1 00:01:25,362 --> 00:01:29,972 (A Journey to Love) 2 00:01:30,053 --> 00:01:33,062 (Episode 18) 3 00:01:47,302 --> 00:01:48,342 Who is it? 4 00:01:49,579 --> 00:01:50,579 It's me. 5 00:01:52,375 --> 00:01:53,375 Your Highness? 6 00:02:00,248 --> 00:02:01,248 Coming. 7 00:02:06,057 --> 00:02:07,057 Your Highness! 8 00:02:08,494 --> 00:02:09,702 Sorry about that! 9 00:02:10,444 --> 00:02:11,731 Are you okay? Hurry. 10 00:02:11,834 --> 00:02:13,162 I'll help you up. 11 00:02:14,409 --> 00:02:15,448 My back! 12 00:02:19,067 --> 00:02:20,186 I'm sorry. 13 00:02:20,920 --> 00:02:23,402 I came here to apologize to you. 14 00:02:23,493 --> 00:02:25,184 But you fell again because of me. 15 00:02:27,069 --> 00:02:28,848 Every injustice has its perpetrator, every debt has its debtor. 16 00:02:28,929 --> 00:02:30,664 Zheng Qing Yun was the one who injured me. 17 00:02:30,745 --> 00:02:31,905 It wasn't you. 18 00:02:33,320 --> 00:02:34,622 Besides, 19 00:02:35,037 --> 00:02:36,462 you're a girl. 20 00:02:36,577 --> 00:02:38,472 You came to the room 21 00:02:38,568 --> 00:02:41,373 of a vigorous youth like me in the middle of the night. 22 00:02:41,511 --> 00:02:42,961 What do you mean by this? 23 00:02:46,935 --> 00:02:48,384 That's not it. Don't... 24 00:02:48,465 --> 00:02:49,584 Don't cry. 25 00:02:49,792 --> 00:02:50,831 I... 26 00:02:50,912 --> 00:02:53,561 I just want to crack a joke like what Shi San always did 27 00:02:53,650 --> 00:02:55,259 so that you won't feel as guilty. 28 00:02:55,418 --> 00:02:56,418 I... 29 00:02:57,094 --> 00:02:58,984 Seems like I messed up again. 30 00:02:59,433 --> 00:03:00,433 That's not it. 31 00:03:01,795 --> 00:03:05,670 I'm upset because it's been so long since someone called me a girl. 32 00:03:06,161 --> 00:03:08,422 This time, I'm going to die in An. 33 00:03:08,705 --> 00:03:10,702 Besides you, 34 00:03:11,202 --> 00:03:13,602 Ru Yi, and Yuan Zhou, 35 00:03:13,850 --> 00:03:17,429 I'm afraid no one else knows that I'm a princess. 36 00:03:19,102 --> 00:03:21,522 That's hard to say. 37 00:03:22,100 --> 00:03:24,922 Plenty of coroners will come after your death. 38 00:03:25,144 --> 00:03:27,634 By then, you won't be able to hide all these secrets. 39 00:03:30,344 --> 00:03:32,002 Therefore... 40 00:03:32,855 --> 00:03:35,162 Therefore, you have to die beautifully. 41 00:03:35,312 --> 00:03:36,562 If not, 42 00:03:37,138 --> 00:03:39,067 it'll be embarrassing when people 43 00:03:39,970 --> 00:03:41,339 talk about your death. 44 00:03:45,658 --> 00:03:47,828 Ru Yi told me the same thing 45 00:03:48,419 --> 00:03:50,589 when I wanted to commit suicide just now. 46 00:03:51,561 --> 00:03:52,561 Yeah, right? 47 00:03:58,936 --> 00:04:00,162 I've decided. 48 00:04:00,456 --> 00:04:01,906 When I die, 49 00:04:02,271 --> 00:04:03,961 I'll make sure I die a heroic death. 50 00:04:04,360 --> 00:04:08,531 I'll die while striding across the world and gazing at all the heroes. 51 00:04:09,086 --> 00:04:11,016 I'll make sure everyone knows about 52 00:04:11,251 --> 00:04:13,946 my heroic sacrifice. 53 00:04:14,056 --> 00:04:16,230 - It'll be... - Touchwood! 54 00:04:17,025 --> 00:04:19,116 Look at you. It hurts, right? 55 00:04:19,853 --> 00:04:21,642 You finally got better after some time. 56 00:04:21,758 --> 00:04:24,329 Why are you jinxing yourself now? 57 00:04:24,760 --> 00:04:25,919 I'm not jinxing myself. 58 00:04:26,728 --> 00:04:28,002 Since young, I knew that I wouldn't be able 59 00:04:28,086 --> 00:04:30,056 to survive beyond 20 years old due to my heart disease. 60 00:04:32,384 --> 00:04:33,384 I'm serious. 61 00:04:34,855 --> 00:04:38,275 Although I can't decide how I am born. 62 00:04:38,356 --> 00:04:40,582 I can at least decide how I should die. 63 00:04:41,079 --> 00:04:43,162 I can't just wait for my demise all day long 64 00:04:43,518 --> 00:04:46,009 just because I'm going to die young. 65 00:04:47,216 --> 00:04:48,216 Am I right? 66 00:04:48,993 --> 00:04:50,153 But you... 67 00:04:51,417 --> 00:04:52,982 Chief knows me the best indeed. 68 00:04:53,326 --> 00:04:56,337 He didn't tell me a single word when I joined him on this operation. 69 00:04:56,897 --> 00:04:58,018 In my opinion, 70 00:04:58,194 --> 00:05:00,782 we should go out with a bang. 71 00:05:03,970 --> 00:05:05,582 Your Highness, let's take you as an example. 72 00:05:06,138 --> 00:05:08,742 If you get yourself a man and get married to him, 73 00:05:09,196 --> 00:05:10,922 you'll lead an ordinary life 74 00:05:11,061 --> 00:05:13,032 and people will forget about you in a few years. 75 00:05:14,728 --> 00:05:16,018 But now, 76 00:05:17,362 --> 00:05:19,269 once you meet the emperor in An, 77 00:05:19,350 --> 00:05:20,535 even if you do die after that, 78 00:05:20,616 --> 00:05:23,042 the National Archives will give you a certificate of merit 79 00:05:23,216 --> 00:05:24,682 and write a biography about you. 80 00:05:25,162 --> 00:05:27,402 They'll tell tales of your heroic actions like disguising yourself as a man 81 00:05:27,499 --> 00:05:29,920 and completing heroic tasks. 82 00:05:30,061 --> 00:05:31,398 They'll write plenty of things about you. 83 00:05:31,479 --> 00:05:32,920 - Really? - Yeah. 84 00:05:33,007 --> 00:05:34,622 When Sister Xiao Yan was teaching me the nation's history, 85 00:05:34,710 --> 00:05:36,426 she said the most glorious achievement 86 00:05:36,507 --> 00:05:37,785 an emperor or his subjects could achieve 87 00:05:37,866 --> 00:05:40,102 was having their good reputation recorded in history. 88 00:05:40,255 --> 00:05:42,505 Look. I wasn't lying to you, right? 89 00:05:42,913 --> 00:05:45,002 So, you have to pull yourself together soon. 90 00:05:45,280 --> 00:05:48,802 By then, you have to perform in front of the subjects of An. 91 00:05:49,327 --> 00:05:51,662 Show them what a prince should be like 92 00:05:51,841 --> 00:05:53,822 and prove them wrong. 93 00:05:55,073 --> 00:05:57,363 You must stop crying and whining. 