1 00:00:07,320 --> 00:00:08,800 Miao An Su defended you. 2 00:00:09,520 --> 00:00:11,360 She said that at the start of the year, 3 00:00:11,440 --> 00:00:13,440 you had said that maritime trade had reached its peak, 4 00:00:13,520 --> 00:00:15,920 and that it was time to pull out of the business in Futing. 5 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,000 It's as if 6 00:00:18,040 --> 00:00:19,920 you predicted my uncle's death. 7 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,000 Of course not. 8 00:00:21,840 --> 00:00:22,840 In business, 9 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,840 it's all about buying low and selling high. 10 00:00:27,200 --> 00:00:28,760 After the victory at Zhou Island, 11 00:00:28,840 --> 00:00:31,660 maritime trade flourished, and everyone rushed to claim a share. 12 00:00:31,850 --> 00:00:33,690 Of course I had to seek other opportunities. 13 00:00:42,720 --> 00:00:43,720 Dou Zhao, 14 00:00:44,400 --> 00:00:47,480 your heartbeat is all over the place. 15 00:00:49,160 --> 00:00:50,160 I can tell 16 00:00:51,710 --> 00:00:54,110 you're hiding something from me, something that involves me. 17 00:00:55,920 --> 00:00:57,600 Why won't you tell me? 18 00:01:00,520 --> 00:01:01,520 Say it! 19 00:01:02,560 --> 00:01:03,560 I... 20 00:01:14,960 --> 00:01:16,039 If I survive, 21 00:01:16,960 --> 00:01:18,480 I promise I'll explain everything. 22 00:01:25,080 --> 00:01:26,410 I'll trust you one more time. 23 00:01:31,800 --> 00:01:34,360 I'm Ji Yong, a secretary from Irrigation and Transportation Office. 24 00:01:34,430 --> 00:01:36,390 The Miao family borrowed funds to build ships but has yet to repay their debts. 25 00:01:36,960 --> 00:01:39,080 Under the orders of the Futing Provincial Administration, 26 00:01:39,160 --> 00:01:40,640 I am here to investigate the case 27 00:01:40,960 --> 00:01:43,200 and summon Dou Zhao and Miao An Su for questioning. 28 00:03:04,680 --> 00:03:07,890 (Blossom) 29 00:03:08,360 --> 00:03:10,570 (Episode 10) 30 00:03:14,720 --> 00:03:15,720 Young Lady! 31 00:03:20,800 --> 00:03:21,800 They're on our side. 32 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:23,220 The act has to be convincing. 33 00:03:23,400 --> 00:03:24,400 Young Lady Zhao, 34 00:03:25,000 --> 00:03:26,360 you've got quite the connections. 35 00:03:27,079 --> 00:03:29,530 People from all over the land would risk their lives for you. 36 00:03:30,040 --> 00:03:31,480 Too bad you ended up in my hands, 37 00:03:32,240 --> 00:03:34,820 no one's getting the chance to play the hero and save the damsel. 38 00:03:37,880 --> 00:03:38,880 Wrong. 39 00:03:39,480 --> 00:03:42,970 You're overstepping your authority here. Now you're in my hands. 40 00:03:44,800 --> 00:03:46,880 You're a mere seventh-ranked official from the Ministry of Works, 41 00:03:46,960 --> 00:03:49,400 yet you're meddling in a case under the jurisdiction of Maritime Trade Office. 42 00:03:49,480 --> 00:03:51,320 Who's really overstepping their authority here? 43 00:03:51,400 --> 00:03:53,880 The Provincial Administration oversees all regional matters. 44 00:03:53,960 --> 00:03:55,520 I'm acting under direct orders, 45 00:03:55,880 --> 00:03:57,200 legally and by the book. 46 00:03:57,640 --> 00:03:58,640 You, on the other hand, 47 00:03:59,210 --> 00:04:01,970 you were trying to coerce a confession. 48 00:04:03,240 --> 00:04:05,200 You really think you can stop me 49 00:04:05,520 --> 00:04:06,920 from solving the case? 50 00:04:07,000 --> 00:04:08,390 Oh, I haven't even started. 51 00:04:08,600 --> 00:04:09,600 Watch this. 52 00:04:11,520 --> 00:04:12,520 -Ji Yong! -Lord Ji! 53 00:04:12,600 --> 00:04:14,230 My Lord, someone's injured. 54 00:04:15,160 --> 00:04:16,920 You've assaulted a court official. 55 00:04:17,640 --> 00:04:19,350 You'll be charged and thrown into prison! 56 00:04:19,640 --> 00:04:20,800 Careful, Young Lady! 57 00:04:23,160 --> 00:04:24,160 Let them fight. 58 00:04:24,880 --> 00:04:26,560 It's even better if he kills someone. 59 00:04:26,630 --> 00:04:28,070 The blame won't fall on me anyway. 60 00:04:29,760 --> 00:04:31,000 Song Mo, stop! 61 00:04:31,640 --> 00:04:33,800 -Young Lady, careful! -I've seen enough. Let's go. 62 00:04:33,880 --> 00:04:34,880 Let go! 63 00:04:36,280 --> 00:04:38,280 -Support me. -Yes, sir. 64 00:04:42,850 --> 00:04:45,159 Good thing I came prepared to fool Ding Wei. 65 00:04:45,680 --> 00:04:47,159 You knew we were acting? 66 00:04:47,680 --> 00:04:50,560 I heard from the jailer that Lord Song was interrogating you personally. 67 00:04:50,640 --> 00:04:52,720 I figured he wouldn't be that stupid, 68 00:04:52,909 --> 00:04:55,180 and that he could see through Ding Wei's setup. 69 00:04:56,800 --> 00:04:58,590 I could never compare to you, Lord Ji. 70 00:04:58,840 --> 00:04:59,840 Wherever you go, 71 00:05:00,120 --> 00:05:02,310 you're ready to sacrifice everything for the lady. 72 00:05:10,480 --> 00:05:12,120 They're still watching. Quick, insult me 73 00:05:19,440 --> 00:05:20,440 You scoundrel! 74 00:05:20,520 --> 00:05:22,960 What, you big mantis? Kill me if you dare! 75 00:05:29,880 --> 00:05:31,680 Looks like this is real. 76 00:05:34,159 --> 00:05:36,360 Order our men to wait a little longer. 77 00:05:36,560 --> 00:05:38,400 Let them finish their fight. We'll clean up the mess afterward. 