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Run!
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Chengxin!
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Chengxin!
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I'll kill you!
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Stop!
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Since Wu Meiniang has teamed up with
my good-for-nothing brother,
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we ought to get rid of them both.
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But I wonder if our scheme
can really put them to death.
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She always managed to pull through
and turn peril into safety.
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What's more, His Majesty is very fond of her
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But don't forget
my father is a wise emperor.
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He will never let personal sentiment
prevail over reason.
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With solid proof of
Wu Meiniang's wicked deeds,
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there's nothing my father can do
to save her.
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And do you think the case about,
"the woman ruler named Wu" is over?
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My father didn't forget.
My uncle didn't forget.
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Wu Meiniang didn't forget either.
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It's just like this fire.
Looks like it's about to go out,
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but just a few dried leaves
and a few pieces of paper
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can turn it into a disastrous wildfire.
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Will there ever be an end
to all the cheating and deception?
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Do you still remember what I said?
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Of course. You said you lost your mother
and I was childless.
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That's why the Wei royal family
and your family are a perfect match.
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Once I overthrow Chenggian,
ascend to the crown and take the throne,
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the Harem will be all yours.
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That day is coming soon.
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That day? Is it really coming soon?
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Meiniang, nothing is stirring in the Palace.
His Highness should be fine.
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It's hard to say.
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Cairen Wu, are you there?
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Wang Gong-Gong?
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Jieyu Xu, you're here too?
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Good evening, Jieyu Xu, Cairen Wu.
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Wang Gong-Gong, what brings you here?
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Cairen Wu, His Majesty has commanded you
to meet him in Ganlu Hall.
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As commanded.
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Your Majesty.
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Here, this one is yours.
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Your Majesty, I've never seen you
drowning your sorrows in wine before.
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Me?
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Your Majesty, what's bothering you?
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Nothing, just someone died.
It's a good thing for Great Tang.
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I did a good thing
to refine the Crown Prince's morals
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and stabilise the state.
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I'm not sad at all.
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Are you sure?
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But you look like
you have something on your mind.
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Otherwise you wouldn't have summoned me
at this late hour
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and lighted a new lantern here.
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The Imperial Court is vast
and the Harem is broad,
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but except you,
there's no one I can talk to over a drink.
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Then let me stay here with you tonight,
Your Majesty.
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Your Majesty,
do you want to tell me what happened?
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At this point, the only thing
that gives me comfort is that
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although this lantern was lighted for
Chengqgian, he was not the one who died.
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Your Majesty, what happened? Who died?
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A young man called Chengxin.
I just cut off his head.
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After I took his head,
Chengqian tried to kill me.
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He told me they became friends because
Chengxin looked like his cousin Chengxun.
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Chengxun?
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Li Jiancheng's son?
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That's why the moment I saw Chengxin,
I found him familiar.
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And I've been thinking why something
doesn't feel right about killing Chengxin.
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It seems to me
he didn't deserve to die like that.
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Your Majesty, do you plan to
spend all night here tonight?
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This place has my enemies, friends,
and memories.
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I feel comfortable staying here.
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But I've never liked this place
since the first time I came here.
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This place is well-lighted and bright,
but I feel chilled to the bone.
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It's like there's nothing here
except spirits and loneliness.
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You'll get used to it after a while.
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I don't want to get used to it.
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Your Majesty, you're done drinking wine,
lighting the lantern, and mourning.
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This place only makes you sad.
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Come on, let me take you somewhere nice.
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Come on, let's go.
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Come on!
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Your Majesty,
look at the magnificent sky and landscape.
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This is where you belong.
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Promise me you will never go back to
that dark and stressful room, OK?
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Chengqian.
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Zhinu, you're the kindest.
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I'm now down and out,
but you still came to visit me.
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You! Come here!
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Yes, Your Highness?
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Now that I'm under your charge,
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does that mean
I need your approval for anything I need?
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That's overstated, Your Highness.
Eastern Palace is still your palace.
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His Majesty only commanded you
not to leave here without permission.
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Whatever you desire to do,
I dare not stop you.
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Good. I want to have a drink with Zhinu.
