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[Secret of the Three Kingdoms]
[Episode 38]
How is she?
Can you staunch the bleeding?
Sister Ren! Sister Ren!
Hong Chang!
Hong Chang...
I thought that I could... see you off at your funeral.
Who knew...
you'd have to bury me first.
Don't worry, I'll look after those children.
I've saved you once...
Repay me by...
promising me not to hurt those young people.
In such turbulent times...
they have shown me a glimmer of hope.
Yes.
I promise.
I never got to settle down in this life...
I'm exhausted...
You've won a city, a state, and the world over with your beauty.
Now, just rest in my arms.
You're not to drink excessively again.
I'll be watching over you.
Wait for me. You won't be lonely for long.
Sister Ren...
Libationer Guo!
Palace Steward Leng!
Bring Libationer Guo his medication!
Palace Steward Leng!
Leng Shou Guang?
He's also injured!
Libationer Guo!
Palace Steward Leng!
Where are you wounded?
- Your Highness... - Where are you hurt?
How could you come here?
Palace Steward Leng...
This is all because of me...
You've done all of this for me.
When I first met you, you were only 14 years old.
But I was already disabled then.
I just wanted to stay by your side to protect you for life--
Palace Steward Leng--
Who knew that I wouldn't be able to follow through on it?
Stop talking. Don't say another word.
My mentor...
Take... take this.
My mentor...
My mentor was well educated in many different fields.
I was the most timid among my fellow disciples
so I'm only fond of medical practice.
The "Book of the Green Salve"...
This is the greatest grace of all that my mentor left behind.
Hand this over to His Majesty.
"Book of the Green Salve"?
Is there a way to heal injuries in the "Book of the Green Salve"?
Is there a way to heal injuries in it?
Leng Shou Guang!
Shou Guang...
Your Highness...
You've finally... called me by my name.
I...
I... I'm so happy.
Pi.
Pi, did you kill Wang Yue?
Are you all right?
Are you hurt?
Pi!
Are you all right?
Wang Yue couldn't have possibly tried to assassinate me for no reason.
The dead have passed on.
Those who survived should all the more stay strong.
I'll investigate this to avenge Sister Ren and Palace Steward Leng.
Wang Yue came just at the perfect time
when all the guards were relocated to Cao Cao's military camp.
I suspect that Cao Cao had this assassination premeditated.
It's impossible.
First of all, Wang Yue would never obey the orders of Cao Cao.
Secondly, if Cao Cao had me killed
he'd be notorious for life for killing the emperor.
The other feudal lords are bound to launch war upon him together.
He would never attempt to do so.
However, Yuan Shao is already dead.
Who could possibly be behind this?
Could it be that Wang Yue still obeys the orders of Yuan Shao's sons?
You're right.
Wang Yue obeys neither Cao Cao nor Yuan Shao.
Ever since he showed up, all he wanted was to seek revenge.
Could it be that someone has told him about the truth behind Wang Fu's death?
But there are only a few who knew of the truth.
Could it be Yang Xiu?
We don't know who it is yet.
However, he must be here with us.
Come in.
My father told me to ask how you are doing.
Second Young Master...
When did you start training with Wang Yue?
Libationer Guo, you must be joking.
That day at the Green Emperor's ritual
Wang Yue nearly killed me.
How could I possibly learn his swordsmanship?
Although I'm not trained in martial arts
it doesn't mean that I can't recognize the various martial arts stances.
Second Young Master...
Master is extremely perceptive.
You're playing with fire right under his nose...
He won't tolerate you.
I don't know how to convince you.
But I truly am loyal to my father.
Not once did my loyalty waver.
Heaven and Earth can be my witnesses.
I'm willing to swear to the gods
If I didn't mean what I said, if I have any other ulterior motive
may the gods disfavor me, Cao Pi.
Strip me of a long life.
Ruin my achievements.
Libationer Guo, are you all right?
Leave my room.
You're on your own now.
I'll ask His Majesty to come over to see to your illness.
I treated my own illness once.
Junior Leng also treated it.
Your Majesty is almost a fellow disciple of ours.
You should understand that sometimes, there's only so much you can do.
It's best not to insist on certain matters.
Palace Steward Leng passed down the "Book of the Green Salve" to me.
Doctor Hua was one miraculous doctor.
Perhaps, there's a way to defeat destiny.
It's fruitless, Your Majesty.
Even if my late mentor were alive
he would have said that I had this coming.
I know that I don't have much longer to live.
Since I've already assisted Duke Cao in pacifying the north of the Central Plain
I have no regrets.
However, Your Majesty should have much more to worry about apart from my life.
A man should worry about matters concerning the nation
not one's honor or failure.
I believe that you know me well enough.
Just as I know you well.
Zi Huan!
Father.
What are you doing here instead of looking after Libationer Guo?
His Majesty is attending to Libationer Guo's condition.
I don't dare to disturb them, so I'm keeping guard out here.
Is he my libationer or His Majesty's libationer?
Your Majesty.
How is Feng Xiao doing?
I've prescribed two medications for Libationer Guo.
It might help relieve his pain.
Even Your Majesty doesn't have a cure to his illness?
