All language subtitles for 【锦衣夜行】第41集 _ 张翰、朴敏英搅动明朝帝王风云 _ Braveness Of The Ming EP41 _ Starring_ Zhang Han, Park Min Young_English

♫ I spur my horse, a whip in hand, to claim the land ♫

♫ Little did I know, my boldness couldn’t
overcome the sorrow of parting ♫

♫ I shed my armor and wear the brocade ♫

♫ The man in the yellow light sighs alone ♫

♫ But no grand ambition can fill this lonely night ♫

♫ With all my courage, I'd hold a paper umbrella high ♫

♫ To shield you from every storm in the sky ♫

♫ On the lakeside of the mortal world ♫

♫ I look back, a thousand ships have sailed by ♫

♫ We drank to our joys and griefs in the endless sand ♫

♫ But let slip the perfect life we had planned ♫

♫ I owe you a lifetime I cannot repay ♫

♫ Only in the next life can this debt be paid ♫

♫ We drank to our joys and griefs in the desert vast ♫

♫ But in love and hate, we stumbled till the last ♫

♫ Though I might walk through history's proud song ♫

♫ My heart still falters where love belongs ♫

♫ I’d have no regrets at all,
if only you had asked me to stay ♫

Braveness of the Ming

Episode 41

Here,

I had someone bring it from Kaifeng for you.

Authentic Yellow River carp. Have a taste.

By the way,

there's something

I was just about to ask you for a favor.

You Imperial Guard is all-powerful,

but I don't know if this matter

is under your command.

Whatever matter you have, Bulwark Duke,
please speak freely.

Two months ago, the Yellow River burst its banks.

Kao County suffered a flood.

The local people were severely affected.

The local magistrate

told me he had already reported it to the court,

but there has been no response from the court.

Yesterday, I asked Mr. Mu.

He said the court received
Kao County's report long ago,

and funds were allocated.
The Emperor is extremely busy.

I can't go ask the Emperor, can I?

I heard that Magistrate Sun of Kao County

was your classmate.

I'm sure you can find out

who hid the flood report.

Regarding the matter you've instructed, Duke,

I will certainly do my utmost.

I just don't understand,

who would do something

that harms others
without benefiting themselves?

Whoever benefits would do it, I suppose.

We cannot just stand by

and do nothing about the people's affairs.

Every day it's delayed,

the people suffer another day of hardship.

I think this

you wouldn't fail to understand.

It's just that

the Imperial Guards
had many trivial matters lately.

I'm afriaid that
I cannot investigate it immediately.

Bulwark Duke, please rest assured.

Please entrust this matter to me.

I will definitely investigate it

clearly and thoroughly.

Come, everyone, enjoy the meal.

Come.

Come on.

Come, please.

You first, please.

[Bulwark Duke's Mansion]

My lord,

Chen Ying visited
the Kao County's magistrate at night.

Indeed.

This matter is definitely
related to that Magistrate Sun.

For his own personal gain,
he deceived others and concealed the truth.

The local officials all know
he has connections at court,

so they dared to be angry but not speak out.

However, we guessed one thing wrong.

Magistrate Sun's backer is not Ji Gang.

In Chen Ying's visit this time,

they all speak frankly.

Confess honestly.

Who withheld the disaster relief funds?

It was...

Zhang Antai,
the Director of the Ministry of Personnel.

Lord Zhang, why are you so impatient?

Bulwark Duke has already investigated Kao County.

At a time like this, you still come to see me?

What else could I do if I didn't come to you?

It was only out of respect for you

that I suppressed this matter
for your in-law, Magistrate Sun.

Now it's all over.

Foolish! You are so foolish!

If you firmly insist you didn't know,

what could Duke possibly do to you?

My Lord Zhou, you make it sound easy.

I was handling this matter for you.

That mad dog Chen Ying,

once he bites, he won't let go.

If he obtains evidence against your dear in-law,

I'm afraid he'll follow the clues and drag you out.

It's better to be safe than sorry.

If something really happens, it will be too late.

I think...

you'd better communicate with your man

and think of more solutions.

You go back first. I'll go see him later.

Mei Yin, Consort Mei, received Zhou Wenze.

He is the Commandant of Consorts,
the Emperor's brother-in-law.

His status is not to be underestimated.

