1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,700 ♫ Those people, those affairs, those palace doors ♫ 2 00:00:05,700 --> 00:00:10,910 ♫ One step into the commotions of this world ♫ 3 00:00:10,910 --> 00:00:16,590 ♫ Listen to the wind, listen to the rain, listen to the endless ups and downs of life ♫ 4 00:00:16,590 --> 00:00:21,170 ♫ Destiny indeed loves us ♫ 5 00:00:21,170 --> 00:00:26,600 ♫ Look at the dreams sealed by the kiss of time ♫ 6 00:00:26,600 --> 00:00:32,230 ♫ Remember half the life that’s already been lived ♫ 7 00:00:32,230 --> 00:00:37,740 ♫ In these red walls, remains one person ♫ 8 00:00:37,740 --> 00:00:43,690 ♫ Wait for the dead of the night, wait for eternity ♫ 9 00:00:43,690 --> 00:00:49,330 ♫ If the world is a storm, then everything in it must take refuge ♫ 10 00:00:49,330 --> 00:00:54,040 ♫ I’ll go with you ♫ 11 00:00:54,040 --> 00:00:59,540 ♫ Traveling across thousands of mountains, don’t be afraid of the wasteland ♫ 12 00:00:59,540 --> 00:01:04,500 ♫ There’ll be flowers on the side of the path ♫ 13 00:01:04,500 --> 00:01:09,490 ♫ Love and hate are too messy; simply coming and going ♫ 14 00:01:09,490 --> 00:01:14,870 ♫ The winds and clouds have not dissipated ♫ 15 00:01:14,870 --> 00:01:27,480 ♫ Spring and fall are long; I can finally wander this mortal world with you ♫ 16 00:01:27,480 --> 00:01:30,540 [Rebel Princess] 17 00:01:30,540 --> 00:01:33,930 [Episode 27] 18 00:01:35,170 --> 00:01:38,630 Even if you don’t tell me, I know. 19 00:01:38,630 --> 00:01:41,450 You are Prince Yuzhang’s people. 20 00:01:44,600 --> 00:01:47,990 Although Prince Yuzhang is outside suppressing the rebellion, 21 00:01:48,630 --> 00:01:52,680 Princess Yuzhang is in the capital. 22 00:01:52,680 --> 00:01:57,620 You must know that all these years, the prime minister deliberately made misrepresentations to meddle in state affairs. 23 00:01:57,620 --> 00:01:59,560 Everyone knew his rebellious heart. 24 00:01:59,560 --> 00:02:03,930 Fortunately, Second Prince assisted His Majesty in ruling the country and regaining his dignity. 25 00:02:03,930 --> 00:02:06,940 As the daughter of the prime minister, Princess Consort Yuzhang 26 00:02:06,940 --> 00:02:10,730 still sat and would do nothing about it. 27 00:02:10,730 --> 00:02:15,960 So she ordered you to commit such unfilial acts! 28 00:02:17,720 --> 00:02:19,630 Second Prince... 29 00:02:20,300 --> 00:02:22,090 What are you saying? 30 00:02:22,090 --> 00:02:24,320 Second Prince. 31 00:02:26,090 --> 00:02:30,680 Second Prince is the real usurper! 32 00:02:48,650 --> 00:02:52,640 Your Majesty, today Zilu 33 00:02:52,640 --> 00:02:57,140 especially prepared a bowl of fortifying congee for you 34 00:02:57,140 --> 00:02:59,560 to help you regain strength. 35 00:03:25,780 --> 00:03:31,520 Your Majesty, you really aren’t afraid that Zilu might poison you to death? 36 00:03:31,520 --> 00:03:34,270 You still haven’t gotten the imperial edict. 37 00:03:34,270 --> 00:03:38,870 You wouldn’t kill me just yet. 38 00:03:38,870 --> 00:03:41,210 Since Your Majesty understands, 39 00:03:41,210 --> 00:03:44,180 then you should give it to me sooner. 40 00:03:44,180 --> 00:03:47,680 We could then avoid more suffering here, isn’t that right? 41 00:03:47,680 --> 00:03:52,880 Yesterday, I didn’t sleep all night. 42 00:03:52,880 --> 00:03:54,990 I tossed around while trying to sleep. 43 00:03:54,990 --> 00:03:58,840 I was still puzzled after pondering a question over a hundred times. 44 00:04:01,010 --> 00:04:03,620 Your Majesty, let me hear it. 45 00:04:05,570 --> 00:04:09,470 I carefully thought, amongst my three sons, 46 00:04:09,470 --> 00:04:13,730 you are the one in appearance and natural disposition the wisest 47 00:04:13,730 --> 00:04:16,720 and who looks the most like me. 48 00:04:19,760 --> 00:04:21,740 Your Majesty. 49 00:04:23,900 --> 00:04:27,500 You want to use the tender feelings between father and son, 50 00:04:27,500 --> 00:04:30,620 those very old lures 51 00:04:30,620 --> 00:04:35,340 to move me and make me waver. 52 00:04:35,340 --> 00:04:38,030 I just want to know... 53 00:04:38,780 --> 00:04:41,730 How can you be so sure 54 00:04:42,570 --> 00:04:45,210 that I’m not your birth father 55 00:04:45,210 --> 00:04:50,510 and the very far away Prince Jianing is? 56 00:05:03,990 --> 00:05:06,780 Princess Consort, you’re awake? 