1 00:00:22,920 --> 00:00:24,850 I want to negotiate a deal with you. 2 00:00:25,960 --> 00:00:26,890 Can these things 3 00:00:27,320 --> 00:00:27,960 be made? 4 00:00:28,440 --> 00:00:30,370 I need them the day after tomorrow. 5 00:00:31,070 --> 00:00:32,670 Do you think I'm omnipotent? 6 00:00:33,070 --> 00:00:35,600 Signal arrows, fire thunderstone, and sleeve daggers. 7 00:00:35,600 --> 00:00:36,430 You think these things 8 00:00:36,430 --> 00:00:37,880 can be conjured up just like that? 9 00:00:37,880 --> 00:00:40,520 You and Yuan Xiaoliu can make it in time. 10 00:00:44,070 --> 00:00:45,600 I'll pay extra. Double. 11 00:00:49,670 --> 00:00:50,560 Triple. 12 00:00:50,880 --> 00:00:52,210 I can't afford any more. 13 00:00:52,320 --> 00:00:55,070 Discussing money between friends makes things awkward. 14 00:00:55,070 --> 00:00:56,670 You know what I want the most. 15 00:01:00,880 --> 00:01:02,600 Alright, I promise you. 16 00:01:03,240 --> 00:01:05,560 Li Lejun won't be chosen for a political marriage. 17 00:01:05,560 --> 00:01:06,120 Deal. 18 00:01:11,310 --> 00:01:12,950 Are these the places you and Yizhi 19 00:01:12,950 --> 00:01:14,350 want to travel to in the future? 20 00:01:14,350 --> 00:01:16,610 Yes, these are all places I want to visit. 21 00:01:16,710 --> 00:01:17,789 Master Yuan told me 22 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,400 there are special ores 23 00:01:19,400 --> 00:01:20,730 in some of these places. 24 00:01:20,920 --> 00:01:22,400 It sounds very interesting. 25 00:01:22,400 --> 00:01:23,530 I want to take a look. 26 00:01:27,590 --> 00:01:29,000 Here, here, 27 00:01:29,280 --> 00:01:30,010 and here. 28 00:01:30,500 --> 00:01:32,960 There are bandits at the border. Be careful. 29 00:01:33,590 --> 00:01:35,039 If it's convenient for you, 30 00:01:35,039 --> 00:01:37,200 you can tell me the route you are going to take. 31 00:01:37,200 --> 00:01:38,350 There is a geomancer in the army, 32 00:01:38,350 --> 00:01:39,810 who can draw a detailed map 33 00:01:39,840 --> 00:01:41,170 to avoid any omissions. 34 00:01:41,479 --> 00:01:42,310 Xiao Wuyi, 35 00:01:42,680 --> 00:01:43,640 having you as a friend 36 00:01:43,640 --> 00:01:44,700 is a true treasure. 37 00:01:46,070 --> 00:01:46,710 Then when the time comes, 38 00:01:46,710 --> 00:01:48,200 can I also use your name 39 00:01:48,200 --> 00:01:49,860 to stay in the Beifu Army Camp? 40 00:01:52,070 --> 00:01:52,930 In your dreams. 41 00:01:53,310 --> 00:01:54,920 You are not a military family member. 42 00:01:54,920 --> 00:01:57,520 Don't even think about taking advantage of me. 43 00:03:25,920 --> 00:03:29,840 [Key to the Phoenix Heart] 44 00:03:30,079 --> 00:03:32,730 [Episode 11] 45 00:03:33,840 --> 00:03:34,430 Wuyi. 46 00:03:37,710 --> 00:03:38,750 Congratulations. 47 00:03:38,750 --> 00:03:40,410 You had a great victory today. 48 00:03:41,750 --> 00:03:42,560 How is Da? 49 00:03:42,800 --> 00:03:43,750 He was injured by an arrow, 50 00:03:43,750 --> 00:03:45,030 but his life is not in danger. 51 00:03:45,030 --> 00:03:46,030 He made contributions in this battle. 52 00:03:46,030 --> 00:03:48,079 His Majesty has agreed to transfer him to the Imperial Guard. 53 00:03:48,079 --> 00:03:49,740 He will be back by my side soon. 54 00:03:50,560 --> 00:03:51,290 That's good. 55 00:03:55,120 --> 00:03:56,650 When did you start planning 56 00:03:57,560 --> 00:03:58,760 the matter of Heximu? 57 00:04:00,150 --> 00:04:01,880 Before returning to Jiankang. 58 00:04:04,830 --> 00:04:06,020 That's our Wuyi, 59 00:04:06,430 --> 00:04:07,840 never missing a single detail. 60 00:04:07,840 --> 00:04:08,900 Now, the Eagle King 61 00:04:08,960 --> 00:04:10,000 has also been forced by you 62 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,730 to sit down and have a good talk. 63 00:04:16,800 --> 00:04:17,430 Wuyi. 64 00:04:19,360 --> 00:04:20,959 If I want to contend with you, 65 00:04:21,560 --> 00:04:23,220 do I have the qualifications? 66 00:04:39,310 --> 00:04:41,510 The Eagle King bet the three prefectures, 67 00:04:41,510 --> 00:04:42,970 and I bet the name of Beifu. 68 00:04:43,310 --> 00:04:44,770 What are you fighting for? 69 00:04:45,270 --> 00:04:46,159 What is the bet? 70 00:04:47,040 --> 00:04:47,770 I don't know. 71 00:04:49,270 --> 00:04:50,560 Perhaps after a fight, 72 00:04:51,270 --> 00:04:52,330 I will understand. 73 00:05:11,870 --> 00:05:14,600 I saw everything in the martial arts arena today. 74 00:05:14,750 --> 00:05:15,870 You like Xie Jiayu? 75 00:05:23,070 --> 00:05:23,720 Yes. 76 00:05:24,560 --> 00:05:25,620 You are shameless. 77 00:05:25,630 --> 00:05:27,690 Before I knew she was the one you love, 78 00:05:28,510 --> 00:05:30,720 I had fallen in love with Xie Jiayu at first sight. 79 00:05:30,720 --> 00:05:32,180 But you are my best friend. 80 00:05:32,390 --> 00:05:33,270 And now you know. 81 00:05:33,270 --> 00:05:34,730 So I have done nothing now. 82 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:38,130 She is still waiting to leave with you. 83 00:05:41,040 --> 00:05:43,000 You're the one who doesn't want to leave. 84 00:05:43,000 --> 00:05:43,950 So what if I am? 85 00:05:46,360 --> 00:05:47,560 I'm betting Xie Jiayu 86 00:05:48,310 --> 00:05:49,480 on this arrow. 87 00:05:52,560 --> 00:05:53,760 Xie Jiayu is a person. 88 00:05:54,040 --> 00:05:55,070 She has feelings 89 00:05:55,070 --> 00:05:56,200 and a life of her own. 90 00:05:56,310 --> 00:05:57,600 She shouldn't sacrifice for anyone 91 00:05:57,600 --> 00:05:59,130 or be controlled by anyone. 92 00:06:00,070 --> 00:06:00,750 Yizhi, 93 00:06:01,920 --> 00:06:03,450 you told me this yourself. 94 00:06:11,430 --> 00:06:12,760 Whether to stay or leave 95 00:06:13,560 --> 00:06:14,630 is up to you. 96 00:06:25,310 --> 00:06:27,170 Whether Xie Jiayu stays or leaves 97 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:28,870 is up to her as well. 98 00:07:03,430 --> 00:07:04,430 Ziqi. 99 00:07:16,750 --> 00:07:19,880 I remember you've liked sour food since you were little. 100 00:07:20,430 --> 00:07:22,630 These sour plum cakes are made 101 00:07:22,630 --> 00:07:23,680 from fresh seasonal plums. 102 00:07:23,680 --> 00:07:24,390 Try some. 103 00:07:28,600 --> 00:07:29,270 How is it? 104 00:07:30,310 --> 00:07:31,430 When I was in the army, 105 00:07:31,430 --> 00:07:32,750 I missed your cooking. 106 00:07:35,000 --> 00:07:35,870 Next, 107 00:07:36,680 --> 00:07:37,830 what are your plans? 108 00:07:38,159 --> 00:07:40,040 Now that the three prefectures are settled, 109 00:07:40,040 --> 00:07:41,510 my peace talks with Northern Qin are still ongoing— 110 00:07:41,510 --> 00:07:43,120 Who asked about the peace talks? 111 00:07:43,120 --> 00:07:46,120 I'm asking about your marriage. 112 00:07:47,700 --> 00:07:48,960 My proposal for reform 113 00:07:49,120 --> 00:07:50,159 touches the interests of noble families. 114 00:07:50,159 --> 00:07:51,270 The Empress Dowager hasn't declared her stance, 115 00:07:51,270 --> 00:07:52,630 but she'll definitely have misgivings about the marriage 116 00:07:52,630 --> 00:07:53,630 between the He and Xiao families. 