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Where are you going?

Somewhere provincial for a case.

- I'll go with you. - On what grounds?

Let's clarify things today.

From now on, don't follow me around,

mind my business, or be self-indulgent.

Don't take my recent tolerance as love.

Hurry back to where you're from.

It's not for a case,

but going to the border with Gu Jin Zhao to find Chen Yan Yun. Right?

None of your business. Move!

I won't!

It's so dangerous. A huge envoy group vanished.

With just you and Li Xian Huai, how will it be possible?

Eldest Miss!

Eldest Miss, Master ordered your immediate return.

You told my father?

Miss, please.

I won't return. Get lost, all of you!

Then I'll do what I have to.

Go ahead!

Let go of me!

Ye Xian! Ye Xian!

Ye Xian, come back!

Don't go!

Ye Xian!

- Let's go! - Let me go!

Are you okay?

Help me up.

- Owner. - How's it? Any news?

Why are there so many refugees?

I learned that they are from Shicheng.

A swarm of Chunyuan remnants popped up and attacked the envoy group,

leaving over a hundred people missing.

Some said they were kidnapped to the North.

Others said they were killed, bodies discarded in the mountains.

The once smooth border trade also turned into chaos.

Hearing a war was to break out, people fled south.

Tell our men to stay alert. We're approaching Shicheng.

Yes. Also, Owner, Kuren Ridge is ahead.

Since ancient times, few survived there.

Our men fear, too.

Tell them the trip premium will be tripled.

And when they return safely,

the Ji family will give each of them another 100 taels of silver.

I hope everyone stays alert and forges ahead.

Yes.

Yes.

Master, both sites have been cleared of bandits,

ensuring the safety of Miss Gu's carriage for the next four hours.

Noted. Let's go.

Yes.

Master, I'm so curious that I must ask

why you are keeping it a secret that we are clearing the way for Miss Gu.

Why must we go separately?

If she knows I'm going along, she'll try to drive me away.

Instead of that, I'd rather go ahead and clear the way for her.

It's not too late to show up in Shicheng.

No room again?

It's the only inn in Shicheng.

They claimed no room at first, however much I offered.

Once they knew I was from the Ji family, they said two rooms were available.

Strange, isn't it?

Master.

If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have known an envoy group had vanished in Shicheng.

Yet the Shicheng Garrison Commander resigned to mourn for his parent‌,

and the court approved?

Can it be a coincidence?

Master, maybe I shouldn't say this.

But could you please pity yourself in addition to Miss Gu?

You're coughing so much,

- but still... - Stop nagging.

Who told you I pity her?

I pity the vast territory of Dayan Empire.

Someone, help!

Gu Jin Zhao?

Gu Jin Zhao!

Ye Xian.

♫ The moonlight shines over my robes ♫

♫ My yearning is met with silence ♫

♫ The wind rises in my heart but disperses ♫

♫ That was the morning light I let slip away ♫

What a coincidence to run into you here.

♫ Seeing the outlines of an incomplete poem ♫

♫ The candlelight trembles before my eyes ♫

♫ Reflecting empty memories ♫

Third Master Chen is blessed. Don't worry.

Tomorrow, I'll head out and find a way to inquire about him.

Listen to me.

Tomorrow morning, you and Guard Li should take your men back to the capital.

Why should I listen to you?

This time, I plan to search outside the Pass.

I know.

If I can't find him there,

I'll go to the North and search the Northern tribe khan's yurt.

I know as well.

Don't you understand? It's dangerous for you to follow me.

You're not alone. You have your mother and your sister.

Don't be so willful, will you?

I'm tired and going back to rest.

What's that sound?

It must be a gate warning.

My Lord, a huge army is approaching from the North.

- We must retreat now. - Could it be the Northern tribes?

Zhao Jie'er, it's urgent.

We must go.

I can't go.

My Lord!

With the Garrison Commander absent, the vast city has a garrison,

but no official in charge.

Since I'm here, I can't go.

Li Xian Huai, bring a brush and ink.

I'll write to warn Menyuan and Yi County.

- Hurry! - Yes.

Ye Xian.

I can't escort you anymore. I'll guard the Field Headquarters.

I hope the garrison is useful.

Leave as soon as possible. Head south.

- But... - No buts.

As a military noble of the Dayan Empire, I can't abandon the city and flee.

Hurry!

All right. Take care.

I will wait for you in Menyuan.

The Northern tribes' invasion started an undeclared war.

Second Brother!

Second Brother!

Where are we?

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

What are you doing? Let me go!

Let me go!

Don't come any closer!

Stay back!

Let go of me!

Let me go!

Third Master.

