1 00:00:07,760 --> 00:00:08,960 "No to piracy, support the originals" 2 00:01:37,360 --> 00:01:42,520 "Adapted from the novel Queen of Chu" By the writer (Shi Xing) on the apparent website" 3 00:01:46,040 --> 00:01:49,480 {\an8}"One month ago" 4 00:02:03,920 --> 00:02:04,840 Don't move. 5 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:07,520 The wound had barely begun to heal. 6 00:02:12,120 --> 00:02:13,240 Slow down. 7 00:02:17,560 --> 00:02:18,640 Am I alive? 8 00:02:18,720 --> 00:02:20,600 Yes, even the underworld 9 00:02:20,680 --> 00:02:22,480 Don't you dare take a soul She has an ominous aura like hers. 10 00:02:23,520 --> 00:02:27,120 It's good you're still alive. Life is a blessing. 11 00:02:27,640 --> 00:02:30,040 Take, drink some water. 12 00:02:37,720 --> 00:02:39,040 Beware. 13 00:02:40,120 --> 00:02:44,280 The injury missed your heart by a hair. 14 00:02:47,440 --> 00:02:48,640 What about the king of the northern desert? 15 00:02:48,720 --> 00:02:49,960 There was nothing left of him to be buried. 16 00:02:50,040 --> 00:02:51,880 In light of the internal conflict there 17 00:02:51,960 --> 00:02:53,280 They won't be able to bother us for a while. 18 00:02:58,960 --> 00:03:01,120 Don't move. Why are you so stubborn? 19 00:03:01,200 --> 00:03:02,040 Stretch again. 20 00:03:02,560 --> 00:03:03,520 I must come back. 21 00:03:04,040 --> 00:03:06,800 I know you're dying to see Gao. 22 00:03:06,880 --> 00:03:09,720 But you have to survive first, okay? 23 00:03:10,240 --> 00:03:12,920 The capital is in turmoil, but rest assured. 24 00:03:13,440 --> 00:03:15,760 I'll find someone to tell her you're alive. 25 00:03:15,840 --> 00:03:17,760 Besides, if you go now like this 26 00:03:17,840 --> 00:03:19,560 How will you protect her? 27 00:03:24,240 --> 00:03:25,400 "Jao" 28 00:03:26,680 --> 00:03:27,640 Wait for me. 29 00:03:33,440 --> 00:03:35,840 {\an8}"One day ago" 30 00:03:37,600 --> 00:03:38,560 "Gio." 31 00:03:40,720 --> 00:03:42,120 The moon is full again. 32 00:04:27,600 --> 00:04:28,440 "Gio." 33 00:04:53,160 --> 00:04:54,480 It's really you. 34 00:05:02,360 --> 00:05:03,200 It's me. 35 00:05:28,440 --> 00:05:29,880 Your Highness, you shouldn't go. 36 00:05:34,840 --> 00:05:36,880 He remained "Yanfang Xie" He weaves the threads of his conspiracy for a long time 37 00:05:38,120 --> 00:05:40,360 Let his trap tighten today in the hunting arena. 38 00:05:41,840 --> 00:05:43,200 If I don't fall into it 39 00:05:44,040 --> 00:05:45,320 How will he reveal his true face? 40 00:05:46,040 --> 00:05:47,720 What if he really intends to kill you? 41 00:05:55,880 --> 00:05:56,960 I'll bet 42 00:06:00,280 --> 00:06:01,360 Who will stand? 43 00:06:03,040 --> 00:06:04,360 More than the other. 44 00:06:09,600 --> 00:06:10,880 "Yanlai"? 45 00:06:13,040 --> 00:06:14,480 You are alive. 46 00:06:17,360 --> 00:06:19,920 “Yanfang Xie.” 47 00:06:21,240 --> 00:06:22,640 Border forces, obey my command. 48 00:06:24,800 --> 00:06:25,560 "Border Forces Badge" 49 00:06:25,640 --> 00:06:26,360 This is it 50 00:06:27,480 --> 00:06:29,280 Border Forces Command Badge. 51 00:06:29,360 --> 00:06:32,560 Arrest the rebel, Yanlai Xie, immediately. 52 00:06:49,640 --> 00:06:51,520 I narrowly escaped death. 53 00:06:52,960 --> 00:06:54,840 What a pleasant thing! 54 00:06:56,640 --> 00:06:57,480 But it's unfortunate 55 00:06:59,640 --> 00:07:01,520 That someone will die. 56 00:07:04,240 --> 00:07:05,040 Don't hurt her! 57 00:07:06,600 --> 00:07:07,440 What 58 00:07:10,080 --> 00:07:12,080 Does your heart ache for her? 59 00:07:13,280 --> 00:07:14,960 So let her stay where she is 60 00:07:15,040 --> 00:07:18,600 Using this poisoned dagger Which Her Highness prepared for us both. 61 00:07:18,680 --> 00:07:19,880 Don't listen to him. 62 00:07:20,400 --> 00:07:21,880 Border forces, obey my command. 63 00:07:21,960 --> 00:07:23,520 - They executed him... - Your Highness, have you forgotten? 64 00:07:24,720 --> 00:07:26,880 That the border forces only respond to this badge? 65 00:07:26,960 --> 00:07:29,280 You told me that. 66 00:07:34,120 --> 00:07:35,280 "Yanlai." 67 00:07:36,360 --> 00:07:38,440 - Do it! to stop! 68 00:07:41,920 --> 00:07:42,840 Don't. 69 00:07:52,800 --> 00:07:55,200 Don't, the dagger is poisoned. 70 00:07:55,880 --> 00:07:59,280 Indeed, there is no treatment for goldfinch poison. 71 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:02,600 So think carefully 72 00:08:03,640 --> 00:08:06,640 Whether her life is worth sacrificing yours. 73 00:08:07,160 --> 00:08:09,920 No, Geo, don't. 74 00:08:10,520 --> 00:08:12,360 - "Gio." - Will you do? 75 00:08:14,400 --> 00:08:15,640 With your promise? 76 00:08:16,680 --> 00:08:18,080 certainly. - "Gio." 77 00:08:18,920 --> 00:08:20,200 Don't. 78 00:08:20,960 --> 00:08:23,680 The dagger is poisoned. Don't. 79 00:08:38,200 --> 00:08:39,039 That's enough. 80 00:08:48,400 --> 00:08:49,320 Let them go. 81 00:08:57,920 --> 00:09:00,240 Mr. Xie, why do you let them go? 82 00:09:00,320 --> 00:09:02,240 I want to see 83 00:09:04,280 --> 00:09:08,960 How a trapped monster breaks its cage to escape. 