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(The tassel crowns the knight. The sword is snow white.)

(In the silver saddle, he rides like a shooting star.)

(He kills a man within ten steps. Invincible he is all the way ahead.)

(He would leave once it's done. No trace of him is to be found.)

=Sword Snow Stride= (Season 1)

=Episode 25=

So,

more than twenty years ago,

you went to Wudi City?

We fought in the capital.

Wang Xianzhi was once in the capital?

Why does nobody know that?

Something big happened that night.

Related news has been wiped out.

More than twenty years ago?

What happened in the capital?

If I hadn't run into Wang Xianzhi

that night,

Wu Su

wouldn't have left the capital alive.

Wu Su?

Wu Su...

Consort of the Lord of North Liang?

She could be

the most talented swordswoman

in the Sword Tomb of the Wu Family over these years.

Consort of the Lord of North Liang

was assassinated in the capital?

Though she was badly wounded,

she managed to leave alive.

Without that assassination,

she wouldn't have died young.

It's such a big incident.

Why has it been so secret?

People succeed by keeping things secret

and fail by giving them away.

Just because it's a big incident,

it has been kept secret.

She was assassinated in the capital.

Was it an order from the late emperor?

Yes, or who would dare to do that?

Liyang was just founded at that time.

Why did the late emperor try to kill Wu Su?

Xu Xiao made incomparable contributions

by destroying six states.

No award was big enough for him.

Just at that time,

the late emperor was told that Wu Su was pregnant.

Before that,

Xu Xiao only had daughters.

There wasn't any problem.

But if he had an inheritor for North Liang,

many people

would be sleepless.

Now that Wu Su wasn't dead,

why didn't Xu Xiao rebel?

The royal family has been anxious for several years

and this is

what confuses them.

She was assassinated and wounded.

But after she was back in North Liang,

she didn't tell me about it.

I was quite bad-tempered at that time.

If I had known that,

I would fight against the royal family.

When did you know that, then?

After she gave birth to Huangman'er.

I didn't get to know the truth

until her wound re-emerged.

But at that time,

I had my sons and daughters.

You know, when a man with a family

makes a choice,

he has a lot to consider.

She knew me best.

In case I restarted wars,

she didn't tell me the truth

until her last breath.

Throughout my life,

she always knew how to restrain me.

Her Grace was quite well-intentioned.

I promised her

that I wouldn't start wars for her.

But I never said that I wouldn't take revenge.

She didn't tell me

who assassinated her.

Then I've kept investigating.

No matter who assassinated her,

I wouldn't let him go.

Yang Taisui,

I'm telling you this

because I want you to know how determined I am.

Now,

tell me who did that.

Wang Xianzhi…

…appeared in the capital that night.

Wang Xianzhi in Wudi City?

I didn't want to tell you that,

because I always found it fishy.

Her Grace had excellent swordsmanship.

But she wasn't able

to flee from Wang Xianzhi.

Only three or four swordsmen

are able to fight Wang Xianzhi.

If Wang Xianzhi had fought Her Grace,

she wouldn't be able to leave the capital alive.

One more thing.

I was just informed.

As soon as His Highness decided to visit Wudi City,

I was told

that Wang Xianzhi appeared that night.

What a coincidence!

Is it true or false?

I had it confirmed. It's true.

The one who informed you

expected me to rush to Wudi City.

It would be better if Wang Xianzhi killed me.

Then,

everybody would be satisfied.

I'm glad you understand that.

Do you have pigeons that can fly to Jiangnan?

Lend one to me.

Fengnian is going to Wudi City, anyway.

He can ask Wang Xianzhi personally.

Wang Xianzhi

is quite moody.

But His Highness is...

Domineering.

I'm afraid

His Highness will be hurt.

You don't understand.

If I didn't tell him about this,

he would hate me.

In his heart,

he could never get over

the death of his mother.

If you can't leave Mount Longhu,

I've got another plan.

Xu Fengnian and his men

will pass Mount Longhu

to visit his brother Xu Longxiang.

I'll lure him here

so that you can kill him.

I'm not sure

whether I can defeat Li Chungang.

Is he really that horrible?

Besides,

we can't kill Xu Fengnian.

Liyang is too weak to get over the rebellion of North Liang.

Xu Fengnian

keeps his talent under wraps.

He's never a real playboy.

Mm.

If he takes over North Liang,

he'll be a big threat.

We can't kill him,

but we can destroy him.

How?

Look.

There's a rock.

Remove it.

Open it and read.

Biography of Wu Su?

(Biography of Wu Su) What can it be used for?

When I want to control someone,

the most important thing

is to disturb him.