78 00:05:38,560 --> 00:05:39,960 Yes, sir. 79 00:05:42,520 --> 00:05:43,960 -Kill me if you dare! -Don't push me! 80 00:05:44,050 --> 00:05:45,050 Do it! 81 00:05:46,080 --> 00:05:47,080 They're gone. 82 00:05:47,360 --> 00:05:48,480 Alright, let go. 83 00:05:48,760 --> 00:05:49,800 They're gone. 84 00:05:51,200 --> 00:05:52,490 Thank you both for your help. 85 00:05:52,920 --> 00:05:54,880 Su Lan, go check on Su Su. 86 00:05:55,400 --> 00:05:57,120 Keep watch outside. Alert us if anyone comes. 87 00:05:57,200 --> 00:05:58,200 Yes, Young Lady. 88 00:06:01,960 --> 00:06:04,110 It's going to leave scar if you don't get it treated. 89 00:06:06,200 --> 00:06:07,200 You've applied medicine? 90 00:06:11,640 --> 00:06:14,000 Military medicine is only good for stopping bleeding. 91 00:06:14,360 --> 00:06:16,220 This, however, is a premium healing ointment. 92 00:06:24,470 --> 00:06:27,420 I've always heard that you're brilliant but emotionally detached. 93 00:06:28,920 --> 00:06:31,920 Yet here you are, risking life and limb for Young Lady Zhao. 94 00:06:32,720 --> 00:06:34,159 You're quite the romantic after all. 95 00:06:36,640 --> 00:06:39,280 Little dreamer and I have known each other since we were little. 96 00:06:39,680 --> 00:06:42,350 She's my soulmate, so of course she's special to me. 97 00:06:42,480 --> 00:06:44,480 It's a bond you could never understand. 98 00:06:46,280 --> 00:06:47,280 Come. 99 00:06:50,880 --> 00:06:52,960 Something just feels off the more I think about it. 100 00:06:53,040 --> 00:06:54,600 How could we let Lord Ji go in there? 101 00:06:55,370 --> 00:06:57,770 What if he ends up fighting with General? 102 00:06:59,360 --> 00:07:02,200 General only instructed us to keep a close eye on Ding Wei 103 00:07:02,480 --> 00:07:03,910 and not cause unnecessary trouble. 104 00:07:04,110 --> 00:07:05,910 I'm just worried about General. 105 00:07:06,680 --> 00:07:08,360 As soon as we arrived in Futing and heard 106 00:07:08,440 --> 00:07:09,840 that Young Lady Zhao had been taken in, 107 00:07:09,920 --> 00:07:12,650 General went into the prison to save her without hesitation. 108 00:07:13,680 --> 00:07:15,880 Can't you see, Zheng? 109 00:07:16,660 --> 00:07:18,520 General has fallen in love with her. 110 00:07:18,600 --> 00:07:19,600 You... 111 00:07:20,200 --> 00:07:22,000 Do you think General is brainless like you? 112 00:07:25,200 --> 00:07:26,560 Interesting. 113 00:07:26,760 --> 00:07:27,760 This way, please, sir. 114 00:07:37,120 --> 00:07:38,320 The night Uncle died, 115 00:07:38,640 --> 00:07:40,930 someone saw Ding Wei leaving his residence late at night, 116 00:07:41,680 --> 00:07:43,600 but that alone isn't solid evidence. 117 00:07:44,280 --> 00:07:46,720 Now, with him falsely accusing the Miao family of colluding with the enemy, 118 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:49,310 it's like the thief crying thief, he's exposed himself. 119 00:07:49,400 --> 00:07:50,800 If we can get a confession out of him, 120 00:07:50,890 --> 00:07:52,340 we'll have grounds to convict him, 121 00:07:53,880 --> 00:07:55,280 Ding Wei claimed he found those bandit blades 122 00:07:55,360 --> 00:07:57,000 on the Miao family's merchant ship. 123 00:07:57,210 --> 00:07:58,570 The Directorate of Ceremonial must be looking into it. 124 00:07:59,360 --> 00:08:01,680 He's desperate to pin the blame on someone. 125 00:08:01,780 --> 00:08:02,980 I've looked into Ding Wei. 126 00:08:03,120 --> 00:08:05,250 He's been selling off disaster relief grain to line his pockets, 127 00:08:05,330 --> 00:08:06,650 while extorting the common folk. 128 00:08:06,960 --> 00:08:09,080 And now, he's trying to frame the Miao family. 129 00:08:09,640 --> 00:08:10,640 The deeper we dig, 130 00:08:10,720 --> 00:08:12,720 the more skeletons we'll uncover. 131 00:08:13,420 --> 00:08:15,200 If I can get on board the merchant ship, 132 00:08:15,540 --> 00:08:16,620 I'll find the answers. 133 00:08:17,600 --> 00:08:19,840 -I have to go. -Not just Duke of Ding, 134 00:08:20,240 --> 00:08:22,610 the Miao family deserves justice too. I'm going as well. 135 00:08:25,000 --> 00:08:26,000 What? 136 00:08:26,280 --> 00:08:28,490 Don't tell me you're going to board the ship together? 137 00:08:35,030 --> 00:08:36,030 How about this, 138 00:08:36,600 --> 00:08:38,140 I'll pretend to flatter Ding Wei 139 00:08:38,280 --> 00:08:40,360 and find a way to steal his token during our dinner. 140 00:08:51,410 --> 00:08:54,250 Let's hope Mantis Song won't mess up. 141 00:09:13,560 --> 00:09:15,040 I've spoken with Eunuch Ding. 142 00:09:17,120 --> 00:09:18,930 Since you're here to search the ship for jewelry, 143 00:09:19,120 --> 00:09:20,960 please wait here, My Lord. 144 00:09:22,480 --> 00:09:23,720 What's that supposed to mean? 145 00:09:23,850 --> 00:09:25,010 Are you trying to stop me? 146 00:09:25,160 --> 00:09:26,440 Please calm down, My Lord. 147 00:09:26,610 --> 00:09:28,170 Eunuch Ding has given strict orders, 148 00:09:28,510 --> 00:09:30,350 no one is allowed to board the ship. 149 00:09:35,480 --> 00:09:39,440 Officer, everything is clearly stated in this paper. 150 00:09:40,330 --> 00:09:42,170 When this ship was seized, 151 00:09:42,820 --> 00:09:44,140 it happened to be carrying 152 00:09:44,450 --> 00:09:46,510 a shipment of jewelry I purchased from overseas. 153 00:09:47,570 --> 00:09:48,850 They're worth a fortune. 