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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,880 --> 00:00:09,930 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Legend of the Phoenix Volunteer Team @ Viki 2 00:01:25,860 --> 00:01:30,270 [Legend of the Phoenix] 3 00:01:30,270 --> 00:01:32,970 [Episode 19] 4 00:01:32,970 --> 00:01:35,030 [Episode 19] 5 00:02:00,460 --> 00:02:02,470 Grand Marshal Wei. 6 00:02:13,890 --> 00:02:16,080 I see it's Noble Consort Ning. 7 00:02:17,750 --> 00:02:22,190 Aren't you afraid His Majesty will get mad if you visit other officials often? 8 00:02:23,600 --> 00:02:26,360 His Majesty sent me. 9 00:02:26,360 --> 00:02:29,750 He has words for me to pass on to you. 10 00:02:29,750 --> 00:02:32,360 Then why did only you come? 11 00:02:32,360 --> 00:02:35,060 Why did His Majesty send someone to summon me? 12 00:02:35,750 --> 00:02:38,920 Or did you act on your own, 13 00:02:39,870 --> 00:02:41,980 wanting to see me? 14 00:02:45,400 --> 00:02:47,550 His Majesty feels guilty. 15 00:02:47,550 --> 00:02:50,180 He wants to build a grave for your father. 16 00:02:50,790 --> 00:02:53,260 So you did come for His Majesty after all. 17 00:02:57,310 --> 00:03:00,470 It looks like you care about His Majesty very much, 18 00:03:00,470 --> 00:03:03,510 and know how to help him. 19 00:03:05,230 --> 00:03:07,100 His Majesty will announce publicly, 20 00:03:07,100 --> 00:03:11,630 and give your father justice. He will also give him back his titles. 21 00:03:12,560 --> 00:03:15,210 Doesn't His Majesty realize it's too late? 22 00:03:15,210 --> 00:03:18,470 I don't even know where my father's corpse is buried. 23 00:03:18,470 --> 00:03:22,590 Before or after life, what use is a position? 24 00:03:22,590 --> 00:03:24,900 It doesn't console the dead. 25 00:03:24,900 --> 00:03:28,850 It won't be able to calm all my years of hate. 26 00:03:31,170 --> 00:03:33,810 Maybe your father would care. 27 00:03:33,810 --> 00:03:37,720 He received everyone's respect before, so he should be innocent after death. 28 00:03:37,720 --> 00:03:40,360 He shouldn't be insulted or accused. 29 00:03:55,530 --> 00:03:57,000 Ningzhi, 30 00:03:58,640 --> 00:04:03,650 tell me... what troubles you have. 31 00:04:04,790 --> 00:04:07,200 No matter what happens, 32 00:04:08,510 --> 00:04:10,800 we'll face them together. 33 00:04:12,480 --> 00:04:14,230 Okay? 34 00:04:20,750 --> 00:04:25,600 I almost forgot. His Majesty said he'd hold a national funeral for your father. 35 00:04:36,250 --> 00:04:43,040 ♫ Love and hate are separate, my heart was tightly shut ♫ 36 00:04:45,120 --> 00:04:51,910 ♫ But my heart ached for you and decided to become courageous ♫ 37 00:04:53,980 --> 00:04:57,600 ♫ Let me protect this secret ♫ 38 00:04:57,600 --> 00:05:01,270 ♫ Go forward to you ♫ 39 00:05:01,270 --> 00:05:10,070 ♫ And smoothen these thorns ♫ 40 00:05:11,800 --> 00:05:19,870 ♫ The moon has the stars, while I have your love ♫ 41 00:05:20,730 --> 00:05:28,020 ♫ It was predestined that we would become each other's shadow ♫ 42 00:05:29,590 --> 00:05:34,050 ♫ You are willing to bear the rain and wind for me ♫ 43 00:05:34,050 --> 00:05:37,370 ♫ And for you, I am willing to travel ♫ 44 00:05:37,370 --> 00:05:45,790 ♫ To the highest mountains ♫ 45 00:05:45,790 --> 00:05:51,160 ♫ The light of love shines into your life ♫ 46 00:05:51,160 --> 00:05:55,060 ♫ The light of love shines into your life ♫ 47 00:05:55,060 --> 00:06:04,120 ♫ All the dangerous rivers have softened your eyes ♫ 48 00:06:04,120 --> 00:06:08,550 ♫ Like the crystal tears in the dead of night ♫ 49 00:06:08,550 --> 00:06:12,950 ♫ My heart has become more transparent and stronger ♫ 50 00:06:12,950 --> 00:06:21,220 ♫ Even if it aches, it will not break ♫ 51 00:06:21,220 --> 00:06:26,780 ♫ So much warning smoke has worn away the candle wick ♫ 52 00:06:26,780 --> 00:06:30,700 ♫ So much warning smoke has worn away the candle wick ♫ 53 00:06:30,700 --> 00:06:38,700 ♫ As long as I do no wither yet shine for you ♫ 54 00:06:39,690 --> 00:06:44,080 ♫ The dark dreams have shattered, the past is soaring ♫ 55 00:06:44,080 --> 00:06:48,460 ♫ A temporary separation is a returning dream ♫ 56 00:06:48,460 --> 00:06:56,340 ♫ The heart that broke for you, is the most beautiful ♫ 57 00:06:57,450 --> 00:07:06,990 ♫ The heart that broke for you, is the most beautiful ♫ 58 00:07:15,520 --> 00:07:18,830 Consort Ning, why are you sitting on the floor? 