Original subtitles

♪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 25=

Your Majesty,

for the past few years,

Aunt

has set up several strongholds within Heng'an City.

And, Your Majesty,

you know where the strongholds are located.

Therefore,

it's impossible for her to hide Misha

within those strongholds.

But,

she feels insecure when she leaves her at somewhere else.

Therefore,

the riskiest place

will be the safest place.

So, she is...

So, you suspect

that Misha is hidden within the Violet Bureau.

If you want to store water,

the best way

is for you to pour water into the well.

The best way

for her

to hide Misha

is to put her together

with a group of girls.

That way, no one will find her.

Your Majesty,

tonight, around 11 pm,

Uncle will try to keep Aunt at bay.

We will head to the Violet Bureau

and see if Misha is over there.

Your Majesty,

I understand.

You were disappointed in me

because

I didn't tell you the truth about Aunt

before this.

I won't refute your argument.

What I can do now

is to save Misha.

I'll let time

prove everything for me.

So, what if

Cheng Xi appears

when we try to save Misha?

What if she tries to stop us?

I'll hold her off,

using my sword,

my body,

and my life.

Madam Jade,

it's me.

I'm here to find Misha.

Do you know where she is?

Aunt is committing a grave mistake right now.

I need to save the situation

before it's too late.

Although you're a warrior of sacrifice

and you need to follow her instruction,

Yuzhen Hall

is under my rule now.

And I

need your help.

Liu Misha isn't here.

Ziyuan?

Yanzhi did release you indeed.

I don't need her to release me.

I can escape by myself.

Stop pretending to be my benefactor.

Yes.

You did save me.

You are my benefactor.

Please help me ask Madam Jade

regarding the whereabouts of Misha.

She doesn't know it either.

Cheng Xi didn't bring Misha

back to the Violet Bureau.

At least, she has never seen her here before.

That shouldn't be.

Aunt should've

hidden Misha in the most obvious place.

I told you before

that Cheng Xi wasn't a decent person.

Now, you and Qi Yan

have witnessed it for yourself.

Your Majesty!

Aunt, stop!

He is our emperor!

How dare you not kneel before me?

We already fought with each other.

Do you still want us to pretend as if nothing had happened?

I originally thought

that there were three loyal subjects

I could put my trust in.

Huaizhi,

Han Ding,

and you.

Do you trust me?

You aren't someone who will serve the rich and powerful,

not to mention

submitting yourself

to the rule of someone like Qiu Ziliang.

Reason.

Give me a reason why you betrayed me.

There is no reason.

I just despise you.

Do you despise me?

Yes.

You are not worthy enough to be the emperor.

You are unambitious, incompetent, reckless, and imprudent.

You're unable to embrace your duty to get rid of the eunuch's faction

and restore the Xing empire.

That's why you should give up.

You should let a more capable person become the emperor.

Cheng Xi!

Cheng Xi!

You don't know your place at all.

Have you ever thought about it?

The words that you've uttered just now

are heinous enough

that your family and clan will be massacred because of it!

Your Majesty!

So, you despise me?

Tell me then.

Who is the person

who is worthy enough to be the emperor?

My younger brother.

Nonsense!

Your Majesty, don't listen to her!

She only has me as her elder brother.

She doesn't have a younger brother.

Qi Yan,

do you know who I am?

Who are you?

According to our ranks in the family,

you should address me as your aunt.

Both of us are descendants of

the Emperor of Jing, Qi Hu.

The old woman of the Qi Family

was 70 years old.

She once gave alms

to Cheng Huaizhi, who just came to the Capital.

Yes.

Cheng Huaizhi is grateful to her.

That's why he always offers her financial aid.

The old woman confessed to us

that Cheng Huaizhi

brought a lady with him

when he asked the old woman to take them in.

I showed her the portrait of Cheng Xi.

She was the lady he brought with him.

So,

Cheng Huaizhi was alone

when he escaped from Puzhou.

He only met Cheng Xi

after he entered the Capital.

That's right.

Both of my parents did die.

