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Episode 35

Wang Cai, get on my hand.

Go!

Wang Cai, I'm counting on you!

I'm sorry, grandma.

You must be hungry, good child.

Eat some.

I won't eat without you eating.

I'm old. I'm dying.

I don't want to involve your brother anymore.

You shouldn't suffer with me.

Don't over think it, madam. I'm not hungry.

I'm not hungry either.

You aren't eating? Starve, then.

Don't think that you can threaten my brother. We won't let you.

Child.

General, Yun family refused to eat.

We're worried of complication. Would you want to check on them?

You don't need me for such petty matter.

Starve them, then. They can't hold it too long.

Yes.

Wait.

There's a mouse.

Huang Shu.

Quiet.

Duke wants me to help you out. -Good.

Hurry. -Bring Xiao Nan away.

No, you first. -Just listen.

Grandma. -Take care of her.

Hurry and go.

I leave her to you. -Hurry.

General wants to see you, madam.

Where's the girl? -Something isn't right.

Step aside!

My goodness, the girl is gone.

Watch them. I'll inform general. -Yes.

Madam Yun.

General.

Come with me with the archers.

Yes. -General!

Don't kill her. She's still a child.

Kill me instead. Don't kill her. -Madam.

Don't kill her.

Madam. -General!

She's still a child.

Put me down! -Please.

I want to go back! -Keep your voice down.

You'll get their attention. -I want my grandma!

Hold it there! -I want to go back!

It's a lie, Yun Ye. You should pay me more.

Hurry and go! -Split up!

Let's go!

There they are!

She's still a child. Don't harm her. Don't kill her.

Don't kill her! I'm begging you! -Madam.

General!

She's still a child.

No!

Let's go!

Hurry!

Hurry! -After them!

Go back.

Huang Shu, are you okay? -Yes, it won't kill me.

It's right ahead. Let's go.

Sure.

It's so beautiful.

What's beautiful?

I mean the hairpin.

Stay still. You always stand me up.

Yun Ye.

I'm sorry.

Shall we leave Chang'an...

...after this?

Sure.

What if we fail?

We'll die together.

Greetings, mother.

You're here.

Come and sit.

Qian'er, this is the homework you did when you were young.

Do you still remember?

You'd show it to me whenever you received compliment...

...from your tutor.

You received the most compliment back then.

I'm the Crown Prince as well as the eldest son.

I should set an example for my younger siblings.

You've been doing very well.

You think that I rarely praise you.

In fact, just because of you're the Crown Prince...

...with many people buttering you up,...

...I don't want to spoil you.

I'm proud of you, actually.

Mother, I'm silly.

I'll work harder from now on and I won't let you down.

I trust you.

You're tired lately. I've cooked some soup.

Rest early afterwards.

Yes.

Present it.

Drink it. -Your Highness.

I order you to drink it.

Please spare my life, Your Highness!

Qian'er.

Why do you want to kill me?

Why do you want to poison me? I'm your son!

Why do you want to kill me?

I want to stop your foolish act.

You want to...

...stop me?

Father looks down on me.

Yun Ye despises me. Qingque despises me.

You look down on me, too. You.....

No one ever sees me as the real Crown Prince.

I'll show it to you, mother.

I'll win. I'm the Crown Prince. The throne is mine.

What's wrong to protect my own belonging?

Qian'er!

Trust me.

Dying proudly as the Crown Prince...

...is anyhow better than the death execution for revolt.

Mother.

I'll make you see...

...who the real Emperor is.

No.

Qian'er!

No.

Don't do it.

Qian'er.

You can't win.

Your Highness. -How's it?

The Crown Prince might want to seize the throne.

Have you found Yun family? -Not yet,...

...but the Crown Prince has dispatched men to look for them.

They must be safe. Your Highness, could I see the Crown Prince?

There's nothing to worry about that matter.

The Crown Prince has got a plan in mind.

Your identity is very sensitive. You should stay in the dark.

I don't understand what you mean.

I know what the Crown Prince is doing...

...and I know that he's doing everything for you.

He's told you everything? -I'm anyhow the Crown Princess.

His Highness will need my help to carry out the plan.

Don't worry. I don't take you as an enemy.

I know that His Highness isn't just belonged to me...

...since I became the Crown Princess.

His Highness misses you very much,...

...but he has a big plan hence he can't come to see you.

I hope that you'd understand.

However, he's asked me to take good care of you.

Just stay here at ease.

I'm surprised that you're so gentle and virtuous.

It's a relief to have you beside His Highness.

Although I do love His Highness,...