Bring us some wine.
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Also, ask all court ladies
to come here and keep us company.
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Chengqian, this is no time
for drinking and chatting!
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They say you deceived Father,
but I know it must be a false accusation!
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Chengqian, tell me how to
explain to Father and plead with him!
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There's nothing to explain.
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Go get some wine.
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Your Highness, Prince of Jin is right.
Drinking wine is not a good idea.
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Go get some wine!
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Yes.
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Let's drink all night long
until we're drunk.
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I heard there was a disturbance
in the Eastern Palace last night.
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Not in the Eastern Palace, but Mount Mang.
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"Venus ascending, Emperor Star descending"
is not a groundless rumour then.
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The Prince of Wei will probably take over.
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But the Prince of Wei
is taking a leave of absence this morning.
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Let's not make assumptions.
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We shall discuss it
after the morning assembly.
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Honourable Wei, you look awful.
Perhaps you didn't sleep well last night?
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There was a strong wind
in Chang'an last night.
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Did it disturb your sleep,
Honourable Zhangsun?
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The wind and the rain are natural events.
I always let nature take its course.
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Honourable Wei,
you shouldn't let it bother you.
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We're halfway through our life journey.
There are many things we can't control.
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Honourable Wei,
your health should be a priority.
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Your Highness.
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More than half of the Crown Prince's
hangers-on are gone overnight.
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Some of them have left Chang'an.
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Others have come here
to ask for a job in the Literary Hall.
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Your Highness, do you...
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What's the point of keeping
those fence-sitters? Ask them to leave.
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Yes.
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Keep an eye on the Crown Prince.
Report to me once every four hours.
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Yes, Your Highness.
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Your Highness.
You're finally back!
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So, what happened in the morning assembly?
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I heard His Majesty didn't mention anything
about Chengxin in today's morning assembly.
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How's that possible?
Father didn't mention anything?
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Fang Xuanling and Chu Suiliang
didn't say anything either?
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Your Highness, please calm down.
Before His Majesty left,
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he summoned his most trusted advisors
to an audience in the Prince's Study.
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What could be more important and urgent
than deposing the Crown Prince?
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I think His Majesty's reaction
was expected by the Chancellors.
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That's why no one proposed anything
in the morning assembly.
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That must be it. Relax...
We must not get off on the wrong foot.
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Father will dethrone the Crown Prince.
Am I right?
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Your Highness, calm down.
You're right. Absolutely.
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Your Majesty, it's outrageous that
Su Louhan killed his master for power.
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This is a chance to send a punitive
expedition against northern rebels
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and establish a safe northern boundary.
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Those rebels
are borderland ethnic minorities.
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They don't deserve benevolent treatment
or regular discipline.
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Honourable Chu, I suppose you know
our strategy is to sow discord,
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instigate Duan Ji to kill Su Louhan,
then send troops to the northern boundary.
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But Su Louhan has come into power.
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He may not be a good ruler,
but he's very good at war.
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This is a very bad time to send troops.
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The chance will soon be gone.
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Once their internal situation is stabilised,
we will have small chance of success.
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Honourable Chu, this is an expedition
to the cold lands of the north.
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It'd be great if it succeeded.
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If it failed, the prosperity of Zhenguan
through decades could be ruined.
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We have to be extra careful.
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You gentlemen are discussing
whether or not to send an expedition,
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which is rather shortsighted.
I have another concern.
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Your Majesty, since you intend to
personally lead the expedition,
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who will be supervising us after you leave?
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Wei, you've brought up an important point.
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I suppose you all know
what happened last night.
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I summoned you all here
to discuss how this matter is to be handled.
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But before that,
I'd like to sort something out.
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Wei, Chenggian lied about killing Chengxin.
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The head he showed me that day
did not belong to Chengxin.
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Wei, did you know it all along?
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Your Majesty, I dare not deceive you!
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Your Majesty,
Honourable Wei has been coughing up blood.
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I've told him to rest at home many times,
but he insists on coming to the Court.
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His condition is much worse than before.
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He may not know everything
that's happening at the Eastern Palace.
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No, Honourable Zhangsun.
