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♫ Pushing open the windows and looking out, the scenery is breathtaking ♫

♫ The beauty of the spring flower is unforgettable ♫

♫ Lush and ruthless, but always fascinating ♫

♫ Getting drunk alone, I temporarily forget your scent ♫

♫ Beside the broken bridge, loneliness hid under the rocks ♫

♫ The liveliness belongs to the passerbys ♫

♫ Drowning my sorrows with wine, the prosperity can't hide the sorrow ♫

♫ I'm left with the deep feelings alone, missing you with nothing to rely on ♫

♫ I don't wish to admit that this was just a dream ♫

♫ I don't want to see the separation, everything for naught ♫

♫ Past midnight, I allow the sound of the flute to ponder upon the past ♫

♫ I'm drunk tonight, hugging the shadow to sleep ♫

[Episode 33]

So, the reason you wanted to see me was to get away from other people?

No, Older Brother, that isn't it.

I think that you're different from other people.

When you speak and do anything, there are no airs about you. There's no one following you either.

Let me tell you, Da Yao Yao will definitely like you.

Da Yao Yao?

I just met a friend and he's very talented.

He's probably busy right now, but I'll introduce you.

Is he a good cook?

Not only does he cook well,

but out of all the people I know,

he's the smartest, most capable, and most talented.

I need to thank the fact that we were captured together.

Now that I think about it, I didn't have the opportunity to eat and sleep with him.

You what?

She's a lady, how could you sleep together?

- No, you misunderstood, the person I'm talking about is a boy. - Oh.

Biyi rolls, Yuzi braise.

There's still a lot more dishes to come, please wait a bit.

Wait a moment.

Just say that Brother Chunyu wants to try it when it's fresh.

All right.

These are Biyi rolls,

this is Yuzi braise.

Older Brother, what is it?

Don't you think the names of these dishes are really weird?

Let me tell you. These are all Da Yao Yao's names.

This person...

Where is he? I want to meet him.

I'm done, here.

Da Yao Yao! Da Yao Yao!

What is it?

He came again and he wants to see you.

He also said that he wants two servings of the Double Layered Steamed Red Bean Custard.

Two servings? Are there other people?

Maybe his friends?

It must be General He Lian, right?

- No, that's not it-- - Then I don't want to meet him.

It's not General He Lian. I heard that it's...

it seems like Master Jing called him Brother Chunyu.

Slow down. If you don't want to go, I will go.

No! No!

I can go.

Burning up!

You are Li Yao?

"Li" as in Muzi Li's Li and "Yao" as in Yaoshun Yu's Yao...

Da Yao Yao probably figured out what was going on.

We can't stay here or she'll get mad.

Is this who you were talking about?

Yes, of course!

There's no difference between fat, skinny, delicate, and pretty, right?

Yes, yes, yes.

All right.

The dishes you make are very unique.

Can you tell me how you made these Biyi rolls?

This dish, the Biyi rolls, uh...

This Biyi roll, it's actually...

Xiao Jing, what's wrong?

There's something stuck in my throat.

Stuck? Eat some rice first.

Yes, please go on.

Ah, this dish...

is... is...

What about this one? How did you make this?

Oh, this one, in fact... it, uh...

It... It...

I don't feel well.

Brother Chunyu, it's very weird.

Come, come. I'm going to the medical center.

Be careful on your way!

Older Sister, will you buy one?

I don't need one, thanks.

My home has people waiting for me to bring the silver taels back.

Okay, fine.

I thank you, Older Sister. What are you writing?

For you.

I want to write...

[Make big bucks]

Here.

Ye Jiayao, remember.

From today on, your only goal is to earn lots and lots of money.

Yao Yao..

You must be mistaken, that isn't me.

Yao Yao.

I don't know you.

Then look at my face closely.

You really don't recognize me?

My name also has a Yao character in it.

- Yao Yao-- - Let go of me!

I won't let go of you.

You must have had such a hard time.

I know what you have to do,

but can you listen to what I have to say?

Just what do I have to listen to you say?

Say that you were a spy but you couldn't help it.

Or that everyone in Black Wind Fortress was a bandit. They deserved to die.

That's not what I care about.

I care about the blood Sangsang and Shengsheng shed

and that includes Songqi's blood, too.

They died right in front of me!

-Yao Yao, listen to me. - Don't you dare come over here!

Prince Xia.

I'm sadder than anyone else, even you, about Brother's death, Yao Yao.

