1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:06,000 Subtitles by DramaFever 2 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:40,000 [Episode 7] 3 00:01:41,391 --> 00:01:45,322 What you once did to your most beloved... 4 00:01:46,418 --> 00:01:50,299 Your favorite son already knew. 5 00:01:50,299 --> 00:01:51,686 So? 6 00:01:52,930 --> 00:01:55,509 He is, after all, my flesh and blood. 7 00:01:56,975 --> 00:01:59,891 From now on, I... 8 00:02:00,739 --> 00:02:03,769 I'll acknowledge this son of mine openly. 9 00:02:04,516 --> 00:02:07,393 You only realized his value when you almost lost him. 10 00:02:08,266 --> 00:02:11,051 Your Majesty, you've neglected him for over ten years. 11 00:02:11,051 --> 00:02:20,135 You now expect that half-Charmer in him to act sensibly? 12 00:02:20,723 --> 00:02:23,685 Or the half-human part of him? 13 00:02:23,685 --> 00:02:24,889 Nanku Ming Yi! 14 00:02:24,889 --> 00:02:26,812 Don't act ignorant. 15 00:02:27,557 --> 00:02:33,402 In the palace, the human part of him might pose an even greater threat. 16 00:02:34,593 --> 00:02:38,102 I mean well by advising you to take caution. 17 00:02:47,199 --> 00:02:49,111 I've wanted to ask you... 18 00:02:49,883 --> 00:02:53,112 Yong Yin Hall is a restricted area in the palace. 19 00:02:54,229 --> 00:02:56,435 No one dares to mention it. 20 00:02:57,818 --> 00:03:00,192 How would Sheng know about it? 21 00:03:03,681 --> 00:03:04,935 I do not know. 22 00:03:11,937 --> 00:03:16,384 Sheng fell ill soon after I punished He Ge. 23 00:03:18,543 --> 00:03:22,751 You and your son bear a grudge against me. 24 00:03:24,157 --> 00:03:25,284 A grudge? 25 00:03:28,209 --> 00:03:30,585 That maid who knew about it all... 26 00:03:30,585 --> 00:03:33,895 Who fed the Heart Wrencher to her? 27 00:03:33,895 --> 00:03:38,335 Who sealed off Yong Yin Hall for Your Majesty? 28 00:03:40,259 --> 00:03:43,610 Everything that you refuse to do and even think about... 29 00:03:43,610 --> 00:03:47,234 I did it for you. I thought about it for you! 30 00:03:47,836 --> 00:03:51,715 Yet now, Your Majesty doubts me? 31 00:03:54,502 --> 00:03:59,909 The attendant's confidential report stated that 32 00:03:59,909 --> 00:04:03,901 it was Great General Muru's son who led Prince Sheng to Yong Yin Hall. 33 00:04:03,901 --> 00:04:05,807 Muru Han Jiang. 34 00:04:07,299 --> 00:04:10,495 Even if you trust Great General Muru... 35 00:04:12,050 --> 00:04:16,922 Don't forget about the prophecy that Ling He Qing has foreseen. 36 00:05:32,702 --> 00:05:34,495 Gifts bestowed by His Majesty. 37 00:05:34,495 --> 00:05:37,281 To congratulate Prince Sheng's recovery. 38 00:05:37,281 --> 00:05:38,846 By His Majesty's oral decree 39 00:05:38,846 --> 00:05:41,675 Prince Sheng is to nurse himself to health as soon as possible. 40 00:05:41,675 --> 00:05:44,583 The hunting trip is just around the corner. 41 00:06:15,180 --> 00:06:16,213 Prince Sheng. 42 00:06:16,213 --> 00:06:19,036 You're not to trespass into the Sword Chamber without permission. 43 00:06:19,036 --> 00:06:20,574 Prince Sheng! 44 00:06:20,574 --> 00:06:21,982 Your Highness. 45 00:06:21,982 --> 00:06:23,187 Your Highness! 46 00:06:23,187 --> 00:06:24,857 Your Highness! 47 00:06:27,201 --> 00:06:28,817 Qin Ming, step out. 48 00:06:29,634 --> 00:06:30,800 Yes! 49 00:06:35,930 --> 00:06:38,454 Please lock me up in Yong Yin Hall with Mother. 50 00:06:40,666 --> 00:06:46,351 Afterwards, no more hatred will be stirred up because of me. 51 00:06:48,444 --> 00:06:49,634 I won't allow it. 52 00:06:49,634 --> 00:06:50,913 Why? 53 00:06:50,913 --> 00:06:52,658 You've done no wrong. 54 00:06:52,658 --> 00:06:54,267 Why would I have you grounded? 55 00:06:54,267 --> 00:06:56,389 Has Mother done anything wrong then? 56 00:07:02,595 --> 00:07:03,596 Yin Rong! 57 00:07:03,596 --> 00:07:05,151 What happened to you? 58 00:07:05,151 --> 00:07:06,988 Your Majesty... 59 00:07:06,988 --> 00:07:08,939 I'm one of the Charmers. 60 00:07:09,939 --> 00:07:12,480 My physical form came into being out of my love for you. 61 00:07:12,480 --> 00:07:14,536 Love is everything to me. 62 00:07:15,471 --> 00:07:17,144 That stab in my heart... 63 00:07:18,012 --> 00:07:20,310 It's over between us. 64 00:07:20,310 --> 00:07:22,495 I'll bid you farewell. 65 00:07:22,495 --> 00:07:24,564 We're never to meet, ever again. 66 00:07:26,538 --> 00:07:29,228 I only hope that you'll treat my son well. 67 00:07:29,228 --> 00:07:32,285 Don't let him become like you when he's grown up. 68 00:07:32,285 --> 00:07:33,487 Yin Rong! 69 00:07:42,492 --> 00:07:47,940 Since you still miss Mother, why won't you visit her? 70 00:07:47,940 --> 00:07:49,238 Are you annoyed at me? 71 00:07:49,238 --> 00:07:51,083 Father had wanted to kill my mother. 