1 00:00:07,040 --> 00:00:16,960 Subtitles and Timing brought to you by the Royal Troubles Team ⚜️ @viki.com 2 00:01:25,325 --> 00:01:27,681 [The Princess Royal] 3 00:01:27,681 --> 00:01:29,920 [Adapted from Mo Shu Bai's novel, The Princess Royal] 4 00:01:29,920 --> 00:01:32,920 [Episode 32] 5 00:01:33,660 --> 00:01:36,120 Mother handed this token to me. 6 00:01:36,120 --> 00:01:38,960 She told me to kill Li Chuan at the soonest. 7 00:01:40,080 --> 00:01:41,987 It would be better if we could get Li Rong killed. 8 00:01:41,987 --> 00:01:44,320 Kill the Crown Prince? 9 00:01:47,200 --> 00:01:51,960 Uncle, Mother can't be saved now. 10 00:01:51,960 --> 00:01:57,000 The only way out now is to kill Li Chuan as soon as possible. 11 00:01:57,000 --> 00:02:00,520 In this way, Cheng'er will be the only prince. 12 00:02:00,960 --> 00:02:03,720 He will also be the only successor. 13 00:02:04,360 --> 00:02:07,040 Imperial Father is near death. 14 00:02:07,040 --> 00:02:10,660 Once he dies, Cheng'er can ascend the throne immediately. 15 00:02:10,660 --> 00:02:16,280 When that time comes, you will be the Emperor's uncle, and I will be the Princess Royal. 16 00:02:17,680 --> 00:02:20,960 Look how prestigious the Shangguan Family is now. 17 00:02:26,120 --> 00:02:28,080 Uncle. 18 00:02:28,080 --> 00:02:31,200 This is the only way to save Brother and Mother. 19 00:02:31,200 --> 00:02:36,640 When Li Chuan ascends the throne, do you think he and Li Rong will let us go? 20 00:02:36,640 --> 00:02:39,200 The Shangguan Family has long been hostile to us. 21 00:02:39,200 --> 00:02:42,060 Are you going to sit idly by and wait for our demise? 22 00:02:43,240 --> 00:02:48,940 Are you just going to watch Mother die and do nothing? 23 00:02:49,800 --> 00:02:53,980 Even if we kill Li Chuan, we can't save your mother. 24 00:02:55,080 --> 00:02:57,920 It's not that I refuse to help you. 25 00:02:57,920 --> 00:03:01,100 I'm just thinking of a foolproof plan. 26 00:03:02,500 --> 00:03:04,980 How about this? Go back and have some rest. 27 00:03:04,980 --> 00:03:07,540 Let me think it over. 28 00:03:07,540 --> 00:03:10,260 But time is pressing. 29 00:03:10,260 --> 00:03:14,320 I don't know if we can wait until this year's Winter Festivity. 30 00:03:14,320 --> 00:03:16,760 That would be a good opportunity. 31 00:03:16,760 --> 00:03:19,660 All right. I'll wait for your decision. 32 00:03:19,660 --> 00:03:21,580 But you must make haste. 33 00:03:23,600 --> 00:03:25,820 See the Princess out. 34 00:03:34,460 --> 00:03:35,900 Take a seat. 35 00:03:37,620 --> 00:03:40,140 What was Her Highness thinking? 36 00:03:40,140 --> 00:03:42,420 She actually told Princess Huayue to assassinate the Crown Prince. 37 00:03:42,420 --> 00:03:43,940 It's so ridiculous. 38 00:03:43,940 --> 00:03:47,820 If the Crown Prince were that easy to assassinate, would he still be alive today? 39 00:03:47,820 --> 00:03:50,740 Being hard to assassinate doesn't mean there are no opportunities. 40 00:03:50,740 --> 00:03:53,300 People create opportunities. 41 00:03:55,340 --> 00:03:57,100 They just fear the consequences. 42 00:03:57,100 --> 00:04:00,420 My sister has come this far, which shows she isn't foolish. 43 00:04:00,420 --> 00:04:04,060 Do you really think she believes Huayue can kill Li Chuan? 44 00:04:05,660 --> 00:04:09,720 She just found a scapegoat for those who have the intention. 45 00:04:10,580 --> 00:04:14,020 There are quite a few who want Li Chuan dead. 46 00:04:14,020 --> 00:04:18,250 If Huayue is willing to take the fall for that, 47 00:04:18,250 --> 00:04:22,200 I think many would be willing to help her. 48 00:04:22,200 --> 00:04:27,720 Then, is Her Highness planning to abandon Princess Huayue? 49 00:04:27,720 --> 00:04:35,240 Sacrificing a daughter's life to secure a son's throne isn't a bad deal in her eyes. 50 00:04:35,240 --> 00:04:38,300 After Prince Su ascends the throne in the future, 51 00:04:38,300 --> 00:04:42,560 he can confer a posthumous title to Princess Huayue as a comfort. 52 00:04:45,040 --> 00:04:49,700 This family doesn't have a single decent person. 53 00:04:50,180 --> 00:04:51,640 Look at Huayue. 54 00:04:51,640 --> 00:04:53,840 She constantly mentions the position of Princess Royal. 55 00:04:53,840 --> 00:04:58,080 The Princess Royal's title is far more important than her mother's safety. 56 00:05:02,320 --> 00:05:08,100 A daughter wants her mother to die, so she can take the position of Princess Royal. 57 00:05:08,100 --> 00:05:13,780 A mother wants her daughter to die, to secure the position of Empress Dowager. 58 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:18,780 How interesting. 59 00:05:19,640 --> 00:05:23,220 So, are you going to sit by and watch? 60 00:05:23,220 --> 00:05:27,680 After all, Consort Rou and the Xiao Family share their woes and fortunes. 61 00:05:27,680 --> 00:05:29,880 Of course, I can't just do nothing. 62 00:05:30,420 --> 00:05:34,560 Find someone to enter the palace to pass a message to His Majesty. 63 00:05:35,260 --> 00:05:41,660 Tell His Majesty that Huayue is experiencing agitation, and intends to assassinate Li Chuan. 