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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:02,010 --> 00:00:09,980 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Legend of the Phoenix Volunteer Team @ Viki 2 00:01:25,840 --> 00:01:30,270 [Legend of the Phoenix] 3 00:01:30,270 --> 00:01:32,830 [Episode 22] 4 00:01:39,750 --> 00:01:42,120 Good night, Consort Ning. 5 00:01:45,660 --> 00:01:47,020 Has Her Majesty gone to sleep? 6 00:01:47,020 --> 00:01:49,200 Consort Ning, Her Majesty has already gone to bed. 7 00:01:49,200 --> 00:01:52,080 You can come tomorrow. 8 00:01:52,080 --> 00:01:53,880 I don't have anything important, really. 9 00:01:53,880 --> 00:01:56,630 Please pass on to Her Majesty tomorrow, 10 00:01:56,630 --> 00:02:00,330 The peaceful incense that she sent me to find was out. 11 00:02:00,330 --> 00:02:02,560 Even the monks in the temple couldn't make more. 12 00:02:02,560 --> 00:02:05,040 I'm afraid that there's no more. 13 00:02:05,040 --> 00:02:08,950 I understand, I'll tell Her Majesty tomorrow. 14 00:02:29,370 --> 00:02:34,220 Princess Royal, if I didn't calculate wrong, 15 00:02:34,220 --> 00:02:37,960 An unseen event will occur to the Great Liang. 16 00:02:37,960 --> 00:02:42,200 Such as, there'll be a female emperor. 17 00:02:42,200 --> 00:02:43,970 Really? 18 00:02:45,030 --> 00:02:49,530 However, Princess Royal you must be guard against the five stars of calamity. 19 00:02:50,080 --> 00:02:52,020 Which five? 20 00:02:56,610 --> 00:02:59,510 Right now I am trapped, 21 00:02:59,510 --> 00:03:04,360 I can't work for you. But my younger brother Yan Zheng... 22 00:03:04,360 --> 00:03:08,900 May be able to contribute to your empire. 23 00:03:25,690 --> 00:03:28,570 Archers, be more graceful. 24 00:03:34,320 --> 00:03:36,610 Come and eat! 25 00:03:38,230 --> 00:03:39,750 Go now, hurry! 26 00:03:39,750 --> 00:03:41,290 Shoot! 27 00:03:54,130 --> 00:03:59,100 Ning Zhi, I haven't seen you recently, 28 00:03:59,100 --> 00:04:01,440 What have you been busy with? 29 00:04:02,500 --> 00:04:05,490 Didn't you send someone to keep an eye on me? 30 00:04:05,490 --> 00:04:07,980 You need to know that you're my cherished consort, 31 00:04:07,980 --> 00:04:11,400 Your opinion also affects what happens. 32 00:04:11,400 --> 00:04:15,790 I've been meeting with the Prince and Princess Royal. 33 00:04:16,560 --> 00:04:18,420 Why would you? 34 00:04:18,420 --> 00:04:22,480 Her Majesty is currently bribing people from all around. 35 00:04:22,480 --> 00:04:25,310 She was trying to bring me in, so I thought, 36 00:04:25,310 --> 00:04:28,400 How about if I go with the flow and stay? 37 00:04:28,400 --> 00:04:32,760 Maybe, I'll be able to obtain some information from the truths and lies. 38 00:04:32,760 --> 00:04:35,800 This is beneficial to both you and the empire. 39 00:04:35,800 --> 00:04:38,940 If that's it...then I've troubled you. 40 00:04:38,940 --> 00:04:42,510 You've always been straightforward and don't interact with those you dislike. 41 00:04:42,510 --> 00:04:46,100 Now for me, I have troubled you. 42 00:04:46,100 --> 00:04:47,810 According to your words, 43 00:04:47,810 --> 00:04:49,870 I'm your most cherished consort. 44 00:04:49,870 --> 00:04:51,800 Every move I make affects the big picture. 45 00:04:51,800 --> 00:04:54,550 Now that I've put on this phoenix gown, 46 00:04:54,550 --> 00:04:58,200 I won't be able to do whatever I please like before. 47 00:04:58,200 --> 00:05:04,670 Then, when you're over at the Princess's, do you...see Wei Guang often? 48 00:05:05,360 --> 00:05:09,020 I have not done anything that oversteps etiquette. 49 00:05:17,860 --> 00:05:23,360 I want to know if Wei Guang has completely sided with the Princess. 50 00:05:23,360 --> 00:05:27,900 If he'll join the Princess to rebel against me. 51 00:05:29,080 --> 00:05:33,620 Your Majesty, if someone killed my father for no reason, 52 00:05:33,620 --> 00:05:36,640 I would also be moved. But I believe 53 00:05:36,640 --> 00:05:40,190 Wei Guang will know who's telling the truth. 54 00:05:40,190 --> 00:05:42,360 The Wei Clan has always been loyal subjects. 55 00:05:42,360 --> 00:05:46,290 Wei Guang is definitely also one who keeps the interests of Great Liang's people at heart. 56 00:05:46,290 --> 00:05:50,470 I'm just afraid...I'm not the only one he's loyal to. 57 00:05:50,470 --> 00:05:53,210 But is there a difference? 58 00:05:54,970 --> 00:05:58,810 Princess Royal drives a wedge between us by spinning more lies. 59 00:05:58,810 --> 00:06:01,510 I'm scared Wei Guang will be fooled by her. 60 00:06:03,860 --> 00:06:07,400 Ning Zhi, if you can meet Wei Guang, 61 00:06:07,400 --> 00:06:10,420 You must convince him to believe me. 62 00:06:11,150 --> 00:06:14,510 I know what it feels like to love someone. 