1 00:00:03,160 --> 00:00:09,360 (Crown Prince's Manor, South Hui Kingdom) 2 00:01:25,400 --> 00:01:27,680 (Episode 1) 3 00:01:33,640 --> 00:01:35,240 The crown prince has returned. 4 00:01:35,320 --> 00:01:36,480 It's time for him to gloat. 5 00:01:36,840 --> 00:01:38,040 Shu He, won't you go see him? 6 00:01:39,440 --> 00:01:42,000 All the officials will want to congratulate him. 7 00:01:42,520 --> 00:01:43,520 I won't be missed. 8 00:01:44,720 --> 00:01:46,640 You can take this opportunity... 9 00:01:47,200 --> 00:01:48,440 to tell His Highness... 10 00:01:48,920 --> 00:01:50,960 that you want to live in seclusion. 11 00:01:52,320 --> 00:01:55,280 (Shen Song, a guest at the Sixth Prince's Manor) 12 00:01:58,600 --> 00:01:59,800 I'll wait a little longer. 13 00:02:01,000 --> 00:02:02,696 Although the crown prince came back victorious, 14 00:02:02,720 --> 00:02:05,440 this battle has also depleted Father's years of hard work. 15 00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:07,560 Under such circumstances, 16 00:02:07,920 --> 00:02:10,200 I really can't add to Father's worries right now. 17 00:02:13,280 --> 00:02:14,920 Mountains and oceans will return someday. 18 00:02:15,240 --> 00:02:16,760 And friends will meet again someday. 19 00:02:22,960 --> 00:02:23,960 Your Highness, 20 00:02:24,200 --> 00:02:26,479 Prime Minister Gu invites you to his residence. 21 00:02:26,480 --> 00:02:29,040 (Huo Ying, Imperial Guard Commander of the Sixth Prince's Manor) 22 00:02:35,000 --> 00:02:36,039 Prime Minister Gu is suspicious... 23 00:02:36,040 --> 00:02:37,240 and cautious. 24 00:02:38,440 --> 00:02:40,440 Why would he want to see me at this time? 25 00:02:41,840 --> 00:02:43,519 Prime Minister Gu knows how you feel, 26 00:02:43,520 --> 00:02:45,801 but he constantly invites you to join the imperial court. 27 00:02:46,200 --> 00:02:47,760 He's not a simple person. 28 00:02:49,560 --> 00:02:51,040 I know what you're worried about. 29 00:02:51,960 --> 00:02:54,400 Back when my mother was killed, why did I go missing? 30 00:02:55,080 --> 00:02:57,040 Why was General Duan killed? 31 00:02:58,040 --> 00:02:59,840 Prime Minister Gu must have had a hand in it. 32 00:03:03,760 --> 00:03:05,440 I won't let anyone hurt me again. 33 00:03:09,280 --> 00:03:10,280 Shu He. 34 00:03:11,520 --> 00:03:12,760 If I'm not back by 9pm, 35 00:03:13,080 --> 00:03:14,679 please go to Prime Minister Gu's manor... 36 00:03:14,680 --> 00:03:15,800 and check on the situation. 37 00:03:59,160 --> 00:04:00,160 There's an assassin! 38 00:04:00,640 --> 00:04:01,640 Guards! 39 00:04:03,360 --> 00:04:04,720 Protect His Highness! 40 00:04:17,800 --> 00:04:19,759 Your Highness, the intruder was shot with an arrow. 41 00:04:19,760 --> 00:04:21,240 He climbed over the wall and escaped. 42 00:04:21,920 --> 00:04:23,080 Search the whole city. 43 00:04:23,400 --> 00:04:24,640 Capture him alive. 44 00:04:25,520 --> 00:04:26,720 I want to see... 45 00:04:27,200 --> 00:04:29,879 who dares to attack the manor of the crown prince of South Hui. 46 00:04:29,880 --> 00:04:31,880 (Xiao Shu Qian, Crown Prince of South Hui Kingdom) 47 00:05:03,200 --> 00:05:04,200 Your Highness. 48 00:05:09,840 --> 00:05:10,840 Help me. 49 00:05:13,360 --> 00:05:14,360 Help me. 50 00:05:16,240 --> 00:05:17,719 (Five years ago) 51 00:05:17,720 --> 00:05:19,440 After you came from the Shadow Guard Camp, 52 00:05:20,400 --> 00:05:21,799 you've never revealed yourself... 53 00:05:21,800 --> 00:05:23,640 while standing guard in my chambers, have you? 54 00:05:23,960 --> 00:05:25,919 I've been by Your Highness's side day and night. 55 00:05:25,920 --> 00:05:26,920 I haven't seen anyone. 56 00:05:28,160 --> 00:05:29,800 You don't have to come starting tomorrow. 57 00:05:30,960 --> 00:05:32,080 What have I done wrong? 58 00:05:32,880 --> 00:05:34,000 Starting tomorrow, 59 00:05:34,800 --> 00:05:36,079 I'll have Steward Liu arrange for you to stay... 60 00:05:36,080 --> 00:05:37,200 at Sixth Prince's residence. 61 00:05:37,880 --> 00:05:39,120 With your capability, 62 00:05:40,040 --> 00:05:41,960 you should be able to win Shu He's favor. 63 00:05:43,560 --> 00:05:45,080 I'm at your service, Your Highness. 64 00:05:53,120 --> 00:05:54,360 They all like him. 65 00:05:57,840 --> 00:05:59,160 They like that he's smart. 66 00:06:00,920 --> 00:06:02,279 They like that he's kind... 67 00:06:02,280 --> 00:06:03,320 and do not vie or compete. 