1 00:00:01,180 --> 00:00:03,899 The ending of the Yuanqi Coup has changed. 2 00:00:03,899 --> 00:00:05,260 This can't be. 3 00:00:05,260 --> 00:00:06,779 Don't you know me? 4 00:00:06,779 --> 00:00:07,740 No, we don't. 5 00:00:07,740 --> 00:00:09,199 I've arrived at ten years prior. 6 00:00:09,199 --> 00:00:10,200 Stop following me. 7 00:00:10,200 --> 00:00:11,900 I won't show mercy to you if you keep following me. 8 00:00:11,900 --> 00:00:13,581 A'Yuan, come closer. 9 00:00:13,581 --> 00:00:17,459 Lu Yuan and Li Yong were on such great terms ten years ago. 10 00:00:17,459 --> 00:00:20,479 I must tell Lu Yuan about Li Yong's true nature. 11 00:00:22,120 --> 00:00:26,300 Adoptive Father, at this time, if Northern Lie's main force at Huofeng Fort has rushed to the west, 12 00:00:26,300 --> 00:00:29,739 it'll be a great opportunity for our troops to retaliate and reclaim our lands. 13 00:00:29,739 --> 00:00:32,539 Huofeng Fort? I recall Huofeng Fort was... 14 00:00:32,539 --> 00:00:33,840 A'Shi. 15 00:00:33,840 --> 00:00:36,100 People are the foundation of a country. 16 00:00:36,100 --> 00:00:38,799 Once a war starts, it will take a lot of money and cause sufferings to the people. 17 00:00:38,799 --> 00:00:43,655 Great Sheng favors peace rather than confrontation for now. 18 00:00:44,019 --> 00:00:45,960 He really knows how to give a talk. 19 00:00:45,960 --> 00:00:47,899 He's probably already colluded with Northern Lie. 20 00:00:47,899 --> 00:00:49,399 Adoptive Father. 21 00:00:49,399 --> 00:00:55,360 The people in Huofeng Fort are still enslaved by Northern Lie, while we enjoy glory and wealth in Jiangdu. 22 00:00:55,360 --> 00:00:58,579 - Are we suppposed to forget about them? - A'Shi, stop talking. 23 00:00:58,579 --> 00:01:01,159 The Prime Minister has always followed the people's will and listened to the people's opinions. 24 00:01:01,159 --> 00:01:02,740 But this is a critical matter. 25 00:01:02,740 --> 00:01:04,959 It's necessary to convene the ministers tomorrow to make a long-term plan. 26 00:01:04,959 --> 00:01:06,759 Older Sister. 27 00:01:08,320 --> 00:01:11,699 The Prime Minister and A'Shi are both worried and anxious about the people and the country. 28 00:01:11,699 --> 00:01:15,983 Let me play some music for you to release your stress. 29 00:01:33,960 --> 00:01:36,259 Everything is changed, totally changed. 30 00:01:36,259 --> 00:01:39,859 There are too many changes in the span of ten years. 31 00:01:45,075 --> 00:01:46,899 Why are you upset, Your Majesty? 32 00:01:46,899 --> 00:01:50,419 Sister Yuan only played this song for me once. 33 00:01:51,860 --> 00:01:54,460 Big Brother, why are you so upset? 34 00:01:55,259 --> 00:01:58,960 I-I-I'm not upset. Why should I be upset? 35 00:01:59,640 --> 00:02:01,154 I know. 36 00:02:01,154 --> 00:02:06,255 You like Sister Yuan, just like I do. 37 00:02:06,719 --> 00:02:09,659 How is it possible? Are you joking? 38 00:02:13,340 --> 00:02:15,500 I've heard this song many times. 39 00:02:15,500 --> 00:02:18,180 Why are there so many wrong notes today? 40 00:02:18,180 --> 00:02:21,520 No, I think it sounds really pretty. 41 00:02:24,060 --> 00:02:33,970 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by 🕒 The Time Travelers 🕒 Team @Viki.com 42 00:02:49,125 --> 00:02:52,625 [An Ancient Love Song] [Episode 3] 43 00:03:11,539 --> 00:03:14,184 Your Majesty, it's time to go to court. 44 00:03:19,644 --> 00:03:21,385 Why are you here? 45 00:03:35,764 --> 00:03:37,563 Your Majesty, 46 00:03:37,563 --> 00:03:40,843 the Ministry of War has confirmed there is insufficien defense at Huofeng Fort. 47 00:03:40,843 --> 00:03:47,703 - Northern Lie's main force has headed to the west. - So it's a great opportunity to attack Huofeng Fort. 48 00:03:51,764 --> 00:03:57,184 But we don't have enough money in the treasury right now, so it's best to be cautious. 49 00:03:57,184 --> 00:04:00,244 Your Majesty, we must not miss this good opportunity. 50 00:04:00,244 --> 00:04:03,364 I have confidence in winning the battle quickly. 