Original subtitles

♫ 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.

Mobei Princess.

Even if Zhixi was not willing to ally with you,

you didn’t have to kill him.

What?

It’s Mobei Princess.

Mobei Princess 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 the maid of Mobei Princess 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.

Everyone, stand down first.

This happened in Great Tang,

so I, Officer of Great Tang, will be responsible for it.

Luckily, you’re here.

The murderer is the maid of Mobei Princess.

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.

Young Master Wei.

Why are you hesitating?

Since you’ve found the evidence,

you can just report it.

Even if you’re afraid Mobei Princess will be involved,

you can’t just hide it.

He’s right.

Mobei Princess helped to bring about the alliance.

If she is a suspect,

the alliance will definitely be influenced.

But we can’t just hide it.

If Great Tang conceals the murderer,

it’ll influence the foundation of the alliance.

It’s the officer’s room.

Unauthorized people can’t 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’ve utterly embarrassed the desert.

You’re all warriors from each tribe.

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, Envoy 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 then 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 Great Tang.

Great Tang will surely treat you with 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 murderer.

Young Khan, please.

This is becoming complicated.

Who did this?

If only these peaceful days could last.

I hope every resident in Great 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 Great 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 disobey my wife’s order.

Let me help you.

Thank you.

I met good people today.

[Sifang Pavilion]

I’ve always thought

that he and I are in sync as mother and son.

I realized today,

that that’s not the case.

She’er has been away from me for too long.

He never knew what I did

and my intentions.

In stepping forward today to take the fall for Mimi Guli,

he’s disregarding me as his mother.

Should I punish him,

or should I punish myself?

Princess.

Don’t worry.

I’ll deal with it.

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

Right.

Bring Sheng Xin here tomorrow.

A long delay may cause trouble.

We need to hurry up.

I understand.

Changge.

I want to meet She’er.

Please help me to beg Young Master Wei

and let me meet She’er.

Why do you want to meet him?

I didn’t imagine that he’d take the blame for me.

I was his playmate and slave when we were young.

But he regarded me as his friend.

Actually, I feel bad for him.

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 Great 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?

She’er!

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 girl who’s kind, warmhearted,

and likes to help the weak.

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 been true to anyone again.

Today,

I just wanted to protect the person I want to protect for once.

She’er.

Thank you.

But we can’t be together.

This is my problem.

I shall leave now.

She’er.

Actually, in this world,

a lot of people aren’t what they seem,

like...

like me.

Maybe...

maybe I’m not as kind as you think.

I hope no matter what you encounter in the future,

follow your heart in making judgments.

Because you’re different from the others in the grasslands.

[May Blessings Abound]

Why are you so clumsy?

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 Prince of Sui also here?

Khan.

I’m alone now.

I can’t save you.

But I’ll find a way to inform A’Sun.

That’s right.

A’Sun is not dead.

If he knows your situation now,

he’ll come to save you.

[May Blessings Abound]

I lent you the Fish Token

and let Mimi Guli meet She’er.

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 She’er.

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 the alliance.

We’d better leave this case at that.

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 Great Tang.

I trust them.

And they trust me.

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

Changge.

I’m just worrying about you.

I have no other...

Save your worries.

If you’re talking about A’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]

Crown Prince.

How can you be so senseless?

Crown Prince.

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 desert 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 Li royal family?

Yang Cheng,

search about Li Jiancheng’s genealogy.

I think we’ll find something 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 be the top contributor.

If you want a prince title or become minister,

I can give everything that Tang Dynasty can’t give you.

Thank you, Princess.

Go ahead.

Yes.

We failed to frame Mobei Princess 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 distract 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.

[Embark in an Endeavor]

A man who has desire and fear

will be weak

and will be led by others.

Li Changge is that way.

Ashile Sun is the same.

Unfortunately,

She’er is that way too.

Princess,

it’s time to let Young Khan understand some things.

Since She’er was released,

he should come and greet me.

Khatun.

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’re finally reunited.

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 a cruel place 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 child.

[Dazzling Scenery]

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.

You lied about the battle situation 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 Mobei Princess.

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 don’t believe that I can’t embroider a nice one.

When will I be able...

to remove the fan for you in the wedding ceremony?

Who said I’ll marry you?

In Great 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 Nanny San 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?

Don’t worry.

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...

Candy figures.

Look.

Someone is selling candy figure.

I remember last time when I ate it,

we were in Luoyang.

Do you remember?

Of course.

The candy figure 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 think this sword really suits your aura.

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 Madam Jin]

Madam.

I’m Ashile Sun.

We’ve met before.

I’m here today

to propose marriage.

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 martial arts 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 Changge starve or feel cold.

And I won’t let anyone hurt her.

In my heart,

Changge is more important than my life.

[Memorial Tablet of Madam Jin]

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.

[Memorial Tablet of Madam Jin]

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 don’t worry, 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 Madam Jin]

[Letter of Proposing Marriage]

Candy figure, candy figure.

I finally found you, Princess.

Who are you?

I’m Crown Prince’s servant, Sheng Xin.

His Highness let me deliver a message for you.

He wants to see his cousin.

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 his cousin,

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.

Crown Prince 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