1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:10,000 [English subtitles are available] 2 00:01:39,420 --> 00:01:43,940 [A Journey To Love] 3 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:46,970 [Episode 33] 4 00:01:55,000 --> 00:01:57,970 [Next day, Liuli Fortress of the State of An] 5 00:02:11,920 --> 00:02:12,560 Boss. 6 00:02:16,810 --> 00:02:17,810 Ruyi and the others... 7 00:02:21,010 --> 00:02:22,090 I haven't heard from them yet. 8 00:02:25,240 --> 00:02:26,640 How are His Majesty and Mr. Du? 9 00:02:27,200 --> 00:02:29,250 Chief Clerk Du has woken up. He's fine for now, 10 00:02:29,730 --> 00:02:30,800 but His Majesty's injury... 11 00:02:31,370 --> 00:02:33,010 Qian said that whether he can survive or not 12 00:02:33,570 --> 00:02:34,690 depends on tonight. 13 00:02:41,700 --> 00:02:43,030 Where is the name clearing edict I asked you to prepare? 14 00:02:44,360 --> 00:02:44,990 Here. 15 00:02:46,620 --> 00:02:48,260 I've tried my best to draw the flower seal. 16 00:02:49,380 --> 00:02:50,220 Worst case scenario, 17 00:02:51,410 --> 00:02:53,970 just say that His Majesty was badly injured and couldn't hold the brush. 18 00:02:55,070 --> 00:02:56,670 That's why the flower seal doesn't look right. 19 00:03:03,080 --> 00:03:04,760 We only need his fingerprint now. 20 00:03:08,770 --> 00:03:10,660 Qian, take a rest. 21 00:03:11,320 --> 00:03:13,200 Even if you give all your internal force to His Majesty, 22 00:03:13,250 --> 00:03:14,610 it won't help. 23 00:03:14,610 --> 00:03:15,250 No. 24 00:03:15,810 --> 00:03:16,760 We haven't arrived yet. 25 00:03:16,780 --> 00:03:17,870 He can't die here. 26 00:03:18,620 --> 00:03:21,040 Even if he dies, he has to resolve the matter. 27 00:03:21,550 --> 00:03:22,430 -But— -Let him be. 28 00:03:23,150 --> 00:03:24,390 Qian is from the Heaven Path 29 00:03:24,450 --> 00:03:25,860 and is in charge of the palace guards. 30 00:03:26,070 --> 00:03:28,270 It's his duty to save His Majesty. 31 00:03:41,430 --> 00:03:42,140 A military flag? 32 00:03:54,100 --> 00:03:56,579 I ascended the throne when I was young. 33 00:03:57,270 --> 00:03:58,270 I was immoral and reckless, 34 00:03:59,170 --> 00:04:01,070 mistakenly listening to treacherous people, 35 00:04:01,850 --> 00:04:03,530 and dragged the army down. 36 00:04:04,810 --> 00:04:07,450 Fortunately, Chai Ming's group 37 00:04:08,090 --> 00:04:11,410 of 16 men from the Liudao Hall's Heaven Path were brave and loyal. 38 00:04:11,520 --> 00:04:12,800 They used their lives 39 00:04:13,270 --> 00:04:15,360 to help me escape. 40 00:04:16,070 --> 00:04:18,430 I feel guilty to Wu, 41 00:04:18,930 --> 00:04:20,810 all the officials, and the people. 42 00:04:21,410 --> 00:04:23,160 I was too ashamed to live, 43 00:04:23,670 --> 00:04:26,270 but the men of the Liudao Hall were fearless 44 00:04:27,130 --> 00:04:28,940 and saved me from danger. 45 00:04:29,110 --> 00:04:31,940 They should be rewarded heavily. 46 00:04:35,050 --> 00:04:36,530 Your Majesty. 47 00:04:41,330 --> 00:04:42,010 The edict. 48 00:04:43,330 --> 00:04:44,010 The edict. 49 00:04:44,520 --> 00:04:46,520 Your Majesty, it's here. 50 00:04:54,220 --> 00:04:55,150 I already read it. 51 00:05:06,370 --> 00:05:07,310 Keep it safe. 52 00:05:09,900 --> 00:05:12,140 I'm sorry to everyone. 53 00:05:21,770 --> 00:05:22,370 Your Majesty. 54 00:05:24,770 --> 00:05:25,810 He's just exhausted. 55 00:05:26,350 --> 00:05:27,510 His life is not at risk anymore. 56 00:05:39,150 --> 00:05:40,430 Come out with me. 57 00:05:54,730 --> 00:05:55,490 I didn't expect 58 00:05:56,450 --> 00:05:58,570 that His Majesty wrote the name clearing edict himself. 59 00:06:07,610 --> 00:06:08,890 Since he is fine now, 60 00:06:09,810 --> 00:06:10,410 Qian Zhao, 61 00:06:11,110 --> 00:06:12,070 I’ll leave the rest to you. 62 00:06:13,170 --> 00:06:14,490 You're in charge of taking everyone 63 00:06:14,720 --> 00:06:16,530 to send His Majesty back to the State of Wu safely. 64 00:06:18,590 --> 00:06:19,990 Aren't you going back with us? 65 00:06:24,320 --> 00:06:26,270 Are you going to the An Capital? 66 00:06:29,490 --> 00:06:30,050 Yes. 67 00:06:31,210 --> 00:06:32,250 Her Highness is still in the State of An. 68 00:06:33,290 --> 00:06:34,570 She has been timid since she was young. 69 00:06:35,159 --> 00:06:36,360 I can't leave her alone. 70 00:06:38,090 --> 00:06:39,680 Okay, we'll go with you. 71 00:06:39,740 --> 00:06:40,370 No need. 72 00:06:41,370 --> 00:06:42,570 Go with Qian and the others 73 00:06:42,790 --> 00:06:44,090 and bring His Majesty back safely. 74 00:06:44,480 --> 00:06:45,440 Liar. 75 00:06:51,420 --> 00:06:52,659 Will you still come back? 76 00:06:55,730 --> 00:06:57,010 I told you on the way. 77 00:06:58,090 --> 00:06:59,570 Beauty is saving Her Highness. 