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♫ Those people, those affairs, those palace doors ♫

♫ One step into the commotions of this world ♫

♫ Listen to the wind, listen to the rain, listen to the endless ups and downs of life ♫

♫ Destiny indeed loves us ♫

♫ Look at the dreams sealed by the kiss of time ♫

♫ Remember half the life that's already been lived ♫

♫ In these red walls, remains one person ♫

♫ Wait for the dead of the night, wait for eternity ♫

♫ If the world is a storm, then everything in it must take refuge ♫

♫ I'll go with you ♫

♫ Traveling across thousands of mountains, don't be afraid of the wasteland ♫

♫ There'll be flowers on the side of the path ♫

♫ Love and hate are too messy; simply coming and going ♫

♫ The winds and clouds have not dissipated ♫

♫ Spring and fall are long; I can finally wander this mortal world with you ♫

[Rebel Princess]

[Episode 9]

If he was coming for me,

then the princess must be on the way to Ningshuo right now.

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Quick! Come here and help the young master up!

Be careful!

Help the young master get up.

Be careful! Be careful!

Be gentle. Very gentle.

Let's go.

You two, carry her to the woodshed.

Give her something to eat; or else, she'll starve to death.

Princess Consort is a daughter who is already married off.

So it looks like they're coming for you, Your Highness.

Guanglie, go with your sister at once to check the route from Huizhou to Ningshuo,

and strictly investigate all the merchants along the way.

As you ordered.

Your Highness, have you thought about this yet?

Princess Consort has been missing for three days already.

The news should have already reached those within the capital.

They clearly know that the princess consort is missing

and yet Xu Shou is still planning to hold a seven-day military parade.

Entertain that Xu Shou well.

Take very good care of him.

- Yes. - Yes.

Your Highness, Su Jin'er is here.

Jin'er? It's windy and snowing very hard outside. Why are you here?

Third Prince, Your Highness, I beg you to please save Princess Consort.

What's happened to A'Wu?

- Princess Consort has been kidnapped. - Kidnapped?

Jin'er and Princess Consort live in Huizhou and did not have a quarrel with anyone.

We've looked for her everywhere,

but we can't find any trace of her.

I didn't know what else to do,

so I came to the Imperial Mausoleum by myself to look for you.

Let's go. I'll go with you.

Third Prince, you can't go.

You are confined here in the Imperial Mausoleum to atone for your mother's crime.

If you leave, then you will be punished.

Besides, Prime Minister and Prince Yuzhang will definitely be looking for her as well.

Do you want me to sit by and do nothing? [Imperial Mausoleum]

Third Prince, doing this will give others ammunition against you.

Forgive me for being frank, but the Xie family is already disgraced.

You don't have any backing in the court anymore.

The Imperial Mausoleum is heavily guarded, so how will you get out?

I promised A'Wu to look after her forever,

no matter how much suffering I have to endure.

Master, it's freezing outside. Please put on a cloak.

Let's go.

This Princess Consort Yuzhang is quite a beauty.

No wonder Young Master can't bear to hurt her.

The more beautiful she is, the more she will suffer at Young Master's hands.

Think about it.

Which one of the beauties by Young Master's side had a good ending?

X-Xiao Ye...

Who did you just call pretty right then?

Xiao Ye is the prettiest.

If you say one more word, I will cut your tongue out.

Bring her out. Young Master wants to see her.

- Something's happened! - Bad News! - Something's wrong!

- Bad News! - Something's wrong!

- Bad news! - Bad news! Bad news! Something's happened!

- Something bad has happened. - What?

- Third Prince disappeared. - Third Prince disappeared.

- Quickly! - Come quickly!

- Go look for him! - Go find him!

- You both go, too. - Third Prince has disappeared.

How's it going?

Su'er.

Mother.

Why did you come home so late?

A few friends came from out of town, so I showed them around.

Any news from the palace?

Don't worry, Mother. Uncle is already awake.

He just needs some more time to recuperate.

Then that's good.

Any letters from your younger sister recently?

Just a few days ago, she sent someone asking me to send her more plum wine.

This child, already somebody's wife,

yet still acting like a child.

How can I feel at ease?

What's there to worry about? She's a regular little demon king.

Now that there's no one to mind her over there, she's even more carefree and happy.

Su'er, how can you say that about your own younger sister?

Mother, I rushed to greet you as soon as I came back.

I'm still pretty dirty from going out.

Why don't I go clean myself up first?

Go then, and you call A'Wu a little demon king.

Take a look at yourself. You don't have the air of a young lord at all.

I know that I will always be a child in your heart.

A'Wu, your brother is useless.

I couldn't protect you well.

Where are you?

Young Master.

Young Master, we brought her here.

Let her come in.

Come in.

Come closer.

