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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 25

Let go of my mother.

Now that you kneel down,

what about a kowtow to amuse us?

Do you think your dignity’s more important than her life?

Mother!

♪ Ah ah ～ ♪

♪ The past can’t blow away the moonlight or be forgotten ♪

Run away.

Hurry.

Mother! Mother!

Mother!

Mother!

♪ Ah ah ～ ♪

Let’s see the doctor, okay?

Mother.

I’ll kill them!

I’ll kill them!

I’ll kill them!

I’ll kill them!

♪ Ah ～ The wind and snow only takes a moment ♪

♪ Ah ～ It’s just a moment to slander ♪

Mother.

Mother, let me take you home, okay?

♪ Ah ～ It’s like a sudden realization ♪

♪ Ah ah ～ ♪

Mother!

♪ If the moonlight can’t be seen in the heart ♪

Mother!

♪ You’re no longer there looking around ♪

Mother!

♪ Ah ah ～ ♪

♪ Know things change, dream fairy dreams ♪

♪ It’s okay life waxes and wanes like the moon ♪

♪ It’s okay to forget ♪

Ashile She’er!

Young Khan.

Did you kill her?

No, I didn’t.

It was she...

It’s too late.

A’Sun.

Sun.

A’Sun.

A’Sun.

Tegin Sun.

- Tegin Sun. - A’Sun.

Find Tegin Sun in all directions.

Hurry.

Guard Alir.

A’Sun.

Find Tegin Sun.

Sun.

A’Sun.

Hurry. Sun.

No!

Mother!

Mother!

She’er.

Mother, are you okay?

Step aside.

No, A’Sun.

I’m begging you.

For the sake of my relationship with Alir for years,

I’m begging you.

Don’t hurt She’er.

Ashile Sun,

Alir died because of me.

Just kill me.

Don’t hurt my mother.

No.

I’m his mother.

I can die for him.

Don’t hurt him.

No!

Mother.

It’s okay.

She’er,

are you okay?

Are you okay?

Khatun.

Khatun,

are you okay?

Guards,

take Ashile Sun.

A’Sun.

Eagle Division Vanguard is here.

Take Tegin back.

Take Tegin back.

Who dares ask for troubles?

Guards,

escort Khatun and Young Khan back.

Don’t let them go.

- Take She’er down. - Yes.

A’Sun.

Su Yishe.

Go away!

A’Sun,

calm down.

A’Sun.

Calm down?

I told you not to act recklessly. Did you listen to me?

If you hadn’t been stubborn,

how could it be like this?

If you hadn’t been stubborn,

how could my mother have died?

Mu Jin, take him away.

Assemble the Wolf Division and chase them.

Wait, let them go.

Khan’s Tent was in chaos,

and Khatun was badly hurt.

How can you account for this?

Chase them back.

Go.

Go.

Go.

Stop.

What is it?

Mu Jin,

there’s a dry river bed.

You can hide inside.

And Shiba,

protect Alir’s body.

What about you?

I’ll take the troop to the right.

You want to distract the Wolf Division?

Yes.

After I distract them,

take A’Sun to see a doctor.

No.

After Sun wakes up,

he’ll blame me.

No, he won’t.

I caused his mother’s death,

and involved Eagle Division.

He must hold a grudge against me.

It’s too risky.

Mu Jin,

Eagle Division is inseparable from Sun.

You’re the only one who can protect Sun.

He’ll be clear of the charges She’er accused him of

when Great Khan’s back.

Only you can protect Sun well.

Go.

There’s no time. Go!

Eagle Division Vanguard,

listen to Military Counsellor Li.

Yes.

Go.

Eagle Division Vanguard, go ahead with me.

Go.

Wake up, bastard!

Don’t sleep.

Go.

Go.

Stop.

Go.

Military Counsellor, what’s wrong?

Listen to my order,

in line with Ashile Tribe’s rules,

captives from their own tribe won’t be killed.

If Wolf Division arrives,

don’t resist desperately.

Surrender once being caught.

For the sake of Eagle Division and Tegin Sun,

save yourselves.

What about you?

They won’t let go of me for I released Luo Yi.

Don’t worry about me. I’ll run away then.

But...

Remember what I said.

Save yourself.

I’m not under Eagle Division now.

Don’t worry about me.

Go.

Go.

Go.

Go.

- Chase them. - Yes.

Go.

