Original subtitles

♪The top of the mountains where the snow never melts♪

♪The plains where the wind blows♪

♪What find me in my sleep♪

♪Are the nightmares about you♪

♪In the endless abyss♪

♪Your face gradually emerges♪

♪A love that budded unknowingly to us♪

♪Continues to grow and blossom♪

♪Who risked his life♪

♪For mine?♪

♪I had braced myself for the end♪

♪But my heart frets for you♪

♪It turns out there is an end♪

♪To my waiting for you♪

♪At the hills where the grasslands end♪

♪Where it will always be spring♪

♪I find the boundless river of stars♪

♪In your eyes♪

♪Only with your hand in mine♪

♪Is this life worthwhile♪

[SHINING Just for You]

[Episode 16]

Summon Bai Lu.

I want to know the auspicious date.

Your Majesty,

Director Bai has given instructions

for us not to disturb her.

She needs to concentrate.

Three days will be up soon.

Why... Why isn't she finished yet?

I'll go see her myself.

Your Majesty,

it hasn't been three days yet.

Enough. I'm not going there to collect a debt.

Constructing the Unified Calendar of Chao

is a tremendous merit that will go down in history!

Everyone here is working tirelessly,

yet you've made such a huge mistake!

If you don't want your post,

then get out of here!

Duanmu Yan, where's Director Bai?

Director Bai needs to concentrate. She will not see anyone!

Now, go!

What are you saying?

Your Majesty! I was wrong!

Your Majesty...

I see you're making use

of your authority.

I don't dare, Your Majesty...

Where is Bai Lu?

Director Bai has asked to be left alone.

I will take Your Majesty to her.

But she has said

that she does not want anyone to disturb her.

Does that include me as well?

No, of course not.

This way, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Please mind your step.

This way, Your Majesty.

[Silence]

Your Majesty, this way, please.

Halt.

Director Bai requires peace and quiet to concentrate.

No one is to disturb her.

Cheng Wu,

His Majesty is here. Shouldn't you be greeting him?

Director Cheng Wu of the Bureau of Astrology greets Your Majesty.

Director Bai requires peace and quiet to concentrate.

She will not be accepting any visitors.

Please go back, Your Majesty.

Are you talking to me?

Yes.

Interesting.

I

haven't come across such boldness in many years.

You know His Majesty is here,

and you dare to stop him.

Do you have a death wish, Cheng Wu?

How is that asking for a death wish?

Your Majesty ordered Director Bai to calculate the auspicious date.

That's why Director Bai is isolating herself.

She is doing this to focus on calculating the date for Your Majesty.

She cannot be disturbed!

How can she complete the task otherwise?

So as long as I am here,

I will not allow anyone to enter!

You won't allow me to enter?

Your Majesty!

She needs peace and quiet!

Shut up!

She needs peace and quiet!

Playing tricks with me?

Let's go.

Rui, look.

That star is shining even brighter now.

Do you mean my star?

Yes.

That star represents nobility and beauty.

So the brighter it shines,

the more it is proven that our Princess Rui's beauty

has graced the entire continent.

Ye,

you're teasing me again.

Where is your star, then?

I don't know.

It's probably

beside yours.

That's right.

You're four years older than I,

but we were born on the same day and month.

Our stars must be beside each other.

But why can't I see it?

That's normal.

Because mine

is a tiny, tiny little star.

That's not right, Ye.

You're amazing.

Growing up, there was nothing you couldn't do.

Ye,

can you stay here

with me?

I don't want to part with you.

(Your seal has been broken!)

(This is all an illusion! Wake up, Bai Lu!)

(Bai Lu!)

Rui,

I just want you to be safe and happy.

All I need is to be by your side

and watch over you.

That's all I need to be happy.

Me too.

Promise we'll stay together forever.

(It's all an illusion! Wake up, Bai Lu!)

(It'll be too late if you don't wake up!)

