1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,680 ♫ Those people, those affairs, those palace doors ♫ 2 00:00:05,680 --> 00:00:10,910 ♫ One step into the commotions of this world ♫ 3 00:00:10,910 --> 00:00:16,560 ♫ Listen to the wind, listen to the rain, listen to the endless ups and downs of life ♫ 4 00:00:16,560 --> 00:00:21,280 ♫ Destiny indeed loves us ♫ 5 00:00:21,280 --> 00:00:26,730 ♫ Look at the dreams sealed by the kiss of time ♫ 6 00:00:26,730 --> 00:00:32,110 ♫ Remember half the life that’s already been lived ♫ 7 00:00:32,110 --> 00:00:37,650 ♫ In these red walls, remains one person ♫ 8 00:00:37,650 --> 00:00:43,620 ♫ Wait for the dead of the night, wait for eternity ♫ 9 00:00:43,620 --> 00:00:48,550 ♫ If the world is a storm, then everything in it must take refuge ♫ 10 00:00:48,550 --> 00:00:54,080 ♫ I’ll go with you ♫ 11 00:00:54,080 --> 00:00:59,070 ♫ Traveling across thousands of mountains, don’t be afraid of the wasteland ♫ 12 00:00:59,070 --> 00:01:04,420 ♫ There’ll be flowers on the side of the path ♫ 13 00:01:04,420 --> 00:01:09,510 ♫ Love and hate are too messy; simply coming and going ♫ 14 00:01:09,510 --> 00:01:14,870 ♫ The winds and clouds have not dissipated ♫ 15 00:01:14,870 --> 00:01:27,300 ♫ Spring and fall are long; I can finally wander this mortal world with you ♫ 16 00:01:27,300 --> 00:01:30,350 [Rebel Princess] 17 00:02:05,850 --> 00:02:09,520 [Episode 1] 18 00:02:09,530 --> 00:02:12,540 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by The Emperor’s Conquests@ Viki.com 19 00:02:13,080 --> 00:02:15,870 The king mustn’t leave the palace. (T/N: She is reciting common Chinese chess strategies) 20 00:02:15,870 --> 00:02:18,750 The guards, likewise, mustn’t leave the palace. 21 00:02:18,750 --> 00:02:22,420 Father is the bishop who must serve by Emperor Uncle’s side. [South] 22 00:02:22,420 --> 00:02:24,980 He is in the palace as well. 23 00:02:26,780 --> 00:02:29,540 My little princess. [Empress Dowager Xiaomu] 24 00:02:29,540 --> 00:02:31,730 Don’t trip and fall, all right? 25 00:02:31,730 --> 00:02:38,170 A’Wu, where is the Imperial city of Jianning? 26 00:02:40,730 --> 00:02:41,800 [Jianning] 27 00:02:41,800 --> 00:02:46,670 Grandmother Empress Dowager, the imperial city is right beneath my feet. 28 00:02:46,670 --> 00:02:49,480 Where is Huizhou? 29 00:02:49,480 --> 00:02:52,680 The center that all roads cross and that once divided the world in two. 30 00:02:52,680 --> 00:02:55,400 It’s an important place for military affairs. We must not lose it. 31 00:02:55,400 --> 00:02:57,850 Huizhou is right here. 32 00:02:57,850 --> 00:03:02,140 Then... where is Ningshuo? 33 00:03:02,140 --> 00:03:08,250 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... 34 00:03:08,250 --> 00:03:11,410 In the north is Hulan and in the south is Liupan. 35 00:03:11,410 --> 00:03:15,280 Every day, they must defend it with worries. [Ningshuo] 36 00:03:16,170 --> 00:03:17,680 Ningshuo is right here. 37 00:03:17,680 --> 00:03:21,430 - Excellent. - Grandmother Empress Dowager, was I right? 38 00:03:21,430 --> 00:03:24,130 Yes. You are right. 39 00:03:26,630 --> 00:03:29,410 Empress Dowager, Senior Maidservant Xu is here to relay a message from Grand Princess. 40 00:03:29,410 --> 00:03:32,500 She said that the little princess has been staying here in the palace for over twenty days now. 41 00:03:32,500 --> 00:03:35,720 If she still doesn’t go back to her residence, she fears that the little princess will forget about her parents and older brother. 42 00:03:35,720 --> 00:03:38,500 I’m not going back, I’m not going back! Last time I returned, 43 00:03:38,500 --> 00:03:40,570 I accidentally set fire to the small kitchen. 44 00:03:40,570 --> 00:03:44,820 Father wanted to discipline me but I ran back to the palace overnight. 45 00:03:44,820 --> 00:03:48,270 All right, all right. You won’t go back! You won’t go back! 46 00:03:48,270 --> 00:03:51,250 Relay a message to Grand Princess Jinmin. 47 00:03:51,250 --> 00:03:54,140 Just tell her that I can’t bear to see her leave. 48 00:03:54,140 --> 00:03:57,400 She will stay here for a few more days. 49 00:03:57,400 --> 00:03:59,020 Yes. 50 00:03:59,710 --> 00:04:03,870 I also feel that Princess Shangyang is a daughter of the palace. 51 00:04:03,870 --> 00:04:06,870 Fengchi Palace is her true home. 52 00:04:06,870 --> 00:04:10,100 Wow, so much snow! 53 00:04:10,910 --> 00:04:14,090 I’m Wang Xuan, the daughter of the Wang Clan of Langya. 54 00:04:14,090 --> 00:04:17,430 Mother is the only younger sister of the current emperor. 55 00:04:17,430 --> 00:04:21,620 She is Empress Dowager’s most beloved Grand Princess Jinmin. 56 00:04:21,620 --> 00:04:25,190 Father is the Prime Minister of the Imperial Court. 57 00:04:25,190 --> 00:04:28,580 Once I was born, I grew up by my maternal grandmother’s side 58 00:04:28,580 --> 00:04:31,890 in the Ciqin Hall of Fengchi Palace. 59 00:04:31,890 --> 00:04:34,350 I grew up being endlessly pampered. 60 00:04:34,350 --> 00:04:37,830 At any time, I could directly enter the palace 61 00:04:37,830 --> 00:04:40,040 to play freely in the imperial garden. 62 00:04:40,040 --> 00:04:43,910 I played and studied with the three princes. 63 00:04:43,910 --> 00:04:46,770 Crown Prince Zilong was stubborn and mischievous. 64 00:04:46,770 --> 00:04:51,340 Second Prince Zilu was weak in health, always sick, and rarely spoke. 65 00:04:51,340 --> 00:04:56,140 He was always bullied by the crown prince due to his mother’s concubine status. 66 00:04:56,140 --> 00:05:00,930 As for Third Prince Zitan, he always gazed at me tenderly. 67 00:05:00,930 --> 00:05:05,410 In my eyes, Older Brother Zitan was always the best. 68 00:05:05,410 --> 00:05:07,050 Older Brother Crown Prince, come here quickly! 