1 00:00:15,520 --> 00:00:17,200 ♪In the face of turmoil♪ 2 00:00:17,940 --> 00:00:20,540 ♪Your roots hold firmly♪ 3 00:00:21,010 --> 00:00:23,330 ♪To this piece of land♪ 4 00:00:25,260 --> 00:00:27,120 ♪Chasing after the waves♪ 5 00:00:27,770 --> 00:00:30,420 ♪My leaves flutter across♪ 6 00:00:30,820 --> 00:00:33,060 ♪The horizon♪ 7 00:00:35,070 --> 00:00:36,840 ♪Gazing from afar♪ 8 00:00:37,600 --> 00:00:40,180 ♪At the end of the world♪ 9 00:00:40,580 --> 00:00:43,180 ♪Is eternity♪ 10 00:00:44,300 --> 00:00:46,480 ♪When we meet and then part♪ 11 00:00:46,680 --> 00:00:49,040 ♪When we rely on each other and then drift apart♪ 12 00:00:49,210 --> 00:00:54,120 ♪I have never forgotten♪ 13 00:00:55,240 --> 00:00:57,270 ♪As the glinting of swords cut♪ 14 00:00:57,440 --> 00:01:00,270 ♪Through the mottled sky♪ 15 00:01:00,270 --> 00:01:02,680 ♪The falling dreams♪ 16 00:01:03,230 --> 00:01:05,160 ♪Shatter in the wind♪ 17 00:01:05,160 --> 00:01:07,230 ♪As the wind breaks through the waves♪ 18 00:01:07,230 --> 00:01:09,170 ♪It watches thousands of sails cross♪ 19 00:01:09,170 --> 00:01:12,200 ♪The vast land and the boundless sea♪ 20 00:01:12,440 --> 00:01:14,810 ♪Armor and red robes flying high♪ 21 00:01:14,810 --> 00:01:18,260 ♪In the face of bitterness, intense emotions, and joyful adventure♪ 22 00:01:18,590 --> 00:01:20,960 ♪I only wish you to be by my side♪ 23 00:01:22,180 --> 00:01:24,750 ♪Making the most of what life offers♪ 24 00:01:24,750 --> 00:01:28,250 ♪Like towering trees with interconnected roots, I'll accompany you to the ends♪ 25 00:01:28,410 --> 00:01:30,840 ♪Watching fireflies land on our shoulders♪ 26 00:01:32,050 --> 00:01:36,620 ♪No regrets, no doubts in this world♪ 27 00:01:36,620 --> 00:01:40,980 =Wonderland of Love= 28 00:01:41,348 --> 00:01:42,948 =Episode 20= 29 00:01:43,179 --> 00:01:44,339 Do you think 30 00:01:44,340 --> 00:01:46,499 you can change Lord Qin's mind? 31 00:01:47,579 --> 00:01:49,180 Lord Qin 32 00:01:49,219 --> 00:01:50,820 has a soft heart despite his hard exterior. 33 00:01:51,099 --> 00:01:53,458 Others look at him as someone who fights and kills 34 00:01:53,459 --> 00:01:54,899 on countless battlefields. 35 00:01:54,939 --> 00:01:57,899 But actually, he has a soft 36 00:01:57,939 --> 00:01:59,419 and kind heart. 37 00:01:59,420 --> 00:02:01,100 With the right words, 38 00:02:01,219 --> 00:02:03,300 I'm sure I can change his mind. 39 00:02:03,659 --> 00:02:06,298 His Majesty has ordered Lord Qin to reflect on his wrongdoings. 40 00:02:06,299 --> 00:02:09,259 Master said that many have written a letter of complaint 41 00:02:09,260 --> 00:02:11,260 against Lord Qin, right? 42 00:02:11,499 --> 00:02:14,659 When a tree is tall and strong, it will be buffeted by wind. 43 00:02:15,140 --> 00:02:15,819 Lord Qin 44 00:02:15,820 --> 00:02:17,338 has made a great achievement this time. 45 00:02:17,339 --> 00:02:19,460 So, others are envious of him. 46 00:02:21,100 --> 00:02:23,499 Now, His Majesty is in a fit of anger. 47 00:02:23,820 --> 00:02:26,339 If Lord Qin refuses to bend to him, 48 00:02:26,700 --> 00:02:29,779 I'm afraid that it'll drive a wedge between them. 49 00:02:30,660 --> 00:02:32,939 And it'll badly affect Lord Qin's future. 50 00:02:36,299 --> 00:02:37,898 Greetings, Lord Qin. 51 00:02:37,899 --> 00:02:38,980 Miss Gu. 52 00:02:39,820 --> 00:02:42,298 I should've visited Prime Minister Gu in person. 53 00:02:42,299 --> 00:02:43,899 But I can't simply leave my residence now. 54 00:02:44,100 --> 00:02:45,778 Please apologise to him on my behalf 55 00:02:45,779 --> 00:02:47,099 when you go back. 56 00:02:47,420 --> 00:02:48,740 You are too courteous. 57 00:02:49,019 --> 00:02:50,498 Actually, I'm not here today 58 00:02:50,499 --> 00:02:52,058 on behalf of my father. 59 00:02:52,059 --> 00:02:54,020 I'm here on my own volition today. 60 00:02:56,420 --> 00:02:57,819 I have something 61 00:02:57,820 --> 00:02:59,339 to give you. 62 00:02:59,980 --> 00:03:01,260 You are too kind, Miss Gu. 63 00:03:01,579 --> 00:03:03,139 I have everything I need here. 64 00:03:03,140 --> 00:03:04,980 I shouldn't accept a gift from you. 65 00:03:11,459 --> 00:03:13,619 This is embroidered by me. 66 00:03:13,660 --> 00:03:15,740 I visited many old friends in the capital. 67 00:03:15,820 --> 00:03:17,738 And luckily, some of them 68 00:03:17,739 --> 00:03:19,619 had seen your biological mother before. 69 00:03:19,700 --> 00:03:21,540 So, I embroidered 70 00:03:21,660 --> 00:03:23,498 this portrait of Madam Liu 71 00:03:23,499 --> 00:03:25,779 according to their descriptions. 72 00:03:26,260 --> 00:03:27,578 After I was done, 73 00:03:27,579 --> 00:03:28,659 I showed it to those 74 00:03:28,660 --> 00:03:29,619 who knew Madam Liu. 75 00:03:29,620 --> 00:03:31,460 According to them, this portrait looks exactly like her. 76 00:03:31,660 --> 00:03:32,458 Lord Qin. 77 00:03:32,459 --> 00:03:34,139 It took Miss Gu a long time 78 00:03:34,140 --> 00:03:35,539 to look for those 79 00:03:35,540 --> 00:03:37,298 who had seen Madam Liu before. 80 00:03:37,299 --> 00:03:38,699 And she spent a long time asking them 81 00:03:38,700 --> 00:03:40,260 to describe Madam Liu to her. 82 00:03:40,380 --> 00:03:41,778 Then, she made a draft 83 00:03:41,779 --> 00:03:42,939 and worked on this portrait 84 00:03:42,940 --> 00:03:44,699 day and night. 85 00:03:44,700 --> 00:03:46,379 Until her eyes were red. 86 00:03:46,380 --> 00:03:48,980 Finally, she managed to finish this portrait in time. 87 00:03:57,100 --> 00:03:58,140 Your Highness. 88 00:03:58,260 --> 00:03:59,618 It's indeed saddening 89 00:03:59,619 --> 00:04:01,498 not to be able to grow up 90 00:04:01,499 --> 00:04:03,219 under a mother's care. 91 00:04:03,619 --> 00:04:05,860 But I'm sure that Madam Liu 92 00:04:05,980 --> 00:04:08,498 will feel gratified if she knows 93 00:04:08,499 --> 00:04:10,180 how valiant and capable you are. 94 00:04:11,860 --> 00:04:13,300 Thank you, Miss Gu. 95 00:04:14,940 --> 00:04:16,099 I'll accept 96 00:04:17,340 --> 00:04:18,579 this portrait then. 97 00:04:20,379 --> 00:04:23,019 You are an intelligent and understanding man. 98 00:04:23,179 --> 00:04:24,298 I'm sure you know 99 00:04:24,299 --> 00:04:26,138 that Madam Liu would not want you 100 00:04:26,139 --> 00:04:27,698 to quarrel with His Majesty 101 00:04:27,699 --> 00:04:29,540 over her title. 102 00:04:35,379 --> 00:04:36,618 Look, Your Highness. 103 00:04:36,619 --> 00:04:37,738 I used gold and silver threads, 104 00:04:37,739 --> 00:04:39,619 to embroider this portrait. 105 00:04:39,739 --> 00:04:42,019 If you want to hang up her portrait 106 00:04:42,020 --> 00:04:43,298 to be used for memorial purposes, 107 00:04:43,299 --> 00:04:44,019 The color 108 00:04:44,020 --> 00:04:46,220 won't fade from getting smoked by the incense. 109 00:04:49,020 --> 00:04:51,180 That's very thoughtful of you, Miss Gu. 110 00:04:51,699 --> 00:04:54,220 I'm really grateful to you. 111 00:04:54,699 --> 00:04:56,220 You are too kind. 112 00:04:57,299 --> 00:04:58,378 I know 113 00:04:58,379 --> 00:05:00,019 you can't have a guest here for too long. 114 00:05:00,100 --> 00:05:01,540 I'll get going now. 115 00:05:20,580 --> 00:05:21,698 Young Lady. 116 00:05:21,699 --> 00:05:23,579 I thought you wanted to convince Lord Qin 117 00:05:23,580 --> 00:05:25,259 to apologise to His Majesty. 118 00:05:25,460 --> 00:05:27,178 Why didn't you say anything about it? 119 00:05:27,179 --> 00:05:29,300 And you left in a hurry. 120 00:05:31,179 --> 00:05:33,100 I was wrong. 121 00:05:33,540 --> 00:05:35,899 Lord Qin is very serious about the title 122 00:05:35,900 --> 00:05:37,420 of his mother. 123 00:05:38,540 --> 00:05:40,819 Just now, from his expression, 124 00:05:40,900 --> 00:05:42,859 if I tried to change his mind, 125 00:05:42,860 --> 00:05:44,740 he would be unhappy. 126 00:05:45,259 --> 00:05:46,300 Moreover, 127 00:05:46,340 --> 00:05:48,780 he has accepted the portrait of Madam Liu. 128 00:05:49,259 --> 00:05:51,420 Whenever he sees the portrait after this, 129 00:05:51,460 --> 00:05:53,740 he'll feel grateful to me. 130 00:05:54,139 --> 00:05:55,740 Since I've achieved what I want, 131 00:05:55,900 --> 00:05:57,860 I shouldn't outstay my welcome. 132 00:05:58,379 --> 00:05:59,738 Is he really going to give up 133 00:05:59,739 --> 00:06:01,420 his title as Lord Qin? 134 00:06:01,619 --> 00:06:04,619 Will His Majesty punish him again? 