[Helan Zhen, Prince of Hulan]

Lying next to you in the carriage,

you smelled so lovely.

I wanted to see what you looked like.

Looks like you are quite the unparalleled beauty.

Xiao Qi is very fortunate.

Come sit on the bed.

It's too cold here. Warm my body for me.

- Young Master! - Get out.

Get out.

- Young Master, she's Xiao Qi's— - Get out!

This illness has put you at death's door,

yet you still have the energy to humiliate women.

You've got some guts.

If you really wanted to kill me,

you would have done so when you kidnapped me.

Killing me is not your real purpose.

I'm very useful to you.

You won't kill me for now.

Useful.

Very useful.

But it depends on how I will use you.

Say... What if your insufferable husband found out

how his newly wedded bride

got ruined by the man from Liupan he once trampled on

and lost her chastity,

what would he think?

Scoundrel!

Pitiable little thing.

Do you know how your husband

won all of his illustrious battles?

Do you know how many bodies

were sacrificed for his noble title?

You're lying.

The empress has arrived.

- Greetings to Your Majesty the Empress. - Rise.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, there is something I must ask you.

Do you know that A'Wu was kidnapped in Huizhou?

A'Wu...

A'Wu has come?

Let her come in and play chess with me. I've been waiting for her for a long time.

Your Majesty!

Where's A'Wu?

Summon her to the palace.

You interrupted my thoughts.

I don't remember which move I should make next.

Nevermind.

There's one more thing,

Zitan escaped from the Imperial Mausoleum on his own a few days ago.

This is a severe crime.

Now, he has also disappeared.

Does Your Majesty also not know that?

Zitan?

Why was Zitan in the Imperial Mausoleum?

Do you think he's the one who kidnapped A'Wu?

Who did you say kidnapped Zitan?

I can't get you to understand anything.

Nevermind. I'll come back when I find your beloved Third Prince.

Returning to the palace.

Farewell to Your Majesty the Empress.

Farewell to Your Majesty the Empress.

Xue Dao’an, shouldn't you be close by His Majesty's side?

Where did you just go?

Replying to Your Majesty's inquiry. His Majesty hasn't slept well the last few nights and keeps on waking up.

This old servant just went to the Imperial Physician Hall

to obtain some prescriptions for his sleep.

Is His Majesty still taking his medications every day?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Eunuch Xue, you can be considered an old hand in this palace.

Remember that it's your duty to take care of His Majesty.

It is also your only chance to talk to me.

Other than that, you don't need to worry about anything else.

If I find you scheming behind my back,

I will not let you off.

This old servant dares not.

Farewell to Her Majesty.

Your Majesty, I've already sent someone to look for His Highness the Third Prince.

We will bring him to you as soon as we have any news.

Very well.

And the little princess?

Princess Consort...

Do you know how it feels

for the elderly to bury the young with their very own hands?

Have you ever seen women, children, and elderly [Xiao]

lying dead by the side of the road? [Liupan]

All of this was bestowed on us by Xiao Qi. [King of Hulan's banner]

I know.

That is the cruelty of war.

I also know...

that was Xiao Qi's last resort in order to protect Great Cheng.

I even know...

If it weren't for Liupan going back on its word...

You're seeking death!

Xiao Ye is not in Young Master's heart.

But I have you in my heart.

Scram.

That vixen.

Xiao Qi didn't commit any wrong.

That lantern festival we saw was so lively!

You can't even imagine

all the delicious food...

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Taking a risk!

Want to run away?

- How dare you offend Young Master! - Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye, stop!

Young Master's orders, no one can hurt her.

How is Young Master?

Come.

- Xiao Ye— - Scram.

Is there news about A'Wu?

The private guards have some news.

A few days ago, there was a couple in Huizhou

who fell into the river and drowned.

That's the second day after A'Wu went missing.

That day, there was also a funeral procession exiting the city.

The coroner was accompanying a male corpse to be buried outside of the city.

But there was no sign of his family returning after the funeral.

Were they killed to keep the secret?

Did they find any trace of the people who left the city?

The private guards had been chasing all leads.

They finally found some leads on the road to Ningshuo.

They must be after Prince Yuzhang.

But they may have changed identities.

The private guards temporarily lost the lead.

Even so, if the kidnappers haven't accomplished their goal yet,

then A'Wu will not be harmed.

My people are also heading toward Ningshuo and will rescue her.

Ningshuo?

I heard from Zilong that half a month ago,

Xu Shou left to deliver new military rations to Ningshuo under an imperial decree.

He used to serve under Marquis Xie years ago.

I know.

Without the emperor's backing, they can't make a huge ruckus.

The emperor is so crazy and muddleheaded. He won't live for much longer.

It's A'Wu who has us so worried right now.

There should be movements in Ningshuo, right?

Apparently, there are still a few days left.

