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[Secret of the Three Kingdoms]
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[Episode 18]
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Your Majesty! Princess Consort Tang
sent me to report to you
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that Court Adviser Zhao killed himself.
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He rammed his body
into Man Chong's sword.
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Was Guo Jia there as well?
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Yes.
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We understand. You are dismissed.
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I still failed to save him.
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From the moment
he returned to the capital
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he chose death.
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No one could have saved him.
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So many loyal subjects have died.
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Don't you feel anything for them at all?
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Your Majesty,
do you think that my hands...
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are stained with blood?
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In the past, these were
the hands of a young girl.
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I used them to play the zither
and pick flowers.
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I fed fish and birds with them.
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I used them to help my mother
with needlework.
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I also helped my father hand out
porridge and pastries with them.
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Until...
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Until the late emperor held them.
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Since then...
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I could no longer see an ordinary world.
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These hands...
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They can only wield the sword
for the imperial family now.
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I'm sorry.
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I was wrong.
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I shouldn't have said those words.
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No.
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Your Majesty isn't at fault.
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It's the turbulent times that
can't tolerate Your Majesty's compassion.
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Eunuch Zhang and Court Adviser Zhao...
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They were both loyal subjects.
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They would sacrifice their lives
under the late emperor's orders.
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However, this time...
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the sacrifice they made for
Your Majesty is different.
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Join me in changing the turbulent times.
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Stop sacrificing the innocent.
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How?
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Are we to tell Cao Cao?
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Are we to tell everyone?
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Not everyone is like Zhao Yan.
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Not everyone will believe in you!
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If we wish to defeat Cao Cao,
we have to wage a war!
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If there's a war,
blood is bound to spill!
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Lives will be sacrificed!
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Your Majesty!
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Sima Yi... is right.
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Empress, your tears made me realize...
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deep down, you're just like me.
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Empress, I ask that
you trust and assist me.
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We'll pacify the
turbulent times together.
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And then...
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I'd like to hear tunes of the zither
played by these hands.
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General Dong, how have you been?
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Libationer Guo, this way, please.
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Is this all that the
commandant's office can do?
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They even had to ask Guo Jia
to interrogate me personally.
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Why would I need to use
instruments of torture?
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I've only come here today to
catch up on old times with a friend
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and ask a few questions.
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General Dong.
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My men...
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You already had them all
captured and killed.
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My daughter also died at your hands.
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As an official of the imperial family,
I have nothing to say to you!
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What a pity.
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You've always kept the
imperial family on your mind.
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However, you didn't even know
that you'd just be their abandoned pawn.
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Zhao Yan is dead.
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Haven't you killed enough loyal subjects?
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Before Zhao Yan died,
he was investigating a matter.
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It was a bizarre matter.
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I believe that General Dong
must be well aware of this matter.
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This matter is...
the truth behind the palace fire.
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What truth?
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I don't know.
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Zhao Yan knew of the truth.
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He knew of the truth before he died.
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He also knew that the truth
was related to His Majesty.
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That was why he trespassed into
His Majesty's private quarters.
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Unfortunately,
when he walked out of there
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his tongue was sliced off.
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Since General won't have the drink...
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the deceased can enjoy it.
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Zhao Yan, Zhang Yu, and Sun Yi...
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And your daughter.
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Anyone who came close to
finding out the truth is dead.
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Don't you find that strange,
General Dong?
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What do you mean by that?
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Yang Xiu betrayed you but His Majesty
still holds him in high regard.
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Who were you sacrificed for?
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The night has yet to come to an end.
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General Dong, why don't you
give it some thought?
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You should know what
Minister Steward Kong's temper is like.
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After his student left my quarters,
he died by the sword of Lord Man.
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I couldn't pacify him when he came
in such grief and indignation
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to impeach you both.
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I'm also very curious.
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Why was Court Adviser Zhao's tongue
sliced off when he left your quarters?
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I'm also quite curious.
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Why would Libationer Guo lead the guards
of the commandant's office
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to wait outside
the Ministry of Works late at night?
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I'm at fault this time.
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I'm happy to admit defeat.
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If Young Master Yang wishes
to lead the palace guards again
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why doesn't Your Majesty summon him back?
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Libationer Guo, you'd let
Young Master Yang lead the palace guards?
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The palace guards are yours,
Your Majesty.
