1 00:01:26,839 --> 00:01:29,679 ADAPTED FROM MO SHUBAI'S NOVEL, THE GRAND PRINCESS ON JJWXC.NET 2 00:01:29,759 --> 00:01:30,920 THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION 3 00:01:34,479 --> 00:01:36,399 Mother handed this token to me. 4 00:01:36,880 --> 00:01:38,600 She told me to kill Li Chuan at the soonest. 5 00:01:40,880 --> 00:01:42,759 It'd be better if we could get Li Rong killed. 6 00:01:42,839 --> 00:01:44,119 Kill the Crown Prince? 7 00:01:48,039 --> 00:01:48,880 Uncle Su. 8 00:01:49,880 --> 00:01:51,759 Mother can't be saved now. 9 00:01:52,880 --> 00:01:54,440 The only way out now 10 00:01:55,039 --> 00:01:56,640 is to kill Li Chuan as soon as possible. 11 00:01:57,920 --> 00:01:58,880 In this way, 12 00:01:58,960 --> 00:02:00,440 Cheng will be the only prince. 13 00:02:01,880 --> 00:02:03,640 He will also be the only successor. 14 00:02:05,280 --> 00:02:07,199 Father is near death. 15 00:02:07,679 --> 00:02:09,079 Once he dies, 16 00:02:09,160 --> 00:02:11,200 Cheng can ascend the throne immediately. 17 00:02:11,280 --> 00:02:12,280 When that time comes, 18 00:02:13,079 --> 00:02:14,600 you will be the Emperor's uncle 19 00:02:14,680 --> 00:02:16,000 and I will be the Princess Royal. 20 00:02:18,359 --> 00:02:20,880 Look how prestigious the Shangguan Family is now. 21 00:02:27,040 --> 00:02:28,200 Uncle Su. 22 00:02:29,000 --> 00:02:31,280 This is the only way to save Cheng and Mother. 23 00:02:31,920 --> 00:02:33,440 When Li Chuan ascends the throne, 24 00:02:34,760 --> 00:02:36,959 do you think he and Li Rong will let us go? 25 00:02:37,560 --> 00:02:40,040 The Shangguan Family has long been hostile to us. 26 00:02:40,120 --> 00:02:42,160 Are you going to sit idly by and wait for our demise? 27 00:02:44,280 --> 00:02:45,400 Are you just going 28 00:02:46,600 --> 00:02:49,160 to watch Mother die and do nothing? 29 00:02:50,720 --> 00:02:53,959 Even if we kill Li Chuan, we can't save your mother. 30 00:02:55,799 --> 00:02:57,440 It's not that I refuse to help you. 31 00:02:58,840 --> 00:03:01,000 I'm just thinking of a foolproof plan. 32 00:03:03,320 --> 00:03:04,280 How about this? 33 00:03:04,359 --> 00:03:05,959 Go back and have some rest. 34 00:03:06,040 --> 00:03:06,920 Let me think it over. 35 00:03:08,280 --> 00:03:10,160 But time is pressing. 36 00:03:11,160 --> 00:03:14,480 I don't know if we can wait until this year's Winter Festivity. 37 00:03:15,320 --> 00:03:16,679 That would be a good opportunity. 38 00:03:17,519 --> 00:03:19,880 All right. I'll wait for your decision. 39 00:03:20,560 --> 00:03:21,720 But you must make haste. 40 00:03:24,600 --> 00:03:25,920 See the Princess out. 41 00:03:35,119 --> 00:03:36,000 Take a seat. 42 00:03:38,399 --> 00:03:40,079 What was Her Highness thinking? 43 00:03:40,959 --> 00:03:43,239 She told Princess Huayue to assassinate the Crown Prince. 44 00:03:43,320 --> 00:03:44,560 It's so ridiculous. 45 00:03:44,640 --> 00:03:46,840 If the Crown Prince were that easy to assassinate, 46 00:03:46,920 --> 00:03:48,239 would he still be alive today? 47 00:03:48,799 --> 00:03:51,560 Being hard to assassinate doesn't mean there are no opportunities. 48 00:03:51,640 --> 00:03:53,160 Opportunities are created by people. 49 00:03:56,239 --> 00:03:57,920 They just fear the cost. 50 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,959 My sister has come this far, 51 00:04:00,040 --> 00:04:01,239 which shows she isn't foolish. 52 00:04:01,320 --> 00:04:03,959 Do you really think she believes Huayue can kill Li Chuan? 53 00:04:06,560 --> 00:04:09,480 She just found a scapegoat for those who have the intention. 54 00:04:11,480 --> 00:04:14,359 There are quite a few who want Li Chuan dead. 55 00:04:14,920 --> 00:04:16,000 If Huayue 56 00:04:16,079 --> 00:04:18,640 is willing to take the fall for that, 57 00:04:19,240 --> 00:04:20,240 I think 58 00:04:20,320 --> 00:04:22,520 many would be willing to help her. 59 00:04:23,080 --> 00:04:26,120 Then, is Her Highness planning 60 00:04:26,200 --> 00:04:27,520 to abandon Princess Huayue? 61 00:04:28,719 --> 00:04:30,440 Sacrificing a daughter's life 62 00:04:30,520 --> 00:04:32,320 to secure a son's throne 63 00:04:33,280 --> 00:04:35,719 isn't a bad deal in her eyes. 64 00:04:36,240 --> 00:04:39,039 After Prince Su ascends the throne in the future, 65 00:04:39,120 --> 00:04:41,080 he can confer a posthumous title to Princess Huayue 66 00:04:41,159 --> 00:04:42,760 as a comfort. 67 00:04:46,039 --> 00:04:47,080 This family doesn't have 68 00:04:48,479 --> 00:04:49,599 a single decent person. 69 00:04:51,080 --> 00:04:52,479 Look at Huayue. 70 00:04:52,560 --> 00:04:54,760 She constantly mentions the position of Princess Royal. 71 00:04:54,840 --> 00:04:58,080 The Princess Royal's title is far more important than her mother's safety. 72 00:05:03,240 --> 00:05:04,440 A daughter wants 73 00:05:04,520 --> 00:05:06,440 her mother to die 74 00:05:06,520 --> 00:05:08,919 so she can take the position of Princess Royal. 75 00:05:09,000 --> 00:05:10,120 A mother wants 76 00:05:10,200 --> 00:05:12,200 her daughter to die 77 00:05:12,280 --> 00:05:13,960 to secure the position of Empress Dowager. 78 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:18,560 How interesting. 79 00:05:20,560 --> 00:05:21,440 So 80 00:05:22,039 --> 00:05:23,360 are you going to sit by and watch? 81 00:05:24,120 --> 00:05:27,039 After all, Consort Rou and the Xiao Family 82 00:05:27,120 --> 00:05:28,479 share their woes and fortunes. 