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[The Flame's Daughter]

[Episode 34]

Do you remember what I told you?

For the rest of this lifetime... let me look after you.

Senior Yu...

Before I made my way to Mount Yi

I already reported to my father that I'd be marrying you soon.

Wedding preparations are already underway at the palace.

We can't.

We can't get married.

What did you say?

Before you went off to war, you told me to give you some hope.

That's why I didn't tell you.

But I can't keep it from you any longer.

Yin Xue and I...

I...

Yin Xue and I--

All right.

- Senior, I-- - Let me finish.

Ge'er...

We grew up together.

I've always...

I've always regarded you as my junior.

Before I went off to war, Mentor suddenly entrusted you to me.

I was also taken by surprise.

Now that you say that...

I'm actually quite relieved.

My father was always worried about me.

Yes.

Will there be a problem

since you already reported about the wedding to His Majesty?

No.

There are piles of reports and documents at the royal manor.

I can't stay for too long.

Wait for me here in Blossoms House.

Don't expose your whereabouts.

Every pugilist thinks that you've been killed.

This is your best protection.

Don't worry, Senior Yu.

I won't act recklessly.

I'll come see you once I've handled official matters.

Wait patiently for a few more days.

I'm off.

Sure.

Here, let's drink together.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, you're leaving so soon?

- Won't you stay a while? - It's fine.

She... I'll leave her in your care.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

No harm will come to her in Blossoms House.

Your Highness, why didn't Young Mistress return to the royal manor with you?

Dark River Palace is searching for her.

It's better for her to stay hidden.

But it's safer here in the royal manor than it is at Blossoms House.

It might not be so.

Bring me a bottle of wine.

Although you're much healthier now, you're still frail.

You shouldn't drink wine in this climate.

Bring me a bottle of wine.

Don't let others find out.

Do it.

You're dismissed now.

Chi Zhang, what are you doing out here?

His Highness had some wine last night.

He's still sleeping in.

He had wine?

Your Highness?

What is it?

Your Highness, why did you suddenly drink so much wine?

I thought that...

What?

I thought that Your Highness would be bedridden again, like you used to be.

It really doesn't feel good to have a hangover.

Your Highness has never been drunk.

Of course you wouldn't feel well after drinking too much.

Chi Zhang, go get some soup to sober him up.

Your Highness, will you be able to go to the palace today?

No.

Doesn't Your Highness wish to see His Majesty?

It isn't the right time yet.

Spread a rumor that I've fallen severely ill.

Yes.

Imperial Physician Shang.

Your Highness.

Is my father unwell?

It's Prince Jingyuan.

He has fallen ill again since he returned from Eastern Sea.

Every winter, Prince Jingyuan is always so critically ill

that death comes knocking on his door.

I wonder if he can pull through this year.

Thank you for your efforts.

It's my duty.

I've received the imperial decree to head over to Royal Jingyuan Manor.

- Go ahead. - Yes.

Even the gods are on my side.

Senior Yu was fine that day.

Why did he--

Mentor, Young Mistress.

Security Officer Huang is here.

Young Mistress, Young Master Xue.

Security Officer Huang, how is my senior?

Young Mistress, don't worry.

It's not serious.

It's not serious?

Why are all the neighbors lighting lanterns to pray for his health then?

This is His Highness's plan.

Young Master Xue, could I have a word with you in private?

Does Prince Jingyuan need my assistance in some way?

Young Master Xue does have wonderful foresight.

His Highness would like to ask you for a letter.

Tell me. What would you like me to write?

Zi Han.

Second Brother.

Seeing you standing right before me puts me at ease.

All these years, I've been scared of bringing that accident up.

Do you know that back then--

The person who made me disabled.

Third Brother planted him to serve by your side.

You knew about it?

The matter always weighed heavily on my mind.

Now...

This is great.

This is simply wonderful.

How are you feeling?

I'm all right.

That's good.

Second Brother, I have a gift for you.

A gift for me?

I should be the one to give you a present.

You've just won the war and your wedding is coming up.

As your second brother, it's not right if I don't have a generous gift for you.

What's wrong?

Did I say something wrong?

Second Brother, you'll surely like this gift.

Oh?

What is it? Tell me.

Xuan Huang!

Your Highness.

This is...

The leader of the Japanese army.

Aren't the Japanese captives still on their way to the capital?

I've asked to just have him brought back earlier.

Why would you have him brought to the capital earlier?

Because he's a witness who can prove Third Brother guilty of collusion.

Go on.

Thank you, Young Master Xue.

