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[A Dream Within A Dream]

[Episode 25]

[Yongde Gate]

General Chu,

don't you want to wipe out the entire

Waning River Crescent?

I suggest you carefully consider

if you have what it takes.

Phantom dragon lurks in the black market.

Radiant lanterns illuminate the Nightwalkers.

♪ Phantom dragon lurks in the black market ♪

We're Nightwalkers.

Greetings, officers.

♪ Radiant lanterns illuminate the Nightwalkers ♪

We're Nightwalkers of the Waning River Crescent.

♪ I ride on the wind of the waning river crescent ♪

Greetings, officers.

♪ Hate the injustice in the world ♪

♪ Loyalty and righteousness weigh on both sides of the scale ♪

♪ Wield the knife to carve a rift in the hell ♪

Guys,

I was ready to visit the nether world.

Why are you doing this?

♪ The waning river crescent sheds light over the old chess board ♪

Is it some kind of death wish?

♪ On the 32 sandalwood tables ♪

Second Master,

♪ The gamblers toss their bucks ♪

have you forgotten the Nightwalkers' rules?

♪ Beneath the dice cup hide secret letters ♪

♪ The storyteller unfolds the story ♪

We share drinks

♪ The code is in the 13th line ♪

and meat together.

♪ I dip cold tea to write spy info ♪

If you are to visit the nether world,

♪ The ink seeps into the board ♪

do take us with you!

♪ The pawnshop owner weeps, counting silver notes ♪

-That's right! -That's right!

♪ The pledged military order is now riddled with decay ♪

♪ A wine banner pierces the midnight haze ♪

♪ A secret stronghold lies dormant on the canal map ♪

General Chu,

take a good look.

These brothers of mine don't fear death.

I don't think you can defeat them.

Qianyu Army, attention!

The Nightwalkers are openly storming the execution ground.

Kill them right here.

Spare no one!

How dare you?

Xuanjia Army,

stop them!

Wait!

Yimeng,

what are you doing here?

This is the execution ground.

You shouldn't be here.

We have to, before the finale

comes ahead of schedule.

The premium access to new episodes is yet to be opened.

Mr. Chu, don't you assert

that Shangguan He is the chief offender of the theft?

Have you thoroughly investigated

this case that happened three years ago?

Do you know why Mr. Shangguan stole

those disaster relief funds?

When I took over this case,

all the relevant files kept by

the Secretariat had all been destroyed.

Except for the conclusive statement written by the Ministry of Justice,

no records were left.

So...

So you didn't conduct an investigation.

Mr. Chu, you claim to be

upright and just,

but you're actually a hypocrite

who frames innocent people.

What nonsense is that?

How dare you slander General Chu!

Slander?

Last night, Yimeng and I,

together with Yunlong and Shanhu,

spent just one night

to figure out what Shangguan He

was really like three years ago.

Qianyu Army could've

discovered the truth with innumerable means,

but you chose to convict and arrest

an innocent person.

You're crooked in nature.

How are you able to serve justice?

How dare you!

Guards!

What are you doing?

All the capital citizens are watching. Are you going to

strike a woman?

Shut up!

Are you in any position to chime in?

To protect your friends,

you concealed the truth

and obstructed justice.

People like you might be

spared from death penalty,

but certainly not a hundred times of caning.

Yiting.

[Petition filed by 800 citizens in Jiangnan Province]

Mr. Chu,

take a good look at this.

[Petition filed by 800 citizens in Jiangnan Province]

This is a

petition letter,

signed by

over 800 citizens.

[Petition filed by 800 citizens in Jiangnan Province]

They are

the Jiangnan citizens

helped by Shangguan He three years ago.

They filed a petition to ask the capital prefecture's office

to distinguish right from wrong

and to spare their lifesaver

from an wrongful execution.

What on earth

happened three years ago?

I bet the Seventh Prince

and Chancellor Gao

have

the answer.

When Jiangnan Province was struck by floods three years ago,

many citizens there

starved to death.

But the court's disaster relief funds

[Tea House]

never reached the people.

Shangguan Baihe snuck into the governor's residence,

and discovered the funds had all been embezzled.

He stole the money

and helped the poor with it.

Outside Jiangnan Province,

he met the Seventh Prince, who was there to investigate the theft.

Out of concern for the floods,

His Highness arrested Shanghuan He

before learning about the details.

Put your fingerprint on it.

Seeing their hero become

a criminal overnight,

the locals filed a petition for him.