63 00:06:14,510 --> 00:06:17,960 He'll listen to what you say. 64 00:06:20,320 --> 00:06:22,240 I will do so. 65 00:06:28,130 --> 00:06:31,560 However, whether you see the Princess or Wei Guang, 66 00:06:31,560 --> 00:06:36,380 If there's any movement, you must tell me immediately. I know you're intelligent, 67 00:06:37,050 --> 00:06:40,280 but your status is one of the Inner Palace and there are many conflicts in court. 68 00:06:40,280 --> 00:06:42,610 You cannot make any rash decisions. 69 00:06:42,610 --> 00:06:44,240 Yes. 70 00:06:46,690 --> 00:06:50,480 Ning Zhi, you're my most beloved wife. 71 00:06:50,480 --> 00:06:56,260 During these hardships, we are of the same mind. 72 00:06:58,070 --> 00:07:00,580 Your Majesty, I will be by you 73 00:07:00,580 --> 00:07:02,620 and get through this obstacle. 74 00:07:28,240 --> 00:07:30,550 Infinite fortune to Your Majesty. 75 00:07:31,080 --> 00:07:34,310 Are you feeling fine? 76 00:07:35,520 --> 00:07:37,390 There no longer are any more troubles. 77 00:07:37,390 --> 00:07:39,950 I thank you for your consideration. 78 00:08:01,400 --> 00:08:05,720 Wei Guang, you've never believed Princess Royal, right? 79 00:08:06,360 --> 00:08:10,010 The story that she told me...had many holes. 80 00:08:10,010 --> 00:08:12,670 She said she had gone to the execution grounds to save my father, 81 00:08:12,670 --> 00:08:15,450 But he had already been tied to horses and torn apart. 82 00:08:15,450 --> 00:08:20,890 But in reality, my father was killed by a general in the forest. 83 00:08:20,890 --> 00:08:24,410 He did that so that my father's corpse would be whole. 84 00:08:24,410 --> 00:08:28,120 At that time, I helped to bury him. 85 00:08:30,960 --> 00:08:33,190 The Princess has been stubborn her whole life. 86 00:08:33,190 --> 00:08:37,120 When she was younger and couldn't get your father, she destroyed him. 87 00:08:37,120 --> 00:08:40,360 Now that she's older and more daring, 88 00:08:40,360 --> 00:08:43,250 She wants to drag the whole Great Liang down. 89 00:08:43,250 --> 00:08:46,940 Wei Guang, you must be feeling terrible on the inside. 90 00:08:46,940 --> 00:08:49,570 You've been accompanying your father's murderer everyday. 91 00:08:49,570 --> 00:08:53,510 Yet you have to pretend that you don't know anything and plot for her. 92 00:08:53,510 --> 00:08:57,620 How could I not have hatred? But right now I must bide my time. 93 00:08:58,300 --> 00:09:01,910 Princess Royal's support right now has surpassed our initial estimates. 94 00:09:01,910 --> 00:09:05,180 The moment both sides become irreconcilable, a war will break out. 95 00:09:05,180 --> 00:09:10,090 No one will know many of Great Liang's people will shed their blood. 96 00:09:10,890 --> 00:09:13,180 I've read that roster. 97 00:09:13,180 --> 00:09:15,410 Her support network is too wide. 98 00:09:15,410 --> 00:09:18,190 I'm unable to persuade her. 99 00:09:18,190 --> 00:09:20,160 In order to avoid war, 100 00:09:20,160 --> 00:09:22,800 the only way is to destroy her plans. 101 00:09:25,510 --> 00:09:28,690 Wei Guang, let's fight together. 102 00:09:28,690 --> 00:09:31,580 Let's ruin her plans together. 103 00:09:38,720 --> 00:09:44,600 Ning Zhi, is living peacefully in the palace not enough? 104 00:09:44,600 --> 00:09:48,110 Leave these dangerous things to me. 105 00:09:48,110 --> 00:09:50,120 I have my goals. 106 00:09:52,670 --> 00:09:56,560 Ningzhi, I'm only biding my time because of you. 107 00:09:56,560 --> 00:09:59,290 No matter how much I hate Princess Royal, 108 00:09:59,290 --> 00:10:03,540 My job is to protect you. 109 00:10:03,540 --> 00:10:06,280 For you, I can keep dealing with that hate. 110 00:10:06,280 --> 00:10:09,090 So I don't want to see you come to harm. 111 00:10:11,800 --> 00:10:15,820 Wei Guang, I am Noble Consort Ning. 112 00:10:15,820 --> 00:10:18,180 What I see everyday is a huge crime. 113 00:10:18,180 --> 00:10:20,940 What I hear every day is about the royal power. 114 00:10:22,290 --> 00:10:25,430 The commoners in your heart, 115 00:10:25,430 --> 00:10:27,120 I understand. 116 00:10:28,350 --> 00:10:31,030 So, I must do this. 117 00:10:31,720 --> 00:10:34,640 The Princess does have her reasons for convincing me. 118 00:10:42,140 --> 00:10:47,220 Sister, I really don't understand why you would bribe someone like that. 119 00:10:47,220 --> 00:10:49,250 He doesn't have any merits or fame, 120 00:10:49,250 --> 00:10:53,140 All day long, he's just...doing what exactly? 121 00:10:54,520 --> 00:10:56,970 He's Yan Kuan's younger brother. 122 00:10:59,070 --> 00:11:03,160 You're no longer the Ning Zhi who asked me about everything. 123 00:11:03,160 --> 00:11:06,900 But, now that we can stand together, 124 00:11:06,900 --> 00:11:08,870 I'm already satisfied. 125 00:11:13,580 --> 00:11:15,880 We promised to work together, 126 00:11:15,880 --> 00:11:19,420 So tell me about Lang Kun. 127 00:11:19,420 --> 00:11:22,250 So, you also think he isn't that simple? 128 00:11:22,250 --> 00:11:24,760 Even though it looks as if he does things cruelly, 129 00:11:24,760 --> 00:11:27,560 But in reality, he's helping us. 130 00:11:28,790 --> 00:11:31,680 When I was investigating the matter regarding Noble Consort Fu and her younger brother, 131 00:11:31,680 --> 00:11:33,920 I only thought he had secrets. 