64 00:05:41,660 --> 00:05:45,740 Remember. This message must only reach His Majesty. 65 00:05:45,740 --> 00:05:48,380 No one else around him should hear it. 66 00:05:49,680 --> 00:05:52,820 Who knows whose side they are on? 67 00:05:52,820 --> 00:05:55,600 - I'll take care of it right away. - Go. 68 00:06:01,900 --> 00:06:05,700 Your Highness, His Majesty is waiting for you there. 69 00:06:06,700 --> 00:06:12,440 Do you know why Imperial Father suddenly wants to see me? 70 00:06:13,420 --> 00:06:18,680 Your Highness, I think you should ask His Majesty this question yourself. 71 00:06:18,680 --> 00:06:20,120 This way, please. 72 00:06:37,940 --> 00:06:42,500 Your Highness, I'll say something that I can say. 73 00:06:43,660 --> 00:06:46,820 You and His Majesty are family by blood. 74 00:06:46,820 --> 00:06:51,760 Instead of keeping things in your heart, you'd better speak openly. 75 00:06:54,540 --> 00:06:58,480 Your Highness, this is as far I can walk you. 76 00:07:20,100 --> 00:07:21,780 Imperial Father. 77 00:07:21,780 --> 00:07:23,320 Skip the formalities. 78 00:07:26,140 --> 00:07:27,660 Chuan'er, 79 00:07:28,780 --> 00:07:32,600 come forward so I can get a good look at you. 80 00:07:36,900 --> 00:07:38,440 Come on. 81 00:08:00,500 --> 00:08:02,820 I never thought... 82 00:08:03,880 --> 00:08:09,180 you are now much taller than me. 83 00:08:16,880 --> 00:08:22,540 It is because I haven't been this close to you for a long time. 84 00:08:22,540 --> 00:08:24,760 That's why you didn't notice. 85 00:08:25,340 --> 00:08:29,720 Are you willing... to get close to me? 86 00:08:29,720 --> 00:08:33,140 I never thought of keeping a distance from you. 87 00:08:33,780 --> 00:08:37,720 After all, you're my only father. 88 00:08:37,720 --> 00:08:42,960 But I am not your only son. 89 00:08:46,320 --> 00:08:52,360 I never thought you would think this way. 90 00:08:52,360 --> 00:08:56,980 Do you always think that I've been seizing the throne from you? 91 00:08:58,320 --> 00:09:00,080 Isn't that so? 92 00:09:00,080 --> 00:09:02,280 I never thought of that. 93 00:09:02,280 --> 00:09:06,240 I have no interest in the throne. 94 00:09:07,220 --> 00:09:10,600 It's just that there are some people I want to protect. 95 00:09:10,600 --> 00:09:13,460 It's Sister and Imperial Mother. 96 00:09:15,020 --> 00:09:17,260 Do you know your mother... 97 00:09:18,660 --> 00:09:22,940 has always prioritized the interests of the Shangguan Family? 98 00:09:23,740 --> 00:09:26,040 She is not just your mother. 99 00:09:26,040 --> 00:09:30,760 She also represents the Shangguan Family's interests in the entire Great Xia. 100 00:09:32,700 --> 00:09:35,160 Can't you and Imperial Mother be of one mind? 101 00:09:35,160 --> 00:09:37,580 - No. - Why? 102 00:09:37,580 --> 00:09:41,440 Because I am the ruler of all the people on this land, 103 00:09:41,440 --> 00:09:44,260 not just the ruler of the noble houses. 104 00:09:46,680 --> 00:09:51,960 Those noble houses rely on their immense power 105 00:09:51,960 --> 00:09:55,320 and don't care about the lives of the common people. 106 00:09:55,320 --> 00:09:57,980 Even if you inherit the throne, 107 00:09:58,740 --> 00:10:01,340 you will be nothing more than a puppet of the noble houses. 108 00:10:01,340 --> 00:10:04,260 This is not what I wish for. 109 00:10:05,240 --> 00:10:09,480 Then why did you summon me today? 110 00:10:09,480 --> 00:10:12,050 I just need to know your stance. 111 00:10:12,620 --> 00:10:17,360 Will you choose me, or your mother? 112 00:10:19,840 --> 00:10:21,840 Imperial Father. 113 00:10:21,840 --> 00:10:24,480 I'm the only son my mother has. 114 00:10:25,820 --> 00:10:27,620 She has no other choice. 115 00:10:30,360 --> 00:10:33,200 Think about this carefully. 116 00:10:33,200 --> 00:10:38,670 I am offering you this whole country, 117 00:10:38,670 --> 00:10:41,620 and the rightful throne. 118 00:10:43,120 --> 00:10:49,400 But I care more about whether I can keep my sister and mother safe. 119 00:11:03,580 --> 00:11:05,500 Have you thought it through? 120 00:11:32,700 --> 00:11:37,240 Imperial Father, thank you for raising me. 121 00:12:28,900 --> 00:12:32,540 The Winter Festivity will take place in ten days. 122 00:12:33,300 --> 00:12:37,220 Why is this year's Winter Festivity scheduled so hastily? 123 00:12:38,260 --> 00:12:41,380 I fear that His Majesty has big plans. 124 00:12:47,800 --> 00:12:50,600 You saw His Majesty's attitude yesterday. 125 00:12:50,600 --> 00:12:53,700 He is clearly very reluctant to give the Inspectorate Office back to you. 126 00:12:53,700 --> 00:12:55,900 I fear he wants to get rid of you. 127 00:12:55,900 --> 00:12:59,580 On the day of the Winter Festivity, they will probably take action. 128 00:13:00,100 --> 00:13:02,900 Have you made up your mind? 129 00:13:02,900 --> 00:13:08,200 If Imperial Father truly intends to kill me, then Huajing will certainly face a mutiny. 130 00:13:09,220 --> 00:13:12,320 Right now, Imperial Father can only rely on Xiao Su's army. 131 00:13:12,320 --> 00:13:14,200 Xiao Su comes from the Northwest. 