Original subtitles

♫Swords tell all the scars, and I sigh for fleeting life♫

♫Once we meet, how can I like to be apart?♫

♫Walking alone with cold in heart, I deep hide the past♫

♫I keep love and hatred deep in heart, naive no more♫

♫My memories roll when I see you again♫

♫I only dare to be gentle in my dream♫

♫This kiss is boiling with your complex♫

♫Intimacy has disturbed the stars♫

♫Take art of healing as a weapon to guard the homeland♫

♫I'm not swallowed by sorrow and hatred♫

♫I don't want to regret in troubled times Let me change sincerity for eternity♫

♫Let's embark this journey for a slim portion of prosperity♫

♫I'd like to rewrite life, but your looking back breaks my heart♫

♫With you for the rest of my life, I'll risk everything and wait for the morning♫

♫Early morning♫

Episode 38

Guanghuamen

Anhuamen

Courtyard in suburbs of the capital city

What matters most to wars is proper defense.

The greatest taboo is being disconcerted.

At present, we must divide the work well

and fully mobilize all people

to make the best use of everything.

You know the defense

deployment best.

I'll leave this to you.

OK.

I'll arrange it.

Moreover,

pick more strong men from the city

to strengthen defense at four city gates

and city ramparts around,

especially the North Gate

with lower city walls.

Beiqi is likely to attack the city from there.

By then,

focus on defense

with drumbeats as the order.

Never stop fighting

before drumbeats stop.

Yes.

Chen Qi,

lead the strong men selected from folks

to Deshengchang to get weapons.

Jinxiu, Liu'er,

go to organize

people who are willing to help

to ensure supply.

-OK. -Go.

OK.

Prince Xian.

Minister Ning.

I'm sorry

for coming later.

It'll never be late

as long as you come.

Those are guards of the Ning family.

They volunteered to defend the city.

Heroes,

please follow me.

Miss Jun,

I know Prince Xian and you

have done a lot,

but now

the people are still panic.

Why?

I saw many people

talking about it on my way here.

Some even

said what you've done

is to make the people

suffer for you

and protect you at the cost of their lives.

Who is so blind?

If I'm afraid of death,

I won't defend the city myself.

It doesn't matter who said it.

What matters most is

as the people are panic,

they may be fooled easily.

Your Excellency Ning, if you have any suggestions,

tell us directly.

If someone stands out

to defend the city with us,

the rumor

will collapse by itself.

You mean

Prince Huai?

Yes.

No.

That's too dangerous.

Please listen to me, Prince Xian.

The late emperor enjoyed more prestige

and popular support among the people than His Majesty.

This time His Majesty

fled facing danger.

He goes too far.

His Highness Prince Huai is the son of the late emperor.

He was the candidate of crown princess.

If he can stand out

and defend the city with us,

it'll be meaningful

to the people.

Well...

In this case,

if Jiurong can stand out

and fight for the state,

it'll encourage

and unite

the people.

OK.

You're asking me to defend the city with you?

Yes.

But the battlefield is dangerous.

Would you, Your Highness?

Certainly.

It's

my duty.

Jiang Baihu,

you should know why Lu Yunqi

made you stay here.

It's your choice.

Swear to protect Jiuling

and Their Highnesses.

Yes.

All people, listen.

Swear to follow Miss Jun

and protect Their Highnesses.

Yes.

Doctor,

how is he?

His viscera

are hurt,

causing excessive loss of blood.

Besides,

he can't

have a good rest on the way,

causing

wound infection

and high fever.

Then what to do?

Please wait.

Zan.

This bottle is for internal use

and this for external use.

Use them in the morning and evening

to improve blood circulation and disperse stasis.

OK.

Thanks, doctor.

Thanks, doctor.

Zan,

you're saved.

Go. Go.

Let us out.

Let us out.

Let us out.

You can't do this.

Let us out.

Calm down.

We keep you in the city

to protect you.

Is Beiqi marching towards here?

To tell the truth,

The Beiqi Army

is only one step away

from our capital city.

The capital city is so far from Beiqi.

It's impossible for them to march here.

Even if they can come here,

how will His Majesty make no deployment?

Yes.

Because,

because His Majesty has gone.

Then you soon open the city gate

and let us escape.

What to do?

Open the city gate.

Open it now.

Don't worry.

Though His Majesty left,

I'm still here.

Think about it.

If you go out of the city

and meet the Beiqi Army

in the wild,

will you be able to survive?

