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♪Shrugging off past burdens♪

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♪Beneath the mask, who am I?♪

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♪Release and find wider shores♪

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♪Love's a riddle, and rain pours heavy♪

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♪Crossed paths, now downward fall♪

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♪From dust arises starlight's spark♪

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♪Tearing through
the night's dense blockade♪

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♪Heart's flame illuminates all solitude♪

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♪Let time's sails drift endlessly♪

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♪Through wandering exile♪

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♪Breaking free from the cocoon,
I start anew♪

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♪Moon as song, life as flame♪

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♪Nameless heart clings fiercely♪

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♪Let me♪

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♪Charge toward the next raging river♪

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♪Moon darts, snow falls♪

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♪We tread rugged paths to reunite♪

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♪Hands held tight♪

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♪We forever live for love's sake♪

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♪Shadow's spear burns fiercely♪

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=Legend of The Female General=

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=Episode 6=

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Not He Yan?

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Wait, Mr. Shen.

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But He took first place.

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- He...
- First place, so what?

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Get back to it.

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Don't make a scene.

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Listen up, all of you.

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Commander selects the candidate

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based on a comprehensive evaluation.

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The competition was just one aspect.

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They've got poor judgment.

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Right.

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Come on.

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Let's drink.

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Let's drink.

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So eager to join the battalion?

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Only then

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can I earn merits in combats.

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Only then can I become a general.

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In such a hurry for glorious homecoming?

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I have no family.

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All I want

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is to prove my worth.

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Lei Hou

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is your defeated opponent.

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Huaijin chose him over you.

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That's his loss.

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Let's drink.

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Here.

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The Mid-Autumn Festival.

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Family reunion day.

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I'll drink my fill.

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Cheers.

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- Being happy, I won't get drunk.
- Eat a lot.

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Xiao Jue.

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You've gone too far!

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What did you call me?

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Xiao Jue.

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Are you stupid?

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You don't even know your name.

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Xiao Jue.

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Do you know who I am?

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Who are you?

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I

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have been walking around

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with only one name.

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That is

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He Yan.

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The top one

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of Yezhou Garrison.

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How much did you drink?

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Go sober up.

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Sober up.

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Go sober up.

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Wait.

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Why should I leave?

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You haven't told me

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why you didn't
let me join the battalion.

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I am

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the top one of Yezhou Garrison,

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an outstanding candidate.

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You

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have terrible judgment!

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I actually know
why you didn't select me.

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You suspect

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there's a spy.

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But you kept testing me repeatedly.

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You clearly know I'm not.

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Lei Hou.

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It's Lei Hou.

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See?

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Am I clever?

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You are clever indeed.

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But clever people

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often meet bad ends.

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What bad end?

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Let me tell you.

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I, He Yan,

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will one day

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become a celebrated general.

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He Yan.

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Put it back.

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He Yan, put it back.

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Commander.

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Don't be angry.

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I'll perform a sword dance for you.

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Know you're wrong?

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No need to kneel.

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Xiao Jue,

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do you like me?

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Feinu,

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this is...?

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I will bring dinner for the Commander.
What about you?

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The banquet is not over. Why come here?

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I've been selected for the battalion.

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I wanted to thank the Commander.

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But I never expected he...

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You must dislike me.

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Otherwise,

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why wouldn't you
let me join the battalion?

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Let go.

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This is outrageous.

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You have poor judgment.

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I'm so disappointed in you.

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Tell me.

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In terms of looks,

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martial skills,

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or height,

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where am I lacking?

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Tell me, where am I lacking?

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Height?

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Even considering

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our bond,

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shouldn't you at least

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add one more slot?

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What bond?

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You're reneging on your promise.

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I...

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I'll prove it to you.

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I...

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Here we go again.

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Let go of me.

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Xiao Jue.

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If you don't give me that extra slot,

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I'll...

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I'll...

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What will you do?

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I'll...

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I'll...

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Comfortable sleep?

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Very cozy.

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Mr. He,

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you slept soundly in Huaijin's tent.

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Truly extraordinary.

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The Commander's tent?

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Yes.

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To make space for you,

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last night,

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Huaijin squeezed into my place.