72 00:07:51,083 --> 00:07:52,949 I've only said a few words. 73 00:07:52,949 --> 00:07:54,850 You can't even tolerate that? 74 00:07:54,850 --> 00:07:57,125 That is all you will dare to utter! 75 00:07:57,125 --> 00:07:58,754 What else can you do? 76 00:08:13,826 --> 00:08:15,242 All right now. 77 00:08:16,257 --> 00:08:19,487 Sooner or later, you'll understand what it's like in the palace. 78 00:08:20,399 --> 00:08:22,468 Does it mean that much to be an emperor? 79 00:08:22,468 --> 00:08:25,735 In pursuit of power, do you have to be so ruthless? 80 00:08:25,735 --> 00:08:27,130 Ruthless? 81 00:08:36,399 --> 00:08:38,437 It's the same with everyone. 82 00:08:38,437 --> 00:08:44,600 If you wish to attain something, you're sure to lose some. 83 00:08:44,600 --> 00:08:48,480 Then there must be something wrong with this world. 84 00:08:48,480 --> 00:08:50,552 Think of matters that are of use to you. 85 00:08:53,022 --> 00:08:54,344 What is of use to me? 86 00:08:54,344 --> 00:08:57,567 Turn your ideas into power so you can influence others! 87 00:08:57,567 --> 00:08:59,714 Allow everyone to live and prosper! 88 00:08:59,714 --> 00:09:02,956 That is... of use to you. 89 00:09:02,956 --> 00:09:04,403 Excuses. 90 00:09:04,403 --> 00:09:08,576 You only said that to make yourself feel worthy! 91 00:09:08,576 --> 00:09:09,914 Sheng... 92 00:09:11,160 --> 00:09:14,288 What nonsense is it that you think about? 93 00:09:14,288 --> 00:09:16,787 Have I been too lenient to you? 94 00:09:16,787 --> 00:09:19,035 You're clueless about the people's sufferings! 95 00:09:24,433 --> 00:09:25,706 Enough. 96 00:09:25,706 --> 00:09:27,360 Stop thinking about other matters. 97 00:09:27,360 --> 00:09:29,515 Just get ready for the hunting trip. 98 00:09:30,399 --> 00:09:32,119 I won't do as you wish. 99 00:09:38,700 --> 00:09:41,355 - What did you say? - I won't do as you wish-- 100 00:09:45,354 --> 00:09:49,250 Who taught you to be so rude when talking to your father? 101 00:09:50,609 --> 00:09:53,206 Have you been spending too much time with some people? 102 00:10:27,711 --> 00:10:28,903 Stay away from me. 103 00:10:28,903 --> 00:10:30,961 Anyone who comes near me is jinxed. 104 00:10:33,658 --> 00:10:35,302 You're not going on the hunting trip? 105 00:10:35,302 --> 00:10:36,634 The hunting trip? 106 00:10:36,634 --> 00:10:39,547 It's just a different form of bullying the weak. 107 00:10:41,265 --> 00:10:44,991 How is the prey any different from people like us in the palace? 108 00:10:44,991 --> 00:10:47,573 If you don't like being in the palace, you can leave. 109 00:10:47,573 --> 00:10:50,861 - Leave? - Exactly. The world is huge. 110 00:10:50,861 --> 00:10:54,118 What's the fun in being cooped up in one place? 111 00:10:54,731 --> 00:10:56,393 How do we get out of here? 112 00:11:01,571 --> 00:11:02,996 Here's one ready-made. 113 00:11:14,091 --> 00:11:17,327 Nanku Qi, you're late. 114 00:11:24,254 --> 00:11:25,860 I've spent a bit more time writing it. 115 00:11:26,638 --> 00:11:28,567 A bit too long. 116 00:11:30,292 --> 00:11:32,769 The Muru family holds military power. 117 00:11:32,769 --> 00:11:35,235 How hard can it be to spread rumors about them? 118 00:11:35,235 --> 00:11:37,394 Do you have to take that long? 119 00:11:37,394 --> 00:11:42,881 I have to make it seem real all the more because of how easy it is. 120 00:11:42,881 --> 00:11:45,894 Thankfully, Your Highness had carefully described 121 00:11:45,894 --> 00:11:48,907 your wife's usual tone in her letters. 122 00:11:50,471 --> 00:11:54,489 Muru Shuo plotted to assassinate His Majesty during the hunting trip. 123 00:11:54,489 --> 00:11:58,458 He wrote to inform my wife in advance to stay away from the trip. 124 00:11:58,458 --> 00:12:01,823 Unfortunately, I happened to stumble upon this letter. 125 00:12:02,674 --> 00:12:05,092 I place righteousness before family. 126 00:12:05,679 --> 00:12:09,038 If the other arch princes still refrain from sending troops 127 00:12:09,038 --> 00:12:10,481 to take down the Muru family... 128 00:12:11,513 --> 00:12:13,796 that wouldn't make any sense. 129 00:12:14,982 --> 00:12:18,625 Your Highness is indeed wise. 130 00:12:18,625 --> 00:12:21,267 You shall surely achieve greatness. 131 00:12:22,356 --> 00:12:26,933 Now... we'll just have to wait for Mister Mo to strike. 132 00:12:26,933 --> 00:12:31,835 Without His Majesty, without Muru Shuo... 133 00:12:34,985 --> 00:12:36,850 the world... 134 00:12:38,403 --> 00:12:40,524 What will happen then? 135 00:12:43,937 --> 00:12:46,445 All I ask is for Your Highness to remember... 