1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:01,000 MkvDrama.me 2 00:01:34,520 --> 00:01:40,850 [Shadow Love] 3 00:01:41,880 --> 00:01:43,970 [Episode 21] 4 00:01:44,060 --> 00:01:47,170 [General's Residence] 5 00:02:35,340 --> 00:02:36,340 It's so spicy. 6 00:02:36,980 --> 00:02:39,380 Do people here all like such strong liquor? 7 00:02:41,680 --> 00:02:42,960 The air here is damp, 8 00:02:43,870 --> 00:02:46,100 so the liquor naturally has more kick to it. 9 00:02:46,100 --> 00:02:47,490 Of course, it can't compare 10 00:02:47,490 --> 00:02:49,610 to the fine wines of Wuling Mountain. 11 00:02:51,630 --> 00:02:52,360 Senior. 12 00:02:53,310 --> 00:02:55,470 I was expelled from Wuling Mountain long ago. 13 00:02:55,470 --> 00:02:56,750 I don't deserve 14 00:02:57,590 --> 00:02:59,450 to be called your senior anymore. 15 00:03:00,840 --> 00:03:01,210 Come, 16 00:03:01,240 --> 00:03:01,800 Senior, 17 00:03:01,820 --> 00:03:02,370 have a seat. 18 00:03:02,370 --> 00:03:02,930 Alright, 19 00:03:03,310 --> 00:03:03,970 you sit too. 20 00:03:07,080 --> 00:03:07,470 Here. 21 00:03:08,280 --> 00:03:08,910 Thank you. 22 00:03:11,900 --> 00:03:13,830 How is Godfather doing these days? 23 00:03:17,630 --> 00:03:18,790 The old man… 24 00:03:21,060 --> 00:03:22,500 has passed away. 25 00:03:27,230 --> 00:03:28,690 Six months after you left, 26 00:03:29,770 --> 00:03:30,560 one day, 27 00:03:30,590 --> 00:03:33,280 he went into the forbidden area to refine medicine. 28 00:03:33,280 --> 00:03:34,810 He was gone for several days 29 00:03:35,000 --> 00:03:36,400 and still didn't return. 30 00:03:37,000 --> 00:03:38,460 When we finally found him, 31 00:03:38,590 --> 00:03:40,590 he had already been murdered. 32 00:03:42,250 --> 00:03:44,970 Have you found out who did it? 33 00:03:50,190 --> 00:03:51,910 This was found near his body. 34 00:03:53,079 --> 00:03:54,120 Apart from this, 35 00:03:54,650 --> 00:03:56,050 there are no other clues. 36 00:04:05,630 --> 00:04:06,630 I never thought 37 00:04:08,590 --> 00:04:11,550 that after I was expelled from the sect 38 00:04:12,470 --> 00:04:14,670 for practicing forbidden techniques, 39 00:04:16,680 --> 00:04:19,760 I'd never see him again. 40 00:04:37,280 --> 00:04:37,970 Senior, 41 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:39,600 why have you come to Lucheng? 42 00:04:39,830 --> 00:04:42,120 And how did you know I was at the General's Residence 43 00:04:42,120 --> 00:04:43,090 to invite me 44 00:04:43,120 --> 00:04:44,050 to meet you here? 45 00:04:45,800 --> 00:04:46,930 Let me ask you first— 46 00:04:47,360 --> 00:04:49,430 where is Jade Linglong now? 47 00:04:50,240 --> 00:04:50,950 How do you… 48 00:04:52,830 --> 00:04:53,760 know about that? 49 00:04:54,560 --> 00:04:57,310 I've long heard that Lucheng has a man in black 50 00:04:57,510 --> 00:05:00,040 who can fight against 10,000 soldiers alone. 51 00:05:00,510 --> 00:05:01,560 Such power, 52 00:05:02,120 --> 00:05:02,950 I believe, 53 00:05:02,950 --> 00:05:06,190 must be related to the sacred Jade Linglong from the mountain. 54 00:05:06,190 --> 00:05:07,190 But Wuling Mountain 55 00:05:07,190 --> 00:05:09,120 has always stayed out of worldly affairs. 56 00:05:09,120 --> 00:05:11,030 Why would it serve in the army? 57 00:05:12,310 --> 00:05:14,000 So I came to investigate 58 00:05:14,600 --> 00:05:16,350 and quickly discovered 59 00:05:16,430 --> 00:05:17,390 that this man in black 60 00:05:17,390 --> 00:05:20,240 is actually a shadow puppet created by Jade Linglong 61 00:05:20,240 --> 00:05:23,040 and is hiding within the General's Residence. 62 00:05:23,920 --> 00:05:24,720 Am I right? 63 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:28,850 Senior, your analysis is spot on. 64 00:05:28,850 --> 00:05:30,960 Actually, on the day Godfather was killed, 65 00:05:30,960 --> 00:05:33,560 Jade Linglong went missing from the mountain. 66 00:05:33,800 --> 00:05:35,930 I led our people to search everywhere, 67 00:05:36,020 --> 00:05:37,550 but there was no trace of it. 68 00:05:37,630 --> 00:05:38,780 Only recently 69 00:05:39,190 --> 00:05:40,720 did I finally track it here. 70 00:05:40,750 --> 00:05:42,390 I didn't expect you 71 00:05:42,640 --> 00:05:44,300 to be better informed than me. 72 00:05:46,120 --> 00:05:47,120 The shadow puppet 73 00:05:47,270 --> 00:05:48,680 created by Jade Linglong 74 00:05:48,880 --> 00:05:51,140 will surely bring disaster to the world. 75 00:05:55,480 --> 00:05:57,880 Although I've been expelled from the sect, 76 00:05:58,360 --> 00:06:00,750 I still owe it a debt of gratitude. 77 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,000 I thought 78 00:06:03,000 --> 00:06:04,730 if I could return Jade Linglong 79 00:06:05,240 --> 00:06:07,190 before it caused chaos, 80 00:06:08,110 --> 00:06:11,000 perhaps Godfather might forgive me 81 00:06:11,800 --> 00:06:14,240 and allow me to serve by his side again. 82 00:06:15,980 --> 00:06:18,180 I never expected that he was already… 83 00:06:20,560 --> 00:06:22,390 Since you know so much, 84 00:06:22,510 --> 00:06:24,920 you must have been lurking in Lucheng for quite some time. 85 00:06:24,920 --> 00:06:26,950 What progress have you made? 86 00:06:33,480 --> 00:06:35,740 That shadow puppet is extremely powerful. 87 00:06:35,740 --> 00:06:37,740 I set traps again and again, 88 00:06:37,770 --> 00:06:39,500 but he easily escaped each time 89 00:06:39,930 --> 00:06:41,409 and even injured me. 90 00:06:41,720 --> 00:06:43,650 I know that with my strength alone, 91 00:06:43,700 --> 00:06:45,580 it'll be difficult to subdue him. 92 00:06:45,750 --> 00:06:47,750 Fortunately, you appeared in time. 93 00:06:48,040 --> 00:06:49,800 If we work together, 94 00:06:50,040 --> 00:06:51,770 -we will… -If we work together? 95 00:06:56,590 --> 00:06:58,490 Wouldn't that mean pushing him to his death? 96 00:06:58,490 --> 00:07:01,800 That shadow puppet hasn't fully merged with Jade Linglong yet. 97 00:07:01,800 --> 00:07:03,530 If he loses his mind, 98 00:07:03,740 --> 00:07:06,130 his chaotic power will be devastating. 99 00:07:06,390 --> 00:07:07,920 If we don't take him out now, 100 00:07:08,430 --> 00:07:11,560 he'll definitely become a greater threat in the future. 