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Well? Did you remember anything?

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Seems like you did.

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Did he mention how to punish me?

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No.

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But he looked furious.

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Oh no.

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Oh no, oh no.

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Forget the battalion.

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I might not stay here anymore.

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What to do? What to do?

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Not necessarily.

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Consider this.

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You used his treasured sword

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to smash his beloved zither,

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but he didn't kill you

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and even made space for you.

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Think about it.

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Why did he treat you so kindly?

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He must've noticed

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your unique physique.

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Unique...

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Unique physique?

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(Could it be)

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(he discovered I'm a woman?)

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You're a rare prodigy.

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That's why he tolerates you.

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Am I wrong?

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Xiao Jue.

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Do you know who I am?

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I'm the top one of Yezhou Garrison,

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an outstanding candidate.

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You

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have terrible judgment!

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Commander,

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please don't be angry.

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I'll perform a sword dance for you.

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My misbehavior demands

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a proper apology to the Commander.

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Light on his feet,

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with steady breath.

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A skilled fighter.

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(Invitation)

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Summon Cheng Lisu.

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Yes.

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Commander,

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drunken words
shouldn't be taken seriously.

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Well,

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strike me ten times

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and let this matter rest.

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Commander,

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or perhaps

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I'll forfeit three years' pay

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to compensate for your zither.

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Please show mercy.

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Could you

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let me join the battalion?

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He,

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what are you muttering about alone here?

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Are you looking for extra training?

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Considering an apology.

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Considering an apology?

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Kneeling on this?

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This place is truly vast.

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Thank you so much, young man.

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If I walked alone,

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I'd likely get lost.

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(Miss He,)

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(in your next life, avoid being
born into He family.)

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It's him.

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He.

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Not picking a weapon?

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Sir,

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earlier,

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who was that person with you?

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The Yezhou Magistrate's man.

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He delivered an invitation
to our Commander.

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Thank you.

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(Yezhou Magistrate's man?)

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(His severed finger)

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(and his voice.)

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(It's the man
who hurt me at Yuhua Temple.)

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(The He family's henchman.)

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(They infiltrated Yezhou Magistrate.)

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(What are they planning?)

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Yezhou Garrison faces shortages
in military funds and provisions.

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I feel deeply concerned.

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We sincerely invite
Commander Xiao Jue of Yezhou Garrison

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for discussion.

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I also hear your nephew Cheng Lisu
is currently at Yezhou Garrison.

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Having not seen him for years,

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I feel nostalgic.

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Hoping the Commander
will bring him along.

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(Invitation)
Yezhou Magistrate, Sun Xiangfu.

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He's inviting you
for an official matter.

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Why include me?

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I have no old bonds to reminisce about.

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You don't remember?

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(Yezhou Magistrate, Sun Xiangfu)

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Sun Xiangfu!

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When he came to the capital years ago,

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his wife arranged a marriage for you.

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Oh, no.

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He'll probably lure me there first,

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then detain me,

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and send me back
to Yaojing for marriage!

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This...

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Huaijin.

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Uncle.

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You have to save me.

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You can't watch your best friend,

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your adorable nephew,

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jump into hellfire.

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Is it that terrible?

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Absolutely.

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You know full well

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Miss Song and I despise each other.

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She spends all day tinkering with

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strange concoctions.

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I'll become her lab rat,

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slowly tortured to death.

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I'd rather

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end it all now!

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Wait.

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Uncle,

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I knew you wouldn't abandon me.

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Our bond is so strong.

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W-What...?

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What are you doing?

290
00:19:45,700 --> 00:19:47,033
Yinqiu is sharp.

291
00:19:48,366 --> 00:19:49,200
I'll lend it to you.

292
00:19:50,066 --> 00:19:52,600
You're joking?

293
00:19:53,166 --> 00:19:54,000
Uncle,

294
00:19:54,600 --> 00:19:57,833
you wouldn't really
let me die, would you?

295
00:20:01,800 --> 00:20:03,233
Don't you want to end it all?

296
00:20:03,833 --> 00:20:04,666
I...

297
00:20:05,300 --> 00:20:06,733
I was just kidding.

