1 00:01:49,470 --> 00:01:54,830 [A Dream Within A Dream] 2 00:01:54,900 --> 00:01:57,830 [Episode 25] 3 00:01:57,910 --> 00:01:59,870 [Yongde Gate] 4 00:01:58,490 --> 00:01:59,330 General Chu, 5 00:02:00,540 --> 00:02:01,850 don't you want to wipe out the entire 6 00:02:01,850 --> 00:02:03,180 Waning River Crescent? 7 00:02:03,660 --> 00:02:04,900 I suggest you carefully consider 8 00:02:04,900 --> 00:02:06,710 if you have what it takes. 9 00:02:07,210 --> 00:02:09,360 Phantom dragon lurks in the black market. 10 00:02:09,360 --> 00:02:12,090 Radiant lanterns illuminate the Nightwalkers. 11 00:02:12,280 --> 00:02:15,060 ♪ Phantom dragon lurks in the black market ♪ 12 00:02:14,330 --> 00:02:15,900 We're Nightwalkers. 13 00:02:15,900 --> 00:02:17,580 Greetings, officers. 14 00:02:16,800 --> 00:02:19,460 ♪ Radiant lanterns illuminate the Nightwalkers ♪ 15 00:02:21,400 --> 00:02:23,360 We're Nightwalkers of the Waning River Crescent. 16 00:02:21,640 --> 00:02:23,390 ♪ I ride on the wind of the waning river crescent ♪ 17 00:02:23,490 --> 00:02:25,270 Greetings, officers. 18 00:02:24,260 --> 00:02:26,080 ♪ Hate the injustice in the world ♪ 19 00:02:26,800 --> 00:02:28,530 ♪ Loyalty and righteousness weigh on both sides of the scale ♪ 20 00:02:29,170 --> 00:02:31,580 ♪ Wield the knife to carve a rift in the hell ♪ 21 00:02:30,420 --> 00:02:31,550 Guys, 22 00:02:31,930 --> 00:02:34,670 I was ready to visit the nether world. 23 00:02:35,020 --> 00:02:36,580 Why are you doing this? 24 00:02:37,020 --> 00:02:37,970 ♪ The waning river crescent sheds light over the old chess board ♪ 25 00:02:37,180 --> 00:02:38,460 Is it some kind of death wish? 26 00:02:38,460 --> 00:02:39,280 ♪ On the 32 sandalwood tables ♪ 27 00:02:39,210 --> 00:02:40,220 Second Master, 28 00:02:39,580 --> 00:02:40,580 ♪ The gamblers toss their bucks ♪ 29 00:02:40,740 --> 00:02:43,050 have you forgotten the Nightwalkers' rules? 30 00:02:41,020 --> 00:02:41,900 ♪ Beneath the dice cup hide secret letters ♪ 31 00:02:42,150 --> 00:02:43,260 ♪ The storyteller unfolds the story ♪ 32 00:02:43,330 --> 00:02:44,580 We share drinks 33 00:02:43,520 --> 00:02:44,610 ♪ The code is in the 13th line ♪ 34 00:02:44,580 --> 00:02:45,900 and meat together. 35 00:02:44,900 --> 00:02:45,860 ♪ I dip cold tea to write spy info ♪ 36 00:02:46,080 --> 00:02:47,580 If you are to visit the nether world, 37 00:02:46,180 --> 00:02:47,150 ♪ The ink seeps into the board ♪ 38 00:02:47,700 --> 00:02:49,800 do take us with you! 39 00:02:47,710 --> 00:02:49,550 ♪ The pawnshop owner weeps, counting silver notes ♪ 40 00:02:49,870 --> 00:02:50,740 -That's right! -That's right! 41 00:02:50,140 --> 00:02:52,520 ♪ The pledged military order is now riddled with decay ♪ 42 00:02:53,280 --> 00:02:55,210 ♪ A wine banner pierces the midnight haze ♪ 43 00:02:55,890 --> 00:02:57,860 ♪ A secret stronghold lies dormant on the canal map ♪ 44 00:02:56,520 --> 00:02:57,680 General Chu, 45 00:02:58,260 --> 00:02:59,770 take a good look. 46 00:03:00,240 --> 00:03:02,510 These brothers of mine don't fear death. 47 00:03:02,980 --> 00:03:04,830 I don't think you can defeat them. 48 00:03:10,520 --> 00:03:11,930 Qianyu Army, attention! 49 00:03:12,520 --> 00:03:15,330 The Nightwalkers are openly storming the execution ground. 50 00:03:15,330 --> 00:03:16,520 Kill them right here. 51 00:03:16,900 --> 00:03:18,140 Spare no one! 52 00:03:19,520 --> 00:03:20,390 How dare you? 53 00:03:20,490 --> 00:03:21,300 Xuanjia Army, 54 00:03:21,300 --> 00:03:22,270 stop them! 55 00:03:27,420 --> 00:03:28,210 Wait! 56 00:03:35,610 --> 00:03:36,420 Yimeng, 57 00:03:36,580 --> 00:03:37,360 what are you doing here? 58 00:03:37,360 --> 00:03:38,300 This is the execution ground. 59 00:03:38,300 --> 00:03:39,670 You shouldn't be here. 60 00:03:40,080 --> 00:03:41,490 We have to, before the finale 61 00:03:41,490 --> 00:03:43,210 comes ahead of schedule. 62 00:03:43,460 --> 00:03:46,180 The premium access to new episodes is yet to be opened. 63 00:03:46,180 --> 00:03:47,360 Mr. Chu, don't you assert 64 00:03:47,360 --> 00:03:50,300 that Shangguan He is the chief offender of the theft? 65 00:03:50,670 --> 00:03:52,670 Have you thoroughly investigated 66 00:03:52,700 --> 00:03:55,240 this case that happened three years ago? 67 00:03:55,860 --> 00:03:57,780 Do you know why Mr. Shangguan stole 68 00:03:57,810 --> 00:03:59,720 those disaster relief funds? 69 00:04:00,730 --> 00:04:02,180 When I took over this case, 70 00:04:02,200 --> 00:04:03,800 all the relevant files kept by 71 00:04:03,800 --> 00:04:05,360 the Secretariat had all been destroyed. 72 00:04:05,360 --> 00:04:07,550 Except for the conclusive statement written by the Ministry of Justice, 73 00:04:07,550 --> 00:04:08,520 no records were left. 74 00:04:08,520 --> 00:04:08,740 So... 75 00:04:08,740 --> 00:04:10,650 So you didn't conduct an investigation. 76 00:04:10,650 --> 00:04:12,090 Mr. Chu, you claim to be 77 00:04:12,110 --> 00:04:13,710 upright and just, 78 00:04:13,830 --> 00:04:15,580 but you're actually a hypocrite 79 00:04:15,580 --> 00:04:17,170 who frames innocent people. 80 00:04:19,380 --> 00:04:20,640 What nonsense is that? 81 00:04:20,770 --> 00:04:22,630 How dare you slander General Chu! 82 00:04:22,750 --> 00:04:23,580 Slander? 83 00:04:24,960 --> 00:04:26,280 Last night, Yimeng and I, 84 00:04:26,280 --> 00:04:28,210 together with Yunlong and Shanhu, 85 00:04:28,260 --> 00:04:29,900 spent just one night 86 00:04:30,210 --> 00:04:31,940 to figure out what Shangguan He 87 00:04:32,010 --> 00:04:34,200 was really like three years ago. 88 00:04:34,960 --> 00:04:36,280 Qianyu Army could've 89 00:04:36,400 --> 00:04:38,950 discovered the truth with innumerable means, 90 00:04:38,950 --> 00:04:40,770 but you chose to convict and arrest 91 00:04:40,770 --> 00:04:41,900 an innocent person. 92 00:04:42,160 --> 00:04:43,380 You're crooked in nature. 93 00:04:43,380 --> 00:04:45,020 How are you able to serve justice? 94 00:04:45,020 --> 00:04:45,960 How dare you! 95 00:04:45,960 --> 00:04:46,580 Guards! 96 00:04:46,580 --> 00:04:47,640 What are you doing? 97 00:04:48,520 --> 00:04:50,460 All the capital citizens are watching. Are you going to 98 00:04:50,460 --> 00:04:51,210 strike a woman? 99 00:04:51,210 --> 00:04:52,020 Shut up! 100 00:04:52,720 --> 00:04:54,460 Are you in any position to chime in? 101 00:04:54,460 --> 00:04:55,850 To protect your friends, 102 00:04:55,960 --> 00:04:56,720 you concealed the truth 103 00:04:56,720 --> 00:04:58,080 and obstructed justice. 104 00:04:58,080 --> 00:04:59,550 People like you might be 105 00:05:00,260 --> 00:05:01,620 spared from death penalty, 106 00:05:01,620 --> 00:05:04,080 but certainly not a hundred times of caning. 107 00:05:06,530 --> 00:05:07,090 Yiting. 108 00:05:08,980 --> 00:05:09,710 [Petition filed by 800 citizens in Jiangnan Province] 109 00:05:12,750 --> 00:05:13,570 Mr. Chu, 110 00:05:13,960 --> 00:05:15,290 take a good look at this. 111 00:05:15,410 --> 00:05:18,260 [Petition filed by 800 citizens in Jiangnan Province] 112 00:05:15,660 --> 00:05:16,840 This is a 113 00:05:16,960 --> 00:05:18,330 petition letter, 114 00:05:19,720 --> 00:05:21,140 signed by 115 00:05:21,140 --> 00:05:22,280 over 800 citizens. 