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♫ In this elaborately written letter, ♫

♫ all the words of love are filled with you. ♫

♫ The flowers within ten miles blossom elegantly for you. ♫

♫ I perform the zither, ♫

♫ as if you are standing behind me. ♫

♫ The rain falls while I foolishly wait for you. ♫

♫ Use these deep, shallow, near, and far distances ♫

♫ to add a touch of poetry to our regrets and entanglements. ♫

♫ This bitter, sweet, dream-like, and fantasy-like origin of our intertwined fates ♫

♫ is so that we can pleasantly drink this alcohol under the threat of swords and knives. ♫

♫ Use this lifetime, these moments of encounters ♫

♫ to trade for just one short instant when you can be with me. ♫

♫ These words, sentences, sentiments, and intentions contain hopes ♫

♫ that you and I can listen to the rain as we stand under the eave. ♫

[Bloody Romance]

How is it? Is there still a memorial to act on?

The King is very diligent. All of today's memorials

have all been evaluated and finished.

Recently this Liang Army has been very discontent.

The King is very powerful, This Liang Army

looks like it's well trained and powerful.

But it's like a plate of sand, lacking in organization.

Going to war with our army it will collapse after the first blow.

Stop your flattery.

I'm right beside you.

I want to hear some real truth.

Your Majesty, will you

forgive me

for speaking bluntly?

Say it.

Even though we have a strong well trained army,

but it lacks . .

A commander?

Your Majesty is brilliant.

Then you tell me. The Grand Tutor is no more.

Who is more suitable to wield military power?

Well . . actually in Your Majesty's heart

you've already made a choice.

Then you think . .

what do you think of Prince Ning?

I absolutely don't dare to speak carelessly.

Aren't you usually obsessed with guessing my thoughts?

Then this time guess what I'm thinking in my heart.

Your Majesty, Prince Ning is already known far and wide for his military prowess.

Leading an army naturally won't be a problem.

But just as that Cha Luo said

If Jianghu and the Royal Court

were both taken by one person , ,

then . . . then . . .

Prince, please.

Come and catch me!

I'm over here!

Hurry and catch me!

You can't catch me!

Ying Yue, stop!

I pay my respects to Your Majesty.

What do you mean holding her back? I'm disappointed.

Ok.

Everyone get up.

Royal Elder Brother.

Your person ruined my play. When I'm performing,

I consider it just like reading royal memorials.

Your Majesty, Yue Ying just wholeheartedly wanted to save you.

In a moment of desperation she was compelled to interfere.

I hope Your Majesty will forgive Yue Ying for not knowing her crime.

Are you called Yue Ying?

I know you.

You are talented, and you were just in time helping me.

I am ashamed. I also ask Your Majesty to not bother with it.

Royal Brother, can you break off your affection

and give this Yue Ying to me?

By my side she can help me even more.

Your Majesty, Ying Yue really isn't my subordinate.

But back then Imperial Mother entrusted her to me. She wanted me to care for her.

No matter.

I was just joking with you. Stand up.

Thank you Your Majesty.

I don't know why Your Majesty has called me here so urgently. What is it about?

I've called my Royal Brother here today because I have a proposal for you.

The affair of the Liang Army violating Luzhou.

- Has Your Majesty made a decision? - I have.

I've prepared to take the field myself.

- Your Majesty absolutely cannot. - Why not? - The dynasty's common people

finally have a sense of belonging. I believe the country can't go for one day without a ruler.

If I don't go, and the Grand Tutor gone,

then who can handle this dangerous war?

- Answering Your Majesty, there is still one person. - Oh?

Which person?

Myself.

This was sent by His Majesty.

I haven't worn fighting armor in many years.

And I haven't ridden a war horse.

I've waited for this day. I've waited too long.

But His Majesty didn't send the army seal.

He only sent 3 thousand imperial guards to you to surround Luzhou.

That was my idea.

Da Liang sent out their troops suddenly. I just need to cut their supply route,

and they will have to turn back.

Three thousand men is a little dangerous,

but I have to do a few difficult moves

before I can make His Majesty understand my worth.

I believe Gong Zi will certainly win this war.

Gong Zi seems not to be happy.

Getting closer and closer to my goal is a good thing.

But this armor,

His Majesty wants me to trade it for something.

What?

Guihua City.

Gong Zi,

are you really going to give up Guihua City?

Guihua City or the army seal,

if it were you, which would you choose?

The army seal.

Go get ready. If I really can return triumphantly from Luzhou,

I will certainly return to Guihua City myself

to retreat to Tingzhu Courtyard.

Yes.

You may stand.

I've called everyone to come today

is to decide the supreme assassin selection.

Wan Mei, Wan Xiang.

The two of you will have a competition

to fight over the supreme assassin position.

Is there any objection to the winner taking the position?

- No. - No.