298
00:20:17,633 --> 00:20:18,466
Mr. Cheng,

299
00:20:19,366 --> 00:20:21,400
I heard someone sent
the Commander an invitation.

300
00:20:22,100 --> 00:20:22,933
Mr. He,

301
00:20:23,033 --> 00:20:24,133
I'm going to die.

302
00:20:24,600 --> 00:20:25,433
When the time comes,

303
00:20:25,633 --> 00:20:27,100
burn lots of joss paper for me.

304
00:20:27,800 --> 00:20:29,266
Mr. Cheng, what's wrong?

305
00:20:29,900 --> 00:20:31,066
I'm going with Huaijin

306
00:20:31,133 --> 00:20:33,566
to visit the Yezhou Magistrate.

307
00:20:33,966 --> 00:20:35,300
That's a dangerous place.

308
00:20:36,033 --> 00:20:36,900
Dangerous place?

309
00:20:37,300 --> 00:20:38,566
With the Commander, why fear?

310
00:20:39,000 --> 00:20:41,133
Unless in the magistrate's mansion,

311
00:20:41,533 --> 00:20:42,433
there are people

312
00:20:42,600 --> 00:20:43,733
stronger than the Commander?

313
00:20:44,366 --> 00:20:46,433
Sun Xiangfu is more terrifying.

314
00:20:47,033 --> 00:20:48,733
His wife was my marriage matchmaker.

315
00:20:49,166 --> 00:20:50,000
This time,

316
00:20:50,233 --> 00:20:51,800
not even Xiao Jue can protect me.

317
00:20:53,766 --> 00:20:56,166
So the Commander is visiting Yezhou

318
00:20:56,166 --> 00:20:57,600
to discuss your marriage?

319
00:20:57,766 --> 00:20:58,600
No.

320
00:20:58,733 --> 00:21:00,266
He is going for an official matter.

321
00:21:00,433 --> 00:21:02,766
Only I must go through this.

322
00:21:03,533 --> 00:21:05,333
Official matter?

323
00:21:05,333 --> 00:21:06,300
What is that?

324
00:21:06,333 --> 00:21:09,066
The Yezhou Magistrate wants
the Commander's personal presence?

325
00:21:09,166 --> 00:21:10,300
He's got some nerve.

326
00:21:11,100 --> 00:21:11,933
No.

327
00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,666
Huaijin is going
for provisions and funds.

328
00:21:14,100 --> 00:21:14,933
I'm just...

329
00:21:15,233 --> 00:21:16,200
Hold on, Mr. He.

330
00:21:16,600 --> 00:21:18,000
Why do you keep mentioning Huaijin?

331
00:21:18,400 --> 00:21:20,466
I'm the one in hot water, not him.

332
00:21:22,500 --> 00:21:23,333
Mr. Cheng,

333
00:21:23,733 --> 00:21:25,633
I just thought he'd be capable enough.

334
00:21:25,966 --> 00:21:27,266
If you can't rely on him,

335
00:21:28,166 --> 00:21:29,433
let me help brainstorm ideas.

336
00:21:30,800 --> 00:21:31,633
Come on, let's go.

337
00:21:32,333 --> 00:21:33,400
Let me think.

338
00:21:34,433 --> 00:21:35,266
Commander,

339
00:21:35,800 --> 00:21:36,666
Sun Xiangfu has been

340
00:21:37,133 --> 00:21:39,000
dodging the funds and provisions issue,

341
00:21:39,300 --> 00:21:40,533
but at this critical moment,

342
00:21:40,533 --> 00:21:41,533
he suddenly invites you.

343
00:21:41,700 --> 00:21:42,733
It must be a trap.

344
00:21:42,800 --> 00:21:44,666
This is clearly an ambush banquet.

345
00:21:45,233 --> 00:21:46,066
Should we decline?

346
00:21:47,000 --> 00:21:47,833
If I don't go,

347
00:21:48,300 --> 00:21:49,533
they won't give up.

348
00:21:50,166 --> 00:21:51,633
A stab in the back is hard to dodge.

349
00:21:52,500 --> 00:21:53,600
We should strike first.

