1 00:00:11,240 --> 00:00:12,240 What did you say? His... 2 00:00:13,110 --> 00:00:15,160 His Majesty passed away. 3 00:00:15,720 --> 00:00:17,120 His Majesty passed away? 4 00:00:17,270 --> 00:00:18,270 Your Highness, 5 00:00:18,390 --> 00:00:19,710 please go with me now. 6 00:00:19,760 --> 00:00:20,760 The palace is in chaos. 7 00:00:20,761 --> 00:00:22,960 If we don't leave now, it'll be too late! 8 00:00:26,260 --> 00:00:28,660 Sachets and trinkets! Come and take a look! 9 00:00:45,150 --> 00:00:46,239 A few days ago, His Majesty 10 00:00:46,240 --> 00:00:47,880 gave me this token, 11 00:00:48,560 --> 00:00:50,709 saying that now Biantang is not at peace, 12 00:00:50,710 --> 00:00:52,619 and that if anything were to happen in the palace, 13 00:00:52,620 --> 00:00:54,340 I was to take you away. 14 00:00:55,320 --> 00:00:56,320 I didn't understand 15 00:00:56,321 --> 00:00:57,750 what he meant at the time, 16 00:00:58,640 --> 00:00:59,970 but I didn't dare to ask. 17 00:01:00,750 --> 00:01:01,880 I never expected... 18 00:01:03,000 --> 00:01:04,349 Listen to me! 19 00:01:04,560 --> 00:01:06,490 You're not allowed to go anywhere! 20 00:01:06,760 --> 00:01:08,350 Just stay in the mansion. 21 00:01:08,680 --> 00:01:10,350 You, a deposed princess, 22 00:01:10,970 --> 00:01:13,150 and I, a useless prince, 23 00:01:13,710 --> 00:01:15,450 are a match made in heaven. 24 00:01:15,780 --> 00:01:17,639 I will achieve every single thing 25 00:01:17,640 --> 00:01:20,789 I promised you! 26 00:01:23,150 --> 00:01:25,119 If you don't want to get married yet, 27 00:01:25,120 --> 00:01:27,429 we can pretend today's wedding never happened. 28 00:01:27,430 --> 00:01:28,890 I can keep waiting for you, 29 00:01:29,220 --> 00:01:30,980 until you fall in love with me, 30 00:01:31,550 --> 00:01:33,810 until the day you truly want to be my wife. 31 00:01:34,420 --> 00:01:35,420 Chun'er! 32 00:01:35,870 --> 00:01:37,639 No matter what you've been through, 33 00:01:37,640 --> 00:01:39,070 I will not leave you. 34 00:01:39,509 --> 00:01:41,170 For all those who wronged you, 35 00:01:41,840 --> 00:01:44,479 I will make them pay double for you. 36 00:01:46,350 --> 00:01:49,080 Then can you temporarily treat me as that person, 37 00:01:49,310 --> 00:01:50,789 until you truly forget him 38 00:01:51,350 --> 00:01:52,750 and are no longer in pain? 39 00:01:53,039 --> 00:01:54,500 As long as you are willing, 40 00:01:54,710 --> 00:01:56,310 I can always accompany you. 41 00:02:02,560 --> 00:02:03,560 Li Yan... 42 00:02:06,150 --> 00:02:07,790 You liar. 43 00:02:10,320 --> 00:02:13,050 What gives you the right to make decisions for me? 44 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:15,400 You said 45 00:02:16,310 --> 00:02:17,640 you would make anything 46 00:02:18,960 --> 00:02:20,870 you promised me happen. 47 00:02:22,630 --> 00:02:23,870 But what about now? 48 00:02:24,800 --> 00:02:26,750 Where are you now? 49 00:03:52,050 --> 00:03:57,340 [REBIRTH] 50 00:03:57,750 --> 00:04:00,290 [Episode 23] 51 00:04:08,910 --> 00:04:09,520 How is it? 52 00:04:09,630 --> 00:04:11,399 Any news of His Majesty and the main force? 53 00:04:11,400 --> 00:04:12,400 Your Highness. 54 00:04:12,470 --> 00:04:15,079 The post road back to Great Yan is just ahead at the foot of the mountain. 55 00:04:15,080 --> 00:04:16,679 But I asked the nearby villagers, 56 00:04:16,680 --> 00:04:19,339 and none of them saw any troops passing through. 57 00:04:19,870 --> 00:04:21,269 However, on my way back, 58 00:04:21,550 --> 00:04:22,550 I found this. 59 00:04:27,480 --> 00:04:29,479 It was likely left behind by soldiers who, like us, 60 00:04:29,480 --> 00:04:31,410 got separated from the main force. 61 00:04:32,600 --> 00:04:33,600 Your Highness. 62 00:04:34,310 --> 00:04:36,239 Our Great Yan has suffered a crushing defeat, 63 00:04:36,240 --> 00:04:37,799 and the main force has been scattered. 64 00:04:37,800 --> 00:04:39,919 If you ask me, searching further is pointless. 65 00:04:39,920 --> 00:04:40,920 What did you say? 66 00:04:41,040 --> 00:04:43,479 Something must have happened to His Majesty and General Cheng. 67 00:04:43,480 --> 00:04:45,940 Otherwise, they would have come back for us. 68 00:04:46,190 --> 00:04:47,190 Your Highness, 69 00:04:47,270 --> 00:04:49,069 we brothers don't want to go back. 70 00:04:49,070 --> 00:04:52,119 Over the years, Great Yan has been at war with Great Yong, 71 00:04:52,120 --> 00:04:54,509 and all the men in my family were conscripted 72 00:04:54,510 --> 00:04:55,829 and have long since died in battle. 73 00:04:55,830 --> 00:04:57,559 Even if I go back to the Capital of Great Yan, 74 00:04:57,560 --> 00:04:59,420 there is no home left for me there. 75 00:04:59,560 --> 00:05:01,720 You might as well just let us go. 76 00:05:03,040 --> 00:05:03,900 Your Highness, 77 00:05:03,920 --> 00:05:04,920 I'm just like him. 78 00:05:05,070 --> 00:05:06,559 I'm the only one left in my family. 79 00:05:06,560 --> 00:05:08,029 Great Yan is already poor, 80 00:05:08,030 --> 00:05:09,359 and now the taxes are heavy. 81 00:05:09,360 --> 00:05:10,599 We want to leave Great Yan 82 00:05:10,600 --> 00:05:11,999 and find a more prosperous place. 83 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:14,160 We heard Biantang is a good place. 84 00:05:16,310 --> 00:05:18,480 Yes, let us go. 85 00:05:24,390 --> 00:05:26,250 You are all soldiers of Great Yan! 86 00:05:26,390 --> 00:05:28,119 According to Great Yan's military law, 87 00:05:28,120 --> 00:05:30,069 leaving now would make you deserters! 