1 00:01:26,839 --> 00:01:29,679 ADAPTED FROM MO SHUBAI'S NOVEL, THE GRAND PRINCESS ON JJWXC.NET 2 00:01:29,759 --> 00:01:30,880 THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION 3 00:02:18,840 --> 00:02:22,560 I will protect this glory on your behalf, Father. 4 00:02:28,120 --> 00:02:29,000 Father. 5 00:02:30,880 --> 00:02:31,840 Please calm down. 6 00:02:49,720 --> 00:02:50,560 Rongqing. 7 00:02:52,079 --> 00:02:53,959 I'm glad you're here. 8 00:02:54,760 --> 00:02:56,040 Whatever happens, 9 00:02:57,239 --> 00:02:58,280 remember this. 10 00:02:58,359 --> 00:02:59,959 The Crown Prince is the monarch 11 00:03:00,640 --> 00:03:01,760 and we are his people. 12 00:03:02,760 --> 00:03:04,079 As long as the Crown Prince 13 00:03:04,160 --> 00:03:06,480 doesn't violate any ethical-- 14 00:03:15,880 --> 00:03:16,760 I… 15 00:03:20,280 --> 00:03:23,440 I can't see. 16 00:03:23,519 --> 00:03:24,440 Rongqing… 17 00:03:25,920 --> 00:03:27,440 Hurry. 18 00:03:27,519 --> 00:03:29,200 Call the physician. 19 00:03:38,320 --> 00:03:39,440 Father. 20 00:03:39,519 --> 00:03:41,760 There's only one way to protect 21 00:03:42,239 --> 00:03:43,679 the glory of the Su Family. 22 00:03:45,320 --> 00:03:47,280 That is to support 23 00:03:47,359 --> 00:03:49,440 a ruler who listens to us. 24 00:03:50,200 --> 00:03:51,160 Or else… 25 00:03:53,040 --> 00:03:54,519 our family will vanish. 26 00:04:08,480 --> 00:04:11,320 Father, have a rest. 27 00:04:11,839 --> 00:04:13,679 I'll be back once everything is done. 28 00:04:13,760 --> 00:04:14,720 No. 29 00:04:14,799 --> 00:04:17,200 SU 30 00:04:19,640 --> 00:04:20,479 Rong… 31 00:04:21,440 --> 00:04:22,360 No. 32 00:04:23,280 --> 00:04:24,159 No. 33 00:04:30,960 --> 00:04:34,200 Grandfather, I wonder if I can make a request. 34 00:04:34,760 --> 00:04:36,039 Based on the ancestral rules, 35 00:04:36,960 --> 00:04:39,680 the patriarch token should inherited by the legitimate firstborn son. 36 00:04:39,760 --> 00:04:42,880 Uncle Lixian, please give it to me. 37 00:04:43,520 --> 00:04:46,280 I can't. You're still young. 38 00:04:47,360 --> 00:04:50,120 If I'm going to give you this, 39 00:04:50,960 --> 00:04:52,240 I'm afraid there will be trouble. 40 00:04:54,080 --> 00:04:55,039 Don't worry. 41 00:04:55,680 --> 00:04:56,840 I'm not asking for it 42 00:04:56,919 --> 00:04:59,280 to fight over a family property. 43 00:05:00,599 --> 00:05:02,680 We are in desperate times 44 00:05:02,760 --> 00:05:05,719 and our family needs a leader. 45 00:05:06,560 --> 00:05:08,800 If I don't take control of these, will you do it? 46 00:05:14,120 --> 00:05:16,840 I'm not joking here. 47 00:05:18,200 --> 00:05:19,120 At any rate, 48 00:05:19,200 --> 00:05:22,440 there should be someone to lead our family. 49 00:05:22,520 --> 00:05:24,560 We will not be choosing anyone. 50 00:05:25,680 --> 00:05:28,120 Choosing no one means everyone has the right to step in. 51 00:05:29,120 --> 00:05:30,760 Uncle Lixian, you need to evaluate it. 52 00:05:30,840 --> 00:05:34,840 Our family and Princess Pingyue shares a deep bond. 53 00:05:34,919 --> 00:05:36,599 If you don't choose anyone to lead, 54 00:05:37,440 --> 00:05:40,400 are you certain that the family's foundation sustains? 55 00:05:41,039 --> 00:05:43,840 Or are you leading us to our deaths? 56 00:05:43,919 --> 00:05:45,159 What you're doing 57 00:05:45,240 --> 00:05:47,120 is the one that will destroy this family! 58 00:05:49,000 --> 00:05:51,080 I know what you're doing. 59 00:05:51,159 --> 00:05:54,320 News from the palace says that Prince Su is alive. 60 00:05:54,400 --> 00:05:56,200 You're helping the Crown Prince, 61 00:05:57,080 --> 00:05:59,320 you're afraid that His Majesty will dethrone him. 62 00:05:59,400 --> 00:06:01,440 So what you are doing now 63 00:06:01,520 --> 00:06:03,039 is seizing the throne. 64 00:06:08,359 --> 00:06:09,599 Wenxuan. 65 00:06:10,240 --> 00:06:12,640 What would you do if we didn't give 66 00:06:12,719 --> 00:06:14,159 the patriarch token to you? 67 00:06:16,159 --> 00:06:17,039 Grandfather. 68 00:06:17,120 --> 00:06:19,280 The Crown Prince is my brother-in-law 69 00:06:19,919 --> 00:06:22,159 and I will not abandon him. 70 00:06:22,719 --> 00:06:25,000 If so, how sure are you? 71 00:06:25,719 --> 00:06:26,840 Father. 72 00:06:26,919 --> 00:06:27,840 Grandfather. 73 00:06:30,280 --> 00:06:31,440 Prince Su is dead. 74 00:06:33,440 --> 00:06:35,400 -And the one in the palace… -He's an impostor. 75 00:06:39,080 --> 00:06:41,640 Apart from me, many people 76 00:06:42,640 --> 00:06:44,240 knows about this. 77 00:06:44,320 --> 00:06:45,919 They can't hide that for long. 78 00:06:46,880 --> 00:06:49,840 That evil consort ruined the purity of the imperial bloodline. 79 00:06:50,320 --> 00:06:51,560 Do you think 80 00:06:51,640 --> 00:06:54,400 that fake Prince Su stands a chance? 81 00:06:58,640 --> 00:07:01,240 Liming, what's your decision? 82 00:07:02,560 --> 00:07:03,440 Father. 83 00:07:07,159 --> 00:07:08,440 I trust Wenxuan. 84 00:07:09,159 --> 00:07:10,400 Pei Liming! 