154 00:09:50,560 --> 00:09:52,860 If I don't get them back, 155 00:09:54,450 --> 00:09:57,290 the madams will never forgive me. 156 00:09:58,760 --> 00:09:59,760 Comfort me. 157 00:10:01,120 --> 00:10:02,760 Alright, don't cry. 158 00:10:03,120 --> 00:10:05,320 Oh, my sweetheart, don't cry. 159 00:10:05,520 --> 00:10:06,520 Do you hear that? 160 00:10:07,680 --> 00:10:10,210 We just want to find the jewelry. Let us on board now. 161 00:10:10,360 --> 00:10:11,360 I'm sorry, My Lord. 162 00:10:11,910 --> 00:10:14,110 It's just that the ship is still under seal. 163 00:10:14,550 --> 00:10:18,360 Perhaps I could escort you with some soldiers to help search? 164 00:10:22,040 --> 00:10:25,920 Officer, are you treating me as some kind of criminal? 165 00:10:31,740 --> 00:10:32,740 Exactly. 166 00:10:32,960 --> 00:10:35,250 With so many people tagging along, it ruins all the fun. 167 00:10:35,400 --> 00:10:36,720 Do you have no sense of propriety? 168 00:10:36,790 --> 00:10:37,970 I wouldn't dare, My Lord. 169 00:10:38,160 --> 00:10:39,800 It's just we're in a difficult position. 170 00:10:43,800 --> 00:10:44,800 Is it easier now? 171 00:10:44,880 --> 00:10:45,880 Well... 172 00:10:46,560 --> 00:10:48,720 How about this, just him alone will go with you 173 00:10:49,040 --> 00:10:51,240 to guide you to the cargo hold to search for it. 174 00:10:51,330 --> 00:10:53,760 One incense stick's time should be more than enough, right? 175 00:10:54,520 --> 00:10:56,480 Fine. Come on. 176 00:10:59,960 --> 00:11:01,430 People call him a handsome general. 177 00:11:01,520 --> 00:11:02,800 More like a lecherous scoundrel. 178 00:11:04,850 --> 00:11:06,010 This way, My Lord. 179 00:11:06,800 --> 00:11:09,150 Young Lady Zhao, have you had enough of this seductive act? 180 00:11:09,360 --> 00:11:10,360 Even real married couples 181 00:11:10,600 --> 00:11:12,320 don't cling to each other all the time. 182 00:11:12,980 --> 00:11:14,740 My Lord, you're usually so composed, 183 00:11:15,170 --> 00:11:18,440 but when it comes to acting out flirtation and romance, 184 00:11:18,600 --> 00:11:20,040 you seem like a complete novice. 185 00:11:20,720 --> 00:11:23,200 Real married couples are respectful and reserved, 186 00:11:23,520 --> 00:11:25,040 but lovers are different. 187 00:11:25,240 --> 00:11:27,360 They hold onto each other constantly, 188 00:11:27,560 --> 00:11:30,120 and never take their eyes off one another. 189 00:11:45,680 --> 00:11:46,820 Is this convincing enough? 190 00:11:48,060 --> 00:11:50,740 You're quite the quick learner. 191 00:12:05,600 --> 00:12:07,200 As if pulling the night shift wasn't bad enough, 192 00:12:07,290 --> 00:12:09,290 but now I have to watch this? 193 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:11,680 At least they can hug to stay warm. 194 00:12:12,210 --> 00:12:13,210 What about me? 195 00:12:19,360 --> 00:12:20,910 This ship has a draft of fifteen feet. 196 00:12:21,320 --> 00:12:23,590 On the stretch of shallow water my uncle traveled, 197 00:12:23,760 --> 00:12:26,100 it would've certainly run aground if it had actually made the journey. 198 00:12:30,360 --> 00:12:31,880 The ship is this unstable 199 00:12:32,640 --> 00:12:34,680 because someone deliberately removed the ballast. 200 00:12:35,660 --> 00:12:37,950 Ding Wei's attempt to cover up the truth is undeniable. 201 00:12:39,640 --> 00:12:41,600 -It's not enough. -Not enough? 202 00:12:41,800 --> 00:12:44,520 My Lord, half an incense stick is gone. 203 00:12:45,130 --> 00:12:47,800 Don't you think you've admired the sea and moonlight enough by now? 204 00:12:47,950 --> 00:12:49,670 It's time to actually look for the jewelry. 205 00:12:49,880 --> 00:12:51,360 Where's the cargo hold? Lead the way. 206 00:12:53,120 --> 00:12:55,400 My Lord, please hurry and find it. I need to report back. 207 00:12:59,800 --> 00:13:00,840 If anyone comes later, 208 00:13:01,200 --> 00:13:03,200 I'll draw them away. Get off the ship when they aren't looking. 209 00:13:03,280 --> 00:13:04,280 Got it. 210 00:13:28,040 --> 00:13:29,520 These fruits are covered in mold. 211 00:13:33,990 --> 00:13:35,950 Even this bronze brazier has spots of corrosion. 212 00:13:36,600 --> 00:13:39,360 But those bandit blades only had bloodstains, 213 00:13:39,990 --> 00:13:40,990 no signs of corrosion. 214 00:13:43,480 --> 00:13:46,040 It doesn't matter. None of it matters. 215 00:13:49,440 --> 00:13:50,440 Chief. 216 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,000 Who's up there? 217 00:13:53,720 --> 00:13:54,840 Lord Song and a courtesan. 218 00:13:54,920 --> 00:13:56,510 They wanted to look for jewelry in the cargo hold. 219 00:13:57,400 --> 00:13:58,580 Who permitted you to let them in? 220 00:13:58,660 --> 00:14:00,280 They had Eunuch Ding's written order and token. 221 00:14:00,360 --> 00:14:01,360 Useless fools! 222 00:14:02,320 --> 00:14:04,200 -You lot, come with me! -Yes, sir! 223 00:14:06,600 --> 00:14:08,000 Even the tea bricks have mold. 224 00:14:08,400 --> 00:14:10,520 This proves that the blades were never on the ship, 225 00:14:11,160 --> 00:14:12,360 they were planted later. 226 00:14:14,300 --> 00:14:15,900 All of this can be used as evidence. 227 00:14:16,730 --> 00:14:17,730 Song Mo... 228 00:14:26,360 --> 00:14:28,060 A woman can be just as capable as any man. 229 00:14:35,230 --> 00:14:36,910 In books, there is beauty to be found. 