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[Fighting for love]

[Episode 9]

Mr. Xu.

Mr. Xu?

[Shang]

Marquis Shang is trapped in the Ghost Camp in the south of the city.

Come quickly.

Come and rub my back.

Be... Be gentle.

Shang Yizhi.

I... I am not Shang Yizhi.

What are you talking about?

I'm asking you to draw

a portrait of Shang Yizhi.

W-Where should I draw it?

Follow me.

This bastard.

Get out of the way.

Bastard.

Step aside.

He should have died long ago.

Draw it.

[The portrait of that old dog]

[The portrait of that old dog]

Draw it.

Shang Wei, you old dog.

After I get out, I'll dig up your grave

[The portrait of that old dog]

and dissect your body.

And I'll spit on your body.

[The portrait of that old dog]

Draw it.

[The portrait of that old dog]

[The portrait of that old dog]

You are an old dog.

Stop running!

Go after him!

-Go after him! -Stop!

Stop! Stop!

Stop running!

Stop! Catch him!

Catch that guy! Catch him!

Stop running! Stop!

Stop!

Young man,

who on earth are you?

I'm Shang Wei's son, Shang Yizhi.

Good. Try this.

You can kill me,

but you still can't escape.

You should stay alive to kill me.

Shang Yizhi,

let's see where you can go.

Come on. Each of us throws a stone at him

to kill him.

Brother,

he saved you just now.

So what?

He is Shang Wei's son.

Yes.

He is Shang Wei's son.

But if he didn't do anything just now,

you would have died.

-That's right. -That's right.

You're right.

After all, his father didn't kill us.

How about this?

An eye

for an eye.

Come on. Get me some ropes.

Ropes. Ropes.

Come on.

Move.

My father did nothing wrong.

You are all deserters.

You should be locked up here.

That's right. I...

Brother,

the food has been delivered here long ago.

Everyone is starving.

The sun is going to set soon.

Enjoy the warmth while you still can.

You'll freeze to death at night.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go eat.

Let's go eat.

Let's go eat.

Brother,

I'll secretly bring you a steamed bun later. Okay?

No need.

Go eat now.

If there is a serving for me,

eat it too.

Brother,

you really are a good person.

Just because I'm a good person,

I'm tied up here.

Go now.

Young Marquis.

Mai?

How did you get in?

Of course I came to save you.

Cut the crap.

Well...

I...

This...

Okay?

Let's go now.

Young Marquis,

I left a rope on the cliff in the north.

You leave first.

I'll be right there.

What about you?

I'm going to save another person.

Who?

A... A boy called Mingge.

Mingge.

He's my brother.

But you can't save him now.

You have to wait till night.

There is nothing you can do now.

I see.

Let's hide first.

Let's go.

Brother.

Morning.

Morning.

That guy wants to escape.

Hurry. Get up.

Go after him!

Not bad.

You brought a helper.

You two just stay here.

As for you,

I'll deal with you tomorrow.

Shang Yizhi, what's wrong with you?

Why did you say hello to him

at that critical moment?

Couldn't you just walk away with your head down?

Now we're both tied up here.

I just ran into him.

Just ran into him?

Didn't you know what occasion it was when you said hello?

What were we doing?

We were trying to escape. Escape.

So what?

Listen.

My biggest strength is being polite.

You...

If I die here today

for being polite,

I wouldn't regret it.

Also,

what do you women know?

Men are very polite

especially when we get up in the night to urinate.

What did you just say?

Men are polite.

I mean what you said before this.

You know.

What?

Did you peep at me taking a shower?

Since you've found out,

I'm gonna be honest with you.

It indeed was me that night.

I accidentally saw it.

But I already forgave you at that time.

If you didn't mention it,

I would have forgotten about it.

I would have kept it to myself.

I'm warning you.

If you tell anyone,

I won't let you go.

Are you threatening me?

Listen.

Everyone in the Ghost Camp knows

I'm a virgin.

Anyway, I saw everything I should.

If there is no other way,

I'll make do

with spending the rest of my life

with you.

What do you mean by that?

Hurry.

Hurry up.

Hurry!

Hurry.

Marquis Dingnan,

Guard Mu successfully rescued

Wei Peng and Liang Shao.

The two generals

have taken control of all the soldiers in Qingzhou.

The three lieutenants are already under control.

Marquis Dingnan, we are here to welcome you back to the mansion.

Mai.

What's this?

My gift for you as an apology.

Tell me. What did you do wrong?

That night,

I shouldn't have watched you taking a shower...

for so long.

