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[Go East]

[Episode 34]

Come on. Cheers!

Cheers!

Yuan Mo.

Congratulations on becoming the Sifang Envoy of Yong.

Thank you.

Slow down.

Slow down.

I'm happy today.

If six months ago…

No, that's too long.

If two months ago,

someone told me you would become the Sifang Envoy,

I'd give them a slap across the face.

I wouldn't believe it myself,

let alone you.

Yuan Mo.

You're very smart and talented.

But what made you the Sifang Envoy in the end

was your own choice.

You chose to be a responsible person

and no longer goof around.

I'm impressed, Kunwu.

That's deep.

Don't just drink.

Here.

Finish this bowl of chicken soup.

Oh, right.

I know you're all very happy today.

But the delegation will be leaving in three days.

We need to make preparations.

So let's not drink too much tonight.

We must not get drunk.

Don't worry about that.

We won't get drunk.

Just a nip.

-Just a nip. -We won't get drunk.

Just a nip.

Just a nip.

Don't drink too much.

Okay.

We won't.

[Enjoy Yourself]

Cheers!

Ah Shu, Ah Shu.

Ah Shu, Ah Shu.

You're about to return to Yanle.

Will we see each other again?

It's gonna be a dangerous journey.

What if something happens to you?

No.

I have to escort you back!

You can't leave me here alone.

What's the matter?

Don't cry.

Yuan Mo, she's crying!

Ah Shu, don't cry, don't cry.

You need to be strong, Ah Shu.

-Poppet. -I got you.

Ah Shu, you need to be strong.

-Poppet! -Be strong.

Let me introduce someone to you.

Look.

This is my buddy,

the kind of friend who I'd die for.

Understand?

Meet my snake friend,

Poppet.

He can make your wishes come true.

We need to do something today.

In front of the god,

let's tie the knot.

It should be becoming sworn brothers!

Yeah, becoming sworn brothers.

The person you should tie the knot with is over there.

Ah Shu, don't cry.

You need to be strong, Ah Shu.

I got you.

Ah Shu, be strong.

Be strong.

With Hua around, she doesn't need me anymore.

It's okay.

Let's get this done.

Get up. Come on.

Poppet, wake up.

Be our witness.

Come on.

Under the witness of Poppet,

I, Yuan Mo…

Wang Kunwu…

We hereby become sworn brothers.

We were not born

on the same day,

but we wish we could d…

What?

You're going on a long journey.

That word is ominous.

Don't say it.

No.

That's not right.

W-What do you mean, I'm going on a long journey?

W-What about you?

Aren't you going with me?

If I left,

who would look out for the West Court?

But without you, who would look out for me?

We j-just became sworn brothers,

and you're ditching me now, huh?

How could you?

No way!

You have to go with me!

You n-need to take a blood oath.

Come on.

Blood!

Hurry. It's drying up.

Drip it in the water.

Come on. Blood!

Hurry.

Drip it in the water. Don't look at me.

Don't waste it.

Finish this wine,

and we'll be bound together for life.

From now on, if anyone dares to mess with me and Ah Shu,

they'll have to get through my brother first!

Come on. Drink!

Y-You drank too little.

Drink more.

It's your turn!

No, don't…

I may…

[Sifang Pavilion]

It's…

Retainer An won first place in the selection exam.

You guys lost. You have to pay.

We lost? Are you sure?

Give it to me.

Give it to me.

I bet on

Yuan Mo becoming Yong's envoy to Yanle.

-Yeah. -You lost.

Ji, why are you so unreasonable?

The unreasonable one is you.

Go ask Princess Longshuang for money if you dare.

-I… -He wouldn't dare!

I bet on both sides.

Shouldn't I get a share?

No way.

You are not getting a dime.

Go sit over there.

Give us the money!

No.

Give it to me.

I won this fair and square.

Why should I give it to you?

Go ask the princess for money.

You're unreasonable.

Enough. Cut the crap.

Go. Go over there.

I…

I really became sworn brothers with him?

You kowtowed

so hard.

To Poppet?

Poppet was terrified.

He hasn't eaten all day.