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As His Imperial Highness's tutor,
I must take the blame.
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I deserve collective punishment
for the disturbance at the Eastern Palace.
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Your Majesty, please bestow on me.
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Wel, please rise.
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I was too anxious
and completely forgot you were sick.
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Well, it was the Crown Prince's fault,
not yours.
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His Highness is not hopeless.
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It was my fault because
I failed to bring out the best in him.
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What happened last night
serves as a warning to His Highness.
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Your Majesty, please give him a chance
to turn over a new leaf.
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Turn over a new leaf?
How many chances have I given him?
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How many?
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Your Majesty, please contain your anger!
Your Majesty, please contain your anger!
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Your Majesty!
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Your Majesty!
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Your Majesty! Your Majesty...
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Sire!
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Your Majesty...
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Stand up.
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You shouldn't have run after me
in such bad shape.
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Come, sit down.
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Thank you, Your Majesty.
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All right, sit down.
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I surrender. Go ahead.
What do you have to say for Chenggian?
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Don't give me that same old speech like
he was lost or something like that.
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I have a question.
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Go ahead.
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Your Majesty, if you don't
pass the throne to His Highness,
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who else can you pass it to?
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Prince of Wu is valiant, but he's only
good at war and ignorant of state affairs,
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not to mention he is the grandson of
Emperor Yang of Sui.
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Did any of the top officials
not participate in seizing the Yang empire
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and killing their descendants?
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Just this alone makes Prince of Wu
unsuited for the crown.
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Will you pass it to the Prince of Wei?
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Qingque was born to me and Empress Wende.
He is well-suited for the throne.
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Let's set aside the pecking order for now.
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Prince of Wei and His Highness
are brothers from the same mother,
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but despite his amiable appearance,
he has the mind of madness.
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He is too adept at scheming.
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Someone like him is probably a good advisor
but not a good fit for the crown.
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After the Crown Prince fell off the horse,
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you really didn't have the slightest doubt
about the Prince of Wei?
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This is a serious matter.
Let's not rush to conclusions.
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I will issue a decree that Chenggian should
remain at the Eastern Palace and repent.
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In the meantime I will ponder over
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whether or not to depose the Crown Prince
after a month.
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Your Highness,
from what I know, you're full of vitality.
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Why are you in such a gloomy mood today?
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Have you been drinking?
Drowning your sorrows in wine?
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Last night I went to the Eastern Palace
in an attempt to help Chenggqgian,
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but he wouldn't tell me what happened.
He only asked me to drink with him.
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Sis Wu, it must be a false accusation.
He couldn't have lied to my father.
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Am I right?
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This matter concerns
deposing the Crown Prince,
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which is most critical
to the Imperial Court.
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Your father will make a final decision
on your brother's issues.
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Your Highness,
you'd better stay out of this.
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Actually your brother did that
for your own good.
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Sis Wu, although I'm not interested in
state affairs, I'm not that naive.
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I know what I'm getting into,
but Chenggian is my brother.
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How can I be a bystander?
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00:24:27,299 --> 00:24:34,907
Also, if he faces heavy punishment,
my father will be the saddest person.
235
00:24:38,711 --> 00:24:41,347
Sis Wu, you're a woman of wisdom.
236
00:24:41,413 --> 00:24:45,017
Could you give me some advice
on how I can help my brother?
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00:24:50,222 --> 00:24:52,291
Do you trust me?
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00:24:52,358 --> 00:24:53,425
Of course.
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00:24:53,525 --> 00:24:56,428
Then listen to me. Stay out of this.
240
00:24:56,562 --> 00:25:01,734
Don't plead your brother's innocence
without knowing the whole truth.
241
00:25:01,834 --> 00:25:05,237
Your brother is indeed guilty of deception.
242
00:25:05,404 --> 00:25:10,576
Certainly your father wouldn't want
other princes to be implicated.
243
00:25:11,443 --> 00:25:17,249
Zhinu, give me some time to think about
how your brother can be helped.
244
00:25:17,349 --> 00:25:18,517
All right?
245
00:25:31,630 --> 00:25:34,366
Greetings, Father.