...I know very well of my identity.

Now, I just hope that His Highness could clear my name...

...after ascending the throne.

I can then leave without any worries.

You shouldn't torture yourself.

It'd be great if we'd get to know each other earlier.

Yes.

I'll count on you and His Highness to save Yun family.

Lady Xinyue, get up quickly.

Go to a place with me tomorrow if you want to save Yun family.

Your Majesty, State Duke Shen is here.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, are you travelling back to the palace today?

Yes, the mourning period has ended.

I want to know the situation in the imperial city.

Your Majesty shall take care.

I'm counting on you.

I won't fail Your Majesty.

It's arranged. We're just waiting for the Crown Prince's command.

Let's end everything by today.

Duke Yun, did you rest well yesterday night?

Thank you. I slept especially well yesterday night.

Poor me.

I was disturbed by a thief yesterday night,...

...but thank god the thief failed.

Your Highness, the Emperor is about to enter the city.

Good. Hear my command. Go now.

Yes.

Isn't it the Crown Princess? Why is she here?

Your Highness, don't miss the opportunity.

You're indeed kind and virtuous. I'm impressed.

I'm flattered.

It's my duty to share Your Highness' burden.

Welcome back to the palace, father.

Welcome back to the palace, Your Majesty.

Rise. -Thank you, Your Majesty.

Crown Princess is here, too. -Mother's sick and she can't come.

I decided on my own to receive you on mother's behalf.

You're very thoughtful.

I'll see the Empress in a while.

Will the Emperor believe it if I charge forward...

...and expose everything?

They're either his son and ministers or escaped criminals.

Too bad I still haven't got any proof.

No, I can't alert the enemy.

You must be tired on the trip. Please rest early in the palace.

Is it Gao Shilian? Oh no. Lan'er.

Chengqian, did I ruin your plan? -No.

It's good that you're safe. Go back first.

What about you? -Wait for me in the palace.

What's going on? -His Highness didn't give order.

I want to kill Gao Shilian no matter what.

We're outnumbered. We mustn't do it.

Step aside.

Lan'er, calm down.

Gao Shilian isn't the murderer.

Let's leave this place. It isn't a place to talk. Come on.

That's the true story.

So, Hou Junji is the real murderer.

I've been blaming father wrongly. -I'm sorry, Lan'er.

I..... -Why didn't you tell us earlier?

We nearly made a big mistake. -Not really.

The safety catch is to prevent bombs from exploding.

I'm sorry, everyone. I shouldn't have kept this from you all,...

...but Hou Junji has my family members.

They might be threatened if I disclose the truth.

He's cunning...

...and despicable.

I know that you all want a revenge,...

...but spare me a little more time. Let me save my family first.

Don't worry. We'll save your family first.

Yes, we'll listen to you from now on.

How should we do it?

All right. There's only one way to deal with Hou Junji.

It's been a while. You're going better with the Crown Princess.

I was saddened by grandfather's death.

She comforted me.

Mother is sick lately.

Many affairs in the harem are taken care by Wan'er.

I'm grateful.

Good. Whatever it is,...

...I also hope that you'd treat her well.

Don't worry, father.

I'll take leave if there's nothing else.

What's the hurry?

Do you have nothing to confess to me?

Pardon me, father. I don't know what I've done wrong.

Please do enlighten me. -Absurd!

Yun Ye and his wife are no longer in the jail. Don't you know?

What? How's it possible?

I ordered the guards to watch him strictly.

It seems like I've underestimated Yun Ye.

Please do punish me.

Is it not related to you?

Even when I'm very close with Duke Yun,...

...I dare not release him in private...

...before the investigation is done.

Please do understand, father.

Good. I'll dispatch a troop to arrest them both.

You and I will hear the case of Mountain Yu together.

Yes, father.

Why I've never met you two before?

General Hou has been expecting Your Highness.

The case is very suspicious.

I feel a bit restless from Chengqian's behaviour.

Who is it?

Princess Anyang.

Lan'er.

You're Lan'er.

Lan'er, you're still alive.

Let me look at you. You've got thinner.

I come to plead for punishment, father.

All right, get up.

What's going on?

General Hou, my father will learn about this sooner or later.

We shouldn't fight between ourselves.

Please come in alone if you want to negotiate.

Don't come in, Chengqian! Hou Junji has known everything!

Don't come in! -Shut her mouth!

Stop it!

Somehow, the Crown Princess knows Your Highness well.

Hadn't she ruined the plan, I wouldn't have believed...

...that Your Highness prefers a woman more than an empire.

