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~ Life is but a good dream ~

EPISODE 28

I can't hold them off.

I must escape with Guo'er.

Why aren't they helping each other?

They all want to be No.1 Hero.

Guo'er, leave now.

- Damn. We'll lose him. - What now?

Hit me, then run to camp.

- Do it. - This...

Why didn't you help me?

We all want to be No.1 Hero.

Will we let you take credit?

Yang Guo tricked Guo Jing into taking him.

Chase them!

Guo'er, are you okay?

I'm fine.

I got a Chi surge, with sharp pain in my 'dan tian'.

Your fire deviation injury recurred.

You escape, I'll fight them. Come.

Uncle Guo, save yourself first.

My life is unimportant. Xiangyang lives rely on you.

How can I do that? You came with me. How can I abandon you?

We'll go together.

Uncle Guo, was my father a wicked man?

Why'd you need to kill him?

He took a scoundrel as his dad, and betrayed his people.

Just now, he could've escaped.

He heard me yell and risked himself to save me.

Sacrificing himself for me

is no different to a father.

My "birth father" is illusory.

I never saw him, nor do I know if he was worthy.

For the sake of avenging my father, must I really

kill the man who cares for me?

Guo'er, I'll delay them. Leave now.

- Uncle Guo. - Leave now.

Uncle Guo is righteous.

If I don't repay him with my life,

then I lived in vain.

- Guo'er, why haven't you left? Go now! - I won't. We'll go together!

- Don't worry about me! Go! - I won't!

I'll die with you!

Feng Mo Feng

Yang, don't panic!

Yang, catch!

You two, go! I'll hold them off.

- Uncle Guo. - Leave now!

Someone's coming.

It's Hero Guo. Open the gate now.

Uncle Guo, you have to be alright. Uncle Guo!

- Guo'er. - Uncle Guo is fine.

GuGu! You must get away!

You're captured by Mongols too? Don't mind me, just go!

Don't be afraid. You're back in Xiangyang. I'm here with you.

I'm back in Xiangyang?

That's right, Guo'er. You saved Uncle Guo.

We'll never forget your kindness.

Aunt Guo, don't say that. I can't accept it.

Your injuries are superficial.

You lost some blood.

Rest, and you'll be alright.

Mom.

- Mom, bad news! - Why shout?

Uncle Wu wants to behead his sons. Go and look.

I see. I'll come now.

Guo'er, rest. Miss Long, take care of him.

Fu'er.

- GuGu, I... - Don't talk. I understand.

Brother.

You little bastards deserve death!

You almost got Hero Guo and Brother Yang killed!

I won't let you harm others.

- Master Wu! - Don't stop me!

- Brother, calm down! - What are you two staring at?

What are you two staring at?!

Dad.

Don't call me Dad. I'm no longer your dad. Unfilial sons! If I don't kill you,

I'd wrong Hero Guo and Brother Yang.

Not killing yourselves?

I'll help you!

- Brother Wu! Calm down.

Madam Teacher, save us!

Sister, you came in time. Try to dissuade Brother Wu.

Brother Wu, they know their fault. Killing them won't help.

Jing and Guo'er are fine. Why do this?

They went to assassinate Kubhilai

to make a mark for themselves.

Yes, they were reckless

but the boys are patriots.

Their intentions were good.

They'll learn from experience.

We need everyone we can get.

Let them atone for their wrongs.

Luckily she pleaded for you, I'll spare you.

In future, be decent human beings.

Learn from Yang Guo; stop making trouble.

Did you hear me?

Dad, we know we're wrong.

Brother Yang.

I made you porridge, eat it hot.

Miss Guo, I'm too lowly for such courtesy.

Don't say that.

I must thank you for saving Dad.

It was nothing, no need to thank me.

Just call me Sister Fu.

Why are you so formal?

This porridge doesn't taste good cold.

I'm not hungry. How about later.

Guo'er, I cooked you noodles.

GuGu.

Miss Guo, you're here.

Your Teacher cooked you noodles, so you refused porridge.

No such thing. I'll eat your porridge later.

What about the noodles?

I have to eat the main meal first before your dish.

Get lost!

Guo'er, didn't Miss Guo hate you?

I think not. She treats you well.

GuGu, you won't be angry?

Why'd I be angry?

Seeing other women like me, don't you feel a bit...

I'm happy they treat you well. Why be angry?

Are you saying the truth?

Enough. Eat her porridge; respect her good intentions.

I don't want porridge now; I should eat your noodles.

Are the noodles too hot to eat?

No, GuGu.

I couldn't kill him again. You won't blame me?

You're so kind, I knew you couldn't.

