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♪If not for you♪

♪I wouldn't have wanted to make a name for myself♪

♪Only when I have your love♪

♪Is my invincibility not in vain♪

♪The towering peaks I've conquered♪

♪Leave me♪

♪Feeling empty♪

♪I've given everything♪

♪Just to follow you♪

♪Through life and death♪

♪Could it be that love♪

♪Is the true end of this life♪

♪Why does every battle♪

♪Bring deeper pain♪

♪I never got it♪

♪You once promised me♪

♪You'd give me ordinary days♪

♪Then I'd rather♪

♪Face blades and fall♪

♪Into your arms instead of the clouds♪

♪I'll pass through layers of fog♪

♪And barriers♪

♪The world's rights and wrongs, wins and losses♪

♪Who's to weigh their worth♪

♪Only love♪

♪Gives me a sky as wide as the sea♪

♪I only want to be your hero♪

=The Prisoner of Beauty=

=Episode 36=

You two,

I suggest you surrender.

This is Yanzhou.

How can a Liangya man be in charge?

Soldiers, you might not know,

but your governor

was killed in Panyi by the Lord of Liangya.

Liangya is hiding this

to divide Yanzhou later.

Really?

My brother is dead?

Qiao Yue is dead.

So, the prefect is

the governor now.

Are you sure

you want to fight him now?

Don't listen to him.

Seize these two immediately.

The Lord of Liangya offers a heavy reward.

The Wei army will soon crush Panyi.

The Lord of Liangya can barely protect himself,

let alone you.

Think carefully.

Will you listen to a Liangya man

or your prefect?

What should we do now?

Yeah.

Exactly.

What should we do?

What now?

Soldiers.

My brother

has been foolish for too long,

which led Yanzhou to this state.

If you don't betray me,

I won't

let your trust down.

Is the governor really dead?

I heard the same.

Even if he isn't,

I support the prefect.

The people believe him.

I support the prefect.

Me too.

Are you planning to rebel?

Seize that Liangya man.

Pass on my order:

Yanzhou will no longer

cooperate with Liangya.

Order Liancheng

to mobilize all troops

and retake Panyi.

Yes.

Prepare the finest coffin

for General Wei Liang.

Yes.

(The Governor of Yanzhou has defected, planning to retake Panyi)

What can Qiao Ping do?

It's like an ant shaking a tree.

My Lord, you'll surely win.

However,

we can't

act rashly.

We have Daqiao.

Without Bi Zhi,

Yanzhou is not a threat.

Besides,

I have a special gift

for Wei Shao.

(Yujun City, Wei State)

My Lady,

Yujun lacks troops as expected.

Give me half a month,

and we can break through the gates.

You really are a fierce general.

Try your best to attack with the Zhongzhou army.

Deputy Liu Xiao and 5,000 elite troops

will be under my command

to conserve our strength.

Yujun's troops were outnumbered,

but each one fought bravely.

This battle was thrilling.

Their bravery didn't matter.

They still lost.

General, you don't know.

The real thrill

is here.

(Trapped in Yongning)

Wei Shao was trapped in Yongning City for days

with reduced forces.

Two days ago, he broke out,

leading his leftover troops

to Panyi.

Wei Shao actually gave up Yujun

for Panyi?

Guess what would happen

if Lady Qiao knew where Wei Shao had gone

when Yujun was under attack?

The Lord didn't abandon us.

He did what a lord should do.

Zhonglin has his mission.

Yujun

is counting on us now.

But Yujun's not the only one that's trapped.

They're seriously outnumbered in Panyi.

It's extremely dangerous.

If I can buy the Lord some time

and hold back some troops,

he can take Panyi,

and peace will return.

But Yujun

already lacks troops.

It might not hold out much longer.

Well...

My Lady.

How's the battle going?

General Wei Xiao, General Qiao Ci, and I

are guarding three city gates,

but Xue Tai's forces are strong,

and there's no capable commander in the city.

I fear we won't be able to hold out for long.

What should we do?

Who says there's no capable commander in the city?

I understand your concern for the Wei Clan,

so I didn't take the chance to attack Wei.

Don't make

more requests.

Young Master.

Please leave.

We have sworn to follow you

so we'll only obey your orders.

We'll only obey your orders.

We're ready to go to battle with you.

Grandmother,

I'm back.

Shiyuan.

Shiyuan!

Shiyuan.

Shiyuan is back.