Stay!

The governor was intact

since he was supported by a powerful official,

whereas

Shangguan He was thrown into Jiangnan prison.

[Yin]

This token

was found by the Nightwalkers

in the then governor's residence last night.

"Yin" is engraved on it.

The then governor of Jiangnan Province

[Yin]

was Chancellor Gao's protege.

If the embezzlement was instructed

by Chancellor Gao,

[Yin]

then the Seventh Prince did have an untellable reason

to secretly release Shangguan He.

Nonsense!

Stop yapping.

Chu Guihong,

you should investigate

the Gao family

and Chancellor Gao's followers,

instead of going after Shangguan He

and the Nightwalkers.

You've been fighting Xuanjia Army

for personal vendettas.

What you're doing

will only destabilize the Great Jing government.

The theft in Jiangnan Province

was handled by me in person.

Today, I'm overseeing the execution in person too.

People will still have doubts

until we find out the truth of the case.

However, at this point,

if this strife continues,

the problem will never go away.

Therefore, General Chu,

I suggest

holding all these people

under detention now.

When the Emperor is informed, and the truth is out,

there will be a final judgement.

What do you think?

Please hear me out, Song Yimeng.

You shouldn't be explaining to me,

but to the Nightwalkers who trust you.

On the eve before this action,

they were still defending you.

Shanhu said

you must have your own reason,

and that you would always be their chief,

no matter who you are,

since you had saved their lives.

Treating others' care for you as nothing

is what you enjoy doing,

isn't it?

I did betray their trust...

The truth of the theft three years ago

is perhaps unknown to

Chu Guihong and the Emperor.

But what about you?

Can you deny knowing the truth?

I do know it.

You'd rather endanger the Nightwalkers

than explore the option

of bringing Gao Changyin to justice

or presenting the truth to the Emperor.

Chu Guihong says you have a wicked soul

and diabolical ambitions.

Is he really wrong?

You've asked many times for my trust.

But what should I trust about you?

Many of the Nightwalkers

are victims of Gao Changyin's crimes.

And you...

On one hand, you're the Seventh Prince,

harming innocent people.

On the other hand, you're Li Shiliu,

making amends for your mistakes.

You know what?

This is called hypocrisy.

I just want them to have a home.

I can even let them...

Stop it.

Nan Heng,

don't even bother.

Just be the high and mighty Seventh Prince.

I can't speak for others,

but I just want to remember the kind and righteous Mr. Li,

instead of you,

an unscrupulous person.

Take all those who attempted to rescue the criminal

to the capital prefecture's prison!

-Yes! -Yes!

It was the Seventh Prince

who ordered to hold us in detention.

We should be brought to his place.

Who are you to make decisions?

What kind of gibberish...

Enough, guys.

Listen,

we're all familiar with each other.

It's unnecessary to create tension.

Otherwise...

You're on death row.

Who are you to tell me what to do?

Do you think

you can stop all of us?

I was looking for a reason to fight.

Come at me, I dare you!

Hold on.

You guys go with Rong Hua

to the capital prefecture's office.

Chief...

Your Highness.

What are you trying to do?

It's time to set things right.

What Song Yimeng said is correct.

I shouldn't treat others' care for me as nothing.

All the Nightwalkers'

doings are morally

justifiable.

You shouldn't be lurking in the dark.

I'm sorry to have reduced you to this situation.

Where is this coming from?

What exactly is your plan?

Go and tell Chu Guihong

that the target he has been after

is me alone.

If he wants a fight,

then bring it on

in the imperial court.

I'll let my people go with you today.

But if they ever get hurt,

I'll have Chu Guihong

pay a steep price.

Yes,

Your Highness.

Take them away!

[Yongde Gate]

-Yes! -Yes!

Come with us.

Your Highness,

Chu Guihong has set out for the palace.

He'll complain about you to the Emperor.

Shall we set off too?

No need to rush.

I have a task for you.

Shanhu said

♪ No words can cage a heart full of wounds ♪

you must have your own reason,

♪ I shake the heavens and plains through the storm ♪

Chief,

I know...

and that no matter who you are,

♪ A promise is made, and I don't fear death anymore ♪

you would always be their chief.

The Nightwalker

♪ Even dreams are pleasant ♪

will no longer be our home

without you.

True brothers live

and die together.

We're Nightwalkers.

Greetings, officers.

Calm, Your Highness.

I'll atone for my mistakes

after my one last drink.