You shouldn't have watched me taking a shower.

I'll be more careful next time.

Next time?

It hurts so much.

Is your arm okay?

Nothing serious.

We're even then.

Don't mention it again, okay?

What will you do with the three lieutenants tomorrow?

Have you figured it out?

I almost forgot.

I came to ask you this.

What should I do?

Did Mr. Xu tell you?

No, right?

As the commander-in-chief,

you have to make your own decision in this kind of matter.

Go back.

I see.

[Qingzhou Military Camp]

The former lieutenants of the Qingzhou Army,

Qian Yu, Zhao Zhi, and Sun Tao,

defied their superiors, started a rebellion, and imprisoned generals during their tenure.

They have violated many military rules.

Considering their crimes, they shall be beheaded according to the law.

Qian Yu,

do you guys have any last words?

I deserve it.

I just hope you can spare my wife and child.

Don't worry.

I have sent someone to help your family members settle down.

You

don't need to worry.

Thank you, General.

It's time. Take them away.

General, I dare not do it again.

Please spare my life, General.

-General! -General!

Please spare my life, General!

General!

Next, let's welcome General Shang to say something.

Go.

Go.

Next, let me ask you

why we joined the army.

To protect our country and families.

It's... It's good to protect our country and families.

Yes...

Next, I'm going to announce three things.

This is all my own money.

First,

I will build a school.

This school will accommodate not only children,

but also old people and beggars.

The school

will guarantee everyone can have a warm meal

and sleep well.

What do you think?

Good.

Second,

I will use my own money

to give all the soldiers a 30% pay raise.

If someone makes a contribution, he will gain an extra reward.

Good.

Third,

you'll be my families from now on.

I hope we can take care of each other.

Okay?

Follow General Shang.

Follow General Shang.

[City Guard Mansion]

Granny.

Your Excellency, you've done me a great favor.

I don't know how I can repay you.

Granny,

you saved my life.

Please stand up.

Brother,

where are the uncles in the mine?

You are still thinking about them now?

After all, they didn't starve me to death.

If they have repented,

being imprisoned for 10 years is enough to atone for their sins.

I will give them some money to send them away,

so that they can live well in the future.

Mingge,

do you... want to join the army with me?

It's not good to be a soldier.

Why not?

There are good people and bad people.

Of course there are good soldiers and bad soldiers.

Join us

and be a good soldier who protects our country and families.

What do you think?

Okay.

But I should take good care of Granny first.

You sound more like a man.

Thank you, General Shang.

Thank you, Mr. Mai.

One good turn deserves another.

I'll pray for you.

Take good care of yourself. Okay?

Granny,

remember to come to me if you need help in the future.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Why is the wind so strong?

It blew sand into my eyes.

Losers!

The three of them were all losers!

They hesitated and ruined my plan.

Father, I'm here to see you.

Let him in.

Summon the crown prince.

Greetings, Father.

I wish you good health.

Don't stand on ceremony.

What's the matter?

I haven't visited you for a long time.

I came here because I want to see if you are in good health

and share your burdens.

Share my burdens?

I'm willing to go to Qingzhou personally

to solve the problem for you.

Jing, why do you want to do this?

You've done a lot for me.

I also want to solve some problems

for you.

Please forgive me for overstepping the boundary.

Your Majesty, you've been worried for many years

that the crown prince hasn't gained enough experience.

There is a chance now, right?

You've always wanted to see your grandson, right?

Okay. I'll let you handle this.

I don't care if he's dead or alive.

[They failed to accomplish the mission in Qingzhou, and the pawns have been eliminated]

Besides, I'll give you 800 elite soldiers

to ensure you can come back safely.

Thank you, Father.

I miss Yu.

Before you leave,

ask the crown princess to bring Yu here

to stay with me for a few days.

I want to enjoy the happiness of a family reunion.

Thank you, Father.

I won't let you down.

Mr. Deng,

thank you for today.

I heard that you like elegant things,

especially orchids.

I happen to have

a Pure Lotus orchid plant.

I'll ask someone to deliver it to you in a few days.

I'm flattered.

Thank you, Your Highness.

If it weren't for Mr. Deng just now,

Father wouldn't have agreed to let me out of Shengdu.

I will remember your kindness.

You care about His Majesty's health

and want to share his burdens.

His Majesty knows it clearly.

I was just pushing the boat with the current.

I will ask someone to bring Yu to the palace in a few days.

Please take care of him.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

I will make sure

His Highness won't be wronged.

Thank you.

Father is still waiting for you to take care of him.

