1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,680 ♫ Those people, those affairs, those palace doors ♫ 2 00:00:05,680 --> 00:00:10,940 ♫ One step into the commotions of this world ♫ 3 00:00:10,940 --> 00:00:16,550 ♫ Listen to the wind, listen to the rain, listen to the endless ups and downs of life ♫ 4 00:00:16,550 --> 00:00:21,260 ♫ Destiny indeed loves us ♫ 5 00:00:21,260 --> 00:00:26,630 ♫ Look at the dreams sealed by the kiss of time ♫ 6 00:00:26,630 --> 00:00:32,140 ♫ Remember half the life that’s already been lived ♫ 7 00:00:32,140 --> 00:00:37,660 ♫ In these red walls, remains one person ♫ 8 00:00:37,660 --> 00:00:43,640 ♫ Wait for the dead of the night, wait for eternity ♫ 9 00:00:43,640 --> 00:00:48,570 ♫ If the world is a storm, then everything in it must take refuge ♫ 10 00:00:48,570 --> 00:00:54,090 ♫ I’ll go with you ♫ 11 00:00:54,090 --> 00:00:59,100 ♫ Traveling across thousands of mountains, don’t be afraid of the wasteland ♫ 12 00:00:59,100 --> 00:01:04,520 ♫ There’ll be flowers on the side of the path ♫ 13 00:01:04,520 --> 00:01:09,500 ♫ Love and hate are too messy; simply coming and going ♫ 14 00:01:09,500 --> 00:01:14,920 ♫ The winds and clouds have not dissipated ♫ 15 00:01:14,920 --> 00:01:27,000 ♫ Spring and fall are long; I can finally wander this mortal world with you ♫ 16 00:01:27,000 --> 00:01:30,340 [Rebel Princess] 17 00:01:30,340 --> 00:01:34,180 [Episode 16] 18 00:01:35,460 --> 00:01:37,300 Stop! 19 00:01:42,360 --> 00:01:45,040 Prince Yuzhang’s great army has already invaded the city, 20 00:01:45,040 --> 00:01:46,490 yet you still aren’t surrendering?! 21 00:01:46,490 --> 00:01:50,860 Governor Wu has ordered us to capture Princess Consort Yuzhang and to kill anyone who resists. 22 00:01:50,860 --> 00:01:53,690 Brothers, protect Princess Consort with your lives! 23 00:01:53,690 --> 00:01:58,660 Protect Princess Consort with our lives! Protect Princess Consort with our lives! 24 00:01:58,660 --> 00:02:01,320 What are you all still waiting for? Attack! 25 00:02:33,120 --> 00:02:36,220 Stop! Stop! 26 00:02:39,800 --> 00:02:43,410 Mou Lian, you dare to secretly collude with the enemies. 27 00:02:43,410 --> 00:02:46,850 Men, capture this traitor! 28 00:02:49,420 --> 00:02:52,960 You all. Are you all rebelling? 29 00:02:52,960 --> 00:02:54,420 You! 30 00:02:55,390 --> 00:03:02,010 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by The Emperor’s Conquests@ Viki.com 31 00:03:02,950 --> 00:03:06,880 Traitor Wu Qian rebelled and has gone against his superiors! 32 00:03:06,880 --> 00:03:09,640 Although I, Mou Lian, am his nephew, 33 00:03:09,640 --> 00:03:12,050 I would never surrender to him as he seeks the favor of those who are powerful! 34 00:03:12,050 --> 00:03:16,430 As a soldier of Great Cheng, it is my duty to protect the imperial court. 35 00:03:16,430 --> 00:03:18,950 I will not be a traitor! 36 00:03:26,030 --> 00:03:30,060 This general places righteousness above family loyalty. 37 00:03:30,060 --> 00:03:32,450 He deserves to be praised for his courage and loyalty. 38 00:03:32,450 --> 00:03:37,620 Soldiers, pacify the rebellion of Huizhou on behalf of Prince Yuzhang. 39 00:03:37,620 --> 00:03:43,130 I will most definitely report this to the imperial court so that you are all rewarded for your service in pacifying this rebellion! 40 00:03:43,130 --> 00:03:47,310 However, if there are some amongst you all 41 00:03:47,310 --> 00:03:52,080 who insist on being a rebel and an enemy to Great Cheng, 42 00:03:52,080 --> 00:03:54,980 then that is digging your own grave. 43 00:03:54,980 --> 00:03:57,650 A path to death! 44 00:04:05,700 --> 00:04:10,270 Pacify the rebels! Loyalty to Great Cheng! 45 00:04:11,110 --> 00:04:17,650 Loyalty to Great Cheng! Loyalty to Great Cheng! 46 00:04:21,140 --> 00:04:22,670 - Princess Consort. - Princess Consort. 47 00:04:22,670 --> 00:04:26,300 All of you have worked hard. I, Wang Xuan, will not forget this favor of your rescue. 48 00:04:26,300 --> 00:04:28,120 No need for thanks, Princess Consort. 49 00:04:28,120 --> 00:04:29,800 We cannot waste time. 50 00:04:29,800 --> 00:04:33,500 We must defend Huizhou and stop Prince of Jianning’s rebels from entering the city. 51 00:04:33,500 --> 00:04:34,990 What Princess Consort said is right. 52 00:04:34,990 --> 00:04:36,900 Huizhou is the strategic passage to the capital. 53 00:04:36,900 --> 00:04:39,600 It’s also an important bargaining chip for the rebels to seize the capital. 54 00:04:39,600 --> 00:04:40,920 Yes. 55 00:04:40,920 --> 00:04:44,990 General Mou, you are most familiar with Huizhou. Do you have any wise ideas? 56 00:04:44,990 --> 00:04:47,480 The east of Huizhou faces water. There are only three city gates. 57 00:04:47,480 --> 00:04:49,270 The general stationed in the north of the city is a good friend of mine. 58 00:04:49,270 --> 00:04:52,120 With our military strength, it should not be a problem for us to seize the northern and western gates. 59 00:04:52,120 --> 00:04:55,410 The exception is the southern gate. There are more than 10,000 soldiers stationed there. 60 00:04:55,410 --> 00:04:59,090 The general is a trusted aide of Wu Qian. I fear it won’t be easy to seize it. 61 00:04:59,090 --> 00:05:03,090 Princess Consort, I think that we should capture Wu Qian and obtain the commander tally. 