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How many have fought for it?

Fathers and sons turn against each other, brothers become enemies.

How much blood has stained this throne?

Throughout every dynasty,

countless have died vying for this seat.

I do not understand.

Why do people still

rush forward one after another?

Your Majesty, you are the True Dragon Son of Heaven.

Everything will be as Your Majesty wishes.

Let us hope so.

Your Majesty, the Imperial Guard requests an audience.

Enter.

Your Majesty.

The Princess instructed the Imperial Kitchen

to send you this sweet soup.

Just give it to me. You may leave.

Yes.

Your Majesty.

It seems tonight is destined to be restless.

How dare you, Lu Yi!

You break into the palace at night—what is your intent?

I heard Your Majesty is gravely ill,

beyond the help of medicine.

I came to mourn Your Majesty.

Prime Minister Lü.

You lead troops into the palace at night...

Are you plotting to seize the throne?

Your Majesty.

I think you misunderstand.

This is not usurping power.

That seat was always meant for me.

How dare you! Outrageous!

Guards!

Guards!

Come!

Bring him here!

Go!

My dear Shi.

Lu Yi, you...

Your Ma...

Your Majesty.

Such deep loyalty between master and servant.

Well then,

I’ll send you both off together today.

Why are you so certain

that leading troops to seize power won’t be your own funeral?

I have already taken control of the entire palace.

Your Majesty.

Tell me, on what grounds do I...

Well done, Lu Yi.

The late emperor treated you generously.

Since I ascended the throne,

I have treated you with kindness.

Every matter, big or small,

I always sought your counsel first.

Why would you commit such treacherous acts?

What a benevolent father and son.

Years ago, my grandfather risked his life

to expand the Southern Dynasty’s territory.

He laid the foundation for the Southern Dynasty.

He should have been this nation’s ruler.

This country should bear the Lü name.

Now, that seat

should rightfully be mine.

The court raised you with high rank and riches.

Who would have thought

it would breed a wolf like you.

What else?

Am I

just a dog you keep?

Yes.

The Shi family is a pack of loyal dogs you raised.

Lu Yi, you...

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Your Majesty.

Lu Yi!

What have you done to His Majesty?

I saw His Majesty was exhausted,

so I made some sweet soup.

I added a little something extra.

He’ll be dead from poison within half an hour.

You...

Your Majesty!

Stop struggling in vain.

Shi Mengze must be dead on his way home.

No one can save you today.

Prime Minister Lü, don’t you think

the four city gates are unusually quiet?

So quiet it’s

rather strange, isn’t it?

Do you still not understand?

His Majesty’s troops are loyal to him.

Do you think they’ll obey

a cold, lifeless Tiger Tally?

Besides,

it’s a fake.

No, that’s impossible!

Impossible!

Prime Minister Lü!

This is your first time seeing a Tiger Tally, isn’t it?

Absolutely impossible!

Th-this can’t be!

Guards!

Cut this brat down!

You...

You’re all in on this!

Sorry.

It seems

I’ll have to disappoint the esteemed Celestial Star Tower Lord.

Shuang’er.

It’s your turn.

The south and north gates are secured.

The west and east gates are under control.

Not a single rebel escaped.

Good.

Well arranged.

So you set this trap long ago,

luring me in.

I’ve schemed for over twenty years,

yet I never thought

I’d lose today

to a mere child like you.

But do you think

I will truly lose?

Guards!

Hurry up and do it!

This...

Didn’t expect that, did you?

Quick!

It’s all because of you!

What a perfect inside-outside collaboration.

What a pity.

You’re still one move short.

Impossible!

This can’t be!

Deputy General Zhang!

Go!

Kneel!

Impossible!

Impossible!

Time waits for no one.

Today, I, Lu Yi, fall here.

But at least the dog emperor dies with me.

It’s worth it.

Worth it.

Is that so?

I’m afraid Prime Minister Lü will be disappointed again.

You...

Lu Yi

You sold offices for profit, took bribes.

Privately raised an army.

Deliberately spread disease.

Embezzled disaster relief funds.

Incited public outrage.

Colluded with the Qiang envoy, betrayed the country.

Each and every one of these crimes

is punishable by death.

I did it.

So what?

Lu Yi

You harmed loyal subjects.

You betrayed the nation.

Aren't you afraid of being scorned by the world?

Of being reviled for generations?

I'm afraid.

I'm truly terrified.

So scared that every night I wonder

how to seize control of the capital.

How to silence those who talk big.

Only you, Prime Minister Lü, can make scheming for power sound so noble.

Only you, Prime Minister Lü.

You've already lost.

Surrender now.

Never.

I, Lu Yi, have never lost.

Never, not once.

No one can.

No one can.

It's a new day again.

How does Your Majesty plan to punish me?

If the nation is a chessboard,

then Your Majesty is the player.

Officials and the common people

are all pieces in your hand.

Your Majesty is skilled at chess,

naturally knows when

to place each piece in the perfect spot.

To control the whole game.

So, my dear Shi,

do you think you're a good piece?

Compared to the nation's interests,

my own future as Shi Feifan

is not worth mentioning.

About those aircraft and tanks you mentioned before,

and aircraft carriers,

how is the research going?

It still needs time.

But don't make us wait too long.

Your Majesty.

My father is getting old.

I beg Your Majesty to let him retire and return home.

To enjoy his remaining years.

Venerable Minister Shi is still vigorous.

Let him stay with us.

Young Duke.

Laifu.

Why are you here?

I promised Brother Ping'an

to never leave your side, Young Duke.

Not even afraid of death.

If Brother Ping'an can do it,

so can I.

Alright.

What did His Majesty say?

Exile.

His Majesty's decree.

By law,

exile requires wearing shackles.

Young Duke, I'm sorry.

The road is long.

Young Duke,

take care.

Take care.

Shi family's boy,

Xishan is yours now.

We have high hopes for you.

His Majesty's exact words.

I dare not disobey.

Go back and tell His Majesty

we keep our word.

Farewell.

Why did you come?

I want to go with you.

I'm being exiled.

It's a long journey.

How can you come with me?

I'm not afraid of hardship or exhaustion.

Even if we wander the world,

or are driven into exile,

I will be with you.

Now that I'm disgraced,

I can't tarnish the princess's honor.

If the princess insists on coming,

I'm afraid my father...

I understand.

As long as it's you in the end,

I'll wait for you, no matter how long.

Wake up! Wake up!

Are you alright?

Wake up.

Hang in there.

I'm calling 120 now.

Hello?

Hello?

Is this 120?

I'm on Hua Hai South Road.

There's been a car accident here.

Please hurry!

As soon as possible.

120 will be here soon.

Hang in there.

Are you alright?