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[Novoland: Eagle Flag]

[Based on a fiction by Jiang Nan]

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[Episode 24]

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7, 5, 2, 4...

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- Twelve.

- Oh.

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You won again, State Duke.

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It must be very boring to play chess with me.

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Let's not play anymore.

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Playing chess with you is too easy to win,

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but I can't help it. Xie Xuan took Yinyu to see those young nobles.

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You can't accompany them in their game, so you can only play chess with me.

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What do you mean, I can't accompany them?

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I just don't want to appease those noble weasels.

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Xie Xuan said it. They are guests from faraway.

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We still have to create the relations we must create.

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I make people hate me too easily so it's inconvenient for me to show my face.

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Just let Yu'er go instead of me to socialize with them.

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Prefecture Princess Yu's personality isn't that much better than yours.

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I won't blame you for usually having little etiquette with Xie Xuan.

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But now, you are becoming more and more presumptuous.

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You dare to criticize the Prefecture Princess's personality?

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State Duke. She's your biological daughter. How could you not know what her personality is like?

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How could I not know?

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I don't know. Why don't you tell me?

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What kind of man can match Yu'er?

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Firstly, this person's appearance... has to be at least 7 to 8 parts as good as mine.

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Stop!

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You should look into a well to see your image.

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7 to 8 parts? More like 1 or 2 points. You're so ugly I can't bear to look at you any longer!

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Really?

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Really.

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Then, should he be like Xie Xuan?

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Yes. He should have 8 to 9 parts of Xie Xuan's handsomeness.

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And if he has half of your powerful aura and wisdom, then he should be okay.

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Does such a man like this exist in this world?

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Even if there is, he would've been killed by us long before.

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Yes.

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We sure killed a lot of people these past few years.

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I was also thinking, whether I can find

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a noble family's descendant in the capital to be a good match for my daughter.

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State Duke, the ideal husband in your heart is that bunch of pampered princes?

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Making decisions as a parent is different from leading troops into battle.

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That State Duke Li makes you shudder even when you think about him.

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Yet he has a daughter as beautiful as a flower like that.

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She is beautiful, but she is headstrong..

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Look at her alcohol tolerance. Can you beat her?

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Even a headstrong horse,

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it will kneel down when it meets a good rider.

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- Come, together.

- Come, come, come.

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Does that bunch think I'm deaf?

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I heard it too.

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They are all the descendants of aristocratic families.

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They may not be of much value themselves

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but their fathers hold important positions in the capital.

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For the moment, we can't kill them.

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- Here.

- Here, please.

- Here.

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When will this end?

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Our purpose is to build a friendly relationship to day.

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Prefecture Princess, just try to tolerate it for a moment.

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We have to wait until everyone has enjoyed fully to end the party.

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I have to tolerate more?

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I'm afraid I can't tolerate it anymore.

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Let's go today.

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The Prefecture Princess is here.

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Prefecture Princess.

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I have drank for a long time. Besides, it's boring to drink alone.

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Who wants to race horses with me?

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I am willing to accompany Your Highness the Prefecture Princess to ride horses around the Capital City.

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I am willing to accompany Your Highness the Prefecture Princess to ride horses around the Capital City.

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- Prefecture Princess, wait for us!

- Go!

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With her temper,it's asking the Prefecture Princess too much to be a gentle wife and mother.

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Yu Ran just came to the capital and wants to take a look at the scenery.

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We have troubled you, Princess.

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It's good timing that the Crown Princess is here, I can accompany you two.

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Welcome, Crown Princess, to be at Revelation City.

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I will toast you on behalf of my royal brother.

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Don't call me Crown Princess. It sounds strange.

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Just call me Yu Ran.

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We didn't know you prepared a feast. Thank you.

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This is all my brother's idea.

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It's His Majesty's idea?

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My brother means that Crown Prince and Crown Princess are his esteemed guests.

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Since you are in the capital, then you should enjoy a feast at the most festive area in the city.

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Let all the capital's residents know that Qingyang's Crown Princess is in Revelation City now.

