1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:10,378 ��Ϲ�硷 -=WIKI BDRE��Ļ=- ��Դ��TLF ʱ���᣺meatwm 2 00:01:00,378 --> 00:01:02,367 907 AD, China 3 00:01:02,511 --> 00:01:06,443 the once mighty empire of the Tang Dynasty 4 00:01:06,678 --> 00:01:09,803 has fallen into disrepair 5 00:01:10,778 --> 00:01:12,744 The uprising has spread across the country and its insurgents 6 00:01:12,878 --> 00:01:15,309 have proclaimed their own kingdoms 7 00:01:15,912 --> 00:01:18,377 This is the period known as 8 00:01:18,578 --> 00:01:20,737 the "Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms" 9 00:01:21,711 --> 00:01:24,506 It was an era 10 00:01:24,778 --> 00:01:27,539 plagued by widespread unrest 11 00:01:27,845 --> 00:01:30,640 betrayal among government officials 12 00:01:30,812 --> 00:01:32,744 and a bitter struggle for power 13 00:01:32,945 --> 00:01:35,706 within the imperial family 14 00:01:36,278 --> 00:01:37,437 Against this background 15 00:01:37,611 --> 00:01:40,202 our story begins 16 00:01:42,444 --> 00:01:54,333 What blessed night is this? 17 00:01:55,045 --> 00:02:02,240 Drifting along the Qian River 18 00:02:07,078 --> 00:02:19,569 What auspicious day is this? 19 00:02:21,078 --> 00:02:31,205 Dreaming next to my prince 20 00:02:31,478 --> 00:02:33,468 A tender affection has blossomed between them 21 00:02:33,778 --> 00:02:37,040 the girl Little Wan and the young prince Wu Luan 22 00:02:37,212 --> 00:02:39,939 but his father, the emperor, marries Little Wan himself 23 00:02:40,112 --> 00:02:42,669 In desperation, Prince Wu Luan disappears 24 00:02:42,845 --> 00:02:45,437 to the southern core countries 25 00:02:45,812 --> 00:02:49,108 seeking solace in the art of music and dance 26 00:02:49,978 --> 00:02:51,342 Three years later 27 00:02:51,845 --> 00:02:55,141 Prince Wu Luan's uncle killed his brother, the emperor 28 00:02:55,312 --> 00:02:58,608 and usurped the throne and the empress 29 00:02:58,945 --> 00:03:02,434 Empress Wan secretly sends her messengers 30 00:03:02,612 --> 00:03:05,805 to warn Prince Wu Luan about the murder and insist on his return 31 00:03:06,145 --> 00:03:07,270 But she is not aware of it 32 00:03:07,546 --> 00:03:11,171 the new emperor has already done that murderers sent 33 00:03:11,379 --> 00:03:13,368 to prevent the return of Prince Wu Luan 34 00:03:14,012 --> 00:03:32,243 Trees live on mountains and branches live on trees 35 00:03:32,412 --> 00:03:44,039 My heart lives for your heart 36 00:03:44,279 --> 00:03:49,211 but you don't see me... 37 00:03:49,445 --> 00:03:50,502 From Her Majesty the Empress 38 00:03:53,746 --> 00:03:55,439 to Prince Wu Luan 39 00:03:57,846 --> 00:03:59,402 Our country has suffered a great loss 40 00:04:00,412 --> 00:04:02,708 Your father, the emperor, has died 41 00:04:03,046 --> 00:04:04,807 Your uncle has usurped the throne 42 00:04:05,179 --> 00:04:07,202 Return immediately upon receipt 43 00:04:16,146 --> 00:04:17,372 Father... 44 00:04:50,522 --> 00:04:58,514 45 00:07:42,447 --> 00:07:44,037 This helmet does not fit you well 46 00:07:45,447 --> 00:07:47,436 Calling your emperor 'you' is not appropriate 47 00:07:47,847 --> 00:07:49,336 The correct address is "Your Majesty" 48 00:07:53,181 --> 00:07:55,147 It's hard for me to adapt so quickly 49 00:07:56,181 --> 00:07:57,545 Brother-in-law 50 00:08:13,147 --> 00:08:14,772 This is indeed not a good fit 51 00:08:16,514 --> 00:08:18,537 I'll have a new one made 52 00:08:29,047 --> 00:08:30,910 The kingdom will not wait 53 00:08:48,815 --> 00:08:49,542 Close the door 54 00:09:18,848 --> 00:09:20,041 Sister-in-law 55 00:09:25,781 --> 00:09:27,406 The correct address is "Empress" 56 00:10:33,615 --> 00:10:35,376 Your brother shouldn't have trusted you 57 00:10:40,815 --> 00:10:42,441 The death of the late emperor 58 00:10:42,948 --> 00:10:45,073 had nothing to do with me 59 00:10:47,715 --> 00:10:49,305 Is the Crown Prince still alive? 60 00:10:55,282 --> 00:10:57,305 Sister-in-law seems very concerned 61 00:10:58,048 --> 00:10:59,742 After all, I am his stepmother 62 00:11:00,248 --> 00:11:03,305 He is 4 years older than you 63 00:11:04,881 --> 00:11:07,609 Brother-in-law is familiar with the way I remove my makeup 64 00:11:18,182 --> 00:11:20,205 Not just your makeup 65 00:11:21,649 --> 00:11:25,206 but also the way you take a bath 66 00:11:33,048 --> 00:11:35,173 Will brother-in-law release the prince? 67 00:11:41,315 --> 00:11:44,009 Will you leave my hand free? 68 00:15:22,950 --> 00:15:24,575 This theater is below protection of the crown prince 69 00:15:24,850 --> 00:15:26,544 Now stay with your swords 70 00:18:45,051 --> 00:18:47,108 Your servant Qing bows to Your Majesty 71 00:18:47,785 --> 00:18:48,773 Your Majesty 72 00:18:48,918 --> 00:18:50,646 Is this the red you chose? 73 00:18:51,918 --> 00:18:53,077 Hang it up 74 00:19:04,652 --> 00:19:06,049 This material 75 00:19:06,218 --> 00:19:08,980 was originally intended 76 00:19:09,151 --> 00:19:10,742 for your marriage to the prince 77 00:19:14,251 --> 00:19:15,410 However 78 00:19:15,718 --> 00:19:18,275 it is now used at my coronation 79 00:19:21,485 --> 00:19:23,280 Why did you run all the way here? 80 00:19:24,285 --> 00:19:26,308 When I was summoned to the courtyard 81 00:19:26,552 --> 00:19:28,711 I thought maybe the prince had returned 82 00:19:28,919 --> 00:19:30,316 I was just about to ask you 83 00:19:30,718 --> 00:19:32,445 Haven't you heard from the prince yet? 84 00:19:35,152 --> 00:19:37,640 He never writes to me 85 00:19:38,219 --> 00:19:40,151 How do you communicate then? 86 00:19:40,852 --> 00:19:41,818 Through dreams 87 00:19:44,752 --> 00:19:47,116 I dream of him every night 88 00:19:47,685 --> 00:19:49,617 And we talk to each other 89 00:19:50,852 --> 00:19:52,477 Did you dream of him last night? 90 00:19:53,451 --> 00:19:54,610 Yes 91 00:19:55,685 --> 00:19:57,345 What did he say to you? 92 00:19:58,252 --> 00:20:00,013 He told me not to eat too many sweets 93 00:20:01,085 --> 00:20:02,675 But then he also said 94 00:20:02,852 --> 00:20:04,579 young girls usually like sweet things 95 00:20:04,785 --> 00:20:06,376 it's not really a bad habit 96 00:20:09,618 --> 00:20:11,948 I used to like sweet things too 97 00:21:06,186 --> 00:21:09,016 Brother-in-law really knows how to please a woman 98 00:21:12,719 --> 00:21:14,776 How do I compare to my brother? 99 00:21:17,019 --> 00:21:19,850 The late emperor was a wise and brave man 100 00:21:21,119 --> 00:21:22,676 You mean to say 101 00:21:24,252 --> 00:21:25,741 he wasn't very skilled at pleasing you 102 00:21:26,152 --> 00:21:27,175 No... 103 00:21:29,553 --> 00:21:31,746 When he was ready to do so 104 00:21:32,619 --> 00:21:35,449 he could be exceptionally virile 105 00:21:37,019 --> 00:21:39,247 But he wasn't often willing 106 00:21:40,052 --> 00:21:41,177 Am I right? 107 00:21:43,319 --> 00:21:44,945 The tension between power and love 108 00:21:45,085 --> 00:21:48,540 has tormented emperors of the past for centuries 109 00:21:53,452 --> 00:21:56,384 It seems that you are not tormented 110 00:21:57,920 --> 00:22:01,181 Before tonight everything was simple 111 00:22:02,252 --> 00:22:06,049 I only cared about my kingdom 112 00:22:09,352 --> 00:22:14,250 But after tonight 113 00:22:16,653 --> 00:22:18,482 when you are there, sister-in-law 114 00:22:23,619 --> 00:22:27,211 What need do I have for a kingdom? 115 00:22:28,486 --> 00:22:30,918 You sure know how to flatter a woman 116 00:22:32,452 --> 00:22:34,645 I speak from the heart 117 00:22:37,353 --> 00:22:39,648 Why don't you give away the throne? 118 00:22:40,653 --> 00:22:43,448 so we can retreat to the forest and live like hermits? 119 00:22:45,486 --> 00:22:46,453 What do you think? 