78 00:07:00,810 --> 00:07:02,890 Even with Beauty's skills, there still hasn't been any news. 79 00:07:02,890 --> 00:07:03,730 I'm afraid... 80 00:07:12,560 --> 00:07:14,150 Your internal force is unstable 81 00:07:15,280 --> 00:07:17,840 and problems occured twice at Donghu Lake yesterday. 82 00:07:18,290 --> 00:07:19,970 You're not going back to save people. 83 00:07:19,970 --> 00:07:21,210 You're going back to die. 84 00:07:23,970 --> 00:07:24,610 Boss. 85 00:07:34,320 --> 00:07:35,560 I'm not going back to die. 86 00:07:35,870 --> 00:07:37,050 I've had countless life-or-death experiences, 87 00:07:37,090 --> 00:07:37,790 but I never died. 88 00:07:40,080 --> 00:07:40,680 It's fine. 89 00:07:42,290 --> 00:07:43,050 Here, Qian Zhao. 90 00:07:45,659 --> 00:07:46,300 The task of 91 00:07:46,920 --> 00:07:48,130 His Majesty and clearing the Heaven Path's name 92 00:07:48,800 --> 00:07:49,730 will be yours now. 93 00:07:54,330 --> 00:07:54,909 Here. 94 00:07:57,820 --> 00:07:59,280 I'll leave my old residence to you. 95 00:07:59,409 --> 00:08:00,570 Take good care of it for me. 96 00:08:03,320 --> 00:08:03,980 Sun Lang, 97 00:08:05,130 --> 00:08:06,370 help me take good care 98 00:08:06,890 --> 00:08:08,180 of the Wu Capital branch. 99 00:08:21,200 --> 00:08:23,600 If I can't come back 100 00:08:25,050 --> 00:08:26,370 and Her Highness still has a chance of survival, 101 00:08:28,210 --> 00:08:29,010 promise me 102 00:08:29,660 --> 00:08:31,180 you will take care of her as your own sister. 103 00:08:31,210 --> 00:08:31,930 There is no "if." 104 00:08:33,030 --> 00:08:34,380 Take care of your own sister. 105 00:08:34,860 --> 00:08:36,850 Yes, I won't do it either. 106 00:08:37,580 --> 00:08:39,049 I'm so busy taking care of 107 00:08:39,049 --> 00:08:40,049 the dogs and cats every day. 108 00:08:40,740 --> 00:08:42,090 Boss Ning, you come back 109 00:08:42,250 --> 00:08:43,809 and take care of the brothers of the Wu Capital branch yourself. 110 00:08:45,730 --> 00:08:47,250 You are the chief of the Liudao Hall. 111 00:08:48,610 --> 00:08:49,810 If you want to clear the name 112 00:08:50,190 --> 00:08:50,820 of your brothers, 113 00:08:51,780 --> 00:08:52,980 you should do it personally. 114 00:08:54,610 --> 00:08:56,700 You always ask me to stay and look after the old residence. 115 00:08:58,550 --> 00:08:59,930 I'm sick of staring at it. 116 00:09:01,400 --> 00:09:04,160 ♫Life is as unpredictable as the wind♫ 117 00:09:04,620 --> 00:09:06,030 ♫I roar but no one can hear me♫ 118 00:09:06,520 --> 00:09:08,480 ♫I don't know what the future will bring♫ 119 00:09:09,020 --> 00:09:14,100 ♫Snow falls on the flames of war, and the setting sun is as crimson as blood♫ 120 00:09:15,730 --> 00:09:16,610 I promise you all. 121 00:09:17,050 --> 00:09:19,540 ♫The night is dark and cold, and the day is long and hard♫ 122 00:09:18,770 --> 00:09:20,970 I will definitely bring 123 00:09:20,050 --> 00:09:24,680 ♫You can see on my face that I'm determined to venture out into the storm♫ 124 00:09:22,130 --> 00:09:22,690 Ying and Ruyi 125 00:09:24,890 --> 00:09:28,370 ♫We drink and sing, not knowing these are the last of the good days♫ 126 00:09:26,770 --> 00:09:27,890 back safely to all of you. 127 00:09:28,780 --> 00:09:32,320 ♫Storm clouds are gathering♫ 128 00:09:32,710 --> 00:09:33,610 ♫A life of service♫ 129 00:09:33,290 --> 00:09:34,010 Trust me. 130 00:09:33,630 --> 00:09:36,980 ♫I only wish to fight the evil and defend the good♫ 131 00:09:37,010 --> 00:09:40,150 ♫Let's go through ups and downs together♫ 132 00:09:40,180 --> 00:09:44,220 ♫The dark night seems endless, but we'll wait for the sky to lighten♫ 133 00:09:44,740 --> 00:09:48,040 ♫Don't blame me for having big dreams♫ 134 00:09:48,200 --> 00:09:49,160 ♫A life of service♫ 135 00:09:49,180 --> 00:09:52,520 ♫I only wish to have the courage to overcome all difficulties♫ 136 00:09:52,540 --> 00:09:55,670 ♫My sacrifice is worth it♫ 137 00:09:55,690 --> 00:09:59,550 ♫I make hard decisions to change the world♫ 138 00:10:00,480 --> 00:10:07,390 ♫Hope we're all safe and sound when the dust settles♫ 139 00:10:13,860 --> 00:10:14,360 Boss, 140 00:10:18,090 --> 00:10:19,410 this is the medicine I use to save lives. 141 00:10:20,050 --> 00:10:20,800 There's only one pill. 142 00:10:20,830 --> 00:10:23,590 ♫Life is as unpredictable as the wind♫ 143 00:10:24,050 --> 00:10:25,460 ♫I roar but no one can hear me♫ 144 00:10:25,950 --> 00:10:27,910 ♫I don't know what the future will bring♫ 145 00:10:28,130 --> 00:10:28,730 Boss, 146 00:10:28,450 --> 00:10:33,540 ♫Snow falls on the flames of war, and the setting sun is as crimson as blood♫ 147 00:10:30,410 --> 00:10:31,600 I only have thunderbombs. 