59 00:07:18,830 --> 00:07:21,460 Young Mistress, the floor's cold. Hurry and get up. 60 00:07:21,460 --> 00:07:23,240 Don't worry about me. 61 00:07:24,160 --> 00:07:27,130 I just want to be alone in silence. 62 00:07:27,130 --> 00:07:29,350 Consort Ning, are you feeling down? 63 00:07:29,350 --> 00:07:32,300 Wouldn't returning to His Majesty's palace be better? 64 00:07:33,260 --> 00:07:35,340 Why should I? 65 00:07:36,410 --> 00:07:40,990 It's so cold in this palace, not a single bit of compassion. 66 00:07:42,830 --> 00:07:44,730 Good news, sisters! 67 00:07:44,730 --> 00:07:47,050 Consort Ning, you're here! 68 00:07:47,050 --> 00:07:49,150 What good news? 69 00:07:50,400 --> 00:07:53,450 I just saw Lang Kun get arrested in the Royal Garden. 70 00:07:53,450 --> 00:07:54,660 Really? 71 00:07:54,660 --> 00:07:56,740 Do you know who did it? 72 00:07:56,740 --> 00:07:58,940 It was Her Majesty's guards. 73 00:07:58,940 --> 00:08:01,020 Doesn't he serve her though? 74 00:08:01,020 --> 00:08:04,990 Could it be... that Her Majesty is frustrated because he sided with the Princess? 75 00:08:04,990 --> 00:08:06,550 I don't know. 76 00:08:06,550 --> 00:08:10,350 I heard that His Majesty's going to investigate past cases. 77 00:08:10,350 --> 00:08:12,570 Redress unjust cases? Anyways, 78 00:08:12,570 --> 00:08:14,740 this time Lang Kun ended up in Her Majesty's hands. 79 00:08:14,740 --> 00:08:18,940 Even if he doesn't die, he'll have to lose a layer of skin. Bad people face consequences, it's karma. 80 00:08:20,270 --> 00:08:22,570 Zhi Ling, this time you've had all your revenge. 81 00:08:22,570 --> 00:08:24,280 Should we celebrate? 82 00:08:28,210 --> 00:08:30,890 Re-investigate old cases... 83 00:08:53,260 --> 00:08:55,990 - Hurry now. - It's this one. 84 00:08:56,620 --> 00:09:00,100 [Criminal Department] 85 00:09:05,230 --> 00:09:06,670 - This one. -This one. 86 00:09:11,150 --> 00:09:12,850 Go. 87 00:09:21,620 --> 00:09:26,320 Your Majesty, what did I do wrong? 88 00:09:26,320 --> 00:09:29,890 Don't ask me, ask the files. 89 00:09:34,320 --> 00:09:37,510 Your Majesty, I've been misjudged. 90 00:09:38,880 --> 00:09:41,810 These files are all from the criminal department. 91 00:09:41,810 --> 00:09:45,970 So did everyone at the criminal department all misjudge you? 92 00:09:45,970 --> 00:09:49,140 Criticizing palace maids and accepting bribes, 93 00:09:49,140 --> 00:09:52,040 you have eighteen mansions on Long Hua street! 94 00:09:52,040 --> 00:09:55,400 And that isn't all! 95 00:09:55,400 --> 00:09:58,090 You really don't lack courage! 96 00:09:58,090 --> 00:10:02,790 Your Majesty, I've been by your side for many years. 97 00:10:02,790 --> 00:10:06,780 How I conduct myself, you're most clear about. 98 00:10:07,260 --> 00:10:10,620 I couldn't possibly have done those things. 99 00:10:12,440 --> 00:10:15,860 Just because I knew little about you, 100 00:10:15,860 --> 00:10:21,630 you crawled right in front of me like a dog to Princess Royal. 101 00:10:22,970 --> 00:10:27,120 Take him away. After all the evidence has been gathered, 102 00:10:27,120 --> 00:10:30,240 - then bring him back to interrogate again. - Yes. 103 00:10:30,240 --> 00:10:32,370 Your Majesty, I have something important to do! 104 00:10:32,370 --> 00:10:35,990 Could you give me some time and then put me in jail? 105 00:10:35,990 --> 00:10:39,380 Do you think I'm still the same? As long as you beg, 106 00:10:39,380 --> 00:10:42,780 then I'll spare you? I won't. 107 00:10:42,780 --> 00:10:47,290 Even if you do have something to do for Princess Royal, I have nothing to do with it. 108 00:10:47,290 --> 00:10:50,740 If you're heartless to me, then I have no need to give you a good reputation either. 109 00:10:50,740 --> 00:10:52,410 - Take him away! - Yes. 110 00:10:52,410 --> 00:10:53,950 I still have one last thing to say. 111 00:10:53,950 --> 00:10:56,520 Your Majesty, Your Majesty! 112 00:11:00,720 --> 00:11:03,300 You must remember that later on... 113 00:11:03,300 --> 00:11:05,510 No matter what happens, 114 00:11:05,510 --> 00:11:07,970 You must... know the truth. 115 00:11:07,970 --> 00:11:11,120 This way, there won't be any accidents. 116 00:11:12,230 --> 00:11:16,380 You should go remind your new owner with that. 117 00:11:16,380 --> 00:11:20,690 I never had to learn how to write 'endure'. 