1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:10,000 [English subtitles are available] 2 00:01:29,100 --> 00:01:34,800 [Fighting for love] 3 00:01:34,800 --> 00:01:37,990 [Episode 28] 4 00:01:39,190 --> 00:01:40,550 Greetings, Your Highness. 5 00:01:40,550 --> 00:01:41,430 General Mai. 6 00:01:41,789 --> 00:01:42,850 Please have a seat. 7 00:01:47,470 --> 00:01:47,990 Here. 8 00:01:49,070 --> 00:01:51,150 Try the tea I made myself. 9 00:01:51,789 --> 00:01:55,150 I haven't made tea for a long time so it is not as good as before. 10 00:01:55,150 --> 00:01:57,190 Sorry about that, General Mai. 11 00:01:59,750 --> 00:02:01,410 Your Highness is as beautiful 12 00:02:01,840 --> 00:02:03,230 as the goddess in the painting. 13 00:02:03,230 --> 00:02:04,510 I feel inferior. 14 00:02:05,550 --> 00:02:06,280 General Mai, 15 00:02:06,350 --> 00:02:08,789 I'm flattered by your words. 16 00:02:10,270 --> 00:02:11,730 Thank you, Your Highness. 17 00:02:12,310 --> 00:02:14,240 I should thank you. 18 00:02:15,150 --> 00:02:17,670 You risked your life with Yizhi. 19 00:02:18,550 --> 00:02:19,870 But for you, 20 00:02:20,630 --> 00:02:21,230 Yizhi 21 00:02:21,230 --> 00:02:23,550 wouldn't have come back safely to me. 22 00:02:23,710 --> 00:02:25,670 I am deeply indebted to you. 23 00:02:26,150 --> 00:02:27,870 Tell me, what gift do you want? 24 00:02:28,550 --> 00:02:30,430 By the way, I've bought 25 00:02:30,990 --> 00:02:33,550 an excellent mansion in Shengdu 26 00:02:33,630 --> 00:02:34,750 for you. 27 00:02:34,880 --> 00:02:36,340 Thank you, Your Highness. 28 00:02:36,990 --> 00:02:39,190 But I don't need you to give me anything. 29 00:02:39,270 --> 00:02:40,730 I protected Young Marquis 30 00:02:41,150 --> 00:02:42,550 not because I wanted you to give me any gifts. 31 00:02:42,550 --> 00:02:43,510 I know. 32 00:02:44,790 --> 00:02:47,030 I wanted to give you the gifts 33 00:02:47,030 --> 00:02:50,230 because I hoped to express my gratitude to you. 34 00:02:51,910 --> 00:02:52,440 Besides, 35 00:02:53,520 --> 00:02:56,230 Yizhi will need your help in the future. 36 00:02:57,030 --> 00:02:58,470 Only when you're willing to help us 37 00:02:58,470 --> 00:03:00,400 can our people live a peaceful life 38 00:03:00,430 --> 00:03:02,150 and our country be stable. 39 00:03:02,310 --> 00:03:04,470 Your Highness, it's so nice of you to say that. 40 00:03:04,470 --> 00:03:06,510 But I was just an orphan girl. 41 00:03:07,270 --> 00:03:08,870 I don’t have a big ambition. 42 00:03:09,470 --> 00:03:10,470 Then General Mai, 43 00:03:11,390 --> 00:03:12,390 what do you want? 44 00:03:14,590 --> 00:03:15,550 I want the dead 45 00:03:17,350 --> 00:03:18,320 to rest in peace. 46 00:03:19,870 --> 00:03:21,390 And I want the alive 47 00:03:22,430 --> 00:03:23,760 to live a peaceful life. 48 00:03:24,590 --> 00:03:28,200 How can we get the alive to live a peaceful life? 49 00:03:30,990 --> 00:03:31,990 In my opinion, 50 00:03:33,550 --> 00:03:35,150 only by letting go of the past 51 00:03:35,910 --> 00:03:37,670 can one live a peaceful life. 52 00:03:38,590 --> 00:03:39,850 Letting go of the past? 53 00:03:41,030 --> 00:03:42,560 It's easier said than done. 54 00:03:42,910 --> 00:03:44,310 But you should know that two wrongs don't make a right. 55 00:03:44,310 --> 00:03:45,910 I don't know 56 00:03:46,310 --> 00:03:47,710 how to make things right. 57 00:03:47,950 --> 00:03:51,079 I only know I need to find my true enemy to take revenge on. 58 00:03:52,390 --> 00:03:53,990 Don't worry, Your Highness. 59 00:03:56,220 --> 00:03:58,350 I'll only take revenge on the culprit. 60 00:04:02,870 --> 00:04:03,930 I'll take my leave. 61 00:04:14,470 --> 00:04:15,330 Your Highness. 62 00:04:15,350 --> 00:04:17,390 Mr. Deng has entered the mansion with the emperor's oral instruction. 63 00:04:17,390 --> 00:04:18,709 He's coming. 64 00:04:31,430 --> 00:04:32,590 Your Majesty. 65 00:04:33,030 --> 00:04:35,000 I've done acupuncture. 66 00:04:35,840 --> 00:04:37,320 I'll come again at 7 p.m. 67 00:04:37,870 --> 00:04:38,950 Thank you. 68 00:04:39,270 --> 00:04:40,270 My pleasure. 69 00:04:40,710 --> 00:04:42,110 Let me take my leave. 70 00:04:49,550 --> 00:04:50,830 It's a sunny day today. 71 00:04:51,110 --> 00:04:53,190 Let me ask some people to set up a stage outside 72 00:04:53,190 --> 00:04:54,390 and get some singers and dancers to perform for you 73 00:04:54,390 --> 00:04:56,250 so that you won't feel very bored. 74 00:05:00,230 --> 00:05:01,690 Your Majesty, I have to say 75 00:05:01,830 --> 00:05:03,550 that you should follow the doctor's advice 76 00:05:03,550 --> 00:05:04,710 and take good care of your health. 77 00:05:04,710 --> 00:05:06,790 Other problems will be solved. 78 00:05:08,470 --> 00:05:10,510 I know 79 00:05:14,150 --> 00:05:16,110 I won't be 80 00:05:16,750 --> 00:05:18,150 fully recovered. 81 00:05:18,870 --> 00:05:21,190 Your Majesty, please don't be too worried. 