51 00:04:03,364 --> 00:04:05,123 What do you all think, my lords? 52 00:04:05,123 --> 00:04:10,123 I believe we should have a long-term plan. 53 00:04:10,123 --> 00:04:14,644 I also think we should not rush in haste. 54 00:04:14,644 --> 00:04:18,196 From the Tiger and Leopard Camp, Right General Fan Song has an urgent report. 55 00:04:19,523 --> 00:04:21,364 Your Majesty. 56 00:04:21,364 --> 00:04:28,232 Last night's incident in which Your Majesty was attacked during a private visit by Northern Lie's soldiers has spread everywhere. 57 00:04:28,232 --> 00:04:32,620 The people of Jiangdu can't wait to kill the people of Northern Lie. 58 00:04:32,620 --> 00:04:37,704 How did the people know they are soldiers from Northern Lie rather than bandits from Western Rong? 59 00:04:38,963 --> 00:04:42,087 Is the palace somewhere you can come and go as you wish? 60 00:04:45,644 --> 00:04:48,684 You want to help Lu Shi to attack Huofeng Fort, don't you? 61 00:04:48,684 --> 00:04:50,124 What did you say? 62 00:04:50,124 --> 00:04:52,923 I listened to your music playing last night, and there were a few wrong notes. 63 00:04:52,923 --> 00:04:55,803 Could it be that you were sending out messages? 64 00:04:55,803 --> 00:05:00,084 According to unofficial history, in Sheng there was a way to transmit encrypted messages by sounds. 65 00:05:00,084 --> 00:05:04,089 It sends messages through the intervals between wrong notes. 66 00:05:04,089 --> 00:05:08,163 You and Lu Shi never left Li Yong's sight last night. [Purple Light Hall] 67 00:05:08,163 --> 00:05:13,084 Presumably you and Yi Hua have a secret code by sound. 68 00:05:18,204 --> 00:05:20,324 On the surface, you are obedient to Li Yong in every possible way. 69 00:05:20,324 --> 00:05:25,556 In fact, you've set up a complete intelligence network at your disposal outside the palace. 70 00:05:28,523 --> 00:05:31,564 The codes were deciphered and passed out of the palace. 71 00:05:31,564 --> 00:05:34,444 That's why the current situation is not favorable to Li Yong. 72 00:05:34,444 --> 00:05:37,483 Sir, it's a message from Head Palace Maid Lu. 73 00:05:40,923 --> 00:05:44,483 Have you heard about another crime committed by the savages from Northern Lie? 74 00:05:44,483 --> 00:05:45,404 Have you heard? 75 00:05:45,404 --> 00:05:46,904 The savages from Norther Lie are so detestable, aren't they? 76 00:05:46,904 --> 00:05:48,404 Yes. 77 00:05:49,244 --> 00:05:52,843 Have you heard the Northern Lie barbarians assassinated His Majesty last night? 78 00:05:52,843 --> 00:05:54,244 What? That's so outrageous! 79 00:05:54,244 --> 00:05:57,203 - Come, let's protest at the palace gate. - Let's go. 80 00:05:59,878 --> 00:06:03,483 Let me tell you something. Last night the Northern Lie barbarians assassinated His Majesty at Jinghua Hall. 81 00:06:03,483 --> 00:06:05,604 What? That's outrageous! 82 00:06:05,604 --> 00:06:07,124 That's horrible. 83 00:06:07,124 --> 00:06:08,163 They are unscrupulous. 84 00:06:08,163 --> 00:06:10,843 The news was already spread last night. 85 00:06:10,843 --> 00:06:17,403 Early this morning, people gathered in front of the palace to plead for the court to embark on an expedition. 86 00:06:17,403 --> 00:06:19,723 You started to suspect Li Yong long ago, didn't you? 87 00:06:19,723 --> 00:06:24,600 Do you know that Li Yong doesn't intend to recapture Huofeng Fort because he is colluding with Northern Lie? 88 00:06:24,600 --> 00:06:28,363 I saw how you acted humbly to flatter Li Yong. 89 00:06:28,884 --> 00:06:33,463 Now you secretly help Lu Shi's plan, but don't you know this battle will be harmful to him? 90 00:06:33,463 --> 00:06:36,139 The Battle of Huofengbao in the fifth year of Yuanqi [Southern Sheng Chronicles] 91 00:06:36,139 --> 00:06:37,804 was when Lu Shi died. 92 00:06:37,804 --> 00:06:40,843 Adoptive Father, didn't you say you wanted to listen to public opinion? 93 00:06:40,843 --> 00:06:42,843 Listen, this is what they want! 94 00:06:42,843 --> 00:06:46,124 Defeat Northern Lie! Reclaim our lost lands! 