132 00:11:33,920 --> 00:11:37,960 So I kept notice of his every movement, so that I would have an idea of what his purpose is. 133 00:11:37,960 --> 00:11:40,810 But I still haven't gotten any leads. 134 00:11:40,810 --> 00:11:42,440 But what is definite... 135 00:11:42,440 --> 00:11:47,030 this person is not the cruel and evil person that he portrays himself to be. 136 00:11:47,030 --> 00:11:49,370 He's hidden himself very deeply. 137 00:11:52,190 --> 00:11:55,520 How about if we go over to Her Majesty's and investigate? 138 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:17,420 Sir Yan, you've looked around for so long. Discover anything? 139 00:12:17,420 --> 00:12:20,520 Ye Ning Zhi is hiding things, and Wei Guang also is strange. 140 00:12:20,520 --> 00:12:24,330 I also think that Lang Kun isn't that whole-hearted. 141 00:12:25,160 --> 00:12:27,220 All three of them have issues? 142 00:12:28,100 --> 00:12:29,470 What a joke. 143 00:12:29,470 --> 00:12:31,700 Yu, don't be impolite. 144 00:12:31,700 --> 00:12:33,480 Am I not right, older sister? 145 00:12:34,080 --> 00:12:35,780 Each of them all have their own issues. 146 00:12:35,780 --> 00:12:39,330 In the end, he's the only one who's innocent. 147 00:12:40,750 --> 00:12:44,800 If Sir Yan says so, then he naturally has his own reasons. 148 00:12:44,800 --> 00:12:46,910 Have a seat, sir. 149 00:12:47,830 --> 00:12:51,010 Even if his brother is Yan Kuan, that doesn't mean everything he says comes true. 150 00:12:51,010 --> 00:12:53,300 Even more so, him. 151 00:12:53,300 --> 00:12:56,130 I don't care about Ye Ning Zhi or Wei Guang. 152 00:12:56,130 --> 00:12:58,780 What issues does Lang Kun have? 153 00:12:58,780 --> 00:13:02,790 If he has issues, then I'll dig out my own eyes. 154 00:13:03,450 --> 00:13:06,940 -Yu, sit down. -Sis! -Sit down. 155 00:13:12,530 --> 00:13:16,150 Sir, I want to hear... 156 00:13:16,150 --> 00:13:20,460 What you think about Her Majesty. Currently, we are like fire and water. 157 00:13:20,460 --> 00:13:23,340 This time she came of her own accord to make peace with me. 158 00:13:23,340 --> 00:13:26,960 You could also say...that she's pulling me in. 159 00:13:26,960 --> 00:13:32,270 Based on her expressions, she's worrying about something secret. 160 00:13:32,270 --> 00:13:35,000 However, it doesn't seem as if she's treating us as her enemy. 161 00:13:35,000 --> 00:13:38,890 So I don't think that we need to waste a lot of effort on her right now. 162 00:13:38,890 --> 00:13:43,040 Sir Yan, I really don't understand. 163 00:13:43,040 --> 00:13:45,480 Why would you be suspicious of Lang Kun? 164 00:13:45,480 --> 00:13:50,760 What did he say or do that led to you being suspicious? I really want to know. 165 00:13:52,470 --> 00:13:55,050 -A hunch. -A hunch? 166 00:13:56,080 --> 00:13:57,710 You just told me you had a hunch! 167 00:13:57,710 --> 00:13:59,220 Yu. 168 00:14:02,920 --> 00:14:07,330 Sir, do you know what these three people represent? 169 00:14:07,330 --> 00:14:09,610 Wei Guang represents the army. 170 00:14:09,610 --> 00:14:14,030 Ye Ning Zhi and Lang Kun represent the Inner Palace. And then adding in the Emperor... 171 00:14:14,030 --> 00:14:17,060 If these people join forces to defeat us, 172 00:14:18,060 --> 00:14:20,300 I'm asking you, Sir Yan, 173 00:14:21,210 --> 00:14:22,730 Do you have a plan? 174 00:14:22,730 --> 00:14:27,270 Please don't worry, I have already thought of a way to set up this chessboard. 175 00:14:27,270 --> 00:14:33,180 Capturing them in one swoop is not my goal. Give me a month. 176 00:14:33,180 --> 00:14:37,730 In one month, I will thoroughly defeat them. 177 00:14:37,730 --> 00:14:39,370 Please drink this. 178 00:14:43,590 --> 00:14:45,650 Your Majesty, 179 00:14:45,650 --> 00:14:49,180 -What happened? -Consort Ning and Wei Guang met up at a restaurant outside of the palace. 180 00:14:49,180 --> 00:14:51,710 The two had a conversation but did not do anything. 181 00:14:51,710 --> 00:14:55,000 -For how long? -For the burning of two incenses. 182 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:59,420 For that long? Keep investigating and report back. 183 00:14:59,420 --> 00:15:02,330 Spectating Consort Ning like this...we'll easily be caught by Wei Guang. 184 00:15:02,330 --> 00:15:03,840 Doesn't matter! 185 00:15:03,840 --> 00:15:05,950 Am I not allowed to watch my own consort? 186 00:15:05,950 --> 00:15:08,770 My apologies, please forgive me. 187 00:15:10,460 --> 00:15:13,090 Still be careful and stay hidden. 188 00:15:13,090 --> 00:15:16,350 We can't let the Princess find out, understood? 189 00:15:16,350 --> 00:15:18,640 -Go. -Yes. 190 00:15:31,050 --> 00:15:33,460 Ten thousand blessings to the Empress. 191 00:15:33,460 --> 00:15:35,230 You all may leave. 192 00:15:35,230 --> 00:15:37,060 Yes. 193 00:15:41,120 --> 00:15:43,190 Stand up and talk. 194 00:15:44,060 --> 00:15:46,620 -Thank you, Your Majesty. -Any findings? 