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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,060 --> 00:00:07,970 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by Stay With Me Team @ viki 2 00:00:07,970 --> 00:00:11,000 "The Laugh of Peach Blossoms" by Rio Wang 3 00:00:12,650 --> 00:00:15,660 ♫ The moon in my hand laughs to it's heart content ♫ 4 00:00:15,660 --> 00:00:18,540 ♫ The cloud in front of me goes to bed early ♫ 5 00:00:18,540 --> 00:00:21,570 ♫ Spring breeze can't blow down my skinny waist ♫ 6 00:00:21,570 --> 00:00:24,580 ♫ I’m bouncing and vivacious in the Peach Blossom Spring ♫ 7 00:00:24,580 --> 00:00:27,610 ♫ Youngster, you shall not have the heart to return too early ♫ 8 00:00:27,610 --> 00:00:30,510 ♫ Swallows also fly here in pairs ♫ 9 00:00:30,510 --> 00:00:33,540 ♫ Peaches have died prematurely, and Japanese bananas also stay green ♫ 10 00:00:33,540 --> 00:00:36,600 ♫ Who cares if it rains and wind blows in a howling and pounding night ♫ 11 00:00:36,600 --> 00:00:39,440 ♫ Even if a flower bursts with fresh red color, it still will wither ♫ 12 00:00:39,440 --> 00:00:42,590 ♫ The heart of a youngster will never turn old ♫ 13 00:00:42,590 --> 00:00:45,570 ♫ Everyone heard, both young and old, ♫ 14 00:00:45,570 --> 00:00:48,570 ♫ That I want to row the boat in the water ♫ 15 00:00:48,570 --> 00:00:53,830 ♫ Willow catkins drift, drift beyond the corner of the sky ♫ 16 00:00:53,830 --> 00:00:57,230 ♫ Have you ever seen turmoil in the mortal world? ♫ 17 00:00:57,230 --> 00:01:00,560 ♫ Come back to chat with peach blossoms ♫ 18 00:01:00,560 --> 00:01:05,840 ♫ Willow catkins drift, drift beyond the corner of the sky ♫ 19 00:01:05,840 --> 00:01:09,340 ♫ Have you ever seen turmoil in the mortal world? ♫ 20 00:01:09,340 --> 00:01:12,640 ♫ Hurry up to chat with peach blossoms ♫ 21 00:01:12,640 --> 00:01:18,100 ♫ La la la la la la la la la la. La la la la la la la la la la ♫ 22 00:01:21,460 --> 00:01:24,590 ♫ I’m bouncing and vivacious in the Peach Blossom Spring ♫ 23 00:01:27,610 --> 00:01:30,370 ♫ Hurry up to chat with peach blossoms ♫ 24 00:01:30,370 --> 00:01:33,970 [I Will Never Let You Go] 25 00:01:33,970 --> 00:01:36,870 [Episode 49] 26 00:01:37,710 --> 00:01:39,430 Men! 27 00:01:40,440 --> 00:01:44,800 - Your Highness. - Tell Old Master to come here with Liu Qingyan. 28 00:01:44,800 --> 00:01:48,190 - I have something important to discuss with him. - Yes. 29 00:02:34,410 --> 00:02:37,540 How dare you! Who are you to boldly trespass into Hanzhao Hall? 30 00:02:40,570 --> 00:02:44,090 - Greetings, Your Majesty. - Your Majesty, he... 31 00:02:44,090 --> 00:02:47,280 - You can go now. - Yes. 32 00:02:51,200 --> 00:02:53,900 I don't remember calling you for an audience. 33 00:02:53,900 --> 00:02:57,740 How did you avoid the numerous guards of the palace and manage to get here? 34 00:02:57,740 --> 00:03:01,330 I haven't lost my martial arts skills. Please forgive me. 35 00:03:01,330 --> 00:03:03,200 Forgive you? 36 00:03:03,200 --> 00:03:09,130 You refused to find Biluotian for me and you deceived me that you lost your martial arts skills. 37 00:03:09,130 --> 00:03:10,820 How could I forgive you? 38 00:03:10,820 --> 00:03:15,100 I'm here to make a petition. I'm willing to redeem myself by achieving merit in your behalf. 39 00:03:15,100 --> 00:03:17,780 Merit? 40 00:03:17,780 --> 00:03:19,950 What merit? 41 00:03:21,210 --> 00:03:25,020 I'm willing to pretend to support Dongfang Shi as a wanted suspect, 42 00:03:25,020 --> 00:03:30,030 infiltrate the enemy's military core and collect information as a spy, and help you pacify the rebels. 43 00:03:33,560 --> 00:03:35,700 You talk the talk. 44 00:03:35,700 --> 00:03:41,880 As far as I'm concerned, Dongfang Shi also likes Hua Buqi. You're even setting a trap to capture him? 45 00:03:41,880 --> 00:03:45,400 You two are fierce rivals. 46 00:03:45,400 --> 00:03:47,930 How would you gain his trust? 47 00:03:48,810 --> 00:03:53,360 I did deceive Your Majesty before. It's reasonable for Your Majesty to punish me. 48 00:03:53,360 --> 00:03:56,570 You can send me on an expedition with my secret guards 49 00:03:56,570 --> 00:04:01,320 to fight his thousands of men with just a dozen of us. With such a sure death situation, 50 00:04:01,320 --> 00:04:05,910 if I ran away before the battle, you can give the order to execute me. 51 00:04:05,910 --> 00:04:12,070 When that happens, everybody will know that you hate my guts. 52 00:04:12,070 --> 00:04:15,020 I will then have no way back. 53 00:04:15,020 --> 00:04:17,620 How will you gain Dongfang Shi's trust? 54 00:04:17,620 --> 00:04:22,240 After I run away on the eve of the battle, I will let Dongfang Shi know my whereabouts on purpose. 55 00:04:22,240 --> 00:04:27,210 He will definitely try to stop me because he wants the sacred item and the map. 56 00:04:27,210 --> 00:04:30,060 Then, I will pretend to surrender to him. 57 00:04:31,130 --> 00:04:36,240 Dongfang Shi has always wanted to gain the trust of our officials. 58 00:04:36,240 --> 00:04:41,400 If he can use me to attract more officials to support him, 59 00:04:41,400 --> 00:04:43,950 he won't let the chance go. 60 00:04:45,570 --> 00:04:49,930 Isn't that further increasing the arrogance of the rebels? 