1 00:01:35,740 --> 00:01:41,280 [Pursuit of Jade] 2 00:01:41,280 --> 00:01:43,930 [Episode 40] 3 00:01:47,509 --> 00:01:49,840 Since His Majesty lacks virtue, 4 00:01:53,560 --> 00:01:55,590 we might as well have him abdicate. 5 00:02:06,430 --> 00:02:07,430 Yigui. 6 00:02:08,410 --> 00:02:09,940 Be careful with your words. 7 00:02:13,800 --> 00:02:15,430 What you said today— 8 00:02:16,070 --> 00:02:16,800 neither I 9 00:02:17,700 --> 00:02:19,430 nor my ministers here 10 00:02:20,770 --> 00:02:22,530 heard a word of it. 11 00:02:26,470 --> 00:02:27,870 Let's continue drinking 12 00:02:28,280 --> 00:02:29,150 and enjoy 13 00:02:30,400 --> 00:02:31,930 this wonderful moment together. 14 00:02:31,930 --> 00:02:36,670 [Bearing Virtue, Bestowing Kindness] 15 00:02:33,190 --> 00:02:34,630 Only the few of us knew about 16 00:02:34,630 --> 00:02:36,880 that remark about abdication back then. 17 00:02:36,880 --> 00:02:40,840 [Hear All Sides] 18 00:02:37,750 --> 00:02:38,750 Could it be that 19 00:02:39,310 --> 00:02:40,750 someone snitched? 20 00:02:49,260 --> 00:02:51,190 It wasn't that I was being foolish. 21 00:02:51,470 --> 00:02:54,400 The Late Emperor was autocratic and muddle-headed, 22 00:02:54,510 --> 00:02:56,710 making life unbearable for the people. 23 00:02:57,310 --> 00:02:59,160 And he feared that 24 00:02:59,360 --> 00:03:01,000 the Crown Prince's virtue had spread far and wide, 25 00:03:01,000 --> 00:03:02,400 so he deliberately propped up 26 00:03:02,400 --> 00:03:04,660 the Jia family and the Sixteenth Prince. 27 00:03:07,030 --> 00:03:08,280 If, back then, 28 00:03:08,500 --> 00:03:11,630 with the combined power of the Xie, Wei, and Qi families, 29 00:03:12,020 --> 00:03:15,180 we had put Crown Prince Chengde on the throne, 30 00:03:16,190 --> 00:03:19,190 would the realm have been well-governed and at peace? 31 00:03:21,710 --> 00:03:23,630 Crown Prince Chengde 32 00:03:24,280 --> 00:03:26,000 was too indecisive 33 00:03:26,590 --> 00:03:28,560 and lost the initiative. 34 00:03:31,680 --> 00:03:34,800 The Crown Prince and Linshan died in battle. 35 00:03:35,430 --> 00:03:36,630 And you, Grand Tutor, 36 00:03:37,000 --> 00:03:39,000 have been depressed and sidelined. 37 00:03:39,120 --> 00:03:39,870 Tell me— 38 00:03:40,120 --> 00:03:42,150 would I have turned myself in? 39 00:03:44,079 --> 00:03:46,210 Crown Prince Chengde did say back then 40 00:03:46,430 --> 00:03:49,280 that although Li Xing came from a clean background, 41 00:03:49,280 --> 00:03:51,030 he was obsessed with power. 42 00:03:51,030 --> 00:03:51,800 Could it be... 43 00:03:51,800 --> 00:03:52,690 Therefore, 44 00:03:52,910 --> 00:03:54,750 when the Crown Prince decided to go to Jinzhou, 45 00:03:54,750 --> 00:03:57,400 it was already a lost cause. 46 00:03:58,030 --> 00:04:00,030 The Crown Prince was muddle-headed 47 00:04:00,840 --> 00:04:03,500 and allowed himself to be swayed by sycophants, 48 00:04:03,750 --> 00:04:07,560 even daring to plot to replace me. 49 00:04:09,080 --> 00:04:12,170 What do you make of it, Sui? 50 00:04:12,280 --> 00:04:14,470 Your Majesty is wise and will make the proper decision. 51 00:04:12,350 --> 00:04:17,410 [Lord Changxin, Sui Tuo] 52 00:04:14,710 --> 00:04:16,360 I've long been stationed in the Northwest 53 00:04:16,360 --> 00:04:18,560 and know little of the court's affairs, 54 00:04:18,720 --> 00:04:20,720 so I dare not speak presumptuously. 55 00:04:27,870 --> 00:04:30,160 For the sake of the realm, 56 00:04:31,720 --> 00:04:32,720 I 57 00:04:33,600 --> 00:04:36,200 have no choice but do the unthinkable. 58 00:04:36,560 --> 00:04:40,159 Nephew, will you aid me? 59 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:45,110 You are my sister's son. 60 00:04:46,430 --> 00:04:50,390 You've got our Qi family's blood running through your veins. 61 00:04:52,060 --> 00:04:53,710 Your Majesty means... 62 00:05:01,070 --> 00:05:06,160 I wish to share the realm with you 63 00:05:07,430 --> 00:05:09,960 and form an everlasting alliance. 64 00:05:17,630 --> 00:05:22,510 The Late Emperor gave Lord Changxin an empty promise 65 00:05:22,780 --> 00:05:25,430 and had him hold back his troops. 66 00:05:26,710 --> 00:05:28,110 To eliminate his own son, 67 00:05:28,480 --> 00:05:30,810 he even invited the fox into the hen house. 68 00:05:31,600 --> 00:05:33,800 He was truly a man without virtue. 69 00:05:35,390 --> 00:05:36,430 The Late Emperor 70 00:05:36,780 --> 00:05:44,250 [Qingyuan Palace] 71 00:05:37,070 --> 00:05:40,330 forged a letter in Rongyin's handwriting and sent it to me, 72 00:05:40,510 --> 00:05:43,970 forcing me to turn back to the Capital from the rescue mission. 73 00:05:46,510 --> 00:05:47,360 Yan. 74 00:05:47,480 --> 00:05:49,430 While the fire's still raging, run now. 75 00:05:49,430 --> 00:05:50,070 No. 76 00:05:50,420 --> 00:05:51,570 We leave together! 77 00:05:53,950 --> 00:05:55,120 Lord Wei, you... 78 00:05:55,140 --> 00:05:56,850 If I hadn't made a sacrifice to save myself, 79 00:05:55,909 --> 00:05:59,900 [Qingyuan Palace] 80 00:05:57,510 --> 00:06:00,510 I'd have been labeled a traitor who defiled the harem, 81 00:06:00,600 --> 00:06:01,860 and the entire Wei clan 82 00:06:02,160 --> 00:06:04,650 would have been exterminated. 83 00:06:04,720 --> 00:06:08,220 [Qingyuan Palace] 84 00:06:05,000 --> 00:06:05,750 Go away! 85 00:06:06,950 --> 00:06:07,920 Yan. 86 00:06:08,930 --> 00:06:09,810 You go first. 87 00:06:14,630 --> 00:06:15,510 Rongyin! 88 00:06:17,630 --> 00:06:20,140 Don't worry. Leave this to me. 89 00:06:29,720 --> 00:06:34,360 For 3 generations, the Xie, Qi, and Wei families have served Great Yin with absolute loytalty, 90 00:06:34,360 --> 00:06:37,210 fighting bloody battles until our kin were all but wiped out. 91 00:06:37,210 --> 00:06:39,409 What right did that cursed emperor have 92 00:06:39,680 --> 00:06:41,830 to toy with us like that? 93 00:06:48,850 --> 00:06:50,640 As for what happened next, 94 00:06:51,480 --> 00:06:53,680 I assume you already know, Grand Tutor. 95 00:06:54,920 --> 00:06:57,890 I was the one who bathed the imperial palace in blood. 96 00:06:58,120 --> 00:06:59,650 If I hadn't staged the coup, 97 00:07:00,190 --> 00:07:02,120 what other choice would I have had? 98 00:07:07,680 --> 00:07:09,720 After Rongyin passed away, 99 00:07:10,600 --> 00:07:12,920 I had no choice but to seize that cursed emperor by the throat 100 00:07:12,920 --> 00:07:15,450 and force him to write an edict of abdication. 101 00:07:18,040 --> 00:07:19,920 Only with me in charge of the court 102 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:23,270 could Great Yin remain stable 103 00:07:25,270 --> 00:07:28,680 and the state be preserved. 104 00:07:34,630 --> 00:07:36,190 As for Wei Qilin's infamy, 105 00:07:36,190 --> 00:07:38,510 I had no choice but to force it upon him. 106 00:07:38,510 --> 00:07:41,159 It was only because the Late Emperor 107 00:07:41,159 --> 00:07:43,300 had schemed far too meticulously. 