1 00:01:25,222 --> 00:01:30,039 (A Journey to Love) 2 00:01:30,120 --> 00:01:33,002 (Episode 15) 3 00:01:35,170 --> 00:01:36,170 Mei Niang. 4 00:01:40,793 --> 00:01:43,173 Shi San, are you going to cry now? 5 00:01:43,276 --> 00:01:45,362 - Stop laughing. Get on. - I feel so sad for you. 6 00:01:46,132 --> 00:01:49,022 Jin Mei Niang is quite versatile, 7 00:01:49,920 --> 00:01:51,680 skilled in both charm and dance. 8 00:01:51,860 --> 00:01:53,302 Is that tall man 9 00:01:53,606 --> 00:01:57,312 the former vice chief of Six Realms Hall, Ning Yuan Zhou? 10 00:01:57,408 --> 00:01:58,602 Positive. 11 00:01:58,893 --> 00:02:00,602 Report this to headquarters. 12 00:02:01,652 --> 00:02:03,462 His Excellency will decide on this. 13 00:02:03,752 --> 00:02:04,752 Roger that. 14 00:02:05,520 --> 00:02:08,523 What about Yu Lang's letter? 15 00:02:08,812 --> 00:02:10,343 Liu Family Village is not far from here. 16 00:02:10,473 --> 00:02:12,202 Bring two people with you. 17 00:02:12,432 --> 00:02:13,762 We'll pay them a visit at noon. 18 00:02:13,980 --> 00:02:16,610 Maybe we should bring more people. 19 00:02:18,719 --> 00:02:19,719 Why? 20 00:02:20,840 --> 00:02:22,722 Carrying out your order, 21 00:02:22,806 --> 00:02:24,125 I investigated the case 22 00:02:24,213 --> 00:02:26,239 of the bandit attack on the Wu's diplomatic team in Xu City. 23 00:02:26,685 --> 00:02:28,434 Our informant said 24 00:02:28,652 --> 00:02:29,752 that day on the street, 25 00:02:29,832 --> 00:02:31,313 he heard Wu's Lord Li shout out 26 00:02:31,393 --> 00:02:33,222 the name of the man who came to save him. 27 00:02:33,592 --> 00:02:36,113 The first word of his name sounded like "Ru." 28 00:02:36,193 --> 00:02:37,193 Ru... 29 00:02:40,335 --> 00:02:42,622 I suspect that this "Ru" 30 00:02:42,900 --> 00:02:44,751 might be the Ru from Ru Yi. 31 00:02:46,860 --> 00:02:49,571 How did Ru Yi end up being involved with the people of Wu? 32 00:02:51,032 --> 00:02:52,262 Oh, no. 33 00:02:52,763 --> 00:02:54,912 Ru Yi, Hu Po, Wu's diplomatic team, 34 00:02:55,861 --> 00:02:57,942 We might have fallen into a well-laid trap. 35 00:02:58,453 --> 00:03:00,062 Someone is fooling us. 36 00:03:02,953 --> 00:03:06,382 (Jing City - He County) 37 00:03:06,463 --> 00:03:09,562 (Coaching Inn, He County) 38 00:03:28,145 --> 00:03:30,822 Yuan Lu, lend me some of your Fire Bombs. 39 00:03:32,141 --> 00:03:33,754 Are you going to meet with the Crimson Guard? 40 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,862 Didn't the letter say two days later? 41 00:03:36,193 --> 00:03:37,513 After the Crimson Guard receives the letter, 42 00:03:37,639 --> 00:03:39,185 they will most likely arrive early at Qingfeng Temple 43 00:03:39,266 --> 00:03:40,762 and lie in wait for me. 44 00:03:40,873 --> 00:03:42,319 They will probably set up an ambush then. 45 00:03:42,416 --> 00:03:43,687 I'll send someone with you. 46 00:03:43,832 --> 00:03:44,832 No need. 47 00:03:44,913 --> 00:03:46,952 With this in hand, I can handle them alone. 48 00:03:47,420 --> 00:03:49,279 - Chief... - Yuan Lu, 49 00:03:50,110 --> 00:03:51,222 you stay here. 50 00:03:54,973 --> 00:03:56,132 I'll go with her. 51 00:03:58,052 --> 00:03:59,052 It's fine. 52 00:04:01,173 --> 00:04:03,053 This is a personal vendetta between me and the Crimson Guard. 53 00:04:03,148 --> 00:04:04,978 There's no need for Six Realms Hall to get involved. 54 00:04:07,416 --> 00:04:09,185 Well, we won't get involved. 55 00:04:09,501 --> 00:04:11,971 I was going to Chu's Mishan Town to buy medicine anyway. 56 00:04:12,069 --> 00:04:13,349 It's just on the same way. 57 00:04:13,499 --> 00:04:14,659 What medicine are you buying? 58 00:04:19,027 --> 00:04:20,622 What medicine am I buying? 59 00:04:20,734 --> 00:04:23,042 Anesthetic, healing medicine, poison. 60 00:04:23,123 --> 00:04:24,202 We need to stock them up. 61 00:04:24,296 --> 00:04:26,142 We used them all up after Tianxing Canyon. 62 00:04:26,645 --> 00:04:27,882 Qian Zhao, 63 00:04:29,045 --> 00:04:30,976 I'll leave the command to you while I'm away. 64 00:04:32,192 --> 00:04:33,192 Got it. 65 00:04:33,452 --> 00:04:36,153 Chief, do you want me to help you carry the medicines? 66 00:04:36,320 --> 00:04:38,249 I think you will need an extra hand. 67 00:04:38,410 --> 00:04:39,530 I need a hand. 68 00:04:39,611 --> 00:04:41,170 - Hang on, for what? - What's wrong with you? 69 00:04:41,320 --> 00:04:42,857 He's finally taking advantage of his position for personal reasons. 70 00:04:42,938 --> 00:04:44,822 Why do you want to be the third wheel? 71 00:05:07,538 --> 00:05:09,162 Two days later, 72 00:05:09,989 --> 00:05:12,080 even the bird sounds I hear 73 00:05:12,460 --> 00:05:14,890 won't belong to Wu anymore. 