94 00:06:00,497 --> 00:06:01,497 Oh yeah. 95 00:06:01,776 --> 00:06:02,896 I almost forgot about this. 96 00:06:03,063 --> 00:06:04,832 You wanted to commit suicide just now. 97 00:06:10,217 --> 00:06:12,142 Don't tell me it was because of Zheng Qing Yun? 98 00:06:12,223 --> 00:06:13,653 No way. 99 00:06:14,802 --> 00:06:15,802 I... 100 00:06:16,592 --> 00:06:19,722 I wanted to commit suicide because I felt guilty 101 00:06:19,827 --> 00:06:22,452 that everyone got injured because of me. 102 00:06:22,595 --> 00:06:25,652 It's not because of that scum, Zheng Qing Yun. 103 00:06:25,866 --> 00:06:27,980 He's nothing to me. 104 00:06:28,154 --> 00:06:29,154 That's right. 105 00:06:31,092 --> 00:06:33,042 Just you wait. Once it's dawn, 106 00:06:33,210 --> 00:06:36,242 I can see Marquis Chang Qing in a calm demeanor. 107 00:06:36,425 --> 00:06:37,425 All right. 108 00:06:37,766 --> 00:06:38,927 Excellent words. 109 00:06:39,545 --> 00:06:41,715 That's Lord Li of Wu for you. 110 00:06:43,186 --> 00:06:44,186 I salute you, Lord Li. 111 00:06:49,561 --> 00:06:52,945 If so, Yuan Lu, why don't you think of something for me? 112 00:06:53,085 --> 00:06:56,062 Let's say that something happens to me in An. 113 00:06:56,146 --> 00:06:59,756 How should I die to maintain my good reputation in the records? 114 00:07:00,880 --> 00:07:02,519 I wish to put on flower hairpins and pleated attire. 115 00:07:02,632 --> 00:07:04,822 That's the most formal attire for a princess. 116 00:07:05,202 --> 00:07:08,022 I've only seen my sister wearing that when we surrendered. 117 00:07:10,313 --> 00:07:11,502 You can consume poison. 118 00:07:12,405 --> 00:07:14,802 I'll tell Qian Zhao to concoct a special poison for you. 119 00:07:14,960 --> 00:07:16,662 Once you drink it, 120 00:07:16,772 --> 00:07:19,562 I promise you won't look pale even after your death. 121 00:07:19,733 --> 00:07:20,905 - Really? - Yeah. 122 00:07:21,001 --> 00:07:22,642 Qian Zhao is capable of that? 123 00:07:22,944 --> 00:07:24,803 If so... 124 00:07:25,069 --> 00:07:28,282 If so, can you tell him to make the poison taste good? 125 00:07:28,424 --> 00:07:29,714 It's best if he can make it sweet. 126 00:07:31,232 --> 00:07:32,232 About that, 127 00:07:33,625 --> 00:07:34,875 it's kind of difficult. 128 00:07:36,010 --> 00:07:38,031 No. He has to do it no matter how difficult it is. 129 00:07:38,112 --> 00:07:39,862 I'll give him an order tomorrow. 130 00:07:39,966 --> 00:07:41,336 I'll tell him this: 131 00:07:42,008 --> 00:07:44,298 "Qian Zhao, listen up. 132 00:07:45,205 --> 00:07:48,742 I want you to make me the best-tasting poison in the world. 133 00:07:48,860 --> 00:07:50,522 It's best if it's sour-plum-flavored." 134 00:07:51,430 --> 00:07:52,720 Why don't we make it sweet then? 135 00:07:53,334 --> 00:07:55,102 Sweet and sour tastes better. 136 00:07:55,300 --> 00:07:56,662 I think sweet tastes better. 137 00:07:56,827 --> 00:07:58,619 Sweet and sour tastes better. 138 00:07:58,730 --> 00:08:00,102 He won't be able to do it. 139 00:08:00,227 --> 00:08:01,227 He will! 140 00:08:02,671 --> 00:08:04,613 I'll only take it if it's sweet and sour. 141 00:08:04,694 --> 00:08:06,220 Fine. Sweet and sour it is then. 142 00:08:06,300 --> 00:08:08,020 I'm the one taking it, not you. 143 00:08:08,100 --> 00:08:09,100 That's right. 144 00:09:18,392 --> 00:09:19,762 It's dawn already. 145 00:09:26,762 --> 00:09:28,082 It's so beautiful out there. 146 00:10:48,602 --> 00:10:50,041 I was on the rooftop last night. 147 00:10:50,122 --> 00:10:52,478 I heard what Ru Yi told Yuan Lu and Her Highness. 148 00:10:52,559 --> 00:10:54,802 I also heard what Yuan Lu told Her Highness. 149 00:10:54,961 --> 00:10:56,082 Do you wish to know what they said? 150 00:10:57,792 --> 00:10:58,792 No, I don't. 151 00:11:01,159 --> 00:11:02,849 I assume you didn't sleep a wink last night. 152 00:11:05,319 --> 00:11:07,729 You were utterly jealous, huh? 153 00:11:08,220 --> 00:11:09,902 You felt like she was mad at you 154 00:11:10,015 --> 00:11:12,082 even though you did nothing wrong, right? 155 00:11:13,352 --> 00:11:15,682 On account of your long face, 156 00:11:15,875 --> 00:11:17,382 I, Yu Shi San, the lover of the world, 157 00:11:17,537 --> 00:11:19,666 am willing to serve you, Chief Ning. 158 00:11:21,752 --> 00:11:23,962 That's unnecessary. I can deal with this myself. 159 00:11:24,297 --> 00:11:25,299 It's bad to act tough. 160 00:11:25,398 --> 00:11:26,942 You'll go bald easily. 161 00:11:34,841 --> 00:11:36,722 Morning, Chief Ning. 162 00:11:38,930 --> 00:11:40,182 Morning my foot. 163 00:11:41,736 --> 00:11:43,522 Wait, I... 164 00:11:48,279 --> 00:11:49,279 Chief Ning. 165 00:11:51,433 --> 00:11:52,433 Have a seat. 166 00:11:54,872 --> 00:11:56,642 I discussed this matter with Mr. Du yesterday. 167 00:11:57,838 --> 00:11:59,382 We can still try to negotiate a deal with 168 00:11:59,929 --> 00:12:01,458 Marquis Chang Qing. 169 00:12:06,687 --> 00:12:08,298 We'll use both soft and forceful approaches. 170 00:12:10,183 --> 00:12:11,462 For our forceful approach, 171 00:12:11,985 --> 00:12:14,302 we'll say that the bandits sent here by Lord Dan Yang 172 00:12:14,488 --> 00:12:15,529 were from An. 173 00:12:16,547 --> 00:12:18,022 After that, we'll make things difficult for them. 174 00:12:18,141 --> 00:12:19,702 We'll say that they have ulterior motives 175 00:12:19,781 --> 00:12:21,551 and have no intention of proceeding with the peace talk. 176 00:12:22,985 --> 00:12:23,985 As for the soft approach, 177 00:12:25,224 --> 00:12:26,994 we'll say that the mastermind who hired the bandits 178 00:12:27,495 --> 00:12:30,345 are the princes who disliked Marquis Chang Qing 179 00:12:31,408 --> 00:12:33,102 and that they wish to harm him 180 00:12:33,384 --> 00:12:34,755 by doing so. 181 00:12:36,192 --> 00:12:37,883 We can hint at Marquis Chang Qing 182 00:12:38,408 --> 00:12:41,139 that we'll surely return the favor 183 00:12:42,649 --> 00:12:44,539 if he assists us 184 00:12:44,713 --> 00:12:45,982 in completing our mission. 