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[A Zhao warrior donned a braided hat,
his scimitar gleamed like frost and snow.]

[His white steed clad in a silver saddle,
as quick as fleeting light it galloped away.]

[Within ten steps and one foe falls,
within a thousand miles and none can halt.]

[When the deed is done,
to a life of anonymity he returns.]

[Sword Snow Stride]

[Episode 26]

- What's the matter?
- The Prince is in a sour mood.

He's surrounded by many pretty ladies,

but the only one he cares about is Jiang Ni.

What about you?

Me?

I'm just an ordinary servant.

He treats me the same way
he'd treat other servants.

What do you think of him, then?

You're worried that I will vie with Jiang Ni for his attention?

I was a knight for the first half of my life

and now, I'm just a servant to the Prince.

That's all to it.

Deep down, you never fell for him?

A knight doesn't have the right to.

Have you heard of Cao Chang Qing?

For twenty years, his martial prowess is ranked among the top three.

Everyone knows him.

He's good at martial arts and weiqi.

He was a renowned Western Chu.

When Western Chu fell and Liyang united all nations,

he attempted to assassinate more than 20 important Liyang officials.

Cao Chang Qing entered the capital thrice, charged into the royal palace twice,

and faced two different emperors.

In his latest attempt, he was mere 50 steps away from the emperor.

But he still failed.

If the Cat, Eunuch Han, wasn't there
to protect His Majesty,

Cao Chang Qing could have beheaded the emperor.

Even if Eunuch Han wasn't there, others would intervene too.

Those 50 steps are an insurmountable wall.

Despite being hunted for more than two decades, he is still standing.

He's one of the top three fighters. Can you imagine his martial prowess?

Why mention him out of a sudden?

Why does he want to assassinate the emperor?

Perhaps his friends and family were murdered when the nation fell.

Or perhaps he's a patriot and he wants to avenge the fallen nation.

And so?

In that case, he may be able to protect you.

You want to kick me out?

I've been thinking.

Xu Xiao will do everything for Beiliang.

Your noble status might be his bargain chip.

So you're kicking me away.

It's just an idea.

Cao Chang Qing's elusive.

You can't just see him whenever you want.

Even if we do see him, I refuse to leave.

Why?

Heaven knows what kind of person he is.

What if he's a bloodthirsty murderer?

Cao Chang Qing is also nicknamed "Cao in Grey"

because he's always draped in grey and he exudes elegance. He is not a bloodthirsty murderer.

What if his escorting service incurs a fee?

I'm penniless. I won't go.

Staying with me is dangerous.

I'm not afraid. I have Shenfu.

But didn't you lend it to Master Li?

I still don't want to leave.

Who knows what evil plan is in your mind.

I won't leave unless I kill you first.

Just for the peace of mind.

Fine... You stay.

I don't care what Xu Xiao is planning.

I will protect you.

We'll see who protects who when the time comes.

We have a deal then.

You can't leave unless you kill me.

You can't die unless I kill you.

Deal.

Childish.

Load them up to the carriage behind.

General Ning.

I think the female assassin hasn't given up yet.

Please stay on high alert during this trip.

Noted.

Why didn't you wear more clothes?

I don't feel cold today.

Half of Jiangnan's literati circle will gather in Baoguo Temple today.

Have you prepared your arguments?

Debating with them might not work,

but I can always stir up a mess.

Master Li.

Want some?

The Lu family is good for nothing, but the rice porridge is good.

No, thanks.

Brother-in-law?

You asked for me, Your Highness?

Yes.

First, it's to announce my departure.

I owe you thanks for this wonderful sojourn.

A favor to my extended family. It's only right to do so.

In addition, I have a question for you.

Do tell.

Does the Lu family have its own rules?

Feng Nian.

If not, I can draft some rules for you.

Did someone cross you, Your Highness?

I heard that even servants from the Lu family can treat my sister in a disrespectful manner.

She never receives sufficient supplies
for her daily sustenance.

If the Lu family has some issues,

Beiliang can send some money here every month.

You won't have to open your pocket.

Is this true?

Yes. Seventh Master, you're kind to Miss,

but your servants do not share the same generosity.

Who are they?

Give me their names.

[Lu's Residence]

I'm sorry. I can kneel if I have to.

The Lu family does not want a servant
who can't show common courtesy.

We will go our separate ways now.

