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[A Zhao warrior donned a braided hat,
his scimitar gleamed like frost and snow.]
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[His white steed clad in a silver saddle,
as quick as fleeting light it galloped away.]
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[Within ten steps and one foe falls,
within a thousand miles and none can halt.]
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[When the deed is done,
to a life of anonymity he returns.]
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[Sword Snow Stride]
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[Episode 18]
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[ Vast Central Plain ]
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[ Xiangfan City, Qingzhou ]
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What's the matter?
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Nothing.
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Are you having a flashback?
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What flashback?
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If I'm not mistaken,
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Xiangfan used to be a major city within the Chu nation.
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And you were the Princess of Chu.
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Revisiting this place will make you sentimental, naturally.
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This is good.
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What princess are you talking about?
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I'll grill it with some salt this evening.
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I'm just a servant now.
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I did visit this place when I was little.
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Everyone on the street carried a Chu accent.
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The accent is still there but the people are no more.
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Back then, Xu Xiao commanded one hundred thousand soldiers
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and besieged Xiangfan for three years.
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The Chu would rather die than surrender.
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Even the citizens within the wall volunteered to defend their city.
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When the city finally gave in,
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less than ten thousand citizens were still alive
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among the original two hundred thousand.
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Migration followed suit and this city went back to prosperity.
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When Xu Xiao came back here post-war,
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he commented that lying beneath this bustling street
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was more than one hundred thousand ghosts.
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They wailed every night.
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What are you trying to convey?
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To brandish the fact your undefeated father conquered nations and cities?
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My father wasn't trying to show off.
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What else then?
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Spirits or ghosts don't exist in this world.
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The ghosts he mentioned do not dwell in Xiangfan.
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They dwell in his heart,
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eating him from inside out forever.
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Xu Xiao, the Grim Reaper.
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Everyone knows this name but no one knows
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how many souls he carries with him while he marches forward.
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Is he repentant then?
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Not really.
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It's more of a cautionary tale.
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To remind himself.
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He wants to constantly be reminded
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that no matter what it takes, do not break the peace again.
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He wants to defend this peaceful world.
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And so, the Beiliang's banner is more important than anything else for him.
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What about you?
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I'm not like him.
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I will not be like him.
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If I can't even protect those who are important to me,
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the world,
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the politics,
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they won't mean a thing.
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Childish.
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No, you are childish.
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You're the most childish.
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The one who calls others childish is childish.
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When I say you're childish, you're childish.
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So, where should we go next?
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I know where the important members of the family are.
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I'll show you guys the way.
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No need.
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Why?
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Don't you know what kind of person Lord Jing'an is?
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Those people in the Lin family
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are probably dead by now.
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What's the next move then?
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Where is the best inn in Xiangfan?
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Walk straight. Turn right at the second intersection.
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We'll go to the inn while you visit Lord Jing'an's Residence.
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For what? To exact my vengeance?
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To send a message.
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[ Lord Jing'an's Residence ]
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[ Lord Jing'an's Residence, Xiangfan City ]
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Father.
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Have you learned your lesson?
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I did not know that Xu Fengnian was surrounded by skilled fighters.
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It's not about them.
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Xu Fengnian is backed by Beiliang.
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Have a seat.
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I know assassinating Xu Fengnian is akin to poking a hornet's nest.
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But worry not, father.
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A scapegoat has been prepared.
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Even if I fail, we won't have any legal trouble.
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Therefore, you killed the son of Commander Wei.
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Wei Dong is prone to disobey orders.
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He is this eyesore in the navy planted by the people from the Capital.
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By killing his son under the pretext of Xu Fengnian,
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I can make an example of him to scare the navy.
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I've told you many times to study Buddhist texts
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to calm yourself down.
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The desire to kill from you is as thick as ever.
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I already committed the act.
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The imperial court is always deeply concerned with the goings-on in Beiliang.
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The eldest son of the Lin family attempted to kill Xu Fengnian
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but instead, the whole Lin family was erased.
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You think the life of Wei Dong's son
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can cover everything up?
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What should I do then?
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Wei Dong only has one child.
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They love each other deeply.
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And now, the father has to bury his son.
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How sorrowful.
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Why not
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reunite them?
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They can look after each other in the afterlife.
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So you're implying...
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Wei Dong and his family have followed
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in his son's footsteps.
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So you killed all of them?
