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♪Horses over the steppe♪

♪Misty rain, armor suit♪

♪Flower blossom under the moon breeze♪

♪When did the universe start?♪

♪Who will the moon shine on?♪

♪Spring breeze sprouts buds in trees♪

♪and breathes new life in me♪

♪Love is a song, passion a painting♪

♪Dream falls at the flower of my hairpin♪

♪Been around the world, seen it all♪

♪Have the universe under my sleeve♪

The Legend of Xiao Chuo

Episode 36

Memorial

You are fast.

Although it only took one night,

it's the fruit of

many years' thoughts and reflection.

The officials inherit the power from their father

Few talents can win a place...

Able and honest officials do nothing but good to Liao

Stick to the hereditary system will lead the country to decline

Memorial

The social and political problems

you pointed out in the memorial

are indeed the difficulties Liao is facing.

Liao is thirsty for talents

but the scholars in the south and Bohai

didn't get the chance to play their part.

If we don't

give these diligent talents more chance,

Liao's government will be corrupted.

Yes, my Queen.

You two have endeavored to

implement the reforms,

which is good for Liao and the people.

However,

it will naturally harm

the royal family's interests.

If they form an ally to oppose the reforms,

it will threaten

the place and power of you and His Majesty.

If we want balance,

we should use talents to execute the reforms.

Only when the reforms succeed,

the country and the people will be at peace.

When that day comes,

even some people want to oppose,

no one will stand by their side.

If you care about Liao so much,

why do you stay in Youzhou?

You should be in the court

and put your statecraft to full use.

If we want to change,

we will have the clans turn against us.

I think the obstacles

we face will be more and tough.

But will it

be good to Liao,

be good to all the people?

It will.

Liao will maintain long-term security

and you and His Majesty can win the hearts of the people.

Here comes His Majesty.

It seems that Mr.Han knows what I think.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Please rise.

You are pregnant,

you can't kneel like this.

Here.

Mr.Han,

why are you still on your knee?

Please rise.

I didn't know the Queen is pregnant.

I risked the life

of her and the baby in the Youzhou battle.

Please punish me.

Mr.Han,

if you didn't know she is pregnant,

then you didn't do anything wrong.

All she can think of

is the people of Youzhou

and the fortune of Liao.

That's why she came all the way

to Youzhou despite of her conditions.

If I really want to blame someone,

I should blame the country first

then blame my own health condition.

Here, rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I heard everything

you said to Yanyan.

I agree with every word you said.

I was worried that you had given up

your dream with your years in Youzhou.

But now I can see that

you not only haven't given up,

you even share my burdens quietly.

You've considered so much for Liao,

in legislation and officer management,

and in taxes and military power.

You are such a nice surprise for me.

It's my duty to share your burdens.

Yanyan is right,

you should get back as soon as possible.

And achieve everything you just said.

Forgive my nonsense.

It's easy to talk about reforms,

but when implementing them,

it will make you

the enemy of all clans on the prairie.

I fear...

That the accident of Shizong happened again.

And you fear me and Yanyan

will be assassinated

like Prime Minister Siwen.

If we do nothing

and watch Liao decay and give others our power,

we can live our life peacefully?

If there's no difference,

then we should do it.

No matter how tough the path is,

we can get to the summit

one step at a time.

I and His Majesty have the courage,

you don't?

I'm one heart with Yanyan.

Come back to Shangjing with us.

It's my blessing to have a king like you.

It's just I've been living here for many years

and my wife is quite weak.

I hope you give me some time to think

before I make up my mind.

You are right.

Please think it over.

I'll wait for the good news.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I'm relieved

to see you are well.

Thank you for everything you did

for me and for Liao.

Don't worry, the baby and I are fine.

Now the enemy has run to the south.

Youzhou is safe now.

I really hope Han Derang can make up his mind

and come back to Shangjing with us.

What if he decides to

stay here after contemplation?

If that's what he wants,

then,

I will grant him permission.

Mingyi,

Liao needs Han Derang.

You don't know that

we visited many places in Youzhou

and learned things I wouldn't know in Shangjing.

Liao is in civil war for many years.

And Emperor Mu neglected the state affairs.

You've been practicing the reforms

since your ascension,

and things got a little better.

We can't

make a big move

because they are our family.

But Han Derang can

do it for you.