It's because my father was murdered by his grandfather

when he tried to fight for the throne.

Winner makes the rules, and losers live by them

Every dog has its day.

Back then, my father lost against his grandfather.

And now, look at how incompetent you are.

It's time for you to step down from the throne.

I knew it.

I always felt that something was wrong.

I was sure you weren't a nobody.

So, you are a descendent of the Qi Family as well.

So, who am I then?

Am I your true niece?

Cheng Ruoyu entered the palace

eight years ago.

That's right.

So, Cheng Ruoyu's background

is fake.

So,

that leaves us with one last question.

Are Cheng Ruoyu and Cheng Xi

true relatives?

You are not my niece.

Back then, plenty of orphans suffered from the famine.

You were lucky.

Prince Guang had saved you.

I realised that you're talented

and that you have potential in mastering martial arts.

That's why I took you in with kind intention.

Did you really do that out of kind intention?

So, Your Majesty, you found out about my plot.

That's right.

I took her in

because I wanted to use her

to seduce you when she grows up.

Your Majesty, although you've fallen for my trick,

it's a pity that the beauty had turned against me.

I don't believe

in every word that you had uttered.

You actually betrayed me

and forgot about my kindness

because of a man.

You shouldn't regret your decision in the future.

I won't regret my decision.

One day,

you will see

Qi Yan's true colour.

For the sake of the throne,

he can be much crueller than me.

He can use everything to his advantage.

He can sacrifice everything for the sake of the throne.

Enough.

What?

Are you afraid of my remarks?

Did the late emperor really die

because Qiu Ziliang had fed him poison?

He was dead because you forced him into a dead corner.

You forced him to die

in order to ascend the throne earlier.

How are you any better than me?

I said, enough!

Qi Yan,

for the sake of my father,

you need to die!

Your Majesty!

You ingrate!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

(You're not worthy enough to be the emperor.)

(You're unambitious,)

(incompetent,)

(reckless,)

(and imprudent.)

You're right!

That's right!

I'm unambitious!

Incompetent!

Reckless!

And imprudent!

(You're unable to embrace your duty to get rid of the eunuch's faction)

(and restore the Xing empire.)

That's right.

I'm powerless to do so.

I'm unable to embrace my duty.

(He can use everything to his advantage.)

(He can sacrifice everything for the sake of the throne.)

(You're not worthy enough to be the emperor.)

(In order to ascend the throne earlier,)

(you forced the late emperor to his grave!)

(You forced the late emperor to his grave!)

(You forced the late emperor to his grave!)

I didn't!

You're lying!

It wasn't me!

I wasn't the one who forced the late emperor to his grave!

I didn't do so!

Your Majesty.

Prince Guang.

Uncle.

Your Majesty,

you were injured twice

in the same spot.

Now, there's a wound on your back.

No matter how strong your body is,

it won't be able to stand it if you get injured again.

You need to rest

for the next month.

You mustn't fight

or tire yourself out.

Don't move.

Uncle,

it's impossible for me to do so.

You know that fact as well.

Nothing is impossible.

The appointment ceremony, which was

supposed to be held on this month,

has been postponed until the 16th of next month.

Did Qiu Ziliang agree to it?

He has no choice but to agree to it.

Prince An fell sick as well.

We didn't make him sick.

It's purely a coincidence.

This is a blessing in disguise.

You should rest well using this opportunity.

If your wounds recur again,

even a deity won't be able to save you.

Uncle, sorry for the trouble.

You two, take care of His Majesty.

I will go and brew his medicine.

Yes, Prince Guang.

Uncle, sorry for the trouble.

Who told you guys to return to the palace

without my permission?

Your Majesty,

your servant humbly begs you.

Please don't chase me away!

Your Majesty,

your body

is in bad shape right now.

Your Majesty,

even if I were to die,

I will still stay beside you

and take care of you!

If you continue this, I will die

before you.

I deserve to die!

Enough.

You may stay then.

We will wait for our impending doom together.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Aunt

has joined Qiu Ziliang's side.