62 00:05:03,090 --> 00:05:06,100 That way, the guards at the southern gate will surrender. 63 00:05:06,100 --> 00:05:11,340 - General Song, capture Wu Qian immediately and obtain the commander tally. - Yes. 64 00:05:11,340 --> 00:05:15,260 You must not hurt Madam Wu and her daughter. She has helped me before. 65 00:05:15,260 --> 00:05:17,240 I will keep that in mind. 66 00:05:25,150 --> 00:05:29,240 I kneel in thanks to you, Princess Consort. 67 00:05:45,620 --> 00:05:51,020 Your Majesty, Crown Prince and Third Prince are here to see you. 68 00:06:01,720 --> 00:06:05,040 - Greetings, Imperial Father. - Greetings, Imperial Father. 69 00:06:12,940 --> 00:06:16,890 My two princes, His Majesty’s body is in need of rest. 70 00:06:16,890 --> 00:06:19,590 Please go back. 71 00:06:30,140 --> 00:06:32,990 Older Brother! Older Brother. 72 00:06:36,320 --> 00:06:39,880 I have something that I hope you will allow, Older Brother. 73 00:06:41,110 --> 00:06:43,450 Third Younger Brother, please say. 74 00:06:43,450 --> 00:06:46,450 I want to lead troops to Huizhou to save A’Wu. 75 00:06:46,450 --> 00:06:48,620 You want to go save A’Wu? 76 00:06:48,620 --> 00:06:50,260 Yes. 77 00:06:56,000 --> 00:07:00,100 Third Younger Brother, leading a troop and going to battle isn’t something that you play around with. 78 00:07:00,830 --> 00:07:02,540 You have never led soldiers before. 79 00:07:02,540 --> 00:07:05,610 A’Wu is in a difficult and dangerous situation at the moment. 80 00:07:05,610 --> 00:07:07,900 I cannot put you in that situation, as well. 81 00:07:07,900 --> 00:07:09,470 I do not agree. 82 00:07:09,470 --> 00:07:12,680 Rest assured, I will go discuss this with Uncle right now 83 00:07:12,680 --> 00:07:15,290 and send soldiers to save A’Wu as soon as possible. 84 00:07:16,230 --> 00:07:17,940 Older Brother! Older Brother! 85 00:07:17,940 --> 00:07:21,590 Older Brother, I have been to Huizhou once. 86 00:07:21,590 --> 00:07:23,950 As far as I know, that Wu Qian is rebelling 87 00:07:23,950 --> 00:07:26,560 because A’Wu was kidnapped before and he’s afraid that the prime minister will blame him. 88 00:07:26,560 --> 00:07:28,110 So, he has lost his sense of propriety. 89 00:07:28,110 --> 00:07:32,050 Although he captured A’Wu, I am a prince. He wouldn’t dare to do anything to me. 90 00:07:32,050 --> 00:07:34,390 As long as I lead a troop there and give him a promise, 91 00:07:34,390 --> 00:07:36,630 I believe that this situation will surely be resolved. 92 00:07:36,630 --> 00:07:38,950 However, if the imperial court sends another general there, 93 00:07:38,950 --> 00:07:41,960 I’m afraid it will anger the rebels and make the situation worse. 94 00:07:42,790 --> 00:07:44,040 This... 95 00:07:44,040 --> 00:07:46,220 Older Brother. Older Brother. 96 00:07:46,220 --> 00:07:49,280 When I hit you last time, I was being rash. You can punish me all you want. 97 00:07:49,280 --> 00:07:51,960 But A’Wu is in difficulty, so I can only beg you. 98 00:07:51,960 --> 00:07:55,550 If we continue to not send troops, it really will be too late. 99 00:07:56,480 --> 00:07:58,620 I know! 100 00:07:59,430 --> 00:08:02,090 A’Wu grew up with the three of us. 101 00:08:02,090 --> 00:08:04,600 Do you think I am not anxiously trying to save her? 102 00:08:04,600 --> 00:08:06,330 It is just that... 103 00:08:11,120 --> 00:08:13,130 Uncle has already arranged everything. 104 00:08:13,130 --> 00:08:16,660 I must listen to him about everything and I cannot say anything. 105 00:08:22,660 --> 00:08:24,890 If the imperial court doesn’t send troops, 106 00:08:25,940 --> 00:08:28,610 then I will go myself. 107 00:08:28,610 --> 00:08:31,820 Zitan! Zitan! 108 00:08:37,560 --> 00:08:40,750 In a while, you will go in this direction. This group, go in that direction. 109 00:08:40,750 --> 00:08:43,990 Remember, you must spread the news that Prince Yuzhang has invaded the city. Did you hear me? 110 00:08:43,990 --> 00:08:46,440 - Hurry and go! - Yes. - Yes. 111 00:08:47,540 --> 00:08:49,480 Everyone, hurry and run! 112 00:08:49,480 --> 00:08:51,580 Prince Yuzhang’s great army has invaded the city! 113 00:08:51,580 --> 00:08:53,300 Hurry and run! 114 00:08:53,300 --> 00:08:54,680 Prince Yuzhang is coming! [Esteemed Virtuous Humane Gathering] 115 00:08:54,680 --> 00:08:56,390 Hurry and run! Hurry and run! 116 00:08:56,390 --> 00:08:57,830 Prince Yuzhang’s great army has invaded the city! [Grains] 117 00:08:57,830 --> 00:09:00,810 - You guys go that way. You guys go that way. - Hurry and run! Prince Yuzhang has invaded the city! 118 00:09:00,810 --> 00:09:03,760 Prince Yuzhang’s great army has invaded the city! Everyone, hurry and leave! 