69 00:05:07,050 --> 00:05:11,360 There’s a snake in here! Older Brother Crown Prince, come quickly! 70 00:05:11,360 --> 00:05:14,800 - He’s coming! He’s coming. - Stop running. Where’s the snake? 71 00:05:15,480 --> 00:05:17,870 Who told you to bully people again. 72 00:05:18,590 --> 00:05:20,550 Let’s run, quick. 73 00:05:22,070 --> 00:05:25,680 Paternal Aunt entered the palace to be the “Mother of the world.” 74 00:05:25,680 --> 00:05:29,560 She became the twelfth empress from the Wang Clan. 75 00:05:30,340 --> 00:05:32,510 I was then conferred as Princess Shangyang. 76 00:05:32,510 --> 00:05:36,700 My status is more respectable than my older brother’s, who is my blood-related sibling. 77 00:05:36,700 --> 00:05:39,590 Only those who are close to me may call me by my given name. 78 00:05:39,590 --> 00:05:42,050 - Little Princess. - A’Wu. - Slowly, slowly. 79 00:05:42,050 --> 00:05:43,870 Don’t trip and fall. 80 00:05:44,430 --> 00:05:46,920 Stop running! Stop running! 81 00:05:48,400 --> 00:05:51,440 Emperor Uncle, hurry and hide me. 82 00:05:51,440 --> 00:05:53,320 Come under here and hide. 83 00:05:53,910 --> 00:05:58,700 Come here. A’Wu, what trouble did you cause once again? 84 00:05:58,700 --> 00:06:01,560 The imperial garden is frozen and cold. 85 00:06:01,560 --> 00:06:05,570 I merely wanted to trip a snow rabbit for fun. 86 00:06:05,570 --> 00:06:08,270 I didn’t mean to trip the crown prince. 87 00:06:08,270 --> 00:06:10,700 I’m afraid of being scolded by Auntie and Older Brother Crown Prince. 88 00:06:10,700 --> 00:06:13,350 Hence, I can only hide here with you Emperor Uncle. 89 00:06:13,350 --> 00:06:14,670 Rabbit? 90 00:06:14,670 --> 00:06:17,010 Would there be any rabbits in the palace? [Ma Yao - Emperor of Great Cheng] 91 00:06:17,010 --> 00:06:19,620 If you harm Empress Dowager or the Empress, 92 00:06:19,620 --> 00:06:22,880 it is of no use hiding here. 93 00:06:22,880 --> 00:06:24,800 The empress has arrived! 94 00:06:24,800 --> 00:06:26,420 Hurry and hide. 95 00:06:26,420 --> 00:06:28,790 Don’t let the empress find you. 96 00:06:39,300 --> 00:06:40,510 Your Majesty. 97 00:06:40,510 --> 00:06:44,030 A’Wu already told me. They are just children fooling around. 98 00:06:44,030 --> 00:06:47,630 Crown Prince is the older brother so he should, naturally, yield to her. 99 00:06:47,630 --> 00:06:49,060 Just forget about this incident. 100 00:06:49,060 --> 00:06:50,850 Look at what you are saying. [Empress Wang - Crown Prince’s birth mother] 101 00:06:50,850 --> 00:06:54,180 A’Wu is also my older brother’s only daughter. 102 00:06:54,180 --> 00:06:56,490 I cannot cherish her enough. 103 00:06:56,490 --> 00:07:00,210 How could I possibly punish her for such a trivial matter? 104 00:07:03,210 --> 00:07:06,070 From when I was a child to when I became a young lady, 105 00:07:06,070 --> 00:07:09,930 I was like a flower caged in by a canopy, 106 00:07:09,930 --> 00:07:13,870 beloved by all. 107 00:07:13,870 --> 00:07:15,940 But I didn’t know that, 108 00:07:15,940 --> 00:07:19,570 beyond the canopy, are the nine provinces of our world. 109 00:07:19,570 --> 00:07:23,130 The family and empire that I was once proud of 110 00:07:23,130 --> 00:07:27,630 had been utterly decadent since long ago leading to uprisings everywhere. 111 00:07:34,200 --> 00:07:36,560 In the eighth month of the 15th year of the Yuanxi era, 112 00:07:36,560 --> 00:07:41,100 countless generals in the far west 113 00:07:41,100 --> 00:07:44,800 resisted all enemies outside Hulan and the important land of Ningshuo. 114 00:07:45,420 --> 00:07:50,030 There were bloodbaths, sorrows, and heroism. 115 00:07:53,420 --> 00:07:57,990 At the same time, my beautiful coming-of-age ceremony (T/N: Time when a girl reaches the age of 15) 116 00:07:57,990 --> 00:08:00,910 was being held in the Taiji Hall in the imperial city of Jianning. 117 00:08:00,910 --> 00:08:06,280 It would lead to another wave of bloodbaths and smoke. 118 00:08:19,970 --> 00:08:24,260 Perhaps, everything changed starting from that moment. 119 00:08:26,590 --> 00:08:29,080 No... Nothing has ever changed. 120 00:08:29,080 --> 00:08:33,060 It’s just that the carefree princess grew up 121 00:08:34,710 --> 00:08:39,670 and was finally being dragged into a tragic chess game. 122 00:08:48,580 --> 00:08:51,790 Princess Shangyang’s coming-of-age! 123 00:08:51,790 --> 00:08:54,940 Begin the ceremony! 124 00:08:57,400 --> 00:09:02,020 Grand Princess Jinmin, please. 125 00:09:11,130 --> 00:09:12,840 [Ma Jinruo - Grand Princess Jinmin] 126 00:09:12,840 --> 00:09:16,740 My little A’Wu has finally grown up. 127 00:09:26,780 --> 00:09:32,070 At this auspicious time, dressed in adult clothing, 128 00:09:32,070 --> 00:09:34,340 one must begin to act respectfully, 129 00:09:34,340 --> 00:09:37,060 virtuously, and benevolently as a lady should. 130 00:09:37,060 --> 00:09:39,250 Wishing you longevity 131 00:09:39,250 --> 00:09:43,190 and endless blessings. 132 00:09:56,130 --> 00:10:00,860 General Wang, the princess has come of age and should be married. 133 00:10:00,860 --> 00:10:05,790 Both the crown prince and third prince have shown interest. 134 00:10:05,790 --> 00:10:08,670 I wonder what the wishes of those above are. 135 00:10:08,670 --> 00:10:10,390 [Gu Yong - Grand Tutor] [Wang Xu - Commander of the Imperial Guards] 136 00:10:10,390 --> 00:10:15,160 Grand Tutor Gu, this is my Wang Clan’s family matter. 137 00:10:15,160 --> 00:10:18,110 My older brother has his own plans. 138 00:10:20,950 --> 00:10:24,680 Empress, if you please. 139 00:10:32,030 --> 00:10:36,940 From this auspicious moment, you will begin to wear adult clothes 140 00:10:36,940 --> 00:10:39,800 and abandon your childhood aspirations. 