185 00:12:46,337 --> 00:12:47,402 Did you see that? 186 00:12:47,678 --> 00:12:50,502 Yuan Zhou's expression turned sour when he spoke about Marquis Chang Qing. 187 00:12:50,679 --> 00:12:52,449 He looked like he was out to chop off his head. 188 00:13:01,600 --> 00:13:03,569 If everyone agrees with that, 189 00:13:03,936 --> 00:13:06,746 I'll proceed with the deal with Marquis Chang Qing. 190 00:13:06,976 --> 00:13:07,976 Wait. 191 00:13:09,216 --> 00:13:10,216 Your Highness, 192 00:13:11,015 --> 00:13:13,146 in my opinion, Miss Ru Yi is a better candidate 193 00:13:14,412 --> 00:13:18,641 for the negotiation with Marquis Chang Qing compared to you. 194 00:13:19,056 --> 00:13:20,635 - Mr. Du. - Mr. Ning. 195 00:13:21,175 --> 00:13:22,896 Everyone saw it yesterday. 196 00:13:22,976 --> 00:13:26,506 Marquis Chang Qing treated Miss Ru Yi differently. 197 00:13:30,216 --> 00:13:31,216 Mr. Du, 198 00:13:31,576 --> 00:13:32,986 I've already repeated this many times. 199 00:13:33,216 --> 00:13:35,185 Miss Ru Yi has nothing to do with this. 200 00:13:35,856 --> 00:13:36,856 Mr. Ning, 201 00:13:37,175 --> 00:13:39,386 please pardon me for acting on my own initiative. 202 00:13:41,375 --> 00:13:42,455 Miss Ru Yi, 203 00:13:43,135 --> 00:13:44,942 can you please persuade Marquis Chang Qing? 204 00:13:45,023 --> 00:13:47,412 This concerns the success of our diplomatic mission. 205 00:13:47,655 --> 00:13:50,665 Miss Ru Yi, please do us a favor. 206 00:13:52,395 --> 00:13:53,945 Mr. Du, I'm afraid you forgot 207 00:13:54,155 --> 00:13:55,786 that I'm not a member of Six Realms Hall. 208 00:13:56,255 --> 00:13:59,746 The success of your mission has nothing to do with me. 209 00:14:00,336 --> 00:14:01,626 But Miss Ru Yi, 210 00:14:02,375 --> 00:14:04,695 aren't you Mr. Ning's subordinate? 211 00:14:04,775 --> 00:14:05,775 Ning Yuan Zhou, 212 00:14:07,056 --> 00:14:09,305 am I someone who should follow your every order? 213 00:14:21,976 --> 00:14:23,016 Of course not. 214 00:14:24,576 --> 00:14:25,576 Mr. Du, 215 00:14:26,655 --> 00:14:29,586 Miss Ru Yi is the female official I hired to teach Her Highness. 216 00:14:29,775 --> 00:14:32,185 It's inappropriate to let her interfere with our mission. 217 00:14:33,176 --> 00:14:35,522 Mr. Ning, this is a serious matter. 218 00:14:35,655 --> 00:14:36,656 Can't you just make some sacrifices? 219 00:14:36,737 --> 00:14:37,829 - Mr. Du... - Strange. 220 00:14:37,910 --> 00:14:40,080 - You... - You're seeking for my help. 221 00:14:40,175 --> 00:14:41,786 Why are you asking Ning Yuan Zhou instead? 222 00:14:42,375 --> 00:14:44,185 And, even if I'm willing to help, 223 00:14:44,336 --> 00:14:46,386 I'll help as Princess Hu Yang. 224 00:14:46,816 --> 00:14:49,386 Is this the way you speak with a noble princess? 225 00:14:52,936 --> 00:14:56,665 Your Highness, please resolve our issue for us. 226 00:14:58,415 --> 00:14:59,416 Mr. Du. 227 00:14:59,856 --> 00:15:00,856 Mr. Ning, 228 00:15:02,295 --> 00:15:03,862 you want me to leave the diplomatic team. 229 00:15:04,311 --> 00:15:06,042 But Mr. Du wants me to stay. 230 00:15:07,056 --> 00:15:08,266 I'm stuck in a dilemma. 231 00:15:25,119 --> 00:15:26,742 I was wrong when I told you 232 00:15:27,216 --> 00:15:28,542 to leave the diplomatic team. 233 00:15:31,976 --> 00:15:33,669 However, Your Highness, please think twice 234 00:15:34,375 --> 00:15:36,065 before you approach Marquis Chang Qing. 235 00:15:36,655 --> 00:15:37,655 Mr. Ning! 236 00:15:44,336 --> 00:15:45,336 Chief. 237 00:15:46,175 --> 00:15:47,175 Chief? 238 00:15:48,895 --> 00:15:50,620 Your Highness, Mr. Du. 239 00:15:51,096 --> 00:15:53,662 Marquis Chang Qing is back. And, he brought precious gifts with him. 240 00:15:53,989 --> 00:15:56,756 He said he regretted bothering Her Highness yesterday 241 00:15:56,837 --> 00:15:58,107 and that he's here to pay her a visit. 242 00:16:01,056 --> 00:16:02,215 Miss Ru Yi! 243 00:16:05,255 --> 00:16:06,296 Mr. Ning! 244 00:16:12,759 --> 00:16:14,822 Just tell him that Her Highness is recovering from her illness. 245 00:16:15,254 --> 00:16:16,703 I'll see him on her behalf. 246 00:16:23,213 --> 00:16:24,543 I need to get changed. 247 00:16:25,056 --> 00:16:26,056 But Ru Yi... 248 00:16:26,526 --> 00:16:27,526 Yu Shi San. 249 00:16:29,255 --> 00:16:30,542 Beauty, I'm coming. 250 00:16:30,952 --> 00:16:32,092 Don't worry, Beauty. 251 00:16:32,173 --> 00:16:34,162 I'll definitely do everything I can 252 00:16:34,251 --> 00:16:36,161 to make you the most beautiful lady there is. 253 00:16:48,696 --> 00:16:49,906 Yuan Lu, come. 254 00:16:56,341 --> 00:16:57,341 Sun Lang, 255 00:16:57,455 --> 00:16:58,862 send some men to tail her. 256 00:16:58,975 --> 00:17:00,522 It's best if you guys can eavesdrop on them. 257 00:17:00,895 --> 00:17:01,895 Yes, sir. 258 00:17:13,135 --> 00:17:14,135 Yuan Lu, 259 00:17:14,446 --> 00:17:15,782 send Her Highness back to her room. 260 00:17:15,937 --> 00:17:17,002 Yes, sir. 261 00:17:17,145 --> 00:17:18,582 Your Highness, please. 262 00:17:38,903 --> 00:17:40,702 You told Ru Yi to leave the diplomatic team 263 00:17:41,096 --> 00:17:42,786 just because you're jealous? 264 00:17:43,536 --> 00:17:45,522 It's no wonder she's pulling a long face in front of you. 265 00:17:46,375 --> 00:17:48,266 However, she was obviously affected 266 00:17:48,383 --> 00:17:49,982 when you were doing the formal greeting. 267 00:17:50,285 --> 00:17:51,722 Don't you want to capitalize on that chance? 268 00:17:55,536 --> 00:17:56,922 You're Qian Zhao, 269 00:17:57,135 --> 00:17:58,582 not Yu Shi San. 270 00:17:59,455 --> 00:18:01,036 You're being prideful for no reason 271 00:18:01,116 --> 00:18:02,682 while I'm observing from the sidelines. 272 00:18:06,879 --> 00:18:08,882 I know her thoughts and concerns. 