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[Novoland: Eagle Flag]

[Based on a fiction by Jiang Nan]

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[Episode 23]

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Sir, spare my life.

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If you want the lance, we can discuss this.

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The lance is mine. Why should discuss this with you?

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The lance is yours. Just take it but if you kill me,

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you will die with a name from death sentence.

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I just killed two soldiers. It's already a death sentence.

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You will be an addition now.

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Uncle!

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This is bad. A criminal escaped.

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Get help now!

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Protect Lord Ganzhou!

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Stop there!

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Don't move!

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If you fall on the rocks, you will die. If you fall into the water, you will live.

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Old Man, thank you for your advice on the slim chance of surviving!

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Mother!

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Release my mother!

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Release my mother!

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Mother!

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Mother. Release my mother!

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Release her! Mom!

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Release her!

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Come back now!

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Lord, you are going back to the capital tomorrow. For tonight, let me

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serve you well. Drink till we drop.

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Old Man,

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I will make good of use of the life that you lend to me.

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In response to the will of Heaven, comply with the destiny and situation.

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Ying Wuyi of Li state is brave and loyal,

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supports the country. I am very pleased and want to compliment him.

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Many nobles among the states do not obey imperial authority.

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I now instruct Duke Li to denounce and

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open the Imperial family's private warehouse to be utilized fully for the military expenses.

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That's all.

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So, Your Majesty does indeed has a private warehouse.

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Someone also told me that

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for an emperor, what's taken from the people should be used in the interests of the people. He shouldn't hoard wealth.

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Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great grace.

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Since Duke of Li state has obtained the military expenses,

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I wonder when you will be setting off to oppress those feudal princes who disrespect the Imperial family.

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A crusade is a major and important event. I need time.

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Since Duke Li has important matters to attend to, I think that friend

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doesn't need to be a guest in your residence any further.

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Is this a melody from your hometown?

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Could you let me take a look?

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Okay.

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This is something used by a girl.

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A friend gave this to me.

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A friend? Is she your wife?

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It's not Yu Ran. I taught her how to play this tune

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but she couldn't do it at all.

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Based on the calculation of time, Duke Li should have completed his discussion with my older brother.

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We can leave now.

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We can go out now?

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The carriage is ready.

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Princess, Crown Prince, please return to the palace.

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Although we would like the guest to stay

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but His Majesty is waiting anxiously to see you too.

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Princess has calculated the timing very accurately.

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I know how important you are to my older brother.

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This is not the way to the palace.

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Older Brother said the palace is too open and there are spies. We should change the place to meet.

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Fine.

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Older Brother took a gamble to get you back from Ying Wuyi.

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He specially opened the Imperial family's private warehouse for him to use a military expenses.

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Imperial family's private warehouse?

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Ever since our Great Yin Dynasty, the Imperial family has a private warehouse

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to prepare for famine or drought.

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It's only as a last resort or the Imperial family's private warehouse will never be opened.

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By doing this now,

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it shows that you are very important to him.

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What kind of person is His Majesty?

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He's hard to describe.

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You are his younger sister.

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It could be because I'm his closest family member.

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Anyway, it's hard for me to say.

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Just like when you go too near to view a brocade, you won't be able to see the entire thing.

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But I know that he really wants to return peace to the kingdom.

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He wants to be a hero but he doesn't has the power.

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Boss.

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Miss, the same old rule. One hundred rice cakes.

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Princess Little Zhou, you bought so many cakes. You won't be able to finish them.

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Who says they are for me?

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Slow down.

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- Older Sister Zhou.

- Be careful.

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- I brought cakes for you. Take it now.

- I miss you very much.

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- Older Sister Zhou.

- Older Sister Zhou.

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Everyone, don't rush. There's one each for everyone.

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- Older Sister Zhou.

- Older Sister Zhou.

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I brought cakes for you. Take it now.

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- They are here.

- Older Sister Zhou, I miss you.

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I miss you too.

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When I walk out from the door, I already miss you.

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The Thunder Calvary has been frequently active lately, make sure you don't go out.

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Watch your safety. Go and get the cakes now.

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Your Majesty.

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Crown Prince, you have suffered. I was useless and couldn't protect you.

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Your Majesty, your words are too heavy. I'm fine.

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These children are orphans.

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They lost their families in conflagration.

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Older Brother took them in and let them study here.

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When he has the time, he will come here to visit them.

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Your Majesty

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is very compassionate.

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Their fathers were good generals who fought righteously.

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Some died in the war.

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Some died at the battlefields but did not get condolence support.

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As their emperor,

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the only thing that I can do, it's to take care of their next generation.

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The conflicts in the capital is already so horrifying.

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When situation suddenly changes, the capital has always been in the center of it.

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There are sharp blades hidden in the dark and out in the open as well.