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Your Majesty can decide for yourself.
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But now, Dong Cheng confessed that
he only rose in rebellion
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because Young Master Yang deceived you.
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Next time,
before Your Majesty recruits anyone
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it's best to verify and confirm first.
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As for how Dong Cheng confessed,
it depends on the commandant's office.
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If Your Majesty is concerned that
Dong Cheng was tortured into confessing
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you can see for yourself.
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Libationer Guo would
allow me to visit him?
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Your Majesty keeps making me
feel uneasy today.
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Who am I to hold Your Majesty back
from wherever you wish to go?
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If you wish to visit Dong Cheng
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how about summoning
Young Master Yang over right away
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and arranging transportation?
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Sinned subject greets Your Majesty!
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General Dong, do rise.
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General Dong.
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You've suffered for my sake.
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I'm incompetent.
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Your Majesty trusted me
but I let you down!
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I deserve to die!
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General Dong.
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This isn't your fault.
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Get up quickly.
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Guo Jia has my every action
and word under surveillance.
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Your Majesty shouldn't have come here.
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You rose in rebellion under my decree
but unfortunately failed.
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Since you were imprisoned,
I've been worried about you.
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How could I leave you in distress?
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My deteriorating body isn't worthy
of Your Majesty's grace.
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Rest assured, Your Majesty.
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Even if my life is at risk,
I'll never give Cao Cao any chances.
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Your life won't be at risk.
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I've come here today to
tell you that I'll rescue you.
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Man Chong.
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It's about that time.
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Go and escort His Majesty out of there.
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The prison of the commandant's office
is indeed as impressive as said.
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I thought that finding out
about any matter in the world
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was but a piece of cake
for Libationer Guo.
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You didn't have to stoop
to such unpleasant tactics.
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I'm just too lazy.
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I like to assign some tasks to
people who don't pay attention.
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No wonder you overlooked
something so important.
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What a pity.
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Young Master Yang is referring
to your reinstatement?
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You won't notice day and night in here.
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Why would Libationer Guo even
bother pretending to be kind?
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Since returning to the capital
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you've disassembled
His Majesty's confidants
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as if pulling out a rotten stump.
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You've separated me from His Majesty.
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Zhao Yan's death
has set you back on your heels.
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It's just like making one single mistake
at the end of a winning game
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and losing everything.
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I find that quite a pity as well.
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Young Master Yang is certain
that the game has come to an end
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because you heard that
I'm heading back to Guandu?
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I'm such a nuisance to Young Master Yang.
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It saddens me to know that.
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No, no.
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Libationer Guo's efforts
went down in vain.
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When you return in victory,
we can bet on another round
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with the world as the chessboard
and stars as the pawns.
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I'll take my leave.
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It's unlike Libationer Guo to
fly into a rage out of humiliation.
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Young Master Yang is so
anxious to end this round.
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I won't hold you up much longer.
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Your Majesty, please come in.
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Libationer Guo, what is this about?
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I'm sorry for asking Your Majesty
to come to such a filthy place.
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We might as well get
everything done here.
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Bring him in!
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Young Master...
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This is a setup.
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Is it?
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Deng Zhan was captured by
Yuan Shao in Wen County.
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Young Master, didn't you send him
to contact them for you?
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Young Master Yang,
how resourceful you are.
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It's just that you overlooked
something very important.
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It's just like making one single mistake
at the end of a winning game
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and losing everything.
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I also find it such a pity.
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Young Master...
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I've let you down.
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This is a setup!
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I won't admit to anything.
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Libationer Guo.
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If you're really going to try this case
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don't interrogate them in such a place.
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How about a joint trial
with the Ministry of Justice
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the Censorate,
and the Judicial Court of Review.
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Why would we make a fuss
over such a small case?
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It will also make
Young Master Yang look bad.
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Your Majesty, this way, please.
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We'll leave Young Master Yang
to catch up with his acquaintance.
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Libationer Guo.
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Are you going to punish Young Master Yang
for colluding with Yuan Shao?
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He's been appointed by Your Majesty.
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I won't dare to punish him.
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However, this is a very serious matter.
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We'll have to at least keep him here
for an investigation.
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He is Grand Commandant Yang's only son.
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Libationer Guo, please act in prudence.
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Rest assured, Your Majesty.
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Take care, Your Majesty.
