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(song title)

2
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<i>♫ I'm a mortal under the sky ♫</i>

3
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<i>♫ The masses speak of my arrogance ♫</i>

4
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<i>♫ I aspire to fly high ♫</i>

5
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<i>♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫</i>

6
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<i>♫ Not everything will pass ♫</i>

7
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<i>♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫</i>

8
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<i>♫ I'll become a thing of the past ♫</i>

9
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<i>♫ I'm curious about what you covet ♫</i>

10
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<i>♫ Accidentally, I found out a secret ♫</i>

11
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<i>♫ The politics upon my lips ♫</i>

12
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<i>♫ Has overthrown it all ♫</i>

13
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<i>♫ It's not steadfast ♫</i>

14
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<i>♫ Standing right here ♫</i>

15
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<i>♫ You follow the rules I made ♫</i>

16
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<i>♫ Apply skills to cure diseases ♫</i>

17
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<i>♫ Eradicate the maladies in this vast land ♫</i>

18
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<i>♫ I am but a commoner ♫</i>

19
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<i>♫ I intended to be steady step by step ♫</i>

20
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<i>♫ I am but a commoner ♫</i>

21
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<i>♫ I can tell what's true and what's false ♫</i>

22
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<i>♫ I am but a commoner ♫</i>

23
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<i>♫ I like music and hate intrigues ♫</i>

24
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<i>♫ I used to see hills full of lonely souls ♫</i>

25
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<i>♫ I feel regret for my recklessness ♫</i>

26
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<i>♫ Leaving future generations
to review my scribbles ♫</i>

27
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<i>♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫</i>

28
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<i>♫ Not everything will pass ♫</i>

29
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<i>♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫</i>

30
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<i>♫ I'll become a thing of the past ♫</i>

31
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<i>♫ We only have one life, and take it easy ♫</i>

32
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<i>♫ My chessboard involves two sides ♫</i>

33
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<i>♫ As I lay out my strategy, you take a hint ♫</i>

34
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<i>♫ When you feel regret, it's too late ♫</i>

35
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<i>♫ So many tricks and lies ♫</i>

36
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<i>♫ I witness what you've done ♫</i>

37
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<i>♫ May we live and die together ♫</i>

38
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<i>[Guardians of the Dafeng]</i>

39
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<i>[Episode 19]</i>

40
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You mean…

41
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I wouldn't dare to make unfounded remarks.

42
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But this matter involves the Kui tribe.

43
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And there's a desire to release
the sealed entity at the bottom of the lake.

44
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It's certainly not as simple
as the ordinary quest for power and profit.

45
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Holding power within the court,

46
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with an opportunity to form
a secret alliance with the Kui tribe.

47
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Xu Qi'an, you've got some nerve to suspect the King of the North.

48
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King of the North?

49
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Yes, Your Majesty.

50
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It has been some years
since he returned to the Capital City.

51
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Your Majesty,

52
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do you have plans to summon the King
of the North back to the Capital City?

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54
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For all these years, never having won.

55
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It's quite boring.

56
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Your Majesty, playing chess
is like cultivating the mind.

57
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I wish to play with Your Majesty again.

58
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You play.

59
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- Cultivate your mind.
- Yes, Father.

60
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I wouldn't dare. I know nothing about the powerful ministers in the court.

61
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I focus solely on handling cases.

62
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How could I suspect him?

63
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Mr. Wei has a point. You truly are a clever person.

64
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Would you be willing to serve me?

65
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I have dreamt of nothing more.

66
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But I am now a guest scholar of Princess Lin'an.

67
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Although it was under a misconception,
it is a fact.

68
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If I were to pledge allegiance to you now,

69
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I'm afraid it would invite gossip.

70
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I'm not afraid of that.

71
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I just fear it would bring
unfavorable influence upon Your Highness.

72
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I also have no fears.

73
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<i>[For Official Use of Princess Huaiqing's Mansion]</i>

74
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I'm willing to lay down my life
for Your Highness.

75
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- Rise.
- Yes.

76
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I'll take you to Wenyuan Library.

77
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Yes.

78
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Come here and take a look.

79
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Within the boundaries of the Capital City,
aside from the magic tools within the palace,

80
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Yunlu Academy, and the Bureau of Astronomy,

81
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<i>[Bodhi Beads]</i>
only these can shield against the Qi Observation.

82
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Which treasure do you want?

83
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Those Bodhi Beads.

84
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<i>[Pitch-Pot]</i>

85
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Sir, 600 taels.

86
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Thank you.

87
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<i>No way.</i>

88
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<i>Could it have been Zhou Chixiong sitting in the carriage then?</i>

89
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<i>No. Jinlian said there should be
a woman in the sedan chair.</i>

90
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What's wrong?

91
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Nothing.

92
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I've gone through all the dossiers here.

93
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I still haven't found the relevant magic tools.

94
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The types of magic tools are complex.

95
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It's impossible for all of them
to be recorded in the Wenyuan Library.

96
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It seems we're going
to return empty-handed today.

97
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However, I've thought of something.

98
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I'm not sure if it's related
to the magic tools.

99
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A year ago, Princess Pingyang,
daughter of Prince Yu,

100
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fled due to dissatisfaction with her marriage arrangement

101
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My Father was furious.

102
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He ordered warlocks from the Bureau of Astronomy

103
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to pursue her using Qi Observation Technique.

104
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Ultimately, they caught nothing.

105
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Could it be that Princess Pingyang
also possesses a magic tool?

106
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I'm not sure.

107
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But there's a person who had
a close private relationship with Pingyang.

108
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You know her well.

109
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It couldn't be…

110
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Lin'an.

111
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Your Highness, the day is warm and sunny.

112
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It's the perfect time
for playing embroidered ball.

113
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Your Highness, I've just been to Guiyue Tower to buy your favourite snacks

114
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and cold yogurt as well.

115
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They're all delicious.

116
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You haven't eaten yet. Would you like to get up and taste them?

117
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Xu Qi'an

118
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is a lowly servant, a villain!

119
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Your Highness,

120
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you are a princess of a nation. You alone have the His Majesty's favor.

121
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You have as many skilled craftsmen
and capable hands at your command as you want.

122
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Why be obsessed with a mere Xu Qi'an?

123
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He can write poetry.

124
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What's so important about poetry?

125
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Even if you don't attend the poem gathering, with your intelligence and wisdom,

126
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you can still outshine Princess Huaiqing.

127
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- Really?
- Of course, it's true.