85 00:07:10,479 --> 00:07:12,599 Give him the patriarch token and the warehouse keys. 86 00:07:12,680 --> 00:07:14,799 Father, he's just a kid. 87 00:07:14,880 --> 00:07:17,039 That decision is mine not his! 88 00:07:17,120 --> 00:07:18,280 Give him the patriarch token! 89 00:07:18,359 --> 00:07:20,640 Father, we can't allow him to repeat his mistakes! 90 00:07:20,719 --> 00:07:21,760 Give it to him now! 91 00:07:24,599 --> 00:07:25,479 Our family 92 00:07:25,560 --> 00:07:27,599 should stay out of this. 93 00:07:27,680 --> 00:07:29,440 As of now, it's necessary 94 00:07:29,520 --> 00:07:32,440 to tie Pei Wenxuan and send him to the palace. 95 00:07:33,440 --> 00:07:34,520 You! 96 00:07:41,760 --> 00:07:42,840 Pei Lixian. 97 00:07:43,440 --> 00:07:45,680 Why are you being violent in the ancestral shrine? 98 00:07:45,760 --> 00:07:49,080 To discipline this disgusting descendant on behalf of our ancestors. 99 00:07:49,159 --> 00:07:50,000 This… 100 00:07:50,080 --> 00:07:52,080 Uncle Liming, that's enough. 101 00:07:54,760 --> 00:07:55,960 Grandfather. 102 00:07:56,039 --> 00:07:58,239 Uncle Lixian is being violent in the ancestral shrine. 103 00:07:58,320 --> 00:08:01,640 Please allow me to ease your burden. 104 00:08:12,599 --> 00:08:13,840 What are you waiting for? 105 00:08:13,919 --> 00:08:14,760 Take him. 106 00:08:18,359 --> 00:08:19,760 Uncle Lixian, look around. 107 00:08:20,560 --> 00:08:22,919 Who are their swords pointing at? 108 00:08:39,559 --> 00:08:40,880 Here's the patriarch token. 109 00:08:41,600 --> 00:08:44,079 I will wait for who dares lay a finger on me. 110 00:08:44,640 --> 00:08:45,600 Reporting! 111 00:08:48,040 --> 00:08:50,240 Our men surrounded the front and back yards. 112 00:08:55,760 --> 00:08:57,040 Tong Ye. 113 00:09:13,079 --> 00:09:15,199 Uncle Lixian, this liquor 114 00:09:16,439 --> 00:09:19,959 is what you gave to my father before. 115 00:09:23,040 --> 00:09:24,360 He finished it all. 116 00:09:26,680 --> 00:09:27,600 Today, 117 00:09:28,640 --> 00:09:30,160 I want to return this on his behalf. 118 00:09:49,040 --> 00:09:49,880 Wenxuan. 119 00:09:53,400 --> 00:09:54,439 If you insist 120 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,439 to get the patriarch token, 121 00:09:59,000 --> 00:09:59,880 you can have it. 122 00:09:59,959 --> 00:10:02,000 PEI 123 00:10:04,959 --> 00:10:07,040 PEI 124 00:10:18,040 --> 00:10:19,000 Pei Wenxuan. 125 00:10:26,520 --> 00:10:27,360 Father. 126 00:10:36,160 --> 00:10:38,040 Wenxuan! 127 00:11:13,439 --> 00:11:15,800 SU 128 00:11:15,880 --> 00:11:17,079 My father is gravely ill. 129 00:11:19,120 --> 00:11:21,680 I'll be the acting master of the Su Family. 130 00:11:21,760 --> 00:11:22,800 -Yes, sir! -Yes, sir! 131 00:11:26,360 --> 00:11:27,839 Seal off the inner courtyard. 132 00:11:27,920 --> 00:11:29,959 -Do not allow anyone to pass by. -Yes, sir! 133 00:11:33,280 --> 00:11:34,680 -Mu Hong. -Yes. 134 00:11:34,760 --> 00:11:36,480 Find Su Ronghua and ground him. 135 00:11:37,360 --> 00:11:38,640 Escort the irrelevant clansmen 136 00:11:38,719 --> 00:11:40,480 out of Huajing in batches. 137 00:11:40,959 --> 00:11:43,120 Gather all troops of Su's Mansion 138 00:11:43,199 --> 00:11:45,600 and stand guard at the South Gate. 139 00:11:45,680 --> 00:11:47,360 Send a messenger to Tianshou Pass. 140 00:11:48,120 --> 00:11:50,959 Inform Su Ping about the coup here 141 00:11:52,199 --> 00:11:53,600 and bring back 8,000 elite soldiers. 142 00:11:53,680 --> 00:11:54,800 Yes, sir. 143 00:12:07,760 --> 00:12:09,079 Your Highness. 144 00:12:09,160 --> 00:12:10,360 His Majesty summons you. 145 00:12:29,880 --> 00:12:31,040 A war is approaching, 146 00:12:31,719 --> 00:12:34,199 but at least the people in Huajing are informed. 147 00:12:35,640 --> 00:12:37,240 But for some cities, 148 00:12:37,760 --> 00:12:39,599 they will desperately resist the attack yet fail 149 00:12:40,199 --> 00:12:42,000 and the commanders can't evacuate them in time. 150 00:12:42,480 --> 00:12:43,560 That's the worst. 151 00:12:44,199 --> 00:12:45,439 Others will die 152 00:12:45,959 --> 00:12:47,360 the very next day. 153 00:12:49,520 --> 00:12:51,959 HUAJING 154 00:12:55,680 --> 00:12:56,520 Let's go. 155 00:12:59,839 --> 00:13:01,040 -Your Majesty! -Your Majesty! 156 00:13:01,680 --> 00:13:02,719 Leave now. 157 00:13:03,640 --> 00:13:04,480 Be careful. 158 00:13:10,439 --> 00:13:12,400 Your Majesty, I will call the imperial physician. 159 00:13:12,480 --> 00:13:13,599 Wait. 160 00:13:15,160 --> 00:13:16,800 What time is it? 161 00:13:16,880 --> 00:13:18,040 It's almost Xu hour. 162 00:13:20,920 --> 00:13:22,120 We don't have much time. 163 00:13:23,280 --> 00:13:25,000 The Crown Prince is on his way. 164 00:13:29,000 --> 00:13:32,920 HANQIU PALACE 165 00:13:33,000 --> 00:13:34,240 Greetings, Your Majesty. 166 00:13:37,520 --> 00:13:39,599 Stop! 167 00:13:39,680 --> 00:13:41,839 Stop the carriage! 168 00:13:44,120 --> 00:13:45,000 Stop! 169 00:13:45,719 --> 00:13:46,719 Stop! 170 00:13:46,800 --> 00:13:47,839 -Stop. -Yes. 171 00:13:51,199 --> 00:13:52,040 Your Highness. 