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[Fated Hearts]

[Episode 36]

This is all because of you,

Mother!

I know

you let Xia Jingshi go

because you were afraid I'd kill him.

But I'll say it again—

he may look like a beaten dog,

but he's actually a wolf cub!

Sooner or later, he will bite!

You're the one who's been deceived,

Mother!

Emperor, you are the ruler of this nation.

If you want to strip him of his military power,

I won't stand in your way.

But you must wait until after the Qianqiu Festival.

Every year during the festival,

those old generals

come to the capital, as tradition dictates.

I will personally appease them.

After the festival,

whatever you wish to do,

I will not interfere.

Do you mean it?

I do.

Then it's a deal.

[Serene Abode]

Your Highness,

our troops

have departed Pingling City

and are heading to the capital.

Send word to them—

they must move in secrecy.

Anyone who discovers them along the way

must be silenced.

Yes!

Your Majesty,

the Ministry of Rites has received a letter

from Susha.

It's addressed to

Princess Xiyang of Susha.

Let me see it.

[To Feng Xiyang]

Your Highness,

isn't Xia Jingyan the emperor?

The palace has every medicine imaginable.

Why go to all this trouble for him?

Since I need his help,

I should naturally show sincerity.

Besides, Xia Jingyan is

temperamental and unpredictable.

I can't figure out what's on his mind.

I'm just afraid he might suddenly change his mind

and refuse to help me.

In any case,

keeping him pleased for now

can't hurt.

Why grind up these perfectly

good flowers?

They're Chinese roses.

I searched the entire Flower Hall

to gather just these few.

With so many rare and exotic flowers,

you only prefer

those

that look common.

What do you know?

Applying crushed Chinese roses externally

can promote blood circulation,

reduce swelling, and ease pain.

You're hurt?

It's for you.

Didn't you strain your arm

by dry-firing your bow?

So you do care about me.

Don't flatter yourself.

I'm the type of person

who would help

even injured cats and dogs

if I came across them.

Don't read too much into it.

There's a letter for you.

I wasn't planning to give it to you.

But for the sake of this rose ointment,

[To Feng Xiyang]

I'll let you read it.

What does it say?

Your brother might still be alive.

This letter

might be from him.

[To Feng Xiyang]

We don't know who sent the letter.

It may be a forgery.

Perhaps

some fool wrote it

to toy with you.

"I'm still alive.

All is well.

Don't worry."

[Ge]

This is my brother's handwriting.

This is a letter from him...

[I'm still alive. All is well. Don't worry. Ge]

I knew it.

I knew my brother

would never abandon me.

Your Majesty, are you feeling unwell?

I don't know why,

but a strange sense of unease came over me.

Should we call for the imperial physician?

His Majesty has arrived!

Didn't I tell you to

reflect on your actions in Yinghua Palace?

What are you all good for?

I ordered you

to watch over His Majesty.

Who dares to stop me?

I'm in no mood to argue with you today.

Go back and rest.

I didn't come to argue.

I came for the Imperial Seal.

The Keeper of the Imperial Seal said

the seal is with you, Mother.

What do you need the seal for?

I am the ruler of this country.

What's wrong with me using the seal?

Very well.

You are the ruler of this country.

Guards!

Escort the ruler of this country back

and don't let him wander around.

Mother!

Please hand over the Imperial Seal.

So you still remember I'm your mother?

Is this how you speak

to your mother?

I'm going to issue an edict

stripping Murong Zhong and his son

of their command over the Imperial Guards.

Empress Dowager, I request that...

you hand over the Imperial Seal.

Emperor,

in front of others,

you should behave more appropriately.

Jinwu Guards,

escort His Majesty back to rest!

Stop me if you dare!

Come here.

Come here!

Yes, Your Majesty.

I ask you,

who do the Jinwu Guards serve?

Your Majesty,

the Jinwu Guards serve as the emperor's personal guards.

They take orders directly from the emperor

and are responsible for protecting the imperial residences

and ensuring the safety of the imperial family.

"Take orders directly from the emperor."

What do these words mean?

I'm asking you a question!

Whose approval are you waiting for?

Please forgive me, Your Majesty!

Chengyang!

Stop this nonsense!

As I've said,

I am the Emperor.

