1 00:01:35,635 --> 00:01:37,635 [Episode 4] 2 00:01:46,159 --> 00:01:48,640 Lu Chang Fu will soon set off for his post. 3 00:01:48,640 --> 00:01:50,120 His crimes 4 00:01:50,120 --> 00:01:52,640 against Li Mountain Academy are too numerous to list. 5 00:01:52,640 --> 00:01:54,640 The Emperor loathes him to the bone, 6 00:01:54,640 --> 00:01:57,559 yet cannot move against him because of the Empress Dowager and Marquis Muyang. 7 00:01:59,680 --> 00:02:00,840 Eight years ago, 8 00:02:00,840 --> 00:02:02,159 the late Emperor passed away, 9 00:02:02,159 --> 00:02:03,840 and the Crown Prince died. 10 00:02:03,840 --> 00:02:06,239 Empress Guo Jin sought to take the throne. 11 00:02:06,239 --> 00:02:08,879 At that time, Li Mountain Academy, the intellectual heart of Great Chu, 12 00:02:08,879 --> 00:02:11,479 was the alma mater of nearly half the court of officials. 13 00:02:11,479 --> 00:02:12,919 My grandfather sealed off the mountain under the pretext of compiling texts 14 00:02:12,919 --> 00:02:14,400 in protest against Guo Jin. 15 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:16,639 Officials who had graduated from Li Mountain Academy followed suit. 16 00:02:16,639 --> 00:02:18,280 Enraged, Guo Jin 17 00:02:18,280 --> 00:02:20,919 sent troops to surround the Li Mountain in the name of protection, 18 00:02:20,919 --> 00:02:23,879 cutting off all contact between the academy and the town below. 19 00:02:23,879 --> 00:02:25,560 Meanwhile, in the capital, 20 00:02:25,560 --> 00:02:28,560 Lu Chang Fu fabricated charges against the academy's alumni. 21 00:02:28,560 --> 00:02:30,560 Some were dismissed from office, 22 00:02:30,560 --> 00:02:32,159 others imprisoned, exiled, 23 00:02:32,159 --> 00:02:34,560 or died due to his cruel acts. 24 00:02:34,560 --> 00:02:35,680 Li, 25 00:02:35,680 --> 00:02:36,960 one more thing, 26 00:02:36,960 --> 00:02:38,560 I found Wei Zhuang, 27 00:02:38,560 --> 00:02:40,707 but I dare not reveal myself to him. 28 00:02:52,479 --> 00:02:57,611 - Nice! - Nice! 29 00:02:57,611 --> 00:02:59,120 Get out! 30 00:02:59,120 --> 00:03:00,360 What's going on? 31 00:03:00,360 --> 00:03:02,159 What are you doing? 32 00:03:02,159 --> 00:03:03,759 Are you blind? 33 00:03:03,759 --> 00:03:05,560 - Come with me to the magistrate! - I can't go. 34 00:03:05,560 --> 00:03:07,054 I can't even stand up! 35 00:03:07,054 --> 00:03:08,759 Are you trying to finish me off? 36 00:03:08,759 --> 00:03:10,520 Everyone here is a witness! 37 00:03:11,039 --> 00:03:13,120 The people from Caiying House are assaulting me! 38 00:03:13,120 --> 00:03:15,120 - It hurts! - Nonsense! 39 00:03:15,120 --> 00:03:17,240 You bumped into me first 40 00:03:17,240 --> 00:03:19,120 and made me drop my things! 41 00:03:19,120 --> 00:03:21,279 - It's killing me! - You're just trying to extort money. 42 00:03:22,439 --> 00:03:24,120 Take the money and get out of here. 43 00:03:24,120 --> 00:03:25,524 - Yeah. - I don't want it! 44 00:03:26,139 --> 00:03:27,439 I want justice! 45 00:03:27,439 --> 00:03:28,879 Justice? 46 00:03:28,879 --> 00:03:30,639 Spare me the excuses! 47 00:03:30,639 --> 00:03:31,919 You bastard! 48 00:03:31,919 --> 00:03:34,120 I'm not giving you a single coin today. 49 00:03:34,120 --> 00:03:35,199 Wait. 50 00:03:35,199 --> 00:03:36,961 Get him money from the counter. 51 00:03:38,151 --> 00:03:40,280 He's a cripple. 52 00:03:40,280 --> 00:03:42,400 [Alumnus of Li Mountain Academy] He'll do anything for money. 53 00:03:42,400 --> 00:03:43,479 [Wei Zhuang] Everyone, 54 00:03:43,479 --> 00:03:45,280 peace breeds wealth. 55 00:03:45,280 --> 00:03:47,087 You may all leave now. 56 00:03:52,332 --> 00:03:54,126 It hurts so much. 57 00:04:12,759 --> 00:04:14,159 Brother Wei. 58 00:04:14,159 --> 00:04:15,360 Li, come here. 59 00:04:15,360 --> 00:04:16,639 - Brother Wei! - What's up? 60 00:04:16,639 --> 00:04:17,839 I've learned a new juggling trick. 61 00:04:17,839 --> 00:04:19,799 - Let me show you. - Sure. 62 00:04:25,639 --> 00:04:27,240 Amazing! 63 00:04:27,240 --> 00:04:29,040 You are so clever. 64 00:04:29,040 --> 00:04:30,120 Does it look like a bird? 65 00:04:30,120 --> 00:04:31,494 Yes. 66 00:04:44,879 --> 00:04:46,079 Why is he leaving? 67 00:04:46,079 --> 00:04:47,399 All right, let's go. 68 00:04:47,399 --> 00:04:49,320 Move on. 69 00:05:05,720 --> 00:05:07,279 Why are you so late? 70 00:05:07,279 --> 00:05:09,080 Did you buy our mother's medicine? 71 00:05:10,160 --> 00:05:11,719 Mother! 72 00:05:16,319 --> 00:05:18,000 How careless are you! 73 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:20,440 Don't touch hot water, understand? 74 00:05:24,167 --> 00:05:25,600 That's alright. 75 00:05:25,600 --> 00:05:30,764 You have a natural talent for mathematics. 76 00:05:30,764 --> 00:05:32,775 [Master of Li Mountain Academy] Though the counting rods are small, 77 00:05:32,775 --> 00:05:35,199 [Xu Qing Yun] they can measure the universe. 78 00:05:35,199 --> 00:05:39,920 If you stay true to your heart and bring benefit to your hometown, 79 00:05:39,920 --> 00:05:40,920 in the future, 80 00:05:40,920 --> 00:05:45,240 you are meant for something else. 81 00:05:45,240 --> 00:05:47,640 Yes. I will keep that in mind. 82 00:05:51,279 --> 00:05:53,519 All right, see me no further. 83 00:05:53,519 --> 00:05:55,000 Go back now. 84 00:05:55,000 --> 00:05:56,560 Goodbye, Brother Wei. 85 00:05:56,560 --> 00:05:59,000 I'll come find you when I go down the mountain! 86 00:05:59,000 --> 00:06:00,839 That's a deal. 87 00:06:00,839 --> 00:06:02,629 - I'll be waiting. - Wei Zhuang, let's go. 88 00:06:02,629 --> 00:06:04,631 Coming, Yuan Feng! 89 00:06:07,434 --> 00:06:09,273 I'm leaving, Li. 90 00:06:13,639 --> 00:06:15,919 Goodbye! Li. 91 00:06:47,893 --> 00:06:49,920 Your Highness, what song are you humming? 92 00:06:49,920 --> 00:06:52,000 I've never heard it before. 93 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,920 I don't know its name either. 