Good.

Torture Chamber Master, please read out the rules.

The two of you draw lots. According to the departed's name written on it

go to the Bi'an Chamber and get their red demon umbrella. The competition time limit is the length of one stick of incense.

Whoever gets the corresponding umbrella

and lowers to the ground first will win.

During the competition you cannot lower to the ground.

Otherwise you will accept defeat.

This .. is Wan Xiang's?

Good, let me take a look.

The umbrella that Wan Xiang needs to take ..

Su Qiu.

And the umbrella that Wan Mei needs to take ..

Yun Ci.

Liu Guang.

Light the incense.

Let's begin.

Reporting to the City Master. Wan Mei has already obtained the Red Demon Umbrella belonging to Miss Liu Guang.

How could this be?

Let me take a look.

City Master, Wan Mei did not obey the rules. Wan Xiang is not convinced.

I beg City Master to add another round of test.

Since I did not fall to the ground midway,

and also did not drop the umbrella to the ground, how did I not obey the rules?

On the contrary, you made accusations without proof and speak without thinking.

And you dared to entice the City Master not to keep her promise!

You should pratically be found doubly guilty!

Miss Wan Xiang, even though you did not vie successfully for the position of Supreme Assassin,

you are still a Heavenly Assassin. You will have chances in future.

Good!

The Supreme Assassin Competition

is won by Miss Wan Mei today.

Then, may I ask City Master, the Red Demon Umbrella of Miss Liu Guang,

can Wan Mei hang it up now?

You can.

In the autumn of the nineteenth year of Tian You, Prince Ning Li Siyuan

led three thousand Imperial Guards in an expedition to Lu Zhou.

First, he cut off their supply of grains and grass. Then, he led a stealth attack against them in the fog.

He defeated the Liang Army in half a day, and broke through the siege of Lu Zhou.

Reporting to the Emperor, Prince Ning is here.

Paying my respects to Your Majesty.

You may rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Older Prince Brother has achieved brilliant military service this time.

I (lit My Lonesome Self) want to reward you generously.

This is because of Your Majesty's great blessings, I would not dare to claim any credit for it.

Older Prince Brother is too humble.

I (lit My Lonesome Self) will bestow upon you the title of Great General of the Military System of Bei Ya.

How is that?

Thank you, Your Majesty, for your immense grace. From today onward,

I will personally train the entire army by day and by night, in order to share the burden of the country with Your Majesty.

Does Older Prince Brother still remember

that you made a promise together with me (lit My Lonesome Self) once?

I remember.

I will set out to the Guihua City with Yue Ying now,

and take care of the jewelry and other valuables.

City Master Cha Luo has pledged her loyalty to me (lit My Lonesome Self) previously.

But I (lit My Lonesome Self) did not give her a clear answer.

The Lotus Token of Authority which I (lit My Lonesome Self) bestowed upon Older Prince Brother previously,

then may I trouble Older Prince Brother to pass it to her?

At the same time, also pass on my ( lit My Lonesome Self) oral decree, stating that when the Guihua City serve the Imperial Court in future,

based on this token of authority, it can mobilize troops and silver

from every state and county. Whosoever disobeys

will be considered to have resisted the decree, and will be killed without pardon.

Yes.

Gong Zi, Gong Zi, you can't just barge in like that.

The City Master has said that she will not meet any guest. Gong Zi!

Go and get busy with your own work.

Gong Zi came into my bedroom in such a hurry,

is it because you have some urgent matters?

Did the City Master go into the Palace a while ago?

You have also pledge you loyalty to the Emperor.

So what if I did?

You are indeed the City Master of my Guihua City.

You really dare to act and is courageous enough to take responsibility for it.

Paying my respects to Gong Zi.

From today onward, I am no longer Tingzhu Gong Zi of Guihua City,

only Prince Ning of Jin.

What .. is the meaning of this?

City Master of Guihua City,

Cha Luo to receive the Imperial Decree.

According to the Emperor's Oral Decree, the person who is bestowed this Token of Authority

will lead the Guihua City. From today onward,

Guihua City will serve only the Imperial Court.

Based on this token of authority, it can mobilize silver and troops

from every state and county. Whosoever disobeys

will be considered to have resisted the decree, and will be killed without pardon.

Cha Luo receives the Decree.

I have already brought to you the Token of Authority and the Oral Decree.

Following this, I will return to Tingzhu Courtyard

and take care of the jewelry and other valuables. In seven days' time,

I guarantee that I will leave Guihua City.

Congratulations, City Master.

She will come.

She is just a little too stubborn.

She can't make up her mind, that's all.

She still refuses to meet me after all.

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Is Gong Zi waiting for me here to say farewell?

I hope that this is just a temporary farewell.

If you are able to assume the appointment of City Master, I will still return.

Wan Mei is not confident

if I can do it myself.

