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Episode 27

Emperor Emeritus, State Duke Shen seeks audience.

Shall I tell him that you're asleep and let him leave?

No, let him in.

Yes.

Summon Gao Shilian!

Greetings, Emperor Emeritus.

Why?

You can't wait...

...to check...

...if I'm still alive? -I dare not.

I only wish you're healthy.

Healthy?

I don't think that you come tonight...

...to wish me that.

Emperor Emeritus, I'm entrusted by the Crown Prince...

...to plead you attend the autumn ritual.

I'm an ill Emperor Emeritus.

Why don't you let me rest,...

...but pleading me to the ritual?

Is the heaven mine?

The heaven belongs to Li family.

It's naturally yours if you're from Li family.

I won't go there to act...

...or perform.

Don't think that I know nothing at as I'm staying deep in the palace.

No filial piety...

...or virtue.

I want to see...

...how such ritual...

...can expel evil.

You haven't...

...gone over it until now.

It wouldn't have happened...

...if you're determined enough.

You're held responsible to His Majesty's act.

His Majesty feels wronged as well.

He feels wronged?

Why is it?

I've lost two sons, not him.

Are you only satisfied with him losing two sons as well?

Aren't his sons your grandsons, too?

Don't his sons share your bloodline?

You're rude, Gao Shilian.

Pardon me.

His sons are my grandsons...

...as well as the children of Zhangsun family.

Gao Shilian,...

...you've done a lot...

...for Zhangsun family.

If all I care...

...is just Zhangsun family,...

...you shouldn't bear grudges against His Majesty.

To be fair,...

...the Crown Prince...

...is grown under your eyes.

You attach importance on his conduct,...

...virtue and knowledge. He's a good child.

We shouldn't involve the descendants...

...in the conclusion made by our generation...

...and let them bear the consequence.

Emperor Emeritus, the world...

...still belongs to the same master.

The Crown Prince will ascend the throne in the future.

Even if you dislike His Majesty,...

...I suppose that you don't want to see the history repeats itself.

The Crown Prince specially came to me. He begged me...

...to persuade you.

Otherwise, I'm just an idle man,...

...not involved in the imperial court and its affairs.

Please think twice.

Madam.

I'm here.

I've brought you something delicious.

You're here. -You don't need to get up.

I've made you a new perfume bag. Wear it and see if it suits you.

Yes, it's nice.

It doesn't cost a lot,...

...but I feel embarrassed when you always...

...bring this and that to me. -Sit down and talk.

Don't be embarrassed.

I'm your godson.

Cut the formalities.

I'll be glad of having a filial son like you.

Hadn't the officers buried my son back then,...

...I would've taken you as my son.

Take me as your real son, then.

I'll do things that can't be done...

...by your unfilial son.

After finishing my tasks over here,...

...I'll bring you out of Chang'an.

We'll get a peaceful place...

...for me to look after you.

What do you think?

Good.

I'm...

...very old already. Where else can I go?

My son is buried here. I won't leave.

I won't leave.

No?

I'll come to visit you next time.

Hold on.

Where are you going?

Let me help you. -Wait. It's fine. I'm used to it.

Madam.

Yesterday, a kind man delivered a bag of money to me.

I have enough money to spend, so take it.

Who gave you this?

He's a general.

I heard his subordinates calling him "General Hou".

He's thirsty, so he came to ask for a bowl of water...

...and then he gave this to me. He's so courteous.

Take it.

Just take it.

I forgot the bag.

I'm leaving, madam.

Come here...

...to see me more often when you have time.

Emperor Emeritus is touched by your visit every day,...

...but he isn't feeling well both physically and mentally.

I'm worried of Your Highnesses.

Why don't you..... -Say no more.

I'll wait until I see him...

...no matter how many days that I need to spend.

I'm sure that he'll understand my intention.

I'll consult Emperor Emeritus once again.

Please wait.

Summon the Crown Prince and Crown Princess!

Prepare the parade for Emperor Emeritus.

Yes. -The Crown Prince is filial.

He's convinced Emperor Emeritus. How's the preparation?

His Highness is working hard.

He's been busy for it...

...and he's been staying in the ministry of rites for days.

It's a blessing to Great Tang for having such Crown Prince.