117 00:07:53,630 --> 00:07:54,890 When the time is right, 118 00:07:55,120 --> 00:07:56,630 I will end this marriage 119 00:07:57,040 --> 00:07:58,480 and give He Yuanji her freedom, 120 00:07:58,480 --> 00:08:00,210 -so that she and Yao can— -Wuyi. 121 00:08:00,680 --> 00:08:01,750 What I mean is, 122 00:08:02,160 --> 00:08:03,420 life is a long journey. 123 00:08:03,480 --> 00:08:04,610 Walking hand in hand 124 00:08:05,040 --> 00:08:06,680 beats going alone. 125 00:08:08,480 --> 00:08:10,720 I really don't want you 126 00:08:11,120 --> 00:08:12,120 to be truly alone. 127 00:08:14,160 --> 00:08:17,290 When you fell off your horse and fell into a coma that day, 128 00:08:17,320 --> 00:08:18,510 Jiayu came to me 129 00:08:19,190 --> 00:08:20,850 and told me to be fairer to you. 130 00:08:22,360 --> 00:08:24,600 Although she doesn't know the whole story, 131 00:08:24,600 --> 00:08:26,660 she can still see your difficulties. 132 00:08:27,240 --> 00:08:29,510 I can see she's a good girl, 133 00:08:30,120 --> 00:08:32,110 and she cares for you. 134 00:08:34,320 --> 00:08:36,320 Xie Jiayu is pure and kind-hearted, 135 00:08:37,080 --> 00:08:39,480 but she already has someone she likes. 136 00:08:39,840 --> 00:08:40,750 So what? 137 00:08:41,240 --> 00:08:43,039 Even if she's a kite in someone else's hands, 138 00:08:43,039 --> 00:08:44,010 if you like her, 139 00:08:44,960 --> 00:08:46,960 what's the harm in fighting for her? 140 00:08:47,270 --> 00:08:50,320 Besides, you now hold the string. 141 00:08:50,550 --> 00:08:52,840 In terms of status, you lose to no one. 142 00:08:53,120 --> 00:08:55,510 Are you telling me to snatch her? 143 00:08:55,530 --> 00:08:56,770 You're a grown man. 144 00:08:57,870 --> 00:08:59,550 What's the harm in fighting for her? 145 00:08:59,550 --> 00:09:01,350 But I promised Princess Yunzhao 146 00:09:01,440 --> 00:09:03,320 to give Xie Jiayu the freedom to choose. 147 00:09:03,320 --> 00:09:06,080 You've met Princess Yunzhao? 148 00:09:06,390 --> 00:09:07,750 For the path I must take, 149 00:09:08,580 --> 00:09:10,980 I've already dragged the Xiao family down. 150 00:09:11,200 --> 00:09:13,330 I don't want to implicate anyone else. 151 00:09:13,910 --> 00:09:14,480 Darling! 152 00:09:15,320 --> 00:09:16,630 I caught a big fish! 153 00:09:17,270 --> 00:09:18,440 Your son is useless. 154 00:09:18,550 --> 00:09:20,350 He didn't even catch half a fish. 155 00:09:21,750 --> 00:09:23,080 Your father is really 156 00:09:23,270 --> 00:09:24,330 naughty by nature. 157 00:09:36,280 --> 00:09:36,830 Come on. 158 00:09:41,910 --> 00:09:43,170 Let me refill your cup. 159 00:09:43,790 --> 00:09:44,240 Okay. 160 00:09:44,720 --> 00:09:45,780 I'll fill mine too. 161 00:09:46,510 --> 00:09:49,910 Yuezhou, one of the three prefectures awarded in this competition, 162 00:09:49,910 --> 00:09:53,270 is where my husband died in battle. 163 00:09:53,600 --> 00:09:55,460 Ruisheng, I've heard you say this 164 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:58,200 3 times already. 165 00:10:00,240 --> 00:10:01,480 I'm just happy. 166 00:10:02,960 --> 00:10:04,220 If his spirit in heaven 167 00:10:04,960 --> 00:10:07,020 knew that Yuezhou had returned to Ye, 168 00:10:08,360 --> 00:10:09,630 he would be thrilled. 169 00:10:09,870 --> 00:10:12,270 Then Ruisheng, was your husband 170 00:10:12,390 --> 00:10:14,270 handsome? 171 00:10:14,440 --> 00:10:15,440 Of course. 172 00:10:16,360 --> 00:10:18,400 Otherwise, why would I have chosen him? 173 00:10:18,400 --> 00:10:21,200 He couldn't even afford the betrothal gifts then. 174 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:24,550 Is your man handsome? 175 00:10:24,870 --> 00:10:26,960 Right, is he handsome? 176 00:10:35,240 --> 00:10:36,040 I understand. 177 00:10:37,790 --> 00:10:39,450 If you think about it that way, 178 00:10:39,870 --> 00:10:41,400 Xiao Wuyi is quite pitiful. 179 00:10:41,480 --> 00:10:42,880 He is so good at fighting. 180 00:10:42,960 --> 00:10:44,480 But he’s been married 3 times. 181 00:10:44,480 --> 00:10:45,750 And no one wants him. 182 00:10:46,550 --> 00:10:47,960 -Coming. -Let me tell you. 183 00:10:47,960 --> 00:10:50,270 -He has a bad temper. -Let's go, Ziqi. Let's play in the water. 184 00:10:50,270 --> 00:10:52,670 -In fact, he is a good man. -Let's go, Ruisheng. 185 00:10:52,670 --> 00:10:54,670 It's just that his temper is too bad. 186 00:10:57,030 --> 00:10:57,790 Xie Jiayu, 187 00:10:58,720 --> 00:11:00,380 what did you just say about me? 188 00:11:01,270 --> 00:11:03,200 Ruisheng, I... I'll also go... 189 00:11:03,390 --> 00:11:03,870 go... 190 00:11:04,070 --> 00:11:05,070 play in the water. 191 00:11:06,840 --> 00:11:08,110 Good. Very good. 192 00:11:08,750 --> 00:11:10,680 I've never seen such a good person. 193 00:11:13,960 --> 00:11:14,650 What is this? 194 00:11:14,650 --> 00:11:16,750 This is Li Lejun's new Four Pillars of Destiny Chart. 195 00:11:16,750 --> 00:11:17,850 Whether from the perspective of Northern Qin 196 00:11:17,850 --> 00:11:20,080 or Southern Ye's calendar and astrology, 197 00:11:20,080 --> 00:11:22,080 hers and the Eagle King's are a sign of great misfortune. 198 00:11:22,080 --> 00:11:23,880 Put this in the royal genealogy. 199 00:11:24,030 --> 00:11:25,230 I hope it can help her. 200 00:11:25,360 --> 00:11:26,910 Okay, thanks. 201 00:11:27,960 --> 00:11:29,550 I've only been married once. 202 00:11:29,550 --> 00:11:31,480 I don't need your pity. 203 00:11:33,840 --> 00:11:34,550 I 204 00:11:35,030 --> 00:11:36,480 do have a bad temper. 205 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:38,790 No. 206 00:11:45,750 --> 00:11:46,360 These are 207 00:11:46,360 --> 00:11:48,690 my ideas for upgrading the Beifu weapons. 208 00:11:48,910 --> 00:11:50,270 Some are already perfected, 209 00:11:50,270 --> 00:11:51,670 and some still need work. 210 00:11:52,120 --> 00:11:52,840 On the day of the Double Ninth Ceremony, 211 00:11:52,840 --> 00:11:54,000 I promised the Beifu soldiers 212 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,460 to upgrade their weapons. 213 00:11:55,790 --> 00:11:57,450 I will never break my promise. 214 00:11:58,600 --> 00:11:59,120 Well... 215 00:11:59,650 --> 00:12:01,600 most of the designs are whimsical. 216 00:12:02,170 --> 00:12:03,500 But the talent is there. 217 00:12:04,480 --> 00:12:06,030 Why don't you come with me to Beifu? 218 00:12:06,030 --> 00:12:07,390 Designing weapons 219 00:12:07,510 --> 00:12:09,270 is different from constructing mechanisms. 220 00:12:09,270 --> 00:12:11,240 It requires examining the local terrain, 221 00:12:11,240 --> 00:12:12,670 weather, and tactics. 222 00:12:12,670 --> 00:12:13,360 Stop. 223 00:12:14,670 --> 00:12:16,030 I want to leave Xiao Wuyi, 224 00:12:16,030 --> 00:12:17,150 not be sold to him. 225 00:12:17,550 --> 00:12:20,390 Besides, you just want to trick me into the Directorate of Military Equipment, 226 00:12:20,390 --> 00:12:22,450 so you can slack off yourself, right? 