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[The Wolf]

[Episode 45]

Your Majesty, it's time for medicine.

Bring it here.

I'll test the medicine for Your Majesty.

Chu Chu. Do me a favour.

Yes.

Good.

Your Majesty.

Lord Yun.

After seeing the Longevity Forest myself,

that is indeed a prosperous place.

It's the perfect place for our ritual.

Well done, Grand Diviner.

I discussed with my father.

Since the sacrifice we're using are Lord Bo's past comrades,

why not use this chance to lure Lord Bo here to save them?

We can finish them off all at once.

Good.

We'll proceed with your plan.

I'll leave it to you.

Come with me to the Longevity Forest.

Yes, Father.

I will start preparing now.

Your Highness.

Please at least take some food.

His Majesty said

the prayer ritual shouldn't be your concern.

I'm not eating it!

If you want me to eat, then bring my brother here!

What?

He refused to see me?

He ignored my objection and insisted to serve Chu Kui!

Between that evil-doer and his own sister, I wasn't his priority!

Your Highness.

What is it?

Do you have any news?

This is a serious matter.

Much is at stake here.

I'm headed for Jin right now!

You!

Pack my belongings, we're going to Jin!

Yes.

I'll take the food away for you.

No!

Do you want me to starve?

I won't have strength for battle without food.

We didn't expect you, Princess Bao Na.

I apologize for not welcoming you.

I'll drink to make up for it.

Same goes for me.

Lord Bo has sided with Jin, and now you're married.

I should be celebrating for the newly wedded.

But the situation is worrying.

Do you know Yao Ji is holding a prayer ritual for Chu Kui.

According to my spies, Chu You Kui will be joining.

He plans to secretly meet my brother.

I am worried Chu You Kui might pull off some evil plan on my brother.

We can't let this happen.

Which is why I rushed here to ask you to come with me

and stop all of this.

We need to act fast.

I'll inform my father right away.

We must stop Chu You Kui's plan.

Chu You Kui still has another plan for this ritual.

He wants to lure Lord Bo out and kill him.

Princess, the General is here.

General?

Lord Chuan, Princess.

Princess Bao Na.

I asked you to come here.

Wen Yan and your other comrades will become human sacrifice.

I'm sure you've been told.

So you do know.

Chu You Kui must have leaked the information to bait you.

I'll be honest with you.

I plan to face them alone and save the Night Fury.

No!

You're the key to our whole operation.

If you were in trouble,

wouldn't jeopardize everything?

You need not be worried for me.

Yao Ji and I will be working together.

She is the only one that I promised to live and die as one.

I have complete trust for her.

Right now, in order not to fall into Chu You Kui's treacherous plan,

the General has decided to rescue the Night Fury on his own.

But at least we can stand by for help.

If you need aid, we can send backup at any time.

Yes, Lord Bo.

Enough hesitation.

We insist to help and we will all return in one piece.

[Somewhere on the way to Mu Ye Shan, Chu Kui's base camp]

Back to your work.

Yes.

Father.

The King of Qitan asked for you.

Come.

Your Majesty!

Father!

Father!

Your Majesty!

Yao Ji, check his pulse.

His Majesty's body

is reacting to the ginseng soup from earlier.

That's why he passed out.

Yao Ji, help me up.

Yes.

Lord Yun.

Yes, Father.

I need you

to deal with the King of Qitan.

I need to take a rest.

Father.

Please allow me to stay and look after you.

No.

You must go with Lord Yun.

Father!

Do you not hear what I said?

Go!

I want to rest alone.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Chu Chu.

Let me help you to the bed.

His Majesty is ill.

So where are you going?

Get out!

I told you I would see no one.

Your Majesty, it's me.

A bunch of worthless fools.

My health is getting worse by the day.

And why do I even need you anymore?

Your Majesty.

This might offend Your Majesty,

but has your sight been damaged?

I am not blind!

How would I be blind?

I was

merely too exhausted.

Your Majesty, this is all my fault.

Your Majesty has fallen ill and the medication didn't help.

And now Your Majesty has lost your sight.

