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[A Journey To Love]

[Episode 38]

[Two days later]

I'm willing to give the crown and accept the surrender.

What is he doing?

I'm bound by face.

You don't know that, do you, Beauty?

This is the custom of surrendering that was passed down from the previous dynasty.

Beipan lost

so they have to read the surrender letter seriously to the person who led the army

for it to be written into history.

So many people died.

Yet a victory

made the people so happy.

In a state of turmoil, a victory like this

has saved many lives.

So...

even if we don't know

when the next war will come,

being alive

is already a good thing for them.

Long live His Majesty!

Long live the Leader of Shaxi!

Long live His Majesty!

Long live the Leader of Shaxi!

What is this?

Your Majesty.

This is the crown of Left Worthy Prince.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Your Majesty! Hang in there!

Leader of Shaxi!

Leader of Shaxi! Hang in there!

Don't panic.

-Don't run around! -Don't panic!

Don't panic!

Give it to...

Chu...

Yue...

Leader of Shaxi!

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty!

[To the Empress of Wu His Majesty was assassinated on the 23rd of Layue at He County.]

[The Liudao Hall delegation]

[To Prime Minister Zhang His Majesty was assassinated on the 23rd of Layue at He County.]

[The Liudao Hall delegation]

Gather all the guards

and follow me to the camp of west capital.

Your Highness!

I didn't want my brother to return.

But since we collaborated on the credence and fought enemies with him,

I've given up my desire to fight for the position of the emperor.

Now that my brother has passed away,

the country needs an emperor.

The officials will appoint a new emperor.

Zhang Song, that sly old fox, is fixated on court politics.

He won't let me ascend the throne easily.

He'll probably put a sin of

murdering the late emperor on me.

That's why I can only gather troops in the army.

Otherwise, I can't defend myself.

Yes.

Zhang Song?

Prince Danyang.

As the supervisor of the state,

how dare you commit treason?

It's unforgivable to murder the late emperor.

[Mansion of Prince Danyang]

Since I was entrusted by the late emperor to assist the regency,

I won't allow a rebel like you to exist in the world.

Go!

Prime Minister.

How about we let him live for now?

After all, Her Majesty hasn't given birth yet.

Her Majesty is almost at full-term.

A baby boy will be arranged tonight.

Tomorrow at the court,

the officials will hear about His Majesty's death

and then hear about the Empress giving birth.

When the Empress gives birth later,

if it's a boy,

we can just replace him.

If it's a daughter,

we will raise them for now

then find a boy to replace her from the royal family.

In that case,

it wouldn't count as messing up the royal bloodline.

Don't blame me for being cruel.

Every time the throne changes,

several princes and ministers will die.

In the past few months,

Prince Danyang and I had a lot of disputes in politics.

Do you think he can forgive me

after he ascends the throne?

The Jingyang bell...

Your Majesty, Prince Ying.

Tell your men to stop.

Something as major as the death of His Majesty

is none of you, a minister's business.

I can't do as you say.

Your Majesty.

This is not the time to be soft-hearted.

I think so too.

Prime Minister!

-Yanniang. -Don’t move.

Wu.

Don't be afraid.

Your other wives and songs

are also at the palace.

Good. Very well.

Tell them to stop.

Stop!

Brother, I got the news

and rushed to the palace

to get Sister-in-law to take charge of the situation.

His Majesty passed away,

you're a Prince, and he's a Cabinet Grand Secretary.

You weren't thinking about mourning, but were in a hurry to fight.

Do you think the turmoil Wu is in is not bad enough?

Get them two sets of plain clothes to change into.

Yes.

Your uncle Marquis Yongping is also in my hands.

Your Highness, what do you want?

Please speak your mind.

Aren't you fighting

just for the throne behind His Majesty?

If that's the case,

as the Empress,

I shall summon all officials to the court on behalf of the late emperor

so that you can fight for it.

Go back to the palace quickly.

