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=Bloom in Turmoil=

=Episode 12=

Shijiu will take you to Grandpa.

When Danruo returns, I'll have her meet up with you.

I have matters to attend to.

Once you see Grandpa,

he will tell you everything.

(Given the current situation,)

(it's too dangerous to keep you by my side).

(Sending you back to Grandpa is the only thing I can do).

Old General Lu has been exposed

and relocated overnight.

Lord Huai'en likely already knows you aren't truly loyal to him.

Are you still planning to risk attending the victory banquet?

Only by going can I buy time for Xinnian and Old General Lu.

What about Madam?

Shijiu, you take her to Old General Lu.

This is the map to the new camp.

What if...

General, be safe.

Don't worry. It's just a trap-filled banquet.

Besides, Danruo is suspicious.

She cannot go along.

We can't take that risk.

Furthermore,

remember

to take good care of Xinnian for me.

Yes, General.

Guys, cheers.

(Never imagined Generals Wei and Xue also yielded to Lord Huai'en.)

(Lord Huai'en's forces have grown stronger.)

My recent peace talks in the North Land secured the North Land King's support.

He is willing to help me seize the throne,

on the condition of three cities.

My Lord, you intend to cede territory?

Compared to the whole of Kingdom of Li, three mere cities mean nothing.

I naturally agree.

My Lord, if you cede cities,

what about the people?

Sacrifices are inevitable for the greater cause.

Didn't you also betray your general for the greater cause?

Tomorrow in court,

I will surely inform His Majesty that peace talks are futile

and strongly advocate launching a campaign.

We simply need to fail this battle,

and the North Land will then pressure the Emperor.

I will also pressure him with public opinion

to force him to abdicate.

At that time, I will turn the tide

and become the new emperor, bringing peace to the nation.

But, generals,

which one of you is willing to lead the charge for me

to fail a battle?

My Lord,

I have always been the blade for your ambitions.

Others must not interfere this battle.

Please let me handle it.

Captured them.

Good!

Shiqi, you truly are my sharpest blade.

Years ago, you slaughtered the Lu family on imperial orders,

removing a major thorn in my side.

And now you volunteer again.

I must reward you handsomely.

Guards!

Bring up the gift I have for General Shiqi.

Why does this person look so familiar?

Generals, do you remember?

I have always said someone from the Lu family survived.

And I have been searching.

Never thought I would find him.

Lu Shiqi.

Do you recognize who this is?

It's Lu Zhao!

You're known as the Ruthless Killer.

Back then, no one in the Lu family survived.

Even the spies I placed within the Lu family were not spared.

Yet this Lu Zhao could escape?

Shiqi, can you give me a reasonable explanation?

Lord, do you not trust me?

How could I not trust you?

I just need you to help me interrogate him thoroughly

to find out exactly who rescued Lu Zhao.

So I can eliminate dissenters

and ensure my plans proceed without worry.

My Lord, no need for that.

I was the one who rescued him.

What?

I spared this traitor's life

and didn't end his life.

Because my hatred runs too deep.

Generals, why not take your seats?

Let us hear Shiqi out.

It's shameful to admit.

This act stems solely from Lu Xinnian's contempt for me.

Contempt for you?

Shiqi,

I saved you, raised you

and sent you into the Lu family at age ten.

You lived up to expectations and gained Lu Zhao's trust.

You and Lu Xinnian were childhood sweethearts.

Her contempt for you?

Please hear me out.

Lu Zhao and Lu Xinnian were truly hypocritical.

Lu Zhao pretended to hold me in high esteem outwardly,

entrusting me with important tasks.

Yet every time we charged into battle,

he abandoned me to certain death.

If not for my tough fate,

I would have long shed blood in the battlefield

and died.

That Lu Xinnian seemed benevolent,

actually wicked.

For over a decade, she never truly cared for me,

only saw me as a dog clinging to her Lu family's

wealth and status,

to be used at her whim.

Kneel!

I saved you only out of pity.

You're nothing but a dog raised by the Lu family.

Now, I've grown tired of you.

See?

The dog you spoke of not only can bite its master

but also can become the master.

Pity that Lu Xinnian died too early.

Otherwise, with such humiliation and hatred,

I would have made sure those two lived in agony

and returned a hundredfold!

Good!

However, what I despise most in life

is deception.

Shiqi, what do you mean?

Just a dog.

I'm tired of it, just kill it.

I truly don't wish to sully your sight.

Now, I'm giving you a chance.

If you still do not trust me,

then I am willing to die by your sword

to prove my loyalty.

Shiqi, you've been enduring humiliation

and repeatedly rendered outstanding service to me.

How could I not trust you?

Drag him away.

Wait!

What a pity.

This time, he's truly dead.

If he had served me back then,

he could be drinking merrily with all of you now.

Drag him away.

So as not to spoil our fun.

Shiqi, take a seat.

Thank you.

Guys, the most exciting performance today

is starting soon.

Guards!

Lu Shiqi, you liar!

Look! What a day today.

Isn't it Lu Xinnian, my never-before-seen Lady Huai'en,

the one who disappeared on our wedding day?

Lu Xinnian, did you hear

what General Shiqi just said?

Today, I'm giving you a chance.

If you can kill Lu Shiqi,

I will let bygones be bygones,

allow you to be back

and let you enjoy endless wealth and glory.

Don't rush.

The next person I'll kill is you.

Really?

Then let me tell you both,

only one of you will walk out of here alive today.

General Lu, be safe.

Xinnian, come with me.

Come with me.

♪The moon kisses the blossom♪

♪Red beans bloom in stealth♪

♪Black hair entwined♪

♪Bound half a life to fate♪

♪The undone chess game♪

♪Is set up anew♪

♪Pieces clatter against the cliff♪

♪Longing shatters in my heart♪

♪A cold blade sunders every vow♪

♪In memory's abyss♪

♪How can regrets be filled?♪

♪When the wind blows♪

♪Candle shadows lean♪

♪A silhouette burns my eyes♪

♪Even if I crush mountains, rivers run dry♪

♪Just to undo the knot inside♪

♪Even if true hearts are buried in eternal night♪

♪I'd still wish to dwell in memories bright♪

♪Shadows in the game♪

♪Truth's hard to tame♪

♪Wanting closeness, kept apart by worlds between♪

♪Wanting to forget, but memories replay their sting♪

♪A tear of hatred♪

♪Falls onto fingertip near♪

♪With obsession♪

♪I mend the world's♪

♪Ever-changing cracks♪