350
00:21:54,233 --> 00:21:55,066
Moreover,

351
00:21:55,566 --> 00:21:58,166
doesn't Sun Xiangfu
still owe us for the provisions?

352
00:21:58,366 --> 00:21:59,200
Commander.

353
00:21:59,200 --> 00:22:00,300
I've just received news.

354
00:22:00,700 --> 00:22:02,933
The Inspector
of the Ministry of War, Chu Zhao,

355
00:22:02,933 --> 00:22:03,833
is coming to Yezhou.

356
00:22:04,300 --> 00:22:05,633
I think you know this man.

357
00:22:05,766 --> 00:22:08,600
Top scholar in 19th Year of Qingyuan,
Xu Jingfu's prized disciple.

358
00:22:09,300 --> 00:22:11,533
He's been serving
Xu Jingfu all these years.

359
00:22:12,400 --> 00:22:13,233
I find he just

360
00:22:13,733 --> 00:22:14,933
returned from Que City.

361
00:22:19,333 --> 00:22:20,166
Continue.

362
00:22:20,733 --> 00:22:21,566
The Que City battle

363
00:22:21,633 --> 00:22:22,466
hurt your reputation.

364
00:22:22,800 --> 00:22:24,133
It's unclear if he's involved.

365
00:22:24,433 --> 00:22:25,266
Now in Yezhou,

366
00:22:25,733 --> 00:22:27,466
his intentions here remain unknown.

367
00:22:28,166 --> 00:22:29,466
I've dealt with Chu Zhao before.

368
00:22:30,300 --> 00:22:32,500
He suffered mistreatment
in his family initially

369
00:22:32,833 --> 00:22:33,866
until he earned his title,

370
00:22:34,766 --> 00:22:36,466
and then his family
changed their attitude.

371
00:22:37,133 --> 00:22:39,033
Now, he serves under Xu Jingfu.

372
00:22:39,200 --> 00:22:42,133
Undoubtedly, he is using
Xu Jingfu's influence for advancement.

373
00:22:42,733 --> 00:22:44,066
Regardless of his true motives,

374
00:22:44,833 --> 00:22:47,233
he ultimately works for Xu Jingfu.

375
00:22:48,133 --> 00:22:48,966
What a coincidence.

376
00:22:49,900 --> 00:22:51,000
Returning from Que City.

377
00:22:52,200 --> 00:22:54,133
Those rumors must stem from him.

378
00:22:54,700 --> 00:22:55,833
During this Yezhou mission,

379
00:22:56,733 --> 00:22:57,833
stay vigilant against him.

380
00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:58,833
Yes.

381
00:22:58,900 --> 00:22:59,733
Commander.

382
00:22:59,900 --> 00:23:01,066
This mission is dangerous.

383
00:23:01,433 --> 00:23:02,666
Mr. Cheng can't fight.

384
00:23:03,100 --> 00:23:03,933
Taking him along

385
00:23:04,133 --> 00:23:05,366
could be problematic.

386
00:23:05,966 --> 00:23:07,066
Cheng Lisu isn't going.

387
00:23:07,400 --> 00:23:08,333
He Yan will go.

388
00:23:15,700 --> 00:23:16,533
What's wrong?

389
00:23:17,333 --> 00:23:18,166
No problem.

390
00:23:18,700 --> 00:23:20,733
Commander, don't you doubt
He Yan's identity?

391
00:23:21,133 --> 00:23:22,733
Why bring him along then?

392
00:23:25,333 --> 00:23:27,466
Leaving him here worries me.

393
00:23:27,966 --> 00:23:29,300
Since he's so eager to go,

394
00:23:30,166 --> 00:23:31,000
let him join me.

395
00:23:31,800 --> 00:23:33,033
He boasts of his skills.

396
00:23:33,700 --> 00:23:34,800
This banquet will test

397
00:23:35,700 --> 00:23:37,233
whether his claims hold true.

398
00:23:45,800 --> 00:23:47,133
(Sun Xiangfu has been withholding)

399
00:23:47,233 --> 00:23:48,733
(the military provisions and funds,)

400
00:23:49,766 --> 00:23:52,433
(but now suddenly invites
Xiao Jue to negotiate.)

