Original subtitles

♫ By the riverside ♫

♫ I sow a seed of karma ♫

♫ Forlorn fates intertwine ♫

♫ Written in the stars ♫

♫ Should your passion smolder out ♫

♫ Will you give up on your ideal world? ♫

♫ Our past can only be entrusted to memories ♫

♫ I'm mooning over you ♫

♫ Amidst loneliness ♫

♫ Berthed in sleepless nights ♫

♫ You're my desire ♫

♫ That teems underneath ♫

♫ I'm drowned in your beautiful eyes ♫

♫ I'm mooning over you ♫

♫ Next to the Three-life Stone ♫

♫ I cross the Bridge of Forgetfulness ♫

♫ Gazing at moonlit nights ♫

♫ The moon appears brighter because of you ♫

♫ Leaning against the tower, it returns my gaze ♫

♫ Gazing at moonlit nights ♫

♫ The moon appears brighter because of you ♫

♫ Leaning against the tower, it returns my gaze ♫

[The Legend of Anle] [Adapted from a novel by Xing Ling]

[Episode 19]

Good.

Very good.

You did a great job.

This fire of yours was timely indeed.

My Lord, you're wise indeed.

To me, the fire on Wuliu Street

is a helping hand in time of need.

To Marquis Zhongyi,

it's akin to holding burning charcoal with one's bare hand.

Just wait and see.

The grand Zhongyi Marquis's Residence

will be burned to the ground soon.

My Lord, there's one more thing.

The Crown Prince also went to Wuliu Street to save Ren Anle.

Ren Anle?

[Lingxiang Pleasure House]

Anle is in danger!

Sir!

Sir!

What?

There's a fire on Wuliu Street?

Who did it?

I don't know.

My Lord, there's one more thing.

What other bad news do you have?

Tell me all of them in one go.

The Crown Prince...

is at Wuliu Street as well.

My Lord!

Who is it?

Who's trying to harm me here?

My Lord.

We fell for someone else's trick again.

They've plotted against me time and time again.

Your Highness, are you okay?

- Is she okay? - Young Lady!

She's hurt.

Prepare a carriage. We'll return to my residence. Summon the imperial physician.

- Hurry. - Okay.

- Han Ye, leave her to me. - Move aside.

Han Ye!

Official Ren is a court subject.

And you've selected the Crown Princess.

But now, you're doing this in front of the public. Have you ever considered her feelings?

Your Highness,

you've already done a lot for me today.

At least the 30,000 navy forces I gave you were worth it.

I'm sure you're exhausted.

Just leave me to Official Luo.

Your Highness, the palace banquet has started.

You should return to the palace.

Leave her to me.

Take good care of her.

Don't worry.

Young Lady.

Bring Zhong Hai back.

Your Highness.

[New Year's Eve, the Imperial Banquet]

The Empress Dowager has arrived.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

You all may rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, everything is ready.

Let's go.

Enjoy your drink while you can.

Greetings, Mother.

My son, please rise.

I will be the Crown Princess after tonight.

[Ren's Residence]

You should head back and rest. I'll look after her.

Okay.

Were you hurt anywhere else besides your legs?

Han Ye blocked the others for me.

He's much injured too.

And now, he has to rush to the palace banquet.

I wonder if his body can take it.

Ziyuan,

you promised me that you wouldn't be swayed again.

Today's incident was something I had not predicted.

This isn't your fault.

Gu Yunnian burned down Wuliu Street to kill Zhong Hai out of spite.

No one could have predicted that.

But I'm referring to Han Ye.

I never expected Han Ye to rush inside and protect me.

I never expected myself to fall for him again.

I've seen the gentle him when he interacts with people.

I've seen the composed him when facing imminent danger.

But I've never seen the raging and agitated him

that pays no regard to everything else.

In the past, he had eyes for the Jing State,

his subjects, and Di Ziyuan.

But today,

he only had eyes for me.

You're the one and only Ren Anle.

I will definitely get you out of here.

You're not his subject, and he's not your prince.

He's the son of your sworn enemy.

Mingxi,

let me rest first.

I think there was too much going on today.

So I feel confused.

I'll be fine after a nap.

Why hasn't the Crown Prince arrived yet?

Someone.

Find out where the Crown Prince is

and why he's late.

Yes, Your Majesty.

This is ridiculous.

Doesn't he know what day it is today?

How could he be late?

Mother.

Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, please forgive him.

His Highness...

He might have been delayed by something on his way here.