Without absolute certainty,
we dare not act rashly.

Moreover,

he has been interacting quite closely
with Lord Ji Gang recently.

My Lord,

you might need to meet with Lord Ji.

Drink!

Bulwark Duke's Mansion.

Xia,

you must stand up for me!

Ziqi drove me out of the court!

She...

Why is someone lying there?

Let's go check it out.

What is this all about?

Turn him over.

Lord Ximen, why are you here?

Quick! Carry him inside quickly!

Let's go!

The Second Prince has accompanied the Emperor
in many campaigns.

He always leads from the front.

In this, he greatly resembles
the Emperor in his youth.

The Emperor also seems to favor him.

However, the Second Prince is too fierce.

If he were to inherit the throne,

I'm afraid it wouldn't be a good thing
for the people of the world.

In contrast, the Eldest Prince

has guarded Beiping for four years
without a single mistake.

He rewards and punishes clearly.

He is indeed an excellent candidate
for Crown Prince.

It's just that the Eldest Prince's health
is not very good.

What if I were to pass away before the Emperor?

Well then...

He just fell asleep like that.

Really.

And I even specially prepared
hangover soup for him.

What a waste of effort.

It's alright.

Aren't I still here?

You...

You're not drunk,
why would you drink hangover soup?

But when I see you, my wife,

I can't help but feel intoxicated.

You may leave now.

Yes.

I take my leave.

He's really good.

Sleep so soundly even on the table.

He must have drunk a lot.

What's wrong with him?

The Southern Garrison is holding
a martial arts competition.

Miss Peng insisted he participate,
but he refused.

So he got kicked out, that's all.

That's his own fault.

He wants to win the beauty's heart
but doesn't want to put in the effort.

Sister Peng comes from
a famous martial arts family.

With his physique,

how could Elder Peng ever approve?

Madam Xia,

please help me teach this kid a good lesson.

Your husband has some official business
to attend to first.

Ximen Jing.

Get up.

Get up, Ximen Jing.

Ximen Jing.

Ximen Jing.

Lord Peng.

Where is Ximen Jing?

He...

He's in the side hall, I think.

Ximen Jing.

Lord... Lord Peng.

Ximen Jing.

Ximen Jing, wake up.

Ximen Jing.

Xi...

What's wrong with him?

He just hit the back of his head.

Knocked himself out.

There's no bleeding,
not sure if it's internal injury.

What should we do?

Peng.

I've heard of people
who hit the back of their head

and never woke up again.

Ximen Jing, he won't also...

Probably for the rest of his life,

he'll have to lie in bed.

Just clinging to life, unable to do anything.

What should we do?

Ximen Jing.

What's wrong with you, Ximen Jing?

Wake up.

I shouldn't have driven you out today.

But there were so many people watching.

Wake up, Ximen Jing.

Wake up, Ximen Jing.

Didn't you say you wanted to marry me?

Wake up.

If you wake up, I'll marry you.

Ximen Jing, get up.

So noisy.

Ziqi.

Why are you crying like this?

Let me wipe your tears.

What's wrong?
Who bullied you? I'll go find them.

Why are you hitting me?

It's just not participating
in the martial arts competition.

You already drove me out of the court.

He fell and you didn't even go find a doctor.

I actually believed you,
crying here by yourself.

Lower your head.

Lower your head!

I said there's so much work at the court,

while you're here enjoying a leisurely life,
lying to me.

- Letting you enjoy a leisurely life here.
- My ears are about to fall off.

- Making you lie to me.
- Gently.

- Ximen Jing.
- It hurts.

I don't want to watch anymore.

Deceiving superiors and subordinates,
utterly detestable.

Convey my decree.

Arrest the Communication Division officials,

Zhou Wenze and Zhang Antai immediately.

If they dare resist arrest, kill them on the spot.

Chen Ying.

I'm here.

Your Censorate

together with the Ministry of Justice
and the Dali Temple, jointly investigate.

I want to see the results as soon as possible.

Yes, your majesty.

Time to eat.

Lord Ji.

Lord Ji.

Lord Ji, you...

You will save us, right?

Save? Of course I'll save.

But not you two.

Lord Ji, what do you mean by that?

Now the Emperor is honest and loves the people.

He hates corruption to the bone,
despises it like an enemy.