195 00:15:46,620 --> 00:15:51,600 We did as you ordered and went around the fifteen counties searching. 196 00:15:51,600 --> 00:15:53,450 No one had seen this person. 197 00:15:53,450 --> 00:15:56,980 But, people said they recognized this person. 198 00:15:56,980 --> 00:16:01,540 Especially the owner of a brick company. He said that this person would come buy bricks every year. 199 00:16:01,540 --> 00:16:03,280 Each time they'd buy seven loads of bricks. 200 00:16:03,280 --> 00:16:06,080 They'd go buy bricks each year? 201 00:16:07,180 --> 00:16:08,870 Did he get the wrong person? 202 00:16:08,870 --> 00:16:13,490 The owner said he had a deep impression of them and that he probably wasn't wrong. 203 00:16:15,810 --> 00:16:19,990 Official Hua, help me investigate something. 204 00:16:19,990 --> 00:16:22,970 Each year, Lang Kun goes on break for half a month, 205 00:16:22,970 --> 00:16:25,100 Saying that he's looking for a marriage. 206 00:16:25,100 --> 00:16:28,500 But, he has no relatives back home. 207 00:16:28,500 --> 00:16:32,200 Say, a personal attendant goes to buy seven bricks every year. 208 00:16:32,200 --> 00:16:35,660 Just what happens? 209 00:16:35,660 --> 00:16:39,160 Your Majesty, I also don't understand. 210 00:16:41,920 --> 00:16:44,490 Recently, has there been anything different about him? 211 00:16:44,490 --> 00:16:46,260 I don't think anything's been different. 212 00:16:46,260 --> 00:16:49,190 Ever since siding with Princess Royal, he's just gotten more arrogant. 213 00:16:49,190 --> 00:16:51,070 He treats us even more harshly. 214 00:16:51,070 --> 00:16:55,330 Thankfully, Your Majesty had treated him twice before so he's cleaned up his act a little bit. 215 00:16:56,860 --> 00:16:59,330 Oh right, Your Majesty. 216 00:16:59,330 --> 00:17:03,330 Do you think that His Majesty might not agree about you going out of the palace? 217 00:17:03,330 --> 00:17:05,590 He has no thought about controlling me. 218 00:17:05,590 --> 00:17:07,600 As long as I don't argue with him, it'll be fine. 219 00:17:07,600 --> 00:17:10,880 He'll agree to anything I say. 220 00:17:14,590 --> 00:17:19,000 The Emperor has agreed that I will perform heaven's worship in his stead in Fengpu County. 221 00:17:19,000 --> 00:17:21,740 After a few days, it will be announced to the people. 222 00:17:21,740 --> 00:17:24,930 Hua zhangshi, come take a walk with me. 223 00:17:24,930 --> 00:17:27,430 Fengpu County and Yongdu County are close to each other. 224 00:17:27,430 --> 00:17:31,170 We will secretly investigate that brickhouse. 225 00:17:31,170 --> 00:17:33,660 I'm coming with you? 226 00:17:35,320 --> 00:17:38,260 I also came from Li Hua Academy, 227 00:17:38,260 --> 00:17:40,940 And you're someone I trust. 228 00:17:42,400 --> 00:17:44,230 How coincidental. 229 00:17:48,270 --> 00:17:50,530 Greetings, Your Majesty. 230 00:18:03,680 --> 00:18:05,260 Your Majesty, 231 00:18:06,850 --> 00:18:08,630 Your Majesty. 232 00:18:08,630 --> 00:18:09,960 Hm? 233 00:18:09,960 --> 00:18:14,150 If you leave in the middle and the Emperor finds out, you will be punished. 234 00:18:14,150 --> 00:18:16,590 I recommend you think about it again. 235 00:18:16,590 --> 00:18:21,480 Don't worry, I've already planned everything well. 236 00:18:31,040 --> 00:18:33,240 Greetings, Consort Ning. 237 00:18:38,840 --> 00:18:41,270 Greetings, Your Majesty. 238 00:18:43,190 --> 00:18:47,650 Your Majesty, Lang Kun went over to Princess Royal. 239 00:18:49,140 --> 00:18:53,530 So? He's already with her, 240 00:18:53,530 --> 00:18:55,850 Are you still coming here to argue about him? 241 00:18:55,850 --> 00:19:00,120 You once said that Lang Kun was your most trusted. 242 00:19:00,120 --> 00:19:02,260 At least by your side. 243 00:19:02,260 --> 00:19:05,570 He was always whole-heartedly serving you. 244 00:19:05,570 --> 00:19:10,350 Even if he went to Noble Consort Fu, he still obeys your orders. 245 00:19:10,350 --> 00:19:15,010 So this time, could he be doing something else? 246 00:19:15,010 --> 00:19:19,640 What, are you here to come speak for the Princess? 247 00:19:19,640 --> 00:19:24,590 I know that you have recently become one of Princess Royal's honored guests. 248 00:19:24,590 --> 00:19:27,710 Don't you think it's funny that you're here asking me? 249 00:19:27,710 --> 00:19:32,600 In my heart, you're not much closer to me than the Princess. 250 00:19:35,340 --> 00:19:38,990 Greetings, Your Majesties. 251 00:19:38,990 --> 00:19:42,420 Consort, His Majesty is looking for you. 252 00:19:42,420 --> 00:19:44,900 Even if the Emperor wants to come here, 253 00:19:44,900 --> 00:19:47,650 It's only for you. 254 00:19:47,650 --> 00:19:49,390 Go now. 255 00:19:51,720 --> 00:19:54,060 Then I won't bother you any longer. 256 00:19:54,060 --> 00:19:56,160 I'm leaving. 257 00:20:02,860 --> 00:20:05,390 I also want to know... 258 00:20:06,300 --> 00:20:08,700 Who Lang Kun is exactly. 