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The Liang Dynasty went through five emperors and now under the reign of Pang Tong, Emperor Hao. 5 00:01:38,370 --> 00:01:42,220 Although Pang Tong's temperament was gentle and reserved, he encouraged people to express their views freely. 6 00:01:42,220 --> 00:01:44,660 He even broke with tradition and appointed female officials. 7 00:01:44,660 --> 00:01:51,410 He made a commoner girl enter the imperial court and turned her life into a legend. 8 00:01:51,870 --> 00:01:56,000 Lang Kun, did you fulfill what I've asked you to do? 9 00:01:56,000 --> 00:02:02,440 Report to Your Highness the Empress, here is the list of all the nowadays well known acrobatic troupes in the Liang Dynasty. [ Empress Zheng Shujun ] 10 00:02:02,440 --> 00:02:05,270 There's Han City's Feng Xiang Min troupe, [Management Bureau Secretary Lang Kun] 11 00:02:05,270 --> 00:02:07,460 Ning Prefecture's Xuan Gong troupe, 12 00:02:07,460 --> 00:02:09,550 and Yong City's Li Fang troupe. 13 00:02:09,550 --> 00:02:12,120 Feng Xiang Min? 14 00:02:13,810 --> 00:02:17,130 This is a good name, I like it. 15 00:02:19,550 --> 00:02:22,250 It looks quite interesting. 16 00:02:24,400 --> 00:02:26,160 Greetings to Your Highness. [Management Bureau Commander Wei Guang] 17 00:02:26,160 --> 00:02:27,840 Wei Guang. 18 00:02:27,840 --> 00:02:30,570 You've been staying by my side for a long time. 19 00:02:30,570 --> 00:02:35,230 As the commander of the Management Bureau, you should also take over some of the affairs. 20 00:02:36,420 --> 00:02:40,110 Pass on my empress' decree, summon them to come to the palace. 21 00:02:40,830 --> 00:02:42,200 Yes. 22 00:02:45,440 --> 00:02:47,180 All fellow townsmen. [Luo Ying] 23 00:02:47,180 --> 00:02:50,070 Next up is the mainstay of our acrobatic troupe 24 00:02:50,070 --> 00:02:52,880 to perform the chair pyramid. 25 00:03:09,060 --> 00:03:14,160 Excellent! Excellent! [Ye Ningzhi] 26 00:04:07,680 --> 00:04:09,170 Be careful! 27 00:04:32,090 --> 00:04:35,440 Thank you! Thank you for stepping in and helped. 28 00:04:37,610 --> 00:04:41,300 Don't you want to say something after I thanked you? 29 00:04:45,990 --> 00:04:50,260 You have good skill, but too careless. 30 00:04:50,260 --> 00:04:52,160 What did you say? 31 00:04:55,320 --> 00:05:00,180 A scroll of calligraphy and painting? This is the first time that someone awarded me a scroll of calligraphy and painting. 32 00:05:03,430 --> 00:05:05,740 Read it again carefully. 33 00:05:05,740 --> 00:05:08,060 I don't see anything special. 34 00:05:08,060 --> 00:05:10,890 This is a token given to you by the Empress as proof. 35 00:05:10,890 --> 00:05:14,230 You can go to the palace to celebrate the Empress Dowager's birthday. After that, 36 00:05:14,230 --> 00:05:16,140 you'll be given Five hundred taels of silver, 37 00:05:16,140 --> 00:05:18,210 as your reward. 38 00:05:19,970 --> 00:05:21,930 Do you understand? 39 00:05:28,460 --> 00:05:30,710 Five hundred taels of silver. 40 00:05:33,160 --> 00:05:35,770 Five hundred taels? 41 00:05:35,770 --> 00:05:38,140 Hurry, go collect your rewarded money. 42 00:05:38,140 --> 00:05:40,250 Brother! 43 00:05:46,530 --> 00:05:48,440 Five hundred taels! 44 00:05:51,620 --> 00:05:54,620 Come! Come! Come! Dishes are ready. 45 00:05:57,080 --> 00:05:58,750 - Food is ready. - Sit, sit here. 46 00:06:00,100 --> 00:06:01,700 All sit down. 47 00:06:02,940 --> 00:06:04,170 Let me say something first. 48 00:06:04,170 --> 00:06:06,640 I thought our troupe couldn't go on. 49 00:06:06,640 --> 00:06:08,400 Who knows that things have changed. 50 00:06:08,400 --> 00:06:12,060 - We have to thank heavens. - Thank heavens? 51 00:06:12,060 --> 00:06:13,680 We also need to thank our young lady. 52 00:06:13,680 --> 00:06:15,860 That's right. All because of her cleverness. 53 00:06:15,860 --> 00:06:18,670 She got us such a big job! 54 00:06:18,670 --> 00:06:21,430 Also need to thank 55 00:06:21,430 --> 00:06:23,410 that young master I met on the street today. 56 00:06:23,410 --> 00:06:24,740 Didn't you call him a hero? 57 00:06:24,740 --> 00:06:26,360 Why now change it to a young master? 58 00:06:26,360 --> 00:06:29,970 No. Back then I was frightened. Is that right? 59 00:06:31,070 --> 00:06:33,810 And of course, we have to thank my mother. 60 00:06:33,810 --> 00:06:36,900 - That's right! - My mother took great pains in managing this troupe. 61 00:06:36,900 --> 00:06:39,480 And taught us all kinds of acrobatics. 62 00:06:39,480 --> 00:06:40,150 Let's make a toast to my mother. 63 00:06:40,150 --> 00:06:43,830 Here, a toast to you! 64 00:06:53,680 --> 00:06:57,190 Mother, you're not happy? 65 00:06:59,480 --> 00:07:00,810 Rotten brat! 66 00:07:00,810 --> 00:07:03,480 Don't you know that you're in big trouble? 