What’s wrong?

What happened to Tegin?

Mu Jin,

what happened to Tegin?

Go find witch doctor.

I’ll go now.

Witch doctor.

Mu Jin.

Mu Jin, wait.

What’s wrong with Tegin Sun?

Where’s Changge?

Why isn’t Changge back with you?

I’ve no time to explain to you.

Where is she?

Put me down.

Put me down.

Tegin Sun.

Sun.

Where’s my mother?

Where’s my mother?

We’ve taken Alir’s body back.

I want to see her.

Mu Jin,

take me to see her.

Mother.

I failed to protect you well.

I know Father Khan took you hostage

and connived at She’er’s fight with me.

I thought as long as...

as long as I pretend not caring much about you,

you’d not be involved.

But I was wrong.

If I had known it,

I’d bring you back

even if I disobey my father

or give up everything.

The victory or loss is far less important

than the well-being of families and clansmen.

Mother,

you may rest assured.

From now on,

I won’t be reckless,

or do things causing killing sprees.

Now I just want to protect the ones I want to protect

from sufferings like you.

Please rest assured.

I can only pay my debt of gratitude to you in my next life.

Take the medicine.

Sit down.

What about others?

Su Yishe and other men are captured by Wolf Division,

but not in danger.

What about Li Changge?

Did she return to Central Plain?

She...

She got separated from Su Yishe.

I’ve sent men to find her.

Luo Shiba went as well.

Got separated?

What do you mean?

Tell me.

She distracted Wolf Division’s soldiers.

Now...

Now she’s missing.

Sun, you haven’t recovered.

You’ve to have a rest.

I must find her.

Don’t stop me.

Sun.

Sun.

Changge finally secured your life.

Are you asking for death?

I’ve lost my mother.

I can’t lose her.

She’s unfamiliar with the grasslands.

She can’t survive.

Li Changge said

you must stay alive,

and can’t make her efforts be in vain.

Neither can I.

I’ve sent all men to find her.

I’ll go as well,

and keep you abreast of news.

You must stay alive to wait for her return.

Mimi.

Mimi.

Where’re you going?

I want to find Changge.

How can you find her without knowing her position?

Everyone’s looking for her.

Why can’t I?

Being out of Khan’s Tent,

Changge must be heading for Eagle Division.

I believe as long as she’s alive,

she’ll even crawl her way to meet me.

I want to find her.

Let me accompany you.

How’s it going with Khatun?

Thank Sirius.

Finally the arrow was taken out.

Khatun’s out of danger.

Great.

Young Khan,

it’s not convenient for you to step close.

Now that Khatun’s out of danger,

you may as well go back first.

All of you can step in and out

to help and look after her except me.

Young Khan,

we’re all grateful for Khatun’s kindness in daily life.

In such a clutch,

we’ll take good care of her for sure.

Young Khan, don’t worry.

If Great Khan knows you’re standing here,

Khatun will be in trouble.

Just go back.

I’ll go.

Young Khan as I am,

I’ve no right to visit my mother.

I’m not Young Khan at all.

Threatening me with a woman,

She’er,

you’re a coward!

Mother!

Ashile Sun,

how could we be like this?

What’ve we been doing all these years for?

If I were not Young Khan,

and you hadn’t gone to Eagle Division,

would we be good brothers?

Young Khan.

Most of the cavalry of Eagle Division

breaking into Khan’s Tent have been captured in prison.

Where’s Ashile Sun?

We didn’t find him in the pursuit.

According to the scout,

he returned to Eagle Division.

I know he won’t die that easily.

This time,

we lost the golden chance to kill him.

It’ll be much harder for us to kill him.

It seems you’re more desperate to kill him than me.

Isn’t it our goal to uproot Eagle Division?

Is your heart softened?

I...

No, it isn’t.

Don’t you forget Great Khan’s expectation on you?

You’ll never be satisfied with being outperformed

by Ashile Sun, right?

I don’t know if you can meet Khatun

after defeating Ashile Sun,

but I can tell for sure.

If you can’t win,

Great Khan will never allow you to meet Khatun.

Don’t forget

without Khatun’s protecting you from the arrow,

Ashile Sun’s arrow’d have pierced your throat.

Did he show mercy on you?

Young Khan, if you have mercy on your enemy, you’re being cruel to yourself.

If Khatun hadn’t been that lucky,

you’d have lost your mother forever today.

