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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 13]

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Princess Consort, the prince has been standing outside for the fourth night in a row.

I am becoming more and more familiar with life in Ningshuo.

But ever since that night when Xiao Qi told me the truth,

I don't know how to face him.

Prime Minister is here.

Uncle, you're finally here.

- Your Highness the Crown Prince. - Uncle, can you please quickly come up with a strategy to get the troops to retreat?

Why don't I tell you what I thought of first.

If we can't make them leave by force, then we can prepare some extra silver and gold as rewards,

Give all this to Royal Uncle.

If that's still not enough, then we can make him Prince Regent.

What do you think about that?

Prince Jianning is the commander of a border province.

Do you think he's that easy to deal with?

Then, what does he want?

Unless he's really coming for the throne?

Long'er, listen to your uncle first.

What I'm worried about isn't him.

Ever since the emperor became ill...

First, there's the unstable situation in the northwest.

Xu Shou worked with Hulan to assassinate Xiao Qi.

Prince Jianning then chose this time to enter the capital.

Don't you think it's all too strange?

Older Brother means...

Northwest, Jiangnan.

They look like they are two different affairs,

but I'm afraid that they are all the same matter.

Same matter! Are you saying that this series of events were all planned together by the same people?

That means there will be even greater schemes coming, right?

What are we going to do, Empress Mother?

Looks like someone is taking advantage of Emperor Father's illness to usurp the throne.

You are the crown prince! Can you try not to panic when discussing these matters?

Ease your anger, Older Brother.

Can Older Brother provide some advice?

Prince Jianning has been training his soldiers for many years.

Now that he has made his move, he won't be easily dissuaded.

As of right now, the northwest is temporarily stable.

Given the urgency of this situation,

I commanded Xiao Qi to take 100,000 of the Ningshuo army and head for Jiangnan last night.

Hopefully, he can delay the rebels at Liuzhen.

Liuzhen and the capital...

are only 3 to 5 days by a fast horse.

It is also a critical place in the capital's defenses.

I've already ordered the Commander of the Imperial Guard, Wang Xu, to lead the Imperial Guard

and also prepare extra rations and weapons for the military camp near the capital, just in case.

- As always, Uncle has the best plans. - But in my heart, I am not sure we will succeed.

Ever since A'Wu married Xiao Qi, she has undergone many dangers.

Did we make a wrong move with her?

Isn't this all because—

- It's all my fault. - The fault doesn't lie with you and me.

It's because it's the way of the world. And the way of the world is unstable right now.

A'Wu, as a daughter of the Wang clan, she must shoulder her responsibilities.

This is all a part of her fate.

There is nothing we can do about it.

I need to go inspect the defenses with the Commander of the Imperial Guard.

Farewell.

Uncle. Uncle!

Everyone can leave.

I'm fine serving it by myself.

Princess Consort, it is meal time.

Looks like you are becoming familiar with me.

You're getting braver, too.

This is the braised meat the Great Prince especially sent over to nourish Princess Consort's body.

If there's any wine, that would be even better.

Princess Consort wants to drink wine?

The prince doesn't normally drink wine,

so there is no wine in the manor.

If Princess Consort wants to drink some,

I can try to come up with a plan.

[Ningshuo]

♫ In the flames of war, one general is victorious as thousands die ♫

Have you seen Xiao Qi in person before?

It's that three-headed, six limbed monster.

♫ The disputes are discussed insincerely ♫

♫ Common people suffer greatly ♫

♫ Chasing the light with you on a warhorse for life ♫

♫ Not for the unfounded fame before or after death ♫

♫ My only wish is to see the world with no contention ♫

♫ Never afraid nor weak, I shall live and die with you ♫

♫ A lifetime of love melts in your eyes ♫

♫ Don't waste this life, don't repent, don't regret, don't die ♫

You are my princess consort.

You are the woman who will experience life and death with me.

♫ A promise of a lifetime, why fear that life is like a dream? ♫

♫ My heart only has you, what's the use of having the world? ♫

♫ With a wave of a hand, clouds fade, winds become gentle, and horses freely rush out into the world ♫

How did a little girl like you learn to drink?

My father loves to drink.

When he drank too much, he would force me to drink.

If I didn't drink, then he'd beat me.

He'd beat me so much that I couldn't even walk the next day.

Where is your father?

He passed away a long time ago.

Mother is gone, too.

Sometimes, I wish he'd come back to beat me one more time.