67 00:07:03,480 --> 00:07:04,900 Do you know what a palace is like? 68 00:07:04,900 --> 00:07:08,090 If you're careless, you don't even know how you die. 69 00:07:08,090 --> 00:07:12,400 Now, this is great. You're dragging everyone into the palace too! 70 00:07:12,400 --> 00:07:17,630 Mother, I promise you. I'll come back safely. 71 00:07:17,630 --> 00:07:20,260 Alright? 72 00:07:23,670 --> 00:07:26,450 Alright! I know. 73 00:07:26,450 --> 00:07:29,370 You're doing this for this big family. 74 00:07:30,320 --> 00:07:32,000 Here. 75 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:35,300 I've made you this new clothes. 76 00:07:35,300 --> 00:07:36,520 In the palace, 77 00:07:36,520 --> 00:07:40,010 you have to take good care of yourself. 78 00:07:42,490 --> 00:07:45,140 Here, let's make a toast to the boss. 79 00:07:45,140 --> 00:07:47,850 - Cheers! - Let's toast! 80 00:07:47,850 --> 00:07:51,320 [Han City] 81 00:07:53,310 --> 00:07:56,430 [Han City] 82 00:08:04,170 --> 00:08:05,960 It's here again! Did you see it? 83 00:08:05,960 --> 00:08:10,320 Did you notice? There are so many young and pretty women going this way! 84 00:08:10,320 --> 00:08:13,160 There's so many! 85 00:08:13,160 --> 00:08:15,760 They're going to the palace for the palace woman selection! 86 00:08:15,760 --> 00:08:18,830 If they're chosen, they're set for life. 87 00:08:22,630 --> 00:08:24,390 Take a look! 88 00:08:28,640 --> 00:08:29,760 How boring. 89 00:08:29,760 --> 00:08:30,980 This is really so boring. 90 00:08:30,980 --> 00:08:33,890 The current emperor likes wood block women? 91 00:08:33,890 --> 00:08:37,160 If I was the emperor, I would pick two 92 00:08:37,960 --> 00:08:41,470 fun women! This way, I'd be happy in the palace! 93 00:08:41,470 --> 00:08:43,000 One like you, huh Young Miss? 94 00:08:43,000 --> 00:08:47,250 Me? I wouldn't go! The palace is full of rules! 95 00:08:47,250 --> 00:08:51,030 It's like what my mother said. With my temper, 96 00:08:51,030 --> 00:08:53,140 I wouldn't live for more than three months! 97 00:08:54,260 --> 00:08:55,730 - She's right! - She's right! 98 00:08:57,170 --> 00:09:00,760 - This feels much better! - Yes! 99 00:09:22,880 --> 00:09:24,800 [Yongde Palace] 100 00:09:29,150 --> 00:09:31,630 Look over there! 101 00:09:34,290 --> 00:09:35,730 Let's go! 102 00:09:35,730 --> 00:09:37,750 Let's go over there! 103 00:09:37,750 --> 00:09:39,550 Follow closely, this way! 104 00:09:39,550 --> 00:09:41,720 The little girl in the front 105 00:09:41,720 --> 00:09:45,960 is Ye Ningzhi who plays the leading role in an acrobatic troupe. 106 00:09:46,880 --> 00:09:50,130 That little girl is pretty. 107 00:09:50,130 --> 00:09:52,610 It's a shame, she doesn't know. 108 00:09:52,610 --> 00:09:56,690 These are the final happy moments in her life. 109 00:09:58,110 --> 00:10:00,000 Greetings, 110 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,300 Eldest Princess! 111 00:10:01,300 --> 00:10:02,430 You may all rise. 112 00:10:02,430 --> 00:10:05,360 Thank you Eldest Princess! 113 00:10:08,080 --> 00:10:12,390 What performances have you prepared for the Empress Dowager's birthday? 114 00:10:12,390 --> 00:10:13,590 Eldest Princess, 115 00:10:13,590 --> 00:10:16,110 we will first act out a big play! 116 00:10:16,110 --> 00:10:18,380 Then, six celestials will fly down from the skies 117 00:10:18,380 --> 00:10:20,230 to congratulate the Empress Dowager on her birthday! 118 00:10:20,230 --> 00:10:22,960 Each of us has a congratulatory phrase too! 119 00:10:22,960 --> 00:10:24,880 Congratulatory phrase? 120 00:10:24,880 --> 00:10:26,610 Let me hear it. 121 00:10:26,610 --> 00:10:30,340 The land is always the same as the sky. 122 00:10:30,340 --> 00:10:33,810 If the moon is constant, it will rise like the sun. 123 00:10:34,820 --> 00:10:37,110 Those are so plain. 124 00:10:37,110 --> 00:10:39,140 The Empress Dowager won't like it. 125 00:10:40,600 --> 00:10:46,490 Oh? Then... we can't think of something so suddenly... 126 00:10:46,490 --> 00:10:48,380 Come forward. 127 00:10:53,550 --> 00:10:55,490 Do you remember? 128 00:10:56,680 --> 00:10:58,190 Oh... 129 00:10:59,570 --> 00:11:05,710 I-I remember. But Eldest Princess, will the Empress Dowager really like that? 130 00:11:05,710 --> 00:11:07,640 The Empress Dowager is my mother. 131 00:11:07,640 --> 00:11:11,130 Would I not know what she likes? 132 00:11:11,130 --> 00:11:14,770 She likes new and energetic things. 133 00:11:14,770 --> 00:11:18,160 You have to perform in front of the emperor in two days. Just say that. 134 00:11:18,160 --> 00:11:19,280 Yes! 135 00:11:19,280 --> 00:11:22,970 Come, bring the gifts for Concubines Qi and Chen 136 00:11:22,970 --> 00:11:24,920 and give it to them first. 