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[The Virtuous Queen of Han]

Episode Eighteen

I am one who is capable of selling advice to others.

What advice do you have to offer?

The secret lies in twelve words.

Yin River clear, the Guans safe.

Yin River muddy, the Guans killed.

It seems that you've offered your advice for nothing.

That Yuan Shu seems to be quite a figure.

Why won't you use him, Chancellor?

We've already stolen his idea. Why would I keep him?

But... Aren't you currently in urgent need of wise men?

This man knows too much about me.

He's made a huge effort to offer his services to me.

He is too ambitious.

If I keep him with me, he might get out of hand in the future.

Should he come up with plots to go up against me and harm me

would you be able to deal with him?

Yes, Chancellor is very wise.

He pointed out a great solution to my troubles with just twelve words.

Why do I only have around me foolish men who are full of themselves?

With your teachings, we will improve.

He has already pointed out the way for us.

Send our men to Yin River immediately

to gather evidence of the crimes that Guan Fu's clan has committed. Hurry.

Yes.

Master Duan!

Who is here to see Master Duan?

I am one of the aides at Master Guan Fu's manor.

Master Guan got himself into trouble by offending influential officials.

He is now imprisoned but he could be harmed at any time.

I am here to seek help from Master Duan.

Master Duan is away.

Master and his men are away in search of Zhang Qian.

They haven't returned for months.

I'm afraid that he has ventured into utter wilderness

or gotten into combat with foreign enemies.

It's hard to say what has become of them.

Feng Yuan! Feng Yuan!

Get me some water!

Water!

Sir, another of our men has fallen.

Be careful, sir!

Sir!

Sir!

This indeed belongs to Han.

This satin has a dragon embroidered on it.

It belongs to the imperial family.

Perhaps, this was brought out here by Zhang Qian on his mission.

Master Zhang did venture through this place.

Greetings to Master Duan.

At ease.

Feng Yuan.

Haven't you just taken your medication? Why aren't you resting?

Thank you for the medication, sir.

I am just dehydrated.

I am already much better.

That's good then.

I beg you to allow me to leave the team and head home to the capital.

Get up first.

Sir, I've followed you into the western regions for six years now.

We've ventured through numerous towns and wilderness.

We get further and further away from Chang An

because we can't find Master Zhang Qian.

It seems that we will never be able to return.

There is no one to take care of my mother, wife, and children.

I beg you to grant me permission to head home!

Get up first.

I understand your difficulties.

Write up a request and I will give you my permission

to return to the Capital to carry out your filial duties.

Thank you, Master Duan.

Go and get it done now.

Yes.

You were all made to leave your hometown.

You miss your family.

That is indeed very hard on you.

Zhang Xin!

Present.

Pass down my orders. Should anyone have the wish to head home

they can all write a request to me and I will approve it immediately.

I will allow them to reunite with the families back home.

- Yes! - You would like to head home as well?

Sir, all the traces and tracks we have discovered for the past six years

seemed to indicate that Master Zhang Qian's team has most probably come to a bad end.

The closer we got to the territories of the enemies the more dangerous it gets.

We are often ambushed and our men are injured frequently.

The weather is freezing at times and scorching hot at times.

We can stand it no longer.

We only hope that you can return to Chang An to report the completion of this task.

Did Zhang Qian leave this woven satin behind?

Who would know if we stop investigating?

For the past few years, we've discovered traces of their track here and there.

If I just report the completion of our task like this

all our past efforts will have gone down the drain!

I have no family and none to worry about.

Zhang Xin, if you would like to go home as well I will approve your written request.

I am willing to keep on following you!

You don't have to answer me so quickly.

Pass down my orders immediately. Those who wish to stay, stay.

If you wish to leave, you may do so anytime.

Yes!

Also, how much food have we got left?

- Not much. - All right.

We'll head back to the fortress at the frontier first.

We'll have a rest and restock our supplies.

Those who are leaving may pack food supplies with them.

I can also take those who are willing to stay to leave on another journey.

Yes!

This poached quince is sour, with a tinge of sweetness.

It's also crunchy and delicious.

It's very tasty!

Your Majesty, try this golden cake.

Why does it taste a bit different from the one you made last time?

I've made some changes to my recipe. I've added some newly fermented osmanthus.

Is it not tasty?

It's the right sweetness and it leaves a fragrant aftertaste.

It tastes even better than the previous one!

Your Majesty pulled my leg!