You can. I can still remember the first time

right here beside the Rebirth Pool, when I heard the tune you played.

In that moment, I knew that

you were not of mortal birth.

Being a human means of mortal birth.

Wan Mei is coerced by fate,

and got to where she is today.

Even though it is so,

you have an extraordinary ability.

In the most hopeless situation, you are always able to find a slim chance of survival.

If it is possible,

who would want to remain in a hopeless situation forever?

If you want to leave,

I can bring you away now.

If Wan Mei says it,

I'm afraid Gong Zi will be disappointed.

After all, Wan Mei is more like a pawn in a chess game in Gong Zi's heart.

What about Chang An then?

How is he involved in this matter?

He has already established his mountain stronghold in Jiang City.

He even proclaimed himself King of Chu.

That is very good.

Even though he

may not necessarily be willing about it.

What he is doing now

is the same as what I am doing.

But why are these

different in your heart?

He does not look down on me in my presence,

and wait for me to beg him for help.

He knows everything that is on my mind.

He will overcome all obstacles in his way (lit cut through thistles and thorns),

even if it means giving his life for it,

he will make a path for me.

So,

he has never been the same

as you.

Whatever it is,

Wan Mei wants to thank Gong Zi for the care he has given for so long.

The path in the future

Wan Mei will walk on it alone.

Wan Mei.

Gong Zi,

it is time for you to let go.

Wan Mei has said previously that she wanted to be the City Master,

but has chosen to remain in Guihua City now.

From the beginning to the end,

it has never been because of Gong Zi.

Wan Mei just doesn't want all the sisters of Guihua City

to suffer hardship under Cha Luo again.

I don't want anyone else to die an untimely death.

Please take care.

Please take care.

I have summoned all of you here today because there is something I want to ask you.

Do you still remember that three years ago, there was an assassin who barged into Chuixing Tower

and wanted to assassinate me, the City Master?

Remember.

The Heaven is not blind. It has finally revealed to me the identity of the assassin.

Wen Mei, come out here.

You have always been intelligent.

Why don't you tell us first?

Wan Mei is stupid. Wan Mei only knows that for this person to expose his identity,

he is either already dead, or someone who is going to die very soon.

Then you are wrong.

Not only is this person alive,

moreover, some time ago,

he escaped from Guihua City.

This person is your shadow who has defected,

Chang An!

So it was Chang An.

You are still pretending to be calm.

He was still your shadow then.

Therefore, he is the murderer,

you are the mastermind.

Wan Mei is being accused wrongly! Three years ago, Wan Mei was only a newcomer.

Out of the kindness of her heart, the City Master took Wan Mei in. What motive does Wan Mei has to kill the City Master?

Even if you were not the mastermind,

he was your shadow.

The two of you were inseparable the whole day long,

you can't escape the responsibility for this matter.

No matter how inseparable Chang An and I had been,

we would be apart from each other in the night when we were resting.

If I did not remember it wrongly,

on the night of the assassination of the City Master, I was in Tingzhu Courtyard taking care of Gong Zi.

The City Master also went to Tingzhu Courtyard that night. You saw me with Gong Zi yourself.

Then do you mean that I am wrong?

That I spoke without due consideration?

Wan Mei is resigned to the fact that she is innocent. Will City Master please perceive clearly?

City Master! Sister Wan Mei is absolutely sincere towards Guihua City.

May I ask City Master to consider it very carefully please.

I earnestly ask City Master to consider it very carefully please.

We earnestly ask City Master to consider it very carefully please.

What are all of you doing? Are all of you going to rebel against me?

I am still the City Master of Guihua City.

If all of you want to rebel, charge at me now!

Wan Mei,

did you manipulate Chang An into assassinating City Master?

This matter has yet to reach its final verdict. It will be thoroughly investigated. This matter of the assassination

was actually carried out during the time when Chang An was your shadow.

We must at least investigate your dereliction of duties. Are you willing to accept punishment?

Wan Mei accepts the punishment.

Good. I declare that Supreme Assassin Wan Mei

is ineffective in the control of her shadow. Although she escapes the penalty of death for her crime, she must still be punished for what happened.

Bearers, bring Miss Wan Mei back to the torture chamber,

to await the punishment.

Yes.

Miss Wan Mei, this matter regarding Chang An attempting to assassinate City Master,

there is already no evidence to prove whether you knew about it or not.

But the crime of you being ineffective in the control of your shadow,

but we need to extract ten gu blood insects from within your body,

as a warning to others against following your bad example.

To extract the gu blood insects, the qi and the blood must be in a retrograde flow.

The process is exceedingly painful.

Are you ready?

Extract the gu blood insects from within her body.

The Torture Chamber Master is really diligent.

Firstly, it can resolve her threat against me.

Secondly, it can also let her suffer.