Many of my men have followed me for years,

and are quite skilled.

In case of an emergency, you can blow this whistle.

Third Master, what took you so long?

What took you so long?

Jin Zhao, I'm taking you back.

Thank you.

Thank you.

It was not easy for me to escape the chaos of the border trade.

Thank you.

Then war broke out.

My miserable life!

You're lucky.

The Capital Garrison is even more miserable.

We were ordered to escort the envoy group all the way to the North,

then Chunyuan remnants ambushed us before we arrived,

all under the court's orders.

Isn't it the Grand Secretary's wife?

As a Grand Secretary,

he nurtures bandits to aggrandize‌ himself and colludes with foreign enemies.

In other words, those Chunyuan remnants

seemed to help the Dayan Empire to negotiate peace with the Northern tribes,

but actually had long defected to them.

That's right... Now the truth is obvious.

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My teacher intended to use Chunyuan remnants to collude with the Northern tribes' court,

and use the Nine Borders' war to control the court.

But unexpectedly, he was utilized by the second prince of the Northern tribes.

All the food and weapons here

are Chunyuan remnants' provisions to help the Northern tribes in the southward invasion.

Teacher... has been shrewd all his life, meticulously strategizing,

yet turned out to be exploited by the Northern tribes.

Those who prey will eventually be preyed upon.

Even if he's exploited, it's no different from treason.

When Shicheng was invaded, I sent an urgent report to the court.

Within 10 days, the court will send reinforcements.

I'm afraid this letter won't reach the court.

I know Fu Hai Lian is almighty. But it's a foreign invasion.

Will he ignore such turmoil for his own reputation?

What does he want?

Surrender without a fight?

What he fears is not losing face, but postwar liquidation,

especially if he knows I'm alive.

Report!

My Lord, a Northern army is approaching Huxiao Gorge.

How many of them?

More than 800.

How soon will they arrive?

They're slowed by provisions.

We estimate about four hours.

Brother Er Gou, I see you've packed up.

When are you leaving?

Who... Who said I'm leaving?

Qing Pu, tell Third Master the situation here.

Yes.

As the last defensive line at the border,

once Yi County is invaded, the army

can march through Zijing Pass and

go straight to the capital.

How many men do we have?

400.

400 against 800.

We're outnumbered.

But Huxiao Gorge is precarious and inaccessible.

And we're in the dark.

We still stand a chance.

Third Master!

Third Master, upon hearing the Northern army is approaching,

many soldiers are clamoring to leave.

Madam also asked Qing Pu to inform us of the low morale.

I see. We're discussing the solution.

Yes.

Fortunately, among the 400 men,

many are veterans

who followed Marquis Changxing and Marquis Jingyuan to kill the Northern tribes.

What are you getting at?

I want to borrow something from you.

What?

Your surname Ye.

If we don't leave now, it'll be too late!

You want to leave? But none of them are leaving.

If you want to go, just go.

Stop talking nonsense.

A soldier flees without a fight, yet still clamors.

How shameless!

I'm just discussing it with you.

Isn't our leader surnamed Chen?

What does "Ye" mean here?

The Ye Army?

It really is the Ye Army! The Ye Army!

- Let's go. - It's the Ye Army!

The Ye Army!

- It really is the Ye Army! - Yes, it is!

Marquis!

Marquis Changxing!

Fall in!

Ye Army, Armored Cavalry Battalion, 3rd Division, 1st Department, 6th Squad,

Captain Cao Yi Ming rejoins!

Ye Army, Infantry Battalion C,

2nd Division, 3rd Department, 3rd Squad,

Zhao Tie Tou rejoins!

Ye Army, Provision Battalion, 4th Division, 1st Department, Chariot Master

- Rong Qi Xiang rejoins! - Ye Army, Infantry Battalion B,

3rd Division, 5th Department, 4th Squad.

Ye Army, Infantry Battalion B, 2nd Division, 3rd Department, 2nd Squad,

Li Ji Chang rejoins!

Ye Army, Armored Cavalry Battalion, 1st Division, 2nd Department, 3rd Squad,

- Zhao Bao Shan rejoins! - Ye Army, Provision Battalion,

3rd Division, 1st Department, Chariot Master

Jin Qian Li rejoins!

Good!

His armor...

belonged to the Old Marquis.

The late Emperor

bestowed the red feather helmet upon the Old Marquis for his remarkable feats.

Back then, the Old Marquis secured the borders single-handedly and invincibly,

striking fear into the Northern tribes.

Now Ye Xian inherits his prestige.

Let me ask you all.

30 years ago,

when my father led the Ye Army at Suolong Pass,

did he ever take a step back for damaged armor?