57 00:05:07,750 --> 00:05:09,360 How long have I slept? 58 00:05:09,360 --> 00:05:13,690 It’s the Shen hour. Your Highness slept for at least five hours. (Shen hour - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.) 59 00:05:16,450 --> 00:05:18,490 Princess Consort. 60 00:05:18,490 --> 00:05:21,110 On the emperor’s side, has anyone come by? 61 00:05:21,110 --> 00:05:23,660 To reply to Your Highness, not yet. 62 00:05:23,660 --> 00:05:26,110 But... 63 00:05:26,920 --> 00:05:28,420 What is it? 64 00:05:28,420 --> 00:05:32,230 Just now, Third Prince went to see His Majesty. 65 00:05:32,230 --> 00:05:34,800 The imperial guard went to announce him first. 66 00:05:34,800 --> 00:05:37,510 Second Prince allowed it. 67 00:05:39,140 --> 00:05:41,830 Zitan went to Shiqian Hall. 68 00:05:41,830 --> 00:05:44,520 - How long has he been gone? - He just left. 69 00:05:44,520 --> 00:05:47,580 Third Prince wouldn’t allow us to disturb you. 70 00:05:47,580 --> 00:05:50,050 So we didn’t tell you. 71 00:05:53,460 --> 00:05:55,870 Princess, Fengchi Palace has been closed. 72 00:05:55,870 --> 00:05:59,130 So only the imperial guards outside can bring water to wash your face. 73 00:05:59,130 --> 00:06:02,410 We can’t set one foot out. I’ll tidy your hair. 74 00:06:02,410 --> 00:06:05,860 - The water will be there soon. - No need. 75 00:06:05,860 --> 00:06:08,700 Is there any news from outside? 76 00:06:08,700 --> 00:06:14,380 I heard the guards who brought food say that there will be a wedding in three days in the palace. 77 00:06:14,380 --> 00:06:15,920 Whose wedding? 78 00:06:15,920 --> 00:06:20,950 It seems Second Prince is getting married. 79 00:06:38,260 --> 00:06:40,110 Wait a minute. 80 00:06:40,930 --> 00:06:44,590 Third Prince, why don’t you thank me? 81 00:06:46,510 --> 00:06:48,300 Thank you? 82 00:06:49,010 --> 00:06:52,170 Thank you for imprisoning us and Father? 83 00:06:52,790 --> 00:06:57,190 Or thank you for plunging the palace into an abyss of suffering? 84 00:06:57,190 --> 00:07:02,530 As expected, nobody knows to be thankful. 85 00:07:05,150 --> 00:07:10,340 Just like His Majesty, why don’t you think? 86 00:07:10,340 --> 00:07:13,620 Even the empress and the crown prince are in prison. 87 00:07:13,620 --> 00:07:18,170 You still have a chance to live with the one you love. 88 00:07:18,810 --> 00:07:22,440 I’m letting you see Imperial Father based on our childhood friendship. 89 00:07:22,440 --> 00:07:26,380 Letting you see him and to say your farewell. 90 00:07:26,380 --> 00:07:29,450 What are you still unsatisfied with? 91 00:07:30,710 --> 00:07:35,230 It seems that no matter how lenient I am, 92 00:07:35,230 --> 00:07:38,390 Third Prince won’t feel grateful. 93 00:07:38,390 --> 00:07:43,740 Since it’s like this, when you send Third Prince back, don’t go to Fengchi Palace, 94 00:07:43,740 --> 00:07:45,950 just take him to the prison. 95 00:07:45,950 --> 00:07:49,750 Let him reunite with the others. 96 00:07:49,750 --> 00:07:51,700 As you wish. 97 00:07:55,530 --> 00:08:00,090 Third Royal Brother, don’t say I didn’t warn you. 98 00:08:00,090 --> 00:08:04,280 If you have anything to say, you only have this one time to tell your imperial father. 99 00:08:04,280 --> 00:08:08,320 I can promise you, this is the last time you’ll see him. 100 00:08:08,320 --> 00:08:10,990 After this, there won’t be any other opportunities. 101 00:08:53,600 --> 00:08:56,520 Greetings Imperial Father. 102 00:08:57,840 --> 00:09:00,080 I heard that... 103 00:09:01,370 --> 00:09:07,550 for A’Wu, you came back to the palace. 104 00:09:13,730 --> 00:09:17,710 - Yes. - I don’t have a son like you. 105 00:09:17,710 --> 00:09:22,480 Get out! I don’t want to ever see you again! 106 00:09:23,610 --> 00:09:25,550 A’Wu blames me. 107 00:09:27,730 --> 00:09:30,140 Imperial Father also blames me. 108 00:09:30,740 --> 00:09:34,780 But, Imperial Father, even if I’m outside the palace 109 00:09:34,780 --> 00:09:39,120 planning a counterattack, what use is there to that? 110 00:09:40,760 --> 00:09:43,570 The Xie clan will still decline. 111 00:09:43,570 --> 00:09:48,260 Even the vigorous Wang Clan can’t defeat Zilu. 112 00:09:50,020 --> 00:09:52,940 What more can I do? 113 00:09:52,940 --> 00:09:58,130 Imperial Father knows that I never coveted the throne. 