95 00:06:46,124 --> 00:06:47,884 Recapture Huofeng Fort! 96 00:06:47,884 --> 00:06:51,144 Reclaim our lost lands! Recapture Huofeng Fort! 97 00:06:51,144 --> 00:06:52,884 Defeat Northern Lie! 98 00:06:52,884 --> 00:06:56,343 It's one thing that you talked nonsense at Jinghua Hall yesterday, but now you curse my brother. 99 00:06:56,343 --> 00:06:57,923 You... 100 00:06:57,923 --> 00:07:04,143 A'Shi appears to be a gallant child who has never forgotten the humiliation at Huofeng Fort. 101 00:07:04,143 --> 00:07:08,384 In fact, I also have the same intention, but I just wanted to see your resolve. 102 00:07:08,384 --> 00:07:12,484 Since you are determined, it's the right thing to regain the lost lands. 103 00:07:12,484 --> 00:07:14,944 I'm going to ask His Majesty for his approval. 104 00:07:18,764 --> 00:07:21,483 Even if you don't believe me, he is your own brother. 105 00:07:21,483 --> 00:07:25,363 Don't you rather believe it might happen? Are you really not going to stop it? 106 00:07:35,004 --> 00:07:36,723 His Majesty has issued a decree. 107 00:07:36,723 --> 00:07:41,763 General Lu Shi will set out immediately to recapture Huofeng Fort. 108 00:07:44,004 --> 00:07:45,684 Thank you, Your Majesty. 109 00:07:45,684 --> 00:07:51,124 Long live Your Majesty for tens of thousands of years! 110 00:07:59,410 --> 00:08:03,480 [Prime Minister's Manor] 111 00:08:15,363 --> 00:08:17,229 Come on out. 112 00:08:22,760 --> 00:08:24,363 How dare you come here? 113 00:08:24,363 --> 00:08:26,784 You're quite daring. 114 00:08:28,960 --> 00:08:33,844 Prime Minister Li, you clearly know that Northern Lie's defense is weak. 115 00:08:33,844 --> 00:08:36,084 You said you wouldn't take advantage of the situation to undermine us. 116 00:08:36,084 --> 00:08:37,045 What's going on? 117 00:08:37,045 --> 00:08:39,143 Do you regret it? 118 00:08:39,143 --> 00:08:42,284 If it weren't for your plan to lure trouble westward, 119 00:08:42,284 --> 00:08:44,508 would Lu Shi have noticed it? 120 00:08:47,524 --> 00:08:51,904 There is a saying in Sheng, "Treat kidness as bad intentions." 121 00:08:51,904 --> 00:08:59,380 I did all these to help you ascend to the throne. 122 00:09:00,603 --> 00:09:04,064 Zhao Qilong, don't make decisions without my permission. 123 00:09:04,064 --> 00:09:06,804 I have my own plans. 124 00:09:06,804 --> 00:09:10,082 I want to ascend to Great Sheng's throne legitimately. 125 00:09:10,082 --> 00:09:11,803 I want the people to willingly accept me as their emperor. 126 00:09:11,803 --> 00:09:16,823 Remember, you are from Northern Lie, and I am from Great Sheng. 127 00:09:16,823 --> 00:09:20,718 We are never the same. 128 00:09:23,123 --> 00:09:28,224 If you send troops to Huofeng Fort, don't you ever dream to have Northern Lie help you in the future. 129 00:09:38,963 --> 00:09:46,082 Rest assured, I will give you Lu Shi in exchange for Huofeng Fort. The Northern Lie's emperor 130 00:09:46,082 --> 00:09:48,843 will rush to thank me. 131 00:09:49,524 --> 00:09:52,884 Exchange Huofeng Fort for Lu Shi? 132 00:09:52,884 --> 00:09:55,030 What do you mean? 133 00:09:55,030 --> 00:10:02,423 A disobedient blade is useless even if it's sharp and fierce. 134 00:10:07,444 --> 00:10:09,964 You want to kill Lu Shi? 135 00:10:13,510 --> 00:10:15,910 [Water Moon Pavilion] 136 00:10:19,843 --> 00:10:21,343 Older Sister. 137 00:10:22,044 --> 00:10:23,544 Older Sister. 138 00:10:24,204 --> 00:10:26,424 Why did you call me here, Older Sister? 139 00:10:28,329 --> 00:10:33,729 A'Shi, do you really have to attack Huofeng Fort? 140 00:10:36,420 --> 00:10:39,084 I didn't expect you to doubt me too, Older Sister. 141 00:10:39,084 --> 00:10:42,084 I've always thought you're the one who knows me best. 142 00:10:42,084 --> 00:10:44,940 But, why are you just like those court officials? 143 00:10:45,564 --> 00:10:47,624 I am just worried about you. 144 00:10:47,624 --> 00:10:49,324 You are my only family. 145 00:10:49,324 --> 00:10:53,663 If you really treat me as family, you should support my choice. 