230 00:14:41,800 --> 00:14:42,800 It was him. 231 00:14:53,080 --> 00:14:54,080 Someone's here. 232 00:15:03,400 --> 00:15:04,400 Stay on guard! 233 00:15:06,400 --> 00:15:08,520 Anyone who comes out through this passage, 234 00:15:08,880 --> 00:15:09,880 kill them on sight. 235 00:15:10,280 --> 00:15:12,200 -Yes, sir! -But that's Lord Song. 236 00:15:14,600 --> 00:15:17,640 I said kill them on sight! 237 00:15:22,600 --> 00:15:24,400 You few, go! 238 00:16:07,480 --> 00:16:08,480 They've over there! 239 00:16:12,320 --> 00:16:13,320 Get them! 240 00:16:17,120 --> 00:16:18,120 Give me the bow. 241 00:16:40,800 --> 00:16:41,800 Jump! 242 00:16:55,290 --> 00:16:57,920 My Lord, Song Mo boarded the ship with a woman 243 00:16:58,120 --> 00:16:59,270 and went straight for the helm. 244 00:16:59,350 --> 00:17:00,750 They're obviously looking for clue. 245 00:17:01,200 --> 00:17:03,750 My Lord, when we planted those blades, it was done too hastily. 246 00:17:04,079 --> 00:17:06,130 I'm afraid the ship won't hold up under scrutiny. 247 00:17:07,599 --> 00:17:11,800 Could they have found some evidence? 248 00:17:15,859 --> 00:17:17,700 What if I can get Dou Zhao to testify 249 00:17:18,040 --> 00:17:21,640 that the treasonous acts were all Miao An Su's doing? 250 00:17:22,319 --> 00:17:23,880 Well then, 251 00:17:24,319 --> 00:17:26,079 I'll report it to His Majesty 252 00:17:26,680 --> 00:17:29,200 and credit you for your service. 253 00:17:32,040 --> 00:17:34,080 Oh, no! I've been tricked! 254 00:17:34,560 --> 00:17:36,920 Eunuch Wang has arrived at the Judicial Office. 255 00:17:37,330 --> 00:17:39,010 He has asked to see you at once. 256 00:17:41,560 --> 00:17:43,720 -You may go. -Yes, sir. 257 00:17:45,600 --> 00:17:47,480 I can't go, I can't go! 258 00:17:48,040 --> 00:17:51,400 Listen, hurry home and gather my valuables. 259 00:17:51,520 --> 00:17:52,980 Get a carriage ready. I have to go. 260 00:17:53,360 --> 00:17:55,440 -Go, now! -Yes, sir! 261 00:17:57,840 --> 00:17:58,880 This is bad, this is bad. 262 00:18:28,440 --> 00:18:29,680 You're badly injured. 263 00:18:30,200 --> 00:18:31,200 It's just a scrape. 264 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,240 The arrow didn't even stay in. 265 00:18:36,360 --> 00:18:37,650 I'll help you with the bandage. 266 00:18:39,000 --> 00:18:40,000 It's fine. 267 00:18:40,640 --> 00:18:41,940 I've always handled it myself. 268 00:18:42,320 --> 00:18:43,360 This won't do. 269 00:18:44,200 --> 00:18:45,200 Trust me. 270 00:18:53,190 --> 00:18:54,190 Come on. 271 00:18:58,240 --> 00:18:59,560 Are you feeling shy? 272 00:19:01,680 --> 00:19:02,680 Why would I be shy? 273 00:19:08,580 --> 00:19:09,580 Hang in there. 274 00:19:10,140 --> 00:19:12,580 If it gets too painful, just scream. 275 00:19:16,860 --> 00:19:18,050 The Tale of the Silken Robe 276 00:19:19,400 --> 00:19:20,400 Young Lady Zhao, 277 00:19:21,080 --> 00:19:22,330 have you watched it before? 278 00:19:23,920 --> 00:19:29,480 Bravo! Bravo! 279 00:19:37,960 --> 00:19:39,520 He took another arrow for me. 280 00:19:40,560 --> 00:19:42,960 But this time, neither of us died. 281 00:19:46,960 --> 00:19:47,960 No, I haven't. 282 00:19:55,120 --> 00:19:57,480 Anyway, you didn't board the ship to look for evidence, 283 00:19:58,400 --> 00:20:00,430 you must have known Ding Wei was faking things. 284 00:20:00,600 --> 00:20:02,040 So why didn't you just arrest him? 285 00:20:02,120 --> 00:20:03,480 Why go along with this act? 286 00:20:04,280 --> 00:20:06,050 A petty figure like Ding Wei isn't capable 287 00:20:06,270 --> 00:20:08,320 of orchestrating the murder of Duke of Ding. 288 00:20:08,640 --> 00:20:10,240 Look at the archers on the ship today. 289 00:20:10,800 --> 00:20:11,800 They're well-trained, 290 00:20:12,160 --> 00:20:13,400 far beyond ordinary soldiers. 291 00:20:14,080 --> 00:20:16,530 There's definitely a more powerful mastermind behind this. 292 00:20:16,990 --> 00:20:18,510 Ding Wei is just a pawn. 293 00:20:19,810 --> 00:20:21,860 So, you're using this to lure the mastermind out. 294 00:20:23,040 --> 00:20:25,160 Knowing he's caught, Ding Wei will try to escape. 295 00:20:25,530 --> 00:20:26,850 We have to hurry back. 296 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,000 Don't worry. 297 00:20:29,440 --> 00:20:30,840 I'm counting on him to run. 298 00:20:34,960 --> 00:20:37,240 My Lord, I've packed everything. No one in the residence was alerted. 299 00:20:37,320 --> 00:20:38,320 Good. 300 00:20:38,800 --> 00:20:39,800 My Lord. 301 00:20:40,360 --> 00:20:41,700 Which direction should we take? 302 00:20:42,280 --> 00:20:44,360 Any direction is fine, just get moving! 303 00:20:48,080 --> 00:20:49,080 Go, go! 304 00:20:52,240 --> 00:20:53,240 M-my Lord! 305 00:20:53,400 --> 00:20:54,400 Why did you stop? 306 00:20:56,840 --> 00:20:58,360 Turn around! 307 00:20:59,440 --> 00:21:00,600 Hurry! 308 00:21:12,360 --> 00:21:13,360 Am I seeing things now? 309 00:21:13,760 --> 00:21:15,960 Why are there two of him? 310 00:21:34,960 --> 00:21:35,960 Su Su! 311 00:21:39,960 --> 00:21:42,080 Young Lady Zhao said if she doesn't return by morning, 312 00:21:42,160 --> 00:21:44,120 I'm to get you out first. Let's go. 313 00:21:45,280 --> 00:21:46,280 Easy. 314 00:21:48,960 --> 00:21:51,080 How dare you try to break her out of jail! 315 00:21:58,560 --> 00:21:59,560 Stop! 316 00:22:01,880 --> 00:22:03,160 Ding Wei was apprehended while attempting to flee 317 00:22:03,240 --> 00:22:04,860 after being found guilty of fabricating evidence. 