1 00:00:21,080 --> 00:00:23,840 ♪The world decays, in gloom I stray♪ 2 00:00:23,840 --> 00:00:26,900 ♪Right and wrong, in frost engraved♪ 3 00:00:27,360 --> 00:00:32,750 ♪On dreams of love, blades clash and sway♪ 4 00:00:36,590 --> 00:00:39,240 ♪Alone I ride, blood still unswayed♪ 5 00:00:39,240 --> 00:00:42,370 ♪Through heaven's mirth and earth's despair♪ 6 00:00:42,930 --> 00:00:48,370 ♪Toasting the moon, I drink the chill air♪ 7 00:00:50,640 --> 00:00:52,800 ♪Though hearts like battlefields may be♪ 8 00:00:52,800 --> 00:00:55,300 ♪Let fate write its uncertainty♪ 9 00:00:55,470 --> 00:00:58,480 ♪From this life to the great unknown♪ 10 00:00:58,750 --> 00:01:05,150 ♪Who'll stand with me, on thrones unknown?♪ 11 00:01:06,080 --> 00:01:10,400 ♪I'll wander through this life to guard you♪ 12 00:01:10,640 --> 00:01:13,660 ♪Through mortal realms, serene I roam♪ 13 00:01:13,800 --> 00:01:17,520 ♪With you, the world becomes my home♪ 14 00:01:18,200 --> 00:01:21,400 ♪Unbroken, bold, as I have sworn♪ 15 00:01:21,580 --> 00:01:25,970 ♪I'll roam this life, and feel no torn♪ 16 00:01:26,170 --> 00:01:29,320 ♪Our souls embraced, no regret born♪ 17 00:01:29,320 --> 00:01:33,100 ♪By twilight's lamp, though night be worn♪ 18 00:01:33,700 --> 00:01:36,750 ♪Through deepest dark, I'll find the morn♪ 19 00:01:36,750 --> 00:01:40,990 =Fight For Love= 20 00:01:41,020 --> 00:01:43,940 =Episode 5= 21 00:01:48,840 --> 00:01:50,000 The death of 70,000 soldiers 22 00:01:50,150 --> 00:01:51,710 will bring trouble to even our families. 23 00:01:52,640 --> 00:01:53,560 You have to decide 24 00:01:54,400 --> 00:01:55,840 whether you're leaving or staying. 25 00:01:56,430 --> 00:01:57,790 You're leaving already? 26 00:01:58,840 --> 00:02:00,350 But what about your reputation? 27 00:02:00,510 --> 00:02:01,400 I'm a woman too 28 00:02:02,070 --> 00:02:03,480 and I understand your choices. 29 00:02:04,200 --> 00:02:05,510 But you don't have to 30 00:02:05,510 --> 00:02:06,790 all turn against me. 31 00:02:07,280 --> 00:02:08,560 I never said I would leave 32 00:02:08,560 --> 00:02:09,680 to marry someone else. 33 00:02:16,120 --> 00:02:17,520 But after all these years, 34 00:02:17,910 --> 00:02:19,080 don't you love your husband 35 00:02:19,520 --> 00:02:21,680 even a little bit? 36 00:02:29,310 --> 00:02:30,360 I will not leave. 37 00:02:30,800 --> 00:02:31,870 When Mother passed away, 38 00:02:32,430 --> 00:02:33,800 she left this family in my care. 39 00:02:34,400 --> 00:02:35,750 My husband is dead. 40 00:02:36,190 --> 00:02:37,400 But I must 41 00:02:37,400 --> 00:02:38,240 protect this family 42 00:02:39,360 --> 00:02:40,520 for him and Mother. 43 00:02:42,630 --> 00:02:43,470 Lan, 44 00:02:44,520 --> 00:02:45,750 you're pregnant. 45 00:02:46,310 --> 00:02:47,150 What's your decision? 46 00:02:53,910 --> 00:02:55,150 I do not want to leave. 47 00:02:57,910 --> 00:02:59,240 But my father pressured me. 48 00:03:01,870 --> 00:03:02,710 I have to go home 49 00:03:02,710 --> 00:03:03,910 and give birth to the baby. 50 00:03:11,310 --> 00:03:13,240 I never dared to speak my mind at home. 51 00:03:15,150 --> 00:03:16,590 Now, my husband is gone. 52 00:03:18,800 --> 00:03:20,190 What choice do I have? 53 00:03:29,190 --> 00:03:30,310 You don't have any children. 54 00:03:31,030 --> 00:03:32,430 You can leave or stay as you please. 55 00:03:33,030 --> 00:03:34,240 But it's not the same for us. 56 00:03:35,030 --> 00:03:36,800 Our children are still here. 57 00:03:38,120 --> 00:03:39,520 It breaks our hearts 58 00:03:40,750 --> 00:03:42,710 when you pressure us to leave. 59 00:03:42,710 --> 00:03:43,750 Is it so wrong of me 60 00:03:44,360 --> 00:03:45,360 to leave this family? 61 00:03:46,280 --> 00:03:47,120 Alright. 62 00:03:51,240 --> 00:03:52,590 Am I interrupting? 63 00:04:00,310 --> 00:04:01,590 Will you stop me as well? 64 00:04:05,030 --> 00:04:05,870 Right. 65 00:04:06,680 --> 00:04:07,910 You and Wei Jun 66 00:04:07,910 --> 00:04:08,870 were only betrothed, 67 00:04:09,150 --> 00:04:10,520 yet you chose to become his widow. 68 00:04:11,150 --> 00:04:12,710 How could a loyal woman like you 69 00:04:13,360 --> 00:04:14,200 stand someone like me 70 00:04:14,210 --> 00:04:16,070 who is leaving so ungratefully? 71 00:04:21,750 --> 00:04:23,120 Life isn't easy for us women. 72 00:04:24,360 --> 00:04:25,600 And what I care about least 73 00:04:26,040 --> 00:04:27,240 is the reputation. 74 00:04:27,720 --> 00:04:28,830 So, I'll never hold you back 75 00:04:29,000 --> 00:04:29,950 with that kind of thing. 76 00:04:31,950 --> 00:04:33,720 I've seen the world outside Huajing City. 77 00:04:34,270 --> 00:04:35,110 So, 78 00:04:35,240 --> 00:04:36,800 even if all of you want to leave, 79 00:04:37,160 --> 00:04:38,120 I will not stop you. 80 00:04:39,120 --> 00:04:40,000 You make your choices 81 00:04:40,680 --> 00:04:42,390 about your own lives. 82 00:04:47,680 --> 00:04:48,920 We all understand. 83 00:04:49,270 --> 00:04:50,110 But Ms. Chu, 84 00:04:50,480 --> 00:04:52,390 you shouldn't be saying that. 85 00:04:53,720 --> 00:04:54,560 That's right. 86 00:04:55,160 --> 00:04:56,120 But at present, 87 00:04:56,120 --> 00:04:57,190 Wei Yun is in prison. 88 00:04:58,040 --> 00:04:58,950 You can't leave 89 00:04:59,310 --> 00:05:01,120 without his divorce papers, right? 90 00:05:01,950 --> 00:05:02,920 I am here today 91 00:05:02,920 --> 00:05:04,000 because I want you 92 00:05:04,430 --> 00:05:05,430 to give me a hand. 93 00:05:06,040 --> 00:05:06,880 Let's not make a move 94 00:05:07,070 --> 00:05:08,560 until Wei Yun gets back. 95 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:18,040 What Ms. Chu just said 96 00:05:18,430 --> 00:05:19,680 makes sense. 