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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 28=

Madam,

it must've been tough on you.

Have some tea.

No need for that.

Lady, thank you for your kind intention.

Don't be nervous.

I'm not nervous.

Will you be able to feel it by doing so?

No.

If so, how do you know if she's pregnant or not?

I'm trying to feel her fundus.

Usually, at this period,

when the fetus is pressing against it...

(Didn't you say you'll be able to solve this?)

I'll be able to feel it

when I put pressure on the area two or three fingers above

the pubic symphysis.

(What should we do now?)

I'm sorry.

I deserve to die!

I deserve to die!

Why are they taking so long?

Your Majesty,

why don't I...

Yes, Your Majesty.

Are you done?

Yes, I am done.

How was it?

I'll report it to Official Qiu.

(I'm done for.)

Your Majesty, sir,

I found a growth the size of a longan

when I touched the lady's fundus.

According to my deduction,

she should be two and a half months pregnant.

Don't tell me this is true?

(What's going on?)

(Who is she?)

(Why is she lying to them?)

Someone!

Bring in the Life and Death Gongs!

(Death)

(Life)

Now,

I will give you one last chance.

Is Cheng Ruoyu

pregnant

or not?

If she's pregnant,

head to the Death Gong.

If she's not pregnant,

head to the Life Gong.

(I think Xiu is almost done by now.)

(I need to delay this for another six hours.)

Reporting in!

Hurry!

I have something important to report to Official Qiu!

Eunuch Qiu refuses to entertain any guest today.

No!

This is a major matter!

I must see Eunuch Qiu!

No means no!

No!

Sir, your words are the absolute truth!

Sir, please show mercy!

Sir, please show mercy!

Sir, please show mercy!

Sir, please show mercy!

Sir, please show mercy!

Sir, please show mercy!

Imperial Physician Shen.

Sir.

You've been serving me for many years.

I've always

believed in you.

Sir, you took great care of me and my career.

That's why I was able to rise through the ranks.

People say that I have medical skills without any medical ethics.

I'm ashamed to face Deity Dong Feng.

Now, I'm over 70 years old.

As the saying goes, at 70, I could follow the dictates of my own heart.

But this time,

I need to follow my heart without breaking the rules.

Very good.

Seems like you guys have made your decisions,

am I right?

If so,

execute them.

Sir, please show mercy!

Sir, please show mercy!

Sir, please show mercy!

Sir, please show mercy!

Don't move!

His Majesty hasn't summoned for us.

We mustn't act recklessly!

Sir!

Didn't you say that we'll be able to stay alive

if we say that she's not pregnant?

Those who fear death

are the people who will betray you.

Do you think I'll believe in people like them?

Bring their corpses to the Imperial Institute of Medicine.

Let the newcomers

take a good look at them

so that they know how to speak properly in the future.

Imperial Physician Shen,

you did great.

I was right

to trust you.

But do you understand

the true meaning of

following your heart without breaking the rules?

I understand.

Great.

It's good that you understand it.

On account of your loyalty to me,

I'll leave you with a complete body.

Your family members won't be implicated.

Since it has been proven that the Sword Bearer

is pregnant,

we should deal with her according to the law.

Someone.

Your Majesty.

Sir.

Prepare some Anshen Soup for her.

Yes, sir.

Duke Chu,

what do you mean by that?

She is a sinner.

Your Majesty, she's not worthy enough

to bear your child.

(Duke Chu's Residence)

Will you be able to bear the responsibility

if Eunuch Qiu were to blame someone

for the late military intel?

Save your breath!

If you dare to intrude,

we'll show you no mercy!

(Duke Chu's Residence)

(Duke Chu's Residence)

Your Majesty,

Sir,

the soup is ready.

Wait.

I am the one

who makes the call here.

Your Majesty, no one is above the law, including you.

Don't tell me you're trying to cover up for her?

I'm doing it for the sake of my child.

(I just need four more hours.)

Let me do it.

Qiu Yanzhi.

Your Majesty, even if Li Deyun and Han Ding

were able to return to your side,

even if the Jinwu Guards were right outside the door,

don't forget,

the person closest to you

is me.

You gave me

the power to harm you.

Fine.

I'll go.

I'll feed it to her personally.

Good.

Your Majesty, you're a loyal person indeed.

It's no wonder

the Sword Bearer is loyal to you.

She chose you between

her aunt and you.

What's going on?

(Shi Residence)

(Shi Residence)

Your Majesty?

