1 00:00:56,312 --> 00:01:02,600 (The Shadow Sovereign) 2 00:01:29,938 --> 00:01:33,080 I slept really well last night. 3 00:01:33,472 --> 00:01:35,845 These are rewards for you. 4 00:01:46,076 --> 00:01:49,223 Looks like you truly see me as... 5 00:01:57,331 --> 00:01:58,545 Well, that's fine. 6 00:01:59,091 --> 00:02:02,152 Thank you for these gifts, Your Highness. 7 00:02:08,555 --> 00:02:11,059 Please help me pawn off all of these. 8 00:02:11,282 --> 00:02:12,363 Use the money we get from them 9 00:02:12,387 --> 00:02:15,161 to set up more soup kitchens for the refugees outside the city. 10 00:02:16,074 --> 00:02:17,769 And buy some books 11 00:02:18,178 --> 00:02:20,477 and writing supplies for our fellow students. 12 00:02:21,042 --> 00:02:22,256 Where do you get them? 13 00:02:24,841 --> 00:02:26,816 Of course, the source is clean. 14 00:02:27,281 --> 00:02:30,172 Let's just call it taking from the rich to help the poor. 15 00:02:31,451 --> 00:02:32,771 But let's put that aside for now. 16 00:02:32,841 --> 00:02:33,966 Today, 17 00:02:34,249 --> 00:02:37,251 I have a "taking from the rich for the poor" plan to discuss with you. 18 00:02:38,929 --> 00:02:41,831 You just joined the Ministry of Revenue, and you're already risking it. 19 00:02:43,162 --> 00:02:45,096 The one who really gets me is you, Le Sheng. 20 00:02:45,986 --> 00:02:47,682 Now that you've landed an influential partner, 21 00:02:47,706 --> 00:02:49,360 why bother putting yourself at risk? 22 00:02:52,673 --> 00:02:54,029 All these gold and silver ingots 23 00:02:54,120 --> 00:02:56,933 are really just charity from that person. 24 00:02:57,313 --> 00:03:00,513 But the only ones I can truly trust with my life are my closest friends. 25 00:03:01,226 --> 00:03:02,597 Le Sheng, you're different. 26 00:03:07,523 --> 00:03:09,600 Tell me. What's the plan? 27 00:03:11,769 --> 00:03:14,609 - You want to investigate the Crown Prince's private treasury? - Yes. 28 00:03:14,642 --> 00:03:16,183 While checking the accounts, 29 00:03:16,274 --> 00:03:18,155 I found that the Crown Prince hired many refugees 30 00:03:18,179 --> 00:03:19,579 under the guise of disaster relief, 31 00:03:19,664 --> 00:03:21,190 and paid them in grains instead of money. 32 00:03:21,214 --> 00:03:23,014 That was the Crown Prince's scheme all along. 33 00:03:24,345 --> 00:03:27,200 The only way now is to follow Commander Cui's grain transport soldiers 34 00:03:27,329 --> 00:03:29,206 to locate the Crown Prince's private treasury. 35 00:03:29,345 --> 00:03:30,582 That's the only solution. 36 00:03:30,673 --> 00:03:32,567 - Stay alert. - Yes, Commander. 37 00:03:32,889 --> 00:03:35,223 But even if you find the private treasury, 38 00:03:35,388 --> 00:03:36,922 how can you prove 39 00:03:37,179 --> 00:03:39,460 that the grains inside belong to the Ministry of Revenue? 40 00:03:39,751 --> 00:03:40,868 Don't worry, Your Highness. 41 00:03:40,949 --> 00:03:42,869 In the latest batch of grains for canal repairs, 42 00:03:43,002 --> 00:03:44,880 I mixed in special rice bran as a marker. 