259 00:20:22,540 --> 00:20:25,740 The emperor is so refined today. 260 00:20:27,150 --> 00:20:30,870 Everyone says that this strong wine can eliminate the chill. 261 00:20:30,870 --> 00:20:33,700 I want to try and see if it can 262 00:20:33,700 --> 00:20:36,400 eliminate my chill. 263 00:20:36,400 --> 00:20:40,070 Here, come drink a few cups with me. 264 00:20:40,070 --> 00:20:42,570 I'll drink a few cups to accompany Your Majesty. 265 00:20:42,570 --> 00:20:45,250 But, this wine is very strong. Last time I got drunk. 266 00:20:45,250 --> 00:20:48,560 So, you shouldn't drink too much. 267 00:20:48,560 --> 00:20:51,400 Just warm up a bit. 268 00:21:23,920 --> 00:21:27,050 Your Majesty, I am a little drunk. 269 00:21:27,050 --> 00:21:32,000 I feel a bit dizzy. How about if I escort you to rest? 270 00:21:36,380 --> 00:21:38,780 -I see that your drinking capacity... -Careful. 271 00:21:38,780 --> 00:21:40,840 Is better than mine. 272 00:21:40,840 --> 00:21:42,770 -To be honest, I... -Be careful! 273 00:21:42,770 --> 00:21:44,240 Your Majesty! 274 00:21:49,860 --> 00:21:51,790 Rest early, Your Majesty. 275 00:21:51,790 --> 00:21:54,200 I'm leaving now. 276 00:21:58,120 --> 00:22:01,660 Ning Zhi, can't you accompany me... 277 00:22:01,660 --> 00:22:04,200 And chat a bit? 278 00:22:04,200 --> 00:22:07,340 In this humongous palace, 279 00:22:07,340 --> 00:22:11,990 I always feel alone. 280 00:22:13,030 --> 00:22:16,470 When it's late at night and it's quiet, 281 00:22:16,470 --> 00:22:19,810 I can never find someone to talk with. 282 00:22:21,700 --> 00:22:23,840 There's only you. 283 00:22:25,950 --> 00:22:28,540 I only have you... 284 00:22:28,540 --> 00:22:31,440 Will you let me tell you what I'm feeling? 285 00:22:32,760 --> 00:22:35,610 Do you know that when you're with me... 286 00:22:37,080 --> 00:22:39,700 How happy I am? 287 00:22:47,500 --> 00:22:49,560 Why are you crying? 288 00:22:51,390 --> 00:22:53,330 Why are you crying! 289 00:22:54,030 --> 00:22:56,500 What are you doing, Your Majesty? 290 00:23:01,760 --> 00:23:04,420 We're already a couple, 291 00:23:04,420 --> 00:23:06,970 What's wrong with sharing a bed? 292 00:23:09,670 --> 00:23:14,900 Didn't you promise that you wouldn't force me? 293 00:23:15,810 --> 00:23:17,750 I did. 294 00:23:19,740 --> 00:23:22,470 I promised that I wouldn't force you. 295 00:23:24,920 --> 00:23:28,200 But will you never forget Wei Guang? 296 00:23:32,690 --> 00:23:35,940 Didn't you believe in time? 297 00:23:38,580 --> 00:23:41,140 I let you approach Wei Guang, 298 00:23:41,140 --> 00:23:44,390 So that you could see if he's loyal to me. 299 00:23:44,390 --> 00:23:49,920 I'm scared...I'm really scared that you'll get back together with him! 300 00:23:52,320 --> 00:23:59,430 Your Majesty, I can never be far from Wei Guang. 301 00:23:59,430 --> 00:24:02,470 I'm just trying to get close to the Princess! 302 00:24:02,470 --> 00:24:05,400 Her plans, her views, they're all so... 303 00:24:05,400 --> 00:24:08,990 I know! I know... 304 00:24:08,990 --> 00:24:12,710 The officials that I face everyday... 305 00:24:12,710 --> 00:24:15,630 They weren't my officials since long ago! 306 00:24:16,370 --> 00:24:20,410 So, even more I want to know what you're thinking. 307 00:24:23,530 --> 00:24:28,060 I want to help you protect the land and defeat the Princess. 308 00:24:28,060 --> 00:24:30,980 I want to help you push through the hard times. 309 00:24:30,980 --> 00:24:35,470 I want to repay your kindness toward me. 310 00:24:35,470 --> 00:24:40,630 The kindness you had...toward my mother. 311 00:24:40,630 --> 00:24:43,500 And the kindness I had toward Wei Guang, right? 312 00:24:44,110 --> 00:24:49,110 So all that you've done...is just for gratitude? 313 00:24:51,630 --> 00:24:54,920 Gratitude is gratitude, Your Majesty. 314 00:24:54,920 --> 00:24:57,150 You were paying me back. 315 00:24:57,920 --> 00:25:00,540 You think you owe me. 316 00:25:02,330 --> 00:25:07,210 My heart...cannot melt you. 317 00:25:11,270 --> 00:25:16,170 Your Majesty, I've always thought... 318 00:25:16,170 --> 00:25:19,230 You are a humane emperor. 319 00:25:19,670 --> 00:25:24,590 So, I'm very relaxed in front of you. 320 00:25:24,590 --> 00:25:27,330 I didn't have any pressure. 321 00:25:28,960 --> 00:25:32,090 I respect you. 322 00:25:32,090 --> 00:25:35,680 I think the Great Liang has an amazing emperor, 323 00:25:35,680 --> 00:25:38,570 Who will be happy for his people. 324 00:25:38,570 --> 00:25:42,740 Ever since I was made a consort, I swore... 325 00:25:42,740 --> 00:25:46,530 I must do my best serving you. 326 00:25:47,140 --> 00:25:53,090 Just, ever since you knew about the Princess wanting to rebel, 327 00:25:53,090 --> 00:25:57,740 I think...you've changed. 328 00:25:58,920 --> 00:26:03,010 This battle isn't over yet, how can you lose heart now? 329 00:26:03,010 --> 00:26:06,220 You're suspicious of me. You're suspicious of Wei Guang. 330 00:26:07,620 --> 00:26:09,810 Wei Guang and I... 331 00:26:11,380 --> 00:26:16,160 All have the same heart to protect the Great Liang. 