1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,610 ♫ Those people, those affairs, those palace doors ♫ 2 00:00:05,610 --> 00:00:10,960 ♫ One step into the commotions of this world ♫ 3 00:00:10,960 --> 00:00:16,560 ♫ Listen to the wind, listen to the rain, listen to the endless ups and downs of life ♫ 4 00:00:16,560 --> 00:00:21,190 ♫ Destiny indeed loves us ♫ 5 00:00:21,190 --> 00:00:26,590 ♫ Look at the dreams sealed by the kiss of time ♫ 6 00:00:26,590 --> 00:00:32,050 ♫ Remember half the life that’s already been lived ♫ 7 00:00:32,050 --> 00:00:37,580 ♫ In these red walls, remains one person ♫ 8 00:00:37,580 --> 00:00:43,580 ♫ Wait for the dead of the night, wait for eternity ♫ 9 00:00:43,580 --> 00:00:48,580 ♫ If the world is a storm, then everything in it must take refuge ♫ 10 00:00:48,580 --> 00:00:54,000 ♫ I’ll go with you ♫ 11 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:59,030 ♫ Traveling across thousands of mountains, don’t be afraid of the wasteland ♫ 12 00:00:59,030 --> 00:01:04,450 ♫ There’ll be flowers on the side of the path ♫ 13 00:01:04,450 --> 00:01:09,500 ♫ Love and hate are too messy; simply coming and going ♫ 14 00:01:09,500 --> 00:01:14,910 ♫ The winds and clouds have not dissipated ♫ 15 00:01:14,910 --> 00:01:26,870 ♫ Spring and fall are long; I can finally wander this mortal world with you ♫ 16 00:01:26,870 --> 00:01:30,360 [Rebel Princess] 17 00:01:30,360 --> 00:01:34,160 [Episode 67] 18 00:01:40,550 --> 00:01:43,700 Who exactly are you people? 19 00:01:51,440 --> 00:01:54,020 You’re a covert guard from the Wang Clan? 20 00:01:56,050 --> 00:01:58,260 Speak. What is it? 21 00:01:58,260 --> 00:02:02,830 The old master has a message for the empress dowager. 22 00:02:02,830 --> 00:02:05,540 - Old master? - That is correct. 23 00:02:05,540 --> 00:02:10,000 He is Prince Jiangxia’s father and the empress dowager’s elder brother. 24 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:12,230 I am referring to the Duke of Zhenguo, the previous prime minister. 25 00:02:12,230 --> 00:02:14,340 Who are you trying to fool? 26 00:02:16,140 --> 00:02:21,950 Indeed, the old master is still alive and he is also in the capital. 27 00:02:23,240 --> 00:02:29,000 Then... What message does the old master wish to relay to the empress dowager? 28 00:02:29,000 --> 00:02:33,320 The old master wishes to tell the empress dowager 29 00:02:33,320 --> 00:02:38,430 that her imperial grandson Jing’er is being raised by him at the moment. 30 00:02:38,430 --> 00:02:39,670 Is that true? 31 00:02:39,670 --> 00:02:41,910 - Come! - Yes. 32 00:02:49,100 --> 00:02:51,050 Jing’er! 33 00:02:52,450 --> 00:02:56,930 Jing’er... Jing’er. 34 00:02:57,870 --> 00:03:00,390 Did that really happen? 35 00:03:00,390 --> 00:03:02,760 I am absolutely sure! 36 00:03:04,840 --> 00:03:09,150 I never thought elder brother would still be alive 37 00:03:09,730 --> 00:03:14,050 and that he would lay out such an audacious plan. 38 00:03:15,100 --> 00:03:18,290 - And Jing’er is safe and sound. - Yes, Your Majesty. 39 00:03:18,290 --> 00:03:22,150 As long as he’s safe and sound, as long as he’s safe and sound. 40 00:03:23,370 --> 00:03:28,810 The Duke of Zhenguo’s terms and conditions requires Your Majesty to be his planted spy in the palace 41 00:03:28,810 --> 00:03:31,250 and he requires your help in opening the palace gates for him tomorrow. 42 00:03:31,250 --> 00:03:34,250 How should I reply him? 43 00:03:35,030 --> 00:03:40,690 I will certainly lend him a helping hand as long as he’s willing to assist Jing’er in ascending the throne. 44 00:03:40,690 --> 00:03:42,600 This servant understands. 45 00:03:44,190 --> 00:03:48,140 I never thought that us siblings of the Wang Clan would still be able to join hands 46 00:03:48,140 --> 00:03:53,710 and transform heaven and earth at the last moment. 