116 00:05:22,470 --> 00:05:27,090 [Petition filed by 800 citizens in Jiangnan Province] 117 00:05:22,720 --> 00:05:23,580 They are 118 00:05:24,060 --> 00:05:25,260 the Jiangnan citizens 119 00:05:25,260 --> 00:05:27,460 helped by Shangguan He three years ago. 120 00:05:28,280 --> 00:05:29,580 They filed a petition to ask the capital prefecture's office 121 00:05:29,580 --> 00:05:31,160 to distinguish right from wrong 122 00:05:31,160 --> 00:05:32,770 and to spare their lifesaver 123 00:05:32,840 --> 00:05:34,450 from an wrongful execution. 124 00:05:34,950 --> 00:05:36,160 What on earth 125 00:05:36,190 --> 00:05:37,670 happened three years ago? 126 00:05:40,020 --> 00:05:41,840 I bet the Seventh Prince 127 00:05:42,280 --> 00:05:44,130 and Chancellor Gao 128 00:05:44,720 --> 00:05:45,700 have 129 00:05:47,460 --> 00:05:48,640 the answer. 130 00:05:53,900 --> 00:05:56,650 When Jiangnan Province was struck by floods three years ago, 131 00:05:56,650 --> 00:05:58,010 many citizens there 132 00:05:58,260 --> 00:05:59,330 starved to death. 133 00:05:59,730 --> 00:06:01,770 But the court's disaster relief funds 134 00:06:00,540 --> 00:06:02,160 [Tea House] 135 00:06:02,020 --> 00:06:03,840 never reached the people. 136 00:06:05,900 --> 00:06:09,160 Shangguan Baihe snuck into the governor's residence, 137 00:06:09,250 --> 00:06:11,890 and discovered the funds had all been embezzled. 138 00:06:11,890 --> 00:06:13,250 He stole the money 139 00:06:13,320 --> 00:06:14,700 and helped the poor with it. 140 00:06:14,700 --> 00:06:16,080 Outside Jiangnan Province, 141 00:06:16,080 --> 00:06:19,750 he met the Seventh Prince, who was there to investigate the theft. 142 00:06:23,260 --> 00:06:25,280 Out of concern for the floods, 143 00:06:25,390 --> 00:06:27,230 His Highness arrested Shanghuan He 144 00:06:27,230 --> 00:06:29,000 before learning about the details. 145 00:06:29,000 --> 00:06:30,260 Put your fingerprint on it. 146 00:06:30,260 --> 00:06:32,350 Seeing their hero become 147 00:06:32,580 --> 00:06:34,550 a criminal overnight, 148 00:06:34,720 --> 00:06:36,050 the locals filed a petition for him. 149 00:06:36,050 --> 00:06:36,420 Stay! 150 00:06:36,460 --> 00:06:37,630 The governor was intact 151 00:06:37,630 --> 00:06:39,720 since he was supported by a powerful official, 152 00:06:39,720 --> 00:06:40,720 whereas 153 00:06:40,750 --> 00:06:43,800 Shangguan He was thrown into Jiangnan prison. 154 00:06:45,130 --> 00:06:52,270 [Yin] 155 00:06:47,580 --> 00:06:48,840 This token 156 00:06:49,050 --> 00:06:50,580 was found by the Nightwalkers 157 00:06:50,580 --> 00:06:53,100 in the then governor's residence last night. 158 00:06:53,260 --> 00:06:54,650 "Yin" is engraved on it. 159 00:06:54,960 --> 00:06:56,650 The then governor of Jiangnan Province 160 00:06:56,650 --> 00:06:59,160 [Yin] 161 00:06:57,580 --> 00:06:59,300 was Chancellor Gao's protege. 162 00:07:00,340 --> 00:07:02,210 If the embezzlement was instructed 163 00:07:02,210 --> 00:07:03,710 by Chancellor Gao, 164 00:07:04,410 --> 00:07:09,830 [Yin] 165 00:07:04,770 --> 00:07:07,720 then the Seventh Prince did have an untellable reason 166 00:07:07,720 --> 00:07:09,960 to secretly release Shangguan He. 167 00:07:13,080 --> 00:07:14,730 Nonsense! 168 00:07:15,720 --> 00:07:16,520 Stop yapping. 169 00:07:18,020 --> 00:07:18,820 Chu Guihong, 170 00:07:21,770 --> 00:07:23,380 you should investigate 171 00:07:23,460 --> 00:07:24,380 the Gao family 172 00:07:24,660 --> 00:07:26,520 and Chancellor Gao's followers, 173 00:07:26,840 --> 00:07:28,380 instead of going after Shangguan He 174 00:07:28,380 --> 00:07:29,720 and the Nightwalkers. 175 00:07:31,720 --> 00:07:33,650 You've been fighting Xuanjia Army 176 00:07:33,690 --> 00:07:35,510 for personal vendettas. 177 00:07:35,720 --> 00:07:36,650 What you're doing 178 00:07:36,650 --> 00:07:39,450 will only destabilize the Great Jing government. 179 00:07:45,650 --> 00:07:47,380 The theft in Jiangnan Province 180 00:07:47,520 --> 00:07:49,220 was handled by me in person. 181 00:07:49,580 --> 00:07:52,440 Today, I'm overseeing the execution in person too. 182 00:07:52,770 --> 00:07:54,580 People will still have doubts 183 00:07:55,140 --> 00:07:57,270 until we find out the truth of the case. 184 00:07:57,960 --> 00:07:59,290 However, at this point, 185 00:07:59,520 --> 00:08:00,980 if this strife continues, 186 00:08:01,380 --> 00:08:03,100 the problem will never go away. 187 00:08:04,390 --> 00:08:05,780 Therefore, General Chu, 188 00:08:06,160 --> 00:08:07,080 I suggest 189 00:08:07,720 --> 00:08:09,140 holding all these people 190 00:08:09,140 --> 00:08:10,450 under detention now. 191 00:08:10,720 --> 00:08:13,280 When the Emperor is informed, and the truth is out, 192 00:08:13,280 --> 00:08:15,080 there will be a final judgement. 193 00:08:15,260 --> 00:08:16,260 What do you think? 194 00:08:53,980 --> 00:08:55,340 Please hear me out, Song Yimeng. 195 00:08:55,340 --> 00:08:57,270 You shouldn't be explaining to me, 196 00:08:58,340 --> 00:09:00,470 but to the Nightwalkers who trust you. 197 00:09:04,180 --> 00:09:05,850 On the eve before this action, 198 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,730 they were still defending you. 199 00:09:08,560 --> 00:09:09,610 Shanhu said 200 00:09:10,440 --> 00:09:12,110 you must have your own reason, 201 00:09:12,500 --> 00:09:14,760 and that you would always be their chief, 202 00:09:14,980 --> 00:09:16,170 no matter who you are, 203 00:09:17,530 --> 00:09:19,340 since you had saved their lives. 204 00:09:23,740 --> 00:09:26,000 Treating others' care for you as nothing 205 00:09:26,410 --> 00:09:27,810 is what you enjoy doing, 206 00:09:28,900 --> 00:09:29,980 isn't it? 207 00:09:33,510 --> 00:09:34,620 I did betray their trust... 208 00:09:34,620 --> 00:09:35,810 The truth of the theft three years ago 209 00:09:35,810 --> 00:09:37,380 is perhaps unknown to 210 00:09:37,500 --> 00:09:38,930 Chu Guihong and the Emperor. 211 00:09:38,930 --> 00:09:40,000 But what about you? 212 00:09:41,100 --> 00:09:42,820 Can you deny knowing the truth? 213 00:09:46,980 --> 00:09:47,920 I do know it. 214 00:09:55,380 --> 00:09:57,640 You'd rather endanger the Nightwalkers 215 00:09:57,740 --> 00:09:59,160 than explore the option 216 00:09:59,280 --> 00:10:01,260 of bringing Gao Changyin to justice 217 00:10:01,260 --> 00:10:03,450 or presenting the truth to the Emperor. 218 00:10:04,500 --> 00:10:06,630 Chu Guihong says you have a wicked soul 219 00:10:06,800 --> 00:10:08,340 and diabolical ambitions. 220 00:10:09,380 --> 00:10:10,860 Is he really wrong? 221 00:10:16,380 --> 00:10:18,430 You've asked many times for my trust. 222 00:10:19,240 --> 00:10:21,100 But what should I trust about you? 223 00:10:28,100 --> 00:10:29,720 Many of the Nightwalkers 224 00:10:30,240 --> 00:10:32,790 are victims of Gao Changyin's crimes. 225 00:10:33,560 --> 00:10:34,380 And you... 226 00:10:35,440 --> 00:10:37,060 On one hand, you're the Seventh Prince, 227 00:10:37,060 --> 00:10:38,700 harming innocent people. 228 00:10:39,380 --> 00:10:41,380 On the other hand, you're Li Shiliu, 229 00:10:41,680 --> 00:10:43,540 making amends for your mistakes. 230 00:10:43,680 --> 00:10:44,620 You know what? 231 00:10:45,120 --> 00:10:46,570 This is called hypocrisy. 232 00:10:49,040 --> 00:10:51,160 I just want them to have a home. 233 00:10:51,260 --> 00:10:52,100 I can even let them... 234 00:10:52,100 --> 00:10:52,860 Stop it. 235 00:10:54,380 --> 00:10:55,140 Nan Heng, 236 00:10:56,040 --> 00:10:57,500 don't even bother. 