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Only by doing so that this thing
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can finally be over.
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What a pity.
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I have already given out the order.
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Someone will hold their funeral and give offerings to them.
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Call it a charity, if you will.
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So,
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as I said,
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you need to be more charitable.
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Learn from me.
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Mull it over.
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Your Highness. Xu Fengnian's bodyguard came bearing a message.
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What message?
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Xu Fengnian wanted to see you in the inn.
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Tell him that I'm busy chanting Buddhist texts now
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and am indisposed at the moment.
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Yes, Your Highness.
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Also, the messenger seems to be the scholar from the Lin family.
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He's not dead yet?
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No wonder that bodyguard who used Chixia Sword Skill looked so familiar.
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Father, it would be deceit against the Emperor.
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It was by His Majesty's will that the Lin family be erased.
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We could use this against Beiliang.
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Feign ignorance.
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Send the messenger away.
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Yes, Your Highness.
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Father, even if we won't capture Scholar Lin,
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you should hear what Xu Fengnian has to say.
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He represents Beiliang after all.
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If we won't meet him, then why not capture him instead?
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Leave him alone.
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Lord of Beiliang's son is in Xiangfan.
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We can't just sit still.
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Where is the student who strategizes for you?
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He said he'd come to me.
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Then sit still.
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We wait for his arrival.
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Right now, Xu Fengnian should be our priority.
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But you're waiting for a Shangyin student?
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[ Lord Jing'an's Residence ]
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I have arrived to offer solutions to His Highness and the Prince.
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I couldn't find Lord Jing'an.
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His servant told me that he's chanting Buddhist texts.
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He is unable to come out now.
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It's all right. We'll wait patiently.
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So we'll stay in Xiangfan, waiting for Lord Jing'an to grace us with his presence?
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We might as well visit this famous city.
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You are bold.
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This is his home turf.
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He can have your head whenever he wants.
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He's not going to kill me.
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As a cunning fox, he is waiting for the news.
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What news?
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News from the Capital.
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What does it have anything to do with you?
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Read.
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One wen per character as usual?
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Yes.
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Greetings, Your Highnesses.
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Prince.
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We have met once.
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Let's discard pleasantries.
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I'll make my point clear.
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Please do.
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You want me to kill Xu Fengnian?
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Correction. I will be helping you to kill Xu Fengnian.
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Why should I kill him?
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As I said, if I kill Xu Fengnian, Beiliang will attack.
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When the war begins, Your Highness can put a stop to it
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and rise back to the top.
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I know Eunuch Han is your mentor.
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That old man is the leader of eunuchs and is immensely prideful.
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Yet, he taught you everything he knows.
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He even bestowed upon you the Red Armor that he wore for protection.
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Why?
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I believe you have the answer, Your Highness.
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Because your surname is Zhao.
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Your mother passed away early.
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And then, Eunuch Han sent you to the Capital.
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He enrolled you into the Shangyin Academy.
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The Academy runs a very strict background check on all its students.
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Except you.
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No one asked who your father is.
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Who do you think
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my father is, Your Highness?
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The one sitting on the throne.
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Then,
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you should call me uncle.
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My name is not in the ancestral temple.
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I am not royalty.
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Right.
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If the world is peaceful,
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you will never be able to rule the Capital in your life.
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But if there's a war, it will be your chance.
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Zhao Kai.
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You're not killing Xu Fengnian for me but yourself.
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It will benefit everyone.
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As I said, if the world is peaceful,
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you won't be able to return to the Capital, Your Highness.
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Come forth.
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Put him in jail.
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Wait!
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If someone from the martial arts world kills Xu Fengnian,
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Xu Xiao won't be able to put the blame on you.
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I have met the fighters around Xu Fengnian
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and I have gathered those who can deal with them.
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I'm just waiting for a nod from you, Your Highness.
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Father. He is not wrong.
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If there's a war, you will have your opportunity.
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How can you forsake your life for a momentary gain?
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It is not a momentary gain.
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We don't need to kill Xu Feng Nian now.
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Just wait for the news.
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What news?
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Xu Xiao is now rushing to the Capital.
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Isn't going to the Capital alone suicidal for him?
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Therefore, why the hurry?
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If Xu Xiao is killed in the Capital, we'll kill Xu Fengnian.
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That will be the icing on the cake.
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But if Xu Xiao lives,
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why cause a scene here?