Her Majesty has arrived.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Everyone,

I summoned you all to the palace for one thing.

His Majesty defeated Beipan in the State of An

and defended He County.

But unfortunately,

he was injured by a Beipan assassin

and passed away

four days ago.

His Majesty passed away?

But didn't His Majesty just send a letter back to the court a few days ago?

Why did he suddenly...

Could it be a mistake?

I dare not

joke about such an important matter.

Prime Minister Zhang and Prince Danyang can testify.

My condolences, Your Highness.

Please rise.

Although I'm heartbroken,

I can't let my own pain

delay the national affairs.

The current affairs

are just the Beipan people invading Central Plain.

So I have something

to ask Prince Danyang and Prime Minister Zhang

as to how the things will be dealt with after the way.

Although Beipan's Left Worthy Prince has died,

their king won't give up easily.

They will only attack more strongly.

If He County is defeated,

there will be a catastrophe in both Wu and An.

So I think

we should send reinforcements to He County immediately

so that we won't let His Majesty's sacrifice down.

I think

since the mountain collapsed,

it would be better for Wu to guard the situation.

Although the Beipan people are aggressive,

their next step will probably be

heading to the State of An's Junzhou's Guideyuan

which is better to attack.

We should use this chance to save our strength

to find a way out

as a long-term solution.

Nonsense!

Our country and An just made an alliance

to fight the enemy together.

How can you break our promise?

There are only interests between the two states.

There is no morality.

If the An people keep their promises,

why did they still imprison

His Majesty and Prince Li in the State of An

for so many days even after we have paid for the ransom?

It's Princess Licheng.

If a treaty can be changed and abandoned as one wishes,

how do you expect Ying who just became Duke Qing's wife

at the State of An to handle things herself?

What makes you think

Beipan will only touch Beipan

instead of coveting Wu?

Prime Minister Zhang,

when Beipan people invaded last time,

their horses trampled 19 Zhous of An and Wu.

I only know

war requires military funds.

The military funds spent at Tianmenguan

plus the 100,000 taels of gold to bring His Majesty back

has already emptied the treasury.

If we send troops again,

the Ministry of Revenue won't be able to hold out.

I understand

your thoughts.

National affairs are family matters.

Since His Majesty is gone,

the country can't live without a leader.

So I

recommend Prince Danyang to ascend the throne.

No, Your Highness.

His Majesty was suddenly assassinated.

There are many things suspicious about it.

I have suspected that

Prince Danyang was behind His Majesty's death.

But I know

among the 5,000 soldiers

sent to assist His Majesty in He County,

their leader is the trusted aide of Prince Danyang.

If Prince Danyang wanted to do something to His Majesty,

why wait until

when Beipan's Left Worthy Prince has already surrendered his sword?

Was there no better opportunity

during the chaos?

According to our ancestors' legacy,

to be under Beipan people's horses and words,

regardless of your gender or age,

you are all dead souls.

Prime Minister Zhang.

In order to resist Beipan People,

His Majesty fought to death outside the gate.

Princess Licheng

also married Duke An

of the State of An for the two state's alliance.

Do you know

when the king is humiliated, the ministers should die.

I was negligent.

I dare not.

To be honest,

in this world,

there is no one who does not want

Prince Danyang to ascend to throne as much as I do.

But I also know

facing the Beipan enemies,

we are cornered and if we don't do anything, we will be retreating.

Ministers,

don't forget the legacy of our ancestors

and the elders.

Your Majesty has a deep understanding of righteousness.

We admire you.

Prince Danyang,

can you swear before the ancestral temple

that you will be kind to both me and my child.

You won't kill nor imprison us

and keep us safe forever.

And that you will definitely use Prime Minister Zhang and the loyal officials

as they were

without any resentment

to expel Beipan

and restore the peace of the Central Plain.

I'm willing to swear with my blood.

After I ascend the throne, I will lead the army immediately.

I will never return to Wu Capital until I succeed in defeating Beipan.