108 00:07:43,950 --> 00:07:45,950 Before returning to the Capital, I handed the Tiger Tally 109 00:07:45,950 --> 00:07:48,630 to my most trusted subordinate, Wei Qilin, 110 00:07:48,750 --> 00:07:50,680 and had him request reinforcements on my behalf. 111 00:07:50,680 --> 00:07:51,540 Your Highness. 112 00:07:51,870 --> 00:07:53,320 This Tiger Tally is real. 113 00:07:53,390 --> 00:07:55,250 Please send troops immediately! 114 00:07:55,480 --> 00:07:57,120 This Tiger Tally is fake. 115 00:07:57,390 --> 00:07:58,600 It doesn't match. 116 00:07:59,630 --> 00:08:03,360 Everything was within the Late Emperor's calculations all along. 117 00:08:07,640 --> 00:08:09,710 Later, misled by Qi Min, 118 00:08:10,040 --> 00:08:13,170 Zheng reinvestigated the Jinzhou case from 17 years ago 119 00:08:13,510 --> 00:08:16,510 and unexpectedly discovered that Wei Qilin's family was still alive. 120 00:08:16,510 --> 00:08:17,770 Only by silencing them 121 00:08:18,390 --> 00:08:21,040 could I preserve our bond as uncle and nephew. 122 00:08:21,160 --> 00:08:22,070 Who would have thought— 123 00:08:22,070 --> 00:08:23,870 human plans are no match for heaven's will. 124 00:08:23,870 --> 00:08:26,270 Zheng ended up being saved by Changyu. 125 00:08:27,680 --> 00:08:29,560 It seems fate had other plans. 126 00:08:37,140 --> 00:08:38,490 This truly is a case of 127 00:08:41,240 --> 00:08:46,630 an emperor abusing his power while his loyal subjects die unjustly. 128 00:08:50,070 --> 00:08:51,260 So, 129 00:08:53,040 --> 00:08:55,800 I lost in the end. 130 00:09:07,810 --> 00:09:08,780 Shall we go in? 131 00:09:21,400 --> 00:09:22,230 Let's go. 132 00:09:28,910 --> 00:09:30,080 Fortunately, 133 00:09:30,270 --> 00:09:31,750 the blade that is Xie Zheng 134 00:09:31,750 --> 00:09:33,630 has found its scabbard— 135 00:09:34,550 --> 00:09:35,600 Fan Changyu. 136 00:09:37,320 --> 00:09:39,720 Let me borrow a line from Changyu: 137 00:09:40,480 --> 00:09:42,870 "be a good pig in this life, 138 00:09:43,630 --> 00:09:44,840 and a good person 139 00:09:45,910 --> 00:09:48,080 in the next." 140 00:09:55,120 --> 00:09:57,030 People like me 141 00:09:59,460 --> 00:10:01,870 will probably fall straight into hell. 142 00:10:06,360 --> 00:10:08,760 I'm afraid there won't be a next life for me. 143 00:10:19,200 --> 00:10:21,240 Little wooden horse, 144 00:10:22,120 --> 00:10:24,720 running clip-clop. 145 00:10:25,150 --> 00:10:31,630 Little boy, spirits high. 146 00:10:32,960 --> 00:10:38,480 Sword in hand, singing loud. 147 00:10:39,960 --> 00:10:46,240 I'll chase all of you away. 148 00:11:00,630 --> 00:11:02,430 It's time for the morning court. 149 00:11:02,720 --> 00:11:03,690 Morning court. 150 00:11:03,960 --> 00:11:04,870 Morning court. 151 00:11:08,150 --> 00:11:09,190 My dear ministers, 152 00:11:09,190 --> 00:11:11,050 what do you have to report to me? 153 00:11:11,790 --> 00:11:14,120 Prime Minister Wei, why are you kneeling? 154 00:11:14,810 --> 00:11:16,350 Am I that scary? 155 00:11:17,910 --> 00:11:19,240 Never mind. Never mind. 156 00:11:19,240 --> 00:11:21,630 If there's nothing else, court is dismissed. 157 00:11:21,630 --> 00:11:23,780 It seems this empire 158 00:11:24,330 --> 00:11:26,050 can only rely on me after all. 159 00:11:27,140 --> 00:11:29,900 Rely on me. Rely on me. 160 00:11:31,220 --> 00:11:32,010 Brother. 161 00:11:35,030 --> 00:11:37,080 Look what treats I brought you. 162 00:11:39,280 --> 00:11:41,010 These are all your favorites. 163 00:11:41,040 --> 00:11:42,240 Candied plums, 164 00:11:43,600 --> 00:11:45,240 and your favorite osmanthus cakes. 165 00:11:45,240 --> 00:11:46,840 Come on, have a bite. 166 00:11:51,320 --> 00:11:53,150 Delicious. Delicious. 167 00:11:55,910 --> 00:11:58,100 Eat slowly. Don't choke. 168 00:12:00,960 --> 00:12:01,750 Delicious. 169 00:12:02,870 --> 00:12:03,720 Brother, 170 00:12:05,440 --> 00:12:06,840 do you still recognize 171 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:09,200 who I am? 172 00:12:33,270 --> 00:12:34,600 W-What? 173 00:12:37,270 --> 00:12:38,000 Brother... 174 00:12:38,040 --> 00:12:39,320 What did you say? 175 00:12:40,830 --> 00:12:42,570 I am wise? That's right. 176 00:12:44,390 --> 00:12:45,440 What did you say? 177 00:13:08,960 --> 00:13:11,790 I thought you wouldn't come. 178 00:13:15,090 --> 00:13:16,890 I had to see you off one last time. 179 00:13:18,320 --> 00:13:19,650 You may break your word, 180 00:13:21,190 --> 00:13:22,040 but I won't. 181 00:13:23,190 --> 00:13:24,190 It was kind of you 182 00:13:25,630 --> 00:13:27,630 to make this soup especially for me. 183 00:13:28,910 --> 00:13:30,310 I appreciate the effort. 184 00:13:31,240 --> 00:13:33,170 Even ordinary death row prisoners 185 00:13:33,670 --> 00:13:35,270 get a last meal before heading to 186 00:13:35,270 --> 00:13:37,200 the execution ground, don't they? 187 00:13:38,670 --> 00:13:39,750 Feed me. 188 00:13:41,080 --> 00:13:43,010 Don't let your efforts go to waste. 189 00:14:15,480 --> 00:14:16,360 What's wrong? 190 00:14:17,720 --> 00:14:18,780 Can't bear to do it? 191 00:14:37,120 --> 00:14:38,520 It was brewed well. 192 00:14:40,190 --> 00:14:41,520 It's just a bit cold. 193 00:14:49,720 --> 00:14:50,790 Do you know 194 00:14:51,670 --> 00:14:53,030 when I 195 00:14:53,440 --> 00:14:54,570 truly fell for you? 196 00:14:56,760 --> 00:14:57,520 I do. 197 00:14:58,900 --> 00:15:00,760 But if I could do it all over again, 198 00:15:02,400 --> 00:15:04,800 I definitely wouldn't have pulled you out. 199 00:15:05,730 --> 00:15:07,210 You're the only one 200 00:15:07,720 --> 00:15:09,200 who didn't look afraid 201 00:15:09,960 --> 00:15:11,160 after seeing my face. 202 00:15:12,070 --> 00:15:13,400 This is a reward for you. 203 00:15:35,480 --> 00:15:36,970 I saw in you 204 00:15:37,690 --> 00:15:39,900 something I had longed for all along— 205 00:15:42,630 --> 00:15:43,510 freedom. 206 00:15:49,120 --> 00:15:50,630 You once had it too. 207 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,530 It was right in front of you, 208 00:15:55,300 --> 00:15:57,360 but your mask kept you from seeing it. 209 00:16:04,440 --> 00:16:05,440 Thank you 210 00:16:06,440 --> 00:16:07,700 for keeping your word. 211 00:16:10,460 --> 00:16:11,920 You hate me so much, 212 00:16:14,080 --> 00:16:15,790 yet you still granted my wish. 213 00:16:19,320 --> 00:16:20,360 Yu Qianqian, 214 00:16:21,440 --> 00:16:23,470 I really like you a lot. 215 00:16:25,870 --> 00:16:26,990 Therefore, 216 00:16:28,200 --> 00:16:29,720 if there's a next life, 217 00:16:31,120 --> 00:16:32,060 I hope 218 00:16:33,780 --> 00:16:35,440 we never meet again. 219 00:16:39,700 --> 00:16:40,700 Is there any left? 220 00:16:41,830 --> 00:16:43,160 Don't let it go to waste. 