Then what happened to my fingers?

You vowed never to part.

You even drank wine mixed with blood.

Don't be disgusted.

Don't be.

You drank your own blood.

My own blood?

Why didn't you stop me?

Why would I stop you?

I don't want them to leave either.

I also want to go to Yanle State with them.

But unfortunately,

my father won't let me go.

I suddenly thought of a way.

It might work.

[Yuchi's Mansion]

Quick, quick!

Close the door.

Come.

Will we

anger Duke Er by doing this?

Do you have better ideas?

Perhaps we can discuss it with him first.

This way.

Hurry.

Cut the crap.

We've come this far.

It's too late to discuss it with him.

Here, take it.

Aren't you usually very bold?

Why are you so timid when my father is involved?

I've thought it through.

This seems disrespectful to Duke Er.

He's my father.

He's already used to it.

Over there.

Come.

Come with me.

Here it is!

[Household Registration Certificate]

The household registration certificate.

With this, we can register our household

and get married.

We'll become husband and wife.

Tell me.

Whose idea was this?

-It was my idea. -Mine.

That's nonsense.

It was my idea.

Was it him?

I…

Did he put you up to this?

-No… -Duke Er.

We just wanted to…

Shut up!

Am I asking you?

I'm talking to her. Butt out!

Tell me.

We're going to Yanle.

What?

Ah Shu is going back to Yanle.

Yuan Mo is going too.

We went through so much together.

I can't let them take risks alone.

But I know

you wouldn't agree even if I told you.

So you stole the certificate?

Planning to marry him behind my back?

Don't you always pressure me to get married?

Isn't this exactly what you want?

Can you let us go now?

Couldn't you at least tell me?

You actually want to marry him secretly!

Am I so hard to deal with in your eyes?

Yeah.

I used to pressure you to get married,

but have I ever forced you later on?

This guy

just wanted revenge at first.

I didn't want you to be taken advantage of!

Then what happened?

You fell in love with each other.

So I just let it be,

didn't I?

For so many years,

I've loved and doted on you.

If I suddenly died one day,

who would protect and love you?

If you married the wrong man,

I'd worry about you for the rest of my life, you know?

Your mother must be disappointed in me in heaven.

Why is my life so hard?

Duke Er.

-Father. -I raised you

all on my own.

Why is my life so hard?

Stop crying.

It's all my fault.

Alright, Uncle Huang.

Don't be angry.

Father.

Father, stop crying.

-Father. -My heart…

[Sifang Pavilion]

Yu.

Mr. Yu.

An Xiuyi?

Where's Yu?

He's not here.

Not here?

Where did he go?

He went to the back garden.

Gosh.

Why are you so impatient?

Take that off now.

Yu hasn't left yet.

It'll be awkward if he comes back and sees you.

He's not coming back.

Let me remind you.

Although you're the Sifang Envoy now,

you should still be careful with how you address people.

Don't casually call people by their names.

From now on, in the workplace,

you should call me Mr. An.

[Sifang Pavilion]

Give me a hand.

Let me help you.

Alright. Take a break.

You should know you're too old for this.

Now that I've retired,

I need to find something to do.

You know?

I can't just sit idle.

That's not right.

I've had my eye on this plot of land for a while.

I've been wanting to grow something here.

But my back can't take it anymore.

Take a rest.

I'll do it.

Why did you retire so suddenly?

Not sudden at all.

I've talked about a smooth retirement for so many years.

Isn't it good now?

It's just that after talking about it all the time,

I don't take it seriously myself.

So I didn't tell anyone.

Xiuyi has taken over my position.

Among all those in the Sifang Pavilion and even the Ministry of Rites,

isn't he the best man for this job?

It's good.

You're leaving?

The day after tomorrow.

Okay.

Good lad.

You've made something of yourself.

You've become the Sifang Envoy.

You're a bit like your father now.

A-All my hard work these years

is worth it.

Back then,

you were such a lazy bum.

I was so angry.

I didn't expect

that you guys could accomplish so much

after I put you together.

I didn't let your father down.

Enough.

You keep saying the same things over and over.