273 00:18:09,544 --> 00:18:11,222 However, I have my own stand too. 274 00:18:11,639 --> 00:18:13,648 I was indeed too impatient. 275 00:18:14,895 --> 00:18:15,976 But did you see that just now? 276 00:18:16,655 --> 00:18:19,625 She provoked me in front of everyone else. 277 00:18:23,935 --> 00:18:27,065 I always thought you were a generous person in the past. 278 00:18:27,776 --> 00:18:29,426 But today, I realize that I'm wrong. 279 00:18:30,496 --> 00:18:33,622 Do you know why me, Sun Lang, and Ding Hui 280 00:18:33,856 --> 00:18:35,585 stayed single all this while? 281 00:18:36,256 --> 00:18:37,256 Why? 282 00:18:38,237 --> 00:18:41,282 Because we can't find a beautiful "cousin" like yours. 283 00:18:42,468 --> 00:18:44,422 Yu Shi San is raring to court her. 284 00:18:44,760 --> 00:18:46,961 If you don't reconcile with her now, 285 00:18:47,096 --> 00:18:48,542 I won't be able to stop him. 286 00:18:48,975 --> 00:18:51,062 One is a loyal marquis 287 00:18:51,295 --> 00:18:53,305 while the other is a gentle wanderer. 288 00:18:53,576 --> 00:18:55,022 Both of them are just as good as you. 289 00:18:55,246 --> 00:18:56,936 Do you think I won't punch you for saying that? 290 00:18:57,559 --> 00:18:58,928 You can't bear to do it. 291 00:18:59,567 --> 00:19:02,297 Besides, I have to pick up Li Tong Guang as well. 292 00:19:38,919 --> 00:19:42,649 I can see why he's Ru Yi's disciple. 293 00:19:42,859 --> 00:19:44,889 He has the same stare as her. 294 00:19:45,256 --> 00:19:46,256 Chief, 295 00:19:46,855 --> 00:19:49,505 do you think Marquis Chang Qing already knows about your relationship... 296 00:19:49,647 --> 00:19:50,978 Wait, I have a question. 297 00:19:51,935 --> 00:19:54,986 Can't you guys speak normally without relating me to her? 298 00:19:57,592 --> 00:19:58,672 How are they similar? 299 00:19:58,753 --> 00:20:00,572 Tell me. How do their expressions look similar? 300 00:20:08,496 --> 00:20:09,635 Chief, I... 301 00:20:10,975 --> 00:20:12,865 Let me ask you one last question. 302 00:20:16,256 --> 00:20:17,415 Go ahead. 303 00:20:19,215 --> 00:20:21,385 Are you sure you want Ru Yi to leave the diplomatic team? 304 00:20:22,455 --> 00:20:26,295 But Chief Ning, Ru Yi is the most important figure on the team next to you. 305 00:20:26,564 --> 00:20:28,054 Actually, we were very worried 306 00:20:28,135 --> 00:20:30,335 when you two argued today. 307 00:20:30,416 --> 00:20:33,546 Even Mr. Du was inquiring about you two from Her Highness. 308 00:20:36,674 --> 00:20:38,426 This isn't as simple as you think. 309 00:20:38,735 --> 00:20:40,402 And, even if Ru Yi does leave the team, 310 00:20:40,558 --> 00:20:41,758 I'm still here. 311 00:20:42,496 --> 00:20:43,895 You're right. 312 00:20:43,975 --> 00:20:45,046 Chief Ning, 313 00:20:45,127 --> 00:20:47,087 although Ru Yi, Her Highness, and Mr. Du 314 00:20:47,168 --> 00:20:48,862 aren't from Six Realms Hall, 315 00:20:49,135 --> 00:20:50,522 each of us has to be here 316 00:20:50,636 --> 00:20:53,077 in order to save His Majesty. 317 00:20:53,248 --> 00:20:54,962 All of them are the backbones of the team. 318 00:20:55,135 --> 00:20:57,865 Of course, you'll always be our Chief Ning too. 319 00:21:00,980 --> 00:21:02,802 You knew that I couldn't survive long. 320 00:21:02,975 --> 00:21:05,186 But you never stopped me from risking my life together with you. 321 00:21:06,040 --> 00:21:08,112 But why are you chasing Ru Yi away from the team 322 00:21:08,199 --> 00:21:10,369 because of Marquis Chang Qing? 323 00:21:12,016 --> 00:21:13,216 That Marquis Chang Qing, 324 00:21:14,375 --> 00:21:16,266 he has no special qualities except that 325 00:21:16,616 --> 00:21:18,655 he's younger than you, 326 00:21:18,768 --> 00:21:20,499 knows Ru Yi longer than you, 327 00:21:20,580 --> 00:21:23,145 and more handsome than you. 328 00:21:24,935 --> 00:21:26,666 I would feel terrible 329 00:21:27,175 --> 00:21:28,506 if I were in Ru Yi's shoes too. 330 00:21:31,175 --> 00:21:32,482 You're a liar. 331 00:21:32,975 --> 00:21:35,226 You said you liked me and trusted me. 332 00:21:35,935 --> 00:21:37,615 You lied to me. 333 00:21:37,718 --> 00:21:39,328 Wait. Did you not take your medicine today? 334 00:21:40,735 --> 00:21:42,946 Am I that petty in your eyes? 335 00:21:43,935 --> 00:21:46,466 Why would I bother myself with the likes of Marquis Chang Qing? 336 00:21:50,735 --> 00:21:53,545 I mean, Ru Yi would say those things. Not me. 337 00:21:57,256 --> 00:21:59,385 I heard that Lord Li's condition has improved. 338 00:22:00,135 --> 00:22:02,182 I wonder when I can seek an audience with him? 339 00:22:02,805 --> 00:22:04,742 Marquis, thank you for inquiring about His Highness's condition. 340 00:22:05,215 --> 00:22:07,666 However, His Highness led a life of luxury and comfort since young. 341 00:22:07,935 --> 00:22:09,545 He was frightened by your army on numerous occasions 342 00:22:09,695 --> 00:22:12,216 after entering Xu City. 343 00:22:12,297 --> 00:22:13,297 I'm afraid 344 00:22:14,415 --> 00:22:16,545 it'll take some time for him to recover from it. 345 00:22:17,296 --> 00:22:18,296 Is that so? 346 00:22:18,895 --> 00:22:21,385 Seems like Six Realms Hall isn't that good after all. 347 00:22:22,096 --> 00:22:24,055 Chief Ning is here to escort Lord Li personally, 348 00:22:24,136 --> 00:22:26,267 yet he was still frightened on numerous occasions, huh? 349 00:22:27,375 --> 00:22:29,182 It's no wonder your ruler was captured by... 350 00:22:29,263 --> 00:22:30,263 Marquis, 351 00:22:30,895 --> 00:22:32,305 please mind your words. 352 00:22:34,695 --> 00:22:36,865 All right. Let's get to business then. 353 00:22:38,157 --> 00:22:39,882 Our emperor will embark on a southern expedition soon. 354 00:22:39,975 --> 00:22:41,585 He wants me to relay a message to you. 355 00:22:42,175 --> 00:22:44,706 He hopes that Lord Li can arrive at Capital of An within seven days. 356 00:22:44,935 --> 00:22:46,262 Within seven days? 357 00:22:46,415 --> 00:22:47,536 That's impossible. 