1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,760 [Episode 1] 2 00:00:43,700 --> 00:00:45,420 Since the fall of the previous dynasty 3 00:00:45,920 --> 00:00:47,760 there have been nearly a century of chaos 4 00:00:48,260 --> 00:00:50,960 Constant friction between Beipan and Central Plains 5 00:00:51,860 --> 00:00:54,200 The nine kingdoms of Central Plains each hold their own territories 6 00:00:54,460 --> 00:00:56,580 but there have been in constant conflict for many years 7 00:00:57,140 --> 00:00:59,960 Among them, States of An and Wu are the most powerful 8 00:01:00,800 --> 00:01:02,860 Emperor An loves war and greed 9 00:01:02,860 --> 00:01:05,820 They've annexed countless cities from neighboring countries 10 00:01:06,600 --> 00:01:08,640 While State of Wu is rich and strong 11 00:01:08,960 --> 00:01:11,420 It's a major enemy coveted by Emperor An 12 00:01:12,240 --> 00:01:13,760 In the sixth year of Yongyou 13 00:01:14,080 --> 00:01:17,360 Emperor An launched a military campaign to seize the gold mine in the west of Wu 14 00:01:17,920 --> 00:01:20,740 Emperor Wu welcomed the battle south of Tianmen Pass 15 00:01:24,600 --> 00:01:28,320 The fate begins to turn from here 16 00:01:28,920 --> 00:01:30,320 Charge! 17 00:01:31,260 --> 00:01:32,420 Charge! 18 00:03:13,380 --> 00:03:14,020 Good! 19 00:03:14,680 --> 00:03:16,200 Good 20 00:03:16,200 --> 00:03:16,720 Everyone 21 00:03:17,080 --> 00:03:17,640 Amazing! 22 00:03:17,940 --> 00:03:19,080 May this wine 23 00:03:19,460 --> 00:03:21,780 toast to the victory of our emperor 24 00:03:22,280 --> 00:03:23,460 And the defeat of the An's army 25 00:03:24,320 --> 00:03:25,840 Return triumphant 26 00:03:26,760 --> 00:03:29,200 To the victory of our emperor 27 00:03:29,200 --> 00:03:30,780 And the defeat of the An's army 28 00:03:31,180 --> 00:03:31,760 Good! 29 00:03:32,180 --> 00:03:33,380 Everyone will be rewarded 30 00:03:35,320 --> 00:03:36,820 Go outside later 31 00:03:50,260 --> 00:03:52,280 My neck has been uncomfortable these days 32 00:03:52,640 --> 00:03:54,120 I'll give you a massage later 33 00:03:56,500 --> 00:03:57,580 Take a rest quickly 34 00:04:10,260 --> 00:04:11,140 Go quickly 35 00:04:30,760 --> 00:04:31,580 Let go of me 36 00:04:32,580 --> 00:04:33,380 Beauty 37 00:04:33,380 --> 00:04:35,340 Don't rush to serve Prince Han 38 00:04:35,340 --> 00:04:36,840 Serve me first 39 00:04:46,580 --> 00:04:47,260 Sister Linglong 40 00:04:48,940 --> 00:04:49,780 You've already grown up 41 00:04:49,780 --> 00:04:51,080 Yet you always mess things up 42 00:04:51,200 --> 00:04:52,080 I wonder who chose you 43 00:04:52,080 --> 00:04:53,680 to join the Vermilion Guard back then 44 00:04:55,140 --> 00:04:57,120 I was never fit to be a spy 45 00:04:57,640 --> 00:04:58,720 If it weren't for you just now, 46 00:04:59,080 --> 00:05:00,020 I would have been... 47 00:05:00,460 --> 00:05:02,020 But we must complete the mission first 48 00:05:02,020 --> 00:05:03,320 Or we would all die 49 00:05:05,380 --> 00:05:06,700 We, the Vermilion Guard from State of An 50 00:05:06,700 --> 00:05:08,840 has twenty of us in Baique in Wudu 51 00:05:08,840 --> 00:05:11,200 But Han Prince only has eyes for you 52 00:05:12,080 --> 00:05:13,380 Hurry up and tidy up, go see him 53 00:05:13,760 --> 00:05:15,400 You must charm him 54 00:05:15,400 --> 00:05:16,580 Make him take you back to his residence 55 00:05:16,580 --> 00:05:17,820 Whether An's army 56 00:05:17,820 --> 00:05:19,080 can achieve complete victory 57 00:05:19,080 --> 00:05:20,440 All depends on whether you can steal 58 00:05:20,440 --> 00:05:22,580 the map of grain and supplies from his father's study 59 00:05:24,780 --> 00:05:26,520 What will he do then? 60 00:05:27,200 --> 00:05:27,760 He... 61 00:05:28,460 --> 00:05:29,440 You don't have to worry 62 00:05:29,820 --> 00:05:30,900 I have the Xiaoyao Powder here 63 00:05:32,760 --> 00:05:34,120 When he wakes up 64 00:05:34,120 --> 00:05:35,940 he'll only remember being drunk 65 00:05:36,380 --> 00:05:38,260 with a wet dream 66 00:05:39,000 --> 00:05:39,900 After that 67 00:05:41,960 --> 00:05:43,960 he can't be a man anymore 68 00:05:53,680 --> 00:05:54,400 Prince 69 00:06:06,260 --> 00:06:09,760 You smell so good today 70 00:06:13,200 --> 00:06:13,820 No... 71 00:06:18,320 --> 00:06:19,320 Not here 72 00:06:21,260 --> 00:06:22,080 Prince 73 00:06:23,260 --> 00:06:23,880 I... 74 00:06:24,880 --> 00:06:27,940 I don't wanna stay in this shabby room in the Imperial Music Office anymore 75 00:06:28,720 --> 00:06:29,880 After the banquet 76 00:06:31,400 --> 00:06:34,020 Can you take me back to your residence? 