135 00:06:05,980 --> 00:06:07,660 He is the chosen one. 136 00:06:07,780 --> 00:06:10,059 Things will go well for him. 137 00:06:10,780 --> 00:06:12,459 For someone like Lord Qin, 138 00:06:12,460 --> 00:06:13,779 others 139 00:06:13,780 --> 00:06:15,819 may be able to defeat him in this round, 140 00:06:16,020 --> 00:06:18,259 but they'll never be able to win the game. 141 00:06:26,699 --> 00:06:27,780 You are back. 142 00:06:28,540 --> 00:06:29,660 I'm back. 143 00:06:31,819 --> 00:06:33,178 Stop looking at me. 144 00:06:33,179 --> 00:06:34,579 She didn't reply to your letter. 145 00:06:34,580 --> 00:06:36,699 She didn't even open your letter. 146 00:06:36,860 --> 00:06:38,540 I'm not waiting for her reply. 147 00:06:42,819 --> 00:06:44,818 But to be honest, 148 00:06:44,819 --> 00:06:47,378 What Miss Cui said 149 00:06:47,379 --> 00:06:49,180 makes sense. 150 00:06:49,379 --> 00:06:51,058 She said that in this current situation, 151 00:06:51,059 --> 00:06:52,899 you should treat it as if it's a war. 152 00:06:52,900 --> 00:06:54,298 When should you attack 153 00:06:54,299 --> 00:06:55,419 and when 154 00:06:55,420 --> 00:06:56,899 should you stop and regroup? 155 00:06:56,900 --> 00:06:57,698 Actually, 156 00:06:57,699 --> 00:06:59,619 you know what you have to do. 157 00:07:03,739 --> 00:07:04,860 What's that? 158 00:07:10,179 --> 00:07:11,860 That's a portrait of my mother. 159 00:07:12,499 --> 00:07:15,499 They say that this portrait looks exactly like her. 160 00:07:16,699 --> 00:07:18,059 I've never seen her before. 161 00:07:19,660 --> 00:07:21,220 This portrait 162 00:07:21,340 --> 00:07:23,180 is very well embroidered. 163 00:07:23,619 --> 00:07:25,740 It's almost lifelike. 164 00:07:26,100 --> 00:07:26,939 Yes. 165 00:07:27,179 --> 00:07:28,320 It's from Miss Gu. 166 00:07:28,320 --> 00:07:30,080 She said that she spent a long time embroidering it. 167 00:07:30,220 --> 00:07:31,780 It's from Miss Gu? 168 00:07:33,499 --> 00:07:35,258 Looks like Miss Gu 169 00:07:35,259 --> 00:07:36,939 really cares about you. 170 00:07:37,139 --> 00:07:38,339 Shiqi. 171 00:07:38,340 --> 00:07:39,899 Is she interested in you? 172 00:07:39,900 --> 00:07:40,539 Me and her 173 00:07:40,540 --> 00:07:42,100 are totally different people. 174 00:07:42,179 --> 00:07:43,660 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 175 00:07:44,059 --> 00:07:45,100 I am 176 00:07:46,020 --> 00:07:47,819 only interested in Miss Cui. 177 00:07:49,340 --> 00:07:51,019 Miss Cui 178 00:07:51,340 --> 00:07:53,019 didn't even read your letter. 179 00:08:10,660 --> 00:08:12,420 Has the Grand Governor gotten better? 180 00:08:12,780 --> 00:08:14,119 The physician is neutralizing the toxin 181 00:08:14,119 --> 00:08:15,720 with acupuncture paired with secret medicine. 182 00:08:15,720 --> 00:08:18,220 According to him, most of the toxin has been neutralized. 183 00:08:18,379 --> 00:08:19,220 This poison 184 00:08:19,619 --> 00:08:21,499 is lethal and lasts for a long time. 185 00:08:25,819 --> 00:08:26,780 Grand Governor. 186 00:08:28,139 --> 00:08:30,619 Grand Governor. 187 00:08:31,020 --> 00:08:31,900 Grand Governor. 188 00:08:34,419 --> 00:08:36,620 (Qingyun Temple) Back then, I promised Lord Qin 189 00:08:37,340 --> 00:08:41,378 that if he vowed to protect the great imperial grandson 190 00:08:41,379 --> 00:08:43,099 and put him on the throne, 191 00:08:43,499 --> 00:08:47,219 I would come up with a way to poison Sun Jing. 192 00:08:47,779 --> 00:08:49,179 I was even prepared 193 00:08:49,180 --> 00:08:51,180 to die together with him. 194 00:08:52,340 --> 00:08:53,900 But I never thought 195 00:08:54,539 --> 00:08:56,500 that I would fail. 196 00:08:57,100 --> 00:08:59,579 And he even escaped to Tong Pass. 197 00:09:00,659 --> 00:09:02,540 I failed to keep up the end of my bargain. 198 00:09:03,619 --> 00:09:04,498 Your Highness. 199 00:09:04,499 --> 00:09:06,140 You did your best. 200 00:09:06,659 --> 00:09:08,900 Everything was in heaven's hands. 201 00:09:11,779 --> 00:09:13,979 Lord Qin sent me a letter yesterday. 202 00:09:14,259 --> 00:09:16,459 He wrote that although Sun Jing was defeated for now, 203 00:09:16,580 --> 00:09:18,780 the threat remained unbroken. 204 00:09:19,300 --> 00:09:21,540 We still need to be cautious. 205 00:09:22,259 --> 00:09:24,418 Write a letter to General Han 206 00:09:24,419 --> 00:09:27,258 to ask him to keep the great imperial grandson 207 00:09:27,259 --> 00:09:29,420 hidden for now. 208 00:09:29,899 --> 00:09:30,859 Yes, Your Highness. 209 00:09:43,779 --> 00:09:44,780 Your Highness. 210 00:09:45,340 --> 00:09:48,459 We have a letter from Consort Xiao. 211 00:09:48,980 --> 00:09:50,459 How is my mother? 212 00:09:50,460 --> 00:09:52,498 Lord Qin reclaimed Xichang. 213 00:09:52,499 --> 00:09:54,299 But I didn't receive any letter from my mother. 214 00:09:54,300 --> 00:09:55,859 I was worried 215 00:09:55,860 --> 00:09:57,459 that something had happened to her. 216 00:09:57,460 --> 00:09:58,778 Don't worry. 217 00:09:58,779 --> 00:10:00,300 Consort Xiao is alive and well. 218 00:10:00,659 --> 00:10:01,579 She has 219 00:10:01,580 --> 00:10:03,300 settled down in Qingyun Temple 220 00:10:03,379 --> 00:10:04,378 outside of Xichang. 221 00:10:04,379 --> 00:10:05,898 Now that the capital has been reclaimed, 222 00:10:05,899 --> 00:10:08,059 can we return to the city now? 223 00:10:13,860 --> 00:10:15,099 Your Highness. 224 00:10:15,779 --> 00:10:17,699 Consort Xiao sent us a letter 225 00:10:17,860 --> 00:10:20,059 to ask us to bear with it for a while longer. 226 00:10:21,100 --> 00:10:23,339 Sun Jing has taken over Tong Pass. 227 00:10:23,739 --> 00:10:25,020 We can trust 228 00:10:25,259 --> 00:10:27,140 Lord Qin in the capital. 229 00:10:27,539 --> 00:10:29,898 But Lord Xin and Lord Qi 230 00:10:29,899 --> 00:10:31,699 are driven by wild ambitions. 231 00:10:33,300 --> 00:10:34,699 Consort Xiao 232 00:10:34,820 --> 00:10:37,140 has asked us to be careful and stay hidden. 233 00:10:37,419 --> 00:10:39,059 I'm afraid that there are still many 234 00:10:39,460 --> 00:10:41,540 who want to hurt you. 235 00:10:42,300 --> 00:10:43,699 I understand. 236 00:10:46,139 --> 00:10:48,299 Lord Xin wants to lead the Zhenxi Army to Changzhou? 237 00:10:48,300 --> 00:10:49,459 Yes. 238 00:10:49,899 --> 00:10:51,059 During the court meeting today, 239 00:10:51,060 --> 00:10:51,898 my father asked me 240 00:10:51,899 --> 00:10:53,258 to lead our army to Changzhou 241 00:10:53,259 --> 00:10:55,258 to stop Sun Jing from summoning the troops he sent to Baiyue. 242 00:10:55,259 --> 00:10:57,099 And Lord Xin volunteered to lead the army himself. 243 00:10:57,100 --> 00:11:01,059 And some of the pedantic ministers said that since the founding of this country, 244 00:11:01,060 --> 00:11:03,440 the position of the commander-in-chief has always been held by the lords. 245 00:11:03,440 --> 00:11:04,339 So, they agreed 246 00:11:04,340 --> 00:11:06,658 that it was best to let Lord Xin lead the army. 247 00:11:06,659 --> 00:11:08,420 That's ridiculous. 248 00:11:09,580 --> 00:11:11,300 Have they forgotten how he lost Luoyang? 249 00:11:11,539 --> 00:11:13,059 If he leads the army, 250 00:11:13,259 --> 00:11:15,459 it's like sending the Zhenxi Army on a suicide mission. 251 00:11:16,180 --> 00:11:17,099 Not only that, 252 00:11:17,100 --> 00:11:18,819 he dragged Lord Qi into it with him. 253 00:11:18,820 --> 00:11:20,219 He said that Lord Qi could help him 254 00:11:20,220 --> 00:11:21,500 with his wisdom. 255 00:11:21,659 --> 00:11:22,579 In the end, 256 00:11:22,580 --> 00:11:24,500 they almost managed to convince His Majesty. 257 00:11:25,019 --> 00:11:26,300 Has His Majesty given his decree? 258 00:11:26,499 --> 00:11:27,699 He hasn't officially given his decree 259 00:11:27,700 --> 00:11:28,859 to the Palace Secretariat. 260 00:11:29,300 --> 00:11:30,538 But it's obvious 261 00:11:30,539 --> 00:11:32,018 where His Majesty stands. 262 00:11:32,019 --> 00:11:34,059 He's going to appoint Lord Qin as the commander-in-chief, 263 00:11:34,060 --> 00:11:35,378 Lord Qi as the great general 264 00:11:35,379 --> 00:11:36,378 and me as the vanguard. 265 00:11:36,379 --> 00:11:37,018 All three troops 266 00:11:37,019 --> 00:11:38,939 of the Zhenxi Army will head to Changzhou. 267 00:11:51,499 --> 00:11:54,660 Lord Xin is trying to kill two birds with one stone. 268 00:11:55,100 --> 00:11:57,420 He wants to stay in Changzhou to wait until his opponent is worn out. 269 00:11:58,419 --> 00:11:59,059 If he can destroy 270 00:11:59,060 --> 00:12:00,819 Sun Jing's troops that sent to Baiyue, 271 00:12:00,820 --> 00:12:02,300 he can earn himself a great merit. 