136 00:12:47,705 --> 00:12:50,355 the Nanku family. 137 00:12:51,313 --> 00:12:52,431 Indeed. 138 00:12:53,363 --> 00:12:57,796 How could I possibly forget about the Nanku family? 139 00:13:27,403 --> 00:13:28,937 You seem to be unwell. 140 00:13:31,081 --> 00:13:34,465 It will take two more days before we get to Deer Mountain. 141 00:13:35,202 --> 00:13:38,668 I've specially hired craftsmen of the Wise tribe to add another wheel. 142 00:13:38,668 --> 00:13:40,636 I spent quite a sum on it. 143 00:13:40,636 --> 00:13:42,114 It's still just as bumpy. 144 00:13:42,692 --> 00:13:44,943 You'd better sit more comfortably. 145 00:13:45,937 --> 00:13:47,947 I'll take you to meet Ming Yi. 146 00:13:47,947 --> 00:13:49,967 Ming Yi will arrange for you to meet His Majesty. 147 00:13:49,967 --> 00:13:51,346 However... 148 00:13:52,019 --> 00:13:54,846 you must also do what you promised me. 149 00:14:03,605 --> 00:14:08,506 The surname of Muru shall soon vanish from Novoland. 150 00:14:08,506 --> 00:14:10,217 The sooner, the better. 151 00:14:15,500 --> 00:14:18,758 You're not to whine about hardship when you live with me in the future. 152 00:14:18,758 --> 00:14:20,230 When do we get to leave? 153 00:14:20,230 --> 00:14:22,307 We'll have plenty of chances along the journey. 154 00:14:26,600 --> 00:14:28,938 The weather outside the palace is really nice. 155 00:14:58,100 --> 00:14:59,894 The autumn hunting trip of Tian Qi! 156 00:14:59,894 --> 00:15:04,243 The Muyun Silver Army is in charge of guarding the hunting ground this year! 157 00:15:04,243 --> 00:15:08,096 What the Muru family is capable of, we can do it as well! 158 00:15:08,096 --> 00:15:09,717 Can we not? 159 00:15:09,717 --> 00:15:12,374 - We can! - We can! 160 00:15:20,302 --> 00:15:21,844 What are you snickering at? 161 00:15:22,815 --> 00:15:24,576 I just find it strange. 162 00:15:24,576 --> 00:15:28,985 You're a woman but you had to act like a man. 163 00:15:44,200 --> 00:15:48,528 I refuse to accept it! Why can't women do what men can? 164 00:16:08,750 --> 00:16:11,528 From now on, he's my slave fighter. 165 00:16:11,528 --> 00:16:13,043 He will fight battles for me. 166 00:16:21,645 --> 00:16:23,413 I am Shuofeng He Ye. 167 00:16:23,413 --> 00:16:25,764 I'm the warrior of the Shuofeng Clan. 168 00:16:26,320 --> 00:16:28,761 I am a king! 169 00:16:37,735 --> 00:16:39,710 Women in our clan can do this as well. 170 00:16:39,710 --> 00:16:42,124 I thought you're a lot more capable than this. 171 00:16:43,937 --> 00:16:45,091 Guards! 172 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:48,461 Take him away and hang him up! 173 00:17:05,442 --> 00:17:06,556 You lost. 174 00:17:10,019 --> 00:17:11,203 What are you laughing at? 175 00:17:11,203 --> 00:17:12,804 Just you wait. 176 00:17:13,760 --> 00:17:15,703 Are you going to get back at me? 177 00:17:15,703 --> 00:17:18,261 Muyun Yan Shuang, just you wait. 178 00:17:18,261 --> 00:17:23,179 In the future, I'll make you my queen. 179 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,800 You like me? 180 00:17:31,902 --> 00:17:36,718 Men of the Shuofeng Clan always get the women they want. 181 00:17:39,901 --> 00:17:40,971 Guards! 182 00:17:40,971 --> 00:17:44,301 Untie him and lock him inside the cage. 183 00:17:44,301 --> 00:17:45,809 Yes! 184 00:18:18,278 --> 00:18:22,999 The rivers out here flow so differently from those in the royal city. 185 00:18:22,999 --> 00:18:25,201 There are many more that you'll find different. 186 00:18:28,721 --> 00:18:30,848 We've been out here for almost four hours. 187 00:18:30,848 --> 00:18:32,722 We can get some rest first before we set out. 188 00:18:34,253 --> 00:18:37,305 How are we going to eat this without ivory chopsticks? 189 00:18:41,554 --> 00:18:43,481 I'll have to eat much more! 190 00:18:43,481 --> 00:18:48,807 Dragging someone like you along with me, I'll be worn out. 191 00:18:48,807 --> 00:18:51,486 I'm looking forward to what awaits me in the future. 192 00:18:52,348 --> 00:18:55,326 I don't think I've ever been so happy. 193 00:19:06,828 --> 00:19:08,963 Should we make a run for it? 194 00:19:08,963 --> 00:19:11,961 Our horses can't outrun theirs. 195 00:19:16,196 --> 00:19:18,510 Step back. Leave this to me. 196 00:19:18,510 --> 00:19:19,769 Forget it! 197 00:19:21,119 --> 00:19:22,305 I am a Muyun. 198 00:19:23,200 --> 00:19:24,651 He has to obey me. 199 00:19:39,011 --> 00:19:41,023 Muru Shuo greets Your Highness. 200 00:19:43,884 --> 00:19:45,066 Your Highness. 201 00:19:45,066 --> 00:19:46,799 You've had enough fun. 202 00:19:46,799 --> 00:19:48,266 Please head back to the palace. 