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Episode 21

We have to be careful at all time.

We have to be decisive, too.

You must protect yourself and get ministers to be on your side.

You can't upset His Majesty and be careful when doing things.

Only then you'll be able to do what you want later on.

Your Highness, Baron Yun seeks audience.

Tell him that I can't meet him. -Yes, Your Highness.

Baron Yun, the Crown Prince is grounded by His Majesty today.

He has to reflect on his actions and can't meet you. Please return.

Well, I won't go in.

Ask him to come to the door. I'll ask a few things and leave.

We can't disobey the orders. Please don't put me in trouble.

Your Majesty, Baron Yun seeks audience.

Let him come in. -Yes.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

You've healed quickly.

I must. After all, I have not received my rewards.

Wushe, your martial skills are good. You almost killed me.

You've flattered me.

My priority is to protect His Majesty.

That day, only you came forward to help.

That means you knew that Anlan has planned that earlier.

I guessed that.

Whether you knew or you guessed,...

...it's a huge crime to not report it.

As you've also helped, I won't punish you and that's your reward.

Your Majesty, she is your daughter. Talk nicely to her.

Even though she is rebelling, there should be reasons.

Are you trying to say that I'm unreasonable?

Of course she is the one being unreasonable,...

...but her wrongdoings come from the parents. She's unreasonable.

You're the Emperor, and you are unreasonable like her.

It seems not right.

Besides, with her personality, there must be someone behind her.

If you can make her open her mouth and tell me the truth,...

...you're helping her.

Thank you, Your Majesty. You're really wise.

You're the unprecedented ruler.

I'll write an order. Go to Xunfeng Hall then.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Brother Yun, how did you come in?

I mean, are you alright? -How am I alright?

It's painful.

Sister Princess has some medicine. I'll bring it for you later.

Lady Linglong is sincere and mature.

It's unlike someone who is ungrateful.

Why are you here? I don't have anything to say to you.

That's great. I have something to ask you.

If you're here to persuade me, you may go back.

Lady Linglong, help us to prepare tea.

Do you really have nothing to tell me?

Do you really have nothing to tell me?

Are you alright? How is it?

You do care for me.

Who cares for you?

Leave. I'm not worthy for you to be hurt.

It's fine.

How can I watch my wife trying to seek death?

I must avenge my mother's death.

Don't get involved in this.

Are you really certain that your mother is killed by your father?

Do you have any proof?

If you do, you would've shown it.

I won't need to beg your father just to meet you.

Yun Ye,...

...I really don't want to involve you in this.

Lan'er. What I said is true. Let's change the wordings.

Didn't you stab me last time to not get me involved?

Haven't I told you many times that your problems are mine, too?

You stabbed me once last time. I protected you this time.

In total, you owe me 2 stabs.

Yes. What do you want? -I don't want anything.

I'm just trying to talk to you, alright?

Anyway, I'm dying. I'll pay you back with my life, okay?

No. Since you're giving your life to me,...

...you can't die if I say no.

Lan'er, let's talk nicely.

If I'm stabbed again, I'll be waiting at the hell gate for you.

Now is not the time to talk about nonsense like this.

Moreover, it can't be decided by you alone.

If you tell me what happened, I'll be the one deciding everything.

Fine. I'll tell you.

It's him who...

...ordered for my mother and the Mohists to be killed.

I feel sorry for my mother. Do you understand?

Who told you these? -Don't ask. I can't tell you.

Anyway, the person can be trusted. He has no reason to lie to me.

Yun Ye, I'm begging of you.

Please stay out of this. Leave now.

Where should I go?

The further you go, the better it is.

You can go anywhere you like. Don't bother with this anymore.

I won't. Tell me. Who told you this?

I'll investigate. -Why don't you understand?

It's certainly not your father.

If it was him, he won't be acting like now.

I'll be frank. He's the one asking me to find out the truth.

So, he wants to find who is the one behind this.

Why do you think he's that bad? -What if it's true?

If it's true, I'll seek revenge with you.

Then, we'll leave together and die together.

Who wants to die with you? Leave! I don't want to see you!

Ever!

Listen to me.

I won't let you leave my side. You can't die and you won't die.

I love you and will always protect you.

It's okay if you won't tell me. I'll keep investigating.

I don't understand.

Father had great expectations of me...

...but because I'm emotional, I can't differentiate...

...right from wrong and I have been rude.