172 00:13:52,839 --> 00:13:53,680 Why are you here? 173 00:13:53,760 --> 00:13:55,040 Can we talk? 174 00:13:55,120 --> 00:13:56,959 I just met with Su Ronghua 175 00:13:57,040 --> 00:13:58,680 and said Su Rongqing started a rebellion. 176 00:13:59,280 --> 00:14:01,719 He controls now the Su Family. 177 00:14:01,800 --> 00:14:04,360 The Sus and other noble families conspired with Consort Rou. 178 00:14:04,439 --> 00:14:06,680 They mobilized 8,000 elite soldiers from Tianshou Pass. 179 00:14:09,360 --> 00:14:11,439 Does he make any move? 180 00:14:11,520 --> 00:14:12,560 Not yet. 181 00:14:14,479 --> 00:14:15,360 Not yet? 182 00:14:16,400 --> 00:14:17,400 He's waiting 183 00:14:18,280 --> 00:14:20,280 for Chuan to act. 184 00:14:21,760 --> 00:14:23,360 Once Chuan initiates a coup, 185 00:14:23,920 --> 00:14:26,120 he will have enough reason to kill Chuan. 186 00:14:29,520 --> 00:14:31,319 If the noble families in the capital join him, 187 00:14:31,400 --> 00:14:33,640 Su Rongqing has nearly 10,000 soldiers 188 00:14:33,719 --> 00:14:34,640 in Huajing alone. 189 00:14:34,719 --> 00:14:37,000 If troops from Su and Wang Families 190 00:14:37,079 --> 00:14:38,920 around the Huajing are mobilized tonight, 191 00:14:40,040 --> 00:14:41,280 he can gather 192 00:14:41,360 --> 00:14:44,040 a total of 20,000 soldiers tomorrow in Huajing. 193 00:14:44,680 --> 00:14:45,599 Then, 194 00:14:45,680 --> 00:14:47,040 Chuan will definitely lose. 195 00:14:53,920 --> 00:14:55,000 There is only one way left. 196 00:14:55,640 --> 00:14:58,560 To agree with Father in suppressing the Shangguan Family 197 00:14:59,240 --> 00:15:01,160 and work with him if we want to win. 198 00:15:01,240 --> 00:15:02,560 Your Highness. 199 00:15:02,640 --> 00:15:04,439 What should we do now? 200 00:15:04,520 --> 00:15:06,079 Please decide now. 201 00:15:06,920 --> 00:15:07,800 Your Highness. 202 00:15:07,880 --> 00:15:10,599 If I die in the palace today, 203 00:15:10,680 --> 00:15:11,880 what will you do? 204 00:15:18,360 --> 00:15:19,280 I will go back. 205 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:22,000 I will go back to the palace 206 00:15:22,640 --> 00:15:24,000 and help Li Chuan to escape. 207 00:15:24,079 --> 00:15:25,240 Don't tell anyone. 208 00:15:26,800 --> 00:15:27,680 Yuan Feiyu. 209 00:15:33,640 --> 00:15:35,040 Go back and look for Pei Wenxuan. 210 00:15:35,120 --> 00:15:37,520 Tell him something happened to me and I need him to rescue me. 211 00:15:37,599 --> 00:15:40,120 Then, escort as many members of the Shangguan and Pei families 212 00:15:40,199 --> 00:15:41,839 as possible out of the city. 213 00:15:42,760 --> 00:15:44,520 -Go. -Yes, Your Highness. 214 00:15:46,079 --> 00:15:48,280 Ya, you must leave Huajing too. 215 00:15:48,360 --> 00:15:50,520 -Your Highness, I-- -We must preserve our strength. 216 00:15:51,880 --> 00:15:54,479 As long as the Crown Prince is alive, we stand a chance. 217 00:15:54,560 --> 00:15:55,760 Once Xun Chuan arrives, 218 00:15:56,319 --> 00:15:57,760 you will attack the city immediately. 219 00:15:57,839 --> 00:15:59,439 What about you, Your Highness? 220 00:15:59,520 --> 00:16:01,079 I am staying in the palace 221 00:16:01,959 --> 00:16:02,959 to command the attack. 222 00:16:04,839 --> 00:16:06,359 If no one commands in the palace, 223 00:16:07,160 --> 00:16:09,199 Su Rongqing will know that Chuan is gone. 224 00:16:10,599 --> 00:16:12,000 Besides, even if he finds out 225 00:16:12,079 --> 00:16:13,000 that I am commanding, 226 00:16:13,079 --> 00:16:14,560 I can still buy some time. 227 00:16:16,680 --> 00:16:17,760 That's it. 228 00:16:18,920 --> 00:16:20,160 Hurry up. Stop hesitating. 229 00:16:22,240 --> 00:16:24,280 Your Highness, I will return and inform Lin Feibai 230 00:16:24,359 --> 00:16:26,760 to meet you near the palace and assist you. 231 00:16:26,839 --> 00:16:27,719 All right. 232 00:16:43,400 --> 00:16:44,800 Consort Rou commits treason, 233 00:16:44,880 --> 00:16:46,479 intending to overthrow the throne. 234 00:16:47,040 --> 00:16:50,000 Her Majesty takes over the palace and the imperial guards 235 00:16:50,079 --> 00:16:51,680 by His Majesty orders. 236 00:16:51,760 --> 00:16:52,920 You shall obey. 237 00:16:53,000 --> 00:16:54,800 We will be at Her Majesty's command. 238 00:16:55,520 --> 00:16:56,479 Mr. Pei! 239 00:16:59,040 --> 00:17:00,040 Why are you here? 240 00:17:00,120 --> 00:17:02,680 Her Highness is in trouble at an inn outside the city. 241 00:17:02,760 --> 00:17:04,280 She asks you to go there immediately. 242 00:17:04,359 --> 00:17:06,680 RONG 243 00:17:09,359 --> 00:17:11,560 Tong Ye, lead the troops and stand guard here. 244 00:17:11,639 --> 00:17:13,399 I need to leave the city. I'll be back soon. 245 00:17:19,560 --> 00:17:21,639 Enter the palace now. 246 00:17:35,919 --> 00:17:36,800 Your Majesty. 247 00:17:37,360 --> 00:17:38,240 Mother. 