148 00:10:36,490 --> 00:10:38,970 ♫The night is dark and cold, and the day is long and hard♫ 149 00:10:39,480 --> 00:10:44,110 ♫You can see on my face that I'm determined to venture out into the storm♫ 150 00:10:44,320 --> 00:10:47,800 ♫We drink and sing, not knowing these are the last of the good days♫ 151 00:10:48,210 --> 00:10:51,750 ♫Storm clouds are gathering♫ 152 00:10:52,100 --> 00:10:52,990 ♫A life of service♫ 153 00:10:53,030 --> 00:10:56,370 ♫I only wish to fight the evil and defend the good♫ 154 00:10:56,400 --> 00:10:59,540 ♫Let's go through ups and downs together♫ 155 00:10:59,610 --> 00:11:03,640 ♫The dark night seems endless, but we'll wait for the sky to lighten♫ 156 00:11:04,170 --> 00:11:07,480 ♫Don't blame me for having big dreams♫ 157 00:11:07,590 --> 00:11:08,480 ♫A life of service♫ 158 00:11:08,520 --> 00:11:12,000 ♫I only wish to fight the evil and defend the good♫ 159 00:11:12,080 --> 00:11:15,140 ♫Let's go through ups and downs together♫ 160 00:11:15,170 --> 00:11:19,070 ♫The dark night seems endless, but we'll wait for the sky to lighten♫ 161 00:11:19,730 --> 00:11:22,960 ♫Don't blame me for having big dreams♫ 162 00:11:22,980 --> 00:11:24,020 ♫A life of service♫ 163 00:11:24,040 --> 00:11:27,460 ♫I only wish to have the courage to overcome all difficulties♫ 164 00:11:27,580 --> 00:11:30,650 ♫My sacrifice is worth it♫ 165 00:11:30,680 --> 00:11:34,480 ♫I make hard decisions to change the world♫ 166 00:11:35,400 --> 00:11:42,820 ♫Hope we're all safe and sound when the dust settles♫ 167 00:11:53,730 --> 00:11:55,850 Apart from the rescued Prince Li, 168 00:11:56,200 --> 00:11:57,450 no one else died here? 169 00:11:58,360 --> 00:12:00,010 Many civilians were watching that night. 170 00:12:00,190 --> 00:12:00,970 It's true. 171 00:12:02,550 --> 00:12:05,240 So, has the entire Wu delegation escaped? 172 00:12:08,880 --> 00:12:10,830 I heard they entered Donghu Lake for the rescue 173 00:12:10,830 --> 00:12:12,110 when the imperial city was in trouble 174 00:12:12,230 --> 00:12:14,110 and escaped amidst the chaos. 175 00:12:54,730 --> 00:12:56,370 Don't tell anyone I was here. 176 00:12:56,610 --> 00:12:57,210 Yes. 177 00:13:13,130 --> 00:13:14,780 I see it. Around 1.5 miles that way 178 00:13:14,810 --> 00:13:15,810 and 1.5 miles ahead, 179 00:13:15,830 --> 00:13:16,610 this radius must be investigated. 180 00:13:16,610 --> 00:13:18,610 Let’s go, Mr. Du. 181 00:13:18,790 --> 00:13:19,770 Look at the situation. 182 00:13:19,770 --> 00:13:21,410 We can't delay any longer. 183 00:13:21,410 --> 00:13:22,490 I'm not leaving. 184 00:13:24,240 --> 00:13:26,200 Since Mr. Ning was willing to return to the An Capital 185 00:13:26,450 --> 00:13:28,090 for Her Highness and Ruyi, 186 00:13:28,690 --> 00:13:30,700 how can I shamelessly escape? 187 00:13:31,420 --> 00:13:32,260 Besides, 188 00:13:32,770 --> 00:13:35,130 Her Highness saved my life. 189 00:13:35,570 --> 00:13:36,770 But you're seriously injured. 190 00:13:37,390 --> 00:13:38,070 Besides, 191 00:13:39,050 --> 00:13:40,890 Boss has been gone for hours. 192 00:13:41,130 --> 00:13:42,050 You can't catch up to him. 193 00:13:43,430 --> 00:13:44,310 I can. 194 00:13:45,140 --> 00:13:46,730 No matter how many days it'll take, 195 00:13:47,320 --> 00:13:48,870 I must rush back to the An Capital. 196 00:13:49,740 --> 00:13:50,850 Since I receive a salary, 197 00:13:51,950 --> 00:13:53,110 I must show loyalty. 198 00:13:54,660 --> 00:13:57,050 I left the Wu Capital with Her Highness originally. 199 00:13:58,620 --> 00:14:00,740 I must finish what I started. 200 00:14:04,040 --> 00:14:06,910 If Her Highness and Mr. Ning... 201 00:14:13,840 --> 00:14:15,960 I will bring them back. 202 00:14:22,150 --> 00:14:23,100 Mr. Du, wait. 203 00:14:30,250 --> 00:14:31,010 Your Majesty. 204 00:14:34,720 --> 00:14:36,100 Brave and loyal, 205 00:14:36,120 --> 00:14:37,250 you are a pillar of the country. 206 00:14:37,980 --> 00:14:39,950 I have nothing special on me. 207 00:14:40,490 --> 00:14:44,260 I can only give you my cloak. 208 00:14:52,010 --> 00:14:53,900 When you return safely, 209 00:14:54,050 --> 00:14:57,410 I'll welcome you warmly in the Wu Capital. 210 00:14:59,100 --> 00:15:02,100 Thank you, Your Majesty. 211 00:15:15,340 --> 00:15:16,740 Return safely. 212 00:15:20,370 --> 00:15:21,410 Thank you, Your Majesty. 213 00:15:22,930 --> 00:15:24,940 [Mansion of Marquis Changqing] 214 00:15:28,010 --> 00:15:28,650 Li Tong— 215 00:15:42,810 --> 00:15:44,720 Who are you burning paper money for? 216 00:15:52,660 --> 00:15:53,410 Impossible. 217 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:56,850 Impossible. 218 00:15:59,050 --> 00:16:00,850 Ruyi is so powerful. 219 00:16:01,600 --> 00:16:03,770 Even Yuanzhou can't beat her. 220 00:16:03,850 --> 00:16:05,010 How could she... 221 00:16:11,480 --> 00:16:13,050 Weren't you promoted to Duke? 222 00:16:13,690 --> 00:16:15,050 Don't you have military power? 