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[Fated Hearts]

[Episode 2]

[Life Revived at a Single Touch]

Why is Fu Yixiao here?

A few days ago, I went into the mountains to gather herbs.

On the way, I encountered some bad people.

She saved me.

[Exquisite Mastery of Medicine]

But she was badly injured at the time.

So then,

I brought her back with me.

Which mountain?

Head west out the gate.

It was...

Tian... Tiangeng Mountain.

Yes.

Your Highness,

I have a small request.

Miss Yixiao's hand injury has not yet healed,

and now she's also suffering from amnesia.

May we keep her

at Zhengnian Villa to recover...

My Lady.

It's not worth wasting valuable medicine

on someone who's already dying.

[Exquisite Mastery of Medicine]

Yun Fang,

come with me to Tiangeng Mountain.

My Lady, you're right.

She's actually

the Red-Clad General, Fu Yixiao.

In the Battle of Pingling,

Susha's crushing defeat

was all because of her.

Feng Suige definitely

won't let her go easily.

It's all my fault.

If it weren't for me,

she wouldn't have ended up like this,

captured without a fight

and taken away by Feng Suige.

My Lady,

our Zhengnian Villa

never gets involved in matters between nations.

We absolutely cannot meddle in this.

We cannot intervene.

[Prime Minister Zhuang's Mansion in Susha Kingdom]

Jingheng.

[Tablets of Prime Minister Zhuang's Ancestors]

I failed you.

I couldn't even

place a memorial tablet in your name openly.

[Zhuang Shen, Prime Minister of Susha Kingdom]

Where have you been?

Why are you back so late?

[Zhuang He, Foster Son of Zhuang Shen]

Coming from Zuixian Pavilion,

or from Yipin Residence?

[Zhuang Ming, Vice Minister of Justice of Susha Kingdom]

Godfather,

I admit I was wrong.

At your age,

Jingheng was already a General of Cavalry,

leading troops

to expand Susha's territory for me.

And you...

Forget it.

Living mediocre lives

may not be such a bad fate after all.

[Tablets of Prime Minister Zhuang's Ancestors]

[Ancestral Virtue and Familial Merit]

You know Uncle cares about Jingheng.

So why showed up late?

I was just happy yesterday,

had a few drinks too many.

Although Feng Suige's carriage went off the cliff,

you still haven't

found his body.

Don't celebrate too soon.

Ming,

that cliff is over 300 meters deep.

There's no way he survived.

Uncle doesn't know

you sent someone to assassinate Feng Suige.

If it were up to him,

he would never have allowed you

to act so recklessly.

Thank you for covering for me.

I believe in just a few days,

news of Feng Suige's death

will reach Yujing.

Then,

Godfather will finally look at me

with new eyes.

Once Feng Suige is dead,

Susha

will surely

belong to the Zhuang family.

[I, your servant Liu Qin, Vice Minister of War,]

[kneel to submit this memorial.]

This article is full of flowery rhetoric,

not a single useful word.

Your Majesty, please calm your anger.

Even before the Battle of Pingling,

those ministers pushing for peace

already opposed your decision to go to war.

Now that we've lost the battle,

it's only natural

that they're grumbling

openly and in secret.

The ones who should speak stay silent,

and those who shouldn't step right into the spotlight.

Even I find it odd.

Since the news of the defeat at Pingling

has been transmitted back until now.

Prime Minister Zhuang

hasn't said a word against the First Prince.

In the past,

he would've

rallied other ministers

to find ways

to strip the First Prince of his military power.

What's more,

the Second Prince is about to come of age.

This is a golden

opportunity.

Forgive me for speaking out of turn again.

Your Majesty!

Urgent report from the Feng Battalion!

Your Majesty.

Bad news.

The First Prince was ambushed

and fell off a cliff.

His condition is unknown.

Your Majesty.

Shall we send someone to search for him?

If he can't survive

this trial,

then he doesn't deserve to be my son.

[That's why we lost the battle.]

Fu...

Yi...

Xiao...