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Do you know why I chose this place to meet?

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I don't know. Please speak.

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I wanted to show you my Imperial Court.

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Everyone, don't squeeze. Here.

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Your Majesty's Imperial Court?

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This is the real Imperial Court.

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And in this Grand Hall,

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I can see the bones of Lin Li.

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I heard that you opened your Imperial family's private warehouse to save me from Ying Wuyi.

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The private warehouse is the lifeline of the Imperial family.

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I'm distressed. I'm not worthy of Your Majesty's actions.

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You are an important and distinguished guest. Don't talk about whether it's worth it or not.

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As long as I can saved you,

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I won't think too much into this.

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Thank you, Your Majesty. I'm extremely grateful.

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Crown Prince, you are too formal.

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I'm an orphan.

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If I could use my wealth to trade for a friend,

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I'm willing to do it.

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Have some water.

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Thank you.

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Before I came to Eastland, I heard that the emperor of Eastland presides over the surroundings of the sixteen states.

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I realized, today, how helpless you are.

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I wonder if you are willing

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to help this helpless emperor.

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Thank you for having trust in me

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but I may...

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may not be the great leader that you expect of me.

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I know you don't seek fame and wealth

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and doesn't want to be involved in the conflicts in this capital.

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When you saw me thinking of what's right and what's wrong, and if you are willing to help me,

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let's do something for the common people.

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If you decide to leave,

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I'm very happy to met a friend like you.

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This is the Crown Prince of Qingyang of Lower Tang who's a guest of His Majesty.

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Starting from now, I will leave the his food and drinks to you.

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What His Majesty means, it's that you must attend t ohis every needs.

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Welcome, Crown Prince. We will obey your instructions.

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Crown Prince, this way, please.

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This place is not luxurious but it's still comfortable.

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Princess,

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I don't need that many people to serve me. I can take care of myself.

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They are here just to handle the chores for you.

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My sleeping chamber is near here. If you wish to talk to me, please come at any time.

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Thank you, Princess.

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It's has been a tiring trip for you. Please rest early.

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I'm leaving.

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You can leave now.

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Based on my estimate, you can live still twenty four years old

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but you forcibly unsheathed the Blue Cloud Ancient Tooth Sword.

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But the soul that was sealed in the sword

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will affect how long you will live.

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You probably won't live past six months.

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Father, I want to come down.

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Don't be afraid. I will catch you.

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Come here. I will catch you.

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You must remember this.

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You must never trust anyone in your life.

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I will never trust anyone in my life.

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- This includes your father.

- Even father

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shouldn't be easily trusted.

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Teacher, when did you come?

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I didn't notice.

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When one kills too many people, the heart turns emotionless.

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The armor is still around.

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You are a Heavenly Samurai?

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I have always been.

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Our family has always been Heavenly Samurais.

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I inherited my father's thumb shield at the age of sixteen.

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It has been more than forty years.

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Teacher, please take a seat.

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I thought the Heavenly Samurais are in South Huai.

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I wonder if you have heard of this saying.

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A Heavenly Samurai is like a wildfire. They will never be extinguished.

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Once the shadow of a chaotic war suddenly appears,

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someone will hold the eagle flag and stand up.

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But how could the Imperial family let a Heavenly Samurai be their teacher?

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The Imperial family doesn't know about my identity

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but His Majesty has always known.

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Since young, His Majesty has been a respected hero. Inh his eyes,

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the Heavenly Samurais have always been the guardians of the kingdom.

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So, it's because of you

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that His Majesty summoned me here.

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No, it was the idea of the princess.

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Princess Little Zhou?

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Yes.

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When she heard that the Chief Leader unsheathed the sword,

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the princess was happy like a child.

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She said that person will definitely help His Majesty.

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I have never seen the princess laughing so happily.

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Hence, she said that His Majesty is looking forward to see you instead.

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It's not good to say the the princess looks forward to seeing you

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which will affect His Majesty.

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What's your reason for coming here?

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An old friend took the risk to enter the palace

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and wishes to see you.

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It's Sir Iron Royal himself.

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The armor is still around.

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Is your injury better?

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I have recovered a long time ago.

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Thank you for your concern.

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You are here in the capital.

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I heard it's to visit a friend.

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I wonder who this friend is.

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Frankly, he's not a friend.

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I went to meet Lei Bicheng.

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Lei Bicheng?

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Yes. I encountered him on the road to the capital.

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He said that I contracted the serious illness when I was in Qingyang.

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He happened to be passing by and saved my life.

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When I met him in the capital,

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I thought I could kill him

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but I was led into an illusion by him.

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I lost the chance.

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Chief Leader, the risk is too great.

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That's right. The risk is definitely too great.

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Lei Bicheng holds a high position in Celestial Ministry.