119 00:09:03,760 --> 00:09:05,870 - Hurry and run! - Prince Yuzhang’s great army has invaded the city! 120 00:09:05,870 --> 00:09:09,490 - Everyone, quickly run! - Quickly run! 121 00:09:09,490 --> 00:09:12,340 Run! Quickly run! 122 00:09:12,340 --> 00:09:14,020 [Wu Manor] 123 00:09:14,020 --> 00:09:16,690 Prince- Prince Yuzhang’s great army has invaded the city! 124 00:09:16,690 --> 00:09:18,130 Governor Wu! [Shende Court] 125 00:09:18,130 --> 00:09:20,310 Prince Yuzhang’s great army has invaded the city! 126 00:09:20,310 --> 00:09:22,680 Governor Wu! 127 00:09:22,680 --> 00:09:25,280 Governor, Prince Yuzhang’s great army has invaded the city. 128 00:09:25,280 --> 00:09:27,850 - What?! - He will be here at the manor very soon. 129 00:09:27,850 --> 00:09:30,250 Husband! What do we do? 130 00:09:57,850 --> 00:10:00,200 Hurry and leave. If you do not, it will be too late— 131 00:10:02,450 --> 00:10:05,790 Covert Envoy, don’t kill me. I’m loyal to the Marquis. I would go through fire and water for him. 132 00:10:05,790 --> 00:10:09,090 Listen carefully! Prince Yuzhang’s great army has already invaded the city. 133 00:10:09,090 --> 00:10:13,270 Since that is the case, then you cannot be kept alive! 134 00:10:14,280 --> 00:10:17,580 - I’m going to fight with you to the death. I— - Madam. 135 00:10:17,580 --> 00:10:21,670 Madam? Madam! 136 00:10:23,290 --> 00:10:25,410 Madam! 137 00:10:35,420 --> 00:10:38,100 Princess Consort, let me. 138 00:10:39,710 --> 00:10:41,650 Thank you, Princess Consort. 139 00:10:55,170 --> 00:10:57,340 Have some water. 140 00:10:58,700 --> 00:11:00,630 Be careful. 141 00:11:04,170 --> 00:11:07,170 Princess Consort, let me, let me. 142 00:11:19,450 --> 00:11:23,160 Princess Consort, don’t touch. Your body is precious so just leave it to us. 143 00:11:23,160 --> 00:11:25,250 It’s fine. 144 00:11:25,250 --> 00:11:28,870 Yesterday, these soldiers suffered serious injuries in order to save me. 145 00:11:28,870 --> 00:11:31,100 These trivial things I’m doing are nothing. 146 00:11:31,100 --> 00:11:32,900 Here. 147 00:11:36,660 --> 00:11:41,680 Reporting to Princess Consort. The city is in chaos now and flames are everywhere. 148 00:12:01,630 --> 00:12:06,510 Princess Consort, will we succeed? 149 00:12:11,880 --> 00:12:14,440 Right now, we can only do all that we can to try. 150 00:12:16,990 --> 00:12:21,590 If he leads his soldiers to attack with all their force, will they then break into Huizhou? 151 00:12:23,160 --> 00:12:25,960 General Song and General Mo are both here. 152 00:12:25,960 --> 00:12:28,410 How could they possibly break into this city that easily? 153 00:12:28,410 --> 00:12:30,280 Besides, 154 00:12:34,070 --> 00:12:36,890 His Highness is on his way to rescue us right now. 155 00:12:42,450 --> 00:12:48,280 What if they attack the city before His Highness gets here? 156 00:12:48,280 --> 00:12:50,780 His Highness will surely be here before that. 157 00:12:51,540 --> 00:12:54,690 - However, Princess Consort— - His Highness will certainly come! 158 00:12:54,690 --> 00:12:58,550 However, there hasn’t been any reply to the messages we’ve sent out. 159 00:12:59,180 --> 00:13:02,140 Perhaps His Highness did not receive any of them and we are all going to die. 160 00:13:02,140 --> 00:13:03,930 You! 161 00:13:14,080 --> 00:13:16,440 I won’t allow you to say that we will die. 162 00:13:17,120 --> 00:13:19,560 None of us will die. 163 00:13:20,860 --> 00:13:22,850 Princess Consort... 164 00:13:24,710 --> 00:13:27,300 Princess Consort, I am not afraid of dying. 165 00:13:28,170 --> 00:13:33,180 I’m afraid that Your Highness will fall into the hands of the rebels. 166 00:13:46,960 --> 00:13:49,040 Yu Xiu, don’t be afraid. 167 00:13:49,940 --> 00:13:52,360 None of us can be afraid. 168 00:13:53,920 --> 00:13:56,620 Do you remember what I promised you before? 169 00:13:57,820 --> 00:14:02,730 I will take you to see the beautiful sights of the imperial city. 170 00:14:02,730 --> 00:14:08,480 I will take you to eat the delicious food of the capital. 171 00:14:08,480 --> 00:14:11,980 I also want to share my great wine with you. 172 00:14:14,020 --> 00:14:16,800 None of us will die. 173 00:14:16,800 --> 00:14:19,040 His Highness will certainly come. 174 00:14:22,660 --> 00:14:24,480 Princess Consort, 175 00:14:26,370 --> 00:14:28,550 I’m sorry. 176 00:14:40,310 --> 00:14:42,600 Boss, when will the guards we’re changing shifts with come? 177 00:14:42,600 --> 00:14:44,670 What are you anxious about? They’ll come. 178 00:14:44,670 --> 00:14:49,000 It won’t delay you from going back to embrace and spoil your woman. 179 00:14:49,000 --> 00:14:52,100 Boss, they are here! It looks like Mou Lian. 180 00:14:53,960 --> 00:14:55,900 Mou Lian? 181 00:14:58,170 --> 00:15:00,420 Why is he here? 182 00:15:00,420 --> 00:15:02,610 Brothers, let’s go down and see. 183 00:15:02,610 --> 00:15:04,150 Let’s go! 184 00:15:10,990 --> 00:15:12,370 [Western Gate] 185 00:15:12,370 --> 00:15:13,840 Stop! 186 00:15:14,830 --> 00:15:16,450 What do you all want?! 187 00:15:16,450 --> 00:15:20,900 Prince Yuzhang’s great army has entered the city. You all should quickly surrender. 188 00:15:21,640 --> 00:15:24,090 You all are rebelling right now! 189 00:15:24,090 --> 00:15:26,500 Capture them all! 190 00:15:51,610 --> 00:15:55,110 Prince of Jianning has raised an army. Princess Consort Yuzhang was kidnapped. 191 00:15:55,110 --> 00:15:58,000 Yesterday, there was a report from Jiangnan. 192 00:15:58,000 --> 00:16:03,060 My Ningshuo army has already crossed swords with the enemy in the Six Frontier Towns. 