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If anyone were to give Your Majesty the map, 10 00:02:02,700 --> 00:02:07,400 it should be Noble Consort Ning, not this servant. 11 00:02:09,800 --> 00:02:13,200 Then I will not say anything of it. That's fine then, right? 12 00:02:13,800 --> 00:02:15,400 Thank you Your Majesty. 13 00:03:15,100 --> 00:03:16,400 Let's go. 14 00:03:37,800 --> 00:03:39,200 How is it? You're fine? 15 00:03:39,200 --> 00:03:40,700 I'm fine. 16 00:03:40,700 --> 00:03:43,200 Yanzheng's people sure aren't simple. 17 00:03:43,200 --> 00:03:46,800 That's because their master isn't a simple person. Yandu is such a big place, 18 00:03:46,800 --> 00:03:49,800 Yet Princess Royal chose the place that was the closest to the palace. 19 00:03:49,800 --> 00:03:52,300 The most dangerous place is also the safest. 20 00:03:53,000 --> 00:03:54,600 It's on fire! 21 00:03:59,800 --> 00:04:02,100 Hurry and run! 22 00:04:11,400 --> 00:04:13,300 [Palace] 23 00:04:19,420 --> 00:04:21,380 Greetings to Your Majesty. 24 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,800 You guys all leave. 25 00:04:23,800 --> 00:04:25,100 Yes. 26 00:04:32,900 --> 00:04:36,600 Ningzhi, why did you come only now? Where did you go? 27 00:04:36,600 --> 00:04:41,200 I was viewing flowers with Princess Royal. Didn't you want me to get closer to her? 28 00:04:41,200 --> 00:04:43,900 Is there any movements on her end? 29 00:04:50,100 --> 00:04:52,200 Your Majesty! 30 00:04:53,800 --> 00:04:55,200 Empress Dowager! 31 00:04:55,800 --> 00:04:58,400 Empress Dowager! 32 00:05:04,400 --> 00:05:06,200 Someone come! 33 00:05:06,200 --> 00:05:07,800 Hurry and see what happened outside! 34 00:05:07,800 --> 00:05:09,200 Yes! 35 00:05:18,600 --> 00:05:21,600 Older sister, it's an earthquake! This palace is about to collapse! Hurry and leave! 36 00:05:21,600 --> 00:05:23,600 This is definitely an explosion! 37 00:05:24,200 --> 00:05:26,850 Could it be that something happened to the salt storage? 38 00:05:35,200 --> 00:05:38,200 Another prediction has come true. 39 00:05:40,700 --> 00:05:43,000 Your Majesty! Your Majesty, are you okay? 40 00:05:44,200 --> 00:05:47,400 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 41 00:05:47,400 --> 00:05:50,000 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 42 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,600 Your Majesty, are you okay? 43 00:05:51,600 --> 00:05:54,200 Your Majesty, are you alright? 44 00:05:54,200 --> 00:05:57,000 I am fine. What hapepened? 45 00:05:57,000 --> 00:05:58,800 The situation is still unclear. 46 00:05:58,800 --> 00:06:02,000 I only know that a large explosion happened at Yongdong Gate. 47 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:04,500 The surround three li have been flattened. 48 00:06:04,500 --> 00:06:06,600 It's full of devastation, Your Majesty! 49 00:06:06,600 --> 00:06:10,300 A big explosion? Have there been any injuries or deaths? 50 00:06:10,300 --> 00:06:13,400 We don't have a clear count of the number of people, but there's a large population density over there. 51 00:06:13,400 --> 00:06:18,100 Looking at the situation over there, there should be at least seven or eight hundred. 52 00:06:20,600 --> 00:06:22,600 - Hurry and help the Emperor rest! - Yes. 53 00:06:22,600 --> 00:06:24,000 Your Majesty! 54 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:27,000 Are you alright? Your Majesty! 55 00:06:27,000 --> 00:06:28,400 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 56 00:06:28,400 --> 00:06:31,400 The Empress Dowager has been hit by the tiles, and she's currently unconscious! 57 00:06:41,400 --> 00:06:45,000 Your Majesty! Your Majesty, are you alright? 58 00:06:45,000 --> 00:06:47,600 I'm alright. How's the Emperor? 59 00:06:47,600 --> 00:06:49,000 The Emperor is fine. 60 00:06:49,000 --> 00:06:52,600 Your Majesty, please send down a decree 61 00:06:52,600 --> 00:06:55,200 to let the four academies' palace maids and all the eunuchs 62 00:06:55,200 --> 00:06:59,400 as well as anyone who can help to go to Yongdong Gate to save people! 63 00:07:01,320 --> 00:07:04,610 A severe explosion happened at Yongdong Gate. 64 00:07:05,600 --> 00:07:08,200 Have there been a lot of deaths? 65 00:07:08,200 --> 00:07:09,800 Possibly... 66 00:07:11,200 --> 00:07:13,400 seven or eight hundred. 67 00:07:13,400 --> 00:07:15,800 Hurry and give me a brush. I must write a decree! 68 00:07:15,800 --> 00:07:17,300 Yes. 69 00:07:19,800 --> 00:07:22,100 Tian Qi 14th, summer. 70 00:07:22,100 --> 00:07:25,600 Numerous calamaties happened., 71 00:07:25,600 --> 00:07:31,000 The various officials racked their brains trying to think of ways to preserve the autumn tax storage. 72 00:07:31,000 --> 00:07:36,000 At this time, in Jingcheng's Yandu, a large explosion happened. 73 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:40,000 Like a giant bolt of lightning, it woke up the people and the officials. 