248 00:17:41,200 --> 00:17:42,520 Eunuch Fu. 249 00:17:42,600 --> 00:17:44,399 You've been here for a long time. 250 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:46,600 Most of His Majesty's imperial guards 251 00:17:46,680 --> 00:17:49,360 were replaced by the Shangguan Family. 252 00:17:49,840 --> 00:17:50,840 As of now, 253 00:17:50,919 --> 00:17:53,320 Hanqiu Palace is under my control. 254 00:17:54,600 --> 00:17:57,000 I think you know what to do to save yourself. 255 00:17:58,040 --> 00:17:59,040 I will 256 00:17:59,639 --> 00:18:02,520 follow your orders, Your Majesty. 257 00:18:07,680 --> 00:18:08,960 What are still doing here? 258 00:18:09,040 --> 00:18:11,600 Go in and make him surrender the imperial jade seal. 259 00:18:11,680 --> 00:18:13,879 You will ascend the throne at tomorrow's morning audience. 260 00:18:17,520 --> 00:18:18,440 Mother… 261 00:18:23,680 --> 00:18:25,520 I've taken action on your behalf. 262 00:18:25,600 --> 00:18:26,560 If you don't go now, 263 00:18:26,639 --> 00:18:27,760 he will kill you, 264 00:18:27,840 --> 00:18:29,320 appoint Ling Cheng as Crown Prince, 265 00:18:30,200 --> 00:18:32,000 and execute me, your sister, 266 00:18:32,080 --> 00:18:33,560 and the entire Shangguan Family. 267 00:18:44,840 --> 00:18:46,639 HANQIU PALACE 268 00:19:08,760 --> 00:19:11,320 I wanted to give you a chance to choose. 269 00:19:13,560 --> 00:19:15,639 But you ignored it 270 00:19:16,760 --> 00:19:18,639 and showed me your answer. 271 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,879 Do you know 272 00:19:25,840 --> 00:19:27,120 if you kill me, 273 00:19:28,560 --> 00:19:31,760 you will be part of history with a tainted reputation? 274 00:19:32,240 --> 00:19:35,040 It doesn't matter. 275 00:19:37,720 --> 00:19:40,280 You are not even scared of that. 276 00:19:42,200 --> 00:19:43,360 It seems… 277 00:19:45,679 --> 00:19:48,760 you wanted the throne so desperately! 278 00:19:53,240 --> 00:19:54,080 No. 279 00:19:55,440 --> 00:19:56,280 Not you. 280 00:19:58,760 --> 00:20:00,200 It's your mother, 281 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:02,440 your sister, 282 00:20:02,520 --> 00:20:04,120 and the Shangguan Family. 283 00:20:04,200 --> 00:20:06,600 All of you want my throne! 284 00:20:09,800 --> 00:20:10,760 Father. 285 00:20:12,280 --> 00:20:14,720 I don't care about the throne. 286 00:20:17,440 --> 00:20:18,760 What baffles me is 287 00:20:20,560 --> 00:20:22,720 why you hate me. 288 00:20:23,200 --> 00:20:24,960 You're my son. 289 00:20:26,159 --> 00:20:27,760 I don't hate you. 290 00:20:29,040 --> 00:20:31,240 I hate your mother 291 00:20:31,800 --> 00:20:33,120 and the Shangguan Family. 292 00:20:38,480 --> 00:20:39,679 The Shangguan Family 293 00:20:41,200 --> 00:20:42,879 is greedy. 294 00:20:43,879 --> 00:20:45,879 They treat the Li Family as their puppets 295 00:20:47,240 --> 00:20:48,800 and intend to rule the country with us 296 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:52,040 through a marriage alliance. 297 00:20:52,879 --> 00:20:54,480 They're heartless! 298 00:20:56,480 --> 00:20:58,520 Do you think your mother truly loves you? 299 00:21:01,080 --> 00:21:02,440 Do you think the Shangguan Family… 300 00:21:04,240 --> 00:21:06,080 regard you as their family? 301 00:21:08,200 --> 00:21:09,919 No, they don't. 302 00:21:11,720 --> 00:21:13,080 You're just a tool 303 00:21:13,159 --> 00:21:15,600 they use to control the Great Xia. 304 00:21:30,760 --> 00:21:32,240 What are you doing here? 305 00:21:32,840 --> 00:21:34,480 I'm here to see you for the last time. 306 00:21:35,320 --> 00:21:36,399 Li Ming. 307 00:21:36,480 --> 00:21:39,240 My brother replaced more than half of your guards 308 00:21:39,320 --> 00:21:41,600 with the people who work for the Shangguan Family. 309 00:21:42,399 --> 00:21:45,040 Your Hanqiu Palace and the entire palace 310 00:21:45,960 --> 00:21:48,000 are now in my control. 311 00:21:54,520 --> 00:21:56,080 I should have seen 312 00:21:57,120 --> 00:21:59,560 that the Shangguan Family will start a rebellion. 313 00:22:00,480 --> 00:22:01,840 It's just that 314 00:22:02,399 --> 00:22:05,240 I didn't expect you to be ruthless. 315 00:22:09,439 --> 00:22:11,480 When you sent people to build Beiyan Pagoda for me, 316 00:22:12,439 --> 00:22:14,439 I thought we had genuine feelings for each other. 317 00:22:16,240 --> 00:22:17,679 Because you once told me 318 00:22:18,159 --> 00:22:21,280 you would show me the prettiest stars in the universe. 319 00:22:22,360 --> 00:22:23,919 The stars on the ground 320 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:26,439 are the prosperous nation you give me. 321 00:22:28,040 --> 00:22:29,720 And the stars in the sky 322 00:22:31,080 --> 00:22:33,639 would be within my reach when I stood at Beiyan Pagoda. 323 00:22:36,760 --> 00:22:38,439 I thought 324 00:22:38,520 --> 00:22:40,520 I was so close to the love 325 00:22:40,600 --> 00:22:42,520 that everyone yearned for. 326 00:22:43,600 --> 00:22:44,800 But then, 327 00:22:44,879 --> 00:22:46,600 you favored one consort after another 328 00:22:46,679 --> 00:22:48,480 for the sake of power dynamics. 