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They want to irritate me. 5 00:01:41,200 --> 00:01:43,510 Your Majesty, what is it? 6 00:01:43,510 --> 00:01:46,320 More than thirty officials allied with the scholars. 7 00:01:46,320 --> 00:01:50,450 They say that Princess Royal and the Prince of Guangding are still descendants of the past emperor, 8 00:01:50,450 --> 00:01:53,020 And I should re-grant their titles. 9 00:01:53,700 --> 00:01:57,690 They are colluding internally and externally to usurp my country. 10 00:01:57,690 --> 00:02:01,290 Their wild ambition is abundantly clear. 11 00:02:10,700 --> 00:02:14,030 Ningzhi, you don't have to worry about this. 12 00:02:14,030 --> 00:02:16,580 As long as you are by my side. 13 00:02:16,580 --> 00:02:21,190 As long as you are by my side. 14 00:02:23,700 --> 00:02:26,560 It's time I pay my respects to the Empress Dowager. 15 00:02:26,560 --> 00:02:29,890 Her Majesty has arrived! 16 00:02:29,890 --> 00:02:32,320 That saved you a trip. 17 00:02:36,500 --> 00:02:37,700 Mother, I pay my respects. 18 00:02:37,700 --> 00:02:38,940 Greetings, Your Majesty. 19 00:02:38,940 --> 00:02:40,330 You two can rise. 20 00:02:40,330 --> 00:02:42,540 Thank you, Your Majesty. 21 00:02:42,540 --> 00:02:45,500 Mother, you are ill and need to rest more. 22 00:02:45,500 --> 00:02:47,730 Be careful of the cold and wind when going out. 23 00:02:47,730 --> 00:02:49,940 I've got no troubles now. 24 00:02:49,940 --> 00:02:52,980 The Empress wants to eat with Consort Ning, 25 00:02:52,980 --> 00:02:56,600 But she's afraid Ningzhi doesn't want to, so she pleaded me to ask her. 26 00:02:56,600 --> 00:03:01,230 I wanted to take a walk and also, came her on her behalf. 27 00:03:01,230 --> 00:03:04,100 What is she planning now? 28 00:03:04,100 --> 00:03:07,910 The Empress thinks that she wronged Consort Ning these past days. 29 00:03:07,910 --> 00:03:09,890 She wants to return back to being on good terms. 30 00:03:09,890 --> 00:03:14,700 They can talk about taking care of the inner palace while eating, too. 31 00:03:16,100 --> 00:03:20,240 I'm scared that she'll trouble Consort Ning. 32 00:03:20,240 --> 00:03:22,600 The Empress has sincere words. 33 00:03:22,600 --> 00:03:27,460 I also think that she's earnestly wanting to get along in harmony with Consort Ning. 34 00:03:27,460 --> 00:03:32,560 If there's peace in the harem, it will help the previous dynasty too. 35 00:03:32,560 --> 00:03:34,430 Yes, Mother. 36 00:03:35,100 --> 00:03:37,910 Consort Ning, what do you think? 37 00:03:37,910 --> 00:03:41,130 I am willing to meet Her Majesty. 38 00:03:56,300 --> 00:03:58,780 Greetings, Your Majesty. 39 00:03:58,780 --> 00:04:03,050 I didn't want to see you, Wei Guang did. 40 00:04:03,600 --> 00:04:07,330 I've prepared these two cups of wine for you. 41 00:04:07,330 --> 00:04:10,940 It's for you both to reminisce old times. 42 00:04:54,900 --> 00:04:59,100 It has been three days since we bid farewell. 43 00:05:00,890 --> 00:05:05,130 Are you clear and now want to tell me? 44 00:05:10,500 --> 00:05:13,520 When you just became a consort, you sent a letter to me saying, 45 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:18,790 His Majesty made you his consort only to help you avoid the investigating. 46 00:05:19,500 --> 00:05:22,180 It's a sham between you and His Majesty. 47 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:28,800 I did say that, and that is the truth. 48 00:05:29,420 --> 00:05:35,100 You also said that you came up with an idea with him. 49 00:05:36,080 --> 00:05:38,400 You also said he will find a justifiable mean 50 00:05:40,200 --> 00:05:43,830 to demote you to a commoner and send you out from the palace. 51 00:05:47,200 --> 00:05:52,080 Right, we did think of an idea. 52 00:05:52,080 --> 00:05:53,980 Except later, 53 00:05:55,130 --> 00:05:57,140 I changed my mind. 54 00:05:59,880 --> 00:06:02,700 I must become His Majesty's consort. 55 00:06:04,200 --> 00:06:06,490 Now I'm confused. 56 00:06:07,080 --> 00:06:09,110 Only confused? 57 00:06:11,420 --> 00:06:13,110 Do you hate me? 58 00:06:14,700 --> 00:06:17,120 I only want to know the truth. 59 00:06:22,590 --> 00:06:26,000 You'll let it go only after you know the truth, right? 60 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:28,590 Alright, I'll tell you. 61 00:06:30,160 --> 00:06:32,380 I like His Majesty. 62 00:06:32,940 --> 00:06:38,100 I willingly became his consort, does this satisfy you? 63 00:06:42,900 --> 00:06:46,970 This is the truth. During that time, 64 00:06:46,970 --> 00:06:52,000 I killed a prince and was full of anxieties. It was His Majesty... 65 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:54,130 The Emperor kept me company. 66 00:06:54,130 --> 00:06:57,950 But where were you during that time, Grand Marshal Wei? 67 00:07:00,400 --> 00:07:05,500 At that time, I was on the frontier killing off enemies. So many nights. 