Lady Xu of the Wei Clan,

today,

Wei and Bianzhou

have formed an alliance

over the canal project.

Now,

with Yujun under siege,

I hope you can provide troops for me

to fight outside the city

and defend Yujun together.

Good.

Good!

I will give you troops.

Shiyuan,

you truly are the blood

of the Wei Clan.

(Wei Mansion)

Who are they?

They are soldiers from Bianzhou

coming to help Yujun with me.

They belong to Chen Pang?

Yes.

In the rush to help Yujun,

I neglected this.

If you care about their identities,

I will send them back.

Shiyuan.

Bianzhou and Wei

have old grudges,

but that's personal between Chen Pang and me.

Today, all of you

(Wei Mansion) followed Shiyuan here,

risking your lives

to support Yujun.

You are the saviors of Wei.

Please accept

my gratitude.

We chose to follow Mr. Wei,

so we'll do our utmost

to live up to your trust.

Please rise, everyone.

Grandmother,

I'm going.

Be careful.

(Wei Mansion)

Let's hope they can return safely,

and eternal peace may come.

When the Lord triumphs,

the grand scene you spoke of

will surely come true.

(Panyi City, Yanzhou)

(Qiao)

(Qiao)

Hyah.

(Panyi)

Hyah.

Whoa.

Do we

have to fight today?

You treat me like family,

but I have to fight against you

because my wife

is held hostage.

Bi Zhi!

Wei Shao.

My Lord, ignore our relationship.

Attack.

Bi Zhi,

what are you waiting for?

Strike!

Bi Zhi, no!

Bi Zhi is a fitting name.

He's like

a filthy animal.

Look.

Does he look like a beast,

mindlessly controlled by others?

Bi Zhi,

if you don't hurt Wei Shao,

I'll hurt your wife instead.

How can you do this to him?

We can only do this to him

because of you.

Let go!

(Yujun City, Wei)

Kill them!

General Xue is dead!

Run!

General Xue is dead!

Run!

Retreat!

Retreat!

(Yujun)

That green-eyed beast

really is fierce.

My Lord,

if Bi Zhi always serves you,

I believe

the realm

will eventually be yours.

Fierce or not,

he's just a wild animal.

Yes.

Bi Zhi,

if you don't disable his limbs,

I'll break your wife's.

Bi Zhi!

Stop being their puppet!

Don't mind me!

Bi Zhi is brave.

If the world is divided,

he'll surely have a place.

Sadly...

Sadly, he's foolish

to be tied down by a woman.

Don't talk like that about him.

Fool!

If you don't do it,

I'll push her down!

Do it!

I'll push her down!

Bi Zhi!

Bi Zhi, stop fighting!

Because in this world,

no one says we must always do the right thing.

Manman.

I'd die for you

because you're my dearest cousin.

But I can't

ask Bi Zhi to die for you.

I can't use love to force him

to protect my family,

even you.

I won't regret it.

I can't use love to force him

and make him die

for my family

or even me.

The only person I want to protect

has always been just you.

I will never regret it.

Bi Zhi!

You're my lover,

not a beast to be controlled.

Darling,

if you ever

think back on today,

just remember:

I never regret it.

Don't jump!

Fan...

Fan...

Fan...

Fan...

Fan, wake up.

I don't want to be some commander.

Fan,

don't die.

Please don't die.

If you die,

what should Li and I do?

As long as you come back,

I'll do anything.

Fan!

Fan!

Fan!

Liu Yan,

I will make you

pay in blood!

I thought you could hold on longer,

but it seems you're useless after all.

So what if you two join forces?

I have tens of thousands of troops here.

That's more than enough

to handle you.

Xue Tai is dead.

Liangya is defeated.

Everyone, run for your lives!

Retreat!

Run!

- Retreat! - Run!

Hurry, move faster!

- She's coming back! - Yes!

Hurry. There's also this.

Pack this up.

You want to betray me too?

We outnumber her.

No need to fear her.

Xue Tai is dead.

No one can protect her now.

Let's go

and kill her.

What are you doing?

How dare you!

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

She's really disfigured!

She's disfigured!

Your face...

Your face is ruined!

She's really disfigured!

You've all seen it.

Don't expect to live.

None of you can survive.

Be careful!

Don't kill me.

Lady Yulou.

Lady Yulou...

Why?

You've seen

my face.

I'm here to escort you away.

No need.

No need.

If Liu Yan knew

I looked like this now...

The Lord already knows.