I couldn't reach your expectations.

I know I'm wrong.

Qian'er has always been an honest child. No matter what,...

...I believe he didn't set out to disobey you intentionally.

It's not that I'm spoiling him. Qian'er is still the Crown Prince.

You want him to reflect on his actions and change...

...but those with ill intentions say you no longer like him.

I hope you can give him a chance.

I know, but he is impulsive when it comes to trivial matters.

He has too many concerns and doesn't know what to prioritise.

How can he rule a country then?

He can learn from you regarding the state affairs.

He's bright and he understands the principles.

Your Majesty, I think he's at the age of getting married.

We should arrange a marriage for him.

If there is someone by his side, he may be better.

You're right. The position has been left empty for too long.

It's time to find our daughter-in-law.

Search thoroughly!

Soldier, what has happened here?

Who are you? -Isn't this shop selling toys?

My sister bought toys from here. They are crafted well.

She asked me to buy another one. -Do you know the owner?

I don't, but he doesn't sound like a local from his accent.

Wait!

I didn't recognise Baron Yun. Please forgive me.

What has happened here?

A few days ago, a horse carriage was burnt in the west.

There was a body inside. The carriage is from Ren Ai Tang.

We came here to verify but no one is around.

Where is the body? -Please come with me.

This is the body.

Let me handle this. -I'll wait outside then.

If you need anything, just look for me.

If this man is burnt to death,...

...shouldn't he open his mouth? Why is his mouth closed?

Can't they see it?

Baron Yun,...

...this man died in a strange way. The reason being...

...people will normally open their mouths to breathe in the fire.

So, when they are burnt to death, their mouths are usually open.

However, this body is weird. His hands cover the mouth.

Even both of us can't pull the hands away.

As his identity is unknown, we dare not ruin the body...

...to prevent from harder identification.

Why didn't you report when you found the strange condition?

We don't have enough manpower.

For bodies which are unclaimed, we just let them be.

Please forgive us, Baron Yun.

Find ways to remove his hands.

Well.....

I'll be responsible for it. -Okay. We'll do it now.

Last time, we said...

...Princess Anyang attacked the Emperor to avenge his mother.

Her lover was stabbed because of her.

After Princess Anyang failed to kill His Majesty,...

...her whereabouts and current situation are unknown.

When His Majesty is angry,...

...lives will be sacrificed.

Great! -Move aside!

Bring him away! -What are you all doing?

Why did this storyteller know about the incident?

This is bad. Lan'er will be in danger if this matter spreads.

Leave!

Move aside! -Move aside!

Let's go! -Let me go!

Hurry! -Let's go!

Stop right there! Don't run!

Get up! -Bring him away!

Let me go! -Let's go!

Move aside! -Move aside!

I just want to ask you this.

The rumours say you tried to assassinate His Majesty.

Is this true? -Yes. I won't deny it.

I shouldn't involve myself with politics...

...but you've done something outrageous.

The whole city knows about this.

I know that His Majesty won't punish you...

...he wants to protect you...

...but he can't protect you anymore.

I won't keep quiet about this.

I understand. I'll be responsible for my own actions.

I won't say anything about the punishment.

I'm glad you understand this.

Guard. -Yes.

Put Princess Anyang in jail in Court of Judicial Review.

Your Highness, if you want to arrest her, please take me, too.

I'm also guilty. -Linglong!

I'm responsible for my actions. I hope you won't involve others.

Since you're loyal,...

...I'll send you to the jail's kitchen.

Princess, please.

Get lost!

Get lost!

Guan Yin Bi, why did you do this?

Your Majesty, the situation is dire now.

I have to help you do this.

This is my problem! Who allowed you to decide?

Your Majesty, this can't be kept a secret anymore.

This is my country. Can they complain about what I want to do?

People will talk.

The whole Chang'an has known about this.

Then put all of them in jail!

All the jails in Chang'an is full.

Then kill everyone!

Do you want to repeat the books burning incident?

So what? -Fine.

Even if you can stop their mouths from talking,...

...can you stop what they think?

How do you want the people to think of you?

Great Tang belongs to me!

I want them to know who is the real ruler here!

Your Majesty, this is no longer a family affair.

It involves Great Tang's security.

What are you doing?

The Princess rebelled.

As the leader of the harem, I can't lead well.

I should take the blame.

As the Empress, I wasn't able to help Your Majesty...

...to take care of the family and national affairs.

