1 00:01:35,900 --> 00:01:40,720 [Fated Hearts] 2 00:01:41,530 --> 00:01:44,020 [Episode 28] 3 00:02:32,560 --> 00:02:33,840 Yao, do it. 4 00:02:33,930 --> 00:02:34,720 Kill him. 5 00:02:38,840 --> 00:02:39,560 Do it! 6 00:02:40,240 --> 00:02:41,079 Kill him! 7 00:03:43,800 --> 00:03:44,860 -Wake up. -Wake up. 8 00:03:47,710 --> 00:03:48,280 Gu Yu. 9 00:03:48,870 --> 00:03:50,070 Where is your prince? 10 00:03:51,240 --> 00:03:52,560 His Majesty has suffered a relapse, 11 00:03:52,560 --> 00:03:54,240 so His Highness has gone to the palace. 12 00:03:54,240 --> 00:03:55,440 He went to the palace? 13 00:04:16,600 --> 00:04:17,800 Dead? 14 00:04:21,430 --> 00:04:22,390 Suige is dead? 15 00:04:29,120 --> 00:04:30,160 Suige is dead... 16 00:04:31,120 --> 00:04:32,150 Suige is dead. 17 00:04:32,240 --> 00:04:32,870 Yao. 18 00:04:33,430 --> 00:04:34,290 Come on, get up. 19 00:04:34,360 --> 00:04:34,890 Suige... 20 00:04:34,920 --> 00:04:35,430 Yao. 21 00:04:36,480 --> 00:04:37,630 Suige is dead. 22 00:04:37,650 --> 00:04:38,790 Look at me! 23 00:04:39,870 --> 00:04:40,480 Look at me. 24 00:04:43,710 --> 00:04:44,510 Father. 25 00:04:45,840 --> 00:04:47,270 I've failed you. 26 00:04:48,270 --> 00:04:49,390 It's my fault. 27 00:04:50,159 --> 00:04:51,820 You shouldn't have helped me. 28 00:04:53,560 --> 00:04:54,159 In this world, 29 00:04:54,159 --> 00:04:55,950 I can turn my back on everything— 30 00:04:55,950 --> 00:04:57,720 everything except you. 31 00:05:00,560 --> 00:05:01,560 I'm not a good son. 32 00:05:02,070 --> 00:05:03,870 I'm the one who dragged you down. 33 00:05:04,070 --> 00:05:05,680 You've been a loyal subject your entire life, 34 00:05:05,680 --> 00:05:06,630 yet because of me, 35 00:05:06,630 --> 00:05:08,030 you've become a traitor. 36 00:05:08,830 --> 00:05:11,680 It's me. I've pushed you into this desperate situation. 37 00:05:11,680 --> 00:05:13,800 I've ruined everything for you, 38 00:05:13,830 --> 00:05:14,830 Father! 39 00:05:17,430 --> 00:05:18,510 For you, 40 00:05:19,240 --> 00:05:20,720 I can give up everything. 41 00:05:21,870 --> 00:05:22,560 Traitor 42 00:05:22,920 --> 00:05:23,600 or 43 00:05:24,040 --> 00:05:24,750 rebel— 44 00:05:25,800 --> 00:05:27,720 let them call me whatever they will. 45 00:05:27,720 --> 00:05:29,380 As long as I can save your life, 46 00:05:29,920 --> 00:05:31,520 I'll accept whatever comes, 47 00:05:32,430 --> 00:05:33,490 no matter the cost! 48 00:05:34,480 --> 00:05:35,880 Pull yourself together! 49 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:38,530 I'll pin the crimes of patricide and regicide 50 00:05:38,720 --> 00:05:40,310 on Feng Suige, 51 00:05:41,310 --> 00:05:42,270 and you'll be 52 00:05:42,830 --> 00:05:45,360 the hero who killed him. 53 00:05:45,720 --> 00:05:46,780 Do you understand? 54 00:05:48,360 --> 00:05:48,950 Stand up. 55 00:05:49,870 --> 00:05:50,800 Stand up! 56 00:05:50,950 --> 00:05:51,950 Pull yourself together! 57 00:05:51,950 --> 00:05:52,560 Stand up! 58 00:05:53,040 --> 00:05:53,750 Stand up! 59 00:05:54,950 --> 00:05:55,970 Do you know that 60 00:05:56,070 --> 00:05:56,950 right now, if anyone suspects 61 00:05:56,950 --> 00:05:59,070 the true cause of Feng Suige's death, 62 00:05:59,310 --> 00:06:00,360 it will very likely 63 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:01,950 trigger a mutiny in the Feng Battalion? 64 00:06:01,950 --> 00:06:02,510 So, 65 00:06:03,040 --> 00:06:04,630 you must stay clear-headed. 66 00:06:04,630 --> 00:06:05,360 We must properly 67 00:06:05,360 --> 00:06:07,020 dispose of Feng Suige's body. 68 00:06:07,160 --> 00:06:07,960 Do you hear me? 69 00:06:12,680 --> 00:06:13,270 Alright. 70 00:06:13,870 --> 00:06:15,070 Father, don't worry. 71 00:06:16,560 --> 00:06:18,360 The route out of the palace has been arranged. 72 00:06:18,360 --> 00:06:19,560 The Imperial Guards on duty along the way 73 00:06:19,560 --> 00:06:20,430 are all my men. 74 00:06:20,870 --> 00:06:22,270 I'll find a secluded spot 75 00:06:23,040 --> 00:06:24,240 and bury Suige there. 76 00:06:25,920 --> 00:06:27,310 Good, good boy. 77 00:06:41,200 --> 00:06:42,730 I have prepared a carriage. 78 00:06:42,830 --> 00:06:43,920 Take Feng Suige's body 79 00:06:43,920 --> 00:06:44,920 out of the palace. 80 00:06:45,159 --> 00:06:45,950 My token will 81 00:06:46,159 --> 00:06:49,420 allow you to pass through every gate without obstruction. 82 00:07:04,120 --> 00:07:06,360 Marquis Murong, is it done? 83 00:07:07,120 --> 00:07:09,120 Please rest assured, Your Majesty. 84 00:07:09,390 --> 00:07:10,680 I've instructed Yao. 85 00:07:12,240 --> 00:07:13,440 He'll change clothes 86 00:07:13,510 --> 00:07:15,240 as soon as he leaves the palace. 87 00:07:15,680 --> 00:07:17,740 Your Majesty will not be implicated. 88 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:20,660 Now that... 89 00:07:21,830 --> 00:07:23,720 both father and son are dead, 90 00:07:25,390 --> 00:07:26,790 has Your Majesty decided 91 00:07:27,360 --> 00:07:29,390 how to announce this to the world? 92 00:07:32,110 --> 00:07:34,600 Feng Suige attempted to usurp the throne, 93 00:07:35,430 --> 00:07:37,159 committed regicide, and fled. 94 00:07:37,430 --> 00:07:38,190 And Yao 95 00:07:38,510 --> 00:07:40,370 executed the traitor Feng Suige, 96 00:07:40,430 --> 00:07:41,870 avenging His Majesty. 