47 00:04:01,310 --> 00:04:10,390 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by The Emperor’s Conquests@ Viki.com 48 00:04:20,260 --> 00:04:21,960 Prime Minister. 49 00:04:25,840 --> 00:04:27,620 Prime Minister? 50 00:04:32,580 --> 00:04:34,200 Greetings, Prime Minister. 51 00:04:34,200 --> 00:04:36,470 Count Suyi, you’ve arrived. 52 00:04:40,740 --> 00:04:42,920 Prime Minister, 53 00:04:42,920 --> 00:04:48,600 dare I ask for whom is this imperial robe prepared? 54 00:04:51,290 --> 00:04:53,260 It’s for him. 55 00:04:56,680 --> 00:04:59,030 Prime Minister, you must be joking. 56 00:04:59,030 --> 00:05:03,830 Then, Count Suyi, what is your opinion? 57 00:05:03,830 --> 00:05:07,250 What is my opinion? 58 00:05:07,250 --> 00:05:14,000 Do you wish to have your name recorded in my clan registry and be my adopted son, 59 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:19,440 or do you wish to keep your family name and remain as Count Suyi? 60 00:05:21,700 --> 00:05:25,050 I will obey all of your assignations. 61 00:05:26,160 --> 00:05:27,820 All right. 62 00:05:30,690 --> 00:05:33,370 You may go ahead and make all the arrangements. 63 00:05:34,710 --> 00:05:38,720 The plans for tomorrow must go off without a hitch. 64 00:05:56,960 --> 00:05:59,020 Wang’an! 65 00:06:04,670 --> 00:06:06,490 Old Master. 66 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:13,550 Wang’an, you’ve been by my side for the last 40 years. 67 00:06:13,550 --> 00:06:17,060 I am going to entrust a particular matter to you. 68 00:06:17,060 --> 00:06:21,870 I will only feel at ease knowing you are the one taking care of it. 69 00:06:21,870 --> 00:06:25,030 Old Master, please relay your instructions. 70 00:06:28,200 --> 00:06:34,180 This child is intelligent and quick-witted. He has won my heart. 71 00:06:34,180 --> 00:06:38,620 But tomorrow will be the day we transition to a new era. 72 00:06:39,570 --> 00:06:43,410 Not a single person from the Ma family must be spared. 73 00:06:45,190 --> 00:06:47,160 So how should they be dealt with? 74 00:06:47,160 --> 00:06:50,600 I thought about it for a long time, but I still couldn’t come up with a plan. 75 00:06:51,690 --> 00:06:54,430 I think it would be best if you handled matters on my behalf. 76 00:06:56,290 --> 00:06:58,970 Jing’er must not be spared. 77 00:07:00,690 --> 00:07:02,820 Do you understand? 78 00:07:02,820 --> 00:07:05,610 I understand. 79 00:07:13,350 --> 00:07:16,540 - Have you all understood? - Yes, sir! 80 00:07:16,540 --> 00:07:18,280 We will leave the city this very night. 81 00:07:18,280 --> 00:07:20,430 - Yes, sir! - Yes, sir! 82 00:07:24,870 --> 00:07:28,230 Huai’en, where are you going? 83 00:07:28,230 --> 00:07:31,330 - I’m going to the army barracks. - Don’t go! 84 00:07:55,160 --> 00:07:57,150 What’s the matter with you? 85 00:08:01,310 --> 00:08:05,310 The capital has been in a state of chaos recently. 86 00:08:05,310 --> 00:08:07,990 I’m afraid something will happen to you. 87 00:08:09,020 --> 00:08:12,000 Can’t you stay here instead? 88 00:08:18,480 --> 00:08:20,970 It is precisely because the capital is in a state of chaos 89 00:08:20,970 --> 00:08:23,930 that I am bringing my troops to assuage the situation. 90 00:08:23,930 --> 00:08:25,900 Aren’t I right to do so? 91 00:08:28,360 --> 00:08:31,260 Huai’en! I don’t know what you plan to do, 92 00:08:31,260 --> 00:08:34,610 but I feel something ominous is about to happen. 93 00:08:36,250 --> 00:08:38,860 Can’t you not go? 94 00:08:40,560 --> 00:08:44,510 Can’t you just... Remain at home and accompany me and our child? 95 00:08:44,510 --> 00:08:46,400 Can’t you do that instead? 96 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:48,750 I’m begging you. 97 00:08:52,260 --> 00:08:54,550 I’m frightened. 