82 00:05:21,190 --> 00:05:22,630 You need to rest. 83 00:05:25,230 --> 00:05:26,220 Zeng... 84 00:05:28,160 --> 00:05:29,310 His family... 85 00:05:29,570 --> 00:05:31,150 To ensure that Zeng Imperial Censor doesn't feel lonely, 86 00:05:31,150 --> 00:05:34,350 I've made his family go with him. 87 00:05:40,760 --> 00:05:43,909 I killed too many people. 88 00:05:45,350 --> 00:05:46,750 Yu... 89 00:05:48,510 --> 00:05:50,190 All the things were done by me. 90 00:05:51,510 --> 00:05:52,510 If there is karma, 91 00:05:53,030 --> 00:05:54,590 it'll happen to me. 92 00:05:55,350 --> 00:05:57,430 Your grandson won't be effected. 93 00:06:00,430 --> 00:06:02,690 I'm sorry that I made you have a hard time. 94 00:06:05,610 --> 00:06:06,830 No. 95 00:06:07,310 --> 00:06:08,770 I'm not having a hard time. 96 00:06:09,150 --> 00:06:11,440 Your Majesty, you're having a hard time. 97 00:06:12,650 --> 00:06:14,160 You know Prince Kang is... 98 00:06:15,430 --> 00:06:17,270 But you had to turn a blind eye to it 99 00:06:17,270 --> 00:06:19,430 and try to get Marquis Dingnan to help you. 100 00:06:19,430 --> 00:06:21,150 Your Majesty, 101 00:06:21,150 --> 00:06:22,230 I'm willing 102 00:06:23,070 --> 00:06:24,470 to do everything for you. 103 00:06:30,030 --> 00:06:30,870 Your Majesty, 104 00:06:31,550 --> 00:06:34,230 please don't be too worried. 105 00:06:34,960 --> 00:06:36,670 Take good care of your health. 106 00:06:46,430 --> 00:06:53,040 Please bless us. 107 00:06:54,159 --> 00:07:02,590 Please bless us. 108 00:07:02,910 --> 00:07:13,400 Please bless us. 109 00:07:13,400 --> 00:07:15,400 If it's useful to pray for blessing, 110 00:07:15,510 --> 00:07:17,440 what's the point of having an army? 111 00:07:17,870 --> 00:07:19,470 One without awe 112 00:07:20,870 --> 00:07:22,670 will be punished by God. 113 00:07:27,350 --> 00:07:28,510 You can go back now. 114 00:07:35,880 --> 00:07:36,470 You... 115 00:07:38,310 --> 00:07:40,550 He was our sibling. 116 00:07:43,190 --> 00:07:44,990 How could you do that? 117 00:07:46,230 --> 00:07:47,990 Don't worry. 118 00:07:49,030 --> 00:07:49,630 I... 119 00:07:50,870 --> 00:07:53,320 I won't hurt you. 120 00:07:54,030 --> 00:07:58,270 After all, you are now the only family member of mine. 121 00:08:07,160 --> 00:08:08,070 Let her go. 122 00:08:44,110 --> 00:08:45,970 Did my mother give you a hard time? 123 00:08:46,680 --> 00:08:47,480 Of course not. 124 00:08:49,840 --> 00:08:51,910 I know what she might have said to you even if you don't tell me. 125 00:08:51,910 --> 00:08:54,110 Listen to me. Let's go back to Qingzhou. 126 00:08:55,110 --> 00:08:56,240 Go back to Qingzhou? 127 00:08:59,230 --> 00:09:00,590 You want me to give up revenge? 128 00:09:00,590 --> 00:09:01,990 I mean after the revenge, 129 00:09:03,190 --> 00:09:05,520 let's go back to Qingzhou and get married. 130 00:09:06,190 --> 00:09:08,670 Let's first think about how we can 131 00:09:09,710 --> 00:09:12,710 stay unscathed after we take the action in the palace. 132 00:09:13,450 --> 00:09:14,510 You've got an idea? 133 00:09:16,830 --> 00:09:19,670 I'll assassinate Qi Jing after I enter the palace. 134 00:09:19,910 --> 00:09:21,150 Then you come and save him. 135 00:09:21,150 --> 00:09:21,910 I... 136 00:09:22,070 --> 00:09:23,730 As long as I'm captured by you, 137 00:09:24,280 --> 00:09:26,080 I'll have a chance to stay alive. 138 00:09:26,750 --> 00:09:28,480 By then, you'll be able to control all officials 139 00:09:28,480 --> 00:09:30,030 and prevent people from rioting. 140 00:09:30,030 --> 00:09:31,150 I think it'll work. 141 00:09:32,830 --> 00:09:34,560 But we need to discuss details. 142 00:10:08,150 --> 00:10:10,230 Greetings, Your Majesty. 143 00:10:10,230 --> 00:10:11,710 Skip the formalities. 144 00:10:12,600 --> 00:10:13,990 I'm glad you're here. 145 00:10:14,590 --> 00:10:15,510 Have a seat. 146 00:10:15,680 --> 00:10:16,350 Yes. 147 00:10:36,830 --> 00:10:37,550 Sister. 148 00:10:40,960 --> 00:10:41,670 Recently, 149 00:10:42,190 --> 00:10:44,250 I've been reminiscing about the days 150 00:10:44,430 --> 00:10:48,230 when we had fun together in our childhood. 151 00:10:49,710 --> 00:10:51,390 Back then, 152 00:10:52,520 --> 00:10:53,850 you would laugh out loud 153 00:10:54,910 --> 00:10:56,350 when you were happy. 154 00:10:57,270 --> 00:10:58,630 And after we had a quarrel, 155 00:10:58,630 --> 00:11:00,490 you would look angry and unhappy. 156 00:11:01,470 --> 00:11:04,530 You always wore your heart on your sleeve in front of me. 157 00:11:07,990 --> 00:11:10,110 I miss those days. 158 00:11:13,150 --> 00:11:15,310 If you have anything to tell me, 159 00:11:16,350 --> 00:11:18,110 please say it directly. 160 00:11:19,110 --> 00:11:20,110 I 161 00:11:23,830 --> 00:11:24,950 didn't expect 162 00:11:25,670 --> 00:11:28,590 that we would be so estranged from each other now. 163 00:11:30,150 --> 00:11:32,190 Of all my sisters, 164 00:11:33,480 --> 00:11:34,550 I loved you most 165 00:11:35,950 --> 00:11:37,280 when I was a child. 