68 00:06:06,840 --> 00:06:08,759 But now Father says I'm weak. 69 00:06:08,760 --> 00:06:10,120 He's forcing me to fight with him. 70 00:06:14,440 --> 00:06:15,600 Do you think my brother... 71 00:06:17,400 --> 00:06:19,120 is really a loafer? 72 00:06:21,360 --> 00:06:22,559 Or is he just lying low... 73 00:06:22,560 --> 00:06:24,400 and pretending to be an ignorant child? 74 00:06:27,640 --> 00:06:28,640 Will you... 75 00:06:30,040 --> 00:06:31,200 be like them... 76 00:06:34,640 --> 00:06:35,680 and like him too? 77 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:43,240 I only have one master in this life. 78 00:06:43,760 --> 00:06:44,920 That is you, Your Highness. 79 00:06:58,440 --> 00:06:59,880 This medicine is called Blood Dove. 80 00:07:01,560 --> 00:07:03,360 You must take a Rhino Horn Pill every month. 81 00:07:05,040 --> 00:07:06,600 Otherwise, the poison will take effect. 82 00:07:07,440 --> 00:07:08,840 You'll wish you were dead. 83 00:07:24,880 --> 00:07:25,920 Good boy. 84 00:07:32,480 --> 00:07:33,760 There is a thunderstorm tonight. 85 00:07:35,680 --> 00:07:36,680 Stand guard here. 86 00:07:39,080 --> 00:07:40,720 After I infiltrate Sixth Prince's manor, 87 00:07:41,720 --> 00:07:43,079 I'll come back... 88 00:07:43,080 --> 00:07:44,840 to accompany Your Highness on stormy nights. 89 00:07:46,080 --> 00:07:47,280 You are the only one I trust. 90 00:07:48,320 --> 00:07:49,320 You must be loyal to me. 91 00:07:52,400 --> 00:07:53,400 Don't use your qi. 92 00:07:55,440 --> 00:07:56,440 All right. 93 00:07:56,960 --> 00:07:57,960 Thank you, 94 00:07:58,160 --> 00:07:59,160 Crown Prince... 95 00:08:07,800 --> 00:08:09,759 Catch the assassin! Come on. You two, go that way! 96 00:08:09,760 --> 00:08:11,199 - Yes. - You two, go that way. 97 00:08:11,200 --> 00:08:12,679 - Yes. - Hurry. Catch the assassin! 98 00:08:12,680 --> 00:08:14,199 - Get more help! - Come on! Catch the assassin! 99 00:08:14,200 --> 00:08:15,920 Who's there? There's someone. 100 00:08:24,160 --> 00:08:25,640 Who is in there? Come out! 101 00:08:44,160 --> 00:08:45,280 Take a good look... 102 00:08:46,080 --> 00:08:47,080 at who I am. 103 00:08:47,680 --> 00:08:48,680 Your Highness. 104 00:08:49,320 --> 00:08:50,656 It's not safe on the streets today. 105 00:08:50,680 --> 00:08:52,160 You should go back to your residence. 106 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:54,240 You may go. 107 00:08:54,920 --> 00:08:55,920 Let's go! 108 00:09:02,640 --> 00:09:03,760 May I ask... 109 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,000 Don't move. 110 00:09:06,240 --> 00:09:08,760 May I ask what your name is? 111 00:09:12,640 --> 00:09:14,640 They didn't look like imperial guards. 112 00:09:15,480 --> 00:09:17,280 They looked like the crown prince's soldiers. 113 00:09:17,800 --> 00:09:19,639 Why did you take the risk... 114 00:09:19,640 --> 00:09:21,040 and provoke them? 115 00:09:33,000 --> 00:09:34,960 Your Highness, mind your own business. 116 00:09:36,040 --> 00:09:37,040 Don't talk too much. 117 00:09:55,800 --> 00:09:57,000 Don't force me. 118 00:09:58,000 --> 00:10:00,760 Are you looking for this? 119 00:10:02,440 --> 00:10:04,760 With this jade token, you can leave the city. 120 00:10:10,720 --> 00:10:12,320 Sixth Prince, do you want to help me... 121 00:10:13,320 --> 00:10:17,240 or capture me at the city gate with this jade token? 122 00:10:18,960 --> 00:10:20,400 I like to make friends. 123 00:10:20,960 --> 00:10:22,079 Though you held me hostage, 124 00:10:22,080 --> 00:10:23,400 you didn't hurt me at all. 125 00:10:23,920 --> 00:10:25,440 It shows that you're not a bad person. 126 00:10:26,120 --> 00:10:27,160 I'm willing to let you go. 127 00:10:27,400 --> 00:10:28,760 I'll keep my promise. 128 00:10:31,160 --> 00:10:32,320 Go. 129 00:10:32,640 --> 00:10:35,440 Don't do evil deeds again. 130 00:11:19,320 --> 00:11:21,400 Brother, save me! 131 00:11:24,880 --> 00:11:26,920 Brother, save me! 132 00:11:51,320 --> 00:11:52,600 This silhouette... 133 00:11:53,160 --> 00:11:54,600 looks so familiar. 134 00:12:04,040 --> 00:12:05,480 You failed tonight. 135 00:12:05,800 --> 00:12:06,839 You should be sent back to the North Kingdom... 136 00:12:06,840 --> 00:12:07,840 to be punished. 137 00:12:07,840 --> 00:12:08,840 I was incompetent. 138 00:12:09,400 --> 00:12:10,960 I'm willing to accept any punishment. 139 00:12:11,880 --> 00:12:13,640 But it's a good opportunity. 140 00:12:13,800 --> 00:12:15,240 You met the sixth prince. 