This imperial palace,

all of Yujing City,

and even the entire Susha

are under my command.

You palace guards—

if you cannot follow my orders,

then you need not serve any longer.

This subject

is at Your Majesty's command!

All of you, leave us.

I have something to say to His Majesty.

All of you, out.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Have you lost your mind?

In front of all those people,

what are you trying to do?

Are you attempting a coup?

You asked me to reflect,

and I've realized only one thing—

I no longer wish to play

the emperor.

And the last thing I will do

as this puppet emperor

is reclaim military power

and clear the obstacles for my brother

so he can eliminate Murong Zhong and his son

without concern for future troubles!

You...

My mind is made up.

If you refuse to hand over the Imperial Seal,

I'll summon all the court officials

and publicly announce the removal of their military command.

Guards!

Yes, Your Majesty!

Convey my decree:

Strip the Commandery Prince of Yishu,

Murong Yao,

of his command

over the Imperial Guards immediately.

All Imperial Guards

shall obey only my commands.

Those who disobey

shall be executed.

Yes, Your Majesty!

By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor of Susha

decrees:

The Commandery Prince of Yishu, Murong Yao,

is hereby ordered to return home immediately and rest.

The position of Commander of the Imperial Guards

shall be filled by another worthy candidate.

By imperial order.

Your Lordship.

Quickly accept the decree.

This subject

accepts the decree.

Prepare the carriage.

I'm going into the palace.

When my father returns,

tell him I've gone to see the Empress Dowager.

-Yes. -Yes.

Calm yourself for now.

Your command

has only been temporarily removed.

Once the situation stabilizes,

it will be restored to you.

What troubles me is not

the loss of command over the Imperial Guards,

but the reason behind this sudden change!

Could it be that...

Your Majesty the Empress Dowager has lost

control over His Majesty?

Insolent!

How dare you speak

such treasonous words to me!

This subject has gravely offended you.

Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

At this point, I just want to know

what exactly happened in the palace.

His Majesty went to see Feng Suige,

and upon his return,

stripped me of my command.

Isn't that because

you and your father failed in your duty?

Feng Suige is still alive,

and I have yet to hold you to account.

For now, I won't pursue this matter.

The top priority is

to wait for your father

to secure control of the Feng Battalion.

You must kill Feng Suige as soon as possible.

As for His Majesty,

I will handle him myself.

[Murong Residence]

[Murong Residence]

My Lord!

Terrible news!

[Murong Residence]

[Murong Residence]

Feng Suige,

come out!

[Noble Virtue and Lofty Spirit]

Feng Suige,

show yourself!

Father?

Father!

Father, wake up...

Wake up, Father!

Father!

Father!

I was wrong.

It was all my fault.

If only I had listened to you back then

and been content as a spoiled noble,

this would never have happened.

I just wanted

to change our family's fate.

I never thought it would cost your life,

Father...

I was wrong.

I've failed you as a son!

When you tried to kill me before...

it was just like this.

Feng Suige!

If you have a grievance, take it out on me!

Why couldn't you

spare my father?

Did you ever think about

sparing my father?

Back then, when you conspired with Jinxiu,

did you think about sparing

those innocent Susha soldiers?

When you personally

buried me in the ground,

did you remember

we were once like brothers?

I considered you

my best friend!

But from the moment you conspired with Zhuang Shen,

you knew

we'd become enemies.

I never expected

that we would

come to this.

When I watched you die,

I felt awful too.

But now I regret it!

I regret not

making sure you were truly dead!

At this point,

there's no need for empty words.

Today,

I'll show no mercy.

I'll rip you to shreds!

I'll kill you

to avenge my father!

This man has been

my best friend since childhood.

He's a rare and honored guest.

Make sure he's well taken care of.

Yao!

Do it now!

Yao,

do it!

Kill him!

I still can't believe

that my son

is actually

a villain who kills innocent people.

Only you are the most important to the Murong family.

In this world,

nothing is more important than you.

For you,

I can give up everything.

Traitor

or

rebel—

let them call me whatever they will.

As long as I can save your life,

I'll accept whatever comes,

no matter the cost!

I've avenged

our fellow soldiers.

Your Highness,

I need to go back.

Their memorial tablets are

still at my place.

