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Once the water levels of the river rise, 10 00:02:08,260 --> 00:02:12,000 I'm afraid that these hundred thousand troops will be in danger. 11 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:16,330 - What should we do? - I'm afraid that we will have to find some higher ground In Lingdu. 12 00:02:16,330 --> 00:02:19,330 But the higher grounds in Lingdu are fraught with danger. If our troops retreat, 13 00:02:19,330 --> 00:02:22,600 and the enemy troops take this opportunity to surround us, we'll be finished. 14 00:02:22,600 --> 00:02:28,390 I didn't think that my true enemy would not be Wuzi's hundreds of thousands of troops, 15 00:02:29,800 --> 00:02:32,780 but rather this never-ending rain. 16 00:02:32,780 --> 00:02:35,560 This rain has already fallen for many days. 17 00:02:35,560 --> 00:02:38,080 Is still going to rain for another ten days? 18 00:02:51,300 --> 00:02:55,960 Your Majesty! I heard that Lord Wei's side has changed their plans, is that true? 19 00:02:56,560 --> 00:02:59,700 Consecutive days of rainstorms have led to the water levels in the river to rise. 20 00:02:59,700 --> 00:03:02,860 Wei Guang had no choice but to move his troops. 21 00:03:02,860 --> 00:03:06,920 Like this, they could be attacked by the enemy at any moment. 22 00:03:06,920 --> 00:03:08,910 How could this happen? 23 00:03:10,460 --> 00:03:13,100 This was originally going to be our victory. 24 00:03:13,680 --> 00:03:16,700 How could it become like this? 25 00:03:24,300 --> 00:03:26,750 This is a big rainstorm. 26 00:03:27,450 --> 00:03:32,340 Lord Wei, is the rain on your side this much too? 27 00:03:35,100 --> 00:03:38,580 I heard Your Majesty say that your troops are moving locations. 28 00:03:38,580 --> 00:03:40,920 You must be on your way. 29 00:03:41,800 --> 00:03:45,700 Walking under this rain, you must be exhausted. 30 00:03:46,700 --> 00:03:49,400 But how can I help relieve your burden? 31 00:03:50,150 --> 00:03:52,400 What can I do for you? 32 00:04:22,400 --> 00:04:26,700 Great Marshal, the scout we hid in the river shore has sent back a report. 33 00:04:26,700 --> 00:04:30,200 Wuzi's troops are currently on their way to Lingdu. 34 00:04:30,200 --> 00:04:32,940 Even though our outer soldiers fought valiantly, 35 00:04:32,940 --> 00:04:36,080 they were unable to stop Wuzi's troops from going forward. 36 00:04:36,080 --> 00:04:40,000 If it keeps going on like this, I'm afraid... 37 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:42,930 I'm afraid my troops will be surrounded by Wuzi's troops. 38 00:04:47,300 --> 00:04:50,410 Great Marshal, what should we do now? 39 00:04:53,410 --> 00:04:57,100 Your Majesty, I have arrived in Lingdu along with the troops. 40 00:04:57,100 --> 00:05:00,280 The worst outcome that I predicted has happened. 41 00:05:00,280 --> 00:05:05,500 Wuzi witnessed the retreat of my troops and used their full force to heavily surround my troops. 42 00:05:05,500 --> 00:05:08,900 My troops have already been overwhelmed to the point of no return. 43 00:05:09,600 --> 00:05:14,060 But this is not an opportunity that is impossible to overcome. 44 00:05:14,060 --> 00:05:19,300 If Your Majesty can personally lead the remaining hundred thousand troops to the east, 45 00:05:19,300 --> 00:05:23,520 and attack Wuzi's capital, the strength will definitely shake up their court. 46 00:05:23,520 --> 00:05:26,900 The hearts of the people do not lie. 47 00:05:27,600 --> 00:05:31,970 At that time, they will no longer want to battle us, and we will be able to break out. 48 00:05:31,970 --> 00:05:36,300 We will go directly into Wuzi and force their troops to surrounder. 49 00:05:36,300 --> 00:05:39,280 Your Majesty, you do not need to consider further. 50 00:05:39,280 --> 00:05:42,020 This is the only solution right now. 51 00:05:42,020 --> 00:05:45,570 Death is not to be regretted. 52 00:05:45,570 --> 00:05:49,400 I do not fear dying. But the hundreds of thousands of Great Liang's men 53 00:05:49,400 --> 00:05:53,680 cannot die on the battlefield. Otherwise when Wuzi marches east, 54 00:05:53,680 --> 00:05:56,580 my Great Liang will be grave danger. 55 00:05:59,700 --> 00:06:01,460 - Get out of my way! - Your Highness! 56 00:06:01,460 --> 00:06:02,530 Get out of my way! 57 00:06:02,530 --> 00:06:03,250 Your Highness! 58 00:06:03,250 --> 00:06:04,950 Let her come in! 59 00:06:09,400 --> 00:06:10,630 Get out of my way! 60 00:06:10,630 --> 00:06:11,960 You guys may leave. 61 00:06:11,960 --> 00:06:13,510 Yes. 62 00:06:15,120 --> 00:06:18,800 Your Majesty, Lord Wei has been ambushed and has had heavy casualties. 63 00:06:18,800 --> 00:06:23,460 In addition, Wuzi has cut off the food supply routes. At this rate, 64 00:06:23,460 --> 00:06:28,090 Great Liang's hundred thousand troops will be overwhelmed in no time, Your Majesty! 