94 00:06:53,920 --> 00:06:55,849 I used to hear my mom hum it often. 95 00:06:55,849 --> 00:06:57,817 I just pick it up over time. 96 00:06:57,817 --> 00:06:59,000 It's very beautiful. 97 00:06:59,000 --> 00:07:00,561 Your Highness, 98 00:07:02,879 --> 00:07:05,799 your needlework is exquisite. 99 00:07:06,920 --> 00:07:08,595 During eight years at Li Mountain Academy, 100 00:07:08,595 --> 00:07:11,379 I made all the clothes for my grandfather and the teachers. 101 00:07:11,379 --> 00:07:13,519 How could they let you do such work? 102 00:07:13,519 --> 00:07:15,120 Qing Shuang went with you. 103 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:16,879 Why didn't she do it? 104 00:07:16,879 --> 00:07:18,672 She couldn't manage it all alone. 105 00:07:18,672 --> 00:07:20,433 I had to help her. 106 00:07:22,319 --> 00:07:24,560 Your Highness, what kind of silk is this? 107 00:07:24,560 --> 00:07:27,319 It's so lustrous and beautiful. 108 00:07:27,319 --> 00:07:28,833 Feel it. 109 00:07:30,360 --> 00:07:31,680 It's soft and thin, 110 00:07:31,680 --> 00:07:33,240 and it even warms up to the touch. 111 00:07:33,240 --> 00:07:34,920 It's called Fire Silk. 112 00:07:34,920 --> 00:07:37,079 It comes from a special silkworm from the southwest. 113 00:07:37,079 --> 00:07:39,359 On moonlit nights, they spin their cocoons. 114 00:07:39,359 --> 00:07:40,600 It takes a hundred of them 115 00:07:40,600 --> 00:07:42,879 to produce just one foot of this silk. 116 00:07:42,879 --> 00:07:44,600 The best thing about Fire Silk 117 00:07:44,600 --> 00:07:46,399 is that it retains body heat, 118 00:07:46,399 --> 00:07:47,879 keeping out the wind and cold. 119 00:07:47,879 --> 00:07:49,120 Such a fine material. 120 00:07:49,120 --> 00:07:52,480 I never saw the masters at the Ye's Mansion use it. 121 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:53,839 As wonderful as this silk is, 122 00:07:53,839 --> 00:07:55,240 it requires 123 00:07:55,240 --> 00:07:57,160 careful storage. 124 00:07:57,160 --> 00:07:58,759 If it comes into contact with phosphorus powder 125 00:07:58,759 --> 00:08:00,480 it catches fire very easily. 126 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:02,319 If it's so dangerous, 127 00:08:02,319 --> 00:08:04,399 you aren't giving it to His Highness, right? 128 00:08:04,399 --> 00:08:07,013 Phosphorus powder isn't something you see every day. 129 00:08:07,013 --> 00:08:08,040 Besides, 130 00:08:08,040 --> 00:08:10,480 these clothes aren't for His Highness. 131 00:08:10,480 --> 00:08:12,520 Not for His Highness? 132 00:08:13,060 --> 00:08:15,166 Then who are they for? 133 00:08:28,480 --> 00:08:29,919 Shall we take it in? 134 00:08:34,181 --> 00:08:35,861 Your Highness, we're coming in. 135 00:08:51,120 --> 00:08:52,399 Your Highness? 136 00:08:52,399 --> 00:08:53,840 Your Highness, what's wrong? 137 00:08:53,840 --> 00:08:54,879 Your Highness! 138 00:08:54,879 --> 00:08:56,600 Your Highness! 139 00:08:56,600 --> 00:08:57,600 Go fetch a physician! 140 00:08:57,600 --> 00:08:59,164 Hurry! 141 00:09:00,879 --> 00:09:02,480 Your Highness! 142 00:09:02,480 --> 00:09:04,000 Your Highness, wake up! 143 00:09:04,720 --> 00:09:06,112 Your Highness! 144 00:09:06,112 --> 00:09:07,879 Call a physician here! 145 00:09:07,879 --> 00:09:09,480 Where is the physician? 146 00:09:09,480 --> 00:09:11,267 Your Highness! 147 00:09:12,879 --> 00:09:13,879 Hurry! 148 00:09:21,639 --> 00:09:22,840 Your Highness! 149 00:09:22,840 --> 00:09:24,240 Your Highness, wake up! 150 00:09:24,240 --> 00:09:26,759 Your Highness! Can you hear me, Your Highness? 151 00:09:26,759 --> 00:09:30,039 Your Highness! Can you hear me, Your Highness? 152 00:09:30,039 --> 00:09:31,320 Your Highness, wake up! 153 00:09:31,320 --> 00:09:33,598 Your Highness! Your Highness! 154 00:10:07,039 --> 00:10:10,600 Mo Xiu Wen, Mo Xiu Yao, may both gods and men strike you down! 155 00:10:10,600 --> 00:10:12,799 Prince Ding's Mansion is filled with beasts in fine robes! 156 00:10:12,799 --> 00:10:15,159 Prince Ding of the Mo clan, a traitor who fled the country, 157 00:10:15,159 --> 00:10:17,200 Their crimes are too numerous to list! 158 00:10:17,200 --> 00:10:19,200 Ashamed by your ancestors, 159 00:10:19,200 --> 00:10:21,279 unforgivable by Heaven's law! 160 00:10:21,279 --> 00:10:24,519 You abandoned faith and duty, shamed the realm. 161 00:10:24,519 --> 00:10:27,440 You traitors, ashamed before mountains and rivers. 162 00:10:27,440 --> 00:10:30,279 You deserve to be cut into a thousand pieces! 163 00:10:30,279 --> 00:10:32,000 Father, son, ruler, subject. You would discard them all. 164 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:34,840 [Mo Xiu Wen] [Mo Xiu Yao] You are all worse than dogs and pigs! 165 00:10:35,759 --> 00:10:37,639 The guilty official, Mo Xiu Wen, 166 00:10:37,639 --> 00:10:38,879 without imperial decree, 167 00:10:38,879 --> 00:10:40,320 entered the capital without permission, 168 00:10:40,320 --> 00:10:42,240 bringing disaster to the border cities. 169 00:10:42,240 --> 00:10:45,120 [Execution Mo Xiu Wen] He is hereby sentenced for treason. 170 00:10:45,120 --> 00:10:47,587 He shall be beheaded and his head displayed to the public. 171 00:10:57,919 --> 00:10:59,600 His younger brother, Mo Xiu Yao, 172 00:10:59,600 --> 00:11:01,639 served under Duke of Huaguo. 173 00:11:01,639 --> 00:11:03,200 He is not subordinate to the Heiyun Cavalry 174 00:11:03,200 --> 00:11:04,519 and had no part in the treason. 175 00:11:04,519 --> 00:11:06,480 In consideration of his past merits, 176 00:11:06,480 --> 00:11:09,120 he is exempt from collective punishment. 177 00:11:23,799 --> 00:11:25,240 Upon hearing of the upheaval at your house, 178 00:11:25,240 --> 00:11:27,919 I know your brother was loyal and framed. 