141 00:12:16,160 --> 00:12:17,720 Stay by Xiao Shu He's side. 142 00:12:18,120 --> 00:12:20,000 You will get another chance to kill him. 143 00:12:20,680 --> 00:12:22,480 Are you sure he didn't recognize you tonight? 144 00:12:22,880 --> 00:12:23,880 I'm sure. 145 00:12:24,560 --> 00:12:26,600 After all, the last time we met, we were just kids. 146 00:12:32,080 --> 00:12:34,319 Don't cry. Are you hurt? 147 00:12:34,320 --> 00:12:36,999 (Young Duan Zi Ang) 148 00:12:37,000 --> 00:12:39,079 Don't be afraid. Have you heard of General Duan? 149 00:12:39,080 --> 00:12:40,680 He's the most powerful man in South Hui. 150 00:12:41,120 --> 00:12:42,400 I'm his son. 151 00:12:42,720 --> 00:12:44,280 I'm Duan Zi Ang. 152 00:12:45,160 --> 00:12:47,040 I... I am Shu He. 153 00:12:52,840 --> 00:12:53,840 It's just that... 154 00:12:55,000 --> 00:12:56,760 I'm not sure if he still remembers me. 155 00:12:58,920 --> 00:13:00,919 (Gu Manor) 156 00:13:00,920 --> 00:13:03,839 (Prime Minister Gu's residence, South Hui Kingdom) 157 00:13:03,840 --> 00:13:06,480 Capturing assassins is the Imperial Guards' duty. 158 00:13:07,000 --> 00:13:08,720 If anyone encounters the assassin tonight, 159 00:13:09,360 --> 00:13:11,480 you have the authority to execute on sight. 160 00:13:11,560 --> 00:13:12,560 - Yes! - Yes! 161 00:13:13,840 --> 00:13:14,840 Prime Minister Gu. 162 00:13:17,440 --> 00:13:19,359 It seems that you can freely mobilize... 163 00:13:19,360 --> 00:13:21,336 the imperial guards under the crown prince's command. 164 00:13:21,360 --> 00:13:22,680 Your authority is impressive. 165 00:13:24,600 --> 00:13:25,959 Your Highness's manor... 166 00:13:25,960 --> 00:13:28,400 is only a joss stick away from my manor. 167 00:13:29,200 --> 00:13:31,000 Your Highness, you took your time. 168 00:13:32,240 --> 00:13:33,640 I ran into something on the way. 169 00:13:35,640 --> 00:13:37,880 It's not peaceful at the crown prince's manor tonight. 170 00:13:38,480 --> 00:13:41,280 A bold assassin disturbed His Highness. 171 00:13:42,520 --> 00:13:44,120 Is Shu Qian all right? 172 00:13:44,400 --> 00:13:45,440 His Highness is fine. 173 00:13:45,880 --> 00:13:47,680 The assassin hasn't been caught yet. 174 00:13:48,200 --> 00:13:50,080 Please return to your residence, Your Highness. 175 00:13:51,800 --> 00:13:54,000 You are in charge of the capital's defense. 176 00:13:54,240 --> 00:13:56,000 I'm afraid you'll have a busy night. 177 00:13:56,040 --> 00:13:57,800 It's my duty. 178 00:13:58,280 --> 00:14:00,960 The crown prince is the foundation for our nation's stability. 179 00:14:01,440 --> 00:14:02,600 Even if it's chaotic tonight, 180 00:14:02,800 --> 00:14:04,520 Your Highness, there's no need to panic. 181 00:14:04,960 --> 00:14:06,120 I'm sure the assassin... 182 00:14:06,200 --> 00:14:08,320 won't target Your Highness. 183 00:14:11,720 --> 00:14:14,400 Men, escort His Highness back to his residence. 184 00:14:14,480 --> 00:14:15,480 - Yes! - Yes! 185 00:14:15,880 --> 00:14:17,560 Your Highness, please go back. 186 00:14:21,800 --> 00:14:25,240 Who do you think was behind tonight's attack? 187 00:14:25,480 --> 00:14:26,480 Your Highness, 188 00:14:26,481 --> 00:14:28,879 I just met Huo Ying two hours ago. 189 00:14:28,880 --> 00:14:30,679 There are no unusual changes at the Sixth Prince's manor. 190 00:14:30,680 --> 00:14:33,200 I don't think it was Prince Shu He's doing. 191 00:14:33,400 --> 00:14:35,920 Sixth Prince may be indifferent to worldly affairs, 192 00:14:36,320 --> 00:14:39,120 but he's not a reckless person who doesn't know his place. 193 00:14:39,760 --> 00:14:42,600 Moreover, when the assassin attacked today, 194 00:14:42,920 --> 00:14:45,200 Sixth Prince was with me. 195 00:14:47,800 --> 00:14:48,800 Is that so? 196 00:14:49,160 --> 00:14:51,920 At such a late hour, what were you and Xiao Shu He doing? 197 00:14:53,440 --> 00:14:54,759 He is still trying to ask me... 198 00:14:54,760 --> 00:14:56,920 for a way to hide away in the martial arts world. 199 00:15:00,240 --> 00:15:02,160 What's going on in the Prince of Qi's residence? 200 00:15:02,720 --> 00:15:03,760 It has been taken care of. 201 00:15:04,600 --> 00:15:08,000 Your Highness, you can't do this sort of thing again. 202 00:15:10,800 --> 00:15:12,240 Prime Minister Gu, please go back. 203 00:15:12,800 --> 00:15:14,520 It's so chaotic tonight. 204 00:15:14,680 --> 00:15:16,320 I'll have to trouble you to deal with it. 205 00:15:25,800 --> 00:15:26,880 Find two teams. 