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[A Journey To Love]

[Episode 19]

Besides,

Miss Ruyi herself is a spy.

If you ask her to talk to Marquis Changqing,

I don’t think she'll be averse to it.

Mr. Du.

Do you know how much I'm restraining myself

from hurting you?

Mr. Ning.

Mr. Ning... M-Mr. Ning.

Listen carefully

to what I'm about to say.

I won't repeat it again.

Firstly,

women are not to be easily betrayed

or used as pawns in exchanges.

The Liudao Hall I governed

has never degraded any female officer by making them use their looks.

It's the same for this delegation.

Secondly,

Ruyi's martial arts skills and schemes are far better than mine.

I can't respect and love her enough.

How could I treat her as a pawn in my hands

and give her to someone else?

What you said just now

was a great insult

to her

and to me.

Mr. Ning...

Thirdly!

I can die for the State of Wu.

But Ruyi shouldn't bear that responsibility.

For you, me,

Her Highness, and everyone,

she's already sacrificed a lot.

Mr. Du.

If you dare to mention this again,

don't blame me for disregarding our affection as colleagues.

Okay, okay.

Also, help me pass my order.

From now on, in the delegation,

anyone who dares to recklessly discuss

the matter of Marquis Changqing and Ruyi again

will be my enemy.

Okay.

Yes.

Ruyi.

Why do you think Mr. Du thinks that way?

You saved his life before.

After you guys found me that day,

he also told me

that it's all thanks to your help.

To think I used to regard him

as a good person

because he guided me patiently.

It's one thing for Chief Clerk Du to be grateful to me

for saving his life.

It's another thing for a woman and a man to be together

and having to

depend on each other.

After all, this is what

they've been taught all along.

Didn't Zheng Qingyun also think

that you'd be subservient to him

once you two were intimate?

There are very few men in this world

who're like Ning Yuanzhou.

Then, Ruyi,

since Yuanzhou is so defensive of you

in front of others,

can you stop being mad at him?

No man has ever

defended me like he did.

I'm very grateful.

But there are still some things

that we need to think through

before we know if we can go on.

Then... I'll think with you.

Can you think it through with your little head?

Of course.

Although my head is small,

I've a big brain.

But Ruyi,

do you know?

Yuanzhou is actually really pitiful.

In the past two days,

he's been sitting there alone

and drinking to drown his sorrows.

And when he talked to us,

he was always distracted.

You just said you've a big brain.

Now you’re trying to trick me with a sympathy ploy.

I know Ning Yuanzhou.

If he really wants to drink alone,

he wouldn't let anyone find out.

No matter how upset he is,

he wouldn't let it affect his work.

Because I'm the same.

Tell me.

If you know each other so well,

why do you still have such dissensions?

Because we love each other sincerely.

If we want to be together for a long time,

we can't just casually

skip over one problem after another.

I see.

But Ruyi,

I still want you two

to have your own baby.

It'll have your face

and Yuanzhou's eyes.

It'll be so beautiful and fun.

I love that.

What?

Ning.

Why are you so stubborn at the critical moment?

I heard everything.

It's not a big problem between you two.

To smooth things out with a lady,

you've to pander to her needs.

When she gets over her anger,

peace will be restored.

It's not an issue about pandering to her needs.

We're not at odds either.

It's just that if we want our relationship to last,

we both need to think things through.

This is the greatest respect for our relationship.

Respect?

Love is not business,

where you've to be irreconciliable with each other like enemies.

The most important thing for two people being together

is to abandon the sadness and distrust

in your hearts.

Only then can you last long.

If you keep torturing yourself like this,

don't blame me for making my move

without considering our brotherhood.

You?

Li Tongguang is more powerful,

younger, more handsome,

and more love-struck than you.

If Ruyi didn't fall for him,

what makes you think she'll fall for you?

So you do know that Li Tongguang is powerful,

younger, more handsome,

and more love-struck than you.

You always say that Beauty is ignorant of worldly affairs

and don't understand love.

I think you're worse than her.

With love,

once you figure it out,

you'll progress at a tremendous pace.