203 00:19:48,266 --> 00:19:49,878 Must I? 204 00:19:50,884 --> 00:19:52,557 - You must. - Why? 205 00:19:52,557 --> 00:19:54,155 That's the rule. 206 00:19:54,155 --> 00:19:56,073 What if I refuse to head back? 207 00:20:03,608 --> 00:20:04,692 What are you doing? 208 00:20:04,692 --> 00:20:06,884 I'm arresting the criminal who abducted Your Highness. 209 00:20:06,884 --> 00:20:08,226 Muru Shuo! 210 00:20:08,226 --> 00:20:10,082 How can you pin such a crime on me? 211 00:20:11,223 --> 00:20:12,382 Take him away. 212 00:20:12,382 --> 00:20:13,931 Muru Shuo! 213 00:20:13,931 --> 00:20:15,521 He is your son! 214 00:20:15,521 --> 00:20:17,449 He dared to abduct Your Highness. 215 00:20:17,449 --> 00:20:19,472 I don't have such a son. 216 00:20:19,472 --> 00:20:21,780 He is my friend! He helped me. 217 00:20:21,780 --> 00:20:23,259 He didn't hurt me! 218 00:20:23,921 --> 00:20:27,298 Your Highness, you're still too young. 219 00:20:27,298 --> 00:20:28,833 I command you to release him. 220 00:20:28,833 --> 00:20:32,496 The Muru family upholds law and order in this world. 221 00:20:33,500 --> 00:20:37,248 We'll severely punish whoever breaks the law. 222 00:20:37,248 --> 00:20:39,471 Forgive me for disobeying you. 223 00:20:40,896 --> 00:20:42,375 General Yu. 224 00:20:42,375 --> 00:20:43,664 Present. 225 00:20:43,664 --> 00:20:45,477 Escort His Highness back to the palace. 226 00:20:47,971 --> 00:20:49,740 Your Highness, after you. 227 00:21:37,615 --> 00:21:39,317 Crave war, and we shall perish! 228 00:21:40,172 --> 00:21:42,977 Be unprepared for war, and we'll be in peril! 229 00:21:42,977 --> 00:21:45,041 The hunting trip is a military drill! 230 00:21:45,041 --> 00:21:48,747 It's to remind us that our ancestors of the Great Duan Empire 231 00:21:48,747 --> 00:21:52,451 once attained this sovereignty fighting on horseback! 232 00:21:53,893 --> 00:21:55,372 Draw your blades! 233 00:21:55,372 --> 00:22:03,671 - Draw your blades! - Draw your blades! 234 00:22:22,496 --> 00:22:23,703 Auntie. 235 00:22:27,702 --> 00:22:29,057 His Majesty is valiant! 236 00:22:30,126 --> 00:22:33,669 How admirable it is that Auntie gets to accompany His Majesty? 237 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:38,637 In the previous hunting trips, He Ge would join us as well. 238 00:22:44,430 --> 00:22:45,989 Thank you, Auntie! 239 00:22:45,989 --> 00:22:49,013 You gave me a chance to witness such a magnificent sight. 240 00:22:50,711 --> 00:22:52,434 It's actually because she's also here. 241 00:22:52,434 --> 00:22:55,959 You're worried about losing to her, so you made a fuss to join us. 242 00:22:55,959 --> 00:22:59,195 How could you possibly like being out here in the wilderness? 243 00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:17,243 Who knows how she convinced Prince Lu to bring her along? 244 00:23:17,243 --> 00:23:18,875 She's so manipulative. 245 00:23:31,778 --> 00:23:33,586 - Muru Shuo. - Present. 246 00:23:34,586 --> 00:23:38,269 With a son like yours, we can both rest our minds at ease. 247 00:23:43,094 --> 00:23:44,340 Your Majesty. 248 00:23:45,673 --> 00:23:49,722 I've already locked up Muru Han Jiang, who abducted Prince Sheng. 249 00:23:50,586 --> 00:23:52,880 - We won't discuss that today. - Yes. 250 00:23:58,278 --> 00:23:59,470 Let go of me! 251 00:23:59,470 --> 00:24:00,653 I wish to see my father! 252 00:24:01,400 --> 00:24:02,709 What is the matter? 253 00:24:13,087 --> 00:24:15,636 Father, please give orders to release Muru Han Jiang. 254 00:24:15,636 --> 00:24:18,074 Great General Muru set him up. 255 00:24:18,074 --> 00:24:19,550 He's innocent. 256 00:24:21,299 --> 00:24:22,932 I've learned of this matter. 257 00:24:22,932 --> 00:24:25,266 General Muru did well. 258 00:24:25,266 --> 00:24:29,652 Muru Han Jiang is guilty of abducting a prince. 259 00:24:31,807 --> 00:24:33,567 Your Majesty, you refuse to release him? 260 00:24:33,567 --> 00:24:34,922 I can't. 261 00:24:36,290 --> 00:24:39,338 I wanted to leave. Great General Muru lied! 262 00:24:39,338 --> 00:24:41,144 He was right to do so! 263 00:24:41,144 --> 00:24:42,624 Why do you want to leave? 264 00:24:45,609 --> 00:24:47,471 Because you're in the palace! 265 00:24:48,165 --> 00:24:51,353 One harmed his wife for his sovereignty. 266 00:24:51,353 --> 00:24:53,945 One harmed his own son for his reputation! 267 00:24:53,945 --> 00:24:55,199 The both of you... 268 00:24:55,199 --> 00:24:56,512 You're ruthless and cold-blooded! 269 00:24:56,512 --> 00:24:57,987 Shut up! 270 00:24:59,317 --> 00:25:01,305 I am half a Charmer. 271 00:25:01,305 --> 00:25:03,837 Father must be ashamed of me? 272 00:25:07,200 --> 00:25:08,527 Father... 