Original subtitles

♪In the face of turmoil♪

♪Your roots hold firmly♪

♪To this piece of land♪

♪Chasing after the waves♪

♪My leaves flutter across♪

♪The horizon♪

♪Gazing from afar♪

♪At the end of the world♪

♪Is eternity♪

♪When we meet and then part♪

♪When we rely on each other and then drift apart♪

♪I have never forgotten♪

♪As the glinting of swords cut♪

♪Through the mottled sky♪

♪The falling dreams♪

♪Shatter in the wind♪

♪As the wind breaks through the waves♪

♪It watches thousands of sails cross♪

♪The vast land and the boundless sea♪

♪Armor and red robes flying high♪

♪In the face of bitterness, intense emotions, and joyful adventure♪

♪I only wish you to be by my side♪

♪Making the most of what life offers♪

♪Like towering trees with interconnected roots, I'll accompany you to the ends♪

♪Watching fireflies land on our shoulders♪

♪No regrets, no doubts in this world♪

=Wonderland of Love=

=Episode 5=

(Han Li's Residence)

Your disguise is pretty good.

See you later.

Enough already.

Stop crying.

Okay now. Stop crying.

Why does he keep crying?

Good boy. Stop crying.

Stop crying.

Say,

this child was born just a few days ago.

Why is he having diarrhea?

And, he's even having rashes.

Could it be that the baby caught a cold

when we carried him to see the guests during the baby shower?

Someone, get a physician.

Stop crying.

Stop crying.

All right now.

Yes, I will go immediately.

Okay now. Stop crying.

You'll be fine.

The physician will be here soon.

This is so frustrating.

Stop crying.

Stop crying.

Good boy.

Okay now. Stop crying.

I'm so worried.

Madam, he's here.

Physician, take a look at him!

Please examine him!

This...

(Han Li, Guardian of Bingzhou, Sun Jing's Subordinate)

Such audacity!

How dare they sneak into

my residence

and abduct my grandson during the baby shower?

They even left a note behind

to give them the tiger tally in exchange.

Master, please calm down.

Since they harbor ill intention,

we should deal with them cautiously.

Chengzhi,

who do you think

is bold enough

to attempt such an act?

The Zhenxi Army was just defeated at Wangzhou.

(Lv Chengzhi, Han Li's Strategist) They're very near to us.

Young Master Cui of the Cui Army

is also commanding his army in the vicinity.

At this moment,

these two families have their eyes on

our Bingzhou.

The Zhenxi Army is crestfallen.

We don't need to worry.

But Young Master Cui,

he's a tough one to deal with.

And now,

they've abducted Little Master.

And they want us

to put the tiger tally

at the forest outside of the city.

If not,

they'll harm Little Master.

Give them

the fake tiger tally.

Yes, Master.

We were lucky that you were pretending to be pregnant

when we moved here.

If not,

people will definitely get suspicious of us

if they hear a baby's cries all of a sudden.

No.

We should be thankful that you weren't able to walk

when we were on the mountain path.

And, I told you to pretend to be pregnant.

Say,

don't you think I have great foresight?

Your Highness,

you're excellent at devising strategies

and have great foresight indeed.

Why is he crying again?

Your Highness,

it's time to change his diaper again.

Why is it me again?

Because you possess great foresight.

You're really tough to deal with, you know?

Come on, stop crying.

Here.

Stop crying.

What's with the volume of poop?

Master!

How did it go?

Master,

I've already ordered our men to guard the forest strictly.

But no one took the tiger tally

even though the sun is setting.

There was no one there?

That's right.

I came here to report the news to you

as I was afraid that you might be worried.

Master,

do you think

they'll harm Little Master

if they fail to get the tiger tally?

(Han Residence)

You have to grow up well, okay?

If not, His Highness would be helping you

to wash your diapers for nothing.

Let's go and set the place on fire.

You have to be careful later.

Make sure you don't burn down this house.

Got it.

Let's go.

The house is on fire!

The house is on fire!

The house is on fire?

This is bad.

I'm afraid enemies have found out that the tiger tally was fake.

So they come to take the real one.

Send our men to the southern courtyard.

Prepare enough water to extinguish the fire.

Now, although we know where the real tiger tally is,

we don't know how many traps are inside.

We can't force our way through.

Let's head back and think of something.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Master!

We didn't expect someone to set the place on fire.

And, we didn't expect them to send Little Master back to the house.

Luckily, the fire was extinguished.

Little Master is safe.

They're employing a dual strategy.

They're trying to lure us away.

They wish to steal the tiger tally

in the midst of the chaos.

It would be great

if they were here

to steal the tiger tally.

