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SAY NO TO PIRACY,
SUPPORT ORIGINAL WORKS

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ADAPTED FROM THE NOVEL <i>EMPRESS CHU</i>
BY XI XING, AVAILABLE ON QIDIAN.COM

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I had calculated everything, however,

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the one who was to me
the most expensive one made everything collapse.

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If she hadn't intervened,

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we would not have been humiliated.

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No.

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I should thank her

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for making me understand something.

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Even the most perfect strategy

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don't resist
to a sudden reversal of fate.

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As in this part,

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I thought victory was assured,

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but I forgot

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that the adversary

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does not always follow the written script.

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I had planned all the actors, except her.

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Who would have believed

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that the little girl
who once cried in public

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would dare to take the coins
in hand in the heart of such chaos?

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But only one mistake

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is enough.

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Your Majesty,
please accept the offering.

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The divine bird descends to the sanctuary

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while the power
ancestral protects the kingdom.

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The sacred aura rises
like swirling clouds,

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spreading his grace to the world.

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Chu Zhao entrusted Deng Yi and Xie Yanfang

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the direction of all ancestral rites,

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with the invocations of shamans.

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Does this compromise our plan?

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Tomorrow,

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once the herbs are burned,

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Xiao Yu, placed near the censer,

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will inhale

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poisonous smoke.

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She will surely protect herself
against all eventualities.

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But,

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once the smoke has lifted,

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her days as Grand Princess

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will be completed.

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What is there?

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Yu.

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Yu.

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Yu. Yu!

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Are you doing well ?

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- Your Majesty!
- Yu!

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Your Majesty.

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Wake up. Yu!

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Dark omens weigh on the throne.
The fate of the Great Princess…

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- Yu!
- ... clashes with that of the Emperor.

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- Wake up.
- As if the sky

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- Come on!
- wanted to break the imperial line!

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The Great Princess
plotted against Her Majesty.

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Stop her!

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Anyone who touches His Highness

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will answer for my blade.

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How insolent
to draw the sword before His Majesty!

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No one will go any further!

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Bring in the Imperial Physician
to care for His Majesty.

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Seal the palace.

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No one goes out without a formal order.

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Mr. Deng, forgive me.

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Her Majesty's pulse is normal.

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So why is he unconscious?

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I can't find the cause.

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The state of His Majesty,

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after inhaling the smoke,

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looks like poisoning
of the crown prince.

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Have you identified the poison?

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The death of the crown prince
was not examined in time,

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so the cause remains unknown.

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- Continue your research.
- Yes.

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What should we do?

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Everyone involved
in poisoning are present here.

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Why not ask them?

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How is His Majesty?

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How is he? I have to go in.

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We are caring for His Majesty.

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Nobody comes in.

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Your Highness.

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According to the law, people
involved must be questioned.

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Leave your palace now

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will only make the situation worse.

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It wasn't me.

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What happened to Yu?

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He hasn't woken up yet.

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He was administered
acupuncture and remedies.

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- What happened?
- When he was poisoned…

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you were alone by his side.

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Zhao.

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The imperial doctor says

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that its symptoms
are identical to those of his father.

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Mr. Xiao,

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do you know what poison was used?

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Strange question.

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Since it was the work
of the third prince,

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how could I know?

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The shaman

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declared her the bringer of misfortune.

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I was skeptical at first.

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but His Majesty being dying,

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instead of looking for the real culprit,

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Are you accusing me?

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Xiao Xun, I am the Great Princess,

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- not a curse.
- Alright.

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Maybe you find me annoying

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and are you trying to make me accuse

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to get rid of me.

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Absurd.

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Your Highness has a lot of nerve

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to accuse me without any proof.

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It's scandalous.

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It's your Highness

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to explain.

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The shaman saw a bad omen.

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Your Highness should not stay here.

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If you have nothing to hide,

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move away

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and let the truth come out.

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That's right.

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- Indeed.
- Yes.

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Enough.

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Everyone calm down.

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Something wrong.

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This concerns the stability of the kingdom.

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Please stay in your palace
until the truth is established.