273 00:25:09,525 --> 00:25:11,518 I am also ashamed of you. 274 00:25:15,558 --> 00:25:16,760 Your Majesty! 275 00:25:19,415 --> 00:25:20,657 Your Majesty. 276 00:25:20,657 --> 00:25:22,436 Calm down. 277 00:25:31,768 --> 00:25:33,692 Father, you drew your sword at me? 278 00:25:34,596 --> 00:25:36,219 What are you going to do? 279 00:25:59,976 --> 00:26:03,297 Father, when you drew your sword at me... 280 00:26:04,571 --> 00:26:06,278 what were you thinking? 281 00:26:06,278 --> 00:26:07,924 Prince Sheng! 282 00:26:20,498 --> 00:26:22,361 You will kill me? 283 00:26:32,565 --> 00:26:34,397 When man turns against man... 284 00:26:36,445 --> 00:26:39,057 When they resort to violence... 285 00:26:41,212 --> 00:26:42,926 Their thoughts at that moment... 286 00:26:45,702 --> 00:26:47,256 What exactly are they? 287 00:27:00,820 --> 00:27:02,035 Prince Sheng! 288 00:27:03,932 --> 00:27:06,909 Your Majesty, should I send someone to keep an eye on him? 289 00:27:09,200 --> 00:27:10,651 Leave him be. 290 00:27:13,270 --> 00:27:14,404 Your Majesty! 291 00:27:21,900 --> 00:27:23,428 Get someone to keep an eye on him. 292 00:27:24,428 --> 00:27:25,759 He hasn't fully recovered. 293 00:27:27,378 --> 00:27:28,480 Yes, Your Majesty! 294 00:28:06,799 --> 00:28:08,184 - It's you! - It's you! 295 00:28:08,184 --> 00:28:10,765 You fool! Why do you always get caught? 296 00:28:10,765 --> 00:28:13,667 Aren't you the same? They always get you. 297 00:28:13,667 --> 00:28:15,040 Did they hurt you? 298 00:28:15,040 --> 00:28:17,053 I'm not as badly hurt as you are. 299 00:28:18,482 --> 00:28:19,628 I'm all right. 300 00:28:33,114 --> 00:28:34,263 Who is he? 301 00:28:43,731 --> 00:28:46,064 What is it? Do you know him? 302 00:28:48,868 --> 00:28:50,270 He's not human. 303 00:28:52,972 --> 00:28:54,090 How would you know that? 304 00:28:54,090 --> 00:28:55,792 Who exactly is he? 305 00:28:58,881 --> 00:29:00,667 Duan Empire's Prince Ning Rui. 306 00:29:00,667 --> 00:29:02,250 Muyun Sheng. 307 00:29:05,692 --> 00:29:10,143 There's a descendant of the Charmers in the human's royal court. 308 00:29:13,400 --> 00:29:14,876 Interesting. 309 00:29:17,400 --> 00:29:19,122 How interesting... 310 00:29:29,727 --> 00:29:31,327 Greetings, Prince Lu. 311 00:29:35,763 --> 00:29:37,211 Greetings, Your Highness. 312 00:29:37,211 --> 00:29:39,048 Su Yu Ning, this is for you. 313 00:29:42,757 --> 00:29:45,409 These wild flowers blossomed all over the mountain across from us. 314 00:29:45,409 --> 00:29:47,817 They always get trampled by us during every hunting trip. 315 00:29:47,817 --> 00:29:49,414 But they always grow back. 316 00:29:49,414 --> 00:29:51,064 They blossom throughout all four seasons. 317 00:29:51,064 --> 00:29:53,261 I think that you'll like them. 318 00:29:54,071 --> 00:29:55,632 Very much. 319 00:29:55,632 --> 00:29:57,242 Prince Lu! 320 00:29:57,242 --> 00:29:59,932 Where did you pick these flowers from? 321 00:29:59,932 --> 00:30:01,421 I'd like some as well. 322 00:30:01,421 --> 00:30:03,144 I can pick them myself. 323 00:30:03,144 --> 00:30:06,003 As long as Your Highness takes me there. 324 00:30:06,003 --> 00:30:09,230 If you like them, I'll get my servants to pick some for you. 325 00:30:09,230 --> 00:30:11,508 Miss Yue Li, you won't have to go there personally. 326 00:30:13,148 --> 00:30:14,971 Prince Lu. 327 00:30:16,299 --> 00:30:18,507 Miss Su is destined to become an empress. 328 00:30:18,507 --> 00:30:20,807 Does Your Highness approach Miss Su 329 00:30:20,807 --> 00:30:23,410 because you wish to become the heir apparent? 330 00:30:28,615 --> 00:30:31,545 It doesn't concern you. 331 00:30:34,409 --> 00:30:38,781 But Su Yu Ning has to understand why others approach her kindly. 332 00:30:38,781 --> 00:30:41,670 She shouldn't assume that she's very likable. 333 00:30:45,351 --> 00:30:49,529 The ladies of the Nanku family are indeed impressive. 334 00:30:49,529 --> 00:30:50,845 Definitely. 335 00:30:50,845 --> 00:30:52,374 Your Highness only realizes that now? 336 00:30:52,374 --> 00:30:54,574 So impressive that you should be kept at arm's length. 337 00:30:55,952 --> 00:31:00,582 I approach Su Yu Ning because she is indeed likable. 338 00:31:03,500 --> 00:31:07,920 Is Prince Lu as likable to His Majesty as Prince Han is? 339 00:31:18,655 --> 00:31:20,130 You are all to step out. 340 00:31:20,130 --> 00:31:21,701 Yes. 341 00:31:21,701 --> 00:31:22,972 Su Yu Ning! 342 00:31:22,972 --> 00:31:24,950 I haven't said that you can leave. 343 00:31:24,950 --> 00:31:26,431 I can leave as I wish. 344 00:31:26,431 --> 00:31:27,762 I don't need anyone's permission. 