You were shocked by the imperial seal

so that you had a dream quickly.

Because in your heart,

you care about imperial power most.

As for Xu Fengnian...

I've read

about his experiences.

It's easy to tell from the details

that Wu Su is precious

in his heart.

So, this biography

will easily disturb Xu Fengnian.

Mm.

Words aren't enough.

(Biography of Wu Su) On some pieces of paper,

(Biography of Wu Su) there are special patterns.

I don't need

to use this skill by myself.

The patterns

will influence a man's emotions

without being noticed.

Why do I feel nothing when reading it?

This is designed

for Xu Fengnian only.

Others won't be influenced.

For him only?

I have to know the detailed life of a man

before I design the patterns

that can influence him

and hurt his emotions secretly.

After Xu Fengnian reads it, he'll have a nightmare?

No.

It'll get him stuck in memories.

In his dream, he'll see the one he's eager to see.

How can a dream

hurt him?

I'll destroy Wu Su in his heart.

The assassination in the capital

is recorded on the previous page.

(Biography of Wu Su) It's very important to Xu Fengnian.

When he reads this,

he'll feel the most disturbed.

When he suddenly sees this picture,

he'll be deeply impressed.

And then?

Then, he'll get into his dream.

The dragon in this picture

will flash in his heart

and cut off his reliance.

In other words,

I'll make Wu Su

die again in front of his eyes.

Xu Fengnian will break down

unless he's super strong mentally.

He may become insane as well.

When Xu Fengnian becomes the Lord of North Liang

as an insane man,

isn't it the best result

for the royal family?

What if he's super strong mentally?

One man in a million

can be super strong mentally.

Xu Fengnian can't be.

You've been preparing for this?

Even if I spend my life in the mountains,

I'm from the royal family,

after all.

I'm leaving immediately

and I'll have this big present

sent to Xu Fengnian.

If Xu Fengnian gets over it,

bring him here!

Here's your decoction, My Lady.

Put more sugar in it.

Mm.

I'm scared of bitterness.

What disease do you have?

You keep drinking the decoction every day.

Touch my hand.

I'm weak.

Even in summer, my hands and feet are cold.

I'm often out of spirits.

You need to see a good doctor.

They can't help.

I've seen doctors.

Even famous doctors say

that the deficiency of spirit

can't be cured.

Sister,

go back to North Liang with me.

Didn't we make a deal on that?

I have to stay.

But Sister...

Enough.

How about this?

When you take over North Liang,

come and take me home.

Sure.

It's a deal, then.

All right.

Forget it.

Now that you're nearly recovered,

think about

how to fall out with scholars in Jiangnan

so that the royal family will be relieved.

I must be patient.

I need a chance.

What chance?

Scholars in Jiangnan often have gatherings.

I'll break in and make a scene.

The scholars will hate me

and I'll be rude and proud.

I can have it both ways.

But you can't always debase yourself.

Like you said,

I don't care

how irrelevant people think of me.

All I need is your understanding.

My Lady.

Grandpa Wei.

She has come again.

Where's she?

Outside the door.

She's waiting for you, I guess.

Shall I...?

Shall I expel her?

Sister, I'll go have a look.

All right.

You killer!

I'm going to kill you!

Want to kill me?

I killed Liu Liting,

because he deserved it.

I don't regret it.

You hate me for sure.

I understand that.

Your family is powerful.

You killed my husband on the street,

but no one of the local government

dared to take up the case!

I'm not proud of that.

When laws are partial to noble people,

I'm very disappointed.

To report what you did,

I've sent a letter to the capital.

It won't be a few days

before you get what you deserve.

You sent the letter to the consort of your clan, right?

I was just informed

that she fell in disfavor.

Nonsense!

Why would I talk nonsense about that?

I'm more well-informed than you.

In a couple of days,

you'll be informed, too.

Why would that happen?

The reason is easy.

Because His Majesty doesn't want to fall out with North Liang

just for you.

I feel sorry about that, too.

I killed Liu Liting for the right reason.

I was waiting to confront you at court

and vindicate my sister.

I didn't expect the government

to hold down the case directly.

It's quite disappointing.

Keep showing off.

One day,

your crimes will be inexpiable!

I'm not showing off or satirizing you.

I really mean that.

I also don't think

it's evil to kill Liu Liting.

It was his plot

to kill my sister by the hand of rites.

Nonsense!

This is all I can tell you.

I'm going to say no more.

Don't come again.

You can't kill me.

Even if I die, I won't let you go!

She was deceived by Liu Liting.

She shouldn't be killed for that.

But I'm afraid she will try to kill you

from this day on.