221 00:17:14,160 --> 00:17:15,440 This is the end. 222 00:17:17,670 --> 00:17:19,579 You once told me 223 00:17:20,440 --> 00:17:21,400 that if you died, 224 00:17:21,680 --> 00:17:22,880 you could go back. 225 00:17:25,310 --> 00:17:26,750 I want to know 226 00:17:28,790 --> 00:17:30,330 who you are really— 227 00:17:34,320 --> 00:17:35,870 a wandering spirit, 228 00:17:37,530 --> 00:17:39,110 or a fallen immortal? 229 00:17:40,590 --> 00:17:42,010 Tell me. 230 00:17:44,240 --> 00:17:46,350 I want to die knowing the truth. 231 00:17:50,770 --> 00:17:51,920 I'm just me. 232 00:17:53,720 --> 00:17:54,960 I'm Yu Qianqian. 233 00:18:00,200 --> 00:18:00,960 You... 234 00:18:02,570 --> 00:18:04,570 You liar. 235 00:18:47,300 --> 00:18:48,420 Are you all right? 236 00:18:58,920 --> 00:18:59,830 Changyu. 237 00:19:00,350 --> 00:19:01,680 I have a secret. 238 00:19:04,110 --> 00:19:06,750 I came from a place far, far away. 239 00:19:07,810 --> 00:19:09,410 I might not be able to go back. 240 00:19:12,040 --> 00:19:13,200 If it's too far, 241 00:19:14,070 --> 00:19:15,360 then don't go back. 242 00:19:16,080 --> 00:19:17,250 Let's go back to Lin'an 243 00:19:17,250 --> 00:19:18,710 and live a good life there. 244 00:19:28,110 --> 00:19:28,890 Let's go. 245 00:19:51,190 --> 00:19:54,380 [Yin] 246 00:19:53,160 --> 00:19:54,790 [In the 18th year of Yongping,] 247 00:19:53,480 --> 00:19:57,300 ♪ The world is vast ♪ 248 00:19:55,160 --> 00:19:58,860 [the name Yu Bao'er was officially entered into the Imperial Genealogy.] 249 00:19:58,860 --> 00:20:04,840 ♪ The storm is rising ♪ 250 00:19:59,480 --> 00:20:03,000 [His mother Empress Dowager Yu renamed him Qi Yu.] 251 00:20:03,750 --> 00:20:08,830 [In mid-spring of that year, the new Emperor ascended the throne and proclaimed the era Yongxing.] 252 00:20:06,510 --> 00:20:10,750 ♪ Day and night ♪ 253 00:20:09,750 --> 00:20:13,400 [He honored his birth mother Yu as Empress Dowager Mingde,] 254 00:20:11,910 --> 00:20:15,530 ♪ We strive to save the world ♪ 255 00:20:13,680 --> 00:20:16,680 [granting her the right to attend court behind the screen.] 256 00:20:16,680 --> 00:20:18,830 [He posthumously conferred the title of Earl of Zhongyong] 257 00:20:18,830 --> 00:20:21,160 [on the late General of Huaihua, Wei Qilin,] 258 00:20:19,630 --> 00:20:23,840 ♪ All people ♪ 259 00:20:21,920 --> 00:20:25,050 [and the title of Marquis of Wusu on the late General Meng Shuyuan.] 260 00:20:25,050 --> 00:20:30,630 ♪ Are part of the past ♪ 261 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:29,510 [He specially appointed the Marquis of Wu'an, Xie Zheng, as Prince Regent,] 262 00:20:29,510 --> 00:20:31,680 [entrusting him with the management of overall state affairs,] 263 00:20:31,680 --> 00:20:34,690 [and promoted Fan Changyu to the Grand General of Huaihua,] 264 00:20:32,620 --> 00:20:37,550 ♪ What's the date today? ♪ 265 00:20:35,110 --> 00:20:37,880 [granting her the title of First-Rank Lady Protector of the State,] 266 00:20:37,880 --> 00:20:39,200 [together assisting in the governance of the court.] 267 00:20:37,990 --> 00:20:45,660 ♪ How lamentable ♪ 268 00:20:40,510 --> 00:20:43,000 [As the new emperor ascended the throne in his youth,] 269 00:20:43,000 --> 00:20:45,110 [the Three Excellencies stood in balance,] 270 00:20:45,110 --> 00:20:47,160 [both court and country placed their hopes upon them,] 271 00:20:47,160 --> 00:20:49,690 [and peace prevailed throughout the realm.] 272 00:20:52,440 --> 00:20:53,790 Long live the Emperor! 273 00:20:54,580 --> 00:20:58,940 ♪ All people ♪ 274 00:20:58,720 --> 00:21:00,110 Long live the Emperor! 275 00:21:00,250 --> 00:21:05,540 ♪ Are part of the past ♪ 276 00:21:05,640 --> 00:21:07,400 Long live the Emperor! 277 00:21:07,580 --> 00:21:12,640 ♪ What's the date today? ♪ 278 00:21:12,940 --> 00:21:20,810 ♪ How lamentable ♪ 279 00:21:13,210 --> 00:21:19,140 Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! 280 00:21:13,370 --> 00:21:16,880 [Yin] 281 00:21:20,920 --> 00:21:24,210 [Think with Caution] 282 00:21:26,440 --> 00:21:28,480 Don't forget what you promised me. 283 00:21:28,720 --> 00:21:29,960 Since the Empress Dowager isn't around, 284 00:21:29,960 --> 00:21:31,350 go ahead and eat more. 285 00:21:34,270 --> 00:21:35,670 Don't worry, Changning. 286 00:21:35,680 --> 00:21:37,200 When I take power in the future, 287 00:21:37,200 --> 00:21:39,830 I won't touch the Prince Regent or the Grand General of Huaihua. 288 00:21:39,830 --> 00:21:42,350 Only incompetent emperors suspect their subjects. 289 00:21:42,350 --> 00:21:44,110 When you take power in the future, 290 00:21:44,110 --> 00:21:46,440 can you make me a princess? 291 00:21:48,960 --> 00:21:50,360 You want to be a princess? 292 00:21:51,200 --> 00:21:52,550 Yeah, like Miss Royal Physician— 293 00:21:52,550 --> 00:21:53,720 so majestic and impressive. 294 00:21:53,720 --> 00:21:55,160 And when I take a Prince Consort in the future, 295 00:21:55,160 --> 00:21:58,070 he'll have to bring out his entire family fortune as the betrothal gift. 296 00:21:58,070 --> 00:22:00,090 All under heaven belongs to me. 297 00:22:00,310 --> 00:22:02,380 No one has a greater fortune than I do. 298 00:22:03,270 --> 00:22:05,070 Do you want to be my Empress? 299 00:22:05,110 --> 00:22:07,960 You're going to give me the imperial palace as the betrothal gift? 300 00:22:07,960 --> 00:22:10,350 Not just the imperial palace. The whole realm. 301 00:22:10,350 --> 00:22:11,460 The realm? 302 00:22:12,310 --> 00:22:13,480 What is that? 303 00:22:13,750 --> 00:22:14,920 It's everything— 304 00:22:15,550 --> 00:22:17,640 from the place where Changyu fights wars, 305 00:22:17,640 --> 00:22:18,830 to this imperial palace, 306 00:22:18,830 --> 00:22:20,760 and to all the lands farther south— 307 00:22:20,790 --> 00:22:22,180 all of it belongs to me. 308 00:22:22,310 --> 00:22:23,830 If you become my Empress, 309 00:22:23,830 --> 00:22:25,470 then all of it will be yours. 310 00:22:25,880 --> 00:22:26,880 That big? 311 00:22:27,200 --> 00:22:30,200 Even the falcon would have to fly for days to get there. 312 00:22:31,110 --> 00:22:32,320 You can't go back on your word. 313 00:22:32,320 --> 00:22:33,770 Let's pinky swear. 314 00:22:36,200 --> 00:22:37,750 Pinky swear. 315 00:22:37,750 --> 00:22:39,200 Cross my heart and hope to die, 316 00:22:39,200 --> 00:22:41,480 stick a needle in my eye. 317 00:22:42,240 --> 00:22:45,260 Qi Yu! How many times did you have people bring you snacks today? 318 00:22:45,260 --> 00:22:47,310 Aren't you worried you'd get cavities? 319 00:22:47,310 --> 00:22:48,000 Come out! 320 00:22:49,960 --> 00:22:50,760 Get over here! 321 00:22:55,510 --> 00:22:56,030 You really are 322 00:22:56,030 --> 00:22:57,240 getting more and more disobedient, aren't you? 323 00:22:57,240 --> 00:22:58,720 Fairy Sister, don't hit him. 324 00:22:58,720 --> 00:22:59,850 Changning, be good. 325 00:23:00,200 --> 00:23:01,400 Do you have any idea 326 00:23:01,400 --> 00:23:02,790 how many cavities you already have? 327 00:23:02,790 --> 00:23:04,400 -How dare you run? -Fairy Sister! 