(Wake up, Bai Lu!)

Why... Why are you in my private quarters?

Your private quarters?

Is the one in the wrong making an accusation first?

Not a bad dummy you made.

Now,

what about the auspicious date for my trip?

It's ready.

Who told you to go there?

No! That's not it!

What's wrong with you?

Director Bai told me to!

You...

Do you not know who that was?

My apologies, Great Steward.

You two are officials of Chao! Conduct yourselves properly!

Is His Majesty inside?

Out of my way!

Hurry!

Why didn't you present it to me sooner,

since you'd already finished the calculations?

I wanted

to try another method

and cross-check it with the Unified Calendar of Chao

before presenting it to you.

You claimed to be constructing the Unified Calendar of Chao.

Yet you got a fool to guard your door,

and instead of working on the calendar,

I found you drunk and sleeping

when the sun is already high!

I would like to concentrate on my work as well.

But how am I supposed to be at ease

when I don't know if Lian is alive or dead?

That's not

a bad excuse.

I also have a matter

I would like Your Majesty to enlighten me about.

Go on.

You deliberately let word get out

and made Zuo Jintian think that he would definitely be made

the Protectorate General of Yuezhou,

but then you turned around and gave the position

to Zhuying instead. Why?

You knew that Zuo Jintian

was headstrong and bloodthirsty,

but you still did it.

The moment he received the edict, it was for sure that he would

take it out on Zhuying and the people of Yebei.

But you still did it!

Did you plan for all of this to happen all along?

Your analysis

was formed based on the perspectives of the court and me.

You've improved.

So you knew what would happen to Lian all along?

Why didn't you tell me?

If she knew that the only path of survival

she risked her life for

was a path leading to her death that you had planned all along...

I feel sorry for her!

Concubine Tian even said

that you were with Zhuying all the time

and that you guys were close!

Well, your closeness only meant

promoting him in front of others

and instigating someone to go after him behind closed doors

and drive him to the brink of his death!

That's the kind of man you are, Yu Xiuming.

You're a hypocrite, and you disgust me!

Enough!

I have indulged you too much.

So much that you've forgotten

how to choose your words

and what words

may have you lose your head.

We request an audience with Your Majesty.

What is it?

Your Majesty,

Great Steward Fan and a few other officials are outside,

requesting to see you.

Let them in.

Yes.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

We request an audience...

Fan Ruhai,

what is so urgent that you must rush all the way here?

Did you want to see how she defied me?

Did you want to imitate her

and test my patience?

We dare not, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, Bai Lu insulted and offended you.

She should be beheaded.

Please punish her, Your Majesty.

Bai Lu

lost her composure after getting drunk and offended me.

Throw her into prison

and have her clear her mind.

Yes.

Official Bai...

She was supposed to be concentrating.

How did they get into a fight?

My goodness.

What's the use thinking about that?

Without Bai Lu, it'll be over for the Bureau of Astrology!

What am I supposed to do with this mess?

If there's anything you don't know,

just go to the prison and ask Director Bai.

She was thrown into prison,

but she wasn't stripped of her position.

No one gets thrown into prison without losing their jobs!

Actually, you might have a point.

It might be the case for others,

but she could be an exception.

On duty today?

[Prison]

Hold on.

Official documents for her to peruse again?

The Bureau of Astrology is something indeed.

Coming all this way to the prison to have the director peruse some documents?

Director Bai is only being held here.

She was not stripped of her position.

Besides, these are tasks ordered by His Majesty himself.

They must be approved by Director Bai.

We don't have a say in this.

Well, you can't keep coming here.

You're even bringing her food and blankets.

Is she here to be imprisoned or enjoy herself?

Director Bai works tirelessly

for the bureau.

Would you take responsibility

if she collapses

due to lack of good food?

Fine. Go in.

Thanks.

Don't stay in there too long.

Got it.

His Majesty has arrived.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

What brings Your Majesty here today?