358 00:22:47,670 --> 00:22:50,159 - His Highness's body is... - If His Highness delays it on purpose, 359 00:22:50,735 --> 00:22:52,802 I'm afraid he'll have no chance to see His Majesty. 360 00:22:53,319 --> 00:22:54,358 By then, 361 00:22:54,462 --> 00:22:57,082 we have no choice but to invite him to join your ruler here 362 00:22:57,244 --> 00:22:59,122 as our guests in Capital of An. 363 00:22:59,213 --> 00:23:01,844 - Marquis, you're putting us on the spot... - If that's the case, 364 00:23:02,096 --> 00:23:03,825 there's no need to send Lord Li there. 365 00:23:25,375 --> 00:23:26,375 Your Highness. 366 00:23:27,629 --> 00:23:29,282 Mr. Du, you may leave. 367 00:23:29,484 --> 00:23:31,295 For some things, there's no need to state them out. 368 00:23:32,175 --> 00:23:34,065 I was always the strange one among the imperial family. 369 00:23:34,695 --> 00:23:37,105 I'll do the dirty talk for you. 370 00:23:37,935 --> 00:23:38,935 Yes, Your Highness. 371 00:23:40,336 --> 00:23:41,336 Master. 372 00:23:50,695 --> 00:23:51,695 Master, 373 00:23:52,016 --> 00:23:53,946 why have you changed entirely? 374 00:23:54,655 --> 00:23:56,855 What kind of question was that? Of course she's different now. 375 00:23:56,936 --> 00:23:58,096 Lower your volume. 376 00:24:00,213 --> 00:24:01,984 I've used brown powder from Nan 377 00:24:02,099 --> 00:24:04,128 to outline her contour and eyes. 378 00:24:04,444 --> 00:24:06,802 I used rouge to deepen the color of her lips. 379 00:24:06,896 --> 00:24:10,066 Lastly, I used ink to make a mole at the edge of her eyes. 380 00:24:10,253 --> 00:24:11,792 From afar, she looks familiar. 381 00:24:11,894 --> 00:24:13,945 But she's different when you look up close. 382 00:24:18,209 --> 00:24:19,262 Wait. 383 00:24:19,776 --> 00:24:22,842 Why do you carry rouge with you? 384 00:24:23,103 --> 00:24:25,862 It's just like why a swordsman always brings his sword around. 385 00:24:26,816 --> 00:24:28,612 If so, you should make yourself look better 386 00:24:28,744 --> 00:24:30,542 when you meet Miss Jin next time. 387 00:24:31,536 --> 00:24:33,026 It's the same no matter if he puts makeup on or not. 388 00:24:33,455 --> 00:24:35,216 Miss Jin fell for Chief Ning long ago. 389 00:24:35,296 --> 00:24:37,585 She never cared for Shi San anyway. 390 00:24:38,375 --> 00:24:39,895 You see, the thing is, 391 00:24:39,975 --> 00:24:41,422 Miss Jin is abandoning Chief Ning 392 00:24:41,503 --> 00:24:43,002 after encountering Ru Yi. 393 00:24:48,256 --> 00:24:49,842 Why are you looking at me? Get back to business. 394 00:24:54,056 --> 00:24:55,786 Marquis Chang Qing, please mind your conduct. 395 00:24:56,016 --> 00:24:57,016 Master, 396 00:24:57,215 --> 00:24:58,976 I've chased away all the Crimson Guards in Hu County. 397 00:24:59,111 --> 00:25:00,481 There's no one else around too. 398 00:25:00,895 --> 00:25:02,426 You can acknowledge me now. 399 00:25:03,175 --> 00:25:04,976 Marquis Chang Qing, I'll say this one more time. 400 00:25:05,079 --> 00:25:06,449 I'm not your master. 401 00:25:08,576 --> 00:25:09,946 Please don't be so cruel. 402 00:25:10,895 --> 00:25:12,266 I missed you so much. 403 00:25:13,256 --> 00:25:14,666 Don't you remember the past? 404 00:25:14,781 --> 00:25:16,290 Back when we were in the arena... 405 00:25:16,435 --> 00:25:17,435 All right. 406 00:25:17,675 --> 00:25:19,716 If you insist on acknowledging me as your master, 407 00:25:19,796 --> 00:25:20,935 fine. 408 00:25:21,536 --> 00:25:24,105 But can you please sit down 409 00:25:24,256 --> 00:25:25,706 and let me finish my words first? 410 00:25:40,735 --> 00:25:41,735 Please go ahead. 411 00:25:44,175 --> 00:25:47,196 When I said I didn't want Lord Li to enter Capital of An, 412 00:25:47,299 --> 00:25:48,438 I was just saying that out of spite. 413 00:25:49,455 --> 00:25:51,305 Actually, both you and I know 414 00:25:52,215 --> 00:25:56,305 that your ruler wants us to reach Capital of An in seven days 415 00:25:56,512 --> 00:25:58,722 in order to show his authority. 416 00:25:59,856 --> 00:26:02,795 However, most of us from Wu 417 00:26:02,875 --> 00:26:05,026 do not agree with letting Lord Li enter Capital of An. 418 00:26:05,922 --> 00:26:07,916 And now, Lord Dan Yang, who's supervising the nation, 419 00:26:08,012 --> 00:26:10,121 intends to usurp the throne. 420 00:26:10,616 --> 00:26:12,186 I'm afraid he's the one who wants 421 00:26:12,415 --> 00:26:15,625 to ruin the peace talk the most. 422 00:26:26,159 --> 00:26:28,129 But what has that got to do with me? 423 00:26:31,056 --> 00:26:32,666 Marquis, you're asking the obvious here. 424 00:26:33,335 --> 00:26:34,742 According to what I know, 425 00:26:35,016 --> 00:26:37,786 although you were put in an important position by your ruler, 426 00:26:38,056 --> 00:26:41,305 you were always upset about Lord He Dong and Lord Luo Xi. 427 00:26:41,935 --> 00:26:44,426 I'm afraid you'll be on edge 428 00:26:44,799 --> 00:26:47,168 no matter who ascends the throne in the future. 429 00:26:48,449 --> 00:26:50,042 Marquis, I wonder which of them 430 00:26:50,175 --> 00:26:52,065 would you like to curry favor with? 431 00:26:53,056 --> 00:26:56,026 We're willing to push the blame of the bandit incident 432 00:26:56,318 --> 00:26:58,808 on the person you dislike. 433 00:26:59,135 --> 00:27:00,256 This way, 434 00:27:00,615 --> 00:27:02,574 you may use this gift of ours 435 00:27:02,655 --> 00:27:05,226 to help you in ascending the throne. 436 00:27:07,576 --> 00:27:09,022 Your Highness, that was an excellent plan. 437 00:27:09,776 --> 00:27:11,385 However, I care not 438 00:27:12,793 --> 00:27:14,402 for such a trivial matter. 