All of you, go with Song

to bring them back.

-Alright. -Alright.

[Wutong Mansion]

Your Highness the First Prince,

His Majesty is waiting for you inside.

Brother.

You're going to Jinxiu?

I'm going to bring Xiyang back.

She's all alone

in a foreign land.

I don't know how she's doing.

I'm worried about her.

When will you leave?

I'll depart at dawn tomorrow.

We're brothers

who've been through so much together.

If you have something to say, say it.

Brother.

My mother...

I promised you I wouldn't kill her.

I remember that.

Brother,

are you leaving tomorrow?

But

I haven't had the chance

to return the throne to you.

Chengyang,

this time you chose

to stand with me

and helped me so much.

I know

it must be hard for you to face your mother.

I understand

these things clearly.

Suige.

I've decided.

I'll take Mother

to guard Father's mausoleum

and pray that Father's spirit

may rest in peace.

[Shousheng Palace]

The Jinwu Guards at the door

dare stop me from going out.

What do you mean by that—

are you putting me under house arrest?

Mother, you must be eager to know

who won—Murong Zhong and his son,

or my brother?

I'm afraid you'll be disappointed.

Murong Zhong and his son are dead.

The Murong family

will be erased from Susha.

What did you say?

That's impossible!

Even if the Murong family were to fall,

it couldn't happen this quickly!

Chengyang,

do you know...

without Murong Zhong and his son,

you and I

are no match

for Feng Suige?

Mother,

I know the truth now.

What truth?

The truth about Father's death.

Chengyang,

what are you talking about?

Tell Mother—

who

has been filling your head with nonsense?

Is it Feng Suige?

He's lying to you.

He's trying to sow discord between us!

Mother!

When Murong Zhong died,

he'd already told my brother everything.

Feng Suige is lying!

How can you believe him?

Whatever you heard,

I didn't do it.

None of this has anything to do with me!

It wasn't me.

Chengyang,

listen to me.

Are you still my son or not?

If you still acknowledge me as your mother,

you must believe me!

I've always been your son.

In my heart,

no one is more important than you.

That's why I can't watch you

continue down this wrong path.

I've told you—

I didn't do it!

I didn't kill your father!

Mother!

The truth will come out eventually.

It can't be hidden anymore.

No.

I cannot lose.

I've fought so hard to get to where I am today.

I cannot lose!

Aren't Murong Zhong and his son dead?

Right.

They're dead.

All the secrets

should be buried with them.

Chengyang.

Help me announce to the world

that all of this was done

by Murong Zhong and his son.

It can't be hidden anymore.

Chengyang,

everything I've done

was for you.

Mother...

You're saying that again.

You've always been

driven by your own obsession:

your son must be emperor.

Whether your son

was me or someone else,

you would have done the same thing.

Don't use me as an excuse anymore.

How could you say

such unfilial things to me?

Why have you come here to hurt me?

No matter what you've done wrong,

I will atone for it on your behalf.

What are you going to do?

I'm going to return the throne

to my brother.

He'll rule Susha.

Only then

can Father rest in peace.

Mother,

please don't worry.

I'll always stay with you.

We'll go together

to guard Father's mausoleum.

No!

I won't!

Never!

My mind is made up.

Chengyang...

Chengyang!

Chengyang, you can't do this to me.

Chengyang!

Chengyang!

Chengyang!

Chengyang,

you can't do this to me...

You can't do this to your mother,

Chengyang!

Chengyang!

Your Highness,

we're all ready.

We're just waiting for Your Highness to give the command,

and we'll follow you to the death

to reclaim your throne!

The throne rightfully belongs to you!

You have all followed me for many years

and are like brothers to me.

You all know what kind of man

I, Feng Suige, am.

I don't care about the throne.

What I care about

is fighting alongside you

to protect our homeland.

So, please stop trying

to persuade me to take the throne.

Susha's peace was hard-won.

There must be no more chaos.

Otherwise, it's always the common people who suffer.

Today,

I'll depart for Jinxiu

to bring back my sister.

While I'm gone,

I hope all of you

will protect Susha for me.

-We will definitely guard our homeland -We will definitely guard our homeland

-until Your Highness returns! -until Your Highness returns!

All right.

You may leave now.

-Yes! -Yes!