193 00:16:03,060 --> 00:16:08,200 Once Prince Yuzhang finds out his princess consort has fallen into the enemy’s hands, 194 00:16:08,200 --> 00:16:10,420 I’m afraid this may shake the army’s morale. 195 00:16:10,420 --> 00:16:15,680 So we must rescue Princess Consort Yuzhang. 196 00:16:16,510 --> 00:16:20,650 However, General Wuwei commands the imperial army at the capital. 197 00:16:20,650 --> 00:16:23,900 It is important to defend here, so he cannot leave. 198 00:16:24,650 --> 00:16:26,390 This is a serious matter. 199 00:16:26,390 --> 00:16:30,720 Everyone, do you have any wise plans? 200 00:16:47,670 --> 00:16:49,690 Duke Huan. 201 00:16:49,690 --> 00:16:51,250 Here. 202 00:16:51,250 --> 00:16:57,350 I intend to send you to lead troops to suppress the rebels at Huizhou City. 203 00:16:57,380 --> 00:16:59,770 What are your thoughts? 204 00:17:01,590 --> 00:17:05,190 Worrying about the empire and its people is part of my job. 205 00:17:05,190 --> 00:17:08,300 Besides, Prime Minister and I are in-laws. 206 00:17:08,300 --> 00:17:11,940 A’Wu being kidnapped makes me very worried. 207 00:17:11,940 --> 00:17:13,790 Rest assured, Your Highness the Crown Prince. 208 00:17:13,790 --> 00:17:18,780 Prime Minister, I will certainly rescue A’Wu. 209 00:17:18,780 --> 00:17:20,450 Good! 210 00:17:21,470 --> 00:17:25,310 I, Wang Lin, thank you for your righteous deed, Duke Huan. 211 00:17:25,310 --> 00:17:29,930 I will count on you for my daughter’s safety. 212 00:17:37,120 --> 00:17:39,490 If I may boldly ask, 213 00:17:39,490 --> 00:17:43,120 I heard that you helped Zitan 214 00:17:43,120 --> 00:17:46,570 ask His Majesty for troops to rescue A’Wu a few days ago. 215 00:17:47,420 --> 00:17:49,590 Is that true? 216 00:17:53,310 --> 00:17:55,070 Indeed that happened. 217 00:17:58,280 --> 00:18:01,040 Crown Prince, you are so muddle-headed. 218 00:18:02,680 --> 00:18:04,380 What is it? 219 00:18:04,380 --> 00:18:08,120 Don’t you also want to rescue A’Wu from the distress in Huizhou? 220 00:18:08,120 --> 00:18:10,470 Why did you say that? 221 00:18:10,470 --> 00:18:13,840 Right now, the imperial court is on the cusp of chaos. 222 00:18:13,840 --> 00:18:16,460 Zitan is going to Huizhou this time to resolve the situation. 223 00:18:16,460 --> 00:18:18,600 If he does rescue A’Wu, 224 00:18:18,600 --> 00:18:21,540 it would be considered a great achievement. 225 00:18:23,710 --> 00:18:27,010 Zitan was originally under imperial order to keep watch over the imperial mausoleum. 226 00:18:27,010 --> 00:18:30,410 He has already violated the imperial order by returning to the capital this time. 227 00:18:30,410 --> 00:18:33,340 I’m sending Duke Huan to lead the troops to Huizhou. 228 00:18:33,350 --> 00:18:34,930 He has no part in this. 229 00:18:34,930 --> 00:18:37,020 What about Second Prince, then? 230 00:18:37,610 --> 00:18:41,830 Zilu? How long has it been seen I’ve seen his shadow? 231 00:18:41,830 --> 00:18:45,710 He’s not interested in state affairs at all. No need to worry. 232 00:18:45,710 --> 00:18:49,460 The quieter he is, the more we shouldn’t underestimate him. 233 00:18:49,460 --> 00:18:52,860 I’m merely asking you to not mess up your greater goal in a moment of carelessness. 234 00:18:52,860 --> 00:18:54,680 Otherwise, it would be too late for us to even regret it. 235 00:18:54,680 --> 00:18:57,280 Okay, okay, okay. 236 00:18:59,430 --> 00:19:01,470 After I ascend to the throne, 237 00:19:01,470 --> 00:19:06,600 you will be the first Empress Xie of our Great Cheng. 238 00:19:06,620 --> 00:19:09,780 At that time, I will request to have your father return 239 00:19:09,780 --> 00:19:13,420 and be restored to his original position. What do you think? 240 00:19:15,600 --> 00:19:18,170 Why is there such a big fire in the city? What’s going on? [Huizhou] 241 00:19:18,170 --> 00:19:19,740 What’s going on? 242 00:19:19,740 --> 00:19:21,580 It’s such a huge fire. Did something happen? 243 00:19:21,580 --> 00:19:23,220 Look! 244 00:19:24,200 --> 00:19:26,290 General, look. There are fires everywhere. 245 00:19:26,290 --> 00:19:27,610 W-What is going on? 246 00:19:27,610 --> 00:19:29,980 Fire! Hurry and put the fire out! 247 00:19:29,980 --> 00:19:33,280 Fire! Hurry and put the fire out! ` 248 00:19:44,110 --> 00:19:47,800 Everyone, hurry. Sweep the dust up! 249 00:19:47,800 --> 00:19:50,480 Hurry up, everyone! Hurry! 250 00:19:51,430 --> 00:19:53,510 Sweep the dust up! 251 00:19:53,510 --> 00:19:55,120 Hurry! 252 00:19:55,940 --> 00:19:57,890 General Qin, news has spread throughout the city 253 00:19:57,890 --> 00:20:00,390 that Prince Yuzhang’s vanguard unit has already stormed into the city. 254 00:20:00,390 --> 00:20:02,510 That Prince Yuzhang’s great army is already outside the city. 255 00:20:02,510 --> 00:20:05,410 General Mou has arrived! 256 00:20:15,480 --> 00:20:17,060 General Mou. 257 00:20:20,680 --> 00:20:21,940 Stop right there! 258 00:20:21,940 --> 00:20:23,830 General Mou, what are you doing right now? 259 00:20:23,830 --> 00:20:27,860 General Qin. Soldiers! 260 00:20:27,860 --> 00:20:29,880 We are originally soldiers of the imperial court. 261 00:20:29,880 --> 00:20:33,140 Wu Qian colluded with the Prince of Jianning to rebel. That is a betrayal to His Majesty. 262 00:20:33,140 --> 00:20:35,690 How could we possibly help the evildoers? 