84 00:09:11,600 --> 00:09:14,520 Mr. Xie, please eat this first. 85 00:09:29,920 --> 00:09:31,040 "Gio." 86 00:09:31,120 --> 00:09:34,000 "Gio." 87 00:09:34,800 --> 00:09:36,520 "Gio." 88 00:09:36,600 --> 00:09:38,040 "Gio." 89 00:09:45,040 --> 00:09:46,080 I'm sorry. 90 00:09:47,040 --> 00:09:48,600 I feel completely helpless 91 00:09:49,840 --> 00:09:52,120 For failing to kill Xie Yanfang for you. 92 00:09:53,440 --> 00:09:54,880 Don't worry about me. 93 00:09:57,320 --> 00:09:58,360 Go. 94 00:09:59,560 --> 00:10:01,520 - Go. - Geo, don't sleep. 95 00:10:01,600 --> 00:10:03,440 I don't need you to kill him for me. Oh, Geo. 96 00:10:04,440 --> 00:10:06,160 The same blood runs in our veins. 97 00:10:07,160 --> 00:10:09,360 Yanlai, I'm afraid I'll charge you 98 00:10:10,760 --> 00:10:12,800 The trouble of accompanying me to the afterlife. 99 00:10:14,360 --> 00:10:15,640 "Gao Zhou" 100 00:10:16,240 --> 00:10:20,160 Can we talk seriously now? 101 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:25,800 Do you really want to? To see him die in such agony? 102 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:29,400 I know the poison of the goldfinch. 103 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,520 Once it takes effect 104 00:10:31,600 --> 00:10:34,040 One feels as if a fire is burning one's internal organs 105 00:10:35,000 --> 00:10:37,280 Before he coughed up blood and died. 106 00:10:37,360 --> 00:10:39,640 His face will be distorted 107 00:10:40,760 --> 00:10:42,360 And his body withers 108 00:10:42,960 --> 00:10:46,680 He will die slowly and in pain. 109 00:10:46,760 --> 00:10:48,840 - "Gao Zhou." - Gao, don't listen to him. 110 00:10:50,080 --> 00:10:51,720 Do you want to save him? 111 00:10:51,800 --> 00:10:53,160 "Jao." 112 00:10:55,400 --> 00:10:56,880 Don't listen to him. 113 00:10:57,480 --> 00:11:00,040 He came for you, and here he is dying for you. 114 00:11:00,120 --> 00:11:02,640 Don't you really want to save him? 115 00:11:04,600 --> 00:11:06,440 You should. 116 00:11:10,800 --> 00:11:13,200 This is it Lingji Snow Mushroom from Nanjiang. 117 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:15,320 He can keep him alive. 118 00:11:15,920 --> 00:11:17,240 As long as I stay alive 119 00:11:19,560 --> 00:11:21,280 He will stay too. 120 00:11:24,320 --> 00:11:25,400 "Jao." 121 00:11:25,480 --> 00:11:27,640 What a paradox! 122 00:11:27,720 --> 00:11:29,680 You intended to kill me 123 00:11:30,760 --> 00:11:33,640 But you ended up killing your lover. 124 00:11:35,000 --> 00:11:35,960 "Jao." 125 00:11:37,160 --> 00:11:38,120 "Jao." 126 00:11:39,960 --> 00:11:41,720 Don't listen to him. 127 00:11:41,800 --> 00:11:43,360 I am not afraid of death. 128 00:11:44,680 --> 00:11:47,560 You do not agree to its terms. I beg you. 129 00:12:07,520 --> 00:12:08,560 "Jao." 130 00:12:14,680 --> 00:12:16,000 Are you still? 131 00:12:17,640 --> 00:12:19,480 Are you thinking of killing me? 132 00:12:22,160 --> 00:12:23,480 So think carefully. 133 00:12:25,640 --> 00:12:26,760 If you die 134 00:12:27,800 --> 00:12:29,520 Yanlai will die with me. 135 00:12:30,280 --> 00:12:31,560 Are you going to kill me? 136 00:12:32,160 --> 00:12:34,160 Or will you save your lover? 137 00:12:36,800 --> 00:12:40,320 Accept to return to court 138 00:12:41,560 --> 00:12:43,560 To be a pawn of the Shi clan. 139 00:12:44,960 --> 00:12:46,960 And I will keep him alive. 140 00:12:48,400 --> 00:12:50,720 I can deliver "yo" 141 00:12:51,360 --> 00:12:53,840 And the state of Chu is yours. 142 00:12:58,520 --> 00:12:59,560 "Jao." 143 00:13:01,280 --> 00:13:02,880 Do you remember… 144 00:13:04,200 --> 00:13:05,720 Your promise... 145 00:13:07,240 --> 00:13:08,560 Make my wish come true? 146 00:13:11,160 --> 00:13:12,200 I want you 147 00:13:13,920 --> 00:13:15,480 To refuse his terms. 148 00:13:16,680 --> 00:13:19,760 From now on, whatever your wish is, You can order it from me. 149 00:13:19,840 --> 00:13:23,760 No matter the difficulties, I will make sure to achieve it. 150 00:13:25,200 --> 00:13:28,880 I keep my promises and never back down. 151 00:14:00,040 --> 00:14:01,560 Forgive me, Geo. 152 00:14:02,680 --> 00:14:03,760 I had to 153 00:14:04,880 --> 00:14:06,560 I break my promise now. 154 00:14:24,960 --> 00:14:27,320 "Gio." 155 00:14:51,960 --> 00:14:54,800 At court, you will follow my directions From now on. 156 00:14:55,760 --> 00:14:58,680 Only then can Yanlai's life be guaranteed. 157 00:15:03,320 --> 00:15:05,800 Border forces' salaries will be reduced by 30 percent 158 00:15:05,880 --> 00:15:06,720 "Taiji Hall" 159 00:15:06,800 --> 00:15:08,520 The money will go toward transporting grain south. 160 00:15:09,320 --> 00:15:12,040 Border forces' salaries will be reduced by 30 percent 161 00:15:12,120 --> 00:15:13,880 The money will go toward transporting grain south. 