Does he sleep in the ministry of rites?

There are two parts of the autumn ritual and they're complicated.

It's certainly difficult to His Highness.

All right. Leave now.

Where's Yun Ye lately?

He's been coming in and out of the East Palace for the autumn ritual.

No benefit, no getting up early.

He'd work for the celebration despite Li Anlan's death.

Do you mean.....

I'm afraid that he's investigating the incident.

Ministry of rites is inviting Gao Shilian to the autumn ritual.

He must have started investigating Gao Shilian.

He'll investigate Gao manor as well.

You just need to sneak into Gao manor...

...and kill him by chance.

That can justify...

...Gao Shilian's crime. -You're certainly wise.

I've got it.

Autumn ritual for prosperity.

We bless Great Tang with peace...

...and bountiful harvest.

Bless Emperor Emeritus, His Majesty and Her Highness...

...with longevity.

Father, here's a toast from me.

I hear that you've spent several nights...

...in the ministry of rites for the ritual.

I dare not slack for the grand celebration.

It's also my duty to share your burden.

You're just married with the Crown Princess.

Don't neglect her for official matters.

Yes, father, I understand.

Father, here's a toast...

...from me and the Empress.

Bless you with health and longevity.

Lady Mei, it's time for the medicine.

Why didn't you attend the ritual? -You're still sick.

Who is to serve you if everyone attends the ritual?

They're so heartless. You've been so nice to them.

It's fine. You should attend...

...the grand event, too.

I won't go without you. -Do you see that?

The Crown Princess is beautiful. She matches with Crown Prince.

Yes. I didn't expect seeing so many great figures.

It's worth a trip. -Lady Mei is resting!

Beware that madam will tear your mouth...

...after I reporting to her! -Yes.

Don't take their words into account, Lady Mei.

You'll be very charming after recovery.

I want to see the Crown Prince.

Rest well after taking the medicine, Lady Mei.

You should take care of yourself before you can see His Highness.

He doesn't want to see me for sure.

I'm sure that he hates me a lot.

I've miscarried.

It isn't your fault. Don't think too much. Take care of yourself.

Just this time, Chuntao.

Do me a favour. I want to see him.

I..... -Help me.

Your Highness, are you going out?

I'm going to the ministry of revenue.

I've prepared ginseng soup. Finish it before you go.

It's fine. You drink it.

What's wrong? Why are you so careless?

Why are you here?

Let's talk in the carriage.

My leg!

Master! -My leg!

Are you hurt? -My leg!

Master, come out. It's dangerous inside.

Slowly.

Go after them. -Yes.

Why is this happening? -Be careful.

Gently.

Why are you so reckless?

Get the drayman. I want to interrogate him.

Calm down, Your Highness. It's an accident.

Isn't it great that I can stay a few more days in Chang'an?

I'm so glad that you'd stay in Chang'an.

How do you feel? Is it painful?

How's it, physician?

Your Highness, State Duke has suffered from bone fracture.

He needs to stay on the bed for half a year to recover.

Half a year? -Half a year?

I need to stay on bed like a living dead...

...for half a year? I'd rather die.

Please ceased to be angry. You're old.

Without a long period of rehabilitation, you might.....

Go on. -You might.....

Treat his wound properly.

Get Duke Yun here. -Yes.

Be careful.

Don't spread the news or you'll be killed.

Keep watch. No one can get in. -Yes.

Does your father know that you come to me?

I just want to see you.

You're too impulsive. You're yet to recover.

How do I explain to your father if your illness lingers?

I'm yours regardless I'm dead or alive.

I hear that you're getting well with your wife.

Do you know how painful I feel when you can get along so well?

I know what you feel,...

...but I can't promise you anything for now.

Be patient and rest well. You have me and your father.

I just want to stay with you.

You come out secretly. You'll be scolded by your father...

...if he finds out. -That won't change how I feel...

...when I don't even care about my life.

Don't worry. I'll get someone to send you home later.

I won't betray you.

Greetings, master.

Skip the formalities. Come and look at State Duke's leg.

It hurts. -So serious? How did this happen?

I was travelling to the palace by carriage,...

...but the wheel broke down.

The carriage lost balance and fell to one side.

