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[The Wolf]

[Episode 39]

I chased him away.

This is Lord Bo we're talking about.

He wouldn't lose so easily.

That depends on how badly hurt he got from the battle of Boxiang.

What is the meaning of this?

Do you think I can't beat him?

At least not winning without being injured.

Why didn't you dress the wound sooner?

I was hoping you would help.

You're leaving without a word.

But I can't return unscathed.

I appreciate this.

What's wrong?

Are you not happy to see me here?

Something that still confuses me.

What happened during the battle of Boxiang?

As you can see,

the Wolfbone Flower caused Lord Bo's defeat.

He woke up to find out his troops have been defeated.

You were unconscious, so he took the chance.

He took you away as his hostage.

He threatened us.

I sent Zhui Ri after you.

Then I found your location.

Is that all that happened?

That's all.

It was my fault.

I fell from the horse during the battle of Boxiang.

Blame yourself for overworking over the battle plans.

We should go back.

We shouldn't let others wait.

Come.

Let's go.

See you in the next lifetime, Ma Zhai Xing.

Sir? Sir?

Sir, you must not take this shortcut.

There is a man-eating tiger on the mountain.

Indeed.

The place I am headed for

is a den of beast.

But at least...

I won't have to do the beast's bidding again.

Sir?

This man is insane.

He wants to get himself killed.

My resolve

is now emboldened by my success.

Noting will stand in my way again.

Please inform my arrival.

I wouldn't dare, please come in.

Father, I am here.

Father.

I've learnt my mistake.

I thought being confined to the Imperial Mausoleum

was the worst suffering I had endured.

But then I was told

that you had run into danger on the battlefield.

I was so worried but I couldn't do anything.

Then I finally realized

if I couldn't

carry out my duty as a son,

that would be the worst torture the world has for me!

Father!

I would gladly give up my life to keep you safe.

Please forgive me.

Allow me to be your bodyguard, let me protect you at all times!

Chu Chu.

I have never forgotten the pain

of losing our child.

I only need more time.

Your Highness.

The consort has been praying at the Jiguang Temple lately.

The temple is not far from here.

Perhaps I could request for her to return.

Not for the time being.

Chu Chu has a heart of gold.

If she is back,

she will ask for me to save Lord Bo.

We'll wait until I can secure my place in the court

and finish off Lord Bo.

Yes.

Once Your Highness becomes the regent

we'll send soldiers after Lord Bo.

I doubt Lord Bo

could get away this time.

Ju Yao sent Zhui Ri back with a letter.

The Princess is safe.

They are on their way back here.

Father, in that case why do you still look concerned?

I am sure you know

what worries me.

I've seen so many battles over the years.

This is so far the most baffling battle!

Lord Bo saved the Princess right in front of all the soldiers.

Shouldn't they be at each other's throat?

People are starting to suspect the Princess' love

for Lord Bo was reignited.

They are worried the Princess might become a traitor

just as Lord Bo did before.

King of Jin.

The Princess is a symbol of belief forged with the soldiers' lives.

But the battle at Boxiang has struck doubts into our ranks!

At this rate

the soldiers' morale will be shaken.

Father, once the rumour got out and ruined the Princess' reputation,

the situation would get out of hands.

The sun is scorching.

We'll take a break here.

We've been travelling day and night, I didn't notice

your face has become red from the sunlight.

You can take my cape.

Never mind.

A leaf will do just fine.

The sun has been scorching lately.

Yet you seem fine with it.

Using leaf was Lord Bo's idea, right?

Was that too hard to answer?

Yes, he taught me this.

Had I been hurt on the way,

he would have lost this bargaining chip.

Perhaps.

We'll carry on.

People are waiting for you to raise morale.

After all, you are Jin's symbol of belief.

Master, a report came in.

Master, is it from Lord Bo?

What did he say?

"A bond for life, meet me at Hanshui."

What do you want?

Learn the truth.

Wolf Boy and Xing'er are no more.

No!

Fortunately...

You came.

I have questions for you.

Did you spare that scout on purpose?

Using Wolfbone Flower was part of your plan?

You should be glad Ma Zhai Xing

was saved before you died.

You saw hope and was overjoyed.

I spared that scout.

I won't keep it from you, you would find out anyway.

You admitted your crime.

Aren't you worried that I came here to capture you?

I have no plan to escape.

You're the Grand Diviner.

Apprehending me is only part of your duty.

In that case

why are we even meeting?

I wouldn't blame you if you chose not to come here.

But since you're here,

it means our destinies are intertwined.

I won't lie to you.

I even have a request to make.

Ever since you're a kid you've never bowed down to anyone.

I've been waiting for the lone wolf

to bow down to me

and beg me for help.

You've finally done it.

But I feel not the slightest joy in me.

Tell me,

what do you need from me?

Chu Kui appointed you the Grand Diviner.

I'm certain you know where You Zhen is.

He has been imprisoned by His Majesty.

