1 00:01:35,910 --> 00:01:40,789 [Fated Hearts] 2 00:01:41,440 --> 00:01:43,970 [Episode 19] 3 00:02:00,310 --> 00:02:01,000 Mister, 4 00:02:01,560 --> 00:02:02,000 do you know 5 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,860 who's the owner of this carriage? 6 00:02:03,950 --> 00:02:04,610 Who are you? 7 00:02:11,710 --> 00:02:12,120 This carriage 8 00:02:12,120 --> 00:02:13,280 belongs to Miss Ruyan. 9 00:02:13,280 --> 00:02:15,340 We just brought her back not long ago. 10 00:02:15,870 --> 00:02:17,730 Which young master sent you here? 11 00:02:19,000 --> 00:02:20,200 Please go and tell him 12 00:02:20,680 --> 00:02:22,000 Miss Ruyan has just left and that she won't be back 13 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:22,930 until tomorrow. 14 00:02:45,860 --> 00:02:46,500 [Ruyan] 15 00:02:46,950 --> 00:02:48,390 [Ruyan] 16 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,870 [Ruyan] 17 00:03:20,020 --> 00:03:20,750 Here you are. 18 00:03:21,270 --> 00:03:22,800 Thank you, Sister Xueying. 19 00:03:26,170 --> 00:03:27,740 It turns out that looking from this spot, 20 00:03:27,740 --> 00:03:28,910 one can see everything 21 00:03:28,910 --> 00:03:30,170 on the street clearly. 22 00:03:31,030 --> 00:03:32,400 Was Wu Ying's appearance that day 23 00:03:32,400 --> 00:03:33,460 not a random event? 24 00:03:33,790 --> 00:03:34,990 Two bowls of noodles. 25 00:03:35,150 --> 00:03:37,680 She seemed to be waiting for someone that day. 26 00:03:38,150 --> 00:03:40,210 Was it that maid from the dance house? 27 00:04:04,190 --> 00:04:04,800 Sister, 28 00:04:05,260 --> 00:04:06,580 where did you go just now? 29 00:04:06,580 --> 00:04:07,630 What happened? 30 00:04:08,870 --> 00:04:09,490 Nothing. 31 00:04:10,280 --> 00:04:10,960 Are the kids 32 00:04:10,960 --> 00:04:11,790 all full? 33 00:04:12,710 --> 00:04:14,560 They made a competition out of the eating. 34 00:04:14,560 --> 00:04:15,480 After you left, 35 00:04:15,500 --> 00:04:17,630 I bought them one more bowl of noodles. 36 00:04:17,720 --> 00:04:18,779 They ate that much? 37 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:20,870 Kids, when we're back, 38 00:04:20,870 --> 00:04:21,870 you'll practice the horse stance. 39 00:04:21,870 --> 00:04:24,530 No sleep until you hold the stance for two hours. 40 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:26,720 Master, 41 00:04:26,800 --> 00:04:27,580 is it too late to spew up 42 00:04:27,580 --> 00:04:28,920 -the noodles now? -Master... 43 00:04:28,920 --> 00:04:29,970 Master, I'll spew them out too. 44 00:04:29,970 --> 00:04:31,630 Me as well. 45 00:04:31,650 --> 00:04:32,740 It's too late. 46 00:04:33,040 --> 00:04:34,360 How can you sleep when you're stuffed? 47 00:04:34,360 --> 00:04:35,120 Master... 48 00:04:35,120 --> 00:04:37,380 Stop whining, or I'll make it four hours. 49 00:04:39,159 --> 00:04:39,720 Xueying, 50 00:04:40,040 --> 00:04:41,560 are you familiar with Yujing City? 51 00:04:41,560 --> 00:04:42,960 I'm looking for a smithy. 52 00:04:44,870 --> 00:04:47,200 There seems to be one next to the pharmacy. 53 00:04:54,409 --> 00:04:59,230 [Wutong Mansion] 54 00:04:56,510 --> 00:04:57,040 Come out. 55 00:04:57,390 --> 00:04:57,870 Come on. 56 00:05:00,040 --> 00:05:00,600 Slowly. 57 00:05:05,850 --> 00:05:06,660 Miss Yixiao. 58 00:05:07,870 --> 00:05:08,600 You're back. 59 00:05:10,310 --> 00:05:11,510 What happened to you? 60 00:05:13,070 --> 00:05:15,130 Seems like someone lashed out at you. 61 00:05:15,160 --> 00:05:16,000 Did the First Prince get mad 62 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,070 because 63 00:05:17,430 --> 00:05:19,290 Sister and I went out for a stroll? 64 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:20,960 I'm fine, all safe and sound. 65 00:05:22,560 --> 00:05:23,370 Is he back? 66 00:05:24,160 --> 00:05:26,360 His Highness is waiting for you inside. 67 00:05:33,950 --> 00:05:35,570 -Brother! -Brother! 68 00:05:36,750 --> 00:05:37,470 Brother! 69 00:05:38,190 --> 00:05:38,920 Brother, 70 00:05:39,060 --> 00:05:40,310 can I go to your armory again 71 00:05:40,310 --> 00:05:41,000 for a visit? 72 00:05:41,310 --> 00:05:42,090 Yes, sure. 73 00:05:42,270 --> 00:05:43,610 Pick whatever you like. 74 00:05:43,750 --> 00:05:45,220 Take them to the armory. 75 00:05:45,360 --> 00:05:47,070 Keep them safe from the sharp weapons. 76 00:05:47,070 --> 00:05:47,720 Yes. 77 00:05:47,920 --> 00:05:48,920 Thank you, Brother. 78 00:05:48,920 --> 00:05:49,520 Off you go. 79 00:05:49,680 --> 00:05:50,210 Let's go. 80 00:05:50,240 --> 00:05:51,190 I'll give you a tour! 81 00:05:51,190 --> 00:05:52,450 There are many weapons in the armory! 82 00:05:52,450 --> 00:05:52,980 Let's go! 83 00:06:09,190 --> 00:06:10,250 What's this about? 84 00:06:11,120 --> 00:06:12,850 I'm a third wheel now, aren't I? 85 00:06:12,950 --> 00:06:14,240 You could've just said it out. 86 00:06:14,240 --> 00:06:15,430 I'd know my cue to leave. 87 00:06:15,430 --> 00:06:15,870 Nine, 88 00:06:16,270 --> 00:06:16,800 let's go. 89 00:06:22,700 --> 00:06:23,630 Anything wrong? 90 00:06:24,400 --> 00:06:25,800 What exactly happened? 91 00:06:27,390 --> 00:06:28,590 His Majesty got sick, 92 00:06:29,040 --> 00:06:30,310 and is now in a coma. 93 00:06:31,030 --> 00:06:32,159 But don't you worry. 94 00:06:32,680 --> 00:06:33,270 Lord Ling 95 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:35,120 is attending to His Majesty in the palace. 96 00:06:35,120 --> 00:06:36,920 I'm actually worried about you. 97 00:06:37,070 --> 00:06:38,800 His Majesty suddenly fell ill. 98 00:06:39,000 --> 00:06:40,200 One can safely assume 99 00:06:40,360 --> 00:06:41,750 that things in Yujing City 100 00:06:41,750 --> 00:06:43,610 will soon become unpredictable. 101 00:06:43,800 --> 00:06:44,930 As the First Prince, 102 00:06:45,600 --> 00:06:46,630 you're about to be 103 00:06:46,920 --> 00:06:48,120 dragged into danger. 104 00:06:53,650 --> 00:06:55,110 Under any circumstances, 105 00:06:55,480 --> 00:06:56,360 keeping yourself safe 106 00:06:56,360 --> 00:06:57,530 is the top priority. 107 00:06:57,680 --> 00:06:58,190 Got it? 108 00:07:02,390 --> 00:07:02,990 Oh, right. 109 00:07:03,480 --> 00:07:05,080 I want to tell you something. 