120 00:22:48,686 --> 00:22:50,050 Sister-in-law 121 00:22:50,886 --> 00:22:52,943 do you want me killed? 122 00:22:55,320 --> 00:22:59,309 I was just teasing 123 00:23:00,753 --> 00:23:02,481 If it's my life you want 124 00:23:02,753 --> 00:23:04,719 you can have it 125 00:23:05,320 --> 00:23:07,649 You can have everything that's mine 126 00:24:12,453 --> 00:24:13,282 Your Highness 127 00:24:15,687 --> 00:24:16,948 My father... 128 00:24:17,854 --> 00:24:19,183 How did he die? 129 00:24:20,754 --> 00:24:21,981 That's what they say 130 00:24:22,187 --> 00:24:23,210 while he was taking his afternoon nap 131 00:24:23,420 --> 00:24:26,818 he was stung by a scorpion 132 00:24:29,353 --> 00:24:32,513 Are there scorpions in the palace? 133 00:24:33,720 --> 00:24:36,016 They say you can find everything in the palace 134 00:24:38,654 --> 00:24:39,950 Who are "they"? 135 00:24:41,654 --> 00:24:43,381 The people who live there 136 00:24:45,420 --> 00:24:46,716 Including hair? 137 00:24:48,154 --> 00:24:50,517 She is about to be crowned Empress again 138 00:24:51,353 --> 00:24:52,410 By whom? 139 00:24:53,387 --> 00:24:54,353 Your uncle 140 00:24:56,587 --> 00:24:57,814 the new emperor 141 00:25:43,021 --> 00:25:43,816 Wu Luan 142 00:25:44,720 --> 00:25:45,584 Yes 143 00:25:46,954 --> 00:25:48,011 You worried me to death 144 00:25:48,154 --> 00:25:49,142 Empress mother 145 00:25:57,154 --> 00:25:59,177 You sound a little hoarse 146 00:26:01,621 --> 00:26:03,813 Why are you wearing such a strange mask? 147 00:26:04,454 --> 00:26:06,249 and a battered old sword case? 148 00:26:07,721 --> 00:26:09,118 What happened to you? 149 00:26:09,521 --> 00:26:10,509 This is a question 150 00:26:11,454 --> 00:26:13,386 I should ask you 151 00:26:17,588 --> 00:26:18,917 What did you hear? 152 00:26:21,221 --> 00:26:22,278 I came back 153 00:26:23,655 --> 00:26:25,382 to mourn my father 154 00:26:26,454 --> 00:26:28,010 or to congratulate my stepmother? 155 00:26:28,154 --> 00:26:29,949 Don't use such a cruel tone 156 00:26:30,188 --> 00:26:31,848 against a helpless woman 157 00:26:33,388 --> 00:26:34,786 I've sacrificed more than enough 158 00:26:35,755 --> 00:26:37,186 for you and your father 159 00:26:37,321 --> 00:26:38,116 But 160 00:26:38,354 --> 00:26:39,342 the ghost of my father 161 00:26:39,521 --> 00:26:41,043 still wanders restlessly outside the palace gate 162 00:26:51,321 --> 00:26:52,844 Empress mother 163 00:26:53,121 --> 00:26:54,519 Look into my eyes and tell me 164 00:27:03,988 --> 00:27:05,147 My father did 165 00:27:06,688 --> 00:27:09,483 really die 166 00:27:09,788 --> 00:27:10,879 of the sting of a scorpion? 167 00:27:18,922 --> 00:27:20,218 Wu Luan 168 00:27:25,388 --> 00:27:27,411 The pain in your eyes 169 00:27:28,055 --> 00:27:30,214 breaks my heart 170 00:27:32,822 --> 00:27:34,447 Don't ask so many questions 171 00:27:35,222 --> 00:27:37,211 Don't think too much 172 00:27:38,289 --> 00:27:39,050 Promise me? 173 00:27:40,855 --> 00:27:43,117 The best way to calm your father's mind 174 00:27:44,389 --> 00:27:46,014 is to make sure we're both safe 175 00:27:47,255 --> 00:27:48,811 Especially you 176 00:27:53,289 --> 00:27:54,482 Your Majesty 177 00:28:02,555 --> 00:28:03,646 Forgive me 178 00:28:05,455 --> 00:28:07,512 My shabby clothes 179 00:28:08,788 --> 00:28:10,584 have soiled the Empress's bathrobe 180 00:28:45,756 --> 00:28:48,221 Show me what's in your sword locker 181 00:29:20,023 --> 00:29:20,989 The sword of the Yue Maiden 182 00:29:26,122 --> 00:29:27,486 best suited for close combat 183 00:29:44,156 --> 00:29:46,054 I now only use it for cutting paper 184 00:30:19,823 --> 00:30:21,948 When your father first taught us sword fighting 185 00:30:22,423 --> 00:30:23,945 you were always the better student 186 00:30:40,056 --> 00:30:41,147 Is this your job? 187 00:30:42,923 --> 00:30:44,150 These are the words of a song by Yue 188 00:30:46,590 --> 00:30:47,556 Can you sing it for me? 189 00:30:48,823 --> 00:30:50,312 It's about a prince sailing down a stream 190 00:30:51,590 --> 00:30:53,556 and the rowing girl falls in love with him 191 00:30:54,390 --> 00:30:55,855 She sings this song 192 00:30:57,889 --> 00:30:58,946 So it's a love song 193 00:30:59,756 --> 00:31:00,688 No 194 00:31:01,323 --> 00:31:02,653 it's a song about loneliness 195 00:31:03,557 --> 00:31:05,523 You can sing for your young friend Qing 196 00:31:06,390 --> 00:31:07,651 She wouldn't understand 197 00:31:08,523 --> 00:31:10,318 No one can truly understand another 198 00:31:11,223 --> 00:31:12,189 If we did 199 00:31:12,356 --> 00:31:13,413 we wouldn't feel so lonely 200 00:31:16,590 --> 00:31:19,750 When your father let you to pursue the arts 201 00:31:20,023 --> 00:31:21,421 I was against the idea 202 00:31:23,190 --> 00:31:25,019 To me, a man shouldn't be that way 203 00:31:25,256 --> 00:31:26,620 a lonely musician 204 00:31:26,857 --> 00:31:29,220 a product of warm hills and gentle streams 205 00:31:30,390 --> 00:31:31,879 A good man is a prince 206 00:31:33,590 --> 00:31:35,488 who rules over his kingdom 207 00:31:35,690 --> 00:31:37,519 with strength and courage 208 00:31:39,056 --> 00:31:41,750 That's just your idea of a man, Empress mother 209 00:31:41,957 --> 00:31:43,252 But you have responsibilities 210 00:31:45,824 --> 00:31:48,051 They are given to you through the heavens above 211 00:31:48,356 --> 00:31:50,049 passed on to you by your ancestors 212 00:31:50,623 --> 00:31:52,851 expected of you by your people 213 00:31:59,156 --> 00:32:01,679 Didn't my uncle accept that? these responsibilities in me? 214 00:32:03,156 --> 00:32:04,417 He... 215 00:33:17,558 --> 00:33:20,990 His Majesty has commanded me to greet you here 216 00:33:21,657 --> 00:33:25,112 You let the prince slip away 217 00:33:25,324 --> 00:33:26,914 insulting His Majesty with your incompetence 218 00:33:27,524 --> 00:33:29,012 What do you recommend doing? 219 00:33:34,990 --> 00:33:38,013 We will offer our lives in penance 220 00:33:39,124 --> 00:33:40,681 Very good 221 00:33:41,224 --> 00:33:44,156 Your families will be spared 222 00:33:45,624 --> 00:33:47,419 We thank His gracious Majesty for his bounty 223 00:34:49,624 --> 00:34:51,090 Clear the bridge 224 00:35:15,925 --> 00:35:17,891 This palace is falling into disrepair 225 00:35:20,658 --> 00:35:22,453 The late emperor was a frugal man 226 00:35:23,225 --> 00:35:25,588 but I'm not going to suffer like he did 227 00:35:26,425 --> 00:35:27,685 Cover the ceiling 228 00:35:28,758 --> 00:35:31,224 with flowers in gold leaf 229 00:35:32,858 --> 00:35:33,721 Yes, Your Majesty 230 00:35:34,524 --> 00:35:36,820 Can I ask? 231 00:35:37,325 --> 00:35:40,916 the central pillar should be painted in vermilion 232 00:35:41,258 --> 00:35:42,621 or inky black? 233 00:35:44,991 --> 00:35:47,549 Vermilion is the color of blood 234 00:35:47,925 --> 00:35:50,391 and gold represents glory 235 00:35:50,791 --> 00:35:53,053 What glorious dynasty 236 00:35:53,458 --> 00:35:55,719 is not adulterated with blood? 