Xu Zhi Hu has a tarnished reputation.

I wasn't the only one who talked behind her back.

This is your pay for this month.

Leave now.

She disrespected Miss Zhi Hu?

Should I...

His Highness knows what he's doing.

Don't act on your own.

Forget I said anything.

I don't care what others said.

You are my sister-in-law.

If something like this occurs again, let me know right away.

I know you have been nothing but kind to me, Brother-in-law.

Anything else?

What is this for?

All these years, you look after my sister as if she's your family.

I will never ever forget this favor from you.

The Lu family has its own rules.

No need to thank me.

I shall take my leave then.

I will see him to the city gate. I'll be back soon.

Wait.

When we first met, I mentioned

that I would like to see Two-Sleeved Green Snake
from the God of Blades himself.

When you were staying here, crossing arms would be a disrespectful gesture.

But now, Master Li, you will be leaving soon.

Will you grant me the honor to fight against you?

Let's do it.

Now?

Weren't you asking for a spar?

Dueling with the God of Blades is a rare occasion.

Please be patient, Master Li.

Let me shower, get changed, light some incenses, and polish my swords.

That way, I will be in top form

and I won't have any regrets.

Go ahead then. I'll be waiting.

Wait.

Yes?

All your things will take some time, right?

Yes.

Bring me another bowl of rice porridge.

And add a salted duck egg, please.

Sure.

You two can leave first. I'll catch up with you once it's done.

We will wait for you outside of the city,
in Baoguo Temple.

Wait.

You ran into an assassin several days ago.

I think you should travel with Master Li.

We were ambushed.

Right now, we're prepared for it. Miss He He won't get another chance.

Also, Baoguo Temple is not far from Yangcheng and it's a gathering of cultured men.

It's bad timing for an assassination.

The debate will begin shortly. Saying our piece is more important.

Please go.

Where's Master Li?

We will depart first.

He'll meet us in Baoguo Temple.

There are two monsters inside.

The Divine Tiger cubs of His Highness.

They don't bite. Just go in.

It's okay.

I'll sit here.

Avoid the North Gate and exit the city.

Rush to Baoguo Temple.

[Ancient Grand Preceptor Pavilion]

[Baoguo Temple, Yangcheng, Yangzhou]

It's crowded here.

The previous gatherings were like this too.

The debate is a graceful and solemn matter.

You can bring some maids with you at most.

Other servants will stay here

lest they interrupt the scholars' muse.

A wall is enough to banish the hustle and bustle of life?

Such is the way it is for intellectual debates.

Let's head in.

Wait.

Your Highness.

Anything?

No one followed us as we left the city.

Finally, we're out of the city.

Come with me to Baoguo Temple.

There are too many people here.

The Lu family does not partake in the debate.

It'll be safer inside the temple.

Move aside.

May you receive blessings as vast as the ocean

and may you live a long life.

"Live a long life." Thank you for that.

Give me your hand.

Keep it well.

Thank you.

There are melons by the temple backyard.

Melons?

Free melons to quench scholars' thirst
when they enter the temple.

They are very sweet.

You should try the melons out.

All right. Thank you.

Let's go and enjoy some melons.

I did not see Xu Feng Nian.

He's outside of the temple.

I rushed here, so I arrived before him.

Just like what we agreed upon then.

If there is a Western Chu survivor beside him,

[Crane Riding a Cloud]
you kill the Chu,

I kill Xu Feng Nian.

Just you wait then.

You're using Fair Fox's blade to slice the melon?

She's not here anyway.

Come here.

We'll spare her two slices later.

Miss, this is too cold.

Don't eat too much.

It's just one slice.

Do you still need it?

What good is this for?

You can marinate it.

She won't take it.

The melons are for the scholars.

If she takes a slice, she will be shooed away.

Poor child.

She has to beg for money

and her grandfather is bedridden.

If she hadn't looked after him,

he wouldn't have survived last winter.

The monks in this temple took pity on her

and allow her to beg here.

You know her?

I taught her a few words.

Knowing her family condition,

knowledge will serve her no purpose.

Knowledge grants wisdom.

When life dealt you a rough hand, you'll have to

save yourself.

Why didn't you eat the melons?

I can't.

Aren't the melons meant for the scholars?

I'm not a scholar.

Who are you, then?

A wretch.

If you sit with me,

you'll be mocked by the elite and the scholars.

I'm a fool.