401
00:23:53,566 --> 00:23:55,100
(He Rufei and Sun Xiangfu)

402
00:23:55,800 --> 00:23:57,033
(must be plotting something.)

403
00:23:57,766 --> 00:23:58,600
(Their target)

404
00:23:58,933 --> 00:23:59,966
(is Yezhou Garrison,)

405
00:24:00,800 --> 00:24:02,033
(perhaps even Xiao Jue.)

406
00:24:04,433 --> 00:24:05,433
(This trip to Yezhou,)

407
00:24:06,133 --> 00:24:07,366
(whether for the garrison,)

408
00:24:07,633 --> 00:24:08,466
(Xiao Jue,)

409
00:24:08,766 --> 00:24:09,700
(or me,)

410
00:24:10,833 --> 00:24:13,133
(I must uncover the truth.)

411
00:24:33,533 --> 00:24:34,366
Commander.

412
00:24:35,200 --> 00:24:36,033
You seem distracted.

413
00:24:36,766 --> 00:24:37,600
What troubles you?

414
00:24:38,500 --> 00:24:39,333
Commander,

415
00:24:39,566 --> 00:24:40,966
I drank too much last night.

416
00:24:41,133 --> 00:24:42,000
Sorry

417
00:24:42,533 --> 00:24:43,366
for offending you.

418
00:24:43,566 --> 00:24:45,633
But must you stare at me like this?

419
00:24:45,966 --> 00:24:48,166
I've already thought of
a way to redeem myself.

420
00:24:48,933 --> 00:24:50,900
So you take Cheng Lisu's place
and go to Yezhou

421
00:24:51,300 --> 00:24:52,200
just to atone?

422
00:24:53,700 --> 00:24:54,833
Not entirely.

423
00:24:55,300 --> 00:24:56,533
Aside from easing your burdens,

424
00:24:57,100 --> 00:24:58,100
it's for my own sake.

425
00:24:58,900 --> 00:24:59,733
For yourself?

426
00:25:02,300 --> 00:25:04,433
I want to join the battalion
to make achievements.

427
00:25:04,766 --> 00:25:05,700
If this trip

428
00:25:05,766 --> 00:25:07,466
can make you change your opinion of me,

429
00:25:07,800 --> 00:25:08,633
then next time,

430
00:25:08,833 --> 00:25:09,966
the slot for the battalion

431
00:25:10,200 --> 00:25:11,033
will be mine.

432
00:25:11,400 --> 00:25:12,766
Such a golden opportunity.

433
00:25:12,966 --> 00:25:14,100
Of course I'll seize it.

434
00:25:19,833 --> 00:25:20,666
Good.

435
00:25:21,333 --> 00:25:22,400
Let's see

436
00:25:23,033 --> 00:25:24,466
how you'll change my opinion.

437
00:25:50,600 --> 00:25:51,433
Commander.

438
00:25:51,433 --> 00:25:52,266
Mr. Cheng.

439
00:25:52,400 --> 00:25:53,233
Mr. Feinu.

440
00:25:53,566 --> 00:25:54,400
Morning.

441
00:25:54,900 --> 00:25:55,733
Morning.

442
00:26:01,000 --> 00:26:02,200
I am Cheng Lisu

443
00:26:02,533 --> 00:26:03,633
from the capital.

444
00:26:04,033 --> 00:26:05,766
I love mushroom and chicken stew,

445
00:26:05,900 --> 00:26:06,933
hate congee,

446
00:26:07,300 --> 00:26:09,200
avoid peanuts
and love cleanliness the most.

447
00:26:09,366 --> 00:26:11,266
I burn incense and bathe daily.

448
00:26:11,800 --> 00:26:12,633
Well done. Well done.

449
00:26:12,766 --> 00:26:13,833
You've memorized that well.

450
00:26:15,100 --> 00:26:17,133
As the saying goes,
clothes make the man.

451
00:26:19,533 --> 00:26:20,366
This looks better.

452
00:26:24,733 --> 00:26:25,566
Mr. He,

453
00:26:25,566 --> 00:26:26,800
your demeanor today

454
00:26:27,000 --> 00:26:27,900
almost rivals mine.