65 00:06:30,400 --> 00:06:32,420 I already know this. 66 00:06:33,050 --> 00:06:35,460 Ningzhi, as a consort, 67 00:06:35,460 --> 00:06:39,400 even if you are unwilling, you must put on an act to show other people. 68 00:06:39,400 --> 00:06:43,340 The Inner Palace cannot meddle in politics, especially military affairs. 69 00:06:43,340 --> 00:06:47,000 Your Majesty, you once promoted me to be a female official. 70 00:06:47,000 --> 00:06:51,960 I know what this means. These hundred thousand troops 71 00:06:51,960 --> 00:06:54,780 are the best amongst our Great Liang's troops! 72 00:06:54,780 --> 00:06:57,940 Your Majesty, are you just planning to just watch and do nothing? 73 00:06:57,940 --> 00:07:00,980 Why wouldn't I want to do something? 74 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:06,790 Wei Guang wants me to personally go to battle. But on the battlefield, one's life and death are uncertain. 75 00:07:06,790 --> 00:07:09,920 If I go and I am killed, 76 00:07:09,920 --> 00:07:13,500 and then adding on Princess Royal's plots, in order to think of the bigger picture, 77 00:07:13,500 --> 00:07:16,270 I cannot take this risk! 78 00:07:16,270 --> 00:07:18,720 This is what Lord Wei wants? 79 00:07:20,300 --> 00:07:24,690 Then this means that this is a good plan, Your Majesty! Don't you trust him? 80 00:07:24,690 --> 00:07:27,770 This time, I beg of you to save Lord Wei! 81 00:07:27,770 --> 00:07:30,080 Save his troops! 82 00:07:35,700 --> 00:07:38,600 I have already summoned countless scholars and military officials. 83 00:07:38,600 --> 00:07:41,560 This plan is too risky. 84 00:07:41,560 --> 00:07:44,100 If it fails, 85 00:07:44,100 --> 00:07:47,600 then it will lead to the death of Great Liang! 86 00:07:53,800 --> 00:07:55,510 Your Majesty. 87 00:07:56,480 --> 00:07:58,100 Ningzhi, 88 00:07:59,520 --> 00:08:04,230 do you really want to exchange my life 89 00:08:04,230 --> 00:08:06,400 to save Wei Guang? 90 00:08:07,100 --> 00:08:09,540 Ever since Lord Wei went to war, 91 00:08:09,540 --> 00:08:13,630 he has won all his battles. 92 00:08:13,630 --> 00:08:18,800 I believe that he will also win this time. 93 00:08:19,800 --> 00:08:22,910 I beg of you to also believe in him this time. 94 00:08:23,840 --> 00:08:27,910 You want me to once again go against 95 00:08:27,910 --> 00:08:30,270 all of my court officials? 96 00:08:38,600 --> 00:08:41,290 My nation 97 00:08:42,070 --> 00:08:46,630 cannot win over you. 98 00:09:20,800 --> 00:09:24,540 Your Majesty, take care. 99 00:09:24,540 --> 00:09:27,240 Ningzhi, when I return, 100 00:09:27,240 --> 00:09:32,500 I want you to be the first person I see welcoming me back to the city. 101 00:09:32,500 --> 00:09:36,300 I understand. 102 00:10:06,940 --> 00:10:09,740 How is the battle going? 103 00:10:10,760 --> 00:10:13,410 Report! Report! The front lines have already sent back a report. 104 00:10:13,410 --> 00:10:17,750 - We are victorious! - That's wonderful! 105 00:10:18,770 --> 00:10:20,630 - Governor! - Your Highness. 106 00:10:20,630 --> 00:10:22,160 We have a report! 107 00:10:22,160 --> 00:10:26,410 His Majesty is returning triumphantly. 108 00:10:26,410 --> 00:10:31,670 The King of Wuzi has already surrendered, we have won! His Majesty is wise! 109 00:10:31,670 --> 00:10:33,560 - That's wonderful! - Your Highness, 110 00:10:33,560 --> 00:10:36,300 we will leave now. 111 00:10:38,430 --> 00:10:40,460 We finally won. 112 00:10:53,600 --> 00:10:56,420 We finally won. 113 00:11:11,500 --> 00:11:12,810 Greetings to Princess Royal. 114 00:11:12,810 --> 00:11:14,760 Congratulations, Great Marshal Wei. 115 00:11:14,760 --> 00:11:17,100 You have merited outstanding service. 116 00:11:17,100 --> 00:11:20,860 When the news reached Yandu, the commoners were jubilant and celebrations were held on every street. 117 00:11:20,860 --> 00:11:23,610 They're singing praises of your glory. 118 00:11:24,120 --> 00:11:26,170 It's all due to the hard work of these troops. 119 00:11:27,510 --> 00:11:30,200 There's another matter I must tell you. 120 00:11:31,090 --> 00:11:35,180 Ye Ningzhi has been promoted to Noble Consort. 121 00:11:38,220 --> 00:11:41,620 There are many concubines in the palace. To be able to be promoted to Noble Consort in one go, 122 00:11:41,620 --> 00:11:44,410 she's the first in my Great Liang. 123 00:11:44,410 --> 00:11:48,740 It's pretty clear on His Majesty's love for Ye Ningzhi. 124 00:11:49,940 --> 00:11:52,200 I am happy for His Majesty. 125 00:11:52,200 --> 00:11:54,770 He not only won the war, he obtained a Noble Consort as well. 126 00:11:54,770 --> 00:11:56,960 It's double the happiness. 127 00:11:59,410 --> 00:12:04,550 I will be preparing to return to Yandu as well. This time, you can peacefully return with me, right? 