227 00:12:22,630 --> 00:12:23,550 You. 228 00:12:23,960 --> 00:12:25,390 You are just like your mother. 229 00:12:25,390 --> 00:12:27,510 You keep saying you want to roam the martial arts world 230 00:12:27,510 --> 00:12:29,150 and wander to the ends of the earth. 231 00:12:29,150 --> 00:12:31,750 Then let me ask you, where is the martial arts world? 232 00:12:31,750 --> 00:12:33,480 And where are the ends of the earth? 233 00:12:33,480 --> 00:12:34,220 -Martial arts world... -Look, 234 00:12:34,220 --> 00:12:35,150 you can't answer, can you? 235 00:12:35,150 --> 00:12:36,950 You just want to travel and play. 236 00:12:37,080 --> 00:12:38,030 Let me tell you. 237 00:12:38,440 --> 00:12:39,720 At this time of year, 238 00:12:40,320 --> 00:12:42,840 Heading south, there are rainstorms and floods. 239 00:12:42,840 --> 00:12:44,630 Heading north, there are sandstorms. 240 00:12:44,630 --> 00:12:46,550 Heading west, there are high mountains and steep hills. 241 00:12:46,550 --> 00:12:47,610 Most importantly, 242 00:12:47,910 --> 00:12:50,310 bandit rebellions occur from time to time. 243 00:12:51,030 --> 00:12:52,240 Still, I shouldn't be scared 244 00:12:52,240 --> 00:12:53,440 before I even go, right? 245 00:12:53,440 --> 00:12:54,170 That's true. 246 00:12:57,120 --> 00:12:58,360 Why don't you take me as your master? 247 00:12:58,360 --> 00:12:59,550 I'll take you to see 248 00:12:59,550 --> 00:13:01,080 the desert roses 249 00:13:01,270 --> 00:13:02,720 and yellow phosphorus mines you like. 250 00:13:02,720 --> 00:13:03,780 Most importantly, 251 00:13:03,840 --> 00:13:04,550 as your master, I 252 00:13:04,550 --> 00:13:06,120 will pass on everything I've learned 253 00:13:06,120 --> 00:13:07,270 in my life to you, 254 00:13:07,910 --> 00:13:09,030 making your mechanism designs 255 00:13:09,030 --> 00:13:11,690 benefit the people's livelihood in the future. 256 00:13:12,030 --> 00:13:12,550 Then... 257 00:13:13,320 --> 00:13:14,850 can I bring a family member? 258 00:13:16,150 --> 00:13:18,150 I won't ask who this person is first. 259 00:13:18,790 --> 00:13:19,840 Is he willing? 260 00:13:20,390 --> 00:13:21,360 As a dignified man, 261 00:13:21,360 --> 00:13:23,030 doesn't he have his own ambitions? 262 00:13:23,030 --> 00:13:23,550 He... 263 00:13:45,440 --> 00:13:46,320 Picking a wife? 264 00:13:49,120 --> 00:13:49,750 Thanks. 265 00:13:52,440 --> 00:13:54,600 That Xie girl is so quick to catch on. 266 00:13:55,150 --> 00:13:56,880 After some persuasion from me, 267 00:13:56,910 --> 00:13:58,720 she's already tempted 268 00:13:58,720 --> 00:14:00,720 by the idea of becoming my disciple. 269 00:14:01,350 --> 00:14:01,960 Also, 270 00:14:02,150 --> 00:14:04,360 what amazing luck you have. 271 00:14:04,790 --> 00:14:05,850 To have the heavens 272 00:14:05,960 --> 00:14:07,750 send you such a treasure. 273 00:14:12,840 --> 00:14:14,040 Do you look familiar? 274 00:14:14,910 --> 00:14:15,790 Caltrop fireball. 275 00:14:15,790 --> 00:14:18,630 Xie tinkered with this herself 276 00:14:18,630 --> 00:14:19,910 after reading ancient books. 277 00:14:19,910 --> 00:14:21,480 It perfectly matches 278 00:14:21,480 --> 00:14:22,940 my previous design ideas. 279 00:14:23,200 --> 00:14:24,270 Such talent 280 00:14:24,630 --> 00:14:26,200 indeed shouldn't be buried 281 00:14:26,200 --> 00:14:28,260 in the romance of the inner quarters. 282 00:14:29,200 --> 00:14:31,000 You've really found a treasure. 283 00:14:35,670 --> 00:14:38,190 [Divorce Agreement] 284 00:14:41,390 --> 00:14:42,630 You like Xie Jiayu? 285 00:14:43,910 --> 00:14:44,440 Yes. 286 00:14:45,240 --> 00:14:47,100 Whether Xie Jiayu stays or leaves 287 00:14:47,240 --> 00:14:48,360 is up to her as well. 288 00:14:56,150 --> 00:14:58,530 [Palace of Eternal Peace] 289 00:14:59,750 --> 00:15:02,200 Her Majesty has selected some princesses for you, Your Highness. 290 00:15:02,200 --> 00:15:04,960 This is the legitimate daughter of Lord Liu, Vice Censor-in-Chief. 291 00:15:04,960 --> 00:15:05,790 She is 15. 292 00:15:06,080 --> 00:15:07,270 She is well-versed in poetry and books, 293 00:15:07,270 --> 00:15:08,910 and is best at playing the guqin. 294 00:15:08,910 --> 00:15:11,960 This one is the niece of Lord Zhao, Director of the Secretariat. 295 00:15:11,960 --> 00:15:12,960 She has practiced martial arts since childhood. 296 00:15:12,960 --> 00:15:13,960 She has a valiant temperament, 297 00:15:13,960 --> 00:15:15,560 truly a heroine among women. 298 00:15:18,360 --> 00:15:18,870 Lejun. 299 00:15:20,120 --> 00:15:20,550 Come. 300 00:15:22,840 --> 00:15:24,390 Do you think Yaoyao prefers moon white 301 00:15:24,390 --> 00:15:25,320 or azure? 302 00:15:25,550 --> 00:15:27,630 Let's wait for her to choose for herself. 303 00:15:27,630 --> 00:15:28,200 Brother. 304 00:15:28,480 --> 00:15:30,680 She usually likes to study those tools. 305 00:15:31,000 --> 00:15:32,030 But the palace has many rules, 306 00:15:32,030 --> 00:15:33,030 and it's not safe. 307 00:15:33,080 --> 00:15:35,880 I'm afraid it will be hard for her to enjoy herself. 308 00:15:36,440 --> 00:15:38,640 She also likes to listen to storybooks. 309 00:15:38,960 --> 00:15:40,030 We can keep some entertainers 310 00:15:40,030 --> 00:15:41,030 to make her happy. 311 00:15:41,750 --> 00:15:42,910 As for the Imperial Cuisine Department, 312 00:15:42,910 --> 00:15:44,270 I also sent someone to adjust 313 00:15:44,270 --> 00:15:46,130 the menus according to her taste. 314 00:15:46,570 --> 00:15:47,550 Hurry and help me think 315 00:15:47,550 --> 00:15:48,790 if there's anything else I've missed. 316 00:15:48,790 --> 00:15:49,390 Brother, 317 00:15:49,840 --> 00:15:50,770 does Yaoyao know 318 00:15:51,080 --> 00:15:52,840 that you don't plan to leave Jiankang 319 00:15:52,840 --> 00:15:55,240 but still want to bring her into the palace? 320 00:15:55,480 --> 00:15:56,870 As long as I can be with her, 321 00:15:56,870 --> 00:15:58,930 what difference does it make whether we leave Jiankang or not? 322 00:15:58,930 --> 00:16:00,790 How could there be no difference? 323 00:16:01,440 --> 00:16:02,970 Yaoyao yearns for freedom, 324 00:16:03,360 --> 00:16:05,150 but you want her to live in the deep palace for a long time. 325 00:16:05,150 --> 00:16:06,410 Don't you understand? 326 00:16:06,550 --> 00:16:08,390 Yaoyao can give up the name of Xie Jiayu 327 00:16:08,390 --> 00:16:09,840 to travel the world with you. 328 00:16:09,840 --> 00:16:11,550 But she won't give up the name of Xie Jiayu 329 00:16:11,550 --> 00:16:12,720 to enter the palace with you. 330 00:16:12,720 --> 00:16:14,960 Besides, there are these women. 331 00:16:15,960 --> 00:16:17,760 These are all stopgap measures. 332 00:16:18,600 --> 00:16:20,400 Yaoyao will surely understand. 333 00:16:21,230 --> 00:16:23,550 [Prince Jing'an's Mansion] 334 00:16:27,870 --> 00:16:28,960 Over the past few days, one after another, 335 00:16:28,960 --> 00:16:31,120 prominent families have sent portraits to the Eastern Palace. 