HSDS Translation of the battle at Brightness Peak

[Jianren]

meh, can you also translate the part in wudang where zwj had to fight without 9ysg and Qian Kun Da Nuo Yi as a promise to zhao min?

[Meh]

That scene doesn't exist in the book. Zhao Min had 3 totally different requests for Zhang WuJi in Jet Li's movie.

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This next part pretty much concludes important stuffs. I will tack on a bit more later, but fights end here. Hope you enjoyed reading.

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Mie Jue said, “E Mei has already lost today. If you don’t die, we’ll settle this later. Let’s see what’s Wu Dang can do now!” With Kong Dong, Shaolin, Kun Lun, Hua Shan, and E Mei all losing, Wu Dang is the only sect left who can challenge this youngster. Considering his injury, even second-rate fighters should have no problems with him. Any of the five Wu Dang heroes can easily beat him. Yet Wu Dang is famous for their ‘Righteousness’. How can they fight such a wounded person? However, if Wu Dang won’t challenge him, then won’t this whole attack be in vain? Song YuanQiao, Yu LianZhou, Zhang SongXi, Yin LiTing, and Muo ShengGu all looked at each other. No one can think of a good plan. Suddenly, they heard Song QingShu yell, “Dad, martial uncles, let me fight him.” The five Wu Dang heroes realizes his intentions. Song QingShu is one generation lower, so he’s much more appropriate for such a battle.

Yu LianZhou said, “No! It won’t make much of a difference if you go instead of us.” Zhang SongXi said, “Second brother, in my opinion, we should worry about the whole picture.” Muo ShengGu said, “Reputations aren’t really important. But to do such thing to such an injured youngster...” Not knowing what to do, they all looked at Song YuanQiao, deferring to him. Song YuanQiao saw Yin LiTing standing quietly on the side, knows that his fiancé lost her virginity and subsequently her life to Yang Xiao. He said, “If we don’t destroy the Devil sect today, they’ll only cause more suffering in the world. So we have no choice. QingShu, be careful.”

Song QingShu bowed and said, “Yes.” He walked over to Zhang WuJi and yelled, “Young Hero Zeng, if you aren’t a member of the Ming sect, you can leave now. The six major sects are just here to destroy the Ming sect.”

Zhang WuJi said, “Thank you for your kindness. But… I have decided to live and die with the Ming sect!” People from the Ming and Heavenly Eagle sect all began to yell, “Young Hero Zeng. We shall forever remember your incredible kindness today. At this point, you really don’t need to keep fighting us.” Yin TianZheng got up and said, “Mr. Song, let me try out your powerful Wu Dang kung fu.” But just as he got up, he immediately felt numbness in his legs, and had to sit back down again. Song QingShu said, “In that case, I have no choice but to fight you. I’m sorry.” Xiao Zhao quickly shielded in front of Zhang WuJi, and yelled, “Then you have to kill me first.” Zhang WuJi said quietly, “Xiao Zhao, don’t worry. He can’t kill me.” Xiao Zhao said, “But… but you’re injured.” Zhang WuJi said tenderly, “Xiao Zhao, why are you so kind to me?” Xiao Zhao said, “Because… because you’re kind to me.” Zhang WuJi stared at her for a moment and thought, “Even if I die today, at least I have a true friend who’s good to me.” Song QingShu yelled at Xiao Zhao, “Get out of here!” Zhang WuJi said, “Why are you so rude to this little girl?” Song QingShu grabbed Xiao Zhao’s head and pushed her away, then said, “Devilish couple, how disgusting. Get up so we can fight!” Zhang WuJi said, “I heard that your father is a very honorable and righteous man. Yet you are so bullish. You’re not worthy of me fighting standing up.” In reality, he can’t fight standing-up even if he wants to.

Yu LianZhou said, “QingShu. Simply seal his pressure point. Don’t hurt him.” Song QingShu responded, “Yes.” Then he shot out his right hand aiming for Zhang WuJi’s pressure point. Zhang WuJi didn’t move, letting him hit his own ‘Jian Zhen Point’. At the same moment, he gathered his inner power, pushing the fingers back out. It’s almost as if Song QingShu just pointed his fingers at a pond of water, showing no effect. After gathering himself, his right foot flew out, heading towards Zhang WuJi’s chest. This kick utilized much of his energy. Although Yu LianZhou told him not to hurt this youngster, for some reason, he feels much hatred towards this youngster. This really isn’t because he has an ill temper, but rather because of the caring and affectionate look on Zhou ZhiRuo’s face for this youngster. Although she did stab him in the end, one can easily see the tremendous pain on her face while doing so.