During this period,

all national affairs will be entrusted to the Empress and Prime Minister Zhang.

Prime Minister Zhang, what do you think?

I'm willing to follow the royal family and Sister-in-law,

Please ascend the throne, Brother Danyang.

The military situation is urgent.

But the etiquette cannot be neglected.

Because my sister-in-law is understanding,

the funeral of the late Emperor

needs more preparation for a proper mourning.

I'm incompetent.

I'm willing to take the position of a legitimate heir to handle state mourning.

During this period,

you can deploy troops as the new emperor.

We agree.

Approved.

In that case,

please go to the ancestral temple

to perform the ritual.

I don't know

if my choice was right.

But,

since the imperial physician said the child is 90% a girl,

I can only

bet with her and

the future of Wu.

I hope the new emperor

can spare us

for my contribution on helping him ascend the throne.

Your Majesty is wise and decisive.

If His Majesty were aware of this in heaven...

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty... Blood...

I felt something was wrong in the court just now.

Call the imperial physician.

We must keep the baby.

Your Majesty.

His Majesty cares about relationships.

Yes, in terms of politics, he's pretty good too.

Prime Minister Zhang,

what's done is done.

Just take it easy.

His Majesty has sworn to the heavens.

Your words will still hold a lot of weight.

Dear Ancestors,

Yang Xingjian, the 11th son of the Yang family

was recommended by hundreds of officials today...

Guards!

Guards!

The plaque has bestowed the sins to His Majesty!

Guards! Guards!

Imperial physician... Get the imperial physician!

Where is the imperial physician?

-He's here. -Get the imperial physician!

Imperial Physician, hurry!

He didn't hurt his neck.

His life is fine for now.

But I'm afraid his lungs have been heavily hit.

Hurry, send him to the hospital. Hurry.

Send him to Prince Danyang's Mansion.

No!

If my sister-in-law and I hadn't arrived in time,

you would have wanted to kill him in front of Second Brother's residence this morning.

Just now in the court,

you were against my brother's ascension to the throne too.

I can't entrust my brother to you.

Send him to my mansion,

I'll take care of Second Brother myself.

Wait.

Prime Minister Zhang,

it's still unknown whether His Majesty's life is in danger.

I'm afraid you're suspicious.

What are you waiting for?

Hurry up.

Hurry.

Hurry.

Your Highness.

Thank you for waiting outside.

His Majesty's situation has finally stabilized.

But he's still unconscious.

How is Sister-in-law?

She went into the delivery room eight hours ago.

But there's no news yet.

The imperial physician said it was an obstructed labor.

We want to go in.

But the Yulin Army said that Her Majesty had ordered

to stop us from entering the palace.

Yes.

I'll go.

Okay.

Your Highness.

How dare you!

My sister-in-law is delivering.

As a royal command,

I have the responsibility to supervise.

Why?

Isn't the leader of Wu surnamed Yang?

Please, Your Highness.

Please wait a moment.

If there is any news,

I'll send an attendant to inform you.

Thank you, Your Highness.

What's wrong with you?

Hurry up and prepare some seats and food

for the officials.

Yes.

Go get them ready.

Yes.

Now that Prince Ying is here, we can have a backbone.

Fortunately, Prince Ying is here to be in charge of the overall situation.

However,

things are happening to the late emperor, to His Majesty, and then Her Majesty...

Could it be...

the Heaven is going to destroy Wu?

Exactly...

Well done.

You're indeed my most trusted subordinate.

I will treat you well in the future.

Thank you.

Your Majesty, try harder.

Try harder.

Push harder.

Your Majesty.

The feet came out first.

Your Majesty, hang in there.

It's upside down.

Your Majesty, hang in there.

Your Highness, it'll be over soon.

Her Majesty's blood is gushing out!

Your Majesty.

You must hang in there!

Hang in there!

Your Highness, it'll be over soon.

Your Highness.

How is it?

It's as Your Highness wished.