329 00:22:49,120 --> 00:22:50,560 Beiyan Pagoda… 330 00:22:52,840 --> 00:22:55,280 became a symbol of ridicule against me. 331 00:22:58,360 --> 00:23:01,439 When I thought you're at least Chuan's father, 332 00:23:01,520 --> 00:23:04,560 you fully supported Li Cheng and tried to dethrone Chuan! 333 00:23:12,840 --> 00:23:14,200 What are you waiting for? 334 00:23:19,360 --> 00:23:20,200 Do it now. 335 00:23:42,840 --> 00:23:43,800 Li Chuan. 336 00:23:44,760 --> 00:23:46,560 Many people are waiting for you outside. 337 00:23:46,639 --> 00:23:49,480 A slight delay in your ascension could lead to upheaval. Hurry. 338 00:23:50,960 --> 00:23:52,679 Shangguan Yue. 339 00:23:52,760 --> 00:23:54,159 He's my son. 340 00:23:54,679 --> 00:23:56,360 Will that be easy to kill your own father? 341 00:23:56,439 --> 00:23:58,240 Just do it! 342 00:23:59,320 --> 00:24:00,800 Mad woman! 343 00:24:00,879 --> 00:24:02,120 Had I known this day would come, 344 00:24:02,200 --> 00:24:04,360 I would've torn down the Beiyan Pagoda! 345 00:24:07,080 --> 00:24:08,560 Once I kill you, 346 00:24:09,040 --> 00:24:11,040 I will destroy it with my own hands! 347 00:24:11,960 --> 00:24:13,240 -I will do it! -Mother! 348 00:24:16,040 --> 00:24:17,720 You are so indecisive. 349 00:24:17,800 --> 00:24:20,200 How can you be the Crown Prince or even the Emperor? 350 00:24:20,280 --> 00:24:22,480 Kill him and you will become the Emperor. 351 00:24:22,560 --> 00:24:23,919 The whole country will be yours. 352 00:24:24,760 --> 00:24:25,960 Kill him now! 353 00:24:26,040 --> 00:24:27,360 Put your sword down. 354 00:24:27,439 --> 00:24:29,320 Chuan, put it down. 355 00:24:31,480 --> 00:24:33,840 Why are you here, Rong? 356 00:24:33,919 --> 00:24:36,040 Rong, you… 357 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:40,840 Mother. 358 00:24:43,000 --> 00:24:44,360 He poisoned Li Cheng to death too. 359 00:24:45,360 --> 00:24:46,280 What did you say? 360 00:24:52,159 --> 00:24:54,919 The Li Cheng in the palace is an impostor? 361 00:24:56,840 --> 00:24:58,080 That's right. 362 00:24:58,159 --> 00:24:59,639 He didn't trust Li Cheng 363 00:25:01,600 --> 00:25:03,919 and intended to keep him in check with poison. 364 00:25:05,040 --> 00:25:06,000 Am I right? 365 00:25:10,760 --> 00:25:11,600 Yes. 366 00:25:13,040 --> 00:25:15,840 I poisoned Cheng. 367 00:25:18,360 --> 00:25:20,280 But my intention of keeping him in check 368 00:25:20,360 --> 00:25:22,800 is for your sake too, Chuan. 369 00:25:25,480 --> 00:25:28,240 You don't love anyone, Li Ming. 370 00:25:30,040 --> 00:25:31,760 Your throne only matters to you. 371 00:25:36,159 --> 00:25:37,159 Mother. 372 00:25:38,199 --> 00:25:40,600 Su Rongqing and Xiao Rou are working with each other 373 00:25:41,120 --> 00:25:42,679 and waiting with their troops now. 374 00:25:42,760 --> 00:25:44,159 Once Chuan commits parricide, 375 00:25:45,040 --> 00:25:47,080 they will kill him with the rebellion as an excuse 376 00:25:47,159 --> 00:25:48,800 and ascend the impostor to the throne. 377 00:25:48,879 --> 00:25:49,800 What? 378 00:25:50,639 --> 00:25:51,639 Then… 379 00:25:53,399 --> 00:25:56,720 Both of you must leave the palace now. 380 00:25:56,800 --> 00:25:57,919 I'll stay here. 381 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:59,480 You're staying here alone? 382 00:26:00,760 --> 00:26:03,159 Yes. You must leave. 383 00:26:03,240 --> 00:26:04,480 -Chuan. -Chuan! 384 00:26:05,679 --> 00:26:06,520 Chuan. 385 00:26:07,159 --> 00:26:10,040 The chance I offered is still on the table. 386 00:26:11,720 --> 00:26:14,000 If you help me get rid the entire Shangguan Family, 387 00:26:14,679 --> 00:26:16,560 I will give you the throne now. 388 00:26:17,280 --> 00:26:19,040 I can give you the entire nation too. 389 00:26:33,960 --> 00:26:36,320 I will not give Rong and Mother up 390 00:26:36,399 --> 00:26:38,040 to stay alive. 391 00:26:40,199 --> 00:26:43,399 I may not be qualified to become a crown prince 392 00:26:43,480 --> 00:26:45,360 or even a monarch, 393 00:26:45,439 --> 00:26:47,000 but I don't want to be like you. 394 00:26:48,720 --> 00:26:50,360 I want to protect my family. 395 00:26:50,439 --> 00:26:52,199 I want to be with someone I like 396 00:26:52,280 --> 00:26:53,800 and do things I like. 397 00:26:53,879 --> 00:26:56,919 I don't want to sacrifice anyone's life for my own gain. 398 00:26:59,919 --> 00:27:01,520 I want to be indecisive. 399 00:27:02,240 --> 00:27:04,360 I want to be naive and kind. 400 00:27:05,120 --> 00:27:06,679 I want to hold no grudges. 401 00:27:06,760 --> 00:27:08,480 You're such an idiot! 402 00:27:10,199 --> 00:27:12,560 Scold me all you want. I don't care. 403 00:27:13,360 --> 00:27:15,040 You hate me anyway. 404 00:27:17,120 --> 00:27:19,280 Whatever it is, Father, 405 00:27:20,840 --> 00:27:21,840 I will not kill you. 406 00:27:22,760 --> 00:27:23,879 That will taint my heart. 407 00:27:25,480 --> 00:27:26,800 Rong, let's leave. 408 00:27:26,879 --> 00:27:28,120 Mother. 409 00:27:28,199 --> 00:27:29,120 Chuan. 