223 00:16:15,050 --> 00:16:16,560 Why didn't you save her? 224 00:16:18,800 --> 00:16:19,770 Who is the murderer? 225 00:16:20,530 --> 00:16:21,660 Who is the murderer? 226 00:16:22,290 --> 00:16:24,090 Who is so vicious and despicable? 227 00:16:24,090 --> 00:16:26,010 Tell me. I will kill him. 228 00:16:27,610 --> 00:16:29,410 Mind your own business. 229 00:16:30,130 --> 00:16:32,450 His Majesty has no time to deal with you now, 230 00:16:32,900 --> 00:16:34,980 which is why I can let you stay here for a few days. 231 00:16:35,720 --> 00:16:39,170 You'll suffer when he refocuses. 232 00:16:44,600 --> 00:16:46,400 It's not like he can kill me. 233 00:16:47,140 --> 00:16:48,250 He may not kill you, 234 00:16:49,130 --> 00:16:49,690 but he can also 235 00:16:49,690 --> 00:16:51,930 send you to the frigid lands of the Shabei Tribe to herd sheep 236 00:16:52,380 --> 00:16:54,030 or throw you out of Mount Guan. 237 00:16:55,170 --> 00:16:55,970 The Beipan people 238 00:16:55,970 --> 00:16:58,650 would definitely love a treat like you. 239 00:16:59,560 --> 00:17:01,040 Whether they keep you for themselves 240 00:17:01,890 --> 00:17:04,300 or use you ask to ask the State of Wu for a large sum of ransom, 241 00:17:06,240 --> 00:17:07,079 both are good deals. 242 00:17:11,849 --> 00:17:13,010 You can cry if you want. 243 00:17:14,170 --> 00:17:15,050 After tonight, 244 00:17:16,869 --> 00:17:18,990 we may not have time to be sad anymore. 245 00:17:40,270 --> 00:17:40,900 No. 246 00:17:42,800 --> 00:17:44,280 I can't die like this. 247 00:17:48,930 --> 00:17:50,170 Ruyi said before 248 00:17:51,050 --> 00:17:53,290 that only weak people would commit suicide. 249 00:19:16,870 --> 00:19:18,690 [Xingshuo Men] 250 00:19:22,210 --> 00:19:22,900 Your Highness, 251 00:19:24,150 --> 00:19:25,340 we'll wait for you outside. 252 00:20:13,600 --> 00:20:15,440 Your Majesty, greetings from Li Tongguang. 253 00:20:15,800 --> 00:20:17,880 I have brought Prince Li of Wu as ordered. 254 00:20:18,890 --> 00:20:21,970 Greetings, Your Majesty. I am Yang Ying, the Prince Li of Wu. 255 00:20:30,350 --> 00:20:32,780 Your brother escaped successfully. 256 00:20:33,650 --> 00:20:35,770 You must have contributed a lot. 257 00:20:36,050 --> 00:20:37,770 I don't have much to congratulate you with. 258 00:20:38,890 --> 00:20:40,210 There are three things here. 259 00:20:40,980 --> 00:20:42,590 Just pick one. 260 00:20:47,920 --> 00:20:49,800 You want to force me to commit suicide. 261 00:20:50,290 --> 00:20:52,830 Aren't you afraid of the people's criticism? 262 00:20:53,290 --> 00:20:54,770 Criticism? 263 00:20:58,070 --> 00:21:02,070 Prince Li of Wu colluded with the Beipan people to enter Mount Guan 264 00:21:02,320 --> 00:21:04,920 with the intention of disrupting the State of An. 265 00:21:05,410 --> 00:21:06,880 This is an unforgivable crime. 266 00:21:28,790 --> 00:21:30,330 Is taking my life 267 00:21:31,180 --> 00:21:33,250 this important for you 268 00:21:33,770 --> 00:21:35,450 to regain your dignity? 269 00:21:37,910 --> 00:21:39,540 You must be so furious 270 00:21:39,900 --> 00:21:41,980 at being held captive by a Scarlet Guard traitor 271 00:21:42,480 --> 00:21:45,160 before all of the officials. 272 00:21:54,650 --> 00:21:57,010 Give Prince Li another cup. 273 00:22:00,510 --> 00:22:02,170 -How dare you! -Your Majesty, do you think 274 00:22:02,170 --> 00:22:03,380 that I'm trying to provoke you 275 00:22:03,380 --> 00:22:05,130 or I'm speaking nonsense before my death? 276 00:22:06,040 --> 00:22:06,970 You are wrong. 277 00:22:07,370 --> 00:22:08,540 Duke Qing. 278 00:22:16,090 --> 00:22:16,650 I 279 00:22:18,410 --> 00:22:20,850 just want to make a deal with you. 280 00:22:22,130 --> 00:22:25,090 What trick are you pulling now? 281 00:22:25,570 --> 00:22:27,210 If you accept it, 282 00:22:27,390 --> 00:22:30,020 it will not only help you stabilize the political situation, 283 00:22:30,250 --> 00:22:32,330 but also help you effortlessly clear 284 00:22:32,370 --> 00:22:34,880 your crime of colluding with Beipan. 285 00:22:37,010 --> 00:22:38,490 Okay, I’m listening. 286 00:22:38,970 --> 00:22:39,930 Continue. 287 00:22:41,750 --> 00:22:45,170 Originally, you wanted another country's princess as the empress, 288 00:22:45,500 --> 00:22:48,110 but you never found a suitable candidate. 289 00:22:49,040 --> 00:22:53,240 I can help you fulfill your old wish. 290 00:23:00,110 --> 00:23:01,700 I'd like to hear 291 00:23:02,930 --> 00:23:04,130 how you can help. 292 00:23:45,010 --> 00:23:48,420 Yang Ying, the Princess Licheng of Wu, 293 00:23:49,730 --> 00:23:51,660 greets the King of An. 294 00:23:59,530 --> 00:24:00,690 Your Majesty, 295 00:24:00,930 --> 00:24:03,890 you've probably seen reports of how I am weak as a woman, 296 00:24:04,430 --> 00:24:07,190 but I actually am a woman. 