237 00:35:56,425 --> 00:35:57,254 Minister Yin 238 00:35:57,425 --> 00:35:58,356 Your Majesty 239 00:35:58,691 --> 00:36:00,317 I'm jealous of you 240 00:36:01,091 --> 00:36:03,955 for having such an attractive and astute son 241 00:36:04,091 --> 00:36:06,489 gifted in both cultural and military matters 242 00:36:07,559 --> 00:36:09,388 Unlike my cousin 243 00:36:09,725 --> 00:36:11,917 your crown prince 244 00:36:12,659 --> 00:36:13,919 who can only sing and dance 245 00:36:18,858 --> 00:36:21,518 If Your Majesty doesn't like it the carving of the snow leopard 246 00:36:21,792 --> 00:36:24,314 it can be replaced at once 247 00:36:28,025 --> 00:36:29,355 I like it 248 00:36:32,826 --> 00:36:34,086 When it snows 249 00:36:35,325 --> 00:36:39,382 this being stays inside the cave to groom his fur 250 00:36:40,559 --> 00:36:43,889 When the sun rises, it comes out shiny and sleek 251 00:36:45,358 --> 00:36:47,017 it knows how it changes with the weather 252 00:36:48,458 --> 00:36:49,924 This is a smart animal 253 00:36:52,158 --> 00:36:53,556 May your servant suggest that 254 00:36:53,725 --> 00:36:55,588 a tiger would be even more appropriate 255 00:36:56,091 --> 00:36:57,182 According to the Book of Change 256 00:36:57,358 --> 00:36:58,688 a great man is descended from a tiger 257 00:36:59,026 --> 00:37:00,252 a leopard gentleman 258 00:37:01,026 --> 00:37:02,787 Your Majesty is a great man 259 00:37:02,959 --> 00:37:05,322 The tiger has a suitably majestic appearance 260 00:37:05,592 --> 00:37:07,820 Governor Pei Hong of You Province 261 00:37:08,859 --> 00:37:09,620 Your Majesty 262 00:37:11,392 --> 00:37:13,187 Why are you quiet? 263 00:37:13,692 --> 00:37:14,988 I was thinking, maybe 264 00:37:15,492 --> 00:37:19,982 this snow leopard should be gifted to Minister Yin 265 00:37:23,492 --> 00:37:24,515 Why is that? 266 00:37:25,325 --> 00:37:27,087 Because he also knows how to change with the weather 267 00:37:38,892 --> 00:37:41,222 Governor Pei's suggestion is excellent 268 00:37:42,692 --> 00:37:46,624 We will grant Minister Yin this beautiful carving 269 00:37:47,525 --> 00:37:48,923 My deepest gratitude to Your Majesty 270 00:37:50,326 --> 00:37:52,053 As for a replacement... 271 00:37:52,826 --> 00:37:54,451 then let it be a tiger 272 00:37:54,926 --> 00:37:56,949 Better yet, carve a flying dragon 273 00:38:07,287 --> 00:38:09,685 Long live Your Majesty the Empress 274 00:38:13,388 --> 00:38:16,412 Your servant Pei Hong 275 00:38:16,590 --> 00:38:19,455 bows to the Empress Dowager 276 00:38:37,795 --> 00:38:42,854 Governor Pei greeted the Empress as empress dowager 277 00:38:44,363 --> 00:38:46,091 Have you all heard that? 278 00:38:47,531 --> 00:38:49,656 Yes 279 00:38:51,498 --> 00:38:52,725 What does this mean? 280 00:39:08,103 --> 00:39:09,194 No one dares to speak? 281 00:39:12,137 --> 00:39:13,125 Then let me explain 282 00:39:17,072 --> 00:39:18,902 The deceased emperor has ascended to heaven 283 00:39:19,372 --> 00:39:21,930 when the crown prince succeeds to the throne 284 00:39:22,640 --> 00:39:25,766 will become the empress the Empress Dowager 285 00:39:26,641 --> 00:39:29,233 So I am the usurper 286 00:39:30,342 --> 00:39:32,138 Have we understood you correctly? Governor Pei? 287 00:39:35,409 --> 00:39:37,603 No wonder you are a respected scientist 288 00:39:38,310 --> 00:39:43,539 In three words 289 00:39:44,179 --> 00:39:46,338 You have rearranged the hierarchy of the court 290 00:39:49,847 --> 00:39:51,279 According to our ancestral customs 291 00:39:52,348 --> 00:39:58,213 the emperor kneels before the empress dowager as a son to his mother 292 00:40:00,617 --> 00:40:06,812 But the empress kneels before the emperor as a wife for her husband 293 00:40:13,086 --> 00:40:15,053 Are you the Empress Dowager? 294 00:40:16,886 --> 00:40:18,352 Or the Empress? 295 00:40:20,455 --> 00:40:21,614 Should I kneel? 296 00:40:23,521 --> 00:40:25,112 Or should you? 297 00:40:26,956 --> 00:40:28,115 Please advise us 298 00:40:29,023 --> 00:40:31,115 What is the correct procedure? 299 00:40:42,927 --> 00:40:46,883 Your humble consort kneels for Your Majesty 300 00:40:47,428 --> 00:40:49,417 Your Majesty 301 00:40:59,098 --> 00:41:00,587 Let Emperor 302 00:41:01,264 --> 00:41:02,958 put your spirit in heaven 303 00:41:03,099 --> 00:41:06,260 witness this nasty exchange? 304 00:41:16,135 --> 00:41:17,124 General Yin 305 00:41:19,670 --> 00:41:20,567 Your Majesty 306 00:41:21,870 --> 00:41:24,598 The Province of Jou is now yours to rule 307 00:41:26,804 --> 00:41:28,395 I am your servant, Your Majesty 308 00:41:29,139 --> 00:41:30,298 Imperial Guard 309 00:41:30,406 --> 00:41:31,337 Your Majesty 310 00:41:32,106 --> 00:41:34,937 Pei Hong is sentenced to be beaten to death 311 00:41:35,240 --> 00:41:36,831 and his entire clan executed 312 00:41:37,108 --> 00:41:38,131 Immediately, Your Majesty 313 00:41:59,380 --> 00:42:02,040 What did you say we had to cut? 314 00:42:03,514 --> 00:42:04,810 A flying dragon 315 00:42:05,614 --> 00:42:07,513 Let it be a dragon and a phoenix 316 00:43:39,772 --> 00:43:41,636 This is too brutal 317 00:43:43,306 --> 00:43:45,101 They say Pei Hong invented this himself form of punishment 318 00:43:45,240 --> 00:43:48,071 for use by the late emperor 319 00:43:50,474 --> 00:43:52,464 Pei Hong dies because of me 320 00:43:57,710 --> 00:43:59,540 If you regret something 321 00:44:00,310 --> 00:44:02,243 I can forgive him immediately 322 00:44:04,612 --> 00:44:05,578 No apology 323 00:44:38,154 --> 00:44:40,120 I'm grateful 324 00:44:41,387 --> 00:44:42,513 It doesn't have to be that way 325 00:44:43,221 --> 00:44:45,915 Did you help the deceased emperor? the same way? 326 00:44:46,789 --> 00:44:47,778 No 327 00:44:48,589 --> 00:44:51,249 Then why are you so generous to me? 328 00:44:56,258 --> 00:44:58,589 You give me some late emperor could never give 329 00:45:06,628 --> 00:45:07,753 Lord Chamberlain 330 00:45:07,928 --> 00:45:08,791 Present 331 00:45:09,028 --> 00:45:10,755 I hereby proclaim 332 00:45:11,062 --> 00:45:13,086 the empress's coronation will take place 333 00:45:13,329 --> 00:45:16,489 on the fifteenth day of this month 334 00:45:22,065 --> 00:45:23,656 Your Majesty 335 00:45:24,165 --> 00:45:27,564 the traitor Pei Hong is dead 336 00:46:16,545 --> 00:46:17,603 He has returned 337 00:46:19,046 --> 00:46:20,534 He is not a threat to you 338 00:46:22,113 --> 00:46:25,978 But you said people are anticipating his succession 339 00:46:50,654 --> 00:46:51,517 Yin sun 340 00:46:55,055 --> 00:46:56,612 What do you think you're doing? 341 00:46:58,689 --> 00:47:01,019 This gift from the emperor 342 00:47:01,190 --> 00:47:03,419 is an insult to father 343 00:47:04,524 --> 00:47:05,956 It can be an insult 344 00:47:06,157 --> 00:47:07,419 but more than that, it's a test 345 00:47:08,492 --> 00:47:09,617 If your father couldn't have resisted it 346 00:47:09,792 --> 00:47:13,691 a little humiliation every now and then 347 00:47:14,160 --> 00:47:17,024 he would never have reached his current rank 348 00:47:17,194 --> 00:47:20,059 or was trusted by three successive emperors 349 00:47:22,295 --> 00:47:26,195 What worries me is your little sister 350 00:47:26,429 --> 00:47:28,089 She's way too innocent 351 00:47:40,266 --> 00:47:42,892 I can't get the phoenix's eyes right 352 00:47:44,935 --> 00:47:47,231 Imagine Empress Wan's eyes 353 00:47:49,836 --> 00:47:51,359 The eyes of the empress do 354 00:47:52,937 --> 00:47:54,369 sometimes soft and charming 355 00:47:54,803 --> 00:47:56,770 and sometimes frightening 356 00:47:57,437 --> 00:47:58,926 A phoenix with a steady gaze 357 00:48:00,105 --> 00:48:02,970 is what would please the Empress most 358 00:48:05,173 --> 00:48:07,264 The coronation is only two days away 359 00:48:07,707 --> 00:48:08,866 I'm afraid this won't be ready in time 360 00:48:14,008 --> 00:48:14,735 From now on 361 00:48:14,942 --> 00:48:16,499 it's best if you don't see the prince anymore 362 00:48:19,910 --> 00:48:20,841 Why? 363 00:48:23,611 --> 00:48:25,237 When the late emperor was still alive 364 00:48:25,411 --> 00:48:27,571 this match was our family's blessing 365 00:48:27,946 --> 00:48:29,344 Now that he's gone 366 00:48:29,979 --> 00:48:32,810 I fear this could be our downfall 367 00:48:40,582 --> 00:48:41,878 My heart will never change 368 00:48:42,082 --> 00:48:43,378 Let it change 369 00:48:43,850 --> 00:48:45,077 Learn from the Empress 370 00:48:51,818 --> 00:48:55,683 Who cares about losing a kingdom? 371 00:48:56,519 --> 00:48:58,645 when in the presence of such a rare beauty? 