Uncle Guo saved me many times. I can't kill him.

Seems I can't avenge my father.

It doesn't matter if you can't take revenge.

When we go to Passionless Valley to get the antidote, I fear...

If such a deed would haunt you,

I'd rather we two happily spend our last days together.

You're right.

If we're together, live or die, we'll be happy.

Sister Fu, where are you going?

What's it to you? Annoying.

How'd I make you angry?

Angry with you? Yes, but it's not my place.

Your dad and my parents are angry with you. Why'd I bother?

You...

Only Yang Guo is in your heart

or why'd you cook him porridge and take it to him?

What are you saying?

I should've let your head get cut off.

You...why are you...?!

Sister Fu.

What will you lecture me about?

Lecture you? You say that?

You two are the same.

Sister Fu.

- Jing. - Uncle Guo.

- Guo'er. - Slowly.

You haven't recovered. Rest more; you needn't visit me.

Uncle Guo, my injury isn't serious.

How's your injury?

It's no trouble.

It was just a neigong contest with Jinlun.

I'm still young; I'll recover soon.

Since your injury isn't serious, I won't worry.

Actually, I came to say farewell.

Farewell?

Why not stay a few more days?

When I heal, I'll pass you all my skills.

Yes, Guo'er. You and Miss Long just arrived. Why go so soon?

Do you have problems?

Guo'er, may as well tell them.

It's nothing much. An important matter is waiting.

Can't it be delayed till later?

There's not much time left.

In that case, okay, I won't stop you.

Teacher. Madam Teacher.

Small Wu, what is it?

Huo Dou's outside, asking for you.

Why's he here again?

He must be scheming.

He could be checking your condition.

Rong'er, why don't I go?

No need, Jing. Relax, I have an idea.

Small Wu. Wait with Big Wu in the study.

Put a screen in the study.

Yes.

But, Rong'er...

Jing, don't worry. I know what to do.

Aunt Guo, I'll come.

No need, it's only Huo Dou. No need for many people

or it shows we lack power.

Aunt Guo, be careful.

Rong'er.

Huo Dou is here.

- Okay, stand aside. - Yes, Madam Teacher.

Why'd you receive me with no light?

Do the Song greet guests in the dark?

If you're indisposed, I'll come back later.

Song etiquette varies.

In broad daylight, I meet honest guests.

In darkness, I meet sneaky guests.

I don't see disreputable guests face to face.

Chief Huang has such deceptive word expertise.

We're understanding people. Speak plainly.

Teacher sent a letter to ask if you and your husband are well.

So it's a letter. Bring it forward.

The letter is here, please take it.

You called yourself a guest. Why don't you enter?

A gentleman is wary in a dangerous place.

Who knows what hides in your study?

What gentleman views me with a scoundrel's mind?

Then pardon my offence.

Chief Huang is skilled indeed.

I delivered the letter. I'll take my leave.

You can't just come and go as you please.

- Wu boys, capture him. - Yes.

Chief Huang, you're highly skilled, but your students are worthless.

With poison on you, why would they touch you?

This poison penetrates skin and smells of tea.

What strange herb is it?

You don't know what the poison is.

I guess you won't die in peace.

Fine. No harm in telling you.

It's "Tea of Bones from Midnight to Noon".

One drop on the skin dissolves flesh to the bones.

From midnight you won't see noon, and vice versa.

I...

I've no feud with you. You wouldn't be dying but for your disrespect.

Chief Huang, blame me for offending you. I beg you to give me the antidote.

This is the the antidote, take it now.

To meet Hero Guo was a great honour.

I had hoped to converse all night.

What did I do to make you rush off?

Meeting you was like seeing an old friend who's close to me.

I hope for a favourable visit with you tomorrow.

I didn't think Jinlun would fight me now.

Xiangyang's walls can't fend off experts.

Jing. You're badly injured, and I'm in a delicate position.

Though Jinlun says he'll visit,

he'll bring helpers.

The enemy is coming; what will we do?

Miss Long.

Guo'er hasn't fully healed. Can you fight with Seniors Zhu and Wu?

I'll only protect Guo'er; no-one else matters.

Uncle Guo, Aunt Guo.

I won't let Jinlun endanger you all.

We'll win by our wits, if not force.

- But, Guo'er, you.. - Relax, GuGu, if we're together, anywhere's the same.

Since you've decided, I'll heed you.

Guo'er, it's great you're staying.

Let's sort out our roles.

Guo'er, find Seniors Zhu and Wu, and make a plan with Chief Lu.

Miss Long, pardon me, I've something to say.

- I won't leave Guo'er. - GuGu, Aunt Guo won't detain you.