88 00:05:30,070 --> 00:05:31,629 You know better than I do 89 00:05:31,630 --> 00:05:33,090 what deserters will face! 90 00:05:35,190 --> 00:05:37,599 The Black Eagle Army is His Majesty's most trusted guard 91 00:05:37,600 --> 00:05:39,060 and the pride of Great Yan. 92 00:05:39,640 --> 00:05:41,570 Now that Great Yan is in distress, 93 00:05:41,680 --> 00:05:43,680 you're going to abandon your honor? 94 00:05:44,390 --> 00:05:46,359 The Black Eagle Army has shed blood on battlefields for years, 95 00:05:46,360 --> 00:05:47,429 suffering countless casualties. 96 00:05:47,430 --> 00:05:48,510 What was it all for? 97 00:05:52,510 --> 00:05:53,510 If you return 98 00:05:54,159 --> 00:05:56,189 to the Capital of Great Yan with me now, 99 00:05:56,190 --> 00:05:57,239 you will be escorting the Princess Consort 100 00:05:57,240 --> 00:05:58,949 of Great Yan back for His Majesty. 101 00:05:58,950 --> 00:06:00,599 I promise you in the name of His Majesty 102 00:06:00,600 --> 00:06:01,800 and the Helian Tribe, 103 00:06:01,920 --> 00:06:04,520 you will not only get gold, silver, and horses, 104 00:06:05,000 --> 00:06:06,730 but also the title of Centurion 105 00:06:06,830 --> 00:06:08,600 or even Chiliarch. 106 00:06:09,530 --> 00:06:11,749 I am willing to escort you back to the Capital of Great Yan, 107 00:06:11,750 --> 00:06:12,510 even if it costs my life! 108 00:06:12,511 --> 00:06:13,949 I am willing to escort you, 109 00:06:13,950 --> 00:06:15,280 even if it costs my life! 110 00:06:38,830 --> 00:06:39,890 What are you doing? 111 00:06:40,900 --> 00:06:43,300 You promised us promotion and wealth, 112 00:06:43,480 --> 00:06:44,480 and it's true. 113 00:06:44,950 --> 00:06:48,359 But we were the ones who brought up leaving in the first place. 114 00:06:48,360 --> 00:06:49,799 We're afraid you'll go back on your word 115 00:06:49,800 --> 00:06:52,159 and settle accounts with us later. 116 00:06:52,920 --> 00:06:54,720 So there are some things 117 00:06:55,290 --> 00:06:57,760 we want to make clear to you now. 118 00:06:57,950 --> 00:06:59,559 I am the Princess Consort of Great Yan. 119 00:06:59,560 --> 00:07:01,290 How could I break my word to you? 120 00:07:02,390 --> 00:07:03,779 Put down your weapons now, 121 00:07:03,780 --> 00:07:06,110 and I will act as if nothing ever happened. 122 00:07:08,870 --> 00:07:10,400 How about we put it this way? 123 00:07:10,680 --> 00:07:12,340 In this desolate wilderness, 124 00:07:12,560 --> 00:07:14,919 if anything were to happen to Consort Helian, 125 00:07:14,920 --> 00:07:17,360 then no one would know we are deserters. 126 00:07:17,800 --> 00:07:18,800 Instead, 127 00:07:18,950 --> 00:07:20,480 people might even think 128 00:07:20,680 --> 00:07:23,360 we died heroically at Longyin Pass. 129 00:07:23,510 --> 00:07:25,370 Don't come over! Don't come over! 130 00:07:44,430 --> 00:07:45,430 General Huan? 131 00:07:50,370 --> 00:07:51,370 You... 132 00:07:52,600 --> 00:07:53,390 Aren't you... 133 00:07:53,391 --> 00:07:54,800 Aren't I already dead? 134 00:07:57,830 --> 00:07:58,999 Take this to protect yourself. 135 00:07:59,000 --> 00:08:01,419 Be careful not to get stabbed in the back by your own people. 136 00:08:01,420 --> 00:08:02,120 Wait. 137 00:08:02,360 --> 00:08:03,430 Why are you here? 138 00:08:03,470 --> 00:08:04,730 Does His Majesty know? 139 00:08:06,850 --> 00:08:08,389 I saved your life 140 00:08:08,390 --> 00:08:09,509 only because you are a woman. 141 00:08:09,510 --> 00:08:10,869 If you keep asking so many questions, 142 00:08:10,870 --> 00:08:12,509 I'll throw you back up that mountain. 143 00:08:12,510 --> 00:08:14,970 There are far more beasts up there than here. 144 00:08:19,380 --> 00:08:20,380 You... 145 00:08:23,480 --> 00:08:24,430 Stop pretending. 146 00:08:24,431 --> 00:08:26,560 I'm not falling for your tricks on men. 147 00:08:44,750 --> 00:08:45,859 It's been so many days. 148 00:08:45,860 --> 00:08:47,220 Why is she still so weak? 149 00:08:49,610 --> 00:08:51,919 When the body is overworked, the spleen is affected. 150 00:08:51,920 --> 00:08:53,789 Excessive thinking affects the heart. 151 00:08:53,790 --> 00:08:55,499 Vital energy gets trapped and cannot circulate, 152 00:08:55,500 --> 00:08:57,329 causing blood and qi to gradually deplete. 153 00:08:57,330 --> 00:08:58,750 Stop rambling. 154 00:08:59,110 --> 00:09:00,110 Put it simply. 155 00:09:01,840 --> 00:09:02,670 Simply put, 156 00:09:02,671 --> 00:09:03,909 she has internal heat, 157 00:09:03,910 --> 00:09:04,750 and combined with fatigue 158 00:09:04,751 --> 00:09:06,199 and mental strain, she is now feeling unwell. 159 00:09:06,200 --> 00:09:07,509 She is fine now. 160 00:09:07,510 --> 00:09:09,549 Just needs proper rest and recovery. 161 00:09:09,550 --> 00:09:10,599 Including today's medicine, 162 00:09:10,600 --> 00:09:11,440 there are 5 doses in total, 163 00:09:11,441 --> 00:09:12,480 and 2 visit fees. 164 00:09:13,320 --> 00:09:14,200 That's 10 coins. 165 00:09:14,201 --> 00:09:15,260 Are you robbing us? 166 00:09:15,550 --> 00:09:17,680 My prices are clearly marked and fair. 167 00:09:31,530 --> 00:09:32,510 What are you doing? 168 00:09:32,511 --> 00:09:33,790 Are you kidding me? 169 00:09:34,510 --> 00:09:35,120 What are you doing? 170 00:09:35,121 --> 00:09:36,359 What are you doing with this? 171 00:09:36,360 --> 00:09:37,360 What do you want? 172 00:09:38,270 --> 00:09:39,270 Here. 173 00:09:43,960 --> 00:09:45,889 It's freshly made and full measure. 174 00:09:45,890 --> 00:09:48,039 It usually sells for 10 coins in my shop. 175 00:09:48,040 --> 00:09:49,390 You... Come on. 176 00:09:49,510 --> 00:09:51,199 Why give a doctor 177 00:09:51,200 --> 00:09:52,269 a hammer? 