61 00:04:49,930 --> 00:04:54,720 Chen Yu, you managed to deceive me even when you were right under my nose. 62 00:04:54,720 --> 00:04:58,500 If you go to the enemy's camp, how can I discipline you? 63 00:04:58,500 --> 00:05:01,250 How can you make me believe you? 64 00:05:01,250 --> 00:05:06,100 Master Zhu Ba is in your hand. I dare not betray you. 65 00:05:06,100 --> 00:05:08,980 I just want to end the war soon, 66 00:05:08,980 --> 00:05:13,900 so people can live a peaceful and happy life. Please allow me to do so. 67 00:05:18,560 --> 00:05:20,940 Buqi, 68 00:05:20,940 --> 00:05:23,860 I can't waste all the efforts exerted for this plan to work. 69 00:05:24,890 --> 00:05:29,550 This is my only option. Sorry. 70 00:05:42,160 --> 00:05:45,730 - Your Highness. - You can go now. - Yes. 71 00:05:58,070 --> 00:06:03,310 Zhu brat, biting off your tongue to kill yourself is just an urban myth. 72 00:06:03,310 --> 00:06:07,510 If you bite off your tongue, you'll just be mute. 73 00:06:11,540 --> 00:06:17,830 Stop torturing yourself. Otherwise, you'll be a mute queen. 74 00:06:21,480 --> 00:06:23,070 Come. 75 00:06:46,800 --> 00:06:48,410 Here. 76 00:06:52,810 --> 00:07:00,110 Zhu brat, don't you want to personally see me kill the emperor and avenge Grand Master Zhu? 77 00:07:00,110 --> 00:07:03,860 If you want it to happen, have some food. 78 00:07:03,860 --> 00:07:09,100 Stop thinking about suicide or hurting yourself. Here. 79 00:07:14,630 --> 00:07:20,570 Zhu brat, this war will be over soon. I will definitely win. 80 00:07:22,890 --> 00:07:28,520 Once I rule the world and become the sixth emperor of this dynasty, the prophecy will lose its power. 81 00:07:28,520 --> 00:07:32,730 By then, I'll try my best to protect you. 82 00:07:32,730 --> 00:07:36,280 I promise, nobody will be able to hurt you. 83 00:07:38,340 --> 00:07:41,100 Even if the prophecy lost its power, so what? 84 00:07:43,430 --> 00:07:47,070 There are so many people who want money and fame. 85 00:07:47,070 --> 00:07:52,800 Even if you become the emperor, there will still be people who want those treasures. 86 00:07:55,640 --> 00:07:58,310 I don't want to talk to you anymore. 87 00:07:59,460 --> 00:08:01,810 Since you don't want to let me go, 88 00:08:02,960 --> 00:08:05,880 can you at least release Yuan Chong? 89 00:08:05,880 --> 00:08:08,600 You surely have nothing to fear in letting him go. 90 00:08:11,830 --> 00:08:15,190 Mo Ruofei capturing Yuan Chong was a pleasant surprise. 91 00:08:15,930 --> 00:08:21,980 Yuan Chong is the only son of the Capital City Garrison Commander. Once we reach the capital, I need to use him. 92 00:08:21,980 --> 00:08:24,680 I can't release him. 93 00:08:24,680 --> 00:08:31,140 Other than threatening people, do people like you not have any more methods to obtain the world? 94 00:08:35,140 --> 00:08:41,390 Zhu brat, I know that you look down on everything that I do. 95 00:08:42,060 --> 00:08:48,040 But to get the throne, I have to exhaust all means, including schemes and intrigues. 96 00:08:50,100 --> 00:08:55,920 Those who win will be the kings, those who lose will be the thieves. History is written by the winner. 97 00:09:15,240 --> 00:09:16,990 Your Highness. 98 00:09:18,550 --> 00:09:23,720 - Chen Yu, go see Zhu brat. - You want me to hurt her again? 99 00:09:24,470 --> 00:09:26,670 I want you to persuade her. 100 00:09:26,670 --> 00:09:32,510 She hasn't eaten anything for three days. If she keeps on like this, I'm worried about her health. 101 00:10:06,020 --> 00:10:08,860 Didn't you tell me to stop pestering you? 102 00:10:10,250 --> 00:10:12,370 Why are you here? 103 00:10:13,970 --> 00:10:18,280 His Highness said you haven't eaten anything for days. 104 00:10:21,880 --> 00:10:27,280 Since you've pushed me to Dongfang Shi, don't you dare bother me again. 105 00:10:27,280 --> 00:10:29,080 Buqi. 106 00:10:30,850 --> 00:10:33,250 Xiao Xia died. 107 00:10:35,160 --> 00:10:37,800 Grand Master Zhu also died. 108 00:10:40,960 --> 00:10:44,230 You also died in my heart. 109 00:10:47,380 --> 00:10:50,340 From now on, 110 00:10:50,340 --> 00:10:54,030 we have no more business with each other. 111 00:10:54,030 --> 00:10:56,030 Get out! 112 00:10:57,810 --> 00:10:59,800 Actually, 113 00:11:02,240 --> 00:11:08,820 when Grand Master Zhu and I were arrested in the capital, he once told me 114 00:11:08,820 --> 00:11:14,400 that he was afraid he wouldn't be able to survive the ordeal. Zhu Fu was also forced to hide out. 115 00:11:14,400 --> 00:11:20,000 If he died, he wouldn't be able to face the ancestors of House of Zhu. 116 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:24,230 It's lucky that Zhu Zhu is very smart, way better than him. 117 00:11:24,230 --> 00:11:27,170 She will definitely rebuild the House of Zhu in the future. 118 00:11:27,170 --> 00:11:29,990 This way, he'll be able to redeem some honor. 119 00:11:34,290 --> 00:11:38,640 Did he really say those words? 120 00:11:38,640 --> 00:11:41,280 Those were indeed his words. 121 00:11:45,250 --> 00:11:50,150 Buqi, many people in the House of Zhu are waiting for you. 122 00:11:53,910 --> 00:11:56,260 Eat something. 123 00:11:59,600 --> 00:12:03,330 Untie me, Dongfang Shi. 124 00:12:09,430 --> 00:12:14,220 - I can untie you, but you— - I want to eat! 125 00:12:19,770 --> 00:12:23,570 Go away. I don't want to see you again. 