I'm used to being laughed at.

Well, you're a well-dressed fool.

Looks can be deceiving.

You're here for the debate?

A wretch like me has no right to.

Why are you here then?

To read.

You came to the temple to read?

The scholars make donations to the temple.

Sometimes, they donate books.

I'm a regular here,

so the monks lend me some books to read.

Why did they make donations to the temple?

To ask for fortune, good luck, or even soul mates.

Instead of finding them from the books,

they turn to the temple?

Please have a look at the pool.

Buddhism is all about wisdom and emancipation.

Why did they toss their coins into the pool?

They don't care about spiritual enlightenment.

They only want material gains.

They mixed up their priority then.

That came from you.

It means you're not a fool.

- Amitabha.
- Amitabha.

The monk let me pick a few coins.

Go ahead.

The monks here are kind.

Generous, indeed.

Miss said the debate would begin soon.

It's time to move.

You won't come?

No.

I will be kicked out.

Let's go.

You scum.

Who said you could pick up the coins?

The monks said I could pick up a few.

- How dare you to talk back!
- Stand right there!

Know your place.

This is more fun than pitch-pot.

-Throw it at her.
- I won't pick up anymore.

I'm sorry.

It's too late to beg for mercy now.

It's just a few coins.

She doesn't deserve this punishment.

From which slum you come from again?

Chen, I'm fine.

It doesn't hurt.

Did the arrows hit you?

Who are you?

I am from Beiliang.

Beiliang?

Xu Feng Nian?

He's not here.

He should be in the temple by now.

Why isn't he in the debate?

What's more important than this

in Baoguo Temple today?

Everyone here saw

how you tried to attack me

and I was forced to draw my blade to defend myself.

I was aiming at them.

You're lying too.

This is a gathering for a debate.

All literati from Jiangnan congregate here.

How dare you draw swords here?

Do you have no regard for the law?

Do you know that I killed Liu Li Ting?

It's been so many days,

but the officer hasn't knocked on my door.

I suppose Jiangnan is just too hospitable.

Let me kill another person then.

This has nothing to do with our hospitality.

Stop!

You would save her?

Can you kill all her family then?

After killing her, you can leave.

But this little girl here won't be able to.

Her family might not dare to take revenge on you,

but what about her?

Even if I'm not here,

if you dare to bother them again,

I will come back for you.

Understood?

Your name?

I'm Chen Xi Liang.

Chen Xi Liang.

Do you know the subject of today's debate?

[Chen Xi Liang, Scholar]

The defense of monarchical hegemony.

What sets a ruler and a tyrant apart?

A ruler leads with his moral integrity.

A tyrant leads with violence.

If you know this, do you have the courage
to debate with everyone?

I will escort you to the hall over there.

If someone says you can't speak,

I will show him my blade.

You should head back first.

No, I'll come with you.

Wait for me by the entrance.

Take off your shoes and dry them.

Go.

I will follow you.

I thought you'd turn me down.

I'm not stupid.

Only by letting everyone know that I'm your underling

that my life and hers will be spared.

You know who I am?

Didn't she say it just now?

Xu Feng Nian from Beiliang.

The worst rich playboy

and the most insolent fool in the world.

And this world can use

more fools like you.

A ruler relies on moral integrity

while a tyrant relies on brute force.

While a tyrant can conquer more lands

to enrich the food reserve,

[Self-reflection]
it's still a dominion achieved through force.

Severe punishments, clear regulations,

excellent law enforcement,

and a hierarchical administrative system

can unite all nations

and allow one nation to prosper.

However, by doing so,

we're inclined to develop cruelty
and short-sightedness.

There will be no moral or goodwill.

Religion will fall.

Social decency will fade.

Our previous rulers led with kindness.

They taught us to teach with love
and to work with loyalty.

Do not exploit the people during
the harvest season, and that is meritorious.

If law and regulations exist,

then all shall live in harmony.

Bull crap!

Who is he?

The audacity!

Allow me to express it in a more elegant way then.

What he said was utter gibberish.

How can it be?

Xu Feng Nian.

Exalting kindness and denouncing violence

is nonsense.

Don't look at me.

I'm not good with words.

He will speak for me.

This debate is not open to anyone.

Just say your piece.

Whoever says you can't speak

will never be able to speak again.

What I want to say is very simple.

To run a society,

ethics will be intertwined with profit.