132 00:13:14,200 --> 00:13:17,240 Before he arrives in Huajing, he will first meet the Su Family and Xie Family. 133 00:13:18,740 --> 00:13:25,140 If he brings the two families' armies to Huajing, Chuan'er will surely die. 134 00:13:25,900 --> 00:13:31,000 If they join forces with Su Rongqing, do you think... 135 00:13:31,800 --> 00:13:37,000 Do you think Chuan'er will act against Imperial Father to protect me? 136 00:13:39,160 --> 00:13:41,900 If he is unwilling to risk his life for me, 137 00:13:42,920 --> 00:13:44,620 I will die. 138 00:13:45,840 --> 00:13:47,870 Like Consort Rou, 139 00:13:48,660 --> 00:13:53,020 who will die for the position of Crown Prince. 140 00:13:58,420 --> 00:14:00,020 Sit down first. 141 00:14:00,860 --> 00:14:02,340 Sit. 142 00:14:06,300 --> 00:14:10,600 For now, we can only have Lin Feibai replace Xie Chunhe as the master of the Xie Family, 143 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:12,500 and take control of the Xie Family's military forces. 144 00:14:12,500 --> 00:14:16,000 Then we might stand a chance to fight. 145 00:14:16,600 --> 00:14:19,200 There are two thousand soldiers under my family's command in the city. 146 00:14:19,200 --> 00:14:21,700 We also have a thousand mansion guards. 147 00:14:21,700 --> 00:14:25,600 I also have my private forces all over Huajing. 148 00:14:25,600 --> 00:14:30,100 If the Crown Prince cannot protect you, I can escort you out of the city. 149 00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:40,000 Once you're out of the city, you can head to Qingzhou to join your stationed troops. 150 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:43,300 By then, people will focus on the fight for the throne in Huajing. 151 00:14:43,300 --> 00:14:45,700 No one will pay attention to your whereabouts. 152 00:14:46,900 --> 00:14:49,800 If the Crown Prince wins, you can come back. 153 00:14:49,800 --> 00:14:56,100 If the Crown Prince loses, you should abandon Qingzhou and head to Yamato or the South Sea. 154 00:15:07,620 --> 00:15:09,460 You don't believe me either? 155 00:15:12,800 --> 00:15:14,600 I... 156 00:15:19,460 --> 00:15:23,700 I just suddenly feel particularly insecure. 157 00:15:30,700 --> 00:15:32,300 Forgive me. 158 00:15:34,460 --> 00:15:38,220 It is all right. It is not your fault. 159 00:15:38,940 --> 00:15:44,020 It's living in this turbulent world, you have to trust no one. 160 00:15:45,980 --> 00:15:47,500 No worries. 161 00:15:55,700 --> 00:16:00,700 Whenever I close my eyes these days, 162 00:16:01,180 --> 00:16:03,540 I always think of something that happened in the past. 163 00:16:07,260 --> 00:16:14,180 I remember the last time I met Chuan'er, he invited me to play weiqi. 164 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:23,200 He didn't ask about anything related to me, or care about my health. 165 00:16:23,200 --> 00:16:29,800 He just said he had obtained an elixir that could grant eternal life. 166 00:16:30,460 --> 00:16:36,300 He also talked about the issue of the heir and asked my opinion about Li Ping. 167 00:16:38,740 --> 00:16:41,380 At that time, he cared about nothing. 168 00:16:42,580 --> 00:16:44,620 Everyone was nothing but pawns to him. 169 00:16:46,100 --> 00:16:47,700 Pei Wenxuan. 170 00:16:49,500 --> 00:16:51,600 They are my family. 171 00:16:51,600 --> 00:16:54,300 I love Chuan'er and Imperial Mother very much. 172 00:16:55,420 --> 00:16:59,920 But deep down, I am still very scared. 173 00:17:01,740 --> 00:17:03,480 I'm scared... 174 00:17:04,980 --> 00:17:07,500 they don't love me that much. 175 00:17:08,800 --> 00:17:13,800 I'm also scared I don't love them that much. 176 00:17:13,800 --> 00:17:15,400 It is all right. 177 00:17:16,600 --> 00:17:18,700 I understand. 178 00:17:18,700 --> 00:17:20,300 Rong Rong. 179 00:17:21,860 --> 00:17:26,820 What you fear is that they will disappoint you. 180 00:17:28,340 --> 00:17:30,420 But you must know, 181 00:17:31,300 --> 00:17:34,300 if you don't give them a chance to prove themselves, 182 00:17:34,300 --> 00:17:39,310 you will never know that you can still trust someone 183 00:17:40,590 --> 00:17:43,200 in this world. 184 00:17:47,200 --> 00:17:51,200 I know you don't trust Li Chuan. 185 00:17:51,200 --> 00:17:54,000 You also don't know what he will choose. 186 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:59,800 But, Rong Rong, trust me. 187 00:17:59,800 --> 00:18:05,400 As long as I am alive, I will ensure you get out of the city. 188 00:18:07,700 --> 00:18:12,340 We had such a tough life in our past life. 189 00:18:14,300 --> 00:18:21,080 This time, I will not let you live a life of despair. 190 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,700 It will be fine. 191 00:18:27,700 --> 00:18:33,100 Do you think we both had a bad time in our past life? 192 00:18:33,100 --> 00:18:38,100 Yes. So we must not live like that in this life. 193 00:18:38,100 --> 00:18:39,900 Are you really not afraid of death? 