345 00:31:29,837 --> 00:31:32,752 Do you dare to strike back? You're not the empress yet. 346 00:31:34,021 --> 00:31:37,041 Do you think that Han Jiang isn't after your destiny as the empress? 347 00:31:37,041 --> 00:31:39,627 What if he has the ambition to take the throne? 348 00:31:39,627 --> 00:31:41,645 Please don't make such speculations. 349 00:31:43,483 --> 00:31:46,467 Whoever becomes the next emperor 350 00:31:46,467 --> 00:31:48,344 you'll have to give him up to me. 351 00:31:48,344 --> 00:31:50,938 Otherwise, I'll tell everyone that 352 00:31:50,938 --> 00:31:54,784 you met Muru Han Jiang before you entered the palace. 353 00:31:54,784 --> 00:31:56,826 I'll let His Majesty and the empress know 354 00:31:56,826 --> 00:31:58,807 just how much that boy from the Muru family 355 00:31:58,807 --> 00:32:01,471 wanted to get close to the future empress. 356 00:32:01,471 --> 00:32:05,019 Would you really be happy if you had to spend the rest of your life 357 00:32:05,019 --> 00:32:07,151 with someone you don't love just to be an empress? 358 00:32:07,151 --> 00:32:08,836 You're pretending to be considerate of me? 359 00:32:08,836 --> 00:32:10,747 - I don't believe you. - Stop it! 360 00:32:11,471 --> 00:32:13,579 If you hit me again, I will strike back. 361 00:32:15,469 --> 00:32:17,537 - You're bluffing. - I'm not. 362 00:32:17,537 --> 00:32:19,046 I don't believe you! 363 00:32:22,500 --> 00:32:23,787 I'm sorry. 364 00:32:25,593 --> 00:32:26,843 You'll succumb to me? 365 00:32:26,843 --> 00:32:29,025 I had intended to put up with it. 366 00:32:43,039 --> 00:32:44,492 Qin Ming. 367 00:32:44,492 --> 00:32:46,750 You're well aware of the places His Majesty has visited 368 00:32:46,750 --> 00:32:49,007 in the hunting palace recently. 369 00:32:50,253 --> 00:32:52,989 Your Highness, I made all the arrangements. 370 00:32:52,989 --> 00:32:54,460 Good. 371 00:32:54,460 --> 00:32:57,074 I have a small favor to ask of you. 372 00:32:57,074 --> 00:32:58,201 I'm too flattered. 373 00:32:58,201 --> 00:33:00,294 Your Highness, please command me as you wish. 374 00:33:00,294 --> 00:33:03,298 Where will His Majesty be tomorrow night? 375 00:33:03,298 --> 00:33:06,996 I hope that you can inform Mister Mo in advance. 376 00:33:11,837 --> 00:33:14,190 Your Highness, Mister Mo is... 377 00:33:14,190 --> 00:33:17,392 I don't have to explain it to you, but there's no harm in doing so. 378 00:33:17,392 --> 00:33:20,752 Mister Mo is a family friend of the Nanku family. 379 00:33:20,752 --> 00:33:23,837 He has an important matter to report confidentially to His Majesty. 380 00:33:25,602 --> 00:33:27,356 I understand. 381 00:33:27,356 --> 00:33:28,662 Go ahead. 382 00:33:28,662 --> 00:33:30,194 I take my leave. 383 00:33:45,450 --> 00:33:46,727 Mister Mo. 384 00:33:46,727 --> 00:33:49,891 I have already done what you asked of me. 385 00:33:49,891 --> 00:33:51,634 As for what you promised me... 386 00:33:53,963 --> 00:33:55,414 Do rest assured, Your Highness. 387 00:33:55,414 --> 00:34:00,731 Not only will Prince He Ge be greatly assisted in Lan Prefecture 388 00:34:00,731 --> 00:34:05,169 but the princes of Yue and Wan Prefectures are also my close friends. 389 00:34:05,169 --> 00:34:07,410 Should the day come to anoint the crown prince 390 00:34:07,410 --> 00:34:12,940 all arch princes of various prefectures will put in a word for Prince He Ge. 391 00:34:12,940 --> 00:34:14,472 That's good to know. 392 00:34:14,472 --> 00:34:16,918 Since Mister Mo is the leader of a chamber of commerce 393 00:34:16,918 --> 00:34:19,364 recommended by Master Nanku and He Ge 394 00:34:19,364 --> 00:34:21,802 I'll help you seek audience with His Majesty. 395 00:34:21,802 --> 00:34:25,802 However, I wonder how your chamber of commerce is related to 396 00:34:25,802 --> 00:34:27,884 the one in Wan Prefecture. 397 00:34:32,280 --> 00:34:36,333 Mister Mo, do not impose on Her Highness any further. 398 00:34:36,333 --> 00:34:38,737 I'll report such matters to Her Highness on your behalf. 399 00:34:40,449 --> 00:34:42,221 I take my leave. 400 00:34:51,338 --> 00:34:52,509 Uncle. 401 00:34:58,170 --> 00:34:59,641 You don't look well. 402 00:34:59,641 --> 00:35:03,067 Serving the emperor can be quite upsetting. 403 00:35:03,067 --> 00:35:05,474 Be sure not to lash out at His Majesty. 404 00:35:06,527 --> 00:35:08,110 He sent He Ge away. 405 00:35:08,110 --> 00:35:09,483 Hold it in. 406 00:35:10,487 --> 00:35:12,465 The more I put up with it, the more I'm bullied. 407 00:35:12,465 --> 00:35:14,250 What is the palace? 408 00:35:16,369 --> 00:35:17,485 It's a cage. 409 00:35:17,485 --> 00:35:19,744 What is locked within the cage? 410 00:35:21,947 --> 00:35:23,588 The most ferocious beast. 