Lady Yulou,

everything you eat, wear,

and use in Liangya

was arranged by the Lord.

How long

could you have kept it a secret?

The Lord said

if we lost this battle,

I should escort you to a safe place.

He's arranged an escape for you.

You...

Impossible.

You said no one in this world cared for you,

but my brother loved you.

Impossible.

He cherished you.

When he was dying,

he entrusted me to take care of you.

Chen Xiang

truly cared for you.

He built you a tall tower

and indulged you in seeking profits for Wushan.

Impossible.

Liu Yan's love for me can't be real.

You ignore all these acts

of kindness.

Instead of blaming the world for being unfair,

you should think about why you ignore

and shut out the care of others.

It's over.

♪The graceful grass♪

♪Stands alone yet captivating♪

Fate has abandoned me,

making me miss again and again.

♪Twists into the night♪

♪The graceful grass♪

♪Carries my distant yearning♪

♪My honest husband♪

♪Truly worries me♪

Luckily, I didn't fail your trust.

We've won

this battle.

We've won.

Well done.

(May the Lord win.)

Kill them!

Kill them!

Hold the flanks.

Don't let them climb up.

Yes.

My Lord.

Bi Zhi and Wei Shao have gone mad.

This place isn't safe.

You should retreat to the rear.

What?

Do you think my army is weaker than Wei Shao's?

No.

We outnumber Wei Shao's forces

by several times.

Even facing him head-on,

I'm not afraid.

Of course, you're not afraid.

But you needn't get hurt over this.

If you hadn't sent 5,000 guards

and General Liu Xiao to protect the Lady,

I wouldn't be this worried.

You don't want me to favor the Lady?

Women pampered grow arrogant.

Please listen to my advice.

Shut up.

I swore to the Lady

that I'd kill Wei Shao in this battle.

Foolish.

Whoever conquers the world

cannot be controlled by a woman.

- Guards! - Yes!

Take the Lord away.

Move aside!

I told you

that my uncle is dead.

If you can't accept that,

then go die.

If I kill Wei Shao,

the realm will be mine.

I'll be the Lord of Central Plains.

Soldiers of Wei are fierce.

Wei Shao,

even if you kill me,

Wei will still drown in floods.

You can't win against me.

You can't win!

My Lady,

I have broken my promise.

When all states prosper,

the world will have peace.

The water from the Yang River is accessible

thanks to the Yongning Canal,

which runs

over 700 li,

chasing the sun across the sky.

The mighty stag

leaves north and goes south

straight to Yujun.

The mountains and rivers stretch across the world,

nurturing all living things.

It's misty, yet there's no smoke.

With the sun and moon reflecting in it,

the spiritual energy from all directions

gathers on Central Plains,

turning swords and blades

to dust.

The canal links nine states.

It starts at Panyi,

goes through Xindu,

and stops at Rongjun,

improving the traffic condition,

encouraging peace, and driving away the spiteful.

The next year after the completion,

Wei Shao, Lord of Wei,

and Liu Yan, Lord of Liangya,

fought here.

Scattered scars

were lost in the long river.

Good.

Master Zhenshi,

this poetic exposition

is a masterpiece.

But the 700 li

was from Panyi to Xindu.

Now that it reaches Rongjun,

it's probably over 2,000 li.

Not to mention

the full length to other states.

My Lord, if you're not satisfied,

shall I write another exposition

detailing the battle at Panyi that day?

No need.

These two lines

are enough.

Your exposition is so excellent

that deserves to be carved on stone tablets.

But many things

shouldn't be depicted in detail.

No matter how fierce the war was,

people tend to remember

the beautiful memories

and those they truly liked.

How wise and insightful.

Your words make sense.

Tomorrow,

we'll offer the deer as a gift

to honor Wei as the leader.

My Lord,

please don't refuse.

We'll honor Wei as the leader.

Alright.

I won't fail your trust.

I will lead the people

and create lasting peace.

(The Ode to Yongning Canal)

(Yujun)

I heard

Chen Pang failed to bring Mr. Wei

back to his family before he died.

It's a pity

he died of asthma.

That was mercy for him.

Shiyuan is now the Lord of Bianzhou.

Don't mention

these things again.

Yes.

Whoa.

Grandmother.

Shiyuan.

Congratulations on the succession.

May Bianzhou and Wei

remain forever friendly

and share eternal peace.