297 00:24:07,450 --> 00:24:08,570 My father 298 00:24:08,890 --> 00:24:11,970 only has three princes, including my brother, 299 00:24:11,970 --> 00:24:13,650 Brother Danyang, and Brother Ying. 300 00:24:13,930 --> 00:24:15,210 To save my brother, 301 00:24:15,770 --> 00:24:18,220 I disguised myself as a man and risked my life, 302 00:24:18,670 --> 00:24:19,660 but they abandoned me 303 00:24:19,690 --> 00:24:21,610 in the face of danger. 304 00:24:28,010 --> 00:24:29,210 At this point, 305 00:24:30,010 --> 00:24:32,810 I no longer wish to be loyal to Wu. 306 00:24:35,560 --> 00:24:36,170 Your Majesty. 307 00:24:37,060 --> 00:24:38,000 Judging by their journey, 308 00:24:38,570 --> 00:24:41,050 my brother should still be within the State of An, 309 00:24:41,930 --> 00:24:43,730 while Brother Danyang, who is supervising the country, 310 00:24:44,010 --> 00:24:45,160 still hasn't received the news 311 00:24:45,180 --> 00:24:46,840 that they have escaped. 312 00:24:47,530 --> 00:24:50,370 In this case, why don't you take advantage of this 313 00:24:50,370 --> 00:24:53,130 and announce that you've reached an agreement with my brother? 314 00:24:53,640 --> 00:24:55,000 You sent him back, 315 00:24:55,730 --> 00:24:58,290 while I'm left beind to become the empress of An? 316 00:25:00,130 --> 00:25:01,290 Become the empress? 317 00:25:01,290 --> 00:25:04,410 I will also have nine cities as my dowry, including Zecheng, Miancheng, and Jicheng. 318 00:25:06,310 --> 00:25:07,280 This way, 319 00:25:08,130 --> 00:25:09,850 once His Majesty returns, 320 00:25:10,290 --> 00:25:12,010 he will definitely have a conflict with Brother Danyang 321 00:25:12,010 --> 00:25:14,450 over the cession of the cities. 322 00:25:14,970 --> 00:25:15,930 In the end, 323 00:25:16,770 --> 00:25:18,330 no matter who wins, 324 00:25:18,660 --> 00:25:20,700 both will suffer great losses. 325 00:25:21,370 --> 00:25:22,170 By then, 326 00:25:23,140 --> 00:25:25,740 he will definitely need your help 327 00:25:26,120 --> 00:25:28,250 and form an alliance with him. 328 00:25:31,850 --> 00:25:32,770 I remember 329 00:25:33,130 --> 00:25:35,880 that both of your princes are disappointments. 330 00:25:37,810 --> 00:25:40,410 Don't you want a new legitimate son 331 00:25:41,080 --> 00:25:43,330 to scheme for Wu's land 332 00:25:43,360 --> 00:25:45,110 as the child of both countries? 333 00:25:45,890 --> 00:25:46,660 At that time, 334 00:25:47,020 --> 00:25:50,110 who would remember that you bought horses from Beipan in the past? 335 00:25:54,770 --> 00:25:57,620 You are truly brave. 336 00:26:02,290 --> 00:26:04,130 If I weren't brave, 337 00:26:04,940 --> 00:26:08,280 I wouldn't be able to support my ambition as the empress. 338 00:26:22,610 --> 00:26:23,530 No wonder 339 00:26:25,180 --> 00:26:27,500 the State of Wu sent you 340 00:26:28,520 --> 00:26:30,750 to be the emperor's envoy. 341 00:26:35,770 --> 00:26:37,810 My brother has already escaped. 342 00:26:37,950 --> 00:26:41,620 Was I not successful enough? 343 00:26:42,610 --> 00:26:46,130 You were very successful. 344 00:26:48,730 --> 00:26:49,630 However, 345 00:26:50,410 --> 00:26:54,360 shouldn't you change your tone now? 346 00:26:54,830 --> 00:26:56,980 Don't refer to yourself as the prince anymore. 347 00:26:59,080 --> 00:27:01,920 You are the empress now. 348 00:27:07,090 --> 00:27:08,700 Why are you so anxious, Your Majesty? 349 00:27:09,470 --> 00:27:11,120 I can change my title 350 00:27:11,870 --> 00:27:14,790 after the empress's edict is announced. 351 00:27:20,930 --> 00:27:21,890 That's true. 352 00:27:39,810 --> 00:27:40,530 Pass my order. 353 00:27:41,560 --> 00:27:45,640 Princess Licheng, please move to the Outer Changhua Palace. 354 00:27:46,150 --> 00:27:50,640 Serve her according to the empress's level. 355 00:27:51,750 --> 00:27:52,510 She is granted 356 00:27:54,050 --> 00:27:56,010 half of my carriage procession. 357 00:27:57,290 --> 00:27:58,770 Thank you, Your Majesty. 358 00:28:08,140 --> 00:28:10,290 Duke Qing, come here. 359 00:28:20,070 --> 00:28:21,510 In Siyi Pavilion, 360 00:28:21,780 --> 00:28:23,130 I have a beloved... 361 00:28:33,360 --> 00:28:34,870 Help me contact Yuanzhou. 362 00:28:35,390 --> 00:28:36,470 Tell him I'm fine. 363 00:28:37,250 --> 00:28:38,680 Tell him not to rush to save me. 364 00:28:39,490 --> 00:28:42,040 We can talk about it after my brother is safely sent back to the Stae of Wu. 365 00:28:42,970 --> 00:28:43,890 You really are a girl? 366 00:28:47,610 --> 00:28:49,700 Ruyi personally taught me 367 00:28:49,730 --> 00:28:51,280 every day for more than two months. 