She wouldn't want to live on,

without hatred.

Master,

Liu Liting's wife has come again.

Liu Liting used many schemes

to debase our family.

He deserved to be killed.

Xu Fengnian went out to see her.

Is he going to kill her?

No.

He said something to her

and then she left.

Keep an eye on him.

Don't let him kill her.

Yes.

Also,

tell my family members

not to be harsh on Xu Zhihu.

She's a poor lady, too.

You make sense.

Someone...

Just say it.

A maid in the backyard saw

that Xu Fengnian brought two girls here.

She said,

one of the girls

might be from West Chu.

What you asked for the other day

has been handled.

The carriage is near the back door.

No one in the Lu Family saw it.

Shall we

go have a look?

Master.

The other day,

when I gave the monthly pay to Xu Zhihu...

Call her Young Mistress.

Right, right.

When I gave the monthly pay to Young Mistress,

I ran into the two girls

brought by Xu Fengnian.

They were wearing the veil.

I thought about one of them these days

and I found her familiar.

You think she's from West Chu?

Yes.

You've met people from West Chu?

Yes.

The Eldest Master once visited West Chu.

I accompanied him and took care of him.

Get to the point.

The royal family of West Chu held a banquet for us.

A swordswoman performed a sword dance.

The girl around Xu Fengnian

looks like that swordswoman

in appearance and temperament.

You simply judge her

by appearance?

When I was watching the sword dance in the corridor,

I saw a little girl of West Chu

standing among the servants.

She was watching the dance, too.

I remember clearly

that she was holding a little white cat.

The girl around Xu Fengnian

holds a white cat, too.

And they look alike.

Isn't it a coincidence?

It doesn't make sense.

Xu Xiao destroyed West Chu.

Why would a descendant of West Chu

stay around Xu Fengnian?

Besides,

Xu Xiao knows

my family hates West Chu.

Why would Xu Fengnian bring such a girl to Jiangnan?

Go.

Take me to check the place

where the girls live.

The girls

used to live here.

Their luggage is gone.

Go ask about it.

Yes.

Why must we move out without a reason?

It's an order from His Highness.

Why doesn't he move out?

I'm not scared of the Lu Family.

Your Highness.

Why am I scared of the Lu Family?

The lineal son of the Lu Family joined the army

and died in the battle against West Chu.

So, they hate you greatly.

But it was a long time ago.

Why are you as nagging as Yu Youwei?

What?

I thought about it carefully.

Xu Xiao has never done anything unnecessary.

What's your point?

He looks casual in doing anything.

But he always has a perfect plan with secret meanings.

Since Lyu Qiantang died,

I've been thinking about one question.

Why did he ask you and Yu Youwei

to go east with me?

Why do you think?

For the inheritance of North Liang.

Xu Xiao wants me to fall out with the Lu Family.

But he knows me.

I won't embarrass my sister.

Let's assume this.

If the Lu Family recognizes you

or Yu Youwei,

what will happen?

They'll kill us for revenge.

Then, I'll fall out with them.

His plan to make me inherit the throne of North Liang

will be working.

What did I say?

He must have got a scheme when he asked us to travel with you.

Xu Xiao always says

that we can pay any price to achieve what we want.

During this trip,

you're the price to pay, I'm afraid.

Why didn't you let us leave until today?

I didn't figure out this secret plan

until I stayed for recuperation these days.

No matter whether it's Xu Xiao's scheme,

you must be very careful.

I've asked Fengzi Battalion

to find a shelter for you.

Hide yourselves for the moment.

After we leave Jiangnan together,

everything will go smoothly.

Master,

I asked about it.

They just moved out.

If they were clean,

why would Xu Fengnian

let them move out of my mansion?

Looks like

there's something fishy with them.

Shall we

get them back and recognize them?

No one shall bring it up again.

Are we just letting them go?

If they're indeed from West Chu,

they have a blood feud with us.

We can't have a direct conflict with them.

Someone has to recognize them.

But it can't be anyone

from my family.

Master,

what's your plan, then?

I need your help

with a scheme.

Your family and North Liang are birds of a feather.

What?

Killing my husband isn't enough?

What if

it's a scheme against Xu Fengnian?

That's impossible.

You are relatives by marriage.

Right.

We're relatives by marriage.

I've been kind

to Xu Zhihu, too.

However,

if they cross the line of my family,

I won't be nice anymore.

Your husband died.

My brother died, too.

Many things

won't be let go

even after many years.

What scheme?

Don't go out these days.

If they want to find us, they will find us.

Why is the Lu Family looking for you?

You're mere maids.

If Xu Xiao wants to give me to the Lu Family,

moving won't help at all.

