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[Secret of the Three Kingdoms]
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[Episode 49]
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I've always thought that
what I did was right.
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I have been taking all of you
with me on this journey.
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Zhong Da ended up bruised all over.
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In the end, I couldn't even
protect his beloved.
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Have I really done wrong?
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Your Majesty...
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Haven't you always held on
to your principles?
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Your Majesty, you should already
know the answer to that question.
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Sister Tang's death wasn't
caused by morality or justice.
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Or by Your Majesty.
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It was just a disaster that could've
been avoided in these turbulent times.
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But their sacrifices
bring us too much pain.
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It really hurts too much.
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Have you noticed that Zhong Da
seems to be a totally different person?
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I'd rather sacrifice myself
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than see him in such a state.
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If I were in her shoes
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I'd have done the same
in order to save you.
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No.
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I'd never allow you to do so.
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If you wish to do what Sister Tang did
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I'll kill myself first.
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Mentor... from today onward,
I won't wield the sword again.
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I'll be the last to study
your swordsmanship.
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Yes...
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You said it once.
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Your swordsmanship stemmed from fear.
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I've lived in fear every day of my life.
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It's been really excruciating.
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It doesn't matter.
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I've won.
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But I didn't win because
of your swordsmanship.
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I won't wield the sword
and stain my hands again.
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My name will be recorded
in history as an emperor...
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clean and reputable.
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General Who Attacks the South, Cao Ren
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trespassed into palace grounds
without an imperial decree.
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He humiliated the
princess consort into suicide.
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Such a crime can't be pardoned.
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However, as he qualifies as one
of the Eight Deliberations
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and has rendered many merits,
his punishment is reduced.
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Hence, he's demoted to
the General of Military Guards.
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A year of his wages will be confiscated
to uphold law and order!
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Your subject, Cao Ren, accepts the decree
and is grateful for your kindness.
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Long live the emperor.
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There is one other matter.
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Today, I'll announce it
to all of the officials.
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Chancellor Cao, receive the decree!
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Your subject, Cao Cao,
receives the decree.
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Chancellor, Cao Cao,
a man of illustrious virtue
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and distinctive merits
should be rewarded for his morality.
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I shall confer him as Duke of Wei
and reward him with nine bestowments.
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His fiefdom is to be in Ye City.
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His son, Cao Pi,
has rendered many merits.
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He's to be appointed as
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the General of the Gentlemen of
the Household for all purposes
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and Vice Chancellor.
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Duke of Wei may move out
of the capital starting today
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to his fiefdom, Ye City.
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By the emperor himself.
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I accept the decree in
gratitude to your kindness!
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Your Majesty, you mustn't do so!
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Your Majesty.
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Cao Ren trespassed and forced
the princess consort to her death.
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It's as good as treason,
so how can he be spared?
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Cao Cao has the desire to rebel.
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How can he be conferred a feudal lord
and rewarded with nine bestowments?
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I beseech Your Majesty
to take back the decree.
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Your Majesty.
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Minister Steward Kong
is absolutely right.
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Your Majesty has confused
misconduct with merit.
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How are you to face your ancestors?
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How will you appease the public?
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Your Majesty,
please take back your decree.
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When Duke of Zhou assisted
King Cheng of Zhou
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to conquer the states
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the barbarians succumbed to them.
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Duke of Wei is assisting
the imperial family.
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He's worked very hard to assist me.
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His virtue is no less than
that of Duke of Zhou's.
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He deserves a fiefdom.
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Officials, you need not say another word.
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Duke of Wei, accept the decree.
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Your Majesty is wise and virtuous!
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My son and I will certainly
lay our lives down until the very end
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to repay Your Majesty's graciousness.
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But Your Majesty, this is--
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I have made up my mind.
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Court is dismissed.
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Duke Cao has the Central Plain.
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You conquer the other areas
in the name of His Majesty
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and command the other feudal lords.
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Now that you're retreating to Ye City
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you're no different from
any other feudal lord.
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Duke Cao, you'll be placing
yourself at a disadvantage.
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Aren't you afraid that the emperor
might go back on his word?
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His Majesty won't do so.
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It really is very hard to come by.
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In the recent century
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there's finally an emperor from
the imperial family of Han
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who has the ambition
of unifying the nation.
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As for where this emperor came from...
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I'll have to thank Registrar Yang.
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He's still not having meals?
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Young Master Sima has gone
two days without any food.