194 00:18:39,900 --> 00:18:42,000 Yes. 195 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,940 I'm more afraid 196 00:18:45,390 --> 00:18:47,800 of losing you than of dying. 197 00:19:05,300 --> 00:19:08,000 [Qionghua Palace] 198 00:19:08,900 --> 00:19:15,300 So after this, we are bound to face Father's wrath. 199 00:19:15,300 --> 00:19:19,100 How do you plan to deal with it? 200 00:19:19,100 --> 00:19:21,100 I am the Empress. 201 00:19:22,340 --> 00:19:24,220 I can't leave. 202 00:19:27,340 --> 00:19:33,100 When that happens, I'll face imprisonment, or whatever comes my way. 203 00:19:36,200 --> 00:19:42,000 As for you, if something truly happens, you can escape through the secret passage in the city. 204 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,600 Secret passage? 205 00:19:46,200 --> 00:19:50,200 Go to the owner of the rouge shop in the east of the city. 206 00:19:50,200 --> 00:19:53,000 Show her my token and tell her your identity. 207 00:19:53,000 --> 00:19:55,500 She will help you escape. 208 00:19:55,500 --> 00:19:58,700 Once you are out of the city, head straight to Qingzhou. 209 00:19:58,700 --> 00:20:02,600 Wait until Chuan ascends the throne, then come back. 210 00:20:02,600 --> 00:20:04,300 What about you? 211 00:20:06,140 --> 00:20:09,680 If I leave, what will you do? 212 00:20:17,580 --> 00:20:22,940 So long as you and Chuan are safe, I will be at ease. 213 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,700 Mother... 214 00:20:25,700 --> 00:20:29,600 You don't have to worry about me. After all, I am your mother. 215 00:20:29,600 --> 00:20:32,000 I have my ways to save myself. 216 00:20:39,940 --> 00:20:41,940 You will be fine. 217 00:20:47,600 --> 00:20:49,700 You haven't been back in a while. [Inspectorate Office] 218 00:20:49,700 --> 00:20:51,400 How are you settling in? 219 00:20:53,300 --> 00:20:55,460 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 220 00:20:58,300 --> 00:21:01,200 Your Highness, everything is stable in the Southwest. 221 00:21:01,200 --> 00:21:04,000 Half of the troops are already under my command. 222 00:21:05,700 --> 00:21:07,400 That's excellent. 223 00:21:07,400 --> 00:21:09,600 I knew I had chosen the right person. 224 00:21:12,200 --> 00:21:15,200 You handle the coordination with him, for the matters in the capital. 225 00:21:15,200 --> 00:21:16,700 Yes, Your Highness. 226 00:21:19,400 --> 00:21:20,500 Take care, Your Highness. 227 00:21:20,500 --> 00:21:23,200 - I will leave everything to you. - Yes, Your Highness. 228 00:21:29,200 --> 00:21:33,000 After staying in the military camp for so long, you seem to speak less after returning. 229 00:21:33,000 --> 00:21:36,500 It seems military life is quite boring. 230 00:21:36,500 --> 00:21:37,900 It's all right. 231 00:21:37,900 --> 00:21:41,800 The wooden cards you gave to me are quite interesting. 232 00:21:43,400 --> 00:21:45,500 The Xie Family's rules are strict. 233 00:21:45,500 --> 00:21:49,200 It would be too difficult to gain their recognition with just my military power. 234 00:21:49,980 --> 00:21:52,460 Miss Shangguan, how about his? 235 00:21:55,200 --> 00:21:59,100 Take advantage of your status to help me. 236 00:22:02,800 --> 00:22:05,400 I won't interfere in any of your matters. 237 00:22:05,400 --> 00:22:09,400 My military power will be your military power. 238 00:22:10,300 --> 00:22:14,360 Help me gain control of the Xie Family, and I'll become your support. 239 00:22:16,100 --> 00:22:21,580 If you don't ever want this marriage, we can divorce. 240 00:22:24,380 --> 00:22:28,240 Think about it. I'll go and settle down first. 241 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,600 I shall take my leave. 242 00:22:43,620 --> 00:22:45,180 Your Highness. 243 00:22:48,540 --> 00:22:50,900 What happened? 244 00:22:50,900 --> 00:22:56,820 He told me military power alone won't gain the Xie Family's recognition. 245 00:22:56,820 --> 00:22:58,560 He wants... 246 00:22:59,180 --> 00:23:01,900 He wants to take advantage of my status. 247 00:23:01,900 --> 00:23:04,180 Take advantage of your status? 248 00:23:04,180 --> 00:23:05,980 How is he planning to use it? 249 00:23:05,980 --> 00:23:09,300 Your Highness, I am the young lady of the Shangguan Family, after all. 250 00:23:09,300 --> 00:23:12,660 If Lin Feibai marries the young lady of the Shangguan Family, 251 00:23:12,660 --> 00:23:17,780 he will earn more respect in the Xie Family even if he is an illegitimate child. 252 00:23:17,780 --> 00:23:20,100 - He is insane. - Your Highness. 253 00:23:20,100 --> 00:23:22,220 A mere Xie wants to marry you? 254 00:23:22,220 --> 00:23:24,080 Who does he think he is? 255 00:23:25,540 --> 00:23:29,660 Your Highness, the Xie Family is one of the Great Xia's top seven noble families. 256 00:23:29,660 --> 00:23:31,620 They're not as insignificant as you say. 257 00:23:31,620 --> 00:23:36,780 What I mean is that compared to Chuan, I really don't think much of the Xie Family. 258 00:23:38,380 --> 00:23:43,600 If you truly wanted to marry for family status, why didn't you just join the harem? 