77 00:06:39,080 --> 00:06:39,760 Okay 78 00:06:41,700 --> 00:06:42,940 After the banquet 79 00:06:44,260 --> 00:06:45,460 I'll take you back to my residence 80 00:06:46,640 --> 00:06:47,680 Make you my concubine 81 00:06:50,760 --> 00:06:51,960 Thank you, Your Highness 82 00:07:02,860 --> 00:07:03,840 Start dancing 83 00:07:33,220 --> 00:07:36,080 Captain Zhao from Six Realms Hall is here 84 00:07:36,920 --> 00:07:38,160 Six Realms Hall's Cavalry 85 00:07:46,160 --> 00:07:46,820 Lord Zhao 86 00:07:56,700 --> 00:07:57,460 Lord Zhao 87 00:07:57,840 --> 00:07:58,700 Welcome, Your Excellency 88 00:07:58,900 --> 00:08:00,400 Apologize for not meeting you earlier 89 00:08:00,720 --> 00:08:02,160 You are too polite 90 00:08:02,580 --> 00:08:03,900 Your banquet 91 00:08:03,900 --> 00:08:05,820 Since I received the invitation, 92 00:08:06,180 --> 00:08:08,220 how could I not come and show my support? 93 00:08:09,780 --> 00:08:10,680 Please, Lord 94 00:08:24,400 --> 00:08:25,160 Play music 95 00:08:26,160 --> 00:08:27,120 Start dancing 96 00:08:59,080 --> 00:08:59,820 How dare you! 97 00:09:03,320 --> 00:09:05,320 Lord, why is this happening? 98 00:09:06,300 --> 00:09:09,680 The next sentence is "General died in a hundred battles" 99 00:09:10,700 --> 00:09:12,620 His Majesty has taken the role of a general, 100 00:09:12,620 --> 00:09:14,320 personally leading the expedition to An 101 00:09:14,660 --> 00:09:16,820 Yet you dare harbor evil intentions 102 00:09:16,820 --> 00:09:18,100 cursing His Majesty 103 00:09:18,840 --> 00:09:21,320 You deserve a thousand deaths 104 00:09:22,180 --> 00:09:22,840 Calm down, Lord 105 00:09:23,220 --> 00:09:24,100 Calm down, Lord 106 00:09:24,480 --> 00:09:25,740 I dare not have such intentions 107 00:09:25,740 --> 00:09:27,460 We dare not have such intentions 108 00:09:31,360 --> 00:09:33,080 It seems that Lord Zhao means the birthday gift 109 00:09:38,040 --> 00:09:39,320 I am dull-witted 110 00:09:39,720 --> 00:09:40,680 It was a moment of carelessness 111 00:09:40,900 --> 00:09:43,460 I'm afraid that spies from An have infiltrated the mansion 112 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:46,620 Lord 113 00:09:47,220 --> 00:09:48,720 I fear that among these gifts, 114 00:09:49,280 --> 00:09:51,160 there may be things that frame and incriminate us 115 00:09:51,460 --> 00:09:54,080 Please bring them all back for inspection 116 00:10:05,400 --> 00:10:06,540 Sit down, all of you 117 00:10:07,620 --> 00:10:08,720 Thank you, Lord 118 00:10:11,960 --> 00:10:12,600 Your Highness 119 00:10:13,240 --> 00:10:15,680 Zhao Ji from Six Realms Hall is really shameless 120 00:10:15,980 --> 00:10:17,420 Isn't this blatantly demanding money 121 00:10:17,820 --> 00:10:19,980 on the occasion of a birthday? 122 00:10:21,320 --> 00:10:22,920 If you still wanna be alive, 123 00:10:22,920 --> 00:10:23,960 you can speak louder 124 00:10:25,460 --> 00:10:26,960 Do you think Six Realms Hall 125 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:28,700 is still under Ning Yuanzhou's control? 126 00:10:29,320 --> 00:10:30,580 You must forget 127 00:10:30,860 --> 00:10:33,220 how Minister Zhou died last month 128 00:10:35,460 --> 00:10:36,960 What you said makes sense 129 00:10:41,180 --> 00:10:41,740 Lord 130 00:10:42,960 --> 00:10:43,960 In that case, 131 00:10:44,780 --> 00:10:46,460 all suspicions on me 132 00:10:46,860 --> 00:10:48,080 have been cleared, right? 133 00:10:55,460 --> 00:10:57,540 There are only bribes sent by spies, 134 00:10:58,460 --> 00:10:59,800 but no spies, huh? 135 00:11:04,920 --> 00:11:05,980 You're right, Lord 136 00:11:07,460 --> 00:11:11,460 They are all spies 137 00:11:18,200 --> 00:11:20,220 Then behead them immediately 138 00:11:20,460 --> 00:11:22,700 To relieve burdens for me 139 00:11:23,320 --> 00:11:24,900 I'll follow your orders, Lord 140 00:11:26,960 --> 00:11:27,700 Come in 141 00:11:29,920 --> 00:11:30,740 Please spare our lives, Lord 142 00:11:31,240 --> 00:11:32,600 Lord, please spare our lives 143 00:11:32,960 --> 00:11:34,320 Spare us, Lord 144 00:11:34,320 --> 00:11:34,780 Get up 145 00:11:34,780 --> 00:11:35,320 Spare us, please 146 00:11:35,320 --> 00:11:35,920 Spare us, please 147 00:11:35,920 --> 00:11:36,540 -Get up -Lord 148 00:11:37,420 --> 00:11:38,500 Hurry up Let's go 149 00:11:38,500 --> 00:11:39,280 Please spare us, Lord 150 00:11:39,280 --> 00:11:40,200 Save