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Yang Xiu should behave this time.
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We can't let our guard down yet.
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I'm very sorry.
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I haven't been able to find any evidence
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to prove that Yang Xiu
colluded with Yuan Shao.
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Libationer Guo,
how did you capture that spy?
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Deng Zhan was taken away
by Yuan Shao's army.
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It was good since he could
then stay among them.
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I had him investigate for me.
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Deng Zhan is acting as a spy?
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Will Yuan Shao's men trust him?
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It's like playing cat and mouse.
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I'll let him leak
some trivial information.
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It's just a small trick.
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Libationer Guo is indeed
resourceful and astute.
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I'll be sure to make Yang Xiu
reveal all of the details.
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Now that there's a witness
acting as solid evidence
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even His Majesty won't be
able to save him.
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No, don't torture him.
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There's no need to
interrogate him either.
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It's useless to torture someone like him.
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We might as well just keep him
locked up like this.
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We'll make them hesitant
in taking the next steps.
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But...
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we'll have to use both carrot and stick
on His Majesty.
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If you back His Majesty into a corner,
what can you gain from it?
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But His Majesty is acting without
even the slightest scruple.
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He promised Dong Cheng to save him.
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His Majesty is going to save Dong Cheng?
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I overheard him.
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Your life won't be at risk.
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I've come here today to
tell you that I'll rescue you.
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That can't be right.
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I thought that
His Majesty betrayed Dong Cheng.
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But His Majesty actually wants
to save Dong Cheng?
254
00:19:25,156 --> 00:19:28,653
If he truly means it,
he's a bit too naive.
255
00:19:28,653 --> 00:19:30,641
If he's just pretending
256
00:19:30,641 --> 00:19:34,903
hasn't he improved too much
in his acting?
257
00:19:42,737 --> 00:19:44,217
It's Yang Xiu's turn.
258
00:19:44,217 --> 00:19:46,545
Guo Jia is too frightening.
259
00:19:46,545 --> 00:19:49,338
I'm really concerned about
Young Master Yang's safety
260
00:19:49,338 --> 00:19:51,338
in a place like the commandant's office.
261
00:19:51,338 --> 00:19:54,048
Our plans are already
kept as confidential as they can be.
262
00:19:54,048 --> 00:19:55,621
However, when placed before Guo Jia
263
00:19:55,621 --> 00:19:58,576
it's no more than a spider web
that's full of loopholes.
264
00:20:17,330 --> 00:20:18,990
Empress, you're...
265
00:20:22,250 --> 00:20:24,017
I haven't practiced in a long time.
266
00:20:24,017 --> 00:20:26,760
My techniques are still a bit rusty.
267
00:20:26,760 --> 00:20:29,317
Would you like to hear me play?
268
00:20:48,679 --> 00:20:51,174
Yang Xiu is arrogant
and conceited by nature.
269
00:20:51,174 --> 00:20:53,367
He won't admit to anything.
270
00:20:53,367 --> 00:20:56,329
Guo Jia is sure of it
more than anyone else.
271
00:20:56,329 --> 00:20:59,709
It's just an deliberate act of warning.
272
00:20:59,709 --> 00:21:02,122
Your Majesty mustn't panic.
273
00:21:02,122 --> 00:21:03,855
Otherwise, you'll walk into his trap.
274
00:21:05,328 --> 00:21:08,351
The Yang family served as one of
the Three Excellencies over four reigns.
275
00:21:08,351 --> 00:21:09,828
They know how to protect themselves.
276
00:21:09,828 --> 00:21:13,892
If we don't take any action,
Yang Xiu will mean...
277
00:21:16,534 --> 00:21:17,923
nothing to Guo Jia.
278
00:21:41,946 --> 00:21:43,826
I am still out of practice.
279
00:21:43,826 --> 00:21:47,303
I'll be sure to practice diligently
from now on.
280
00:21:50,329 --> 00:21:51,648
Thank you, Empress.
281
00:21:51,648 --> 00:21:53,976
I know what I should do.
282
00:21:57,065 --> 00:21:59,025
It's almost time for my lectures.
283
00:21:59,025 --> 00:22:01,226
Prefect Xun should be here soon.
284
00:22:02,722 --> 00:22:05,522
If the king can have his people
enjoy the same pleasure as he does
285
00:22:05,522 --> 00:22:06,522
that is true kingship.