178 00:09:52,270 --> 00:09:53,000 Besides, 179 00:09:53,001 --> 00:09:54,959 you're just a helper here. 180 00:09:54,960 --> 00:09:56,999 Your manager is away for a few days, 181 00:09:57,000 --> 00:09:57,840 and you think you can just take it upon yourself 182 00:09:57,841 --> 00:09:59,599 to use goods from the shop as collateral? 183 00:09:59,600 --> 00:10:00,600 This scrap metal 184 00:10:00,800 --> 00:10:02,130 is worth 2 coins at most. 185 00:10:15,910 --> 00:10:17,840 What are you doing with that blade? 186 00:10:19,320 --> 00:10:20,270 Don't mess with me. 187 00:10:20,271 --> 00:10:22,130 It's not worth risking your life. 188 00:10:22,910 --> 00:10:23,720 Here. 189 00:10:23,721 --> 00:10:25,980 This blade can sell for at least 10 coins. 190 00:10:26,120 --> 00:10:27,120 Keep the change. 191 00:10:27,590 --> 00:10:28,710 I'm not a butcher. 192 00:10:29,240 --> 00:10:30,440 Why give me a blade? 193 00:10:30,870 --> 00:10:31,870 No. 194 00:10:31,910 --> 00:10:33,630 You can't be a penny short. 195 00:10:37,360 --> 00:10:38,439 Are you taking advantage of us? 196 00:10:38,440 --> 00:10:39,560 Easy! Easy! You may break it! 197 00:10:41,370 --> 00:10:42,370 General Huan. 198 00:10:55,960 --> 00:10:57,560 This hairpiece is pure gold. 199 00:10:57,710 --> 00:11:00,440 It's worth a hundred times the consultation fee. 200 00:11:05,200 --> 00:11:06,730 Hearing you speak just now, 201 00:11:07,120 --> 00:11:09,200 you're an old physician in this town. 202 00:11:09,360 --> 00:11:11,090 Huan Huan and I are old friends. 203 00:11:11,360 --> 00:11:13,439 I've been recuperating here these days. 204 00:11:13,440 --> 00:11:15,239 If there's anything wrong with this gold, 205 00:11:15,240 --> 00:11:17,000 just come back to me. 206 00:11:24,550 --> 00:11:27,630 Fine, I'll trust you this time. 207 00:11:30,660 --> 00:11:31,660 Goodbye. 208 00:11:32,650 --> 00:11:35,250 You tigress. She-devil. 209 00:11:35,550 --> 00:11:36,550 Witch. 210 00:11:37,150 --> 00:11:38,150 She- 211 00:11:41,130 --> 00:11:42,530 Thank you, General Huan. 212 00:12:36,870 --> 00:12:37,870 You're back? 213 00:12:37,910 --> 00:12:40,439 This is the stone-pot chicken of Great Yan that I specially made. 214 00:12:40,440 --> 00:12:41,869 You've been away from the Capital for so long. 215 00:12:41,870 --> 00:12:43,789 You must not have had it in a long time. 216 00:12:43,790 --> 00:12:44,440 And this. 217 00:12:44,540 --> 00:12:46,749 These are horse milk cakes unique to the Helian Tribe. 218 00:12:46,750 --> 00:12:48,439 I went to several pastry shops in town 219 00:12:48,440 --> 00:12:49,519 before I finally found them. 220 00:12:49,520 --> 00:12:50,330 Try some and see 221 00:12:50,331 --> 00:12:53,590 if it tastes the same as the ones in the Capital of Great Yan. 222 00:12:59,240 --> 00:13:00,240 General Huan, 223 00:13:00,870 --> 00:13:02,400 stop pretending to be cold. 224 00:13:02,720 --> 00:13:03,720 It's tiring. 225 00:13:08,440 --> 00:13:10,370 I saw your place was rather simple, 226 00:13:10,550 --> 00:13:12,150 so I brought you some things. 227 00:13:13,030 --> 00:13:13,970 I walked a long way 228 00:13:13,971 --> 00:13:15,760 to buy this quilt for the bed. 229 00:13:19,970 --> 00:13:20,970 And this heater. 230 00:13:21,190 --> 00:13:22,259 The weather here seems even colder 231 00:13:22,260 --> 00:13:24,060 than in the Capital of Great Yan. 232 00:13:25,830 --> 00:13:27,160 And these wildflowers. 233 00:13:31,160 --> 00:13:34,000 A woman should look like a woman. 234 00:13:38,130 --> 00:13:39,130 Let's eat. 235 00:13:59,550 --> 00:14:00,550 Hand me your bowl. 236 00:14:06,360 --> 00:14:07,820 You sold all your jewelry? 237 00:14:09,870 --> 00:14:11,549 Those are just worldly possessions. 238 00:14:11,550 --> 00:14:13,950 There are plenty in the palace of Great Yan. 239 00:14:13,960 --> 00:14:15,560 I still have some money left. 240 00:14:15,600 --> 00:14:17,130 Keep it for your future use. 241 00:14:20,840 --> 00:14:21,840 Tell me. 242 00:14:21,870 --> 00:14:22,870 What do you want? 243 00:14:29,320 --> 00:14:30,850 I want to borrow your horse. 244 00:14:31,080 --> 00:14:32,510 I heard in the town 245 00:14:32,790 --> 00:14:35,869 that Yan Xun has returned safely to the Capital of Great Yan. 246 00:14:35,870 --> 00:14:37,000 I should go back too. 247 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:42,000 I know His Majesty has failed you 248 00:14:42,320 --> 00:14:43,850 and the Snowy Region Tribe. 249 00:14:44,320 --> 00:14:45,320 But... 250 00:14:45,750 --> 00:14:48,480 Great Yan is now at a critical moment of survival. 251 00:14:48,840 --> 00:14:50,700 I must go back to help His Majesty. 252 00:14:51,840 --> 00:14:54,079 The Snowy Region Tribe has been loyal to Great Yan for generations. 253 00:14:54,080 --> 00:14:55,360 General Huan, you... Say no more. 254 00:14:59,270 --> 00:15:00,270 General Huan! 255 00:15:00,870 --> 00:15:01,870 General Huan! 256 00:15:02,440 --> 00:15:03,440 General Huan! 257 00:15:04,840 --> 00:15:05,846 General Huan! That horse was originally 258 00:15:05,870 --> 00:15:07,999 a wild horse from the Huolei Plains of Great Yan. 259 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:09,800 It probably wants to go back too. 260 00:15:10,280 --> 00:15:11,280 Take it with you. 261 00:15:53,150 --> 00:15:54,320 [General Xiuli's Mansion] 262 00:15:55,870 --> 00:15:58,130 His Majesty told me before he passed away 263 00:15:58,240 --> 00:16:00,100 that he had an agreement with you. 264 00:16:01,000 --> 00:16:01,910 Once you and General Chu 265 00:16:01,911 --> 00:16:03,549 returned victorious from battle, 266 00:16:03,550 --> 00:16:05,680 he would lend you 500 imperial guards. 