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♪Confessing to the moon in the rustling wind back then♪

♪Like a boat being swallowed up among the cities♪

♪Watching the flowers fall in unease, worries and troubles fill my mind♪

♪Am I going to where I want♪

♪To stay or to leave, you decide♪

♪Nations are different♪

♪One without desire is one that is not alive♪

♪Looking at the sky side by side♪

♪We've gotten closer with time♪

♪One glance, the city of Chang'an is bare♪

♪Among the ridiculous people and things is me♪

=Dream of Chang'An=

=Episode 16=

Time waits for no one.

Take them away!

Yes.

Start walking!

Get up! Now!

Get up!

Keep walking!

No!

Keep walking.

No!

Keep moving.

Move.

Where is the Military Advisor?

Where is the Military Advisor?

He's...

- Where is the Military Advisor? - He's...

at the Yuzhen Hall.

He's long gone.

Tell me.

Where is he now?

I don't know

where he is now.

All I know is that

he wants to marry

Princess Misha to His Majesty.

Other than that,

I know nothing.

Princess Liu Misha, isn't it?

So, you want to be our next Empress.

Report!

The three Princes and the six Pieces

are in Donglin.

I invite you to a game

at Sunny Rain Pavilion.

By the Morning Dew Stranger.

This is interesting.

Tell me,

did your Military Advisor

join the forces of Zhenwu eight years ago?

Yes.

He came to us eight years ago.

Great.

It seems like Zheng Wu wasn't the only remnant

from the Morning Dew Rebellion.

Sir, are you going?

He's no one.

He's not worth my time.

It doesn't matter if the others go there.

But Yanzhi...

If she fails

to break free from this predicament,

she is not worthy

of becoming our Chess Overseer.

No.

You must stop His Majesty.

Why?

Maybe it would work.

But what about the future?

Qiu Ziliang is a bloodthirsty hyena.

But Zheng Lu and Li Xu

are far from being virtuous.

Don't forget,

They got rid of three Chancellors.

That created a power vacancy,

sending the Imperial Court into disarray.

If the Morning Dew rebellion comes to fruition,

who do you think will control the army

after Qiu Ziliang's death?

Qiu Ziliang is an eunuch.

He got his power from the Emperor.

Zheng Lu and Li Xu's greed

wants more than just power.

If their rebellion is successful,

His Majesty will definitely

become those villains' puppet.

If they fail,

Qiu Ziliang will want

his payback.

It's a time of turmoils.

We can't stay our hands out of this.

Master,

I'll head for the palace and stop my brother.

Go!

Prince Yi.

It's late into the night.

Where are you going?

Grand Empress Dowager's birthday is around the corner.

I wish to discuss the celebration

with my brother.

His Majesty is asleep.

I could

pass the message for you.

I'll tell His Majesty.

It's not very urgent.

I'll tell him when I meet him.

Wait.

Prince Yi.

The Grand Empress Dowager loves a good play.

Let's put up a play.

Wouldn't that be a sound plan?

Sure.

No.

The plan was leaked.

I bet Qiu Ziliang

has started suspecting.

But who leaked it?

We have no time

to find out who leaked it.

We must prevent the situation from getting worse.

But I'm afraid it's already too late.

Master,

you could tell me anything.

The only person who can save His Majesty

and the nation of Daxing

is you.

Your path ahead

is that of a sinner's.

(No one will understand your reasons.)

(Everyone will loathe you.)

Even those closest to you

will look at you with disappointment.

(However,)

(you have been bestowed with a great responsibility.)

(Without experiencing)

(the immense pain,)

(you will never reach your goal.)

Sir.

Wang Yang got away.

I'll get him.

(Your path ahead)

(is that of a sinner's.)

(Without experiencing)

(the immense pain,)

(you will never reach your goal.)

(The part behind the heart,)

(is protected by the rib cage and the spine.)

(Aim at that point.)

(With enough projectile speed)

(and the right force, the arrow)

(will be stuck between the bones.)

(The person might survive the wound.)

Master.

Master.

Your Majesty.

What's the matter?

Was it a nightmare?

Yu'er.

You once told me

that my past...

has brought me great suffering.

So I should move on.

Even though Han Yue

might have been wronged...

and that I

deserved the worst form of death,

would you still...

be by my side?

I will.

Do you mean it?

Han Yue might have been wronged,

but the way he exacts his revenge

was too cruel and gruesome.

It was unspeakable.

Your Majesty had done terrible things,

but Your Majesty regret it

is now trying to make amends.

So...

when I told you

to have a different life,

I'd be there for you.

Cheng Ruoyu.

