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Episode 23

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Eunuch Wushe, I have a question.

Please say it, Duke Yun.

When is His Majesty going to declare an amnesty?

I have no idea.

Please remind His Majesty about it.

Duke Yun must be kidding. Who am I to remind His Majesty?

You've been entitled as the Duke...

...and may enter the court now. Why don't you ask him personally?

I got it. Thank you. -I shall take my leave.

Dismiss now. -Yes.

Brother Ye, Yue'er, come with me.

Brother Yun, are you still worrying about Princess Anyang?

Yes, I can't rest my mind as long as she isn't released.

Let's go in first.

Brother Ye. Xinyue.

What's wrong, grandma?

Brother Ye, although you have become the Duke,...

...I still have to tell you about it.

What's it, grandma?

Since Yue'er and you are married,...

...you're always not at home.

Do you think it's correct to leave her alone at home?

Does it make sense? -Grandma, I'm busy recently.

Grandma, please don't blame Brother Yun, I mean, my husband.

He's busy recently. I could understand it.

However, you mustn't forget the important matter.

Am I fooling around?

You're not, but.....

When can you two have a child?

Is it a big deal? -Isn't it?

As the Duke, no matter how busy you are,...

...you have to consider having a child.

Grandma, you're so thoughtful.

I'll bear it in mind and remind myself always.

I shall discuss it with Lady Xinyue now.

You're the Duke now but you're still talking nonsense.

Grandma, can't I be the Duke when I talk nonsense?

I'm very busy these days for the ritual. I'm very tired.

Please allow me to rest for a few days.

It's okay. Let's just settle it soon.

Come here, Xinyue.

Come here.

I've got a remedy recently.

If you take the remedy,...

...you'll be pregnant soon.

Grandma, isn't it too much? -What's wrong?

I'm doing it for you and our family.

Boil it with 4 bowls of water..... -Grandma!

I know what to do. Please go back to rest first.

I shall discuss it with Lady Xinyue.

Send grandma to her room! -You.....

Remember to take it.

You must take it every morning and night.

Boil it with 4 bowls of water. Remember to take it.

You'll see the result soon. -Alright, we got it.

Go back to rest first.

Bear it in mind. -Okay.

My grandma is used to be straightforward.

Please don't take it to heart. -I don't mind it.

She's doing for your own good. -Sorry for that.

You've saved my life. Don't feel sorry about it.

Many problems occurred recently. Everyone is panic.

Sometimes, I can't understand Chengqian, too.

If Chengqian still can't give you an answer soon,...

...what's your next plan?

Tell me if you need any help.

I shall try my best to help you.

Yun Ye has solved the plague of locusts easily.

I heard that Li Shimin wants to declare an amnesty, too.

It must be Yun Ye's idea.

If Li Anlan is released, it's hard for us to kill her.

We mustn't wait anymore. Send our men there...

...and settle it. -I got it.

Make sure that there isn't any evidence left.

Yes.

Settle it properly. Don't leave any clue behind.

Sister Princess,...

...change your clothes quickly.

I shall take care of the rest. -Linglong,...

...you must be very careful. -No worries, sister.

It's all in control. We may go out soon.

Who is that? -It's me.

I got a fright. -How is it?

Based on the map, it should be here.

Wait for a while. -It has been too long!

Stop urging me. This is my fastest speed.

I'm not, but we have to take action tonight.

If not..... -Shut up! Look!

These are rocks. It's difficult for me to dig.

You even dug the tomb. What's so difficult for now?

I always deal with the corpses. I've never done this before.

Moreover, we're talking about the Court of Judicial Review now.

I'm feeling guilty.

You still owe me a favour.

You'll get a great reward from me after you're done.

Yes. My mentor was right.

People like me should never owe someone a favour.

If not, why would I be here?

Stop talking nonsense! Hurry up! -Go back first.

Hold on. Bring the soil, too.

You're quite pretty. -What's wrong with you? Hurry up!

Give me a hand. -Come.

Brothers, you're still on duty at this hour.

I have some wine here. Do you want some?

Who are you? Why are you here?

I'm the chef, Linglong. Can't you recognise me?

Who are you?

Let's go. It'll be dawn soon. -Let's go.

Linglong is not back yet. I can't leave her behind.