411 00:35:23,588 --> 00:35:26,744 You've already fought your way through and become the empress. 412 00:35:26,744 --> 00:35:29,038 You can only keep going. 413 00:35:29,038 --> 00:35:32,695 Once you consider backing down, you'll only end up shattered. 414 00:35:32,695 --> 00:35:35,275 Should you displease His Majesty 415 00:35:35,275 --> 00:35:39,170 not only you, but the entire Nanku family will be implicated. 416 00:35:42,099 --> 00:35:45,481 When you feel too aggrieved, talk to A-Shan. 417 00:35:45,481 --> 00:35:48,344 Although she's a useless servant 418 00:35:48,344 --> 00:35:51,452 she's been by your side since you were born, so she can be trusted. 419 00:35:52,204 --> 00:35:56,659 If you're unhappy, you must speak to someone for comfort. 420 00:35:56,659 --> 00:36:00,456 If you bottle it up, you'll only get sick. 421 00:36:02,824 --> 00:36:05,375 If only I could see you more often. 422 00:36:05,375 --> 00:36:06,751 There's no rush in it. 423 00:36:08,384 --> 00:36:11,981 Once our surname becomes the most influential one in the royal court 424 00:36:11,981 --> 00:36:15,054 and the Nanku family can no longer be wavered 425 00:36:15,054 --> 00:36:18,768 we can easily get whatever we want. 426 00:36:20,175 --> 00:36:23,320 Miss Yue Li, you cannot trespass into the empress's tent. 427 00:36:23,320 --> 00:36:24,449 - Auntie! - Miss Yue Li! 428 00:36:27,641 --> 00:36:28,760 Grandfather. 429 00:36:28,760 --> 00:36:31,411 Why have you behaved so impertinently since entering the palace? 430 00:36:31,411 --> 00:36:33,184 What has your father taught you? 431 00:36:39,367 --> 00:36:41,981 It's best for me not to linger. 432 00:36:41,981 --> 00:36:43,161 I'll get going. 433 00:36:43,161 --> 00:36:47,608 I've recently received fish maw from Mighty Ocean's King of the Oceanides. 434 00:36:47,608 --> 00:36:49,485 The quality seems fine. 435 00:36:49,485 --> 00:36:52,313 I'll have it delivered to the palace for you when I get back. 436 00:36:52,313 --> 00:36:54,436 Take some daily to calm your nerves. 437 00:36:54,436 --> 00:36:56,172 Thank you, Uncle. 438 00:37:04,717 --> 00:37:07,465 I've acted recklessly. Please punish me, Auntie. 439 00:37:07,465 --> 00:37:09,012 What is the matter? 440 00:37:10,630 --> 00:37:12,445 Auntie, look! 441 00:37:12,445 --> 00:37:14,494 Su Yu Ning already dared to hit me. 442 00:37:14,494 --> 00:37:16,494 When she ranks higher in the harem in the future 443 00:37:16,494 --> 00:37:18,452 will I be able to survive? 444 00:37:19,800 --> 00:37:21,472 Auntie, please save me! 445 00:37:22,588 --> 00:37:24,567 She hit you without any reason? 446 00:37:29,000 --> 00:37:31,197 It seems that you brought it upon yourself. 447 00:37:33,237 --> 00:37:36,121 I've advised you not to pick on her. You simply refuse to listen. 448 00:37:36,987 --> 00:37:38,291 Auntie! 449 00:37:38,291 --> 00:37:40,130 Why would you help an outsider? 450 00:37:40,130 --> 00:37:41,934 That's enough. Leave now. 451 00:37:41,934 --> 00:37:43,871 Don't pick on her again. 452 00:37:43,871 --> 00:37:45,438 Why? 453 00:37:45,438 --> 00:37:48,155 I have my reasons for keeping her. 454 00:37:49,510 --> 00:37:52,469 Auntie, you believe in that prophecy? 455 00:37:52,469 --> 00:37:54,818 Whoever marries her will become the emperor? 456 00:37:59,632 --> 00:38:00,664 Auntie! 457 00:38:00,664 --> 00:38:03,648 Prince He Ge was already demoted to Lan Prefecture. 458 00:38:03,648 --> 00:38:08,661 Regardless of how you schemed, Prince He Ge doesn't stand a chance. 459 00:38:09,697 --> 00:38:12,264 Get out! Who do you think you're talking to? 460 00:38:12,264 --> 00:38:14,543 You're not to enter without my permission! 461 00:38:15,827 --> 00:38:16,827 Auntie! 462 00:38:17,489 --> 00:38:19,514 I did wrong! Empress! 463 00:38:19,514 --> 00:38:21,148 I know that I've done wrong! 464 00:38:21,148 --> 00:38:23,907 Your Highness is lonely in the harem. 465 00:38:23,907 --> 00:38:26,925 May I visit you often to chat with you? 466 00:38:28,099 --> 00:38:29,528 Who did you say is lonely? 467 00:38:30,931 --> 00:38:33,608 I am! I'm lonely! 468 00:38:33,608 --> 00:38:36,231 I wish to chat with Your Highness! 469 00:38:36,231 --> 00:38:39,543 I'm an empress. I have to chat with you? 470 00:38:43,492 --> 00:38:45,778 Your Highness, I know that I've done wrong! 471 00:38:45,778 --> 00:38:47,697 Please spare me this once! 472 00:38:47,697 --> 00:38:48,867 - Wu Ru Yi! - Present! 473 00:38:50,110 --> 00:38:51,157 Drag her out. 474 00:38:51,157 --> 00:38:53,181 Make her kneel on the pebbled ground for two hours. 