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[Destined]

[Episode 34]

Fine.

I don't want to hear it either.

Let's just play chess.

Your Majesty.

I don't understand.

This time, the Crown Prince committed a serious crime.

But Your Majesty demoted Gu Jiusi

to Yongzhou.

Gu Jiusi has great talent and potential.

He also has contributed a lot

to Youzhou.

Your Majesty.

Are you not acknowledging this?

Do you think

I don't know that Gu Jiusi

has great talent and potential?

But what we need to control now

is not just Youzhou,

but the whole world.

Moreover,

managing floods

has always been a great merit.

I sent him to Yongzhou as a Waterways Supervisor

to let him

make some achievements there.

Only in this way

can he convince people

that he can be entrusted with important tasks

when he returns to the court.

That's also a way.

Not only that,

those kids

who are close to Gu Jiusi,

especially Ye Shi'an, Shen Ming,

and your third son,

Zhou Ye,

are all

promising talents.

They have both moral integrity and talent,

and are very passionate.

They'll all be Da Xia's most trustworthy ministers

in the future.

What they lack now

is just some experience.

So,

the current situation

is not necessarily

bad.

Was this all

part of Your Majesty's plan?

No.

This was just a concept

I had before,

that I didn't discuss with you.

But because the Empress Dowager is domineering

and demanded an explanation from me,

I had no choice

but to strive for the best of both worlds.

So,

I had to sacrifice Liu Yuru

to appease the Empress Dowager

and protect Gu Jiusi

so that he can stay away from this chaos

and stay alive.

But Your Majesty,

this huge blunder

was caused by the Crown Prince after all.

In the future, if Gu Jiusi

really becomes a high-ranking official,

is Your Majesty sure

he won't have

a feeling of animosity towards you because of this?

Zhou.

When this kid Gu Jiusi

was in Youzhou,

you should have had gotten to know him well.

He harbors great wisdom.

There's no way

he'd take personal revenge

because of personal grudges.

If not,

I wouldn't have entrusted the court

to him.

About punishing Yu'er,

I also listened to

his suggestion.

Now,

although he resents me,

it doesn't matter.

When I'm gone,

Yu'er will ascend the throne.

He'll still be by Yu'er's side

as a high-ranking official.

Zhou.

In this life,

the person I trust

and depend on the most

is you.

Other than me,

you're the one

that those kids admire

the most too.

In the future,

if Yu'er is no longer of great use,

I hope

you can replace him

to protect the whole of Da Xia

for a long time.

Your Majesty.

I have no intention to be disobedient.

Please understand this, Your Majesty.

Zhou.

Do you really think

I was testing you?

Right now, in front of you,

it's not the emperor

that's speaking to you,

but your sworn brother,

Fan Xuan.

My days are numbered.

I hope I can just be Fan Xuan...

for the rest of my life.

My sworn brother

is the Emperor now.

His Majesty and his subjects are different after all.

Hence,

I hope Your Majesty

wouldn't mention that again.

Get up.

Let's play chess.

Yes,

Your Majesty.

[Baojin Pavilion]

You're going someplace far away,

and you don't know when you can come back.

Are you really not going to say your goodbyes

to Madam and Madam Su?

I've already

said my goodbyes yesterday.

Mother is bedridden from illness,

and Mother-in-law has lost her mind.

Let's just let them rest.

Jiusi.

Jiusi.

Mother.

Jiusi.

[Baojin Pavilion]

I told you there's no need to send us off.

You're going someplace far away,

so I must send you off.

Why did you suddenly decide to go to Yongzhou?

I'm worried.

I'm a grown man.

It's the same for me wherever I go.

Don't worry.

I'm mainly worried about Yuru.

She's already weak to begin with,

and Yongzhou has a bad climate.

She'll definitely get sick there.

Jiusi.

You have to take good care of her

and bring her back well.

Don't worry.

I'll do

everything I can

to take good care of her.

I won't let her suffer in the least bit.

That's good.

That's good.

What time is it?

Why is the weather so bad?

By the way,

I have to go make preserved fruit

for Yuru.

It's her favorite.

Yuru?

Yuru!

Yuru!

[Baojin Pavilion]

Yuru.

Let's go.

Brother.

You're awake.

How long have I slept?

Three days.

You got caught in the rain the day you came back,

and had a fever.

You missed Sister Yuru's funeral.

But don't worry.

I've been managing everything well.

Sister Yuru...

Her mother-in-law is bedridden from illness,

and her mother went crazy.