263 00:20:35,690 --> 00:20:37,850 The great army of Prince Yuzhang is now bearing down upon us, 264 00:20:37,850 --> 00:20:41,080 and has already seized the eastern and western gates, and captured Wu Qian alive. 265 00:20:41,080 --> 00:20:43,640 So if we continue to fail to come to our senses, 266 00:20:43,640 --> 00:20:47,220 we shall surely be convicted of the crime of rebelling. 267 00:20:54,160 --> 00:20:56,400 I don’t want to be a rebel! 268 00:20:56,400 --> 00:20:58,990 I also don’t want to be a rebel! - I also don’t want to be a rebel! 269 00:20:58,990 --> 00:21:02,600 Me, too! I also don’t want to be a rebel! I also don’t want to be that! 270 00:21:02,600 --> 00:21:04,610 I also don’t want to be a rebel! 271 00:21:19,100 --> 00:21:25,650 Since that is the case, we are all willing to serve Prince Yuzhang. 272 00:21:30,720 --> 00:21:34,730 [Eternal Prosperity and Prestige] 273 00:22:30,340 --> 00:22:33,460 Greetings, Princess Consort Yuzhang. 274 00:22:33,460 --> 00:22:36,310 Reporting to Princess Consort. According to your orders, 275 00:22:36,310 --> 00:22:39,330 Huizhou City is under our control now. 276 00:22:39,330 --> 00:22:41,410 You have all worked hard. 277 00:22:46,150 --> 00:22:50,720 [Wu Manor] 278 00:22:58,960 --> 00:23:01,910 Greetings, Princess Consort! 279 00:23:04,590 --> 00:23:09,390 All soldiers here, Wu Qian’s rebellion has been pacified for now. 280 00:23:09,390 --> 00:23:11,480 We have regained Huizhou. 281 00:23:11,480 --> 00:23:14,800 Everything is thanks to you all. 282 00:23:14,800 --> 00:23:18,160 You were not afraid of life nor death, fighting hard in this bloody battle. 283 00:23:18,160 --> 00:23:20,090 Soldiers, 284 00:23:20,970 --> 00:23:23,700 you all are indeed loyal, brave, and mighty! 285 00:23:23,700 --> 00:23:25,470 Princess Consort is mighty! 286 00:23:25,470 --> 00:23:29,880 Princess Consort is mighty! Princess Consort is mighty! 287 00:23:30,750 --> 00:23:34,460 There are still three things I must ask of you all. 288 00:23:37,430 --> 00:23:40,580 First, reassure the hearts of the people 289 00:23:40,580 --> 00:23:42,930 to prevent any uproar in the city. 290 00:23:42,930 --> 00:23:45,430 Second, reserve the grains 291 00:23:45,430 --> 00:23:47,780 as we wait for Prince Yuzhang’s men. 292 00:23:47,780 --> 00:23:53,150 Third, strengthen the city’s defense in preparation to defend against Prince of Jianning’s rebels, as they may attempt at invade the city at any time. 293 00:23:53,150 --> 00:23:55,050 Yes! 294 00:24:17,950 --> 00:24:20,000 General Mou. 295 00:24:26,850 --> 00:24:28,470 Princess Consort. 296 00:24:29,970 --> 00:24:31,970 My condolences. 297 00:24:56,700 --> 00:24:59,120 I owe Madam Wu a debt of gratitude. 298 00:25:00,180 --> 00:25:02,680 Though I, Wang Xuan, have no means to return it. 299 00:25:09,880 --> 00:25:12,500 I will make arrangements for Huixin. 300 00:25:13,860 --> 00:25:16,100 Please go on your way peacefully. 301 00:25:28,020 --> 00:25:30,230 Make way! Make way! [Huizhou] 302 00:25:48,910 --> 00:25:50,460 Stop! 303 00:25:54,500 --> 00:25:56,270 Who are you? 304 00:25:56,270 --> 00:26:00,540 We are from the Zhao Clan of the Yong’an region of the western part of Huizhou. 305 00:26:00,540 --> 00:26:03,120 - Why are you covering your face? - My guard brother. 306 00:26:03,120 --> 00:26:06,770 Our family patriarch has caught a cold and is afraid to pass it on to you all. 307 00:26:06,770 --> 00:26:09,310 That’s why he has covered his face. 308 00:26:13,190 --> 00:26:14,970 Wait! 309 00:26:19,040 --> 00:26:21,990 General. How can I help you, General? 310 00:26:21,990 --> 00:26:24,230 Take the veil off. 311 00:26:25,850 --> 00:26:28,310 Take the veil off. 312 00:26:36,720 --> 00:26:38,920 My elder, 313 00:26:38,920 --> 00:26:41,050 how many people are in your family? 314 00:26:41,700 --> 00:26:44,150 My wife and children have already passed away. 315 00:26:44,150 --> 00:26:48,820 I am the only one left, with my servant as company. 316 00:26:51,750 --> 00:26:53,820 How did your wife and children pass away? 317 00:26:53,820 --> 00:26:55,930 Illness. 318 00:26:59,700 --> 00:27:01,600 Capture him! 319 00:27:07,610 --> 00:27:09,170 Let’s go! 320 00:27:16,460 --> 00:27:20,650 Marquis Xie, I hope you have been well. 321 00:27:27,690 --> 00:27:29,750 Now that it has come to this, 322 00:27:29,750 --> 00:27:32,260 my entire Xie Clan 323 00:27:32,260 --> 00:27:34,220 can never rise again. 324 00:27:34,860 --> 00:27:39,720 - In this life, I have brought shame to my ancestors. - Hey! 325 00:28:39,240 --> 00:28:42,140 Duke Huan, you trust Prince of Jianning that much? 326 00:28:42,760 --> 00:28:45,990 It is not that I trust him, but it is that he trusts you. 327 00:28:45,990 --> 00:28:48,110 Why does he? 328 00:28:48,110 --> 00:28:51,800 What father doesn’t trust his own son? 329 00:28:51,800 --> 00:28:56,320 Prince of Jianning is your birth father. 330 00:29:12,700 --> 00:29:15,570 Someone come! Someone come! 331 00:29:19,890 --> 00:29:22,860 Your Majesty, you’re awake? 332 00:29:24,290 --> 00:29:28,640 Just now, who was standing there? 333 00:29:30,110 --> 00:29:32,490 No one had come. 334 00:29:33,150 --> 00:29:37,350 I think that Your Majesty had a dream again. 