But

our city has high gates and strong walls,

and generals, soldiers

and I will stick here to protect you.

Your Highness,

why did His Majesty leave?

Where is His Majesty now?

Yes.

Are we going to be killed?

What should we do?

Open the city gate.

Open the city gate.

Calm down.

Open the city gate.

No matter what happens,

no matter what happens,

we can't open the city gate.

The enemy army is approaching.

If we open the city gate

and let spies come in,

our capital city

will really

come to an end.

Open the city gate.

Don't fear.

I'm Prince Huai.

Why should we trust you?

Yes.

Why should we trust you?

Because he is the son of the late emperor.

He doesn't leave you behind.

Learning that Beiqi is attacking,

Prince Huai felt guilty.

The court didn't do a good job,

making you suffer.

Facing such an urgent situation,

leaders ran away.

You're so young.

Don't feel ashamed.

Those who ran away

should feel ashamed.

Right?

Yes.

They should feel ashamed.

In this case,

it's useless for us

to say that.

Please believe that

Prince Huai will guard

our home with you.

Don't be afraid.

If they break in,

we'll fight against them.

He is too young to know

how fierce the Beiqi Army is.

Yes.

We'll never tell that until we fight them.

Our soldiers and generals aren't warlike,

but they don't fear to fight.

We'll be kind to those who come with kindness.

But we'll fight against

those who come with hostility.

I'll guard the city gate.

If it's broken,

I'll be killed first,

but I'll never retreat.

Well.

Kids are said to know nothing about life and death.

It's ridiculous for them to talk about life and death.

But now you see it.

Prince Huai

is fighting with you here.

As long as I'm alive,

I won't let enemies

enter the capital city.

Who are you?

Yeah. Who are you?

I'm Jun Jiuling.

Dr. Jun.

Even if you're a highly skilled doctor,

you can't talk big, right?

What are we doing here?

-Yeah. -Right.

It's no use for us to stay here.

Compatriots,

please stay here.

Let's guard the city gate

and our home.

Guard the city gate?

We're common people.

How can we do that?

Trust Jun Jiuling.

She never

tells a lie.

Stay here, and you'll survive.

Only by stopping Beiqi soldiers

can we survive.

We want to stay alive.

Compatriots,

you said

it was hard to cure smallpox,

but I said it was curable

and defeated smallpox

with you.

You said Beiqi was fierce,

but I fought against them

with Lord Cheng

and saved tens of thousands of people.

Now I dare to say,

as long as we unite,

we'll be able to secure the city gate

and beat away the Beiqi Army.

The enemy

doesn't outnumber us now.

Besides the five public security departments,

we've got you.

We have more than 100,000 people.

Why should we be afraid of the enemy army of 60,000 soldiers?

But,

but we don't know how to fight.

Yes.

It doesn't matter.

As long as you don't panic

but obey orders,

I believe

we'll be able to hold this city

where we've lived for decades.

Now,

only by securing the city

and daring to save ourselves

can we fight for a slim chance of survival

and wait for the reinforcements.

I am with you.

She is right.

Right.

Everyone can kill enemies.

Everyone can kill enemies.

Everyone can kill enemies.

Everyone can kill enemies.

Everyone can kill enemies.

This city walls

are not much stronger than those

in the North.

These soldiers

who haven't fought on the battlefield

will be

more vulnerable.

Yes.

No matter how thick the wall is,

it won't help.

We need to break

not only this city gate,

but also the will of the people inside.

Break their courage

and let them bow down

before us.

Your Excellency,

I have an idea.

Remember

to strengthen defense

on the walls of both sides.

Yes.

Finally, the people are stable.

It owes to Prince Huai.

Your Highness,

do you fear?

No,

but,

but I've never done this before.

I don't know what to do.

You've done a good job.

Leave the rest

to us.

Miss Jun,

you once dealt with Beiqi people.

Do you think we can win?

Honestly,

I'm not sure.

Your Highness,

the Beiqi Army arrives.

Go.

Close your eyes.

Hurry up.

Those inside, listen.

Open the gate now.

As long as you open it,

they'll be saved.

How shameless!

Your Highness,

what to do?

Your Highness?

Don't open the gate.

Madame.

Go back to the camp.

This way.

Go.

Jiurong,

you are surnamed Chu.

Always remember these people.

Brother-in-law,

you are finally awake.

Chengyu,

what date is it today?

Today

is the ninth day.

