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Wonderland of Love

Episode 11

Cui Li. Why do you arrest me?

You colluded with rebels

and the West-Pacifying Army.

Well?

You want to deny?

Where's your proof?

This is a secret letter

Li Ni wrote to you.

You told the West-Pacifying Army

all the details

of Yingzhou being besieged.

It's all in this letter clearly.

How did you get that letter?

So,

you committed it?

The proof is here,

were it not for you,

we wouldn't have

given Luoyang to their army.

Arrest her.

Stop it.

Ni, you're back at last.

What happened?

An urgent report says

Li Jun and Li Lai

are leading their armies here.

It seems

Sun has withdrawn the troops

which surrounded my brothers.

My brothers

didn't fail my expectation.

What are you doing?

Lin, right on time.

I suspect

Commandant Ho

is a friend of Li Ni of the West-Pacifying Army.

It was her

who leaked many secrets of our army.

This is the proof.

It was Commandant Ho

who leaked the info

that Yingzhou's besieged,

so we were forced

to give up

Luoyang.

If we don't execute her,

how could we face

the soldiers who shed blood in wars?

Lin.

I know you're tender,

so let me

do it for you.

Don't worry.

Guards.

Stop it.

Cui Li.

The letter was transcribed by Taozi.

And the mister knows it, too.

When Commandant Ho

found something suspicious,

she reported it to me,

and fabricated the letter

as a bait

in order to see

who'd bite the hook.

You set me up.

The letter was in my room,

if you didn't plot

to steal it,

how did you get it?

Lin, I...

I did this

because her deeds were so fishy.

I just wanted to help you.

You have to trust me. I...

I just want...

Our army is trained

all by my father.

Commanders and soldiers are united,

and our discipline is strict.

Never before have there been

any internal strife.

But Cui Li, since you showed up,

you've set up others several times.

You really think

I won't notice

your petty tricks?

How to punish a man

who sets up colleagues

based on our discipline?

He shall be deprived of his military power

and bear 30 strokes.

The 5,000 soldiers of Cui Li

will be commanded by Shu for now.

Since it's the first time,

the strokes are remitted.

Lin.

Leave.

We've taken back

Cui Li's military power,

I'm sure

he won't be able

to make any troubles.

Mister.

You alright?

Did you catch a cold

when we were

standing outside?

I'll call Taozi here

to check your pulse.

Ying.

Where did you go

after you left today?

I went to see Li Ni.

He's the commander of the West-Pacifying Army.

You can't

keep seeing him

over and over again.

I know

you don't want to

hear that.

But just like

what you saw today.

We've set a trap

to lure the snake out,

but Cui Li intercepted you

because you went out secretly.

What if he did

kill you?

Don't worry.

A mere Cui Li

couldn't hurt me.

Ying,

I know you were prepared,

but anything might happen.

How can I not worry about you

if you really get hurt?

All right, mister.

Have a cup of tea.

Come on.

Feeling better?

Ying,

you know what.

You matter more than anything

to me.

Even...

Even than myself.

We grew up together

and I've been

treating you as my elder brother.

So you matter so much

to me, too.

Yeah.

We're like siblings,

so it's feels awkward

to say

those things.

The doctor told you

to rest in serenity,

so I'll no longer disturb you.

Have a good rest.

Fine.

Li Jun and Li Lai

will reach here

by tomorrow at the latest.

They're notorious for their ambition

and incapability,

and they envy your achievements.

I'm sure

they won't be friendly.

Ni, you shall make a decision.

Since my brothers are coming,

we shall leave.

Just give them

the City Luoyang.

Give them the city?

We fought hard

to conquer it,

and offered the Cuis

another three cities.

Now we're giving up this city?

It's the same for my brothers

to defend Luoyang.

Speed is everything.

We march to Tong pass.

It's not the same!

I see.

Tong Pass is a crucial position.

It has a protection

from its surroundings.

And it's a crucial

traffic junction.

It guards the post road

between the capital and here.

It's of grave military significance.

Sun will never expect

we'll give up Luoyang

to take him by surprise.

With the Tong Pass

we can

strangle the Western Capital,

then it'll be just a matter of time

to take it.

That will be the best.

Once we get the Pass,

your brothers

can do nothing,

as they have no defense

nor protection.

Ni,

I thought

you'd be soft

on them,

but this seems

to be the best way.

I am thinking

for my brothers.

They crave grandiose deeds

and are prone to be proud.

So I'd better

let them stay in Luoyang

in case

they step into traps,

then I have to do my best

to save them.