(Yujun)

(Kangjun, Yanzhou)

♪The moonlight is as silent as the deep sea♪

♪From afar♪

♪It once lit up dreams with a breath♪

♪But vanished with a sigh♪

♪Brushing past my fingertips♪

♪My heartstrings were stirred quietly♪

♪As if we once met before♪

♪Holding back a love so deep♪

♪Love asks for nothing in the end♪

♪Leaving only obsessions♪

♪I've wandered in the world♪

♪Yet cannot have it all♪

♪We meet and part in the fires of war♪

♪Embracing, leaving tender marks of love♪

♪With one breathtaking glance♪

♪How could I ever forget♪

♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

♪To spend time with you♪

(Fan,)

(I will take good care of Li.)

(Don't worry.)

(We will remember Fan)

(and those who have passed.)

♪Will not be in vain♪

Since you left,

I've never gotten lucky when drawing grass straws.

Today,

we brought good wine

to come and see you.

Cheers.

(Grave of Wei Liang)

Xiaotao came too.

This is the orchid you brought back.

I water it

and give it sun

every day.

It's growing well now.

You're the kind of man

who can't keep promises.

See?

In the end, I'm the one bringing the orchid

to propose to you.

Whether you're alive or dead,

I still want to marry you.

(Grave of Wei Liang)

In our hearts,

these little weapons

represent us.

We weren't born on the same day

and probably

won't die on the same day.

But one day,

if we're all gone,

with these weapons buried together,

we'll always be brothers.

Seeing it

will be like seeing me.

Is this a sign

to stop fighting?

How did you manage to say that in such a circumstance?

Sir.

Has the Lord been found?

He's not at the office.

Sir.

Not the training ground.

Sir.

Lady Xu also said

she hadn't seen the Lord.

The deer offering ritual is about to start.

Without the Lord,

how can the ritual be completed?

Go fetch Lady Xu.

Only she can accept the deer

on behalf of the Lord.

- Hurry. - Yes.

Don't cry.

Stop crying.

Don't cry.

The ritual has started.

Mr. Gongsun couldn't find you

and brought Grandmother there.

- Why are you here? - Well.

Feifei has been crying nonstop.

I couldn't go.

Alright.

Good girl.

Come on.

Go to your mother.

Don't cry.

You're amazing.

(Grandfather once compared living a life)

(to conquering the world.)

(He said)

(both required equal strength.)

(Now,)

(I think those words)

(can be understood another way.)

(Whether it's to live a life)

(or conquer the world,)

(both sides working together)

(is the way to last.)

(Luckily, my husband and I)

(still understand)

(and are devoted to each other)

(after weathering many storms.)

(He's willing to become my prisoner,)

(and I'm willing to be his.)

(Wei Mansion)

(Years later,)

(the Yongning Canal brought huge benefits.)

(The waterways are connected,)

(benefiting all sides.)

(The world is thus freed from strife and hatred.)

(The people are at peace.)

(I've finally had my lifelong wish come true)

(by traveling with my wife)

(to see the world.)

(Thanks to the companions on this journey.)

(Everyone,)

(in the years to come,)

(may all your wishes come true.)

(The end)

♪The moonlight is as silent as the deep sea♪

♪From afar♪

♪It once lit up dreams with a breath♪

♪But vanished with a sigh♪

♪Brushing past my fingertips♪

♪My heartstrings were stirred quietly♪

♪As if we once met before♪

♪Holding back a love so deep♪

♪Love asks for nothing in the end♪

♪Leaving only obsessions♪

♪I've wandered in the world♪

♪Yet cannot have it all♪

♪We meet and part in the fires of war♪

♪Embracing, leaving tender marks of love♪

♪With one breathtaking glance♪

♪How could I ever forget♪

♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

♪To spend time with you♪

♪When we grow old♪

♪Nothing will change♪

♪The misty rains never cease♪

♪Falling gently on your brow♪

♪Lingering in my heart♪

♪I would sever fate's ties♪

♪To protect your smiling eyes♪

♪Even if behind me lies a storm♪

♪No matter the trials♪

♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

♪This life♪

♪Will not be in vain♪

♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

♪To spend time with you♪

♪When we grow old♪

♪Nothing will change♪

♪The misty rains never cease♪

♪Falling gently on your brow♪

♪Lingering in my heart♪

♪I would sever fate's ties♪

♪To protect your smiling eyes♪

♪Even if behind me lies a storm♪

♪No matter the trials♪

♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

♪This life♪

♪Will not be in vain♪