Original subtitles

♪The falling snow♪

♪Is bitter cold♪

♪My sigh♪

♪Misted the path in front of me♪

♪The moonlight knows my intention♪

♪I just want to make a place for me in your heart♪

♪I laugh and I cry♪

♪Quietly building a pond in my heart♪

♪I accept all the gifts from sorrow♪

♪I can't let down my regrets♪

♪I won't admit defeat♪

♪I slowly chew on the bitterness of life♪

♪The fragrance remains the same after the bleak winter♪

♪Awaiting spring to color the way back home♪

[The Double]

[Episode 39]

Jiang Li,

please don't blame me.

Your aunt is in their hands.

I...

I had no choice but to do this.

Don't blame me.

[Yong'an Pavilion]

Did she drive you mad?

I did not touch her.

She is the bait to lure Xiao Heng.

We cannot afford any mishaps now.

I understand. But with the imminent battle,

you have to deal with Xiao Heng.

Is he such a big threat?

He can endure what others cannot.

It naturally makes me wary.

Whether he knows that Xiao Minghan died because of me,

we must eliminate the hidden threat early

to avoid any mishaps when the grand plan is about to succeed.

Rest assured. If Xiao Heng comes,

I will ensure he does not leave my residence alive.

Good.

I will go back and prepare for tonight's events.

Do not let me down again.

[Yong'an Pavilion]

All the secret guards are in disguise,

except for a few left at the Duke's and Jiang's Residence.

The rest are positioned at critical locations.

Good, make sure to guard these three defense lines well.

No one should be allowed in.

Even if the Imperial Guards arrive,

do not let them in.

We are the last line of defense for His Majesty.

Yes, My Lord.

My Lord!

I deserve to die for my failure.

Lady Jiang has been captured.

What happened?

I just finished interrogating.

Third Master Jiang confessed he was threatened by the Eldest Princess

to lure Lady Jiang out.

The accompanying secret guard was also stopped.

We do not know Lady Jiang's whereabouts now.

But she must be in the hands of the Eldest Princess.

I will mobilize a group of secret guards.

It's a diversion. We can't fall for it.

I'll go alone.

No, it's clearly a trap.

If you fall into it,

who will command tonight's operation?

Rest assured.

I wouldn't miss such a splendid palace banquet.

You only need to act according to plan

and ensure His Majesty's safety.

With the battle imminent, the commander cannot leave his post.

I will go and save my granddaughter-in-law.

What? Am I not as good as the grandson?

Be careful.

Your Highness,

this is a special stew

Mr. Shen asked from the kitchen.

He said Your Highness has lost weight recently

and should take better care of yourself.

He finally understands.

Why didn't he come personally?

Mr. Shen said he would come shortly.

[Yong'an Pavilion]

The Eldest Princess sent me for her. Open the door.

Yes.

Leave us.

What are you doing here?

You previously asked if I wanted to kill you a second time.

Now, I'll tell you the answer.

Are you here to save me?

Yes, I'm here to take you away.

Wanning is truly pitiful.

She mistakenly gives her heart to you.

It is her fault I become like this.

How did she do that?

Everything was your choice.

You fear death, losing your future,

your mother, and your sister.

I can understand. So long you tell me,

I won't force myself to stay by your side.

But I don't understand

why you would kill me with your own hands.

I was forced. Wanning forced me.

Li.

Li, don't be like this.

I'll go with you.

Really?

Take me to your home.

I haven't been there in a long time

and would like to see it again.

All right.

Sleep, Li.

Everything will be better when you wake up.

Your Highness, what's wrong?

I will fetch the imperial physician immediately.

Why is Shen Yurong not here yet?

I'll send someone to find him right away.

Go and get me the antidote mint pills.

But the mint pills won't work.

I need to find him myself.

Hurry up and go.

[Yong'an Pavilion]

Where are you going?

Are you going to kill me to save her?

[Yong'an Pavilion]

I already drank the soup you sent.

I want a truthful answer from you.

What do you want to hear?

I once forced you to kill her.

In the end, you still chose her.

Haven't I treated you well?

How could you bear to poison me?

My brother won't spare you.

Why wouldn't I dare?

Lord Cheng needs a reason to raise his troops.

His sister was killed by the emperor. So a brother rising in anger.

On the day he raises his troops, the whole nation will mourn in white.

I've even thought of how the history books will record it.

Your eulogy?

He has probably already written it.

This is your fate.

You're a pawn used

by others,

discarded

when no longer needed.

Shen Yurong,

have you ever loved me?

You gave me this hairpin.

I will return it to you now.