83 00:05:28,560 --> 00:05:29,960 Of course, I can't just do nothing. 84 00:05:31,320 --> 00:05:33,080 Find someone to enter the palace 85 00:05:33,159 --> 00:05:34,560 to pass a message to His Majesty. 86 00:05:36,159 --> 00:05:37,200 Tell His Majesty 87 00:05:38,440 --> 00:05:40,039 that Huayue is experiencing agitation 88 00:05:40,120 --> 00:05:41,680 and intends to assassinate Li Chuan. 89 00:05:42,599 --> 00:05:43,560 Remember. 90 00:05:43,640 --> 00:05:46,520 This message must only reach His Majesty. 91 00:05:46,599 --> 00:05:48,120 No one else around him should hear it. 92 00:05:50,680 --> 00:05:52,560 Who knows whose side they are on? 93 00:05:53,719 --> 00:05:55,880 -I'll take care of it right away. -Go. 94 00:06:02,760 --> 00:06:04,000 Your Highness. 95 00:06:04,080 --> 00:06:05,760 His Majesty is waiting for you there. 96 00:06:07,599 --> 00:06:08,599 Do you know 97 00:06:09,440 --> 00:06:10,960 why Father suddenly wants 98 00:06:11,440 --> 00:06:12,400 to see me? 99 00:06:14,320 --> 00:06:15,159 Your Highness. 100 00:06:15,680 --> 00:06:17,000 I think you should 101 00:06:17,080 --> 00:06:18,840 ask His Majesty this question yourself. 102 00:06:19,479 --> 00:06:20,359 This way, please. 103 00:06:38,760 --> 00:06:42,479 Your Highness, I'll say something that I can say. 104 00:06:44,359 --> 00:06:46,919 You and His Majesty are family by blood. 105 00:06:47,719 --> 00:06:49,640 If you have kept things in your heart, 106 00:06:50,359 --> 00:06:51,760 it would be better to speak openly. 107 00:06:55,440 --> 00:06:58,479 Your Highness, this is as far I can walk you. 108 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:22,000 Father. 109 00:07:22,680 --> 00:07:23,840 Skip the formalities. 110 00:07:27,039 --> 00:07:27,919 Chuan. 111 00:07:29,680 --> 00:07:30,640 Come forward 112 00:07:31,359 --> 00:07:33,080 so I can get a good look at you. 113 00:07:37,520 --> 00:07:38,400 Come on. 114 00:08:01,400 --> 00:08:02,719 I never thought… 115 00:08:04,799 --> 00:08:05,880 you were now 116 00:08:07,440 --> 00:08:09,239 much taller than me. 117 00:08:17,799 --> 00:08:18,679 It is 118 00:08:19,560 --> 00:08:22,880 because I haven't been this close to you in a long time. 119 00:08:23,440 --> 00:08:24,640 That's why you didn't notice. 120 00:08:26,239 --> 00:08:27,159 Are you willing… 121 00:08:29,039 --> 00:08:30,080 to get close to me? 122 00:08:30,719 --> 00:08:33,240 I never thought of keeping a distance from you. 123 00:08:34,679 --> 00:08:38,000 After all, you're my only father. 124 00:08:38,480 --> 00:08:40,520 But 125 00:08:41,079 --> 00:08:42,959 I am not your only son. 126 00:08:47,319 --> 00:08:48,360 I never thought 127 00:08:50,280 --> 00:08:52,120 you would think this way. 128 00:08:53,040 --> 00:08:54,520 Do you always think 129 00:08:55,160 --> 00:08:56,880 that I've been seizing the throne from you? 130 00:08:59,319 --> 00:09:00,240 Isn't that so? 131 00:09:01,000 --> 00:09:01,959 I never thought of that. 132 00:09:03,280 --> 00:09:04,520 I have no interest 133 00:09:05,439 --> 00:09:06,360 in the throne. 134 00:09:08,120 --> 00:09:10,400 It's just that there are some people I want to protect. 135 00:09:11,600 --> 00:09:13,560 It's Rong and Mother. 136 00:09:15,920 --> 00:09:17,160 Do you know your mother 137 00:09:19,560 --> 00:09:23,040 has always prioritized the interests of the Shangguan Family? 138 00:09:24,640 --> 00:09:26,199 She is not just your mother. 139 00:09:27,160 --> 00:09:29,520 She also represents the Shangguan Family's interests 140 00:09:29,600 --> 00:09:31,160 in the entire Great Xia. 141 00:09:33,600 --> 00:09:35,880 Can't you and Mother be of one mind? 142 00:09:35,959 --> 00:09:36,880 No. 143 00:09:36,959 --> 00:09:38,199 Why? 144 00:09:38,280 --> 00:09:41,839 Because I am the ruler of all the people on this land, 145 00:09:42,439 --> 00:09:44,360 not just the ruler of the noble families. 146 00:09:47,760 --> 00:09:48,839 Those noble families 147 00:09:49,839 --> 00:09:51,760 rely on their immense power 148 00:09:52,959 --> 00:09:54,959 and don't care about the lives of the common people. 149 00:09:56,319 --> 00:09:58,079 Even if you inherit the throne, 150 00:09:59,560 --> 00:10:01,880 you will be nothing more than a puppet of the noble families. 151 00:10:01,959 --> 00:10:04,360 This is not what I wish for. 152 00:10:06,240 --> 00:10:08,160 Then why did you 153 00:10:08,720 --> 00:10:09,600 summon me today? 154 00:10:10,480 --> 00:10:12,280 I just need to know your stance. 155 00:10:13,520 --> 00:10:14,600 Will you choose me 156 00:10:16,319 --> 00:10:17,520 or your mother? 157 00:10:20,680 --> 00:10:21,560 Father. 158 00:10:22,760 --> 00:10:24,480 I'm the only son my mother has. 159 00:10:26,640 --> 00:10:27,600 She has no other choice. 160 00:10:31,360 --> 00:10:32,880 Think about this carefully. 161 00:10:34,199 --> 00:10:35,319 I am offering you 162 00:10:36,400 --> 00:10:38,520 this whole country 163 00:10:39,640 --> 00:10:41,800 and the rightful throne. 164 00:10:44,120 --> 00:10:45,640 But I care more 165 00:10:46,280 --> 00:10:47,880 about whether I can keep my sister 166 00:10:48,480 --> 00:10:49,360 and mother safe. 167 00:11:04,480 --> 00:11:05,600 Have you thought it through? 168 00:11:33,600 --> 00:11:37,120 Father, thank you for raising me. 169 00:12:29,760 --> 00:12:32,640 The Winter Festivity will take place in ten days. 170 00:12:34,120 --> 00:12:37,439 Why is this year's Winter Festivity scheduled so hastily? 171 00:12:39,160 --> 00:12:41,520 I fear that His Majesty has big plans. 