Is it perfectly safe to do so?

Rest assured, Your Highness. Helan Zhen has a complicated past history.

He and Xiao Qi have a deep hatred for each other.

This scheme is a collaboration

between Marquis Xie and the people of Liupan.

As long as Xiao Qi dies, then the Ningshuo army is without a leader.

It's not enough.

I'm not worried about Helan Zhen and his Liupan rebels.

Right now, I'm worried about Xu Shou.

Duke Huan, you must know,

we did not place this chess piece ourselves.

If we make a mistake and he gets control of the army, then won't we have raised a tiger in our own backyard?

Your Highness, you are underestimating Wang Lin.

Right now, Wang Lin and the empress are heading the state.

How would he let Xu Shou get control of the army?

How dare they! These old fogies.

All they say day and night is "Please reconsider, Crown Prince. Please reconsider."

I don't know what they want me to reconsider.

Just wait until my coronation. I'll give them something to think twice about.

Crown Prince, what's wrong?

What's making you so furious?

Younger Sister A'Wu has been kidnapped for many days, but we still don't have any news or leads.

Today I, as Crown Prince, wanted to issue an imperial decree.

If we activated all armies across the county to look for her,

I'm sure we would find Younger Sister A'Wu and the crooks holding her hostage.

Who would have thought that as soon as I said it, a bunch of senior ministers stood up and opposed my idea!

Even Uncle didn't agree and he even lectured me.

Crown Prince, don't be angry.

I know that you grew up with Younger Sister A'Wu

and have deep feelings for her.

These old ministers are too dogmatic.

Do you think I'm doing the right thing?

I think that Your Highness is a brilliant and decisive man who values his relationships.

You will be a brilliant emperor in the future.

No wonder A'Wu is so close to you and wants me to treat you well.

My crown princess is naturally better than those other brainless floozies.

Get over here.

What are you looking at?

Raise your hand.

I should have killed you yesterday.

I have no quarrel with you.

Why are you treating me like this?

I don't know what love potion you gave Young Master.

Water is so precious, yet he wants to waste it for your bath.

Wash. Wash yourself well then.

Helan Zhen is nothing but an animal,

yet you are so devoted to him.

Say it once more.

I said that your Young Master is just a beast.

- This subject greets Prince Yuzhang. - Is the imperial envoy here?

Yes. I will go get him.

Sir, Prince Yuzhang is here.

- Prince Yuzhang. - Imperial Envoy.

Please.

Please sit.

I heard that Prince Yuzhang is not one to drink wine.

So I have some good tea from the capital city.

The imperial envoy came from afar.

This place is remote and desolate, not nearly as pleasant as the capital city.

Please forgive us for our limited hospitality.

How is the tea?

What a nice tea indeed.

I only just heard that Princess Consort was kidnapped by crooks?

I don't know what kind of people would have the gall?

Your Highness, please be reassured,

Princess Consort is not a normal woman.

I'm sure she can turn misfortunes into blessings.

I hope so.

Seems like my trip here has brought additional trouble for you. [Xu Shou, Imperial Envoy]

But the Imperial Edict is more important than anything else. [Xu Shou, Imperial Envoy]

Although the emperor has already awakened, he is still recuperating in bed.

Crown Prince is overseeing the nation's affairs

and is afraid there may be unrest at the northern border, so he sent me here.

The battles are endless,

so I hope the Your Highness can understand.

Military affairs are neverending,

Between personal affairs and affairs of state,

- I know which one is more important. - Good.

Imperial Envoy, last month was my father-in-law's birthday.

I don't know, did you attended his banquet?

I left the capital half a month ago,

so I didn't get to celebrate Prime Minister's birthday.

It was really too bad.

I see.

Then I hope Imperial Envoy can wait a few days more.

We hope that our military exhibition will not disappoint you.

Sounds good.

Thank you, Princess Consort, for not killing me.

Princess Consort Yuzhang indeed has a beauty that can summon a thousand ships.

After cleaning yourself up, you are even more enticing.

I want to make you regret not killing me.

You're celebrating too early.

I didn't expect

a heartless killer like Prince Yuzhang

would be able to manage to marry such a merciful princess consort.

Very interesting.

I just don't want my hand to be sullied by your filthy blood.

You really know how to defend him.

It's too bad that he doesn't know how to treasure and take care of the women close to him.

Xiao Ye, didn't this girl just try to harm Young Master?

So, why does Young Master still want her to serve him?

Isn't he afraid that she's going to go crazy again?

She wouldn't dare!

If she touches even another hair on Young Master's head,

I'll kill her!

Do you think Young Master took a fancy to her?

She's not worthy.

She's just a stupid piece of bait.

In a few more days, he'll feed her to the dogs.

He could bear to run away from such a beauty,

on his wedding night no less.