The cause wasn't the defeat at Boxiang.

Someone meant to harm Your Majesty.

What did you say?

Bring him in.

Move.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, I never meant you harm!

Zhang Jin?

It was you?

Your Majesty, I was a fool!

It's Lord Yun who forced me to do this!

Your Majesty!

Curse you!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, have mercy!

Your Majesty! Have mercy on me!

Your Majesty, have mercy on me!

Your Majesty, please calm down.

Your Majesty.

I am well aware of your anger,

but if Your Majesty kills Zhang Jin now,

it will only draw Lord Yun's suspicion!

He might to take desperate action against Your Majesty.

I know.

You're mocking me for my incapability.

I can't even kill this lowly eunuch.

How would I be capable of killing

that treacherous son of mine?

I am as good as a dead man walking.

Your Majesty must take care.

I...

Am I

to die by the hand of this treacherous son?

Your Majesty.

There is still hope to thwart his plan.

I must request for Your Majesty to spare Zhang Jin for the time being.

Let him atone for his crime and avoid Lord Yun's suspicion.

Brother, don't fall for his trick!

Bao Na!

Why have you brought the Prince and Princess of Jin here?

- King. - King.

Brother.

I had to bring them here.

Lord Yun is known to have alienated people, he is a vile man!

He even set me up once!

Princess Bao Na, it's been a while.

I was once abducted, I almost died because of him!

Brother.

You...

Jin is not any better if you ask me!

Because of the difference in cultures,

misunderstanding is expected.

It's such a regret.

But what's worse is that some people would use our past differences

for personal gain.

King.

I think

we need people like you to resolve the misunderstandings.

You know the customs and cultures of both regions.

You must be capable of resolving the disputes between both sides.

If we can move on and not fall for the instigation

to wage war against others, it will be a blessing for all people.

Should I address you as Lord Bo's princess consort

or Lord Chuan's princess consort?

Your fancy speech was impressive.

Enough of your taunting.

Enough!

That's enough, stop arguing!

I think

what she said

does make sense.

Brother.

Sister Zhai Xing is right.

I think you should ask Chu You Kui to leave,

discuss your work with Sister Zhai Xing and Ji Chong instead.

It's time to send the guests out.

Everyone.

Please leave.

Bao Na, you too.

Who is it?

How is this possible?

Father.

You...

You have come for Ma Zhai Xing

and the King Jin,

you're here to take my life.

I have no such intention.

Even though

I am no longer Lord Bo,

but my promise to my eldest brother

still stands today.

Which is why

I cannot allow Chu You Kui to hurt my fourth brother.

So you are in cahoot with Yao Ji.

Yes.

Another one has betrayed me.

I requested for her to help.

I want to rescue Wen Yan and the others.

Please do not blame her for aiding me.

You...

You may be traitors but you are loyal to one another.

Come on, get up.

The one who wants to betray you

and to end your life

wasn't my eldest brother or You Zhen.

It wasn't Yao Ji either.

It was Chu You Kui.

Are you saying you would help me remove this threat?

On the prayer ritual,

I hope Your Majesty could stall You Kui.

Help me rescue my friends.

For my bond with my brothers,

I will protect You Zhen.

Is that all?

After we took down You Kui,

You Zhen must ascend to the throne in the next six months.

What you seek is my throne.

I can swear on my life,

You Zhen has a kind soul, he will treat you well.

It seems like

I have no other option.

I must either hand over the throne

or

You'll kill me

to get the throne.

Fine.

I knew this could happen.

But I don't get it.

You

had been serving me for years.

Yet you hadn't learnt

any cruelty.

You even came here to rescue your friends.

Fine.

I will pass the throne to You Zhen.

Much obliged, Your Majesty.

Sister Zhai Xing!

You did well in front of my brother yesterday.

Chu You Kui failed to persuade my brother.

No.

Now that Chu You Kui knows Ji Chong and I are here,

he would know Lord Bo is here as well.

Lord Bo is the key to defeat our enemy.

This time,

he will do whatever it takes

to get rid of Lord Bo.

