1 00:01:35,900 --> 00:01:40,770 [Fated Hearts] 2 00:01:41,490 --> 00:01:43,960 [Episode 23] 3 00:01:52,070 --> 00:01:52,729 Feng Suige. 4 00:01:53,120 --> 00:01:54,620 Since you know everything now, 5 00:01:54,620 --> 00:01:55,280 you should understand 6 00:01:55,280 --> 00:01:57,000 that what I've done has nothing to do with my father. 7 00:01:57,000 --> 00:01:58,259 My father is innocent! 8 00:01:58,400 --> 00:01:59,930 Tell Fu Yixiao to let him go. 9 00:02:00,760 --> 00:02:02,220 This is between you and me. 10 00:02:02,430 --> 00:02:04,030 Don't drag my father into it. 11 00:02:18,720 --> 00:02:20,720 Elder Marquis Murong is in my hands! 12 00:02:20,750 --> 00:02:21,710 Whether or not he gets released 13 00:02:21,710 --> 00:02:22,840 is entirely up to me. 14 00:02:23,190 --> 00:02:25,120 You should be negotiating with me! 15 00:02:25,190 --> 00:02:27,160 Back then, you ordered Xia Jingshi to kill me. 16 00:02:27,160 --> 00:02:28,210 You owe me a life. 17 00:02:28,630 --> 00:02:29,630 The grudge between us 18 00:02:29,630 --> 00:02:30,760 is far from settled. 19 00:02:30,910 --> 00:02:31,710 Fu Yixiao! 20 00:02:32,430 --> 00:02:34,560 Name your conditions for his release! 21 00:02:34,630 --> 00:02:37,360 Then why don't you find a cliff and jump off it too? 22 00:02:38,190 --> 00:02:39,050 You don't dare? 23 00:02:39,960 --> 00:02:41,120 Looks like you still can't bear to 24 00:02:41,120 --> 00:02:42,870 part with that worthless life of yours. 25 00:02:42,870 --> 00:02:44,490 Stop pretending to be a filial son. 26 00:02:44,490 --> 00:02:45,690 All that talk of yours 27 00:02:45,960 --> 00:02:47,079 is nothing but an attempt to use 28 00:02:47,079 --> 00:02:49,610 your bond with Feng Suige to save your father. 29 00:02:49,680 --> 00:02:50,450 Murong Yao. 30 00:02:50,910 --> 00:02:53,640 You're even more hypocritical than Xia Jingshi. 31 00:02:54,160 --> 00:02:54,960 Feng Suige! 32 00:02:55,660 --> 00:02:57,150 My father once saved your life. 33 00:02:57,150 --> 00:02:58,340 Tell Fu Yixiao to let him go. 34 00:02:58,340 --> 00:03:00,430 What does this have to do with Feng Suige? 35 00:03:00,430 --> 00:03:01,800 This is between us. 36 00:03:02,360 --> 00:03:03,750 If you want to save your father, 37 00:03:03,750 --> 00:03:04,430 you'd better first figure out 38 00:03:04,430 --> 00:03:06,430 how to give me a proper explanation. 39 00:03:07,830 --> 00:03:08,590 Stop him! 40 00:03:10,190 --> 00:03:11,430 If I don't see my father 41 00:03:11,430 --> 00:03:12,630 return safely today, 42 00:03:13,070 --> 00:03:14,470 neither of you can leave! 43 00:03:16,150 --> 00:03:17,310 Elder Marquis Murong's life 44 00:03:17,310 --> 00:03:18,240 is in your hands. 45 00:03:18,680 --> 00:03:20,000 Even for his sake, 46 00:03:20,560 --> 00:03:22,560 you can't afford to act recklessly. 47 00:03:22,960 --> 00:03:23,840 Fu Yixiao! 48 00:03:24,800 --> 00:03:27,060 It seems you don't understand what I'm capable of. 49 00:03:27,060 --> 00:03:28,840 Stop challenging my limits any further, 50 00:03:28,840 --> 00:03:29,800 or I'll make your lives 51 00:03:29,800 --> 00:03:30,710 worse than death! 52 00:03:30,710 --> 00:03:31,770 It seems you don't understand 53 00:03:31,770 --> 00:03:33,030 what I'm capable of, either. 54 00:03:33,030 --> 00:03:34,150 If I didn't have a backup plan, 55 00:03:34,150 --> 00:03:35,630 would I be here today? 56 00:03:36,380 --> 00:03:37,560 If Feng Suige and I 57 00:03:37,560 --> 00:03:38,760 cannot leave safely, 58 00:03:39,030 --> 00:03:40,090 your father's life 59 00:03:40,120 --> 00:03:41,780 will also be worse than death. 60 00:03:42,560 --> 00:03:44,240 Think carefully about the consequences. 61 00:03:44,240 --> 00:03:46,240 Don't test my patience any further! 62 00:03:46,800 --> 00:03:48,340 Fu Yixiao! 63 00:04:08,280 --> 00:04:15,440 [Rongyang Palace] 64 00:04:17,550 --> 00:04:18,459 Your Highness. 65 00:04:25,510 --> 00:04:26,680 The weather's hot and dry. 66 00:04:26,680 --> 00:04:28,070 Her Majesty the Empress Dowager 67 00:04:28,070 --> 00:04:31,000 had a pot of sour plum drink prepared for each palace. 68 00:04:32,980 --> 00:04:34,780 I thank Mother for her kindness. 69 00:04:36,490 --> 00:04:38,159 Your Highness need not be so formal. 70 00:04:38,159 --> 00:04:39,950 I figured no one would deliver 71 00:04:39,950 --> 00:04:41,080 to Rongyang Palace, 72 00:04:41,159 --> 00:04:42,560 so I came personally. 73 00:04:53,680 --> 00:04:55,080 If there's nothing else, 74 00:04:55,270 --> 00:04:56,530 I'll take my leave now. 75 00:04:57,600 --> 00:04:59,200 Please take care on your way. 76 00:05:20,750 --> 00:05:22,190 The guards have withdrawn. 77 00:05:22,190 --> 00:05:23,520 Seize the opportunity. 78 00:05:44,870 --> 00:05:45,930 What is this about? 79 00:05:54,390 --> 00:05:56,050 I remember telling you before 80 00:05:56,320 --> 00:05:58,650 that even if you gave up everything for me, 81 00:05:59,070 --> 00:06:00,800 you could never take her place. 82 00:06:08,680 --> 00:06:09,630 You said you'd grant me 83 00:06:09,630 --> 00:06:10,600 one wish. 84 00:06:12,240 --> 00:06:13,120 I did say that. 85 00:06:14,210 --> 00:06:17,210 But a life of deep affection and perfect harmony as husband and wife— 86 00:06:17,210 --> 00:06:18,540 that I cannot grant you. 87 00:06:19,760 --> 00:06:21,490 What if it's just for one night? 88 00:06:22,950 --> 00:06:24,270 We're already in Jinxiu. 89 00:06:24,270 --> 00:06:25,160 Now, I'm no longer a princess, 90 00:06:25,160 --> 00:06:26,240 and you're no longer a live-in son-in-law. 91 00:06:26,240 --> 00:06:27,970 We're just an ordinary couple. 92 00:06:28,400 --> 00:06:30,070 Princess, please choose another wish. 93 00:06:30,070 --> 00:06:31,240 This is my only wish! 94 00:06:33,659 --> 00:06:35,260 From the first time I saw you, 95 00:06:35,830 --> 00:06:37,420 you've been my only dream, 96 00:06:37,750 --> 00:06:38,480 and becoming your wife 97 00:06:38,480 --> 00:06:39,880 has been my one true wish. 98 00:06:40,310 --> 00:06:41,800 I never imagined anyone would win your heart 99 00:06:41,800 --> 00:06:43,070 before I did. 100 00:06:43,380 --> 00:06:46,040 You and I are bound by fate, yet not meant to be... 101 00:06:46,120 --> 00:06:47,630 But I'm trapped. 102 00:06:50,720 --> 00:06:51,390 Princess. 103 00:06:52,430 --> 00:06:53,159 Listen to me. 104 00:06:53,720 --> 00:06:55,159 I'm the Princess of Susha. 105 00:06:55,159 --> 00:06:56,290 I've lived in luxury 106 00:06:56,360 --> 00:06:58,320 and never experienced hunger or hardship. 107 00:06:58,320 --> 00:06:59,800 But I'm trapped in this obsession 108 00:06:59,800 --> 00:07:01,060 and cannot break free. 109 00:07:01,310 --> 00:07:02,040 My Prince. 