162 00:15:14,480 --> 00:15:16,440 "Xuan Xie" from the "Xie" clan... 163 00:15:17,320 --> 00:15:18,600 "Xuan Xie" from the "Xie" clan... 164 00:15:19,440 --> 00:15:21,880 ...promoted to the position of first advisor In the office of the Grand Commander... 165 00:15:21,960 --> 00:15:24,000 ...promoted to the position of first advisor In the office of the Grand Commander... 166 00:15:24,720 --> 00:15:26,160 …Effective immediately. 167 00:15:26,880 --> 00:15:27,720 …Effective immediately. 168 00:15:28,720 --> 00:15:31,720 This year's fall tax will be raised By 20 percent 169 00:15:31,800 --> 00:15:33,160 To fill the state treasury. 170 00:15:33,680 --> 00:15:36,000 This year's fall tax will be raised By 20 percent 171 00:15:36,600 --> 00:15:38,080 To fill the state treasury. 172 00:15:38,160 --> 00:15:41,160 Your Highness, the frontier is preparing for war. 173 00:15:41,240 --> 00:15:43,800 Reducing military salaries at a time like this He may not be wise. 174 00:15:46,880 --> 00:15:49,960 The northern desert withdrew. The borders are secure. 175 00:15:50,480 --> 00:15:52,160 No need for additional military spending. 176 00:15:55,000 --> 00:15:58,000 The northern desert withdrew. The borders are secure. 177 00:15:59,080 --> 00:16:00,960 No need for additional military spending. 178 00:16:03,480 --> 00:16:06,920 I think Her Highness has a good point. 179 00:16:07,800 --> 00:16:09,920 - I support that. - I support that. 180 00:16:11,280 --> 00:16:12,640 So the matter is settled. 181 00:16:13,520 --> 00:16:14,920 What do you think, Your Majesty? 182 00:16:16,080 --> 00:16:17,960 The eldest princess had taken everything into account. 183 00:16:18,480 --> 00:16:19,320 I am reassured. 184 00:16:44,080 --> 00:16:45,920 Your Majesty is still growing up. 185 00:16:46,440 --> 00:16:47,320 Eat more. 186 00:16:50,080 --> 00:16:52,120 -I dreamed of my uncle Yanlai last night. - We do not talk while eating. 187 00:16:54,240 --> 00:16:56,040 - He was teaching me... - Your Majesty. 188 00:16:58,280 --> 00:17:00,800 If there is someone worthy of your attention, He is your uncle, Yanfang. 189 00:17:01,400 --> 00:17:03,040 His supervision of transportation across the canal 190 00:17:03,560 --> 00:17:05,800 It's what keeps the grain flowing out of Jiangnan. 191 00:17:06,560 --> 00:17:10,160 If it weren't for the Xie family, How could this country have survived? 192 00:17:10,800 --> 00:17:12,240 Is Uncle Yanlai still alive? 193 00:17:21,800 --> 00:17:23,400 I won't let him die. 194 00:17:26,480 --> 00:17:28,960 The soup has cooled. They brought a hot one. 195 00:17:44,240 --> 00:17:47,560 She took care of everything I entrusted to her During the court session this morning. 196 00:17:48,240 --> 00:17:50,040 She has an excellent memory. 197 00:17:51,640 --> 00:17:52,800 At the court session tomorrow 198 00:17:53,560 --> 00:17:55,480 He suggested a 30 percent increase In business taxes 199 00:17:56,360 --> 00:17:58,080 Based on the reasons mentioned above. 200 00:17:59,720 --> 00:18:01,240 Was the medicine delivered to Cangmu stronghold? 201 00:18:01,320 --> 00:18:03,280 They received it. 202 00:18:04,640 --> 00:18:06,440 I've given Zhao Zhou my word. 203 00:18:06,960 --> 00:18:08,720 As long as I breathe 204 00:18:10,160 --> 00:18:11,600 Yanlai will not die. 205 00:18:15,600 --> 00:18:18,120 I can't break my promise to her. 206 00:18:32,520 --> 00:18:33,480 Your Highness 207 00:18:34,640 --> 00:18:36,680 Mr. Xie vomited blood again this morning. 208 00:18:37,560 --> 00:18:41,560 The imperial doctor is afraid Doesn't he survive this winter? 209 00:18:43,040 --> 00:18:45,360 How many days are left? 210 00:18:46,720 --> 00:18:47,680 Until His Majesty's 12th birthday? 211 00:18:48,360 --> 00:18:49,520 Your Highness. 212 00:18:50,040 --> 00:18:51,720 25 days. 213 00:18:55,760 --> 00:18:57,360 25 days. 214 00:19:08,520 --> 00:19:09,680 It seems 215 00:19:11,960 --> 00:19:13,520 I won't survive in the end. 216 00:19:13,600 --> 00:19:15,960 Mr. Xie, please don't tell These are ominous things. 217 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:20,480 Why fear death? 218 00:19:22,960 --> 00:19:24,960 Yu is about to take matters into his own hands 219 00:19:26,760 --> 00:19:28,200 And he carries 220 00:19:29,320 --> 00:19:31,440 The blood of the Xie family. 221 00:19:31,520 --> 00:19:33,320 But if something bad happens to you 222 00:19:33,400 --> 00:19:34,920 Her Highness took advantage of this opportunity to strengthen her authority... 223 00:19:37,360 --> 00:19:39,800 You have sacrificed many lives 224 00:19:40,320 --> 00:19:43,480 To install an emperor from the Xie family. 225 00:19:44,400 --> 00:19:46,240 I will not allow these efforts to be in vain. 226 00:19:47,560 --> 00:19:50,640 No one can resist the temptation of power 227 00:19:51,920 --> 00:19:56,040 Especially a young emperor. 228 00:19:56,960 --> 00:19:59,600 The real emperor 229 00:20:00,560 --> 00:20:03,200 He will never accept being a puppet for the rest of his life. 230 00:20:04,400 --> 00:20:06,840 Once Yu assumed direct rule 231 00:20:07,680 --> 00:20:11,560 He would never tolerate Gao Zhou's manipulation. 