332 00:26:16,850 --> 00:26:22,370 Enough. It's my heart that's shattering. 333 00:26:24,840 --> 00:26:26,720 You can go back. 334 00:26:38,950 --> 00:26:41,090 I'm leaving. 335 00:26:48,530 --> 00:26:51,540 [Pain medicine] 336 00:26:51,540 --> 00:26:54,260 [Pain medicine] 337 00:26:54,260 --> 00:26:57,810 [Jin Feng Town] 338 00:27:08,560 --> 00:27:09,890 Do you need something? 339 00:27:09,890 --> 00:27:13,820 Last time, you told me you've seen this man, correct? 340 00:27:13,820 --> 00:27:15,680 Right, it's him. 341 00:27:15,680 --> 00:27:19,400 Did he ever tell you what those bricks were for? 342 00:27:19,400 --> 00:27:22,740 These bricks aren't for houses, they're usually for pathways. 343 00:27:22,740 --> 00:27:24,780 Pathways? 344 00:27:27,490 --> 00:27:31,670 Then have there been any new mountain paths recently? 345 00:27:31,670 --> 00:27:33,850 No, I'm not sure. 346 00:27:45,270 --> 00:27:49,210 Just one person to carry bricks, I don't think he got far. 347 00:27:49,210 --> 00:27:51,030 Let's search nearby. 348 00:27:51,030 --> 00:27:52,550 Yes. 349 00:28:09,930 --> 00:28:11,660 Report! 350 00:28:15,090 --> 00:28:16,690 Report! 351 00:28:17,870 --> 00:28:21,880 Your Majesty, we found a very hidden mountain pathway. 352 00:28:21,880 --> 00:28:24,440 -Where? -Right over there. 353 00:28:30,300 --> 00:28:32,000 This way. 354 00:28:40,180 --> 00:28:42,690 Your Majesty, it's right here. 355 00:28:44,100 --> 00:28:47,190 This pathway is so hidden, where does it lead to? 356 00:28:49,620 --> 00:28:53,260 Your Majesty, it's not clear, seems like it leads to the top. 357 00:28:53,260 --> 00:28:55,080 To the top? 358 00:28:56,630 --> 00:28:57,990 Is there anyone who lives at the top? 359 00:28:57,990 --> 00:29:01,380 I asked and there isn't. 360 00:29:01,380 --> 00:29:02,500 I'm going to go see. 361 00:29:02,500 --> 00:29:06,650 Your Majesty, the grass is deep here. We can just go. 362 00:29:08,200 --> 00:29:10,150 Protect Her Majesty! 363 00:29:16,170 --> 00:29:17,750 Your Majesty, 364 00:29:18,420 --> 00:29:19,990 Be careful. 365 00:29:35,720 --> 00:29:37,110 Your Majesty! 366 00:29:37,110 --> 00:29:38,800 -Your Majesty. -Slowly, slowly. 367 00:29:38,800 --> 00:29:42,890 Your Majesty, there may be danger ahead. It's best if we go. 368 00:29:42,890 --> 00:29:46,330 No need, I'm fine. 369 00:33:23,870 --> 00:33:25,680 Greetings, Your Majesty. 370 00:33:25,680 --> 00:33:29,720 For what reason did you call me here for? 371 00:33:42,330 --> 00:33:44,580 Do you still remember... 372 00:33:44,580 --> 00:33:47,880 I once told you a story. 373 00:33:49,120 --> 00:33:50,940 A story? 374 00:33:52,060 --> 00:33:56,260 When I was just twenty and entered the palace, I got heart disease. 375 00:33:56,260 --> 00:34:00,200 That time, all royal doctors were helpless. 376 00:34:00,200 --> 00:34:03,810 I thought, I had finally become Empress, 377 00:34:03,810 --> 00:34:08,460 And now it was just a dream. I was very unhappy. 378 00:34:08,460 --> 00:34:10,960 But, from outside of the palace, the Emperor 379 00:34:10,960 --> 00:34:14,040 found a doctor with high skills. 380 00:34:14,040 --> 00:34:17,400 You've told me this before. 381 00:34:17,400 --> 00:34:22,160 That doctor was called...Huo Yang Hong. 382 00:34:22,730 --> 00:34:25,130 Everyday, Doctor Huo would diagnose me. 383 00:34:25,130 --> 00:34:27,460 He could even tell a bunch a jokes. 384 00:34:27,460 --> 00:34:30,900 At that time, my teeth were sore from laughing so much. 385 00:34:30,900 --> 00:34:33,850 I thought, 386 00:34:33,850 --> 00:34:36,140 Why did Doctor Huo have so many jokes? 387 00:34:39,130 --> 00:34:43,370 Then I found out...that Doctor Huo, 388 00:34:43,370 --> 00:34:46,820 No matter what conditions, was always looking for jokes. 389 00:34:46,820 --> 00:34:49,110 Whenever he found a funny one, 390 00:34:49,110 --> 00:34:52,420 He would write it down, and after going back, 391 00:34:52,420 --> 00:34:55,330 He'd practice telling it to himself. 392 00:34:55,330 --> 00:34:58,280 Until the point where he'd laugh himself. 393 00:34:58,280 --> 00:35:02,800 Another time, he bid farewell to go to his master 394 00:35:02,800 --> 00:35:04,410 And discuss my condition. 395 00:35:04,410 --> 00:35:07,320 He said he'd come back and tell me results the next day. 396 00:35:08,300 --> 00:35:10,440 But that night, 397 00:35:10,440 --> 00:35:13,120 I suddenly woke up. 398 00:35:13,120 --> 00:35:16,120 I saw that outside my window, 399 00:35:16,120 --> 00:35:18,430 There was Doctor Huo's silhouette. 400 00:35:18,430 --> 00:35:22,690 Turns out, he had already arrived very early and was waiting. 401 00:35:32,080 --> 00:35:36,780 The sun hasn't even risen and you're here already. Is there something urgent? 402 00:35:36,780 --> 00:35:39,750 I'm here so that I can see you earlier. 403 00:35:39,750 --> 00:35:42,310 Your Majesty, there's a cure to your sickness. 