110 00:07:02,750 --> 00:07:04,750 Even if we cannot grow old together, 111 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:05,830 could you just help me 112 00:07:05,830 --> 00:07:06,580 fulfill this one dream, 113 00:07:06,580 --> 00:07:08,530 so that I can accept my fate and let go? 114 00:07:08,530 --> 00:07:10,790 ♪ Flying alone ♪ 115 00:07:11,120 --> 00:07:14,470 ♪ With no need for direction ♪ 116 00:07:11,890 --> 00:07:13,750 What will it take for you to let go? 117 00:07:16,280 --> 00:07:18,260 Let me be your true wife— 118 00:07:16,430 --> 00:07:18,770 ♪ Flying up to the clouds ♪ 119 00:07:18,630 --> 00:07:19,560 even just for one night. 120 00:07:18,900 --> 00:07:21,670 ♪ Yet the sun is hiding ♪ 121 00:07:20,190 --> 00:07:21,650 Then I'll have no regrets. 122 00:07:23,990 --> 00:07:25,940 ♪ Roaming freely ♪ 123 00:07:26,260 --> 00:07:29,440 ♪ Unafraid of wind or frost ♪ 124 00:07:31,630 --> 00:07:33,270 ♪ The wet wings ♪ 125 00:07:33,680 --> 00:07:37,640 ♪ Will carry me far away ♪ 126 00:07:39,240 --> 00:07:41,170 Princess, there's nothing I can do 127 00:07:41,570 --> 00:07:42,830 about your obsession. 128 00:07:42,930 --> 00:07:46,250 ♪ Don't cry, don't cry ♪ 129 00:07:48,920 --> 00:07:53,990 ♪ I'll remember the way home ♪ 130 00:07:57,950 --> 00:08:01,400 ♪ Don't cry, don't cry ♪ 131 00:08:04,020 --> 00:08:09,080 ♪ I'll find the way home ♪ 132 00:08:16,190 --> 00:08:17,560 Elder Marquis is in the village north of Chongfu Temple, 133 00:08:17,560 --> 00:08:18,820 just outside the city. 134 00:08:19,160 --> 00:08:20,270 I tied him up 135 00:08:20,480 --> 00:08:22,680 and found a farmer's family to look after him. 136 00:08:22,680 --> 00:08:23,410 Don't worry. 137 00:08:23,430 --> 00:08:24,430 I didn't hurt him. 138 00:08:26,340 --> 00:08:26,690 [Wutong Mansion] 139 00:08:42,669 --> 00:08:43,360 Yun Fang. 140 00:08:44,080 --> 00:08:45,540 Pass on my military order— 141 00:08:45,550 --> 00:08:47,320 summon all soldiers of the Qiongqi Unit 142 00:08:47,320 --> 00:08:49,320 of Feng Battalion to come and see me. 143 00:09:38,550 --> 00:09:39,490 Come on. 144 00:09:40,160 --> 00:09:41,000 I'll take you to see 145 00:09:41,000 --> 00:09:41,970 my divine steed. 146 00:09:42,390 --> 00:09:44,000 I personally captured it 147 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,260 from an enemy general. 148 00:09:45,360 --> 00:09:47,180 Aren't all horses in this world the same? 149 00:09:47,180 --> 00:09:48,270 They just differ in color. 150 00:09:48,270 --> 00:09:49,140 What's there to see? 151 00:09:49,140 --> 00:09:50,480 You'll know once you see it. 152 00:09:50,480 --> 00:09:51,190 Let's go. 153 00:09:53,360 --> 00:09:54,240 What steed in the world 154 00:09:54,240 --> 00:09:56,970 could ever compare to you, Susha's First Prince? 155 00:09:58,120 --> 00:09:58,720 Hiya! 156 00:10:31,790 --> 00:10:32,390 After you returned, 157 00:10:32,390 --> 00:10:33,590 why didn't you send anyone to rescue us? 158 00:10:33,590 --> 00:10:35,030 Why didn't you plead with His Majesty? 159 00:10:35,030 --> 00:10:36,050 Aren't we best friends? 160 00:10:36,050 --> 00:10:37,850 Where were you when I needed you? 161 00:10:39,550 --> 00:10:41,380 Where were you when I needed you? 162 00:10:52,910 --> 00:10:53,550 Yao. 163 00:10:54,790 --> 00:10:55,440 Yao. 164 00:10:56,320 --> 00:10:57,000 Yao! 165 00:11:00,150 --> 00:11:01,010 Your Highness. 166 00:11:01,150 --> 00:11:02,470 You're finally awake. 167 00:11:02,550 --> 00:11:03,000 Fortunately, 168 00:11:03,000 --> 00:11:05,120 the border patrol soldiers found you. 169 00:11:05,120 --> 00:11:05,850 Where is Yao? 170 00:11:05,960 --> 00:11:07,220 Where is Uncle Murong? 171 00:11:07,320 --> 00:11:08,030 Well... 172 00:11:09,360 --> 00:11:10,510 Your Highness, don't worry. 173 00:11:10,510 --> 00:11:11,910 They've both been saved. 174 00:11:12,080 --> 00:11:13,410 They're safe and sound. 175 00:11:14,760 --> 00:11:17,160 His Majesty even said he would reward them. 176 00:11:17,200 --> 00:11:18,320 Elder Marquis Murong 177 00:11:18,320 --> 00:11:19,790 is going to guard the northern border 178 00:11:19,790 --> 00:11:22,000 and has already left with His Lordship. 179 00:11:26,510 --> 00:11:27,750 Why should I hate you? 180 00:11:28,320 --> 00:11:29,180 Feng Suige, 181 00:11:29,360 --> 00:11:31,040 it's never you that I hated— 182 00:11:31,320 --> 00:11:32,600 it's my own fate, 183 00:11:32,600 --> 00:11:34,150 and this unjust world! 184 00:11:34,480 --> 00:11:36,410 For once, I want to live for myself. 185 00:11:36,720 --> 00:11:38,050 I want the Murong family 186 00:11:38,080 --> 00:11:39,320 to get what it rightfully deserves. 187 00:11:39,320 --> 00:11:41,250 Is there anything wrong with that? 188 00:11:42,340 --> 00:11:46,470 [Zhuang Residence] 189 00:11:46,550 --> 00:11:48,000 [1 tael of stalactite, 1 tael of red gypsum] 190 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:50,810 [Half tael of amethyst, half tael of cinnamon twig with coarse bark removed] 191 00:11:48,200 --> 00:11:49,770 Physician Xu found this prescription 192 00:11:49,770 --> 00:11:51,340 in ancient medical texts. 193 00:11:52,440 --> 00:11:53,290 He's absolutely confident 194 00:11:53,290 --> 00:11:55,020 that it can awaken His Majesty. 195 00:11:58,370 --> 00:11:59,890 Are you truly confident? 196 00:12:00,170 --> 00:12:01,480 This is a serious matter. 197 00:12:01,480 --> 00:12:02,720 You must not speak carelessly. 198 00:12:02,720 --> 00:12:04,030 The pills produced from 199 00:12:04,030 --> 00:12:06,040 this prescription I found 200 00:12:06,270 --> 00:12:08,240 are actually highly toxic. 201 00:12:08,550 --> 00:12:09,480 The medicine actually uses its power 202 00:12:09,480 --> 00:12:11,080 to forcibly stimulate life energy. 203 00:12:11,080 --> 00:12:13,480 Once His Majesty takes it, he'll surely awaken. 204 00:12:13,480 --> 00:12:14,350 However... 205 00:12:16,200 --> 00:12:18,480 However, it will be like a fleeting revival. 206 00:12:18,480 --> 00:12:19,740 His life will soon end. 207 00:12:21,750 --> 00:12:22,950 You mean 208 00:12:23,550 --> 00:12:24,860 taking this medicine 209 00:12:25,030 --> 00:12:26,230 means certain death? 210 00:12:26,600 --> 00:12:27,150 Yes. 211 00:12:28,240 --> 00:12:29,480 After waking from this medicine, 212 00:12:29,480 --> 00:12:31,540 he'll live no more than 5 days at most. 213 00:12:31,840 --> 00:12:33,120 By tomorrow morning at the earliest, 214 00:12:33,120 --> 00:12:34,270 I can have 215 00:12:34,320 --> 00:12:35,450 this pill prepared. 216 00:12:43,390 --> 00:12:44,190 Physician Xu. 217 00:12:45,240 --> 00:12:47,200 This matter must never be disclosed. 