272 00:12:02,499 --> 00:12:03,380 Secondly, 273 00:12:04,139 --> 00:12:06,579 he wants to take away the military power of the Zhenxi Army. 274 00:12:07,499 --> 00:12:09,300 That's what my father said too. 275 00:12:09,499 --> 00:12:10,618 My father also said 276 00:12:10,619 --> 00:12:12,498 that Lord Xin has been eyeing the title of Crown Prince 277 00:12:12,499 --> 00:12:13,819 for a while now. 278 00:12:13,820 --> 00:12:15,418 But he has yet to achieve anything. 279 00:12:15,419 --> 00:12:16,498 In terms of reputation, 280 00:12:16,499 --> 00:12:18,498 he's no match for you. 281 00:12:18,499 --> 00:12:20,459 That's why he can't wait 282 00:12:20,499 --> 00:12:23,339 to go to Changzhou to win this victory. 283 00:12:24,139 --> 00:12:26,179 The troops of Sun Jing sent to Baiyue 284 00:12:26,180 --> 00:12:28,339 is made up of veterans who have a lot of experience in battles. 285 00:12:28,820 --> 00:12:30,380 They may be tired, 286 00:12:30,659 --> 00:12:32,739 but it doesn't mean that they can be easily defeated. 287 00:12:32,860 --> 00:12:36,459 Lord Xin is flatulent and arrogant. He doesn't know how to lead an army. 288 00:12:36,460 --> 00:12:37,699 Lord Qi 289 00:12:38,779 --> 00:12:40,819 is a little bit smart but he's not courageous enough. 290 00:12:41,499 --> 00:12:43,180 Not only they can't win 291 00:12:43,539 --> 00:12:45,339 a battle together, 292 00:12:45,940 --> 00:12:47,418 their incompetence 293 00:12:47,419 --> 00:12:48,939 will only lead the army to death. 294 00:12:50,980 --> 00:12:51,898 Bite it. 295 00:12:51,899 --> 00:12:53,219 Come. Bite it. 296 00:12:53,220 --> 00:12:56,020 - Bit it. - Mine is going to lose. 297 00:12:56,619 --> 00:12:57,660 Your Majesty. 298 00:12:58,860 --> 00:13:00,099 What is it? 299 00:13:00,100 --> 00:13:00,819 Go away. 300 00:13:00,820 --> 00:13:01,780 Your Majesty. 301 00:13:02,379 --> 00:13:04,778 Lord Qin has written a letter to you. 302 00:13:04,779 --> 00:13:05,939 Please read it. 303 00:13:07,259 --> 00:13:09,658 I asked him to reflect on his wrongdoings, right? 304 00:13:09,659 --> 00:13:10,258 Does he know 305 00:13:10,259 --> 00:13:11,979 what he did wrong? 306 00:13:12,899 --> 00:13:14,339 Why is he writing a letter to me? 307 00:13:14,340 --> 00:13:15,378 I won't read it. 308 00:13:15,379 --> 00:13:16,378 Take it away. 309 00:13:16,379 --> 00:13:16,939 Father. 310 00:13:16,940 --> 00:13:18,418 Maybe you should read it. 311 00:13:18,419 --> 00:13:19,018 If Li Ni 312 00:13:19,019 --> 00:13:20,498 makes any outrageous requests, 313 00:13:20,499 --> 00:13:22,180 you can reject him. 314 00:13:35,846 --> 00:13:39,046 (A Letter to the Emperor) 315 00:13:40,499 --> 00:13:42,260 (I've been thinking about it day and night.) 316 00:13:42,460 --> 00:13:44,059 (And I haven't been able to sleep fitfully.) 317 00:13:44,619 --> 00:13:46,260 (I've gone against you) 318 00:13:46,300 --> 00:13:47,939 (for the title of my mother.) 319 00:13:49,460 --> 00:13:50,900 (She has passed away.) 320 00:13:51,499 --> 00:13:53,059 (And as her son,) 321 00:13:53,220 --> 00:13:54,819 (I respected and loved her while she was alive) 322 00:13:55,019 --> 00:13:56,739 (and I mourn her now that she has passed away.) 323 00:13:57,060 --> 00:13:58,939 (She'll forever live in my heart.) 324 00:13:59,700 --> 00:14:02,140 (The other ministers took pity on me) 325 00:14:02,659 --> 00:14:04,140 (and regarded my expostulation) 326 00:14:04,419 --> 00:14:05,939 (as an act of filial piety.) 327 00:14:07,139 --> 00:14:09,699 (However, the proper rite of etiquette) 328 00:14:10,499 --> 00:14:12,720 (is to confer the title of Lady of Bright Deportment to my mother.) 329 00:14:12,739 --> 00:14:14,859 (I dare not go against it.) 330 00:14:18,820 --> 00:14:20,660 (I'll respect the decision that you've made.) 331 00:14:29,239 --> 00:14:32,498 (I'll respect the decision that you've made.) 332 00:14:32,499 --> 00:14:34,020 I already wrote a letter to His Majesty 333 00:14:34,060 --> 00:14:36,140 to confer the title of Lady of Bright Deportment to my mother 334 00:14:36,300 --> 00:14:37,699 to quell the ongoing discussion. 335 00:14:38,139 --> 00:14:39,939 I'm sure His Majesty will pass down his decree 336 00:14:40,100 --> 00:14:41,699 within the next few years. 337 00:14:42,899 --> 00:14:43,699 Your Highness. 338 00:14:43,700 --> 00:14:45,219 When you go back, 339 00:14:45,220 --> 00:14:46,660 please ask 340 00:14:47,460 --> 00:14:48,579 Prime Minister Gu 341 00:14:48,619 --> 00:14:50,939 to send the Ministry of Rites to the imperial mausoleum 342 00:14:50,940 --> 00:14:52,859 to handle the memorial ceremony of the late empress. 343 00:14:53,139 --> 00:14:54,660 Are you... 344 00:14:56,580 --> 00:14:58,258 Only the child of the empress 345 00:14:58,259 --> 00:14:59,979 can lead this ceremony. 346 00:14:59,980 --> 00:15:02,658 I'm sure Lord Xin will not want to miss this chance to lead the ceremony 347 00:15:02,659 --> 00:15:04,339 as the son of the empress. 348 00:15:04,700 --> 00:15:05,939 To be honest, 349 00:15:06,180 --> 00:15:07,658 I don't want to let Lord Xin and Lord Qi 350 00:15:07,659 --> 00:15:09,180 lead the army to Changzhou. 351 00:15:09,899 --> 00:15:10,859 I got it. 352 00:15:11,220 --> 00:15:12,778 I will relay your message 353 00:15:12,779 --> 00:15:14,140 to my father. 354 00:15:25,539 --> 00:15:26,579 Father. 355 00:15:26,700 --> 00:15:28,738 What did Li Ni write 356 00:15:28,739 --> 00:15:30,459 in his letter? 357 00:15:30,580 --> 00:15:33,699 He wrote that he didn't want to make things difficult for me. 358 00:15:33,700 --> 00:15:34,579 So, he requested 359 00:15:34,580 --> 00:15:38,099 to confer the title of Lady of Bright Deportment to his mother. 360 00:15:38,820 --> 00:15:41,339 At first, he rather gave up his title as Lord Qin 361 00:15:41,340 --> 00:15:43,219 because of the title of his mother. 362 00:15:43,220 --> 00:15:45,459 And he embarrassed you during the court meeting. 363 00:15:45,460 --> 00:15:47,179 Why would he suddenly 364 00:15:47,180 --> 00:15:48,699 write a letter of apology to you? 365 00:15:49,700 --> 00:15:51,500 That's why 366 00:15:51,980 --> 00:15:54,780 it's necessary to set an example out of him to warn the others. 367 00:15:54,940 --> 00:15:55,979 Look. 368 00:15:56,019 --> 00:15:58,179 He has realised his mistakes after asking him 369 00:15:58,180 --> 00:15:59,900 to reflect on his wrongdoings. 370 00:16:01,460 --> 00:16:02,738 Li Ni may sound remorseful 371 00:16:02,739 --> 00:16:04,498 in his letter. 372 00:16:04,499 --> 00:16:05,739 But maybe 373 00:16:05,940 --> 00:16:08,180 he still holds a grudge against you. 374 00:16:09,139 --> 00:16:11,498 Since he has already admitted his mistakes, 375 00:16:11,499 --> 00:16:13,898 I think I should confer the title of Worthy Consort 376 00:16:13,899 --> 00:16:15,219 to his mother. 377 00:16:15,779 --> 00:16:17,099 After all, you and Lai's mother 378 00:16:17,100 --> 00:16:18,898 has the title of Empress. 379 00:16:18,899 --> 00:16:21,699 Those ministers were right too. 380 00:16:21,700 --> 00:16:23,819 I have only three sons. 381 00:16:23,820 --> 00:16:25,138 But only his mother 382 00:16:25,139 --> 00:16:27,819 is conferred the title of Lady of Bright Deportment. 383 00:16:29,060 --> 00:16:31,660 That's indeed inappropriate. 384 00:16:32,659 --> 00:16:34,738 He wrote this letter of apology to you 385 00:16:34,739 --> 00:16:35,658 at this time 386 00:16:35,659 --> 00:16:37,459 just because he wants 387 00:16:37,460 --> 00:16:39,380 to lead the army to Changzhou. 388 00:16:39,539 --> 00:16:40,778 If you let him lead the army 389 00:16:40,779 --> 00:16:42,418 as soon as he admits his mistakes, 390 00:16:42,419 --> 00:16:44,898 he'll become even more overbearing. 391 00:16:44,899 --> 00:16:46,618 If you do that, 392 00:16:46,619 --> 00:16:49,819 he will neither fear nor respect you in the future. 393 00:16:49,820 --> 00:16:51,138 Don't worry. 394 00:16:51,139 --> 00:16:53,780 Since asking him to reflect on his mistakes is effective, 395 00:16:54,019 --> 00:16:54,979 I'll let him 396 00:16:54,980 --> 00:16:58,059 do that for a while longer. 397 00:17:00,739 --> 00:17:01,780 Lieutenant He. 398 00:17:02,019 --> 00:17:03,378 Lord Qin has been grounded 399 00:17:03,379 --> 00:17:04,459 for so long. 400 00:17:04,659 --> 00:17:05,099 Why are you 401 00:17:05,100 --> 00:17:06,620 only visiting him now? 402 00:17:07,699 --> 00:17:09,259 He wrote a letter to His Majesty 403 00:17:09,260 --> 00:17:11,458 to confer the title of Lady of Bright Deportment to his mother. 