267 00:16:06,270 --> 00:16:06,790 Now, 268 00:16:07,150 --> 00:16:09,480 these 500 guards are all under my command. 269 00:16:10,390 --> 00:16:11,390 I am to 270 00:16:12,360 --> 00:16:13,820 hand this token over to you 271 00:16:14,120 --> 00:16:15,520 on His Majesty's behalf. 272 00:16:17,270 --> 00:16:20,800 It can be considered the fulfillment of His Majesty's promise. 273 00:16:30,320 --> 00:16:31,320 Thank you. 274 00:16:32,110 --> 00:16:33,570 When I return from Ximeng, 275 00:16:33,960 --> 00:16:35,360 I will return them to you. 276 00:16:40,440 --> 00:16:41,240 Young master, 277 00:16:41,241 --> 00:16:43,029 everything we need to bring is here. 278 00:16:43,030 --> 00:16:44,000 I've packed winter quilts 279 00:16:44,001 --> 00:16:45,799 and coats made of sheepskin and deerskin, 280 00:16:45,800 --> 00:16:47,549 enough to keep us warm in Ximeng. 281 00:16:47,550 --> 00:16:49,479 There's also a chest of gold and silver utensils, 282 00:16:49,480 --> 00:16:51,880 which can be sold for money if needed later. 283 00:16:51,910 --> 00:16:53,479 Along with a box of Xiao Ran's medicine 284 00:16:53,480 --> 00:16:55,550 and Lady Chu's and Minglu's luggage, 285 00:16:56,470 --> 00:16:58,640 these two carriages should be enough. 286 00:16:59,320 --> 00:17:00,320 Okay. 287 00:17:01,500 --> 00:17:02,790 We're going to Ximeng 288 00:17:02,810 --> 00:17:05,068 to get the antidote for your young master, 289 00:17:05,069 --> 00:17:06,550 not to settle down. 290 00:17:07,170 --> 00:17:08,170 If you ask me, 291 00:17:08,230 --> 00:17:10,029 we should bring all the hidden weapons 292 00:17:10,030 --> 00:17:11,068 from Qingshan Manor. 293 00:17:11,069 --> 00:17:12,960 Needles, poisons... 294 00:17:13,069 --> 00:17:13,880 Everything. 295 00:17:13,881 --> 00:17:15,349 Yes, you're right. 296 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,309 Why didn't I think of that? 297 00:17:17,310 --> 00:17:18,310 Shiyi. 298 00:17:18,599 --> 00:17:19,599 There's no need. Master, 299 00:17:20,030 --> 00:17:21,399 have you seen Lady Chu? 300 00:17:21,400 --> 00:17:22,549 I went to her room this morning, 301 00:17:22,550 --> 00:17:23,750 and she wasn't there. 302 00:17:24,480 --> 00:17:25,719 When I was feeding the horses this morning, 303 00:17:25,720 --> 00:17:27,399 I saw Lady Chu leaving in a carriage. 304 00:17:27,400 --> 00:17:29,400 She said she was going to the palace. 305 00:17:36,200 --> 00:17:37,200 What's this? 306 00:17:38,920 --> 00:17:41,549 This was left by His Majesty before he passed away. 307 00:17:41,550 --> 00:17:42,550 At that time, 308 00:17:43,200 --> 00:17:45,309 the news of Biantang defeating Great Yan's Black Eagle Army 309 00:17:45,310 --> 00:17:46,310 had just arrived. 310 00:17:47,480 --> 00:17:48,480 His Majesty said 311 00:17:49,240 --> 00:17:50,070 he wanted to grant you a title 312 00:17:50,071 --> 00:17:52,200 more impressive than mine and Li Qi's. 313 00:17:52,350 --> 00:17:53,880 But he never decided on one. 314 00:18:19,680 --> 00:18:21,000 Why is this here? 315 00:18:21,550 --> 00:18:23,309 His Majesty had been on the throne for months 316 00:18:23,310 --> 00:18:25,040 but never established a harem. 317 00:18:25,310 --> 00:18:26,919 The Court of Rites has advised him many times, 318 00:18:26,920 --> 00:18:28,180 but he never approved. 319 00:18:28,510 --> 00:18:31,640 Actually, His Majesty wanted to wait for you to come back 320 00:18:32,150 --> 00:18:34,480 and express his feelings to you in person. 321 00:18:34,750 --> 00:18:36,310 He said that if you agreed, 322 00:18:36,680 --> 00:18:37,680 this decree 323 00:18:37,681 --> 00:18:39,680 would name you Empress of Biantang. 324 00:18:40,310 --> 00:18:41,310 But... 325 00:18:41,680 --> 00:18:43,740 he said you probably wouldn't agree. 326 00:18:43,920 --> 00:18:44,750 So most likely, 327 00:18:44,751 --> 00:18:46,880 he would just make you a great general, 328 00:18:47,030 --> 00:18:48,640 and send you off in glory 329 00:18:49,440 --> 00:18:51,590 to marry the man you love. 330 00:18:55,400 --> 00:18:58,260 A country cannot be without a ruler for a single day. 331 00:18:58,350 --> 00:19:00,039 Biantang has just emerged from war, 332 00:19:00,040 --> 00:19:01,269 and the court is still unstable. 333 00:19:01,270 --> 00:19:03,110 This is a turbulent time. 334 00:19:03,310 --> 00:19:06,350 Since Emperor Ruili had no other heirs 335 00:19:06,440 --> 00:19:07,900 besides the late emperor, 336 00:19:07,960 --> 00:19:10,269 we should select a virtuous and capable prince 337 00:19:10,270 --> 00:19:12,439 of the same generation from the imperial clan 338 00:19:12,440 --> 00:19:14,789 to succeed the throne immediately 339 00:19:14,790 --> 00:19:15,680 and restore peace to the realm. 340 00:19:15,681 --> 00:19:17,270 That being said, 341 00:19:17,960 --> 00:19:20,000 this concerns the throne after all. 342 00:19:20,110 --> 00:19:24,030 Which prince within the royal clan would be suitable? 343 00:19:24,240 --> 00:19:25,240 Well... 344 00:19:25,640 --> 00:19:27,069 What about Prince of Jing? 345 00:19:27,070 --> 00:19:29,920 He is Emperor Ruili's blood brother, 346 00:19:30,480 --> 00:19:32,589 so his accession to the throne would be legitimate. 347 00:19:32,590 --> 00:19:34,320 That would not be appropriate. 348 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:37,030 Although Prince of Jing is in his prime, 349 00:19:37,510 --> 00:19:39,510 he was born with a weak constitution 350 00:19:39,640 --> 00:19:41,439 and has always relied on medicine. 351 00:19:41,440 --> 00:19:43,829 He cannot even do basic riding and archery. 352 00:19:43,830 --> 00:19:46,479 How could he bear the responsibility of ruling a nation? 