336 00:16:31,120 --> 00:16:32,670 It seems they intend to propose marriage. 337 00:16:32,670 --> 00:16:34,960 It looks like Prince Qi is determined not to leave. 338 00:16:34,960 --> 00:16:36,510 Lady Xie is still in the dark. 339 00:16:36,510 --> 00:16:37,670 These past few days, she's been busy preparing 340 00:16:37,670 --> 00:16:39,320 parting gifts for everyone in the mansion. 341 00:16:39,320 --> 00:16:40,320 For the Heir's Consort, 342 00:16:40,320 --> 00:16:41,390 it's a paperweight. 343 00:16:41,390 --> 00:16:42,200 For Madam Ruisheng, 344 00:16:42,200 --> 00:16:43,750 it's a brand-new set of acupuncture needles. 345 00:16:43,750 --> 00:16:44,840 For the Prince and the Princess, 346 00:16:44,840 --> 00:16:46,720 it's a suit of armor and a bladed hairpin. 347 00:16:46,720 --> 00:16:47,510 A single slash severs the throat. 348 00:16:47,510 --> 00:16:48,840 The fastest way to slaughter a chicken. 349 00:16:48,840 --> 00:16:49,790 For Ziqi, it's a stack of 350 00:16:49,790 --> 00:16:51,910 classic books she hasn't even finished reading herself. 351 00:16:51,910 --> 00:16:52,510 That's it? 352 00:16:53,240 --> 00:16:55,440 Yan Yue and I got a pair of new shoes each. 353 00:16:56,960 --> 00:16:57,630 Calm down. 354 00:17:01,600 --> 00:17:02,460 Your Highness. 355 00:17:02,910 --> 00:17:04,069 The Eagle King suddenly went back on his word. 356 00:17:04,069 --> 00:17:06,270 He wants to add terms to the peace talks. 357 00:17:07,750 --> 00:17:09,640 If you interrupt my medical practice again, 358 00:17:09,640 --> 00:17:11,569 you will have to find someone else. 359 00:17:12,480 --> 00:17:13,880 He still hasn't given up. 360 00:17:14,510 --> 00:17:15,910 What are his conditions? 361 00:17:16,550 --> 00:17:17,150 What is it? 362 00:17:29,200 --> 00:17:29,790 Leave us. 363 00:17:30,590 --> 00:17:31,160 Yes. 364 00:17:35,200 --> 00:17:35,750 Brother, 365 00:17:36,590 --> 00:17:37,450 what happened? 366 00:17:37,550 --> 00:17:40,440 Lejun, did you meet the Eagle King once? 367 00:17:41,200 --> 00:17:41,790 Yes. 368 00:17:46,480 --> 00:17:48,170 Why didn't you tell me earlier? 369 00:17:48,170 --> 00:17:50,480 I thought he would make things difficult in public, 370 00:17:50,480 --> 00:17:52,350 but he didn't mention it later. 371 00:17:53,000 --> 00:17:54,790 I thought the poisoning matter 372 00:17:54,790 --> 00:17:56,440 couldn't be brought out into the open. 373 00:17:56,440 --> 00:17:57,750 Her Majesty and the Eagle King 374 00:17:57,750 --> 00:17:59,340 probably wouldn't do anything to me. 375 00:17:59,340 --> 00:18:00,590 So I was relieved. 376 00:18:01,160 --> 00:18:02,880 Why? Is the Eagle King 377 00:18:02,880 --> 00:18:04,480 blackmailing you with this? 378 00:18:07,510 --> 00:18:09,440 The Eagle King intends to treat you as a princess 379 00:18:09,440 --> 00:18:10,960 for a political marriage with Northern Qin, 380 00:18:10,960 --> 00:18:12,720 to show the sincerity of the peace talks between the two countries. 381 00:18:12,720 --> 00:18:13,590 What? 382 00:18:14,400 --> 00:18:15,600 Political marriage? 383 00:18:18,270 --> 00:18:18,880 Brother. 384 00:18:21,270 --> 00:18:23,240 Don't worry, I will protect you. 385 00:18:23,830 --> 00:18:26,290 I will never let you marry into Northern Qin. 386 00:18:29,010 --> 00:18:30,100 [Ziji Palace] 387 00:18:33,680 --> 00:18:35,440 This is the legitimate daughter of Minister Cao, Commandant of Justice. 388 00:18:35,440 --> 00:18:36,680 She knows 6 languages 389 00:18:37,160 --> 00:18:39,480 and can assist you with foreign affairs, Your Highness. 390 00:18:39,480 --> 00:18:42,350 This is the younger sister of the Left Palace Guard General. 391 00:18:42,350 --> 00:18:43,510 She is excellent at brewing tea. 392 00:18:43,510 --> 00:18:47,350 Upon tasting it, I find it surpasses the Nanzhao Xueya tea by quite a margin. 393 00:18:47,350 --> 00:18:48,160 It seems 394 00:18:48,920 --> 00:18:51,320 it's hard for you to find a good match today. 395 00:18:53,640 --> 00:18:56,440 He Tian, take everyone away. 396 00:18:57,310 --> 00:18:57,790 Yes. 397 00:18:59,110 --> 00:19:00,170 Take them all away. 398 00:19:00,200 --> 00:19:00,860 -Yes. -Yes. 399 00:19:08,110 --> 00:19:10,110 Sorry to trouble you, Your Majesty. 400 00:19:10,550 --> 00:19:11,350 It's nothing. 401 00:19:12,550 --> 00:19:15,400 Although I couldn't find a good match for you today, 402 00:19:15,400 --> 00:19:18,260 there is another excellent marriage arrangement. 403 00:19:24,310 --> 00:19:25,720 The day before yesterday, 404 00:19:25,720 --> 00:19:27,640 the Eagle King sent an envoy to the palace, 405 00:19:27,640 --> 00:19:30,720 who said the Eagle King admires Princess Pingning's virtues, 406 00:19:30,720 --> 00:19:33,400 is willing to offer the 1,000-li grassland in Monan as a betrothal gift, 407 00:19:33,400 --> 00:19:34,750 and use the etiquette for a royal princess 408 00:19:34,750 --> 00:19:37,150 to ask for the hand of your sister, Li Lejun. 409 00:19:37,480 --> 00:19:40,160 I think this is an excellent marriage arrangement, 410 00:19:40,160 --> 00:19:43,360 so I accepted the marriage document and betrothal gifts. 411 00:19:43,480 --> 00:19:44,540 Please take a look. 412 00:19:56,790 --> 00:19:59,750 Recently, Northern Qin and our Ye 413 00:19:59,750 --> 00:20:01,550 are about to sign a peace treaty. 414 00:20:02,240 --> 00:20:03,200 Our people at Northern Border 415 00:20:03,200 --> 00:20:04,930 will no longer suffer from war. 416 00:20:05,030 --> 00:20:06,830 If we can have a political marriage with Northern Qin, 417 00:20:06,830 --> 00:20:08,690 wouldn't it be a blessing for our people 418 00:20:08,690 --> 00:20:09,820 and for Ye? 419 00:20:22,750 --> 00:20:25,110 Your Majesty, peace talks do not mean begging for peace. 420 00:20:25,110 --> 00:20:26,160 If we just keep yielding, 421 00:20:26,160 --> 00:20:27,640 it will only make Northern Qin more arrogant. 422 00:20:27,640 --> 00:20:29,160 Today, he dares to ask for my sister. 423 00:20:29,160 --> 00:20:31,560 Tomorrow, he will dare to ask for Jiankang. 424 00:20:32,680 --> 00:20:34,160 Please reconsider, Your Majesty. 425 00:20:34,160 --> 00:20:35,030 Reconsider? 426 00:20:36,590 --> 00:20:37,830 If I reconsider, 427 00:20:38,140 --> 00:20:40,670 Princess Pingning will have left the palace! 428 00:20:51,680 --> 00:20:52,750 Bring her in! 429 00:20:53,240 --> 00:20:54,030 Bring her in. 430 00:20:56,940 --> 00:20:59,460 Today, I want to see 431 00:21:00,270 --> 00:21:02,880 who dares to take Li Lejun away 432 00:21:03,270 --> 00:21:04,670 and ruin the peace talks. 433 00:21:10,720 --> 00:21:11,160 Lejun! 434 00:21:12,070 --> 00:21:12,590 Lejun! 435 00:21:13,760 --> 00:21:14,350 Brother. 436 00:21:22,480 --> 00:21:25,010 Princess Pingning left the palace secretly, 437 00:21:25,240 --> 00:21:26,570 ruining the peace talks 438 00:21:26,640 --> 00:21:28,570 and disregarding the safety of Ye. 439 00:21:29,200 --> 00:21:29,730 Beat her! 440 00:21:32,070 --> 00:21:32,550 Lejun! 441 00:21:32,590 --> 00:21:33,390 Your Majesty! 