us, Your Highness 151 00:11:40,200 --> 00:11:41,040 Spare us, Lord 152 00:11:41,040 --> 00:11:42,160 Come on. We are innocent 153 00:11:42,160 --> 00:11:42,660 Go 154 00:11:43,080 --> 00:11:44,220 -Lord. Your Highness -Hurry 155 00:11:44,840 --> 00:11:45,560 Your Highness, save me 156 00:11:45,560 --> 00:11:46,200 Go 157 00:11:47,160 --> 00:11:47,700 Go 158 00:11:47,900 --> 00:11:48,460 Hurry 159 00:11:49,480 --> 00:11:51,080 Hurry. Let's go 160 00:11:51,740 --> 00:11:52,500 Hurry, go! 161 00:11:54,080 --> 00:11:55,200 Hurry up 162 00:11:56,060 --> 00:11:56,620 Hurry, go! 163 00:12:01,860 --> 00:12:02,460 Lord! 164 00:12:03,200 --> 00:12:04,280 Please spare me! 165 00:12:04,740 --> 00:12:05,740 I'm innocent! 166 00:12:13,240 --> 00:12:14,240 My beauty 167 00:12:14,780 --> 00:12:16,500 I know you're innocent 168 00:12:16,980 --> 00:12:18,080 But why did you encounter Lord Zhao 169 00:12:18,080 --> 00:12:20,480 when he's short on money? 170 00:12:28,460 --> 00:12:30,460 All of you, kneel facing the pool! 171 00:12:31,040 --> 00:12:31,700 Kneel down! 172 00:12:31,920 --> 00:12:33,200 Kneel down, hurry! 173 00:12:35,800 --> 00:12:36,580 What should we do? 174 00:12:36,860 --> 00:12:37,540 Don't be afraid 175 00:12:37,860 --> 00:12:39,480 Follow me and act accordingly later 176 00:12:51,200 --> 00:12:51,960 Lord, please wait! 177 00:12:52,800 --> 00:12:54,320 I still have a pearl on me 178 00:12:54,320 --> 00:12:55,440 I'm willing to give it to you 179 00:12:55,700 --> 00:12:56,820 Just to leave me a whole body 180 00:13:15,080 --> 00:13:16,460 You're quite skilled 181 00:13:39,040 --> 00:13:40,740 Wait, don't kill her first 182 00:13:44,991 --> 00:13:46,111 Who are you really? 183 00:13:46,111 --> 00:13:47,331 Why are you so powerful? 184 00:13:48,411 --> 00:13:49,971 Didn't you want freedom? 185 00:13:50,171 --> 00:13:51,571 Now is the perfect opportunity 186 00:13:51,571 --> 00:13:53,071 The members of the division don't know 187 00:13:53,071 --> 00:13:54,551 that we didn't die 188 00:13:54,551 --> 00:13:56,531 But every six months, we Baique 189 00:13:56,531 --> 00:13:58,071 have to take the antidote to stay alive 190 00:13:58,071 --> 00:13:58,831 If we run away now... 191 00:13:58,831 --> 00:14:00,251 The poison won't matter 192 00:14:00,711 --> 00:14:02,231 As long as we take five taels of rhubarb 193 00:14:02,231 --> 00:14:03,691 and vomit three times 194 00:14:04,151 --> 00:14:06,451 before the poison is fully effective 195 00:14:06,451 --> 00:14:07,631 the remaining poison will be cleared 196 00:14:07,631 --> 00:14:08,251 Really? 197 00:14:09,091 --> 00:14:10,151 Believe it or not 198 00:14:10,971 --> 00:14:12,211 How do you know so much? 199 00:14:12,951 --> 00:14:15,391 With your skills, you can even better 200 00:14:15,911 --> 00:14:18,211 Why would you join Baique with me? 201 00:14:20,051 --> 00:14:21,051 I was really naive 202 00:14:21,631 --> 00:14:22,651 I always treated you 203 00:14:22,651 --> 00:14:24,211 as a clueless weak woman 204 00:14:25,171 --> 00:14:26,251 I am not anyone 205 00:14:26,791 --> 00:14:28,211 Just a ghostly spirit 206 00:14:30,211 --> 00:14:31,531 Will you follow me now or not? 207 00:14:31,711 --> 00:14:32,251 No 208 00:14:33,431 --> 00:14:34,631 I have to go back to the division 209 00:14:35,231 --> 00:14:36,451 Mr. Yu is still there 210 00:14:36,991 --> 00:14:38,171 I can't leave alone 211 00:14:39,491 --> 00:14:40,871 Why did you join Baique? 212 00:14:41,211 --> 00:14:42,271 To repay a debt 213 00:14:42,271 --> 00:14:43,631 My eldest brother fell ill 214 00:14:44,131 --> 00:14:45,431 My mother had to sell me 215 00:14:46,211 --> 00:14:47,851 Why did your mother sell you 216 00:14:48,371 --> 00:14:49,491 since your brother got sick? 217 00:14:50,011 --> 00:14:51,391 Isn't your life important? 218 00:14:52,911 --> 00:14:54,471 Ten years ago, for a man, 219 00:14:54,471 --> 00:14:55,451 your family sold you 220 00:14:56,111 --> 00:14:58,531 Ten years later, for another man, 221 00:14:59,031 --> 00:15:01,011 you're willing to sacrifice yourself again 222 00:15:01,631 --> 00:15:02,451 Is it worth it? 223 00:15:04,951 --> 00:15:05,731 Yes, it's worth it 224 00:15:09,811 --> 00:15:11,151 Me and Mr. Yu 225 00:15:15,551 --> 00:15:16,231 Ruyi 226 00:15:17,431 --> 00:15:19,371 You'll be auntie soon 227 00:15:24,611 --> 00:15:25,671 Then go back 228 00:15:27,491 --> 00:15:29,551 Remember to tell the person in charge 229 00:15:29,911 --> 00:15:31,631 I'm already dead in Six Realms Hall 230 00:15:32,291 --> 00:15:33,051 