After he saw Zhou ZhiRuo, Song QingShu’s eyes rarely moved too far away from her. Although he couldn’t watch her directly all the time, none of her expressions and actions escaped his vision. He thought, “After this stab, whether this youngster lives or dies, he will forever be entrenched in her heart.” If he kills this youngster, Zhou ZhiRuo would certainly hate him. But how can he possibly pass up this only chance of killing him? Only to see Zhang WuJi’s fingers calmly pushing the feet out of the way, causing it to slide harmlessly to the side. Song QingShu immediately regained his footing, and then kicked back with his left foot, once again diverted by Zhang WuJi’s fingers.

After three exchanges, no one expected this kind of result. Song YuanQiao yelled, “QingShu, he has no strength left in his body. He’s using your force against you.”

Song QingShu immediately changed his tactics after hearing his dad’s pointer. His strokes became soft and light, sometimes seemingly lack any sort of power. This is Wu Dang’s ‘Soft Palm’. The idea of redirecting the enemy’s attacks is the basis for Wu Dang kung fu, and the ‘Soft Palm’ is the epitome of this sort of fighting style. However, there is still a limit to its softness, while Zhang WuJi has already mastered all seven levels of Qian Kun Da Nuo Yi. With his left hand holding the wound, Zhang WuJi blocked all attacks with his right hand, moving up and down in different rhythms as if playing a zither. Even after he finished using all thirty-six moves of Soft Palms, Song QingShu still could not touch this youngster.

While in frustration, Song QingShu accidentally saw Zhou ZhiRuo, only to see her face filled with concern, causing him to feel even angrier, because the concern is not for him. After taking a deep breath, Song QingShu’s left aimed towards Zhang WuJi’s right cheek, while his right palm aimed straight for Zhang WuJi’s ‘Que Pan Point’. This move is called ‘Flower Blooms Giving Fruit’. Although the name is pretty, the move is deadly. Two hands move at the same time with blazing speed, yet each hand attacks in a different way, combining two attacks in one. Song QingShu attacked with the force of a tornado and the speed of lightning, prompting the audience to gasp. Only to see his left hand hit his own right cheek, his right hand sealing his own ‘Que Pan Point’, as Zhang WuJi diverted both of his attacks back at him with Qian Kun Da Nuo Yi. Feeling a sharp pain on his Que Pan Point, Song QingShu fell back, struggled on the ground, unable to get back up. Song YuanQiao immediately went up and quickly unsealed his pressure point. S

Suddenly, Zhang WuJi opened his mouth, and big gulps of blood spilled out. Everyone looked at him with concern, thinking, “Although he fought off Song QingShu, he has used up all his remaining energy.” They then looked over at the Wu Dang sect, wondering if they will send someone else or give up. Song YuanQiao said, “Wu Dang has done all it can today. The devil sect must be fated to live on. That’s why a strange youngster appeared today to save them from destruction. How can we still be righteous if we still keep on fighting?” Yu LianZhou said, “Big brother is correct. We’ll go back and seek the advice of our master. When this youngster has recovered from his injuries, Wu Dang will come back and challenge him again.” Zhang SongXi and Muo ShengGu both then added, “Second brother is correct.” Suddenly, Yin LiTing stepped into the arena; his sword pointing at Zhang WuJi, yelling, “Mr. Zeng, I have no ill feelings towards you. So I won’t kill you. But Yang Xiao is my biggest sworn enemy. I must kill him!” Zhang WuJi shook his head, saying, “As long as I’m alive, I won’t let you kill anyone in the Ming sect.” Yin LiTing said, “In that case, I will kill you!”

Zhang WuJi coughed up another gulp of blood. His head half-conscious, his heart serene, and whispered, “Sixth Uncle Yin, then go ahead and kill me!” When Yin LiTing heard the words ‘Sixth Uncle Yin’, he thought, “WuJi always called me by this name when he was young. This youngster…” He looked closely at Zhang WuJi’s face. The more he looked, the more this face look like the child he remembered from nine years ago. So he asked, “You… are you WuJi?”