372 00:49:01,687 --> 00:49:04,120 You could hardly be more secure on your throne 373 00:49:04,488 --> 00:49:06,318 I can't ruin you anyway 374 00:49:09,089 --> 00:49:10,521 Qing, why don't you leave us 375 00:49:10,690 --> 00:49:11,383 Yes, Your Majesty 376 00:49:24,559 --> 00:49:27,685 In the depths of your heart, don't you trust me? 377 00:49:32,095 --> 00:49:35,619 The person I don't trust is my sweet nephew 378 00:49:36,829 --> 00:49:39,557 I wonder what his rehearsal is like because the coronation is going 379 00:49:40,930 --> 00:49:42,021 Your Majesty 380 00:49:42,264 --> 00:49:43,128 this rehearsal 381 00:49:43,264 --> 00:49:44,094 adheres to the usual rules 382 00:49:44,298 --> 00:49:45,423 only wooden swords are used 383 00:49:46,866 --> 00:49:48,127 Please examine the weapons, Your Highness 384 00:49:59,769 --> 00:50:00,599 Thank you 385 00:50:06,604 --> 00:50:08,763 We heard that, Your Highness is an expert swordsman 386 00:50:09,605 --> 00:50:11,037 Merely childish attempts 387 00:50:11,605 --> 00:50:12,629 I haven't exercised in years 388 00:50:13,739 --> 00:50:14,762 It is the emperor's wish 389 00:50:14,973 --> 00:50:17,098 that our appearance at the coronation 390 00:50:17,340 --> 00:50:18,704 must impress the entire court 391 00:50:18,974 --> 00:50:21,304 Sword fighting is always impressive 392 00:50:21,508 --> 00:50:23,906 and performance is my specialty 393 00:50:26,575 --> 00:50:28,701 In that case, please begin, Your Highness 394 00:53:45,126 --> 00:53:45,990 I'm dead 395 00:53:53,261 --> 00:53:55,228 You really wanted to kill him 396 00:53:55,762 --> 00:53:56,820 We wouldn't dare 397 00:54:09,165 --> 00:54:11,029 He said he's dead 398 00:54:12,999 --> 00:54:15,795 What does the Empress think he died of? 399 00:54:17,334 --> 00:54:18,630 He... 400 00:54:19,468 --> 00:54:23,798 mistook a deadly fight for a show 401 00:54:27,604 --> 00:54:28,797 Exactly 402 00:54:30,671 --> 00:54:32,137 And I enjoyed the show immensely 403 00:54:54,777 --> 00:54:56,937 How could you lose so badly today? 404 00:54:58,445 --> 00:55:00,274 Did you think I lost? 405 00:55:01,679 --> 00:55:03,873 I hope you will do better 406 00:55:04,112 --> 00:55:05,339 at my coronation 407 00:55:08,547 --> 00:55:11,241 Why do you wear a face mask when you perform? 408 00:55:15,382 --> 00:55:19,645 It transports an actor to the highest state of his art 409 00:55:20,350 --> 00:55:21,782 Without mask 410 00:55:22,351 --> 00:55:24,647 happiness, anger, sadness and joy 411 00:55:24,885 --> 00:55:27,181 are just written all over his face 412 00:55:28,953 --> 00:55:30,351 But with a mask 413 00:55:31,153 --> 00:55:36,917 a great artist can convey to the audience 414 00:55:37,554 --> 00:55:41,783 the most complex and hidden emotions 415 00:55:49,824 --> 00:55:54,019 What do you see in that case? on my simple face? 416 00:55:57,227 --> 00:56:01,217 Six parts arrogance, three parts unrest 417 00:56:02,361 --> 00:56:05,487 and some guilt towards your deceased spouse 418 00:56:05,928 --> 00:56:07,224 You're wrong 419 00:56:07,762 --> 00:56:11,195 It's disappointment... disappointment in you 420 00:56:14,231 --> 00:56:17,596 I no longer look to you to make my dreams come true 421 00:56:19,832 --> 00:56:21,731 I can only pray to heaven for mercy 422 00:56:23,033 --> 00:56:25,124 and protect us both 423 00:56:28,368 --> 00:56:30,926 You're not even capable the most basic play 424 00:56:31,869 --> 00:56:36,235 Your sadness, anger, bitterness and insecurity 425 00:56:36,403 --> 00:56:38,266 are there for everyone to see 426 00:56:38,437 --> 00:56:41,131 You allow danger to follow you everywhere 427 00:56:42,771 --> 00:56:47,068 You think you are hiding behind a mask can take your art to the next level? 428 00:56:48,939 --> 00:56:52,736 The highest level is to use your own face 429 00:56:52,974 --> 00:56:54,201 and turn it into a mask 430 00:58:11,994 --> 00:58:13,018 You are here 431 00:58:17,695 --> 00:58:18,558 Yes 432 00:58:20,563 --> 00:58:23,257 This is what you asked for 433 00:58:28,932 --> 00:58:30,193 Don't smell it 434 00:58:31,699 --> 00:58:33,290 The poison 435 00:58:33,966 --> 00:58:37,161 is a thousand times more deadly than arsenic 436 00:58:37,934 --> 00:58:39,093 If I can't smell it 437 00:58:40,434 --> 00:58:41,559 how do I use it? 438 00:58:41,835 --> 00:58:44,734 You blow him in the ear with a feather 439 00:58:47,503 --> 00:58:48,901 What is it made of? 440 00:58:49,803 --> 00:58:51,167 Why is it so poisonous? 441 00:58:55,739 --> 00:58:58,035 It is made from Erysipelas from the northeast 442 00:58:59,239 --> 00:59:01,501 ground together with 443 00:59:02,173 --> 00:59:03,833 black scorpions of the northwest 444 00:59:04,607 --> 00:59:06,937 So nothing is more toxic? 445 00:59:09,442 --> 00:59:10,533 No 446 00:59:11,009 --> 00:59:12,703 What could be deadlier than this? 447 00:59:15,043 --> 00:59:16,135 The human heart 448 00:59:21,978 --> 00:59:23,001 There are no... 449 00:59:24,345 --> 00:59:25,573 Anything? 450 00:59:26,980 --> 00:59:28,377 There are no scorpions in the palace 451 00:59:31,547 --> 00:59:33,740 I hear you brought a song 452 00:59:39,182 --> 00:59:40,808 I heard it from the Empress... 453 01:00:06,657 --> 01:00:11,148 Trees live on mountains and branches live on trees 454 01:00:12,392 --> 01:00:17,655 My heart lives for your heart but you don't see me 455 01:00:19,260 --> 01:00:20,556 How pathetic... 456 01:00:20,793 --> 01:00:21,987 Who? 457 01:00:23,295 --> 01:00:25,386 The boat girl 458 01:00:27,595 --> 01:00:29,425 She loves him 459 01:00:31,863 --> 01:00:33,159 but he doesn't see her 460 01:00:37,798 --> 01:00:38,729 No 461 01:00:40,132 --> 01:00:41,758 You're talking about me 462 01:00:43,033 --> 01:00:44,192 You think I'm pathetic 463 01:00:44,966 --> 01:00:46,523 She also feels sorry for me 464 01:00:47,367 --> 01:00:49,458 Both of you 465 01:00:51,001 --> 01:00:53,024 use my suffering 466 01:00:53,969 --> 01:00:56,458 to lure me into your embrace 467 01:00:58,092 --> 01:00:59,524 Isn't that the case? 468 01:01:01,359 --> 01:01:02,155 No 469 01:01:02,359 --> 01:01:03,383 Admit it 470 01:01:03,626 --> 01:01:04,558 No 471 01:01:05,760 --> 01:01:06,453 I'm not her 472 01:01:06,593 --> 01:01:07,582 You are her 473 01:01:07,994 --> 01:01:08,653 I'm not her 474 01:01:08,828 --> 01:01:09,759 You are her 475 01:01:11,794 --> 01:01:12,761 I'm not her 476 01:01:13,929 --> 01:01:15,122 You are her 477 01:02:08,676 --> 01:02:10,506 The coronation ceremony 478 01:02:10,943 --> 01:02:13,409 of Her Majesty the Empress Wan 479 01:02:13,610 --> 01:02:15,839 will start now 480 01:04:06,340 --> 01:04:07,601 The Seal of the Empress 481 01:04:23,044 --> 01:04:27,205 May the emperor live ten thousand times ten thousand years 482 01:04:27,712 --> 01:04:32,544 May the Empress live a thousand times a thousand years 483 01:04:32,714 --> 01:04:33,839 A performance of sword fighting 484 01:04:34,248 --> 01:04:38,204 by Crown Prince Wu Luan and the Imperial Guard 485 01:05:20,926 --> 01:05:21,914 Uncle 486 01:05:22,493 --> 01:05:23,584 Empress mother 487 01:05:23,760 --> 01:05:25,453 I wish you both eternal happiness 488 01:05:28,594 --> 01:05:30,856 My apologies for being late 489 01:05:36,463 --> 01:05:37,327 Please forgive me 490 01:05:37,463 --> 01:05:39,327 I'm not going to play with you tonight 491 01:05:54,801 --> 01:05:57,631 Instead, I prepared a play for your entertainment 492 01:05:59,702 --> 01:06:01,998 Darkness has fallen 493 01:10:29,471 --> 01:10:31,233 My dear cousin 494 01:10:32,205 --> 01:10:34,694 I've been expecting you 495 01:10:36,706 --> 01:10:40,037 Don't want to take off your mask? and let me look at your face? 496 01:10:53,410 --> 01:10:55,603 You are covered in sweat 497 01:10:56,111 --> 01:10:57,099 They are tears 498 01:10:59,912 --> 01:11:00,969 Come 499 01:11:02,113 --> 01:11:04,238 Let me wipe them away for you 500 01:11:04,413 --> 01:11:05,379 No 501 01:11:07,613 --> 01:11:09,671 Your sleeves are soaked with Erysipelas 502 01:11:09,815 --> 01:11:11,406 They smell like black scorpions 503 01:11:11,582 --> 01:11:13,207 Wu Luan, you are not playing a play now 504 01:11:14,482 --> 01:11:16,847 What a talented artist 505 01:11:17,016 --> 01:11:18,949 I feel so satisfied 506 01:11:21,818 --> 01:11:23,478 Bow quickly and thank His Majesty 507 01:11:25,218 --> 01:11:27,082 Thank you, uncle 508 01:11:29,519 --> 01:11:32,611 How much you have grown in the past three years 509 01:11:33,520 --> 01:11:35,680 It's time to get serious about something responsibilities now 510 01:11:37,288 --> 01:11:38,414 Minister Yin 511 01:11:41,255 --> 01:11:42,187 Your Majesty 512 01:11:42,622 --> 01:11:46,420 What was in the message sent by the Khitans? 