According to the rules 231 00:15:33,511 --> 00:15:34,551 after Baique's death 232 00:15:34,931 --> 00:15:37,231 The family members held as hostages can be free 233 00:15:41,711 --> 00:15:42,291 Take it 234 00:15:42,711 --> 00:15:43,511 Pure gold 235 00:15:45,911 --> 00:15:46,491 Take care 236 00:15:48,791 --> 00:15:49,371 Wait 237 00:15:52,391 --> 00:15:53,391 Tomorrow at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m 238 00:15:53,971 --> 00:15:55,011 At the entrance of Xiyuan Lane 239 00:15:55,731 --> 00:15:57,511 I'll bring Han's grain and grass map over 240 00:15:58,111 --> 00:15:59,511 I never owe anyone in my life 241 00:16:00,451 --> 00:16:01,851 I help you turn my merits into sins 242 00:16:02,111 --> 00:16:04,091 You help me ensure the safety of my family 243 00:16:34,711 --> 00:16:35,731 Speak louder 244 00:16:36,771 --> 00:16:37,691 Urgent report from the palace 245 00:16:37,691 --> 00:16:38,691 Five days ago 246 00:16:38,691 --> 00:16:41,711 Our army suffered a major defeat at Tianmen Pass by the An Army 247 00:16:45,771 --> 00:16:46,771 Say it again 248 00:16:47,771 --> 00:16:50,451 Our army suffered a major defeat at Tianmen Pass by the An Army 249 00:16:50,611 --> 00:16:53,191 We lost Xu, Cai, and Jing three cities 250 00:16:54,031 --> 00:16:54,851 Your Majesty 251 00:16:58,651 --> 00:16:59,951 His Majesty has already been in a mishap 252 00:16:59,951 --> 00:17:01,011 Nonsense 253 00:17:03,471 --> 00:17:04,731 The Jingyang Bell has already rung 254 00:17:05,511 --> 00:17:07,051 The Regent of Danyang 255 00:17:07,451 --> 00:17:09,411 is summoning all officials to attend the court meeting urgently 256 00:17:09,631 --> 00:17:10,631 Go to the Zhang's Mansion 257 00:18:07,851 --> 00:18:09,251 Are there any survivors? 258 00:18:11,211 --> 00:18:12,271 Any survivors? 259 00:18:13,791 --> 00:18:14,711 Are there any people left? 260 00:18:19,771 --> 00:18:20,471 Don't make a sound 261 00:18:24,771 --> 00:18:26,891 Don't attract the people cleaning the battlefield from An 262 00:18:33,751 --> 00:18:34,451 Ning Yuanzhou 263 00:18:36,451 --> 00:18:37,711 The leader of the Longxiang Cavalry 264 00:18:37,711 --> 00:18:38,451 You're still alive 265 00:18:38,871 --> 00:18:39,891 General Xiao has a good memory 266 00:18:49,211 --> 00:18:49,871 Ning Yuanzhou 267 00:18:50,211 --> 00:18:51,271 You were pretending to be dead 268 00:18:51,271 --> 00:18:52,031 Lower your voice 269 00:18:53,031 --> 00:18:54,051 There seems to be some movement over there 270 00:19:05,951 --> 00:19:07,551 I really heard someone talking just now 271 00:19:08,351 --> 00:19:09,471 There must be some survivors 272 00:19:09,471 --> 00:19:10,291 Check it out 273 00:19:10,351 --> 00:19:11,351 Yes 274 00:19:40,931 --> 00:19:42,431 See if there are any survivors ahead 275 00:19:42,551 --> 00:19:43,211 Yes 276 00:20:53,911 --> 00:20:55,871 I originally wanted to hide in the army to the capital 277 00:20:56,651 --> 00:20:58,771 But I can't find peace anywhere 278 00:21:04,311 --> 00:21:05,051 Ning Yuanzhou 279 00:21:06,011 --> 00:21:07,091 You're so skilled 280 00:21:07,711 --> 00:21:09,091 Why would you be a leader of the soldiers? 281 00:21:10,231 --> 00:21:11,191 Lazy, I guess 282 00:21:13,011 --> 00:21:13,651 Let's go 283 00:21:15,131 --> 00:21:16,091 Where are you going? 284 00:21:16,411 --> 00:21:17,471 I'm already dead 285 00:21:17,471 --> 00:21:19,391 Ning Yuanzhou, you can't leave 286 00:21:20,771 --> 00:21:22,731 The soldiers of Wu can't be deserters 287 00:21:23,711 --> 00:21:24,891 Come back with me now 288 00:21:24,891 --> 00:21:26,531 Gather our remaining forces and work together 289 00:21:26,531 --> 00:21:28,171 Work together for what? 290 00:21:28,551 --> 00:21:29,871 The Emperor has been captured, hasn't he? 291 00:21:29,871 --> 00:21:30,791 You dare 292 00:21:42,211 --> 00:21:42,951 Fine 293 00:21:45,511 --> 00:21:45,951 Come on 294 00:21:47,611 --> 00:21:48,311 Look here 295 00:21:52,211 --> 00:21:54,491 This arrow was shot from behind 296 00:21:57,231 --> 00:21:58,191 Understand? 