101 00:07:12,510 --> 00:07:14,170 I've already met this person. 102 00:07:15,070 --> 00:07:16,880 Though he shows signs of losing control, 103 00:07:16,880 --> 00:07:18,280 he isn't beyond control. 104 00:07:19,000 --> 00:07:19,920 The situation 105 00:07:20,190 --> 00:07:21,920 hasn't reached that point yet. 106 00:07:22,040 --> 00:07:23,560 We are both healers. 107 00:07:24,510 --> 00:07:26,910 How can we carelessly take someone's life? 108 00:07:31,310 --> 00:07:33,170 You're just the same as back then. 109 00:07:33,650 --> 00:07:35,320 You haven't changed at all. 110 00:07:36,850 --> 00:07:37,610 Fine. 111 00:07:38,680 --> 00:07:39,390 Let's 112 00:07:40,040 --> 00:07:41,480 think this through. 113 00:07:48,060 --> 00:07:48,620 Li, 114 00:07:48,920 --> 00:07:50,240 is Zhang San's son 115 00:07:50,240 --> 00:07:51,920 going to get married? 116 00:07:51,920 --> 00:07:52,560 Yeah. 117 00:07:52,560 --> 00:07:54,020 The bride is quite pretty. 118 00:07:59,390 --> 00:08:00,160 Sir, 119 00:08:00,430 --> 00:08:01,560 mind stepping aside? 120 00:08:01,560 --> 00:08:02,800 You're blocking the way. 121 00:08:02,800 --> 00:08:03,270 Sir! 122 00:08:15,490 --> 00:08:17,000 Murder! Murder! 123 00:08:17,070 --> 00:08:18,870 The man in black killed someone! 124 00:08:19,250 --> 00:08:21,050 The man in black killed someone! 125 00:08:21,840 --> 00:08:24,040 Help! The man in black killed someone! 126 00:08:24,060 --> 00:08:24,770 Master, 127 00:08:25,490 --> 00:08:26,620 everything is done. 128 00:08:26,720 --> 00:08:28,040 Once dawn breaks, 129 00:08:28,720 --> 00:08:31,450 news that the man in black slaughtered civilians 130 00:08:31,510 --> 00:08:33,549 will spread throughout the city. 131 00:08:34,600 --> 00:08:35,480 Very good. 132 00:08:36,120 --> 00:08:37,870 Now let's see 133 00:08:37,870 --> 00:08:39,600 how my compassionate junior 134 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:42,150 will react to this. 135 00:08:43,150 --> 00:08:44,870 [General's Residence] 136 00:09:08,800 --> 00:09:10,750 I thought you were some reclusive master. 137 00:09:10,750 --> 00:09:11,510 Turns out— 138 00:09:11,870 --> 00:09:13,270 you're actually a despicable scoundrel 139 00:09:13,270 --> 00:09:14,550 who attacks from behind. 140 00:09:14,550 --> 00:09:16,200 You dare to talk back? 141 00:09:16,440 --> 00:09:18,390 Several murders have occurred in the city, 142 00:09:18,390 --> 00:09:20,630 with extremely brutal killing methods. 143 00:09:20,630 --> 00:09:22,390 A survivor saw with his own eyes 144 00:09:22,600 --> 00:09:24,130 that the man in black did it. 145 00:09:24,320 --> 00:09:26,550 Black armor, masked face, defeating the Yao Army— 146 00:09:26,550 --> 00:09:27,880 isn't that exactly you? 147 00:09:27,910 --> 00:09:29,120 After committing such brutal crimes, 148 00:09:29,120 --> 00:09:30,350 what do you have to say for yourself? 149 00:09:30,350 --> 00:09:31,440 I didn't kill those people. 150 00:09:31,440 --> 00:09:32,750 You still try to deny it? 151 00:09:32,750 --> 00:09:33,680 I told you before 152 00:09:33,750 --> 00:09:35,120 that shadow puppets can lose control 153 00:09:35,120 --> 00:09:37,050 and become totally unreasonable. 154 00:09:37,050 --> 00:09:38,630 Who knows if you were sleepwalking at night 155 00:09:38,630 --> 00:09:40,630 and killing people unconsciously? 156 00:09:43,820 --> 00:09:45,010 The same mask 157 00:09:45,480 --> 00:09:46,810 can be bought anywhere. 158 00:09:46,960 --> 00:09:47,600 Besides, 159 00:09:47,760 --> 00:09:50,120 I've been at the General's Residence day and night. 160 00:09:50,120 --> 00:09:51,650 Everyone can testify to it. 161 00:09:51,910 --> 00:09:53,030 You, on the other hand, 162 00:09:53,030 --> 00:09:54,490 have been skulking about. 163 00:09:54,510 --> 00:09:56,410 I suspect you're the one plotting behind the scenes, 164 00:09:56,410 --> 00:09:57,770 trying to frame me. 165 00:09:58,120 --> 00:10:00,080 We of Wuling Mountain act with honor and integrity. 166 00:10:00,080 --> 00:10:01,360 I'd never stoop so low. 167 00:10:02,910 --> 00:10:05,040 Since you didn't witness it yourself, 168 00:10:05,670 --> 00:10:06,870 how can you be certain 169 00:10:07,440 --> 00:10:09,170 that I'm not being framed? 170 00:10:09,510 --> 00:10:10,510 Enough talk. 171 00:10:12,530 --> 00:10:14,590 Come back to Wuling Mountain with me. 172 00:10:34,670 --> 00:10:35,870 Be good, 173 00:10:35,980 --> 00:10:38,240 and come back to Wuling Mountain with me. 174 00:11:02,480 --> 00:11:03,740 Why didn't you kill me? 175 00:11:04,600 --> 00:11:06,080 You think one small favor 176 00:11:06,510 --> 00:11:08,110 will clear you of suspicion? 177 00:11:10,160 --> 00:11:11,390 Believe what you want, 178 00:11:11,390 --> 00:11:12,530 but remember this: 179 00:11:13,320 --> 00:11:14,120 this matter 180 00:11:14,320 --> 00:11:16,000 stays between us. 181 00:11:16,720 --> 00:11:17,990 It concerns no one else. 182 00:11:17,990 --> 00:11:19,320 Watch me closely, 183 00:11:19,860 --> 00:11:21,220 and see if I'll become 184 00:11:21,510 --> 00:11:24,110 the cruel, ruthless monster you claim I'll be. 185 00:11:27,750 --> 00:11:29,670 If you disregard human lives 186 00:11:30,630 --> 00:11:32,290 for your own selfish desires, 187 00:11:32,510 --> 00:11:33,990 I won't let you off either. 188 00:11:40,720 --> 00:11:42,270 He could've taken my life 189 00:11:42,440 --> 00:11:43,790 but held his hand. 190 00:11:44,050 --> 00:11:47,110 He really doesn't seem like the type to kill innocents. 191 00:11:48,960 --> 00:11:49,600 Could it be 192 00:11:50,550 --> 00:11:51,750 it really wasn't him? 193 00:11:53,480 --> 00:11:54,610 Then who could it be? 194 00:11:58,950 --> 00:11:59,700 No. 195 00:12:00,660 --> 00:12:02,460 I can't just take his word for it. 196 00:12:02,510 --> 00:12:03,550 If the situation gets out of control, 197 00:12:03,550 --> 00:12:05,880 the consequences would be unimaginable. 198 00:12:06,510 --> 00:12:07,320 It seems 199 00:12:07,750 --> 00:12:09,910 the Kongqing Water is still necessary. 200 00:12:09,910 --> 00:12:11,240 Better safe than sorry. 201 00:12:22,990 --> 00:12:24,470 Good thing my fan is fine. 202 00:12:29,240 --> 00:12:30,700 Shuang is still in danger. 