Palace Steward Leng once said
that he could prolong Libationer Guo's life by 10 years.
However, my medical skills aren't as good as Palace Steward Leng's.
Today, Libationer Guo...
His pulse is weaker.
I wonder if this is because he was startled by
Wang Yue's attempted assassination a few days ago.
Wang Yue...
I've already investigated it.
On the day of the assassination
someone happened to reassign all of Your Majesty's guards away.
There's actually a traitor by my side.
I'll be sure to get to the bottom of it
so as to uphold justice for Your Majesty and Libationer Guo.
I'd like to speak with Master in private.
Your Majesty, Young Masters.
Please leave.
I'll think of other methods to cure your illness.
Libationer Guo, please take care.
Pi, what is the matter?
I'm a bit worried about Libationer Guo.
So am I.
How is Guo Jia's condition?
His pulse is frail.
I'm afraid he won't live long.
Even the "Book of the Green Salve" can't save him?
I don't know.
If only Palace Steward Leng were here...
Guo Jia...
Will he tell Cao Cao about the secret before he passes away?
That's enough.
Your Majesty.
Libationer Guo...
The scope of his mind and intelligence is second to none.
I've always wanted to warm up to him and win him over.
However, even at such a time, I still can't help but doubt him.
Once you've practiced the Wangs' Swordsmanship...
you can never be rid of... fear and fury.
This is my gift to you as well as a curse.
Minister Cao has summoned Second Young Master to his tent.
There's to be no delay.
Why has he summoned me?
I do not know.
Step down.
Yes!
What's wrong, Your Majesty?
Do you hear that?
That's the sound of hooves.
I have to see Minister Cao.
Could it be that Libationer Guo has already made his choice?
[The Tomb of Palace Steward Leng]
Libationer Guo.
Your Majesty, are you here to ask me why Duke Cao has left Lulong?
Indeed.
Minister Cao has ridden out with his light cavalry.
He must have wanted to end the battle swiftly with the cavalry.
Is this the strategy that you've devised?
Indeed.
The conquest up north will be very difficult.
The infantry is heavily armed and slow in action.
The nomads will notice them more easily.
Therefore, Duke Cao discussed with me
pretending that we're stuck here with an epidemic and can't move on.
Fourth Young Master is to safeguard Lulong.
Duke Cao then leads the cavalry right to the enemy's camp.
If your strategy goes well
it's only a matter of days before the Wuhuan Tribe is taken.
However, Lulong isn't well defended.
Should the enemies seize this chance to attack us
do you have any countermeasures?
I'm right here in Lulong.
Isn't that good enough?
Although Yuan Shao died in the Battle of Guandu
his son, Yuan Shang, fled to Wuhuan.
The nomads are indebted to the Yuan family.
Should he become powerful
not only will the people living outside the Great Wall be harmed
but the reunification of the nation might be delayed until an unknown date.
Therefore, whatever obstacles and hardships might come our way
how can we not take them head on?
I'm deeply impressed by Libationer Guo's perception.
I really wish that I could live to see Duke Cao return in victory.
You definitely will.
Libationer Guo, do rest assured that I'll cure you of your illness.
Both of them promised to see me off at my funeral.
Yet they both passed away before me.
Your Majesty, you'll just have to see me off on this last journey
and I'll be very content.
Both Sister Ren and Palace Steward Leng died because of me.
I believe that you wouldn't let them sacrifice in vain.
Isn't that why you didn't tell Minister Cao about that secret?
It's because I know that Your Majesty is unlike the late emperor.
You were raised among the people.
There's benevolence and compassion in you.
Despite having met with the many dangers, your true nature has never changed.
I believe that only Your Majesty could understand
what the true responsibility of an emperor is.
It's not to get rid of a powerful subject.
It's the same with Duke Cao who wakes up early to work until late
and exhaust his thoughts.
It isn't just so that he can take over the throne.
Duke Cao and Your Majesty are alike.
Both of you hope to end the war as soon as possible
and unify the nation.
I should walk you back to the camp first.
- Libationer Guo. - Libationer Guo.
I'll be right here.
Don't worry, Libationer Guo.
It's too windy up here in the fortress.
It's best that you head back to get some rest.
No one must know about my condition.
Otherwise...
not only will Minister Cao and those at the front line's morale falter
but it will draw the nomads to cast their greedy eyes on us.
Then Lulong will be in danger.
What is it that you wanted to say?
It's nothing important.
His Majesty is highly skilled in medical practice, so you'll be fine.
What did His Majesty say in his letter?
Cao Cao has left Lulong to sneak an attack on Wuhuan
with his light cavalry.
Everything is all right now.
But it will take Cao Cao at most three months to attack Wuhuan.
When Cao Cao returns in three months
he's bound to look into the scholars' riot at the palace.
What are you to do then?
[Fu Wan's Manor]
I believe that Elder Statesman must have received the empress's letter.
Cao Cao has led his light cavalry across the desert
to sneak an attack on Wuhuan.
He's left only Young Master Zi Jian to safeguard Lulong.
Registrar Yang, how did you find out about that?
Elder Statesman, you might have forgotten that
Young Master Zi Jian and I are the best of friends.