You two,

what do you think your chances of escaping this are?

In chess, there's a move called

sacrificing the chariot to protect the general.

If you protect me, the general,

I will protect your families.

If I, the general, am gone,

your families will be gone too.

You pursued wealth and honor so desperately.

For what?

Wasn't it for your families?

Life is short, barely a hundred years.

Since you two can no longer save your own lives,

why not make plans for your families?

So, it's better to just get it over with quickly.

Will you keep your word, my lord?

Of course.

As long as the time is right,

I will definitely not let Xia Xun off easily

and will avenge you both.

Good.

As long as you remember your promise, my lord,

our deaths today will not be in vain.

I also hope you keep your word.

Okay.

Come, a toast to Your Highness.

Cheers.

Your Highness,

you followed the Emperor, fight for four years,

risking life and limb,
achieving illustrious military feats.

You truly embody the martial spirit
of our current Emperor.

I often hear the veterans speak of

Your Highness's brave deeds
in rescuing the Emperor on multiple occasions.

Even among the officials
who served the Emperor before his ascension,

when mentioning Your Highness,

it evokes admiration and respect.

I, Mei Yin, have also led troops before.

What I admire most

are brave generals like Your Highness

who can hold off ten thousand with one.

Your Highness,

I toast to you.

I'm flattered, Consort.

I, Gaoxu,

am merely a military man,

nothing special.

Consider my elder brother, who defended Beiping.

Militarily, he held off
the imperial army of hundreds of thousands.

Administratively, amidst chaos,

he managed Beiping's affairs in perfect order.

My minor achievements on the battlefield

are not worth mentioning.

Your Highness, you are wrong.

Beiping is the former site of the Yuan capital,

with high walls and strong fortifications,
nearly impregnable.

If one wishes to defend it, it can be defended.

Consider Jinan,

far more defensible than Beiping.

Yet, despite the Emperor's majestic might,

he besieged for three months
and returned empty-handed.

Therefore,

the true difficulty

lies in the battlefield clashes.

Moreover,

Your Highness simply hasn't had the opportunity

to personally handle administrative affairs.

If given the chance,

who's to say you wouldn't surpass the Eldest Prince

and be even more capable?

I dare not accept such praise.

Handling administrative affairs
carries great responsibility.

It requires being accountable
to the people of the realm.

I, Zhu Gaoxu, am merely a military man.

I simply cannot bear this responsibility.

Better to lead troops. That's what I'm good at.

The Eldest Prince excels in civil governance.

The Second Prince is skilled in military arts.

One civil, one military.

You are precisely
the Emperor's right and left arms.

Yet now,
the position of Crown Prince remains vacant.

Do you know the reason, Your Highness?

In my view, the Emperor is also caught in a dilemma.

If the Eldest Prince's civil abilities

and the Second Prince's military prowess
could be combined into one,

that would truly align with the Emperor's wishes.

What a pity.

The Eldest Prince's military skills
are simply not up to par.

Consort.

What do you mean by this?

Governing the realm does not rely
on the strength of one person alone,

but on the unity of sovereign and ministers.

As long as the ruler knows
how to recognize talent and employ it well,

why worry about lacking capable ministers
to assist in court?

Is there not a capable minister
right before Your Highness?

Ji Gang will drink first as a toast.

Bold and straightforward.

Your Highness, let me fill your cup for you.

No more words, bottoms up.

Bottoms up.

A toast to Your Highness.

Give the order.

Keep a close watch on Ji Gang for me.

Report immediately if there is any news.

Yes.

My lord, please.

This way.

Please.

Respects to you, Second Prince.

Please, take a seat.

This is wine from the Western Regions.

Try it and see how it is.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Rich, mellow, and refreshingly sweet.

Excellent taste.

"Fine grape wine in a luminous cup."

This fine grape wine should be paired
with a luminous cup

to truly display its color and luster.

Indeed, you are a connoisseur.

Such luminous cups are rare and hard to come by.

However,

the national treasury does have a few pieces.

If you like them,

another day I will enter the palace
and ask my father for a couple

and give you a set.

Thank you in advance, Your Highness.

But today, Your Highness surely did not

invite me just to taste wine, is that so?

Indeed, I cannot hide anything from you.

I do have a matter I wish to entrust to you.

Please give your orders, Your Highness.