43 00:03:45,067 --> 00:03:46,856 When it enters the Crown Prince's private treasury, 44 00:03:46,880 --> 00:03:48,597 I'll definitely be able to trace it. 45 00:03:48,808 --> 00:03:51,960 - How dare you... - I know this is risky. 46 00:03:52,361 --> 00:03:54,953 But for the sake of the country and to ease His Majesty's burdens, 47 00:03:54,977 --> 00:03:56,232 my own safety 48 00:03:56,674 --> 00:03:58,008 isn't worth mentioning. 49 00:03:58,371 --> 00:04:00,793 I promise that this action of mine 50 00:04:01,200 --> 00:04:04,135 will never implicate the Ministry of Revenue or Your Highness. 51 00:04:07,170 --> 00:04:09,874 You're truly a loyal and brave Top Scholar Shen. 52 00:04:10,088 --> 00:04:11,946 I really didn't misjudge you. 53 00:04:12,305 --> 00:04:13,865 Go ahead and investigate without worry. 54 00:04:14,545 --> 00:04:15,840 If you need anything, 55 00:04:16,337 --> 00:04:18,152 I'll fully support you. 56 00:04:19,003 --> 00:04:20,217 Thank you, Your Highness. 57 00:04:21,306 --> 00:04:23,479 (Since you want to take that risk yourself, ) 58 00:04:23,649 --> 00:04:25,663 (don't blame me for it.) 59 00:04:41,146 --> 00:04:43,280 Your Majesty, your medicine is here. 60 00:04:48,712 --> 00:04:51,727 Princess Zhao Yang requests an audience with His Majesty! 61 00:04:59,155 --> 00:05:01,705 I, Zhao Yang, your daughter, wish Your Majesty good health. 62 00:05:10,747 --> 00:05:13,201 I am not well. 63 00:05:16,211 --> 00:05:17,425 I'm deeply troubled by that. 64 00:05:18,146 --> 00:05:19,480 Troubled? 65 00:05:20,279 --> 00:05:24,093 You look obedient on the surface. 66 00:05:24,578 --> 00:05:27,192 But your hand has reached all the way 67 00:05:27,346 --> 00:05:30,125 toward the top scholar from humble origins whom I've chosen. 68 00:05:32,729 --> 00:05:35,840 I started the imperial exam and promoted those from humble backgrounds 69 00:05:35,953 --> 00:05:38,087 to bring new blood to the court. 70 00:05:38,305 --> 00:05:40,399 Not to send them to their deaths. 71 00:05:41,296 --> 00:05:43,550 You pushed Shen Xiao into the Ministry of Revenue. 72 00:05:44,586 --> 00:05:46,040 What are you trying to do? 73 00:05:51,490 --> 00:05:52,661 Father. 74 00:05:53,075 --> 00:05:55,750 The noble families are taking advantage of the disaster to hoard goods, 75 00:05:55,774 --> 00:05:57,215 profiting off the country's misfortune. 76 00:05:57,239 --> 00:05:59,106 The Crown Prince is misled by the noble families, 77 00:05:59,130 --> 00:06:01,103 and doesn't understand your good intentions. 78 00:06:01,455 --> 00:06:03,096 With guidance from you, 79 00:06:03,242 --> 00:06:05,200 I know I should help the Crown Prince plan more. 80 00:06:05,443 --> 00:06:07,018 The drought is severe now, 81 00:06:07,434 --> 00:06:08,808 and the people are restless. 82 00:06:08,994 --> 00:06:10,750 I hope to use Shen Xiao's abilities 83 00:06:10,857 --> 00:06:13,640 to recover the treasury for the court and bring peace to the nation. 84 00:06:14,226 --> 00:06:17,308 I also hope the Crown Prince can discern people's true character 85 00:06:17,451 --> 00:06:19,464 and understand your good intentions. 86 00:06:22,913 --> 00:06:25,991 So, you still remember. 87 00:06:28,210 --> 00:06:29,625 I wouldn't dare forget. 