Original subtitles

♪The world decays, in gloom I stray♪

♪Right and wrong, in frost engraved♪

♪On dreams of love, blades clash and sway♪

♪Alone I ride, blood still unswayed♪

♪Through heaven's mirth and earth's despair♪

♪Toasting the moon, I drink the chill air♪

♪Though hearts like battlefields may be♪

♪Let fate write its uncertainty♪

♪From this life to the great unknown♪

♪Who'll stand with me, on thrones unknown?♪

♪I'll wander through this life to guard you♪

♪Through mortal realms, serene I roam♪

♪With you, the world becomes my home♪

♪Unbroken, bold, as I have sworn♪

♪I'll roam this life, and feel no torn♪

♪Our souls embraced, no regret born♪

♪By twilight's lamp, though night be worn♪

♪Through deepest dark, I'll find the morn♪

=Fight For Love=

=Episode 33=

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty,

please withdraw your decree.

Chu Yu hasn't spoken yet.

Why rush to reject it?

Chu Yu is a Chu,

a female general who can fight.

She shouldn't be confined to the inner chambers

or trapped as someone's wife.

I bear no selfish intent.

Please take back your decree.

No selfish intent?

Is Chu Yu more suited to be

a general or your wife?

Do you think I don't know

what you want?

Your family has guarded Great Sui for a hundred years.

I want you

to guard it for another hundred.

Privately,

I have told you

about this.

Are you going

to openly defy me now?

Is Chu Yu unfit to be a general,

or can she simply not be my burden?

I know your intentions as well.

That day at Spring Breeze House,

I already made my stance clear.

This decree is simply meaningless.

How dare you!

Even at the cost of my life,

I must plead that you take back the decree.

I'm willing to serve Great Sui forever,

but I will not become

the sage or the paragon

in your mind.

Guards!

Drag him out!

Your Majesty, please wait.

Chu Yu.

The Marquis of Zhenguo has refused.

Answer me.

Will you accept the title

or not?

I will not.

(Memorial)

Chu Yu,

do you know

what you just said?

Your Majesty,

why bestow this title on me?

I wish to reward you.

You've guarded the nation.

You deserve to be a model among the women of Great Sui.

I know neither embroidery nor needlework,

nor do I understand the four arts.

I only know how to wield a blade.

Is such a woman truly

the model in your eyes?

By granting you the title today,

I hope that you will reflect

upon yourself

and strive to improve.

The Wei family is upright in conduct;

as Mrs. Wei,

you shall hold yourself with propriety.

This is a matter of mutual honor.

Everyone shall be pleased to see it.

All the more reason

I cannot accept it.

I have never been

a gentle and virtuous woman,

nor will I ever become

the ideal woman

in your heart.

Thus,

I cannot accept this title.

Since you refuse,

I decree by imperial power

that you shall accept it.

You have no choice.

The ceremonial attire has been sent to the Wei Mansion.

You must remember:

Thunder and rain alike are gifts from your sovereign.

You can choose to wear

the attire of a titled lady

or that of a prisoner.

Your Majesty...

We have no choice left.

I...

I've spared their dignity

by not announcing this

before the court.

Yet they still fail to see reason!

Please calm your anger.

Minister Gu, you did well

at Spring Breeze House.

I am most pleased.

What reward do you desire?

Don't worry.

Speak freely.

Your Majesty,

my father was implicated years ago

by the Lord of Qin's treason.

He's carried that false charge to this day.

If you could clear

my father's name

and restore his honor,

I'd be deeply grateful.

I dare not ask for anything else.

You and your father are truly alike.

Do you think I do not know

what kind of man Chancellor Gu was?

The case back then was not a matter

of simple right and wrong.

Had the truth been pursued to the end,

Great Sui

would have plunged into chaos.

Your father

understood this,

and for the sake of the realm,

he offered himself up for punishment

to settle everything down.

I have wronged him indeed,

so I promised to protect you.

Minister Gu,

you are young, capable,

steady, and decisive.

You've not disappointed me.

Entrusting the Crown Prince to you

was a wise decision.

But to let you remain merely a Minister

would be beneath your talent

and a disservice to your late father.

So, tell me.

Would you wish

to claim the seat once held by your father?

(True Might)

Lan,

Yu was suddenly granted

a title by the Emperor.

What should they do?

If anything goes wrong,

they'll commit a crime punishable by death.

Why must the Emperor

insist on doing this?