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The Capital regards Xu Xiao
as the culprit behind the civil unrest.
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When he arrives at the Capital, he will die, surely.
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If he will die for sure,
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why is he going to the Capital then?
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Be patient and wait for the news.
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[ Outpost, Liyang Capital ]
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[ Zhang Julu, Prime Minister of Liyang ]
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Pillar of the State, what a coincidence.
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Prime Minister Zhang.
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Long time no see.
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You traveled far to here, Xu Xiao.
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Why don't you enter the city?
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I chanced upon this tree. I was reminiscing.
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It's just a tree.
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What's there to reminisce about?
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When my wife and I first came to the Capital,
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we took a small break under this tree.
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We even left a mark on the trunk.
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I see. You miss your wife.
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Death has done us part.
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Thank god this tree is here.
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It reminds me of her.
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Chop it down.
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This tree holds a special value.
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You may bring it back to Beiliang
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so you can admire it every day.
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All day long.
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Is a Prime Minister meant to go out with axes with him?
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Just today. I have them with me.
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Isn't it a great coincidence?
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Indeed.
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What a coincidence.
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Enter the city.
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Don't stop.
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Cut it down.
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[ Zhang Julu pulled a power play. ]
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[ Xu Xiao conceded his ground. ]
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There, there.
279
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Is he Xu Xiao?
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I just heard that Prime Minister Zhang pulled a power play on him outside the city gate.
281
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This is the Capital, not Beiliang.
282
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He won't do anything under the watchful eyes of His Majesty.
283
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Let's go.
284
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I, Xu Xiao, humbly request an audience with His Majesty.
285
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Please wait here, Pillar of the State.
286
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Wielding a sword and stationing your horse in front of the palace?
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How uncouth.
288
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We're in the Capital. Mind your manner.
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Who are you?
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Third-rank minister, Liu Ti Ren.
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Liu Tiren.
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A deputy minister?
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We're using the previous system. I am a third-rank minister.
294
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No deputy in it.
295
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Oh, a third-rank minister.
296
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Very high position. Very high position.
297
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I am not talking about my authority. I'm talking about manners.
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Come.
299
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Not just your attire. Your sword should be removed too.
300
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Your sword should be removed too.
301
00:26:44,100 --> 00:26:45,556
What is this?
302
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Python's mark, of course.
303
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Python? How many claws does it have?
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Five claws.
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And according to the law, who can don a robe with five claws on it?
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Usually, it's reserved for royalty.
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A blue robe means
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it's for a nonroyal lord.
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Can a nonroyal lord carry a sword to meet His Majesty?
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This is granted to me by His Majesty
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and I am allowed to carry a sword when I meet His Majesty.
312
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All these are the generosity of His Majesty.
313
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And a third-rank official wishes to revoke my rights?
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Here. Take it.
315
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I just want to remind...
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Remind?
317
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Shouldn't a third-rank official kneel before a lord?
318
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You talk about manners, but you're the worst offender.
319
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Are you saying that your instructions are more important than the gifts from His Majesty?
320
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Insolence! Watch your mouth!
321
00:28:07,960 --> 00:28:09,900
You dare to hit me?
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Yes, I am hitting you.
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Come!
324
00:28:16,900 --> 00:28:19,000
Help!
325
00:28:20,240 --> 00:28:23,896
Someone, please. Help!
326
00:28:50,860 --> 00:28:55,560
Liu Tiren? A sanctimonious fool.
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He wanted to use Xu Xiao to brandish his moral high ground.
328
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How greedy.
329
00:29:03,919 --> 00:29:08,899
He really thinks Xu Xiao was afraid of me?
330
00:29:15,960 --> 00:29:18,800
Send a message to Qingzhou
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to Lord Jing'an.
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"Come not from an extrinsic factor"
333
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"but your heart."
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Save me!
335
00:30:02,480 --> 00:30:05,555
Do you know why I didn't settle the score
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with Zhang Julu?
337
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Because he's the Prime Minister.
338
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It's not about his position.
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He was willing to sacrifice his life for His Majesty.
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I respect him. More or less.
341
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As for you?
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You deserve every bit of it.
343
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Come. Let us continue.
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Pillar of the State!
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Pillar of the State!
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[ Fengtian Hall ]
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Greetings, Pillar of the State.
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Yang Taisui.