To put it bluntly,

every man in our delegation

is more caring than you.

As for me,

I know gentle tricks best.

If you don't cherish it,

you'll see how persistence yields success.

Don't you dare!

Why not?

I dare.

I dare.

Don't forget

about Jin Meiniang.

She won't let you off.

What?

You're personally going to see Marquis Changqing?

Yes.

And I want to go now.

It’s rude to not reciprocate.

After all, Marquis Changqing

has visited me twice.

Now that I'm getting better,

I should visit his residence.

Don’t worry.

Marquis Changqing is prone to suspicion.

He'd probably find an excuse to refuse this meeting.

If so,

I can also find out the backgrounds

of those people in the State of An along the way.

It's inappropriate.

Your Highness.

You should have discussed with me beforehand.

How could you act on your own?

You didn't discuss with me just now

before you had a secret discussion with Mr. Ning.

No matter how many mistakes I've made before,

please don’t forget

that I'm

the emperor's envoy that An people want.

Therefore,

from now on, no matter what important matters there are,

please don't bypass me.

On behalf of the emperor

and myself,

I thank you...

Your Highness, I don't deserve it.

I'll keep your order

in mind.

Miss Ruyi.

I was thoughtless

and made a big mistake.

Please forgive me.

It was not my decision.

It was Her Highness's impromptu idea.

I'll escort you there.

Mr. Ning.

Mr. Du.

An people have come to bully us repeatedly.

Don't you want to teach them a lesson?

I...

I'll go with you.

I planned to

take you to see Marquis Changqing tomorrow.

It’s better to go now.

We can surprise them

and also find out their real identities.

Okay.

Then are you going?

Yes.

But I'm a princess now.

It's not suitable for me to casually meet other men.

I'll wait for you in the carriage.

I'll protect Her Highness.

Did you talk to Boss?

I just persuaded Ruyi.

I haven't found a chance yet.

It doesn’t matter.

After making a scene at Marquis Changqing’s turf,

Boss Ning will be happy

and we'll have a chance.

Marquis Changqing is so annoying.

Ruyi and Yuanzhou were on good terms,

but they quarreled because he came.

Yesterday, when An people came,

our response was hasty and disorganized.

If we can't regain our magnificence today,

when we arrive at the State of An,

they'll definitely look down on us.

So today, we must be strictly disciplined

and move swiftly.

Defend His Highness to the death!

Understand?

Yes!

Let's go.

Please.

Did you really drink so much that your old injury flared up?

No, don't listen to their nonsense.

I'm fine.

I...

When did we talk nonsense?

Be understanding.

He can't blame the heavens, so he's blaming others.

[He County Office]

[Wu]

Please inform him

that Prince Li of Wu

is here to pay his respects.

Marquis.

Now that he's recovered and is in good spirits,

they want to make a scene and regain their prestige.

They came all the way to our doorstep.

If we don't meet them,

it'll make us seem weaker.

Go and deal with them.

Tell them I have work to do.

No.

Just tell them I went to a nearby restaurant to relax.

Leave them hanging for over an hour.

It's not too late to meet them then.

Yes.

[He County Office]

What a huge scene.

Looks like Prince Li

recovered quickly.

Why?

Do you wish I stayed sick?

It was just a joke.

I'm very heartened

that you've recovered.

Please come in.

Dare I ask you something?

The emperor's envoy of Wu came here personally

and should be welcomed grandly.

Don't tell me the officials of the State of An's Honglu Temple

neglect their duties to this extent

that they can't even distinguish one's social status?

I'm the emperor's envoy.

Those who insult me

will be killed without mercy.

Your Highness, please calm down.

Vice Minister.

The marquis is inferior to the prince.

He should be present to welcome the prince.

Where is the Commissioner for Presentations?

Marquis Changqing hasn't returned from his feast outside.

I’ve sent someone to inform him.

Please wait a moment, Your Highness.

His Highness came to visit you personally,

but you're delaying the meeting with excuses.

Is there really something wrong?

Mr. Du,

why do your words sound familiar?

This was what Vice Minister said previously at the posthouse.

I'm just returning what was told to us.