97 00:07:45,310 --> 00:07:46,690 Years ago, I 98 00:07:47,120 --> 00:07:49,580 helped Feng Pingcheng ascend to the throne. 99 00:07:50,750 --> 00:07:53,120 I was a founding subject of the dynasty. 100 00:07:54,920 --> 00:07:55,680 Now... 101 00:07:57,800 --> 00:07:59,860 I've cleared the way for Your Majesty 102 00:07:59,920 --> 00:08:02,070 and supported the Second Prince's ascension to the throne. 103 00:08:02,070 --> 00:08:03,070 This credit 104 00:08:03,720 --> 00:08:05,480 should go to Yao. 105 00:08:06,160 --> 00:08:07,890 Rest assured, Marquis Murong. 106 00:08:08,310 --> 00:08:09,640 When Chengyang ascends the throne, 107 00:08:09,640 --> 00:08:11,370 Yao will be a founding subject. 108 00:08:11,720 --> 00:08:14,600 He will surely rise to the highest position in the court. 109 00:08:14,600 --> 00:08:15,480 From now on, 110 00:08:16,030 --> 00:08:18,070 our Zhuang family and your Murong family 111 00:08:18,070 --> 00:08:19,400 will be bound together, 112 00:08:19,670 --> 00:08:21,170 sharing weal and woe. 113 00:08:29,680 --> 00:08:31,080 My deepest gratitude... 114 00:08:33,390 --> 00:08:35,320 Your Majesty the Empress Dowager. 115 00:08:44,360 --> 00:08:45,790 Marquis Murong, I'll never forget 116 00:08:45,790 --> 00:08:47,120 your great kindness. 117 00:08:49,360 --> 00:08:50,840 My father's spirit 118 00:08:52,240 --> 00:08:53,700 can finally rest in peace. 119 00:09:22,150 --> 00:09:24,750 Feng Pingcheng's illness has flared up again? 120 00:09:25,840 --> 00:09:27,240 News came from the palace, 121 00:09:27,240 --> 00:09:29,440 and Feng Suige went to the palace early this morning. 122 00:09:29,440 --> 00:09:30,870 I don't know what's wrong, 123 00:09:30,870 --> 00:09:31,440 but I can't shake 124 00:09:31,440 --> 00:09:32,790 this uneasy feeling. 125 00:09:33,360 --> 00:09:35,090 You're just worrying too much. 126 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,600 What could possibly happen? 127 00:09:37,720 --> 00:09:38,840 But Feng Pingcheng's health 128 00:09:38,840 --> 00:09:40,240 has been failing for a long time. 129 00:09:40,240 --> 00:09:41,840 It's likely he won't make it. 130 00:09:42,080 --> 00:09:43,200 If Feng Pingcheng 131 00:09:43,200 --> 00:09:44,790 truly doesn't make it this time, 132 00:09:44,790 --> 00:09:46,150 then Suige is just accompanying his father 133 00:09:46,150 --> 00:09:47,350 on his final journey. 134 00:09:48,030 --> 00:09:49,320 But you've come at the right time. 135 00:09:49,320 --> 00:09:50,480 These patients need attention— 136 00:09:50,480 --> 00:09:51,910 some need their bandages changed, 137 00:09:51,910 --> 00:09:53,320 and others need their medicine prepared. 138 00:09:53,320 --> 00:09:54,200 I'm short-handed here, 139 00:09:54,200 --> 00:09:55,200 so stay and help. 140 00:09:57,360 --> 00:09:57,960 All right. 141 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:32,670 My Lord. 142 00:11:12,600 --> 00:11:13,670 It's Feng Suige. 143 00:11:28,750 --> 00:11:29,670 You always said 144 00:11:30,360 --> 00:11:32,000 a man's duty was to serve his country 145 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,130 on the battlefield. 146 00:11:34,510 --> 00:11:36,600 Even if one day we fall in battle, 147 00:11:37,790 --> 00:11:39,050 we'll have no regrets. 148 00:11:41,670 --> 00:11:42,790 I used to scold you 149 00:11:44,120 --> 00:11:45,720 for speaking of ill omens. 150 00:11:48,070 --> 00:11:49,020 I never thought 151 00:11:50,270 --> 00:11:51,910 I'd be the one burying you. 152 00:12:16,700 --> 00:12:18,070 [Zhengnian Hall] 153 00:12:23,400 --> 00:12:24,290 Miss Yixiao! 154 00:12:24,310 --> 00:12:25,050 Miss Yixiao! 155 00:12:25,630 --> 00:12:26,200 Ruyan? 156 00:12:26,790 --> 00:12:27,550 Why are you here? 157 00:12:27,550 --> 00:12:29,150 S-Something bad has happened. 158 00:12:29,150 --> 00:12:29,960 What happened? 159 00:12:29,960 --> 00:12:31,080 It's Feng Suige. 160 00:12:38,420 --> 00:12:40,440 [Zhengnian Hall] 161 00:12:45,570 --> 00:12:47,020 [Zhengnian Hall] 162 00:12:52,130 --> 00:12:53,360 About five li southeast of here, 163 00:12:53,360 --> 00:12:54,360 there's a forest. 164 00:12:54,390 --> 00:12:55,330 About 100 paces into the woods, 165 00:12:55,330 --> 00:12:57,190 I left a pearl hairpin. 166 00:12:57,270 --> 00:12:59,470 Feng Suige should be somewhere nearby. 167 00:14:54,150 --> 00:14:55,120 That's impossible. 168 00:14:55,120 --> 00:14:55,950 It can't be. 169 00:14:56,870 --> 00:14:57,730 No, it can't be. 170 00:15:01,180 --> 00:15:03,380 ♪ The rain drifts endlessly ♪ 171 00:15:01,830 --> 00:15:03,110 He'll be fine! 172 00:15:04,200 --> 00:15:07,060 ♪ The old dream burns the heart ♪ 173 00:15:07,570 --> 00:15:09,610 ♪ Dreams sink into ruin ♪ 174 00:15:08,320 --> 00:15:09,630 He'll be fine. 175 00:15:10,340 --> 00:15:13,590 ♪ Missing the warmth of your palm ♪ 176 00:15:11,510 --> 00:15:12,620 He must be fine. 177 00:15:14,100 --> 00:15:16,340 ♪ Awaiting dusk ♪ 178 00:15:16,920 --> 00:15:20,030 ♪ Shadows take root in the mountain pass ♪ 179 00:15:20,520 --> 00:15:26,350 ♪ In just a moment, tears stained ♪ 180 00:15:26,790 --> 00:15:28,780 ♪ Amid the bustling sound of wind and rain ♪ 181 00:15:29,400 --> 00:15:32,930 ♪ Who laughs at me, heart cold as the desert? ♪ 182 00:15:33,330 --> 00:15:35,210 ♪ Dreams turn through a lifetime ♪ 183 00:15:35,610 --> 00:15:39,380 ♪ Who sighs for me, enduring separations? ♪ 184 00:15:39,880 --> 00:15:41,810 ♪ Love is a trial, harsh and cold ♪ 185 00:15:41,480 --> 00:15:42,390 Feng Suige. 