88 00:06:33,513 --> 00:06:35,200 The sky was glowing with rosy clouds, 89 00:06:35,281 --> 00:06:36,896 and golden light filled the heavens. 90 00:06:37,593 --> 00:06:39,031 The people are full of complaints 91 00:06:39,146 --> 00:06:41,240 after I started those massive construction projects. 92 00:06:41,346 --> 00:06:43,943 These auspicious signs you used from the heavens 93 00:06:44,106 --> 00:06:45,719 came at just the right time. 94 00:06:46,954 --> 00:06:48,728 What reward do you want? 95 00:06:49,474 --> 00:06:51,087 I don't wish for any reward. 96 00:06:51,664 --> 00:06:53,438 I only wish to ease your burdens. 97 00:06:54,217 --> 00:06:55,431 Speak. 98 00:06:57,435 --> 00:06:59,716 While I was overseeing the construction of Qianfo Temple, 99 00:07:00,248 --> 00:07:01,920 I happened to intercept a memorial from the clerk 100 00:07:01,944 --> 00:07:03,624 of the Ministry of Revenue, Shen Qing Zhi. 101 00:07:04,410 --> 00:07:07,370 It was filled with slander and false accusations against the Crown Prince. 102 00:07:07,722 --> 00:07:09,960 I was shocked and burned it right away. 103 00:07:10,863 --> 00:07:13,972 But unexpectedly, this person recently fell off a cliff. 104 00:07:14,105 --> 00:07:15,879 I'm afraid there's more to this story. 105 00:07:16,034 --> 00:07:18,151 If someone with an agenda uses it, 106 00:07:18,253 --> 00:07:20,306 it could damage the court's reputation. 107 00:07:22,777 --> 00:07:24,311 A lowly official 108 00:07:24,537 --> 00:07:26,272 trying to frame the Crown Prince 109 00:07:26,578 --> 00:07:28,400 is not worth pitying. 110 00:07:28,765 --> 00:07:31,206 Zhao Yang, you did the right thing. 111 00:07:38,938 --> 00:07:40,152 You're even 112 00:07:40,722 --> 00:07:42,256 smarter than I thought. 113 00:07:42,562 --> 00:07:43,878 The Crown Prince 114 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:47,705 needs someone as wise as you and knows what's important by his side. 115 00:07:47,810 --> 00:07:48,928 From now on, 116 00:07:49,019 --> 00:07:52,456 you must advise and support the Crown Prince more. 117 00:07:52,572 --> 00:07:53,865 I hope 118 00:07:54,335 --> 00:07:55,652 you will always use 119 00:07:55,761 --> 00:07:58,495 your cleverness in the right place. 120 00:07:59,649 --> 00:08:02,400 Yes, Father. I won't let you down. 121 00:08:04,265 --> 00:08:06,385 (The Crown Prince treats lives like they're nothing.) 122 00:08:06,529 --> 00:08:08,583 (He's not fit to be the future heir.) 123 00:08:08,780 --> 00:08:10,554 (If we really want to replace him, ) 124 00:08:10,778 --> 00:08:13,632 (His Majesty needs to catch him making an even bigger mistake.) 125 00:08:13,987 --> 00:08:16,640 (This isn't something a righteous little official) 126 00:08:16,762 --> 00:08:18,927 (can pull off with a few impeachment letters.) 127 00:08:19,082 --> 00:08:20,496 (You have to make His Majesty) 128 00:08:20,635 --> 00:08:22,249 (unable to tolerate him anymore.) 129 00:08:22,890 --> 00:08:27,492 Even if it's for the Crown Prince and the country, 130 00:08:28,112 --> 00:08:29,887 letting Shen Xiao investigate 131 00:08:30,257 --> 00:08:32,047 is still way too risky. 