74 00:05:15,037 --> 00:05:16,056 Your Highness, 75 00:05:16,137 --> 00:05:18,901 the pigeons that pass messages between our diplomatic team and An 76 00:05:18,982 --> 00:05:20,003 are from Wu. 77 00:05:20,084 --> 00:05:21,293 Whenever Your Highness wants to hear them sing, 78 00:05:21,383 --> 00:05:22,782 I'll make them sing at your command. 79 00:05:22,860 --> 00:05:24,290 How can that be the same? 80 00:05:26,493 --> 00:05:29,222 Forget it. You won't understand. 81 00:05:32,441 --> 00:05:33,522 Your Highness, 82 00:05:33,705 --> 00:05:35,182 when I entered the inn just now, 83 00:05:35,244 --> 00:05:36,942 I saw a temple of Earth God at the entrance. 84 00:05:37,432 --> 00:05:38,773 If Your Highness feels uneasy, 85 00:05:38,910 --> 00:05:39,930 you can go and pray there. 86 00:05:40,052 --> 00:05:42,573 Get some Wu soil blessed by the Earth God. 87 00:05:42,772 --> 00:05:45,143 Carrying it with you might bring some peace of mind. 88 00:05:45,720 --> 00:05:46,720 Okay. 89 00:05:52,074 --> 00:05:53,262 Shi San, 90 00:05:53,552 --> 00:05:54,862 what is Her Highness doing? 91 00:05:55,189 --> 00:05:56,902 It's a custom for young ladies. 92 00:05:57,064 --> 00:05:58,222 You wouldn't understand. 93 00:05:58,325 --> 00:05:59,972 If the husband or lover is not around, 94 00:06:00,052 --> 00:06:02,982 they hang their belts or headscarves on the tree, 95 00:06:03,173 --> 00:06:05,003 seeking the blessing of the Earth God. 96 00:06:05,700 --> 00:06:06,971 I see. 97 00:06:07,372 --> 00:06:09,202 - Shi San, you really know your stuff. - Of course. 98 00:06:09,317 --> 00:06:11,032 I was wondering why this belt doesn't look 99 00:06:11,113 --> 00:06:12,922 like the ones used by the royal family. 100 00:06:13,036 --> 00:06:14,222 It should be 101 00:06:14,410 --> 00:06:16,382 a gift from Her Highness's lover, 102 00:06:16,613 --> 00:06:18,302 the one that called Qing Yun, right? 103 00:06:18,437 --> 00:06:19,437 You want to know? 104 00:06:27,024 --> 00:06:28,913 Wait outside for me. 105 00:06:28,994 --> 00:06:30,825 I want to be alone for a while. 106 00:06:36,312 --> 00:06:37,482 You heard her. 107 00:06:37,682 --> 00:06:39,792 It's pretty safe around here anyway. 108 00:06:42,852 --> 00:06:45,562 (Peace and prosperity) 109 00:06:46,650 --> 00:06:48,020 Earth God, 110 00:06:48,919 --> 00:06:50,409 I, Yang Ying, 111 00:06:51,192 --> 00:06:53,643 implore you to bless me on this journey to An. 112 00:06:54,082 --> 00:06:56,242 May I return safely with my brother. 113 00:06:56,853 --> 00:06:59,093 Please protect our diplomatic team from any dangers, 114 00:06:59,196 --> 00:07:00,602 turn adversity into good fortune. 115 00:07:00,859 --> 00:07:02,963 Please bless Yuan Zhou and Ru Yi 116 00:07:03,353 --> 00:07:04,802 with a harmonious relationship. 117 00:07:06,293 --> 00:07:07,583 And Qing Yun too, 118 00:07:08,074 --> 00:07:10,282 I beg you to ensure all his endeavors go smoothly, 119 00:07:10,624 --> 00:07:13,034 that he rises quickly in status, 120 00:07:13,153 --> 00:07:15,343 and that he waits safely for my return to the capital. 121 00:07:32,260 --> 00:07:35,129 Qing Yun, I miss you so much. 122 00:07:35,869 --> 00:07:36,869 Your Highness. 123 00:07:40,773 --> 00:07:41,853 Qing Yun! 124 00:07:44,572 --> 00:07:46,682 Qing Yun! 125 00:07:52,004 --> 00:07:53,794 Am I dreaming? 126 00:07:54,468 --> 00:07:56,439 Is it really you, Qing Yun? 127 00:07:57,153 --> 00:07:58,883 It's me, 128 00:07:59,249 --> 00:08:00,302 Your Highness. 129 00:08:00,432 --> 00:08:02,122 What are you doing here? 130 00:08:02,533 --> 00:08:03,839 I was ordered to leave the capital for an errand. 131 00:08:03,920 --> 00:08:06,560 As I've completed my mission, I was granted a ten-day leave. 132 00:08:06,632 --> 00:08:08,402 I missed Your Highness so much. 133 00:08:09,117 --> 00:08:12,297 I heard your carriage was nearby and hurried over. 134 00:08:12,416 --> 00:08:14,867 I thought I might have a chance to see you. 135 00:08:18,304 --> 00:08:20,074 Earth God has really 136 00:08:20,477 --> 00:08:22,387 heard my prayers. 137 00:08:27,328 --> 00:08:28,345 Don't hurt him! 138 00:08:28,426 --> 00:08:29,481 Your Highness, you know him? 139 00:08:29,562 --> 00:08:31,472 He's Zheng Qing Yun. My... 140 00:08:32,193 --> 00:08:33,643 The one I've been thinking about. 141 00:08:38,783 --> 00:08:39,942 Are you hurt? 142 00:08:46,793 --> 00:08:48,343 You, a mere guard, 143 00:08:48,780 --> 00:08:51,190 dare to spy on the princess's whereabouts without authorization. 144 00:08:51,278 --> 00:08:52,728 You have quite the audacity! 145 00:08:52,965 --> 00:08:53,965 Commander Qian, 146 00:08:54,181 --> 00:08:57,060 take him away and have him closely guarded. 