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- Take her home.
- I'll take care of it.

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Her Majesty needs some rest.

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I won't bother any further.

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I withdraw.

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We should leave too.

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- Let's go.
- Let's go.

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His Majesty must rest.

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What a scene...

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You seem very calm,

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while your brother watches her.

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If you are worried,

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you can take his place.

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Yes. It's been a long time.

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When will Her Majesty wake up?

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Jiu, stay here
and stands guard. I'm going to see Yu.

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Very good. I have already given
instructions to the guards.

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Yu, wake up. Everything is fine.

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Zhao, how was my performance?

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I cheated on the doctor.

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After eating your pastries,

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the doctor will announce that you have woken up.

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Keep playing a little longer.

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I'm sorry.

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Don't be.

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We catch the culprit together.

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I can play my role.

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But if something goes wrong,

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you run a risk.

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You risked your life
to save me during the rebellion.

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I know you will protect me.

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Don't worry.

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I will find the culprit soon.

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And once it's all over,

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don't forget
to build me a big swing.

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I promise you.

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Your Highness.

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What is there?

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They say that Her Majesty has awakened.

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Impossible.

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The Poison of the Golden Finch
has no antidote.

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How would he have healed?

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The imperial doctor says
that the two poisons are identical.

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This poison belongs to us.

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Could they understand?

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There is no direct evidence.

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Don't lose your cool.

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Go investigate.

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The guards
were replaced by Xie Yanlai

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and reinforced.

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Deng Yi ordered
that no one visits.

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Person ?

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As an uncle,

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I should be able to see it.

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Worried for Her Majesty,
I came to pay my respects.

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Please wait. Mr. Deng ordered

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that all visitors pass through it.

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Her Majesty and I

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We are of the same lineage.

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So that doesn't count?

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The situation is serious.
We must remain vigilant.

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Understand, Your Highness.

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Against the culprit or against me?

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What is this

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Who annoys you so much?

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Is the cure ready?

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Don't be so rigid.

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He doesn't do
than worry about Her Majesty.

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Let it pass.

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- But…
- What?

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My word is worth this much

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than that of Mr. Deng.

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No need to get carried away.

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They are just following orders.

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So follow me.

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Your Majesty.

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It's only been a few days,

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- but you are so weak.
- Your Highness,

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this is not appropriate.

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The poison
is indeed difficult to counter.

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Fortunately,
His Majesty is blessed by heaven,

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and His Highness found the antidote.

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The remedy, however, is complex

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and must be taken for nine days

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before producing its effects.

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So immediately give
the medicine to Her Majesty.

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By order of Mr. Deng,

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you both have to leave.

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Presumptuous.

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I have come to see Her Majesty.

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Who is he to oppose it?

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How did you know
that the poison used during the ritual

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had killed the crown prince?

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- I didn't know that.
- You didn't know that?

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So why did you tell him
that Yu had woken up?

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I lured him into a trap.

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If he acts against Yu, it proves
that he also killed the crown prince.

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You were using

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Her Majesty as bait.

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So I needed you

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in the shadows.

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To take it

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in flagrante delicto

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when the time comes.

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But what if he doesn't come?

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Your brother will help you.

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He saw my devotion to Yu.

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He will help me.

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Why do you want to condemn Xiao Xun?

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He deserves nothing less.

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- If you make a mistake…
- Make sure there are none.

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Xiao Xun, what do you think you are doing?

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Yu. Yu…

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Yu.

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Yu.

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Yu. Yu.

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Yu.

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Zhao.

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I'm doing well.

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I just fell asleep.

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Xiao Xun, heir of Xiaonan,

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tried to poison the Emperor.

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This crime is unforgivable.

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With simple words,

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Your Highness accuses me of poisoning?

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Where is your evidence?

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The doctor! Test the medicine.

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Call for the Imperial Physician.

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Your Highness,
Mr. Deng, it is not toxic.

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Impossible.

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- What exactly is happening?
- How ?

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- But His Majesty is indeed poisoned.
- Yes.

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Who did this?