74 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:42,000 Hurry, everyone go help out! 75 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,600 Hurry and go! 76 00:07:43,600 --> 00:07:44,400 How's the situation? 77 00:07:44,400 --> 00:07:46,700 Noble Consort Ning! Noble Consort Ning! 78 00:07:47,400 --> 00:07:51,000 Noble Consort Ning, the Empress Dowager has woken up but her mental status has not receovered. 79 00:07:51,000 --> 00:07:52,500 I understand. 80 00:07:53,800 --> 00:07:58,400 Noble Consort Ning! Noble Consort Ning! I went to Marshal's residence to ask already. They said that Great Marshal Wei left in the morning, 81 00:07:58,400 --> 00:08:00,600 and he still hasn't returned yet. 82 00:08:01,400 --> 00:08:03,000 I understand. 83 00:08:05,800 --> 00:08:10,400 Your Majesty, for what purpose do I owe your honored visit? 84 00:08:10,400 --> 00:08:13,200 I heard that you have a new prediction. 85 00:08:14,080 --> 00:08:19,350 Didn't Your Majesty mock that none of this criminal's predictions would come true? 86 00:08:20,400 --> 00:08:22,900 Do you have any insider information? 87 00:08:24,510 --> 00:08:28,120 Your Majesty is suspecting that I did something. 88 00:08:28,120 --> 00:08:31,000 This big matter will be written down in the books of history 89 00:08:31,000 --> 00:08:33,600 as an unsolved mystery. 90 00:08:33,600 --> 00:08:36,000 Even if I had the powers of the heavens, 91 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:38,800 I still wouldn't be able to do something as big as this. 92 00:08:40,750 --> 00:08:43,830 It's just that when I close my eyes, 93 00:08:44,600 --> 00:08:48,400 I would see a fireball rising in the sky, 94 00:08:48,400 --> 00:08:52,600 and thick smoke would rise from the ground. 95 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:57,000 Since Your Majesty has come, 96 00:08:57,000 --> 00:09:00,300 then I will tell Your Majesty a secret. 97 00:09:01,250 --> 00:09:04,080 That person that you desire in your heart 98 00:09:04,780 --> 00:09:07,980 has already died in this disaster. 99 00:09:15,000 --> 00:09:17,800 Look at how he's doing. 100 00:09:17,800 --> 00:09:20,000 Slowly. 101 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:21,600 There's more medicine up there. 102 00:09:24,980 --> 00:09:28,310 The Empress has arrived! 103 00:09:31,000 --> 00:09:33,200 Greetings to the Empress. 104 00:09:33,200 --> 00:09:34,600 Rise. 105 00:09:34,600 --> 00:09:37,800 Your Majesty, how is the Empress Dowager? 106 00:09:37,800 --> 00:09:40,200 It seems like she'll need some time to recuperate. 107 00:09:40,200 --> 00:09:43,100 As long as it's nothing big, she'll be able to recover. 108 00:09:48,400 --> 00:09:50,000 My people, 109 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:52,900 such a big matter happened in the imperial city, 110 00:09:52,900 --> 00:09:56,300 I must express my condolences. The Emperor deeply loves his people 111 00:09:56,300 --> 00:10:01,600 and immediately after this happened, he had me come out to care for the wounded. 112 00:10:01,600 --> 00:10:04,000 The court is also treating this as a serious matter, 113 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:06,600 and we have decided to use the national treasury 114 00:10:06,600 --> 00:10:11,000 to compensate the wounded and the deceased to hope that you will rest peacefully. 115 00:10:11,000 --> 00:10:13,600 Thanks to the Emperor for his generosity. 116 00:10:14,300 --> 00:10:16,400 Have you found Great Marshal Wei? 117 00:10:16,400 --> 00:10:17,800 Not yet. 118 00:10:17,800 --> 00:10:19,800 What about Lang Kun? 119 00:10:19,800 --> 00:10:21,600 Your Majesty. 120 00:10:21,600 --> 00:10:26,200 I am a soldier on patrol and I recently saw Lord Lang Kun in front of the restaurant that exploded. 121 00:10:26,200 --> 00:10:27,400 What happened? 122 00:10:27,400 --> 00:10:30,400 Afterwards the restaurant suddenly exploded and I was blown away. 123 00:10:30,400 --> 00:10:33,000 I don't know how the two of them are. 124 00:10:33,000 --> 00:10:36,600 Them? Other than Lang Kun, who else was there? 125 00:10:36,600 --> 00:10:39,400 There was a male behind him that seemed to be quite tall. 126 00:10:39,400 --> 00:10:43,100 I was standing in the back and couldn't identify his features clearly. 127 00:11:18,080 --> 00:11:21,980 Greetings...Your Majesty. 128 00:11:23,470 --> 00:11:25,720 You certainly have a charmed life. 129 00:11:25,720 --> 00:11:28,210 Yong De Palace received some currents even so far away. 130 00:11:28,210 --> 00:11:32,240 You were in the center and the explosion...and lived. 131 00:11:32,240 --> 00:11:35,750 It was all thanks to you. 132 00:11:35,750 --> 00:11:40,150 My master also said that I was like a cat and had nine lives. 133 00:11:40,150 --> 00:11:44,550 If you continue on like this, nine lives won't be enough. 134 00:11:45,100 --> 00:11:50,890 I'll send people to bring medicine. Don't do anything and just recover. 135 00:11:50,890 --> 00:11:53,560 Don't worry, it's all surface injuries. 