513 01:11:46,657 --> 01:11:50,352 He says this to strengthen trust between our two nations 514 01:11:50,492 --> 01:11:53,754 we must all send our crown prince 515 01:11:53,959 --> 01:11:55,585 to live in the other's country 516 01:11:56,259 --> 01:11:58,283 Have they sent their hostage yet? 517 01:11:58,494 --> 01:11:59,482 They did, Your Majesty 518 01:11:59,861 --> 01:12:01,656 But I hear it 519 01:12:02,128 --> 01:12:04,094 he is in fact the son of a shepherd 520 01:12:12,931 --> 01:12:14,488 We will not behave like the Khitans 521 01:12:18,132 --> 01:12:20,257 We are a great country 522 01:12:20,632 --> 01:12:22,757 and we live by our word 523 01:12:24,233 --> 01:12:26,756 We will send a real prince 524 01:12:27,001 --> 01:12:27,831 No 525 01:12:35,503 --> 01:12:37,094 Why not? 526 01:12:38,404 --> 01:12:39,927 His character is too gentle 527 01:12:40,304 --> 01:12:41,328 All the better 528 01:12:42,071 --> 01:12:45,697 It will be sharpened by the sandstorms of the northern deserts 529 01:12:46,206 --> 01:12:47,433 He's too emotional 530 01:12:47,539 --> 01:12:48,971 He can insult the Khitan Khan 531 01:12:49,273 --> 01:12:51,865 It seems like you're emotional right now 532 01:13:00,442 --> 01:13:01,908 But am I offended? 533 01:13:03,944 --> 01:13:05,739 Your Majesty's magnanimity 534 01:13:06,778 --> 01:13:08,108 is large enough to encompass oceans 535 01:13:10,612 --> 01:13:13,704 But I won't tolerate a grain of sand in my eye 536 01:13:15,947 --> 01:13:16,970 Lord Chamberlain 537 01:13:17,147 --> 01:13:18,135 Yes, Your Majesty 538 01:13:18,481 --> 01:13:19,777 Write this down: 539 01:13:21,348 --> 01:13:23,712 The Crown Prince Wu Luan 540 01:13:23,815 --> 01:13:25,611 will from now on be appointed ambassador to Khitan 541 01:13:25,982 --> 01:13:28,279 He will be accompanied by the Imperial Guard 542 01:13:29,350 --> 01:13:31,407 and will leave promptly today 543 01:13:33,184 --> 01:13:34,548 By order of the emperor 544 01:13:35,785 --> 01:13:36,808 Imperial Guard 545 01:13:36,952 --> 01:13:37,782 Your Majesty 546 01:13:40,819 --> 01:13:42,615 Accompany the Crown Prince 547 01:13:42,787 --> 01:13:43,775 Yes, Your Majesty 548 01:14:12,827 --> 01:14:14,794 His Majesty does this for your own good 549 01:14:19,529 --> 01:14:20,518 Go... 550 01:14:26,065 --> 01:14:26,996 Wait 551 01:14:39,468 --> 01:14:40,627 Your Majesties, the Emperor 552 01:14:42,368 --> 01:14:43,630 and empress 553 01:14:46,237 --> 01:14:48,294 Your servant Qing begs to accompany the prince 554 01:14:50,537 --> 01:14:51,595 For what reason? 555 01:14:53,238 --> 01:14:54,898 So that when he is lonely 556 01:14:55,072 --> 01:14:56,561 There will be someone to sing to him 557 01:15:07,108 --> 01:15:08,699 Who do you think you are? 558 01:15:11,842 --> 01:15:12,467 Lord Chamberlain 559 01:15:12,610 --> 01:15:13,940 Present 560 01:15:14,110 --> 01:15:15,440 Take her away 561 01:15:16,477 --> 01:15:17,704 and give her thirty lashes 562 01:15:18,045 --> 01:15:19,136 Empress mother 563 01:16:03,189 --> 01:16:04,280 Does it hurt? 564 01:16:05,190 --> 01:16:06,053 Yes 565 01:16:13,758 --> 01:16:14,951 My dearest daughter 566 01:16:16,826 --> 01:16:18,258 you have to learn to tolerate the pain 567 01:16:21,561 --> 01:16:22,891 It hurts too much 568 01:16:23,928 --> 01:16:26,451 but I will listen to you and try to bear it 569 01:16:26,929 --> 01:16:30,692 Her Majesty the Empress approaches 570 01:16:59,203 --> 01:17:00,397 Does it hurt? 571 01:17:01,671 --> 01:17:02,796 No 572 01:17:04,971 --> 01:17:06,403 Look at you 573 01:17:07,106 --> 01:17:08,969 Tears well up 574 01:17:09,139 --> 01:17:10,503 And you still say it doesn't hurt? 575 01:17:12,541 --> 01:17:14,006 No, that's not true 576 01:17:16,908 --> 01:17:19,307 Do you know why I punished you? 577 01:17:22,242 --> 01:17:23,469 Because you are jealous 578 01:17:24,343 --> 01:17:25,604 Qing 579 01:17:27,144 --> 01:17:28,508 Let her speak 580 01:17:29,111 --> 01:17:30,873 I like to hear the truth 581 01:17:40,581 --> 01:17:42,672 And why am I jealous? 582 01:17:43,881 --> 01:17:45,108 Because I have love 583 01:17:45,816 --> 01:17:47,577 And I don't? 584 01:17:48,616 --> 01:17:50,173 You only love yourself 585 01:17:50,650 --> 01:17:51,775 Nonsense 586 01:17:52,983 --> 01:17:55,041 Who doesn't love themselves? 587 01:17:56,752 --> 01:17:58,342 Let's take him as an example 588 01:17:59,952 --> 01:18:01,646 your father 589 01:18:04,053 --> 01:18:05,917 My father loves my brother and me 590 01:18:06,188 --> 01:18:07,154 more than anything in the world 591 01:18:09,388 --> 01:18:10,718 Really? 592 01:18:12,889 --> 01:18:15,412 Let's find out if this is true 593 01:18:18,990 --> 01:18:19,785 Guards 594 01:18:20,057 --> 01:18:20,853 Your Majesty 595 01:18:23,559 --> 01:18:24,684 Notice her face 596 01:18:25,358 --> 01:18:26,949 then let her be banished to the south 597 01:18:29,593 --> 01:18:31,253 Your gracious Majesty 598 01:18:33,461 --> 01:18:34,825 I've always known it 599 01:18:35,361 --> 01:18:37,190 that the minister was a man of wisdom 600 01:18:48,064 --> 01:18:49,496 Where are we? 601 01:18:51,199 --> 01:18:53,189 We are 350 miles beyond You Province 602 01:18:54,066 --> 01:18:56,362 the Khitan border is just ahead of us 603 01:18:58,167 --> 01:18:59,030 Really? 604 01:19:00,568 --> 01:19:02,660 Why didn't you tell me? when we passed your province? 605 01:19:04,869 --> 01:19:06,665 I should have visited Yin Sun 606 01:19:08,103 --> 01:19:09,263 His Majesty ordered 607 01:19:10,870 --> 01:19:12,461 that there should be no delay 608 01:19:47,213 --> 01:19:48,440 Who is that? 609 01:19:48,546 --> 01:19:49,876 That's you 610 01:19:50,948 --> 01:19:52,039 The Prince 611 01:19:52,948 --> 01:19:53,971 The hostage 612 01:19:54,215 --> 01:19:55,374 In which case 613 01:19:56,448 --> 01:19:57,846 I will not reach Khitan 614 01:19:59,649 --> 01:20:01,047 No, you don't 615 01:20:03,217 --> 01:20:05,013 When are you planning to kill me? 616 01:20:14,086 --> 01:20:15,143 Now 617 01:20:16,787 --> 01:20:18,879 Do you think you're capable of killing me? 618 01:20:20,988 --> 01:20:24,319 It will be your death, or ours 619 01:21:23,338 --> 01:21:25,304 I am Yin Sun, governor of yours 620 01:21:26,038 --> 01:21:27,867 My greetings to Your Highness 621 01:22:01,148 --> 01:22:02,636 Why did you save me? 622 01:22:04,481 --> 01:22:06,345 It was an order from that woman 623 01:22:06,882 --> 01:22:07,849 Hair? 624 01:22:08,082 --> 01:22:09,208 She 625 01:22:10,016 --> 01:22:11,243 Do you follow her orders? 626 01:22:13,250 --> 01:22:15,217 My sister is in her hands 627 01:22:23,353 --> 01:22:24,376 I'm sorry 628 01:22:25,653 --> 01:22:26,642 Don't be 629 01:22:46,425 --> 01:22:48,085 What are you going to say to my uncle? 