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[The Wolf]

[Episode 32] You're in Qitan.

Do you plan to

take her life here?

King of Jin chose this timing to announce

the existence of Princess Ping Yuan

because he

wants her to stop living in hiding.

I am helping her overcome her fear.

You shouldn't be concerned.

I think King of Jin miscalculated.

Princess Ping Yuan is no longer young,

she seems frail.

Are you sure

she can rally the leaders?

She might as well keeping hiding

and struggling.

Zhai Xing, take the Princess and leave.

Lord Bo.

Princess, fear not.

I merely

have a piece of advice for you.

Do you see

the old drum at the corner?

Do you see it?

Do not make yourself a pawn.

When the King of Jin conquered the world,

your fate

will be just like that drum,

you will be abandoned

and left to die.

King of Jin is a man of honour.

My fate

will not be the same as that drum.

Lord Bo, you should stop wasting your time.

Princess Ma, Prince,

let's leave.

Yes.

Third Brother, how can you find it funny?

I am terribly distressed!

We're supposed to defeat them,

but suddenly

this Princess Ping Yuan

came out of nowhere.

This Princess Ping Yuan

is an imposter.

So?

Did Princess Ping Yuan arrival

stirred up some trouble for Lord Bo?

Everything is as King of Jin expected.

The King of Qitan

never forgot her kindness to him.

He has

changed his mind about us.

He treated us politely.

This is great.

Do you see

the old drum at the corner?

Do not make yourself a pawn.

Your fate will be

just like that drum,

you will be abandoned

and left to die.

King of Jin is a man of honour

My fate

will not be the same as that drum.

Ji Chong, what are you doing?

She is an imposter.

She is not the real Princess Ping Yuan.

That old fool tricked us all!

General Li.

Now is the time

to joke about this!

How do you know?

Our plan was supposed to be flawless.

So you knew

she is a fake?

You were working with the old man?

Ma Zhai Xing.

You're toying with unspeakable danger.

This is the only chance

to thwart Lord Bo's plan.

I must take a leap of faith

even if it cost my life.

Lord Bo noticed she was an imposter.

He knows.

How can he know?

Do you know

why he mentioned

the drum at the corner?

The drum at the King's tent

is no ordinary drum.

It was given to leader of Qitan

by the past ruler of previous dynasty.

It's a symbol

of the King's power.

It's an heirloom.

A princess from that said dynasty

failed to recognize the drum

from her own nation,

she acted like it meant nothing.

The Princess lived in hiding,

she doesn't know politics.

It's normal

she didn't recognize the drum.

You can use this as excuse,

but as the King knows,

the Princess

knows much about Qitan.

How could she

not know this important detail?

Even if Lord Bo

doesn't expose her,

he must have suspected

Ping Yuan's identity.

The military aid is at stake,

Lord Bo won't give up

until he finds the evidence.

Third Brother, that was impressive!

You used an old drum

to bait

that fake princess.

Zhai Xing and Ji Chong

didn't notice anything.

But there's something

I don't quite understand.

Third Brother,

when did you realize

the princess was an imposter?

Intuition.

That's why I must test her.

That's very observant.

She is a princess,

how could she not remember

the drum from her own dynasty?

It's true Qitan

has diplomatic relation with the dynasty.

But past Qitan Kings

has been displeased with

the oppressive relation.

That's why they chose to side with us.

If Ping Yuan uses the drum

and her past with Qitan

to incite sentimentality,

King of Qitan might change his mind.

But how can we convince

the King she is an imposter

with a drum?

We can't.

It was merely

my first suspicion.

We need firm evidence.

There is no firm evidence.

Only the King has ever

seen the real Princess.

Everyone else who did

is probably dead by now.

There is.

Chu Zhen the painter.

Back then

my father didn't

slaughter all of the servant of the past dynasty.

Some of those not involved

in the imperial court were spared

to continue their service in the palace.

Chu Zhen was one of them.

Now that you said it,

I do have some memory of it.

When I was young

there was indeed

an old painter in the palace.

But

that painter

left years ago.

Do you

actually know where he is right now?

He is in Shenzhou.

Father has sent men to keep watch on him.

Master.

Shenzhou is one of the cities

nearest Qitan.

Even with fast horse

it will take one day for the trip.

Bring him here.

Make it back before the coronation ceremony.

Remember, keep a low profile.

Do not let Ma Zhai Xing and her men spot you.

Yes, consider it done.

Third Brother.

Are you planning

to expose that fake princess

during the ceremony tomorrow?

Yes.

But Princess Ma will be held accountable.

Hai Die, don't be silly.

Remember,

Ma Zhai Xing has Bao Na to back her up.

With that crazy Bao Na around,

the King would

probably only lecture her.