I really tried my best to save them,

but I'm sorry I wasn't able to do it.

As for you and me,

do you still remember our pact?

Just trust me again...

for one more time. After everything has ended, I will take you to the real London,

Paris, and Japan. If you want to cry, I will cry with you.

If you want to laugh, I will laugh with you, too.

I don't know what London, Paris, and Japan are like in this era or where they are.

No matter where they are,

wherever you want to go,

I will go with you.

I gave you that chance,

but did you treasure it?

We have never really trusted each other.

We were always acting.

Sadly, I played seriously and acted seriously.

What about you?

You have always been clear-headed.

How could I have been clear-headed?

I tried to tell you many times, Yao Yao.

I'm a spy

but the name, Xia Chunyu, is real.

Yao Yao,

frankly, I'm Jing'an's--

- What are you doing? - Chunyu.

What about after that?

Why didn't you tell me later?

I thought it wasn't important anymore.

Your Highness Xia!

This play...

has already ended.

Those who watched the play, have already left.

It's already in the past.

It doesn't need to have an ending again.

Please don't follow me again.

Wait!

Your Highness Xia, is there still something else?

Since you already said that it's in the past,

let's start this over again.

Miss, how are you?

I'm Xia Chunyu.

Xia Chunfeng is my father.

The current Madam Xia is not my biological mother.

I have a younger half-brother. His name is Xia Chunfeng.

I have another name. It's Sir Fuyi.

Sir Xia, you are a noble.

You are out of my reach.

I also met a lady.

Her name is Yao Yao.

Through coincidence and fate, she became my wife.

I love her very much.

I believe that she loves me very much, too.

She taught me a very strange phrase.

It was, "I love you."

We later separated because of a misunderstanding.

Whether it's the past, present, or future,

I will only have her in my heart for this lifetime.

But that woman already died in the bloodbath at Black Wind Fortress.

The person who is standing in front of you now,

it's Li Yao.

She is also a totally new person.

Although she is now alone in this world,

her most painful time has already passed.

She can rely on her own ability...

and continue to live happily and in freedom.

I'm sorry.

I made you suffer.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Let go of me!

Xia Chunyu,

don't let me hate you.

Yao Yao!

In the past, you were insistent on liking me.

I will also never let go of you now!

Your Majesty, how's the taste?

Liuli personally made this for you.

In the harem are so many concubines and princesses, but you are the most clever.

No wonder Her Royal Highness the Princess considers you as her own daughter.

The Emperor flatters me. Liuli will always remember her status.

That she can serve the Emperor and Her Royal Highness the Princess is Liuli's blessing. Liuli does not dare to do less.

The Gorgon fruit in the soup looks like it is different from what I normally eat.

The taste seems to be a lot better, too.

My Emperor, the Gorgon fruits that are made into soup in this palace are dry.

But these are fresh and come from Jiangnan, also there, they are called Jitoumi. (Gorgon fruit)

Your Gorgon fruit may be top grade, but these fresh ones are a grade higher.

However...

However what?

However, the Jitoumi is difficult to preserve.

Hence, His Highness the Crown Prince personally rode his horse to Jiangnan.

And the outer shell of the Gorgon fruit is very hard. It's hard to open.

If you're careless and rip open its outer skin, causing the inner juice to seep out, it won't be fresh anymore.

And these that you're eating were personally prepared by His Highness the Crown Prince.

One catty of Gorgon fruit can yield only 2 liangs worth of edible food.

Just for this little amount that you're eating, His Highness the Crown Prince hurt his hands.

How are his hands now?

Why doesn't Your Majesty personally ask him?

Little Liuli,

your motive is not really about this Gorgon fruit.

Fine.

- Call him in. - I thank you, Your Majesty.

Calling for the Crown Prince to enter the audience hall!

Greetings, Imperial Father.

Rise.

I thank you, Imperial Father.

Mingxie, just to see me, you have exerted much effort.

You even asked a favor from Princess Liuli.

Imperial Father, you've misunderstood.

I saw how Imperial Father has been tiring himself from governing state affairs

and I was worried that you'll get sick from it. I admit that I'm slow-witted.

I can only do some minor things to lift your burden.

Saying these words

shows that you know your limitations.

Mingxie, rather than spending your time on nonsense like this,

why not care more about major state matters and our citizens?

Informing Imperial Father,

my trip to Jiangnan was not only for the Gorgon fruits,

I actually was able to investigate a major matter. Don't know...

if I should speak of it or not.