68 00:07:06,100 --> 00:07:07,590 Ningzhi, 69 00:07:09,150 --> 00:07:12,110 I thought I couldn't go on. 70 00:07:12,770 --> 00:07:14,900 But everytime I thought of you, 71 00:07:18,100 --> 00:07:22,010 Remembered that you'd be my wife when I come back, 72 00:07:22,680 --> 00:07:24,790 I pushed on. 73 00:07:28,040 --> 00:07:30,770 I believe it was the same in the palace. 74 00:07:40,300 --> 00:07:42,840 I think you still haven't realized, 75 00:07:43,790 --> 00:07:45,740 that people will change. 76 00:07:47,100 --> 00:07:52,480 After spending day and night by His Majesty, I discovered that 77 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:56,790 he wasn't as all-powerful as I thought. 78 00:07:56,790 --> 00:07:59,140 He is also just a regular person. 79 00:08:00,300 --> 00:08:04,520 But when you came back victoriously and in glory, the entire came out to celebrate. 80 00:08:04,520 --> 00:08:06,990 I believe you don't know, that His Majesty 81 00:08:06,990 --> 00:08:11,200 worked his heart and soul out to create today. 82 00:08:13,900 --> 00:08:16,470 I admire him, 83 00:08:16,470 --> 00:08:21,150 so I'm very happy that I can stand by his side. 84 00:08:27,200 --> 00:08:29,140 Is that really so? 85 00:08:32,440 --> 00:08:36,870 Then when you told me you liked me and wanted to be with me, 86 00:08:38,850 --> 00:08:40,710 was that all fake? 87 00:08:46,200 --> 00:08:48,010 It was real. 88 00:08:50,870 --> 00:08:53,310 But that was only back then. 89 00:08:55,400 --> 00:08:59,810 Now, I am really clear about who I like... 90 00:08:59,810 --> 00:09:02,100 Inside. 91 00:09:03,920 --> 00:09:05,540 Ningzhi, 92 00:09:06,400 --> 00:09:09,450 I don't believe a single sentence you just said. 93 00:09:18,100 --> 00:09:22,760 People all say that Wei Guang is the smartest. 94 00:09:22,760 --> 00:09:28,300 Why do I think that it's not so? When the Emperor, 95 00:09:28,300 --> 00:09:33,440 in order to save a woman's life, he could create a sham with her. 96 00:09:33,440 --> 00:09:38,330 He didn't care about the country or people and he could even do something so absurd. 97 00:09:40,140 --> 00:09:42,560 Which woman wouldn't be moved? 98 00:09:46,900 --> 00:09:50,190 If you hate, then hate me. 99 00:09:52,510 --> 00:09:54,570 Don't hate the Emperor. 100 00:09:57,570 --> 00:09:59,000 Ningzhi, 101 00:10:00,800 --> 00:10:03,540 I'll quickly figure out the truth. 102 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:09,500 I'll quickly prove to you that every word you said... 103 00:10:09,500 --> 00:10:11,260 was fake. 104 00:10:18,900 --> 00:10:26,000 ♫ You are guarding a vast kingdom ♫ 105 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:32,490 ♫ You are already a candle in my heart ♫ 106 00:10:32,490 --> 00:10:35,900 ♫ But whenever I thought of ♫ 107 00:10:35,900 --> 00:10:39,400 ♫ the remaining vows ♫ 108 00:10:39,400 --> 00:10:46,600 ♫ Who will spare no efforts for my love ♫ 109 00:10:46,600 --> 00:10:50,710 ♫ Following a heart ♫ 110 00:10:50,710 --> 00:10:54,100 ♫ and losing love ♫ 111 00:10:54,100 --> 00:11:00,530 ♫ I hate that I hand wrote the ending ♫ 112 00:11:00,530 --> 00:11:04,320 ♫ When does desire fear? At the utmost multitude ♫ 113 00:11:04,320 --> 00:11:06,820 What truth do you want me to tell? 114 00:11:06,820 --> 00:11:09,290 ♫ and losing love ♫ 115 00:11:09,290 --> 00:11:12,100 I'll tell you that the Emperor never wanted to save you. 116 00:11:13,700 --> 00:11:16,540 He only saved you because of me. 117 00:11:17,100 --> 00:11:19,760 The Emperor that you honor... 118 00:11:19,760 --> 00:11:23,170 doesn't trust your incomparable talent. 119 00:11:23,170 --> 00:11:25,700 He also doesn't care about your life. 120 00:11:26,800 --> 00:11:29,630 But, for a woman... 121 00:11:34,500 --> 00:11:38,810 how could I not worry about you? 122 00:11:40,200 --> 00:11:43,670 Even more so, His Majesty is still suspicious of you. 123 00:11:44,550 --> 00:11:46,300 Wei Guang, 124 00:11:48,700 --> 00:11:54,570 so in this palace, even the closest of relationships... 125 00:11:54,570 --> 00:11:57,000 there's still a barrier in the kingdom. 126 00:12:09,780 --> 00:12:13,630 Wei Guang, you didn't disappoint me. 127 00:12:13,630 --> 00:12:17,870 I believe your father in heaven will be comforted. 128 00:12:22,670 --> 00:12:25,240 If you didn't take pity on me then, 129 00:12:25,240 --> 00:12:29,030 I wouldn't have my spot today. Please accept my bow. 130 00:12:30,060 --> 00:12:32,200 Get up now. 131 00:12:33,570 --> 00:12:35,590 Thank you, Your Majesty. 132 00:12:37,190 --> 00:12:40,320 You made great contributions to the country, 133 00:12:40,320 --> 00:12:43,940 but this marriage hasn't been settled. 134 00:12:43,940 --> 00:12:48,150 I want to grant your marriage, what do you think? 135 00:12:48,150 --> 00:12:50,420 I thank you for your generosity. 136 00:12:50,420 --> 00:12:54,270 But... I don't want to. 137 00:12:54,270 --> 00:12:59,990 The rumors about you and Ningzhi... are they true? 138 00:13:02,700 --> 00:13:06,300 I know that she is now Consort Ning. 139 00:13:06,300 --> 00:13:08,270 There's a difference between royalties and subjects. 