147 00:08:57,141 --> 00:08:59,381 I'll draft a report and submit it for further action. 148 00:08:59,484 --> 00:09:02,204 Sir, I only came here to visit Her Highness. 149 00:09:02,292 --> 00:09:03,292 I meant no harm. 150 00:09:03,372 --> 00:09:04,372 Stop! 151 00:09:04,984 --> 00:09:06,463 Mr. Du, I can explain. 152 00:09:06,568 --> 00:09:08,039 Your Highness, your identity is crucial 153 00:09:08,151 --> 00:09:09,860 to the success of this diplomatic mission. 154 00:09:09,933 --> 00:09:12,759 If his unauthorized presence here is being found out by An, 155 00:09:12,840 --> 00:09:14,849 it could jeopardize the entire diplomatic team. 156 00:09:17,045 --> 00:09:18,045 Take him away! 157 00:09:18,478 --> 00:09:20,337 - Your Highness! Help! - Stop! 158 00:09:20,418 --> 00:09:22,862 Qian Zhao, I command you to stop! Do you hear me? 159 00:09:25,745 --> 00:09:26,922 Your Highness, 160 00:09:27,454 --> 00:09:28,802 in the absence of Mr. Ning, 161 00:09:28,933 --> 00:09:31,292 I am in charge of the diplomatic team. 162 00:09:31,372 --> 00:09:32,642 You are wrong. 163 00:09:33,624 --> 00:09:35,910 I'm the one who is under the imperial order to lead this mission. 164 00:09:36,348 --> 00:09:38,359 I am the head of the diplomatic team. 165 00:09:40,099 --> 00:09:42,222 I know what concerns you. 166 00:09:42,653 --> 00:09:43,933 You fear that, 167 00:09:44,057 --> 00:09:45,884 given my sentimental attachment to our homeland, 168 00:09:46,037 --> 00:09:48,562 the arrival of Qing Yun will further sway my decision, 169 00:09:48,634 --> 00:09:50,125 and I may not wish to proceed to An. 170 00:09:51,375 --> 00:09:52,786 However, you are mistaken. 171 00:09:53,492 --> 00:09:56,383 While I am delighted to see Qing Yun, 172 00:09:56,582 --> 00:09:58,992 I am well aware of my responsibilities. 173 00:10:00,573 --> 00:10:01,903 There are no outsiders here, 174 00:10:02,487 --> 00:10:03,942 so I will be honest with you. 175 00:10:04,973 --> 00:10:07,023 I volunteered for this diplomatic mission for two reasons. 176 00:10:07,558 --> 00:10:10,248 The first reason is to serve my country, my brother, and the people. 177 00:10:10,329 --> 00:10:11,329 Secondly, 178 00:10:13,453 --> 00:10:14,783 it's for him. 179 00:10:20,362 --> 00:10:22,242 Sister Xiao Yan has promised me 180 00:10:22,662 --> 00:10:24,432 that if I return successfully, 181 00:10:24,573 --> 00:10:27,743 I can decide on my own marriage. 182 00:10:29,412 --> 00:10:30,413 Therefore, 183 00:10:30,557 --> 00:10:32,936 though Qing Yun is currently just a guard, 184 00:10:33,032 --> 00:10:34,032 he will undoubtedly 185 00:10:34,853 --> 00:10:36,822 become my prince in the future. 186 00:10:40,158 --> 00:10:41,277 Gentlemen, 187 00:10:43,132 --> 00:10:46,582 I ask that you accord Qing Yun the respect he deserves. 188 00:10:54,993 --> 00:10:56,112 It's getting late. 189 00:10:56,221 --> 00:10:58,082 Commander Qian, please find 190 00:10:58,185 --> 00:10:59,735 a vacant room for Mr. Zheng to rest. 191 00:10:59,901 --> 00:11:01,430 Tomorrow, after my departure, 192 00:11:01,613 --> 00:11:03,503 he will return to the capital on his own. 193 00:11:05,772 --> 00:11:06,773 Mr. Zheng, 194 00:11:08,999 --> 00:11:10,302 do you hear me? 195 00:11:13,916 --> 00:11:14,916 Yes, Your Highness. 196 00:11:16,902 --> 00:11:17,902 Now, 197 00:11:20,094 --> 00:11:21,842 does anyone have any objections? 198 00:11:24,453 --> 00:11:25,922 Your Highness's decision is wise, 199 00:11:26,260 --> 00:11:27,591 and I have no objections. 200 00:11:42,821 --> 00:11:45,322 Yuan Lu, Yu Shi San, you did not protect Her Highness well today, 201 00:11:45,597 --> 00:11:47,822 and allowed an outsider to approach Her Highness. 202 00:11:48,281 --> 00:11:50,130 While today's incident ended without danger, 203 00:11:50,411 --> 00:11:53,119 how could we prevent it if the intruders had malicious intent? 204 00:11:53,743 --> 00:11:54,743 Today, 205 00:11:54,871 --> 00:11:56,262 on behalf of Chief Ning, 206 00:11:56,424 --> 00:11:58,324 I punish both of you with the penalty of carrying stones. 207 00:11:58,425 --> 00:11:59,505 Do you accept it? 208 00:11:59,699 --> 00:12:02,828 We accept our punishment. 209 00:12:04,357 --> 00:12:06,662 I hope you all take this as a lesson. 210 00:12:07,053 --> 00:12:08,053 Yes, sir! 211 00:12:09,172 --> 00:12:10,173 Dismissed. 212 00:12:15,412 --> 00:12:17,462 Qian, don't be mad. Come. 213 00:12:18,009 --> 00:12:19,122 Have a seat. 214 00:12:21,277 --> 00:12:22,422 How about 215 00:12:22,680 --> 00:12:24,600 I stay here and keep them company? 