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Second Young Master,
try and talk him around.
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Sure, you're dismissed.
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Zhong Da?
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Master, please don't disturb me
from getting some rest.
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Didn't you say that
you were going to help me?
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I need your help now.
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Master, please do tell.
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My father was conferred
as the Duke of Wei today.
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I am to assist with relocating to
Ye City as the vice chancellor.
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However, in the imperial court today
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Fu Wan and some others
objected to it aggressively.
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I don't think they will give up so easily
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but I don't know what they are plotting.
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Zhong Da,
please devise a strategy for me!
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Come in.
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Those bugs of the imperial family
will never learn to behave.
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I can have them all uncovered,
one by one, for you.
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I wonder if you'd like that.
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Cao Ren finally made a grave mistake.
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Cao Cao was obviously
already at a huge disadvantage.
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Princess Consort of Hongnong sacrificed
her life for such a great chance
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and yet Your Majesty used it in exchange
for the life of a useless scholar!
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Father.
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All this time,
Cao Cao acted without any scruples
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because His Majesty
was within his control.
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Now that he's willing
to leave the capital
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His Majesty is no longer restrained.
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This is the blessing
of the imperial family.
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Since the reigns of
Emperor Shi Huan and Emperor Ling
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this is our biggest achievement.
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Father, you should be pleased about it.
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The current situation differs from those
of Emperor Shi Huan and Emperor Ling.
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The princess consort's death
gave us an advantage
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in timing, location, and people.
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Your Majesty, when should we
take out Cao Cao if not now?
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What about after we take out Cao Cao?
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Are we to wipe out
his relatives and offspring?
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And thousands of his soldiers?
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Elder Statesman, you should be well aware
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that with the power of
the imperial family
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it's impossible for us
to unify the nation.
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Whose puppet should I be then?
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The Eastern Wu territory's?
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Your Majesty.
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Not everyone is as capable as Cao Cao.
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Sun Quan isn't, and neither is Liu Bei.
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However, as long as Cao Cao shall live
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he will only become more powerful
without any scruples
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after moving his government
out of the capital!
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One day, should he wish
to replace the regime with his own
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how will Your Majesty save the situation?
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I have yet to ask you.
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Elder Statesman...
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Why would you consent to
the princess consort's suicide?
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Both Grand Commandant Yang and I
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would've rather died
before Her Highness did.
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But Her Highness insisted
that only her death would matter.
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In your mind
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do you think that as long as
Cao Cao can be killed
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none of the sacrifices matter?
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You'd have me raise a rebellion
to annihilate Cao Cao.
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It doesn't matter even if the entire
nation is thrown into turmoil.
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Right?
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Yes!
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General Dong, Grand Commandant Yang,
and Princess Consort Tang!
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The blood spilled from these
loyal subjects is still so vivid!
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Will Your Majesty's compassion
render their sacrifices fruitless?
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Father.
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His Majesty aches from the sacrifices
of these loyal subjects
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and wishes not to have more
people killed in battle.
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Just heed His Majesty's words this once.
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Why have you become so as well?
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Are you both frightened?
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Elder Statesman.
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I will say this again.
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Should you dare to act recklessly again
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don't blame me for regarding you
as a rebel of the imperial family.
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Your Majesty!
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A rebel?
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I understand now.
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I'll take my leave!
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When Cao Cao bids farewell to the emperor
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his army will swap garrison guards
with the palace guards.
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Who will leave first? Cao Cao or Cao Ren?
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According to the decree, the handover
of the garrison guards ends at noon.
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Before Cao Cao heads out
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his army will be waiting
outside the city.
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As long as Prefect Xun can stall
Cao Cao for a while longer--
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Prefect Xun?
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Would he be willing to help us?
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Judging by his temperament
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he won't betray Cao Cao openly
for the imperial family.
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However, now that it's life and death
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we can't allow him to hesitate.
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You'll just have to shut
the city gates and wipe out Cao Cao
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as well as his officials.
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Elder Statesman, when Minister Wang
tried to kill Dong Zhuo
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he also used a similar method.
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However, Dong Zhuo's subordinates
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Li Jue and Guo Si
launched a counterattack.
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Should Cao Ren lead the army
to attack the city
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we won't have enough
armed forces to suppress them.
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His Majesty now holds prestige and
a reputation known to the entire nation.
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It's unlike those days when
His Majesty was still underage.
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Once Cao Cao is killed
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the soldiers outside the city
will be lost without a leader.