166 00:11:38,190 --> 00:11:39,870 You always begged me 167 00:11:39,950 --> 00:11:41,750 to take you around. 168 00:11:42,520 --> 00:11:45,190 Back then, you often got sick 169 00:11:46,030 --> 00:11:48,490 and had to take medicine three times per day. 170 00:11:49,070 --> 00:11:52,030 Mother could only rest assured 171 00:11:52,510 --> 00:11:54,510 after she saw you take the medicine. 172 00:11:56,510 --> 00:11:59,270 Although she was not my birth mother, 173 00:12:00,510 --> 00:12:03,510 I felt that she always showered me with motherly love. 174 00:12:04,710 --> 00:12:06,190 I remember once, 175 00:12:08,270 --> 00:12:10,630 I couldn't convince you, 176 00:12:10,990 --> 00:12:12,650 so I took you out of the palace. 177 00:12:13,030 --> 00:12:14,390 I didn't dare to go far 178 00:12:15,190 --> 00:12:19,920 and my study partner of martial arts was a Shang so we went to the Shang family's house. 179 00:12:21,470 --> 00:12:22,990 At that time, 180 00:12:23,870 --> 00:12:26,110 the members of the Shang family were not given noble titles 181 00:12:26,110 --> 00:12:28,630 and they had never had guests from the royal family. 182 00:12:28,630 --> 00:12:29,910 So they panicked 183 00:12:30,950 --> 00:12:32,630 and we caused a big mess. 184 00:12:41,270 --> 00:12:42,400 It was at that time 185 00:12:43,910 --> 00:12:45,510 I met my future husband. 186 00:12:46,600 --> 00:12:48,190 When I saw that you were so happy, 187 00:12:48,190 --> 00:12:50,450 I felt that everything I did was worth it. 188 00:12:51,710 --> 00:12:53,570 I never regretted taking you out. 189 00:12:54,710 --> 00:12:56,370 At that time, I vowed silently 190 00:12:56,990 --> 00:12:59,120 that I would get everything you wanted 191 00:12:59,200 --> 00:13:00,630 for you. 192 00:13:01,350 --> 00:13:02,190 Later, 193 00:13:04,040 --> 00:13:06,150 Mother found out about it 194 00:13:06,150 --> 00:13:07,860 and punished me severely. 195 00:13:09,280 --> 00:13:11,390 But I never regretted taking you out. 196 00:13:12,390 --> 00:13:13,920 At that time, 197 00:13:14,790 --> 00:13:16,250 I made a decision that I'd get Shang Wei 198 00:13:16,250 --> 00:13:17,380 to come to the palace 199 00:13:18,510 --> 00:13:19,640 and be your husband. 200 00:13:21,190 --> 00:13:22,390 You made it. 201 00:13:26,270 --> 00:13:28,130 But then you took him away from me. 202 00:13:29,760 --> 00:13:30,720 I 203 00:13:32,600 --> 00:13:34,470 am so sorry. 204 00:13:35,030 --> 00:13:36,470 I'm not the only one 205 00:13:38,030 --> 00:13:40,230 you should say sorry to. 206 00:13:45,390 --> 00:13:47,710 I know what you mean. 207 00:13:55,500 --> 00:13:56,670 But after all, 208 00:13:57,510 --> 00:13:59,280 we're brother and sister. 209 00:14:04,910 --> 00:14:06,270 I want you 210 00:14:10,110 --> 00:14:12,020 to help me for the last time. 211 00:14:28,080 --> 00:14:30,110 I've decided to abdicate. 212 00:14:34,350 --> 00:14:37,320 I'll abdicate in favor of Qi Huan. 213 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,390 Get up. 214 00:15:16,150 --> 00:15:17,470 Get up. Hurry. 215 00:15:20,270 --> 00:15:20,910 Get up. 216 00:15:24,800 --> 00:15:25,350 Get lost! 217 00:15:42,070 --> 00:15:43,870 What's the matter, Master Pang? 218 00:15:44,120 --> 00:15:44,980 Your Highness. 219 00:15:45,310 --> 00:15:47,640 His Majesty summoned Princess Shenghua. 220 00:15:51,750 --> 00:15:54,480 The old man has been seriously ill for a long time. 221 00:15:56,150 --> 00:15:57,950 He doesn't even want to see me. 222 00:15:59,390 --> 00:16:01,670 I didn't expect that the first person he met after he got sick was her. 223 00:16:01,670 --> 00:16:05,120 And His Majesty is making Qi Yu keep him company all the time. 224 00:16:05,670 --> 00:16:09,200 His Majesty doesn't let him be away from him for a single moment. 225 00:16:09,310 --> 00:16:10,150 Forget it. 226 00:16:10,870 --> 00:16:13,150 A woman and a child 227 00:16:13,750 --> 00:16:15,990 won't have a big impact on the situation. 228 00:16:15,990 --> 00:16:17,470 Come on, keep dancing. 229 00:16:17,950 --> 00:16:18,550 Yes. 230 00:16:30,960 --> 00:16:33,420 If Doctor Du cooperates with us, it'll work. 231 00:16:33,550 --> 00:16:35,210 What if he doesn't cooperate? 232 00:16:37,480 --> 00:16:38,910 Doesn't he care much about 233 00:16:38,910 --> 00:16:41,030 his old and bedridden mother? 234 00:16:42,870 --> 00:16:44,000 You want to threaten him with his mother? 235 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,110 That's not a good thing to do. 236 00:16:45,110 --> 00:16:46,520 I'll just bluff him 237 00:16:46,590 --> 00:16:48,050 into cooperating with us. 238 00:16:49,750 --> 00:16:50,350 By the way, 239 00:16:50,870 --> 00:16:52,400 when the emperor is being assassinated, 240 00:16:52,400 --> 00:16:54,790 the Longyin Guards must be the first group of people to go save the emperor. 241 00:16:54,790 --> 00:16:55,910 You haven't told me 242 00:16:55,990 --> 00:16:57,910 how you'll get the Zhenbei Army 243 00:16:58,430 --> 00:16:59,270 to enter the palace to save the emperor 244 00:16:59,270 --> 00:17:00,600 before Longyin Guards. 