Pity my devoted daughter.

Hou Junji, are you crazy?

I nearly forgot to get down to business.

Your Highness.

Time is short.

Please hand out the wooden tablet.

Why do you want that? -That's not your concern.

Well, please take the lead and explode the palace.

Kill Li Shimin to make the path for my army.

You're so domineering.

Aren't you worried you might not get to leave my East Palace?

Really?

I'd like to give it a try.

Stop it!

Su Wan!

Stop making any more mistake.

Pardon me, Your Highness. I heard the noise and I'm worried.

Crown Princess? Protect the Crown Prince!

Your Highness, sword is merciless, so think over it.

Ask yourself.

Do you want to be a loyal servant in the Crown Princess' mind...

...or you want to surrender for your life sake?

Have you forgotten how Li Shimin controls you and despises you?

You're the daughter of Lu family.

Have you forgotten how your father was killed by Li Shimin?

Have you forgotten all?

Hou Junji!

Your Highness.

I believe that you feel reluctant, too.

It's just that you're worried of Lady Xinyue.

I assure you...

...that I'll let you see each other if you agree.

Even if you're killed in the battle,...

...I'll make sure that Lady Xinyue is safe.

Whatever it is, Xiaomei loved you.

I'll help you...

...for her sake.

General Hou,...

...do you really mean it?

We're anyhow friends.

Li Shimin might not be so lenient to Your Highness if he's here.

All right.

It's a deal.

Take Mrs. Yun with us! Let's go!

Let them go. -Your Highness.

Let them go!

Hou Junji, I'll haunt you if you break your promise!

It's Hou Junji.

He's been lying to me for so many years.

I've got you involved.

Don't blame yourself, father. I'm fine.

It's Yun Ye's effort.

Your Majesty, Hou Junji has kidnapped my family...

...to prevent me from telling the truth. Please save them.

He stops at nothing. I'll give the order to.....

Leader Anlan! Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has surrounded the palace.

The army is marching towards Taiji Palace.

He's come to this stage.

What else are you hiding from me?

Father, Chengqian must have been deluded by Hou Junji.

He'll turn back after I've killed Hou Junji.

He won't rise to rebellion without his own intention.

Wushe. -Yes.

Prepare my sword. -Yes.

Father, we're unclear of the situation out there.

You can't take the risk. -Don't worry, Lan'er.

It's me who formed the empire of Great Tang.

I won't take only a hundred of them into account.

I want to ask the Crown Prince for his reason of doing so.

Lan'er, I have no regret as I can see you again...

...in my life.

Father! -Lan'er.

Take it easy. -Let me go, Yun Ye.

Listen to me. Chengqian can't win in this revolt.

It's too strange. -That's why I need to stop it.

No, you need to go to a person.

Only she can stop the battle between His Majesty and Chengqian.

Do you mean the Empress?

Subjugate...

...the criminal with me!

Duke Yun, why do you bring us back here?

There are some stocks. -Stocks?

Why am I not aware of it? -I can't tell you everything.

I should hold back a trick or two.

Xiao Nan? -Brother!

Brother. -Where are grandma and the rest?

They haven't got out.

The guards discovered us when Uncle Huang Shu came to save us.

Grandmother let me leave first.

Fortunately, my arms are still intact...

...or I can't dig any hole anymore.

Brother, you must save grandmother and the rest.

Don't worry, Xiao Nan. The Emperor has promised me.

He'll sent people to the rescue after suppressing the rebellion.

Rebellion? Is the Emperor in danger?

Are you still a Duke? What about my golden rat,...

...my Jerry and my wage? -Don't worry,...

...I won't forget my promise.

We should subjugate the rebellion urgently.

Come with me first. Hurry up.

Did your brother mention the wage?

Wait, you..... Hang on.

Father!

The throne isn't comfortable to you.

Please get up. -You have no place here.

His Majesty's edict.

Crown Prince Li Chengqian is convicted of treason.

I'll deprive him from the regent and demote him to a commoner.

Soldiers of the East Palace who'd surrender...

...will be forgiven and sent home...

...for they're threatened by the Crown Prince.

You do have loyal soldiers, Crown Prince.

Thanks to your cultivation, father.

Really?

I wouldn't have believed...

...that I've cultivated...

...a rebellious son if I didn't see it with my own eyes.

You're too disappointing.

You set an example back then.

I'm influenced by it.

I wonder why you're surprised.

It's a sin.

It's a great sin.

Father!

Let me call you like that for one last time.

From now on, we're no longer...

...father and son.

We can't exist together!

Good!