128 00:12:04,550 --> 00:12:06,330 Princess Royal, 129 00:12:06,330 --> 00:12:09,460 this is the treasured sword that Wuzi sent over. 130 00:12:09,460 --> 00:12:11,310 It can slice iron like mud and split hairs. 131 00:12:11,310 --> 00:12:13,610 Do you want to experience it? 132 00:12:14,430 --> 00:12:18,540 Wei Guang, a retreat is of no use. 133 00:12:51,900 --> 00:12:53,290 Greetings to His Majesty. 134 00:12:53,290 --> 00:12:56,180 Rise. Give her a seat. 135 00:12:59,440 --> 00:13:01,520 May the Emperor live for ten thousand years! 136 00:13:01,520 --> 00:13:05,220 May Noble Consort Ning have ten thousand bouts of happiness! 137 00:13:17,460 --> 00:13:18,880 Great Marshal. 138 00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:22,120 I have finished investigating. His Majesty did indeed confer her as a Noble Consort. 139 00:13:22,120 --> 00:13:24,420 He also held a large banquet for this occasion. 140 00:13:55,160 --> 00:13:58,200 ♫ Frost is shaken onto the ground ♫ 141 00:13:58,200 --> 00:14:01,160 ♫ The clouds lift it up ♫ 142 00:14:01,160 --> 00:14:07,000 ♫ Allow time to remove your yearning ♫ 143 00:14:07,000 --> 00:14:10,120 ♫ After a few rides ♫ 144 00:14:10,120 --> 00:14:13,090 ♫ Dust and sand can be persuaded ♫ 145 00:14:13,090 --> 00:14:19,010 Wei Guang. 146 00:14:20,060 --> 00:14:22,310 Even though there are mountains and rivers separating us, 147 00:14:22,310 --> 00:14:24,590 can you see me? 148 00:14:26,020 --> 00:14:30,080 You said that you would come here to sit whenever you felt lonely. 149 00:14:30,080 --> 00:14:32,720 Now I'm alone here too. 150 00:14:33,850 --> 00:14:36,060 That time, I thought 151 00:14:36,510 --> 00:14:39,280 I would not let you be alone anymore. 152 00:14:44,900 --> 00:14:47,920 This sword remnant accompanied my father. 153 00:14:47,920 --> 00:14:50,270 It has also always protected me. 154 00:14:50,270 --> 00:14:54,400 This was always connected to the sword, never apart. 155 00:14:54,880 --> 00:14:57,140 I'm giving this to you. 156 00:14:57,140 --> 00:14:59,520 No matter where I am, 157 00:15:00,130 --> 00:15:02,760 my heart will always be with you. 158 00:15:02,760 --> 00:15:05,210 No matter what happens, 159 00:15:06,180 --> 00:15:08,260 we'll never be apart. 160 00:15:08,260 --> 00:15:13,110 ♫ The bustling night scene ♫ 161 00:15:13,110 --> 00:15:19,050 ♫ Sorrow and joy walk alongside the people ♫ 162 00:15:19,050 --> 00:15:21,470 Today during the banquet, 163 00:15:21,470 --> 00:15:25,150 what was your third wish? 164 00:15:26,510 --> 00:15:29,310 When I return victorious, 165 00:15:29,310 --> 00:15:33,690 I want His Majesty to ordain our marriage. 166 00:15:33,690 --> 00:15:37,180 ♫ The dim starlight slide down from my palm ♫ 167 00:15:37,180 --> 00:15:42,400 ♫ Hear the words right from the world's heart ♫ 168 00:15:44,610 --> 00:15:47,860 Thinking of the last time I came here, 169 00:15:47,860 --> 00:15:50,370 I only remember your smile 170 00:15:50,370 --> 00:15:52,980 and the warmth of your hug. 171 00:15:54,190 --> 00:15:56,990 As for the lanterns that light up these countless households, 172 00:15:56,990 --> 00:15:58,950 other than thinking that it's impressive, 173 00:15:58,950 --> 00:16:01,050 there's nothing else that's special about it. 174 00:16:04,560 --> 00:16:06,750 But the current me 175 00:16:06,750 --> 00:16:08,940 is already different. 176 00:16:08,940 --> 00:16:11,930 I'm not the little girl from the circus troupe anymore. 177 00:16:12,880 --> 00:16:15,430 Every lantern that I see 178 00:16:15,430 --> 00:16:18,030 represents a family. 179 00:16:18,610 --> 00:16:20,810 I finally understand 180 00:16:20,810 --> 00:16:24,830 why God wanted me to wear this phoenix dress. 181 00:16:25,410 --> 00:16:29,560 I also finally realize that the moment I don it, 182 00:16:29,560 --> 00:16:32,170 I already lost you. 183 00:16:36,250 --> 00:16:38,450 Wei Guang. 184 00:16:38,450 --> 00:16:42,710 I will become the person I want to be. 185 00:16:42,710 --> 00:16:44,180 I also hope that you 186 00:16:44,180 --> 00:16:47,710 will continue to persevere down the path you chose. 187 00:16:47,710 --> 00:16:49,650 Don't look back. 188 00:17:03,450 --> 00:17:07,740 The troops are preparing to leave. Can Lord Wei leave me some face 189 00:17:07,740 --> 00:17:10,540 and let me accompany you? 190 00:17:14,550 --> 00:17:17,760 Will you be saying any more shocking statements? 191 00:17:17,760 --> 00:17:21,490 I also need to take into consideration Lord Wei's health. 192 00:17:21,490 --> 00:17:23,440 The journey will be difficult. 193 00:17:23,440 --> 00:17:26,870 I just want to rest. I don't want to discuss politics. 194 00:17:26,870 --> 00:17:28,820 Alright. 195 00:17:28,820 --> 00:17:33,070 I won't discuss politics with Great Marshal. 196 00:17:33,070 --> 00:17:35,770 I'll only discuss mundane affairs. 