218 00:12:47,200 --> 00:12:49,400 I don't need to remind you further, do I? 219 00:12:49,610 --> 00:12:50,590 I wouldn't dare. 220 00:12:50,620 --> 00:12:51,870 The lives of my entire family 221 00:12:51,870 --> 00:12:53,510 are in Prime Minister Zhuang's hands. 222 00:12:53,510 --> 00:12:54,960 I would never dare to betray him. 223 00:12:54,960 --> 00:12:58,020 I'll definitely do as Prime Minister Zhuang commands. 224 00:13:07,390 --> 00:13:08,510 After it's done, 225 00:13:09,630 --> 00:13:11,150 this person cannot be left alive. 226 00:13:11,150 --> 00:13:13,200 Only the dead can keep secrets. 227 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,200 I understand, Uncle. 228 00:13:29,490 --> 00:13:31,390 Miss Yixiao, come here. 229 00:13:32,240 --> 00:13:34,040 What's wrong with His Highness? 230 00:13:34,080 --> 00:13:35,100 I was talking to him just now, 231 00:13:35,100 --> 00:13:36,480 but he ignored me. It feels like 232 00:13:36,480 --> 00:13:38,410 he's radiating murderous intent. 233 00:13:40,960 --> 00:13:42,170 Look, you're not talking either. 234 00:13:42,170 --> 00:13:43,580 What's going on with you both? 235 00:13:43,580 --> 00:13:45,770 He's obviously upset. 236 00:13:46,360 --> 00:13:47,670 When he wants to talk, 237 00:13:48,120 --> 00:13:49,200 he will. 238 00:13:49,750 --> 00:13:50,650 Some things 239 00:13:51,360 --> 00:13:52,270 are better left for him to tell you himself 240 00:13:52,270 --> 00:13:53,500 when the time comes. 241 00:13:54,110 --> 00:13:55,170 Is it that serious? 242 00:13:56,980 --> 00:13:57,550 Alright then. 243 00:13:57,550 --> 00:13:59,030 I-I won't pursue further then. 244 00:13:59,030 --> 00:14:00,080 At times like this, 245 00:14:00,080 --> 00:14:01,680 I'd better keep my distance. 246 00:14:02,160 --> 00:14:03,370 You'd better not 247 00:14:03,820 --> 00:14:05,550 bring that bad luck upon yourself either. 248 00:14:05,550 --> 00:14:06,310 Be careful. 249 00:14:06,360 --> 00:14:07,290 I'm leaving now. 250 00:14:24,600 --> 00:14:26,200 What are you thinking about? 251 00:14:32,510 --> 00:14:34,310 I'll leave the wine here for you. 252 00:14:34,480 --> 00:14:36,280 I won't disturb you any further. 253 00:14:40,280 --> 00:14:41,910 Why is your name Fu Yixiao? 254 00:14:48,280 --> 00:14:49,230 Didn't you say 255 00:14:50,080 --> 00:14:51,610 you never met your parents? 256 00:14:51,950 --> 00:14:53,480 Then who gave you your name? 257 00:14:54,110 --> 00:14:55,770 Why do you have the surname Fu? 258 00:14:56,510 --> 00:14:58,170 So all that brooding of yours— 259 00:14:58,390 --> 00:15:00,870 turns out this is what you've been thinking about? 260 00:15:00,870 --> 00:15:02,120 Fu Yixiao. 261 00:15:02,960 --> 00:15:03,910 Commander Fu. 262 00:15:04,750 --> 00:15:05,980 That name of yours sounds like 263 00:15:05,980 --> 00:15:07,530 you're someone's deputy. 264 00:15:08,630 --> 00:15:09,390 Why don't you join 265 00:15:09,390 --> 00:15:10,580 my Feng Battalion? 266 00:15:11,000 --> 00:15:12,400 I'll make you a chief commander. 267 00:15:12,400 --> 00:15:13,750 You can be whatever you want 268 00:15:13,750 --> 00:15:15,750 and take whatever surname you want. 269 00:15:16,910 --> 00:15:18,360 It's already come to this, 270 00:15:18,360 --> 00:15:19,150 why do you still have 271 00:15:19,150 --> 00:15:20,680 so many trivial questions? 272 00:15:23,080 --> 00:15:24,480 Then why do you bother 273 00:15:25,240 --> 00:15:27,300 answering these trivial questions? 274 00:15:27,440 --> 00:15:29,170 Because you're the one asking. 275 00:15:40,360 --> 00:15:41,820 It's only when I'm with you 276 00:15:42,790 --> 00:15:44,720 that I can speak without restraint 277 00:15:44,930 --> 00:15:46,380 and ask whatever I want. 278 00:15:49,000 --> 00:15:50,630 I chose my own name. 279 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,720 It means that no matter how sad things get, 280 00:15:53,720 --> 00:15:55,110 I can just smile 281 00:15:55,270 --> 00:15:56,270 and forget it all. 282 00:15:57,630 --> 00:15:58,890 Isn't that wonderful? 283 00:16:01,240 --> 00:16:02,120 It is. 284 00:16:03,110 --> 00:16:05,040 You really have forgotten it all. 285 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:06,670 And here I was, 286 00:16:06,670 --> 00:16:08,200 worrying that you were upset 287 00:16:08,200 --> 00:16:10,130 and thinking of how to comfort you, 288 00:16:10,200 --> 00:16:12,200 yet you're making fun of me instead. 289 00:16:12,840 --> 00:16:14,570 I wish I could forget it all too, 290 00:16:20,320 --> 00:16:21,550 but I can't. 291 00:16:22,910 --> 00:16:24,240 Awake, I'm troubled. 292 00:16:24,760 --> 00:16:26,360 Asleep, I'm still troubled. 293 00:16:27,080 --> 00:16:29,010 You were betrayed by your friends, 294 00:16:29,200 --> 00:16:30,150 yet I've been there by your side, 295 00:16:30,150 --> 00:16:31,720 trying to say something profound 296 00:16:31,720 --> 00:16:32,670 to comfort you. 297 00:16:33,120 --> 00:16:34,550 Now that I think about it, 298 00:16:34,550 --> 00:16:36,350 I must have been quite annoying. 299 00:16:36,750 --> 00:16:37,700 Not at all. 300 00:16:38,550 --> 00:16:39,390 Actually, I wish 301 00:16:39,390 --> 00:16:40,660 I could comfort you 302 00:16:40,910 --> 00:16:42,480 the way you did for me. 303 00:16:43,370 --> 00:16:46,300 ♪ Take down the setting sun as my heart ♪ 304 00:16:46,810 --> 00:16:50,020 ♪ Fold the heaven and earth to make my wings ♪ 305 00:16:50,730 --> 00:16:52,040 ♪ If fate shows no mercy ♪ 306 00:16:52,440 --> 00:16:53,440 How about I teach you archery? 307 00:16:52,480 --> 00:16:56,020 ♪ Then don't blame my recklessness ♪ 308 00:16:53,860 --> 00:16:55,030 When I'm shooting arrows, 309 00:16:55,030 --> 00:16:56,120 I become completely focused, 310 00:16:56,120 --> 00:16:57,440 clearing my mind of all distractions, 311 00:16:57,440 --> 00:16:58,890 and naturally letting go of my worries. 312 00:16:58,050 --> 00:17:01,170 ♪ I thought in this life I'd drift like a solitary sail ♪ 313 00:16:59,510 --> 00:17:00,710 Would you like to try? 314 00:17:01,030 --> 00:17:03,350 I'm the Commander-in-Chief of all three armies, 315 00:17:01,670 --> 00:17:04,540 ♪ Yet I chanced upon you in the smoke-filled alleyway ♪ 316 00:17:03,630 --> 00:17:05,540 second only to one and above all others, 317 00:17:05,380 --> 00:17:08,160 ♪ Like a fleeting flower falling into ♪ 318 00:17:05,819 --> 00:17:08,160 with countless master archers under my command. 319 00:17:08,160 --> 00:17:09,200 Do you really think 320 00:17:08,579 --> 00:17:11,109 ♪ My eyes ♪ 321 00:17:09,200 --> 00:17:10,589 I need you to teach me archery? 322 00:17:10,589 --> 00:17:12,160 The greatest archer in all of Jinxiu 323 00:17:12,160 --> 00:17:13,310 offering to teach you personally. 