237 00:10:57,740 --> 00:11:00,140 Just be the high and mighty Seventh Prince. 238 00:11:01,920 --> 00:11:03,340 I can't speak for others, 239 00:11:04,140 --> 00:11:07,270 but I just want to remember the kind and righteous Mr. Li, 240 00:11:07,380 --> 00:11:08,820 instead of you, 241 00:11:10,160 --> 00:11:11,560 an unscrupulous person. 242 00:11:33,680 --> 00:11:36,450 Take all those who attempted to rescue the criminal 243 00:11:36,450 --> 00:11:38,220 to the capital prefecture's prison! 244 00:11:38,220 --> 00:11:38,940 -Yes! -Yes! 245 00:11:40,650 --> 00:11:42,260 It was the Seventh Prince 246 00:11:42,260 --> 00:11:43,920 who ordered to hold us in detention. 247 00:11:43,920 --> 00:11:45,680 We should be brought to his place. 248 00:11:45,680 --> 00:11:46,920 Who are you to make decisions? 249 00:11:46,920 --> 00:11:48,180 What kind of gibberish... 250 00:11:48,180 --> 00:11:49,030 Enough, guys. 251 00:11:49,770 --> 00:11:50,770 Listen, 252 00:11:51,110 --> 00:11:52,790 we're all familiar with each other. 253 00:11:52,790 --> 00:11:55,020 It's unnecessary to create tension. 254 00:11:55,570 --> 00:11:56,380 Otherwise... 255 00:11:56,400 --> 00:11:57,770 You're on death row. 256 00:11:58,280 --> 00:12:00,380 Who are you to tell me what to do? 257 00:12:02,860 --> 00:12:04,280 Do you think 258 00:12:05,290 --> 00:12:06,900 you can stop all of us? 259 00:12:06,920 --> 00:12:08,140 I was looking for a reason to fight. 260 00:12:08,140 --> 00:12:09,380 Come at me, I dare you! 261 00:12:09,380 --> 00:12:10,160 Hold on. 262 00:12:20,770 --> 00:12:22,160 You guys go with Rong Hua 263 00:12:22,770 --> 00:12:23,900 to the capital prefecture's office. 264 00:12:23,900 --> 00:12:24,680 Chief... 265 00:12:27,400 --> 00:12:28,270 Your Highness. 266 00:12:30,870 --> 00:12:32,270 What are you trying to do? 267 00:12:35,250 --> 00:12:37,150 It's time to set things right. 268 00:12:38,260 --> 00:12:40,120 What Song Yimeng said is correct. 269 00:12:40,650 --> 00:12:43,380 I shouldn't treat others' care for me as nothing. 270 00:12:45,880 --> 00:12:47,140 All the Nightwalkers' 271 00:12:47,160 --> 00:12:48,040 doings are morally 272 00:12:48,040 --> 00:12:48,860 justifiable. 273 00:12:49,500 --> 00:12:51,550 You shouldn't be lurking in the dark. 274 00:12:53,190 --> 00:12:55,860 I'm sorry to have reduced you to this situation. 275 00:12:59,550 --> 00:13:01,160 Where is this coming from? 276 00:13:01,780 --> 00:13:03,250 What exactly is your plan? 277 00:13:05,980 --> 00:13:07,520 Go and tell Chu Guihong 278 00:13:07,550 --> 00:13:08,920 that the target he has been after 279 00:13:08,920 --> 00:13:10,020 is me alone. 280 00:13:10,860 --> 00:13:12,100 If he wants a fight, 281 00:13:12,660 --> 00:13:14,100 then bring it on 282 00:13:14,100 --> 00:13:15,740 in the imperial court. 283 00:13:17,630 --> 00:13:19,910 I'll let my people go with you today. 284 00:13:20,520 --> 00:13:22,770 But if they ever get hurt, 285 00:13:23,380 --> 00:13:24,770 I'll have Chu Guihong 286 00:13:25,230 --> 00:13:26,470 pay a steep price. 287 00:13:34,900 --> 00:13:35,680 Yes, 288 00:13:36,040 --> 00:13:37,270 Your Highness. 289 00:13:38,530 --> 00:13:39,990 Take them away! 290 00:13:40,010 --> 00:13:43,100 [Yongde Gate] 291 00:13:40,380 --> 00:13:41,160 -Yes! -Yes! 292 00:13:44,140 --> 00:13:44,920 Come with us. 293 00:13:54,440 --> 00:13:55,300 Your Highness, 294 00:13:55,520 --> 00:13:57,420 Chu Guihong has set out for the palace. 295 00:13:57,420 --> 00:13:59,040 He'll complain about you to the Emperor. 296 00:13:59,040 --> 00:14:00,370 Shall we set off too? 297 00:14:01,770 --> 00:14:02,630 No need to rush. 298 00:14:04,100 --> 00:14:05,520 I have a task for you. 299 00:14:08,400 --> 00:14:09,630 Shanhu said 300 00:14:08,500 --> 00:14:11,360 ♪ No words can cage a heart full of wounds ♪ 301 00:14:10,380 --> 00:14:12,030 you must have your own reason, 302 00:14:12,100 --> 00:14:14,480 ♪ I shake the heavens and plains through the storm ♪ 303 00:14:12,160 --> 00:14:12,980 Chief, 304 00:14:12,980 --> 00:14:13,800 I know... 305 00:14:13,820 --> 00:14:15,490 and that no matter who you are, 306 00:14:15,510 --> 00:14:18,720 ♪ A promise is made, and I don't fear death anymore ♪ 307 00:14:15,920 --> 00:14:17,950 you would always be their chief. 308 00:14:19,230 --> 00:14:20,280 The Nightwalker 309 00:14:19,730 --> 00:14:22,160 ♪ Even dreams are pleasant ♪ 310 00:14:20,560 --> 00:14:21,920 will no longer be our home 311 00:14:21,920 --> 00:14:22,800 without you. 312 00:14:23,280 --> 00:14:24,900 True brothers live 313 00:14:25,040 --> 00:14:26,160 and die together. 314 00:14:26,680 --> 00:14:28,340 We're Nightwalkers. 315 00:14:28,380 --> 00:14:30,370 Greetings, officers. 316 00:14:31,770 --> 00:14:33,050 Calm, Your Highness. 317 00:14:33,920 --> 00:14:35,760 I'll atone for my mistakes 318 00:14:36,340 --> 00:14:37,740 after my one last drink. 319 00:14:38,140 --> 00:14:40,880 ♪ Beyond my control, powerless to resist ♪ 320 00:14:40,340 --> 00:14:41,860 On one hand, you're the Seventh Prince, 321 00:14:41,720 --> 00:14:44,150 ♪ Yet still I dig deep, questioning fate ♪ 322 00:14:41,880 --> 00:14:43,680 harming innocent people. 323 00:14:44,280 --> 00:14:46,040 On the other hand, you're Li Shiliu, 324 00:14:45,310 --> 00:14:48,510 ♪ That is the meaning behind my defiance ♪ 325 00:14:46,350 --> 00:14:48,220 making amends for your mistakes. 326 00:14:48,500 --> 00:14:49,340 You know what? 327 00:14:49,860 --> 00:14:51,310 This is called hypocrisy. 328 00:14:51,700 --> 00:14:53,060 I can't speak for others, 329 00:14:52,250 --> 00:14:54,690 ♪ Even doomed for eternity, I still have the courage ♪ 330 00:14:53,870 --> 00:14:56,270 but I just want to remember the righteous and kind Mr. Li, 331 00:14:55,650 --> 00:14:58,020 ♪ For you, I'd step into the uncertainty ♪ 332 00:14:57,260 --> 00:14:58,520 instead of you, 333 00:14:59,060 --> 00:15:02,390 ♪ If you believe in fate ♪ 334 00:14:59,770 --> 00:15:01,170 an unscrupulous person. 335 00:15:04,270 --> 00:15:06,650 ♪ No words can cage a heart full of wounds ♪ 336 00:15:07,820 --> 00:15:10,070 ♪ I shake the heavens and plains through the storm ♪ 337 00:15:11,170 --> 00:15:14,570 ♪ A promise is made, and I don't fear death anymore ♪ 338 00:15:15,500 --> 00:15:17,180 ♪ Even dreams are pleasant ♪ 339 00:15:18,190 --> 00:15:20,750 ♪ Is it obsession, or chosen pain? ♪ 340 00:15:21,780 --> 00:15:25,900 ♪ Is it pride, with no shame? ♪ 341 00:15:26,620 --> 00:15:30,140 ♪ To give you a love etched into the bones ♪ 342 00:15:31,230 --> 00:15:34,250 ♪ Then it's not something to grieve over ♪ 343 00:15:37,520 --> 00:15:46,760 [Yongde Gate] 344 00:15:56,270 --> 00:15:57,350 Song! 345 00:15:57,560 --> 00:15:58,380 Song! 346 00:15:59,150 --> 00:16:03,050 [Minister of Justice] [Yan Yi] 347 00:16:01,260 --> 00:16:02,040 I heard 348 00:16:02,860 --> 00:16:04,910 Gao's mansion was seized yesterday. 349 00:16:05,380 --> 00:16:06,680 There were Qianyu soldiers coming and going 350 00:16:06,680 --> 00:16:08,770 in the chancellor's house till after midnight. 351 00:16:08,770 --> 00:16:09,900 Early this morning, 352 00:16:10,380 --> 00:16:12,510 the streets were even under lockdown. 353 00:16:12,910 --> 00:16:14,130 Is the Emperor going 354 00:16:14,990 --> 00:16:16,620 to make a big move? 355 00:16:17,690 --> 00:16:19,920 Don't venture guesses on the Emperor's intentions. 