126 00:12:24,540 --> 00:12:28,800 General Chen, there's no use for you here. You can go now. 127 00:12:32,720 --> 00:12:34,440 Go! 128 00:12:39,060 --> 00:12:42,310 ♫ You're like the wind ♫ 129 00:12:42,310 --> 00:12:46,060 ♫ Gently and flowy when touched ♫ 130 00:12:46,060 --> 00:12:50,130 ♫ Taking away all my resistance ♫ 131 00:12:50,130 --> 00:12:54,280 ♫ Not rushing to make me surrender ♫ 132 00:12:54,280 --> 00:12:58,190 ♫ Aren't you like the wind ♫ 133 00:12:58,190 --> 00:13:02,150 ♫ Rustling as you intrude ♫ 134 00:13:02,150 --> 00:13:05,420 You should go as well! I don't want to see you either! 135 00:13:07,390 --> 00:13:11,170 Zhu brat, even if you don't want to see me, 136 00:13:11,170 --> 00:13:14,460 I will still show up in front of you everyday. 137 00:13:14,460 --> 00:13:15,920 Don't worry. 138 00:13:15,920 --> 00:13:21,250 Once I enter the capital, the House of Zhu will appear in Suzhou again. 139 00:13:21,250 --> 00:13:24,500 By that time, the House of Zhu will not only be the richest merchant in Jiangnan, 140 00:13:24,500 --> 00:13:27,160 but the richest merchant in the country. 141 00:13:28,220 --> 00:13:31,220 - Here. - Untie me! 142 00:13:48,730 --> 00:13:52,180 Wait. I'll show you something. 143 00:13:56,430 --> 00:13:59,030 Zhu brat. 144 00:13:59,030 --> 00:14:03,370 Remember this? I ordered someone to bring it here from Xichu Province. 145 00:14:03,370 --> 00:14:06,780 You haven't had a good appetite lately. This is sweet and sour, 146 00:14:06,780 --> 00:14:08,810 a good appetizer. 147 00:14:13,100 --> 00:14:14,980 Don't worry. 148 00:14:16,470 --> 00:14:20,960 Every time I taste this, I will think about the time we got lost in the desert. 149 00:14:20,960 --> 00:14:25,160 We were tired, hungry, and thirsty. 150 00:14:26,110 --> 00:14:29,460 But nobody bothered us. 151 00:14:29,460 --> 00:14:32,640 At that time, you had to rely on me. 152 00:14:32,640 --> 00:14:35,170 I also liked being depended on by you. 153 00:14:36,190 --> 00:14:39,250 Back then, I had thoughts like this. 154 00:14:39,250 --> 00:14:42,030 If we could live like that together for the rest of our lives, 155 00:14:43,680 --> 00:14:45,030 it wouldn't be so bad. 156 00:14:45,030 --> 00:14:48,680 For a commander, don't you have other things to do? 157 00:14:51,570 --> 00:14:53,530 You're not moved? 158 00:14:55,270 --> 00:15:00,260 Mo Ruofei told me that when you first got into Mo Manor, you lighted fireworks for the new year. 159 00:15:00,260 --> 00:15:05,260 The "Money God giving wealth" part in the end became "Money God taking your life." Today, I'll make it up to you. 160 00:15:35,860 --> 00:15:39,230 ♫ For whom is my bosom friend drunk ♫ 161 00:15:39,230 --> 00:15:42,950 Old man, help me! ♫ Tossing and turning for thousands of years is painful to the heart ♫ 162 00:15:42,950 --> 00:15:44,750 - Help! - That's poisonous! ♫ Dream once ♫ 163 00:15:44,750 --> 00:15:49,170 -Old man, help me! - Hit it! Hit it! ♫ and turn into tears; That is the sadness and beauty of being alone ♫ 164 00:15:49,170 --> 00:15:53,510 Oh my god! I'll hit it! ♫ Snow swirl in the sky while sighing the parting ♫ 165 00:15:53,510 --> 00:15:56,150 It's dead. ♫ Wind blown sand-like time doesn't cycle ♫ 166 00:15:56,150 --> 00:15:57,090 It's dead! 167 00:15:57,090 --> 00:16:00,590 ♫ What can we do for long cherished-wishes are hard to fulfill ♫ 168 00:16:00,590 --> 00:16:06,290 ♫ The gloomy zither sound makes my soul desire to fall ♫ 169 00:16:06,290 --> 00:16:11,470 - Wow, Sister Xiao Xia, you're so pretty! - I've never seen Sister Xiao Xia dressed like this. ♫ Whose white-robed lad are you? Why are you ♫ 170 00:16:11,470 --> 00:16:14,370 - Right? So pretty. - My Lady. ♫ Whose white-robed lad are you ♫ ♫ reluctant to leave this mortal world ♫ 171 00:16:14,370 --> 00:16:16,810 Why should I dress like this? ♫ One sigh not ever returning ♫ 172 00:16:16,810 --> 00:16:20,200 ♫ The night is long, the clothes are cold, unable to sleep ♫ 173 00:16:20,200 --> 00:16:23,710 ♫ Whose white-robed lad are you ♫ 174 00:16:23,710 --> 00:16:27,140 ♫ Resolutely carving the breaking point ♫ 175 00:16:27,140 --> 00:16:34,300 ♫ I'd rather that we not meet in splendor in this life ♫ 176 00:17:05,210 --> 00:17:09,260 Old man, you're back so soon. 177 00:17:09,260 --> 00:17:13,590 I was afraid if I didn't come back soon enough, that Hua Buqi would have clouded your judgment, 178 00:17:13,590 --> 00:17:17,560 making you fall into the crafty scheme of that evil emperor, and die. 179 00:17:20,580 --> 00:17:24,060 Don't worry. I'm as smart as you. 180 00:17:24,930 --> 00:17:26,780 Smart? 181 00:17:27,740 --> 00:17:31,050 If you're smart, you wouldn't have charged towards there and endangered yourself. 182 00:17:31,050 --> 00:17:35,600 Shi'er, when will you ever learn to be clever? 183 00:17:35,600 --> 00:17:40,470 If I didn't throw myself out there, I wouldn't have known that Liu Qingwu had become the emperor's consort. 184 00:17:40,470 --> 00:17:45,070 - Liu Qingwu? - That's why I need to discuss this with you. 185 00:17:47,420 --> 00:17:51,310 I asked Bai Jianfei to keep an eye on Liu Qingwu's whereabouts. 