172 00:12:48,680 --> 00:12:50,880 You saw His Majesty's attitude yesterday. 173 00:12:51,560 --> 00:12:52,640 He is clearly very reluctant 174 00:12:52,719 --> 00:12:54,480 to give the Inspectorate Office back to you. 175 00:12:54,560 --> 00:12:56,079 I fear he wants to get rid of you. 176 00:12:56,839 --> 00:12:58,199 On the day of the Winter Festivity, 177 00:12:58,280 --> 00:12:59,680 they will probably take action. 178 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:03,000 Have you made up your mind? 179 00:13:03,680 --> 00:13:05,680 If Father truly intends to kill me, 180 00:13:06,680 --> 00:13:08,360 then Huajing will certainly face a mutiny. 181 00:13:10,120 --> 00:13:13,240 Right now, Father can only rely on Xiao Su's army. 182 00:13:13,319 --> 00:13:15,040 Xiao Su comes from the Northwest. 183 00:13:15,120 --> 00:13:17,400 Before he arrives here, he will first meet the Sus and Xies. 184 00:13:19,640 --> 00:13:22,760 If he brings the two families' armies to Huajing, 185 00:13:23,760 --> 00:13:25,240 Chuan will surely die. 186 00:13:26,880 --> 00:13:29,160 If they join forces with Su Rongqing, 187 00:13:30,319 --> 00:13:31,280 do you think… 188 00:13:32,400 --> 00:13:35,360 Do you think Chuan will act against Father 189 00:13:36,240 --> 00:13:37,079 to protect me? 190 00:13:39,920 --> 00:13:41,880 If he is unwilling to risk his life for me, 191 00:13:43,839 --> 00:13:45,000 I will die. 192 00:13:46,719 --> 00:13:47,920 Like Consort Rou, 193 00:13:49,640 --> 00:13:53,120 who will die for the position of Crown Prince. 194 00:13:59,240 --> 00:14:00,400 Sit down first. 195 00:14:01,680 --> 00:14:02,599 Sit. 196 00:14:07,160 --> 00:14:09,920 For now, we can only have Lin Feibai replace Xie Chunhe 197 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:11,280 as the master of the Xie Family 198 00:14:11,360 --> 00:14:12,880 and take over the military forces. 199 00:14:13,439 --> 00:14:16,079 Then we might stand a chance to fight. 200 00:14:17,439 --> 00:14:19,880 There are 2,000 soldiers under my family's command in the city. 201 00:14:19,959 --> 00:14:21,360 We also have 1,000 mansion guards. 202 00:14:22,640 --> 00:14:25,640 I also have my private forces all over Huajing. 203 00:14:26,560 --> 00:14:28,079 If the Crown Prince cannot protect you, 204 00:14:28,680 --> 00:14:30,240 I can escort you out of the city. 205 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:38,479 Once you're out of the city, you can head to Qingzhou 206 00:14:38,560 --> 00:14:39,920 to join your stationed troops. 207 00:14:40,959 --> 00:14:43,640 By then, people will focus on the fight for the throne in Huajing. 208 00:14:44,280 --> 00:14:46,400 No one will pay attention to your whereabouts. 209 00:14:47,839 --> 00:14:50,160 If the Crown Prince wins, you can come back. 210 00:14:50,760 --> 00:14:52,280 If the Crown Prince loses, 211 00:14:52,360 --> 00:14:54,120 you should abandon Qingzhou 212 00:14:54,199 --> 00:14:56,120 and head to Yamato or the South Sea. 213 00:15:08,599 --> 00:15:09,640 You don't trust me either? 214 00:15:13,760 --> 00:15:14,760 I… 215 00:15:20,360 --> 00:15:21,680 I just 216 00:15:21,760 --> 00:15:23,760 suddenly feel particularly insecure. 217 00:15:31,599 --> 00:15:32,439 Forgive me. 218 00:15:35,360 --> 00:15:36,439 It is all right. 219 00:15:37,160 --> 00:15:38,319 It is not your fault. 220 00:15:39,599 --> 00:15:41,000 It's living in this turbulent world, 221 00:15:42,040 --> 00:15:44,160 you have to trust no one. 222 00:15:46,800 --> 00:15:47,760 No worries. 223 00:15:56,640 --> 00:15:58,160 Whenever I close my eyes these days, 224 00:15:59,719 --> 00:16:00,959 I always think of something 225 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,439 that happened in the past. 226 00:16:08,160 --> 00:16:09,199 I remember 227 00:16:10,439 --> 00:16:12,160 the last time I met Chuan, 228 00:16:12,719 --> 00:16:14,280 he invited me to play Go. 229 00:16:16,959 --> 00:16:20,280 He didn't ask about anything related to me 230 00:16:21,199 --> 00:16:22,880 or care about my health. 231 00:16:24,040 --> 00:16:25,040 He just said 232 00:16:26,120 --> 00:16:27,880 he had obtained an elixir 233 00:16:27,959 --> 00:16:29,920 that could grant eternal life. 234 00:16:31,359 --> 00:16:34,000 He also talked about the issue of the heir 235 00:16:35,079 --> 00:16:36,439 and asked my opinion about Li Ping. 236 00:16:39,640 --> 00:16:41,479 At that time, he cared about nothing. 237 00:16:43,479 --> 00:16:45,000 Everyone was nothing but pawns to him. 238 00:16:47,079 --> 00:16:48,040 Pei Wenxuan. 239 00:16:50,479 --> 00:16:52,439 They are my family. 240 00:16:52,520 --> 00:16:54,479 I love Chuan and Mother very much. 241 00:16:56,359 --> 00:16:58,040 But deep down, 242 00:16:58,599 --> 00:17:00,000 I am still very scared. 243 00:17:02,719 --> 00:17:03,640 I'm scared… 244 00:17:05,960 --> 00:17:07,680 that they don't love me that much. 245 00:17:09,760 --> 00:17:11,079 I'm also scared 246 00:17:12,440 --> 00:17:13,760 that I don't love them that much. 247 00:17:14,480 --> 00:17:15,800 It is all right. 248 00:17:17,560 --> 00:17:18,440 I understand. 249 00:17:19,560 --> 00:17:20,440 Rongrong. 250 00:17:22,839 --> 00:17:23,839 What you fear 251 00:17:25,680 --> 00:17:27,000 is that they will disappoint you. 252 00:17:29,320 --> 00:17:30,600 But you must know 253 00:17:32,240 --> 00:17:34,840 if you don't give them a chance to prove themselves, 254 00:17:35,399 --> 00:17:36,840 you will never know 255 00:17:37,919 --> 00:17:39,200 that you can still trust someone 256 00:17:41,560 --> 00:17:43,480 in this world. 