97 00:05:20,120 --> 00:05:20,960 At this moment, 98 00:05:21,160 --> 00:05:22,920 our priority is to get Yun out. 99 00:05:32,750 --> 00:05:34,120 If you spoke up for me 100 00:05:34,120 --> 00:05:35,310 just to secure my help, 101 00:05:35,630 --> 00:05:36,830 that really wasn't necessary. 102 00:05:37,950 --> 00:05:38,800 My great-uncle 103 00:05:38,800 --> 00:05:40,120 is the Duke of Ning's tutor 104 00:05:40,680 --> 00:05:41,920 but he remains impartial. 105 00:05:42,560 --> 00:05:43,800 Otherwise, he wouldn't have come 106 00:05:43,800 --> 00:05:45,040 to stop Can Yan in person 107 00:05:45,310 --> 00:05:46,510 and confront the Duke of Ning. 108 00:05:47,160 --> 00:05:48,800 If there's injustice in Yun's case, 109 00:05:49,120 --> 00:05:50,510 he will also speak out. 110 00:05:51,190 --> 00:05:52,680 I don't need to push him. 111 00:06:06,360 --> 00:06:07,200 (Wei Ya,) 112 00:06:09,430 --> 00:06:10,310 (how I wish) 113 00:06:10,310 --> 00:06:11,160 (I did not love you.) 114 00:06:11,160 --> 00:06:13,380 (Xie Jiu) 115 00:06:13,870 --> 00:06:14,920 (You always asked me) 116 00:06:14,920 --> 00:06:15,920 (to write to you.) 117 00:06:21,800 --> 00:06:23,720 But now, I can only 118 00:06:23,720 --> 00:06:24,830 burn the letter. 119 00:06:37,310 --> 00:06:38,160 You aren't 120 00:06:38,160 --> 00:06:39,160 as heartless 121 00:06:39,680 --> 00:06:40,630 as you claim to be. 122 00:06:41,600 --> 00:06:42,510 To me, 123 00:06:43,160 --> 00:06:44,560 you're a very loyal woman. 124 00:06:50,430 --> 00:06:51,270 You misunderstand me. 125 00:06:52,360 --> 00:06:53,200 Everything I do 126 00:06:54,070 --> 00:06:55,830 is for my own benefit. 127 00:06:56,750 --> 00:06:57,870 What could be wrong 128 00:06:58,560 --> 00:06:59,400 with self-interest? 129 00:07:04,310 --> 00:07:06,680 Your family only values legitimate children. 130 00:07:07,390 --> 00:07:08,230 I suppose 131 00:07:08,430 --> 00:07:09,510 you went through a lot 132 00:07:09,680 --> 00:07:10,680 before you came this far. 133 00:07:12,870 --> 00:07:13,870 No one else knows 134 00:07:15,190 --> 00:07:16,950 what you have been through. 135 00:07:20,800 --> 00:07:22,430 You don't think I'm heartless? 136 00:07:23,750 --> 00:07:24,830 Soon after my husband died, 137 00:07:25,560 --> 00:07:27,360 I wanted to leave his family. 138 00:07:27,870 --> 00:07:29,430 I only believe what I see. 139 00:07:30,070 --> 00:07:31,240 What I saw just now 140 00:07:31,720 --> 00:07:32,680 was a loyal woman 141 00:07:32,680 --> 00:07:34,120 who loved her husband. 142 00:07:35,000 --> 00:07:37,000 But I can't kill myself for my husband 143 00:07:38,040 --> 00:07:39,270 like Chun tried to do. 144 00:07:39,950 --> 00:07:40,870 I'm a Xie. 145 00:07:41,680 --> 00:07:43,430 I've never been able to control my life. 146 00:07:44,720 --> 00:07:45,560 I have to live. 147 00:07:46,160 --> 00:07:47,510 I must struggle to survive. 148 00:07:47,870 --> 00:07:49,720 I've been struggling all these years. 149 00:07:50,040 --> 00:07:51,160 How could I kill myself 150 00:07:51,160 --> 00:07:52,040 just for a man? 151 00:07:54,120 --> 00:07:55,240 But I miss him. 152 00:07:56,630 --> 00:07:58,680 I miss him every single minute. 153 00:07:59,920 --> 00:08:00,760 You are not wrong. 154 00:08:01,950 --> 00:08:03,270 You don't need to feel guilty. 155 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,480 Nor do you need to be stuck here. 156 00:08:07,240 --> 00:08:08,160 The world is so vast. 157 00:08:09,120 --> 00:08:10,430 Your loyalty need not be proven 158 00:08:10,750 --> 00:08:12,120 by a mere monument of virtue. 159 00:08:21,310 --> 00:08:22,150 Thank you. 160 00:08:23,560 --> 00:08:24,510 We have to count on you 161 00:08:25,630 --> 00:08:26,950 for Yun's case. 162 00:08:30,750 --> 00:08:31,680 Actually, you should not 163 00:08:31,680 --> 00:08:32,870 have been part of this. 164 00:08:34,030 --> 00:08:34,870 Chu Yu, 165 00:08:35,600 --> 00:08:36,440 I admire you. 166 00:08:37,510 --> 00:08:38,630 But what I said earlier 167 00:08:38,960 --> 00:08:40,000 wasn't an excuse. 168 00:08:40,600 --> 00:08:41,840 My great-uncle won't stand by. 169 00:08:42,960 --> 00:08:44,240 This is the assurance I expected. 170 00:08:45,720 --> 00:08:46,560 I have always known 171 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:48,030 you are the most sensible. 172 00:08:50,240 --> 00:08:51,080 Yeah. 173 00:08:52,080 --> 00:08:53,720 My husband said the same thing. 174 00:09:11,360 --> 00:09:12,200 My Lady, 175 00:09:12,910 --> 00:09:14,030 Zhang Deng delivered this. 176 00:09:19,720 --> 00:09:20,950 (Gu) Hope we can meet. 177 00:09:21,360 --> 00:09:22,200 I await your reply. 178 00:09:23,240 --> 00:09:24,080 My Lady, 179 00:09:24,510 --> 00:09:26,030 what does the letter say? 180 00:09:29,030 --> 00:09:30,150 Gu Chusheng wants to see me. 181 00:09:31,440 --> 00:09:33,120 What for? 182 00:09:33,600 --> 00:09:34,440 Then, My Lady, 183 00:09:34,910 --> 00:09:36,840 will you or will you not see him? 184 00:09:38,870 --> 00:09:39,750 Of course not. 185 00:09:40,100 --> 00:09:44,100 (Chu Mansion) 186 00:09:48,080 --> 00:09:48,920 Yu? 187 00:09:57,600 --> 00:09:59,910 Look, freshly fried dough twists. 188 00:10:00,870 --> 00:10:02,200 They taste best when they're hot. 189 00:10:02,600 --> 00:10:04,120 They're still good when they're cold. 190 00:10:04,510 --> 00:10:05,350 But anyway, 191 00:10:05,750 --> 00:10:06,750 they won't be as crispy. 192 00:10:07,600 --> 00:10:08,920 Come on. Taste one. 193 00:10:15,150 --> 00:10:15,990 I think 194 00:10:17,150 --> 00:10:18,200 you actually want some. 195 00:10:19,390 --> 00:10:20,390 When you're nervous, 196 00:10:20,750 --> 00:10:22,240 you always eat snacks to calm down. 197 00:10:22,440 --> 00:10:23,280 Others may not know. 198 00:10:23,510 --> 00:10:24,600 But as your big brother, 199 00:10:25,030 --> 00:10:26,440 I know you very well. 200 00:10:28,200 --> 00:10:29,040 Go ahead and eat. 201 00:10:40,720 --> 00:10:41,560 Today, 202 00:10:41,790 --> 00:10:43,240 I'm here to say thank you. 203 00:10:44,480 --> 00:10:45,670 Since there's some wine here, 204 00:10:46,080 --> 00:10:47,270 I'd like to propose a toast. 