Your Majesty, I didn't keep my promise.

Not only did I not block the blow for you,

your old wound recurred because of me.

As my Sword Bearer,

you were negligent in your duty.

Your Majesty, please give me another chance.

I've given you many chances.

But, you didn't achieve my expectations at all.

I'm sorry.

Not only that,

you should never stay by my side

in the future.

Do not stay here any longer.

You will only create trouble for me.

You're useless to me.

You only serve to annoy me.

On account of our relationship as king and subject,

I will reward you

with anything you want.

Leave Changming Palace.

Leave Heng'an City.

Lead a carefree life.

Go and lead a carefree life

without any killings

and strife.

Your Majesty!

I cannot leave.

I know I have plenty of flaws.

I'm rash, impulsive,

and I always get myself in trouble.

Your Majesty, I know I've annoyed you,

but I cannot leave.

Your Majesty, I cannot leave you here by yourself.

How could I be here by myself?

I have Li Deyun,

Han Ding,

and the other loyal subjects.

I have Li Zening as well.

But, they're different from me.

Your Majesty, I can stay beside you

and go through thick and thin together.

Your Majesty,

we had experienced

plenty of hardships together

before we got to where we are.

Your Majesty, do you really want to chase me away?

And, the things that Aunt had said

might not be true.

Maybe she just wanted

to upset you.

Regarding my background

and Aunt's background,

there are many questionable points.

Your Majesty,

even though my looks may annoy you,

please endure it.

Please endure it until the dark clouds have dissipated.

Please endure it until we get to the bottom of the truth.

Please endure it until the world is at peace.

Your Majesty,

please let me stay here.

If you want to chase me away,

death is the only way!

All right.

You may stay.

But, you need to consider three things before you make your decision.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Firstly,

Cheng Xi and I

will surely be at odds against each other

until one of us is dead.

According to the law of Xing, there are Ten Abominations.

Plotting rebellion,

plotting great sedition,

plotting treason,

and great irreverence,

Aunt had committed all of the above.

I will never cover up for her.

But, even now, you still refer to her as Aunt.

Your Majesty, I just can't get used to it yet.

Once I know about my true background,

I will know what to do.

Fine.

Secondly,

I will marry Li Zening.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I understand.

Thirdly,

I will never trust you again.

At least I won't trust you as much

compared with the past.

Yes, Your Majesty.

It is my fault.

Your Majesty, I've abused your trust for me.

Your Majesty, I'm grateful

that you're letting me stay.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

So, let me ask you one last time.

Even if that's the case,

are you willing to stay by my side?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Cheng Ruoyu,

I'm here today

to bid farewell to you.

Bid farewell?

Are you leaving?

Since I don't want

to serve anyone in the palace,

and I don't want anyone to serve me,

I have no choice but to leave.

Where are you going then?

I'm going to find Wang Lin.

Wang Lin?

I can't defeat Traitor Qiu,

and you're protecting that darned emperor.

But, at least

I can slay that beast, Wang Lin.

I will cease to be human

if I don't avenge my family.

You mustn't do so.

It's too dangerous for you.

I've made up no mind.

Say no more.

Farewell.

Ziyuan!

Save your breath.

You're trying to find Wang Lin by yourself?

You're not avenging your family.

You're seeking your own death.

That darned eunuch is safe

because he has his men by his side.

As long as he's alone,

I have a chance to kill him.

He's our common enemy.

I'll follow you.

You want to follow me?

No.

Cheng Ruoyu,

I know you're a kind person.

But, you'll always be my enemy

as long as you follow Qi Yan.

Ziyuan!

Stop hindering me.

Sir, I deserve to die

for postponing your appointment ceremony.

Before this, the fortune-teller told me that the date isn't suitable.

He suggested me to change the date to the 16th of next month.

I didn't agree with him back then.

I didn't expect this to happen.

Seems like this is my fate.

Cheng Xi,

you may rise.

You shouldn't return

to the Violet Bureau for now.

You can stay here

together with your subordinates.