Mister.

You're awake?

Where's Commandant Ho?

She stayed

in her camp and didn't go out

last night.

Mister,

the doctor checked on you

and said you should spare worries

and recover carefully

since you fainted twice.

I know you care for

Commandant Ho,

but she'll know one day

that you're the man

kindest to her.

She is smart,

so she will know

my care for her.

Then you shall not be worried.

The commandant

isn't an ingrate.

I'm sure she was moved

when you went to save her

in spite of illness.

But I don't just

want her to be moved

nor to repay me.

Cui Li, stop drinking.

You've been up all the night

which is bad for your health.

Cui Lin,

you set me up with Ho

and deprived me of my post.

It seems

they're suspecting me,

so it won't be easy

for me to do something.

Cui Li, I've just got a secret report.

The West-Pacifying Army

sent a letter to Ho again.

Does Cui Lin know it?

It was sent directly

to Ho's camp,

so he knows nothing about it.

Shall we

send someone to check it out?

Ho may let her guard down

after what happened yesterday,

so we may be able to

find something.

It's hard to

get rid of her

as long as Cui Lin is here.

But if we can really

find something,

it's a good thing anyway.

Now,

send our man to

check that letter.

And make sure

that he is discreet.

When I'm free,

I always appreciate

your A Working Royal Grandson.

And I long for a portrait of your,

so the royal grandson won't be alone?

Commandant,

you won't reply him?

Don't be hasty.

I... I'm not hasty.

It's not for me anyway.

You're in hasty?

Well,

I'll handle the documents,

you may take a rest.

No need to accompany me.

I'm not hasty.

But the messenger, Xie Chang'er,

he looks hasty.

I'm sure he went back already

in such a hot day.

You've no idea

how block-headed he is.

If you don't replay

and don't tell him,

I'm sure he's waiting outside.

Commandant,

I'm telling him then.

I'm leaving.

I'm really leaving.

I...

Hold on.

Since you're so hasty,

I'll write a letter back,

so you won't

come here in vain.

Great.

I'll be waiting.

Commandant, the scout reported

that the West-Pacifying Army's left.

Lord of Liang's eldest son, Li Jun,

has entered the city.

By tonight,

his second son, Li Lai,

will also arrive.

I see.

To think

His Highness is so generous

to his brothers.

He just gave them the city.

Well, commandant,

where will he go

after leaving Luoyang?

Did he say it in the letter?

Of course he didn't say

in the letter.

He didn't say it,

then what do you talk about?

Just chitchats.

Taozi.

It's the reply

for the royal grandson.

Thank you, Taozi.

I'm leaving then.

You're leaving now?

Or what?

What's this?

It's the medicine

for wounds made by myself.

You can't buy it anywhere.

I know

you're always in battles,

so you may

get injured.

It can help you

to recover faster.

Thank you, Taozi.

You're so sweet.

What did you say?

I'm off.

Thanks for this.

Silly.

I spent last night in the wild.

The moonlight was so clear,

and the stars seemed within my reach.

I bought some nuts on the Rosefinch Street

of the Eastern Capital.

They tasted good

and were crisp,

which accompanied me in the long night.

You may taste it, too.

Nuts and preserved fruits

are a brilliant match.

People only used to eat one of them one time,

now it's so interesting to

eat them together.

I jumped over a stream on my horse.

Following a ray of fragrance,

I found some wild flowers,

The faint fragrance filled the air.

It was such a shame to

appreciate it alone,

so I picked a few

and sent them with the letter,

hoping to appreciate it with you.

Commandant.

You've kept me looking for you,

so you're here.

What's up?

It's nothing.

I just want to know

if you'll reply today.

You're afraid that Xie Chang'er

gets anxious again?

No.

We've reached an agreement

that we'll deliver letters

at Luoyang.

At Luoyang?

Is that your idea

or Xie Chang'er's?

Chang'er said

it was Li Ni's idea.

A designated place

will make sure we can find each other

in marching.

Since Xie Chang'er

delivers letters between us,

we just need to remember the time he arrives

as well as

the speed of his horse,

we can easily find out

where their army is.

What?

Isn't the royal grandson too crafty?

Commandant, only you

can see through

his complicated intentions.

So are you suggesting

I'm a crafty person, too?

No.

You're a brilliant one.

Will you reply then?

I've no idea.

How could you have no idea?

Are you going to reply?

I just don't know.

Are you going to?

Just reply.

Someone sneaked in.