203 00:12:31,020 --> 00:12:31,890 I can't abandon her. 204 00:12:31,890 --> 00:12:33,150 Don't you understand? 205 00:12:33,400 --> 00:12:34,830 Right now, for her, 206 00:12:35,910 --> 00:12:37,510 you are the greatest danger. 207 00:12:38,360 --> 00:12:39,390 Don't worry. 208 00:12:40,380 --> 00:12:42,040 You won't lose me that easily. 209 00:12:43,240 --> 00:12:44,320 Actually, 210 00:12:44,510 --> 00:12:45,750 I cherish my life 211 00:12:46,360 --> 00:12:48,030 more than anyone else does. 212 00:12:53,670 --> 00:12:54,840 The Emperor is incompetent, 213 00:12:54,840 --> 00:12:56,100 and Prince Li is cruel. 214 00:12:57,360 --> 00:12:59,290 Neither is fit to rule the country. 215 00:12:59,870 --> 00:13:01,510 But the Crown Prince is different. 216 00:13:01,510 --> 00:13:02,400 He is benevolent 217 00:13:02,400 --> 00:13:03,400 and magnanimous. 218 00:13:03,480 --> 00:13:05,210 If we do our best to protect him, 219 00:13:05,910 --> 00:13:07,030 perhaps Taijin 220 00:13:07,270 --> 00:13:09,130 will still have a glimmer of hope. 221 00:13:09,480 --> 00:13:10,600 And the common people 222 00:13:10,600 --> 00:13:12,000 might live better lives. 223 00:13:17,080 --> 00:13:18,360 Shuang, don't worry. 224 00:13:20,120 --> 00:13:21,200 No matter what, 225 00:13:21,630 --> 00:13:23,630 I'll make sure your wish comes true. 226 00:13:28,550 --> 00:13:29,360 This… 227 00:13:29,720 --> 00:13:30,650 What's going on? 228 00:13:31,200 --> 00:13:32,200 His Highness said 229 00:13:32,200 --> 00:13:33,260 he has no appetite. 230 00:13:54,810 --> 00:13:57,360 Prince Li just came to throw his weight around, 231 00:13:57,360 --> 00:13:59,190 and now Your Highness can't even eat? 232 00:13:59,190 --> 00:14:01,050 If things get worse in the future, 233 00:14:01,200 --> 00:14:02,400 what will you do then? 234 00:14:04,030 --> 00:14:05,230 Besides enduring it, 235 00:14:05,720 --> 00:14:06,750 what else can I do? 236 00:14:07,200 --> 00:14:08,790 My mother was of humble origins. 237 00:14:08,790 --> 00:14:10,990 Prince Li has never seen me as a brother. 238 00:14:11,360 --> 00:14:12,890 After Father named me heir, 239 00:14:12,960 --> 00:14:15,120 he only saw me as a thorn in his side, 240 00:14:15,510 --> 00:14:16,840 eager to get rid of me. 241 00:14:17,240 --> 00:14:18,320 Though I bear 242 00:14:18,720 --> 00:14:20,270 the title of Crown Prince, 243 00:14:21,030 --> 00:14:22,360 my hands are tied. 244 00:14:23,120 --> 00:14:24,390 Who knows? 245 00:14:24,870 --> 00:14:26,670 I might even lose my life one day. 246 00:14:44,510 --> 00:14:45,550 You play go? 247 00:14:51,000 --> 00:14:52,550 That was a brilliant move. 248 00:14:52,770 --> 00:14:53,480 It broke the deadlock 249 00:14:53,480 --> 00:14:55,480 I'd struggled with for days. 250 00:14:57,510 --> 00:14:58,390 Perhaps 251 00:14:58,960 --> 00:15:01,320 Your Highness's go skills are just terrible. 252 00:15:01,320 --> 00:15:02,360 Or perhaps 253 00:15:02,650 --> 00:15:04,710 Your Highness has trapped yourself. 254 00:15:12,930 --> 00:15:14,190 Your resentment shows 255 00:15:14,660 --> 00:15:16,120 your heart's still alive. 256 00:15:16,720 --> 00:15:17,850 But unfortunately, 257 00:15:18,120 --> 00:15:19,980 all you do is wallow in self-pity. 258 00:15:21,090 --> 00:15:22,160 How do you know 259 00:15:22,970 --> 00:15:24,890 you don't have a winning move? 260 00:15:28,870 --> 00:15:30,800 Prince Li targets you at every turn 261 00:15:30,960 --> 00:15:34,220 only because you're the obstacle on his path to the throne. 262 00:15:34,350 --> 00:15:35,530 No matter how you try to avoid him, 263 00:15:35,530 --> 00:15:36,800 he won't let you go. 264 00:15:37,150 --> 00:15:38,350 Constantly giving in 265 00:15:38,440 --> 00:15:40,480 will only leave you with fewer and fewer options. 266 00:15:40,480 --> 00:15:43,330 Since being the Crown Prince can't keep Prince Li in check, 267 00:15:43,330 --> 00:15:44,660 have you ever thought of 268 00:15:46,080 --> 00:15:47,170 taking the throne? 269 00:16:04,440 --> 00:16:06,100 Though I'm heir to the throne, 270 00:16:06,230 --> 00:16:07,590 I'm never dead-set 271 00:16:07,910 --> 00:16:09,550 on ascending the throne. 272 00:16:10,270 --> 00:16:11,330 If you don't fight, 273 00:16:12,090 --> 00:16:14,750 someone will surely find a way to eliminate you. 274 00:16:15,390 --> 00:16:16,790 Your Highness holds a high position 275 00:16:16,790 --> 00:16:18,070 but not much power, 276 00:16:18,870 --> 00:16:20,730 which makes you a perfect target. 277 00:16:21,630 --> 00:16:23,700 Prince Li dares to push you around now. 278 00:16:23,700 --> 00:16:25,900 If he truly ascends the throne one day, 279 00:16:26,870 --> 00:16:27,990 your situation 280 00:16:28,440 --> 00:16:29,600 will only be 281 00:16:30,080 --> 00:16:31,320 more humiliating 282 00:16:32,030 --> 00:16:33,890 and more miserable than it is now. 283 00:16:34,790 --> 00:16:35,750 Do you realize 284 00:16:35,910 --> 00:16:38,370 the consequences of such treasonous words? 285 00:16:39,510 --> 00:16:41,240 I'm merely speaking the truth. 286 00:16:46,790 --> 00:16:48,000 As the Crown Prince, 287 00:16:48,360 --> 00:16:49,820 you're the rightful heir. 288 00:16:50,550 --> 00:16:51,880 Building your strength 289 00:16:52,290 --> 00:16:53,450 to counter Prince Li 290 00:16:53,770 --> 00:16:54,720 is both your duty 291 00:16:55,100 --> 00:16:56,100 and your right. 292 00:16:56,870 --> 00:16:58,270 But now you're being trampled underfoot 293 00:16:58,270 --> 00:16:59,270 like mud. 294 00:16:59,720 --> 00:17:01,130 Do you really want 295 00:17:01,440 --> 00:17:03,450 to be bullied like this your whole life? 296 00:17:03,450 --> 00:17:05,060 Living like your right hand, 297 00:17:05,920 --> 00:17:07,579 never seeing the light of day. 298 00:17:10,200 --> 00:17:12,500 Prince Li's influence at court runs deep. 299 00:17:12,500 --> 00:17:13,599 He carries a lot of clout. 300 00:17:13,599 --> 00:17:15,599 How can I possibly compete with him? 301 00:17:16,160 --> 00:17:17,160 If I fail, 302 00:17:17,440 --> 00:17:18,500 do you have any idea 303 00:17:19,030 --> 00:17:20,270 what price I'll pay? 304 00:17:20,599 --> 00:17:22,079 By yourself, 305 00:17:23,160 --> 00:17:24,619 perhaps you can't make it. 306 00:17:26,589 --> 00:17:27,160 But… 307 00:17:32,070 --> 00:17:33,270 I can be your ally. 308 00:17:34,200 --> 00:17:34,880 Who… 309 00:17:36,400 --> 00:17:37,680 exactly are you? 310 00:17:38,440 --> 00:17:39,160 The man 311 00:17:39,720 --> 00:17:40,350 in 312 00:17:41,010 --> 00:17:41,650 black. 