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Mother.

Li Weiyoung will be executed in three days.

Li Weiyoung.

Even though you're the princess of Northern Liang,

you still lost to me

after going against me for so long.

It's just...

Now that Nan is dead,

Grandmother is distraught.

I'm worried that the Chiyun family will start to decline.

It won't bask in glory as it once did.

Changle.

The Chiyun family isn't so easily defeated.

Make use of this opportunity to win over Tuoba Jun.

Assist him in becoming the heir apparent.

From now on,

it's entirely up to you to bring glory back to the Chiyun family.

Once Li Weiyoung is dead,

I believe Prince Gaoyang will give up on her.

Mother.

Mother.

Mother.

Changle.

This time,

you managed to get rid of Li Weiyoung.

I believe

you can survive on your own from now on.

Mother.

Even if I pass away right now,

I can rest in peace.

Mother, don't say that.

You have to be here when I marry Prince Gaoyang.

-Long live Prince Nan'an! -Long live Prince Nan'an!

-Long live Prince Nan'an! -Long live Prince Nan'an!

-Long live Prince Nan'an! -Long live Prince Nan'an!

-Long live Prince Nan'an! -Long live Prince Nan'an!

-Long live Prince Nan'an! -Long live Prince Nan'an!

-Long live Prince Nan'an! -Long live Prince Nan'an!

LI WEIYOUNG

-Long live Prince Nan'an! -Long live Prince Nan'an!

-Long live Prince Nan'an! -Long live Prince Nan'an!

TAIJI HALL

Greetings, Father.

Do rise, my son.

You safeguarded the frontier and defeated Liu Song.

You've kept the Wei Kingdom and our people safe from harm.

It's a great achievement.

I really don't know what to reward you for such a huge contribution.

It's my duty to assist Father in governing and protecting the state.

I wouldn't dare take credit for it.

It's only right to be rewarded for your merits.

Otherwise, it will be hard to motivate anyone.

Tell me. What reward would you like?

I'll agree to any request.

I dare not take credit for it.

We defeated the Song army because our men were grateful to Father.

Hence, they fought with their lives.

The soldiers should take the credit for it.

I only ask that Father reward the soldiers and generals.

It will bring comfort to those who served our nation.

-Prince Nan'an is so noble. -Indeed.

Well said!

Convey my decree.

Generals and soldiers who fought in this battle

shall be rewarded accordingly as stated in the laws of Wei.

Thank you, Father.

Since you don't wish to be rewarded, I won't force it on you.

However, I'll take note of this merit.

When you have a reward in mind,

by all means, do tell me.

I won't go back on my word.

We defeated Liu Song's army.

Our reputation has become better.

I hereby announce a three-day celebration in Ping City.

We shall all celebrate this victory.

-Long live the Emperor! -Long live the Emperor!

-Welcome home, Your Highness. -Welcome home, Your Highness.

Your Highness, did you return to Ping City earlier after receiving my message?

Enough. I already know it.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Get in here!

-Your Highness. -Cheng An.

While I was away, what happened in the manor?

Someone tried to sneak into the manor one night.

However, I found out just in time.

I think Chiyun Nan sent them.

Why didn't you inform me?

I had the premises checked thoroughly.

Nothing was missing from the manor.

Besides, Chiyun Nan didn't take any other action.

I didn't think it was necessary to alarm Your Highness.

You...

By the way, Lady Changru was here that day.

Li Changru?

Why was she still...

in my manor at such a late hour?

Lady Changru suddenly fell ill that day.

I fixed the guest room for her to get some rest.

After the assassin left, she left as well.

Your Highness, Lady Changru is here.

Congratulations, Your Highness.

Your Highness?

I've never raised a hand to a woman.

But today,

I've made an exception because of you.

I don't just want to hit you.

I want to kill you!

It seems that Your Highness guessed it right.

Do you think you can keep me in the dark?

I know you took the report.

It seems that you're also behind the Crown Princess' murder.

I knew I couldn't keep this from you.

Today, I'm here at your disposal.

Even if I hack you to pieces...

It won't appease my anger.

Do you care about Li Weiyoung that much?

Do you think I'm angry because of her?

It's because you got Chiyun Nan killed!

Chiyun Nan is of great importance to me.

Now you've ruined everything!