146 00:10:55,603 --> 00:11:00,043 I understand now why grandpa didn't want you to join the army. 147 00:11:02,963 --> 00:11:05,496 I know you are worried about me. 148 00:11:07,643 --> 00:11:11,484 In the past, I had fears too. 149 00:11:11,484 --> 00:11:17,903 But, if everyone only wants to protect themselves, no one will go to the battlefield to kill the enemies. 150 00:11:17,903 --> 00:11:22,524 By that time, there will no longer be a homeland or a family. 151 00:11:22,524 --> 00:11:26,944 Even if there will be sacrifices, at least my family, the families of the people in Huofeng Fort, 152 00:11:26,944 --> 00:11:30,784 and that of the people in Great Sheng can live well. 153 00:11:30,784 --> 00:11:33,984 When I thought of it this way, I had no more fears. 154 00:11:33,984 --> 00:11:36,243 - A'Shi. - Older Sister. 155 00:11:37,204 --> 00:11:38,763 You know me well. 156 00:11:38,763 --> 00:11:42,084 You can't stop me if I am determined to do something. 157 00:11:44,084 --> 00:11:45,404 Older Sister. 158 00:11:45,404 --> 00:11:48,204 There are still many things to prepare before the expedition. 159 00:11:48,204 --> 00:11:50,243 I'll leave now. 160 00:11:50,780 --> 00:11:56,440 [Water Moon Pavilion] 161 00:11:56,444 --> 00:12:03,463 A'Shi, if you insist on going, I'll go with you 162 00:12:03,463 --> 00:12:07,884 General Lu's unwavering loyalty is truly commendable. 163 00:12:07,884 --> 00:12:11,704 if you still don't get out of here, I will order someone to kick you out. 164 00:12:11,704 --> 00:12:14,723 You do believe some of what I said, don't you? 165 00:12:15,643 --> 00:12:19,263 If you can't stop him, take me with you. 166 00:12:19,263 --> 00:12:20,843 I have changed history once. 167 00:12:20,843 --> 00:12:24,543 Maybe this time, I can break the deadlock and reverse adversity. 168 00:12:24,543 --> 00:12:28,404 Will you then believe everything I've said? 169 00:12:28,404 --> 00:12:33,284 Everything about you after ten years. [Water Moon Pavilion] 170 00:12:36,363 --> 00:12:41,363 Eight years ago, I, Lu Shi, was the one who blocked you from the Liuli Valley. [Sheng] 171 00:12:42,044 --> 00:12:47,184 Now there are thousands of warriors like me in the Tiger and Leopard Camp heading to the battlefield. 172 00:12:48,404 --> 00:12:53,324 We will take back what we lost. 173 00:12:54,564 --> 00:12:56,284 General Lu has set off. 174 00:12:56,284 --> 00:13:00,783 Head Palace Maid Lu is with him in the name of paying tribute to ancestors at Nanmeng Lake. 175 00:13:01,324 --> 00:13:03,283 I see. 176 00:13:05,603 --> 00:13:10,983 Prime Minister Li, there's still one thing that I don't understand. 177 00:13:12,284 --> 00:13:16,324 General Lu is a troublemaker for Norther Lie, 178 00:13:16,324 --> 00:13:20,204 but he is an invincible fortress for Great Sheng. 179 00:13:20,204 --> 00:13:27,203 Even if he is disobedient, are you really willing to kill him? 180 00:13:27,203 --> 00:13:30,934 Northern Lie and Western Rong are at war, and they are too busy to defend the south. 181 00:13:30,934 --> 00:13:33,204 I'm more afraid of trouble arising from the inside. 182 00:13:33,204 --> 00:13:36,664 That's the big disaster that I'll face. 183 00:13:36,664 --> 00:13:39,324 So I see. 184 00:13:40,084 --> 00:13:44,044 Little girl Lu has grown up and become disobedient. 185 00:13:44,044 --> 00:13:46,274 Only by cutting off her wings 186 00:13:46,274 --> 00:13:55,268 can I grasp this paper hawk and Great Sheng in my hands forever. 187 00:14:02,684 --> 00:14:06,063 Why is horseback riding not what I expected? 188 00:14:09,123 --> 00:14:11,564 Miss, he is too slow. 189 00:14:11,564 --> 00:14:14,444 We can't keep up with Brother Lu's team. 190 00:14:14,444 --> 00:14:17,363 Miss Yi Hua, there's no need to rush. 191 00:14:17,363 --> 00:14:20,864 Sometimes people should slow down to admire the scenery along the way. 192 00:14:20,864 --> 00:14:23,804 Just admit that you can't ride. Don't use excuses. 193 00:14:23,804 --> 00:14:26,284 Yi Hua, don't be rude to the emperor's envoy. 