186 00:17:51,310 --> 00:17:56,560 Once there's a chance, Liu Qingyan shall kill her and replace her. 187 00:17:56,560 --> 00:18:02,190 If it works well, there's a chance that we don't need to lose any soldiers 188 00:18:02,190 --> 00:18:05,490 and assassinate the emperor up close. 189 00:18:06,530 --> 00:18:08,130 Good. 190 00:18:08,130 --> 00:18:13,100 Keep Liu Qingyan here. You make the arrangement on this matter. 191 00:18:13,600 --> 00:18:15,350 Also, 192 00:18:16,330 --> 00:18:20,750 although Chen Yu surrendered to you, you can't keep him here. 193 00:18:21,260 --> 00:18:24,090 Well... I have my own plan. 194 00:18:24,090 --> 00:18:27,750 He's the emperor's nephew. He has to be killed. 195 00:18:27,750 --> 00:18:31,450 The emperor has settled in Liuzhou. We won't be able to take the city easily. 196 00:18:31,450 --> 00:18:34,410 Xuzhou is known to be easy to defend but hard to attack. 197 00:18:34,410 --> 00:18:38,060 However, the commander guarding it is Chang Kuan, Chen Yu's uncle. 198 00:18:38,060 --> 00:18:41,320 I'm planning to send Chen Yu to take care of this bone that's hardest to chew on. 199 00:18:41,320 --> 00:18:44,660 Have him conquer Xuzhou to show his loyalty. 200 00:18:49,460 --> 00:18:52,480 Conquer Xuzhou? 201 00:18:52,480 --> 00:18:55,520 If we can do that, it'll be so easy to get the six cities in Jiangnan. 202 00:18:55,520 --> 00:19:01,190 The reason I especially asked you to come to Luizhou and man this camp is because the emperor is here, too. 203 00:19:01,190 --> 00:19:05,580 That way, I can take Chen Yu and some of our troops to secretly attack Xuzhou. 204 00:19:05,580 --> 00:19:07,840 We will definitely get Xuzhou. 205 00:19:07,840 --> 00:19:11,430 But I don't feel comfortable having Chen Yu lead the troops by himself. 206 00:19:12,130 --> 00:19:14,090 Shi'er. 207 00:19:14,090 --> 00:19:17,730 You will take Hua Buqi with you to Xuzhou, right? 208 00:19:19,000 --> 00:19:25,540 You are worried that if you leave her here, I'll poison her to interrogate her. Am I right? 209 00:19:25,540 --> 00:19:27,950 Yes. 210 00:19:27,950 --> 00:19:31,320 We have the upper hand in the battlefield now. 211 00:19:32,460 --> 00:19:36,840 I will prove to you that even without the Biluotian treasure, 212 00:19:36,840 --> 00:19:39,440 I can still get the throne. 213 00:20:05,820 --> 00:20:07,800 Greetings, Your Highness. 214 00:20:09,760 --> 00:20:14,930 - General Chen, thank you in advance for your service on this journey. - You're too kind. 215 00:20:16,630 --> 00:20:18,430 Zhu brat. 216 00:20:48,130 --> 00:20:50,970 You had Chen Yu escort us on this journey. 217 00:20:50,970 --> 00:20:54,380 Aren't you afraid that I will run away with him in the middle of the journey? 218 00:20:54,380 --> 00:20:56,620 He is now my great general. 219 00:20:56,620 --> 00:20:59,120 Naturally, he has no relationship with you. 220 00:20:59,120 --> 00:21:01,420 Why would he run away with you? 221 00:21:03,680 --> 00:21:06,300 When he is useful, he is the great general. 222 00:21:06,300 --> 00:21:09,690 When he is not, he will be the first one you'll kill. 223 00:21:09,690 --> 00:21:11,720 You are really difficult. 224 00:21:11,720 --> 00:21:14,270 No matter what I say, you'll answer back. 225 00:21:14,270 --> 00:21:17,290 I deliberately transferred old man to Liuzhou to head the operations there, 226 00:21:17,290 --> 00:21:20,160 so I can hide you in a safe place. 227 00:21:22,430 --> 00:21:27,850 That place has enchanting scenery. Perhaps, it will calm your mood. 228 00:21:59,350 --> 00:22:03,370 His Highness has given orders for General Chen to please put this mask on. 229 00:22:45,000 --> 00:22:46,700 Your Highness is really careful. 230 00:22:46,700 --> 00:22:50,570 You brought me to Xuzhou in a blindfold. I think you still don't trust me completely. 231 00:22:50,570 --> 00:22:53,070 Correct. I don't trust you at all. 232 00:22:53,070 --> 00:22:57,240 Since you don't trust me, why did you bring me here? 233 00:22:57,240 --> 00:23:01,400 Now, I will give you an opportunity to show your loyalty. 234 00:23:01,400 --> 00:23:03,380 I will bring the troops to surround Xuzhou. 235 00:23:03,380 --> 00:23:07,600 I will also let General Mo and General Yun come over from Wujia Town. 236 00:23:07,600 --> 00:23:13,680 What you must do is to go with the two of them to the General Manor in Xuzhou and kill Chang Kuan. 237 00:23:13,680 --> 00:23:15,260 Are you saying, just the three of us? 238 00:23:15,260 --> 00:23:16,810 That's right. 239 00:23:16,810 --> 00:23:19,670 Your Highness, are you regarding us too highly? 240 00:23:19,670 --> 00:23:23,640 Aren't we getting ourselves killed if we infiltrate into the General Manor to kill Chang Kuan? 241 00:23:23,640 --> 00:23:27,530 Furthermore, Chang Kuan is also my uncle. 242 00:23:28,600 --> 00:23:31,520 If Your Highness thinks that I am always victorious in every battle, 243 00:23:31,520 --> 00:23:33,540 then I'm afraid Your Highness will be disappointed with me. 244 00:23:33,540 --> 00:23:38,350 I am just a traitor who ran away on the eve of the battle. I am not some god of war. 245 00:23:40,710 --> 00:23:43,430 Precisely because Chang Kuan is your uncle, 246 00:23:43,430 --> 00:23:45,640 he will lower down his guard when he sees you. 247 00:23:45,640 --> 00:23:48,610 You can then make your move. 248 00:23:48,610 --> 00:23:53,120 What's the matter? Are you planning to abandon the first mission that I assign you? 249 00:23:53,120 --> 00:23:56,470 - How can I trust you? - Even if you really kill Chang Kuan, 250 00:23:56,470 --> 00:23:59,160 the city gates still might not be opened for you. 251 00:23:59,160 --> 00:24:02,180 Previously, I sent political advisers to persuade Chang Kuan to surrender. 