353 00:19:46,480 --> 00:19:47,509 In my view, 354 00:19:47,510 --> 00:19:49,109 it would be better to recommend Prince of An. 355 00:19:49,110 --> 00:19:51,109 Prince of An comes from a military background 356 00:19:51,110 --> 00:19:52,679 and has military achievements. 357 00:19:52,680 --> 00:19:54,069 His accession would win public support. 358 00:19:54,070 --> 00:19:55,800 That would not be appropriate! 359 00:19:56,510 --> 00:19:59,599 Prince of An has close ties with the Zhou family of the southern region, 360 00:19:59,600 --> 00:20:01,920 and his wife is from that family. 361 00:20:02,290 --> 00:20:04,109 Lord He, have you forgotten the lesson 362 00:20:04,110 --> 00:20:07,840 from the chaos of the previous dynasty caused by powerful in-laws? 363 00:20:10,550 --> 00:20:12,030 Chancellor, 364 00:20:12,240 --> 00:20:13,750 General Xiuli, 365 00:20:13,920 --> 00:20:16,250 and Left General of Cavalry have arrived! 366 00:20:23,160 --> 00:20:25,560 It's the late emperor's son, Prince Xiuyi. 367 00:20:27,880 --> 00:20:30,790 Prince Xiuyi is the late emperor's son. 368 00:20:31,070 --> 00:20:32,879 Since the late emperor has passed away, 369 00:20:32,880 --> 00:20:35,159 it is only natural that his only child should ascend the throne. 370 00:20:35,160 --> 00:20:37,919 Although Prince Xiuyi is the late emperor's son, 371 00:20:37,920 --> 00:20:39,959 his mother, Zhan Ziming, 372 00:20:39,960 --> 00:20:42,439 is the sister of the convicted official Zhan Ziyu. 373 00:20:42,440 --> 00:20:43,850 The late emperor was kind 374 00:20:44,070 --> 00:20:46,719 and spared her only because she was pregnant. 375 00:20:46,720 --> 00:20:49,879 How can he now be considered a candidate for the throne? 376 00:20:49,880 --> 00:20:52,790 Moreover, Prince Xiuyi is not even one year old. 377 00:20:53,030 --> 00:20:54,440 He is still an infant, 378 00:20:54,550 --> 00:20:57,350 unable to speak or walk. 379 00:20:57,920 --> 00:21:00,309 How could he possibly sit firmly on the throne? 380 00:21:00,310 --> 00:21:02,159 A weak ruler ruling a strong state 381 00:21:02,160 --> 00:21:04,749 is a sign of impending chaos in the nation. 382 00:21:04,750 --> 00:21:05,750 Indeed. 383 00:21:06,240 --> 00:21:08,170 Grand Secretary Liu, General Sun. 384 00:21:08,270 --> 00:21:09,639 This concerns the throne. 385 00:21:09,640 --> 00:21:11,110 You two must... 386 00:21:21,350 --> 00:21:23,679 Here's the late emperor's posthumous edict! 387 00:21:23,680 --> 00:21:25,480 This edict... 388 00:21:25,640 --> 00:21:27,830 General Xiuli, Chu Qiao, 389 00:21:28,160 --> 00:21:29,919 is hereby granted the title of Consort Xiuli. 390 00:21:29,920 --> 00:21:32,320 If she gives birth to a prince in the future, 391 00:21:32,400 --> 00:21:35,030 she will be named Empress of Biantang. 392 00:21:35,160 --> 00:21:37,069 Now that the late emperor has passed away 393 00:21:37,070 --> 00:21:38,159 and the prince is still young, 394 00:21:38,160 --> 00:21:41,030 for the sake of Biantang's future, the Consort 395 00:21:41,160 --> 00:21:44,310 has decided to adopt Prince Xiuyi. 396 00:21:44,550 --> 00:21:46,440 With his mother's noble status, 397 00:21:47,110 --> 00:21:49,310 why can't Prince Xiuyi take the throne? 398 00:21:53,750 --> 00:21:54,750 The edict is here. 399 00:21:55,160 --> 00:21:56,360 If anyone has doubts, 400 00:21:56,790 --> 00:21:58,320 you may come and take a look. 401 00:22:05,440 --> 00:22:07,920 Is this really the late emperor's edict? 402 00:22:10,310 --> 00:22:11,310 General Chu, 403 00:22:11,400 --> 00:22:13,109 are you sure you want to do this? 404 00:22:13,110 --> 00:22:15,910 I just need to complete the imperial edict, right? 405 00:22:16,070 --> 00:22:18,269 There are no errors in the signature and date. 406 00:22:18,270 --> 00:22:20,800 With you, Lord Sun and Lord Liu, as witnesses, 407 00:22:21,000 --> 00:22:23,930 I believe the ministers will not dare to question it. 408 00:22:30,720 --> 00:22:32,720 Since I have adopted Xiuyi as my son, 409 00:22:33,310 --> 00:22:34,910 I am considered to have a son. 410 00:22:35,200 --> 00:22:36,959 According to the late emperor's edict, 411 00:22:36,960 --> 00:22:39,620 I can be conferred the title of Empress Dowager. 412 00:22:40,310 --> 00:22:41,510 My son is still young, 413 00:22:42,480 --> 00:22:44,740 so the Empress Dowager can act as regent. 414 00:22:44,750 --> 00:22:47,480 You are all pillars of the state. 415 00:22:47,720 --> 00:22:49,309 Can you devise plans for Biantang 416 00:22:49,310 --> 00:22:50,640 and its people, 417 00:22:51,270 --> 00:22:53,239 and help the late emperor's infant son 418 00:22:53,240 --> 00:22:54,680 secure this empire? 419 00:22:57,030 --> 00:22:59,399 Empress Dowager, you are making plans for the sake of 420 00:22:59,400 --> 00:23:01,200 the late emperor and the people. 421 00:23:03,550 --> 00:23:05,400 We second the motion. 422 00:23:05,960 --> 00:23:07,920 We second the motion. 423 00:23:09,200 --> 00:23:10,600 Let me tell you the truth. 424 00:23:10,640 --> 00:23:11,879 You've been set up by us. 425 00:23:11,880 --> 00:23:13,479 We were sure that after seeing the edict, 426 00:23:13,480 --> 00:23:15,509 you would definitely stay for the little prince. 427 00:23:15,510 --> 00:23:16,830 If you regret it now... 428 00:23:17,110 --> 00:23:18,159 The edict has been issued. 429 00:23:18,160 --> 00:23:19,960 How can this be treated as a game? 430 00:23:21,720 --> 00:23:24,000 As for the enthronement ceremony, 431 00:23:24,440 --> 00:23:26,900 we will need your help, Grand Secretary Liu. 432 00:23:27,510 --> 00:23:29,770 Three days from now is an auspicious day. 433 00:23:29,830 --> 00:23:31,719 I will urge the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Works 434 00:23:31,720 --> 00:23:33,349 to prepare everything as quickly as possible. 