232 00:20:13,640 --> 00:20:18,000 And when the time comes, we'll give him one last push. 233 00:20:20,080 --> 00:20:22,320 Because I have an agreement with Yu. 234 00:20:24,120 --> 00:20:27,040 The first decree he will issue upon assuming direct rule 235 00:20:29,200 --> 00:20:32,360 It would be the annihilation of the Chu Clan. 236 00:20:38,320 --> 00:20:39,400 Your Majesty 237 00:20:40,960 --> 00:20:42,120 Military message... 238 00:20:43,720 --> 00:20:45,400 I have no desire to learn these things today. 239 00:20:49,600 --> 00:20:51,200 “Yanfang,” my uncle said. 240 00:20:51,880 --> 00:20:54,480 Reading people is like reading the stars. 241 00:20:58,200 --> 00:20:59,360 Your Majesty 242 00:21:00,360 --> 00:21:02,280 The art of reading the stars The specialty of imperial astronomers. 243 00:21:06,440 --> 00:21:07,360 Oh grand princess 244 00:21:07,960 --> 00:21:10,600 I am the ruler and you are my subjects. 245 00:21:13,640 --> 00:21:15,720 Your Majesty will soon assume direct rule 246 00:21:15,800 --> 00:21:17,720 You must weigh everything carefully. 247 00:21:17,800 --> 00:21:18,720 This is for your own good. 248 00:21:20,280 --> 00:21:21,320 For my benefit? 249 00:21:21,960 --> 00:21:23,840 Search your heart. 250 00:21:24,360 --> 00:21:26,200 Do you really hope that I will judge? 251 00:21:26,880 --> 00:21:30,880 Or are you desperate for me to remain an emperor as a pawn in your hand? 252 00:21:30,960 --> 00:21:33,440 So you can keep the reins of power? 253 00:21:34,560 --> 00:21:35,760 Your Majesty 254 00:21:35,840 --> 00:21:37,360 - I never did... - Cat? 255 00:21:37,960 --> 00:21:41,960 Why are you behaving tyrannically? Whenever faced with crucial matters of state? 256 00:21:42,040 --> 00:21:45,840 Why do you put obstacles in my way? Whenever you suggest a different path? 257 00:21:46,960 --> 00:21:51,320 Hey Gao Zhou, do you like it? You have absolute power to this extent 258 00:21:51,400 --> 00:21:55,760 So much so that you never intended to give it up? 259 00:22:02,520 --> 00:22:04,200 Is this how your majesty really sees me? 260 00:22:04,280 --> 00:22:05,240 Enough. 261 00:22:06,280 --> 00:22:07,600 Save your excuses. 262 00:22:08,520 --> 00:22:11,440 Guards, They accompanied the eldest princess back to her palace 263 00:22:12,600 --> 00:22:14,000 They kept her there to reflect on her transgressions. 264 00:22:22,440 --> 00:22:23,480 Your Majesty 265 00:22:24,640 --> 00:22:26,760 Please excuse my transgression. 266 00:22:38,560 --> 00:22:40,680 Just as Young Master Yanfang had expected. 267 00:22:43,120 --> 00:22:45,560 "Taiji Hall" 268 00:22:53,800 --> 00:22:57,000 "Diligence and Virtue" 269 00:23:08,520 --> 00:23:10,120 Kneel down. 270 00:23:11,440 --> 00:23:15,080 We congratulate Your Majesty on assuming direct rule. 271 00:23:18,400 --> 00:23:20,400 Rise up, ministers. 272 00:23:21,360 --> 00:23:23,200 - Thank you, Your Majesty. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 273 00:23:23,720 --> 00:23:27,520 My older sister entered the Taiji Hall. Holding the court supervision decree 274 00:23:28,240 --> 00:23:30,160 She ruled on my behalf. 275 00:23:30,240 --> 00:23:34,120 Now that peace has prevailed in the country and assumed power 276 00:23:34,200 --> 00:23:35,920 She deserved her rest. 277 00:23:45,480 --> 00:23:48,200 "Diligence and Virtue" 278 00:24:00,400 --> 00:24:03,920 I, Gao Zhou, I congratulate Your Majesty on assuming direct rule. 279 00:24:23,800 --> 00:24:24,840 "Grand Princess Badge" 280 00:24:25,440 --> 00:24:27,480 I have a decree to announce. 281 00:24:29,400 --> 00:24:32,360 Why did His Majesty meet him personally? 282 00:24:33,040 --> 00:24:35,920 It is the first decree of His Majesty's direct rule. 283 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,120 It is of great importance. 284 00:24:38,520 --> 00:24:41,680 Upon receiving this great assignment to rule the state 285 00:24:41,760 --> 00:24:43,040 I remained diligent in my work 286 00:24:43,120 --> 00:24:45,000 I devoted most of my thought to the state and its people. 287 00:24:45,600 --> 00:24:47,240 "Ling Zhou" and "Zhao Zhou" 288 00:24:56,800 --> 00:24:58,120 Show unwavering loyalty 289 00:24:58,200 --> 00:24:59,800 And they were always careful On the common good of the state. 290 00:24:59,880 --> 00:25:01,800 Because borders are the state's shield 291 00:25:01,880 --> 00:25:03,240 On which its security depends. 292 00:25:03,320 --> 00:25:05,960 The guard commander, Ling Chu, stood up. 293 00:25:06,480 --> 00:25:08,240 stationed on this border for many decades 294 00:25:08,320 --> 00:25:11,040 During which he repelled the invaders and secured the state With exceptional tournaments. 295 00:25:11,120 --> 00:25:12,560 As for Grand Princess Zhao Zhou, 296 00:25:12,640 --> 00:25:15,200 I left the comfort of the palace To go to war on behalf of her father. 297 00:25:15,280 --> 00:25:17,760 She was unique in her valor United in heart and purpose with her father 298 00:25:17,840 --> 00:25:18,680 It expanded and defended the state's territory. 