118 00:11:20,690 --> 00:11:25,470 Your Majesty, it's best if you do. 119 00:11:25,470 --> 00:11:29,080 I'm already standing on the edge of the cliff thanks to you. 120 00:11:29,080 --> 00:11:32,340 If I step back, I'll fall into an abyss. 121 00:11:32,340 --> 00:11:35,580 But, thank goodness I've been in the palace for long, 122 00:11:35,580 --> 00:11:39,240 I've already learned self-protection. So, 123 00:11:39,240 --> 00:11:42,160 you can go back and worry about Princess Royal. 124 00:11:42,160 --> 00:11:44,620 - Take him away! - Yes. 125 00:11:52,950 --> 00:11:57,510 Your Majesty, the Empress is going to open up all cases from within five years ago! 126 00:11:57,510 --> 00:12:00,450 Yong De palace is filled with people right now. 127 00:12:00,450 --> 00:12:03,090 Let her be. 128 00:12:03,090 --> 00:12:07,080 I know that Her Majesty is capable of clearing the Inner Palace, 129 00:12:07,080 --> 00:12:11,450 but right now everyone is a nervous mess, this can't go on! 130 00:12:11,450 --> 00:12:13,800 I can't control her anymore. 131 00:12:13,800 --> 00:12:15,930 I... 132 00:12:15,930 --> 00:12:19,970 I remember that you once told me, 133 00:12:19,970 --> 00:12:22,270 The Inner Palace and the dynasty are one. 134 00:12:22,270 --> 00:12:26,190 If the Inner Palace isn't steady, then it'll affect the dynasty. 135 00:12:26,850 --> 00:12:31,330 Most of them are from important families. If the Empress tortures them however she wants, 136 00:12:31,330 --> 00:12:34,150 I'm afraid the officials will be scared. 137 00:12:34,150 --> 00:12:36,500 The imperial court will be a whole mess! 138 00:12:36,500 --> 00:12:38,040 It will create opportunities for evil ones to hurt us. 139 00:12:38,040 --> 00:12:41,680 Stop it! I don't want to hear it. 140 00:12:41,680 --> 00:12:44,360 Your Majesty, what's wrong... 141 00:12:46,780 --> 00:12:49,440 I just had a dream, 142 00:12:50,270 --> 00:12:52,030 I dreamed that... 143 00:12:52,030 --> 00:12:56,140 Wei Guang's army had surrounded my imperial city. 144 00:12:56,140 --> 00:12:59,480 I was dragged out and executed. 145 00:13:00,250 --> 00:13:04,340 How do I have time to care about the Empress when my own life is at risk? 146 00:13:05,000 --> 00:13:11,210 The court that declared to recover the Prince and Princess's positions... 147 00:13:11,210 --> 00:13:13,760 Exceeded half. 148 00:13:13,760 --> 00:13:16,560 Half of my country... 149 00:13:17,290 --> 00:13:19,440 Wei Guang, too... 150 00:13:20,780 --> 00:13:22,910 I really... 151 00:13:22,910 --> 00:13:25,690 I was besieged on all sides. 152 00:13:27,800 --> 00:13:30,250 Your Majesty, Wei Guang won't do that. 153 00:13:30,250 --> 00:13:32,320 You don't need these suspicions. 154 00:13:32,320 --> 00:13:35,220 If he really is considering, 155 00:13:35,220 --> 00:13:38,890 I could first take away his power over the army. 156 00:13:38,890 --> 00:13:41,830 But he is too powerful in the court, I... 157 00:13:41,830 --> 00:13:44,090 I can't act so easily. 158 00:13:45,590 --> 00:13:47,200 You still have the Empress Dowager! 159 00:13:47,200 --> 00:13:49,000 Wei Guang holds gratitude for her. 160 00:13:49,000 --> 00:13:52,240 He'll definitely remember her kindness. 161 00:13:52,240 --> 00:13:54,620 I couldn't imagine that... 162 00:13:54,620 --> 00:13:57,800 My empire... 163 00:13:57,800 --> 00:14:02,540 is falling between the hands of two women. 164 00:14:06,840 --> 00:14:09,140 Princess Royal arriving and visiting... 165 00:14:09,140 --> 00:14:11,350 and be his guarantor. 166 00:14:11,350 --> 00:14:14,640 How could I not regard this? 167 00:14:14,640 --> 00:14:18,140 Lang Kun, you can leave. 168 00:14:18,140 --> 00:14:20,400 Thank you, Your Majesty. 169 00:14:21,190 --> 00:14:24,040 The Princess is a valuable person... 170 00:14:24,040 --> 00:14:26,340 and she's willing to come plead for you. 171 00:14:26,340 --> 00:14:28,950 You should thank the Princess. 172 00:14:28,950 --> 00:14:33,450 Lang Kun serves me, it's natural for me to go all out for him. 173 00:14:33,450 --> 00:14:36,700 Although, you have captured many people recently, 174 00:14:36,700 --> 00:14:38,870 you've spent a lot of effort. 175 00:14:38,870 --> 00:14:44,090 I am the Empress. I'm just doing my job here. 176 00:14:44,090 --> 00:14:48,190 The amount of glories also comes with consequences. 