137 00:11:24,920 --> 00:11:26,790 One pair of jade earrings. 138 00:11:26,790 --> 00:11:28,640 A glass cup. 139 00:11:28,640 --> 00:11:30,920 Eldest Princess, such a valuable gift! 140 00:11:30,920 --> 00:11:32,610 We can't accept it... 141 00:11:32,610 --> 00:11:35,660 Thank you Eldest Princess! 142 00:11:38,370 --> 00:11:40,800 As long as you can make the Empress Dowager happy, 143 00:11:40,800 --> 00:11:42,750 your acrobatics troupe 144 00:11:42,750 --> 00:11:44,420 will have a great future. 145 00:11:44,420 --> 00:11:47,380 Thank you Eldest Princess! 146 00:11:47,380 --> 00:11:48,900 Go and practice. 147 00:11:53,240 --> 00:11:57,210 The lord who called us into the palace didn't come to see us. 148 00:11:57,210 --> 00:12:01,850 We just arrived and don't know what the Empress Dowager likes. 149 00:12:01,850 --> 00:12:07,390 Will she really... be happy if she hears those phrases? 150 00:12:18,670 --> 00:12:21,730 Madam, are you Miss Ye's mother, 151 00:12:21,730 --> 00:12:23,920 the leader of Feng Xiangming Theatrical troupe? 152 00:12:23,920 --> 00:12:25,660 Greetings, Lord Wei. 153 00:12:25,660 --> 00:12:29,040 I haven't had the chance to thank you for bringing my daughter into the palace to perform. 154 00:12:29,040 --> 00:12:30,830 You are too courteous, Madam. 155 00:12:31,800 --> 00:12:37,760 Counting the days, it has been several days since Miss Ye entered the palace. She should be back soon. 156 00:12:37,760 --> 00:12:41,350 I bet she can make the Empress Dowager happy. 157 00:12:41,350 --> 00:12:43,610 I hope she will. 158 00:12:43,610 --> 00:12:47,540 Then, I'll stop bothering you. I will take my leave. 159 00:12:51,370 --> 00:12:53,120 Troupe Master! 160 00:12:53,120 --> 00:12:54,080 So you were here! 161 00:12:54,080 --> 00:12:56,830 Why did you come back? Where is Ningzhi? 162 00:12:56,830 --> 00:12:58,530 Weren't you inside the palace with her? 163 00:12:58,530 --> 00:13:00,880 Don't worry! The troupe is fine. 164 00:13:00,880 --> 00:13:04,960 It's just, my mother is very sick so Ningzhi told me to go take care of her. 165 00:13:04,960 --> 00:13:07,530 How is Ningzhi doing? Did she create trouble? 166 00:13:07,530 --> 00:13:10,330 Everything is fine. Ningzhi is smart! 167 00:13:10,330 --> 00:13:14,160 As soon as she got into the palace, she received the Eldest Princess's favor. The princess was so happy, 168 00:13:14,160 --> 00:13:16,210 she even gave a big gift to Ningzhi! 169 00:13:16,210 --> 00:13:17,490 Really? 170 00:13:17,490 --> 00:13:24,020 That's not all. The Eldest Princess even personally taught Ningzhi congratulatory phrases to make the Empress Dowager happy! 171 00:13:24,020 --> 00:13:25,150 Really? 172 00:13:25,150 --> 00:13:28,620 Hurry and sit and tell me more! 173 00:13:28,620 --> 00:13:29,940 Lord Wei! 174 00:13:29,940 --> 00:13:30,830 I'm returning to the palace right away. 175 00:13:30,830 --> 00:13:33,640 Aren't you going to Ping County? 176 00:13:33,640 --> 00:13:35,500 Human lives are more important! 177 00:15:07,410 --> 00:15:12,200 His grandmother isn't human! 178 00:15:13,460 --> 00:15:14,140 But is... 179 00:15:14,140 --> 00:15:15,670 What did you say? 180 00:15:19,050 --> 00:15:21,000 What did you just say? 181 00:15:21,730 --> 00:15:23,600 Who are you calling not a human? 182 00:15:23,600 --> 00:15:25,160 Huh?! 183 00:15:26,050 --> 00:15:27,900 Who isn't human? 184 00:15:27,900 --> 00:15:33,290 Your Highness, calm down. I'm not done yet. 185 00:15:33,290 --> 00:15:35,140 Continue talking. 186 00:15:36,070 --> 00:15:39,130 His grandmother isn't human, 187 00:15:39,130 --> 00:15:43,120 She is, in fact, the deity of longevity. 188 00:15:43,120 --> 00:15:45,700 The ancestor's descendants is a thief. 189 00:15:45,700 --> 00:15:47,830 Stop talking. 190 00:15:49,750 --> 00:15:52,460 Men! Take them away! 191 00:15:54,770 --> 00:15:59,000 The ancestor's descendants? Isn't that the emperor? 192 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:04,230 Is a thief? You're calling the emperor a thief? 193 00:16:04,230 --> 00:16:06,540 - Eldest Princess! I— - Your Majesty! 194 00:16:06,540 --> 00:16:11,270 I also heard these four phrases when I was coming back from Jiangnan. 195 00:16:11,270 --> 00:16:13,150 Clearly, someone 196 00:16:13,150 --> 00:16:16,330 told them to say this. 197 00:16:16,330 --> 00:16:18,820 Especially the third phrase. 198 00:16:18,820 --> 00:16:22,080 The ancestor's descendant is a thief. 199 00:16:22,080 --> 00:16:25,760 Isn't that implying that Your Majesty's throne 200 00:16:25,760 --> 00:16:28,020 was obtained by stealing? 201 00:16:32,330 --> 00:16:38,040 How can a little street performer dare to say such ridiculous things? 202 00:16:39,500 --> 00:16:43,920 Your Majesty! This matter must be carefully investigated! 