Original subtitles

[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.]

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[Sword Snow Stride]

[Episode 28]

(Your Highness.)

(Your Highness.)

Your Highness.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

I just spaced out for a second there.

What do you think this drawing means?

The drawing and the words seem unrelated.

Do you get any special feeling

when you look at the drawing?

It looks like a normal drawing to me.

Never mind then.

Let me continue reading.

You again.

The wooden box.

Did you give it to him?

If I answer you,

are you going to let me up?

Let you come up...to kill him?

Why else would I go through the trouble?

No.

Yangcheng has many eyes and ears, so I didn't take action against you.

But out here it's different.

Here's my last piece of advice.

We can work together to kill Xu Feng Nian.

No good.

Miss.

One has to be reasonable.

From the content, it is a collection of numerous testimonies.

That night, Wang Xian Zhi did appear in the Capital.

The testimonies might not be true.

The people mentioned here are mostly still alive.

It's not difficult to verify them.

I think what he said is true.

Even if Wang Xian Zhi was in the Capital,

he might not have been the one who did it.

To be honest,

the Consort was highly skilled with the sword,

but if Wang Xian Zhi had attacked then,

she wouldn't have made it out alive.

But at least we now know that Wang Xian Zhi is involved.

The sudden appearance of the wooden box

was most likely to steer you into thinking that.

I get it.

The destination of this trip is Wudi City.

I'd feel conflicted when I read this

and then take out Wang Xian Zhi myself.

Their plan to kill with a borrowed sword would be a success.

Your Highness.

I'm glad you see through it.

But this is still a clue after all.

After so many years,

the truth is finally coming to light.

I'm protecting Little Brother and my two sisters

because I made a promise to my mother

that I would keep the family safe.

My mother is still alive and well in my heart.

She's watching me.

I can't let her down.

I have to find out who killed her.

Your Highness.

I'm fine.

I'm just...

It's just that I finally found a clue.

Now I'm confused.

Don't worry, Master Wei.

I won't do anything reckless or act rashly.

Let me have some time alone.

I want to go over everything I know thus far.

If you need anything,

I'm just a call away.

Okay.

Where did the dragon go?

Master Li.

Master Wei.

[In the first three years of Taoism, no heads were taken by the flying sword.]

[Without a heavenly sign, listen to the spring of Mount Longhu.]

Mother?

Mother!

Feng Nian.

(Those who pass through the celestial gate)

(will be placed above all living things.)

(But I couldn't resign to it.)

I don't accept that the heavenly way will dictate one's life.

I don't accept that we can't fight against fate.

I don't accept that men can't defeat the heavens.

I don't accept that celestial beings are immortals.

I'll use the sword in my hand to cut open the celestial gate!

Even if the gods now and then come to the mortal world,

I, Li Chun Gang, will cut them off with my sword!

Cut off the destiny, and cut off the shackles.

(With an unyielding spirit, )

(I can cut away all the hesitation, helplessness, )

(nightmare, and fear in my heart.)

Screw the Heavenly Way!

I have a blade

and I will strike the heavenly dragon!

With my blade,

I will cut down the Empyrean!

Mother.

That was a dream.

Caught you by surprise, huh?

Hey.

Aren't you going to call for help?

You're hurt.

I had a brawl with some people at the cliff.

It wasn't a big deal.

Were there a lot of people at the cliff?

Lots.

They're all here to kill you.

You're pretty popular.

What about the one that injured you?

They left the mountain.

The worst thing is to come across a lunatic.

Hopefully what Mr. Zhao Huang Chao said is true.

The sun has come up.

We fought the whole night for nothing.

Let's go.

Time for some breakfast.

You're not going to call for help?

I'm really going to kill you.

The sun is coming up.

A little bit more

and it will look even more amazing.

What about we appreciate the view first before you take my life?

All right.

It does look pretty.

Why are you crying?

I dreamed of my mother.

Is she... very pretty?

You look nice,

so your mother must look nice too.

All this while,

I never truly accepted

that she's left.

I always believed

that she was living in my heart.

But in fact, I was just lying to myself.

Why do you say so?

She bade me farewell in the dream.

She's gone.

She left a long time ago.

It's just that

I only accepted it now.

Did you bid her farewell in the dream?

I didn't get to.

The scenery today is lovely.

Because of the beautiful view, I will not kill you.

Why are you dead set on killing me?

I doubt it's only for the money.