205 00:10:55,870 --> 00:10:57,120 On the funeral day, 206 00:10:57,720 --> 00:10:59,600 Grand Tutor Xie wouldn't have appeared 207 00:11:00,510 --> 00:11:01,630 without your help, right? 208 00:11:06,870 --> 00:11:07,750 Do you know 209 00:11:08,720 --> 00:11:09,670 where I saw him 210 00:11:10,360 --> 00:11:11,480 that day? 211 00:11:13,200 --> 00:11:14,240 I'm Chu Linyang. 212 00:11:15,120 --> 00:11:16,030 Greetings, Grand Tutor. 213 00:11:19,000 --> 00:11:20,480 Now that you're here, 214 00:11:21,510 --> 00:11:23,000 why don't you see what's happening? 215 00:11:23,700 --> 00:11:26,700 (Xie) 216 00:11:31,240 --> 00:11:32,790 In the 31st year of the Yuanshun reign, 217 00:11:33,390 --> 00:11:34,390 our border was invaded. 218 00:11:35,080 --> 00:11:37,200 Wei Chengyun, the late General of Cavalry 219 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:40,240 defended the city for a whole year, 220 00:11:40,910 --> 00:11:42,870 holding up 200,000 enemy troops. 221 00:11:43,600 --> 00:11:44,480 So, our nation 222 00:11:44,480 --> 00:11:46,120 won the battle with very few casualties. 223 00:11:47,720 --> 00:11:49,360 His four children, however, 224 00:11:49,960 --> 00:11:51,750 all died when defending the city. 225 00:11:53,870 --> 00:11:54,920 In the 2nd year of the Pinde reign, 226 00:11:55,080 --> 00:11:55,960 North Qi invaded us. 227 00:11:56,390 --> 00:11:58,200 Wei Jingyi, the late General of Command, 228 00:11:58,750 --> 00:12:00,270 defended the city with 7,000 soldiers. 229 00:12:01,480 --> 00:12:03,240 Even with only 200 soldiers left, 230 00:12:04,390 --> 00:12:05,440 they didn't retreat. 231 00:12:11,960 --> 00:12:12,800 Grand Tutor, 232 00:12:13,510 --> 00:12:14,510 as the Emperor's tutor., 233 00:12:15,120 --> 00:12:16,200 you should uphold the law. 234 00:12:17,080 --> 00:12:18,510 Does a family of loyal heroes 235 00:12:18,840 --> 00:12:19,750 for a century 236 00:12:20,480 --> 00:12:21,750 deserve less than some villains 237 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:22,840 who defy His Majesty 238 00:12:23,000 --> 00:12:23,960 with their flattery? 239 00:12:25,630 --> 00:12:27,670 Can't these heroes 240 00:12:28,390 --> 00:12:29,510 keep their descendants alive? 241 00:12:29,870 --> 00:12:31,510 Can't they get some coffins 242 00:12:32,030 --> 00:12:33,080 and a proper burial? 243 00:12:36,360 --> 00:12:37,200 Grand Tutor, 244 00:12:38,360 --> 00:12:39,480 please have them respected 245 00:12:40,750 --> 00:12:41,870 as they deserve to be. 246 00:13:02,190 --> 00:13:03,030 Currently, 247 00:13:03,230 --> 00:13:04,710 Grand Tutor Xie alone 248 00:13:05,260 --> 00:13:06,100 may not be enough. 249 00:13:07,230 --> 00:13:08,140 To get Wei Yun out, 250 00:13:09,020 --> 00:13:10,110 we still need 251 00:13:10,110 --> 00:13:11,380 some helpers 252 00:13:12,260 --> 00:13:13,380 who are close to His Majesty. 253 00:13:14,950 --> 00:13:16,660 Close to His Majesty? 254 00:13:18,070 --> 00:13:19,190 At this point, 255 00:13:19,590 --> 00:13:21,590 who has a strong bond with His Majesty? 256 00:13:25,140 --> 00:13:27,110 No one but the Eldest Princess does. 257 00:13:33,830 --> 00:13:34,710 Hope we can meet. 258 00:13:35,470 --> 00:13:36,310 I await your reply. 259 00:14:01,500 --> 00:14:02,350 Flowers in winter. 260 00:14:03,590 --> 00:14:04,830 You've chosen a lovely spot. 261 00:14:07,870 --> 00:14:09,260 Academician Gu, may I ask 262 00:14:09,710 --> 00:14:10,710 why you wanted to see me? 263 00:14:13,350 --> 00:14:14,190 Do you have to be 264 00:14:14,870 --> 00:14:15,900 so aloof? 265 00:14:16,750 --> 00:14:17,780 Are we 266 00:14:17,950 --> 00:14:19,230 ever close or what? 267 00:14:22,140 --> 00:14:23,230 I know you've been trying 268 00:14:23,500 --> 00:14:24,660 to get Wei Yun released. 269 00:14:25,500 --> 00:14:26,350 Why didn't you come to me? 270 00:14:29,230 --> 00:14:30,900 Right now, you are 271 00:14:30,900 --> 00:14:32,300 Duke of Ning's precious son-in-law. 272 00:14:32,660 --> 00:14:34,260 You do sound more sure of yourself 273 00:14:34,500 --> 00:14:35,340 than you did 274 00:14:35,870 --> 00:14:37,190 back in the southwest. 275 00:14:39,230 --> 00:14:40,070 So, 276 00:14:40,260 --> 00:14:41,110 will you help me? 277 00:14:41,870 --> 00:14:43,070 The Wei family is finished. 278 00:14:43,780 --> 00:14:45,070 Duke of Ning wants peace talks, 279 00:14:45,620 --> 00:14:46,660 so he won't back down. 280 00:14:47,660 --> 00:14:48,500 Chu Yu, 281 00:14:48,710 --> 00:14:49,550 sticking with them 282 00:14:49,990 --> 00:14:50,950 will only get you hurt. 283 00:14:56,750 --> 00:14:58,380 So, you're telling me to abandon them? 284 00:15:00,260 --> 00:15:01,830 Who is being so noisy? 285 00:15:05,780 --> 00:15:07,300 I'm Chu Yu, widow of Wei Jun, 286 00:15:07,300 --> 00:15:09,110 Marquis of Zhenguo's son. 287 00:15:09,470 --> 00:15:11,190 He's Senior Compiler Gu Chusheng. 288 00:15:11,470 --> 00:15:12,540 Greetings, Your Highness. 289 00:15:14,260 --> 00:15:16,300 Is he the one who came first in three exams, 290 00:15:16,750 --> 00:15:18,660 the most brilliant scholar in the capital? 291 00:15:19,230 --> 00:15:20,070 Exactly. 292 00:15:25,290 --> 00:15:28,570 (Elegant and Graceful) 293 00:15:40,010 --> 00:15:44,770 (Li Changming, the Eldest Princess of Great Sui) 294 00:15:47,020 --> 00:15:47,950 Greetings, Your Highness. 