110 00:07:05,430 --> 00:07:06,600 So do I. 111 00:07:07,120 --> 00:07:07,920 You go first. 112 00:07:11,270 --> 00:07:12,480 Are you going to blame me 113 00:07:12,480 --> 00:07:14,070 for going out without guards? 114 00:07:14,070 --> 00:07:15,040 It's true that my hand is injured, 115 00:07:15,040 --> 00:07:16,310 but I don't have disabilities. 116 00:07:16,310 --> 00:07:18,110 Please don't make a fuss over it. 117 00:07:25,560 --> 00:07:27,760 What were you trying to tell me just now? 118 00:07:33,000 --> 00:07:34,530 Take Fang and the kids away. 119 00:07:35,120 --> 00:07:37,450 ♪ The rain drifts endlessly ♪ 120 00:07:37,240 --> 00:07:38,390 Go back to Zhengnian Villa 121 00:07:37,909 --> 00:07:40,790 ♪ The old dream burns the heart ♪ 122 00:07:38,950 --> 00:07:40,409 with Young Mistress Ling. 123 00:07:41,140 --> 00:07:42,159 My father is seriously ill. 124 00:07:41,190 --> 00:07:43,470 ♪ Dreams sink into ruin ♪ 125 00:07:42,310 --> 00:07:44,070 Prime Minister Zhuang will take over the court soon. 126 00:07:44,070 --> 00:07:47,510 ♪ Missing the warmth of your palm ♪ 127 00:07:44,390 --> 00:07:44,850 By then, 128 00:07:44,870 --> 00:07:46,920 he'll wield immense power with control of all the six ministries. 129 00:07:46,920 --> 00:07:48,390 I'm worried that they might go after you, 130 00:07:47,960 --> 00:07:50,130 ♪ Awaiting dusk ♪ 131 00:07:48,870 --> 00:07:50,330 because they're aware... 132 00:07:50,590 --> 00:07:54,210 ♪ Shadows take root in the mountain pass ♪ 133 00:07:51,659 --> 00:07:53,520 that you're my biggest weakness. 134 00:07:54,630 --> 00:08:00,310 ♪ In just a moment, tears stained ♪ 135 00:08:00,680 --> 00:08:02,160 Nothing in my life can be my weakness, 136 00:08:00,740 --> 00:08:02,680 ♪ Amid the bustling sound of wind and rain ♪ 137 00:08:03,240 --> 00:08:04,160 except for Xiyang 138 00:08:03,340 --> 00:08:06,910 ♪ Who laughs at me, heart cold as the desert? ♪ 139 00:08:04,870 --> 00:08:05,870 and you. 140 00:08:07,300 --> 00:08:09,050 ♪ Dreams turn through a lifetime ♪ 141 00:08:07,510 --> 00:08:09,310 I already failed to protect Xiyang. 142 00:08:09,310 --> 00:08:09,920 There is no way I'll let you... 143 00:08:09,480 --> 00:08:13,140 ♪ Who sighs for me, enduring separations? ♪ 144 00:08:09,920 --> 00:08:10,360 Okay. 145 00:08:12,240 --> 00:08:13,300 I'll do as you said. 146 00:08:13,690 --> 00:08:15,690 ♪ Love is a trial, harsh and cold ♪ 147 00:08:14,560 --> 00:08:15,820 You've agreed to that? 148 00:08:16,160 --> 00:08:19,200 ♪ Who crushes the lingering pain for me? ♪ 149 00:08:16,570 --> 00:08:18,170 Does it look like I'm joking? 150 00:08:19,750 --> 00:08:25,140 ♪ Clouds vanish, rain ceases, seek me ♪ 151 00:08:20,160 --> 00:08:20,780 Yixiao, 152 00:08:21,470 --> 00:08:23,470 I didn't mean to be so blunt about it. 153 00:08:24,190 --> 00:08:25,440 On my way back, 154 00:08:25,510 --> 00:08:26,120 I was thinking 155 00:08:26,120 --> 00:08:27,780 how to put it diplomatically. 156 00:08:27,920 --> 00:08:28,940 But being pressed for time, 157 00:08:28,940 --> 00:08:30,160 I had to react fast. 158 00:08:30,510 --> 00:08:31,310 I understand. 159 00:08:31,750 --> 00:08:33,610 It's good to be straightforward. 160 00:08:33,669 --> 00:08:35,080 I was planning to leave anyway. 161 00:08:35,080 --> 00:08:36,280 Now, this is perfect. 162 00:08:38,960 --> 00:08:41,090 What were you going to tell me earlier? 163 00:08:41,630 --> 00:08:42,720 It doesn't matter now. 164 00:08:42,720 --> 00:08:43,450 Don't worry. 165 00:08:44,150 --> 00:08:45,950 Just focus on what you need to do. 166 00:08:47,790 --> 00:08:48,410 Master! 167 00:08:48,670 --> 00:08:49,840 Shunzi, Fang, 168 00:08:50,390 --> 00:08:51,360 go get Sister Xueying. 169 00:08:51,360 --> 00:08:52,440 We need to pack up our stuff quickly. 170 00:08:52,440 --> 00:08:53,900 We're leaving right away. 171 00:08:53,910 --> 00:08:54,790 Why so surprised? 172 00:08:54,790 --> 00:08:55,990 Go start packing now. 173 00:08:57,120 --> 00:08:58,650 You're leaving right away? 174 00:08:59,030 --> 00:09:00,230 The clock is ticking. 175 00:09:00,600 --> 00:09:02,030 I would hate to be a burden 176 00:09:02,630 --> 00:09:03,830 or a liability to you. 177 00:09:05,200 --> 00:09:05,550 Go. 178 00:09:06,080 --> 00:09:06,390 Be quick. 179 00:09:06,390 --> 00:09:06,990 Master... 180 00:09:07,870 --> 00:09:08,670 What are you waiting for? 181 00:09:08,670 --> 00:09:09,670 No more dawdling. 182 00:09:09,840 --> 00:09:10,600 Fang, keep up! 183 00:09:10,600 --> 00:09:11,000 Yes! 184 00:09:16,790 --> 00:09:17,480 Yixiao. 185 00:09:18,840 --> 00:09:19,440 Yixiao! 186 00:09:21,120 --> 00:09:22,910 Fang told me you would leave soon. 187 00:09:22,910 --> 00:09:23,630 That's right. 188 00:09:23,630 --> 00:09:24,270 Not only I, 189 00:09:24,600 --> 00:09:26,120 but also Nine, Fang, Shunzi, and you 190 00:09:26,120 --> 00:09:26,870 will be leaving. 191 00:09:26,870 --> 00:09:27,930 I have to leave too? 192 00:09:28,270 --> 00:09:28,750 Yes. 193 00:09:30,330 --> 00:09:34,110 [Wutong Mansion] 194 00:10:05,390 --> 00:10:06,120 Come with me. 195 00:10:06,840 --> 00:10:07,320 What happened? 196 00:10:07,320 --> 00:10:07,920 Just come! 197 00:10:11,270 --> 00:10:12,000 Your Highness, 198 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:12,460 Miss Yixiao 199 00:10:12,460 --> 00:10:13,440 is leaving with those kids. 200 00:10:13,440 --> 00:10:14,750 Their carriage is at the door now. 201 00:10:14,750 --> 00:10:16,120 We can still catch up with them. 202 00:10:16,120 --> 00:10:17,000 The city gate will be closed soon. 203 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:18,030 We have to set out now, or they'll be gone! 204 00:10:18,030 --> 00:10:18,630 Hands off! 205 00:10:24,150 --> 00:10:24,840 Yun Fang, 206 00:10:25,030 --> 00:10:25,750 Send two guards 207 00:10:25,750 --> 00:10:26,670 to escort them. 208 00:10:27,080 --> 00:10:28,410 Tell the guys to lay low. 209 00:10:29,670 --> 00:10:32,270 Yujing City is facing many uncertainties now. 210 00:10:32,320 --> 00:10:34,450 They won't be safe until they're away. 211 00:10:35,870 --> 00:10:36,270 Yes. 212 00:10:37,240 --> 00:10:39,170 I hope Miss Yixiao will understand 213 00:10:39,200 --> 00:10:41,800 what Your Highness's efforts are for someday. 