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By the way, last time we were in such a rush to pick the Crown Prince from South Huai City,

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we did not have time to ask for your consent.

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It was my oversight.

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I should apologize to you.

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It's fine. I was afraid that he wouldn't be accustomed to this place.

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But look at him, isn't he quite happy?

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But, Princess,

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why did you bring him to Revelation City?

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The Crown Prince's status is unique. We invited him here to be in an alliance to jointly fight enemies.

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Fight enemies?

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Based on his weak physique? He can't even fight over me. How can he fight an enemy?

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The Crown Prince is the Chief Leader of Heavenly Samurai Regiment.

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Once he rises up, he can call forth hundreds of Samurai.

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He doesn't have to fight among the soldiers.

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What Chief Leader of Heavenly Samurai?

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He just arrived here not too long ago.

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- He doesn't understand these things.

- Yu Ran.

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Actually, I wanted to come to the capital.

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Besides, the Emperor and the Princess have treated me well.

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Here, Princess, let's give you a toast.

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This is your territory. Asule's health is not good, please take care of him in the future.

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He is useless once he is out of South Huai City.

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Rest assured, Prefecture Princess.

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My royal brother and I will definitely take care of the Crown Prince.

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Then I'm counting on you. I'll drink it bottoms up first.

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Asule, the night view is pretty at the capital.

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Isn't it?

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Your Highness, that's just Yu Ran's personality.

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She's used to being informal. Please forgive her.

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You've been on the road for a while. Yet you still have the energy to view the scenery?

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Viewing the scenery is an excuse. Examining her is the truth.

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As your boss, shouldn't I meet with the people you engage with?

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- What are you up to?

- The princess is pretty, dignified, and poised.

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I think she's not bad.

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She's the princess of the capital city. Stop fooling around.

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All right, all right.

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It's been a while since we've seen each other. Let's toast to our reunion.

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Cheers!

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My friend, do you really want to win the prefecture princess of Li State

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so that you can have a soft body to hug?

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I think the prefecture princess of Li State was just teasing us.

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Besides, even if she likes one of us.

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Does anyone dare to marry her?

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Her father is Ying Wuyi.

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If you make a false step, you may lose your head.

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Everyday, did you see the container that man was carrying?

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It is likely to have a spear inside.

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From what I saw,

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I think it may hold an antique inside.

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Then let's take it to play with.

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Wait. Carrying a weapon at night in the capital,

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maybe he is a bandit?

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I think we can even kill him without getting blamed.

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What's going on?

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Something happened over there.

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You look like a loser.

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How can you use such a good item?

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Let go of my hand.

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Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!

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Say it again.

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Do you know who I am? Let go of me!

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Chen Yuan!

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Chen Yuan!

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This must be what they meant by when a tiger gets trapped in a city, even a dog will bully him.

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Didn't you fight with my father on the battlefield?

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How did you fallen so hard as to fight with those guys who aren't even as good as dogs and pigs?

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He's really dead.

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Yu Ran...

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What are you looking at? Get lost!

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- Your Highness.

- State Preceptor.

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You've played a whole day? Are you happy?

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I haven't Auntie for a day. How could I be happy?

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This must be Princess Little Zhou.

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I heard about your intelligence and beauty as soon as I arrived at the capital.

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But you are even more impressive in person.

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Greetings, Your Ladyship.

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If I remember correctly,

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It was you who went under disguise to pick up the Crown Prince, right?

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Yes.

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I was very surprised at that time. How did a palace maid to have such an imposing air?

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We were talking about having more fun.

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Are we not allowed now?

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Alright, I know.

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I'll look for you to play another day.

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I'll take my leave now. Let's go, Aunt.

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This... Prefecture Princess Yu Ran and you are newlyweds.

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Shouldn't she be leaving with us?

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I divorced him already.

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Did Prefecture Princess Yu Ran say she divorced the Crown Prince?

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Yu Ran and I already agreed to divorce even before we married.

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We got married because Lord Baili captured our friend.