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I saw him do it.

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Zhao,

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your little trap

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was way too rushed.

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In this case,

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I will prepare a gift for you.

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What ? A trap?

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The poison
of the Golden Finch has no antidote.

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After the coup d'état that day,

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no one has ever examined

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the body of the crown prince.

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So,

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the news is fake.

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Ask the Imperial Physician
to pour a sedative

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in this vial.

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Your Highness is clearly
the poisoning suspect.

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Yet you accuse me

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of regicide.

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So you are sure
that I contaminated this tonic.

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However,

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00:21:22,160 --> 00:21:25,160
you left me alone with His Majesty.

281
00:21:25,240 --> 00:21:27,640
What is your real goal?

282
00:21:27,720 --> 00:21:30,000
Are you disrespectful
for the life of the Emperor?

283
00:21:31,000 --> 00:21:32,960
- Exactly.
- Indeed.

284
00:21:33,760 --> 00:21:37,000
- It could have hurt His Majesty.
- Yes.

285
00:21:37,080 --> 00:21:38,440
We shared

286
00:21:39,240 --> 00:21:42,520
a deep relationship for years.

287
00:21:43,880 --> 00:21:45,480
Even after our engagement ended,

288
00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:50,280
I knew that the feelings
do not disappear.

289
00:21:52,640 --> 00:21:54,920
But, to my great regret,

290
00:21:56,600 --> 00:21:57,440
you reject

291
00:21:58,520 --> 00:22:03,360
our past and seek my death.

292
00:22:04,120 --> 00:22:06,640
Whatever our quarrels,

293
00:22:07,160 --> 00:22:10,840
you did not have the right to use
His Majesty as bait to trap me.

294
00:22:10,920 --> 00:22:13,480
Such betrayal is unforgivable.

295
00:22:14,080 --> 00:22:18,800
Your Highness,
how can you be so reckless?

296
00:22:19,400 --> 00:22:20,600
The life of the Emperor is sacred,

297
00:22:20,680 --> 00:22:23,000
we don't play with it.

298
00:22:23,080 --> 00:22:24,160
If anything happens to him,

299
00:22:24,240 --> 00:22:26,160
death
will not be enough to atone for your fault.

300
00:22:26,760 --> 00:22:27,880
Indeed.

301
00:22:27,960 --> 00:22:29,040
We can't let

302
00:22:29,120 --> 00:22:32,000
such a traitor
corrupt this court!

303
00:22:32,080 --> 00:22:35,160
Bearing a title of national honor,

304
00:22:35,240 --> 00:22:37,520
Yet you are disloyal and cruel.

305
00:22:37,600 --> 00:22:39,880
If this goes unpunished,

306
00:22:39,960 --> 00:22:41,160
what about the law?

307
00:22:41,240 --> 00:22:42,760
And the integrity of the court?

308
00:22:43,480 --> 00:22:47,000
And how could we
face the late Emperor?

309
00:22:49,040 --> 00:22:51,440
Enough talking.

310
00:22:51,520 --> 00:22:53,600
The truth is obvious. Bring her!

311
00:22:55,320 --> 00:22:57,840
DILIGENT AND VIRTUOUS

312
00:23:15,440 --> 00:23:18,120
No wonder Yu
or tormented by nightmares.

313
00:23:18,200 --> 00:23:20,280
Someone was playing with him.

314
00:23:30,880 --> 00:23:31,720
Your Majesty!

315
00:23:31,800 --> 00:23:33,240
-Zhao!
- Majesty, what is it?

316
00:23:33,320 --> 00:23:34,480
-Zhao!
- Your Majesty!

317
00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:35,920
Your Majesty!

318
00:23:37,120 --> 00:23:38,320
Yu.

319
00:23:38,400 --> 00:23:39,880
Yu. Come here.

320
00:23:40,600 --> 00:23:41,560
What is happening?

321
00:23:42,080 --> 00:23:43,320
What happened?

322
00:23:43,400 --> 00:23:45,960
His Majesty does
nightmares for several nights.

323
00:23:46,040 --> 00:23:48,040
Even calming soup is useless.