297 00:22:09,231 --> 00:22:10,711 An does want to kill us 298 00:22:12,031 --> 00:22:15,171 But His Majesty believed in slander and underestimated the enemy 299 00:22:15,811 --> 00:22:18,611 The battle formation was in chaos without any order 300 00:22:19,231 --> 00:22:20,891 They are also killing us 301 00:22:28,951 --> 00:22:29,751 General Xiao 302 00:22:33,811 --> 00:22:34,771 It's your choice 303 00:22:35,751 --> 00:22:37,011 to pledge your loyalty 304 00:22:41,731 --> 00:22:43,031 But I no longer want to play 305 00:22:43,551 --> 00:22:44,631 I don't owe Wu anything 306 00:22:45,191 --> 00:22:46,271 Ning Yuanzhou, listen to me 307 00:22:57,711 --> 00:22:58,451 Just kidding 308 00:23:04,971 --> 00:23:05,991 Goodbye 309 00:24:20,631 --> 00:24:21,951 The late Emperor passed away 310 00:24:22,451 --> 00:24:24,391 An is pressing borders with a large army 311 00:24:24,811 --> 00:24:26,311 We have to act accordingly 312 00:24:27,811 --> 00:24:30,791 The country cannot be without a ruler for a day 313 00:24:31,731 --> 00:24:33,451 Before the late Emperor left, 314 00:24:33,791 --> 00:24:36,491 he appointed Prince Danyang to be the Regent 315 00:24:37,211 --> 00:24:40,391 Therefore, Prince Danyang should ascend the throne 316 00:24:40,391 --> 00:24:41,951 to bring peace to the country 317 00:24:41,951 --> 00:24:42,951 I second that 318 00:24:42,951 --> 00:24:44,371 I second that 319 00:24:45,931 --> 00:24:47,131 This concerns the throne 320 00:24:47,451 --> 00:24:48,691 We cannot be hasty 321 00:24:49,051 --> 00:24:51,251 The news of the Emperor's death is just a rumor 322 00:24:51,491 --> 00:24:52,611 without evidence 323 00:24:52,771 --> 00:24:54,291 How can you all... 324 00:24:57,231 --> 00:24:58,211 Your Highness 325 00:24:58,971 --> 00:25:00,171 What do you think? 326 00:25:05,851 --> 00:25:07,371 Since the late Emperor has met with misfortune 327 00:25:07,631 --> 00:25:08,971 The Emperor is still safe 328 00:25:08,971 --> 00:25:10,771 Who dares call the late Emperor? 329 00:25:35,631 --> 00:25:37,271 Empress 330 00:25:39,711 --> 00:25:41,211 What do you mean by this? 331 00:25:48,431 --> 00:25:49,351 Empress 332 00:25:52,591 --> 00:25:54,311 My cousin, Xiao Ming, 333 00:25:54,531 --> 00:25:56,451 also accompanied the Emperor on this campaign 334 00:25:57,271 --> 00:25:58,991 I just received a secret letter 335 00:25:59,611 --> 00:26:01,791 which states that the Emperor lost the battle 336 00:26:01,791 --> 00:26:03,151 But his life is safe 337 00:26:03,511 --> 00:26:06,751 He is currently staying with the An's army as a guest 338 00:26:13,591 --> 00:26:14,731 Furthermore, 339 00:26:15,011 --> 00:26:16,811 I am already pregnant 340 00:26:17,211 --> 00:26:19,111 According to the Imperial Hospital, 341 00:26:19,111 --> 00:26:20,371 there is a 90% chance it's a boy 342 00:26:24,131 --> 00:26:25,091 Prince Danyang 343 00:26:26,431 --> 00:26:29,451 When you and the Emperor were studying in the study, 344 00:26:30,111 --> 00:26:31,751 the late Emperor personally taught you 345 00:26:32,591 --> 00:26:35,251 that no one is more important than brothers 346 00:26:35,751 --> 00:26:37,271 Surely you haven't forgotten it, right? 347 00:26:40,711 --> 00:26:42,271 Now that the Emperor is in trouble, 348 00:26:42,751 --> 00:26:45,251 as a member of the royal family, 349 00:26:46,131 --> 00:26:47,411 can Prince Danyang 350 00:26:48,151 --> 00:26:49,931 keep a close eye on the Throne 351 00:26:50,391 --> 00:26:51,971 on behalf of the Emperor and unborn prince 352 00:27:05,591 --> 00:27:08,451 I'll be diligent and cautious 353 00:27:09,031 --> 00:27:11,231 to fulfill the late Emperor's trust 354 00:27:21,491 --> 00:27:22,451 However, 355 00:27:23,691 --> 00:27:25,411 Empress, how can you be sure 356 00:27:26,031 --> 00:27:29,031 that the unborn child is definitely a prince? 357 00:27:36,151 --> 00:27:37,711 In this time of national crisis, 358 00:27:38,171 --> 00:27:40,031 it is indeed a joy 359 00:27:40,031 --> 00:27:41,711 for the Empress to be pregnant 360 00:27:42,091 --> 00:27:43,251 In my opinion, 361 00:27:43,251 --> 00:27:44,631 we should maintain the status 362 00:27:44,631 --> 00:27:46,231 with the Prince Danyang as the Regent 363 00:27:46,631 --> 00:27:48,011 After the Empress gives birth, 364 00:27:48,011 --> 00:27:49,751 determine the succession based on gender 365 00:27:55,171 --> 00:27:57,611 Empress, please consider the people 366 00:27:57,611 --> 00:27:58,871 and the welfare of the nation 367 00:27:59,051 --> 00:28:01,191 I second that 368 00:28:11,551 --> 00:28:14,351 I heard about what happened in the court 369 00:28:14,351 --> 00:28:16,191 The Prince Danyang is now in power 370 00:28:16,191 --> 00:28:17,311 He's not easy to control 371 00:28:17,311 --> 00:28:19,131 Fortunately, the Empress is pregnant 372 00:28:19,131 --> 00:28:21,471 Even if that's not a prince, 373 00:28:21,471 --> 00:28:23,271 as long as you give the order, 374 00:28:23,271 --> 00:28:25,611 I can make one for you 375 00:28:25,611 --> 00:28:27,051 Prince Danyang won't be 376 00:28:27,051 --> 00:28:29,431 more obedient than a young boy 377 00:28:30,171 --> 00:28:31,051 Wait a minute 378 00:28:32,651 --> 00:28:33,991 How could General Xiao know 379 00:28:33,991 --> 00:28:36,671 what happened to the Emperor? 