98 00:09:05,120 --> 00:09:10,140 Accompany you and our child? 99 00:09:15,800 --> 00:09:17,660 Don’t go! 100 00:09:24,030 --> 00:09:27,350 - Let go. - I’m not letting go. 101 00:09:32,370 --> 00:09:38,070 - Let go. - I’m not letting go! - Let go! - I’m not letting go! 102 00:09:40,270 --> 00:09:42,380 Song Huai’en! 103 00:09:51,170 --> 00:09:54,690 Keep a close watch on madam. 104 00:09:56,370 --> 00:09:59,060 Yes, Count Suyi. 105 00:10:46,060 --> 00:10:47,820 Princess Consort! 106 00:10:49,100 --> 00:10:51,210 Yuxiu has just sent her personal maid here with a report. 107 00:10:51,210 --> 00:10:55,480 She said Song Huai’en brought numerous trusted aides and generals with him and left the capital this very night. 108 00:10:57,560 --> 00:11:02,590 Song Huai’en... Has finally shown his true colours. 109 00:12:36,590 --> 00:12:40,440 Princess Consort, as you expected, Song Huai’en is already leading the military camps around the capital 110 00:12:40,440 --> 00:12:42,640 and heading towards the capital. 111 00:12:45,890 --> 00:12:48,410 Hand this to General Wei Han. 112 00:12:48,410 --> 00:12:50,960 Tell him to assemble his troop. 113 00:12:54,680 --> 00:12:59,120 Princess Consort, what should we do next? 114 00:13:00,520 --> 00:13:02,450 Enter the palace. 115 00:13:02,450 --> 00:13:04,030 Yes. 116 00:13:04,700 --> 00:13:07,620 Old Patriarch, it’s my fault. 117 00:13:07,620 --> 00:13:10,730 I didn’t take proper care of Little Prince. 118 00:13:24,340 --> 00:13:27,530 Old Patriarch, we can’t find him. 119 00:13:30,090 --> 00:13:34,590 Dispatch more men. We must find Jing’er. 120 00:13:34,590 --> 00:13:35,680 Yes. 121 00:13:35,680 --> 00:13:39,460 Also, Duke Suyi is ready for actions. 122 00:13:39,460 --> 00:13:43,620 He asked whether he should act in accordance. 123 00:13:44,600 --> 00:13:47,390 Tell him to act in accordance. 124 00:13:47,390 --> 00:13:49,530 - Yes. - Also, 125 00:13:52,270 --> 00:13:56,770 Also, summon all the men of sacrifice of the Wang clan 126 00:13:56,770 --> 00:14:00,490 to wait for the assignment at any time. 127 00:14:01,000 --> 00:14:02,680 I understand. 128 00:14:05,290 --> 00:14:09,210 - Wang’an, get up. - Thank you, Old Patriarch. 129 00:14:10,110 --> 00:14:15,360 I want you to use the name of Prince Jiangxia 130 00:14:15,360 --> 00:14:19,490 to invite Wen Zongshen and the other officials 131 00:14:19,490 --> 00:14:23,430 to come here to discuss important matters. 132 00:14:23,430 --> 00:14:28,030 - Here? - Yes. Here. 133 00:16:08,150 --> 00:16:12,500 We just ended our court session and Prince Jiangxia invited us to be here. 134 00:16:12,500 --> 00:16:15,020 What’s the meaning of this? 135 00:16:16,160 --> 00:16:18,110 Prime Minister Wen is here. 136 00:16:28,680 --> 00:16:32,500 Prime Minister Wen. 137 00:16:37,670 --> 00:16:40,440 Prime Minister, Marquis Wei, Marquis Zhao, Secretariat Minister Gu. 138 00:16:40,440 --> 00:16:43,430 Our Patriarch is waiting for you. 139 00:17:50,660 --> 00:17:53,760 Princess Consort, Empress Dowager just took her medicine and is already asleep. 140 00:17:53,760 --> 00:17:55,120 She can’t be disturbed at this moment. 141 00:17:55,120 --> 00:17:58,070 - Princess Consort. - The capital is in chaos. 142 00:17:58,070 --> 00:18:00,470 Aunt, how can you still sleep? 143 00:18:02,250 --> 00:18:06,340 I’m old. I can’t manage this anymore. 144 00:18:06,340 --> 00:18:10,400 It’s not that you can’t manage. You are deliberately doing this. 145 00:18:10,400 --> 00:18:12,870 Did Older Brother come to see you? 146 00:18:12,870 --> 00:18:16,630 He wants to use Jing’er as a condition in exchange for your support, right? 147 00:18:26,280 --> 00:18:28,540 What is he doing? 148 00:18:28,540 --> 00:18:33,320 Why did Prince Jiangxia invite us to such a shabby place to discuss important matters? 