141 00:10:39,800 --> 00:10:43,650 - Princess Shangyang is definitely extraordinary. - Be benevolent and moral 142 00:10:43,650 --> 00:10:48,000 - It’s just a pity that her surname is Wang. - and shall be respected and receive blessings. 143 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:52,500 The Wang Clan has already produced twelve empresses, [Wen Zongshen - Advisor] [Xie Yuan - Marquis of Anming] 144 00:10:52,500 --> 00:10:54,920 yet they still think that’s not enough? 145 00:10:55,590 --> 00:10:59,230 Among the clans of the world, Wang and Xie are the most respected. 146 00:11:00,190 --> 00:11:02,270 Marquis Xie, if you don’t give your approval, 147 00:11:02,270 --> 00:11:05,490 it will be very hard for the Wang Clan to succeed. 148 00:11:05,490 --> 00:11:08,050 The ceremony is complete! 149 00:11:08,050 --> 00:11:12,750 Congratulations, Princess Shangyang for coming of age! 150 00:11:22,960 --> 00:11:26,620 Urgent! Idle people, out of the way! 151 00:11:27,350 --> 00:11:30,860 Urgent! Idle people, out of the way! 152 00:12:19,020 --> 00:12:23,590 Your Majesty, when a girl comes of age, she should get married. 153 00:12:23,590 --> 00:12:25,510 Since the founding of Great Cheng, 154 00:12:25,510 --> 00:12:27,790 the Imperial family and the Wang Clan of Langya 155 00:12:27,790 --> 00:12:31,410 have had generations of marriages, mixing our blood together. 156 00:12:31,410 --> 00:12:35,280 Princess Shangyang, as the only daughter of the Wang Clan of Langya, 157 00:12:35,280 --> 00:12:38,260 should conform to the familial and empire’s tradition, 158 00:12:38,260 --> 00:12:41,480 by marrying a descendant of the imperial family. 159 00:12:41,480 --> 00:12:46,090 Today is Princess Shangyang’s grand coming-of-age ceremony. 160 00:12:46,090 --> 00:12:48,800 Your Majesty, why not add more joy to this already joyous event 161 00:12:48,800 --> 00:12:53,330 and arrange Princess Shangyang’s marriage right now? 162 00:12:53,330 --> 00:12:58,550 Your Majesty, please arrange Princess Shangyang’s marriage. 163 00:13:04,430 --> 00:13:07,580 Your Majesty, since the founding of Great Cheng, 164 00:13:07,580 --> 00:13:10,460 the Langya Wang clan has produced twelve empresses. 165 00:13:10,460 --> 00:13:12,720 Princess Shangyang should undertake her clan’s honor 166 00:13:12,720 --> 00:13:15,740 and marry Crown Prince. 167 00:13:16,540 --> 00:13:21,470 Your Majesty...Third Prince is gentle, kind, 168 00:13:21,470 --> 00:13:23,280 talented, and virtuous. 169 00:13:23,280 --> 00:13:27,430 He also has mutual affection and an agreement with Princess Shangyang. 170 00:13:27,430 --> 00:13:31,630 Your Majesty, why not grant this pair their wish? 171 00:13:32,950 --> 00:13:38,040 Your Majesty, daughters of Langya Wang clan are to be empresses. 172 00:13:38,040 --> 00:13:41,040 This has never changed. 173 00:13:43,780 --> 00:13:46,270 - Your Majesty— - Your Majesty! 174 00:13:50,990 --> 00:13:54,530 The love of a person is pure and true. [Wang Xuan - Princess Shangyang] 175 00:13:54,530 --> 00:13:58,010 Marriage should be left to one’s wishes. 176 00:13:58,010 --> 00:13:59,490 A’Wu. 177 00:13:59,490 --> 00:14:03,360 Now that I have come of age, I am no longer a child. 178 00:14:03,360 --> 00:14:07,640 What I say and do have been carefully thought about beforehand. 179 00:14:07,640 --> 00:14:11,450 Red makeup and bright beautiful clothes are not what I love. 180 00:14:11,450 --> 00:14:15,060 Prosperity and wealth are not what I seek. 181 00:14:15,060 --> 00:14:19,510 My wish is to marry the person I love. 182 00:14:22,240 --> 00:14:25,680 Your Majesty, in this great hall today, 183 00:14:25,680 --> 00:14:28,260 - I want— - Your Majesty! 184 00:14:29,780 --> 00:14:31,540 There’s an urgent report from the border. 185 00:14:31,540 --> 00:14:35,630 The King of Hulan personally led a hundred thousand soldiers and horses to attack our northwest border. [Wang Lin - Prime Minister] 186 00:14:35,630 --> 00:14:37,760 Ningshuo is now in a state of emergency. 187 00:14:38,540 --> 00:14:41,840 It’s a military emergency; therefore, state affairs come first. 188 00:14:41,840 --> 00:14:46,110 Let’s discuss my daughter’s marriage another time. 189 00:14:46,110 --> 00:14:47,810 Father. 190 00:15:14,400 --> 00:15:18,900 [Wang Su - Heir Apparent of the Duke of Zhenguo] 191 00:15:25,200 --> 00:15:28,500 Heir Apparent, the princess is not willing to go to the worshipping ceremony. 192 00:15:28,500 --> 00:15:31,800 Grand Princess wants you to go persuade her. 193 00:15:55,000 --> 00:15:58,700 Look! Although she isn’t very old, she’s got quite a temper. 194 00:15:58,700 --> 00:16:01,300 Your older brother and sister-in-law have specifically come to see you. 195 00:16:01,300 --> 00:16:04,300 I’m just not happy. I want to be by myself. 196 00:16:04,300 --> 00:16:06,900 Well, you still have to choose the right time for that. 197 00:16:08,300 --> 00:16:09,900 Fine. 198 00:16:09,900 --> 00:16:11,800 If you really want to get punished, 199 00:16:11,800 --> 00:16:15,300 then your sister-in-law and I will stay and accompany you. 200 00:16:16,100 --> 00:16:20,000 The princess, heir apparent, and the heir apparent’s wife will all be punished together in the prime minister’s manor. 201 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,900 That will be quite a spectacle. 202 00:16:24,300 --> 00:16:28,200 A’Wu, Mother and Father are waiting in the ancestral hall. 203 00:16:28,200 --> 00:16:29,950 Let’s quickly go now. 204 00:16:29,950 --> 00:16:31,680 I’m not going. 205 00:16:34,350 --> 00:16:40,000 [Memorial Tablets of the Family Ancestors] 206 00:16:43,100 --> 00:16:45,200 - Quickly. - Take your place. 