214 00:10:45,130 --> 00:10:47,640 [Wutong Mansion] 215 00:10:50,140 --> 00:10:57,170 [Wutong Mansion] 216 00:11:39,330 --> 00:11:40,390 It wasn't until they camped at night 217 00:11:40,390 --> 00:11:41,000 did I notice 218 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:42,230 Miss Yixiao was nowhere to be seen. 219 00:11:42,230 --> 00:11:43,240 She must have secretly 220 00:11:43,240 --> 00:11:44,400 gotten off the carriage halfway. 221 00:11:44,400 --> 00:11:45,230 Your Highness, 222 00:11:45,230 --> 00:11:46,360 it seems Miss Yixiao and her fellows 223 00:11:46,360 --> 00:11:47,960 didn't leave the city at all. 224 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:50,200 What about Miss Ling and the children? 225 00:11:50,340 --> 00:11:50,960 I've already sent people 226 00:11:50,960 --> 00:11:52,200 to continue protecting them, 227 00:11:52,200 --> 00:11:52,790 to make sure 228 00:11:52,790 --> 00:11:54,990 they arrive at Zhengnian Villa safely. 229 00:11:55,360 --> 00:11:56,390 Why don't I have some people 230 00:11:56,390 --> 00:11:57,720 go look for Miss Yixiao? 231 00:11:58,150 --> 00:11:58,770 No need. 232 00:11:59,360 --> 00:12:01,090 Do you know where she was off to? 233 00:12:01,810 --> 00:12:03,210 How am I supposed to know? 234 00:12:03,630 --> 00:12:05,310 Are we not going to look for her? 235 00:12:05,310 --> 00:12:06,640 If anyone asks about her, 236 00:12:06,640 --> 00:12:07,770 just tell them this— 237 00:12:07,970 --> 00:12:09,840 Fu Yixiao has gone with Young Mistress Ling 238 00:12:09,840 --> 00:12:11,060 to Zhengnian Villa. 239 00:12:14,790 --> 00:12:15,450 -Yes. -Yes. 240 00:12:27,550 --> 00:12:28,180 Sir. 241 00:12:57,270 --> 00:12:57,750 Sir, 242 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:58,550 no one else 243 00:12:58,550 --> 00:13:00,010 has seen this mask, right? 244 00:13:00,080 --> 00:13:00,910 You specifically asked me 245 00:13:00,910 --> 00:13:01,720 to keep it secret. 246 00:13:01,720 --> 00:13:02,440 Rest assured. 247 00:13:02,440 --> 00:13:03,370 I know the rules. 248 00:13:06,660 --> 00:13:09,950 [Lotus Pavilion] 249 00:13:07,270 --> 00:13:08,390 Sir, please come in. 250 00:13:08,390 --> 00:13:09,750 Sir, to the second floor. 251 00:13:09,750 --> 00:13:10,720 Come this way. 252 00:13:12,080 --> 00:13:12,840 Sir, careful. 253 00:13:12,380 --> 00:13:15,210 [Lotus Pavilion] 254 00:13:12,870 --> 00:13:13,850 Come visit us again! 255 00:13:13,850 --> 00:13:14,600 Come visit us again! 256 00:13:14,600 --> 00:13:15,510 Mr. Wang! 257 00:13:16,790 --> 00:13:18,200 Gentlemen, come on in. 258 00:13:18,870 --> 00:13:19,550 Miss Ruyan! 259 00:13:19,550 --> 00:13:20,390 Miss Ruyan! 260 00:13:20,550 --> 00:13:21,610 Hello, Miss Ruyan. 261 00:13:22,240 --> 00:13:23,170 These gentlemen 262 00:13:23,200 --> 00:13:25,080 have been waiting here since yesterday. 263 00:13:25,080 --> 00:13:26,390 Too bad that they haven't realized 264 00:13:26,390 --> 00:13:27,030 not everyone 265 00:13:27,030 --> 00:13:28,510 gets to see you dance. 266 00:13:30,200 --> 00:13:30,600 Oh, right. 267 00:13:30,600 --> 00:13:32,290 A lady just came to the dance house, 268 00:13:32,290 --> 00:13:33,620 asking to meet with you. 269 00:13:34,600 --> 00:13:35,420 A lady? 270 00:13:37,000 --> 00:13:37,790 However, 271 00:13:37,960 --> 00:13:38,720 I don't know 272 00:13:38,720 --> 00:13:39,740 where she is now. 273 00:13:57,000 --> 00:13:58,120 Miss, you do 274 00:13:58,150 --> 00:13:59,790 recognize this mask. 275 00:14:01,630 --> 00:14:04,460 W-What an unconventional mask. 276 00:14:04,960 --> 00:14:06,510 Is it yours? 277 00:14:06,870 --> 00:14:08,080 After the Battle of Pingling, 278 00:14:08,080 --> 00:14:09,510 someone took your carriage 279 00:14:09,510 --> 00:14:11,110 to the Jinxiu military camp. 280 00:14:11,360 --> 00:14:12,560 Do you remember that? 281 00:14:14,270 --> 00:14:15,800 What are you talking about? 282 00:14:16,230 --> 00:14:17,360 I don't understand. 283 00:14:17,750 --> 00:14:18,470 You don't? 284 00:14:30,150 --> 00:14:31,270 That day, you had that girl 285 00:14:31,270 --> 00:14:33,320 go to the back alley to deliver a note. 286 00:14:33,320 --> 00:14:35,320 She also read what was written on it. 287 00:14:35,360 --> 00:14:37,160 "Stand by outside Yujing City." 288 00:14:37,300 --> 00:14:38,630 Why would the death camp 289 00:14:38,720 --> 00:14:40,200 follow your orders? 290 00:14:42,480 --> 00:14:44,010 Miss, you must be mistaken. 291 00:14:44,080 --> 00:14:45,420 What "death camp"? 292 00:14:45,720 --> 00:14:47,510 I'm just a dancer. 293 00:14:47,530 --> 00:14:48,730 Still in denial, huh? 294 00:14:48,870 --> 00:14:50,530 That girl already confessed. 295 00:14:54,830 --> 00:14:55,840 Tell me 296 00:14:55,840 --> 00:14:57,040 everything you know. 297 00:14:57,080 --> 00:14:58,960 Or I won't be nice to you. 298 00:15:01,270 --> 00:15:03,260 I've told you I know nothing! 299 00:15:04,550 --> 00:15:06,080 You just won't tell, right? 300 00:15:06,130 --> 00:15:07,750 Then there's no choice 301 00:15:08,310 --> 00:15:09,870 but to talk somewhere else. 302 00:15:31,120 --> 00:15:31,750 As I said, 303 00:15:31,790 --> 00:15:32,720 I know nothing. 304 00:15:33,270 --> 00:15:34,670 Abducting me won't help. 305 00:15:35,200 --> 00:15:36,800 Kill me, if you have the guts. 306 00:16:04,080 --> 00:16:04,940 You want to die? 307 00:16:07,150 --> 00:16:08,350 I'll grant your wish. 308 00:16:12,800 --> 00:16:13,750 Not there. 309 00:16:16,720 --> 00:16:17,720 Aim for this spot. 310 00:16:20,240 --> 00:16:21,850 Slit it with all your strength. 311 00:16:21,850 --> 00:16:24,250 The pain will disappear within an instant. 312 00:16:24,710 --> 00:16:27,570 You'll only feel extremely cold all over your body. 313 00:16:27,900 --> 00:16:29,230 Then you'll get drowsy. 314 00:16:30,320 --> 00:16:31,520 Very sleepy, I'd say. 315 00:16:32,670 --> 00:16:33,600 Ending a life... 316 00:16:34,070 --> 00:16:35,180 is actually easier 317 00:16:35,600 --> 00:16:36,550 than it sounds. 318 00:16:43,120 --> 00:16:43,650 What now? 319 00:16:44,360 --> 00:16:45,600 Can't bring yourself to do it? 320 00:16:45,600 --> 00:16:46,510 Then don't pretend 321 00:16:46,510 --> 00:16:47,510 not to fear death. 