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They will surrender to
His Majesty's prestige.
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What is it?
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Master, Sima Yi is here.
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Young Master, this way, please.
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Young Master Sima must be here
for an urgent matter
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if he's visiting me so late at night.
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Elder Statesman is staying up
all night to discuss important matters.
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How would I dare not to
offer a piece of advice or two?
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Besides, would killing me stop
the others from finding out
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what you're actually plotting?
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What are you trying to say?
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I should take my hat off to you.
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In your mind, you think that
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the imperial family is
on the brink of extinction
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and His Majesty is too weak.
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Assuming you still consider him
as your emperor.
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His Majesty is weak and incompetent
enough to collaborate with Cao Cao.
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Fortunately, there are still loyal
and righteous subjects like you.
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Cao Cao will soon be taking
his army away from the capital.
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This is a rare opportunity
that you mustn't miss out on.
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Would you allow Cao Cao
to leave the capital alive?
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I don't understand what you're saying.
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Young Master Sima already
serves under Duke Cao.
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You'll be promoted rapidly.
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You're soon heading up north
with Duke Cao.
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What is it?
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Are you here to insult us
before you leave?
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If I didn't come today
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I'm afraid that the city gates
would have gone up in flames
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and innocent lives would've been taken.
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I'd end up being wiped out
by the elder statesman.
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Moreover, you've been
interacting frequently
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with the commanders of the garrison.
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Tonight, the deputy commanders
have all gathered in your manor.
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They can't just be here to eat and drink
to the departure of Duke Cao, can they?
250
00:18:36,171 --> 00:18:37,374
Sima Yi!
251
00:18:37,374 --> 00:18:39,721
You're uttering such nonsense!
252
00:18:39,721 --> 00:18:41,458
What exactly are you trying to say?
253
00:18:43,471 --> 00:18:49,685
I've come here today to
pay my last respects to you.
254
00:18:52,604 --> 00:18:54,396
Speak nicely to your father.
255
00:18:56,699 --> 00:18:58,145
Warn him of the consequences.
256
00:19:01,338 --> 00:19:03,182
I'll dissuade him.
257
00:19:24,233 --> 00:19:26,961
I wasn't informed that
Your Highness was visiting today
258
00:19:26,961 --> 00:19:29,420
so I haven't prepared much
due to the hastiness.
259
00:19:29,420 --> 00:19:32,694
Your Highness, please forgive me
for the lack of formal etiquette.
260
00:19:33,884 --> 00:19:36,103
I'm the one to have troubled
everyone at home.
261
00:19:38,349 --> 00:19:39,759
You are all dismissed.
262
00:19:39,759 --> 00:19:41,738
I'd like to talk to my father.
263
00:19:41,738 --> 00:19:43,604
- Yes!
- Yes!
264
00:19:47,412 --> 00:19:49,407
Father, come and have a seat.
265
00:19:49,407 --> 00:19:51,496
Your Highness, please enjoy your meal.
266
00:19:51,496 --> 00:19:54,589
I'll stand on the side
to keep you company.
267
00:19:54,589 --> 00:19:56,036
Father.
268
00:19:56,036 --> 00:19:58,040
Have a seat.
269
00:19:58,040 --> 00:20:01,413
No, I should just stand
on the side to attend to you.
270
00:20:01,413 --> 00:20:03,058
I came home specifically for a meal.
271
00:20:03,058 --> 00:20:05,112
Father, can you not be so distant?
272
00:20:07,532 --> 00:20:10,964
Father, can you just come
and sit beside me for a while?
273
00:20:12,375 --> 00:20:13,848
Yes.
274
00:20:13,848 --> 00:20:16,746
Father surely knows what I like.
275
00:20:36,678 --> 00:20:38,471
The meals at home are still the best.
276
00:20:38,471 --> 00:20:41,355
It still tastes as it did 10 years ago.
277
00:20:41,355 --> 00:20:43,041
Does it?
278
00:20:44,304 --> 00:20:47,000
Ever since your mother passed away
279
00:20:47,000 --> 00:20:49,630
I didn't care much about meals.
280
00:20:51,500 --> 00:20:55,846
I still remember those days when
Li Jue and Guo Si held us hostage
281
00:20:55,846 --> 00:20:57,722
and we were constantly on the run
282
00:20:57,722 --> 00:21:01,940
you'd have rather starved
to find me the best meat
283
00:21:01,940 --> 00:21:06,328
so that our cook could
make it to my liking.