His Highness will protect you.

What about you?

If Xu Xiao also gives you an order,

whose order will you take?

Dregs of West Chu?

I'm not sure yet.

I must find them

and interrogate them.

What do you want me for?

In Yangcheng,

you can find anyone you want.

Yes, if we have many people look for them.

But if we make a big thing of it,

how will we end up?

You're scared of North Liang?

There are 350,000 soldiers in North Liang Army.

Who isn't scared?

Before I confirm who the two maids are,

I can't fall out with them.

You want me to find them for you?

No.

What do you want, then?

I want you

to hold a debate.

Invite all scholars in Jiangnan,

except for my family.

Where shall I hold it?

In Baoguo Temple.

As for the time...

Let's make it

in five days.

Where are you going?

I'll keep going east.

We're going to visit Huangman'er on Mount Longhu

and visit my second eldest sister in Shangyin Academy.

But you're still wounded.

It has recovered.

After two changes of dressing,

I can leave in four or five days.

Sister, if you don't want me to leave,

go with me.

I'm married and I can't leave.

When you take over North Liang,

come and take me home.

We made the deal, didn't we?

Wait for me, then.

Mm.

Do remember

to make a scene in Jiangnan

before you leave.

Only in this way will the royal family let you inherit North Liang.

Don't worry.

My men are asking about the literary gathering

in recent days.

And Jiang Ni...

Be very careful.

Don't let the Lu Family know her identity.

I won't let her come to the Lu Family anymore.

West Chu has been destroyed.

Otherwise, Jiang Ni would be good enough for you

considering she was the princess.

What are you talking about?

I understand even if you never say it.

In your heart,

Jiang Ni is different from other girls.

But I'm afraid

Father has an arrangement for your marriage.

I don't think

Jiang Ni can marry you.

Xu Xiao can't arrange my marriage.

It's my life

and I pick my own wife.

You've been at odds with Father since you were little.

I can't do anything to change that.

He and I just don't get along.

Nonsense!

You're father and son.

Fengnian,

you can't blame Father

for Mother's death.

Say no more about it.

You haven't let it go,

have you?

It's been so many years.

Look.

I'm all right.

(Cries of Crane)

Senior.

Mm.

You've put away

the Divine Token?

Or what?

Shall I wear it so that the Lu Family will recognize me?

So,

you've been on alert.

Did Xu Fengnian

ask you to remind me?

His Lordship

wants a favor from you.

Xu Xiao?

His Lordship is working

on what he promised you.

Please rest assured.

Xu Xiao sent you a message from the capital?

Nowadays,

everyone keeps some pigeons.

Does Xu Fengnian know that?

Looks like he doesn't.

What does Xu Xiao want?

His Lordship

wants to borrow something from you.

This?

(Yangcheng)

(Cries of Crane)

It's you, Mr. Wei?

Why haven't I seen you these days?

I've been running around,

to get information for His Highness.

Look.

I've got something to report to him.

I think

His Highness is in Lady Zhihu's room.

Go ahead.

Were you talking to the God of Sword?

Why did you ask?

Do you think

he will instruct me?

Instruct you?

He's the God of Sword.

If he can instruct me,

I'll get a lot of benefits.

You have to

ask him by yourself.

I don't dare to.

The God of Sword

is said to be like an immortal.

But Mr. Wei,

you're familiar with him.

You get it wrong.

I'm not familiar with him.

We weren't talking, either.

I was just borrowing something

from him.

Borrowing something?

Mm.

What is it?

You have something to tell His Highness,

don't you?

I'm going out

for a stroll on the street.

(Cries of Crane)

(Mansion of Lu)

What's in the box?

You stabbed Xu Fengnian?

Unfortunately, he isn't dead yet.

If you really want to kill Xu Fengnian,

we can cooperate.

I don't want it.

If you want the money reward,

I can give it all to you.

After we make it,

I can even give you more money.

I don't believe you.

What do you want, then?

Xu Fengnian is my prey.

No one else can touch him.

It's overbearing of you.

Shall we have a fight?

After he leaves Yangcheng,

you and I

shall take action separately.

Wait.

You haven't told me what's in the box.

Bear it.

It's bitter.

But you have to drink it every day.

Your Highness.

Come on in.

My Lady.

What's up?

Your Highness,

there's a rumor in the town

that a debate will be held soon.

Celebrities of Jiangnan will attend it.

The Lu Family isn't invited?

Answer me.

It'll be held by Liu Liting's wife.

She has invited all scholars,

except for the Lu Family.

She said

that the Lu Family had a bad reputation

and wasn't qualified to lead scholars of Jiangnan.