I should leave.

Bye, Your Highness.

[Marquis Dingnan's Mansion]

Your Highness,

the crown prince has gone to Qingzhou.

Send a message to Qingzhou immediately.

Okay.

Make sure they receive the message before the crown prince arrives there.

Okay.

God bless us.

The way you looked just now is quite uncommon.

I should set an example for the kid.

That's not what I'm talking about.

I mean your tears fell down so easily.

What tears?

Didn't I tell you?

The... The wind blew sand into my eyes.

I was not crying.

Fine.

But honestly,

you

have many strengths.

Really?

Be more specific.

You are kind, gentle, smart, and funny.

Most importantly,

you are courageous at critical moments.

You act without delay.

Then do you think girls nowadays

would like such a man?

How would I know?

Come on. We are just chatting.

I think... it depends.

Let's... take you as an example.

Do you like such a man?

Are you asking me if I like you?

No.

I... I have a friend.

I see.

You want to introduce your friend to me.

How old is your friend? What does he do?

Is he a gentleman

or a tough guy?

If he is too tough, I can't stand it.

No, no.

It's not the time yet.

I should think about getting married

after I return from Beimo.

Can your friend wait?

How about this?

Ask him out.

We can be friends first.

Where is your friend?

I'm asking you where your friend is.

He's dead.

Dead?

When did he die?

Just now.

Young Marquis.

Young Marquis,

I have something important to report to you.

You two talk.

Young Marquis,

I checked the supplies in Qingzhou today.

I'm afraid

they can't last a month.

Then we should report to the court

and ask them for food.

All the cities are asking for food from the court.

Besides, the court has negotiated for peace a few times in recent years

by giving them food and land.

We have lost plenty of supplies.

Sir, what should we do?

Yuzhou is the only city that is the closest to us.

The army is strong and their supplies are always sufficient.

Yuzhou is a good choice.

Shi Dachun, the city guard of Yuzhou,

used to work for my father.

My father saved his life back then.

I don't think he will refuse us

if we borrow food from him.

This plan was feasible.

But there is a tricky problem now.

According to Princess Shenghua's secret message,

the crown prince will arrive in Qingzhou soon.

The crown prince is coming?

Yes.

If we are not here when the crown prince arrives,

I'm afraid we'll be guilty of dereliction of duty.

Please make a decision quickly, Young Marquis.

If the crown prince is coming,

I'm afraid I'll be in danger.

But even if I stay in the city,

this problem can't be solved

very quickly.

It's a turbulent situation currently.

Beimo people just took over Yinbao.

Maybe they will attack Qingzhou one day.

Sir, listen to me on this matter.

Go to Yuzhou.

Okay.

By the way,

is Mai's passport

ready?

Mai.

What's wrong?

Mu Bai delivered a message

about the friend you asked me to ask about last time.

Mr. Four

already died.

Also,

my brother indeed was in charge

of the passport things.

But we had a war with Beimo, right?

So the situation has changed.

It's fine.

I'll think of a way to go to Beimo myself.

We'll go to Yuzhou to borrow food tomorrow.

I suggest

you go with us.

I won't go to Yuzhou with you.

I need to think of a way to go to Beimo.

Listen to me.

You have to pass Yuzhou if you want to go to Beimo.

Besides, the guard general is Shi Dachun.

He used to work for my father.

Maybe he can

solve your passport problem.

Okay.

Then let's leave together tomorrow.

Thank you.

Young Marquis,

you are going to borrow food.

Go and return quickly.

Sir, don't worry.

Uncle Shi is there.

I'll leave the camp to you.

Don't worry, Young Marquis.

With the help of Wei Peng and Liang Shao,

I will guard Qingzhou.

Wait for my good news.

Let's go.

[Yuzhou City]

I received information today.

[Shi]

There is no trace of the Beimo Army near Yinbao City.

No trace?

Impossible.

Could it be the target of Beimo's elite cavalries

is Qingzhou?

You mean the Beimo Army consists of elite cavalries?

Yes.

The commander is Chang Yuqing from Beimo.

But elite cavalries can only give full play

to their abilities when they are on the plains.

This time, the Beimo Army used elite cavalries to attack the city.

You know cavalries too?

General Shi,

I was once Yinbao City's deputy general

and cavalry lieutenant.

Good.

Yuzhou City now happens to need a cavalry general

who has dealt with Beimo's elite cavalries before.

What do you think?

Are you willing to stay here

to train cavalries for Yuzhou?

General.

[Shi]

Didn't you tell me

to prepare for training cavalries a few days ago?