324 00:17:13,310 --> 00:17:14,349 It's an opportunity not to be missed. 325 00:17:14,349 --> 00:17:15,810 If you don't want to learn, 326 00:17:15,960 --> 00:17:16,720 forget I mentioned it. 327 00:17:16,490 --> 00:17:18,930 ♪ Never thought who'd lay me to rest ♪ 328 00:17:19,339 --> 00:17:20,540 ♪ Once unstoppable and sharp ♪ 329 00:17:19,720 --> 00:17:20,349 Don't go. 330 00:17:21,030 --> 00:17:22,880 ♪ Now my heart's tied to you ♪ 331 00:17:23,790 --> 00:17:25,900 ♪ Thinking of you day and night ♪ 332 00:17:24,109 --> 00:17:24,970 I want to learn. 333 00:17:28,240 --> 00:17:30,930 ♪ I suddenly realize ripples are spreading ♪ 334 00:17:31,300 --> 00:17:35,370 ♪ Melting the frost, lingering in my heart ♪ 335 00:17:35,780 --> 00:17:37,240 ♪ The light between your brows ♪ 336 00:17:37,620 --> 00:17:39,600 ♪ Is the kind of bloom ♪ 337 00:17:40,180 --> 00:17:42,370 ♪ That I love the most ♪ 338 00:17:43,650 --> 00:17:45,970 ♪ I truly feel I can forgive it all ♪ 339 00:17:46,430 --> 00:17:50,330 ♪ The sky's vast and the road's long, but with you by my side ♪ 340 00:17:50,680 --> 00:17:52,430 ♪ The twists and turns don't count ♪ 341 00:17:52,840 --> 00:17:57,430 ♪ I can tell with tears that I have not lived in vain ♪ 342 00:17:58,090 --> 00:18:00,590 ♪ Not in vain ♪ 343 00:18:00,330 --> 00:18:01,660 Where the arrow points, 344 00:18:02,350 --> 00:18:03,680 the heart follows. 345 00:18:06,040 --> 00:18:07,490 Where the arrow points, 346 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,530 the heart follows. 347 00:18:10,110 --> 00:18:10,910 That's right. 348 00:18:11,070 --> 00:18:12,720 Don't think about anything else. 349 00:18:12,720 --> 00:18:14,200 Just focus on your goal. 350 00:18:14,880 --> 00:18:16,080 There's only one goal 351 00:18:17,130 --> 00:18:18,440 in my heart. 352 00:18:21,210 --> 00:18:22,800 ♪ If fate shows no mercy ♪ 353 00:18:23,260 --> 00:18:27,080 ♪ Then don't blame my recklessness ♪ 354 00:18:28,630 --> 00:18:32,050 ♪ I thought in this life I'd drift like a solitary sail ♪ 355 00:18:32,790 --> 00:18:35,440 ♪ Yet I chanced upon you in the smoke-filled alleyway ♪ 356 00:18:33,720 --> 00:18:34,680 And what is it? 357 00:18:35,960 --> 00:18:38,700 ♪ Like a fleeting flower falling into ♪ 358 00:18:39,250 --> 00:18:41,800 ♪ My eyes ♪ 359 00:18:42,200 --> 00:18:44,890 ♪ I suddenly realize ripples are spreading ♪ 360 00:18:45,260 --> 00:18:48,970 ♪ Melting the frost, lingering in my heart ♪ 361 00:18:49,740 --> 00:18:51,200 ♪ The light between your brows ♪ 362 00:18:51,580 --> 00:18:53,560 ♪ Is the kind of bloom ♪ 363 00:18:54,140 --> 00:18:55,830 ♪ That I love the most ♪ 364 00:18:57,190 --> 00:18:59,630 ♪ I truly feel I can forgive it all ♪ 365 00:19:00,180 --> 00:19:03,930 ♪ The sky's vast and the road's long, but with you by my side ♪ 366 00:19:04,330 --> 00:19:05,920 ♪ The twists and turns don't count ♪ 367 00:19:06,510 --> 00:19:10,860 ♪ I can tell with tears that I have not lived in vain ♪ 368 00:19:11,740 --> 00:19:16,900 ♪ Not in vain ♪ 369 00:19:28,510 --> 00:19:30,110 You were careless yourself. 370 00:19:30,310 --> 00:19:31,910 It's not like I betrayed you. 371 00:19:32,640 --> 00:19:33,440 Anyway, Feng Suige 372 00:19:33,440 --> 00:19:35,170 would find out sooner or later. 373 00:19:36,160 --> 00:19:38,020 You command the Imperial Guards. 374 00:19:38,070 --> 00:19:39,670 What's there to be afraid of? 375 00:19:40,110 --> 00:19:41,840 But my father is in their hands! 376 00:19:42,030 --> 00:19:42,830 I don't care what plans 377 00:19:42,830 --> 00:19:43,360 you have, 378 00:19:43,370 --> 00:19:44,700 stop them immediately! 379 00:19:45,000 --> 00:19:46,640 If anything happens to Feng Pingcheng, 380 00:19:46,640 --> 00:19:48,350 my father's life will be in danger. 381 00:19:48,350 --> 00:19:49,750 The arrow has left the bow. 382 00:19:49,750 --> 00:19:51,030 How can I stop now? 383 00:19:51,510 --> 00:19:52,710 Besides, your father 384 00:19:53,240 --> 00:19:54,890 neither took part in our plan 385 00:19:54,960 --> 00:19:56,490 nor knew anything about it, 386 00:19:56,590 --> 00:19:58,470 and he even saved Feng Suige's life. 387 00:19:58,470 --> 00:19:59,200 I don't think 388 00:19:59,680 --> 00:20:01,610 Feng Suige would take it out on him. 389 00:20:01,920 --> 00:20:04,650 Are you asking me to gamble with my father's life? 390 00:20:05,790 --> 00:20:07,190 To achieve great things, 391 00:20:07,960 --> 00:20:09,690 one must take decisive action. 392 00:20:11,550 --> 00:20:13,480 You lost your son and want revenge, 393 00:20:15,960 --> 00:20:16,880 but does that mean 394 00:20:16,880 --> 00:20:18,680 my father's life doesn't count? 395 00:20:30,670 --> 00:20:31,930 What do you want then? 396 00:20:32,950 --> 00:20:34,410 You want us to just stop now 397 00:20:34,790 --> 00:20:36,120 and wait for execution? 398 00:20:37,350 --> 00:20:38,200 I don't care! 399 00:20:39,220 --> 00:20:40,620 Once I get my father back, 400 00:20:41,030 --> 00:20:42,000 you can do whatever you want, 401 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,310 and I absolutely won't stand in your way! 402 00:20:43,310 --> 00:20:44,070 Do you think this is 403 00:20:44,070 --> 00:20:45,550 just kids playing house? 404 00:20:54,960 --> 00:20:56,630 This is not a negotiation. 405 00:21:24,960 --> 00:21:25,940 Your heart 406 00:21:26,720 --> 00:21:28,720 seems to have something to say to me. 407 00:21:30,720 --> 00:21:31,650 What does it say? 408 00:21:31,790 --> 00:21:32,310 Shh. 409 00:21:34,400 --> 00:21:35,800 Let me listen carefully. 410 00:21:40,480 --> 00:21:41,270 It says 411 00:21:41,720 --> 00:21:42,640 it aches, 412 00:21:43,720 --> 00:21:45,580 betrayed by your closest friend. 413 00:21:46,200 --> 00:21:47,240 But it's okay. 414 00:21:48,070 --> 00:21:49,260 It's trying hard 415 00:21:49,330 --> 00:21:50,790 to heal little by little. 416 00:21:51,920 --> 00:21:52,550 Right. 417 00:21:54,510 --> 00:21:56,110 Because I have you by my side. 418 00:21:57,400 --> 00:21:58,380 It also says 419 00:21:59,160 --> 00:22:00,960 it doesn't want to be hurt again. 420 00:22:01,480 --> 00:22:03,070 If anything happens in the future, 421 00:22:03,070 --> 00:22:04,330 just tell me directly. 422 00:22:04,880 --> 00:22:06,340 Don't keep it to yourself. 423 00:22:06,920 --> 00:22:08,790 It doesn't want to be a messenger anymore. 424 00:22:08,790 --> 00:22:09,270 Okay. 425 00:22:11,350 --> 00:22:12,150 I promise you. 426 00:22:18,400 --> 00:22:19,930 But something's not right. 427 00:22:20,480 --> 00:22:21,460 It says 428 00:22:22,120 --> 00:22:23,580 it feels somewhat uneasy, 429 00:22:23,750 --> 00:22:25,830 because you're not telling me the truth. 