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[A Journey To Love]

[Episode 34]

This is all that's left.

We didn't risk our lives to steal these ashes

for the money.

We did this for what Left Emissary Ren did

for Scarlet Guards.

Thank you.

Chief,

you should bury Left Emissary Ren and let her rest in peace as soon as possible.

[Tomb of Ren Ruyi]

She found out so soon?

Princess Licheng said

considering your relationship with Lord Ren,

even if you couldn't find her body,

you would build a cenotaph for her.

She also said

if you have any conscience,

you must help her leave the palace temporarily

to mourn Lord Ren.

She knows why I've been promoted to be Duke?

Tell them to stop first.

I'm gonna make an excuse to see His Majesty immediately.

Get her out

when the palace guards change their shifts.

Seal the entrance

after she mourns her.

Are you sure?

My master liked tranquility.

I won't give anyone a chance

to disturb her peace.

No one can get in

even if it's Ning Yuanzhou.

When will Zhenye come back?

Your Majesty,

your edict of asking His Highness back

was just sent out the day before yesterday.

I believe in a few days,

His Highness will receive it.

You will see His Highness soon.

Good. Good.

Come.

Back then, I was a bit harsh on you.

But I did that for your own good.

I hope you can

help me support Zhenye

in making An more prosperous.

This is also why

I promoted you to be Duke.

Duke,

this is where I drop you off.

Take it.

I know something happened to your nephew recently.

You need a lot of money.

Thank you, Duke.

Right.

I think His Majesty has decided

to make Princess Licheng the crown princess.

You don't have to tell me this.

I don't treat you well

to get information from you.

But I should be sensible.

What's the matter?

Can't I come to you if there is nothing?

I'm a duke now.

It's not as convenient as it used to be.

If you become Cabinet Grand Secretary in the future,

there will be more reasons why you can't meet me, right?

It's inconvenient in the palace.

I left the palace to pay respect for Buddha for so many days.

Was it also inconvenient for you to meet me?

You had time to participate in a horse race with Chu Yue.

But you didn't have time to meet me in the temple, huh?

If I remember correctly,

it was you

who arranged this marriage for me.

Isn't that so?

You're saying these words

on purpose, right?

I told you

the collaboration between us

is the collaboration between me and Shaxi Tribe.

It's just

that Chu Yue has replaced you now.

Do you love Yue?

Did you specially ask me here

just to ask these boring questions?

This kind of question

may be boring to you,

but it's very important to me.

Answer me.

Or I won't help you again.

I don't love her.

She doesn't love me either.

Are you satisfied?

Then do you love me?

Don't you know?

Once you ask some questions,

you will never get the answers you want.

So you've been using my love for you.

You just played along with me

in order to let me help you.

Right?

In the beginning,

you approached me on purpose

because you wanted to know about the late empress, right?

Each of us got what we needed.

You shouldn't have made it sound so harsh.

Don't... Don't go.

I don't want to force you to do anything.

If you hate me,

I can make sure you'll never see me again.

Tongguang.

All this time,

have you ever

liked me?

Even just a little bit?

Very good.

Since you are so cruel, don't blame me for returning the favor.

You can leave the palace now

and go collect her body.

Who?

Who else could it be?

Princess Licheng, who you risked your life to save

from the fire.

What did you do?

She wants to take the title of empress

and you from me.

What do you think I would do to her?

If anything happens to her,

I will make you regret it.

Protect Her Highness!

Hold on! We must protect Her Highness!

See if anyone is pretending to be dead.

Don't let anyone escape.

Search!

Find the princess!

Yes.

Search here.

Be careful.

Yuanzhou.

♫A life of service♫

♫I only wish to fight the evil and defend the good♫

♫Let's go through ups and downs together♫

♫The dark night seems endless, but we'll wait for the sky to lighten♫

♫Don't blame me for having big dreams♫

♫A life of service♫

♫I only wish to have the courage to overcome all difficulties♫

♫My sacrifice is worth it♫

♫I make hard decisions to change the world♫

♫Hope we're all safe and sound when the dust settles♫

Yuanzhou.

Ruyi.