322 00:16:48,240 --> 00:16:49,150 After all, nothing can be 323 00:16:49,150 --> 00:16:50,520 more important than staying alive. 324 00:16:50,520 --> 00:16:51,450 Don't you agree? 325 00:16:52,960 --> 00:16:53,690 I've told you 326 00:16:53,720 --> 00:16:54,670 I know nothing. 327 00:16:54,750 --> 00:16:56,470 I did have a note delivered, 328 00:16:56,540 --> 00:16:57,440 but I really didn't know 329 00:16:57,440 --> 00:16:58,270 the content. 330 00:16:58,510 --> 00:16:59,870 Also, I don't understand 331 00:16:59,870 --> 00:17:01,720 a single word of what you just said. 332 00:17:01,720 --> 00:17:03,580 Did he ask you to deliver the note? 333 00:17:08,589 --> 00:17:09,550 I'm curious. 334 00:17:10,310 --> 00:17:12,310 What's your relationship with him? 335 00:17:12,880 --> 00:17:14,079 All you need to know is 336 00:17:15,069 --> 00:17:16,599 that I'll never betray him. 337 00:17:17,160 --> 00:17:17,960 I'd rather die 338 00:17:18,920 --> 00:17:20,000 than sell him out. 339 00:17:20,790 --> 00:17:22,310 Such admirable loyalty. 340 00:17:22,510 --> 00:17:24,270 You're so devoted to him. 341 00:17:24,270 --> 00:17:25,599 Are you in love with him? 342 00:17:26,720 --> 00:17:27,450 Look at you, 343 00:17:27,480 --> 00:17:28,440 completely lovestruck. 344 00:17:28,440 --> 00:17:29,970 You defend him all the time. 345 00:17:30,200 --> 00:17:31,200 I guess I'm right. 346 00:17:31,350 --> 00:17:32,750 I won't tell you who he is. 347 00:17:33,110 --> 00:17:35,770 Don't waste your time fishing for information. 348 00:17:37,160 --> 00:17:38,820 The news of you being abducted 349 00:17:39,030 --> 00:17:39,750 will soon 350 00:17:39,790 --> 00:17:41,590 spread throughout Yujing City. 351 00:17:42,110 --> 00:17:43,040 Venture a guess. 352 00:17:43,240 --> 00:17:45,640 Will that man you fancy come to your rescue? 353 00:17:48,160 --> 00:17:49,440 You don't seem to be sure 354 00:17:49,440 --> 00:17:51,200 whether he truly cares about you or not. 355 00:17:51,200 --> 00:17:52,060 How about this? 356 00:17:52,240 --> 00:17:53,170 let's make a bet, 357 00:17:53,510 --> 00:17:55,110 on whether he'll come or not. 358 00:17:55,270 --> 00:17:56,670 He... He won't come here. 359 00:17:57,200 --> 00:17:57,850 He's well aware 360 00:17:57,850 --> 00:17:58,750 that I'll never betray him. 361 00:17:58,750 --> 00:17:59,750 I bet he will come, 362 00:18:00,110 --> 00:18:01,550 though not in person. 363 00:18:02,920 --> 00:18:04,520 Instead, he'll send someone 364 00:18:05,400 --> 00:18:06,480 to kill you. 365 00:18:18,590 --> 00:18:19,720 That's impossible. 366 00:18:20,400 --> 00:18:21,330 He won't do that. 367 00:18:21,680 --> 00:18:23,340 Whether you betray him or not, 368 00:18:23,630 --> 00:18:25,130 he'll silence you permanently— 369 00:18:25,130 --> 00:18:27,070 he even doesn't need to do it himself 370 00:18:27,070 --> 00:18:28,480 —because only your death 371 00:18:28,920 --> 00:18:30,920 can guarantee there won't be witnesses, 372 00:18:30,920 --> 00:18:33,050 and that his plans won't be sabotaged. 373 00:18:33,240 --> 00:18:34,170 It can't be true. 374 00:18:34,750 --> 00:18:36,080 He won't have me killed. 375 00:18:36,350 --> 00:18:37,550 You don't believe it? 376 00:18:38,200 --> 00:18:39,240 Then wait and see. 377 00:18:40,510 --> 00:18:42,440 Actually, I deliberately left clues. 378 00:18:42,440 --> 00:18:43,980 I purposefully used your carriage 379 00:18:43,980 --> 00:18:45,070 to bring you here. 380 00:18:45,790 --> 00:18:47,110 Following the carriage tracks, 381 00:18:47,110 --> 00:18:48,310 he'll find this place. 382 00:18:48,310 --> 00:18:50,370 If he doesn't send anyone to kill you, 383 00:18:50,440 --> 00:18:51,700 then I'll set you free. 384 00:18:51,720 --> 00:18:52,640 And I promise to never give you 385 00:18:52,640 --> 00:18:53,970 a difficult time again. 386 00:18:54,070 --> 00:18:55,790 But if things turn out as I said, 387 00:18:55,790 --> 00:18:57,350 you must tell me everything 388 00:18:57,480 --> 00:18:58,270 you know. 389 00:18:59,160 --> 00:19:00,160 Shall we bet on it? 390 00:19:17,880 --> 00:19:19,510 My Lord, you're His Eminence's ally. 391 00:19:19,510 --> 00:19:20,110 May I ask 392 00:19:20,510 --> 00:19:22,510 if His Eminence has safely escaped? 393 00:19:22,590 --> 00:19:24,190 I think he has ordered you all 394 00:19:24,510 --> 00:19:26,040 to do my bidding from now on. 395 00:19:26,750 --> 00:19:28,030 I have one rule here— 396 00:19:28,590 --> 00:19:30,310 you are only to execute my orders, 397 00:19:30,310 --> 00:19:31,910 and not to ask any questions. 398 00:19:32,550 --> 00:19:33,000 Yes. 399 00:19:34,070 --> 00:19:35,680 My Lord, previously, you asked us 400 00:19:35,680 --> 00:19:37,480 to stand by outside Yujing City. 401 00:19:37,510 --> 00:19:39,770 All the members of the death camp are here 402 00:19:39,790 --> 00:19:40,920 at your service now. 403 00:19:41,830 --> 00:19:43,160 You will find it worthwhile 404 00:19:43,160 --> 00:19:44,560 to risk your lives for me. 405 00:19:44,640 --> 00:19:46,670 When my great mission is accomplished, 406 00:19:46,670 --> 00:19:48,670 you'll all have a share of the glory. 407 00:19:48,960 --> 00:19:49,760 Now, your task 408 00:19:50,510 --> 00:19:52,510 is to kill a person for me. 409 00:20:00,350 --> 00:20:01,210 Your Highness. 410 00:20:01,720 --> 00:20:03,920 Here's a message from Grandmaster Ling: 411 00:20:03,920 --> 00:20:05,590 His Majesty has not yet come to. 412 00:20:05,590 --> 00:20:07,510 Neither has his condition worsened. 413 00:20:07,510 --> 00:20:10,310 Grandmaster Ling wished you not to worry too much. 414 00:20:10,590 --> 00:20:11,110 I got it. 415 00:20:13,480 --> 00:20:15,140 Concerned about your health, 416 00:20:15,310 --> 00:20:17,160 he made a prescription for you in particular. 417 00:20:17,160 --> 00:20:20,310 Please have Your Highness's physician prepare the herbs. 418 00:20:20,310 --> 00:20:20,880 Thanks. 419 00:20:26,100 --> 00:20:29,120 [Licorice roots: 5 grams; Steamed rehmannia roots: 50 grams; White atractylodes and Chinese angelicad: 25 grams each] 420 00:20:39,160 --> 00:20:40,020 Your Highness. 421 00:20:41,400 --> 00:20:42,880 There was a disturbance at the dance house. 