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♪If not for you♪

♪I wouldn't have wanted to make a name for myself♪

♪Only when I have your love♪

♪Is my invincibility not in vain♪

♪The towering peaks I've conquered♪

♪Leave me♪

♪Feeling empty♪

♪I've given everything♪

♪Just to follow you♪

♪Through life and death♪

♪Could it be that love♪

♪Is the true end of this life♪

♪Why does every battle♪

♪Bring deeper pain♪

♪I never got it♪

♪You once promised me♪

♪You'd give me ordinary days♪

♪Then I'd rather♪

♪Face blades and fall♪

♪Into your arms instead of the clouds♪

♪I'll pass through layers of fog♪

♪And barriers♪

♪The world's rights and wrongs, wins and losses♪

♪Who's to weigh their worth♪

♪Only love♪

♪Gives me a sky as wide as the sea♪

♪I only want to be your hero♪

=The Prisoner of Beauty=

=Episode 3=

Do you think I'm easy to fool?

The Qiaos are too naive,

wanting this engagement

to offset fourteen years of hatred.

Do you truly believe your beauty alone

could enchant me?

That old fox Qiao Gui

played his cards well,

sending a granddaughter here

to act all gentle and sweet

just to trick me into allying with Yanzhou.

He fooled my grandfather in the same way back then.

Let me tell you,

we won't fall for

the Qiaos' tricks again.

Lord Wei,

are you breaking off the engagement?

No.

I'm just exposing your robbery-like deal.

For the sake of this seal,

I'll spare your life.

However,

pack your things immediately

and get out of Xindu.

Oh,

and tell your family to wash their necks

and wait. I'm coming for them.

- Guards. - Here.

Drag her out.

Don't touch me!

I misjudged you.

(Yuyang Courtyard) Everyone, hurry up!

General, what exactly is going on?

Why are you taking my quilt?

Give it back.

Mom, why are they taking our things?

- What's going on? - What happened?

- Hurry up! - Stop!

That's my chest.

Wait.

What are you doing?

We're moving things out.

By whose orders?

Mom, take this and that chest.

- Quickly! - Yes.

- Hold on. - Yes.

Wei...

Don't move, don't move.

Wei...

Duang.

Duang who?

My name is Wei Liang.

Whatever.

Why are you taking our things?

General Wei Liang.

Didn't we agree we would discuss marriage?

Why are you expelling us from Xindu?

So many questions.

- Take these away. - Hurry up!

Come on.

- Hurry. - Get up.

Take it away.

What are you doing?

Stop, Xiaotao.

- Stop, Xiaotao. - Stop.

- Let go, Let go. - Don't fight.

General Wei Duang.

What Wei Duang?

It's Wei Liang. Wei Liang!

There must be some misunderstanding.

Miss Xiaoqiao has gone to see Lord Wei.

Surely soon,

Lord Wei will order the marriage.

Expelling you from Xindu

was exactly his order.

This chubby girl is quite strong.

What?

Hurry and send them away.

I...

Why are they expelling us?

No idea.

Miss Xiaoqiao fell into their trap.

How can I face the lord now?

What should we do?

What if Miss Xiaoqiao comes back?

Quick, load the carts.

Okay.

This, this...

Don't...

(Panyi Annals)

My Lord.

(Humanities; Situation) This isn't good, right?

We've exchanged the Letter of Marriage.

We should proceed with the marriage as agreed.

What's not good about it?

The Qiaos can break promises,

but our retraction is not allowed?

But they have already offered Panyi.

Even if they didn't offer it,

I could take it myself.

That's true.

Moreover,

she wasn't sincere in offering it to me anyway.

She is just compromising

to bind me in marriage to her.

If I don't expel her,

they'll only push further.

Do they really think

this overwhelming hatred

can be wiped away so easily?

That makes perfect sense.

What do you think?

No problem.

Makes some sense.

- It's reasonable. - Indeed.

But she is after all a woman.

Get out of Xindu!

Don't come back!

"When a hen crows,

the family will perish!"

That's nonsense!

In family matters,

we must never let women decide.

Xiaotao.

The urgent matter now is planning the next step.

Find a way to go to Panyi

and oppose Wei Shao.

Protect Miss Xiaoqiao!

Charge!

Kill them!

It's Young Master Liu.

He came to save us.

- Kill them. - Kill the traitors!

Young Master?

Young Master, the Wei rebels have been cleared.

He's not a good person either.

He might be here to take advantage.