216 00:12:24,727 --> 00:12:26,882 Look at Yuan Lu's little figure, 217 00:12:27,022 --> 00:12:29,562 what if he drops the stone on his foot? 218 00:12:30,126 --> 00:12:32,482 Here, Yuan Lu, this will help. 219 00:12:35,359 --> 00:12:38,242 Lang, you're so nice to me. 220 00:12:41,492 --> 00:12:42,702 Don't waste this. 221 00:12:47,545 --> 00:12:49,102 We're being punished, 222 00:12:49,348 --> 00:12:51,062 but we can still chat, right? 223 00:12:52,437 --> 00:12:55,142 What's the background of Zheng Qing Yun? 224 00:12:55,372 --> 00:12:58,052 I asked around when I went to the kitchen just now. 225 00:12:58,132 --> 00:13:01,702 He claims he was sent by Her Majesty to Yuanzhou 226 00:13:01,805 --> 00:13:04,042 to escort Duke Xuan De back to his hometown. 227 00:13:04,413 --> 00:13:06,182 Yuanzhou isn't far from here. 228 00:13:07,861 --> 00:13:09,286 Qian Zhao, aren't you from the palace? 229 00:13:09,394 --> 00:13:11,444 You should be familiar with his background then. 230 00:13:12,026 --> 00:13:13,172 I'm not familiar. 231 00:13:13,260 --> 00:13:14,402 He's a palace guard, 232 00:13:14,483 --> 00:13:16,516 under the command of Palace Guards, responsible for the inner palace. 233 00:13:16,613 --> 00:13:17,699 I'm an imperial guard, 234 00:13:17,780 --> 00:13:19,662 responsible for the imperial city and the outer palace. 235 00:13:19,798 --> 00:13:21,127 We may have seen each other before, 236 00:13:21,284 --> 00:13:22,694 but we've never interacted. 237 00:13:27,840 --> 00:13:30,142 Qian Zhao, he must have an ulterior motive. 238 00:13:30,301 --> 00:13:33,021 Think about it. Although we were delayed on the road for a few days, 239 00:13:33,124 --> 00:13:35,022 how could it be so coincidental? 240 00:13:37,429 --> 00:13:38,470 Shi San. 241 00:13:41,609 --> 00:13:42,609 Look, 242 00:13:43,424 --> 00:13:47,143 he conveniently went on an official mission, 243 00:13:47,252 --> 00:13:48,922 conveniently got leave, 244 00:13:49,012 --> 00:13:53,122 conveniently found his way from Yuanzhou to He County, 245 00:13:53,292 --> 00:13:55,973 and conveniently found Her Highness 246 00:13:56,091 --> 00:13:57,571 while Shi San and I were away from her. 247 00:13:57,676 --> 00:14:00,086 Lang, do you think that's possible? 248 00:14:00,872 --> 00:14:02,672 I've sent Ding Hui to patrol the surroundings 249 00:14:02,838 --> 00:14:04,388 to see if there are any accomplices. 250 00:14:04,645 --> 00:14:06,616 I've also sent an eunuch to keep a close eye on Her Highness. 251 00:14:06,752 --> 00:14:09,132 We can't have them to get intimate. 252 00:14:09,213 --> 00:14:10,702 This concerns Her Highness's reputation. 253 00:14:11,100 --> 00:14:12,260 Mind your words. 254 00:14:16,324 --> 00:14:18,364 I'm keeping an eye on them 255 00:14:18,452 --> 00:14:20,063 for the sake of Her Highness's reputation. 256 00:14:24,750 --> 00:14:25,789 What's with those looks? 257 00:14:28,372 --> 00:14:30,582 You bunch of men don't understand anything. 258 00:14:30,975 --> 00:14:32,742 Don't you know how intense the feelings can be 259 00:14:32,860 --> 00:14:36,022 when young men and women haven't seen each other for a long time? 260 00:14:42,349 --> 00:14:43,602 Come here, come. 261 00:14:46,694 --> 00:14:49,974 Her Highness was still shedding tears watching the little birds, 262 00:14:50,123 --> 00:14:52,732 and the next moment, she urged Zheng Qing Yun to leave. 263 00:14:53,263 --> 00:14:54,472 Do you believe her, Yuan Lu? 264 00:14:56,027 --> 00:14:58,638 There you go. Even Yuan Lu doesn't believe her, so how can you? 265 00:15:01,638 --> 00:15:02,638 Sun Lang. 266 00:15:06,793 --> 00:15:09,362 I'm going to stand guard outside Her Highness's window now. 267 00:15:09,517 --> 00:15:10,762 This is bad. 268 00:15:11,388 --> 00:15:13,038 I hope nothing happens. 269 00:15:14,524 --> 00:15:16,222 Just as Chief Ning left, trouble comes knocking. 270 00:15:16,300 --> 00:15:17,300 I... 271 00:15:56,333 --> 00:15:57,402 All right. 272 00:15:57,541 --> 00:15:58,660 Let's part ways here. 273 00:15:59,364 --> 00:16:00,844 According to the habits of the Crimson Guard, 274 00:16:00,925 --> 00:16:02,405 they will set up defenses 275 00:16:02,492 --> 00:16:03,653 within a three-mile radius. 276 00:16:03,801 --> 00:16:05,021 I'll go in alone. 277 00:16:05,177 --> 00:16:06,334 Let me accompany you a bit longer. 278 00:16:06,438 --> 00:16:08,438 - It's fine. - Just a bit longer. 279 00:16:08,892 --> 00:16:11,582 You're not thinking of going to Qingfeng Temple with me, are you? 280 00:16:16,003 --> 00:16:17,362 I'm not worried about you. 281 00:16:17,468 --> 00:16:19,951 I just want to gather some information about the Crimson Guard. 282 00:16:20,405 --> 00:16:22,615 We're bound to encounter them in An. 283 00:16:29,485 --> 00:16:30,642 Okay, fine, 284 00:16:30,939 --> 00:16:32,428 I'm worried about you. 285 00:16:34,532 --> 00:16:36,452 My inner force has recovered by 90 percent. 