313 00:17:49,110 --> 00:17:49,920 Yin, 314 00:17:50,790 --> 00:17:52,070 the Kongqing Water 315 00:17:52,350 --> 00:17:56,280 can only be refined through both orthodox and unorthodox techniques. 316 00:17:56,830 --> 00:17:57,960 It is the only thing 317 00:17:58,110 --> 00:17:59,110 in this world 318 00:17:59,130 --> 00:18:00,930 that can counter Jade Linglong. 319 00:18:01,680 --> 00:18:03,790 Today, you and I are joining forces. 320 00:18:04,200 --> 00:18:06,070 It feels like 321 00:18:06,200 --> 00:18:07,680 it's predestined. 322 00:18:10,750 --> 00:18:11,310 Senior, 323 00:18:12,030 --> 00:18:14,200 though you can use forbidden techniques, 324 00:18:14,200 --> 00:18:16,310 there's no guarantee of success. 325 00:18:17,070 --> 00:18:19,240 After we activate this furnace together, 326 00:18:19,240 --> 00:18:20,880 if anything unusual happens, 327 00:18:20,880 --> 00:18:22,340 we must stop immediately. 328 00:18:22,680 --> 00:18:23,350 Alright. 329 00:18:29,960 --> 00:18:33,830 Though refining the Kongqing Water is dangerous, 330 00:18:34,230 --> 00:18:36,950 to suppress the power of Jade Linglong, 331 00:18:37,440 --> 00:18:39,200 you and I 332 00:18:39,200 --> 00:18:41,960 must take this risk. 333 00:18:41,960 --> 00:18:44,160 After the elixir is initially formed, 334 00:18:44,160 --> 00:18:47,590 I'll need to refine it for 49 more days. 335 00:18:48,060 --> 00:18:49,150 Then, 336 00:18:49,330 --> 00:18:52,720 I'll give the Kongqing Water to you. 337 00:18:52,990 --> 00:18:55,190 I hope you'll use it wisely. 338 00:19:05,110 --> 00:19:06,030 Your Highness, 339 00:19:06,290 --> 00:19:08,090 haven't you already guessed it? 340 00:19:09,070 --> 00:19:10,800 You just admitted it like that? 341 00:19:11,270 --> 00:19:12,480 Aren't you afraid I'll… 342 00:19:12,480 --> 00:19:13,280 You won't. 343 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:17,070 The man in black 344 00:19:18,050 --> 00:19:19,180 is a powerful ally. 345 00:19:21,000 --> 00:19:23,530 Your Highness has already reached a dead end. 346 00:19:27,030 --> 00:19:28,160 You can't refuse me. 347 00:19:48,090 --> 00:19:49,850 Nothing escapes your eyes. 348 00:20:05,270 --> 00:20:07,330 When people lose their rationality, 349 00:20:07,730 --> 00:20:09,740 it's hard to control their instincts. 350 00:20:09,740 --> 00:20:11,400 But you've already done well, 351 00:20:11,750 --> 00:20:13,350 hiding your edge to survive. 352 00:20:13,680 --> 00:20:14,640 Not too foolish. 353 00:20:15,640 --> 00:20:17,040 Why do you want to help me? 354 00:20:18,920 --> 00:20:20,520 Prince Li is cruel by nature. 355 00:20:21,030 --> 00:20:22,030 If the country 356 00:20:22,270 --> 00:20:23,830 fell into his hands, 357 00:20:24,670 --> 00:20:26,530 it'd surely become a living hell. 358 00:20:27,340 --> 00:20:28,100 Shuang 359 00:20:28,130 --> 00:20:29,480 named me Jin'an 360 00:20:29,880 --> 00:20:30,920 with the hope 361 00:20:31,730 --> 00:20:34,790 that Taijin would enjoy lasting peace and prosperity. 362 00:20:35,370 --> 00:20:37,280 This is her lifelong wish. 363 00:20:40,790 --> 00:20:41,680 Now it seems 364 00:20:42,510 --> 00:20:43,570 you're the only one 365 00:20:44,940 --> 00:20:46,340 who can fulfill her wish. 366 00:21:03,410 --> 00:21:04,450 What should I do? 367 00:21:15,440 --> 00:21:16,920 His Highness had men bring these gifts 368 00:21:16,920 --> 00:21:18,680 from Lucheng 369 00:21:18,680 --> 00:21:19,990 especially for Your Highness. 370 00:21:19,990 --> 00:21:22,470 His Highness cares so much for you. 371 00:21:22,500 --> 00:21:24,150 Worthless junk. 372 00:21:24,200 --> 00:21:25,060 Take them away. 373 00:21:27,970 --> 00:21:28,860 Wait. 374 00:21:49,340 --> 00:21:50,930 His Highness is so thoughtful, 375 00:21:50,930 --> 00:21:54,010 sending a letter to me from so far away. 376 00:21:54,380 --> 00:21:56,620 I heard he was attacked not long ago. 377 00:21:56,650 --> 00:21:58,210 Is everything alright now? 378 00:21:59,030 --> 00:22:00,360 Rest assured, Prime Minister. 379 00:22:00,360 --> 00:22:02,040 With General Li's protection in Lucheng, 380 00:22:02,040 --> 00:22:03,700 His Highness is safe and well. 381 00:22:04,920 --> 00:22:05,880 However... 382 00:22:05,900 --> 00:22:07,180 Speak freely. 383 00:22:08,800 --> 00:22:10,690 Since Prince Li arrived in Lucheng, 384 00:22:10,690 --> 00:22:12,800 he has been making things hard for His Highness. 385 00:22:12,800 --> 00:22:14,690 Though General Li wishes to mediate, 386 00:22:14,690 --> 00:22:16,000 she doesn't dare to intervene 387 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:16,920 because Prince Li is too powerful. 388 00:22:16,920 --> 00:22:18,670 Not only was the attack brushed aside, 389 00:22:18,670 --> 00:22:20,790 but His Highness was publicly humiliated. 390 00:22:20,790 --> 00:22:21,720 Had we known, 391 00:22:21,720 --> 00:22:23,010 it would've been better to stay in Yunjing 392 00:22:23,010 --> 00:22:24,610 than suffer such indignity. 393 00:22:27,030 --> 00:22:28,110 I've spoken out of turn. 394 00:22:28,110 --> 00:22:29,650 Please forgive me, Prime Minister. 395 00:22:29,650 --> 00:22:31,170 Is that 396 00:22:31,240 --> 00:22:32,400 what you think, 397 00:22:32,400 --> 00:22:34,160 or what His Highness thinks? 398 00:22:34,960 --> 00:22:35,750 His Highness 399 00:22:35,790 --> 00:22:37,120 never said it outright, 400 00:22:37,350 --> 00:22:39,610 but in private, he often misses Yunjing. 401 00:22:39,630 --> 00:22:41,110 His Highness also told me 402 00:22:41,160 --> 00:22:42,480 that despite being the Crown Prince, 403 00:22:42,480 --> 00:22:43,960 he's often disrespected. 404 00:22:44,070 --> 00:22:46,260 In this world, the only one he can rely on 405 00:22:46,260 --> 00:22:48,060 is you, Prime Minister. 406 00:22:50,200 --> 00:22:51,720 Looks like His Highness has learned something 407 00:22:51,720 --> 00:22:53,270 during his trip to Lucheng. 408 00:22:53,480 --> 00:22:54,790 Go back and tell him 409 00:22:55,400 --> 00:22:57,680 I've seen his improvement. 