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He forced me and Yu Ran to marry.

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He said this was the only way that he'd pardon our friend.

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Lord Baili is very sharp.

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He appears to abides by my aunt, but he has his own plans.

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He wants the Heavenly Samurai Regiment to work for Lower Tang.

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That's why he used marriage to hold you down.

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It further solidifies his relationship with Qingyang Tribe.

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Princess, you are indeed intelligent.

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Please don't flatter me, Crown Prince.

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It's somewhat embarrassing when I heart it too much.

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I misspoke. Please forgive me, Princess.

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Do you compliment Prefecture Princess Yu Ran with the same line?

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I don't think that I've complimented Yu Ran.

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She is pretty with a cute and vibrant personality.

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There are so many things to compliment her about. You couldn't find anything suitable to say?

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No.

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It's because I couldn't find a suitable time.

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Protect the Princess!

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Protect her!

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Protect the Princess.

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Crown Prince, it's been a long time.

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Teacher asked me to bring a greeting.

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- Didn't you die?

- That's just what you saw as death.

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Please sit.

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Please drink tea.

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The tea from Celestial Ministry...

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what is it this time?

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It is only a regular tea for greeting guests.

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You don't have to worry, Crown Prince.

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Oh yes, Teacher asked me to inquire

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about your illness.

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I'd like to ask you first: Are you a human or a ghost?

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Teacher asked me to protect Crown Prince at any cost.

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That of course includes paying with my own life.

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To be Teacher's messenger allows me to live for a cup of tea's time.

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I do not present any threat to you, Crown Prince.

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But your illness is worsening.

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Your deadline is about to come, Crown Prince!

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Teacher let me bring a gift.

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If you can carefully comprehend it,

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then the obstacle could be as little as a foot of water,

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- and you can cross it with just one step.

- I've said it already.

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I will not accept any gesture from Celestial Ministry.

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This gift has no magic power.

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It holds a piece of truth.

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The key to solving the problem depends on whether you can see the truth.

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So the person who can save you

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is you yourself, Crown Prince.

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It's great to be alive.

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Your Highness.

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- He's someone under Celestial Ministry.

- Celestial Ministry wants to harm you?

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No. I'll tell you later about things relating to Celestial Ministry

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I want to ask you to help me with something.

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- Please tell me, Crown Princess.

- I need to see His Majesty immediately.

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So it was you two.

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Your Majesty.

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The Crown Prince said he wants to see you, so I brought him here.

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Since the Crown Prince is in a hurry to see me, did something happen?

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I want to ask, the thing I told Your Majesty last time,

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did Your Majesty think it through?

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Did you mean about exonerating the Heavenly Samurai Regiment?

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Yes.

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According to the Royal Historian's archive, the Heavenly Samurai Regiment was condemned

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because You Changji assassinated the emperor. I have ordered the Royal Historian to re-investigate.

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However, all the people who can bear witness have all died. I'm afraid it will take a while.

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If You Changji really killed the emperor,

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but I exonerate the Heavenly Samurai Regiment,

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then I would be ashamed to the Bai family ancestors.

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The Bai family also would not allow me to be the emperor.

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Your Majesty, what Youchangji did and whether to exonerate the Heavenly Samurai Regiment

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are actually two different matters.

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Although You Changji was the former Chief Leader,

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but the Heavenly Samurai Regiment was not involved. Quite the opposite,

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the Heavenly Samurai ordered You Changji to be executed.

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One person's crime caused the entire Heavenly Samurai Regiment to be blamed.

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More than 10,000 people were executed.

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This kind of matter can be exonerated.

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Your Majesty wants to use Heavenly Samurai's remaining force.

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But if they are not exonerated, the Heavenly Samurai

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do not dare to walk in sunlight without fear.

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The Heavenly Samurai Regiment has a deep grievance against their expulsion back then.

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If Your Majesty does not do something on a large scale, I'm afraid...

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it will be difficult to breakthrough their fear.

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The person Your Highness mentioned last time... Who is it that I have to meet?