Did I say that?

Yes.

Lieutenant Tang

has dealt with Beimo's elite cavalries before.

If we combine his practical experience

with training,

it will be very good

for the rapid development of Yuzhou's cavalries.

I'm willing to do my best for Nanxia.

You come from a small city,

yet you are here showing off. Aren't you ashamed?

What did you say?

What? Am I wrong?

I've never heard

[Shi]

of that Yinbao City you mentioned.

You are lucky that you had a chance

to fight with Beimo's cavalries.

Although Yinbao City is small,

it's a territory of Nanxia.

The people of Yinbao City

are also the people of Nanxia.

The city has been taken over.

Do you know

what the people there are going through?

Well, you...

Wang Xun.

Watch your mouth.

Lieutenant Tang,

how about this? You go back first.

Well... if I have something I don't understand in the future,

I'll send someone to invite you.

Okay.

I'll take my leave.

[Shi]

Wang Xun,

how many times have I told you?

You are capable, but you are arrogant.

You should know that there's always someone better.

When can you stop being like this?

General,

I'm just not convinced.

What ability does he have

to help us train cavalries?

Considering his status, is he qualified?

Fine, I'm not going to talk about this with you.

You won't listen anyway.

Let's talk about the war.

[Shi]

Is there any news from the Qinshan sentry?

No.

No news at all?

No news is good news.

I hope I'm just overthinking.

Time to eat.

Take it.

What dishes?

Yours.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Take it.

Thank you.

What do you want?

Someone is here.

I didn't see you just now.

You want to fight?

This is your trick?

Jerk, I'm better than you at playing this trick.

Who did you just call a jerk?

The one who is making trouble.

You're asking for a beating.

Not bad.

You are not bad.

You're not that capable, yet you are here making trouble.

Stop.

Tang Shaoyi,

you were so righteous that day.

But today, you're fighting with your comrade.

Well, you are a hypocrite,

yet you are still in the Yuzhou Army.

Aren't you shameless?

Lieutenant Wang,

so you are jealous of me.

Nonsense.

Why would I be jealous of you?

I'm a lieutenant of the Yuzhou Army.

Of course you are jealous of me.

I know how to guard a city and I'm good at horse riding and archery.

Maybe my character is not that noble,

but I think

my character is nobler than yours.

You're worried that I would be favored by General Shi

and replace you.

If General Shi hadn't kindly taken you in,

you

would have become a lonely ghost somewhere.

Here's my advice.

Behave yourself.

Otherwise, you will suffer.

Just bring it on.

Be smug while you can.

Come on.

Tang Shaoyi,

he was supposed to guard the city gate today.

But you beat him up.

You'll have to take his place.

Guard the city gate tonight, okay?

Okay, Lieutenant Wang.

I promise I'll complete the task.

Shang Yizhi, the Guard General of Qingzhou,

is domineering and committed many crimes.

During his one-month tenure,

he killed subordinates without permission. He shall be executed.

He left the camp without permission. He shall be executed.

He released the prisoners without permission. He shall be executed.

The crown prince is here to cleanse Qingzhou.

All the officials in the city

should listen to the crown prince.

[The Acme of Perfection]

Mr. Yang, you came all the way to Yuzhou.

Have you adapted to the life here?

If you need anything,

just tell me.

I'll ask someone to do it right away.

Yuzhou is not like Shengdu.

I'm worried you might be neglected.

General Shi, you're very thoughtful.

It seems that Yuzhou is indeed a good place.

These dancers are not simple.

And the guests here

are relaxed and leisurely.

It means General Shi has done a great job in guarding the city

and the people trust General Shi.

Thank you.

I'm flattered.

Don't be modest, General Shi.

I'm an attendant of the crown prince.

I often heard the crown prince praise General Shi.

Among all the armies,

the Yuzhou Army has strict rules

and enjoys a good reputation.

I'm flattered.

Although the Yuzhou Army is strong,

it's far away from Shengdu.

The situation in Shengdu City keeps changing.

Yuzhou is actually in a passive situation.

Mr. Yang, why are you sighing?

The world is in chaos.

The Beimo Army has been invading us again and again.

The crown prince wants to share His Majesty's burdens.

But without military power,

he is worried every day and can't sleep well.

The crown prince is hardworking.

I'm ashamed.

Yuzhou has received His Majesty's order.

We are fully prepared

and will protect Nanxia's land with our lives.

That's great.

Have some tea.

Here.

Honey,

why do you look so worried?

Didn't you go to watch an opera with Mr. Yang today?