Don't be so nervous.

Regardless of the taste, just the sight of these will boost Mother's appetite.

I really hope so.

I really hope that Empress Dowager can appease her anger and calm down.

Don't worry. These are all to her liking.

Actually, you've served Mother for so many years now.

How could you not know what her preferences are?

You worry too much.

I am, indeed, a bit terrified.

Don't be.

My Zi Fu is so virtuous.

You can surely placate my mother so that I have nothing to worry about.

Nothing to worry about?

Your Majesty, have you come up with a solution?

In regards to Guan Fu's case

I've ordered the officials to be present at Eastern Palace to discuss the matter.

I've summoned Dou Ying into the palace

to have a debate with Tian Fen in the imperial court.

The officials can be the judges.

Dou Ying will definitely list Tian Fen's crimes in order to protect Guan Fu.

Guan Fu could then be free of the slander charges

while the Chancellor is exposed for the crimes he committed.

I'll remove the Chancellor from this position once and for all.

Summon Marquess of Weiqi, Dou Ying!

Marquess of Weiqi, Dou Ying, greets Your Majesty.

You may rise.

Guan Fu offended the Chancellor with insults.

This action of his has shocked us all.

Today, both the Marquess and Chancellor are allowed to make their statements.

We'll then have the officials make a judgment of the case.

I will handle this case with justice.

We obey the orders of Your Majesty.

Marquess of Weiqi, go ahead.

Your Majesty, Guan Fu is a warrior of Great Han.

A while ago, at the Chancellor's wedding feast

he lost his composure after getting drunk.

But Chancellor Tian claimed that Guan Fu stirred up trouble and had him imprisoned.

How is that just some nonsense he said while drunk?

Guan Fu deliberately used his intoxication as an excuse to slander me!

If everyone gets to insult officials just because they are drunk

why do we still need laws and discipline in imperial court?

His crime is severe enough to have him killed!

I'm afraid the Chancellor isn't convicting him of slander.

But rather taking revenge on him to settle old scores.

His words also exposed you for accepting bribes, selling titles

stocking up on grains, coining official money and killing those who opposed you!

Don't say such nonsense here! You are equally guilty of slandering me!

Your Majesty, every word that I just said is true.

If it were but slander, I'm willing to be punished for it.

Marquess of Weiqi, do you have any evidence?

Yes!

This is a record of the evidence which will prove the Chancellor guilty.

I wonder where Marquess of Weiqi got the so-called evidence?

Guan Fu and his aides have collected this evidence.

Guan Fu? Your Majesty does not need to see it then.

Why would you say so, Chancellor?

Your Majesty, Guan Fu cannot be trusted!

He is friends with villains!

He turned a blind eye to his followers' misconduct

in bullying the civilians and terrorizing those who are in Yin River!

Everyone in Yin River is singing

'Yin River clear, the Guans safe. Yin River muddy, the Guans killed.'

The great warrior of Great Han that Marquess of Weiqi spoke of

is actually a villain who harmed the people!

How could the evidence that such a man presented be taken into account?

Chancellor, do you have any evidence to support your allegations?

Yes, I do! Bring it in!

Yes!

This is irrefutable evidence!

It is not just a scroll of his crimes but a whole box full of it!

These all came from Yin River!

The people wrote these to file suits against him!

Your Majesty, please verify them!

Censor Han, in your opinion

can a villain like Guan Fu provide any evidence that is worth believing?

Your Majesty, if his crimes are all proven true

then the evidence that he presented is unlikely to be trusted.

He even pointed out that Princess Pingyang has failed to

monitor her own husband, and even adopted an illegitimate child!

Superior Grand Master! You originally came from Pingyang Manor

do you think that Guan Fu can be spared so easily for insulting the Princess?

What do the rest of you think about this?

If a branch is thicker than the trunk, it will either break or split.

Guan Fu offended members of the imperial clan.

I ask that Your Majesty sentence him to death to uphold justice!

And as Marquess of Weiqi just promised

he should be imprisoned for slandering the Chancellor!

This should serve as a warning to others!

Should Your Majesty think that there isn't enough evidence

I still have a carriage full of solid evidence coming

towards the Capital from Yin River!

Your Majesty, please make a verdict!

Today's discussion comes to an end.

Dou Ying is to be imprisoned until further conviction.

Why would my own son take sides with outsiders?

He said that he would deal with the matter with justice.