♪ Beyond my control, powerless to resist ♪

On one hand, you're the Seventh Prince,

♪ Yet still I dig deep, questioning fate ♪

harming innocent people.

On the other hand, you're Li Shiliu,

♪ That is the meaning behind my defiance ♪

making amends for your mistakes.

You know what?

This is called hypocrisy.

I can't speak for others,

♪ Even doomed for eternity, I still have the courage ♪

but I just want to remember the righteous and kind Mr. Li,

♪ For you, I'd step into the uncertainty ♪

instead of you,

♪ If you believe in fate ♪

an unscrupulous person.

♪ No words can cage a heart full of wounds ♪

♪ I shake the heavens and plains through the storm ♪

♪ A promise is made, and I don't fear death anymore ♪

♪ Even dreams are pleasant ♪

♪ Is it obsession, or chosen pain? ♪

♪ Is it pride, with no shame? ♪

♪ To give you a love etched into the bones ♪

♪ Then it's not something to grieve over ♪

[Yongde Gate]

Song!

Song!

[Minister of Justice] [Yan Yi]

I heard

Gao's mansion was seized yesterday.

There were Qianyu soldiers coming and going

in the chancellor's house till after midnight.

Early this morning,

the streets were even under lockdown.

Is the Emperor going

to make a big move?

Don't venture guesses on the Emperor's intentions.

Go in the court,

and we'll know what's happening.

Of course you don't worry at all, Minister of War.

But I'm the Minister of Justice.

It was

my ministry that concluded the theft in Jiangnan Province.

I'll be the first one to blame

if the Emperor is to hold anyone liable!

Song.

We passed the imperial exam together.

You must help me.

Your ministry did the case according to the rules.

You're not connected to the Gao family.

Don't act like you're guilty.

Besides,

many scholars passed the exam at the same time.

We had different tutors.

It's not like we're close.

Please leave me alone.

Mr. Wang!

But I am involved in this mess now.

Song!

Song!

Where is Heng?

Is this what he wants, to let everyone wait for him?

An old case

in Jiangnan Province has unexpectedly

embroiled so many followers and associates of the Gao family.

Heng is involved in it,

yet he hasn't shown up.

I'm afraid he has fled to escape

punishment, knowing that Father

will hold him accountable.

Father,

I advise you to immediately

order to search and seize

the residences of all the officials

connected to the Gao family,

and to let Guihong bring them to

the capital prefecture's prison for interrogations.

Also,

the power to command Xuanjia Army

should be instantly taken from Nan Heng.

Song Yude,

what do you think of Rui's suggestion?

Your Majesty,

Xuanjia Army was established by the Seventh Prince.

But it is my belief

that all the military power should rest in Your Majesty's hands.

That said, a legitimate reason

is needed to take the Seventh Prince's power away.

Mr. Song,

in just one day,

news about Chancellor Gao's illegal acts in the theft case

has reached every corner in the capital.

Eighteenth Prince,

hearsay on the streets

is called rumor.

Witnesses

or physical evidence

properly examined by local institutes

and reports from authorities of all levels,

plus a trial conducted by three judicial offices,

are needed to determine the charges

and punishment for an alleged offender.

The reopening of an old case

means the start of an arduous process.

What if the Seventh Prince takes action before we do?

Your Majesty,

yesterday's incident on the execution ground

already unraveled the truth.

The Seventh Prince Nan Heng

is not only the leader of Chancellor Gao's faction

and the commander of a strong army,

but also a powerful figure

in the martial arts world, ruling the Nightwalkers.

We have to take action

before a mutiny happens in the capital.

Indeed.

Your Majesty,

I agree with General Chu.

I concur.

-I concur. -I concur.

We all concur.

What a shock to know

that I'm dreaded

by all the officials.

Your Majesty.

How dare you come here?

Any Imperial Guards outside?

He formed cliques and covered

for Chancellor Gao. Take him down!

Your Majesty,

this scroll records

the witnesses and evidence of the old case in Jiangnan Province.

I have properly dealt with

all the personnel involved.

If there are more,

they can be convicted and arrested

after Minister Yan's review.

Bring it here.

The evidence was destroyed long ago.

How did you get it?

I personally handled

this case three years ago.

I kept the scroll, of course.

I travelled

day and night to retrieve it

with the help of

three fine horses.

You?

You are a suspect.

Who knows if you've tampered with it?

If you have doubts,

then join Minister Yan in the review.