Let's wait for a while. -We can't wait anymore.

Once it's morning, the army may find out the hole easily.

By then, none of us may leave. -Let's go!

Let's just wait for a while.

Run, sister!

Sister!

Run, sister! -It's Linglong.

It's Linglong's voice. -Sister!

Linglong, is that you?

She must be in trouble. I must save her.

She may be dead. -Let go.

Don't you want to avenge your mother?

Whatever it is, I shall go first. -Let go!

I must save her.

You go first. I shall save her.

Linglong. Linglong!

Linglong!

Watch out!

Put out the fire! Hurry!

Over here! Bring the water!

Hurry! -Over here!

Okay! -Here is the water!

Bring the water here! -Hurry!

Bring the water! -Hurry!

Over here! -Hurry!

Anlan.

Hurry! -You!

Water!

Water! -Here you go!

Anlan! -Duke Yun, you can't go in!

Let go! Do you know who I am?

I can't let you go in! -Anlan!

Stop him! -Anlan!

Let go! -Don't go closer!

Save the people! Anlan!

Anlan!

Your Majesty,...

...there is an accident.

The Court of Judicial Review's jail is on fire.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Where is Princess Anyang?

Duke Yun, she's not here. Let's go.

Since you didn't want to meet me, why did you leave the hairpin?

Why are you so ruthless?

Answer me, Anlan!

Say something, Anlan!

Anlan!

Anlan!

Anlan!

Your Majesty is all soaked.

Please get changed. What matter most is your health.

I think I've seen Anlan.

I want to meet Princess Anlan. -Your Majesty,...

...Her Highness has been sent to Changning Temple.

However, Her Highness was burnt and her face is disfigured.

Your Majesty will be sad looking at it.

Your Majesty shouldn't.....

What are you trying to say?

She's my daughter.

I have to deal with it anyway.

Where is Hou Junji? What did he do to put out the fire?

What did the officials of the Court of Judicial Review do?

How did the fire start? -General Hou tried to put out...

...the fire but the fire was spreading too fast.

They are working in the aftermath of the fire.

They don't have to do that!

I want to know the truth!

How did the fire start? Inform them that...

...they have to find the truth in 10 days!

If not, I'll kill all of them...

...to explain to Princess Anyang.

Where is Yun Ye? -Yes.

I shall look for him now.

Your Majesty.

Guan Yin Bi, I think I've seen Ruolan.

Your Majesty. -Ruolan told me that...

...I didn't take good care of Anlan.

She said it's all my fault.

I wanted to explain to her...

...but she went away with Anlan. I ran after them...

...and tried to get Anlan back but I failed.

I couldn't do anything. -Your Majesty,...

...I was the one who sent Anlan to the Court of Judicial Review.

It's my fault.

Your Majesty shouldn't blame yourself for it.

It's all my fault.

The palace is the most dangerous place.

I shouldn't keep her by my side.

It's all my fault. -Your Majesty,...

...Anlan...

...has too many things to worry about.

If Your Majesty thinks there is something fishy with it,...

...you should take care of yourself and find out the truth...

...to uphold justice for Princess Anyang.

Your Majesty, you were awake all night.

Come.

Xinyue,...

...take care of him. I have something on.

Chengqian, what happened in the Court of Judicial Review?

Are you going to keep it from me, too?

Sister was in the prison.

Take care of him. -Chengqian,...

...I'm sorry for your loss.

Hurry! -Hurry!

I still remember that...

...how we met Princess Anyang in the camp.

Little did I expect that we'll lose her in this way.

She came with a good name.

However, she's seen as a sinner and can't go back to the palace.

I'm so useless.

I couldn't help her at all. -We can't just do as our wish.

As the Crown Prince, Your Highness has to act cautiously.

His Majesty will make a good arrangement for Her Highness.

Your Highness shouldn't blame yourself for it.

What can he do for sister?

I don't believe that it was an accident.

If I could find out the truth,...

...I would definitely uphold justice for her.

Don't be reckless, Your Highness.

If you believe in me,...

...please discuss with me before taking any action.

General Hou, I'll leave it to you.

This is my duty.

Let's go.

Anlan.

Brother Yun, it's me.

Of course it's you!

Anlan wouldn't have ignored me if it's not for you!

She wouldn't be in the prison because of me!