475 00:38:53,181 --> 00:38:56,161 Without my summoning, she is not to see me! 476 00:38:57,302 --> 00:38:58,369 Yes. 477 00:39:01,489 --> 00:39:02,913 Stop following me around. 478 00:39:02,913 --> 00:39:04,534 His Majesty has decreed. 479 00:39:04,534 --> 00:39:06,461 I am to watch over Your Highness. 480 00:39:08,581 --> 00:39:10,041 Stop following me. 481 00:39:17,449 --> 00:39:18,768 I've finally found you. 482 00:39:20,048 --> 00:39:21,398 I'm sorry. 483 00:39:22,295 --> 00:39:23,864 I promised to take you away. 484 00:39:25,320 --> 00:39:27,050 - Yu Xin Ji. - Present! 485 00:39:27,050 --> 00:39:28,956 Untie them. 486 00:39:31,621 --> 00:39:33,507 This concerns the safety of His Majesty. 487 00:39:33,507 --> 00:39:35,271 Forgive me for disobeying your orders. 488 00:39:36,661 --> 00:39:38,097 You really can't untie them? 489 00:39:39,400 --> 00:39:41,407 - I really can't. - Yu Xin Ji. 490 00:39:42,530 --> 00:39:44,793 Does nothing I say mean much anymore? 491 00:39:45,989 --> 00:39:49,382 I'm His Majesty's Royal Dragon Guard. 492 00:39:49,382 --> 00:39:53,119 My duty is to keep His Majesty and the princes safe. 493 00:39:53,119 --> 00:39:54,329 In terms of crucial matters 494 00:39:54,329 --> 00:39:58,625 please forgive me for using my own judgment. 495 00:39:58,625 --> 00:40:02,965 Can I not command you to carry out orders that don't concern my safety? 496 00:40:02,965 --> 00:40:04,800 I shall then be at your disposal. 497 00:40:06,820 --> 00:40:08,063 Tie yourself up. 498 00:40:20,994 --> 00:40:22,077 We're on the run. 499 00:40:22,077 --> 00:40:23,077 You're so happy about it? 500 00:40:24,018 --> 00:40:25,512 I'm truly happy. 501 00:40:25,512 --> 00:40:27,447 Faster! Can you keep up? 502 00:40:27,447 --> 00:40:28,985 Sure! 503 00:40:44,724 --> 00:40:47,916 From now on, you'll have to lead such a hard life. 504 00:40:47,916 --> 00:40:50,643 It's not too late to turn back now. 505 00:40:53,269 --> 00:40:54,530 Why are you smiling? 506 00:40:54,530 --> 00:40:56,331 I'm very happy. 507 00:40:56,331 --> 00:40:59,992 I've never been happier. 508 00:41:03,608 --> 00:41:06,612 You're using the Bone Chiller Sword just for this? 509 00:41:07,911 --> 00:41:13,635 I'd really like to see the expression on General Muru's face if he saw this. 510 00:41:13,635 --> 00:41:15,585 General Muru isn't related to me. 511 00:41:15,585 --> 00:41:17,603 He doesn't have to care about me. 512 00:41:25,297 --> 00:41:26,949 You know General Muru? 513 00:41:29,039 --> 00:41:31,766 Not only does he know him, but they are very close. 514 00:41:31,766 --> 00:41:33,719 That's his father. 515 00:41:33,719 --> 00:41:36,204 Your surname is Muru? 516 00:41:37,860 --> 00:41:39,202 I am just Han Jiang. 517 00:41:39,202 --> 00:41:40,878 Muru Han Jiang. 518 00:41:45,175 --> 00:41:46,460 What's the matter with you? 519 00:41:54,088 --> 00:41:55,943 I'm just... 520 00:41:55,943 --> 00:41:58,338 I happen to recall stories about a few people. 521 00:41:59,938 --> 00:42:02,885 Long, long ago, on the prairie of Han Prefecture 522 00:42:02,885 --> 00:42:05,219 there was a young warrior. 523 00:42:05,219 --> 00:42:09,134 That man was Shuofeng Da. 524 00:42:11,521 --> 00:42:14,623 Shuofeng Da was unlike any other lords on the prairie. 525 00:42:14,623 --> 00:42:16,789 He treated his people equally. 526 00:42:16,789 --> 00:42:20,170 He would share the best meats with the elderly and the young. 527 00:42:20,170 --> 00:42:23,699 When faced with danger and humiliation 528 00:42:23,699 --> 00:42:26,735 he would always stand right at the front. 529 00:42:26,735 --> 00:42:29,313 He also had a beautiful wife. 530 00:42:31,956 --> 00:42:33,804 Her name was Longge Dan Zhu. 531 00:42:33,804 --> 00:42:36,630 She was the best woman in the world. 532 00:42:39,351 --> 00:42:41,563 If they were out hunting together... 533 00:42:42,699 --> 00:42:44,456 she could hunt independently. 534 00:42:44,456 --> 00:42:47,068 If the clan needed to be cared for 535 00:42:47,068 --> 00:42:52,278 she would be the first to wake up and the last to go to bed. 536 00:42:54,637 --> 00:42:56,239 On her face... 537 00:42:57,222 --> 00:42:59,427 she always wore a friendly smile. 538 00:43:00,880 --> 00:43:02,789 When she was troubled... 539 00:43:04,012 --> 00:43:06,233 she would never mention it to anyone. 540 00:43:09,699 --> 00:43:14,471 She was also the best mother in the world. 541 00:43:18,340 --> 00:43:20,213 How I wish I could meet them. 542 00:43:21,425 --> 00:43:23,534 You can never, ever meet them. 543 00:43:23,534 --> 00:43:24,826 Why not? 544 00:43:26,099 --> 00:43:27,586 It's because... 545 00:43:29,489 --> 00:43:31,246 they are all dead. 546 00:43:35,590 --> 00:43:40,590 Subtitles by DramaFever