In worst case,

the would only be banished.

The Fourth Prince is right.

I was being silly.

I thought

that old man changed his mind

and allowed you to make up for your mistake.

But it was the other way around.

That's why no officers from Jin came with us.

That old man

has this planned all along!

If our plan was exposed,

he could absolve himself

of any responsibility.

He could make you the scapegoat.

Ma Zhai Xing.

That old man set you up!

No.

King of Jin had told me

the risk of this plan.

I made the decision myself.

I will order Liu Xin

to impersonate Princess Ping Yuan

and go to you.

I understand.

I appreciate the honesty.

But I have decided

to follow your plan

and travel with Liu Xin.

I will never forgive myself

if Chu Kui succeeds.

This mission is full of perils.

If Princess Ping Yuan's identity is exposed,

you will be the only one held accountable.

You must not

put the diplomatic relation at risk.

Are you certain about your decision?

I've made up my mind.

I only hope that

you will treat the Ma Troop well.

Certainly, I will.

Desperate measure needs perfect timing.

If we missed the timing,

nothing would work.

I knew the risk,

but I must take the chance.

You sound just like that old man.

Who is this girl here?

She is Liu Xin.

She was Princess Ping Yuan's personal servant.

So she knows about

the Princess' past with the King.

Years ago,

King of Jin found out who she was.

So she is used

to impersonate Princess Ping Yuan.

He thought that one day

this disguise might be useful.

The old man always plans ahead.

Life means nothing to him.

This really looks like his doing.

General, Princess.

As the General expected,

Mo Xiao has left in secrecy.

I was planning to follow him,

but that would alert him.

So I returned.

So Lord Bo

has made his move.

He must have

someone spying on us.

Even if we escape now,

it will be too late.

But we can't just wait and do nothing.

Princess.

Maybe we could ask

Princess Bao Na for help.

No.

We've troubled her

too many times.

We must not

let her know this plan.

Zhai Xing is right.

For now,

we must pretend nothing has happened.

We cannot let

Lord Bo see through us.

After nightfall,

I will intercept

the evidence Mo Xiao brings back.

But General,

we have no idea

what their plan is.

How do we stop it?

They will pass Wu Town to reach Qitan.

Wu Town is a small town.

After nightfall,

I'll wait for him to arrive.

It doesn't matter

what evidence Lord Bo has

to expose us,

I must sabotage it.

Without evidence,

it's only

Lord Bo's words against ours.

Ji Chong.

Liu Xin's safety

is in your hand.

If I failed to stop him,

remember,

you must deny

ever being involved.

What about Liu Xin?

The King of Qitan

will never spare her.

When she became

the King of Jin's pawn,

she should have been ready for this.

She knew the risk.

I...

Liu Xin.

Ji Chong has never failed.

He will stop their plan.

Ji Chong.

I will distract Lord Bo

so you can leave unnoticed.

Brother Ye Han.

Yes.

Take care of Liu Xin.

Yes.

Stay cautious.

Don't worry.

This time,

I won't be bested by him again.

Third Brother, come.

Try this wine.

Take this as an early celebration.

I'll pass.

I need to stay alert tonight.

Third Brother, you're being paranoid.

There is no way Ji Chong would know

you sent Mo Xiao to find

the painter Chu Zhen.

Not to mention

you have Hai Die watching them.

Nothing can go wrong.

Ma Zhai Xing

is no match for your wits.

Do you really have

so much faith in me?

Of course.

Ma Zhai Xing admires you.

She couldn't even bear

to kill your wolf.

From what I see,

she will forever

be bested by you.

Master.

Ma Zhai Xing

left her tent.

She went into the King's tent.

We'll use that drum

tomorrow to expose

Ma Zhai Xing.

But she entered the King's tent?

Did she notice anything?

Zhai Xing.

Kindness is your greatest weakness.

I must hone you to make you strong.

General.

Well?

Princess Ma entered the King's tent,

Lord Bo went after her.

But his men

are still watching us.

Now is our chance.

You must be on your way

to intercept Mo Xiao.

Very well.

Our plan is jeopardized

because I fell for Lord Bo's trick.

Prince.

Prince!

I want to live.

Zhai Xing and I

will keep you safe.

Next,

we must count on Zhai Xing

to stall Lord Bo.

Why are you here?

Why are you wiping

the old drum for no reason?

Are you doing this out of guilt?

Or is this to salvage your plan?

Answer me.

Would you still believe

anything I say?

I

can judge for myself.

The Princess ordered me

to confirm

if this drum

was a present from the past dynasty.

Because it was covered in dust,

not to mention your threats,

Her Highness couldn't recognize it.

Stop making excuses.