207 00:16:45,200 --> 00:16:48,800 A’Wu, hurry and come. 208 00:16:53,700 --> 00:16:55,300 Kneel. 209 00:16:56,900 --> 00:17:00,900 Recite the Langya Wang Clan teachings. 210 00:17:00,900 --> 00:17:05,700 “A husband’s words and deeds cannot be overridden; complete trust.” 211 00:17:05,700 --> 00:17:08,800 “Value morals and admit wrongdoings; utterly virtuous.” 212 00:17:08,800 --> 00:17:12,400 “Create good reputations for the family; absolute filial piety.” 213 00:17:12,400 --> 00:17:17,600 “Harmony amongst siblings creates a joyous family; love and respect elder siblings.” 214 00:17:17,600 --> 00:17:20,800 “When it comes to wealth, do not overly give way to it.” 215 00:17:20,800 --> 00:17:24,700 “These are the five fundamentals.” 216 00:17:27,400 --> 00:17:31,600 Once again, bow to the ancestors. 217 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:43,900 Wang Lin, have you forgotten the Langya Wang Clan’s 218 00:17:43,900 --> 00:17:45,800 hundred-year-old mission? 219 00:17:45,800 --> 00:17:49,300 I, Wang Lin, dare not forget! 220 00:17:58,300 --> 00:18:01,600 [Huan Mi - Duke of Zhenguo’s Heir Apparent’s Consort] 221 00:18:02,600 --> 00:18:05,400 A’Wu, eat. 222 00:18:11,600 --> 00:18:15,100 - Father, yesterday in the great hall— - The Wang Clan rule 223 00:18:15,100 --> 00:18:18,100 is no talking while eating and sleeping. 224 00:18:20,660 --> 00:18:22,500 I’m going to speak anyway. 225 00:18:23,100 --> 00:18:24,700 Yesterday, in the great hall, 226 00:18:24,700 --> 00:18:27,900 why didn’t you wait for me to chose the person whom I will marry? 227 00:18:35,700 --> 00:18:37,900 I can wait for you 228 00:18:37,900 --> 00:18:40,100 but can military affairs wait for you? 229 00:18:40,100 --> 00:18:42,600 You just don’t want me to marry Brother Zitan. 230 00:18:42,600 --> 00:18:44,700 You are indeed not stupid. 231 00:18:45,500 --> 00:18:48,800 Besides Older Brother Zitan, I won’t marry anyone else. 232 00:18:48,800 --> 00:18:53,300 A’Wu, he who marries the daughter of the Langya Wang Clan will rule the world. 233 00:18:53,300 --> 00:18:57,700 Father, naturally, has to consider it carefully. Let’s eat first. 234 00:18:57,700 --> 00:19:00,100 I don’t believe in that. 235 00:19:00,100 --> 00:19:02,500 I’ll go reason with Emperor Uncle. 236 00:19:02,500 --> 00:19:04,200 A’Wu. A’Wu! 237 00:19:04,200 --> 00:19:07,700 Don’t bother with her. Ningshuo is in a state of emergency. 238 00:19:07,700 --> 00:19:11,600 His Majesty is currently troubled by it, how will he have time to care about her? 239 00:19:11,600 --> 00:19:13,300 Eat. 240 00:19:32,700 --> 00:19:34,400 Report! 241 00:19:34,400 --> 00:19:37,800 General, the carriage of the King of Hulan has been found! 242 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:44,800 [Xiao Qi - General of Ningshuo] 243 00:19:44,800 --> 00:19:46,400 Soldiers of Ningshuo! 244 00:19:46,400 --> 00:19:48,200 - Present! - Present! 245 00:19:52,900 --> 00:19:58,000 Today, we must have the courage to die, 246 00:19:58,000 --> 00:20:00,500 but we must have even more determination to win! 247 00:20:00,500 --> 00:20:02,900 For Great Cheng... 248 00:20:04,500 --> 00:20:07,900 Fight! - Fight! 249 00:20:11,490 --> 00:20:15,050 Fight! Fight! Fight! 250 00:20:18,700 --> 00:20:20,300 Brave soldiers of Hulan! 251 00:20:20,300 --> 00:20:22,300 Present! 252 00:20:22,300 --> 00:20:24,300 Kill them all! 253 00:20:24,300 --> 00:20:29,500 Hulan! Hulan! Hulan! 254 00:21:44,700 --> 00:21:49,300 What if Xiao Qi wins this battle against Hulan? 255 00:21:49,300 --> 00:21:53,510 Three years ago, the imperial court announced that 256 00:21:54,200 --> 00:21:59,100 whoever kills the King of Hulan will be conferred the title of “Prince,” regardless of their family background. 257 00:21:59,100 --> 00:22:04,200 A young lad from a poor family wants to be conferred as a prince? 258 00:22:06,490 --> 00:22:10,590 Even Prime Minister Wang is just a duke. 259 00:22:10,590 --> 00:22:12,900 If Xiao Qi were to be conferred as a prince, 260 00:22:12,900 --> 00:22:16,900 then wouldn’t he be the first prince to have a different surname? 261 00:22:16,900 --> 00:22:21,300 War is a matter far from the ordinary. 262 00:22:21,300 --> 00:22:25,500 It relates to the world’s peace and a society’s survival. 263 00:22:26,300 --> 00:22:31,000 Otherwise... it would be a different matter. 264 00:22:31,000 --> 00:22:35,900 Then again, there was an edict from the court previously. 265 00:22:35,900 --> 00:22:40,100 If this Xiao Qi can really accomplish this unworldly merit, 266 00:22:40,100 --> 00:22:44,600 then conferring him as a prince isn’t impossible. 267 00:22:44,600 --> 00:22:47,900 We cannot. We certainly cannot. 268 00:22:47,900 --> 00:22:49,500 A man from a poor family being conferred as a prince 269 00:22:49,500 --> 00:22:54,300 is a dishonor to the noble families of Great Cheng. 270 00:22:54,300 --> 00:22:56,800 Dare I ask you, General Wang, 271 00:22:56,800 --> 00:23:00,100 if we lose this battle in Ningshuo 272 00:23:00,100 --> 00:23:03,300 and the King of Hulan leads his army south, down to here in Jianning, 273 00:23:03,300 --> 00:23:06,900 do you have the ability to defend it against our enemy? 274 00:23:06,900 --> 00:23:08,700 Prime Minister. 275 00:23:09,530 --> 00:23:12,750 Let’s hear His Majesty’s views on this. 276 00:23:25,450 --> 00:23:28,140 - A’Wu. - Emperor Uncle. 277 00:23:28,140 --> 00:23:30,410 Are you playing chess by yourself again? 278 00:23:30,410 --> 00:23:31,910 Isn’t that boring? 279 00:23:31,910 --> 00:23:34,550 - I’ll join you. - All right. 280 00:23:35,860 --> 00:23:39,530 But... I have a request. 281 00:23:39,530 --> 00:23:43,170 If I win, I want a reward. 