The Chancellor presented a whole carriage full of evidence

but he still wouldn't sentence Guan Fu to death right away.

That Dou Ying framed the Chancellor with feigned evidence.

Yet he was only imprisoned to await conviction?

Mother, don't be angry.

His Majesty has always been very wise in his judgments.

His mind and eyes are very bright.

There might be some other reason for his actions today.

His Majesty always put filial piety first.

What could have made him disobey his mother's wishes?

Unless... He had to take someone else's feelings into consideration?

Who are you referring to?

I really wouldn't dare to make such speculations.

Go ahead. I want you to tell me about it.

Guan Fu and Dou Ying are Madame Wei's benefactors.

Could Madame Wei have convinced His Majesty in private to spare them?

It's her again!

Please appease your anger, Mother.

His Majesty couldn't possibly disregard the dignity of his mother and uncle

for the sake of a concubine's feelings?

Jiao Er, you're always with His Majesty.

Why didn't you try to bring His Majesty around?

How would His Majesty possibly listen to me?

I don't wish to compete with anyone either.

I knew that he would be biased.

But Jiao Er, you are his empress.

Forget it.

In regards to the harem, His Majesty only listens to Madame Wei.

Jiao Er doesn't even dare to say much.

But how could he be so easily manipulated by a concubine

in terms of handling national affairs?

How is this acceptable?

Madame Wei seeks audience!

Speaking of the devil.

Greetings to Empress Dowager, Empress, and Grand Princess Dou.

I've heard that Empress Dowager hasn't had much appetite recently.

I've specially prepared a few snacks for Empress Dowager.

How is your brother, Wei Qing?

Thank you for your concern, Empress Dowager.

All is well with Wei Qing.

Since all is well with your brother, you must have a great appetite.

You can sleep and eat well. But I'm not feeling that well.

My brother is the Chancellor but he has been insulted.

How can you possibly expect me to be able to eat anything?

Take all these foods back to your brother!

Please appease your anger, Empress Dowager.

I'm just worried about your health.

Whether I can be healthy or not

seems to depend on what Madame Wei has to say.

Pardon me for being ignorant.

I don't know what I've done wrong.

I'm willing to listen to Empress Dowager's teachings.

Chancellor had a heap of irrefutable evidence.

Yet even that was not as powerful as a few words from you.

You can twist the right from wrong

and influence the Emperor into believing the wrong to be be right!

I wouldn't dare to do so!

I'm sure that you understand!

Moreover, His Majesty is wise.

How could he possibly be manipulated by me?

I've already figured out you can manipulate the minds of others.

Princess Weizhang is smart and adorable.

I bestowed her some snacks, but she only dared to eat them with your approval.

Empress Dowager!

That is because Princess Weizhang's health...

I've already seen through you, and know that you say one thing and mean another.

You say that you won't interfere in political matters

but in private you formed your own clique

to gang up with Dou Ying and Guan Fu to frame imperial relatives!

- Empress... - Mother.

Perhaps Madame Wei really doesn't know about this matter.

It could be solely His Majesty's judgment.

Madame Wei doesn't need to say anything.

His Majesty would still take her feelings into consideration.

So it is all right that the Chancellor was humiliated?

As the Empress Dowager, I couldn't even protect my own brother.

Should I pass away some day

wouldn't he be trampled upon and partitioned at the will of others?

Mother, why have you said such harsh words?

Mother is the role model of all women. You'll live long.

Madame Wei specially prepared lovely snacks for Empress Dowager.

It shows that she does feel guilty and is here to ask for forgiveness.

His Majesty is most concerned about the harmony in the harem

that you often talk about.

Mother, you should at least have a bit of what she presented to you.

So that she can fulfill her filial duty to you.

That will also make His Majesty happy.

Do not have a grudge between mother and son.

Ridiculous!

I have to eat her food in order to maintain my relationship with the Emperor?

To prove that there are no grudges between the Emperor and me?

Who does she think she is? I have to eat her food? I won't!

I must eliminate her clique!

If the Emperor won't sentence Guan Fu to death

I will not eat anything at all!

We'll see if the Emperor listens to you, the concubine

or his mother?

Empress Dowager!

I ask Your Majesty for forgiveness.

What is this for?

Get up now.

I've let Your Majesty down. I didn't appease Empress Dowager.

Instead, I've made you more troubled.

You're now in a difficult position.

It's not a difficult situation anymore.

I've already decreed that Guan Fu is to be sentenced to death.