203 00:16:48,190 --> 00:16:52,800 Your Majesty. I also think that this is no small matter. 204 00:16:53,390 --> 00:16:57,770 How could a few commoners say such disloyal things? 205 00:16:57,770 --> 00:17:00,480 I asked this troupe to perform for the Empress Dowager's birthday. 206 00:17:00,480 --> 00:17:03,360 Why don't I investigate this? 207 00:17:03,360 --> 00:17:05,130 Empress! 208 00:17:05,130 --> 00:17:09,770 I'm afraid you can't properly investigate this matter. 209 00:17:09,770 --> 00:17:14,180 I'd advise that you stay out of this matter. 210 00:17:14,710 --> 00:17:21,920 Your Majesty! To ensure my innocence, please choose who to investigate this. 211 00:17:26,280 --> 00:17:31,330 Prince Guang, Eldest Princess, you two investigate this matter! 212 00:17:33,350 --> 00:17:35,000 Take them away! 213 00:17:35,000 --> 00:17:36,750 Yes! 214 00:17:40,150 --> 00:17:42,680 Eldest Princess, what is the meaning of this? You're the one who— 215 00:17:42,680 --> 00:17:45,000 You still don't get it? We've fallen into her trap! 216 00:17:45,000 --> 00:17:46,640 If you want to live, then shut up! 217 00:18:03,050 --> 00:18:05,220 Where is the rest of my troupe? 218 00:18:05,220 --> 00:18:09,230 Don't worry. The Eldest Princess won't make things hard on them. 219 00:18:11,460 --> 00:18:13,880 Look at how good the Eldest Princess is to you. 220 00:18:13,880 --> 00:18:15,960 She gave you the best food. 221 00:18:15,960 --> 00:18:19,320 How about you hurry and admit it? 222 00:18:19,320 --> 00:18:22,720 Yes. You can tell us everything. 223 00:18:22,720 --> 00:18:27,280 The Eldest Princess knows someone taught you to say those four phrases. 224 00:18:27,280 --> 00:18:29,270 Was it the Empress? 225 00:18:31,570 --> 00:18:35,510 Stop talking! I don't believe the Empress would do that. 226 00:18:35,510 --> 00:18:38,080 But the truth is plainly in front of us! 227 00:18:38,080 --> 00:18:40,630 These four phrases came from Shanxi. 228 00:18:40,630 --> 00:18:45,030 Everyone knows the king of Shanxi is the Empress's close confidante. 229 00:18:45,030 --> 00:18:48,040 We cannot say for certain. 230 00:18:48,040 --> 00:18:50,710 - Why would the Empress need to do this? - Report! 231 00:18:53,090 --> 00:18:56,550 Your Majesty, we found these two things inside Ye Ningzhi's room! 232 00:18:56,550 --> 00:18:58,360 Bring them forward. 233 00:19:02,080 --> 00:19:04,000 A little troupe performer, 234 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:07,160 how could she have such valuable things? 235 00:19:07,160 --> 00:19:10,090 These two things, 236 00:19:10,090 --> 00:19:12,400 I gave them to the Empress. 237 00:19:14,930 --> 00:19:18,220 This is what the Eldest Princess hinted to your palace staff to accuse of misconduct. 238 00:19:18,220 --> 00:19:20,820 There are so many names! 239 00:19:20,820 --> 00:19:22,980 We must carefully preserve this list. 240 00:19:22,980 --> 00:19:27,450 We must get vengeance in the future! 241 00:19:29,480 --> 00:19:32,290 This has always been the case in history. 242 00:19:32,290 --> 00:19:35,190 One only makes perfection more perfect instead of providing help in moments of need. 243 00:19:35,190 --> 00:19:40,820 These people have obtained so many benefits from me. But as soon as my power weakens, 244 00:19:40,820 --> 00:19:44,080 they immediately run to the Eldest Princess. 245 00:19:44,080 --> 00:19:45,460 Don't worry. 246 00:19:45,460 --> 00:19:49,450 I will remember all your names! 247 00:19:50,820 --> 00:19:55,950 Your Highness. But, I think the most important thing now is 248 00:19:55,950 --> 00:19:58,230 still Ye Ningzhi. 249 00:20:05,080 --> 00:20:08,800 We entered the palace on the Empress's orders to celebrate the Empress Dowager's birthday. 250 00:20:08,800 --> 00:20:13,470 Everything was going smoothly. If we didn't say the congratulatory phrases the Eldest Princess taught us, 251 00:20:13,470 --> 00:20:15,390 we wouldn't have fallen to such a state. 252 00:20:15,390 --> 00:20:18,470 Now... what should I do 253 00:20:18,470 --> 00:20:21,700 to protect everyone in the troupe? 254 00:20:23,250 --> 00:20:25,280 - What are you doing? - Come with us! 255 00:20:25,280 --> 00:20:27,760 - To where? - You're not allowed to ask! 256 00:20:44,360 --> 00:20:48,150 His name is Wei Guang. He is my top advisor. 257 00:20:48,150 --> 00:20:52,050 To help save you, he rushed back to the palace. 258 00:20:52,050 --> 00:20:55,450 So you are... Lord Wei. 259 00:20:56,990 --> 00:20:59,730 Hurry and greet the Empress. 260 00:21:02,920 --> 00:21:05,380 Greetings, Your Highness! 261 00:21:05,380 --> 00:21:07,080 Get up and talk. 262 00:21:07,080 --> 00:21:09,200 Thank you Your Highness! 