286
00:22:08,816 --> 00:22:11,503
We should end the lecture here.
287
00:22:11,503 --> 00:22:13,692
Your Majesty is clever.
288
00:22:13,692 --> 00:22:15,557
It's a blessing to our nation.
289
00:22:16,740 --> 00:22:18,273
Thank you, Prefect Xun.
290
00:22:19,656 --> 00:22:23,351
If there's no other matter,
I'll take my leave now.
291
00:22:23,351 --> 00:22:25,807
Your Majesty, please take care.
292
00:22:32,756 --> 00:22:34,243
Prefect Xun, just a moment.
293
00:22:36,756 --> 00:22:40,038
I have a question that's
unrelated to our studies.
294
00:22:42,762 --> 00:22:46,403
Minister Cao and Yuan Shao
will soon face each other in war.
295
00:22:46,403 --> 00:22:50,063
Who do you think has the upper hand?
296
00:22:50,063 --> 00:22:56,163
Libationer Guo once told Duke Cao
that he had 10 victories over Yuan Shao.
297
00:22:56,163 --> 00:22:58,442
Yuan Shao is defeated by 10 weaknesses.
298
00:22:58,442 --> 00:23:02,200
It should be... Duke Cao
who has the upper hand.
299
00:23:04,496 --> 00:23:07,507
Prefect Xun, please be honest with me.
300
00:23:07,507 --> 00:23:10,527
If we are to compare the figures
301
00:23:12,019 --> 00:23:15,352
isn't Minister Cao
at a slight disadvantage?
302
00:23:19,064 --> 00:23:21,365
In terms of armed forces
303
00:23:21,365 --> 00:23:23,564
Yuan Shao claims to have
100,000 soldiers.
304
00:23:23,564 --> 00:23:24,842
Duke Cao is outnumbered.
305
00:23:24,842 --> 00:23:28,388
However, Duke Cao has a just cause
and the favor of our people.
306
00:23:28,388 --> 00:23:31,525
That's what Yuan Shao can't surpass.
307
00:23:34,164 --> 00:23:39,244
I've heard that Yuan Shao is gathering
large numbers of scholars in Ye City
308
00:23:39,244 --> 00:23:40,924
to win over the people.
309
00:23:40,924 --> 00:23:44,727
Prefect Xun, what's your opinion on that?
310
00:23:44,727 --> 00:23:47,827
Yuan Shao tried to win over the gentry
311
00:23:47,827 --> 00:23:51,327
but he still can't surpass Duke Cao's
just cause in suppressing rebels.
312
00:23:53,952 --> 00:23:58,851
If I choose to lead the army personally
to consolidate Duke Cao's justified cause
313
00:23:58,851 --> 00:24:01,076
how does that sound?
314
00:24:01,076 --> 00:24:02,316
Your Majesty, you mustn't!
315
00:24:02,316 --> 00:24:05,096
"Sons of wealthy families
don't sit under the eaves."
316
00:24:05,096 --> 00:24:07,542
It's dangerous on the battlefield.
317
00:24:07,542 --> 00:24:09,375
It's not where the emperor should be!
318
00:24:14,105 --> 00:24:17,196
It's just as I had thought.
319
00:24:18,756 --> 00:24:23,563
I'm just an emperor who is
only fit to sit in the palace.
320
00:24:23,563 --> 00:24:25,288
The battlefield...
321
00:24:25,288 --> 00:24:28,630
It still belongs to the two generals.
322
00:24:28,630 --> 00:24:30,583
The capital of Xu...
323
00:24:30,583 --> 00:24:34,450
It still belongs to
Prefect Xun and Lord Man.
324
00:24:37,259 --> 00:24:41,472
I'll just remain restricted to
my designated area.
325
00:24:44,104 --> 00:24:45,998
Have I been too domineering?
326
00:24:51,105 --> 00:24:52,277
I...
327
00:24:55,278 --> 00:24:56,672
Have I...
328
00:24:58,525 --> 00:25:00,101
Am I too domineering?
329
00:25:04,768 --> 00:25:05,883
Your Majesty...
330
00:25:07,238 --> 00:25:10,553
Do you think...
331
00:25:10,553 --> 00:25:14,253
I am... too domineering?