She scolded me too, didn't she?

Where will it be held?

In Baoguo Temple.

What's the topic of the debate?

About the reign of kings.

Good topic.

Will Xu Fengnian really come?

Xu Xiao is in the capital now.

What?

His Majesty hasn't seen him yet.

What does it have to do with Xu Fengnian?

Do you know why Xu Fengnian came to Jiangnan?

To see his shameless sister.

He came to make trouble.

Don't worry.

In the debate in Baoguo Temple,

Xu Fengnian will appear.

Your Highness.

Get out of town tomorrow.

We're leaving?

Qingniao will escort you out first.

Let's meet in Baoguo Temple out of the town.

Are we going there for burning incense?

For a quarrel.

Come in with me for a talk.

What's wrong?

Don't let them hear us.

It's all right.

Wait in the yard.

We're alone now.

Do you remember the day

when my mother died?

Yes.

(Memorial)

(Tablet of Wife Wu Su)

She'll always live in your heart,

watching you.

Wipe your tears.

Don't let her see you cry.

You told me

that my mother would live in my heart.

Since then,

I've never cried.

I tried

to take care of Huangman'er

and my sisters.

I wanted to protect them on behalf of my mother

so that my family would not fall apart.

But in the end, I failed.

My eldest sister was married to Jiangnan.

My second eldest sister

went to Shangyin Academy.

Even Huangman'er was forcibly sent to Mount Longhu.

My family fell apart, anyway.

As long as you become the Lord of North Liang,

you can get them back.

But I'm afraid it's too late.

Why?

My sister has been taking medicine.

I worried about her

and I consulted famous doctors in Yangcheng.

What did they say?

There's no cure for her.

My Lady,

His Highness is leaving.

Will you not

tell him about your disease?

It is no use telling him.

Er'qiao,

help me to get changed.

What disease does she have?

According to the doctors,

she has an insufficiency of spirit.

It's a common disease.

She just needs replenishment.

She can't have it.

What does that mean?

Her spirit and strength

are consuming faster than ordinary men.

She's like a burning flame

that will not stop

until it burns out.

It's not an exact disease.

Her life

is just burning faster.

However much medicine she takes,

it can't make up for her lost energy.

It will only make her burn more brightly

and die faster.

How do I look?

Do I look beautiful?

This is my favorite dress.

Fengnian is leaving.

I want to make the best impression on him.

My Lady.

Listen.

Strength will be exhausted.

In some cases,

we can't find a solution.

Don't let him know.

I want him to leave Jiangnan in high spirits.

All right?

Mm.

Actually, I'm very happy

to see Fengnian again.

When I know he wants to take over North Liang,

I'm relieved, too.

Now, I just wish

I could live a bit longer

so that I could see it

when Fengnian becomes the Lord of North Liang.

Then, I would have no regret.

Now that my sister doesn't want me to know,

I just pretend I don't know.

I had wanted

to take her back to North Liang.

But my sister doesn't want it.

She thinks

she can't help me unless she stays in Jiangnan.

So, I must let her stay

to make her happy.

All right, then.

If it's what my sister wants,

I'll let her be.

Let's keep looking for famous doctors.

There's hope.

I don't think doctors can't help her.

Who else can help her?

Li Chungang hasn't grown old since he became famous for decades.

Wang Xianzhi is known as the Second Best.

He's nearly 60 years old,

but he looks like a middle-aged man.

Maybe they can help her.

I'll go see Li Chungang

and ask him for help.

Forget it.

I'm wrong about that.

He's the God of Sword, instead of the God of Medicine.

I'm just

a little bit disturbed.

I guess

I can sort myself out when talking to you.

♪ The flower of pain ♪

♪ Blooms in my heart ♪

♪ I made a bet with the dawn ♪

♪ That you'll answer ♪

♪ Forgive this tragic end ♪

♪ Moved by the moment we met ♪

♪ In spite of thunder and lightning ♪

♪ In spite of my falling ♪

♪ When we are apart ♪

♪ I'll collapse ♪

♪ Capture an image of the memory ♪

♪ After all these ups and downs ♪

♪ The vanity ♪

♪ Who will open it again ♪

♪ It's worth it ♪

♪ It's enough ♪

♪ Drowned in sadness ♪

♪ Just to see through ♪

♪ I will whisper love to you ♪

♪ For a lifetime ♪

♪ End the worry in the world ♪

♪ It's worth it ♪

♪ I'll be there for you all my life ♪

♪ After the moments of beauty ♪

♪ You are my reason to be ♪

♪ If there is a way ♪

♪ To start over ♪

♪ Will you still remember me ♪