404 00:17:11,459 --> 00:17:13,779 But after the Ministry of Rites received the decree from His Majesty, 405 00:17:13,820 --> 00:17:17,180 in the end, her mother is conferred the title of Worthy Consort. 406 00:17:17,820 --> 00:17:19,779 It is now a foregone conclusion. 407 00:17:21,939 --> 00:17:23,539 Lord Qin has already given in. 408 00:17:23,540 --> 00:17:24,938 Isn't that the end 409 00:17:24,939 --> 00:17:26,539 of this matter? 410 00:17:28,419 --> 00:17:30,380 It can settle a dispute. 411 00:17:31,060 --> 00:17:34,140 But once heart is hurt, 412 00:17:35,179 --> 00:17:37,060 it can't be healed that easily. 413 00:17:42,060 --> 00:17:43,539 I have to pay him a visit. 414 00:17:43,606 --> 00:17:45,762 (Lord Qin's Residence) 415 00:17:48,899 --> 00:17:49,739 Lieutenant He. 416 00:17:49,740 --> 00:17:51,499 It's not easy for us to sneak in. 417 00:17:51,500 --> 00:17:53,138 But Lord Qin's Residence is huge. 418 00:17:53,139 --> 00:17:54,820 Where will he be? 419 00:17:55,979 --> 00:17:57,299 You have the whistle, right? 420 00:17:57,300 --> 00:17:58,779 Hurry up and ask Ear to lead us the way. 421 00:17:59,300 --> 00:18:00,180 You are right. 422 00:18:15,300 --> 00:18:16,859 Taozi, Lieutenant He. 423 00:18:16,860 --> 00:18:17,900 Why are you here? 424 00:18:17,979 --> 00:18:18,859 Take her 425 00:18:18,860 --> 00:18:19,898 to Lord Qin at once. 426 00:18:19,899 --> 00:18:21,140 Okay. Come with me. 427 00:18:21,459 --> 00:18:22,060 Let's go. 428 00:18:28,340 --> 00:18:29,499 Bring me more liquor. 429 00:18:30,379 --> 00:18:31,860 Bring me more liquor! 430 00:18:33,540 --> 00:18:34,739 Just put it down. 431 00:18:34,740 --> 00:18:35,779 You don't have to serve me. 432 00:18:35,780 --> 00:18:38,219 Are you sure you don't want me to pour you the liquor? 433 00:18:45,459 --> 00:18:47,860 It's saddening to drink by yourself. 434 00:18:48,020 --> 00:18:49,219 I'll drink with you. 435 00:18:56,820 --> 00:18:58,060 Why are you here? 436 00:18:58,860 --> 00:19:00,978 I'm here to see if you are enjoying 437 00:19:00,979 --> 00:19:02,978 an extravagant life full of liquor 438 00:19:02,979 --> 00:19:04,739 and beautiful ladies in your residence. 439 00:19:07,260 --> 00:19:09,259 I'm not living an extravagant life. 440 00:19:10,139 --> 00:19:11,380 But right now, I have 441 00:19:12,260 --> 00:19:13,939 a beautiful lady by my side. 442 00:19:20,260 --> 00:19:21,499 Shiqi. 443 00:19:23,300 --> 00:19:24,779 Are you okay? 444 00:19:28,340 --> 00:19:29,340 Not really. 445 00:19:41,060 --> 00:19:42,340 My mother 446 00:19:42,540 --> 00:19:44,459 died while giving birth to me. 447 00:19:46,820 --> 00:19:48,100 Ever since 448 00:19:48,300 --> 00:19:50,180 I came to this world, 449 00:19:50,899 --> 00:19:51,978 I've never had the chance 450 00:19:51,979 --> 00:19:53,140 to be filial to her. 451 00:19:54,419 --> 00:19:55,939 She came from a humble origin. 452 00:19:56,179 --> 00:19:58,259 She was just like a weed 453 00:19:59,100 --> 00:20:00,860 in Lord Liang's Residence before this. 454 00:20:02,379 --> 00:20:04,140 No one cared about her 455 00:20:04,379 --> 00:20:05,820 and no one noticed her. 456 00:20:06,659 --> 00:20:08,259 Even many years after her death, 457 00:20:09,979 --> 00:20:11,739 she didn't even have a title. 458 00:20:13,780 --> 00:20:16,380 On that court that day, 459 00:20:16,939 --> 00:20:19,418 I wanted to fight for her to give her a proper title even if it meant 460 00:20:19,419 --> 00:20:21,059 I would lose my title as Lord Qin. 461 00:20:21,060 --> 00:20:22,100 Even if... 462 00:20:23,459 --> 00:20:25,580 Even if it was just an empty title. 463 00:20:31,860 --> 00:20:34,019 But they refused to even give her 464 00:20:35,659 --> 00:20:37,499 an empty title. 465 00:20:39,060 --> 00:20:40,539 My father 466 00:20:41,780 --> 00:20:43,620 refused to give her anything. 467 00:20:46,979 --> 00:20:47,898 In the past, I knew 468 00:20:47,899 --> 00:20:49,539 that my father didn't like me. 469 00:20:50,060 --> 00:20:52,779 He blamed me for my mother's death. 470 00:20:54,500 --> 00:20:55,819 I thought 471 00:20:55,820 --> 00:20:57,898 that he actually cared a little bit 472 00:20:57,899 --> 00:20:59,340 about my mother. 473 00:21:00,139 --> 00:21:02,019 But now, I realised 474 00:21:03,979 --> 00:21:05,299 that he doesn't 475 00:21:05,300 --> 00:21:06,620 care at all 476 00:21:08,179 --> 00:21:09,699 about my mother's death. 477 00:21:11,619 --> 00:21:13,539 He despises her humble origin. 478 00:21:13,619 --> 00:21:15,299 She's no one to him. 479 00:21:15,699 --> 00:21:16,979 Tell me. 480 00:21:17,340 --> 00:21:19,779 Wasn't it pointless for my mother to die 481 00:21:20,619 --> 00:21:22,499 giving birth to me? 482 00:21:29,459 --> 00:21:31,539 She had suffered a lot 483 00:21:31,780 --> 00:21:33,580 for me too. 484 00:21:34,659 --> 00:21:36,099 According to the others, 485 00:21:36,100 --> 00:21:38,060 she had taken so much medicine 486 00:21:38,340 --> 00:21:40,459 that the residue could be piled up as high as a small hill. 487 00:21:41,860 --> 00:21:43,979 But when my mother was still alive, 488 00:21:44,219 --> 00:21:45,820 she always told me 489 00:21:46,179 --> 00:21:47,299 that the best thing 490 00:21:47,300 --> 00:21:48,939 that she had done in this life 491 00:21:49,979 --> 00:21:51,779 was giving birth to me. 492 00:21:54,129 --> 00:21:55,088 Shiqi. 493 00:21:56,179 --> 00:21:58,499 The saying about giving birth to an evil child during an evil month 494 00:21:59,300 --> 00:22:00,339 is utter nonsense 495 00:22:00,340 --> 00:22:02,219 said by foolish people. 496 00:22:02,939 --> 00:22:04,059 Your mother 497 00:22:04,060 --> 00:22:05,939 had done so much to give life to you. 498 00:22:06,699 --> 00:22:07,698 She wouldn't want 499 00:22:07,699 --> 00:22:09,820 to see you blaming yourself like this. 500 00:22:10,540 --> 00:22:11,739 She would want you 501 00:22:11,740 --> 00:22:14,100 to live a free and easy life. 502 00:22:18,820 --> 00:22:20,499 Free and easy. 503 00:22:26,100 --> 00:22:28,580 Free and easy. 504 00:22:30,899 --> 00:22:33,259 There's no such thing as a free and easy life. 505 00:22:35,260 --> 00:22:36,340 At first, I thought 506 00:22:37,340 --> 00:22:39,259 that after reclaiming Xichang, 507 00:22:39,659 --> 00:22:41,660 I could retire from this political war. 508 00:22:43,619 --> 00:22:45,180 But now, 509 00:22:46,619 --> 00:22:48,380 people are plotting 510 00:22:50,139 --> 00:22:51,580 and conspiring 511 00:22:53,459 --> 00:22:55,060 against each other in Xichang, 512 00:22:57,780 --> 00:22:59,499 in this palace 513 00:23:00,820 --> 00:23:03,459 and even in Lord Qin's Residence. 514 00:23:04,780 --> 00:23:05,620 What about me? 515 00:23:07,899 --> 00:23:10,100 I can't even achieve something so minor. 516 00:23:16,060 --> 00:23:18,100 I can't even 517 00:23:19,699 --> 00:23:21,420 get a proper title 518 00:23:23,100 --> 00:23:24,380 for my mother. 519 00:23:28,979 --> 00:23:29,978 I don't know 520 00:23:29,979 --> 00:23:31,380 what else I can do. 521 00:23:34,699 --> 00:23:35,939 I feel 522 00:23:38,300 --> 00:23:39,580 so useless. 523 00:23:42,580 --> 00:23:44,259 I feel like such a loser. 524 00:23:56,300 --> 00:23:57,779 Actually, I'm really upset. 525 00:23:59,580 --> 00:24:02,140 I feel so depressed about this. 526 00:24:03,820 --> 00:24:04,620 I know. 527 00:24:05,020 --> 00:24:06,060 Shiqi. 528 00:24:18,300 --> 00:24:19,539 Actually, 529 00:24:21,580 --> 00:24:23,699 I'm really envious of Great General Cui. 530 00:24:26,219 --> 00:24:27,340 Why? 531 00:24:28,020 --> 00:24:30,340 Because he can always be with you. 532 00:24:36,260 --> 00:24:38,499 I'm here now, right? 533 00:24:41,379 --> 00:24:43,539 But you are going to leave later. 534 00:24:47,219 --> 00:24:48,420 Okay. 535 00:24:49,179 --> 00:24:50,660 I promise you 536 00:24:52,300 --> 00:24:53,820 that I won't leave later. 537 00:24:55,260 --> 00:24:56,699 I won't leave tonight. 538 00:25:01,979 --> 00:25:03,019 Really? 539 00:25:06,139 --> 00:25:06,900 Yes. 540 00:25:27,380 --> 00:25:28,341 Taozi! 541 00:25:31,180 --> 00:25:32,659 You haven't seen me for so long, 542 00:25:32,660 --> 00:25:34,219 why did you run off 543 00:25:34,220 --> 00:25:36,020 earlier? 544 00:25:37,341 --> 00:25:38,460 Because I... 545 00:25:39,101 --> 00:25:40,700 Because I went to get you this. 546 00:25:41,380 --> 00:25:42,581 What's this? 547 00:25:43,101 --> 00:25:44,659 (Astragalus, angelica) These are the herbs I gathered for you. 548 00:25:44,660 --> 00:25:45,459 Look. 549 00:25:45,460 --> 00:25:46,821 This is astragalus, 550 00:25:46,980 --> 00:25:48,181 and then there's angelica, 551 00:25:48,821 --> 00:25:49,901 this is Chinese peony, 552 00:25:50,061 --> 00:25:51,061 and these. 