That's right.

Ye isn't someone who will be late for no reason.

Please wait for him.

You guys do know the Crown Prince pretty well, huh?

Tonight's the Han family's banquet.

Outsiders have no right to speak.

Forget about him. Let's begin.

Yes, Mother.

The Crown Prince has arrived.

Greetings, Your Majesty, Grandmother.

I was late. Please pardon me.

Never do this again. It'll make us worried.

The banquet shall begin.

I heard that His Highness went to Wuliu Street.

Why did you go to Wuliu Street?

Zhong Hai was at Wuliu Street. I went to capture him.

But a fire appeared out of nowhere.

I was careless. Luckily, Ren Anle saved me.

It was a close shave.

Han Ye.

You're the Crown Prince.

Do you even know your identity?

It's just Zhong Hai.

You don't need to capture him personally.

You're the Crown Prince of Jing. The Emperor's son.

Don't place yourself in danger. It's as simple as that.

Don't you understand?

I already reminded you during Jiangnan's disaster relief mission.

Your safety concerns the entire Jing State.

You have to be prudent.

Don't tell me you forgot everything I said.

I know my fault.

Han Ye.

You're the Crown Prince.

I'm old now.

I don't want you

to depart from this world before me.

Sorry, Father.

An assassin! Protect His Majesty!

Protect His Majesty!

Yes!

Send the Empress Dowager back to Jingxin Hall. Cheng'en, leave with Grandmother.

This is bad. I entered the palace in a hurry.

Lengbei isn't with me.

Look after the Empress Dowager. Hurry!

Cheng'en, stay here.

Retreat.

Go.

Notify the Imperial Bodyguards to protect His Majesty.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Majesty, be careful!

Ziyuan!

Ziyuan!

Ziyuan!

Ziyuan!

- After him! - Stop right there.

- Hurry! - Crown Prince, stop pursuing him.

Summon the imperial physician. Now!

Hurry.

How is it? Is it serious?

Your Highness, although Miss Di suffered

a serious blow, her life isn't in danger now.

She just needs to rest and recuperate.

Good.

Luckily, her vital organs weren't damaged.

Your Highness, it's getting late.

Since the imperial physician said Miss Di is fine now,

why don't we head back and rest?

Cheng'en was seriously wounded because she defended His Majesty.

I will wait here until she wakes up.

Crown Prince,

the palace servants will look after her. You have more important things to do.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

All of you may leave.

Yes, Your Majesty.

That was a huge incident.

There were actually assassins in the palace.

I never expected the security here to become this lax.

Your Majesty, please be appeased.

You have to get to the bottom of this.

I've already sent my men to investigate the case.

I will never let them off for trying to harm you.

You may investigate the case. However,

do not put yourself in danger.

You must remember my words.

I will.

I never expected her

to block the blow for me.

Your Majesty, regarding the blow Ziyuan blocked for you...

I know what you're trying to say.

The Di and Han families founded the Jing State together many years ago.

However, the empire of Jing has nothing to do with the Di family now.

Even so,

I never expected the daughter of the Di family to save my life tonight.

Maybe the marriage alliance between the Han and Di families

was destined.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your wish has finally been fulfilled.

Is thank you the only thing you can say?

Crown Prince, some things have already changed.

It's just that you have no idea.

Anning, you must be exhausted too.

You should head back and rest.

[Ren's Residence]

Ziyuan, you're awake.

You're still here?

I dared not leave as I was afraid that your condition might worsen.

Thank you, Mingxi.

Thank you for staying by my side.

But you mustn't act recklessly in the future.

You have to notify me in advance before you do anything.

What happened today was too sudden.

I had no time to notify you.

Besides,

you've already done enough for me.

I didn't want you to be worried about me again.

However, if taking this path means that you'll be sacrificed,

I'd rather let my ten-year effort go down the drain.

I understand now.

I won't act recklessly again.

But speaking of which, not only did you miss out

on the fireworks,

but you also missed out on a good show.

There were assassins

trying to assassinate Han Zhongyuan.

Di Cheng'en blocked a blow for him.

So, Di Cheng'en is...

Di Cheng'en is fine.

But after this incident,

I'm afraid the Crown Princess has already been decided.

If that's the case,

our opportunity is at hand.

It's almost dawn.

The palace banquet is almost over.

It's time to extinguish the fire.

Aren't you upset?

I'm upset about the truth that hasn't been revealed

and those who suffered wrongful deaths.

