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[Destined]

[Episode 27]

Brother.

Get up.

Don't make Father angry.

Has Father given up on Wangdu?

Father and Uncle Fan

are thinking about the long-term consequences.

They're concerned about the people.

Father, have you given up on Wangdu? Yes or no!

Father, have you given up on Wangdu? Yes or no!

Father, have you given up on Wangdu? Yes or no!

Zhou Ye.

Father, have you given up on Wangdu? Yes or no!

He's short-sighted.

You're being soft

and not considering the big picture.

You even learned the ways of the household womenfolk

and are interrogating your father?

To watch Wangdu fall into the hands of the enemy

and the lives of 300,000 people

be in peril-

is this what you mean

by looking at the big picture?

Unfilial son.

I still have

20,000 soldiers.

They were the guards of Wangdu.

Now,

they're stuck here.

If you

are unwilling to help them out,

I'm going to beg Commissioner Fan

to recall the Wangdu guards.

Stop right there!

Think carefully.

If you persist in disobeying military orders,

you won't be able to serve as a general.

In the future, you don't have to worry about

the Youzhou Army anymore.

After this battle,

you will retire from office.

You can go wherever you want!

Unfilial son!

Your Highness.

We've been

besieging Youzhou for many days.

It's just Wangdu.

If our 100,000 troops

attack the city in full force,

even if they

may have some defensive tricks,

I think

we can definitely subdue the city.

Let’s wait and see.

The way Gu Jiusi handles matters

is exactly

the same

as his uncle Jiang He.

Jiang He is unfathomable.

We can't let our guard down.

Then,

what's your plan, Your Highness?

If we can't make

them yield for now,

why don't we take a detour to attack Yuquan Pass

and lead Northern Liang into the Pass?

Then Wangdu will be surrounded by enemies.

But, Your Highness,

Northern Liang

is still an enemy on the border,

so I think this is actually...

Report!

Your Highness.

Someone's at the entrance of the camp.

He just came from Wangdu

and he wants to see you.

He said he has something important to report.

Let him in.

Yes.

[Wangdu was attacked by Lord Liang's troops. We're hoping for soldiers from all over the country to come to our aid. We're interdependent entities, so please don't stand on the sidelines.]

[Bingzhou Commander-in-chief Qin]

[Qin Wanzhi, daughter of Bingzhou's commander-in-chief]

Father.

Why won't you send troops to help Youzhou?

Why didn't you knock again?

Wan.

You're almost 19 years old.

You should behave like a lady.

You can't always be this reckless.

Don't try to fool me.

If you act in your own way and delay the military plans,

how many deaths will you cause in Wangdu?

Father.

Why are you doing this?

Do you really think the commissioner

doesn't know about this?

You've already planned

to watch Youzhou fall into the hands of the enemy

and just stand on the sidelines?

The main force of Youzhou Army

joined Fan Xuan to help the emperor.

The men in the garrisons of each city

can be counted easily.

A starving camel is still bigger than a horse.

Even if Lord Liang

was defeated and fled in disorder,

he still has 100,000 men.

How can we win?

Wangdu

is hopeless.

Yes.

We can't win with Youzhou's garrison alone.

But with

the troops in both Yizhou and Qingzhou,

we still have a chance.

Besides,

within Wangdu,

it's still a matter of 300,000 lives.

Father.

If any state were to

send troops alone,

it'd be striking rocks with eggs.

Right now, all states have received

the letter requesting help.

Look at who has sent their troops.

No one's willing to

take the first step,

in fear of perishing

with Youzhou.

Our commissioner

doesn't want to get involved in this.

But once Fan Xuan

entered Eastern Capital

and took that position,

I'm afraid it's only a matter of time.

We can't

be too obvious with this matter.

If Fan Xuan blames you later,

it means

the commander-in-chief will come with an unauthorized seizure letter

and strip me of my official title.

That's fine.

Wan.

I'm old.

No matter how brave and skilled you are in,

you still have to get married eventually.

You don't like hearing this,

but I have to say it.

How long more do you think you can

stay in the army?

Will a woman really

become a general?

Don't think too much

about worldly affairs.

Before I'm stripped of

my official title,

I just want to

find a good man for you,

so that in the future,

you'll have someone to rely on.

I've already told you many times.

I will never marry an ordinary person in this life.

I'd rather stay in the army my whole life.

I'd rather be

a soldier wrapped in horsehide after death

than a wife in the backyard.

You're so disobedient.

It's all my fault for not teaching you well.

From your teachings,

I'll benefit for the rest of my life.

When I was young,

you told me

the stories of border soldiers

guarding city gates with loyalty and bravery.

Back then, when the Xiliang borders were attacked,

General Liang Qingyu

boldly rode

and led troops to help the garrison at the Xiliang Pass.