439 00:27:21,256 --> 00:27:22,602 What if we give you 440 00:27:22,683 --> 00:27:25,333 Yun City and Mian City as well? 441 00:27:32,576 --> 00:27:33,842 According to what I know, 442 00:27:34,062 --> 00:27:35,911 you don't have a land of your own. 443 00:27:36,895 --> 00:27:38,976 If you're willing to assist Lord Li 444 00:27:39,056 --> 00:27:40,666 in receiving His Majesty safely, 445 00:27:41,536 --> 00:27:44,186 Wu is willing to give you these two cities 446 00:27:44,344 --> 00:27:46,834 so that you can become a high-ranking official in the future. 447 00:27:48,711 --> 00:27:50,321 A high-ranking official? 448 00:27:52,056 --> 00:27:54,026 Your Highness, you think too highly of me. 449 00:27:55,174 --> 00:27:57,745 I'm just the son of a... 450 00:28:07,950 --> 00:28:10,201 I'm just a brutish warrior. 451 00:28:11,020 --> 00:28:13,190 I don't harbor lofty ambitions. 452 00:28:14,287 --> 00:28:16,856 However, the founders of Wu and An 453 00:28:17,079 --> 00:28:19,480 started as warriors too. 454 00:28:28,777 --> 00:28:30,627 If I agree to your request, 455 00:28:31,422 --> 00:28:33,872 will you agree to my request? 456 00:28:35,215 --> 00:28:36,585 Marquis, why don't you just tell me? 457 00:28:38,895 --> 00:28:40,462 Your Highness, please return to your seat. 458 00:28:49,935 --> 00:28:50,935 And then? 459 00:28:52,855 --> 00:28:53,855 Don't speak. 460 00:28:55,375 --> 00:28:56,375 Close your eyes. 461 00:29:21,455 --> 00:29:23,466 Master, you're so nice to me. 462 00:29:25,455 --> 00:29:27,162 If so, you should stay put. 463 00:29:27,915 --> 00:29:28,915 Understood? 464 00:29:30,375 --> 00:29:31,375 Master. 465 00:29:33,655 --> 00:29:35,385 I regretted what I did. 466 00:29:37,175 --> 00:29:39,266 I shouldn't have argued with you back then. 467 00:29:41,056 --> 00:29:43,666 I hid at the corner of the street 468 00:29:45,735 --> 00:29:47,625 when you came to Eldest Princess's Residence to see me. 469 00:29:51,375 --> 00:29:52,375 Master, 470 00:29:54,975 --> 00:29:56,746 the fire in the prison was terrible. 471 00:29:59,929 --> 00:30:01,008 Did it hurt? 472 00:30:06,336 --> 00:30:07,336 Master, 473 00:30:10,455 --> 00:30:12,345 I missed you so much. 474 00:30:14,816 --> 00:30:16,666 I missed you so much that my heart was shattered. 475 00:30:18,655 --> 00:30:21,786 I jumped into the chilling spring you showed me time and time again. 476 00:30:23,961 --> 00:30:25,891 I always hoped that I could die there. 477 00:30:29,056 --> 00:30:30,216 If so, 478 00:30:36,856 --> 00:30:38,947 I could've seen you earlier. 479 00:30:54,856 --> 00:30:56,082 Don't cry. 480 00:30:56,496 --> 00:30:57,682 If not, I'll give you a beating. 481 00:30:57,825 --> 00:30:59,322 Master! 482 00:30:59,695 --> 00:31:01,206 Master! 483 00:31:05,008 --> 00:31:06,142 Master! 484 00:31:09,056 --> 00:31:10,506 Please don't abandon me. 485 00:31:25,431 --> 00:31:26,922 This is great. 486 00:31:29,296 --> 00:31:31,426 After this, 487 00:31:36,415 --> 00:31:37,962 I can die with no regrets. 488 00:32:06,123 --> 00:32:08,402 What is that brat talking about? 489 00:32:08,735 --> 00:32:10,522 He can die with no regrets? 490 00:32:11,375 --> 00:32:14,186 Marquis Chang Qing's confession is filled with deep emotions 491 00:32:14,304 --> 00:32:15,464 and sentiments. 492 00:32:15,675 --> 00:32:17,865 I would've acknowledged him if I was Ru Yi. 493 00:32:19,816 --> 00:32:22,122 Is he truly just Ru Yi's disciple? 494 00:32:22,303 --> 00:32:25,352 He treats Ru Yi better than Chief Ning treats her. 495 00:32:31,374 --> 00:32:33,062 Don't do that! Calm down! 496 00:32:43,536 --> 00:32:44,536 Your Highness. 497 00:32:45,336 --> 00:32:46,905 His Highness just woke up. 498 00:32:47,614 --> 00:32:48,983 He wants to see you. 499 00:32:50,175 --> 00:32:51,175 Understood. 500 00:32:54,812 --> 00:32:55,812 Marquis, 501 00:32:56,735 --> 00:32:58,065 we shall take our leaves. 502 00:33:00,175 --> 00:33:01,526 We? 503 00:33:03,455 --> 00:33:06,506 Her Highness and I will send His Highness to Capital of An. 504 00:33:07,375 --> 00:33:08,666 Naturally, it's the two of us. 505 00:33:14,455 --> 00:33:17,145 Marquis, since I've fulfilled your request, 506 00:33:17,655 --> 00:33:19,666 I hope you can hold your end of the bargain 507 00:33:20,016 --> 00:33:21,466 and consider my request. 508 00:33:22,576 --> 00:33:23,576 All right. 509 00:33:37,796 --> 00:33:38,796 Marquis. 510 00:33:40,975 --> 00:33:42,302 She's not my master. 511 00:33:44,714 --> 00:33:47,122 At first glance, she resembles my master a lot. 512 00:33:47,277 --> 00:33:50,088 But when I take a closer look, she's just a fake. 513 00:33:51,296 --> 00:33:54,105 My master only talks about martial arts and Her Majesty. 514 00:33:54,975 --> 00:33:56,666 She has no time for political affairs. 515 00:33:58,016 --> 00:33:59,945 She'll never be as arrogant 516 00:34:00,416 --> 00:34:02,746 as this ignorant princess just because 517 00:34:02,976 --> 00:34:04,546 she can come up with some devious plots. 518 00:34:05,678 --> 00:34:07,007 She and my master 519 00:34:07,775 --> 00:34:09,465 are totally different. 520 00:34:11,775 --> 00:34:13,066 Marquis, you have excellent eyes indeed. 521 00:34:13,695 --> 00:34:16,266 There are many people who resemble other people in the world. 522 00:34:16,596 --> 00:34:17,596 If so... 523 00:34:18,416 --> 00:34:21,856 If so, should we stay away from her so that you won't be bothered? 524 00:34:21,936 --> 00:34:22,936 No. 525 00:34:23,295 --> 00:34:24,296 I want her. 526 00:34:27,215 --> 00:34:30,666 As long as she's capable of letting me sit beside her, 527 00:34:31,096 --> 00:34:32,586 I'll feel like my master is still around. 528 00:34:34,295 --> 00:34:36,025 It's been so long 529 00:34:37,096 --> 00:34:38,985 since I had such pleasant feelings. 530 00:34:41,655 --> 00:34:42,816 So, 531 00:34:44,096 --> 00:34:46,242 no matter if she's a fake or not, 532 00:34:46,815 --> 00:34:49,226 I must get her no matter what. 533 00:34:50,335 --> 00:34:52,266 I'll make sure she'll stay with me forever. 