328 00:23:04,400 --> 00:23:05,590 Get over here! 329 00:23:17,270 --> 00:23:18,140 Come here, you! 330 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:22,650 [Prudent in Action, Mindful of Peril] 331 00:23:18,350 --> 00:23:20,030 You slack off on your studies, 332 00:23:20,790 --> 00:23:22,200 yet you still dare to eat so many sweets? 333 00:23:22,200 --> 00:23:23,100 Get over here! 334 00:23:22,660 --> 00:23:26,060 [Li's Mansion] 335 00:23:29,160 --> 00:23:30,050 Easy. Easy. 336 00:23:30,760 --> 00:23:32,160 Look at this. Seriously. 337 00:23:48,160 --> 00:23:51,460 We're conducting a house confiscation here. Behave yourself! 338 00:23:51,460 --> 00:23:52,590 Go stand over there. 339 00:24:09,270 --> 00:24:10,070 Grandfather. 340 00:24:11,110 --> 00:24:12,410 Great Yin's wars 341 00:24:12,830 --> 00:24:15,890 against Beijue have left the state treasury depleted. 342 00:24:16,270 --> 00:24:18,600 Our Li family donating our entire fortune 343 00:24:18,830 --> 00:24:20,960 can be considered an act of atonement. 344 00:24:21,030 --> 00:24:23,750 His Majesty and the Prince Regent are men of their word. 345 00:24:23,750 --> 00:24:26,080 I believe they'll let bygones be bygones. 346 00:24:26,190 --> 00:24:27,990 Please rest easy, Grandfather, 347 00:24:28,440 --> 00:24:30,170 and live out your days in peace. 348 00:24:33,240 --> 00:24:36,170 What "living out my days in peace"? 349 00:24:38,350 --> 00:24:39,920 It's nothing but 350 00:24:40,590 --> 00:24:42,510 confiscation and exile. 351 00:24:45,720 --> 00:24:49,030 The crimes our Li family committed are utterly unforgivable. 352 00:24:49,030 --> 00:24:51,430 This is already the best outcome possible. 353 00:24:52,200 --> 00:24:53,960 If they hadn't shown mercy, 354 00:24:55,720 --> 00:24:57,050 I'm afraid the Li family 355 00:24:58,110 --> 00:25:00,240 would have been wiped out completely. 356 00:25:06,910 --> 00:25:09,870 I acted like a villain for nothing. 357 00:25:12,180 --> 00:25:14,790 Seventeen years ago, 358 00:25:16,080 --> 00:25:19,710 I really acted like a villain for nothing. 359 00:25:43,510 --> 00:25:44,680 Wenkan. 360 00:25:45,160 --> 00:25:46,510 Did you really 361 00:25:46,510 --> 00:25:48,590 request to be exiled to the frontier, 362 00:25:49,000 --> 00:25:51,880 to suffer in that bitter, desolate place? 363 00:26:01,730 --> 00:26:02,680 Perhaps 364 00:26:04,480 --> 00:26:07,080 this is the best arrangement fate has to offer. 365 00:26:27,930 --> 00:26:36,930 [Lin'an] 366 00:26:33,440 --> 00:26:35,670 Changyu, you're back! 367 00:26:35,690 --> 00:26:37,680 Changyu, you're back! 368 00:26:38,440 --> 00:26:40,260 Changyu! 369 00:26:40,280 --> 00:26:42,460 Changyu, I missed you so much! 370 00:26:43,830 --> 00:26:45,780 Changyu, you're back! 371 00:26:45,920 --> 00:26:47,880 -Changyu! -You're back! 372 00:26:48,400 --> 00:26:50,160 Changyu, you're back! 373 00:26:50,500 --> 00:26:52,330 Changyu, you're back! 374 00:26:52,550 --> 00:26:53,920 Changyu, you're back! 375 00:26:55,310 --> 00:26:56,790 Mrs. Fan! 376 00:26:56,880 --> 00:26:58,000 Changyu! 377 00:26:58,750 --> 00:26:59,620 Changyu! 378 00:26:59,680 --> 00:27:01,290 Mrs. Fan! 379 00:27:01,480 --> 00:27:05,160 -Greetings, Grand General of Huaihua! -Greetings, Grand General of Huaihua! 380 00:27:05,160 --> 00:27:05,590 Please. 381 00:27:05,590 --> 00:27:07,730 Grand General of Huaihua! 382 00:27:08,070 --> 00:27:10,280 -Dear! -Changyu, you're back! 383 00:27:10,510 --> 00:27:11,720 Mrs. Fan! 384 00:27:12,670 --> 00:27:14,820 [Luo's Pawnshop] 385 00:27:13,310 --> 00:27:14,960 Mrs. Fan, you're back. 386 00:27:15,330 --> 00:27:17,170 Mrs. Fan, you're back! 387 00:27:20,550 --> 00:27:21,310 Changyu! 388 00:27:22,630 --> 00:27:23,760 You're back. 389 00:27:26,070 --> 00:27:28,200 -Grand General of Huaihua! -Mrs. Fan! 390 00:27:29,960 --> 00:27:31,430 Changyu. 391 00:27:31,550 --> 00:27:32,880 Changyu! 392 00:27:32,900 --> 00:27:33,900 Changyu! 393 00:27:34,110 --> 00:27:35,130 Changyu! 394 00:27:37,840 --> 00:27:38,780 You're back! 395 00:27:43,030 --> 00:27:44,430 Changyu, you're back. 396 00:27:56,920 --> 00:28:01,290 ♪ In the east wind, flowers bloom at night ♪ 397 00:28:02,220 --> 00:28:05,350 ♪ Blowing down the stars like rain ♪ 398 00:28:07,650 --> 00:28:09,850 ♪ Fine horses and carved carriages fill the fragrant streets ♪ 399 00:28:10,300 --> 00:28:12,300 ♪ The phoenix flute resounds ♪ 400 00:28:12,820 --> 00:28:14,110 ♪ The jade pot light revolves ♪ 401 00:28:14,370 --> 00:28:18,150 ♪ A night of fish-and-dragon dances ♪ 402 00:28:14,960 --> 00:28:16,750 You must've waited for this moment 403 00:28:16,750 --> 00:28:17,840 for a long time. 404 00:28:18,290 --> 00:28:22,890 ♪ But in the crowd once and again I look for her in vain ♪ 405 00:28:22,910 --> 00:28:27,910 ♪ But in the crowd once and again I look for her in vain ♪ 406 00:28:28,470 --> 00:28:30,650 ♪ When all at once I turn my head ♪ 407 00:28:31,210 --> 00:28:35,700 ♪ I find her there ♪ 408 00:28:36,040 --> 00:28:45,530 ♪ Where lantern light is dimly shed ♪ 409 00:28:37,230 --> 00:28:41,280 [Memorial Tablet of Wei Qilin] [Memorial Tablet of Meng Lihua] 410 00:28:39,000 --> 00:28:43,240 Please bless Changyu and the other kids to return soon. 411 00:28:46,070 --> 00:28:48,440 Dear, that's enough. 412 00:28:48,830 --> 00:28:50,920 Good people like Changyu and the others are watched over by Heaven. 413 00:28:50,920 --> 00:28:52,480 They'll surely be alright. 414 00:28:52,480 --> 00:28:54,160 How could you men possibly 415 00:28:55,000 --> 00:28:56,310 understand what it feels like for a mother 416 00:28:56,310 --> 00:28:59,110 to have her own flesh and blood taken away from her? 417 00:28:59,350 --> 00:29:00,960 Have we no shame? 418 00:29:01,880 --> 00:29:04,960 You think we could just claim to be the Grand General of Huaihua's parents? 419 00:29:04,960 --> 00:29:06,680 What are you thinking? 420 00:29:09,000 --> 00:29:10,130 Mr. Zhao! Mrs. Zhao! 421 00:29:12,850 --> 00:29:13,820 Dear. 422 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:15,350 Dear, listen. 423 00:29:15,890 --> 00:29:17,450 We're back! 424 00:29:17,960 --> 00:29:19,000 Is that Changning's voice? 425 00:29:19,000 --> 00:29:22,200 -You miss them so much you're imagining things. -Mr. Zhao! Mrs. Zhao! 426 00:29:22,200 --> 00:29:22,720 Listen. 427 00:29:22,720 --> 00:29:24,100 Listen to what? 428 00:29:24,400 --> 00:29:25,530 Mr. Zhao! Mrs. Zhao! 429 00:29:28,960 --> 00:29:29,680 It's real! 430 00:29:29,970 --> 00:29:31,390 They really are back. 431 00:29:32,200 --> 00:29:32,930 Is anyone... 