But I can't detect him anymore.

I'm the only one left.

I wish my father would hit me,

instead of lying to me.

- Cherry wine, - Cherry wine,

- scents of the fourth month, - scents of the fourth month,

- the captivating red and tender purple is for you to choose - the captivating red and tender purple is for you to choose

- those whose youth has passed prefer to be young - those whose youth has passed prefer to be young

- to get my younger sister to forever smile. - to get my younger sister to forever smile.

I can't smile at you anymore.

Go,

Older Brother Zitan.

Xiao Qi, what are you doing?

Don't try to take my clothes off. Where were you on our wedding night?

You're trying to take my clothes off now?

You still haven't gotten over that in your heart?

It's fine.

You will understand one day.

I don't understand. Xiao Qi!

Tell me.

Who are you to me?

Who am I to you?

Yes.

In your heart,

I must still be that three-headed, six-limbed monster.

The bad fellow who left you on your wedding night.

The Prince Yuzhang who schemed with your father to obtain political power?

And that's why you are so guarded against me.

Yes.

You are that bad fellow.

You are that monster.

Why did you leave me all alone?

You are that bad man.

- You are that monster. - All right, all right, all right.

Why did you leave me all alone?

What Princess Shangyang?

Here with me,

you are always that arrogant little girl at the lantern festival,

the determined woman who looked death in the eye at the chasm.

It's all right.

Your clothes are wet from the wine.

I just wanted to take them off so you could sleep better.

I don't need you to take care of me.

Tell me.

Who are you to me?

I'm your husband.

Regardless of whether you accept it or not,

you are already Princess Consort Yuzhang.

Even if you haven't accepted me yet,

I've already resolutely accepted you.

Your Highness the Second Prince.

Duke Huan.

I just heard that Wang Lin wants to move the Ningshuo army to Jiangnan.

Duke Huan, who do you think will win between Prince Jianning and Xiao Qi?

Although Xiao Qi excels in battle,

it's difficult for two fists to deal with four hands.

Prince Jianning has been training soldiers for many years.

Right now, Prince Jianning and I are in total agreement.

How can we not win?

If it's as you say

and Prince Jianning wins?

Then we proceed with our plan.

Prince Jianning enters the capital to help you ascend the throne.

From then on, the world belongs to you.

I'm just a prince.

Once Prince Jianning enters the palace with his soldiers

and takes control of state affairs,

whether he lets me take the throne or he takes it for himself, who knows?

Your Highness, don't worry about this matter.

He wanted the throne 20 years ago.

Tell me, Duke Huan, why would he help me now?

This... When the time comes,

you will understand.

Master, please be reassured.

I have sent more forces. We will not fail again.

If the first attempt failed, the second attempt may fail, too.

Last time, when our plans failed

Xiao Qi became even more guarded.

Success will be extremely difficult now.

Master, this time I bribed people within Xiao Qi's army.

As long as Xiao Qi leaves the army base,

he will definitely die.

Good.

If this plan succeeds,

when I, Xie Yuan, will return to the court,

you will be the General of Ningshuo.

Thank you, Master!

Go.

Master, Second Prince sent a courier to see you.

Tell him to come in.

Have you settled matters?

I already sent silver to Yi'er's family.

It's enough for her dowry.

It's just that Xing'er cries all day.

She doesn't know what's good for her.

She has served the prince.

If we mistreat them...

Princess Consort is kind and compassionate.

This is we servants' blessing.

Princess Consort, I have one more thing to ask.

The Prince has always slept alone...

Now that the Princess Consort's body is getting better,

will you be treating the prince less coldly?

- This— - Madam Lu.

Are all the servants in Ningshuo this forward?

Please forgive me, I have spoken too much.

I heard that you have been managing the manor for years now.

Do not forget,

that all your actions are an example for the servants.

I will remember Princess Consort's teaching.

Replying to Princess Consort. The prince just came by.

He requests Princess Consort to go to his study.

Is there something urgent?

I am not sure.

Go inform the prince that I will immediately head over.

Yes.

Your Highness, Prince Jianning has moved his soldiers and is heading north.

He is almost at Cangshui.

Prince Jianning is usually cautious, yet he's making such a big move this time.

Did he receive a secret decree?

Send this news to all six towns on the northern border immediately.

Huai'en, recheck the rations for each regiment.

Be ready to leave at a moment's notice.

All right. Go prepare.

Yes.

How come you only have generals who don't know etiquette by your side?