[The Grand Theft in Jiangnan Province]

Making baseless accusations

and badgering me

won't help with the matter.

You...

Heng,

in your opinion,

how should Gao Changyin be punished for what he did

in this case?

Your Majesty,

Gao Changyin is proven to have embezzled 2,000 taels of gold

from the disaster relief funds.

Though the money was recovered three years ago,

he should still be dismissed from

the position of chancellor and exiled

according to the law of Great Jing.

Exile?

The Seventh Prince will lose a strong aide

by exiling Chancellor Gao, won't he?

Yes.

How clever of Your Highness.

You're sacrificing Gao Changyin

just to silence everyone.

General Chu, you are wrong.

Your Majesty,

If it hadn't been for my indulgence,

Gao Changyin wouldn't have committed such crimes.

Today, I'm not only here

to convict Gao Changyin,

but also to admit my guilt

in Your Majesty's presence.

Are you only guilty of covering

for Gao Changyin?

What about

harboring Shangguan He,

colluding with the Nightwalkers

and doing evil?

Your Majesty,

the Waning River Crescent

was indeed

founded by me.

I'm also the chief of it,

Li Shiliu.

The Seventh Prince is Li Shiliu?

For

failing my supervisory duties

and trusting the wrong person,

I deserve 20 lashes.

For sponsoring people from the martial arts world

and withholding the truth,

I deserve 20 more lashes.

For indulging outlaws in

storming the execution ground,

I deserve extra 20 lashes.

Now,

I forfeit my royal title to make amends.

From now on,

I will no longer be a prince of Great Jing.

I will enjoy no privilege

or honor.

I only wish to lead Xuanjia Army

to sustain the peace of Great Jing.

His Highness will

be no different than a commoner, right?

His Highness is withdrawing from the succession struggle.

Chancellor Gao is in trouble.

The Seventh Prince is asking for a demotion.

Is His Highness trying to get himself killed?

Your Majesty,

the Seventh Prince is attempting

to take all the blame.

I implore...

Your Majesty!

Between

the law and the will of a person,

we should follow the former,

not the latter.

It was Gao Changyin

who made missteps in this old case,

not the Seventh Prince.

Moreover,

the prisoner who was supposed to be executed yesterday

had been wrongfully convicted.

He was kept alive for three years

because of the Seventh Prince's mercy.

As for the Waning River Crescent,

although it is independent from the court,

it has done nothing but

benefit the people over these years.

It hasn't done anything wrong.

Yan Yi,

how should the Seventh Prince be punished

according to the law of the Ministry of Justice?

Why are you looking at him?

Just give me a candid answer.

Your Majesty,

if everything in the scroll is correct,

then the Seventh Prince should be punished as he said.

Given the Seventh Prince's unwavering devotion

to the country, to his uncle,

and to everyone around him,

I hereby grant his wish.

On behalf of Great Jing, I order him to be

lashed 60 times and stripped of his noble title.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

♪ I leave the book aside, though I haven't finished reading it ♪

♪ I know one day I can have a glimpse of the ending ♪

Who would know the calculating Seventh Prince

♪ Life is unpredictable ♪

actually took take all the blame

for a tiny organization in the martial arts world?

♪ Who can get rid of perplexity ♪

It's not worth it.

He relinquished his own power just to exculpate

♪ And find the answer he yearns for? ♪

those nobodies from the martial arts world.

Who would expect this?

The Emperor is not showing him any mercy.

♪ Let the wind flip through the past chapters of my life ♪

A man who grew up in the cold palace

through struggling and suffering

♪ Let brush and ink depict my adventures ♪

would have a heart of stone and the ferocity of a wolf,

don't you think?

♪ Let's see in how many ways fate can shape my life ♪

What a waste of my delicacies.

All those sweet words and tender affection

♪ Let moonlight shine on the lines about love and hate ♪

that come with romance

are merely

manipulable pawns at his disposal.

♪ Let me bang my head against a brick wall ♪

Treasured when needed

and discarded like worn-out shoes.

♪ If this is my destiny, I'll accept it ♪

In view of that,

I earnestly

implore Your Highness

to spare Yimeng.

Everything I did before

was to protect myself.

But in the future,

I want to clear the misunderstandings between her and me

and even become her lifelong partner.

I also promise you

that I will do everything I can

to keep her safe for life.

For

failing my supervisory duties,

trusting the wrong person,

sponsoring people from the martial arts world,

withholding the truth

and indulging outlaws in

storming the execution ground,

I now forfeit

my noble title to make amends.