295 00:15:48,830 --> 00:15:49,670 Xiang, 296 00:15:50,350 --> 00:15:51,190 serve some tea. 297 00:15:51,900 --> 00:15:52,740 Yes. 298 00:15:55,900 --> 00:15:57,140 So, you're the man 299 00:15:57,140 --> 00:15:58,750 the Duke of Ning thinks so highly of. 300 00:15:59,660 --> 00:16:01,140 You flatter me, Your Highness. 301 00:16:01,990 --> 00:16:03,110 Academician Gu, 302 00:16:03,110 --> 00:16:04,780 if you follow me, 303 00:16:06,750 --> 00:16:07,900 you will rise to the top 304 00:16:07,900 --> 00:16:08,870 just like him. 305 00:16:10,230 --> 00:16:11,260 Isn't it better 306 00:16:11,830 --> 00:16:13,470 than being someone's son-in-law? 307 00:16:20,020 --> 00:16:21,710 My loyalties lie elsewhere. 308 00:16:22,350 --> 00:16:23,260 I'm afraid 309 00:16:23,950 --> 00:16:24,950 I must disappoint you. 310 00:16:26,500 --> 00:16:27,350 I'm not one 311 00:16:27,350 --> 00:16:28,780 to impose. 312 00:16:29,020 --> 00:16:30,470 If one day you change your mind, 313 00:16:30,900 --> 00:16:32,140 you'll always be welcome here. 314 00:16:43,340 --> 00:16:45,150 The Weis are in deep trouble. 315 00:16:45,470 --> 00:16:46,540 So, you wanted to see me? 316 00:16:47,470 --> 00:16:48,310 Yes. 317 00:16:48,910 --> 00:16:50,150 Mr. Gu, the top scholar, 318 00:16:50,150 --> 00:16:51,150 is your stepping-stone. 319 00:16:51,780 --> 00:16:53,190 Or you wouldn't have seen me. 320 00:16:54,950 --> 00:16:55,950 Then, I should 321 00:16:55,950 --> 00:16:57,430 thank him for his benevolence 322 00:16:57,670 --> 00:16:59,020 and for helping me to see you. 323 00:17:04,750 --> 00:17:07,150 I heard you arguing earlier. 324 00:17:07,780 --> 00:17:08,620 Academician Gu, 325 00:17:08,820 --> 00:17:09,710 you tell me. 326 00:17:10,500 --> 00:17:12,580 Shall I help them or not? 327 00:17:17,470 --> 00:17:18,580 That depends 328 00:17:18,820 --> 00:17:19,780 on how Ms. Chu pleads. 329 00:17:22,470 --> 00:17:23,670 Ms. Chu, 330 00:17:23,670 --> 00:17:24,670 you're as headstrong 331 00:17:24,670 --> 00:17:25,950 as people say. 332 00:17:26,580 --> 00:17:28,670 You even dared to set me up. 333 00:17:30,910 --> 00:17:32,670 Your Highness, you're intelligent. 334 00:17:32,950 --> 00:17:34,150 I don't dare to hide anything. 335 00:17:34,780 --> 00:17:36,150 Right now, you are the only one 336 00:17:36,430 --> 00:17:37,500 I can beg for help. 337 00:17:37,990 --> 00:17:39,340 So, I had this unwise plan. 338 00:17:53,780 --> 00:17:55,390 You know what interests me. 339 00:17:56,150 --> 00:17:57,670 And I appreciate it. 340 00:17:57,990 --> 00:17:58,830 You may rise. 341 00:17:59,670 --> 00:18:00,510 Thank you. 342 00:18:03,020 --> 00:18:04,950 But anyway, the Wei's case 343 00:18:04,950 --> 00:18:05,990 has nothing to do with me. 344 00:18:06,260 --> 00:18:07,500 Why should I help? 345 00:18:07,950 --> 00:18:09,150 Your Highness, you are the one 346 00:18:09,150 --> 00:18:10,300 and only Eldest Princess. 347 00:18:10,540 --> 00:18:12,390 You are a woman of high status. 348 00:18:12,950 --> 00:18:13,790 In the past, 349 00:18:14,060 --> 00:18:14,990 Shu Region was flooded. 350 00:18:15,470 --> 00:18:17,300 You went south three times in person 351 00:18:17,820 --> 00:18:19,500 for the victims and disaster relief. 352 00:18:19,910 --> 00:18:20,750 I believe 353 00:18:21,150 --> 00:18:22,820 a righteous person like you 354 00:18:23,710 --> 00:18:25,100 won't just stand by. 355 00:18:25,670 --> 00:18:26,990 Save your flattery. 356 00:18:27,540 --> 00:18:28,710 You think a little flattery 357 00:18:28,710 --> 00:18:30,430 will make me help you? 358 00:18:33,260 --> 00:18:34,470 The Wei family has defended us 359 00:18:34,470 --> 00:18:35,310 for a century. 360 00:18:35,910 --> 00:18:36,990 With brilliant strategies, 361 00:18:37,190 --> 00:18:38,030 they were invincible. 362 00:18:38,670 --> 00:18:39,670 Behind this defeat, 363 00:18:39,910 --> 00:18:40,750 there must have been 364 00:18:40,750 --> 00:18:42,290 (Xue Hanmei, the Princess's follower) some reasons. 365 00:18:49,950 --> 00:18:52,340 His Majesty always balances the civil and military forces. 366 00:18:52,710 --> 00:18:55,020 I believe Your Highness won't stay out 367 00:18:55,230 --> 00:18:56,190 of the Wei's conviction 368 00:18:56,430 --> 00:18:58,670 or the decline of the military's influence. 369 00:19:00,260 --> 00:19:01,750 You're interesting, indeed. 370 00:19:02,750 --> 00:19:04,260 It's such a pity 371 00:19:04,390 --> 00:19:05,670 that a woman like you is widowed. 372 00:19:06,540 --> 00:19:07,710 If you were a man, 373 00:19:08,150 --> 00:19:08,990 you would certainly 374 00:19:09,190 --> 00:19:10,710 have a successful official career. 375 00:19:12,950 --> 00:19:13,950 But in my opinion, 376 00:19:14,670 --> 00:19:15,510 a woman can also 377 00:19:15,780 --> 00:19:16,710 do great things. 378 00:19:17,300 --> 00:19:19,340 I believe you agree, Your Highness. 379 00:19:22,780 --> 00:19:23,820 For Wei Yun's case, 380 00:19:24,820 --> 00:19:26,300 there's something you can do. 381 00:19:29,810 --> 00:19:32,690 (Qinxi Valley) 382 00:19:33,950 --> 00:19:35,540 Thank you for your guidance. 383 00:19:36,020 --> 00:19:37,020 If I can get Wei Yun out, 384 00:19:37,500 --> 00:19:38,430 I will be 385 00:19:38,670 --> 00:19:39,510 eternally grateful. 386 00:19:40,150 --> 00:19:40,990 I'll take my leave. 387 00:19:50,190 --> 00:19:51,190 So, back there, 388 00:19:51,190 --> 00:19:53,020 you spoke up for Ms. Chu, didn't you? 389 00:19:54,780 --> 00:19:55,670 The Weis are declining. 390 00:19:56,190 --> 00:19:57,670 They need timely help. 391 00:19:58,300 --> 00:20:00,340 If you help Wei Yun to survive, 392 00:20:01,260 --> 00:20:02,780 he will be grateful. 393 00:20:06,750 --> 00:20:10,500 Do you want me to offer timely help 394 00:20:12,300 --> 00:20:13,540 or do you actually 395 00:20:13,710 --> 00:20:16,300 want Ms. Chu to be grateful to you? 396 00:20:19,820 --> 00:20:20,780 The first, of course. 