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Episode 22

I remember now!

I think I have seen this when I was young.

It was made by a Mohist.

Are you sure? -Yes.

Only the Mohists can make it.

I got it.

This is the list of the girls from the nobles who are still single.

These are their dates of birth. Please have a look, Your Majesty.

Su Wan?

She's knowledgeable, virtuous and elegant.

She's the best candidate for the Crown Princess.

Your Majesty, Qian'er told me that...

...he likes Hou Xiaomei who is the daughter of Hou Junji.

I know him well.

However, it's better for us to choose from the nobles.

Why do you say so?

Qian'er is soft...

...and easily influenced by others.

Hou Junji is a talented general.

He looks strict but he's actually very proud.

He's too dominant. If he stirs up troubles,...

...Qian'er could never cope with it.

I purposely involved Qingque in the court...

...to let Qian'er see the reality.

I want him to prove himself and stop playing around.

Moreover, the Crown Prince...

...should stay away from the army.

If he's close to the army, it's going to be a threat for me.

Your Majesty is more thoughtful than me.

Su Changsheng is a scholar...

...and seems to have no ambition in the court.

So, I choose her daughter for Qian'er.

I got it now.

However, they're in love but can't get married.

I feel sorry for Qian'er.

He's going to be the Emperor.

He should be able to bear with it.

Can you recognise this lock? -Where did you get it?

I took it from the corpses.

I can't recognise it.

Are you sure? -Yes.

Fine, I shall just burn it. -No! Hold on!

Did you burn it?

I may keep it but you have to tell me who it is.

Why must you force me?

Let me have a look. -I may give it to you,...

...but you have to tell me who that person is.

I don't want to see anymore. Just burn it with me.

Why are you so stubborn?

It's a Luban Lock. Only the Mohists can open it.

Therefore, the mastermind are the Mohists, right?

I don't get it.

It's not the Mohists. -I know...

...you don't want me to be involved...

...but I'm already part of it.

I must find out the truth.

We still have 8 days. I may even die before you.

Don't be impulsive. -I told your father that...

...we'll share weal and woe together.

Do you still remember my words when I proposed to you?

You're my future. If you're gone,...

...my future will be meaningless.

Father, I was assigned to deal with the plague of locusts.

I've made arrangements for the victims in Chang'an.

They're very grateful to your kindness.

I think Prince of Wei did all these by himself,...

...helped the victims and showed the kindness of the royalties.

It's indeed a good example for us.

That's good. Prince of Wei managed to solve the problem well.

I'm happy.

Father, I couldn't help the victims of the plague...

...and I feel sorry for them.

I'm willing to donate my salary for a year to the victims.

I'm happy for your thought.

It's just my duty.

I shall let the Crown Prince...

...help the victims on my behalf.

I shall cut down half of my expenses...

...and donate to the victims, too. -Yes, father.

You're wise.

Your Majesty cares for the people.

It's the welfare of the people.

In the war with Turks,...

...many problems occurred and I'm very worried.

I wanted to go for the war by myself...

...but the plague of locusts has just happened.

I have to be here to solve the problems.

I shall let Prince of Wei go for the war on my behalf.

Thank you, father. I have always wanted to go for a war...

...and prepared for it for a long time.

As a man, we should learn from Wei Qing and Huo Qubing...

...to go for wars and keep the peace of the country.

Good. What a great ambition.

I was a general when I was at your age.

It's time for you to make some achievements.

Yes, I shall take you as my role model...

...and work hard for it.

Get ready and set off immediately.

Yes, father.

Brother.

Why are you leaving so early?

What can I help you? -I didn't expect that father...

...will send me for the war.

You must be quite happy about it.

I'm just following your footsteps.

You have to understand that...

...my footsteps may not suitable for you.

Thank you for your reminder.

I hope Your Highness can solve the plague issue soon.

Or when I'm back, father may think even higher of me.

By then,...

...how are you going to face it?

Don't be sad, Your Highness. -How could I don't be sad?

Father has sent him for a war.

You've heard his words.

Is he going to take over my post after this?

Your Highness shouldn't feel anxious about it.