140 00:13:09,470 --> 00:13:12,580 Wei Guang, the relationship between royalties and subjects 141 00:13:12,580 --> 00:13:15,660 is mysterious and also concerns the kingdom. 142 00:13:15,660 --> 00:13:20,770 I hope you understand the severity of this. 143 00:13:34,880 --> 00:13:37,060 I wish you all good luck, Your Majesty. 144 00:13:40,170 --> 00:13:43,100 Oh right, this time that you left, 145 00:13:43,100 --> 00:13:45,100 Did you pass by Qing province? 146 00:13:45,100 --> 00:13:49,600 Qing province... why do you ask? 147 00:13:49,600 --> 00:13:52,860 Before entering the palace, I visited there. 148 00:13:52,860 --> 00:13:56,660 The gorgeous scenery of Qing province is rare. 149 00:13:57,750 --> 00:14:02,580 Considering the season, it should be snowing in Qing province. 150 00:14:03,590 --> 00:14:05,030 Right. 151 00:14:06,380 --> 00:14:10,230 Your Majesty, I have one request. 152 00:14:10,230 --> 00:14:12,010 What is it? 153 00:14:15,320 --> 00:14:18,360 I want to leave Yong De Palace, 154 00:14:18,360 --> 00:14:20,910 Please permit me to. 155 00:14:23,550 --> 00:14:27,830 What? You've experienced enough luxury and wealth 156 00:14:27,830 --> 00:14:30,950 that you suddenly want to live a commoner's life? 157 00:14:32,290 --> 00:14:36,380 Lang Kun, you've offended so many people in the Inner Palace. 158 00:14:36,380 --> 00:14:39,640 Even if you leave, you won't have a peaceful life. 159 00:14:39,640 --> 00:14:43,240 I'm persuading you, it's best to stay by my side. 160 00:14:43,240 --> 00:14:45,840 Then you can live a bit longer. 161 00:14:45,840 --> 00:14:48,580 I am not leaving the palace, 162 00:14:48,580 --> 00:14:51,860 I'm just becoming an official elsewhere. 163 00:14:59,070 --> 00:15:01,800 Have you reached a high branch? 164 00:15:05,650 --> 00:15:10,140 Fine. A talented person should choose someone who can make good use of their talents. 165 00:15:10,140 --> 00:15:12,460 I understand. 166 00:15:12,460 --> 00:15:16,040 Seeing the fact that you've been with me for so long, 167 00:15:16,040 --> 00:15:19,530 I won't treat you shabbily. If you want to leave, then leave. 168 00:15:19,530 --> 00:15:21,940 I have nothing to cherish. 169 00:15:24,820 --> 00:15:27,000 - Lang Kun! - Your Highness! 170 00:15:27,000 --> 00:15:28,520 I've waited so long for you. 171 00:15:28,520 --> 00:15:31,870 I specifically ordered such a big palanquin for you. 172 00:15:31,870 --> 00:15:34,400 Let's go now. 173 00:15:34,400 --> 00:15:37,030 - Get on, get on. - Alright. 174 00:15:40,330 --> 00:15:43,290 Your Majesty, Prince of Guangding is at the banquet at Huaxiang Palace today. 175 00:15:43,290 --> 00:15:46,900 There doesn't seem to be that many guests but there are a few people there. 176 00:15:48,040 --> 00:15:51,040 Your Majesty, Princess Royal will be returning to her palace. 177 00:15:51,040 --> 00:15:54,960 Could Prince of Guangding be hosting a welcome banquet for her? 178 00:15:56,100 --> 00:15:57,420 Who are the guests? 179 00:15:57,420 --> 00:16:00,300 There's currently only one. 180 00:16:00,300 --> 00:16:01,360 Who? 181 00:16:01,360 --> 00:16:03,930 It's... Lord Lang Kun. 182 00:16:03,930 --> 00:16:07,190 Wasn't he the Empress' dog? 183 00:16:07,190 --> 00:16:10,100 How come he was with the Prince of Guangding? 184 00:16:10,670 --> 00:16:12,010 Lord Lang, 185 00:16:12,010 --> 00:16:15,500 Uh... no, Lang Brother. 186 00:16:15,500 --> 00:16:17,510 I've been out of the palace for two years. 187 00:16:17,510 --> 00:16:20,930 I don't recognize any of the people here. 188 00:16:20,930 --> 00:16:22,350 I would like to make friends with them. 189 00:16:22,350 --> 00:16:25,590 Hence, I will be depending on you. 190 00:16:25,590 --> 00:16:30,170 I'm grateful for your help and encouragement. I will risk my life for you. 191 00:16:30,170 --> 00:16:32,760 In the three palaces, six courtyards, 192 00:16:32,760 --> 00:16:35,440 seven departments and dozens of units, every lord of each division 193 00:16:35,440 --> 00:16:38,560 are close to me. They received my favors. 194 00:16:38,560 --> 00:16:41,800 Lord Situ from the Ministry of Rites, Lord Liang from the Ministry of Military Affairs... 195 00:16:41,800 --> 00:16:43,930 - they are— - Lang Kun. 196 00:16:46,940 --> 00:16:51,200 Your eloquence is becoming more familiar. 197 00:16:53,150 --> 00:16:56,290 Greetings, Your Majesty. I wish you good fortune, Your Highness. 198 00:17:03,100 --> 00:17:08,410 What wind blew the Empress here? 199 00:17:09,780 --> 00:17:11,660 I just arrived at the palace entrance, 200 00:17:11,660 --> 00:17:14,480 and saw Her Majesty waiting for me. 201 00:17:14,480 --> 00:17:16,590 I was moved by her. 202 00:17:16,590 --> 00:17:21,390 Thinking of what I said to Her Majesty a few years ago, 203 00:17:21,390 --> 00:17:24,930 it caused me to be ashamed and unable to show my face. 204 00:17:24,930 --> 00:17:27,650 You said that when you return to the palace, 205 00:17:27,650 --> 00:17:31,150 His Majesty will strike me down. 206 00:17:32,060 --> 00:17:33,960 It was very embarrassing for me. 207 00:17:33,960 --> 00:17:37,930 Your Majesty, please don't take that too seriously. 