Enough.

I don’t need you to remind me.

Where’s Li Changge?

When we surrounded her,

a skilled swordsman

suddenly popped up from nowhere.

Is he from Eagle Division?

No.

He’s dressed like a man from Central Plain.

I followed them secretly.

Judging from the donkey’s hooves,

they went straight south

instead of heading for Eagle Division.

Does anyone else know about it?

Except the men searching for her from Wolf Division, no one knows.

Changge,

where are you?

Though she’s a woman,

she’s a hero,

and a true warrior in Eagle Division.

All the men in Eagle Division will remember her.

I don’t want her to be a hero.

I just hope she can return safe and sound.

She will.

She likes Eagle Division and you so much.

She’ll return anyway.

She’s a bastard

never knowing how to take care of herself,

but only knowing to press herself.

Mu Jin,

I’m really afraid.

Changge wouldn’t die.

I believe she’ll be okay for sure.

Yes, you’re right.

Maybe our men have found her and taken her back.

- Right? - Yes.

Maybe she’s in Eagle Division now.

Let me take you back.

If you hadn’t been stubborn,

how could it be like this?

If you hadn’t been stubborn,

how could my mother have died?

I didn’t mean it.

Sun.

Any news?

With so many men having searched so many places,

if she hasn’t been found,

she may have been captured by Wolf Division.

If so,

what’s your plan?

How’s it going with my mother?

Don’t worry.

Khatun’s getting better.

She just took the medicine and fell asleep.

Alright.

- You may leave. - Yes.

Unexpectedly, it’s you.

So you still remember our secret code.

I didn’t mean to kill Alir.

In fact, I...

You killed my mother.

Don’t mention her!

It’s...

It’s an accident.

Accident?

My mother died because of your accident.

She’er,

is victory or loss that important to you?

Isn’t it important?

Because you’re the one who always wins.

Ashile She’er,

till when can you understand?

Whether Young Khan or Tegin,

it’s not only a title,

but also the responsibility on our shoulders

for the future of the grassland.

At this point,

you’re still talking about the false

and ridiculous victory with me.

Naive!

Since our childhood,

you’ve always been so naive.

The moment my mother passed away,

no,

even now,

I wish I could tear you to pieces.

But I won’t.

Because I can’t change anything by killing you.

I can’t get my mother back by killing you.

Understand?

Revenge and killing

can only bring endless pains and fights.

I’ve nothing left to talk to you.

Let go of my men in Eagle Division and Li Changge.

Just target at me.

You’ve got the wrong person.

I can release the men in Eagle Division,

but Li Changge isn’t in my hand.

What?

Wolf Division didn’t capture her,

believe it or not.

Where did she go?

I don’t know!

The grassland is full of dangers,

with quicksand, swamp,

poisonous snakes and beasts.

She ran away alone.

Do you think it’s possible for her to survive?

I experienced life and death with her.

She can’t die so easily.

Go find her yourself!

Don’t be so worried.

Sun.

Any news?

She’er said Changge wasn’t in his hand.

How can you believe in She’er?

It seems not to be a lie.

Did Changge really have an accident?

No.

I believe she won’t die so easily.

Yes.

Changge won’t die this easily.

Let’s try until we find her.

She is awake.

As I said,

she may not live long,

but she won’t die this soon.

Who are you?

Where am I?

Don’t you remember?

No, I don’t.

Unbelievable.

Her head didn’t get injured.

How come?

This doesn’t make sense.

Alright.

If you don’t remember,

let me tell you.

I’m Situ Langlang,

a swordsman.

This is Taoist Sun,

my creditor.

We just passed by.

I saved you half-dead from Ashile Tribe,

and he found ways to save you, who was half-dead.

That’s it.

No need to say something like

repaying our favors even after your death.

We’re used to

healing the wounded and rescuing the dying.

Li Changge,

how powerful do you think you are?

Now that Luo Yi is dead,

you’ve put yourself, me,

and the Eagle Division in trouble.

This is the result of your self-righteousness.

If you hadn’t been stubborn,

how could my mother have died?

Leave me alone.

Sorry, A’Sun.

I caused your mother’s death.

- Ask She’er here. - Yes.

What?

Who told you to report to Great Khan?

For such a big deal,

others will report to Great Khan if I won’t.

It’s my duty not to get Wolf Division involved.

But...