356 00:16:19,920 --> 00:16:20,650 Go in the court, 357 00:16:20,650 --> 00:16:22,510 and we'll know what's happening. 358 00:16:23,380 --> 00:16:25,260 Of course you don't worry at all, Minister of War. 359 00:16:25,260 --> 00:16:27,050 But I'm the Minister of Justice. 360 00:16:28,770 --> 00:16:29,380 It was 361 00:16:29,400 --> 00:16:32,500 my ministry that concluded the theft in Jiangnan Province. 362 00:16:32,500 --> 00:16:33,770 I'll be the first one to blame 363 00:16:33,770 --> 00:16:35,970 if the Emperor is to hold anyone liable! 364 00:16:38,380 --> 00:16:39,400 Song. 365 00:16:40,680 --> 00:16:42,880 We passed the imperial exam together. 366 00:16:43,040 --> 00:16:44,540 You must help me. 367 00:16:47,380 --> 00:16:49,770 Your ministry did the case according to the rules. 368 00:16:49,770 --> 00:16:51,620 You're not connected to the Gao family. 369 00:16:51,620 --> 00:16:53,190 Don't act like you're guilty. 370 00:16:53,190 --> 00:16:54,170 Besides, 371 00:16:54,410 --> 00:16:55,770 many scholars passed the exam at the same time. 372 00:16:55,770 --> 00:16:57,170 We had different tutors. 373 00:16:57,380 --> 00:16:58,160 It's not like we're close. 374 00:16:58,160 --> 00:16:59,420 Please leave me alone. 375 00:16:59,500 --> 00:17:00,550 Mr. Wang! 376 00:17:01,900 --> 00:17:03,920 But I am involved in this mess now. 377 00:17:04,340 --> 00:17:04,960 Song! 378 00:17:05,060 --> 00:17:05,900 Song! 379 00:17:33,660 --> 00:17:35,150 Where is Heng? 380 00:17:36,380 --> 00:17:39,220 Is this what he wants, to let everyone wait for him? 381 00:17:41,140 --> 00:17:42,070 An old case 382 00:17:42,240 --> 00:17:43,840 in Jiangnan Province has unexpectedly 383 00:17:43,840 --> 00:17:47,160 embroiled so many followers and associates of the Gao family. 384 00:17:47,160 --> 00:17:48,580 Heng is involved in it, 385 00:17:48,580 --> 00:17:49,840 yet he hasn't shown up. 386 00:17:49,840 --> 00:17:51,570 I'm afraid he has fled to escape 387 00:17:51,720 --> 00:17:53,440 punishment, knowing that Father 388 00:17:53,440 --> 00:17:54,970 will hold him accountable. 389 00:17:55,340 --> 00:17:56,200 Father, 390 00:17:56,380 --> 00:17:57,580 I advise you to immediately 391 00:17:57,580 --> 00:17:58,580 order to search and seize 392 00:17:58,580 --> 00:17:59,960 the residences of all the officials 393 00:17:59,960 --> 00:18:01,360 connected to the Gao family, 394 00:18:01,360 --> 00:18:02,860 and to let Guihong bring them to 395 00:18:02,860 --> 00:18:05,380 the capital prefecture's prison for interrogations. 396 00:18:05,380 --> 00:18:06,140 Also, 397 00:18:06,140 --> 00:18:07,580 the power to command Xuanjia Army 398 00:18:07,580 --> 00:18:10,340 should be instantly taken from Nan Heng. 399 00:18:13,220 --> 00:18:14,220 Song Yude, 400 00:18:14,780 --> 00:18:17,310 what do you think of Rui's suggestion? 401 00:18:21,160 --> 00:18:22,200 Your Majesty, 402 00:18:23,680 --> 00:18:27,400 Xuanjia Army was established by the Seventh Prince. 403 00:18:27,490 --> 00:18:28,740 But it is my belief 404 00:18:28,950 --> 00:18:32,840 that all the military power should rest in Your Majesty's hands. 405 00:18:34,410 --> 00:18:36,400 That said, a legitimate reason 406 00:18:39,780 --> 00:18:42,650 is needed to take the Seventh Prince's power away. 407 00:18:43,120 --> 00:18:44,400 Mr. Song, 408 00:18:44,780 --> 00:18:46,140 in just one day, 409 00:18:46,140 --> 00:18:48,100 news about Chancellor Gao's illegal acts in the theft case 410 00:18:48,100 --> 00:18:50,360 has reached every corner in the capital. 411 00:18:50,670 --> 00:18:51,900 Eighteenth Prince, 412 00:18:52,720 --> 00:18:54,320 hearsay on the streets 413 00:18:54,340 --> 00:18:55,310 is called rumor. 414 00:18:55,830 --> 00:18:57,000 Witnesses 415 00:18:57,000 --> 00:18:58,240 or physical evidence 416 00:18:58,390 --> 00:19:00,590 properly examined by local institutes 417 00:19:00,840 --> 00:19:02,180 and reports from authorities of all levels, 418 00:19:02,180 --> 00:19:03,690 plus a trial conducted by three judicial offices, 419 00:19:03,690 --> 00:19:05,560 are needed to determine the charges 420 00:19:05,560 --> 00:19:07,820 and punishment for an alleged offender. 421 00:19:13,500 --> 00:19:14,680 The reopening of an old case 422 00:19:14,680 --> 00:19:16,780 means the start of an arduous process. 423 00:19:16,780 --> 00:19:19,700 What if the Seventh Prince takes action before we do? 424 00:19:21,200 --> 00:19:22,000 Your Majesty, 425 00:19:22,400 --> 00:19:23,540 yesterday's incident on the execution ground 426 00:19:23,540 --> 00:19:25,190 already unraveled the truth. 427 00:19:25,200 --> 00:19:26,300 The Seventh Prince Nan Heng 428 00:19:26,300 --> 00:19:28,060 is not only the leader of Chancellor Gao's faction 429 00:19:28,060 --> 00:19:29,160 and the commander of a strong army, 430 00:19:29,160 --> 00:19:30,060 but also a powerful figure 431 00:19:30,060 --> 00:19:32,140 in the martial arts world, ruling the Nightwalkers. 432 00:19:32,140 --> 00:19:33,400 We have to take action 433 00:19:34,140 --> 00:19:36,340 before a mutiny happens in the capital. 434 00:19:37,340 --> 00:19:37,960 Indeed. 435 00:19:43,480 --> 00:19:44,300 Your Majesty, 436 00:19:44,400 --> 00:19:46,300 I agree with General Chu. 437 00:19:46,900 --> 00:19:48,160 I concur. 438 00:19:48,310 --> 00:19:49,660 -I concur. -I concur. 439 00:19:49,860 --> 00:19:50,960 We all concur. 440 00:19:58,540 --> 00:19:59,750 What a shock to know 441 00:20:00,160 --> 00:20:01,440 that I'm dreaded 442 00:20:01,470 --> 00:20:03,170 by all the officials. 443 00:20:14,360 --> 00:20:15,790 Your Majesty. 444 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:17,530 How dare you come here? 445 00:20:17,920 --> 00:20:19,340 Any Imperial Guards outside? 446 00:20:19,340 --> 00:20:20,650 He formed cliques and covered 447 00:20:20,650 --> 00:20:22,380 for Chancellor Gao. Take him down! 448 00:20:22,380 --> 00:20:23,170 Your Majesty, 449 00:20:23,920 --> 00:20:24,920 this scroll records 450 00:20:24,920 --> 00:20:27,380 the witnesses and evidence of the old case in Jiangnan Province. 451 00:20:27,380 --> 00:20:28,650 I have properly dealt with 452 00:20:28,650 --> 00:20:30,160 all the personnel involved. 453 00:20:30,160 --> 00:20:31,160 If there are more, 454 00:20:31,340 --> 00:20:33,260 they can be convicted and arrested 455 00:20:33,300 --> 00:20:34,950 after Minister Yan's review. 456 00:20:35,160 --> 00:20:36,100 Bring it here. 457 00:20:39,160 --> 00:20:41,300 The evidence was destroyed long ago. 458 00:20:41,320 --> 00:20:42,620 How did you get it? 459 00:20:43,340 --> 00:20:44,540 I personally handled 460 00:20:44,920 --> 00:20:46,440 this case three years ago. 461 00:20:46,440 --> 00:20:48,050 I kept the scroll, of course. 462 00:20:48,160 --> 00:20:48,960 I travelled 463 00:20:49,220 --> 00:20:50,380 day and night to retrieve it 464 00:20:50,380 --> 00:20:51,480 with the help of 465 00:20:51,480 --> 00:20:52,620 three fine horses. 466 00:20:53,380 --> 00:20:54,160 You? 467 00:20:54,960 --> 00:20:56,140 You are a suspect. 468 00:20:56,400 --> 00:20:58,460 Who knows if you've tampered with it? 469 00:20:58,720 --> 00:21:00,200 If you have doubts, 470 00:21:01,070 --> 00:21:03,330 then join Minister Yan in the review. 471 00:21:03,350 --> 00:21:04,880 [The Grand Theft in Jiangnan Province] 472 00:21:04,040 --> 00:21:05,690 Making baseless accusations 473 00:21:05,780 --> 00:21:06,900 and badgering me 474 00:21:07,160 --> 00:21:09,400 won't help with the matter. 