206 00:15:27,520 --> 00:15:29,320 One team will keep an eye on Xiao Shu He. 207 00:15:30,520 --> 00:15:32,440 The other team will follow Prime Minister Gu. 208 00:15:33,000 --> 00:15:34,880 Every person that the sly old man meets with... 209 00:15:35,400 --> 00:15:36,440 must be reported to me. 210 00:15:37,040 --> 00:15:38,040 Yes, Your Highness. 211 00:15:38,880 --> 00:15:40,880 Did you give him this month's Rhino Horn Pill yet? 212 00:15:44,600 --> 00:15:45,920 Please forgive me, Your Highness. 213 00:15:47,000 --> 00:15:48,000 Forget it. 214 00:15:48,840 --> 00:15:49,840 It's just this once. 215 00:15:50,840 --> 00:15:52,080 Commander Huo can endure it. 216 00:15:53,720 --> 00:15:54,720 If worse comes to worst, 217 00:15:55,640 --> 00:15:57,920 Xiao Shu He's country bumpkin doctor... 218 00:15:58,600 --> 00:15:59,720 can still keep him alive. 219 00:16:00,440 --> 00:16:01,560 You're right, Your Highness. 220 00:16:02,120 --> 00:16:03,160 I'll take my leave now. 221 00:16:05,360 --> 00:16:06,440 Just this once. 222 00:16:07,560 --> 00:16:09,200 This is the last time I will tolerate it. 223 00:16:10,960 --> 00:16:11,960 Yes. 224 00:16:18,640 --> 00:16:20,520 Hasn't the Crown Prince given you the antidote? 225 00:16:25,720 --> 00:16:26,800 Why is it you? 226 00:16:28,760 --> 00:16:30,120 The Blood Dove poison is peculiar. 227 00:16:30,400 --> 00:16:32,240 It usually lies latent in the meridians. 228 00:16:33,040 --> 00:16:34,760 But if you stop taking the Rhino Horn Pill, 229 00:16:34,840 --> 00:16:36,480 it will cause you pain and suffering, 230 00:16:36,680 --> 00:16:37,680 like ants in your bones. 231 00:16:40,280 --> 00:16:41,960 The crown prince used this to control you. 232 00:16:42,080 --> 00:16:43,080 How vicious of him. 233 00:16:45,240 --> 00:16:46,720 Before I took the Blood Dove, 234 00:16:47,520 --> 00:16:49,600 His Highness informed me of its effects. 235 00:16:50,920 --> 00:16:52,080 I was the one who chose it. 236 00:16:52,600 --> 00:16:53,600 How is he vicious? 237 00:16:53,800 --> 00:16:54,800 Right. 238 00:16:55,000 --> 00:16:57,176 If you don't take it, you would be executed immediately. 239 00:16:57,200 --> 00:16:59,440 If you take it, you would be controlled by him for life. 240 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,000 Is that called a choice? 241 00:17:01,001 --> 00:17:02,040 I did it willingly. 242 00:17:03,520 --> 00:17:04,560 Don't get upset. 243 00:17:08,640 --> 00:17:09,640 Don't think you can do anything to me... 244 00:17:09,641 --> 00:17:11,161 just because you have something on me. 245 00:17:11,640 --> 00:17:13,200 You can tell Sixth Prince... 246 00:17:13,920 --> 00:17:15,640 that I'm a spy sent by the crown prince. 247 00:17:16,480 --> 00:17:18,319 I never asked you to keep it a secret for me. 248 00:17:18,320 --> 00:17:19,359 Fine. 249 00:17:19,360 --> 00:17:20,400 If you don't listen to me, 250 00:17:21,000 --> 00:17:22,480 I'll tell Shu He everything. 251 00:17:23,520 --> 00:17:25,440 Don't think that you will still have a chance... 252 00:17:25,720 --> 00:17:27,120 to serve the crown prince then. 253 00:17:28,160 --> 00:17:29,160 Lie down and rest. 254 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:45,599 Take the medicine... 255 00:17:45,600 --> 00:17:47,840 so that you can live to see your heartless master. 256 00:17:59,320 --> 00:18:00,520 It has been 10 years. 257 00:18:00,960 --> 00:18:02,839 Back then, the Duan family was hit with an unexpected crisis. 258 00:18:02,840 --> 00:18:04,640 If the Red Shadow Guards hadn't taken you in, 259 00:18:04,960 --> 00:18:06,520 you wouldn't have survived. 260 00:18:07,960 --> 00:18:09,760 So you have to remember your mission. 261 00:18:11,240 --> 00:18:12,359 It was the crown prince who led the Imperial Guards... 262 00:18:12,360 --> 00:18:13,600 to persecute your whole family. 263 00:18:13,960 --> 00:18:15,040 Killing the crown prince... 264 00:18:15,160 --> 00:18:17,080 is also a way to appease your father's spirit. 265 00:18:22,120 --> 00:18:23,600 Your shoulder hasn't fully recovered. 266 00:18:23,680 --> 00:18:25,160 To avoid Xiao Shu He's suspicion, 267 00:18:25,320 --> 00:18:27,320 I'll arrange for someone to fake an assassination. 268 00:18:27,600 --> 00:18:29,176 When you sacrifice yourself to save him, 269 00:18:29,200 --> 00:18:30,720 Xiao Shu He will surely trust you. 270 00:18:34,640 --> 00:18:36,080 What if this plan doesn't work? 271 00:18:36,720 --> 00:18:38,320 You can go to this mill for help. 272 00:18:39,960 --> 00:18:41,560 We have news about your brother. 