410 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,919 Chuan! 411 00:27:35,480 --> 00:27:36,439 Chuan. 412 00:27:37,679 --> 00:27:38,520 Chuan. 413 00:27:39,199 --> 00:27:40,159 Listen to me. 414 00:27:41,639 --> 00:27:42,879 I can't leave. 415 00:27:42,960 --> 00:27:45,399 I have to disguise as you and stay here 416 00:27:45,480 --> 00:27:47,199 so Su Rongqing won't get suspicious. 417 00:27:47,280 --> 00:27:49,080 Rong, I'm not leaving. 418 00:27:49,159 --> 00:27:50,120 Either we leave together 419 00:27:50,199 --> 00:27:51,560 or I will stay here with you. 420 00:27:51,639 --> 00:27:53,919 If Su and Xiao Families' troops will combine, 421 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,439 we don't stand a chance. 422 00:27:56,199 --> 00:27:58,280 Leave and return only after gathering reinforcements. 423 00:27:58,360 --> 00:28:00,679 No. As I said, 424 00:28:00,760 --> 00:28:01,919 I will stay to protect you-- 425 00:28:02,720 --> 00:28:04,639 What are you doing? Chuan! 426 00:28:04,720 --> 00:28:06,320 Mother, leave now. 427 00:28:06,399 --> 00:28:08,240 Or else, all of us will be trapped here. 428 00:28:08,320 --> 00:28:09,840 And you? 429 00:28:13,600 --> 00:28:15,679 Rong! 430 00:28:23,840 --> 00:28:25,159 Where is Her Highness' carriage? 431 00:28:29,959 --> 00:28:32,040 What's going on here? Where is Her Highness? 432 00:28:33,760 --> 00:28:34,840 She's in the palace. 433 00:28:35,679 --> 00:28:36,560 Why did she go back? 434 00:28:36,639 --> 00:28:39,959 Su Rongqing may have led an army of 30,000 to ambush in Huajing. 435 00:28:40,600 --> 00:28:41,800 Her Highness is stalling, 436 00:28:41,879 --> 00:28:43,520 so the Crown Prince can leave the palace. 437 00:28:43,600 --> 00:28:46,480 She's concerned you'd be trapped there, and sent me to lure you out. 438 00:28:47,800 --> 00:28:48,639 What's this? 439 00:28:49,159 --> 00:28:50,639 She told me to give you that letter 440 00:28:50,720 --> 00:28:52,360 when you arrive here. 441 00:28:53,439 --> 00:28:55,000 You love me more than your life, 442 00:28:55,800 --> 00:28:56,840 and so do I. 443 00:28:57,520 --> 00:28:58,360 I have no regrets. 444 00:28:59,760 --> 00:29:00,679 Li Rong. 445 00:29:05,000 --> 00:29:05,919 Sir. 446 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,919 Her Highness is doing this for the bigger picture. 447 00:29:10,679 --> 00:29:12,159 Who did Su Rongqing contact? 448 00:29:12,800 --> 00:29:14,760 The Wang Family, the Zheng Family, the Gu Family, 449 00:29:15,280 --> 00:29:17,159 and the Xiao Family under Consort Rou's lead. 450 00:29:17,240 --> 00:29:18,360 Try every possible means 451 00:29:19,080 --> 00:29:21,199 to track down these families. 452 00:29:21,760 --> 00:29:23,600 Arrest those who have left the city. 453 00:29:23,679 --> 00:29:24,679 As for those who remain, 454 00:29:24,760 --> 00:29:26,600 attack their mansions. 455 00:29:27,679 --> 00:29:28,919 They will probably bring troops 456 00:29:29,000 --> 00:29:30,720 to surround the palace tomorrow morning, 457 00:29:31,280 --> 00:29:33,000 leaving fewer soldiers in their mansions. 458 00:29:33,080 --> 00:29:34,280 By then, 459 00:29:34,360 --> 00:29:36,439 capture everyone there, 460 00:29:36,520 --> 00:29:37,919 especially the Sus and Wangs. 461 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:40,560 -You will have a bad reputation for this. -Just do as I say. 462 00:30:11,879 --> 00:30:12,879 You're scared of me? 463 00:30:16,080 --> 00:30:17,000 I'm not. 464 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,480 You're not scared of Chuan, 465 00:30:20,760 --> 00:30:21,760 but you fear me. 466 00:30:23,520 --> 00:30:24,399 Why? 467 00:30:28,800 --> 00:30:30,280 Do you think I will kill you? 468 00:30:32,560 --> 00:30:33,800 And he won't? 469 00:30:33,879 --> 00:30:35,240 Isn't that true? 470 00:30:39,720 --> 00:30:40,760 He's not like you. 471 00:30:54,840 --> 00:30:56,199 Don't worry. 472 00:30:56,280 --> 00:30:58,040 I can easily kill you now. 473 00:30:58,879 --> 00:31:00,360 I don't need poison. 474 00:31:04,199 --> 00:31:05,639 Why did you come back? 475 00:31:07,159 --> 00:31:09,360 Are you here to die in Chuan's stead? 476 00:31:13,840 --> 00:31:15,240 Where are Consort Rou and Li Cheng? 477 00:31:18,159 --> 00:31:19,240 Why are you asking? 478 00:31:19,720 --> 00:31:21,720 Honestly, I've always been confused 479 00:31:22,840 --> 00:31:24,199 as to what you really want. 480 00:31:25,480 --> 00:31:27,159 You want to suppress the noble families 481 00:31:27,240 --> 00:31:28,560 and the Shangguan Family, 482 00:31:28,639 --> 00:31:30,919 but you can't see Chuan has the same intention as yours. 483 00:31:31,720 --> 00:31:33,439 You've tried so hard to dethrone him. 484 00:31:34,280 --> 00:31:35,480 Why is that? 485 00:31:36,840 --> 00:31:39,040 Despite knowing Li Cheng is an impostor, 486 00:31:39,120 --> 00:31:41,600 are you still willing to give the throne to him? 487 00:31:42,240 --> 00:31:43,360 Cut your bullshit. 488 00:31:43,439 --> 00:31:44,919 Although Cheng was poisoned, 489 00:31:46,080 --> 00:31:47,520 the poison has been neutralized. 