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00:25:37,202 --> 00:25:38,370
Come here.
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00:25:39,138 --> 00:25:39,872
Yes.
248
00:25:44,176 --> 00:25:48,814
I heard you came to look for me
after the assembly. What is it?
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00:25:48,947 --> 00:25:52,251
Father, I...
250
00:25:56,288 --> 00:26:05,164
Father, many things have happened lately,
and they're all related to Chenggian.
251
00:26:05,431 --> 00:26:10,669
I want to share your worries.
I'm concerned about your health.
252
00:26:14,206 --> 00:26:18,177
I know you're an honest and dutiful child.
253
00:26:24,817 --> 00:26:30,823
I'm very happy
you're here to see me and talk to me.
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00:26:31,723 --> 00:26:32,925
Father.
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00:26:38,263 --> 00:26:42,468
Zhinu, you have grown up so fast.
256
00:26:43,535 --> 00:26:45,437
You're as tall as me now.
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00:26:46,738 --> 00:26:49,608
Don't keep your distance from me.
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00:26:50,976 --> 00:26:54,146
Come on, take a walk with me.
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00:26:54,246 --> 00:26:55,848
Yes, Father.
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00:27:03,155 --> 00:27:06,725
How is His Highness? Is he still upset?
261
00:27:06,792 --> 00:27:09,828
His Highness has been quite well lately.
262
00:27:10,929 --> 00:27:12,231
Quite well?
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00:27:17,436 --> 00:27:19,171
Listen!
Be careful, Your Highness.
264
00:27:19,238 --> 00:27:21,373
Let's get drunk today!
Honourable Wei is here.
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00:27:22,741 --> 00:27:24,710
Your Highness...
266
00:27:24,843 --> 00:27:29,681
I'm fine! Go away! Let's drink!
267
00:27:32,718 --> 00:27:35,821
Wei Zheng, come! Let's drink!
268
00:27:38,690 --> 00:27:41,994
Come on, let's drink!
Your Highness, are you all right?
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00:27:42,060 --> 00:27:43,428
Your Highness, are you all right?
270
00:27:43,462 --> 00:27:45,631
Get out, all of you!
271
00:28:01,547 --> 00:28:05,217
Only those who save themselves
can be saved by others.
272
00:28:05,317 --> 00:28:16,495
Once he has given up on himself,
even the best strategy can't help him.
273
00:28:17,162 --> 00:28:19,131
What should I do?
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00:28:36,148 --> 00:28:39,451
Honourable Wei...
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00:28:46,725 --> 00:28:50,062
What? You're going to the Eastern Palace
to visit Her Imperial Highness?
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00:28:51,396 --> 00:28:54,166
Lower your voice. Someone might hear you.
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00:28:54,233 --> 00:28:56,068
Meiniang, absolutely not.
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00:28:56,134 --> 00:29:00,405
Nobody wants anything to do with
anyone at the Eastern Palace.
279
00:29:00,505 --> 00:29:02,507
Why do you still...
280
00:29:03,008 --> 00:29:05,744
His Highness saved my life
during the hunt in Lishan.
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00:29:05,811 --> 00:29:11,750
As for the prophecy, Honourable Wei
found Li Junxian to clear me of suspicion.
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00:29:11,817 --> 00:29:14,953
Eastern Palace is in trouble.
I can't look on without lifting a finger.
283
00:29:14,987 --> 00:29:19,491
Meiniang, no one in the Harem
shall ever get involved with the princes.
284
00:29:19,524 --> 00:29:22,594
This is not your first time
providing help to the Eastern Palace.
285
00:29:22,694 --> 00:29:25,664
If it leaks out,
someone might plot against you.
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00:29:26,898 --> 00:29:29,735
Meiniang,
you just found a way out of the prophecy.
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00:29:29,768 --> 00:29:32,704
Don't let yourself wind up in jail again.
288
00:29:32,804 --> 00:29:37,009
Don't worry, it's going to be fine.
I know what I'm doing.
289
00:29:41,546 --> 00:29:45,717
Being locked up in the Eastern Palace,
the Crown Prince indulges himself in wine.