128
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Tell me, what intelligence and wisdom
do I possess?

129
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You all tell me.

130
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Large eyes.

131
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Good temperament.

132
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Good at playing shuttlecock.

133
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You can keep cats.

134
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Your Highness, they speak so casually and you have four advantages.

135
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Your Highness.

136
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I am a princess of Dafeng.

137
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I'm deeply favored by His Majesty.

138
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Though I'm lacking in talent and wisdom…

139
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No.

140
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Though I'm lacking in talent and wisdom,

141
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I can find the most talented person
in the world to be my guest scholar.

142
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What you said just now is right.

143
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There are so many skilled people in the world. Just a mere Xu Qi'an.

144
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Consider it a gift from me to Huaiqing.

145
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That's great, Your Highness.

146
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You've finally perked up.

147
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I've perked up.

148
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I thought Xu Qi'an would consider
the old affection

149
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and find it hard to choose
between me and Huaiqing.

150
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I didn't expect him not to hesitate at all.

151
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Who am I? I am the No. 1 princess of Dafeng.

152
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I have a temper.

153
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I swear I will never meet him again.

154
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- We are irreconcilable.
- Yes, irreconcilable.

155
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Your Highness, I'll go look
for a new guest scholar for you.

156
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I just don't believe it.

157
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There are so many scholars in Dafeng. Do I have to stick to Xu Qi'an?

158
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- Right, let's go now.
- Let's go.

159
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Your Highness.

160
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Mr. Xu is seeking an audience outside the door.

161
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<i>[Shaoyin Palace]</i>

162
00:10:02,543 --> 00:10:06,384
Xu Qi'an, why have you come?

163
00:10:06,384 --> 00:10:09,823
Xiaogang, I'm here to see Huaiqing…

164
00:10:11,323 --> 00:10:14,243
I'm here to see Princess Lin'an. Please announce my visit.

165
00:10:14,243 --> 00:10:17,436
Her Highness is in a rage and will not see you. You should leave.

166
00:10:17,436 --> 00:10:19,110
Her Highness is angry?

167
00:10:19,110 --> 00:10:22,040
Which blind fool has angered Her Highness?

168
00:10:22,044 --> 00:10:24,964
Tell me, I'll take care of him.

169
00:10:29,904 --> 00:10:33,883
- Did he really say that?
- Your Highness, how can you still laugh?

170
00:10:33,883 --> 00:10:37,224
He's so shameless. It's clear he's just opposing you.

171
00:10:37,224 --> 00:10:40,523
Yet he acts as if it's none of his business.

172
00:10:42,120 --> 00:10:46,083
But I did deceive him first.

173
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He made me angry once. Then we're even.

174
00:10:50,583 --> 00:10:51,980
No, Your Highness.

175
00:10:51,980 --> 00:10:56,100
Didn't you just say you two are irreconcilable?

176
00:10:58,804 --> 00:11:00,004
Yes.

177
00:11:00,004 --> 00:11:05,284
Don't I often say I want to send you
out of the palace?

178
00:11:05,284 --> 00:11:08,404
Those are angry words. They don't count.

179
00:11:08,404 --> 00:11:10,323
No way, Your Highness.

180
00:11:10,323 --> 00:11:15,204
If you let him off so easily, he will surely think you are too flexible.

181
00:11:15,204 --> 00:11:19,283
How will he take you seriously then?

182
00:11:19,284 --> 00:11:21,228
You have a point.

183
00:11:22,323 --> 00:11:24,744
We need to make him learn his lesson.

184
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<i>[Shaoyin Palace]</i>

185
00:11:40,603 --> 00:11:42,404
It's already been two hours.

186
00:11:42,404 --> 00:11:47,284
Neither told me to leave
nor came out to meet me.

187
00:11:47,284 --> 00:11:52,284
Could it be that she wants me
to learn a lesson?

188
00:12:11,563 --> 00:12:14,583
This is no way to go on.

189
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<i>I've got it.</i>

190
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He's still here.

191
00:12:49,840 --> 00:12:51,760
Who's there?

192
00:12:55,284 --> 00:12:57,380
He is still here.

193
00:12:58,096 --> 00:13:00,064
Really sincere.

194
00:13:00,760 --> 00:13:02,664
Invite him in.

195
00:13:02,664 --> 00:13:05,563
Your Highness, you can't.

196
00:13:05,563 --> 00:13:07,404
Why not?

197
00:13:07,404 --> 00:13:11,364
Just a bit of summer heat. If he can't even withstand such a small test,

198
00:13:11,364 --> 00:13:15,624
how can he be wholeheartedly loyal
to Your Highness in the future?

199
00:13:15,624 --> 00:13:17,764
That may be so, but…

200
00:13:17,764 --> 00:13:20,423
Your Highness.

201
00:13:20,423 --> 00:13:22,784
Mr. Xu just fainted at the doorstep.

202
00:13:22,784 --> 00:13:24,892
Fainted?

203
00:13:27,804 --> 00:13:30,583
Mr. Xu said he stood at the door for too long.

204
00:13:30,583 --> 00:13:32,624
Scorched by the blazing sun, heatstroke set in.

205
00:13:32,624 --> 00:13:35,884
His old wounds from attacking
the Silver Gong days ago have recurred.

206
00:13:35,884 --> 00:13:37,603
I did not make him stand in the scorching sun.

207
00:13:37,603 --> 00:13:41,224
He said this is a show of sincerity.

208
00:13:42,243 --> 00:13:43,524
Sincerity?

209
00:13:43,524 --> 00:13:46,663
Mr. Xu also said, if he can't even withstand such a small test,

210
00:13:46,663 --> 00:13:49,803
how can he be wholeheartedly loyal
to Your Highness in the future?

211
00:13:49,803 --> 00:13:51,630
These are clearly my own words!

212
00:13:51,630 --> 00:13:53,663
Your words? He also told us not to mind him.

213
00:13:53,663 --> 00:13:57,304
He will wait until Your Highness change your mind.

214
00:13:57,304 --> 00:13:58,980
Even if the sun burns fiercely, he'd wait.

215
00:13:58,980 --> 00:14:02,480
He will wait until the end of time.

216
00:14:03,163 --> 00:14:04,563
Playing this game with me.

217
00:14:04,563 --> 00:14:08,480
Sweet talk to win Her Highness's favor. Dream on.

218
00:14:08,480 --> 00:14:10,563
Invite him in.

219
00:14:10,563 --> 00:14:14,843
No, Your Highness. So, you're just going to let him off?