263 00:21:11,950 --> 00:21:15,390 Do you know why I brought you here? 264 00:21:15,390 --> 00:21:17,650 I don't know. 265 00:21:19,080 --> 00:21:23,420 Don't worry. This is Yongde Palace, my territory. 266 00:21:23,420 --> 00:21:25,880 No one will dare to bully you. 267 00:21:25,880 --> 00:21:29,220 I know you have a close relationship with your friends. 268 00:21:29,220 --> 00:21:33,540 So, you wouldn't just ignore your friends. 269 00:21:33,540 --> 00:21:36,720 I have already sent someone to look into their situation. 270 00:21:36,720 --> 00:21:39,960 The people from the theatrical troupe are being interrogated by Dali Temple. [Dali Temple is the Supreme Court in-charge of prison in ancient China] 271 00:21:39,960 --> 00:21:43,580 Do you want to see them? 272 00:21:43,580 --> 00:21:44,880 I do. 273 00:21:44,880 --> 00:21:48,710 Good. Then you just have to tell me. 274 00:21:48,710 --> 00:21:53,010 Those four phrases, did someone teach them to you? 275 00:21:56,230 --> 00:21:58,760 Have you heard of Ye Ting? 276 00:22:00,480 --> 00:22:04,350 If anyone commits a crime, they will be imprisoned there. 277 00:22:04,350 --> 00:22:07,840 Before long, I'm afraid you'll be imprisoned there too. 278 00:22:07,840 --> 00:22:14,050 I don't want to see an innocent commoner suffer like that. 279 00:22:14,050 --> 00:22:18,830 If you tell the truth, I can protect you. 280 00:22:23,950 --> 00:22:27,190 Your Highness, General Zheng is bringing a large group of royal guards here! 281 00:22:27,190 --> 00:22:29,420 He suspects Ye Ningzhi is hiding here! 282 00:22:29,420 --> 00:22:32,090 He says to protect your safety, he must enter to search! 283 00:22:32,090 --> 00:22:35,510 What a joke! Protect my safety? 284 00:22:35,510 --> 00:22:36,880 Go and tell him. 285 00:22:36,880 --> 00:22:39,770 He cannot enter my Yongde Palace that easily! 286 00:22:39,770 --> 00:22:41,250 Yes! 287 00:22:45,760 --> 00:22:48,810 Ningzhi. You are a good child. 288 00:22:48,810 --> 00:22:53,510 You wouldn't let the Eldest Princess continue being so arrogant. 289 00:22:53,510 --> 00:22:55,580 As long as you tell me the truth, 290 00:22:55,580 --> 00:22:57,380 I swear 291 00:22:57,380 --> 00:23:02,780 I will find a way to protect you and the entire troupe. 292 00:23:09,090 --> 00:23:11,080 Your Highness. 293 00:23:11,080 --> 00:23:15,400 The Eldest Princess taught me those four phrases! 294 00:23:15,400 --> 00:23:17,500 Good! 295 00:23:17,500 --> 00:23:19,550 I will take you to Guang Xian Palace 296 00:23:19,550 --> 00:23:23,250 and tell the Emperor everything! 297 00:23:23,250 --> 00:23:27,390 Your Highness, I will say what I should! 298 00:23:28,790 --> 00:23:34,300 [Yongde Palace] 299 00:23:39,720 --> 00:23:42,890 Greetings, Your Highness! 300 00:23:42,890 --> 00:23:44,580 What did you come to do? 301 00:23:44,580 --> 00:23:46,750 I have my responsibilities. 302 00:23:46,750 --> 00:23:51,920 I hope you will be understanding. I am under orders from the Emperor to protect your safety. 303 00:23:51,920 --> 00:23:53,790 I must capture this runaway criminal! 304 00:23:53,790 --> 00:23:56,360 She is a serious criminal the Emperor ordered to be captured! 305 00:23:56,360 --> 00:23:58,290 You want to capture her? 306 00:23:58,290 --> 00:24:03,070 Fine. Whoever dares to bypass me, enter and arrest her then. 307 00:24:03,070 --> 00:24:05,070 Your Highness! 308 00:24:06,240 --> 00:24:08,450 Come with me! 309 00:24:34,350 --> 00:24:36,470 Greetings, Your Majesty. 310 00:24:37,180 --> 00:24:38,820 Get up. 311 00:24:38,820 --> 00:24:40,970 Thank you Your Majesty. 312 00:24:40,970 --> 00:24:45,050 Empress, how could you do something so ridiculous? 313 00:24:45,050 --> 00:24:47,240 Ye Ningzhi is a rebel. 314 00:24:47,240 --> 00:24:50,790 How could you bring her to Yongde Palace? 315 00:24:50,790 --> 00:24:55,720 The Eldest Princess conducted the interrogation for several days without any progress. I was anxious. 316 00:24:55,720 --> 00:24:58,790 Hence, I took the initiative to inquire about the reason. 317 00:24:58,790 --> 00:25:00,440 Perhaps, Heaven is watching us and is fair 318 00:25:00,440 --> 00:25:03,720 and wanted me to ask some questions regarding the doubts in this matter. 319 00:25:03,720 --> 00:25:06,460 I wonder if His Majesty is willing to listen. 320 00:25:06,460 --> 00:25:08,090 Speak. 321 00:25:10,510 --> 00:25:15,370 Ye Ningzhi, there's no harm in saying what you think in front of His Majesty. 322 00:25:19,390 --> 00:25:22,380 Those four phrases... 323 00:25:26,990 --> 00:25:28,830 were indeed taught to me by someone. 324 00:25:28,830 --> 00:25:32,450 Someone taught you? Who? 325 00:25:33,290 --> 00:25:35,390 It was... 326 00:25:42,130 --> 00:25:44,070 Buddha taught me that. 327 00:25:44,070 --> 00:25:45,530 Presumptuous! 328 00:25:45,530 --> 00:25:49,570 Ye Ningzhi, you even dared to lie continuously to His Majesty. 