194 00:14:26,284 --> 00:14:28,984 We'll find him a carriage at the next stop. 195 00:14:29,582 --> 00:14:31,044 No need, no need. 196 00:14:31,044 --> 00:14:32,643 Who needs a carriage? I don't need it. 197 00:14:32,643 --> 00:14:36,084 You go first, I'll just catch up with you in a while. 198 00:14:36,924 --> 00:14:38,324 Why did it stop? 199 00:14:38,324 --> 00:14:41,763 Is he going to use his legs, Miss? 200 00:14:43,804 --> 00:14:45,823 I just don't believe it. 201 00:15:08,899 --> 00:15:10,963 There's no need to force yourself, Young Mastser Shen. 202 00:15:10,963 --> 00:15:13,424 I can carry you if you can't ride. 203 00:15:13,424 --> 00:15:15,804 No need! You don't think I can ride? 204 00:15:15,804 --> 00:15:20,013 I won't bother you to help me even if I have to crawl. 205 00:15:21,123 --> 00:15:22,623 Sure. 206 00:15:24,283 --> 00:15:27,123 Miss Lu... 207 00:15:28,004 --> 00:15:30,103 Miss Lu! 208 00:15:30,103 --> 00:15:34,123 It is too fast! 209 00:15:49,763 --> 00:15:51,804 This place is surrounded by mountains and valleys. 210 00:15:51,804 --> 00:15:54,123 it's indeed a good place to set up camp. 211 00:15:54,123 --> 00:15:56,164 General Lu really deserves his renowned reputation. 212 00:15:56,164 --> 00:15:58,684 How dare you comment on General Lu when you can't even ride a horse? 213 00:15:58,684 --> 00:16:01,144 MIss, drink some water. 214 00:16:01,144 --> 00:16:03,038 Give it to him. 215 00:16:03,564 --> 00:16:05,043 I won't. 216 00:16:07,284 --> 00:16:09,743 Miss. 217 00:16:11,483 --> 00:16:14,184 Young Master Shen, drink some water. 218 00:16:16,883 --> 00:16:18,583 Thank you. 219 00:16:19,483 --> 00:16:22,223 I finally have the chance to thank you. 220 00:16:22,223 --> 00:16:26,124 I let you come with the army as a court-appointed military supervisor. 221 00:16:26,124 --> 00:16:28,843 So it's natural to treat you well. You don't need to be concerned. 222 00:16:28,843 --> 00:16:30,804 I'm talking about the incident in the Jinghua Hall. 223 00:16:30,804 --> 00:16:32,916 Thank you for saving me. 224 00:16:33,444 --> 00:16:39,743 I was there to save His Majesty, and you tagged along. 225 00:16:41,883 --> 00:16:43,528 Miss Lu. 226 00:16:44,963 --> 00:16:48,404 You are a nice person, so why do you act so aloof? 227 00:16:52,723 --> 00:16:57,163 Young Master Shen, you don't know me well, do you? 228 00:17:00,963 --> 00:17:02,663 Let's go. 229 00:17:08,683 --> 00:17:11,649 The Tiger and Leopard Camp has arrived at the Nanmeng Lake 230 00:17:11,649 --> 00:17:16,000 The Liuli Valley is the only barrier left between them and Huafeng Fort. 231 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:20,883 Prime Minister, in your mind, when and where will we take down Lu Shi? 232 00:17:20,883 --> 00:17:23,004 Take it easy. 233 00:17:23,724 --> 00:17:28,963 His every move is under my surveillance. 234 00:17:31,683 --> 00:17:33,964 One spring day during the fifth year of Yuanqi, 235 00:17:33,964 --> 00:17:39,664 General Lu Shi led the Tiger and Leopard Camp to enter the gateway to the Huofeng Fort, Liuli Valley. 236 00:17:39,664 --> 00:17:42,403 Unexpectedly, there were ambushes. 237 00:17:42,403 --> 00:17:49,239 God of War Lu Shi was shot by dozens of arrows and died in the thick fog. 238 00:17:50,244 --> 00:17:52,144 We are here. 239 00:17:52,144 --> 00:17:53,923 Northern Lie's army is on this side. 240 00:17:53,923 --> 00:17:57,343 So the enemy is likely to set up an ambush in Liuli Valley. 241 00:17:57,343 --> 00:18:02,424 I suggest going around from the eastern waterway. 242 00:18:05,004 --> 00:18:06,564 This military supervisor is ridiculous. 243 00:18:06,564 --> 00:18:08,000 Envoy Shen. 244 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:10,123 Do you understand military tactics? 245 00:18:10,123 --> 00:18:11,779 Speed is the essence of warfare. 246 00:18:11,779 --> 00:18:17,123 If we detour through the Nanmeng Waterway, won't we be giving the Northern Lie's army more time to reinforce? 247 00:18:17,123 --> 00:18:21,760 The Wind Catcher Camp of Northern Lie is led by the brothers, Yuwen Pojun and Yuwen Poxiao. 