284
00:21:08,576 --> 00:21:11,712
You were only 14 years old then.
285
00:21:11,712 --> 00:21:14,395
How could I bear to see you suffer?
286
00:21:14,395 --> 00:21:16,369
It was really tough on you
and the late emperor.
287
00:21:16,369 --> 00:21:19,973
Father, don't you think
that in the recent years
288
00:21:21,048 --> 00:21:24,785
it's been somewhat different
in the nation?
289
00:21:29,734 --> 00:21:33,631
No feudal lords fight over
the Central Plains anymore.
290
00:21:33,631 --> 00:21:35,233
The nation is more stable.
291
00:21:35,233 --> 00:21:38,435
Our officials no longer
have to be on the run.
292
00:21:38,435 --> 00:21:42,115
Our people can raise children
with the produce they planted.
293
00:21:43,500 --> 00:21:45,318
This is Cao Cao's Central Plain!
294
00:21:45,318 --> 00:21:49,259
Such stability is a insult
to the imperial family!
295
00:21:49,259 --> 00:21:50,807
This is His Majesty's Central Plain.
296
00:21:50,807 --> 00:21:53,460
It's the people's Central Plain.
297
00:21:53,460 --> 00:21:55,398
That is what Cao Cao sounds like!
298
00:22:05,657 --> 00:22:07,930
This is my own opinion.
299
00:22:10,993 --> 00:22:13,986
I know that a righteous ardor
is burning within you.
300
00:22:13,986 --> 00:22:16,420
You'd pledge your life to
the imperial family.
301
00:22:16,420 --> 00:22:19,402
Therefore, you're not willing to
accept the current situation.
302
00:22:19,402 --> 00:22:22,013
However, have you considered this?
303
00:22:22,013 --> 00:22:23,534
If you succeed in your plans
304
00:22:23,534 --> 00:22:26,897
all you'll have managed to do is
kill Cao Cao and a few of his men.
305
00:22:26,897 --> 00:22:32,136
His entire army will break up into
several minor and major feudal lords.
306
00:22:32,136 --> 00:22:34,542
It will cast us back into
those turbulent times again.
307
00:22:36,064 --> 00:22:37,999
However, if you should fail
308
00:22:39,825 --> 00:22:42,299
I'll have to die along with you.
309
00:22:43,660 --> 00:22:47,566
Just for my sake... quit now.
310
00:22:47,566 --> 00:22:49,089
Please?
311
00:22:56,237 --> 00:23:00,365
Why can't the imperial family
subdue Cao Cao's army?
312
00:23:00,365 --> 00:23:01,893
Are you frightened?
313
00:23:01,893 --> 00:23:06,093
Ever since you met him,
you've become more and more timid!
314
00:23:06,093 --> 00:23:07,266
Yes.
315
00:23:07,266 --> 00:23:10,238
It's because I don't wish to be
cold and indifferent as I once was.
316
00:23:10,238 --> 00:23:13,320
I don't wish to disregard
the preciousness of life.
317
00:23:14,885 --> 00:23:17,378
The current emperor has taught me
what love truly means.
318
00:23:17,378 --> 00:23:18,587
I love him.
319
00:23:18,587 --> 00:23:20,335
I love Father.
320
00:23:20,335 --> 00:23:22,188
I love the imperial family.
321
00:23:22,188 --> 00:23:24,202
I also love our people.
322
00:23:24,202 --> 00:23:28,332
I don't want our people to hate me
or Father in the future.
323
00:23:28,332 --> 00:23:30,230
Father...
324
00:23:32,669 --> 00:23:34,874
I'm begging you.
325
00:23:43,545 --> 00:23:44,813
My daughter...
326
00:23:48,816 --> 00:23:50,152
My daughter...
327
00:23:52,123 --> 00:23:55,532
You're still so young.
328
00:23:55,532 --> 00:23:58,912
I don't wish to get you involved either.
329
00:24:00,054 --> 00:24:02,684
But your mother was a royal princess.
330
00:24:02,684 --> 00:24:06,588
The entire Fu family served
the imperial family for generations.
331
00:24:07,853 --> 00:24:13,711
I don't... have a choice.
332
00:24:13,711 --> 00:24:15,191
You do.
333
00:24:15,191 --> 00:24:17,498
You do, Father.
334
00:24:17,498 --> 00:24:20,900
Cao Cao has yet to discover your plans.