I think it's a good thing for you.

How could it be a good thing?

I didn't contribute much although I'm the Crown Prince.

However, these days,...

...he has been taking all my duties.

He's even going for a war now. How could it be a good matter?

Don't be anxious, Your Highness. You just have to know...

...that Prince of Wei is absent in the court.

His Majesty can only rely on Your Highness.

All the officials have to listen to Your Highness.

We're still dominant in the court.

Why do we have to worry about him?

What's your suggestion?

This way please, Your Highness.

Brother Yun, it's late now.

Why don't you continue tomorrow? -Xinyue, I'm running out of time.

However, you haven't recovered yet.

It's bad for you to stay up late. -Go to bed first.

Remember to drink the soup.

Sure.

Mother.

Why do you want to meet me at this hour?

Qingque, come here.

Whose cloak is this? -This is your father's cloak.

He wore it when he went for the battles.

I've stitched your name on it.

It's yours now.

Thank you, mother. I'll take father as my role model.

Come.

It's dangerous to go for a war.

You must be mature.

Take the advice from the generals. Don't force yourself.

I shall bear it in mind.

You've grown up.

When you were young, you would follow Qian'er wherever he went.

You would always listen to him and he doted on you the most.

Among the princes, two of you are your father's favourites.

He's envious of your brotherhood.

If two of you can always help each other,...

...Great Tang will be prosperous. -Mother,...

...let me be frank with you. I'm still the same,...

...but brother has changed.

Things have changed.

It will never be the same anymore.

Qingque, no matter what it is,...

...he is still your brother.

Although you're in favour now,...

...you mustn't be proud. You should spare a thought for him.

No worries, mother.

I have never thought of fighting with him.

He's the one who brought himself into this.

I have to set off tomorrow. If there isn't anything else,...

...I shall take my leave first.

Mother, I'm not as good as father...

...but brother isn't better than me either.

That's all I heard, Your Highness.

Is it true? -I won't dare to lie.

You may leave first. -Yes.

Your Highness, the sedan chair is ready.

Your Highness may set off to Lizheng Hall anytime.

I'm not going anymore. -Yes.

Xiaohu, hurry up! Come here!

Have a look, Xiaohu. What's written on it?

Did I get any treasure? -The.....

You only know how to play. You never study well.

Go and ask the village head here. Hurry!

The country will be ruined due to unfilial piety.

Where did you get it?

I got it here.

It's divine retribution!

Well.....

The plague of locusts has just stopped. Why did it happen again?

Your Majesty, when Han Wudi and Emperor Jing were ruling,...

...there were many wars and 22 times of plagues of locusts.

However, the place which was in charge by Lu Gong was excepted.

It was found out that Lu Gong was kind and well-respected,...

...thus the locusts were influenced by him.

Do you mean that...

...I'm immoral and that I have caused the disasters?

No. I mean...

...the locusts are god's insects.

The people must have offended god.

Your Majesty is kind.

If Your Majesty is willing to fast for the people,...

...the locusts will know your sincerity and leave eventually.

Historian Zhou,...

...you've just made a great mistake!

What's wrong with you, Historian Zhou?

Are you drunk or out of your mind?

How dare you talk nonsense in the court?

What are locusts? Locusts are just pests!

However, you mentioned them as god's insects.

I shall catch a grasshopper and send it to your house...

...for you to worship. Would you want to do it?

What's your suggestion then?

According to the tradition,...

...Your Majesty should pray to the gods and...

...list your sins to solve the disaster.

Do you mean that...

...I'm unfilial?

Please pardon me, Your Majesty.

The praying ceremony aims to get the blessing from the gods...

...and give comfort to the people.

I didn't mean to be rude to Your Majesty.

I'm sure Your Majesty can understand my thought.

Your Majesty, you've been working hard since you were enthroned.

The folks live in peace and our country is prosperous.

How could Your Majesty list your sins just because of the plague?

I said so because since the turtle shell was found,...

...the rumour has been widely spread among the folks.

They're just some silly folks.

We could always arrest them. Why shall we bother about them?