It seems

you're rather down, Your Majesty.

Am I?

There is no one in the whole harem

capable of affecting

Your Majesty's mood.

I suppose.

I've always wondered about this.

Is Bai Lu an official

or a member of the harem

to Your Majesty?

What do you think?

Your Majesty is the most powerful in the world.

She will be

whatever you wish she is.

Shall I summon Bai Lu?

We'll say that I want to catch up with her.

No need.

You won't be able to summon her.

I've put her in prison.

All done.

Official Bai,

come back soon.

I want that too,

but it's not up to me.

Thank you for the food.

Well,

I'll come again tomorrow.

All right.

Rest well.

Go on.

Your Majesty.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

I see you're enjoying yourself here.

It is quiet and peaceful here.

I can have them send me

whatever I want to eat too.

Forgive me, Your Majesty.

Why did you allow them to bring her food?

Well, Official Bai is a woman.

It's dark and humid in here.

If she can't rest well or eat well,

her body might not be able to take it.

If she dies, she cannot answer to Your Majesty,

and I will have committed a grave mistake.

It is rather comfortable here.

Why don't you just stay here?

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I like it here too. I don't need to tend to anyone

or attend court.

It's a wonderful life.

As if I would let you.

Get back to your place

and work hard in the Bureau of Astrology.

Yes.

Long live Your Majesty!

Rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

How is Zuo Jintian's case coming along?

Your Majesty.

The Bureau of Justice decided on his conviction last night.

He has committed 11 crimes,

with treason being the most unforgivable.

Zuo Jintian may have committed suicide,

but punishment should be imposed on his corpse, and his whole family line should be disposed of.

Official Yong,

you were recommended by the Great Steward.

Do not continue the less favourable practices of the previous dynasty.

Those officials in charge of criminal cases

often convicted wrongdoers of severe punishments

for the rulers to reduce their sentences.

The rulers believed

that reducing the sentences

would make them appear benevolent.

However,

giving grace beyond the law is the worst of all crimes.

From now on, offenders will be punished accordingly.

Do not speculate my thoughts,

and do not give harsher punishments than what is due.

I made a poor judgement.

Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

I

will not punish you,

but this will be a lesson for you.

The case of Zuo Jintian

will be handled as you said.

Follow every single word of it.

If you do not wish to be criticized by all people,

just do it.

Your Majesty...

Dismissed.

A few months ago, the Directorate of Astrology informed me

after observing the stars

that Zuo Jintian would commit treason.

Directorate of Astrology.

Your Majesty.

A few days ago,

I observed the stars and noticed

that there were signs of abnormal sway among the stars in Lanque area.

According to the Book of Yao,

this was a sign of military revolt.

Dismissed.

Yes.

Zuo Jintian

had served me for many years.

He had his merits,

so I thought I would summon him back to the capital

and give him a chance.

But

the treacherous Zuo Jintian did not change his ways.

On the contrary, he grew worse and blatantly went against my orders.

I cannot forgive that.

I have ordered the Winged Guards

to seize his remaining forces in Xiayang as well.

Do not learn from Zuo Jintian.

Learn from Great Steward Fan.

He and Zuo Jintian are in-laws.

But when he learned of Zuo Jintian's unlawfulness,

he placed righteousness before his kin.

As officials,

only by doing so

can I

leave the court in your hands without worry.

How are the preparations for the tour of inspection coming along?

The preparations and rituals for the reception

in the states and counties have been decided.

Here is the report.

Please have a look, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

During the court session today,

I claimed that it was you who discovered Zuo Jintian's intention to rebel.

What are your thoughts on that?

The Bureau of Astrology was established

to make it easier to present Your Majesty's intentions and motives

as heaven's will, wasn't it?

I have no thoughts on the matter.

I will be

leaving to tour the kingdom.

Do you not wish

to come with me?

No.

If there's nothing else,

I shall excuse myself now.