Your Majesty,

how's the situation out there?

Everything has ended.

Did I pass the test?

This is great.

Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?

I feel much better.

That old physician

gave me some medicine just now.

I feel much better.

I would like to thank him

if I have the chance.

Your Majesty.

♪Some have decided to leave♪

♪We can't see clearly during the day♪

It's nothing.

I'll thank him on behalf of you

when I have the chance.

♪With no arguments, there are no lies♪

♪But the battlefield didn't teach me to distinguish between them yet♪

♪Who says I never made a wish♪

This is the Anshen Soup rewarded to you by Godfather.

♪Old sorrows aren't at rest♪

♪Getting nightmares♪

♪Let's see if love or hate disintegrate first♪

♪The vicissitudes of life where I'm wandering♪

Drink it.

Will this medicine affect her in the future?

No.

♪Can't let us meet in vain♪

Come.

Just treat it as a medicine that will help you forget all of your troubles.

You'll be fine after drinking it.

It's not bitter at all.

♪Who says I never made a wish♪

♪Who says I was once missed♪

♪Old sorrows aren't at rest♪

♪Getting nightmares♪

♪Let's see if love or hate disintegrate first♪

♪The vicissitudes of life where I'm wandering♪

♪Are full of barriers without you♪

♪Even hypocritical words♪

♪And the far distance♪

♪Can't let us meet in vain♪

♪I'm supposed to be in your fleeting years♪

In the future, you mustn't take risks like these again.

I wasn't taking any risks.

Yanzhi said

she was 90% confident in her plan.

Even so, you're not allowed to take the risk.

♪life scattered like a shower of leaves♪

Yu'er,

I've forsaken everything

for the sake of the throne.

But now, to me,

you're as important as the throne itself.

♪Like the lost time we failed to hold on♪

Where's Shi Yuan?

He has escaped, just like

what the Chess Overseer had predicted.

Great.

After the deed is done,

you will be the next General-in-Chief.

I just want my son back.

You will get your son back

on the day of your appointment ceremony.

Cheng Xi,

what else do you have to say for yourself?

What a great act.

The act was well-knit,

well-thought-out,

and it took me by surprise.

So, are you saying

that I've maligned you?

Sir,

since you're so paranoid,

why didn't you suspect

the person standing right beside you?

Madam Cheng,

seems like you're trying to drag me down with you.

Since when have I offended you?

You offended me when you colluded with Cheng Ruoyu

in order to frame me.

Where's your proof?

I don't have any proof,

but I know you're the mastermind.

Qi Yan and Cheng Ruoyu alone

won't be able to persuade Imperial Physician Shen to join them.

Only you,

the person who's been hiding beside Official Qiu all along,

can formulate

such a plan.

Father,

I have nothing to say.

Reporting in!

Sir!

Speak.

According to our hidden sentry,

Zhenwu Army is on the move.

- You may leave. - Yes, sir.

Cheng Xi,

how dare you try to find excuses?

Regarding

the three things that your niece had accused you of doing,

the traps within Danfeng Building,

the Zhenwu Army,

both of them are confirmed.

So,

that means you were the one

behind Prince An's illness, am I right?

Cheng Xi!

Father!

Just ignore me!

Kill her!

Don't do so.

Sir, I've always been loyal to you.

But I was maligned by this wretch.

I can only resort to this

in order to defend myself.

Let her go,

and I may trust you for now.

Sir,

I'm afraid I can't do so.

Father!

Cheng Xi!

Father, just ignore me!

I'll give you another chance.

Let her go.

We can

talk over this.

Sir, seems like you do love

this goddaughter of yours.

It's a pity that you were wrong about her.

One day,

this wolf

in sheep's clothing

will chew you up and spit you out.

Cheng Xi.

Cheng Xi!

You won't be able to escape from me.

Let go of the Chess Overseer,

and I

may leave your body intact.

Never try, never know.

Leave.

Qiu Ziliang,

I didn't expect you to have a weakness.

Let her leave!

Sir!

Sir!

What's the matter?

This is bad.

Central Commander Yuan brought his men

to bawl at Central Commander Shi in front of his residence.

Both parties fought each other.

There are countless casualties.

When did this happen?

It happened four hours ago.

Four hours ago?

Why didn't anyone notify me about it?

Sir, I've sent countless soldiers

to report this news to you.

But they were blocked by the guards in front of the gate.