Your Highness, are you not feeling well?

I have ginseng juice.

Have a sip.

I've been ill since I was a child.

I always bring this with me.

Your Majesty, take a sip.

Her Majesty fainted.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty, wake up!

Your Majesty!

-What should we do? -Your Majesty!

Your Majesty.

Make sure Sister-in-law can't give birth.

Yes.

Sister-in-law, you must hang in there.

I'm outside.

Prince Danyang didn't hold out.

Wu would be on your hands, Sister-in-law!

Your Highness.

Her Majesty just woke up.

I'm afraid it's terminal lucidity.

I would like to ask Your Highness to enter

and ask for a will.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, please.

Sister-in-law.

She was a princess...

She was just born and she...

Sister-in-law.

Why are you crying?

I'm unlucky.

Xingyan.

I can't hold out anymore.

Come here.

I have something to tell you.

You may leave now.

Yes.

Yan.

Just before I die,

I suddenly figured out a lot of things.

My miscarriage

and all these...

did you do all these?

Why ask the obvious?

Why?

All these years,

we have treated you well.

Well?

But I don't care about your charity at all.

In terms of background,

my mother has the highest status.

In terms of talent,

I'm ten times better than my two brothers.

But because of my kindness when I was eight,

and I wanted to save you who fell into the water,

I became crippled all my life

and can never get to be the emperor.

You owe me a life.

But why would you rather recommend

Prince Danyang who came from a lowly background

and has never thought of me?

You deserve this.

Retribution.

It's all retribution.

So,

the death of His Majesty

was also done by you,

Of course.

You didn't expect that, did you?

I've been plotting even before

when Yang Ying departed.

I found that

Qian Zhao hates Big Brother.

It was me who told him

not to let that foolish emperor who disgraced Wu

to return to Wu Capital.

Unfortunately,

I don’t know what happened to Qian Zhao during his journey

and he didn't let him die at He County,

yet letting him live for almost a month more.

However,

to arrange for someone in the support army

to pass gunpowder to Left Worthy Prince who only wants revenge

is nothing difficult.

What you have done have let down Wu

and the people.

Wu did me wrong.

I don’t care for so much.

I just want to be the emperor of Wu.

As long as you all die,

all the officials will have to support me.

Didn't you see how grateful

they were to me?

I've been an incompetent Worthy Prince for so many years.

No one will suspect me.

Is that so?

Did everyone hear

Prince Ying's confession?

I thought I was a wise man.

I didn't expect there to be a poisonous snake

just under my seat.

Second Brother... Second Brother!

Don't kill me.

I was just muddled.

I just want to be like you too much

and have a taste of having power.

I'm only 22 years old.

I haven't lived enough.

Sorry, my hand slipped.

I know you Wu people always talk too much.

Who knows?

You might need to go through the Imperial Clan Court or the Grand Court.

Might as well let an outsider like me

be the bad person for you.

Record this down.

Prince Ying's illness relapsed

and died in the palace.

No.

Prince Ying plotted a rebellion

and was killed personally by me.

He killed the late emperor

and almost

killed me and my child.

You want to leave him some dignity.

But I

want to cut him into pieces

to relieve my hatred.

Your Majesty.

When the late emperor passed away,

he gave me a command.

I have no virtue

and have let Wu down.

My brother Yang Xingjian

is wise and decisive.

He will surely be able to succeed in commanding

and help continue the throne

by ascending to it.

I only hope everyone can work together to fight the enemy

so that you won't let me down.

Respect this.

Wait.

This was written by His Majesty personally.

Look at the flower seal.

There's a personal seal here too.

Her Majesty has sharp eyes.

You knew what the late emperor wanted.

I'm willing to serve the new emperor

and be loyal to the new emperor.

Long live His Majesty!

Long live Your Majesty!

Rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I almost died this time.

I know how to respect the people.

I should follow the late emperor's order

and fight against Beipan with the whole country.

Pass my order.

Prince Ying was executed for treason.