That day,

I heard Yun mention a few things,

but I didn't ask further.

- Yu. - Yu.

Surprise?

I've come back again.

It seems

that even fate

wants me to stay here.

Yu,

are you all right?

Yes, Yu.

You don't seem yourself.

How could that be?

I always enjoy myself while I can.

If there's a problem, I solve it.

If I can't solve it,

I'll cheer myself up.

Yun was feeling down.

He's gone to meet friends.

Don't worry about him.

Yu,

Yun told me

he'd made up his mind,

so I've chosen to respect your feelings.

But with the imperial decree,

you both must protect yourselves,

as well as the Chu family

and the Wei family.

This isn't just about you two.

Don't worry.

Then Wanyue and I

will go and unpack.

Go on.

(Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion)

Why is no one caring

whether you're happy or not?

His Lordship is so inconsiderate.

At a time like this,

he still went

to drink with his friends

instead of checking on you.

Truly outrageous.

Chun has said it.

If Wei Yun and I cross the line,

it'd be a crime punishable by death.

But I don't understand.

What's wrong

with being with the one

you truly love?

Why must it be so hard?

Hard?

I don't think so.

"Finding true love"

"and growing old together."

We've already achieved

half of that.

I still remember what Madam Wei said

before she passed.

"Apart both in life"

"and death."

While alive,

they spent

most of their days apart.

Her husband died on the battlefield,

and she wasn't by his side.

That's the fate of the Wei family

and of the Chu family.

But Wei Yun and I are different.

We can fight

side by side

and see each other every day.

However...

However, we just can't be a couple.

My Lady,

I was worried you'd be upset,

but you're the one comforting me now.

Don't worry about me.

You should think instead

about what kind of man

you'll marry one day.

I'll make sure to find you a good one.

No way.

In this life,

I'm sticking with you.

I won't leave even if I die.

I don't want that.

You don't want me?

When you're old

and can't look after me,

I'll just find a cute girl

- She seems calm to me. - to serve me.

She doesn't need our comfort.

Then comfort me instead.

It wasn't easy for me to sneak out.

My father sent

so many spies to tail me.

Let's go.

(Fragrance House)

Ladies,

I'm back!

I've missed you all so much!

Lu Qiba! Lu Qiba!

Did you miss me?

Mr. Lu,

you haven't come for ages!

I thought

some young lady

had stolen you away,

and you no longer cared for us.

No matter how far I wander,

I'll always come back.

This is...

The Marquis of Zhenguo.

My goodness.

Ladies,

the God of War in your dreams is here!

God of War!

Who is this?

Everyone,

he's Mr. Song Wenchang.

- Long time no see! - Come on.

Ladies, he's even more impressive,

a guest of immense fortune,

son of the Duke of Hu!

Mr. Song! Mr. Song!

I care about my reputation,

unlike you two.

What if Jin finds out?

Yun,

I only came to help

because of our friendship.

You must ask Yu to help me

explain to Jin.

Mr. Song! God of War!

Come on.

Have you moved on already?

What's so great about the God of War?

Without the weapons I made,

he'd have been beaten full of holes.

You like it?

You can have that title.

No, I can't handle that.

Marquis of Zhenguo,

which of our girls

has caught your eye?

- I want her and her. - Pick me!

- Her, her, her! - God of War!

And her too!

I'll take them all.

All of us?

That's wonderful!

Jin?

Jin!

Catch this!

Is that enough?

More than enough!

Give me the finest private room

you've got here.

Got it! Girls, come on!

- God of War! - Hurry, ladies!

God of War!

Yun,

aren't you afraid that Yu

will find out about your wild ways?

God of War!

Yes,

but I believe she'll understand me.

Go for it!

Song, you lost.

I can do better.

Drink up!

Drink! Drink! Drink!

Ladies.

Why did you stop?

You've been down since the court dismissed.

You even dragged us here

to cheer you up.

You don't need to say it.

We're not fools.

Obviously,

you're trying to ruin your reputation.

Yu is also very bold.

She confessed to you in public

and even defied the Emperor.

Yes.

How nice she is.

She's the best in the world.

How about this?

I'll give you some money,

and you two can elope.

Then I'd better work hard,

so I can take your place as the God of War.

Save it, both of you.

I'm not afraid of death.

Why would I fear a title?

But this time,

it's not as simple

as we think.

If we cross the line again,

we'll implicate others.