They said you were dealing with something important

- and that you weren't seeing anyone. - Sir!

Sir, I have bad news!

Sir!

Sir, I have bad news!

Central Commander Yuan is seriously injured.

The four other Central Command Assistant Generals

are dead as well.

Where's Shi Yuan?

Central Commander Shi is missing.

Sir, Central Commander Jiang ordered me to seek you out.

His Majesty has arrived!

Prepare the carriage.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Sir,

where is the Chess Overseer?

Sir,

Central Commander Jiang said this is an emergency.

He wants you to head there as soon as possible.

Your Majesty,

the Shencai Army Camp is facing internal strife.

Your Majesty, please issue an edict in order to quell the chaos.

Let us return to the palace!

Official Li,

how are you doing?

Eunuch Qiu,

thanks to you,

I'm doing well.

Turn!

(Duke Chu's Residence)

Huaizhi.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Let Prince Guang enter the palace immediately.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Official Li.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Follow me.

Yes, Your Majesty.

(Duke Chu's Residence)

You will face brutal torture.

I hope my uncle will come up with a solution.

It's fine, Your Majesty.

I can endure it.

Official Li,

how's the situation out there?

The Shencai Army was in shambles indeed.

All of Qiu Ziliang's trusted aides are dead.

Jiang Ding is the only one left.

Your Majesty, I've followed your instruction

and brought in the Zhaoyi Army

to bring the army camp under control.

The new general will assume his post soon.

Now, the Shencai Army

is under our command.

Everything is just as what Yanzhi had predicted.

Your Majesty,

did you know about

the plan that Yanzhi and I had come up with long ago?

Isn't it obvious?

If not, how could I

join in the act?

(Do you have a way to make the Shencai Army turn against each other?)

I do.

But I need your cooperation.

You must stall Qiu Ziliang for me.

Make sure he stays in his residence

and deals with his problems.

Make it so that he has no time to deal with the affairs outside.

What do you plan to do?

I require 12 hours

to proceed with my six-step plan.

First step,

Shi Yuan will hold a feast

for the generals within Shencai Army.

Official Shi, I hope you will rise through the ranks

and enjoy a successful career.

Great!

- Great words! - Come.

This is a joyous occasion!

- Let's drink! - Please.

Second step,

(Shencai Army Commander, Shi Yuan)

Yuan Xing doesn't get along with Shi Yuan,

therefore, he won't attend the feast.

We can intensify the animosity

between them using this opportunity.

This is what you get for not attending the feast.

Third step,

Yuan Xing will lead his soldiers

and cause a scene in front of Shi Yuan's residence.

Fourth step,

Yuan Xing and Shi Yuan will fight with each other.

Kill them!

How dare you hurt His Lordship!

Brothers, attack!

Fifth step,

Shi Yuan will realise that the middle-rank generals have been killed.

Sixth step,

Shi Yuan will become sober

and realise that he has killed Yuan Xing by mistake.

And

he'll realise that some of his trusted aides are dead as well.

Judging from his cowardly nature,

he will surely escape.

Even if he doesn't escape,

I will send my men and force him to escape.

By doing so,

the Shencai Army

will fall into pieces.

Great plan.

But it is extremely risky as well.

If we make one wrong move,

we'll lose the entire game.

That's right.

The situation is unpredictable.

Just like Aunt

and Madam Cui.

I wonder

if Yanzhi will be in danger

after she was abducted by Aunt?

I'm afraid

she has expected that to happen as well.

Your Majesty,

are you saying

that Yanzhi let Aunt abduct her

on purpose?

The Chess Overseer was abducted.

The Chess of Generals Camp

will be in chaos for a moment.

That way,

it would make it easier for me

to take over

the Shencai Army.

And

it will require 10 days at most.

10 days?

What will happen after 10 days?

I've ordered Han Ding

to escort Misha back to Zhenwu personally.

After 10 days,

both inner and outer threats

will cease to exist.

Congratulations,

Your Majesty.

It's too early for us to celebrate.

Qiu Ziliang

won't give up that easily.

He will surely retaliate.

I will keep an eye on him.

Stop the carriage.

(Baikong Temple)

So, this is where the Right Minister lived in the past?

I thought

you're on the same side with Cheng Ruoyu?

Didn't she tell you about this?

She did tell me.

But

you were the one who told her about it.

And I don't trust you.

You're just

as paranoid as Qiu Ziliang.

Is the Right Minister truly your sibling?