186 00:15:42,380 --> 00:15:45,230 ♪ Who crushes the lingering pain for me? ♪ 187 00:15:45,970 --> 00:15:50,830 ♪ Clouds vanish, rain ceases, seek me ♪ 188 00:15:54,240 --> 00:15:55,520 Feng Suige! 189 00:15:54,930 --> 00:15:58,240 ♪ The world is vast and far ♪ 190 00:16:01,780 --> 00:16:04,080 ♪ Time is unbearable to endure ♪ 191 00:16:04,930 --> 00:16:07,750 ♪ Lost in the wilderness ♪ 192 00:16:08,460 --> 00:16:10,730 ♪ I've been looking for you ♪ 193 00:16:11,490 --> 00:16:13,920 ♪ Even if devastation fills my eyes ♪ 194 00:16:14,650 --> 00:16:17,060 ♪ The shadows continue to sway ♪ 195 00:16:16,320 --> 00:16:17,180 I'm here. 196 00:16:17,360 --> 00:16:18,490 I'm here to save you. 197 00:16:17,790 --> 00:16:20,270 ♪ The phoenix going against light ♪ 198 00:16:19,120 --> 00:16:20,250 I'm here to save you! 199 00:16:21,190 --> 00:16:23,750 ♪ Has been looking for a thousand miles ♪ 200 00:16:24,440 --> 00:16:27,270 ♪ As years pass, dust stirs, stirring deep longing ♪ 201 00:16:27,960 --> 00:16:32,860 ♪ All I ask is to be together forever ♪ 202 00:16:51,700 --> 00:16:53,640 [Closed] 203 00:16:56,050 --> 00:16:57,620 [Zhengnian Hall] 204 00:16:59,770 --> 00:17:01,360 His external wound isn't fatal. 205 00:17:01,360 --> 00:17:03,250 His pupils are dilated, and his pulse is weak. 206 00:17:03,250 --> 00:17:05,440 He's unconscious because his airway is obstructed. 207 00:17:05,440 --> 00:17:06,400 Fortunately, his strong willpower 208 00:17:06,400 --> 00:17:07,400 and survival instinct 209 00:17:07,400 --> 00:17:08,920 have kept him barely alive. 210 00:17:08,920 --> 00:17:10,030 And you found him just in time 211 00:17:10,030 --> 00:17:10,829 and saved him, 212 00:17:11,000 --> 00:17:11,750 helping him 213 00:17:11,750 --> 00:17:13,270 cling to life. 214 00:17:13,750 --> 00:17:15,480 However, his heart is failing. 215 00:17:15,510 --> 00:17:17,310 I can't guarantee I can save him. 216 00:17:48,270 --> 00:17:49,640 I've already sent Jie 217 00:17:49,640 --> 00:17:51,040 with the Imperial Guards 218 00:17:51,750 --> 00:17:53,760 to surround Feng Suige's residence 219 00:17:53,880 --> 00:17:55,510 and wipe out his men. 220 00:17:56,240 --> 00:17:57,230 Once 221 00:17:57,510 --> 00:17:58,830 we eliminate all of 222 00:17:58,830 --> 00:18:00,690 Feng Suige's trusted followers, 223 00:18:00,720 --> 00:18:02,850 his Feng Battalion will be leaderless 224 00:18:03,830 --> 00:18:04,550 and won't be able to cause 225 00:18:04,550 --> 00:18:05,750 any trouble anymore. 226 00:18:21,960 --> 00:18:22,680 Yao. 227 00:18:24,400 --> 00:18:26,130 Since things have come to this, 228 00:18:27,160 --> 00:18:28,820 don't dwell on it. 229 00:18:29,000 --> 00:18:29,550 Father, 230 00:18:30,720 --> 00:18:31,550 you must be 231 00:18:31,550 --> 00:18:32,810 very disappointed 232 00:18:33,270 --> 00:18:34,800 to have such a worthless son 233 00:18:34,920 --> 00:18:36,850 who has ruined everything for you. 234 00:18:38,270 --> 00:18:38,960 Yao, 235 00:18:39,550 --> 00:18:40,790 stand up right now. 236 00:18:47,880 --> 00:18:48,550 Yao. 237 00:18:51,790 --> 00:18:52,830 Remember this: 238 00:18:53,160 --> 00:18:54,920 from now on, our Murong family 239 00:18:55,720 --> 00:18:57,680 depends on you. 240 00:18:58,750 --> 00:19:00,680 You must not lose your spirit. 241 00:19:06,440 --> 00:19:07,000 Alright, 242 00:19:07,270 --> 00:19:07,750 Father. 243 00:19:26,640 --> 00:19:27,110 Uncle. 244 00:19:28,350 --> 00:19:30,250 Feng Suige's residence is empty. 245 00:19:30,350 --> 00:19:32,240 His trusted followers are nowhere to be found. 246 00:19:32,240 --> 00:19:33,240 Our scouts report 247 00:19:33,510 --> 00:19:35,200 that they went to Zhengnian Hall. 248 00:19:35,200 --> 00:19:36,130 Zhengnian Hall? 249 00:19:37,240 --> 00:19:38,920 That's a place for healing the sick. 250 00:19:38,920 --> 00:19:39,550 As far as I know, 251 00:19:39,550 --> 00:19:40,960 Fu Yixiao often goes there. 252 00:19:40,960 --> 00:19:41,440 Yes. 253 00:19:41,640 --> 00:19:42,640 Zhengnian Hall is 254 00:19:42,920 --> 00:19:44,580 located in a busy market area. 255 00:19:44,590 --> 00:19:46,920 I dare not lead troops there recklessly, 256 00:19:47,310 --> 00:19:49,270 fearing the palace coup might be exposed 257 00:19:49,270 --> 00:19:50,500 and ruin your plans. 258 00:19:50,830 --> 00:19:52,690 Please make the decision, Uncle. 259 00:19:54,070 --> 00:19:55,920 The news of Feng Suige's death 260 00:19:56,480 --> 00:19:58,050 hasn't spread yet. 261 00:19:58,590 --> 00:19:59,990 They shouldn't be aware. 262 00:20:02,070 --> 00:20:02,790 Yao, 263 00:20:03,350 --> 00:20:05,600 when you buried his body, 264 00:20:05,750 --> 00:20:08,000 you weren't discovered by anyone, were you? 265 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:10,200 I personally led the people to bury him. 266 00:20:10,350 --> 00:20:12,610 There's no way the news could've leaked. 