335
00:24:20,900 --> 00:24:23,608
As long as we can get through
tomorrow safely
336
00:24:23,608 --> 00:24:25,726
nothing can go wrong.
337
00:24:25,726 --> 00:24:27,118
Then...
338
00:24:27,118 --> 00:24:29,836
we'll support His Majesty.
339
00:24:29,836 --> 00:24:31,040
We'll assist him.
340
00:24:31,040 --> 00:24:33,893
We'll help him govern the capital.
341
00:24:33,893 --> 00:24:38,576
We'll help him protect
the people in the capital.
342
00:24:41,836 --> 00:24:44,689
We've gone through such hardships
half my lifetime.
343
00:24:44,689 --> 00:24:49,843
Allow me to offer Father
a chance to live out your days happily.
344
00:24:49,843 --> 00:24:52,030
Enjoy your family life.
345
00:24:52,030 --> 00:24:55,567
Isn't this what Mother hoped for?
346
00:24:56,810 --> 00:24:57,854
Yes...
347
00:25:02,300 --> 00:25:04,108
My daughter...
348
00:25:45,875 --> 00:25:48,714
[Yang Meng, Wei Qiang, Fu Sheng,
Yin Sheng De, Yue Sheng Zhi]
349
00:25:53,042 --> 00:25:54,577
Was it thoroughly investigated?
350
00:25:54,577 --> 00:25:55,692
Yes.
351
00:25:55,692 --> 00:25:58,375
There are five garrison generals
who colluded with Fu Wan.
352
00:25:58,375 --> 00:26:01,547
But we won't have any evidence
until they make a move.
353
00:26:03,095 --> 00:26:04,932
They will take action.
354
00:26:04,932 --> 00:26:06,631
I'll go and alert Father now.
355
00:26:06,631 --> 00:26:07,631
Don't bother.
356
00:26:09,096 --> 00:26:11,724
I've already leaked
the information to Yang Xiu.
357
00:26:11,724 --> 00:26:12,884
What?
358
00:26:15,393 --> 00:26:16,395
Why?
359
00:27:06,028 --> 00:27:09,673
"The years of life reach not 100"
360
00:27:11,694 --> 00:27:16,292
"yet the heart is in constant worry
for a millennium."
361
00:27:16,292 --> 00:27:19,559
"The day is short while
the bitter night is long."
362
00:27:19,559 --> 00:27:24,233
"Why not go wandering by candlelight?"
363
00:27:38,161 --> 00:27:39,258
Zi Jian!
364
00:27:39,258 --> 00:27:41,230
The capital will soon be
in serious trouble.
365
00:27:41,230 --> 00:27:42,271
You're still drinking?
366
00:27:42,271 --> 00:27:43,844
What serious trouble?
367
00:27:43,844 --> 00:27:45,282
There's an issue with the garrison
368
00:27:45,282 --> 00:27:47,332
taking over the Tiger
and Leopard Cavalry's duty.
369
00:27:47,332 --> 00:27:49,847
Fu Wan has been contacting
leaders of the garrison lately.
370
00:27:49,847 --> 00:27:52,377
I think that they will rise in mutiny
when Duke Cao moves away.
371
00:27:53,903 --> 00:27:55,076
Fu Wan?
372
00:27:55,076 --> 00:27:56,420
Elder Statesman, Fu Wan?
373
00:27:56,420 --> 00:27:58,946
Exactly. You should report
this to the chancellor quickly.
374
00:27:58,946 --> 00:28:00,778
This time, we must do so
before Cao Pi does!
375
00:28:00,778 --> 00:28:05,023
If so, perhaps Pi and Man Chong
have already noticed.
376
00:28:05,023 --> 00:28:06,770
Fu Wan is in grave danger.
377
00:28:06,770 --> 00:28:08,869
I must report this to
His Majesty immediately.
378
00:28:08,869 --> 00:28:10,118
Have you lost your mind?
379
00:28:11,348 --> 00:28:13,325
Have you forgotten who you are?
380
00:28:13,325 --> 00:28:14,622
I'm completely sane.
381
00:28:14,622 --> 00:28:16,817
This attempt is as good as
throwing eggs at a rock.
382
00:28:16,817 --> 00:28:19,008
If this goes wrong,
the empress will be implicated!
383
00:28:19,008 --> 00:28:22,240
Before there's any
solid evidence to prove it
384
00:28:22,240 --> 00:28:24,221
there's still a chance to save him.