(This is strange.)

(The light of Lian's life star)

(has dimmed, but it hasn't gone out.)

(So why does everyone think she is dead?)

Don't nudge me.

I'm only responsible for constructing the Unified Calendar of Chao.

Ask Official Bai about the stuff related to the tour of inspection.

Director Bai.

Yes, Official Duanmu?

We just received the itinerary for His Majesty's tour of inspection.

Please have a look.

I entrusted the matters about the tour to you.

No need to ask me about it anymore.

It's an order.

His Majesty gave the order himself.

Perhaps you should at least read it?

All right.

Read it out loud for everyone.

Yes.

"His Majesty shall depart from Tianqi

and proceed to Liaoyang, the capital of Zhongzhou.

After that,

His Majesty specifically ordered a trip be made to Minzhong Mountain."

(Minzhong Mountain?)

(I think I've heard of that place before.)

"Addendum to Chao's Record of Crimes in the Righteous Pursuit of Justice"?

Go through this book. This might be the one.

"The Cai Family and the Wei Family

sent more than 100,000 troops to besiege the emperor at Minzhong Mountain.

The emperor was severely wounded but fought on with a thousand guards.

He fell into a dangerous situation, his life hung on the line.

Yet, nine days later, it was as if he had received a divine blessing.

He charged into the enemy's camp alone and slayed the commander of the Wei Army."

Minzhong Mountain...

Even after being severely wounded in Minzhong Mountain,

he was still able to charge into the enemy's camp alone.

Could it be that a Truth Master

gave him divine powers in Minzhong Mountain?

If he met a Truth Master in Minzhong Mountain,

then the Truth Master's array must be there.

Well, that's bad news for you.

If you had agreed to go with him,

you could've easily gone there

to find the array.

How are preparations for the tour coming along?

Your Majesty.

I've told you, haven't I?

You will be responsible

for all the matters during the tour.

I'm sure that with you in charge,

everyone will carry out their duties responsibly.

I will do my best

not to disappoint Your Majesty.

Your Majesty...

What is it now?

At least hundreds or thousands of memorials are presented to me a year.

If I have to go through every single one of them,

then what use do I have for the officials in court?

Yes, of course.

Your Majesty, there is one more.

More?

Well, I guess there's no need for Your Majesty

to go through the list of accompanying members, after all.

Wait.

Now, that's what you should have me peruse.

Give it to me.

There are quite a lot of people coming along.

Have you gone through all of this?

I believe they are all appropriate.

Fan Ruhui.

There will be no need

for the Directorate of Astrology to come along.

Yes, Your Majesty.

How should I bring it up to him?

Stop.

His Majesty has given orders

that no one is to go near him.

I have the Qilin Fang Token.

The order applies to the holders of the Qilin Fang Token too.

No way...

Could you...

What's with that attitude?

Without you,

he can still go on the tour.

But without him,

you can't go.

That's why he can act like that.

Well, he's high and mighty.

But I wouldn't bother playing nice if I didn't have to.

Your Majesty.

It's not as if I don't have other clothes.

Why go through all this trouble?

It's my first time sewing clothes.

Others might make fun of the clothes I make if you wear them inside the palace.

But it should be fine if you wear them

on your tour.

Consider it granting my little wish, Your Majesty.

Perfect.

I heard

Your Majesty decided not to bring Bai Lu along.

She needs to construct the Unified Calendar of Chao.

She can't be distracted.

I think it's more likely Your Majesty got into an argument with her.

Ling Yun certainly has

a loose tongue now.

It's not him.

I could tell

from how listless

you look.

Preposterous.

She may appear to be sweet with her words,

but she has all sorts of tricks up her sleeves.

Even ten of you is no match for her.

Why would I compete against her?

Your Majesty bickers with her,

but you enjoy it.

I am happy for you.

Don't say that.

I

want nothing to do with her.

All right.

Why are all of you here?

