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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 42=

♪When a fish swims to the surface♪

♪Who else will swim in the deep end♪

Are you awake?

How long was I unconscious?

♪When the wind and rain empty the long scale♪

Around 15 minutes.

♪Who will still go to work early and return late after being drenched♪

Where do you plan to go?

Jiannan, Dongchuan.

Why there?

Although the Wang Family was massacred,

our ancestors lived in Jiannan, Dongchuan,

for a certain period.

I suppose our old servants are still there.

I had another headache just now.

I think it's because

my childhood memories were gradually recovering.

But they were blurry and felt unreal to me.

That's why I plan to visit the place

and ask the old servants about my past.

Maybe it would help me out.

Great choice.

Dongchuan is a great place.

Seems like I wore the right attire.

What?

I wore the phoenix coronet and robe of rank today

because I want to show you how they look like

before you leave.

Do they look good on me?

They do.

Are you willing

to put on the hairpin for me?

♪Even hypocritical words♪

♪And the far distance♪

♪Can't let us meet in vain♪

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

♪An empty room for a hollow goodbye♪

♪Perhaps it's a blessing♪

♪The world is fainting, a true love's meeting♪

I once made a promise to someone.

We were supposed to put the hairpin on for each other during our weddings.

Where is that person?

Fate is a cruel mistress.

But

it's the same when

you are putting on the hairpin for me.

Why me?

It's because you don't look detestable.

Yu'er,

Dongchuan has a harsh climate.

Take care of yourself.

If you need anything,

you may contact me.

No need for that.

Although it's tough,

I still need to tell you this.

From now on, you and I

shouldn't see each other again.

That is the best ending for both of us.

♪Life scattered like a shower of leaves♪

♪A heavy heart doesn't go far♪

This is the end of our ties.

Farewell.

♪But love prevails above all♪

♪Like the lost time we failed to hold on♪

(If, one day,)

(the dark clouds dissipate,)

(and peace returns to the world,)

(we will meet again.)

(And now,)

(I will sacrifice myself for the sake of my principles.)

(I am parting with you)

(to embrace the arrival of that day,)

(my little sister.)

I've notified all of the passes

along the way.

I've sent 20 soldiers

to escort her in secret.

We haven't received any news regarding Eunuch Qiu yet.

You haven't received any news yet?

Have you found Sister?

No.

And there is no news

from the Qiu Residence.

Qiu Ziliang is ruthless and tyrannical.

If he found out that Cheng Ruoyu

was Wang Ruoling,

and Yanzhi didn't tell him the truth,

he would surely be enraged.

He would erupt in rage.

Maybe,

your sister isn't in his hands.

Or maybe,

your sister is in his hands,

but she hasn't told him

the truth regarding Yu'er yet.

Do you plan to keep quiet?

There's nothing for me to say.

Is Cheng Ruoyu the same person as Ling Ling?

Is Ling Ling the same person as Wang Ruoling?

I've told you many times.

Cheng Ruoyu is dead.

As for Ling Ling's identity,

you should ask Qiu Yanzhi.

Why are you asking me?

How dare you be stubborn when you're in this situation?

I knew that Prince Guang

was the Right Minister long ago.

He is your little brother as well.

He was cruel

towards you.

Why are you still covering up for him?

I don't know what you are saying.

It's useless for you to keep quiet.

I've been investigating you guys in secret for the past few days.

I've found out

plenty of interesting secrets.

Once I get my hands on Wang Ruoling,

all of you will get to enjoy

Master's wrath!

Even if I have fallen out with them,

I'm the daughter of the Qi Family.

I will never be the lackey of a wretched eunuch.

Only I

can hurt Cheng Ruoyu.

Your Majesty,

Prince Guang has arrived.

Your Majesty.

I was supposed to be dead long ago.

Now, I'm grateful for every day I'm alive.

Uncle,

there's no need for you to be sad.

Uncle, I called you here today

because of the matter we had discussed previously.

Uncle, I hope you can agree to it.