385
00:28:24,221 --> 00:28:26,040
Save him?
386
00:28:32,740 --> 00:28:35,207
You've actually never thought
of vying for it.
387
00:28:36,269 --> 00:28:38,200
What is this battle between
you and Cao Pi?
388
00:28:38,200 --> 00:28:41,413
It can be as trivial as your life but
as important as the future of the nation.
389
00:28:41,413 --> 00:28:43,151
Yet you're treating it like child's play.
390
00:28:43,151 --> 00:28:45,049
Why?
391
00:28:45,049 --> 00:28:48,673
Why does the first one I chose
behave in this way
392
00:28:48,673 --> 00:28:51,596
and the second is still the same?
393
00:28:54,253 --> 00:28:57,522
Even if I am to vie for it,
I won't do it like this!
394
00:29:09,368 --> 00:29:10,865
Your young master is drunk.
395
00:29:10,865 --> 00:29:12,200
Don't disturb him.
396
00:29:12,200 --> 00:29:14,151
Let him have a good sleep.
397
00:29:14,151 --> 00:29:15,333
Yes.
398
00:29:16,332 --> 00:29:18,732
50,000 guards of the Tiger
and Leopard Cavalry will head
399
00:29:18,732 --> 00:29:19,867
to Ye City from Shouchun.
400
00:29:19,867 --> 00:29:23,203
Are we really not going to
station any men in the capital?
401
00:29:23,203 --> 00:29:25,676
Since this is a deal that we agreed on
402
00:29:25,676 --> 00:29:28,718
we might as well be a bit more generous.
403
00:29:30,067 --> 00:29:31,144
Withdraw them all.
404
00:29:31,144 --> 00:29:34,242
It was my negligence
that led to such trouble.
405
00:29:35,815 --> 00:29:39,093
I wasn't forced
into making this decision.
406
00:29:41,097 --> 00:29:44,424
It's because I think spending
so much effort and so many resources
407
00:29:44,424 --> 00:29:51,704
on tackling the imperial family
is really not worthwhile.
408
00:29:55,469 --> 00:29:58,461
I might as well make such
an effort on conquering down south.
409
00:30:00,079 --> 00:30:05,126
Perhaps then, before my time is up,
I might sail down to the Wu Territory
410
00:30:05,126 --> 00:30:07,013
and gallop through Mount Zhong.
411
00:30:07,013 --> 00:30:09,355
However, I don't think those old fellows
412
00:30:09,355 --> 00:30:11,698
of the imperial family
will give up so easily.
413
00:30:11,698 --> 00:30:16,670
Only when the water subsides
can the rocks emerge.
414
00:30:24,839 --> 00:30:27,837
Master, Registrar Yang Xiu seeks
audience for an urgent military affair.
415
00:30:27,837 --> 00:30:29,281
- Send him in.
- Yes!
416
00:30:40,209 --> 00:30:42,743
- Duke Cao.
- What is it?
417
00:30:43,978 --> 00:30:48,144
I've found out that someone is going
to revolt upon your relocation.
418
00:31:09,381 --> 00:31:11,281
Who is it? Get off your horse!
419
00:31:11,281 --> 00:31:13,933
Marquis of Pingyuan has to report
an urgent matter to His Majesty!
420
00:31:13,933 --> 00:31:15,779
No one is to enter
the palace unauthorized.
421
00:31:15,779 --> 00:31:17,432
Please get off your horse
and record your pass.
422
00:31:17,432 --> 00:31:18,874
I'll have to inform them first.
423
00:31:18,874 --> 00:31:20,391
It will be too late
by the time you get back!
424
00:31:20,391 --> 00:31:23,467
I really have an urgent matter
to report to His Majesty now!
425
00:31:23,467 --> 00:31:24,704
Marquis, please forgive me.
426
00:31:24,704 --> 00:31:26,890
No officials are allowed in at night.
427
00:31:26,890 --> 00:31:28,224
Especially on horses.
428
00:31:28,224 --> 00:31:30,276
Marquis, please get off the horse
and wait here.
429
00:31:32,728 --> 00:31:35,364
That's the imperial pathway!
No horses are allowed!
430
00:31:35,364 --> 00:31:39,653
Once we get through tomorrow,
will the capital be at peace?
431
00:31:41,666 --> 00:31:42,700
Yes.
432
00:31:44,270 --> 00:31:46,451
Fortunately, you have
dissuaded Elder Statesman.