404 00:35:42,310 --> 00:35:44,820 As long as you do as I say and change the medicine prescription, 405 00:35:44,820 --> 00:35:49,480 You'll be recovered in less than half a year and it won't come back. 406 00:35:49,480 --> 00:35:51,960 You won't have to worry again. 407 00:35:52,950 --> 00:35:54,770 Thank you, Doctor Huo. 408 00:35:54,770 --> 00:35:57,900 No need to thank me. Treating you 409 00:35:57,900 --> 00:35:59,930 Is my pleasure. 410 00:36:04,070 --> 00:36:08,710 Doctor Huo was like that. He didn't want others to worry, 411 00:36:08,710 --> 00:36:10,460 He only wanted people to be relieved. 412 00:36:10,460 --> 00:36:16,570 I've always heard that he's a very kind and caring person. 413 00:36:16,570 --> 00:36:18,320 Yes. 414 00:36:19,780 --> 00:36:21,920 He's a good person. 415 00:36:28,800 --> 00:36:32,610 Doctor Huo, I'm already much better. 416 00:36:32,610 --> 00:36:35,040 Have you thought about leaving the palace? 417 00:36:35,040 --> 00:36:38,310 Your skills are so high and you were once an imperial physician, 418 00:36:38,310 --> 00:36:41,480 You'll definitely be widely-known. 419 00:36:41,480 --> 00:36:43,380 You wish for me to go? 420 00:36:43,380 --> 00:36:46,430 The Inner Palace isn't somewhere you should stay. 421 00:36:46,430 --> 00:36:49,330 You weren't able to cure Consort Tao or Shu's illnesses. 422 00:36:49,330 --> 00:36:51,660 But, you were able to cure mine. 423 00:36:51,660 --> 00:36:54,820 What do you think they'll say? 424 00:36:54,820 --> 00:36:56,780 It's not that I didn't want to cure them, 425 00:36:56,780 --> 00:37:00,490 It's just I'm not as powerful. Your illness seemed serious, 426 00:37:00,490 --> 00:37:04,760 But it could be cured. Their sicknesses seemed unserious, 427 00:37:04,760 --> 00:37:06,830 This I naturally know. 428 00:37:06,830 --> 00:37:09,020 But the consorts don't. 429 00:37:09,020 --> 00:37:13,190 They'll only think that you received my orders. 430 00:37:13,190 --> 00:37:16,760 Doctor Huo, do you have a wife? 431 00:37:17,570 --> 00:37:21,420 Not yet, but I do have a determined marriage back home. After two years... 432 00:37:21,420 --> 00:37:25,540 Going now is better than waiting. 433 00:37:25,540 --> 00:37:29,400 I'll prepare wedding gifts for you two and wish you peace. You can leave. 434 00:37:30,180 --> 00:37:34,680 Your Majesty, you haven't healed completely, if I don't treat it now... 435 00:37:34,680 --> 00:37:36,750 Why do you still not understand? 436 00:37:36,750 --> 00:37:40,200 I'm not chasing you out, I'm saving your life. 437 00:37:40,200 --> 00:37:43,220 If you can't cure Consort Tao or Consort Shu, they'll hate you. 438 00:37:43,220 --> 00:37:46,920 Because you're on my side, they won't let you go. 439 00:37:46,920 --> 00:37:49,620 The hidden daggers are hard to defend against here. 440 00:37:49,620 --> 00:37:53,910 How can a doctor like you argue with a noble consort like me? 441 00:37:53,910 --> 00:37:57,490 I understand, but doctors help others. 442 00:37:57,490 --> 00:38:00,150 An ill body is more important than all. 443 00:38:04,680 --> 00:38:06,670 Please reconsider, Your Majesty! 444 00:38:06,670 --> 00:38:10,020 Consort Tao and Consort Shu were jealous, 445 00:38:10,020 --> 00:38:13,460 So they joined together to harm the doctor. 446 00:38:13,460 --> 00:38:16,000 At first, 447 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:18,660 I also thought they were just jealous. 448 00:38:19,170 --> 00:38:24,070 But who knew, they later found someone to copy Doctor Huo's handwriting... 449 00:38:24,070 --> 00:38:27,540 And wrote a love letter for me. 450 00:38:27,540 --> 00:38:29,740 Didn't they just want to steal my throne? 451 00:38:29,740 --> 00:38:33,670 They could've just come at me, why did they harm the doctor, too? 452 00:38:34,980 --> 00:38:37,130 I really didn't think... 453 00:38:37,130 --> 00:38:41,330 A person's heart could become so toxic. 454 00:38:41,960 --> 00:38:44,370 Such a good person... 455 00:38:44,370 --> 00:38:47,110 Just because he helped me, 456 00:38:47,110 --> 00:38:49,470 He had to perish in their hands. 457 00:38:50,430 --> 00:38:52,670 Don't get angry, Your Majesty. 458 00:38:53,740 --> 00:38:56,030 His Majesty was hugging left and right. 459 00:38:56,030 --> 00:38:58,240 He never ran out of entertainment. 460 00:38:59,010 --> 00:39:03,430 But he just couldn't put up with me and love me. 461 00:39:04,100 --> 00:39:06,280 I explained once again to him, 462 00:39:06,280 --> 00:39:08,390 that Doctor Huo had a set marriage, 463 00:39:08,390 --> 00:39:11,850 and he was looking to getting married each day. 464 00:39:11,850 --> 00:39:15,310 But no matter how I explained, he just wouldn't hear it. 465 00:39:15,310 --> 00:39:18,190 He just had to listen to those two lowly women! 466 00:39:18,190 --> 00:39:20,560 He got rid of Doctor Huo. 467 00:39:25,550 --> 00:39:29,060 Empress, you don't have to say more. 468 00:39:29,060 --> 00:39:33,060 I've already decided not to take back my orders. 469 00:39:33,060 --> 00:39:36,350 I found a flaw in that love letter. 