177 00:14:48,190 --> 00:14:51,940 I can't be like the Princess and do whatever I want. 178 00:14:51,940 --> 00:14:56,190 Oh right, for Lang Kun you worked night and day, 179 00:14:56,190 --> 00:14:58,690 it seems that your face has become much paler. 180 00:14:58,690 --> 00:15:01,010 By chance, the palace recently has some gifts. 181 00:15:01,010 --> 00:15:05,110 Included are a few jars of pearl powder, it's great when I use it. 182 00:15:05,110 --> 00:15:09,840 Someone give the Princess a jar. 183 00:15:09,840 --> 00:15:12,020 Thank you for your consideration. 184 00:15:25,480 --> 00:15:27,040 Useless thing. 185 00:15:27,040 --> 00:15:28,970 Her Majesty's gifts... 186 00:15:28,970 --> 00:15:31,050 What Her Majesty gifted? 187 00:15:32,020 --> 00:15:35,760 Please forgive me, Your Majesty! Forgive me, Your Highness! 188 00:15:35,760 --> 00:15:40,400 If Her Majesty doesn't forgive you... then you can stay bowing. 189 00:15:40,400 --> 00:15:42,780 That was just her unintended mistake, 190 00:15:42,780 --> 00:15:46,280 Why would you keep it in mind for so long? 191 00:15:46,280 --> 00:15:48,770 Your Majesty, you really are generous. 192 00:15:48,770 --> 00:15:51,230 I shall return now. 193 00:15:51,230 --> 00:15:53,550 - Get up. - Yes. 194 00:15:53,550 --> 00:15:55,780 Thank you, Your Majesty. 195 00:16:13,620 --> 00:16:15,610 Oh, Wei Guang. 196 00:16:15,610 --> 00:16:17,690 Why're you here so early today? 197 00:16:21,310 --> 00:16:22,910 Sit. 198 00:16:29,970 --> 00:16:33,860 Lord Lang escaped so quickly. 199 00:16:33,860 --> 00:16:35,840 I thought you were stuck with Her Majesty 200 00:16:35,840 --> 00:16:37,790 and will end your life there miserably. 201 00:16:40,030 --> 00:16:42,220 You can stand under the shade by facing a big tree. 202 00:16:42,220 --> 00:16:44,700 With a big tree such as the Princess Royal, 203 00:16:44,700 --> 00:16:47,570 What do I have to fear? No matter what happens, 204 00:16:47,570 --> 00:16:51,020 I will be just fine. 205 00:16:51,020 --> 00:16:53,170 Lord Lang leaving his old owner... 206 00:16:53,170 --> 00:16:55,180 Was a wise choice. 207 00:16:56,560 --> 00:17:00,890 I'm on the same boat as my bro Wei Guang right now. 208 00:17:00,890 --> 00:17:03,300 Wei Guang is a smart person. 209 00:17:03,300 --> 00:17:05,840 So I should at least count as half-intelligent. 210 00:17:05,840 --> 00:17:09,340 Following Wei Guang definitely isn't the wrong path. 211 00:17:09,340 --> 00:17:12,170 We've been misunderstanding each other and we never talked. 212 00:17:12,170 --> 00:17:14,100 This is too good. 213 00:17:14,100 --> 00:17:16,830 I could never hold responsibility for that. 214 00:17:19,630 --> 00:17:23,530 Lord Lang is my sworn brother and you're my good friend. 215 00:17:23,530 --> 00:17:25,660 Your grudges from before... 216 00:17:25,660 --> 00:17:27,280 Just get rid of them. 217 00:17:30,400 --> 00:17:33,340 I almost died in Lord Lang's hands once. 218 00:17:33,340 --> 00:17:35,330 Even if I want to forget... 219 00:17:35,330 --> 00:17:37,360 I cannot. 220 00:17:41,690 --> 00:17:43,030 You're so manly. 221 00:17:43,030 --> 00:17:47,650 Tough enough. Except right now, all three of us are tied to the same boat. 222 00:17:47,650 --> 00:17:50,190 Right now, we have to work together to advance and retreat. 223 00:17:50,190 --> 00:17:52,470 But more importantly, 224 00:17:52,470 --> 00:17:54,300 is sincerity. 225 00:17:54,300 --> 00:17:56,010 What do you say, Lord Lang? 226 00:17:56,010 --> 00:17:57,550 Of course. 227 00:18:00,990 --> 00:18:03,550 What do you say, Wei Guang? 228 00:18:10,330 --> 00:18:13,870 Grand Marshal, this glass is for you. 229 00:18:29,660 --> 00:18:31,490 Wei Guang, 230 00:18:31,490 --> 00:18:34,150 why are you so intolerant? 231 00:18:34,150 --> 00:18:37,350 Even if you forgot the time we spent working together, 232 00:18:37,350 --> 00:18:40,960 you should remember how I took care of your father's corpse that year. 233 00:18:44,010 --> 00:18:46,530 Well, 234 00:18:46,530 --> 00:18:48,810 I know you have a lot of hate for me. 235 00:18:48,810 --> 00:18:50,350 Doesn't matter. 236 00:18:50,350 --> 00:18:53,700 How about if we all open up and honestly speak? 237 00:18:54,370 --> 00:18:56,770 Today, I'm going to 238 00:18:56,770 --> 00:19:00,510 pull out each thorn from your heart. 239 00:19:06,220 --> 00:19:08,500 Before, I did whip you, 240 00:19:08,500 --> 00:19:11,160 but if you punch me three times now, I won't return them. 241 00:19:11,160 --> 00:19:13,020 After that, 242 00:19:13,020 --> 00:19:15,350 let's all get along, 243 00:19:15,350 --> 00:19:16,990 alright? 