475 00:21:09,400 --> 00:21:09,860 You... 476 00:21:09,860 --> 00:21:10,920 Heng, 477 00:21:11,240 --> 00:21:12,340 in your opinion, 478 00:21:12,780 --> 00:21:15,540 how should Gao Changyin be punished for what he did 479 00:21:15,540 --> 00:21:16,730 in this case? 480 00:21:17,960 --> 00:21:18,820 Your Majesty, 481 00:21:19,920 --> 00:21:22,580 Gao Changyin is proven to have embezzled 2,000 taels of gold 482 00:21:22,580 --> 00:21:24,140 from the disaster relief funds. 483 00:21:24,140 --> 00:21:26,140 Though the money was recovered three years ago, 484 00:21:26,140 --> 00:21:27,980 he should still be dismissed from 485 00:21:27,980 --> 00:21:30,050 the position of chancellor and exiled 486 00:21:30,050 --> 00:21:31,970 according to the law of Great Jing. 487 00:21:32,160 --> 00:21:33,150 Exile? 488 00:21:33,540 --> 00:21:36,100 The Seventh Prince will lose a strong aide 489 00:21:36,120 --> 00:21:38,860 by exiling Chancellor Gao, won't he? 490 00:21:39,340 --> 00:21:40,290 Yes. 491 00:21:42,650 --> 00:21:44,240 How clever of Your Highness. 492 00:21:44,540 --> 00:21:46,090 You're sacrificing Gao Changyin 493 00:21:46,090 --> 00:21:47,550 just to silence everyone. 494 00:21:47,900 --> 00:21:49,420 General Chu, you are wrong. 495 00:21:50,480 --> 00:21:51,300 Your Majesty, 496 00:21:51,920 --> 00:21:53,650 If it hadn't been for my indulgence, 497 00:21:53,650 --> 00:21:56,500 Gao Changyin wouldn't have committed such crimes. 498 00:21:56,540 --> 00:21:57,920 Today, I'm not only here 499 00:21:58,480 --> 00:22:00,680 to convict Gao Changyin, 500 00:22:01,160 --> 00:22:02,570 but also to admit my guilt 501 00:22:02,650 --> 00:22:04,240 in Your Majesty's presence. 502 00:22:05,140 --> 00:22:06,900 Are you only guilty of covering 503 00:22:06,900 --> 00:22:07,920 for Gao Changyin? 504 00:22:08,340 --> 00:22:09,140 What about 505 00:22:09,680 --> 00:22:10,780 harboring Shangguan He, 506 00:22:10,780 --> 00:22:11,960 colluding with the Nightwalkers 507 00:22:11,960 --> 00:22:13,140 and doing evil? 508 00:22:13,140 --> 00:22:13,930 Your Majesty, 509 00:22:14,480 --> 00:22:15,780 the Waning River Crescent 510 00:22:15,780 --> 00:22:16,580 was indeed 511 00:22:17,040 --> 00:22:18,200 founded by me. 512 00:22:19,340 --> 00:22:21,340 I'm also the chief of it, 513 00:22:21,900 --> 00:22:22,900 Li Shiliu. 514 00:22:24,380 --> 00:22:27,110 The Seventh Prince is Li Shiliu? 515 00:22:33,820 --> 00:22:34,620 For 516 00:22:34,860 --> 00:22:35,940 failing my supervisory duties 517 00:22:35,940 --> 00:22:37,380 and trusting the wrong person, 518 00:22:37,380 --> 00:22:38,680 I deserve 20 lashes. 519 00:22:39,340 --> 00:22:40,860 For sponsoring people from the martial arts world 520 00:22:40,860 --> 00:22:42,240 and withholding the truth, 521 00:22:42,240 --> 00:22:43,650 I deserve 20 more lashes. 522 00:22:43,780 --> 00:22:44,900 For indulging outlaws in 523 00:22:44,900 --> 00:22:46,300 storming the execution ground, 524 00:22:46,300 --> 00:22:47,750 I deserve extra 20 lashes. 525 00:22:48,380 --> 00:22:49,160 Now, 526 00:22:49,750 --> 00:22:51,950 I forfeit my royal title to make amends. 527 00:22:52,780 --> 00:22:53,720 From now on, 528 00:22:54,340 --> 00:22:56,600 I will no longer be a prince of Great Jing. 529 00:22:56,920 --> 00:22:58,240 I will enjoy no privilege 530 00:22:58,240 --> 00:22:59,630 or honor. 531 00:22:59,780 --> 00:23:01,500 I only wish to lead Xuanjia Army 532 00:23:01,640 --> 00:23:04,380 to sustain the peace of Great Jing. 533 00:23:05,860 --> 00:23:06,960 His Highness will 534 00:23:07,400 --> 00:23:10,140 be no different than a commoner, right? 535 00:23:10,200 --> 00:23:12,960 His Highness is withdrawing from the succession struggle. 536 00:23:12,960 --> 00:23:14,540 Chancellor Gao is in trouble. 537 00:23:14,540 --> 00:23:16,380 The Seventh Prince is asking for a demotion. 538 00:23:16,380 --> 00:23:18,900 Is His Highness trying to get himself killed? 539 00:23:18,960 --> 00:23:19,760 Your Majesty, 540 00:23:19,990 --> 00:23:21,580 the Seventh Prince is attempting 541 00:23:21,580 --> 00:23:22,780 to take all the blame. 542 00:23:22,780 --> 00:23:23,300 I implore... 543 00:23:23,300 --> 00:23:24,100 Your Majesty! 544 00:23:25,680 --> 00:23:26,620 Between 545 00:23:26,640 --> 00:23:28,660 the law and the will of a person, 546 00:23:28,820 --> 00:23:31,040 we should follow the former, 547 00:23:31,060 --> 00:23:32,640 not the latter. 548 00:23:33,160 --> 00:23:34,300 It was Gao Changyin 549 00:23:34,320 --> 00:23:36,730 who made missteps in this old case, 550 00:23:36,860 --> 00:23:38,550 not the Seventh Prince. 551 00:23:38,900 --> 00:23:39,830 Moreover, 552 00:23:40,260 --> 00:23:43,070 the prisoner who was supposed to be executed yesterday 553 00:23:43,070 --> 00:23:44,870 had been wrongfully convicted. 554 00:23:45,490 --> 00:23:48,090 He was kept alive for three years 555 00:23:49,140 --> 00:23:51,410 because of the Seventh Prince's mercy. 556 00:23:51,540 --> 00:23:53,400 As for the Waning River Crescent, 557 00:23:53,480 --> 00:23:55,890 although it is independent from the court, 558 00:23:56,120 --> 00:23:57,800 it has done nothing but 559 00:23:57,860 --> 00:24:00,120 benefit the people over these years. 560 00:24:00,380 --> 00:24:02,110 It hasn't done anything wrong. 561 00:24:12,100 --> 00:24:12,900 Yan Yi, 562 00:24:13,900 --> 00:24:16,220 how should the Seventh Prince be punished 563 00:24:16,240 --> 00:24:18,900 according to the law of the Ministry of Justice? 564 00:24:21,940 --> 00:24:23,440 Why are you looking at him? 565 00:24:24,060 --> 00:24:25,650 Just give me a candid answer. 566 00:24:26,780 --> 00:24:27,720 Your Majesty, 567 00:24:28,300 --> 00:24:30,490 if everything in the scroll is correct, 568 00:24:31,580 --> 00:24:34,580 then the Seventh Prince should be punished as he said. 569 00:24:35,650 --> 00:24:38,400 Given the Seventh Prince's unwavering devotion 570 00:24:38,430 --> 00:24:39,960 to the country, to his uncle, 571 00:24:39,960 --> 00:24:41,540 and to everyone around him, 572 00:24:41,820 --> 00:24:43,300 I hereby grant his wish. 573 00:24:43,400 --> 00:24:45,580 On behalf of Great Jing, I order him to be 574 00:24:45,580 --> 00:24:48,580 lashed 60 times and stripped of his noble title. 575 00:24:53,480 --> 00:24:54,890 Thank you, Your Majesty. 576 00:25:21,950 --> 00:25:27,450 ♪ I leave the book aside, though I haven't finished reading it ♪ 577 00:25:30,900 --> 00:25:36,640 ♪ I know one day I can have a glimpse of the ending ♪ 578 00:25:37,480 --> 00:25:40,440 Who would know the calculating Seventh Prince 579 00:25:39,820 --> 00:25:43,890 ♪ Life is unpredictable ♪ 580 00:25:40,440 --> 00:25:42,480 actually took take all the blame 581 00:25:42,480 --> 00:25:44,880 for a tiny organization in the martial arts world? 582 00:25:44,880 --> 00:25:47,690 ♪ Who can get rid of perplexity ♪ 583 00:25:45,100 --> 00:25:46,900 It's not worth it. 584 00:25:47,480 --> 00:25:50,140 He relinquished his own power just to exculpate 585 00:25:48,660 --> 00:25:53,400 ♪ And find the answer he yearns for? ♪ 586 00:25:50,140 --> 00:25:52,600 those nobodies from the martial arts world. 587 00:25:53,060 --> 00:25:54,700 Who would expect this? 588 00:25:54,860 --> 00:25:57,570 The Emperor is not showing him any mercy. 