208 00:17:37,930 --> 00:17:43,580 See that the Empress and Princess Royal have buried the hatchets, I'm relieved now. 209 00:17:43,580 --> 00:17:47,880 However, now that Lang Kun is helping me, 210 00:17:47,880 --> 00:17:50,640 you won't feel unused to it, right? 211 00:17:50,640 --> 00:17:55,450 There are many capable people who's on my side in the palace. He's a mere official. 212 00:17:55,450 --> 00:17:57,870 I have never treated him with contempt. 213 00:17:58,680 --> 00:18:02,200 Lang Kun, now that you have a new boss, 214 00:18:02,200 --> 00:18:06,990 you won't completely forget your old boss, right? 215 00:18:09,800 --> 00:18:11,520 Your Highness has saved me from disasters. 216 00:18:11,520 --> 00:18:14,220 I'll never forget your generosity. 217 00:18:14,220 --> 00:18:19,250 I will repay you in my next life. 218 00:18:19,250 --> 00:18:22,060 I was just joking with you. 219 00:18:22,060 --> 00:18:24,380 There's no need to be so nervous. 220 00:18:24,380 --> 00:18:27,910 I was joking with Guangding. Sit down now! 221 00:18:34,690 --> 00:18:38,060 Everyone, don't panic. 222 00:18:38,060 --> 00:18:40,130 I still have an important guest who's arriving. 223 00:18:40,130 --> 00:18:42,850 Oh? Who is it? 224 00:18:42,850 --> 00:18:45,140 You'll see when they come. 225 00:18:48,640 --> 00:18:53,380 Your Majesty, the second guest was Her Majesty. She waited for Princess Royal at the entrance. 226 00:18:53,380 --> 00:18:55,860 The two entered Hua Xiang Palace. 227 00:18:55,860 --> 00:18:59,620 They seem to get along with each other. 228 00:18:59,620 --> 00:19:01,920 - Go find out more! - Yes. 229 00:19:03,740 --> 00:19:05,380 Did you all see? 230 00:19:05,380 --> 00:19:09,820 The Empress just likes to do this. She's always going against me. 231 00:19:12,290 --> 00:19:14,390 Eat, eat. 232 00:19:20,410 --> 00:19:22,710 You are here too, Your Majesty? 233 00:19:22,710 --> 00:19:26,220 Greetings, Your Majesty, Princess Royal, Prince of Guangding. 234 00:19:26,220 --> 00:19:28,890 Lord Wei, please have a seat. 235 00:19:32,590 --> 00:19:34,520 And I was wondering who it could be. 236 00:19:34,520 --> 00:19:37,880 So, it's the former strategist, Grand Marshal Wei. 237 00:19:39,170 --> 00:19:42,250 Princess, you really are respectable. 238 00:19:42,250 --> 00:19:45,170 You even invited Grand Marshal Wei over. 239 00:19:47,240 --> 00:19:51,050 Let me give a toast to Your Highness and Grand Marshal Wei. 240 00:20:06,440 --> 00:20:10,100 Your Majesty, the third guest is Grand Marshal Wei! 241 00:20:10,100 --> 00:20:11,850 Wei Guang? 242 00:20:18,290 --> 00:20:20,000 Everyone, please. 243 00:20:22,820 --> 00:20:26,180 It has been a long time since I have such an enjoyable evening. 244 00:20:26,180 --> 00:20:28,780 I'm even a bit drunk. 245 00:20:29,500 --> 00:20:33,180 Then you all continue chatting, I'll be leaving. 246 00:20:33,180 --> 00:20:36,170 Let's find another time to chat. 247 00:20:36,170 --> 00:20:37,790 Of course. 248 00:20:38,430 --> 00:20:40,830 Alright, you all slowly chat. 249 00:20:40,830 --> 00:20:43,560 - Escort Her Highness safely back to her palace. - Yes. 250 00:20:43,560 --> 00:20:45,650 Your Highness, take care. 251 00:20:45,650 --> 00:20:47,990 - Keep drinking, alright? - Yep. 252 00:20:54,950 --> 00:20:58,160 Brother Lang, I'm also happy today! 253 00:20:58,160 --> 00:21:01,950 Because I have never met anyone whom I would chat so easily with when I'm drinking. 254 00:21:01,950 --> 00:21:03,170 Right, right, right. 255 00:21:03,170 --> 00:21:06,250 I hope you don't leave. Just stay here, okay? 256 00:21:06,250 --> 00:21:08,630 Alright! Let's keep chatting! 257 00:21:08,630 --> 00:21:10,930 Here, let's go! 258 00:21:10,930 --> 00:21:13,040 Be careful. 259 00:21:13,040 --> 00:21:14,290 Here, here, here. 260 00:21:14,290 --> 00:21:18,160 These two drunkards are so bothersome. 261 00:21:18,160 --> 00:21:21,760 Seems the one with the best alcohol capacity 262 00:21:21,760 --> 00:21:23,470 is you. 263 00:21:23,470 --> 00:21:27,350 How could I get drunk? There's still a story I haven't heard. 264 00:21:29,110 --> 00:21:34,100 You're right, I promised to tell you about the past. 265 00:21:34,100 --> 00:21:35,640 You all may leave. 266 00:21:35,640 --> 00:21:37,660 Yes. 267 00:21:37,660 --> 00:21:40,230 Please sit down. 268 00:21:47,390 --> 00:21:49,750 You came back victoriously today with the welcoming of the people. 269 00:21:49,750 --> 00:21:53,540 Tens of thousands of people lined up on both sides of South Street to receive you. 270 00:21:53,540 --> 00:21:55,800 The sky was filled with fireworks. 