If I had married her, she'd be living happily now!

I didn't mean it.

Go out first. Leave me alone.

Brother Yun,...

...you got implicated because of me.

I'm sorry. You may just scold me.

Grandma and aunt have no idea what's going on.

They'll be worried.

It has nothing to do with all of you.

It's all my fault.

If I stopped her from coming to Chang'an...

...or allowed her to go for the political marriage...

...and let the Empress take care of her,...

...she wouldn't have passed away.

It's all my fault. It has nothing to do with all of you.

Brother Yun, stop blaming yourself. It's not your fault.

The Princess wouldn't want you to be sad.

Brother Yun, have a good rest first.

I shall cook some porridge for you.

Is he the assassin that you sent?

Yes, I'm sure he's the one.

I think he perished together with Li Anlan...

...in the fire.

It's easier for us then.

Li Anlan has died.

I can finally relieve...

...my mind.

However, there must be something wrong with the fire.

Inform me if there is an update.

I got it.

Settle the body. -Yes.

Yue'er.

Oh no! Brother Ye.....

What's wrong, grandma? -Brother Ye.....

What's wrong with him? -He's missing!

Find him now! -Don't be panicked, grandma.

I shall look for him now. -Hurry!

Hurry! -I shall go now.

Did you see Duke Yun today?

Are you Duke Yun's wife?

I met him at the junction of the west market at noon.

He's still there in the afternoon. He ignored all of us.

You're here in time. We're planning to send him back.

Please have a look there.

Ever since I knew you, I've learned a lesson.

Being ordinary is the hardest thing to pursue in my life.

Yun Ye, promise me.

No matter where we are in the future,...

...you can't forget these days that we had gone through.

Mrs. Yun, Duke Yun has been here for a long time.

Please talk to him. Hurry.

Brother Yun, after eating the noodles,...

...shall we go home?

Brother Yun,...

...can you stop being sad?

Can you see that?

I'm fine. -It's nice to lead a simple life.

I'm so envious of them. She wanted to lead an ordinary life, too.

It was here, too.

She was sitting at your seat.

If she followed me...

...to leave here,...

...regardless where we went,...

...we could own a stall like this.

I shall be the chef and she'll be in charge of the cashier.

We'll be so relaxed by then.

It's too bad that she's gone.

Brother Yun,...

...don't forget your family. You must think for them.

Brother Ye, you're back. -Duke Yun is back.

Everything is fine now. -Sorry for keeping you worried.

It's okay. -Duke Yun, I've been waiting.

You don't even have time to rest. -Granny, I'm fine.

Xinyue, send grandma to her room.

Help yourself. -Take care.

Duke Yun, I'm sorry for your loss.

Has Her Highness been sent back to the palace?

She's sent to Changning Temple. -Why?

Is it because of His Majesty? -Don't get it wrong, Duke Yun.

His Majesty has his difficulties, too.

Therefore, he could only follow the rules.

What brings you here today?

His Majesty wants to meet you.

Her Highness can't enter the palace but I can.

Please don't make a wild guess, Duke Yun.

His Majesty is sick due to the loss of Her Highness.

He can't afford to take the blame anymore.

Let's go.

Grandfather. -Tell me what's going on.

Hurry! Do you want me to beg you?

Grandfather, what are you talking about?

What else can it be?

Why was the city in chaos last night?

Why is everyone hiding from me?

Why are your clothes...

...stained with ashes?

Are you still trying to keep it from me?

How are they going to deal with Anlan?

Do you think...

...I'd be deceived easily?

Grandfather, father didn't punish her.

Carry on.

There was a fire at the Court of Judicial Review last night.

She didn't manage to escape. -You.....

You.....

What did you say? -It's true.

Grandfather.

Please forgive me, grandfather. -Why do you all keep it from me?

Am I not allowed to attend Lan'er's funeral?

Please calm down, grandfather. Father is worried about you.

Therefore, we were asked to keep it from you.

There is nothing for me to feel scared.

I'm an old man.

The Court of Judicial Review...

...is heavily guarded.

How could the fire happen suddenly?

We haven't found the truth as it happened suddenly.

Why is there...

...always a misfortune in our family?

Grandfather, sister wouldn't want you to be sad.

You have to take care of yourself and rest early.

I'm not supposed to rest.