442 00:21:34,030 --> 00:21:34,830 Your Majesty! 443 00:21:36,960 --> 00:21:37,760 Your Majesty! 444 00:21:37,960 --> 00:21:39,440 I was the one who didn't want Lejun to enter a political marriage. 445 00:21:39,440 --> 00:21:40,760 I was the one who sent someone to take her out of the palace. 446 00:21:40,760 --> 00:21:41,960 The one who should be beaten 447 00:21:41,960 --> 00:21:43,270 should be me, Your Majesty! 448 00:21:43,270 --> 00:21:43,750 No, 449 00:21:44,200 --> 00:21:45,130 that's not true. 450 00:21:45,310 --> 00:21:48,240 Your Majesty, this has nothing to do with my brother. 451 00:21:48,270 --> 00:21:49,790 I didn't want to marry the Eagle King, 452 00:21:49,790 --> 00:21:50,920 so I ran away secretly. 453 00:21:50,920 --> 00:21:53,480 If you want to punish someone, punish me alone. 454 00:21:53,480 --> 00:21:54,940 Don't involve my brother. 455 00:21:55,200 --> 00:21:55,750 Lejun. 456 00:21:55,750 --> 00:21:56,350 Brother. 457 00:21:57,310 --> 00:21:58,240 I know 458 00:21:58,830 --> 00:22:00,200 that you love me 459 00:22:00,640 --> 00:22:02,160 and want to take the blame for me. 460 00:22:02,160 --> 00:22:04,360 But you really knew nothing about this. 461 00:22:05,070 --> 00:22:08,280 Your Majesty, I did all this alone. 462 00:22:08,920 --> 00:22:10,030 Please punish me. 463 00:22:10,270 --> 00:22:11,030 Good. 464 00:22:12,110 --> 00:22:14,510 What a deep bond between brother and sister. 465 00:22:14,510 --> 00:22:16,040 Then I will grant your wish. 466 00:22:16,270 --> 00:22:18,070 Prince Qi failed in his duty of supervision 467 00:22:18,070 --> 00:22:19,640 and will receive 30 strokes of the cane. 468 00:22:19,640 --> 00:22:23,500 Princess Pingning will take the punishment on behalf of her brother. 469 00:22:26,750 --> 00:22:27,950 Mercy, Your Majesty! 470 00:22:29,750 --> 00:22:30,950 Mercy, Your Majesty! 471 00:22:32,240 --> 00:22:34,040 You can't do this, Your Majesty! 472 00:22:34,110 --> 00:22:34,910 Your Majesty! 473 00:22:35,400 --> 00:22:36,200 Your Majesty! 474 00:22:36,640 --> 00:22:38,440 You can't do this, Your Majesty! 475 00:22:38,880 --> 00:22:40,210 -Lejun. -Pass my order. 476 00:22:40,350 --> 00:22:42,030 Princess Pingning, Li Lejun, 477 00:22:42,350 --> 00:22:43,830 with the rites of a princess, 478 00:22:43,830 --> 00:22:46,230 shall marry the Eagle King of Northern Qin. 479 00:22:46,400 --> 00:22:48,200 She is the pillar of our diplomatic relations 480 00:22:48,200 --> 00:22:50,000 and the core of the peace treaty. 481 00:22:50,030 --> 00:22:53,560 Let the people of Jiankang decorate with flowers and lanterns, 482 00:22:53,720 --> 00:22:55,000 sweep the streets, 483 00:22:55,440 --> 00:22:57,790 and celebrate the grand ceremony of her royal carriage's departure, 484 00:22:57,790 --> 00:23:01,590 to manifest the virtue of eternal peace between the North and South. 485 00:23:01,890 --> 00:23:02,610 -Yes. -Yes. 486 00:23:27,240 --> 00:23:29,770 Your Highness, are you here for the political marriage? 487 00:23:29,770 --> 00:23:32,170 Your Highness, I beg you to spare my sister. 488 00:23:33,270 --> 00:23:34,130 Your Highness. 489 00:23:34,830 --> 00:23:36,830 Look at who these people are first. 490 00:23:37,400 --> 00:23:39,240 These two are spies sent by you. 491 00:23:39,920 --> 00:23:41,920 For a bite of food and a sip of water, 492 00:23:42,440 --> 00:23:44,240 they live like beasts of burden. 493 00:23:44,240 --> 00:23:46,510 If your Southern Ye and our Northern Qin form a political marriage, 494 00:23:46,510 --> 00:23:47,400 these people 495 00:23:47,790 --> 00:23:49,720 might live more like human beings. 496 00:23:50,160 --> 00:23:51,220 So, Your Highness, 497 00:23:51,270 --> 00:23:54,200 between Princess Pingning and the beasts of burden, 498 00:23:54,400 --> 00:23:55,600 who would you choose? 499 00:23:57,400 --> 00:23:59,720 And who would Xiao Wuyi choose? 500 00:24:00,360 --> 00:24:02,090 But why does it have to be Lejun? 501 00:24:02,550 --> 00:24:03,550 The political marriage 502 00:24:03,550 --> 00:24:05,830 was not in the terms of the peace talks in the first place. 503 00:24:05,830 --> 00:24:07,160 I lost the competition, 504 00:24:07,480 --> 00:24:08,680 and I am very unhappy. 505 00:24:09,790 --> 00:24:11,480 That day, the Empress Dowager of your Southern Ye 506 00:24:11,480 --> 00:24:12,830 prepared poison arrows, 507 00:24:12,830 --> 00:24:14,490 which was truly disgraceful. 508 00:24:14,680 --> 00:24:16,810 But your sister is quite interesting. 509 00:24:17,000 --> 00:24:18,130 She broke the arrow. 510 00:24:18,350 --> 00:24:19,480 Even though she was in deep trouble, 511 00:24:19,480 --> 00:24:21,030 she still wanted to save others. 512 00:24:21,030 --> 00:24:22,440 Shouldn't such a stubborn flower 513 00:24:22,440 --> 00:24:24,680 bloom in the north wind, 514 00:24:24,960 --> 00:24:25,590 should it? 515 00:24:33,380 --> 00:24:33,820 You... 516 00:24:35,720 --> 00:24:36,780 What are you doing? 517 00:24:37,270 --> 00:24:38,800 You're in the capital of Ye. 518 00:24:43,070 --> 00:24:45,270 Who can prove they are from Southern Ye? 519 00:24:45,920 --> 00:24:48,250 Negotiations require bargaining chips. 520 00:24:48,880 --> 00:24:49,810 In Northern Qin, 521 00:24:49,920 --> 00:24:51,720 we respect heroes like Xiao Wuyi 522 00:24:51,830 --> 00:24:54,590 who have waded through mountains of swords and seas of blood. 523 00:24:54,590 --> 00:24:56,400 If he twists the truth out of thin air, 524 00:24:56,400 --> 00:24:59,330 who would dare to disagree in your Southern Ye court? 525 00:25:03,880 --> 00:25:04,920 So, Prince Qi, 526 00:25:06,310 --> 00:25:07,310 what do you have? 527 00:25:08,640 --> 00:25:10,770 You are just an empty shell of a Regent, 528 00:25:12,840 --> 00:25:14,370 unfit to negotiate with me. 529 00:25:16,640 --> 00:25:18,500 I will not let my sister marry you. 530 00:25:35,400 --> 00:25:36,730 The day I became Regent, 531 00:25:37,750 --> 00:25:39,280 who was the one who chose me? 532 00:25:39,350 --> 00:25:40,550 Was it His Majesty 533 00:25:42,200 --> 00:25:43,070 or you, Master? 534 00:25:44,600 --> 00:25:45,600 It was me. 535 00:25:48,550 --> 00:25:51,790 Your Highness, can you tell me today 536 00:25:53,070 --> 00:25:55,070 if I made the wrong choice? 537 00:25:59,830 --> 00:26:01,310 What I learned in the past 538 00:26:02,310 --> 00:26:03,640 was all about the way of a gentleman 539 00:26:03,640 --> 00:26:05,300 and the principles of living. 540 00:26:05,680 --> 00:26:06,640 From now on, 541 00:26:07,550 --> 00:26:09,880 please teach me the way of a ruler 542 00:26:10,550 --> 00:26:11,950 and the art of an emperor. 543 00:26:13,110 --> 00:26:15,110 Have you really thought it through, 544 00:26:15,640 --> 00:26:16,970 not to leave with Jiayu? 545 00:26:21,520 --> 00:26:22,980 As long as I can save Lejun. 546 00:26:25,920 --> 00:26:29,640 This path is destined to only go forward, 547 00:26:31,160 --> 00:26:32,360 with no turning back. 548 00:26:35,200 --> 00:26:37,000 What is sincerity worth anyway? 