♫A life of service♫

♫I only wish to fight the evil and defend the good♫

♫Let's go through ups and downs together♫

♫The dark night seems endless, but we'll wait for the sky to lighten♫

♫Don't blame me for having big dreams♫

♫A life of service♫

♫I only wish to have the courage to overcome all difficulties♫

Ruyi.

♫My sacrifice is worth it♫

♫I make hard decisions to change the world♫

♫Hope we're all safe and sound when the dust settles♫

You're still alive.

Is it you?

Is it really you?

Ruyi, you really are alive.

Why did Li Tongguang lie to me?

What took you so long to come to me?

I was so worried every day that I almost cried myself blind.

Where is my brother?

Where is my brother? Is he safe?

Don't worry.

Your brother is fine now.

Liudao Hall received a message

that he has passed Guideyuan.

He's heading to He County now.

Besides, not long ago,

I have rebuilt the divisions

in the State of An.

With their help, everything will go smoothly.

Great!

Ruyi,

what happened to you?

Do you really have the heart

to keep Li Tongguang from knowing that you are still alive?

Ren Xin was killed by you two.

The person in front of you now

is Ren Ruyi.

You're so cruel and ruthless.

You're the same.

The stab you gave me was deep.

According to the records,

Left Emissary Ren Xin's heart

is different from the hearts of ordinary people.

It's in the middle of the chest, not on the left.

That's why you didn't die after a sharp arrow pierced your chest

during the attack in spring of the fifth year of Chengtian.

You asked me to stab the left side of your chest.

You did it on purpose.

But I won the bet.

I bet

you still have a sense of justice and dignity.

You helped me.

You didn't let the emperor of An mutilate my body.

And I was lucky.

I survived in the end.

I don't know why I helped you.

Maybe it was because of what

you have done all this time.

You're like a hero.

It makes us ashamed.

Take the medicine.

I see.

Looks like Deng Hui is a righteous man.

I was badly injured this time.

I wanted to come to you when I can move freely.

I didn't expect at night, I suddenly heard the sound

of Shaxi Tribe's signal of assembling its men to launch an attack.

I thought Jiu's horse riding arena is nearby.

So I came to take a look.

My men have been keeping an eye on the palace.

I heard that Li Tongguang's men got you out.

So I rushed here.

But I was still late.

Ying,

I failed to protect you well.

What are you talking about?

One of you had a narrow escape.

The other rushed back to An Capital day and night for me.

I'm so touched.

Why would I blame you?

Besides, I know

you will never leave me alone.

Let's go then.

Okay.

My men are waiting outside.

Ruyi, it's going to be a tough journey for you.

We need to move fast, and the journey will take 6 hours.

And then we can get rid of the An army.

Okay.

Let's go.

I'm not leaving.

I'm going back to the palace.

Going back to the palace?

Why?

You probably already know

about the edict issued by the emperor of An.

Whether I marry Second Prince

or him,

I will be the future female owner of this country.

Ruyi, Yuanzhou,

I don't want to go back.

You've trained a sparrow in the royal cage

into an eagle.

I can't go back anymore.

Ying, you can't be impulsive in this matter.

This is not a joke.

The political situation in An is complicated.

The emperor of An is cruel and ruthless.

You'll probably die if you stay.

Besides, the men who came to kill you just now

were probably sent by Noble Consort Chu.

The imperial palace is a place of intrigue and danger.

Without us being by your side,

what if the tragedy of Empress Zhaojie happens again?

I'm useful. The emperor of An won't kill me.

I grew up in the cold palace of Wu.

How could I not know

about the bitterness and sweetness and dirty tricks

in the imperial palace?

Don't worry. I'll be more careful in the future.

I also want to go back to Wu Capital with you.

But what can I do

after I go back?

I will still be a canary

in the imperial palace of Wu.

That's not the life I want.

There are things you're willing to risk your lives for.

Me too.

And I killed people before.

I can take action first when I'm in danger, right?

I've been a prince for so long.

During the past few months from Wu Capital to here,

I've seen so many people and things with you

along the way.

You, Qian, and Chief Clerk Du

made great efforts and risked your lives

in order to save my brother.