248 00:18:21,760 --> 00:18:25,204 It is skilled in swift raids and taking the enemy by surprise. 249 00:18:25,204 --> 00:18:30,704 I thought General Lu was wise, but now it seems he is just a reckless and arrogant man. 250 00:18:30,704 --> 00:18:33,038 You... 251 00:18:33,038 --> 00:18:34,923 Envoy Shen. 252 00:18:34,923 --> 00:18:37,203 You are just a military supervisor sent by His Majesty. 253 00:18:37,203 --> 00:18:40,083 You have no right to interfere with my decision. 254 00:18:40,083 --> 00:18:42,269 Please mind your own business. 255 00:18:42,269 --> 00:18:43,973 Otherwise... 256 00:18:48,923 --> 00:18:50,363 Reporting! 257 00:18:50,363 --> 00:18:52,044 General Lu, the scout is here to report. 258 00:18:52,044 --> 00:18:54,964 We have found no trace of ambush in Liuli Valley. 259 00:18:54,964 --> 00:18:56,608 Got it. 260 00:18:57,883 --> 00:19:00,043 What do you say, Envoy Shen? 261 00:19:00,043 --> 00:19:04,003 Stop pretending to know everything in the future. 262 00:19:04,003 --> 00:19:06,764 Anyone can talk about military strategy on paper. 263 00:19:06,764 --> 00:19:09,403 It seems that General Lu has already sent someone to investigate. 264 00:19:09,403 --> 00:19:10,603 I made a hasty judgment. 265 00:19:10,603 --> 00:19:15,383 The general is wise and brave, and deserves the reputation of God of War. 266 00:19:19,484 --> 00:19:23,004 Good. Now that it's confirmed, tomorrow at the Hour of Mao, (Dawn: 5 pm to 7 pm) 267 00:19:23,004 --> 00:19:27,084 we will launch a fierce attack through Luli Valley and annihilate them all. 268 00:19:27,084 --> 00:19:28,244 We're at your command! 269 00:19:28,244 --> 00:19:30,489 - You are dismissed. - Yes. 270 00:19:36,964 --> 00:19:38,403 You acted quite well. 271 00:19:38,403 --> 00:19:41,303 Your acting with the water is convincing, too. 272 00:19:42,203 --> 00:19:44,923 It turns out you already knew there'll be an ambush in Liuli Valley. 273 00:19:44,923 --> 00:19:49,643 So you are playing along because there is a mole in the military? 274 00:19:49,643 --> 00:19:54,804 Soon the mole will deliver the message to Northern Lie that I'm sure there is no ambush in Liuli Valley. 275 00:19:54,804 --> 00:19:59,138 By then, they will think I'm a just a reckless hothead who is eager to establish merits. 276 00:20:02,964 --> 00:20:07,044 Why don't we further confirm you are a reckless hothead? 277 00:20:11,044 --> 00:20:13,843 Brother Lu, you're attacking Liuli Valley tomorrow. 278 00:20:13,843 --> 00:20:16,423 Why are you still in the mood to grill meats with us? 279 00:20:19,004 --> 00:20:21,984 R-R-Report, General. 280 00:20:21,984 --> 00:20:25,004 The s-s-sugar is ready. 281 00:20:25,004 --> 00:20:27,403 Good, thank you, Xiao Wu. 282 00:20:27,403 --> 00:20:32,443 Is th-the-there anything else you want me to do? 283 00:20:32,443 --> 00:20:34,783 No, you are dismissed. 284 00:20:34,783 --> 00:20:36,724 Is there re-really nothing else? 285 00:20:36,724 --> 00:20:39,203 I can do anything. 286 00:20:39,203 --> 00:20:41,364 No, thanks. 287 00:20:41,364 --> 00:20:43,923 Th-Thank you, General. 288 00:20:43,923 --> 00:20:48,503 It's the first time you've asked me to do something. 289 00:20:48,503 --> 00:20:52,384 I am re-really happy. 290 00:20:54,764 --> 00:20:58,563 Although Xiao Wu is a rookie, he is reliable. 291 00:20:59,283 --> 00:21:03,783 He is happy to serve you, but we are here having fun. 292 00:21:03,783 --> 00:21:06,369 How can we justify it to them? 293 00:21:08,664 --> 00:21:10,824 Are you out of your mind? 294 00:21:10,824 --> 00:21:15,084 Miss Yi Hua, if you want to win a battle, you must make more noise like this, 295 00:21:15,084 --> 00:21:19,184 so that the mole will think General Lu has let down his guard. 296 00:21:19,184 --> 00:21:21,564 - Did you hear that? - No, damn it. 297 00:21:21,564 --> 00:21:24,564 Stop right there, I must kill you today! 298 00:21:24,564 --> 00:21:25,824 You can't catch up with me. 299 00:21:25,824 --> 00:21:28,324 How dare you scare me? 300 00:21:29,603 --> 00:21:32,010 So, what are your plans for tomorrow? 