245 00:17:01,470 --> 00:17:03,260 I promise you'll be unscathed. 246 00:17:03,750 --> 00:17:05,880 We'll talk about it when we meet Mu Bai. 247 00:17:06,030 --> 00:17:08,430 Right now, we need to go back to the barracks 248 00:17:08,670 --> 00:17:10,270 and assign tasks to them. 249 00:17:13,589 --> 00:17:14,319 General Mai. 250 00:17:14,630 --> 00:17:15,630 Is His Grace here? 251 00:17:19,589 --> 00:17:20,710 Yes. Come in. 252 00:17:27,190 --> 00:17:27,849 Your Grace. 253 00:17:27,950 --> 00:17:29,610 Her Highness wants to see you. 254 00:17:34,510 --> 00:17:35,910 Go back and tell my mother 255 00:17:36,630 --> 00:17:38,070 that I have something important to do now. 256 00:17:38,070 --> 00:17:39,600 I'll go to her when I'm back. 257 00:17:39,710 --> 00:17:40,790 Her Highness said 258 00:17:40,790 --> 00:17:42,430 you must go to her now. 259 00:17:45,030 --> 00:17:47,240 I’ll go to the barracks and inspect the soldiers right now. 260 00:17:47,240 --> 00:17:50,040 I’ll come back to report to you as soon as possible. 261 00:17:53,870 --> 00:17:54,670 Okay, I'll go. 262 00:18:09,920 --> 00:18:11,990 You're a maid from Zeng's mansion? 263 00:18:13,470 --> 00:18:14,930 Did anyone visit Lord Zeng 264 00:18:15,750 --> 00:18:18,210 when that thing happened in Zeng's Mansion? 265 00:18:23,850 --> 00:18:24,390 Your Highness... 266 00:18:24,390 --> 00:18:26,390 I don't have time to waste here. 267 00:18:26,630 --> 00:18:27,190 Tell me! 268 00:18:28,150 --> 00:18:29,880 Princess Shenghua went there. 269 00:18:32,670 --> 00:18:33,530 Your Highness! 270 00:18:33,990 --> 00:18:34,680 Your Highness! 271 00:18:34,680 --> 00:18:36,080 You're about to kill her. 272 00:18:44,510 --> 00:18:46,430 Does she want to die? 273 00:18:48,310 --> 00:18:49,170 Your Highness. 274 00:18:50,110 --> 00:18:51,590 Princess Shenghua 275 00:18:51,590 --> 00:18:52,990 is not an ordinary woman. 276 00:18:53,910 --> 00:18:55,040 She did those things 277 00:18:55,470 --> 00:18:56,470 for a reason. 278 00:19:42,190 --> 00:19:45,430 What did Min do when he saw Lord Zeng's maid? 279 00:19:48,390 --> 00:19:50,120 Prince Kang got furious. 280 00:19:50,470 --> 00:19:52,800 He even wanted to kill Princess Shenghua. 281 00:19:52,830 --> 00:19:53,470 But 282 00:19:55,150 --> 00:19:56,870 he has got a wise helper. 283 00:19:59,500 --> 00:20:00,430 Pang Fu? 284 00:20:04,070 --> 00:20:05,680 He must die. 285 00:20:07,270 --> 00:20:09,550 Prince Kang trusts him very much. 286 00:20:10,630 --> 00:20:12,030 It's not easy to kill him. 287 00:20:24,250 --> 00:20:29,080 [Passport] 288 00:20:31,810 --> 00:20:34,710 [Passport] 289 00:20:41,830 --> 00:20:43,630 After you finish this task, 290 00:20:45,830 --> 00:20:47,630 you can go back to Beimo. 291 00:21:01,190 --> 00:21:03,270 Greetings, Mother. 292 00:21:03,270 --> 00:21:04,390 You may leave. 293 00:21:04,670 --> 00:21:05,270 Yes. 294 00:21:06,190 --> 00:21:07,390 Get up. 295 00:21:10,150 --> 00:21:12,910 All these years, I've been cautious with my words and actions 296 00:21:12,910 --> 00:21:14,550 to protect you. 297 00:21:15,640 --> 00:21:16,630 Unexpectedly, 298 00:21:17,710 --> 00:21:19,310 it has got us 299 00:21:19,990 --> 00:21:21,650 so estranged from each other. 300 00:21:22,560 --> 00:21:23,620 Mother, I'm sorry. 301 00:21:24,430 --> 00:21:25,690 What are your thoughts 302 00:21:27,070 --> 00:21:28,530 about getting the throne? 303 00:21:29,830 --> 00:21:30,470 Mother, 304 00:21:30,710 --> 00:21:32,390 didn't I make myself clear? 305 00:21:40,550 --> 00:21:41,230 His Majesty 306 00:21:42,710 --> 00:21:44,570 wants to abdicate in favor of you. 307 00:21:46,910 --> 00:21:48,310 How is that possible? 308 00:21:48,750 --> 00:21:50,430 He tried his best to kill me. 309 00:21:50,990 --> 00:21:51,670 He's always afraid 310 00:21:51,670 --> 00:21:53,270 I would be a threat to his throne. 311 00:21:53,270 --> 00:21:54,390 How come he's willing to abdicate in favor of me? 312 00:21:54,390 --> 00:21:56,120 Maybe it's because he's too old 313 00:21:57,100 --> 00:21:58,510 and sick. 314 00:21:58,720 --> 00:22:01,380 I don't care whether he is pretending to be sorry 315 00:22:01,470 --> 00:22:02,810 or he really wants to make up for our loss. 316 00:22:02,810 --> 00:22:04,270 This is a rare opportunity 317 00:22:05,790 --> 00:22:07,190 for us. 318 00:22:11,030 --> 00:22:13,150 Don't you know what situation we're in? 319 00:22:13,150 --> 00:22:14,710 There is chaos in our country. 320 00:22:14,710 --> 00:22:15,830 And our foreign enemies are waiting for a chance to invade. 321 00:22:15,830 --> 00:22:17,070 Nanxia has lasted for over a hundred years. 322 00:22:17,070 --> 00:22:18,270 Are you really going to let Qi Min 323 00:22:18,270 --> 00:22:19,950 get our country ruined? 324 00:22:19,950 --> 00:22:21,150 You'll regret when you see 325 00:22:21,150 --> 00:22:23,190 that the people of Nanxia 326 00:22:23,190 --> 00:22:24,960 suffer because of your inaction. 