Marquis Changqing's just arrived in He County for his duties,

but he rushed to go out to wine and dine.

He sure is a talented but loose young general.

But Marquis Changqing himself said

that He County is inauspicious.

He'd better be careful

not to catch any disease from his looseness.

Since it’s inconvenient for Marquis Changqing to meet,

I’ll come tomorrow.

After all,

he came to visit me twice.

He is deserving of me making another trip.

Goodbye.

Your Highness.

Your Highness. Your...

Send Your Highness back home.

Yes.

Ruyi.

How did I do?

Not bad.

He wanted to leave me out in the cold,

so I had to hurt him.

Sorry, I forgot he's your disciple.

It's okay.

You responded quickly and appropriately.

You've done a good job.

Did I improve again?

Don't be smug.

Master.

Marquis.

I didn't mean to be rude just now...

Leave.

Marquis.

Have you found out Princess Huyang's background?

Prince De of Wu does have a daughter, Princess Huyang.

But recently, there have been many casualties in the Scarlet Guards branches in Wu.

The princess' appearance

and whether she's a female official couldn't be confirmed.

But since Prince Li left Wu Capital,

this princess has been by his side at all times

and taking good care of him.

They're referred to as siblings,

but are actually master and disciple.

Master and disciple?

Marquis.

How is he qualified to be Master's disciple?

Marquis, didn't you say

she isn't Left Emissary Ren?

She...

Regardless of her identity, I won't allow it.

In this world,

my master can only treat me well.

Send my order to He County's general, Wu Qian,

to consolidate the army camp.

I'll bring my distinguished guests there tomorrow.

Yes.

Write the invitation immediately.

Tell them I'm immensely sorry

that I couldn't welcome them today.

Tomorrow morning,

we'll hold a banquet at the drill ground to make amends.

Specify for Prince Li and Princess Huyang to attend.

[Invitation]

A banquet at the drill ground.

He even specifically asked for Miss Ruyi to attend.

He's up to no good.

I was going out for a walk.

Oh, right.

I'm here to return the bottle.

Thank you.

Oh, and this.

Take a look.

Come in.

Sit.

This fellow must have been

hurt by what Ying said tonight.

He's holding back all his strength now

to regain his dignity tomorrow.

Then...

will you go?

Yes.

Otherwise, we don't know what he'll do to Ying.

He has been somewhat eccentric since he was a kid.

Is your cough better?

Yes.

Thank you for the medicine.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

It's because of Ten-Day Qianji?

You haven't taken the antidote for this episode yet.

It's okay.

We were delayed by a couple of days

because of Zheng Qingyun's matter.

Don't worry.

When we get to Junzhou in the State of An,

we'll get the antidote.

Zhang Song is such a scumbag.

He knew that anything could happen

in the journey.

If you didn't go and get it,

couldn't he have sent someone to deliver it here?

I'm not under his control

and couldn't arrive on time.

So, he's making me suffer.

People like him

are always like this.

That's why you want to stay away from the world.

Nothing else.

You know?

I’ve long been tired of the strife in Wu court.

When I pretended to die on the battlefield,

I made up my mind

not to waste my life fighting for power and benefits

for those in power.

I also don't want to be their pawn anymore.

In the whirlpool of state politics,

it's all about seizing ranks, being imprisoned or exiled,

and living perfunctorily in the end.

My heart has long turned cold.

I don't want to get involved in other things.

I just want to find a place

to spend the rest of my life quietly.

But don't get me wrong.

I'm not telling you this to make you pity me

and deceive you to live in seclusion with me.

I know.

I can't be abducted by you

easily either.

I also know

that you're seriously injured.

But you act like nothing happened

in order to complete this mission.

On one end, you're joking around

with everyone as before,

while on the other end, you're trying to hide

the scar that has never healed.

You like me

not only because I'm strong,

but also because we suffer

the same pain.

We can seek solace in each other.

You don't have to hide it.

I just want to tell you

that your heart isn't cold.

Your heart has always been warm.

You don’t like the strife in Wu court

and you're disappointed by Zhao Ji's betrayal.