432 00:29:34,770 --> 00:29:35,930 Mr. Zhao! Mrs. Zhao! 433 00:29:37,790 --> 00:29:38,680 Changyu. 434 00:29:39,720 --> 00:29:40,680 Changyu! 435 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,260 Changyu, you're back! 436 00:29:43,260 --> 00:29:44,190 Mr. Zhao. 437 00:29:44,920 --> 00:29:45,590 Mrs. Zhao. 438 00:29:45,880 --> 00:29:46,740 You're tanned, 439 00:29:46,780 --> 00:29:48,270 and you've lost weight, kid. 440 00:29:48,270 --> 00:29:49,680 You must have been through a lot. 441 00:29:49,680 --> 00:29:51,810 You're home now. That's what matters. 442 00:29:53,200 --> 00:29:53,960 Godmother. 443 00:29:54,920 --> 00:29:55,640 Godfather. 444 00:29:56,270 --> 00:29:57,830 I came back in one piece. 445 00:29:58,880 --> 00:30:00,880 I'll take care of you two from now on, 446 00:30:01,110 --> 00:30:02,240 and we'll never be apart again. 447 00:30:02,240 --> 00:30:03,970 I'll take care of you, too. 448 00:30:05,240 --> 00:30:06,040 Changyu. 449 00:30:06,880 --> 00:30:08,220 What did you call us? 450 00:30:08,350 --> 00:30:09,750 On the way back, Changyu 451 00:30:09,830 --> 00:30:11,070 kept thinking about 452 00:30:11,240 --> 00:30:12,550 changing how she addresses you. 453 00:30:12,550 --> 00:30:14,400 Please grant her wish. 454 00:30:15,750 --> 00:30:16,350 Sure. 455 00:30:16,680 --> 00:30:20,050 We don't deserve such a blessing. 456 00:30:20,550 --> 00:30:23,280 You're not leaving, right? That's the best news. 457 00:30:23,440 --> 00:30:25,440 No matter how high-ranking the officials you've met, 458 00:30:25,440 --> 00:30:26,790 or how much of the world you've seen, 459 00:30:26,790 --> 00:30:27,880 nothing compares to home. 460 00:30:27,880 --> 00:30:30,680 Nothing compares to having parents around, kids. 461 00:30:31,510 --> 00:30:33,400 We won't be separated again, kids. 462 00:30:33,400 --> 00:30:35,400 We'll never be apart again. 463 00:30:36,160 --> 00:30:37,660 Mr. Zhao. Mrs. Zhao. 464 00:30:37,830 --> 00:30:38,790 We're back! 465 00:30:41,110 --> 00:30:44,170 Mr. Zhao. Mrs. Zhao. We're back safe and sound. 466 00:30:44,270 --> 00:30:46,930 From now on, we'll take care of you two together. 467 00:30:52,510 --> 00:30:53,710 Jin Yuanbao. 468 00:30:54,070 --> 00:30:55,310 You've matured. 469 00:30:56,070 --> 00:30:57,440 Come on, get up. 470 00:30:59,000 --> 00:30:59,920 Mancang. 471 00:31:00,270 --> 00:31:02,070 You're still so strong. 472 00:31:04,240 --> 00:31:04,960 Manwu. 473 00:31:04,960 --> 00:31:05,820 Mrs. Zhao. 474 00:31:07,790 --> 00:31:09,200 W-Where is Mandi? 475 00:31:09,680 --> 00:31:11,720 There's one missing. 476 00:31:14,070 --> 00:31:14,790 Godmother. 477 00:31:17,590 --> 00:31:18,880 Mandi... 478 00:31:19,640 --> 00:31:20,900 He didn't make it back. 479 00:31:29,880 --> 00:31:32,270 Why does there have to be one missing? 480 00:31:34,240 --> 00:31:35,310 Good kid. 481 00:31:35,720 --> 00:31:36,910 You're home now. 482 00:31:37,030 --> 00:31:38,160 That's what matters. 483 00:31:38,160 --> 00:31:39,390 You're home now. 484 00:31:39,960 --> 00:31:41,750 Quick, come inside. 485 00:31:41,750 --> 00:31:43,960 -Come on in. -Come on in. 486 00:31:43,960 --> 00:31:44,510 Come. 487 00:31:44,720 --> 00:31:46,240 We're home, Changning. 488 00:31:46,440 --> 00:31:47,180 We're home. 489 00:31:54,850 --> 00:32:04,740 [Memorial Tablet of Late Friend Zisu] [Memorial Tablet of Late Friend Fuling] 490 00:32:15,720 --> 00:32:24,810 [May Mercy Guide All to Salvation] 491 00:32:19,750 --> 00:32:20,440 Mother. 492 00:32:21,510 --> 00:32:22,000 Mother! 493 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:22,800 Your Majesty. 494 00:32:22,830 --> 00:32:26,100 You should address the Empress Dowager as Imperial Mother. 495 00:32:26,100 --> 00:32:27,700 Imperial Mother, come here. 496 00:32:33,420 --> 00:32:34,180 What is it? 497 00:32:35,510 --> 00:32:37,680 Imperial Mother, I want to issue a decree 498 00:32:37,680 --> 00:32:39,920 and make Changning my Empress. 499 00:32:41,240 --> 00:32:41,830 Then you have to ask 500 00:32:41,830 --> 00:32:43,890 whether Changning is willing or not. 501 00:32:44,400 --> 00:32:47,200 Last time, Changning asked me to make her a princess. 502 00:32:47,200 --> 00:32:48,310 I refused 503 00:32:48,340 --> 00:32:50,480 and told her I'd make her Empress instead. 504 00:32:50,480 --> 00:32:52,160 Changning has already agreed. 505 00:32:52,160 --> 00:32:53,730 We even pinky-swore on it. 506 00:32:55,590 --> 00:32:56,790 That still won't do. 507 00:32:57,440 --> 00:32:58,480 Why? 508 00:32:59,200 --> 00:33:01,200 Because you are both still too young. 509 00:33:01,200 --> 00:33:03,350 You can only get married when you grow up. 510 00:33:03,350 --> 00:33:04,880 Wait until your coming-of-age ceremony— 511 00:33:04,880 --> 00:33:06,110 then you can go ask Changning. 512 00:33:06,110 --> 00:33:06,720 Alright. 513 00:33:09,030 --> 00:33:10,110 It's snowing. 514 00:33:32,110 --> 00:33:33,440 It's a quarter to 12 now— 515 00:33:36,170 --> 00:33:37,830 time for Wei Yan's execution. 516 00:33:53,480 --> 00:33:54,450 Yigui. 517 00:33:55,160 --> 00:33:58,380 Jiuheng prepared this wine for you personally, 518 00:33:59,240 --> 00:34:00,700 to save you from suffering 519 00:34:03,290 --> 00:34:05,210 the pain of a lingering death. 520 00:34:31,840 --> 00:34:33,730 It's the time of heavy snow again. 521 00:34:35,590 --> 00:34:39,920 It's the time of heavy snow again. 522 00:34:44,550 --> 00:34:46,719 Did you make your uncle angry again? 523 00:34:46,920 --> 00:34:48,889 Uncle's teaching is so hard, 524 00:34:49,070 --> 00:34:50,230 and he has no patience. 525 00:34:50,230 --> 00:34:51,429 He keeps scolding me. 526 00:34:52,840 --> 00:34:53,750 Uncle. 527 00:34:53,920 --> 00:34:54,940 I won. 528 00:35:04,280 --> 00:35:05,630 You're finally here. 529 00:35:39,230 --> 00:35:40,290 It's getting late. 530 00:35:42,840 --> 00:35:44,370 It's time for you to go back. 531 00:36:10,890 --> 00:36:13,110 [Wei Yan, who once served as Chancellor, though achieved great merit in assisting governance,] 532 00:36:13,130 --> 00:36:15,190 [could not atone for his crimes. First, there was the tragic death of 100,000 soldiers in Jinzhou;] 533 00:36:15,220 --> 00:36:18,260 [and later, the relentless flames of war at the frontier. He brought disaster upon the state, abandoned the loyal,] 534 00:36:18,280 --> 00:36:21,920 [deceived the people, and slew his own kin. One who destroys the moral order] 535 00:36:19,400 --> 00:36:21,670 Be a good pig in this life, 536 00:36:21,940 --> 00:36:22,400 [and uses the common people as kindling, even while raising the banner of universal peace,] 537 00:36:22,510 --> 00:36:23,710 and a good person 538 00:36:22,940 --> 00:36:24,400 [commits a crime of the highest magnitude and must be executed.] 539 00:36:24,420 --> 00:36:26,120 [His family property was confiscated; his lifetime of merits and faults is left for posterity to judge.] 