430 00:22:25,830 --> 00:22:27,560 Nothing gets past you, does it? 431 00:22:32,300 --> 00:22:34,030 I'm worried about His Majesty. 432 00:22:34,600 --> 00:22:35,400 The Imperial Guards are under 433 00:22:35,400 --> 00:22:36,660 Murong Yao's command. 434 00:22:37,100 --> 00:22:39,230 Now that I discovered his true nature, 435 00:22:39,920 --> 00:22:40,750 I'm concerned that the Jinwu Guards 436 00:22:40,750 --> 00:22:42,550 won't be able to protect His Majesty properly. 437 00:22:42,550 --> 00:22:44,290 So you want to lead your men 438 00:22:44,510 --> 00:22:46,550 into the palace to protect His Majesty? 439 00:22:46,550 --> 00:22:47,850 But if you do that, 440 00:22:47,960 --> 00:22:49,160 you could be framed 441 00:22:49,240 --> 00:22:50,640 for attempting to rebel. 442 00:22:50,890 --> 00:22:52,220 My conscience is clear. 443 00:22:52,550 --> 00:22:54,880 Why should I fear such petty accusations? 444 00:22:55,680 --> 00:22:56,210 Alright. 445 00:22:57,550 --> 00:22:59,280 Since you've made up your mind, 446 00:22:59,780 --> 00:23:00,510 don't worry, 447 00:23:01,480 --> 00:23:02,440 I'll be with you. 448 00:23:06,550 --> 00:23:07,410 Your Highness! 449 00:23:15,920 --> 00:23:16,780 Your Highness. 450 00:23:17,550 --> 00:23:18,310 What's the matter? 451 00:23:18,310 --> 00:23:18,910 Wu Ying... 452 00:23:19,590 --> 00:23:21,300 She bled to death. 453 00:23:21,550 --> 00:23:22,440 She died? 454 00:23:25,790 --> 00:23:26,680 It's a pity that you didn't get to 455 00:23:26,680 --> 00:23:28,410 avenge her with your own hands. 456 00:23:28,710 --> 00:23:29,840 Do you want to go see? 457 00:23:31,030 --> 00:23:31,590 No need. 458 00:23:32,190 --> 00:23:33,720 I don't want to soil my eyes. 459 00:23:35,160 --> 00:23:35,830 Burn her. 460 00:23:38,200 --> 00:23:38,680 Sure. 461 00:23:39,440 --> 00:23:39,920 Sure. 462 00:23:48,620 --> 00:23:51,970 [Zhuang Residence] 463 00:24:04,830 --> 00:24:05,360 Please. 464 00:24:05,510 --> 00:24:06,000 Here. 465 00:24:07,000 --> 00:24:08,070 -Congratulations, Minister. -Congratulations, Minister. 466 00:24:08,070 --> 00:24:09,110 Thank you. 467 00:24:09,590 --> 00:24:10,300 Thank you. 468 00:24:12,620 --> 00:24:13,150 Father. 469 00:24:13,400 --> 00:24:15,730 I wish you longevity like the pine and crane, 470 00:24:15,730 --> 00:24:17,990 and fortune greater than the North Star. 471 00:24:24,100 --> 00:24:25,880 Fortune greater than the North Star? 472 00:24:25,880 --> 00:24:27,430 Have you lost your mind? 473 00:24:27,670 --> 00:24:30,060 The North Star represents the Emperor's position. 474 00:24:30,060 --> 00:24:31,400 Fortunately, there're no outsiders here. 475 00:24:31,400 --> 00:24:32,060 Otherwise, 476 00:24:32,350 --> 00:24:34,040 you'd be guilty of treason. 477 00:24:34,510 --> 00:24:35,030 Father. 478 00:24:35,100 --> 00:24:36,310 Let's not talk about this now. 479 00:24:36,310 --> 00:24:37,110 Didn't I tell you 480 00:24:37,110 --> 00:24:38,630 I prepared a surprise for you? 481 00:24:38,630 --> 00:24:39,500 Let me show you. 482 00:24:41,310 --> 00:24:41,830 Father. 483 00:24:42,160 --> 00:24:42,880 This is the birthday gift 484 00:24:42,880 --> 00:24:44,740 I've carefully prepared for you. 485 00:24:45,270 --> 00:24:46,270 I remember you said 486 00:24:46,270 --> 00:24:47,530 that after turning 55, 487 00:24:47,550 --> 00:24:48,640 you would petition His Majesty 488 00:24:48,640 --> 00:24:50,400 to retire and return to our hometown. 489 00:24:50,400 --> 00:24:52,030 So this past year, I've been searching diligently 490 00:24:52,030 --> 00:24:52,830 and finally found in Puzhou 491 00:24:52,830 --> 00:24:54,320 the largest fortress. 492 00:24:54,480 --> 00:24:56,270 This fortress has walls 50 feet high 493 00:24:56,270 --> 00:24:57,510 and watchtowers 200 feet tall. 494 00:24:57,510 --> 00:24:58,680 Inside, there're 10 halls, 9 pavilions, 495 00:24:58,680 --> 00:24:59,480 and 300 rooms. 496 00:24:59,720 --> 00:25:00,770 It can accommodate 1,000 horses. 497 00:25:00,770 --> 00:25:01,590 Inside, there's also 498 00:25:01,590 --> 00:25:02,680 a massive granary 499 00:25:02,750 --> 00:25:05,810 that can store enough food for 1,000 people for 3 years. 500 00:25:06,070 --> 00:25:08,710 Why would I need such a thing? 501 00:25:09,110 --> 00:25:10,180 Father, hold on. 502 00:25:10,350 --> 00:25:11,440 I haven't finished yet. 503 00:25:11,440 --> 00:25:12,830 I've also purchased the 10,000 acres of farmland 504 00:25:12,830 --> 00:25:13,760 surrounding it, 505 00:25:13,920 --> 00:25:15,550 enough to station 3,000 troops. 506 00:25:15,550 --> 00:25:17,240 You want to maintain a private army? 507 00:25:17,240 --> 00:25:18,790 Are you planning a rebellion? 508 00:25:18,790 --> 00:25:19,960 Why would I rebel? 509 00:25:20,160 --> 00:25:21,070 I just want to give our family 510 00:25:21,070 --> 00:25:22,470 a chance to live freely, 511 00:25:22,590 --> 00:25:24,240 without having to please others. 512 00:25:24,240 --> 00:25:24,700 Father, 513 00:25:25,000 --> 00:25:26,590 you've worked hard your whole life. 514 00:25:26,590 --> 00:25:28,690 It's time to enjoy some peace and comfort. 515 00:25:28,690 --> 00:25:29,910 Don't tell me 516 00:25:30,720 --> 00:25:31,200 you've already started 517 00:25:31,200 --> 00:25:32,860 preparing armor and weapons? 518 00:25:33,960 --> 00:25:35,110 You know me so well, Father. 519 00:25:35,110 --> 00:25:36,070 The designs are ready, 520 00:25:36,070 --> 00:25:36,930 but making them 521 00:25:37,000 --> 00:25:37,660 takes time. 522 00:25:38,310 --> 00:25:39,370 You cannot do this! 523 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:40,730 But, Father, 524 00:25:41,200 --> 00:25:41,920 you've worked hard your whole life, 525 00:25:41,920 --> 00:25:43,110 toiling for others. 526 00:25:43,590 --> 00:25:44,550 I just wanted to give you 527 00:25:44,550 --> 00:25:46,310 a chance to spend your later years in peace. 528 00:25:46,310 --> 00:25:47,590 With this fortress in Puzhou, 529 00:25:47,590 --> 00:25:48,760 you can rest easy. 530 00:25:48,880 --> 00:25:49,550 With our doors shut, 531 00:25:49,550 --> 00:25:50,590 even if the King of Heaven himself came, 532 00:25:50,590 --> 00:25:51,550 we wouldn't need to be afraid. 533 00:25:51,550 --> 00:25:53,640 You rose to power together with His Majesty, 534 00:25:53,640 --> 00:25:54,240 so why 535 00:25:54,310 --> 00:25:55,400 should you worship him 536 00:25:55,400 --> 00:25:56,640 and work day and night for him? 537 00:25:56,640 --> 00:25:58,240 You've really lost your mind! 538 00:25:58,240 --> 00:25:58,830 If anyone finds out, 539 00:25:58,830 --> 00:26:00,160 this is open rebellion! 