But Alir is my mother’s slave.

What if Mother gets involved?

It depends on how you explain to Great Khan.

If what you say is the fact,

Great Khan will believe you.

But Alir died because of me.

Why must you...

Why must you keep it in mind?

She’s just a slave.

Just?

I haven’t been able to meet Mother for years.

It was Alir who sent letters for us,

so that we can know about each other.

Mother and I owe a debt of gratitude to her.

I acted so recklessly

that I threatened Ashile Sun with Alir.

I regret it very much.

What’s more,

Alir is Ashile Sun’s foster mother.

Why can’t I return her favor?

You remember her favor,

but forget Khatun’s sufferings and tears for years?

How has Great Khan treated Khatun?

Don’t you know it?

As long as you have power,

you’ll soon get reunited with Khatun,

and free her from sufferings.

Ashile Sun is the biggest obstacle to

your grasp of the supreme power in the grassland.

Your mercy on him is

your mercilessness on Khatun.

You can’t be swayed by his words.

Young Khan,

Great Khan asked to see you.

Uncle Khan,

I’m sorry for my neglect of duty.

I beg your pardon.

As for Luo Yi,

I’ve killed him.

Please go check with me, Uncle Khan.

Assemble all the crack soldiers in Wolf Division,

prepare bows and crossbows,

and go with me.

What for?

While I was gone, Ashile Sun dared to rescue Tang Dynasty’s general

and shot Khatun when I was away.

I can’t keep such an alienated guy anymore.

Uncle Khan.

I have something to report.

Eat first.

You don’t sleep, drink or eat.

Before being punished by Great Khan,

you’ll collapse first.

What’s this?

It shows the pastures and waters I found before.

If...

If one day Khan’s Tent forsakes Eagle Division,

move our men out to these places.

Sun,

I know what your plan is.

There’s no if.

You won’t be with our Eagle Division later?

Are you going to settle everything here

and then leave, aren’t you?

I’m busy now.

Go out.

I won’t.

Are you going to shoulder all things alone?

What do you think of me?

What do you think of our men in Eagle Division?

- Tegin. - What’s the matter?

According to our scout,

the men from Khan’s Tent are coming

with banners of Great Khan and Wolf Division.

They will be here soon.

There seems no need for my explanation.

Sun,

what about assembling all the cavalry?

No.

A war can only badly undermine Eagle Division.

I’ll protect each and every one of you.

Mu Jin,

remember,

no matter what you see or hear later,

don’t act recklessly.

Listen to my orders.

Besides,

prepare to welcome a new Tegin.

In Eagle Division,

I only claim Ashile Sun as our leader.

All men in Eagle Division only claim you as our Tegin,

Ashile Sun.

Do as I ordered.

Tegin.

I know what you’re coming for.

Father Khan,

for our years of relationship,

please spare lives of others in Eagle Division.

Stand up.

Let’s talk inside the tent.

I know what happened to Alir.

A’Sun,

you suffered a lot.

I received a letter on the third day of my hunting.

It said Eagle Division helped Luo Yi escape,

fought with Wolf Division,

and shot Khatun.

On hearing it, I was so furious

that I even want to kill you myself.

But She’er told me what happened in detail.

It was good of you two to compete for Luo Yi,

but held a grudge against each other in fighting for the credit.

A’Sun,

I know you didn’t hurt Khatun on purpose.

Anyway,

Alir died because of She’er.

It was his fault.

She’er,

apologized to A’Sun.

I shot Khatun,

so I deserve the punishment.

Why are you doing so?

It’s not your fault.

I’ll justify for you.

Thanks, Father Khan.

A’Sun, stand up.

This time I took lots of supplies and weapons from Khan’s Tent,

and gave them all to Eagle Division.

I know these can’t make it up to you,

but now,

a dead person can’t come back to life.

This time,

I took the Grand Witch with me.

I’ll let him pray for Alir.

I’ll pray for Alir as well.

Sun’er,

what else do you want?

Just tell me.

Your foster mother passed away,

but your father who loves you

will always be by your side.

I have something to ask for your permission.

I’ll approve of whatever you want.

My mother had always

been eager to see the world

but hadn’t found a chance to in these years.

Now my mother is dead,

I want to fulfill her last wish,

and go see the world.

If Father Khan has a fit person to take charge of Eagle Division,

please let him take good care of it.

♫ 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