I did it for your best interests.

For me?

You might have had a hold on Chiyun Nan, but he was a general.

How could he submit to anyone?

He assisted Li Changle in approaching Prince Gaoyang.

I knew then that he wasn't truly loyal to you.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have broken into your manor previously.

Go on.

Your Highness, you've returned with a victory.

His Majesty favors you.

Now that Chiyun Nan is dead,

who will His Majesty entrust his military power to?

I see.

You had my best interests in mind.

Should I thank you?

Your Highness, why would you say such hurtful words?

I admit that I was at fault.

I had my reasons for stealing the report.

It's because I can't allow Li Weiyoung to steal what is precious to me!

What do you mean?

The lucky charm Your Highness always carries...

Isn't that from Li Weiyoung?

I can put up with the fact that you don't love me.

But I can't tolerate you falling for another woman.

My ambition lies in ruling the world.

I don't have the time for romance.

I also hope that I got it wrong.

She regarded you as a sister.

What of it?

Your Highness taught me

that whatever it takes,

we have to trample those who stand in our way!

The kinship between siblings, friendship...

What would I gain from that?

Have you really forgotten?

Ten years ago,

you once brought some comfort to a girl who ran away from home.

Hey.

Stop crying. Go home.

Think of a way to be stronger.

Trample on those who bullied you.

Be good.

You were that little girl?

Yes, that was me.

Although I was born into a family of aristocrats,

I've always lived in the shadow of Li Changle.

No one ever cared about me.

I was dispensable.

Your Highness was like a light that pointed me in the right direction.

You are my every hope and expectation.

Your Highness.

I've loved you for ten years.

Who could love you more than I do?

How could I tolerate you falling for another woman?

Do you really want Li Weiyoung dead?

Are you going to save her?

Once Your Highness reveals the truth,

you'll be able to save Li Weiyoung.

However, you'll expose what you did.

For instance,

why didn't you hand in the report to His Majesty?

You seem to have everything thought out.

I wish to stay by your side.

I definitely have to do my best.

Prince Nan'an allowed you to leave.

Does this mean he'll let you off?

Once Li Weiyoung is dead,

no other woman will be a threat to me.

This time, I've placed the right bet.

Your Highness, did you let her off?

She is born ruthless and unfeeling.

Yet she concealed it well.

Don't you think she is like me?

How can I kill someone like myself?

Li Weiyoung...

What do you intend to do about her?

PRIME MINISTER'S MANOR

Young Lady.

Your belongings are all packed.

Just leave them there.

You may all step out.

-Yes. -Yes.

Changle.

I didn't expect you to come home so soon.

Therefore, I didn't prepare anything.

If there is any inconvenience,

please don't take it to heart.

I really never expected that once Chiyun Nan is dead,

the Chiyun family would actually go into shambles.

However, at least, you still have a place to return to.

Aunt Yi, you're still in the mood to make sarcastic remarks.

Don't you know about Li Weiyoung?

Aren't you worried that this family will end up like the Chiyun family?

Did you already know about Li Weiyoung's identity?

You used me to set the trap.

You got my cousin killed.

You ruined the Chiyun family!

Changle, why would you say so?

Young Lady.

Stop lying your way out of it.

Changle, why bother getting mad?

Didn't you also get what you wanted?

Changle, don't forget.

We're now in the same boat.

How dare you threaten me?

It slipped my mind.

In order to ensure that the plan went without fail,

you carried out the assassination.

You killed the mother of the man you love.

It must feel awful.

That's why you're so frustrated.

You're taking it out on me.

You...

I do find it odd.

Why are you so at ease?

Have you forgotten?

Prince Gaoyang isn't the only one who can save Li Weiyoung.

There is also Prince Nan'an.

Changle, you worry for nothing.

Is that so?

Why have I heard that

His Majesty agreed to grant Prince Nan'an any request?

Do you think Prince Nan'an will ask His Majesty

to spare Li Weiyoung's life?

I was just saying.

Why have you lost your cool?

If Li Weiyoung is spared,

what is there for you to rejoice over?

What annoys me is your attitude.

Bear this in mind.

I...

I am Li Changle.

Don't mess with me.

Tan Xiang.

See them out.

Yes.

I've put up with you for years.

One day,

I'll make you pay for it!