220
00:14:14,843 --> 00:14:17,883
- That's about enough, isn't it?
- But he clearly did it on purpose.

221
00:14:17,883 --> 00:14:21,284
I know, but the sun is so intense outside.

222
00:14:21,284 --> 00:14:24,624
Even without injuries,
he could suffer from heatstroke.

223
00:14:24,624 --> 00:14:27,683
Your Highness, don't be soft-hearted.

224
00:14:27,683 --> 00:14:29,483
Xiaogang, forget it.

225
00:14:29,483 --> 00:14:33,408
- Your Highness.
- Xiaogang.

226
00:14:33,408 --> 00:14:37,623
No way. While I'm here today, don't even think about going out to see him.

227
00:14:42,423 --> 00:14:43,900
Which of us is the princess?

228
00:14:43,900 --> 00:14:46,580
Who has the final say in this Shaoyin Palace?

229
00:14:47,644 --> 00:14:50,203
Of course, you have the final say.

230
00:14:50,203 --> 00:14:53,664
- Invite him in.
- Yes.

231
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Thank you, Mr. Wei.

232
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<i>[Titled with the character "moon"]</i>
The moon sets, crows cry, and frost fills the sky.

233
00:15:14,883 --> 00:15:20,463
River maples and fishermen's lights
accompany the sleep of the sorrowful.

234
00:15:22,124 --> 00:15:24,744
Spring's beauty makes it hard to sleep.

235
00:15:24,744 --> 00:15:26,684
Did Lin'an really compose these poems?

236
00:15:26,684 --> 00:15:28,904
Yes, Your Majesty.

237
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The great scholars at Imperial Academy praised
Princess Lin'an

238
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for her substantial progress.

239
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They also say that with time, Princess Lin'an

240
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is sure to be the new star in the field of poetry.

241
00:15:38,984 --> 00:15:42,343
She can be compared with Princess Huaiqing.

242
00:15:43,404 --> 00:15:46,203
- Truly she is my daughter.
- Yes.

243
00:15:46,203 --> 00:15:48,843
Once she got the hang of it,
she really showed her potential.

244
00:15:48,843 --> 00:15:50,632
Yes.

245
00:15:50,632 --> 00:15:54,324
Wei Yuan, take a look at the poems
Lin'an composed.

246
00:15:54,324 --> 00:15:57,723
Congratulations, Father. It seems Lin'an can hold her own at the poem gathering.

247
00:15:57,723 --> 00:15:59,732
How is it?

248
00:16:05,343 --> 00:16:08,263
- Keep it safe.
- Yes.

249
00:16:09,260 --> 00:16:12,684
Your Majesty, the spirit loong has just emerged
from the water.

250
00:16:12,684 --> 00:16:17,264
The spirit loong? I haven't seen it
for a while.

251
00:16:17,264 --> 00:16:20,450
However, the spirit loong seems
quite excited today.

252
00:16:20,450 --> 00:16:22,240
Or rather, a bit restless.

253
00:16:22,240 --> 00:16:25,884
Several princes wanted to ride it,
but they were all thrown off.

254
00:16:25,884 --> 00:16:28,340
Strange, the spirit loong
is usually gentle by nature

255
00:16:28,340 --> 00:16:29,980
and completely obedient to the royal family.

256
00:16:29,984 --> 00:16:31,784
Why would it become frenzied for no reason?

257
00:16:31,788 --> 00:16:34,503
- Let's go have a look.
- Yes.

258
00:16:34,503 --> 00:16:36,564
Sir, please wait.

259
00:16:36,564 --> 00:16:39,764
Is there any Guardians by the lakeside today?

260
00:16:39,764 --> 00:16:41,963
Mr. Xu is there.

261
00:16:41,963 --> 00:16:46,063
He even wrote a poem
that was well-received by everyone.

262
00:16:46,063 --> 00:16:48,404
What's wrong, Mr. Wei?

263
00:16:48,404 --> 00:16:50,252
Nothing.

264
00:16:51,000 --> 00:16:53,650
 

265
00:17:08,243 --> 00:17:11,223
What's the matter with you?

266
00:17:11,223 --> 00:17:12,944
The princes have played with you
since they were little.

267
00:17:12,944 --> 00:17:16,543
Why did you throw them
into the water without any reason?

268
00:17:26,604 --> 00:17:29,544
I haven't been close to you for many years.

269
00:17:29,544 --> 00:17:32,324
You must be feeling lonely.

270
00:17:33,043 --> 00:17:35,043
Your Majesty's grace endures through the ages.

271
00:17:35,043 --> 00:17:38,623
As soon as you arrived,
the spirit loong became so jubilant.

272
00:17:38,623 --> 00:17:40,180
The spirit loong's previous

273
00:17:40,180 --> 00:17:44,320
abnormal behavior must have been
caused by missing Your Majesty.

274
00:17:45,855 --> 00:17:48,984
<i>[Shaoyin Palace]</i>

275
00:18:02,963 --> 00:18:07,064
- Your Highness.
- Your Highness, he is awake.

276
00:18:24,043 --> 00:18:26,663
Greetings, Your Highness.

277
00:18:26,663 --> 00:18:28,392
You think you're my subordinate?

278
00:18:28,392 --> 00:18:30,052
Yes.

279
00:18:31,243 --> 00:18:35,383
Didn't you leave with Huaiqing? Why have you come back?

280
00:18:35,383 --> 00:18:39,412
Mr. Wei instructed me. It was out
of helplessness for the investigation.

281
00:18:39,412 --> 00:18:40,420
Once the matter there was settled,

282
00:18:40,420 --> 00:18:43,720
I immediately came back to apologize to Your Highness

283
00:18:43,724 --> 00:18:45,963
What sin have you committed?

284
00:18:46,863 --> 00:18:49,184
I have committed three sins.

285
00:18:49,184 --> 00:18:51,550
Firstly, I failed to congratulate you in time

286
00:18:51,550 --> 00:18:53,700
for winning the top honor at the poem gathering.

287
00:18:53,704 --> 00:18:55,700
Secondly, as a guest scholar,

288
00:18:55,700 --> 00:18:58,180
I failed to promptly notice Your Highness's distress.

289
00:18:58,184 --> 00:19:01,420
- Thirdly…
- Enough, speak quickly if you have something to say.

290
00:19:01,420 --> 00:19:04,103
- What's your purpose?
- Purpose?

291
00:19:04,103 --> 00:19:07,063
I am merely here to apologize.