630 01:22:48,526 --> 01:22:50,220 I will report that 631 01:22:51,493 --> 01:22:54,051 all the envoys were massacred by the Khitans 632 01:22:55,044 --> 01:22:56,237 There is not a single survivor 633 01:22:57,211 --> 01:22:58,574 But I'm alive 634 01:22:59,044 --> 01:23:00,509 You'll have to hide 635 01:23:02,743 --> 01:23:04,436 I don't want to live like a mole 636 01:23:05,977 --> 01:23:07,602 This is only temporary 637 01:23:08,410 --> 01:23:09,535 Temporary? 638 01:23:10,276 --> 01:23:11,765 How long is that? 639 01:23:12,310 --> 01:23:13,333 Three years? 640 01:23:13,610 --> 01:23:14,802 Five years? 641 01:23:15,176 --> 01:23:17,142 Or until my hair turns gray? 642 01:23:17,310 --> 01:23:19,299 It's still better than returning 643 01:23:19,876 --> 01:23:21,603 and die unnecessarily 644 01:23:24,442 --> 01:23:25,738 I'm not afraid of death 645 01:23:25,842 --> 01:23:28,103 But you can't let other people die because of you 646 01:23:31,876 --> 01:23:33,671 You won't be satisfied until my sister 647 01:23:34,342 --> 01:23:35,739 my father 648 01:23:37,675 --> 01:23:39,937 and our entire clan 649 01:23:40,508 --> 01:23:41,906 sacrificed themselves 650 01:23:42,641 --> 01:23:43,937 as these poor guards have done 651 01:23:44,209 --> 01:23:45,640 so you can get revenge? 652 01:23:46,908 --> 01:23:50,305 Will you not be satisfied until the rivers flow with blood? 653 01:23:50,474 --> 01:23:52,497 and the world is in turmoil? 654 01:24:25,173 --> 01:24:27,139 Looking at this mask 655 01:24:27,806 --> 01:24:30,170 What do you two see? 656 01:24:30,339 --> 01:24:31,862 Fate at play 657 01:24:32,006 --> 01:24:34,130 Your Majesty is the true son of heaven 658 01:24:34,339 --> 01:24:36,635 No one can stop you 659 01:24:37,072 --> 01:24:40,129 But if I hadn't taken the right step in time 660 01:24:40,439 --> 01:24:42,462 it would have been my blood 661 01:24:44,172 --> 01:24:47,569 what you're staring at now, isn't it? 662 01:24:49,805 --> 01:24:53,532 You seem nervous... 663 01:24:54,338 --> 01:24:55,964 Is the minister not feeling well? 664 01:24:56,672 --> 01:24:58,967 Why are you sweating so profusely? 665 01:25:00,871 --> 01:25:01,859 Governor Yin 666 01:25:03,804 --> 01:25:04,963 Your Majesty 667 01:25:06,771 --> 01:25:08,794 Your father worked too hard all his life 668 01:25:09,305 --> 01:25:11,429 Stay home and keep him company 669 01:25:12,004 --> 01:25:13,401 My military duties 670 01:25:13,904 --> 01:25:15,369 Keep me away from home, Your Majesty 671 01:25:16,237 --> 01:25:17,635 Your military duties? 672 01:25:17,804 --> 01:25:20,964 Without you, the sky will hardly fall down 673 01:25:21,270 --> 01:25:23,395 Your Majesty's kindness 674 01:25:23,571 --> 01:25:25,730 has moved your servant to tears 675 01:25:26,037 --> 01:25:29,197 We are very grateful for Your Majesty's consideration 676 01:25:34,469 --> 01:25:36,833 I've never liked masks 677 01:25:37,870 --> 01:25:38,893 You can leave 678 01:25:39,369 --> 01:25:40,357 Yes, Your Majesty 679 01:25:40,570 --> 01:25:41,627 Lord Chamberlain 680 01:25:42,636 --> 01:25:43,329 Present 681 01:25:43,636 --> 01:25:46,500 We will give a banquet for the whole court 682 01:25:46,636 --> 01:25:49,261 The day after tomorrow is an auspicious day for parties 683 01:25:49,835 --> 01:25:51,426 That would be too late 684 01:25:51,702 --> 01:25:53,396 make it tomorrow night 685 01:25:53,602 --> 01:25:58,194 Tomorrow is not favorable for receiving guests 686 01:26:04,202 --> 01:26:08,692 I will not bow to superstition 687 01:26:11,669 --> 01:26:12,929 Write this down: 688 01:26:13,734 --> 01:26:16,461 Tomorrow at midnight 689 01:26:16,834 --> 01:26:19,323 all courtiers are invited to a royal banquet 690 01:26:19,467 --> 01:26:21,195 to give in the hall of gold 691 01:26:21,467 --> 01:26:22,592 Yes, Your Majesty 692 01:26:23,367 --> 01:26:25,027 Anyone who cannot attend 693 01:26:25,868 --> 01:26:26,799 will be carried out 694 01:26:35,267 --> 01:26:37,426 Since the departure of the Crown Prince 695 01:26:37,767 --> 01:26:40,131 your sister didn't touch her a single grain of rice 696 01:26:42,400 --> 01:26:43,866 Then let me tell her 697 01:26:44,000 --> 01:26:45,091 that he is still alive 698 01:26:45,233 --> 01:26:46,199 No 699 01:26:47,366 --> 01:26:49,696 Give this to her 700 01:27:00,832 --> 01:27:05,026 Drifting along the Qian River 701 01:27:06,133 --> 01:27:09,031 What auspicious day is this? 702 01:27:12,832 --> 01:27:20,855 Dreaming next to my Prince 703 01:27:25,698 --> 01:27:26,721 Brother 704 01:27:32,965 --> 01:27:35,453 I dreamed of him again last night 705 01:27:38,531 --> 01:27:41,621 He was dancing somewhere white as snow 706 01:27:42,597 --> 01:27:44,654 There were many people 707 01:27:45,864 --> 01:27:48,023 He even invited me to come with him 708 01:28:03,230 --> 01:28:04,253 Little sister 709 01:28:06,330 --> 01:28:07,795 stop fooling yourself 710 01:28:10,096 --> 01:28:11,857 You are not in his heart 711 01:28:14,429 --> 01:28:15,520 I know 712 01:28:16,763 --> 01:28:18,729 But I promised that I would always wait for him 713 01:28:25,795 --> 01:28:27,523 You are in your brother's heart 714 01:28:29,229 --> 01:28:31,218 I won't let anyone hurt you 715 01:29:26,959 --> 01:29:28,948 Is there anything more toxic than this? 716 01:29:29,159 --> 01:29:30,056 Yes 717 01:29:31,026 --> 01:29:32,083 What? 718 01:29:32,625 --> 01:29:33,784 The human heart 719 01:29:37,625 --> 01:29:38,886 Well said 720 01:29:41,159 --> 01:29:43,750 Why didn't the prince take it with him? during his last visit? 721 01:29:44,659 --> 01:29:45,920 He wasn't ruthless enough 722 01:30:05,224 --> 01:30:07,054 This is your payment 723 01:30:09,424 --> 01:30:10,651 Arsenic? 724 01:30:11,591 --> 01:30:13,147 There isn't much 725 01:30:14,191 --> 01:30:16,623 but it should be enough for one 726 01:31:03,821 --> 01:31:07,412 His Majesty the Emperor is approaching 727 01:31:40,554 --> 01:31:42,645 We haven't played polo in a while 728 01:31:44,587 --> 01:31:46,984 Let's have a big competition, you and me 729 01:31:48,719 --> 01:31:51,049 Your Majesty is giving a banquet this evening 730 01:31:51,220 --> 01:31:52,344 Is there enough time to play? 731 01:31:52,486 --> 01:31:54,384 It's still an era 732 01:31:56,452 --> 01:31:57,850 I have a headache 733 01:31:59,319 --> 01:32:00,216 Lord Chamberlain 734 01:32:00,386 --> 01:32:01,249 Present 735 01:32:02,786 --> 01:32:03,944 Send for the imperial physician immediately 736 01:32:04,085 --> 01:32:04,846 Yes, Your Majesty 737 01:32:04,985 --> 01:32:06,008 There is no need 738 01:32:06,653 --> 01:32:08,618 I just need to rest for a while 739 01:32:19,818 --> 01:32:21,044 Let me 740 01:32:32,751 --> 01:32:33,774 Your Majesty 741 01:32:33,918 --> 01:32:35,440 Don't move 742 01:32:37,317 --> 01:32:38,749 Look at you 743 01:32:39,151 --> 01:32:41,139 An empress 744 01:32:41,317 --> 01:32:43,306 Mother of a nation 745 01:32:43,517 --> 01:32:45,948 And you still kick off your covers when you sleep 746 01:32:47,017 --> 01:32:49,744 Did you catch a cold last night? 747 01:32:51,184 --> 01:32:52,343 Majesty 748 01:32:56,317 --> 01:32:58,339 How long have we been together? 