540 00:26:00,790 --> 00:26:01,680 If I had known you had such 541 00:26:01,680 --> 00:26:02,940 treasonous thoughts, 542 00:26:02,960 --> 00:26:03,680 I should never have 543 00:26:03,680 --> 00:26:05,110 let you go out to gain experience! 544 00:26:05,110 --> 00:26:06,510 Go to Puzhou immediately 545 00:26:06,750 --> 00:26:07,810 and get rid of all these fortresses 546 00:26:07,810 --> 00:26:09,150 and farmhouses at once! 547 00:26:13,750 --> 00:26:14,750 Zhuang Jingheng. 548 00:26:15,170 --> 00:26:16,940 Someone has reported that you're harboring private troops 549 00:26:16,940 --> 00:26:18,140 with intent to rebel. 550 00:26:18,510 --> 00:26:19,400 Come with us. 551 00:26:20,240 --> 00:26:20,840 Father... 552 00:26:30,830 --> 00:26:31,400 Uncle. 553 00:26:32,110 --> 00:26:34,110 Physician Xu has prepared the pill. 554 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:47,240 Prepare the carriage. 555 00:26:47,240 --> 00:26:48,700 I'm going into the palace. 556 00:26:49,300 --> 00:26:53,470 [List of Dowry] 557 00:26:58,590 --> 00:27:00,030 That old emperor of Susha 558 00:27:00,030 --> 00:27:01,290 is quite interesting. 559 00:27:01,590 --> 00:27:03,420 His daughter eloped, 560 00:27:03,690 --> 00:27:06,220 yet he arranged for her dowry to be delivered. 561 00:27:06,590 --> 00:27:09,120 Besides the dowry, 562 00:27:09,350 --> 00:27:10,640 they've also sent 563 00:27:10,640 --> 00:27:12,160 a maid of Princess of Susha. 564 00:27:12,160 --> 00:27:13,100 By rights, 565 00:27:13,160 --> 00:27:14,590 both the maid and the dowry 566 00:27:14,590 --> 00:27:16,200 should be sent to Her Highness. 567 00:27:16,200 --> 00:27:18,640 It's just the Prince of Zhennan and his wife 568 00:27:18,640 --> 00:27:20,400 are both residing in the palace now, 569 00:27:20,400 --> 00:27:23,980 so I must ask for Your Majesty's instructions. 570 00:27:24,240 --> 00:27:24,890 Alright. 571 00:27:24,920 --> 00:27:26,320 Just send them to my place 572 00:27:27,160 --> 00:27:29,090 and hand them over to Bai Shouzhuo. 573 00:27:30,140 --> 00:27:32,070 Find accommodation for that maid. 574 00:27:32,150 --> 00:27:33,030 This matter 575 00:27:33,350 --> 00:27:34,160 must absolutely not 576 00:27:34,160 --> 00:27:35,490 be known to anyone else. 577 00:27:53,270 --> 00:27:54,130 Your Highness. 578 00:27:54,460 --> 00:27:57,070 The guards at the gate have indeed been withdrawn. 579 00:27:57,070 --> 00:27:57,810 Good. 580 00:27:58,750 --> 00:28:01,350 I'll take this opportunity to go out for a walk. 581 00:28:04,390 --> 00:28:04,990 By the way, 582 00:28:05,880 --> 00:28:06,770 take Princess Xiyang 583 00:28:06,770 --> 00:28:07,770 out for a walk too. 584 00:28:07,830 --> 00:28:09,960 She needs some fresh air after all these days. 585 00:28:09,960 --> 00:28:10,350 Yes. 586 00:28:30,200 --> 00:28:31,270 You may leave now. 587 00:28:31,670 --> 00:28:32,530 Yes. 588 00:29:04,030 --> 00:29:05,070 The water's cold. 589 00:29:20,230 --> 00:29:21,370 It's still cold. 590 00:30:40,030 --> 00:30:40,720 Feng. 591 00:30:42,400 --> 00:30:43,200 Never thought 592 00:30:43,840 --> 00:30:45,370 you'd see this day, did you? 593 00:30:46,830 --> 00:30:48,270 Lying before me, 594 00:30:48,550 --> 00:30:50,030 completely helpless, 595 00:30:50,720 --> 00:30:52,750 with your life in my hands. 596 00:30:54,160 --> 00:30:55,940 Do you regret 597 00:30:57,200 --> 00:30:59,300 what you said that day 598 00:31:00,410 --> 00:31:01,160 when I knelt before you, 599 00:31:01,160 --> 00:31:02,590 begging you 600 00:31:03,720 --> 00:31:05,110 to spare my son's life? 601 00:31:07,640 --> 00:31:08,970 Prime Minister Zhuang. 602 00:31:10,110 --> 00:31:12,370 You've always been impartial 603 00:31:12,480 --> 00:31:13,800 and strictly fair. 604 00:31:13,820 --> 00:31:15,270 You've never once asked me 605 00:31:15,270 --> 00:31:17,750 for mercy out of personal feelings, 606 00:31:17,830 --> 00:31:19,550 nor bent the law for private gain. 607 00:31:19,550 --> 00:31:20,610 I beg Your Majesty. 608 00:31:21,590 --> 00:31:22,920 He's my only son. 609 00:31:23,640 --> 00:31:27,070 I boldly beg Your Majesty to spare his life. 610 00:31:30,960 --> 00:31:32,020 Look for yourself. 611 00:31:33,200 --> 00:31:33,960 All these 612 00:31:34,880 --> 00:31:37,440 are memorials denouncing him. 613 00:31:38,200 --> 00:31:39,720 Hiding weapons and private troops 614 00:31:39,720 --> 00:31:40,960 with intent to rebel— 615 00:31:41,160 --> 00:31:43,510 that's the grave crime of treason, 616 00:31:44,400 --> 00:31:46,880 punishable by the extermination of his entire nine-lineage family. 617 00:31:46,880 --> 00:31:49,400 I've already spared your entire family 618 00:31:49,510 --> 00:31:50,440 out of consideration 619 00:31:50,440 --> 00:31:52,550 for your loyal service. 620 00:31:53,110 --> 00:31:53,900 Zhuang Shen. 621 00:31:54,680 --> 00:31:57,000 You're the Prime Minister of Susha. 622 00:31:58,110 --> 00:31:59,840 If I were to grant your request, 623 00:31:59,960 --> 00:32:01,680 how would I command the respect of all 624 00:32:01,680 --> 00:32:03,880 and face the entire court of officials? 625 00:32:03,920 --> 00:32:05,380 If you were in my position, 626 00:32:06,070 --> 00:32:07,070 what would you do? 627 00:32:14,720 --> 00:32:16,050 I also watched Jingheng 628 00:32:16,450 --> 00:32:18,220 grow up. 629 00:32:19,090 --> 00:32:20,510 Though he committed a grave crime 630 00:32:20,510 --> 00:32:22,350 and cannot be honored in the ancestral temple, 631 00:32:22,350 --> 00:32:23,550 I'll allow you 632 00:32:24,790 --> 00:32:26,320 to give him a proper burial. 633 00:32:26,720 --> 00:32:28,500 You traded your son 634 00:32:29,930 --> 00:32:32,490 for the peace of my kingdom— 635 00:32:34,030 --> 00:32:34,830 I'll remember 636 00:32:36,510 --> 00:32:37,840 this debt of gratitude. 637 00:32:48,880 --> 00:32:49,400 You said 638 00:32:51,460 --> 00:32:52,750 I traded my son 639 00:32:53,790 --> 00:32:55,900 for the peace of your kingdom, 640 00:32:56,270 --> 00:32:59,130 and you claimed to remember that debt of gratitude. 641 00:33:03,590 --> 00:33:04,390 I've always 642 00:33:05,880 --> 00:33:07,550 kept that debt in my heart. 643 00:33:11,750 --> 00:33:12,960 13 years. 644 00:33:16,230 --> 00:33:17,510 It's been 13 years! 645 00:33:18,070 --> 00:33:19,000 Not for one day 646 00:33:19,000 --> 00:33:21,330 or even one hour have I forgotten about it! 647 00:33:23,510 --> 00:33:25,110 Jingheng didn't have to die. 648 00:33:25,400 --> 00:33:27,000 What crime had he committed? 649 00:33:28,400 --> 00:33:29,870 All he did was spend money 650 00:33:29,920 --> 00:33:30,830 to buy a house. 651 00:33:31,240 --> 00:33:32,830 He only slightly overstepped his bounds, 652 00:33:32,830 --> 00:33:34,830 but he didn't actually do anything! 