282 00:23:43,170 --> 00:23:44,840 Sure. 283 00:23:46,030 --> 00:23:48,770 You haven’t even asked me what I want. 284 00:23:48,770 --> 00:23:52,420 As long as you win against me, I shall grant you anything. 285 00:23:53,040 --> 00:23:56,140 - You promise? - A monarch never goes back on his word. 286 00:24:07,090 --> 00:24:09,420 There’s actually nothing wrong with this chess game, 287 00:24:09,420 --> 00:24:11,880 so why are you troubled, Emperor Uncle? 288 00:24:13,100 --> 00:24:17,400 What troubles me is the chess game in the imperial court. 289 00:24:17,400 --> 00:24:21,210 Right now, the outcome of the battle in Ningshuo is uncertain. 290 00:24:21,210 --> 00:24:23,930 It will affect the survival of Great Cheng. 291 00:24:23,930 --> 00:24:27,330 Those old geezers are not worried about the hardships of the empire 292 00:24:27,330 --> 00:24:30,680 but, instead, are causing a scene over whether Xiao Qi should be conferred as a prince or not 293 00:24:30,680 --> 00:24:32,750 if he were to win. 294 00:24:33,590 --> 00:24:37,300 In these past years, Hulan has become more domineering, repeatedly attacking our borders. 295 00:24:37,300 --> 00:24:38,910 If he really wins, 296 00:24:38,910 --> 00:24:41,450 then that is an extremely great meritorious service. 297 00:24:41,450 --> 00:24:46,170 Such a great meritorious service deserves an equally great reward. 298 00:24:46,170 --> 00:24:49,740 Emperor Uncle, you are the monarch. You cannot be stingy. 299 00:24:49,740 --> 00:24:52,350 It’s not that I’m stingy. 300 00:24:52,350 --> 00:24:54,730 Xiao Qi is from a low-class family. 301 00:24:54,730 --> 00:24:56,530 According to the court’s rules, 302 00:24:56,530 --> 00:25:01,280 conferring him as the General of Ningshuo is already the greatest grace I can give. 303 00:25:01,280 --> 00:25:05,170 If I were to confer him as a prince, the noble families would be displeased. 304 00:25:06,430 --> 00:25:09,790 However, I issued an edict three years ago 305 00:25:09,790 --> 00:25:12,170 and said what I said. 306 00:25:12,170 --> 00:25:14,430 This makes me... 307 00:25:14,430 --> 00:25:18,400 Whoever is displeased should be sent to protect Ningshuo. 308 00:25:18,400 --> 00:25:22,560 Your words would definitely quell those old court officials. 309 00:25:22,560 --> 00:25:25,420 However, since the founding of Great Cheng 310 00:25:25,420 --> 00:25:27,840 there has never been a prince with a different surname. 311 00:25:27,840 --> 00:25:30,780 That’s because our Great Cheng has never had 312 00:25:30,780 --> 00:25:33,210 a general who has achieved such an extraordinary achievement. 313 00:25:33,210 --> 00:25:36,560 Just confer him as a prince, what is there to stop you? 314 00:25:36,560 --> 00:25:39,200 Whether that Xiao Qi is a prince or a general, 315 00:25:39,200 --> 00:25:42,360 isn’t he just a chess piece in your hand, Emperor Uncle? 316 00:27:51,090 --> 00:27:52,780 I won. 317 00:27:54,520 --> 00:27:56,160 - I won! - Oh, no! 318 00:27:56,160 --> 00:27:58,580 - I was careless, I was careless! - Hey, you can’t act so shamelessly! 319 00:27:58,580 --> 00:28:01,320 You can’t move the chess pieces back! Emperor Uncle. 320 00:28:01,320 --> 00:28:03,960 Before we started playing, you promised me. 321 00:28:03,960 --> 00:28:07,790 If I won, I will get a reward. 322 00:28:07,790 --> 00:28:09,640 Once you’ve spoken, 323 00:28:09,640 --> 00:28:14,230 you cannot go back on your word to the world. More importantly, you cannot go back on your word to me. 324 00:28:14,230 --> 00:28:16,550 My little A’Wu. 325 00:28:16,550 --> 00:28:18,390 The empress and I dote on you so much. 326 00:28:18,390 --> 00:28:20,930 Everything in this world is yours. 327 00:28:20,930 --> 00:28:23,870 What else do you want as a reward? 328 00:28:31,330 --> 00:28:35,110 I... don’t want to be Crown Prince’s consort. 329 00:28:38,350 --> 00:28:41,180 A’Wu wants Your Majesty to promise me 330 00:28:41,180 --> 00:28:44,070 to allow me to choose my own marriage partner. 331 00:28:49,590 --> 00:28:51,730 - Xue Dao’an. - Here. 332 00:28:51,730 --> 00:28:53,780 Remember this for me. 333 00:28:53,780 --> 00:28:57,900 In the future, I must never play chess with Princess Shangyang. 334 00:28:57,900 --> 00:29:02,470 Losing a game is worse than losing a city. 335 00:29:02,470 --> 00:29:03,870 Yes. 336 00:29:04,790 --> 00:29:07,560 - Emperor Uncle, does that mean you agree to it? - Yes. 337 00:29:07,560 --> 00:29:09,440 Receive my kowtow as gratitude, Your Majesty! 338 00:29:11,060 --> 00:29:14,870 They all say Princess Shangyang is beautiful and dignified, unlike any other person in the world. 339 00:29:14,870 --> 00:29:18,090 I really want everyone to take a look right now. 340 00:29:18,090 --> 00:29:20,790 At what a fool you are right now. 341 00:29:29,350 --> 00:29:31,740 Thinking about the A’Wu from back then, 342 00:29:31,740 --> 00:29:34,500 I was really just as Emperor Uncle said I was: 343 00:29:34,500 --> 00:29:36,690 a fool. 344 00:29:37,980 --> 00:29:40,670 It really did seem like one sentence 345 00:29:40,670 --> 00:29:43,690 could determine my lifetime’s happiness. 346 00:29:44,990 --> 00:29:48,300 It’s a pity though. A’Wu is so good and clever 347 00:29:48,300 --> 00:29:50,400 but her surname is Wang. 348 00:29:51,630 --> 00:29:54,240 Your Majesty, your medicine is here. 349 00:29:55,290 --> 00:29:59,840 Your Majesty, allowing Princess Shangyang the freedom to choose her marriage partner, 350 00:29:59,840 --> 00:30:04,000 I’m afraid that the empress and the prime minister... 351 00:30:06,710 --> 00:30:11,090 Are they still arguing about Xiao Qi? 352 00:30:11,890 --> 00:30:15,050 The officials are still arguing passionately. 