549 00:26:37,000 --> 00:26:39,000 How dare you come here and bargain with me? 550 00:26:39,000 --> 00:26:40,590 Everything you have now 551 00:26:41,030 --> 00:26:43,430 was bestowed upon you by His Majesty and me. 552 00:26:44,460 --> 00:26:45,860 If I decide not to give it, 553 00:26:46,310 --> 00:26:47,910 then you shall have nothing. 554 00:26:51,510 --> 00:26:52,710 I want to have power. 555 00:26:53,640 --> 00:26:55,790 I don't want to be empty-handed anymore, 556 00:26:55,790 --> 00:26:57,050 threatened by others, 557 00:26:57,440 --> 00:26:58,500 and at their mercy. 558 00:27:07,580 --> 00:27:09,640 You and I both know well what Xiao Wuyi 559 00:27:09,960 --> 00:27:12,220 aims to achieve with his reform of Beifu. 560 00:27:12,640 --> 00:27:14,310 The peace talks are temporary. 561 00:27:14,310 --> 00:27:16,000 You're just taking advantage of the fact 562 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,510 that Northern Qin is currently in political chaos 563 00:27:17,510 --> 00:27:19,440 to gain some breathing room, aren't you? 564 00:27:19,440 --> 00:27:22,110 If Xiao Wuyi really succeeds in the reform 565 00:27:22,110 --> 00:27:23,880 and centralizes military power, 566 00:27:23,880 --> 00:27:25,960 it will weaken the power of your noble families 567 00:27:25,960 --> 00:27:28,020 and pose a threat to our Northern Qin. 568 00:27:28,480 --> 00:27:29,720 So, reasonably speaking, 569 00:27:29,720 --> 00:27:31,070 we should cooperate. 570 00:27:33,750 --> 00:27:35,920 You want me to commit treason? 571 00:27:36,910 --> 00:27:39,740 Your Highness, having tea is fine, 572 00:27:40,640 --> 00:27:43,400 but your appetite is too big. 573 00:27:44,720 --> 00:27:46,880 And you can't give me what I want. 574 00:27:47,550 --> 00:27:48,640 What do you want? 575 00:27:48,920 --> 00:27:50,160 The truth about 576 00:27:51,270 --> 00:27:53,240 the treason case involving the An and Lu families 577 00:27:53,240 --> 00:27:54,880 of Ye 25 years ago. 578 00:27:59,920 --> 00:28:01,380 I can't help you with that. 579 00:28:01,440 --> 00:28:03,030 I was just a child back then. 580 00:28:03,510 --> 00:28:05,920 Let the Empress Dowager of Northern Qin come talk to me. 581 00:28:05,920 --> 00:28:07,120 She's in the Capital. 582 00:28:09,070 --> 00:28:09,750 Is she? 583 00:28:11,510 --> 00:28:12,840 Where else would she be? 584 00:28:15,030 --> 00:28:17,920 I can give you another greeting gift 585 00:28:18,110 --> 00:28:20,170 to show my sincerity in cooperation. 586 00:28:27,160 --> 00:28:27,760 Xiao Wuyi. 587 00:28:29,350 --> 00:28:31,440 Whether the peace talks succeed or not, 588 00:28:31,440 --> 00:28:32,700 Li Lejun cannot marry. 589 00:28:32,880 --> 00:28:34,230 The peace talks must succeed. 590 00:28:34,230 --> 00:28:35,290 I'm not asking you. 591 00:28:35,550 --> 00:28:37,810 I'm just telling you what I'm going to do. 592 00:28:37,880 --> 00:28:39,830 I know what the peace talks mean to you. 593 00:28:39,830 --> 00:28:41,630 But Lejun is more important to me 594 00:28:42,270 --> 00:28:43,510 than anyone else. 595 00:28:55,590 --> 00:28:57,170 Your Highness, you should tell Prince Qi 596 00:28:57,170 --> 00:28:59,370 that you're already figuring out a way. 597 00:29:01,000 --> 00:29:02,600 The rift has already formed. 598 00:29:03,920 --> 00:29:05,450 There's no need to say more. 599 00:29:06,640 --> 00:29:09,210 [Xiyue Restaurant] 600 00:29:09,010 --> 00:29:11,030 How is the investigation of the Northern Qin delegation going? 601 00:29:11,030 --> 00:29:12,310 As you ordered, Your Highness, 602 00:29:12,310 --> 00:29:14,110 I sent people to keep a close eye on Honglu Temple. 603 00:29:14,110 --> 00:29:15,720 I also bought the night soil collector off. 604 00:29:15,720 --> 00:29:17,350 Judging from the medicine dregs, 605 00:29:17,350 --> 00:29:20,080 someone in the delegation must be seriously ill, 606 00:29:20,270 --> 00:29:22,110 and it's an elderly woman. 607 00:29:22,480 --> 00:29:23,960 Her status is quite high. 608 00:29:31,870 --> 00:29:33,330 Northwestern tiger bone. 609 00:29:33,720 --> 00:29:34,780 Liaoshan ginseng. 610 00:29:39,440 --> 00:29:40,570 South Sea agarwood. 611 00:29:40,830 --> 00:29:41,760 Quite precious. 612 00:29:42,510 --> 00:29:44,670 This woman must have an extraordinary identity. 613 00:29:44,670 --> 00:29:45,700 High status, 614 00:29:45,720 --> 00:29:47,580 yet not on the delegation's list. 615 00:29:47,920 --> 00:29:49,790 Either the person's identity is inconvenient to reveal, 616 00:29:49,790 --> 00:29:51,310 or their purpose is. 617 00:29:52,510 --> 00:29:54,070 Is this the great merit you mentioned? 618 00:29:54,070 --> 00:29:54,870 There's more. 619 00:29:55,350 --> 00:29:56,920 I had people watch for several days 620 00:29:56,920 --> 00:29:58,160 before finally catching up with these two 621 00:29:58,160 --> 00:30:00,270 Northern Qin people who went to the clinic to buy medicine. 622 00:30:00,270 --> 00:30:01,480 Here comes the interesting part. 623 00:30:01,480 --> 00:30:02,400 Guess what? 624 00:30:02,880 --> 00:30:04,200 These two Northern Qin people 625 00:30:04,200 --> 00:30:06,160 -look familiar— -Spare me your storytelling. 626 00:30:06,160 --> 00:30:07,090 Get to the point. 627 00:30:07,200 --> 00:30:08,800 These two were once at Xiyue Restaurant, 628 00:30:08,800 --> 00:30:09,900 listening for several days 629 00:30:09,900 --> 00:30:11,640 to the storybooks of Crown Prince Wenxi. 630 00:30:11,640 --> 00:30:13,200 They also sent people to inquire 631 00:30:13,200 --> 00:30:16,200 about Crown Prince Wenxi and the Phoenix Heart Token. 632 00:30:17,640 --> 00:30:18,400 Great. 633 00:30:19,310 --> 00:30:20,600 If the mountain won't come to me, 634 00:30:20,600 --> 00:30:22,000 I will go to the mountain. 635 00:30:22,260 --> 00:30:24,990 I'll use the Phoenix Heart Token to draw them out. 636 00:30:27,030 --> 00:30:30,160 Have Honglu Temple reorganize the peace talk proposals. 637 00:30:30,160 --> 00:30:31,440 Apart from the three prefectures, 638 00:30:31,440 --> 00:30:33,700 see if there is any room for negotiation. 639 00:30:33,700 --> 00:30:36,030 The Eagle King just wants to prove a point. 640 00:30:36,720 --> 00:30:38,720 The Eagle King has always wanted the smelting technique for refined iron, 641 00:30:38,720 --> 00:30:41,120 even offering 800 fine horses in exchange. 642 00:30:41,640 --> 00:30:43,040 This is non-negotiable. 643 00:31:00,120 --> 00:31:00,800 Spit it out. 644 00:31:03,880 --> 00:31:04,680 Spit what out? 645 00:31:04,720 --> 00:31:05,720 Words to scold me. 646 00:31:06,240 --> 00:31:07,770 Haven't you heard the news? 647 00:31:09,640 --> 00:31:11,920 I did have a lot to say to scold you. 648 00:31:14,110 --> 00:31:16,240 But you look so weighed down with troubles. 649 00:31:16,240 --> 00:31:16,900 Never mind. 650 00:31:23,310 --> 00:31:24,240 What did Mao say? 651 00:31:25,450 --> 00:31:29,050 He won't let Li Lejun enter a political marriage, no matter what, 652 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,350 at any cost. 653 00:31:32,140 --> 00:31:34,070 Mao and Lejun only have each other. 