Original subtitles

♪The world decays, in gloom I stray♪

♪Right and wrong, in frost engraved♪

♪On dreams of love, blades clash and sway♪

♪Alone I ride, blood still unswayed♪

♪Through heaven's mirth and earth's despair♪

♪Toasting the moon, I drink the chill air♪

♪Though hearts like battlefields may be♪

♪Let fate write its uncertainty♪

♪From this life to the great unknown♪

♪Who'll stand with me, on thrones unknown?♪

♪I'll wander through this life to guard you♪

♪Through mortal realms, serene I roam♪

♪With you, the world becomes my home♪

♪Unbroken, bold, as I have sworn♪

♪I'll roam this life, and feel no torn♪

♪Our souls embraced, no regret born♪

♪By twilight's lamp, though night be worn♪

♪Through deepest dark, I'll find the morn♪

=Fight For Love=

=Episode 28=

(Peace and Prosperity) Come on.

A hot spring villa?

Yes, it's near Fengling City.

I've compared the portrait

you gave me.

The follower...

Xue Hanmei.

He's right there.

There's no time to waste.

Stop drinking; let's go.

General Chu,

the scout just reported

that the North Qi army had suddenly gathered,

heading towards the North Qi camp

near Fengling City.

(Sui)

(Fengling City)

The North Qi army is here.

Don't worry.

The more they are, the better.

My new octagonal crossbow

will surely wipe them out.

I'm just afraid they won't dare to fight.

Pass the order down:

The crossbowmen are on standby.

All soldiers,

prepare for battle.

Yes.

Shoot!

- Retreat! - Retreat!

Retreat!

What a pity.

The manufacturing process

of the crossbow is too complicated,

so it can only be equipped for the crossbowmen.

If every soldier defending the city

had one,

we could easily flatten North Qi.

North Qi's troops are on par with ours.

Since they're already here,

why are they avoiding battle?

Yun, what happened after you sent

the vanguard today?

After a short fight,

they didn't chase us.

They surround

but do not attack.

What is North Qi

really planning?

Chusheng,

anything from the interrogation

of Xu Lingzhang last night?

He claimed that North Qi

would send another 20,000 troops

to take Qingzhou.

Another 20,000 troops?

That's too absurd.

Xu Lingzhang is cunning.

We can't easily believe

what he says.

Though we don't know North Qi's

true intentions,

(Sui) but their current actions

have shown that their real goal

is not to attack Qingzhou.

What is this thing?

Report!

Report from the front line:

More North Qi troops are coming,

and there are even

octagonal crossbow chariots.

They have actually made

octagonal crossbow chariots?

It's not certain whether they were made

according to your mechanism.

If North Qi has also produced

a genius of the ages...

Yu!

There's gunpowder, too.

Chariots combined with gunpowder

are even more powerful.

Chu Shan, pass the order:

Strengthen the defense.

Yes.

Linyang,

I'll guard here for you.

Go and arrange the defense.

Yu,

be very careful.

Crossbowmen, get ready.

Yes.

Be careful.

Careful, careful.

Slow down.

Carry him back.

Didn't I tell Chu Shan

to prepare a carriage for you

to send you back to Huajing City?

Why are you still here?

I won't go.

I want to stay here.

Haven't you seen that the war has started?

As the general of Fengling,

I won't have time to look after you.

If you get hurt because of the war,

how can I explain to your father?

Look at these soldiers here.

I'm a physician.

As long as I stay,

they have a better chance of survival.

Do you want me to ignore them?

I can't do that.

Even if you send me back to Huajing today,

I will come again tomorrow.

Qingping.

I do like you,

but I'm staying today

for these soldiers

and the people.

Everyone has been caring for me,

hoping that I could live a peaceful life.

But now that Fengling is in danger,

how can I stand by and do nothing?

The woman standing in front of you

is not the daughter of the Duke of Hu,

nor is she the Tuantuan who needs protection.

I am just a military physician.

General Chu,

please respect my choice.

Lend a hand.

Come on.

- Be careful. - Hurry.

Come on, this way.

Coming.

Protect yourself.

No matter when,

make sure you survive first.

Gently, gently.

Alright.

I understand.

Stop his bleeding.

Stop his bleeding!

Coming.

Charge!

Even if we create

more powerful weapons,

we can't withstand this endless war.

They just want to exhaust us.