318 00:22:05,120 --> 00:22:07,380 This case has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Service. 319 00:22:07,720 --> 00:22:08,760 But, My Lord, 320 00:22:08,840 --> 00:22:10,330 this woman has signed a confession. 321 00:22:10,400 --> 00:22:11,840 We have no authority to release her. 322 00:22:11,920 --> 00:22:13,800 You're a special kind of idiot, aren't you? 323 00:22:14,720 --> 00:22:16,080 If she signed a confession, 324 00:22:16,480 --> 00:22:18,200 there's definitely a prepared retraction letter as well. 325 00:22:18,280 --> 00:22:19,480 If you don't release her now, 326 00:22:19,560 --> 00:22:21,700 are you going to be complicit in Ding Wei's crimes? 327 00:22:23,320 --> 00:22:24,320 Let her go now! 328 00:22:28,280 --> 00:22:29,380 Are you alright? 329 00:22:29,460 --> 00:22:30,460 Let me see. 330 00:22:30,760 --> 00:22:31,760 I'm fine. 331 00:22:34,920 --> 00:22:36,550 Thank goodness your hands are fine. 332 00:22:36,930 --> 00:22:37,930 Zhao, 333 00:22:38,880 --> 00:22:40,160 I didn't betray you. 334 00:22:40,480 --> 00:22:41,480 I know. 335 00:22:42,120 --> 00:22:44,600 The Miao family's merchant ship is no longer under suspicion. 336 00:22:44,720 --> 00:22:46,420 You don't need to take the blame anymore. 337 00:22:46,600 --> 00:22:48,360 Come on, I'll take you home. 338 00:22:49,960 --> 00:22:50,960 Come. 339 00:23:01,640 --> 00:23:02,640 -Stay back! -Young Lady! 340 00:23:04,720 --> 00:23:06,560 Or I'll kill her now! 341 00:23:23,160 --> 00:23:26,080 Duke of Ding's case is far too complicated. 342 00:23:27,120 --> 00:23:28,400 From the Maritime Trade Office 343 00:23:28,490 --> 00:23:31,330 to the Judicial Office and the Provincial Administration, 344 00:23:31,680 --> 00:23:33,410 everyone has been under immense pressure 345 00:23:33,600 --> 00:23:36,000 to wrap this case up quickly! 346 00:23:36,400 --> 00:23:37,400 Where are your men now? 347 00:23:37,980 --> 00:23:40,570 They were just throwing their weight around here the other day. 348 00:23:40,920 --> 00:23:43,600 How come not a single one is here to save you? 349 00:23:44,060 --> 00:23:45,540 Is your life really that worthless? 350 00:23:46,390 --> 00:23:49,830 I was just too desperate 351 00:23:49,920 --> 00:23:51,960 and ended up believing their lies. 352 00:23:52,330 --> 00:23:54,370 But the Miao family has been arrested. 353 00:23:54,690 --> 00:23:56,010 If we release them now, 354 00:23:56,240 --> 00:23:58,680 where would that leave the dignity of the government offices? 355 00:23:58,800 --> 00:24:01,400 Wouldn't the people of Futing rebel? 356 00:24:05,760 --> 00:24:06,760 Eunuch Ding, 357 00:24:07,250 --> 00:24:09,370 you're quite the slippery eel of the officialdom. 358 00:24:10,340 --> 00:24:11,460 Even in a stagnant pond, 359 00:24:12,550 --> 00:24:14,630 you can still wriggle your way into an escape hole. 360 00:24:17,810 --> 00:24:19,530 Regardless of anything, 361 00:24:20,200 --> 00:24:22,800 my life is for His Majesty and Eunuch Wang to decide. 362 00:24:24,720 --> 00:24:26,400 My Lord, your thirst for revenge 363 00:24:27,140 --> 00:24:28,700 has blinded you, 364 00:24:29,490 --> 00:24:32,090 but Eunuch Wang will ensure justice is served. 365 00:24:35,000 --> 00:24:36,000 At this point, 366 00:24:37,240 --> 00:24:38,990 keeping up the act with me is pointless, 367 00:24:39,120 --> 00:24:40,280 don't you think? 368 00:24:41,920 --> 00:24:42,920 Talk. 369 00:24:43,480 --> 00:24:45,600 Who's the mastermind behind you? 370 00:24:48,600 --> 00:24:50,720 This has nothing to do with me. 371 00:24:51,040 --> 00:24:52,640 What mastermind are you talking about? 372 00:24:53,540 --> 00:24:54,700 My swordsmanship is skilled. 373 00:24:55,800 --> 00:24:57,520 Surely you've heard about it? 374 00:24:58,440 --> 00:24:59,440 General Song, 375 00:25:00,080 --> 00:25:02,040 Duke of Ding is already dead. 376 00:25:02,560 --> 00:25:06,760 Are you really going to throw away your future and your life for this? 377 00:25:07,520 --> 00:25:09,270 The human body has over a hundred acupoints 378 00:25:09,680 --> 00:25:10,960 and dozens of joints. 379 00:25:11,280 --> 00:25:12,360 Do you know 380 00:25:12,960 --> 00:25:13,960 which one hurts the most? 381 00:25:16,040 --> 00:25:17,180 This is only the first cut. 382 00:25:18,800 --> 00:25:21,690 I'll talk! I'll talk! 383 00:25:22,280 --> 00:25:23,640 I'm a eunuch, 384 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:26,600 with only a nephew left to carry on the family line. 385 00:25:27,080 --> 00:25:29,680 Two years ago, the boy made a foolish mistake. 386 00:25:29,880 --> 00:25:32,320 Duke of Ding caught him smuggling salt. 387 00:25:32,470 --> 00:25:34,670 I begged him humbly, pleaded for mercy, 388 00:25:35,440 --> 00:25:38,360 asking for even exile as a punishment, 389 00:25:38,560 --> 00:25:40,280 but he showed no leniency, 390 00:25:40,580 --> 00:25:42,420 and my family's line was cut off. 391 00:25:43,480 --> 00:25:44,480 So, 392 00:25:45,640 --> 00:25:47,520 when he was being escorted to the capital, 393 00:25:48,520 --> 00:25:50,440 I decided it was time for revenge. 394 00:25:50,520 --> 00:25:53,200 Don't try to fool me with half-truths and lies! 395 00:25:53,480 --> 00:25:56,240 The Jiying Guards who traveled with my uncle were skilled fighters. 