179 00:11:27,919 --> 00:11:29,440 Yet because your brother committed treason, 180 00:11:29,440 --> 00:11:31,879 the world sees you as a traitor as well. 181 00:11:31,879 --> 00:11:33,600 This disaster cannot be cleansed. 182 00:11:34,240 --> 00:11:35,919 The more you struggle, the deeper you sink. 183 00:11:35,919 --> 00:11:37,840 People are afraid to help you, 184 00:11:37,840 --> 00:11:40,087 because they don't want to get dragged into it. 185 00:11:53,919 --> 00:11:55,720 We were wronged! 186 00:11:55,720 --> 00:11:57,919 I did receive the imperial decree! 187 00:11:57,919 --> 00:11:59,600 The Heiyun Cavalry did not rebel! 188 00:11:59,600 --> 00:12:00,600 Young General, 189 00:12:00,600 --> 00:12:02,919 We, the Heiyun Cavalry, are willing to die on the battlefield, 190 00:12:02,919 --> 00:12:04,960 but we cannot die with false charges! 191 00:12:04,960 --> 00:12:06,039 - Traitor! - The scourge of Great Chu! 192 00:12:06,039 --> 00:12:08,360 - Traitor! - Kill him! 193 00:12:31,639 --> 00:12:33,279 Your Highness, you're awake. 194 00:12:42,120 --> 00:12:43,967 Let me get you some water. 195 00:12:56,279 --> 00:12:57,906 The physician said 196 00:12:58,639 --> 00:13:00,759 your old injuries caused blockages 197 00:13:00,759 --> 00:13:02,159 in your blood and energy channels. 198 00:13:02,159 --> 00:13:03,813 Over time, that stagnation turned into internal heat, 199 00:13:04,559 --> 00:13:06,400 which brought on a fever. 200 00:13:07,120 --> 00:13:08,907 Will I die? 201 00:13:09,960 --> 00:13:11,881 Then it's nothing. 202 00:13:15,200 --> 00:13:17,120 Why is there smoke coming from the study? 203 00:13:17,120 --> 00:13:19,559 Go and check at once. Is there a fire? 204 00:13:33,559 --> 00:13:35,000 Your Highness, what are you doing? 205 00:13:35,000 --> 00:13:36,720 Come out quickly, it's dangerous! 206 00:13:36,720 --> 00:13:37,840 It has nothing to do with you. 207 00:13:37,840 --> 00:13:39,320 Everyone, get out! 208 00:13:39,320 --> 00:13:40,679 Quick! Go get something to put out the fire! 209 00:13:40,679 --> 00:13:42,501 - Hurry! - Yes! 210 00:13:46,475 --> 00:13:48,159 What are you doing? 211 00:13:48,159 --> 00:13:49,614 Stop it! 212 00:14:12,639 --> 00:14:14,880 Why are you still keeping those things? 213 00:14:16,360 --> 00:14:17,840 None of your business. 214 00:14:18,399 --> 00:14:20,279 I married you. 215 00:14:20,279 --> 00:14:21,759 That makes me your family. 216 00:14:21,759 --> 00:14:23,600 You are trapped in that room, 217 00:14:23,600 --> 00:14:26,432 and the entire mansion is trapped with you. 218 00:14:26,432 --> 00:14:28,759 I was trapped on Li Mountain for years. 219 00:14:28,759 --> 00:14:31,240 I don't want to come down the mountain only to be locked up again. 220 00:14:32,120 --> 00:14:33,200 Then leave! 221 00:14:33,200 --> 00:14:34,639 The gate is right there. 222 00:14:34,639 --> 00:14:36,080 No one is stopping you. 223 00:14:36,080 --> 00:14:38,464 Get out. Leave now! 224 00:14:44,919 --> 00:14:46,640 I've just married you. 225 00:14:47,159 --> 00:14:48,919 I took an oath 226 00:14:48,919 --> 00:14:51,120 to restore your family's reputation 227 00:14:51,120 --> 00:14:53,272 and share your weal and woe. 228 00:14:59,759 --> 00:15:01,880 Normal people don't act like you. 229 00:15:03,270 --> 00:15:05,360 Do you know 230 00:15:05,360 --> 00:15:07,879 why everyone, from imperial relatives and nobles 231 00:15:07,879 --> 00:15:09,960 down to peddlers and laborers, 232 00:15:09,960 --> 00:15:11,960 loves watching plays? 233 00:15:11,960 --> 00:15:14,039 Because the more twists and turns, 234 00:15:14,039 --> 00:15:15,879 and the more suffering, 235 00:15:15,879 --> 00:15:18,620 the more excited the audience becomes. 236 00:15:23,000 --> 00:15:25,000 Mo Xiu Yao, 237 00:15:25,000 --> 00:15:27,320 don't let your life 238 00:15:27,320 --> 00:15:29,720 become a play in their eyes. 239 00:15:53,799 --> 00:15:55,559 What took you so long? 240 00:15:55,559 --> 00:15:58,919 I have to go early to thank the Emperor and the Empress Dowager before morning court. 241 00:15:58,919 --> 00:16:00,840 Lord Lu, sorry to keep you waiting. 242 00:16:00,840 --> 00:16:04,199 I was getting your new official robe. 243 00:16:10,159 --> 00:16:12,759 The palace is so thoughtful. 244 00:16:12,759 --> 00:16:14,519 Knowing that Huaixi is humid, 245 00:16:14,519 --> 00:16:17,279 they added an extra layer inside 246 00:16:17,279 --> 00:16:19,320 to keep out the moisture. 247 00:16:19,320 --> 00:16:20,360 The palace? 248 00:16:20,360 --> 00:16:22,840 Aren't official robes supposed to be made by the Imperial Workshop? 249 00:16:22,840 --> 00:16:25,200 The servant who delivered the robe 250 00:16:25,200 --> 00:16:27,600 was dressed differently. 251 00:16:27,600 --> 00:16:30,799 I assume he's from the palace and this robe is a reward. 252 00:16:31,639 --> 00:16:34,039 Then I must express my gratitude properly. 253 00:16:35,519 --> 00:16:36,879 Enjoy your meal. 254 00:16:36,879 --> 00:16:39,720 Hello, two steamed stuffed buns and a bowl of porridge. 255 00:16:39,720 --> 00:16:40,919 Got it. Coming right up. 256 00:16:40,919 --> 00:16:41,960 Quick, serve the porridge. 257 00:16:41,960 --> 00:16:43,307 Got it. 258 00:16:45,720 --> 00:16:48,200 If Lu Chang Fu takes up Huaixi Military Commissioner, 259 00:16:48,200 --> 00:16:50,159 it will be harder to shake the status of the Marquis Muyang. 260 00:16:50,159 --> 00:16:52,000 Since the Emperor shares this view, 261 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:53,000 Li, 262 00:16:53,000 --> 00:16:54,860 we'll proceed as planned. 263 00:17:10,496 --> 00:17:12,640 Your Highness, breakfast is here. 264 00:17:12,640 --> 00:17:14,960 Why are you at Shende House so early? 265 00:17:14,960 --> 00:17:17,320 In a good mood? 266 00:17:19,206 --> 00:17:21,079 The Star of Joy shines over my head. 267 00:17:21,079 --> 00:17:22,720 Auspicious purple clouds surround me. 268 00:17:22,720 --> 00:17:24,636 Misfortune gives way to fortune. 