114 00:09:59,710 --> 00:10:02,830 I just wanted, during times of trouble, 115 00:10:02,830 --> 00:10:07,190 to be by Imperial Father and A’Wu’s side. 116 00:10:07,190 --> 00:10:11,500 Completely innocent meeting death with dignity and pride. 117 00:10:11,500 --> 00:10:14,400 Completely innocent? 118 00:10:14,400 --> 00:10:17,120 Meeting death with dignity and pride? 119 00:10:22,370 --> 00:10:28,020 That A’Wu didn’t marry you... is her good fortune. 120 00:10:29,830 --> 00:10:32,050 You don’t fear death. 121 00:10:32,050 --> 00:10:34,610 But you didn’t think whether she wanted to die or not! 122 00:10:34,610 --> 00:10:39,660 Not even fearing death, but not even trying to put up a fight for the one you love. 123 00:10:39,660 --> 00:10:42,890 I was a fool. 124 00:10:42,890 --> 00:10:46,340 To think I was going to give everything to you. 125 00:10:47,610 --> 00:10:50,670 It’s both lamentable and regrettable. 126 00:10:54,440 --> 00:10:56,540 Imperial Father, you’re not me. 127 00:10:57,330 --> 00:11:00,920 How could you know that I didn’t want it 128 00:11:04,970 --> 00:11:08,300 when everyone in the palace tries to outwit the other? 129 00:11:09,010 --> 00:11:14,800 The struggle for power in the court is so vile and despicable. 130 00:11:17,230 --> 00:11:19,680 I just wanted to go far away. 131 00:11:20,730 --> 00:11:22,780 I didn’t wish to have any part in this. 132 00:11:22,780 --> 00:11:28,940 But you’ve already lost that power you loathe so much. 133 00:11:30,470 --> 00:11:33,130 You’ve also lost A’Wu. 134 00:11:34,800 --> 00:11:39,670 You will never get either of them back in this lifetime. 135 00:11:47,400 --> 00:11:49,830 Imperial Father, please tell me explicitly. 136 00:11:52,290 --> 00:11:54,810 What should I do now? 137 00:11:56,710 --> 00:11:58,430 What... 138 00:12:00,620 --> 00:12:03,130 else can I do? 139 00:12:18,980 --> 00:12:21,450 The world. 140 00:12:45,750 --> 00:12:48,790 Your Highness the Third Prince, you’ll have to be inconvenienced for a while. 141 00:12:48,790 --> 00:12:50,610 To the imperial prison! 142 00:13:15,220 --> 00:13:17,870 How long has His Highness the Third Prince been gone? 143 00:13:17,870 --> 00:13:21,110 Replying to Princess Consort. He has been gone for several hours now. 144 00:13:22,230 --> 00:13:23,530 Do not worry, Princess Consort. 145 00:13:23,530 --> 00:13:27,780 Perhaps His Majesty required Third Prince’s assistance by his sickbed. 146 00:13:50,020 --> 00:13:53,120 Will you only be willing to return to my side 147 00:13:54,670 --> 00:13:57,310 once I’ve gained control of the world? 148 00:14:13,590 --> 00:14:19,720 Mi’er, in a few days, this harem will be yours. 149 00:14:21,420 --> 00:14:23,110 Zilu. 150 00:14:29,120 --> 00:14:31,510 I’m just worried that 151 00:14:31,510 --> 00:14:33,270 I will drag you down. 152 00:14:33,270 --> 00:14:35,280 If it wasn’t for you, 153 00:14:35,960 --> 00:14:39,410 this world is what use to me? 154 00:14:39,410 --> 00:14:43,700 The world and its people do not concern me. 155 00:14:43,700 --> 00:14:45,960 Let’s just us go crazy, then. 156 00:14:47,180 --> 00:14:49,580 You only want me. 157 00:14:49,580 --> 00:14:51,640 I only want you. 158 00:14:51,640 --> 00:14:53,540 That’s enough. 159 00:15:04,450 --> 00:15:06,030 Second Prince. 160 00:15:06,030 --> 00:15:07,470 What is it? 161 00:15:07,470 --> 00:15:10,190 Reporting to Second Prince. I’ve just received a messenger pigeon from Prince Jianning. 162 00:15:10,190 --> 00:15:12,130 The message says that Prince Yuzhang is trapped in Guiwu Valley. 163 00:15:12,130 --> 00:15:16,180 He and Duke Huan met inside while attacking each other outside. They plan to launch a large-scale attack in three days’ time. 164 00:15:16,180 --> 00:15:19,280 According to my calculations, it takes around 2-3 days for a messenger to reach us here. 165 00:15:19,280 --> 00:15:23,490 Prince Jianning and Duke Huan will launch the attack either today or tomorrow. 166 00:15:24,390 --> 00:15:28,070 Good. Very good. 167 00:15:28,070 --> 00:15:31,020 - You’re dismissed. - Yes. 168 00:15:31,020 --> 00:15:32,690 Wait! 169 00:15:34,770 --> 00:15:38,570 Let them prepare that in two days from now, 170 00:15:38,570 --> 00:15:40,940 I want a grand wedding. 171 00:16:08,070 --> 00:16:11,060 His Highness the Second Prince told this insignificant one to bring you this divorce letter. 