324
00:23:49,360 --> 00:23:51,280
Zhao, I'm afraid...

325
00:24:01,240 --> 00:24:02,480
You are not dreaming.

326
00:24:05,440 --> 00:24:07,160
Any new dishes recently?

327
00:24:07,240 --> 00:24:09,600
Or new objects in the room?

328
00:24:09,680 --> 00:24:10,560
The food is the same,

329
00:24:10,640 --> 00:24:12,720
but plenty of offerings were brought.

330
00:24:12,800 --> 00:24:14,160
- Check them.
- Yes.

331
00:24:20,960 --> 00:24:22,200
There, there.

332
00:24:22,280 --> 00:24:23,920
I am here.

333
00:24:26,680 --> 00:24:27,960
I saw flames dancing,

334
00:24:28,680 --> 00:24:30,240
shadows running. What is there?

335
00:24:30,960 --> 00:24:33,640
The air smells of manipulation.

336
00:24:44,240 --> 00:24:45,760
This incense…

337
00:24:53,760 --> 00:24:54,600
Leave it to me.

338
00:25:10,480 --> 00:25:12,160
Calming incense

339
00:25:13,120 --> 00:25:14,200
should be pure

340
00:25:14,800 --> 00:25:15,760
like air.

341
00:25:16,680 --> 00:25:17,920
But this one

342
00:25:18,720 --> 00:25:20,880
is mixed with impurities.

343
00:25:20,960 --> 00:25:24,280
Someone is trying to poison the air.

344
00:25:25,160 --> 00:25:27,600
The toxins disappear with the smoke,

345
00:25:27,680 --> 00:25:29,280
erasing all evidence.

346
00:25:30,440 --> 00:25:34,960
This is how
that the crown prince was killed.

347
00:25:36,720 --> 00:25:37,800
-Xiao Xun.
-Xiao Xun.

348
00:25:40,480 --> 00:25:42,400
We must find the traitor immediately.

349
00:25:45,080 --> 00:25:45,920
No.

350
00:25:47,200 --> 00:25:48,720
Don't alert them.

351
00:25:51,200 --> 00:25:54,600
Amazing that he could
reach Yu so easily.

352
00:25:54,680 --> 00:25:55,840
It will be difficult to flush out this traitor.

353
00:25:58,280 --> 00:26:00,480
Yu, I have an idea.

354
00:26:01,240 --> 00:26:03,120
Since they disturb your dreams,

355
00:26:03,200 --> 00:26:06,200
let's play their game to get them out.

356
00:26:06,280 --> 00:26:07,120
Are you afraid?

357
00:26:07,200 --> 00:26:09,880
Not with you two here.

358
00:26:11,000 --> 00:26:12,600
Replaces incense.

359
00:26:12,680 --> 00:26:14,680
Chenxiang's incense was too strong.

360
00:26:14,760 --> 00:26:17,760
Replace it
by a mixture of Fuling and Yuanzhi.

361
00:26:18,360 --> 00:26:19,480
Yes, Your Highness.

362
00:26:20,840 --> 00:26:23,760
<i>I replaced the incense</i>
<i>by the poison of the Golden Finch.</i>

363
00:26:24,280 --> 00:26:27,800
<i>I knew</i>
<i>that you will not let go of this matter.</i>

364
00:26:29,800 --> 00:26:32,840
<i>So you proposed</i>
<i>sacrifice at court once again.</i>

365
00:26:32,920 --> 00:26:35,600
I have something to declare.

366
00:26:35,680 --> 00:26:39,440
<i>You were sure</i>
<i>that Yu would talk about nightmares.</i>

367
00:26:40,040 --> 00:26:41,240
<i>So I played your game</i>

368
00:26:42,440 --> 00:26:44,760
<i>to the ritual</i>

369
00:26:46,120 --> 00:26:47,560
<i>to attract you.</i>

370
00:26:53,720 --> 00:26:55,480
You also poisoned

371
00:26:55,560 --> 00:26:57,320
Chenxiang incense.