353 00:30:16,950 --> 00:30:20,110 What about the prime minister? What is his attitude? 354 00:30:22,320 --> 00:30:26,920 As for the prime minster... he hasn’t said anything. 355 00:30:41,950 --> 00:30:43,740 Gugu Liao. 356 00:30:43,740 --> 00:30:48,690 - What is it? - An De was in the imperial study just now and overheard a big piece of news. 357 00:30:52,810 --> 00:30:56,810 What is the big news that you need to interrupt my prayers? 358 00:30:56,810 --> 00:30:59,160 Your Majesty, An De said 359 00:30:59,160 --> 00:31:03,300 that His Majesty has granted Princess Shangyang the freedom to choose her marriage partner. 360 00:31:05,440 --> 00:31:07,440 What did you just say? 361 00:31:07,440 --> 00:31:09,810 Say it one more time. 362 00:31:09,810 --> 00:31:13,050 An De said that His Majesty lost a game of chess, 363 00:31:13,050 --> 00:31:16,380 so he granted Princess Shangyang the freedom to choose her own marriage partner. 364 00:31:18,670 --> 00:31:21,530 What freedom in marriage? 365 00:31:21,530 --> 00:31:24,540 Princess Shangyang’s beloved is only the crown prince. 366 00:31:24,540 --> 00:31:26,690 It can only be the crown prince. 367 00:31:26,690 --> 00:31:29,470 Nonsense. One game of chess 368 00:31:29,470 --> 00:31:33,850 and she wants to break the hold the Langya Wang Clan has had on the throne for over a hundred years? 369 00:31:33,850 --> 00:31:35,770 What a joke. 370 00:31:36,410 --> 00:31:39,860 Where is Princess Shangyang? Tell her to come and see me immediately. 371 00:31:39,860 --> 00:31:42,900 The princess has already left the palace. 372 00:32:33,620 --> 00:32:35,870 This girl seems to be in a good mood. 373 00:32:35,870 --> 00:32:37,970 - Older Brother. - Who is it? 374 00:32:37,970 --> 00:32:41,080 Is this the daughter of Marquis Qi, wife of Marquis Wei, and the younger sister of Crown Prince? (Stating how complicated and multi-layered nobility statuses are) 375 00:32:41,080 --> 00:32:43,480 - Let go! - Even when you are angry, you’re beautiful. 376 00:32:43,480 --> 00:32:44,970 You! 377 00:32:46,260 --> 00:32:47,790 You! 378 00:32:51,630 --> 00:32:53,220 Who is our A’Wu’s “Marquis Wei”? (T/N: husband) 379 00:32:53,220 --> 00:32:56,010 Where is there a “Marquis Wei”? You only know how to spout nonsense! 380 00:32:56,010 --> 00:32:59,170 Everyone knows that our three cousins from the palace all want to be your “Marquis Wei”. 381 00:32:59,170 --> 00:33:01,210 Are you going to keep saying that? 382 00:33:01,210 --> 00:33:04,130 - Jing’er, come and help me! - I’m coming! 383 00:33:23,140 --> 00:33:25,500 I will have Father slap your mouth. Comparing me to anyone else is far better. 384 00:33:25,500 --> 00:33:27,510 Yet you had to compare me to a person with such a hard life. 385 00:33:27,510 --> 00:33:29,820 Zhuangjiang was a beautiful girl with an unfortunate life. 386 00:33:29,820 --> 00:33:32,100 Forgive me, forgive me. 387 00:33:32,100 --> 00:33:33,910 I had a divination done especially for you. 388 00:33:33,910 --> 00:33:36,800 The divination said that A’Wu will meet her beloved. 389 00:33:36,800 --> 00:33:38,460 Look, as expected, 390 00:33:38,460 --> 00:33:42,330 you put on a great show in the imperial study room. 391 00:33:44,140 --> 00:33:47,950 You have come of age, so being married away is very normal. 392 00:33:47,950 --> 00:33:51,670 However, if Father finds out about this, 393 00:33:51,670 --> 00:33:57,060 your backside cannot avoid a thrashing at tonight’s dinner. 394 00:33:57,060 --> 00:33:59,160 Then, what should I do? 395 00:33:59,160 --> 00:34:01,200 I’ve already thought about it for you. 396 00:34:01,200 --> 00:34:04,330 - Jin’er, put this over your bottom. - What? 397 00:34:04,330 --> 00:34:07,320 - Hurry up and put it on! Hurry. - Yes. 398 00:34:11,180 --> 00:34:12,710 Turn around. 399 00:34:15,600 --> 00:34:17,130 Did it hurt? 400 00:34:17,900 --> 00:34:19,540 It does not hurt. 401 00:34:20,160 --> 00:34:21,770 Did it hurt? 402 00:34:22,770 --> 00:34:25,510 What do you think? Here, you give it a try. 403 00:34:27,320 --> 00:34:31,160 If that’s the case, how about I just not attend dinner? 404 00:34:32,600 --> 00:34:34,100 That’s right! 405 00:34:38,810 --> 00:34:42,250 [Zhaoyang Hall] 406 00:34:42,250 --> 00:34:46,130 A’Wu is mine. No one can take her from me! 407 00:34:46,960 --> 00:34:49,810 Imperial Mother, I will say it again. [Ma Zilong - Crown Prince] 408 00:34:49,810 --> 00:34:54,000 My consort must be A’Wu. It can only be A’Wu! 409 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,540 If even you cannot make this decision, 410 00:34:55,540 --> 00:34:59,550 then I... I can only take her personally! 411 00:34:59,550 --> 00:35:01,370 You dare? 412 00:35:03,010 --> 00:35:07,100 You are getting muddled. You are my own flesh and blood. 413 00:35:07,100 --> 00:35:10,270 No matter how close I am to A’Wu, she’s still only my niece. 414 00:35:10,270 --> 00:35:13,030 How would I not know who is more important? 415 00:35:13,030 --> 00:35:16,480 Everything I have done is for your own good. 416 00:35:16,480 --> 00:35:18,970 Did you not see that during A’Wu’s coming-of-age ceremony, 417 00:35:18,970 --> 00:35:21,180 she and Zitan, they— 418 00:35:22,600 --> 00:35:26,600 I am the crown prince! I’m the crown prince! 419 00:35:26,600 --> 00:35:29,540 As the crown prince, I can’t even secure my own woman. 420 00:35:29,540 --> 00:35:32,920 She is about to be stolen by someone else. Won’t I become a laughing stock? 421 00:35:32,920 --> 00:35:35,290 So what if you get laughed at? 422 00:35:42,260 --> 00:35:44,520 The thing you should be most afraid of right now, 423 00:35:44,520 --> 00:35:47,730 is that your imperial father has promised A’Wu the freedom to choose her own marriage partner 424 00:35:47,730 --> 00:35:51,050 and has thoughts of replacing the crown prince. 