380 00:28:37,511 --> 00:28:40,091 But still no news from the God Realm 381 00:28:40,091 --> 00:28:41,871 which's responsible for protecting the Emperor 382 00:28:46,051 --> 00:28:46,731 This... 383 00:28:47,151 --> 00:28:48,531 There has been no news from 384 00:28:48,531 --> 00:28:50,891 from Animal Realm for several days 385 00:28:50,891 --> 00:28:52,271 I guess he's been lazy 386 00:28:52,271 --> 00:28:53,011 I'll just... 387 00:28:53,011 --> 00:28:54,511 No news yet 388 00:28:55,711 --> 00:28:56,651 News from Animal Realm 389 00:28:56,651 --> 00:28:58,791 are usually reported every two days 390 00:28:59,451 --> 00:29:00,951 You've been in charge of Six Realms Hall for so long 391 00:29:00,951 --> 00:29:02,711 And you still haven't figured out 392 00:29:03,731 --> 00:29:04,771 I am incompetent 393 00:29:05,791 --> 00:29:07,171 No wonder recently 394 00:29:07,171 --> 00:29:09,791 there have been complaints about Six Realms Hall everywhere 395 00:29:11,011 --> 00:29:13,031 I was really foolish back then 396 00:29:13,031 --> 00:29:15,551 I actually abolished Ning Yuanzhou and promoted you 397 00:29:18,271 --> 00:29:19,431 Go to the Six Realms Hall 398 00:29:20,651 --> 00:29:22,211 I've been sick for so long 399 00:29:23,091 --> 00:29:24,511 I also need to see 400 00:29:25,471 --> 00:29:26,551 how you've turned 401 00:29:26,551 --> 00:29:28,131 my Six Realms Hall into? 402 00:30:21,271 --> 00:30:22,251 Tell me 403 00:30:23,871 --> 00:30:26,451 Where is Six Realms Hall 404 00:30:28,051 --> 00:30:29,271 in Wu's Court? 405 00:30:33,391 --> 00:30:33,971 Yes 406 00:30:35,731 --> 00:30:38,891 Six Realms Hall was created by Taizu 407 00:30:40,091 --> 00:30:42,411 that specializes in investigation and espionage 408 00:30:43,151 --> 00:30:44,591 There are six realms in the hall 409 00:30:45,291 --> 00:30:45,991 God Realm 410 00:30:46,711 --> 00:30:48,491 is in charge of protecting the royal family 411 00:30:48,891 --> 00:30:49,531 Human Realm 412 00:30:49,991 --> 00:30:51,531 monitors officials at all levels 413 00:30:52,651 --> 00:30:53,651 Demigod Realm 414 00:30:54,191 --> 00:30:56,631 engages in bribery and seduction 415 00:30:57,291 --> 00:31:00,051 These three are Good Realms 416 00:31:00,511 --> 00:31:01,911 The disciples of the Realms are called Cavalry 417 00:31:02,511 --> 00:31:04,931 The remaining three are the Three Evil Realms 418 00:31:05,491 --> 00:31:06,771 The disciples of them are called Chazi 419 00:31:07,391 --> 00:31:08,351 Hungry Ghost Realm 420 00:31:08,351 --> 00:31:09,431 creates mechanisms 421 00:31:09,791 --> 00:31:10,731 Animal Realm 422 00:31:10,911 --> 00:31:12,631 specializes in espionage 423 00:31:13,091 --> 00:31:13,751 Hell Realm 424 00:31:14,311 --> 00:31:15,491 is known for assassination 425 00:31:16,231 --> 00:31:18,291 Ning Yuanzhou has already changed Hell Realm 426 00:31:18,291 --> 00:31:20,571 into the Senluo Hall, which analyzes all intelligence 427 00:31:20,571 --> 00:31:22,071 Why still mention assassination? 428 00:31:32,471 --> 00:31:33,411 I understand now 429 00:31:34,731 --> 00:31:36,831 Many of the past Six Realms Hall leaders 430 00:31:37,571 --> 00:31:40,711 were from the noble Three Good Realms 431 00:31:41,631 --> 00:31:44,431 But you are from the Human Realm 432 00:31:45,131 --> 00:31:47,011 Generations of Cavalry in your family 433 00:31:48,051 --> 00:31:50,811 You probably thought after former head Song died 434 00:31:51,391 --> 00:31:53,311 you had a good chance of succeeding 435 00:31:54,091 --> 00:31:55,391 But you didn't expect 436 00:31:55,791 --> 00:31:58,591 he promoted Ning Yuanzhou 437 00:31:58,591 --> 00:32:00,571 from the Hell Realm 438 00:32:01,511 --> 00:32:03,471 You must naturally hate him 439 00:32:03,471 --> 00:32:04,311 Am I right? 440 00:32:10,931 --> 00:32:11,611 No, wait 441 00:32:13,411 --> 00:32:14,971 Ning Yuanzhou carefully arranged 442 00:32:15,071 --> 00:32:18,551 the disciples of the Animal Realm in various countries 443 00:32:18,811 --> 00:32:21,811 and set up 108 secret report nodes 444 00:32:24,071 --> 00:32:25,051 But now 445 00:32:26,471 --> 00:32:28,211 why are there so few carrier pigeons? 