252 00:24:02,180 --> 00:24:09,340 But he didn't accord any honor to me. He killed the person I sent. Are you confident of persuading him to surrender? 253 00:24:10,560 --> 00:24:14,360 That year, when the Emperor became suspicious of Royal Father, 254 00:24:14,360 --> 00:24:17,050 this uncle of mine was also implicated. 255 00:24:17,050 --> 00:24:21,550 Otherwise, he would have become the Minister of War a long time ago. I can try to persuade him to surrender. 256 00:24:21,550 --> 00:24:24,050 If you can conquer Xuzhou without using one single soldier, 257 00:24:24,050 --> 00:24:25,980 wouldn't that be a good thing for Your Highness? 258 00:24:25,980 --> 00:24:28,610 Of course, it is the best if he can be persuaded to surrender. 259 00:24:28,610 --> 00:24:32,550 If he can't, kill him. 260 00:24:42,280 --> 00:24:47,300 Your Majesty, please try some of this herbal soup that I have prepared for you. 261 00:24:48,700 --> 00:24:53,000 These few days, Your Majesty took the trouble to come to the military camp to boost the morale of the soldiers. 262 00:24:53,000 --> 00:24:55,770 I feel pained when I look at you. 263 00:24:55,770 --> 00:24:59,230 Your Majesty, you must take care of your health. 264 00:25:01,110 --> 00:25:06,170 There isn't any good news in all the reports to me these few days. 265 00:25:17,690 --> 00:25:20,150 The secret report from the front line said that 266 00:25:20,150 --> 00:25:24,730 Chen Yu surrendered to Dongfang Shi. The two of them have gone to Xuzhou, 267 00:25:24,730 --> 00:25:29,710 and the garrison general of Xuzhou is Chen Yu's uncle, Chang Kuan. 268 00:25:29,710 --> 00:25:35,670 Looks like Dongfang Shi wants to make use of Chen Yu to conquer Xuzhou. 269 00:25:35,670 --> 00:25:39,640 If Your Majesty is not at peace, I am willing to go to Xuzhou 270 00:25:39,640 --> 00:25:43,770 to boost the morale of the soldiers, and help unburden you. 271 00:25:43,770 --> 00:25:47,240 How can I allow you to go there? 272 00:25:47,240 --> 00:25:50,570 But my generals and soldiers 273 00:25:50,570 --> 00:25:53,210 have all gone to destroy the traitors. 274 00:25:53,210 --> 00:25:57,350 There is indeed no one around who I can use. 275 00:25:59,150 --> 00:26:01,510 I am Your Majesty's consort. 276 00:26:01,510 --> 00:26:04,270 It is natural that I should bear the burden for Your Majesty. 277 00:26:04,270 --> 00:26:05,670 Your Majesty, please don't worry. 278 00:26:05,670 --> 00:26:10,180 I learned martial arts since young. I have some knowledge of military formations and strategies. 279 00:26:10,180 --> 00:26:12,460 No! No! 280 00:26:12,460 --> 00:26:17,500 Your Majesty, if you are worried, just send more soldiers to go with me. 281 00:26:18,810 --> 00:26:22,440 You really don't know how dangerous Xuzhou is. 282 00:26:22,440 --> 00:26:26,670 I am just going there to boost the morale of the soldiers. I am not going to fight the enemy in the battlefield. 283 00:26:26,670 --> 00:26:29,190 Your Majesty, please don't worry. 284 00:26:38,860 --> 00:26:41,700 I will trouble you then, my beloved consort. 285 00:26:41,700 --> 00:26:46,550 But you must pay attention to safety and come back safely. 286 00:26:46,550 --> 00:26:50,320 For Your Majesty's sake, I will return safely. 287 00:26:50,320 --> 00:26:53,420 I will go and make travel preparations now. 288 00:26:55,020 --> 00:26:56,570 Go. 289 00:27:07,220 --> 00:27:09,050 Official Bai. 290 00:27:09,050 --> 00:27:13,440 Select for me the imperial guards to escort Consort Qing along the entire journey. 291 00:27:13,440 --> 00:27:17,200 They must ensure the safety of Consort Qing. 292 00:27:17,200 --> 00:27:18,660 Yes. 293 00:27:29,640 --> 00:27:31,330 Your Highness. 294 00:27:31,330 --> 00:27:33,560 How dare you, Yun Lang! 295 00:27:33,560 --> 00:27:36,310 You took the chance when I was in the battle with His Majesty in Liuzhou 296 00:27:36,310 --> 00:27:39,800 to set fire to the military camp, created chaos, and abducted Zhu brat. 297 00:27:39,800 --> 00:27:42,880 I have no idea what Your Highness is talking about. 298 00:27:42,880 --> 00:27:47,670 These last few days, I was in Wujia Town searching for spies. I did not return to Liuzhou military camp at all. 299 00:27:47,670 --> 00:27:50,020 How dare you deny it! 300 00:27:50,020 --> 00:27:53,770 So why did the guards that I sent to Wujia Town say that Mo Roufei was the only one they saw and they did not see you? 301 00:27:53,770 --> 00:27:56,620 They said that you only returned to Wujia Town the next day. 302 00:27:56,620 --> 00:28:00,340 It's just pure coincidence. That time, I was able to capture a spy. 303 00:28:00,340 --> 00:28:03,070 To ensure this news would not be leaked, I interrogated him secretly. 304 00:28:03,070 --> 00:28:05,990 I only returned to the camp after the interrogation. 