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♫ Nowhere to escape. ♫

♫ No bough to alight. ♫

♫ Retrograde with smile. ♫

♫ Never give in. ♫

♫ Forget about the youth. ♫

♫ I've never been afraid of loneliness. ♫

♫ I also shed the tears of regret. ♫

♫ But my heart is still fiery-hot. ♫

♫ To the distance. ♫

♫ The miserable past is like a dagger. ♫

♫ Though my wings are broken, ♫

♫ I will keep flying. ♫

♫ Following the light, ♫

♫ I'll forget you. ♫

♫ The memory shaped my stubbornness. ♫

♫ By virtue of the light in the dark night, ♫

♫ I'll return it with a long ballad. ♫

♫ The river of life is under my feet. ♫

♫ I don't regret my craziness. ♫

The Long Ballad

Episode 43

[Sifang Pavilion]

When is it her turn to send Zhixi breakfast?

Zhixi.

Why didn't you answer me?

Zhixi.

Zhixi.

Someone help!

He's dead, someone help!

Someone help!

Someone help me!

Look.

Zhixi died a terrible death.

He was fine yesterday.

How could it be?

Wait.

He was poisoned.

Carry him away.

Princess of Mobei.

Even if Zhixi was not willing to ally with you,

you didn't have to kill him.

What?

It's Princess of Mobei.

Princess of Mobei did it.

What are you talking about?

What am I talking about?

What am I talking about?

I'm talking about the truth!

I saw maid of Princess of Mobei send Zhixi breakfast.

Then Zhixi died!

Only Zhixi didn't agree with treaty of alliance in all of them.

So you killed him.

How evil she is!

What if all tribes don't agree with you?

Will you kill them one by one?

If we don't sign, will you kill us?

He's right.

All of you, back off.

This happened in Tang,

so I, officer of Tang, will be responsible for it.

Luckily, you're here.

The murderer is the maid of Princess of Mobei.

She sent Zhixi breakfast.

After I entered his room, he was dead.

It must be her maid!

Envoy, please calm down.

Since I'm here, I'll find out the truth

and make it clear to all the envoys.

What did you find?

It's confidential, I can't tell you.

Goodbye.

Mr. Wei.

Why are you hesitating?

Since you've found the evidence, you can just report it.

Even if you're afraid Princess of Mobei will be involved,

you can't just hide it.

He's right.

Princess of Mobei helped to bring about alliance.

If she is a suspect, the alliance will definitely be influenced.

But we can't just hide it.

If Tang conceals the murderer, it'll influence the base of the alliance.

It's the officer's room.

People with no duty shall not come in.

A maid dared to poison someone here?

Say it.

Did she instigate you to do so?

You have no evidence.

Don't slander us.

You killed him.

Why can't I say?

Since you want your maid to be your scapegoat, I'll help you with it!

Young Khan.

Young Khan.

Young Khan.

You pointed to a woman with your sword in public.

You are a shame in our tribe.

You're all heroes in all tribes.

You kill enemies in battlefields.

When did you become interested in bullying a woman?

Please calm down.

We found a bottle of poison in this maid's room.

According to our research, Zhixi died of this poison.

Now the evidence is here, how can you explain now, evil woman?

I said it.

Don't bully a woman.

Young Khan.

Are you going to protect the murderer?

I haven't finished yet.

Although I found this bottle from the maid's room,

it doesn't belong to her.

This bottle belongs to Young Khan of Ashile Tribe.

It's...

That's right.

Houses in central plains are mostly made of wood, so there're mice and insects.

So I prepared this poison.

The poison is mine.

And I gave it to Zhixi.

Young Khan, this...

This poison is really yours?

But I saw this maid walk out of Zhixi's room.

And the poison was found in her room.

It's...

How can you explain this?

You mean I instigated this Mobei maid to kill Zhixi and framed her?

I'm just stating the facts that I saw.

This case still has many suspicious points.

We'll look into the case.

We won't frame an innocent person.

You're all guests of Tang.

We'll treat you with due respect.

Before we find out the truth, Young Khan must stay in the room.

Soldiers of Tang will watch him.

He should be ready to cooperate with trial.

This maid must stay in Sifang Pavilion.

If you try to escape, you'll be regarded as a murderer.

Young Khan, please.

This is becoming complicated.

Who did this?

If only these peaceful days could last.

I hope every resident in Tang has food to eat and clothes to wear.

They will.

His Majesty governs the country well and loves the people here.

I'm sure Tang will be prosperous.

Grandpa.

Let me help you.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

My grandson is waiting for me to cook for him.

Grandpa.

Let me help you.

I can do it myself.

You can just accompany your wife.

No, no.

Grandpa.

I can't betray my wife's will.

Let me help you.

Thank you.

I met good people today.