540 00:36:24,760 --> 00:36:26,920 in the next. 541 00:36:28,110 --> 00:36:30,030 People like me 542 00:36:32,470 --> 00:36:35,150 will probably fall straight into hell. 543 00:36:37,760 --> 00:36:40,160 I'm afraid there won't be a next life for me. 544 00:37:00,160 --> 00:37:05,420 [Two months later] 545 00:37:09,920 --> 00:37:10,800 You know what? 546 00:37:11,190 --> 00:37:13,000 Ever since we returned to Xigu Lane, 547 00:37:13,000 --> 00:37:15,920 this tree has somehow become "the matchmaking tree." 548 00:37:15,920 --> 00:37:18,820 They say the romance between the Grand General of Huaihua 549 00:37:18,820 --> 00:37:20,440 and the Prince Regent began right here under this tree. 550 00:37:20,440 --> 00:37:22,400 How did the rumors turn out like this? 551 00:37:22,400 --> 00:37:24,840 Didn't you pick me up from the snowy river crossing? 552 00:37:23,190 --> 00:37:25,290 ♪ The scenery is as clear as me ♪ 553 00:37:25,030 --> 00:37:27,400 Anyway, they say this tree works wonders. 554 00:37:26,460 --> 00:37:27,600 ♪ With very pale colors ♪ 555 00:37:27,590 --> 00:37:29,960 As long as you toss your red ribbon up into the tree, 556 00:37:28,730 --> 00:37:31,380 ♪ Just like the outline in the mirror ♪ 557 00:37:30,030 --> 00:37:31,630 the one whose ribbon becomes entwined with yours 558 00:37:31,630 --> 00:37:33,950 is your destined one. 559 00:37:31,870 --> 00:37:34,160 ♪ I think that's me, being naive ♪ 560 00:37:34,110 --> 00:37:35,510 You're quite superstitious. 561 00:37:35,120 --> 00:37:36,450 ♪ Unlocking my heart ♪ 562 00:37:35,510 --> 00:37:36,280 It's true. 563 00:37:36,480 --> 00:37:37,840 Many people met their destined ones 564 00:37:37,280 --> 00:37:41,520 ♪ I hid you in my soul ♪ 565 00:37:38,030 --> 00:37:39,920 after making wishes here. 566 00:37:45,100 --> 00:37:47,440 ♪ The moon is as quiet as me ♪ 567 00:37:48,390 --> 00:37:49,850 ♪ The light shines ♪ 568 00:37:50,690 --> 00:37:53,280 ♪ It illuminates the turbulence in my heart ♪ 569 00:37:52,280 --> 00:37:54,860 Do we have to sneak around like thieves 570 00:37:53,860 --> 00:37:56,240 ♪ It seems to be the fire of love ♪ 571 00:37:54,920 --> 00:37:56,580 in the middle of the night? 572 00:37:57,040 --> 00:37:58,750 ♪ Just a few sparks ♪ 573 00:37:58,230 --> 00:38:01,140 If people saw us, the protagonists of the story, coming here to pray ourselves, 574 00:37:59,240 --> 00:38:04,070 ♪ Let me hide in your heart ♪ 575 00:38:01,510 --> 00:38:03,710 they'd probably laugh their heads off. 576 00:38:06,600 --> 00:38:07,840 ♪ I pray that our love ♪ 577 00:38:07,860 --> 00:38:10,400 ♪ Will never end ♪ 578 00:38:11,010 --> 00:38:12,040 ♪ It's worth my foolishly waiting ♪ 579 00:38:12,070 --> 00:38:12,970 You go first. 580 00:38:12,090 --> 00:38:14,300 ♪ For a lifetime ♪ 581 00:38:14,630 --> 00:38:15,280 Scared? 582 00:38:15,060 --> 00:38:18,990 ♪ Clear and quiet as me ♪ 583 00:38:16,110 --> 00:38:17,570 I'm the head of the family, 584 00:38:17,710 --> 00:38:19,450 so it's only right that mine entwines with yours. 585 00:38:19,450 --> 00:38:23,090 ♪ So what if we encounter difficulties? ♪ 586 00:38:20,840 --> 00:38:21,360 Okay. 587 00:38:23,940 --> 00:38:24,830 ♪ I pray that our love ♪ 588 00:38:24,850 --> 00:38:27,450 ♪ Will not be like sand slipping into the sea ♪ 589 00:38:26,280 --> 00:38:26,920 Go ahead. 590 00:38:28,750 --> 00:38:29,670 ♪ I'd rather use this life ♪ 591 00:38:29,690 --> 00:38:32,060 ♪ To guard our love forever ♪ 592 00:38:30,560 --> 00:38:31,370 Please, entwine with his. 593 00:38:31,370 --> 00:38:32,370 Entwine with his. 594 00:38:32,600 --> 00:38:36,660 ♪ Clear and quiet as me ♪ 595 00:38:37,090 --> 00:38:45,380 ♪ Why do we need to seek cause and effect ♪ 596 00:38:39,190 --> 00:38:40,030 This doesn't count. 597 00:38:40,030 --> 00:38:40,590 What are you doing? 598 00:38:40,590 --> 00:38:41,650 I'm doing it again. 599 00:38:42,400 --> 00:38:44,280 I have to take it down and throw it again. 600 00:38:44,280 --> 00:38:45,590 Mine didn't entwine with yours. 601 00:38:45,590 --> 00:38:46,400 It's okay. 602 00:38:46,510 --> 00:38:47,480 It already did. 603 00:38:47,670 --> 00:38:48,590 How so? Look, I don't even know 604 00:38:48,590 --> 00:38:51,390 -whose ribbon mine is entwined with... -Trust me. 605 00:38:51,760 --> 00:38:52,600 In this life, 606 00:38:53,230 --> 00:38:54,030 the next life, 607 00:38:54,480 --> 00:38:55,540 for all lifetimes, 608 00:38:56,510 --> 00:38:58,570 the two of us will always be entwined. 609 00:38:59,070 --> 00:39:01,600 ♪ The moon is as quiet as me ♪ 610 00:39:02,360 --> 00:39:03,880 ♪ The light shines ♪ 611 00:39:02,630 --> 00:39:03,800 But I still have to take it down. 612 00:39:03,800 --> 00:39:04,760 Let's go. 613 00:39:04,660 --> 00:39:07,380 ♪ It illuminates the turbulence in my heart ♪ 614 00:39:05,550 --> 00:39:06,940 Put me down. 615 00:39:07,030 --> 00:39:07,600 No. 616 00:39:07,710 --> 00:39:08,530 Do you hear me? 617 00:39:07,830 --> 00:39:10,410 ♪ It seems to be the fire of love ♪ 618 00:39:08,670 --> 00:39:09,600 I can't hear you. 619 00:39:10,190 --> 00:39:11,320 I have to go back. 620 00:39:11,010 --> 00:39:12,820 ♪ Just a few sparks ♪ 621 00:39:13,220 --> 00:39:18,200 ♪ Let me hide in your heart ♪ 622 00:39:18,100 --> 00:39:21,360 [Changyu and Zheng, for all lifetimes] 623 00:39:20,570 --> 00:39:21,810 ♪ I pray that our love ♪ 624 00:39:21,830 --> 00:39:24,440 ♪ Will never end ♪ 625 00:39:25,000 --> 00:39:26,160 ♪ It's worth my foolishly waiting ♪ 626 00:39:26,190 --> 00:39:28,460 ♪ For a lifetime ♪ 627 00:39:29,030 --> 00:39:32,960 ♪ Clear and quiet as me ♪ 628 00:39:33,420 --> 00:39:37,230 ♪ So what if we encounter difficulties? ♪ 629 00:39:37,910 --> 00:39:38,950 ♪ I pray that our love ♪ 630 00:39:38,970 --> 00:39:41,520 ♪ Will not be like sand slipping into the sea ♪ 631 00:39:42,720 --> 00:39:43,640 ♪ I'd rather use this life ♪ 632 00:39:43,670 --> 00:39:46,030 ♪ To guard our love forever ♪ 633 00:39:46,580 --> 00:39:50,630 ♪ Clear and quiet as me ♪ 634 00:39:51,060 --> 00:40:02,830 ♪ Why do we need to seek cause and effect ♪ 635 00:40:06,590 --> 00:40:12,450 ♪ Clear and quiet ♪ 636 00:40:14,250 --> 00:40:20,140 [Five years later] [Jinzhou Barracks] 637 00:40:20,630 --> 00:40:22,760 It's been years since we last came to the barracks. 638 00:40:22,760 --> 00:40:24,360 Memories are flashing back. 639 00:40:25,150 --> 00:40:25,710 Yeah. 640 00:40:26,510 --> 00:40:27,320 Assemble! 641 00:40:30,760 --> 00:40:31,360 Assemble! 642 00:40:31,480 --> 00:40:31,940 Assemble! 643 00:40:31,940 --> 00:40:32,540 Hurry up! 644 00:40:32,710 --> 00:40:34,400 Greetings, Prince Regent and Grand General of Huaihua. 645 00:40:34,400 --> 00:40:35,360 Beijue is invading. 646 00:40:35,360 --> 00:40:37,510 The Blood-Robed Cavalry is assembling. 647 00:40:37,510 --> 00:40:39,920 Dear, I'll have someone send you back to Lin'an. 648 00:40:39,920 --> 00:40:41,030 What are you talking about? 