271 00:21:55,800 --> 00:22:01,690 It was the same for your father eighteen years ago 272 00:22:01,690 --> 00:22:05,400 except, at the time, he didn't know that 273 00:22:05,400 --> 00:22:10,490 there was a person who secretly waited on the city tower for him. 274 00:22:11,420 --> 00:22:15,660 That person was seventeen year old me. 275 00:22:18,910 --> 00:22:22,210 Your father didn't know my feelings then. 276 00:22:22,210 --> 00:22:27,940 But I yearned day and night and had no appetite for him. 277 00:22:29,330 --> 00:22:33,870 I even carved his name onto my wrist. 278 00:22:33,870 --> 00:22:37,440 When the past emperor knew about this, he ordered 279 00:22:37,440 --> 00:22:40,080 for your father to be torn apart. 280 00:22:40,940 --> 00:22:45,610 I fought with my life to escape, to go to the execution grounds and save your father. 281 00:22:46,520 --> 00:22:49,150 But when I got there, 282 00:22:50,980 --> 00:22:53,060 it was already too late. 283 00:22:54,950 --> 00:22:57,830 Your father died so pitifully. 284 00:23:00,130 --> 00:23:04,460 Why did the emperor have to be like that to my father? 285 00:23:04,460 --> 00:23:08,050 The prince back then... is now the Emperor today. 286 00:23:08,050 --> 00:23:11,940 He told the past emperor that your father and I had an affair. 287 00:23:11,940 --> 00:23:13,670 He provoked the late Emperor to be furious 288 00:23:13,670 --> 00:23:18,490 and transformed my affections for your father into a tragic ending. 289 00:23:21,260 --> 00:23:23,790 That's what happened. 290 00:23:23,790 --> 00:23:28,710 Everything is true. 291 00:23:33,000 --> 00:23:37,960 Princess Royal, I am very thankful to you 292 00:23:37,960 --> 00:23:40,210 for telling me this story. 293 00:23:41,430 --> 00:23:43,110 I'm leaving. 294 00:24:06,520 --> 00:24:08,780 There is no need for you to worry. 295 00:24:08,780 --> 00:24:11,320 Although Wei Guang attended the Princess Royal's party, 296 00:24:11,320 --> 00:24:15,460 it can't prove that he's sided with her. 297 00:24:15,460 --> 00:24:20,900 That is true. But, Lang Kun is sided with Princess Royal. 298 00:24:20,900 --> 00:24:23,110 Then it's not surprising. 299 00:24:23,110 --> 00:24:26,630 Someone like him who sits on the fence, he will go where the wind blows. 300 00:24:26,630 --> 00:24:29,160 I find the Express' attitude odd. 301 00:24:29,160 --> 00:24:32,470 When you became a consort, she created a whole ruckus. 302 00:24:32,470 --> 00:24:34,460 When Lang Kun betrayed her, 303 00:24:34,460 --> 00:24:38,790 she was very calm and cool. 304 00:24:38,790 --> 00:24:41,210 Ningzhi, what is it? 305 00:24:50,470 --> 00:24:53,410 Greetings, Your Majesty. Greetings, Consort Ning. 306 00:24:53,410 --> 00:24:55,050 Wei Guang. 307 00:24:55,050 --> 00:24:58,240 I heard from the doctor that your arrow wound hasn't healed completely yet. 308 00:24:58,240 --> 00:25:02,240 - You should rest. - Thank you for caring. 309 00:25:02,240 --> 00:25:06,320 You've returned for a while but I haven't been able to talk privately with you yet. 310 00:25:06,320 --> 00:25:08,410 Let's find a day to chat. 311 00:25:08,410 --> 00:25:11,660 Okay. Then I'll wait for your majesty's summon. 312 00:26:06,230 --> 00:26:07,560 Father! 313 00:26:08,220 --> 00:26:12,560 Father, wait for me! 314 00:26:12,560 --> 00:26:14,750 Wait for me! 315 00:26:17,270 --> 00:26:18,910 Father! 316 00:26:18,910 --> 00:26:23,170 Guang 'er, don't come here! Listen to me and go back now! 317 00:26:27,450 --> 00:26:29,530 You must remember my words. 318 00:26:29,530 --> 00:26:32,300 The days in the future will be tough, 319 00:26:32,300 --> 00:26:34,780 but I believe... 320 00:26:34,780 --> 00:26:38,120 You will become a remarkable general. 321 00:26:53,780 --> 00:26:55,270 Father! 322 00:26:55,270 --> 00:26:58,320 Father! 323 00:26:58,320 --> 00:27:02,430 - Wei Guang, this is a general's wish. - Father! 324 00:27:02,430 --> 00:27:06,350 Only this way, could his full corpse be left. 325 00:27:06,350 --> 00:27:11,280 He didn't want to die at the execution ground, even more, he didn't want you to see him be torn apart. 326 00:27:29,770 --> 00:27:32,310 We'll say that we've already brought him to the execution grounds, 327 00:27:32,310 --> 00:27:34,720 and secretly taken care of it. 328 00:27:34,720 --> 00:27:36,640 You must not tell anyone. 329 00:27:36,640 --> 00:27:39,160 Your father is buried here, you know? 330 00:27:39,160 --> 00:27:40,680 Report! 331 00:27:43,120 --> 00:27:44,870 There's a group of soldiers passing by, let's go! 332 00:27:44,870 --> 00:27:48,630 Let's go! Go! 333 00:27:49,600 --> 00:27:51,940 - Father! Father! - Go, quickly! 334 00:27:51,940 --> 00:27:54,560 Father! 335 00:28:09,540 --> 00:28:11,200 Father! 336 00:28:11,200 --> 00:28:15,400 Father! Where did you go, Father? 337 00:28:15,400 --> 00:28:19,530 Father, where did you go? 338 00:28:34,050 --> 00:28:36,170 Giddy up. 339 00:28:44,190 --> 00:28:46,120 Your Majesty. 340 00:28:46,120 --> 00:28:48,780 - Both of you leave. - Yes. 341 00:28:50,670 --> 00:28:52,590 Wei Guang, 342 00:28:52,590 --> 00:28:56,010 where did you go last night? 