305 00:28:08,790 --> 00:28:12,810 Good. Where is the spy then? 306 00:28:12,810 --> 00:28:16,120 He is already dead because he could not bear the beatings during the interrogation. 307 00:28:16,850 --> 00:28:19,600 Good. Good. 308 00:28:19,600 --> 00:28:21,350 What an excellent dead man who tells no tales. 309 00:28:21,350 --> 00:28:24,530 Yun Lang, you have really become smart. 310 00:28:24,530 --> 00:28:27,400 I am only telling the truth. 311 00:28:28,550 --> 00:28:32,960 Your Highness, Lang was really in Wujia Town these last few days searching for spies. 312 00:28:32,960 --> 00:28:34,560 Enough! 313 00:28:39,530 --> 00:28:42,950 I'll believe for now that you were in Wujia Town searching for spies, 314 00:28:42,950 --> 00:28:45,660 but, Yun Lang, you have to remember this very clearly. 315 00:28:45,660 --> 00:28:48,880 I know that you are also interested in Zhu brat, too, 316 00:28:48,880 --> 00:28:53,780 but you're now working for me. Behave yourself! 317 00:28:53,780 --> 00:28:58,750 If you implicate the people of Feiyun Fortress because of this, you have to bear the consequences yourself. 318 00:28:58,750 --> 00:29:00,530 I would not dare. 319 00:29:00,530 --> 00:29:02,090 It's best that you wouldn't dare. 320 00:29:02,090 --> 00:29:04,650 I had you two come today 321 00:29:04,650 --> 00:29:07,460 because I have a new mission for you. 322 00:29:24,140 --> 00:29:25,950 Little Sister Dansha. 323 00:29:33,090 --> 00:29:35,340 Are you still angry with me? 324 00:29:37,490 --> 00:29:41,420 We planned for such a long time to seek revenge on Xiao Jiufeng, 325 00:29:41,420 --> 00:29:43,910 yet you secretly took risks and went to rescue Hua Buqi?! 326 00:29:43,910 --> 00:29:45,480 I didn't take any risk to rescue her. 327 00:29:45,480 --> 00:29:47,570 I went to look for you that day. 328 00:29:47,570 --> 00:29:52,910 I overheard the orders you gave to Yun Qi of replacing the spy with a death convict. 329 00:29:54,130 --> 00:29:59,920 Brother Yun, Dongfang Shi will surely kill you if he manages to find any evidence on this. 330 00:29:59,920 --> 00:30:03,020 At that time, our plan for revenge will come to ruin because of this one mistake. 331 00:30:03,020 --> 00:30:05,550 You are really selfish. 332 00:30:06,450 --> 00:30:10,530 Dongfang Shi assigned cousin and I a mission that we have little chance of surviving. 333 00:30:10,530 --> 00:30:15,480 He told us to follow Cheng Yu in infiltrating into the General Manor in Xuzhou and persuade Chang Kuan to surrender. 334 00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:18,700 Isn't this obviously sending us to our deaths? 335 00:30:19,600 --> 00:30:22,950 Chen Yu, the son of Seventh Prince? 336 00:30:22,950 --> 00:30:25,440 Why... did he surrender to Dongfang Shi? 337 00:30:25,440 --> 00:30:27,660 What is so strange about this? 338 00:30:29,350 --> 00:30:34,560 From ancient times, there was no lack of people who betrayed their countries and surrendered to their enemies during war times. 339 00:30:34,560 --> 00:30:39,310 But, Brother Yun, Chang Kuan is the uncle of Chen Yu. 340 00:30:39,310 --> 00:30:40,790 Nothing bad will happen. 341 00:30:40,790 --> 00:30:43,010 I hope so, too. 342 00:30:45,180 --> 00:30:48,960 Sister Dansha, in this trip to the General Manor in Xuzhou, 343 00:30:48,960 --> 00:30:50,530 I'll try my best to come back alive. 344 00:30:50,530 --> 00:30:53,960 After that, we still have to get our revenge and kill Xiao Jiufeng together. 345 00:30:57,040 --> 00:30:59,470 You must come back alive. 346 00:31:26,090 --> 00:31:27,760 You're the Lotus Robe Knight? 347 00:31:27,760 --> 00:31:32,230 We will attack the city soon. We don't have much time so I'll be frank. 348 00:31:33,020 --> 00:31:35,390 Do you still want to save Buqi? 349 00:31:50,020 --> 00:31:53,940 My Lady, there's one thing I want to tell you. 350 00:31:53,940 --> 00:31:57,360 Maybe you won't like what you'll hear, but I still want to tell you. 351 00:31:57,360 --> 00:32:00,610 In Commandery Prince of Dongping's heart, there's no you. 352 00:32:00,610 --> 00:32:03,060 You should stop risking your life for him. 353 00:32:03,950 --> 00:32:06,960 Do you think I'm doing this for him? 354 00:32:06,960 --> 00:32:09,180 What else could it be? 355 00:32:11,050 --> 00:32:13,640 I understand why you would think so. 356 00:32:14,580 --> 00:32:16,710 He and Dongfang Shi are in Xuzhou. 357 00:32:16,710 --> 00:32:19,640 I then asked the emperor's permission to go to Xuzhou. 358 00:32:19,640 --> 00:32:23,780 But I didn't go on this trip for him. 359 00:32:24,820 --> 00:32:27,010 I've thought it through. 360 00:32:27,010 --> 00:32:30,250 I can never have Chen Yu. 361 00:32:30,250 --> 00:32:33,510 I then have to take something else. 362 00:32:33,510 --> 00:32:35,810 What do you want to have? 363 00:32:38,050 --> 00:32:40,400 According to Yu'er's information, 364 00:32:40,400 --> 00:32:44,920 your twin sister is in Dongfang Shi's camp. 365 00:32:44,920 --> 00:32:46,360 Yu'er? 366 00:32:46,360 --> 00:32:49,530 Are you talking about Chen Yu? 367 00:32:49,530 --> 00:32:51,560 Right. 368 00:32:51,560 --> 00:32:55,630 Yu'er surrendering to Dongfang Shi is actually just a trick of acting pitiful 369 00:32:55,630 --> 00:32:58,750 so he could gain his trust. 370 00:32:58,750 --> 00:33:01,810 Now, he has successfully managed to break into the core of the enemy. 