269 00:17:37,023 --> 00:17:39,200 I shall depart tomorrow 270 00:17:39,200 --> 00:17:41,200 to take up my post in Huaixi. 271 00:17:41,200 --> 00:17:44,200 I am here today to express my gratitude for Your Majesty's great kindness, 272 00:17:44,200 --> 00:17:45,884 and Her Majesty's gracious favor. 273 00:17:45,884 --> 00:17:47,799 May Your Majesty enjoy robust health 274 00:17:47,799 --> 00:17:49,480 and the empire stands forever strong. 275 00:17:49,480 --> 00:17:52,400 May Her Majesty enjoy eternal peace. 276 00:17:52,400 --> 00:17:53,519 If every official in the court 277 00:17:53,519 --> 00:17:56,599 were as loyal and devoted as you, 278 00:17:56,599 --> 00:17:57,752 content with his duties, 279 00:17:57,752 --> 00:17:59,000 keeping in his position, 280 00:17:59,000 --> 00:18:01,960 giving his utmost sincerity without overstepping his bounds, 281 00:18:01,960 --> 00:18:03,319 then our empire 282 00:18:03,319 --> 00:18:05,440 will surely enjoy everlasting prosperity 283 00:18:05,440 --> 00:18:07,120 for generations to come. 284 00:18:08,689 --> 00:18:09,889 Minister Lu, 285 00:18:10,559 --> 00:18:13,079 I await your achievements. 286 00:18:13,079 --> 00:18:15,640 I will spare no effort and live up to 287 00:18:15,640 --> 00:18:18,479 the high hopes of Your Majesty and Her Majesty. 288 00:18:31,839 --> 00:18:33,346 - Commissioner Lu. - Yeah. 289 00:18:33,346 --> 00:18:34,887 Congratulations. 290 00:18:37,319 --> 00:18:39,400 Commissioner Lu! 291 00:18:39,400 --> 00:18:41,519 Congratulations, General Lu, 292 00:18:41,519 --> 00:18:43,919 no, I mean, Commissioner Lu. 293 00:18:45,124 --> 00:18:48,027 Commissioner Zhang. I am leaving for Huaixi tomorrow. 294 00:18:48,027 --> 00:18:50,583 I must trouble you to look after things with the Marquis Muyang. 295 00:18:51,480 --> 00:18:54,079 Commissioner Lu, that is my duty. 296 00:18:54,079 --> 00:18:56,011 Please rest assured. 297 00:18:56,011 --> 00:18:57,640 Staying by Marquis Muyang's side, 298 00:18:57,640 --> 00:18:59,079 a rise in your career 299 00:18:59,079 --> 00:19:00,960 is just around the corner. 300 00:19:00,960 --> 00:19:03,479 I hope your good words will come true. 301 00:19:05,000 --> 00:19:06,279 Commissioner Lu, take care. 302 00:19:06,279 --> 00:19:07,559 Alright. 303 00:19:07,559 --> 00:19:09,519 Alright. 304 00:19:12,652 --> 00:19:14,839 - Commissioner Lu, please forgive me! - How dare you! 305 00:19:14,839 --> 00:19:16,920 Where did you come from, bumping into Commissioner Lu? 306 00:19:16,920 --> 00:19:18,359 Out of your mind? 307 00:19:18,359 --> 00:19:20,000 He didn't mean it. 308 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,440 No need to be so harsh. 309 00:19:21,440 --> 00:19:22,640 Here, 310 00:19:22,640 --> 00:19:24,002 get up. 311 00:19:25,480 --> 00:19:27,727 Greetings to you from Li Mountain Academy. 312 00:19:31,720 --> 00:19:33,679 Here comes the Marquis Muyang. 313 00:19:36,114 --> 00:19:37,243 Here. 314 00:19:37,243 --> 00:19:38,427 Marquis Muyang. 315 00:19:38,979 --> 00:19:41,160 I will depart for my post in Huaixi tomorrow. 316 00:19:41,160 --> 00:19:42,440 Once I have settled in for a while, 317 00:19:42,440 --> 00:19:43,720 I will follow your instructions 318 00:19:43,720 --> 00:19:45,079 and get things back on track. 319 00:19:45,079 --> 00:19:47,120 Please await my good news. 320 00:19:47,960 --> 00:19:49,160 On this journey to Huaixi, 321 00:19:49,160 --> 00:19:50,960 you must proceed with caution. 322 00:19:50,960 --> 00:19:52,720 Don't make rash moves. 323 00:19:52,720 --> 00:19:54,306 Yes, I will. 324 00:19:56,039 --> 00:19:57,129 - What's going on? - Commissioner Lu, 325 00:19:57,129 --> 00:19:58,960 - your clothes... - It's... it's... 326 00:19:58,960 --> 00:20:01,134 - It's smoking! - What is happening? 327 00:20:01,134 --> 00:20:02,930 Why is the smoke getting thicker? 328 00:20:12,778 --> 00:20:14,200 Fire! 329 00:20:14,200 --> 00:20:16,187 He's on fire! 330 00:20:20,219 --> 00:20:21,922 Marquis Muyang. 331 00:20:44,449 --> 00:20:46,747 [Eight years ago] 332 00:20:48,002 --> 00:20:49,119 Eight years ago, 333 00:20:49,119 --> 00:20:51,599 my brother entered the capital without an imperial decree. 334 00:20:51,599 --> 00:20:55,000 I was then serving under the Duke of Huaguo. 335 00:20:55,000 --> 00:20:57,759 Upon hearing the news, I led troops north 336 00:20:57,759 --> 00:21:00,560 to fight against the Cangbei elite. The battle lasted for a month. 337 00:21:38,720 --> 00:21:40,559 It was brutal. 338 00:21:40,559 --> 00:21:42,759 Though we won, 339 00:21:42,759 --> 00:21:45,079 five or six out of every ten of my men fell. 340 00:21:45,079 --> 00:21:45,839 Father! 341 00:21:45,839 --> 00:21:47,440 The injury to my leg 342 00:21:47,440 --> 00:21:50,400 is also from that battle. 343 00:21:50,400 --> 00:21:51,440 Fall back! 344 00:21:51,440 --> 00:21:53,320 Fall back! 345 00:21:58,599 --> 00:22:01,000 My brother and his accompanying cavalrymen 346 00:22:01,000 --> 00:22:02,999 were all executed. 347 00:22:04,079 --> 00:22:06,440 The entire Prince Ding's Mansion was condemned. 348 00:22:06,440 --> 00:22:08,600 I was also escorted back to the capital. 349 00:22:09,960 --> 00:22:11,960 That day, 350 00:22:11,960 --> 00:22:13,800 I saw her again. 351 00:22:17,937 --> 00:22:19,279 Mo Xiu Yao! 352 00:22:19,279 --> 00:22:20,759 Mo Xiu Yao! 353 00:22:20,759 --> 00:22:21,920 It's me, Ye Li! 354 00:22:21,920 --> 00:22:23,160 Do you remember me? 355 00:22:23,160 --> 00:22:25,400 You saved me before. Do you still remember? 356 00:22:25,400 --> 00:22:26,519 Stand aside! Stand aside! 357 00:22:26,519 --> 00:22:27,839 No one is to approach! 358 00:22:27,839 --> 00:22:29,079 Damn it! 359 00:22:29,079 --> 00:22:30,959 Mo Xiu Yao! Take this! 360 00:22:33,359 --> 00:22:34,720 Get killed! 361 00:22:34,720 --> 00:22:36,400 Die, traitor! 