- Don't you think so? - Yes.

- What do you know about it? - Yes. - Get out! - Yes.

Xing Feng, Xing Feng!

You are really thinking of all the ways you can

to preserve Wan Mei's life.

You live in Guihua City,

right beside me,

it is really not easy at all.

What are you going to do?

We are following the City Master's order. We are here to retrieve some things.

We won't injure Wan Mei's life.

- What do you want? - Miss Wan Mei's heart blood.

The words are written large.

What is it?

This is a letter written by Wan Mei to Prince Ning asking for help.

How about it?

Do you think Gong Zi will write, or will he come?

He won't write and won't come.

I only bullied his woman.

If I didn't use every possible means to let him know,

wouldn't that be too embarrassing?

You shouldn't suspect me of being too shallow.

As long as you're happy.

Tell me

how is Wan Mei?

Ten blood gu have already been taken out. Her power has greatly decreased.

Moreover, she's been fundamentally injured.

From now on she won't be able to use the blood gu.

Your saying that is you want to tell me

her threat to me has already been eliminated?

I have no need to make things difficult for her, right?

Perhaps it's because every time I see her

I always think of you when you were young.

Previously you used this kind of talk

you deceived me into letting Chang An go.

This time I won't be taken in.

His Majesty can't stop worrying about me.

Today in court His Majesty made an decree sending me

to Chao Jiang City's armed rebellion.

How many troops did he give you?

Five hundred.

Chang An became King, he must continue to gather together.

Right now he has at least ten thousand.

More than.

Even more excessive is even these five hundred men

are all recruited from nearby prefectures and counties temporarily enlisted able bodied men.

But on the battlefield there isn't a single one who can fight.

His Majesty is clearly sending you to your death!

His Majesty also said in the Three Kingdoms period

Zhuge with two thousand troops defeated Cao Cao's army of one hundred thousand.

This time he gave me five hundred men

is just to see if I have the talent of Zhuge.

There's something I didn't originally want to distract you with.

But now, on the other hand, after carefully considering.

This is definitely not Wan Mei's handwriting.

But this is certainly Wan Mei's blood.

It would be better to go back and think of a way to help her get out.

Even if this is the case

there is no need for us to go back.

Send someone

who will take this letter written in blood to Jiang City.

This time

Cha Luo is actually helping me.

This blood letter was sent to the army camp. How can it be real?

It's just to lure you into a trap.

Even if it isn't Wan Mei's handwriting, it definitely is her blood!

Otherwise why would my heart devouring gu be reacting?

Even if it's true, then what can you do? The lives of over ten thousand men

and countless people who risked their lives to go on hoping for over a hundred years. The imperial family's blood line and the world's common people,

aren't they worth more than this letter written in Wan Mei's blood?

You can't leave, Xie Huan.

Today you definitely can't go.

Jiang City just got it's momentum.

If you were to go, the hundred years' hope of our ancestors will be destroyed in one day.

So today you certainly cannot go.

Young Master,

Take this as my begging you, don't go.

Ok,

I've persevered for so long

I've exhausted all the means I could use.

I'm tired.

The remaining difficult problems

I'll turn over to you.

I've let you down.

I'll wait to see you down below.

Recover...

Recover...

the Wu Emperor's country.

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♫ I've never acted with proud indulgence. ♫

♫ See how the fallen flowers look so ignorant. ♫

♫ Your words “I will wait” prompt the racing of my heart. ♫

♫ I will wait for the wind and rain to brew this fragrant wine into a gentle drift. ♫

♫ I've never inexplicably fallen into disgrace. ♫

♫ I sigh that time is an elegant swan goose in flight. ♫

♫ I will use my lifetime of pain and loneliness ♫

♫ to welcome the simultaneous ring from the zithers into the night. ♫

♫ Who worsens the ache in my heart? ♫

♫ My heart's warmth will make these autumn leaves concentrated. ♫

♫ When will you grow drunk in the autumn wind with me, ♫

♫ so that I will be able to walk out of my dreams? ♫

♫ The zither music evokes feelings of desolation and cheerlessness. ♫

♫ Of a lifetime, the moon is always high, the dew is always heavy. ♫

♫ Alone, I foolishly sit among the blue ocean waters, ♫

♫ while the conifer plants grow in exuberance. ♫

♫ Who worsens the ache in my heart? ♫

♫ My heart's warmth will make these autumn leaves concentrated. ♫

♫ When will you grow drunk in the autumn wind with me, ♫

♫ so that I will be able to walk out of my dreams? ♫

♫ Who worsens the ache in my heart? ♫

♫ My heart's warmth will make these autumn leaves concentrated. ♫

♫ When will you grow drunk in the autumn wind with me, ♫

♫ so that I will be able to walk out of my dreams? ♫

♫ So that I will be able to walk out of my dreams. ♫