Are we just going

from the frying pan

into the fire?

My Lady.

What should we do then?

Xiaoqiao,

I'm late.

Were you frightened?

Go check it out.

Yan.

Xiaoqiao.

I knew

- Xiaoqiao. - you would come to save me.

Xiaoqiao, don't be afraid.

Am I not here now?

But...

it's all my fault.

I delayed the marriage between us

because of family matters.

Now I was driven out of Xindu by Wei Shao.

Fortunately, you didn't abandon me

and was willing to come save me.

But I fear if Wei Shao learns of your actions,

he might take it out on Liangya

and start a war.

That's not what I want.

Yan,

why don't we

take down Wei Shao in one move

to eliminate future troubles?

Xiaoqiao,

we are a fated couple,

sharing glory and shame.

For now,

let's first settle in Panyi,

then plan carefully.

But I lost Panyi's seal.

Xiaoqiao,

you are the seal.

With you here,

we can enter the city.

You're right.

You must be tired from travel.

Rest in the carriage first.

We'll depart immediately.

Okay.

She's just some dumped woman.

Why are you so hung up on her?

She's not some dumped woman.

She's a treasure in this world.

Rest assured, Uncle.

I won't forget our priority.

Good that you know.

Remember,

none of the Qiaos

are any good.

They judge people by their status.

In marrying you,

they wouldn't even offer 10,000 gold taels.

Yet in marring Wei Shao,

they gave away the entire Panyi.

My Lady, you learn and apply quickly.

Quite impressive.

Your hypocritical act

is the same as Lord Wei's.

Xiaotao.

Looks real, right?

Let's go.

(Qiao Mansion, Yanzhou)

Say that again.

Where's my sister?

She went back to Panyi with Young Master Liu.

She sent me back

to report to her grandfather.

What did she say?

She said

Panyi is a gateway to Yanzhou.

She won't hand it over willingly.

Why bother?

Why compete with Wei Shao?

Even if Panyi is lost,

I wouldn't blame her.

- Indeed. - This...

Why bother?

Yue,

we should send troops to Panyi

and bring Manman back.

This...

This isn't necessary.

Manman has a stubborn streak.

She can't be stopped.

But...

Aunt,

I won't fool around from now on.

I'll study hard.

I'm so incompetent

that I couldn't protect my two sisters.

Ci,

as long as you have ambition,

unlike

your weak-willed uncle,

you could become one of Yanzhou's finest.

(Outskirts of Yanzhou, Yanzhou)

Sit.

Have some water first.

I miss my mother somewhat.

Don't know how she is now.

I also miss my younger sister Manman.

These past few days,

I've thought many things through.

She must've lied about

wanting to marry Lord Wei.

I wonder how she's doing now.

Fan,

when passing by

a nearby teahouse, I heard

she was expelled from Xindu by Lord Wei.

She went toward Panyi with Liu Yan.

If you're worried,

let's go to Panyi to find her.

Or...

if you want to

reunite with family,

I can send you back to Kangjun.

As much as I want to stay with you,

I can't bear to see you

in tears every day.

Fan,

rest assured,

I'll always be there for you.

Bi Zhi,

then let's go to Panyi.

If you say Panyi,

then Panyi it is.

Things in Xindu are pretty much settled.

Tell the soldiers,

we officially take over Panyi Tomorrow.

- Yes. - Yes.

My Lord.

Why so flustered?

Report from Panyi,

Liangya's Young Master Liu Yan

has entered Panyi last night

and took over city defense.

What did he use to open the city gates?

Lady Qiao.

Which lady?

The one you drove out.

I should have killed her long ago.

Pass on my order.

Lady Qiao has eloped with Liu Yan

and are hiding in Panyi.

Tell the soldiers

to follow me in another battle.

Yes.

My Lord, wait.

In my view, this matter is suspicious.

We might get it wrong.

We should find Lady Qiao and ask her first.

You're right.

Find Lady Qiao

and kill her to boost morale.

Wake up.

Having nightmares?

I won't let this dream come true.

Have some water.

My Lady,

Young Master requests a meeting.

Young Master.

Xiaoqiao,

Xiaoqiao.

It was late yesterday,

and we only met briefly before we hurried on.

Now that we've settled in Panyi,

I've come to speak with you

about our marriage.

I understand your intentions.

But such important matters

should not be rushed.

I need to consult

my uncle and father's opinions.

Can we discuss it

when we're back to Kangjun?