With no more energy left knowing he’s near death, Zhang WuJi felt no more need to hide his identity, and whispered, “Sixth Uncle Yin, I… I think of you… often.” Tears poured down Yin LiTing’s face. He let go of his sword, rushed forward, and held Zhang WuJi in his arms, yelling, “You’re Wuji, you’re my fifth brother’s son Zhang WuJi.” Song YuanQiao, Yu LianZhou, Zhang SongXi, and Muo ShengGu all immediately went up to Zhang WuJi upon hearing this, their face filled with extreme happiness. At this moment, nothing else in the world mattered to them.

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[Sang]

Thank you for taking time off to write the translation, meh. <IMG SRC="smilies/bow.gif" border="0">

[Mister Khoo]

Thanks for the translation. This battle scene is awesome.

Well, if you have the time, could you also translate the fight in Shaolin and the fight in Wudang ?

[Acidbeastonfire]

Thanks a million Meh. Enjoyed every bit of it. Last part when WuJi revealed his identity was the best. <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

Hope you get back to the XLFD translation soon.

[CrazyT]

Thanks for the translation Meh. It was great!

But I do have a question, exactly how old is everyone right now? Like ZWJ, ZZR, and XZ?

[Meh]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><table border="0" width="80%" bgcolor="#dcdcdc" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tr><td width="100%"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" bgcolor="#DCDCDC"><tr><td width="100%" bgcolor="#eeeeee"><font size="1"> Well, if you have the time, could you also translate the fight in Shaolin and the fight in Wudang ? </font></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE>

I might do the Wu Dang fight later. The Shaolin thing is pretty damn long though.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><table border="0" width="80%" bgcolor="#dcdcdc" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tr><td width="100%"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" bgcolor="#DCDCDC"><tr><td width="100%" bgcolor="#eeeeee"><font size="1">But I do have a question, exactly how old is everyone right now? Like ZWJ, ZZR, and XZ? </font></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE>

If I recall correctly, ZWJ's about 20, ZZR's about 18, while XZ is like 15 or so. The Wu Dang brothers are in their 30s and 40s.

[someguy44]

Thanks a lot Meh for the translations. I thought I might have to wait a couple of years just to read the translation for this part of the book. However, call me greedy, but did you say you'll tackle just a bit more???

I really want to know what happened right after what you just translated. I know there are no more fights (and that's fine with me), but I like to know the next little bit cause it was beginning to sound a bit more exciting (from an emontional point of view). I figure it's probably the same stuff that happens in the 86 HSDS serial, but I rather see it in words than on screen.


I'm only talking about the part up to where the 6 sects retreat. I know this is very brief so it shouldn't be too much of a proble for you right? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Anyway, I can't wait to read you Wu Dang part translation.

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[Dai Hiep]

ur making it difficult for MEH, do u think he has alot of time to do this?? HOPE he does haha pls continue with ur translating its gettin more enteresting.

[Meh]

Well, I wanted to translate this part because the none of the serials did this event justice. The serials pretty much covers the rest of the evens pretty well, IMO. So I don't really feel a need to translate them.

But I probably should stretch this part a bit, since my ending is pretty abrupt.

[Meh]

With this yell, other than the He couple, Zhou ZhiRuo, Yang Xiao and a few others, everyone gasped. No one could believe that this youngster is actually Zhang CuiShan’s son.

Yin LiTing sees that Zhang WuJi had already fainted, so he hurriedly took out a ‘Heavenly Heart Protecting Pill’ and put it in his mouth. After handing Zhang WuJi over to Yu LianZhou, he pulled out his sword, rushed in front of Yang Xiao, and scolded, “Yang Xiao, you wicked bastard, I…I…” His throat became stuck, unable to keep yelling any further. The long sword shot out, aiming directly at Yang Xiao’s heart. Yang Xiao, unable to move, simply closed his eyes and smiled, waiting for his death. Suddenly, a young girl came from the side, blocking in front of Yang Xiao, yelling, “Don’t hurt my daddy!” Ying LiTing stopped. As he looks closely at this person, an “Ah” sound came out. His body turned cold as ice as he saw this girl. Tall and slender, eyes big and bright, she’s actually Ji XiaoFu! After Yin LiTing got engaged to Ji XiaoFu, he never could concentrate on practicing his kung fu, as his thoughts were always filled with images of his fiancé. When he later found out that Yang Xiao kidnapped her, raped her, and killed her, the pain in his heart could not be described in words. Now that she has appeared in front of him once again, he stumbled, and said with shock, “Sister XiaoFu, you… you haven’t…”

That young girl is of course Yang BuHui. She said, “My surname is Yang. Ji XiaoFu is my mom, she’s already dead.” Yin LiTing paused, then figured out what’s going on. He said, “Oh, you’re right. That was stupid of me! You should get out of the way. Today I’m here to seek revenge for you mother.”