197 00:17:43,130 --> 00:17:44,460 Your Majesty. 198 00:17:46,130 --> 00:17:48,260 Your Majesty, it's terrible. 199 00:17:48,260 --> 00:17:49,820 What happened now? 200 00:17:49,820 --> 00:17:55,050 Great Marshal Wei is currently on the road back here, 201 00:17:55,050 --> 00:17:59,230 but he is coming back along with Princess Royal's people. 202 00:17:59,780 --> 00:18:00,800 What? 203 00:18:00,800 --> 00:18:02,160 Didn't I already send a procession 204 00:18:02,160 --> 00:18:03,540 to receive Wei Guang? 205 00:18:03,540 --> 00:18:04,680 Yes. 206 00:18:04,680 --> 00:18:07,360 The procession already arrived at the barracks, 207 00:18:07,360 --> 00:18:10,850 but Great Marshal Wei still rode with Princess Royal's carriage. 208 00:18:10,850 --> 00:18:15,210 He said that Princess Royal did not mean any harm. 209 00:18:30,020 --> 00:18:32,550 Reporting to Great Marshal, the next twenty li is mountainous roads. 210 00:18:32,550 --> 00:18:34,560 In order to protect Princess Royal and the troops, 211 00:18:34,560 --> 00:18:38,250 we should set up camp here tonight and continue again tomorrow. 212 00:18:38,250 --> 00:18:39,810 Let everyone rest for a while. 213 00:18:39,810 --> 00:18:41,130 Yes. 214 00:18:41,130 --> 00:18:44,250 Princess Royal, let's proceed again tomorrow. 215 00:18:44,250 --> 00:18:45,740 I will be taking my leave. 216 00:18:45,740 --> 00:18:47,300 Lord Wei, 217 00:18:48,750 --> 00:18:52,730 I didn't discuss politics with you at all. 218 00:18:52,730 --> 00:18:55,150 All the topics were household affairs. 219 00:18:55,150 --> 00:18:58,450 However, being born into the imperial family, 220 00:18:58,450 --> 00:19:00,590 the country's affairs are household affairs. 221 00:19:00,590 --> 00:19:03,220 Lord Wei, why not? 222 00:19:03,220 --> 00:19:05,760 Father and son. 223 00:19:05,760 --> 00:19:08,200 Actually, the person sitting on the throne right now, 224 00:19:08,200 --> 00:19:11,010 got there by good fortune. 225 00:19:11,010 --> 00:19:15,260 Why doesn't Lord Wei take this good fortune into your own hands? 226 00:19:15,260 --> 00:19:17,760 Take the good fortune? 227 00:19:17,760 --> 00:19:19,580 What kind of fortune? 228 00:19:21,260 --> 00:19:23,690 Princess Royal's words are too abstruse. 229 00:19:23,690 --> 00:19:27,060 I must ponder about it. 230 00:19:27,060 --> 00:19:28,960 I will take my leave now. 231 00:19:39,390 --> 00:19:44,590 Reporting to Your Majesty, Lord Wei and his troops stopped thirty li outside of the city 232 00:19:44,590 --> 00:19:46,510 and set up camp. 233 00:19:46,510 --> 00:19:49,210 Did he return back to the procession I sent him? 234 00:19:49,210 --> 00:19:51,320 He is still riding in Princess Royal's carriage. 235 00:19:51,320 --> 00:19:55,490 According to the scout, they're having very lively discussions. 236 00:19:55,940 --> 00:19:58,790 Your Majesty, when Great Marshal Wei returns back to the city, 237 00:19:58,790 --> 00:20:02,880 the streets will definitely be filled with people. 238 00:20:02,880 --> 00:20:06,260 Will Your Majesty still welcome him with the numerous officials? 239 00:20:08,390 --> 00:20:11,440 Going is hard, and not going is hard. 240 00:20:11,440 --> 00:20:14,090 If we go, I will also have to welcome Princess Royal. 241 00:20:14,090 --> 00:20:15,340 If we don't go, 242 00:20:15,340 --> 00:20:18,220 I'm afraid that the people will think that I am shallow. 243 00:20:18,220 --> 00:20:20,410 This is a difficult decision to make. 244 00:20:20,410 --> 00:20:23,850 Forget it. You can leave first. 245 00:20:23,850 --> 00:20:25,370 Yes. 246 00:20:34,020 --> 00:20:39,060 Your Majesty, I believe that Great Marshal Wei must have 247 00:20:39,060 --> 00:20:41,060 some motive in mind for riding with Princess Royal. 248 00:20:41,780 --> 00:20:43,480 Is he 249 00:20:43,480 --> 00:20:45,460 blaming me? 250 00:20:47,230 --> 00:20:49,420 I don't think Wei Guang is that type of person. 251 00:20:50,250 --> 00:20:51,820 Your Majesty, 252 00:20:51,820 --> 00:20:55,340 if I am the reason for your discord, 253 00:20:55,340 --> 00:20:57,590 then I ask that 254 00:20:57,590 --> 00:21:00,400 you allow me to meet privately with Wei Guang. 255 00:21:08,910 --> 00:21:11,960 Ningzhi, I believe in you. 256 00:21:11,960 --> 00:21:14,970 I will send someone to take you there right now. 257 00:21:25,740 --> 00:21:27,130 Reporting to Great Marshal. 258 00:21:27,130 --> 00:21:31,250 His Majesty's Eunuch Wang has brought someone here saying that there's urgent matters to be discussed. 259 00:21:32,390 --> 00:21:34,930 - Leave. - Yes. 260 00:21:38,300 --> 00:21:43,050 I wonder for what reason Eunuch Wang came all the way down here for. 261 00:21:59,890 --> 00:22:01,980 Lord Wei. 262 00:22:13,760 --> 00:22:15,430 Ningzhi. 263 00:22:19,020 --> 00:22:24,050 Great Marshal Wei, I'm no longer Ningzhi but Noble Consort Ning. 264 00:22:29,020 --> 00:22:31,270 Exactly what happened? 