All right.

Looks like the vengeful Ren Anle

has finally returned.

How did the assassins appear inside the palace?

Your Majesty, the assassins we hired

were going to kill Di Cheng'en on her way back to her residence.

The assassins in the palace have nothing to do with us.

Why is there another group of assassins?

Also, why were they targeting the Emperor?

Say, do you think the Emperor

will find out that the assassins are hired by me?

Your Majesty, you lead a reclusive life.

Why would you be related to the assassins?

You're right.

I'm muddle-headed.

I don't know who they are.

Now that it has come to this, I'm afraid

you have no way to get rid of Di Cheng'en.

I know that.

It's fine if the Crown Prince was the only one

being insistent.

But this time, she has saved the Emperor.

Her merit is akin to an appointment by an imperial decree.

Somehow,

everything is happening in her favor.

If so, we shall let her live for a few more days.

Have you found out the cause?

What's with the fire on Wuliu Street?

It seems like it was related to Marquis Zhongyi.

I heard that he also sent his men to capture Zhong Hai.

Official Ren was trapped in the fire.

That's why His Highness rushed inside to save her.

Marquis Zhongyi again?

Your Majesty, please be appeased.

Fortunately, His Highness is safe.

The fire on Wuliu Street was a close shave.

Wuliu Street.

It's Wuliu Street again.

The Crown Prince was there to save someone,

but he said he was saved by someone else.

Zhao Fu, tell me.

Is he just too benevolent?

Or does he have something for Ren Anle?

Maybe both.

Now that the Crown Princess has been decided,

he and Official Ren still have to...

Forget it.

Send some rewards to Ren's Residence.

Reward Ren Anle for saving the Crown Prince.

Yes, Your Majesty.

By the way, Official Luo

also went to Wuliu Street.

Although he didn't enter the fire scene, he did

take Zhong Hai away.

Now that Zhong Hai is in Luo Mingxi's hand,

it's no longer under the table.

Marquis Zhongyi will keep himself in check more or less.

Yes, Your Majesty.

[Residence of the Princess]

Wait.

Lengbei isn't here? Where did he go?

Lengbei,

you better don't disappoint me.

Why?

Why did she try to save Zhong Hai?

Your Highness.

You're awake.

How do you feel? Do you feel better?

His Majesty... How is His Majesty?

His Majesty is fine all thanks to you.

Your Highness, what have I done

to deserve your kindness?

You're my family's benefactor.

It's my duty to take care of you.

So, Your Highness,

am I

just your benefactor?

No matter who you are to me, Di Ziyuan will become the Crown Princess of Jing.

His Majesty has already agreed to it. You don't need to worry.

His Majesty already agreed to our marriage?

Your Highness, aren't you glad?

I have something else to attend to. You should rest well.

Your Highness...

[Residence of the Princess]

Lengbei.

Where were you last night?

I... Last night, I...

Anning.

- Anning. - Mo Shuang.

Don't blame Lengbei. It's all because of me.

You?

I was assaulted by some crooks on my way back to Sifang House.

Luckily, Lengbei was there.

He chased away the crooks for me.

Is she speaking the truth?

Of course.

Anning, you should reward Lengbei for his heroic deeds.

By the way, Anning,

did something happen during the palace banquet last night?

Were you hurt?

Why would I be hurt?

You should worry about yourself. Are you okay?

- I... - Who bullied you last night?

- I'll make them pay. - I'm fine.

It was just some hooligans.

Lengbei already taught them a lesson for me.

Anning, if you're truly worried about me,

why don't you teach me some self-defense skills?

Why don't you teach me now?

Lengbei,

don't attempt such a dangerous act again, okay?

I'm fine.

By the way,

tomorrow, come with me to the Residence of the Princess.

Tell Anning

that you were assaulted by some crooks on your way to Sifang House tonight.

Tell her that I chased them away for you.

[Crown Prince's Residence]

Your Highness, you're treasuring this weiqi piece of yours so much.

I guess it's a beautiful memory for you.

- It's just that... - Cut to the chase.

Zhong Hai, whom you guys are investigating right now,

I met him before.

When I was in Jiangnan, I saw Yuanshu and Yuanqin

holding a portrait in their hands. They were looking for an elder brother.

According to my photographic memory, I'm sure

that Zhong Hai was the person in the portrait.

Zhong Hai is unlucky indeed.

Not only did he have such a boorish sister,

but he also had to experience such...

Your Highness.