That is

what friends are for.

It's fine.

Go on and implicate me.

I fear nothing.

To me,

we're friends

and brothers-in-law.

I fear nothing, too.

Thank you for comforting me.

We've come this far.

Even fate

can't stop me from loving Yu.

I'll fight everything

that stands between us.

If not today, then tomorrow.

One day,

I'll hold Yu's hand

openly and proudly.

Young Marquis Wei

rose so high

only to fall so fast.

After winning a battle,

he came back so arrogant

that he quarreled with the Emperor,

made a scene

at Spring Breeze House,

and went to the brothel right after.

Look at him now.

Truly ridiculous.

(Marquis of Zhenguo, Wei Yun)

More wine?

You...

You should drink less.

Since you were given

the title,

Mother's been blaming herself.

If she hadn't helped the matchmaker

find you a suitor,

none of this

would've happened.

She feels she made a mistake,

so she sent me

to comfort you.

The Emperor was behind this,

and Gu Chusheng helped him.

It has nothing to do with Mother.

Tell her not to overthink.

Then,

are you really all right?

Wei Yun and I fought side by side

and risked our lives,

and this is what we got in return.

How could I

possibly feel fine?

I'm just unwilling to accept it.

Still,

I know

how to cheer myself up

and find joy

in hardship.

Young Marquis Wei and you...

If he doesn't leave me, I won't leave him.

That's all we can do for now.

But I'll find a way

to give him a rightful identity

by my side.

Chu Yu,

I want to go there. Let's go.

There?

I've been locked up at home for days.

When I came here today,

Father sent a bunch of people

to follow me

to keep me from seeing Linyang.

Fine.

Are we really to be trapped

in the inner chambers?

Titles and marriage

are just to cage us inside.

Chu Jin, don't you think so?

Jin is going

to marry your brother.

If you scare her off,

Song Wenchang

might come crying to you.

I want to marry him

because I love him.

Besides,

I can keep doing

what I love that way.

Song Wenchang

would never cage me in.

That's because my brother

is kind and gentle.

You got lucky.

I'm not so lucky.

I barely escaped being made

the Crown Princess

and found the man I truly love,

but I still got tripped up by fate.

Besides,

I've saved lives on the battlefield,

but my family

still doesn't believe

I can be a good physician.

Tuantuan,

my brother turned you down

because...

I know.

Linyang likes me,

so he doesn't want me to waste my time.

But he's never asked

if I want him

to do this.

So, I've been wondering lately

whether we're right for each other.

So, Tuantuan,

have you found your answer?

We came

to comfort you.

Somehow, it's become

my confession meeting.

I can't do this.

It's fine.

Having the three of you here tonight

makes me truly happy.

I only came because Mother forced me.

My Lady,

you're not being honest.

It was you who wanted

to keep my lady company.

Wanyue.

Isn't that right?

Chu Yu.

Come with me.

Where are we going?

You don't belong here.

Come with me.

I'll travel

the land healing people;

you'll bring justice everywhere.

If war breaks out,

we'll fight side by side for our nation;

if peace reigns,

we'll journey through the world.

Chu Yu,

you shouldn't be trapped

in the inner chambers here.

You were born

to be a general.

That title

is an insult to you.

I'll...

I'll take you away.

I'll take you away!

Tuantuan.

Careful!

You're adorable when drunk.

Exactly.

She's so sweet.

Thank you.

I feel comforted now.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

I'll join you.

Careful, careful.

I'll give you an acupuncture shot.

- Acupuncture! - Fine.

Acupuncture...

You'll be running like the wind soon.

Fine, give me a shot.

If I'd known you couldn't hold your liquor,

I wouldn't have brought you.

Linyang,

if I said I don't like you anymore,

would you be sad?

What a sin.

How could an unmarried girl

say something like that?

I must report this to the Duke

so he can discipline you.

What sin?

Then I'll say it, too.

I like money

and Mr. Song Wenchang,

but I just don't like an old maid

like you!

You...

Slow down.

Jin.

Jin,

did I hear right just now?

You said...

Wait.

Mr. Song,

take care of Miss Song.

You're a Marquis.

How can you sneak around

outside my room

in the dead of night?

I missed you too much

to wait till dawn.

Besides, I haven't even gone in.

Yu.

Thank you.

In the great hall today,

I defied the Emperor in public

and earned his wrath,

yet you stood by my side.

Thank you

for everything you've done

for me

and for us.