396 00:25:56,560 --> 00:25:58,440 With the useless men you had, 397 00:25:58,600 --> 00:25:59,770 how could you have pulled this off? 398 00:26:00,080 --> 00:26:01,300 I'll ask you one more time. 399 00:26:02,440 --> 00:26:04,080 Who's the mastermind? 400 00:26:04,720 --> 00:26:06,510 Who lent you those assassins? 401 00:26:07,680 --> 00:26:09,680 It was revenge for the end of my family line. 402 00:26:10,080 --> 00:26:12,280 It wasn't under anyone's orders. 403 00:26:13,040 --> 00:26:15,280 The Military Command or the Directorate of Ceremonial? 404 00:26:16,280 --> 00:26:17,880 Even if you keep your lips tight, 405 00:26:18,720 --> 00:26:21,360 as long as your heart is beating, your muscles are moving, 406 00:26:21,440 --> 00:26:23,030 and your face shows any expression, 407 00:26:23,800 --> 00:26:25,480 I can piece together most of it. 408 00:26:26,560 --> 00:26:28,680 People from both the agencies helped you, 409 00:26:28,760 --> 00:26:30,670 but they're not the masterminds, are they? 410 00:26:31,640 --> 00:26:33,330 Someone in the Directorate of Ceremonial? 411 00:26:34,420 --> 00:26:35,500 Or a royalty? 412 00:26:39,960 --> 00:26:41,890 You'd rather bite your tongue. 413 00:26:43,290 --> 00:26:46,530 Fine, I'll exchange your life for the truth then. 414 00:27:13,080 --> 00:27:14,480 Took you long enough. 415 00:27:15,000 --> 00:27:16,000 Drop your bow, 416 00:27:16,900 --> 00:27:18,940 or the woman you hold dearest 417 00:27:19,300 --> 00:27:20,980 will die because of you. 418 00:27:22,520 --> 00:27:24,880 The act I played with you, they believed it. 419 00:27:27,050 --> 00:27:28,560 I have nothing to do with this case, 420 00:27:28,790 --> 00:27:30,590 and I have no relationship with him. 421 00:27:30,890 --> 00:27:32,250 You've really misunderstood. 422 00:27:33,840 --> 00:27:34,840 Stop lying. 423 00:27:35,560 --> 00:27:36,560 Song Mo, 424 00:27:37,480 --> 00:27:39,240 I know she's your woman. 425 00:27:39,920 --> 00:27:43,200 I want to trade her life for Eunuch Ding's. 426 00:27:43,540 --> 00:27:45,660 What do you think of that deal? 427 00:27:47,280 --> 00:27:49,240 She's just one of my pawns. 428 00:27:49,720 --> 00:27:50,960 Her life means nothing to me. 429 00:27:51,640 --> 00:27:52,640 You're lying! 430 00:27:52,880 --> 00:27:53,920 Let's bet on it then. 431 00:27:55,120 --> 00:27:57,000 Her frail little body 432 00:27:57,320 --> 00:28:00,360 is as easy to pierce as a piece of paper. 433 00:28:02,070 --> 00:28:03,070 Young Lady Dou, 434 00:28:03,640 --> 00:28:05,000 I'll play a tune 435 00:28:05,320 --> 00:28:07,910 from The Lovers' Reunion at the Pavilion to mourn you 436 00:28:08,860 --> 00:28:10,460 every year during Qingming Festival. 437 00:29:06,160 --> 00:29:08,520 Striking with the dominant hand, slashing downward from the upper right. 438 00:29:08,600 --> 00:29:11,150 No wonder the cut was narrow at the front and wide at the back. 439 00:29:11,520 --> 00:29:13,190 You're the ones who killed my uncle. 440 00:29:30,440 --> 00:29:33,010 Getting involved with Song Yan Tang is bound to bring trouble. 441 00:29:34,360 --> 00:29:36,890 To clear Duke of Ding's name, he would even risk his own life. 442 00:29:36,970 --> 00:29:38,810 Would he care about Young Lady Zhao's life? 443 00:29:40,680 --> 00:29:41,680 I care. 444 00:29:42,280 --> 00:29:43,280 I'll save her. 445 00:29:55,040 --> 00:29:57,130 I wanted to use Ding Wei as bait to lure them out. 446 00:29:57,640 --> 00:29:59,190 I didn't mean to drag you into this. 447 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,000 I'm sorry. 448 00:30:02,530 --> 00:30:04,570 You helped me and the Miao family escape trouble. 449 00:30:05,550 --> 00:30:07,670 Of course they'd assume we're working together. 450 00:30:08,120 --> 00:30:09,120 It's not your fault. 451 00:30:14,080 --> 00:30:15,510 Why are your hands shaking so much? 452 00:30:16,760 --> 00:30:17,760 I'm fine. 453 00:30:19,830 --> 00:30:21,870 Being shot with two arrows in two days 454 00:30:22,430 --> 00:30:25,110 would terrify most people. 455 00:30:26,790 --> 00:30:27,790 But, Young Lady Zhao, 456 00:30:30,190 --> 00:30:31,310 you're not like most people. 457 00:30:38,040 --> 00:30:39,040 When I was a child, 458 00:30:40,330 --> 00:30:43,890 I had a dream of being pierced by an arrow. 459 00:30:45,720 --> 00:30:46,720 A dream? 460 00:31:33,840 --> 00:31:35,200 That man was just a distraction. 461 00:31:35,440 --> 00:31:38,320 Their real plan is to burn the ship and silence everyone. 462 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:42,730 Didn't it occur to you that maybe I was waiting for them to come? 463 00:32:05,320 --> 00:32:06,320 Drop your weapons, 464 00:32:06,400 --> 00:32:07,520 and we'll spare your lives. 465 00:32:09,160 --> 00:32:10,200 You've set up an ambush? 466 00:32:10,360 --> 00:32:11,720 It's hard to make one person talk, 467 00:32:11,920 --> 00:32:14,320 but getting a group to spill the truth is much easier. 468 00:32:21,480 --> 00:32:23,960 Next time we meet, don't forget to tell me about your dream. 469 00:32:33,240 --> 00:32:34,240 Are you alright? 470 00:32:51,520 --> 00:32:53,960 I know you never planned to return alive, 471 00:32:55,080 --> 00:32:56,080 but staying alive 472 00:32:57,520 --> 00:32:59,120 is better than a fate worse than death. 