172 00:16:11,060 --> 00:16:13,050 Mistress Huan drafted it. 173 00:16:13,050 --> 00:16:15,920 Heir Apparent Wang, please kindly accept it. 174 00:16:15,920 --> 00:16:21,940 Two days from now, it will be Second Prince and Mistress Huan’s grand wedding. 175 00:16:22,600 --> 00:16:24,520 His Highness is giving his special favor 176 00:16:24,520 --> 00:16:28,590 and has invited Prime Minister and Heir Apparent to the wedding. 177 00:16:30,140 --> 00:16:32,460 Divorce paper? 178 00:16:35,920 --> 00:16:38,580 I don’t agree. 179 00:16:38,580 --> 00:16:41,190 Huan Mi is my wife. 180 00:16:42,550 --> 00:16:44,840 She wants to marry Zilu? 181 00:16:46,010 --> 00:16:48,550 Tell them to dream on. 182 00:16:52,910 --> 00:16:54,900 This... Prime Minister. 183 00:16:54,900 --> 00:16:58,960 This insignificant one is simply the messenger. 184 00:16:58,960 --> 00:17:05,080 You tell Second Prince that I will most certainly be there to congratulate him. 185 00:17:08,090 --> 00:17:09,990 Open the gates. 186 00:18:16,220 --> 00:18:21,070 General Song, all you have to do is sign and make your mark on this document. 187 00:18:21,070 --> 00:18:23,880 Testify to this act of treason. 188 00:18:23,880 --> 00:18:26,940 Say that this was all due to Prince and Princess Consort Yuzhang 189 00:18:26,940 --> 00:18:28,770 conspiring with Prime Minister against the state. 190 00:18:28,770 --> 00:18:31,930 Then I will put in a few good words for you 191 00:18:31,930 --> 00:18:35,080 when I meet His Highness the Second Prince. 192 00:18:35,080 --> 00:18:39,110 This way, not only will you be exempt from punishment, 193 00:18:39,110 --> 00:18:42,220 you might even be promoted three ranks higher. 194 00:18:48,220 --> 00:18:51,270 Glory, splendor, wealth, and a high rank! A delicate wife and beautiful concubines! 195 00:18:51,270 --> 00:18:55,050 General! Take the letter! 196 00:18:57,320 --> 00:18:59,700 General, General! It all sounds very tempting! 197 00:18:59,700 --> 00:19:03,220 Let me take a look at it. Let me take a look at it! 198 00:19:03,220 --> 00:19:05,780 Good. That’s good. 199 00:19:07,590 --> 00:19:11,120 General Song, please have a look. 200 00:19:12,870 --> 00:19:17,260 My hands... are bound. 201 00:19:17,260 --> 00:19:20,330 How... am I going to sign it? 202 00:19:21,490 --> 00:19:24,940 - All right. Guards. - Here. 203 00:19:24,940 --> 00:19:26,860 Loosen General Song’s bonds. 204 00:19:26,860 --> 00:19:28,400 Yes. 205 00:19:37,750 --> 00:19:41,520 General Song, sign it. 206 00:20:06,590 --> 00:20:10,050 Guards! Quickly! Guards! Don’t let him escape. 207 00:20:19,960 --> 00:20:21,510 Don’t move! 208 00:20:25,400 --> 00:20:29,810 I gave you face but you refused to accept it. You’re refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. 209 00:20:29,810 --> 00:20:33,060 Since you’ve made your decision, don’t blame me for what I’m about to do. 210 00:20:33,060 --> 00:20:36,570 Guards! Assist General Song in signing his name. 211 00:20:36,570 --> 00:20:38,020 Yes. 212 00:20:51,030 --> 00:20:56,300 Princess Consort, in the end, I still failed to live up to the trust you put in me. 213 00:20:56,300 --> 00:21:00,520 I might have even ended up harming you. 214 00:21:26,170 --> 00:21:27,820 Who is it? 215 00:21:29,690 --> 00:21:31,340 Replying to Princess Consort. 216 00:21:31,340 --> 00:21:34,180 Please do not be afraid, Princess Consort. This subordinate of yours is Shen Wei. 217 00:21:34,180 --> 00:21:35,840 I have come here on Prime Minister’s orders. 218 00:21:35,840 --> 00:21:38,290 You’re a Covert Guard who serves the Wang Clan? 219 00:21:40,930 --> 00:21:43,090 Taoist Priest Qingyun? 220 00:21:43,720 --> 00:21:45,320 Why is it you? 221 00:21:45,320 --> 00:21:46,820 Princess Consort, you may not be aware of this. 222 00:21:46,820 --> 00:21:49,540 This subordinate of yours was installed in the palace 223 00:21:49,540 --> 00:21:52,090 by Prime Minister when the valiant emperor ascended the throne. 224 00:21:52,090 --> 00:21:54,520 I have always been by the emperor’s side, hidden in the shadows. 225 00:21:54,520 --> 00:21:57,580 I have come to you today on Prime Minister’s orders. 226 00:21:57,580 --> 00:21:59,770 Father isn’t in prison? 227 00:21:59,770 --> 00:22:01,460 How can you see him? 228 00:22:01,460 --> 00:22:04,330 This subordinate sent someone to devise ways and means 229 00:22:04,330 --> 00:22:06,410 so I could communicate with Prime Minister. 