I'm not done yet.

[Residence of the Princess]

Lengbei, why did you have to attempt such a risky move?

What does Father want you to do?

I told you before. Stay out of this.

Don't worry.

I didn't intend to hurt anyone last night.

Fine then. I don't understand you guys at all.

Mo Shuang, this place isn't safe.

Forget about being the Crown Princess.

You dressed yourself in a style

that the Crown Prince liked during the banquet.

But has he ever paid any attention to you?

I already got my thoughts straight long ago.

You see, when it comes to sword dancing,

I'm no match for Anle.

When it comes to love, I'm no match for Cheng'en.

It's indeed hard to be the Crown Princess.

I'm glad that you know that.

Don't do such silly things again.

When you're free,

you should visit our residence more often.

Make friends with Princess Anning

and make her happy.

Lengbei, you're so thoughtful.

You're so nice to Princess Anning.

Judging from our current circumstances,

there's no harm in making her happy.

I'll be counting on you.

All right. I'll stop here.

Princess Anning is in a bad mood.

- If she finds out... - All right now.

You should go back and keep her company. I'll make a move first.

[Ren's Residence]

Your Highness?

Your Highness, what's with the sudden visit?

You were seriously wounded.

I was worried about you.

How are you?

It's just a minor injury.

I'm fine.

You knew it was dangerous.

Why did you risk your life to save Zhong Hai?

Your Highness, you risked your life to save me too.

By the way, I left in a hurry back then.

I didn't get the chance to express my thanks, Your Highness.

Spare the formalities.

Sit down.

It was a life-or-death situation.

I would save the one in the fire

no matter who it was.

It's the same for me toward Zhong Hai.

What is this?

The eunuch who delivered them said

His Majesty rewarded me with these

because I saved you, Your Highness.

But you were the one who saved me.

Why is the story different?

However,

Your Highness, I still need to thank you for saving me from His Majesty's lecture.

You've done a lot for me before this.

You deserve to have these.

However, people in the palace

always beat around the bush.

I will never understand what you guys are trying to get at.

His Majesty only granted you a scabbard

without a sword.

That's right.

I think His Majesty wants me

to retract my edge, huh?

Don't mind him.

If you do retract your edge,

you will no longer be the one and only Ren Anle.

However, I'm still worried about Zhong Hai.

Although he managed to escape death,

Marquis Zhongyi will still try to track him down.

Don't worry.

I will supervise this case

and make sure he's safe.

[Prison]

Where did you come from?

What's your name?

I'm just a nobody.

Sir, there's no need to know who I am.

If so, do you know

who tried to kill you?

I don't know.

If so, why did you come all the way

to the capital?

I know who you are even if you don't tell me.

Your name is Zhong Hai.

You came to the capital to redress grievances for the Zhong family.

However,

as long as you tell me the truth,

I can help you out.

Luo Mingxi. Where's Zhong Hai?

Bring me to him.

You have to address me as Official Luo here.

Official Luo.

Let's go, Your Highness.

Your Highness, I'll leave Zhong Hai to you.

He has a lot of secrets.

You have to interrogate him well.

Don't worry.

Since Ren Anle risked her life to save him,

I will definitely do my best.

Zhong Hai, I'm the Crown Prince of Jing.

If you have any grievances,

you may tell me.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Your Highness, please uphold justice

for my young lady, who was raped and murdered.

Please uphold justice for the Zhong family, who all died in a fire.

Your Highness, please uphold justice for me, who was framed by someone else!

Get up.

I know the evil deeds Marquis Zhongyi and his son have committed.

Although his family is dignified and renowned,

he disregards the law and commits all kinds of evil crimes.

Not only will I hear about your grievances,

but I will also let the world know.

Your Highness, please practice wise judgment.

If seeking justice means that you have to suffer,

are you still willing to do so?

If I can reveal the truth to the world

and uphold justice for the Zhong family,

I'm willing to die for it.

Since you have grievances to redress,

the Qinglong Bell will ring for you.

Zhong Hai,

don't worry about your limited power and presence.

As the Crown Prince of Jing,

I will support you and back you up.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Ren Anle risked her life to save you from the fire.

Do you guys know each other?

We never met before.

However, I heard that Official Ren was a just official.

I assume she felt frustrated about the Zhong family's grievances too.

What's going on?

- This guy wants to ring the bell. - Yeah.

According to the rules, he will receive 30 rods.

30 rods?

Yes.

27.

28.