His Majesty covered up the Fourth Prince's attempt to abdicate him.

He told me if you chose to come back,

the Fourth Prince would be spared.

I am somewhat responsible for this.

You Zhen is being grounded.

His life is at stake.

Which is why

I must trade my life to save him.

If you return now

you are as good as dead.

My request for you

is for you to take care

of my brother, Wen Yan, and the others after I died.

Chu Kui has always loved my fourth brother.

After I returned,

a life for a life...

Enough!

Does your life mean nothing to you?

Why should you give up your life for them?

If I can save them

with my life,

then it's worth it.

What about Ma Zhai Xing?

You've done so much for her.

Did she forgive you?

I never wanted her to forgive me.

So you chose to atone for your sin with death?

You wanted to sever your love.

But on the battlefield,

you risked your life to save her.

You clearly...

It's clear that all you care

was her all along.

Go to Ma Zhai Xing.

The Fourth Prince and

the Night Fury

will be well taken care of.

If there was any love left

between Zhai Xing and I,

it would only be my wishful thinking.

That is

the best outcome I hope for.

Yao Ji.

My request

will surely causes you a lot of troubles.

But of all the people,

you're the only person

I can count on.

Farewell.

Take care.

Stop!

You said our destinies are intertwined.

If you died,

what should I do next?

Because our destinies are intertwined,

I asked.

I am leaving you

with my last wish.

Our destinies are intertwined.

As long as I live, my spirit lives on.

This dagger

was forged using the same meteorite

as Chu Kui's Chixiao Sword.

As I remember,

you love it for its sharpness

because it slices everything easily.

From now on,

this dagger will keep you safe.

You told me our destinies are intertwined.

But now you're walking towards death,

leaving me alone.

I won't allow that.

Never.

[Suyang]

You shall not pass.

Please do me a favour.

Allow me into the city.

We have an order from the Regent.

No one shall pass through the northern gate.

This gate is only for the capture of Lord Bo!

Use the other gates!

You insolent brat.

Listen up!

I am

the man you're looking for!

You... You...

Lieutenant! Lieutenant!

Surround him, don't let him escape!

Left Lieutenant,

it's been a long time.

We once served the imperial court together.

I don't want to make it difficult for you.

Please take me to His Majesty.

I won't resist.

Be cautious.

He is dangerous.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Lord Bo...

He came back alone

to surrender himself.

Good.

Take him to prison.

Yes, Your Majesty.

We welcome your return, Princess.

It had been a long journey for you.

Thank you for your concern.

I am fine.

Ju Yao has informed me the situation.

Lord Bo unexpectedly lost the battle.

He took you hostage, it had been a terrible experience for you.

We have failed our duty.

We couldn't stop Lord Bo from taking you.

My King, this is not your fault.

The battlefield is unpredictable.

We have no control over what could happen.

But Ji Chong managed to find me in time.

Lord Bo

didn't succeed with his plan.

I wasn't hurt.

We were just informed.

Lord Bo has returned to the palace knowing he had nowhere to go

after losing the battle.

I doubt he could escape his punishment.

The battle of Boxiang took a toll on the enemies' rank.

We defeated Lord Bo.

Chu Kui was heavily wounded.

It's a victory worthy of celebration.

I see.

He chose to surrender himself.

He chose to do the vile's bidding.

Lord Bo can go back and beg for his father's mercy.

But he shouldn't have taken the Princess.

Thanks to him I had to face the soldiers and generals' gossips.

Marquis.

What happened in the base?

During the battle of Boxiang, the soldiers saw Lord Bo

saving you in the battle and take you with him.

But now you have returned unscathed.

The soldiers are left confused.

They... They thought...

They thought Lord Bo's love for you has been reignited.

Marquis, that can't be true.

Do you mean the Princess needed to die

by Lord Bo's blade to prove her innocence?

You...

Father.

Please allow Zhai Xing to return to her room.

Let the imperial physician check her health.

She has suffered multiple injuries throughout the journey.

She is exhausted.

Allow me to join the planning of retaliation.

Princess, please return to your room.

King of Jin.

But...

I want all of those who badmouthed the Princess brought to me now!

Ma Jing.

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

While you're away, I couldn't sleep or eat

without knowing if you were safe.

How was it?

How are you doing?

I am fine, don't worry.

We'll save this for later.

Tell me.

What do the people think about my abduction?

It's just some gossip.

You need not pay attention to them.

What do they say?

They said...

They said something about your past relationship with Lord Bo.

It was awful.

Prince.

Please don't blame the soldiers for their concern.

Lord Bo saved the Princess from imminent death.

They witnessed the whole thing.

It's wavered their trust for the Princess.

During the battle

thousands of lives were at stake.

The Princess was the general of the three armies.

People trusted her with their lives.

In the next battle the soldiers would be worried that...

Marquis, do you think

Zhai Xing was as baffling as Lord Bo,

that she would risk raising suspicion on the battlefield?