433
00:31:49,054 --> 00:31:51,625
But somehow, I feel as if
something is amiss.
434
00:31:53,078 --> 00:31:56,483
Cao Cao can't hurt your father
without any evidence.
435
00:31:56,483 --> 00:31:57,752
I'm worried about someone.
436
00:32:00,159 --> 00:32:01,349
Is it Yang Xiu?
437
00:32:03,073 --> 00:32:06,028
No, it's Sima Yi.
438
00:32:07,505 --> 00:32:12,473
He hates us, so I don't think he'd only
get back at us by assisting Cao Pi.
439
00:32:14,112 --> 00:32:17,689
Even if Zhong Da blames me
for the death of Sister Tang
440
00:32:17,689 --> 00:32:20,327
he won't hurt your father.
441
00:32:20,327 --> 00:32:21,846
He's not that sort of a person.
442
00:32:21,846 --> 00:32:22,965
Don't worry.
443
00:32:28,786 --> 00:32:30,810
Why would anyone be
riding horses in the palace?
444
00:32:33,594 --> 00:32:34,603
Your Majesty!
445
00:32:34,603 --> 00:32:37,233
Marquis of Pingyuan barged into
the imperial pathway on his horse!
446
00:32:37,233 --> 00:32:38,597
Something's wrong.
447
00:32:38,597 --> 00:32:40,298
- Summon him in!
- Yes.
448
00:32:44,165 --> 00:32:46,644
Greetings, Your Majesty
and Your Highness!
449
00:32:46,644 --> 00:32:48,501
What has happened?
450
00:32:48,501 --> 00:32:51,355
I barged in late at night
because it's an emergency!
451
00:32:51,355 --> 00:32:52,558
Tell us what it is quickly!
452
00:32:52,558 --> 00:32:55,539
Yang Xiu has discovered Elder Statesman's
collusion with the garrison!
453
00:32:55,539 --> 00:32:57,420
He must have reported it
to my father by now!
454
00:32:57,420 --> 00:32:59,008
My father will take action very soon!
455
00:32:59,008 --> 00:33:01,050
I was only in time to warn
the elder statesman.
456
00:33:01,050 --> 00:33:03,941
But I can't hold my father back!
457
00:33:03,941 --> 00:33:07,019
Your Majesty, please think of
a solution quickly!
458
00:33:09,259 --> 00:33:11,708
Your Majesty, I have to go to my father!
459
00:33:11,708 --> 00:33:13,517
Cao Cao will have him killed!
460
00:33:13,517 --> 00:33:15,204
You can't stop Cao Cao.
461
00:33:15,204 --> 00:33:16,700
I'll go.
462
00:33:31,944 --> 00:33:33,455
Your Majesty...
463
00:33:35,253 --> 00:33:38,298
[The memorial tablet of the late
Emperor of Han, Liu Xie]
464
00:33:38,298 --> 00:33:40,843
I have sinned!
465
00:33:40,843 --> 00:33:43,724
I have let you down!
466
00:33:48,876 --> 00:33:50,699
Your Majesty...
467
00:34:36,340 --> 00:34:39,300
I'll be condemned for all eternity...
468
00:34:40,521 --> 00:34:43,983
I'll be condemned for all eternity!
469
00:34:43,983 --> 00:34:46,387
[The memorial tablet of
sinned subject, Fu Wan]
470
00:34:47,438 --> 00:34:50,277
The north of the city will
face Cao Ren's attack.
471
00:34:50,277 --> 00:34:51,403
It will be the toughest.
472
00:34:51,403 --> 00:34:56,264
We must transport the oil
and arrows over there tonight.
473
00:34:56,264 --> 00:34:57,597
Yes, Sir!
474
00:35:05,539 --> 00:35:06,679
Arrest them!
475
00:36:22,077 --> 00:36:23,405
Loyal subjects...
476
00:36:25,101 --> 00:36:28,052
They are worth commending and admiring.
477
00:36:28,052 --> 00:36:30,802
But they are so regrettably dumb.
478
00:36:56,610 --> 00:36:58,922
Your Majesty was informed
quite quickly as well.
479
00:36:58,922 --> 00:37:01,527
Or should I say,
Your Majesty already knew about it?
480
00:37:01,527 --> 00:37:03,235
I will handle this.
481
00:37:03,235 --> 00:37:06,380
Duke Cao, can you compromise for once?
482
00:37:07,027 --> 00:37:08,144
It's too late.