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Pillar of the State, what are you doing?
350
00:30:45,775 --> 00:30:49,176
It's kind of boring to just wait here. Might as well do something fun.
351
00:30:49,176 --> 00:30:52,259
You hit a third-rank official for fun?
352
00:30:53,440 --> 00:30:55,820
He's very bold.
353
00:30:55,820 --> 00:30:58,040
Pillar of the State,
354
00:30:58,040 --> 00:30:59,879
His Majesty is feeling unwell.
355
00:30:59,879 --> 00:31:03,759
He might not be able to see you at the moment.
356
00:31:10,780 --> 00:31:13,896
Can you walk with me then?
357
00:31:17,900 --> 00:31:19,900
Yang Taisui.
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00:31:21,200 --> 00:31:25,780
You know, you have really earned my respect.
359
00:31:25,780 --> 00:31:28,955
They say serving an emperor is like serving a tiger.
360
00:31:28,955 --> 00:31:31,319
And you have been in service for many decades.
361
00:31:31,319 --> 00:31:33,936
If you live for two or three more decades,
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you'll be a well-respected elder who has served three emperors.
363
00:31:36,480 --> 00:31:40,780
You're a Grand Preceptor in its literal sense.
364
00:31:40,780 --> 00:31:44,936
I am but an ordinary monk. I hold no title.
365
00:31:44,936 --> 00:31:46,439
A monk?
366
00:31:46,439 --> 00:31:49,180
A monk is not ordinary like you.
367
00:31:52,459 --> 00:31:55,975
Say. How long has it been?
368
00:31:55,975 --> 00:32:01,159
Right. You haven't come here for many years.
369
00:32:01,159 --> 00:32:04,879
I'm getting old and more cowardly.
370
00:32:04,879 --> 00:32:07,600
You? Cowardly?
371
00:32:07,600 --> 00:32:10,195
Hitting a third-rank official in front of the main hall.
372
00:32:10,195 --> 00:32:15,836
If you're cowardly, then no one is brave in this world.
373
00:32:16,499 --> 00:32:22,299
By the way, is His Majesty truly sick
374
00:32:22,299 --> 00:32:25,576
or does he simply not want to see me?
375
00:32:25,576 --> 00:32:27,879
You truly don't know?
376
00:32:30,499 --> 00:32:32,699
Tell me then.
377
00:32:32,699 --> 00:32:37,015
When will he grant me an audience?
378
00:32:37,820 --> 00:32:42,296
It depends on how your son gets out of Qingzhou.
379
00:32:46,580 --> 00:32:49,200
You old fool.
380
00:32:49,200 --> 00:32:51,619
How dare you tell me the truth!
381
00:32:51,619 --> 00:32:55,755
That's why among the millions of people in the Capital, only you are my friend.
382
00:32:57,680 --> 00:33:02,595
We are friends as long as you don't touch my head.
383
00:33:02,600 --> 00:33:07,800
Right. They say to never touch two things in this world.
384
00:33:07,800 --> 00:33:09,400
One, the tiger's rear.
385
00:33:09,400 --> 00:33:13,600
And the other one is the head of Yang Taisui.
386
00:33:13,600 --> 00:33:14,600
Not again!
387
00:33:14,600 --> 00:33:16,000
Come. Let's have a game of chess.
388
00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:18,100
Come.
389
00:33:20,570 --> 00:33:25,110
[ Zhang Ju Lu pulled a power play.
Xu Xiao conceded his ground. ]
390
00:33:36,580 --> 00:33:38,959
Zhang Ju Lu pulled a power play.
391
00:33:38,959 --> 00:33:41,499
Xu Xiao conceded his ground.
392
00:33:41,499 --> 00:33:48,199
Everyone knows that our Prime Minister is an ambitious one.
393
00:33:48,199 --> 00:33:53,059
His greatest wish is to diminish the power of the lords.
394
00:33:53,979 --> 00:33:55,479
He dares to?
395
00:33:56,340 --> 00:34:00,040
Royalty like us is the last on the list.
396
00:34:00,919 --> 00:34:04,359
The first one on his list
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00:34:04,359 --> 00:34:06,800
is Beiliang.
398
00:34:06,800 --> 00:34:08,480
Xu Xiao?
399
00:34:09,099 --> 00:34:11,639
That bold act of Zhang Julu outside the city
400
00:34:11,639 --> 00:34:14,420
was to force Xu Xiao to do something rash.