149 00:18:33,320 --> 00:18:35,150 I’m curious too. 150 00:18:35,150 --> 00:18:37,840 He even left us here for such a long period of time. 151 00:18:37,840 --> 00:18:40,260 What is he trying to do? 152 00:18:40,260 --> 00:18:42,210 Is anyone here? 153 00:18:42,910 --> 00:18:46,070 Is anyone here? 154 00:18:46,070 --> 00:18:48,400 What kind of place is this? 155 00:18:54,940 --> 00:18:58,130 This-this- 156 00:18:58,130 --> 00:19:03,990 I, Wang Lin, climbed out from the coffin in the tomb. 157 00:19:06,560 --> 00:19:09,300 Is he a human or ghost? 158 00:19:10,920 --> 00:19:14,050 Everyone, don’t panic. 159 00:19:14,050 --> 00:19:16,480 The Wang clan has a hundred year foundation. 160 00:19:16,480 --> 00:19:20,430 How could it disappear that easily? 161 00:19:34,820 --> 00:19:37,110 He’s indeed alive. 162 00:19:45,260 --> 00:19:48,460 A centipede dies but never falls down. [T/N : Old institutions die hard] 163 00:19:48,460 --> 00:19:50,290 Not only are you alive, 164 00:19:50,290 --> 00:19:54,500 you could even shift the ground while you are in the capital. 165 00:19:55,910 --> 00:19:58,780 I was entrusted by the late Emperor 166 00:19:58,780 --> 00:20:01,490 to do my best in completing his task. 167 00:20:01,490 --> 00:20:05,560 From what I know, you opposed the late Emperor. 168 00:20:05,560 --> 00:20:08,790 It wasn’t opposition. It was coercion. 169 00:20:08,790 --> 00:20:12,490 The late Emperor was my nephew. He failed to rule the country. 170 00:20:12,490 --> 00:20:18,230 As his uncle, should I just close one eye? 171 00:20:18,230 --> 00:20:21,070 Stop saying all those noble and high-sounding words. 172 00:20:21,070 --> 00:20:24,810 If Prince Yuzhang didn’t plead for mercy in front of the late Emperor, 173 00:20:24,810 --> 00:20:27,490 you would have been beheaded. 174 00:20:27,490 --> 00:20:30,560 What you saw may not be the truth. 175 00:20:30,560 --> 00:20:32,400 What’s the truth? 176 00:20:32,400 --> 00:20:36,760 The truth is, before the late Emperor passed away, 177 00:20:36,760 --> 00:20:39,920 he left me a secret edict with me. 178 00:20:40,620 --> 00:20:42,560 Secret edict? 179 00:20:47,770 --> 00:20:50,450 Everyone, take a good look. 180 00:20:56,380 --> 00:20:58,280 Aunt, 181 00:20:58,280 --> 00:21:03,270 if my guess is right, you wanted to join forces with my older brother 182 00:21:03,270 --> 00:21:05,210 to order Song Huai’en to lead the army to force the palace 183 00:21:05,210 --> 00:21:08,290 to depose Zitan and crown Jing’er as the Emperor. 184 00:21:08,290 --> 00:21:11,590 After that, you both will take on the role as the regent. 185 00:21:11,590 --> 00:21:15,180 Zitan has already lost the hearts of the people. 186 00:21:15,180 --> 00:21:17,700 He already doesn’t has the rights to sit on the throne. 187 00:21:17,700 --> 00:21:21,150 Do you think they will sincerely support Jing’er? 188 00:21:25,890 --> 00:21:28,590 “I have been harmed by a villain and do not have long to live.” 189 00:21:28,590 --> 00:21:31,130 “I am afraid of the current political climate which is changing in the imperial court.” 190 00:21:31,130 --> 00:21:35,440 “Therefore, I have ordered Wang Lin to return to the imperial court and undertake this burden which plagues the whole realm.” 191 00:21:36,370 --> 00:21:38,390 This... This, this... 192 00:21:38,390 --> 00:21:41,070 What? 193 00:21:41,070 --> 00:21:45,300 Wang Lin, I’ve always known you were a shameless scoundrel. 194 00:21:45,940 --> 00:21:51,040 But I never thought you would be shameless to such a degree. 195 00:21:51,040 --> 00:21:56,290 You’d go so far as to carry out this despicable act all for the sake of forging the late emperor’s secret edict! 196 00:21:57,930 --> 00:22:00,770 Everyone, please look carefully. 