Thank you, Young Master Xue.

Young Mistress, Young Master Xue.

I take my leave.

What did you write her?

A letter.

A letter?

Your senior just got his legs back a few days ago

and he's already plotting against someone.

He's not like that. He--

In a few days, Luoyang will be shaken up by drastic changes.

Second Brother, how do you like the gift?

Zi Han, our third brother is well-rooted in the imperial court.

I'm afraid that with a single witness...

It won't be easy to get Father to convict him of these crimes.

Have some tea.

Sure.

Zi Han, whatever happens, we're brothers, after all.

You'd like me to kick Third Brother when he's down. I--

I somehow feel sorry to do so.

Moreover, you rendered a meritorious service by defeating the Japanese.

For years, Father has always favored you.

This time, even your legs are healed.

Sooner or later, you'll be conferred as the heir apparent.

You don't have to forestall your rival.

Second Brother, don't get me wrong.

I'm not doing this for myself.

It's for your sake.

For me?

You'll take the lead, and I'll help you.

You're going to help me?

Just as you said, I have military merits.

If you wish to outshine me to be conferred as the heir apparent

you'll have to accomplish a great feat.

You--

You want me to become Crown Prince?

Exactly.

Why?

I have no desire for the throne.

Second Brother, I'll leave that man to you.

He's the witness.

Tonight, a letter will be delivered to you.

It's very important.

Father won't doubt you.

Zi Han, you're helping me become the heir apparent.

What would like from me in return?

A peaceful and prosperous era.

Are they all dead?

Yes, Your Highness.

Well done.

Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness.

Yu Zi Han wants to show off his military merits.

But he didn't expect the captives to be killed by commoners.

I can't wait to visit the palace at daybreak...

and see the expression on his face.

- Here! - Your Highness.

Bottoms up!

Your Highness, everything is in order...

what are we still waiting for?

I'm waiting to hear from the military camp.

I don't understand.

Your Highness, on the way back to Luoyang

the captives were stoned to death by commoners, no one survived.

Good!

Bring me some wine.

Your Highness!

Do you know how worried we were when you got drunk that day?

It's all right. I'm in a good mood today.

I'd like to have a drink.

Zi Han.

Zi Han...

You look quite well.

Thank you for your concern.

I heard that some unruly commoners gathered together

and stoned those Japanese captives to death.

Seventh Brother...

You're still too careless.

Those were our captives.

Although you didn't kill them, they did die because of you.

If anyone learns of this matter, it won't be good for your reputation.

Third Brother, you're right to lecture me.

It doesn't matter.

If Father blames you for it

I'll be sure to plead on your behalf.

Head inside.

The all victorious Prince Jingyuan.

Third Brother, is there some joyous occasion?

Japan suffered a huge defeat.

Who wouldn't be happy about it?

That does sound reasonable.

His Majesty has arrived!

- Father. - Father.

You may all rise.

Zi Han...

I never thought that I'd get to see your legs fully healed.

It's all because of Father's blessings.

Father, I have a matter to report to you.

Speak.

The matter is related to the invasion of the Japanese.

Have the Japanese taken some unusual action?

I haven't heard any news.

Please do elaborate.

I don't know either.

Second Brother, just say it.

I received a confidential report last night.

The Japanese captives were

stoned to death on the way to Luoyang last night.

The leader of the Japanese army died.

I haven't heard of this.

Who killed them?

The Japanese harassed us for nearly 10 years.

They killed, robbed and committed all sorts of heinous crimes.

Many of the soldiers' families were harmed by them.

It's only normal... that the people are furious.

I anticipated that this might happen.

So I had the leader swapped with another captive.

Judging by what you just said...

there seems to be more than meets the eye?

Father, the Japanese took over Eastern Sea for almost 10 years.

We sent in more troops every year, but to no avail.

First, they started out with just a few small fishing boats.

This year, it was unimpeded invasion.

I've long suspected that they planted an informant among us.

That's why it has been so difficult to defeat the Japanese.

Continue.

I took the liberty of subduing a Japanese captive with drugs

and swapped him with their leader.

This is his testimony.

Who would dare to collude with the Japanese?

This is a crime that can get you killed.

The leader of the Japanese army is still in my manor right now.

He can serve as the witness.

Zi Han...

Father.

This matter...

I'll leave you in charge.

Yes.

Bear this in mind.

This is a serious matter.

You must act with great caution.

Yes.

Once it can be proven with evidence...

there's no need to hesitate.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Do you have any other evidence?

Father, I also found the true culprit

behind the Frost Curse placed on Zi Han last year.