455
00:26:28,500 --> 00:26:29,566
You flatter me.

456
00:26:31,100 --> 00:26:32,700
Commander, what do you think?

457
00:26:32,700 --> 00:26:33,733
Do I look

458
00:26:33,933 --> 00:26:36,733
charming and dashing?

459
00:26:37,433 --> 00:26:38,266
You're even

460
00:26:40,366 --> 00:26:41,600
shorter than Cheng Lisu.

461
00:26:44,366 --> 00:26:45,200
Who says that?

462
00:26:45,633 --> 00:26:46,466
About my height.

463
00:26:47,300 --> 00:26:48,133
When are you leaving?

464
00:26:56,900 --> 00:26:57,733
Go away.

465
00:27:04,066 --> 00:27:08,533
(Yezhou City)

466
00:27:13,566 --> 00:27:14,400
Young Master.

467
00:27:14,633 --> 00:27:16,633
Ding Yi has made contact
with Sun Xiangfu.

468
00:27:17,200 --> 00:27:19,400
The invitation for Xiao Jue
to come to Yezhou City

469
00:27:19,766 --> 00:27:21,500
must now be in his hands.

470
00:27:21,833 --> 00:27:22,666
Good.

471
00:27:23,400 --> 00:27:24,233
Found anything

472
00:27:24,533 --> 00:27:25,366
about the Sun family?

473
00:27:25,766 --> 00:27:26,900
As you instructed,

474
00:27:27,100 --> 00:27:29,133
we targeted Sun Xiangfu's useless son.

475
00:27:29,800 --> 00:27:30,700
Fruitful results.

476
00:27:31,133 --> 00:27:32,733
Sun Ling is a lecherous man,

477
00:27:32,933 --> 00:27:34,000
abusing his father's power

478
00:27:34,300 --> 00:27:36,433
to tyrannize Yezhou's citizens
and harass women.

479
00:27:36,700 --> 00:27:38,766
The people are afraid
to speak their anger openly.

480
00:27:39,100 --> 00:27:40,800
Sun Xiangfu is cautious
and stays in line,

481
00:27:41,633 --> 00:27:42,466
but he is responsible

482
00:27:42,900 --> 00:27:43,733
for his son.

483
00:27:44,233 --> 00:27:45,933
His son will surely drag him down.

484
00:27:46,766 --> 00:27:47,600
Young Master.

485
00:27:47,633 --> 00:27:48,466
In that case,

486
00:27:48,733 --> 00:27:50,566
shouldn't we head
to the Sun residence now?

487
00:27:50,833 --> 00:27:52,266
The stage is set,

488
00:27:52,700 --> 00:27:54,566
and the actors will soon arrive.

489
00:27:55,400 --> 00:27:56,833
We'll move once they're here.

490
00:27:57,766 --> 00:27:58,666
Missing this chance

491
00:27:59,366 --> 00:28:00,366
would be a shame.

492
00:28:17,733 --> 00:28:18,566
Gentlemen,

493
00:28:18,566 --> 00:28:19,700
please come inside.

494
00:28:25,000 --> 00:28:25,833
This way.

495
00:28:28,166 --> 00:28:29,000
Sir,

496
00:28:29,000 --> 00:28:29,833
please.

497
00:28:33,333 --> 00:28:38,233
(Guests Filling the Halls)

498
00:28:39,933 --> 00:28:40,766
Commander.

499
00:28:44,333 --> 00:28:45,166
Uncle.

500
00:28:45,166 --> 00:28:46,533
Why not stay at the Sun residence?

501
00:28:47,166 --> 00:28:48,000
No rush.

502
00:28:51,233 --> 00:28:53,033
How many rooms would you like?

503
00:28:53,433 --> 00:28:54,266
Three.

504
00:28:54,500 --> 00:28:55,333
Two.

505
00:28:58,133 --> 00:28:59,133
We two share a room.

506
00:28:59,933 --> 00:29:01,300
Why should I share a room with you?

507
00:29:01,600 --> 00:29:02,433
Because...

508
00:29:04,533 --> 00:29:07,000
I'm your nephew.