589 00:25:57,400 --> 00:26:00,560 ♪ Let the wind flip through the past chapters of my life ♪ 590 00:25:58,540 --> 00:26:00,720 A man who grew up in the cold palace 591 00:26:00,720 --> 00:26:02,820 through struggling and suffering 592 00:26:01,970 --> 00:26:04,940 ♪ Let brush and ink depict my adventures ♪ 593 00:26:03,160 --> 00:26:06,000 would have a heart of stone and the ferocity of a wolf, 594 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,630 don't you think? 595 00:26:06,330 --> 00:26:12,900 ♪ Let's see in how many ways fate can shape my life ♪ 596 00:26:09,010 --> 00:26:11,920 What a waste of my delicacies. 597 00:26:14,900 --> 00:26:17,060 All those sweet words and tender affection 598 00:26:15,400 --> 00:26:18,660 ♪ Let moonlight shine on the lines about love and hate ♪ 599 00:26:17,060 --> 00:26:18,630 that come with romance 600 00:26:18,820 --> 00:26:19,620 are merely 601 00:26:19,670 --> 00:26:22,350 manipulable pawns at his disposal. 602 00:26:19,850 --> 00:26:23,400 ♪ Let me bang my head against a brick wall ♪ 603 00:26:22,480 --> 00:26:24,140 Treasured when needed 604 00:26:24,240 --> 00:26:26,290 and discarded like worn-out shoes. 605 00:26:24,400 --> 00:26:30,670 ♪ If this is my destiny, I'll accept it ♪ 606 00:26:26,710 --> 00:26:27,610 In view of that, 607 00:26:28,160 --> 00:26:29,100 I earnestly 608 00:26:29,480 --> 00:26:30,920 implore Your Highness 609 00:26:31,660 --> 00:26:33,250 to spare Yimeng. 610 00:26:33,980 --> 00:26:35,100 Everything I did before 611 00:26:35,100 --> 00:26:36,360 was to protect myself. 612 00:26:36,970 --> 00:26:37,970 But in the future, 613 00:26:38,440 --> 00:26:40,540 I want to clear the misunderstandings between her and me 614 00:26:40,540 --> 00:26:42,660 and even become her lifelong partner. 615 00:26:43,920 --> 00:26:45,140 I also promise you 616 00:26:45,980 --> 00:26:47,480 that I will do everything I can 617 00:26:47,480 --> 00:26:48,890 to keep her safe for life. 618 00:26:49,620 --> 00:26:50,160 For 619 00:26:50,340 --> 00:26:51,680 failing my supervisory duties, 620 00:26:51,680 --> 00:26:53,210 trusting the wrong person, 621 00:26:53,240 --> 00:26:54,680 sponsoring people from the martial arts world, 622 00:26:54,680 --> 00:26:55,990 withholding the truth 623 00:26:56,240 --> 00:26:57,380 and indulging outlaws in 624 00:26:57,380 --> 00:26:58,900 storming the execution ground, 625 00:26:58,900 --> 00:26:59,680 I now forfeit 626 00:27:00,340 --> 00:27:02,140 my noble title to make amends. 627 00:27:04,660 --> 00:27:08,090 ♪ Wind, be with me in the quest for an ideal ♪ 628 00:27:09,010 --> 00:27:12,060 ♪ Brush and ink, stand with me on the cliff ♪ 629 00:27:13,580 --> 00:27:19,860 ♪ My heart measures the waves I've cleaved ♪ 630 00:27:16,920 --> 00:27:18,200 Your Majesty, 631 00:27:18,200 --> 00:27:19,400 60 lashes were given. 632 00:27:22,400 --> 00:27:25,850 ♪ Setting sun, help me weather through the big snow ♪ 633 00:27:27,000 --> 00:27:31,050 ♪ I'll wait till the next chapter to get sorrowful ♪ 634 00:27:33,730 --> 00:27:41,570 ♪ Every word resonates with me like dancing notes on the paper ♪ 635 00:28:03,640 --> 00:28:04,510 Mr. Song! 636 00:28:04,650 --> 00:28:05,570 Mr. Song, wait. 637 00:28:12,240 --> 00:28:13,060 Mr. Song. 638 00:28:15,420 --> 00:28:16,970 That day, in the Song Residence, 639 00:28:16,970 --> 00:28:18,470 you gave me tips about investigating 640 00:28:18,470 --> 00:28:20,920 the Waning River Crescent's Nightwalkers. 641 00:28:20,920 --> 00:28:22,790 Now, the truth has been revealed. 642 00:28:22,960 --> 00:28:23,920 Why did you 643 00:28:23,920 --> 00:28:25,240 defend Nan Heng today? 644 00:28:26,580 --> 00:28:28,230 Don't take it wrong, Guihong. 645 00:28:29,200 --> 00:28:30,760 I said those words today 646 00:28:30,790 --> 00:28:33,000 only to maintain the peace of the nation. 647 00:28:33,000 --> 00:28:34,650 I was not partial to him. 648 00:28:35,400 --> 00:28:37,090 Yimeng and I got engaged when we were little. 649 00:28:37,090 --> 00:28:39,680 You've been a father figure to me for a long time. 650 00:28:39,680 --> 00:28:41,090 I just don't understand. 651 00:28:41,320 --> 00:28:42,710 Why are you and Yimeng... 652 00:28:43,640 --> 00:28:45,690 Why are the both of you different now? 653 00:28:45,700 --> 00:28:47,380 What have I done wrong? 654 00:28:51,530 --> 00:28:53,450 Now that we're speaking our minds, 655 00:28:54,180 --> 00:28:56,360 a question of mine begs your answer. 656 00:28:57,100 --> 00:28:58,850 Today, you insisted on probing to the bottom 657 00:28:58,850 --> 00:29:01,140 of the incident on the execution ground. 658 00:29:01,150 --> 00:29:04,040 Did it occur to you that Yimeng could be implicated? 659 00:29:08,680 --> 00:29:09,650 I know 660 00:29:09,650 --> 00:29:11,630 you must've been so swamped 661 00:29:11,650 --> 00:29:12,900 that you neglected it. 662 00:29:15,240 --> 00:29:16,960 But the Seventh Prince sorted out 663 00:29:16,960 --> 00:29:18,620 that old case within one day. 664 00:29:18,920 --> 00:29:21,000 He didn't have much free time either. 665 00:29:21,650 --> 00:29:22,660 He also declared 666 00:29:22,680 --> 00:29:25,840 to be solely responsible for disrupting the execution. 667 00:29:25,860 --> 00:29:27,490 While he proved Chancellor Gao guilty, 668 00:29:27,490 --> 00:29:29,210 he managed to protect the Nightwalkers 669 00:29:29,210 --> 00:29:32,040 and preserve the reputation of my two daughters. 670 00:29:32,850 --> 00:29:33,850 He made zero slip 671 00:29:33,870 --> 00:29:34,990 in the course. 672 00:29:35,320 --> 00:29:37,250 Do you know why he could make it? 673 00:29:41,380 --> 00:29:42,400 Are you implying 674 00:29:44,260 --> 00:29:46,070 that I'm not as competent as him? 675 00:29:46,480 --> 00:29:47,200 No, I'm not. 676 00:29:48,980 --> 00:29:50,400 The Seventh Prince 677 00:29:50,780 --> 00:29:51,920 only focused on the case 678 00:29:51,920 --> 00:29:53,650 and on defusing the situation. 679 00:29:55,200 --> 00:29:56,570 Whereas, you used 680 00:29:57,690 --> 00:29:59,010 the case as a weapon 681 00:29:59,040 --> 00:30:00,420 against Xuanjia Army. 682 00:30:01,540 --> 00:30:02,400 Different intentions 683 00:30:02,400 --> 00:30:04,060 led you onto different paths. 684 00:30:04,170 --> 00:30:05,230 Your approach 685 00:30:05,340 --> 00:30:08,040 would've dragged more people into the mess. 686 00:30:08,200 --> 00:30:10,140 I never meant to implicate Yimeng. 687 00:30:10,920 --> 00:30:11,720 Today, 688 00:30:11,720 --> 00:30:12,980 I was being negligent. 689 00:30:13,540 --> 00:30:14,300 But in the future, 690 00:30:14,300 --> 00:30:15,830 after Nan Heng is defeated, 691 00:30:16,150 --> 00:30:18,230 I won't let anyone hurt Yimeng. 692 00:30:18,540 --> 00:30:19,240 I will also 693 00:30:19,240 --> 00:30:20,920 marry her and give her a perfect wedding. 694 00:30:20,920 --> 00:30:22,060 Her reputation 695 00:30:22,060 --> 00:30:23,450 will be restored as well. 696 00:30:25,720 --> 00:30:26,720 Guihong, 697 00:30:27,540 --> 00:30:28,850 you can't force 698 00:30:28,990 --> 00:30:30,390 a girl to love you. 699 00:30:32,630 --> 00:30:35,140 Yimeng has made her choice. 700 00:30:36,440 --> 00:30:39,070 It's time you let go. 701 00:30:40,870 --> 00:30:42,670 But Nan Heng and she are no longer engaged. 702 00:30:42,670 --> 00:30:44,210 Why can't I pursue her? 703 00:30:45,750 --> 00:30:47,660 I understand 704 00:30:48,600 --> 00:30:50,440 all your frustrations. 705 00:30:51,660 --> 00:30:52,740 But Yimeng and you 706 00:30:53,400 --> 00:30:55,140 were through on the day your engagement 707 00:30:55,140 --> 00:30:56,340 was cancelled. 