332
00:25:17,366 --> 00:25:23,788
"They abused me for wearing orchids,
and cursed me for plucking orchids."
333
00:25:30,205 --> 00:25:37,208
I have behaved inappropriately.
334
00:26:07,654 --> 00:26:15,239
Please let Duke Cao know that
I meant every word I just said.
335
00:26:19,088 --> 00:26:22,846
Yes, Your Majesty.
336
00:26:43,549 --> 00:26:48,018
"They abused me for wearing orchids,
and cursed me for plucking orchids."
337
00:26:51,780 --> 00:26:53,663
Empress, did you overhear?
338
00:26:53,663 --> 00:26:59,892
I just told Xun Yu that although
Qu Yuan was upright and loyal
339
00:26:59,892 --> 00:27:03,676
he was slandered by treacherous men.
340
00:27:04,738 --> 00:27:07,320
"It was what I have longed for."
341
00:27:07,320 --> 00:27:11,083
"I’ll not regret even if
I die several times."
342
00:27:11,083 --> 00:27:16,605
What Your Majesty meant was
the latter half of the poem?
343
00:27:19,853 --> 00:27:22,837
I really can't keep anything
from my empress.
344
00:27:24,123 --> 00:27:26,994
You won't regret dying for your ambition.
345
00:27:26,994 --> 00:27:29,200
However...
346
00:27:29,200 --> 00:27:31,767
Your Majesty tries to persuade
Cao Cao's confidant
347
00:27:31,767 --> 00:27:33,767
with Qu Yuan's "Sorrow of Parting."
348
00:27:33,767 --> 00:27:35,832
Isn't that a bit too naive?
349
00:27:35,832 --> 00:27:39,787
I believe that someone who proposes
holding the emperor in power
350
00:27:39,787 --> 00:27:41,472
to control the rebellious subjects
351
00:27:41,472 --> 00:27:44,516
couldn't possibly disregard
the imperial family completely.
352
00:27:45,602 --> 00:27:47,580
Having spent these days with him
353
00:27:47,580 --> 00:27:51,541
I think that his conduct is noble
and unsullied like the moon.
354
00:27:53,644 --> 00:27:57,597
He couldn't possibly remain
unaffected by what I just said.
355
00:28:24,858 --> 00:28:27,906
"It is what I longed for."
356
00:28:29,780 --> 00:28:36,310
"I’ll not regret even if
I die several times."
357
00:28:41,603 --> 00:28:44,128
Master, you don't look well.
358
00:28:44,128 --> 00:28:45,839
Why don't you head back to the manor?
359
00:28:45,839 --> 00:28:47,537
I'm fine.
360
00:28:47,537 --> 00:28:49,472
We'll head over to
the Imperial Secretariat.
361
00:29:33,969 --> 00:29:35,470
I left you alone all night.
362
00:29:35,470 --> 00:29:37,750
Are you angry at me?
363
00:29:39,020 --> 00:29:42,469
Yesterday and today,
Libationer Guo killed without hesitance.
364
00:29:42,469 --> 00:29:43,740
How very impressive.
365
00:29:43,740 --> 00:29:46,753
Why would you need any affection?
366
00:29:49,029 --> 00:29:53,413
Don't you pity me for running around
all night cold and starving?
367
00:29:57,618 --> 00:29:59,518
The beauty is still
the most thoughtful one.
368
00:29:59,518 --> 00:30:01,296
You even prepared breakfast.
369
00:30:01,296 --> 00:30:03,553
Come, we'll have it together.
370
00:30:11,222 --> 00:30:12,295
Report!
371
00:30:12,295 --> 00:30:13,670
Libationer Guo, it's urgent!
372
00:30:13,670 --> 00:30:15,325
- Leave it.
- Yes.
373
00:30:15,325 --> 00:30:16,701
I'll do it.
374
00:30:16,701 --> 00:30:18,708
See to that serious matter first.
375
00:30:19,759 --> 00:30:21,891
You're the only serious matter.
376
00:30:38,008 --> 00:30:39,277
What urgent report is this?
377
00:30:39,277 --> 00:30:41,404
It actually took the smile
off Guo Jia's face.
378
00:30:41,404 --> 00:30:43,070
That's never happened before.
379
00:30:45,153 --> 00:30:50,962
It's because a flying dragon in the sky
can bring forth rain and storm.