But once Li Weiyoung is dead,

Li Changle will fulfill her wish of marrying Prince Gaoyang.

At this moment,

that isn't what worries me the most.

Let's go to Prince Nan'an's manor.

Young Lady.

You actually killed the Crown Princess to win a man's favor.

It was my cousin's wish to get rid of Li Weiyoung.

I did so for his sake as well.

Wasn't it just so you can become Prince Gaoyang's consort?

How dare you talk to me like this?

You better know your place.

My cousin is dead.

I'm now your lady.

Hong Luo serves only one master.

That's General Chiyun Nan.

Hong Luo.

Madam.

Although Nan is dead,

I'm still alive.

What is it now?

Don't I count as your lady?

I dare not think so.

Madam will always be my lady.

Changle is my daughter.

You have to treat her as you treat me.

Should you offend her in any way,

I won't put up with it.

I apologize.

Madam, please forgive me.

Step out.

Yes.

Madam.

Mother.

Changle.

You must never lose your dignity as a Chiyun.

I will

bear this in mind.

Your Highness.

Has he left?

No, Prince Gaoyang is still in the hall.

He wishes to see you.

Your Highness?

Tell him I'm occupied with something.

Make him wait.

Yes, Your Highness.

Prince Gaoyang.

My master is occupied with work.

Please wait here, Your Highness.

It's you.

Your Highness, are you going to the execution grounds?

Until I see Weiyoung safe and sound,

I won't leave.

Your Highness.

The Khan is critically ill.

If you come with me now,

perhaps...

you can still see him one last time.

Your Highness.

The Khan had no choice back then but to send you away.

All these years, he has been thinking of you.

Now that we've finally found you,

all he wants is to have you back.

However,

the Khan is running out of time.

His last wish is to see you before he passes away.

Could it be that deep down,

Li Weiyoung means more to you

than your own father's last wish?

Just give me a day.

I'll surely leave with you the day after tomorrow.

All right.

I hope Your Highness will keep your word this time.

JUN

Tuoba Jun.

I'm about to die.

Do you still not believe me?

Prince Gaoyang.

My master is inviting you in.

You've waited for hours to see me.

It's because you know that I'm the only one who can save Li Weiyoung.

I know this will put you in a tight spot.

But other than this, I can't come up with any solution.

I can't let Weiyoung die.

She is going to be executed soon.

Father still owes me a reward.

If I ask him for it, he can't turn me down.

However, if I do so,

I'll enrage Father greatly.

Why should I foolishly push Father to his limit?

I understand.

In order to make up for that,

you can ask me for anything you want.

You truly are in love with Li Weiyoung.

But I heard that Li Weiyoung killed your mother.

It must be a misunderstanding.

Weiyoung is not that kind of person.

You would rather trust Li Weiyoung

more than the evidence.

What can I get in return if I save Li Weiyoung?

As long as you save Weiyoung,

I...

I'm entirely at your disposal.

I can save Li Weiyoung.

But you have to promise me that within a month,

you'll marry Li Changle.

You don't have much time to consider.

Can you promise me?

You know that I have no other choice.

Why bother asking?

However,

I'm still in mourning.

I'm afraid I can't get married anytime soon.

You just have to tell Father

that marrying Li Changle is your mother's last wish.

I'm sure Father won't turn you down.

Who dares to defy Father's command?

Seems like

you've had it all thought out for me.

Moreover, I hope that Li Weiyoung

will never know about this.

I promise.

As long as Weiyoung can be spared,

I'll agree to anything.

Actually...

You didn't have to stoop to this.

I think he has figured out your intention.

The Chiyun family is spurned by His Majesty.

If Prince Gaoyang marries Li Changle now,

those who wanted to support him might then reconsider.

He knows you're forcing him out of the competition for the throne.

However,

is this really your true intention?

If you wish to be my woman,

you'll have to be very tolerant.

Whoever I wish to save can't be hurt by anyone.

Whoever I wish to kill won't be spared either.

Your Highness, you've worked hard for years.

Now that you've finally won over His Majesty,

are you really going to offend him because of Li Weiyoung?

By then,

you might lose everything that you have now.

Your Highness.

Your Highness!

Are you really just using her?

Are you lying to me?

Or are you just lying to yourself?