Never! Never! Never!

18 years ago, when Baishui River flooded,

my father personally led a band of warriors to form a human wall and protect the people.

Did he ever fear the muddy torrents and abandon people?

Never! Never! Never!

10 years ago,

18 cavalrymen of the Black Armored Battalion crossed Mt. Cuiwei at night,

defeated a force ten times their size, and beheaded their general.

Did any of the Ye Army give in to the barbarians?

Fight to the death! Fight to the death!

Good!

You're all fine men of the Ye Army.

Though the Northern tribes' army has 800 men, each of us can defeat ten of them.

We never lose or fear.

Today, Lord Chen and I will lead you to confront the enemy.

I promise you, for each enemy beheaded, a reward of 10 taels of silver;

if a chief is captured alive, a promotion of three ranks.

Tear them apart!

Kill!

Kill!

Kill!

Kill!

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Stay safe.

Don't die.

When we win the war, we'll drink Zhaoyebai wine together.

All right.

- Take care. - Take care.

Let's go.

What?

Nothing.

I was just thinking if...

the Old Marquis were still alive

and saw what you did today, he'd be overjoyed.

I'll check outside.

We need to cut more cloth.

Okay. I'll find some.

That's all the healing salve we found.

This is better than nothing.

Don't worry too much.

Third Master and Heir Apparent Ye are both blessed.

Second Brother, I'm worried about you too.

If you're ever in danger, remember, leave if you can.

I won't leave.

Though we're a merchant family,

we share no less determination to defend the state.

Bad news.

- What's wrong, Third Master? - There are no provisions.

This means the 800 men are divided into two groups.

That's the first half.

The remaining 400 men are coming.

What should we do?

It's too late to change the plan.

Proceed as planned, but faster.

Otherwise, we'll be defeated by the other group.

Report to Heir Apparent Ye at once!

Yes!

Fire!

Fall in!

We've been ambushed!

Fall in!

We've been ambushed!

Shoot!

Fire!

Charge!

Kill!

Kill!

Report!

The enemy has been ambushed and is fighting against us.

How's the battle?

We have the upper hand.

- Scout again! - Yes!

Charge!

Kill!

In that direction, it's Heir Apparent Ye.

It's the Ye Army!

Kill them all!

The Ye Army!

Charge!

Archers, ready!

Shoot!

Ready!

Shoot!

Report!

The 800 enemies split up, with 400 in the rear.

Lord Chen ordered a fast resolution.

Third Master!

Dayan bastard,

I'll kill you!

- Report! - How's it going?

Not well. We have the lower hand.

The Northern soldiers are strong, each can defeat ten of us.

We're a remnant force.

With our arquebuses used up, we can't beat them hand-to-hand.

- I'll go help. - Don't!

- Second Brother. - It's dangerous.

I'm an official of Dayan. I'll go.

- But... - No buts.

Stay here and protect everyone.

You and you, follow me.

- Yes! - Yes!

No match for us.

Go support the rear.

Yes.

Go.

Protect the Heir Apparent!

Archers!

Shoot!

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Report!

Our forces were no match for them and suffered heavy casualties.

Their 400 reinforcements are within 200 paces.

Zhao Jie'er! Zhao Jie'er!

You can't go.

Will you abandon so many civilians here?

Charge through them!

Young...

Marquis...

Marquis...

My Lord!

My Lord...

You must...

survive...

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"Starry Night" - Zhou Shen

♫ I once held a brush to paint the seasons ♫

♫ But I fell into the chasm of time ♫

♫ Every shade of light and dark became a bitter wine ♫

♫ Every inch of longing turned to sorrow ♫

♫ I've seen through the sunrise and sunset ♫

♫ I can only lament that light and shadow can not coexist ♫

♫ A single mistake cast old friends away like drifting seagulls ♫

♫ With each step we drift further, then one glance back ♫

♫ The heart's burdens turn to rust ♫

♫ I send you on a thousand-mile trip under the Milky Way ♫

♫ A single thought, ceaseless and unyielding ♫

♫ You have a cherished companion to share your days ♫

♫ I, alone with my shadow, drift through the twilight hours ♫

♫ Memories of the past fill up every wrinkle of time ♫

♫ With each step we drift further, then one glance back ♫

♫ The heart's burdens turn to rust ♫

♫ I send you on a thousand-mile trip under the Milky Way ♫

♫ A single thought, ceaseless and unyielding ♫

♫ You have a cherished companion to share your days ♫

♫ I, alone with my shadow, drift through the twilight hours ♫

♫ Memories of the past fill up every wrinkle of time ♫

♫ Memories of the past fill up every wrinkle of time ♫