267 00:20:13,880 --> 00:20:15,070 Looks like now... 268 00:20:17,070 --> 00:20:18,930 we can't worry about too much now. 269 00:20:19,070 --> 00:20:19,750 Jie, 270 00:20:20,590 --> 00:20:22,230 take the Imperial Guards 271 00:20:22,270 --> 00:20:23,510 and surround Zhengnian Hall. 272 00:20:23,510 --> 00:20:24,750 No one associated with Feng Suige 273 00:20:24,750 --> 00:20:25,680 shall be spared! 274 00:20:25,680 --> 00:20:26,550 Kill them all! 275 00:20:27,070 --> 00:20:28,070 Yes, Uncle. 276 00:20:44,680 --> 00:20:45,660 How is he? 277 00:20:51,480 --> 00:20:52,800 Please say something. 278 00:20:53,000 --> 00:20:54,330 How is he doing exactly? 279 00:20:55,240 --> 00:20:56,000 Not well. 280 00:20:56,680 --> 00:20:57,830 I've restored his pulse, 281 00:20:57,830 --> 00:20:58,940 so he's still alive. 282 00:20:58,940 --> 00:21:00,420 But I can't say 283 00:21:00,880 --> 00:21:02,210 whether he'll survive. 284 00:21:09,000 --> 00:21:10,000 What should we do? 285 00:21:12,590 --> 00:21:14,270 His yin and yang energies are in chaos, and his qi and blood flow is blocked— 286 00:21:14,270 --> 00:21:15,730 his life hangs by a thread. 287 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,920 At this point, 288 00:21:19,550 --> 00:21:21,200 I can only take a risky approach: 289 00:21:21,200 --> 00:21:22,880 use potent medicine to stimulate his heart 290 00:21:22,880 --> 00:21:24,110 and buy him a few more days. 291 00:21:24,110 --> 00:21:24,830 But to truly save him, 292 00:21:24,830 --> 00:21:26,890 we must get him to the Storm Alliance! 293 00:21:27,240 --> 00:21:28,170 Storm Alliance? 294 00:21:28,830 --> 00:21:30,270 The place where Ning Fei was saved? 295 00:21:30,270 --> 00:21:31,070 That's right. 296 00:21:31,720 --> 00:21:33,240 There's no time to waste. Let's depart immediately. 297 00:21:33,240 --> 00:21:34,400 Once we start, there's no turning back. 298 00:21:34,400 --> 00:21:36,260 I'll go prepare the medicine now. 299 00:21:38,720 --> 00:21:40,510 My medicine can only sustain him for five days. 300 00:21:40,510 --> 00:21:41,160 If we can't get him 301 00:21:41,160 --> 00:21:42,270 to the Storm Alliance within five days 302 00:21:42,270 --> 00:21:43,670 to receive treatment... 303 00:21:45,270 --> 00:21:46,670 it will truly be too late. 304 00:21:47,160 --> 00:21:48,730 Even if it costs me my life, 305 00:21:49,350 --> 00:21:50,680 I'll keep him alive. 306 00:21:53,030 --> 00:21:53,590 Alright. 307 00:22:13,480 --> 00:22:14,510 How is His Highness? 308 00:22:14,510 --> 00:22:15,440 Quick, go prepare a carriage. 309 00:22:15,440 --> 00:22:17,350 I'll explain everything on the way. 310 00:22:17,350 --> 00:22:18,030 Okay. 311 00:22:19,440 --> 00:22:20,000 Let's go. 312 00:22:22,590 --> 00:22:23,200 Thank you. 313 00:22:23,880 --> 00:22:24,740 I'll never forget 314 00:22:24,740 --> 00:22:25,700 this favor. 315 00:22:26,270 --> 00:22:27,200 You're welcome. 316 00:22:27,350 --> 00:22:28,800 You saved my life. 317 00:22:29,000 --> 00:22:30,920 I'm really glad I could help. 318 00:22:32,400 --> 00:22:33,220 From now on, 319 00:22:33,310 --> 00:22:34,720 I'll stay in Yujing City 320 00:22:34,790 --> 00:22:36,590 and find an opportunity to deal with Murong Yao. 321 00:22:36,590 --> 00:22:37,750 If you need anything, 322 00:22:37,750 --> 00:22:38,680 call on me anytime. 323 00:22:38,680 --> 00:22:39,270 Okay. 324 00:22:39,830 --> 00:22:40,880 Take care of yourself 325 00:22:40,880 --> 00:22:41,740 and be careful. 326 00:22:47,000 --> 00:22:47,640 Mother... 327 00:22:49,400 --> 00:22:51,000 Are you saying my brother... 328 00:22:52,270 --> 00:22:54,070 my brother killed Grandfather, 329 00:22:55,110 --> 00:22:57,280 and he also killed Father? 330 00:22:57,440 --> 00:22:58,030 Yes. 331 00:22:59,160 --> 00:23:00,790 Why would he do that? 332 00:23:01,880 --> 00:23:02,590 Chengyang, 333 00:23:03,310 --> 00:23:04,000 some things 334 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:06,200 you will understand naturally in time. 335 00:23:08,110 --> 00:23:09,770 After your grandfather died, 336 00:23:10,270 --> 00:23:11,590 your father intended to pass 337 00:23:11,590 --> 00:23:12,590 the throne to you. 338 00:23:14,240 --> 00:23:16,240 But your brother wouldn't allow it. 339 00:23:16,720 --> 00:23:18,180 All because of the throne? 340 00:23:19,880 --> 00:23:21,110 I never even thought 341 00:23:21,110 --> 00:23:23,040 about fighting him for the throne. 342 00:23:23,440 --> 00:23:25,610 Why didn't he just ask me? 343 00:23:25,720 --> 00:23:26,480 Why? 344 00:23:27,070 --> 00:23:28,590 Why would I fight him for it? 345 00:23:28,590 --> 00:23:30,400 I wouldn't fight him for anything! 346 00:23:30,400 --> 00:23:31,640 Because he never truly saw you 347 00:23:31,640 --> 00:23:32,750 as his brother. 348 00:23:33,110 --> 00:23:34,310 You are half-brothers. 349 00:23:34,310 --> 00:23:35,200 In his heart, 350 00:23:35,510 --> 00:23:36,840 his only flesh and blood 351 00:23:37,510 --> 00:23:38,590 was Feng Xiyang. 352 00:23:39,000 --> 00:23:41,000 Naturally, he'd see you as a threat. 353 00:23:41,240 --> 00:23:42,940 I just never expected 354 00:23:43,510 --> 00:23:44,720 he'd be so ruthless 355 00:23:44,720 --> 00:23:45,750 as to kill your father 356 00:23:45,750 --> 00:23:47,440 and usurp the throne. 