649 00:40:41,030 --> 00:40:41,710 I'm going with you. 650 00:40:41,710 --> 00:40:42,440 Nonsense. 651 00:40:43,000 --> 00:40:44,280 You haven't been to the battlefield in years. 652 00:40:44,280 --> 00:40:45,670 Don't underestimate me. 653 00:40:45,670 --> 00:40:46,880 My title of General of Huaihua 654 00:40:46,880 --> 00:40:48,670 wasn't earned without plenty of battles. 655 00:40:48,670 --> 00:40:49,320 Someone! 656 00:40:50,070 --> 00:40:50,550 Yes. 657 00:40:50,550 --> 00:40:51,510 Bring my armor. 658 00:40:51,510 --> 00:40:52,070 Yes. 659 00:41:10,510 --> 00:41:11,030 Whoa! 660 00:41:12,510 --> 00:41:13,550 General Xie. 661 00:41:13,760 --> 00:41:15,280 If you encounter any danger, 662 00:41:15,280 --> 00:41:16,140 hide behind me. 663 00:41:16,880 --> 00:41:18,480 You're already mother of two. 664 00:41:18,480 --> 00:41:19,740 Grow up a bit, alright? 665 00:41:20,480 --> 00:41:22,480 Then let's be careful in all things. 666 00:41:22,670 --> 00:41:23,870 May we return safely. 667 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,200 May we return safely. 668 00:41:26,840 --> 00:41:27,280 Hyah! 669 00:41:27,510 --> 00:41:28,070 Hyah! 670 00:41:29,480 --> 00:41:30,070 Hyah! 671 00:41:40,260 --> 00:41:44,060 [The End] 672 00:41:44,720 --> 00:41:47,120 [Post-Credits Scene] 673 00:41:49,300 --> 00:41:53,750 [If the Jinzhou Massacre 17 years ago had never happened] 674 00:42:00,630 --> 00:42:03,430 Zheng is really diligent with his sword practice. 675 00:42:05,070 --> 00:42:06,590 A few days ago, 676 00:42:06,750 --> 00:42:08,270 his father pointed out 677 00:42:08,290 --> 00:42:10,290 that his sword moves weren't solid. 678 00:42:10,400 --> 00:42:11,530 These past few days, 679 00:42:11,550 --> 00:42:13,550 apart from eating, sleeping, and studying, 680 00:42:13,550 --> 00:42:14,670 he's spent all his time here 681 00:42:14,670 --> 00:42:16,280 practicing swordsmanship. 682 00:42:18,480 --> 00:42:19,810 He's been this stubborn 683 00:42:19,840 --> 00:42:22,060 since childhood. 684 00:42:22,280 --> 00:42:24,360 He's not like me at all, 685 00:42:24,650 --> 00:42:25,860 nor his father. 686 00:42:26,710 --> 00:42:28,110 He's more like his uncle. 687 00:42:30,030 --> 00:42:31,590 "A nephew takes after his uncle." 688 00:42:31,590 --> 00:42:33,510 That saying exists for a reason. 689 00:42:36,630 --> 00:42:38,400 This one in my belly 690 00:42:38,400 --> 00:42:39,920 is quite lazy, though— 691 00:42:40,400 --> 00:42:41,550 full-term already, 692 00:42:41,890 --> 00:42:43,540 yet barely any movement. 693 00:42:44,070 --> 00:42:45,150 I'm guessing 694 00:42:46,110 --> 00:42:49,020 it's a quiet girl. 695 00:42:50,890 --> 00:42:52,480 But when her father teased her, 696 00:42:52,480 --> 00:42:54,440 she made such a commotion 697 00:42:54,440 --> 00:42:56,970 that he couldn't sleep all night, 698 00:42:57,070 --> 00:42:59,130 and with a worried frown, he asked me, 699 00:42:59,480 --> 00:43:01,230 "what if it's a boy?" 700 00:43:02,920 --> 00:43:03,920 How come? 701 00:43:03,920 --> 00:43:06,730 General Wei likes daughters so much? 702 00:43:07,590 --> 00:43:09,840 He was grinning from ear to ear when he said to me, 703 00:43:09,840 --> 00:43:11,560 "if it's a girl, 704 00:43:11,710 --> 00:43:13,030 we'll name her Changyu." 705 00:43:13,030 --> 00:43:14,400 And what if it's a boy? 706 00:43:14,510 --> 00:43:16,110 He said boys are tough, 707 00:43:16,480 --> 00:43:18,710 so we'll call him "Iron Ball" 708 00:43:18,880 --> 00:43:20,180 or "Bull" for now. 709 00:43:20,710 --> 00:43:21,630 When he grows up, 710 00:43:21,630 --> 00:43:24,430 we'll have his grandfather give him a proper name. 711 00:43:28,510 --> 00:43:29,880 I heard 712 00:43:30,070 --> 00:43:31,960 there's a folk method 713 00:43:32,880 --> 00:43:36,070 where a young child can tell 714 00:43:36,480 --> 00:43:38,400 if a pregnant woman is carrying a boy or a girl. 715 00:43:38,400 --> 00:43:39,360 Want to try? 716 00:43:39,360 --> 00:43:40,010 Sure. 717 00:43:40,360 --> 00:43:41,190 Zheng. 718 00:43:42,280 --> 00:43:44,070 Come here to Mother. 719 00:43:46,590 --> 00:43:47,960 Let me ask you— 720 00:43:48,630 --> 00:43:50,660 what do you think, is Mrs. Meng 721 00:43:50,880 --> 00:43:53,550 carrying a boy or a girl? 722 00:43:57,480 --> 00:43:58,280 A girl. 723 00:44:00,550 --> 00:44:02,070 If it's a girl, 724 00:44:02,230 --> 00:44:03,510 how about you marry her 725 00:44:03,920 --> 00:44:05,780 and make her my daughter-in-law? 726 00:44:06,550 --> 00:44:08,840 Why should she be your daughter-in-law? 727 00:44:11,800 --> 00:44:14,110 Because I like her. 728 00:44:19,740 --> 00:44:20,380 Okay. 729 00:44:41,960 --> 00:44:43,820 If it's a girl, 730 00:44:43,880 --> 00:44:45,250 we'll name her Changyu. 731 00:44:47,640 --> 00:44:52,890 [Chang] 732 00:44:57,030 --> 00:45:00,080 [Changyu] 733 00:45:00,170 --> 00:45:05,520 [Verdure Soaring to the Clouds] 734 00:45:04,630 --> 00:45:05,800 Greetings, My Lady. 735 00:45:06,360 --> 00:45:07,280 Thank you for coming, Nanny. 736 00:45:07,280 --> 00:45:08,610 So? Has she given birth? 737 00:45:08,760 --> 00:45:11,070 Yes. Both mother and daughter are safe and healthy. 738 00:45:11,070 --> 00:45:13,190 She specially sent me to bring the good news. 739 00:45:13,190 --> 00:45:14,150 Thank you for your trouble, Nanny. 740 00:45:14,150 --> 00:45:15,750 Come on, please come inside. 741 00:45:17,630 --> 00:45:19,490 It was really considerate of her. 742 00:45:19,630 --> 00:45:20,960 I've also prepared a small gift 743 00:45:20,960 --> 00:45:22,820 as a token of my congratulations. 744 00:45:23,510 --> 00:45:24,280 Thank you. 745 00:45:24,880 --> 00:45:26,360 How's her health? 746 00:45:27,440 --> 00:45:28,760 She's doing well. 747 00:45:29,190 --> 00:45:30,920 Please pass a message to her for me, Nanny. 748 00:45:30,920 --> 00:45:32,710 Tell her I'll come visit in a few days. 749 00:45:32,710 --> 00:45:33,550 Alright. 750 00:45:34,000 --> 00:45:35,550 Please, no need to see me out, My Lady. 751 00:45:35,550 --> 00:45:36,710 Thank you, Nanny. 752 00:45:37,270 --> 00:45:42,050 [Verdure Soaring to the Clouds] 753 00:45:51,510 --> 00:45:53,880 Mother, did Mrs. Meng give birth? 754 00:45:54,190 --> 00:45:55,150 Yes. 755 00:45:56,190 --> 00:45:57,000 What, 756 00:45:57,800 --> 00:46:01,330 are you already thinking about your little future wife, Zheng? 757 00:46:08,880 --> 00:46:13,300 [Changyu's Birthday] 758 00:46:16,980 --> 00:46:24,700 [Changyu's Birthday: January 17, 5th Year of Qinghe] 759 00:46:27,200 --> 00:46:33,270 [16 years later] 760 00:46:29,510 --> 00:46:30,710 Over the past 5 years, 761 00:46:30,840 --> 00:46:32,510 Father has finally worn down the Beijue army 762 00:46:32,510 --> 00:46:34,910 until their treasury is nearly exhausted. 