301 00:21:32,010 --> 00:21:33,490 This is really fun. 302 00:21:33,490 --> 00:21:35,200 I told you to stop. 303 00:21:35,200 --> 00:21:36,764 The Wind Catcher Camp is good at long-distance raids. 304 00:21:36,764 --> 00:21:40,064 There must be a limited number of the troops and supplies. 305 00:21:40,064 --> 00:21:42,584 Therefore, a defensive battle at the fort is not in their favor. 306 00:21:42,584 --> 00:21:46,603 Only in Liuli Valley, where there's heavy fog 300 days out of 365 days in a year, 307 00:21:46,603 --> 00:21:49,123 will they have an opportunity to win by ambush. 308 00:21:49,123 --> 00:21:55,109 But the Yuwen brothers can't imagine that we are going to turn on their scheme. 309 00:21:55,109 --> 00:21:58,683 In this way, we will indeed catch them by surprise. 310 00:21:58,683 --> 00:22:01,579 However, the soldiers are also armed with real weapons. 311 00:22:01,579 --> 00:22:03,804 They have the advantage of high ground. 312 00:22:03,804 --> 00:22:06,430 What chances do you have? 313 00:22:06,430 --> 00:22:07,888 All right. 314 00:22:07,888 --> 00:22:11,943 Liuli Valley can be their sharp sward, but it can also be ours. 315 00:22:12,836 --> 00:22:17,780 When the time comes, Lu Shi will lead the main force to attack the top of the mountain and occupy the high ground. 316 00:22:19,478 --> 00:22:22,716 If he leads the main force to occupy the high ground, 317 00:22:22,716 --> 00:22:27,374 who will be the one to enter the valley to lure the enemy? 318 00:22:29,260 --> 00:22:32,356 There will naturally be someone trustworthy 319 00:22:33,734 --> 00:22:36,079 to carry out this mission. 320 00:22:42,244 --> 00:22:44,931 But this man is surrounded on all sides. 321 00:22:44,931 --> 00:22:47,672 How will he stay unscathed? 322 00:22:47,672 --> 00:22:49,363 She is right. 323 00:22:49,363 --> 00:22:53,324 If the plan fails, will I really die? 324 00:22:53,324 --> 00:22:56,753 Or, will I return to my own time? 325 00:22:58,023 --> 00:22:59,403 I can't overthink this. 326 00:22:59,403 --> 00:23:01,266 Young Master Shen. 327 00:23:02,440 --> 00:23:04,084 It's fine. 328 00:23:04,084 --> 00:23:07,044 It's certain that we'll win. Don't worry. 329 00:23:08,240 --> 00:23:12,484 Except, if I really help Lu Shi resolve the adversity tomorow, 330 00:23:12,484 --> 00:23:16,023 will you believe what I said at Jinghua Hall that day? 331 00:23:22,004 --> 00:23:24,443 You will find out tomorrow. 332 00:23:26,244 --> 00:23:28,344 Please rest early. 333 00:23:28,344 --> 00:23:31,104 When I wear Lu Shi's mask to lure the enemy tomorrow, 334 00:23:31,104 --> 00:23:35,567 perhaps I'll become the one who died in history. 335 00:23:35,567 --> 00:23:39,843 Then this night would be my last time to see Lu Yuan? 336 00:23:39,843 --> 00:23:41,528 Miss Lu. 337 00:23:44,004 --> 00:23:46,622 Young Master Shen, what else do you want to say? 338 00:24:06,643 --> 00:24:09,603 Miss! Miss! 339 00:24:13,260 --> 00:24:15,122 Miss! 340 00:24:22,403 --> 00:24:24,483 Sir, have you seen Head Palace Maid Lu? 341 00:24:24,483 --> 00:24:27,622 The army has set off. I haven't seen her. 342 00:24:28,363 --> 00:24:30,524 Where could she have gone? 343 00:24:34,923 --> 00:24:38,004 Young Master Shen, have you seen Miss Lu? 344 00:24:43,883 --> 00:24:45,689 What's wrong? 345 00:24:47,343 --> 00:24:49,716 You already knew me. 346 00:24:49,716 --> 00:24:51,576 Isn't that right? 347 00:24:55,804 --> 00:24:59,204 - What is... - Since the day in Jinghua Hall, 348 00:25:00,203 --> 00:25:03,203 you've been pretending you don't know me. Isn't that right? 349 00:25:03,203 --> 00:25:05,182 What do you want? 350 00:25:05,182 --> 00:25:07,286 Don't you know me? 351 00:25:07,286 --> 00:25:09,324 No, and we don't want to either. 352 00:25:09,324 --> 00:25:12,243 Both of you already know everything. 353 00:25:14,463 --> 00:25:15,843 You know I am from the future. 