357 00:23:48,110 --> 00:23:48,770 Chengyang, 358 00:23:49,030 --> 00:23:51,000 you were your father's favorite son 359 00:23:51,000 --> 00:23:52,110 and also the one 360 00:23:52,110 --> 00:23:54,110 your grandfather cared about most. 361 00:23:54,240 --> 00:23:55,920 You must remember their teachings 362 00:23:55,920 --> 00:23:57,270 and become a wise ruler. 363 00:23:59,440 --> 00:24:00,100 Chengyang, 364 00:24:00,590 --> 00:24:02,000 no matter who else falls now, 365 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:02,930 you cannot fall. 366 00:24:03,750 --> 00:24:04,750 Now it falls to you 367 00:24:05,310 --> 00:24:06,640 to hold Susha together. 368 00:24:20,570 --> 00:24:24,540 [Zhengnian Hall] 369 00:24:35,240 --> 00:24:35,770 General. 370 00:24:35,920 --> 00:24:36,410 Speak. 371 00:24:36,790 --> 00:24:37,960 No one from the Feng household is inside. 372 00:24:37,730 --> 00:24:40,290 [Murong Jie, General of the Jinwu Guard] 373 00:24:38,110 --> 00:24:39,680 We just caught some patients. 374 00:24:39,680 --> 00:24:40,680 They said a group of people 375 00:24:40,680 --> 00:24:42,140 escorted a carriage away. 376 00:24:42,350 --> 00:24:43,420 That must be them. 377 00:24:43,510 --> 00:24:44,640 When did they leave? 378 00:24:44,720 --> 00:24:45,490 Not long ago. 379 00:24:46,510 --> 00:24:47,070 After them! 380 00:24:47,070 --> 00:24:47,590 Yes! 381 00:25:27,640 --> 00:25:28,380 Report! 382 00:25:28,440 --> 00:25:30,320 There are Imperial Guards behind us! 383 00:25:30,320 --> 00:25:32,180 Looks like they're coming for us! 384 00:25:33,070 --> 00:25:34,130 Qiongqi Unit, 385 00:25:34,270 --> 00:25:35,440 follow me back! 386 00:25:35,460 --> 00:25:36,250 I'll help! 387 00:25:36,400 --> 00:25:37,600 -Yes, sir! -Yes, sir! 388 00:25:40,070 --> 00:25:40,640 Lu Ke! 389 00:25:40,690 --> 00:25:41,420 Hurry! 390 00:25:51,680 --> 00:25:52,680 Stop them! 391 00:26:06,880 --> 00:26:08,010 There are pursuers! 392 00:26:11,200 --> 00:26:11,860 This is bad. 393 00:26:12,110 --> 00:26:13,000 There are too many pursuers. 394 00:26:13,000 --> 00:26:13,920 Gu Yu and Hound 395 00:26:13,920 --> 00:26:15,380 can't hold them off at all! 396 00:26:15,510 --> 00:26:16,310 Guys, 397 00:26:16,400 --> 00:26:17,350 follow me back to cover the retreat! 398 00:26:17,350 --> 00:26:18,350 -Yes, sir! -Lu Ke! 399 00:26:18,640 --> 00:26:20,240 Protect His Highness and go! 400 00:26:21,590 --> 00:26:22,160 Let's go! 401 00:27:02,270 --> 00:27:03,120 Move aside! 402 00:27:06,400 --> 00:27:07,240 Hound! 403 00:27:25,680 --> 00:27:26,660 Don't waste time on them! 404 00:27:26,660 --> 00:27:27,860 Follow me in pursuit! 405 00:27:30,510 --> 00:27:32,510 Murong Jie! 406 00:28:55,240 --> 00:28:56,800 Honor heaven above, 407 00:28:57,200 --> 00:28:58,750 respect the earth below! 408 00:28:59,000 --> 00:29:00,750 Be loyal to the ruler and the kingdom, 409 00:29:00,750 --> 00:29:02,210 and never fail the people! 410 00:29:12,480 --> 00:29:13,200 Stop... 411 00:29:15,160 --> 00:29:15,960 Stop... 412 00:29:26,070 --> 00:29:28,880 Your Highness... 413 00:29:41,720 --> 00:29:42,640 Hound! 414 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:45,510 Gu Yu! 415 00:29:54,920 --> 00:29:55,350 Brother! 416 00:29:55,350 --> 00:29:56,720 Kill them all! 417 00:29:56,790 --> 00:29:58,720 -Kill them! -Kill them! 418 00:29:59,200 --> 00:29:59,750 Brother! 419 00:30:00,440 --> 00:30:01,240 Leave me be. 420 00:30:05,880 --> 00:30:06,480 Brother. 421 00:30:19,200 --> 00:30:19,800 General, 422 00:30:20,070 --> 00:30:21,440 we couldn't catch up to that carriage. 423 00:30:21,440 --> 00:30:22,270 We lost them. 424 00:31:27,720 --> 00:31:28,530 I know you're worried 425 00:31:28,530 --> 00:31:30,330 about your father's condition. 426 00:31:30,590 --> 00:31:32,650 If you really want to return to Susha, 427 00:31:32,830 --> 00:31:33,830 I can help you. 428 00:31:34,830 --> 00:31:36,270 When I was taken away 429 00:31:36,270 --> 00:31:36,790 like a criminal, 430 00:31:36,790 --> 00:31:37,830 you did nothing. 431 00:31:38,920 --> 00:31:41,050 Now you come saying you want to help me? 432 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,400 I'll find a way to make Xia Jingyan 433 00:31:43,400 --> 00:31:44,290 let you go back. 434 00:31:45,400 --> 00:31:46,000 Even if... 435 00:31:47,310 --> 00:31:49,040 I have to bow my head and beg him. 436 00:31:50,350 --> 00:31:51,880 For my sake, you're willing 437 00:31:52,070 --> 00:31:53,640 to put aside your pride 438 00:31:53,680 --> 00:31:55,280 and beg your greatest enemy. 439 00:31:55,720 --> 00:31:56,480 Should I be 440 00:31:56,480 --> 00:31:58,140 eternally grateful for that? 441 00:31:59,110 --> 00:32:00,350 I know you resent me, 442 00:32:00,960 --> 00:32:02,030 but we both know 443 00:32:02,750 --> 00:32:03,680 that on your own, 444 00:32:03,750 --> 00:32:05,150 you cannot leave Jinxiu. 445 00:32:07,790 --> 00:32:08,270 No. 446 00:32:09,790 --> 00:32:10,850 I don't resent you. 447 00:32:11,440 --> 00:32:13,590 You can only resent someone you care about. 448 00:32:13,590 --> 00:32:14,350 I no longer feel 449 00:32:14,350 --> 00:32:15,350 anything for you. 450 00:32:15,440 --> 00:32:16,840 So how could I resent you? 451 00:32:18,160 --> 00:32:19,360 If that's the case... 452 00:32:21,550 --> 00:32:23,280 then I'll return your freedom. 