362 00:22:36,400 --> 00:22:40,519 By the time my brother entered the capital, the late emperor had already passed away. 363 00:22:40,519 --> 00:22:42,000 A child emperor ascended the throne, 364 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:44,480 and Empress Guo ruled as regent. 365 00:22:44,480 --> 00:22:47,240 My brother insisted that he had entered the capital under the late emperor's decree, 366 00:22:47,240 --> 00:22:49,600 yet he never produced that decree. 367 00:22:50,119 --> 00:22:54,079 The Marquis Muyang and others demanded the execution of our family. 368 00:22:54,079 --> 00:22:56,400 I too was to be put to death for collective guilt. 369 00:22:56,400 --> 00:22:59,759 The Duke of Huaguo and generals in the army petitioned for mercy on my behalf. 370 00:22:59,759 --> 00:23:03,120 The court officials argued endlessly. 371 00:23:11,400 --> 00:23:13,359 I was held in prison. 372 00:23:13,359 --> 00:23:14,511 At first, 373 00:23:14,511 --> 00:23:16,519 no one paid me any attention, 374 00:23:16,519 --> 00:23:18,919 and my leg injury went untreated. 375 00:23:19,759 --> 00:23:22,159 To curry favor with the Marquis Muyang, 376 00:23:22,680 --> 00:23:24,280 Lu Chang Fu bribed the jailers 377 00:23:24,839 --> 00:23:26,799 to cut off my food and water. 378 00:23:26,799 --> 00:23:28,440 For the first few days, 379 00:23:28,440 --> 00:23:32,039 I barely survived 380 00:23:32,039 --> 00:23:33,600 on the pastries 381 00:23:35,400 --> 00:23:37,280 Ye Li had given me. 382 00:23:40,200 --> 00:23:41,880 Half a year later, 383 00:23:41,880 --> 00:23:43,920 the imperial decree finally arrived. 384 00:23:43,920 --> 00:23:45,839 "By the Mandate of Heaven, 385 00:23:45,839 --> 00:23:47,160 the Emperor decrees: 386 00:23:47,160 --> 00:23:50,440 Mo Xiu Wen and the Heiyun Cavalry are found guilty. 387 00:23:50,440 --> 00:23:53,640 His younger brother, Mo Xiu Yao, served under the Duke of Huaguo 388 00:23:53,640 --> 00:23:54,880 and had no part in the treason. 389 00:23:54,880 --> 00:23:56,880 In consideration of his past merits, 390 00:23:56,880 --> 00:23:59,239 he is exempted from collective punishment." 391 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,959 You're lucky to be alive. 392 00:24:06,116 --> 00:24:08,200 [A month ago] 393 00:24:08,200 --> 00:24:10,519 I waited for eight years. 394 00:24:10,519 --> 00:24:14,039 Finally, as the young Emperor wished to eliminate the Marquis Muyang, 395 00:24:14,039 --> 00:24:16,199 I was secretly brought back into service. 396 00:24:25,519 --> 00:24:26,519 Xuanwu Squad, break through the gate. 397 00:24:26,519 --> 00:24:27,720 Zhuque Squad, seal off the lane. 398 00:24:27,720 --> 00:24:29,400 Ensure Yuan Fang's safety. 399 00:24:29,400 --> 00:24:30,895 Understood! 400 00:25:08,440 --> 00:25:09,440 Let's go. 401 00:25:31,930 --> 00:25:33,559 Commissioner Yuan, I'm sorry 402 00:25:33,559 --> 00:25:34,839 you got kidnapped 403 00:25:34,839 --> 00:25:36,359 and barely made it out alive. 404 00:25:36,359 --> 00:25:39,119 You sent word to the capital 405 00:25:39,119 --> 00:25:41,640 saying you had a break in the Huaixi Armory Case. 406 00:25:41,640 --> 00:25:43,614 Did you get the evidence? 407 00:25:46,160 --> 00:25:48,200 I admire who you are. 408 00:25:48,200 --> 00:25:49,999 I'd never sell you out. 409 00:25:50,849 --> 00:25:53,680 Besides, Marquis Muyang and I are enemies. 410 00:25:53,680 --> 00:25:57,119 I won't side with him. 411 00:25:57,119 --> 00:25:59,919 That's why His Majesty sent me. 412 00:26:01,880 --> 00:26:04,680 In Huaixi, 413 00:26:04,680 --> 00:26:06,365 I did get... 414 00:26:06,365 --> 00:26:07,568 Stop. 415 00:26:10,440 --> 00:26:11,799 I'm here on His Majesty's orders 416 00:26:11,799 --> 00:26:13,679 to pick up Commissioner Yuan. 417 00:26:14,599 --> 00:26:16,839 Eunuch Gao, we're not in the capital yet. 418 00:26:16,839 --> 00:26:18,400 I'm afraid it's not proper 419 00:26:18,400 --> 00:26:19,800 to take him away now. 420 00:26:20,640 --> 00:26:22,799 This is His Majesty's order. 421 00:26:22,799 --> 00:26:23,799 Are you 422 00:26:23,799 --> 00:26:25,670 defying it? 423 00:26:27,359 --> 00:26:28,727 Jin. 424 00:26:34,160 --> 00:26:35,240 Your Highness, 425 00:26:35,240 --> 00:26:37,320 His Majesty sent Eunuch Gao to fetch Commissioner Yuan. 426 00:26:47,880 --> 00:26:49,279 Prince Ding, 427 00:26:49,279 --> 00:26:50,920 this comes from His Majesty. 428 00:26:50,920 --> 00:26:52,680 He wants you to turn over Commissioner Yuan. 429 00:26:52,680 --> 00:26:53,960 As for what comes next, 430 00:26:53,960 --> 00:26:56,600 he'll handle it himself. 431 00:26:57,279 --> 00:26:58,640 I still have something 432 00:26:58,640 --> 00:27:00,360 to say to Commissioner Yuan. 433 00:27:01,039 --> 00:27:03,279 His Majesty's order 434 00:27:03,279 --> 00:27:05,240 is for you to hand him over 435 00:27:05,240 --> 00:27:07,559 to me right now. 436 00:27:07,559 --> 00:27:09,440 He gave me the night blade. 437 00:27:09,440 --> 00:27:12,559 But the sheath stays firmly in his grip. 438 00:27:12,559 --> 00:27:14,919 Please watch your step, bride. 439 00:27:24,119 --> 00:27:26,600 Step on the mat for good luck. 440 00:27:28,759 --> 00:27:30,121 Your Highness. 441 00:27:32,319 --> 00:27:34,160 We'll go in through the secret passage. 442 00:27:34,160 --> 00:27:35,620 Yes. 443 00:27:45,319 --> 00:27:46,739 Get me changed. 444 00:27:55,720 --> 00:27:57,640 Prince Ding is currently busy. 445 00:27:57,640 --> 00:27:59,011 Can't I just go inside 446 00:27:59,011 --> 00:28:00,614 and take a look? 447 00:28:02,480 --> 00:28:03,719 Go hide. 448 00:28:20,920 --> 00:28:22,720 Eight years have passed, 449 00:28:22,720 --> 00:28:24,559 and I meet her once again. 450 00:28:24,559 --> 00:28:28,000 I can still see the girl she used to be in her face. 451 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:30,599 But I feel she's changed. 452 00:28:30,599 --> 00:28:33,079 Today is our wedding day. 453 00:28:33,079 --> 00:28:36,239 Are you going to stay here and copy sutras all day? 454 00:28:37,240 --> 00:28:39,080 But I haven't finished yet. 455 00:28:40,079 --> 00:28:41,932 Then finish it when you return. 