If you didn't bring it up, I'd have indeed forgotten.
Since you've already defected to Cao Cao
he surely won't keep his confidential military information from you.
Elder Statesman, don't you think this is a great opportunity?
Whose opportunity are you referring to?
Cao Cao's?
Or yours?
Elder Statesman, you've actually forgotten all about
the survival of the imperial family.
If so, I'll take my leave.
Halt.
Registrar Yang, what exactly are you trying to say?
Cao Cao is best at unexpected strategies.
Once his sneak attack on Wuhuan succeeds
he's bound to conquer the north.
When he returns in victory and gets hold of the entire Central Plain
the imperial family...
How could it still survive?
Registrar Yang.
Please have a seat.
Well...
Since that is so, what good plans are you going to offer me?
It's very simple.
At the moment, Wuhuan isn't the only threat to the northern frontier.
There's also the Xianbei Tribe.
However, Wuhuan and Xianbei have always been at odds.
Cao Cao deliberately befriended the Xianbei Tribe before he left
so he doesn't regard them as a threat.
However, the various nomads do not share our interests.
If we were to leak the information to the Xianbei Tribe
that Lulong is down on its defense
what do you think they would do?
You mean...
they will attack Lulong in order to cut off Cao Cao's route of retreat.
Exactly.
Then, Cao Cao can neither proceed nor retreat.
If he rushes back to save Lulong
he's bound to be attacked from both sides.
Even if he conquers Wuhuan, his route of retreat is cut off.
Being out there alone, the army is sure to be defeated.
Elder Statesman, who do you think this opportunity belongs to?
But His Majesty and the empress are both in Lulong.
Should anything go wrong, it will be beyond redemption.
If His Majesty and Her Highness could get away from Guandu safely
won't they be able to tackle this situation?
This is...
Even if the nomads surround the city
it's not that difficult to smuggle out one or two people to safety.
Elder Statesman claims that you wish to restore the imperial family.
Do you not even dare to take a bit of risk?
This is...
A good opportunity fleets by without a trace.
We only have to put your daughter and son-in-law through some danger
to wipe out Cao Cao once and for all.
Elder Statesman, can you really bear to give up on this chance?
Since you've already defected to Cao Cao
why would you still help the imperial family?
I'm unlike any of you.
I don't care about the imperial family or Cao Cao.
I only have one goal in mind.
I want to defeat Guo Jia and Sima Yi.
It just happens that I am of some help to you this time.
You're a mad man!
You're wrong.
I'm just a gambler.
The opportunity lies before you.
Whether you seize it or not...
Do as you wish.
Libationer Guo!
Libationer Guo, what's wrong?
If you're unwell, it's best to get some rest now.
Life ends just as quickly as dew on scallions.
We all have to part at some time.
What a pity...
I won't get to see Minister Cao return in victory.
Once I'm dead
the defense here in Lulong will be even more weakened.
Fourth Young Master and Young Mistress will have to hold the fort
until your father and brother return.
After I pass away, keep it confidential and do not mourn.
Don't allow the nomads to turn their greedy eyes on us.
Should any enemies come to attack us
you can open this pouch.
Libationer Guo, don't worry.
This is an unresolved issue buried deep in my mind.
I can't make a decision.
Now, I've decided to leave it to you.
What is this?
This is a secret that can cause a huge impact on the world.
Should one day, Minister Cao and the emperor no longer tolerate each other
please make a choice for the world then.
Why... why does it have to be me?
In the future...
you'll understand.
Libationer Guo, Libationer Guo!
Libationer Guo, I'll go and get someone!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty, please save Libationer Guo!
Libationer Guo.
I'm all right.
Young Mistress...
Young Mistress, you should leave.
I have to speak to His Majesty.
Libationer Guo...
Young Mistress...
Please leave now.
Libationer Guo, you should lie down.
I'll treat you with acupuncture.
Your Majesty, don't bother.
I don't have much time left.
Your Majesty, there are a few things that I have to say to you.
Please do tell, Libationer Guo.
I... I'm on the verge of death.
My greatest concern is the Xianbei Tribe.
Should they seize this chance to attack us...
Fourth Young Master might not be able to hold the fort.
Rest assured, Libationer Guo.
If the Xianbei Tribe really attacks us
I'll surely assist Fourth Young Master with all my might.
I won't allow the nomads to invade down south.
I was fortunate... to have met Duke Cao.
He gave me the chance to put my abilities to use.
I was also fortunate to have met... Your Majesty.
You led me to see a glimmer of hope to the right path in these turbulent times.
Sadly, the gods won't spare me a few more years.
I can't assist two wise masters... in joining hands to pacifying the nation.
Since I first met Libationer Guo
I've been envious of the trust and familiarity between you and Minister Cao.
Who knew that as soon as we began to bare our hearts to each other
it would already be time for us to be separated by death.
Long-time acquaintances can be like strangers
while some who have just met will instantly connect.
In such turbulent times...
I've been fortunate to have met such a wise ruler.
"The king's affairs must not be slackly discharged."
There is still much that I have to brief the others on.
Your Majesty, please leave.
Come in here.
Come in here!
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