132 00:08:32,352 --> 00:08:35,660 I can allow him to try. 133 00:08:37,042 --> 00:08:38,097 But 134 00:08:38,642 --> 00:08:41,417 you need to support him from the sidelines. 135 00:08:43,440 --> 00:08:45,494 I will keep Shen Xiao safe. 136 00:08:55,530 --> 00:08:56,864 I'll take my leave. 137 00:08:58,453 --> 00:08:59,667 (Shen Xiao.) 138 00:08:59,803 --> 00:09:02,753 (It's confirmed that the noble families are manipulating the Crown Prince.) 139 00:09:02,777 --> 00:09:04,094 (If you die, ) 140 00:09:04,175 --> 00:09:06,907 (it'll completely turn the Crown Prince against the Emperor.) 141 00:09:07,107 --> 00:09:09,703 (Whether you solve the Yongtong Canal issue or not, ) 142 00:09:09,785 --> 00:09:12,879 (you'll still help weaken the noble families.) 143 00:09:15,658 --> 00:09:17,720 (Wannian Granary) 144 00:09:29,905 --> 00:09:31,597 - Stay alert. - Roger that. 145 00:10:19,553 --> 00:10:20,706 (This is not right.) 146 00:10:21,775 --> 00:10:23,815 (These aren't grains from the Ministry of Revenue.) 147 00:10:45,000 --> 00:10:46,600 Aren't you Censor Shen? 148 00:10:47,002 --> 00:10:48,816 You sneaked into the Princess's granary. 149 00:10:49,033 --> 00:10:52,015 What secrets are you trying to find in these rice sacks? 150 00:11:00,409 --> 00:11:02,635 I've really underestimated you, Top Scholar. 151 00:11:02,765 --> 00:11:04,844 Since you won't show your true face, 152 00:11:04,935 --> 00:11:06,840 don't blame us if you get hurt. 153 00:11:32,284 --> 00:11:34,071 - Commander is hurt. - Stop him! 154 00:11:34,161 --> 00:11:35,672 Commander, are you okay? 155 00:12:34,482 --> 00:12:36,520 - Go after him! - Roger that! 156 00:12:37,265 --> 00:12:39,791 I didn't expect you could ride so well. 157 00:12:39,994 --> 00:12:42,674 I didn't expect you could actually injure Prince Consort Cui. 158 00:12:55,232 --> 00:12:56,446 Stop right there! 159 00:13:02,281 --> 00:13:03,495 Get off your horse. 160 00:13:09,953 --> 00:13:11,167 Wait up for me! 161 00:13:11,906 --> 00:13:13,120 Turn around. 162 00:13:26,233 --> 00:13:28,768 Commander Cui, long time no see. Hope you've been well. 163 00:13:32,050 --> 00:13:34,410 This is the Map Commissioner Badge bestowed by His Majesty. 164 00:13:35,426 --> 00:13:37,000 Map Commissioner? 165 00:13:38,065 --> 00:13:40,120 Are you the Seventh Prince? 166 00:13:42,321 --> 00:13:43,696 I, Cui Jin Zhi, 167 00:13:44,737 --> 00:13:46,057 pay my respects to Your Highness. 168 00:13:47,795 --> 00:13:49,064 It's been a long time. 169 00:13:49,770 --> 00:13:52,744 Your Highness, what brings you to the wilderness so late at night? 170 00:13:54,329 --> 00:13:57,080 I'm observing the stars tonight to map the land. 171 00:13:58,289 --> 00:14:00,184 Commander Cui, who are you chasing after 172 00:14:00,461 --> 00:14:02,208 so late at night with your troops? 173 00:14:02,289 --> 00:14:04,287 I'm after a wanted criminal. 174 00:14:04,410 --> 00:14:07,284 Have you seen anyone suspicious around? 175 00:14:07,481 --> 00:14:08,775 I haven't seen anyone. 176 00:14:14,877 --> 00:14:16,944 Commander Cui, are you suspecting me? 177 00:14:18,651 --> 00:14:19,865 I wouldn't dare. 178 00:14:20,121 --> 00:14:21,415 If you wouldn't dare, 179 00:14:22,145 --> 00:14:23,843 then stop following me. 180 00:14:39,205 --> 00:14:40,245 Commander. 