435 00:23:33,350 --> 00:23:34,350 Thank you. 436 00:23:40,880 --> 00:23:42,550 This was all your bad idea. 437 00:23:43,830 --> 00:23:45,630 Miss Chu really is unfortunate. 438 00:23:46,030 --> 00:23:48,480 Biantang is now hanging by a thread. 439 00:23:48,720 --> 00:23:52,349 If chaos rises again, everyone will suffer when the country falls. 440 00:23:52,350 --> 00:23:55,010 Do you think only the common people will suffer? 441 00:23:55,030 --> 00:23:56,160 You, me, 442 00:23:56,830 --> 00:23:58,000 and Miss Chu... 443 00:23:58,920 --> 00:24:00,440 Aren't we all part of it? 444 00:24:02,950 --> 00:24:05,120 [The border between Great Yan and Great Yong] 445 00:24:11,640 --> 00:24:12,500 Your Highness! 446 00:24:12,590 --> 00:24:14,159 Why can't you keep your composure? 447 00:24:14,160 --> 00:24:15,020 Your Highness. 448 00:24:15,160 --> 00:24:17,560 Only you can still keep your composure now. 449 00:24:19,790 --> 00:24:22,309 Our mission of supporting Biantang this time 450 00:24:22,310 --> 00:24:23,439 has indeed been exhausting. 451 00:24:23,440 --> 00:24:24,440 In a few days, 452 00:24:24,920 --> 00:24:26,349 we will be able to return to camp to rest. 453 00:24:26,350 --> 00:24:27,350 Your Highness, 454 00:24:27,400 --> 00:24:28,829 we are not afraid of hardship. 455 00:24:28,830 --> 00:24:29,879 It was us who submitted the military report 456 00:24:29,880 --> 00:24:30,919 to His Majesty this time. 457 00:24:30,920 --> 00:24:32,199 It hasn't yet reached Zhenhuangcheng, 458 00:24:32,200 --> 00:24:34,029 and the Thirteenth Prince has already submitted a memorial against us. 459 00:24:34,030 --> 00:24:35,030 The charge is extremely serious, 460 00:24:35,031 --> 00:24:39,760 accusing us of unauthorized troop deployment and harboring treasonous ambitions. 461 00:24:40,720 --> 00:24:43,439 We supported Biantang this time, 462 00:24:43,440 --> 00:24:45,100 severely defeated Great Yan, 463 00:24:45,830 --> 00:24:49,030 and resolved the crisis between Great Yong and Great Yan. 464 00:24:49,160 --> 00:24:50,160 My father is wise. 465 00:24:50,400 --> 00:24:51,679 He will surely understand. 466 00:24:51,680 --> 00:24:52,680 Your Highness. 467 00:24:52,750 --> 00:24:53,590 In my opinion, 468 00:24:53,591 --> 00:24:54,749 just to be on the safe side, 469 00:24:54,750 --> 00:24:56,349 you should personally write a memorial to explain the reasons. 470 00:24:56,350 --> 00:24:57,679 I will send an urgent courier 471 00:24:57,680 --> 00:24:59,680 to deliver it back to Zhenhuangcheng, just in case. 472 00:25:01,070 --> 00:25:02,070 No need. 473 00:25:02,440 --> 00:25:03,570 Report truthfully. 474 00:25:03,720 --> 00:25:05,439 If Father really wants to blame me, 475 00:25:05,440 --> 00:25:08,000 what's the use of me petitioning personally? 476 00:25:08,170 --> 00:25:10,279 His Majesty is so partial to the Thirteenth Prince. 477 00:25:10,280 --> 00:25:11,810 It is truly unfair to you. 478 00:25:12,400 --> 00:25:13,659 Is that something you should say? 479 00:25:13,660 --> 00:25:15,190 I just feel wronged for you. 480 00:25:15,440 --> 00:25:17,349 For years, you have been guarding the border, 481 00:25:17,350 --> 00:25:18,509 risking your life for Great Yong. 482 00:25:18,510 --> 00:25:19,400 In the end, you were suppressed 483 00:25:19,401 --> 00:25:20,719 by a wet-behind-the-ears brat. 484 00:25:20,720 --> 00:25:21,720 Enough! 485 00:25:22,070 --> 00:25:23,070 Forgive me. 486 00:25:26,790 --> 00:25:28,250 Guards, prepare my horse. 487 00:25:30,310 --> 00:25:31,240 A bowl of noodles, please. 488 00:25:31,241 --> 00:25:32,959 Would you like to try our signature 489 00:25:32,960 --> 00:25:33,960 roast lamb leg? 490 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:35,000 No, thanks. 491 00:25:38,550 --> 00:25:39,550 Sir, sir. 492 00:25:39,960 --> 00:25:41,960 You must have come from afar, right? 493 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,310 Come, have a seat. 494 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,400 Please come inside, sir. 495 00:25:49,880 --> 00:25:50,880 Please, sit. 496 00:25:51,200 --> 00:25:52,879 Sir, what would you like to eat? 497 00:25:52,880 --> 00:25:54,640 A bowl of noodles, a side dish, 498 00:25:54,960 --> 00:25:55,720 and a pot of wine. 499 00:25:55,721 --> 00:25:57,650 Would you like to try our signature 500 00:25:57,680 --> 00:25:58,830 roast lamb leg? 501 00:25:59,550 --> 00:26:00,550 Okay. 502 00:26:01,200 --> 00:26:02,200 Coming right up. 503 00:26:05,550 --> 00:26:06,550 Sir, your wine. 504 00:26:08,270 --> 00:26:10,330 The noodles will be ready in a moment. 505 00:26:10,510 --> 00:26:11,570 Sir, your noodles. 506 00:26:12,830 --> 00:26:14,290 Delicious roast lamb leg. 507 00:26:15,400 --> 00:26:17,479 Everything is first come, first served. 508 00:26:17,480 --> 00:26:19,030 Why did you serve him first? 509 00:26:20,400 --> 00:26:21,400 Enjoy your meal. 510 00:26:31,510 --> 00:26:33,110 Why are you so unreasonable? 511 00:26:35,240 --> 00:26:36,240 Forget it. 512 00:26:36,270 --> 00:26:37,270 Give it to her. 513 00:26:38,400 --> 00:26:39,600 Two more pots of wine. 514 00:26:40,070 --> 00:26:40,790 Hurry. 515 00:26:40,920 --> 00:26:42,749 Warm up two pots of wine for the gentleman. 516 00:26:42,750 --> 00:26:43,919 Sir, you obviously look like 517 00:26:43,920 --> 00:26:46,480 a generous and blessed man. 518 00:26:46,750 --> 00:26:48,510 Not like some poor beggars. 519 00:26:48,960 --> 00:26:50,959 They may have little money, but they're very demanding. 