292
00:19:08,124 --> 00:19:12,728
Aren't you sworn to follow Huaiqing unto death,

293
00:19:12,728 --> 00:19:16,443
steadfast and unchanging?

294
00:19:16,443 --> 00:19:18,103
What's wrong? Didn't she recruit you?

295
00:19:18,103 --> 00:19:20,964
She did recruit me, but I refused.

296
00:19:20,964 --> 00:19:22,870
Your Highness treat me with sincerity.

297
00:19:22,870 --> 00:19:26,780
How could I be a fickle person?

298
00:19:29,783 --> 00:19:31,644
<i>[For Official Use
of Princess Huaiqing's Mansion]</i>

299
00:19:32,500 --> 00:19:35,383
Huaiqing's token?

300
00:19:39,668 --> 00:19:43,404
- She forced me.
- A two-faced, backstabbing scoundrel!

301
00:19:48,744 --> 00:19:53,104
It seems Your Highness
still don't understand me.

302
00:19:53,104 --> 00:19:54,788
Understand what about you?

303
00:19:54,788 --> 00:19:59,464
As a commoner, I am not my own master.

304
00:19:59,464 --> 00:20:05,203
During the tumultuous time
of the Officials Appraisal, everyone was at risk.

305
00:20:05,203 --> 00:20:09,664
My Xu family bore the tax silver case
and offended Minister Zhou.

306
00:20:09,664 --> 00:20:12,503
I was even imprisoned three times.

307
00:20:12,503 --> 00:20:15,684
It was Princess Huaiqing who
recommended me to become a Guardian.

308
00:20:15,684 --> 00:20:18,584
She saved my Xu family from dire straits.

309
00:20:19,664 --> 00:20:23,183
How could you expect me to refuse her?

310
00:20:30,404 --> 00:20:33,204
I am a criminal who is about
to be executed by waist-cutting.

311
00:20:33,204 --> 00:20:35,584
If it weren't Princess Huaiqing

312
00:20:35,584 --> 00:20:38,404
but a prince, a minor official,

313
00:20:38,404 --> 00:20:40,464
or even a eunuch

314
00:20:40,464 --> 00:20:42,903
that offered me a chance today,

315
00:20:42,903 --> 00:20:45,223
I could not refuse them.

316
00:20:54,443 --> 00:20:57,503
You agree, don't you, Your Highness?

317
00:21:05,043 --> 00:21:06,756
Forget it.

318
00:21:07,784 --> 00:21:09,480
Rise.

319
00:21:15,644 --> 00:21:18,564
Though I accepted Princess Huaiqing's token,

320
00:21:18,564 --> 00:21:22,603
my heart still inclines to you.

321
00:21:27,564 --> 00:21:30,604
Spare me these sweet nothings.

322
00:21:30,604 --> 00:21:32,444
I don't buy into this act.

323
00:21:35,084 --> 00:21:38,304
You made me lose face in front of everyone.

324
00:21:43,084 --> 00:21:46,103
That's because I deceived you first.

325
00:21:47,024 --> 00:21:51,284
Besides, I'm not familiar with Wei Yuan.

326
00:21:51,284 --> 00:21:54,344
Nor did I have Jian Zheng give you
the black gold blade.

327
00:21:54,344 --> 00:21:57,323
I said those words as a countermeasure

328
00:21:57,323 --> 00:22:00,964
just to secure your loyalty to me.

329
00:22:03,203 --> 00:22:08,643
In that case, let's consider past matters settled.

330
00:22:10,603 --> 00:22:15,444
Your Highness really are understanding
and reasonable.

331
00:22:19,203 --> 00:22:23,284
From now on, you can be at ease
as my guest scholar.

332
00:22:23,284 --> 00:22:25,944
As for Princess Huaiqing,

333
00:22:31,203 --> 00:22:34,423
if you have concerns and cannot refuse her,

334
00:22:34,423 --> 00:22:37,803
I will find another way so you won't
be put in a difficult position.

335
00:22:41,604 --> 00:22:43,444
That would be very good.

336
00:22:53,844 --> 00:22:58,663
Your Highness, right now,
I just don't want to waver.

337
00:22:58,663 --> 00:23:00,488
Don't want to waver?

338
00:23:03,404 --> 00:23:05,884
The unwavering loyalty to Your Highness.

339
00:23:06,944 --> 00:23:10,323
Are you bewitched? What do you mean by this?

340
00:23:10,323 --> 00:23:14,064
This is a testament
to my undying loyalty to Your Highness.

341
00:23:15,763 --> 00:23:19,043
I said I don't buy this act.

342
00:23:21,564 --> 00:23:23,663
If there's nothing else, you may leave.

343
00:23:27,364 --> 00:23:29,028
There's something else?

344
00:23:31,283 --> 00:23:33,584
No, nothing else.

345
00:23:37,803 --> 00:23:39,560
Then go.

346
00:23:41,604 --> 00:23:46,024
I shall take my leave then.

347
00:23:53,784 --> 00:23:57,544
Don't dawdle. If there's
something to say, just say it.

348
00:24:03,543 --> 00:24:05,684
I do have a matter.

349
00:24:07,003 --> 00:24:10,803
Do you know Princess Pingyang?

350
00:24:17,684 --> 00:24:22,203
Your Highness, Mr. Xu indeed successfully met
with Princess Lin'an.

351
00:24:22,203 --> 00:24:25,743
The two of them have now gone
to the Imperial Garden together.

352
00:24:28,003 --> 00:24:30,284
What have you found out?

353
00:24:30,284 --> 00:24:32,644
The Princess Pingyang may be involved
in the Sangbo case.

354
00:24:32,644 --> 00:24:34,443
But this is just my guess.

355
00:24:34,443 --> 00:24:36,443
The case is now complicated and confusing.

356
00:24:36,443 --> 00:24:39,584
The whereabouts of the princess
must be thoroughly investigated.

357
00:24:39,584 --> 00:24:42,583
Therefore, regarding the disappearance
of Princess Pingyang,

358
00:24:42,583 --> 00:24:45,523
please disclose all you know.

359
00:24:52,583 --> 00:24:54,784
You mustn't tell others.

360
00:24:55,744 --> 00:24:59,403
Only I will know of this matter.

361
00:25:05,224 --> 00:25:07,484
I don't know where to start.

362
00:25:08,684 --> 00:25:12,644
But Pingyang is my best friend in the palace.

363
00:25:12,644 --> 00:25:15,983
She is the best person in the world.