♪ Wind, be with me in the quest for an ideal ♪

♪ Brush and ink, stand with me on the cliff ♪

♪ My heart measures the waves I've cleaved ♪

Your Majesty,

60 lashes were given.

♪ Setting sun, help me weather through the big snow ♪

♪ I'll wait till the next chapter to get sorrowful ♪

♪ Every word resonates with me like dancing notes on the paper ♪

Mr. Song!

Mr. Song, wait.

Mr. Song.

That day, in the Song Residence,

you gave me tips about investigating

the Waning River Crescent's Nightwalkers.

Now, the truth has been revealed.

Why did you

defend Nan Heng today?

Don't take it wrong, Guihong.

I said those words today

only to maintain the peace of the nation.

I was not partial to him.

Yimeng and I got engaged when we were little.

You've been a father figure to me for a long time.

I just don't understand.

Why are you and Yimeng...

Why are the both of you different now?

What have I done wrong?

Now that we're speaking our minds,

a question of mine begs your answer.

Today, you insisted on probing to the bottom

of the incident on the execution ground.

Did it occur to you that Yimeng could be implicated?

I know

you must've been so swamped

that you neglected it.

But the Seventh Prince sorted out

that old case within one day.

He didn't have much free time either.

He also declared

to be solely responsible for disrupting the execution.

While he proved Chancellor Gao guilty,

he managed to protect the Nightwalkers

and preserve the reputation of my two daughters.

He made zero slip

in the course.

Do you know why he could make it?

Are you implying

that I'm not as competent as him?

No, I'm not.

The Seventh Prince

only focused on the case

and on defusing the situation.

Whereas, you used

the case as a weapon

against Xuanjia Army.

Different intentions

led you onto different paths.

Your approach

would've dragged more people into the mess.

I never meant to implicate Yimeng.

Today,

I was being negligent.

But in the future,

after Nan Heng is defeated,

I won't let anyone hurt Yimeng.

I will also

marry her and give her a perfect wedding.

Her reputation

will be restored as well.

Guihong,

you can't force

a girl to love you.

Yimeng has made her choice.

It's time you let go.

But Nan Heng and she are no longer engaged.

Why can't I pursue her?

I understand

all your frustrations.

But Yimeng and you

were through on the day your engagement

was cancelled.

Please, General Chu,

spare Yimeng

and spare yourself.

[Song Residence]

[Iconic Scenes in the Script]

According to the script rule,

all the remaining iconic scenes will happen.

Stabbing one another on the wedding day.

Even if this is a mistake,

it's one I'd gladly make

again and again!

♪ The mortal world entangles, so much sorrow and chill in the mist ♪

The classic-- choosing one of the two hostages.

Being a mutilated

living corpse in the cold palace.

♪ Our fates intertwine and weave into a story ♪

The Song family being slaughtered by Nan Heng.

♪ Listening to the wind whispering by my ear ♪

[Slacker Escape Plan]

♪ The schemes of the dark night ♪

Since I came to this world,

I've been doing what I consider right.

♪ Eyes guarding a single sunrise ♪

But is what I've seen and heard

[Nan Heng]

♪ When will there be a way home? ♪

the so called truth?

You're approaching me

♪ Time brings life and death, binding life but not the heart ♪

only for the power

of the Song family, aren't you?

Do you mean I should

♪ Stepping into the ranks of fate, each pain a prelude ♪

have just let you drown?

Yes.

Fine.

♪ Transformed in a fleeting moment, like a dream, elusive and near ♪

If you get in danger again,

I'll definitely not interfere.

♪ How can love and hate be hidden? ♪

♪ Time brings life and death, binding life but not the heart ♪

♪ Making all moves in life cautiously, joy and sorrow already destined ♪

I'm the one

to blame for all the wrongs.

Miss Song is completely innocent.

♪ If one dares oppose Heaven, how can the ending be rewritten? ♪

No, Your Highness!

You,

sleep in the bed.

♪ So close yet still, we part ways ♪

If you dare to wake me up again,

I'll kill you.

I'll say this one more time.

Song Yimeng

is my future wife, who I fought very hard for.

Don't offend her,

or you'll regret it.

About the script...

and that...

script rule...

Let me tell you this.

I'm a living person.

I'm standing right here.

I'm right here,

but you choose to ignore me

and to believe

some absurd script!

Yes!

I don't believe you.

And not just now,

you have lost

♪ Time brings life and death, binding life but not the heart ♪

my trust forever!