299 00:25:18,760 --> 00:25:19,960 And their great glories stand still 300 00:25:20,040 --> 00:25:22,600 A shining beacon and a role model All the subjects of this kingdom are guided by it. 301 00:25:26,720 --> 00:25:29,320 But Yanfang Xie, the leader of the Xie Clan... 302 00:25:29,920 --> 00:25:31,120 Who fluctuated in the blessings of the throne for generation after generation 303 00:25:31,200 --> 00:25:32,400 He rose to become one of the three pillars of the state 304 00:25:32,480 --> 00:25:34,680 He had to serve with absolute devotion 305 00:25:34,760 --> 00:25:35,680 He guards the kingdom's system. 306 00:25:36,280 --> 00:25:38,040 But instead, I harbor treachery 307 00:25:38,120 --> 00:25:39,520 He behaved with brutal depravity 308 00:25:39,600 --> 00:25:41,720 He conspired with the northern desert sector 309 00:25:41,800 --> 00:25:43,320 To bring ruin 310 00:25:43,400 --> 00:25:47,520 {\an8}Leaving the borders torn by the fires of war The people are homeless and homeless. 311 00:25:47,600 --> 00:25:49,400 He formed internal factions to get rid of loyalists 312 00:25:49,480 --> 00:25:51,160 In an effort to usurp power 313 00:25:51,240 --> 00:25:55,080 And misleading the throne with crimes that words cannot describe. 314 00:25:55,680 --> 00:25:58,440 Perhaps the darkest of these remains the tragedy of the village of Wei. 315 00:25:58,520 --> 00:26:00,480 Where enemies incited strangers 316 00:26:00,560 --> 00:26:03,200 In pursuit of personal gain, To burn the village to the ground 317 00:26:03,280 --> 00:26:05,640 - And slaughtered its people. - Help! Please help me! 318 00:26:06,240 --> 00:26:08,040 There are atrocities like this 319 00:26:08,120 --> 00:26:10,120 To go beyond the scope of the human mind 320 00:26:10,200 --> 00:26:11,240 It is considered an abomination for the entire existence. 321 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,520 The laws of this country are strict and unyielding 322 00:26:13,600 --> 00:26:15,440 It will not stand idly by In the face of this malicious rebellion. 323 00:26:15,520 --> 00:26:17,240 Even though I ascended the throne in my youth 324 00:26:17,320 --> 00:26:20,200 I carry the legacy of my ancestors and the trust of the people. 325 00:26:20,280 --> 00:26:23,560 I will act with unwavering determination To eradicate treason and corruption. 326 00:26:24,240 --> 00:26:27,040 Accordingly, all titles and ranks are withdrawn From the Shih clan. 327 00:26:27,120 --> 00:26:30,080 Their lands and properties are confiscated And their silver and valuables. 328 00:26:30,160 --> 00:26:31,480 All adult males of the Xie Clan 329 00:26:31,560 --> 00:26:32,920 Their heads will be cut off immediately. 330 00:26:33,000 --> 00:26:34,360 As for women and children 331 00:26:34,440 --> 00:26:35,680 They will be exiled to distant borders as slaves. 332 00:26:36,280 --> 00:26:38,400 Any former students or subordinates Or partners involved in his crimes 333 00:26:38,480 --> 00:26:39,800 They must surrender themselves within ten days. 334 00:26:39,880 --> 00:26:42,120 It is caught after the deadline He will face triple punishment. 335 00:26:42,200 --> 00:26:45,000 This decree is announced throughout the country. 336 00:26:45,080 --> 00:26:46,240 Whoever colludes with the enemy or betrays the state 337 00:26:46,320 --> 00:26:49,200 Or he harms the people, he will be executed 338 00:26:49,280 --> 00:26:50,560 With his entire clan 339 00:26:50,640 --> 00:26:53,080 Upholding the laws of the state Let this be a warning to everyone. 340 00:26:53,160 --> 00:26:55,120 May we and the ministers be able together 341 00:26:55,200 --> 00:26:57,560 To cleanse this corruption and establish a prosperous era. 342 00:26:58,480 --> 00:26:59,760 Your Majesty, please think again. 343 00:26:59,840 --> 00:27:02,840 Mr. Xie is your brother-in-law. 344 00:27:02,920 --> 00:27:03,800 Sergeant, watch your words. 345 00:27:04,400 --> 00:27:06,160 I am from the Xiao family, not from the Xie family. 346 00:27:07,120 --> 00:27:10,160 The country belongs to the Xiao family. 347 00:27:10,240 --> 00:27:11,720 So he brought down the Xie family. 348 00:27:11,800 --> 00:27:13,880 To save the entire people. 349 00:27:14,640 --> 00:27:15,480 They issued the decree. 350 00:27:15,560 --> 00:27:17,000 Prostrate! 351 00:27:34,080 --> 00:27:37,040 Mr. Xie, His Majesty ordered the annihilation of your clan. 352 00:27:49,240 --> 00:27:50,120 What did you say? 353 00:27:50,960 --> 00:27:52,200 This is the imperial decree 354 00:27:52,280 --> 00:27:53,440 Which was announced by His Majesty During the court session this morning. 355 00:27:54,120 --> 00:27:55,760 Announce great achievements By Ling Zhou and Zhao Zhou 356 00:27:55,840 --> 00:27:56,960 You will be honored by the state 357 00:27:57,040 --> 00:27:59,760 While you are convicted of heinous crimes 358 00:27:59,840 --> 00:28:02,760 Your entire clan will be completely executed. 359 00:28:24,040 --> 00:28:25,320 This is nonsense. 