354 00:25:15,843 --> 00:25:18,603 You know that everything I say is true. 355 00:25:25,543 --> 00:25:29,203 It's not as simple as I thought I returned to 10 years prior. 356 00:25:31,203 --> 00:25:34,984 Instead, we met each other in a reversed timeline. 357 00:25:35,683 --> 00:25:41,584 I will meet a younger her, just as she met an oblivious me. 358 00:25:43,203 --> 00:25:47,930 Our first meeting is our eternal farewell. 359 00:25:49,424 --> 00:25:52,163 To Young Master Shen Buyan, 360 00:25:53,524 --> 00:25:56,230 as I am writing this letter, 361 00:25:56,863 --> 00:26:00,543 I can finally stop worrying. 362 00:26:02,403 --> 00:26:08,103 Finally, I can tell you everything hidden in my heart. 363 00:26:08,103 --> 00:26:09,524 Let's go. 364 00:26:09,524 --> 00:26:12,584 We didn't meet by chance. 365 00:26:12,584 --> 00:26:16,883 Instead, you have always appeared in my life. 366 00:26:16,883 --> 00:26:20,303 Miss, are you hesitating again? 367 00:26:21,683 --> 00:26:24,843 He doesn't know anything this time. 368 00:26:24,843 --> 00:26:26,923 Sure enough, I didn't tell him anything the next time. 369 00:26:26,923 --> 00:26:28,920 That's what you reminded us, too. 370 00:26:28,920 --> 00:26:31,964 It'll only add to his distress if we told him. 371 00:26:31,964 --> 00:26:36,483 Since nothing can be changed, why should we start this cycle of cause and effect? 372 00:26:36,483 --> 00:26:38,123 That's true. 373 00:26:38,123 --> 00:26:42,224 The more I care about him, the less I should meet him. 374 00:26:43,960 --> 00:26:46,244 It's all in vain anyway. 375 00:26:46,244 --> 00:26:49,024 Empress, I'm not from Sheng.. 376 00:26:49,024 --> 00:26:52,163 So, may I ask what year it is now? 377 00:26:52,163 --> 00:26:53,843 I asked you back that day. 378 00:26:53,843 --> 00:26:56,269 What do you think, Young Master? 379 00:26:56,269 --> 00:27:01,759 It's because I wanted to know how long it would be before I met you again. 380 00:27:01,759 --> 00:27:05,263 I suppose it's the fifteen year of Yuanqi. 381 00:27:07,123 --> 00:27:11,780 It turns out to be another 10 years. 382 00:27:12,343 --> 00:27:14,643 This is the fifth year of Yuanqi now. 383 00:27:16,783 --> 00:27:21,590 I know that everything you said is tr 384 00:27:23,443 --> 00:27:30,336 but you don't know at all what I have been through these years. 385 00:27:33,484 --> 00:27:39,144 Every time I held hope in my heart, it was shattered cruelly. 386 00:27:40,843 --> 00:27:43,983 But I still hold a glimmer of hope. 387 00:27:48,603 --> 00:27:51,783 If destiny can really be reversed, 388 00:27:53,044 --> 00:27:56,683 you shouldn't be the one wearing this mask. 389 00:27:58,484 --> 00:28:00,284 If someone has to die... 390 00:28:00,284 --> 00:28:02,069 There is an ambush! 391 00:28:03,524 --> 00:28:05,424 I hope 392 00:28:09,424 --> 00:28:11,841 I'll be that someone. 393 00:28:13,443 --> 00:28:15,960 Because you and Lu Shi 394 00:28:17,380 --> 00:28:20,000 are the most important 395 00:28:20,630 --> 00:28:22,630 people in my life. 396 00:28:23,970 --> 00:28:34,020 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by 🕒 The Time Travelers 🕒 Team @Viki.com 397 00:28:45,310 --> 00:28:50,890 ♫ Playing a tune to bury the ache of yearning ♫ 398 00:28:50,890 --> 00:28:55,640 ♫ Rosy cheeks are blotted by age ♫ 399 00:28:55,640 --> 00:29:01,240 ♫ If this hurdle of time can be conquered ♫ 400 00:29:01,240 --> 00:29:06,380 ♫ Would someone be waiting on the other side? ♫ 401 00:29:06,380 --> 00:29:11,130 ♫ An anticipated reunion ends in a flurry ♫ 402 00:29:11,130 --> 00:29:16,740 ♫ A frazzled heart too late for chidings or explanations ♫ 403 00:29:16,740 --> 00:29:21,320 ♫ If love is worth forsaking everything ♫ 404 00:29:21,320 --> 00:29:26,880 ♫ Can a promise withstand all eternity? ♫ 405 00:29:26,880 --> 00:29:31,660 ♫ Fearless before the blazing flames of turmoil ♫ 406 00:29:31,660 --> 00:29:36,730 ♫ Only to defend this world ♫ 407 00:29:36,730 --> 00:29:42,030 ♫ If this fortunate moment is but a passing cloud, please don't forget ♫ 408 00:29:42,030 --> 00:29:48,530 ♫ Those whispers of love once uttered ♫