273 00:18:44,240 --> 00:18:45,720 I'll do my best. 274 00:18:46,680 --> 00:18:47,880 Rest assured, Consul Wang. 275 00:18:48,480 --> 00:18:51,360 If necessary, you can get rid of Xiao Shu He. 276 00:18:58,280 --> 00:18:59,280 Abbot, 277 00:18:59,281 --> 00:19:00,679 you and Father are old friends. 278 00:19:00,680 --> 00:19:01,719 (White Cloud Temple, South Hui Kingdom) 279 00:19:01,720 --> 00:19:03,999 I sincerely came here this time to seek a good plan... 280 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:06,360 to distance myself from the disputes in the imperial court. 281 00:19:06,600 --> 00:19:08,760 How can you bear to let me down again and again? 282 00:19:09,680 --> 00:19:11,160 Your Highness, you should understand. 283 00:19:11,760 --> 00:19:13,440 No matter where you go, 284 00:19:13,600 --> 00:19:15,680 you can't avoid worldly affairs. 285 00:19:16,200 --> 00:19:17,480 The wind moves the sails, 286 00:19:18,080 --> 00:19:20,480 but it's neither the wind nor the sails. 287 00:19:21,000 --> 00:19:23,600 It's Your Highness's heart that moves. 288 00:19:25,520 --> 00:19:27,519 You're afraid that history will repeat itself... 289 00:19:27,520 --> 00:19:28,840 if you meddle in state affairs. 290 00:19:30,480 --> 00:19:31,960 Your Highness, you're a smart person. 291 00:19:32,480 --> 00:19:35,720 There are some things that I can't speak candidly about. 292 00:19:36,800 --> 00:19:39,280 Since you think I'm smart, 293 00:19:39,400 --> 00:19:40,840 why are you playing dumb? 294 00:19:41,600 --> 00:19:43,616 After nefarious monks caused chaos in the previous dynasty, 295 00:19:43,640 --> 00:19:45,720 all the temples in South Hui were suppressed. 296 00:19:46,320 --> 00:19:48,959 All these years, White Cloud Temple has prospered... 297 00:19:48,960 --> 00:19:50,080 over other temples. 298 00:19:50,240 --> 00:19:52,240 It couldn't have been possible without my support. 299 00:19:53,520 --> 00:19:55,200 Abbot, do you really think... 300 00:19:55,520 --> 00:19:58,160 that I did this without any risk? 301 00:19:59,320 --> 00:20:00,599 If the imperial court were to find out... 302 00:20:00,600 --> 00:20:03,240 about the true source of White Cloud Temple's funding... 303 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,000 But next time, 304 00:20:07,240 --> 00:20:10,520 I'm sure you will have come up with a solution for me. 305 00:20:12,480 --> 00:20:15,280 Abbot, there's a visitor outside who insists on seeing you. 306 00:20:15,560 --> 00:20:16,680 He's really... 307 00:20:19,440 --> 00:20:20,800 Your Highness, 308 00:20:21,600 --> 00:20:22,920 I understand. 309 00:20:23,960 --> 00:20:26,320 Abbot, I'm the one who wants to see you. 310 00:20:27,240 --> 00:20:28,440 Who are you? 311 00:20:28,720 --> 00:20:31,200 I'm looking for my long-lost brother, Huai Yi. 312 00:20:35,040 --> 00:20:36,599 Stay by Xiao Shu He's side. 313 00:20:36,600 --> 00:20:38,320 You will get another chance to kill him. 314 00:20:40,440 --> 00:20:41,639 He was adopted by a Buddhist temple... 315 00:20:41,640 --> 00:20:43,200 around the 15th year of the Great Xiao. 316 00:20:43,400 --> 00:20:44,560 Abbot, do you remember? 317 00:20:45,640 --> 00:20:46,640 Huai Yi? 318 00:20:48,960 --> 00:20:50,560 Sixth Prince, do you want to help me? 319 00:20:54,360 --> 00:20:55,680 May I know your surname? 320 00:20:56,800 --> 00:20:58,600 My brother changed his surname after he left. 321 00:20:59,320 --> 00:21:00,960 I don't know his current surname. 322 00:21:07,520 --> 00:21:08,880 I don't think he is in our temple. 323 00:21:09,120 --> 00:21:11,880 You can inquire in the south. 324 00:21:16,200 --> 00:21:17,240 Wait. 325 00:21:18,160 --> 00:21:20,760 May I know your name? 326 00:21:24,480 --> 00:21:25,840 I've never seen you before, sir. 327 00:21:25,920 --> 00:21:26,920 Please excuse me. 328 00:21:26,921 --> 00:21:28,480 I'm Xiao Shu He. 329 00:21:28,840 --> 00:21:30,080 Do you recognize me? 330 00:21:39,320 --> 00:21:40,880 To avoid Xiao Shu He's suspicion, 331 00:21:41,080 --> 00:21:43,080 I'll arrange for someone to fake an assassination. 332 00:21:46,920 --> 00:21:47,920 Watch out! 333 00:22:07,600 --> 00:22:08,600 Are you badly injured? 334 00:22:09,760 --> 00:22:10,760 It's him? 335 00:22:11,400 --> 00:22:13,279 He escaped from the manhunt just last night. 336 00:22:13,280 --> 00:22:15,160 Now he has shown up here on purpose. 337 00:22:15,960 --> 00:22:17,440 Would there be such a coincidence? 338 00:22:18,080 --> 00:22:19,080 I'm fine. 339 00:22:19,360 --> 00:22:20,360 It's just a minor injury. 