The enemy will attack tomorrow. Nothing will happen tonight.

Miss Long, let's discuss how to protect Guo'er.

Miss Long, you want to kill us two. Right?

You treat us well; why would we kill you?

Her face went red; I guessed correctly.

Don't deny it, I already knew.

Guo'er came to kill us to avenge his father's death.

You love Guo'er, so you'll help him.

I don't understand this.

What don't you understand?

Guo'er planned with Jinlun to kill Hero Guo

but was unable to do it.

You knew of his intention, but made no move on us.

I really don't understand.

Guo'er even colluded with Mongols.

Maybe because Uncle Guo treated him well, he couldn't do it in the end.

Since it was his filial duty, how could I make a move?

There's nothing more to say.

Guo'er is kind.

He'd rather die than hurt his enemy. I must comply.

Guo'er's dad's death was complicated. We'll tell him later.

His injuries aren't serious, and just need rest. Don't be upset.

Guo'er only has 7 days to live.

How will rest help?

What 7 days to live? Tell me; we'll try to save him.

Guo'er and I were reunited in Passionless Valley.

At that time...

Passion Flower? How's such a poison exist?

I never knew Qiu Qianzhang and Qiu Qianren had a sister, Qiu Qianchi.

How'd this disaster occur?

I thought Guo'er just came to avenge his dad.

I never expected other reasons.

Only that half-Pill can save Guo'er.

With only seven days, even if we killed you today,

we won't get back in time.

What use is harming you?

I don't care about Guo'er's vengeance.

I only want to save him.

Since Guo'er can't kill you,

we wanted a quiet place to spend our last days happily.

But now...Guo'er...

Guo'er's saving Jing is suicide. Such heroism is rare.

The highly skilled Jinlun will come again.

Guo'er sacrificed himself, why can't I?

Miss Long.

I can save Guo'er. Will you listen?

If it saves Guo'er, I'm willing.

Tell no-one, not even Guo'er, or the plan will fail.

I promise you.

Tomorrow, guard Jing and Guo'er.

Once the danger is over, take my head. Ride with Guo'er to the Valley for the antidote.

You love Guo'er

more than your life, right?

If he's safe, even if you die, you'll be happy, right?

Of course.

I love Jing like that.

You have no children. A mother's love for a child is as strong.

I hope you protect my husband and daughter. I want nothing else.

Unless you and Guo'er fight, we can't defeat Jinlun.

Guo'er risked his life for us. Can't I save him?

My red horse can reach the Valley in 3 days.

I, and not Jing, killed Qiu Qianzhang.

Once Qiu Qianchi sees my head, she must give Guo'er the antidote.

Afterwards, you two could best defend Xiangyang.

Even if you seclude yourselves, I'd be grateful.

I can't.

It's the only way to save Guo'er. I won't regret it.

Mom!

Come in.

Mom, not good.

What's wrong?

Madam Guo, I'm going.

It's agreed.

What's wrong?

The Wu boys are fighting outside the city.

Fighting? Each other?

Yes, I tried to stop them but they said

they'll fight till only one returns...to see me.

The lives of people are at stake

yet those boys are fighting over a girl. Nonsense!

Mom.

It must be your doing, tell me everything.

Mom.

When they went to kill Kubhilai

and got Dad badly hurt,

that was my fault.

If I don't tell you about this, how can I face you?

What do I do? They each have good points.

How can I choose one?

I suggested an heroic deed

but they're useless and got caught.

You know their kungfu isn't great.

What about Yang Guo? He's not much older.

How'd he fight Jinlun with kungfu?

Alright.

They're back now. Why are they fighting?

It's your fault, you said they're worthless.

When did I say that?

The Wu's said when Huo Dou came, you told them to capture him

but he immobilised their acupoints, so you said they're worthless.

What could I do?

But Huo Dou called them worthless.

But you didn't correct Huo Dou, you stayed silent.

Those two couldn't accept it.

One said the other was too slow; one said the other got in the way.

I said it's ridiculous to fight in public in the city,

and if they bothered my Dad, I'd never see them again.

So they went outside the city.

Mom, what should I do?

I have more urgent concerns. Let them fight!

Mom, what if one gets injured?

I'd worry if they fight the enemy. But it's each other; they should die.

Mom!

Alright, don't bother me, go out.

What should I do?

Something bad could happen.

Uncle Wu.

Hurry, hurry.

Fu'er, what's the rush?

Come and save your sons.

What's wrong with them?

They're fighting each other. Mom doesn't care; you stop them.

Those two rascals never learn! Wait here, I'll find them.

- I'll come. - Don't, you'll make it worse.

Rong'er.

- What is it? - Jing. - Why don't you heed me?