I have heard that

that you and Bulwark Duke are sworn brothers,
is that right?

Bulwark Duke is wise
and deeply trusted by my father.

I think

if he could put in a good word for me
in front of my father,

my chances of winning
would increase by twenty percent.

No,

by a lot.

Whether this matter succeeds or not
depends on you.

I accept the order.

Come, bottoms up.

Bottoms up.

You still have the mood to play with crickets.

It's been a long time since I played,
I'm out of practice.

While I was looking for you,
I heard from the servants

that you received an invitation,

sent by the Second Prince, right?

I'll have someone reply right away,

telling the Second Prince
that you're sick and can't go.

What, you want to go?

Sit down.

Regarding this matter now,

what do you think?

Of course, you can't go.

Although from the current situation,

the Second Prince has a greater chance of winning,

but what if the Eldest Prince wins instead?

So right now, you should avoid
getting involved with either side.

Observe the overall situation,
and respond with constancy to change.

Have you considered

that if I don't get involved with either side,

both sides might target me?

What should I do then?

If I were just a minor official today,

I could indeed avoid both sides.

But today, I am the Bulwark Duke of the Great Ming.

All the ministers are watching me.

This is no less than a grand gamble for the empire.

If we win,

glory for all;

if we lose,

ruin for all.

Are you afraid?

Yes,

I am indeed afraid.

In the past, when I gambled with Luo Kedi,

I was betting my own life.

But now it's different.

I have you.

I cannot afford to lose.

You make it sound like I'm holding you back.

Now it's not you holding me back;

it's me holding you back.

We are husband and wife.

Don't talk about holding each other back.

No matter what decision

or choice you make,

I will definitely

stand fearlessly behind you.

Just as you said, if we win,

you will still be Bulwark Duke,

and I will still be the Bulwark Duchess.

If we lose,

whether we're assigned or exiled,

the worst-case scenario is just death.

Even on the road to the underworld,
I'll cling to you.

I'll hold your hand tightly and never let go.

So in your next life, and the life after that,

don't even think about shaking me off.

Thank you. Rest assured,

I definitely won't let anything happen to us.

Master.

Master.

- What?
- An invitation for you.

From whom?

A family banquet at the Duke of Ding's Mansion.

So, are you going?

Yes.

Of course I'm going.

Reply to the messenger,

I will definitely be there on time.

This... I'm afraid you'll have to reply personally.

What's wrong?

The one who delivered the invitation
is the Princess.

Why is it you?

Thank you for the Duke of Ding's invitation.

Xia Xun will definitely be there on time.

Then why didn't he come tell me himself?

Xia Xun is currently
handling official business in his study.

Some matters, I can make decisions for him.

What gives you the right to decide for him?

What if he's busy?

Since you say so, Princess,

then I can only reply that

Xia Xun cannot attend.

You...

Princess,

do you want him to go, or not?

You win.

Madam,

Lord Ji is here,

says he wants to drink with the Master.

Lin,

escort the Princess out.

Yes.

Princess, please.

Xia,

thinking back now,

many things were thanks to
your decisive actions.

Otherwise, we would have long
become wandering spirits.

Don't make it sound so mystical.

It's just that I understand Luo Kedi

better than you all.

I knew he would definitely
investigate in that direction.

But saying that,

it seems, Xia,

it seems like everything

was all within your control,

never a single misstep.

That was all just my good luck.

So this time, who do you choose?

What do you mean, choose who?

Ji.

What you just referred to,

is it about the throne?

Of course not.

We buddies are drinking,
why talk about such things?

Alright.

Come on.

This wine, it really goes to the head a bit.

Xia,

the present is not important,

the future is what matters.

The Eldest Prince,

he merely possesses talent in vain.

The Second Prince is the one
with true ambition and strategy,

he is the only suitable choice.

Ji, didn't you tell me not to mention it?

Why are you bringing it up again?

Since you've already brought it up,

then I'll be frank with you.

Whether it's the Eldest Prince
or the Second Prince,

I don't want to be involved.

As the Bulwark Duke of Great Ming,

I am only loyal to the Emperor of Great Ming.

The Second Prince even specifically

prepared rare treasures and beautiful women,

originally intending to gift them to you.

He wasted all his effort for nothing.

What does he mean by this?

Is he insulting me?