259 00:23:44,620 --> 00:23:46,380 It's just an alliance. 260 00:23:46,380 --> 00:23:49,820 After all, each takes what they need. 261 00:23:49,820 --> 00:23:51,990 The most important thing is... 262 00:23:52,880 --> 00:23:55,120 that it has to be valuable. 263 00:23:58,300 --> 00:24:00,340 What about Su Ronghua? 264 00:24:03,420 --> 00:24:05,940 The Su Family intends to plot a rebellion. 265 00:24:05,940 --> 00:24:10,700 They have already reached a dead end, and will surely meet their downfall. 266 00:24:11,620 --> 00:24:18,780 I can't bear to see the Shangguan Family get implicated because of my selfishness. 267 00:24:26,580 --> 00:24:28,420 I've said all I can. 268 00:24:29,620 --> 00:24:32,180 I'll leave now. 269 00:24:32,180 --> 00:24:33,720 And you... 270 00:24:35,580 --> 00:24:37,520 You should think it over. 271 00:24:51,965 --> 00:24:54,100 [Inspectorate Office] 272 00:24:54,100 --> 00:24:55,940 Ya. 273 00:24:55,940 --> 00:24:57,840 You're finally out. 274 00:25:00,900 --> 00:25:03,140 Where do you feel like going today? 275 00:25:03,140 --> 00:25:06,300 I'm a little tired. I would like to go home. 276 00:25:07,460 --> 00:25:10,260 - I'll walk you home then. - Sure. 277 00:25:50,365 --> 00:25:53,860 [Shangguan's Mansion] 278 00:25:58,140 --> 00:26:01,940 The road has come to an end. 279 00:26:03,300 --> 00:26:06,280 Go back and rest. I'll come again tomorrow. 280 00:26:06,300 --> 00:26:08,140 Su Ronghua. 281 00:26:08,140 --> 00:26:10,940 Why don't you want to become the master of the Su Family? 282 00:26:14,060 --> 00:26:17,300 Why do you ask that all of a sudden? 283 00:26:18,100 --> 00:26:19,900 I'm just curious. 284 00:26:19,900 --> 00:26:21,660 You are the eldest son of the Su Family. 285 00:26:21,660 --> 00:26:23,620 You are supposed to be the master of your family. 286 00:26:23,620 --> 00:26:26,400 How come Su Rongqing becomes the heir? 287 00:26:27,780 --> 00:26:29,260 It's a long story. 288 00:26:29,260 --> 00:26:31,620 Anyway, I wasn't cut out to be the master since I was young. 289 00:26:31,620 --> 00:26:33,780 Most importantly, I don't want to. 290 00:26:33,780 --> 00:26:35,780 Then what do you want to do? 291 00:26:37,380 --> 00:26:38,660 I haven't decided. 292 00:26:38,660 --> 00:26:41,380 I think it's pretty good like this. 293 00:26:41,380 --> 00:26:43,700 Rongqing and Father can take care of everything. 294 00:26:43,700 --> 00:26:46,100 I can just gamble, play with the birds, and enjoy my life. 295 00:26:46,100 --> 00:26:47,780 Isn't that very pleasant? 296 00:26:47,780 --> 00:26:53,860 But if you were the master, the Su Family's fate would be different. 297 00:26:55,180 --> 00:26:57,780 All right. You should go back. 298 00:27:09,100 --> 00:27:10,940 Su Ronghua. 299 00:27:14,100 --> 00:27:17,540 Don't ever come to see me again in the future. 300 00:27:19,380 --> 00:27:21,460 I'm not young anymore. 301 00:27:21,460 --> 00:27:23,880 I can't keep idling around with you like this. 302 00:27:25,340 --> 00:27:27,100 Go home. 303 00:27:29,660 --> 00:27:31,660 Wait. 304 00:27:31,660 --> 00:27:33,460 What do you mean, Ya? 305 00:27:33,460 --> 00:27:35,100 - Mr. Su, please go back. - Ya! 306 00:27:35,100 --> 00:27:37,620 Ya! Ya! 307 00:27:44,020 --> 00:27:46,380 Let me through! I just want to ask her something! 308 00:27:46,380 --> 00:27:49,860 Mr. Su, our young lady is a lady, after all. 309 00:27:49,860 --> 00:27:51,740 Please restrain yourself. 310 00:27:53,220 --> 00:27:54,800 Ya. 311 00:27:56,020 --> 00:27:57,660 Ya! 312 00:28:07,515 --> 00:28:10,715 [Qingmei Restaurant] 313 00:28:17,420 --> 00:28:19,760 Greetings, Mr. Su. 314 00:28:26,740 --> 00:28:28,700 Then I'll get straight to the point. 315 00:28:28,700 --> 00:28:30,700 I understand your difficulties, Your Highness. 316 00:28:30,700 --> 00:28:33,980 You can't accomplish this with your strength alone. 317 00:28:33,980 --> 00:28:37,540 However, I can help you. 318 00:28:37,540 --> 00:28:39,680 That's great. 319 00:28:43,740 --> 00:28:47,300 What are your conditions? 320 00:28:51,990 --> 00:28:54,815 [Inspectorate Office] 321 00:29:17,420 --> 00:29:21,180 Miss Ya, Mr. Su has been waiting at the entrance. 322 00:29:22,740 --> 00:29:25,740 Please continue to keep an eye on him for me. 323 00:29:25,740 --> 00:29:29,380 I need to avoid him for a while. 324 00:29:29,380 --> 00:29:30,840 Yes. 325 00:29:54,820 --> 00:29:56,360 Your Highness. 326 00:30:04,140 --> 00:30:06,140 What are you doing here? 327 00:30:07,020 --> 00:30:09,180 I'm waiting for Miss Ya. 328 00:30:12,300 --> 00:30:14,340 Ya? 329 00:30:14,340 --> 00:30:16,340 Didn't she leave a long time ago? 330 00:30:22,980 --> 00:30:24,660 In that case... 331 00:30:26,460 --> 00:30:28,400 I'll come again tomorrow. 332 00:30:29,980 --> 00:30:33,900 So Ya has made her decision. 333 00:30:44,500 --> 00:30:47,100 What about the plan against the Xie Family? 334 00:30:48,100 --> 00:30:49,340 It's decided. 335 00:30:49,340 --> 00:30:53,720 We're planning to kill Xie Chunhe on the Winter Festivity. 