446 00:32:29,771 --> 00:32:30,831 They all flew away? 447 00:32:34,071 --> 00:32:35,051 Is that so? 448 00:32:44,091 --> 00:32:47,091 Ning Yuanzhou also innovated the Hell Realm 449 00:32:48,331 --> 00:32:51,311 He had the retired disciples come to the Senluo Hall 450 00:32:52,091 --> 00:32:54,591 to analyze and summarize the secret reports 451 00:32:54,591 --> 00:32:55,551 to hand over to various departments 452 00:33:07,611 --> 00:33:08,711 But now 453 00:33:18,091 --> 00:33:20,771 Where are the secret reports and summaries? 454 00:33:22,691 --> 00:33:23,311 I... 455 00:33:25,071 --> 00:33:25,891 I... 456 00:33:26,291 --> 00:33:27,371 After you took charge 457 00:33:28,091 --> 00:33:29,751 you abolished them all 458 00:33:30,311 --> 00:33:31,411 You abolished them all 459 00:33:35,091 --> 00:33:36,711 You blinded yourself 460 00:33:38,091 --> 00:33:41,631 No wonder Emperor's expedition ended in such a disastrous defeat 461 00:33:42,291 --> 00:33:43,351 I know I was wrong 462 00:33:43,651 --> 00:33:44,091 Uncle 463 00:33:44,091 --> 00:33:44,851 Shut up 464 00:33:45,891 --> 00:33:47,431 Just a nephew of a concubine 465 00:33:47,911 --> 00:33:49,351 You're not worthy of calling me uncle 466 00:33:50,511 --> 00:33:51,671 Listen to me carefully 467 00:33:52,091 --> 00:33:54,211 If not for the sake of your aunt, 468 00:33:54,211 --> 00:33:55,771 I would have killed you long ago 469 00:34:04,071 --> 00:34:06,091 Go to the prison now 470 00:34:06,931 --> 00:34:08,471 and bring Ning Yuanzhou to me 471 00:34:09,291 --> 00:34:10,931 I'll send him to State of An 472 00:34:11,991 --> 00:34:12,991 To State of An 473 00:34:14,511 --> 00:34:15,251 State of An? 474 00:34:17,891 --> 00:34:19,491 I want him to see with his own eyes 475 00:34:20,291 --> 00:34:22,251 whether the Emperor is truly alive 476 00:34:22,591 --> 00:34:24,511 Ning Yuanzhou has hidden there before 477 00:34:24,911 --> 00:34:27,071 I want him to get to the Emperor 478 00:34:27,651 --> 00:34:29,051 before Prince Danyang does 479 00:34:29,411 --> 00:34:33,111 Retrieve the imperial edict for the unborn child in the Queen's belly 480 00:34:33,571 --> 00:34:36,071 But Ning Yuanzhou is with the Emperor 481 00:34:36,331 --> 00:34:37,071 And the Emperor... 482 00:34:37,651 --> 00:34:39,291 I'm afraid it may take some time... 483 00:34:39,851 --> 00:34:41,251 to find Ning Yuanzhou 484 00:34:41,611 --> 00:34:42,211 What? 485 00:34:43,091 --> 00:34:44,251 You can't find him? 486 00:34:44,711 --> 00:34:45,311 Lord 487 00:34:46,071 --> 00:34:47,631 Even exile wouldn't be enough 488 00:34:47,631 --> 00:34:49,351 You actually want to kill him 489 00:34:49,771 --> 00:34:50,391 You 490 00:34:51,551 --> 00:34:54,011 Bring Ning Yuanzhou to me within seven days 491 00:34:54,251 --> 00:34:55,071 Otherwise, 492 00:34:55,391 --> 00:34:58,051 I'll have your aunt sacrifice for you 493 00:34:59,931 --> 00:35:00,511 Yes 494 00:35:21,931 --> 00:35:22,571 Lord 495 00:35:23,631 --> 00:35:24,311 What should we do? 496 00:35:26,151 --> 00:35:27,711 Within seven days, 497 00:35:28,331 --> 00:35:30,171 you must find Ning Yuanzhou 498 00:35:32,971 --> 00:35:33,611 But... 499 00:35:33,911 --> 00:35:35,211 Isn't he already dead? 500 00:35:35,891 --> 00:35:37,211 What if he's not? 501 00:35:38,131 --> 00:35:40,271 If he's alive, he'll definitely come home 502 00:35:40,271 --> 00:35:42,191 Let Xu Jun find him 503 00:35:43,631 --> 00:35:44,751 Lord, Xu Jun... 504 00:35:45,611 --> 00:35:46,331 He's dead 505 00:35:47,491 --> 00:35:48,511 What? 506 00:35:49,551 --> 00:35:51,311 The bodies of Xu Jun and four others 507 00:35:51,751 --> 00:35:54,131 were just found in the backyard of the Recovery Office 508 00:35:54,631 --> 00:35:56,491 It seems there was a problem 509 00:35:56,491 --> 00:35:57,411 when dealing with those dancing girls 510 00:35:58,071 --> 00:35:59,371 I've already checked it out 511 00:35:59,831 --> 00:36:00,851 Among those dancing girls 512 00:36:01,531 --> 00:36:02,931 some of them are from Vermilion Guard 513 00:36:04,531 --> 00:36:07,031 Only the lowest-ranking Baique 514 00:36:07,031 --> 00:36:09,611 could be dancing girls in the Vermilion Guard 515 00:36:09,891 --> 00:36:13,051 How could Baique be so skilled? 516 00:36:13,711 --> 00:36:15,471 -Lord -Let Mr. Yue take action in advance 517 00:36:15,871 --> 00:36:17,891 Prime Minister Zhang is currently in a rage 518 00:36:18,091 --> 00:36:19,851 If we can't find Ning Yuanzhou, 519 00:36:20,631 --> 00:36:22,791 we can only rely on this grand plan 520 00:36:23,471 --> 00:36:24,711 to make up for it 521 00:36:26,091 --> 00:36:26,771 Yes 522 00:36:50,471 --> 00:36:51,711 Why hasn't Linglong arrived yet? 523 00:36:55,391 --> 00:36:56,711 Could something have happened? 