410 00:22:59,640 --> 00:23:02,040 As for the matters mentioned in the letter, 411 00:23:02,150 --> 00:23:03,950 I'll handle them all properly. 412 00:23:05,790 --> 00:23:07,320 Thank you, Prime Minister. 413 00:23:13,070 --> 00:23:13,750 Recently, 414 00:23:14,110 --> 00:23:15,750 news has come from Yunjing. 415 00:23:16,790 --> 00:23:19,720 The steward of Tian Huailiang, a director in the Ministry of Personnel, 416 00:23:19,720 --> 00:23:21,830 and the sedan bearer of Zhao Qingsong from the Ministry of Rites 417 00:23:21,830 --> 00:23:23,560 quarreled in the marketplace. 418 00:23:23,820 --> 00:23:25,970 It even escalated into a public brawl, 419 00:23:26,030 --> 00:23:27,550 alarming the authorities. 420 00:23:27,550 --> 00:23:29,600 Both Tian Huailiang and Zhao Qingsong 421 00:23:29,600 --> 00:23:30,920 work for Prince Li. 422 00:23:31,440 --> 00:23:32,640 After this happened, 423 00:23:32,880 --> 00:23:34,480 many people had a good laugh. 424 00:23:36,440 --> 00:23:38,240 These people side with Prince Li 425 00:23:38,400 --> 00:23:39,750 for profit alone. 426 00:23:39,960 --> 00:23:40,780 Unfortunately, 427 00:23:40,780 --> 00:23:41,790 too little meat for too many wolves. 428 00:23:41,790 --> 00:23:43,300 When the spoils aren't divided equally, 429 00:23:43,300 --> 00:23:44,560 rifts are inevitable. 430 00:23:45,270 --> 00:23:47,470 Officials need to keep up appearances, 431 00:23:47,590 --> 00:23:48,590 but their servants, 432 00:23:48,590 --> 00:23:50,070 with just a bit of goading, 433 00:23:50,400 --> 00:23:51,660 lose their composure. 434 00:23:53,160 --> 00:23:53,960 It's a pity 435 00:23:54,510 --> 00:23:55,970 that after just a few days, 436 00:23:56,240 --> 00:23:57,110 the two of them 437 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:59,510 made peace in person. 438 00:24:00,160 --> 00:24:01,220 But it makes sense. 439 00:24:01,480 --> 00:24:02,750 They've been allies for years. 440 00:24:02,750 --> 00:24:04,000 Their ties run deep. 441 00:24:04,880 --> 00:24:07,080 How could a minor attempt to sow discord 442 00:24:07,200 --> 00:24:08,860 turn them against each other? 443 00:24:10,030 --> 00:24:10,830 No rush. 444 00:24:11,480 --> 00:24:12,550 Plant a few more seeds 445 00:24:12,550 --> 00:24:14,440 of discord in their hearts. 446 00:24:15,110 --> 00:24:16,240 When the time comes, 447 00:24:16,400 --> 00:24:18,000 their alliance can collapse 448 00:24:18,270 --> 00:24:19,350 in an instant. 449 00:24:20,270 --> 00:24:21,600 Every weakness of your enemy 450 00:24:21,600 --> 00:24:23,060 is an opportunity for you. 451 00:24:24,310 --> 00:24:25,240 By the way, 452 00:24:25,680 --> 00:24:27,550 your father-in-law, the Prime Minister, 453 00:24:27,550 --> 00:24:28,790 truly values you. 454 00:24:29,250 --> 00:24:31,420 All these matters were handled efficiently. 455 00:24:31,420 --> 00:24:32,620 Perhaps before long, 456 00:24:33,070 --> 00:24:34,830 you'll be able to rise with this momentum 457 00:24:34,830 --> 00:24:36,160 and rival Prince Li. 458 00:24:36,880 --> 00:24:38,880 But I still don't quite understand. 459 00:24:39,150 --> 00:24:40,680 How could just a few letters 460 00:24:40,830 --> 00:24:42,310 make Ji Lan trust me? 461 00:24:42,920 --> 00:24:44,180 Who said he trusts you? 462 00:24:48,150 --> 00:24:49,570 The Emperor has only two sons. 463 00:24:49,570 --> 00:24:51,920 The Prime Minister's daughter married you. 464 00:24:51,920 --> 00:24:52,850 He has no choice. 465 00:24:53,350 --> 00:24:54,110 But you— 466 00:24:54,590 --> 00:24:56,270 you wallowed in the past, 467 00:24:56,680 --> 00:24:58,740 being hot and cold with the Ji family. 468 00:24:58,750 --> 00:25:00,810 You almost missed this winning move. 469 00:25:00,860 --> 00:25:03,340 If you show willingness to work with them 470 00:25:03,800 --> 00:25:05,760 and demonstrate that you share their interests, 471 00:25:05,760 --> 00:25:07,070 they'll feel more secure 472 00:25:07,070 --> 00:25:08,160 and place their bets 473 00:25:08,160 --> 00:25:09,440 on you. 474 00:25:10,270 --> 00:25:11,030 So, 475 00:25:12,750 --> 00:25:14,550 you want me to please Ji Tianjiao 476 00:25:14,750 --> 00:25:15,680 as a way 477 00:25:15,910 --> 00:25:17,830 to win favor with both her and her father 478 00:25:17,830 --> 00:25:18,830 and show loyalty? 479 00:25:19,450 --> 00:25:21,970 A crown prince who can be manipulated 480 00:25:22,480 --> 00:25:24,070 is hard to resist. 481 00:25:24,830 --> 00:25:26,070 Moreover, in their eyes, 482 00:25:26,070 --> 00:25:27,070 what matters most 483 00:25:27,400 --> 00:25:29,120 is your title as heir. 484 00:25:30,070 --> 00:25:31,930 If you use this to your advantage, 485 00:25:31,960 --> 00:25:32,830 you'll have 486 00:25:32,960 --> 00:25:34,560 a greater chance of success. 487 00:25:35,960 --> 00:25:38,020 The more I tie myself to the Ji family, 488 00:25:38,240 --> 00:25:39,880 the further I drift from Shuang. 489 00:25:39,880 --> 00:25:40,790 That is 490 00:25:41,800 --> 00:25:43,530 part of your plan too, isn't it? 491 00:25:45,200 --> 00:25:46,530 You've seen through me. 492 00:25:48,070 --> 00:25:50,230 I'm just an ordinary man, not a sage. 493 00:25:50,530 --> 00:25:52,160 Since I'm helping you, 494 00:25:53,470 --> 00:25:55,270 I should get something out of it. 495 00:25:58,270 --> 00:25:59,440 You're quite frank. 496 00:25:59,920 --> 00:26:01,440 If I had met you sooner, 497 00:26:01,680 --> 00:26:02,350 perhaps 498 00:26:02,830 --> 00:26:04,400 we could have been friends. 499 00:26:06,160 --> 00:26:07,590 Since we're friends, 500 00:26:07,830 --> 00:26:09,030 Your Highness, 501 00:26:09,830 --> 00:26:11,360 will you give me a handicap? 502 00:26:15,160 --> 00:26:16,310 You just agreed? 503 00:26:17,240 --> 00:26:18,720 The royals know no mercy. 504 00:26:19,480 --> 00:26:20,340 Remember this: 505 00:26:20,970 --> 00:26:22,760 once a wolf has its prey in its jaws, 506 00:26:22,760 --> 00:26:24,130 it never lets go easily. 507 00:26:25,240 --> 00:26:26,750 Your every act of mercy 508 00:26:27,410 --> 00:26:30,010 will only be repaid with your enemy's cruelty. 509 00:26:39,240 --> 00:26:40,100 Your Highness. 510 00:26:42,480 --> 00:26:43,810 What were you thinking? 511 00:26:43,870 --> 00:26:46,070 Why did you bring His Highness out here? 512 00:26:48,590 --> 00:26:49,650 It's not his fault. 