I'll hold you

to your words.

Yu'er.

What's wrong?

Yu'er.

I'm fine.

I'm only a little hungry.

You're hungry.

Then you should sleep.

Close your eyes.

Come.

Imagine...

Imagine

we were at the West Market

for the osmanthus cake.

They just came out of the oven.

The topping...

is a layer of fudge.

The osmanthus petals

are sprinkled on the fudge.

The whole West Market

is full of osmanthus petals' fragrances.

I'd buy you

your favorite

braised trotters.

It's juicy but not too greasy.

Just one bite

will cover your mouth in grease.

By the way,

I'd buy you

your favorite wontons.

You got the big wontons.

You could have

as many as you like.

Okay?

Your Majesty.

I'm starving.

Do you have an escape plan?

Does it matter

if I have one?

If you have a plan,

you must leave this place.

We'll stall Han Yue for you.

Get us backup.

If you don't have a plan,

I hope

you could lend us a hand in ending this.

Your Highness.

Is there a way

to get out of here?

On the way here,

I left some markings.

I believe Yuan Du

will be here very soon.

But the catch is that

even if we leave this place,

Lucong and Zhenwu

are already caught up in this.

The slightest conflict

will result in disorder in the prefectures.

So what do we do now?

Yu'er.

Leave with Yuan Do when he's arrived.

Send the letters to Lucong and Zhenwu.

Tell them the whole story.

Yanzhi.

You know the layout

of the contraptions.

We need you to stall Han Yue.

Your Majesty.

It's time to recall Li Deyun.

Li Deyun?

Who's that?

Qiu Ziliang was very wary of him.

I doubt he would let Li Deyun step into the city.

Now is the chance of a lifetime.

While Qiu Ziliang and Han Yue are too busy with the power struggle,

Li Deyun could solve the conflicts

that involves the Imperial Court,

Lucong and Zhenwu

at the moment.

The assassin from Lucong

tried to take out His Majesty and Princess Misha.

The Military Advisor of Zhenwu imprisoned His Majesty.

But Princess Misha wants to marry His Majesty.

This is a three-way conflict.

We need

a capable mediator.

Indeed.

Qiu Ziliang can't handle the official operations

of the Imperial Court.

As the one who triggered this conflict,

he can't show himself in public.

Li Deyun was born into a noble family.

He was reputable.

The prefectures' officials knew him.

He is the best man we have for a mediator.

How so?

Through marriage.

I will never marry her.

We could marry off a princess

to Zhenwu.

This crisis might also be

a great opportunity.

If we could resolve it properly,

this could be our chance

to reclaim control over the army.

A bunch of fools!

Before Qiu Ziliang is dead,

no one will leave this building.

This is not the end.

Do you have any plans?

I'm waiting for my father to come to my rescue.

(As I expected.)

(Li Deyun is now caught up in this.)

Sir.

Open it.

Sir.

Imprison the Princess in solitary confinement.

We can deal with her later.

As for...

Yes.

What do you want?

Where are you taking him?

- Princess! - Sun Lie!

- Princess! - Sun Lie!

- Princess! - Sun Lie!

Don't you dare forget this.

As long as I live,

I will have my revenge on you!

Sir.

She is a loose end.

Sir, are you planning

to seize control of Zhenwu's 80,000 soldiers?

Right Minister, a nice suggestion.

With the Shencai Army of 120,000 men strong,

we'll have enough leverage

to negotiate with those rebellious

military commissioners.

You have the power over thousands.

Why bother threatening the princes?

No one would give up on having greater power.

With those people waiting to strike us down,

this game

will be even more intriguing.

Master.

Qiu Ziliang

never went to the Sunny Rain Pavilion.

Ruoqing was right.

We must resort

to our second plan.

A second plan?

What is it?

General Han, you want

the Zhenwu Army so you could

go against Qiu Ziliang.

After the Morning Dew Rebellion failed

because Qiu Ziliang was on high alert

and we lack the military might.

I took advantage of Ninghe's return to Heng'an

to involve Zhenwu in my plot.

What I seek

are the 80,000 elite soldiers they have

to keep the Shencai Army in check.

Then you used the three Princess and six Pieces

to lure him into meeting you alone.

Yes.

But I never expected

that the Chess Overseer

would be you.

General Han,

you don't know Qiu Ziliang well enough.

All of us are merely pawns

for his bidding.

And he can replace any pawns he deems useless.

What do you propose?

We could learn from the Morning Dew Rebellion.

Qiu Ziliang knew

Zheng Lu and the rebels

were waiting in the Left Barrack.

But they went in anyway.

Why?