368 00:28:52,450 --> 00:28:54,410 If I couldn't even fool you all, 369 00:28:55,360 --> 00:28:56,840 then I would've truly let her down. 370 00:28:57,750 --> 00:28:59,430 But you couldn't do something so crazy 371 00:29:00,250 --> 00:29:01,730 without telling me anything. 372 00:29:04,710 --> 00:29:06,520 You wouldn't actually save me. 373 00:29:07,280 --> 00:29:08,680 I could only save myself. 374 00:29:11,600 --> 00:29:13,920 You said the emperor of An likes interests the most. 375 00:29:14,970 --> 00:29:17,230 The most valuable thing on me 376 00:29:18,850 --> 00:29:22,440 is my so-called royal blood. 377 00:29:24,070 --> 00:29:25,900 Li Tongguang, on this one point, 378 00:29:28,030 --> 00:29:29,910 you and I are no different. 379 00:29:31,240 --> 00:29:33,560 Do you think it'll be easy to be the empress? 380 00:29:35,560 --> 00:29:37,040 Do you think His Majesty is that stupid? 381 00:29:38,290 --> 00:29:39,890 Just a few empty words— 382 00:29:39,890 --> 00:29:40,830 At least, 383 00:29:42,770 --> 00:29:44,370 he's willing to take the bait. 384 00:29:45,880 --> 00:29:46,650 At least, 385 00:29:47,870 --> 00:29:50,840 I won't be thrown to the north to herd sheep anymore. 386 00:29:57,590 --> 00:29:58,550 A few days ago, 387 00:30:00,420 --> 00:30:01,930 Yuan Lu asked me 388 00:30:03,730 --> 00:30:05,500 what I would do 389 00:30:07,570 --> 00:30:09,000 if I could return to the Wu Capital safely. 390 00:30:10,450 --> 00:30:12,100 I couldn't answer it back then. 391 00:30:12,850 --> 00:30:14,370 Now, I know. 392 00:30:16,050 --> 00:30:17,010 I don't want to 393 00:30:17,710 --> 00:30:20,270 go back to that cold harem, 394 00:30:20,750 --> 00:30:22,850 marry a prince consort that I don't know, 395 00:30:23,340 --> 00:30:26,260 and become an ignorant noble lady. 396 00:30:27,690 --> 00:30:29,130 That feeling just now, 397 00:30:30,830 --> 00:30:31,720 that feeling of 398 00:30:32,850 --> 00:30:35,770 holding your destiny in your own hands, 399 00:30:39,670 --> 00:30:40,600 felt great. 400 00:30:52,720 --> 00:30:54,040 Yuanzhou said 401 00:30:55,700 --> 00:30:57,900 you want to be the highest-ranking official. 402 00:31:00,460 --> 00:31:01,180 Then, 403 00:31:02,570 --> 00:31:05,890 compared to supporting the Third Prince born by a servant, 404 00:31:07,240 --> 00:31:09,740 wouldn't you have a better chance of success 405 00:31:11,550 --> 00:31:13,520 by supporting the son of a princess? 406 00:31:16,550 --> 00:31:17,950 You're planning quite into the future. 407 00:31:19,430 --> 00:31:21,350 The old man isn't even letting you stay inside the palace. 408 00:31:22,220 --> 00:31:23,500 He doesn't believe you at all. 409 00:31:23,570 --> 00:31:24,170 Yes, 410 00:31:25,700 --> 00:31:27,180 my actions are restricted, 411 00:31:29,250 --> 00:31:30,490 so please 412 00:31:31,730 --> 00:31:34,290 find the remains of Ruyi as soon as possible 413 00:31:34,610 --> 00:31:35,480 and bury her. 414 00:31:36,590 --> 00:31:37,360 Otherwise, 415 00:31:38,870 --> 00:31:41,520 don't blame me for slandering you before the emperor of An. 416 00:31:43,080 --> 00:31:45,200 I will do my best for my master's funeral. 417 00:31:46,740 --> 00:31:47,450 However, 418 00:31:49,130 --> 00:31:51,850 I hope you can wait until you're officially the empress 419 00:31:53,090 --> 00:31:55,610 before you order me around. 420 00:31:58,000 --> 00:32:00,890 Is my carriage ready? 421 00:32:14,640 --> 00:32:16,610 Depart. 422 00:32:29,380 --> 00:32:30,260 Ruyi, 423 00:32:32,730 --> 00:32:35,090 I don't know if what I did was right or wrong, 424 00:32:37,000 --> 00:32:38,200 but I'm certain 425 00:32:39,760 --> 00:32:41,720 that I like this feeling. 426 00:32:52,170 --> 00:32:53,100 I swear 427 00:32:53,610 --> 00:32:55,120 I won't run away anymore. 428 00:32:57,100 --> 00:32:58,660 I will become strong. 429 00:33:05,710 --> 00:33:07,500 I am the emperor's envoy. 430 00:33:08,570 --> 00:33:09,460 Those who insult me 431 00:33:10,480 --> 00:33:11,610 will be killed without mercy. 432 00:33:13,200 --> 00:33:13,800 I 433 00:33:15,950 --> 00:33:17,480 am Prince Li of Wu. 434 00:33:32,500 --> 00:33:34,420 Do you know about how 435 00:33:34,440 --> 00:33:35,650 Prince Li is actually a princess? 436 00:33:38,510 --> 00:33:39,660 What do you think? 437 00:33:40,710 --> 00:33:42,920 Princess Licheng has a grand title, 438 00:33:43,240 --> 00:33:46,400 but she is actually a pawn sent by the State of Wu to die. 439 00:33:47,040 --> 00:33:49,700 In terms of power and age, 440 00:33:49,820 --> 00:33:52,760 this marriage is not suitable. 441 00:33:53,800 --> 00:33:57,180 Besides, if the new empress really has a son, 442 00:33:57,570 --> 00:33:58,930 aren't you afraid 443 00:33:59,170 --> 00:34:01,450 that Wu will instead take advantage of the marriage 444 00:34:01,510 --> 00:34:02,770 to take over the State of An? 445 00:34:03,130 --> 00:34:05,020 After all, you are a warrior in battle. 