230 00:22:06,410 --> 00:22:09,090 Prime Minister ordered us to quickly meet with you, Princess Consort, 231 00:22:09,090 --> 00:22:11,010 and listen to your orders. 232 00:22:11,010 --> 00:22:12,820 How many people are on the inside? 233 00:22:12,820 --> 00:22:18,020 Replying to Princess. Wang Covert Guards in the palace are divided into enormously complex branches. 234 00:22:18,020 --> 00:22:22,410 All of the troops of the Covert Guard are under the Prime Minister’s personal command. 235 00:22:22,410 --> 00:22:26,060 As for how many other people, I don’t know. 236 00:22:26,060 --> 00:22:30,690 All I know is, there are 26 people in my area. 237 00:22:36,200 --> 00:22:38,970 Princess Consort, did you call for me? 238 00:22:38,970 --> 00:22:40,340 Do you have any instructions for me? 239 00:22:40,340 --> 00:22:42,020 There’s nothing. 240 00:22:42,020 --> 00:22:43,940 You should go and rest as well. 241 00:22:43,940 --> 00:22:46,220 Yes, Princess Consort. 242 00:22:47,010 --> 00:22:50,970 Princess Consort, if you need anything, just call for me. 243 00:23:02,490 --> 00:23:06,580 - Princess Consort. - Do you have a way to communicate with others outside the palace? 244 00:23:06,580 --> 00:23:09,780 I think there is only one method we can try. 245 00:23:09,780 --> 00:23:14,260 It’s just... If I say it, I might defile your ears. 246 00:23:15,190 --> 00:23:16,740 You might as well be direct. 247 00:23:16,740 --> 00:23:21,420 One of my people is among those who transport the night-waste out of the palace. (Note: Term used here is “nocturnal fragrance”) 248 00:23:21,420 --> 00:23:24,090 It just so happens this person will be put to good use today. 249 00:23:24,090 --> 00:23:25,970 Good. 250 00:23:25,970 --> 00:23:30,680 Tomorrow, you will tell this person to sneak into Prince Yuzhang’s manor and look for General Song Huai’en. 251 00:23:30,680 --> 00:23:33,310 Tell him to mobilize his troops in three days’ time. 252 00:23:33,310 --> 00:23:38,200 If General Song is not there, then this person must think of a way to get to General Wei Han. 253 00:23:38,200 --> 00:23:40,800 This person might be able to help as well. 254 00:23:40,800 --> 00:23:42,340 Yes, Princess Consort. 255 00:23:42,340 --> 00:23:45,540 This subordinate will definitely do his utmost. 256 00:24:19,540 --> 00:24:24,130 Your Highness, Linliang Pass is just 30 li ahead of us. 257 00:24:24,130 --> 00:24:28,430 The problem is, I don’t know if the guards at Linliang Pass are our friends or foes. 258 00:24:29,340 --> 00:24:32,720 We’ll know once we get there. 259 00:25:03,880 --> 00:25:06,720 Imperial Bodyguard Pang, you’ve only just come out of danger. 260 00:25:06,720 --> 00:25:10,180 The physician said you have to remain in bed and recuperate. 261 00:25:10,180 --> 00:25:14,110 These minor wounds are nothing. Help me leave the prince’s manor. 262 00:25:14,110 --> 00:25:15,510 No! 263 00:25:15,510 --> 00:25:17,360 General Song already left me instructions before he left. 264 00:25:17,360 --> 00:25:19,280 He told me you must be kept safe and that absolutely nothing must happen to you. 265 00:25:19,280 --> 00:25:22,760 I am to take good care of you and I must not make any mistakes. 266 00:25:22,760 --> 00:25:23,940 How about this? 267 00:25:23,940 --> 00:25:28,920 I won’t leave, but you’ll have to run an errand for me. Is that all right? 268 00:25:28,920 --> 00:25:30,730 What is it? 269 00:25:32,880 --> 00:25:38,430 I need you to go to the side entrance and blow this whistle repeatedly until someone comes to find you. 270 00:25:38,430 --> 00:25:40,740 Then bring that person to me. 271 00:25:49,570 --> 00:25:53,270 This... But where’s the sound part? 272 00:25:53,270 --> 00:25:56,340 Naturally, you will not be able to hear it. Go, quickly. 273 00:25:56,340 --> 00:25:58,660 You must not delay our great plans. 274 00:26:34,700 --> 00:26:38,190 Did Imperial Bodyguard Pang hurt his head? 275 00:26:38,190 --> 00:26:42,270 How can anyone come looking for me if they can’t hear the sound of this whistle? 276 00:26:50,940 --> 00:26:54,510 I’ve been blowing on that whistle all day long. Not even a bird has made an appearance. 277 00:26:58,430 --> 00:27:02,040 Take me to the person who gave you that whistle. 