♪In the deep palace walls, endless worries consume one's thoughts♪

♪Time flies, who cares for the youth with no desire to chase the fleeting beauty?♪

♪A dream is not enough to pass a life of bitterness and loneliness♪

♪I thought I would walk alone in the ups and downs of life♪

♪Not afraid of being loved or humiliated♪

Isn't it just to use me as a reason to start a rebellion?

I will give it to you.

But if the people don't believe

I was killed by my brother,

do you think Lord Cheng will protect you?

You'll be seen as my murderer.

♪I hope for peace♪

♪And a calm life♪

You wanted to kill me. So I'll wait for you in hell.

♪Wasted a life of wisdom♪

♪Yet not getting back the beautiful scenery♪

♪Following my life just to find out that love and hate are heartlessness♪

Don't look at me like that.

I've already avenged you.

You were the one who killed me.

If you want to avenge me,

then

kill yourself.

I can't die.

If I die,

who will protect you?

I don't need your protection.

You're still thinking about Xiao Heng.

Listen.

He will die too.

What did you say?

Look at this.

What is this?

With this plan, you'll be credited as the chief strategist.

Tell me, what do you want?

When your troops enter the city,

please hand me the fish talisman.

I want

to kill Xiao Heng myself.

So you hate him too.

To the bone.

Scum!

Go ahead and curse me.

You have every right to do so.

After today, please don't scold me anymore.

I will clean myself thoroughly.

Please don't despise me.

I will return everything to you.

Get some sleep.

Your Majesty, Lord Cheng, Consort Li,

and gentlemen.

The Music Bureau has composed

a new marching tune to welcome Lord Cheng's return.

We invite Your Majesty and Lord Cheng to appreciate it.

[Prosperous Era]

I didn't expect Your Majesty to compose a new piece for me.

You've dedicated yourself to Great Yan for so many years.

Your loyalty and bravery are exemplary in the court.

I often tell the officials to emulate you,

not only for your achievements,

but also for your loyalty to the court

and the people.

Only then can the people prosper.

Your Majesty, you are too kind.

A loyal heart is devoted to a wise ruler.

As long as Your Majesty remains benevolent,

blessing the people,

we will serve Your Majesty wholeheartedly.

We shall work together.

May my benevolent heart last

and may you remain loyal and righteous.

[Hening Gate]

[Imperial Guard Office]

Tonight, you all will stay with me outside the hall.

Don't let your guard down.

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

Xu Zhi?

Commander of the Imperial Guards, Zhang Wei,

has been secretly trafficking weapons to the north,

and plotting rebellion. Arrest him!

I had planned to keep you alive for a few more days.

But I didn't expect you to be so eager

to die.

Take him.

You...

Xu Zhi,

Xu Zhi, I have long known

you were a spy placed by General Xiao Senior.

The reason I didn't remove you earlier

was to make you believe

your plan was succeeding.

Zhang Wei,

do you realize this is treason?

You are just being short-sighted.

Once Lord Cheng ascends the throne,

I will be credited

as a main contributor to his new dynasty.

Take him away.

You. Zhang Wei, you...

Move it.

Everyone listen up!

As soon as Lord Cheng gives the signal,

attack immediately.

All of you better stay alert!

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

[Li's Residence]

You put on quite a show.

She's really dead.

Are you crazy?

The Eldest Princess realized she was drugged.

She misunderstood my intentions

and killed herself in despair.

I couldn't stop or explain in time.

What am I supposed to do now?

Proceed with the original plan.

We can't jeopardize Lord Cheng's great undertaking.

After it is done, I will personally confess to him.

Let's go

to the palace.

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Do you have anything to say?

There's no way for you to turn back now.

Then wait for me to return.

Guard her well.

Yes.

Who dares hurt her?

General Xiao Senior.

Go and rescue Xiao Heng.

Shen Yurong took the fish talisman.

Tonight, the Longwu Army intends to kill Xiao Heng.

I still have to save you first.

Move back! Unless you want to get splattered with blood!

General Xiao Senior.

Young Master!

We meet again.

Lai Biao?

Biao, he's here.

Why are you alone?

Where is Xiao?

Duke Su went to Great Zhao

and left a message for you.

What?

Duke Su said the time has come.

You're just in time.

General, you should admit you're getting old.

Leave the rest to us.

Take her with you.

All right. I'll leave it to you young people.

All right.

Attack!

Attack!

They've already started.

Quickly, bring the emperor out.

I'll cover the rear.

Your Majesty.

I've had a bit too much to drink and need to go to the restroom.