286 00:16:36,532 --> 00:16:38,692 It's just a Scarlet Guard. You think I can't beat her? 287 00:16:38,772 --> 00:16:40,106 I know you will beat her, 288 00:16:40,187 --> 00:16:42,582 but I'm worried that you'll be like when you were in Tianxing Canyon again, 289 00:16:42,682 --> 00:16:45,426 not caring about your own safety once you start fighting. 290 00:16:45,513 --> 00:16:46,513 How about this? 291 00:16:46,733 --> 00:16:47,982 You do your thing, and I'll accompany you. 292 00:16:48,094 --> 00:16:49,253 I'll just watching from the side. 293 00:16:49,693 --> 00:16:50,853 I'm used to act alone. 294 00:16:50,933 --> 00:16:53,442 It feels uncomfortable when someone is by my side while I'm fighting. 295 00:16:53,523 --> 00:16:56,013 Don't treat me as a person then. Think of me as a big tree. 296 00:16:56,094 --> 00:16:58,442 All right, stop being so naggy. 297 00:16:58,573 --> 00:17:00,092 I hope our child won't take after you. 298 00:17:00,219 --> 00:17:01,419 Now that you brought up our child, 299 00:17:01,500 --> 00:17:03,533 if you get injured, your vitality will be compromised. 300 00:17:03,613 --> 00:17:06,263 Don't you want our child to be born healthy and strong? 301 00:17:08,725 --> 00:17:10,574 I'll be careful 302 00:17:10,997 --> 00:17:12,768 and try not to get hurt. 303 00:17:13,037 --> 00:17:14,862 All right, hurry to Mishan Town. 304 00:17:14,980 --> 00:17:16,991 Didn't you say there are many medicines in Chu that can't be found in An, 305 00:17:17,072 --> 00:17:18,641 and that's why you have to visit there? 306 00:17:19,021 --> 00:17:20,560 If you come with me to Qingfeng Temple, 307 00:17:20,672 --> 00:17:21,852 who's going to buy medicines? 308 00:17:21,958 --> 00:17:23,678 What if something really happens to me later? 309 00:17:23,813 --> 00:17:25,663 I won't even have a ginseng to save my life. 310 00:17:27,013 --> 00:17:29,503 Can you stop saying such unsettling things? 311 00:17:31,789 --> 00:17:33,042 You're the leader of Six Realms Hall, 312 00:17:33,123 --> 00:17:35,242 you're used to see blood, and now you've suddenly become so timid. 313 00:17:35,352 --> 00:17:37,243 I wasn't scared of anything in the past, 314 00:17:39,613 --> 00:17:41,302 but I have you now, don't I? 315 00:17:42,773 --> 00:17:43,842 Fine. 316 00:17:44,070 --> 00:17:46,802 I won't say such things again. 317 00:17:47,940 --> 00:17:48,981 This time, 318 00:17:49,132 --> 00:17:50,723 let me handle it myself. 319 00:17:51,245 --> 00:17:52,382 If you're exposed, 320 00:17:52,517 --> 00:17:54,247 and the Crimson Guard learns about our identities, 321 00:17:54,892 --> 00:17:56,463 it might be detrimental to the diplomatic team. 322 00:17:59,373 --> 00:18:00,414 Fine then. 323 00:18:00,766 --> 00:18:02,256 I wouldn't be able to convince you anyway. 324 00:18:03,359 --> 00:18:04,663 Don't worry. 325 00:18:04,972 --> 00:18:07,062 I'll be back to the inn as early as possible tomorrow. 326 00:18:07,324 --> 00:18:10,135 How about this? After I finish buying the medicine in Mishan Town, 327 00:18:10,340 --> 00:18:12,030 I'll wait for you near Liu Family Village. 328 00:18:12,412 --> 00:18:14,813 Then we'll return to the inn together, okay? 329 00:18:26,773 --> 00:18:27,773 Okay. 330 00:18:32,935 --> 00:18:34,002 Be careful. 331 00:18:34,214 --> 00:18:35,362 You're nagging. 332 00:18:40,717 --> 00:18:41,902 Was I nagging? 333 00:18:45,573 --> 00:18:46,573 Go. 334 00:18:50,086 --> 00:18:54,742 (Qingfeng Temple, Liu Family Village of He County) 335 00:21:28,765 --> 00:21:30,054 So, you're Ru Yi. 336 00:21:31,386 --> 00:21:32,782 Save your energy. 337 00:21:33,285 --> 00:21:34,796 Once the Zhenwei Needle enters the bloodstream, 338 00:21:34,908 --> 00:21:37,199 it will render you incapacitated within a breath. 339 00:21:37,829 --> 00:21:38,829 They... 340 00:21:40,255 --> 00:21:42,105 Why did you kill the people in the temple? 341 00:21:50,523 --> 00:21:53,133 How would I know if you didn't set up a trap to lure me here? 342 00:21:54,561 --> 00:21:56,162 What if they were your accomplices? 343 00:21:56,282 --> 00:21:57,662 They are innocent. 344 00:21:58,392 --> 00:22:00,562 It's better to be safe than sorry. 345 00:22:00,947 --> 00:22:03,066 What? Do you have a problem with that? 346 00:22:08,058 --> 00:22:11,109 Tell me. Which country's spy are you? 347 00:22:11,432 --> 00:22:13,802 When did you infiltrate the branch in Capital of Wu? 348 00:22:14,151 --> 00:22:15,462 I don't trust you. 349 00:22:21,380 --> 00:22:23,162 Will you tell me or not? 350 00:22:23,494 --> 00:22:24,662 If I tell you, 351 00:22:25,065 --> 00:22:26,514 you will kill me. 352 00:22:27,672 --> 00:22:29,042 A Scarlet Guard 353 00:22:29,523 --> 00:22:32,502 betraying her entire branch in Capital of Wu. 354 00:22:33,098 --> 00:22:34,682 If this gets out, 355 00:22:34,889 --> 00:22:37,562 even your position as the Commander might be at risk. 356 00:22:38,712 --> 00:22:40,862 I want to talk to someone with authority. 