453 00:32:29,470 --> 00:32:31,410 [Letter of Divorce] 454 00:32:36,440 --> 00:32:37,750 All this talk about letting me go 455 00:32:37,750 --> 00:32:39,150 or returning my freedom— 456 00:32:39,680 --> 00:32:41,340 you think I don't understand? 457 00:32:41,440 --> 00:32:42,160 You're just trying 458 00:32:42,160 --> 00:32:43,110 to use this chance 459 00:32:43,110 --> 00:32:43,680 to pay me back 460 00:32:43,680 --> 00:32:45,110 for helping you escape Susha. 461 00:32:45,110 --> 00:32:46,720 So you can feel better about yourself, 462 00:32:46,720 --> 00:32:48,320 thinking you owe me nothing. 463 00:32:49,030 --> 00:32:50,200 How can there be a person as hypocritical 464 00:32:50,200 --> 00:32:51,480 and heartless as you? 465 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,880 Now that things have come to this, 466 00:32:54,880 --> 00:32:56,880 what's the point of saying all this? 467 00:32:57,550 --> 00:32:58,240 You and I 468 00:32:59,590 --> 00:33:00,920 were never meant to be. 469 00:33:02,550 --> 00:33:03,680 "Never meant to be"? 470 00:33:04,200 --> 00:33:05,400 When you were trapped in Susha, 471 00:33:05,400 --> 00:33:06,730 why didn't you say that? 472 00:33:07,110 --> 00:33:08,240 When you had nowhere to turn, 473 00:33:08,240 --> 00:33:09,570 why didn't you say that? 474 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,270 Now that I'm no longer useful to you, 475 00:33:11,270 --> 00:33:13,070 you say we were never meant to be? 476 00:33:14,640 --> 00:33:15,480 Xia Jingshi, 477 00:33:16,110 --> 00:33:17,550 you disgust me. 478 00:33:21,110 --> 00:33:22,370 I don't need your help. 479 00:33:24,110 --> 00:33:25,960 Stop this pretense. 480 00:33:27,350 --> 00:33:28,830 Xia Jingshi, hear this: 481 00:33:29,590 --> 00:33:31,880 you're merely a useless prince consort of Susha. 482 00:33:31,880 --> 00:33:32,590 What right do you have 483 00:33:32,590 --> 00:33:34,480 to cast me aside with a letter of divorce? 484 00:33:34,480 --> 00:33:36,940 It is I, Feng Xiyang, who will cast you aside! 485 00:33:37,110 --> 00:33:38,070 From today on, 486 00:33:38,750 --> 00:33:40,810 we have nothing to do with each other. 487 00:33:41,000 --> 00:33:42,530 Our bond as husband and wife 488 00:33:43,590 --> 00:33:45,120 is severed once and for all! 489 00:33:55,110 --> 00:33:56,710 Then, Princess, as you wish. 490 00:33:57,790 --> 00:34:00,240 From this moment on, we have no connection whatsoever. 491 00:34:00,240 --> 00:34:01,640 From now on, whatever I do 492 00:34:01,920 --> 00:34:03,250 is none of your concern. 493 00:34:05,200 --> 00:34:06,200 Princess Xiyang, 494 00:34:06,590 --> 00:34:07,310 farewell. 495 00:34:12,440 --> 00:34:13,110 Stop. 496 00:34:15,510 --> 00:34:16,710 I know you hold a grudge 497 00:34:16,710 --> 00:34:17,840 against my brother. 498 00:34:19,070 --> 00:34:20,670 I don't care what else you do. 499 00:34:22,150 --> 00:34:23,210 But remember this: 500 00:34:23,590 --> 00:34:25,250 if you dare to harm my brother, 501 00:34:25,960 --> 00:34:27,690 I'll kill you with my own hands. 502 00:34:43,760 --> 00:34:44,690 What did you say? 503 00:34:45,280 --> 00:34:46,440 The body's gone? 504 00:34:47,000 --> 00:34:47,480 Yes. 505 00:34:47,800 --> 00:34:49,230 I was worried, so I went to check myself. 506 00:34:49,230 --> 00:34:50,830 The body has been taken away. 507 00:34:51,880 --> 00:34:52,530 Father, 508 00:34:52,800 --> 00:34:53,730 could Feng Suige 509 00:34:53,800 --> 00:34:54,670 still be alive? 510 00:34:58,960 --> 00:34:59,480 Jie, 511 00:35:00,150 --> 00:35:00,880 how did it go? 512 00:35:01,590 --> 00:35:02,230 Jie... 513 00:35:04,320 --> 00:35:04,910 Uncle, 514 00:35:05,670 --> 00:35:07,440 please forgive my incompetence. 515 00:35:07,440 --> 00:35:08,610 I failed to kill all of Feng Suige's 516 00:35:08,610 --> 00:35:09,500 subordinates. 517 00:35:10,030 --> 00:35:11,280 They fought desperately 518 00:35:11,280 --> 00:35:12,940 and escorted a carriage away. 519 00:35:13,510 --> 00:35:14,350 A carriage? 520 00:35:15,840 --> 00:35:17,100 Where did they flee to? 521 00:35:17,590 --> 00:35:18,720 To the Susha border. 522 00:35:19,070 --> 00:35:20,400 However, there are many intersections there. 523 00:35:20,400 --> 00:35:21,440 Based on the wheel tracks alone, 524 00:35:21,440 --> 00:35:22,000 we can't tell 525 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,130 which way they fled. 526 00:35:23,440 --> 00:35:24,440 However, I've already 527 00:35:24,440 --> 00:35:26,360 sent men to pursue them along different routes. 528 00:35:26,360 --> 00:35:27,070 Well done. 529 00:35:27,920 --> 00:35:28,690 Jie, 530 00:35:29,280 --> 00:35:30,280 you should go back 531 00:35:30,320 --> 00:35:31,110 and rest now. 532 00:35:41,030 --> 00:35:41,920 Feng Suige 533 00:35:42,480 --> 00:35:44,440 has to be in that carriage. 534 00:35:45,800 --> 00:35:46,670 But if 535 00:35:46,670 --> 00:35:48,110 it were just his corpse, 536 00:35:48,880 --> 00:35:49,800 there'd be no need for them 537 00:35:49,800 --> 00:35:51,930 to fight so desperately to protect it. 538 00:35:52,550 --> 00:35:53,380 Could... 539 00:35:54,800 --> 00:35:56,600 Feng Suige truly still be alive? 540 00:35:57,510 --> 00:35:59,400 Whether he lives or dies, 541 00:36:00,190 --> 00:36:01,710 his defeat is sealed. 