329 00:25:49,570 --> 00:25:53,230 If you spout nonsense again, I won't be able to protect you. 330 00:25:53,230 --> 00:25:56,020 Ye Ningzhi, it's now at this stage. 331 00:25:56,020 --> 00:25:58,060 Are you still going to play tricks? 332 00:25:58,060 --> 00:25:59,920 This was definitely the meaning of Buddha 333 00:25:59,920 --> 00:26:04,550 because those four phrases were signs given to me from Buddha. 334 00:26:04,550 --> 00:26:07,160 When I found out that I was to give congratulatory birthday messages to the Empress Dowager, 335 00:26:07,160 --> 00:26:09,820 I was very happy and nervous too. 336 00:26:09,820 --> 00:26:12,910 I was afraid I wouldn't bring glory to Dowager Empress' birthday banquet. 337 00:26:12,910 --> 00:26:18,160 As such, before I entered the palace, I went to seek for divination in the hope that I could receive guidance from Heaven. 338 00:26:18,160 --> 00:26:21,020 What even more coincidental is that, after praying for my request, 339 00:26:21,020 --> 00:26:23,520 I saw these signs from the soles of Buddha. 340 00:26:23,520 --> 00:26:25,780 Those four phrases were written on them. 341 00:26:25,780 --> 00:26:29,100 I thought it was the will of Heaven. 342 00:26:33,220 --> 00:26:39,360 Your Highness, is this the result of your interrogation? 343 00:26:39,360 --> 00:26:43,580 Dressing as God to play the Devil. It's indeed interesting. 344 00:26:46,480 --> 00:26:49,880 Your Majesty, Her Highness detained the criminal in private 345 00:26:49,880 --> 00:26:53,300 without any regards to the law and was condescending. 346 00:26:53,300 --> 00:26:55,920 You should seize her position as the Empress. 347 00:26:56,800 --> 00:27:02,120 Your Majesty, I think this is a Godsend opportunity. 348 00:27:02,120 --> 00:27:04,060 Why do you say this? 349 00:27:04,770 --> 00:27:08,660 Dare I ask if you think those four phrases are an insult to you? 350 00:27:08,660 --> 00:27:13,830 "The ancestor's descendant is a thief" but I think this phrase doesn't refer to you. 351 00:27:13,830 --> 00:27:17,200 Your Majesty inherited the throne after the deceased Emperor. It's the divine rights of the kings. 352 00:27:17,200 --> 00:27:20,560 Empress Dowager conducted the interrogation to prove that this rumor is not related to you 353 00:27:20,560 --> 00:27:24,490 to prevent the rumor from being implemented and being criticized by the commoners. 354 00:27:24,490 --> 00:27:28,980 Frankly, because I'm usually not present at the Imperial court, I can understand these four phrases better. 355 00:27:28,980 --> 00:27:34,050 It's not considered a fresh topic of mention in the palace today because there were already rumors among the people. 356 00:27:34,050 --> 00:27:38,440 The commoners use this congratulatory message for entertainment. I'm filial to the kingdom. 357 00:27:38,440 --> 00:27:42,430 If these congratulatory phrases were sang by the theatrical troupe at the birthday banquet of the Empress Dowager, 358 00:27:42,430 --> 00:27:44,890 not only will the commoners see the filial piety of Your Majesty, 359 00:27:44,890 --> 00:27:50,020 it will also add to the fun of the Royal family and the people. It will leave a good reputation in history. 360 00:27:50,620 --> 00:27:54,080 Wei Guang, don't think that just because you are a staff from the Empress Dowager, 361 00:27:54,080 --> 00:27:56,650 you can make wild speculations here. 362 00:27:57,320 --> 00:27:59,090 His Majesty hasn't commented yet. 363 00:27:59,090 --> 00:28:02,110 On the contrary, why couldn't you restrain yourself any further? 364 00:28:02,110 --> 00:28:04,760 There's no harm in letting Weikuang elaborate more. 365 00:28:04,760 --> 00:28:08,750 Empress Dowager is celebrating her birthday. It's not appropriate to fight and kill at this moment. 366 00:28:08,750 --> 00:28:12,360 Empress Dowager has a kind heart. I believe she doesn't want to see any bloody disaster too. 367 00:28:12,360 --> 00:28:15,190 Why don't we regard this as a praise? 368 00:28:15,190 --> 00:28:17,230 That's easy for you to say. 369 00:28:17,230 --> 00:28:20,620 Even if you are quick and eloquent, 370 00:28:20,620 --> 00:28:24,450 you can't deny what the people from the theatrical troupe said are disobedient. 371 00:28:24,450 --> 00:28:27,010 Whether it's a denial of their disobedient words, I will let Empress Dowager make the judgment. 372 00:28:27,010 --> 00:28:30,790 If it can make her smile, wouldn't it be considered entertaining? 373 00:28:30,790 --> 00:28:34,110 The health of the Empress Dowager for the past days has been worrying. 374 00:28:34,110 --> 00:28:37,560 We are not sure if she could attend the birthday banquet in three days. 375 00:28:37,560 --> 00:28:40,080 I dare to bet that Empress Dowager will definitely attend the birthday banquet. 