653 00:33:36,110 --> 00:33:37,510 It was all because of you. 654 00:33:37,640 --> 00:33:38,900 It was me you resented! 655 00:33:39,110 --> 00:33:40,670 You blamed me 656 00:33:41,270 --> 00:33:42,790 for the late Empress's death. 657 00:33:42,790 --> 00:33:44,000 But why make Jingheng 658 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,660 suffer for it all? 659 00:33:53,200 --> 00:33:53,790 8 days. 660 00:33:55,400 --> 00:33:56,830 During the 8 days you've been lying here, 661 00:33:56,830 --> 00:33:58,070 I could've killed you at any moment 662 00:33:58,070 --> 00:33:59,300 to avenge Jingheng! 663 00:33:59,960 --> 00:34:02,240 Even if the Jinwu Guards killed me afterward, 664 00:34:02,240 --> 00:34:04,590 it would only be a life for a life! 665 00:34:11,920 --> 00:34:13,030 What's the worth 666 00:34:15,800 --> 00:34:17,530 of this old life of mine anyway? 667 00:34:20,590 --> 00:34:21,670 But I won't let you 668 00:34:21,670 --> 00:34:22,920 die so easily. 669 00:34:23,840 --> 00:34:25,110 I want you to watch 670 00:34:25,150 --> 00:34:26,880 your son die with your own eyes. 671 00:34:27,760 --> 00:34:29,190 I want you to feel 672 00:34:29,280 --> 00:34:31,340 the agony of losing a child yourself! 673 00:34:34,510 --> 00:34:36,239 I've prepared the pill for you. 674 00:34:37,510 --> 00:34:39,230 As soon as I catch Feng Suige, 675 00:34:40,710 --> 00:34:42,310 I'll make you take this pill. 676 00:34:42,510 --> 00:34:43,840 This is a miraculous pill. 677 00:34:43,840 --> 00:34:44,770 Once you take it, 678 00:34:45,280 --> 00:34:47,230 you'll immediately regain consciousness, 679 00:34:47,230 --> 00:34:49,150 so you can see your son die right before your eyes 680 00:34:49,150 --> 00:34:50,440 in a sober state! 681 00:34:52,710 --> 00:34:54,110 Unfortunately, though. 682 00:34:55,590 --> 00:34:57,850 Unfortunately, this pill is poisonous. 683 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,030 After you take it, 684 00:34:59,400 --> 00:35:00,800 you'll die within 5 days. 685 00:35:01,800 --> 00:35:03,710 How I wish you wouldn't die. 686 00:35:04,510 --> 00:35:06,310 I wish you could suffer as I have, 687 00:35:10,510 --> 00:35:13,370 enduring the pain of losing your child for 13 years! 688 00:35:14,030 --> 00:35:16,000 Only that would be fair! 689 00:35:28,510 --> 00:35:29,190 Today is 690 00:35:29,190 --> 00:35:30,850 the last time I came to see you. 691 00:35:31,030 --> 00:35:33,070 These words have been hidden in my heart 692 00:35:33,070 --> 00:35:34,030 for too long, 693 00:35:35,550 --> 00:35:37,150 and I had to say them out loud. 694 00:35:37,360 --> 00:35:38,290 It's just a shame 695 00:35:40,150 --> 00:35:41,590 that you can't hear me. 696 00:35:43,800 --> 00:35:45,440 You old bastard, 697 00:35:47,440 --> 00:35:49,150 still luckier than I am. 698 00:36:16,150 --> 00:36:16,670 Yesterday, when they 699 00:36:16,670 --> 00:36:18,190 returned to Zhengnian Villa, 700 00:36:18,190 --> 00:36:18,880 Fang asked 701 00:36:18,880 --> 00:36:20,210 when Master would come. 702 00:36:20,930 --> 00:36:21,320 I wonder 703 00:36:21,320 --> 00:36:22,850 if they've settled in well. 704 00:36:23,000 --> 00:36:24,210 Don't worry, My Lady. 705 00:36:24,280 --> 00:36:25,670 They're all very sensible. 706 00:36:25,670 --> 00:36:26,760 They understand that Miss Yixiao 707 00:36:26,760 --> 00:36:28,510 has important matters to attend to. 708 00:36:28,510 --> 00:36:29,110 I asked Mr. Qin 709 00:36:29,110 --> 00:36:30,440 to hire a tutor for them, 710 00:36:30,510 --> 00:36:31,230 and they've agreed 711 00:36:31,230 --> 00:36:32,890 to settle down here properly. 712 00:36:33,760 --> 00:36:34,570 That's good. 713 00:36:35,710 --> 00:36:37,150 This is Physician Hou's prescription. 714 00:36:37,150 --> 00:36:38,150 Instruct someone 715 00:36:38,150 --> 00:36:40,000 to give him medicine on time every day. 716 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:41,070 He's out of danger now. 717 00:36:41,070 --> 00:36:42,530 He'll wake up in a few days. 718 00:36:42,630 --> 00:36:43,070 Got it. 719 00:36:43,810 --> 00:36:44,410 By the way, 720 00:36:44,840 --> 00:36:46,470 go help me pack a few things. 721 00:36:46,550 --> 00:36:48,080 I'm going on a long journey. 722 00:36:48,360 --> 00:36:49,030 My Lady, you... 723 00:36:49,030 --> 00:36:50,510 You're not going to that 724 00:36:50,630 --> 00:36:52,960 so-called mysterious place, are you? 725 00:36:53,280 --> 00:36:53,810 Yes, I am. 726 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,340 I promised Sister. 727 00:36:55,920 --> 00:36:57,500 Still no news of Ning Fei? 728 00:36:58,880 --> 00:36:59,720 Don't worry. 729 00:36:59,760 --> 00:37:01,230 I pestered my father for information. 730 00:37:01,230 --> 00:37:02,280 The place where Ning Fei was sent 731 00:37:02,280 --> 00:37:03,480 is called the Storm Alliance. 732 00:37:03,480 --> 00:37:04,190 My father said 733 00:37:04,190 --> 00:37:05,710 those of the Storm Alliance are very skilled. 734 00:37:05,710 --> 00:37:08,310 They'll definitely be able to revive Ning Fei. 735 00:37:08,840 --> 00:37:09,550 Rest assured. 736 00:37:09,550 --> 00:37:10,730 Once I return to Zhengnian Villa 737 00:37:10,730 --> 00:37:12,360 and get Fang and the others settled, 738 00:37:12,360 --> 00:37:13,960 I'll go visit the Storm Alliance in person 739 00:37:13,960 --> 00:37:15,560 and check on Ning Fei for you. 740 00:37:19,280 --> 00:37:19,920 So do you know 741 00:37:19,920 --> 00:37:21,520 where the Storm Alliance is? 742 00:37:21,960 --> 00:37:22,670 Of course. 743 00:37:23,110 --> 00:37:24,110 My father knows all too well 744 00:37:24,110 --> 00:37:24,880 how I can never stop digging 745 00:37:24,880 --> 00:37:26,110 once I start asking questions. 746 00:37:26,110 --> 00:37:27,350 I kept pestering him, 747 00:37:27,550 --> 00:37:28,750 so he finally told me. 748 00:37:28,920 --> 00:37:29,450 But wait. 749 00:37:30,190 --> 00:37:31,070 Master sent a letter 750 00:37:31,070 --> 00:37:32,280 instructing Mr. Qin 751 00:37:32,400 --> 00:37:33,400 to watch over you, My Lady, 752 00:37:33,400 --> 00:37:34,860 and not let you wander off. 753 00:37:35,070 --> 00:37:35,940 Eleven. 754 00:37:36,320 --> 00:37:38,580 You just be good and stay here, all right? 755 00:37:39,000 --> 00:37:39,710 I... 756 00:37:42,320 --> 00:37:45,870 [Linfang Hall] 757 00:37:57,030 --> 00:37:58,350 A life of deep affection 758 00:37:58,350 --> 00:38:00,550 and perfect harmony as husband and wife— 759 00:38:00,550 --> 00:38:01,880 that I cannot grant you. 760 00:38:02,710 --> 00:38:04,550 Princess, there's nothing I can do 761 00:38:04,550 --> 00:38:05,810 about your obsession. 