Because he was furious.

He was furious over the Late Emperor's betrayal.

So he insisted on killing

those who once humiliated him

to prove

the Late Emperor had made a grave mistake.

You mean...

Tell him my real identity.

I want him to know

the girl he raised with care

was actually Wang Yang's granddaughter.

I want him to know

I've been planning my revenge on him all this time.

What Qiu Ziliang hates the most

is contempt and betrayal.

So he will surely punish me

with his own hands.

The plan is too risky.

To rebuild Daxing,

this is a small price to pay.

It's been eight years.

I had been fighting this battle alone

before I met you, General Han.

It's Heaven's will that we rebuild this nation.

Tell Qiu Ziliang

Qiu Yanzhi's real identity

is Wang Ruoqing.

Yes.

Consider it done.

Wait.

Leave it to the Left Knight.

A sound plan.

Qiu Ziliang doesn't know

the Left Knight is our man.

No.

I want to find out whether

he would obey this order.

So your plan is...

He spent eight years in the Chess of Generals Camp.

Power has blinded his heart and soul.

Had he not lost

to Qiu Yanzhi while competing

for the title of Chess Overseer,

he would have betrayed me.

It can't be.

I hope so.

But we shall find out

very soon.

Master.

Qiu Ziliang doesn't know

Yanzhi's real identity.

If he knew,

he wouldn't let Wang Ruoqing

live to this day

and to let her

live as his own daughter.

Who's there?

Yu'er.

Yu'er.

Have some food.

Yu'er.

Your Majesty.

Your hand is so cold.

Your Majesty.

I'm fine.

I only need a nap.

Come, Yu'er.

Save the nap for later.

Come closer.

Every time I had a fever,

my mother do it for me.

Uncle.

Yu'er is burning up.

Her breathing is getting slower.

Your Majesty.

Yu'er is...

Prince Guang.

I'm fine.

Let me sleep for a little while.

- Just a little while. - Yu'er.

Be honest.

Your injury got worse.

You need medical attention.

Uncle.

What is going on?

Yu'er has been lying

so you wouldn't be worried.

Han Yue

hit her back during the fight.

Her heart meridian is damaged.

She needs immediate treatment,

or she might lose her life.

Guards.

Guards!

Your Majesty.

Guards!

Guards!

What is it?

Yu'er needs medical attention.

Medical attention.

No.

Why not?

- Yu'er. - With that injury,

you're not fit to be in charge of the Yuzhen Hall.

I can't believe

you actually hate me so deeply.

Indeed.

You are just the same as Cheng Xi.

You can't tell right from wrong,

and served the evildoers.

You pledged your loyalty to this puppet ruler.

Do you have any idea how many innocent lives

he helped killed for Qiu Ziliang

during the morning dew rebellion?

But fortunately,

I'll take you

to my master.

You may ask him

if he has a way to save your precious bodyguard.

Come with me.

No.

Yu'er.

Wait here.

I'll get you the medicine.

Don't go.

It's too risky.

It's too risky.

I don't need the medicine.

Fear not.

They won't take my life.

Don't go.

Yu'er.

Yu'er!

A beautiful bow.

During the Late Emperor's coronation,

he held a banquet at the Hanyuan Hall.

He gave you this now.

Its name

is Sanchun.

Prior to the Late Emperor's passing,

he gave up on luxuries,

he never neglected his duty.

He hoped to be a wise ruler.

But fate had other plans for him.

First,

Qiu Ziliang, the officer he trusted the most, betrayed him.

Then, the bother he loved the most stabbed him in the back.

He died with a grudge in his heart.

His dream of

"Gradual approach into Summer,

and rise in the Springtime"

had never come to fruition.

Before his passing,

he gave me a posthumous edict.

He ordered me to send it to Official Wang.

He wanted Prince Guang to have the throne.

But due to a battle,

the edict was lost.

You treacherous fool

who served that tyrant

took advantage of the opportunity.

Now,

write another edict.

Return the power you seized

via those despicable means

back to Prince Guang.

Don't have a conscience?

Noble Consort Wei died young,

Empress Xiao

took you in and raised you as her own son!

The Late Emperor gave you shelter and food,

he shared everything with you!

In the end,

you stabbed him in his back!

You worthless scoundrel!

You're a disgrace to the Qi family!

I'll say this again.

Are you writing the edict

or not?

Only in your dreams.

Only in my dreams?

Write it,

or I'll kill Cheng Ruoyu now!

You said so yourself.

I had the resolve to take

my brother's life.

She is but a mere woman

who means nothing to me.

Kill her if you want.

You can have the edict

over my dead body.