553 00:25:51,101 --> 00:25:52,139 Some of these herbs 554 00:25:52,140 --> 00:25:53,580 I bought at the medicine shop, 555 00:25:53,581 --> 00:25:54,379 and some I dried myself 556 00:25:54,380 --> 00:25:55,580 after picking them 557 00:25:55,581 --> 00:25:56,740 on the mountain. 558 00:25:58,140 --> 00:25:59,581 In fact, 559 00:26:00,420 --> 00:26:02,020 every time I think of you, 560 00:26:02,101 --> 00:26:03,861 I go to pick herbs. 561 00:26:06,900 --> 00:26:09,500 Every time you miss me? 562 00:26:10,220 --> 00:26:11,780 Let's see, 563 00:26:12,220 --> 00:26:14,341 you've thought about me 564 00:26:14,380 --> 00:26:17,740 one, two, four, six... 565 00:26:18,341 --> 00:26:21,381 You've thought about me more than 30 times. 566 00:26:26,021 --> 00:26:27,141 Well, 567 00:26:27,501 --> 00:26:29,700 next time, if you miss me, 568 00:26:29,900 --> 00:26:31,500 you can come see me. 569 00:26:31,741 --> 00:26:33,300 You can also write me a letter 570 00:26:33,420 --> 00:26:35,260 like Lord Qin 571 00:26:35,301 --> 00:26:36,740 and Lieutenant He do. 572 00:26:37,261 --> 00:26:38,300 Really? 573 00:26:38,940 --> 00:26:40,300 Of course. 574 00:26:42,741 --> 00:26:44,101 So, Taozi, 575 00:26:44,821 --> 00:26:47,061 have you missed me 576 00:26:47,180 --> 00:26:48,700 all this while? 577 00:26:52,700 --> 00:26:54,540 Guess. 578 00:26:56,501 --> 00:26:59,580 I bet you have. 579 00:26:59,581 --> 00:27:01,460 What makes you so sure? 580 00:27:02,061 --> 00:27:03,300 Because if you didn't miss me, 581 00:27:03,301 --> 00:27:04,899 you wouldn't have asked me 582 00:27:04,900 --> 00:27:06,740 to come see you, 583 00:27:06,741 --> 00:27:08,979 and you wouldn't have asked me to write you letters 584 00:27:08,980 --> 00:27:10,460 like Mister Shiqi. 585 00:27:15,261 --> 00:27:16,139 Right? 586 00:27:16,140 --> 00:27:17,381 I knew it. 587 00:27:18,420 --> 00:27:19,700 I guess you could say so. 588 00:27:48,299 --> 00:27:50,252 ♪A fated relationship♪ 589 00:27:51,307 --> 00:27:54,158 ♪Yet, playing roles that shouldn't be♪ 590 00:27:54,814 --> 00:27:56,549 ♪Endless patience♪ 591 00:27:56,846 --> 00:27:59,780 ♪Desiring to escape this conflict♪ 592 00:27:59,781 --> 00:28:00,861 Shiqi. 593 00:28:02,301 --> 00:28:03,421 It's late. 594 00:28:04,101 --> 00:28:05,341 I should leave. 595 00:28:05,455 --> 00:28:07,820 ♪Cut off resentment and hatred♪ 596 00:28:07,821 --> 00:28:08,586 Don't go. 597 00:28:08,587 --> 00:28:10,439 ♪This colorful array across the sky♪ 598 00:28:10,604 --> 00:28:13,540 ♪Belongs only to you and me♪ 599 00:28:13,541 --> 00:28:14,740 Shiqi? 600 00:28:17,821 --> 00:28:20,141 Another city, 601 00:28:20,261 --> 00:28:21,980 and I'll let you go. 602 00:28:23,101 --> 00:28:24,740 If Your Highness wishes, 603 00:28:24,741 --> 00:28:26,060 the entire world 604 00:28:26,061 --> 00:28:28,141 will be yours. 605 00:28:28,380 --> 00:28:30,341 Why bother exchanging me for it? 606 00:28:31,940 --> 00:28:33,661 I don't want the world. 607 00:28:35,261 --> 00:28:36,661 I only want you. 608 00:28:37,341 --> 00:28:38,980 You may not want the world, 609 00:28:40,140 --> 00:28:42,181 but those who desire it 610 00:28:42,821 --> 00:28:44,581 won't let you go easily. 611 00:28:48,021 --> 00:28:50,780 Then let them have the world. 612 00:28:52,061 --> 00:28:53,500 You're the only one 613 00:28:56,341 --> 00:28:58,341 I want. 614 00:29:00,002 --> 00:29:05,345 ♪I'm willing to abandon this world for you♪ 615 00:29:05,882 --> 00:29:10,447 ♪No regrets in this lifetime♪ 616 00:29:15,541 --> 00:29:17,783 ♪No matter how far the distance is♪ 617 00:29:18,728 --> 00:29:21,533 ♪I hear your echoes♪ 618 00:29:22,227 --> 00:29:24,200 ♪The moment when our shoulders brush against each other♪ 619 00:29:24,200 --> 00:29:26,338 ♪It was as if a meteor was stopped mid-air♪ 620 00:29:29,107 --> 00:29:31,971 ♪A familiar back♪ 621 00:29:32,401 --> 00:29:35,268 ♪Bringing back the memories of our love♪ 622 00:29:36,057 --> 00:29:37,361 ♪How can I forget?♪ 623 00:29:37,659 --> 00:29:40,315 ♪You're in every scene♪ 624 00:29:41,159 --> 00:29:46,986 ♪You're the dawn of anticipation, hearts aglow♪ 625 00:29:47,667 --> 00:29:53,790 ♪You're the final answer, no regrets, no woes♪ 626 00:29:55,698 --> 00:30:01,057 ♪My unspoken words are depicted in scrolls♪ 627 00:30:01,659 --> 00:30:04,503 ♪One after another♪ 628 00:30:09,012 --> 00:30:15,116 ♪You're the sole vow, hearts secretly know♪ 629 00:30:15,848 --> 00:30:22,754 ♪You're the enduring longing, forever the same♪ 630 00:30:23,770 --> 00:30:29,395 ♪I'm willing to abandon this world for you♪ 631 00:30:29,903 --> 00:30:31,934 ♪No regrets in this lifetime♪ 632 00:30:32,019 --> 00:30:33,418 (Lord Qin's Residence) 633 00:30:37,309 --> 00:30:43,129 ♪Never apart no matter what♪ 634 00:30:45,420 --> 00:30:51,488 ♪May Heaven and Earth bear witness to our love♪ 635 00:31:03,341 --> 00:31:04,500 Mister Shiqi. 636 00:31:05,420 --> 00:31:06,139 Mister Shiqi. 637 00:31:06,140 --> 00:31:07,421 You're finally awake. 638 00:31:07,980 --> 00:31:09,460 What time is it? 639 00:31:10,021 --> 00:31:11,700 It's past noon. 640 00:31:14,220 --> 00:31:15,141 I remember... 641 00:31:18,180 --> 00:31:20,500 I remember I was drinking in the pavilion last night, 642 00:31:21,660 --> 00:31:23,300 and I got drunk. 643 00:31:26,301 --> 00:31:27,861 And I had a beautiful dream. 644 00:31:28,420 --> 00:31:29,940 What kind of dream? 645 00:31:32,220 --> 00:31:33,181 A very, 646 00:31:35,460 --> 00:31:37,300 very happy dream. 647 00:31:38,620 --> 00:31:40,101 It felt so real. 648 00:31:42,581 --> 00:31:44,780 You must have dreamt of Lieutenant He. 649 00:31:46,861 --> 00:31:48,740 But there's no way she was here. 650 00:31:49,180 --> 00:31:50,580 I think you've caught 651 00:31:50,581 --> 00:31:52,700 a serious case 652 00:31:52,900 --> 00:31:54,341 of lovesickness. 653 00:31:54,380 --> 00:31:55,540 You were drinking 654 00:31:55,581 --> 00:31:57,780 by yourself last night. 655 00:31:57,781 --> 00:31:58,740 I wanted to drink with you, 656 00:31:58,741 --> 00:32:00,381 but you threw me out. 657 00:32:03,940 --> 00:32:04,700 Right. 658 00:32:14,460 --> 00:32:16,181 Lieutenant He, have some. 659 00:32:16,541 --> 00:32:17,419 You eat it. 660 00:32:17,420 --> 00:32:18,621 I don't have an appetite. 661 00:32:20,101 --> 00:32:21,421 Well, that's understandable. 662 00:32:21,821 --> 00:32:23,500 You were up all night. 663 00:32:24,660 --> 00:32:25,780 Shall we find an inn 664 00:32:25,781 --> 00:32:26,699 in the town ahead 665 00:32:26,700 --> 00:32:27,699 and rest for half a day 666 00:32:27,700 --> 00:32:29,421 before continuing our journey? 667 00:32:29,861 --> 00:32:30,780 No need. 668 00:32:30,821 --> 00:32:31,820 I took a nap 669 00:32:31,821 --> 00:32:33,020 last night. 670 00:32:35,861 --> 00:32:37,061 You've traveled 671 00:32:37,420 --> 00:32:38,820 a long way, 672 00:32:38,821 --> 00:32:39,939 travelling day and night, 673 00:32:39,940 --> 00:32:41,300 just to see Lord Qin, 674 00:32:41,341 --> 00:32:42,980 why didn't you stay longer? 675 00:32:43,341 --> 00:32:44,419 Is it enough 676 00:32:44,420 --> 00:32:45,260 just to talk to him 677 00:32:45,261 --> 00:32:46,101 for a little bit? 678 00:32:49,101 --> 00:32:50,740 As long as I see him, 679 00:32:51,021 --> 00:32:52,141 I'm at ease. 680 00:32:53,021 --> 00:32:54,581 If someone else finds out, 681 00:32:54,861 --> 00:32:56,621 there'll be a lot of complications. 682 00:32:58,220 --> 00:32:59,700 I only wonder 683 00:33:00,420 --> 00:33:01,861 how long it will take for him 684 00:33:02,420 --> 00:33:03,700 to get over 685 00:33:05,140 --> 00:33:07,101 his grief and guilt? 686 00:33:08,301 --> 00:33:10,141 Either way, I still think 687 00:33:10,180 --> 00:33:11,780 two lovers should always be 688 00:33:11,781 --> 00:33:13,861 together forever. 689 00:33:14,460 --> 00:33:16,181 Just talking for a while 690 00:33:16,261 --> 00:33:17,500 is hardly enough. 691 00:33:18,980 --> 00:33:20,459 I think someone 692 00:33:20,460 --> 00:33:22,260 just wants to be with her Ear 693 00:33:22,261 --> 00:33:24,581 for a long, long time. 694 00:33:25,620 --> 00:33:26,661 Lieutenant He! 695 00:33:28,541 --> 00:33:30,061 You don't say. 696 00:33:30,220 --> 00:33:31,940 I've only been away from him for a while 697 00:33:32,180 --> 00:33:33,661 and I miss him already. 