Who is it?

King of Snowy Robe wrote this letter before he passed away.

His disciple recently delivered this letter to my manor.

Hand it to me quickly.

The Ice Jade Cup...

Father, you mustn't believe a one-sided story!

Should I have kept the Ice Jade Cup to myself

instead of giving it to your seventh brother?

Is that what you really wanted?

Father, I didn't know that the Ice Jade Cup was cursed!

After I heard that Zi Han was poisoned

as his older brother, I was so upset

that I couldn't share his pain.

The Ice Jade Cup came from the Pugilist World.

It was Thunderclap Sect!

Thunderclap Sect set me up!

Second Brother, you've been deceived by Thunderclap Sect!

Zi Han.

This matter...

I'll leave it to you.

Father.

Should I recuse myself from this case?

Father!

You don't have to.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Highness, my apologies.

How dare you!

Who gave you the guts to do this?

How dare you lay a finger on me!

Third Brother.

The assassins at the foot of Mount Yi were also your men, weren't they?

Mount Yi?

What about Mount Yi?

You joined hands with Second Brother to frame me!

Third Brother, you're being too sensitive.

I'm just carrying out the imperial decree.

- Yu Zi Han! - Your Highness.

This way.

I truly regret it...

I've had so many opportunities, but I didn't manage to kill you!

You were dumb enough to put Father's life in danger

just so you could kill me.

You offered him the Ice Jade Cup.

If you had just tried to kill me

Father might've spared your life since you're his son, after all.

But now...

No one can save you now, Third Brother.

Seventh Brother...

You're the vicious one.

Quickly! Hurry up!

Hurry up!

- Search! - Yes!

Yes!

Your Highness, these letters are the evidence

I found in Prince Jingxian's manor.

There are also some account books.

They recorded all the specific origins of every valuable treasure.

Many influential imperial officials are recorded in it.

There's also Prince Jingyang.

Deliver these account books to Prince Jingyang's manor.

- Yes. - Yes.

What I'm about to have you do can only be known to the both of you.

Not even Ru Ge can know about it.

- Yes. - Yes.

Deliver this letter to Top Blade City.

It's for Dao Wu Xia.

- Dao Wu Xia? - Dao Wu Xia?

From now on, I'll be doing things that you won't understand.

You need not make any wild guesses.

Just follow my instructions.

Trust me.

- Yes! - Yes!

Castellan.

Security Officer Huang.

This is from His Highness.

Thank you.

The letter is delivered. I'll take my leave.

Take care.

Isn't that Yu Zi Han's bodyguard?

Third Young Mistress, what are you looking at?

I mistook her for someone else.

Haven't you heard from Deputy Master Zhan yet?

He...

There's no news of him.

Third Young Mistress, aren't you worried about your husband?

I've never had any affection for him.

All he needs to do is write me a divorce letter.

Then I can be free.

He's indeed Prince Jingyuan.

He stirred up such a commotion and alarmed the imperial court.

Supreme Master, aren't you worried that he can't be manipulated?

I don't like manipulating fools.

Only by cooperating with clever people feels worthwhile.

You, for instance.

Supreme Master, you're too kind.

Do you know what he wrote in his letter?

I'm not bright enough to understand.

He's negotiating terms with me.

He doesn't want me to interfere with the imperial court.

An invalid who only walked again because of Supreme Master

wants to negotiate terms?

He's qualified to do so.

I've planted many of my people in the imperial court as officials.

I've also made tributes to Prince Jingxian and Jingyang every year.

Unfortunately, both princes are somehow wary of Dark River Palace.

Yu Zi Han has something I don't.

That's why he's qualified to negotiate terms with me.

Supreme Master, you're referring to...

his influence in the army?

Exactly.

Supreme Master, do you think that he's worth your trust?

Once you let a cripple know what it's like to stand on his feet

will he get back into a wheelchair again?

We'll just wait and see how they tackle each other.

Don't interfere with it.

Yes.

The Castellan has arrived!

Please have a seat.

Minister Liu, haven't you come to the wrong place?

Top Blade City's reputation is now at its peak.

Dark River Palace is even supporting you secretly.

Who would I go to, if not to you?

The imperial court and the Pugilist World are totally different.

I can't help you.

That wasn't what you said when we worked with the Japanese.

The Japanese?

What about the Japanese?

You had a deal with His Highness.

The strategy to take down Prince Jingyuan together.

Minister Liu.

You mustn't say whatever you like.

You should speak sensibly.

Fortunately, you're in my manor.

Should anyone hear what you just said...