He shouldn't stay in Youzhou,

Shangjing needs him.

You are saying

I should order him

to go back to Shangjing with us?

He can't disobey your order.

If you want that,

he must obey.

But I made a promise that

I won't force him

to do anything

that he doesn't want to do.

As long as he's not in Shangjing,

the resistance of reforms won't perish.

Liao needs Han Derang,

you need him too.

That's enough.

We'll talk about it some day.

I need to conduct state affairs.

It's late,

get some rest.

Your Majesty,

Liao needs Han Derang,

you need him too.

All depend on the taxes paid by the Southerners...

Mingyi,

I'm on the same path with you.

This is my destiny.

It's not because of my family

but of the ties that connect us.

You are the one I trust the most.

Derang,

Do I still

worth your loyalty and your life?

Memorial

Where was His Majesty last night?

He was in the schoolroom

and ordered to be left alone.

Didn't know what he was thinking about.

He is a wise Emperor.

He will come around.

My Queen,

Mrs.Han asks to see you.

Take her to the side chamber.

Yes.

The Queen is here.

I greet you, my Queen.

You may rise.

You are pregnant?

Yes.

I'm due five months later.

Congratulations

for having another baby.

I envy you.

It's all destined.

There is no rush in it.

You will have a bunch of kids.

Hope so.

You should take care

of yourself for the growing of the family.

Youzhou just went through war battles.

We failed to provide

the best for you and His Majesty.

The Emperor should

share weal and woe with his people.

Please tell me

how long you will stay here

so that I can get things prepared for you.

I shouldn't say that, forgive me.

What do you want,

paying me a visit suddenly.

Just say it.

My Queen,

Derang talked about going back to Shangjing.

He discusses everything with you,

I can see things go well with you two.

Since he told you about that,

I think he decided to go back there.

No, he didn't.

I can see

it's a tough choice.

It's too hard for him.

Mr.Han made contributions in the battlefield,

he should be rewarded

and valued in Shangjing.

Is this what His Majesty wants?

It's what I want.

I think he will agree with me.

If he wants to return to Shangjing,

then he wouldn't come here.

That was then, now is different.

But the rumors didn't go away.

Maybe they are no harm to you,

but to Derang,

who is a Southerner and courtier,

he can't take it.

Mrs.Han,

do you know what you are talking about?

I'm with him for more than a decade

and that's enough for me.

I just want us to be safe.

You are also a woman,

I think you will understand me.

Please let us stay here.

Han Derang knows his capability.

He doesn't just live for personal gains,

but for achieving greatness

and making his mark in the history.

He's capable of that

and he will be that.

For the country, the people and himself.

He won't and shouldn't

give up the chance

because of the rumors.

Shangjing is where he belongs.

What you said...

Love and relationship are nothing

compared to the future of the country.

Do you want him

to be stuck in Youzhou

because of your love for him?

I'm tired.

Send Mrs.Han back.

Mrs.Han, Please go.

You are right.

Maybe I don't know him,

but no one loves him more than I do.

Allow me to leave.

How dare she?

Forget it.

She is just a little girl

stuck in love.

Your Majesty.

Yanyan.

I will get him come around

in my way.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

You don't need to do that, Bro Han.

Please get up.

Chu Bu.

Yes.

Tell them to leave.

Yes.

Madam.

Let's go.

Could you

sit and talk with me?

Please.

Sit.

Why are you here

so suddenly?

I have some questions

buried inside for a long time.

I want some answers.

I hope you can answer me honestly.

Go ahead.

You assisted me to ascend with other couriers.

Now,

do you regret that?

In your opinion,

am I

a good Emperor?

You made all the efforts

and gave all you have to

build what Liao is today.

Of course you are a good Emperor.

If so,

it means I didn't disappoint you.

If you are not disappointed,

then it must be other reasons

that keep you from going back.

The reforms can't be achieved

in just one day.

The path is tough

and dangerous.

It's not that.

You didn't tell me

what you really think.

The Bro Han I know

won't fear difficulties.

What you fear is

the infighting and my capricious mind.

Your Majesty.

Mencius once said, I will go despite of all obstructions.

But the only one that

holds you back is me.

Your Majesty,

I'm embarrassed.

I always thought of

the time when we were young.

We trusted each other

with our life.