340 00:22:24,760 --> 00:22:27,360 May I ask if your surname is Duan? 341 00:22:28,040 --> 00:22:32,080 It seems like he does remember our childhood friendship. 342 00:22:46,480 --> 00:22:47,720 It's fine. Don't worry. 343 00:22:48,200 --> 00:22:50,120 - I don't think the wound is deep. - Don't move. 344 00:22:50,200 --> 00:22:52,360 I have a physician at my manor. We will be there soon. 345 00:22:53,480 --> 00:22:56,320 I didn't expect to see you again in this life. 346 00:22:56,520 --> 00:22:58,160 I did not expect to see you again... 347 00:22:58,760 --> 00:23:00,280 in my hometown. 348 00:23:02,440 --> 00:23:03,440 Zi Ang. 349 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,440 Why is it that every time I see you, 350 00:23:05,880 --> 00:23:07,000 you save my life? 351 00:23:07,640 --> 00:23:09,760 Where have you been all these years? 352 00:23:10,360 --> 00:23:12,800 When I returned to the courtyard and didn't see you that day, 353 00:23:12,880 --> 00:23:14,400 I actually thought you were already... 354 00:23:17,960 --> 00:23:20,240 The steward later told me about Huai Yi's whereabouts. 355 00:23:21,240 --> 00:23:22,440 But he didn't mention you. 356 00:23:24,240 --> 00:23:25,560 Huo Ying, faster! 357 00:23:33,480 --> 00:23:35,559 (Sixth Prince's Manor, South Hui Kingdom) 358 00:23:35,560 --> 00:23:37,840 (Sixth Prince's Manor) 359 00:23:46,880 --> 00:23:49,240 "Sixth Prince's Manor"? Shu He, you are... 360 00:23:49,280 --> 00:23:51,056 I'll tell you more after your wound is treated. 361 00:23:51,080 --> 00:23:52,640 Your Highness, forgive me. 362 00:23:53,040 --> 00:23:55,120 Inform Shen Song at once. Tell him that I'm injured. 363 00:24:13,600 --> 00:24:14,600 You do it. 364 00:24:28,320 --> 00:24:29,320 Bear with it. 365 00:24:29,321 --> 00:24:31,600 Shen Song's father is a famous physician. 366 00:24:31,680 --> 00:24:33,320 He's better than the imperial physicians. 367 00:24:35,160 --> 00:24:37,360 Thank you, Mr. Shen. 368 00:24:38,360 --> 00:24:40,560 My name is Shen Song. I'm a year younger than you. 369 00:24:40,840 --> 00:24:41,840 No need to be so formal. 370 00:24:42,040 --> 00:24:43,519 I've heard a lot about you from His Highness. 371 00:24:43,520 --> 00:24:44,640 Now that I've met you, 372 00:24:44,720 --> 00:24:47,120 you're indeed elegant and dashing. 373 00:24:48,520 --> 00:24:51,439 Ignore him. He followed his father around the world when he was young. 374 00:24:51,440 --> 00:24:53,200 He developed a frivolous attitude. 375 00:24:53,560 --> 00:24:54,680 He is a smooth talker. 376 00:25:01,440 --> 00:25:02,679 Zi Ang, have a good rest. 377 00:25:02,680 --> 00:25:04,600 Let Huo Ying know if you need anything. 378 00:25:07,640 --> 00:25:09,239 Zi Ang, you've lost too much blood. 379 00:25:09,240 --> 00:25:10,440 Let me check your pulse again. 380 00:25:17,560 --> 00:25:18,599 It's just a minor injury. 381 00:25:18,600 --> 00:25:19,880 You don't have to be so serious. 382 00:25:22,560 --> 00:25:24,200 Zi Ang, have a good rest. 383 00:25:24,520 --> 00:25:26,520 Shen Song and I have matters to discuss. 384 00:25:27,200 --> 00:25:28,999 If you're interested in chatting tonight, 385 00:25:29,000 --> 00:25:30,040 I'll come again. 386 00:25:30,360 --> 00:25:31,360 Goodbye. 387 00:25:53,800 --> 00:25:54,999 General Chen, 388 00:25:55,000 --> 00:25:57,320 Duan Zi Ang has infiltrated South Hui as planned. 389 00:25:58,920 --> 00:25:59,920 I see. 390 00:26:00,920 --> 00:26:03,320 You're the most experienced consul of the Red Shadow Guards. 391 00:26:03,920 --> 00:26:06,760 This time, we need you to personally assist Duan Zi Ang. 392 00:26:07,160 --> 00:26:09,320 Make sure the plan goes smoothly. 393 00:26:10,400 --> 00:26:13,200 More importantly, make sure Duan Zi Ang is safe. 394 00:26:13,960 --> 00:26:15,160 After this mission, 395 00:26:15,360 --> 00:26:16,559 Duan Zi Ang... 396 00:26:16,560 --> 00:26:19,400 will be the next leader of the Red Shadow Guards. 397 00:26:20,120 --> 00:26:22,840 Don't make any mistakes. 398 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,000 Yes. 399 00:26:32,080 --> 00:26:34,240 It was too easy. 400 00:26:36,360 --> 00:26:37,360 All these years, 401 00:26:37,720 --> 00:26:39,680 we haven't found a single person from Duan Manor. 402 00:26:39,840 --> 00:26:41,560 Now, the one who came to our doorstep... 403 00:26:41,640 --> 00:26:43,200 is General Duan's orphan. 404 00:26:45,600 --> 00:26:47,679 We have General Duan's handwritten letter... 