And the fact that she was outnumbered

but the surprise attack

repelled the foreign army for a hundred miles.

You taught me all these.

You also said

a daughter should be like Liang Qingyu.

Have you forgotten?

Back then, you looked down on

those cowards who only cared about their own safety

during times of trouble.

Now, why are you...

Shut up!

How dare you lecture your father?

Small matters depend on the human will,

but huge matters depend on fate.

Such is the fate of

the common people of Wangdu.

It's not something a little girl like you

can change.

Also, what happened to Liang Qingyu?

She still got married and had children.

In the end, she died

with the Ye family in the rebellion of Yangzhou.

Such is fate.

Coward.

Come back!

What?

Impossible.

How many people did you say are there?

I am telling nothing but the truth.

The garrison of Wangdu

only has 10,000 men indeed.

1...

10,000 men?

If there are only 10,000 soldiers

within Wangdu,

why is Gu Jiusi

so confident and fearless?

Drag him out.

Your Highness.

I'm really telling the truth.

If there's any lie in what I'd said,

I will die a horrible death.

Let go of him.

Your Highness.

You can't trust

Gu Jiusi.

He is cunning

and always bluffing.

He's deliberately stalling for time,

but in fact, he's playing the Empty City Ruse.

His motive

is to deceive you

so that you'll give up on Wangdu as soon as possible.

As a native of Wangdu,

with this act of betrayal,

aren't you afraid of implicating your family and friends?

I

dare not lie to you.

I also once

devoted myself

to serve the Youzhou Army.

But Gu Jiusi cast us aside

after our services were no longer needed

and I ended up in prison.

Now,

I just want to take revenge.

I have no other thoughts.

Your Highness.

There's no one that knows the situation

of the Wangdu army more than I do.

I can definitely help you,

Your Highness.

If you...

No.

Attack the city tomorrow.

If we take another step,

the defense in the city will definitely collapse.

By then,

Wangdu will become

under your control.

Under my control?

Are you telling the truth?

Absolutely.

Okay.

Get up.

Thank you, Your Highness.

This righteous man brought

such an important piece of military information.

It mustn't have been easy.

Take him away.

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness.

Your Highness,

you are...

I dare not have such treacherous people

working under me.

10,000 people?

Gu Jiusi.

Good job.

Pass my order.

Yes.

Attack the city tonight

and subdue Wangdu!

Yes.

General Gu.

Lord Liang's 100,000 troops are suddenly

fully spread out outside the city.

I'm afraid they're going to attack the city in full force.

Pass my order.

Shut the city gate tight

and guard it with all your might!

-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!

Shut the city gates tight!

-Guard it with all your might! -Guard it with all your might!

Shut the city gate tight and guard it with all your might!

Guard it with all your might!

Defense!

Release!

Release!

Attack!

Charge!

Release!

Charge!

Charge!

Release!

Charge!

Attack!

Release!

Let's disperse!

Yes.

Attack! Attack! Attack!

Follow me!

Pour the kerosene!

Add the kerosene!

Add the kerosene!

Add the kerosene!

Hurry!

Hurry!

Go! Go! Hurry!

Go! Hurry!

Release!

Charge!

Qi!

Help! Help!

Boss!

Don't bother about me.

Attack!

Attack!

Charge!

Throw the oil tank in!

Hurry!

Throw the oil tank in!

Attack!

A mere garrison of 10,000 troops

actually successfully defended the city of Wangdu.

And even caused me

to lose 20,000 of my soldiers.

Your Highness, don't worry.

A lot of them died or got injured too.

After our army goes back,

we'll recalibrate

and then attack in full force again.

I believe

they can't tide through

another attack.

Another attack?

Another attack...

In the next attack,

I will turn Wangdu into a bloodbath!

Retreat!

You must be scared to death.

You're a lady from a noble family.

It's normal to not be

used to such a si

I'm not only a lady from a noble family,

but also a descendant of a general.

My grandmother was a famous general of the border garrison.

Don't underestimate me.

This is for you.

You're the descendant of a general.

Use this dagger

to protect yourself.

No matter when,

protect yourself.

If Lord Liang's army attacks,

I'll kill whoever comes my way,

Like the Youzhou Army,

I'll persist to the end.

Long.

Defend...

Wangdu.

Boss!

Boss!

Boss!

Boss!

Boss!

Boss!

Boss!

Boss!

Boss!

Boss!

Defend Wangdu!

Defend Wangdu!

Defend Wangdu!

Defend Wangdu!

Defend Wangdu!

Defend Wangdu!

Defend Wangdu!

Defend Wangdu!

Defend Wangdu!

Defend Wangdu!

Defend Wangdu!

Defend Wangdu!

Defend Wangdu!

Defend Wangdu!

Why are you dressed so nicely?

Today

is a life-and-death battle.