136 00:11:53,560 --> 00:11:57,290 My bones weren't harmed. I'll be good in a few days. 137 00:12:03,640 --> 00:12:06,520 [East Gate] 138 00:12:20,780 --> 00:12:22,570 Consort Ning! 139 00:12:23,830 --> 00:12:28,200 Consort Ning, Grand Marshal Wei has returned. He is perfectly fine. 140 00:12:32,120 --> 00:12:36,150 [Palace] 141 00:12:41,150 --> 00:12:43,380 Greetings, Your Majesty. 142 00:12:44,670 --> 00:12:48,110 Wei Guang, are you alright? 143 00:12:48,920 --> 00:12:51,700 I'm fine. The explosion was very powerful this time. 144 00:12:51,700 --> 00:12:54,130 I was hit in the head by a flying brick. 145 00:12:54,130 --> 00:12:56,890 I spent my night in a little alley. 146 00:12:56,890 --> 00:12:59,820 Don't worry, I'm fine. 147 00:12:59,820 --> 00:13:01,550 It's been two years. 148 00:13:01,550 --> 00:13:05,140 My sister and I spent two years. 149 00:13:05,140 --> 00:13:09,090 We wasted effort building that saltpeter storehouse. 150 00:13:10,060 --> 00:13:13,430 Gone...all gone! 151 00:13:13,430 --> 00:13:17,890 No need to stress. But, there is one thing I don't understand. 152 00:13:17,890 --> 00:13:21,950 I heard Yan Kuan had a prediction about the explosion long ago. 153 00:13:21,950 --> 00:13:28,020 But, Sir Yan did not speak about it nor have any defense. 154 00:13:28,020 --> 00:13:31,600 I asked Sir Yan. 155 00:13:31,600 --> 00:13:34,420 He said his brother had calculations. 156 00:13:34,420 --> 00:13:38,130 He'll share them when the time is right. 157 00:13:39,210 --> 00:13:43,740 This is an opportunity for us. 158 00:13:43,740 --> 00:13:47,500 This time, hundreds of people died from the palace explosion. It's something that's never occurred. 159 00:13:47,500 --> 00:13:50,320 The folks are probably nervous and worried. 160 00:13:50,320 --> 00:13:54,420 If someone spreads rumors saying His Majesty has no sense of humanity, 161 00:13:54,420 --> 00:13:58,550 They will believe that gods are punishing them. 162 00:14:01,380 --> 00:14:04,940 Luckily, this time we have a unique person siding with us. 163 00:14:04,940 --> 00:14:09,960 Yan Kuan's prediction became true. And his words were accurate. 164 00:14:09,960 --> 00:14:13,580 You really are interesting. I sensed that long ago. 165 00:14:13,580 --> 00:14:17,980 Don't worry, I'll definitely get your brother out of jail. 166 00:14:17,980 --> 00:14:22,730 At that time, you two will assist us. 167 00:14:22,730 --> 00:14:25,060 Grand things will be accomplished. 168 00:14:35,560 --> 00:14:37,980 Your Majesty, up until now, 169 00:14:37,980 --> 00:14:39,880 Eight hundred and thirty-six people have died. 170 00:14:39,880 --> 00:14:41,720 -Living count is... -Alright. 171 00:14:41,720 --> 00:14:43,520 Stop saying that. 172 00:14:43,520 --> 00:14:47,010 Be compassionate to the family of the deceased and injured. 173 00:14:47,010 --> 00:14:49,080 Leave. 174 00:14:49,080 --> 00:14:50,730 Yes. 175 00:14:58,140 --> 00:15:00,220 Why aren't you leaving? 176 00:15:00,220 --> 00:15:02,460 What are you doing there? 177 00:15:04,920 --> 00:15:08,210 Your Majesty, I have one request. 178 00:15:08,210 --> 00:15:10,050 Ban Ling 'er! 179 00:15:11,620 --> 00:15:14,340 Why are you always requesting all day and night? 180 00:15:14,340 --> 00:15:15,750 I don't want to hear it! 181 00:15:15,750 --> 00:15:21,150 But these days, you have been frail and nervous. 182 00:15:21,150 --> 00:15:23,690 I've take to concern of it. 183 00:15:23,690 --> 00:15:26,410 You've done so much for the people of Great Liang, 184 00:15:26,410 --> 00:15:29,220 But, no one can ever understand you. 185 00:15:30,430 --> 00:15:35,320 I am the Emperor of Great Liang, the ruler of today and tomorrow. 186 00:15:35,320 --> 00:15:38,660 If I can do something for the people, 187 00:15:38,660 --> 00:15:44,440 No matter how tough it is, I won't complain. 188 00:15:45,280 --> 00:15:49,960 Actually, I'm more worried about Consort Ning. 189 00:15:49,960 --> 00:15:54,440 She acts on impulse, so once she knows you ordered it... 190 00:15:54,440 --> 00:15:57,520 I'm afraid...there'll be a time of misunderstanding. 191 00:15:57,520 --> 00:15:59,190 There'll be many troubles. 192 00:15:59,190 --> 00:16:02,430 Your words...have some sense. 193 00:16:11,250 --> 00:16:14,450 I heard that you came to find me many times. 194 00:16:14,450 --> 00:16:16,170 What is it? 195 00:16:16,170 --> 00:16:18,580 Did the explosion have to do with you? 196 00:16:20,950 --> 00:16:22,720 Tell me. 197 00:16:24,140 --> 00:16:27,900 I only told you the location of the saltpeter storehouse. 198 00:16:28,640 --> 00:16:32,150 On the morning of the explosion, we met. 199 00:16:32,150 --> 00:16:36,590 You told me you could find the exact location and get rid of the storehouse. 200 00:16:37,270 --> 00:16:40,300 Did something happen during the process? 201 00:16:41,760 --> 00:16:44,530 Tell me personally. 202 00:16:44,530 --> 00:16:46,250 Ning Zhi, 203 00:16:47,010 --> 00:16:49,150 I understand how you're feeling. 