You brat.

I'm old and nagging now.

Here, take this.

It's the key to my new house.

When you have time, look after it for me.

If I…

I mean if…

If something happens to me,

you can keep it for your retirement.

Brat, what are you talking about?

What do you mean if something happens to you?

I don't need you to provide for me!

I d-don't want your dumb house!

It's your house.

Come back and look after it yourself.

Don't bother me with it.

Listen, if you want to go, then go.

Don't worry about me.

Do I need you to worry about me?

People in the East and West Courts all once worked for me, didn't they?

You know what? They all scramble

to look after me.

I don't need you at all!

Off you go!

Out of my way.

Get lost!

I mean if…

-I didn't say… -There's no "if"!

Yu.

What?

Thank you.

No need to thank me!

Without you, I wouldn't be who I am today.

I know you want me to stay in Yong.

But sorry,

I have to go.

Because peace is now on the brink.

As a young man, I must step forward

to solve the crisis

for Yong

and the world.

If I didn't make it back alive…

please forgive me for being an unfilial son.

Father.

I'm leaving.

Son!

Listen carefully.

In Yanle, there's a kind of herbal wine

that's a miracle cure for back pain.

Remember to bring some back for me.

Bring some back for me.

If you forget, I won't let you get away with it!

No problem.

I won't forget.

Brat.

Yuan Mo, Sifang Envoy of Yong,

come forward to receive the staff.

The Sifang Envoy of Yong

holds this staff as proof of authority.

You're ordered by the emperor

to unite neighboring states,

exchange resources,

and befriend foreign forces.

You'll carry this staff wherever you go.

With this staff in your hand,

you represent Yong.

As you travel around the world, you should maintain the dignity of our state.

Do you understand the weight on your shoulders?

Yes, I understand.

I'll do my best to deserve this staff

and Yong's trust.

Bestow.

[Befriend All States]

The great reputation extends far and wide,

spreading virtue throughout the world!

The great reputation extends far and wide,

spreading virtue throughout the world!

The great reputation extends far and wide,

spreading virtue throughout the world!

The great reputation extends far and wide,

spreading virtue throughout the world!

Let's go!

Princess.

Please get in the carriage. We're leaving.

Uncle Kang.

I'm taking you home.

Let's go!

[Ministry of Rites]

[Grave of Husband Yuan Hanjing and Wife Du Hengqing]

[With virtue in my heart, I'll make this world a better place.]

He's the newly appointed Sifang Envoy, isn't he?

Yanle is so far away.

It'll take several months to get there, right?

Come back safe!

You must come back.

[Mingguang Gate]

[Half a month later]

Wang.

Where's Yuan Mo?

He's not here.

Where did he go?

He went over there to pay respects to his deceased family.

Father, Mother,

I've come to see you.

Up ahead is where my parents died.

Sir, Madam, you saved my life.

Please let me pay my respects.

Before setting off,

I went to visit their grave.

I placed Father's "Sifang Annals"

before the grave.

On one page, there's a line that goes,

"With virtue in my heart,

I'll make this world a better place."

At that moment,

I thought I understood my father.

It's not until I'm in the desert

that I realize…

I've never truly understood him.

The world is so vast.

People are so small.

It takes such a long time to reach another place,

yet people never stop traveling.

They leave home

and bring other people back,

traveling thousands of miles just for a trade

or a greeting.

It's quite remarkable when you think about it.

The desert has opened and broadened

the Sifang Envoy's mind.

Was I narrow-minded before?

I didn't say that.

You just lacked experience.

The wind is picking up.

Let's go back.

[Mobei]

Sifang Envoy!

Sifang Envoy,

Prince Duomi has learned of our delegation's arrival

and set up camp ahead to welcome us.

When he left Changle, he said we'd definitely meet again.

I didn't believe it then.

In retrospect,

he was right.

Tell Prince Duomi

that we'll visit him immediately.

Yes.

Speaking directly with Duomi

can save us a lot of trouble.

We couldn't say much in our previous correspondence.

I'm not sure about his current situation in Mobei.