244 00:19:24,020 --> 00:19:27,390 I'm just afraid you won't be able to handle my three punches. 245 00:19:27,390 --> 00:19:29,330 Go ahead and punch. 246 00:19:33,720 --> 00:19:35,360 First hit. 247 00:19:38,740 --> 00:19:42,010 Payback for when you were whipped. 248 00:19:42,010 --> 00:19:43,790 Second hit. 249 00:19:47,710 --> 00:19:49,160 It's for... 250 00:19:49,160 --> 00:19:50,600 injuring you 251 00:19:50,600 --> 00:19:52,250 in front of His Majesty. 252 00:19:52,250 --> 00:19:53,650 Third hit. 253 00:20:00,090 --> 00:20:01,970 Lord Lang! 254 00:20:05,510 --> 00:20:07,100 Are you alright? 255 00:20:07,100 --> 00:20:10,350 Does your chest hurt? I'll call the royal doctor. 256 00:20:13,310 --> 00:20:15,100 Lord Lang, 257 00:20:16,270 --> 00:20:17,950 are you alright? 258 00:20:23,300 --> 00:20:24,990 So, Wei Guang, 259 00:20:24,990 --> 00:20:27,350 does this count as you forgiving Lord Lang? 260 00:20:31,180 --> 00:20:33,350 Lord Lang has rough skin and thick fat. 261 00:20:33,350 --> 00:20:35,790 I can't win over him. 262 00:20:36,770 --> 00:20:38,430 That's right. 263 00:20:38,430 --> 00:20:40,750 Us three are good brothers. 264 00:20:40,750 --> 00:20:43,230 Did you really have to hit him so hard, though? 265 00:20:43,230 --> 00:20:47,090 Leave some prestige for us next time. How about if we go for a drink? 266 00:20:48,200 --> 00:20:50,110 Relieve some stress, let's go. 267 00:20:51,440 --> 00:20:54,260 Your Majesty, it's already sunset. 268 00:20:54,260 --> 00:20:56,850 How about if we catch the culprits tomorrow? 269 00:20:56,850 --> 00:20:58,360 Sunset is perfect, 270 00:20:58,360 --> 00:21:01,700 People who see no light need to be caught at night. 271 00:21:06,710 --> 00:21:09,600 Hurry, hurry and go capture that person! 272 00:21:09,600 --> 00:21:11,060 Come with me. 273 00:22:38,060 --> 00:22:41,280 Having an evil person as your leader is bad for the people. 274 00:22:41,280 --> 00:22:44,620 Your father will not able to rest in peace. 275 00:22:50,510 --> 00:22:53,740 Eighteen years ago, your father died in the forest. 276 00:22:53,740 --> 00:22:55,980 But you were unable to find his body afterward. 277 00:22:55,980 --> 00:23:00,290 The reason is because some people already took his corpse away and buried him elsewhere. 278 00:23:00,290 --> 00:23:04,190 I live in the Cheng Huang temple. 279 00:24:32,340 --> 00:24:37,660 [Great Marshal] 280 00:24:47,580 --> 00:24:50,570 [Wei Yan] 281 00:25:03,280 --> 00:25:06,480 Marshal, what are you doing? 282 00:25:08,970 --> 00:25:10,800 There are amny footprints here. 283 00:25:10,800 --> 00:25:14,280 Over there too. Dig up this 284 00:25:14,280 --> 00:25:16,440 plot of land and bring it back to the residence. 285 00:25:16,440 --> 00:25:17,850 Yes. 286 00:25:32,860 --> 00:25:35,050 Greetings to Your Majesty. 287 00:25:35,050 --> 00:25:36,700 Please rise. 288 00:25:38,320 --> 00:25:40,780 Ningzhi, you came at the right time. 289 00:25:40,780 --> 00:25:44,390 I have decided that 290 00:25:44,390 --> 00:25:49,180 you should meet with Wei Guang again. 291 00:25:49,180 --> 00:25:50,480 Your Majesty. 292 00:25:50,480 --> 00:25:52,940 I keep having this unsettling feeling. 293 00:25:52,940 --> 00:25:57,370 Even though I have already told him how Princess Royal was the culprit behind his father's death, 294 00:25:57,370 --> 00:26:03,130 it is unlikely that he will believe me. Furthermore, he has deep feelings for you 295 00:26:03,130 --> 00:26:07,530 whereas I was the one who brought you into the Inner Palace. In his heart, he must be upset. 296 00:26:07,530 --> 00:26:11,310 It's just that I did not want to explain things to him. 297 00:26:11,310 --> 00:26:13,910 Wei Guang fought numerous battles for Your Majesty. 298 00:26:13,910 --> 00:26:18,120 He has never hesitated. It's clear that 299 00:26:18,120 --> 00:26:20,050 he has already let it go. 300 00:26:24,210 --> 00:26:27,390 However, he has become closer and closer to Princess Royal 301 00:26:27,390 --> 00:26:33,190 I am worried that one day he will be like Princess Royal and attack me. 302 00:26:33,190 --> 00:26:34,940 Wei Guang is very intelligent. 303 00:26:34,940 --> 00:26:37,830 He will definitely be able to tell what Princess Royal is thinking. 