257 00:17:48,120 --> 00:17:48,960 I know 258 00:17:49,879 --> 00:17:51,320 you don't trust Li Chuan. 259 00:17:52,159 --> 00:17:53,960 You also don't know what he will choose. 260 00:17:56,919 --> 00:17:58,040 But Rongrong, 261 00:17:58,840 --> 00:17:59,919 trust me. 262 00:18:00,600 --> 00:18:02,040 As long as I am alive, 263 00:18:03,879 --> 00:18:05,560 I will ensure you get out of the city. 264 00:18:08,360 --> 00:18:09,560 We had 265 00:18:11,080 --> 00:18:12,520 such a tough life in our past life. 266 00:18:15,280 --> 00:18:16,159 This time, 267 00:18:17,840 --> 00:18:21,159 I will not let you live a life of despair. 268 00:18:24,879 --> 00:18:25,879 It will be fine. 269 00:18:28,639 --> 00:18:30,040 Do you think 270 00:18:31,919 --> 00:18:33,720 we both had a bad time in our past life? 271 00:18:33,800 --> 00:18:34,840 Yes. 272 00:18:35,960 --> 00:18:38,240 So we must not live like that in this life. 273 00:18:38,720 --> 00:18:40,679 Are you really not afraid of death? 274 00:18:40,760 --> 00:18:41,600 Yes. 275 00:18:42,760 --> 00:18:44,000 I'm more afraid 276 00:18:46,320 --> 00:18:48,000 of losing you than of dying. 277 00:19:06,280 --> 00:19:09,280 QIONGHUA PALACE 278 00:19:09,840 --> 00:19:10,919 So after this, 279 00:19:12,240 --> 00:19:13,240 we are bound 280 00:19:14,120 --> 00:19:15,960 to face Father's wrath. 281 00:19:16,040 --> 00:19:19,040 How do you plan to deal with it? 282 00:19:20,120 --> 00:19:21,200 I am the Empress. 283 00:19:23,320 --> 00:19:24,360 I can't leave. 284 00:19:28,320 --> 00:19:30,159 When that happens, I'll face imprisonment 285 00:19:31,840 --> 00:19:33,280 or whatever comes my way. 286 00:19:37,120 --> 00:19:38,040 As for you, 287 00:19:38,639 --> 00:19:40,080 if something truly happens, 288 00:19:40,159 --> 00:19:42,440 you can escape through the secret passage in the city. 289 00:19:43,000 --> 00:19:44,120 Secret passage? 290 00:19:47,120 --> 00:19:48,440 Go to the owner of the rouge shop 291 00:19:49,320 --> 00:19:50,320 in the east of the city. 292 00:19:51,159 --> 00:19:53,360 Show her my token and tell her your identity. 293 00:19:53,919 --> 00:19:55,200 She will help you escape. 294 00:19:56,440 --> 00:19:57,679 Once you are out of the city, 295 00:19:57,760 --> 00:19:58,960 head straight to Qingzhou. 296 00:19:59,560 --> 00:20:01,040 Wait until Chuan ascends the throne, 297 00:20:01,560 --> 00:20:02,440 then come back. 298 00:20:03,280 --> 00:20:04,360 What about you? 299 00:20:06,879 --> 00:20:09,760 If I leave, what will you do? 300 00:20:18,480 --> 00:20:20,320 So long as you and Chuan are safe, 301 00:20:21,879 --> 00:20:23,120 I will be at ease. 302 00:20:24,879 --> 00:20:25,760 Mother… 303 00:20:26,639 --> 00:20:28,360 You don't have to worry about me. 304 00:20:28,440 --> 00:20:29,879 After all, I am your mother. 305 00:20:30,639 --> 00:20:32,200 I have my ways to save myself. 306 00:20:40,919 --> 00:20:42,120 You will be fine. 307 00:20:48,560 --> 00:20:50,639 You haven't been back in a while. 308 00:20:50,720 --> 00:20:51,800 How are you settling in? 309 00:20:54,200 --> 00:20:55,360 -Your Highness. -Your Highness. 310 00:20:58,960 --> 00:21:01,639 Your Highness, everything is stable in the southwest. 311 00:21:02,120 --> 00:21:04,120 Half of the troops are already under my command. 312 00:21:06,480 --> 00:21:07,360 That's excellent. 313 00:21:08,360 --> 00:21:09,879 I knew I had chosen the right person. 314 00:21:13,040 --> 00:21:15,760 You handle the coordination with him for the matters in the capital. 315 00:21:15,840 --> 00:21:17,000 Yes, Your Highness. 316 00:21:20,120 --> 00:21:21,159 Take care, Your Highness. 317 00:21:21,240 --> 00:21:22,520 I will leave everything to you. 318 00:21:22,600 --> 00:21:23,520 Yes, Your Highness. 319 00:21:29,840 --> 00:21:31,679 After staying in the military camp for so long, 320 00:21:31,760 --> 00:21:33,320 you seem to speak less after returning. 321 00:21:34,040 --> 00:21:36,600 It seems military life is quite boring. 322 00:21:37,360 --> 00:21:38,280 It's all right. 323 00:21:38,879 --> 00:21:40,280 The wooden cards you gave to me 324 00:21:41,040 --> 00:21:41,960 are quite interesting. 325 00:21:44,360 --> 00:21:45,760 The Xie Family's rules are strict. 326 00:21:46,360 --> 00:21:48,360 It would be too difficult to gain their recognition 327 00:21:48,439 --> 00:21:49,520 with just my military power. 328 00:21:50,960 --> 00:21:52,639 Ms. Shangguan, how about his? 329 00:21:56,120 --> 00:21:57,360 Take advantage of your status 330 00:21:58,439 --> 00:21:59,560 to help me. 331 00:22:03,679 --> 00:22:05,280 I won't interfere in any of your matters. 332 00:22:06,360 --> 00:22:07,639 My military power 333 00:22:08,120 --> 00:22:09,520 will be your military power. 334 00:22:11,200 --> 00:22:12,879 Help me gain control of the Xie Family 335 00:22:12,960 --> 00:22:14,600 and I'll become your support. 336 00:22:16,919 --> 00:22:19,120 If you don't ever want this marriage, 337 00:22:20,879 --> 00:22:21,800 we can divorce. 338 00:22:25,200 --> 00:22:26,240 Think about it. 339 00:22:26,720 --> 00:22:28,000 I'll go and settle down first. 340 00:22:30,879 --> 00:22:31,760 I shall take my leave. 341 00:22:44,520 --> 00:22:45,360 Your Highness. 342 00:22:49,520 --> 00:22:50,560 What happened? 343 00:22:51,919 --> 00:22:53,040 He told me 344 00:22:53,639 --> 00:22:56,560 military power alone won't gain the Xie Family's recognition. 345 00:22:57,760 --> 00:22:58,639 He wants… 346 00:23:00,159 --> 00:23:02,080 He wants to take advantage of my status. 