Your Majesty, where are you going?

Don't tell me you won't come back here.

The performance is reaching its climax.

Why wouldn't I come back?

How about I go with you after the song finishes?

Lord Cheng, I'm still here.

How could His Majesty not come back?

Come, Lord Cheng.

Let me toast to you.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

There are people who will receive you at the west palace gate.

Lu Ji will escort you.

You're not coming with me?

Lord Cheng is still inside. I'll cover the rear.

Tomorrow, I want to see you alive.

I shall follow your orders.

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

The Eldest Princess has been killed.

- The Eldest Princess? - What?

Who did this?

- Why did that person kill her? - That's right.

What is going on?

Emperor Zhao Ye killed her.

The Eldest Princess was killed by the emperor!

Why would the emperor kill the Eldest Princess?

That's right.

How could the emperor be behind this?

His Majesty said, your merits overshadow him,

and he couldn't let you leave the capital alive.

He had his secret guards capture

the Eldest Princess as a hostage.

The Eldest Princess died from resisting.

I fought desperately

to bring her here to seek justice.

No!

Wanning...

Emperor Zhao Ye harmed his own kin,

disregarding benevolence and righteousness,

violating the natural order.

[Prosperous Era]

I ask everyone here to witness this.

It is Zhao Ye who cannot tolerate me.

For years, I have led the soldiers in bloody battles,

asking for no reward, only to protect the land.

But in return, I get Zhao Ye's suspicion

and siege.

Today,

he brutally killed my sister.

Nonsense!

How could a country's Eldest Princess die accidentally,

and you fabricate such lies?

The Court of Judicial Review should investigate to find out the truth.

She is right.

Yes, we should find out the truth before making any conclusions.

You knew long ago

that Zhao Ye wanted to kill the Eldest Princess, didn't you?

You are an accomplice.

Guards!

[Prosperous Era]

Seize this vile person.

Zhao Sheng, are you rebelling?

Let go of me!

Let go!

Rebel?

[Prosperous Era]

Today,

I will act on behalf of Heaven to seek justice

for the Eldest Princess and the fallen soldiers

from Zhao Ye!

If anyone has any objections, speak now.

If you remain silent now but dissent later,

I will have you executed without mercy!

You claim to act on behalf of heaven.

But in reality, you are coveting power

and plotting rebellion right here.

I pledge my life to follow Lord Cheng

and avenge the Eldest Princess.

[Prosperous Era]

- I pledge my life to follow Lord Cheng - I pledge my life to follow Lord Cheng

- and avenge the Eldest Princess! - and avenge the Eldest Princess!

Soldiers, heed my command! Destroy Zhao Ye with all your might!

- Yes, Your Highness! - Yes, Your Highness!

Everyone, listen up! The emperor is cruel and unrighteous

and kills the Eldest Princess.

Follow me to the palace to overthrow him immediately!

[Taiji Gate]

Commander, someone just signaled.

Zhang Wei has rebelled. Seize him!

Attack!

Zhao Sheng,

we meet again.

Kid,

your weapon is quite delicate.

It suffices.

Such treachery.

After all, my father had experienced

your treachery firsthand.

I dare not

to be careless.

This is the sword your father once used.

It is a fine sword.

He and I once fought together, side by side, against our enemies.

He taught me martial arts with this sword

and saved me on the battlefield with it.

Speaking of him, I miss him dearly.

If you truly miss him,

why don't you tell me

how you framed my father eight years ago?

My father never guarded against you and trusted you completely.

Yet, you plotted against him and betrayed him.

I saw him as a brother

and respected him as my master.

If he did not stand in my way back then,

I would be sitting on the throne

in the palace now.

After I capture you,

I will slaughter your hundred thousand rebel troops

to avenge my father!

The fate of Xiao Minghan in the past

will be yours today.

Those who come in my way

will be killed!

- Attack! - Attack!

[Yan Capital]

Who let him in?

[Yan Capital]

General Yang Qing of the Longwu Army, hear my command.

Open the city gates

and let the northern army in.

What did you say?

Are you defying military orders?

The fish talisman is here. Those who defy orders

will be executed!

[Yan Capital] Soldiers! Open the gates!

Let the northern army enter the capital!

Your Majesty,

just past this palace path is the west palace gate.

General Xiao Senior has treated you well.

Why do you turn traitor?

Wise men submit to the times.

Following Lord Cheng is...

Zhang Wei is dead. Rebels, surrender immediately!

It seems the people of Great Zhao are useless.

Who says that?

Who says we are useless?

Weren't you supposed to intercept them outside the capital?