456 00:28:43,480 --> 00:28:44,920 When we get back, 457 00:28:44,920 --> 00:28:46,645 I'll help you copy them. 458 00:28:48,799 --> 00:28:50,119 She's grown up 459 00:28:50,119 --> 00:28:51,729 and taller, 460 00:28:51,729 --> 00:28:53,599 with calluses on her hands. 461 00:28:53,599 --> 00:28:55,802 Now she's not much like a highborn lady. 462 00:28:56,359 --> 00:28:58,519 Her eyes are no longer fragile. 463 00:28:58,519 --> 00:29:00,559 Something seems 464 00:29:00,559 --> 00:29:02,500 to be pushing her forward. 465 00:29:04,640 --> 00:29:06,439 This is my wedding night. 466 00:29:07,279 --> 00:29:10,880 But I'm in no mood to be a husband. 467 00:29:18,200 --> 00:29:19,279 Your Highness, 468 00:29:19,279 --> 00:29:20,680 Commissioner Yuan was snatched 469 00:29:20,680 --> 00:29:22,440 near the capital after Eunuch Gao took him. 470 00:29:22,440 --> 00:29:24,239 He was snatched? 471 00:29:25,799 --> 00:29:26,880 Go find him. 472 00:29:26,880 --> 00:29:29,506 Send more men and make sure you bring him back. 473 00:29:39,839 --> 00:29:41,440 It's got to be Marquis Muyang. 474 00:29:41,440 --> 00:29:42,519 Commissioner Yuan must have 475 00:29:42,519 --> 00:29:44,920 gotten evidence of his arms smuggling. 476 00:29:44,920 --> 00:29:46,240 I'm afraid 477 00:29:46,240 --> 00:29:48,334 Commissioner Yuan might be... 478 00:29:53,079 --> 00:29:54,920 Yuan Fang was taken. 479 00:29:54,920 --> 00:29:57,480 Chances are he's already dead. 480 00:29:57,480 --> 00:29:59,759 He escaped all the way from Huaixi to Suixue Pass, 481 00:29:59,759 --> 00:30:01,640 but just before making it back to the capital, 482 00:30:01,640 --> 00:30:04,519 he died. 483 00:30:04,519 --> 00:30:05,999 I'm angry. 484 00:30:07,160 --> 00:30:08,919 Really, really angry. 485 00:30:38,319 --> 00:30:40,599 Where did His Highness stay last night? 486 00:30:40,599 --> 00:30:41,759 Your Highness, 487 00:30:41,759 --> 00:30:43,920 His Highness normally takes his rest in his room. 488 00:30:43,920 --> 00:30:46,120 But he stayed in the study last night. 489 00:30:47,839 --> 00:30:50,240 But anger doesn't help. 490 00:30:50,240 --> 00:30:51,959 Life must go on. 491 00:30:52,559 --> 00:30:54,199 Now there's one more person 492 00:30:55,279 --> 00:30:57,094 in my life. 493 00:30:59,200 --> 00:31:02,079 When I was young, my mother asked 494 00:31:02,079 --> 00:31:04,840 what kind of wife I wanted when I grew up. 495 00:31:05,599 --> 00:31:08,480 I thought it'd be nice 496 00:31:08,480 --> 00:31:11,519 if she could be as graceful and poised as my mother. 497 00:31:12,039 --> 00:31:13,720 Then my brother got married. 498 00:31:13,720 --> 00:31:14,919 I thought 499 00:31:15,480 --> 00:31:16,746 maybe a gentle, lovely wife 500 00:31:16,746 --> 00:31:19,839 like my sister-in-law 501 00:31:19,839 --> 00:31:21,145 would be good too. 502 00:31:22,119 --> 00:31:24,319 Ye Li comes from the Ye family in the capital. 503 00:31:24,319 --> 00:31:27,240 Her grandfather is the head of Li Mountain Academy. 504 00:31:27,240 --> 00:31:29,039 She should've been well-educated 505 00:31:29,039 --> 00:31:31,200 and quiet lady. 506 00:31:31,200 --> 00:31:32,479 But... 507 00:31:52,480 --> 00:31:54,800 She often runs past my door. 508 00:31:56,400 --> 00:31:57,875 - Jin. - Yes. 509 00:31:59,484 --> 00:32:00,680 Your Highness 510 00:32:00,680 --> 00:32:03,080 does Her Highness have something pressing? 511 00:32:19,640 --> 00:32:21,440 But then I realized 512 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:23,880 she didn't have anything pressing. 513 00:32:23,880 --> 00:32:25,950 She just runs like this every day. 514 00:32:28,839 --> 00:32:30,160 Your Highness? 515 00:32:30,160 --> 00:32:32,336 Why are you up so early? 516 00:32:36,319 --> 00:32:37,720 Later, the number of people 517 00:32:37,720 --> 00:32:39,200 - running in the morning... - Your Highness. 518 00:32:39,200 --> 00:32:41,064 went from one to three. 519 00:32:43,400 --> 00:32:45,480 - Your Highness. - Wait, Your Highness. 520 00:32:45,480 --> 00:32:46,640 Wait for us. 521 00:32:46,640 --> 00:32:49,839 Your Highness. Your Highness. 522 00:32:49,839 --> 00:32:51,770 From Tuisi House to the study 523 00:32:51,770 --> 00:32:53,839 and then back. 524 00:32:53,839 --> 00:32:55,326 The route never changes. 525 00:32:55,839 --> 00:32:59,599 She says it's to recharge herself with nature's energy 526 00:32:59,599 --> 00:33:01,433 and calm the mind and body. 527 00:33:03,559 --> 00:33:04,759 But soon enough, 528 00:33:04,759 --> 00:33:06,920 she's alone again. 529 00:33:06,920 --> 00:33:07,960 Your Highness, 530 00:33:07,960 --> 00:33:10,119 does this really help Her Highness 531 00:33:10,119 --> 00:33:11,799 recharge herself with nature's energy 532 00:33:11,799 --> 00:33:13,646 and calm the mind and body? 533 00:33:16,160 --> 00:33:17,880 Perhaps. 534 00:33:17,880 --> 00:33:19,920 She secretly drinks some kind of wine. 535 00:33:19,920 --> 00:33:21,279 Not much smell, 536 00:33:21,279 --> 00:33:22,880 but it's actually very strong. 537 00:33:22,880 --> 00:33:24,599 She tells everyone 538 00:33:24,599 --> 00:33:26,640 it's Seven Treasure Tea 539 00:33:26,640 --> 00:33:27,920 from the border. 540 00:33:27,920 --> 00:33:29,319 What are you drinking? 541 00:33:29,319 --> 00:33:30,959 Don't tell me it's wine. 542 00:33:33,160 --> 00:33:34,559 Drinking leads to trouble. 543 00:33:34,559 --> 00:33:36,319 I don't drink. 544 00:33:36,319 --> 00:33:38,119 This is Seven Treasure Tea. 545 00:33:38,119 --> 00:33:39,759 Good for health. 546 00:33:41,160 --> 00:33:42,347 Wu... 547 00:33:49,000 --> 00:33:53,039 It smells like tea. 548 00:33:53,039 --> 00:33:55,080 But the taste is kind of... 549 00:33:58,799 --> 00:34:00,239 My wine. 550 00:34:03,839 --> 00:34:04,960 What 551 00:34:04,960 --> 00:34:06,640 a silly boy. 552 00:34:11,519 --> 00:34:13,440 What do you think this quartz flower 553 00:34:13,440 --> 00:34:15,240 will look like when it blooms? 