[Sifang Pavilion]

I thought he understood what I was doing.

But today, I knew it's not like that.

Sher has left me for too long.

He didn't know what I was doing, and what I meant.

He stood out today to be the scapegoat for Mimi Guli.

By doing so, he was betraying me.

Should I punish him, or should I punish myself?

Princess.

Relax.

I'll deal with it.

I'll make sure Young Khan is safe and sound.

Well, take Sheng Xin here tomorrow.

A long delay may cause trouble.

We need to hurry up.

I understand.

Changge.

I want to meet Sher.

Please help me to beg Mr. Wei and let me meet Sher.

Why do you want to meet him?

I didn't imagine he would stand out to be the scapegoat for me.

I was his playmate and slave when we were young.

But he regarded me as his friend.

Actually, he is pathetic.

Okay, I can help you.

But you need to hurry back after you meet him.

You can't let anyone know it.

Stop.

Why are you here?

I'm afraid you don't like the food of Tang.

So I made mutton noodles for you.

Eat it while it's warm.

It's delicious.

Why did you stand out to be the scapegoat for me?

By doing so, Khatun will be angry.

Aren't you afraid this will ruin the reputation of Ashile Tribe?

Sher!

Mimi.

It's been a long time since I ate the food you made.

Are you listening to me?

Why did you admit that poison is yours?

How do you know it's not mine?

Did you really poison him?

The Mimi I know

is a woman who is kind, warmhearted and willing to help others.

How could she kill someone?

Since I was young, everyone has been pretending to respect me.

It's all because I am Young Khan.

Only you, you're the only one who treats me like friend.

I miss those days very much.

Since you left, I've never given my heart to anyone else.

Today, I just wanted to protect the one I want to protect.

Sher.

Thank you.

But we can't be together.

It's my own business.

I shall leave now.

Sher.

Actually, in this world,

many people are not as simple as you think of them,

like... like me.

Maybe...

maybe I'm not as kind as you thought.

I hope no matter what you encounter in the future,

you can judge it with your heart.

Because you're different from other people in tribes.

Why are you so rash?

Clean it.

Okay, okay.

Khan.

Khan.

Khan.

Khan.

I'm Mu Jin.

Khan, I'll ask you some questions.

If it's right, just blink.

Yicheng made you become like this?

Now Ashile Tribe is controlled by Yicheng.

Commander Lei.

Is Great Khan awake?

Commander, he is still sleeping.

Khan.

We're in Dingxiang.

Is the king of Sui also here?

Khan.

I'm alone now.

I can't save you.

But I'll find a way to inform Sun.

That's right.

Sun is not dead.

If he knows your situation now, he'll come to save you.

I lent you the Fish Token and let Mimi Guli meet Sher.

This has violated the law.

This time, Bayegu Tribe admitted their crime.

Just leave it alone.

Since you knew I came here for the poison case,

you must have known it's not that simple.

Changge.

Bayegu Tribe has admitted

he took the poison of Ashile Tribe's Young Khan.

Then he put it in your maid's room.

The thing has become like this now.

He's the only one to be the murderer.

I don't believe you'll punish Ashile Sher.

If you want to find the real murderer,

you can't just draw a conclusion easily.

But he has committed suicide.

Wei Shuyu.

Sometimes, there're some things.

What you see with your eyes, hear with your ears is not the truth.

The truth...

Changge.

Not all the truth has to be traced to the root.

Sometimes, truth will bring more troubles.

What are you afraid of?

Nothing is more important than alliance.

The case had better end like this.

And,

your maid is not that simple.

She has sticky fingers.

You should beware of her.

You'd better let her stay away from you.

I know what I'm doing.

I suggest you not to trust anyone easily.

What hurts people most is the betrayal of their intimate friends.

I'm just worrying you as a friend.

But now, those who accompany and protect you are not friends of Tang.

I trust them.

And they trust me.

It doesn't matter whether they're from Tang or the grasslands.

Changge.

I'm just worrying about you.

I have no other...

Save your worries.

If you're talking about Sun just now, I can tell you clearly.

Whether it's him, or the maid Mimi you're talking about,

they've gone through thick and thin with me.

They are friends that are worth making in my life.

I've been through a lot recently.

I know things are not just about right or wrong.

Someone has his reasons to do something.

If there has to be a price for my trust,

I'm willing to pay it.

[Sifang Pavilion]

[Sifang Pavilion]

Your Highness.

How can you be so senseless?

Your Highness.

If you're curious about what Sifang Pavilion looks like,

just tell me.

I can take you here.

But you chose to walk.

My feet hurt now.

Why did you follow me?

My relative is living here as well.

I'm here to meet her.

Relative?

We'll be allies later.

So all tribes will be families with us in the future.

Let's go.

Your Highness.