347 00:23:02,720 --> 00:23:04,080 Take advantage of your status? 348 00:23:05,000 --> 00:23:06,320 How is he planning to use it? 349 00:23:06,960 --> 00:23:07,800 Your Highness. 350 00:23:07,879 --> 00:23:10,200 I am the young lady of the Shangguan Family, after all. 351 00:23:10,280 --> 00:23:13,120 If Lin Feibai marries the young lady of the Shangguan Family, 352 00:23:13,639 --> 00:23:15,080 he will earn more respect 353 00:23:15,159 --> 00:23:16,320 in the Xie Family 354 00:23:17,000 --> 00:23:18,439 even if he is an illegitimate child. 355 00:23:18,520 --> 00:23:19,439 He is insane. 356 00:23:19,520 --> 00:23:20,720 Your Highness. 357 00:23:20,800 --> 00:23:22,960 A mere Xie wants to marry you? 358 00:23:23,040 --> 00:23:24,240 Who does he think he is? 359 00:23:26,520 --> 00:23:27,600 Your Highness. 360 00:23:27,679 --> 00:23:30,560 The Xie Family is one of the Great Xia's top seven noble families. 361 00:23:30,639 --> 00:23:32,200 They're not as insignificant as you say. 362 00:23:32,280 --> 00:23:33,960 What I mean is 363 00:23:34,040 --> 00:23:35,200 that compared to Chuan, 364 00:23:35,280 --> 00:23:36,960 I really don't think much of the Xie Family. 365 00:23:39,360 --> 00:23:41,520 If you truly wanted to marry for family status, 366 00:23:42,080 --> 00:23:43,800 why didn't you just join the harem? 367 00:23:45,600 --> 00:23:46,919 It's just an alliance. 368 00:23:47,480 --> 00:23:49,919 After all, each takes what they need. 369 00:23:50,760 --> 00:23:52,120 The most important thing 370 00:23:53,800 --> 00:23:55,200 is that it has to be valuable. 371 00:23:59,200 --> 00:24:00,480 What about Su Ronghua? 372 00:24:04,360 --> 00:24:06,360 The Su Family intends to plot a rebellion. 373 00:24:06,919 --> 00:24:08,360 They have already reached a dead end 374 00:24:09,439 --> 00:24:10,879 and will surely meet their downfall. 375 00:24:12,600 --> 00:24:14,280 I can't bear to see the Shangguan Family 376 00:24:15,360 --> 00:24:16,760 get implicated 377 00:24:17,760 --> 00:24:18,960 because of my selfishness. 378 00:24:27,159 --> 00:24:28,360 I've said all I can. 379 00:24:30,480 --> 00:24:31,840 I'll leave now. 380 00:24:33,080 --> 00:24:34,000 And you… 381 00:24:36,560 --> 00:24:37,600 You should think it over. 382 00:24:53,040 --> 00:24:54,919 INSPECTORATE OFFICE 383 00:24:55,000 --> 00:24:55,879 Ya. 384 00:24:56,919 --> 00:24:57,919 You're finally out. 385 00:25:01,639 --> 00:25:03,439 Where do you feel like going today? 386 00:25:03,919 --> 00:25:05,240 I'm a little tired. 387 00:25:05,320 --> 00:25:06,399 I would like to go home. 388 00:25:08,360 --> 00:25:09,399 I'll walk you home then. 389 00:25:09,480 --> 00:25:10,639 Sure. 390 00:25:51,439 --> 00:25:56,320 SHANGGUAN'S MANSION 391 00:25:59,120 --> 00:26:00,040 The road 392 00:26:00,960 --> 00:26:02,120 has come to an end. 393 00:26:04,199 --> 00:26:05,360 Go back and rest. 394 00:26:05,439 --> 00:26:06,879 I'll come again tomorrow. 395 00:26:06,960 --> 00:26:08,199 Su Ronghua. 396 00:26:09,120 --> 00:26:11,280 Why don't you want to become the master of the Su Family? 397 00:26:15,040 --> 00:26:17,439 Why do you ask that all of a sudden? 398 00:26:19,080 --> 00:26:20,280 I'm just curious. 399 00:26:20,800 --> 00:26:22,159 As the eldest son, 400 00:26:22,240 --> 00:26:24,120 you are supposed to be the master of your family. 401 00:26:24,600 --> 00:26:26,360 How did Su Rongqing become the heir? 402 00:26:28,760 --> 00:26:30,159 It's a long story. 403 00:26:30,240 --> 00:26:32,520 I just wasn't cut out to be the master since I was young. 404 00:26:32,600 --> 00:26:34,360 Most importantly, I don't want to. 405 00:26:34,439 --> 00:26:36,040 Then what do you want to do? 406 00:26:38,199 --> 00:26:39,120 I haven't decided. 407 00:26:39,639 --> 00:26:41,679 I think it's pretty good like this. 408 00:26:42,360 --> 00:26:44,439 Rongqing and Father can take care of everything. 409 00:26:44,520 --> 00:26:47,000 I can just gamble, play with the birds, and enjoy my life. 410 00:26:47,080 --> 00:26:48,120 Isn't that very pleasant? 411 00:26:48,760 --> 00:26:51,199 But if you were the master, 412 00:26:51,280 --> 00:26:53,840 the Su Family's fate would be different. 413 00:26:56,159 --> 00:26:58,040 All right. You should go back. 414 00:27:10,080 --> 00:27:11,080 Su Ronghua. 415 00:27:14,919 --> 00:27:15,879 Don't ever come 416 00:27:16,520 --> 00:27:17,720 to see me again in the future. 417 00:27:20,159 --> 00:27:21,760 I'm not young anymore. 418 00:27:22,280 --> 00:27:23,800 I can't keep idling around with you. 419 00:27:26,080 --> 00:27:27,280 Go home. 420 00:27:30,560 --> 00:27:31,520 Wait. 421 00:27:32,600 --> 00:27:33,720 What do you mean, Ya? 422 00:27:34,439 --> 00:27:36,080 -Mr. Su, please go back. -Ya! 423 00:27:36,159 --> 00:27:37,960 Ya! 424 00:27:44,960 --> 00:27:45,879 Let me through! 425 00:27:45,960 --> 00:27:47,280 I just want to ask her something! 426 00:27:47,360 --> 00:27:48,240 Mr. Su. 427 00:27:48,800 --> 00:27:50,600 Our young lady is a lady, after all. 428 00:27:50,679 --> 00:27:51,919 Please restrain yourself. 429 00:27:53,879 --> 00:27:54,879 Ya. 430 00:27:57,000 --> 00:27:58,159 Ya! 431 00:28:08,520 --> 00:28:11,520 QINGMEI RESTAURANT 432 00:28:18,320 --> 00:28:19,840 Greetings, Mr. Su. 433 00:28:27,639 --> 00:28:29,080 I'll get straight to the point. 434 00:28:29,679 --> 00:28:31,439 I understand your difficulties, Your Highness. 435 00:28:31,520 --> 00:28:34,000 You can't accomplish this with your strength alone. 