446 00:34:05,050 --> 00:34:06,130 What if one year... 447 00:34:06,130 --> 00:34:07,730 Are you cursing me? 448 00:34:09,130 --> 00:34:11,130 The day you pass, 449 00:34:11,130 --> 00:34:12,969 I will follow you underground. 450 00:34:15,739 --> 00:34:17,650 What I just said might sound like critique, 451 00:34:17,920 --> 00:34:19,960 but they are sincere words from my heart. 452 00:34:22,980 --> 00:34:24,010 Deng Hui, 453 00:34:28,469 --> 00:34:30,650 only you dare to say 454 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:35,730 these sincere words in front of me nowadays. 455 00:34:40,889 --> 00:34:45,050 Critique isn't all I can say. 456 00:34:47,020 --> 00:34:49,739 The engagement can be announced, 457 00:34:51,050 --> 00:34:54,040 but the edict should be vague. 458 00:34:54,850 --> 00:34:56,610 Betroth Princess Licheng to the State of An 459 00:34:57,130 --> 00:34:59,250 for a marriage alliance. 460 00:35:00,610 --> 00:35:02,130 Your Majesty, don't forget 461 00:35:02,610 --> 00:35:05,250 that Second Prince doesn't have a wife yet. 462 00:35:06,130 --> 00:35:09,090 A crown princess is much easier to control 463 00:35:11,280 --> 00:35:13,050 than an empress. 464 00:35:34,400 --> 00:35:35,080 Chief? 465 00:35:35,140 --> 00:35:37,950 [Liudao Hall An Capital Branch 466 00:35:40,250 --> 00:35:41,090 How is Her Highness? 467 00:35:42,050 --> 00:35:42,930 Her Highness is fine. 468 00:35:43,050 --> 00:35:44,970 She stayed in the Mansion of Duke Qing for a few days. 469 00:35:45,130 --> 00:35:47,130 Today, she moved to the Outer Changhua Palace. 470 00:35:47,930 --> 00:35:49,490 I even took a look from afar 471 00:35:49,490 --> 00:35:50,730 -outside the palace. -What about Ruyi? 472 00:35:51,610 --> 00:35:52,610 Any news about Ruyi? 473 00:36:24,410 --> 00:36:25,490 Where is her body? 474 00:36:26,170 --> 00:36:27,080 The morning before yesterday, 475 00:36:27,570 --> 00:36:30,810 Scarlet Guard Commander Deng Hui personally led people 476 00:36:31,520 --> 00:36:34,040 to cremate her in public at the Scarlet Guards' headquarters. 477 00:36:34,880 --> 00:36:36,170 Chief Jin and her people 478 00:36:36,470 --> 00:36:37,790 hid among the Scarlet Guards and saw it. 479 00:36:38,810 --> 00:36:40,950 It's indeed Left Emissary Ren herself. 480 00:36:45,070 --> 00:36:47,430 Chief, I'm sorry for your loss. 481 00:36:55,770 --> 00:36:56,850 I've thought about it already. 482 00:36:58,700 --> 00:36:59,460 It's okay. 483 00:37:01,400 --> 00:37:02,040 It's okay. 484 00:37:03,240 --> 00:37:03,990 It's okay. 485 00:37:05,850 --> 00:37:07,370 We all lead dangerous lives. 486 00:37:08,640 --> 00:37:09,890 We've long become numb to death. 487 00:37:19,290 --> 00:37:20,930 Prepare some food and wait outside the palace. 488 00:37:21,990 --> 00:37:23,350 If Her Highness escapes 489 00:37:24,970 --> 00:37:26,010 and leaves the outer palace, 490 00:37:26,930 --> 00:37:28,130 remember to report her whereabouts to me. 491 00:37:30,610 --> 00:37:31,560 Gather the men 492 00:37:32,610 --> 00:37:33,610 and prepare the weapons. 493 00:37:36,130 --> 00:37:36,570 Yes. 494 00:37:59,170 --> 00:38:02,290 What farewell do you want me to say to you? 495 00:38:03,130 --> 00:38:04,410 What's the point 496 00:38:04,850 --> 00:38:06,020 if I tell you? 497 00:38:08,200 --> 00:38:14,180 ♫Suddenly encountering the joy of meeting and the sorrow of parting♫ 498 00:38:10,020 --> 00:38:11,420 I'll come back safely. 499 00:38:15,260 --> 00:38:21,110 ♫Like rain and snow flying everywhere♫ 500 00:38:22,770 --> 00:38:28,920 ♫Just like the tears in the corners of our eyes♫ 501 00:38:24,980 --> 00:38:25,440 Try it. 502 00:38:29,400 --> 00:38:35,770 ♫They're so close to falling♫ 503 00:38:40,360 --> 00:38:43,700 ♫I'm afraid the world is like water♫ 504 00:38:44,030 --> 00:38:46,930 ♫Not between the eyebrows, but in the heart♫ 505 00:38:47,760 --> 00:38:53,700 ♫Drowning you and me, there's no way out♫ 506 00:38:54,870 --> 00:38:58,180 ♫I don't dare ask♫ 507 00:38:58,520 --> 00:39:02,650 ♫If this tragedy♫ 508 00:39:02,680 --> 00:39:08,810 Is it our real endinga♫Is the end of our story♫ 509 00:39:12,580 --> 00:39:19,520 ♫Beautiful dreams are like fragile bubbles♫ 510 00:39:19,770 --> 00:39:26,450 ♫But I'd rather have bubbles than have nothing at all♫ 511 00:39:19,840 --> 00:39:20,680 Satisfied? 512 00:39:20,900 --> 00:39:21,780 Turn around. 513 00:39:22,130 --> 00:39:23,080 Again? 514 00:39:23,710 --> 00:39:25,360 How much do you like seeing turns? 