181 00:14:40,327 --> 00:14:43,527 How come I've never heard of the Seventh Prince? 182 00:14:44,304 --> 00:14:45,662 He was born with white hair. 183 00:14:45,786 --> 00:14:47,352 So he was seen as a bad omen. 184 00:14:47,835 --> 00:14:49,546 He was ordered to leave the palace seven years ago. 185 00:14:49,570 --> 00:14:51,600 Why would he be back right this moment? 186 00:14:51,755 --> 00:14:53,849 And just when Shen Xiao escaped. 187 00:14:55,539 --> 00:14:56,846 There's something off about him. 188 00:14:57,044 --> 00:14:58,458 Have someone follow him in secret. 189 00:14:58,697 --> 00:15:01,238 Find out where he lives and who he's meeting with. Go. 190 00:15:01,329 --> 00:15:02,543 Yes, Commander. 191 00:15:05,731 --> 00:15:07,208 The one who saved Shen Xiao 192 00:15:07,338 --> 00:15:09,111 must be a woman. 193 00:15:13,506 --> 00:15:16,040 (Princess Zhao Yang Residence) 194 00:15:23,522 --> 00:15:25,202 You really think Cui Jin Zhi is that dumb? 195 00:15:25,259 --> 00:15:27,484 Do you know whose private treasury you broke into tonight? 196 00:15:27,508 --> 00:15:28,722 It's mine. 197 00:15:30,050 --> 00:15:31,330 How can you laugh about that? 198 00:15:31,449 --> 00:15:32,969 Didn't you say you didn't want to die? 199 00:15:34,538 --> 00:15:36,298 You said you wouldn't care about me anymore. 200 00:15:38,233 --> 00:15:40,353 So why risk your life to save me today? 201 00:15:41,611 --> 00:15:43,131 His Majesty ordered me to protect you. 202 00:15:47,032 --> 00:15:48,505 If you hadn't received an imperial order, 203 00:15:48,529 --> 00:15:50,743 would you really let me die? 204 00:15:53,937 --> 00:15:55,311 Don't be mad, Your Highness. 205 00:15:55,402 --> 00:15:56,791 I was reckless today. 206 00:15:57,193 --> 00:15:58,950 That was why I fell into their trap. 207 00:15:59,050 --> 00:16:00,825 I should've been more careful. 208 00:16:01,761 --> 00:16:03,615 What's the point of saying that now? 209 00:16:05,562 --> 00:16:07,730 What's wrong? Let me see. 210 00:16:12,793 --> 00:16:14,767 So, you do worry about me after all. 211 00:16:21,257 --> 00:16:22,672 I'm not wasting my time on you. 212 00:16:32,080 --> 00:16:34,567 You idiot! I'm the Prince Consort. 213 00:16:34,658 --> 00:16:36,872 Do you think the Princess's chamber can keep me out? 214 00:16:37,922 --> 00:16:39,136 Move aside. 215 00:16:43,530 --> 00:16:44,744 Hurry up and hide inside. 216 00:16:52,666 --> 00:16:54,041 Who's inside? 217 00:16:55,385 --> 00:16:57,119 What are you doing? Get in there! 218 00:16:58,186 --> 00:16:59,560 Get in there now. 219 00:17:09,242 --> 00:17:11,498 Zhao Yang! Who's in the chamber? 220 00:17:11,729 --> 00:17:13,423 Prince Consort, you can't go in! 221 00:17:15,359 --> 00:17:16,573 Zhao Yang! 222 00:17:37,665 --> 00:17:39,238 Seems like you've forgotten 223 00:17:39,458 --> 00:17:41,075 about my rules. 224 00:17:41,518 --> 00:17:43,480 How dare you barge into my residence at night? 225 00:17:46,580 --> 00:17:48,675 Someone broke into your granary tonight. 