197 00:22:00,770 --> 00:22:05,040 Do any of you think that the imperial jade seal on that secret edict 198 00:22:05,040 --> 00:22:07,700 can be easily forged? 199 00:22:07,700 --> 00:22:09,300 He’s right. 200 00:22:10,200 --> 00:22:13,490 It is the original imperial jade seal. 201 00:22:13,490 --> 00:22:15,920 The little prince is still so young. 202 00:22:15,920 --> 00:22:21,780 If the late emperor had not handed the whole realm to me, would he have been at peace? 203 00:22:21,800 --> 00:22:25,050 Wang Lin, those graceful words and flowery speech 204 00:22:25,050 --> 00:22:28,810 might deceive all the people in the world, but they will never deceive me. 205 00:22:32,850 --> 00:22:37,000 This current emperor was placed on the throne with your support 206 00:22:37,670 --> 00:22:40,860 and it is also your desire to protect him with all your strength. 207 00:22:40,860 --> 00:22:45,750 But I want each and every one of you to ask yourselves honestly. At this moment, 208 00:22:46,630 --> 00:22:50,830 should Zitan be allowed to run amok, 209 00:22:50,830 --> 00:22:55,030 or should I be allowed back in so that the nation can be restructured? 210 00:22:55,030 --> 00:23:00,580 Wang Lin! I, Wen Zongshen, distrust you with all my heart! 211 00:23:02,620 --> 00:23:04,280 Let’s go, let’s go! 212 00:23:09,450 --> 00:23:11,640 What are you doing? This–! 213 00:23:12,310 --> 00:23:15,010 Wang Lin! You...! 214 00:23:16,460 --> 00:23:22,090 Prime Minister Wen, if you must know, this is also the desire of the empress dowager. 215 00:23:24,740 --> 00:23:27,010 - The empress dowager? - The empress dowager? - The empress dowager? 216 00:23:31,870 --> 00:23:34,870 Reporting to Old Master. Count Suyi has already led the main forces into the city. 217 00:23:34,870 --> 00:23:37,330 He is already on his way to the imperial palace. 218 00:23:38,170 --> 00:23:41,340 - This...! - What are we going to do? 219 00:23:43,870 --> 00:23:48,280 All of the army barracks in the capital and its surrounding areas and all of the defence troops 220 00:23:48,280 --> 00:23:50,750 are in the palm of my hand. 221 00:23:50,750 --> 00:23:53,990 Everyone, please think carefully. 222 00:23:54,750 --> 00:23:58,630 Are you all still bent on being loyal to that 223 00:23:58,630 --> 00:24:01,930 incapable ruler who murdered his elder brother in order to seize the throne? 224 00:24:02,610 --> 00:24:04,870 If you are willing to follow my path, 225 00:24:04,870 --> 00:24:08,490 you can still be credited with supporting the new emperor. 226 00:24:12,820 --> 00:24:14,540 You... 227 00:24:17,570 --> 00:24:21,970 The entire Gu Clan is willing to follow the Old Prime Minister blindly! 228 00:24:22,620 --> 00:24:25,180 I am willing to obey your orders! 229 00:24:25,180 --> 00:24:26,870 I am willing to follow your orders! 230 00:24:26,870 --> 00:24:30,410 I am willing to obey your orders! 231 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:39,490 Prime Minister Wen, it doesn’t matter if you wish to be enemies with me. 232 00:24:39,490 --> 00:24:44,710 But are you also going to be enemies with the late emperor and the empress dowager? 233 00:24:45,600 --> 00:24:47,330 It doesn’t matter if you disbelieve me, 234 00:24:47,330 --> 00:24:51,960 but you would certainly believe the capital’s current state of affairs, wouldn’t you? 235 00:24:51,960 --> 00:24:55,830 After all, only a wise man submits to his circumstances. 236 00:26:12,140 --> 00:26:14,230 Lord Wen, look. 237 00:26:31,360 --> 00:26:35,050 The prime minister said the empress dowager has been planted as his spy. 238 00:26:35,050 --> 00:26:38,730 So why haven’t the city gates been opened yet? 239 00:26:39,360 --> 00:26:43,070 General, what should we do if the city gates remain closed? 240 00:26:45,340 --> 00:26:46,780 Empress Dowager? 