698 00:33:35,700 --> 00:33:36,421 What about you? 699 00:33:36,741 --> 00:33:38,460 Do you miss Lord Qin? 700 00:33:42,261 --> 00:33:43,300 Indeed, 701 00:33:44,220 --> 00:33:45,621 not seeing each other for a day 702 00:33:47,021 --> 00:33:48,500 feels like months already. 703 00:33:49,900 --> 00:33:50,780 That's right. 704 00:34:01,660 --> 00:34:02,581 (Shiqi.) 705 00:34:08,181 --> 00:34:09,780 (Shiqi.) 706 00:34:17,260 --> 00:34:19,207 (Wolong) 707 00:34:19,380 --> 00:34:20,541 Where have you been? 708 00:34:21,380 --> 00:34:22,660 Taozi was here yesterday. 709 00:34:22,661 --> 00:34:24,939 She said she wanted dried fruits, so I bought some this morning. 710 00:34:24,939 --> 00:34:26,810 I was just about to find someone to deliver them to her. 711 00:34:27,701 --> 00:34:29,300 Taozi came yesterday? 712 00:34:29,301 --> 00:34:29,899 Yes. 713 00:34:29,900 --> 00:34:31,420 She came with Lieutenant He. 714 00:34:32,301 --> 00:34:32,740 I wonder 715 00:34:32,741 --> 00:34:33,981 where she is now 716 00:34:34,181 --> 00:34:35,501 and if she stopped for a meal. 717 00:34:36,160 --> 00:34:41,735 ♪Between the moonlight, your vows♪ 718 00:34:42,215 --> 00:34:43,769 ♪Fall in my heart♪ 719 00:34:46,741 --> 00:34:48,061 When did they leave? 720 00:34:48,301 --> 00:34:49,459 They left before dawn. 721 00:34:49,460 --> 00:34:52,000 Lieutenant He said it wouldn't be good if the imperial guardians saw them, 722 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,840 so they climbed over the wall and left before sunrise. 723 00:34:56,141 --> 00:34:57,181 I need to see her. 724 00:34:58,741 --> 00:35:00,220 I have so much to say to her. 725 00:35:01,460 --> 00:35:02,059 Mister Shiqi! 726 00:35:02,060 --> 00:35:03,740 But His Majesty ordered you to reflect in seclusion. 727 00:35:03,741 --> 00:35:04,780 Isn't this defying his decree? 728 00:35:04,781 --> 00:35:05,499 So what if I am? 729 00:35:05,500 --> 00:35:07,340 Even if the heavens themselves come, I must see her! 730 00:35:09,051 --> 00:35:15,535 ♪You lead me to break through this night♪ 731 00:35:15,615 --> 00:35:18,855 ♪Carrying the shattered world♪ 732 00:35:18,935 --> 00:35:21,895 ♪You give me a firm belief♪ 733 00:35:22,255 --> 00:35:28,023 ♪In adversity, the only light is love that never dies♪ 734 00:35:29,055 --> 00:35:32,284 ♪Every separation I've endured♪ 735 00:35:32,472 --> 00:35:35,815 ♪Every second searching for you in the night♪ 736 00:35:37,981 --> 00:35:39,300 (Tea) 737 00:35:39,301 --> 00:35:40,021 Welcome. 738 00:35:40,100 --> 00:35:41,101 Please have a seat. 739 00:35:41,500 --> 00:35:42,220 Would you like 740 00:35:42,221 --> 00:35:43,860 to try our new tea? 741 00:35:43,900 --> 00:35:44,900 It's refreshing and cooling. 742 00:35:45,020 --> 00:35:46,780 We'll have that and some food too. 743 00:35:46,940 --> 00:35:47,541 All right. 744 00:35:50,621 --> 00:35:51,420 Lieutenant He. 745 00:35:51,460 --> 00:35:52,539 We should reach Luoyang 746 00:35:52,540 --> 00:35:53,941 before it turns dark. 747 00:35:58,020 --> 00:35:59,939 This is an interesting place. 748 00:35:59,940 --> 00:36:01,420 You give flowers with tea? 749 00:36:02,301 --> 00:36:03,380 Enjoy. 750 00:36:06,540 --> 00:36:07,780 Lieutenant He, try it. 751 00:36:10,380 --> 00:36:11,420 Smells great. 752 00:36:15,020 --> 00:36:16,541 Why did you pour another cup of tea? 753 00:36:18,141 --> 00:36:19,340 Are you still not coming out? 754 00:36:24,221 --> 00:36:25,541 I'll make myself scarce. 755 00:36:29,661 --> 00:36:30,740 What are you doing here? 756 00:36:31,261 --> 00:36:32,740 I came to see you. 757 00:36:34,020 --> 00:36:36,420 Didn't you see enough last night? 758 00:36:38,701 --> 00:36:39,660 I was too drunk 759 00:36:39,661 --> 00:36:41,380 to see clearly last night. 760 00:36:41,821 --> 00:36:42,740 You've had a long trip. 761 00:36:42,940 --> 00:36:44,181 You came all this way to see me. 762 00:36:44,341 --> 00:36:45,621 I appreciate it. 763 00:36:46,821 --> 00:36:48,059 I'm happy to do it. 764 00:36:48,060 --> 00:36:49,220 I don't find it an arduous task. 765 00:36:49,580 --> 00:36:50,661 I'll be going to you 766 00:36:50,821 --> 00:36:52,141 soon as well. 767 00:36:53,500 --> 00:36:55,061 Aren't you worried 768 00:36:55,100 --> 00:36:56,340 that your words will be misunderstood? 769 00:36:56,460 --> 00:36:58,459 I thought you'd come with soldiers 770 00:36:58,460 --> 00:36:59,740 to reclaim Luoyang. 771 00:37:00,460 --> 00:37:02,019 My father has always wanted 772 00:37:02,020 --> 00:37:03,099 to battle Lord Qin 773 00:37:03,100 --> 00:37:04,820 on the battlefield. 774 00:37:04,861 --> 00:37:05,620 Are you giving him 775 00:37:05,621 --> 00:37:06,780 the opportunity? 776 00:37:07,940 --> 00:37:09,499 If he sends you as the vanguard, 777 00:37:09,500 --> 00:37:10,820 then I'll most probably lose. 778 00:37:10,980 --> 00:37:12,820 It might be a bit embarrassing 779 00:37:13,380 --> 00:37:14,820 to be captured. 780 00:37:14,821 --> 00:37:16,021 You must show me mercy. 781 00:37:17,221 --> 00:37:18,700 Rest assured, Your Highness. 782 00:37:18,741 --> 00:37:20,059 If you're truly in danger, 783 00:37:20,060 --> 00:37:21,740 I will come to your aid. 784 00:37:22,380 --> 00:37:23,021 Good. 785 00:37:23,940 --> 00:37:26,260 I am grateful for your promise. 786 00:37:26,460 --> 00:37:27,939 However, Lord Qin is truly 787 00:37:27,940 --> 00:37:29,541 too valiant. 788 00:37:29,621 --> 00:37:30,379 Please don't give me 789 00:37:30,380 --> 00:37:31,380 such an opportunity. 790 00:37:31,940 --> 00:37:33,260 I'll take your auspicious words. 791 00:37:33,980 --> 00:37:34,499 Then 792 00:37:34,500 --> 00:37:36,059 you'll always owe me a favour, 793 00:37:36,060 --> 00:37:37,581 and you won't be able to repay it. 794 00:37:45,301 --> 00:37:48,300 Li Ni is using a retreat as a form of advancement. 795 00:37:48,460 --> 00:37:50,860 He hypocritically submitted a letter to Father, 796 00:37:50,861 --> 00:37:52,379 expressing his wish to have his birth mother 797 00:37:52,380 --> 00:37:53,621 titled as Lady of Bright Deportment. 798 00:37:53,661 --> 00:37:54,939 However, Father, being benevolent, 799 00:37:54,940 --> 00:37:57,181 bestowed the title of Worthy Consort upon his mother. 800 00:37:57,741 --> 00:38:00,140 Li Ni isn't reflecting in seclusion. 801 00:38:00,141 --> 00:38:01,539 He's constantly scheming on how 802 00:38:01,540 --> 00:38:04,501 to regain control of the Zhenxi Army! 803 00:38:04,781 --> 00:38:05,621 Jun, 804 00:38:05,781 --> 00:38:07,300 Father asked you to stay 805 00:38:07,500 --> 00:38:09,099 and oversee the Mother's ceremony, 806 00:38:09,100 --> 00:38:10,499 so he could only appoint you 807 00:38:10,500 --> 00:38:12,419 as the commander-in-chief. 808 00:38:12,420 --> 00:38:13,459 He let General Pei Yuan 809 00:38:13,460 --> 00:38:15,220 lead the troops to Changzhou alone. 810 00:38:15,261 --> 00:38:16,939 We need to be careful 811 00:38:16,940 --> 00:38:19,101 of Li Ni's influence in Changzhou, 812 00:38:19,141 --> 00:38:20,420 or even 813 00:38:20,701 --> 00:38:22,740 taking over the Zhenxi Army. 814 00:38:24,500 --> 00:38:25,860 Worry not. 815 00:38:26,621 --> 00:38:28,539 As the commander-in-chief, 816 00:38:28,540 --> 00:38:30,340 I won't let them have that chance. 817 00:38:30,741 --> 00:38:33,621 On this mission to Changzhou, I only said that the situation was critical. 818 00:38:33,701 --> 00:38:35,059 I've instructed Pei Yuan 819 00:38:35,060 --> 00:38:36,579 to lead 30% of the forces 820 00:38:36,580 --> 00:38:37,820 and food supplies ahead. 821 00:38:37,821 --> 00:38:39,019 He must think 822 00:38:39,020 --> 00:38:41,340 that there are larger reinforcements coming. 823 00:38:42,861 --> 00:38:44,340 He wishes. 824 00:38:45,060 --> 00:38:46,660 Pei Yuan only follow Li Ni's orders, 825 00:38:46,661 --> 00:38:48,300 doesn't he? 826 00:38:48,741 --> 00:38:50,661 If this battle ends in a major defeat, 827 00:38:51,380 --> 00:38:52,941 I'll see if Li Ni 828 00:38:53,580 --> 00:38:56,461 can still protect him. 829 00:38:58,781 --> 00:38:59,780 Grand Governor, 830 00:39:00,020 --> 00:39:01,400 you've recently recovered from poisoning. 831 00:39:01,400 --> 00:39:02,941 (Tong Pass) You should rest. 832 00:39:04,940 --> 00:39:06,499 Li Ni 833 00:39:06,500 --> 00:39:08,101 is cunning. 834 00:39:08,500 --> 00:39:09,939 I suspect he's planning to intercept 835 00:39:09,940 --> 00:39:13,340 troops I sent to Baiyue which I'm recalling in Changzhou. 836 00:39:14,861 --> 00:39:16,380 News from the capital. 