336 00:30:53,720 --> 00:30:55,540 Once he's dead, 337 00:30:56,460 --> 00:31:00,020 Lin Feibai can take his place, and take control of the Xie Family. But... 338 00:31:00,020 --> 00:31:02,760 Xie Chunhe was also involved in the assassination at Butterfly Gorge. 339 00:31:02,760 --> 00:31:07,540 To reach this point, Xie Chunhe deserves his fate. 340 00:31:07,540 --> 00:31:11,780 In that case, along with the marriage to Ya, 341 00:31:11,780 --> 00:31:15,260 Lin Feibai's position as the master of the family should be secure. 342 00:31:20,700 --> 00:31:22,520 What are you thinking? 343 00:31:24,220 --> 00:31:28,220 I just feel sorry for a certain lovestruck man. 344 00:31:28,220 --> 00:31:30,300 Do you mean Su Ronghua? 345 00:31:32,500 --> 00:31:38,460 Although he and us have different positions, he is a man who is true to himself. 346 00:31:38,460 --> 00:31:42,340 Once he falls in love, he remains loyal. 347 00:31:45,665 --> 00:31:49,040 [Inspectorate Office] 348 00:31:57,540 --> 00:32:01,120 - Be careful. - Thank you. Thank you, sir. 349 00:32:08,220 --> 00:32:09,920 Greetings, Your Highness. 350 00:32:15,020 --> 00:32:16,860 You're here. 351 00:32:16,860 --> 00:32:18,360 Yes. 352 00:32:35,820 --> 00:32:37,480 Your Highness. 353 00:32:40,300 --> 00:32:43,680 - I... - I would like to request a few days off. 354 00:32:44,900 --> 00:32:46,860 Request a few days off? 355 00:32:46,860 --> 00:32:48,180 What for? 356 00:32:48,180 --> 00:32:51,660 I'm invited to meet with Lin Feibai. Is that all right? 357 00:32:51,660 --> 00:32:53,100 - You... - I know. 358 00:32:53,100 --> 00:32:54,740 You've agreed. 359 00:32:55,780 --> 00:32:57,480 I shall take my leave. 360 00:33:12,220 --> 00:33:13,860 Listen. 361 00:33:13,860 --> 00:33:16,140 That stall's baozi is particularly delicious 362 00:33:16,140 --> 00:33:19,180 because the spices used to make its fillings are from the Western Regions, 363 00:33:19,180 --> 00:33:21,060 making them unique in Huajing. 364 00:33:21,060 --> 00:33:23,900 I shall try it with you sometime. 365 00:33:23,900 --> 00:33:25,820 The tea here is also very good. 366 00:33:25,820 --> 00:33:29,860 The secret lies not in their tea, but in the water they use. 367 00:33:29,860 --> 00:33:32,860 It is collected from dew every morning. 368 00:33:32,860 --> 00:33:37,820 Nuts! Nuts for sale! Our nuts are all plump, crunchy, and fragrant. 369 00:33:37,820 --> 00:33:40,180 I know this. Wait for me. 370 00:33:40,180 --> 00:33:41,860 [Wolong Nuts] 371 00:33:41,860 --> 00:33:43,220 - Welcome. - I will have one. 372 00:33:43,220 --> 00:33:45,100 All right. 373 00:33:45,100 --> 00:33:46,260 Take care. 374 00:33:46,260 --> 00:33:48,020 - Cheers. - Cheers. 375 00:33:52,300 --> 00:33:53,780 Cheers. 376 00:33:53,780 --> 00:33:56,260 - To live our lives together. - Cheers. 377 00:34:01,780 --> 00:34:03,600 I've bought the nuts. 378 00:34:07,980 --> 00:34:10,500 I remember you like this too. 379 00:34:11,660 --> 00:34:13,300 Thank you. 380 00:34:16,500 --> 00:34:20,620 Isn't that Lin Feibai, the illegitimate son of the Xie Family? 381 00:34:20,620 --> 00:34:25,040 The point is, isn't the person next to him Miss Shangguan? 382 00:34:25,040 --> 00:34:26,620 Have some too. 383 00:34:27,300 --> 00:34:33,300 Does that mean the Shangguan Family has chosen this lad? 384 00:34:37,860 --> 00:34:40,660 - Come on. - Let's go. 385 00:34:45,860 --> 00:34:48,940 During tomorrow's Winter Festivity, His Majesty will arrange for a lion dance. 386 00:34:48,940 --> 00:34:51,020 At that time, Lin Feibai will take the stage. 387 00:34:51,020 --> 00:34:53,060 If you're worried about Su Rongqing making any moves, 388 00:34:53,060 --> 00:34:56,180 have Lin Feibai challenge him, and force him into the arena. 389 00:34:56,180 --> 00:35:01,380 When everyone's eyes are on the arena, Mr. Pei can take action. 390 00:35:07,420 --> 00:35:09,200 Let's do that. 391 00:35:11,165 --> 00:35:12,860 [Wenxuan's Abode] 392 00:35:12,860 --> 00:35:16,380 Young Master, staying up late is bad for your health. 393 00:35:16,380 --> 00:35:19,820 Have some pear soup. 394 00:35:19,820 --> 00:35:26,600 Look at you, the metropolitan examination has occupied you... 395 00:35:27,440 --> 00:35:29,020 What's wrong? 396 00:35:30,020 --> 00:35:31,100 Nothing. 397 00:35:31,100 --> 00:35:35,020 We're repairing the Wenxuan's Abode. 398 00:35:35,020 --> 00:35:37,620 It gives me a backache. 399 00:35:37,620 --> 00:35:40,760 I've suffered from it for a long time. It's no big deal. 400 00:35:46,300 --> 00:35:48,220 Young Master. 401 00:35:48,220 --> 00:35:50,020 Listen to me. 402 00:35:50,020 --> 00:35:53,340 Even though you and Her Highness are divorced, you used to be a married couple. 403 00:35:53,340 --> 00:35:55,540 You should go to see her more often. 404 00:35:55,540 --> 00:35:57,180 I know. 405 00:35:57,180 --> 00:36:00,460 You know? You know nothing. 406 00:36:01,380 --> 00:36:04,380 I've been reading ancient books recently. 407 00:36:04,380 --> 00:36:07,660 Like the touching poem of "The Peacock Flies Southeast." 408 00:36:07,660 --> 00:36:09,820 They even look back and forth at each other every five li. 409 00:36:09,820 --> 00:36:12,100 They look up and sing to each other. 