278 00:27:02,040 --> 00:27:03,990 Follow me. 279 00:27:08,360 --> 00:27:11,820 - My name is Zi Yi. - I am Pang Gui. 280 00:27:11,820 --> 00:27:14,370 I have come from the palace under Princess Consort Yuzhang’s orders 281 00:27:14,370 --> 00:27:16,750 and I’m looking for General Song Huai’en. 282 00:27:16,750 --> 00:27:20,130 The servants told me General Song left the manor a few nights ago. 283 00:27:20,130 --> 00:27:23,420 He still has not returned. How is Princess Consort? 284 00:27:23,420 --> 00:27:28,040 If there is any news, my Covert Guards will think of a way to transmit it out of the city. 285 00:27:28,040 --> 00:27:31,710 The Princess Consort is fine, although she has been confined inside Fengchi Palace. 286 00:27:31,710 --> 00:27:34,430 But she is not in any real danger at the moment. 287 00:27:34,430 --> 00:27:37,450 Right now, His Highness the Second Prince has gained control of the Imperial Court. 288 00:27:37,450 --> 00:27:39,890 The prime minister, the empress, and the crown prince have all been imprisoned. 289 00:27:39,890 --> 00:27:43,510 In two days’ time, His Highness the Second Prince will marry Heir Apparent’s consort. 290 00:27:43,510 --> 00:27:45,520 A grand banquet will be held in the palace on that day. 291 00:27:45,520 --> 00:27:50,030 Once the banquet is over, a foul wind and a rain of blood will descend upon the palace. 292 00:27:55,630 --> 00:27:58,550 Report! Report! 293 00:27:58,550 --> 00:28:00,020 Report! 294 00:28:01,340 --> 00:28:05,050 Reporting to you, General. Someone entrusted by your younger sister wishes to meet you. 295 00:28:05,050 --> 00:28:07,490 - My younger sister? - Yes, Sir. 296 00:28:09,480 --> 00:28:11,890 - Invite him over, quickly! - Yes, Sir! 297 00:28:20,350 --> 00:28:22,170 General Wei. 298 00:28:52,710 --> 00:28:55,330 Garrison guards of Linliang, listen up! 299 00:28:55,330 --> 00:28:57,940 Prince Yuzhang has greatly defeated Prince Jianning’s rebel forces! 300 00:28:57,940 --> 00:29:01,810 We are returning back to the Imperial Court in triumph! Open the city gates immediately! 301 00:29:01,810 --> 00:29:03,970 Wasn’t Prince Jianning the one who was supposed to come? 302 00:29:03,970 --> 00:29:06,540 - Why is Prince Yuzhang here instead? - How am I supposed to know? 303 00:29:06,540 --> 00:29:08,540 Quick! Report this to the general! 304 00:29:08,540 --> 00:29:10,440 Yes. 305 00:29:10,440 --> 00:29:11,950 General! 306 00:29:17,650 --> 00:29:19,120 Why are you shouting? 307 00:29:19,120 --> 00:29:21,090 This is an urgent matter. This subordinate dares not withhold a report. 308 00:29:21,090 --> 00:29:22,770 Prince Yuzhang and his troops have arrived at the pass. 309 00:29:22,770 --> 00:29:25,180 They have triumphed and are now returning to the capital. They are requesting to clear the pass. 310 00:29:25,180 --> 00:29:27,630 What? Prince Yuzhang? 311 00:29:27,630 --> 00:29:30,070 Didn’t that messenger from the capital say Prince Jianning was the one who was going to enter the pass? 312 00:29:30,070 --> 00:29:32,580 General, look down there if you don’t believe me. 313 00:29:35,850 --> 00:29:38,610 Open the city gates immediately! 314 00:29:38,610 --> 00:29:40,300 Bring me my armor. 315 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:45,610 I have orders from above to only allow Prince Jianning to pass through. 316 00:29:45,610 --> 00:29:47,510 Prince Yuzhang must not be allowed to pass! 317 00:29:47,510 --> 00:29:48,890 Yes. 318 00:29:51,830 --> 00:29:54,050 You should consider this once more. 319 00:29:54,050 --> 00:29:57,390 Even tens of thousands of Prince Jianning’s own troops could not hold him back. 320 00:29:57,390 --> 00:30:01,590 But you think your old, weak, and disabled men can stop him? 321 00:30:02,290 --> 00:30:03,710 Don’t you think you’re being foolish? 322 00:30:03,710 --> 00:30:05,900 Wouldn’t it be like throwing an egg at a boulder? (Idiom: Futile to attack another much stronger than oneself) 323 00:30:05,900 --> 00:30:08,000 You are right, My Lady. 324 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:10,790 Prince Yuzhang is our nation’s God of War. 325 00:30:10,790 --> 00:30:13,500 Even Prince Jianning was not worthy of being his opponent. 326 00:30:13,500 --> 00:30:17,380 How can this smattering of troops at Linliang Pass stop him? 327 00:30:17,380 --> 00:30:19,680 One more thing. You need to quickly send a messenger to the capital 328 00:30:19,680 --> 00:30:21,740 and report this to His Highness the Second Prince. 