Yun Qing,

Lu Ke and Yun Fang

will accompany me to Jinxiu.

I'm counting on you to manage things here.

Besides,

there's another important task

I need to entrust to you.

Help me investigate

the truth behind the raid on the Storm Alliance back then.

Yes.

I suspect it was most likely

Zhuang Shen who did it.

But we don't have evidence yet.

If he really did it,

someone in the Zhuang family must know about it.

Among those exiled from the Zhuang family,

someone must know the truth.

Start there

to find a breakthrough.

Then dig deeper

until you uncover the truth.

Understood.

You can count on me, Your Highness.

On your journey to Jinxiu,

be sure to stay safe.

Don't worry.

Oh, right.

[Ning Fei]

Rush

this letter to Ning Fei

at Zhengnian Villa.

[Ning Fei]

Yes.

What right do you have to keep me here?

My brother is still alive.

Of course, I need to return to Susha to find him!

Just think about

all the things you've done for Xia Jingshi

that angered your brother.

You think he wants to see you?

Get out of my way!

Feng Xiyang!

Remember this:

you're mine now!

Whether you stay or go...

depends entirely on my mood.

Are you alright?

Someone, come!

Xiyang?

Xiyang!

Why would she suddenly faint like that?

Her Highness is pregnant.

Your Majesty,

Princess Xiyang is with child.

What did you say?

She's definitely pregnant.

If you dare make a wrong diagnosis,

I'll have your head.

I wouldn't dare give a false diagnosis.

Her Highness is indeed pregnant.

Get out.

Yes.

All of you, out.

You're pregnant.

Whose child is it?

You and Xia Jingshi

were married

but never consummated the marriage.

If this child isn't mine,

then whose could it be?

That's wonderful.

Feng Xiyang,

I'll marry you.

I'll make you my Empress!

I, Feng Xiyang, would sooner die

than become your Empress!

Your Highness, you've returned.

You must be hungry.

Shall I have the meal brought in?

Your Highness, you've had

little appetite these past few days.

I've had hawthorn and apricot soup

prepared for you.

It's sweet and sour

and should stimulate your appetite.

What are you talking about?

Your Highness,

are...

are you all right?

This maid will go see

if lunch is ready.

This subject

pays respects to Your Majesty.

Speak plainly. What is it?

Your Majesty,

an urgent message from Susha—

Feng Suige is already

on his way to Shengjing City.

What is he coming for?

Your Majesty,

the message only says

Feng Suige wishes to meet with Your Majesty.

He's coming to take Feng Xiyang back.

I won't see him.

Find some excuse to turn him away.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Wait.

The news of Feng Suige coming to Shengjing

must never

reach Princess Xiyang.

If you leak a word of this,

I'll not spare you.

Yes.

I understand, Your Highness.

I understand, Your Highness.

[Princess Xiyang is secretly pregnant with the Emperor's child.]

Your Highness,

our undercover guards

have secretly arrived in Shengjing City.

Your Highness?

She's pregnant with Xia Jingyan's child.

You mean Princess Xiyang?

If she had listened to me back then

and returned to Susha,

none of this

would have happened.

It's too late now.

She brought this upon herself.

She has only herself to blame.

At midnight on Xia Jingyan's birthday,

he'll go to the ancestral home

to pay respects to the ancestors.

He usually

arrives there a day in advance.

And this time, he'll certainly bring Feng Xiyang

with him.

At that time,

the Empress Dowager will help us

remove the Royal Guards from his side.

Xia Jingyan and Feng Xiyang...

must both die.

[Shengjing City, Jinxiu Kingdom]

You're quite familiar with this place.

Have you been here before?

I came here once

when I had business outside the border.

After all these years,

it hasn't changed much.

I didn't expect it to be so lively.

Because the day after tomorrow

is Jinxiu's Qianqiu Festival—

that is, Emperor

Xia Jingyan's birthday.

According to Jinxiu customs,

the Qianqiu Festival lasts three days.

At midnight on his birthday, the Emperor

visits his ancestral home to honor his ancestors.

Later that day,

he parades through the streets to celebrate with the people.

On the third day,

he meets

the nobles and officials

from all regions who come to pay homage.

Yun Fang.