Oh?

Looks like you came ready.

Imperial Father, have you ever heard of the legend of Sir Fuyi?

I found out that Xia Chunyu is this Sir Fuyi that's been committing major crimes in different places.

Immediately submit it here for me to see.

[Marquis Jing'an's Manor]

The tune of your flute is sweet but dreary. Are you missing someone?

A very good friend of mine.

But he got killed by someone.

Got killed?

Why then are you not seeking justice for him?

Because the people who caused his death was me...

and you.

What?!

All that is in the past.

If it weren't for me still missing him,

I really want to be like you

and just completely forget all that's past.

Who was he?

- In this life, he was my— - Surround them!

General He Lian.

Why did you bring so many people to trespass into my Xia Manor?

I was ordered by the Crown Prince to arrest the treacherous criminal, Xia Chunyu.

Treacherous criminal?

May I ask why I've suddenly became a treacherous criminal?

I am just following orders. May the Heir Apparent not make things difficult for me.

You're just a general. What right do you have to go to other people's manors and randomly arrest them?

What crime did Xia Chunyu commit? Why don't you clearly explain it to everyone?

Your Highness, Prince Yu,

that is if you still treat yourself as the past Prince Yu?

I don't know if I'm that Prince Yu or not.

I only know that you can't take away my friend!

It's not up to you. Arrest him!

Chunyu.

Chunyu!

Be careful, Chunyu!

Attack!

Chunyu, your arm. Are you all right?

Looks like your target today wasn't me

but Mingyu, right?

You must know

that His Majesty personally promised me that he was letting Mingyu go.

But things change as time goes on. I think the Heir Apparent shouldn't keep up unnecessary resistance anymore.

Have you forgotten about the grudge of Black Wind Fortress?

Why are you still defending him?

The person who annihilated Black Wind Fortress was you!

You are still too naive.

All that was just an act that Zheng Mingyu and I played out in front of you.

Why don't you think about it first. If I was the real mastermind, how come the one rewarded was him and not me?!

All of you, listen!

Xia Chunyu and Zheng Mingyu disobeyed an Imperial Decree.

- Kill them all! - Yes!

He Lianxuan!

Despicable lowly person. Heir Apparent, take His Highness and escape first.

Meng Yun!

You're asking for death!

Don't mind me! Quickly leave!

- Let's go! - Meng Yun! Meng Yun!

This Xia Chunyu...

Imperial Father, not only do I have the material evidence. I also have a witness.

A lot of people have seen Sir Fuyi. They all say that his looks are completely the same as Xia Chunyu.

Your Majesty, please forgive me.

It's my fault. I forgot that Liuli was still here.

It's not appropriate for a lady to hear bloody events like these. Take your leave first.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Continue talking.

Xia Chunyu went missing in Hainan.

But that was only Fifth Brother's one-sided claim.

He disguised as Sir Fuyi and did chivalrous acts on the outside, but in reality, he privately employed illegal restrictions

to go against the government. For so many years, there was never any news about him.

But when Fifth Brother got deposed to being a commoner, he went to Xia Chunyu's Marquis Manor.

I can't help but guess that maybe Xia Chunyu is a pawn of Fifth Brother.

Hurry.

Did Marquis Jing'an enter the palace today?

Yes, he is currently in the Chenfang Palace Hall with the Royal Princess discussing the repair of the dykes.

Turn around.

[Chun...]

[is in trouble]

[Chunyu is in trouble]

Princess!

Quickly hand this to Marquis Jing'an. Quickly go.

Yes.

Eliminating the oppressors for the citizens and punishing the corrupt officials,

it might just be cultivating allies and eliminating enemies.

I feared that he might escape due to guilt,

so I've already sent men beforehand to capture him.

So you know how to prepare beforehand.

Hurry! Over there!

Chunyu, your injury is too grave.

Here.

Thank you.

Chunyu, just stay here first.

Where are you going?

- I'll go save Meng Yun. - Are you crazy?

Although I don't understand who Meng Yun is, he must be my most loyal friend. I must save him.

Even if you pay with your life, you're still willing?

I'm willing. I've lost my memories. This life has no meaning anymore.

But you and Meng Yun are friends that are sincere toward me.

I will not let you two get hurt.

- I'll go with you. - All right.

I'm sorry.

Informing Your Majesty. Marquis Jing'an is requesting an audience for an important matter.