513 00:26:51,030 --> 00:26:52,750 I was feeling bored in the residence 514 00:26:52,750 --> 00:26:54,720 and asked him to accompany me for a walk. 515 00:26:54,720 --> 00:26:55,240 I see. 516 00:26:55,940 --> 00:26:57,340 It was my oversight. 517 00:26:58,920 --> 00:27:00,000 I'm getting tired. 518 00:27:00,200 --> 00:27:01,400 I'll go back and rest. 519 00:27:01,700 --> 00:27:03,270 Since you have some free time today, 520 00:27:03,270 --> 00:27:03,790 Jin'an, 521 00:27:04,240 --> 00:27:05,200 keep General Li 522 00:27:05,480 --> 00:27:06,960 company for me. 523 00:27:11,030 --> 00:27:12,490 Farewell, Your Highness. 524 00:27:14,240 --> 00:27:15,720 His Highness is so kind, 525 00:27:15,720 --> 00:27:17,510 giving me time off to accompany you. 526 00:27:17,510 --> 00:27:18,680 Though it's partly 527 00:27:18,680 --> 00:27:19,680 to show goodwill, 528 00:27:19,690 --> 00:27:20,490 I still 529 00:27:21,110 --> 00:27:22,070 appreciate it. 530 00:27:23,680 --> 00:27:25,540 Prince Li is watching like a hawk, 531 00:27:25,750 --> 00:27:27,550 yet you don't seem to care at all. 532 00:27:27,790 --> 00:27:28,920 You're scolding me. 533 00:27:29,300 --> 00:27:30,430 You're scolding me. 534 00:27:31,270 --> 00:27:32,800 Though you're scolding me, 535 00:27:33,400 --> 00:27:35,060 what I feel more than anything 536 00:27:36,270 --> 00:27:37,530 is your concern for me. 537 00:27:40,110 --> 00:27:41,350 So frivolous. 538 00:27:41,790 --> 00:27:43,790 You really are asking for a beating. 539 00:27:46,680 --> 00:27:47,440 It hurts. 540 00:27:47,970 --> 00:27:48,730 Scoundrel. 541 00:27:59,640 --> 00:28:01,040 Why are you staring at me? 542 00:28:02,350 --> 00:28:03,640 Is there something wrong 543 00:28:03,640 --> 00:28:04,750 with my face? 544 00:28:04,920 --> 00:28:06,180 I want to remember you. 545 00:28:06,920 --> 00:28:08,650 I want to imprint you in my mind. 546 00:28:10,640 --> 00:28:12,300 I want to paint your portrait. 547 00:28:14,920 --> 00:28:15,680 That way, 548 00:28:17,000 --> 00:28:18,790 I won't have to fear forgetting you. 549 00:28:18,790 --> 00:28:19,590 Forget me? 550 00:28:21,680 --> 00:28:23,260 Why would you forget me? 551 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:32,050 I've already forgotten many people. 552 00:28:32,050 --> 00:28:33,510 All my memories of the past 553 00:28:34,160 --> 00:28:35,400 are gone. 554 00:28:43,070 --> 00:28:44,600 Sometimes, I suddenly fear 555 00:28:45,750 --> 00:28:47,150 that I'll forget you too. 556 00:28:57,540 --> 00:28:58,870 If that day ever comes, 557 00:28:59,630 --> 00:29:01,230 it'd mean you're heartless. 558 00:29:01,400 --> 00:29:02,440 When that happens, 559 00:29:02,440 --> 00:29:04,100 no matter how far away you are, 560 00:29:04,310 --> 00:29:05,590 I'll find you. 561 00:29:18,160 --> 00:29:19,070 It's a deal. 562 00:29:22,750 --> 00:29:23,640 It's a deal. 563 00:29:33,420 --> 00:29:36,080 How are Tian Huailiang and Zhao Qingsong these days? 564 00:29:36,080 --> 00:29:37,940 Both men have served as officials for years. 565 00:29:37,940 --> 00:29:39,070 They know what to do. 566 00:29:39,300 --> 00:29:41,360 They're important court officials, 567 00:29:41,720 --> 00:29:43,050 yet over a few servants, 568 00:29:43,090 --> 00:29:44,620 they've caused such a stir. 569 00:29:45,030 --> 00:29:46,160 Troublesome fools. 570 00:29:46,520 --> 00:29:47,910 But I think 571 00:29:48,680 --> 00:29:50,480 these two officials may have 572 00:29:50,480 --> 00:29:51,810 some friction in court, 573 00:29:51,880 --> 00:29:54,930 but why did this happen precisely 574 00:29:54,970 --> 00:29:56,570 when Your Highness left the capital? 575 00:29:56,570 --> 00:29:57,640 I'm afraid 576 00:29:57,670 --> 00:30:00,200 someone has been plotting behind the scenes. 577 00:30:00,510 --> 00:30:01,570 Who do you suspect? 578 00:30:01,750 --> 00:30:02,720 There are few in court 579 00:30:02,720 --> 00:30:05,180 bold enough to oppose Your Highness. 580 00:30:05,480 --> 00:30:06,480 The Li family 581 00:30:06,750 --> 00:30:08,000 tops the list. 582 00:30:08,640 --> 00:30:09,590 Your Highness, 583 00:30:09,830 --> 00:30:11,830 could it have been the Crown Prince? 584 00:30:18,230 --> 00:30:19,960 It doesn't seem like his doing. 585 00:30:20,110 --> 00:30:21,750 You're right, Your Highness. 586 00:30:21,750 --> 00:30:22,750 However, 587 00:30:22,970 --> 00:30:24,790 even if the Crown Prince didn't order it, 588 00:30:24,790 --> 00:30:26,570 it's possible that he sees this 589 00:30:26,590 --> 00:30:28,910 as an opportunity 590 00:30:29,560 --> 00:30:31,270 to turn the tables. 591 00:30:32,980 --> 00:30:34,020 Your Highness, 592 00:30:34,550 --> 00:30:36,240 you should stay cautious. 593 00:30:38,590 --> 00:30:40,070 Yes, I must be cautious. 594 00:30:42,830 --> 00:30:44,220 The day of the ritual draws near. 595 00:30:44,220 --> 00:30:46,350 It's time to observe their movements. 596 00:30:46,920 --> 00:30:48,650 If the right opportunity arises, 597 00:30:48,650 --> 00:30:50,650 we'll take the Crown Prince's life. 598 00:31:04,400 --> 00:31:05,030 General, 599 00:31:05,980 --> 00:31:07,380 Prince Li's men are here. 600 00:31:08,720 --> 00:31:09,920 Greetings, General. 601 00:31:13,100 --> 00:31:15,030 What brings you here, Steward Bao? 602 00:31:16,110 --> 00:31:18,350 I'm here with a message from Prince Li. 603 00:31:18,610 --> 00:31:20,480 The weather has been excellent lately, 604 00:31:20,480 --> 00:31:22,070 perfect for hunting. 605 00:31:22,200 --> 00:31:23,750 Surely the borderlands here 606 00:31:23,750 --> 00:31:24,790 have beasts 607 00:31:24,790 --> 00:31:26,390 that are rare in the capital. 608 00:31:26,430 --> 00:31:28,360 Prince Li invites the Crown Prince 609 00:31:28,510 --> 00:31:29,160 to go hunting 610 00:31:29,160 --> 00:31:30,230 tomorrow. 611 00:31:32,450 --> 00:31:34,310 His Highness is in such a good mood. 612 00:31:34,310 --> 00:31:36,000 But the Crown Prince is still recovering. 613 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,330 -I'm afraid… -General. 