Miss Xiaoqiao,

let's not bother with

all these rules

at this point.

If we keep dragging on,

everyone will be exhausted.

In my opinion,

we'd better

keep it simple.

We've already asked Panyi Mayor, Yang Feng

to represent Governor

and Prefect to receive the rites.

Simple, isn't it?

Isn't it perfect?

Now.

Here are betrothal gifts from the Liangya royal family:

a pair of wild geese,

a pair of mandarin ducks,

one million coppers,

ten duan of silk,

ten duan of multicolored silk,

twelve hu of sake,

twelve hu of baijiu,

twelve hu of rice,

twelve hu of proso millet,

one lynx.

My uncle is a bit impatient.

But I'm to take control of Panyi,

I must marry you.

Only then will my claim be legitimate.

You're right.

I'll follow all your arrangements.

But I fear Wei Shao may come for revenge.

It might cause you trouble.

Rest assured.

I already have a perfect plan.

He's coming straight to his doom.

You rest well.

I won't disturb you further.

Guard strictly.

Close the gates.

Young Master.

Mayor, why are you here?

(Yang Feng, Panyi Mayor)

I heard Miss Xiaoqiao woke up.

I came to visit her.

She was badly frightened in Xindu.

Don't bother her unless necessary.

What if it is?

Then report to me.

I'll handle everything

for Panyi.

Good, there is one matter.

Thirty li away,

that Wei Shao...

That Wei rebel is leading troops here.

They will arrive soon.

He really came.

There's no chance for him to return alive.

Although

you used Lady Qiao's influence

to knock open Panyi's gates,

don't forget

that Wei boy

has Panyi's seal.

So

to completely block him outside,

we must mobilize the people's strength.

Stir them up.

Remember,

the people's power is limitless.

(Outskirts of Panyi, Yanzhou)

I heard that Wei Shao

has three eyes and four arms.

Four great generals under him

are all bloodthirsty.

If they break in,

they'll massacre the city.

He even chopped Li Su into pieces!

The Qiaos and Weis have generational enmity.

If we fall into his hands,

won't he skin us alive?

Don't let him enter the city.

- You're right. - Yes.

With Liangya's Young Master Liu helping defend,

plus our desperate fight,

- we definitely can win. - Yes.

Young Master Liu.

He was chosen by Lord Qiao for Miss Xiaoqiao.

Liu Yan uses these rumors to stir up civilians

to oppose Wei Shao.

To conquer the mind is no marvel.

But using common people to fight...

Isn't that somewhat unkind?

Greetings, Miss Xiaoqiao.

(Grain)

Is this the grain ordered by Young Master Liu?

(Grain) Indeed.

Why such a strong sulfur smell?

What's it used for?

I'm just a humble mayor.

I can't possibly know what plans

Young Master Liu has.

Even you, miss.

He won't let me meet you.

Mayor Yang, you must be careful.

If he uses this thing to harm the people,

victory can be forgone and Wei Shao can be spared,

but this must not be proceeded.

Yes.

Wasn't it you who built the Yongning Canal?

Indeed.

I haven't been there yet.

Can you show us the way?

No problem.

Just go straight ahead.

Xiaoqiao, why are you here?

The canal's been abandoned for years.

Nothing worth seeing.

I'm not here for the canal.

I went to the temple for spirit inquiry.

Spirit inquiry?

About us?

About tomorrow's weather.

What did it say?

The wind will come from the southeast.

If you plan to use sulfur against Wei Shao,

remember to place sulfur southeast

for maximum fire effect.

You already know?

Fire attack is an unexpected tactic,

but you must be careful with it.

Don't misplace the direction

and harm the Panyi people.

You misunderstand me.

Panyi will be my territory.

They'll be my people.

How would I sacrifice them?

Then I overthought it.

Hope you won't mind.

What I seek

isn't just Wei Shao's life,

but the entire Wei State.

Fourteen years ago,

the Qiaos and Weis were friendly

and built the Yongning Canal together,

using Yanzhou water to irrigate Wei land.

After Xindu was captured,

Yongning Canal was abandoned by Li Su,

causing a great drought in Wei.

Xiaoqiao,

this Panyi Dam blocked water for fourteen years.

If the water is released all at once,

what would happen to Xindu?

Yan,

the sulfur isn't used against Wei Shao

but used as explosives

to destroy the dam in Yongning Canal

and flood Xindu.

Then Wei suffers flood chaos.

It'll be a perfect timing to attack.