(I hereby pass the throne to Prince Guang)

I

still reject the notion of it.

Qiu Ziliang

wishes to use Qiu Yanzhi to imitate the female emperor.

And I will use my death

to pave the road for you, Uncle.

Your Majesty, what do you plan to do?

During my wedding,

we will propose a toast.

My cup,

Qiu Ziliang's cup and Qiu Yanzhi's cup

will be laced with poison.

You mustn't do so!

Qiu Ziliang is skeptical.

If I propose a toast to him

in front of everyone else,

he will not be suspicious.

You mustn't do so!

Uncle,

after our deaths,

you should take out

the imperial edict.

I'll leave everything to you now.

Your Majesty!

You mustn't do so!

The situation isn't that serious yet.

How is the situation not serious enough?

How is the situation not serious enough?

If Yanzhi becomes the empress,

she will control the imperial court.

By then, we will have no way

to oppose them.

Yanzhi wouldn't do so.

But why?

Uncle.

Because Yanzhi is...

She is my old acquaintance.

Uncle,

don't forget,

Yanzhi betrayed Han Yue in the past.

Your Majesty,

I trust her

like I trust myself.

Your Majesty,

you must never do so.

Although dying together with your enemies is a satisfying outcome,

to the imperial court,

the pillar will be broken

and its core will be shattered.

Your Majesty, please rescind your edict.

What do you think?

Your Majesty,

in my opinion,

it's either Prince Guang

is open-minded

and he doesn't want to take over the throne,

or he's...

Follow the lead, assuming that Qiu Yanzhi

is Wang Ruoqing, and investigate the case.

Your Majesty, do you really think she's Wang Ruoqing?

Initially, I was suspicious of her identity as Wang Ruoqing.

But now,

I only need one more piece of evidence to prove that she's Wang Ruoqing.

(I hereby pass the throne to Prince Guang)

(Chess of Generals Camp)

During my patrol,

I realised that many of the soldiers

are away.

How many of them?

There were 13 of them.

All of them

aren't on duty today.

They were here this morning.

But now, all of them are missing.

The soldiers of the Chess of Generals Camp

will never leave the camp without permission.

I did some investigating as well.

The Left Chariot isn't

on duty as well.

Who's there?

(Left Chariot)

You are the Left Chariot?

Take her down.

Run!

Who are you?

Stop asking questions!

Just run!

For the first step,

I will use Gao Ping

to tell Qiu Ziliang, who is on an isolated meditation,

that I am dead.

It's no wonder Your Majesty is keeping Gao Ping by your side.

For the second step,

my spy

will try to influence Qiu Ziliang

and make him think that I am almost dead

and Prince Guang isn't reliable.

Qiu Ziliang

will force Yanzhi to marry Your Majesty.

His rule will only be stable

once Yanzhi becomes the empress.

So,

Qiu Ziliang

will force me to marry Qiu Yanzhi soon.

That way...

That way,

the third person's strategy,

Prince Guang's strategy

will be ruined.

If he wants to

take over the throne,

he will stop Yanzhi from marrying Your Majesty.

Or maybe,

he will work together with Qiu Yanzhi

and get rid of Qiu Ziliang as soon as possible.

Your Majesty is using your opponent's momentum against another opponent.

Your Majesty will kill two birds with one stone.

All of this is happening

because of the throne.

I will die soon.

I can finally free myself

from the battle of the throne.

That way,

it'll become a battle between Prince Guang

and Qiu Ziliang.

So,

the closer we get to this moment,

the clearer we can see.

We can see what exactly he wants.

Your Majesty,

I have a question for you.

What is my role

in this strategy?

(Yu'er,)

(you will leave Heng'an City temporarily.)

(You will shift their attention from me.)

(It will be a perilous trip.)

(But at the same time,)

(you'll be able to see things clearly.)

(For example?)

(For example, you can find out)

(Qiu Yanzhi's true intention.)

The Left Chariot isn't in his room.