But when you heard that Ying was in danger

and that the Heaven Path comrades were wronged,

you complied with Zhang Song right away.

Even if Ten-Day Qianji triggered extreme pain,

you wouldn’t tell others.

You keep saying you don't want to meddle in others' business,

but you've been concerned about Yuan Lu's illness,

the people's livelihoods,

and facilitating Ying's growth.

Is this someone

whose heart has turned cold?

♫If the world is like a wave♫

Can you really bear to leave

♫Drowning the past♫

Qian Zhao, Yuan Lu, Yu Shisan,

Sun Lang and the others,

♫Who will steer the boat with me into the distance♫

and to let go of your worldly ties

to go live in seclusion

at an island that you've never been to?

♫Look through the world filled with clouds♫

♫The blade's glint hides the tears♫

I still want to live in seclusion.

♫Love is a lie between one's lips♫

But you're right.

♫Searching for normality between life and death for you♫

If they're in danger again,

I doubt I can just stand by and do nothing.

♫I waited, but I couldn't have♫

♫Two people for eternity♫

Here.

♫I waited and I got♫

Pine nut candy.

♫This long journey where one shadow became two♫

It's especially good for fighting fatigue.

♫At the end of the road, it's a dream♫

Although the problem between us isn't resolved yet,

♫Even if we're not destined, it can't be forgotten♫

you still have to eat the candy.

Okay.

♫I thought I saw through fate♫

♫But when I wake from the dream, I'm still lost♫

It's getting late.

You're unwell.

♫Who will drink with me half a lifetime's wind and frost?♫

Go back and rest.

♫Exchange myself for a sliver of light♫

Okay.

Again?

♫If love does exist♫

Besides saying yes,

♫Let's look back in our next life♫

is there nothing else you can say?

I think our problem

will be solved.

Because in the vast world,

there's only one Ren Ruyi.

In the vast world,

there's also only one Ning Yuanzhou.

♫The dream lingers for a while♫

♫Teardrops fall onto the robe after the farewell♫

I'll get going.

♫Have you ever promised♫

♫Two passionate hearts staying together forever♫

♫Who will drink with me half a lifetime's wind and frost?♫

♫Exchange myself for a sliver of light♫

♫If love does exist♫

♫Let's look back in our next life♫

[He County Army Camp]

I went out yesterday

and you had a wasted trip.

I'm really sorry.

I'm holding a special banquet today.

Thank you for your attendance, Your Highness.

Have you thought about

my proposal last time?

Princess, are you anxious?

Don't worry.

After the banquet,

I'll give you a satisfactory answer.

Please wait for the good news.

Your Highness. Princess.

Please.

Please.

Prince Li, can you understand this?

Forgive my ignorance.

I only know that this person is dressed in the attire of your country's Shazhong Tribe.

I'm not sure

about the others.

They're Beipan people.

They live in the north of the mountains and passes.

They've frequently appeared at the border for the past few centuries.

The An and Wu people are terrified of them.

The late emperor of the previous dynasty also died in the commotion of battle.

That's why your country's ancestors succeeded in stealing the state

and becoming self-sufficient.

Marquis Changqing, you're really familiar with

my state's history.

Maybe it's because you miss your father.

Where's your father's hometown?

There might be your father's compatriots

among my followers.

Your Highness, you don't know Beipan people,

but you should know these people.

Bring them here!

[Wu Qian, general of He County]

Move along!

Hurry up.

Go!

Move! Hurry up!

Hurry up!

Move along! Hurry up!

Hurry up!

Move along! Hurry up!

General Yuan.

Tao Jian.

Hurry up!

Chief Ning.

I'm incompetent

and disgraced Liudao Hall.

I've let you down.

[Tao Jian, calvary soldier of Liudao Hall's Human Path]

I failed to protect Chai Ming.

I could only watch them be...

Where were Chai Ming and the others buried?

The river near Guideyuan.

Qian Zhao.

Since you're old friends,

you should

serve the wine to our guests.

Kneel!

Take it.

No?

Fine, I'll hit you until you take it.

Are you going to take it or not?

Take it.

Take it!

How dare you hide?