Unfortunately, I failed.

That attire was still bestowed

on me.

That identity is a shackle

forged by the Emperor and the world,

but it will never be our chain.

To me,

it's just a piece of clothing.

So, I've stuffed it

at the bottom of my chest.

However, Wei Yun,

what stands between us now

is fate.

Are you afraid?

I've been almost dead several times.

What's there to fear now?

Besides,

you're by my side.

I'm not afraid, either.

In fact, today,

I dared to speak so boldly

to the Emperor

because of you.

I want to stand with you,

steadfast and unshaken.

What's that sound?

This is Winner.

Song Wenchang, Lu Qiba, and I

got it for you at Fragrance House.

You went to Fragrance House?

I didn't do anything improper.

I just played with crickets

and arm wrestled.

The sun and moon can bear witness

to my feelings for you.

I...

I...

I understand your intentions.

But now,

you've your own reputation

this way.

Is it really worth it?

To be called a hero

may look glorious,

but behind it are

countless daggers aimed at my back.

When the Emperor needs me,

I'm the anchor

that steadies the realm.

When he grows tired of me,

I become a threat to the throne.

I might as well refuse to climb higher

before someone decides

to pull me down.

What a surprise that you've learned

to read the Emperor's mind

after the battle of Qingzhou.

I've always been clever.

But I wish you'd never had to learn.

I have to learn,

so I can keep our family safe

and protect you.

All right.

I've received your gift.

It's late; go back now.

You can't be seen.

I...

Turn around.

Father.

Father.

Father, you're here.

Is that how you review memorials?

Father, I was wrong.

(From Wang Jingzhi: We've won against North Qi.)

(Please disband the troops.)

(Utter nonsense!)

Father,

I...

I just think

the Duke of Ning's proposal is ill-timed.

We've just won a great battle.

If we disband the army now,

wouldn't that chill their hearts?

You're right.

Father,

the Governor of Jinxi

also keeps submitting memorials

to express his longing

to see you.

But I think

he's trying to make you

transfer him back to Huajing.

The war has just ended.

Now's the crucial time for rebuilding Jinxi.

Also,

Wei Yun went to a brothel.

Utter nonsense!

That's what's written here.

(Wei Yun has grown bold, frequenting brothels.)

(He's unworthy of your favor.)

(Please punish him severely.)

As expected.

I knew it.

He always goes

against my will.

I grant Chu Yu a title,

and he runs to a brothel.

I offer him honors,

(Memorial) and he rejects them all!

Father,

calm down; don't harm your health.

Wei Yun is always defiant,

but we're close.

How about I go talk to him?

Huan,

I just want

to leave you

some truly capable men.

But when you do this to them,

will they still serve me?

I understand your intent.

I'll carry out your will.

(Fragrance House)

Mr. Huang, you're here.

Long time no see!

Wei Yun,

you really like it here, huh?

I've found the dog

as you asked.

Xiaoqi!

Xiaoqi?

Is that its name?

Don't. Go away.

Stay away from me.

Xiaoqi.

You always look

so mature and calm.

Why do you panic

at seeing a dog?

I...

It's fine.

Let me smooth your fur.

There, there. Nothing to be afraid of.

From now on, I'll protect you.

Lu Qiba!

What?

I'm not talking

to you.

You...

Enough.

If you're afraid of dogs,

why keep one?

That cricket from yesterday

suits you more.

This dog belongs to Ms. Chu.

No wonder.

You should suffer more

in love.

Young Marquis Wei,

enjoy your misery.

Let's go, Wei Qiu.

I've got a beautiful girl.

Hey, you...

- Let's go. - I...

Come on, let's go.

I...

Come on.

(Knowledgeable and Optimistic)

- Hurry! - Get ready.

So dirty.

- Impressive! - How can I give you to Yu?

- Don't bite me. - Again!

You kicked it so high!

Yu.

Xiaoqi.

Xiaoqi.

Is it really you, Xiaoqi?

Xiaoqi, is it really you?

How did you get so dirty?

Xiaoqi,

why did you sneak out?

Do you know how worried I was?

If you sneak out again,

I'll spank you!

Do you hear me?

You must've suffered a lot.

No.

I have to ask Lu Qiba

to make a wooden tag,

saying, "Dog in the Wei Mansion;"

"handsome reward for return."

That way, you won't get lost again,

right?

I knew you'd say that.

It's already done. Here.