371 00:33:01,810 --> 00:33:04,360 But the first message he sent back 372 00:33:04,360 --> 00:33:07,730 was about your twin sister. 373 00:33:07,730 --> 00:33:10,270 Qingyan and I haven't had a good relationship since the beginning. 374 00:33:10,270 --> 00:33:13,300 I will never collude with her. 375 00:33:14,660 --> 00:33:16,460 Look at how scared you are. 376 00:33:16,460 --> 00:33:19,780 I don't mean anything else. I trust you. 377 00:33:19,780 --> 00:33:22,770 I actually want you to 378 00:33:22,770 --> 00:33:25,460 put out another act for me. 379 00:33:25,460 --> 00:33:28,780 Your Majesty, you had me so scared. 380 00:33:28,780 --> 00:33:32,500 What do you want me to do? I'll do anything. 381 00:33:32,500 --> 00:33:36,640 Your Majesty, what kind of act do you want me to put on? 382 00:33:37,950 --> 00:33:40,050 I got secret information that 383 00:33:40,050 --> 00:33:44,500 Bai Jianfei has been making strange actions lately. 384 00:33:44,500 --> 00:33:49,190 I suspect he has betrayed me and become a spy, 385 00:33:49,190 --> 00:33:53,540 so I want you to put on an act with me 386 00:33:53,540 --> 00:33:55,940 of volunteering to go to Xuzhou. 387 00:33:55,940 --> 00:33:58,130 Go to Xuzhou? 388 00:33:59,180 --> 00:34:01,650 Yu'er sent message 389 00:34:01,650 --> 00:34:04,630 saying that the rebel wants to use your younger sister to 390 00:34:04,630 --> 00:34:08,300 replace you and get close to me. 391 00:34:08,300 --> 00:34:13,350 Yu'er thinks we can beat them at their own game and lure them out. 392 00:34:13,350 --> 00:34:16,560 I think it's a good idea. 393 00:34:16,560 --> 00:34:22,850 But I don't know if you are willing to take this risk. 394 00:34:23,610 --> 00:34:26,410 My life belongs to you. 395 00:34:26,410 --> 00:34:29,250 For such a small matter, of course I will do it. 396 00:34:29,250 --> 00:34:32,460 When you get to Xuzhou, if you see Chen Yu, 397 00:34:32,460 --> 00:34:36,320 listen to what he says and do as he says. 398 00:34:38,350 --> 00:34:42,910 Xuzhou is the key for me to keep my throne. 399 00:34:42,910 --> 00:34:46,080 I trust you the most. 400 00:34:46,080 --> 00:34:50,240 Once it's done, I'll make you a noble consort. 401 00:34:50,240 --> 00:34:52,460 You can lead the imperial harem. 402 00:34:52,460 --> 00:34:55,270 Back in the days, Qingyan and I fought for Mingyue Villa 403 00:34:55,270 --> 00:34:57,680 because of power and social status. 404 00:34:57,680 --> 00:35:01,030 Now, I'm an imperial consort. 405 00:35:01,030 --> 00:35:04,200 I have no choice but to prove myself in front of the emperor. 406 00:35:04,200 --> 00:35:06,760 Only when I have his affection, 407 00:35:06,760 --> 00:35:10,290 can I gain the highest power. 408 00:35:10,290 --> 00:35:14,320 Hence, my trip to Xuzhou this time is for His Majesty. 409 00:35:14,320 --> 00:35:17,330 I'm doing it for more power. 410 00:35:21,620 --> 00:35:24,770 Your Highness, this is the latest update. 411 00:35:28,860 --> 00:35:33,320 [Liu Qingwu has set off to Xuzhou] 412 00:35:33,320 --> 00:35:36,220 Have Liu Qingyan go visit her elder sister. 413 00:35:36,220 --> 00:35:37,710 Yes. 414 00:35:42,270 --> 00:35:46,650 Liu Qingwu, you're asking for it. 415 00:36:20,120 --> 00:36:22,500 Lady, weren't you resting inside? 416 00:36:22,500 --> 00:36:25,940 I went out earlier. Didn't you see? 417 00:36:38,310 --> 00:36:42,090 Sister, long time no see. 418 00:36:42,090 --> 00:36:44,380 Liu Qingyan... 419 00:36:45,610 --> 00:36:50,280 Oh, right. I should call you Your Lady Highness. 420 00:36:50,280 --> 00:36:53,120 You poisoned my food. 421 00:36:53,120 --> 00:36:56,720 Don't worry. It's not fatal. 422 00:36:56,720 --> 00:36:59,500 It wasn't easy for you to get the chance to kill me. 423 00:36:59,500 --> 00:37:02,230 Why be so kind? 424 00:37:02,230 --> 00:37:04,910 Didn't you always 425 00:37:04,910 --> 00:37:07,120 want me to die? 426 00:37:07,120 --> 00:37:10,720 That was before. We are sisters after all. 427 00:37:10,720 --> 00:37:15,020 I poisoned you because I was afraid you would get too agitated 428 00:37:15,020 --> 00:37:18,970 and would start fighting me without hearing me out. 429 00:37:18,970 --> 00:37:21,480 After I found out the truth, 430 00:37:21,480 --> 00:37:24,390 I've always wanted to tell it to you. 431 00:37:24,390 --> 00:37:27,820 Now, I finally have the chance. 432 00:37:27,820 --> 00:37:29,480 What truth? 433 00:37:29,480 --> 00:37:33,410 Sister, Liu Mingyue set us up. 434 00:37:33,410 --> 00:37:37,000 Liu Mingyue killed our parents. 435 00:37:37,000 --> 00:37:40,180 You found out about our parents? 436 00:37:40,180 --> 00:37:41,980 Yes, I did. 437 00:37:43,440 --> 00:37:47,510 Our mother is the daughter-in-law of Old Master Xue of Xue Village. 438 00:37:47,510 --> 00:37:49,790 Because she was a daughter of a servant, 439 00:37:49,790 --> 00:37:52,230 Liu Mingyue became an outcast. 440 00:37:52,230 --> 00:37:55,100 She hated the fact that Old Master Xue liked our parents more, 441 00:37:55,100 --> 00:37:59,750 so she killed them. Then, she vented her anger on to us. 442 00:37:59,750 --> 00:38:03,620 That's why, she wanted us to fight each other since we were young. 443 00:38:05,900 --> 00:38:10,230 I hate her. I hate her for killing our mother. 