360 00:28:27,760 --> 00:28:30,040 Absolute nonsense. 361 00:28:32,280 --> 00:28:33,600 How dare he? 362 00:28:37,960 --> 00:28:39,440 Mr. Xie, we must leave immediately. 363 00:28:39,520 --> 00:28:41,320 The Imperial Guard will arrive To Gaoyang soon. 364 00:28:45,240 --> 00:28:46,280 Departure? 365 00:28:48,760 --> 00:28:49,840 To where? 366 00:28:51,160 --> 00:28:53,040 We flee to the border 367 00:28:56,720 --> 00:28:58,560 Or do we live in secret? 368 00:29:00,040 --> 00:29:02,280 How can I bear it? 369 00:29:04,680 --> 00:29:07,600 Such humiliation? 370 00:29:07,680 --> 00:29:09,960 Mr. Xie, As long as there is life, there is hope. 371 00:29:10,040 --> 00:29:13,400 Let's leave now and think about the rest later. 372 00:29:28,040 --> 00:29:31,280 "Taiji Hall" 373 00:29:43,160 --> 00:29:47,200 {\an8}Yanfang Xie betrayed the state... 374 00:29:48,040 --> 00:29:52,400 He opened the door to the invasion of the northern desert. 375 00:29:55,960 --> 00:29:58,400 {\an8}"Xie's residence" 376 00:30:02,840 --> 00:30:05,240 Gao, it's over. 377 00:30:10,400 --> 00:30:11,640 not yet. 378 00:30:40,240 --> 00:30:44,720 "Revering the clan, uniting relatives" 379 00:30:51,040 --> 00:30:52,200 Your Highness 380 00:30:53,600 --> 00:30:55,320 It took a long time. 381 00:31:19,040 --> 00:31:20,120 Look. 382 00:31:21,280 --> 00:31:25,360 Yanlai finally got what he wanted. 383 00:31:25,440 --> 00:31:26,720 "Yanlai Xie board" 384 00:31:29,520 --> 00:31:31,480 I remember him arriving at the Xie family's house. 385 00:31:32,640 --> 00:31:34,520 He is eight years old. 386 00:31:35,360 --> 00:31:39,760 He was very shy and afraid of everything. 387 00:31:39,840 --> 00:31:44,040 She held his hand and taught him to read... 388 00:31:44,120 --> 00:31:44,960 "(Yanlai Xie)" 389 00:31:45,040 --> 00:31:46,160 ...and writing. 390 00:31:46,760 --> 00:31:48,600 And the first letter he learned to write 391 00:31:50,480 --> 00:31:52,280 It was "Xieh", our family name. 392 00:31:53,960 --> 00:31:55,320 I told him 393 00:31:56,800 --> 00:31:58,320 To never forget 394 00:31:59,360 --> 00:32:01,040 His family name. 395 00:32:03,560 --> 00:32:04,680 However 396 00:32:05,560 --> 00:32:07,800 The clan elders rejected him, despising his humble origins 397 00:32:08,920 --> 00:32:11,240 Give him the family name. 398 00:32:12,480 --> 00:32:14,520 So I sent him to Wei Village to manage the business there 399 00:32:15,560 --> 00:32:17,480 Promising him that if he succeeds 400 00:32:18,120 --> 00:32:22,400 I will convince the elders to add him to the family tree. 401 00:32:24,680 --> 00:32:26,400 It was then… 402 00:32:27,160 --> 00:32:28,480 He was extremely happy. 403 00:32:30,200 --> 00:32:34,880 He never knew that I was the one who took Xiang... 404 00:32:36,800 --> 00:32:40,960 Making him the only scapegoat For the Wei village massacre. 405 00:32:42,440 --> 00:32:45,320 And during his investigation In the Xie family's medicine store. 406 00:32:45,920 --> 00:32:50,160 She orders Ki Do to kill the boy. 407 00:32:52,760 --> 00:32:54,320 He was just a kid. 408 00:32:55,440 --> 00:32:56,320 What did he do to deserve this? 409 00:32:56,400 --> 00:32:58,440 It was his only fault 410 00:32:59,400 --> 00:33:01,120 It is after five years of captivity 411 00:33:01,800 --> 00:33:04,320 He remained willing to testify for Yanlai. 412 00:33:22,880 --> 00:33:24,280 The irony of the whole thing... 413 00:33:26,320 --> 00:33:27,280 That life-saving pill 414 00:33:28,280 --> 00:33:31,120 Useless without the second pill. 415 00:33:31,200 --> 00:33:35,800 What I meant was that if Yanlai really took it... 416 00:33:37,000 --> 00:33:38,800 I would have been able to save him 417 00:33:39,400 --> 00:33:41,440 When the poison takes effect 418 00:33:42,040 --> 00:33:45,120 He will be indebted to me for life. 419 00:33:48,320 --> 00:33:49,800 I remember that now. 420 00:33:51,560 --> 00:33:53,160 Ironically 421 00:33:53,920 --> 00:33:56,320 This is how your father died. 422 00:33:59,720 --> 00:34:01,840 I guess it's not all bad news. 423 00:34:13,480 --> 00:34:14,639 "Gao Zhou" 424 00:34:15,840 --> 00:34:17,960 {\an8}Maybe you can bring down the Xie family. 425 00:34:18,560 --> 00:34:20,840 But you can't save Yanlai Xie. 426 00:34:22,040 --> 00:34:24,280 There is no cure for goldfinch venom. 427 00:34:25,120 --> 00:34:26,639 He will die 428 00:34:27,880 --> 00:34:31,440 And even before me. 429 00:34:56,800 --> 00:35:00,240 Yanfang, despite all your calculations 430 00:35:00,840 --> 00:35:03,400 You are still one step behind. 431 00:35:23,560 --> 00:35:24,960 "Yanlai"? 432 00:35:26,040 --> 00:35:27,480 impossible. 433 00:35:30,280 --> 00:35:32,480 How are you still alive? 434 00:35:33,440 --> 00:35:34,720 Because all this 435 00:35:36,480 --> 00:35:39,040 It was a carefully laid trap for you. 436 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:42,400 This dagger was made with two edges 437 00:35:43,400 --> 00:35:45,120 They are distinguished by gold and silver. 