376 00:28:40,080 --> 00:28:41,920 And she will surely enjoy it. 377 00:28:41,920 --> 00:28:45,100 Not only the Empress Dowager, but the civil and military officials will also laugh heartily too. 378 00:28:45,100 --> 00:28:46,290 Do you mean it? 379 00:28:46,290 --> 00:28:51,510 Not only this, a few days after that, Empress Dowager will even stop taking her medicines and takes stroll in the Royal Garden. 380 00:28:51,510 --> 00:28:56,830 If none of these four points can be achieved, I will admit defeat. 381 00:28:56,830 --> 00:28:58,310 Admit defeat? 382 00:28:58,310 --> 00:29:00,340 You made it sound so easy. 383 00:29:00,340 --> 00:29:01,840 What will you use for your defeat? 384 00:29:01,840 --> 00:29:04,250 If you really lose, 385 00:29:04,250 --> 00:29:06,550 it's deceiving His Majesty. 386 00:29:06,550 --> 00:29:11,690 As an official, will you be able to bear the consequences based on your jurisdiction? 387 00:29:13,440 --> 00:29:15,260 If I lose, 388 00:29:15,260 --> 00:29:19,530 I will be punished with Ye Ningzhi and die together. 389 00:29:20,870 --> 00:29:24,900 Fine. It's a deal. 390 00:29:39,920 --> 00:29:42,860 It will be my birthday banquet in two days. 391 00:29:42,860 --> 00:29:46,020 What have you prepared? 392 00:29:46,020 --> 00:29:50,030 Empress Dowager, the Imperial Physician said you haven't fully recovered from your illness. 393 00:29:50,030 --> 00:29:53,030 I think you shouldn't attend the birthday banquet. 394 00:29:53,030 --> 00:29:56,690 There will be many people. What if you are infected by a cold? 395 00:29:56,690 --> 00:29:58,290 Yes, Older Sister is right. 396 00:29:58,290 --> 00:30:00,000 For the sake of your health, it's still best that you don't attend. 397 00:30:01,200 --> 00:30:03,400 It's not that severe. 398 00:30:03,400 --> 00:30:06,200 It's so boring to be in the Palace all day. 399 00:30:06,200 --> 00:30:09,000 I want to have some fun. 400 00:30:09,000 --> 00:30:13,200 Imperial Mother probably does not know that within the circus Empress invited 401 00:30:13,200 --> 00:30:16,200 there was a person who was ignorant and said the wrong thing. 402 00:30:16,200 --> 00:30:20,200 We're afraid that if you were to go, you'd be angered. 403 00:30:21,200 --> 00:30:26,000 You've always been prone to worries. 404 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:28,200 Who would dare to behave insolently in front of me? 405 00:30:28,200 --> 00:30:30,600 Do they not want to live? 406 00:30:30,600 --> 00:30:32,400 It's alright. 407 00:30:34,800 --> 00:30:36,500 Imperial Mother, drink the medicine. 408 00:30:46,010 --> 00:30:49,220 His Grandmother isn't human. 409 00:30:50,400 --> 00:30:54,000 She is, in fact, the deity of longevity. 410 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:12,000 If you're still going to be like this, then there's no need to practice anymore. 411 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,400 Lord Wei! 412 00:31:14,810 --> 00:31:17,890 Lord Wei, you've arrived? 413 00:31:22,200 --> 00:31:24,400 I already tried my best. 414 00:31:24,400 --> 00:31:29,200 Now, we're on the chopping block. 415 00:31:29,200 --> 00:31:33,200 How would we have the motivation to practice the play? 416 00:31:33,200 --> 00:31:35,000 Yes, you are on the chopping block now. 417 00:31:35,000 --> 00:31:38,600 You're even going to drag me down with you. 418 00:31:41,400 --> 00:31:42,900 I'm sorry. 419 00:31:43,900 --> 00:31:48,600 Lord Wei, I'm grateful for standing up for me in front of the Emperor. 420 00:31:48,600 --> 00:31:52,100 For me, you didn't even care about losing your life. 421 00:31:52,800 --> 00:31:54,400 But if... 422 00:31:55,750 --> 00:31:57,660 but if tomorrow... 423 00:31:59,000 --> 00:32:01,200 at the end of tomorrow, 424 00:32:01,200 --> 00:32:03,300 the beheading really will happen, 425 00:32:03,990 --> 00:32:05,010 then I— 426 00:32:05,900 --> 00:32:07,800 I will definitely fight to the death to protect Lord Wei! 427 00:32:07,800 --> 00:32:10,000 I will beg the Emperor to let you go, 428 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:13,600 and that you had nothing to do with this! If he wants to behead anyone, then it should be mine! 429 00:32:16,800 --> 00:32:18,200 At least you still have some affection left. 430 00:32:18,200 --> 00:32:21,400 That's right! This is the only good thing about her. 431 00:32:22,700 --> 00:32:27,000 Miss Ningzhi, look at your colleagues. 432 00:32:27,000 --> 00:32:29,600 If you can't take the time today to practice, 433 00:32:29,600 --> 00:32:32,800 then if anything goes wrong tomorrow, 434 00:32:32,800 --> 00:32:35,200 just your head alone would not be enough to make up for it. 435 00:32:37,600 --> 00:32:39,000 Lord Wei. 436 00:32:39,000 --> 00:32:42,600 Thinking about when I saw you performing in the street that day, it was clearly just a simple human pyramid act. 437 00:32:42,600 --> 00:32:44,700 But your face was filled with arrogance. 