364
00:25:17,084 --> 00:25:18,564
Lin'an, come quickly.

365
00:25:18,564 --> 00:25:20,428
I'm coming.

366
00:25:21,564 --> 00:25:23,036
Take this.

367
00:25:24,063 --> 00:25:27,436
<i>[Dafeng, Princess Pingyang,
Daughter of Prince Yu]</i>

368
00:25:28,604 --> 00:25:31,024
Lin'an, pass me the scissors.

369
00:25:33,344 --> 00:25:35,444
- Catch it, Lin'an.
- Alright.

370
00:25:41,404 --> 00:25:43,003
We must not be discovered.

371
00:25:43,003 --> 00:25:44,844
Quick.

372
00:25:44,844 --> 00:25:47,343
<i>We grew up together.</i>

373
00:25:47,343 --> 00:25:51,924
<i>Throughout Dafeng, she was the one
whose spirit best matched mine.</i>

374
00:25:51,924 --> 00:25:53,884
<i>Though we were of noble status,</i>

375
00:25:53,884 --> 00:25:55,803
<i>having been born into the royal family,</i>

376
00:25:55,803 --> 00:25:59,564
<i>we were taught from a young age
to be gentle and graceful.</i>

377
00:25:59,564 --> 00:26:02,304
<i>It wasn't all that free and easy.</i>

378
00:26:02,304 --> 00:26:03,876
Lin'an.

379
00:26:04,963 --> 00:26:07,503
You two are both princesses.

380
00:26:07,503 --> 00:26:11,043
How could you climb up the tree
to pick pomegranates?

381
00:26:12,003 --> 00:26:14,143
Never mind, calm down.

382
00:26:14,143 --> 00:26:15,684
Take a seat first.

383
00:26:15,684 --> 00:26:17,604
<i>But we were fortunate</i>

384
00:26:17,604 --> 00:26:20,484
<i>to have met each other
and become close friends.</i>

385
00:26:20,484 --> 00:26:24,643
<i>She was like another me in the mirror.</i>

386
00:26:25,423 --> 00:26:27,524
Dare we still pick pomegranates?

387
00:26:27,524 --> 00:26:29,380
Who dares not?

388
00:26:29,984 --> 00:26:34,504
<i>I thought life would just pass by tranquilly,</i>

389
00:26:34,504 --> 00:26:39,124
<i>growing up, getting married, and growing old.</i>

390
00:26:40,384 --> 00:26:47,463
But I didn't expect her aspirations
to be even higher than mine.

391
00:26:48,464 --> 00:26:50,744
She was also braver than me.

392
00:26:50,744 --> 00:26:54,423
Do you mean Princess Pingyang's elopement?

393
00:26:58,723 --> 00:27:01,424
I hadn't noticed it before.

394
00:27:01,424 --> 00:27:03,423
Only now do I feel

395
00:27:04,324 --> 00:27:09,084
perhaps since we met that man in Qinglong Hall,

396
00:27:09,084 --> 00:27:10,970
in her heart,

397
00:27:12,070 --> 00:27:14,180
a plan to escape had been brewing.

398
00:27:14,184 --> 00:27:16,024
Qinglong Hall?

399
00:27:19,404 --> 00:27:24,940
That man is a wanderer
from Qinglong Hall, called Heng Hui.

400
00:27:25,884 --> 00:27:27,443
- Here, take it.
- Thank you.

401
00:27:27,443 --> 00:27:29,016
- And this one.
- Thank you.

402
00:27:29,016 --> 00:27:33,084
<i>- Those days... We often went to Qinglong Hall
- Take this. </i>

403
00:27:33,084 --> 00:27:35,863
<i>to help those poor children.</i>

404
00:27:37,364 --> 00:27:38,812
Lin'an.

405
00:27:40,763 --> 00:27:43,724
How are you? Stop crying.

406
00:27:57,364 --> 00:27:58,763
It's okay.

407
00:27:58,763 --> 00:28:01,884
Come on. Once the medicine is applied,
it won't hurt anymore.

408
00:28:04,895 --> 00:28:08,368
<i>[Heng Hui, Wanderer]</i>

409
00:28:13,523 --> 00:28:17,703
<i>It was then that Heng Hui appeared by our side.</i>

410
00:28:17,703 --> 00:28:21,364
<i>Through coming and going, we gradually
became familiar with each other.</i>

411
00:28:23,243 --> 00:28:26,064
Jianzhou is located to the northwest
of the Dafeng Capital City.

412
00:28:26,064 --> 00:28:29,003
<i>[Jianzhou]</i>
Take the water route directly to Jianzhou.

413
00:28:29,003 --> 00:28:32,884
It is said that the mountains there
are rugged and the water flows swiftly.

414
00:28:32,884 --> 00:28:35,244
Hence it is known as a place of natural peril.

415
00:28:36,884 --> 00:28:39,403
Legend has it that there is
a fierce dragon in the waterway.

416
00:28:39,403 --> 00:28:43,064
Whoever passes by, it will
stir up waves and winds.

417
00:28:44,684 --> 00:28:47,303
<i>Heng Hui is a wanderer.</i>

418
00:28:47,303 --> 00:28:49,960
<i>He has seen the famous mountains and rivers and experienced local customs</i>

419
00:28:49,960 --> 00:28:51,980
<i>and people of Dafeng.</i>

420
00:28:52,543 --> 00:28:54,384
<i>I envy him a lot.</i>

421
00:28:54,924 --> 00:28:57,783
<i>I suppose Pingyang feels the same.</i>

422
00:28:57,783 --> 00:28:59,560
<i>♫ Flowers in the courtyard ♫</i>

423
00:28:59,560 --> 00:29:01,400
<i>♫ Bloom and wither♫</i>

424
00:29:01,400 --> 00:29:05,160
<i>♫ We've been growing over time ♫</i>

425
00:29:05,160 --> 00:29:06,732
<i>♫ The wind blows across my hair ♫</i>

426
00:29:06,732 --> 00:29:08,616
<i>♫ I make tea in my leisure time ♫</i>

427
00:29:08,616 --> 00:29:12,280
<i>♫ Where does the traveler come from ♫</i>

428
00:29:12,280 --> 00:29:14,092
<i>♫ Stars shine through the window ♫</i>

429
00:29:14,092 --> 00:29:17,248
<i>♫ Eavesdropping on us ♫</i>

430
00:29:17,248 --> 00:29:18,952
So sweet.