614 00:31:37,790 --> 00:31:39,680 Prince Li has made up his mind. 615 00:31:39,720 --> 00:31:40,630 If the Crown Prince is 616 00:31:40,630 --> 00:31:42,020 willing to go, fine. 617 00:31:42,330 --> 00:31:43,640 If not, 618 00:31:44,230 --> 00:31:45,680 he has to force himself to go. 619 00:31:45,680 --> 00:31:47,570 Besides, with his weak constitution, 620 00:31:47,570 --> 00:31:48,980 he should get more sun 621 00:31:49,160 --> 00:31:50,270 and exercise more 622 00:31:50,270 --> 00:31:51,790 to strengthen his body. 623 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,060 I'll take my leave. 624 00:31:56,640 --> 00:31:57,200 Oh, by the way, 625 00:31:57,200 --> 00:31:57,730 General, 626 00:31:58,790 --> 00:31:59,550 if you're 627 00:31:59,550 --> 00:32:00,410 free tomorrow, 628 00:32:00,550 --> 00:32:02,010 you're welcome to join us. 629 00:32:02,430 --> 00:32:03,160 You too. 630 00:32:07,150 --> 00:32:08,520 The Crown Prince is truly unfortunate 631 00:32:08,520 --> 00:32:09,890 to have such a brother. 632 00:32:10,110 --> 00:32:12,040 He can't live a single day in peace. 633 00:32:33,400 --> 00:32:34,260 Your Highness! 634 00:32:35,310 --> 00:32:36,070 Muyang, 635 00:32:36,540 --> 00:32:38,700 I was shooting a lame deer. 636 00:32:39,200 --> 00:32:40,530 I also want to see 637 00:32:40,600 --> 00:32:42,550 what you'll catch today. 638 00:32:46,050 --> 00:32:47,980 There are no animal sounds nearby. 639 00:32:48,090 --> 00:32:49,830 It seems this hunt of Prince Li's 640 00:32:49,830 --> 00:32:51,030 has another purpose. 641 00:32:52,610 --> 00:32:53,870 Protect His Highness. 642 00:33:08,350 --> 00:33:08,960 Stop. 643 00:33:53,150 --> 00:33:53,750 Behind us! 644 00:34:01,240 --> 00:34:02,100 Your Highness. 645 00:34:05,640 --> 00:34:06,440 Li Shuang, 646 00:34:06,750 --> 00:34:08,280 how dare you? 647 00:34:08,510 --> 00:34:10,550 You're holding Prince Li hostage. 648 00:34:10,840 --> 00:34:12,550 Don't you fear the execution of your entire family? 649 00:34:12,550 --> 00:34:14,750 As expected of the General of the North. 650 00:34:14,850 --> 00:34:16,210 I truly admire you. 651 00:34:16,510 --> 00:34:18,110 If you and the Changfeng Army 652 00:34:18,250 --> 00:34:19,600 are willing to follow me 653 00:34:20,280 --> 00:34:21,940 and help me secure the throne, 654 00:34:22,150 --> 00:34:22,880 I'll give you 655 00:34:23,150 --> 00:34:24,840 a high position in the future. 656 00:34:25,440 --> 00:34:27,280 The Crown Prince is the legitimate heir, 657 00:34:27,280 --> 00:34:29,070 the only successor to the throne. 658 00:34:29,070 --> 00:34:30,530 When was it ever your turn? 659 00:34:30,530 --> 00:34:32,580 The Changfeng Army is loyal and righteous. 660 00:34:32,580 --> 00:34:34,639 How could we conspire with traitors? 661 00:34:35,820 --> 00:34:36,739 At this point, 662 00:34:38,070 --> 00:34:39,870 are you still going to back down? 663 00:34:41,360 --> 00:34:42,070 Stand up. 664 00:34:42,690 --> 00:34:43,639 You're a prince. 665 00:34:44,320 --> 00:34:45,520 Only by standing tall 666 00:34:45,880 --> 00:34:47,409 will you not be trampled on. 667 00:34:47,469 --> 00:34:48,870 You're the Crown Prince, 668 00:34:48,900 --> 00:34:50,320 but now you're being trampled underfoot 669 00:34:50,320 --> 00:34:51,320 like mud. 670 00:34:51,920 --> 00:34:53,320 Do you really want 671 00:34:53,850 --> 00:34:56,050 to be bullied like this your whole life? 672 00:34:58,330 --> 00:35:00,000 I am the Crown Prince. 673 00:35:01,270 --> 00:35:02,930 How dare you rebel against me? 674 00:35:07,010 --> 00:35:07,820 Su Muli, 675 00:35:08,440 --> 00:35:09,710 you have repeatedly 676 00:35:10,070 --> 00:35:11,280 defied the Crown Prince. 677 00:35:11,280 --> 00:35:12,790 That's already terrible disrespect. 678 00:35:12,790 --> 00:35:14,790 And now, under the guise of hunting, 679 00:35:14,800 --> 00:35:16,540 you plot to assassinate His Highness. 680 00:35:16,540 --> 00:35:17,670 Isn't this treason? 681 00:35:21,570 --> 00:35:23,110 It's a misunderstanding, Your Highness. 682 00:35:23,110 --> 00:35:24,240 The borderland 683 00:35:24,260 --> 00:35:25,420 is full of bandits. 684 00:35:25,670 --> 00:35:26,730 The assassination 685 00:35:26,810 --> 00:35:28,510 was truly a misunderstanding. 686 00:35:28,510 --> 00:35:29,590 After I return, 687 00:35:29,800 --> 00:35:31,530 I will thoroughly investigate 688 00:35:32,590 --> 00:35:34,790 and give Your Highness an explanation. 689 00:35:38,230 --> 00:35:39,690 What does Prince Li think? 690 00:35:47,070 --> 00:35:47,480 I… 691 00:35:49,760 --> 00:35:50,920 I was careless 692 00:35:51,130 --> 00:35:52,690 and offended Your Highness. 693 00:35:52,690 --> 00:35:53,810 Please forgive me. 694 00:35:54,870 --> 00:35:56,790 You're my brother, 695 00:35:57,480 --> 00:35:58,840 so I'll let it go today. 696 00:35:59,320 --> 00:36:00,280 But remember: 697 00:36:00,840 --> 00:36:02,800 whether you accept it or not, 698 00:36:03,320 --> 00:36:05,760 I'm the only Crown Prince of Taijin. 699 00:36:11,290 --> 00:36:12,040 Let's go. 700 00:36:18,530 --> 00:36:20,730 [General's Residence] 701 00:36:29,650 --> 00:36:31,070 Freshly made ginseng chicken soup. 702 00:36:31,070 --> 00:36:31,600 Have some 703 00:36:31,670 --> 00:36:32,800 to calm your nerves. 704 00:36:36,110 --> 00:36:36,840 How did you 705 00:36:37,360 --> 00:36:38,320 feel today? 706 00:36:39,320 --> 00:36:40,880 When I saw Prince Li's eyes, 707 00:36:41,480 --> 00:36:43,740 I felt as if I'd fallen into a frozen cave. 708 00:36:46,480 --> 00:36:47,280 But… 709 00:36:50,230 --> 00:36:52,230 I haven't felt so free in a long time. 710 00:36:53,550 --> 00:36:54,410 It's just that… 711 00:36:56,510 --> 00:36:57,510 to him, 712 00:37:00,140 --> 00:37:01,950 I'm nothing but a lowly person. 713 00:37:02,630 --> 00:37:03,800 If I dare resist, 714 00:37:04,550 --> 00:37:06,210 it means falling out with him. 715 00:37:06,670 --> 00:37:07,760 The days ahead 716 00:37:07,960 --> 00:37:09,160 will only get harder. 717 00:37:09,630 --> 00:37:10,830 No matter what you do, 718 00:37:11,020 --> 00:37:12,190 he won't let you off. 719 00:37:13,150 --> 00:37:14,110 Rather than thinking about 720 00:37:14,110 --> 00:37:15,400 how to please him, 721 00:37:15,670 --> 00:37:16,800 you should consider 722 00:37:17,320 --> 00:37:18,720 how to plan for yourself. 