There are indeed signs

of a fight in that forest.

But most of the traces

have been erased.

Erased?

It seems someone wanted to cover it up.

However, we did find a corpse by the river.

We recovered a waist token from the body.

Judging from its design and material,

it clearly belongs to Jinxiu.

Besides that,

I also discovered signs below the cliff

that someone had fallen from a height.

She was likely shot with an arrow first,

[Life Revived at a Single Touch]

then fell from above.

Amnesia

was due to a head injury.

So she was shot

and fell off the cliff,

miraculously survived, but lost her memory.

Then she ran into a group of assassins

who tried to kill her.

That's what the evidence suggests.

But I...

I feel something doesn't add up.

It doesn't make sense.

Fu Yixiao earned great merit

in the Battle of Pingling.

She's also a close aide

of Prince of Zhennan, Xia Jingshi.

The Three Heroes of Jinxiu

are her,

Ning Fei, and Xiao Weiran.

They're held in high esteem in the army.

Exactly.

Within Zhennan Pass of Jinxiu,

who would dare to lay a hand on her?

[Prince Zhennan's Mansion in Jinxiu Kingdom]

This belonged to my mother.

With it as my betrothal gift, witnessed by Heaven and Earth,

with the mountains and rivers as our matchmaker,

I vow to stay by your side till death.

Will you marry me

in the phoenix crown and red bridal dress?

After the Battle of Pingling,

once I return with military honors,

give it to me then.

I'll listen to you.

You all bear a blood feud.

You have no family, no ties.

Your lives

are worth less than dirt.

If you wish to survive here,

you must become

the bravest death warriors.

Don't be afraid.

It's all right now.

I, Fu Yixiao,

from this day on, join the Zhennan Army.

[Nan]

I swear loyalty unto death to His Highness.

I shall tear apart those

who kill the people of Jinxiu, and drink their blood.

I shall execute those who slay even one soldier of the Zhennan Army

without mercy!

Kill! Kill!

That's not how you looked before.

Though there was anger,

resentment,

your eyes held more confusion than anything else.

Looks like you've remembered

who you are.

You earned great merit in the Battle of Pingling,

yet as a hero of Jinxiu,

you ended up like this.

What happened to you wasn't an accident.

Someone in Jinxiu wants you dead.

Who is it, and why?

Do you truly not remember,

or are you just unwilling to say?

Fu Yixiao,

tell me everything you know.

That's the only reason

I've spared your life.

Since you put it that way,

I do recall

something else.

Speak.

47.

What?

I'll take it back.

You want to die?

Let go of His Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Kill her!

Avenge our fallen brothers!

Stop!

Your Highness!

I said keep her alive!

The Battle of Pingling

was far more complicated than you think.

She may be the only one

who can unravel the mystery behind it.

And that mystery

concerns not only her life or death,

but ours as well.

[Prince Zhennan's Mansion]

Prince of Zhennan, receive the imperial decree.

By the mandate of Heaven, His Majesty of Jinxiu

declares:

Out of care for the people of the world,

I cannot bear to see the common folk

suffer further from war.

Therefore,

I have decided to end the war with Susha Kingdom

and establish lasting diplomatic ties.

I hereby bestow a marriage alliance

between Prince Zhennan and the Princess of Susha.

For the sake of the state above, and the people below,

this act reflects the curbing of my paternal love and serves the greater good.

Thus decreed.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, you're not thinking of defying the imperial decree, are you?

Your Highness.

I thank His Majesty for his great grace.

Don't waste your energy.

You might faint again from the pain.

So I gave you some decoction.

The numbness and weakness you feel

are just from the medicine.

You won't die.

What exactly do you want?

To dress your wounds, of course.

Otherwise,

you'll be left with scars.

If you want to kill me, just do it.

Why humiliate me?

I've never had a maid with me in the army.

So if anyone's dressing your wounds,

it'll have to be me.

Shall I blindfold myself then?

But if I blindfold myself,

how can I help you properly?

As a seasoned officer, Commander Fu,

surely you're not

overly bothered by propriety.