327 00:22:24,960 --> 00:22:25,430 Mother. 328 00:22:26,440 --> 00:22:28,100 Qi Min won't make a good ruler, 329 00:22:28,470 --> 00:22:29,800 but Qi Yu is still there. 330 00:22:29,800 --> 00:22:30,840 Qi Yu is too young 331 00:22:31,480 --> 00:22:33,230 to be the emperor that'll stabilize the country. 332 00:22:33,230 --> 00:22:35,070 So I can stabilize the country? 333 00:22:35,070 --> 00:22:36,030 You can. 334 00:22:37,030 --> 00:22:38,950 Because you have Prime Minister Lin and me to help you. 335 00:22:38,950 --> 00:22:41,950 Because the people and the officials long for a good ruler. 336 00:22:41,950 --> 00:22:43,790 Let me tell you, you'll be able to rule and stabilize the country. 337 00:22:43,790 --> 00:22:44,720 Enough, Mother. 338 00:22:45,910 --> 00:22:46,750 Stop. 339 00:22:46,750 --> 00:22:48,310 Don't you know me? 340 00:22:48,830 --> 00:22:50,630 I don't want to rule the country. 341 00:22:51,440 --> 00:22:53,370 I won't be a good emperor of Nanxia. 342 00:22:56,230 --> 00:22:57,910 Why are you so heartless? 343 00:23:06,790 --> 00:23:08,790 If you give up the chance to be the emperor, 344 00:23:08,790 --> 00:23:10,190 how will you repay 345 00:23:10,310 --> 00:23:12,510 your parents who were unfairly killed? 346 00:23:13,080 --> 00:23:14,830 How will you repay 347 00:23:16,710 --> 00:23:19,170 those who risked their lives to protect you? 348 00:23:21,480 --> 00:23:22,940 Have you thought about it? 349 00:23:23,470 --> 00:23:24,030 Fine. 350 00:23:24,310 --> 00:23:26,110 You don't care about them at all. 351 00:23:26,400 --> 00:23:28,080 How about me and your foster father? 352 00:23:28,080 --> 00:23:29,080 He and I 353 00:23:29,550 --> 00:23:31,310 tried our best to bring you up. 354 00:23:31,630 --> 00:23:32,830 Do you see us 355 00:23:33,070 --> 00:23:34,830 as dirt in your eyes 356 00:23:34,830 --> 00:23:37,230 and want to get rid of me as soon as possible? 357 00:23:38,550 --> 00:23:40,030 Mother, don't say that. 358 00:23:40,390 --> 00:23:41,550 You and I both know 359 00:23:42,070 --> 00:23:43,660 all our misfortune 360 00:23:43,660 --> 00:23:44,920 was brought by Qi Jing. 361 00:23:45,840 --> 00:23:47,750 He's too old to be the emperor now. 362 00:23:47,750 --> 00:23:49,030 So he wants me to be the emperor. 363 00:23:49,030 --> 00:23:50,390 If I just accept his offer, 364 00:23:50,390 --> 00:23:53,120 it means he won't be punished the way he should be. 365 00:23:53,750 --> 00:23:54,550 Besides, 366 00:23:55,230 --> 00:23:56,830 all our loved ones 367 00:23:57,070 --> 00:23:59,430 were killed by Qi Jing. 368 00:23:59,790 --> 00:24:00,390 And 369 00:24:01,630 --> 00:24:03,080 because of him, 370 00:24:03,300 --> 00:24:05,150 Mai lost all her family. 371 00:24:05,550 --> 00:24:06,750 If I accept his offer, 372 00:24:07,030 --> 00:24:09,710 it means I'll betray 373 00:24:09,910 --> 00:24:11,770 the people wrongly killed by him. 374 00:24:14,950 --> 00:24:15,830 After all, 375 00:24:16,670 --> 00:24:18,510 you only care about Mai. 376 00:24:20,950 --> 00:24:22,790 You really think Mai 377 00:24:22,990 --> 00:24:26,920 is more important than the well-being of all the people in our country? 378 00:24:31,830 --> 00:24:32,480 Mother. 379 00:24:33,320 --> 00:24:34,720 I don't want to be a ruler. 380 00:24:36,710 --> 00:24:38,510 I just want to protect 381 00:24:39,950 --> 00:24:43,270 all my loved ones in my life. 382 00:24:45,830 --> 00:24:47,400 As long as I can be with Mai, 383 00:24:49,470 --> 00:24:52,470 I'm willing to be impoverished and live in a shabby house. 384 00:24:52,470 --> 00:24:53,930 As long as I can be with her, 385 00:24:54,150 --> 00:24:56,410 I'm willing to face all the difficulties 386 00:24:57,430 --> 00:24:58,830 and bear all sufferings. 387 00:25:01,830 --> 00:25:02,820 You can 388 00:25:05,910 --> 00:25:08,030 sacrifice everything for Mai? 389 00:25:08,710 --> 00:25:09,750 In your eyes, 390 00:25:11,910 --> 00:25:14,230 she's the only important person, right? 391 00:25:16,190 --> 00:25:16,790 Fine. 392 00:25:17,990 --> 00:25:19,550 If you want to leave, 393 00:25:21,230 --> 00:25:22,550 just leave. 394 00:25:22,990 --> 00:25:23,630 Leave. 395 00:25:24,110 --> 00:25:25,710 I don't want to see you again. 396 00:25:27,230 --> 00:25:28,070 Get lost! 397 00:25:31,150 --> 00:25:31,910 Get lost! 398 00:26:17,390 --> 00:26:18,320 Prime Minister. 399 00:26:18,590 --> 00:26:21,320 This is a letter from Marquis Dingnan's Mansion. 400 00:26:35,140 --> 00:26:38,620 [7:45 a.m., Liuyun Temple] 401 00:26:42,190 --> 00:26:50,430 [Daxiong Hall] 402 00:27:06,310 --> 00:27:07,910 Greetings, Your Highness. 403 00:27:09,230 --> 00:27:11,030 Prime Minister Lin, have a seat. 404 00:27:31,800 --> 00:27:32,960 Do you know that 405 00:27:34,110 --> 00:27:36,590 His Majesty summoned me 406 00:27:37,430 --> 00:27:40,490 and told me that he wanted to abdicate in favor of Yizhi. 407 00:27:42,110 --> 00:27:42,910 Abdicate? 408 00:27:46,910 --> 00:27:49,370 It's for the sake of the emperor's grandson. 