We did go to watch an opera.

It's more difficult to deal with him

than performing on the stage.

He came with a purpose.

Why did Mr. Yang come alone from Shengdu?

Who asked him to come?

He is the crown prince's advisor

and he has a token of the crown prince.

Who do you think asked him to come?

Although I don't live in Shengdu,

I know

the emperor is old.

Although he has appointed a crown prince,

it's just a title.

The crown prince has no military power.

Moreover, the second prince is increasingly ambitious.

He has traveled around.

If one day, His Majesty really...

what should the crown prince do?

So he wants to win me over

to prepare for the future.

Honey,

what should we do?

If we choose the wrong side

amid the princes' competition,

it will be a disaster in the future.

Don't worry, Honey.

Today, I managed to fool him

by using the emperor as an excuse.

I really don't want to get involved in this

if I don't have to.

Report!

General, there is an urgent report.

We found enemies' traces outside the city.

Let's go.

Okay.

[Protect the country and the people]

Who is on duty today?

General,

it's me.

Why are you here?

Who asked you to come up here?

Lieutenant Wang asked me to guard the gate tonight.

Why did you wait till they have arrived here to report?

I already delivered a message

an hour ago.

I don't know why you didn't know until now.

That fool ignored my words again.

Shang Yizhi, City Guard of Qingzhou,

is here to visit General Shi.

Please open the city gate.

Shang Yizhi?

Didn't he just become the Guard General of Qingzhou not long ago?

Why did he come to Yuzhou?

[Protect the country and the people]

Convey my order.

Guard the city gates carefully.

Maybe they are the Beimo Army in disguise.

Okay.

You talk to them.

Okay.

If you are the Qingzhou Army, what proof do you have?

Why does his voice sound so familiar?

What do they mean?

Do they want to see my seal?

If it's really General Shang,

[Protect the country and the people]

please show us the seal to prove your identity.

I'll go.

Give me the seal.

Show it to him.

I'll go.

Let me talk to him.

Don't cause trouble.

I know him.

How do you know someone in the Yuzhou Army?

You have so many questions.

Do you want to enter the city or not?

You...

[Protect the country and the people]

Is it Tang Shaoyi up there?

Mai.

It's me, Brother Tang.

Mai, it's really you.

Brother Tang,

I came with General Shang's carriage.

This is General Shang's seal.

Please ask Mr. Shi to verify it.

Okay.

[Protect the country and the people]

General,

Mai is the one

who escaped from Yinbao City with me.

I came to Yuzhou.

Mai went to Qingzhou to report.

The people outside the city are indeed not the Beimo Army.

Are you sure?

Yes.

General.

[Seal of General of Qingzhou]

Open the city gate.

[Protect the country and the people]

Uncle Shi.

It's been years.

Young Marquis, you have grown up.

If we run into each other on the street,

I wouldn't dare to recognize you.

Uncle Shi,

how do I look?

How do I look compared to my father?

I see. I'm not as good as him.

Young Marquis,

you must be tired.

Stay in my mansion for a few days,

so that I can welcome you with warm hospitality.

Okay.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Why did he go to Yuzhou too?

Yes.

Shi Dachun, the Guard General of Yuzhou,

was a former subordinate of Marquis Shang.

He took him back from the battlefield.

I'm afraid the new Guard General of Qingzhou went there to ask him to repay his father's kindness.

Then the crown prince

has failed this time.

Your Majesty, you care about the crown prince

and always think for him.

This prevents him from gaining more experience.

Prime Minister Lin, when do you think

the crown prince can assume major responsibilities?

Kill.

Prime Minister Lin.

Kill.

Your Majesty, you're making fun of me again.

This is a serious matter.

I dare not express my ideas easily.

This is just a casual chat.

Although Shi Dachun from Yuzhou

was a former subordinate of Shang Wei,

he won't be a problem.

This person is paranoid.

He's just a fence-sitter.

But when I'm in front of him,

he will take the initiative to be on my side, right?

Then that man will surely die this time.

You don't have to worry about the crown prince anymore.

I'm still worried about him.

No matter how many advantages he has,

if he is a poor player,

he can't

win.

Prime Minister Lin,

you should teach him more.

I'm not good at playing Go.

I'm not as good as you.

No, no.

You are still using this trick

after so many years?

Do you think I don't know

you let me win?

If I'm really better than you at playing Go,

I wouldn't have let you know

I let you win, right?

You...

-You... -Your Majesty,

do you want to have another round?

Do your best this time.

Okay.

Come on.