I happen to like women like you.

Young Master!

Get out.

Get out!

What a bunch of brainless fools.

Everyone, keep out!

Is everything all right?

Everyone in the world knows that you've been wronged.

Why are you still putting up a brave front?

You haven't served Xiao Qi like this yet, yes?

Xiao Qi doesn't want you.

He is not in the mood for this.

Yet you reject me again and again.

Are you looking down on me? Huh?

The imperial envoy said he left the capital half a month ago.

Actually, it would only take them 10 days,

so why did they spend such a long time along the way?

Right.

The imperial decree decided the day of the parade.

How could he delay the schedule?

- Huai'en. - Here.

Take your men and keep a close watch on all of them.

Don’t stop them from doing anything.

Don’t wake up a sleeping dog.

Yes.

You want me to respect you?

Well, you can battle with Xiao Qi squarely on the battlefield

rather than insulting a woman here.

It’s not revenge.

You are a part of my revenge.

Your ancestors must feel ashamed of you.

My ancestors?

I long disgraced my ancestors 20 years ago.

So what if I do it one more time today?

- Son of a bitch. - Yes, I am.

You bastard.

If your mother, your sisters,

or the women in your family get raped like this, how would you feel?

No one is allowed to mention my mother.

Good for you.

Come on.

Stab me deeper.

If I die,

all your plans will be in vain.

Wang Xuan, I really looked down on you.

Your Majesty, time to take your medicine.

No.

How about calling the imperial physician?

I'm old.

In my heart,

you are forever the vigorous young man just coming to the throne.

By the way, you've served me for dozens of years.

Xue Dao'an,

I feel... a bit sad today.

Your Majesty,

so do I.

Don't you think...

that I am cruel?

I wouldn't dare to say that.

I know Your Majesty's heart is grieving.

Your Majesty, you have been looking after A'Wu ever since she was little.

I'll only dare to ask,

does the princess really have to die?

Among A'Wu and Zitan, only one can live.

My time is almost up.

I'm only doing this to A'Wu for the sake of the Ma family's territories.

I understand.

From today on...

there will be no one who will play chess with me anymore.

Are you trying to instruct me on how to get things done?

We wouldn't dare.

Just that if you waste too much time here,

I am afraid that you will miss out on the future important affairs one must deal with.

If it wasn't for that vixen who harmed our master—

Xiao Ye! Tomorrow, during this time, we should set out.

It won't take more than two days to get to Ningshuo from here on foot.

But I would like to add one more condition to what we have agreed upon.

Now then, My Prince, what is your condition?

I want... that woman.

There are a lot of women on the Central Plains, most probably you—

Wang Xuan. I only want Wang Xuan.

My master ordered that no one of the Wang family can be left alive.

This time, I'm afraid that you'll have to be disappointed.

Where are we going?

What about your master? I want to see him!

You haven't seen me but for a moment

and you already miss me.

What?

If you don't get in, they will take out the whip and beat you.

Set out!

Where are you taking me?

For a reunion with your husband.

To Ningshuo?

I am still thinking about what you told me.

You said I hadn't done wrong.

But you know...

that in this world, there was only one person who told me that before.

Who?

My mother.

If your mother was to know what you are doing now,

she would for sure say you are wrong.

She hasn't been in this world for a long time already.

Everything I am doing now, it's for my mother.

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Master, we can already see the border of Ningshuo.

Go to Changfeng Post.

Yes. Move on to Changfeng Post.

♫ The fear of rain and tears stain your plume ♫

♫ Time chases the distance of soldiers ♫

♫ There is still a limit to what you can miss ♫

♫ Why are there guests in this world? ♫

♫ Tears can be deceiving, love is hard to fake ♫

♫ I hear the wind withers and dies as if it's singing a thousand songs of sadness ♫

♫ In my dreams, I see you smiling like a painting ♫

♫ I'll be going to you on my horse ♫

♫ Return to your gentleness ♫

♫ I can't let go of my heart, I can't let go ♫

♫ Waiting for the sea to changed and wash away the burden ♫

♫ Spend time with you ♫

♫ Because of you, I've lived a lifetime of prosperity ♫

♫ Waiting for the sea clouds to fade away ♫

♫ Home at all corners of the earth ♫

♫ We will meet again in spring, autumn, winter, and summer ♫

♫ For us, the moment that we've met ♫

♫ With the pace of a lifetime ♫

♫ To struggle, to worry ♫

♫ I will leave the world for your promise ♫

♫ Waiting for the sea to wash away the lead ♫

♫ Spend time with you ♫

♫ Because of you, I've lived a lifetime of prosperity♫

♫ When the sea has changed, the universe will already be changed ♫

♫ Home at all corners of the earth ♫

♫ We meet again in spring, autumn, winter, and summer ♫