So I've figured it out.

If I can make the two states live in peace

by staying here,

even just for 3 or 5 years,

it'll be worth it.

You've grown up.

It's up to you.

Okay.

Take this.

If there's an emergency,

go to Jinsha Pavilion or Jinbao Inn to find Meiniang.

Okay.

My men are outside.

The Commandant of the An Capital branch is named Ye Guang.

You can trust him completely.

Go to him if anything happens.

Okay.

By the way,

we've taken Mr. Du here.

He insisted on coming here when he heard you are in An Capital.

If he can enter the palace with you openly,

we won't be so worried.

Also,

take this tracker butterfly.

No matter when you are in danger,

I will receive a message

and come to save you immediately.

I'll ask

Ye Guang to handle the rest.

Don't worry.

I'm Ning Yuanzhou's little sister

and Ren Ruyi's disciple.

I will make you proud.

I believe

our Ying

has always been the best.

Ruyi,

if you have a daughter in the future,

can you give her the pet name of Ying?

I'll give her my best jewellery.

Okay.

What?

You won't give anything if it's a boy?

I like girls.

You're the boss.

In the first half of my life,

the luckiest thing is

I met a gentle and amiable empress.

In the future,

Ying will also be as lucky as me.

Let's go.

Take care, Ying.

You too.

Don't worry too much.

It's much safer for Ying

to go back with Ye Guang and the others

instead of us, who are wanted by the court.

You're right.

Where are we going now?

His Majesty and the others are on their way to He County.

Let's go there to meet them as soon as possible.

Good. I miss them too.

I want to see if Yuan Lu is obedient.

Why are you laughing?

I'm laughing

because finally, I don't have to risk my life

or go to the end of the world to find you.

Surviving a calamity

and regaining what was lost

are the happiest things in the world.

♫If the world is like a wave♫

♫Drowning the past♫

You're alive.

♫Who will steer the boat with me into the distance♫

♫Look through the world filled with clouds♫

♫The blade's glint hides the tears♫

You're also alive.

♫Love is a lie between one's lips♫

♫Searching for normality between life and death for you♫

There is only one last thing to do.

After we escort His Majesty back to Wu safely,

we will leave everything behind.

After that, we'll be ordinary people.

The world is vast.

We can go anywhere we want.

Okay?

Okay.

But...

Ning Yuanzhou.

Have you

forgotten something?

I haven't.

♫Rain covers the sound of my heartbeat♫

♫Farewells bring new wounds♫

♫Love is the trembling of fingertips when we separate♫

♫I waited, but I couldn't have♫

♫Two people for eternity♫

♫I waited and I got♫

♫This long journey where one shadow became two♫

♫At the end of the road, it's a dream♫

♫Even if we're not destined, it can't be forgotten♫

♫I thought I saw through fate♫

♫But when I wake from the dream, I'm still lost♫

♫Who will drink with me half a lifetime's wind and frost?♫

♫Exchange myself for a sliver of light♫

♫If love does exist♫

♫Let's look back in our next life♫

Yang Ying.

Don't go there.

♫The dream lingers for a while♫

I won't.

From the moment I killed her,

♫Teardrops fall onto the robe after the farewell♫

I'm no longer qualified.

♫Have you ever promised♫

♫Two passionate hearts staying together forever♫

Did she mention me?

♫Who will drink with me half a lifetime's wind and frost?♫

Yes.

♫Exchange myself for a sliver of light♫

She heard Shaxi Tribe's whistle of attacking.

Considering you come here often,

she was worried you might be in danger.

♫If love does exist♫

So she came here although she was badly injured.

♫Let's look back in our next life♫

But she didn't expect that it was me there.

I knew it.

[20 km outside Tianmenguan]

[Prince Youxian of Beipan]

When we arrive at the border later,

are you sure they'll open the city gate?

Don't worry.

When we arrive there, they'll open the gate

as long as I ask them to do it.

Just hide behind the rocks

and don't let the guards see you.

Okay, I believe you.

Your Highness,

will you really ask them to open the gate

to let Beipan people in?