422 00:20:42,880 --> 00:20:43,790 A dancer named Ruyan 423 00:20:43,790 --> 00:20:44,650 was taken away. 424 00:20:44,920 --> 00:20:45,550 Ruyan? 425 00:20:49,590 --> 00:20:51,120 This must be related to her. 426 00:20:51,720 --> 00:20:52,200 To whom? 427 00:20:52,590 --> 00:20:53,510 Tomorrow, the authorities 428 00:20:53,510 --> 00:20:55,070 will surely search for Ruyan. 429 00:20:55,070 --> 00:20:56,390 Keep an eye on how it develops. 430 00:20:56,390 --> 00:20:58,590 Create some trouble for them in secret. 431 00:21:00,350 --> 00:21:01,210 Just do as I say. 432 00:21:02,270 --> 00:21:02,790 Got it. 433 00:21:09,400 --> 00:21:11,200 Miss, do you like any one of them? 434 00:21:13,680 --> 00:21:14,110 This one. 435 00:21:14,110 --> 00:21:14,680 Miss Ruyan 436 00:21:14,680 --> 00:21:16,070 was abducted by a young woman. 437 00:21:16,070 --> 00:21:17,000 You guys, search 438 00:21:17,030 --> 00:21:18,200 each household down the street! 439 00:21:18,200 --> 00:21:19,550 Bring all the women you find suspicious 440 00:21:19,550 --> 00:21:20,480 back to the office! 441 00:21:20,480 --> 00:21:21,140 -Yes! -Yes! 442 00:21:22,120 --> 00:21:22,790 Miss, wait! 443 00:21:28,240 --> 00:21:29,300 What are you doing? 444 00:21:30,750 --> 00:21:31,410 Officer Lu, 445 00:21:32,070 --> 00:21:33,640 we're ordered by the prefect 446 00:21:33,640 --> 00:21:34,240 to investigate 447 00:21:34,240 --> 00:21:35,830 the abduction of Miss Ruyan. 448 00:21:35,830 --> 00:21:37,400 You're from the Capital Prefecture Office? 449 00:21:37,400 --> 00:21:37,830 Yes. 450 00:21:38,510 --> 00:21:39,550 The Capital Prefecture Office 451 00:21:39,550 --> 00:21:41,400 is responsible for maintaining order in the capital. 452 00:21:41,400 --> 00:21:42,160 So instead of fulfilling 453 00:21:42,160 --> 00:21:43,240 your duties assigned by His Majesty, 454 00:21:43,240 --> 00:21:43,900 you chose to 455 00:21:43,920 --> 00:21:46,180 waste your time on such trivial matters? 456 00:21:47,350 --> 00:21:49,350 Here is the First Prince's command! 457 00:21:49,880 --> 00:21:50,880 All of you shall guard 458 00:21:50,880 --> 00:21:52,310 outside the imperial palace. 459 00:21:52,310 --> 00:21:53,290 Do not ask a single question 460 00:21:53,290 --> 00:21:54,270 about those trivial matters. 461 00:21:54,270 --> 00:21:55,070 Do you hear me? 462 00:21:55,350 --> 00:21:56,270 -Yes! -Yes! 463 00:21:56,880 --> 00:21:57,790 Let's go! 464 00:22:07,830 --> 00:22:08,400 Your Highness, 465 00:22:08,400 --> 00:22:09,000 I've found 466 00:22:09,020 --> 00:22:10,420 the soldier who poisoned 467 00:22:10,440 --> 00:22:11,900 the war horses in our camp. 468 00:22:12,720 --> 00:22:13,380 However... 469 00:22:14,270 --> 00:22:15,350 He must be dead now. 470 00:22:17,030 --> 00:22:18,240 In the woods near our military camp, 471 00:22:18,240 --> 00:22:19,350 we discovered his body. 472 00:22:19,350 --> 00:22:20,000 In his tent, 473 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:21,800 hidden silver taels were found. 474 00:22:21,880 --> 00:22:23,120 He was probably bribed 475 00:22:23,120 --> 00:22:24,050 and then killed. 476 00:22:25,070 --> 00:22:26,600 If my deduction is correct, 477 00:22:26,880 --> 00:22:28,920 this must be Prime Minister Zhuang's doing. 478 00:22:28,920 --> 00:22:30,270 I'll go on with the investigation. 479 00:22:30,270 --> 00:22:30,960 If we can get something 480 00:22:30,960 --> 00:22:31,920 on him through this case... 481 00:22:31,920 --> 00:22:32,400 No need. 482 00:22:33,400 --> 00:22:35,240 Prime Minister Zhuang is a weasel. 483 00:22:35,240 --> 00:22:37,040 He already killed that soldier. 484 00:22:37,110 --> 00:22:38,880 There is no way he'd leave a trail behind. 485 00:22:38,880 --> 00:22:39,880 Your Highness... 486 00:22:42,070 --> 00:22:42,750 Your Highness, 487 00:22:42,750 --> 00:22:43,920 Shen Wu the Minister of Rites 488 00:22:43,920 --> 00:22:45,450 is requesting an audience. 489 00:22:47,060 --> 00:22:54,900 [Wutong Mansion] 490 00:22:51,640 --> 00:22:52,500 Your Highness, 491 00:22:53,440 --> 00:22:54,510 I was planning 492 00:22:54,510 --> 00:22:56,310 to go to Princess Xiyang's villa 493 00:22:56,350 --> 00:22:57,920 to check and cart the dowry 494 00:22:57,920 --> 00:22:58,850 prepared by Your Highness 495 00:22:58,850 --> 00:22:59,960 before transporting it to Jinxiu. 496 00:22:59,960 --> 00:23:01,030 Since 497 00:23:01,030 --> 00:23:03,750 Your Highness's supervision is needed in this matter, 498 00:23:03,750 --> 00:23:06,630 I had to come and trouble Your Highness. 499 00:23:07,510 --> 00:23:08,570 Get my horse ready. 500 00:23:08,590 --> 00:23:09,540 I'm leaving for the villa. 501 00:23:09,540 --> 00:23:10,960 [Wutong Mansion] 502 00:23:10,110 --> 00:23:10,750 Yes. 503 00:23:12,480 --> 00:23:13,000 So, 504 00:23:13,160 --> 00:23:15,510 Your Highness is going to monitor the process 505 00:23:15,510 --> 00:23:16,110 in person? 506 00:23:17,250 --> 00:23:19,550 That's wonderful! 507 00:23:33,670 --> 00:23:35,200 Ahead lies Shengjing City. 508 00:23:35,640 --> 00:23:37,200 Everyone, take a rest here! 509 00:23:37,310 --> 00:23:37,880 Yes! 510 00:24:02,830 --> 00:24:04,380 Lift up your head. 511 00:24:06,200 --> 00:24:07,550 Your father passed away 512 00:24:07,680 --> 00:24:08,510 before 513 00:24:08,510 --> 00:24:10,150 he could leave a will. 514 00:24:10,550 --> 00:24:12,830 Should I make you the emperor 515 00:24:13,310 --> 00:24:15,400 or let Jingyan take the throne? 516 00:24:18,640 --> 00:24:19,730 Mother, 517 00:24:20,510 --> 00:24:22,110 I'm devoid of the competence 518 00:24:23,270 --> 00:24:24,470 to assume the throne. 519 00:24:24,960 --> 00:24:26,920 But many court officials 520 00:24:26,920 --> 00:24:28,050 think highly of you. 521 00:24:29,270 --> 00:24:31,800 This has truly put me in a difficult position. 