372
00:26:58,600 --> 00:27:00,960
Who is the mastermind behind all this?

373
00:27:01,040 --> 00:27:02,640
His Highness

374
00:27:03,600 --> 00:27:06,200
ordered me to throw away the ashes.

375
00:27:06,280 --> 00:27:08,280
I don't know anything.

376
00:27:09,960 --> 00:27:11,120
Do you think ashes

377
00:27:11,200 --> 00:27:13,240
and the testimony of a servant

378
00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,960
are enough to accuse me?

379
00:27:16,560 --> 00:27:17,600
Evidence?

380
00:27:19,200 --> 00:27:20,720
Without them,

381
00:27:20,800 --> 00:27:25,760
I can also say
that she was forced to lie.

382
00:27:43,600 --> 00:27:46,200
Does this face mean anything to you?

383
00:27:46,280 --> 00:27:48,000
It comes from the Offerings office.

384
00:27:49,160 --> 00:27:50,680
Before the ritual,

385
00:27:51,280 --> 00:27:55,600
I discovered
that the assistant in charge of the crowns

386
00:27:56,120 --> 00:27:57,400
was an imposter.

387
00:27:58,120 --> 00:28:01,920
I intercepted it in time and found

388
00:28:02,680 --> 00:28:04,360
objects on him.

389
00:28:27,160 --> 00:28:28,480
Who sent you?

390
00:28:32,800 --> 00:28:35,560
Speak ! Who is your master?

391
00:28:40,720 --> 00:28:42,080
Speak.

392
00:28:43,520 --> 00:28:45,200
Who gave you the order?

393
00:28:48,080 --> 00:28:49,440
Zhao, be careful!

394
00:28:56,040 --> 00:28:57,120
- Yanlai!
- Highness!

395
00:28:57,200 --> 00:28:58,840
Your Highness!

396
00:29:03,720 --> 00:29:04,960
What ?

397
00:29:31,400 --> 00:29:32,320
What ?

398
00:29:32,400 --> 00:29:34,880
Drawing a weapon in front of the throne...
What insolence!

399
00:29:37,120 --> 00:29:38,520
Did you order this?

400
00:29:44,400 --> 00:29:45,680
You're going too far.

401
00:29:46,560 --> 00:29:47,760
Give orders and draw the sword

402
00:29:49,080 --> 00:29:50,080
before His Majesty...

403
00:29:50,680 --> 00:29:53,520
Kill in court?
Well ? Am I next?

404
00:29:54,440 --> 00:29:57,200
You covet the crown, right?

405
00:29:57,280 --> 00:29:58,720
Watch your words.

406
00:29:58,800 --> 00:30:02,480
This assistant was killed on the spot.

407
00:30:03,320 --> 00:30:04,840
The dead don't speak.

408
00:30:04,920 --> 00:30:09,160
You all claim that it is
the one who poisoned the herbs,

409
00:30:09,840 --> 00:30:11,760
yet His Majesty is safe and sound.

410
00:30:11,840 --> 00:30:12,840
Alright.

411
00:30:13,480 --> 00:30:14,840
In this case,

412
00:30:14,920 --> 00:30:18,920
why did His Majesty pretend
poisoning during the ritual

413
00:30:19,000 --> 00:30:20,840
and sowed concern among the authorities?

414
00:30:22,640 --> 00:30:23,920
It's scandalous.

415
00:30:24,520 --> 00:30:27,640
Her Majesty was manipulated
by a simple woman.

416
00:30:28,240 --> 00:30:30,240
What happens
of the dignity of our nation?

417
00:30:30,320 --> 00:30:34,080
From the coronation to the regency in secret,

418
00:30:34,160 --> 00:30:37,840
his ambition
to seize the throne is obvious.

419
00:30:37,920 --> 00:30:41,840
Chu Zhao's betrayal deserves death.

420
00:30:41,920 --> 00:30:45,600
Chu Zhao's betrayal deserves death.

421
00:30:45,680 --> 00:30:48,000
Chu Zhao's betrayal...

422
00:30:48,080 --> 00:30:49,040
Quiet!