490 00:31:47,600 --> 00:31:50,000 No physician can neutralize the Poison of the Fragrant Beauty. 491 00:31:50,080 --> 00:31:51,679 You knew that when you used it, right? 492 00:31:59,919 --> 00:32:00,840 You haven't answered 493 00:32:02,560 --> 00:32:03,760 my question. 494 00:32:06,280 --> 00:32:07,919 Why did you do that to Chuan? 495 00:32:10,679 --> 00:32:12,760 Because he's not just part of the Li Family. 496 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:16,439 He can never break free from the Shangguan Family. 497 00:32:18,399 --> 00:32:19,360 So as you. 498 00:32:20,959 --> 00:32:22,560 You're also part of the Shangguans 499 00:32:22,639 --> 00:32:23,840 and can never get away from-- 500 00:32:23,919 --> 00:32:25,439 We are part of the Shangguans, 501 00:32:25,520 --> 00:32:27,080 but are we not your children? 502 00:32:39,080 --> 00:32:40,000 Forget it. 503 00:32:42,560 --> 00:32:44,000 Enough with these upsetting things. 504 00:32:48,480 --> 00:32:49,320 Father. 505 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:53,159 I have a child too. 506 00:32:55,959 --> 00:32:57,760 This is my first child 507 00:32:59,320 --> 00:33:00,360 in nearly 40 years. 508 00:33:03,000 --> 00:33:04,080 Forty years? 509 00:33:05,879 --> 00:33:07,199 What are you talking about? 510 00:33:12,360 --> 00:33:13,560 Let me tell you a secret. 511 00:33:15,199 --> 00:33:16,159 In fact… 512 00:33:18,040 --> 00:33:19,280 I don't know why this happened, 513 00:33:19,360 --> 00:33:20,760 but I lived twice. 514 00:33:23,719 --> 00:33:25,120 Maybe not. 515 00:33:26,199 --> 00:33:28,600 Maybe it's just a dream. 516 00:33:30,679 --> 00:33:32,159 I'm not sure if you're in my dreams 517 00:33:32,240 --> 00:33:34,639 or am I in yours. 518 00:33:35,240 --> 00:33:36,639 Are you insane? 519 00:33:40,360 --> 00:33:41,919 I know you won't believe that. 520 00:33:44,679 --> 00:33:46,439 Honestly, you hated Li Chuan. 521 00:33:48,240 --> 00:33:50,080 You think he's weak 522 00:33:50,679 --> 00:33:52,760 and doesn't want to suppress the noble families. 523 00:33:57,080 --> 00:34:00,120 He was much crueler than you later on. 524 00:34:02,199 --> 00:34:03,679 He went on expeditions to the North, 525 00:34:03,760 --> 00:34:05,439 slaughtered the entire Su Family, 526 00:34:06,159 --> 00:34:08,080 and reformed the appointment system for officials. 527 00:34:30,040 --> 00:34:31,159 Close the gate! 528 00:34:31,239 --> 00:34:32,719 Close the gate! 529 00:34:32,799 --> 00:34:35,279 Back off! 530 00:34:41,040 --> 00:34:42,000 Ya. 531 00:34:43,360 --> 00:34:44,600 I will go and stop my cousin 532 00:34:44,679 --> 00:34:45,920 and tell him the truth. 533 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:48,000 Don't worry about me or push yourself too hard. 534 00:34:48,080 --> 00:34:49,319 I know. 535 00:34:57,759 --> 00:34:58,600 Take care. 536 00:34:58,680 --> 00:34:59,839 Take care. 537 00:35:01,720 --> 00:35:02,720 Be careful. 538 00:35:02,799 --> 00:35:03,720 I will. 539 00:35:08,960 --> 00:35:10,160 Don't want him to leave? 540 00:35:11,839 --> 00:35:13,319 Bring the Crown Prince and Empress to safety. 541 00:35:13,400 --> 00:35:15,560 Send someone to contact Xun Chuan to see where she is. 542 00:35:15,640 --> 00:35:17,520 Then, count the forces outside the city. 543 00:35:19,799 --> 00:35:21,200 We can't stay by Her Highness' side, 544 00:35:22,520 --> 00:35:23,720 but we must save her. 545 00:35:27,680 --> 00:35:28,640 Your Highness. 546 00:35:29,319 --> 00:35:31,400 From the Inspectorate, Pei's Mansion, and your mansion, 547 00:35:31,480 --> 00:35:32,880 there are more than 3,000 soldiers. 548 00:35:32,960 --> 00:35:35,600 and they are gathered around Hanqiu Palace. 549 00:35:40,080 --> 00:35:41,120 It seems 550 00:35:42,560 --> 00:35:44,839 you're going all out for this battle. 551 00:35:47,080 --> 00:35:48,120 Not really. 552 00:35:50,560 --> 00:35:51,839 If I'm meant to lose, 553 00:35:51,920 --> 00:35:53,279 why don't I just surrender? 554 00:35:54,360 --> 00:35:55,960 If we fought wars for a few more years 555 00:35:58,120 --> 00:36:00,279 to eliminate all the noble families 556 00:36:01,960 --> 00:36:04,000 and let the Great Xia collapse, 557 00:36:04,839 --> 00:36:06,520 perhaps a new dynasty 558 00:36:07,120 --> 00:36:08,400 could change the situation. 559 00:36:08,880 --> 00:36:10,240 Don't you think 560 00:36:10,920 --> 00:36:11,920 this is too cruel? 561 00:36:12,400 --> 00:36:13,560 Cruel? 562 00:36:17,640 --> 00:36:20,120 Neither of us wishes for the Great Xia's destruction. 563 00:36:22,319 --> 00:36:24,279 The people don't want that either. 564 00:36:34,720 --> 00:36:36,040 Pei Wenxuan always says 565 00:36:36,759 --> 00:36:39,080 the essence of power lies in understanding human nature. 566 00:36:40,680 --> 00:36:42,279 He says I don't understand human nature. 567 00:36:43,040 --> 00:36:44,279 And if I do, 568 00:36:44,360 --> 00:36:46,520 I will be a good ruler. 