This is putting me in an unrighteous position.

Xia,

you've had too much to drink.

I haven't had too much.

Come on.

- Sit down.
- I know he's insulting me.

Sit down first.

Sit down.

Reporting to Master,

Duke Ding just sent a message,

saying the banquet start time
is postponed by half an hour.

Duke Ding.

I had completely forgotten.

Postponed is good.

Postponed half an hour, I can still take a nap.

Xia,

you have something else to do later, so why not...

Go, all of you leave.

I...

I want to sleep for a while.

Farewell.

Lin.

Here.

Take the wine cups and jugs on the table,

and throw them all away.

Yes, Master.

Why are you so late?
I've been waiting for you for so long.

Let's go.

Princess,

in such a public place,

Princess, please be a bit more careful.

Princess, please.

Aunt, Duke.

I'm a bit late, please forgive me, Duke Ding.

It's not a big deal.

Later, you'll have to drink three cups as a penalty.

That's not appropriate.

Recently, I've been indulging
in food and drink a bit too much.

If it weren't for your invitation today,

I originally didn't plan to go out.

With the new emperor ascending the throne
and the court just established,

there are naturally more social engagements.

Today, I'm hosting a banquet

to entertain some like-minded friends.

We are all refined people.

After you finishes those three penalty drinks,

we won't force you to drink any more.

Rest assured,
if you can't handle it, I'll take care of it.

Aunt, Duke, please.

Let's go.

Your Highness, Bulwark Duke has arrived.

Xia Xun, pay my respects to the Eldest Prince.

No need for formalities.

Today is Jingchang's treat.

I'm just attending the banquet
as Jingchang's cousin.

Bulwark Duke, you don't need to be so reserved.

Otherwise, it would seem like
I'm stealing the host's thunder.

Exactly.

We are all friends with compatible temperaments.

Bulwark Duke, be our guest.

Yes. Come on, everyone, please take your seats.

Please sit.

Bulwark Duke, over here.

If you feel uncomfortable,

I'll just send Gaochi back.

Princess, you're joking.

Let's all start eating. Don't be reserved.

Come, please.

Jingchang,

you've always had a special fondness
for fine wines and exquisite drinks.

I happen to have a jug here.

Would you like to taste and evaluate it?

Aunt, you always dote on me the most.

Come on.

Please.

Please.

[Duke Ding, Xu Jingchang]

Western Region grape wine,
truly an excellent brew.
[Duke Ding, Xu Jingchang]

Western Region grape wine,
truly an excellent brew.

Princess,

where did you get this grape wine from?

Ji Gang gave it to me. What's wrong?

Why hasn't he returned yet?

Could it be that
he's been held up by the princess again?

Alright, you may leave.

Yes.

Ungrateful, utterly outrageous.

Second Prince, please calm your anger.

It's me who failed to handle the task properly.

After all my repeated gestures of goodwill,

it turns out he had already
chosen Elder Brother long ago.

Your Highness, you're wise and mighty.

You're the undisputed choice
for the position of Crown Prince.

Xia Xun is blind and ignorant.

He has failed to live up to Your Highness's kindness.

Such a short-sighted person

is unworthy of serving Your Highness.

If he loses his life later,

it will have nothing to do with us.

The battle for the Crown Prince's position

does not depend solely on Xia Xun.

When all the officials in the court
pledge their allegiance to me,

the Crown Prince's position
will not fall into anyone else's hands.

I'm determined to serve Your Highness
with utmost loyalty, even unto death.

Enough, don't add to the chaos.

Xiangshan was massacred.

The county magistrate, captain,
and county clerks all died in battle.

Only one or two out of ten
of the commoners survived.

Such a tragic situation,

if not for the plundering of
Dengzhou and Laizhou in Shandong,

and Fuzhou and Xiamen in Fujian,

how much longer did these people plan
to hide it from me?

Father,

I earnestly request
to lead troops to the southeast to fight,

to seek justice for the deceased commoners
against the enemies.

No return until victory is achieved.

The Japanese pirates
have long resided overseas,

and are far more skilled in naval warfare
than our Ming navy.

This requires careful consideration.

You may go back first.

Father.

This battle is no child's play.

You are not proficient in naval warfare;

do not act rashly.

Father.

Dismissed.

I take my leave.

Your Highness.