522 00:24:33,610 --> 00:24:36,790 Since you've admitted to not being qualified for the throne, 523 00:24:36,790 --> 00:24:38,520 I should kindly grant your wish 524 00:24:40,350 --> 00:24:41,960 of guarding Zhennan Pass 525 00:24:41,960 --> 00:24:43,350 in Pingling City. 526 00:24:43,960 --> 00:24:44,880 Off you go then. 527 00:25:14,510 --> 00:25:15,200 My Prince, 528 00:25:15,920 --> 00:25:17,270 when was the last time you came back 529 00:25:17,270 --> 00:25:18,330 to Shengjing City? 530 00:25:25,350 --> 00:25:26,210 A long time ago. 531 00:25:28,130 --> 00:25:29,330 Then I guess this trip 532 00:25:29,620 --> 00:25:31,750 will bring back many memories for you. 533 00:25:35,980 --> 00:25:37,380 Here's good news for you. 534 00:25:37,960 --> 00:25:39,760 Father praised you again today, 535 00:25:40,120 --> 00:25:41,790 saying that you're gifted, bright, 536 00:25:41,790 --> 00:25:43,250 and exceptionally smart, 537 00:25:43,640 --> 00:25:45,280 and that I lag far behind you. 538 00:25:46,820 --> 00:25:48,410 You're just a worthless wretch 539 00:25:48,410 --> 00:25:49,720 given birth by a lowly maid. 540 00:25:49,720 --> 00:25:51,580 Who are you to be compared with me? 541 00:26:09,870 --> 00:26:13,520 [Jingming Garden] 542 00:26:14,780 --> 00:26:16,440 Let me conduct one more check. 543 00:26:17,030 --> 00:26:19,240 Guys, make sure you count every item right. 544 00:26:19,240 --> 00:26:20,350 Be extra careful! 545 00:26:20,720 --> 00:26:21,240 Yes. 546 00:26:28,730 --> 00:26:33,570 [Jingming Garden] 547 00:26:29,440 --> 00:26:30,700 Your Highness, 548 00:26:30,800 --> 00:26:32,430 here is the list of Princess Xiyang's 549 00:26:32,430 --> 00:26:33,430 dowry 550 00:26:33,480 --> 00:26:34,410 for your review. 551 00:26:35,880 --> 00:26:37,600 [List of Dowry] 552 00:26:38,720 --> 00:26:41,320 I watched Princess Xiyang 553 00:26:41,350 --> 00:26:42,350 grow up. 554 00:26:42,780 --> 00:26:45,310 Seeing Her Highness leaving Susha, 555 00:26:45,330 --> 00:26:46,350 I felt like 556 00:26:46,370 --> 00:26:47,900 there was a void in my heart. 557 00:26:48,680 --> 00:26:49,680 As the verse goes, 558 00:26:49,920 --> 00:26:52,590 "the royal abode stands silent in the wind; 559 00:26:52,610 --> 00:26:55,340 nobody responds to the rain in the bamboo groove; 560 00:26:55,610 --> 00:26:57,720 [Jingming Garden] 561 00:26:55,880 --> 00:26:58,720 the gone princess is not to be heard or seen; 562 00:26:59,030 --> 00:27:02,830 though a thousand miles apart, we watch the same moon over the roof." 563 00:27:03,840 --> 00:27:05,720 Xiyang is all by herself. 564 00:27:06,200 --> 00:27:07,400 She must feel lonely. 565 00:27:07,880 --> 00:27:09,140 Go make arrangements. 566 00:27:09,240 --> 00:27:11,100 Send Xiyang's maids and servants 567 00:27:11,440 --> 00:27:13,300 to Jinxiu along with the dowry. 568 00:27:15,110 --> 00:27:15,790 Your Highness, 569 00:27:15,790 --> 00:27:17,270 if there's nothing wrong about the list, 570 00:27:17,270 --> 00:27:18,510 I'll load the dowry into the carts. 571 00:27:18,510 --> 00:27:19,040 Go ahead. 572 00:27:20,020 --> 00:27:22,430 [Jingming Garden] 573 00:27:20,880 --> 00:27:22,100 Check one more time. 574 00:27:22,240 --> 00:27:24,030 Cart the items if everything's alright. 575 00:27:24,030 --> 00:27:24,760 Get a move on. 576 00:27:25,510 --> 00:27:26,160 Your Highness, 577 00:27:26,160 --> 00:27:27,200 here's a message from Song Cheng. 578 00:27:27,200 --> 00:27:27,830 Trails of those people 579 00:27:27,830 --> 00:27:29,430 were found outside the city. 580 00:28:40,180 --> 00:28:41,510 There's an ambush. Run! 581 00:28:55,480 --> 00:28:57,610 You recognize those women, don't you? 582 00:29:01,070 --> 00:29:03,730 You've seen for yourself. I was right, wasn't I? 583 00:29:05,880 --> 00:29:07,010 Spill the beans now. 584 00:29:08,400 --> 00:29:09,400 I did lose the bet. 585 00:29:10,590 --> 00:29:11,750 But I still won't tell you 586 00:29:11,750 --> 00:29:12,480 who I'm working for. 587 00:29:12,480 --> 00:29:13,620 At this point, 588 00:29:13,920 --> 00:29:15,550 you're still protecting him? 589 00:29:15,550 --> 00:29:16,950 He attempted to kill you. 590 00:29:17,110 --> 00:29:19,170 Yet you still choose to cover for him? 591 00:29:20,510 --> 00:29:21,640 I'm just a dancer. 592 00:29:22,590 --> 00:29:24,050 How could you take the word 593 00:29:24,510 --> 00:29:26,310 of a member of the debased caste? 594 00:29:26,840 --> 00:29:28,100 Nobody would ever miss 595 00:29:29,790 --> 00:29:30,590 someone like me, 596 00:29:30,590 --> 00:29:31,800 even if I died. 597 00:29:37,200 --> 00:29:38,160 Kill me now. 598 00:29:39,350 --> 00:29:40,950 I knew you'd break your word. 599 00:29:41,640 --> 00:29:42,900 But it doesn't matter. 600 00:29:43,310 --> 00:29:44,070 I can still 601 00:29:44,590 --> 00:29:46,590 find out who he is without your help. 602 00:29:59,240 --> 00:30:00,120 Here I am, Miss. 603 00:30:08,750 --> 00:30:09,350 Go, puppy. 604 00:30:17,600 --> 00:30:18,660 They went that way. 605 00:30:19,110 --> 00:30:19,840 Are you sure? 606 00:30:20,160 --> 00:30:21,090 Is it confirmed? 607 00:30:21,110 --> 00:30:21,650 Rest assured. 608 00:30:21,650 --> 00:30:23,980 The scent lingers within the nearby 10 li. 609 00:30:27,080 --> 00:30:27,720 Go! 610 00:30:52,710 --> 00:30:53,960 [Susha Kingdom's Feng Battalion, Song Cheng] 611 00:30:53,550 --> 00:30:54,410 Your Highness. 612 00:30:54,510 --> 00:30:55,400 What did you find? 613 00:30:55,400 --> 00:30:56,590 I finally found traces of them 614 00:30:56,590 --> 00:30:57,510 after spending 7 days and nights 615 00:30:57,510 --> 00:30:58,640 studying and tracking trails. 616 00:30:58,640 --> 00:31:00,040 This way, Your Highness. 617 00:31:03,680 --> 00:31:04,540 Your Highness. 618 00:31:05,640 --> 00:31:07,270 There's a jumble of footprints here. 619 00:31:07,270 --> 00:31:08,200 At least dozens of people 620 00:31:08,200 --> 00:31:09,660 gathered here last night. 621 00:31:10,240 --> 00:31:11,240 Your Highness, look here. 622 00:31:11,240 --> 00:31:11,960 But... 623 00:31:12,510 --> 00:31:13,970 what can these footprints 624 00:31:14,160 --> 00:31:15,160 possibly tell us? 625 00:31:16,680 --> 00:31:17,260 Song Cheng 626 00:31:17,260 --> 00:31:18,590 is a top-class tracker. 627 00:31:19,070 --> 00:31:21,110 He used to be a constable at the Court of Judicial Review. 628 00:31:21,110 --> 00:31:22,030 Then His Highness recruited him 629 00:31:22,030 --> 00:31:22,830 into the army. 630 00:31:23,310 --> 00:31:24,840 He had a nickname back then— 631 00:31:25,070 --> 00:31:26,670 the Clairvoyant Constable. 632 00:31:26,830 --> 00:31:28,110 With just his keen eyes, 633 00:31:28,110 --> 00:31:29,440 he can distinguish foes from friends 634 00:31:29,440 --> 00:31:31,270 by analyzing footprints on a battlefield 635 00:31:31,270 --> 00:31:33,270 where a thousand people have stood. 