29.

30.

Stop!

- Stop! - That's enough!

[Qinglong Pavilion]

The Qinglong Bell is rung right after the first day of the New Year.

Looks like this year will be another woeful year.

[Court of Judicial Review]

Who rang the bell? What grievances do you have?

I'm Zhong Hai, the servant of Jiangnan's Zhong family.

Due to my grievances,

I came all the way to the capital

to file a suit against Marquis Zhongyi, Gu Yunnian.

Sir, please accept it!

- Sir, uphold justice for him. - That's right, sir.

Yes! Uphold justice for him!

Sir, you should take his case!

- That's right. - Sir, uphold justice for him.

- Take it. - Yeah.

I will accept the case.

- This is great! - Great.

How upright he is!

He's fair and just!

What a just official.

Zhong Hai

is a true man indeed.

General,

this man is the owner of the lotus silver pendant.

What did you say?

Back then, you told me to find out where the pendant came from.

I only found the portrait of its owner.

I couldn't find his whereabouts.

Judging from his looks, Zhong Hai is the owner.

[I, Zhong Hai, am filing a suit against Marquis Zhongyi, Gu Yunnian, and his son, Gu Qishan]

Zhong Hai,

address your grievances one by one.

I, Zhong Hai,

will file a suit against Gu Qishan, son of Marquis Zhongyi,

for raping and murdering a woman.

He's insane.

Second, I will file a suit against Gu Qishan, son of Marquis Zhongyi,

for committing arson to cover up his crimes.

All 18 members of the Zhong family died in the fire.

Third, I will file a suit against Marquis Zhongyi for covering up for his son, Gu Qishan.

In order to prevent me from redressing my grievances,

he sent assassins after me on my way here.

The crimes he had committed

were too many to be written down.

Sir, please uphold justice for me!

Please preserve order and reveal the truth!

I thought Gu Qishan was already banished?

- That's right. - I thought...

Yeah.

Investigate Marquis Zhongyi!

Redress grievances for the Zhong family!

Investigate Marquis Zhongyi!

Redress grievances for the Zhong family!

Gu Qishan fled to avoid punishment.

And he has committed various crimes.

With my position on the line,

I, Huang Pu, will guarantee

that I will act impartially.

I will definitely uphold justice

for the Zhong family.

Thank you, sir.

[Marquis Zhongyi's Residence]

My Lord?

My Lord. What did His Majesty say?

Father?

Father!

Father, say something.

Someone.

Send my son out of the city.

Yes, My Lord.

Father, why are you chasing me away?

Wait!

Wait!

What are you doing?

My Lord, please make yourself clear! What exactly did His Majesty say?

I didn't even get to see His Majesty.

How would I know what he had to say?

Father,

you're Marquis Zhongyi.

His Majesty will definitely forgive us.

You should beg him again.

Beg him?

How?

I already knelt one day and one night in front of his chamber.

It didn't work.

My Lord,

you should beg His Majesty again.

That's right.

Father.

Shan,

it's not that I don't want to save you.

But this time, I cannot save you.

You should leave the city and lay low for now.

- Father! - Send him out of the city!

- Father, I'm not leaving! - Young Master.

- I'm not leaving. - Young Master!

- Father! - Young Master, let's go.

I'm not leaving!

- Mother! - Qishan!

- Mother, say something. - Qishan!

Qishan!

♫ If I bet my all on it desperately ♫

♫ I know my heart will be uneasy ♫

♫ I give up on my light and hide it under a bushel ♫

♫ You're the moon in my heart ♫

♫ I can't dream to own you ♫

♫ But I'm willing to forsake my life for you ♫

♫ I'd go the distance for you ♫

♫ May the light stay with you ♫

♫ Romance aside ♫

♫ I fight for your destiny alongside you ♫

♫ You're my dream from the bygone youth ♫

♫ Arriving at the end of my life ♫

♫ I bear no regrets. But when we reunite in our next life ♫

♫ Will you still remember me? ♫

♫ I've concealed my yearning for you ♫

♫ And guarded your smile ♫

♫ Please don't leave me in oblivion when we part ways ♫

♫ I'd go the distance for you ♫

♫ May the light stay with you ♫

♫ Romance aside ♫

♫ I fight for your destiny alongside you ♫

♫ You're my dream from the bygone youth ♫

♫ Arriving at the end of my life ♫

♫ I bear no regrets. But when we reunite in our next life ♫

♫ Will you still remember me? ♫