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Can he really lead the Heavenly Samurai?

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He is the last remaining Iron Royal.

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He was also one of the 7 Leaders of the Heavenly Samurai back then.

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He is the last of the Leader's Council.

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I have heard of him. Back then, among the 7 Leaders,

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the one that was the most well known...

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and the most stubborn one.

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So, please meet him, Your Majesty.

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Tomorrow it is then. Please arrange a meeting with Iron Royal, Crown Prince.

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Yes.

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Crown Prince. Something really did happen, right?

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Princess, why do you ask this?

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You are usually an understanding person, Crown Prince.

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But earlier in the library, you truly did force my brother.

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You should understand how high the pressure my brother would suffer if he is to exonerate the Heavenly Samurai Regiment.

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Many people will condemn him both verbally and in writing.

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I don't have much time left.

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I want to help His Majesty to complete this task together.

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Crown Prince, why do you say it like that?

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Someone who once saved my life with a secret technique told me today that I'm about to die.

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I can't help but believe it.

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So the person you saw today was that person?

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I only saw his messenger.

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Someone under Celestial Ministry saved you?

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Princess.

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You're really very smart.

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Then, before... They saved you before, so now they can do the same.

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He definitely didn't find you today to tell you about your eminent death.

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He is hinting at your chance to live.

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What you said isn't false at all. He told me,

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my obstacle could be as simple as shallow water that can be crossed.

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As long as I open this scroll.

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And participate in the mysteries held in it.

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But I don't want to accept his help again.

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I know that his help will definitely come at a cost.

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Crown Prince!

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You are the one who's the most stubborn.

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Your Highness, at this state, you can ask whatever you want to ask.

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There's nothing I want to ask. It's just that I'm happy when I punch you.

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I'm tired of punching him. You, keep beating him.

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Yes.

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You... What in the world do you...

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want?

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So you could still speak.

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You didn't even speak after I punched you for so long.

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I thought I beat you up unil you passed out.

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What do you want?

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Do you know how a cat plays with a rat?

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After the cat catches the rat, it'll play with the rat until it's covered in wounds.

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You!

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Do find joy in hurting me?

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Do you remember what my father told you at the battlefield?

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He said he'd wait for you to become a strong general, then you could fight against him for the world.

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My father likes strong opponents. He says that this way, it's fun on the battlefield.

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But I'm different.

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I'm a woman.

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I can't allow people who fight against my father to claim the world to stay alive.

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So you will definitely die. Don't worry.

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Continue beating him!

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You!

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Your Majesty.

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Yi Tianzhang of Heavenly Samurai Regiment is here to greet Your Majesty.

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I think that Your Majesty must have heard about it before you arrived.

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I am a very stubborn person.

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It's very difficult to persuade me.

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And as for the matters about the royal family,

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I still hold grievance toward the royal family's slaughter of Heavenly Samurai.

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So, Your Majesty must be curious

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why I bowed to you as a subject today.

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Iron Royal, you truly exceeded my expectation.

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Because Your Majesty is not the person who gave the order to kill the Heavenly Samurai.

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Furthermore, Your Majesty

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cannot represent the royal family of today

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because Your Majesty has no power in your hands

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and are simply a youth with a heart higher than the sky.

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Mr. Yi.

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Teacher, Sir Iron Royal is right.

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The Heavenly Samurai Regiment used to be the royal family's ally.

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We secretly protected the empire for generations.

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Ever since Emperor Rose founded the empire, Emperor Fengyan's northern march, there were always

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Heavenly Samurai's shadows.

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Then if the royal family merely once ordered

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to execute the Heavenly Samurai,

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then we forsake friendship

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with the wise emperors? No.

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We can still support an Emperor.

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But he must be a

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wise leader.

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I'm sure that Sir Iron Royal

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can understand my situation. Grand Princess is intervening in court affairs.

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Li State's Ying Wuyi disrespects my authority with his military power.

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All the nobles are speculating that a turmoil will soon arrive. Many harbor intent to pledge allegiance elsewhere.