I'm sure he has discovered something.

I assume he's trying to capture Ling Ling.

Pawn Seven?

Didn't I send you to protect Ling Ling?

The Left Chariot ambushed us!

He has the Chess of Generals' Seal.

The Left Chariot was behind this indeed.

Only the Chess Overseer will be able

to possess the Chess of Generals' Seal.

Why would Eunuch Qiu give it to him?

Not just Ling Ling,

my identity was exposed as well.

But judging from Eunuch Qiu's personality,

if he found out about this,

I'm sure he will send

more soldiers after her.

So, according to my guess,

he hasn't told Qiu Ziliang

the truth yet.

But why?

He doesn't have any solid evidence.

Yan Xiu,

go and save Ling Ling.

I will find Qiu Ziliang

and verify the situation.

All right.

Someone!

Chess Overseer,

what's the matter?

How is Father?

Eunuch Qiu is still on an isolated meditation.

Father,

how are you?

I missed you.

I was reckless.

Father, please forgive me.

Why aren't you leaving

when you knew that you were bothering me?

Yes, Father.

Chess Overseer.

Keep an eye on them,

especially the Left Chariot.

Understood.

(Ruoling,)

(please be safe.)

Left Chariot?

Left Advisor, why are you here?

Why did you leave your post without permission?

I'm doing my duty.

But it seems like you and the Chess Overseer

have done something that you were not supposed to.

Save your breath.

Surrender yourself.

(Chess of Generals Camp)

Greetings, Chess Overseer.

During the battle of the soldiers,

all of the other soldiers were dead.

You were the only one left alive.

So,

you still remember me.

I didn't expect you

to become the Left Chariot

in such a short amount of time.

Now, you even want to replace me.

Speak.

Tell me what you know,

what information you have,

and what you are going to tell Father.

Are you afraid?

That is

supposed to be my question.

I'm unafraid of death.

Because once I die,

Master will know everything.

The secret about Wang Ruoling,

Prince Guang,

and you.

So, that means

Father still has no idea about them.

Take a guess.

What do you want?

I told you already.

Take a guess.

You are the one panicking here, not me.

Where is Ling Ling?

Take a guess.

If you dare to touch her,

I will make you suffer a fate worse than death.

Such is the sisters' bond.

What a touching scene.

I will ask you one last time.

What exactly do you want?

How did it feel

when you framed the Right Knight

and he had to commit suicide because of the crime he didn't commit?

I'm the little brother of the Right Knight.

Just like

how Wang Ruoling is your little sister.

Wang

Ruo

Qing.

Wang Ruoqing, it's too late.

The truth wouldn't have been verified

if you didn't capture me.

With Eunuch Qiu's love and trust in you,

you would've been able to salvage the situation.

But now,

you're done for.

Checkmate.

Xiu.

- Yes. - Do me a favour.

What is it?

Find Ruoling

and protect her.

(Chess of Generals Camp)

(Chess of Generals Camp)

(Chess of Generals Camp)

I need to speak to Father.

What a great game.

Yanzhi,

let us start the next match.

Wait,

I mean, you should invite the Right Minister

to join you

to go against me.

Someone.

Yes, sir.

Summon the Right Minister.

Understood.

My good daughter.

Have a seat.

You are a good girl.

You are an exceptional girl.

Since young, you concealed your ability and bided your time.

You endured hardships to achieve your purpose.

You did everything you can

to come to my side

and made me dote on you,

trust you,

and made you

my successor.

You're a genius.

That arrogant and useless coward,

Wang Yang,

how did he manage

to get a magnificent granddaughter like you?

No.

Not a granddaughter.

It's a pair of granddaughters.

Little Fish,

also known as Wang Ruoling.

She's the little sister of Wang Ruoqing.

She's entirely different from you.

She is unyielding,

frank,

and she shines brightly.

I'm happy

that both of you are still alive.

This is the best thing that had happened to me

ever since I went on an isolated meditation.

I see the light now.

What is the light?