Sir, thank you for taking us in.

I heard from Prince An

that he was together with

Princess Misha before this.

Now, he has returned.

But, where's the princess?

Sir, the princess was gifted to you long ago.

She was gifted to me?

To His Majesty and Li Deyun,

Liu Misha is much more important

than Prince An.

Sir,

I've sent her to you long ago

just in case anything happens.

To put it more accurately,

I've sent her to Wang Lin's residence.

This is interesting.

Sir, are you trying to ask

why I didn't send Liu Misha

to you directly?

It's simple.

It's because I don't trust the Chess of Generals Camp.

Especially that Qiu Yanzhi.

Eunuch Qiu told the servants to prepare his carriage

as he was going to head to Wang Lin's residence.

I wonder why.

Wang Lin, Jiang Ding, Yuan Xing,

the three Central Commanders of the Shencai Army,

are vital to Qiu Ziliang.

Jiang Ding hasn't made up his mind yet.

As for Wang Lin and Yuan Xing,

they swore loyalty to Eunuch Qiu.

We just need to think of a way

to make Wang Lin and Yuan Xing turn against each other.

We'll force Jiang Ding

to seek our help.

Yes.

(I wonder how Ziyuan is doing?)

Support me, I want to take a walk.

Your Majesty,

you mustn't do so.

Prince Guang has given me his instruction.

Your Majesty, you can only lie down for now.

I'm just going outside to take a breather.

Your Majesty, your body can't stand the wind.

Your Majesty,

allow me to carry you on my back.

Your Majesty, the Grand Empress Dowager was very worried about you

when she heard that you were sick.

Since the weather is great today,

Your Majesty, please allow me to accompany you for your walk.

Prepare the palanquin.

Speaking of which,

Your Majesty, you were the one who had introduced it to me.

Do you still remember?

When I was young,

I couldn't walk as I sprained my foot.

Your Majesty,

you gave me a palanquin because of that.

You even accompanied me

as we flew kites in the courtyard.

Do you actually remember that?

Your Majesty, I had never forgotten anything

that was related to you.

Your Majesty.

His Majesty is leaving the palace.

Your Majesty,

look.

Give it a try.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, are you okay?

Your Majesty,

this will affect your injury.

I think it's better for you to stop.

Your Majesty!

Sword Bearer, looks like you're very concerned about His Majesty.

You're so loyal to your master.

You're making it as if we're the crooks here.

Yu'er,

apologise to Miss Li immediately.

My apologise, Miss Li.

I overstepped my boundaries.

Speaking of which, I was the one who was being reckless here.

I just thought that I could make His Majesty happy

by catching up with him.

I didn't expect it to be so windy out here.

Your Majesty, I think

we should return first.

All right.

Raise.

Turn.

Miss Cheng,

His Majesty is under my care.

You do not need to follow him wherever he goes.

(Since I don't have anything to do here,)

(why don't I look for Ziyuan?)

(Wang Lin is one of Qiu Ziliang's trusted subordinates.)

(Pull one hair and the whole body moves.)

(I mustn't let Ziyuan do anything silly.)

(Let me report this to His Majesty first.)

I can do it myself.

Your Majesty,

seems like

you're still hesitant about it.

So, are you regretting

that you've chosen me?

I've never chosen you.

It is just an act.

You'll act while I enjoy your performance.

Isn't that the case?

Aren't you afraid of my father?

Your father is your father,

you are you.

If your father wants to make a comeback,

he still needs to depend on me.

There's no need for him

to patronise me.

You can keep your feelings

to yourself.

But,

you've been keeping Ru Feng

because I gave it to you, right?

I kept it because horses are loyal.

They won't betray their owners,

not to mention kicking them while they're down

and threatening them.

Huaizhi,

do you have something to say?

No...

No.

Does everyone think

that I need to depend on women

in order to defeat Qiu Ziliang?

Do you believe that I can defeat him?

Of course, Your Majesty.

That's a given.

I believe so.

No.

None of you believes me.

None of you.