444 00:38:10,230 --> 00:38:14,410 I hate her for taking away our life, which used to be peaceful and happy. 445 00:38:15,520 --> 00:38:19,200 Other people's children can 446 00:38:19,200 --> 00:38:22,070 cry for candies in their mom's arms, 447 00:38:22,070 --> 00:38:28,350 but we had to endure the whipping while practicing martial arts, 448 00:38:28,350 --> 00:38:32,100 and take poison to test it. 449 00:38:33,170 --> 00:38:35,620 When other people's children 450 00:38:35,620 --> 00:38:39,680 were learning how to put on make-up and dress themselves, 451 00:38:39,680 --> 00:38:42,640 we had to kill people for Liu Mingyue, 452 00:38:42,640 --> 00:38:47,230 go through blood baths, and get hurt numerous times. 453 00:38:49,720 --> 00:38:53,230 No wonder. I never understood 454 00:38:53,230 --> 00:38:57,140 why Liu Mingyue would hate us so much since we were just children. 455 00:38:57,140 --> 00:39:00,960 Now, I understand. 456 00:39:00,960 --> 00:39:02,990 If I see her again, 457 00:39:02,990 --> 00:39:05,670 I'll definitely kill her. 458 00:39:08,340 --> 00:39:10,640 Sister, I've killed Liu Mingyue 459 00:39:10,640 --> 00:39:12,730 and avenged our parents. 460 00:39:12,730 --> 00:39:14,320 I'll give you the remedy now. 461 00:39:14,320 --> 00:39:17,200 I don't want us to fight anymore. 462 00:39:29,420 --> 00:39:32,070 The incense burner? 463 00:39:32,940 --> 00:39:34,870 Younger sister, you're smart indeed. 464 00:39:34,870 --> 00:39:38,450 It is indeed the incense burner. 465 00:39:38,450 --> 00:39:41,220 Why don't you trust me, Elder Sister? 466 00:39:41,220 --> 00:39:44,160 Who gave you the information? 467 00:39:44,160 --> 00:39:46,370 When Zhangqing just arrived at Dongfang Shi's camp, 468 00:39:46,370 --> 00:39:49,310 he saw you by Dongfang Shi's side. 469 00:39:49,310 --> 00:39:51,970 He immediately sent a secret message to remind His Majesty. 470 00:39:51,970 --> 00:39:57,770 My current trip to Xuzhou is actually part of the plan made by Zhangqing and His Majesty. 471 00:39:59,230 --> 00:40:01,510 That's why, when I came out, 472 00:40:01,510 --> 00:40:03,900 I was well prepared. 473 00:40:03,900 --> 00:40:08,030 I bit the hook... Hence, 474 00:40:09,080 --> 00:40:11,540 do you want to kill me? 475 00:40:28,130 --> 00:40:31,000 I was planning to kill you. 476 00:40:31,000 --> 00:40:33,880 But now, I don't want to anymore. 477 00:40:34,500 --> 00:40:36,680 Liu Mingyue murdered our parents. 478 00:40:36,680 --> 00:40:38,710 She also harmed us. 479 00:40:38,710 --> 00:40:41,650 If we still remain hostile to each other, 480 00:40:41,650 --> 00:40:44,680 wouldn't it be fulfilling what she wanted? 481 00:40:48,940 --> 00:40:54,100 Qingyan, because of Liu Mingyue, 482 00:40:55,070 --> 00:40:57,160 I didn't treat you well in the past. 483 00:41:01,160 --> 00:41:04,560 This is the remedy. I'll help you to detoxify. 484 00:41:08,350 --> 00:41:10,290 Believe me. 485 00:41:53,100 --> 00:41:57,620 I'm now the imperial concubine and have more power than being the leader of Mingyue Villa. 486 00:41:58,270 --> 00:42:01,740 In the future, I won't let anyone hurt you, 487 00:42:02,220 --> 00:42:05,700 but you have to suffer for a while. 488 00:42:05,700 --> 00:42:08,610 What's your plan? 489 00:42:09,520 --> 00:42:12,770 What kind of task did Dongfang Shi assign you? 490 00:42:12,770 --> 00:42:15,550 Dongfang Shi... 491 00:42:15,550 --> 00:42:18,530 He wanted me to assassinate you, replace you, 492 00:42:18,530 --> 00:42:21,690 then seek a chance to kill Chang Kuan. 493 00:42:21,690 --> 00:42:23,720 After taking Xuzhou, I'm supposed to enter the palace 494 00:42:23,720 --> 00:42:27,700 and cooperate with Bai Jianfei to kill the emperor. 495 00:42:27,700 --> 00:42:30,020 So His Majesty was right. 496 00:42:30,020 --> 00:42:33,960 Bai Jianfei has indeed switched to serve Dongfang Shi. 497 00:42:33,960 --> 00:42:36,380 I want to beat him at his own game. 498 00:42:36,380 --> 00:42:40,830 We will pretend that you've successfully killed and replaced me. 499 00:42:40,830 --> 00:42:45,570 Hence, I'll have to let you suffer and hide out somewhere for a while. 500 00:42:45,570 --> 00:42:49,160 Once the war is over, I'll be a top meritorious subject. 501 00:42:49,160 --> 00:42:51,620 I'll share half of it with you. 502 00:42:51,620 --> 00:42:56,950 - What do you think? - You had the chance to kill me earlier without negotiating with me. 503 00:42:56,950 --> 00:43:00,290 How can I have objections now? 504 00:43:00,290 --> 00:43:03,800 It's just hiding out somewhere. 505 00:43:03,800 --> 00:43:05,760 I'll do it. 506 00:43:07,000 --> 00:43:14,060 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by Stay With Me Team @ viki 507 00:43:20,370 --> 00:43:23,540 ♫ If we're to bid goodbye in this lifetime ♫ 508 00:43:23,540 --> 00:43:26,790 ♫ Brush by your shoulder and face ♫ 509 00:43:26,790 --> 00:43:33,030 ♫ An infatuation, a sincere love ♫ 510 00:43:33,030 --> 00:43:36,300 ♫ If we're destined to forget in this lifetime ♫ 511 00:43:36,300 --> 00:43:39,410 ♫ That red jian where we left behind our love ♫ 512 00:43:39,410 --> 00:43:46,100 ♫ I'd rather sever my fate with you in this life ♫ 513 00:43:46,100 --> 00:43:54,060 ♫ Willing to sever my fate with you in this life ♫ 47818