343 00:28:56,010 --> 00:28:59,540 Since you summoned me here, I believe you already know. 344 00:29:00,800 --> 00:29:02,720 You, Grand Marshal Wei, 345 00:29:02,720 --> 00:29:06,010 you are in command of a massive army and are in the people's hearts. 346 00:29:06,010 --> 00:29:09,660 Every movement of yours is related to the situation in my Imperial court. 347 00:29:09,660 --> 00:29:12,810 The officials are your officials, and the soldiers are your soldiers. 348 00:29:12,810 --> 00:29:17,630 Even if I'm successful in another battle and can manipulate the officials, you are still the Emperor. 349 00:29:18,200 --> 00:29:19,990 Wei Guang, 350 00:29:19,990 --> 00:29:21,640 tell me, 351 00:29:21,640 --> 00:29:23,960 are you loyal to me? 352 00:29:23,960 --> 00:29:26,860 Or is it the person who's sitting in the throne? 353 00:29:27,780 --> 00:29:30,680 Your Majesty is worrying too much. I'm full dedicated to you. 354 00:29:30,680 --> 00:29:33,960 Whatever I'm doing, it's for the loyalty to the country. 355 00:29:33,960 --> 00:29:37,260 Are you reminding me... 356 00:29:37,260 --> 00:29:40,260 That I stole the one in your heart? 357 00:29:41,160 --> 00:29:43,780 I'm telling you, 358 00:29:43,780 --> 00:29:47,000 Ningzhi and my love developed after a period of time. 359 00:29:47,000 --> 00:29:48,980 We get along well with each other. 360 00:29:48,980 --> 00:29:52,100 You are the ruler of the country, of course you can do as you wish. 361 00:29:52,100 --> 00:29:54,750 Unlike myself. 362 00:29:54,750 --> 00:29:58,640 Do you want to know how your father... 363 00:29:58,640 --> 00:30:00,730 died? 364 00:30:00,730 --> 00:30:02,820 My father committed a crime. 365 00:30:02,820 --> 00:30:04,660 I won't ask. 366 00:30:05,760 --> 00:30:09,650 But I need to tell you the truth. 367 00:30:11,110 --> 00:30:13,850 General Wei Yan was brave and good in fighting. 368 00:30:13,850 --> 00:30:15,860 He was a brave general in Great Liang. 369 00:30:15,860 --> 00:30:18,540 Princess Royal fell for him at first sight. 370 00:30:18,540 --> 00:30:21,010 Everyday, she would wait and look out for General Wei, 371 00:30:21,010 --> 00:30:23,760 Only wanting to see him. 372 00:30:23,760 --> 00:30:28,940 But General Wei's wife had just passed away, so he did not respond. 373 00:30:28,940 --> 00:30:33,750 Princess Royal was heartbroken and getting thinner each day. 374 00:30:33,750 --> 00:30:36,020 After the past emperor knew, 375 00:30:36,020 --> 00:30:38,050 he was extremely anxious. 376 00:30:38,050 --> 00:30:43,210 And found out that Princess Royal had a "Yan" character carved on her wrist. 377 00:30:47,770 --> 00:30:49,500 What is this? 378 00:30:51,170 --> 00:30:57,440 The emperor only knew that Princess Royal fell to that place because of General Wei. 379 00:30:57,440 --> 00:31:00,160 So, he summoned General Wei. 380 00:31:00,160 --> 00:31:02,560 and forced him to remarry. 381 00:31:02,560 --> 00:31:05,490 But General Wei refused. 382 00:31:05,490 --> 00:31:11,010 The late Emperor persuaded Princess Royal to give up but who knew that she would say that 383 00:31:11,010 --> 00:31:16,420 she and General Wei already had intimate relations and are already husband and wife. 384 00:31:16,420 --> 00:31:19,370 When the emperor knew, he was furious. 385 00:31:19,370 --> 00:31:21,320 To protect the Royal Family's reputation, 386 00:31:21,320 --> 00:31:23,950 he colluded with an external enemy to accuse him of a criminal charge. 387 00:31:23,950 --> 00:31:25,910 General Wei was punished to death 388 00:31:26,420 --> 00:31:29,180 by having his body pulled apart by five horses. 389 00:31:31,260 --> 00:31:35,910 What I just said was all true. 390 00:31:40,190 --> 00:31:42,250 Then, Your Majesty, 391 00:31:42,250 --> 00:31:44,610 Where are my father's bones buried? 392 00:31:44,610 --> 00:31:46,970 Only the first emperor knows. 393 00:31:46,970 --> 00:31:50,460 If you want, I'll send people to search. 394 00:31:52,500 --> 00:31:54,080 Nevermind. 395 00:31:54,570 --> 00:31:56,760 There's no need to pursue this further. 396 00:31:57,250 --> 00:31:59,780 Since my father died a long time ago, 397 00:31:59,780 --> 00:32:02,420 there's no need to go to all that trouble. 398 00:32:06,240 --> 00:32:11,160 Your Majesty, don't worry. As long as I'm alive, I will protect you. 399 00:32:11,160 --> 00:32:15,200 I will risk my life to protect you, the country and its peace. 400 00:32:24,940 --> 00:32:26,780 I will never forget 401 00:32:26,780 --> 00:32:30,210 your bravery and loyalty. 402 00:32:37,910 --> 00:32:42,380 Wei Guang, tomorrow is your father's death anniversary. 403 00:32:42,380 --> 00:32:46,120 I'll accompany you to the execution grounds to pay my respects. 404 00:32:47,720 --> 00:32:49,550 And comfort him who's in heaven. 405 00:32:49,550 --> 00:32:52,370 Princess Royal is considerate. Thank you. 406 00:32:57,350 --> 00:33:00,520 Greetings, Your Majesty. 407 00:33:00,520 --> 00:33:04,200 How is it? Did Wei Guang has a fall-out with Princess Royal? 