It has caused discord in the court.

Please remove my title as the Empress.

Guan Yin Bi, why must you force me?

She's my daughter. You know that she's framed.

Do you want me to watch her death?

I understand what you're thinking.

Putting her in jail is just to slow things down.

You can still investigate the matter.

Your Majesty, the people are restless.

It's better to prevent the rumour than the protest.

You can't be indecisive.

Baron Yun, please stop. -I need to report to His Majesty.

His Majesty won't see anyone. -Why?

I don't know. -Well.....

General Hou.

Baron Yun.

Baron Yun, you're finally here. -What do you mean?

Did you hear about the Princess' assassination of His Majesty?

I've heard before, but these are rumours. They can't be trusted.

I don't believe either,...

...but it's difficult to judge someone.

How can we know it's not a plot to set her up?

Did something happen to Anlan?

Just now,...

...the Empress sent the Princess to the jail for the trial.

What about His Majesty?

The rumours have spread throughout Chang'an.

His Majesty will have no choice but to reveal the truth.

I'm afraid the Princess will be.....

No way, I have to enter the palace now.

Don't be impulsive.

I'm also worried after knowing the Princess has been jailed...

...but His Majesty is very angry.

Being impulsive will only worsen the situation.

You have to plan well about this.

Then I'll wait here until His Majesty's willing to see me.

The rumours don't just come from nowhere.

I suspect someone is behind this.

I'm going back to my manor to ask people to investigate.

I must clear the Princess' name. -Thank you, General Hou.

I was close to her mother. It's what I should do.

I'm leaving, Baron Yun.

What's the time now? -It's already past midnight.

Li Anlan is already in the jail now.

For spreading rumours about her assassinating His Majesty,...

...you've done well. -It's your wise plan...

...that I could do well.

Since the Princess has been jailed,...

...should we kill her once and for all?

Don't rush it. We don't need to do anything now.

This incident is now known throughout Chang'an.

Li Shimin has to do something.

He's pondering whether to kill his daughter or not.

We just need to sow discord...

...to see the father and daughter hurting each other.

Do you have another plan?

The show has just begun.

I want to see whether this useless Emperor...

...cares about the nation more,...

...himself or his daughter.

Your Majesty, Baron Yun has been waiting for the whole day.

Let him in. -Yes.

Baron Yun may come in.

What's it? Has your injury healed for you to go everywhere?

My wound is not on the body but in my heart.

Since your body isn't well, go back and rest then.

Princess Anyang is your daughter. Her fault is yours, too.

If the Princess is jailed for committing a crime,...

...then how should Your Majesty be punished for your mistake?

Baron Yun, how can you be rude to His Majesty?

Be careful with your head. -My life is not worthy.

It's lucky that I'm able to survive until now.

If you want to question the Princess, put me in jail, too.

Why are you begging me here?

You know that Anlan loves you.

I betrothed you but you married a sinful woman.

You're the one who broke her heart first.

Are you qualified to criticise me?

I'm guilty as charged.

If you didn't separate the Crown Prince from Xinyue,...

...I wouldn't have done that.

It involved an innocent life after all.

I believe that the Princess won't blame me.

How dare you! You're guilty.

Do you think I won't kill you?

You're the Emperor. You can kill anyone you want.

I just hope you'll let me die together with the Princess.

Die together with the Princess?

I'm willing to die with the Princess.

I hope you'll agree.

Yun Ye, I'm not as good as you.

I'm not as good as you.

Stop pushing His Majesty, Baron Yun.

In order to protect the Princess, the whole country is in chaos.

Do you know how many people were jailed...

...for spreading rumours against the Princess?

The Princess is jailed because of the Empress.

His Majesty is more helpless and in more pain than you.

Your Majesty, I've been impulsive and said things that I shouldn't.

Please forgive me.

Forget it. Stand up.

How is the investigation?

You're wise. There is really a mastermind behind this,...

...but the Princess is not willing to share the truth.

I found some clues today.

I hope the Princess will put down her guard.

However, she is now in the jail.

It won't be easy to visit her.

Wushe. -Yes.

Pass him a plate so he can enter the jail and visit the Princess.

Yes.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, please don't be too upset.

If the truth is out, the Princess leaves the jail,...

...and she knows I upset you, she won't forgive me.

Get lost now.

If you can't find the mastermind in 10 days, kill yourself.

What about 20 days? -20 days?