Outside was just for show.

The elite troops are already in ambush.

Last time, we were beaten badly by him.

This time, he won't escape. Attack!

- Attack! - Attack!

Your Majesty, I am here to get you out.

Li Zhongnan, you are my official.

If you stop now, I will spare your life.

As your official, if Your Majesty cooperates,

I will plead with Lord Cheng to spare Your Majesty's life.

Take him.

Forgive me for being late, Your Majesty.

Jiang Yuanbai.

Traitor, on your knees.

Jiang Yuanbai,

do you think you can escape

by killing a few of my men?

Even if you kill me,

you won't get out.

Lord Cheng's men have surrounded the entire capital.

We are colleagues.

Today, I'll give you a chance.

If you help me take down Zhao Ye,

I will put in a good word for you with Lord Cheng.

You will earn great merit

and won't lack wealth and honor in the future.

Li Zhongnan, I've had enough of you.

You...

Take him!

Don't move.

You can't escape!

Move it.

You can't get out!

Hurry up.

Your Majesty, forgive my rudeness.

You did well.

Leave him alive.

I'll leave it to you.

Soldiers of the Great Zhao, follow me!

Support those outside the capital.

- Yes, Your Highness. - Yes, Your Highness.

Imperial Guards, sweep the enemies in the palace with me!

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

Attack!

Useless! Where's the Longwu Army?

Why are they not here yet?

All secret guards, hear my command. Defend this gate to the death!

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

Why aren't you attacking?

Your Majesty, you must leave now.

Hurry.

Your Majesty.

How did it go?

We can still manage.

Grand Chancellor Jiang,

please send His Majesty to the Duke's Residence.

All right.

My Lord.

Your Majesty.

The Longwu Army is heading this way.

If we can't stop them,

they will soon reach the Duke's Residence.

I can hold them off.

Heng!

♪Who desires to restore the fallen petals to the bloom?♪

I rescued your wife.

♪Rekindle hot tears flowing into the heart♪

♪Who deludes themselves into retrieving emotions?♪

♪Pushing with fingertips, hoping time will rewind♪

♪Growing thin but never regretting my choices♪

♪In my eyes, no one is your equal♪

♪The rights and wrongs of a fleeting life♪

♪Not worth the pursuit♪

♪A formidable heart of iron and stone♪

Be careful.

Shen Yurong has the fish talisman.

That man is crazy and wants to kill you.

♪How humble it is♪

Old man, first take His Majesty to the Duke's Residence.

My Lord, I will go with you.

Everyone, heed my order! Protect His Majesty.

Go.

Xiao Heng!

♪The sound of flutes outside the pass urges on♪

♪Departing but intending to return♪

Where is he going?

He wants to draw the Longwu Army out of the capital.

What?

Isn't he sending to his death?

My son has given me

a good grandson.

Do you have a bow and arrow?

Bow and arrow?

That person

only taught me archery.

Xiao Heng!

I've been looking for you.

You are actually bold enough to come here.

Release the arrows!

After him!

Longwu Army, kill Xiao Heng!

- Attack! - Attack!

Back away!

Xiao Heng, I didn't want to kill you.

[Harmonious Governance]

But Li has feelings for you.

Because of you, she doesn't want to look at me.

Even if I gave her my heart,

she wouldn't want it.

When you buried her on Qingcheng Mountain,

didn't you think this day would come?

Shut up!

Mr. Shen,

how afraid are you to face the past?

Xiao Heng, you're at death's door.

Yet, you are still so arrogant!

Li said you were shallow.

I can see that's true.

You have no right to call her that!

You're at the end of the road.

After today, you'll never see her again.

Xiao Heng, no one can save you now.

It does not matter.

Archers!

[Harmonious Governance]

This is a fight to the death, without a thought of survival!

♪If there are no happy memories♪

♪How can we traverse the forbidden land of sorrow?♪

♪Two cold and unfeeling bodies♪

♪Holding hands, can we get through the snow season?♪

♪In the cold wind, in the long night♪

♪Embracing the remaining warmth♪

♪The depth of the sea, unfathomable♪

♪Can it bury yesterday's sighs?♪

♪Continue to love, cherishing it with my life♪

♪Continue to live, even with only a glimmer of hope♪

♪Whether in sorrow or joy, I believe in you♪

♪I'd rather be trapped in the world's extremes♪

♪Continue to live, exhausting all courage♪

♪Continue to love, until the breath runs out♪

♪Traversing half a lifetime of loneliness, just to meet you♪

♪After the hardships, never to part again♪

♪After the hardships, never to part again♪