654 00:31:34,830 --> 00:31:36,560 It's only right for him to do so. 655 00:31:38,110 --> 00:31:39,510 But to you, Xiao Wuyi, 656 00:31:40,510 --> 00:31:42,570 ensuring the peace talks go smoothly 657 00:31:42,720 --> 00:31:44,720 and buying time for the Beifu reform 658 00:31:45,350 --> 00:31:47,080 are the most important things. 659 00:31:51,640 --> 00:31:52,240 Yes. 660 00:31:53,030 --> 00:31:53,790 Though, 661 00:31:55,350 --> 00:31:57,010 you know what Lejun will face. 662 00:32:05,510 --> 00:32:06,110 All right. 663 00:32:09,640 --> 00:32:10,240 That's it? 664 00:32:11,910 --> 00:32:14,220 I thought you would argue with me, 665 00:32:15,640 --> 00:32:17,790 calling me a liar, cold-blooded, 666 00:32:18,720 --> 00:32:19,980 and worse than a beast. 667 00:32:21,230 --> 00:32:22,030 Xiao Wuyi, 668 00:32:22,310 --> 00:32:23,400 in your heart, 669 00:32:23,590 --> 00:32:25,110 am I that unreasonable? 670 00:32:25,110 --> 00:32:27,240 Have you ever been reasonable with me? 671 00:32:35,230 --> 00:32:37,960 You have already changed Lejun's birth records. 672 00:32:38,550 --> 00:32:39,880 You've done all you can. 673 00:32:40,550 --> 00:32:42,750 The instigator today is the Eagle King. 674 00:32:43,110 --> 00:32:44,570 You only made your choice. 675 00:32:46,680 --> 00:32:47,810 You are not to blame. 676 00:32:54,160 --> 00:32:55,470 What's with that look? 677 00:32:57,440 --> 00:32:58,070 Nothing. 678 00:32:58,440 --> 00:32:59,400 I don't know either. 679 00:32:59,400 --> 00:33:00,480 Probably because 680 00:33:01,270 --> 00:33:03,930 it's the first time I've heard someone say that, 681 00:33:04,310 --> 00:33:05,310 so it feels fresh. 682 00:33:06,510 --> 00:33:07,110 However, 683 00:33:08,270 --> 00:33:09,830 I will still stop this. 684 00:33:11,920 --> 00:33:13,780 If Lejun were a pampered princess 685 00:33:14,680 --> 00:33:16,080 supported by the people, 686 00:33:16,880 --> 00:33:19,160 then she would shoulder the responsibility of the world now, 687 00:33:19,160 --> 00:33:20,690 and I'd have nothing to say. 688 00:33:20,990 --> 00:33:21,840 But she is not. 689 00:33:26,310 --> 00:33:27,240 Qizhou fell. 690 00:33:28,640 --> 00:33:30,240 Mao and Lejun fled all the way 691 00:33:31,070 --> 00:33:32,000 to Jiankang. 692 00:33:32,790 --> 00:33:33,550 Did His Majesty and Her Majesty 693 00:33:33,550 --> 00:33:35,480 ever care for them for a single day? 694 00:33:36,480 --> 00:33:38,720 They only have the status of the royal family in name, 695 00:33:38,720 --> 00:33:40,780 but live worse than ordinary people. 696 00:33:41,240 --> 00:33:42,500 To support the family, 697 00:33:42,590 --> 00:33:44,790 Lejun has been copying books for others 698 00:33:44,790 --> 00:33:46,720 and doing needlework since childhood. 699 00:33:46,720 --> 00:33:48,070 She was already weak. 700 00:33:48,920 --> 00:33:51,200 If my mother hadn't known some medical skills 701 00:33:51,200 --> 00:33:53,200 and hadn't found out Lejun had an old illness, 702 00:33:53,200 --> 00:33:55,000 she would have barely survived. 703 00:33:55,720 --> 00:33:58,380 This is not the ending a good person should have. 704 00:34:01,030 --> 00:34:02,640 How do you plan to stop it? 705 00:34:03,270 --> 00:34:04,000 Don't worry. 706 00:34:05,310 --> 00:34:06,270 My method 707 00:34:07,200 --> 00:34:09,130 has nothing to do with your empire. 708 00:34:13,320 --> 00:34:14,320 Being your friend 709 00:34:16,030 --> 00:34:16,889 is quite lucky. 710 00:34:20,710 --> 00:34:21,370 You forgot. 711 00:34:24,590 --> 00:34:25,850 You are also my friend. 712 00:35:01,700 --> 00:35:05,120 ♪ A dying memory glimmers low ♪ 713 00:35:05,420 --> 00:35:09,090 ♪ You appear, but I can't hold you so ♪ 714 00:35:06,280 --> 00:35:07,410 I'm here to save you! 715 00:35:09,200 --> 00:35:13,570 ♪ Time itself comes to a sudden halt ♪ 716 00:35:13,930 --> 00:35:16,620 ♪ So desolate ♪ 717 00:35:17,200 --> 00:35:20,870 ♪ I traded obsession for this loss ♪ 718 00:35:19,760 --> 00:35:20,840 Someone like you 719 00:35:20,900 --> 00:35:24,440 ♪ If I could lay my heart bare and cross ♪ 720 00:35:21,440 --> 00:35:23,240 is born to be on the battlefield, 721 00:35:23,540 --> 00:35:24,760 to make everyone fear you. 722 00:35:24,620 --> 00:35:29,960 ♪ Would you once more have pity on me ♪ 723 00:35:30,600 --> 00:35:34,040 ♪ If the heavens should change and fate tear me apart ♪ 724 00:35:34,060 --> 00:35:38,060 ♪ Yet still cannot undo one beat of my heart's art ♪ 725 00:35:38,200 --> 00:35:41,910 ♪ I've traveled so far— the day I find you again ♪ 726 00:35:41,930 --> 00:35:45,630 ♪ I fear you might have forgotten me ♪ 727 00:35:44,230 --> 00:35:45,230 If you trust me, 728 00:35:45,880 --> 00:35:48,700 ♪ I fear no doom of endless karmic pain ♪ 729 00:35:46,200 --> 00:35:47,260 let me be your eyes. 730 00:35:48,730 --> 00:35:51,220 ♪ Only that you drift far from my side ♪ 731 00:35:51,490 --> 00:35:55,650 ♪ Apart from you, the world is an endless night ♪ 732 00:35:55,670 --> 00:35:59,270 ♪ Even if my beating heart wears thin and fades ♪ 733 00:35:59,520 --> 00:36:01,290 ♪ I'd choose this fate till death's final line ♪ 734 00:36:00,110 --> 00:36:00,770 You forgot. 735 00:36:01,280 --> 00:36:02,150 You are also my friend. 736 00:36:01,520 --> 00:36:04,140 ♪ I only hope the mortal lands ♪ 737 00:36:04,170 --> 00:36:06,830 ♪ Can grant our wishes ♪ 738 00:36:04,360 --> 00:36:05,760 It's quite hard to let go. 739 00:36:07,090 --> 00:36:11,330 ♪ Through endless night, let heaven and earth fall apart ♪ 740 00:36:11,660 --> 00:36:15,830 ♪ I'd bid farewell to every worldly part ♪ 741 00:36:16,140 --> 00:36:20,980 ♪ Just to gaze upon you one last time ♪ 742 00:36:31,840 --> 00:36:33,510 Have you done what I told you? 743 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,110 As you instructed, My Lady, 744 00:36:35,110 --> 00:36:37,030 the item has been delivered to the Eagle King. 745 00:36:37,030 --> 00:36:37,510 Good. 746 00:36:38,150 --> 00:36:39,360 If anyone asks later, 747 00:36:39,380 --> 00:36:41,070 just say I went to the South Street Bookstore 748 00:36:41,070 --> 00:36:42,280 to buy books for Yuanji. 749 00:36:42,280 --> 00:36:43,400 You don't know anything else. 750 00:36:43,400 --> 00:36:46,130 -Especially don't let Xiao Wuyi know. -Morning. 751 00:36:50,510 --> 00:36:51,210 What are you doing? 752 00:36:51,210 --> 00:36:52,340 Where are you going? 753 00:36:52,510 --> 00:36:53,480 First to the South Street Bookstore 754 00:36:53,480 --> 00:36:54,630 to buy books for Yuanji, 755 00:36:54,630 --> 00:36:55,480 then to Renhe Hall 756 00:36:55,480 --> 00:36:57,190 to fetch the newly arrived cassia seeds for Ruisheng. 757 00:36:57,190 --> 00:36:58,230 After that, to Xinghua Restaurant 758 00:36:58,230 --> 00:36:59,690 to buy mint cakes for Ziqi. 759 00:37:01,770 --> 00:37:03,510 What about you? Where are you going? 760 00:37:03,510 --> 00:37:04,240 To the palace 761 00:37:05,000 --> 00:37:08,070 to continue discussing the peace talks with Northern Qin. 762 00:37:08,070 --> 00:37:09,150 After you. 763 00:37:09,510 --> 00:37:10,710 Your business is more important. 