397 00:20:21,950 --> 00:20:23,540 Ms. Chu is devoted to the Wei family 398 00:20:23,820 --> 00:20:24,660 and Wei Yun. 399 00:20:25,300 --> 00:20:26,950 She behaves recklessly. 400 00:20:27,630 --> 00:20:28,630 But she's as dazzling 401 00:20:28,630 --> 00:20:29,860 as you were in the early years. 402 00:20:30,540 --> 00:20:32,260 So, my heart softened. 403 00:20:39,580 --> 00:20:40,990 You are a clever man. 404 00:20:41,540 --> 00:20:42,780 But have you considered 405 00:20:43,340 --> 00:20:44,990 that by helping Wei Yun like this, 406 00:20:46,390 --> 00:20:47,630 I would be making an enemy 407 00:20:47,630 --> 00:20:49,020 of the Duke of Ning and his faction? 408 00:20:50,300 --> 00:20:51,670 If he and his men really 409 00:20:51,670 --> 00:20:52,910 try to hurt me, 410 00:20:53,670 --> 00:20:55,260 what can I do? 411 00:20:56,780 --> 00:20:57,750 He is stubborn. 412 00:20:58,390 --> 00:20:59,670 Though the Crown Prince is inept, 413 00:20:59,870 --> 00:21:00,750 he has never wavered 414 00:21:00,750 --> 00:21:01,910 in his support for him. 415 00:21:02,690 --> 00:21:03,540 Instead of trying 416 00:21:03,540 --> 00:21:04,430 to win their support, 417 00:21:05,430 --> 00:21:06,950 it's better to rescue someone useful. 418 00:21:07,820 --> 00:21:08,950 I didn't expect to hear 419 00:21:09,100 --> 00:21:10,750 such a plain explanation. 420 00:21:12,190 --> 00:21:13,030 Hanmei, 421 00:21:13,950 --> 00:21:15,150 be careful how you answer. 422 00:21:19,200 --> 00:21:20,060 My entire life 423 00:21:20,060 --> 00:21:21,150 is devoted to you. 424 00:21:21,820 --> 00:21:23,430 No matter who wishes you harm, 425 00:21:23,910 --> 00:21:25,630 I will stand before you and protect you. 426 00:21:26,500 --> 00:21:27,750 Even if it costs me my life. 427 00:21:40,430 --> 00:21:41,710 At court, 428 00:21:42,540 --> 00:21:44,060 my position is not so precarious 429 00:21:44,500 --> 00:21:46,470 that you need to die for me. 430 00:21:47,150 --> 00:21:48,260 But what happened today 431 00:21:49,340 --> 00:21:50,780 must not happen again. 432 00:22:07,190 --> 00:22:08,190 So, this is why you asked 433 00:22:08,190 --> 00:22:09,030 to meet me here. 434 00:22:10,670 --> 00:22:12,100 You're the one who wrote to me 435 00:22:12,100 --> 00:22:13,390 and asked to meet me. 436 00:22:13,390 --> 00:22:14,260 I just found a place 437 00:22:14,260 --> 00:22:15,430 with fewer people. 438 00:22:15,630 --> 00:22:16,990 What's made you so angry? 439 00:22:17,300 --> 00:22:18,140 Chu Yu, 440 00:22:18,780 --> 00:22:19,910 must you insult me like that? 441 00:22:21,260 --> 00:22:22,860 How would serving the Eldest Princess 442 00:22:22,860 --> 00:22:23,990 be an insult? 443 00:22:24,260 --> 00:22:25,190 Besides, 444 00:22:25,190 --> 00:22:26,060 earlier, 445 00:22:26,060 --> 00:22:27,710 you seemed quite eager to help me. 446 00:22:27,710 --> 00:22:29,100 Why do you look reluctant now? 447 00:22:29,100 --> 00:22:30,270 - You... - Forget it. 448 00:22:33,400 --> 00:22:34,260 My Lady, 449 00:22:34,260 --> 00:22:35,470 if Gu Chusheng hadn't come, 450 00:22:35,630 --> 00:22:36,500 was there another way? 451 00:22:37,150 --> 00:22:37,990 Certainly. 452 00:22:38,470 --> 00:22:39,950 I asked you to prepare a man's suit. 453 00:22:39,950 --> 00:22:40,790 Had he not come, 454 00:22:40,950 --> 00:22:42,020 I would have gone myself. 455 00:22:44,580 --> 00:22:45,990 Very shrewd. 456 00:22:55,410 --> 00:22:59,050 (The Court of Judicial Review) 457 00:23:32,430 --> 00:23:33,630 Why are you still here? 458 00:23:36,670 --> 00:23:38,100 We can barely protect ourselves. 459 00:23:40,150 --> 00:23:41,470 If you think we can 460 00:23:41,470 --> 00:23:42,500 protect your family, 461 00:23:43,300 --> 00:23:44,630 you are mistaken. 462 00:23:46,230 --> 00:23:47,780 Just the two of us are here. 463 00:23:50,470 --> 00:23:52,260 Save the righteous act. 464 00:23:54,340 --> 00:23:55,580 Wei Jun was sincere with me. 465 00:23:55,990 --> 00:23:57,300 I would never harm his family. 466 00:24:07,910 --> 00:24:09,100 Shall we make a bet? 467 00:24:11,470 --> 00:24:12,670 I will get you out, 468 00:24:13,230 --> 00:24:14,340 and you will let me stay. 469 00:24:22,670 --> 00:24:23,510 Deal. 470 00:24:25,500 --> 00:24:26,470 Then, stay alive. 471 00:24:27,580 --> 00:24:29,020 If you can't get out alive, 472 00:24:29,780 --> 00:24:30,820 I will scourge your family 473 00:24:31,260 --> 00:24:32,860 and make a huge mess. 474 00:24:34,340 --> 00:24:35,300 I dare you. 475 00:24:36,340 --> 00:24:37,300 Just you wait and see. 476 00:24:48,190 --> 00:24:49,060 In this case, 477 00:24:50,780 --> 00:24:52,670 you go to the Duke of Hu's Mansion 478 00:24:54,500 --> 00:24:55,950 and get me Song Wenchang. 479 00:24:58,020 --> 00:24:59,190 You did have a backup plan. 480 00:25:03,190 --> 00:25:04,030 Eat your fill. 481 00:25:36,730 --> 00:25:40,730 (Duke of Hu's Mansion) 482 00:25:56,690 --> 00:26:00,850 (Song Wenchang, Duke of Hu's eldest son) 483 00:26:15,190 --> 00:26:16,390 Come on. Hurry up. 484 00:26:18,540 --> 00:26:19,380 Hurry. 485 00:26:19,780 --> 00:26:20,620 Yun. 486 00:26:43,990 --> 00:26:45,990 I'm still alive. 487 00:26:53,150 --> 00:26:54,430 Cao Yan is ridiculous. 488 00:26:55,470 --> 00:26:56,470 How dare he torture you? 489 00:26:57,100 --> 00:26:57,990 I'll kill him! 490 00:26:57,990 --> 00:26:58,910 Calm down. 491 00:27:02,190 --> 00:27:03,260 I'll say something serious. 492 00:27:10,910 --> 00:27:12,190 I missed the funeral day. 493 00:27:12,670 --> 00:27:13,510 Do you blame me? 494 00:27:15,150 --> 00:27:15,990 Blame my father. 495 00:27:16,190 --> 00:27:17,150 I had the mourning on. 496 00:27:17,430 --> 00:27:18,540 But he didn't let me go. 497 00:27:23,160 --> 00:27:24,660 I almost fell out with him. 498 00:27:34,580 --> 00:27:35,990 Go apologize to your father. 