For now,

the three of us can wait in hiding and stand to aid Lord Bo's plan.

With me around, Chu You Kui wouldn't dare to commit evil here.

We're going to the Longevity Forest

to conduct a human sacrifice ritual.

Today is the day to pray for my health.

This ritual must go well in order to in extend my life.

I was also told you had been working yesterday.

Other than the King,

you've met the other nobles of Qitan as well.

You were very friendly with them.

Yes.

That was my duty.

Well done.

We still

have use of their power.

Your approach with the nobles

is what I am glad to see.

Yes, Father.

As for using the Night Fury for human sacrifice,

I've given it much thought.

It's important to lure Lord Bo from his hiding,

but traitors like Wen Yan and his friends

don't deserve an easy end.

Yao Ji, I'm sure you know what to do.

Your Majesty.

I have my way to deal with the Night Fury.

I'll leave the matter in your hand.

Father.

I fear Lord Bo might break them out.

I humbly request to assist Grand Diviner Yao Ji

in this task.

After all, capturing Lord Bo and the prayer ritual

are both our top priority.

Very well.

Lord Yun will join you, Yao Ji.

I'll be waiting for your success.

Yes.

- Father. - Your Majesty.

The prosperous time has arrived!

The human sacrifice ritual starts now!

Be more gentle to the lady.

You're dying anyway, stop being so nosy.

Lord Bo was a fool.

But the three of you

are even more foolish.

Your Highness, ignore these filth.

When they blood is drained dry, they won't be speaking again.

Zi Shen, bring me the silver-snake needle.

Yes, Master.

I leave them to you, Grand Diviner.

Your Highness.

These people are doomed, not even Lord Bo can save them now.

His Majesty ordered

for you to meet the other nobles.

It seems like that monster Lord Bo isn't so loyal.

He wouldn't even rescue his own comrades.

Ji Chong, fog is forming.

We must find Lord Bo and the others.

Let's spilt up.

No.

I can't let you go there alone.

This will protect me for you.

You taught me martial art.

At least have faith in me.

We'll regroup later.

Zhai Xing.

Stay safe.

Who's there?

Mo Xiao!

Mo Xiao!

Master.

I won't die so easily.

How are Hai Die and Wen Yan?

Be careful, lie down.

Hai Die.

Hai Die.

Hai Die!

Hai Die?

Wen Yan.

Wen Yan.

Wen Yan?

Wen Yan!

Wen Yan!

Stop!

Turn back.

We've gone far enough.

Lord Bo should have come by now.

Your Highness.

Perhaps Your Highness could carry on without us.

I will check on the ritual site.

No.

I must see to it myself.

Perhaps there would be a surprise for me there.

We're turning back!

Wen Yan, wake up!

Master is here to our rescue.

We're saved, Wen Yan.

Wen Yan.

Wen Yan?

Wen Yan!

Why is his blood black?

He is poisoned.

Master.

Chu Kui was afraid we might escape, so he forced us to take poison.

But Wen Yan gave us the antidote he was carrying with him.

Antidote?

The pack he hides at his leg pocket?

Yes.

That antidote

can cure any poison,

but it's useless if the meridian vessels aren't connecting.

For someone whose

meridian vessels are severed, the antidote won't work.

It won't work?

But why did he...

Why didn't he tell us?

Because if you knew the truth

none of you would have survived.

Wen Yan.

We're going to capture Lord Bo in the Longevity Forest.

Ready your bows and arrows.

If you see Lord Bo,

kill on sight.

Ma Zhai Xing.

Grand Diviner.

Go to the Longevity Forest.

The others, follow me.

Capture the Princess!

Your Highness!

She might be here as a decoy.

We should fall back.

She is singled out.

Capturing her will crush Jin's morale.

Soldiers, come with me!

Let's go!

Master, what do we do now?

We must inform Lord Bo.

Ma Zhai Xing is in danger.

Surround her!

Don't let her get away!

Ma Zhai Xing.

Who would have thought?

You really came here alone.

These arrows were meant for Lord Bo.

But now I'll use them on you instead.

Fate has a way to bring you two together.