The incident of Princess Anyang has created a great problem...

...and now the turtle shell was found.

If we don't give an answer to the folks,...

...Great Tang may be destroyed.

Your Majesty, I agree with the imperial astronomer.

The country will be ruined due to unfilial piety.

Princess Anyang is unfilial and disloyal to Your Majesty.

It proves the warning of god. I think it's a serious matter.

If we ignore it, our country may be destroyed.

Your Majesty, Princess Anyang is disloyal...

...and she has offended the gods.

Her sins shouldn't be forgiven. Your Majesty, I think...

...the disloyal Princess Anyang...

...should be killed to appease the gods.

Please think carefully...

...and make a wise decision, Your Majesty.

What do you think, Crown Prince?

What shall we do? -We shall just go with the flow.

Father, I think...

...we should look at the bigger picture.

Father, it's a serious matter.

I think we need to further discuss it.

Your Majesty, the history is the best proof.

Please decide as soon as possible...

...to avoid any implication.

The country will be ruined due to unfilial piety.

The country will be ruined due to unfilial piety.

Why are you so noisy?

The country will be ruined due to unfilial piety.

Wang Cai, I've told you not to disturb brother.

Why are you disobedient again?

I'm sorry, brother.

I didn't notice that Wang Cai flew in.

Sister Xinyue said you didn't sleep last night. Are you tired?

No.

What did Wang Cai...

...say just now?

The country will be ruined due to unfilial piety.

It's widely spread in Chang'an now.

They said Princess Anyang stabbed His Majesty...

...and caused the punishment from god.

Brother, where are you going? -I'll go out for a while.

I've decided to go to the north of Chang'an...

...and pray at the altar five days later.

By then, I shall reflect myself and list my sins.

It's all my fault.

Hopefully the gods may pity the folks...

...and stop the disaster.

Your Majesty,...

...it's inappropriate to list your sins.

Please think twice, Your Majesty.

Please think twice, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, similar disasters may happen again in the future...

...and some people...

...may make a fuss of it.

If the disaster continues,...

...I shall let the Princess kill herself...

...to appease the gods.

Imperial astronomers and ministry of rites will be in charge of it.

Officials with rank four and higher...

...have to follow me, too. No excuse is allowed.

Give us the food! -Get back!

Get back!

Get back!

Get back! -Move aside!

Get back!

Move aside! -Burn the locusts!

Yes, we shall burn them!

Burn the locusts! -Barbecue?

Burn the locusts! -Baron Yun.

Chancellor Wei, you.....

Due to the plague, everyone is panic.

The victims are fighting for the food and I have to deal with them.

If you have nothing else, you should just go back.

It's dangerous here.

Chancellor Wei, I have a question.

Sister, you've suffered a lot.

Why brings you here? -I'm sorry, sister.

I didn't manage to protect you.

I'm happy enough that you're here.

No, I shall do more for you.

What can you do for me? Do you want to kill him for me?

You must be kidding. I just can't bear to see you in the prison.

Don't blame yourself.

It's all my fault.

I'm a sinner now.

You better go back quickly.

You and I are actually the same.

I'm in an abstract prison.

I can feel...

...the stress that father has given to me...

...and I'm suffocating.

When I was going to the political marriage,...

...grandfather told me that...

...as the Princess, I get to enjoy the wealth. At the same time,...

...I have my duty, too. I think he's right.

You're the Crown prince who is going to take over the throne.

You shouldn't think like that.

I can't bear to see the people around me leave or die...

...without doing anything. -It's not the end yet.

Don't worry too much.

For the bigger picture,...

...don't you think that father will sacrifice you?

Even though he wants to sacrifice me, I have nothing to say.

As the Crown Prince, I can't even protect you.

What's the point then? -Chengqian,...

...don't do anything for me.

No matter what happens to me, take care of yourself.

I believe that you'll be a wise Emperor.

Sister, are you going to leave me, too?

I've given up everything since I've decided to assassinate.

You're not a child anymore. You should understand that...

...neither Yun Ye nor I could stay by your side forever.

Go back. Remember my words.

Take care.