749 01:32:59,017 --> 01:33:01,448 Why do you ask that? 750 01:33:03,950 --> 01:33:05,575 Including today 751 01:33:06,750 --> 01:33:08,409 it would be exactly one hundred days 752 01:33:11,849 --> 01:33:14,008 You counted 753 01:33:15,715 --> 01:33:17,908 But for me 754 01:33:18,682 --> 01:33:20,580 it feels like less than one day 755 01:33:25,582 --> 01:33:27,605 A hundred days, only 756 01:33:33,382 --> 01:33:37,041 I have never completely surrendered myself 757 01:33:39,514 --> 01:33:41,537 Even if you are a piece of ice 758 01:33:42,115 --> 01:33:45,104 you will eventually melt in my mouth 759 01:33:45,881 --> 01:33:47,506 What if the ice cream 760 01:33:49,015 --> 01:33:51,037 turns into fire? 761 01:33:59,414 --> 01:34:01,538 A globe of fire in your mouth 762 01:34:03,980 --> 01:34:06,639 Then I will swallow it 763 01:34:08,847 --> 01:34:10,312 and it will warm my heart 764 01:34:12,847 --> 01:34:14,278 Do it now 765 01:34:16,780 --> 01:34:18,575 Swallow it now 766 01:35:03,244 --> 01:35:04,267 What did she say? 767 01:35:08,111 --> 01:35:09,372 So said the Empress 768 01:35:10,777 --> 01:35:14,539 her mind was made up 769 01:35:15,410 --> 01:35:17,569 the moment the Prince was sent away as a hostage 770 01:35:21,477 --> 01:35:23,443 The emperor is capricious and suspicious 771 01:35:24,443 --> 01:35:28,102 Maybe she's his favorite now 772 01:35:29,143 --> 01:35:30,631 but sooner or later 773 01:35:31,277 --> 01:35:33,038 he will focus his attention elsewhere 774 01:35:33,976 --> 01:35:35,965 Instead of waiting for it to be thrown away 775 01:35:36,376 --> 01:35:38,433 she has decided to take the risk and strike first 776 01:35:39,576 --> 01:35:42,167 She wants to rule herself? 777 01:35:42,843 --> 01:35:44,502 Exactly 778 01:35:45,376 --> 01:35:46,864 She succeeded once 779 01:35:47,276 --> 01:35:48,935 she plans to denounce the emperor 780 01:35:49,176 --> 01:35:53,165 as a fratricidal and usurper 781 01:35:53,475 --> 01:35:55,907 She'll say she's performing heavenly justice 782 01:35:56,109 --> 01:35:57,938 on behalf of the late Emperor 783 01:35:58,475 --> 01:36:01,134 She wants us to gather 784 01:36:01,308 --> 01:36:04,172 and support her claim to the throne 785 01:36:15,308 --> 01:36:17,103 This woman 786 01:36:18,308 --> 01:36:20,171 Oh, this woman 787 01:36:21,707 --> 01:36:23,037 Father 788 01:36:23,340 --> 01:36:25,135 Whose side should we take? 789 01:36:25,807 --> 01:36:29,500 We have no choice, she planned everything perfectly 790 01:36:30,307 --> 01:36:33,535 First, your sister is in her hands 791 01:36:33,873 --> 01:36:35,862 Second, when she asked you to save the Prince 792 01:36:36,107 --> 01:36:37,800 it wasn't just for personal reasons 793 01:36:38,407 --> 01:36:41,839 It was to make us her accomplices 794 01:36:41,973 --> 01:36:44,098 so that we have nowhere else to stand by her side 795 01:36:46,506 --> 01:36:49,267 She knows we have no choice now 796 01:36:56,406 --> 01:36:58,701 If this woman succeeds 797 01:36:59,039 --> 01:37:00,698 we need to charge her immediately 798 01:37:00,839 --> 01:37:03,703 as a traitor and murderer 799 01:37:05,072 --> 01:37:09,595 The person who deserves to rise the throne is not her 800 01:37:10,005 --> 01:37:11,801 but you 801 01:37:13,038 --> 01:37:14,026 Father 802 01:37:16,838 --> 01:37:17,963 Are you afraid? 803 01:37:27,538 --> 01:37:28,401 No 804 01:37:29,071 --> 01:37:30,832 If heaven grant me this gift 805 01:37:31,038 --> 01:37:32,697 would be to refuse 806 01:37:33,104 --> 01:37:35,263 to disobey the gods 807 01:38:43,168 --> 01:38:44,134 Ling 808 01:38:46,168 --> 01:38:47,031 prepare the carriage 809 01:38:48,567 --> 01:38:51,533 To the Minister of Justice 810 01:38:52,400 --> 01:38:55,491 Minister Yin and his son Yin Sun 811 01:38:56,400 --> 01:39:00,457 are guilty of the following crimes: 812 01:39:00,800 --> 01:39:04,993 deception of the emperor and tyranny above the court 813 01:39:06,400 --> 01:39:08,161 abuse of power and conspiracy of the enemy 814 01:39:09,267 --> 01:39:11,495 Their titles will be taken from them 815 01:39:12,066 --> 01:39:16,464 and exiled to the South 816 01:39:17,432 --> 01:39:22,228 All their property will be confiscated 817 01:39:22,733 --> 01:39:24,631 and deposited in the national reserve 818 01:39:26,865 --> 01:39:28,297 By order of the emperor 819 01:40:07,531 --> 01:40:09,258 General Yin 820 01:40:13,197 --> 01:40:14,163 General Yin 821 01:42:59,322 --> 01:43:00,288 My Lord Chamberlain 822 01:43:01,489 --> 01:43:02,386 Present 823 01:43:02,556 --> 01:43:03,749 I want to say a few words 824 01:43:03,956 --> 01:43:04,979 Yes, Your Majesty 825 01:43:13,922 --> 01:43:15,013 Pour the wine 826 01:43:15,189 --> 01:43:16,246 Yes, Your Majesty the Empress 827 01:43:23,156 --> 01:43:27,110 Our ancestors roamed the palace with candles at night 828 01:43:27,822 --> 01:43:30,287 but our most gracious emperor 829 01:43:30,488 --> 01:43:32,078 organizes splendid banquets for his courtiers 830 01:43:32,288 --> 01:43:34,685 His hospitality surpasses everything who preceded him 831 01:43:35,888 --> 01:43:37,115 It's my privilege 832 01:43:37,988 --> 01:43:41,351 to thank His Majesty with this toast 833 01:43:50,920 --> 01:43:52,284 Also 834 01:43:54,354 --> 01:43:56,513 tonight 835 01:43:57,320 --> 01:43:59,842 I am going to take Your Majesty's life 836 01:44:09,119 --> 01:44:10,449 Excellent 837 01:44:11,520 --> 01:44:13,611 Esteemed courtiers 838 01:44:13,986 --> 01:44:15,782 Let's drink together 839 01:44:15,952 --> 01:44:18,747 To His Majesty 840 01:44:30,119 --> 01:44:33,414 Your servant Qing and my dancers 841 01:44:33,585 --> 01:44:37,677 Request permission to receive Your Majesties with a performance 842 01:44:48,518 --> 01:44:49,609 Minister Yin 843 01:44:51,751 --> 01:44:52,842 Your Majesty 844 01:44:53,151 --> 01:44:55,674 Did you organize this surprise for me? 845 01:44:55,851 --> 01:44:57,111 Your Majesty 846 01:44:57,584 --> 01:44:59,447 this is Qing's own idea 847 01:44:59,718 --> 01:45:01,308 My father doesn't know anything about it 848 01:45:02,184 --> 01:45:03,582 Good 849 01:45:04,117 --> 01:45:06,242 What have you prepared for us? 850 01:45:06,950 --> 01:45:08,506 A song by Yue 851 01:45:09,351 --> 01:45:11,441 This sounds familiar 852 01:45:12,350 --> 01:45:15,976 It was the Crown Prince's favorite song 853 01:45:16,617 --> 01:45:18,606 To commemorate him 854 01:45:20,517 --> 01:45:22,415 I want him to know 855 01:45:22,883 --> 01:45:25,974 that even if the whole world abandons him 856 01:45:26,383 --> 01:45:27,542 I will never do that 857 01:45:28,150 --> 01:45:29,615 and my love for him will never fade away 858 01:45:35,649 --> 01:45:37,478 This is very moving 859 01:45:38,215 --> 01:45:39,340 Give her some wine 860 01:45:39,449 --> 01:45:40,642 Yes, Your Majesty 861 01:45:41,315 --> 01:45:43,974 Take my cup 862 01:45:44,848 --> 01:45:47,780 let me think along with you 863 01:45:48,015 --> 01:45:51,708 the departed spirit of my dear cousin 864 01:45:52,882 --> 01:45:56,541 Such an honor is too great for Wu Luan 865 01:45:56,748 --> 01:45:58,407 Let's get another cup 866 01:45:58,615 --> 01:45:59,205 Lord Chamberlain 867 01:45:59,414 --> 01:46:00,209 Present 868 01:46:00,314 --> 01:46:01,610 There is no need 869 01:46:09,615 --> 01:46:11,080 Thank you, my Lord 870 01:46:11,614 --> 01:46:13,342 But I don't know how to drink 871 01:46:13,514 --> 01:46:15,605 You must not refuse His Majesty's gracious gift 872 01:46:20,480 --> 01:46:22,309 Then I'll take a little sip 873 01:46:22,881 --> 01:46:23,938 Sister 874 01:47:05,411 --> 01:47:16,038 What blessed night is this? 875 01:47:17,644 --> 01:47:24,509 Drifting along the Qian River 876 01:47:29,344 --> 01:47:41,971 What auspicious day is this? 877 01:47:44,077 --> 01:47:55,101 Dreaming next to my Prince 878 01:47:55,510 --> 01:48:02,534 Too shy to stare 879 01:48:02,742 --> 01:48:09,436 A secret I can't share 880 01:48:09,642 --> 01:48:22,337 My heart fills with longing 881 01:48:28,008 --> 01:48:33,372 to get to know you, dear Prince 882 01:48:36,207 --> 01:48:54,767 Trees live on mountains and branches live on trees 883 01:48:54,940 --> 01:49:06,430 My heart lives for your heart 884 01:49:06,672 --> 01:49:10,764 but you don't see me 885 01:49:13,672 --> 01:49:18,627 You don't see me 886 01:49:34,339 --> 01:49:35,599 Qing 887 01:49:45,037 --> 01:49:46,196 Wu Luan 888 01:49:48,171 --> 01:49:49,330 It's me 889 01:49:50,304 --> 01:49:51,929 It's me 890 01:50:05,737 --> 01:50:08,066 The moment the song started 891 01:50:09,403 --> 01:50:11,369 I felt you close to me 892 01:50:14,103 --> 01:50:15,864 My dearest Qing 893 01:50:18,536 --> 01:50:19,900 Your Highness 894 01:50:23,137 --> 01:50:25,432 do you still feel lonely? 