409 00:27:49,870 --> 00:27:51,870 It's good that there won't be a coup. 410 00:27:53,270 --> 00:27:53,910 Yes. 411 00:27:58,510 --> 00:28:01,070 I asked you to come today 412 00:28:02,360 --> 00:28:04,220 because I want you to do me a favor. 413 00:28:05,750 --> 00:28:08,830 Prime Minister Lin, do you and your wife hope 414 00:28:09,750 --> 00:28:11,750 to marry your daughter soon? 415 00:28:13,670 --> 00:28:16,710 Your Highness, do you want to hold the wedding for them ahead of schedule? 416 00:28:16,710 --> 00:28:17,280 Yes. 417 00:28:17,830 --> 00:28:18,790 Why? 418 00:28:21,710 --> 00:28:23,070 Our children are bound by the engagement document. 419 00:28:23,070 --> 00:28:25,130 They'll get married sooner or later. 420 00:28:25,390 --> 00:28:27,950 It'll be better if their wedding is held on the day when Yizhi ascends the throne. 421 00:28:27,950 --> 00:28:31,210 Then they'll be the emperor and the empress on the same day. 422 00:28:32,990 --> 00:28:33,710 Yes. 423 00:28:35,390 --> 00:28:38,590 Your Highness, if you have met any problems, just tell me. 424 00:28:42,310 --> 00:28:43,190 Does Yizhi 425 00:28:44,800 --> 00:28:46,460 not want to marry my daughter? 426 00:28:46,470 --> 00:28:47,460 Not exactly. 427 00:28:49,950 --> 00:28:52,390 The situation is not stable now. 428 00:28:53,400 --> 00:28:54,150 What if 429 00:28:55,670 --> 00:28:56,930 something goes wrong, 430 00:28:58,600 --> 00:29:00,460 there will be more trouble for us. 431 00:29:00,510 --> 00:29:02,510 Your Highness, even if you didn't tell me about it, 432 00:29:02,510 --> 00:29:04,150 I can understand. 433 00:29:06,390 --> 00:29:08,990 Who is able to surpass my daughter 434 00:29:09,230 --> 00:29:10,760 and win Yizhi's affection? 435 00:29:11,190 --> 00:29:11,790 Who is she? 436 00:29:13,470 --> 00:29:14,110 Mai. 437 00:29:14,840 --> 00:29:15,430 Mai? 438 00:29:17,560 --> 00:29:19,270 The Mai from the Zhenbei Army? 439 00:29:20,110 --> 00:29:21,270 Mai is a woman? 440 00:29:22,750 --> 00:29:26,030 I didn’t mean to hide it from you. 441 00:29:26,510 --> 00:29:30,170 After all, we are like family and should be honest with each other. 442 00:29:30,270 --> 00:29:32,310 I invited you to come here today 443 00:29:32,990 --> 00:29:34,470 to tell you 444 00:29:34,670 --> 00:29:37,070 that even though Yizhi has a crush on Mai, 445 00:29:37,790 --> 00:29:39,310 I'll only allow 446 00:29:39,790 --> 00:29:41,990 Yizhi to marry Zerou. 447 00:29:45,230 --> 00:29:46,070 But 448 00:29:46,590 --> 00:29:49,350 I'm afraid Yizhi is too young 449 00:29:49,550 --> 00:29:50,630 and immature, 450 00:29:50,910 --> 00:29:52,170 so he'll be impulsive. 451 00:29:53,190 --> 00:29:53,870 Yes. 452 00:29:55,510 --> 00:29:57,710 Zerou will be the empress in the future. 453 00:29:59,350 --> 00:30:01,590 She should accept the fact that his husband will have concubines. 454 00:30:01,590 --> 00:30:03,220 Since Yizhi likes Mai, 455 00:30:03,830 --> 00:30:05,040 after the wedding, 456 00:30:05,470 --> 00:30:07,400 Yizhi can let Mai be his concubine. 457 00:30:08,710 --> 00:30:09,430 No. 458 00:30:11,230 --> 00:30:14,270 Mai can never be a member of my family. 459 00:30:15,350 --> 00:30:15,990 Why not? 460 00:30:16,230 --> 00:30:16,910 Because 461 00:30:18,950 --> 00:30:21,870 Mai is Han Huaicheng’s daughter. 462 00:30:22,390 --> 00:30:24,250 She is Han Huaicheng's daughter? 463 00:30:29,120 --> 00:30:32,470 [Lin's Mansion] 464 00:30:39,730 --> 00:30:47,650 [Your Excellency: An emperor should consider it his priority to pay tributes to God and ancestors.] 465 00:30:39,730 --> 00:30:47,650 [An emperor should protect the interests of his people and be kind to his people.] 466 00:30:51,260 --> 00:30:53,850 [Your Excellency] 467 00:30:55,680 --> 00:30:59,130 [Your Excellency] 468 00:31:01,730 --> 00:31:05,360 [Your Excellency: An emperor] 469 00:31:08,640 --> 00:31:13,340 [Your Excellency: The way an emperor rules its country] 470 00:31:14,300 --> 00:31:16,750 [Virtue] 471 00:31:17,100 --> 00:31:20,270 [I'll abdicate in favor of my grandson Qi Yu.] 472 00:31:38,780 --> 00:31:42,060 [I'll abdicate in favor of my grandson Qi Yu. Qi Yu will be the legitimate emperor of Nanxia.] 473 00:31:38,780 --> 00:31:42,060 [All the people in my country should be informed of this decision.] 474 00:31:50,540 --> 00:31:53,120 [I'll abdicate in favor of my grandson Qi Yu. Qi Yu will be the legitimate emperor of Nanxia.] 475 00:31:50,540 --> 00:31:53,120 [All the people in my country should be informed of this decision.] 476 00:32:07,670 --> 00:32:09,900 [Your Excellency: An emperor should consider it his priority to pay tributes to God and ancestors.] 477 00:32:07,670 --> 00:32:09,900 [An emperor should protect the interests of his people and be kind to his people.] 478 00:32:07,670 --> 00:32:09,900 [An emperor should protect his country from foreign invaders and develop his country.] 479 00:32:14,690 --> 00:32:18,560 [However, my grandson Qi Yu is too young to be the new emperor.] 