Now that you're not drunk, you're looking down on people for being crude?

Then, why don't you take a sniff and see if I still have the scent of alcohol on me?

There seems to be none.

Are you going out to war?

Prince Jianning is revolting while your uncle, the emperor, is ill.

Right now, his army is already heading toward the capital.

Then, when are you leaving?

Within the next couple of days.

Once the war starts, the civilians will suffer again.

It's unavoidable.

A'Wu, I want to take you somewhere.

How do you know my nickname?

Your father sent you a letter from the capital.

- Where is the letter? - We can take a look when we come back.

Let's go.

We are here.

What are you bringing me here for?

To pick a horse.

Are you taking me with you to war?

After you pick a horse, go change into local clothes.

Are we secretly inspecting the local towns?

Don't shout.

Prince. Princess Consort.

This is my "Mojiao".

You can pick a horse for yourself.

I want this one.

You know how to whistle, too?

Aside from martial arts and battle strategy,

what you know, I may know as well.

These are the grasslands of Ningshuo. They span hundreds of miles.

On that mountain over there, the snow has accumulated for thousands of years and it never melts away.

No one has ascended more than halfway up that mountain.

The locals say that the mountain peaks are home to the gods.

Mortals may not enter.

Outside of the great palaces,

there is overwhelming awe of nature.

It is mightier than the will of the imperial family.

The grasslands over there are boundless.

Want to see who's better at horseback riding?

Fine. You win.

You let me win.

Where are you taking me to?

We can't get back tonight. We'll have to camp out in the grasslands.

Are there any wolves here?

There are no wolves, but there are people.

It's so beautiful.

Is it this lively here every night?

Today is Hulan's Moonrise Festival.

It's similar to our Ghost Festival. (Hungry Ghost Festival - Signifies opening of hell so the ghosts may roam for food and drink. Bonfires are lit as a burnt offering)

Are they all people of Hulan?

Not all of them.

But they didn't even ask our identity,

yet they are so hospitable!

Do they know you?

Not exactly. The people of the grasslands are hospitable.

There are many ethnic groups here.

They all live on the grasslands and intermarry, so they are now melting into one group.

So, they just remain very hospitable.

I heard them praising you.

Praising me? Praising me for what?

They say your eyes are as bright as the moon.

Your smile is sweet like honey.

Do you also agree with them?

This is the first time I heard such simple and honest praises.

But Hulan and Great Cheng have been at war for many years.

There is a deep enmity on both sides.

How can the people here be happy and harmonious?

Hulan and Great Cheng have always relied on each other, too.

Over the hundreds of years of war, the only people who suffer are the common folk.

This is our specialty: roast mutton. Please enjoy.

Is it good?

Can you dance with me?

You have to see if she is willing.

Are you his woman?

I want to invite him for a dance, will you allow me?

I...

I do not allow it.

Why not?

Because he is my husband.

Fine. Nice job!

Wait!

Nice! Great!

Nice! Nice! Nice!

By the grassland rules, if a man accepts a woman's invitation to dance,

then he wants to be her lover.

What if she already has someone else in her heart?

Then it depends on who is in her heart.

Then... I need to find a man to dance with me.

You dare?

Of course, I dare!

Do you like it?

I really like it.

I have never seen such a beautiful place.

I haven't been so happy for such a long time.

Wait for the war to end and then we will travel around the world together.

We will see the vastness of the East Sea, how tumultuous West Shu is,

the enchantment of Southern Yunnan, and the bewitching Northern part.

The beauty of the mountains and the rivers and this whole wide world

which exceeds your imagination by far.

Let's seek out a place with picturesque scenery

and build a small log cabin.

We could pick chrysanthemums and gather bamboo.

Just wander freely around Nanshan.

Get up at sunrise and work until sunset.

Stop!

Chase them!

Faster!

Stop! Chase them!

Stop there!

Don't let them get away!

Let's go!

That way! Chase them!

This used to be our army's horse foraging fields here.

This is the shack where they would keep watch.

The weather temperature is significantly noticeable on this steppe.

When the sun hides behind the mountains, it becomes freezing.

Once the sun sets down, the fog rolls in.

The night is really hard to bear.

You can make a fire!

When fighting battles and marching around, you've got to master these abilities.

This...

Will it light up like that?

It's perfectly fine.

♫ 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 change 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 ♫

♫ 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 ♫

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♫ 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 change 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 in this life ♫

♫ 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 ♫