554 00:34:17,559 --> 00:34:19,400 Also, she keeps three pots of rocks. 555 00:34:19,400 --> 00:34:22,599 She says they are a parting gift from Master Zhu. 556 00:34:22,599 --> 00:34:24,679 Water them 557 00:34:24,679 --> 00:34:26,199 and talk to them every day, 558 00:34:26,199 --> 00:34:28,639 they'll grow strong. 559 00:34:30,079 --> 00:34:31,320 Seems like 560 00:34:31,320 --> 00:34:33,360 only her two silly servant girls believe that. 561 00:34:33,360 --> 00:34:35,679 They fuss over those three pots every day, 562 00:34:35,679 --> 00:34:37,599 dreaming of a banquet. 563 00:34:39,679 --> 00:34:41,320 Actually, 564 00:34:41,320 --> 00:34:42,920 I think 565 00:34:42,920 --> 00:34:44,639 she's lonely. 566 00:34:44,639 --> 00:34:46,800 Just like her three pots of stones. 567 00:34:46,800 --> 00:34:48,880 Surrounded by vibrant blooms, 568 00:34:48,880 --> 00:34:50,599 but destined 569 00:34:50,599 --> 00:34:52,574 never to flower. 570 00:34:56,400 --> 00:34:58,119 I really want to know what my grandfather, 571 00:34:58,119 --> 00:35:01,919 Master Zhu, and Master Ji are doing. 572 00:35:03,639 --> 00:35:05,119 Guess Third Brother still likes going to the back hill... 573 00:35:05,119 --> 00:35:07,519 She likes talking to herself. 574 00:35:07,519 --> 00:35:09,360 She always stays alone in her room 575 00:35:09,360 --> 00:35:11,159 muttering to herself 576 00:35:11,159 --> 00:35:13,220 for a long time. 577 00:35:22,440 --> 00:35:23,760 Your Highness, 578 00:35:23,760 --> 00:35:26,400 maybe we should kick the shuttlecock less often. 579 00:35:26,400 --> 00:35:27,599 Why? 580 00:35:27,599 --> 00:35:29,440 You keep flashing your healthy legs. 581 00:35:29,440 --> 00:35:31,360 His Highness might get upset. 582 00:35:31,360 --> 00:35:33,679 Then he won't come to our place anymore. 583 00:35:33,679 --> 00:35:35,960 So what would make him happy? 584 00:35:35,960 --> 00:35:37,716 Copy scriptures with him? 585 00:35:38,760 --> 00:35:39,760 Don't worry. 586 00:35:39,760 --> 00:35:42,119 His Highness isn't that petty. 587 00:35:42,119 --> 00:35:43,747 Let's go again. 588 00:35:47,719 --> 00:35:49,719 Your Highness, the ink is ready. 589 00:35:49,719 --> 00:35:51,494 Can I go out now? 590 00:35:52,786 --> 00:35:54,294 Go ahead. 591 00:35:55,840 --> 00:35:57,455 But most of the time, 592 00:35:57,455 --> 00:36:00,199 - Your Highness. - she's still the same as when she was little. 593 00:36:00,199 --> 00:36:02,159 Talkative. 594 00:36:02,159 --> 00:36:04,599 - Living happily and freely. - Are you okay? 595 00:36:04,599 --> 00:36:06,480 More and more people 596 00:36:06,480 --> 00:36:08,119 are starting to like her. 597 00:36:08,119 --> 00:36:09,400 And she brings smiles 598 00:36:09,400 --> 00:36:11,720 to so many faces. 599 00:36:13,480 --> 00:36:15,119 Perhaps His Majesty regretted it 600 00:36:15,119 --> 00:36:17,119 after Yuan Fang died. 601 00:36:17,119 --> 00:36:18,840 He summoned me again. 602 00:36:20,519 --> 00:36:22,134 Cousin. 603 00:36:29,239 --> 00:36:31,559 I can't bow because of the problem with my legs. 604 00:36:31,559 --> 00:36:33,039 Please forgive me, Your Majesty. 605 00:36:33,039 --> 00:36:34,599 Don't say that. 606 00:36:34,599 --> 00:36:37,039 We're family. No need for such formality. 607 00:36:37,800 --> 00:36:39,719 Cousin, you're still sharp-eyed 608 00:36:39,719 --> 00:36:40,880 and proud. 609 00:36:40,880 --> 00:36:42,519 Just as 610 00:36:42,519 --> 00:36:44,280 you've always been. 611 00:36:45,159 --> 00:36:46,480 You flatter me, Your Majesty. 612 00:36:46,480 --> 00:36:48,079 I'm a cripple now. 613 00:36:48,079 --> 00:36:50,200 Totally different from before. 614 00:36:51,480 --> 00:36:53,239 Your Majesty, may I ask 615 00:36:53,239 --> 00:36:55,026 why you summoned me? 616 00:36:56,920 --> 00:36:59,559 A few days ago, I heard Cangbei was up to something. 617 00:36:59,559 --> 00:37:00,920 And I couldn't help remembering 618 00:37:00,920 --> 00:37:03,360 your great feat of sweeping through thousands of troops. 619 00:37:03,360 --> 00:37:05,457 I'm broken now, both in body and spirit. 620 00:37:05,457 --> 00:37:07,828 I don't deserve such praise. 621 00:37:09,159 --> 00:37:11,479 You're unhappy with me, aren't you? 622 00:37:12,400 --> 00:37:14,480 Don't think I don't trust you. 623 00:37:14,480 --> 00:37:17,400 The truth is, since I took this throne, 624 00:37:17,400 --> 00:37:19,519 there's no one left I can trust. 625 00:37:23,639 --> 00:37:26,199 I know you're capable. 626 00:37:26,199 --> 00:37:27,760 And I know you traveled a long way 627 00:37:27,760 --> 00:37:29,733 and worked hard to bring that guy back. 628 00:37:30,239 --> 00:37:31,639 But I couldn't 629 00:37:31,639 --> 00:37:33,519 bring myself to fully depend on you. 630 00:37:33,519 --> 00:37:36,119 So I had Gao Wen Huan take him away. 631 00:37:36,119 --> 00:37:38,500 I wanted to handle it myself. 632 00:37:42,639 --> 00:37:44,467 But I didn't expect... 633 00:37:46,199 --> 00:37:48,159 The past is the past. 634 00:37:48,159 --> 00:37:50,559 Now I understand. 635 00:37:50,559 --> 00:37:52,840 You went all the way to Suixue Pass 636 00:37:52,840 --> 00:37:55,079 for my sake. 637 00:37:56,599 --> 00:37:58,479 I did go to Suixue Pass 638 00:37:59,199 --> 00:38:01,067 to save Yuan Fang. 639 00:38:02,920 --> 00:38:05,240 But do you think I did it for you? 640 00:38:09,840 --> 00:38:12,000 Yuan Fang started as a registrar in Yanzhou. 641 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:14,679 In the fourth year of Emperor Jinghe, he began his official career in Bianzhou. 642 00:38:14,679 --> 00:38:17,320 And the following year, he received the top possible performance rating. 643 00:38:18,320 --> 00:38:21,119 He should've been promoted from Longyou Circuit's agricultural commissioner. 