Do you think

cleaning the drum

will keep the King from finding out

the Princess is an imposter?

It's futile.

I knew you wouldn't believe

even if I told you the truth.

Perhaps you should

believe your own two eyes.

Between killing and mercy,

I chose mercy for your wolf.

But do you know why I spared it?

No one asked for your mercy.

Your soft heart

will only make you

fail beyond any hope.

That's why we are different.

It is what separates

Jin and Yang.

I learned to show mercy

from Ji Chong and the King of Jin.

Even if I hold a grudge against you,

I mustn't hurt people or myself

out of recklessness.

I believe

righteousness will always prevail.

Jin's fate

is like it past dynasty.

In the end,

Yang will destroy it!

How dare you!

What are you doing?

Let go of me!

Let go!

You sneaked into the King's tent,

this is action of a thief.

I will

bring you in myself!

Stay away from me!

Stay away from me!

Lord Bo, Princess Ma.

Why are you here?

Well...

Princess, Lord Bo,

don't you know

the belts you're holding

are meant for the Festival of Fire Dance.

The King

will wear the belts for all the lovers

in this world.

Granny,

I didn't mean disrespect.

I hope you understand.

This must be destiny's arrangement.

Impossible!

But...

Why were you two

holding the belt at the same time?

Lord Bo, may I ask,

did you tie the belt

to Princess' Ma's hand?

Lord Bo.

Please follow our tradition

and tie the belt for her

as to complete the ceremony.

Otherwise

the King will be upset

when he finds out.

Are you

really going to

do as she said?

Just get this over with.

I don't want her

to keep nagging at me.

Stay calm, Ma Zhai Xing.

We're only one step away.

I must stall Lord Bo

so Ji Chong could get away safely.

Congratulations, Princess Ma, Lord Bo.

You exchanged your token of love,

and now your love

will forever be blessed.

Granny.

I'm not feeling very well,

may I leave now?

Just now

I think I might have contracted

some very nasty filth.

Thank you for helping.

Thank you for

playing along with my plan

to stall Lord Bo.

Earlier

I had mistaken you for a servant,

I feel so sorry for it.

So I didn't ask

and played along to stall Lord Bo.

However

not all of it was fake.

The green and white belts

are indeed

meant to bless all the lovers in the world.

But Lord Bo and I

are never going to enjoy the blessing.

Master, we got the target.

Let's go.

Brother Ye Han.

Did Ji Chong get away?

Brother Ye Han?

Princess!

Bad news, Princess.

Where is Liu Xin?

She told me

she was retrieving belonging from the tent.

She never came back

so I went after her.

But she was long gone.

Princess.

Did she escape fearing

our plan might be

exposed?

Let's not draw any conclusion.

Let's split up.

Why are you here?

The person you want

is with me.

Bring her in.

Let go of me.

Princess!

Ma Zhai Xing.

You put up a good play

in the King's tent.

You managed to distract me.

But sadly,

your girl here made an error.

She jeopardized your plan.

It seems like Ji Chong

has left the place for nothing.

What do you want in exchange?

It wasn't easy

catching this imposter.

Of course I must present her

to the King.

The alliance is at stake.

If you were me,

would you let her go?

Move!

Stay still!

Stay still!

Stay still!

Princess.

Liu Xin.

Liu Xin!

Stay still!

I thought you would let her go.

I told you I would accept your punishment!

I never said anything about releasing her.

For old time's sake,

I'll spare your life.

Bring the bow here.

Stay still!

Ma Zhai Xing.

Your subordinate betrayed you.

I'll give you a chance to execute her.

I'll plea to the King

and tell him you were tricked by the King of Jin,

that you knew nothing.

No.

Even if she was spared,

being an imposter

is enough to warrant execution by the King.

Please.

Let her go.

She is innocent.

I won't run away.

I'll surrender myself to the King.

Please, spare her life.

Ma Zhai Xing.

Please.

Your soft heart won't give you the strength

to kill me!

Don't you want to

avenge your family?

Pick up the bow now!

This is my doing.

I won't let her pay for my mistake.

How honourable of you.

Your honour

is to die in other's stead.

Hai Die.

Yes.

Watch them closely.

Bring her in.

Master.

Should we apprehend Ji Chong?

Don't bother.

Mo Xiao can deal with him.

Take them away.

The King will deal with them tomorrow.

Princess!

-Princess! -Liu Xin!

Save me!

Liu Xin!

Save me!

I don't want to die!

Move!

Stay still!

Princess!

Save me!

You talk about getting revenge.

What did you do?

What can you achieve?

You have your chances

to take my life.

You could have killed me

while disguising as servant.

Bao Na had me trapped,

but you didn't shoot me.