410 00:36:12,100 --> 00:36:14,420 They exchanged soft endearments all night until dawn. 411 00:36:15,140 --> 00:36:17,940 You did read some books. 412 00:36:17,940 --> 00:36:19,900 - Your language is getting more refined. - Of course. 413 00:36:19,900 --> 00:36:22,300 That's because I'm by your side every day. 414 00:36:22,300 --> 00:36:24,380 It's called... 415 00:36:25,660 --> 00:36:27,220 Uh... 416 00:36:27,220 --> 00:36:30,220 - Influenced by what you see and hear. - Yes, influenced by what you see and hear. 417 00:36:32,980 --> 00:36:34,260 Come on, sit closer. 418 00:36:34,260 --> 00:36:35,760 All right. 419 00:36:37,620 --> 00:36:40,180 Come on. Bear with it. Why are you laughing? 420 00:36:40,180 --> 00:36:42,380 I'm not. I'm just ticklish and you know that. 421 00:36:42,380 --> 00:36:44,180 - Just bear with it. - I can't help it. 422 00:36:44,180 --> 00:36:45,900 Keep quiet. 423 00:36:50,360 --> 00:36:51,560 Listen. 424 00:36:51,560 --> 00:36:55,700 Besides Her Highness, you're the second person to enjoy my massage skills. 425 00:36:55,700 --> 00:36:57,220 You're getting older. 426 00:36:57,220 --> 00:37:00,580 You should leave this kind of heavy work to the servants. 427 00:37:00,580 --> 00:37:03,580 If it's really too much work, I'll find a few more helpers. 428 00:37:03,580 --> 00:37:06,540 Don't wear yourself out. 429 00:37:08,460 --> 00:37:11,140 - I'm talking to you. - Young Master, all right. 430 00:37:11,140 --> 00:37:14,280 If you don't allow me to speak, how can I speak? 431 00:37:14,280 --> 00:37:19,260 Also, when you give Her Highness a massage, just use thirty percent of your strength. 432 00:37:19,260 --> 00:37:21,220 Of course I know. 433 00:37:22,100 --> 00:37:23,740 - Now, the other side. - No, no. 434 00:37:23,740 --> 00:37:26,160 - No, I really can't stand it. - I'm doing this for your own good. 435 00:37:26,160 --> 00:37:28,943 - What's wrong with you? - How can I not feel ticklish when you poke here? 436 00:37:28,943 --> 00:37:31,920 - You keep poking me here. - I... 437 00:37:31,920 --> 00:37:34,620 - No. - How about this? 438 00:37:34,620 --> 00:37:38,460 Young Master, Young Master. Please, I'm begging you. 439 00:37:40,180 --> 00:37:42,260 Mother. 440 00:37:42,260 --> 00:37:45,740 Huayue, why are you... 441 00:37:46,780 --> 00:37:50,500 Mother, everything is ready. 442 00:37:50,500 --> 00:37:54,300 After I kill Li Chuan tomorrow, I'll rescue you out of here. 443 00:38:00,420 --> 00:38:02,380 Good girl. 444 00:38:02,380 --> 00:38:04,260 You've suffered. 445 00:38:05,260 --> 00:38:07,420 Protecting Cheng is the most important thing. 446 00:38:07,420 --> 00:38:09,260 This suffering is nothing. 447 00:38:09,260 --> 00:38:14,660 At the military drill ground tomorrow, Li Chuan will be like a target. 448 00:38:14,660 --> 00:38:19,340 Those protecting him and those trying to kill him, their eyes will all be on him. 449 00:38:19,340 --> 00:38:23,340 It means Li Rong can easily escape. 450 00:38:23,340 --> 00:38:28,300 Focus all your elite forces on Li Rong, and force her into the forest. 451 00:38:28,300 --> 00:38:32,100 Spread the word to Li Chuan that Li Rong will be killed. 452 00:38:32,100 --> 00:38:34,220 But will Li Chuan save her? 453 00:38:34,220 --> 00:38:37,180 - He's not stupid. - He will. 454 00:38:38,460 --> 00:38:43,040 When he comes to her rescue, kill them both. 455 00:38:43,040 --> 00:38:46,600 People will be useless when they are dead. 456 00:38:50,180 --> 00:38:52,320 To die 457 00:38:53,320 --> 00:39:00,100 before knowing life's hardships is a kind of luck. 458 00:39:00,100 --> 00:39:01,660 All right. 459 00:39:01,660 --> 00:39:05,180 Mother, I will take my leave first. 460 00:39:05,180 --> 00:39:06,780 Take good care of yourself. 461 00:39:06,780 --> 00:39:09,260 You must also protect yourself. 462 00:39:10,940 --> 00:39:14,620 Someone just reported that Xiao Su has mobilized troops 463 00:39:14,620 --> 00:39:17,020 and is heading toward Huajing tonight. 464 00:39:17,020 --> 00:39:18,460 How many soldiers? 465 00:39:18,460 --> 00:39:21,950 Thirty thousand, leaving twenty thousand garrisoning the Northwest. 466 00:39:22,460 --> 00:39:24,340 Thirty thousand? 467 00:39:25,060 --> 00:39:28,900 Are you really going to intercept Xiao Su as Princess Pingyue instructed? 468 00:39:30,940 --> 00:39:33,380 Princess Pingyue has helped us a lot. 469 00:39:33,380 --> 00:39:35,260 We must repay her. 470 00:39:35,260 --> 00:39:37,940 But Xiao Su is acting as His Majesty instructed. 471 00:39:37,940 --> 00:39:40,180 If you intercept him, you will be plotting a rebellion. 472 00:39:40,180 --> 00:39:42,340 So what? 473 00:39:42,340 --> 00:39:45,700 Lin, I am worried about you. 474 00:39:46,820 --> 00:39:49,180 If you're truly concerned about me, 475 00:39:49,180 --> 00:39:52,900 keep an eye on the twenty thousand soldiers he left in the Northwest. 476 00:39:52,900 --> 00:39:55,140 Her Highness saved the Qin Family. 