534 00:35:27,249 --> 00:35:28,339 Ru Yi, 535 00:35:28,444 --> 00:35:29,875 - you guys... - When I left, you guys... 536 00:35:33,056 --> 00:35:34,985 You heard everything when you were outside, right? 537 00:35:35,735 --> 00:35:38,066 What else was there besides what you told me to tell him? 538 00:35:38,655 --> 00:35:40,025 What other things are you suspicious of? 539 00:35:40,976 --> 00:35:42,425 I'm not suspicious of anything. 540 00:35:44,766 --> 00:35:45,767 I admit. 541 00:35:46,361 --> 00:35:47,761 I'm a little jealous. 542 00:35:47,935 --> 00:35:50,464 I'm also envious of the moments you had together with him. 543 00:35:50,841 --> 00:35:53,761 However, I wasn't upset because I was jealous or envious of him. 544 00:35:54,096 --> 00:35:55,642 He sounded off to me. 545 00:35:55,729 --> 00:35:57,575 I was afraid that trouble might arise 546 00:35:57,655 --> 00:35:58,755 after he became intimate with you. 547 00:35:58,835 --> 00:36:00,035 That's why I couldn't hold it in and... 548 00:36:06,644 --> 00:36:07,862 If so, 549 00:36:09,735 --> 00:36:11,106 are you still going to chase me away? 550 00:36:14,496 --> 00:36:15,496 Ru Yi, 551 00:36:16,699 --> 00:36:18,690 it was my fault for chasing you away from the diplomatic team. 552 00:36:19,775 --> 00:36:22,106 You're someone I wish to protect for the rest of my life. 553 00:36:24,335 --> 00:36:27,121 I've listened to Yuan Lu as well. 554 00:36:27,936 --> 00:36:28,936 He said 555 00:36:29,255 --> 00:36:31,626 although he was born with a heart disease, 556 00:36:32,153 --> 00:36:34,594 I never stopped him from doing anything. 557 00:36:35,376 --> 00:36:36,746 But when I'm with you, 558 00:36:38,416 --> 00:36:40,215 I impose my will upon you 559 00:36:40,334 --> 00:36:41,745 without considering your feelings. 560 00:36:43,936 --> 00:36:44,936 Sorry about that. 561 00:36:49,295 --> 00:36:50,985 Thank you for telling me that. 562 00:36:51,936 --> 00:36:54,186 I guess I know what's on your mind now. 563 00:36:57,976 --> 00:36:59,266 But there's one thing 564 00:37:00,295 --> 00:37:02,746 I think we should talk about. 565 00:37:09,889 --> 00:37:11,562 Actually, I've been troubled 566 00:37:12,255 --> 00:37:13,706 for the past few days. 567 00:37:15,456 --> 00:37:18,216 Do you remember what you said in the courtyard? 568 00:37:19,171 --> 00:37:21,842 You said you wanted to lead a reclusive life with me 569 00:37:21,923 --> 00:37:24,942 on an uninhabited island after the mission was over. 570 00:37:25,095 --> 00:37:28,064 You wanted us to spend time alone and enjoy the beautiful views. 571 00:37:28,654 --> 00:37:30,744 You said I would like that kind of life. 572 00:37:31,056 --> 00:37:32,322 But actually, 573 00:37:32,693 --> 00:37:34,703 I had something to tell you back then. 574 00:37:35,775 --> 00:37:38,266 But you were so happy. 575 00:37:39,936 --> 00:37:41,186 That's why I didn't tell you. 576 00:37:42,160 --> 00:37:43,160 So, 577 00:37:46,096 --> 00:37:48,025 you don't like that kind of life at all. 578 00:38:02,695 --> 00:38:04,266 Once, I also thought 579 00:38:04,775 --> 00:38:06,385 that I was used to being alone. 580 00:38:07,496 --> 00:38:10,546 I was used to distancing myself from everybody and everything 581 00:38:11,207 --> 00:38:13,578 and observing the situation calmly. 582 00:38:14,815 --> 00:38:16,982 But during our journey, I realize 583 00:38:18,128 --> 00:38:22,896 that the hustle and bustle in our worldly cities 584 00:38:23,045 --> 00:38:24,582 felt wonderful too. 585 00:38:25,232 --> 00:38:27,122 It was so wonderful that it made me 586 00:38:27,295 --> 00:38:29,425 doubt myself as to whether I was living before this. 587 00:38:31,295 --> 00:38:34,106 I like it when I'm fending off enemies together with you guys. 588 00:38:34,366 --> 00:38:36,217 I like it when my back is covered. 589 00:38:37,096 --> 00:38:39,905 I like it when our companions in the team talk nonsense. 590 00:38:40,576 --> 00:38:41,936 I like it when I can see new things 591 00:38:42,078 --> 00:38:44,087 and people wherever we go. 592 00:38:45,616 --> 00:38:46,616 Yuan Zhou, 593 00:38:47,376 --> 00:38:48,586 actually, 594 00:38:49,096 --> 00:38:50,666 you were the one who provided me with all of that. 595 00:38:57,215 --> 00:38:58,742 So, that's what you thought all along. 596 00:39:01,096 --> 00:39:02,546 And I had no idea at all. 597 00:39:04,345 --> 00:39:05,384 I thought 598 00:39:05,904 --> 00:39:07,554 An and the Crimson Guard 599 00:39:07,984 --> 00:39:09,622 broke your heart. 600 00:39:10,255 --> 00:39:12,036 I thought you were tired of all those internal conflicts 601 00:39:12,225 --> 00:39:14,054 and cold-blooded plots. 602 00:39:14,896 --> 00:39:16,626 I thought you hated violence and murder. 603 00:39:18,695 --> 00:39:19,905 And, I remember 604 00:39:20,815 --> 00:39:21,975 you told me 605 00:39:22,815 --> 00:39:25,536 that Empress Zhao Jie wanted you to lead an ordinary life. 606 00:39:25,678 --> 00:39:27,768 I thought that was the kind of life you wanted. 607 00:39:28,056 --> 00:39:29,056 Yes. 608 00:39:33,056 --> 00:39:34,626 I do hate the Crimson Guard. 609 00:39:36,096 --> 00:39:37,402 I hate that filthy swamp 610 00:39:38,016 --> 00:39:41,945 that treats women like playthings and tools. 611 00:39:44,135 --> 00:39:46,904 However, I don't hate it when I can do something for my fallen comrades 612 00:39:47,295 --> 00:39:49,465 with my abilities. 613 00:39:54,896 --> 00:39:55,896 Once, 614 00:39:56,174 --> 00:39:58,624 I could murder tyrannical politicians of other nations. 615 00:39:59,536 --> 00:40:03,266 I could murder corrupt officials who extort money from the people. 616 00:40:04,226 --> 00:40:05,313 In the future, 617 00:40:05,376 --> 00:40:07,786 there might be a better place for me to utilize my skills. 618 00:40:08,735 --> 00:40:09,735 Maybe 619 00:40:10,295 --> 00:40:12,586 it might not be as noble or smooth-sailing, 620 00:40:13,735 --> 00:40:15,226 but I still hope 621 00:40:15,376 --> 00:40:17,025 that I could be like Mei Niang. 