438 00:32:44,700 --> 00:32:46,800 That was the most alluring part. 439 00:32:46,800 --> 00:32:49,600 That aura and concentration are not simple. 440 00:32:49,600 --> 00:32:53,000 The Empress Dowager is fond of those who work hard, she will definitely be able to tell of your efforts. 441 00:32:53,000 --> 00:32:56,800 She will definitely like it, and only then will she summon you into the palace. 442 00:32:56,800 --> 00:33:01,300 In the end, you can't even do a simple performance? 443 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:05,400 But the words said already caused such a big mess, 444 00:33:05,400 --> 00:33:08,000 what if the Empress Dowager already heard it? 445 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:10,100 Since it's congratulatory phrases she already heard, 446 00:33:10,100 --> 00:33:12,800 would she really be surprised by it? 447 00:33:12,800 --> 00:33:16,600 If you put your heart into it, it will never be simple words, 448 00:33:16,600 --> 00:33:20,000 but is your real performance. Show your sincerity to everyone. 449 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:23,400 If you still can't practice, then think of your mother. 450 00:33:23,400 --> 00:33:25,500 She's still waiting for you at home. 451 00:33:26,220 --> 00:33:27,810 And all these fellow brothers, 452 00:33:27,810 --> 00:33:31,240 their families are also waiting for them to go home. 453 00:33:32,770 --> 00:33:34,210 Miss Ningzhi, 454 00:33:34,210 --> 00:33:38,200 to you, this is not a performance, but a battle for life or death. 455 00:33:38,200 --> 00:33:41,500 Win or lose, or put it another way, live or die. 456 00:33:41,500 --> 00:33:44,700 It's all up to whether you have the courage or not. 457 00:33:46,200 --> 00:33:47,900 You're right. 458 00:33:48,600 --> 00:33:50,600 I can't be like this anymore. 459 00:33:58,800 --> 00:34:01,100 Do we lack the bravery to fight for our lives? 460 00:34:01,100 --> 00:34:02,200 - No! - No! 461 00:34:02,200 --> 00:34:03,800 Do we lack money? 462 00:34:03,800 --> 00:34:04,800 - Yes! - Yes! 463 00:34:04,800 --> 00:34:06,600 Hurry and practice! 464 00:34:06,600 --> 00:34:09,100 Yes! Let's practice! 465 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:14,800 Tomorrow night, if Imperial Mother looks even a little unhappy, 466 00:34:14,800 --> 00:34:19,800 say that you're venting on behalf of Imperial Mother, and use that excuse to kill Ye Ningzhi. 467 00:34:19,800 --> 00:34:22,600 I have made arrangements with the Head of the Royal Guard. 468 00:34:22,600 --> 00:34:24,200 I understand. 469 00:34:33,400 --> 00:34:36,400 Empress Dowager. may you enjoy boundless longevity. 470 00:34:36,400 --> 00:34:40,000 Health and long life, many happy returns. 471 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:42,600 May you prosper and develop like the sun and moon. 472 00:35:46,800 --> 00:35:50,200 His grandmother isn't human, 473 00:35:53,370 --> 00:35:56,820 she is the deity of longevity instead. 474 00:35:58,380 --> 00:36:01,740 The ancestor's descendant is a thief, 475 00:36:04,380 --> 00:36:08,190 stole the immortal peach to respectfully offer to his grandmother. 476 00:36:25,000 --> 00:36:32,060 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Legend of the Phoenix Volunteer Team @ Viki 477 00:36:46,200 --> 00:36:53,100 ♫ In the clear sky, thousands of fireflies drift around ♫ 478 00:36:55,010 --> 00:37:02,470 ♫ You were once the most ordinary firefly of them all ♫ 479 00:37:03,800 --> 00:37:07,700 ♫ When you approached me, time stopped ♫ 480 00:37:07,700 --> 00:37:11,200 ♫ My heart started racing ♫ 481 00:37:11,200 --> 00:37:19,400 ♫ It was like a dream ♫ 482 00:37:21,620 --> 00:37:29,050 ♫ I travel against the light in search for a faraway shadow ♫ 483 00:37:30,510 --> 00:37:38,130 ♫ The crowded mountain cities, but I find it so peaceful ♫ 484 00:37:39,400 --> 00:37:43,800 ♫ I really want to let go of my name and identity ♫ 485 00:37:43,800 --> 00:37:47,200 ♫ I will watch the peaceful marketplace with you ♫ 486 00:37:47,200 --> 00:37:55,600 ♫ I will wait with you for the rain to stop ♫ 487 00:37:55,600 --> 00:38:05,000 ♫ I will light the light of love to shine into your life ♫ 488 00:38:05,000 --> 00:38:14,000 ♫ So that all the dangerous rivers can soften your eyes ♫ 489 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:18,400 ♫ Like the crystal tears in the dead of night ♫ 490 00:38:18,400 --> 00:38:22,800 ♫ My heart has become more transparent and stronger ♫ 491 00:38:22,800 --> 00:38:31,600 ♫ Even if it aches, it will not break ♫ 42738