Yang BuHui points to Mie Jue, “Fine. Uncle Yin, go kill this old nun then.” Yin LiTing asked, “W…Why?” Yang BuHui said, “Because my mom died under her palm.” Yin LiTing said, “Don’t be ridiculous! What does a child like you know?” Yang BuHui responded in a cold voice, “That day at the Butterfly Valley, old nun wanted my mom to come kill my dad. My mom refused, so the old nun killed her.” At the time of Ji XiaoFu’s death, Yang BuHui is still a little girl. So she obviously didn’t realize exactly what had happened. But as she grew up and recalled those events, she pieced everything together. Yin LiTing turned around and looked at Mie Jue, his face filled with puzzlement, asking, “Is… she... Ms. Ji really…”

Mie Jue responded in a crisp, loud voice, “She’s right. What use is there to let such a despicable student live? She and Yang Xiao loved each other. She would rather disobey me than to go kill him. Sixth Hero Yin, I only lied to save you some face. Humph, what’s the need to remember such a ****?” Yin LiTing’s face turned green, yelling, “I don’t believe you! I don’t believe you!” Mie Jue said, “Why don’t you ask this girl her name?” Yin LiTing turned towards Yang BuHui. Through his teary eyes he could only see Ji XiaoFu, but his ears heard clearly, “ My name is Yang BuHui*. My mom said that she never regretted what had happened.’”

*Bu means ‘No’. Hui means ‘Regret’.

‘Dang’, Yin LiTing dropped his sword, turned around and ran down the mountain. Song YuanQiao and Yu LianZhou yelled, “Sixth brother, sixth brother!” But Yin LiTing did not respond. As he’s running, Yin LiTing suddenly tripped, but he quickly got back up and resumed running.

Everyone only felt sympathy as they watch Yin LiTing, for how could a person of his kung fu skills trip while running? The only reason would be if his mind is in a state of total disorder. At this time, Song YuanQiao, Yu LianZhou, Zhang SongXi, and Muo ShengGu all sat around Zhang WuJi, their palms pushing against four of Zhang WuJi’s major pressure points, trying to heal him with their inner power. Only to feel a great deal of energy in his body, sucking their strength into him at a rapid pace. If they keep this up, their inner powers would be totally gone in four hours. Yet with Zhang WuJi’s life hanging in the balance, they can’t release their palms. Suddenly, Zhang WuJi opened his eyes, and in an instant, Song YuanQiao and others felt their chi moving backwards, returning to them. Song YuanQiao yelled, “Don’t! You need to rest.” The four brothers immediately released their palms, only to feel Zhang WuJi’s Jiu Yang chi rushing into their body, strengthening their inner powers. The four brothers couldn’t believe that even with his injury, Zhang WuJi can summon such great deal of inner power. Zhang WuJi said, “Eldest Uncle Song, Second Uncle Yu, Fourth Uncle Zhang, Seventh Uncle Muo, sorry about that. How is Martial Grandfather’s health?” Yu LianZhou said, “Master is doing well. WuJi, you… you’re so big…” Despite having thousands of words in his mind, no more words would come out. Only tears of joy flowed down their cheeks.

Delighted that that the youngster is his grandson, Yin TianZheng started to laugh out loud. But he could still could not muster the strength to get up.

Mie Jue waved her hands, as the E Mei disciples all followed her down the mountain. Zhou ZhiRuo followed her martial sisters slowly with her head down. After a few steps, she could not help but look back. Her gaze met that of Zhang WuJi’s, who was watching her leave. Zhou ZhiRuo’s face immediately turned red, her eyes seemingly saying, “I’m really sorry to have stabbed you so severely. Please take care of yourself.” Zhang WuJi seemingly realized her thoughts, and simply nodded. Zhou ZhiRuo’s face brightened up considerably, and with a big smile, left quickly with the rest of the E Mei sect.