Now,

there's only one person in the world

who truly believes in me.

(That's why)

(I need to protect her.)

(In order to protect her,)

(I mustn't let her)

(get too close to me.)

(Qiu Ziliang?)

(Why is he at Wang Lin's residence as well?)

Grandfather!

Grandfather!

You may relay your orders to me if you need anything.

Grandfather, there's no need for you

to visit me personally.

Stand properly.

The breeze will come when the lotus is in full bloom,

understood?

Lotus?

You don't understand me?

Where have you hidden the lady

whom you've captured two days ago?

In the secret chamber.

Did you touch her?

I didn't.

Bring me there.

Grandfather, please.

(The lady he has captured?)

(Don't tell me it's Misha?)

(No.)

(I can't do this alone.)

(But, I won't make it in time)

(if I report this to His Majesty.)

(What should I do?)

Grandfather.

Grandfather, be careful.

There are some steps over here.

Please mind your steps.

Grandfather, this place is quite dark.

Sir, please show mercy!

Sir, please show mercy!

Grandfather,

just tell me if you've taken a liking to them.

I'll send them to you immediately.

Raise your head.

Sir, please show mercy!

Sir, please show mercy!

How is it?

Grandfather, what do you think about her?

Grandfather, do you like her?

Don't you know

who she is?

Princess Misha?

Useless fool.

You were exploited,

yet you don't have any idea at all.

Grandfather, I didn't touch her at all!

I really didn't know

that it was her!

Grandfather!

I really don't know

how she came to be here.

Grandfather, how about this?

I'll send her back immediately,

okay?

Grandfather?

No.

Let her stay here.

Keep her safe, do you understand?

I understand.

Keep her safe?

I will surely take good care of her.

You may continue.

Grandfather!

Grandfather, don't worry.

(This is strange.)

(I don't see Misha.)

Keep an eye on her,

understood?

Yes, sir.

I will deal with the others.

Ziyuan.

It's me.

Let's go.

Hurry.

I was worried

that you might come here alone.

That's why I came.

Wang Lin is an animal.

Liu Misha is inside the secret chamber.

Princess Misha?

Are you sure?

I'm sure of it.

How do we reach the secret chamber?

To make it convenient for him

to satisfy his lust at any time,

there's a hidden path in his room that can bring us to the secret chamber.

Follow me.

A beggar

with a horse

came and said

that he has a message for you.

A beggar?

What message?

Sha is at Wang Lin's dome.

Wang Lin's dome?

Wang Lin?

Liu Misha is at Wang Lin's residence?

Who was the sender of the message?

Little Fish.

Are you sure?

I'm sure of it.

I recognise her horse.

Are the pawns we planted beside Wang Lin

ready for action?

Yes.

They're waiting for our orders.

Tell them

to assist Cheng Ruoyu in saving the captive.

Yes.

No one's here. Let's go.

Let's go.

Misha?

She was drugged by Aunt.

Do you know where are the keys?

Wang Lin is carrying them.

I'll steal them from him.

I'm more familiar with the place.

I'll do it.

Both of us can go together.

We can look out for each other.

All right.

Let's drink.

Official Wang, here's a toast to you.

What a joyous day.

Bottoms up.

This is great.

Sir,

was the person who came to visit you today

the renowned

Duke Chu?

That's right.

What's the matter?

Sir,

you're favoured by Duke Chu indeed.

He even came to visit you personally.

You have great taste.

Sir, you're a great drinker.

Sir!

Didn't you say

that you were going to accompany me tonight?

Why are you staring at her?

I'm upset now.

Are you jealous?

Reporting in!

Sir, this is bad!

The backyard is on fire!

What?

The backyard?

Yes, sir.

Go and extinguish the fire!

Yes, sir!

Sir,

I'm scared!

I'm sure someone is trying to lure me there.

Everyone, let's take our seats for now.

Yu'er has been missing for the entire night.

Did she fall asleep?

I will summon her immediately.

No need for that.

Let her sleep for a little longer.

♪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♪