I want to go to the toilet.

Toilet?

Go ahead.

Li Changge!

Boring.

You're always like this.

If I scare my sister, she'll cry.

You should try to scare your father.

Then you'll be the one who cries.

You're so boring.

Why do you always mention my father to me?

I didn't tell him you're here.

I treat you so well.

But you're so serious.

Your father knows everything.

You don't need to tell him.

Your sister will get married soon.

If you have nothing to do, go home and help with it.

I have something to do.

Don't bother me.

My sister is going to marry the foster son of Minister Du.

I don't like him at all.

I hope the best man in the world can marry my sister.

Why do you look at me like this?

Now I understand why your father let you be the prince.

Of course, that's because I'm good at both kung fu and literature.

I'm a talent and also a rare real man in the world.

Don't go.

Well... Tell me.

Why did my father let me be the prince?

Although you're not talented...

Shut up.

You're not smart and competent.

But you can always see the kindness of others.

The emperor should care for people around him.

The one who cares for people around him

will care for people in the world.

I guess he didn't want something to happen again.

If you were at that situation,

I guess you would protect people around you.

Just tell me if you want to praise me.

I am worthy of the finest compliments in the world.

Why did you scold me?

Let me tell you, I'm competent.

I used to think if you were a man, you can match my sister.

If I were a man, I can't marry your sister.

Because my surname is Li as well.

You're right.

So, Li Changge is from the royal family?

Yang Cheng, search about Li Jiancheng's genealogy.

I guess we find the right person this time.

God helps us to revive Sui.

Now she's at my hands now.

Congratulations, princess.

Sheng Xin.

Yang Cheng will manage to send letters to Eastern Palace.

You only need to act according to our plan.

If you help me revive Sui, you'll get the top prize.

I'll let you be a minister.

I can give everything that Tang can't give you.

Thank you, princess.

Go ahead.

Yes, princess.

We failed to frame Princess of Mobei this time,

because I didn't imagine that Young Khan likes Mimi Guli.

Since this chess piece failed to function as it should,

and she may disturb Young Khan, how about abandoning her?

After all, I taught her with my heart.

It's a pity to abandon her.

Forget it.

As long as we still use Buzhen to threaten her,

Mimi Guli will still work for us.

A man who has desire and fear will be weak and will be led by others.

So is Li Changge.

So is Ashile Sun.

Unfortunately, so is Sher.

Princess, it's time to let Young Khan learn a lesson now.

Since Sher was released, he should show courtesy to me now.

Khantun.

Young Khan wants to meet you.

Your son really knows what you're thinking.

Then I shall leave now.

I'm sorry that I caused you trouble, mother.

Please punish me.

Have a seat.

We finally gather together.

How could I see you be arrested?

Don't say you cause me trouble anymore.

I knew it.

You must have tried hard to make Bayegu Tribe become the scapegoat.

It's no big deal.

Here.

Have a taste.

These are the desserts you like.

Mother.

Do you know who poisoned him?

Is it important?

If the truth is not important, then what is important?

Reviving Sui?

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have asked.

No.

It's not that you shouldn't have asked.

But you should have understood that.

Since your Uncle Khan separated us,

you've been growing wildly outside.

You have your way of doing things.

I won't blame you.

But now the world is fickle and people are evil.

I didn't have a chance to teach you.

So you're walking further and further from me.

Mother,

I just want to accompany you and be filial,

at the same time, I want to protect the one I want to protect.

So I stood out at that time.

You have grown up.

I'm getting old.

More often, I'm unable to do what I want to do.

I don't hope you can understand it.

But I hope you can understand one thing.

That is no matter what I do, I do it all for you.

My boy.

Buzhen.

Buzhen.

Buzhen.

- You're awake. - What are you doing?

I'll sleep for a while before I play with you.

Buzhen.

You're Buzhen?

You know me?

I'm your sister's friend.

You're my sister's friend?

Commander Lei.

Stand up.

As long as you take good care of his Highness,

nothing will happen to you.

Buzhen,

I shall leave now.

Don't tell anyone you've seen me.

Is my sister okay?

She's fine.

Being a cry wolf and sneaking into Dingxiang.

I'll see how Ashile Sun would save you this time.

Changge.

What are you doing?

Why are you so careless?

You can buy one if you can't embroider.

Leyan is going to get married.

I can't show up in front of everyone as Princess of Mobei.

Since I can't attend her wedding,

I want to make a moon-shaped fan for her.

But look at it.

It's too ugly.

Why do you laugh?

It's beautiful.

I think it's very beautiful.

I'll find the best embroiderer in Chang'an.

I believe I'll make a beautiful one.

When can I have a wedding with you?

Who said I'll marry you?

In Tang,

you need to obey traditional marriage ritual and ask for parents'...

But my parents have already died.