Come, Taozi.

Let's take a walk.

Commandant.

Why don't we

go to catch that spy red-handed?

Forget it.

I write letters to Li Ni

because I want to draw that spy out.

Since they bit the hook,

let them continue.

Cui Li,

it's the letters Li Ni wrote to Ho.

I found a way

to transcribe them secretly.

Nuts and preserved fruits

are a brilliant match.

I eat them together...

What the hell is this?

I think

Li Ni and Ho

are all shrewd,

so letters seem to be ordinary,

there must be argots in it

which carry top secrets.

That's why

Ho just left them there

instead of hiding them

in case someone else might read it.

I'm sure the nuts

is one of the argots.

Fair enough.

Let's find some people

to decode them?

Of course.

We've been apart for

only a few days, but it feels like years.

I've never had such feelings before.

I miss you much.

Around five this afternoon, I saw some fat frogs in the pond,

I caught several, roasted and ate them.

But they were burnt a bit

due to the strong fire.

Cui Li.

We spent efforts

and finally

found out the secrets

in their letters.

Speak.

Since Li Ni left Laolan Pass,

he usually makes surprise attacks

and distracts enemies.

This time

he took the initiative to leave,

I'm sure he'll do it again.

Makes sense.

Go on.

Please take a look,

this is

the latest letter Ho just received.

"I caught several,"

and "in the pond,"

don't they mean some people camping beside a lake?

Doesn't "caught"

mean they caught a target?

So who's this target beside a lake?

Didn't we happen to

pass by a lake today?

Aren't we camping beside the lake?

If I guess it right,

around five this afternoon,

the enemies

will send their men to

start a sneak attack

with Ho's help inside.

Cui Li,

why don't we report it

to the commander?

Then we can prepare for their arrival.

If we crush their army,

it'll be a great achievement.

Right.

Achievement my arse.

Please calm down.

Tell me,

who doesn't know Li Ni

is attacking Tong Pass?

Then how could he

launch a sneak attack on us?

Well...

It's past five now.

Where's Li Ni?

Speak.

Cui Li.

Master.

Useless!

- Rubbish. - Master.

Get lost.

All of you.

Yes.

I'm taking my leave.

Where did you get it?

Cui Li sent his men to

keep an eye on commandant,

and to transcribe letters.

I got the copies

from his place.

Commandant noticed

his deed

but did nothing.

Please calm down.

I suddenly remembered

something important.

Ho used a letter as a trap

to set us up,

thinking about it now,

she chose a fishy chance

which was right after

you went to see Pei Yuan.

You mean

Pei Yuan told Ho about that thing

after our meeting

and colluded with her to set me up?

We should be on the same side

on the matter

of killing Cui Lin.

We shall see if you can kill Cui Lin

before giving you the letters.

So Li Ni and Ho

are closely connected.

Otherwise,

how could he

tell her such a secret?

I thought about

using Li Ni to get rid of Ho.

Now it seems

that he won't help me,

but stand against me instead.

Take it easy.

The men who are guarding Luoyang

are Li Ni's brothers,

Li Jun and Li Lai.

They've been at odds with Li Ni,

so why don't we work with them?

In that case,

we don't have to worry

that we have no soldiers to dispatch.

Nice plan.

As a strong fortress, Tong Pass is hard to attack.

Li Ni and Pei Yuan led their soldiers

and had fought for 6 days

to conquer Tong Pass.

Congratulations, Your Highness.

Only days after they'd taken the Eastern Capital,

the West-Pacifying Army has breached Tong Pass.

Tong Pass?

Then they're near

the Western Capital.

Yes.

They're not far

from it.

Li Ni didn't stand against his brothers,

he just gave up Luoyang,

and traveled 250 kilometers to attack Tong Pass.

A poor bamboo has a good shoot.

Lord of Liang

does have a brilliant son.

Fine.

Since his three sons

are coming near us,

and he has been staying

in the capital so long,

it's time for him to write letters to his sons.

Please.

Ni, how's the battle going?

Take a seat.

It's almost over,

leave the defeated be.

And you?

Are you okay?

It's just a scratch.

All right.

We've taken Tong Pass

after so long.

My dad said

that Tong Pass is the first lock.

It had not been conquered

by any army since

the foundation of our empire.

Now the name of

our West-Pacifying Army

can go down in history.

The situation is changed now,

so you shall

worry about

how to defend this Pass.

Ni.

How could there

be another West-Pacifying Army

or another Li Ni?