Hua Shan and Kong Dong, taking their wounded, also followed down the mountain. He TaiChong came up to Zhang WuJi and said, “Little friend, congratulations on meeting your relatives…” Before he could continue, Zhang WuJi took out two common painkiller pills and said, “Here is the antidote.” He TaiChong took the pills, wondering if it really can cure his poison. Zhang WuJi added, “If I say it’s the antidote, then it really is the antidote.” Despite his low voice, everyone can see how serious he is. Besides, even if he’s lying, He TaiChong knows that he cannot force Zhang WuJi to do anything with the Wu Dang brothers around. He could only respond, “Thank you!” and swallowed the pill with Ban ShuXian. The Kun Lun sect then went down the mountain.

Yu LianZhou said, “WuJi, you cannot go down the mountain right now due to your injury, and we can’t stay here either. But when you have time, please come to Wu Dang, if only so master can take a look at you.” Zhang WuJi nodded with teary eyes. Although they have many questions, the Wu Dang brother did not ask any, for they do not want to further burden Zhang WuJi in his current state. Suddenly, they heard a Shaolin monk yelling, “Where’s brother Yuan Zhen’s body?” Muo ShengGu looked over at Shaolin’s pile of bodies, and indeed could not see his body among the dead.

Yuan Yin yelled at the Ming sect, “Give us back brother Yuan Zhen’s body!” Zhou Dian said with a smile, “Haha! Are you kidding me? If we don’t even care to keep your live bodies, what the hell would we do with a dead one?” Shaolin realizes that he’s right, and began searching around. But the body never showed up. They figured that some other sect must have taken it by mistake, and also began to head down the mountain. As Wu Dang sect started to leave, Zhang WuJi kowtowed to send them off. Song YuanQiao said, “WuJi, you are now the savior of the Ming sect. I hope you can guide them down the road of righteousness from now on.” Zhang SongXi said, “Be careful. Make sure you guard against the sinister people.” Zhang WuJi answered, “Yes.”

When the six major sects all left, Yin TianZheng and Yang Xiao looked at each other, then said together, “Members of the Ming sect and the Heavenly Eagle sect express thanks to Hero Zhang for saving our lives!” In an instant, everyone got on their knees and kowtowed on the ground. Zhang WuJi doesn’t know what to do, seeing his elders and even his grandfather and uncle among the people bowing. He tried to return the bow, but reopened his wound while trying to do so, and fainted. Xiao Zhao quickly held him back up. Two uninjured Ming sect members came by with a stretcher, putting Zhang WuJi on it. Yang Xiao said, “Take him to my room and let him rest there.”

Xiao Zhao followed Zhang WuJi as he’s being taken away. As she walked by Yang BuHui, she heard Yang BuHui say coldly, “Xiao Zhao, you really are a great actress. I knew you were strange, but I never thought that an ugly girl like you is actually a great beauty.” Xiao Zhao did not respond, only kept on walking. For the next few days, everyone on the Brightness Peak only focused on healing their wounds. After the last life-and-death battle, they all regretted the past years of inner turmoil. No one brought up any past differences, as everyone rested peacefully on Brightness Peak, healing their injuries.

End of this Translation

The rest of chapter 22 is fairly boring. So I don't feel like going any further.

[someguy44]

Thanks Meh!!!

Now, I can die in peace. hehe. just kidding.

Anyway, that was great and I guess I'll have to live on another day just so that I can read your Wu Dang translations.

[Acidbeastonfire]

Meh,

That was fantastic!!! Thanks so much for doing this translation.

[Meh]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><table border="0" width="80%" bgcolor="#dcdcdc" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tr><td width="100%"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" bgcolor="#DCDCDC"><tr><td width="100%" bgcolor="#eeeeee"><font size="1">Originally posted by someguy44:
<STRONG>Thanks Meh!!!

Now, I can die in peace. hehe. just kidding.

Anyway, that was great and I guess I'll have to live on another day just so that I can read your Wu Dang translations.</STRONG></font></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well, if it means that much to you, you can always repay me by giving me your credit card number. <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

I won't be doing any translations for quite a while, though. Things are going to be busy for me at school, and I have obtained a free copy of Book and the Sword. Although so far it's been disappointing(maybe I'm just too spoiled by LOCH03). So I might just stop in the middle. I can't believe they actually made Chen JiaLuo realize that Li YuanZhi was a girl!! I mean, the ONLY good excuse he had for ditching Huo QingTong for smelly princess was because he thought she has a boyfriend already.