480 00:32:14,690 --> 00:32:18,560 [So I'll abdicate in favor of Shang Yizhi, son of the former Crown Prince. All the people in my country should be informed of this decision.] 481 00:32:31,150 --> 00:32:32,880 Prime Minister Lin, do you know 482 00:32:33,710 --> 00:32:34,350 why 483 00:32:35,470 --> 00:32:37,510 I asked you 484 00:32:38,910 --> 00:32:40,790 to return the document of edict? 485 00:32:42,070 --> 00:32:43,240 No. 486 00:32:44,550 --> 00:32:46,990 Have a guess. 487 00:32:52,550 --> 00:32:55,010 I'll forgive you for anything you might say. 488 00:32:55,950 --> 00:32:57,150 I venture to guess 489 00:32:59,550 --> 00:33:01,310 that you want to 490 00:33:02,750 --> 00:33:04,610 appoint someone as Crown Prince. 491 00:33:08,070 --> 00:33:09,430 Then guess 492 00:33:10,350 --> 00:33:12,440 who I'll appoint. 493 00:33:15,070 --> 00:33:16,270 I dare not. 494 00:33:17,750 --> 00:33:21,540 I dare not guess who the Crown Prince should be. 495 00:33:23,470 --> 00:33:24,270 Yu 496 00:33:26,310 --> 00:33:28,310 is too young. 497 00:33:30,520 --> 00:33:34,830 If I let Qi Min be the Crown Prince, 498 00:33:37,790 --> 00:33:38,950 Yu 499 00:33:41,350 --> 00:33:43,350 will be killed. 500 00:33:46,540 --> 00:33:47,340 Your Majesty. 501 00:33:58,310 --> 00:34:00,110 The dilemma happens again. 502 00:34:03,230 --> 00:34:06,230 It's karma. 503 00:34:16,630 --> 00:34:17,429 Your Majesty. 504 00:35:01,120 --> 00:35:02,720 I'm here to save His Majesty. 505 00:35:02,770 --> 00:35:03,550 Father. 506 00:35:03,680 --> 00:35:04,460 -I... -Your Highness. 507 00:35:04,460 --> 00:35:05,190 Go away. 508 00:35:05,470 --> 00:35:06,590 I'm here to save His Majesty. 509 00:35:06,590 --> 00:35:08,230 His Majesty was too tired. He has just fallen asleep. 510 00:35:08,230 --> 00:35:09,910 Who is making so much noise? 511 00:35:18,830 --> 00:35:20,070 Your Highness... 512 00:35:21,640 --> 00:35:23,640 Prime Minister Lin, nice to see you. 513 00:35:24,590 --> 00:35:25,590 I felt bored 514 00:35:25,950 --> 00:35:27,990 so I was joking with Mr. Deng. 515 00:35:28,670 --> 00:35:29,590 Right? 516 00:35:33,030 --> 00:35:36,290 Prime Minister Lin, you talked to my father for a long time. 517 00:35:36,510 --> 00:35:38,950 Were you discussing something very important? 518 00:35:38,950 --> 00:35:39,810 Your Highness. 519 00:35:40,630 --> 00:35:43,290 His Majesty and I discussed some state affairs. 520 00:35:44,470 --> 00:35:46,510 My policy proposal has been sent 521 00:35:46,510 --> 00:35:47,630 to the Cabinet for a long time. 522 00:35:47,630 --> 00:35:49,160 But I haven't received any feedback. 523 00:35:49,160 --> 00:35:51,750 I don't know who I should ask about it. 524 00:35:53,230 --> 00:35:55,700 It's my fault. Please forgive me, Your Highness. 525 00:35:55,700 --> 00:35:58,270 As you know, the officials have got many things to deal with recently. 526 00:35:58,270 --> 00:36:01,360 It's understandable that they forgot to deal with your proposal. 527 00:36:01,360 --> 00:36:04,030 But they shouldn't have just ignored it. 528 00:36:04,030 --> 00:36:06,470 I will go to the Ministry of Revenue now. 529 00:36:06,470 --> 00:36:07,510 No need, no need. 530 00:36:07,710 --> 00:36:10,240 Prime Minister Lin, you don't have to do that. 531 00:36:10,310 --> 00:36:11,540 As you said, 532 00:36:11,750 --> 00:36:13,950 you have many other things to deal with. 533 00:36:14,230 --> 00:36:15,750 I can wait. 534 00:36:16,480 --> 00:36:19,350 But I heard that 535 00:36:19,710 --> 00:36:22,190 your found a husband for your daughter. 536 00:36:22,510 --> 00:36:23,470 I guess 537 00:36:23,710 --> 00:36:27,150 you must be busy with making arrangements for that. 538 00:36:28,310 --> 00:36:29,460 My apologies. 539 00:36:29,640 --> 00:36:30,830 You're right. 540 00:36:30,830 --> 00:36:32,440 What a pity. 541 00:36:33,470 --> 00:36:35,030 If I knew 542 00:36:35,310 --> 00:36:37,170 you were marrying your daughter, 543 00:36:37,230 --> 00:36:40,790 I would come to your mansion in person and propose to your daughter. 544 00:36:40,790 --> 00:36:42,270 Your Highness, you must be joking. 545 00:36:42,270 --> 00:36:43,360 My daughter is naughty. 546 00:36:43,360 --> 00:36:45,230 I did a bad job in disciplining her. 547 00:36:45,230 --> 00:36:47,950 You're way out of her league. 548 00:36:51,870 --> 00:36:52,590 Well said. 549 00:36:53,950 --> 00:36:54,630 Actually, 550 00:36:55,470 --> 00:36:58,030 though my cousin is naughty, 551 00:36:58,030 --> 00:36:59,890 he is a handsome and talented man. 552 00:37:00,550 --> 00:37:01,680 Prime Minister Lin. 553 00:37:03,530 --> 00:37:05,390 You should be satisfied with him. 554 00:37:07,750 --> 00:37:09,950 Since my father is asleep, 555 00:37:10,320 --> 00:37:12,270 I'll come later. 556 00:37:14,190 --> 00:37:15,580 See you, Your Highness. 557 00:37:29,620 --> 00:37:30,370 Where’s Mai? 558 00:37:31,870 --> 00:37:32,750 Your Grace. 559 00:37:32,890 --> 00:37:36,040 General Mai hasn’t gone to the barracks and hasn't returned yet. 560 00:37:36,040 --> 00:37:36,880 Okay. 561 00:37:44,590 --> 00:37:45,450 Young Marquis. 