241 00:26:46,780 --> 00:26:50,580 Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, I have already instructed the palace gates to be opened 242 00:26:50,580 --> 00:26:54,260 as per our agreement with the prime minister. 243 00:26:54,260 --> 00:26:58,140 I want you to go and make further discreet inquiries. 244 00:26:58,140 --> 00:27:00,500 You may report back to me anytime. 245 00:27:00,500 --> 00:27:02,650 I understand. 246 00:27:10,200 --> 00:27:11,840 You and I will split the army and each lead a troop. 247 00:27:11,840 --> 00:27:15,870 You will take your troops to Xuanhua Gate and enter the capital once you’ve received Hu Yao’s secret message. 248 00:27:15,870 --> 00:27:18,700 You will be provided with support there. I’m leaving the surrounding enemy troops to you. 249 00:27:18,700 --> 00:27:21,770 The others will follow me through the secret passages into the imperial palace. 250 00:27:21,770 --> 00:27:23,140 Yes, Your Highness. 251 00:27:32,270 --> 00:27:33,850 Prime Minister Wen! 252 00:27:33,850 --> 00:27:35,510 [Guangyang Gate] 253 00:27:35,510 --> 00:27:38,350 Greetings, Prime Minister Wen. Prime Minister, you are a civilian court official, 254 00:27:38,350 --> 00:27:41,860 so it would be better if you left this situation to me. 255 00:27:42,910 --> 00:27:44,530 Our nation is undergoing a calamity. 256 00:27:44,530 --> 00:27:46,750 What does it matter if I’m a civilian court official or a military official? 257 00:27:46,750 --> 00:27:49,960 You and I will fight against them shoulder to shoulder 258 00:27:49,960 --> 00:27:51,420 and I will die with no regrets. 259 00:27:51,420 --> 00:27:52,950 That’s right! 260 00:27:52,950 --> 00:27:54,450 You may be rest assured, Prime Minister Wen. 261 00:27:54,450 --> 00:27:56,940 Even if I, Wei Han am smashed to pieces, 262 00:27:56,940 --> 00:28:00,750 I will never allow the enemy troops to take even one step into the imperial city! 263 00:28:00,750 --> 00:28:02,290 Good! 264 00:28:04,080 --> 00:28:09,850 Reporting to the Empress Dowager! The Old Prime Minister is leading the cavalry from the capital and its surrounding areas and they’ve already assembled at Cheng’en Gate. 265 00:28:09,850 --> 00:28:13,150 He’s even brought the little prince, Jing’er, 266 00:28:13,150 --> 00:28:14,840 and is about to attack the city! 267 00:28:14,840 --> 00:28:16,640 Quickly, tell them to open the city gates. 268 00:28:16,640 --> 00:28:18,600 Yes, Your Majesty. 269 00:28:18,600 --> 00:28:20,080 - Nanny Gui. - Yes, Your Majesty. 270 00:28:20,080 --> 00:28:22,550 Help me make myself presentable. 271 00:28:25,270 --> 00:28:30,300 I, this old bag of bones, have finally persevered till today. 272 00:28:31,200 --> 00:28:35,690 I will put on my court dress once more and welcome my grandson! 273 00:28:35,690 --> 00:28:37,300 All right. 274 00:28:42,180 --> 00:28:44,450 Report! 275 00:28:45,970 --> 00:28:49,010 General! It is as the princess consort said. We actually 276 00:28:49,010 --> 00:28:52,910 arrested a nanny and a few eunuchs in the city. They were attempting to secretly open the city gates. 277 00:28:52,930 --> 00:28:56,320 It is rumoured that they are old servants from Yong’an Palace. 278 00:28:58,820 --> 00:29:04,190 Could it be that the empress dowager and Wang Lin have joined hands and are colluding with each other? 279 00:29:05,990 --> 00:29:08,060 What’s so strange about that? 280 00:29:08,060 --> 00:29:13,150 Which matter has not been the responsibility of the Wang Clan whether it be an internal one or an external one? 281 00:29:13,150 --> 00:29:17,540 It matters not! There must be a conclusion to it all by the end of today! 282 00:29:23,810 --> 00:29:26,570 Prepare to attack the city! 283 00:29:31,290 --> 00:29:33,060 Prepare yourselves! 