And I thought I can't possibly despise Chen JiaLuo any more than I already do...

[Guo Xiang]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><table border="0" width="80%" bgcolor="#dcdcdc" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tr><td width="100%"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" bgcolor="#DCDCDC"><tr><td width="100%" bgcolor="#eeeeee"><font size="1">Originally posted by Meh:
<STRONG>

Well, if it means that much to you, you can always repay me by giving me your credit card number. <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

I won't be doing any translations for quite a while, though. Things are going to be busy for me at school, and I have obtained a free copy of Book and the Sword. Although so far it's been disappointing(maybe I'm just too spoiled by LOCH03). So I might just stop in the middle. I can't believe they actually made Chen JiaLuo realize that Li YuanZhi was a girl!! I mean, the ONLY good excuse he had for ditching Huo QingTong for smelly princess was because he thought she has a boyfriend already.

And I thought I can't possibly despise Chen JiaLuo any more than I already do...</STRONG></font></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE>
That's a lame excuse... why didn't he give Smelly Princess up to Qianlong willingly then? &gt;&lt;

[TristeCoeur]

Smelly Princess ? <IMG SRC="smilies/rofl.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

[Guo Xiang]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><table border="0" width="80%" bgcolor="#dcdcdc" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tr><td width="100%"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" bgcolor="#DCDCDC"><tr><td width="100%" bgcolor="#eeeeee"><font size="1">Originally posted by TristeCoeur:
<STRONG>Smelly Princess ? <IMG SRC="smilies/rofl.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"></STRONG></font></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE>
Meant only for the anti-Princess Fragrance people. <IMG SRC="smilies/laugh2.gif" border="0">

[Noodles]

Princess Fragrance must have had some STRONG pheromones <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

[Meh]

Geez. Not many Princess Fragrance fans? Can't say I'm surprised. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Honestly, I don't know what to think of this series. I mean, should I applaud Zhao Wen Zhuo for making me hate Chen JiaLuo just as much as the book??? Also, images of someone sharpening a knife always enters my mind when I read about Yu YuTong. Guess what? Images of someone sharpening a knife entered my mind when I watched the antics of Yu YuTong in this series! This series examplified all that was annoying about the book. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

There are good things, of course, Esther Kwan's Huo QingTong is EXCELLENT! Even better than the book, in my opinion. I've never seen her before, but I really like this actress. Perfect example of acting talent beaing out looks any day of the week(unless you're ugly and trying to play the smelly princess.). Sun Li's Li YuanZhi is also pretty cool, even if they did mess up her character a little. However, I haven't gotten to the point where she starts making all those sacrifices for Yu YuTong yet. I'm already feeling bad for her. As they say, a beautiful flower stuck on cow poop. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

*Goes back to sharpening that knife.*

[Guo Xiang]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><table border="0" width="80%" bgcolor="#dcdcdc" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tr><td width="100%"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" bgcolor="#DCDCDC"><tr><td width="100%" bgcolor="#eeeeee"><font size="1">Originally posted by Meh:
<STRONG>Geez. Not many Princess Fragrance fans? Can't say I'm surprised. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Honestly, I don't know what to think of this series. I mean, should I applaud Zhao Wen Zhuo for making me hate Chen JiaLuo just as much as the book??? Also, images of someone sharpening a knife always enters my mind when I read about Yu YuTong. Guess what? Images of someone sharpening a knife entered my mind when I watched the antics of Yu YuTong in this series! This series examplified all that was annoying about the book. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

There are good things, of course, Esther Kwan's Huo QingTong is EXCELLENT! Even better than the book, in my opinion. I've never seen her before, but I really like this actress. Perfect example of acting talent beaing out looks any day of the week(unless you're ugly and trying to play the smelly princess.). Sun Li's Li YuanZhi is also pretty cool, even if they did mess up her character a little. However, I haven't gotten to the point where she starts making all those sacrifices for Yu YuTong yet. I'm already feeling bad for her. As they say, a beautiful flower stuck on cow poop. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

*Goes back to sharpening that knife.*</STRONG></font></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yu Yutong is fine to me, even though his cold attitude to Yuanzhi is really mean!!! And yes, Esther is great as Huo Qingtong. Even though at first I didn't think she's suitable she really changed my view!!! Chen Jialuo is just another lusty creature... Falling in love with Smelly Princess after seeing some of her uncovered body parts while she's bathing!!! &gt;&lt;