329 00:30:21,740 --> 00:30:24,130 That way, if His Highness the Second Prince emerges victorious, 330 00:30:24,130 --> 00:30:26,640 we’ll still have an alternative route out of this predicament. 331 00:30:27,990 --> 00:30:32,870 If they don’t open the gates in an hour, we will attack the city. 332 00:30:33,990 --> 00:30:36,060 General... 333 00:30:36,060 --> 00:30:37,970 Open the city gates! 334 00:31:05,100 --> 00:31:09,020 Isn’t he supposed to have tens of thousands of cavalry? 335 00:31:09,020 --> 00:31:11,530 Why does he only have these few troops under his command? 336 00:31:14,900 --> 00:31:17,020 We’ve been deceived. 337 00:31:42,600 --> 00:31:44,270 This servant is deserving of death! This servant is deserving of death! 338 00:31:44,270 --> 00:31:47,270 - Guards! Take her away! - Wait a moment. 339 00:31:47,270 --> 00:31:48,490 What are you doing? 340 00:31:48,490 --> 00:31:49,910 His Highness the Second Prince gave us instructions. 341 00:31:49,910 --> 00:31:52,760 Anyone who gets too close to you must die. Drag her away and behead her! 342 00:31:52,760 --> 00:31:54,750 - Please spare me, Princess Consort! - Stop. 343 00:31:56,970 --> 00:32:03,030 General, His Highness the Second Prince is getting married in two days. 344 00:32:03,030 --> 00:32:07,260 I’m sure you wouldn’t wish him to be tainted by bad luck, would you? 345 00:32:07,260 --> 00:32:12,430 And besides, she only bumped into me accidentally. 346 00:32:14,890 --> 00:32:17,080 Yes, Princess Consort. 347 00:32:18,120 --> 00:32:20,780 I thank you very much, Your Highness! I thank you very much, Your Highness! 348 00:32:20,780 --> 00:32:22,650 Go away, quickly! 349 00:32:39,300 --> 00:32:41,300 - Princess Consort. - Princess Consort. 350 00:32:47,200 --> 00:32:51,010 You may all be dismissed first. I wish to be alone for a while. 351 00:32:51,010 --> 00:32:52,900 - Yes, Your Highness. - Yes, Your Highness. 352 00:33:07,950 --> 00:33:12,420 [Prepared] 353 00:33:28,230 --> 00:33:30,410 General, someone is coming. 354 00:33:34,520 --> 00:33:36,910 It’s people from the outside western fringes of the city. 355 00:33:44,740 --> 00:33:46,300 [West Gate] 356 00:33:46,300 --> 00:33:48,280 Are you the ones from the city? 357 00:33:48,280 --> 00:33:51,610 I am Lu Feng from the Western Outlying Garrison. 358 00:33:51,610 --> 00:33:54,840 I have an urgent message. 359 00:33:54,840 --> 00:33:59,910 General Lu, why did you come here instead of protecting the camp? 360 00:33:59,910 --> 00:34:03,190 I must enter. I have an urgent message for His Royal Highness, the Second Prince. 361 00:34:03,190 --> 00:34:06,630 General Wei, please don’t make this difficult. Open the gates. 362 00:34:08,740 --> 00:34:13,940 General Lu, please wait. I will open the gates for you. 363 00:34:13,940 --> 00:34:16,040 I thank You, General Wei. 364 00:34:22,220 --> 00:34:25,270 [West Gate] 365 00:34:47,570 --> 00:34:49,700 What do you want to do? 366 00:34:53,450 --> 00:34:57,910 General Wei, I have an urgent message for the Second Prince! Why are you stopping me? 367 00:34:57,910 --> 00:35:00,220 Is it to rebel? 368 00:35:02,320 --> 00:35:05,360 I, General Wei, am loyal to the country 369 00:35:05,360 --> 00:35:09,190 and will protect the emperor! 370 00:35:09,190 --> 00:35:11,080 Take them! 371 00:35:25,500 --> 00:35:28,220 Greetings Your Royal Highness. 372 00:35:29,310 --> 00:35:31,690 Your Highness, you can’t go in. 373 00:35:31,690 --> 00:35:35,360 According to tradition, you may only see her in the bridal chamber tonight. 374 00:35:35,360 --> 00:35:38,360 Otherwise, it is considered unlucky. 375 00:35:38,360 --> 00:35:42,100 Tradition? Unlucky? 376 00:35:45,340 --> 00:35:48,090 Zilu, don’t come in. 377 00:35:48,890 --> 00:35:54,420 Mi’er, do you believe in such superstitions? 378 00:35:57,310 --> 00:36:01,420 Believe in the goodness of all things even if we can’t see each other for a short while. 379 00:36:01,420 --> 00:36:04,350 We will be together forever. 380 00:36:04,350 --> 00:36:08,510 Don’t be so anxious. 381 00:36:08,510 --> 00:36:12,050 All right, I will listen to you. 382 00:36:24,590 --> 00:36:26,810 Please, slow down 383 00:36:26,810 --> 00:36:31,130 Mistress, we are going to see his Royal Highness. 