Gu Jiusi and Shen Ming

are also busy preparing to leave the capital.

There's so much going on.

I've let them focus on their own business in peace.

As for the funeral,

I took the servants of the Gu family

and held a decent ceremony.

I just wanted Sister Yuru

to leave with dignity.

I'm sorry.

You and Yuru

were best friends since childhood.

You must be

at least as sad as me.

But as her brother,

I only cared about my own venting.

I'm fine.

I've already cried.

I still have to get back up

and do

what I have to do.

I used to think you

were a child who couldn't grow up.

Now it seems

you're all grown up.

You're even quite like Yuru.

After going through so many things,

how could I be the same as before?

If Sister Yuru were in my place,

what would she do?

No matter how sad she was,

she would definitely not break down.

She also would definitely

stay composed.

Now,

I have to

protect her loved ones in her stead.

You have to be well too.

Brother.

It's time to take your medicine.

In the past,

I was complacent and thought

you needed protection,

and I worried about this and that for you.

Now it seems

you've already become

a lady of indomitable spirit like Yuru.

Speaking of which,

I have a decision

to tell you.

Grand Tutor.

I followed your instructions

of what to say

and do.

When I went to say goodbye to Father,

I didn't say a word to defend myself.

I just listened to him

and admitted to my mistake

and repented.

And I said common things that a son would to his father,

asking him to take care of himself.

At first,

Father treated me coldly.

Later,

he showed some signs of affection.

It seemed like

he wasn't that mad at me anymore.

Nothing can come between

a father and son.

Even if it's for Gu Jiusi,

I doubt His Majesty would be angry at you

for a long time.

From now on,

I'm also no longer your Grand Tutor.

This time, His Majesty greatly blamed me

for not teaching you well.

He has ordered me

to not follow you

to Youzhou.

All the more am I not allowed

to keep in touch with you.

Your Highness, in the future,

please take care.

I've implicated you.

From now on,

I'll really be alone.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

I

will always be your subject.

I've volunteered to be

demoted to the Ministry of Works

to supervise the renovation of the Yellow River.

When Your Highness ascends the throne,

you'll have less to be worried about.

Grand Tutor.

You'll always be my teacher and friend.

Yun'er.

This time,

I'm going to

the garrison at the frontline of Xiliang in Bingzhou.

Over there, it's so windy that sand and stones are flying,

jackals come and go,

and we often have to go without food and clothing.

It's the toughest place to be at.

Have you really made up your mind?

Yes.

I've learned medicine

from Wanzhi for so long,

and I've learned how to ride

from Yuru.

Now that I think about it,

they're all for today.

Aren't you afraid of hardships?

I'm not.

Because for me,

it's not suffering.

It's a kind of comfort,

and a dream.

Do you know?

Bingzhou

was where my grandmother led troops

and made outstanding military achievements.

That's why I want to go to Bingzhou with you.

I'm going to the frontline

to treat the soldiers' illnesses and injuries.

I'm going everywhere

for Yuru

to see

Da Xia's vast rivers and mountains

and the desert frontier.

Good.

[Jiang Mansion]

Minister Jiang.

Come to think of it,

we were officials in the same court.

Today,

let's just be colleagues

having a casual chat.

I don't

quite remember the past anymore.

Do you know that

Gu Jiusi highly recommended you to me

to my face?

He said you're a loyal official

of Da Xia.

I know of that.

Then, let me ask you.

Are you?

After today,

I will be loyal to Da Xia

and will do anything

at all costs.

If today,

I'm not dealing with the Crown Prince

but with Gu Jiusi,

your answer

would be different, right?

I only act

to achieve results.

I don't deal with hypotheticals.

Right now, I don't know

whether I should trust you.

I have one definite reason

for Your Majesty

to believe me.

The Crown Prince of the previous dynasty

was killed by me.

When Lord Liang besieged Eastern Capital,

the Crown Prince of the previous dynasty fled hastily.

So I

waited along the route that he has to take,

and sent him to his death.

Why did you...

That person was mean and ungrateful,

jealous of others' virtues and abilities,

and unworthy of the throne.

When Your Majesty missed the opportunity,

you garrisoned Youzhou

without knowing what was going on in the court.

Just because my cousin Jiang Cheng,

who's upright,

didn't want to be in a clique

with the Crown Prince of the previous dynasty,

he was randomly

charged with a crime and killed,

and his body was tossed into a mass grave.

The Crown Prince of the previous dynasty

deserved it.

Minister Jiang.

Do you know

what kind of crime this is?