He has been demoted to a commoner and expelled from the royal family.

All the assets in his mansion will be used for military expenses.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

The late Emperor's coffin

is being escorted by the people of Liudao Hall.

They are now in Lingzhou.

Please issue a decree to send the officers to wait for it.

Proceed.

As for the funeral,

I will leave it to Her Majesty.

Could I ask Brother to stay in the funeral palace for the time being?

If I don't return this time,

combine the two funerals to become one.

It can also save some military expenses for Wu.

If anything happens to me,

the Empress will decide

who succeeds the throne.

Your Majesty, don't say such ominous words.

Prime Minister Zhang, no need to say more.

The national affairs should be dealt with.

It's my duty to make these things clear

before I set off.

Besides,

Official Ning escorted the late emperor's will this time

and exposed Prince Ying's conspiracy.

He made great contributions to the country.

Promote Ning Yuanzhou to Marquis Jingyuan.

And Ren Ruyi will be Lady Ning.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

But I ask Your Majesty to withdraw your order.

What Ruyi did

was her choice.

Not under as my wife.

That's right.

Yuanzhou and I rushed over

not for any reward.

We just want to stop a conspiracy

as ordinary people

to contribute to the peace of the Central Plain.

Your Majesty.

When we set off from He County,

Beipan's king

has named a new Left Worthy Prince

and ordered him to continue attacking the Central Plain.

Because the Leader of Shaxi died in the battle,

and the Shazhong Tribe rebelled halfway,

Duke Qing of An, Li Tongguang, suffered casualties in his army.

He just arrived in He County three days ago to meet with the people.

Over thousands of people in He Xian died too.

Therefore,

I beg Your Majesty to send troops

to assist He County.

Don't worry, Minister Ren.

Wu and An have a brotherly alliance

and we are now also connected by a marriage.

Wait for me to count the troops and horses.

I will lead the army to fight the enemy personally.

During this period,

I will entrust the state affairs

to the Empress and Prime Minister Zhang.

Yes.

By personally going to fight against the enemy,

Your Majesty is contributing to both states.

I hope Your Majesty can eradicate the chaos in the Central Plain as soon as possible

and save the people from suffering.

I

will serve with my life.

We will serve with our lives!

We are faster so we will set off first

to meet up with the soldiers of He County as soon as possible.

Also,

I also want to bring some long-time men of the Liudao Hall

to go with us.

Prime Minister Zhang.

Speed is the key to war.

Please take the commander’s seal, Official Ning,

and make it to He County as soon as possible

to send reinforcements to aid the State of An.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Please tell Duke Qing,

in five days,

I will personally lead 20,000 troops to reinforce.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Marquis Jingyuan.

May I have a word with you?

Okay.

I'll wait for you here.

Okay.

This is the antidote for the Ten-Day Qianji.

Although I think

you probably don't need it anymore.

Having it

is better than nothing.

But Prime Minister,

I failed to do

what you asked me to do.

Please forgive me.

You saved my life

from Prince Ying.

Why talk about this?

But

I just want to know one thing.

Is the late emperor's will

real?

It's real.

Very well.

But...

there is one more.

I have two last orders.

One to pass the throne to Prince Danyang

and the other to pass the throne to

the Prince that is not born yet.

It's up to you to decide...

who it's given to.

I...

trust you.

Yuan Lu, Sun Lang, Qian Zhao,

and the late emperor

died fighting against Beipan.

Yang Ying too.

She married Li Tongguang

for efforts to fight against the enemy.

As for which will edit I passed on,

after I returned to Wu Capital,

I learned about the dispute you

and Prince Danyang had in the court,

which helped me make my decision.

I see.

I've been running around for power for half my life.

But I didn't expect

I lost at the last moment.

Forget it.

Let's get down to business.

Although you are in charge of Liudao Hall,

you may not be able to command

those generals that can help with army reinforcements along the way, right?

Let me tell you about them.

Okay.

Here.