335 00:29:42,900 --> 00:29:45,360 I’m having a severe headache. 336 00:29:47,260 --> 00:29:49,310 Where is Zitan? 337 00:29:49,810 --> 00:29:53,260 How come I haven’t seen him for days now? 338 00:29:53,260 --> 00:29:58,360 I heard that the Third Prince went to Huizhou. 339 00:30:16,350 --> 00:30:18,260 Why was Xie Yuan here in Huizhou? 340 00:30:18,260 --> 00:30:20,120 I didn’t even get the chance to ask 341 00:30:20,120 --> 00:30:22,560 before he committed suicide. 342 00:30:22,560 --> 00:30:24,170 Did he leave a will before he died? 343 00:30:24,170 --> 00:30:27,820 He only asked for forgiveness from his ancestors. 344 00:30:29,860 --> 00:30:32,220 Have people secretly escort Xie Yuan’s body 345 00:30:32,220 --> 00:30:34,600 back to the capital in accordance with the rituals of a marquis. 346 00:30:34,600 --> 00:30:36,780 Bury him in the region from which the Xie Clan’s ancestors originated. 347 00:30:36,780 --> 00:30:39,420 No matter what Xie Yuan did before, 348 00:30:39,420 --> 00:30:43,960 - I hope that it is all forgotten and that no regrets are left. - Yes! 349 00:30:43,960 --> 00:30:46,040 Princess Consort. General Song. 350 00:30:46,040 --> 00:30:50,230 I have lead the covert guards from the Lanyue Country Manor here to greet you, Princess Consort. 351 00:30:53,600 --> 00:30:56,380 Greetings, Princess Consort! 352 00:30:56,380 --> 00:30:58,920 I, Wang Xuan, thank everyone here. 353 00:30:58,920 --> 00:31:01,590 You are all brave soldiers of Great Cheng. 354 00:31:02,150 --> 00:31:04,070 I have been a covert guard for half my life. 355 00:31:04,070 --> 00:31:07,870 To be able to fight our enemies in the frontline with these two generals today, 356 00:31:07,870 --> 00:31:09,580 it was delightful! 357 00:31:11,490 --> 00:31:15,050 You are such a brave hero. Being only a covert guard, 358 00:31:15,050 --> 00:31:17,500 do you not find it a pity? 359 00:31:19,080 --> 00:31:24,490 If I assign you under the command of Prince Yuzhang, are you willing? 360 00:31:27,080 --> 00:31:29,780 I accept your grace and pledge my allegiance. 361 00:31:29,780 --> 00:31:32,380 ’Til death, I shall never obey anyone else. 362 00:31:32,380 --> 00:31:34,970 What if you were to serve by my side? 363 00:31:35,910 --> 00:31:39,020 No matter where Princess Consort assigns me, I will do as you ask with no hesitation. 364 00:31:39,020 --> 00:31:45,450 Loyalty to Princess Consort with no hesitation! 365 00:31:48,280 --> 00:31:53,000 I can’t believe your mother and Prince of Jianning had such an affair. 366 00:31:55,350 --> 00:31:57,290 This is good, too. 367 00:31:57,290 --> 00:32:00,850 It doesn’t matter if Prince of Jianning is my birth father or not. 368 00:32:00,850 --> 00:32:05,010 He, himself, has said that he would help me seize the throne. 369 00:32:05,010 --> 00:32:08,910 Then I can only sit back and wait for it to happen. 370 00:32:21,990 --> 00:32:25,810 Your Highness, could the rumor about Prince Yuzhang be true? [Huizhou] 371 00:32:25,810 --> 00:32:29,690 That he miraculously surmised that we would divide our troops and rush in, 372 00:32:29,690 --> 00:32:33,080 so he was a step ahead of us, seizing Huizhou city. 373 00:32:34,420 --> 00:32:37,380 Could it be that the lad Xiao Qi is really that fast? 374 00:32:37,380 --> 00:32:41,050 Your Highness, horn sounds came from three directions: 375 00:32:41,050 --> 00:32:42,900 east, west, and north. 376 00:32:42,900 --> 00:32:45,490 And the southern gate is where most of the Huizhou soldiers stay. 377 00:32:45,490 --> 00:32:47,760 I think it will be difficult to make a move. 378 00:32:47,760 --> 00:32:51,850 Your Highness, why don’t we attack the southern gate speedily? 379 00:32:55,540 --> 00:32:58,560 “All warfare is based on deception.” (T/N: The Art of War - Sun Tzu) 380 00:32:58,560 --> 00:33:03,330 “Therefore, when capable of attacking, feign incapacity; when active in moving troops, feign inactivity.” 381 00:33:03,330 --> 00:33:06,960 Relay my order. Surround Huizhou city. 382 00:33:06,960 --> 00:33:08,510 Yes! 383 00:33:25,500 --> 00:33:28,190 Duke Huan, I have done everything you ordered. 384 00:33:28,190 --> 00:33:29,900 Good. 385 00:33:30,790 --> 00:33:36,470 Duke Huan, are we really going to Huizhou and get involved in this mess? 386 00:33:40,700 --> 00:33:42,720 I had come to an agreement with Prince of Jianning long ago. 387 00:33:42,720 --> 00:33:46,610 As long as we capture Huizhou, then we can seize the capital directly. 388 00:33:46,610 --> 00:33:50,100 Wu Qian had worked for the Wang Clan, thus I was just using him. 389 00:33:50,100 --> 00:33:54,340 It doesn’t matter to me if he and Wang Xuan live or die. 390 00:33:54,340 --> 00:34:00,210 T-Then why did we exhaust ourselves on this journey as a favor to Wang Lin? 391 00:34:00,210 --> 00:34:04,460 Wang Lin sending me to pacify the rebellion is perfectly aligned with my intentions. 392 00:34:04,460 --> 00:34:09,010 If he had sent Wang Xu, wouldn’t it have ruined our great plan? 393 00:34:19,440 --> 00:34:22,380 Reporting to Duke Huan. The wooden bridge ahead collapsed and washed away. 394 00:34:26,750 --> 00:34:28,660 Was it the one here? 395 00:34:28,660 --> 00:34:29,690 Yes. 396 00:34:29,690 --> 00:34:31,690 - You may leave. - Yes 397 00:34:34,080 --> 00:34:35,940 Quickly have people cut wood to repair the bridge. 