265 00:22:31,840 --> 00:22:34,430 Why did you suddenly become a Noble Consort? 266 00:22:36,980 --> 00:22:39,340 It actually wasn't very sudden. 267 00:22:39,950 --> 00:22:44,980 From a palace maiden to a female official, and then from Consort Ning to Noble Consort Ning. 268 00:22:45,470 --> 00:22:47,870 These are all the Emperor's favors. 269 00:22:52,920 --> 00:22:55,060 Did the Emperor force you? 270 00:22:55,820 --> 00:22:58,340 Tell me about your struggles. 271 00:22:59,000 --> 00:23:00,950 I'll help you resolve them. 272 00:23:02,840 --> 00:23:04,670 Resolve? 273 00:23:06,340 --> 00:23:08,470 How are you going to resolve them? 274 00:23:09,270 --> 00:23:11,250 Go against a royal order? 275 00:23:12,240 --> 00:23:15,000 Why did you fight so valiantly to protect Great Liang? 276 00:23:15,000 --> 00:23:18,510 Because you love the people of Great Liang. 277 00:23:18,510 --> 00:23:20,990 Because you respect Great Liang's imperial dynasty. 278 00:23:20,990 --> 00:23:24,030 I heard that you and Princess Royal are quite close, so today I came— 279 00:23:24,030 --> 00:23:27,940 So you came today for the Emperor. 280 00:23:29,820 --> 00:23:31,720 Also for you. 281 00:23:32,200 --> 00:23:36,400 You are a court official. You should be very clear about your own stance. 282 00:23:37,480 --> 00:23:40,060 You once told me that 283 00:23:40,060 --> 00:23:43,900 ever since Princess and Prince of Guangding went to Beidian, 284 00:23:43,900 --> 00:23:47,790 Beidian turned from being a happy place into hell. 285 00:23:47,790 --> 00:23:50,780 The people there have no way to make a living. 286 00:23:50,780 --> 00:23:52,890 If Princess Royal got a hold of Great Liang... 287 00:23:52,890 --> 00:23:55,780 It seems like you still remember what I told you. 288 00:23:55,780 --> 00:23:58,550 Then do you still remember that you once said 289 00:23:58,550 --> 00:24:01,590 you would wait for me to come back to marry you? 290 00:24:15,420 --> 00:24:19,130 It's inappropriate for me to speak of these things with you now. 291 00:24:19,130 --> 00:24:22,670 It will only bring upon more suspicions to you. 292 00:24:22,670 --> 00:24:26,750 I will only discuss Great Liang with you, not personal matters. 293 00:24:26,750 --> 00:24:31,260 To me, Ye Ningzhi is the most important matter. I have already finished any political and military matters. 294 00:24:31,260 --> 00:24:32,860 As long as the Emperor fulfills his promise, 295 00:24:32,860 --> 00:24:35,820 I can hold your hand and leave the palace. 296 00:24:43,950 --> 00:24:46,190 So it's because of me, 297 00:24:47,310 --> 00:24:51,850 because I was conferred as a Consort, that's why you decided to stand with Princess Royal? 298 00:24:51,850 --> 00:24:54,270 Why did you suddenly abandon me? 299 00:24:59,850 --> 00:25:02,580 Wei Guang, are you really going to be this stubborn? 300 00:25:03,850 --> 00:25:07,720 You're not going to use your future and your life to punish me, right? 301 00:25:07,720 --> 00:25:12,820 I only know that Ye Ningzhi is the woman I love the most. 302 00:25:12,820 --> 00:25:15,120 No matter what happens, 303 00:25:15,120 --> 00:25:18,450 I definitely will not just stand by and watch as she leaves me. 304 00:25:18,450 --> 00:25:20,210 In order to keep her, 305 00:25:21,390 --> 00:25:23,950 I'm willing to pay any price. 306 00:25:31,870 --> 00:25:35,270 It looks like we will not be able to reach a compromise then. 307 00:25:36,300 --> 00:25:38,120 Ningzhi. 308 00:25:41,290 --> 00:25:43,960 I will always wait for you to come back. 309 00:25:46,290 --> 00:25:48,250 I'll wait for you to look back. 310 00:26:53,050 --> 00:26:55,820 Princess Royal, Eunuch Wang is Noble Consort Ning. 311 00:26:55,820 --> 00:26:57,780 Because of Noble Consort Ning, Wei Guang truely did 312 00:26:57,780 --> 00:27:00,000 have a falling out with the Emperor. 313 00:27:01,630 --> 00:27:04,020 Very good. 314 00:27:04,020 --> 00:27:09,090 It looks like the probability of Wei Guang coming over to our side 315 00:27:09,090 --> 00:27:11,390 has increased. 316 00:27:18,030 --> 00:27:20,750 If it weren't for interacting with Princess Royal for so long this time, 317 00:27:20,750 --> 00:27:24,770 I wouldn't have known that Princess Royal was such an interesting and broad-minded person, 318 00:27:24,770 --> 00:27:26,770 traveling through the world. 319 00:27:28,650 --> 00:27:31,350 I've even gone to Quling. 320 00:27:31,350 --> 00:27:35,030 I remember that Great Marshal Wei is from Quling. 321 00:27:35,030 --> 00:27:36,840 Princess Royal is considerate. 322 00:27:36,840 --> 00:27:40,440 I've been to Quling twice. 323 00:27:40,440 --> 00:27:43,830 However, it was only after I turned seventeen. 324 00:27:43,830 --> 00:27:47,520 Before seventeen, I was not allowed to leave the palace. 