To bring good to the people,

morals will be inextricably linked with fame.

As violence complements morality in leading a state.

Nonsense!

Mixing violence and morals?

Such materialist thought

will destroy the root of Confucianism.

If we all blindly chase after profits,

we shall weep for 500 years!

If we can't generate profits and can't
let the people benefit from them,

what good does weeping for 500 years do?

At the moment, the people are starving.

Who should they turn to seek help?

Such acrimonious and treacherous words!

Is this an intellectual debate?

Debate?

Other than reminiscing the good old glory days,

does it do anything else?

Quoting great literature

to embellish your words is impressive.

But would it help in getting the people
another bowl of rice

or another layer of clothes?

All talk and no action.

This brings more harm than good to the nation.

And all of you started it.

Enough!

Gibberish!

You're right!

Mind your manner.

You... Who are you?

Xu Feng Nian from Beiliang.

Words can't enter your brain,

but you still know to cower when you see a blade.

Carry on.

I asked some old soldiers who participated
in the war that destroyed the Chu

to identify the women behind Xu Feng Nian.

No need for the hassle.

Why? You're afraid now?

Before the war began,

I went to the capital of Chu.

I saw the Consort of Chu.

And she just looks like her.

She's the Princess of Chu?

I think so.

The Chu royalty killed your brother.

Yes.

What are you waiting for?

Kill her then.

You'll kill the Princess of Chu.

I'll kill Xu Feng Nian.

You think the Lu family will risk

crossing Beiliang for you?

You won't have your vengeance anymore?

What do you mean?

If I kill the Chu remnant,

I might piss Xu Feng Nian off.

And then, I'll hand you over

to quell Beiliang's disgruntlement.

The Lu family survives until now

not only because we always get back on our enemy,

but also because

we know how not to get on people's bad side.

You're a traitor.

Do it.

Ethics and profits

are not necessarily incompatible.

Seeking moral integrity while forgoing laws

will just create chaos.

You sing praise to our glorious past,

but time has passed and we have changed.

Moral apologists will just debate and argue.

Implementing clear and thorough policies
will be more effective than that.

Is that Beiliang's advocacy?

I like what he's saying.

Your Highness.

Are you trying to antagonize
all intellectuals then?

Don't exaggerate.

Jiangnan is not the world.

You do not represent all intellectuals either.

Brother-in-law?

She's the wife of Liu Li Ting.

She tried to lure you to this debate

to assassinate you.

I have captured her on your behalf.

Should I thank you then?

Gentlemen.

Please wait by the backyard.

The Lu family will make up
for this inconvenience shortly.

You and the Jiangnan literati
are on bad terms now.

I suppose the capital

will allow you to take over Beiliang now.

Now that the important business is over,

let's attend to the more trivial ones.

What do you mean by trivial?

The nation is an important business.

A personal vendetta is much more trivial.

Who

is she?

A servant from my family.

Your Highness, I'm sure you know

the grudge between the Lu family and the Chu.

She has nothing to do with it.

If you hand her over,

the Lu family will support you to become
the Lord of Beiliang.

We will inform you about anything

that occurs in the imperial court.

A servant in exchange for an entire family
at your service.

I'm sure you know what to do, Your Highness.

An easy choice, indeed.

I refuse to hand her over.

You won't chip in?

I will not forget the kindness you show me

all these years.

If this is anything else,

I will take your side.

But I never tell my brother

what he should do.

I will just support what he does.

That's what sibling is for, isn't it?

Don't worry, Your Highness.

I won't kill you.

Take her down.

I will just see you off.

I know I can't defeat you.

Just move aside, Your Highness.

The Lu family will make up for you.

Heed my words then.

Touch her

and I'll spend the rest of my life
destroying the Lu family.

I am a man of my words.

In the war against the Chu,

the Lu family lost its eldest son.

But is avenging him

a good enough reason to sacrifice your bloodline?

If my brother hadn't been there,

I would have been dead.

I see.

Let's fight then.

Shoo!

What?

You want to debate too?

I'm waiting for someone.

Bugger off!

I promised Chen that I'd wait for him here.

Sir.

Today's debate is over.

Please return home.

Stop him.

[Baoguo Temple]

You just picked up martial arts,
didn't you, Your Highness?

Why? Am I too strong for you now?

You are strong.

Wang Chong Lou taught you Dahuangting,

but he didn't teach you its essence

and other adept techniques.