408 00:33:04,200 --> 00:33:08,400 I saw them like they usually are on a daily basis. 409 00:33:08,900 --> 00:33:11,550 So muddle-headed. 410 00:33:11,550 --> 00:33:15,660 Princess Royal is his deadly enemy. 411 00:33:15,660 --> 00:33:17,370 Does he not believe me? 412 00:33:17,370 --> 00:33:21,080 Frankly, what you told him were just rumors. 413 00:33:21,080 --> 00:33:23,860 Is there no one else who can prove it? 414 00:33:25,220 --> 00:33:28,080 This was all from eighteen years ago. 415 00:33:28,080 --> 00:33:32,090 The elders in the palace either left or passed away. 416 00:33:32,090 --> 00:33:36,110 The late Emperor deliberately hid this. The palace scribes didn't record it too. 417 00:33:36,110 --> 00:33:38,860 Till now, it's a pending case. 418 00:33:38,860 --> 00:33:41,670 The investigation was not substantiated by facts. Every word is true. 419 00:33:41,670 --> 00:33:43,920 There isn't a bit of a lie. 420 00:33:45,950 --> 00:33:51,760 Your Majesty, if what you said was the truth, then with Wei Guang's intelligence, I believe he'll see clearly. 421 00:33:51,760 --> 00:33:53,720 There's no need for you to worry. 422 00:33:55,960 --> 00:33:58,750 I hope so. 423 00:33:58,750 --> 00:34:00,500 If Wei Guang... 424 00:34:00,500 --> 00:34:03,380 Really sides with the Princess Royal, 425 00:34:03,380 --> 00:34:08,480 Then my Great Liang may arouse in battle and millions of people will die. 426 00:34:08,480 --> 00:34:10,460 Blood will flow for a thousand miles. 427 00:34:10,460 --> 00:34:14,030 Your Majesty, I will be by your side. 428 00:34:14,030 --> 00:34:16,540 I won't let the Great Liang come to that day. 429 00:34:19,620 --> 00:34:21,340 Ningzhi, 430 00:34:29,060 --> 00:34:32,690 I believe that one day, 431 00:34:32,690 --> 00:34:35,540 you will accept me. 432 00:34:35,540 --> 00:34:37,170 My love... 433 00:34:37,170 --> 00:34:39,610 Isn't less than Wei Guang's. 434 00:34:40,450 --> 00:34:43,510 Ningzhi will do everything to do assist your Majesty. 435 00:34:43,510 --> 00:34:46,970 I won't let Wei Guang takes the side with Princess Royal. 436 00:34:48,760 --> 00:34:50,960 I'm taking my leave. 437 00:34:50,960 --> 00:34:58,000 Your Majesty. 438 00:35:09,500 --> 00:35:13,600 Wei Guang, that year, your father 439 00:35:13,600 --> 00:35:17,100 was torn by five horses and died here. 440 00:35:39,100 --> 00:35:44,600 The meditation is rampant, and the soul does not escape (from Qu Yan's poem "Great Move") 441 00:35:44,600 --> 00:35:49,800 The soul is coming back. It can't drift far away. 442 00:35:49,800 --> 00:35:55,300 There is no east, west, south and north. 443 00:36:04,600 --> 00:36:06,600 Your Majesty. 444 00:36:06,600 --> 00:36:09,600 Your Highness has returned for so long, 445 00:36:09,600 --> 00:36:13,200 how come you've only come to see me now? 446 00:36:13,200 --> 00:36:17,000 Frankly, it's not that I don't miss you. 447 00:36:17,000 --> 00:36:19,800 I have been too busy when I returned to the palace. 448 00:36:19,800 --> 00:36:25,600 When the civil and military officials heard that I was back, they have been sending invitations to catch up with me. 449 00:36:25,600 --> 00:36:29,200 How about yesterday? I brought Grand Marshal Wei 450 00:36:29,200 --> 00:36:31,800 to worship General Wei. 451 00:36:31,800 --> 00:36:35,400 About General Wei, 452 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:40,800 it's still vivid in my mind and rather embarrassing. 453 00:36:40,800 --> 00:36:44,200 Royal Bother, Wei Guang has a grudge that he must take revenge for. 454 00:36:44,200 --> 00:36:48,200 Why don't you make use of the Autumn Hunt as an excuse to leave the palace to evade this issue? 455 00:36:51,200 --> 00:36:56,000 Princess Royal should be the one to evade this instead. 456 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:58,220 If you didn't form love to hate 457 00:36:58,220 --> 00:37:01,000 and planted false evidence that General Wei had intimate relations with you, 458 00:37:01,000 --> 00:37:03,200 how would you anger the past Emperor 459 00:37:03,200 --> 00:37:07,000 causing him to be torn by five horses to death. 460 00:37:07,000 --> 00:37:09,400 Your Majesty, what are you talking about? 461 00:37:10,400 --> 00:37:12,400 Did you lose your head out of anger? 462 00:37:12,400 --> 00:37:14,700 All nonsense. 463 00:37:15,500 --> 00:37:19,200 You are the Emperor. Your words carry weight. 464 00:37:19,200 --> 00:37:23,200 How can I fabricate the facts and frame Princess Royal? 465 00:37:23,200 --> 00:37:27,200 I recall that Your Majesty told General Wei to write a letter to Royal Sister 466 00:37:27,200 --> 00:37:30,000 with all her love letters to the past emperor. 467 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:33,800 and fabricated the crime of General Wei in front of the late Emperor. 468 00:37:34,800 --> 00:37:37,600 Your Majesty, you've really forgotten? 469 00:37:37,600 --> 00:37:42,700 That year, you held this hand to show the late Emperor 470 00:37:42,700 --> 00:37:45,400 and said that this was the evidence. 