304 00:26:37,830 --> 00:26:40,430 But many things tell me that 305 00:26:40,430 --> 00:26:45,570 compared to me, he trusts Princess Royal more. 306 00:26:45,570 --> 00:26:47,870 - Your Majesty. - Ningzhi. 307 00:26:47,870 --> 00:26:52,380 You are my wife. I can do many things for you, 308 00:26:52,380 --> 00:26:55,810 and I have also promised to respect your wishes. 309 00:26:55,810 --> 00:26:58,790 Now that it's hard to tell who's good and who's evil in the court. 310 00:26:58,790 --> 00:27:03,420 You are the only person I trust. 311 00:27:08,300 --> 00:27:10,940 I will go meet Wei Guang. 312 00:27:17,490 --> 00:27:20,560 Marshal, these are the boots of the palace's eunuchs. 313 00:27:23,720 --> 00:27:25,680 Eunuchs can't leave the palace without notice. 314 00:27:25,680 --> 00:27:29,050 I've already asked the guards, no one has left the palace today. 315 00:27:30,120 --> 00:27:33,600 So, all footprints that are the same as this boot, 316 00:27:33,600 --> 00:27:36,470 Are all from that eunuch. 317 00:27:37,430 --> 00:27:39,710 None of these are. 318 00:27:39,710 --> 00:27:43,920 I saw that hunchback eunuch walking around earlier, 319 00:27:43,920 --> 00:27:46,700 so leaving behind his footprints isn't out of the ordinary. 320 00:27:46,700 --> 00:27:52,320 But did you realize, 321 00:27:52,320 --> 00:27:55,830 look here, this footprint... 322 00:27:55,830 --> 00:28:00,340 is deeper. These are all the same. 323 00:28:00,340 --> 00:28:03,430 But this one is different. 324 00:28:03,430 --> 00:28:06,490 The residues are very light. 325 00:28:06,490 --> 00:28:09,390 What you're saying... is that there are two eunuchs who crawl? 326 00:28:09,390 --> 00:28:12,370 Noble Consort Ning has arrived! 327 00:28:13,910 --> 00:28:15,700 This subject will take his leave. 328 00:28:17,860 --> 00:28:19,520 Noble Consort Ning. 329 00:28:21,690 --> 00:28:24,630 Consort Ning, you cannot roam around just because you're bored. 330 00:28:24,630 --> 00:28:27,440 Are you here because of His Majesty? 331 00:28:31,650 --> 00:28:33,780 The Emperor wants me to tell you 332 00:28:33,780 --> 00:28:39,110 he has already sent out his best people and will find the princess's nanny. 333 00:28:39,110 --> 00:28:42,510 Most of them have knowledge of the matters that happened eighteen years ago. 334 00:28:42,510 --> 00:28:45,030 With their words, your father's death will be able to... 335 00:28:45,030 --> 00:28:47,850 His Majesty's actions are only to make me think that 336 00:28:47,850 --> 00:28:50,400 Princess Royal was lying to me and creating stories. 337 00:28:50,400 --> 00:28:53,280 Only what he says is the truth. 338 00:28:54,820 --> 00:28:57,110 His Majesty indeed did not lie. 339 00:28:57,110 --> 00:29:00,810 Whose story is the truth, I have long known the truth in my heart. 340 00:29:02,580 --> 00:29:05,660 I'm only interested in your story right now. 341 00:29:08,070 --> 00:29:12,840 I've already told you, His Majesty treats me very well. 342 00:29:12,840 --> 00:29:15,300 I have also developed feelings for him. 343 00:29:36,160 --> 00:29:38,290 Wei Guang! Wei Guang! 344 00:29:38,290 --> 00:29:39,720 Don't move. 345 00:29:41,190 --> 00:29:43,270 I just want to hug you for a while. 346 00:30:29,720 --> 00:30:31,590 For many years, 347 00:30:32,450 --> 00:30:35,310 I've been chasing after the reason for my father's death. 348 00:30:36,420 --> 00:30:40,690 I just want to know why he was so loyal, 349 00:30:40,690 --> 00:30:44,000 but ended up being tied to five horses and torn apart. 350 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:48,490 Now I discovered that all of this... 351 00:30:48,490 --> 00:30:51,790 Is just a joke. Everyone is forcing me 352 00:30:51,790 --> 00:30:54,090 to believe what they say. 353 00:30:54,090 --> 00:30:57,340 Everyone is using my father. 354 00:30:57,340 --> 00:30:59,120 Wei Guang. 355 00:31:01,860 --> 00:31:04,220 At that time, I had just turned eight. 356 00:31:05,680 --> 00:31:08,610 I just learned how to write my father's name. 357 00:31:10,910 --> 00:31:16,180 I didn't expect it to be a taboo. 358 00:31:22,730 --> 00:31:28,330 If I weren't a grand marshal right now, would anyone feel injustice for his death? 359 00:31:30,600 --> 00:31:32,830 No one thinks they're wrong. 360 00:31:32,830 --> 00:31:36,800 To them, the deceased is just an irrelevant person. 361 00:31:36,800 --> 00:31:39,380 But to me, 362 00:31:39,380 --> 00:31:41,900 the deceased is my father. 