What?

What is there to be surprised about?

What other choice do I have?

But Your Majesty, once the decree is made, you can't take it back.

Your Majesty, could you...

There is a heap of irrefutable evidence. I have to have him killed.

But...

Could the evidence be made up? Or perhaps he was framed?

- Perhaps we could... - That's enough.

Since you know how difficult this has been for me

why are you still saying that?

Have you forgotten how much I wanted to make use of the debate

to rescue Guan Fu and then depose the Chancellor?

I have said too much.

I'm just worried that Your Majesty would be killing a man

who once assisted you greatly, and you will regret it in the future.

Guan Fu's family cruelly oppresses and exploits the people.

There is evidence for every case. There's no denying it.

Although they may not all be related to him

he can not be spared from the indulgence of his family.

If I don't punish him severely to discipline the imperial court

I would be committing indulgence as well.

I am ignorant and useless.

I haven't been able to help you relieve you of your worries.

If you'd like to share my burdens

try to think of ways to make my mother eat again.

I bore in mind the loyalty and courage of Guan Fu

so I couldn't bear to convict him of his crimes.

There are already those commenting that I've been too lenient towards villains

and have now become an inane emperor.

I don't want to be cursed for starving my own mother to death.

I just want to...

Forget it.

- Bai Min. - Present.

I'm going to get some fresh air.

- The others do not need to follow me. - Yes.

Empress seems to be in a poetic mood.

Greetings to Your Majesty.

I was too engrossed in my work, I didn't notice you come in.

- Please forgive me. - That's all right.

I heard the sound of the zither so I followed the sound here.

It turns out that it is the Empress who is playing the zither here.

Actually, I'm not playing the zither. I am composing a tune.

Composing a tune?

'Song of cheer'?

Who are you composing this for?

It's for Mother.

Mother was feeling down. I've just been to visit her.

She's finally promised me that she will have her meals.

- Really? - I'm also very happy about it.

That's why I wanted to compose a new tune and play it for Mother

to lift her spirits up.

I didn't know that you know music.

I know that I am very impatient and always frustrate Your Majesty.

I am determined to correct my ways.

I'm learning to play the zither to nurture my mood and cultivate my mind.

Music can indeed change a person.

I used to be very competitive in every little thing.

I was always jealous and seeking attention.

In the end, I annoyed Your Majesty, and got myself in a predicament.

Actually, I'm already the head of the harem.

I should be the role model of exemplary virtue and conduct.

What is there to fight for or be bothered about?

With the company of music, I've gradually begun to realize

with just a few notes, they can form different tunes

in different harmonious combinations.

Too much modification and cluttering of the notes

will in turn make the tunes complicated and disturbing.

The right thing to do is to let go.

Different approaches contribute to the same end.

I didn't expect you to come to such an understanding.

This transformation has really impressed me.

You've flattered me, Your Majesty.

I actually just want to be a good wife, manage the harem, and take care of Mother.

I hope to share some of your burdens, and that is enough for me.

You managed to dissuade Mother from going on a hunger strike.

You have already been a great help. I should cite you for a merit.

Your Majesty, this is my duty.

What incense is that?

Why does it smell so familiar?

Your Majesty still remembers this aroma?

Before you were appointed Crown Prince

you once came to tell me that you liked the fragrance in Grandmother's chamber.

So I went and stole it for you.

We even hid in a corner in the palace to smell it in secret.

We were later found out by Grandmother

and she made you copy verses from Classic of Rites.

Years went by quickly and Your Majesty took the throne.

I became the Empress.

You've also kept your promise to have me live in a golden palace.

But there isn't any fragrance of the incense in my room anymore.

The golden palace...

After my resentment, I could only reflect on myself.

I realize that I have made many mistakes.

Your Majesty, I've put you in a tight spot in the past.

Why wouldn't there be any fragrance in the golden palace?

This aroma now surpasses that of the past.

It isn't as strong now, but it is more mellow.

If Your Majesty likes it, I will burn this incense for Your Majesty every day.

Play a tune for me.

Here, play for me.

Your Majesty, I haven't finished composing this tune.

I'm afraid that I'll perform poorly.

But I do have a few in Jiaofang Palace that I have already composed.

If you're in the mood, why don't you help me review them?

Sure.

Bai Min!

- Let's leave for Jiaofang Palace. - Yes.