423
00:30:51,480 --> 00:30:53,880
The Great Princess
wanted to lighten my burden.

424
00:30:53,960 --> 00:30:56,760
To say that she gave everything
would be below the truth.

425
00:30:57,440 --> 00:30:59,680
Pretend she's manipulating me in the shadows

426
00:31:00,280 --> 00:31:01,520
is complete nonsense.

427
00:31:03,040 --> 00:31:05,840
From the day my incense was altered,

428
00:31:06,440 --> 00:31:11,360
I knew that a traitor
was plotting against me.

429
00:31:12,160 --> 00:31:14,280
Feigning poisoning was my idea.

430
00:31:15,160 --> 00:31:17,240
She only carried out my orders

431
00:31:17,320 --> 00:31:19,000
and did nothing wrong.

432
00:31:19,080 --> 00:31:20,840
If anyone has any objections,

433
00:31:20,920 --> 00:31:22,920
that he addresses me.

434
00:31:23,000 --> 00:31:24,640
Don't involve her in this.

435
00:31:24,720 --> 00:31:28,400
Your Majesty, you are still young,
ignoring the cruelty of the world.

436
00:31:28,480 --> 00:31:31,600
I know who wants me well.

437
00:31:31,680 --> 00:31:33,440
Given our blood ties,

438
00:31:33,520 --> 00:31:35,520
my uncle, for the days to come,

439
00:31:35,600 --> 00:31:37,600
rest in your domain.

440
00:31:37,680 --> 00:31:38,680
No court at the moment.

441
00:31:49,840 --> 00:31:52,120
Yes, Your Majesty.

442
00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,440
Listen to my order.

443
00:31:55,960 --> 00:31:59,280
Anyone who still plots

444
00:31:59,360 --> 00:32:00,880
will be executed!

445
00:32:04,240 --> 00:32:06,920
Mr Deng,
Mr. Xie, do you agree?

446
00:32:08,080 --> 00:32:09,480
Your Majesty is wise.

447
00:32:09,560 --> 00:32:12,880
We follow your will.

448
00:32:13,480 --> 00:32:16,160
Your Majesty is wise.

449
00:32:16,240 --> 00:32:18,800
Alright.
That concludes the business of the day.

450
00:32:19,320 --> 00:32:21,320
Uncle, you can withdraw.

451
00:33:08,760 --> 00:33:10,880
Do you find me ridiculous, too?

452
00:33:14,960 --> 00:33:16,280
Having grown up in the desert,

453
00:33:17,640 --> 00:33:18,640
you must know

454
00:33:20,240 --> 00:33:22,160
that when a wolf tears apart its prey,

455
00:33:23,360 --> 00:33:24,680
the smell of blood catches his throat.

456
00:33:27,280 --> 00:33:28,360
But he doesn't let

457
00:33:29,440 --> 00:33:31,440
never his prey see his trembling.

458
00:33:32,640 --> 00:33:33,720
Thank you

459
00:33:35,360 --> 00:33:36,720
for saving me.

460
00:33:40,200 --> 00:33:42,720
It was you who saved me.

461
00:33:44,640 --> 00:33:45,680
Never do it again

462
00:33:46,760 --> 00:33:48,000
of blade.

463
00:33:49,760 --> 00:33:50,800
Leave it to me.

464
00:34:09,120 --> 00:34:09,960
No.

465
00:34:16,760 --> 00:34:17,600
No.

466
00:34:20,560 --> 00:34:21,800
If you don't want

467
00:34:23,920 --> 00:34:26,000
die,

468
00:34:28,040 --> 00:34:30,120
you must strike first.

469
00:34:42,239 --> 00:34:43,239
I told you,

470
00:34:44,480 --> 00:34:46,239
I don't do this

471
00:34:49,320 --> 00:34:51,480
only to survive.

472
00:35:03,120 --> 00:35:08,080
<i>I fight so that</i>
<i>more people live!</i>

473
00:35:09,200 --> 00:35:11,120
What does article three of the regulation say?