837 00:39:16,741 --> 00:39:17,700 Li Ni has been relieved 838 00:39:17,701 --> 00:39:19,260 of his commander-in-chief position 839 00:39:19,341 --> 00:39:20,700 and ordered to reflect in seclusion. 840 00:39:20,861 --> 00:39:22,419 The court may dispatch Lord Xin and Lord Qi 841 00:39:22,420 --> 00:39:23,780 as commanders 842 00:39:23,861 --> 00:39:25,021 to send troops southward. 843 00:39:27,341 --> 00:39:30,260 A general's incompetence is a liability to all three armies. 844 00:39:30,861 --> 00:39:31,899 With an incompetent ruler 845 00:39:31,900 --> 00:39:34,181 like Lord Liang, 846 00:39:35,100 --> 00:39:36,941 who imprisons Li Ni, 847 00:39:37,621 --> 00:39:39,181 he's as good as cutting off his own arm. 848 00:39:39,500 --> 00:39:40,420 Grand Governor! 849 00:39:43,060 --> 00:39:45,220 Grand Governor, the ones sent to track the great imperial grandson 850 00:39:45,221 --> 00:39:46,140 have reported 851 00:39:46,141 --> 00:39:48,099 that he seems to be hiding 852 00:39:48,100 --> 00:39:49,780 in a village near Xichang. 853 00:39:55,940 --> 00:39:58,541 Issue the order to capture the great imperial grandson alive. 854 00:39:59,261 --> 00:40:01,340 The others are to be executed without mercy. 855 00:40:01,341 --> 00:40:01,981 Yes. 856 00:40:07,341 --> 00:40:09,340 It's truly a timely opportunity. 857 00:40:09,341 --> 00:40:10,939 Destiny is here, 858 00:40:10,940 --> 00:40:12,541 and fortune favors me. 859 00:40:24,141 --> 00:40:25,461 Pei Yuan 860 00:40:26,500 --> 00:40:28,700 sent an urgent message, 861 00:40:29,380 --> 00:40:32,220 stating that the expedition against Baiyue has crossed 862 00:40:32,580 --> 00:40:34,621 the Han River 863 00:40:34,741 --> 00:40:36,380 and is heading straight for Changzhou. 864 00:40:36,580 --> 00:40:39,620 He urges the court to provide additional provisions for Changzhou 865 00:40:39,621 --> 00:40:42,981 and requests reinforcements from the capital. 866 00:40:44,301 --> 00:40:45,101 Father, 867 00:40:45,341 --> 00:40:46,740 in my humble opinion, 868 00:40:47,141 --> 00:40:49,260 the so-called expedition to Baiyue 869 00:40:49,261 --> 00:40:51,379 returning from afar must be exhausted. 870 00:40:51,380 --> 00:40:52,979 Moreover, with the long march 871 00:40:52,980 --> 00:40:54,660 and no food supplies on the way, 872 00:40:54,661 --> 00:40:56,380 they are only a few tens of thousands of people. 873 00:40:56,500 --> 00:40:59,419 Pei Yuan, being from a military family 874 00:40:59,420 --> 00:41:00,780 and leading troops for many years, 875 00:41:01,100 --> 00:41:02,140 should be able 876 00:41:02,141 --> 00:41:03,420 to handle the situation. 877 00:41:03,741 --> 00:41:04,620 General Pei Yuan 878 00:41:04,621 --> 00:41:06,019 has requested aid from the court. 879 00:41:06,020 --> 00:41:07,899 If the court ignores it, 880 00:41:07,900 --> 00:41:09,899 it may upset the Pei family. 881 00:41:09,900 --> 00:41:10,900 Lai, 882 00:41:11,020 --> 00:41:13,061 you are showing compassion like a woman. 883 00:41:13,500 --> 00:41:14,979 The Pei family, powerful as they may be, 884 00:41:14,980 --> 00:41:17,501 are still Father's subjects. 885 00:41:17,580 --> 00:41:18,860 If we constantly appease them 886 00:41:18,861 --> 00:41:20,419 and grant their every request, 887 00:41:20,420 --> 00:41:23,181 where does Father's authority stand? 888 00:41:23,580 --> 00:41:24,780 But the court 889 00:41:24,781 --> 00:41:26,541 has only allocated them 30% of military provisions. 890 00:41:26,580 --> 00:41:27,941 It is indeed not much. 891 00:41:31,420 --> 00:41:32,101 Father, 892 00:41:32,460 --> 00:41:35,101 in the past, when Li Ni led the Zhenxi Army, 893 00:41:35,141 --> 00:41:37,061 the court never provided food supplies. 894 00:41:37,181 --> 00:41:39,900 Yet, the Zhenxi Army still marched 895 00:41:40,020 --> 00:41:41,459 all the way from Laolan Pass, 896 00:41:41,460 --> 00:41:43,380 reclaiming the two cities. 897 00:41:43,580 --> 00:41:44,780 Now, 898 00:41:44,781 --> 00:41:46,380 the Zhenxi Army has been deployed again 899 00:41:46,500 --> 00:41:48,780 with 30% supplies. 900 00:41:49,261 --> 00:41:50,820 The so-called request for reinforcements 901 00:41:50,821 --> 00:41:51,780 is just an attempt 902 00:41:51,781 --> 00:41:53,099 to receive benefits without contributing. 903 00:41:53,100 --> 00:41:54,300 These are unspoken practices 904 00:41:54,301 --> 00:41:55,860 in the military. 905 00:41:56,020 --> 00:41:58,780 Do not be deceived, Father. 906 00:41:59,141 --> 00:42:01,099 You are the commander-in-chief. 907 00:42:01,100 --> 00:42:02,820 How do you think 908 00:42:03,580 --> 00:42:05,700 we should respond to Pei Yuan? 909 00:42:06,821 --> 00:42:08,220 In my humble opinion, 910 00:42:08,460 --> 00:42:09,981 the court must issue a command 911 00:42:10,100 --> 00:42:11,941 instructing Pei Yuan not to delay 912 00:42:12,141 --> 00:42:13,860 and immediately launch an attack from Changzhou 913 00:42:13,861 --> 00:42:15,021 to annihilate 914 00:42:15,181 --> 00:42:17,220 the Sun rebels leading the expedition against Baiyue. 915 00:42:21,380 --> 00:42:23,320 They're messing around without any idea what they're doing! 916 00:42:23,320 --> 00:42:25,960 Where are the reinforcements they promised General Pei Yuan and the Zhenxi Army? 917 00:42:25,960 --> 00:42:27,059 When it came time to march, 918 00:42:27,060 --> 00:42:28,300 he was only given 919 00:42:28,301 --> 00:42:29,899 30% of the forces and food supplies. 920 00:42:29,900 --> 00:42:31,820 Now, without providing provisions 921 00:42:31,821 --> 00:42:33,059 or reinforcements, 922 00:42:33,060 --> 00:42:33,939 they even ordered us 923 00:42:33,940 --> 00:42:35,740 to go out from Changzhou to face the enemy! 924 00:42:35,741 --> 00:42:37,740 Isn't this just sending our Zhenxi Army soldiers 925 00:42:37,741 --> 00:42:39,061 to their deaths? 926 00:42:40,380 --> 00:42:41,501 Deliver this to Taozi. 927 00:42:42,020 --> 00:42:43,220 We're already in this state, 928 00:42:43,221 --> 00:42:45,501 and you're still writing to Lieutenant He? 929 00:42:45,861 --> 00:42:47,539 The court refuses to send reinforcements 930 00:42:47,540 --> 00:42:48,581 to support Changzhou. 931 00:42:49,060 --> 00:42:50,600 Instead, they want Pei Yuan to launch an attack. 932 00:42:50,741 --> 00:42:52,061 I can't leave the capital now. 933 00:42:52,221 --> 00:42:54,300 The only option left is to seek assistance from the Cui Army 934 00:42:54,301 --> 00:42:55,581 to support Changzhou. 935 00:42:55,980 --> 00:42:57,541 I'll leave at once. 936 00:43:00,060 --> 00:43:00,899 Mister Shiqi, 937 00:43:00,900 --> 00:43:01,740 you want the Cui Army 938 00:43:01,741 --> 00:43:03,260 to relieve Changzhou. 939 00:43:03,301 --> 00:43:04,941 Is this going to work? 940 00:43:04,980 --> 00:43:06,539 Well, I mentioned in the letter 941 00:43:06,540 --> 00:43:08,300 that I'm trapped in Changzhou. 942 00:43:08,341 --> 00:43:10,021 She can't just abandon me, can she? 943 00:43:18,221 --> 00:43:19,340 What are you looking at? 944 00:43:20,020 --> 00:43:21,019 I'm looking 945 00:43:21,020 --> 00:43:23,499 at the face of the world's 946 00:43:23,500 --> 00:43:25,260 number one pretty boy. 947 00:43:26,261 --> 00:43:28,240 When the situation calls for it, one must humble oneself. 948 00:43:28,240 --> 00:43:30,260 A real man can adapt to circumstances. 949 00:43:31,701 --> 00:43:33,099 If a letter 950 00:43:33,100 --> 00:43:34,581 can save Changzhou, 951 00:43:35,261 --> 00:43:37,260 then you're certainly a pretty boy 952 00:43:37,261 --> 00:43:39,581 with skills no one before has mastered and no one after will. 953 00:43:39,900 --> 00:43:42,300 I dare not accept such flattery. 954 00:43:53,380 --> 00:43:55,661 Looking at this because you miss him? 955 00:43:56,781 --> 00:43:58,780 I don't think His Highness Lord Qin did the right thing. 956 00:43:59,980 --> 00:44:01,061 Why not? 957 00:44:01,261 --> 00:44:02,780 He must know 958 00:44:02,781 --> 00:44:04,059 that you'll keep fiddling with it 959 00:44:04,060 --> 00:44:06,820 whenever you have free time. 960 00:44:06,821 --> 00:44:08,019 Yet, he chooses to make the doll 961 00:44:08,020 --> 00:44:08,981 out of straw. 962 00:44:09,181 --> 00:44:10,180 What if it gets worn out 963 00:44:10,181 --> 00:44:11,581 from all the handling in just a few days? 964 00:44:11,701 --> 00:44:13,019 He should have carved one 965 00:44:13,020 --> 00:44:14,780 out of wood. 966 00:44:14,781 --> 00:44:16,141 That would have been more durable. 967 00:44:17,621 --> 00:44:19,579 Xie Chang'er thought ahead. 968 00:44:19,580 --> 00:44:20,979 He wouldn't have come up 969 00:44:20,980 --> 00:44:22,520 with the idea of making you a whistle otherwise. 