542 00:36:01,800 --> 00:36:03,230 Even if he still draws breath, 543 00:36:03,230 --> 00:36:05,110 he must be severely injured. 544 00:36:06,190 --> 00:36:07,280 Before long, 545 00:36:07,710 --> 00:36:09,510 Feng Chengyang will ascend the throne. 546 00:36:09,510 --> 00:36:10,360 By then, 547 00:36:10,510 --> 00:36:11,710 it will be a done deal. 548 00:36:12,510 --> 00:36:13,280 In this game, 549 00:36:14,280 --> 00:36:16,280 Feng Suige has already lost. 550 00:36:16,590 --> 00:36:17,110 Father, 551 00:36:17,960 --> 00:36:19,030 I was incompetent. 552 00:36:19,360 --> 00:36:21,290 If Feng Suige truly is still alive, 553 00:36:22,110 --> 00:36:23,880 I'll kill him with my own hands! 554 00:36:25,150 --> 00:36:25,880 Yao. 555 00:36:26,880 --> 00:36:27,850 No matter what, 556 00:36:27,960 --> 00:36:29,290 you must remember this: 557 00:36:29,320 --> 00:36:30,700 publicly, we must claim 558 00:36:31,070 --> 00:36:32,960 that Feng Suige is dead 559 00:36:32,980 --> 00:36:33,670 and that you 560 00:36:33,670 --> 00:36:35,360 personally executed him. 561 00:36:35,400 --> 00:36:36,070 This way, 562 00:36:36,110 --> 00:36:37,960 when Feng Chengyang ascends the throne, 563 00:36:37,960 --> 00:36:40,020 you'll receive the greatest credit. 564 00:36:40,840 --> 00:36:41,840 By then, 565 00:36:41,920 --> 00:36:43,320 once we control the situation, 566 00:36:43,320 --> 00:36:45,490 even if there are unexpected changes, 567 00:36:46,030 --> 00:36:47,830 they won't be cause for concern. 568 00:36:47,880 --> 00:36:49,140 I understand, Father. 569 00:36:49,550 --> 00:36:50,230 Alright. 570 00:36:51,590 --> 00:36:53,520 You should go back and rest as well. 571 00:37:00,070 --> 00:37:01,230 Let me think about 572 00:37:01,880 --> 00:37:03,810 how to inform the Empress Dowager. 573 00:37:16,550 --> 00:37:17,350 Your Majesty, 574 00:37:17,670 --> 00:37:19,030 over the past few days, the Prince of Zhennan 575 00:37:19,030 --> 00:37:20,360 has either remained in Rongyang Palace 576 00:37:20,360 --> 00:37:21,550 or wandered around the grounds. 577 00:37:21,550 --> 00:37:22,590 He hasn't done anything suspicious. 578 00:37:22,590 --> 00:37:23,510 Over these past few days, I 579 00:37:23,510 --> 00:37:25,510 deliberately removed the guards from Rongyang Palace, 580 00:37:25,510 --> 00:37:27,400 hoping he would reveal his true intentions. 581 00:37:27,400 --> 00:37:29,030 But he's made no move at all. 582 00:37:30,510 --> 00:37:31,840 Why do you think that is? 583 00:37:33,360 --> 00:37:34,360 This servant is too foolish 584 00:37:34,360 --> 00:37:35,560 to fathom the reason. 585 00:37:36,840 --> 00:37:37,920 Tell me... 586 00:37:39,480 --> 00:37:40,600 could Xia Jingshi 587 00:37:40,630 --> 00:37:41,710 have planted moles 588 00:37:41,710 --> 00:37:43,150 around me? 589 00:37:48,550 --> 00:37:49,350 Your Majesty, 590 00:37:49,510 --> 00:37:50,710 shall I investigate? 591 00:37:57,510 --> 00:37:58,630 Everyone around me 592 00:37:58,630 --> 00:38:00,230 has been thoroughly vetted. 593 00:38:00,630 --> 00:38:01,630 Xia Jingshi's reach 594 00:38:01,630 --> 00:38:02,890 can't extend that far. 595 00:38:03,710 --> 00:38:04,870 Is it possible 596 00:38:04,960 --> 00:38:05,960 that Xia Jingshi has guessed 597 00:38:05,960 --> 00:38:07,150 Your Majesty's intentions? 598 00:38:07,150 --> 00:38:08,150 That is possible. 599 00:38:08,840 --> 00:38:10,070 But what if he has? 600 00:38:10,760 --> 00:38:12,420 I'll kill him sooner or later. 601 00:38:15,510 --> 00:38:16,230 Your Majesty, 602 00:38:16,230 --> 00:38:17,560 urgent news from Susha! 603 00:38:27,880 --> 00:38:30,410 Susha's Prime Minister Zhuang Shen has died. 604 00:38:30,590 --> 00:38:32,550 The First Prince Feng Suige... 605 00:38:34,360 --> 00:38:36,620 committed regicide to usurp the throne? 606 00:38:37,000 --> 00:38:38,330 Feng Pingcheng is dead. 607 00:38:39,190 --> 00:38:40,590 Feng Suige was executed? 608 00:38:44,400 --> 00:38:45,200 Your Majesty. 609 00:38:45,590 --> 00:38:46,510 It's destiny. 610 00:38:48,590 --> 00:38:50,260 I truly am blessed by heaven. 611 00:38:56,360 --> 00:38:57,000 I was just thinking about 612 00:38:57,000 --> 00:38:58,660 how to eliminate Xia Jingshi. 613 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:02,330 And heaven has given me this opportunity. 614 00:39:09,440 --> 00:39:11,360 The Empress Dowager has arrived! 615 00:39:14,710 --> 00:39:15,710 All of you, leave. 616 00:39:19,670 --> 00:39:20,380 Mother. 617 00:39:20,720 --> 00:39:21,920 Mother, you've heard, haven't you? 618 00:39:21,920 --> 00:39:23,590 Feng Pingcheng and Feng Suige are both dead. 619 00:39:23,590 --> 00:39:25,050 What a pleasant surprise! 620 00:39:25,230 --> 00:39:26,420 The one who will succeed to the throne in Susha 621 00:39:26,420 --> 00:39:28,920 can only be the Second Prince, Feng Chengyang. 622 00:39:28,920 --> 00:39:30,760 A young ruler will bring uncertainty to the nation. 623 00:39:30,760 --> 00:39:32,710 Prime Minister Zhuang is also dead. 624 00:39:32,710 --> 00:39:34,880 Susha's court will surely be in chaos. 625 00:39:35,760 --> 00:39:36,820 In that case, 626 00:39:36,920 --> 00:39:39,110 Susha will be too preoccupied with its own affairs. 