325 00:27:47,520 --> 00:27:49,630 Who told me to not get married? 326 00:27:49,630 --> 00:27:52,560 Everyone says that I'm of noble birth, hence they are envious. 327 00:27:52,560 --> 00:27:57,220 But to me, the palace is a cage. 328 00:27:57,220 --> 00:27:59,560 It's not a shame if we don't mention it. 329 00:28:07,400 --> 00:28:12,130 Great Marshal Wei, I heard that 330 00:28:12,130 --> 00:28:17,710 the Emperor promised that he would tell you the truth behind your father's execution after you returned, right? 331 00:28:17,710 --> 00:28:21,270 Princess Royal sure knows a lot. 332 00:28:21,270 --> 00:28:23,530 I also know this secret. 333 00:28:23,530 --> 00:28:25,780 I can also tell you. 334 00:28:25,780 --> 00:28:28,220 What the Emperor says may not be the truth. 335 00:28:28,220 --> 00:28:30,130 But I'm different. 336 00:28:34,090 --> 00:28:36,360 You want to see the tattoo on my body, right? 337 00:28:40,150 --> 00:28:43,210 Yes, I want to see it. 338 00:28:43,210 --> 00:28:47,470 Alright. I want to be friends with you. 339 00:28:47,470 --> 00:28:49,850 Treat it as a greeting gift. 340 00:28:56,160 --> 00:28:57,900 Three 'fire' characters. Wei Yan. 341 00:28:57,900 --> 00:29:01,060 Your father's name. 342 00:29:03,880 --> 00:29:06,250 I've met you before when I was younger. 343 00:29:07,460 --> 00:29:10,510 Your father died unjustly. 344 00:29:10,510 --> 00:29:14,550 In the future, I will tell you the whole story, but not today. 345 00:29:14,550 --> 00:29:17,880 Today, I will leave first. 346 00:29:17,880 --> 00:29:22,270 The Emperor is a paranoid person, I don't want to give Great Marshal Wei any troubles. 347 00:29:22,270 --> 00:29:24,100 Stop the carriage. 348 00:29:26,360 --> 00:29:28,290 I'm leaving. 349 00:29:40,220 --> 00:29:44,540 Your Majesty, Wei Guang's carriage has already reached the city limits. 350 00:29:44,540 --> 00:29:49,570 However, Princess Royal left the carriage already. 351 00:29:50,520 --> 00:29:52,560 Is that true? 352 00:29:53,870 --> 00:29:57,530 Wei Guang still considers the big picture at the crucial time. 353 00:29:57,530 --> 00:30:00,380 Relay my order, summon all the officials 354 00:30:00,380 --> 00:30:02,330 to accompany me to welcome Wei Guang at the southern gate. 355 00:30:02,330 --> 00:30:06,890 Also, when Wei Guang enters Yandu, make sure to set off fireworks. 356 00:30:06,890 --> 00:30:09,700 The welcoming gestures must be grand! 357 00:30:10,400 --> 00:30:12,330 I will obey. 358 00:30:46,740 --> 00:30:49,000 Noble Consort. 359 00:30:49,000 --> 00:30:51,440 Ban Ling'er. 360 00:30:51,440 --> 00:30:53,130 Do you have a reason for finding me? 361 00:30:53,130 --> 00:30:56,800 Your Highness, Great Marshal Wei has returned. 362 00:30:56,800 --> 00:30:59,470 All the people in the Inner Palace went to go welcome him. 363 00:30:59,470 --> 00:31:02,120 The Empress also went along with the Emperor. 364 00:31:02,120 --> 00:31:04,450 Why did you not go? 365 00:31:05,520 --> 00:31:09,420 - Ban Ling'er, is this something you can ask me? - I'm sorry. 366 00:31:10,100 --> 00:31:14,640 Your Highness, I know of a secret place. 367 00:31:14,640 --> 00:31:18,160 It's a place where they put the palace's old things, no one goes there. 368 00:31:18,160 --> 00:31:22,390 When His Majesty goes to welcome Wei Guang, they will definitely pass by there. 369 00:31:23,550 --> 00:31:26,510 How daring! 370 00:31:26,510 --> 00:31:30,200 I am Noble Consort Ning, and you dare to say such words? 371 00:31:30,200 --> 00:31:35,290 But, everyone in Lihua Academy 372 00:31:35,290 --> 00:31:39,120 - knows that you and Great Marshal Wei— - That's enough! 373 00:31:41,000 --> 00:31:44,160 Are you not scared of dying? What kind of place is this? 374 00:31:44,160 --> 00:31:48,360 It's the Inner Palace! It's a place filled with tigers and wolves and you dared to say such nonsense here! 375 00:31:48,360 --> 00:31:53,390 Your Highness! I only dare to say this in front of you. 376 00:31:53,390 --> 00:31:57,230 I want to serve you! 377 00:31:59,840 --> 00:32:01,290 No need to say anymore. 378 00:32:01,290 --> 00:32:03,810 Your Highness! Your Highness! 379 00:32:03,810 --> 00:32:06,630 Please let me serve by your side! 380 00:32:06,630 --> 00:32:10,000 Just treat it as me repaying you for saving my life! 381 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:11,590 I won't use you. 382 00:32:11,590 --> 00:32:18,040 Noble Consort Ning! Let me follow you! I beg you! 383 00:32:20,870 --> 00:32:25,870 Ban Ling'er, the life I want to lead in the future, 384 00:32:25,870 --> 00:32:28,780 is not the normal life of a Noble Consort. 385 00:32:29,580 --> 00:32:34,370 I won't enjoy the riches of the palace, and I won't fight for favor. 