Then we'll hold on to the death.

My father died for the country.

I will carry on

my father's will,

guard the border

of Great Sui,

and die if I have to.

I'm willing to guard the city

with Linyang with my life.

If the city stands, we live.

If the city falls, we die.

(Sui)

Listen up, Chu Army.

We will never retreat!

Never retreat!

Never retreat!

Never retreat!

Never retreat!

Never retreat!

(Qingzhou Yamen)

The Yunyang Princess of North Qi

once plotted against the Lord of Qin

and caused us

to lose three cities.

Now, she holds

considerable influence in North Qi.

Even Su Can, King of North Qi,

is wary of her.

It's hard to say

who planned all this

in North Qi.

Yun,

how come you know so much

about the North Qi royal family?

Since they can plant spies

in Great Sui,

we naturally need

a source of intelligence.

When the former marquis was alive,

he had already planted

insiders in North Qi.

What a far-reaching

vision.

After we lost three cities,

Qingzhou and Fengling

became our border.

(Qi) Fengling is the hard target.

Once it is breached,

Huajing will be exposed.

North Qi has gathered

a large army in Qingzhou

without attacking.

What is their real purpose?

Their target

might not be us.

You mean

they are stationed in Qingzhou

and actually targeting Fengling?

Report.

Fengling was raided by North Qi.

It's in great danger.

North Qi has sent a large army

to Qingzhou

to prevent us

from supporting Fengling.

We can send part of our troops

- to Fengling. - No.

If we reduce our forces,

the North Qi army outside

will attack us,

leaving both cities

unable to cope.

Ultimately,

we'll suffer a total defeat.

What a vicious plan.

(Yu.)

Send an urgent war report

to the court immediately,

informing them of the situation,

and requesting reinforcements for Fengling.

Yes.

When General Chu

was guarding the city,

the court was

too complicated,

and no reinforcements were sent.

Wei Yun,

there are too many voices in the court.

It'll affect the Emperor's judgment.

But we have to do this.

The Emperor must know

the situation of the two cities.

Even if the message reaches the Palace,

the reinforcements

may not be able to arrive in time.

Will it be too late?

Fengling can't wait.

Come on.

Is there anything we can do?

We can't just stand by

and watch Fengling fall.

Come on.

With the North Qi's main force outside,

there must be an opportunity within.

They're using a diversionary tactic;

I will attack their weak spot.

Everyone,

I need you to help me hold on

for four days.

I'm going to fight

for a glimmer of hope for Great Sui.

Wenchang,

you look the most like me.

Pretend to be me and patrol daily.

Do not let North Qi find out.

The weather is dry.

Be careful with fire.

Since you've made this risky decision,

you must've had

an infallible plan,

right?

The one who understands you the most

is your opponent.

You're indeed meticulous.

General Wei,

in matters concerning Great Sui,

you would not make

any hasty decisions.

So,

apart from having us

delay for you,

what is your plan?

Assassinate Su Can, King of North Qi.

Kill Su Can in four days?

Why are you so confident?

That insider

is my last resort.

Even if I fail,

there is still one last person

to complete this mission.

Even if it means mutual destruction,

I will kill Su Can.

Then I will do everything I can

to delay for you.

To you.

(Yu,)

(please hold on.)

Ms. Chu Jin, please enjoy.

My Lady,

you haven't had a proper meal

for several days in a row.

Please eat something.

Quan,

how are Linyang and Yu doing

in Fengling?

What's happening in Qingzhou?

If you're so worried about Mr. Song,

why not write a letter

to Qingzhou?

I have my principles.

I will not change

for anyone.

But I'll also face my feelings.

Three times is the limit.

If I think of him

for the third time,

I will definitely go to him.

(Chu Mansion)

My Lady,

you can't climb up.

Why don't we

just sneak out

through the main gate?

If we go out through the main gate,

Mother will find out.

Chu Yu can climb over the wall

so easily every time.

Why can't I?

I am also a Chu.

I can do it, too.

My Lady,

are you really going?

If Madam Chu finds out,

we will never be able

to enter this house again.

Stop talking nonsense.

Hurry up and give me a hand.

My Lady,

I can't hold on any longer.

My Lady.

You scared me.

Wanyue,

what are you doing here?

I knew it.

The one who can't climb over the wall

is indeed you.

What are you doing here,

sneaking around

in the middle of the night?