No.

-I have to return to the capital city. -Be careful.

Brother-in-law,

be careful.

I have to return to the capital city.

No.

You haven't recovered yet.

You can't stand

the long journey.

Don't worry.

I can.

The capital city has been trapped for days.

The soldiers guarding the city

haven't fought on the battlefield.

They can't resist Beiqi soldiers.

Moreover,

Jiuling is in the capital city.

OK.

I'll prepare the carriage

and go with you.

No.

They think

you're dead.

You can't go back.

The person who poses the greatest threat

to the Fang family has fled.

It's alright for me

to go back now.

Here.

OK.

OK.

Report.

Your Excellency,

the Beiqi Army that besieged us has retreated.

What?

What's the reason?

It seems to have something to do with the internal information of Beiqi.

When retreating,

the army was lax

and hasty.

It seems that Zan succeeded

in assassinating Beiqi's emperor.

That's great.

In this case,

let's march southward

and rush to the capital city now.

Send order.

Set out

in minutes.

Yes.

Lord Cheng,

don't you

ask about Zhu Zan?

If there is news,

he'll try his best to pass it on to me.

What if

there is no news?

If he dies for the country,

it'll be a worthy death.

Hold on.

It'll be fine soon.

Hold it.

Hold on.

We must hold on.

If they break in,

our family members

can't survive.

Think about our family members.

As long as we're alive,

we must stick to it.

Come on.

Take it.

Put it here. Put it here.

Everybody, line up

Line up.

Everyone, get a weapon

and then gather over there.

Get your weapon

and gather over there.

Take it.

Gather over there.

Here you are. Here you are.

Everyone, watch out.

Here you are.

Thanks.

Well, here you are.

This way. Take it.

OK.

Here you are.

Give some to me.

Send over there.

OK. OK. OK.

Thanks.

Here you are.

Try this.

Please make way.

Eat more.

Take it.

Give me a hand.

How is it going in the capital city?

I don't know the details yet.

We're rushing there.

Do you feel better?

I'm fine.

We must get to the capital earlier.

Don't worry about me.

What?

Beiqi hasn't broken into the city?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Jun Jiuling,

Prince Xian,

His Highness Prince Huai

and His Excellency Ning

are guarding the city

with all people there.

Who released Prince Huai?

Your Majesty,

he was released by

Jun Jiuling.

It's her again.

Your Majesty,

in this case,

you'll be safer.

Beiqi failed to break into the capital city

after trying for over 10 days.

Instead, they suffered countless deaths and injuries.

Distracted by the capital city,

they can't come southward.

It'll be safer

for you to stay here.

As soon as the reinforcements from the North arrive,

the crisis

will be solved.

It has been so long.

Why haven't reinforcements come yet?

Your Majesty,

a group of

reinforcements has arrived.

It's

the army of Lord Cheng.

They met

the tail army of Beiqi on the way back.

The two armies are fighting

30 li outside the city.

There hasn't been

an outcome of their fight so far.

So many people are still

under the command

of a traitor.

Your Majesty,

as long as they can protect you

and the capital city,

it doesn't matter

who sent the army.

Your Majesty,

I think

if there are more reinforcements,

ask them

to come here first

and then

send part of them to guard the capital city.

Good idea.

Ask the reinforcements to protect me here

so as to

let all people know

I prefer life to dishonor,

right?

Have you found the imperial jade seal?

Not yet.

Please punish me.

Your Majesty,

now that

we haven't found it

after such a long time,

I think

it's still in the Imperial Study.

I hope so.

You all go.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Minister Lu,

thank you.

No need.

It isn't for you.

So

for Miss Jun?

Thank you.

Move faster.

Get a weapon

and gather above the ramparts.

Go and see

if there are any weapons.

Come back as soon as possible.

Be careful.

Send a set of bow and arrows.

to each of them.

Thank you.

Gather above the ramparts.

This is yours.

This way. This way.

OK. Hurry up.

OK.

Put it here.

All is here.

What are you doing?

Jinxiu.

What are you doing here?

Send food.

Why haven't you come to get porridge these days?

You ate this only?

I'm too busy.

One hour later,

two batches of weapons will be sent here.

I need to guard here.

You cooked it?

I bought it.

Bought it?

Such authentic Zezhou dishes

can't be bought in the capital city.

Just eat.

It's tasty.

By the way,

how is it going with you?

Fewer and fewer people came to eat.