398 00:34:35,940 --> 00:34:39,940 Whenever the bridge is repaired is when we cross the river. 399 00:34:40,850 --> 00:34:44,940 Only Heaven knows when we will arrive in Huizhou. 400 00:34:45,940 --> 00:34:47,500 I understand. 401 00:34:55,430 --> 00:34:57,340 Father. 402 00:34:59,950 --> 00:35:01,770 Father. 403 00:35:04,240 --> 00:35:06,510 Father. 404 00:35:09,510 --> 00:35:12,640 Crown Princess, please quell your sorrow. 405 00:35:17,490 --> 00:35:19,400 Crown Princess. 406 00:35:23,560 --> 00:35:26,830 My aunt was killed by the empress. 407 00:35:26,830 --> 00:35:32,340 The descendants of the Xie Clan have been suffering the suppression of Wang Lin. 408 00:35:32,840 --> 00:35:37,430 Now my father was forced to die by Wang Xuan. 409 00:35:40,540 --> 00:35:45,640 Yet that hateful Zitan is really going to Huizhou to rescue Wang Xuan. 410 00:35:49,790 --> 00:35:52,400 He wants to save Wang Xuan’s life, 411 00:35:52,400 --> 00:35:54,430 but I just won’t let him! 412 00:35:56,590 --> 00:35:58,500 Bring Su Jin’er here immediately. 413 00:35:58,500 --> 00:35:59,930 Yes. 414 00:36:20,760 --> 00:36:26,770 Your Highness, it’s dark. You should quickly head inside to rest. 415 00:36:28,190 --> 00:36:31,580 Right now, all the people and soldiers of Huizhou need you. 416 00:36:31,580 --> 00:36:34,440 Don’t let your body crumble from the stress. 417 00:36:34,440 --> 00:36:37,190 How is Madam Wu’s daughter? 418 00:36:37,190 --> 00:36:41,330 She keeps crying and making a ruckus. She has already fainted twice from crying. 419 00:36:41,930 --> 00:36:45,000 She has not drunk a drop of water this entire day. No one could convince her otherwise. 420 00:36:45,000 --> 00:36:47,730 Madam Mou has been watching her this whole time. 421 00:36:49,780 --> 00:36:51,160 I’ll go see her. 422 00:36:51,160 --> 00:36:54,200 Princess Consort, it’s better if you do not go. 423 00:36:54,200 --> 00:36:58,580 Miss Huixin has a strong temper. I fear she will offend you. 424 00:37:12,540 --> 00:37:14,640 Eat a bit. 425 00:37:17,920 --> 00:37:22,680 You being like this really makes one’s heart ache. 426 00:37:29,940 --> 00:37:31,590 Princess Consort. 427 00:37:51,140 --> 00:37:52,810 Huixin. 428 00:37:53,770 --> 00:37:56,310 No matter what, you should eat something. 429 00:37:56,310 --> 00:38:00,590 If Madam Wu saw you like this, 430 00:38:00,590 --> 00:38:02,700 how could she peacefully pass away? 431 00:38:03,660 --> 00:38:05,610 At least eat one bite. 432 00:38:09,170 --> 00:38:10,830 Who are you? 433 00:38:11,920 --> 00:38:14,020 I am Princess Consort Yuzhang. 434 00:38:18,320 --> 00:38:20,460 It’s you? 435 00:38:20,460 --> 00:38:23,060 It’s you who killed my mother! 436 00:38:23,060 --> 00:38:25,150 I want to strangle you to death! 437 00:38:25,150 --> 00:38:27,950 I want to get revenge for my mother! 438 00:38:29,740 --> 00:38:33,410 Not eating nor drinking, where would you find the strength? 439 00:38:34,080 --> 00:38:36,150 If you want revenge, 440 00:38:36,150 --> 00:38:38,450 then first live before you make such statements. 441 00:38:43,440 --> 00:38:44,820 Sit. 442 00:38:48,500 --> 00:38:50,130 Princess Consort. 443 00:38:51,870 --> 00:38:54,120 I am Mou Lian’s wife. 444 00:38:55,040 --> 00:38:56,870 How is General Mou? 445 00:38:56,870 --> 00:38:58,460 Thank you, Princess Consort, for your concerns. 446 00:38:58,460 --> 00:39:02,930 He has already rushed to the barracks to help General Song make defensive arrangements. 447 00:39:02,930 --> 00:39:07,710 Princess Consort, I actually have a few things I want to say to you. 448 00:39:07,710 --> 00:39:09,540 Please go ahead. 449 00:39:09,540 --> 00:39:11,870 Mou Lian has always aspired to serve the empire. 450 00:39:11,870 --> 00:39:15,170 For many years, he has never relied on his uncle’s power or connections. 451 00:39:15,170 --> 00:39:19,120 This time, his uncle colluded with the rebels and Mou Lian was also urged to join 452 00:39:19,120 --> 00:39:22,190 until you entered the city, pulling him back before he 453 00:39:22,190 --> 00:39:24,520 made a grave mistake 454 00:39:24,520 --> 00:39:28,950 I ask Your Highness to speak for him and not let his uncle implicate him, 455 00:39:28,950 --> 00:39:31,830 to not let Mou Lian lose the opportunity to serve the country. 456 00:39:31,830 --> 00:39:35,180 I, as his wife, bow to you in gratitude, Princess Consort. 457 00:39:35,750 --> 00:39:37,680 Hurry and get up. 458 00:39:41,620 --> 00:39:46,330 It turns out that General Mou has such an understanding, knowledgeable, and virtuous wife. 459 00:39:46,330 --> 00:39:50,630 Regarding Wu Qian’s matter, I already promised not to implicate him. 460 00:39:50,630 --> 00:39:52,190 Please rest assured. 461 00:39:52,190 --> 00:39:54,210 Thank you so much, Princess Consort. 462 00:39:57,290 --> 00:40:01,830 Prince of Jianning is now a fierce tiger outside this city. 463 00:40:01,830 --> 00:40:05,200 I’m unfamiliar with Huizhou and its people. 464 00:40:05,200 --> 00:40:08,310 Madam Mou, I hope you can advise me 465 00:40:08,310 --> 00:40:10,530 and discuss with me about defending the city. 466 00:40:10,530 --> 00:40:13,490 I will do my best. 467 00:40:27,900 --> 00:40:30,900 Princess Consort, what is it? 468 00:40:31,930 --> 00:40:33,800 What’s happened? 