204 00:16:49,150 --> 00:16:51,080 I'm also sad that many people died. 205 00:16:51,080 --> 00:16:55,200 But, I'm a marshal. I've seen more dead people than you have. 206 00:16:55,200 --> 00:16:57,530 If the storehouse didn't explode today, 207 00:16:57,530 --> 00:17:01,550 Then, thousands more people would've died. 208 00:17:04,470 --> 00:17:08,850 When I was fighting in Ping province, I once killed three thousand in a day. 209 00:17:08,850 --> 00:17:13,690 I don't even know how many people I've killed with these hands. 210 00:17:13,690 --> 00:17:17,290 People die for kings. Anyone who is able to get to where I am right now, 211 00:17:17,290 --> 00:17:19,600 is merciless. 212 00:17:23,450 --> 00:17:26,070 I haven't thought of it. 213 00:17:26,070 --> 00:17:28,650 Maybe what you're saying is right. 214 00:17:29,920 --> 00:17:34,900 Killing a hundred to save a thousand is something big. 215 00:17:35,720 --> 00:17:38,120 I'm just a woman. 216 00:17:38,120 --> 00:17:44,080 I only know the dead people I see through the smoke. 217 00:17:45,080 --> 00:17:49,290 Their families' pained looks. 218 00:17:49,290 --> 00:17:51,850 Hopeless mourning. 219 00:17:53,520 --> 00:17:55,630 I have no way... 220 00:17:56,600 --> 00:18:01,030 I have no way to accept what you said. 221 00:18:06,160 --> 00:18:08,690 Before to me, 222 00:18:09,480 --> 00:18:12,600 You were a person worthy of trust. 223 00:18:12,600 --> 00:18:14,690 But from now on, 224 00:18:16,740 --> 00:18:18,540 You're not. 225 00:18:23,450 --> 00:18:29,580 Ning Zhi, it's a man's duty to defeat Princess Royal and protect the country. 226 00:18:30,630 --> 00:18:35,300 So us men do that. You live peacefully in the Inner Palace. 227 00:18:35,300 --> 00:18:36,920 Okay. 228 00:19:14,260 --> 00:19:19,160 Don't worry. I made everyone leave. 229 00:19:19,880 --> 00:19:22,430 This explosion left everyone in shock. 230 00:19:22,430 --> 00:19:24,790 It did allow me the chance to fix up Princess Royal 231 00:19:24,790 --> 00:19:28,400 and keep her in my line of vision. 232 00:19:28,400 --> 00:19:30,200 Don't worry, Your Majesty. 233 00:19:30,200 --> 00:19:32,830 You are in good condition. 234 00:19:33,330 --> 00:19:35,220 I am old now. 235 00:19:35,220 --> 00:19:39,460 And adding on what happened, I'm even more muddled now. 236 00:19:39,460 --> 00:19:43,730 I've forgotten so many things that happened. 237 00:19:43,730 --> 00:19:47,090 Then, have you forgotten who I am? 238 00:19:47,090 --> 00:19:50,030 So, I'll have to be Lang Kun for my whole life? 239 00:19:50,030 --> 00:19:52,060 That's not good. 240 00:19:52,060 --> 00:19:55,690 What, me protecting you isn't enough? 241 00:19:55,690 --> 00:19:59,400 You have to drag the Empress Dowager to worry with you? 242 00:20:01,180 --> 00:20:05,930 Oh right, any movements from the Princess and Prince? 243 00:20:05,930 --> 00:20:09,100 With something so big that happened, things are very tense. 244 00:20:09,100 --> 00:20:12,060 I think they won't do anything right now. 245 00:20:12,060 --> 00:20:16,780 These two rebels caused so many deaths. 246 00:20:19,460 --> 00:20:23,060 You two also suffered. 247 00:20:23,060 --> 00:20:28,130 And Wei Guang and Ning Zhi. I am so sorry. 248 00:20:41,990 --> 00:20:43,520 The drawing's done? 249 00:20:43,520 --> 00:20:45,810 Hurry and show me. 250 00:20:45,810 --> 00:20:49,260 Your Majesty, why'd you have me draw Xiu Lan all of a sudden? 251 00:20:49,260 --> 00:20:51,190 I'm just curious... 252 00:20:51,190 --> 00:20:56,080 What the woman who's been in your heart for ten years or so looks like. 253 00:20:56,080 --> 00:20:58,460 She's just a common lady with no uniqueness. 254 00:20:58,460 --> 00:21:00,510 I don't believe you. 255 00:21:02,950 --> 00:21:05,260 Pure and dignified... 256 00:21:05,260 --> 00:21:08,900 Seems she is somewhat educated. 257 00:21:08,900 --> 00:21:11,290 Is she a scholar's daughter? 258 00:21:11,290 --> 00:21:14,100 Her father is a teacher at the academy. 259 00:21:14,100 --> 00:21:16,230 How is her family doing? 260 00:21:16,230 --> 00:21:22,070 Her parents are healthy. She has many siblings and is the youngest. 261 00:21:22,690 --> 00:21:27,950 Your Majesty, tomorrow is Xiu Lan's death anniversary, I want to go commemorate. 262 00:21:27,950 --> 00:21:32,340 Perfect. Help me bring this gift to her. 263 00:21:35,820 --> 00:21:37,840 This bracelet. 264 00:21:38,430 --> 00:21:40,990 I cannot accept this grand gift. 265 00:21:40,990 --> 00:21:45,080 It's not for you, it's for Xiu Lan's family. 266 00:21:45,080 --> 00:21:48,680 Let them properly repair her tomb. 267 00:21:48,680 --> 00:21:52,140 But this bracelet...is your prized possession. 268 00:21:52,710 --> 00:21:55,360 These are all exterior objects. 269 00:21:55,360 --> 00:21:59,300 Doing something meaningful is more important. 270 00:22:03,420 --> 00:22:06,780 Take it, or else I won't be happy. 271 00:22:06,780 --> 00:22:10,180 Yes. I thank you for Xiu Lan. 272 00:22:23,470 --> 00:22:25,650 Lang Kun, you finally came. 273 00:22:27,140 --> 00:22:31,080 Consort Ning, we have nothing to discuss. 