Then there's not

another valiant Pei Yuan, either.

Don't say that.

Anyway, Ni,

I've got a question.

You knew it wouldn't come true,

so why did you write

to your brothers

and told them to

besiege the capital?

My brothers are spoiled

by my father

that they're stubborn as mules.

Tell them to go west,

they'll go east.

I don't want them

to strike out for merits

and make serious mistakes

at this critical moment.

So I had to write

to ask them to cooperate.

Then,

they wouldn't listen to me

and stay put with their armies

in Luoyang.

I just did the opposite thing

to achieve my goal.

The City Luoyang

Li Jun Lord of Linzi

Li Lai Lord of Kuaiji

Brother, what does the letter say?

Read it yourself.

Li Ni took Tong Pass

and ordered us to

join him to besiege the Western Capital?

Brother, he...

Li Ni thought he could

boss us into

doing something

because he took Tong Pass.

Brother, that's not the major problem,

but we shall give it a second thought

about attacking the capital.

I'm afraid he wants to use our forces

for his own good.

I knew

Li Ni is treacherous.

We shall never let him

have his way.

Brother,

didn't Cui Li of the Cui's Army

send a secret messenger here?

You mean?

Brother,

I think

we can lend our troops to Cui Li.

Because he asks us for them

to kill his cousin

and shift the crime onto Li Ni.

So

he will become

a sharp knife

in your hands.

Mister.

You're back.

It must be a tough journey.

How's father?

The general is alright.

When he knew

Cui Li came without permission

and interfered in affairs,

he got furious

and let me take the token

to you.

Great.

With this token,

I can order Cui Li to return to Yingzhou.

So he'll no longer

make any troubles.

To think

Cui Lin managed to

get my uncle's order

and told me to return

instead of following the army.

Cui Lin,

you're so wary of me

that you always try to drive me away.

Calm down, Cui Li.

Luoyang has just replied.

Why don't you read it first?

What does it say?

Li Jun agreed to dispatch his troops

to help me kill Cui Lin.

Then I'll be nominated

the General of Weiyang.

Congratulations, Cui Li.

Congratulation, general.

Once Cui Lin is dead,

I'll be the one in charge

of the Cui's Army.

Then

I can shift the blames

all onto Li Ni.

Killing two birds with one stone.

What a perfect plan.

No wonder it's so hard to conquer.

Look at the city walls

and the surrounding mountains.

If one man guards the Pass,

ten thousand cannot get through.

It was hard to conquer,

but when we defend it,

we'll know how kind it is to

have such a strong fortress.

Sure.

If Laolan Pass

were only half as strong as this one,

we wouldn't need

so many men to guard it.

Is that the messengers?

Ni,

I'm sure you're already impatient.

Report!

Message from the Western Capital.

By the order of the Commander-in-chief,

your army

shall withdraw within three days.

Silence.

Did Sun Jing send you here to die?

General Pei,

I don't fear death

since I've the guts to come.

Here's a letter for His Highness

from Lord of Liang.

What if I insist to stay?

If you stay,

prepare your mourning apparel

to mourn for your father

by the noon three days later.

I'm sure my father

wrote three letters.

And the rest were sent to Luoyang

to my brothers.

Yes.

I just don't know

who's kinder to your father,

you or your brothers?

Commandant,

You haven't eaten up the nuts?

It was popular

in the Eastern Capital

and everyone liked it.

So many people bought it.

You remember

all those details, huh?

Well,

people used to eat the nuts only,

but you prefer to

eat it with preserved fruits.

How can I

not remember it?

Besides,

the nuts are crisp, plump,

and so tasty.

However,

we haven't received

even one letter

from Tong Pass for days.

Are you worrying about someone

or Tong Pass?

Commandant,

I'm talking about business.

He isn't in the mood to write

since something happened in the capital.

Commandant,

who's he?

Who's he?

Tell me.

Please.

Eat

and shut up.

I'll stop then.

Who's he?

Ni, an urgent report from Luoyang.

Your brothers

have decided to

leave Luoyang.

My brothers have been

filial since childhood.

No wonder

my father prefers them.

They spent nothing

to get Luoyang from you

in the first place,

so they won't cherish.

But now

we're in a dilemma.

We shall

never lose Tong Pass.

Once we lose Luoyang,

we can't even retreat.

But Sun Jing

is a brutal man,

if we don't withdraw,

he will

kill His Lordship.

Ni, what shall we do?

Ni.

From the emperor to the civilians

our people all value filial piety.