438 00:35:46,160 --> 00:35:49,360 I'll paint the side gold In the name of the golden goldfinch in advance. 439 00:35:50,880 --> 00:35:53,680 We will fake a death scene right before his eyes. 440 00:35:54,960 --> 00:35:56,720 You will stab yourself with the non-poisoned silver blade. 441 00:35:56,800 --> 00:35:57,840 But the wound 442 00:35:58,960 --> 00:35:59,920 It has to look real. 443 00:36:01,520 --> 00:36:02,960 A lie based on a grain of truth alone 444 00:36:03,040 --> 00:36:04,760 She can fool them all. 445 00:36:04,840 --> 00:36:07,040 I will play the role of a hostage, She was forced to return to court 446 00:36:08,080 --> 00:36:09,800 To be his pawn day in and day out. 447 00:36:17,320 --> 00:36:18,800 I can kill Xie Yanfang! 448 00:36:19,680 --> 00:36:21,400 - Even if it costs me my life. both. 449 00:36:21,480 --> 00:36:25,200 Another 'Yanfang Xie' would always appear. 450 00:36:25,720 --> 00:36:26,960 We must exploit the Xie family's influence. 451 00:36:27,040 --> 00:36:28,280 To control the tiles 452 00:36:28,800 --> 00:36:29,840 Until Yu takes over. 453 00:36:30,960 --> 00:36:31,880 Your command, Your Highness. 454 00:36:34,880 --> 00:36:38,000 From that moment on, Everything I saw was a lie. 455 00:36:39,640 --> 00:36:41,680 I knew you were after the Border Force badge 456 00:36:41,760 --> 00:36:45,040 So she ordered Zhong to pretend to be submissive. 457 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:47,240 What I didn't take into account 458 00:36:48,240 --> 00:36:49,360 It is how far you will stoop 459 00:36:49,440 --> 00:36:50,760 Raise your swords against Longwei's army. 460 00:36:51,280 --> 00:36:52,960 This is the medicine sent by Xie Yanfang. 461 00:36:53,480 --> 00:36:55,280 Covering up with my convalescence in Cangmu stronghold. 462 00:36:55,360 --> 00:36:57,720 I've been secretly collecting evidence of the Xie family's crimes. 463 00:36:58,240 --> 00:37:00,920 But you were so ecstatic with the ecstasy of pulling all the strings 464 00:37:01,000 --> 00:37:01,880 So much so that you let your guard down completely. 465 00:37:01,960 --> 00:37:03,880 Officials you promoted 466 00:37:03,960 --> 00:37:06,560 They also allowed me to compile a complete list In the Xie family faction 467 00:37:06,640 --> 00:37:08,040 Inside the tiles. 468 00:37:08,120 --> 00:37:09,280 me and geo 469 00:37:09,880 --> 00:37:12,200 We've been working behind your back from the beginning 470 00:37:12,280 --> 00:37:14,760 Let's hone Yu's skills. He worked tirelessly to become a capable ruler. 471 00:37:15,280 --> 00:37:18,160 Yunchong County is The border stronghold of the capital 472 00:37:18,240 --> 00:37:19,080 It is easy to defend and difficult to penetrate. 473 00:37:19,680 --> 00:37:22,240 But if the northern desert comes Her internal struggle came back strong 474 00:37:22,320 --> 00:37:23,920 It brought the surrounding small countries into its fold 475 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:26,200 A side attack may be dangerous. 476 00:37:26,280 --> 00:37:28,120 Then can I send envoys? 477 00:37:28,200 --> 00:37:29,680 To build relations with neighboring countries Avoid war? 478 00:37:29,760 --> 00:37:31,720 Wise idea, Your Majesty. 479 00:37:32,680 --> 00:37:33,600 Military and diplomatic power 480 00:37:34,200 --> 00:37:36,800 Both are essential to the art of government. 481 00:37:36,880 --> 00:37:39,440 Remember, the greatest victory is to avoid war. 482 00:37:39,520 --> 00:37:42,000 Peace is what lasts. 483 00:37:43,640 --> 00:37:44,480 Hold the sword as you would a fist. 484 00:37:45,360 --> 00:37:47,880 Relax your grip even once, and all is lost. 485 00:37:49,160 --> 00:37:50,920 I understand, Gao. 486 00:37:52,600 --> 00:37:54,360 Governance is based on strategic planning. 487 00:37:54,440 --> 00:37:56,120 It doesn't matter who moves first 488 00:37:56,200 --> 00:37:58,840 But who laughs last? 489 00:38:02,480 --> 00:38:04,040 Just like you do now. 490 00:38:12,760 --> 00:38:16,400 “Yanfang,” I always said The noble families are closely intertwined. 491 00:38:17,640 --> 00:38:19,040 So we learned from you 492 00:38:19,840 --> 00:38:23,040 We traced each root back to its source 493 00:38:23,120 --> 00:38:25,920 And we uprooted them all. 494 00:38:33,520 --> 00:38:34,520 "Yanlai" 495 00:38:35,560 --> 00:38:38,840 Since you're alive, why don't you go home? 496 00:38:40,440 --> 00:38:41,720 After my death 497 00:38:41,800 --> 00:38:44,840 The enormous power will devolve to the Xie family. And the position of clan leader 498 00:38:44,920 --> 00:38:46,520 To you in its entirety. 499 00:38:47,920 --> 00:38:50,080 Why would you make a choice like that? 500 00:38:51,760 --> 00:38:53,680 What exactly are you trying to do? 501 00:38:55,400 --> 00:38:57,560 No one is as good at reading hearts as you are. 502 00:38:59,240 --> 00:39:02,600 How do you not know that's what I want? 503 00:39:03,880 --> 00:39:07,080 Is to take the Xie family's inheritance? Extending a century with me to the grave? 