Do you want Anlan to stay in the jail for 20 days? Leave!

Take care. I will..... -Leave!

Lan'er, are you alright?

Why are you here? -Well,...

...you still won't tell me who that person is?

I've told you everything. You don't need to do this. Leave.

Don't you understand what place you are in right now?

Of course I know.

I'll take the responsibility. -Lan'er, you're pushing me.

If anything happens to you, how can I live?

Do you want me to watch you die?

You're married. We're not meant to be together.

My life and death have nothing to do with you.

Why are you so stubborn like a donkey?

I married Xinyue for a reason. Don't you know who I did that for?

You're just using it as an excuse.

Say no more.

We're not meant to be. I don't want to see you again.

Leave. -Lan'er, look at me.

Look at me.

Do you have to be so cruel?

Fine. Even if you don't tell me, I'll find the mastermind.

Let me tell you. I have a bet with your father.

If I can't find the murderer in 10 days,...

...I'll meet him with my head off.

Yun Ye, are you stupid?

Lady, you've suffered.

What has happened outside?

Godfather has been killed.

What? -Godfather is dead.

Who did it? -I'm still investigating.

He was burnt to death in the horse carriage.

When I was investigating, his body was ruined by some people.

When I was at the entrance, I saw Yun Ye.

Did he find you?

Yes, he did.

He has also been to the morgue.

Maybe he found out something.

He's really out of his mind.

No.

Things are fishy. Before we find out the truth, don't touch him.

From what I know about Uncle Tian, he must have left clues behind.

Did he tell you who his saviour is?

He's never told me because he's afraid to involve his saviour.

I'm suspecting this saviour.

You're suspecting that he has to do with godfather's death?

My father is asking people to find out the mastermind.

I thought he wants to kill him. My assassination failed.

Uncle Tian was killed.

I have to suspect this saviour.

I have no idea who to trust now.

Maybe Uncle Tian has been manipulated.

Then what do you want to do now?

Brother Gongshu, I must leave here in 10 days.

This can't be delayed. -Yes, I'll be quick.

Sister Princess, you've not been resting well these few days.

I've cooked some soup for you. -Brother Gongshu.

Sister Princess. -Wait!

She is my maid. I've involved her in this.

She treats me like her own sister.

Greet Brother Gongshu. He's here to save me.

Lady Linglong, can you move around here easily?

Don't worry. To save Sister Princess,...

...I'm willing to do anything.

Crown Prince Chengqian has finally understood.

All his actions and words represent the court.

I'll now stop his grounding.

I hope you won't do anything unnecessary anymore.

This is the end of the decree. Please accept it.

Thank you, father.

Your Highness,...

...recently, His Majesty is busy with many things.

Princess Anyang's case hasn't ended yet locusts are here.

You should bear with His Majesty.

It's my responsibility to share his worries. I understand.

Is there any news about the locusts?

It's the matter of the court. I can't say anything, but I think...

...you should personally go to the people and find out...

...before discussing with His Majesty.

Thank you for the advice. -You're welcome.

I have other things to attend to. I'll leave first.

What happened? -The road is blocked.

Your Highness, there are many victims here.

They may cause problems in the city. So, we blocked the road.

We haven't eaten for 3 days.

Please be kind.

Please save my child.

Little girl, you must be hungry.

Here.

Thank you. -He is giving away money!

Thank you. -Don't rush! One by one!

You're the citizens of Great Tang. We won't let you suffer.

Thank you, sir. -We haven't eaten for many days.

Thank you.

Thank you. -Is everything ready?

Yes. -Give out the food.

Yes. Give out the food!

The food is here! -The food is here!

It's unlucky that we have the plague of locusts,...

...but god bless us.

His Majesty has ordered for food for the victims in Chang'an.

So, I've opened my warehouse and shared the food.

From today onwards, I'll share the food here for 10 days.

All of you are the citizens of Great Tang.

As long as I'm here, I won't let you starve.

Thank you, Prince of Wei! -Thank you, Prince of Wei!

Thank you, Prince of Wei! -Thank you, Prince of Wei!

Thank you, Prince of Wei! -Thank you, Prince of Wei!

I heard you've been released today...

...but I'm busy handling the plague of locusts.

So, I didn't congratulate you on time. Please forgive me.

You're too courteous.

I saw Prince of Wei and you worked together for the victims.

You must be very tired.

You're blaming me, Your Highness.