380
00:30:50,962 --> 00:30:55,355
That frail and young emperor
is finally making a move?
381
00:30:59,377 --> 00:31:00,948
His Majesty is leading the army to war.
382
00:31:00,948 --> 00:31:03,627
I think he's just bored in the capital
383
00:31:03,627 --> 00:31:05,489
so he wants to stay in Ye City.
384
00:31:05,489 --> 00:31:07,673
His Majesty is very clever.
385
00:31:07,673 --> 00:31:13,660
I believe that he made this suggestion
for a certain purpose.
386
00:31:13,660 --> 00:31:14,913
Who cares?
387
00:31:14,913 --> 00:31:17,278
Since His Majesty is so eager about it
388
00:31:17,278 --> 00:31:20,343
we might as well take this chance
to use him as our human shield.
389
00:31:20,343 --> 00:31:25,875
If Yuan Shao dares to fire his arrows,
he proves himself to be a rebel.
390
00:31:25,875 --> 00:31:27,349
Isn't that great?
391
00:31:27,349 --> 00:31:29,941
General, you're not to say
such treacherous words again!
392
00:31:29,941 --> 00:31:31,363
Judging by Prefect Xun's indication
393
00:31:31,363 --> 00:31:35,377
are we to send His Majesty
over to Yuan Shao?
394
00:31:38,789 --> 00:31:41,366
Duke Wen He, what is your opinion?
395
00:31:41,366 --> 00:31:43,500
Please do speak your mind.
396
00:31:43,500 --> 00:31:46,519
How can there be trust
if there is no doubt?
397
00:31:46,519 --> 00:31:53,787
When naughty children misbehave,
they always try to act obedient
398
00:31:53,787 --> 00:31:55,732
to avoid being punished.
399
00:31:55,732 --> 00:32:00,080
You mean that His Majesty
made a huge fuss in the capital
400
00:32:00,080 --> 00:32:02,961
and now that Yang Xiu
was arrested, he's frightened?
401
00:32:02,961 --> 00:32:05,174
He doesn't really want to go to Guandu.
402
00:32:05,174 --> 00:32:07,452
It's just gesture politics.
403
00:32:07,452 --> 00:32:11,166
He intends to win Duke Cao's trust
with this method.
404
00:32:11,166 --> 00:32:12,944
His Majesty...
405
00:32:12,944 --> 00:32:17,012
How could he be some
young and naughty child?
406
00:32:17,012 --> 00:32:20,064
Prefect Xun, why do you keep
speaking up for His Majesty today?
407
00:32:20,064 --> 00:32:26,577
You mustn't forget that he's been trying
to go against Duke Cao in every way.
408
00:32:26,577 --> 00:32:28,784
The emperor's tutor is in a tight spot!
409
00:32:28,784 --> 00:32:33,122
Prefect Xun has exerted all his strength
and wisdom into assisting His Majesty.
410
00:32:33,122 --> 00:32:35,849
Isn't that too exhausting?
411
00:32:38,134 --> 00:32:39,289
Libationer Guo.
412
00:32:39,289 --> 00:32:42,865
What do you think about
Mister Jia's opinion?
413
00:32:42,865 --> 00:32:46,142
Jia Wen He is old and cunning.
414
00:32:46,142 --> 00:32:51,314
This time, he's also fallen for
His Majesty's tricks.
415
00:32:51,314 --> 00:32:53,991
Feng Xiao, what's your opinion?
416
00:32:56,357 --> 00:32:59,224
The emperor's slightest move
could affect everything.
417
00:32:59,224 --> 00:33:01,220
His Majesty wishes to lead
the army to war.
418
00:33:01,220 --> 00:33:05,067
We're not the most anxious ones.
419
00:33:09,971 --> 00:33:11,162
Yuan Shao?
420
00:33:17,468 --> 00:33:19,249
I'll give you a ride.
421
00:33:19,249 --> 00:33:22,673
Was that what you really think?
422
00:33:23,842 --> 00:33:25,048
What do you think?
423
00:33:29,650 --> 00:33:32,094
I knew it, you cunning old fox.
424
00:33:32,094 --> 00:33:35,516
You deliberately kept
some words to yourself.
425
00:33:35,516 --> 00:33:37,652
Can you say it now?
426
00:33:39,074 --> 00:33:43,079
It can't be good to be
Guo Feng Xiao's target.