Sister Princess,...

...I saw the Crown Prince. -Linglong,...

...ask Gongshu to take action. -Yes.

Brother, the kitchen has run out of seasoning.

I have to go and buy some. If not,...

...our dinner tonight will be tasteless.

Go ahead. Come back quickly.

Who is that?

Lady Linglong. -Brother Gongshu,...

...there is a change. We have to take action now.

I got it. Tell her that everything is fine.

Here it is.

You're incredible.

The soil is soft and there is water, too.

Things will be easier if we dig to the Court of Judicial Review.

We may save the Princess now. That's great!

Thank you.

Thank you, Prince of Wei.

What did you say? Look carefully!

This is the Crown Prince.

I'm sorry, Your Highness.

I'm sorry. -Please get up.

It doesn't matter.

Take your food and go back. -Thank you, Your Highness.

Thank you. -Chengqian.

I heard about the turtle shell and divine retribution.

Is there any new decision from the court?

Father has his own opinion.

Why did you say...

...look at the bigger picture when His Majesty asked you so?

Who told you that? -I met Chancellor Wei on the way.

He has no reason to cheat me.

Yes, that was what I said.

What else could I say?

Your father is the Emperor but your sister is...

...only a political tool. Looking at the bigger picture means...

...your father is more important.

Who is weaker between your sister and your father?

Isn't it obvious?

What a great job you did there.

Yun Ye, I was grounded by father for several days...

...as I pleaded for sister.

Shall I be rude to father and be grounded again...

...before I could do anything for her?

What can I do if I'm grounded?

Fine, you can't save Xinyue and Lan'er...

...because you're the Crown Prince. I'll not force you.

Tell me the decision of His Majesty.

I shall figure it out by myself.

Father has listed his sins. If the disaster continues,...

...he'll.....

He'll sacrifice sister to appease the gods.

She'll be sacrificed?

Your Majesty, Baron Yun seeks audience.

He's well informed.

Shall we reject him? -Let him in.

Based on his character, he won't give up easily.

Yes.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

I've given you 10 days.

Why are you here instead of investigating the case?

If I hadn't come, I may not be able to meet the Princess anymore.

Stop beating around the bush.

I've listed my sins. Isn't it enough?

If everyone prays to the gods, the gods will be very busy.

If there's a delay,...

...no matter what we do,...

...it's going to be pointless.

I have a method to solve the plague of locusts.

It's the divine retribution.

You can't solve it with your tricks.

I'm willing to vow with my life.

If I can solve the problem,...

...please grant me a wish. -How dare you negotiate with me?

It's a piece of cake for Your Majesty.

Tell me about it.

If I can solve the plague,...

...I hope that Your Majesty may declare an amnesty.

Sure, I shall promise you.

However, can you solve it by yourself?

Yes, it's difficult to solve it by myself.

Please lend me a hand, Your Majesty.

Go ahead. What can I help you?

Your Majesty just have to write 4 words for me.

Are you sure? -Yes.

Which 4 words do that you need?

Here you go. -Thank you.

Thank you. -Thank you.

Thank you, Your Highness.

We're so hungry. Please give us some food.

I want it, too. -Come.

Why are you here? -If you want to rid the plague...

...and save your sister, come and help us.

Sure. I have no reason to reject it.

That's great! Four of us can work together again!

Let's go!

Yun Ye, why are we here?

Why are we here?

Come over here.

What's it? -Have a look.

Isn't it a locust? -Look again.

Divine retribution?

Are we going to kill it? -No.

I got it! It's a yellow locust! -Are you blind?

Yun Ye, stop wasting time. Tell us now.

You have no idea. In my hometown, locusts are a delicacy.

It's a delicacy?

It's high in protein.

It tastes better than chicken after we barbecue it.

Chengqian. -Stop!

I need your help. -Say it.

I need a lot of locusts. -Why do you need them?

Obviously I'm cooking them. -As food?

It's for you!

Hurry! -Let's go!

Do you want to eat it? -Let's go!

It's for you!

Great!

Great!

Great!

Great!

Great!

Great!

Attention, people in Chang'an!