895 01:50:29,636 --> 01:50:30,795 With you 896 01:50:31,302 --> 01:50:32,666 I will never be lonely again 897 01:51:18,400 --> 01:51:20,593 Your brother loves you 898 01:51:21,434 --> 01:51:23,797 No one can hurt you 899 01:52:00,699 --> 01:52:02,528 Did you poison the wine? 900 01:52:07,631 --> 01:52:08,927 Yes 901 01:52:30,164 --> 01:52:32,392 You wanted me to die? 902 01:52:36,263 --> 01:52:37,593 Yes 903 01:52:43,196 --> 01:52:48,060 And all the while I thought I was getting hot your heart 904 01:52:52,996 --> 01:52:55,928 It is so heated that it burns 905 01:53:06,796 --> 01:53:08,386 Lord Chamberlain 906 01:53:09,795 --> 01:53:10,783 Present 907 01:53:12,395 --> 01:53:14,122 Execute this edict: 908 01:53:22,528 --> 01:53:25,187 Qing receives a lavish state funeral 909 01:53:26,061 --> 01:53:27,152 Minister Yin 910 01:53:29,228 --> 01:53:30,626 What are you waiting for? 911 01:53:31,128 --> 01:53:32,787 You... 912 01:53:33,194 --> 01:53:36,024 toxic woman 913 01:53:42,094 --> 01:53:44,060 Where are the Imperial Guard? 914 01:54:17,859 --> 01:54:18,984 Imperial Guard 915 01:54:19,126 --> 01:54:20,422 Protect the Emperor 916 01:55:14,923 --> 01:55:16,388 Anyone who stands in my way will die 917 01:55:19,456 --> 01:55:20,479 This man 918 01:55:21,490 --> 01:55:24,581 killed my father like a coward 919 01:55:25,889 --> 01:55:28,253 This is an issue 920 01:55:29,022 --> 01:55:31,681 between the two of us 921 01:55:32,322 --> 01:55:34,118 It's no one else's concern 922 01:55:34,856 --> 01:55:37,481 I don't want to kill the innocent 923 01:55:38,322 --> 01:55:39,549 Out of my way 924 01:55:50,288 --> 01:55:52,345 What a majestic pose 925 01:55:53,322 --> 01:55:55,753 as befits a cousin of mine 926 01:56:18,854 --> 01:56:20,877 I would know that if you were still alive 927 01:56:21,453 --> 01:56:24,510 this day would come sooner or later 928 01:56:25,653 --> 01:56:28,312 And here you are 929 01:56:30,220 --> 01:56:32,516 Was it the desire for revenge? 930 01:56:33,086 --> 01:56:35,916 who brought you out of the valley of death? 931 01:56:36,853 --> 01:56:38,819 Or was it your melancholy 932 01:56:38,953 --> 01:56:40,578 that touched the hearts of women 933 01:56:43,853 --> 01:56:45,842 so that their tenderness 934 01:56:46,385 --> 01:56:48,749 a web of protection woven around you? 935 01:56:50,952 --> 01:56:52,441 Or maybe 936 01:56:54,519 --> 01:56:59,746 a million calculations cannot be compared with one pure heart? 937 01:57:04,184 --> 01:57:06,241 Or maybe it's you 938 01:57:18,650 --> 01:57:20,139 my brother 939 01:57:22,317 --> 01:57:27,944 who protects your son all this time 940 01:57:28,984 --> 01:57:33,416 so that he may shed my blood and restore your honor? 941 01:57:41,383 --> 01:57:43,780 If this is what you want 942 01:57:44,649 --> 01:57:46,013 Brother 943 01:57:49,749 --> 01:57:52,510 Then let me reassure you tonight 944 01:58:39,714 --> 01:58:41,339 You offered me a toast 945 01:58:41,847 --> 01:58:43,938 How can I refuse? 946 01:59:05,812 --> 01:59:10,268 The emperor is dead 947 01:59:35,478 --> 01:59:36,671 Your Majesty 948 01:59:43,977 --> 01:59:45,204 Your Majesty 949 01:59:46,377 --> 01:59:48,002 Do what you want with me 950 01:59:52,777 --> 01:59:57,267 Please do not impose this sinful title on me 951 01:59:58,944 --> 02:00:00,409 Would kill you 952 02:00:01,410 --> 02:00:04,002 Bring Qing back to life? 953 02:00:13,742 --> 02:00:14,708 The knife is poisoned 954 02:00:29,109 --> 02:00:30,234 Wu Luan 955 02:00:30,309 --> 02:00:31,297 It's nothing 956 02:00:31,442 --> 02:00:32,839 You're doing well 957 02:00:32,975 --> 02:00:33,963 He lied 958 02:00:34,142 --> 02:00:34,937 There is no poison 959 02:00:35,109 --> 02:00:36,097 The knife is not poisoned 960 02:00:36,242 --> 02:00:37,208 Wu Luan 961 02:00:37,875 --> 02:00:39,034 Imperial physician 962 02:00:39,375 --> 02:00:40,772 Lord Chamberlain 963 02:00:40,942 --> 02:00:43,430 Ling, where are you? 964 02:00:43,775 --> 02:00:44,866 Wu Luan 965 02:00:45,042 --> 02:00:46,200 Where is everyone? 966 02:00:46,374 --> 02:00:47,499 Little Wan... 967 02:00:50,441 --> 02:00:51,872 Little Wan... 968 02:00:52,041 --> 02:00:53,507 Little Wan is here... 969 02:00:53,675 --> 02:00:55,265 Your little Wan is here 970 02:00:55,608 --> 02:00:57,800 Look at me, look at me 971 02:00:57,974 --> 02:00:59,201 Your little Wan is here... 972 02:01:00,441 --> 02:01:01,997 Little Wan is here 973 02:01:02,308 --> 02:01:03,933 It's so good 974 02:01:04,707 --> 02:01:06,263 to be able to die 975 02:01:07,841 --> 02:01:09,534 You can't die 976 02:01:10,373 --> 02:01:11,963 You are not allowed to die 977 02:01:19,973 --> 02:01:23,064 Wu Luan 978 02:02:05,804 --> 02:02:09,463 May your majesty live ten thousand times ten thousand years 979 02:02:09,904 --> 02:02:11,597 Long live 980 02:02:12,804 --> 02:02:14,497 Long live 981 02:02:15,537 --> 02:02:17,867 Long live Your Majesty 982 02:02:27,437 --> 02:02:30,527 Minister Yin conspired to usurp the throne 983 02:02:30,636 --> 02:02:33,363 According to the law, he should be executed 984 02:02:33,570 --> 02:02:35,832 But considering his service to three successive emperors 985 02:02:36,037 --> 02:02:38,696 he will be banished alone to the far north 986 02:02:38,903 --> 02:02:40,835 and never return 987 02:02:41,536 --> 02:02:43,365 By order of the Empress 988 02:03:05,435 --> 02:03:07,492 Little Wan 989 02:03:10,634 --> 02:03:13,623 When did I start forgetting my name? 990 02:03:18,235 --> 02:03:21,530 Maybe it was the day your father married me 991 02:03:28,634 --> 02:03:30,065 You left 992 02:03:32,834 --> 02:03:36,596 and no one used my name anymore 993 02:03:38,500 --> 02:03:40,432 Gradually even I forgot what it was 994 02:03:46,533 --> 02:03:49,158 Then your uncle married me 995 02:03:53,633 --> 02:03:56,564 and again I was called empress 996 02:03:59,766 --> 02:04:01,323 But from now on 997 02:04:03,265 --> 02:04:05,959 no one will call me empress anymore 998 02:04:06,799 --> 02:04:09,162 They'll call me instead 999 02:04:09,799 --> 02:04:11,458 Her Majesty, the Emperor 1000 02:04:32,964 --> 02:04:36,624 Do you know why I love this particular red? 1001 02:04:40,031 --> 02:04:42,156 Because it's the color 1002 02:04:43,331 --> 02:04:46,524 of the flame of desire 1003 02:04:47,964 --> 02:04:48,930 Yes 1004 02:04:50,697 --> 02:04:52,560 desire 1005 02:04:54,197 --> 02:04:56,493 How many lives 1006 02:04:57,230 --> 02:04:59,389 are consumed by this flame? 1007 02:05:08,496 --> 02:05:10,223 Only l 1008 02:05:13,296 --> 02:05:15,558 will come out of it 1009 02:05:18,262 --> 02:05:19,989 like a phoenix 1010 02:06:21,693 --> 02:06:27,125 The breathless whisper of a single verse 1011 02:06:27,293 --> 02:06:32,021 And loneliness blooms in my heart 1012 02:06:32,625 --> 02:06:36,819 The brilliance of a single dream 1013 02:06:38,459 --> 02:06:42,892 And my world is unmade 1014 02:06:43,425 --> 02:06:48,880 The memory of a single tenderness 1015 02:06:49,125 --> 02:06:54,490 And the sting of love reignites my wounds 1016 02:06:54,724 --> 02:07:00,714 The moment when a single tear falls 1017 02:07:00,891 --> 02:07:06,482 All hatred becomes a distant blur 1018 02:07:06,624 --> 02:07:17,614 I can love you with everything I am 1019 02:07:17,924 --> 02:07:28,790 But even this cannot bring you back to me 1020 02:07:28,989 --> 02:07:39,855 From now on I will live as a shadow 1021 02:07:40,290 --> 02:07:50,348 Forever in the past... 1022 02:07:50,489 --> 02:08:03,684 Forever in the past...