427
00:33:43,079 --> 00:33:46,336
I also know that you find it strange.
428
00:33:46,336 --> 00:33:50,419
You already assumed that
Yang Xiu betrayed Dong Cheng
429
00:33:50,419 --> 00:33:53,358
upon the emperor's orders.
430
00:33:53,358 --> 00:33:57,201
You also assumed that the emperor
has long been in contact
431
00:33:57,201 --> 00:33:59,450
with Yuan Shao through Yang Xiu.
432
00:33:59,450 --> 00:34:02,179
Even if Yang Xiu is arrested
433
00:34:02,179 --> 00:34:04,903
their contact is unlikely to break off.
434
00:34:04,903 --> 00:34:06,770
However, if it is so
435
00:34:06,770 --> 00:34:11,764
why would His Majesty try to
provoke Yuan Shao by leading the army?
436
00:34:15,360 --> 00:34:19,806
How is His Majesty a misbehaved child?
437
00:34:21,543 --> 00:34:25,659
How rare it is to see you
racking your brains.
438
00:34:25,659 --> 00:34:30,000
Indeed, if one lives long enough,
one gets to witness many things in life.
439
00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:32,190
I'm really comforted.
440
00:34:37,661 --> 00:34:39,753
Libationer Guo,
it's an urgent report from Guandu!
441
00:34:39,753 --> 00:34:42,153
The Minister of Works asks that
you make plans immediately.
442
00:34:54,637 --> 00:34:55,784
I heard you.
443
00:34:55,784 --> 00:34:58,965
Reply to Duke Cao to have him
await good news from me.
444
00:34:58,965 --> 00:35:00,063
Yes!
445
00:35:03,445 --> 00:35:06,373
You're busy with both Guandu
and the capital.
446
00:35:06,373 --> 00:35:10,864
It surely isn't easy to get wages
from Duke Cao.
447
00:35:10,864 --> 00:35:14,990
I thought that I could
have a few days off.
448
00:35:14,990 --> 00:35:16,596
That doesn't seem possible.
449
00:35:16,596 --> 00:35:19,610
I can only brace myself
and get back to work.
450
00:36:03,885 --> 00:36:06,320
Where is Your Majesty going?
451
00:36:06,320 --> 00:36:08,485
I'm going to
the Imperial Household Department.
452
00:36:08,485 --> 00:36:11,704
Why are you going to
the Imperial Household Department?
453
00:36:11,704 --> 00:36:13,007
I'm the emperor.
454
00:36:13,007 --> 00:36:15,536
I should at least go
and read up on my ancestors.
455
00:36:15,536 --> 00:36:19,847
I'm afraid Your Majesty is going to
read up on leading the army.
456
00:36:25,936 --> 00:36:28,771
I thought you didn't overhear that.
457
00:36:30,181 --> 00:36:31,724
You're trying to avoid me.
458
00:36:31,724 --> 00:36:34,755
Don't you know that it's caused
a huge commotion in court?
459
00:36:34,755 --> 00:36:37,471
Is this what you mean by
saying you know what to do?
460
00:36:39,612 --> 00:36:41,639
I won't really be leading the army.
461
00:36:42,561 --> 00:36:44,306
I only said that for Yuan Shao.
462
00:36:44,306 --> 00:36:45,615
What?
463
00:36:46,842 --> 00:36:48,467
By announcing that I'm leading the army
464
00:36:48,467 --> 00:36:51,880
I've given Cao Cao the right
to suppress Yuan Shao.
465
00:36:51,880 --> 00:36:53,389
Yuan Shao is bound to be anxious.
466
00:36:53,440 --> 00:36:55,461
He'll send someone to contact
the imperial family.
467
00:36:55,461 --> 00:37:00,869
I can then make use of Yuan Shao to
save General Dong and Young Master Yang.
468
00:37:02,271 --> 00:37:04,840
Guo Jia cut off all your contacts
469
00:37:04,840 --> 00:37:07,322
in order to force you into
making mistakes.
470
00:37:07,322 --> 00:37:11,449
Your so-called plan is simply to drive
the tiger into swallowing the wolf!
471
00:37:14,686 --> 00:37:17,826
How do you know if it will work
unless you give it a try?
472
00:37:30,358 --> 00:37:32,070
Why are you so angry?