-Look, it's Princess Anping. -Princess Anping? She is a traitor.

-You're right. -Exactly.

Exactly.

-She should be killed. -She deserves it.

-She should be killed. -Yes.

-Yes, kill her. -Kill her.

-Kill her. -That's right.

Weiyoung!

-Young Lady! -Weiyoung!

-Mother. -Young Lady!

Weiyoung!

-Young Lady! -Weiyoung!

Weiyoung!

-Young Lady! -Bai Zhi...

Weiyoung!

Young Lady!

Young Lady...

-Weiyoung... -Young Lady...

Weiyoung!

-Weiyoung! -Young Lady!

Weiyoung!

-Weiyoung! -Young Lady!

Bai Zhi...

Mother...

I can rest in peace because I get to see both of you

one last time before I die.

Young Lady, wait for me.

I'll join you shortly.

If you truly regard me as a sister,

promise me you'll look after my mother.

Weiyoung!

Young Lady!

Weiyoung!

Don't...

-Weiyoung! -Don't!

-Young Lady! -Don't!

Don't!

Where is His Majesty?

Your Highness, His Majesty is at the royal garden.

JINGGONG GATE

Let us through.

If Prince Nan'an can't make it, will you stop the execution?

Weiyoung is in danger.

No mistakes are allowed!

Hurry!

Hold them back!

How insolent!

What are you doing?

Prince Gaoyang, forgive us.

His Majesty ordered us to escort you home.

Where is His Majesty?

Your Highness.

His Majesty is playing chess with Consort Lu.

I've never seen His Highness panic.

There must be an important matter.

I dare not defy His Majesty's command.

Please don't make it difficult for me.

-Your Highness. -Step aside.

Your Highness.

Kill me if you dare. Take credit for doing so.

Your Highness...

Your Highness, you must not!

Your Highness, be careful!

Your Majesty.

It's your turn.

Your Majesty, Prince Nan'an seeks an audience.

I don't wish to see him now.

Head back.

There is an important matter.

If it concerns Li Weiyoung, you better not say it.

Father, do you remember two days ago, you promised me a reward

before all the officials?

Are you here to ask for it?

Shut up.

Bow to your father and apologize.

Did Jun ask you to do so?

Or have you also fallen for Li Weiyoung?

-Young Lady! -Weiyoung!

I think she was framed.

-Young Lady! -No!

Didn't she assist us in defeating Liu Song?

-Exactly. -Weiyoung!

-She even killed General Chiyun Nan. -Weiyoung!

-Weiyoung! -No!

-No! -No!

Tuoba Jun,

do you really hate me so much?

Forget it.

Since we weren't meant to be in this life,

let's meet in the next.

-Weiyoung! -Young Lady!

It isn't as Father assumed.

Although Jun Tao did kill Chiyun Nan,

Li Weiyoung was locked up in prison.

She couldn't have contacted Jun Tao.

Therefore,

it's not valid to accuse her of instigating her servant to commit murder.

Besides,

Li Weiyoung was once a princess for intermarriage.

She contributed greatly in defending Huatai.

Even if that can't redeem her,

I hope Father can spare Li Weiyoung from death.

Can she commit murder just because she rendered merit?

That's not what I mean.

It's just...

Everyone knows that

Li Weiyoung contributed to the defeat of Liu Song.

Moreover, she refused to admit to the crimes.

If you have Li Weiyoung killed,

won't that invoke criticism?

Father, please show her some mercy and withdraw your order.

What will you do if I refuse?

My daughter!

Young Lady!

Weiyoung!

Don't!

-Don't! -Young Lady...

Weiyoung!

My daughter...

Weiyoung!

-My lord, her identity has been verified. -Weiyoung!

It's time. Carry out the execution.

Weiyoung!

Weiyoung!

Weiyoung!

-Don't! -No!

Young Lady!

Weiyoung!

Father...

I'm sorry.

Weiyoung matters the most to me.

I can't watch her die just like that.

Just pretend you've never had a son.

Young Lady!

Weiyoung!

Weiyoung!

No!

No!

Young Lady!

-Weiyoung! -Young Lady!

-No! -No!

No!

The royal decree arrives!

In the presence of the royal decree, who dares to defy it?

What's happening?

The royal decree?