436 00:28:34,639 --> 00:28:35,760 However, 437 00:28:36,439 --> 00:28:37,320 I can help you. 438 00:28:38,520 --> 00:28:39,679 That's great. 439 00:28:44,720 --> 00:28:47,480 What are your conditions? 440 00:28:53,000 --> 00:28:55,600 INSPECTORATE OFFICE 441 00:29:18,280 --> 00:29:19,159 Ms. Ya. 442 00:29:19,240 --> 00:29:21,360 Mr. Su has been waiting at the entrance. 443 00:29:23,720 --> 00:29:26,080 Please continue to keep an eye on him for me. 444 00:29:26,720 --> 00:29:29,280 I need to avoid him for a while. 445 00:29:30,199 --> 00:29:31,080 Yes. 446 00:29:55,679 --> 00:29:56,520 Your Highness. 447 00:30:05,040 --> 00:30:06,080 What are you doing here? 448 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,360 I'm waiting for Ms. Ya. 449 00:30:13,199 --> 00:30:14,159 Ya? 450 00:30:15,159 --> 00:30:16,480 Didn't she leave a long time ago? 451 00:30:23,800 --> 00:30:24,760 In that case… 452 00:30:27,360 --> 00:30:28,600 I'll come again tomorrow. 453 00:30:30,959 --> 00:30:34,080 So Ya has made her decision. 454 00:30:45,480 --> 00:30:47,280 What about the plan against the Xie Family? 455 00:30:48,919 --> 00:30:49,840 It's decided. 456 00:30:50,320 --> 00:30:51,600 We're planning to kill Xie Chunhe 457 00:30:52,399 --> 00:30:53,760 on the Winter Festivity. 458 00:30:54,800 --> 00:30:55,720 Once he's dead, 459 00:30:57,439 --> 00:30:58,840 Lin Feibai can take his place 460 00:30:58,919 --> 00:31:00,639 and take control of the Xie Family. But… 461 00:31:00,720 --> 00:31:03,199 Xie Chunhe was involved in the assassination at Butterfly Gorge. 462 00:31:03,840 --> 00:31:05,080 To reach this point, 463 00:31:05,159 --> 00:31:07,240 Xie Chunhe deserves his fate. 464 00:31:08,439 --> 00:31:09,600 In that case, 465 00:31:10,399 --> 00:31:11,959 along with the marriage to Ya, 466 00:31:12,679 --> 00:31:15,560 Lin Feibai's position as the master of the family should be secure. 467 00:31:21,520 --> 00:31:22,959 What are you thinking? 468 00:31:25,120 --> 00:31:26,560 I just feel sorry 469 00:31:26,639 --> 00:31:27,959 for a certain lovestruck man. 470 00:31:29,199 --> 00:31:30,159 Do you mean Su Ronghua? 471 00:31:33,480 --> 00:31:34,600 Although he 472 00:31:35,120 --> 00:31:36,600 and we have different positions, 473 00:31:37,080 --> 00:31:38,639 he is a man who is true to himself. 474 00:31:39,360 --> 00:31:41,000 Once he falls in love, 475 00:31:41,080 --> 00:31:42,520 he remains loyal. 476 00:31:46,760 --> 00:31:49,919 INSPECTORATE OFFICE 477 00:31:58,439 --> 00:31:59,439 Be careful. 478 00:31:59,520 --> 00:32:01,240 Thank you, sir. 479 00:32:09,040 --> 00:32:10,399 Greetings, Your Highness. 480 00:32:15,840 --> 00:32:16,679 You're here. 481 00:32:17,679 --> 00:32:18,520 Yes. 482 00:32:36,360 --> 00:32:37,560 Your Highness. 483 00:32:41,199 --> 00:32:42,120 I… 484 00:32:42,199 --> 00:32:43,719 I would like to request a few days off. 485 00:32:45,760 --> 00:32:46,800 Request a few days off? 486 00:32:47,760 --> 00:32:48,840 What for? 487 00:32:48,919 --> 00:32:51,320 I'm invited to meet with Lin Feibai. Is that all right? 488 00:32:52,639 --> 00:32:53,719 -You-- -I know. 489 00:32:53,800 --> 00:32:55,280 You've agreed. 490 00:32:56,560 --> 00:32:57,560 I shall take my leave. 491 00:33:13,199 --> 00:33:14,240 Listen. 492 00:33:14,840 --> 00:33:16,879 That stall's baozi is particularly delicious. 493 00:33:16,959 --> 00:33:18,360 The spices used to make its fillings 494 00:33:18,439 --> 00:33:19,879 are from the Western Regions, 495 00:33:19,959 --> 00:33:21,439 making them unique in Huajing. 496 00:33:22,040 --> 00:33:23,719 I shall try it with you sometime. 497 00:33:24,879 --> 00:33:26,520 The tea here is also very good. 498 00:33:26,600 --> 00:33:28,840 The secret lies not in their tea, 499 00:33:28,919 --> 00:33:30,199 but in the water they use. 500 00:33:30,679 --> 00:33:33,040 It is collected from dew every morning. 501 00:33:33,840 --> 00:33:35,080 Nuts for sale! 502 00:33:35,159 --> 00:33:36,439 Our nuts are all plump, 503 00:33:36,520 --> 00:33:38,120 crunchy, and fragrant. 504 00:33:38,760 --> 00:33:39,959 -I know this. -Nuts! 505 00:33:40,040 --> 00:33:41,000 Wait for me. 506 00:33:41,080 --> 00:33:42,760 WOLONG NUTS 507 00:33:42,840 --> 00:33:44,040 -Welcome. -I will have one. 508 00:33:44,120 --> 00:33:45,000 All right. 509 00:33:46,080 --> 00:33:47,080 Take care. 510 00:33:47,159 --> 00:33:48,080 -Cheers. -Cheers. 511 00:33:53,280 --> 00:33:54,360 Cheers. 512 00:33:54,439 --> 00:33:55,560 To live our lives together. 513 00:33:55,639 --> 00:33:56,600 Cheers. 514 00:34:02,600 --> 00:34:03,480 I've bought the nuts. 515 00:34:04,919 --> 00:34:06,480 A toast to you. 516 00:34:08,960 --> 00:34:10,600 I remember you like this too. 517 00:34:12,639 --> 00:34:13,520 Thank you. 518 00:34:17,400 --> 00:34:20,319 Isn't that Lin Feibai, the illegitimate son of the Xie Family? 519 00:34:21,600 --> 00:34:22,759 The point is, 520 00:34:23,239 --> 00:34:25,719 isn't the person next to him Ms. Shangguan? 521 00:34:25,799 --> 00:34:26,920 Have some too. 522 00:34:28,279 --> 00:34:29,719 Does that mean 523 00:34:31,000 --> 00:34:33,480 the Shangguan Family has chosen this lad? 524 00:34:38,679 --> 00:34:39,679 Come on. 525 00:34:39,759 --> 00:34:40,639 Let's go. 526 00:34:46,719 --> 00:34:49,480 At the Winter Festivity, His Majesty will arrange for a lion dance. 527 00:34:49,560 --> 00:34:51,440 At that time, Lin Feibai will take the stage. 528 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,719 If you're worried about Su Rongqing, 529 00:34:53,799 --> 00:34:56,799 have Lin Feibai challenge him and force him into the arena. 