Wei Shao deserves death,

but the people are innocent.

It's for the greater good.

Blame it

on their being born in Wei.

So you only love

you own people.

When Panyi becomes my territory,

I'll love them as well.

Miss Xiaoqiao, why are you so anxious?

Did that single engagement with Wei Shao

make you believe

that you became part of Wei?

She just pities the people.

Even Wei Shao tore down the People's Wall

to comfort his people.

Your plan

is more cruel than the three-day massacre

of Li Su.

I plan all this for you, Xiaoqiao.

You and Wei Shao have deep hatred.

If I don't scheme against Wei today,

he'll flatten Yanzhou tomorrow.

He won't.

But you,

you're just using my name

to satisfy your own ambitions.

These days,

the city is unstable.

Better not wander around.

Escort my cousin back

and guard closely.

Though Panyi is Miss Xiaoqiao's dowry,

we still need to make it profitable.

Take her away.

Yes.

What are you doing?

Move.

What are you doing?

Young Master Liu ordered you to protect us.

He didn't mean to tie us up.

Shut up.

This is protection.

Think about it.

Once tied up,

you can't move.

What accidents would you have?

- What? - This is the greatest protection.

What nonsense is this?

Untie us!

- Guard closely. - Yes.

Pah.

My Lady, are you okay?

I thought Liu Yan would treat us politely.

Who knows

he'd treat us like prisoners.

Might as well say Lord Wei was better.

Now you think Lord Wei is good?

Lord Wei though seems fierce

and speaks harshly,

he didn't tie us up.

He still expelled Miss Xiaoqiao from Xindu.

No matter what, Young Master Liu

only needs to treat Miss Xiaoqiao well.

It's not the time for this.

Think about how to escape

and keep your voice down.

Walls have ears.

(Panyi, Yanzhou) Enemy at the gates!

Alert!

Yes!

Wei rebels.

No matter the schemes,

Panyi is now in my hands.

Fire arrows!

Young Master!

Wei State!

Fire arrows!

Panyi is hard to attack.

Even if Wei Shao has the gods' power,

he won't make it.

Hold him up for two days.

When the sulfur is ready,

Wei will be doomed.

Attack!

My Lady,

let me bite it loose.

With your teeth?

How long will that take?

My Lady, what are you doing?

My Lady.

No, My Lady.

You'll hurt yourself.

Shh, the guards are outside.

Don't, My Lady, you'll get hurt.

Why suffer like this?

Seeing you like this,

I'm heartbroken.

Panyi is hard to attack.

If Wei Shao is held up for two days,

Liu Yan will have all the sulfur ready

and destroy the dam.

The water will flood Wei.

What about Wei's people?

If Wei Shao wants to take Panyi,

we must coordinate inside and out.

Have you forgotten how Lord Wei treated you?

This is my fault.

I originally wanted

to fight fire with fire,

only to get burned myself.

I can't let the people die for nothing.

You don't even know where sulfur is.

That day,

I saw grain carts.

They probably carried sulfur.

I guess sulfur is in the granary.

You're safe here. Wait for me.

My Lady.

You can't act alone.

It's dangerous.

Come back!

Who's there?

How did you get in?

The granary is restricted.

You're not allowed here.

Who are you?

Halt!

What are you doing?

Halt!

Stop!

You search over there.

Yes.

Be careful.

Quick.

Quick, someone!

Be careful.

My Lord.

Though it's a feigned attack,

Panyi defenders fought like crazy.

Many common people joined them too.

Our casualties are heavy.

Liu Yan just arrived days ago.

Why do Panyi people trust him so?

It must be deception.

They must be bewitched

by Liu Yan and Lady Qiao.

That's why they take us as invaders.

Wheat.

Sulfur.

What happened?

My Lord, it's sulfur.

Sulfur smells strong.

It makes horses snort.

Sulfur?

Fire attack.

Fire attack!

It would harm civilians.

Liangya produces much sulfur.

Liu Yan plans a fire attack.

I expected Liu Yan to be despicable,

yet I never thought this vile.

Seems like there is

enough sulfur to burn down the city.

It's likely they'll ignite it all at once

when we enter the city.

If it succeeds,

Panyi will become hell instantly.

Liu Yan's cruelty

exceeds Li Su's back then.

This wretched guy.

Killing him would be letting him off easy.

My Lord, I'll order the soldiers

to halt the attack and wait

for opportunity.

Fire!

Quick, put out the fire!

Yes.