357 00:22:41,273 --> 00:22:42,802 Otherwise, even if you kill me, 358 00:22:42,954 --> 00:22:46,082 my subordinates will expose this to the court of An. 359 00:22:46,932 --> 00:22:50,102 You really think someone like you can see His Excellency? 360 00:23:00,649 --> 00:23:01,902 Sorry to tell you this, 361 00:23:03,610 --> 00:23:07,060 but I was the one who created Zhenwei Needle. 362 00:23:08,081 --> 00:23:09,751 You actually tried to use it against me. 363 00:23:12,273 --> 00:23:13,782 Zhenwei Needle... 364 00:23:15,106 --> 00:23:16,782 You're not a secret agent. 365 00:23:23,353 --> 00:23:24,922 You are Left Guard Ren. 366 00:23:26,392 --> 00:23:28,062 Just now, I tricked you with my words, 367 00:23:28,396 --> 00:23:29,902 and you let it slip. 368 00:23:31,042 --> 00:23:33,042 Since His Excellency is aware of it, 369 00:23:33,369 --> 00:23:36,462 he must be the one who sent Yue San Niang. 370 00:23:37,771 --> 00:23:40,900 Among the Crimson Guard, only the Commander 371 00:23:41,264 --> 00:23:44,022 and the Left and Right Guards are addressed respectfully as His Excellency. 372 00:23:44,506 --> 00:23:45,722 Tell me. 373 00:23:45,952 --> 00:23:47,203 Who is he? 374 00:23:53,432 --> 00:23:54,743 The poison I ingested 375 00:23:55,730 --> 00:23:57,562 is also my own creation. 376 00:23:57,826 --> 00:23:59,196 You can't cure it. 377 00:24:02,692 --> 00:24:04,862 I will never betray His Excellency. 378 00:24:06,080 --> 00:24:07,502 Never! 379 00:24:09,661 --> 00:24:11,752 It's just those three people. 380 00:24:12,747 --> 00:24:14,022 Even if you won't tell me, 381 00:24:14,392 --> 00:24:16,082 do you think I can't find out? 382 00:24:19,651 --> 00:24:21,062 Your foster mother... 383 00:24:25,561 --> 00:24:27,302 Even if you can find out, 384 00:24:27,593 --> 00:24:29,882 she's going to die. 385 00:24:32,490 --> 00:24:34,202 When you were in Capital of Wu, 386 00:24:34,632 --> 00:24:36,422 you could have escaped, 387 00:24:36,901 --> 00:24:38,542 but because of her, 388 00:24:38,931 --> 00:24:41,022 you chose to be a White Sparrow for a year. 389 00:24:41,416 --> 00:24:45,062 She must be very important to you. 390 00:24:49,267 --> 00:24:50,542 What did you say? 391 00:24:51,758 --> 00:24:53,522 Your mother, 392 00:24:53,753 --> 00:24:56,122 or should I say, your foster mother, Mrs. Ouyang. 393 00:24:56,258 --> 00:24:58,108 I've sent people to capture her. 394 00:25:02,382 --> 00:25:05,042 (Mrs. Ouyang, Ru Yi's Foster Mother) 395 00:25:28,474 --> 00:25:29,682 It's the Fire Feather Order. 396 00:25:30,266 --> 00:25:32,159 That's the direction of Liu Family Village. 397 00:25:32,258 --> 00:25:33,442 This is bad. 398 00:25:33,569 --> 00:25:34,729 Ma'am is in danger. 399 00:25:34,810 --> 00:25:36,190 This can't do. We have to hurry back. 400 00:25:36,271 --> 00:25:38,722 But she ordered us to escort Mrs. Ouyang back to the capital 401 00:25:38,829 --> 00:25:40,042 as soon as possible. 402 00:25:40,833 --> 00:25:43,186 Anyone above the Vermillion Messenger who sees the Fire Feather Order 403 00:25:43,267 --> 00:25:44,832 shall provide reinforcements immediately. 404 00:25:44,913 --> 00:25:46,444 Have you forgotten the rules? 405 00:25:46,608 --> 00:25:47,608 Let's go. 406 00:25:53,333 --> 00:25:54,333 This is bad. 407 00:26:15,512 --> 00:26:16,895 We're from the Huagai Branch. We've come to help. 408 00:26:16,976 --> 00:26:18,642 She hurt Madam Zhu Ji. Seize her! 409 00:26:40,865 --> 00:26:42,982 Ru Yi, drop the sword. 410 00:26:43,234 --> 00:26:45,102 Or I will kill your mother. 411 00:26:47,601 --> 00:26:48,982 This is my fault. 412 00:26:49,498 --> 00:26:52,027 If I had followed your arrangement, 413 00:26:52,232 --> 00:26:54,042 I wouldn't have fallen into their hands. 414 00:26:54,258 --> 00:26:55,622 Drop the sword! 415 00:26:57,497 --> 00:27:00,062 You can't put down the sword, Ru Yi! 416 00:27:00,340 --> 00:27:02,082 They will kill us both. 417 00:27:02,281 --> 00:27:03,281 Shut up! 418 00:27:51,105 --> 00:27:52,322 Attack! 419 00:28:09,457 --> 00:28:10,562 Retreat! 420 00:28:28,472 --> 00:28:29,722 Mother! 421 00:29:00,793 --> 00:29:01,982 Retreat now! 422 00:29:04,494 --> 00:29:05,562 Hurry! 