499 00:27:38,260 --> 00:27:39,100 Why? 500 00:27:39,630 --> 00:27:40,540 You're my close friend. 501 00:27:40,780 --> 00:27:42,230 I failed to help you out of trouble. 502 00:27:42,230 --> 00:27:43,190 I felt really sorry. 503 00:27:44,540 --> 00:27:45,750 Today, I got Ms. Chu's message 504 00:27:45,950 --> 00:27:46,790 and rushed over. 505 00:27:48,670 --> 00:27:49,510 Yun, 506 00:27:49,710 --> 00:27:51,190 if you need any help from me, 507 00:27:51,190 --> 00:27:52,030 let me know. 508 00:27:52,470 --> 00:27:53,990 For you, I'd do anything, 509 00:27:54,150 --> 00:27:54,990 whatever it takes. 510 00:27:57,020 --> 00:27:57,990 That's not necessary. 511 00:27:59,390 --> 00:28:00,260 Apology to your father 512 00:28:01,230 --> 00:28:02,670 and it will be a huge help. 513 00:28:06,910 --> 00:28:08,340 My family is in deep trouble. 514 00:28:09,340 --> 00:28:10,670 Your father has his reasons 515 00:28:10,670 --> 00:28:11,540 to stop you. 516 00:28:12,340 --> 00:28:13,260 But I know. 517 00:28:14,540 --> 00:28:16,100 Your father stays at home in retirement, 518 00:28:16,670 --> 00:28:18,430 but he still has the military spirit. 519 00:28:19,540 --> 00:28:20,390 I'm sure he won't 520 00:28:20,390 --> 00:28:21,710 see my family fall like this. 521 00:28:23,820 --> 00:28:24,660 So, apologize to him. 522 00:28:26,340 --> 00:28:27,180 Meanwhile, 523 00:28:28,750 --> 00:28:29,910 take something to him for me. 524 00:28:34,630 --> 00:28:35,470 Rest assured. 525 00:28:35,910 --> 00:28:36,750 I will always do 526 00:28:37,020 --> 00:28:37,860 what you ask me to. 527 00:28:38,290 --> 00:28:42,970 (Always Peaceful) 528 00:28:43,540 --> 00:28:44,380 Shilan, 529 00:28:44,670 --> 00:28:45,510 you're amazing. 530 00:28:46,060 --> 00:28:47,750 As expected, you got first place again. 531 00:28:48,670 --> 00:28:49,510 Just by luck. 532 00:28:49,700 --> 00:28:51,330 (Song Qingping, Song Zhao's daughter) Theoretically, 533 00:28:51,340 --> 00:28:52,900 (Song Shilan, Song Zhao's second son) Brother should have won. 534 00:28:55,540 --> 00:28:56,470 You actually tutored him 535 00:28:56,470 --> 00:28:57,710 for two nights. 536 00:28:57,950 --> 00:28:58,820 He forgot everything. 537 00:29:00,190 --> 00:29:01,030 Look. 538 00:29:01,230 --> 00:29:02,470 He even drew a little turtle 539 00:29:02,470 --> 00:29:03,580 on his exam paper. 540 00:29:05,260 --> 00:29:06,500 He draws well, though. 541 00:29:08,430 --> 00:29:09,860 You know what? Don't be scared. 542 00:29:10,300 --> 00:29:11,950 If Brother gives you trouble, 543 00:29:11,950 --> 00:29:12,820 let me know. 544 00:29:13,580 --> 00:29:15,750 I can make him my new drug tester. 545 00:29:16,230 --> 00:29:17,300 You terrible son! 546 00:29:17,540 --> 00:29:18,380 Father, 547 00:29:18,510 --> 00:29:19,950 be reasonable, will you? 548 00:29:19,950 --> 00:29:21,230 Why am I terrible? 549 00:29:21,230 --> 00:29:23,230 You're pissing me off. 550 00:29:24,660 --> 00:29:25,900 (Be Honest and Impartial) 551 00:29:25,900 --> 00:29:26,940 You're pushing your father. 552 00:29:27,180 --> 00:29:28,380 Isn't that terrible enough? 553 00:29:29,070 --> 00:29:29,910 Father. 554 00:29:30,420 --> 00:29:31,270 Oh, Father. 555 00:29:32,590 --> 00:29:33,870 - Father. Father. - You... 556 00:29:34,790 --> 00:29:36,220 Father, take it. 557 00:29:36,510 --> 00:29:38,430 (Song Zhao, Duke of Hu) Why? Try to kill me? 558 00:29:38,590 --> 00:29:39,460 No way. 559 00:29:39,700 --> 00:29:40,660 The sword is sheathed. 560 00:29:40,660 --> 00:29:41,550 How could I kill you? 561 00:29:42,870 --> 00:29:44,420 I don't want it. 562 00:29:44,420 --> 00:29:46,110 I can't take the Red Shadow Sword. 563 00:29:46,310 --> 00:29:47,660 You have to. 564 00:29:48,070 --> 00:29:49,220 If you don't help Wei Yun, 565 00:29:49,420 --> 00:29:51,270 he will have to die. 566 00:29:52,070 --> 00:29:53,870 What does that have to do with me? 567 00:29:54,460 --> 00:29:55,310 Listen. 568 00:29:55,510 --> 00:29:57,460 I haven't punished you for seeing him 569 00:29:57,620 --> 00:29:58,870 without my permission. 570 00:29:58,870 --> 00:29:59,710 I just did, so what? 571 00:30:00,510 --> 00:30:01,350 Wei Yun said 572 00:30:01,700 --> 00:30:02,700 our family was involved 573 00:30:03,140 --> 00:30:04,350 in Lord of Qin's treason case. 574 00:30:04,830 --> 00:30:06,220 Without Mr. Wei Zhong's guarantee, 575 00:30:06,870 --> 00:30:07,790 our family would 576 00:30:08,110 --> 00:30:09,590 have perished in Huajing City. 577 00:30:11,790 --> 00:30:13,270 Yun asked me to bring you this sword 578 00:30:13,510 --> 00:30:14,590 because he was reminding us. 579 00:30:14,900 --> 00:30:15,740 They once helped us 580 00:30:15,870 --> 00:30:17,030 and we should repay them now. 581 00:30:18,030 --> 00:30:18,870 We should? 582 00:30:20,180 --> 00:30:21,110 You go ahead, then. 583 00:30:22,750 --> 00:30:23,980 - Take it. - Come on. 584 00:30:23,980 --> 00:30:24,900 - Come. - Take it. 585 00:30:25,180 --> 00:30:26,020 Take it, Father. 586 00:30:29,380 --> 00:30:30,620 - Father. - Oh, my back. 587 00:30:30,620 --> 00:30:32,140 Oh, my back. 588 00:30:32,140 --> 00:30:32,980 Are you all right? 589 00:30:33,310 --> 00:30:34,630 - Father. - Brother. 590 00:30:35,550 --> 00:30:37,380 - Stop being so willful. - Father. 591 00:30:37,380 --> 00:30:38,870 How could you push Father like that? 592 00:30:39,060 --> 00:30:39,940 Ignorant man. 593 00:30:39,940 --> 00:30:41,380 Shut up, the concubine's son. 594 00:30:44,900 --> 00:30:45,870 You know what? 595 00:30:46,380 --> 00:30:47,790 In the Baidi Valley battle, 596 00:30:47,980 --> 00:30:50,070 seventy thousand soldiers died. 597 00:30:50,620 --> 00:30:51,460 Wei Yun's family 598 00:30:51,620 --> 00:30:52,460 may survive. 599 00:30:52,660 --> 00:30:53,700 But they'll be punished. 