386 00:32:36,430 --> 00:32:39,380 You won't have good days if you follow me. 387 00:32:45,010 --> 00:32:48,730 How about this? I'll try to see which Noble Consort has a kind disposition 388 00:32:48,730 --> 00:32:50,090 and you can follow her. 389 00:32:50,090 --> 00:32:53,500 I don't want to follow anyone else, only you! 390 00:32:53,500 --> 00:32:58,620 Your Highness, no matter what type of days you'll have in the future, 391 00:32:58,620 --> 00:33:02,610 Ban Ling'er will endure them with you. 392 00:33:02,610 --> 00:33:05,800 My life was saved by you anyways. 393 00:33:09,960 --> 00:33:12,290 Go back to Lihua Academy first. 394 00:33:13,530 --> 00:33:18,640 Your Highness, then I will treat it as you agreed. 395 00:34:01,160 --> 00:34:04,550 Greetings to the Emperor, Empress Dowager, and Empress. 396 00:34:05,120 --> 00:34:08,490 No need for formalities, please rise. 397 00:34:08,490 --> 00:34:10,560 Thank you, Your Majesty. 398 00:34:12,280 --> 00:34:15,600 Wei Guang, since the time I took the throne, 399 00:34:15,600 --> 00:34:19,590 or more accurately since I was born, this is the happiest day of my life. 400 00:34:19,590 --> 00:34:24,160 If Great Liang's previous emperor in heaven knew of this, he would also be happy. 401 00:34:24,160 --> 00:34:28,220 Having such an outstanding general like you is my Great Liang's good fortune. 402 00:34:28,220 --> 00:34:30,960 Your Majesty praises me too much, I do not dare to accept it. 403 00:34:30,960 --> 00:34:35,120 If it weren't for Your Majesty's perseverance against the officials' opinions, I would not be like this today. 404 00:34:35,120 --> 00:34:37,050 Even though I have a good eye of discernment, 405 00:34:37,050 --> 00:34:39,340 it was your ability to command thousands of troops 406 00:34:39,340 --> 00:34:42,510 that did not disappoint my expectations. 407 00:34:51,230 --> 00:34:54,150 Previously, some of you were extremely against my judgment 408 00:34:54,150 --> 00:34:57,000 saying that I appointed someone who had no battle experience 409 00:34:57,000 --> 00:35:00,540 as the commander of thousands of forces, and it was a careless decision! 410 00:35:00,540 --> 00:35:03,890 These subjects were foolish! 411 00:35:12,620 --> 00:35:15,950 Great Marshal Wei, please. 412 00:35:50,140 --> 00:35:53,390 Lang Kun, the situation has changed. 413 00:35:53,390 --> 00:35:56,750 The bad situation has surpassed our expectations. 414 00:35:56,750 --> 00:35:58,620 They will make their move at any time. 415 00:35:58,620 --> 00:36:02,480 You must quickly return to the palace. After being outside for so long, 416 00:36:02,480 --> 00:36:07,720 I hope that you won't forget the spirit you have for being Lang Kun. 417 00:36:10,520 --> 00:36:13,280 Lord Lang, please forgive us, we came late. 418 00:36:14,160 --> 00:36:18,920 I'm not the one in a rush. It's the Empress in the palace that is waiting for me to return. 419 00:36:19,510 --> 00:36:23,160 Think of a good reason to give the Empress an explanation. 420 00:36:26,750 --> 00:36:28,280 [Yong De Palace] 421 00:36:40,580 --> 00:36:44,460 Greetings to the Empress, this subject has returned. 422 00:36:44,460 --> 00:36:50,160 Your Majesty, my relatives in the rural areas did not receive any news. 423 00:36:50,160 --> 00:36:53,900 I had no idea such a big event happened in the palace. 424 00:36:53,900 --> 00:36:59,490 I did not know things changed within the palace until the guards found me. 425 00:36:59,490 --> 00:37:04,880 If I knew earlier, I would have returned to Your Majesty's side no matter what. 426 00:37:06,170 --> 00:37:08,480 You didn't know anything? 427 00:37:10,090 --> 00:37:14,170 Did you know that I gave you your life? 428 00:37:14,170 --> 00:37:18,650 Everything you have is also given by me. 429 00:37:19,710 --> 00:37:24,020 I have always remembered Your Majesty's favor, 430 00:37:24,020 --> 00:37:26,060 I do not dare to forget it. 431 00:37:26,770 --> 00:37:29,330 But in my heart, 432 00:37:29,330 --> 00:37:33,220 you are no longer the same Lang Kun as the past. 433 00:37:33,220 --> 00:37:35,060 I have never changed. 434 00:37:35,060 --> 00:37:38,150 If you didn't change, you wouldn't have 435 00:37:38,150 --> 00:37:42,850 purposefully left while knowing that Princess Royal returned to the palace. 436 00:37:42,850 --> 00:37:46,400 If you didn't change, you wouldn't have let Ningzhi climb upon my head 437 00:37:46,400 --> 00:37:48,740 while just idly sitting by. 438 00:37:49,950 --> 00:37:53,540 If you didn't change, when I told you to come back, you wouldn't have not come. 439 00:37:55,270 --> 00:37:56,990 Lang Kun, 440 00:37:57,520 --> 00:38:00,400 you once had nothing and entered the palace to avoid your debts. 441 00:38:00,400 --> 00:38:02,000 It was due to my pity 442 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:05,040 that allowed you to enjoy the riches you have right now! 443 00:38:05,990 --> 00:38:11,900 Yes. Without Your Majesty, I would not be the Lang Kun I am today. 