764 00:37:10,710 --> 00:37:11,770 I won't bother you. 765 00:37:19,090 --> 00:37:21,640 [Xiyue Restaurant] 766 00:37:22,630 --> 00:37:24,320 -Great! -Great! 767 00:37:28,510 --> 00:37:29,670 During the storytelling just now, 768 00:37:29,670 --> 00:37:31,880 you said you had seen the Phoenix Heart Token. 769 00:37:31,880 --> 00:37:32,710 Of course. 770 00:37:33,670 --> 00:37:34,550 Come with me. 771 00:37:36,290 --> 00:37:38,630 [Honglu Temple] 772 00:37:41,920 --> 00:37:43,590 Xiao Wuyi's little beauty. 773 00:37:44,480 --> 00:37:45,480 What a rare guest. 774 00:37:47,030 --> 00:37:49,630 You sent someone to deliver refined iron to me. 775 00:37:49,760 --> 00:37:51,290 What's the meaning of this? 776 00:37:52,190 --> 00:37:53,590 Where did this come from? 777 00:37:53,630 --> 00:37:54,360 I smelted it. 778 00:37:56,230 --> 00:37:57,550 First, forged at a high temperature 779 00:37:57,550 --> 00:37:58,800 to remove all impurities, 780 00:37:58,800 --> 00:38:00,530 then quenched in green liquor. 781 00:38:01,840 --> 00:38:02,440 I know 782 00:38:03,030 --> 00:38:05,830 you want the smelting technique for refined iron. 783 00:38:09,590 --> 00:38:12,250 Are you really going to give me the refined iron? 784 00:38:12,480 --> 00:38:13,230 Not exactly. 785 00:38:13,230 --> 00:38:14,590 I just used this refined iron as bait 786 00:38:14,590 --> 00:38:15,800 to lure you to meet me. 787 00:38:18,510 --> 00:38:19,570 Are you playing me? 788 00:38:19,890 --> 00:38:20,820 I wouldn't dare. 789 00:38:21,510 --> 00:38:23,710 Princess Pingning is my close friend. 790 00:38:25,940 --> 00:38:27,260 So it's about this. 791 00:38:28,590 --> 00:38:30,920 I didn't expect Princess Pingning's life 792 00:38:31,440 --> 00:38:32,640 to be quite valuable. 793 00:38:33,400 --> 00:38:34,840 You want to marry Pingning 794 00:38:34,840 --> 00:38:36,230 just to vent your anger 795 00:38:36,480 --> 00:38:37,610 and regain dignity. 796 00:38:38,670 --> 00:38:42,330 If you are interested in the smelting technique for refined iron, 797 00:38:43,550 --> 00:38:45,210 then I'll make a deal with you. 798 00:38:45,400 --> 00:38:45,770 No, 799 00:38:47,000 --> 00:38:47,660 a business. 800 00:38:51,000 --> 00:38:52,000 I'm all ears. 801 00:39:08,360 --> 00:39:09,160 Your Majesty. 802 00:39:09,650 --> 00:39:12,850 [Shao Yang, the Empress Dowager of the Northern Qin] 803 00:39:10,110 --> 00:39:11,710 I've heard so much about you. 804 00:39:16,320 --> 00:39:18,450 I thought I caught someone's slip-up, 805 00:39:20,840 --> 00:39:21,900 but I didn't expect 806 00:39:22,440 --> 00:39:24,280 that it was I who made a mistake. 807 00:39:25,000 --> 00:39:26,800 Your Highness, if you hadn't 808 00:39:27,000 --> 00:39:29,530 eliminated Northern Qin's spy strongholds, 809 00:39:30,960 --> 00:39:32,150 these two fools 810 00:39:33,920 --> 00:39:36,840 wouldn't have been discovered so easily. 811 00:39:38,320 --> 00:39:39,780 Being a spy 812 00:39:41,230 --> 00:39:43,030 still needs experience. 813 00:39:43,480 --> 00:39:45,480 Why did you come here, Your Majesty? 814 00:39:46,150 --> 00:39:48,280 Is it also for the Phoenix Heart Token? 815 00:39:49,670 --> 00:39:50,670 If I say 816 00:39:51,670 --> 00:39:53,070 I got tired of the Capital 817 00:39:53,800 --> 00:39:56,070 and came to Southern Ye to enjoy the scenery, 818 00:39:56,070 --> 00:39:57,200 will you believe me? 819 00:39:58,230 --> 00:39:59,030 I won't. 820 00:40:01,890 --> 00:40:03,820 Then that's the only excuse I have. 821 00:40:05,510 --> 00:40:06,360 Speak. 822 00:40:07,000 --> 00:40:09,260 Your Highness, why did you want to see me? 823 00:40:09,800 --> 00:40:11,280 Are you trying to tell me 824 00:40:11,280 --> 00:40:13,070 where the Phoenix Heart Token is? 825 00:40:13,070 --> 00:40:14,870 I hope you can stop the Eagle King 826 00:40:14,920 --> 00:40:16,850 from marrying Princess Pingning. 827 00:40:17,550 --> 00:40:21,360 A political marriage between Northern Qin and Ye is a long-term strategy. 828 00:40:21,360 --> 00:40:23,560 You have been in the military for years. 829 00:40:23,920 --> 00:40:25,110 Don't you understand 830 00:40:25,110 --> 00:40:26,710 that peace benefits both? 831 00:40:27,110 --> 00:40:28,760 You must know better than I do 832 00:40:29,840 --> 00:40:31,480 that the emperor of Northern Qin and the Eagle King 833 00:40:31,480 --> 00:40:33,590 are only sovereign and subject on the surface. 834 00:40:33,590 --> 00:40:35,110 The Eagle King has heavily armed himself, 835 00:40:35,110 --> 00:40:36,670 and you support the emperor. 836 00:40:36,670 --> 00:40:39,130 That's why the Northern Qin court is stable. 837 00:40:40,440 --> 00:40:42,000 But if you pass away 838 00:40:42,320 --> 00:40:44,510 and the Eagle King forms a marriage alliance with Ye, 839 00:40:44,510 --> 00:40:45,840 marrying the sister of the current Regent, 840 00:40:45,840 --> 00:40:47,230 Prince Qi, 841 00:40:47,840 --> 00:40:49,440 once he has Jiankang's help, 842 00:40:49,670 --> 00:40:51,200 the balance will be broken. 843 00:40:52,030 --> 00:40:52,760 In that case, 844 00:40:53,480 --> 00:40:54,680 how can you guarantee 845 00:40:55,030 --> 00:40:56,360 the Eagle King's troops 846 00:40:56,590 --> 00:40:58,590 will still be Northern Qin's sword? 847 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:05,630 You make a valid point. 848 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:11,330 But even if my son and I have disagreements with the Eagle King, 849 00:41:11,330 --> 00:41:13,530 it's not for an outsider to manipulate. 850 00:41:14,630 --> 00:41:16,830 Such an obvious attempt to sow discord— 851 00:41:17,550 --> 00:41:19,510 are you being too impatient? 852 00:41:21,360 --> 00:41:22,420 Just a suggestion. 853 00:41:33,280 --> 00:41:34,080 Your Majesty. 854 00:41:40,440 --> 00:41:42,900 Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. 855 00:41:43,000 --> 00:41:45,440 Then I will also tell you something. 856 00:41:46,480 --> 00:41:48,480 Your Secondary Consort, Xie Jiayu, 857 00:41:48,590 --> 00:41:50,190 for the political marriage, 858 00:41:50,920 --> 00:41:54,150 is secretly meeting the Eagle King at Honglu Temple right now. 859 00:41:54,150 --> 00:41:55,000 I heard 860 00:41:55,880 --> 00:41:58,480 she also prepared a big gift for the Eagle King. 861 00:42:02,360 --> 00:42:03,760 Please wait, Your Highness. 862 00:42:03,760 --> 00:42:05,220 I have shown my sincerity. 863 00:42:05,290 --> 00:42:07,670 I hope you can carefully consider the political marriage 864 00:42:07,670 --> 00:42:09,200 and make a good deal with me. 865 00:42:09,670 --> 00:42:11,440 I'll await your good news. 866 00:42:12,840 --> 00:42:13,900 I won't see you out. 867 00:42:19,530 --> 00:42:21,130 No need to see me out. Go back. 868 00:42:24,200 --> 00:42:24,990 Excuse me. 869 00:42:27,630 --> 00:42:28,430 Still acting? 870 00:42:30,320 --> 00:42:33,230 Since when has the South Street Bookstore been open in Honglu Temple? 871 00:42:33,230 --> 00:42:35,480 Well, I was just...