Once Tianmenguan's gate is opened,

they will definitely fight.

This place is cold and barren.

I'm about to die here.

I don't care if they fight or not.

Father would rather banish me

than believe that I didn't kill Shouji.

Such being the case,

don't blame me for learning from him

to cooperate with Beipan people.

Please think twice, Your Highness.

Opening the gate to let Beipan people in

is a serious crime.

Nonsense.

Beipan people are not used to the life within the border.

I made a deal with Prince Youxian.

This time,

after they get enough money and food

and help me get the throne,

they will go back.

Compared to coming south to rob us at the cost of thousands of casualties every year,

isn't it better that I

offer them tributes every year?

But...

Shut up!

Have you forgotten no one came to save us

and we were starving and could only eat grass

when we were trapped by the stones in the quarry

in order to find the stone materials

used to repair this barrier?

If it weren't for these Beipan people,

you and I

would have died here long ago.

I also know

those men of Shabei Tribe guarding the border

don't care if I'm dead or alive

because I've been banished.

So does my father.

Since they are cruel to me,

don't blame me for returning the favor.

Sun Lang.

Where are we?

Your Majesty,

looks like we're close to Tianmenguan judging from the terrain.

Yu went to the front to be a scout.

We'll know when he's back.

Okay.

Yuan Lu.

Yuan Lu. Yuan Lu.

Stay clear-minded.

Stop.

Your Majesty,

last time, I told you about the observation deck

where you can overlook the whole country. It's nearby.

Your Majesty, please go with me.

The observation deck?

Qian, we just stopped.

How about letting His Majesty rest for a while?

I'm afraid if we miss it,

there won't be such a good place like this again.

Qian.

It's fine.

We've been traveling all night. It's a bit suffocating.

I'll go for a walk with Qian.

Okay.

Where is my wine?

Here.

His Majesty likes tranquility.

I'll go with him.

Lang,

Qian is so nice to His Majesty.

He went to enjoy scenery with him on the journey of escape.

He even asked you to prepare some good wine.

His Majesty has been imprisoned for so long.

Whether it's noble people

or ordinary people,

anyone can be tasteful.

Take me as an example.

No matter where I go or how tired I am,

as long as I touch

those soft, fragrant,

and fluffy cats, dogs, and rabbits

and hold them in my arms,

I...

I...

This is not

a beautiful place.

Your Majesty, please take a closer look.

Qian,

I can't see any scenery.

Then have you ever thought about this?

What kind of scenery

can the soldiers of Wu

who died in the Tianmenguan battle see

in the underworld?

This place is...

Yes.

This is where you were defeated

a few months ago.

Brothers,

today, I'm going to use the blood of the emperor

to pay tribute to you.

After I ask them to open the gate

and arrange everything,

I will put a red cloak

on my horseback.

By that time, you can lead the army

and enter the border.

[Tianmenguan]

Your Highness, you are finally back.

I've been looking for you for days.

We couldn't find any stone materials.

And we got hurt.

Open the gate now.

Yes. Open the gate now.

Right.

Cover the wound on the horseback.

What's wrong with him?

Your Highness,

I was so worried because I couldn't find you.

The edict of asking you back to the capital was delivered here yesterday.

Your Highness, go take a shower and get changed now.

What edict?

Your Highness,

the eunuch who delivered the edict secretly told me

His Majesty wants to form a matrimonial alliance with Wu.

They are working on the state letters.

Princess Licheng will be the crown princess.

After you go back to the capital,

it's very likely you'll become the crown prince.

Congratulations, Your Highness.

Congratulations, Your Highness.

Close the gate! Close the gate!

Beipan people are coming.

Hurry!

Close the gate!

Close the gate! Close the gate!

Hurry!

Close the gate!

Hurry up! Hurry up!

What should I do?

Did I make a mistake?

Look carefully. This is Second Prince.

Your Highness, what should we do?

Don't be afraid.

Let's steal Beipan people's clothes and sneak away.

Anyway, the destination of Beipan people is He County.

It didn't belong to An back then.

No matter how many people will die, it has nothing to do with us.