405 00:26:47,680 --> 00:26:49,080 and a witness from back then. 406 00:26:49,880 --> 00:26:52,440 Prime Minister Gu is going to be nervous this time. 407 00:26:53,120 --> 00:26:55,760 Does Your Highness plan to use this to threaten Prime Minister Gu? 408 00:26:57,160 --> 00:26:59,216 Prime Minister Gu has been a minister for two dynasties. 409 00:26:59,240 --> 00:27:00,736 Whether we can take him down or not... 410 00:27:00,760 --> 00:27:02,479 doesn't depend on whether we have evidence... 411 00:27:02,480 --> 00:27:03,760 to prove his guilt. 412 00:27:04,400 --> 00:27:05,400 Then... 413 00:27:08,560 --> 00:27:09,760 It only depends on... 414 00:27:10,160 --> 00:27:11,799 whether Father wants to use Prime Minister Gu... 415 00:27:11,800 --> 00:27:13,080 to assist the crown prince... 416 00:27:13,400 --> 00:27:15,080 to balance the court. 417 00:27:15,960 --> 00:27:18,039 Prime Minister Gu and General Duan didn't get along back then. 418 00:27:18,040 --> 00:27:19,160 Everyone knows that. 419 00:27:20,040 --> 00:27:22,240 When General Duan set out to war, 420 00:27:22,520 --> 00:27:24,119 His Majesty ordered... 421 00:27:24,120 --> 00:27:25,960 General Duan's entire family to be executed... 422 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,840 for the crime of colluding with the enemy. 423 00:27:27,960 --> 00:27:29,879 He didn't even summon General Duan... 424 00:27:29,880 --> 00:27:31,480 to give him a chance to defend himself. 425 00:27:32,120 --> 00:27:33,240 Because of this, 426 00:27:34,720 --> 00:27:36,119 people have long suspected Prime Minister Gu... 427 00:27:36,120 --> 00:27:37,200 of deceiving the emperor. 428 00:27:37,840 --> 00:27:39,480 But they fear his power. 429 00:27:42,680 --> 00:27:44,040 Having this person... 430 00:27:44,640 --> 00:27:46,360 is enough to put fear in Prime Minister Gu. 431 00:27:48,400 --> 00:27:49,440 It's just that... 432 00:27:51,240 --> 00:27:52,960 Your Highness is worried about Duan Zi Ang. 433 00:27:55,880 --> 00:27:57,640 He saved my life after all. 434 00:27:58,720 --> 00:28:01,120 Yet, I mean to use him and hurt him. 435 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,640 I want to be idle and carefree. 436 00:28:06,600 --> 00:28:08,320 I don't want to become that kind of person. 437 00:28:09,720 --> 00:28:11,680 Your Highness, don't be too hard on yourself. 438 00:28:12,840 --> 00:28:13,840 There is one more thing. 439 00:28:16,200 --> 00:28:17,319 I suspect that Duan Zi Ang... 440 00:28:17,320 --> 00:28:18,559 is the assassin... 441 00:28:18,560 --> 00:28:20,520 that the crown prince was searching for that day. 442 00:28:21,000 --> 00:28:23,920 The way he saved me from the assassination today... 443 00:28:24,560 --> 00:28:26,920 was the same way he held me hostage that day. 444 00:28:28,480 --> 00:28:30,079 I'm afraid Duan Zi Ang returned... 445 00:28:30,080 --> 00:28:31,280 with an ulterior motive. 446 00:28:32,440 --> 00:28:33,440 Revenge? 447 00:28:39,600 --> 00:28:42,240 Back then, it was the crown prince who led the raid on Duan Manor. 448 00:28:42,520 --> 00:28:44,519 General Duan's Imperial Guard token... 449 00:28:44,520 --> 00:28:46,160 was also passed on to Shu Qian by Father. 450 00:28:46,840 --> 00:28:47,840 If this is the case, 451 00:28:48,640 --> 00:28:49,640 everything makes sense. 452 00:28:50,240 --> 00:28:52,560 As long as Duan Zi Ang doesn't escape our control, 453 00:28:52,880 --> 00:28:55,320 we can naturally guide his actions. 454 00:28:57,120 --> 00:28:59,720 Then you can seduce him with your affections... 455 00:29:00,400 --> 00:29:01,720 to achieve our goal. 456 00:29:02,320 --> 00:29:04,840 You can tell him the truth later. What do you think? 457 00:29:06,560 --> 00:29:08,120 I've planted those secret letters. 458 00:29:08,400 --> 00:29:11,200 I've also completed the imitation that Your Highness asked me to make. 459 00:29:13,560 --> 00:29:16,400 I'm curious what Zi Ang's reaction will be. 460 00:29:23,320 --> 00:29:24,320 You've lost. 461 00:29:25,960 --> 00:29:28,360 You're really good at bullying people. 462 00:29:30,040 --> 00:29:31,800 There's only one thing left to do. 463 00:29:32,160 --> 00:29:33,640 He has to expose Prime Minister Gu... 464 00:29:33,960 --> 00:29:35,480 on his own. 465 00:29:44,480 --> 00:29:45,719 After General Duan's household was disbanded, 466 00:29:45,720 --> 00:29:46,720 where did you go? 467 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,680 I've been looking for you all these years. 