473 00:33:03,000 --> 00:33:04,600 No matter how you torture us, 474 00:33:04,680 --> 00:33:07,200 we will never betray our master! 475 00:33:07,990 --> 00:33:08,990 Very well! 476 00:33:10,150 --> 00:33:12,270 You're all men who value loyalty above life itself! 477 00:33:13,240 --> 00:33:16,480 But will your parents, wives, and children 478 00:33:17,480 --> 00:33:19,400 survive our torture? 479 00:33:20,080 --> 00:33:21,740 I may not be able to find your master, 480 00:33:22,160 --> 00:33:23,160 but do you think 481 00:33:24,410 --> 00:33:26,690 I won't find your families? 482 00:33:28,080 --> 00:33:30,160 General is fair and just. 483 00:33:31,760 --> 00:33:33,080 About Duke of Ding's death, 484 00:33:33,480 --> 00:33:35,680 you're just pawns carrying out orders. 485 00:33:36,360 --> 00:33:37,820 Now that you've been captured alive, 486 00:33:38,280 --> 00:33:41,160 think about what your master would do to your families. 487 00:33:41,600 --> 00:33:42,890 Tell us who the mastermind is. 488 00:33:43,440 --> 00:33:45,440 I will protect your family. 489 00:33:46,120 --> 00:33:48,400 Loyalty is priceless, 490 00:33:48,840 --> 00:33:49,840 and I, Song Mo, 491 00:33:50,880 --> 00:33:51,880 will return the favor! 492 00:33:52,870 --> 00:33:53,870 My daughter is only four. 493 00:33:54,280 --> 00:33:55,280 I... I'll talk. 494 00:33:55,710 --> 00:33:56,710 I'll tell you! 495 00:33:59,560 --> 00:34:00,560 Say it. 496 00:34:11,360 --> 00:34:12,360 Dou Zhao! 497 00:34:13,080 --> 00:34:14,080 Young Lady! 498 00:34:19,000 --> 00:34:20,159 -Eunuch Wang... -Are you hurt? 499 00:34:20,270 --> 00:34:22,429 These men are assassins sent to kill us onboard. 500 00:34:23,040 --> 00:34:24,159 They've agreed to confess. 501 00:34:24,239 --> 00:34:26,840 With overnight questioning, they're bound to reveal the truth. 502 00:34:28,080 --> 00:34:30,480 My Lord, your intelligence and bravery are unmatched. 503 00:34:31,040 --> 00:34:32,380 Thank you for your efforts. 504 00:34:32,969 --> 00:34:34,530 Young Lady Zhao must be quite shaken. 505 00:34:34,820 --> 00:34:37,730 Lord Ji, please take her home. 506 00:34:39,800 --> 00:34:40,800 Come on. 507 00:34:44,719 --> 00:34:47,060 My Lord, please come with me to the Judicial Office 508 00:34:47,139 --> 00:34:49,199 for a thorough interrogation. 509 00:34:49,560 --> 00:34:53,040 A recorded confession will make the case airtight. 510 00:34:53,600 --> 00:34:54,600 Of course. 511 00:34:55,360 --> 00:34:56,560 -Lu Ming. -Yes, sir. 512 00:34:56,639 --> 00:34:57,640 Hand them over. 513 00:34:58,170 --> 00:34:59,170 Sheathe your blades! 514 00:35:28,120 --> 00:35:29,120 Wang Yuan, how dare you! 515 00:35:31,280 --> 00:35:32,280 What are you doing? 516 00:35:37,680 --> 00:35:39,080 The investigation has concluded. 517 00:35:39,800 --> 00:35:43,520 Duke of Ding and his kin were guilty of treasonous collusion. 518 00:35:44,400 --> 00:35:46,480 All male members of the family are to be exiled, 519 00:35:46,560 --> 00:35:48,720 and the women returned to their ancestral home. 520 00:35:49,600 --> 00:35:53,800 The Duke's death has been concluded as the sole act of Ding Wei. 521 00:35:54,080 --> 00:35:55,840 The case is hereby closed. 522 00:35:57,720 --> 00:35:58,720 This is justice. 523 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,920 At least the Jiang family's lives are spared. 524 00:36:03,400 --> 00:36:05,000 You're here to silence the witnesses. 525 00:36:05,920 --> 00:36:07,560 Song Mo, 526 00:36:08,130 --> 00:36:09,510 for obstructing official duties, 527 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,360 is ordered to return to the capital. 528 00:36:11,440 --> 00:36:12,440 So decreed! 529 00:36:16,480 --> 00:36:17,480 You... 530 00:36:20,160 --> 00:36:23,880 Eunuch Wang, every word and action of yours comes directly from His Majesty. 531 00:36:24,600 --> 00:36:27,580 His Majesty knows there's more to Duke of Ding's death than meets the eye. 532 00:36:28,270 --> 00:36:29,270 Why then? 533 00:36:30,160 --> 00:36:32,040 Why did His Majesty kill these witnesses? 534 00:36:32,640 --> 00:36:34,800 Why does His Majesty want to bury the truth? 535 00:36:35,440 --> 00:36:36,440 What... 536 00:36:37,480 --> 00:36:40,240 What truth is so terrible it can't be revealed? 537 00:36:41,600 --> 00:36:43,720 I owe my life to His Majesty. 538 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:47,000 It's never been mine to give. 539 00:36:47,440 --> 00:36:49,110 My Lord, if you wish to vent your anger, 540 00:36:49,440 --> 00:36:50,520 just kill me then. 541 00:36:51,880 --> 00:36:55,040 But if you still want to uncover the truth, know this, 542 00:36:56,480 --> 00:36:58,200 not just the Jiang family, 543 00:36:58,600 --> 00:36:59,960 but your own family 544 00:37:00,320 --> 00:37:03,960 and Duke of Ding's loyal troops who defied the imperial decree, 545 00:37:04,810 --> 00:37:06,170 all of you will die. 546 00:37:16,440 --> 00:37:19,030 His Majesty and Duke of Ding shared decades of camaraderie. 547 00:37:19,360 --> 00:37:22,130 Planting seeds of doubt in His Majesty's mind is no easy task. 548 00:37:22,520 --> 00:37:24,200 And who could possibly command Ding Wei, 549 00:37:24,330 --> 00:37:26,510 someone directly under the jurisdiction of the inner palace? 550 00:37:28,520 --> 00:37:31,640 The one pulling the strings, wielding power over such diverse forces, 551 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:35,160 must hold a position of power that few would dare to challenge. 