You missed your chances

and allowed me to retaliate.

Because I'm not like you!

I am not a scoundrel.

I won't take advantage of your struggle!

You conspired with the King of Jin,

you used an imposter

to trick us.

Ma Zhai Xing.

You failed so terribly

because of your own doing!

This is all your fault.

You killed my family.

But you saved me!

It was you who made me so miserable!

It was you who make revenge my sole purpose

and live this miserable life!

This wasn't

who I was!

You turned me into this monster.

It was you!

You are still not strong enough.

You are not the enemy

I was hoping for.

I hate you.

I hate you!

I hate you!

I am tired of that.

You can hate me all you want.

But you will forever

be bested by me.

Your father, your family,

they will never rest in peace

because you're weak.

I am not defeated.

I will kill you.

I will end you life

to avenge my father,

and Liu Xin will be saved!

Third Brother!

Fourth Brother!

Fourth Brother!

Third Brother.

Save me.

I don't want to die.

I don't want you to be alone

by our father's side.

I am in pain.

Third Brother.

Fourth Brother.

Stop talking.

I won't let you die.

Master, the imperial physician is here.

Physician, save him!

Yes, Third Prince.

Chu You Wen.

I proved it to you.

I am capable of killing you.

You Zhen.

You mustn't die.

Painter, are you all right?

How can I be all right?

You're riding so fast and rocking up and down!

My bones are scattering!

Stop tormenting this old man!

There is an inn up ahead.

[Wu Town] We'll get some rest there.

[Wu Town]

Let's take a break.

So Lord Bo's evidence

is the painter Chu Zhen.

Gentlemen, staying for the night?

Gentlemen, this way.

Come in.

Sure.

Painter.

Take a rest here.

I'll be in the next room.

If you need help, just call me.

Sure.

Stay quiet.

Tell me.

The person on your painting,

is it Princess Ping Yuan?

But...

How do you know?

Hand over the painting

if you wish to live.

Sure.

Here.

Behave and stay still.

Help!

Save me!

Help! Help!

Hurry!

Go after him!

Someone took the princess' painting!

Just as Lord Bo expected.

They really have a guilty conscience.

However...

He can take the painting with him.

After all you have the skill

no one else possesses.

You can

draw the same painting again

as long as

it was your own work.

Right? Painter?

I can do that.

Why does Princess Ping Yuan

look like this?

Sister Zhai Xing!

Sister Zhai Xing!

I was told You Zhen was shot.

What happened?

Who tied you here?

I shot You Zhen by accident.

How did that happen?

Sister Zhai Xing.

Don't worry.

I sent the priest

to treat You Zhen's wound.

He will be fine soon.

Princess.

I must

take the perpetrator Ma Zhai Xing with me.

Where are you taking her?

To Lord Bo's own kangaroo court?

You are on Qitan's land!

We don't allow lynching here!

Your Highness,

it's not Lord Bo she will face,

but the King.

Ma Zhai Xing.

How dare you trick me!

How dare you!

You've made me the world's greatest fool!

Brother.

It's your coronation today.

Please calm down.

Silence!

She impersonated Princess Ping Yuan.

I won't forgive her!

My King.

The plan was my idea.

Please take my life.

Brother!

You mustn't execute Sister Zhai Xing!

She is my best friend!

If she dies,

I will die with her!

Ma Zhai Xing.

Your life

is in Lord Bo's hand.

I don't care what he wants with you.

But the other sinner

will not be forgiven!

Take her down!

Lord Bo.

You wouldn't kill Ma Zhai Xing,

right?

She had the bow in her hands,

but she didn't take the shot.

Had she killed me sooner,

the circumstances would have been different today.

Mercy for the enemy

is cruelty for one's self.

Ma Zhai Xing.

Have you learnt

from this lesson?

You Zhen has a kind heart.

When he wakes up

only to find out you killed

Sister Zhai Xing,

he will hate you for life!

Then wake my brother up!

Move aside!

No!

Bao Na.

Stand aside.

It's time to end

this grudge between us.

Bring my sister out of here!

Princess, please.

Brother!

Take her away!

A life for another.

That's only fair.

But my family was slaughtered!

Whose life should I take?

Blame yourself for it.

You failed to kill me.

Guards, take Ma Zhai Xing to her cell!

Stop!

My King.

Are you really

letting Lord Bo

kill the daughter of your benefactor?

Who is this benefactor you speak of?

Princess Ping Yuan of course.

Ma Zhai Xing

is the daughter of Princess Ping Yuan.

You just

tricked me with

an imposter.

Your plan was exposed,

and now you're saying

she is Princess Ping Yuan's daughter?

Do you think

I would fall for your trick

yet again?

Here is the proof.