636 00:31:33,790 --> 00:31:34,650 Your Highness, 637 00:31:34,920 --> 00:31:35,450 this way. 638 00:31:38,070 --> 00:31:40,270 The footprints extend to this very spot 639 00:31:40,830 --> 00:31:41,830 and split up here. 640 00:31:44,960 --> 00:31:46,420 If my judgment is correct, 641 00:31:46,790 --> 00:31:48,390 those people separated here 642 00:31:48,480 --> 00:31:49,080 in order to 643 00:31:49,240 --> 00:31:50,270 set an ambush. 644 00:31:50,790 --> 00:31:51,650 Your Highness, 645 00:31:51,880 --> 00:31:53,080 we'd better stop here 646 00:31:53,350 --> 00:31:54,680 to avoid alerting them. 647 00:32:00,750 --> 00:32:01,280 Yun Fang, 648 00:32:02,070 --> 00:32:04,070 if I'm not mistaken, anyone who is to 649 00:32:04,200 --> 00:32:04,880 reach Yujing 650 00:32:04,880 --> 00:32:06,830 from the Capital Garrison must take this road. 651 00:32:06,830 --> 00:32:07,630 That's right. 652 00:32:09,030 --> 00:32:11,290 Xia Jingshi has indeed fled from Yujing, 653 00:32:11,510 --> 00:32:13,440 but his death camp still stays put. 654 00:32:14,030 --> 00:32:14,590 These people 655 00:32:14,590 --> 00:32:16,120 are all skilled assassins. 656 00:32:16,550 --> 00:32:17,350 Their mission must be 657 00:32:17,350 --> 00:32:19,080 about assassinating someone. 658 00:32:20,640 --> 00:32:22,170 Hou Jing the Minister of War 659 00:32:22,270 --> 00:32:22,720 left for 660 00:32:22,720 --> 00:32:25,200 the Capital Garrison a few days ago for an inspection. 661 00:32:25,200 --> 00:32:26,860 When will he return to Yujing? 662 00:32:27,240 --> 00:32:28,880 The estimated time of arrival... 663 00:32:28,880 --> 00:32:30,080 is tomorrow morning. 664 00:32:30,480 --> 00:32:31,680 Tomorrow morning... 665 00:32:33,550 --> 00:32:35,410 They're targeting Minister Hou! 666 00:32:37,510 --> 00:32:38,970 We're running out of time. 667 00:32:58,640 --> 00:32:59,640 This is the place. 668 00:33:00,430 --> 00:33:00,930 [Murong Residence] 669 00:33:01,210 --> 00:33:02,050 [Murong Residence] 670 00:33:02,340 --> 00:33:05,490 [Murong Residence] 671 00:33:07,030 --> 00:33:08,090 Murong Residence? 672 00:33:11,640 --> 00:33:12,440 You failed? 673 00:33:14,510 --> 00:33:15,770 Fu Yixiao set up a trap. 674 00:33:18,880 --> 00:33:20,410 She's still in Yujing City? 675 00:33:21,510 --> 00:33:22,510 That explains it. 676 00:33:23,110 --> 00:33:24,910 She must've tracked down Ruyan. 677 00:33:26,030 --> 00:33:26,690 Why don't we 678 00:33:27,200 --> 00:33:29,060 find a way to eliminate Fu Yixiao? 679 00:33:35,200 --> 00:33:36,730 You two are no match for her. 680 00:33:37,750 --> 00:33:38,750 Did she find you out? 681 00:33:38,750 --> 00:33:40,080 We took several detours 682 00:33:40,160 --> 00:33:41,070 and made sure no one 683 00:33:41,070 --> 00:33:43,930 was following before we came back to Your Lordship. 684 00:33:44,110 --> 00:33:45,170 You were found out. 685 00:33:47,240 --> 00:33:48,590 We're ready to be punished 686 00:33:48,590 --> 00:33:50,440 for failing the task, Your Lordship. 687 00:33:50,440 --> 00:33:51,750 The cat is out of the bag. 688 00:33:51,750 --> 00:33:53,550 There's no point punishing you. 689 00:33:53,960 --> 00:33:55,960 Does Your Lordship have a plan then? 690 00:34:03,610 --> 00:34:07,500 [Wutong Mansion] 691 00:34:21,070 --> 00:34:21,880 Miss Yixiao? 692 00:34:33,440 --> 00:34:34,110 Shouldn't you be 693 00:34:34,110 --> 00:34:35,320 at Zhengnian Villa now? 694 00:34:35,320 --> 00:34:37,380 You came back without telling Suige? 695 00:34:39,480 --> 00:34:40,139 I get it. 696 00:34:40,429 --> 00:34:42,230 You must've missed him too much. 697 00:34:42,570 --> 00:34:43,320 In recent days, 698 00:34:43,320 --> 00:34:44,550 His Majesty's serious condition. 699 00:34:44,550 --> 00:34:45,580 has been upsetting him. 700 00:34:45,580 --> 00:34:46,320 I'm glad you're back. 701 00:34:46,320 --> 00:34:47,780 I hope you can comfort him. 702 00:35:00,800 --> 00:35:01,440 It seems 703 00:35:01,440 --> 00:35:03,170 Ruyan has told you everything. 704 00:35:04,070 --> 00:35:05,070 Aren't you tired? 705 00:35:05,800 --> 00:35:06,630 How am I not? 706 00:35:07,190 --> 00:35:08,360 Then drop the act. 707 00:35:08,920 --> 00:35:09,520 I happen to 708 00:35:10,070 --> 00:35:11,730 have a question for you today. 709 00:35:12,150 --> 00:35:13,030 Feng Suige considers you 710 00:35:13,030 --> 00:35:14,230 his best friend. 711 00:35:14,710 --> 00:35:16,170 Why do you have to hurt him? 712 00:35:19,030 --> 00:35:19,550 What? 713 00:35:20,400 --> 00:35:21,930 You don't want to talk here? 714 00:35:21,960 --> 00:35:23,090 Then let's go inside 715 00:35:23,840 --> 00:35:25,570 and talk in front of Feng Suige. 716 00:35:27,360 --> 00:35:28,150 Is it what you want, 717 00:35:28,150 --> 00:35:30,190 to turn me and him against each other? 718 00:35:30,190 --> 00:35:31,510 Am I turning you two 719 00:35:31,550 --> 00:35:32,350 into enemies, 720 00:35:32,630 --> 00:35:34,510 or are you feeling bad about betraying him? 721 00:35:34,510 --> 00:35:35,880 Why are you colluding 722 00:35:36,110 --> 00:35:37,150 with Xia Jingshi? 723 00:35:37,710 --> 00:35:38,440 Don't worry. 724 00:35:39,030 --> 00:35:40,110 Nothing I do 725 00:35:40,760 --> 00:35:42,420 will cause harm to Feng Suige. 726 00:35:42,880 --> 00:35:44,320 In the Battle of Pingling, 727 00:35:44,320 --> 00:35:45,230 if I hadn't shot Feng Suige 728 00:35:45,230 --> 00:35:46,630 and knocked him off his horse, 729 00:35:46,630 --> 00:35:48,000 he would've entered Zhennan Pass 730 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,010 and died there. 731 00:35:49,150 --> 00:35:50,670 Do you expect me to believe what you said, 732 00:35:50,670 --> 00:35:51,960 that you wouldn't harm him? 733 00:35:51,960 --> 00:35:53,510 If I truly wanted to kill him, 734 00:35:53,510 --> 00:35:55,190 I could have it done in many ways. 735 00:35:55,190 --> 00:35:56,720 He never guards against me. 736 00:35:57,590 --> 00:35:58,280 Answer me. 737 00:35:58,880 --> 00:36:00,280 What exactly do you want? 738 00:36:01,840 --> 00:36:02,740 Be patient. 739 00:36:03,320 --> 00:36:04,650 You'll see soon enough. 