The locusts appear in Chang'an recently...

...and cause us to lead a miserable life.

The locusts actually aren't divine retribution...

...but auspicious sign.

Auspicious sign? -The locusts are nutritious.

They are the best tonic.

Is it edible?

The locusts are dirty and poisonous! How can we eat them?

I have to give you a briefing.

Let's invite Physician Sun Simiao to give the briefing.

Let's welcome Physician Sun! -Physician Sun!

The locusts are not poisonous.

They are recorded to be used as medicine...

...and tonic. They're very good for health...

...and good to be taken as food.

Well, if that's the case,...

...can Physician Sun eat the locust in front of us?

Why not?

It can't be eaten.

Look! I'm fine! -He's immune to poisons!

We don't want to eat! -We don't want to eat!

It's not poisonous. -The Crown Prince is here!

The Crown Prince is here. -The Crown Prince is here.

Long live, Your Highness. -Your Highness.

Long live, Your Highness.

Long live, Your Highness.

Long live, Your Highness.

Rise. -Thank you, Your Highness.

His Highness is here in time!

He can try the locusts for us.

No, Yun Ye!

You didn't mention that I have to eat the locusts.

It's the only way to solve the plague and save your sister.

You have to eat it. -Is it edible?

Yes! Hurry! Everyone is looking at you.

It can't be eaten, Your Highness! -It can't be eaten, Your Highness!

Don't eat it, Your Highness!

Don't eat it! -Your Highness!

Don't eat it!

How does it taste?

It's edible!

It's crispy and tender! It's tasty!

It's the favourite of Your Highness and His Majesty.

Does anyone want to give it a try?

I want to try! -I want to try!

I want to try! -I want to try!

It's tasty!

Your Majesty, how could the Crown Prince...

...show his face in public?

It's ridiculous.

It may bring disgrace to the royal family!

Chancellor Wei, we should act according to the situation.

It can solve the disaster and stay close to the folks.

Why shouldn't it be done?

However, the officials have started to criticise it.

What's there to criticise?

If they have a good solution, will I not use it?

They only know how to criticise without working hard on it.

How about the praying ceremony?

It's well prepared.

We just have to wait for the auspicious time to come.

Pray to god!

God is kind to us.

As we're lacking of food,...

...god has granted us lots of food.

Thank you for being kind to us.

Set the fire.

Divide the food.

Your Majesty.

It's going to be fine, right?

His Majesty has eaten it.

Official Wei has eaten it, too.

Let's give it a try.

It's tasty.

It's good.

Here. -Let me have one.

Give me some.

Take more.

Is there anymore, Baron Yun?

Yes, it's definitely enough! -Give me more!

It's enough. -I want it, too!

I want it, too! -I want it, too!

God bless Great Tang!

The emotion of the victims is stable now.

Without the order from the court,...

...the restaurants in Chang'an...

...have marked up the price of the locusts.

It has become a gem now.

Your Majesty is wise.

Yun Ye could even think of making a fortune using the locusts.

He's too cunning.

Will he be proud as Your Majesty has entitled him as a Duke?

In this plague,...

...Yun Ye put himself in the people's shoes.

His method is fine.

Yes, Your Majesty. Besides,...

...Qian'er worked hard to solve the plague, too.

I've realised that, too.

He has become more mature.

Your Majesty is wise. -However, I was told that...

...I'm too nice to Qingque...

...and it has become a threat for Qian'er.

Do you think Qian'er has the same thought, too?

Your Majesty think highly of Qian'er, so you're strict to him.

I'm sure he can understand it.

I'm actually.....

Finally, I've understood father's intention.

It's all right.

I shall take a stroll. You may go to rest first.

Yun Ye is entitled as the Duke for his credit in the plague.

He's allowed to enter the court. That's all for the decree.

I'm promoted for three ranks from a Baron to a Duke.

I'm so lucky.

Thank His Majesty for his favour. -Duke Yun, please accept it.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Eunuch Wushe, I have a question.

Please say it, Duke Yun.

Since the plague is solved,...

...when is His Majesty going to declare an amnesty?