The granary is on fire.

Quick, someone!

- Fire! - Put out the fire!

Put out the fire!

Quick, put out the fire!

The granary is on fire.

Come put out the fire!

Come put out the fire!

Quick!

The granary is on fire!

Quick, get water!

Put out the fire!

Report!

Panyi's granary is on fire.

It ignited the sulfur.

It's in chaos.

What?

It's in the granary.

Liu Yan reaps what he sows.

Liangya remnants are in chaos.

Heaven helps us.

Pass my order.

Full-scale attack!

Yes!

Avenge my lord's stolen wife!

Go.

Someone!

Where are they?

Young Master!

Young Master!

Soldiers can't handle it.

We must abandon the city.

No time to hesitate.

No.

I must find Xiaoqiao.

Young Master!

Personal guards!

Follow me!

Yes!

Capture Lady Qiao!

Kill her to boost morale!

Capture Lady Qiao!

Kill her to boost morale!

My Lord.

Where's Liu Yan?

Not found yet.

What about Lady Qiao?

Liangya remnants aren't caught.

No time to find her.

Liu Yan fled the city.

He might have taken Lady Qiao.

We must find Lady Qiao,

alive

or dead.

Yes!

Let's go!

Hya!

Hya!

This is Lady Qiao's place.

Search it carefully!

Yes!

General Wei Liang!

General Wei Liang!

General Wei Liang.

General Wei Liang.

- General. - I'm looking for you.

Where's Lady Qiao?

She went to set fire.

Her hands were still injured.

Please help me find her.

Don't let Liu Yan catch her.

Do you mean

she started the fire?

Yes.

Wasn't she eloping with Liu Yan?

Why help our attack?

Not important. Please...

Greetings, Lord Wei.

Generals,

I'm Panyi Mayor Yang Feng.

Miss Xiaoqiao

was abducted

by Liu Yan.

She was held captive.

Even I couldn't see her.

The elopement rumor

is false.

Miss Xiaoqiao learned Liu planned to use sulfur

to destroy the Yongning Canal

and flood Xindu.

So she sent me to stop it.

Destroy Yongning Canal

and flood Xindu?

- Yes. - Yes.

Miss Xiaoqiao cares for Lord Wei,

so she started a fire

and created

an opportunity for your attack.

Do you mean

she was forced?

Yes.

Lord Wei, if you doubt it,

please look at these betrothal gifts.

What a mess!

She even received betrothal gifts.

What's this?

Betrothal beast.

They don't want to bother to hunt a lynx.

So they hunted a weasel instead.

Lord Wei,

please save Miss Xiaoqiao

before it's too late.

Liu Yan's men are seeking her.

So do our men.

Why do you seek her?

- For morale. - Morale?

Go.

General Wei Xiao.

Liu Yan plans to destroy the dam and flood Xindu.

What?

Do you think I came to save you?

At Xindu Battle,

if the Qiao family hadn't betrayed,

my father and brothers wouldn't have died

my mother

wouldn't have died of grief,

and I

wouldn't have become

a wild child fighting wolves for food.

So,

the Qiaos

all deserve death.

♪The moonlight is as silent as the deep sea♪

♪From afar♪

♪It once lit up dreams with a breath♪

♪But vanished with a sigh♪

♪Brushing past my fingertips♪

♪My heartstrings were stirred quietly♪

♪As if we once met before♪

♪Holding back a love so deep♪

♪Love asks for nothing in the end♪

♪Leaving only obsessions♪

♪I've wandered in the world♪

♪Yet cannot have it all♪

♪We meet and part in the fires of war♪

♪Embracing, leaving tender marks of love♪

♪With one breathtaking glance♪

♪How could I ever forget♪

♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

♪To spend time with you♪

♪When we grow old♪

♪Nothing will change♪

♪The misty rains never cease♪

♪Falling gently on your brow♪

♪Lingering in my heart♪

♪I would sever fate's ties♪

♪To protect your smiling eyes♪

♪Even if behind me lies a storm♪

♪No matter the trials♪

♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

♪This life♪

♪Will not be in vain♪

♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

♪To spend time with you♪

♪When we grow old♪

♪Nothing will change♪

♪The misty rains never cease♪

♪Falling gently on your brow♪

♪Lingering in my heart♪

♪I would sever fate's ties♪

♪To protect your smiling eyes♪

♪Even if behind me lies a storm♪

♪No matter the trials♪

♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

♪This life♪

♪Will not be in vain♪