363 00:31:44,670 --> 00:31:51,210 Wei Guang, you've faced so much these years. 364 00:31:54,020 --> 00:31:57,050 - Ningzhi. - Don't be like this, Wei Guang. 365 00:31:59,280 --> 00:32:01,960 I finally found my father's grave today. 366 00:32:05,440 --> 00:32:07,730 I want to take you to see him. 367 00:32:09,680 --> 00:32:14,210 If all my struggles were from meeting you, 368 00:32:15,630 --> 00:32:18,020 I would rather struggle some more. 369 00:32:20,050 --> 00:32:24,170 Ningzhi, tell me... 370 00:32:24,170 --> 00:32:28,630 the reality of your story, alright? 371 00:32:32,700 --> 00:32:34,170 Uh. 372 00:32:42,680 --> 00:32:45,860 I'm already a consort. 373 00:32:59,140 --> 00:33:00,670 Is it heavy? 374 00:33:02,100 --> 00:33:03,770 Very. 375 00:33:04,500 --> 00:33:06,920 Compared to your sword? 376 00:33:06,920 --> 00:33:08,990 The sword is heavier. 377 00:33:09,640 --> 00:33:13,480 Then why are you holding the sword every day not the spear? 378 00:33:13,480 --> 00:33:17,180 Because I'm a grand marshal. Holding a sword is my duty. 379 00:33:17,180 --> 00:33:19,820 I need to use a sword to protect more people. 380 00:33:22,050 --> 00:33:24,140 You can't leave that sword. 381 00:33:24,970 --> 00:33:27,930 Just like how I can't take off this gown. 382 00:33:29,020 --> 00:33:33,570 I once thought that being an ordinary person was nice. 383 00:33:34,490 --> 00:33:36,570 I later realized 384 00:33:37,090 --> 00:33:40,860 there are many things ordinary people can't do. 385 00:33:42,340 --> 00:33:47,540 Ever since I became a consort, I could do many things I couldn't do before. 386 00:33:47,540 --> 00:33:50,460 Even things I couldn't dare to. 387 00:33:51,540 --> 00:33:56,820 You don't want to hold your spear anymore, 388 00:33:56,820 --> 00:33:59,730 and I don't want to be an actress anymore. 389 00:34:16,880 --> 00:34:22,760 Do you really want me to risk my life... and save Wei Guang? 390 00:34:22,760 --> 00:34:27,110 Your Majesty, ever since Wei Guang stepped onto the battlefield... 391 00:34:27,110 --> 00:34:30,930 There were the same victories as battles. He's never failed. 392 00:34:30,930 --> 00:34:34,830 I believe he'll win again this time. 393 00:34:36,300 --> 00:34:40,680 If I personally lead the battle and risk my life, 394 00:34:40,680 --> 00:34:42,950 will you promise me... 395 00:34:42,950 --> 00:34:46,870 Afterwards, you'll always be my consort 396 00:34:46,870 --> 00:34:49,400 and stay by my side forever? 397 00:34:50,990 --> 00:34:52,640 Your Majesty. 398 00:34:53,650 --> 00:34:56,800 If I go to war, 399 00:34:56,800 --> 00:35:01,940 then only can he be saved. Can't you just promise me? 400 00:35:09,230 --> 00:35:11,700 Why can't you promise me... 401 00:35:19,010 --> 00:35:23,950 Each light represents a family in my eyes. 402 00:35:24,790 --> 00:35:30,460 I finally understand why God wanted me to wear this phoenix gown. 403 00:35:30,460 --> 00:35:34,570 At the same time, I understood the moment I put it on, 404 00:35:34,570 --> 00:35:36,910 I had already lost you. 405 00:35:37,470 --> 00:35:44,620 Wei Guang, I will become the person I want to be... and ask you 406 00:35:44,620 --> 00:35:49,730 To keep walking down your own path. Don't look back. 407 00:36:00,380 --> 00:36:02,590 It's all because I have a good life, 408 00:36:03,520 --> 00:36:06,630 I became a consort after just entering the palace for a while. 409 00:36:08,370 --> 00:36:11,810 There are no merchants who only earn without losing money. 410 00:36:12,360 --> 00:36:14,350 My mother was right. 411 00:36:15,700 --> 00:36:21,390 The more you gain, the more you'll have to lose in return. 412 00:36:23,190 --> 00:36:25,870 I saved who I love most, 413 00:36:27,850 --> 00:36:31,990 and I had to exchange it with the promise I made about us together forever. 414 00:36:37,730 --> 00:36:41,600 I don't want this power at all. 415 00:36:50,420 --> 00:36:53,150 I want to save others... 416 00:36:54,010 --> 00:36:57,730 But why can't anyone save me? 417 00:37:02,900 --> 00:37:08,900 I just want to be together with Wei Guang. 418 00:37:11,020 --> 00:37:16,080 Even a little wish like this... 419 00:37:17,810 --> 00:37:21,240 Will never become true. 420 00:38:36,410 --> 00:38:41,270 Guang 'er, do you know why I became a general? 421 00:38:41,270 --> 00:38:43,830 Why I have to kill enemies in battle? 