401
00:34:15,220 --> 00:34:19,479
If Xu Xiao attacks the Prime Minister,
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00:34:19,479 --> 00:34:23,760
the Emperor has no choice but to kill him.
403
00:34:24,499 --> 00:34:27,200
What about Zhang Julu's own life?
404
00:34:27,740 --> 00:34:30,380
Sacrificing your life for a legacy.
405
00:34:30,380 --> 00:34:32,819
Isn't that what an educated person should do?
406
00:34:34,340 --> 00:34:39,896
However, in this regard, despite our political differences,
407
00:34:39,896 --> 00:34:45,740
Xu Xiao and I do respect him more or less.
408
00:34:46,740 --> 00:34:49,660
Xu Xiao is in the Capital now.
409
00:34:50,619 --> 00:34:52,240
Why isn't His Majesty killing him?
410
00:34:52,240 --> 00:34:53,940
His Majesty?
411
00:34:55,780 --> 00:34:59,456
That second brother of mine looks at the big picture.
412
00:35:00,180 --> 00:35:04,495
If Xu Xiao dies in the Capital, Beiliang will revolt.
413
00:35:04,495 --> 00:35:08,539
He wants Xu Xiao to die of old age
414
00:35:08,539 --> 00:35:11,959
and lets the spoiled Xu Fengnian take his father's place.
415
00:35:11,959 --> 00:35:13,740
And then, in-fightings will break out in Beiliang.
416
00:35:13,740 --> 00:35:15,979
We just have to sow discord.
417
00:35:16,660 --> 00:35:21,839
Beiliang will crumble without a war.
418
00:35:21,839 --> 00:35:25,780
So His Majesty does not see eye to eye with Zhang Julu.
419
00:35:26,919 --> 00:35:31,039
Zhang Julu is a collected man.
420
00:35:31,039 --> 00:35:34,995
Why else would he commit an act of provocation outside the city?
421
00:35:36,660 --> 00:35:42,560
He is just setting Xu Xiao up.
422
00:35:42,560 --> 00:35:45,896
No wonder Xu Xiao remains calm.
423
00:35:47,099 --> 00:35:50,419
Xu Xiao is as sly as a fox.
424
00:35:50,419 --> 00:35:53,259
He won't take the bait that easily.
425
00:35:54,760 --> 00:35:58,360
Xu Xiao arrived at the Capital several days ago.
426
00:35:58,360 --> 00:36:00,800
Why didn't His Majesty grant him an audience?
427
00:36:00,800 --> 00:36:03,720
It's because he's waiting for us.
428
00:36:04,939 --> 00:36:06,839
For us?
429
00:36:16,340 --> 00:36:19,619
A missive from Zhang Julu.
430
00:36:19,619 --> 00:36:21,939
"Come not from an extrinsic factor
431
00:36:21,939 --> 00:36:25,159
but your heart."
432
00:36:26,780 --> 00:36:29,080
What does it mean?
433
00:36:29,080 --> 00:36:31,280
There are five kinds of rites.
434
00:36:31,280 --> 00:36:33,639
The most important of which is the funeral.
435
00:36:34,519 --> 00:36:39,519
A funeral should not come from an extrinsic factor
436
00:36:39,519 --> 00:36:43,080
but your heart.
437
00:36:43,080 --> 00:36:45,360
This is about the funeral.
438
00:36:46,780 --> 00:36:50,620
Come not from an extrinsic factor but your heart.
439
00:36:50,620 --> 00:36:53,260
Zhang Julu is telling me
440
00:36:53,760 --> 00:36:56,780
that instead of waiting for the external forces to push things forward,
441
00:36:56,780 --> 00:37:00,159
I should do it myself.
442
00:37:01,300 --> 00:37:03,500
What is he referring to?
443
00:37:04,900 --> 00:37:10,420
He is telling me to kill Xu Fengnian.
444
00:37:13,220 --> 00:37:16,619
His Majesty refuses Xu Xiao an audience
445
00:37:16,619 --> 00:37:18,860
because he's waiting for the news
446
00:37:18,860 --> 00:37:21,719
from Xu Fengnian and us.
447
00:37:24,939 --> 00:37:30,600
Beiliang and Qingzhou share a long rivalry.