My leg was stuck between the planks.

Yun Ye, the physician said...

...that his injury needs half a year to recover.

What do you think?

It's not necessarily to be half a year to recover.

How long do you think that it will take?

Seven days. -Seven days?

Don't be kidding.

The physician is correct. State Duke is old.

He surely needs some time to recover, but I assure you...

...that he can walk after 7 days.

It'll take 100 days for bone fracture and State Duke is old.

7 days is no doubt inconceivable.

You can't do it for sure, but I can. Do you want a bet?

Yun Ye, State Duke Shen is just like my father.

You must heal his wound.

I'll spare you 10 days and I'll question you if you fail...

...to heal his leg.

Yes, master. I'll go home and prepare for it.

Would you receive treatment in the palace...

...or at home in the next 10 days? I'll go wherever you go.

I'll wait at my manor.

Yes.

Beware of your head if you fail.

Avoid them. Don't make mistakes. -Yes.

Let's go. -Yes.

Please, Duke Yun.

State Duke,...

...do you feel better today? -Hurry and look at it.

It hurts. -You're truly a hero.

Hurry and think of a solution.

I'll get it prepared. Cook the medicine.

By the way, the prescription is a secret formula.

Outsiders should be kept out. -Sure.

Thank you. -Take him to the kitchen.

No one else should enter. -Yes.

Please. -Please.

The physician is prescribing. You can't enter for now.

Okay.

What's this? It's damp. -This is called plaster.

It'll turn hard when you recover. After that,...

...smash it. -Smash it?

Will it break my leg once again?

Don't worry. I'm gentle.

This is what you've asked for, Duke Yun.

It's premium phoebe stick from me.

You may use it after recovery. -What's this now?

Let me demonstrate it. Your right leg is injured.

Use it after taking a step.

It's very useful. -Are you sure about it?

Yes. You may find it out later.

Let me see.

Who is in the reading room?

Are you hurt? -It's just a scratch. I'm fine.

Luckily that I discovered early. The thief has failed.

We should heighten the security from now on.

Yes.

State Duke, this soup is a premium formula.

It can treat fracture and open wound.

Drink it and then you can walk and leap in a few days.

Is it so miraculous?

Master, someone broke in the manor.

You're quite occupied hence I'll take leave.

Sure. See Duke Yun off.

Please, Duke Yun.

Have you found it?

It's in his secret cabinet, but I saw only a corner.

I'm not sure if it's the burned token.

Why didn't you take it out? -I was discovered by his guard.

We fought. -Are you hurt?

I'm fine.

He's very skilful...

...and he has a deep scar on his neck.

He must be either a ranger or a soldier last time.

That explains his nervousness.

Have I alerted the enemy this time?

We've achieved our purpose. It's better not getting the token.

Why? -We still have an ace,...

...which is your father.

Master, did you lose anything?

Too bad that the thief has got away.

I just don't understand...

...why the thief didn't go to the vault,...

...but the reading room.

Perhaps it isn't an ordinary thief.

Later, get people to examine other corners,...

...especially secret ones. -Yes.

Also, according to our spy,...

...the Crown Prince has hid a woman in mask...

...in a common house in the west. -A common house?

According to the spy, the house is guarded.

He didn't want to alert the enemy, so he came back to report.

What's that woman...

...to the Crown Prince?

Who is that woman? -The spy reported...

...that he hardly sees the face of that woman.

The Crown Prince seems to be quite intimate with that woman.

Watch that woman closely.

Report immediately if they meet in secret again.

Yes.

Greetings, your Majesty.

Rise.

You insist on seeing me at midnight.

Have you come to claim rewards for the autumn ritual?

I dare not. I've got some clues for the matter that you entrusted.

Tell me.

I still remember that Anlan mentioned...

...a token to me. -A token?

She said that she takes believe in that person...

...because he witnessed everything at the scene.

To prove that, he showed Lan'er a token...

...and claimed that the token is granted by Prince of Qin himself.

State Duke Shen's carriage broke down not long ago.

His leg is injured. My master ordered me to treat him.

In his manor, I accidentally saw the token mentioned by Lan'er.

Does it look like this?

Yes. Does Your Majesty have an answer in mind?

During the revolt,...