The light represents hope.

The light represents intelligence.

Do you understand?

Father, please execute me.

Father,

I know

that death is the biggest mercy you can show me.

I'm not worthy enough to die.

Ruoqing,

you do understand me indeed.

I can do anything you want.

I just hope

that you can give Ruoling an easy death.

Right Minister, you are finally here.

No.

I should refer to you as Your Highness Prince Guang.

You heard her, right?

Wang Ruoqing said

she wanted me to grant her sister an easy death.

What do you think?

I wish for the same thing.

So, both of you are saying

that I can order the two of you

to do anything I want?

Yes.

Both of you are great.

Both of you are great children.

That person named Thirteen

wanted me to descend into madness

by giving me the mystic treatise.

My goddaughter,

who referred to me as her godfather,

was biding her time to exact revenge on me.

I think

I treated you guys well enough.

But what about you two?

Look at the two of you.

Now, you will get a taste

of my ruthlessness.

Yanzhi.

Did you call her Yanzhi?

Within a quarter of an hour,

the rope will be burned.

A pot of boiling oil

will descend from the top.

You guys can take your time.

Life and death

are just like a game of chess.

You still have a chance to turn back.

Since that's the case,

you should give birth to the next emperor soon.

Qi Yan is dying.

Giving birth to the next emperor is your only choice.

Yanzhi,

you need to understand that.

If you want to marry Qi Yan,

I will give you my full support.

If you want to reclaim the land which belongs to the Qi Family,

I will assist your son

to become the next emperor.

I've done all I can for you.

Am I right?

As for Prince Guang,

you've been the Right Minister for many years.

You can stay in your position.

You can help me

assist Yanzhi's son

to become the next emperor.

This task

is beneficial to you.

Anyway,

I know you two are intelligent.

I only

make acquaintance with intelligent people.

Intelligent people

don't care about their dignity.

They only care about

their growth.

They won't go out of their way

to prove that they're right.

So,

I will give you two another chance.

(Virtuous and prestigious)

(Virtuous and prestigious)

(Wang Ruoqing,)

(Wang Ruoling,)

(Qi Yan,)

(Qi Chen,)

(how dare the four of you treat me like a fool?)

(If I don't return the favour a hundredfold,)

(I won't be able to call myself)

(as the number one ruler in the world.)

(I will keep all of you alive.)

(I will torture all of you physically and mentally.)

(I will take my time to play with you all.)

Your Majesty.

This is great.

Come, Your Majesty.

Please have another sip.

Sorry for the offence.

Here.

Have another sip.

All of you may leave.

Qi Yan,

I am here to visit you.

How are you?

I'm going to die soon.

Everything means nothing to me.

You shouldn't have done this

when you knew this would happen.

Qi Yan,

I just want to tell you this.

At any time, you and I

are on the same boat.

It's just that we had some minor disagreements with each other.

That's why we suspected and resented each other.

That's why outsiders took advantage of the situation.

We got on the same boat because of profit.

Naturally, we will part with each other because of profit.

You're right.

That's why,

we need to tame the beast

since young.

What do you plan to do?

You don't need to know.

Just rest well.

I have prepared a show for you.

I can't be the only one

to have my heart broken,

am I right?

What do you say?

Godfather.

All of us deserved our retribution.

But I beg you.

Please let Yu'er off.

Do you think

that is possible?

Godfather.

Godfather,

I beg you.

It's all my fault.

I beg you, please let her off.

Let me think about it.

Godfather.

Godfather!

Godfather!

Godfather!

Godfather!

Godfather!

Godfather!

Godfather!

I beg you!

It's all my fault!

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, I deserve to die!

- Godfather. - Your Majesty, I deserve to die!

Your Majesty!

Ruoqing.

I almost killed Qiu Ziliang

when I worked together with Han Yue.

I could've killed him.

I still lost in the end.

General Han's sacrifice was in vain.

Qiu Ziliang is still alive.

I should've known.

He is a devil.

♪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♪