520 00:26:50,960 --> 00:26:51,960 Enjoy your meal. 521 00:26:55,070 --> 00:26:56,270 Don't mind him, miss. 522 00:26:56,350 --> 00:26:57,680 These noodles are on me. 523 00:26:58,270 --> 00:26:59,730 I am just passing through. 524 00:26:59,920 --> 00:27:02,720 May I ask if you are from this town? 525 00:27:40,550 --> 00:27:41,160 Miss, 526 00:27:41,450 --> 00:27:42,820 have you seen my purse? 527 00:27:42,850 --> 00:27:44,629 Two suspicious-looking beggars 528 00:27:44,630 --> 00:27:45,950 just passed by you. 529 00:27:46,480 --> 00:27:48,080 It was probably stolen. Since you saw it, 530 00:27:48,790 --> 00:27:50,110 why did you let them go? 531 00:27:50,310 --> 00:27:52,549 In a little shop in the middle of nowhere like this, 532 00:27:52,550 --> 00:27:54,069 dressing so flashily makes you 533 00:27:54,070 --> 00:27:55,440 an easy target. 534 00:27:55,550 --> 00:27:56,919 Who else would they steal from? 535 00:27:56,920 --> 00:27:58,349 I'll pay for my own noodles. 536 00:27:58,350 --> 00:27:59,610 You don't need to do it. 537 00:28:19,550 --> 00:28:20,550 Miss! 538 00:28:28,510 --> 00:28:29,510 My horse? 539 00:28:44,200 --> 00:28:45,439 Why are you following me? 540 00:28:45,440 --> 00:28:46,570 I have a favor to ask. 541 00:28:49,510 --> 00:28:50,879 The thieves in the tavern 542 00:28:50,880 --> 00:28:52,159 not only stole my purse, 543 00:28:52,160 --> 00:28:53,160 but also my horse. 544 00:28:53,400 --> 00:28:55,800 My companions are waiting for me 30 li away. 545 00:28:55,920 --> 00:28:57,219 I can't afford to waste time. 546 00:28:57,220 --> 00:28:59,590 So I'd like to ask you to lend me a horse. 547 00:28:59,750 --> 00:29:01,679 Why does everyone want to borrow a horse from me? 548 00:29:01,680 --> 00:29:02,740 Once I return home, 549 00:29:02,980 --> 00:29:04,910 I will repay you 10 times the price. 550 00:29:07,830 --> 00:29:08,830 Not enough? 551 00:29:09,800 --> 00:29:12,060 You can take advantage of the situation. 552 00:29:12,510 --> 00:29:13,510 Take advantage? 553 00:29:17,350 --> 00:29:18,610 You're a step too late. 554 00:29:18,710 --> 00:29:20,710 My horse has already been borrowed. 555 00:29:21,270 --> 00:29:24,110 Now all I have left is this donkey used for milling. 556 00:29:37,400 --> 00:29:39,400 I really can't help you. 557 00:29:39,880 --> 00:29:41,610 You'd better find another way. 558 00:29:41,630 --> 00:29:42,630 Miss... 559 00:30:04,050 --> 00:30:06,840 [I will repay your kindness for lending me the donkey.] 560 00:30:05,590 --> 00:30:06,920 Repay? 561 00:30:26,720 --> 00:30:27,749 I think it'd be great for General Chu 562 00:30:27,750 --> 00:30:29,350 to stay in Biantang. 563 00:30:29,480 --> 00:30:30,959 She will definitely meet a gentleman from Biantang in the future 564 00:30:30,960 --> 00:30:33,589 who is more handsome, more skilled 565 00:30:33,590 --> 00:30:35,310 and loves her more than you do. 566 00:30:35,340 --> 00:30:36,719 He will fall for her, move her, 567 00:30:36,720 --> 00:30:37,830 and then marry her. 568 00:30:38,640 --> 00:30:40,749 From then on, she can live 569 00:30:40,750 --> 00:30:42,999 a happy and fulfilling life in Biantang. 570 00:30:43,000 --> 00:30:44,029 Then you can go back to Great Yong 571 00:30:44,030 --> 00:30:45,960 and keep being Young Master Zhuge. 572 00:30:53,160 --> 00:30:54,160 Wait. 573 00:30:54,200 --> 00:30:55,479 There is another possibility. 574 00:30:55,480 --> 00:30:57,679 You can stay in Biantang until the poison flares up. 575 00:30:57,680 --> 00:30:58,350 Once you're dead, 576 00:30:58,351 --> 00:31:00,309 you'll become someone irreplaceable in her heart, 577 00:31:00,310 --> 00:31:02,439 and she'll remember you for the rest of her life. 578 00:31:02,440 --> 00:31:03,440 You are a doctor. 579 00:31:04,310 --> 00:31:06,479 Doctors rely on observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation, 580 00:31:06,480 --> 00:31:07,880 not on nagging. 581 00:31:10,200 --> 00:31:11,060 Let me tell you. 582 00:31:11,200 --> 00:31:12,749 You refuse to tell General Chu about your condition 583 00:31:12,750 --> 00:31:14,109 and have delayed here for so long. 584 00:31:14,110 --> 00:31:15,309 When the poison enters your heart, 585 00:31:15,310 --> 00:31:16,230 even if I get the antidote from Ximeng, 586 00:31:16,231 --> 00:31:17,269 I won't be able to save you. 587 00:31:17,270 --> 00:31:18,200 Then you can just wait for me 588 00:31:18,201 --> 00:31:19,860 to use your body for research. 589 00:31:23,220 --> 00:31:24,220 Help! 590 00:31:29,510 --> 00:31:30,510 What happened? 591 00:31:30,550 --> 00:31:31,390 Young Master Zhuge, 592 00:31:31,391 --> 00:31:32,450 who is this person? 593 00:31:35,790 --> 00:31:36,919 He said he was looking for you 594 00:31:36,920 --> 00:31:38,320 and then collapsed here. 595 00:31:46,440 --> 00:31:47,569 He is badly injured. 596 00:31:47,570 --> 00:31:48,749 It's probably from torture. 597 00:31:48,750 --> 00:31:49,769 I have given him medicine, 598 00:31:49,770 --> 00:31:51,770 but I don't know when he will wake up. 599 00:31:53,200 --> 00:31:55,800 This piece of leather was found in his clothes. 600 00:32:00,350 --> 00:32:02,199 This belongs to the Queen of Lingyue. 601 00:32:02,200 --> 00:32:03,660 She is in danger in Ximeng. 602 00:32:03,770 --> 00:32:04,400 You mean... 603 00:32:04,401 --> 00:32:06,239 The Ximeng delegation had an accident in Biantang, 604 00:32:06,240 --> 00:32:08,900 and only the Queen of Lingyue and Baze returned. 