As the situation has changed, you should follow the right person.

I can understand.

You must have received the secret letter from Xiaomei.

When you were grounded,...

...His Majesty let Prince of Wei handle the city defence.

He's even leading the imperial guards.

I'm no longer in control of the army.

So, I can only help Prince of Wei.

Even if I'm taking your side,...

...I can't do anything.

What?

In just a few days,...

...Prince of Wei's influence has increased tremendously.

You've seen it yourself.

Prince of Wei has been reaching out to the people.

Just like what he did just now, he did them well.

Many of the ministers are praising him...

...in front of His Majesty.

It seems that my little brother...

...is really going to fight with me.

I've informed His Majesty...

...that Prince of Wei is overdoing things.

What did father say? -He said that this is...

...allowed for the current situation.

General Hou, you've worked hard.

I've wrongly blamed you.

I understand where your blame comes from.

But Your Highness, with today's incident,...

...have you figured out anything?

I was very disappointed when I was grounded.

You woke me up by advising me.

We'll see people's true colours in adversity.

You must remember.

We're both on the same boat.

Xiaomei cares for you.

She's very worried. -Xiaomei has suffered.

I just hate myself for not being able to do anything.

My father is prejudiced against me.

Even if he stops grounding me, he doesn't really forgive me.

The proof is his love for Qingque has increased.

Don't say that. It all depends on you.

What do you mean? -Go with the flow,...

...but you have to be prepared for the worst.

Prepare for the worst?

Back then, Crown Prince Yin didn't prepare for this.

You mean..... -You're the Crown Prince.

It's appropriate to prepare well in case...

...history repeats itself.

"Huang Shu" -It's great to see the sky again.

Come out! How dare you run? Try and see!

Please spare me.

I'll give you everything today.

Are you Huang Shu? -Yes.

I'm not your grandfather. The treasure is the deposit.

What do you think of a trade?

That's great.

Greetings, mother.

You've suffered recently.

Don't disobey your father anymore from now on.

I've understood this after being punished.

I'm too impulsive back then.

Leave first. -Yes.

Here. Sit down. -Yes.

I know that you don't have anyone by yourself to talk to.

Princess Anyang is 2 years older than you. So, you're close to her.

Your father has his own plan with her case. Don't worry.

After she enters the palace, your father has always spoiled her.

No matter how serious the case turns out,...

...I think your father won't take her life.

Even the tigers won't eat their own cubs.

I'm thinking too much.

Princess Anyang is likely to lose her title.

It's likely she won't be in the palace anymore.

This will be a good thing for sister.

What? -I mean...

...this is the best decision.

Qian'er, you've grown up.

I want to arrange your marriage.

Then there will be someone who takes care and accompanies you.

Mother, isn't this too rushing?

Now there's the plague of locusts. I want to focus on the nation.

I don't want to think about love and marriage.

How can a man be successful without having a family?

Moreover, you're the Crown Prince.

You have to continue the royal bloodline.

Your marriage can't be postponed. -But.....

This is also your father's decision.

I'm grateful to you two for helping me to think about this.

Do you have anyone you like?

I.....

When we were playing polo,...

...I met General Hou's daughter.

In my heart.....

You mean, Hou Xiaomei?

Xiaomei always loves me.

I hope both of you will allow us to get married.

She's quite pretty...

...but..... -She's gentle.

She doesn't look like a general's daughter.

All right. Let me talk to your father.

Thank you, mother.

Qian'er, since you have been released,...

...you should do what a Crown Prince should do.

Before this, your tasks were delegated to Qingque.

Both of you can now work together...

...and assist your father.

Yes, I'll do my best.

This doesn't look like a lock.

Isn't this a ball?

Listen.

There's something inside. -Let me see.

There is really something inside.

With this design, could it be the legendary Luban lock?

Let me have a look again. Here.

Baron Yun, if this is a Luban Lock,...

...even we don't know how to open the lock.

You're right. -You're the best locksmiths...

...in Chang'an. You can't even open this small thing?

Yes, we're the best in Chang'an...

...but we've never seen this design.

Then, let's destroy it to see what's inside.

No! Wait!

Look. The lines must have something to do with mechanism.

If you open it forcefully, it will be activated.

The item inside will then be destroyed.

Why are there so many self-destruct things in Chang'an?

I remember now.

I've seen this when I was young.

It seems to be made a Mohist.

Are you sure this is made by the Mohists?