290
00:29:45,784 --> 00:29:49,321
After Honourable Wei saw him today,
he became indignant and coughed up blood.
291
00:29:49,354 --> 00:29:51,790
He even collapsed at home.
He's still unconscious.
292
00:29:52,024 --> 00:29:54,426
Wei Zheng has always been in poor health.
293
00:29:54,526 --> 00:29:59,164
He put a lot of effort into guiding
the Crown Prince back on the right track,
294
00:29:59,231 --> 00:30:04,169
but the sudden turn for the worse
was too much for anyone to bear.
295
00:30:05,470 --> 00:30:11,376
Father, His Majesty will decide whether to
depose the Crown Prince in a month.
296
00:30:11,476 --> 00:30:16,915
Should we do something to
help the Crown Prince prove his innocence?
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00:30:16,982 --> 00:30:22,888
Innocence? He has nothing to prove.
He can only blame it on his weak mind.
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00:30:24,022 --> 00:30:30,595
A hopeless person can't be helped.
Chong'er, remember not to do anything.
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00:30:30,729 --> 00:30:36,101
The Crown Prince is not worth our help now.
300
00:30:36,168 --> 00:30:42,207
Also, if we offer help without good reason,
it will only aggravate His Majesty.
301
00:30:44,710 --> 00:30:46,044
I understand.
302
00:31:28,320 --> 00:31:32,324
The dampness in the floors
may give you a cold.
303
00:31:38,897 --> 00:31:41,533
Why did the Imperial Guards leave?
304
00:31:43,802 --> 00:31:50,108
By His Majesty's decree, the Eastern Palace
will be back to normal from now on,
305
00:31:52,411 --> 00:31:56,748
but within this month,
instead of participating in state affairs,
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00:31:56,848 --> 00:31:59,684
you shall repent of your sins
at the Eastern Palace.
307
00:32:00,352 --> 00:32:02,954
What will happen after this month?
308
00:32:04,322 --> 00:32:11,897
After this month, His Majesty
will have a decision on whether...
309
00:32:13,198 --> 00:32:15,801
Whether to depose me?
310
00:32:35,487 --> 00:32:37,989
My father is so kind to me.
311
00:32:39,357 --> 00:32:43,395
A month should be more than enough.
312
00:32:45,330 --> 00:32:50,101
Why did you act in front of Honourable Wei?
Those people who came here...
313
00:32:50,168 --> 00:32:58,343
Shut up! Don't tell anyone
whatever you have seen or heard these days.
314
00:32:58,376 --> 00:33:02,714
Otherwise you would likely lose
your Crown Princess title. Understand?
315
00:33:07,118 --> 00:33:08,186
Rest assured, Your Highness.
316
00:33:08,253 --> 00:33:11,756
The Crown Prince can't possibly
make a comeback within a month.
317
00:33:11,857 --> 00:33:16,995
Chengqgian is a worthless piece of crap,
but my father still gives him a month!
318
00:33:17,062 --> 00:33:20,899
A whole month!
This is favourit ism at its worst!
319
00:33:21,700 --> 00:33:25,804
Rest assured, Your Highness.
You will defeat the Crown Prince in the end.
320
00:33:27,539 --> 00:33:31,009
A whole month! Many things can happen!
321
00:33:31,076 --> 00:33:34,779
Don't forget
there's a key figure backing him up!
322
00:33:34,880 --> 00:33:38,283
Hou Junji is making a triumphant return!
323
00:33:39,017 --> 00:33:43,321
Hou Junji alone
can withstand ten civil officials.
324
00:33:43,388 --> 00:33:48,393
It might be a problem
if he's still supporting the Crown Prince.
325
00:33:49,227 --> 00:33:50,562
So what do we do now?
326
00:33:50,595 --> 00:33:56,401
I remember when the Crown Prince proposed
Hou Junji as the commander-in-chief,
327
00:33:56,434 --> 00:33:58,336
His Majesty purposely told Hou Junji
328
00:33:58,403 --> 00:34:02,440
he was commended by Honourable Zhangsun
but not the Crown Prince.