515 00:39:27,240 --> 00:39:34,260 ♫Time ticks by♫ 516 00:39:34,400 --> 00:39:40,880 ♫Everything I want is slipping away♫ 517 00:39:39,610 --> 00:39:40,290 Not bad. 518 00:39:42,100 --> 00:39:45,440 ♫I'm afraid the world is like water♫ 519 00:39:45,770 --> 00:39:48,670 ♫Not between the eyebrows, but in the heart♫ 520 00:39:47,420 --> 00:39:48,660 This color is too bold. 521 00:39:48,690 --> 00:39:49,450 It looks good. 522 00:39:49,500 --> 00:39:55,440 ♫Drowning you and me, there's no way out♫ 523 00:39:49,690 --> 00:39:51,570 I'm a chief, but this makes me look like a groom. 524 00:39:51,590 --> 00:39:52,320 This is the one. 525 00:39:56,610 --> 00:39:59,920 ♫I don't dare ask♫ 526 00:40:00,260 --> 00:40:04,390 ♫If this tragedy♫ 527 00:40:04,420 --> 00:40:10,550 ♫Is the end of our story♫ 528 00:40:14,320 --> 00:40:21,260 ♫Beautiful dreams are like fragile bubbles♫ 529 00:40:21,510 --> 00:40:28,190 ♫But I'd rather have bubbles than have nothing at all♫ 530 00:40:28,980 --> 00:40:36,000 ♫Time ticks by♫ 531 00:40:36,140 --> 00:40:42,620 ♫Everything I want is slipping away♫ 532 00:40:38,160 --> 00:40:38,910 It's all yours. 533 00:40:43,510 --> 00:40:50,450 ♫Beautiful dreams are like fragile bubbles♫ 534 00:40:50,700 --> 00:40:57,380 ♫But I'd rather have bubbles than have nothing at all♫ 535 00:40:58,170 --> 00:41:05,190 ♫Time ticks by♫ 536 00:41:05,330 --> 00:41:11,810 ♫Everything I want is slipping away♫ 537 00:41:10,460 --> 00:41:11,430 Stop talking. 538 00:41:12,110 --> 00:41:13,270 I'll come back safely. 539 00:41:12,680 --> 00:41:19,600 ♫I fear that dreams will wither and turn to ash♫ 540 00:41:19,960 --> 00:41:27,580 ♫ I can't tell if I'm awake or drunk♫ 541 00:41:27,610 --> 00:41:34,330 ♫Time, would you not go by so fast?♫ 542 00:41:34,530 --> 00:41:40,410 ♫The old days are gone forever♫ 543 00:41:41,710 --> 00:41:48,970 ♫Time, would you not go by so fast?♫ 544 00:41:49,250 --> 00:41:56,500 ♫The old days are gone forever♫ 545 00:42:01,070 --> 00:42:01,710 Ruyi, 546 00:42:04,010 --> 00:42:05,130 I'll come to you 547 00:42:06,410 --> 00:42:07,290 after I save Ying. 548 00:42:12,840 --> 00:42:14,650 Urgent news! 549 00:42:15,210 --> 00:42:17,330 Urgent news! 550 00:42:18,040 --> 00:42:19,350 The emperor of Wu escaped. 551 00:42:19,770 --> 00:42:20,530 Urgent news! 552 00:42:21,020 --> 00:42:22,700 Is anyone here? Get me another horse. 553 00:42:21,970 --> 00:42:24,310 [Posthouse in the State of An] 554 00:42:22,730 --> 00:42:23,610 Is anyone here? 555 00:42:23,610 --> 00:42:25,010 Anyone? I must send a message. 556 00:42:43,100 --> 00:42:45,590 The emperor of Wu escaped. Capture and bring him to the capital. 557 00:42:46,640 --> 00:42:48,600 Thank you. You won't be delivering this message. 558 00:42:48,910 --> 00:42:49,710 Set the sky lantern. 559 00:42:49,770 --> 00:42:50,230 Yes. 560 00:42:57,300 --> 00:42:58,100 Set the sky lantern. 561 00:43:13,080 --> 00:43:14,930 Shisan, it's safe ahead. 562 00:43:16,260 --> 00:43:16,870 Okay. 563 00:43:18,090 --> 00:43:18,970 It's snowing heavily. 564 00:43:20,760 --> 00:43:22,000 We've been travelling every day. 565 00:43:22,390 --> 00:43:23,800 Remember to take care of yourself. 566 00:43:23,950 --> 00:43:24,650 Have you taken the pills? 567 00:43:29,610 --> 00:43:31,010 Ning is so thoughtful. 568 00:43:31,530 --> 00:43:32,790 He disabled all the mail pigeons 569 00:43:32,790 --> 00:43:33,950 and An posthouses along the way. 570 00:43:34,070 --> 00:43:36,470 Otherwise, the pursuers would be on our tails. 571 00:43:37,290 --> 00:43:37,970 Yes. 572 00:43:39,090 --> 00:43:39,890 Shisan, 573 00:43:40,250 --> 00:43:41,970 why don't we find something to eat? 574 00:43:42,380 --> 00:43:43,210 Everyone 575 00:43:43,480 --> 00:43:44,860 has worked hard these days. 576 00:43:45,360 --> 00:43:46,410 Okay, let's go. 577 00:43:46,460 --> 00:43:47,420 I'll get some water. 578 00:43:47,450 --> 00:43:48,170 Okay. 579 00:43:48,170 --> 00:43:48,850 Ding Hui. 580 00:43:48,850 --> 00:43:49,360 Yes. 581 00:43:49,490 --> 00:43:49,940 Come. 582 00:43:50,810 --> 00:43:52,490 Take two men to get some water with me. 583 00:43:52,520 --> 00:43:52,980 Yes. 584 00:44:03,030 --> 00:44:04,180 Where are we? 585 00:44:05,010 --> 00:44:05,820 Your Majesty, 586 00:44:05,900 --> 00:44:07,870 we'll reach He County in one more day. 587 00:44:10,770 --> 00:44:11,570 He County? 588 00:44:12,930 --> 00:44:13,460 Yes. 589 00:44:14,220 --> 00:44:16,100 It's where we were defeated by the State of An. 590 00:44:16,930 --> 00:44:18,250 We'll finally come to an end 591 00:44:19,480 --> 00:44:20,960 after this long journey. 592 00:44:23,340 --> 00:44:25,340 The victor becomes the king. The loser becomes the outlaw. 593 00:44:27,210 --> 00:44:29,160 I've let the people of Wu down. 594 00:44:29,180 --> 00:44:31,790 You can have a good rest when we get to He County. 595 00:44:32,610 --> 00:44:33,530 I promise 596 00:44:33,640 --> 00:44:37,060 you'll be able to sleep comfortably there. 597 00:44:45,000 --> 00:44:46,720 Half of the carriage procession? 598 00:44:48,300 --> 00:44:49,940 Princess Licheng?