477 00:39:55,140 --> 00:39:57,180 I cannot let her down. 478 00:39:57,180 --> 00:40:03,140 Besides, with the wisdom of Her Highness and Pei Wenxuan, I have faith in them. 479 00:40:03,940 --> 00:40:07,780 Qinghe, don't worry. 480 00:40:08,580 --> 00:40:15,180 If things go wrong, leave the Great Xia from the Northwest and head west. 481 00:40:17,180 --> 00:40:20,020 General Qin, forgive me. 482 00:40:23,500 --> 00:40:25,680 - General! - General! 483 00:40:27,900 --> 00:40:29,680 General! 484 00:40:34,020 --> 00:40:35,940 Don't let him escape! 485 00:40:37,340 --> 00:40:39,180 Mr. Cui, what should we do next? 486 00:40:39,180 --> 00:40:42,020 Return to the camp and wipe out the traitors. 487 00:40:42,020 --> 00:40:43,560 Yes, sir. 488 00:40:44,580 --> 00:40:46,140 Report! 489 00:40:47,860 --> 00:40:49,440 Ms. Xun, bad news. 490 00:40:49,440 --> 00:40:51,020 General Qin was ambushed and stabbed at the cliff. 491 00:40:51,020 --> 00:40:53,260 Mr. Cui said there was an informant who injured the general. 492 00:40:53,260 --> 00:40:56,300 They've locked down the camp, and are heading our way now. 493 00:40:56,300 --> 00:40:57,920 Ms. Xun, we must leave quickly. 494 00:40:57,920 --> 00:40:59,640 [Attempted assassination on Qin Lin] 495 00:41:01,340 --> 00:41:04,380 Deliver this letter to Her Highness urgently. 496 00:41:04,380 --> 00:41:05,880 Yes, Ms. Xun. 497 00:41:10,740 --> 00:41:13,660 Cui Qinghe, what is the meaning of this? 498 00:41:13,660 --> 00:41:15,820 Ms. Xun, the general was ambushed. 499 00:41:15,820 --> 00:41:18,700 I am ordered to supervise the army and arrest the suspects. 500 00:41:18,700 --> 00:41:20,420 Please cooperate with me. 501 00:41:20,420 --> 00:41:23,300 Disarm, drop your sword, and come with me. 502 00:41:23,300 --> 00:41:26,580 Cui Qinghe, so it was you who betrayed my brother. 503 00:41:26,580 --> 00:41:28,360 Get her! 504 00:41:41,380 --> 00:41:43,515 Quickly, bring her back here! 505 00:41:43,515 --> 00:41:46,060 [Su's Mansion] 506 00:41:46,060 --> 00:41:47,940 Ronghua. 507 00:41:47,940 --> 00:41:51,960 You never attend those kinds of events. 508 00:41:55,780 --> 00:41:59,570 How many years has it been since we went out for fun together? 509 00:42:00,160 --> 00:42:03,940 Look at you. I don't know what happened to you. 510 00:42:03,940 --> 00:42:07,060 You've been in low spirits these several years. 511 00:42:07,060 --> 00:42:10,580 There seems to be a lot weighing on your heart. 512 00:42:14,740 --> 00:42:17,240 Are you still thinking about Princess Pingyue? 513 00:42:19,420 --> 00:42:21,080 Ronghua. 514 00:42:23,260 --> 00:42:25,020 Watch your words. 515 00:42:29,860 --> 00:42:32,460 Are you upset because of Miss Shangguan? 516 00:42:36,820 --> 00:42:40,540 If you like her, why not tell Father, 517 00:42:40,540 --> 00:42:43,520 and ask him to propose marriage to the Shangguan Family? 518 00:42:46,300 --> 00:42:48,400 Between our families... 519 00:42:49,380 --> 00:42:51,240 Ya and I... 520 00:42:51,900 --> 00:42:54,140 There are too many family affairs involved in our relationship. 521 00:42:54,140 --> 00:42:56,660 Once the Crown Prince ascends the throne... 522 00:42:57,980 --> 00:42:59,920 I will propose. 523 00:43:06,220 --> 00:43:10,260 Ronghua, are you so sure the Crown Prince will ascend the throne? 524 00:43:18,580 --> 00:43:20,240 Rongqing. 525 00:43:21,140 --> 00:43:26,560 You should know when to stop, and turn back while you still can. 526 00:43:26,560 --> 00:43:35,540 Subtitles and Timing brought to you by the Royal Troubles Team ⚜️ @viki.com 527 00:43:35,540 --> 00:43:39,000 ♫ Who gazes at the sky from afar? ♫ 528 00:43:39,000 --> 00:43:42,580 ♫ Who gazes at the sky from afar? ♫ 529 00:43:42,580 --> 00:43:45,920 ♫ In the night's chill breeze ♫ 530 00:43:45,920 --> 00:43:49,540 ♫ What is she singing for? ♫ 531 00:43:49,540 --> 00:43:52,880 ♫ The wind caresses the hills ♫ 532 00:43:52,880 --> 00:43:56,390 ♫ The wind causes ripples on calm water ♫ 533 00:43:56,390 --> 00:44:02,860 ♫ Moonlight graces passing souls ♫ 534 00:44:31,000 --> 00:44:34,457 ♫ Her steps get slower and slower ♫ 535 00:44:34,457 --> 00:44:37,800 ♫ She's trod a lengthy path ♫ 536 00:44:37,800 --> 00:44:41,420 ♫ Memories lost then found ♫ 537 00:44:41,420 --> 00:44:44,860 ♫ Gazing idly as clouds roll by ♫ 538 00:44:44,860 --> 00:44:48,300 ♫ She holds a red candle ♫ 539 00:44:48,300 --> 00:44:51,640 ♫ To brave the thick fog ♫ 540 00:44:51,640 --> 00:44:55,200 ♫ Life can be bitter sometimes ♫ 541 00:44:55,200 --> 00:44:58,700 ♫ Experience it with grace ♫ 542 00:44:58,700 --> 00:45:02,140 ♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫ 543 00:45:02,140 --> 00:45:05,620 ♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫ 544 00:45:05,620 --> 00:45:11,660 ♫ Neither warmth nor cold will last ♫ 545 00:45:12,660 --> 00:45:16,060 ♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫ 546 00:45:16,060 --> 00:45:19,420 ♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫ 547 00:45:19,420 --> 00:45:26,180 ♫ The moon is reflected in her eyes ♫ 548 00:45:54,100 --> 00:46:00,960 ♫ In her gaze, the unwavering faith remains ♫