470 00:39:36,350 --> 00:39:38,470 That letter was faked! 471 00:39:38,470 --> 00:39:40,850 The conversation between the two brothers was fake! 472 00:39:40,850 --> 00:39:43,510 They received bribes from Consort Tao and Consort Shu! 473 00:39:43,510 --> 00:39:46,090 But, right now all angry people in the Inner Palace say that. 474 00:39:46,090 --> 00:39:50,080 If you evidence and witnesses to convince them, then 475 00:39:50,080 --> 00:39:51,980 I'll reconsider. 476 00:39:51,980 --> 00:39:56,040 I've already said this. They're just half-hearted to me. 477 00:39:56,040 --> 00:39:59,610 Once they turn, they still say Doctor Huo is a paramour. 478 00:39:59,610 --> 00:40:03,740 Then that just shows your evidence isn't enough. 479 00:40:03,740 --> 00:40:07,860 Your Majesty, do you know why they don't believe me? 480 00:40:07,860 --> 00:40:11,560 It's because they aren't even interested in knowing if Huo Yang Hong is innocent! 481 00:40:11,560 --> 00:40:14,680 They're just interested in discussing those evil things! 482 00:40:14,680 --> 00:40:18,050 They just enjoy discussing all the drama. 483 00:40:18,050 --> 00:40:20,310 They won't even hear me explain! 484 00:40:20,310 --> 00:40:24,950 Even with solid evidence, they won't even look at it. 485 00:40:26,290 --> 00:40:30,810 Empress, I'm already a mess because of imperial things. 486 00:40:30,810 --> 00:40:33,570 Are you trying to purposely interfere with me? 487 00:40:34,210 --> 00:40:36,680 Why would I? 488 00:40:37,700 --> 00:40:41,470 Anyways, I'm no longer in your heart. 489 00:40:41,470 --> 00:40:45,710 I'd rather argue for Doctor Huo who treated me with whole-heartedly. 490 00:40:45,710 --> 00:40:48,850 If you really are going to kill the doctor, 491 00:40:48,850 --> 00:40:51,520 Then I should be punished, too. 492 00:40:52,140 --> 00:40:55,880 I see the doctor in evenings. If we really have something going on... 493 00:40:55,880 --> 00:40:58,200 Then I also am responsible. 494 00:40:59,160 --> 00:41:02,820 Your Majesty, please go and kill both of us. 495 00:41:02,820 --> 00:41:06,850 Let the whole country know what happened in the Inner Palace! 496 00:41:06,850 --> 00:41:09,350 You're talking nonsense! 497 00:41:13,030 --> 00:41:17,420 In the end, only when I was about to go ram into a pole, 498 00:41:17,420 --> 00:41:19,290 The Emperor would listen. 499 00:41:19,290 --> 00:41:24,090 He'd spare him and send him to become a soldier instead. 500 00:41:26,130 --> 00:41:29,630 So that's how Doctor Huo was chased out of the palace. 501 00:41:29,630 --> 00:41:34,200 Sadly, he wasn't very lucky. He barely saved his life, 502 00:41:34,200 --> 00:41:37,620 Only to pass by Wolf Mountain to encounter an accident. 503 00:41:37,620 --> 00:41:40,000 That wasn't an accident at all! 504 00:41:42,120 --> 00:41:45,070 That was all planned out by someone. 505 00:41:45,070 --> 00:41:47,730 Consort Tao and Shu worried that one day... 506 00:41:47,730 --> 00:41:51,180 Doctor Huo would return and completely cure my heart disease. 507 00:41:51,180 --> 00:41:54,260 So, they bribed the guards who took Doctor Huo, 508 00:41:54,260 --> 00:41:57,730 So that when they passed Wolf Mountain, he would be thrown there. 509 00:41:57,730 --> 00:42:01,600 So the wolves could kill him alive. 510 00:42:14,020 --> 00:42:15,560 Get ready! 511 00:42:15,560 --> 00:42:18,400 You hear that? Doctor Huo must be nearby. 512 00:42:18,400 --> 00:42:20,900 Throw the meat out now! Hurry! 513 00:42:25,290 --> 00:42:28,380 Come and eat! 514 00:42:40,300 --> 00:42:50,070 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Legend of the Phoenix Volunteer Team @ Viki 515 00:42:58,990 --> 00:43:06,100 ♫ In the clear sky, thousands of fireflies drift around ♫ 516 00:43:07,880 --> 00:43:15,100 ♫ You were once the most ordinary firefly of them all ♫ 517 00:43:16,720 --> 00:43:20,530 ♫ When you approached me, time stopped ♫ 518 00:43:20,530 --> 00:43:23,900 ♫ My heart started racing ♫ 519 00:43:23,900 --> 00:43:32,090 ♫ It was like a dream ♫ 520 00:43:34,620 --> 00:43:41,190 ♫ I travel against the light in search for a faraway shadow ♫ 521 00:43:43,360 --> 00:43:50,560 ♫ The crowded mountain cities, but I find it so peaceful ♫ 522 00:43:52,300 --> 00:43:56,790 ♫ I really want to let go of my name and identity ♫ 523 00:43:56,790 --> 00:44:00,090 ♫ I will watch the peaceful marketplace with you ♫ 524 00:44:00,090 --> 00:44:08,490 ♫ I will wait with you for the rain to stop ♫ 525 00:44:08,490 --> 00:44:13,930 ♫ I will light the light of love to shine into your life ♫ 526 00:44:13,930 --> 00:44:17,770 ♫ I will light the light of love to shine into your life ♫ 527 00:44:17,770 --> 00:44:26,820 ♫ So that all the dangerous rivers can soften your eyes ♫ 528 00:44:26,820 --> 00:44:31,250 ♫ Like the crystal tears in the dead of night ♫ 529 00:44:31,250 --> 00:44:35,580 ♫ My heart has become more transparent and stronger ♫ 530 00:44:35,580 --> 00:44:44,640 ♫ Even if it aches, it will not break ♫ 44792