This Marquis Jing'an came at the right time.

Imperial Father, he must be here to beg for his son. You must not—

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, just listen to my few words.

Marquis Jing'an, you dared to trespass in the Imperial Study Hall and disturb His Majesty?!

Quickly drag him out!

Your Majesty, Sir Fuyi punishing people illegally is indeed unpardonable,

but I am using my head as a guarantee that there must be another story behind this.

- Are you all still not dragging him out?! - Wait.

This matter concerns our Empire's fate. May I ask to talk with His Majesty privately.

How dare you!

- Imperial Father-- - Enough.

Isn't it just Xia Chunyu? Why are you two taking this matter so seriously?

Very well then.

Tell me about it. If you're unable to make a reasonable stand, don't blame me for disregarding our old friendship.

Imperial Father...

Enough. You all leave first.

- Imperial Father— - I said leave!

Yes.

- Take him away! - Yes.

Helian Xuan, no matter what crime I committed, I'll leave with you,

just let him go first.

Too bad, it's too late.

Arrest him!

Stop!

Please read the decree.

[Marquis of Jing'an's Manor]

How is Mingyu and Meng Yun?

Meng Yun is more gravely injured, but he's out of danger.

Young Sir Zheng is also resting.

But your wound...

It's fine already.

Regarding today...

Thank you.

You also don't need to thank me.

Who you should thank...

is your mother.

Isn't that the congealed jade bead?

Why did you take that out?

This isn't an item of Great Master Jiren.

This is the love token of your mother and I.

Isn't my mother just a commoner that you abandoned?

Your mother wasn't a commoner's daughter.

Your mother was the most doted on Little Princess of the Ximin Nation.

In the past, our empire was at war with Ximin.

I got conferred the title of Jingyuan General and set out for the front line.

In one battle,

I got severely injured and fell off a cliff.

Hanning saved me.

But that time, I didn't know

that she was the enemy nation's Princess that had snuck out of their palace.

Afterward,

we fell in love.

By that time she was already pregnant,

I represented our government and started a peace negotiation

with the main commander of Ximin Nation,

which was Hanning's older brother from a different mother.

I hoped that our marriage

could bring about the cessation of war.

Letting the citizens of both nations

be able to have good days.

But on the day that you were born,

the pro-war faction of the Ximin Nation

suddenly sent men to attack us.

General! Something bad happened to Madam!

Hanning!

Hanning! Hanning!

Who killed my mother?

An assassin sent by

the pro-war faction of the Ximin Nation.

They blamed this matter on us.

It was also my fault for not being able to protect Hanning.

After she died, the peace negotiations between our two nations collapsed. That war...

lasted for over ten years.

Why haven't you told me this before?

Today, if not for His Majesty

suspecting that you were using the identity of Sir Fuyi to do chivalrous acts

as a cover for a hidden evil motive, I would have never

told anyone

that you have Ximin blood.

Chunyu, upon being born, you went missing.

I initially thought that you were dead

until I found you in the Enye Temple.

Whenever I see you, I remember Hanning.

I hope that you stay safe and sound throughout your life.

Peacefully enjoying wealth, fame, glory, and splendor.

I don't want you to get involved in complicated political situations

and being used by others.

But His Majesty now knows my true identity.

Yes, the reason he burned the evidence

right in front of me was because right now,

the Ximin government is undergoing internal strife.

And your Uncle Gemu,

who is Hanning's older brother from the same mother,

is the favored heir to the royal throne of Ximin.

He is the leader of the pro-peace faction.

If he can successfully ascend to the throne,

His Majesty will then confer on you the title, Envoy Yunping

and send you to lead the peace negotiations with Gemu.

Chunyu,

what happens to you in the future,

will really depend on yourself.

But my purpose in returning this time

was just to save Mingyu's life.

Hence, our manor suffered this kind of trouble.

How come His Highness the Crown Prince dug up all these past things?

On the outside, it was to eliminate you.

But in reality, he's trying to eliminate Zheng Mingyu.

I know that you don't want to give Zheng Mingyu up.

But if you want to better protect him,

from now on, stop disregarding political matters.

Marquis. Heir Apparent.

Marquis, Princess Liuli's personal maidservant, Xiao Ya,

is requesting to see the Heir Apparent. She's been waiting in our manor for a long time.

Tell her that Heir Apparent will see her. Leave first.

Yes.

Chunyu, I was able to seek an audience with His Majesty today

all thanks to Princess Liuli secretly sending me a note of your trouble.