552 00:37:42,920 --> 00:37:44,080 Tell me why. 553 00:37:48,360 --> 00:37:49,800 There is no why. 554 00:37:57,800 --> 00:38:01,320 Since Ding Wei entered the palace at the age of seven 555 00:38:03,200 --> 00:38:07,040 and called me his godfather, 556 00:38:07,440 --> 00:38:10,440 I've looked after him for 20 years. 557 00:38:11,880 --> 00:38:13,600 If there were any way to save him, 558 00:38:14,710 --> 00:38:17,590 do you think I would let him die? 559 00:38:18,660 --> 00:38:21,220 Every reward or punishment comes as a grace from the ruler. 560 00:38:22,200 --> 00:38:25,500 When a ruler commands a subject to die, to disobey is treason. 561 00:38:26,600 --> 00:38:27,600 My Lord, 562 00:38:28,080 --> 00:38:29,400 I had no choice, 563 00:38:30,160 --> 00:38:31,640 but you still do. 564 00:38:45,680 --> 00:38:46,680 Get up! 565 00:38:46,960 --> 00:38:49,560 Grand General spent his life fighting to protect this nation. 566 00:38:49,880 --> 00:38:51,410 He doesn't deserve to die dishonored 567 00:38:51,680 --> 00:38:52,680 and bear such disgrace! 568 00:39:29,960 --> 00:39:34,320 Duke of Ding's Army has defended the nation and safeguarded the land. 569 00:39:34,840 --> 00:39:38,600 They are the pillar of the court and the backbone of the country. 570 00:39:38,730 --> 00:39:41,010 His Majesty bestows upon them the Yuanyang Blades 571 00:39:41,120 --> 00:39:43,320 to honor their achievements. 572 00:39:43,840 --> 00:39:45,000 -So decreed! -Your Majesty, 573 00:39:45,200 --> 00:39:47,440 I'm more comfortable with the sword 574 00:39:47,640 --> 00:39:48,760 you personally forged for me 575 00:39:48,870 --> 00:39:50,410 before your ascension to the throne. 576 00:39:50,610 --> 00:39:52,930 I doubt I'll be able to get used to these new blades. 577 00:39:54,160 --> 00:39:55,680 I come all the way here to honor the troops. 578 00:39:55,760 --> 00:39:57,160 If you publicly reject my gift, 579 00:39:57,240 --> 00:39:59,400 what's left of my imperial dignity? 580 00:39:59,960 --> 00:40:00,960 Right, right. 581 00:40:03,600 --> 00:40:05,880 Pass them to my successor then. 582 00:40:06,880 --> 00:40:07,880 Song Mo. 583 00:40:10,760 --> 00:40:11,760 Loyalty... 584 00:40:13,270 --> 00:40:14,270 Take it. 585 00:40:15,810 --> 00:40:16,810 Filial piety... 586 00:40:17,440 --> 00:40:20,000 Your Majesty, I will uphold the spirit of the Duke of Ding's Army, 587 00:40:20,080 --> 00:40:21,200 carry on my uncle's legacy, 588 00:40:21,360 --> 00:40:23,890 serve the nation with unwavering loyalty, and repay your grace! 589 00:40:30,920 --> 00:40:31,920 How can I 590 00:40:33,360 --> 00:40:34,890 offer loyalty to a nation like this? 591 00:40:35,960 --> 00:40:36,960 How can I 592 00:40:38,590 --> 00:40:40,160 repay a nation that's lost its way? 593 00:40:50,200 --> 00:40:51,800 To guard the land and protect its people, 594 00:40:51,880 --> 00:40:53,320 steadfast in righteous resolve. 595 00:40:53,920 --> 00:40:55,400 A lone soul, a loyal heart, 596 00:40:55,680 --> 00:40:57,290 now lamenting beneath the eternal skies. 597 00:40:58,000 --> 00:41:00,840 No wonder he only used the spear that night, 598 00:41:01,640 --> 00:41:03,000 without the Yuanyang Blades. 599 00:41:03,960 --> 00:41:05,200 It was on this very day 600 00:41:06,120 --> 00:41:07,850 that the big change crushed his spirit, 601 00:41:07,930 --> 00:41:09,050 leaving him disheartened. 602 00:41:09,960 --> 00:41:11,570 He cast aside loyalty and filial piety, 603 00:41:11,920 --> 00:41:13,080 leaving only hatred. 604 00:41:19,960 --> 00:41:21,560 These blades were bestowed by His Majesty. 605 00:41:21,640 --> 00:41:24,440 Damaging them would be considered a grave act of disrespect. 606 00:41:26,520 --> 00:41:29,680 The Emperor is cold and ungrateful, repaying loyalty with betrayal. 607 00:41:31,400 --> 00:41:33,140 Why should I remain loyal to such a ruler? 608 00:41:34,170 --> 00:41:35,370 If heaven wrongs me, 609 00:41:36,640 --> 00:41:37,640 I will defy heaven. 610 00:41:38,470 --> 00:41:39,510 If the way betrays me, 611 00:41:40,320 --> 00:41:41,360 I will abandon the way. 612 00:41:42,280 --> 00:41:44,280 Even loyal subjects would end up in unjust death. 613 00:41:45,160 --> 00:41:46,480 Then why shouldn't I turn into 614 00:41:47,550 --> 00:41:49,230 the very traitor and villain they fear? 615 00:41:57,920 --> 00:41:59,390 This is the permit to take the ship. 616 00:41:59,700 --> 00:42:00,700 Go. 617 00:42:01,600 --> 00:42:03,440 I won't drag you into this again. 618 00:42:05,230 --> 00:42:06,230 Alright. 619 00:42:10,840 --> 00:42:12,400 Let's never see each other again. 620 00:42:30,960 --> 00:42:33,960 I'm poisoned. My time is running out. 621 00:42:34,440 --> 00:42:37,320 I only regret that I can't clear Duke of Ding's name before I die. 622 00:42:38,280 --> 00:42:39,730 Instead, I've dragged you into this 623 00:42:41,040 --> 00:42:44,400 and led you to bear this disgrace, costing you your life. 624 00:43:07,800 --> 00:43:09,060 Don't you see? The true strength of a blade 625 00:43:09,140 --> 00:43:10,760 isn't in striking, but in restraint. 626 00:43:11,400 --> 00:43:12,400 From this day forward, 627 00:43:13,040 --> 00:43:15,200 you are him. 628 00:43:16,030 --> 00:43:18,950 I intend to uncover the truth and take vengeance on the real killer. 629 00:43:19,400 --> 00:43:22,040 Through hell and high water!