509
00:29:07,000 --> 00:29:09,100
You won't even pay for another room?

510
00:29:10,733 --> 00:29:11,566
Three rooms.

511
00:29:11,566 --> 00:29:12,400
Alright.

512
00:29:13,966 --> 00:29:14,800
You...

513
00:29:14,900 --> 00:29:16,233
Don't leave your room tonight.

514
00:29:20,100 --> 00:29:20,933
Waiter.

515
00:29:20,933 --> 00:29:21,766
Coming.

516
00:29:22,900 --> 00:29:25,266
Do you serve
mushroom and chicken stew here?

517
00:29:25,333 --> 00:29:26,166
Yes.

518
00:29:26,533 --> 00:29:27,366
Bring us a portion.

519
00:29:27,366 --> 00:29:29,000
Uncle, you know well

520
00:29:29,033 --> 00:29:31,366
how much I adore
mushroom and chicken stew.

521
00:29:33,566 --> 00:29:34,666
Mushroom and chicken stew,

522
00:29:35,100 --> 00:29:36,100
Eight-Treasure Duck,

523
00:29:36,333 --> 00:29:37,533
vegetables, soup,

524
00:29:37,766 --> 00:29:38,600
and six steamed buns.

525
00:29:39,333 --> 00:29:40,166
Okay.

526
00:29:40,966 --> 00:29:42,466
(Just having one more room)

527
00:29:42,533 --> 00:29:43,633
(and ordering one dish)

528
00:29:44,133 --> 00:29:46,000
(deserves those judgmental looks?)

529
00:29:46,366 --> 00:29:47,666
(So stingy.)

530
00:29:48,966 --> 00:29:49,800
Wait.

531
00:29:50,766 --> 00:29:51,666
I'll have

532
00:29:52,033 --> 00:29:54,066
spicy tripe strips, sesame rolls,

533
00:29:54,100 --> 00:29:56,566
shredded chicken with cucumber,
five-flavored steamed gluten,

534
00:29:56,566 --> 00:29:57,533
aromatic young pigeon,

535
00:29:57,566 --> 00:29:59,433
and also that

536
00:30:00,133 --> 00:30:01,200
mung bean dough noodles.

537
00:30:01,200 --> 00:30:02,766
Yes, all of them.

538
00:30:02,800 --> 00:30:04,200
- Okay.
- Can you finish all this?

539
00:30:08,733 --> 00:30:09,566
Uncle,

540
00:30:10,100 --> 00:30:11,600
you wouldn't let your nephew

541
00:30:11,800 --> 00:30:12,933
go hungry, would you?

542
00:30:17,766 --> 00:30:18,766
Serve what he ordered.

543
00:30:19,233 --> 00:30:20,066
Alright.

544
00:30:38,500 --> 00:30:39,333
Enjoy your meal.

545
00:30:40,800 --> 00:30:42,200
Since these are your favorite food,

546
00:30:42,733 --> 00:30:44,300
I naturally let you eat them.

547
00:30:45,000 --> 00:30:46,133
But I taught you this.

548
00:30:46,600 --> 00:30:47,533
Save and thrive,

549
00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:48,933
waste and perish.

550
00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:50,933
Don't waste anything.

551
00:30:56,500 --> 00:30:58,000
(I've really overdone it now.)

552
00:31:23,533 --> 00:31:25,833
I'm stuffed!

553
00:31:26,833 --> 00:31:28,833
Now that I'm full, I'm getting drowsy.

554
00:31:28,866 --> 00:31:31,233
This bed is amazingly comfortable!

555
00:31:33,433 --> 00:31:36,500
I'll definitely sleep well.

556
00:31:37,433 --> 00:31:39,233
He eats well and sleeps soundly.

557
00:31:39,800 --> 00:31:42,266
If you're still energetic,
play chess with me.

558
00:32:14,833 --> 00:32:15,666
Commander,

559
00:32:15,766 --> 00:32:16,766
really playing chess?

560
00:32:17,400 --> 00:32:18,233
But I...

561
00:32:23,966 --> 00:32:25,500
Yezhou City has unexpected people.

562
00:32:26,200 --> 00:32:27,233
This is getting exciting.