274 00:22:31,080 --> 00:22:33,080 I'm just coincidentally leaving the palace. 275 00:22:33,080 --> 00:22:37,500 And also returning this to you. 276 00:22:37,500 --> 00:22:39,110 Wait. 277 00:22:41,050 --> 00:22:43,060 What do you want? 278 00:22:43,060 --> 00:22:44,950 The person behind me told me that 279 00:22:44,950 --> 00:22:48,870 If I'm in danger, someone will help me. 280 00:22:48,870 --> 00:22:51,970 Right now, I have something very important. 281 00:22:51,970 --> 00:22:54,730 I need you to free me from error. 282 00:22:54,730 --> 00:22:59,260 Someone told me you were right in front of the restaurant the day of the explosion. 283 00:22:59,260 --> 00:23:02,020 There was another man by your side. 284 00:23:02,020 --> 00:23:05,380 What goal...did you two have? 285 00:23:07,270 --> 00:23:09,620 Wei Guang was right, 286 00:23:09,620 --> 00:23:12,590 You really aren't suitable for this. 287 00:23:12,590 --> 00:23:14,740 If you don't explain clearly, then don't even think about leaving! 288 00:23:14,740 --> 00:23:18,900 Did you two cause the explosion? Was the other person Wei Guang? 289 00:23:23,880 --> 00:23:28,920 Consort Ning, did you know... A person's soft heart... 290 00:23:28,920 --> 00:23:33,190 Will kill yourself and the people you care about. 291 00:23:33,190 --> 00:23:37,800 If someone wanted me to kill you, I wouldn't think twice. 292 00:23:37,800 --> 00:23:39,630 Would you be able to? 293 00:23:40,780 --> 00:23:42,680 Over confident. 294 00:23:47,760 --> 00:23:50,590 You already know we're on the same side. 295 00:23:50,590 --> 00:23:54,160 Isn't it just killing? Who said I couldn't? 296 00:23:54,760 --> 00:23:58,950 Alright, interesting. 297 00:23:59,920 --> 00:24:02,270 Then I'll tell you, 298 00:24:02,270 --> 00:24:06,640 The restaurant exploding had nothing to do with me or Wei Guang. 299 00:24:06,640 --> 00:24:11,640 Because the person standing with me was Wei Guang. 300 00:24:21,120 --> 00:24:27,440 Then why did Wei Guang have to say he did it? 301 00:24:28,580 --> 00:24:31,370 Wei Guang contains his father's blood. 302 00:24:31,370 --> 00:24:34,960 The son and father share their good points. 303 00:24:34,960 --> 00:24:40,770 Of course, it's a deadly weak point, which is blind devotion. 304 00:24:42,320 --> 00:24:45,920 You thought that Wei Guang's father wasn't a scapegoat for the previous emperor? 305 00:24:45,920 --> 00:24:51,040 Now, isn't Wei Guang just the same for the emperor? 306 00:24:52,280 --> 00:24:56,440 What did you say? What scapegoat? 307 00:24:56,440 --> 00:24:58,420 Of course, there's another reason. 308 00:24:59,510 --> 00:25:04,220 It's because of you. He wants you to take back. 309 00:25:04,220 --> 00:25:09,400 To stop our dangerous life-style, you know? 310 00:25:24,870 --> 00:25:26,620 Your Majesty, that day we sent 311 00:25:26,620 --> 00:25:31,770 people to explode the storehouse. Two got lost and three fainted. 312 00:25:31,770 --> 00:25:33,720 What? 313 00:25:33,720 --> 00:25:37,590 Didn't you tell me they were dead? 314 00:25:37,590 --> 00:25:40,540 I didn't do my job right, please forgive me. 315 00:25:40,540 --> 00:25:42,720 I want these three people... 316 00:25:43,460 --> 00:25:46,070 To become the heroes of Great Liang. 317 00:25:46,070 --> 00:25:48,400 They'll go down in history. 318 00:25:48,400 --> 00:25:50,450 Understood? 319 00:25:57,860 --> 00:26:02,500 Your Majesty, the emperor knows you've been working hard to support the folks. 320 00:26:02,500 --> 00:26:05,720 He sent me to see if you're overworking. 321 00:26:05,720 --> 00:26:08,580 Too many people were harmed this time. 322 00:26:08,580 --> 00:26:14,040 How could I be calm? Except, I will help His Majesty. 323 00:26:14,040 --> 00:26:18,000 Oh right, Consort Ning. Tomorrow night, the four main maids of Lihua Academy 324 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:20,960 will set out flower lanterns in the Royal Garden prayings. 325 00:26:20,960 --> 00:26:22,890 Pray? 326 00:26:23,750 --> 00:26:27,790 Tomorrow seems to be Qixi. Are you going to pray for a good marriage? 327 00:26:27,790 --> 00:26:29,900 Once entering the palace, it's as deep as the sea.. 328 00:26:29,900 --> 00:26:33,160 How could we dare pray for a good marriage? 329 00:26:33,160 --> 00:26:35,800 In reality, everyone is praying for you. 330 00:26:35,800 --> 00:26:38,090 - For me? - Yes. 331 00:26:38,090 --> 00:26:40,210 Why pray for me? 332 00:26:40,210 --> 00:26:43,260 Everyone says that, Noble Consort Ning has a heart of the Buddha. 333 00:26:43,260 --> 00:26:47,880 If it wasn't for your help, how could we live such a good life? 334 00:26:47,880 --> 00:26:52,500 So everyone's very grateful for you, and wanted to pray for you. 335 00:26:53,870 --> 00:26:56,930 If you guys want to pray for me, 336 00:26:56,930 --> 00:27:01,550 pay for the people who died in the explosion, and their families. 337 00:27:01,550 --> 00:27:05,510 Your Majesty, this time you were helpful with the explosion. 