740 00:36:05,070 --> 00:36:06,800 Aren't you afraid I'll tell 741 00:36:07,030 --> 00:36:08,560 Feng Suige the whole truth? 742 00:36:09,000 --> 00:36:09,800 Of course I am. 743 00:36:10,870 --> 00:36:12,670 Why else would I be waiting here? 744 00:36:13,070 --> 00:36:13,760 You can tell him 745 00:36:13,760 --> 00:36:15,420 what I'm really like anytime. 746 00:36:15,920 --> 00:36:16,980 But you should know 747 00:36:17,400 --> 00:36:18,400 that I'm not alone. 748 00:36:18,400 --> 00:36:19,590 I'm only part of a team. 749 00:36:19,590 --> 00:36:20,720 If my cover is blown, 750 00:36:20,920 --> 00:36:22,180 my plan will be executed ahead of schedule. 751 00:36:22,180 --> 00:36:26,070 [Wutong Mansion] 752 00:36:22,480 --> 00:36:23,680 Let me put it this way. 753 00:36:24,070 --> 00:36:24,710 The moment you step 754 00:36:24,710 --> 00:36:26,370 into Feng Suige's residence, 755 00:36:26,480 --> 00:36:27,800 someone in the imperial palace 756 00:36:27,800 --> 00:36:28,960 will jeopardize His Majesty's life. 757 00:36:28,960 --> 00:36:29,760 Just imagine. 758 00:36:30,190 --> 00:36:31,670 What will happen to Feng Suige, 759 00:36:31,670 --> 00:36:33,090 if His Majesty dies? 760 00:36:34,800 --> 00:36:36,000 He'll not only suffer the pain 761 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,600 of losing his father, right? 762 00:36:41,840 --> 00:36:42,840 He'll also lose 763 00:36:42,840 --> 00:36:44,190 everything he owns now, 764 00:36:46,400 --> 00:36:48,070 including his life. 765 00:36:57,840 --> 00:36:59,170 Are you threatening me? 766 00:37:01,440 --> 00:37:02,700 You've taken it wrong. 767 00:37:03,150 --> 00:37:04,090 In the past, 768 00:37:04,150 --> 00:37:05,170 I cherished my friendship 769 00:37:05,170 --> 00:37:06,100 with Feng Suige, 770 00:37:06,150 --> 00:37:06,960 so I was reluctant to do anything 771 00:37:06,960 --> 00:37:08,360 that could harm his life. 772 00:37:09,070 --> 00:37:10,670 But if you ever blow my cover, 773 00:37:10,920 --> 00:37:11,550 I'll have to 774 00:37:11,550 --> 00:37:13,350 forsake my friendship with him. 775 00:37:13,630 --> 00:37:14,440 In that case, 776 00:37:15,000 --> 00:37:15,710 I'll have no reason 777 00:37:15,710 --> 00:37:16,840 to hold myself back. 778 00:37:18,280 --> 00:37:20,740 Feng Suige's life is in the palm of your hand. 779 00:37:28,630 --> 00:37:29,670 I can promise you 780 00:37:29,800 --> 00:37:31,660 that whatever happens in the end, 781 00:37:32,070 --> 00:37:33,200 I'll spare his life. 782 00:37:35,800 --> 00:37:36,660 How about that? 783 00:37:36,760 --> 00:37:38,360 You can make your choice now. 784 00:37:44,230 --> 00:37:44,960 You know what? 785 00:37:44,960 --> 00:37:46,290 I can kill you right now! 786 00:37:47,550 --> 00:37:48,800 When whistling arrows are shot, 787 00:37:48,680 --> 00:37:52,310 [Wutong Mansion] 788 00:37:49,000 --> 00:37:50,200 the emperor will die, 789 00:37:50,280 --> 00:37:51,740 and Susha will be in chaos. 790 00:38:01,640 --> 00:38:03,500 Though you care about Feng Suige, 791 00:38:03,980 --> 00:38:05,980 you must refrain acting on impulse. 792 00:38:25,420 --> 00:38:27,110 [Log of City's Defenses] 793 00:38:51,910 --> 00:38:52,690 Charge! 794 00:39:28,230 --> 00:39:29,070 Take the shortcut! 795 00:39:29,070 --> 00:39:29,550 Let's go! 796 00:39:29,550 --> 00:39:30,000 Yes! 797 00:39:40,440 --> 00:39:41,590 My Lord, run! 798 00:39:57,960 --> 00:39:58,760 Go after them! 799 00:40:13,960 --> 00:40:14,820 Go check it out. 800 00:40:15,070 --> 00:40:15,590 Yes! 801 00:40:24,070 --> 00:40:24,930 Your Highness! 802 00:40:25,000 --> 00:40:26,400 Minister Hou is not here! 803 00:40:37,190 --> 00:40:38,050 Your Highness, 804 00:40:38,150 --> 00:40:39,210 they went that way. 805 00:40:41,510 --> 00:40:43,110 Those people came prepared. 806 00:40:43,360 --> 00:40:44,190 When the fight starts, 807 00:40:44,190 --> 00:40:45,520 stay hidden somewhere. 808 00:40:45,800 --> 00:40:47,190 If an enemy soldier escapes, 809 00:40:47,190 --> 00:40:48,070 you must follow him 810 00:40:48,070 --> 00:40:49,070 to their hideout. 811 00:40:49,360 --> 00:40:49,880 Got it! 812 00:40:58,070 --> 00:40:58,870 Minister Hou! 813 00:41:00,030 --> 00:41:01,090 -My Lord! -My Lord! 814 00:41:02,230 --> 00:41:02,710 My Lord! 815 00:41:03,400 --> 00:41:04,130 Are you alright, My Lord? 816 00:41:04,130 --> 00:41:06,000 The arrow was dipped in poison. 817 00:41:06,030 --> 00:41:07,440 -Let's go. -Move! 818 00:41:24,320 --> 00:41:25,240 Who... 819 00:41:25,360 --> 00:41:26,510 are you? 820 00:41:43,230 --> 00:41:44,420 Kill them all! 821 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:38,760 Feng Suige, 822 00:42:39,440 --> 00:42:41,110 though you're here today, 823 00:42:41,670 --> 00:42:43,510 you can't save Hou Jing's life. 824 00:42:44,110 --> 00:42:45,510 The Jinxiu death camp... 825 00:42:46,440 --> 00:42:47,760 You must be Wu Ying. 826 00:42:48,960 --> 00:42:50,660 I guess Yixiao keeps 827 00:42:51,050 --> 00:42:52,770 no secret from you. 828 00:42:53,140 --> 00:42:54,070 This is perfect. 829 00:42:54,760 --> 00:42:55,710 Today, 830 00:42:56,320 --> 00:42:58,930 it's time we ended all the feuds. 831 00:42:58,950 --> 00:43:00,610 Your Highness must be joking. 832 00:43:01,190 --> 00:43:03,120 How are there any feuds between us? 833 00:43:03,760 --> 00:43:05,760 If I say there are, there must be. 834 00:43:26,320 --> 00:43:26,960 Chief! 835 00:43:27,120 --> 00:43:27,710 Chief! 836 00:43:48,960 --> 00:43:50,190 Your Highness, I'll go after them with others. 837 00:43:50,190 --> 00:43:51,190 Give it some time. 838 00:43:54,070 --> 00:43:54,930 Your Highness! 839 00:43:55,760 --> 00:43:57,070 Minister Hou was shot in the back. 840 00:43:57,070 --> 00:43:58,030 Though it's not a vital spot, 841 00:43:58,030 --> 00:44:00,280 I'm afraid there might be poison on the arrow. 842 00:44:00,280 --> 00:44:01,440 On our way back to the capital, 843 00:44:01,440 --> 00:44:02,840 who knows what dangers are lying ahead. 844 00:44:02,840 --> 00:44:03,760 Young Mistress Ling 845 00:44:03,760 --> 00:44:05,360 should've arrived at Zhengnian Villa by now. 846 00:44:05,360 --> 00:44:05,960 Bring Minister Hou there 847 00:44:05,960 --> 00:44:06,890 for treatment. 848 00:44:07,070 --> 00:44:07,590 Got it.