- Rest close to childbirth. - I'm fine.

I was thinking of our young days recuperating in Lin'an Manor.

I'm fine. You need to rest.

Yes, the baby's moving.

Polu or Xiang will see their dad.

Rong'er, it's been tough on you.

It's nothing.

You rest; I'll tell the Wu boys to patrol on high alert.

Jing.

I told Guo'er to arrange it.

Uncle Guo.

Come in.

Guo'er.

Uncle, are your injuries better?

Better; what about yours?

My injuries are light; I took Aunt Guo's 9-Flower Jade Dew Pill.

I was just on the city walls; everyone's on high alert.

But the Wu brothers are...

They said you suffered for their sakes, and they'll fight hard for you.

After this experience, I hope the Wu's wise up to what's achievable.

Aunt Guo.

Where's GuGu?

She might be resting. Since you got injured, she hasn't slept.

I might've just missed her.

Our situation is dangerous.

Jing, we'll come through safely.

Hero Guo, why's no-one greeting me?

Monk Jinlun.

Rong'er.

- I'll go. - Jing.

What's important? Xiangyang? Or us and our health?

Right. Xiangyang comes first.

They love each other, and serve the people.

I obsessed over revenge. Did I consider principles?

Aunt Guo taught me about "dying for justice".

Now I understand.

Guo'er, I'll face Jinlun.

I'll handle him.

Jinlun, so you're well?

So it's you.

Erratic, tricky, capricious enemy! Are you ashamed?

You're right.

From today, I'm determined

I'll never act like that again.

I do have regrets.

I don't know why I let Guo Jing escape.

I don't know where he's hiding.

Do you know where he is? If I see him, I'll draw my sword.

You'd kill him?

Who said I'd kill him?

I'll kill you!

Beware, fire! Put out the fire!

You cheat, you set a trap?

I needn't play fair with you.

Uncle Guo is hurt; Aunt Guo is heavily pregnant.

They'll suffocate inside, or run into this bald donkey.

Attack!

- Mongols set a fire. - Kill these Mongols!

That depends on your abilities.

Attack!

Miss Long, you came in time.

Jinlun, why be so rash?

If you want Guo Jing, it's useless to bother me.

If I can't find Guo Jing, don't think of leaving.

Okay.

I give up. I'll tell you where Guo Jing is.

Where is he?

Guo Jing is...

You tricked me?!

Guo Jing, you coward, why aren't you coming out?

No, I must fight him.

No, he's provoking you.

But Guo'er...

Your injury isn't healed. It'll worsen if you help Guo'er.

But...

Guo'er.

Guo'er, are you alright?

I'm fine.

What's the situation?

I shook off that damn monk, but he'll catch up.

Find a safe hiding place. The fire's spreading.

What about you?

I must lure them away.

Hide safely. I have a plan.

- Guo'er, be careful! - I know!

Rong'er, what's wrong?

My stomach hurts.

What is it?

The little devil won't come earlier, or later, has to come now.

You want to kill your parents?

The child is coming?

How can I save them? I can use "lure the tiger",

but if I pose as Uncle Guo, Jinlun can tell.

Teacher.

- Did you see Guo Jing? - No.

GuGu! Hold them off. I'm taking Uncle Guo with me.

Don't move!

Miss Long, it's unsafe. Check Madam Guo, I'll hold out here.

Great! Mom gave birth.

Dad, why are you here? Yang Guo took you away.

Forget that, take care of Mom.

Miss Long, it's unsafe here. Please take Xiang'er away.

Xiang'er, Xiang'er.

I'll go now.

Thank you for helping.

Xiang'er.

- Xiang'er. - Fu'er, hurry, take Mom away.

My stomach hurts.

- Mom, what's wrong? - Rong'er!

There's another one.

Another one?

- What...Rong'er! - Mom!

Brother, don't bother. Help Teacher beat Guo Jing.

Yes.

Chief Lu.

Don't pursue them.

How's your injury?

Nothing serious. I only fear for Hero Guo's safety.

Don't worry. Yang Guo is smart. He'll get rid of Jinlun's gang.

Okay.

Miss Long, how is Madam Guo?

Miss Guo is with her.

Chief Lu, can your Clan Brothers put out the fire?

- Brothers, put out the fire! - Yes!

Hurry!

With her, I won't need Madam Guo's head to swap for the antidote.

Yang Guo, let go of Guo Jing, and live.

Are you nuts? Let you take credit for free?

Then what do you want?

I want to hand him to Kubhilai. Want to contend? You wish!

You despicable, petty guy.

Let's see you escape me today.

The farther I run, the safer Uncle Guo is.