The tiger tally is in the southern courtyard,

which is filled with traps.

They cannot get inside

unless they have at least 1,000 troops.

Although we know where the tiger tally is,

security is very tight.

I'm afraid we can't steal it easily.

Since we cannot steal it,

let's acquire it with our wits.

You and I will pretend to be envoys of the Zhenxi Army.

We can head there and deal with Han Li.

What do you think?

That won't do.

The Zhenxi Army just retreated from Wangzhou after suffering defeat.

Han Li will definitely not fall for this.

Why don't we

pretend to be envoys of the Cui Army?

We can tell Han Li

that we'll give them benefits as long as they allow us to pass through Jianzhou.

Han Li is a greedy fellow.

And, the Cui Army has a great reputation.

It's likely that he'll agree to it.

Your Highness, I couldn't tell that you were this honest and sincere.

If Han Li sends someone to retrieve the tiger tally to Jianzhou,

we can intercept them

and kill them or swap the real deal with a fake.

We can acquire the tiger tally in both ways.

If we acquire the tiger tally successfully,

both the Zhenxi Army and the Cui Army will own one prefecture.

I want Bingzhou.

Why don't we make a deal?

The first person to capture

or kill Han Li

will receive Bingzhou.

The first one to acquire the tiger tally will receive Jianzhou.

What if I capture Han Li and acquire the tiger tally at the same time?

You can have both Bingzhou and Jianzhou.

The Zhenxi Army keeps our promises.

It's the same for you.

All right.

If the Zhenxi Army owns

both Bingzhou and Jianzhou,

Jianzhou is located on an important path connecting the East and the North.

In the future, the Zhenxi Army

cannot refuse the Cui Army's request

for using the path to do business trades.

It's the same for you.

Let's make a deal then.

Young Master,

Chen Xing sent us a letter.

He finally found a symbol left behind by Lieutenant He

in a discreet place in Bingzhou.

Good.

Excellent.

Taozi,

head to Bingzhou, rendezvous with Chen Xing,

and receive Lieutenant He together.

Bingzhou

is Han Li's foothold.

He's paranoid.

If I bring my army there,

I'm afraid he'll harm Lieutenant He.

Lin.

(Cui Li, General of Cui Army)

Li, what are you doing here?

Lin,

you've been out here for several months.

As your brother,

of course I miss you.

Coincidentally, Uncle sent me to Mount West to complete a task.

I was thinking

that Mount West was close to your area.

That's why I brought my attendants

to join you.

You and I can work together to kill our foes.

I can also let Uncle know

that his nephew is capable of rendering military merit too.

Li,

you're going against military order here.

Lin, don't worry.

I've already sent out my men to report this to Uncle.

I believe

that Uncle will agree to it.

And, think about it.

How could the thousands of troops head back alone?

What should I do if something happens to them?

Since you've already sent a report to Father,

you may camp and rest here.

You're keeping the main army here.

What's your plan?

Li, since you came here against military order,

you have to keep your men in check.

You're not allowed to discuss military affairs.

If not,

you have to receive Father's punishment for going against military order.

That brat who's always sick,

how dare he be so rude to me?

That Cui Lin,

he was just born lucky.

If I were Uncle's son,

the entire Cui Army

would be under my command now.

San, calm down.

Cui Lin was born frail.

He has to take medicine all year long.

He won't live for long.

By then, Great General will have no heir.

You'll take over the Cui Army by then.

I've laid low for so many years.

Now, the situation is getting more turbulent.

I'm too impatient to wait any longer.

San, don't tell me you intend to...

I bowed my head and followed Cui Lin

so that I could play it by ear.

I will get rid of

both Cui Lin

and Lieutenant He in one go.

So, you two are here

under Young Master Cui's order

to request permission for the Cui Army to pass through Jianzhou?

Yes.

Lord Han, please let us pass.

This is

definitely negotiable.

However, Grand Governor Sun of the capital

ordered me to guard the city.

If I allow you guys to pass,

I'm afraid Grand Governor Sun

will punish me.

Since we're here to request for using the path,

naturally, the Cui Army will repay the favor, Lord Han.

Many merchants gather at Bingzhou and Jianzhou.

They sell fabrics

to the Cui Family in Pingliang and Weiyang.

Lord Han, if you permit us to use the path,

in the future,

we won't charge the merchants in Bingzhou and Jianzhou any taxes.

Just by the tax money alone,

I assume you'll understand how much it'll benefit you,

Lord Han.

You two had a long trip.

And, it's getting late.

Why don't you two

enjoy a drink or two with us

and rest in my residence?

Young Master and his army are in the vicinity.