329
00:34:02,507 --> 00:34:09,180
It meant a lot. Hou Junji was warned
to keep his distance from the Crown Prince.
330
00:34:09,281 --> 00:34:14,786
There has hardly been any commander at war
who can keep his nose clean.
331
00:34:14,853 --> 00:34:20,258
Hou Junji is treacherous and ruthless,
but his soldiers are loyal and devoted.
332
00:34:20,325 --> 00:34:22,961
There must be a story behind it.
333
00:34:22,994 --> 00:34:26,865
Good! Well said! Let's target Hou Junji!
334
00:34:26,932 --> 00:34:30,135
Gather evidence against him!
335
00:34:30,201 --> 00:34:35,473
Once he's back,
we can present a memorial to my father!
336
00:34:36,374 --> 00:34:39,411
I'll make arrangements immediately.
337
00:34:40,078 --> 00:34:41,012
Come back!
338
00:34:42,547 --> 00:34:44,649
I just can't stand this stagnant situation!
339
00:34:44,716 --> 00:34:48,186
Send someone to tomorrow's morning assembly!
I'm going to throw a stone into the water!
340
00:34:48,219 --> 00:34:53,325
Impeaching that wicked Crown Prince
should at least make a ripple!
341
00:34:53,425 --> 00:34:54,960
Yes, Your Highness.
342
00:34:58,964 --> 00:35:01,533
What? Honourable Wei is sick?
343
00:35:01,566 --> 00:35:03,602
The Imperial Physician
just came back from his residence.
344
00:35:03,668 --> 00:35:07,672
He said Honourable Wei might remain
unconscious for a couple more days.
345
00:35:07,706 --> 00:35:10,308
Are there any Imperial Guards
outside the Eastern Palace?
346
00:35:10,375 --> 00:35:12,210
His Majesty has authorised them to leave,
347
00:35:12,310 --> 00:35:15,380
and said the Eastern Palace
would be back to normal starting today.
348
00:35:16,181 --> 00:35:18,516
I see. Thank you, Rui'an.
349
00:35:18,583 --> 00:35:20,352
I'll take my leave!
350
00:37:05,557 --> 00:37:09,728
Your Highness, Wu Meiniang is here.
351
00:37:10,428 --> 00:37:13,098
What? Where is she now?
352
00:37:13,164 --> 00:37:17,502
I was worried someone might see her,
so I took her to the woods.
353
00:37:23,942 --> 00:37:27,712
Stay alert and don't let anyone get close.
Understand?
354
00:37:27,779 --> 00:37:28,947
Yes, Your Highness.
355
00:37:40,558 --> 00:37:41,259
Your Highness.
356
00:37:41,359 --> 00:37:48,399
Cairen Wu, why are you here at this hour?
You'll get in trouble if anyone sees you.
357
00:37:48,466 --> 00:37:51,936
Why will I get in trouble
for visiting a friend in need?
358
00:37:52,003 --> 00:37:55,740
Tonight you're not the Crown Princess,
and I'm not Cairen Wu.
359
00:37:55,774 --> 00:38:00,545
So, are you still hanging in there?
How is His Highness?
360
00:38:00,645 --> 00:38:06,184
He just dug a grave
and buried Chengxin's clothing!
361
00:38:06,284 --> 00:38:12,357
I don't get it! Chengxin ruined his life!
Why did he do that for him?
362
00:38:13,691 --> 00:38:23,434
Sis Wu, there's something bothering me,
but I'm not sure if I should tell you.
363
00:38:23,535 --> 00:38:25,937
If you trust me, go ahead.
364
00:38:26,004 --> 00:38:30,542
Of course I trust you.
It's related to His Highness.
365
00:38:30,575 --> 00:38:35,213
He's been on a drinking spree
ever since he was grounded,
366
00:38:35,246 --> 00:38:38,383
but the people he hangs out with
are a bunch of strangers.
367
00:38:38,449 --> 00:38:41,319
They don't look like his usual hangers-on.
368
00:38:41,419 --> 00:38:46,324
One more thing.
He only puts water in his wine sack.
369
00:38:46,391 --> 00:38:47,258
What?