You said you were the descendant of Qi Hu.

What's your true name then?

You'll head to hell soon.

Stop asking questions.

I won't die here.

I'm useful to you.

How could you bear to let me die?

So,

did you let me capture you on purpose?

Of course.

If not, you would've been dead by now.

What exactly do you want?

I want the same thing as you.

I'm a descendant of the Qi Family.

I'm a descendant of the royal lineage.

Who do you think you are?

The empress's surname isn't Qi,

but she still got her hands on the Xing empire.

So, were you protecting

Qi Yan time and time again

because of that reason?

Yes.

Prince Guang is too weak.

Prince An is too foolish.

As for the other princes,

they're too ugly.

In the end,

I think Qi Yan

is the most suitable candidate to be my husband.

But Cheng Ruoyu is the woman he fancies.

That's right.

That's why I've made a deal

with Cheng Ruoyu.

If I managed to protect Qi Yan,

she'll let Qi Yan take me as his empress.

I don't believe in

any of your words.

Forget about it then.

Do you really think

that I won't kill you?

Since it has come to this,

I'm your only protective amulet.

Without me,

you'll never be able to escape

the net Qiu Ziliang had laid for you.

Actually,

I've been looking for you for a long time.

You're the third person.

The third person?

Aren't you the one

who had been driving a wedge between

Qi Yan and Qiu Ziliang

and urged Han Yue

to stage a rebellion?

Am I right?

You're right.

It was me.

If that's the case,

do you think you can make a comeback

when it has come to this situation?

But I'm not alone.

Sir.

Did Shi Yuan

escape just like that?

Yes, sir.

Why didn't you escape with him then?

Sir,

I...

Firstly,

I couldn't stop

Official Yuan and Shi Yuan from fighting each other.

Secondly,

I wasn't alert enough.

That's why my comrades died.

Thirdly,

I couldn't stop Shi Yuan

when he tried to escape.

I've committed three heinous crimes.

I don't dare to escape from my crimes.

Sir, that's why I stayed here.

I will wait for your punishment.

You're much more intelligent

than that fool Shi Yuan.

You may rise.

Thank you, sir.

Sir,

Li Deyun

has regained control of our army camp with the help of the Zhaoyi Army.

What should we do now?

Cheng Xi,

the son of the emperor,

Yuan Xing,

Shi Yuan,

what a great series of devious stratagems.

Qi Yan,

Li Deyun,

Cheng Xi,

and Cheng Ruoyu.

Sir, what's the matter?

I'm fine.

I've been practising my martial arts lately.

It's common for this to happen.

Congratulations, sir.

Your skills have reached the next level.

Do they think

they'll be safe

once they take over the army from me?

Qi Yan,

you've underestimated me.

Right Minister,

you're finally here.

Thirteen?

Why are you here?

What?

Do you want me to release her?

All of my efforts went down the drain because of her.

Not only are you not helping me,

you're trying to save her?

Do you want me to escape?

How?

Do you want me to imitate Han Yue?

He has been hiding outside the city for eight years!

Do you want me to return only when the time is ripe?

I won't leave.

I was betrayed by Yu'er.

I was betrayed by my elder brother.

Now, even my biological brother

is forsaking me.

I've lost too much.

How could I give up like this?

I thought

the show between the niece and his aunt was interesting enough.

I didn't expect

the show here to be much more interesting

as the two siblings turn against each other.

Are you guys sure

that you aren't just putting up a show in front of me?

People of different aspirations

cannot get along.

From now on, don't meddle with my affair.

This isn't the last straw for me.

I won't hand her over

to you.

So, you do not know martial arts at all?

Why did you save me?

I set up a trap in order to frame Cheng Xi.

That means

I've put you in danger indirectly.

Aren't you angry with me?

(Angry)

(But I want you to win)

Do you know what will happen if I win?

Qiu Ziliang will have no control over the military.

Qi Yan will become the true emperor.

Even so,

are you willing to do it?

I've never

(I've never coveted the throne.)

coveted the throne?

If so, what's your motive

for hiding within the Chess of Generals Camp?

To get rid of the eunuch's faction?

This is the funniest joke

I've ever heard of.

(Just like Wang Yang)

Right Minister,

you're great at conquering one's mind indeed.

(Angry, but I want you to win. I've never coveted the throne.)

(To get rid of the eunuch's faction and stabilise the Xing empire.)

(Just like Wang Yang)

♪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♪