762 00:38:49,710 --> 00:38:51,170 Greetings, Your Majesty. 763 00:38:53,000 --> 00:38:55,190 Princess, did you personally pick these flowers 764 00:38:55,190 --> 00:38:56,650 for the Prince of Zhennan? 765 00:38:58,030 --> 00:38:59,920 Such touching devotion. 766 00:39:02,070 --> 00:39:03,600 Unfortunately, my brother 767 00:39:03,760 --> 00:39:04,810 is too stubborn. 768 00:39:05,150 --> 00:39:06,460 Once he's made up his mind, 769 00:39:06,460 --> 00:39:08,210 it's nearly impossible to change it. 770 00:39:08,210 --> 00:39:09,220 No one else knows this, 771 00:39:09,220 --> 00:39:09,710 but I 772 00:39:09,960 --> 00:39:11,560 am the one who knows him best. 773 00:39:11,760 --> 00:39:13,380 What do you mean by that, Your Majesty? 774 00:39:13,380 --> 00:39:14,320 After all, I've been 775 00:39:14,320 --> 00:39:15,980 his brother for so many years. 776 00:39:16,360 --> 00:39:17,960 Back then, I beat him, scolded him, 777 00:39:17,960 --> 00:39:19,550 imprisoned him in the imperial jail, 778 00:39:19,550 --> 00:39:21,950 yet he still refused to admit his mistakes. 779 00:39:21,960 --> 00:39:23,960 That's just the kind of person he is. 780 00:39:26,280 --> 00:39:27,750 I'm feeling unwell 781 00:39:28,060 --> 00:39:29,320 and must take my leave. 782 00:39:30,320 --> 00:39:31,920 Are you leaving the flowers? 783 00:39:35,400 --> 00:39:36,590 Giving such beautiful flowers 784 00:39:36,590 --> 00:39:37,110 to my 785 00:39:37,110 --> 00:39:38,030 romantically clueless brother 786 00:39:38,030 --> 00:39:39,190 would be such a waste. 787 00:39:39,190 --> 00:39:42,390 Fresh blooms are meant to be paired with beautiful women. 788 00:39:43,710 --> 00:39:45,310 If His Highness enjoys them, 789 00:39:45,400 --> 00:39:46,760 then they won't be wasted. 790 00:39:46,760 --> 00:39:49,000 Too bad he doesn't know how to cherish beauty. 791 00:39:49,000 --> 00:39:49,730 If I were him, 792 00:39:50,360 --> 00:39:51,670 I wouldn't let a beauty 793 00:39:51,710 --> 00:39:53,440 stand here brooding all alone. 794 00:39:56,150 --> 00:39:58,750 Please show some self-respect, Your Majesty! 795 00:40:05,840 --> 00:40:06,630 This is the first time 796 00:40:06,630 --> 00:40:08,560 anyone dares to treat me like that. 797 00:40:09,510 --> 00:40:10,320 Interesting. 798 00:40:39,550 --> 00:40:41,750 His Highness is waiting for you inside. 799 00:40:43,760 --> 00:40:45,000 His Highness's instruction: 800 00:40:45,000 --> 00:40:46,280 everyone, eat first! 801 00:40:47,360 --> 00:40:48,030 Yes! 802 00:40:53,920 --> 00:40:55,000 What has His Highness summoned 803 00:40:55,000 --> 00:40:56,150 the Qiongqi Unit here for? 804 00:40:56,150 --> 00:40:57,670 These are a bunch of lunatics. 805 00:40:57,670 --> 00:40:58,590 Every single one of them 806 00:40:58,590 --> 00:41:00,520 has dozens of lives on their hands. 807 00:41:01,440 --> 00:41:02,000 Yun Qing. 808 00:41:02,480 --> 00:41:03,640 Give them a heads-up 809 00:41:03,840 --> 00:41:04,590 that when they meet Miss Yixiao, 810 00:41:04,590 --> 00:41:05,990 they must not act rashly. 811 00:41:10,670 --> 00:41:11,530 Your Highness. 812 00:41:11,670 --> 00:41:12,510 You want the Qiongqi Unit to enter the palace 813 00:41:12,510 --> 00:41:13,320 to protect His Majesty? 814 00:41:13,320 --> 00:41:14,120 That's right. 815 00:41:14,480 --> 00:41:16,360 They'll enter as my household guards, 816 00:41:16,360 --> 00:41:17,490 with no waist tokens 817 00:41:17,960 --> 00:41:18,800 and no armor. 818 00:41:19,550 --> 00:41:20,320 This is the only plan 819 00:41:20,320 --> 00:41:21,650 we can think of right now 820 00:41:21,880 --> 00:41:22,510 that won't give anyone leverage 821 00:41:22,510 --> 00:41:23,550 against us. 822 00:41:23,960 --> 00:41:25,360 If soldiers of the Feng Battalion were to appear 823 00:41:25,360 --> 00:41:26,550 to protect His Majesty, 824 00:41:26,550 --> 00:41:27,400 people would suspect 825 00:41:27,400 --> 00:41:28,920 the First Prince of plotting rebellion. 826 00:41:28,920 --> 00:41:29,610 Then 827 00:41:29,840 --> 00:41:31,070 Prime Minister Zhuang would mobilize troops 828 00:41:31,070 --> 00:41:32,630 to surround the Feng Battalion. 829 00:41:32,630 --> 00:41:33,320 So our only option is 830 00:41:33,320 --> 00:41:34,400 to achieve great effect with little force— 831 00:41:34,400 --> 00:41:35,230 enter the palace as household guards 832 00:41:35,230 --> 00:41:36,440 to protect His Majesty 833 00:41:36,440 --> 00:41:37,480 until he wakes up. 834 00:41:57,070 --> 00:41:57,930 Your Highness. 835 00:41:58,630 --> 00:41:59,760 This is Fu Yixiao, 836 00:42:00,840 --> 00:42:02,320 Jinxiu's finest archer. 837 00:42:07,480 --> 00:42:08,840 She's one of our own now. 838 00:42:10,670 --> 00:42:12,280 Your Highness, you summoned us. 839 00:42:12,280 --> 00:42:13,320 Who do you want us to deal with? 840 00:42:13,320 --> 00:42:15,550 Come with me to enter the palace to protect His Majesty. 841 00:42:15,550 --> 00:42:17,030 If anyone threatens His Majesty, 842 00:42:17,030 --> 00:42:18,190 no matter who they are, 843 00:42:18,190 --> 00:42:19,920 kill them without hesitation. 844 00:42:19,920 --> 00:42:21,360 As you command, Your Highness. 845 00:42:21,360 --> 00:42:22,360 Whoever Your Highness wants dealt with, 846 00:42:22,360 --> 00:42:23,690 we'll take care of them. 847 00:42:24,480 --> 00:42:25,670 You just need to take your men 848 00:42:25,670 --> 00:42:27,230 and guard outside His Majesty's chambers. 849 00:42:27,230 --> 00:42:27,920 I'll assist you. 850 00:42:27,920 --> 00:42:29,030 When we work, 851 00:42:29,070 --> 00:42:30,670 we don't need anyone's help. 852 00:42:30,670 --> 00:42:31,930 After I finish the job, 853 00:42:32,360 --> 00:42:34,020 I'll challenge you to a match. 854 00:42:34,070 --> 00:42:34,840 Anytime. 855 00:42:35,150 --> 00:42:35,750 Very well. 856 00:42:37,150 --> 00:42:39,230 Keep your mouth shut if you don't want trouble. 857 00:42:39,230 --> 00:42:40,960 From now on, what Fu Yixiao says 858 00:42:41,400 --> 00:42:43,510 represents my will. 859 00:42:50,180 --> 00:42:52,280 To work alongside the famous Fu Yixiao 860 00:42:52,280 --> 00:42:53,670 and fight enemies together 861 00:42:53,670 --> 00:42:55,960 is my greatest honor. 862 00:42:56,880 --> 00:42:57,610 Don't worry. 863 00:42:57,630 --> 00:42:59,360 You won't need to lift a finger. 864 00:42:59,510 --> 00:43:00,710 Those Imperial Guards 865 00:43:00,710 --> 00:43:02,590 live on meager rations. 866 00:43:02,920 --> 00:43:04,250 They're all weaklings. 867 00:43:04,480 --> 00:43:05,440 All the better. 868 00:43:39,150 --> 00:43:40,840 After finishing your meal, get changed 869 00:43:40,840 --> 00:43:41,920 and get ready to go. 870 00:43:42,400 --> 00:43:43,230 Yes!