370
00:38:47,325 --> 00:38:52,597
He pretends to be drunk every day.
Honourable Wei left in anger the other day.
371
00:38:52,997 --> 00:39:00,205
I just can't understand
what he's been thinking and doing all along.
372
00:39:00,305 --> 00:39:04,008
I don't suppose His Highness...
373
00:39:04,075 --> 00:39:09,514
You're so clever, Cairen Wu.
I can't seem to hide anything from you.
374
00:39:09,581 --> 00:39:10,381
Your Highness.
375
00:39:10,515 --> 00:39:11,649
My dear.
376
00:39:13,585 --> 00:39:15,954
Did you inform against Chengxin?
377
00:39:16,921 --> 00:39:20,358
You should know how much I hate betrayal!
378
00:39:21,125 --> 00:39:25,997
No one knows better than you
how Her Highness feels about you.
379
00:39:26,030 --> 00:39:27,932
Why must you hurt her like this?
380
00:39:29,834 --> 00:39:32,337
Chengxin's whereabouts
were leaked by accident.
381
00:39:32,403 --> 00:39:35,373
Her Highness didn't plan for that.
382
00:39:37,842 --> 00:39:43,014
Wei Zheng once said
you and I were in the same boat.
383
00:39:43,114 --> 00:39:50,622
Now this boat is about to sink.
May I ask what you can do to help me?
384
00:39:51,689 --> 00:39:56,794
His Majesty will decide
whether to depose you after a month.
385
00:39:56,861 --> 00:40:01,099
Nothing is certain in the meantime.
Anything is possible.
386
00:40:01,132 --> 00:40:05,970
Your Highness,
my advice to you is think about
387
00:40:06,070 --> 00:40:10,742
how to swim against the current
instead of digging your own grave.
388
00:40:13,511 --> 00:40:20,985
Very well. Go ahead and tell me
how I can swim against the current.
389
00:40:21,085 --> 00:40:23,655
Ask those casual visitors
to leave the Palace immediately.
390
00:40:23,721 --> 00:40:29,193
Show His Majesty you know you were wrong
and you will correct your mistakes.
391
00:40:29,294 --> 00:40:30,795
How wrong was I?
392
00:40:33,298 --> 00:40:38,703
Ever since I moved into the Eastern Palace,
I've never harmed anyone!
393
00:40:38,803 --> 00:40:46,144
But look at this crippled leg!
Listen to all the dirty rumours about me!
394
00:40:46,210 --> 00:40:50,548
Who should I apologise to?
How come no one is apologising to me?
395
00:40:50,581 --> 00:40:52,016
Your Highness...
396
00:40:53,518 --> 00:40:59,023
I can understand your grievances,
but allow me to be frank.
397
00:40:59,157 --> 00:41:04,128
You will be the emperor of the State of Tang
398
00:41:04,162 --> 00:41:07,065
Before you can
take on those responsibilities,
399
00:41:07,098 --> 00:41:10,935
you must learn to accept grievances first!
400
00:41:11,069 --> 00:41:14,672
All the plots and harmful means against you
only serve to
401
00:41:14,706 --> 00:41:22,347
destroy your relationship with your father
and take the throne from youl!
402
00:41:22,480 --> 00:41:26,718
Look at yourself, Your Highness!
403
00:41:26,884 --> 00:41:30,488
This is exactly
what your enemy wants to see!
404
00:41:32,724 --> 00:41:37,528
I used to care a lot about
my future as the Crown Prince.
405
00:41:37,595 --> 00:41:40,665
I tried so hard to please my father.
406
00:41:40,765 --> 00:41:45,837
I'm sick and tired of it. I give up.
407
00:41:45,970 --> 00:41:50,141
I don't want to
hide my true thoughts anymore.
408
00:41:51,009 --> 00:41:59,250
True thoughts?
Your Highness, what are your true thoughts?
409
00:42:01,452 --> 00:42:06,557
I have already lost the fight for the crown,
410
00:42:07,692 --> 00:42:11,396
but the fight for the kingdom
has just begun.
411
00:42:13,898 --> 00:42:15,466
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