See you again.

You will be able to.

What did you say?

To say goodbye.

As long as you say it, the one who wishes to hear it will hear it.

Mother.

Farewell.

This is how the heavenly dragon in your dream looked?

With only a few strokes and a diagram,

I was led into a dream?

It only works on you.

The person who prepared this must know you very well.

Is this method just to make the Prince have a bad dream?

They made use of dreams to destroy

the most important barrier and dependence in someone's heart.

- Your mother is probably the most important person in your heart. - Yes, she is.

They tried to give you a mental blow, make you fall into despair.

How did you overcome it?

I struck them down.

If you hadn't told me

about the Opening of Celestial Gate Sword Technique,

I probably wouldn't have been able to cut them down.

Not everyone can brandish the move.

Now that you've overcome the obstacle,

you will no longer be affected by similar methods.

But, who exactly sent this thing to you?

It doesn't matter who.

They will try again.

Let's depart.

We're going to Mount Longhu.

His Majesty has summoned you to the palace.

His Majesty has summoned you to the palace.

Let me sleep a while longer.

Why did he... Why would he summon me at this time?

An urgent message from Yangzhou.

Your son came into contact with Cao Chang Qing in Yangcheng.

One of the world's top three?

Your son's maidservant is the princess of Western Chu.

You know that, right?

Yes.

You knew but you still kept her in the residence.

Having the princess be a maidservant shows how oppressive Beiliang is.

Cao Chang Qing recognized the Princess of Western Chu

and attacked your son.

Well, he had Li Chun Gang with him, right?

Li Chun Gang and Cao Chang Qing

battled but neither party emerged victoriously.

Before he left, he made a statement, that he would return to Shu.

That maidservant of yours will become the queen.

Letting a queen become the maidservant.

Now that is really impressive.

Impressive, you say?

From everything we know so far,

that Jiang Ni girl has been trying to kill Xu Feng Nian since young.

Looks like her resentment is deep.

My son is cursed with the opposite gender.

Women despise him.

Are you actually listening to me?

The new queen of Chu wants to kill Xu Feng Nian.

Finally, I am able to sleep soundly.

Are you still going to sleep?

Xu Xiao!

Stop nagging.

Come. Lie down with me.

Have a rest.

It's so windy.

Is that a problem?

Jiang Ni.

Hush.

Did Cao Chang Qing cause the sandstorm?

I asked Coach Cao to create a smokescreen so I could sneak back.

I thought Cao Chang Qing wouldn't let you come back.

If you were in danger, Cao Chang Qing would only take action

if Jiang Ni was with you.

Get it?

I came back for the money.

I've served you for so long.

Shouldn't you at least give me severance money when I leave?

I will give it to you when you do leave.

I've made a deal with Coach Cao.

Once you leave Mount Longhu safely,

I will have to return to Western Shu.

However,

Coach Cao said this.

Us being in Western Shu is a good thing for Beiliang.

I rather you stay though.

Stay here so you could order me around?

All right.

Be more alert.

Aside from your most trusted men, don't let anyone else know

that I'm back.

Where's Yu You Wei?

She is with Coach Cao.

Coach Cao said,

he will educate her on all the chivalrous persons of Western Chu.

She will be my future lady-in-waiting.

No one saw Her Highness, right?

What will happen if we kill Xu Feng Nian?

Things are going well. Why do you want to kill Xu Feng Nian?

If the Princess is to follow her own path,

she must not be hindered by emotions.

Having no dependency

ensures successful governance.

Nonsense.

I misspoke.

I didn't mean it like that.

I got it.

We won't kill Xu Feng Nian.

With Li Chun Gang there,

we won't be able to.

Xu Xiao.

His Majesty summoned you to the palace,

must mean there's a result for your son's hereditary title.

You're not showing any gratitude for the bequest.

This... What are you doing?

I don't want to do anything.

He made me hang around for so many days,

I should let him wait a while.

Now is not the time to be throwing tantrums.

Why can't you get it?

The crazier I behave right now,

the more reassured His Majesty would be.

Okay, fine.

You know best.

If you still won't make a move, the palace carriages

will be stuck at your door.

Why are you laying down again?

Yes, yes.

We shouldn't overdo it.

We will make a trip to the palace.

That's what I wanted to hear.

What's the hurry?

You were tricked and fell into a bad dream?

By who?

That's the problem.

I can't think of anyone who has the means to do it.