444 00:38:11,900 --> 00:38:15,810 Do you know? Everyone in this palace 445 00:38:15,810 --> 00:38:19,120 will shudder when your name is mentioned. 446 00:38:19,120 --> 00:38:22,200 Even His Majesty needs to think twice. 447 00:38:22,200 --> 00:38:26,220 Why? Because I'm protecting you. 448 00:38:26,220 --> 00:38:29,340 Even if I offended His Majesty or even more people, 449 00:38:29,340 --> 00:38:31,860 I have always protected you! 450 00:38:35,410 --> 00:38:38,380 Of course Your Majesty needs to protect me. 451 00:38:38,380 --> 00:38:42,800 Other than me, who else can be Your Majesty's 452 00:38:42,800 --> 00:38:45,790 most loyal dog? 453 00:38:47,560 --> 00:38:49,460 What did you say? 454 00:38:50,590 --> 00:38:55,400 The reason why Your Majesty protected me was not because you truly wanted me to save me. 455 00:38:55,400 --> 00:38:59,950 You just wanted to keep this dog of yours leashed by your side. 456 00:39:01,310 --> 00:39:05,520 All these years, I've bitten so many people for you. 457 00:39:05,520 --> 00:39:09,680 Within these palaces and courtyards, everyone wants to kill me. 458 00:39:09,680 --> 00:39:13,270 Other than staying by your side, 459 00:39:13,270 --> 00:39:16,230 where else could I go? 460 00:39:16,230 --> 00:39:18,960 The reason why Your Majesty indulges me 461 00:39:18,960 --> 00:39:23,140 is also only to scare the Inner Palace so that they would not dare to fight with you 462 00:39:23,140 --> 00:39:26,360 so as to show off your power and might! 463 00:39:26,360 --> 00:39:31,400 Lang Kun, don't think that I don't dare to kill you! 464 00:39:32,330 --> 00:39:35,690 Ever since I became the dog by your side, 465 00:39:35,690 --> 00:39:38,500 I was already prepared to 466 00:39:38,500 --> 00:39:41,540 be killed after I eliminated your enemies. 467 00:39:41,540 --> 00:39:48,280 You're the Empress. Whatever you want, is what will happen. I'll wait for it. 468 00:39:48,280 --> 00:39:49,420 Your Highness. 469 00:39:52,960 --> 00:39:56,330 I'll be taking my leave. 470 00:40:25,400 --> 00:40:27,330 Greetings to Your Majesty. 471 00:40:27,980 --> 00:40:32,860 You came to find me for Ye Ningzhi? 472 00:40:35,030 --> 00:40:39,780 When I was on the frontlines, I heard that Your Majesty and Noble Consort Ning had a big fight. 473 00:40:39,780 --> 00:40:43,920 I don't know if it's because of this matter that Your Majesty is unhappy? 474 00:40:44,750 --> 00:40:47,100 She's the person in your heart. 475 00:40:47,100 --> 00:40:50,190 But I never thought of her as anything. 476 00:40:50,190 --> 00:40:52,440 You came at the right time. 477 00:40:53,340 --> 00:40:56,270 I'll take you to see a good play. 478 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,930 Greetings to the Empress. 479 00:41:09,930 --> 00:41:14,140 Tell Great Marshal Wei everything you saw that day. 480 00:41:14,140 --> 00:41:17,050 If you hide anything, you'll be immediately executed. 481 00:41:17,050 --> 00:41:19,010 Yes, Your Majesty. 482 00:41:19,010 --> 00:41:21,520 It happened two years ago. 483 00:41:21,520 --> 00:41:25,180 That time, the Emperor went to Ping Zhou in disguise. 484 00:41:25,180 --> 00:41:29,220 Aftewards, the Emperor ordered us to find Noble Consort Ning. 485 00:41:29,220 --> 00:41:31,500 However, the leader of Baixi Circus suddenly got injured. 486 00:41:31,500 --> 00:41:34,850 Overnight, everyone in Baixi Circus left. 487 00:41:40,790 --> 00:41:49,290 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Legend of the Phoenix Volunteer Team @ Viki 488 00:42:01,530 --> 00:42:08,860 ♫ In the clear sky, thousands of fireflies drift around ♫ 489 00:42:10,450 --> 00:42:17,810 ♫ You were once the most ordinary firefly of them all ♫ 490 00:42:19,290 --> 00:42:23,260 ♫ When you approached me, time stopped ♫ 491 00:42:23,260 --> 00:42:26,510 ♫ My heart started racing ♫ 492 00:42:26,510 --> 00:42:35,460 ♫ It was like a dream ♫ 493 00:42:37,190 --> 00:42:44,170 ♫ I travel against the light in search for a faraway shadow ♫ 494 00:42:45,930 --> 00:42:53,340 ♫ The crowded mountain cities, but I find it so peaceful ♫ 495 00:42:54,930 --> 00:42:59,370 ♫ I really want to let go of my name and identity ♫ 496 00:42:59,370 --> 00:43:02,660 ♫ I will watch the peaceful marketplace with you ♫ 497 00:43:02,660 --> 00:43:11,020 ♫ I will wait with you for the rain to stop ♫ 498 00:43:11,020 --> 00:43:20,210 ♫ I will light the light of love to shine into your life ♫ 499 00:43:20,210 --> 00:43:29,390 ♫ So that all the dangerous rivers can soften your eyes ♫ 500 00:43:29,390 --> 00:43:33,790 ♫ Like the crystal tears in the dead of night ♫ 501 00:43:33,790 --> 00:43:38,310 ♫ My heart has become more transparent and stronger ♫ 502 00:43:38,310 --> 00:43:47,130 ♫ Even if it aches, it will not break ♫ 44404