ROYAL DECREE

"As hereby decreed,

Li Weiyoung's alleged crimes are still questionable

after the investigation.

Having contributed to defending the nation in the battle against Liu Song,

she is relegated to a slave until the truth is revealed.

She is to serve in the palace.

Decreed by His Majesty."

Weiyoung.

-Young Lady. -Weiyoung.

-Young Lady. -Weiyoung.

My daughter.

Young Lady.

Li Weiyoung.

You've been spared from death.

It's you?

Where is Weiyoung?

Why didn't you let me save her?

Your Highness.

I can't let you die.

Your Highness.

I don't care.

If Weiyoung is dead...

No.

I have to go to her.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, calm down.

Li Weiyoung is not dead.

Bear this in mind.

You're now atoning for your sins.

Don't say a word claiming that you're innocent.

You're also not to mention your identity.

From today onward, you're no longer a princess,

nor are you the daughter of the Li family.

You're just a palace maid of the lowest rank.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Do you deem it unfair?

The winner takes it all.

What fairness is there?

His Majesty's orders are uncontested.

I can only obey.

This doesn't sound like the Li Weiyoung I know.

Chiyun Nan is dead.

I've had my revenge.

His Majesty promised to look after the people of Liang.

He also spared me from death.

What more is there to ask for?

It must be hard for you.

I'll take my leave.

You better work efficiently.

-Yes, ma'am. -Yes.

What is that?

-Take it down. -Yes.

I'm Lady Lin. I'm in charge here.

Whoever you might be in the past,

once you are in here,

you're just a palace maid, a servant.

If you refuse to be disciplined,

the palace rules will see to you.

Do you understand?

Yes, ma'am.

Come here.

These are the chores you have to do today.

Before the sun sets,

you have to finish washing them.

If not, you'll be punished.

Hurry up with the washing.

If you keep the concubines waiting, your heads will be chopped off.

What are you looking at? Get them washed quickly.

If not, I'll beat you up.

You just got here.

Don't stir up any trouble.

I'll help you.

You're quite sensible.

Is she always like that?

She has been here the longest. She is also very strong.

We're all scared of her.

You'd better not go against her.

You'll only suffer.

Here, let me teach you.

Wash it like this.

Wash it quickly.

If we don't finish today,

we won't get any meals before the sun sets.

Although Weiyoung is now a slave,

she is at least spared from death.

Rest assured.

I'll have my men watch over her.

She won't suffer too much.

What are you doing?

Your Highness, thank you for helping Weiyoung.

Apart from that,

I have to ask you for a favor shamelessly.

Just ask away.

There is no need for formalities.

If you behave like this, I'm going to leave.

Your Highness.

What is it exactly?

I'm leaving very soon.

So soon?

Will you never return?

If I have a choice, I'll surely return.

Your Highness.

Weiyoung is all alone in the palace. She is helpless.

Please look after her.

Since you care about her so much,

why can't you stay and watch over her?

This is such a huge responsibility.

Why do you assume that I will agree to it?

Your Highness.

I'm sorry.

It was inconsiderate of me.

Li Minde.

Stop right there.

Do you really have to leave?

Fine.

I promise you.

I'll have my men look after Weiyoung.

But you also have to promise me that you'll return.

You have to at least check on me to see if I kept my word.

Sure.

I promise.

I will return.

All right.

I'll be waiting.

And

hand this letter to Weiyoung.

Weiyoung.

By the time you read this letter,

I'm already on my way to a beautiful scenery.

Please forgive me for not saying goodbye.

I said I wanted to travel the world.

When I've become a respectable man,

I'll be back to visit you.

Take good care of yourself during this time.

Don't make me worry.

Your cousin, Minde.

This rascal. He left without saying a word.

When he returns,

I'll definitely teach him a lesson.

Don't blame him.

If he had a choice,

he definitely wouldn't have left you here.

Of course, I don't blame him.

He shouldn't be restrained.

He must be like an eagle.

An eagle that soars freely in the sky.

It just dawned on me

that I no longer have any family by my side.

It made me a bit upset, that's all.

Weiyoung, don't be sad.

You still have me.

Your Highness.

I'll keep you company.

Li Minde.

I'll take care of Weiyoung.

I'll wait for your return.

Subtitle translation by Carole Chen