622 00:40:17,815 --> 00:40:19,266 Maybe I could accept students 623 00:40:19,456 --> 00:40:21,385 or do other things. 624 00:40:21,735 --> 00:40:24,186 I can use my hands and intellect 625 00:40:24,335 --> 00:40:27,586 to do something for the women who suffered as Crimson Guards. 626 00:40:27,936 --> 00:40:29,905 - I don't want... - You don't want to keep a man company 627 00:40:31,655 --> 00:40:33,225 and lead a life that he wants to lead. 628 00:40:43,568 --> 00:40:45,061 Traveling within the martial arts world 629 00:40:45,936 --> 00:40:47,482 and leading a seclusive life 630 00:40:47,631 --> 00:40:49,722 are two different paths. 631 00:40:53,330 --> 00:40:54,482 That's why 632 00:40:56,536 --> 00:40:58,266 we should give each other some time to think about it, okay? 633 00:41:02,735 --> 00:41:03,735 Okay. 634 00:41:09,456 --> 00:41:10,456 If so, 635 00:41:11,616 --> 00:41:13,106 will you still leave the diplomatic team? 636 00:41:13,775 --> 00:41:14,775 Don't worry. 637 00:41:15,310 --> 00:41:16,681 I won't leave the diplomatic team. 638 00:41:18,255 --> 00:41:19,945 We're not showing each other the cold shoulder. 639 00:41:22,313 --> 00:41:24,203 However, we'll only know if we can proceed with the relationship 640 00:41:26,016 --> 00:41:28,505 after both of us figure it out, 641 00:41:29,376 --> 00:41:30,376 right? 642 00:41:34,096 --> 00:41:35,096 Yeah. 643 00:42:05,775 --> 00:42:06,775 Chief Ning. 644 00:42:08,775 --> 00:42:09,775 Chief? 645 00:42:10,695 --> 00:42:11,695 What's the matter? 646 00:42:12,255 --> 00:42:13,296 Mr. Du needs to see you. 647 00:42:14,056 --> 00:42:15,056 Understood. 648 00:42:27,048 --> 00:42:28,175 Yuan Lu, 649 00:42:28,255 --> 00:42:29,702 did you understand what was going on? 650 00:42:29,941 --> 00:42:32,031 So, have they reconciled with each other or not? 651 00:42:32,217 --> 00:42:33,662 I'm sure they have. 652 00:42:33,735 --> 00:42:36,706 Look at how calm Ru Yi is. 653 00:42:38,215 --> 00:42:40,985 If so, why is Yuan Zhou pulling a long face? 654 00:42:42,536 --> 00:42:44,322 About that... 655 00:42:44,576 --> 00:42:46,096 - About that... - You guys have no idea. 656 00:42:48,215 --> 00:42:50,904 When two people argue and part ways calmly, 657 00:42:51,002 --> 00:42:52,852 that means it's a huge deal. 658 00:42:52,976 --> 00:42:53,976 What? 659 00:42:54,456 --> 00:42:56,077 It was just an argument. 660 00:42:56,209 --> 00:42:57,916 Why have things ended up like this? 661 00:42:57,996 --> 00:42:59,896 To think that I spent so much time to persuade Chief Ning. 662 00:42:59,982 --> 00:43:02,546 I told him to bow and serve Ru Yi. 663 00:43:02,896 --> 00:43:04,255 But he didn't say he wouldn't do so. 664 00:43:04,335 --> 00:43:06,816 Bowing and serving her won't solve the issue. 665 00:43:06,896 --> 00:43:08,695 His jealousy is just the tip of the iceberg. 666 00:43:08,775 --> 00:43:10,655 The complications that arise from his jealousy, 667 00:43:10,735 --> 00:43:12,106 those are serious. 668 00:43:13,702 --> 00:43:16,591 Both Ru Yi and Yuan Zhou can't bear having grits in their eyes. 669 00:43:18,537 --> 00:43:20,202 We're in trouble. 670 00:43:20,896 --> 00:43:22,055 What should we do then? 671 00:43:23,695 --> 00:43:25,642 Now, we can only do what we can. 672 00:43:25,990 --> 00:43:28,320 We have to split up and conquer them individually. 673 00:43:28,525 --> 00:43:30,255 Yuan Lu, go and find Ru Yi. 674 00:43:30,460 --> 00:43:32,059 Ru Yi might seem cold, but she's soft-hearted. 675 00:43:32,233 --> 00:43:34,574 You have to pester her and tell her 676 00:43:34,815 --> 00:43:36,630 that Chief Ning is suffering every day. 677 00:43:36,711 --> 00:43:38,095 Tell her that he drowns himself in sorrow every day. 678 00:43:38,175 --> 00:43:39,215 Or something like that. Understood? 679 00:43:39,295 --> 00:43:40,295 Understood. 680 00:43:40,735 --> 00:43:42,862 Your Highness, go and find Yuan Zhou. 681 00:43:43,103 --> 00:43:44,473 What does a woman lack the most? 682 00:43:46,041 --> 00:43:47,612 It's understanding, am I right? 683 00:43:47,724 --> 00:43:50,954 Tell him to be more understanding of Ru Yi's bitter reasons. 684 00:43:51,655 --> 00:43:55,235 Anyway, we mustn't let the gap between them expand. 685 00:43:56,010 --> 00:43:57,010 All right. 686 00:44:03,735 --> 00:44:05,982 - Greetings, Your Highness. - Aren't Mr. Du and Mr. Ning done yet? 687 00:44:06,096 --> 00:44:08,106 Mr. Du, please stop that. 688 00:44:08,396 --> 00:44:10,086 Why haven't you given up on that thought yet? 689 00:44:10,623 --> 00:44:11,882 Mr. Ning, 690 00:44:12,016 --> 00:44:13,382 I know 691 00:44:13,616 --> 00:44:15,626 that I'm putting you on the spot here. 692 00:44:16,000 --> 00:44:17,940 - Your Highness, I... - But you saw it yourself. 693 00:44:18,215 --> 00:44:19,254 - After Miss Ru Yi - Yes, Your Highness. 694 00:44:19,334 --> 00:44:20,735 had spoken to Marquis Chang Qing, 695 00:44:20,815 --> 00:44:24,186 he had a complete change of attitude toward us. 696 00:44:25,573 --> 00:44:26,722 Mr. Ning, 697 00:44:27,376 --> 00:44:31,945 if Miss Ru Yi can continue to dupe Marquis Chang Qing in the future, 698 00:44:33,416 --> 00:44:37,696 maybe he can convince their ruler 699 00:44:38,016 --> 00:44:39,662 to release His Majesty immediately. 700 00:44:40,016 --> 00:44:41,786 But Ru Yi isn't a member of Six Realms Hall. 701 00:44:44,775 --> 00:44:45,775 Mr. Ning, 702 00:44:46,135 --> 00:44:47,586 pardon me for being frank. 703 00:44:48,655 --> 00:44:50,746 I know you have a relationship 704 00:44:50,953 --> 00:44:52,563 with Miss Ru Yi. 705 00:44:53,695 --> 00:44:56,305 Women should obey the Three Obediences and Four Virtues. 706 00:44:57,426 --> 00:44:58,542 Besides, 707 00:44:59,040 --> 00:45:01,650 Miss Ru Yi was a spy all along. 708 00:45:04,960 --> 00:45:07,730 I don't think she'll object to it 709 00:45:08,556 --> 00:45:10,962 if you send her to bewitch Marquis Chang Qing.