723 00:37:19,510 --> 00:37:20,590 Today at the hunt, 724 00:37:20,920 --> 00:37:23,150 you didn't expose those assassins' identities, 725 00:37:23,150 --> 00:37:24,950 which already let him save face. 726 00:37:25,030 --> 00:37:25,630 Besides, 727 00:37:26,630 --> 00:37:28,860 you carried yourself as the Crown Prince, 728 00:37:28,860 --> 00:37:30,560 making him wary of crossing you. 729 00:37:30,560 --> 00:37:31,850 You've done very well. 730 00:37:32,230 --> 00:37:32,880 Really? 731 00:37:37,400 --> 00:37:38,190 But today 732 00:37:38,590 --> 00:37:40,190 you also offended Prince Li. 733 00:37:40,400 --> 00:37:41,760 He'll never let it go. 734 00:37:43,800 --> 00:37:44,510 That's 735 00:37:44,710 --> 00:37:46,170 not for you to worry about. 736 00:37:46,450 --> 00:37:47,310 Drink your soup 737 00:37:47,410 --> 00:37:48,410 and get some rest. 738 00:38:07,280 --> 00:38:08,140 Your Highness, 739 00:38:09,000 --> 00:38:09,800 it's late. 740 00:38:10,230 --> 00:38:11,030 You should get some rest. 741 00:38:11,030 --> 00:38:12,560 Su Muyang is so despicable! 742 00:38:12,760 --> 00:38:13,960 He actually used the title of Crown Prince 743 00:38:13,960 --> 00:38:15,890 he stole from me to lord it over me. 744 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:16,880 And Li Shuang— 745 00:38:17,110 --> 00:38:18,440 she openly defied me 746 00:38:18,440 --> 00:38:19,840 and protected Su Muyang. 747 00:38:20,110 --> 00:38:21,040 The Crown Prince 748 00:38:21,440 --> 00:38:22,960 holds an empty title 749 00:38:23,070 --> 00:38:24,130 with no real power. 750 00:38:24,510 --> 00:38:25,800 He barked so loudly today 751 00:38:25,800 --> 00:38:27,400 only because he had backing. 752 00:38:27,490 --> 00:38:30,340 But Li Shuang truly commands an army. 753 00:38:30,870 --> 00:38:32,610 If she really joins hands with the Crown Prince, 754 00:38:32,610 --> 00:38:34,740 it'll be even harder to deal with him. 755 00:38:35,440 --> 00:38:36,810 I hoped Li Shuang 756 00:38:37,070 --> 00:38:39,150 could read the situation and pick the right side. 757 00:38:39,150 --> 00:38:40,470 Since Su Muyang 758 00:38:41,230 --> 00:38:43,510 dared to lord it over me, 759 00:38:43,930 --> 00:38:46,390 he shouldn't blame me for what happens next. 760 00:38:48,670 --> 00:38:49,530 Your Highness, 761 00:38:49,640 --> 00:38:51,390 I've heard something. 762 00:38:51,510 --> 00:38:52,510 In this city, 763 00:38:52,510 --> 00:38:54,030 there's a Sixu Clinic. 764 00:38:54,190 --> 00:38:55,920 Its female owner, surnamed Lu, 765 00:38:56,230 --> 00:38:58,230 is a close friend of Li Shuang. 766 00:38:58,630 --> 00:39:00,510 Since they like meddling so much, 767 00:39:00,710 --> 00:39:01,570 let's give them 768 00:39:01,920 --> 00:39:03,580 more than enough to meddle in. 769 00:39:12,550 --> 00:39:14,000 Fire! Someone help! 770 00:39:14,510 --> 00:39:15,590 Put out the fire! 771 00:39:15,590 --> 00:39:16,320 Hurry up! 772 00:39:16,320 --> 00:39:16,920 Fire! 773 00:39:16,920 --> 00:39:17,670 Help! 774 00:39:17,670 --> 00:39:18,840 Fire! 775 00:39:19,320 --> 00:39:20,630 Someone help! 776 00:39:32,540 --> 00:39:34,140 Boss, you've worked hard. 777 00:39:34,370 --> 00:39:35,480 Have some tea. 778 00:39:36,480 --> 00:39:37,250 Nanxing, 779 00:39:37,280 --> 00:39:39,340 did something go sour in the kitchen? 780 00:39:40,030 --> 00:39:40,840 Boss, 781 00:39:40,920 --> 00:39:42,230 your daily Five-Animal Exercises 782 00:39:42,230 --> 00:39:42,960 really came in handy. 783 00:39:42,960 --> 00:39:43,890 That's amazing. 784 00:39:53,630 --> 00:39:54,320 Lu Xin. 785 00:40:03,400 --> 00:40:05,000 Thank goodness you're fine. 786 00:40:06,320 --> 00:40:07,440 I lost the clinic, 787 00:40:08,480 --> 00:40:10,000 and I lost Nanxing too. 788 00:40:39,760 --> 00:40:41,360 How did you get so badly hurt? 789 00:40:45,840 --> 00:40:47,170 I brought Mo Yin with me. 790 00:40:47,570 --> 00:40:49,100 He'll treat you in a moment. 791 00:40:53,070 --> 00:40:54,160 -What are you doing? -How dare you! 792 00:40:54,160 --> 00:40:54,820 Step aside! 793 00:41:01,590 --> 00:41:03,400 Here is the imperial dagger. 794 00:41:03,400 --> 00:41:04,400 You guys, 795 00:41:04,630 --> 00:41:06,890 hand over the Crown Prince immediately! 796 00:41:07,200 --> 00:41:08,400 Go inform General Li. 797 00:41:08,870 --> 00:41:10,070 -Let's go. -Let's go. 798 00:41:15,400 --> 00:41:16,260 Your Highness. 799 00:41:28,800 --> 00:41:29,660 Your Highness, 800 00:41:29,760 --> 00:41:30,880 no matter what happens, 801 00:41:30,880 --> 00:41:31,630 don't go out. 802 00:41:32,650 --> 00:41:34,550 Prince Li has come while General Li is away 803 00:41:34,550 --> 00:41:36,550 and even brought the imperial dagger. 804 00:41:36,550 --> 00:41:38,480 Your Highness should hide for now. 805 00:41:40,100 --> 00:41:41,300 The imperial dagger? 806 00:41:42,510 --> 00:41:43,710 How is that possible? 807 00:41:43,960 --> 00:41:45,850 That's Father's personal possession, 808 00:41:45,850 --> 00:41:47,050 a national treasure. 809 00:41:47,070 --> 00:41:48,400 I saw it with my own eyes. 810 00:41:48,550 --> 00:41:49,280 Prince Li 811 00:41:49,310 --> 00:41:51,170 wouldn't dare forge such a thing. 812 00:42:00,100 --> 00:42:00,960 Your Highness, 813 00:42:02,590 --> 00:42:04,310 the Crown Prince went out with General Li. 814 00:42:04,310 --> 00:42:05,180 He's not here. 815 00:42:10,920 --> 00:42:11,880 Your Highness, 816 00:42:12,840 --> 00:42:14,770 we couldn't find the Crown Prince. 817 00:42:18,030 --> 00:42:19,550 Where is he hiding? 818 00:42:19,920 --> 00:42:20,630 Tell me, 819 00:42:21,280 --> 00:42:22,440 and you'll be rewarded. 820 00:42:22,440 --> 00:42:24,350 I'm just a maid at the General's Residence. 821 00:42:24,350 --> 00:42:25,750 The whereabouts of my masters 822 00:42:25,750 --> 00:42:27,580 are not for me to know or decide. 823 00:42:28,150 --> 00:42:30,110 If you wish to find the Crown Prince, 824 00:42:30,110 --> 00:42:32,150 you may have to wait for General Li to return. 825 00:42:32,150 --> 00:42:34,550 You're using her authority to pressure me? 826 00:42:36,150 --> 00:42:37,080 I wouldn't dare. 827 00:42:38,230 --> 00:42:39,320 You don't know where the Crown Prince is, 828 00:42:39,320 --> 00:42:39,880 but you 829 00:42:39,880 --> 00:42:41,810 surely know about the man in black. 830 00:42:44,620 --> 00:42:45,460 Who is he?