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He's also proficient in secret techniques. Even if you have the Blue Cloud Ancient Tooth Sword

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to go against Lei Bicheng, you may not win.

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Forty years ago, I tried to kill him.

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His power is strong and immense.

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There are few people who can avoid being lured by him,

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but Chief Leader, don't be affected by him.

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You are worthy of being the new owner of the Blue Cloud Ancient Tooth Sword.

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No matter how great the task is,

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I won't sacrifice the lives of the innocent people.

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So whatever Lei Bicheng says, it won't influence me.

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By the way, Mister Yi, I met His Majesty.

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What does His Majesty hopes that you will do for him?

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His Majesty said there are no loyal subjects in his Imperial Court.

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He is being restrained by forces from multiple sides.

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Hence, he hopes that Heavenly Samurai can help him.

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If His Majesty wants Heavenly Samurai's help,

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he must first agrees to a condition of Heavenly Samurai.

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What is it?

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We need a royal decree that

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exonerates the Heavenly Samurai Regiment.

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It's waiting for the Imperial family to admit their mistakes.

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I fear this will not be easy.

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I can give it a try

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but Mister Yi,

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I fear Heavenly Samurai will be involved in the conflicts with the Imperial family and the feudal princes.

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Dying openly in a war

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is better than being executed in the dark dungeon.

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We have been walking for two weeks. How far is the capital?

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It's not far. Once you go around the mountain, you will se e it.

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If not for this brother,

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I doubt we can get there today. So many muddy holes on the way.

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Don't talk too much to him later.

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He didn't pay the fee for the carriage.

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When he got on the carriage, his lance was always with him.

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Who knows where he's from?

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Everyone, use your strength. Let's try again.

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Come.

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Crown Prince, do you feel much after resting?

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It's just an old illness.

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Princess Little Zhou, don't worry.

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I won't be accompanying you later.

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Great Qing Palace is the highest place in the palace.

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Only His Majesty and special people can enter.

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Even you can't go in?

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Frankly, I usually go against his permission and go up to watch the sunset.

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It's just that he probably wants to talk to you alone today.

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Okay.

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The Emperor of Eastland wants to talk to you alone.

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It must be something very important.

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You must think carefully before you answer him later.

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Don't agree easily to do something that you can't do.

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Didn't you want me to help His Majesty?

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I really do

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but after knowing you, I feel rather regretful to have brought you here.

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Stop behaving like a boy.

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This is the capital. Watch your actions and words.

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This capital is huge.

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If I were to hide here, you will never be able to find me.

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With your personality, how long will you be able to hide?

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I predict you won't be able to hide for long when you can't find anyone to play with you.

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Don't underestimate me.

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Why don't you let me out for a few days and give it a try?

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You don't want to see the Crown Prince?

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A...where is Asule?

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You will see him sooner or later.

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But for now, we must see the Grand Princess.

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Greetings, Your Majesty.

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We are the only ones here. No need to be formal.

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Come and take a look.

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This is the respected sword of the late emperor

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They carry the honors from generations of Bai's ancestors.

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Emperor Qiangwei's promise,

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Emperor Fengyang's brilliance,

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I've only read about them in books.

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They are the glory left by the ancestors.

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I am not qualified to hold any of them.

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From what I saw that day,

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Your Majesty bestowed compassion to those helpless orphans

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and showed affection with them.

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This may be something the late emperor has never done.

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I believe, given time,

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you will be a wise ruler.

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Judged by natural talent or learned knowledge, I am far from being qualified.

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Having been born in such a tumultuous time,

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I always feel that I'm incapable of doing anything.

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This is my father's sword.

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When I was young, he would always tell me.

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When I have grown up, I must use my own ability

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to replace this for another sword which belongs to me.

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At that time, I thought,

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I'm the emperor.

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Wouldn't this be easy for me?

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But when I grew up, I then realized,

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only when I grasp my own sword,

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I can truly hold on to the kingdom.

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Just like you.

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The sacred sword that you are holding from Heavenly Samurai,

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carrying the dream of all the people in the world.

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Not long ago, Ying Wuyi used to excuse of visiting me

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and said he wanted to see the view from the Grand Qing Pavilion.

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I could see when he stood at the Grand Qing Pavilion,

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and thinks that he is the leader of the capital.

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I was very angry then, but when I calmed down to think again,

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these nobles, ministers, who among them doesn't want to come up to take a look?

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I blame myself for not having the capability to carry that sword.

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I can't blod Ying Wuyi's ambition.

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Your situation,

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I can understand.

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When you fought in the battle,

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you must have seen mountains of bones.

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I...

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have seen them.

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Those were people from my Bai clan.

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They should have lived happily in peace

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but as their emperor, I couldn't help them at all.

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This empire has already been decaying.

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Up and down the royal court are corpses and bones.

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Only by injecting new blood will the empire be rejuvenated.