605 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:12,750 King Ximeng might not easily let them go. 606 00:32:17,350 --> 00:32:18,150 Young Master, 607 00:32:18,270 --> 00:32:19,310 Miss Chu is back. 608 00:32:21,030 --> 00:32:22,030 Got it. 609 00:32:22,200 --> 00:32:23,200 Young Master, 610 00:32:23,310 --> 00:32:24,350 Miss Chu... 611 00:32:52,590 --> 00:32:53,240 Young Master, 612 00:32:53,241 --> 00:32:55,170 you must not let Miss Chu stay here. 613 00:32:55,590 --> 00:32:56,990 Even if not for yourself, 614 00:32:57,030 --> 00:32:58,030 think of her. 615 00:32:58,830 --> 00:33:01,029 How many times have you faced death together 616 00:33:01,030 --> 00:33:02,400 to get to this point? 617 00:33:15,790 --> 00:33:17,450 Young Master, say something. 618 00:33:17,550 --> 00:33:19,010 Ask Miss Chu to go with you. 619 00:33:23,590 --> 00:33:26,440 I will stay in Tangjing for a few more days. 620 00:33:30,310 --> 00:33:31,710 I killed the Prince of Luo 621 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:33,530 for my own selfish reasons. 622 00:33:33,790 --> 00:33:35,160 I wanted to avenge Li Ce. 623 00:33:36,730 --> 00:33:38,439 But I can't let the current Biantang 624 00:33:38,440 --> 00:33:39,750 fall into a new crisis. 625 00:33:40,350 --> 00:33:42,749 The royal clan is now circling like vultures. 626 00:33:42,750 --> 00:33:43,810 The moment I leave, 627 00:33:43,830 --> 00:33:45,020 those princes 628 00:33:45,240 --> 00:33:46,300 will form cliques. 629 00:33:46,640 --> 00:33:47,750 Li Ce helped me. 630 00:33:48,200 --> 00:33:49,330 I couldn't save him. 631 00:33:49,680 --> 00:33:51,810 But I want to protect Biantang for him. 632 00:33:52,880 --> 00:33:54,480 Only by becoming the Empress 633 00:33:54,550 --> 00:33:56,950 can I take charge of the overall situation. 634 00:34:01,830 --> 00:34:02,830 I understand. 635 00:34:03,720 --> 00:34:05,790 I understand everything you said. 636 00:34:08,030 --> 00:34:09,439 But you haven't recovered yet, 637 00:34:09,440 --> 00:34:10,919 and you've been exhausted for days. 638 00:34:10,920 --> 00:34:12,380 Let me send you back first. 639 00:34:14,480 --> 00:34:15,480 No need. 640 00:34:16,190 --> 00:34:17,850 You should go to bed early too. 641 00:34:21,070 --> 00:34:22,070 Xing, 642 00:34:22,610 --> 00:34:23,988 no matter what you want to do, 643 00:34:23,989 --> 00:34:25,449 I will always wait for you. 644 00:34:26,320 --> 00:34:28,029 No matter whether it's the Biantang royal clan surrounding us 645 00:34:28,030 --> 00:34:29,879 or the treacherous tides of change, 646 00:34:29,880 --> 00:34:31,810 nothing can tear us apart anymore. 647 00:34:32,280 --> 00:34:33,280 One day, 648 00:34:33,480 --> 00:34:35,280 we will surely fight side by side 649 00:34:35,710 --> 00:34:36,909 and walk hand in hand. 650 00:34:37,760 --> 00:34:38,760 Oh, no. 651 00:34:39,360 --> 00:34:40,840 It's all over now. 652 00:34:43,870 --> 00:34:46,010 [Three days later] 653 00:34:47,110 --> 00:34:49,439 The wedding of the Empress Dowager and the late emperor... 654 00:34:49,440 --> 00:34:51,229 It's the first time I've heard of something like this. 655 00:34:51,230 --> 00:34:52,230 Yes. 656 00:34:52,510 --> 00:34:55,359 We've never seen the style of this wedding carriage. 657 00:34:55,360 --> 00:34:56,709 The star and moon lanterns on it 658 00:34:56,710 --> 00:34:59,110 don't seem to be commonly used in Biantang. 659 00:35:11,480 --> 00:35:12,480 Xing, 660 00:35:13,000 --> 00:35:14,839 something happened to the Ximeng delegation. 661 00:35:14,840 --> 00:35:16,970 I must depart for Ximeng immediately. 662 00:35:18,760 --> 00:35:21,490 You are staying in Biantang to manage the crisis, 663 00:35:21,880 --> 00:35:25,319 and this will inevitably draw the hostility of various forces. 664 00:35:25,320 --> 00:35:26,920 I'm leaving the 500 guards 665 00:35:27,590 --> 00:35:28,799 Li Ce promised me to you. 666 00:35:28,800 --> 00:35:30,400 They can help me protect you. 667 00:35:32,230 --> 00:35:34,949 This blood pigeon is raised by the Queen of Lingyue. 668 00:35:34,950 --> 00:35:36,350 It recognizes its owner. 669 00:35:37,150 --> 00:35:38,319 If you need anything in the future, 670 00:35:38,320 --> 00:35:40,380 you can bring it to Ximeng and find me. 671 00:35:41,880 --> 00:35:43,629 The antidote Xiao Ran prepared for me 672 00:35:43,630 --> 00:35:46,360 can delay the onset of the Blood on Snow in my body. 673 00:35:46,480 --> 00:35:48,280 You don't need to worry about me. 674 00:35:56,760 --> 00:35:57,760 Lady Chu, 675 00:35:57,880 --> 00:36:00,229 these are the Moon-star Lanterns Young Master Zhuge 676 00:36:00,230 --> 00:36:01,830 specially prepared for you. 677 00:36:02,400 --> 00:36:03,720 Moon-star Lantern? 678 00:36:16,450 --> 00:36:17,450 Exactly. 679 00:36:20,480 --> 00:36:21,480 So beautiful. 680 00:36:21,670 --> 00:36:22,670 Yeah. 681 00:36:57,070 --> 00:36:58,646 Young Master, after crossing this mountain, 682 00:36:58,670 --> 00:37:00,870 we will be out of Biantang's territory. 683 00:37:05,260 --> 00:37:07,060 It's the direction of Tangjing. 684 00:37:07,280 --> 00:37:09,940 It's fireworks for a celebration in the palace. 685 00:37:32,110 --> 00:37:33,190 From this day on, 686 00:37:33,550 --> 00:37:35,410 Biantang abolishes slave status 687 00:37:35,760 --> 00:37:37,479 and prohibits the slave trade. 688 00:37:37,480 --> 00:37:38,510 Who sent you here? 689 00:37:38,800 --> 00:37:40,600 Have you fallen in love with him? 690 00:37:41,650 --> 00:37:42,759 What exactly are you trying to say? 691 00:37:42,760 --> 00:37:45,200 I want to know King Ximeng's weakness. 692 00:37:45,230 --> 00:37:46,359 No! 693 00:37:46,360 --> 00:37:48,400 Whether your people can live 694 00:37:48,630 --> 00:37:49,630 depends entirely 695 00:37:49,880 --> 00:37:51,150 on you. 696 00:37:52,030 --> 00:37:54,070 Zhuge Yue is dying. 697 00:37:54,110 --> 00:37:55,110 Zhuge Yue!