You might as well kill me.

If I were you,

in such a situation,

I wouldn't seek death so easily.

After all, death

is far too simple.

Heaven has given you a second chance.

You should treasure it.

Better to just kill me.

Don't think that by sparing me,

I'll feel grateful.

It took great resolve

not to kill you.

I didn't spare you

to earn your gratitude.

If you've got the strength, then take a guess why.

There's a reward if you're right.

Has His Highness

ever personally dressed anyone's wounds before?

[Yun Fang, of the Feng Battalion in Susha Kingdom]

Never.

So he never intended to kill her.

Then why hit her so hard?

How should I know?

To avenge that arrow, maybe?

A bit petty, don't you think?

How dare you judge His Highness?

His Highness's not usually

so small-minded.

That's what I'm curious about.

Wait, what are you saying exactly?

Do you have nothing to do?

Why are you eavesdropping?

I...

Feng Suige didn't die.

But my men

saw with their own eyes

his carriage fall off the cliff.

How could he be alive?

Feng Suige is cunning and elusive.

He wouldn't die so easily.

Even if he survived, so what?

He doesn't know

I sent the assassins.

Even if he suspects it,

without evidence,

what could he do to me?

He's Feng Suige, the Killer God.

When has he ever needed a reason to kill?

I can't sit and wait.

Ming, you must help me.

Right now,

you've got no choice but to strike first.

What do you mean, Ming?

Before he comes for you,

you go after him.

He lost the battle.

Someone has to answer for that.

We may not be able

to touch Feng Suige,

but his officers,

his Feng Battalion,

must pay for the defeat.

In the Battle of Pingling,

they'd already broken through Zhennan Pass,

yet they returned in utter defeat.

His Majesty won't let it go,

and the court won't let it go either.

Someone must be held accountable.

There must be a scapegoat.

As long as members of the Feng Battalion

fall into my hands,

guilty or not, I can make them guilty.

If he wants to save his men,

he'll have no choice but to back down. Then...

The crisis is resolved.

Brilliant, Ming!

I'll make him beg me

on his knees.

[Post Station]

Your Highness,

what are your plans

for Fu Yixiao?

We set out tomorrow.

She's coming with us to the capital.

Your Highness,

we're not returning to Qingye Camp?

His Majesty hasn't summoned you.

There's no need to rush back.

I just think

if we go back now,

some people will surely

make a big fuss

about the Battle of Pingling.

This...

You forgot what day

the fifth is, didn't you?

Still so careless.

I... I've been so busy

that I lost track of things.

Quickly compile the list of fallen soldiers

from the Battle of Pingling.

Our brothers died for the nation,

wrapped in horsehide.

We must not let their families feel abandoned.

Gather the rations and pay.

Distribute them household by household.

The elderly, women, and children

who can't fend for themselves

must be cared for

and given shelter and food.

Rest assured, Your Highness.

I'll handle it personally.

[Susha]

If I were you,

I wouldn't act rashly.

You've lost your memory and you're severely injured.

You're no better than a cripple.

If you resist,

you'll only hurt yourself.

I didn't spare you out of kindness.

I simply hope you'll surrender willingly.

Enough nonsense.

I wasn't the one who shot you

off that cliff.

Nor did I send anyone

to kill you.

Though you and I come from different nations,

and our hatred runs deep as the sea,

right now, there is someone

who wants you dead even more than I do.

That you ended up in my hands

may be the will of Heaven.

I hope you'll turn back before it's too late.

But if you remain stubborn

and seek death with all your heart,

I won't hesitate to use your life

to honor the countless soldiers

who died in the Battle of Pingling.

Your life and death are no longer up to me.

They hinge on your own choice.

Feng Suige,

I won't let you manipulate me.

Don't even think about using me.

Report!

Halt.

Your Highness,

the scouts ahead report that

His Majesty is hosting the coming-of-age ceremony

for the Second Prince

along with all the ministers.

Shall we return to the residence first

or head straight to the palace?

To the palace.