As long as Father doesn't know this

and Beipan people don't tell anyone,

I can still be the crown prince.

And I didn't collude with the enemies.

Your Highness, let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Ignite the fire beacons. Release the whistling arrow.

Lang.

Lang.

What flowers did His Majesty go to see?

He hasn't come back yet.

Did something happen?

We're not there yet. He can't die here.

He has to solve the problem before he dies.

Let's go have a look.

-Qian! -Qian!

Qian!

Qian.

Don't come over.

Qian, what are you doing?

I'm seeking justice

for Chai Ming,

the brothers of Liudao Hall,

and thousands of soldiers of Wu.

Qian, calm down first.

That's our emperor.

Our emperor?

Then let me ask our emperor.

Do you still remember those

who died for you?

The amulet badges of Liudao Hall.

Qian,

why do you have the amulet badges

of the brothers?

They left us forever due to the battle.

If I don't keep their last things,

who else would remember them?

Shi Xiaoyu

joined Liudao Hall at 9.

He was the fastest runner among the cavalries of the Heaven Path.

But in the Tianmenguan battle,

he died because his legs were blown off.

He was only 16 years old when he died.

Dong Dashan,

21 years old,

was most afraid of heat.

But he was burnt to death when he went to inquire about the An army's information.

Guan Qing,

24 years old,

just had a daughter before the battle.

But he was hit in the chest by the An army with rocks and died

before he had a chance to experience the happiness of having a daughter.

Yan Jun

was pierced in his belly

by the An army with 6 spears and died

on his 29th birthday

in order to protect our stupid emperor.

Gou Ping

had been a drunkard for 33 years.

But to help his comrades, he was stabbed 18 times.

He could never drink the Tongshan Wine

from Kainian in Wu Capital again.

Qin Bin,

48 years old,

didn't have a wife or child in his life.

He fought dozens of battles

including those in Rongcheng, Tianshui,

Pingying, and Julangguan.

In the Tianmenguan battle,

he was hit by 38 arrows and died.

He was still holding the banner of Wu when he died.

I'm sorry.

What's the use of admitting your mistake now?

Can you bring them back to life

by admitting your mistake now?

Can you bring my younger brother back to life

by admitting your mistake now?

Chai Ming.

Chai Ming is your younger brother?

You all don't know this, right?

Chai Ming is my younger brother.

We have the same father but a different mother.

I've hated him since childhood.

But he was so shameless.

He kept pestering me every day.

After he knew I became a hereditary member of the Yulin Army,

he tried his best to be admitted into Liudao Hall.

He said in this way,

he could see me often in the palace.

I made so many excuses

to scold or punish him.

Although he looked unhappy,

he would still call me Brother

when we met

again.

I planned

to stop beating him

when he was 20.

I wanted to stop beating him and accept him

as my younger brother when he was 20.

But unexpectedly,

he did a great job in the Heaven Path.

And you took him to the battlefield.

I'm sorry.

He wrote to me every day after you went to the battle.

Brother,

every day, I advised His Majesty

not to listen to the eunuch.

But His Majesty just wouldn't listen.

Brother,

His Majesty pursues quick success and is reckless.

We lose over 3,000 people every day.

If this goes on,

I'm afraid there will be a disaster.

My only family in this world

didn't have a chance to hear me call him Brother.

Just to save your life,

Watch out, Your Majesty!

he took an arrow for you down here.

I collected his bones.

Right here.

The arrowhead pierced his heart and lungs and was 0.5-inch into his bones.

He was only 19 years old.

I'm sorry.

So much for risking our lives

for the State of Wu.

So much for sacrificing for our country

and facing death unflinchingly.

Since the day we set off,

I've been secretly planning

to take you here after saving you

and use your life

to let the soldiers of Wu who died wrongfully rest in peace.

Qian,

killing the emperor is an unforgivable crime.

I understand

you want to avenge the brothers and Chai.

We also want to avenge them.

But have you forgotten

what Boss Ning said

when he left His Majesty to you?

Don't you feel guilty towards him?

-Lang. -What are you doing?

Lang, calm down. Lang.

You actually want to stop me.

Just for this stupid emperor?