- Dao Wu Xia! You-- - Anyone?

Tie up this corrupt official who colluded with the Japanese.

- Yes! - How can you go back on your word?

Chuck him out.

Hold on.

Cut off his tongue and send him to Royal Jingyang Manor.

Dao Wu Xia, you're an ungrateful traitor!

Move it!

You won't end well!

His Highness will surely kill you!

Just wait and see!

Hold on.

Young Mistress.

Make him a wooden sign and hang it around his neck.

Write "Colluded with the Japanese" on it.

Let everyone see it.

Yes!

Was everything you just said true?

Young Mistress, what are you doing out here?

Your family was killed by the Japanese, right?

Fortunately, Prince Jingyuan saved us.

He annihilated the Japanese and avenged my family.

Don't mention Prince Jingyuan to anyone here.

After all, you're back in Top Blade City now.

Yes, Young Mistress.

Don't worry, I understand.

Your Highness.

You're here.

You've finally defeated me.

But I never thought that you'd join hands with Second Brother to set me up!

Do you think that he doesn't want that throne for himself?

All these years...

he's been competing with me both openly and secretly!

It was all for the throne!

You're still too young.

You can't defeat him.

I never wanted the throne.

I don't believe that.

Everyone wants it.

Everyone has different desires.

As for me, I have no desire for power.

Then why did you go to all this trouble to contend with me?

You--

I can give you anything you want, as long as you help me this time.

Do you still remember Feng Xi Xi?

That courtesan?

She was originally a young mistress from an aristocratic family.

It's because of you that her family was ruined

and she had to work as a courtesan.

She knew very well that she couldn't defeat you.

All she wanted was to make enough money

so she could take her mother and younger brother

to reunite with her father in exile.

But you killed her.

Just because I killed a courtesan, you had me harmed?

I'm your brother! You--

You... you...

Zi Han...

I was wrong.

I know that what I did was wrong.

I'm just jealous of you.

I'm jealous that Father adores you!

It was just a moment of folly.

Could you forgive me just this once?

We're siblings!

In the past 20 years

how many like Feng Xi Xi were killed by you and your men?

I can make up for it!

Do you still remember how my legs were broken when I was three years old?

You're the one who had me confined to a wheelchair for over 20 years.

I couldn't walk.

Second Brother told you?

It was you...

You made me watch helplessly as the woman I loved fell into flames.

I couldn't save her because I was crippled!

You can have more women!

Third Brother.

Father has bestowed a bottle of wine to you.

Tomorrow, you will be buried.

That's impossible... impossible.

I'm his son.

He can't possibly kill me!

Yu Zi Han...

Yu Zi Han!

You can't leave!

Come back!

Yu Zi Han!

Yu Zi Han! Yu Zi Han!

Yu Zi Han, get back here!

I want to see Father!

I want to see Father!

It's over...

I can't lose...

Go and get ready.

Burn some paper money for Miss Feng tonight.

Yes.

Miss Feng, you've been avenged.

It won't be long before the Feng family name is cleared.

Rest in peace.

Young Master, we've reached Royal Jingyuan Manor.

Let's head inside.

Jing Hong!

Young Master Ji, head in without us.

Lei Jing Hong and I will wait for you out here.

Do you not trust my Senior Yu?

I'm afraid that we'll disturb you from catching up with your senior.

After all, Lei Jing Hong and I are considered outsiders.

We also count as your enemies.

- This-- - It's better this way.

Wait here.

I'll come and fetch you later.

If I don't come to get you, you won't have to show yourselves.

Thank you, Bi'er.

Young Master, let's go.

Do you also think that Senior Yu would mistreat them?

We both know about Young Master Yu's feelings for Young Mistress.

Young Mistress is now missing.

Rumor has it that Young Master Lei killed Young Mistress.

I'm worried that Young Master Yu may be sensitive.

I can vouch for them.

Yes, Young Master.

We can both vouch for them.

Once we explain everything, I'll come and fetch them.

Go on.

This is the first batch of cases that will need retrial.

- Deliver them to Prince Jingyang. - Yes.

Your Highness, you made such a huge effort and got nothing for it.

It's fine as long as the people and the imperial court can benefit from it.

Your Highness, since you've recovered, why don't you...

My second brother is more suitable than I am.

Is there any wine?

Whatever you say, I won't give you any wine today.

Just two cups.

Definitely not.

How about... just one?

The case is closed now.

Why haven't you gone to fetch Young Mistress from Blossoms House?

Your Highness, Young Master Ji is here.

Junior Ji?

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