Yes, Your Highness.

[Susha]

Those damn Zhuangs.

Why did they have to choose today for the ceremony?

Lu Ke!

What is it?

I'm not afraid of being overheard.

[Palace of Susha Kingdom]

Let the Prince take his place.

Let the ewer be presented for washing.

Let the black cloth cap be set upon his head for the first crowning.

[Feng Chengyang, Second Prince of Susha Kingdom]

On an auspicious day of a blessed month,

you begin to wear your adult robe.

Abandon childish ways,

follow the path of virtue,

live long and well,

and receive Heaven's blessings.

Next, the leather cap is bestowed.

On this auspicious day,

your fortune is reaffirmed.

Respectful in manner,

refined in virtue,

may you live a long and noble life,

and enjoy blessings forever.

Third, the cap of nobility is conferred.

According to proper season and month,

your full adult garments

are donned.

With brothers at your side,

may your virtue be complete.

May your days be unending,

and Heaven grant you honor.

The rite is complete!

Congratulations, Your Majesty.

Congratulations to the Second Prince.

Rise.

Let me take a look at you.

We welcome the First Prince back to the capital.

The First Prince has spoken:

no need for formalities.

Make way.

Today,

I'm afraid I can't give way.

Until the truth is uncovered,

no one may enter the city.

What did you say?

In the Battle of Pingling,

Susha was on the verge of victory,

but suddenly suffered a strange and total defeat.

The First Prince was even gravely wounded.

Since the age

of 18

he's never lost a battle.

He's Susha's Killer God.

This sudden turn from victory to defeat

is highly suspicious.

We cannot help but suspect

there is a traitor

among the First Prince's ranks.

How dare you!

It seems

that you, the First Prince of Susha,

aren't faring too well.

Imperial Guards, where are you?

Here!

Arrest the members of the Feng Battalion.

Yes!

Who dares?

By order of the Prime Minister,

I am here to escort the Feng Battalion

to the Ministry of Justice for questioning.

Mr. Ma.

It's the First Prince.

Understood. Go ahead.

Your Majesty,

the First Prince and the Feng Battalion

have been stopped.

If he can't even protect

his own Feng Battalion,

he'll be at the mercy of others once he returns.

Let it be.

The Prime Minister's order

is backed by the Empress's edict,

and carries the intent of His Majesty.

What now?

Does the First Prince intend to defy a royal decree?

Watch your words.

His Highness will surely

explain himself to His Majesty.

Move!

You're just a lieutenant.

How dare you block my path?

If the First Prince won't hand them over,

then he's defying the Emperor.

I am Deputy Commander of the Feng Battalion.

I know every person in this battalion.

Let me go alone

to answer the questioning.

You're out of your mind.

It's all right.

I'd like to hear

what they want to ask.

Ask questions?

And after the questioning, will my men

from the Feng Battalion be able to leave?

Commander Yun,

this is too risky.

Let me go in your place!

Let me go! Let me go!

Let me go!

I'll go! I'll go! Please let me go!

Please let me go!

Let me go! Let me go!

Everyone stop fighting.

Let me go!

I'll go.

Mr. Cao.

I joined the army at 20.

First, I served His Majesty.

Later,

I joined the First Prince's Feng Battalion.

Within this unit,

I know every person's background

better than anyone.

I've fought for 30 years.

These old bones have

visited the gates of the underworld

more times than I can count.

Going to the Ministry of Justice...

Is easier than a trip to the outhouse.

You young lads,

either full of fire,

or with families to care for,

none of you fit the part of a traitor.

Too complicated.

But me, I'm alone,

no family, no attachments.

Most like a spy.

So

I'll go.

Cao...

Feng Battalion, hear my order!

Yes!

Remove your armor.

Remove your armor!

Yes!

Veteran Cao Yuan

followed His Majesty 30 years ago

and led a thousand riders to break into the Central Plains.

He beheaded

five Western scouts with his own hands.

In the Battle of Pingling,

he shielded me

from a fatal blow during the siege.