431
00:29:19,528 --> 00:29:23,552
<i>♫ Day and night your words ♫</i>

432
00:29:25,024 --> 00:29:26,228
Try this.

433
00:29:26,228 --> 00:29:29,296
Lower, a little lower.

434
00:29:29,296 --> 00:29:33,056
<i>♫ The world outside is bustling and noisy ♫</i>

435
00:29:33,056 --> 00:29:37,416
<i>♫ My worries vanished in a moment ♫</i>

436
00:29:37,416 --> 00:29:38,980
That's amazing.

437
00:29:38,980 --> 00:29:40,884
<i>♫ A man to understand you ♫</i>

438
00:29:40,884 --> 00:29:48,144
<i>♫ Also understand your uniqueness ♫</i>

439
00:29:54,604 --> 00:29:59,763
<i>Until the day when Father arranged
a marriage for Pingyang.</i>

440
00:30:24,124 --> 00:30:26,343
<i>Afterwards, she asked me,</i>

441
00:30:26,343 --> 00:30:28,763
<i>[Geography of Dafeng]</i>
<i>if a person could grow wings,</i>

442
00:30:28,763 --> 00:30:31,383
<i>would they no longer be bound
by these high walls?</i>

443
00:30:31,383 --> 00:30:32,523
<i>[Jianzhou]</i>

444
00:30:32,523 --> 00:30:35,260
<i>I vaguely feel that one day</i>

445
00:30:35,260 --> 00:30:37,780
<i>she will shock
the world with her unconventional ways.</i>

446
00:30:37,780 --> 00:30:40,111
<i>[Geography of Dafeng]</i>
But unexpectedly…

447
00:30:40,111 --> 00:30:43,483
Lin'an, I am leaving.

448
00:30:43,483 --> 00:30:47,283
No way, how can you two escape
the royal inspection?

449
00:30:47,283 --> 00:30:49,304
The Bureau of Astronomy has
the Qi Observation Technique.

450
00:30:49,304 --> 00:30:52,503
If they catch you, you guys are done for.

451
00:30:52,503 --> 00:30:55,924
Lin'an, rest assured.

452
00:30:55,924 --> 00:30:58,364
We have made all the arrangements.

453
00:31:00,684 --> 00:31:04,924
I came just to see you before I go.

454
00:31:04,924 --> 00:31:08,604
- But…
- The vast world encompasses a myriad of things.

455
00:31:08,604 --> 00:31:12,464
I do not wish to waste my life
confined within walls.

456
00:31:18,283 --> 00:31:22,724
Heng Hui's geographical records
only have records of Dafeng.

457
00:31:24,483 --> 00:31:28,243
But I want to leave my footsteps
all over this world.

458
00:31:38,084 --> 00:31:39,548
Lin'an,

459
00:31:41,143 --> 00:31:43,423
can you keep a secret for me?

460
00:31:46,823 --> 00:31:48,523
Yes.

461
00:31:53,544 --> 00:31:55,743
Once I reach the southern border,

462
00:31:57,024 --> 00:31:59,504
I will write to you.

463
00:32:04,143 --> 00:32:06,024
Wait for me.

464
00:32:08,483 --> 00:32:11,043
I will definitely come back to meet you.

465
00:32:34,084 --> 00:32:38,243
<i>Pingyang just left like that.</i>

466
00:32:46,723 --> 00:32:48,783
The matter of Princess Pingyang

467
00:32:48,783 --> 00:32:52,084
relates to the reputation of Prince Yu
and even the entire royal family.

468
00:32:52,084 --> 00:32:54,924
It is bound to cause turmoil
within the imperial court.

469
00:32:54,924 --> 00:32:56,644
Exactly.

470
00:32:57,343 --> 00:33:00,924
This matter has caused
a huge stir in the capital.

471
00:33:00,924 --> 00:33:04,164
Even the family that was to be married into
by Pingyang was implicated.

472
00:33:04,164 --> 00:33:08,484
Prince Yu withdrew from the court.

473
00:33:09,264 --> 00:33:12,384
It's said that Prince Yu died of disease

474
00:33:12,384 --> 00:33:15,643
due to the matter of Princess Pingyang's disappearance.

475
00:33:15,643 --> 00:33:17,780
That's not it.

476
00:33:17,780 --> 00:33:22,063
Although Prince Yu was angry
that Pingyang eloped without saying goodbye.

477
00:33:22,063 --> 00:33:24,924
His death was also due
to attacks by political enemies.

478
00:33:26,343 --> 00:33:29,184
It led to his fit of rage.

479
00:33:29,184 --> 00:33:31,124
Attacks by political enemies?

480
00:33:31,803 --> 00:33:34,444
Do you know who is responsible?

481
00:33:35,404 --> 00:33:36,924
I don't know.

482
00:33:37,623 --> 00:33:42,644
Now, only Princess Yu is left in the mansion.

483
00:33:44,523 --> 00:33:48,663
She's deeply shocked and bedridden.

484
00:33:51,483 --> 00:33:53,603
She nearly cried herself blind.

485
00:33:59,084 --> 00:34:02,843
You needn't blame yourself.
This is not your fault.

486
00:34:03,464 --> 00:34:07,484
There are naturally many regrets
and mishaps in this world.

487
00:34:12,403 --> 00:34:14,603
You're right.

488
00:34:14,603 --> 00:34:18,663
What's important now is
to find Pingyang's whereabouts.

489
00:34:20,243 --> 00:34:24,044
Has there been any sighting
of Princess Pingyang since?

490
00:34:24,644 --> 00:34:26,244
Not once.

491
00:34:27,723 --> 00:34:31,464
She didn't come back even
after her father's recent death.

492
00:34:34,803 --> 00:34:37,824
What if Heng Hui isn't a good person

493
00:34:37,824 --> 00:34:40,524
or they encountered danger on the way?

494
00:34:40,524 --> 00:34:42,280
Your Highness, don't worry.

495
00:34:42,280 --> 00:34:45,564
When they escaped, they brought a magic tool
that can shield their aura.

496
00:34:45,564 --> 00:34:49,903
If they intentionally hide their tracks,
it is not difficult.

497
00:34:51,524 --> 00:34:55,684
Perhaps, but Pingyang
did not intend to deceive me.

498
00:34:55,684 --> 00:34:59,303
She told me all the places
she would travel to along the way.

499
00:34:59,303 --> 00:35:03,903
After the disturbance was settled,
I sent people to look for her in private.