569 00:36:49,000 --> 00:36:50,600 It's true that you don't. 570 00:36:53,200 --> 00:36:54,120 If you did, 571 00:36:55,720 --> 00:36:57,440 you wouldn't have pressured Chuan 572 00:36:58,759 --> 00:37:00,600 and yourself to this extent. 573 00:37:02,120 --> 00:37:05,240 This palace forces people to turn into demons 574 00:37:06,040 --> 00:37:08,920 and makes them believe that the world is supposed to be like a living hell. 575 00:37:10,600 --> 00:37:11,960 Then continue to push others. 576 00:37:16,080 --> 00:37:17,480 Pei Wenxuan is right. 577 00:37:18,480 --> 00:37:21,279 Only if I had realized this sooner. 578 00:37:31,920 --> 00:37:32,799 Your Highness. 579 00:37:35,920 --> 00:37:38,680 Your Majesty, it's time for the morning audience. 580 00:37:43,799 --> 00:37:44,680 Rong. 581 00:37:47,600 --> 00:37:49,720 You go on my behalf. 582 00:37:52,920 --> 00:37:56,680 You haven't seen the golden throne that close. 583 00:37:59,120 --> 00:38:00,400 Go and have a look. 584 00:38:03,560 --> 00:38:05,600 Fulai, draft a decree. 585 00:38:05,680 --> 00:38:07,560 Yes, Your Majesty. 586 00:38:15,680 --> 00:38:16,520 Rong. 587 00:38:19,120 --> 00:38:21,080 Come and sit here. 588 00:38:40,799 --> 00:38:41,839 This jade seal… 589 00:38:45,160 --> 00:38:46,520 You can have it. 590 00:38:47,960 --> 00:38:48,880 What? 591 00:38:54,920 --> 00:38:57,120 This belongs to you. 592 00:39:00,440 --> 00:39:02,080 I'm returning it to you. 593 00:39:04,400 --> 00:39:06,160 When you were a month old, 594 00:39:08,680 --> 00:39:11,000 I held a ceremony to predict what will you be in the future. 595 00:39:14,600 --> 00:39:16,520 You grabbed this jade seal. 596 00:39:18,520 --> 00:39:20,000 It symbolizes power. 597 00:39:24,240 --> 00:39:27,040 I was so happy. 598 00:39:28,960 --> 00:39:30,759 I thought my dear daughter 599 00:39:32,080 --> 00:39:34,120 would achieve something great. 600 00:39:35,759 --> 00:39:37,080 Since then, 601 00:39:37,160 --> 00:39:39,520 I have been carrying this with me. 602 00:39:40,279 --> 00:39:42,400 But as you grew older 603 00:39:42,960 --> 00:39:45,000 and became more opinionated, 604 00:39:46,279 --> 00:39:49,040 I began fearing this jade seal. 605 00:39:51,960 --> 00:39:54,120 I fear the power in your hands too. 606 00:39:56,960 --> 00:39:58,400 Sometimes, 607 00:39:59,960 --> 00:40:00,920 I wonder 608 00:40:02,359 --> 00:40:03,520 if this jade seal… 609 00:40:06,600 --> 00:40:09,359 holds my fear of you 610 00:40:10,759 --> 00:40:11,720 or my love for you. 611 00:40:18,120 --> 00:40:19,359 That was the first time 612 00:40:20,440 --> 00:40:22,240 I became a father. 613 00:40:26,040 --> 00:40:27,960 When I saw your little hands 614 00:40:30,520 --> 00:40:33,080 grabbing this jade seal tightly… 615 00:40:39,560 --> 00:40:41,359 I was elated. 616 00:40:55,359 --> 00:40:56,200 Take it. 617 00:41:11,120 --> 00:41:12,160 Rong. 618 00:41:12,240 --> 00:41:13,120 PEACE AND PROSPERITY 619 00:41:13,200 --> 00:41:14,480 Don't blame me. 620 00:41:36,200 --> 00:41:37,680 How is the situation in the palace? 621 00:41:37,759 --> 00:41:39,920 Mr. Su, are you really sure about this? 622 00:41:43,200 --> 00:41:45,480 With all of your troops, 623 00:41:45,560 --> 00:41:47,520 we have 30,000 soldiers now. 624 00:41:47,600 --> 00:41:49,680 The palace is sealed, 625 00:41:49,759 --> 00:41:52,000 but news continues to come out. 626 00:41:52,080 --> 00:41:53,960 The morning audience hasn't been canceled yet. 627 00:41:54,040 --> 00:41:56,279 Perhaps Li Chuan will announce his ascension 628 00:41:56,359 --> 00:41:57,920 during the morning audience. 629 00:41:58,560 --> 00:41:59,600 If he dares to announce it, 630 00:42:00,319 --> 00:42:01,839 it means His Majesty… 631 00:42:07,440 --> 00:42:08,279 Sir. 632 00:42:08,960 --> 00:42:10,319 Fulai has come with a decree 633 00:42:10,400 --> 00:42:12,240 summoning the Su Family, the Wang Family, 634 00:42:12,319 --> 00:42:14,440 the Gu Family, the Zheng Family, and the Xiao Family 635 00:42:14,520 --> 00:42:15,839 to the imperial hall. 636 00:42:23,799 --> 00:42:26,359 This is our opportunity now. 637 00:42:27,440 --> 00:42:29,120 It seems His Majesty is being held hostage. 638 00:42:30,600 --> 00:42:33,319 Li Chuan is issuing a fake decree 639 00:42:33,400 --> 00:42:34,520 to lure us into negotiation. 640 00:42:36,200 --> 00:42:37,200 However, 641 00:42:38,279 --> 00:42:40,960 before my cousin and Mr. Wang mobilize the troops, 642 00:42:41,040 --> 00:42:43,120 there are only over 10,000 soldiers around the city. 643 00:42:43,200 --> 00:42:44,120 Therefore, 644 00:42:45,359 --> 00:42:47,359 you have to deploy your forces. 645 00:42:48,160 --> 00:42:50,120 Otherwise, not only will we fail to attack, 646 00:42:50,200 --> 00:42:52,200 but we might also be swayed by them 647 00:42:52,279 --> 00:42:53,839 during the morning audience. 648 00:42:53,920 --> 00:42:54,839 Don't worry. 649 00:42:55,560 --> 00:42:57,799 Since we have decided to form an alliance with you, 650 00:42:57,880 --> 00:42:58,880 we won't hide anything. 651 00:42:59,480 --> 00:43:00,359 Very well. 652 00:43:03,000 --> 00:43:04,120 Let's enter the palace.