425 00:35:53,130 --> 00:35:55,340 Replacing the crown prince? 426 00:35:56,380 --> 00:35:59,540 In your eyes, in Emperor Father’s, in Uncle’s, 427 00:35:59,540 --> 00:36:01,830 in everyone’s eyes, everything I do is not right! 428 00:36:01,830 --> 00:36:04,160 No matter what I do, it is wrong! 429 00:36:04,160 --> 00:36:06,520 Since that is how it is, 430 00:36:06,520 --> 00:36:09,490 what’s the use of being crown prince? 431 00:36:09,490 --> 00:36:12,130 If he wants to replace me then let him go ahead. I don’t care for it. 432 00:36:12,130 --> 00:36:15,460 - You! - I don’t care for it! 433 00:36:16,740 --> 00:36:18,250 You— 434 00:36:19,950 --> 00:36:22,530 You horrible son! 435 00:36:38,490 --> 00:36:40,210 Where is A’Wu? 436 00:36:41,630 --> 00:36:43,820 Why isn’t she here for dinner? 437 00:36:44,760 --> 00:36:47,500 - Go call her. - It’s like this, Father. 438 00:36:47,500 --> 00:36:49,820 A’Wu has an upset stomach and cannot get out of bed. 439 00:36:49,820 --> 00:36:52,950 I’ve already instructed the smaller kitchen to make some rice porridge and bring it to her room. 440 00:36:53,610 --> 00:36:55,920 Since she’s sick, I’ll go take a look at her right now. 441 00:36:55,920 --> 00:36:57,620 You’re not allowed to go. 442 00:36:57,620 --> 00:37:00,080 At home, she puts on the air of a princess. 443 00:37:00,080 --> 00:37:03,540 Isn’t she full of high spirits when she’s in the palace? 444 00:37:03,540 --> 00:37:05,390 It is not A’Wu’s fault in this matter. 445 00:37:05,390 --> 00:37:07,510 When A’Wu returned from the palace, she— 446 00:37:07,510 --> 00:37:09,330 A’Wu? 447 00:37:17,490 --> 00:37:23,390 Father, I accidentally won a game of chess against Emperor Uncle. 448 00:37:23,390 --> 00:37:27,700 I was also granted the reward of freedom to choose my own marriage. 449 00:37:28,640 --> 00:37:32,790 I know that Auntie will surely give you trouble. 450 00:37:32,790 --> 00:37:35,070 I feel guilty. 451 00:37:36,590 --> 00:37:39,380 However, Emperor Uncle’s imperial mouth has spoken. 452 00:37:39,380 --> 00:37:43,750 There is also no reason for this reward to be taken back. 453 00:37:43,750 --> 00:37:47,630 So, I thought about it for half a day. 454 00:37:47,630 --> 00:37:50,270 I have decided to do as those from ancient times did and ask to be punished. 455 00:37:50,270 --> 00:37:54,060 To allow you to take your anger out on me, Father. Please punish me, Father. 456 00:38:08,430 --> 00:38:11,010 Did His Majesty agree right away 457 00:38:11,010 --> 00:38:13,690 or did he think about it first and then agree? 458 00:38:15,560 --> 00:38:17,960 At first, Emperor Uncle didn’t agree. 459 00:38:17,960 --> 00:38:22,180 Then after he thought about it, he agreed. 460 00:38:28,060 --> 00:38:30,020 Hold out your hand. 461 00:38:33,050 --> 00:38:35,290 - Father. - Father, weren’t you going to hit her backside? 462 00:38:35,290 --> 00:38:37,520 Be quiet. 463 00:38:37,520 --> 00:38:39,030 Hold out your hand. 464 00:38:39,030 --> 00:38:40,880 Husband. 465 00:38:48,250 --> 00:38:49,990 Open it. 466 00:39:08,090 --> 00:39:09,740 Put your hand out. 467 00:39:24,630 --> 00:39:27,980 This stick has thorns on it. It’ll leave scars. 468 00:39:27,980 --> 00:39:30,480 Replace it with a ruler so I can give 50 strokes to the palm of her hand. 469 00:39:30,480 --> 00:39:32,030 Wang’an... you do it. 470 00:39:32,030 --> 00:39:35,700 Remember, if anyone interferes, I’ll add another 100 raps! 471 00:39:35,700 --> 00:39:37,600 Carry it out after dinner. 472 00:39:38,380 --> 00:39:44,590 Also, starting from today, you’re not allowed to leave the house for 100 days! 473 00:39:44,590 --> 00:39:46,150 Time for dinner. 474 00:39:52,570 --> 00:39:53,850 Your Majesty. 475 00:39:53,850 --> 00:39:56,970 Beloved Consort, I’ve kept you waiting. 476 00:39:59,640 --> 00:40:04,000 A’Wu, that child, is quite bold. 477 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:07,470 Zitan’s affection for her is not in vain. 478 00:40:07,470 --> 00:40:10,150 Yes, for Zitan, 479 00:40:10,150 --> 00:40:14,340 she doesn’t even want the status of being the crown prince’s consort. 480 00:40:14,340 --> 00:40:17,300 They’ve all been playmates since they were little. 481 00:40:17,300 --> 00:40:21,180 I have known about Zitan’s feelings for A’Wu since long ago. 482 00:40:21,180 --> 00:40:25,570 However, A’Wu is the only daughter of the Wang Clan. 483 00:40:25,570 --> 00:40:30,780 Her marriage has long been tied to the throne of this empire. 484 00:40:30,780 --> 00:40:33,880 Even though they have feelings for each other, their path will be difficult. 485 00:40:33,880 --> 00:40:36,990 Yes, I also know that it’ll be difficult. 486 00:40:36,990 --> 00:40:41,440 Regarding this matter, the empress and the prime minister will certainly not let it go. 487 00:40:41,440 --> 00:40:45,130 Then, why did Your Majesty still agree to it? 488 00:40:45,770 --> 00:40:50,040 For A’Wu’s sake. For Zitan’s sake. 489 00:40:50,040 --> 00:40:51,970 Also, for your sake. 490 00:40:52,490 --> 00:40:55,250 Great victory at Ningshuo! Great victory at Ningshuo! 491 00:40:55,250 --> 00:40:57,500 General Xiao has won! 492 00:40:57,500 --> 00:41:00,830 [Duke of Zhenguo’s Manor] 493 00:41:00,830 --> 00:41:02,780 He really won. 494 00:41:03,430 --> 00:41:05,670 What did His Majesty say? 495 00:41:08,410 --> 00:41:11,310 He only said one word. 496 00:41:11,310 --> 00:41:13,090 Reward. 497 00:41:14,370 --> 00:41:17,500 The capital will be lively now. 498 00:41:22,260 --> 00:41:25,960 Reporting! The General of Ningshuo, Xiao Qi, 499 00:41:25,960 --> 00:41:28,040 while skillfully fighting against the enemy, 500 00:41:28,040 --> 00:41:30,200 achieved an outstanding meritorious military service 501 00:41:30,200 --> 00:41:32,240 by killing the King of Hulan. 