644 00:38:21,119 --> 00:38:22,919 But he was so poor 645 00:38:23,840 --> 00:38:26,680 he couldn't even afford the trip to his new post. 646 00:38:28,599 --> 00:38:30,559 For the sake of the country and the people, 647 00:38:31,519 --> 00:38:33,039 such a bookish man 648 00:38:33,039 --> 00:38:36,079 threw himself straight into Marquis Muyang's den in Huaixi. 649 00:38:36,840 --> 00:38:40,320 Do you know how he dealt with the local powerful families? 650 00:38:40,320 --> 00:38:43,254 Do you know how he got evidence 651 00:38:43,254 --> 00:38:44,925 while surrounded by predators? 652 00:38:45,599 --> 00:38:48,400 Do you know how he escaped all the way to the border 653 00:38:48,400 --> 00:38:49,760 and how his six severely wounded guards 654 00:38:49,760 --> 00:38:51,519 died protecting him? 655 00:38:51,519 --> 00:38:53,559 How much blood was spilled along the way? 656 00:38:53,559 --> 00:38:56,240 How many loyal men died for this? 657 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:59,840 Do you know any of it? 658 00:38:59,840 --> 00:39:02,119 I know Commissioner Yuan had it hard. 659 00:39:02,119 --> 00:39:03,440 He fought again and again just to live. 660 00:39:03,440 --> 00:39:04,440 He wanted to live 661 00:39:04,440 --> 00:39:06,400 not for himself, 662 00:39:07,280 --> 00:39:08,920 but to reveal what he knew, 663 00:39:08,920 --> 00:39:10,199 what he'd found. 664 00:39:10,199 --> 00:39:11,960 He wanted to bring back 665 00:39:11,960 --> 00:39:14,033 the evidence. 666 00:39:19,280 --> 00:39:22,039 And make it public. 667 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:28,079 But you overestimated yourself. 668 00:39:31,119 --> 00:39:33,599 You thought you could protect Yuan Fang. 669 00:39:33,599 --> 00:39:36,493 But within half a day of you taking him away, 670 00:39:38,039 --> 00:39:40,079 he was dead. 671 00:39:40,079 --> 00:39:42,439 Right here in the capital. 672 00:39:44,760 --> 00:39:46,587 Your Majesty, 673 00:39:47,639 --> 00:39:49,480 have you ever reflected on yourself? 674 00:39:49,480 --> 00:39:51,394 Prince Ding, you're out of line! 675 00:39:58,280 --> 00:39:59,599 Yes. 676 00:39:59,599 --> 00:40:01,360 I was wrong. 677 00:40:01,360 --> 00:40:03,880 But Mo Xiu Yao, are you not at fault? 678 00:40:03,880 --> 00:40:05,440 If you were, 679 00:40:05,440 --> 00:40:07,800 how did Suixue Pass fall? 680 00:40:07,800 --> 00:40:10,427 How did Cousin Xiu Wen die? 681 00:40:13,480 --> 00:40:15,199 I remember now. 682 00:40:15,199 --> 00:40:17,039 Because of a petty argument, 683 00:40:17,039 --> 00:40:19,599 you abandoned Cousin Xiu Wen and left the Heiyun Cavalry. 684 00:40:20,400 --> 00:40:22,119 Every time I think about it, 685 00:40:22,119 --> 00:40:24,000 I feel deep regret. 686 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,920 If you had been there, 687 00:40:25,920 --> 00:40:28,639 you could have stopped the Cangbei cavalry 688 00:40:28,639 --> 00:40:31,039 even if Cousin Xiu Wen had to lead the army to the capital overnight. 689 00:40:31,039 --> 00:40:32,920 They'd never have broken through the pass. 690 00:40:32,920 --> 00:40:35,039 The people of those cities wouldn't have been displaced. 691 00:40:35,039 --> 00:40:37,559 And Cousin Xiu Wen wouldn't have been beheaded. 692 00:40:41,880 --> 00:40:43,680 Don't look at me like that. 693 00:40:44,709 --> 00:40:46,553 There's no other way around it. 694 00:40:48,800 --> 00:40:50,480 Mo Xiu Yao, 695 00:40:50,480 --> 00:40:52,439 you already messed up once. 696 00:40:53,519 --> 00:40:55,840 This realm belongs to our Mo family. 697 00:40:56,519 --> 00:40:58,480 If you don't help me 698 00:40:58,480 --> 00:41:00,639 and let someone else take it, 699 00:41:00,639 --> 00:41:02,480 won't you be ashamed 700 00:41:02,480 --> 00:41:04,800 when you meet our ancestors 701 00:41:04,800 --> 00:41:07,057 and Cousin Xiu Wen in death? 702 00:41:17,000 --> 00:41:19,160 - Your Highness. - Get out! 703 00:41:28,440 --> 00:41:31,960 Xiu Wen and Xiu Yao should both die. 704 00:41:31,960 --> 00:41:34,000 Prince Ding's people are all hypocrites. 705 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,440 Prince Ding betrayed the country and fled. 706 00:41:35,440 --> 00:41:37,639 She burned down my study. 707 00:41:37,639 --> 00:41:39,760 All those curses, betrayals, 708 00:41:39,760 --> 00:41:41,760 the pain I never got to explain, 709 00:41:41,760 --> 00:41:43,960 everything that made me torture myself again and again, 710 00:41:43,960 --> 00:41:45,639 everything I should have hated, 711 00:41:45,639 --> 00:41:47,679 it's all gone up in smoke. 712 00:41:47,679 --> 00:41:51,079 When the light reaches my eyes, I finally realize 713 00:41:51,079 --> 00:41:54,439 there's still a fire burning in my chest. 714 00:41:56,239 --> 00:41:57,479 Mo Xiu Yao, 715 00:41:58,280 --> 00:42:00,519 don't let your life 716 00:42:00,519 --> 00:42:02,959 become just a play in their eyes. 717 00:42:28,400 --> 00:42:29,840 About Lu Chang Fu, 718 00:42:29,840 --> 00:42:31,639 I can handle it for you, Your Majesty. 719 00:42:31,639 --> 00:42:33,199 But I 720 00:42:33,199 --> 00:42:34,723 have three conditions. 721 00:42:34,723 --> 00:42:37,023 [On the Next Episode] 722 00:42:37,639 --> 00:42:38,960 Qing Shuang, 723 00:42:38,960 --> 00:42:40,760 is Master Guan really like that? 724 00:42:41,480 --> 00:42:42,959 I don't know. 725 00:42:45,199 --> 00:42:46,199 Qing Shuang 726 00:42:46,199 --> 00:42:47,718 is here too? 727 00:42:52,739 --> 00:42:54,048 [Shende House] 728 00:42:54,800 --> 00:42:56,320 So you need someone to serve? 729 00:42:57,000 --> 00:42:58,200 Yes. 730 00:42:59,320 --> 00:43:01,719 I'm going to the palace tomorrow to see the Empress Dowager. 731 00:43:01,719 --> 00:43:03,719 That's exactly why I have to rest early. 732 00:43:03,719 --> 00:43:05,400 I need to calm my body and mind. 733 00:43:05,400 --> 00:43:07,753 So I can do my best tomorrow.