338 00:27:05,510 --> 00:27:08,840 If it wasn't for you, there would be more hurt people. 339 00:27:08,840 --> 00:27:11,290 I only wish to be calm. 340 00:27:12,600 --> 00:27:14,760 Whenever I close my eyes, 341 00:27:14,760 --> 00:27:19,640 I can hear the bitter cries from the families of the deceased. 342 00:27:19,640 --> 00:27:22,040 It is unbearable, indeed. 343 00:27:22,040 --> 00:27:26,720 But, I remember the day we saw the storehouse inventory, 344 00:27:26,720 --> 00:27:28,640 Things were measured in units only up to five kilograms. 345 00:27:28,640 --> 00:27:31,310 Why would such a big explosion happen? 346 00:27:37,340 --> 00:27:39,940 Ban Ling'er, how do you know 347 00:27:39,940 --> 00:27:42,550 what five kilograms has to do with the saltpeter? 348 00:27:42,550 --> 00:27:44,870 Do you not remember? 349 00:27:45,860 --> 00:27:50,880 That day, when we were burying the Prince. I saw the map, too. 350 00:27:52,070 --> 00:27:55,330 I don't remember. Maybe I am too confused. 351 00:27:55,330 --> 00:28:02,420 -Your memory is better. -So, you must rest and take care of yourself. 352 00:28:02,420 --> 00:28:06,490 Then... do you remember 353 00:28:06,490 --> 00:28:08,610 How much saltpeter there was? 354 00:28:08,610 --> 00:28:14,180 I remember... I think, it's around a few hundred pounds? 355 00:28:14,180 --> 00:28:19,570 Then on the map...what was the heaviest load of saltpeter? 356 00:28:19,570 --> 00:28:22,510 Only thirty pounds, and it was delivered last year. 357 00:28:22,510 --> 00:28:24,520 You're lying! 358 00:28:25,660 --> 00:28:27,730 Ban Ling 'er, that time, 359 00:28:27,730 --> 00:28:30,100 indeed, I did open the map. 360 00:28:30,100 --> 00:28:32,840 We did see 'Yong Dong Gate Saltpeter Storehouse' together, 361 00:28:32,840 --> 00:28:36,460 But after? I had you mine it. 362 00:28:36,460 --> 00:28:39,330 Only I saw the map. 363 00:28:40,830 --> 00:28:42,920 Your Majesty, you're remembering wrong. 364 00:28:42,920 --> 00:28:44,310 I also saw the map! 365 00:28:44,310 --> 00:28:48,030 You're still lying to me? Have you forgotten who saved you thrice? 366 00:28:48,030 --> 00:28:50,410 Consort, I wouldn't dare to lie. 367 00:28:50,410 --> 00:28:53,790 At the time, I really saw the map. 368 00:28:53,790 --> 00:28:55,550 So, behind my back, you 369 00:28:55,550 --> 00:28:58,860 mined out the map, right? 370 00:29:00,310 --> 00:29:02,300 How dare you? 371 00:29:02,300 --> 00:29:06,690 Your Majesty, you must believe me! I really didn't! 372 00:29:08,590 --> 00:29:12,900 Tell me, who did you give the map to? 373 00:29:15,030 --> 00:29:17,000 Are you going to say anything!? 374 00:29:18,540 --> 00:29:21,780 Alright, then I'll hand you over to the prison. 375 00:29:21,780 --> 00:29:24,360 They'll interrogate you there! 376 00:29:24,360 --> 00:29:27,120 Your Majesty, please spare me! 377 00:29:27,120 --> 00:29:29,460 I'm just scared... 378 00:29:29,460 --> 00:29:31,820 I don't dare to tell... 379 00:29:34,050 --> 00:29:36,990 Guards, come take her away! 380 00:29:36,990 --> 00:29:39,000 Your Majesty, Your Majesty! 381 00:29:39,000 --> 00:29:41,710 I'll tell, okay!? 382 00:29:41,710 --> 00:29:43,540 In reality, 383 00:29:44,680 --> 00:29:48,460 I g-gave the map 384 00:29:48,460 --> 00:29:50,710 t-to the Emperor. 385 00:29:55,430 --> 00:29:59,230 Do you know how many people will be harmed because of your stupidity? 386 00:30:00,700 --> 00:30:02,390 Consort! 387 00:30:22,070 --> 00:30:26,560 Ning Zhi, have all the families of the deceased been treated well? 388 00:30:26,560 --> 00:30:30,300 Your Majesty, have you found the reason to the explosion? 389 00:30:30,300 --> 00:30:36,820 I only know that...the storehouse was a secret of the Princess and Prince. 390 00:30:36,820 --> 00:30:40,650 How it exploded is currently unknown. 391 00:30:45,170 --> 00:30:47,380 Ban Ling 'er told me... 392 00:30:47,380 --> 00:30:51,000 She took the storehouse map and 393 00:30:51,000 --> 00:30:53,500 gave it personally to the Emperor's hands. 394 00:30:53,500 --> 00:30:56,010 Are you doubting me? 395 00:30:57,080 --> 00:31:01,340 I... indeed received the map. 396 00:31:01,340 --> 00:31:03,930 So, I sent soldiers to go investigate. 397 00:31:03,930 --> 00:31:07,090 Someone accidentally sparked a fire 398 00:31:07,090 --> 00:31:11,810 causing the big explosion. After this event, 399 00:31:11,810 --> 00:31:15,380 I am afraid that the princess will say that I sent the army. 400 00:31:15,380 --> 00:31:18,020 and frame me. 401 00:31:18,020 --> 00:31:22,350 And so I had to hide it from you. 402 00:31:22,350 --> 00:31:25,130 I could only wrong Wei Guang, too. 403 00:31:25,130 --> 00:31:31,470 So, it has nothing to do with Marshall Wei? 404 00:31:37,160 --> 00:31:39,390 I really had no other choice... 405 00:31:39,390 --> 00:31:43,270 Those two have been watching me closely. 