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[Legend of Zang Hai]

[Episode 40]

Well, well.

I didn't think you'd still be alive.

I really did

underestimate you and Gao Ming.

Come back with me.

We'll have

plenty of time

to talk things over.

Take him away.

Mr. Zhao.

General Zhuang

you're truly loyal and capable.

You wasted no time catching

one of the court's most wanted.

I was only following your instructions, sir.

I dare not take the credit.

No need to be so modest.

I've come

bearing good news.

The eldest son of the Prince of Linzi

has ascended the throne.

I spoke highly

of your strict command to His Majesty.

To award you

In recognition of your service at the border

he has granted you the title of General of Agile Cavalry.

I thank His Majesty for his grace!

Back when

your father

was appointed Defender-General of the State

he was older than you are now.

You've already surpassed him.

It was only thanks to your guidance, sir.

I will always be grateful.

But your father's

greatest regret

was failing

to press the advantage after defeating Dongxia.

That let them

survive to this day.

Of course

the late Emperor's mercy

also played a part.

But now

your chance has come.

You should carry out your father's unfinished mission

and complete what he could not.

Are you saying we should

strike Dongxia once and for all

to crush

any future ambitions they may harbor?

Exactly.

Now

is the perfect time.

The problem is

my troops alone aren't enough.

To conquer Dongxia

we'll need reinforcements from the court.

I'm here

precisely to deliver those reinforcements.

Reporting!

Sir

we found this on him.

He hid it in his robe.

Zhuang Zhixing

is this what you wanted?

You'll end up

just like your father did!

Wasn't it you

who got my father killed?

How dare you say that to me?

If it hadn't been for you

would my family have ended up like this?

You're already

General of Exemplary Fortitude.

Why side with him?

Why become a traitor to the Great Yong?

Without Mr. Zhao

how could I have achieved such honor today?

I told you long ago

that what I wanted

was to restore the Zhuang family to glory.

All right, enough.

You two go way back.

No need to make this ugly.

You're acting like children.

Zang Hai.

You actually managed to find

Minglv Huda's shrine.

You're every bit as capable

as your father.

I spent a long time trying to figure out

how to use the Gui Seal

to summon the ghost soldiers.

Now I see.

This is how it works.

The Queen of Dongxia once had

such a treasure

yet she still lost to the Great Yong?

This time, let me

show Dongxia

how to use it properly.

Sir

I...

Bring 1

from the Fengshan Altar

to the camp.

Yes, sir.

Someone help! Help!

Something's gone wrong!

Sir.

Burn the body.

Yes, sir.

Our scouts report

after the failed marriage alliance

Dongxia is growing restless.

Patrol the surrounding ten li

carefully.

Keep Mr. Zhao safe at all costs!

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

You saw this coming, didn't you?

Even though you

didn't say anything

I could tell

you were hiding something.

Everything you want to know

is in Zhang Mie's manuscript.

You already know how to summon

the ghost soldiers.

What more do you want?

I want to know

why the ghost soldiers

became what they are now

completely out of control.

You tampered

with the manuscript.

You tore something out, didn't you?

The manuscript says Minglv Huda

took Zhang Mie's advice

and activated the Gui Seal.

The ghost soldiers crushed

the Great Yong army at the gates

reversing the tide

in a single battle.

But not long after

Minglv Huda died.

Before her death, she ordered

Zhang Mie to seal the Gui Seal

and never let it be used again.

Doesn't it feel

like something's missing in between?

I did tear out one page

but even if you read it

it wouldn't be of any help.

What did it say?

Zhang Mie wrote

that the soldiers of Dongxia

turned into ghost soldiers by the Gui Seal

gained immense strength

and became immune to blades.

But over time, they lost all sense of self

and became

mindless monsters

unable to tell friend from foe.

Minglv Huda

to prevent them from causing

greater disaster

used her own life

to shut down the Gui Seal.

They say the ghost soldiers

crushed cities and fortresses for Dongxia

and were invincible.

If what you say is true

then why did you

tear out that page

and hide it from me?

Those tales

are nothing

but myths

and rumors repeated until believed.

The ghost soldiers

are exactly what you saw.

They cannot be controlled

nor will they follow commands

or fight for you.

They cannot be controlled?

The more you deny something

the more obvious it becomes

that you're hiding something.

That missing page

probably explained

how to control them.