500
00:35:04,644 --> 00:35:07,363
But it was as if she vanished into thin air.

501
00:35:07,363 --> 00:35:09,303
Vanished?

502
00:35:10,084 --> 00:35:13,363
Did you inquire at Qinglong Hall
about Heng Hui's whereabouts?

503
00:35:13,363 --> 00:35:17,804
Yes, but there was no sign of him.

504
00:35:17,804 --> 00:35:22,584
Even his closest senior has also disappeared.

505
00:35:22,584 --> 00:35:24,520
Is his name Heng Yuan?

506
00:35:24,520 --> 00:35:27,804
Exactly. He is not someone to be trifled with.

507
00:35:31,723 --> 00:35:33,623
As expected.

508
00:35:35,763 --> 00:35:38,283
Thank you, Your Highness.
The information you provided is very useful.

509
00:35:38,283 --> 00:35:40,943
You really did me a great favor this time.

510
00:36:37,883 --> 00:36:39,148
Your Majesty, be careful.

511
00:36:39,148 --> 00:36:40,303
- Your Majesty.
- Father.

512
00:36:40,303 --> 00:36:41,924
Be careful.

513
00:36:43,444 --> 00:36:45,644
Don't harm it.

514
00:37:13,243 --> 00:37:16,923
Father, what's wrong with the spirit loong?

515
00:37:17,684 --> 00:37:20,084
It wants to escape.

516
00:37:22,684 --> 00:37:24,010
Stop it!

517
00:37:24,010 --> 00:37:25,660
 

518
00:37:35,883 --> 00:37:38,964
If you find any news about Pingyang,
remember to tell me.

519
00:37:38,964 --> 00:37:40,612
Okay.

520
00:38:11,403 --> 00:38:18,343
Heaven and Earth, a single slash!

521
00:38:26,803 --> 00:38:29,223
Don't be afraid, I am here.

522
00:38:38,524 --> 00:38:41,803
<i>Could it be that it is frightened?</i>

523
00:38:52,103 --> 00:38:54,323
Don't enrage it!

524
00:39:03,360 --> 00:39:05,570
 

525
00:39:14,723 --> 00:39:16,420
Stop!

526
00:39:27,143 --> 00:39:29,228
Protect Lin'an!

527
00:39:52,763 --> 00:39:54,768
Don't be afraid.

528
00:39:58,032 --> 00:39:59,144
Protect His Majesty!

529
00:39:59,144 --> 00:40:01,664
Don't come over. It won't harm people.

530
00:40:23,524 --> 00:40:26,704
Don't be afraid. It's okay now.

531
00:40:26,704 --> 00:40:29,020
Don't you be afraid.

532
00:40:29,020 --> 00:40:32,164
Come here, that's right.

533
00:40:33,604 --> 00:40:34,964
It's okay now.

534
00:40:34,964 --> 00:40:37,112
Don't be afraid.

535
00:40:41,124 --> 00:40:43,000
Don't be afraid.

536
00:40:43,788 --> 00:40:45,944
Such a good boy.

537
00:41:04,563 --> 00:41:06,404
Father.

538
00:41:08,203 --> 00:41:11,464
Buddies, you are usually the ones
taking care of this little fatty, right?

539
00:41:11,464 --> 00:41:12,876
Does it usually eat a lot?

540
00:41:12,876 --> 00:41:13,964
Father.

541
00:41:13,964 --> 00:41:16,144
You're not injured, are you?

542
00:41:16,144 --> 00:41:20,403
Alright. Don't be scared, it's all fine now.

543
00:41:29,564 --> 00:41:31,823
Greetings, Your Majesty.

544
00:41:32,484 --> 00:41:34,304
You've done very well.

545
00:41:34,304 --> 00:41:35,644
What's your name?

546
00:41:35,644 --> 00:41:38,884
Your Majesty, I am Xu Qi'an.

547
00:41:39,644 --> 00:41:42,244
You are Xu Qi'an?

548
00:41:42,244 --> 00:41:47,764
Your Majesty, this is Xu Qi'an, the investigator of the Sangbo case.

549
00:41:48,444 --> 00:41:52,323
It is him who solved
the previous tax silver case.

550
00:41:52,323 --> 00:41:54,320
A Guardian.

551
00:41:56,103 --> 00:41:58,484
Lin'an has mentioned you to me.

552
00:41:58,484 --> 00:42:01,364
Indeed, a young and promising individual.

553
00:42:01,364 --> 00:42:03,644
Father, Xu Qi'an saved me.

554
00:42:03,644 --> 00:42:05,203
Shouldn't he be rewarded?

555
00:42:05,203 --> 00:42:07,603
Of course, he must be rewarded.

556
00:42:07,603 --> 00:42:11,544
The Guardian Xu Qi'an has made meritorious
service in protecting the princess.

557
00:42:11,544 --> 00:42:15,804
Award him with a thousand taels of gold and five hundred bolts of fine silk and satin.

558
00:42:21,024 --> 00:42:25,044
No, he saved my life.

559
00:42:25,044 --> 00:42:26,564
I must repay him.

560
00:42:26,564 --> 00:42:31,064
Therefore, I earnestly request Your Majesty to pardon him of his death penalty.

561
00:42:34,004 --> 00:42:37,564
I have permitted him to atone for his crimes
by rendering meritorious service.

562
00:42:37,564 --> 00:42:41,303
My words cannot be changed halfway.

563
00:42:43,323 --> 00:42:47,384
The deadline remains half a month.

564
00:42:50,044 --> 00:42:53,623
If you can solve the Sangbo case,

565
00:42:53,623 --> 00:42:56,663
I will naturally pardon your death penalty.

566
00:42:58,203 --> 00:43:00,323
Thank you, Your Majesty.

567
00:43:03,484 --> 00:43:05,404
Beast.