563
00:32:27,766 --> 00:32:29,100
Investigate the Sun family again.

564
00:32:29,600 --> 00:32:31,433
Find their recent tax records.

565
00:32:31,933 --> 00:32:33,400
Let's see how Sun Xiangfu

566
00:32:34,100 --> 00:32:35,800
claims military provisions are lacking

567
00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,233
and he can't allocate rations.

568
00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:38,833
Yes.

569
00:32:39,766 --> 00:32:40,600
Commander,

570
00:32:40,966 --> 00:32:41,800
what about He Yan?

571
00:32:42,200 --> 00:32:43,300
I'll keep watch personally.

572
00:33:14,733 --> 00:33:16,866
♪Light shines upon my heart♪

573
00:33:17,000 --> 00:33:20,900
♪Unveiling scars,
I choose to swim upstream♪

574
00:33:21,100 --> 00:33:23,033
♪The resonance of courage
rings loud and clear♪

575
00:33:23,133 --> 00:33:28,033
♪It's the boldness
that defines existence♪

576
00:33:40,133 --> 00:33:41,533
♪I've seen the mountains♪

577
00:33:41,766 --> 00:33:43,166
♪And trodden through ice♪

578
00:33:43,433 --> 00:33:46,233
♪Day after day, I venture alone♪

579
00:33:46,566 --> 00:33:47,933
♪Destiny is my creed♪

580
00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,400
♪Ideals surge beneath the surface♪

581
00:33:49,566 --> 00:33:51,333
♪Igniting the flame against the winds♪

582
00:33:52,566 --> 00:33:54,033
♪A restless yearning in my soul♪

583
00:33:54,200 --> 00:33:55,466
♪Gazing through the mire♪

584
00:33:55,666 --> 00:33:58,033
♪Who cares about this boundless void♪

585
00:33:58,233 --> 00:34:00,266
♪Charge ahead with blazing fervor♪

586
00:34:01,433 --> 00:34:03,233
♪Stubbornly fighting with my life♪

587
00:34:05,233 --> 00:34:08,133
♪Soaring across the world's expanse♪

588
00:34:08,233 --> 00:34:10,866
♪There must always be a longing♪

589
00:34:11,333 --> 00:34:16,366
♪Disregard the wounds to seek the light♪

590
00:34:16,733 --> 00:34:18,733
♪Light shines upon my heart♪

591
00:34:19,066 --> 00:34:22,700
♪Unveiling scars,
I choose to swim upstream♪

592
00:34:22,933 --> 00:34:24,800
♪The resonance of courage
rings loud and clear♪

593
00:34:24,866 --> 00:34:28,700
♪It's the boldness
that defines existence♪

594
00:34:29,066 --> 00:34:31,000
♪Chasing the light within my heart♪

595
00:34:31,200 --> 00:34:35,000
♪Burying frailty,
embracing life through death♪

596
00:34:35,266 --> 00:34:41,000
♪You'll meet gazes where storms brew♪

597
00:34:41,900 --> 00:34:47,366
♪With our unwavering true love,
brave the world with me♪

598
00:34:54,533 --> 00:34:57,433
♪Soaring across the world's expanse♪

599
00:34:57,533 --> 00:35:00,166
♪There must always be a longing♪

600
00:35:00,666 --> 00:35:05,700
♪Disregard the wounds to seek the light♪

601
00:35:06,066 --> 00:35:08,066
♪Light shines upon my heart♪

602
00:35:08,366 --> 00:35:12,000
♪Unveiling scars,
I choose to swim upstream♪

603
00:35:12,266 --> 00:35:14,133
♪The resonance of courage
rings loud and clear♪

604
00:35:14,200 --> 00:35:18,033
♪It's the boldness
that defines existence♪

605
00:35:18,400 --> 00:35:20,333
♪Chasing the light within my heart♪

606
00:35:20,500 --> 00:35:24,300
♪Burying frailty,
embracing life through death♪

607
00:35:24,600 --> 00:35:30,333
♪You'll meet gazes where storms brew♪

608
00:35:31,233 --> 00:35:36,700
♪With our unwavering true love,
brave the world with me♪