Go to the Ministry of Rites now and ask

when our meeting

with Xia Jingyan is scheduled.

Understood.

Yunlai Inn should be over there.

Let's go there first to settle in.

All right.

[Yunlai Inn]

[Closed]

Your Highness.

[Yu Qi, Secret Agent of Feng Battalion]

I knew you were still alive.

No need for formalities.

Get up.

His name is Yu Qi.

He's a secret agent from my Feng Battalion,

operating undercover in Jinxiu

under my orders to collect intelligence.

We've come this time

to bring my sister back.

How is she doing?

According to news from the palace,

Princess Xiyang

has divorced the Prince of Zhennan, Xia Jingshi.

It was Princess Xiyang

who repudiated Xia Jingshi.

What?

How is that possible?

Princess Xiyang has always been devoted

to Xia Jingshi.

How could she repudiate him?

I looked into it too

but couldn't find out

the reason.

There are rumors

that this matter is related to Emperor Xia Jingyan.

Your Highness,

I went to the Ministry of Rites and asked.

Those fools said

the meeting time hasn't been arranged yet.

They said

we have to wait until after the Qianqiu Festival.

I've told them

to inform us here at once

if there are any developments.

They're clearly

just stalling for time.

Xiyang might already be in trouble.

Stay calm for now.

On our way here,

I already told you about this.

This time,

bringing Princess Xiyang back to Susha

won't be easy.

I know better than anyone how deeply

Xiyang's feelings run for Xia Jingshi.

How could she possibly repudiate him?

Besides, everyone knows

the Emperor of Jinxiu, Xia Jingyan,

is not a man of virtue.

If he's involved in this,

then I'm even more worried.

Why is he preventing me from seeing Xiyang?

Perhaps

he wants to use your sister

as leverage for power

or for some other reason.

In any case,

our urgent priority is

to find out

about Xiyang's situation in the palace.

I was in Jinxiu for many years.

I have a way.

I know a woman.

Her name is Peiniang.

She was once a palace attendant in the Jinxiu Imperial Palace

and served there for over 20 years.

She's very well-informed.

I've had

some dealings with her in the past.

Perhaps she can help us.

Where is she now?

After leaving the palace,

she opened

a rouge shop in Shengjing City.

I'll go find out about Xiyang's situation first.

Wait for my news.

Please be careful.

[Shunhua Rouge Shop]

Miss, feel free to try whatever you like.

Do you have rouge for warriors?

Rouge for warriors?

The kind that won't come off

even when sweating

in battle.

Last time I asked you this,

you said,

"What proper lady would go to battle

wearing rouge?"

Fu Yixiao.

[Shunhua Rouge Shop]

It really is you, Fu Yixiao.

You're still alive.

I thought something had happened to you.

Do I look like

something's happened to me?

Peiniang,

let's talk business.

I've come to

ask you a favor.

I want to know about

the Princess of Susha's situation in the Jinxiu Imperial Palace.

Princess of Susha?

You know my rules.

If you want my help,

there has to be something in return.

My story is long.

If you want to hear it,

you'll need to do me another favor.

Find a chance

to pass a message to Princess Xiyang.

That's not difficult.

[Qin'an Hall]

[Shiyu, Shi'an, Shiyou, Shiyun]

You've come at the right time.

Look at these names

and tell me which one you like...

My brother has already arrived in Shengjing.

Why didn't you tell me?

You actually found that out.

I want to see my brother.

I've told you

I won't let you return to Susha.

No matter the cost,

I must return to my brother's side.

He's my only family

left in this world.

♪ Flying alone ♪

♪ With no need for direction ♪

What about me?

What am I to you?

Xia Jingyan,

between you and me, it was only a transaction!

♪ Flying up to the clouds ♪

Nothing more!

♪ Yet the sun is hiding ♪

A transaction?

There's only a transaction between us?

Isn't that so?

♪ Roaming freely ♪

♪ Unafraid of wind or frost ♪

State your terms.

What would it take for you

to let me go back?

♪ The wet wings ♪

♪ Will carry me far away ♪

What right do you have

to keep negotiating with me?

If you don't agree,

♪ Don't cry, don't cry ♪

I'll die right here today,

along with the child in my womb!

You're threatening me again!

I'm just reminding you!