-Your Highness! -Your Highness!

It is the princess!

Grand Princess!

Lian!

Your Highness!

This is wonderful!

Your Highness...

Is it really you?

You're alive!

The gods of the stars have blessed us!

Our leader has returned!

The gods of the stars have blessed us!

Our leader has returned!

Your Highness...

Your Highness.

Her Highness has returned!

Clear the offerings!

Yes.

Isn't that Zhuying's sword?

Yes.

If it weren't for General Zhuying,

most of us wouldn't have been here

right now.

General Zhuying

is a great benefactor of Yebei.

So we took it upon ourselves

to pray and give offerings to both him and you together.

I never thought

that the people of Yebei

would pray and give offerings to me one day.

Thank you.

Where did this sword come from?

Madam Sang Dan,

where did the sword

come from?

What?

Is there something I don't know?

General Cheng says he wants to be my father.

General!

You've actually returned!

-General! -General!

Get up.

My good brother.

We're safe, all thanks to you.

Great! The general is back!

Yes, this is great!

General! The general has returned!

The general has returned! General!

This is great!

-General! -General!

General.

Have you been well?

We've been well, General.

This is great!

That's right, General!

You're back.

This is great, General!

You're finally back!

The general is back!

Lian...

Lian is alive!

Official Bai.

Commander Ling.

His Majesty has summoned you.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

[Ancient Book]

Rise.

Your Majesty,

the Bureau of Astrology has calculated the dates

of the unified calendar for next year.

Please have a look, Your Majesty.

No need.

Give it to Fan Ruhui.

It will be issued kingdom-wide in the tenth month of this year.

Yes.

Your Majesty, regarding the tour of inspection,

I...

I will be away to inspect the kingdom.

I'll leave you in charge of the Bureau of Astrology.

I thought, during this time, I...

During this time,

you will construct the Unified Calendar of Chao.

For you and for Chao,

you must complete this task well.

Your Majesty,

I don't think the Unified Calendar of Chao

needs to be completed so soon.

I was hoping to...

No need to rush.

Slow work does fine work.

A little progress a day

will see great gains.

Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty.

But I still...

You can.

If you need anything, go to Fan Ruhui.

I knew Your Majesty was generous and benevolent.

I knew you wouldn't stay hung up on it.

That's true.

But that doesn't mean that everything will be as you want them to be.

I see that you're in good spirits today.

Did you learn the news about Qihai Lian?

Is that really something to be so happy about?

Of course!

Isn't Your Majesty happy to learn that General Zhuying is alive?

No.

That useless boy has disgraced me.

What?

Is it disgraceful of him to die for Lian?

There's nothing disgraceful about dying for a woman.

But when faced

with a bold but foolhardy man such as Zuo Jintian,

he dared not duel him.

Instead, he surrendered himself and did nothing.

He wasted

all the things I've taught him for over ten years.

That's more like you.

What?

I'm only myself when I'm nice to you

and not myself when I ignore you?

No.

I was referring

to what you said.

That everything can be handled

with a sword in hand.

That sounds very much like you.

The worst thing that can happen is death.

If he had fought, he could've stood a chance to survive.

When I was his age,

I survived all sorts of obstacles and challenges

by doing the same thing.

Would you have

just surrendered yourself?

No.

Even a rabbit would struggle against its predator.

Right?

Your Majesty,

since

you'll be going to Wanzhou

on your tour,

why not go a little further

and make a trip to Yuezhou to meet Zhuying?

Right?

You should berate him in person.

Isn't that right?

I'm the one going on the tour of inspection.

What does that have to do with you?

You want to come along?

Well, you'll need to ask Great Steward Fan.

One more person means extra expenditure.

This is something that needs careful consideration.

You're the emperor!

Why would you need

the Great Steward Fan to make the decision?

Well, it all depends

on my mood.

What will make Your Majesty happy, then?