If we win,

it's natural to want to be dressed up nicely.

If we lose,

we'll die together,

so I also must be dressed up nicely.

Yuru.

I'm afraid

this city can't be defended.

I know.

I claim to be smart.

I thought I could come up with a solution

for every problem.

But now,

there's nothing I can do.

And there's no turning back.

I know.

We're going to die.

Do you blame me?

Why would I blame you?

Jiusi.

When I was young,

I never thought

that one day,

I'd actually marry a playboy.

I'd actually expanded my business

all over Youzhou.

I'd actually watched this playboy

gradually

become a hero

who everyone trusts.

I'd actually stand with him

at the city tower

and, to protect the people,

battle to the last moment.

You gave me all these.

This life

is what I want.

I thought I wanted

to start over.

I wanted to offer betrothal gifts,

get married with you,

and carry you into the bridal chamber.

We won't leave behind

the good things either.

We can't do it in this life anymore.

Let's do it in our next life.

I just want to thank God

for giving me

this opportunity to die with you.

Jiusi.

I wanted to make up for our wedding

and finish the cross-cupped wine we haven't had.

Now it seems

there is no time

better than this moment.

♫Spring breeze passing by♫

♫Like the smile of youth on your face♫

♫Drops of lovesickness immersed in days and nights♫

♫Nowhere to be found♫

♫You once said I'm heartless♫

♫I didn't know I couldn't stop missing you♫

♫Love once begun, will never end♫

♫Follow you everywhere you go♫

♫Days and nights, I can't help myself♫

♫What is love and what is anticipation♫

The gods are always present at all times and all places.

♫Our hearts collide♫

The Heaven and Earth can testify

that you're my wife.

♫If only one person understands the hopes I wouldn't give up♫

Liu Yuru.

♫You are the one I hold on to♫

The sun and the moon shine brightly.

♫If only one person can get me through the storm♫

The mountains and rivers are our matchmakers.

♫You're the home I come back to♫

You are my husband,

♫If only one person can protect me through the long nights♫

Gu Jiusi.

♫You're the peace of my life♫

♫Hoping the hands that I'm holding tight are yours♫

I, Gu Jiusi,

will use my body

♫If I can make a wish, I hope we can be like this for the rest of our lives♫

to protect you from wind and rain,

to protect your clothing from dust

and your hair from frost.

May I be like the wind

and accompany you

in your travels of a thousand miles.

♫You once said I'm heartless♫

♫I didn't know I couldn't stop missing you♫

♫Love once begun, will never end♫

♫Follow you everywhere you go♫

♫Days and nights, I can't help myself♫

♫What is love and what is anticipation♫

♫Our hearts collide♫

♫If only one person understands the hopes I wouldn't give up♫

♫You are the one I hold on to♫

♫If only one person can get me through the storm♫

♫You're the home I come back to♫

♫If only one person can protect me through the long nights♫

♫You're the peace of my life♫

♫Hoping the hands that I'm holding tight are yours♫

♫If I can make a wish, I hope we can be like this for the rest of our lives♫

Stop!

[Youzhou]

Attack!

Attack!

Attack!

Attack!

Hurry!

Hurry!

Pass my order!

Kill them all!

Not one to be spared!

Attack!

Release!

♫It's a time of unrest♫

♫Memories of the good old days flood back at times♫

♫He writes order in chaos♫

♫Dark hair turns grey and escapes from the hairpin♫

♫Mountains crumble, and the beacon fires fade♫

♫I miss playing chess and drinking wine with you♫

♫It was autumn when we parted ways♫

♫We sang songs about a brighter future♫

♫Riding alongside you, I see the world unfold♫

♫Fighting alongside you, I no longer fear the unknown♫

♫With a smile, we talk of right and wrong, life and death♫

♫Joy is hard to define♫

♫Riding alongside you, I see the world unfold♫

♫Fighting alongside you, I no longer fear the unknown♫

♫In the dust stirred up by the wind, we write our own fates♫

♫Mountains crumble, and the beacon fires fade♫

♫I miss playing chess and drinking wine with you♫

♫It was autumn when we parted ways♫

♫We sang songs about a brighter future♫

♫Sharing a boat with you, we drift down the rivers♫

♫Walking the path with you, we travel the martial world♫

♫With a smile, we talk of right and wrong, life and death♫

Attack!

♫Joy is hard to define♫

♫Riding alongside you, I see the world unfold♫

♫Fighting alongside you, I no longer fear the unknown♫

♫In the dust stirred up by the wind, we write our own fates♫

♫The world should know the nature of youth♫

Hurry! Hurry!

Hurry!

Come here! Come here!

Hurry!

Your Highness!

The army is approaching!

Protect His Highness! Hurry!

How is that possible?

Attack!

-Attack! -Attack!