Run!

You're finally here.

Today none of you will leave here alive.

I'll stall them.

Take Zhai Xing with you.

This time,

I'll leave her in your care.

Ji Chong.

Great, all of you are here.

My preparation was worth the while.

Stop!

Princess Bao Na.

If you hurt them, I'll take my own life!

Bring it on.

If I died here, not just you, even Chu Kui

won't make it out alive!

You...

Fine.

Let's go.

Wen Yan.

As your master,

I failed to save you.

I've let you down.

We are brothers.

And with my blood

I bid you farewell.

Black blood?

A sign before dying.

It seems like I'll be

meeting you very soon.

Sister Zhai Xing,

are you not going to visit Lord Bo at all?

I don't need to.

Hai Die and Mo Xiao are there for him.

Ma Zhai Xing.

Lord Bo took an arrow for you earlier.

He just lost his friend.

He got shot for you.

And now you don't even care?

Can I even go to him?

Should I go to him?

I am Lord Chuan's princess consort.

My hate for him

makes me wonder how I should face him again.

Yes.

I am worried for him.

I am worried for Wen Yan who looked after me.

But even if I went there,

should I show my feelings?

This is

as close as we can get.

Ma Zhai Xing.

Now is not the time to be so calculating.

My emotion to face the harsh truth

was never my choice.

Yes.

You are making perfect sense.

But I don't like who you are right now!

Lord Bo cleared his debt during the battle of Boxiang.

What do you mean?

Before the battle,

Lord Bo let the spy go

so we could learn he weaknesses.

The Wolf-bone flower and butterflies.

Lord Bo's injury.

The battle of Boxiang went so smoothly for us.

These only happened because he wanted to repay you

on the battlefield.

Back on Wolf Hunt Mountain,

you love reading the breeze and watching the butterflies.

Fine.

For the butterflies,

I'll give you two more days.

After the butterflies

were once precious to me.

Was that really Lord Bo?

Why didn't be dodge?

When he was shot, he looked as if

he was smiling.

When your life was hanging by the thread,

he saved you from the battle.

He looked after you while you were recovering on the Qi Mountain.

He did so to bring you back safely to me.

He left.

See you in the next lifetime.

Chu Kui ordered the Night Fury to assassinate your father,

but Lord Bo didn't know.

Had he not protected you at his residence,

you wouldn't have been alive.

So...

Why didn't you tell me?

Because he asked me to.

Both he and I think

his attempt to save Lord Xun will mean death to him.

Do not tell her the truth.

Throughout my life

I've brought her too much pain.

Since I am doomed either way,

then let the truth be buried with me.

Don't let her suffer any more sorrow.

Ji Chong.

I'm leaving all my hope for her

to you.

He did so to free you of any burden.

He wanted me to keep this a secret

so you could have your revenge and be freed from the shackle of hate.

But...

No one knew we would get married.

No one knew he would have survived.

No one knew he would come to Jin!

Enough!

What use is there to tell me this now?

If this is a secret, you should have kept it that way!

Why don't you keep me in the dark forever?

What should I do now?

What should I do now?

Leave,

go back to him.

Lord Bo stayed with Chu Kui to protect the people of Suyang.

The massacre of Ma residence

was no Lord Bo's doing,

but he is frustrated that Chu Kui kept him in the dark...

which led to your family's death.

The battle of Boxiang

was his plan to repay his debt to you.

He would rather have you hate him, ignore him,

than let you know the whole truth.

You've wronged him.

During the battle of Boxiang... Your princess consort is right.

Our work aside,

what's left between us is only grudge.

It's a fact that will never change.

As for

other trivial matters that would bother her,

let's not bring them up again.

Zhai Xing.

He has suffered enough.

He has atoned for his past.

He has done enough.

It's time to let go.

How am I supposed to let go?

Nothing is impossible.

I once thought I couldn't say it.

But when I saw you

become so cold and cruel

because of your hate

and grudge for him,

I pity Lord Bo.

But it pains me to see you bound by hate.

My lie

and our marriage

has become nothing but a cage for you.