448
00:37:30,600 --> 00:37:34,795
If Xu Fengnian leaves Xiangfan unscathed,
449
00:37:34,795 --> 00:37:41,875
His Majesty will think we're colluding with Beiliang.
450
00:37:43,019 --> 00:37:47,355
If we kill Xu Fengnian here, the Emperor will be at peace.
451
00:37:48,419 --> 00:37:52,619
The funeral refers
452
00:37:53,340 --> 00:37:56,200
to Xu Fengnian's life.
453
00:37:57,900 --> 00:38:02,036
So what Zhang Julu reminded us is right.
454
00:38:02,036 --> 00:38:04,579
He wants us to kill Xu Fengnian now.
455
00:38:06,319 --> 00:38:09,756
If we kill Xu Fengnian, Beiliang will retaliate.
456
00:38:10,820 --> 00:38:15,116
And then, the Capital will most probably use my head
457
00:38:15,116 --> 00:38:18,139
to appease Xu Xiao.
458
00:38:19,499 --> 00:38:22,139
This Prime Minister Zhang is a conniving person.
459
00:38:22,139 --> 00:38:24,820
He wants me to kill Xu Fengnian.
460
00:38:25,499 --> 00:38:29,319
Qingzhou and Beiliang will wipe each other out.
461
00:38:29,319 --> 00:38:34,820
His plan to diminish the lords' power will move unhindered.
462
00:38:34,820 --> 00:38:37,820
What a cruel person.
463
00:38:37,820 --> 00:38:40,340
Shouldn't he be afraid that he's involved?
464
00:38:40,340 --> 00:38:42,339
Just ten characters here.
465
00:38:42,339 --> 00:38:44,019
No obvious message.
466
00:38:44,019 --> 00:38:45,140
[ Come not from an extrinsic factor but your heart. ]
467
00:38:46,059 --> 00:38:49,220
He can't be implicated.
468
00:38:50,499 --> 00:38:52,560
Cunning man.
469
00:38:52,560 --> 00:38:54,340
Aren't we stuck between a rock and a hard place now?
470
00:38:54,340 --> 00:38:55,796
We can't turn left or right.
471
00:38:55,796 --> 00:38:58,020
What should we do?
472
00:39:01,419 --> 00:39:05,819
Since... everyone is waiting,
473
00:39:07,340 --> 00:39:09,619
let's make a move then.
474
00:39:10,619 --> 00:39:12,519
Prepare the carriage.
475
00:39:12,519 --> 00:39:16,919
My consort and I will pay Xu Fengnian a visit.
476
00:39:20,059 --> 00:39:21,859
She is going as well?
477
00:39:26,210 --> 00:39:28,650
[ Vast Central Plain ]
478
00:39:41,450 --> 00:39:43,870
[ Yuelai Inn ]
479
00:40:03,039 --> 00:40:04,939
What's the matter?
480
00:40:04,939 --> 00:40:07,860
An enemy approaches. He's in the backyard.
481
00:40:07,860 --> 00:40:09,960
Inform the Prince.
482
00:40:21,939 --> 00:40:24,560
Miss Chudong, why are you alone?
483
00:40:24,560 --> 00:40:26,319
Where's Mr. Wang?
484
00:40:31,019 --> 00:40:34,059
You have enough beautiful ladies around you.
485
00:40:34,059 --> 00:40:35,740
I am not pretty enough.
486
00:40:35,740 --> 00:40:37,960
Please release me, Your Highness.
487
00:40:40,139 --> 00:40:41,276
Lust got to you?
488
00:40:41,276 --> 00:40:44,176
No. This has nothing to do with me.
489
00:40:44,176 --> 00:40:45,636
My father said so too.
490
00:40:45,636 --> 00:40:47,260
You won't believe me?
491
00:40:47,260 --> 00:40:49,599
Would you?
492
00:40:49,599 --> 00:40:51,395
If you didn't ask him personally,
493
00:40:51,395 --> 00:40:54,595
why would my father let me follow you right after you met him?
494
00:40:58,260 --> 00:40:59,300
Lord Jing'an is here.
495
00:40:59,300 --> 00:41:01,555
He's waiting for you in the chamber by the backyard, Your Highness.
496
00:41:01,555 --> 00:41:04,479
Finally. Is he alone?
497
00:41:04,479 --> 00:41:06,220
His consort and his son, Zhao Xun, are there too.