All of you must be hoping that I will die early.

I'm not being respected at all!

Please forgive me, grandfather. -Go away!

Go!

Grandfather,...

...I shall take my leave.

Your Majesty, Duke Yun is here.

Your Majesty is indeed a good Emperor.

Our people should feel proud...

...having an Emperor like you.

Anlan is my daughter.

I'm as sad as you, too!

Aren't you feeling guilty for what happened to Anlan?

I know you love Anlan,...

...thus I can forgive you for being rude.

Moreover, you're right.

Lan'er passed away because of me.

You may take my life...

...anytime as you wish.

You may punish me with any reason.

I shall not be courteous to you.

Why do you want to meet me?

Since you were willing to save me that day,...

...I'm sure that you know I'm innocent.

It's your family matter. I have no right to judge.

However, Anlan wouldn't be angry for no reason.

Yes. I think there must be a reason.

Thus, I suspect that someone made use of it...

...and tried to sow disorder between Anlan and I.

He's afraid of exposing his identity after his plan failed,...

...thus he killed Lan'er.

Are you asking me to look for this person?

He's so evil.

If he's not killed,...

...how can I rest my mind?

Wushe.

Here I am.

Assist Duke Yun to find out the truth in dark.

Yes.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You may leave now.

Duke Yun.

Duke Yun.

I didn't expect Her Highness to pass away like this.

No worries, General Hou. Li Anlan won't die in vain.

Your Highness.

Since I'm going back, let me give you a ride.

Thank you, Your Highness. -It's rare for you to be serious.

Your Highness always says that I'm fooling around.

Thus, it's time for me to change.

I was too strict in the past.

I thought that...

...I could teach both of you more to avoid making mistakes.

I know Your Highness means well for us.

Since Anlan and you entered the palace,...

...I always reprimanded two of you...

...but I'm wondering...

...whether I'm too strict, too.

Both of you are kind.

I should've given you freedom...

...but it's too late now.

You're not a royal member.

You're actually not allowed to attend the Princess' funeral...

...but Anlan definitely wishes that...

...you can send her off. You just go to Changning Temple tomorrow...

...and I shall arrange it for you.

Why is the funeral being held in rush?

Her case is different from others. It's pointless to judge now.

I got it. Thank you, Your Highness.

I shall come back late. Please take care of them.

Don't let them see your mourning attire when you go out...

...so that they don't have to worry about you.

Princess Anyang was smart and kind.

She was loved by everyone.

We're sad for her loss. -Get lost!

Stop holding me back!

Greetings, father. -Greetings, Emperor Emeritus.

Lan'er is the Eldest Princess of Great Tang.

Why is her funeral being held in rush?

Where is the manner of Great Tang?

Your Majesty, although Princess Anyang is a royalty,...

...the incident...

...happened when she was in the Court of Judicial Review.

Therefore, she's considered as dying in guilt.

She can't be buried in the royal cemetery based on the tradition.

Thus, Changning Temple is chosen.

She's dying in guilt?

Who convicted her? What's her offence?

Where's the evidence? Since she was held on remand,...

...why was she convicted?

What kind of a father are you?

Father,...

...His Majesty is sad for the loss of the Princess, too.

The Crown Prince is in charge of her funeral.

Shut up.

I didn't expect the accident to happen either.

Accident?

How could it be an accident?

Lan'er was finally back after wandering for many years.

However, how did you take care of her?

Do you think...

...I'm deaf or blind?

When she just came back, she was forced to leave the palace.

After she came back, she could rely on no one.

Have you ever spared a thought for her?

When you asked her to go for the political marriage,...

...she agreed, too. Did she blame you for once?

Moreover, she was even blamed for the plague of locusts!

The country will be ruined due to unfilial piety.

Let me ask you! Why is she unfilial?

Why couldn't we accept her?

It's all my fault.

I was just trying to teach her.

Who are you to teach her?

We all know you well.

What made you think that you could teach her?

No matter what she did,...

...she's not as bad as you!

She just wanted to uphold justice. -Father!

I'm your son.

If I'm not fit to teach my children,...

...it's because of you, too!

You.....

Father! -Emperor Emeritus!

Father! -Emperor Emeritus!

Father! Bring the physician!

Hurry! Father! -Physician!

Father! -Physician!