284 00:29:33,060 --> 00:29:37,110 Huai’en, Huai’en 285 00:29:38,080 --> 00:29:39,560 General, it’s madam! 286 00:29:39,560 --> 00:29:43,560 What are you doing? What are you doing? 287 00:29:44,230 --> 00:29:46,160 Why is she here? 288 00:29:48,200 --> 00:29:52,900 Are you trying to become the world’s most reviled traitor? 289 00:29:52,900 --> 00:29:57,510 Yu Xiu, This world you don’t understand, quickly go 290 00:29:57,510 --> 00:29:59,730 Yes, Yu Xiu doesn’t understand 291 00:29:59,730 --> 00:30:03,910 I don’t understand why you’d give up being Count Suyi 292 00:30:03,910 --> 00:30:08,080 and betray the imperial court, His Highness and Her Highness! 293 00:30:08,770 --> 00:30:10,320 Huai’en, 294 00:30:10,320 --> 00:30:15,300 we’ve come all this way from Ningshuo. Didn’t you narrowly escape death 295 00:30:15,300 --> 00:30:18,170 so we could all bask in peace? 296 00:30:18,170 --> 00:30:23,210 Why do you want to destroy this home that you’ve protected for so long? 297 00:30:24,880 --> 00:30:29,270 Huai’en, we both came from impoverished backgrounds. 298 00:30:30,020 --> 00:30:35,060 You should be content with what you’ve already been bestowed with. 299 00:30:36,460 --> 00:30:41,440 I’m pleading with you. Please withdraw your troops, all right? I’m begging you to withdraw your troops! 300 00:30:42,210 --> 00:30:45,780 If you withdraw your troops and leave this place, I will plead with Her Highness 301 00:30:45,780 --> 00:30:49,130 on your behalf and beg forgiveness from the emperor. 302 00:30:49,130 --> 00:30:53,180 They are bound to spare you from the death sentence on account of your many years of service in the army. 303 00:30:53,180 --> 00:30:56,170 They will definitely give you a way out of this! 304 00:31:00,900 --> 00:31:03,160 But if they still refuse... 305 00:31:04,950 --> 00:31:07,560 I, Xiao Yuxiu, will follow you wherever you go, 306 00:31:07,560 --> 00:31:12,670 even if it’s to the Kingdom of the Underworld! 307 00:31:15,030 --> 00:31:17,870 Withdraw your troops! 308 00:31:19,680 --> 00:31:23,380 Our child and I still need you. 309 00:31:31,400 --> 00:31:37,190 Husband! Come home! 310 00:31:59,940 --> 00:32:03,870 There’s no way out for me anymore. There’s no way out for me anymore. 311 00:32:03,870 --> 00:32:07,320 Yuxiu! Move back! 312 00:32:08,330 --> 00:32:10,980 If you persist, 313 00:32:15,000 --> 00:32:17,750 just let me die, to let you see. 314 00:32:43,760 --> 00:32:50,070 Attack the city! 315 00:32:52,920 --> 00:32:55,670 Release arrows, release arrows. 316 00:33:02,340 --> 00:33:04,990 Release arrows, release. 317 00:33:04,990 --> 00:33:07,820 Protect Prime Minister quickly. 318 00:33:07,820 --> 00:33:09,980 Protect Prime Minister. 319 00:33:11,500 --> 00:33:15,760 Pledge your lives to defend Great Cheng! 320 00:33:15,760 --> 00:33:19,150 Release the arrows! Continuing releasing the arrows! 321 00:33:23,870 --> 00:33:25,720 Release arrows. 322 00:36:14,720 --> 00:36:18,170 Your Majesty, you must go with me right now. 323 00:36:18,790 --> 00:36:21,700 The capital has already been surrounded. Where else am I supposed to go? 324 00:36:21,700 --> 00:36:24,040 I have a idea to run outside 325 00:36:24,960 --> 00:36:27,170 I am Great Cheng’s Emperor. 326 00:36:27,170 --> 00:36:29,830 I must defend the nation. 327 00:36:30,360 --> 00:36:32,080 I will not be the ruler of a subjugated nation. 328 00:36:32,080 --> 00:36:34,910 Only by you living so there’s a chance 329 00:36:34,910 --> 00:36:38,300 Princess Consort, time isn’t much quickly go 330 00:36:41,500 --> 00:36:42,550 A’Wu. 331 00:36:42,550 --> 00:36:44,920 Your Majesty, quickly go. 332 00:37:00,070 --> 00:37:01,980 Quick, this way. 333 00:37:05,190 --> 00:37:06,790 Keep up! 334 00:37:07,350 --> 00:37:08,470 - Search thoroughly! - Yes! 335 00:37:08,470 --> 00:37:10,490 We’re in trouble. There are people in the underground passages. 