The wound on his neck,

if half an inch closer,

and his head would've rolled.

Call him a traitor?

Who would believe it?

I don't!

Hong Shan.

Here!

Six times as a vanguard

death warrior,

he personally planted the Phoenix flag

on enemy walls.

He was crushed by a 25-kilo boulder.

To this day,

his left ear is deaf.

Say he's a traitor?

Do you believe it?

I don't believe it!

I don't believe it! I don't believe it!

I don't believe it!

What are you all doing?

Are you rebelling?

Take them all away!

Lord Zhuang!

Long time no see, Lord Zhuang.

Your Highness!

Are you defying an imperial order today?

Let Lord Zhuang come forward.

Speak with me up close.

Step closer.

Your Highness.

I act under the Prime Minister's orders.

Who?

Come closer and say it.

I said

I act under the Prime Minister's orders.

Choosing today...

Well, that's just bad luck for you.

What do you mean?

A death anniversary deserves a sacrifice.

You...

Then be the offering

for your godfather.

Enter the city.

[The streets of Yujing City, Susha Kingdom]

I admit,

I was a bit harsh toward you before.

Going forward, I hope

we can interact in a new way.

Return to my residence to rest.

Once your injuries have healed,

we can discuss in detail

how we might work together.

You want to work with me?

Don't you want to know

who shot you on the cliff

and who wanted you dead?

Back at Zhengnian Villa,

you were quite curious about that.

Lu Ke, come with me.

You, get someone to look after Commander Fu.

What, afraid I'll run?

Well?

Is it her?

Yes.

So when do we strike?

Not yet.

We wait for the right moment.

Your Highness,

you can't go in!

Brother.

Greetings, Father.

You lost the battle,

instead of reflecting at home

and waiting for my sommoning,

you barged into the Chengde Hall.

Today is my second brother's coming-of-age ceremony.

As his elder brother,

if I didn't come,

wouldn't

people think

we're at odds?

Brother. You're back.

Today isn't your birthday.

Why hold

the ceremony today?

I don't know either.

Mother chose the date.

She said

today's a good day,

perfect for a coming-of-age ceremony.

Fine.

Second Brother doesn't know

what today is.

Father, do you not know either?

Today

is your second brother's coming-of-age.

Then it's

has been chosen quite unfortunately.

I have to

spoil

this ceremony,

but will make it up to you another day.

Oh,

I sent you a nice sword

to your quarters.

Go have a look.

Really?

Thanks, Brother!

Father.

Go on.

I take my leave.

Since you're here,

explain,

why did we lose

the Battle of Pingling?

Your Majesty,

I suspect there's a spy

within the Feng Battalion.

What evidence do you have?

On His Highness's retreat,

he was ambushed multiple times.

Had someone in the Feng Battalion

not leaked the route,

how could that happen?

If there was

a leak during retreat,

then perhaps the siege plan

was already betrayed

to Jinxiu beforehand.

I've already sent Zhuang He, the city gate official,

to take the Feng Battalion to the Ministry of Justice for questioning.

Do you have anything to say?

I think

what he says makes sense.

However, I've already found

the spy in the army.

Your Majesty,

Lu Ke from the Feng Battalion requests an audience.

Summon him.

I'm subordinate Lu Ke. Greetings, Your Majesty.

You're wearing armor.

No need for formalities.

Thank you, Your Majesty!

Show this to the Prime Minister.

He might

recognize this traitor.

What's in the box?

Your Highness, do speak plainly.

No need for riddles

before His Majesty.

Since you don't wish to see it,

perhaps Vice Minister of Justice, Zhuang Ming,

would be interested.

It's... It's He...

Yes.

Inside

is the severed head of Zhuang He, the city gate official.

He's the one who tried to assassinate me

along the way.

When I entered the city earlier,

he confessed in person and was executed.

He also claimed

he acted

alone.

Your Majesty!

This is only the First Prince's word.

There's no proof. On what grounds was He killed?

I ask Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly.

What say you, Prime Minister?

Did I have reason to kill him?