You didn't want anyone

to learn the truth

so you took the manuscript

but you

still miscalculated.

Even if you think I'm lying

what can you do?

Force the truth out of me

or

kill me?

I don't need to do either.

Since you brought the manuscript

from the shrine

the real secret

must still be buried there.

There's nothing valuable there.

If you go, you'll be wasting your time.

Why are you so nervous?

I used to think

that with the Gui Seal in my hand

the shrine was meaningless.

But now it seems

I really must pay it a visit.

We depart now.

Sir

if we leave at night

we must be wary of a Dongxia ambush.

Let me escort you.

Very well.

Your Majesty, you haven't been

resting well lately.

It's bad for your health.

[cold medicine]

The Princess left you

this medicine before she left.

It's very effective for colds.

You should drink it while it's hot.

Don't you mention her.

Bring her up now.

You ruined Dongxia's

marriage alliance with the Haidong Tribes

and you still dare show your face?

I'm here to save you.

What are you talking about?

Zhao Bingwen, Chief Grand Secretary of Great Yong

is already in Dongxia.

He'll make his move

against Dongxia soon.

You came back dressed like that

just to tell me this?

He was the one who wrote to warn me last time

that you might return to Dongxia

with ill intentions.

No wonder you found

Zang Hai and me so quickly.

Zhao Bingwen

is using you to do his dirty work.

I'll be honest.

Zhao Bingwen came to Dongxia this time

specifically to meet with me.

The newly enthroned Emperor of Great Yong

sent Zhao Bingwen, the Chief Grand Secretary

to Dongxia

to speak with me

about improving relations between our nations.

He brought the Gui Seal with him.

He's planning to use it here.

He didn't come

for peace.

He came

to take you hostage

so Dongxia can't fight back.

Mingxiang Antu

you must be dying to see me fall out

with Great Yong's Chief Grand Secretary

so that I become the one

to blame for ruining

Dongxia's relations with Great Yong

and you can ascend the throne yourself.

I told you long ago

I had no interest in the throne.

If you don't believe me

lock me up.

But you can't just sit back

and let Zhao Bingwen destroy Dongxia.

You think you're

so noble, don't you?

I can't stand

that righteous look of yours.

You have no idea how terrifying the Gui Seal

and the ghost soldiers are.

They can bring disaster

and wipe Dongxia out completely.

If our homeland

is gone

what's the point of the throne?

I found

the shrine where the Gui Seal was sealed.

I now understand

why Queen Minglv Huda

hid it away.

Mother wanted it back

only so no one else could ever use it.

Yinshu

you are the Queen of Dongxia.

The people here are your people.

You have to save them.

You can't go in.

If you do

there's no coming back.

Stop trying to scare me.

You

made it out just fine.

Why wouldn't I?

All of you, stay here.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

So this is where Kuai Duo

took the Gui Seal.

This is

where ghost soldiers should be created.

Sir...

Bring it out.

How incredible.

Why do you look so scared?

Take it

to him.

Drink it.

You want to know

what was on the page

I tore out, right?

Do you think this is how it works?

The truth

is right there on the murals.

Didn't you teach me

to fool others by telling the truth?

What Zhang Mie wrote on that page

was exactly what I told you.

Ghost soldiers

cannot be controlled.

They will only bring disaster.

Shut up!

You'll never be able to use the Gui Seal

to achieve your goal.

Zang Hai

the Gui Seal

is in my hands.

Don't tell me

you're trying to kill me

with words.

You're not that naive, are you?

Should we head down

to check on Mr. Zhao?

He told us to stay here.

We shouldn't act on our own.

Still, I feel worried.

Are you worried about Mr. Zhao

or about Zang Hai?

How dare you attack a court officer?

So what if I did?

We'll blame it on Dongxia.

Do you really think Mr. Zhao didn't know

you let their princess go?

Today

none of you

are leaving here alive.

I was about to say the same.

You always thought

I was too obsessed with revenge.

But aren't you the same

with the Gui Seal?

Even if I told you the truth

you would never believe it.

That's why you came

to this cursed place.

You want to know

how to control ghost soldiers, huh?

Then watch closely

how they

obey my command!

Protect Mr. Zhao!

Farewell

my "benefactor."

You're finally here.

Where is Zang Hai?

He and Zhao Bingwen are still down there.

Go!

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Mother wanted it back

so no one

could ever use it again.

Even the late Emperor believed you were right.