530 00:34:56,880 --> 00:34:59,160 When everyone's eyes are on the arena, 531 00:34:59,680 --> 00:35:01,560 Mr. Pei can take action. 532 00:35:08,360 --> 00:35:09,279 Let's do that. 533 00:35:12,240 --> 00:35:13,680 WENXUAN'S ABODE 534 00:35:13,759 --> 00:35:14,640 Sir. 535 00:35:15,120 --> 00:35:17,279 Staying up late is bad for your health. 536 00:35:17,360 --> 00:35:19,560 Have some pear soup. 537 00:35:20,759 --> 00:35:22,200 Look at you, 538 00:35:22,279 --> 00:35:24,799 the metropolitan examination 539 00:35:24,880 --> 00:35:26,520 has occupied you… 540 00:35:28,279 --> 00:35:29,120 What's wrong? 541 00:35:31,000 --> 00:35:31,960 Nothing. 542 00:35:32,040 --> 00:35:35,120 We're repairing the Wenxuan's Abode. 543 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,600 It gives me a backache. 544 00:35:38,440 --> 00:35:39,600 It's an old ailment. 545 00:35:39,680 --> 00:35:40,799 It's no big deal. 546 00:35:47,279 --> 00:35:48,160 Sir. 547 00:35:49,200 --> 00:35:50,440 Listen to me. 548 00:35:50,920 --> 00:35:52,680 Even though you and Her Highness are divorced, 549 00:35:52,759 --> 00:35:54,240 you used to be a married couple. 550 00:35:54,319 --> 00:35:56,440 You should go to see her more often. 551 00:35:56,520 --> 00:35:57,360 I know. 552 00:35:58,160 --> 00:35:59,279 You know? 553 00:35:59,360 --> 00:36:00,640 You know nothing. 554 00:36:02,360 --> 00:36:05,080 I've been reading ancient books recently. 555 00:36:05,160 --> 00:36:08,240 Like the touching poem of "The Peacock Flies Southeast." 556 00:36:08,319 --> 00:36:10,080 They look back at each other every five miles. 557 00:36:10,600 --> 00:36:12,680 They look up and sing to each other. 558 00:36:12,759 --> 00:36:14,400 They exchange soft endearments until dawn. 559 00:36:16,040 --> 00:36:18,240 You did read some books. 560 00:36:18,839 --> 00:36:20,799 -Your language is getting more refined. -Of course. 561 00:36:20,880 --> 00:36:23,200 That's because I'm by your side every day. 562 00:36:23,279 --> 00:36:24,360 It's called… 563 00:36:26,440 --> 00:36:27,279 In… 564 00:36:28,279 --> 00:36:30,480 -Influenced by what you see and hear. -Yes, influenced. 565 00:36:33,880 --> 00:36:35,080 Come on, sit closer. 566 00:36:35,160 --> 00:36:36,000 All right. 567 00:36:38,240 --> 00:36:39,480 Come on. 568 00:36:39,560 --> 00:36:40,960 Bear with it. Why are you laughing? 569 00:36:41,040 --> 00:36:43,080 I'm just ticklish and you know that. 570 00:36:43,160 --> 00:36:44,839 -Just bear with it. -I can't help it. 571 00:36:44,920 --> 00:36:46,200 Keep quiet. 572 00:36:51,440 --> 00:36:52,560 Listen. 573 00:36:52,640 --> 00:36:54,759 Besides Her Highness, you're the second person 574 00:36:54,839 --> 00:36:56,000 to enjoy my massage skills. 575 00:36:56,680 --> 00:36:58,120 You're getting older. 576 00:36:58,200 --> 00:36:59,359 You should leave 577 00:36:59,440 --> 00:37:01,080 this kind of heavy work to the servants. 578 00:37:01,160 --> 00:37:02,480 If it's really too much work, 579 00:37:02,560 --> 00:37:04,240 I'll find a few more helpers. 580 00:37:04,319 --> 00:37:06,720 Don't wear yourself out. 581 00:37:09,440 --> 00:37:10,799 I'm talking to you. 582 00:37:10,880 --> 00:37:11,759 All right, sir. 583 00:37:11,839 --> 00:37:14,560 If you don't allow me to speak, how can I speak? 584 00:37:15,359 --> 00:37:16,200 Also, 585 00:37:16,279 --> 00:37:17,920 when you give Her Highness a massage, 586 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:20,080 just use one-third of your strength. 587 00:37:20,160 --> 00:37:21,200 Of course I know. 588 00:37:23,080 --> 00:37:24,560 -Now, the other side. -No. 589 00:37:24,640 --> 00:37:27,040 -No, I can't stand it. -I'm doing this for your own good. 590 00:37:27,120 --> 00:37:29,839 -What's wrong with you? Come. -I'll feel ticklish when you poke here. 591 00:37:29,920 --> 00:37:31,600 -You keep poking me here. -I… 592 00:37:33,040 --> 00:37:34,480 -No. -How about this? 593 00:37:35,600 --> 00:37:36,759 Sir! 594 00:37:37,359 --> 00:37:38,640 Please. I'm begging you. 595 00:37:41,000 --> 00:37:41,839 Mother. 596 00:37:43,279 --> 00:37:45,839 Huayue, why are you… 597 00:37:47,680 --> 00:37:48,759 Mother. 598 00:37:48,839 --> 00:37:50,600 Everything is ready. 599 00:37:51,480 --> 00:37:53,120 After I kill Li Chuan tomorrow, 600 00:37:53,200 --> 00:37:54,359 I'll rescue you out of here. 601 00:38:01,359 --> 00:38:02,359 Good girl. 602 00:38:03,359 --> 00:38:04,560 You've suffered. 603 00:38:06,240 --> 00:38:08,279 Protecting Cheng is the most important thing. 604 00:38:08,359 --> 00:38:09,880 This suffering is nothing. 605 00:38:09,960 --> 00:38:11,480 At the military drill ground tomorrow, 606 00:38:12,839 --> 00:38:15,120 Li Chuan will be like a target. 607 00:38:15,200 --> 00:38:16,960 Those protecting or trying to kill him, 608 00:38:17,040 --> 00:38:19,960 their eyes will all be on him. 609 00:38:20,040 --> 00:38:23,359 It means Li Rong can easily escape. 610 00:38:24,319 --> 00:38:26,960 Focus all your elite forces on Li Rong 611 00:38:27,040 --> 00:38:28,600 and force her into the forest. 612 00:38:29,279 --> 00:38:30,720 Spread the word to Li Chuan 613 00:38:31,240 --> 00:38:32,720 that Li Rong will be killed. 614 00:38:32,799 --> 00:38:35,120 But will Li Chuan save her? 615 00:38:35,200 --> 00:38:36,279 He's not stupid. 