473
00:37:32,070 --> 00:37:34,880
Did Elder Statesman
throw a temper at you?
474
00:37:44,960 --> 00:37:46,469
You smack me.
475
00:37:46,469 --> 00:37:48,356
Can you stop being mad at me?
476
00:37:52,367 --> 00:37:54,168
Conduct yourself with respect,
Your Majesty.
477
00:37:55,851 --> 00:37:57,432
You're not angry anymore?
478
00:37:59,693 --> 00:38:01,815
I'll head over to the
Imperial Household Department.
479
00:38:01,815 --> 00:38:05,038
I have to write my own decree
for the expedition.
480
00:38:42,903 --> 00:38:44,197
Your Majesty.
481
00:38:44,197 --> 00:38:46,969
No one has been inside the
Imperial Household Department in ages.
482
00:38:46,969 --> 00:38:49,278
I didn't know that Your Majesty
was coming here today
483
00:38:49,278 --> 00:38:51,170
so I went to the washroom.
484
00:38:51,170 --> 00:38:53,782
Please forgive me for not
welcoming Your Majesty in.
485
00:38:53,782 --> 00:38:57,860
I'm here to look for a few books
from the imperial collection.
486
00:38:57,860 --> 00:38:59,996
Just open it up.
487
00:38:59,996 --> 00:39:01,188
Yes.
488
00:39:18,864 --> 00:39:20,246
This way, Your Majesty.
489
00:39:28,012 --> 00:39:29,666
It's too dirty in here.
490
00:39:33,452 --> 00:39:35,702
Your Majesty,
please wait here for a moment.
491
00:39:35,702 --> 00:39:38,853
I'll bring you the books that you need.
492
00:39:38,853 --> 00:39:40,219
It's fine.
493
00:39:40,219 --> 00:39:42,530
I'll look for them myself.
494
00:39:42,530 --> 00:39:44,452
Your Majesty, this way.
495
00:39:46,420 --> 00:39:48,967
There are records of
all previous emperors.
496
00:39:58,721 --> 00:40:00,634
I'll take a good look around.
497
00:40:00,634 --> 00:40:01,777
Yes.
498
00:40:07,951 --> 00:40:09,913
You're not Yang Ping.
499
00:40:09,913 --> 00:40:12,032
You're Liu Ping.
500
00:40:12,032 --> 00:40:15,213
Your biological father isn't Yang Jun.
501
00:40:15,213 --> 00:40:17,056
It's the deceased Emperor Ling!
502
00:40:17,056 --> 00:40:20,688
Your mother is Beautiful Lady Wang.
503
00:40:20,688 --> 00:40:25,246
The reigning emperor is
your older twin brother.
504
00:40:25,246 --> 00:40:30,405
Empress He was ruthless by nature
and poisoned Beautiful Lady Wang.
505
00:40:30,405 --> 00:40:32,467
She was even going to kill the prince!
506
00:40:32,467 --> 00:40:36,445
Fortunately, Empress Dowager Dong
was there in time to save the prince.
507
00:40:36,445 --> 00:40:40,956
Beautiful Lady Wang
didn't give birth to only one son
508
00:40:40,956 --> 00:40:42,532
but two!
509
00:40:48,853 --> 00:40:51,353
[Emperor Xiao Ling]
510
00:41:25,867 --> 00:41:29,050
Where are the records on the concubines?
511
00:41:29,050 --> 00:41:33,813
Your Majesty, they are at the back
in the west chamber.
512
00:41:37,248 --> 00:41:41,764
It's my fault that the records of
previous emperors are covered in dust.
513
00:41:41,764 --> 00:41:44,320
I'll have this place
cleaned up right away.
514
00:41:44,320 --> 00:41:46,719
Your Majesty, where are you going next?
515
00:41:46,719 --> 00:41:49,666
I'll go with you.
It really is too dirty in here.
516
00:41:52,679 --> 00:41:53,865
Don't bother.
517
00:41:53,865 --> 00:41:56,137
You can stay here and clean it up.
518
00:41:56,137 --> 00:41:57,934
I'll go and take a look around.
519
00:41:57,934 --> 00:41:59,070
Yes.
520
00:43:41,769 --> 00:43:43,769
[Records of Emperor Xiao Ling's harem]
521
00:44:04,762 --> 00:44:09,762
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