970 00:44:22,520 --> 00:44:24,061 After all, that never breaks. 971 00:44:24,181 --> 00:44:25,019 Looking at it this way, 972 00:44:25,020 --> 00:44:26,181 Lord Qin was indeed 973 00:44:26,580 --> 00:44:27,860 not thoughtful enough. 974 00:44:27,940 --> 00:44:29,300 Lieutenant He! 975 00:44:29,940 --> 00:44:30,820 Lieutenant He! 976 00:44:33,741 --> 00:44:34,620 Speak of the devil 977 00:44:34,621 --> 00:44:35,700 and he shall show up. 978 00:44:36,221 --> 00:44:37,560 An urgent letter from Mister Shiqi. 979 00:44:44,613 --> 00:44:46,035 (Changzhou is in great danger. There'll be no reinforcements from the court.) 980 00:44:46,036 --> 00:44:47,777 (I can only ask you to save us from the predicament.) 981 00:44:50,420 --> 00:44:51,181 Your Majesty! 982 00:44:51,741 --> 00:44:52,419 Your Majesty! 983 00:44:52,420 --> 00:44:53,459 Urgent report from Changzhou! 984 00:44:53,460 --> 00:44:54,581 What's the situation? 985 00:44:54,661 --> 00:44:56,140 General Pei Yuan launched an attack. 986 00:44:56,140 --> 00:44:57,260 But after struggling for two days, 987 00:44:57,261 --> 00:44:59,499 they were was outnumbered and besieged by Sun rebels. 988 00:44:59,500 --> 00:45:01,180 The Zhenxi Army was almost wiped out, 989 00:45:01,181 --> 00:45:03,019 and General Pei Yuan has been severely wounded. 990 00:45:03,020 --> 00:45:04,501 What about Changzhou City? 991 00:45:04,821 --> 00:45:06,340 General Pingliang Cui Yi 992 00:45:06,341 --> 00:45:07,539 arrived with the Cui Army 993 00:45:07,540 --> 00:45:09,220 and successfully eliminated the Sun rebels. 994 00:45:09,221 --> 00:45:10,800 General Pei Yuan took the opportunity 995 00:45:10,800 --> 00:45:12,410 to lead the remaining Zhenxi Army across the river 996 00:45:12,410 --> 00:45:14,160 and set up camp about a hundred li from Changzhou. 997 00:45:14,621 --> 00:45:16,059 But... 998 00:45:16,060 --> 00:45:17,780 Cui Yi and the Cui Army 999 00:45:17,781 --> 00:45:19,140 entered Changzhou City. 1000 00:45:19,141 --> 00:45:19,899 What? 1001 00:45:19,900 --> 00:45:21,661 Cui Yi has taken Changzhou City? 1002 00:45:21,741 --> 00:45:22,700 Father, 1003 00:45:22,701 --> 00:45:24,459 Changzhou is a crucial military stronghold. 1004 00:45:24,460 --> 00:45:25,740 Whether it falls into Sun Jing's hands 1005 00:45:25,741 --> 00:45:26,820 or Cui Yi's, 1006 00:45:26,821 --> 00:45:29,021 it will be greatly disadvantageous for us. 1007 00:45:29,100 --> 00:45:30,061 Father, 1008 00:45:30,100 --> 00:45:31,579 Pei Yuan lost Changzhou City. 1009 00:45:31,580 --> 00:45:33,101 He deserves severe punishment for his crime! 1010 00:45:33,540 --> 00:45:34,340 Jun, 1011 00:45:34,460 --> 00:45:36,860 now is not the time to discuss blame and punishments. 1012 00:45:36,940 --> 00:45:39,220 Changzhou was lost under Pei Yuan's command. 1013 00:45:39,221 --> 00:45:40,780 Why can't we hold him accountable? 1014 00:45:41,020 --> 00:45:43,300 Father refused General Pei Yuan's request 1015 00:45:43,301 --> 00:45:44,780 for reinforcements. 1016 00:45:44,781 --> 00:45:46,499 Great General Pei Xian personally came to the palace, 1017 00:45:46,500 --> 00:45:48,099 and pleaded Father to send reinforcements 1018 00:45:48,100 --> 00:45:50,021 to the Zhenxi Army. 1019 00:45:50,100 --> 00:45:51,900 But, Jun, you said 1020 00:45:52,181 --> 00:45:54,019 General Pei Yuan was afraid of battle 1021 00:45:54,020 --> 00:45:55,220 and intentionally avoiding it. 1022 00:45:55,221 --> 00:45:57,740 Then, three imperial edicts were sent to Changzhou, 1023 00:45:57,741 --> 00:45:58,939 forcing him to engage in battle. 1024 00:45:58,940 --> 00:46:02,099 Now that Changzhou is lost, 1025 00:46:02,100 --> 00:46:03,019 if we try to blame 1026 00:46:03,020 --> 00:46:04,419 General Pei Yuan for it, 1027 00:46:04,420 --> 00:46:05,461 I'm afraid 1028 00:46:05,580 --> 00:46:07,220 the Pei family will not stand for it. 1029 00:46:10,540 --> 00:46:12,180 Do something! 1030 00:46:12,181 --> 00:46:13,459 That wretch Cui Yi! 1031 00:46:13,460 --> 00:46:14,579 He seized Dongdu last time, 1032 00:46:14,580 --> 00:46:15,939 and now he's taken Changzhou! 1033 00:46:15,940 --> 00:46:17,220 If this continues, 1034 00:46:17,301 --> 00:46:19,300 what's the point of me being the Emperor? 1035 00:46:19,301 --> 00:46:21,021 How can I face the world? 1036 00:46:21,341 --> 00:46:22,220 Father, 1037 00:46:22,221 --> 00:46:24,180 there's someone I'd like to recommend. 1038 00:46:24,181 --> 00:46:24,899 If this person 1039 00:46:24,900 --> 00:46:26,099 leads the troops, 1040 00:46:26,100 --> 00:46:27,501 they can surely recapture Changzhou. 1041 00:46:28,261 --> 00:46:29,059 Who? 1042 00:46:29,060 --> 00:46:30,860 Li Ni. 1043 00:46:30,940 --> 00:46:31,900 Absolutely not! 1044 00:46:31,940 --> 00:46:34,180 Li Ni has been ordered to reflect in seclusion. 1045 00:46:34,181 --> 00:46:35,300 How can he lead troops? 1046 00:46:35,301 --> 00:46:37,019 He has been skilled in warfare since he was a child. 1047 00:46:37,020 --> 00:46:38,539 He's fought with Sun Jing 1048 00:46:38,540 --> 00:46:40,899 and the Cui Army and has never lost a battle. 1049 00:46:40,900 --> 00:46:42,499 Besides, he is the only one 1050 00:46:42,500 --> 00:46:43,660 who has always had close ties 1051 00:46:43,661 --> 00:46:44,700 with the Pei family. 1052 00:46:44,701 --> 00:46:45,939 If we let Ni lead the troops 1053 00:46:45,940 --> 00:46:47,220 to Changzhou, 1054 00:46:47,221 --> 00:46:49,499 he may be able to dispel the discontent of the Pei family 1055 00:46:49,500 --> 00:46:50,661 and revive the army's spirit. 1056 00:46:53,781 --> 00:46:55,499 Li Ni is arrogant and reckless. 1057 00:46:55,500 --> 00:46:57,461 Should his previous insubordination 1058 00:46:57,781 --> 00:46:59,220 be overlooked just so? 1059 00:46:59,661 --> 00:47:01,539 Who else can lead the troops 1060 00:47:01,540 --> 00:47:02,941 in this situation? 1061 00:47:03,020 --> 00:47:04,059 Will you personally 1062 00:47:04,060 --> 00:47:06,260 lead the expedition, Jun? 1063 00:47:06,341 --> 00:47:08,379 You are Father's eldest legitimate son. 1064 00:47:08,380 --> 00:47:10,019 Even if Father approves, 1065 00:47:10,020 --> 00:47:11,140 the court and the ministers 1066 00:47:11,141 --> 00:47:12,220 would never allow you 1067 00:47:12,221 --> 00:47:14,220 to expose yourself to such danger. 1068 00:47:15,781 --> 00:47:17,099 Enough. 1069 00:47:17,100 --> 00:47:19,340 Lai makes a valid point. 1070 00:47:19,621 --> 00:47:20,981 Issue the decree. 1071 00:47:21,500 --> 00:47:24,420 Lord Qin has reflected upon his actions. 1072 00:47:24,500 --> 00:47:26,181 His punishment shall be lifted. 1073 00:47:26,261 --> 00:47:30,541 He will lead the troops to reinforce Changzhou at once. 1074 00:47:30,781 --> 00:47:31,621 Yes. 1075 00:47:48,910 --> 00:47:53,180 ♪If I forget the fleeting of time♪ 1076 00:47:54,420 --> 00:47:56,430 ♪Waiting for memories♪ 1077 00:47:57,150 --> 00:47:59,600 ♪To shatter and sink♪ 1078 00:48:02,350 --> 00:48:06,490 ♪The emotional scars in your heart♪ 1079 00:48:07,710 --> 00:48:10,260 ♪Are the entanglement♪ 1080 00:48:10,610 --> 00:48:13,830 ♪I find hard to let go of♪ 1081 00:48:15,670 --> 00:48:20,200 ♪If longing is not forgotten♪ 1082 00:48:21,000 --> 00:48:27,030 ♪I long to return to the very first moment♪ 1083 00:48:27,930 --> 00:48:31,990 ♪The affection we had in our fateful situation♪ 1084 00:48:32,360 --> 00:48:37,220 ♪How I wish to keep it for you♪ 1085 00:48:37,390 --> 00:48:40,350 ♪If love still remembers♪ 1086 00:48:40,350 --> 00:48:43,600 ♪The promises we made♪ 1087 00:48:43,950 --> 00:48:47,180 ♪Even if this love hurts me♪ 1088 00:48:47,180 --> 00:48:49,860 ♪I'll continue living for you♪ 1089 00:48:50,650 --> 00:48:54,830 ♪Holding onto the memories♪ 1090 00:48:55,240 --> 00:49:02,450 ♪Waiting is my persistence♪ 1091 00:49:03,970 --> 00:49:06,970 ♪If love remembers♪ 1092 00:49:06,970 --> 00:49:10,170 ♪The promise I made to you♪ 1093 00:49:10,510 --> 00:49:13,730 ♪Despite going against fate♪ 1094 00:49:13,730 --> 00:49:17,110 ♪I have no regrets loving you♪ 1095 00:49:18,420 --> 00:49:22,050 ♪I'm willing to sacrifice for you♪ 1096 00:49:22,350 --> 00:49:27,350 ♪As I wait for your answer♪ 1097 00:49:27,350 --> 00:49:30,440 ♪If love remembers♪ 1098 00:49:30,440 --> 00:49:33,470 ♪The promise I made to you♪ 1099 00:49:33,940 --> 00:49:37,270 ♪Despite going against fate♪ 1100 00:49:37,270 --> 00:49:40,080 ♪I have no regrets loving you♪ 1101 00:49:41,840 --> 00:49:45,310 ♪I'm willing to sacrifice for you♪ 1102 00:49:45,740 --> 00:49:52,850 ♪As I wait for your answer♪