483
00:38:28,675 --> 00:38:30,646
[The memorial tablet of
sinned subject, Fu Wan]
484
00:38:36,807 --> 00:38:38,577
Why would you do so?
485
00:38:41,184 --> 00:38:43,329
Didn't you promise me?
486
00:38:45,188 --> 00:38:47,373
Didn't you make me a promise?
487
00:38:47,373 --> 00:38:49,012
He did.
488
00:38:49,012 --> 00:38:50,724
But it was already too late.
489
00:38:50,724 --> 00:38:53,405
What are you doing here?
490
00:38:53,405 --> 00:38:54,943
I'm here to take credit for this.
491
00:38:55,942 --> 00:38:57,610
If I didn't expose this scheme
492
00:38:57,610 --> 00:39:00,155
the capital would be
a huge mess tomorrow.
493
00:39:15,130 --> 00:39:16,907
Why would you do so?
494
00:39:16,907 --> 00:39:19,438
When did you become so vicious?
495
00:39:19,438 --> 00:39:22,574
However begrudged you are,
you can just come at me!
496
00:39:22,574 --> 00:39:25,740
Why would you hurt the innocent?
497
00:39:25,740 --> 00:39:27,746
Are you done asking questions?
498
00:39:27,746 --> 00:39:31,760
It's a subject's duty
to eradicate rebellions.
499
00:39:31,760 --> 00:39:33,420
This isn't what you are.
500
00:39:33,420 --> 00:39:35,733
Why exactly did you do so?
501
00:39:38,219 --> 00:39:40,275
Your Majesty must have
had me misunderstood.
502
00:39:40,275 --> 00:39:43,181
I have always been like this.
503
00:39:43,181 --> 00:39:46,237
Your Majesty, please conduct
yourself with respect.
504
00:39:54,324 --> 00:39:55,420
Your Majesty.
505
00:40:07,065 --> 00:40:08,403
Greetings, Chancellor.
506
00:40:13,498 --> 00:40:15,251
You've done very well.
507
00:40:15,251 --> 00:40:17,980
Thank you for your compliment,
my wise master.
508
00:40:22,907 --> 00:40:25,643
It isn't that I don't trust Your Majesty.
509
00:40:27,045 --> 00:40:31,182
Your loyal subjects didn't give us
a chance to trust each other.
510
00:40:33,570 --> 00:40:35,672
Send her away to the
Cold Palace tomorrow.
511
00:40:41,054 --> 00:40:45,782
You and your wife can still
bid each other farewell.
512
00:41:47,652 --> 00:41:51,911
I had thought that among my sons
513
00:41:51,911 --> 00:41:56,338
Zi Jian was the most capable
of attaining great achievements.
514
00:41:56,338 --> 00:42:01,019
However, he barged through
the palace gates
515
00:42:01,019 --> 00:42:02,858
and rode on the imperial pathway!
516
00:42:02,858 --> 00:42:05,092
He barged into the palace late at night!
517
00:42:05,092 --> 00:42:08,179
This is already an unpardonable crime.
518
00:42:08,179 --> 00:42:10,827
Cane him 50 times!
519
00:42:12,603 --> 00:42:18,023
The Prefect of Official Carriage
who let him in is to be executed!
520
00:42:21,074 --> 00:42:23,251
This son...
521
00:42:27,610 --> 00:42:30,969
I'll just regard myself wrong
about his abilities.
522
00:42:43,079 --> 00:42:47,509
Write up a decree according
to what I just said!
523
00:42:52,318 --> 00:42:54,701
Yes, I'll draft it right away.
524
00:42:56,539 --> 00:42:58,476
Father, you mustn't!
525
00:43:04,257 --> 00:43:05,514
Father!
526
00:43:05,514 --> 00:43:08,400
This is entirely my fault.
527
00:43:09,818 --> 00:43:11,996
I insisted on barging in.
528
00:43:11,996 --> 00:43:14,612
It had nothing to do with
the Prefect of Official Carriage!
529
00:43:14,612 --> 00:43:17,163
Father, please don't kill
an innocent man!
530
00:43:17,163 --> 00:43:20,195
All the more, you mustn't get into
any conflict with His Majesty!
531
00:43:22,851 --> 00:43:24,157
Treacherous son!
532
00:43:29,166 --> 00:43:31,976
This is the Cao family's misfortune...
533
00:43:53,739 --> 00:43:58,739
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