502 00:41:32,240 --> 00:41:36,260 He has praise-worthy ambitions and merits. 503 00:41:36,260 --> 00:41:39,210 He is therefore promoted to be the General of Zhengbei 504 00:41:39,210 --> 00:41:41,860 to govern the military affairs of the provinces in the northwest. 505 00:41:41,860 --> 00:41:43,900 He shall be conferred as prince. 506 00:41:43,900 --> 00:41:47,250 Today, he shall return to the capital to be conferred. 507 00:41:47,250 --> 00:41:49,880 [Imperial Edict announcing the promotion of General Xiao Qi] 508 00:41:50,850 --> 00:41:52,570 General, 509 00:41:53,640 --> 00:41:55,950 what does this mean? 510 00:41:56,570 --> 00:42:01,480 Once you’re conferred as a prince, then won’t you be more powerful than those old geezers from noble families? 511 00:42:01,480 --> 00:42:02,770 Of course! 512 00:42:02,770 --> 00:42:05,680 Only the emperor is above a prince. 513 00:42:05,680 --> 00:42:10,020 From now on, we soldiers of Ningshuo will finally feel proud! 514 00:42:10,020 --> 00:42:11,710 Great! 515 00:42:11,710 --> 00:42:14,730 Older Brother, why do I feel like 516 00:42:14,730 --> 00:42:18,490 this conferment as prince is a bit abnormal? 517 00:42:18,490 --> 00:42:20,230 [Hu Guanglie, Lieutenant General, Ningshuo Army] [Hu Yao, Lieutenant General, Ningshuo Army] 518 00:42:20,230 --> 00:42:22,080 What’s abnormal about it? 519 00:42:22,080 --> 00:42:23,960 That old emperor already said 520 00:42:23,960 --> 00:42:26,920 that whoever could kill the King of Hulan would be conferred as a prince. 521 00:42:26,920 --> 00:42:28,510 Of course, you know he would. 522 00:42:28,510 --> 00:42:31,630 It was a promise he made to the generals of the noble families years ago. 523 00:42:31,630 --> 00:42:34,560 What is it about noble families? What’s wrong with humble families? 524 00:42:34,560 --> 00:42:37,160 Whoever has the ability should be conferred as a prince. 525 00:42:37,160 --> 00:42:42,530 Huai’en, arrange 500 soldiers to accompany me to the capital tomorrow. 526 00:42:45,880 --> 00:42:48,830 General, without an imperial order, [Song Huai’en - Lieutenant General of the Ningshuo Army] [Tang Jing- Lieutenant General of the Ningshuo Army] 527 00:42:48,830 --> 00:42:52,010 local troops cannot be transferred away of their own will. 528 00:42:53,780 --> 00:42:56,010 Then, who will you listen to? 529 00:42:57,850 --> 00:42:59,850 - Yes! - Yes! 530 00:42:59,850 --> 00:43:02,410 Xiao Qi is about to enter the capital, right? 531 00:43:03,040 --> 00:43:07,360 You go personally and make the arrangements for the welcoming ceremony. I want to welcome him in person. 532 00:43:07,360 --> 00:43:09,630 Your Majesty, 533 00:43:09,630 --> 00:43:12,180 isn’t this grace of yours too much? 534 00:43:12,180 --> 00:43:15,780 He is the Hero of Great Cheng with great achievements. 535 00:43:17,390 --> 00:43:19,880 How can I possibly not treat him well? 536 00:43:21,140 --> 00:43:22,780 Your Majesty is benevolent. 537 00:43:22,780 --> 00:43:26,290 I remember you have a daughter named Wan... 538 00:43:26,290 --> 00:43:28,800 - Wanru. - Right. 539 00:43:28,800 --> 00:43:31,040 You haven’t arranged her marriage yet, right? 540 00:43:31,040 --> 00:43:33,430 I have not. 541 00:43:33,430 --> 00:43:35,570 That works perfectly. 542 00:43:35,570 --> 00:43:39,780 I have thought... of a good marriage arrangement for her. 543 00:43:41,020 --> 00:43:47,770 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by The Emperor’s Conquests@ Viki.com 544 00:43:49,070 --> 00:43:50,640 Jin’er? 545 00:43:54,580 --> 00:43:59,160 ♫ The fear of rain and tears stain your plume ♫ 546 00:43:59,160 --> 00:44:03,600 ♫ Time chases the distance of soldiers ♫ 547 00:44:03,600 --> 00:44:05,910 ♫ There is still a limit to what you can miss ♫ 548 00:44:05,910 --> 00:44:08,330 ♫ Why are there guests in this world? ♫ 549 00:44:08,330 --> 00:44:13,160 ♫ Tears can be deceiving, love is hard to fake ♫ 550 00:44:13,160 --> 00:44:17,920 ♫ I hear the wind withers and dies as if it’s singing a thousand songs of sadness ♫ 551 00:44:17,920 --> 00:44:22,070 ♫ In my dreams, I see you smiling like a painting ♫ 552 00:44:22,070 --> 00:44:24,620 ♫ I’ll be going to you on my horse ♫ 553 00:44:24,620 --> 00:44:26,900 ♫ Return to your gentleness ♫ 554 00:44:26,900 --> 00:44:32,520 ♫ I can’t let go of my heart, I can’t let go ♫ 555 00:44:33,690 --> 00:44:38,310 ♫ Waiting for the sea to changed and wash away the burden ♫ 556 00:44:38,310 --> 00:44:42,920 ♫ Spend time with you ♫ 557 00:44:42,920 --> 00:44:52,280 ♫ Because of you, I’ve lived a lifetime of prosperity ♫ 558 00:44:52,280 --> 00:44:56,940 ♫ Waiting for the sea clouds to fade away ♫ 559 00:44:56,940 --> 00:45:01,610 ♫ Home at all corners of the earth ♫ 560 00:45:01,610 --> 00:45:10,860 ♫ We will meet again in spring, autumn, winter, and summer ♫ 561 00:45:10,860 --> 00:45:19,150 ♫ For us, the moment that we’ve met ♫ 562 00:45:20,110 --> 00:45:24,820 ♫ With the pace of a lifetime ♫ 563 00:45:24,820 --> 00:45:29,360 ♫ To struggle, to worry ♫ 564 00:45:29,360 --> 00:45:38,860 ♫ I will leave the world for your promise ♫ 565 00:45:38,860 --> 00:45:43,410 ♫ Waiting for the sea to wash away the lead ♫ 566 00:45:43,410 --> 00:45:48,110 ♫ Spend time with you ♫ 567 00:45:48,110 --> 00:45:57,560 ♫ Because of you, I’ve lived a lifetime of prosperity♫ 568 00:45:57,560 --> 00:46:02,250 ♫ When the sea has changed, the universe will already be changed ♫ 569 00:46:02,250 --> 00:46:07,370 ♫ Home at all corners of the earth ♫ 570 00:46:07,370 --> 00:46:19,070 ♫ We meet again in spring, autumn, winter, and summer ♫