708 00:31:01,300 --> 00:31:03,480 Please, General Chu, 709 00:31:03,970 --> 00:31:05,200 spare Yimeng 710 00:31:06,340 --> 00:31:07,720 and spare yourself. 711 00:31:13,060 --> 00:31:20,670 [Song Residence] 712 00:31:20,780 --> 00:31:28,910 [Iconic Scenes in the Script] 713 00:31:26,720 --> 00:31:28,390 According to the script rule, 714 00:31:28,620 --> 00:31:31,440 all the remaining iconic scenes will happen. 715 00:31:32,150 --> 00:31:34,400 Stabbing one another on the wedding day. 716 00:31:34,930 --> 00:31:36,400 Even if this is a mistake, 717 00:31:36,480 --> 00:31:38,290 it's one I'd gladly make 718 00:31:38,320 --> 00:31:39,390 again and again! 719 00:31:38,490 --> 00:31:44,160 ♪ The mortal world entangles, so much sorrow and chill in the mist ♪ 720 00:31:41,090 --> 00:31:43,740 The classic-- choosing one of the two hostages. 721 00:31:45,050 --> 00:31:46,260 Being a mutilated 722 00:31:46,580 --> 00:31:48,120 living corpse in the cold palace. 723 00:31:47,170 --> 00:31:52,810 ♪ Our fates intertwine and weave into a story ♪ 724 00:31:49,900 --> 00:31:52,490 The Song family being slaughtered by Nan Heng. 725 00:31:55,810 --> 00:31:59,760 ♪ Listening to the wind whispering by my ear ♪ 726 00:31:58,390 --> 00:32:01,620 [Slacker Escape Plan] 727 00:32:00,530 --> 00:32:03,530 ♪ The schemes of the dark night ♪ 728 00:32:00,610 --> 00:32:02,730 Since I came to this world, 729 00:32:03,820 --> 00:32:06,160 I've been doing what I consider right. 730 00:32:04,390 --> 00:32:08,530 ♪ Eyes guarding a single sunrise ♪ 731 00:32:06,820 --> 00:32:09,460 But is what I've seen and heard 732 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:14,960 [Nan Heng] 733 00:32:09,460 --> 00:32:12,380 ♪ When will there be a way home? ♪ 734 00:32:09,960 --> 00:32:12,100 the so called truth? 735 00:32:13,300 --> 00:32:14,060 You're approaching me 736 00:32:13,850 --> 00:32:16,760 ♪ Time brings life and death, binding life but not the heart ♪ 737 00:32:14,060 --> 00:32:14,920 only for the power 738 00:32:14,920 --> 00:32:16,650 of the Song family, aren't you? 739 00:32:16,720 --> 00:32:17,960 Do you mean I should 740 00:32:18,460 --> 00:32:21,790 ♪ Stepping into the ranks of fate, each pain a prelude ♪ 741 00:32:18,680 --> 00:32:20,350 have just let you drown? 742 00:32:20,480 --> 00:32:21,300 Yes. 743 00:32:21,920 --> 00:32:22,780 Fine. 744 00:32:23,000 --> 00:32:26,420 ♪ Transformed in a fleeting moment, like a dream, elusive and near ♪ 745 00:32:23,060 --> 00:32:24,510 If you get in danger again, 746 00:32:24,580 --> 00:32:26,880 I'll definitely not interfere. 747 00:32:27,330 --> 00:32:30,730 ♪ How can love and hate be hidden? ♪ 748 00:32:31,600 --> 00:32:34,730 ♪ Time brings life and death, binding life but not the heart ♪ 749 00:32:36,280 --> 00:32:40,320 ♪ Making all moves in life cautiously, joy and sorrow already destined ♪ 750 00:32:36,900 --> 00:32:37,910 I'm the one 751 00:32:38,140 --> 00:32:39,750 to blame for all the wrongs. 752 00:32:40,050 --> 00:32:41,890 Miss Song is completely innocent. 753 00:32:41,700 --> 00:32:45,260 ♪ If one dares oppose Heaven, how can the ending be rewritten? ♪ 754 00:32:42,450 --> 00:32:43,650 No, Your Highness! 755 00:32:45,180 --> 00:32:45,820 You, 756 00:32:45,850 --> 00:32:46,700 sleep in the bed. 757 00:32:46,310 --> 00:32:53,640 ♪ So close yet still, we part ways ♪ 758 00:32:47,710 --> 00:32:49,390 If you dare to wake me up again, 759 00:32:50,860 --> 00:32:52,200 I'll kill you. 760 00:32:53,660 --> 00:32:55,190 I'll say this one more time. 761 00:32:56,140 --> 00:32:56,920 Song Yimeng 762 00:32:57,680 --> 00:33:00,380 is my future wife, who I fought very hard for. 763 00:33:01,440 --> 00:33:02,440 Don't offend her, 764 00:33:03,780 --> 00:33:05,730 or you'll regret it. 765 00:33:07,820 --> 00:33:08,940 About the script... 766 00:33:10,960 --> 00:33:12,200 and that... 767 00:33:13,530 --> 00:33:14,390 script rule... 768 00:33:14,620 --> 00:33:15,760 Let me tell you this. 769 00:33:17,100 --> 00:33:18,440 I'm a living person. 770 00:33:18,440 --> 00:33:20,100 I'm standing right here. 771 00:33:20,960 --> 00:33:21,860 I'm right here, 772 00:33:21,860 --> 00:33:23,100 but you choose to ignore me 773 00:33:23,100 --> 00:33:23,900 and to believe 774 00:33:23,900 --> 00:33:25,380 some absurd script! 775 00:33:25,380 --> 00:33:26,100 Yes! 776 00:33:26,480 --> 00:33:27,890 I don't believe you. 777 00:33:28,300 --> 00:33:29,410 And not just now, 778 00:33:29,620 --> 00:33:30,650 you have lost 779 00:33:31,190 --> 00:33:34,820 ♪ Time brings life and death, binding life but not the heart ♪ 780 00:33:31,290 --> 00:33:32,900 my trust forever! 781 00:33:33,480 --> 00:33:34,840 Listen up, Nan Heng, 782 00:33:35,160 --> 00:33:36,550 since I started approaching you, 783 00:33:35,820 --> 00:33:39,280 ♪ Stepping into the ranks of fate, each pain a prelude ♪ 784 00:33:36,580 --> 00:33:38,500 all I've ever wanted is to kill you. 785 00:33:39,060 --> 00:33:40,680 That was my purpose for seeking the method of weapon forging, 786 00:33:40,680 --> 00:33:44,310 ♪ Transformed in a fleeting moment, like a dream, elusive and near ♪ 787 00:33:40,720 --> 00:33:42,340 for spending the Lantern Festival with you, 788 00:33:42,340 --> 00:33:44,070 and for getting engaged to you! 789 00:33:45,350 --> 00:33:48,690 ♪ How can love and hate be hidden? ♪ 790 00:33:50,200 --> 00:33:52,660 ♪ Time brings life and death, binding life but not the heart ♪ 791 00:33:53,930 --> 00:33:57,480 ♪ Making all moves in life cautiously, joy and sorrow already destined ♪ 792 00:33:59,040 --> 00:34:02,650 ♪ If one dares oppose Heaven, how can the ending be rewritten? ♪ 793 00:34:03,620 --> 00:34:11,010 ♪ So close yet still, we part ways ♪ 794 00:34:13,220 --> 00:34:16,530 ♪ If one dares oppose Heaven, how can the ending be rewritten? ♪ 795 00:34:17,780 --> 00:34:24,590 ♪ So close yet still, we part ways ♪ 796 00:34:41,340 --> 00:34:43,260 What a spread. 797 00:34:43,450 --> 00:34:45,130 Here comes the soup! 798 00:34:48,570 --> 00:34:49,160 Alright. 799 00:34:49,380 --> 00:34:50,220 It's all set. 800 00:34:50,450 --> 00:34:51,510 Let's eat. 801 00:34:52,860 --> 00:34:54,050 Whose birthday is it? 802 00:34:54,760 --> 00:34:57,180 Gatherings are not only for birthdays. 803 00:34:57,340 --> 00:34:59,130 Something just occurred to me. 804 00:35:00,110 --> 00:35:01,950 Since I came here, 805 00:35:02,300 --> 00:35:04,530 I haven't had a proper meal with you. 806 00:35:05,910 --> 00:35:08,950 I used to consider Dad 807 00:35:09,050 --> 00:35:10,910 a slick and sly bureaucrat 808 00:35:11,900 --> 00:35:12,910 and Yiting 809 00:35:13,010 --> 00:35:14,090 a naive 810 00:35:14,130 --> 00:35:15,860 and holier-than-thou girl. 811 00:35:16,470 --> 00:35:18,010 As for Madam... 812 00:35:18,740 --> 00:35:20,200 I thought of you as 813 00:35:20,380 --> 00:35:21,510 an evil stepmother. 814 00:35:22,280 --> 00:35:23,010 Hey, Song Yimeng... 815 00:35:23,010 --> 00:35:23,570 Mom! 816 00:35:23,570 --> 00:35:25,430 You're getting out of the line... 817 00:35:26,360 --> 00:35:27,740 You little brat. 818 00:35:29,090 --> 00:35:30,180 But after spending time with you, 819 00:35:30,180 --> 00:35:31,430 I've finally realized 820 00:35:32,320 --> 00:35:33,820 what family truly means. 