226 00:17:48,826 --> 00:17:50,199 For your safety, 227 00:17:50,442 --> 00:17:52,155 I have to check things out. 228 00:17:54,111 --> 00:17:56,120 You have your men guarding the granary. 229 00:17:56,226 --> 00:17:58,266 But someone still managed to slip in and out of it? 230 00:17:58,513 --> 00:18:00,273 Looks like this person is no ordinary thief. 231 00:18:00,307 --> 00:18:01,880 Just some petty crook. 232 00:18:02,354 --> 00:18:03,631 If I catch him, 233 00:18:03,737 --> 00:18:05,731 I'll tear him to pieces. 234 00:18:20,587 --> 00:18:21,760 Are you hurt? 235 00:18:24,369 --> 00:18:27,191 The one who hurt me was probably Shen Xiao. 236 00:18:38,786 --> 00:18:40,679 You never sleep in your outer robe. 237 00:18:41,297 --> 00:18:43,698 Did you go out tonight? 238 00:18:45,098 --> 00:18:47,312 You have never stayed overnight at my residence. 239 00:18:47,403 --> 00:18:48,963 You sound like you know me pretty well. 240 00:18:49,034 --> 00:18:50,293 The person who saved Shen Xiao 241 00:18:50,756 --> 00:18:51,970 was you. 242 00:18:55,731 --> 00:18:57,809 Prince Consort, are you out of your mind? 243 00:18:58,337 --> 00:18:59,851 If I were helping Shen Xiao, 244 00:19:00,194 --> 00:19:03,014 I wouldn't be so dumb as to send him to the heavily guarded granary 245 00:19:03,105 --> 00:19:04,556 and then save him myself. 246 00:19:04,851 --> 00:19:06,225 Prince Consort, this accusation 247 00:19:06,611 --> 00:19:08,073 isn't very clever. 248 00:19:11,785 --> 00:19:13,920 You're always suspicious of me and Shen Xiao. 249 00:19:14,476 --> 00:19:15,954 Do you want me to get caught 250 00:19:16,035 --> 00:19:18,551 so you can make room for your new mistress? 251 00:19:18,760 --> 00:19:20,185 I don't have a mistress anymore. 252 00:19:20,317 --> 00:19:22,805 I've already sent Qing Luo away. There won't be anyone else! 253 00:19:24,378 --> 00:19:25,480 Forget it. 254 00:19:26,628 --> 00:19:29,703 I'm pretty sure the person who saved Shen Xiao was a woman. 255 00:19:30,098 --> 00:19:31,953 She looked a lot like you. 256 00:19:34,571 --> 00:19:36,985 Prince Consort, you can't even remember what I look like? 257 00:19:37,242 --> 00:19:38,815 I'm not joking with you. 258 00:19:38,914 --> 00:19:40,850 The Crown Prince hates Shen Xiao most of all. 259 00:19:41,383 --> 00:19:44,772 - If you keep... - Was it really Shen Xiao who hurt you? 260 00:19:45,698 --> 00:19:47,604 Then he's actually quite capable. 261 00:19:48,291 --> 00:19:49,505 Li Shu. 262 00:19:52,938 --> 00:19:55,106 If I didn't know you hated me, 263 00:19:56,307 --> 00:19:57,820 I would've thought 264 00:19:58,109 --> 00:20:00,192 that you were just jealous. 265 00:20:03,513 --> 00:20:04,888 You're hurt too. 266 00:20:05,009 --> 00:20:06,223 You should head back and rest. 267 00:20:09,346 --> 00:20:10,626 I'm hurt. 268 00:20:11,634 --> 00:20:13,434 Are you not going to take care of me anymore? 269 00:20:14,193 --> 00:20:15,407 In the past... 270 00:20:19,078 --> 00:20:21,666 In the past, you used to help me apply medicine on my wounds. 