Dog in the Wei Mansion.

Reward for return.

You're the one...

Who understands you best.

Come on, wear it.

Where are you going?

Come back.

With this on, you won't get lost.

Be good.

You won't get lost again.

Be good.

Done.

Does it look good?

Be good.

Yu.

You once said you wanted

to find a place surrounded by mountains and rivers,

where spring lasts all year,

to live freely and happily.

You value responsibility.

When you leave,

the world will be at peace,

and I'll have no attachments.

Wherever you wish to go,

I'll go with you.

Don't forget to bring Xiaoqi.

We'll bring this Xiaoqi along.

This one.

(Defend the Nation and the Throne)

My great general.

(Marquis of Zhenguo Slays Su Can) Do you know what this means?

The portrait is torn.

Come on.

Ms. Chu, you tell him.

This portrait

can no longer be hung at the gate pillars.

You...

You're wrong!

It means

the people have lost faith in you.

It means you're not the God of War anymore.

Why would you debase yourself,

frequenting such a wonderful place...

an indecent place

and staying out so late?

Thank you for your concern.

But when did I ever admit

I was the God of War?

Besides,

the God of War the Emperor wants

is one without emotions.

But without emotions, how could I understand

the people?

Fine.

You can say that to me.

Don't go repeating it outside.

I'll be honest with you.

I actually think you two

are a perfect match.

But Father is

deeply displeased with you.

I can't change that,

so I'm here to warn you.

Why must you

keep opposing him?

You're slapping his face.

If he gets angry,

can you bear the consequences?

Aren't you afraid...

Aren't you afraid he'll cast you aside

in fury?

I heard

Mr. Song

is fierce and bold in battle

as if he has nine lives.

Thank you for the warning.

But I know

I've done my utmost.

If anyone questions me,

I can say without guilt

that my conscience is clear.

If the Emperor abandons me

and despises me,

as long as I can still lead troops,

I don't mind being an ordinary soldier.

- I... - I truly don't care

about the title of the God of War.

Whoever wants it can have it.

You...

Come on, man.

I've said everything I can,

but you just don't listen.

You...

Why's this so sweet?

I don't like this.

Someone does.

Now, the Crown Prince

(True Might)

finally shows

the makings of a true heir.

When the nation is in peril,

one must rise to the challenge

and bear the burden.

Didn't you grow up that way, too?

He's even a year younger than me.

But in my heart,

you're always the best.

Do you really think so?

Of course.

What do you think...

Whatever you ask,

my answer will always be:

"Yes, of course."

"You're always the best."

A spy from North Qi reports

that Zhao Yue

treats the Eldest Princess very well.

He built her a palace and gave her treasures.

Where's the letter?

Let me see it.

This letter

is confidential from the Arsenal Bureau.

If you want to read it,

offer something in exchange.

(To the Marquis of Zhenguo)

Zhao Yue is about to ascend the throne in North Qi.

Yunyang dislikes the Eldest Princess,

but with Zhao Yue's protection,

she has no choice.

The spy said

they'll take good care of her.

The Eldest Princess's temper

isn't something anyone can handle.

Wei Yun,

she's done her best for Great Sui.

We must bring her back safely.

The weather is lovely today.

How about we take Xiaoqi out

for a stroll someday?

Sure.

The spring of Great Sui has finally arrived.

Winter has passed;

flowers are in bloom.

♪If not for dreams by windswept flight♪

♪How would my hand find yours tonight?♪

♪This moonlit glow, in dusk's soft veil♪

♪Hears heartbeats tell their secret tale♪

♪Thoughts ablaze like beacon's fire♪

♪Outline your form in golden lyre♪

♪Through thorns we've trod and trials passed♪

♪Each grief and joy forever cast♪

♪Let the fierce warmth within your gaze♪

♪Melt this war-torn world's cruel maze♪

♪Still through the frost, I'll walk with you♪

♪Our mountains and our streams anew♪

♪Dawns greet the spring we longed to see♪

♪Through meadows where wild larks soar free♪

♪Let countless sails cross this worldly tide♪

♪When lonely shadows turn to two♪

♪Through countless turns and all we've borne♪

♪No regret ever could be sworn♪

♪Dawns greet the spring we longed to see♪

♪Beneath heaven's vault, in harmony♪

♪Let tears now fall for yesterday's strife♪

♪We've reached this blossom-covered hill♪

♪I'll follow you through every dream♪