Listen up, Nan Heng,

since I started approaching you,

♪ Stepping into the ranks of fate, each pain a prelude ♪

all I've ever wanted is to kill you.

That was my purpose for seeking the method of weapon forging,

♪ Transformed in a fleeting moment, like a dream, elusive and near ♪

for spending the Lantern Festival with you,

and for getting engaged to you!

♪ How can love and hate be hidden? ♪

♪ Time brings life and death, binding life but not the heart ♪

♪ Making all moves in life cautiously, joy and sorrow already destined ♪

♪ If one dares oppose Heaven, how can the ending be rewritten? ♪

♪ So close yet still, we part ways ♪

♪ If one dares oppose Heaven, how can the ending be rewritten? ♪

♪ So close yet still, we part ways ♪

What a spread.

Here comes the soup!

Alright.

It's all set.

Let's eat.

Whose birthday is it?

Gatherings are not only for birthdays.

Something just occurred to me.

Since I came here,

I haven't had a proper meal with you.

I used to consider Dad

a slick and sly bureaucrat

and Yiting

a naive

and holier-than-thou girl.

As for Madam...

I thought of you as

an evil stepmother.

Hey, Song Yimeng...

Mom!

You're getting out of the line...

You little brat.

But after spending time with you,

I've finally realized

what family truly means.

Dad is busy working,

but he always prepares

ginseng cakes for me in secret.

Yiting is blunt

and persistent.

She always defends me in front of outsiders.

And Madam...

Though we're not very close,

I assume...

If my mother were still alive,

she'd probably take good care of me

like you do of Yiting.

Alright.

Stop being so mushy.

Save these words

for your wedding day.

Did you invite us here to eat

or to hear these fancy lines of yours?

Yiting is right.

Let's eat.

Enjoy the food.

-Let's eat. -Let's eat.

Dad,

braised pork for you.

A big drumstick.

Yimeng,

this is for you.

Thank you, Madam.

Shall we have drinks?

Sure.

Let's drink.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

Madam, let me get you some soup.

Come on.

Try the dishes.

I was attracted by the smell just now.

How lovely.

Come on, Dad.

Okay.

Thanks.

Here, Yiting.

You try it too.

Have some soup.

Now is not the right time.

Just keep waiting.

Okay, Father.

Actually,

I don't mind waiting.

After all, Heng

has lost Gao Changyin's aid now.

In terms of cultural administration,

martial prowess and support from officials,

he is no match for me.

You're talking nonsense again.

It isn't time to feel complacent.

We're discussing a major issue.

It needs further deliberation.

Your Majesty,

there are 2,000 Xuanjia soldiers at the borders.

Plus those formidable Nightwalkers,

Nan Heng's strength can't be underestimated.

To prevent trouble, Your Majesty

must strip him of his military power.

The Gao family has an intricate web of connections in the court.

Though

Gao Changyin has been ousted,

his remaining proteges will still support Heng.

You saw what happened in the court.

Heng is still favored by

many civil and military officials.

If he is deprived of his military power without a solid reason,

there will be chaos in the court.

I think...

That sly old man Song Yude did have a point.

We need to come up

with a legitimate reason.

Yes.

You're right, Father.

But you see,

Heng is very cunning.

That embezzlement case could've nailed him,

but he put on an act and helped himself out.

What legitimate reason is left for us now?

If there isn't one,

then we can invent one.

I've heard about

the close kinship between Chancellor Gao and the Noble Consort.

Nan Heng cares a lot about his family, doesn't he?

We can bring him to heel

by attacking the Noble Consort.

Your Majesty,

the court is like a battlefield.

Every opportunity is precious.

Missing out on one will cost us dearly.

Your Majesty, please don't hesitate.

[Memorial]

What are you doing?

Chancellor Gao is asking

for a meeting with the Seventh Prince.

No way.

It's just a meeting.

How many times have I told you?

What are you doing?

What's wrong with you?

I already said no!

Get out of here!

Fugui.

Fugui!

Your Highness...

No.

General,

you only rested for a moment.

Why are you up so soon?

What's happening outside?

It's about Chancellor Gao.

He's asking in the imperial prison

for a meeting with you.

I'd rather not.

But he is my uncle after all.

Just ensure he'll suffer less

when he is exiled.

Make proper arrangements for him.

Got it.

Go get prepared.

I'm heading out.

Now?

But your injuries...

Do as I said.

Yes.