504 00:39:21,240 --> 00:39:23,560 The clan elders must regret not killing me 505 00:39:24,920 --> 00:39:26,560 When they could 506 00:39:27,560 --> 00:39:30,240 Only for someone like me to do so To the point that it prevents him from entering the family tree 507 00:39:32,880 --> 00:39:34,280 Ending the Xie Dynasty forever. 508 00:39:35,280 --> 00:39:36,320 "Yanlai." 509 00:39:37,960 --> 00:39:40,440 Seeing you so disturbed 510 00:39:41,880 --> 00:39:43,960 You make me almost see myself in you. 511 00:39:47,880 --> 00:39:48,880 actually. 512 00:39:49,920 --> 00:39:52,200 I am the wolf pup you spent years shaping. 513 00:39:54,880 --> 00:39:57,840 Do you remember, brother? 514 00:40:00,920 --> 00:40:02,280 We won 515 00:40:03,800 --> 00:40:05,560 Finally, this game. 516 00:40:06,520 --> 00:40:07,560 good. 517 00:40:09,520 --> 00:40:10,920 great. 518 00:40:16,560 --> 00:40:18,760 "Yanlai Xie board" 519 00:40:19,760 --> 00:40:23,920 Yanfang, do you know why I lost this game? 520 00:40:26,400 --> 00:40:29,400 Despite all your scheming, you forgot one thing. 521 00:40:30,840 --> 00:40:34,880 The most cunning schemes are the ones that betray their maker. 522 00:40:36,440 --> 00:40:38,160 You were so confident, Yanfang Xie. 523 00:40:38,240 --> 00:40:40,720 So much so that you never suspected that you were the one moving the pieces. 524 00:40:40,800 --> 00:40:46,120 She never realized the web she had woven It will be the same as the one that applies to you. 525 00:40:47,600 --> 00:40:48,440 This is surprising, isn't it? 526 00:40:50,200 --> 00:40:51,280 The piece 527 00:40:52,040 --> 00:40:54,120 Which I thought you could control as you wish 528 00:40:55,200 --> 00:40:58,720 I made you an outcast pawn of fate. 529 00:41:15,400 --> 00:41:18,640 {\an8}Mr. Xie, her highness is just a woman. 530 00:41:18,720 --> 00:41:19,560 What do you have? 531 00:41:19,640 --> 00:41:21,760 To make you treat her differently? 532 00:41:23,280 --> 00:41:24,280 It's… 533 00:41:26,320 --> 00:41:27,200 Different. 534 00:41:28,680 --> 00:41:29,520 "Gao Zhou." 535 00:41:48,280 --> 00:41:49,840 Once the move is played, the matter is settled. 536 00:41:51,080 --> 00:41:52,320 I lost. 537 00:41:53,440 --> 00:41:54,520 I acknowledge that. 538 00:42:06,200 --> 00:42:12,840 "Revering the clan, uniting relatives" 539 00:42:27,840 --> 00:42:31,640 I don't see a difference between people. 540 00:42:32,360 --> 00:42:36,480 But as soon as the difference becomes apparent, the heart tilts. 541 00:42:37,000 --> 00:42:42,600 And the inclined heart becomes a prison. 542 00:42:47,680 --> 00:42:48,840 From this day forward… 543 00:42:48,920 --> 00:42:49,680 "Diligence and Virtue" 544 00:42:49,760 --> 00:42:52,920 …Taxes will be reduced in all provinces By 30 percent. 545 00:42:53,000 --> 00:42:55,080 - Your Majesty is wise. - Your Majesty is wise. 546 00:42:55,160 --> 00:42:57,880 Moreover, the laws of the State of Chu will be modified. 547 00:42:58,720 --> 00:43:01,160 Anyone proven to have colluded with foreign powers 548 00:43:01,240 --> 00:43:02,600 It will be subject to collective responsibility 549 00:43:02,680 --> 00:43:03,520 His entire clan will be annihilated. 550 00:43:03,600 --> 00:43:04,520 In the fifth year of Xingping, "Xie's faction has fallen." 551 00:43:04,600 --> 00:43:05,600 “The Emperor regained power. A new era has begun." 552 00:43:10,760 --> 00:43:12,960 "Serve loyally and guard diligently" 553 00:43:19,840 --> 00:43:22,040 "Imperial Guard Office" 554 00:44:33,600 --> 00:44:35,560 No luck with the hares, So you're stalking me now? 555 00:44:35,640 --> 00:44:37,600 It's just easier to catch you. 556 00:44:38,120 --> 00:44:40,280 Every creature in these grasslands is cunning. 557 00:44:43,840 --> 00:44:44,920 It just struck me 558 00:44:46,200 --> 00:44:47,360 Nightmare. 559 00:44:49,000 --> 00:44:50,880 Are you even afraid, General Xie? 560 00:44:52,400 --> 00:44:54,320 In the dream, death separated us. 561 00:44:57,320 --> 00:44:58,840 Don't say that. 562 00:44:59,680 --> 00:45:01,200 We still have many years to go. 563 00:45:02,800 --> 00:45:03,760 I agree with you. 564 00:45:05,840 --> 00:45:08,080 We will guard Yunchong County side by side 565 00:45:08,800 --> 00:45:10,080 Day after day 566 00:45:11,000 --> 00:45:12,200 Year after year 567 00:45:12,720 --> 00:45:13,880 Until the end. 568 00:45:16,560 --> 00:45:21,760 I intend to expand the place where I used to live. 569 00:45:22,880 --> 00:45:24,360 Why the rush to renew? 570 00:45:25,200 --> 00:45:26,240 There are good reasons. 571 00:45:38,120 --> 00:45:39,600 I want to marry you. 572 00:45:42,080 --> 00:45:43,000 Let's build a house together. 573 00:45:44,680 --> 00:45:45,760 What do you say? 574 00:46:22,240 --> 00:46:25,360 In the 11th month From the 13th year of the Xingping era 575 00:46:25,440 --> 00:46:27,680 The eldest princess withdrew into seclusion Because of illness. 576 00:46:28,200 --> 00:46:31,720 The Yunchong border forces established the princess camp. 577 00:50:00,840 --> 00:50:02,840 Translation of "Abdul Wahab Arafa"