524 00:37:14,571 --> 00:37:15,651 I have to return to the branch 525 00:37:15,971 --> 00:37:17,071 Mr. Yu is still there 526 00:37:17,511 --> 00:37:18,731 I can't go alone 527 00:38:53,971 --> 00:38:54,731 Go check over there 528 00:38:55,571 --> 00:38:56,371 Search thoroughly 529 00:38:56,971 --> 00:38:57,571 Yes 530 00:39:01,551 --> 00:39:02,551 You guys go over there 531 00:39:02,551 --> 00:39:03,391 Yes 532 00:39:04,151 --> 00:39:04,931 Search carefully 533 00:39:04,931 --> 00:39:05,551 Yes 534 00:39:28,071 --> 00:39:29,091 Don't worry, lord 535 00:39:29,611 --> 00:39:30,771 It's just cats fighting 536 00:39:34,731 --> 00:39:35,711 Mr. Yue 537 00:39:36,331 --> 00:39:39,551 All the members of 538 00:39:39,831 --> 00:39:41,051 the Vermilion Guard's branch are here 539 00:39:42,271 --> 00:39:43,411 They're all here 540 00:39:44,311 --> 00:39:45,591 Yesterday, Wu's branch got the warning 541 00:39:45,591 --> 00:39:47,931 exposed by Baique from Recovery Office 542 00:39:47,931 --> 00:39:50,591 All registered individuals have been transferred 543 00:39:50,591 --> 00:39:52,211 to the Wu's Branch for rendezvous 544 00:39:52,631 --> 00:39:54,091 Not a single one missing 545 00:39:54,871 --> 00:39:56,551 A total of forty-seven lives 546 00:39:56,791 --> 00:39:57,871 For only three thousand gold 547 00:39:58,471 --> 00:39:59,511 You got a good deal 548 00:40:01,071 --> 00:40:03,071 Not a single one missing 549 00:40:04,251 --> 00:40:05,731 But I don't believe 550 00:40:06,311 --> 00:40:09,351 Baique, who only specializes in seduction and investigation, 551 00:40:10,071 --> 00:40:12,771 can kill my four capable subordinates 552 00:40:14,091 --> 00:40:16,211 Are you questioning me, Lord Zhao? 553 00:40:17,511 --> 00:40:21,131 I just want justice for my deceased buddies 554 00:40:21,831 --> 00:40:23,091 Justice for the dead 555 00:40:23,471 --> 00:40:24,831 No unjust spirits 556 00:40:25,191 --> 00:40:26,491 That's true 557 00:40:27,071 --> 00:40:28,591 But my buddies 558 00:40:29,271 --> 00:40:31,851 can't die without a clear reason 559 00:40:33,651 --> 00:40:34,371 Mr. Yue 560 00:40:35,311 --> 00:40:36,671 Tell the truth 561 00:40:37,091 --> 00:40:38,971 Besides the people from the Wu's Branch 562 00:40:39,511 --> 00:40:41,331 Have you sent any other experts 563 00:40:41,511 --> 00:40:45,051 from the headquarter here? 564 00:40:46,071 --> 00:40:47,051 Nope 565 00:40:48,871 --> 00:40:50,691 That's all our transaction 566 00:40:51,251 --> 00:40:52,011 Where's the money? 567 00:41:04,391 --> 00:41:06,391 Who exactly Mr. Yue is 568 00:41:06,911 --> 00:41:08,391 in Vermilion Guard? 569 00:41:09,611 --> 00:41:10,631 Indeed ruthless 570 00:41:12,331 --> 00:41:14,491 47 colleagues were killed on the spot 571 00:41:14,871 --> 00:41:16,291 without even blinking 572 00:41:19,691 --> 00:41:20,791 They were just 573 00:41:20,791 --> 00:41:23,151 low-level Baique from Vermilion Guard 574 00:41:23,791 --> 00:41:26,691 Others will take their place 575 00:41:28,971 --> 00:41:30,931 That Baique named Linglong 576 00:41:31,431 --> 00:41:32,591 Did you interrogate her? 577 00:41:34,351 --> 00:41:35,071 Yes 578 00:41:36,071 --> 00:41:39,071 I personally broke every bone in her body 579 00:41:39,891 --> 00:41:40,891 Only then did she admit 580 00:41:42,231 --> 00:41:44,071 that her beloved partner 581 00:41:45,091 --> 00:41:46,431 died with her 582 00:41:47,091 --> 00:41:48,131 How is that possible? 583 00:41:48,571 --> 00:41:50,251 He was Mr. Yue's confidant 584 00:41:50,711 --> 00:41:53,211 Mr. Yue only took him away 585 00:41:57,911 --> 00:41:59,251 But I still think 586 00:41:59,571 --> 00:42:02,071 she couldn't have done something so big alone 587 00:42:03,071 --> 00:42:05,071 Search this place thoroughly 588 00:42:05,651 --> 00:42:09,231 Check carefully in the city these days 589 00:42:09,731 --> 00:42:12,031 If there are any escaped members 590 00:42:12,591 --> 00:42:14,611 they'll try to leave the city by any means 591 00:42:15,391 --> 00:42:17,631 Make sure to stop her for me 592 00:42:18,591 --> 00:42:19,251 Yes 593 00:42:22,931 --> 00:42:23,891 Burn here 594 00:43:31,691 --> 00:43:33,031 Hurry up 595 00:43:33,031 --> 00:43:33,931 Yes 596 00:43:41,531 --> 00:43:42,291 Faster 597 00:43:42,831 --> 00:43:43,751 Quick 598 00:44:02,111 --> 00:44:03,091 It's poisonous 599 00:44:13,231 --> 00:44:14,211 Let's go 600 00:44:26,551 --> 00:44:28,011 Retreat