The fact that he can meet us without hesitation

shows that he must have gained some power in Mobei.

Let's go

and meet our old friend.

Let's go.

[Mobei's Camp]

[Yong]

Careful, Princess.

It seems that Duomi is no longer the same as before.

In less than a year after leaving Changle,

he's gained so much power.

It's quite remarkable.

My dear friends,

welcome to Mobei.

Prince Duomi.

Princess Longshuang Yueshu, you're still so beautiful.

It feels like ages since we last met.

Since I heard you were coming to Mobei,

I've been eagerly awaiting your arrival.

Prince Duomi, you're still so handsome.

You've changed your attire,

but your silver tongue remains unchanged.

The Sifang Envoy is still here.

How does that saying from Yong go?

A leopard can't…

It's "A leopard can't

change its spots."

Sifang Envoy,

nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Long time no see, my friends.

Please, let's catch up in the tent.

Advisor Ma.

We're going to catch up with Prince Duomi.

It's not about the delegation.

Please rest outside the tent.

No, I…

-I... -Guards.

Walk Deputy Envoy Ma to another tent for a meal.

Yeah.

I'm indeed a bit tired.

I'll leave you to talk.

You guys talk.

On our way here,

we saw that your army was strong and well-equipped,

and the camp was well-organized and imposing.

You're a totally different person now.

I'm really impressed.

I've made it clear to the Khan that I have no intention of replacing him.

I only wish to implement policies that greatly benefit the people

to make Mobei prosper.

After knowing that,

he naturally supported my reforms.

That's how I got

what I have today.

Everyone inside and outside this tent can be trusted.

Sifang Envoy, you can speak your mind.

To be honest,

I've come here

to ask you for a favor.

Outwardly, Long Tuqi welcomes the princess's return,

but actually, he wants to kill her.

Yong wants to protect the princess but is too far away to do so.

So you want to use Mobei as a deterrent.

Am I right?

Your Highness,

you're right.

Yong wants to borrow an army from Mobei

and station it at the border between Yanle and Mobei

in case anything happens.

Yong will cover all military expenses.

Although I've broken off my engagement with the princess,

her concerns are still my concerns.

I shouldn't refuse.

But unfortunately...

What?

Unfortunately, Mobei is a small and weak state.

Our capital is too far from Yong

and too close to Yanle.

Are you afraid

of antagonizing Long Tuqi

and facing retaliation in the future?

Do you know that

when you entered Mobei's territory,

the Dragon Cavalry of Yanle

had quickly gathered at Mobei's border,

ready to attack us at any time?

Has Long Tuqi

anticipated my plan?

Mobei and Yong have formed an alliance.

If Long Tuqi dares to invade Mobei,

Yong will not stand by.

Then what will you do?

Even if Yong sent troops to our capital,

it'd take at least a month.

By then, I fear Mobei's capital would have been reduced to ashes.

Even if Yong is willing to stand up for Mobei,

what's the point?

Moreover, if I mobilized Mobei's troops,

the Khan would interpret it as coveting military power.

It'd expose my strength to the Khan.

Do you think

he'd let me live?

Guys.

Please forgive me

for having to refuse your request.

Although I can't help you,

I won't let your trip here be in vain.

I prepared a gift for you.

Please accept it.

Princess.

Sifang Envoy.

I prepared a cart of dried meat,

a cart of naan bread, and a cart of water for you.

I wish the delegation a safe journey.

How can you call yourself a gourmet?

You promised supplies,

but this is all you're giving us?

Sifang Envoy, as you're new to the desert,

you probably don't know

the way of surviving in the vast desert.

If I prepare delicacies for you,

they'll spoil within half a day.

But these things are enough to last the whole delegation

in the desert for more than a month.

I was just kidding.

Thank you.

Travel safe.

Deputy Envoy Ma.

They talked in there for a long time.

We must be cautious.

Cautious about what?

Isn't the result of their discussion

already written all over Yuan Mo's face?

Stop the carriage.

Princess,

why are we stopping?

Huangsha Village is not far ahead.

It's where I lived as a child.

Would you like to take a look?

I'll go with you.