I would be happy if you played a game of military chess with me.

Well, if Your Majesty wishes,

then I shall.

Done. Your turn, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty,

it will be a long journey,

and you have no one

to predict the weather for you.

What if you encounter poor weather,

and you are unable to carry on?

What do I have to worry about?

Not a drop of rain will fall on me anyway.

But

you do have a point.

Right?

I'll instruct them

to install iron roofs on all the carriages.

That way, we won't have to worry even if there is hail.

Bai Lu,

why don't you make a guess

on why Zhuying and Qihai Lian are still alive?

If you guess correctly,

I'll let you come with me to Yuezhou.

Really?

No taking it back!

I think

Great Steward Fan and Zuo Jintian planned to become in-laws

and grab the position of the Protectorate General of Yuezhou.

Your Majesty gave General Zhuying the position instead

to test Zuo Jintian's loyalty.

I was able to win

due to less noble tactics.

You had already sent forces to protect General Zhuying in secret

and use the opportunity as a valid reason

to destroy the alliance of Zuo Family and Fan Family.

If I hadn't done that,

who knows how long it would've taken for them to turn on each other?

But General Zhuying is your strongest general!

Aren't you afraid that you would lose everything if you miscalculated?

Listen.

If you seek great gains,

you must be prepared to make sacrifices.

All right.

That's enough of this.

I enjoyed this game.

Your request has been granted.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Yun Wen!

Yun Wen, come out!

Stop shaking! Stop!

What's going on?

Did you get permission to join the tour,

or did you get to go to Yuezhou?

Both.

Aren't I amazing?

Yes, yes.

You'll be here all alone by yourself.

I think I'm going to miss you.

Oh, don't be so sappy.

When you come back,

I'll have regained my physical form.

You can see me anytime you want then.

That means everyone

can see you then.

In that case,

you won't just be my Yun Wen anymore.

Don't say nonsense.

What do you mean by "your Yun Wen"?

Didn't you say you would entrust me

to someone reliable?

Who is it?

Right.

Your Majesty previously said that the members of the Bureau of Astrology need not come along.

But you've changed your mind.

May I ask why?

What?

Is one extra mouth too much to feed,

or is there no room for one more in the carriage

for the Great Steward to voice complaints?

That... That is not what I meant at all.

But there have been words going around court

saying that while Bai Lu is proficient in astrology

and competent in her work,

Your Majesty's fondness for her

has exceeded that of an emperor for a subject.

If Your Majesty favours her romantically,

perhaps you should make her part of your harem

to prevent the officials from speculating

and risk damaging your wise reputation.

Who is saying

such things?

♪The earth as a plaque♪

♪The sun and the moon as poems♪

♪Turn the skies into the palace under the plaque♪

♪Time as a scroll♪

♪The stars as the inkstone♪

♪Writing with the light of the sea♪

♪Through several lives and reincarnations♪

♪I search the world for wisdom♪

♪To smooth the folds of the years♪

♪There is a hole in my heart♪

♪Void of someone♪

♪Now I know what forever tastes like♪

♪I'll trade my youth for yours♪

♪I'll trade my youth for your kiss♪

♪We enter the battlefield for the peace♪

♪Of the world♪

♪Draw the lines of fate♪

♪Carve destinies♪

♪And our roles in the world♪

♪With me♪

♪All worldly desires♪

♪Fall from your fingertips♪

♪The mountains and rivers between your brows♪

♪Orbit the seas like a song♪

♪I'll trade my youth for yours♪

♪I'll trade my youth for your kiss♪

♪We enter the battlefield for the peace♪

♪Of the world♪

♪Draw the lines of fate♪

♪Carve destinies♪

♪And our roles in the world♪

♪With me♪

♪All worldly desires♪

♪Fall from your fingertips♪

♪The mountains and rivers between your brows♪

♪Orbit the seas like a song♪

♪The stars shine brightly♪

♪For you and me♪