422 00:38:43,830 --> 00:38:48,010 Because those enemies invade our land and kill our people. 423 00:38:48,010 --> 00:38:51,470 So, we must kill them all! 424 00:38:52,270 --> 00:38:53,700 Here, 425 00:38:54,720 --> 00:38:58,090 Do you know how to write the word 'martial'? 426 00:39:02,050 --> 00:39:04,900 The first half is "axe" as in a war weapon. 427 00:39:04,900 --> 00:39:07,780 The bottom half is "stop" as in "stop people". 428 00:39:08,360 --> 00:39:11,670 I learn how to fight and go to wars, 429 00:39:11,670 --> 00:39:14,270 they are all for fighting against war. 430 00:39:15,380 --> 00:39:20,790 Using a battle to resolve another battle, you can save more people. 431 00:39:21,440 --> 00:39:24,840 You have to be like this when you grow up, understood? 432 00:39:26,350 --> 00:39:30,820 Old man, I know you're in here. 433 00:39:30,820 --> 00:39:33,950 Come out and let's have a cup of wine. 434 00:39:35,410 --> 00:39:39,120 We're friends, not enemies. 435 00:39:42,460 --> 00:39:47,490 Old man, didn't you have a little helper? 436 00:39:47,490 --> 00:39:49,390 Do you know him? 437 00:39:50,700 --> 00:39:52,750 Did you not know... 438 00:39:59,430 --> 00:40:01,690 What relationship you had with my father? 439 00:40:02,890 --> 00:40:07,990 He violated the court laws and you secretly carried out his burial. 440 00:40:09,220 --> 00:40:11,470 Aren't you afraid of being burdened? 441 00:40:12,730 --> 00:40:15,510 How did you know these four words? 442 00:40:21,310 --> 00:40:25,470 Hate will blind your eyes. 443 00:40:25,470 --> 00:40:28,550 But it can also push you forward. I have my plans. 444 00:40:28,550 --> 00:40:31,990 I hope you won't disappoint your father. 445 00:40:31,990 --> 00:40:33,530 Old man! 446 00:40:44,440 --> 00:40:45,720 [Yong De Palace] 447 00:40:45,720 --> 00:40:47,980 Your Majesty, Consort Chen would like to see you. 448 00:40:47,980 --> 00:40:51,910 Isn't she almost dead? What is she here for? 449 00:40:51,910 --> 00:40:57,340 She said she knew some hidden things about Consort Ning. Maybe you'd be interested. 450 00:40:59,260 --> 00:41:00,760 I'm going to Yunlun Palace. 451 00:41:00,760 --> 00:41:05,680 Your Majesty, are you really personally going? How about if someone brings her over instead. 452 00:41:05,680 --> 00:41:09,840 Consort Ning is already very weak, she probably couldn't handle that. 453 00:41:09,840 --> 00:41:12,250 But...many people died in Yong Lun Palace. 454 00:41:12,250 --> 00:41:16,860 It's very creepy and dirty. You may not like it. 455 00:41:16,860 --> 00:41:18,900 There's nothing for me to be scared of. 456 00:41:18,900 --> 00:41:23,250 Can't you just tell Lord Lin to send some guards to escort me? 457 00:41:25,370 --> 00:41:30,530 Nevermind, I can't cause a ruckus. Send three maids come instead. 458 00:41:30,530 --> 00:41:32,030 Yes. 459 00:41:36,470 --> 00:41:39,120 [Yong Lun Palace] 460 00:41:44,410 --> 00:41:47,380 Greetings, Your Majesty. 461 00:41:48,830 --> 00:41:50,680 Bring Consort Chen here. 462 00:41:50,680 --> 00:41:52,220 Yes. 463 00:42:00,030 --> 00:42:09,060 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Legend of the Phoenix Volunteer Team @ Viki 464 00:42:20,250 --> 00:42:27,420 ♫ In the clear sky, thousands of fireflies drift around ♫ 465 00:42:29,160 --> 00:42:36,590 ♫ You were once the most ordinary firefly of them all ♫ 466 00:42:38,090 --> 00:42:41,870 ♫ When you approached me, time stopped ♫ 467 00:42:41,870 --> 00:42:45,170 ♫ My heart started racing ♫ 468 00:42:45,170 --> 00:42:54,030 ♫ It was like a dream ♫ 469 00:42:55,890 --> 00:43:02,730 ♫ I travel against the light in search for a faraway shadow ♫ 470 00:43:04,660 --> 00:43:12,590 ♫ The crowded mountain cities, but I find it so peaceful ♫ 471 00:43:13,600 --> 00:43:18,090 ♫ I really want to let go of my name and identity ♫ 472 00:43:18,090 --> 00:43:21,380 ♫ I will watch the peaceful marketplace with you ♫ 473 00:43:21,380 --> 00:43:29,790 ♫ I will wait with you for the rain to stop ♫ 474 00:43:29,790 --> 00:43:38,990 ♫ I will light the light of love to shine into your life ♫ 475 00:43:38,990 --> 00:43:48,030 ♫ So that all the dangerous rivers can soften your eyes ♫ 476 00:43:48,030 --> 00:43:52,560 ♫ Like the crystal tears in the dead of night ♫ 477 00:43:52,560 --> 00:43:56,930 ♫ My heart has become more transparent and stronger ♫ 478 00:43:56,930 --> 00:44:06,060 ♫ Even if it aches, it will not break ♫ 40080