763 00:46:35,030 --> 00:46:36,760 For those old relics in the court 764 00:46:36,760 --> 00:46:38,280 to propose a ceasefire now— 765 00:46:38,280 --> 00:46:40,230 wouldn't that be plainly giving the Beijue forces 766 00:46:40,230 --> 00:46:41,150 a chance to rest, recover, 767 00:46:41,150 --> 00:46:42,550 and make a comeback? 768 00:46:44,390 --> 00:46:46,510 I've come to the Capital this time on my father's behalf 769 00:46:46,510 --> 00:46:48,480 to persuade His Majesty 770 00:46:48,670 --> 00:46:49,760 to continue sending troops, 771 00:46:49,760 --> 00:46:51,190 strike straight at the Beijue army's stronghold, 772 00:46:51,190 --> 00:46:53,520 and eliminate the threat once and for all. 773 00:46:53,590 --> 00:46:55,030 But do you really think 774 00:46:55,400 --> 00:46:58,460 it was those old ministers who proposed the ceasefire? 775 00:47:01,030 --> 00:47:02,880 The wars your father has fought these past years 776 00:47:02,880 --> 00:47:04,610 have been steady and measured. 777 00:47:05,400 --> 00:47:06,360 His aim has been 778 00:47:06,760 --> 00:47:08,630 to wear down the Beijue army 779 00:47:09,000 --> 00:47:11,060 and drag them into total exhaustion. 780 00:47:12,150 --> 00:47:15,230 But His Majesty doesn't see it that way. 781 00:47:16,480 --> 00:47:18,030 But my father has always been 782 00:47:18,030 --> 00:47:19,690 utterly loyal to His Majesty. 783 00:47:20,670 --> 00:47:22,070 Twenty years ago, 784 00:47:22,070 --> 00:47:25,960 His Majesty was just as virtuous and loyal 785 00:47:26,150 --> 00:47:28,150 as the current Crown Prince, Qi Min. 786 00:47:28,850 --> 00:47:30,670 Yet over the years, 787 00:47:30,670 --> 00:47:32,920 his attitude toward the Eastern Palace 788 00:47:33,320 --> 00:47:36,980 has always been one of caution, fearing a repeat of past troubles. 789 00:47:37,550 --> 00:47:39,190 He even guards against 790 00:47:39,630 --> 00:47:41,320 his own son so heavily, 791 00:47:41,960 --> 00:47:44,670 let alone those marquises of different clans stationed in the Northwest, 792 00:47:44,670 --> 00:47:48,190 holding 100,000 troops. 793 00:47:48,190 --> 00:47:51,000 How could he simply let them act as they please? 794 00:47:54,440 --> 00:47:55,150 Alright. 795 00:47:55,880 --> 00:47:58,670 Put aside the counterattack on Beijue for now. 796 00:47:59,590 --> 00:48:00,990 When you see His Majesty, 797 00:48:01,110 --> 00:48:02,360 if you bring it up again, 798 00:48:02,360 --> 00:48:03,880 His Majesty will still use 799 00:48:04,320 --> 00:48:07,880 things like the floods in the south 800 00:48:07,880 --> 00:48:09,150 as an excuse. 801 00:48:13,510 --> 00:48:15,330 Thank you for your advice, Uncle. 802 00:48:15,330 --> 00:48:16,080 Come on. 803 00:48:16,590 --> 00:48:17,190 By the way, 804 00:48:17,670 --> 00:48:19,800 your aunt has made some food. 805 00:48:19,960 --> 00:48:20,960 Let's have a bite. 806 00:48:22,670 --> 00:48:23,670 Now, 807 00:48:23,670 --> 00:48:26,710 you can finally have a few drinks with me. 808 00:48:27,440 --> 00:48:30,850 Now, neither Father nor General Wei can out-drink me. 809 00:48:31,070 --> 00:48:33,930 Then I'll measure myself against you today, Uncle. 810 00:48:34,800 --> 00:48:36,670 You've really grown up, huh? 811 00:48:37,060 --> 00:48:44,770 [Received Grace, Cherished Favor] 812 00:48:37,630 --> 00:48:38,430 Alright then. 813 00:48:38,670 --> 00:48:42,000 Let's settle this at the table. 814 00:48:42,000 --> 00:48:42,600 After you. 815 00:48:46,380 --> 00:48:48,840 [Yixiang Restaurant] 816 00:48:46,960 --> 00:48:48,760 Ladies. This way, please. 817 00:48:48,760 --> 00:48:49,480 Alright. 818 00:48:53,550 --> 00:48:54,150 Please. 819 00:49:03,800 --> 00:49:05,630 -Watch your step. -For some unknown reason, 820 00:49:05,630 --> 00:49:06,440 since coming to Lin'an, 821 00:49:06,440 --> 00:49:08,700 I've felt a sudden sense of familiarity. 822 00:49:14,230 --> 00:49:16,960 You two must be noble guests from the Capital too. 823 00:49:17,070 --> 00:49:17,920 Upstairs, please. 824 00:49:17,920 --> 00:49:20,450 The other guests are already waiting for you. 825 00:49:21,360 --> 00:49:22,230 Manager. 826 00:49:23,270 --> 00:49:24,870 You look a bit familiar. 827 00:49:25,480 --> 00:49:27,360 Have we met somewhere before? 828 00:49:29,000 --> 00:49:30,230 I don't know why, 829 00:49:30,590 --> 00:49:32,120 but now that you mention it, 830 00:49:32,320 --> 00:49:33,480 I feel the same way. 831 00:49:34,590 --> 00:49:35,550 Maybe in a past life, 832 00:49:35,550 --> 00:49:37,150 we were truly close friends. 833 00:49:37,960 --> 00:49:38,630 Dear, 834 00:49:38,630 --> 00:49:40,630 let me treat you to our specialties. 835 00:49:41,760 --> 00:49:42,290 Let's go. 836 00:49:44,840 --> 00:49:46,440 You've all had a long journey. 837 00:49:46,440 --> 00:49:47,570 Let's drink to that. 838 00:49:47,880 --> 00:49:49,000 -Come on. -Cheers. 839 00:49:49,400 --> 00:49:50,420 Thank you all for your hard work. 840 00:49:50,420 --> 00:49:51,100 Bottoms up. 841 00:50:00,450 --> 00:50:01,910 Sorry to keep you waiting. 842 00:50:10,710 --> 00:50:13,110 This is our Yixiang Restaurant's signature Hasma Soup. 843 00:50:13,110 --> 00:50:14,840 Please enjoy, honored guests. 844 00:50:15,440 --> 00:50:17,500 -It smells pretty good. -Hasma Soup? 845 00:50:18,330 --> 00:50:19,130 Smells great. 846 00:50:32,820 --> 00:50:35,070 Honored guest, would you like a taste? 847 00:50:49,630 --> 00:50:51,830 Are you feeling unwell, honored guest? 848 00:50:59,040 --> 00:51:00,250 I'll go get changed. 849 00:51:00,960 --> 00:51:02,420 Please enjoy yourselves. 850 00:51:16,190 --> 00:51:17,110 Honored guest. 851 00:51:17,480 --> 00:51:19,080 Are you sure you're alright? 852 00:51:20,670 --> 00:51:21,400 I'm fine. 853 00:51:21,630 --> 00:51:23,890 Manager, you may go about your business. 854 00:51:26,800 --> 00:51:28,800 The soup is so good, yet you threw up. 855 00:51:29,030 --> 00:51:31,090 I'm so pretty, yet you threw up again. 856 00:51:31,590 --> 00:51:32,920 Utterly baffling. 857 00:51:38,760 --> 00:51:40,560 Are you alright, Your Highness? 858 00:51:44,110 --> 00:51:46,360 Your Highness is usually most courteous. 859 00:51:46,360 --> 00:51:47,440 Why are you 860 00:51:47,760 --> 00:51:50,160 so repulsed by a restaurant manager today? 861 00:51:50,230 --> 00:51:52,030 The food taster tried that soup just now, 862 00:51:52,030 --> 00:51:54,030 and there was nothing wrong with it. 863 00:51:55,510 --> 00:51:57,240 I don't know the reason either. 864 00:51:58,670 --> 00:52:00,800 Perhaps we were enemies in a past life. 865 00:52:02,230 --> 00:52:03,190 When I saw her, 866 00:52:03,840 --> 00:52:05,440 my heart was filled with joy, 867 00:52:05,840 --> 00:52:07,260 yet I couldn't get close. 868 00:52:08,190 --> 00:52:10,320 The moment I did, I felt like vomiting. 869 00:52:12,480 --> 00:52:15,010 Perhaps this is what people mean when they say 870 00:52:15,840 --> 00:52:16,960 some connections are fated but not meant to be.