But now,

we are like strangers.

Sometimes I feel so lost,

I got my Queen,

but I lost Yanyan.

I got Mr.Han,

but I lost Bro Han.

But then I thought,

if I get the chance to do it again,

I will do the same.

Because I'm not just Mingyi,

I'm also the Emperor of Liao.

Your Majesty,

please don't do that.

Please get up.

Brother,

I'm getting

worse everyday.

My children are still young

and Yanyan can't do everything.

If I'm gone one day,

Liao will be in chaos.

Liao Dynasty

and Yanyan,

they both need you.

I promise you,

I will help you

no matter what you want to do

as long as you go back to Shangjing.

I will support you

and stand by your side forever.

Please get up.

I will give all I have to Liao,

till the day I die.

Great.

The 11th Baoning Year

Han Kuangsi is made the commander in chief

He, Xiangsha, the Prime Minister and Xiuge, Tiyin

lead the armies to pursue the southern troops

Derang, when I get better,

we should have a drink in Shangjing.

I will wait for you there.

OK.

Father,

His Majesty made you the commander pursuing the southern armies.

You are inexperienced in battles,

so you must be careful.

Remember, the animal is dangerous when cornered.

I knew it, don't worry.

You will face great crises when you get back.

Stay alert.

Xiuge is quite experienced,

you should seek for his advice when needed.

I will go now.

I'm going.

Goodbye.

Han Derang, come take the imperial edict.

Here I am.

Nanjing Liushou Han Derang, who achieved great merits,

has been promoted to be Privy of South.

Nanjing Liushou Han Derang, has been promoted to be Privy of South

Thank you for the grace, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty,

Privy of South manages the military affairs of the South,

which is a great responsibility.

It is granted to able man with seniority.

How can he take the responsibility?

The Emperors have always chosen their talents

by competence, never by seniority.

Mr.Hugu, don't be so stubborn.

You...

You are wrong about this, Dalin.

We know Han Derang made great contributions,

and we are happy to see him get rewards.

But this position is too important.

I hope Your Majesty can think it through.

Don't be blinded by a moment's feats.

The three generations of my family followed the imperial family.

How do you judge the credit.

Your Majesty, I really think it's a wrong decision.

The code of laws sets the rules to

designate by talent and reward feats.

Han Derang guarded Youzhou

and protected the south of Liao.

To everyone that doubts this decision,

if you can hold Youzhou for

over a half month

without any reinforcements,

we will reward you greatly then.

Let's drink.

His Majesty and the Queen are back from Youzhou,

they take Han Derang with them.

He appointed Han Kuangsi to pursue the enemy.

I think Liao's court

will be in the hands of the Hans.

His Majesty favors the Hans these years,

if it weren't for us,

the system of Liao is long gone.

It is quite clear that

he came back

to fight against us.

Hugu is right.

Liao belongs to the Khitans.

We can't let them get what they want.

You are the elders of your clans.

If we are on the same page,

then let's take down Han Derang together.

Drink.

Here, drink.

The King of Yan Palace

Madam suffers liver depression and blood vacuity.

and shows the symptoms of the palace of cold.

She should be nursed back to health.

Then please write out a prescription.

Yes.

Yun.

This way please.

I should leave.

This doctor

is the most famous doctor in Shangjing.

You will

have a fat baby boy next year

if you take the medication he gave you.

It's not too bad to return.

Don't think too much.

The last thing you should do is worrying.

You can tell me everything that upsets you.

At least

we can spend more time together now.

Did Derang

say anything about the baby?

Does he want to have a concubine?

Mother,

he's not like that.

That's good.

Don't rush it.

You will be better with the treatments.

Here.

Your Majesty, an emergency.

Your Majesty, Han Kuangsi didn't carry out a thorough inspection

and ignored Xiuge's advice. He fell into the enemy's trap

We suffered great casualties

The South King got away

What happened?

Han Kuangsi failed to do a thorough inspection

and was deep in the enemy's territory.

Over ten thousand soldiers are hurt or dead.

Your Majesty.

King Zhao, King Shu, King Ping

King Wu and Mr.Hugu want to see you.

They are well-informed.

Tell them His Majesty doesn't feel well

and can't see them.

Yes.

Wait.

Ask them to wait in the Imperial Study.

I don't see them today,

I will have to see them someday.