First we agitate Empress Dowager into a hunger strike

and then we lure His Majesty over by composing a few tunes.

Then we aroused His Majesty's sympathy by bring up the past with the incense.

These are all incredibly smart plans.

His Majesty is once again visiting Jiaofang Palace

and my daughter is now in favor again.

If Grand Princess Dou hadn't been so detailed in your descriptions

I wouldn't be able to get hold of the situation so well

and resolve it on the spot.

Mister is indeed a great and resourceful prophet.

You could be said to be a talent that is out of this world.

Why haven't I met you sooner?

My talents have always gone unrecognized.

Now that I've finally found someone who appreciates my talent, this is my blessing.

This is destiny.

I, Yuan Shu, am willing to serve Grand Princess Dou and Empress.

I pledge to you my loyalty.

Good.

Chancellor Tian Fen has no taste at all. He can't appreciate true talent.

He chose to steal your idea but wouldn't use you.

His bad judgment has now benefited me.

From now on, you must think of more plans and schemes to help Jiao Er.

We will not mistreat you, and will reward you well.

Thank you, Grand Princess Dou.

I've only provided the first scheme.

There are still thousands left.

I am sure to rid the Empress of all of her obstacles.

I can guarantee that Her Highness can lead the harem forever

and stay as the motherly model of the nation.

Good! That is very good.

But if we are to guarantee that my Jiao Er will stay in favor

I have to deal with...

That is the Wei family.

Please rest assured, Grand Princess Dou.

With one command of yours, they will cease to exist.

I'll wind them around my little finger.

Zi Fu, are these enough for making prayer boats?

These are enough.

Zi Fu, don't be too worried about Master Guan and Marquess of Weiqi.

They are righteously outspoken and I'm indebted to them.

How could I not be worried?

But even His Majesty was forced into convicting them of crimes.

Zi Fu, you're praying for them with these camellias.

I believe they will be like camellias, which grow and last for a long time.

They will still blossom in the cold and be rescued from desperation.

Happiness and peace to Empress.

You're so relaxed? You have the time to admire flowers?

I'm not here to admire the flowers. I'm just here to pick some flowers for prayers.

Prayers?

Yes, you should be praying for blessings

so that Empress Dowager can stop being mad at you

and that His Majesty won't give you a cold shoulder.

Also, you should pray for your friends to be safe and sound

and escape the death sentence.

It turns out that Madame Wei has been so unlucky in every little thing.

I have been too busy.

I was going to pray for you

but His Majesty has been coming to Jiaofang Palace every day.

I'm really tied up.

His Majesty likes to have wine and snacks

while he listens to me play the zither and sing.

Unless I pick the flowers and make snacks on my own

His Majesty wouldn't eat any.

I've made you worried.

I'm not praying for myself.

I just hope that Empress Dowager can be healthy

and that all is well with His Majesty.

I also hope that my friends will be safe.

I didn't know that you had so many wishes. Aren't you being a bit greedy?

I'm afraid that if you hope for Empress Dowager to be well

your friend is unlikely to be safe.

Let's go.

Although she is the Empress, she shouldn't mock others like that.

There's no need to be angry.

As long as we don't care how others may scold us, our minds will always be at ease.

Besides, I don't ask for anything else.

I just hope that those around me can be safe and happy.

Marquess?

Marquess.

- Master Wei. - Marquess. Are you all right?

My sister and I are both very worried about you.

She couldn't come in person to visit you. I hope that Marquess won't mind.

Madame Wei is truly thoughtful.

Please let her know that I am fine.

Marquess, you had spoken out of loyalty to your friend.

You hoped to get Master Guan off the hook.

Unexpectedly, you got yourself imprisoned instead.

Actually, I am the one who got him into trouble.

If I hadn't insisted that he attended Tian Fen's wedding feast

and if I hadn't been ignored by Tian Fen at the feast

Guan Fu wouldn't have criticized Tian Fen in drunken stupor

and got himself into a fatal end.

Marquess, is there anything that I can do for you?

Now that it has come to this stage, only His Majesty can deal with it.

Fortunately, the late emperor left an imperial decree behind

to allow me to seek audience with His Majesty in times of crisis.

I've already ordered my nephew to bring the decree to the palace.

I believe that I can meet His Majesty very soon.

I will defend Guan Fu once again!

You wish to see His Majesty? You must be dreaming.

Why would you say so, Chancellor?

Dou Ying forged the late emperor's posthumous decree to lie to His Majesty.