406 00:31:43,270 --> 00:31:46,410 They're waiting to catch my mistake and cause a fuss. 407 00:31:46,410 --> 00:31:48,840 I can stop being the Emperor, 408 00:31:48,840 --> 00:31:52,660 But, I can't let that greedy Prince take the throne! 409 00:31:52,660 --> 00:31:55,640 that would be the biggest disaster in the world! 410 00:31:55,640 --> 00:31:58,700 For all the people in the world, 411 00:31:58,700 --> 00:32:00,950 I have to do so. 412 00:32:00,950 --> 00:32:03,560 Even if you don't say, 413 00:32:03,560 --> 00:32:06,430 the princess will not let this go. 414 00:32:06,430 --> 00:32:09,080 By then, they will say that you don't have morals, 415 00:32:09,080 --> 00:32:11,050 which led to gods' punishment. 416 00:32:11,050 --> 00:32:12,810 Emperor. 417 00:32:14,380 --> 00:32:17,250 where is your courage when you were in the imperial court, 418 00:32:17,250 --> 00:32:22,680 going against all the governors for me? 419 00:32:25,270 --> 00:32:27,240 Y-Yes... 420 00:32:28,440 --> 00:32:30,430 I know. 421 00:32:39,400 --> 00:32:43,330 Your Majesty, admit to your crimes. 422 00:32:43,330 --> 00:32:47,620 Gain back the peoples' hearts in return of honesty. 423 00:32:47,620 --> 00:32:51,450 Really, when am I not with a broken heart and aching head? 424 00:32:51,450 --> 00:32:55,280 The sound of the explosion rings in my ears. 425 00:32:58,420 --> 00:33:01,820 Help me... help me... 426 00:33:01,820 --> 00:33:05,200 I want to become a good Emperor. 427 00:33:05,200 --> 00:33:09,100 I want to save the country... 428 00:33:09,100 --> 00:33:11,560 Being an emperor who doesn't dare to face things... 429 00:33:12,890 --> 00:33:17,780 How could you protect the country? 430 00:33:21,900 --> 00:33:25,700 Keeping this position... 431 00:33:26,360 --> 00:33:29,690 There are no alternatives. 432 00:33:35,180 --> 00:33:38,590 So all you care about is the imperial power. 433 00:33:38,590 --> 00:33:40,970 Your reputation, 434 00:33:41,750 --> 00:33:44,810 But not the people in the world. 435 00:34:00,790 --> 00:34:09,930 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Legend of the Phoenix Volunteer Team @ Viki 436 00:34:11,320 --> 00:34:14,050 [Chun Yang Restaurant] 437 00:34:17,420 --> 00:34:19,700 More than eight hundred people died in the explosion. 438 00:34:19,700 --> 00:34:22,210 The injured are countless. 439 00:34:22,210 --> 00:34:24,400 You took blame for the explosion, 440 00:34:24,400 --> 00:34:27,330 Once that spreads you'll become a wide-known criminal. 441 00:34:27,330 --> 00:34:30,460 Do you not want the Wei family's innocence anymore? 442 00:34:37,150 --> 00:34:40,200 Wei Guang? Why are you doing this? 443 00:34:40,200 --> 00:34:41,800 Wei Guang? 444 00:34:46,870 --> 00:34:50,160 I know you're bearing someone else's crime. 445 00:34:51,620 --> 00:34:54,420 That map was handed to the Emperor by Ban Ling 'er. 446 00:34:54,420 --> 00:34:57,050 It's me that didn't watch carefully. 447 00:34:57,050 --> 00:35:00,970 If someone is in the wrong, the Emperor is wrong, I'm wrong, but you are not. 448 00:35:02,610 --> 00:35:04,990 I saw with my eyes the corpses that littered the field. 449 00:35:04,990 --> 00:35:07,340 I also knew your heaviness. 450 00:35:08,060 --> 00:35:10,220 You must have your own hardships. 451 00:35:10,220 --> 00:35:12,490 Let me face them with you, okay? 452 00:35:46,670 --> 00:35:52,390 Save me! Save me!! 453 00:35:56,510 --> 00:35:59,680 Are you okay? Here, stand up. 454 00:36:02,180 --> 00:36:03,900 Lao Kun 455 00:36:05,100 --> 00:36:06,970 Lao Kun 456 00:36:08,190 --> 00:36:09,960 Lao Kun! 457 00:36:53,730 --> 00:36:55,120 I recognize you. 458 00:36:55,120 --> 00:36:56,360 You're part of the Fei Hu camp! 459 00:36:56,360 --> 00:36:59,000 Without consent, Fei Hu people may not leave the palace. 460 00:36:59,000 --> 00:37:01,470 What command did you receive? 461 00:37:01,470 --> 00:37:03,280 Does it have to do with the explosion? 462 00:37:03,280 --> 00:37:04,890 Talk! 463 00:37:16,600 --> 00:37:19,290 Wei Guang, why did you suddenly 464 00:37:19,290 --> 00:37:20,660 want to meet me privately? 465 00:37:20,660 --> 00:37:22,850 The Yong Dong Gate explosion... 466 00:37:22,850 --> 00:37:25,720 Eight hundred dead, and countless injured. 467 00:37:25,720 --> 00:37:28,480 If no one bears this accusation 468 00:37:29,010 --> 00:37:31,150 then how will be the country of Liang fair? 469 00:37:31,150 --> 00:37:33,300 You're talking nonsense! 470 00:37:34,550 --> 00:37:39,550 -Did you call me here to threaten me? -It's the exact opposite. 471 00:37:39,550 --> 00:37:43,780 I'm willing to help you and take your blame. 472 00:37:43,780 --> 00:37:46,560 But why? 473 00:37:46,560 --> 00:37:48,680 Your land is the land of the Great Liang. 474 00:37:48,680 --> 00:37:50,780 Your country is the country of the Great Liang. 475 00:37:50,780 --> 00:37:52,740 This world was conquered by 476 00:37:52,740 --> 00:37:56,980 my father, my colleagues, and the soldiers. 477 00:37:56,980 --> 00:38:01,760 If all people know that their Emperor dragged the them into an endless hell, 478 00:38:01,760 --> 00:38:03,460 Will they still accept you? 479 00:38:03,460 --> 00:38:06,910 What I have to do, is to protect the country of Liang! 