627 00:39:39,110 --> 00:39:40,630 Perhaps for the next 10 or even 20 years, 628 00:39:40,630 --> 00:39:41,190 they won't dare 629 00:39:41,190 --> 00:39:42,760 wage war against our Jinxiu again. 630 00:39:42,760 --> 00:39:43,620 Right, Mother? 631 00:39:43,960 --> 00:39:45,320 What are you trying to say? 632 00:39:45,320 --> 00:39:45,880 Then... 633 00:39:46,840 --> 00:39:47,900 Then does that mean 634 00:39:47,960 --> 00:39:48,480 we no longer need to 635 00:39:48,480 --> 00:39:49,230 keep Xia Jingshi alive? 636 00:39:49,230 --> 00:39:50,110 I'm warning you, 637 00:39:50,110 --> 00:39:51,150 don't act rashly. 638 00:39:52,510 --> 00:39:53,550 Why? 639 00:39:54,190 --> 00:39:55,280 You said it yourself! 640 00:39:55,280 --> 00:39:56,000 You said we needed to spare his life 641 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,000 to make use of him! 642 00:39:57,030 --> 00:39:58,190 He's of no use now, 643 00:39:58,230 --> 00:39:59,490 so why can't I kill him? 644 00:39:59,510 --> 00:40:00,670 Why can't I kill him? 645 00:40:00,840 --> 00:40:02,360 Whether Xia Jingshi has value 646 00:40:02,360 --> 00:40:03,590 is not determined by Susha. 647 00:40:03,590 --> 00:40:04,840 It's determined by you! 648 00:40:04,840 --> 00:40:06,300 As the ruler of a nation, 649 00:40:06,590 --> 00:40:08,070 how can you be so foolish? 650 00:40:10,030 --> 00:40:10,800 In the end, 651 00:40:12,110 --> 00:40:13,840 you just can't bear to kill him. 652 00:40:14,190 --> 00:40:15,670 Don't treat court politics 653 00:40:15,670 --> 00:40:16,630 as child's play! 654 00:40:17,110 --> 00:40:18,570 Xia Jingshi's value isn't 655 00:40:18,590 --> 00:40:20,440 just in helping us against Susha. 656 00:40:20,440 --> 00:40:21,670 The Zhennan Army under his command 657 00:40:21,670 --> 00:40:23,110 is his greatest value! 658 00:40:24,320 --> 00:40:25,470 Without my order, 659 00:40:25,550 --> 00:40:26,880 do not move against him. 660 00:40:27,000 --> 00:40:28,060 Do you understand? 661 00:40:32,960 --> 00:40:36,300 [Edict of Condemnation] 662 00:40:36,030 --> 00:40:37,480 The criminal Feng Suige 663 00:40:37,880 --> 00:40:39,070 committed patricide and regicide. 664 00:40:39,070 --> 00:40:40,230 Such heinous crimes against all order 665 00:40:40,230 --> 00:40:41,840 are condemned by both gods and men! 666 00:40:41,840 --> 00:40:43,250 Now, struck by heaven's wrath, 667 00:40:43,250 --> 00:40:44,450 he has been executed, 668 00:40:44,590 --> 00:40:46,440 his body left to rot in the wilderness! 669 00:40:46,440 --> 00:40:47,470 By imperial decree: 670 00:40:47,470 --> 00:40:48,800 strip him of all titles, 671 00:40:49,280 --> 00:40:52,940 and remove his name from the imperial family records as a traitor! 672 00:40:53,070 --> 00:40:55,690 All his family assets shall be confiscated. 673 00:40:55,810 --> 00:40:58,480 His household servants shall be exiled for military service, 674 00:40:58,480 --> 00:41:00,010 with no pardon for 30 years! 675 00:41:07,990 --> 00:41:08,930 Lord Ling, 676 00:41:09,230 --> 00:41:11,190 where on earth are you taking us? 677 00:41:11,320 --> 00:41:11,960 We've been walking for ages 678 00:41:11,960 --> 00:41:12,920 and haven't seen a soul. 679 00:41:12,920 --> 00:41:13,440 Can the Storm Alliance 680 00:41:13,440 --> 00:41:15,070 really be in these mountains? 681 00:41:15,070 --> 00:41:16,480 Carry him properly and stop talking nonsense. 682 00:41:16,480 --> 00:41:17,920 Remember, once we enter the alliance, 683 00:41:17,920 --> 00:41:18,960 don't mention the Feng family— 684 00:41:18,960 --> 00:41:20,320 especially not the First Prince! 685 00:41:20,320 --> 00:41:21,030 Why? 686 00:41:21,800 --> 00:41:22,400 Lord Ling, 687 00:41:22,710 --> 00:41:24,070 what exactly is the Storm Alliance? 688 00:41:24,070 --> 00:41:25,730 What kind of people are there? 689 00:41:25,880 --> 00:41:26,440 They're all 690 00:41:26,440 --> 00:41:28,240 refugees and wounded soldiers. 691 00:41:28,280 --> 00:41:29,110 Speaking of which— 692 00:41:29,110 --> 00:41:30,130 before we enter the alliance, 693 00:41:30,130 --> 00:41:31,480 let me give you a warning. 694 00:41:31,480 --> 00:41:33,550 The alliance recognizes no national boundaries. 695 00:41:33,550 --> 00:41:35,440 It has only four branches: Fishing, Woodcutting, Farming, and Studying. 696 00:41:35,440 --> 00:41:36,900 Each branch has an elder. 697 00:41:36,960 --> 00:41:37,760 Any matter 698 00:41:38,360 --> 00:41:39,190 is decided 699 00:41:39,190 --> 00:41:40,400 by discussion among the four elders. 700 00:41:40,400 --> 00:41:42,020 So watch what you say, 701 00:41:42,110 --> 00:41:43,550 or they might decide to get rid of us. 702 00:41:43,550 --> 00:41:44,390 Y-Y-You're 703 00:41:44,590 --> 00:41:45,920 making it sound so creepy. 704 00:41:45,920 --> 00:41:46,800 Why does this alliance 705 00:41:46,800 --> 00:41:48,480 make me so uneasy? 706 00:41:48,550 --> 00:41:49,840 -Can we really go there? -Let me tell you something 707 00:41:49,840 --> 00:41:51,100 even more unsettling. 708 00:41:51,230 --> 00:41:52,960 If you can't remember what I just told you, 709 00:41:52,960 --> 00:41:54,110 the person you're carrying 710 00:41:54,110 --> 00:41:55,230 may die at any moment. 711 00:41:55,230 --> 00:41:55,710 Go! 712 00:41:56,150 --> 00:41:56,800 I'll remember that!