They went to guard the city walls.

I don't know

if they can come back.

You shouldn't have come to the capital city.

Luckily I came here.

Otherwise,

I would have worried about your safety very much.

If we must die, die together.

Die together?

I mean, to die with Jiuling.

You wrong me.

Oh, Jiuling.

I have to go.

Jinxiu,

they're short of hands above the ramparts.

When I send weapons there,

I'll stay

and guard the city with them.

Hurry up.

Take care.

Chen Qi,

if you die,

I won't let you go.

Go.

Yes.

In this case,

tomorrow we'll see

if we can secure the city.

Prince Xian,

I'll arrange it now.

-And... -Miss Jun.

Mr. Gu.

I'll be back soon.

OK.

Please.

Mr. Gu, what are you doing here?

I was

entrusted by someone

to come here.

Before leaving, His Excellency Lu told me

to take you,

His Highness Prince Huai

and Prince Jiuli away at the right time.

Sir,

the capital city is on the line now.

How can we leave?

Miss Jun,

His Excellency Lu really

wants to save you.

He thinks

it's enough to do things

to this extend.

What do you mean?

Now

His Highness Prince Huai has enough prestige.

You can leave and wait for a good opportunity.

I'm afraid

the capital city will be occupied.

We'll never know the outcome

before we try.

We won't give up

until the last minute.

Miss Jun,

you'd better leave.

His Excellency Lu has arranged

a place for you to hide.

If we go now,

no one will find

or blame us.

Once the city is occupied,

His Majesty will never come back,

so

the descendants of the Chu family must survive.

His Highness Prince Huai, the son of the late emperor,

is prestigious now,

so he

should leave.

Mr. Gu...

Hurry up. Hurry up.

Miss Jun,

it seems that Beiqi has begun to attack the city.

It'll be late if you don't leave now.

No more talking.

I see what you mean.

Please tell His Excellency Lu,

I won't leave.

Jiurong doesn't guard the city

for prestige

or the throne.

The descendants of the Chu family

are bound to

defend this city that has guarded us

for decades.

If you don't want to stay here, just go.

Miss Jun.

Kill.

Go.

Go.

Don't run.

Catch him.

Protect Prince Huai.

Everyone can

kill enemies.

Everyone can kill enemies.

This prosperous city

will be

Beiqi's land soon.

Congratulations, general.

Congratulate you

on making such contributions to Beiqi.

From now on,

His Majesty will favor you more.

Hurry up.

Move all the stones here.

Stop them from getting up here.

Hurry up. Hurry up.

Protect His Excellency Ning.

Go.

Chen Qi

Hold on.

Hold on.

Hold on.

Hold on.

Hold on.

Hold on.

♫Outline in my dream♫

♫can be carved on your face♫

♫Time interlaces in the eye waves♫

♫For unspeakable cause and effect♫

♫Let me weigh every word♫

♫Life is full of twists and turns♫

♫So hard to be free and easy♫

♫Tomorrow always comes♫

♫I'd like to entrust myself to you♫

♫to enjoy stars and the land together♫

♫In long silence♫

♫We are far separated by a sea of faces♫

♫What else can I do except for a sigh?♫

♫The rest of my life is bumpy♫

♫You are like vast nature, while I'm a gust of wind♫

♫I'm be eventually be passed by♫

♫The wind is in hot pursuit♫

♫to stay with nature♫

♫If memories can tell♫

♫It will make me shed tears♫

♫Rare to meet you again, tears well up in my eyes♫

♫Tomorrow always comes♫

♫I'd like to entrust myself to you♫

♫to enjoy stars and the land together♫

♫In long silence♫

♫We are far separated by a sea of faces♫

♫What else can I do except for a sigh?♫

♫The rest of my life is bumpy♫

♫You are like vast nature, while I'm a gust of wind♫

♫I'm be eventually be passed by♫

♫The wind is in hot pursuit♫

♫to stay with nature♫

♫If memories can tell♫

♫Every of its words will make me shed tears♫

♫Rare to meet you again, tears well up in my eyes♫

♫You are like vast nature, while I'm a gust of wind♫

♫It's me♫

♫You shuttle through the bottom of my heart♫

♫Has nature ever asked for any clues about the wind?♫

♫Any clues?♫

♫If my longing for you can be written down♫

♫Every word would be as strong as pouring rain falling down♫

♫You take me as a stranger when we finally meet again♫

♫Tears well up in my eyes♫