821 00:35:36,530 --> 00:35:37,860 Dad is busy working, 822 00:35:37,860 --> 00:35:38,970 but he always prepares 823 00:35:38,970 --> 00:35:40,740 ginseng cakes for me in secret. 824 00:35:41,340 --> 00:35:42,530 Yiting is blunt 825 00:35:42,530 --> 00:35:43,450 and persistent. 826 00:35:43,530 --> 00:35:45,990 She always defends me in front of outsiders. 827 00:35:47,430 --> 00:35:48,660 And Madam... 828 00:35:50,340 --> 00:35:52,590 Though we're not very close, 829 00:35:53,300 --> 00:35:54,260 I assume... 830 00:35:56,300 --> 00:35:58,490 If my mother were still alive, 831 00:35:58,570 --> 00:36:01,180 she'd probably take good care of me 832 00:36:01,180 --> 00:36:02,410 like you do of Yiting. 833 00:36:09,930 --> 00:36:10,780 Alright. 834 00:36:10,800 --> 00:36:11,930 Stop being so mushy. 835 00:36:11,970 --> 00:36:12,860 Save these words 836 00:36:12,860 --> 00:36:14,490 for your wedding day. 837 00:36:14,970 --> 00:36:16,450 Did you invite us here to eat 838 00:36:16,450 --> 00:36:18,510 or to hear these fancy lines of yours? 839 00:36:18,680 --> 00:36:19,610 Yiting is right. 840 00:36:19,660 --> 00:36:20,410 Let's eat. 841 00:36:20,490 --> 00:36:21,410 Enjoy the food. 842 00:36:21,450 --> 00:36:22,820 -Let's eat. -Let's eat. 843 00:36:23,090 --> 00:36:23,900 Dad, 844 00:36:23,910 --> 00:36:25,110 braised pork for you. 845 00:36:25,530 --> 00:36:26,610 A big drumstick. 846 00:36:26,610 --> 00:36:27,300 Yimeng, 847 00:36:27,300 --> 00:36:28,300 this is for you. 848 00:36:31,820 --> 00:36:32,950 Thank you, Madam. 849 00:36:38,550 --> 00:36:39,530 Shall we have drinks? 850 00:36:39,530 --> 00:36:40,010 Sure. 851 00:36:40,010 --> 00:36:40,860 Let's drink. 852 00:36:40,860 --> 00:36:42,610 -Cheers. -Cheers. 853 00:36:47,010 --> 00:36:48,700 Madam, let me get you some soup. 854 00:36:48,700 --> 00:36:49,180 Come on. 855 00:36:49,180 --> 00:36:49,860 Try the dishes. 856 00:36:49,860 --> 00:36:50,900 I was attracted by the smell just now. 857 00:36:50,900 --> 00:36:51,530 How lovely. 858 00:36:51,530 --> 00:36:52,380 Come on, Dad. 859 00:36:52,610 --> 00:36:53,130 Okay. 860 00:36:53,340 --> 00:36:53,900 Thanks. 861 00:36:53,900 --> 00:36:54,860 Here, Yiting. 862 00:36:54,880 --> 00:36:55,820 You try it too. 863 00:36:56,610 --> 00:36:57,840 Have some soup. 864 00:36:58,780 --> 00:37:00,180 Now is not the right time. 865 00:37:01,090 --> 00:37:02,150 Just keep waiting. 866 00:37:03,490 --> 00:37:04,680 Okay, Father. 867 00:37:04,930 --> 00:37:05,740 Actually, 868 00:37:05,740 --> 00:37:06,930 I don't mind waiting. 869 00:37:07,530 --> 00:37:08,450 After all, Heng 870 00:37:08,450 --> 00:37:10,260 has lost Gao Changyin's aid now. 871 00:37:10,740 --> 00:37:11,900 In terms of cultural administration, 872 00:37:11,900 --> 00:37:14,220 martial prowess and support from officials, 873 00:37:14,220 --> 00:37:16,410 he is no match for me. 874 00:37:17,340 --> 00:37:19,130 You're talking nonsense again. 875 00:37:20,220 --> 00:37:21,530 It isn't time to feel complacent. 876 00:37:21,530 --> 00:37:22,820 We're discussing a major issue. 877 00:37:22,820 --> 00:37:24,610 It needs further deliberation. 878 00:37:28,860 --> 00:37:29,660 Your Majesty, 879 00:37:29,930 --> 00:37:32,180 there are 2,000 Xuanjia soldiers at the borders. 880 00:37:32,180 --> 00:37:34,180 Plus those formidable Nightwalkers, 881 00:37:34,180 --> 00:37:36,700 Nan Heng's strength can't be underestimated. 882 00:37:36,700 --> 00:37:38,180 To prevent trouble, Your Majesty 883 00:37:38,180 --> 00:37:40,240 must strip him of his military power. 884 00:37:43,700 --> 00:37:46,740 The Gao family has an intricate web of connections in the court. 885 00:37:46,740 --> 00:37:48,130 Though 886 00:37:48,360 --> 00:37:50,030 Gao Changyin has been ousted, 887 00:37:50,300 --> 00:37:53,070 his remaining proteges will still support Heng. 888 00:37:53,180 --> 00:37:55,110 You saw what happened in the court. 889 00:37:55,450 --> 00:37:56,860 Heng is still favored by 890 00:37:57,260 --> 00:37:59,300 many civil and military officials. 891 00:37:59,930 --> 00:38:02,570 If he is deprived of his military power without a solid reason, 892 00:38:02,570 --> 00:38:04,470 there will be chaos in the court. 893 00:38:05,340 --> 00:38:06,180 I think... 894 00:38:07,300 --> 00:38:09,880 That sly old man Song Yude did have a point. 895 00:38:10,490 --> 00:38:11,660 We need to come up 896 00:38:12,090 --> 00:38:14,280 with a legitimate reason. 897 00:38:20,200 --> 00:38:20,990 Yes. 898 00:38:22,050 --> 00:38:23,300 You're right, Father. 899 00:38:23,900 --> 00:38:24,740 But you see, 900 00:38:25,050 --> 00:38:26,740 Heng is very cunning. 901 00:38:26,740 --> 00:38:28,320 That embezzlement case could've nailed him, 902 00:38:28,320 --> 00:38:30,380 but he put on an act and helped himself out. 903 00:38:30,380 --> 00:38:32,700 What legitimate reason is left for us now? 904 00:38:34,180 --> 00:38:35,490 If there isn't one, 905 00:38:35,840 --> 00:38:37,200 then we can invent one. 906 00:38:38,530 --> 00:38:39,450 I've heard about 907 00:38:39,660 --> 00:38:42,880 the close kinship between Chancellor Gao and the Noble Consort. 908 00:38:42,880 --> 00:38:45,130 Nan Heng cares a lot about his family, doesn't he? 909 00:38:45,130 --> 00:38:46,900 We can bring him to heel 910 00:38:46,910 --> 00:38:48,720 by attacking the Noble Consort. 911 00:38:58,090 --> 00:38:58,900 Your Majesty, 912 00:38:59,380 --> 00:39:01,130 the court is like a battlefield. 913 00:39:01,130 --> 00:39:02,570 Every opportunity is precious. 914 00:39:02,570 --> 00:39:04,700 Missing out on one will cost us dearly. 915 00:39:08,010 --> 00:39:10,130 Your Majesty, please don't hesitate. 916 00:39:10,570 --> 00:39:10,950 [Memorial] 917 00:39:20,530 --> 00:39:21,590 What are you doing? 918 00:39:21,740 --> 00:39:22,820 Chancellor Gao is asking 919 00:39:22,820 --> 00:39:24,260 for a meeting with the Seventh Prince. 920 00:39:24,260 --> 00:39:25,220 No way. 921 00:39:25,340 --> 00:39:26,260 It's just a meeting. 922 00:39:26,260 --> 00:39:27,410 How many times have I told you? 923 00:39:27,410 --> 00:39:28,090 What are you doing? 924 00:39:28,090 --> 00:39:29,010 What's wrong with you? 925 00:39:29,010 --> 00:39:29,950 I already said no! 926 00:39:29,950 --> 00:39:30,800 Get out of here! 927 00:39:47,300 --> 00:39:48,090 Fugui. 928 00:39:50,490 --> 00:39:51,180 Fugui! 929 00:39:56,410 --> 00:39:57,180 Your Highness... 930 00:39:57,180 --> 00:39:57,740 No. 931 00:39:57,740 --> 00:39:58,380 General, 932 00:39:58,380 --> 00:39:59,410 you only rested for a moment. 933 00:39:59,410 --> 00:40:00,610 Why are you up so soon? 934 00:40:01,010 --> 00:40:02,530 What's happening outside? 935 00:40:02,700 --> 00:40:04,010 It's about Chancellor Gao. 936 00:40:04,010 --> 00:40:05,180 He's asking in the imperial prison 937 00:40:05,180 --> 00:40:06,450 for a meeting with you. 938 00:40:11,300 --> 00:40:12,760 I'd rather not. 939 00:40:13,530 --> 00:40:15,090 But he is my uncle after all. 940 00:40:16,180 --> 00:40:17,610 Just ensure he'll suffer less 941 00:40:17,610 --> 00:40:18,610 when he is exiled. 942 00:40:19,380 --> 00:40:20,970 Make proper arrangements for him. 943 00:40:20,970 --> 00:40:21,490 Got it. 944 00:40:24,180 --> 00:40:25,380 Go get prepared. 945 00:40:26,180 --> 00:40:27,200 I'm heading out. 946 00:40:27,340 --> 00:40:28,130 Now? 947 00:40:28,360 --> 00:40:28,970 But your injuries... 948 00:40:28,970 --> 00:40:29,630 Do as I said. 949 00:40:31,930 --> 00:40:32,570 Yes.