I know that you've liked her since you were little.

If she can become our Xia family's future daughter-in-law--

Don't say anymore.

I know what to do.

All these gifts were given by the Xia Heir Apparent to thank you for saving him.

Is he brushing me off with just these gifts?

I saved his life.

How come he refuses to visit me?

Princess, calm down. Xia Heir Apparent is currently hurt, so it's inconvenient for him to move around.

He got hurt? Where?

Xia Heir Apparent isn't gravely injured.

Princess, Marquis Furen Xia asks for an audience. (Fu'ren - Wife)

Quickly let her in. You all leave first and guard outside.

Without my instruction, no one is allowed in.

Yes.

Greetings, Princess.

Furen! Furen, please get up!

There are no outsiders here.

How can I bear to accept Furen's grand bow?

Princess just saved my Xia Family's heir apparent earlier.

How could you not take my bow?

Furen, you misunderstood.

Don't deny it.

Because of you, the Crown Prince was able to have an audience with His Majesty.

It was also because of you

that His Highness' plan got foiled.

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♫ Look at my attack, this speed is so advanced ♫

♫ My prominent name will cut off your devilish lies ♫

♫ So whether you are a scout or a recruiter ♫

♫ I will get involved in this trouble, since most heroes are youths ♫

♫ In day and in night, I am like a tireless horse ♫

♫ I can use all weapons, like knives, guns, sticks, and clubs ♫

♫ My internal strength grows exponentially ♫

♫ Everyone is trying to figure out how to attack and defeat me ♫

♫ What's to fear? I live freely ♫

♫ I bring trouble because of my reputation ♫

♫ Uninvited guests, take this punch ♫

♫ Liars, watch out for the cars and boats ♫

♫ Almost forgot to tell you that with nunchucks in my hands, ♫

♫ I am so skilled that no other weapons can compare ♫

♫ It takes control of my body, and it takes no effort to defeat you ♫

♫ My righteous aura will trample all lowlives underfoot ♫

♫ Please don't come near me, I can play it by ear ♫

♫ Even if you guard left and right, you can't withstand three of my hits ♫

♫ With my brandish weapons, I'll beat you to the ground ♫

♫ With just nunchucks, I can knock you down ♫

♫ Don't come near me, I can play it by ear ♫

♫ Even if you guard left and right, you can't withstand three of my hits ♫

♫ With my brandish weapons, I'll beat you to the ground ♫

♫ With just nunchucks, I can knock you down ♫

♫ I only need one breath to sink my breath to my lower stomach ♫

♫ Fighting skills are not used to gain advantages ♫

♫ The loyalty inside my heart allows my blood to flow smoothly ♫

♫ My strong zeal is for my brothers ♫

♫ So I've been repeatedly making it slowly assimilate into my body ♫

♫ To become my fatal poison, I must be very familiar with it ♫

♫ Every time I look at my strong arm, I swear to become this world's number one master ♫

♫ What's to fear? I live freely ♫

♫ I bring trouble because of my reputation ♫

♫ Uninvited guests, take this punch ♫

♫ Liars, watch out for the cars and boats ♫

♫ I have a loyal and righteous heart, but I keep a low profile ♫

♫ Martial morality will always come first, and not even thunder can break this faith ♫

♫ In the future when my name is mentioned, not many stories will come up ♫

♫ They'll say I trained hard, had a bitter willpower, and slept on the streets everyday ♫

♫ Please don't come near me, I can play it by ear ♫

♫ Even if you guard left and right, you can't withstand three of my hits ♫

♫ With my brandish weapons, I'll beat you to the ground ♫

♫ With just nunchucks, I can knock you down ♫

♫ Don't come near me, I can play it by ear ♫

♫ Even if you guard left and right, you can't withstand three of my hits ♫

♫ With my brandish weapons, I'll beat you to the ground ♫

♫ With just nunchucks, I can knock you down ♫

♫ Don't come near me, I can play it by ear ♫

♫ Even if you guard left and right, you can't withstand three of my hits ♫

♫ With my brandish weapons, I'll beat you to the ground ♫

♫ With just nunchucks, I can knock you down ♫

♫ Don't come near me, I can play it by ear ♫

♫ Even if you guard left and right, you can't withstand three of my hits ♫

♫ With my brandish weapons, I'll beat you to the ground ♫

♫ With just nunchucks, I can knock you down ♫