469 00:40:35,160 --> 00:40:36,950 I can’t sleep. 470 00:40:36,950 --> 00:40:40,260 When I think of Madam Wu and Huixin, 471 00:40:40,260 --> 00:40:42,460 my heart is not at ease. 472 00:40:48,680 --> 00:40:50,650 Come with me for a walk outside. 473 00:40:51,270 --> 00:40:58,030 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by The Emperor’s Conquests@ Viki.com 474 00:40:58,830 --> 00:41:03,660 When we were at the regional manor, I was worried about your safety the whole time. 475 00:41:03,660 --> 00:41:06,840 Whenever night fell, I would be anxious and terrified. 476 00:41:06,840 --> 00:41:08,610 It’s better now. 477 00:41:08,610 --> 00:41:12,630 We have relocated to the governor’s manor. This place is heavily guarded. 478 00:41:12,630 --> 00:41:14,380 You’re not afraid anymore, right? 479 00:41:14,380 --> 00:41:16,400 I feel much better now. 480 00:41:16,400 --> 00:41:21,940 When I think about General Song guarding us, I no longer worry. 481 00:41:22,660 --> 00:41:23,800 We must stop them. 482 00:41:23,800 --> 00:41:26,540 Remember, no matter what happens, we must stay put and not retreat. 483 00:41:26,540 --> 00:41:29,640 This time, it is all thanks to General Song. 484 00:41:29,640 --> 00:41:32,020 For His Highness to have such a fierce general, 485 00:41:32,020 --> 00:41:34,600 it truly is a blessing for the Ningzhuo army. 486 00:41:36,230 --> 00:41:37,260 General, look here. 487 00:41:37,260 --> 00:41:41,080 General Song does somewhat resemble His Highness. 488 00:41:41,670 --> 00:41:43,390 Here as well. 489 00:41:43,390 --> 00:41:46,170 - Let’s go so as to not disturb them. - Yes. 490 00:41:46,170 --> 00:41:47,820 Princess Consort! 491 00:41:47,820 --> 00:41:48,900 - Princess Consort. - Princess Consort. 492 00:41:48,900 --> 00:41:50,730 Princess Consort, please wait. 493 00:41:54,340 --> 00:41:55,890 Princess Consort. 494 00:41:55,890 --> 00:41:57,890 General Song. 495 00:41:57,890 --> 00:42:00,600 We are making the plans to defend the city right now. 496 00:42:00,600 --> 00:42:05,860 It looks like we must prepare to resist the Prince of Jianning’s attack on the city at any moment. 497 00:42:07,270 --> 00:42:09,460 Crown Princess, 498 00:42:09,460 --> 00:42:11,870 according to... 499 00:42:11,870 --> 00:42:13,890 I did everything according to what you said. 500 00:42:13,890 --> 00:42:18,250 However, the third prince has become more and more distant towards me. 501 00:42:18,250 --> 00:42:20,510 He is no longer willing to see me. 502 00:42:22,130 --> 00:42:25,620 Someone’s image has been planted in his heart. 503 00:42:25,620 --> 00:42:28,610 If you don’t uproot it, 504 00:42:28,610 --> 00:42:32,830 how can you walk into this mere one inch of land? 505 00:42:33,780 --> 00:42:38,360 Third Prince and Princess have had deep affections for each other since childhood. 506 00:42:38,360 --> 00:42:41,300 He won’t ever be able to forget the princess. 507 00:42:41,300 --> 00:42:45,210 What if I say that there’s a way? 508 00:42:47,970 --> 00:42:52,500 ♫ The fear of rain and tears stain your plume ♫ 509 00:42:52,500 --> 00:42:57,000 ♫ Time chases the distance of soldiers ♫ 510 00:42:57,000 --> 00:42:59,360 ♫ There is still a limit to what you can miss ♫ 511 00:42:59,360 --> 00:43:01,670 ♫ Why are there guests in this world? ♫ 512 00:43:01,670 --> 00:43:06,600 ♫ Tears can be deceiving, love is hard to fake ♫ 513 00:43:06,600 --> 00:43:11,230 ♫ I hear the wind withers and dies as if it’s singing a thousand songs of sadness ♫ 514 00:43:11,230 --> 00:43:15,570 ♫ In my dreams, I see you smiling like a painting ♫ 515 00:43:15,570 --> 00:43:18,000 ♫ I’ll be going to you on my horse ♫ 516 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:20,290 ♫ Return to your gentleness ♫ 517 00:43:20,290 --> 00:43:25,630 ♫ I can’t let go of my heart, I can’t let go ♫ 518 00:43:27,010 --> 00:43:31,670 ♫ Waiting for the sea to changed and wash away the burden ♫ 519 00:43:31,670 --> 00:43:36,290 ♫ Spend time with you ♫ 520 00:43:36,290 --> 00:43:45,660 ♫ Because of you, I’ve lived a lifetime of prosperity ♫ 521 00:43:45,660 --> 00:43:50,300 ♫ Waiting for the sea clouds to fade away ♫ 522 00:43:50,300 --> 00:43:54,960 ♫ Home at all corners of the earth ♫ 523 00:43:54,960 --> 00:44:04,200 ♫ We will meet again in spring, autumn, winter, and summer ♫ 524 00:44:04,200 --> 00:44:12,420 ♫ For us, the moment that we’ve met ♫ 525 00:44:13,460 --> 00:44:18,100 ♫ With the pace of a lifetime ♫ 526 00:44:18,100 --> 00:44:22,770 ♫ To struggle, to worry ♫ 527 00:44:22,770 --> 00:44:32,180 ♫ I will leave the world for your promise ♫ 528 00:44:32,180 --> 00:44:36,800 ♫ Waiting for the sea to wash away the lead ♫ 529 00:44:36,800 --> 00:44:41,480 ♫ Spend time with you ♫ 530 00:44:41,480 --> 00:44:50,900 ♫ Because of you, I’ve lived a lifetime of prosperity♫ 531 00:44:50,900 --> 00:44:55,540 ♫ When the sea has changed, the universe will already be changed ♫ 532 00:44:55,540 --> 00:45:00,800 ♫ Home at all corners of the earth ♫ 533 00:45:00,800 --> 00:45:12,320 ♫ We meet again in spring, autumn, winter, and summer ♫