I'll tell my sister

the Gui Seal has been destroyed

and that Zhao Bingwen

died because he used it.

The Gui Seal still holds too many secrets.

We don't yet know

what kind of power

lies within it.

But as long as it exists

it remains a threat

to the world.

I need to uncover

everything about it

and then make sure

it vanishes for good.

I thought

I'd never

set foot in the Capital again.

You've served your country well, General.

Now that the new Emperor has summoned you back

I think your wish

will finally come true.

Zhao Bingwen's crimes

are out in the open now.

His Majesty has reinstated your post as well.

Mr. Zang

I'll be counting on your support

in the days ahead.

Zang Hai

how about a horse race?

Let's see who's faster.

You're a general and a master rider.

Isn't that a little unfair?

You're no amateur

on a horse either.

[Hanzhang Hall]

Your Majesty, you've won.

Your Majesty.

Zang Hai?

Why didn't you

let me know you were here?

I didn't want to disturb Your Majesty.

Since you're here

join me for a round of weiqi.

I'm afraid I'm not

skilled enough to play Your Majesty.

It doesn't matter.

I'm no expert myself.

Even before I entered the palace

I'd already heard

of your breadth of knowledge

your skill in architecture

and your talent for governance.

I'm flattered, Your Majesty.

I come from humble origins

and know only a few petty tricks.

No need to be so modest.

I've heard the late Emperor

held you in high regard.

What is

all this?

Your Majesty

these were made by the late Emperor.

We just finished sorting them.

Zang Hai

what do you think

I should do

with them?

Everything in the palace

is at your discretion, Your Majesty.

The late Emperor loved carpentry.

Since these were dear to him

have them burned at his tomb.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Zang Hai

you eliminated traitors for me.

What reward would you like?

Your Majesty

there is one thing I would ask.

The former Imperial Astronomer, Kuai Duo

was loyal to the court.

He was framed by Zhao Bingwen.

I hope Your Majesty can announce

the truth to the world.

That's only proper.

It hardly counts as a reward.

Is there

anything else you wish for?

Your Majesty

I wish

to retire and return home.

Zang Hai

I have just ascended the throne

and I need capable people.

I had hoped you'd return to the Cabinet

to help me oversee officials and administration.

Is that not

what you want?

Since I took office

I've lived each day with unease

burdened by paperwork.

I have come to realize my heart is not in this work

and that I find no joy in this life.

Even during the late Emperor's reign

I had already longed

to resign and live in seclusion.

I ask for Your Majesty's approval.

Are you sure about this?

Very well.

Since your mind is made up

I will not keep you.

Come.

Finish this game with me.

[Osmanthus Liquor] Hai

has returned safely from Dongxia.

Not only did he defeat Zhao Bingwen

but he also recovered the Gui Seal.

With a student like that

you truly were

an extraordinary master.

[Gao Ming's Grave]

[Gao Ming's Grave]

You lived as Gao Ming

for over a decade.

Now you're buried here by the mountains and streams.

I'd say it's a good resting place.

[Osmanthus Liquor]

It's too sweet.

[Gao Ming's Grave] I still can't get used to it.

Let's go.

[Ding'an Gate]

Miss

I've got the finest Bamboo Leaf Green wine.

Have a sniff.

See if you like it.

Antu.

So you really resigned?

What

were you worried I might change my mind?

While you were seeing the Emperor

I went to visit Mr. Eight.

Mr. Eight?

Don't tell me

she's telling stories again.

No

she's teaching now.

Tong'er is now

a teacher at the Academy of Yong.

She was so busy with her students

she barely had time to talk to me.

Let's go.

Hai!

He said in the letter

he'd be here around this time.

Hai!

Hai!

Mr. Zang?

[To Guanfeng, Title Deed]

Did Mr. Zang

[Great Yong Treasure Note] leave all this to us?

Where did he go?

Hai is gone.

I wonder when we will

see him again.

Then let's go

find him.

We can't do that.

You see

Hai left us instructions in his letter.

We've got work to do too.

[Marquis of Pingjin's Mansion]

[Marquis of Pingjin's Mansion]

My Lord

this way.

[Presiding with Balanced Judgment]

- Welcome back, My Lord. - Welcome back, My Lord.

[Ding'an Gate]

[Ding'an Gate]

[Ding'an Gate]

Zang Hai!

[Ding'an Gate]

[Ding'an Gate]

[The End]

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