384 00:36:32,510 --> 00:36:34,530 Mistress, please sit down. 385 00:36:47,910 --> 00:36:49,770 Older Sister A’Feng. 386 00:36:49,770 --> 00:36:51,330 Let’s go. 387 00:37:22,510 --> 00:37:24,760 Come on! Let’s go. 388 00:37:32,390 --> 00:37:36,620 Princess Consort! Princess Consort! Princess Consort! 389 00:37:39,330 --> 00:37:41,090 Princess Consort... 390 00:37:47,570 --> 00:37:53,730 By order of His Royal Highness the Second Prince, Princess Consort Yuzhang must attend his wedding ceremony. 391 00:37:54,790 --> 00:38:01,000 It’s a happy occasion, I will be happy to attend. 392 00:38:01,000 --> 00:38:03,450 Your Highness, please. 393 00:38:27,360 --> 00:38:33,070 You are here. I have been waiting for you for a long time. 394 00:39:19,790 --> 00:39:21,850 You’re all dressed up. 395 00:39:23,830 --> 00:39:28,650 Your Majesty is splendidly dressed today. 396 00:39:36,980 --> 00:39:39,220 Very good! 397 00:39:39,220 --> 00:39:44,070 This is what an emperor looks like in my mind. 398 00:39:45,500 --> 00:39:47,240 What a pity. 399 00:39:49,020 --> 00:39:51,480 This is your last time as such. 400 00:39:58,150 --> 00:40:01,770 Your Majesty, where is the imperial edict. 401 00:40:47,040 --> 00:40:49,500 [Imperial Edict] 402 00:41:12,280 --> 00:41:15,750 Your Majesty, I thank you! 403 00:41:19,350 --> 00:41:24,480 I wonder if Your Majesty wrote the decree yourself. 404 00:41:24,480 --> 00:41:29,910 How do you feel about giving it to your adopted son? 405 00:41:32,490 --> 00:41:34,290 Hold on. 406 00:41:37,300 --> 00:41:41,060 Why? Is there anything else? 407 00:41:41,060 --> 00:41:46,100 Don’t you think it will be 408 00:41:46,100 --> 00:41:51,520 more believable if I read this imperial decree? 409 00:42:24,510 --> 00:42:26,820 His Royal Highness is going to marry Duke Huan’s daughter. 410 00:42:26,820 --> 00:42:28,840 What is going on? 411 00:42:29,730 --> 00:42:32,240 How scandalous! 412 00:42:34,410 --> 00:42:36,860 Princess Consort Yuzhang is here. 413 00:42:44,950 --> 00:42:46,920 [Taiji Hall] 414 00:42:46,920 --> 00:42:49,930 It is said that this time 415 00:42:49,930 --> 00:42:54,730 the Second Prince is going to marry Wang Su’s consort. 416 00:42:55,380 --> 00:43:02,080 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by The Emperor’s Conquests@ Viki.com 417 00:43:02,080 --> 00:43:06,640 ♫ The fear of rain and tears stain your plume ♫ 418 00:43:06,640 --> 00:43:11,110 ♫ Time chases the distance of soldiers ♫ 419 00:43:11,110 --> 00:43:13,420 ♫ There is still a limit to what you can miss ♫ 420 00:43:13,420 --> 00:43:15,770 ♫ Why are there guests in this world? ♫ 421 00:43:15,770 --> 00:43:20,600 ♫ Tears can be deceiving, love is hard to fake ♫ 422 00:43:20,600 --> 00:43:25,430 ♫ I hear the wind withers and dies as if it’s singing a thousand songs of sadness ♫ 423 00:43:25,430 --> 00:43:29,690 ♫ In my dreams, I see you smiling like a painting ♫ 424 00:43:29,690 --> 00:43:32,100 ♫ I’ll be going to you on my horse ♫ 425 00:43:32,100 --> 00:43:34,340 ♫ Return to your gentleness ♫ 426 00:43:34,340 --> 00:43:40,020 ♫ I can’t let go of my heart, I can’t let go ♫ 427 00:43:41,130 --> 00:43:45,800 ♫ Waiting for the sea to changed and wash away the burden ♫ 428 00:43:45,800 --> 00:43:50,450 ♫ Spend time with you ♫ 429 00:43:50,450 --> 00:43:59,780 ♫ Because of you, I’ve lived a lifetime of prosperity ♫ 430 00:43:59,780 --> 00:44:04,380 ♫ Waiting for the sea clouds to fade away ♫ 431 00:44:04,380 --> 00:44:09,040 ♫ Home at all corners of the earth ♫ 432 00:44:09,040 --> 00:44:18,330 ♫ We will meet again in spring, autumn, winter, and summer ♫ 433 00:44:18,330 --> 00:44:26,640 ♫ For us, the moment that we’ve met ♫ 434 00:44:27,600 --> 00:44:32,270 ♫ With the pace of a lifetime ♫ 435 00:44:32,270 --> 00:44:36,930 ♫ To struggle, to worry ♫ 436 00:44:36,930 --> 00:44:46,240 ♫ I will leave the world for your promise ♫ 437 00:44:46,240 --> 00:44:50,940 ♫ Waiting for the sea to wash away the lead ♫ 438 00:44:50,940 --> 00:44:55,620 ♫ Spend time with you ♫ 439 00:44:55,620 --> 00:45:05,030 ♫ Because of you, I’ve lived a lifetime of prosperity♫ 440 00:45:05,030 --> 00:45:09,810 ♫ When the sea has changed, the universe will already be changed ♫ 441 00:45:09,810 --> 00:45:14,870 ♫ Home at all corners of the earth ♫ 442 00:45:14,870 --> 00:45:25,970 ♫ We meet again in spring, autumn, winter, and summer ♫