Let's go.

Your Majesty, Han Kuangsi had it his own way

and didn't take Xiuge's advice.

He fell into the enemy's trap

and we suffered great casualties

due to lack of defense.

The Southern King ran away.

He should be beheaded.

King Zhao is right.

How can we comfort the souls

of the warriors if he lives.

Who will be willing to

sacrifice their life for Liao in the future.

Please make a fair judgement.

Please make a fair judgement.

You are so eager to threaten me

while the soldiers' bodies are still warm.

You think I don't know

what you are planning?

Even if it enrages you,

I have to say it out.

The morale will be shaken

and the country will be chaotic

if Han Kuangsi lives.

I will see to it myself.

Please trust me.

He will be punished for his mistakes.

Your Majesty.

Get out.

Get out.

You are so wise, Your Majesty.

I, Han Derang

am willing to take the blame for my father.

Kaihuang Palace

Han Derang has been kneeling

for over an hour to ask for forgiveness.

We should put the saddle on the right horse.

His merits

can't set off his father's faults.

Kuangsi,

he upset my plan.

What do you want to do with him?

He made rush decisions

that cost us ten thousand soldiers.

The South King ran away.

He should be beheaded by law.

You are too impatient, Your Majesty.

Is that so? Are you saying

you want to plead for him?

Even the most sophisticated general

loses the battle sometimes.

You don't have to kill Han Kuangsi

without finding out the reasons.

Is it me who want him dead?

You can ask all the officials

in the court

that who doesn't want him dead.

Even if he wasn't defeated,

people still want him dead.

You've been decisive.

But you try every way to plead for him,

why are you like this?

How will this make me feel?

I'm not pleading for him,

I just don't want you to regret.

Regret? Why would I regret?

During the Mount Xianggu Rebellion,

he found and saved you in the woodpiles.

He treats you in secret

for all these years.

He looks after you as your master and your father.

And he gives all he has for the country.

He is guilty for the defeat.

But you should rule it considering all the facts.

If you kill him

out of impulse.

I'm really afraid you will regret.

What if I told you

that I won't

let him off the hook?

Are you resenting his failure

or your own decision?

Tell me,

what do you mean by that?

Han Kuangsi never led the army alone,

you should let Xiuge be the commander.

Why did you have to assign him to do it?

You are eager to see the Hans

win a place in the court for future plans.

But this radical move

leads to this situation.

I'm a little tired.

Yanyan,

you should go.

Your Majesty,

rage is bad for your body.

You should control your temper,

it's for your own good.

I don't know why I did that,

acting so extremely.

I don't feel like myself.

The headaches

made it hard to control your temper.

You shouldn't exhaust yourself

considering your health conditions.

You should take care of yourself

and rest for some time.

Po.

Your Majesty.

Pass my decree to Han Derang.

Yes.

Kuangsi, the King of Yan, lost vital battle,

humiliated the country and should not be forgiven.

Considering he has served three Emperors with diligence,

he can be spared death sentence.

He will be deposed and should ponder over his mistakes.

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Kaihuang Gate

Let's go home.

Kaihuang Gate

Tanglüshuyi

Time to take the medicine, Your Majesty.

I don't want to.

I've been taking it all my life.

What's the point in it,

I'm just lingering.

It's my fault, I'm so useless.

I didn't blame you.

Xin,

Get me dressed.

Your Majesty...

It's a little stuffy here.

I want to take a walk.

♪Who wrote the love down with affection♪

♪Who got drunk with thoughts on horse back♪

♪Song of her across land and sea♪

♪Lingers on and beyond the men's world♪

♪Like a bird over the waves♪

♪Still be the same as we meet again♪

♪Exchange our love and passion♪

♪Fill two hearts with happy ending♪

♪You and I, from now to the end of time♪

♪The watch at night, dawn at the skyline♪

♪Two beating hearts, a never ending story♪

♪Unbending belief, bothered by none♪

♪All the joy of the universe at your blink♪

♪Like a bird across the clouds♪

♪World shimmers at me♪

♪Love without regret♪

♪Fear for no danger♪

♪What a brilliant life♪

♪Like a bird over the waves♪

♪Still be the same as we meet again♪

♪Exchange our love and passion♪

♪Fill two hearts with happy ending♪

♪You and I, from now to the end of time♪