...everyone with this token managed a large number of troops.

There are 4 tokens in total.

State Duke Shen, Gao Shilian, State Duke Chen, Hou Junji,...

...Left Protector-General, Cheng Yaojin,...

...Right Protector-General, Yuchi Gong.

What can you prove after spotting that token?

Well, there's a special characteristic of that token.

It's burned.

Your Majesty, the only way...

...is to question all four of them face-to-face with the token.

Wushe.

Immediately dispatch four division soldiers...

...to summon the ministers with Prince of Qin's token...

...to see me with the token. -Yes, Your Majesty.

I'll take leave as well.

Has Xiaomei fallen asleep? -Not yet, master.

You dumb.

You can't even kill a feeble Yun Ye.

You shouldn't have done that. -Master,...

...I didn't mean to do that.

I had no choice. -What nonsense?

I wanted to kill him, but I discovered...

...his underling searching for something in Gao Shilian's room.

This is it.

What a help from heaven.

Master, you're summoned to the palace.

We can't wait anymore. -We should trust him for once.

What if he discovers it...

...while we're waiting here?

Calm down, lady. He might be back soon.

What are you doing? Let her go. What are you trying to do?

What did my father say? -It's not that simple.

Why? He denied it? -He admitted it.

It's a token granted by him.

It's just that there are 4 tokens.

Other than State Duke Shen, Cheng Yaojin, Hou Junji...

...and Yuchi Gong have one each.

In this case, I need to examine the remaining three.

You don't need to. It'll be disclosed tonight.

Your father is summoning them to the palace with their token.

Whoever has a problem is the man behind the scene.

Who are you? -General Hou, we're ordered...

...by His Majesty to summon you with the token of Prince of Qin.

I see.

His Majesty wants to have a chat with his old ministers.

Please wait. I'll go with you with the token.

Learn carefully.

Someone happened to break in today.

Master. -What's it?

There are soldiers from palace. -Let them in.

Yes.

If I couldn't come back today,...

...remember to get rid of that woman hid by the Crown Prince.

What if the Crown Prince finds out?

It's for his own good.

Gao family and Zhangsun family are counting on him.

It can't be ruined by that woman.

Yes.

Qian'er.

You mustn't let me down.

Remember to get rid...

...of that woman. -Yes.

State Duke Shen, His Majesty...

...is summoning you with the token of Prince of Qin.

Sure. Come...

...and help me up to see His Majesty.

You promised me to wait at home, but you're gone when I'm away.

I come out to take some fresh air.

All I want is to arrest that man. That'll be a relief.

When will that happen?

I do admire you sometimes.

You're not afraid of cold. -Do you feel cold?

Go home, then. Why do you come here?

Mind your temper. You're summoning me like a servant.

What are you doing?

Do you feel warmer, master?

Put it on or you'll catch a cold.

We won't feel cold anymore.

You should just put it on. -Stay still.

You'll let the cold air in.

Are you shy already?

Would your face burn up next time?

What nonsense.

You have no reason of not marrying me if your father gets...

...to arrest the one who killed you and your mother.

His Majesty wants to look at the token. Do you know why?

I don't know. -State Duke.

You're here.

General Hou. General Yuchi. All of you have come.

His Majesty is so desperate to look at the token.

Could something have happened?

Don't worry, Mrs. Cheng. We all have brought the tokens.

We'll see what His Majesty is going to do about it.

Arrival of the Emperor!

Greetings, Your Majesty. -Rise.

Your leg is still injured. Rise. -Thank you, Your Majesty.

Does Your Majesty have anything urgent to summon us at night?

Don't worry, Mrs. Cheng. I've chosen...

...a few premium jade recently,...

...so I ordered them to make into tokens...

...for you all...

...to commemorate our brotherhood.

Your Majesty..... -I'm moved...

...by Your Majesty's kindness.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Submit your old token.

I'll exchange it with the new tokens.

Yuchi Gong. -Yes, Your Majesty.

You first.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Mrs. Cheng, General Cheng is a reckless man.

You should keep the token well for him.

Don't worry, Your Majesty. I won't spare him if he loses it.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

You've been protecting Chang'an every day and night, General Hou.

Thank you. -It's my duty, Your Majesty.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.