600 00:30:54,790 --> 00:30:56,550 If I help them recklessly, 601 00:30:56,830 --> 00:30:57,940 I will be seen 602 00:30:57,940 --> 00:30:58,790 as their accomplice. 603 00:30:59,380 --> 00:31:00,220 By then, 604 00:31:00,790 --> 00:31:02,700 our family will also be doomed. 605 00:31:02,870 --> 00:31:03,790 Whatever. 606 00:31:03,790 --> 00:31:05,110 - You're terrible. - Father! 607 00:31:05,110 --> 00:31:06,000 Don't call me Father. 608 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,970 I'm not your father. 609 00:31:09,460 --> 00:31:10,380 Father. 610 00:31:10,380 --> 00:31:11,590 Is your back all right? 611 00:31:15,830 --> 00:31:16,670 Look at her. 612 00:31:17,310 --> 00:31:18,830 You are such a bad son. 613 00:31:19,030 --> 00:31:20,790 See? Your sister 614 00:31:20,790 --> 00:31:22,220 is a famous physician in town. 615 00:31:22,900 --> 00:31:23,740 Your younger brother 616 00:31:23,870 --> 00:31:26,350 is even the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. 617 00:31:26,700 --> 00:31:27,540 What about you? 618 00:31:29,180 --> 00:31:30,310 You are practically 619 00:31:30,310 --> 00:31:31,830 the most famous playboy 620 00:31:32,070 --> 00:31:34,420 in Huajing City. 621 00:31:34,420 --> 00:31:35,420 Still famous, anyway. 622 00:31:35,700 --> 00:31:37,140 Aren't you ashamed? 623 00:31:37,550 --> 00:31:38,660 You have no ambition. 624 00:31:38,940 --> 00:31:40,350 All you do is bring trouble 625 00:31:40,550 --> 00:31:41,420 to the family and me. 626 00:31:41,420 --> 00:31:42,260 What else can you do? 627 00:31:42,620 --> 00:31:43,460 Could you even be 628 00:31:43,750 --> 00:31:45,140 a good brother for your siblings? 629 00:31:48,380 --> 00:31:49,620 - I can't stand it. - Father. 630 00:31:49,620 --> 00:31:51,030 - Calm down. - I threw my back out. 631 00:31:51,040 --> 00:31:51,900 Go rub it for me. 632 00:31:51,900 --> 00:31:52,740 All right. 633 00:31:53,130 --> 00:31:54,140 - Be careful. - Hurry. 634 00:31:54,140 --> 00:31:54,980 Hurry. 635 00:31:56,700 --> 00:31:58,310 Father, are you going to ignore this? 636 00:31:58,650 --> 00:32:01,170 (Thrive and Prosper) 637 00:32:01,180 --> 00:32:02,020 Be careful. 638 00:32:04,640 --> 00:32:05,510 Move faster. 639 00:32:05,510 --> 00:32:06,420 Father. Father. 640 00:32:06,420 --> 00:32:07,270 Slow down. 641 00:32:07,280 --> 00:32:08,180 What about your back? 642 00:32:08,460 --> 00:32:09,380 I lied to him. 643 00:32:09,600 --> 00:32:10,460 Otherwise, 644 00:32:10,460 --> 00:32:11,310 he wouldn't let me go. 645 00:32:11,830 --> 00:32:13,270 Let's go. Don't let him see us. 646 00:32:13,590 --> 00:32:14,870 He ran really fast. 647 00:32:14,870 --> 00:32:15,940 He should fight in battle. 648 00:32:16,470 --> 00:32:17,900 - Let's go. - I'm exhausted. 649 00:32:17,900 --> 00:32:18,750 - Be careful. - Move. 650 00:32:18,750 --> 00:32:19,680 Come on. 651 00:32:21,270 --> 00:32:22,110 Brother, 652 00:32:22,790 --> 00:32:23,830 this case involves policy 653 00:32:24,180 --> 00:32:25,020 and it's complicated. 654 00:32:25,270 --> 00:32:26,460 Not as simple as you think. 655 00:32:27,140 --> 00:32:27,980 Don't show off. 656 00:32:28,460 --> 00:32:29,870 Move aside. Don't stand in my way. 657 00:32:37,930 --> 00:32:40,930 (Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion) 658 00:32:43,280 --> 00:32:44,120 The Eldest Princess? 659 00:32:47,130 --> 00:32:48,240 To help His Majesty 660 00:32:48,520 --> 00:32:50,040 with his throne, 661 00:32:50,280 --> 00:32:51,800 she married Jinxi Military Governor 662 00:32:51,800 --> 00:32:53,850 to get his support. 663 00:32:54,930 --> 00:32:55,770 So, His Majesty 664 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,610 highly respects her. 665 00:32:58,130 --> 00:32:58,970 What did she say? 666 00:33:00,370 --> 00:33:01,240 She said... 667 00:33:02,200 --> 00:33:03,760 His Majesty threw Wei Yun in prison 668 00:33:04,280 --> 00:33:05,520 but hasn't convicted him yet. 669 00:33:06,370 --> 00:33:07,610 Do you know why? 670 00:33:08,200 --> 00:33:10,040 His Majesty thinks the Weis are guilty, 671 00:33:10,040 --> 00:33:11,520 but Wei Yun doesn't deserve to die. 672 00:33:11,520 --> 00:33:12,360 Exactly. 673 00:33:12,850 --> 00:33:13,690 You're very clever. 674 00:33:14,480 --> 00:33:15,760 His Majesty 675 00:33:15,760 --> 00:33:16,960 won't release Wei Yun 676 00:33:17,890 --> 00:33:19,280 unless there's a good reason. 677 00:33:21,450 --> 00:33:22,520 It has to be a reason 678 00:33:22,520 --> 00:33:23,810 that follows the law 679 00:33:24,080 --> 00:33:25,810 and silences all opposition. 680 00:33:29,210 --> 00:33:30,560 Are you saying 681 00:33:31,040 --> 00:33:32,330 we'll give His Majesty an out? 682 00:33:36,040 --> 00:33:37,160 A reason that follows the law 683 00:33:37,160 --> 00:33:39,120 and silences all opposition. 684 00:33:39,600 --> 00:33:40,440 What can it be? 685 00:33:40,770 --> 00:33:41,770 It should be sentiment, 686 00:33:42,290 --> 00:33:43,130 human sympathy, 687 00:33:43,410 --> 00:33:44,290 and justice. 688 00:33:47,560 --> 00:33:48,400 Whatever it is, 689 00:33:49,250 --> 00:33:50,410 it won't be easy. 690 00:33:51,040 --> 00:33:52,570 Chun, will you go with me? 691 00:33:53,450 --> 00:33:54,290 Of course. 692 00:33:54,770 --> 00:33:56,160 You've been making efforts for us. 693 00:33:56,560 --> 00:33:57,890 I haven't even thanked you yet. 694 00:33:58,160 --> 00:33:59,810 I will certainly go with you. 695 00:34:02,250 --> 00:34:03,290 Then, Chun, 696 00:34:03,450 --> 00:34:04,600 please take Wei Shu's tablet 697 00:34:04,810 --> 00:34:05,650 and go with me. 698 00:34:06,810 --> 00:34:07,680 His tablet? 699 00:34:26,410 --> 00:34:28,960 Just the two of us will go. 700 00:34:29,640 --> 00:34:31,410 The other ladies will leave eventually. 