We cannot stay for long.

We need to head back and report this to Young Master.

All right.

Please have a seat.

Give us some time to discuss it.

(Wangzhou)

What are you doing?

Youde,

the Zhenxi Army does employ

a strange battle tactic, huh?

It's getting late.

But we're still outside of Wangzhou

to be mosquitoes' food.

Chang'er already told us not to come.

But you just insisted!

Since you're here,

you should follow his order.

But why exactly are we here?

One of the envoys

is Lieutenant He of the Cui Army?

Do you mean that woman

is the famous wise lieutenant serving Young Master Cui?

I have a subordinate who distributes grain.

He knows the Cui Army.

Just now, I heard that the Cui Army

was sending their envoys here.

Thus, I ordered him to observe in secret.

He has confirmed it.

That woman is Lieutenant He indeed.

No wonder.

I was wondering why

the Cui Army sent

a woman dressed as a man

as one of the envoys.

So, it's Lieutenant He,

who's renowned for her intelligence.

I even heard

that Lieutenant He

was Young Master Cui's right-hand aide.

She often devises strategies for him.

The other envoy

has a unique air around him too.

He looked composed and experienced at such a young age.

I was having doubts about him too.

Lord Han, what's with the courtesy?

Young Master Cui, you came here on a secret trip.

I was truly surprised by your visit.

Lord Han, since you've

found out our identity,

let's be honest with each other.

Lord Han, you own both Jianzhou and Bingzhou.

You have great foresight indeed.

Young Master Cui, since you came here personally,

I'm sure

we can negotiate a deal regarding the path

you wish to use.

If so, let me thank you, Lord Han.

Someone.

Yes, Master.

Set up a banquet.

I shall drink with Young Master Cui.

Not bad at all!

- My first time fighting a war is so fun! - That's right!

More fun than robbing.

That's right.

Precisely.

Being a soldier

is more fun than being a bandit.

Precisely.

(Zhenxi)

Zhenxi!

Zhenxi!

I'm back!

Guys!

Guys!

Follow my lead! We shall take back Wangzhou together!

- Take back Wangzhou! - Take back Wangzhou!

Go!

Go!

Young Master Cui,

what do you think about the dance?

Ever since I left my hometown,

it's been battle after battle.

I haven't seen dance for long.

This moment

reminds me of the phrase "peace and prosperity."

Young Master Cui, you flatter me.

Young Master Cui, you're humble yourself in making acquaintances.

I'm very touched.

Young Master Cui, please have a seat.

There's something I need to settle at the back.

I will be back in a second.

Lord Han, please.

Grand Governor Sun sent you all the way here personally.

And, you also delivered such precious treasures to us.

I'm at a loss for words right now.

(Sun Jing's envoy) Lord Han, Grand Governor said

that you led Bingzhou and Jianzhou

and defended them from the rebels of Zhenxi.

It's a tough job.

That's why he instructed me

to deliver these items to you from the capital.

All of these treasures were hand-picked by Grand Governor himself

from the treasury

as your reward.

Thank you, Grand Governor.

I don't deserve these rewards at all.

I'm truly touched to the core.

Lord Han, you're too modest here.

I wonder if you have

the Grand Governor's handwritten order

or decree?

Naturally.

Grand Governor sent me here for two reasons.

First,

he knew that we were old acquaintances.

We could catch up with each other with my visit.

Second,

Grand Governor is worried about you.

The battlefield is a dangerous place.

He's worried about your safety.

That's why he ordered me

to bring these 12 Golden Guards here.

He ordered me to instruct them

to keep guard over you

from day to night.

We have to ensure your safety.

Grand Governor is so thoughtful.

I cannot express my gratitude with words.

I'm touched to the core.

I have no way to repay him.

I can only lead my army

and battle against the Zhenxi Rebels

with everything I have

to repay

Grand Governor's kindness.

Grand Governor did so

to force you

to turn against the two families.

If not,

he wouldn't send

the 12 Golden Guards here.

On the surface, they're here to protect you.

But in reality, they're here to coerce you into doing his bidding.

Ever since Sun Jing was appointed as the Grand Governor,

he eradicated the Li Clan.

And, he even gave me

a covenant of sorts.

Back then, I was just trying

to brush him off.

I didn't expect him to get ahead of himself.

Master,

members of the Cui Family are still in the main hall.

Regarding this,

we mustn't allow

Sun Jing's envoy to hear about this.

We can use the Cui Family

to our advantage.

Cui Yi only has one son.

And,

he came to my residence himself.

If so, I won't stand on ceremony then.

Young Master,

you're drunk.

I'm not.