Why are you looking at me?

He's an idiot,

and he hasn't really experienced the ways of the world.

It's normal that he doesn't know much about such methods and tricks.

What about you?

You're the god of blades.

Don't you have any idea?

Me?

I've been living in seclusion at Tingchao Pavilion for so long.

Over the years, how many skilled people have emerged in the martial arts world?

You can't expect me to know.

I'll ask Coach Cao about it later.

What about the female assassin?

Why didn't she do anything?

I think she isn't actually out to kill me.

Thinking back,

was she really trying to harm me when she gave me the two heavy blows?

(After the episode, )

(I became stronger after being knocked down.)

(I had to adsorb the life essence)

(which helped push the Dahuangting to its fourth phase.)

(After that, the incident in Yangcheng.)

If you ask me, this is a blessing in disguise.

The injury happened at the most opportune time.

When I tried to kill Liu Li Ting in Yangcheng,

there should have been repercussions.

But the attempted assassination

put the Lu family in a tough spot instead.

Thanks to my injury, the crisis was averted.

Her two attempts at killing me only benefited me in the end.

So you think she's actually helping you?

She had the best chance to kill me today before the sunrise.

But she didn't do it.

Could it be another one of Xu Xiao's setups?

I don't know.

After going on this excursion to the east, I'm starting to feel

like I know less and less of Xu Xiao's thinking.

[Liyang Palace, Imperial Study]

You got here early, Prime Minister Zhang.

Is anyone else coming?

His Majesty also summoned General Gu Jian Tang to the palace.

Unfortunately, General Gu's old wounds recurred.

He won't be attending today.

A cowardly rat like him would naturally not want to see me.

In the Spring-Autumn War, one of the four mighty generals,

Gu Jian Tang and the Upper Pillar of the State were eponymous heroes.

After Liyang was unified,

the Upper Pillar of the State occupied Beiliang

and named himself king.

Meanwhile, Gu Jian Tang left his army

and returned to the Capital alone so that he could contribute

to the nation and its people.

Who is the loyalist and who is the traitor?

The people

know the answer.

Naturally, Gu Jian Tang, the conniving rascal,

is the most loyal.

Therefore,

perhaps Gu Jian Tang is the most suitable candidate

to take over Beiliang.

Him taking over Beiliang?

Would His Majesty

be reassured?

Do not speak arbitrarily of the emperor.

I'll say no more.

Where is His Majesty?

He called for me.

So where is he?

His Majesty is not feeling well.

He won't be meeting you today.

Then why did he summon me to the palace?

From His Majesty.

He wishes to ask Your Highness.

Beiliang wants to keep the hereditary title.

If the Prince inherits the throne of Beiliang,

are you going to keep the title of the Upper Pillar of the State?

A transaction, huh?

You lose some, you gain some.

I get it.

What is it you get?

I'm getting old and feebly.

I'm not fit for important tasks.

I will submit a letter tomorrow

to resign from my position as the Upper Pillar of the State.

All right.

His Majesty has spoken.

You may skip the unnecessary steps.

Since Your Highness has decided to resign from the position,

then the throne of Beiliang will naturally be inherited hereditarily.

The next banner of Beiliang

will still be that of the Xu.

[The hereditary title of the Lord of Beiliang is bequeathed to the Prince of Beiliang, Xu Feng Nian]

This is the imperial court.

Are you really treating it like a business transaction?

Do not be upset, Prime Minister.

His Majesty has spoken.

Beimang is a rising threat.

The people of Chu are restless.

There are perils on all sides.

We need Beiliang to keep the peace

and eliminate worries for the nation.

If Beiliang gets passed down hereditarily,

it will only spell disaster in the future.

I request to meet with His Majesty.

His Majesty is unwell.

There will be no meetings.

One more thing.

His Majesty asked for Prime Minister Zhang

to bear witness to today's proceedings.

While in the imperial court,

it is hoped that you'd quell any dissent on the matter.

Their mouths are their own.

How do you expect me to stop them?

Other people might not be able to.

But I'm sure Prime Minister Zhang has a way.

Seems like, to His Majesty,

Prime Minister Zhang

can subdue a hundred officials by himself.

Such profound trust.

I am envious.

I...

rack my brain

to ensure that Liyang prospers and thrives.

Heaven and earth can attest to that.

Rest assured, Prime Minister.

I will relay your conviction to His Majesty.