474
00:35:13,480 --> 00:35:14,680
Suspects must

475
00:35:15,680 --> 00:35:17,120
be handed over to court martial.

476
00:35:17,200 --> 00:35:19,120
Why did you attack him?

477
00:35:19,920 --> 00:35:22,360
He broke into your tent.

478
00:35:22,440 --> 00:35:23,880
He must be a spy.

479
00:35:23,960 --> 00:35:25,280
The army doctor told me

480
00:35:26,040 --> 00:35:28,720
that he came to look for
medicine for her sick child.

481
00:35:28,800 --> 00:35:31,320
Do you know that you failed
kill an innocent person?

482
00:35:35,720 --> 00:35:37,480
In these troubled times,

483
00:35:38,040 --> 00:35:39,960
innocence is just a mask.

484
00:35:41,040 --> 00:35:43,600
General, your military exploits

485
00:35:43,680 --> 00:35:45,520
and the path you follow are built

486
00:35:46,280 --> 00:35:48,280
on the bodies of these innocent people.

487
00:35:48,800 --> 00:35:51,640
We both have
crossed rivers of blood.

488
00:35:52,400 --> 00:35:53,840
Spare me your compassion.

489
00:35:58,480 --> 00:36:01,400
Have you seen this ravaged world,

490
00:36:01,480 --> 00:36:03,800
these lives that struggle
in the middle of the war?

491
00:36:04,440 --> 00:36:06,000
Every battle I've fought

492
00:36:07,320 --> 00:36:09,440
was to protect the homes of this country.

493
00:36:09,520 --> 00:36:12,400
But if I kill innocent people
by simple suspicion,

494
00:36:12,480 --> 00:36:15,600
then everything
I sacrificed loses its meaning.

495
00:36:18,400 --> 00:36:20,440
He's just a father
desperate to save her daughter

496
00:36:20,520 --> 00:36:22,560
who almost died by your hand.

497
00:36:22,640 --> 00:36:23,960
Tell me:

498
00:36:24,640 --> 00:36:25,840
is he innocent or not?

499
00:36:27,280 --> 00:36:28,320
Remember.

500
00:36:29,080 --> 00:36:30,400
In the heart of chaos,

501
00:36:30,920 --> 00:36:32,440
our hearts must remain firm.

502
00:36:33,040 --> 00:36:37,320
I make war
so that more may live!

503
00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:54,120
What were you thinking?

504
00:36:55,320 --> 00:36:56,240
I understand

505
00:36:59,800 --> 00:37:01,360
that you are like your father.

506
00:37:05,240 --> 00:37:06,080
Boring.

507
00:37:09,720 --> 00:37:10,760
Are you the one saying that?

508
00:37:14,720 --> 00:37:15,560
GOOD.

509
00:37:16,760 --> 00:37:18,120
Whether it's boring or not,

510
00:37:19,240 --> 00:37:21,480
his warrior exploits are legendary.

511
00:37:23,440 --> 00:37:24,560
Unlike a novice

512
00:37:25,960 --> 00:37:26,800
with the sword.

513
00:37:27,960 --> 00:37:31,720
My father taught me himself
horse shooting and fencing.

514
00:37:32,640 --> 00:37:34,200
A bad teacher.

515
00:37:40,400 --> 00:37:42,800
My mind was turned towards the Capital,

516
00:37:46,080 --> 00:37:47,400
I didn't apply myself.

517
00:37:59,080 --> 00:38:00,160
I want to show you.

518
00:38:04,640 --> 00:38:05,720
Ready to learn?

519
00:39:35,600 --> 00:39:36,720
You sweat a lot.

520
00:39:51,880 --> 00:39:52,840
It wasn't bad.

521
00:39:54,480 --> 00:39:56,160
I learned from the best.

522
00:40:06,080 --> 00:40:07,680
Your Highness, you should rest.

523
00:40:27,600 --> 00:40:30,160
Put this on, you might catch a cold.

524
00:40:31,920 --> 00:40:34,480
Does this cape disgust you that much?

525
00:43:26,400 --> 00:43:28,400
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