468 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:52,080 But it was as if you had disappeared from South Hui. 469 00:29:52,200 --> 00:29:53,760 I never left South Hui. 470 00:29:54,560 --> 00:29:57,640 It's just that I couldn't reveal my identity all these years. 471 00:29:58,440 --> 00:30:00,120 If we hadn't met by chance today, 472 00:30:00,480 --> 00:30:02,576 I'm afraid we wouldn't have had the chance to meet again. 473 00:30:02,600 --> 00:30:04,400 All these years, I've tried to find out... 474 00:30:04,760 --> 00:30:06,480 why General Duan was demoted. 475 00:30:07,760 --> 00:30:08,760 It's all in the past. 476 00:30:12,320 --> 00:30:13,520 We were still young back then. 477 00:30:13,920 --> 00:30:15,256 I didn't mean to leave without saying goodbye. 478 00:30:15,280 --> 00:30:16,959 - It wasn't Your Highness's fault. - Father sent someone to find me. 479 00:30:16,960 --> 00:30:18,479 I didn't get the slightest chance. 480 00:30:18,480 --> 00:30:19,480 Your Highness. 481 00:30:23,920 --> 00:30:25,360 I don't want to talk about the past. 482 00:30:30,840 --> 00:30:32,520 I haven't had a hard time all these years. 483 00:30:35,200 --> 00:30:36,440 I haven't seen you in years. 484 00:30:36,640 --> 00:30:38,040 I just wanted to ask you. 485 00:30:38,080 --> 00:30:39,399 All these years out in the world, 486 00:30:39,400 --> 00:30:40,479 did you suffer? 487 00:30:40,480 --> 00:30:41,880 Did you have anyone to protect you? 488 00:30:42,280 --> 00:30:43,360 I'm sorry for overstepping. 489 00:30:44,080 --> 00:30:45,720 I reminded you of something sad. 490 00:30:47,840 --> 00:30:48,880 After that day, 491 00:30:49,520 --> 00:30:50,840 I was adopted by a salt merchant. 492 00:30:51,920 --> 00:30:54,680 My godfather sells salt at the border of South Hui. 493 00:30:55,280 --> 00:30:56,480 Godfather has no children. 494 00:30:56,600 --> 00:30:57,696 He treats me like his own child. 495 00:30:57,720 --> 00:30:59,680 He hopes that I can inherit his business one day. 496 00:30:59,760 --> 00:31:02,360 I don't want to hurt his feelings by bringing up the past. 497 00:31:02,640 --> 00:31:03,640 However, 498 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:08,440 I never thought that Your Highness would be the sixth prince. 499 00:31:14,720 --> 00:31:16,200 I see you as my best friend. 500 00:31:16,800 --> 00:31:18,240 I can be honest with you. 501 00:31:19,800 --> 00:31:21,880 I've hated being the sixth prince since I was young. 502 00:31:22,200 --> 00:31:23,520 If it weren't for this identity, 503 00:31:24,960 --> 00:31:27,080 my mother wouldn't have been killed that day. 504 00:31:27,640 --> 00:31:29,640 My life wouldn't have been endangered either. 505 00:31:32,480 --> 00:31:33,560 Fortunately, I met you. 506 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:36,040 I will never forget your kindness. 507 00:31:39,040 --> 00:31:40,480 Your Highness, you are exaggerating. 508 00:31:40,560 --> 00:31:42,640 I never thought about receiving anything in return. 509 00:31:43,800 --> 00:31:44,800 But right now, 510 00:31:45,760 --> 00:31:47,040 I do have a favor to ask. 511 00:31:48,320 --> 00:31:49,439 There is no need for this. 512 00:31:49,440 --> 00:31:51,560 Just tell me what it is. I'll do my best to help you. 513 00:31:52,760 --> 00:31:54,320 I only have a few months for this trip. 514 00:31:54,680 --> 00:31:56,600 If I can't find Huai Yi, I'm afraid... 515 00:31:57,320 --> 00:31:58,880 I'm afraid I won't have another chance. 516 00:32:01,560 --> 00:32:03,160 You care so much about your brother. 517 00:32:03,240 --> 00:32:04,960 I'll do my best to help you. 518 00:32:06,240 --> 00:32:08,400 I think I haven't seen Huai Yi for years either. 519 00:32:08,720 --> 00:32:11,120 The last time I saw him, he didn't know how to ride a horse. 520 00:32:12,160 --> 00:32:13,160 Thank you, Your Highness. 521 00:32:14,840 --> 00:32:15,840 Come to think of it, 522 00:32:16,240 --> 00:32:18,000 rather than searching fruitlessly on my own, 523 00:32:19,520 --> 00:32:21,200 I could benefit from Your Highness's help. 524 00:32:24,200 --> 00:32:25,280 I am here today... 525 00:32:25,400 --> 00:32:27,000 because you saved me when I was a child. 526 00:32:27,280 --> 00:32:28,640 You saved my life. 527 00:32:28,800 --> 00:32:30,280 Don't address me so formally anymore. 528 00:32:30,680 --> 00:32:31,680 Just call me Shu He. 529 00:32:35,920 --> 00:32:37,360 We've helped each other. 530 00:32:37,840 --> 00:32:38,959 I'm sure... 531 00:32:38,960 --> 00:32:40,840 we'll both get what we want.