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Once there is turbulence, there will be many innocent lives lost.

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I hope to get the support from the Heavenly Samurai Regiment.

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But have Your Majesty thought it over,

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surely you can't have criminals to support you?

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So I sincerely plead that Your Majesty will exonerate the Heavenly Samurai Regiment.

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So that the Heavenly Samurai may appear in the daylight.

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I have a question to ask you.

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Your Majesty, please ask.

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In your eyes,

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am I a king of great talent and bold vision who can help?

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It has been fifty years

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since I saw such an expression in your eyes.

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This reminds me of

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the era of Qiangwei and Fengyan.

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Those men who rode valiantly between heaven and earth.

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Give me seven days

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to exonerate the Heavenly Samurai Regiment.

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Since this is the case,

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I will quietly wait for your edict.

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Your Majesty has replied to Iron Royal.

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If I don't agree,

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this may be the last time I meet him again.

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Once the edict is issued,

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the Imperial Court and the commoners will be shocked.

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Teacher said that,

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in a chaotic world, every single person is a gambler.

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The Emperor is not an exception too.

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I told you to entertain those rich aristocrats

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You actually got into a horse-riding race.

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Quite a few fell off horses and got wounded.

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There were two who drew their swords to fight for their reputation.

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Great. Another got injured again.

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When will you stop creating troubles before it end?

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Father, you yourself can't act like a kind gentleman, how can I pretend to be a poised lady?

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You are from Li state. I'm from Li state too.

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When did Li state ever produced such people?

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Although it's an argument

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but it makes sense too.

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I will give you two days to calm down.

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Tell me. What's the new game again?

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Father, did you put spies next to me?

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That, I did not.

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But when a prefecture princess tied up a man for no reason

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and whips him everyday. This kind of news

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will get leaked even without a spy.

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Was it that rascal who wanted to pick a fight with you at the entrance of the ancient monument?

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I wonder why. He must have committed an offence and is stranded in the capital.

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What a coincidence. I saw him in the street and brought him back.

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- That rascal with the lance?

- Yes.

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Something's not right.

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What's wrong?

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It was a long time ago and you still remember him?

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What's the meaning of this?

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I didn't remember him.

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I only remembered his lance.

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Fine.

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In the battle at the old monument, aside from Xi Yan,

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it was those two rascals that left a deep impression in me.

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But talking about this, it's also strange. These two rascals

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entered the underground prison in our residence in succession.

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This is interesting.

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But let me tell you.

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This rascal has the appearance of an outstanding hero.

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You can kill him but you can't humiliate him.

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Have you never thought of how we could use him?

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Don't say that.

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This rascal slightly resembles our people of Li state.

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If I can tame this wild beast

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and make him obey us,

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how will you reward me?

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You are my daughter. In this kingdom,

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what else do you still desire and have not have obtained yet?

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Fine. It's a deal then.

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- Pour the tea.

- Okay.

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It has been a long time and it's still the same expression.

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What are you laughing at?

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I'm laughing that a proper prefecture princess

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was humiliated by an unknown pawn,

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but after all that tossing, she only know how to use a whip.

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Are there anything more cruel?

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Take him to the Water Prison.

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Yes.

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Move it.

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Hurry up.

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What are you looking at? Move it.

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Go in.

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I heard when people are being drowned,

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it will be so painful that they would spit out their lungs.

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I'm giving you one last time.

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Will you beg for mercy or not?

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Your Highness, how long should we let him stay in there?

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How long can one last?

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We tried it before. The longest time was a cup of tea (about 10 minutes),

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but when we dragged him out, he's already dead.

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Let's use this timing to ask a question.

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Yes.

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Ye'er, you must remember this.

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When you have grown up, you can only save yourself.

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Why is he so calm?

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Something's not right. When a person is thrown in,

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he would struggle to live but this time, it seems like we have thrown in a dead person instead.

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Is the time up?

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There are still three minutes to go.

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Pull him up to take a look.

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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 ♫