Don't wake my mother up.

Wanyue,

don't you want to go to Fengling

to see my sister?

But Ms. Chu asked me to stay

and protect you and Madam Chu.

What?

Are you also going to Fengling?

Why am I going to Fengling?

I'm going to Qingzhou.

I don't have

to prove myself under their nose.

My Lady,

do you want to prove yourself,

or do you want to see Mr. Song?

Listen.

I overheard it today.

Qingzhou is now surrounded

by tens of thousands of North Qi troops.

It's very dangerous.

I just can't sit still.

No matter what,

I have to see it with my own eyes.

I'll help in any way I can.

I don't want to be useless

and always protected by everyone.

- Let's go. - I won't go back.

I'll take you there.

You can't even climb over the wall.

Do you really think you can get

to Qingzhou by yourself?

(Qingzhou)

(Qi) General Wei must've arrived

(Qizhou) in North Qi.

The mission is arduous,

and there are only four days.

Chusheng,

in your opinion,

what are the chances of success?

Wei Yun told me before he left

that he'd guard Qingzhou.

Since he is willing to risk his life

to assassinate Su Can,

I must

buy him some time

and hold Qingzhou for him.

You're right.

We should trust General Wei.

I'm so thirsty.

Get me a glass of water.

Only when I'm pretending to be Yun

have I realized

that military affairs

are so complicated.

There are so many tricks in patrolling.

I've oversimplified

the battlefield.

Wenchang,

your imitation of General Wei

is so lifelike.

Shen You was once a spy.

He's so good at observing details,

yet he hasn't found out.

Yun has gone to North Qi

on such a dangerous mission.

He entrusted me

with such an important task.

I must not let him down.

We must be careful these days.

If Shen You finds out

that Wei Yun is not in the city,

it might reveal his whereabouts.

Then,

Qingzhou will be in danger;

Wei Yun will also be obstructed in North Qi.

Don't worry.

I know.

My task this time

is to hold on until Yun comes back.

I won't be careless.

I'm off

to continue the patrol.

Wenchang used

to be idle all the time.

Now that he's found something he wants to do,

he's changed quite a bit.

(Sui, Qingzhou)

(Qizhou, North Qi)

(Qi)

(Qi)

Your Majesty.

Your Highness.

Someone from Great Sui

has the audacity

(City Lord of Yun, Gongsun Lan) to lead a troop

deep into the heart of North Qi.

Did you see clearly?

Are they really from Great Sui?

Why would they come here?

I'm absolutely certain.

My intelligence is never wrong.

Is he really going

(Su Can, King of North Qi) to attack our royal court?

Pass the order down.

Wait.

Your Majesty, don't rush.

(Yunyang, Eldest Princess of North Qi)

We only know

that they are from Great Sui,

but we don't know

who is leading the troops.

Even if someone has come secretly,

they are just minor soldiers,

nothing to be afraid of.

Aunt,

you started the war at Fengling;

I'm pinning Qingzhou down.

There are no spare soldiers

left in the royal court now.

Isn't that dangerous?

The diversionary tactic

we conspired

is to take Great Sui

in one fell swoop.

If Qingzhou withdraws its troops

and Wei Yun rushes to Fengling,

wouldn't our plan be ruined

at the last moment?

We might be taken by Great Sui

before we succeed.

I want to recall half of the troops from Qingzhou.

(With me here,)

(no one can step into Fengling.)

General Chu,

North Qi keeps sending

soldiers and war chariots

in return.

If this continues,

we will be exhausted.

Hold our ground!

Be careful!

General Chu!

Linyang.

Chu Shan, retreat the army.

- Yes. - Let's go.

Everyone, retreat!

(General's Mansion)

Don't worry. I'm fine.

Chu Shan,

no need to feel guilty.

You've followed me for years.

You're like my brother.

If losing a leg could save your life,

it'd be worth it.

Go and guard the city gates.

Don't mope around here.

Yes, General.

(Peace and Prosperity)

It's okay.

I've seen it clearly.

Their mechanism is still the original one,

so it will break down

in a few days.

But the power of that war chariot

is just too strong.

If we can't deal with them,

we have no chance

of winning this battle.

Here's what I'm thinking.

Such a large war chariot

is not easy to move around,

and it breaks down so frequently,

but there are always new war chariots

being sent to the front line.

What does this mean?