Something's off.

Young Master,

let me bring you back to your room.

Young Master Cui is drunk.

Bring him to the guest room.

Young Master Cui, wait!

Young Master Cui,

you should take things as they come.

Why are you leaving in such a hurry?

Don't you think you guys

are treating your guests too kindly here?

Young Master, I can't fulfill my task

unless I keep you here.

I can only kill this woman

to give my master an account.

Fine.

I will stay.

But you must let her go.

Young Master, don't worry.

You're an important guest

to Bingzhou.

I'm afraid the Cui Army will be worried

about your stay here.

Naturally, we'll release

Lady He back

so that she can explain the situation to General Cui.

We don't want him to misunderstand us.

Young Master, just leave.

Just ignore such honorless liars.

Good.

Young Master Cui, you're loyal and devoted indeed.

Seems like you do cherish fair maidens.

Young Master, don't worry.

The windows and roof

are reinforced with steel bars.

It's definitely safe.

No assassins will get to you here.

A cell is a cell.

Stop trying to make it sound fancy.

What's wrong?

This place is splendid.

Does it not suit your taste?

Wait.

Bring us some warm water.

Our young master is particular about hygiene.

I need to serve him as he takes his bath.

All right.

I'll order my men to bring scented bath water.

Bring us thicker towels too

so that Young Master won't catch a cold

during his bath.

If Young Master

falls sick

in Bingzhou,

the Cui Army

will lay waste to your territory.

I will

prepare them for you.

Young Master, you can take your bath now.

Okay.

Someone is on the rooftop.

What should we do?

The temperature is just right.

Why not take a bath together?

Wait.

All right.

We can talk now.

What are you laughing at?

I'm laughing

because our first encounter

was just like this.

Yeah.

You had no idea how fierce you were then.

You started a fight with me.

Nonsense.

You started the fight first.

Nonsense.

I wouldn't start a fight if you didn't take my pearl?

What pearl?

You mean that lousy pouch?

I threw it away long ago.

You!

What's wrong?

Your Highness,

don't tell me

you're going to attack me now?

Let's get straight to business.

What's your plan?

What's my plan?

Of course I'm going to come up with a way

to return to the Cui Army.

After that, I'll come back to rescue you.

Are you serious?

Are you sure you will come back and rescue me

after returning to the Cui Army?

What are you doing?

What are you looking at?

Your Highness, your head alone

is as valuable as countless cities.

How could I bear

not to rescue you?

You're so eloquent.

I love it.

I love it so much.

I never expected Young Master Cui

to be so delicate while dealing with maidens.

Yes, Master.

He actually enjoyed himself

in the bathtub with his subordinate, huh?

I've already ordered my men to keep an eye on them.

However, that Lady He

is truly intelligent.

Not only did she block off the windows with thick towels,

but also blocked off the copper pipes under the floor,

for eavesdropping on them with thick objects.

I'm afraid our men

won't be able to acquire any useful intel.

That doesn't matter.

I never expected Young Master Cui

to still have the mood

for a couple bath.

That's right.

That means

he's extraordinary indeed.

Although Cui Yi only has one son,

he alone can rival ten sons.

This is interesting.

This is interesting indeed.

What?

I want to ask you something.

What is it?

You haven't told me your name yet.

You know that my surname is He, right?

How does your young master

address you usually?

What's with that question?

I don't want

to give myself away in front of Han Li.

I can't just call you Lady He, right?

If you're unwilling,

I'll give you a random nickname.

What kind of nickname can you give me?

Judging from your character,

I'm sure

it's something dumb.

Say,

you do look pretty dumb.

You can call me Jin.

You want to fool me with a fake name again?

I won't call you that.

Why don't I give you a nickname?

Call you Hay.

Or maybe Pillow.

Why are you calling me Hay?

Or Pillow?

Guess it yourself.

Hay?

Pillow?

Are you mocking me?

I pretended to be pregnant twice.

The first time, I stuffed hay.

The second time, a pillow.

I dare not mock you.

You see, you know my background very well.

I was just asking for your name,

yet you weren't willing to say.

I'm afraid that Han Li might try to kill us.

Wouldn't it be a shame

if I died

without even

knowing your name?

You're so fierce.

My name is Ying.

That's the name my mother gave me.

(Ying, huh?)

(Ying.)

What a nice name.

Check over there.

Do an inventory count.

Tie it tighter.

There's more.

Come.

(Wangzhou)

Boss!

Look!

Keep away your weapons.

Guys.

We have new weapons.

Are you guys okay? Is anyone hurt?

We're fine!

Give him.

General Pei Yuan,

I don't understand something.