336 00:37:10,490 --> 00:37:11,800 Go 337 00:37:11,800 --> 00:37:12,850 Your Majesty 338 00:37:12,850 --> 00:37:14,530 Emperor Your Majesty, go 339 00:37:14,530 --> 00:37:15,960 Go 340 00:37:54,320 --> 00:37:58,470 Princess Consort, You must go We will wait here 341 00:37:58,470 --> 00:38:01,100 Let’s go to Taiji Hall. 342 00:39:11,470 --> 00:39:14,120 Put sword down, I don’t want to hurt you 343 00:39:14,120 --> 00:39:17,650 Song Huai’en, you traitor! 344 00:39:17,650 --> 00:39:19,870 I want kill you! 345 00:40:19,790 --> 00:40:21,910 I saw him. 346 00:40:22,890 --> 00:40:24,280 He came back. 347 00:40:24,280 --> 00:40:26,120 Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager 348 00:40:26,120 --> 00:40:28,020 - Empress Dowager. - Jing’er... 349 00:40:28,020 --> 00:40:30,210 My Long’er 350 00:40:33,840 --> 00:40:35,470 Empress Dowager. 351 00:40:35,470 --> 00:40:37,260 Be careful 352 00:40:40,510 --> 00:40:44,720 Jing’er, You came back 353 00:40:44,720 --> 00:40:46,860 I saw you 354 00:40:53,370 --> 00:40:57,920 Jing’er, my wonderful grandson. 355 00:41:00,080 --> 00:41:03,510 You have to be a good Emperor 356 00:41:05,460 --> 00:41:09,450 Empress Dowager! Empress Dowager! 357 00:41:09,990 --> 00:41:14,200 Long’er... I am coming to meet you. 358 00:41:19,110 --> 00:41:21,120 Empress Dowager! 359 00:41:22,510 --> 00:41:24,730 Empress Dowager... 360 00:41:36,690 --> 00:41:38,760 Empress Dowager! 361 00:42:14,990 --> 00:42:19,620 Perhaps it’s my last day to be Emperor 362 00:42:23,600 --> 00:42:26,510 Don’t want to lost the Emperor’s throne 363 00:42:35,070 --> 00:42:45,070 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by The Emperor’s Conquests@ Viki.com 364 00:42:46,520 --> 00:42:51,030 ♫ The fear of rain and tears stain your plume ♫ 365 00:42:51,030 --> 00:42:55,540 ♫ Time chases the distance of soldiers ♫ 366 00:42:55,540 --> 00:42:57,860 ♫ There is still a limit to what you can miss ♫ 367 00:42:57,860 --> 00:43:00,200 ♫ Why are there guests in this world? ♫ 368 00:43:00,200 --> 00:43:05,060 ♫ Tears can be deceiving, love is hard to fake ♫ 369 00:43:05,060 --> 00:43:09,770 ♫ I hear the wind withers and dies as if it’s singing a thousand songs of sadness ♫ 370 00:43:09,770 --> 00:43:14,060 ♫ In my dreams, I see you smiling like a painting ♫ 371 00:43:14,060 --> 00:43:16,530 ♫ I’ll be going to you on my horse ♫ 372 00:43:16,530 --> 00:43:18,760 ♫ Return to your gentleness ♫ 373 00:43:18,760 --> 00:43:24,150 ♫ I can’t let go of my heart, I can’t let go ♫ 374 00:43:25,500 --> 00:43:30,220 ♫ Waiting for the sea to changed and wash away the burden ♫ 375 00:43:30,220 --> 00:43:34,820 ♫ Spend time with you ♫ 376 00:43:34,820 --> 00:43:44,170 ♫ Because of you, I’ve lived a lifetime of prosperity ♫ 377 00:43:44,170 --> 00:43:48,750 ♫ Waiting for the sea clouds to fade away ♫ 378 00:43:48,750 --> 00:43:53,460 ♫ Home at all corners of the earth ♫ 379 00:43:53,460 --> 00:44:02,730 ♫ We will meet again in spring, autumn, winter, and summer ♫ 380 00:44:02,730 --> 00:44:11,000 ♫ For us, the moment that we’ve met ♫ 381 00:44:11,960 --> 00:44:16,610 ♫ With the pace of a lifetime ♫ 382 00:44:16,610 --> 00:44:21,280 ♫ To struggle, to worry ♫ 383 00:44:21,280 --> 00:44:30,690 ♫ I will leave the world for your promise ♫ 384 00:44:30,690 --> 00:44:35,330 ♫ Waiting for the sea to wash away the lead ♫ 385 00:44:35,330 --> 00:44:39,980 ♫ Spend time with you ♫ 386 00:44:39,980 --> 00:44:49,410 ♫ Because of you, I’ve lived a lifetime of prosperity♫ 387 00:44:49,410 --> 00:44:54,140 ♫ When the sea has changed, the universe will already be changed ♫ 388 00:44:54,140 --> 00:44:59,280 ♫ Home at all corners of the earth ♫ 389 00:44:59,280 --> 00:45:10,940 ♫ We meet again in spring, autumn, winter, and summer ♫