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When I heard stories about you from my teacher and younger sister,

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I also looked for the legends of the Heavenly Samurai from innumerable books.

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I wish I were one of you.

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I really want to do something for the common people.

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I need loyal soldiers like Heavenly Samurai

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and the sword that you are holding.

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If we join forces, we can crush the fire beacons

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and build another peaceful and prosperity world.

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Your Majesty, you must not. You already opened the treasury to Ying Wuyi for me, and you now pay me such a grand gesture.

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I am most humbled.

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I'm using my identity as the emperor of this dynasty

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to plead with you, Chief Leader, to save the people in turmoil.

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The peaceful and prosperity world that you want,

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what exactly is it?

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Starting with Ying Wuyi,

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I want to denounce and suppress these ambitious nobles who are led by the Grand Princess.

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I want to impeach all the powerful ministers in the royal court.

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I want all the common people, from young to old, to be able to have sustenance.

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I want to eliminated all the unnecessary wars to realize the peaceful time that I dream about.

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I am willing to perish into pieces.

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Your Majesty's has a grand ideal.

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Although I'm the Chief Leader of Heavenly Samurai,

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but it was merely due to an accident.

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There is a real leader of the Heavenly Samurai Regiment.

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I will try to let that person to meet with Your Majesty.

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I believe he will be able to help you.

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Please take me to see him now.

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But he has a request.

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He wants Your Majesty

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to exonerate the Heavenly Samurai Regiment.

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Where's Asule?

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You probably call him Lu Guichen.

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Why does it sound so bad?

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I don't care anymore.

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Yu Ran?

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Yu Ran!

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- Crown Prince.

- Crown Prince.

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Asule.

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Why did it take you so long to appear?

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No...what are you doing here?

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I told them that I'm your boss and came here to see you.

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But they refused to believe me and insisted on stopping me here.

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I didn't had any choice. I could only play this flute.

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Crown Prince, please forgive me.

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It's okay. Go back to work.

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I'm going to talk to my friend.

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- Yes.

- Yes.

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Let's go.

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Why did you come here from South Huai?

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You still don't feel bad asking this? You left without saying a word.

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You don't respect me at all.

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I rushed here to check how you are.

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I'm fine.

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Look at me. I'm fine.

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I can see that too.

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I thought that you would suffer as the Chief Leader of Heavenly Samurai when you are here in the capital.

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I didn't expect to see you living so well.

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You have a huge entourage of young beautiful women to serve you.

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You are also living in such a nice place.

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This is the previous outer study of His Majesty.

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I'm only living here temporarily.

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They used to serve His Majesty.

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You can leave now.

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- Yes.

- Yes.

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Let's go.

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Aren't the Heavenly Samurai considered traitors?

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Why is His Majesty treating you so well?

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His Majesty wants to borrow the power of Heavenly Samurai to eliminate Ying Wuyi.

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It's such a serious and important matter and you didn't tell me? Fortunately, I rushed here in time.

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Everything's fine.

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Did you come here alone?

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Don't talk about this.

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I came with my Aunt.

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We are now living in a travel lodge.

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By the way, someone wants me to pass this to you.

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Looks like you met the Princess.

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Princess?

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She was the one who told me you are staying here.

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In a blink of an eye, she disappeared.

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Not bad, Asule. You are promising now.

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I'm happy for you.

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How am I promising?

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You have only been here for a short time and you are already close to that young beautiful woman.

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Who exactly is she?

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She is His Majesty's younger sister.

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His Majesty's younger sister?

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Isn't she an authentic princess then?

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If you can get her, you will be the Emperor's son-in-law.

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I will be the boss of the Emperor's son-in-law then.

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By the way, I almost forgot about this.

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I brought this from South Huai.

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Look, winter dates, mange slices, and pineapple cakes.

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I bought all your favorites.

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Why did you bring these for me?

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I thought these won't be available in the capital.

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Hence, I bought a big chest of these

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but I didn't imagine it was such a long journey.

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Some were spoiled.

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And some were eaten by me because I was greedy.

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These are the only ones left.

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Yu Ran, frankly, they have these in the capital.

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But the ones from South Huai are still most delicious.

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Does it tastes good?

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Yes.

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Eat more then.

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Slow down.

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There's more, there winter dates.

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Crown Prince, Princess Little Zhou is here.

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Princess Little Zhou?

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”Feed the Horse” by Ayanga

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♫ The scars in the world number one person's life burn the armor in the sunset ♫

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♫ There is no more worry in my heart ♫

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♫ What should I sacrifice my precious life to? ♫

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♫ I want to defend for your strength of character and revere our luxuriant homeland ♫

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♫ I want to defend for your smooth future ♫

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♫ We are brothers in life or death ♫

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♫ I want to defend for your tears and dance with you in this mundane world ♫