271 00:20:24,306 --> 00:20:25,727 That was in the past. 272 00:20:25,890 --> 00:20:28,007 Back then, I wanted to get close to you. 273 00:20:28,231 --> 00:20:30,886 That's why I waited outside the Cold Palace every day to bandage you. 274 00:20:30,910 --> 00:20:34,111 That way, I would have a chance to sit in on the Grand Tutor's lessons. 275 00:20:34,282 --> 00:20:37,256 I won the Crown Prince's favor by ghostwriting for him. 276 00:20:37,803 --> 00:20:40,084 I was just waiting for a chance to leave the Cold Palace. 277 00:20:40,625 --> 00:20:41,742 No. 278 00:20:42,202 --> 00:20:43,416 Impossible. 279 00:20:55,244 --> 00:20:56,562 It was just sparring. 280 00:20:56,643 --> 00:20:58,994 How could the Crown Prince go so hard on you? 281 00:20:59,537 --> 00:21:00,751 I'm fine. 282 00:21:01,350 --> 00:21:03,733 His Highness is my lord, I'm his subject. 283 00:21:03,824 --> 00:21:05,734 A subject can't blame their lord. 284 00:21:06,225 --> 00:21:08,250 In the end, whether it's punishment or reward, 285 00:21:08,481 --> 00:21:09,695 it's all the lord's grace. 286 00:21:10,667 --> 00:21:12,081 Those of us close to him 287 00:21:12,201 --> 00:21:14,135 are no different from his hounds or hawks. 288 00:21:14,374 --> 00:21:15,747 As long as the master is happy, 289 00:21:15,828 --> 00:21:17,305 that's all that matters to us. 290 00:21:17,394 --> 00:21:19,188 - That's not right. - Why is it not right? 291 00:21:19,736 --> 00:21:20,854 A ruler 292 00:21:20,950 --> 00:21:23,924 should lead with virtue and win people over with kindness. 293 00:21:24,283 --> 00:21:25,817 Even the Crown Prince 294 00:21:26,371 --> 00:21:28,624 shouldn't take pleasure in humiliating others. 295 00:21:29,298 --> 00:21:30,832 And he shouldn't look down on 296 00:21:31,305 --> 00:21:33,279 those who serve him loyally. 297 00:21:38,122 --> 00:21:40,015 You may be the Crown Prince's study companion, 298 00:21:40,401 --> 00:21:41,974 but you're still your own person. 299 00:21:48,785 --> 00:21:49,999 Li Shu. 300 00:21:50,737 --> 00:21:52,711 Once I earn some military merit next year, 301 00:21:53,969 --> 00:21:55,569 I'll go and beg His Majesty for a favor. 302 00:22:02,987 --> 00:22:05,680 When that time comes, no one will be able to bully you. 303 00:22:05,778 --> 00:22:07,591 Not even the Crown Prince. 304 00:22:16,067 --> 00:22:17,440 The battlefield is dangerous. 305 00:22:17,577 --> 00:22:18,950 You have to be careful. 306 00:22:19,938 --> 00:22:21,015 For you, 307 00:22:21,129 --> 00:22:22,795 I promise I'll come back safe. 308 00:22:35,506 --> 00:22:36,822 We weren't like this 309 00:22:38,026 --> 00:22:39,242 in the past. 310 00:22:42,282 --> 00:22:44,096 You must have remembered it wrongly. 311 00:22:44,538 --> 00:22:46,569 I'm just a scheming, 312 00:22:46,930 --> 00:22:49,703 lowly orphan who crawled out of the Cold Palace. 313 00:22:51,721 --> 00:22:53,239 Who do you think you are? 314 00:22:53,337 --> 00:22:56,935 Aren't you just a lowly orphan who crawled out of the Cold Palace? 315 00:23:00,529 --> 00:23:02,584 - I... - On our wedding night, 316 00:23:02,953 --> 00:23:04,754 you made that very clear. 317 00:23:15,347 --> 00:23:18,136 How did it come to this between us? 318 00:23:20,447 --> 00:23:21,701 Let go of me! 319 00:23:23,474 --> 00:23:24,635 Let go!