616 00:38:36,359 --> 00:38:37,400 He will. 617 00:38:39,279 --> 00:38:42,520 When he comes to her rescue, kill them both. 618 00:38:44,080 --> 00:38:46,680 People will be useless when they are dead. 619 00:38:51,160 --> 00:38:52,279 To die 620 00:38:54,319 --> 00:38:56,920 before knowing life's hardships 621 00:38:58,240 --> 00:39:00,040 is a kind of luck. 622 00:39:01,000 --> 00:39:01,839 All right. 623 00:39:02,560 --> 00:39:03,680 Mother, 624 00:39:04,480 --> 00:39:05,560 I will take my leave first. 625 00:39:06,160 --> 00:39:07,279 Take good care of yourself. 626 00:39:07,839 --> 00:39:09,160 You must also protect yourself. 627 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,160 Someone just reported 628 00:39:13,960 --> 00:39:15,440 that Xiao Su has mobilized troops 629 00:39:15,520 --> 00:39:17,040 and is heading toward Huajing tonight. 630 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,960 How many soldiers? 631 00:39:19,440 --> 00:39:20,480 He is bringing 30,000, 632 00:39:20,560 --> 00:39:22,200 leaving 20,000 garrisoning the Northwest. 633 00:39:23,560 --> 00:39:24,400 30,000 soldiers? 634 00:39:26,040 --> 00:39:27,720 Are you really going to intercept Xiao Su 635 00:39:27,799 --> 00:39:29,040 as Princess Pingyue instructed? 636 00:39:31,920 --> 00:39:33,560 Princess Pingyue has helped us a lot. 637 00:39:34,040 --> 00:39:35,560 We must repay her. 638 00:39:36,240 --> 00:39:38,759 But Xiao Su is acting as His Majesty instructed. 639 00:39:38,839 --> 00:39:40,920 If you intercept him, you will be plotting a rebellion. 640 00:39:41,000 --> 00:39:42,160 So what? 641 00:39:43,319 --> 00:39:45,759 Lin, I am worried about you. 642 00:39:47,680 --> 00:39:49,040 If you're truly concerned about me, 643 00:39:50,160 --> 00:39:52,680 keep an eye on the 20,000 soldiers he left in the Northwest. 644 00:39:53,880 --> 00:39:55,240 Her Highness saved the Qin Family. 645 00:39:56,120 --> 00:39:57,560 I cannot let her down. 646 00:39:58,040 --> 00:39:58,880 Besides, 647 00:39:59,960 --> 00:40:02,000 with the wisdom of Her Highness and Pei Wenxuan, 648 00:40:02,080 --> 00:40:03,200 I have faith in them. 649 00:40:04,920 --> 00:40:05,799 Qinghe. 650 00:40:06,880 --> 00:40:07,759 Don't worry. 651 00:40:09,560 --> 00:40:10,720 If things go wrong, 652 00:40:11,799 --> 00:40:13,319 leave the Great Xia from the Northwest 653 00:40:14,279 --> 00:40:15,160 and head west. 654 00:40:18,319 --> 00:40:20,000 General Qin, forgive me! 655 00:40:24,600 --> 00:40:25,560 -General! -General! 656 00:40:28,880 --> 00:40:29,720 General! 657 00:40:35,000 --> 00:40:36,080 Don't let him escape! 658 00:40:38,160 --> 00:40:40,080 Mr. Cui, what should we do next? 659 00:40:40,160 --> 00:40:41,040 Return to the camp 660 00:40:41,120 --> 00:40:42,279 and wipe out the traitors. 661 00:40:42,920 --> 00:40:43,880 Yes, sir. 662 00:40:45,359 --> 00:40:46,319 Report! 663 00:40:48,839 --> 00:40:49,960 Ms. Xun, bad news. 664 00:40:50,040 --> 00:40:51,640 General Qin was ambushed at the cliff. 665 00:40:51,720 --> 00:40:54,160 Mr. Cui said there was an informant who injured the general. 666 00:40:54,240 --> 00:40:57,040 They've locked down the camp and are heading our way now. 667 00:40:57,120 --> 00:40:58,359 Ms. Xun, we must leave quickly. 668 00:40:58,440 --> 00:40:59,839 ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION ON QIN LIN 669 00:41:02,240 --> 00:41:04,600 Deliver this letter to Her Highness urgently. 670 00:41:05,279 --> 00:41:06,440 Yes, Ms. Xun. 671 00:41:11,600 --> 00:41:13,279 Cui Qinghe, what is the meaning of this? 672 00:41:14,640 --> 00:41:16,680 Ms. Xun, the general was ambushed. 673 00:41:16,759 --> 00:41:19,359 I am ordered to supervise the army and arrest the suspects. 674 00:41:19,440 --> 00:41:21,279 Please cooperate with me. 675 00:41:21,359 --> 00:41:23,520 Disarm, drop your sword, and come with me. 676 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,759 Cui Qinghe. 677 00:41:25,839 --> 00:41:27,440 So it was you who betrayed my brother! 678 00:41:27,520 --> 00:41:28,680 Get her! 679 00:41:42,359 --> 00:41:43,960 Quickly, bring her back here! 680 00:41:44,520 --> 00:41:46,880 SU'S MANSION 681 00:41:46,960 --> 00:41:47,839 Ronghua. 682 00:41:48,960 --> 00:41:51,839 You never attend those kinds of events. 683 00:41:56,759 --> 00:41:59,640 How many years has it been since we went out for fun together? 684 00:42:00,839 --> 00:42:02,000 Look at you. 685 00:42:02,080 --> 00:42:03,720 I don't know what happened to you. 686 00:42:04,920 --> 00:42:07,240 You've been in low spirits these several years. 687 00:42:07,799 --> 00:42:10,720 There seems to be a lot weighing on your heart. 688 00:42:15,640 --> 00:42:17,400 Are you still thinking about Princess Pingyue? 689 00:42:20,359 --> 00:42:21,560 Ronghua. 690 00:42:24,160 --> 00:42:25,000 Watch your words. 691 00:42:30,759 --> 00:42:32,480 Are you upset because of Ms. Shangguan? 692 00:42:37,759 --> 00:42:39,000 If you like her, 693 00:42:39,480 --> 00:42:41,359 why not tell Father and ask him 694 00:42:41,440 --> 00:42:43,520 to propose marriage to the Shangguan Family? 695 00:42:47,200 --> 00:42:48,279 Between our families… 696 00:42:50,279 --> 00:42:51,319 Ya and I… 697 00:42:52,799 --> 00:42:54,880 Too many family affairs are involved between us. 698 00:42:54,960 --> 00:42:56,759 Once the Crown Prince ascends the throne… 699 00:42:58,960 --> 00:43:00,000 I will propose. 700 00:43:07,200 --> 00:43:08,160 Ronghua, 701 00:43:08,240 --> 00:43:10,400 are you so sure the Crown Prince will ascend the throne? 702 00:43:19,480 --> 00:43:20,400 Rongqing. 703 00:43:22,120 --> 00:43:23,640 You should know when to stop 704 00:43:24,960 --> 00:43:26,319 and turn back while you still can.