480 00:38:10,650 --> 00:38:12,950 These are your true thoughts...? 481 00:38:12,950 --> 00:38:15,940 I only know that small things will lead to bigger things. 482 00:38:15,940 --> 00:38:18,690 The Prince and Princess are foolishly wishing to cause disorder. 483 00:38:18,690 --> 00:38:22,690 If you have one mistake, it's enough to bring the country into war. 484 00:38:22,690 --> 00:38:25,260 Not to mention such a big mistake! 485 00:38:25,260 --> 00:38:26,540 What I think of 486 00:38:26,540 --> 00:38:29,730 is only the peace of Liang and the people of Liang. 487 00:38:29,730 --> 00:38:32,000 As long as you sit stably on the throne of the Emperor 488 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:35,200 you will be able to control the upcoming war. 489 00:38:39,670 --> 00:38:41,540 Wei Guang 490 00:38:43,360 --> 00:38:45,580 I believe... 491 00:38:46,290 --> 00:38:48,130 only you. 492 00:38:50,120 --> 00:38:53,420 Conduct yourself well, I'm leaving. 493 00:39:23,110 --> 00:39:25,790 The prison is cold. 494 00:39:25,790 --> 00:39:28,160 Everytime I go by here, 495 00:39:28,160 --> 00:39:30,760 I'm uncomfortable in my heart. 496 00:39:31,300 --> 00:39:34,850 Maybe because Yan Kuan's in there. 497 00:39:35,650 --> 00:39:38,270 Don't worry much, Your Majesty. 498 00:39:38,270 --> 00:39:41,410 Yan Kuan is just knowing of the astronomical geography 499 00:39:41,410 --> 00:39:44,890 and has a few petty tricks. 500 00:39:44,890 --> 00:39:46,900 In the mortal realm, 501 00:39:46,900 --> 00:39:50,680 there is no demons nor fortune telling. 502 00:39:50,680 --> 00:39:53,090 But he really did predict 503 00:39:53,090 --> 00:39:56,200 that you would die in the explosion that happened a few days ago. 504 00:39:57,670 --> 00:40:00,570 But I'm perfectly fine right now, 505 00:40:00,570 --> 00:40:02,910 standing in front you. 506 00:40:03,790 --> 00:40:05,600 But... but... 507 00:40:05,600 --> 00:40:08,320 how did he predict that there would be a big explosion? 508 00:40:08,320 --> 00:40:12,130 And why is the scene exactly as he described? 509 00:40:12,130 --> 00:40:15,240 I feel uneasy. 510 00:40:15,240 --> 00:40:16,990 In fact, the truth is very easy to understand. 511 00:40:17,700 --> 00:40:20,460 The Emperor can send people to explode the storehouse, 512 00:40:20,460 --> 00:40:21,930 Yan Kuan can, too. 513 00:40:21,930 --> 00:40:25,430 As long as he bribes the prison guards. 514 00:40:25,430 --> 00:40:27,010 As for the end, 515 00:40:27,010 --> 00:40:28,910 After the storehouse explosion, 516 00:40:28,910 --> 00:40:31,120 the person who actually did it 517 00:40:31,120 --> 00:40:32,990 is unknown. 518 00:40:33,600 --> 00:40:36,340 Then why does the person have to do so? 519 00:40:36,340 --> 00:40:37,770 He's been looking forward to 520 00:40:37,770 --> 00:40:40,000 his predictions becoming true. 521 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:42,880 This time, causing such a commotion 522 00:40:42,880 --> 00:40:45,200 has solidified his prediction. 523 00:40:45,200 --> 00:40:47,470 Then he could 524 00:40:47,470 --> 00:40:50,160 win the Princess Royal's trust. 525 00:40:52,210 --> 00:40:54,360 Just for this reason, 526 00:40:54,360 --> 00:40:56,560 he could harm more than eight hundred people? 527 00:41:00,800 --> 00:41:02,760 Wei Guang is right. 528 00:41:02,760 --> 00:41:06,790 This prison is the only one that can keep Yan Kuan. 529 00:41:06,790 --> 00:41:08,550 Once he is let out, 530 00:41:08,550 --> 00:41:09,890 This world 531 00:41:09,890 --> 00:41:12,400 will become chaotic to who knows what degree. 532 00:41:38,640 --> 00:41:45,830 ♫ In the clear sky, thousands of fireflies drift around ♫ 533 00:41:47,510 --> 00:41:54,850 ♫ You were once the most ordinary firefly of them all ♫ 534 00:41:56,420 --> 00:42:03,570 ♫ When you approached me, time stopped My heart started racing ♫ 535 00:42:03,570 --> 00:42:12,210 ♫ It was like a dream ♫ 536 00:42:14,270 --> 00:42:20,390 ♫ I travel against the light in search for a faraway shadow ♫ 537 00:42:23,100 --> 00:42:30,610 ♫ The crowded mountain cities, but I find it so peaceful ♫ 538 00:42:32,030 --> 00:42:36,530 ♫ I really want to let go of my name and identity ♫ 539 00:42:36,530 --> 00:42:39,870 ♫ I will watch the peaceful marketplace with you ♫ 540 00:42:39,870 --> 00:42:44,670 ♫ I will wait with you for ♫ 541 00:42:44,670 --> 00:42:47,960 ♫ the rain to stop ♫ 542 00:42:47,960 --> 00:42:53,730 ♫ I will light the light of love ♫ 543 00:42:53,730 --> 00:42:57,390 ♫ to shine in your life ♫ 544 00:42:57,390 --> 00:43:05,760 ♫ So that all the dangerous rivers can soften your eyes ♫ 545 00:43:06,530 --> 00:43:15,340 ♫ Like the crystal tears in the dead of night My heart has become more transparent and stronger ♫ 546 00:43:15,340 --> 00:43:24,270 ♫ Even if it aches, it will not break ♫ 547 00:43:37,670 --> 00:43:42,300 Legend of the Phoenix 45304