471 00:37:45,400 --> 00:37:49,200 Yes. Although I was young and immature then but everything that happened... 472 00:37:49,200 --> 00:37:52,200 It's still vivid in my mind, and even after all these years, 473 00:37:52,200 --> 00:37:54,800 I still haven't forgotten. 474 00:37:56,000 --> 00:38:00,300 You guys are lying. You guys are separating us. 475 00:38:01,200 --> 00:38:05,800 Your Majesty, don't be angry. 476 00:38:09,500 --> 00:38:15,000 Frankly, there's some friendship between me and Grand Marshal. 477 00:38:15,000 --> 00:38:18,200 If not, I would have said on the behalf of His Majesty that 478 00:38:18,200 --> 00:38:21,000 it is simply the murder of your father. 479 00:38:21,000 --> 00:38:25,800 Or perhaps, it's regicide instead. 480 00:38:28,200 --> 00:38:32,100 Scram. Get lost! 481 00:38:33,800 --> 00:38:38,400 Instead of being angry, why don't you calm down and think? 482 00:38:38,400 --> 00:38:39,800 Since the overall situation is already set, 483 00:38:39,800 --> 00:38:43,600 shouldn't we find the opportunity to sit down and have a proper talk? 484 00:38:43,600 --> 00:38:46,600 After all, we're still family. 485 00:38:46,600 --> 00:38:48,800 I want you all to get out of my sight! 486 00:38:49,800 --> 00:38:52,400 Xiao Yu, let's go. 487 00:38:52,400 --> 00:38:53,800 Yes. 488 00:38:54,940 --> 00:38:57,140 Take care, Your Majesty. 489 00:39:09,220 --> 00:39:12,500 Your Majesty, are you okay? 490 00:39:23,000 --> 00:39:25,000 Your Majesty, there's no serious problem with your health. 491 00:39:25,000 --> 00:39:28,400 You were simply overly agitated. You will be fine after a few days of rest. 492 00:39:28,400 --> 00:39:30,800 Enough. Go on. 493 00:39:30,800 --> 00:39:32,300 Yes. 494 00:39:40,100 --> 00:39:42,000 Your Majesty, do you feel better? 495 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:45,000 First, take a nap. Rest for a bit. 496 00:39:45,000 --> 00:39:48,540 Ningzhi, I'm worried that 497 00:39:48,540 --> 00:39:51,400 Wei Guang will be bewitched by Princess Royal 498 00:39:51,400 --> 00:39:54,500 and thinks that I killed his father. 499 00:39:54,500 --> 00:39:58,400 Currently, many officials in the Imperial court are investing in Princess Royal. 500 00:39:58,400 --> 00:40:02,800 But Wei Guang controls the massive military army. As long as he's not swayed, 501 00:40:02,800 --> 00:40:05,000 the country can still be protected. 502 00:40:08,400 --> 00:40:12,400 Ningzhi, I hope you will meet Wei Guang. 503 00:40:12,400 --> 00:40:15,700 I need you to pass something on to him. 504 00:40:15,700 --> 00:40:17,400 Your Majesty... 505 00:40:19,730 --> 00:40:22,240 This isn't in line with the rules. 506 00:40:27,800 --> 00:40:29,680 Ningzhi, 507 00:40:29,700 --> 00:40:33,700 all I can rely on is you now. 508 00:40:34,450 --> 00:40:37,000 No matter what, 509 00:40:37,000 --> 00:40:40,400 I believe that he will believe you. 510 00:40:53,500 --> 00:40:56,200 Relay my decree to let Eunuch Sun go to the Ministry of Justice 511 00:40:56,200 --> 00:40:59,200 and bring back all the files that are related to the harem. 512 00:40:59,200 --> 00:41:04,000 After this, he's to go to the Official Bureau and bring back all the ledgers of the harem for me to check. 513 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:05,700 - Yes. - Yes. 514 00:41:06,600 --> 00:41:09,200 Light up all the lights in Yong De Palace. 515 00:41:09,200 --> 00:41:10,800 Yes. 516 00:41:42,470 --> 00:41:44,540 Grand Marshal Wei. 517 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:55,000 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Legend of the Phoenix Volunteer Team @ Viki 518 00:42:08,750 --> 00:42:16,050 ♫ In the clear sky, thousands of fireflies drift around ♫ 519 00:42:17,600 --> 00:42:25,000 ♫ You were once the most ordinary firefly of them all ♫ 520 00:42:26,510 --> 00:42:30,400 ♫ When you approached me, time stopped ♫ 521 00:42:30,400 --> 00:42:33,800 ♫ My heart started racing ♫ 522 00:42:33,800 --> 00:42:42,000 ♫ It was like a dream ♫ 523 00:42:44,290 --> 00:42:52,000 ♫ I travel against the light in search for a faraway shadow ♫ 524 00:42:53,110 --> 00:43:00,960 ♫ The crowded mountain cities, but I find it so peaceful ♫ 525 00:43:02,100 --> 00:43:06,600 ♫ I really want to let go of my name and identity ♫ 526 00:43:06,600 --> 00:43:10,000 ♫ I will watch the peaceful marketplace with you ♫ 527 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:18,400 ♫ I will wait with you for the rain to stop ♫ 528 00:43:18,400 --> 00:43:27,500 ♫ I will wait with you for the rain to stop ♫ 529 00:43:27,500 --> 00:43:36,600 ♫ So that all the dangerous rivers can soften your eyes ♫ 530 00:43:36,600 --> 00:43:41,000 ♫ Like the crystal tears in the dead of night ♫ 531 00:43:41,000 --> 00:43:45,300 ♫ My heart has become more transparent and stronger ♫ 532 00:43:45,300 --> 00:43:54,200 ♫ Even if it aches, it will not break ♫ 44956