You will still die in the end.

Tian Fen, don't make such slanderous charges.

Forged posthumous decree? You're really something.

There are copies of all written decrees in the Imperial Board of Secretaries.

It is in the Imperial Board of Secretaries

that we failed to find the copy of the decree that Dou Ying presented.

Isn't that a forgery?

That is impossible!

I, Dou Ying, have always been an upright and indomitable man!

I have never lied or deceived anyone!

How could I have done such a treacherous crime!

I wish to see His Majesty! I wish to see His Majesty!

His Majesty has now patched things up with my sister.

He wouldn't risk his relationship with his mother for your sake.

Dou Ying, we once served as court officials together

so I really wanted to let you off.

But you've dug your own grave.

You committed such a deadly sin.

Since you're so close to Guan Fu, after he is executed tomorrow...

What?

What did you say?

I've forgotten to tell you.

After Guan Fu has his last meal today, he will be beheaded tomorrow at noon.

Don't be anxious.

You will soon join him on his way to the netherworld.

Then you can both drink until you get drunk again!

Great!

You're already so skilled in swordsmanship at such a young age.

You have the same spirit as I did when I fought off the army of Wu!

I'm really glad that I've chosen you to be my warrior!

Guan Fu.

Not only did you recruit me

but also made friends with me despite your seniority.

You treated me as a brother.

Duan Hong has nothing to repay you for your kindness.

This is who I was talking to you about.

Although he isn't of age to join the army yet

he is loyal and courageous. He is a promising young talent!

This is Marquess of Weiqi, Chancellor Dou.

He is the one who pacified the rebellion of the seven states.

Duan Hong greets the Chancellor.

Very few people get such praise from him.

You must be outstanding.

I'd like to know how capable you are. But you have to drink with me first.

Thank you, Chancellor.

Sir! Sir!

Sir!

Feng Yuan, haven't you already headed back to the Capital?

Why have you returned?

I got some news on my way home.

Marquess of Weiqi Dou Ying was sentenced to beheading in public

for forging the posthumous decree of the late emperor.

I came back specially to inform you.

What? That couldn't be?

We learned that Master Guan was imprisoned when we got back here.

Then we had news of his death. And now it is Marquess of Weiqi?

I heard it from the commander of the guards from the capital. It couldn't be wrong.

Duan Hong, what do you think of this sword?

Chancellor's treasured sword is just like its owner.

The blade is sharp. It gives off a brilliant aura.

This sword suits you. Keep it.

How could I be worthy of it?

Before you reached the age of twenty, you were already recommended to me by Guan Fu.

It shows that you are of great potential and virtue.

You are definitely worthy of this sword.

There is a matter that I'd like you to help me with.

Please tell me.

I would risk everything to accomplish it.

Use this sword to protect His Majesty.

Pledge your loyalty. Stay faithful until your death!

Duan Hong will not let Chancellor down.

The Emperor's secret imperial decree! Amnesty to Marquess of Weiqi!

Postpone the execution!

This is great! He will be saved.

His Majesty's secret imperial decree! He must not be beheaded!

Execute him!

The Emperor's secret imperial decree! Amnesty to Marquess of Weiqi! Postpone the execution!

This man is delivering a false imperial decree! Carry out the execution right away!

A false imperial decree?

Audacious Duan Hong!

How dare you barge into execution ground! Arrest him!

Duan Hong! I'm content that you're here to see me off!

Don't!

Kill him!

Duan Hong! You claimed to have His Majesty's secret decree.

Where is the imperial decree?

- Search him! - Yes!

There's nothing!

Duan Hong delivers a false decree! Execute him right on the spot!

Anyone who keeps the guards off will be killed for the same crime!

Behead him!

Yes!

Carry out the execution!

Stop!

Wei Qing!

How should you be punished for barging into execution grounds?

Superior Grand Master, Wei Qing coveys His Majesty's verbal decree!

Archery Steward of Imperial Guards Duan Hong

returned from his mission to the western regions.

He has yet to report back to His Majesty.

His Majesty summons Duan Hong to Feichang Palace!

Duan Hong delivered a false decree. He must be beheaded without mercy!

Anyone who gets in the way is to be seen as his accomplice!

Arrest him!

- Yes! - I dare you!

I am the Superior Grand Master that His Majesty appointed.

I am here on His Majesty's orders!

This sword is the evidence!

Which one of you dares to defy the imperial decree?

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