Can you explain it to me?

You're too courteous. Ask away.

Why did the Zhenxi Army

retreat from Wangzhou all of a sudden?

And how did

we manage to take back Wangzhou

under your lead?

I've discussed this

with Mister Shiqi before.

If our enemies have a huge force,

we cannot defend

Wangzhou by force.

We can only pretend to retreat

and lay traps

in Wangzhou.

After that, we'll poison their food and drinking water.

After that, we'll demoralize them by spreading false rumors.

Lastly, we'll launch a two-pronged attack

and take back Wangzhou.

I see.

All is fair in war.

You have a point.

Chang'er, am I right?

Let's enter the city then.

- Okay. - Let's go.

Let's go.

Your Highness,

there's still no news from General Yunchang.

I wonder how he and Great Imperial Grandson are doing right now?

No news is the best news for us.

Let's go and check on Jiang.

(Jiang, Late Crown Prince's Concubine)

Crown Princess.

Times have changed.

You shouldn't address me in that manner.

Yes, Consort Xiao.

How have you

been doing lately?

I'm doing fine.

It's just

that I'm constantly worried.

Do not worry.

I came here to tell you

that I figured out a solution.

However, you'll have to wait for a few days

before I can send you out of the palace in secret.

Your Highness,

I will never forget your kindness.

Hurry and get up.

You're pregnant with

Crown Prince's child.

Naturally, I have to ensure your safety.

Your Highness,

we shouldn't stay here any longer.

I'll be going now.

Find Madam Shen

if anything happens.

Yes, Your Highness.

- Young Master. - Young Master.

Taozi is back.

Young Master.

Do you have any news of Lieutenant He?

Yes.

Chen Xing and I found the latest symbol she left behind.

She's in Han Li's Residence.

Han Li's Residence?

Lieutenant He must have her own reasons.

I tried to infiltrate the place before.

But security was tight.

I didn't want to alert them. That's why I left.

I came back to report.

Chen Xing is staying in Bingzhou to receive Lieutenant He.

According to a secret report,

Sun Jing's envoy has reached Bingzhou too.

I heard that he was there to deliver Han Li's reward.

He brought two boxes of treasures

and 12 Golden Guards to his residence.

Han Li is so cunning.

He always tried to maintain balance

by not offending any sides.

Taozi, take our flag, put on a disguise, and infiltrate the city.

Hand this to Chen Xing.

Tell Chen Xing to see Han Li

as the envoy of

the Cui Army.

Remember,

you must act accordingly.

It's best

if you can use Sun Jing's envoy to your advantage.

If Han Li still dares to detain her,

I'll ask him

if he likes to witness the strength of our army.

These flowers are freshly picked.

Master said you were a refined person.

He instructed me

to serve you with everything we have.

He ordered me

to send you some flowers

so that you can enjoy them.

Thank you.

That was thoughtful of you.

But why didn't your master

keep his promise?

He said

he would release her

if I surrendered myself.

Why didn't he keep his promise?

Young Master,

you misunderstood Master.

Master said

you have a delicate body.

Besides, the servants in our residence

are boorish

and clumsy.

We're afraid that they might not serve you well.

Lady He

has been serving you

all this while.

By keeping her here,

your needs will be taken care of.

You're so eloquent.

Young Master, please go ahead.

I shall not disturb you.

Don't move.

You're pretty relaxed, huh?

We're trapped here anyway.

We have nothing to do here.

Why don't we play a game of chess?

Sure.

It's only fun if something is at stake here.

Something at stake, huh?

What about this?

If I win,

you should give me your hairpin.

Replace for my pearl.

What if you lose?

If I lose,

you can give me half of the food supplies.

Who said I was going to give you?

♪If I forget the fleeting of time♪

♪Waiting for memories♪

♪To shatter and sink♪

♪The emotional scars in your heart♪

♪Are the entanglement♪

♪I find hard to let go of♪

♪If longing is not forgotten♪

♪I long to return to the very first moment♪

♪The affection we had in our fateful situation♪

♪How I wish to keep it for you♪

♪If love still remembers♪

♪The promises we made♪

♪Even if this love hurts me♪

♪I'll continue living for you♪

♪Holding onto the memories♪

♪Waiting is my persistence♪

♪If love remembers♪

♪The promise I made to you♪

♪Despite going against fate♪

♪I have no regrets loving you♪

♪I'm willing to sacrifice for you♪

♪As I wait for your answer♪

♪If love remembers♪

♪The promise I made to you♪

♪Despite going against fate♪

♪I have no regrets loving you♪

♪I'm willing to sacrifice for you♪

♪As I wait for your answer♪