The place to make the war chariots

must be near Fengling.

That makes sense.

I smelled a strong sulfur odor

on that war chariot.

The same smell

is also on the arrows.

The hot spring water contains sulfur.

The hot spring villa.

You mentioned it before.

There must be a problem there.

Linyang,

I'll take care of this.

Yu,

it's too dangerous for you

to go there rashly.

Don't worry.

I'm going there

to find a way out for everyone.

Mother gave me this talisman

before I left.

Keep it safe for me

before I come back.

Guard Fengling as well.

I'm off.

Chu Yu,

don't forget

the Eldest Princess.

Don't worry.

I will bring

the Eldest Princess back safely.

Let's go.

(Safe)

(Qingzhou City)

Why did the North Qi army

suddenly get so close?

Why are they suddenly here?

Is it a night raid?

(Qingzhou City)

Why did they suddenly get so close?

General Wei is truly remarkable.

Fengling is in a state of emergency,

yet you remain so calm.

I've heard

that the Chu siblings

are currently in Fengling.

Why is Shen You

suddenly making a fuss?

Does he want to provoke me?

No way.

Song Wenchang,

you must remain calm.

I can't show any flaw.

Deputy Shen,

they don't take you seriously

at all.

There have been rumors

about Chu Yu and Wei Yun

in Huajing City.

With Fengling in a critical situation,

he remains so calm and composed.

In just a few days,

Wei Yun,

your skills have become worse.

What do you mean?

I've fought with Wei Yun multiple times.

This man's abilities

are definitely not his.

It's not Wei Yun?

As the main general,

Wei Yun is not in the city.

Qingzhou is now leaderless.

If we launch an attack now,

taking Qingzhou will be as easy as pie.

Regardless of where Wei Yun is,

once the battle starts in Qingzhou,

he will be pinned down.

Commander Gao,

this is a once-in-a-lifetime

opportunity.

Very well.

Pass my order.

Everyone, get ready.

Prepare to attack the city.

Yes.

Wenchang,

are you hurt?

Shilan,

did I mess up?

It's okay.

It was sudden.

No one expected Shen You

to suddenly shoot an arrow.

I must have messed up.

Put yourself together.

No one will blame you.

(Sui)

Shilan,

North Qi is attacking.

Respond.

Hurry.

Run!

Run!

Sweetie.

I've finally found you.

Let's go.

Honey,

come in!

Hurry.

(Qingzhou City)

Wenchang,

come with me to fight.

There's no time to comfort you now.

If you want others to respect you,

come with me to the battlefield.

(Qingzhou City)

A bunch of inexperienced kids,

overestimating themselves.

Everyone,

there are no generals in the city,

just nobodies giving orders.

Let's take Qingzhou.

Charge!

(Qingzhou City)

Escort the elderly, women,

and children out of the city.

Leave some soldiers

to fight with me.

But you're a civil official.

I'm still an official.

Escort as many

as you can.

Go!

Let's go.

Even with one breath left,

we'll guard Qingzhou.

(Sui)

(Sui)

(As a civil official,)

(I regret I don't know how to fight.)

(Wei Yun,)

(you once said you never thought)

(I was a good person,)

(but you protected me)

(for Great Sui.)

(Today, I will also pin down)

(the North Qi army)

(and buy time for you for Great Sui.)

♪If not for dreams by windswept flight♪

♪How would my hand find yours tonight?♪

♪This moonlit glow, in dusk's soft veil♪

♪Hears heartbeats tell their secret tale♪

♪Thoughts ablaze like beacon's fire♪

♪Outline your form in golden lyre♪

♪Through thorns we've trod and trials passed♪

♪Each grief and joy forever cast♪

♪Let the fierce warmth within your gaze♪

♪Melt this war-torn world's cruel maze♪

♪Still through the frost, I'll walk with you♪

♪Our mountains and our streams anew♪

♪Dawns greet the spring we longed to see♪

♪Through meadows where wild larks soar free♪

♪Let countless sails cross this worldly tide♪

♪When lonely shadows turn to two♪

♪Through countless turns and all we've borne♪

♪No regret ever could be sworn♪

♪Dawns greet the spring we longed to see♪

♪Beneath heaven's vault, in harmony♪

♪Let tears now fall for yesterday's strife♪

♪We've reached this blossom-covered hill♪

♪I'll follow you through every dream♪