If we refuse to withdraw,

His Lordship will be killed,

then all the people

will be shocked.

Former courtiers

and other armies

will all turn their back on us.

Ni.

What shall we do now?

My Lady, you can't go there.

If you go,

you'll be killed.

Qiucui,

don't stop me.

I wasn't loved

by my parents at home

and I was almost killed in Bingzhou,

if the royal grandson didn't save me,

I would've been buried

in dirt.

He was like a god

when he saved me,

so I thought

maybe I was meant to meet him.

I'm willing to

be torn apart to repay him.

My Lady,

you've suffered since childhood,

if you really die for him,

I'm afraid there won't be a man

who really grieves for you.

My Lady,

I want to go back

to the Western Capital with you alive.

His Highness could take

Luoyang and Tong Pass

smoothly and swiftly,

I'm sure he's not an ordinary man

and he will have his day in the future.

He's a loyal man,

so if I help him in times of danger,

he will never forget it

and repay me more.

If I can help him now,

do I have to worry about

my status at home?

It's now or never.

My Lady,

why are you like

a different person suddenly?

You never competed for anything

and you even forbade me to

to defend you against snobbish servants.

Qiucui,

I didn't compete

because I didn't have the strength

nor the chance to do it.

So why should I waste my effort?

From now on,

you'll be my close maid,

you shall learn to observe

and think more about

when to take action.

That's the way of the smart.

General Li.

General Pei.

You're welcome, Lady Gu.

I have a secret thing

to discuss with you.

I'm listening.

I heard that traitor Sun threatened you

with His Lordship.

I'd like to go to the capital

to take some actions for you,

and save His Lordship.

What do you suggest?

There're many nobles in the capital

who're on our side,

but they keep silent

due to Sun's power.

So please give me a token

so I can contact with

those nobles secretly

and buy over the palace guards

in your name.

Then

I may be able to save His Lordship.

No.

That's too risky.

If Sun knows it

or you're betrayed,

you'll die.

And even...

I'm not afraid of death,

and I'll be honored

if I die for loyalty.

And you know

that my father

will never bow to Sun.

So I'm sure he'll agree with it, too.

Thank you for your loyalty,

but I have plans in the capital,

so don't worry.

Jin'niang,

you said the letter

was put on the table

but you didn't know who sent it?

My Lady,

could it be a trap

of Commander-in-chief?

No, it doesn't seem like one.

The letter is full of argots,

and each word conceals its meaning.

But I can still understand

what the matter he talks about.

I think

Li Ni is willing to cooperate with me.

I'm sure he's planed for a long time,

and is finally sure that he can save Lord of Liang.

My Lady, shall we...

We'll help him of course.

Take the orchid to the window

as the letter instructs.

Yes.

Great, My Lady.

You don't have to risk your life in the capital,

and His Highness has a way to rescue His Lordship.

Though he didn't tell me about his plan,

I've become

his confidant after this.

What's your next plan then?

He usually contacts with Commandant Ho

of the Cui's Army.

He seems to love her.

Luckily, the Cui's Army returned to Yingzhou

and they're separated now.

Since I'm the one he trusts,

I know how to

alienate him

from Commandant Ho.

It'll be a great thing

if you can marry him,

then nobody dares to look down upon you.

It's too early to say that.

I wonder

if he can save his father this time.

Actually,

whether he can make it or not,

he will only

benefit from it.

My Lady.

I don't follow.

If he can save His Lordship,

everyone will be happy

and he'll have no scruple

to deploy armies.

If he can't make it

and Sun kills his father,

he may be grieved,

but he no longer has worries.

Even if the others question it,

who dares to blame His Highness

as long as he has a great army?

Since he likes smart people,

I don't have to

play dumb in front of him.

So,

will he withdraw from Tong Pass

like his brothers?

Guess.

One may make a comeback

if he's defeated.

But if he loses support,

he can hardly win it back.

His brothers

are leaving Luoyang,

if he does nothing,

he'll be scolded by all the people.

So I guess he'll withdraw.

Li Ni is a resourceful man

and he's planed to save his father.

Sun has imprisoned Lord of Liang,

so it must be hard to get him out.

That's why

he need a good plan,

the right place, time, and people.

But he seems

to have acquired

all the resources he needs.

The right time, place, and people?

So what are

the right time, place, and people?

Taozi.

Do you remember

the drug you once made?

Commandant Ho.

Commandant.

Commandant.

Commandant.

Urgent message from Yingzhou.

The mister summons you back.

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