I don't know if my mother would like you.

I believe she will.

All parents in the world

will like the son-in-law that treats their daughter well.

I swear to Sirius,

I'll treat you well forever.

Forever.

Stop.

It's not that I don't believe you.

I just feel it's a pity

that my mother can't see you.

Enough about it.

I'll go to Hongxiu Embroidery

to find the best embroiderer that Sanniang told me.

I'll tell your mother that I want to marry you.

The countryside is so beautiful.

I'll go again next time.

We've been hanging around and didn't go back.

Will father be angry at us?

Relax.

I reported to His Majesty every day.

Really?

When?

Why didn't I know?

Then tell me, in the future,

will you listen to me or my father?

I...

Sugar man.

Look.

Someone is selling sugar man.

I remember the last time when I ate it, we were in Luoyang.

Do you remember?

Of course.

The sugar man you gave me last time is still in my room.

You're still keeping it?

Stop.

Wait for me here. I'll buy one for you.

How much is it?

Two coins.

Thank you.

Leyan.

Leyan.

Leyan!

I thought I lost you again.

I won't get lost anymore.

I know you can always find me.

Why are you sitting here?

I just twisted my foot.

You twisted your foot?

Wait.

I saw someone selling accessories.

I thought this sword matches you well.

Do you like it?

I... I like it.

Leyan.

From now on, I won't let you leave me.

I'm not worried at all.

Because I have you now.

Is your foot okay?

Come on.

[Memorial Tablet of Lady Jin]

Madam.

I'm Ashile Sun.

We've met before.

Today, I want to ask you if I can marry Changge.

I hope you can allow me to marry Changge.

There're three reasons why I want to marry Changge.

First of all, since you left Changge,

Changge cared about nobody in the world.

If one person cares about nobody, he'll be free.

However, at the same time, he'll be lonely.

I want to be the one Changge cares about.

I want to accompany her for the rest of my life.

Secondly, I learned kung fu when I was young.

I think I have some achievements.

Although I'm not Tegin of Eagle Division anymore,

I'm confident that I can protect Changge.

I won't let her starve.

And I won't let anyone hurt her.

In my heart,

Changge is more important than my life.

Thirdly, if you ask me what I'm pursuing, I thought much about it,

I went through a lot, and I suffered a lot, but in the end,

all I want is just peace.

This is Changge's wish.

I guess, this is also your wish.

After the alliance talk ends, I'll take Changge to the countryside.

We'll stay away from conflicts and enjoy the rest of our lives.

Now, I don't have money to buy betrothal presents.

But relax, madam.

I swear to Sirius, no matter it's money, or my love for Changge,

I'll give her all I have.

[Memorial Tablet of Lady Jin]

[Letter of Proposing Marriage]

Sugar man, sugar man.

I finally found you.

Who are you?

I'm his Highness's servant, Sheng Xin.

His Highness let me deliver a message for you.

He wanted to meet you.

Don't be nervous, princess.

Since his Highness can tell me such a private thing,

it means he trusts me.

I won't tell anyone about it.

Otherwise, his Highness and you can kill me at any time.

Make the long story short.

His Highness is busy now.

So he asked me to look for you

and tell you that he found something important.

He wanted to give it to you in person.

I'm afraid you wouldn't believe me.

His Highness thought about it.

But he still asked me to say he is looking for you,

so you'll believe me.

If you doubt about it, you can bring someone you trust.

Then you can go with me.

It's not like that.

His Highness said this is an emergency.

He wanted you to meet him immediately.

♫ The heart gradually responds, ♫

♫ gradually revives, ♫

♫ gradually swims towards you. ♫

♫ Before bidding farewell, ♫

♫ we expect an encounter. ♫

♫ Entwist your figure, ♫

♫ and lock it into my tender dream. ♫

♫ Before the daybreak, ♫

♫ through the obsession of love, ♫

♫ the longing flows. ♫

♫ There's always a moment ♫

♫ which burns down the wastelands in my heart. ♫

♫ There's always solicitude ♫

♫ which freezes everything between you and me. ♫

♫ Meet each other in different time. ♫

♫ Encourage each other in different worlds. ♫

♫ My longings become a cocoon, ♫

♫ layer after layer. ♫

♫ It turns into eternity. ♫

♫ The cocoon in the dark night. ♫

♫ There's always a moment ♫

♫ which burns down the wastelands in my heart. ♫

♫ There's always solicitude ♫

♫ which freezes everything between you and me. ♫

♫ Meet each other in different time. ♫

♫ Encourage each other in different worlds. ♫

♫ My longings become a cocoon, ♫

♫ layer after layer. ♫

♫ It turns into eternity. ♫

♫ The cocoon in the dark night. ♫

♫ It is sleepless. ♫

The Long Ballad