Take it.

Are you going to take it or not?

Enough!

Marquis Changqing.

Since you've been advocating for the peace talks, why are you doing this?

Your Highness, weren't you very majestic yesterday?

Why are you so easily startled now?

I just asked them to make a toast.

I didn't do anything else.

Take it!

You...

Are you going to take it or not?

General Wu.

There are also your country's soldiers imprisoned in Wu.

Do you want

your compatriots to be

humiliated like them?

If you fight for Wu,

you're the heroes of Wu.

How dare we

let the heroes serve wine to us?

General Yuan.

Let me make a toast to all the heroes!

Cheers!

Cheers!

Marquis Changqing.

We’ve finished the wine.

Can we let them go back to rest?

Yes.

But their service was poor.

Take them away

and give them 10 whips each.

Enough.

You're being more and more ruthless.

Marquis Changqing.

Is this how your master taught you?

Shut up!

Sister.

Do you think you're qualified to comment freely

just because you look like her?

It's impolite not to reciprocate.

If you're that capable,

kill me.

A banquet set up to torture people with dirty tricks.

It's absolutely ridiculous.

His Highness' delegation

is nothing more than you releasing our emperor

and us paying.

The deal has to be fair

for the show to go on.

If you don’t want to talk,

then forget it.

Let's go.

Stop them!

Don't move! Don't move!

Prince Li.

Was what Princess Huyang said just now

representative of your delegation's intention?

Her words

are representative of what I want.

And what I want

is what everyone in the State of Wu wants.

Very well.

When the two states of An and Wu meet in battle again

and there are corpses strewn all over for countless miles,

that'll be all thanks to Prince Li.

Marquis Changqing, are you refusing to negotiate again?

If you fail your duty as the Commissioner for Presentations,

I'm afraid everyone will remember

your good reputation as a son of a paramour.

Marquis.

Whoever dares to stop us today

will be Wu's enemy.

Let's go!

Did you see it clearly?

Is she...

Come back with me first.

You don't have to refuse it.

You're heroes of Wu.

Naturally, you're worthy of His Highness' royal carriage.

Yes.

When we get back to the posthouse,

I'll give up my superior room to you

for your recuperation.

Please.

Be careful.

Your Highness, please.

That little bastard.

It's been years since I've seen him

and he's getting worse.

He didn't keep in mind

those calm down techniques I taught him.

He only knows how to assert his authority in strange ways.

We found out that he actually advocates for the peace talk,

but he suddenly changed his mind.

I think he's acting abnormally after seeing you.

I believe he'll calm down

in no time

and regard the delegation in a proper manner.

When I came over here,

I ran into an old friend of Scarlet Guards.

Who is it?

Liu Li, the maid who used to serve me.

I'm not sure if she recognized me

and I don't know

if she'd tell others.

Is she still in Scarlet Guards?

I'm not sure.

It's been quite a few days

since the incident at Qingfeng Temple.

I believe the Scarlet Guards headquarters has already found out about it.

Could she be the one the Scarlet Guards sent

to confirm your identity?

Probably.

But she wasn't wearing the Scarlet Guards' attire just now.

She went straight to Li Tongguang.

According to Meiniang,

Li Tongguang and the current Scarlet Guards

have barely any ties.

We should be more careful.

Let's go back to the posthouse first.

Tell me.

Is she Master?

Impossible.

Her gaze

and her back...

They look exactly like Master's.

Her appearance

is quite similar to Lord Ren indeed.

But before she met with danger at Yaoyue Pavilion,

she was seriously injured.

She was injured here.

It was a very deep wound.

When I was serving her,

I heard it myself from the doctor who stitched it

that even if the divine doctor Hua Tuo were alive,

he couldn't remove that scar.

But I saw clearly just now

that there was nothing

on Princess Huyang's neck.

You're lying to me.

There's someone who looks so much like her.

There must be a way.

You...

Go teach her martial arts.

Go find the Scarlet Guards' clothing.

Help me turn her into my master!

Do you hear me?

Do you hear me?

Yes.

Yes.

I promise you.

My master will come back then.

I can be with my master again.