423 00:29:18,392 --> 00:29:19,522 Kill her! 424 00:30:10,436 --> 00:30:11,436 Go! 425 00:30:30,641 --> 00:30:33,132 Who are you? Who the hell are you? 426 00:30:36,076 --> 00:30:37,462 Killer, 427 00:30:38,338 --> 00:30:39,582 Ren Xin. 428 00:30:40,013 --> 00:30:41,322 Who else? 429 00:30:41,547 --> 00:30:42,762 Come out! 430 00:30:42,915 --> 00:30:44,242 - Come out! - Ru Yi! 431 00:30:45,856 --> 00:30:48,282 Ru Yi, you're hurt. Let me stop the bleeding first. 432 00:30:48,698 --> 00:30:51,082 - Let go of me. - Ru Yi, look at me. Calm down. 433 00:30:51,170 --> 00:30:52,170 Ru Yi... 434 00:30:52,305 --> 00:30:53,485 They killed my mother. 435 00:30:53,597 --> 00:30:54,737 - Ru Yi, calm down. - Let go of me! 436 00:30:54,818 --> 00:30:57,262 Come out! I have to avenge my mother. 437 00:31:58,419 --> 00:31:59,622 Qing Yun? 438 00:32:02,472 --> 00:32:03,922 - Qing Yun? - Your Highness. 439 00:32:04,325 --> 00:32:05,522 Qing Yun? 440 00:32:07,593 --> 00:32:08,593 Your Highness. 441 00:32:15,753 --> 00:32:17,122 They were keeping such close guard, 442 00:32:17,249 --> 00:32:18,408 how did you sneak out? 443 00:32:19,026 --> 00:32:20,835 The eunuch who was watching me, 444 00:32:21,280 --> 00:32:24,523 you know, I saved his life at Tianxing Canyon before. 445 00:32:24,738 --> 00:32:27,148 I pleaded with him, and he agreed. 446 00:32:40,329 --> 00:32:41,682 I've missed you so much. 447 00:32:44,625 --> 00:32:45,713 Me too. 448 00:33:13,377 --> 00:33:14,377 No. 449 00:33:16,746 --> 00:33:17,922 We can't. 450 00:33:18,286 --> 00:33:19,622 I've really missed you. 451 00:33:19,852 --> 00:33:21,052 Let me hug you. 452 00:33:21,395 --> 00:33:22,862 Just let me hug you. 453 00:33:25,451 --> 00:33:27,982 Fire! 454 00:33:33,682 --> 00:33:34,761 Fire! 455 00:33:34,850 --> 00:33:36,482 Put out the fire now! 456 00:33:36,969 --> 00:33:38,122 Your Highness! 457 00:33:38,352 --> 00:33:39,562 Your Highness! 458 00:33:39,786 --> 00:33:41,343 - Where is Her Highness? - She's gone. 459 00:33:41,424 --> 00:33:42,551 How did you lose her? 460 00:33:42,632 --> 00:33:43,742 I... 461 00:33:45,810 --> 00:33:47,462 I got Her Highness out. 462 00:33:47,737 --> 00:33:50,457 - Your Highness! - What about Chief Clerk Du? Where is he? 463 00:33:50,553 --> 00:33:52,442 - He's over there. - I'm right here, Your Highness. 464 00:33:52,538 --> 00:33:54,322 - Die! - Fire! 465 00:33:54,561 --> 00:33:56,560 - Put out the fire. - Sun Lang, protect Her Highness and Chief Clerk Du. 466 00:33:56,632 --> 00:33:58,099 - The rest of you, come with me! - Yes, sir! 467 00:33:58,219 --> 00:33:59,442 Come with me! 468 00:33:59,672 --> 00:34:01,712 - Keep an eye on Zheng Qing Yun. - Leave it to me. 469 00:34:16,327 --> 00:34:18,297 Your Highness, please rest in the inner hall. 470 00:34:18,378 --> 00:34:20,382 We will take care of security outside. 471 00:34:37,323 --> 00:34:39,362 Please protect our diplomatic team. 472 00:34:43,697 --> 00:34:45,362 We have to go now, Your Highness! 473 00:34:49,344 --> 00:34:50,714 Qi! Yun Jiang! 474 00:34:50,795 --> 00:34:51,836 Leave them! 475 00:34:52,632 --> 00:34:53,639 What happened? 476 00:34:53,720 --> 00:34:54,939 The bandits took all the gold. 477 00:34:55,020 --> 00:34:56,802 We have to protect ourselves first! Come on! 478 00:35:16,561 --> 00:35:17,882 I actually 479 00:35:18,583 --> 00:35:20,753 didn't spend much time with her. 480 00:35:22,041 --> 00:35:23,262 Five years ago, 481 00:35:24,028 --> 00:35:25,917 she saved me when my old injury recurred 482 00:35:26,482 --> 00:35:27,602 and helped me with medicine. 483 00:35:28,760 --> 00:35:29,801 Later on, 484 00:35:30,231 --> 00:35:31,521 I helped her with chores, 485 00:35:32,152 --> 00:35:33,442 and she cooked for me. 486 00:35:34,697 --> 00:35:35,907 Not long after, 487 00:35:36,384 --> 00:35:38,154 she told the people in the village 488 00:35:39,000 --> 00:35:40,569 that I was her daughter 489 00:35:41,001 --> 00:35:43,011 who fell into the water after getting married. 490 00:35:44,340 --> 00:35:45,631 Until she died, 491 00:35:46,944 --> 00:35:48,953 I only called her "mother" a few times. 492 00:35:50,722 --> 00:35:51,942 But last night, 493 00:35:53,081 --> 00:35:55,182 to prevent me from being controlled by others, 494 00:35:55,993 --> 00:35:58,322 she killed herself with the sword of the Crimson Guard. 495 00:36:04,962 --> 00:36:06,482 Whether you're really related or not, 496 00:36:07,152 --> 00:36:08,233 in your heart, 497 00:36:09,152 --> 00:36:10,462 she was your mother. 498 00:36:23,191 --> 00:36:24,502 You don't have to do this. 499 00:36:25,312 --> 00:36:26,352 I'm with you. 500 00:37:12,152 --> 00:37:13,352 Rest in peace. 501 00:37:15,261 --> 00:37:16,462 I will find out 502 00:37:17,152 --> 00:37:18,802 who's behind this. 503 00:37:22,312 --> 00:37:23,522 Have you ever thought about 504 00:37:24,160 --> 00:37:27,569 why Empress Zhao Jie left you a last message like that? 505 00:37:30,264 --> 00:37:31,794 She didn't want me to be lonely. 