You already look like a great fighter

within this short amount of time.

Your Highness, you might become

the top three fighters
in this world in the future.

I admire your sword techniques too, Mr. Lu.

Since we hold each other in high regard,

let's cease this fight.

Hand her to me

and I'll sheathe my sword.

What do you offer?

Like I said,

the Lu family will support you
to take over Beiliang.

It's not enough.

Name your price, Your Highness.

Among the six foster sons of Xu Xiao,

I'm sure you know who is the scariest.

Chen Zhi Bao.

Kill him for me

and I'll hand her over.

Chen Zhi Bao is revered in the Beiliang army.

He possesses excellent martial prowess
and planning skills.

It won't be easy.

If he won't die, I can't take over Beiliang.

Fine.

I can promise you.

Best we write it down.

Do you have a pen and paper, Mr. Lu?

There are some in the temple.

Leave the temple first.

Meet with Ning E'mei.

Baoguo Temple has been surrounded.

You can't get out.

The hydro-sword technique
from the Deity of Swords of Tangxi.

I have always thought
it's just a technique to make swords.

This technique can be used to

forge and wield swords.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

I will not hurt you.

Your Highness!

Two-Sleeved Green Snake.

The God of Blades even taught this to you.

You just started training.

You must be at your limit.

Move away!

Who's there?

This is Lu's private business.

Please do not intervene.

Sir, what are you trying to say?

One step to the left.

One horizontal slash.

Block with your scabbard.

Retreat two steps.

Enter a defensive position.

You can read someone's mind?

A direct stab.

Parry with sword horizontally.

Retreat three steps.

(I will take one more step back.)

I can't read someone's mind.

I just said out loud
how you should protect yourself at best.

But you had to take that extra step back.

When you launched that rock,

you already predicted that I would lose?

The Mind Reader.

The Unrivaled.

You are Cao Chang Qing.

[Cao Chang Qing, Saint in Grey]

I remember your brother.

He died in the hands of Chu.

And now, I'll die in yours.

What an ending.

He killed him?

He's just unconscious.

Thank you for helping, Mr. Cao.

I, the sinful minister of Western Chu,

offer my sincerest greetings to the Princess.

Lu Bai Jie tried to kill you, Your Highness,

to avenge his brother.

He is an honorable man.

So I incapacitated him

but didn't kill him.

However,

Your Highness, you are now

Xu Feng Nian's servant despite your nobility.

I can feel the shame in me.

My blood is raging.

Your Highness fell into the hand of our enemies,

but I couldn't find you.

That itself is a huge offense.

Now that we're reunited,

I will use Xu Feng Nian's head
to make up for the shame you endured.

You got the wrong person.

You might have forgotten, Your Highness.

When I was a weiqi coach in the palace,

I have met you, Your Highness.

It's been many years.

I could get everyone wrong,

except for you, Your Highness.

Careful, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Slow down!

Come find me, Coach Cao.

Don't slip and fall, Your Highness.

I'm coming after you.

Coach Cao.

Wait here, Your Highness.

I will kill him first.

Coach Cao.

He's very kind to me.

You've been fooled, Your Highness.

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值此今生 My Momentary Life sung by Zheng Zhi

Original translation: deadliftdiva_548

♫ In the center of my heart, my growing sorrow ♫

♫ Has been washed away by this splendid beginning ♫

♫ I’m going out at dawn, taking a gamble ♫

♫ Betting you will be there to meet me with your reply. ♫

♫ Forgive me for this tragic ending, ♫

♫ As you are moved to meet me in this misty moment ♫

♫ Even though the thunder rolls and lightning flashes, ♫

♫ Even if by this effort, I am left behind… ♫

♫ My meeting with you will leave you in ruins ♫

♫ Let you place in memory this final sad painting ♫

♫ As the years pass, joined by innumerable glamorous paintings ♫

♫ Who will bother to look at it again? ♫

♫ My momentary life is already sufficient ♫

♫ To give up all my possessions to sentimentally see it through ♫

♫ I can again give you a lifetime’s worth of loving words ♫

♫ To settle a world full of worries. ♫

♫ My momentary life, throughout it, I’ll be nearby watching ♫

♫ In case in these lovely surroundings you are secretly sorrowful ♫

♫ If you regret this ending and want some way to start over again, ♫

♫ Remember, you can still return to me. ♫