498
00:41:06,220 --> 00:41:08,400
As well as many bodyguards.
499
00:41:09,860 --> 00:41:11,460
All right.
500
00:41:13,099 --> 00:41:15,016
I'll be back soon. Don't worry.
501
00:41:15,016 --> 00:41:18,295
When I'm back, I'll explain everything to you.
502
00:41:20,260 --> 00:41:22,340
I will wait for you here.
503
00:41:22,939 --> 00:41:25,939
I heard Lord Jing'an is deeply in love with his consort?
504
00:41:27,300 --> 00:41:28,740
Why do you want to know?
505
00:41:28,740 --> 00:41:30,640
It's important.
506
00:41:32,319 --> 00:41:35,115
Yes, everyone in Qingzhou knows it.
507
00:41:35,115 --> 00:41:38,580
Lord Jing'an cherishes his consort, Pei Nanwei, a lot.
508
00:41:38,580 --> 00:41:40,059
Everyone in Qingzhou knows?
509
00:41:40,059 --> 00:41:42,099
Yes, everyone.
510
00:41:43,660 --> 00:41:45,520
Pei Nanwei is not his first wife?
511
00:41:45,520 --> 00:41:47,180
His first wife already passed away.
512
00:41:47,180 --> 00:41:50,020
Pei Nanei is now the rightful consort.
513
00:41:52,539 --> 00:41:54,439
Understood.
514
00:41:56,860 --> 00:41:59,419
Want to check Lord Jing'an out?
515
00:41:59,419 --> 00:42:01,160
What's there to see?
516
00:42:01,160 --> 00:42:04,177
Without a book to read,I'd rather wander around outside.
517
00:42:05,220 --> 00:42:06,720
Come with me.
518
00:42:38,220 --> 00:42:40,156
His Highness is waiting for the Prince of Beiliang.
519
00:42:40,156 --> 00:42:42,699
Authorized personnel only.
520
00:42:49,760 --> 00:42:50,619
Why shut the door?
521
00:42:50,619 --> 00:42:52,619
Ning E'mei.
522
00:42:52,619 --> 00:42:54,760
Manner, please.
523
00:43:00,970 --> 00:43:10,970
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值此今生 My Momentary Life sung by Zheng Zhi
525
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Original translation: deadliftdiva_548
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♫ In the center of my heart, my growing sorrow ♫
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♫ Has been washed away by this splendid beginning ♫
528
00:43:38,140 --> 00:43:41,910
♫ I’m going out at dawn, taking a gamble ♫
529
00:43:41,910 --> 00:43:47,390
♫ Betting you will be there to meet me with your reply. ♫
530
00:43:47,390 --> 00:43:52,050
♫ Forgive me for this tragic ending, ♫
531
00:43:52,050 --> 00:43:56,640
♫ As you are moved to meet me in this misty moment ♫
532
00:43:56,640 --> 00:44:00,360
♫ Even though the thunder rolls and lightning flashes, ♫
533
00:44:00,360 --> 00:44:04,760
♫ Even if by this effort, I am left behind… ♫
534
00:44:04,760 --> 00:44:09,610
♫ My meeting with you will leave you in ruins ♫
535
00:44:09,610 --> 00:44:14,240
♫ Let you place in memory this final sad painting ♫
536
00:44:14,240 --> 00:44:18,900
♫ As the years pass, joined by innumerable glamorous paintings ♫
537
00:44:18,900 --> 00:44:23,150
♫ Who will bother to look at it again? ♫
538
00:44:23,150 --> 00:44:27,770
♫ My momentary life is already sufficient ♫
539
00:44:27,770 --> 00:44:33,020
♫ To give up all my possessions to sentimentally see it through ♫
540
00:44:33,020 --> 00:44:37,400
♫ I can again give you a lifetime’s worth of loving words ♫
541
00:44:37,400 --> 00:44:41,780
♫ To settle a world full of worries. ♫
542
00:44:41,780 --> 00:44:46,370
♫ My momentary life, throughout it, I’ll be nearby watching ♫
543
00:44:46,370 --> 00:44:51,560
♫ In case in these lovely surroundings you are secretly sorrowful ♫
544
00:44:51,560 --> 00:44:55,840
♫ If you regret this ending and want some way to start over again, ♫
545
00:44:55,840 --> 00:45:00,570
♫ Remember, you can still return to me. ♫
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