506 00:37:34,138 --> 00:37:35,669 I believe it's not just that. 507 00:37:36,669 --> 00:37:39,080 She wanted you to forget about the Crimson Guard, 508 00:37:39,217 --> 00:37:40,402 forget about killing people, 509 00:37:40,553 --> 00:37:41,633 forget about seeking revenge. 510 00:37:43,152 --> 00:37:45,283 She wanted you to live an ordinary life. 511 00:37:45,784 --> 00:37:47,235 She just asked me 512 00:37:47,530 --> 00:37:49,419 to have my own child 513 00:37:49,878 --> 00:37:52,690 and not fall in love with a man easily. 514 00:37:53,656 --> 00:37:54,656 That's right. 515 00:37:55,057 --> 00:37:56,587 Her Majesty cared for you, 516 00:37:56,752 --> 00:37:59,482 but why did she not want you to fall in love with a man? 517 00:38:03,546 --> 00:38:05,082 As the empress of a nation, 518 00:38:05,249 --> 00:38:06,562 when she was in danger, 519 00:38:06,792 --> 00:38:09,322 her husband didn't send guards to protect her, 520 00:38:09,548 --> 00:38:11,662 instead, he only sent you to rescue her. 521 00:38:12,441 --> 00:38:14,442 After you escaped the fire, 522 00:38:15,672 --> 00:38:17,563 he immediately condemned you to death, 523 00:38:20,017 --> 00:38:23,203 forbidding your name to be mentioned again in the court. 524 00:38:23,834 --> 00:38:25,362 Have you thought about these things? 525 00:38:27,441 --> 00:38:28,890 Of course I have. 526 00:38:33,433 --> 00:38:34,433 I know 527 00:38:35,386 --> 00:38:36,702 in your mind, 528 00:38:37,194 --> 00:38:38,842 Her Majesty was wise. 529 00:38:39,001 --> 00:38:40,982 She wouldn't have trusted the wrong man. 530 00:38:41,352 --> 00:38:44,442 So, instinctively, you defended Emperor An. 531 00:38:47,653 --> 00:38:49,223 I believe you've already guessed 532 00:38:50,553 --> 00:38:52,322 that when Yaoyue Tower caught fire, 533 00:38:53,312 --> 00:38:55,482 Her Majesty was utterly disappointed with Emperor An. 534 00:38:55,993 --> 00:38:57,763 She only wished for death. 535 00:38:58,632 --> 00:38:59,793 She had a son, 536 00:39:00,584 --> 00:39:02,142 but the person she concerned most about 537 00:39:02,513 --> 00:39:04,243 before dying was you. 538 00:39:08,953 --> 00:39:11,002 She knew you didn't know much about relationships. 539 00:39:11,297 --> 00:39:13,228 She didn't want you to follow in her footsteps, 540 00:39:13,832 --> 00:39:15,442 falling in love with the wrong man. 541 00:39:16,873 --> 00:39:17,873 That's why 542 00:39:18,752 --> 00:39:21,123 she left such a peculiar last message. 543 00:39:27,569 --> 00:39:28,862 She only wished for you 544 00:39:30,272 --> 00:39:32,442 to live a peaceful and happy life. 545 00:39:36,312 --> 00:39:37,312 Your Majesty... 546 00:39:45,513 --> 00:39:46,513 Ru Yi, 547 00:39:47,632 --> 00:39:50,522 I also hope you can live peacefully and happily. 548 00:39:53,152 --> 00:39:54,962 Why are you so nice to me? 549 00:39:57,013 --> 00:39:58,382 Because I know 550 00:39:58,962 --> 00:40:01,895 I'll never meet another woman like you, 551 00:40:02,116 --> 00:40:03,886 someone who truly understands me. 552 00:40:09,152 --> 00:40:10,662 I'm a member of Six Realms Hall. 553 00:40:11,152 --> 00:40:12,513 I've lived a large part of my life 554 00:40:12,639 --> 00:40:14,968 in shadows where sunlight doesn't reach. 555 00:40:15,522 --> 00:40:17,202 Espionage, secret reports, 556 00:40:17,316 --> 00:40:19,367 killing, torture, 557 00:40:19,817 --> 00:40:22,228 these are secrets that cannot be shared with others. 558 00:40:23,585 --> 00:40:25,742 Even the female cavaliers of Six Realms Hall 559 00:40:26,089 --> 00:40:27,660 cannot truly understand me. 560 00:40:28,585 --> 00:40:29,666 But you can. 561 00:40:31,240 --> 00:40:32,802 You and I share the same position, 562 00:40:32,880 --> 00:40:34,802 the same thoughts, the same past, 563 00:40:34,900 --> 00:40:36,311 and the same concerns. 564 00:40:37,427 --> 00:40:38,882 I understand your pain, 565 00:40:38,953 --> 00:40:40,322 and you understand my helplessness. 566 00:40:41,210 --> 00:40:44,562 So in front of you, I can completely open up myself. 567 00:40:48,081 --> 00:40:49,342 Then why did you 568 00:40:49,753 --> 00:40:51,442 turn me down at first? 569 00:40:57,624 --> 00:41:00,862 Because this journey to An is destined to be perilous. 570 00:41:02,338 --> 00:41:04,442 It's better not to start something if, 571 00:41:04,873 --> 00:41:07,233 in the end, we're going to worry about each other's fates. 572 00:41:16,913 --> 00:41:20,002 Why did you change your mind later then? 573 00:41:25,884 --> 00:41:27,442 Because I fear loneliness. 574 00:41:31,312 --> 00:41:32,812 I fear even more that you would be lonely.