562 00:37:49,150 --> 00:37:49,910 Put it down. 563 00:37:58,160 --> 00:37:59,110 I'll leave now. 564 00:38:14,510 --> 00:38:15,240 What is this? 565 00:38:15,750 --> 00:38:18,320 It'll help you escape. 566 00:38:18,430 --> 00:38:19,270 How? 567 00:38:19,680 --> 00:38:21,480 If His Majesty sees that the assassin 568 00:38:21,480 --> 00:38:22,750 is in a Longyin Guard's uniform, 569 00:38:22,750 --> 00:38:23,670 what will come to his mind? 570 00:38:23,670 --> 00:38:25,130 He'll definitely believe 571 00:38:25,150 --> 00:38:27,510 that the assassin is a Longyin guard. 572 00:38:28,220 --> 00:38:29,680 Then His Majesty 573 00:38:29,680 --> 00:38:31,270 won't let 574 00:38:31,630 --> 00:38:33,270 the Longyin Guards look for the assassin. 575 00:38:33,270 --> 00:38:35,050 The Longyin Guards will be busy with proving their innocence. 576 00:38:35,050 --> 00:38:36,180 This trick will undoubtedly 577 00:38:36,180 --> 00:38:38,380 make it easier for us to take the action. 578 00:38:39,900 --> 00:38:40,910 That's a good idea. 579 00:38:40,910 --> 00:38:42,620 A thief cries "Catch the thief!" 580 00:38:42,620 --> 00:38:45,300 Longyin Guards try to find the fake Longyin Guard. 581 00:38:45,300 --> 00:38:46,840 If everything goes as planned, 582 00:38:46,840 --> 00:38:47,970 who do you think 583 00:38:48,110 --> 00:38:50,410 will be the right group of people to protect His Majesty and investigate the case? 584 00:38:50,410 --> 00:38:52,150 The Zhenbei Army, of course. 585 00:38:52,510 --> 00:38:55,150 When the Zhenbei Army is ordered to protect His Majesty, 586 00:38:55,150 --> 00:38:57,810 it'll be easy to get you out of the palace safely. 587 00:39:01,230 --> 00:39:03,070 Is there anything else I need to pay attention to? 588 00:39:03,070 --> 00:39:04,440 There's one thing you need to do. 589 00:39:04,440 --> 00:39:05,950 Keep telling yourself 590 00:39:06,470 --> 00:39:08,070 that you're a Longyin Guard. 591 00:39:38,170 --> 00:39:38,950 Mai. 592 00:39:39,470 --> 00:39:40,350 Why were we 593 00:39:40,350 --> 00:39:43,750 asked to get ready to go to the palace and protect His Majesty? 594 00:39:43,990 --> 00:39:46,120 Is Marshal Shang going to stage a coup? 595 00:39:58,670 --> 00:40:01,130 Marshal Shang doesn’t want to be the emperor. 596 00:40:01,130 --> 00:40:02,460 There'll be an assassin 597 00:40:02,990 --> 00:40:04,860 who wants to assassinate the emperor. 598 00:40:04,860 --> 00:40:07,150 But why were we asked to enter the palace to protect His Majesty 599 00:40:07,150 --> 00:40:10,080 and then get the assassin out of the palace secretly? 600 00:40:12,400 --> 00:40:13,660 Because this assassin 601 00:40:14,390 --> 00:40:15,270 knows you well. 602 00:40:21,600 --> 00:40:22,280 Mai. 603 00:40:22,990 --> 00:40:23,960 Will you be the assassin? 604 00:40:23,960 --> 00:40:24,470 Yes. 605 00:40:25,970 --> 00:40:27,710 Because I know why Marshal Shang’s father 606 00:40:27,710 --> 00:40:29,000 killed my family. 607 00:40:32,310 --> 00:40:33,640 Because of the emperor? 608 00:40:33,990 --> 00:40:34,830 No way. 609 00:40:35,190 --> 00:40:36,670 Duke Shengguo made great contributions to winning battles 610 00:40:36,670 --> 00:40:37,870 and was loyal to His Majesty. 611 00:40:37,870 --> 00:40:39,150 Why was he so cruel 612 00:40:39,440 --> 00:40:40,870 as to kill his great helper, a protector of the country? 613 00:40:40,870 --> 00:40:42,870 I also want to ask him this question. 614 00:40:47,000 --> 00:40:47,750 Mai. 615 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:50,460 I don't mean to throw cold water on your plan. 616 00:40:50,460 --> 00:40:52,190 But have you ever thought about 617 00:40:52,470 --> 00:40:53,950 how you're going to escape 618 00:40:54,350 --> 00:40:55,680 if you fail this time? 619 00:40:57,470 --> 00:40:58,390 Don't worry. 620 00:40:59,490 --> 00:41:01,220 If that critical moment comes, 621 00:41:02,350 --> 00:41:03,990 I will die with him. 622 00:41:05,090 --> 00:41:06,990 By then, Marshal Shang will take the Zhenbei Army 623 00:41:06,990 --> 00:41:08,120 to save His Majesty. 624 00:41:08,630 --> 00:41:10,160 They'll be rewarded for it. 625 00:41:10,470 --> 00:41:11,400 The Zhenbei army 626 00:41:11,990 --> 00:41:13,150 will not be suspected and implicated in the assassination. 627 00:41:13,150 --> 00:41:14,480 But in order to kill him, 628 00:41:14,590 --> 00:41:16,480 you'll probably die. Is it worth it? 629 00:41:16,480 --> 00:41:17,470 How many times 630 00:41:18,750 --> 00:41:20,950 have we risked our lives all these days? 631 00:41:20,990 --> 00:41:23,390 We saved ourselves from danger every time. 632 00:41:23,840 --> 00:41:25,500 With you and the Zhenbei Army, 633 00:41:25,990 --> 00:41:27,790 I believe this time I'll still be fine. 634 00:41:27,790 --> 00:41:29,450 I firmly believe I'll be fine. 635 00:41:30,810 --> 00:41:31,490 Mai. 636 00:41:32,650 --> 00:41:33,510 Don’t worry. 637 00:41:34,790 --> 00:41:36,990 I will get you out the palace safely.