568
00:43:17,140 --> 00:43:23,120
 

569
00:43:24,080 --> 00:43:34,020
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570
00:43:39,060 --> 00:43:43,640
OST credit

571
00:43:43,640 --> 00:43:45,797
<i>♫ The bright mirror is inlaid with frets ♫</i>

572
00:43:45,797 --> 00:43:47,606
<i>♫ The night breeze goes with the time ♫</i>

573
00:43:47,606 --> 00:43:49,744
<i>♫ Shallow dreams blow out my lantern ♫</i>

574
00:43:49,744 --> 00:43:51,839
<i>♫ Looking back, illuminating the front door.
The sound lingers in my ears ♫</i>

575
00:43:51,839 --> 00:43:53,681
<i>♫ With me in this world ♫</i>

576
00:43:53,681 --> 00:43:55,663
<i>♫ The long night is like near dawn ♫</i>

577
00:43:55,663 --> 00:43:57,740
<i>♫ Don't bother asking how I've traveled here ♫</i>

578
00:43:57,740 --> 00:43:59,745
<i>♫ In this world, I'm filled
with passion and motivation ♫</i>

579
00:43:59,745 --> 00:44:01,416
<i>♫ Wielding a sword,
wearing a cloak, treading on dust ♫</i>

580
00:44:01,416 --> 00:44:03,711
<i>♫ Each step brings a blast of wind ♫</i>

581
00:44:03,711 --> 00:44:05,471
<i>♫ Stay away from the common world ♫</i>

582
00:44:05,471 --> 00:44:07,747
<i>♫ Never to sink with it ♫</i>

583
00:44:07,747 --> 00:44:09,584
<i>♫ Living care freely ♫</i>

584
00:44:09,584 --> 00:44:11,731
<i>♫ Accommodating people with a smile ♫</i>

585
00:44:11,731 --> 00:44:13,947
<i>♫ Want me to confound right and wrong ♫</i>

586
00:44:13,947 --> 00:44:17,179
<i>♫ Forgive me, never ♫</i>

587
00:44:26,463 --> 00:44:28,483
<i>♫ No matter who comes ♫</i>

588
00:44:28,483 --> 00:44:30,422
<i>♫ I hold a great ambition ♫</i>

589
00:44:30,422 --> 00:44:32,339
<i>♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫</i>

590
00:44:32,339 --> 00:44:34,386
<i>♫ Only me getting excited ♫</i>

591
00:44:34,386 --> 00:44:36,404
<i>♫ Only pursue the fairness ♫</i>

592
00:44:36,404 --> 00:44:38,468
<i>♫ Never bend to the officials ♫</i>

593
00:44:38,468 --> 00:44:40,343
<i>♫ The profound mysteries in the Jianghu ♫</i>

594
00:44:40,343 --> 00:44:43,755
<i>♫ With the chivalry and the youth as a weapon ♫</i>

595
00:44:43,755 --> 00:44:45,529
<i>♫ The bright mirror is inlaid with frets ♫</i>

596
00:44:45,529 --> 00:44:47,601
<i>♫ The night breeze goes with the time ♫</i>

597
00:44:47,601 --> 00:44:49,535
<i>♫ Shallow dreams blow out my lantern ♫</i>

598
00:44:49,535 --> 00:44:51,687
<i>♫ Looking back, illuminating the front door.
The sound lingers in my ears ♫</i>

599
00:44:51,687 --> 00:44:53,565
<i>♫ With me in this world ♫</i>

600
00:44:53,565 --> 00:44:55,715
<i>♫ The long night is like near dawn ♫</i>

601
00:44:55,715 --> 00:44:57,494
<i>♫ Don't bother asking how I've traveled here ♫</i>

602
00:44:57,494 --> 00:44:59,734
<i>♫ In this world, I'm filled
with passion and motivation ♫</i>

603
00:44:59,734 --> 00:45:01,403
<i>♫ Wielding a sword,
wearing a cloak, treading on dust ♫</i>

604
00:45:01,403 --> 00:45:03,662
<i>♫ Each step brings a blast of wind ♫</i>

605
00:45:03,662 --> 00:45:05,495
<i>♫ Stay away from the common world ♫</i>

606
00:45:05,495 --> 00:45:07,691
<i>♫ Never to sink with it ♫</i>

607
00:45:07,691 --> 00:45:09,587
<i>♫ Living care freely ♫</i>

608
00:45:09,587 --> 00:45:11,748
<i>♫ Accommodating people with a smile ♫</i>

609
00:45:11,748 --> 00:45:14,187
<i>♫ Want me to confound right and wrong ♫</i>

610
00:45:14,187 --> 00:45:17,070
<i>♫ Forgive me, never ♫</i>

611
00:45:18,488 --> 00:45:20,473
<i>♫ No matter who comes ♫</i>

612
00:45:20,473 --> 00:45:22,424
<i>♫ I hold a great ambition ♫</i>

613
00:45:22,424 --> 00:45:24,511
<i>♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫</i>

614
00:45:24,511 --> 00:45:26,435
<i>♫ Only me getting excited ♫</i>

615
00:45:26,435 --> 00:45:28,394
<i>♫ Only pursue the fairness ♫</i>

616
00:45:28,394 --> 00:45:30,398
<i>♫ Never bend to the officials ♫</i>

617
00:45:30,398 --> 00:45:32,324
<i>♫ The profound mysteries in the Jianghu ♫</i>

618
00:45:32,324 --> 00:45:36,555
<i>♫ With the chivalry and the youth as a weapon ♫</i>

619
00:45:38,335 --> 00:45:40,347
<i>♫ No matter who comes ♫</i>

620
00:45:40,347 --> 00:45:42,399
<i>♫ I hold a great ambition ♫</i>

621
00:45:42,399 --> 00:45:44,390
<i>♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫</i>

622
00:45:44,390 --> 00:45:46,402
<i>♫ Only me getting excited ♫</i>

623
00:45:46,402 --> 00:45:48,438
<i>♫ Only pursue the fairness ♫</i>

624
00:45:48,438 --> 00:45:50,424
<i>♫ Never bend to the officials ♫</i>

625
00:45:50,424 --> 00:45:52,284
<i>♫ The profound mysteries in the Jianghu ♫</i>

626
00:45:52,284 --> 00:45:54,269
<i>♫ The youth is born to be unrestrained ♫</i>

627
00:45:54,269 --> 00:45:56,279
<i>♫ No matter who comes ♫</i>

628
00:45:56,279 --> 00:45:58,254
<i>♫ I hold a great ambition ♫</i>

629
00:45:58,254 --> 00:46:00,403
<i>♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫</i>

630
00:46:00,403 --> 00:46:02,350
<i>♫ Only me getting excited ♫</i>

631
00:46:02,350 --> 00:46:04,304
<i>♫ Only pursue the fairness ♫</i>

632
00:46:04,304 --> 00:46:06,254
<i>♫ Never bend to the officials ♫</i>

633
00:46:06,254 --> 00:46:08,238
<i>♫ The profound mysteries in the Jianghu ♫</i>

634
00:46:08,238 --> 00:46:11,251
<i>♫ The youth is born to be unrestrained ♫</i>