You...

A kind reminder for you.

It took Prince Guang

a tremendous amount of effort

to save Cheng Ruoyu from dying.

If you wanted to humiliate me,

make sure you know

what your future Emperor

would think of you.

However,

don't bother killing her

with your own hands.

Cheng Ruoyu suffered

great injury from her fight against you.

Without the medicine,

she will surely die.

What do you think

my uncle will think of you?

Get him out of my sight.

Yes.

Your Majesty.

Look closer.

Is it really her?

She looks like her.

The similarity is remarkable.

Are you sure?

Is she really Wang Ruoqing?

I'm not sure if she was Ms. Wang,

but she looks exactly the same

as Madam Wang in her younger days.

There is no doubt about it now.

The Feimang Arrows

are as agile as the Feifu Arrows.

But they have more range.

The Trident Arrows deal the greatest damage,

but it requires a heavier draw weight.

Miss.

Madam Cheng wishes to see you.

Madam Cheng?

It's so cold.

Do not fall asleep.

Do not fall asleep.

Yu'er.

Hang in there.

Do not fall asleep.

Yes.

His Majesty is hurt!

Your Majesty.

How did you get injured?

Your Majesty.

How did it go?

How is Yu'er?

You're hurt.

Sorry.

I'm fine.

It's just a scratch.

Don't apologize.

I'm fine.

Yu'er.

I'm sorry for this.

Don't feel sorry.

Your Majesty.

Everyone is destined to die.

I shall have no regret.

However,

Your Majesty was in danger because of me,

yet I have no way to get us out.

I'm worried.

I have only been the Sword Bearer

for a short amount of time.

But Your Majesty had chased me away so many times.

It's strong, though.

I used to

long for a life outside the palace.

But then,

I couldn't stop thinking about coming back

to your side.

Although...

people have said

you were a villain,

but I know for certain

you're a good person.

In the past,

I always watched behind you.

You were so lonely.

I wished I could walk over there and tell you...

that I'd be there for you.

I don't care

which side of you the people see,

in my heart,

you're the best.

In the past,

you frowned a lot.

I wish I could

flatten the frowns for you.

And now,

I finally did it.

This is the brooch you wanted

when we were at the West Market

for biángbiáng noodles.

It's beautiful.

I carry it with me everywhere.

I wanted to give it to you.

Yu'er.

When we walked on the streets

and enjoyed the food,

it was the happiest time

of my entire life.

You don't belong in the palace.

I want you to be free.

I need you to witness

the marvelous mountains and rivers for me.

Enjoy all the delicacies in this world.

Be a happy person.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Yu'er.

Live on.

No!

Help!

It's been years,

but your beauty never changes.

Ms. Li, your beauty can easily outshine me.

You look better than ever.

Compliments lift the spirit.

But you have come here

for urgent matters.

Indeed.

Is His Majesty in trouble?

You knew?

His Majesty is in trouble?

His Majesty

was captured by the Military Advisor of Zhenwu.

My father has a silk pouch.

He said I could open it

if the Capital needs aid.

I'll go get it.

Madam.

How is your niece

Cheng Ruoyu lately?

Qi Yan.

You are out of your mind.

If I die now,

Qiu Ziliang will immediately

put Prince An on the throne.

I captured him a long time ago.

Is that so?

He's not my only younger brother.

Anyone of them will do just fine.

Do you want to save my life?

Let Prince Guang treat him.

Bring him here.

Wait.

If you want me to live,

then release her.

I'm not going anywhere.

I want to be with you.

I'm not going anywhere.

No deal.

Then you shall bear witness

as my other younger brother

rises to the throne.

- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

If you want me to live,

then follow my instructions.

Do what he said.

Yes.

I'm not leaving you.

I'm not leaving you.

I'm not leaving you.

Your Majesty!

Let go of me!

I'm not leaving you.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

♪Life is a dream, how long do happy times last♪

♪In the windy rain, where will my heart settle?♪

♪The sword can't break this karma♪

♪Look how blurry and lonely the world is♪

♪Fate can't do anything about the bleak bonds of this world♪

♪Still can't let go of this life as time goes by♪

♪Even the iron and golden dagger-axe cannot extinguish the fire in my heart♪

♪Remembering the past and letting time while away♪

♪The past is in front of you♪

♪Forgetting while piecing it together♪

♪Like when I sincerely put my hands together♪

♪I only wish that you can be saved♪

♪The past is in front of you♪

♪Forgetting while piecing it together♪

♪Like when I sincerely put my hands together♪

♪I only wish that you can be saved♪

♪I only wish that you can be saved♪