Lord Bo

might still love the Princess.

He didn't kill her on sight, he took her away.

Nonsense!

The Princess fought fiercely in Boxiang.

She was almost killed with ill intentions.

And this is what you think of her?

Father.

Do you see it that way?

I trust the Princess.

But if she is leading the army,

she can't afford to raise any doubt.

Fine.

I get it.

A wedding!

Will it be able to end all the rumours circling around?

You suspect Ma Zhai Xing still loves Lord Bo.

You fear it could waver morale.

Let me prove you all wrong with a marriage.

I am going to marry Ma Zhai Xing!

Those people have tongues but no brains in them.

Don't be bothered by the rumours.

It's human behaviour.

I don't blame them.

I was taken by Lord Bo

and returned unscathed days after.

If it were you,

wouldn't you suspect anything?

Your Highness.

What exactly happened?

I don't understand.

Before the battle of Boxiang.

I know very well what was on his mind.

It was either him or me.

But after the battle of Boxiang,

his actions and behaviours

confused me.

He should have killed me.

But he never stopped protecting me.

We faced danger throughout the journey,

I was badly hurt and weak,

I would have died for sure had he not helped.

The cold-hearted Lord Bo was gone.

He was Wolf Boy.

I thought he changed.

But it seemed like I was wrong.

You shouldn't try to understand me.

You shouldn't try to read my mind.

I've already become a monster you won't recognize.

You need to stay away from me.

You need to fear me.

I can't see his reasons.

There is no reason.

Lord Bo is an enemy of the Ma family.

But when I think about it,

even when he abducted me

and had ill intentions,

it's undeniable that he saved my life.

He didn't let me fall into a coma

or die on the field.

Right?

That was the case.

But it doesn't change the fact he was the reason people doubt you.

Princess!

This is driving me insane!

They are ridiculous!

The Prince...

What happened?

A wedding.

I didn't even know if you would agree.

When did you come here?

When you've sighed for the 371st time.

Is this...

the orange sent as tribute from the South?

Why is the orange so small?

There was a drought this year.

The crop has been poor.

So the fruits aren't as big.

It's not as sweet either.

No.

I think it's good.

The orange is here, so we must accept it.

Many things go against our will.

But those are within our reach.

Why not be content with it?

Maybe

you have an option better than the orange.

No.

At this moment,

this is the best option.

Just now

I was told the people's concern for my abduction.

I blame myself for this.

I told myself

I mustn't let them down again.

And there are the soldiers of frontline,

I can afford to let them doubt my allegiance.

I am the Princess,

I must live for them.

Thank you.

You had helped me so many times.

Thank you for everything you did today.

Thank you

for sacrificing your marriage

to preserve my reputation

and fulfil my wish.

What I hate the most

is to hear the word "thank you"

coming from you.

Who do you think I am?

Don't be so calculating.

We'll start preparing today, hold the wedding tomorrow.

Are you okay with that?

Sure.

Thank you for willing to marry Ju Yao to maintain the soldiers' faith.

King, Prince, formality is not needed.

But...

Prince, this is rude.

How is this rude?

What's rude is to ruin a person's reputation with no proof.

If it wasn't for them,

Zhai Xing wouldn't have faced these gossips.

She wouldn't have to marry me to appease them.

Ji Chong.

I understand my son's concern.

He thinks this isn't fair for you.

I'm not sure what should be done.

I understand.

I don't blame anyone.

What's done is done,

we must resolve the issue.

But I hope both you and the Prince could stop thanking me.

Your Highness.

Aren't these dolls adorable?

They are so cute.

Just like you and the Prince.

Right?

They look good.

Folks from Taiyuan heard the Princess and Prince are getting married.

They are all celebrating.

I know!

The Princess' wedding is a great news for the common folks!

Thank you, heaven and earth

for letting us meet and fall in love with each other.

Pin it on my hair.

But the colour and the pattern don't match well.

It's custom.

But Your Highness, it doesn't look good.

Just pin it.

It looks nice.

Nonsense, it's hideous.

See for yourself.

Of course it looks good.

It's nice.

All right!

Do as the Princess said.

It's not like she never had a wedding with Lord Bo!

- What? - A wedding?

She was married?

None of you has ever got married before.

Just do as I say.

Doesn't it look nice?

Your Highness.

We'll leave you be.

You brat.

Don't be so clumsy!

I am fine.

I am fine.

Seriously?

Ke Lang!

Where is the Prince?

I don't know.

Is it urgent?

I misspoke.

I made Her Highness upset.

I know the Prince likes cheering her up.

Where is he now?

Don't bother him now.

He is quite busy right now.

He Got his hands full with works.

But you just told me you didn't know where he was.

And then you said he was really busy.

I...

He has always been busy.

He has tonnes of works to do.

Right?

What is this?

Nothing!

Nothing? Let me see it!

Let me take a look!

All right!

It's nothing!

Collection of 100 Flowers?