What are you doing here?

Your Highness,

I know what troubles you.

I come specifically to relieve your worries.

Can I still trust you?

Your Highness,

frame Shuangyu Island.

What do you mean?

This fire is not yet fierce enough.

Good.

Then this matter shall be handled by you.

Do not disappoint me again.

Yes.

I did not know of your arrival, my lord.

I failed to welcome you from afar.
I beg for your forgiveness.

Let's skip the formalities.

The repeated failures of the Guanhai Garrison
have enraged His Majesty.

Someone must step forward to take responsibility.

I understand,

but who should be held responsible?

Shuangyu Island fled from the battlefield.

They should bear the primary responsibility.

The Second Prince said
Shuangyu Island is an outsider.

I understand.

Everyone, stay alert!

Your Excellency, a messenger comes.

Commander Xu.

Lord Luo has issued an order.

Shuangyu Garrison dispatch the fleet
and proceed to Guanhai Garrison immediately.

Understood.

Please assure Lord Luo that
the Shuangyu Garrison will set sail tomorrow.

Garrisons in eastern Zhejiang have been
ineffective in suppressing the pirates.

The Emperor was greatly angered on hearing this.

That's why
the Five Military Commissions sent someone.

Lord Luo said,

Please proceed immediately
on receiving the order,

without a moment's delay.

But it's already noon.

If we depart now,

we'll arrive at Guanhai Garrison by midnight.

What important matters could we discuss then?

Besides,

the Japanese pirates have been
harassing the coast for more than a day.

Suppressing them is not a task
that can be accomplished in a short time.

What's the use of rushing for half a day?

The general's orders were given as such.

I am merely following orders
to deliver the message.

These matters, I do not understand.

Commander, you should discuss them with Lord Luo.

Very well.

We will depart immediately.

I take my leave, General.

Husband.

Why have you come down?

Why is this departure so urgent?

We've suffered consecutive defeats
in the southeast.

This matter has alarmed His Majesty.

He likely intends to gather troops
for a battle against the Japanese pirates.

Ever since we weighed anchor and set sail,

I've had a constant feeling of unease.

This time, nothing will go wrong, will it?

Don't worry.

All of us from Shuangyu Island
are experts in naval warfare.

Moreover, since our surrender and recruitment,

our training has become even more rigorous.

Nothing will happen.

Whether it's you
or the brothers from Shuangyu Island,

I hope you all stay healthy and safe.

Elder Brother, we've reached the shore.

Why is there not a single light on the shore?

Strange.

They couldn't possibly not know we were coming.

And look, the water's reflection
is so bright near the shore.

Could there be some change on the shore?

Pass the order, prepare to dock immediately.

Yes.

Madam.

Madam.

Brothers, all ships turn back!

It's bad, Elder Brother!

It's bad!

Speak.

Our ship has been hit by cannon fire.

You're pushing us too far.

Brothers, let's fight them to the death!

Husband!

Husband!

My lady, go!

I won't go!

Go to the capital and find Bulwark Duke!

I won't go!

My lady!

I won't go!

The lives of all the brothers on Shuangyu Island

are in your hands.

I won't go!

Go!

I won't go!

Husband!

Husband, hurry and go!

Go!

Pass down the order.

Make sure to take them alive.

Yes.

♫ Evening lanterns glow, frost upon the moon ♫

♫ Candlelight flickers red where only few stars gleam ♫

♫ In her tower she sings, dreaming of home ♫

♫ Through wind and night rain,
her gaze begins to roam ♫

♫ Sorrow under moonlight, endless are the nights ♫

♫ Dreaming of moments lost from sight ♫

♫ A rising sandstorm veils your face from view ♫

♫ Now worlds apart, with no path back to you ♫

♫ Love and hate, awake then gone like sand ♫

♫ We meet, forget, through lifetimes' shifting strand ♫

♫ Right or wrong, the song ends, but feelings stay ♫

♫ Two worlds apart, too far to see the way ♫

♫ Who knows her silent love, who knows her tears? ♫

♫ Who knows her heart, and whom it truly fears? ♫

♫ Who knows her tender thoughts,
her hidden grief? ♫

♫ A beauty's fleeting dream
for whom does life seem brief? ♫

♫ I'd give my all, through all the joy and pain,
and never complain ♫