701 00:34:32,410 --> 00:34:33,250 In that case, 702 00:34:33,640 --> 00:34:34,480 the fewer people go, 703 00:34:34,810 --> 00:34:36,250 the safer it will be. 704 00:34:36,850 --> 00:34:37,690 I get it. 705 00:34:41,770 --> 00:34:42,610 Mr. Wei Jun, 706 00:34:43,600 --> 00:34:44,730 you're like my brother, too. 707 00:34:45,640 --> 00:34:47,210 I will get Wei Yun out for you. 708 00:34:48,390 --> 00:34:55,270 (Tablet of Wei Jun, Tablet of Wei Zhong) 709 00:35:15,950 --> 00:35:21,070 (Chengqing Gate) 710 00:35:21,330 --> 00:35:22,170 Who are you? 711 00:35:25,560 --> 00:35:27,330 Chu Yu from Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion. 712 00:35:27,600 --> 00:35:29,850 With the tablets of my family, 713 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,210 we request to see His Majesty. 714 00:35:31,770 --> 00:35:33,410 Ms. Chu, did His Majesty summon you? 715 00:35:34,810 --> 00:35:35,650 No. 716 00:35:36,040 --> 00:35:36,960 Ms. Chu, 717 00:35:36,960 --> 00:35:38,600 why don't you come when summoned? 718 00:35:40,600 --> 00:35:41,730 If it were going to happen, 719 00:35:42,370 --> 00:35:43,560 we needn't have been here. 720 00:35:45,290 --> 00:35:47,450 You're putting me on the spot. 721 00:35:48,960 --> 00:35:51,160 We don't mean to, My Lord. 722 00:35:52,520 --> 00:35:53,480 We simply request you 723 00:35:53,480 --> 00:35:54,730 to inform His Majesty. 724 00:35:55,370 --> 00:35:56,210 We... 725 00:36:11,250 --> 00:36:12,090 My whole family 726 00:36:12,560 --> 00:36:13,450 will not leave 727 00:36:14,330 --> 00:36:16,210 until we see His Majesty, 728 00:36:17,040 --> 00:36:18,080 even if we turn to stone. 729 00:36:20,770 --> 00:36:21,610 Your Majesty, 730 00:36:22,080 --> 00:36:23,450 the ladies of Wei Zhong's family 731 00:36:23,600 --> 00:36:24,480 are kneeling outside. 732 00:36:24,810 --> 00:36:25,650 They said 733 00:36:25,850 --> 00:36:27,450 they would kneel forever 734 00:36:27,640 --> 00:36:28,640 before an audience. 735 00:36:30,600 --> 00:36:31,440 I believe 736 00:36:31,810 --> 00:36:33,080 they're putting on a show 737 00:36:33,810 --> 00:36:35,290 and threatening with their merits. 738 00:37:00,740 --> 00:37:02,780 (Tablet of Wei Zhong, Marquis of Zhenguo) 739 00:37:05,580 --> 00:37:09,540 (Chengqing Gate) 740 00:37:16,140 --> 00:37:20,740 (Chengqing Gate) 741 00:37:20,740 --> 00:37:26,020 (Tablet of Wei Zhong, Marquis of Zhenguo) 742 00:37:38,020 --> 00:37:40,980 (The Court of Judicial Review) 743 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,030 What are you doing here? 744 00:38:28,590 --> 00:38:30,520 I think Yun needs me now. 745 00:38:31,800 --> 00:38:32,880 I will leave. 746 00:38:33,320 --> 00:38:35,150 But before I leave this family, 747 00:38:35,440 --> 00:38:36,550 I have the duty to come. 748 00:38:37,920 --> 00:38:38,880 Yun is the brother 749 00:38:38,880 --> 00:38:39,960 my husband loved most. 750 00:38:40,480 --> 00:38:41,840 If I can secure Yun's release 751 00:38:42,110 --> 00:38:43,400 by bringing his tablet, 752 00:38:44,030 --> 00:38:45,670 I won't have failed him. 753 00:38:46,670 --> 00:38:47,630 In the past, my husband 754 00:38:48,360 --> 00:38:49,360 loved to play 755 00:38:49,360 --> 00:38:50,200 with his brothers. 756 00:38:51,400 --> 00:38:52,240 If I didn't come, 757 00:38:52,880 --> 00:38:53,960 he would be disappointed. 758 00:38:56,440 --> 00:38:57,320 I think this is 759 00:38:57,320 --> 00:38:58,280 the last thing 760 00:38:59,520 --> 00:39:00,840 I can do for my husband. 761 00:39:04,320 --> 00:39:06,030 I've been fortunate 762 00:39:07,750 --> 00:39:09,320 to know you all. 763 00:39:10,400 --> 00:39:12,070 We went through the hardest time. 764 00:39:13,480 --> 00:39:14,550 What does it matter 765 00:39:16,480 --> 00:39:17,400 if we're here for you? 766 00:39:21,400 --> 00:39:28,370 ♪All that I cherished crumbles with time♪ 767 00:39:29,860 --> 00:39:34,420 ♪In vibrant robes, on spirited steed♪ 768 00:39:34,710 --> 00:39:38,540 ♪It ends up scattered over the lonely world♪ 769 00:39:38,990 --> 00:39:45,990 ♪Soon, the past is now veiled in dust♪ 770 00:40:29,141 --> 00:40:32,591 ♪If not for dreams by windswept flight♪ 771 00:40:33,291 --> 00:40:36,441 ♪How would my hand find yours tonight?♪ 772 00:40:37,891 --> 00:40:41,311 ♪This moonlit glow, in dusk's soft veil♪ 773 00:40:41,691 --> 00:40:44,931 ♪Hears heartbeats tell their secret tale♪ 774 00:40:46,371 --> 00:40:50,121 ♪Thoughts ablaze like beacon's fire♪ 775 00:40:50,911 --> 00:40:54,361 ♪Outline your form in golden lyre♪ 776 00:40:55,221 --> 00:40:59,031 ♪Through thorns we've trod and trials passed♪ 777 00:40:59,441 --> 00:41:02,721 ♪Each grief and joy forever cast♪ 778 00:41:03,461 --> 00:41:06,801 ♪Let the fierce warmth within your gaze♪ 779 00:41:07,851 --> 00:41:11,411 ♪Melt this war-torn world's cruel maze♪ 780 00:41:12,141 --> 00:41:15,491 ♪Still through the frost, I'll walk with you♪ 781 00:41:15,801 --> 00:41:19,571 ♪Our mountains and our streams anew♪ 782 00:41:20,991 --> 00:41:23,131 ♪Dawns greet the spring we longed to see♪ 783 00:41:23,131 --> 00:41:25,081 ♪Through meadows where wild larks soar free♪ 784 00:41:25,251 --> 00:41:29,161 ♪Let countless sails cross this worldly tide♪ 785 00:41:29,681 --> 00:41:31,871 ♪When lonely shadows turn to two♪ 786 00:41:31,871 --> 00:41:35,691 ♪Through countless turns and all we've borne♪ 787 00:41:36,161 --> 00:41:38,191 ♪No regret ever could be sworn♪ 788 00:41:38,431 --> 00:41:40,661 ♪Dawns greet the spring we longed to see♪ 789 00:41:40,661 --> 00:41:42,651 ♪Beneath heaven's vault, in harmony♪ 790 00:41:42,841 --> 00:41:46,991 ♪Let tears now fall for yesterday's strife♪ 791 00:41:47,711 --> 00:41:53,551 ♪We've reached this blossom-covered hill♪ 792 00:41:54,721 --> 00:41:59,561 ♪I'll follow you through every dream♪