Han Sheng Xuan.

The Xu family will continue to rule over Beiliang.

What is your opinion on that?

What a surprise, Your Highness.

You still remember my little name.

Regarding who Beiliang belongs to is a matter of the imperial court.

I do not dare hypothesize.

People address you as Eunuch Han.

You must be used to it.

But you better not forget your real name of Han Sheng Xuan.

I started out from a lowly position.

Of course, I won't forget.

As a human,

it's important not to forget our roots.

Also, not to overstep our boundaries.

Thank you for the advice.

I will remember it.

So much for a hereditary position.

There sure were a lot of obstacles.

Alas, it has been done.

It's a good thing.

A good thing.

A good thing.

All right.

I'm going back to my Beiliang.

His Majesty

bequeathed the hereditary position to Xu Xiao as expected.

What did Xu Xiao [Celestial Master of Mount Longhu, Zhao Dan Ping]

offer in exchange?

He resigned as the Upper Pillar of the State.

The title of the Upper Pillar of the State is one of glory,

but it has no actual power.

Western Chu is reveling.

It's understandable that His Majesty wants stability in Beiliang.

But this is only asking for trouble.

What about Gu Jian Tang?

Did he not say anything?

Gu Jian Tang was not present due to illness.

Is Gu Jian Tang planning to stay in the Capital

for the rest of his life?

His Majesty

will probably make him the new Upper Pillar of the State.

His Majesty is reluctant to let Gu Jian Tang leave the Capital.

In case the fish swam out of reach.

So are we just going to watch the Xu family

rule over Beiliang generation after generation?

His Majesty may have bequeathed the hereditary title,

but it doesn't mean Xu Feng Nian

could live to see the day.

The Four Celestial Masters of Longhu.

Only you, Zhao Dan Ping,

decided to stay in the Capital long-term.

Over the years, you've written a number of scripts

for Taoist rituals.

Aren't you sick of it yet?

Only when the imperial court is stable can Mount Longhu look forward.

Xu Feng Nian taking over Beiliang

can't be good for the world

nor for Longhu.

Are you asking me to go back to Mount Longhu to kill Xu Feng Nian?

The Four Celestial Masters of Mount Longhu.

Zhao Xi Tuan,

your brother's master, would probably show you some respect.

The most obnoxious, Zhao Dan Ping, lives in the Capital.

He's a scholar of the ceremonial scripts.

He hasn't gone back to Mount Longhu in a while.

So he shouldn't be a problem too.

The ones you need to be aware of are the most senior, Zhao Xi Yi, and

the current head of the Celestial Masters and the leader of Taoism,

Zhao Dan Xia.

Having to deal with just two is scary enough.

Xu Feng Nian

is the prince of Beiliang.

If I really kill him, Xu Xiao will surely attack Mount Longhu.

You don't have to do it yourself,

but he has to die.

This matter

concerns the future of Liyang's trajectory.

Now that Mount Longhu

has accepted benefits from the imperial court,

it's only right

to show your loyalty to the state.

By the way.

Aside from Xu Feng Nian,

there is one more person you have to kill.

Who else?

Zhao Kai.

Who is he?

Eunuch Han's pupil.

His Majesty's illegitimate son.

Currently,

he's been in pursuit of Xu Feng Nian's head.

An illegitimate royal son?

Eunuch Han

is cooperating with me on the surface.

But actually, he wishes to kill Xu Feng Nian.

He wants to stir up chaos

and use the opportunity to have Zhao Kai steal the throne.

He thought

he could fool me.

Everything I do

is for Liyang.

For the peace of the world.

Xu Feng Nian is the bane.

He must be taken out.

Zhao Kai

is also a cause of chaos.

Just as well to take him out too.

Prime Minister.

Even if he was born out of wedlock,

he is still a royal offspring.

Assassinating a royal heir.

Have you considered what might happen to you?

For the sake of the nation,

how can I care for my own safety?

If Eunuch Han

finds out about this, he won't let you live.

A eunuch

is attempting anarchy.

He won't let me live?

Neither will I spare him.

But... That's enough.

I will handle the turmoil within the imperial court.

As for the matters of the martial arts world,

I will leave them to you.

Zhao Dan Ping.

Which side

is Mount Longhu going to stand with?

Prime Minister.

I will depart for Mount Longhu right away.

Mount Longhu will be responsible

for taking the lives of Xu Feng Nian and Zhao Kai.