Now, Your Majesty

knows my biggest secret.

You can execute me

in the name of treason anytime.

So...

Your Majesty,

are you able to trust me now?

I heard that Minister Jiang

is the best chess player in the world.

Black or white, spring or autumn, accomplishing your tasks at ease,

they're in your hands.

Your Majesty is also skilled in this field.

Minister Jiang.

I summoned you here

just to have a chat

casually.

But I never expected

the Empress Dowager

caused such chaos.

Now,

I have two important things

for you to do.

Awaiting your orders, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Is Jiusi gone?

Yes.

Mr. Gu

had already left the city at dawn.

He won the bet?

It sounds nice,

but doesn't he still need me

to go and settle his debt at Eastern Capital?

By the way,

where is that person?

We've got that person.

The boat can boarded anytime.

No hurry.

I'll see her off.

Before that,

go and invite Deputy Minister Luo

of the Ministry of Works to the mansion.

Yes.

With all due respect,

we are not friends.

After you got out of the Imperial Prison,

why am I the first person to be invited

here?

I've always been

on both sides in court,

never revealing my position easily.

Even when my nephew

Gu Jiusi was demoted

and my niece-in-law Liu Yuru was executed,

I didn't say much.

As you said,

I just got out of the Imperial Prison.

So I should choose the right ally.

Everyone says

Minister Jiang is non-conformist

and unpredictable.

This is the case with the affairs of the court.

But with the affairs of your kins,

could you have really been

this cold?

With your knowledge and experience,

I'm sure you could see through the mysteries.

You and I

are a little alike indeed.

You're exactly like me

when I was young.

Minister Jiang.

Please be frank.

Deputy Minister Luo.

I'm indebted to you.

The

most beautiful woman in Jiangnan in the past,

Luo Yishui,

is your mother, right?

Your mother

is the only woman

I want to marry in my life.

We used to love each other.

But I didn't expect her reputation

to be ruined

by a ruffian.

It's like a needle

that has been piercing my heart my heart

for 20 years.

20 years.

If I could have

put aside my prejudice about family status

and married your mother at all cost,

I'm afraid things

would be completely different.

That's why

you hate Gu Langhua?

I hate him.

Of course I hate your birth father

who abandoned you.

I hate the man who destroyed Yishui.

I wish he died in the fire.

What a pity.

When I took revenge in Yangzhou,

I let Gu Langhua die

just like that.

It was a quick end for him.

Fortunately, the Gu family

has been destroyed.

They've all either died,

been demoted,

or turned crazy.

It's acceptable

as belated retribution.

That's right.

Gu Jiusi has been demoted.

Liu Yuru has been sentenced to death.

His Majesty has lost his trusted aides.

The Youzhou Sect

has taken a great hit.

Now, the Crown Prince

is going all the way to Youzhou.

But he is the Crown Prince after all.

When they day comes

for him to ascend to the throne,

you would be even more greatly favored

by the Emperor

than when you were the Grand Tutor.

All in all,

I have to say...

Deputy Minister Luo,

you're formidable.

I've just been released from prison.

Whether professionally or personally,

I should have a drink

with you.

It's my honor.

If you were playing this round,

where would you

place your pawn next?

In the court,

the Empress Dowager holds all the powr.

All of us officials

must contribute what we can.

Here.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Master,

is what Jiang He said true?

It's all in the past.

What if he lied?

He didn't lie.

I've been adept at lying

my whole life.

I'm even better

at seeing through other's lies.

Besides,

the white fox mask

Jiang He mentioned

was an item my mother treasured

and never showed to anyone.

I happened upon it once

and asked her about it.

She only said

it was worn by an old friend when they first met.

Later,

even when she couldn't escape that fire,

she insisted on going back

to retrieve that old, tattered, mask.

Few people in the world

know such a secret.

What Jiang He said

is true.

I see.

Since we share the same interests,

Jiang He

is my best ally.

Uncle?

Where am I?

Jiangling.

What about Jiusi?

The second year of the Yongkang era of Da Xia,

the 25th day of the 9th month.

Niece-in-law,

remember this day.

This is the day

Liu Yuru was buried.

His Majesty gave me poisoned wine,

but I'm alive.

The poisoned wine was fake?

The poisoned wine was fake.

But Liu Yuru

really died.

When you were buried,

Jiusi

placed it in your hand himself.

[A Godsent Marriage]

When I collected you from the coffin,

I thought about it,

but I still brought it for you.

It's something to remember him by.

Wed as husband and wife.

Love each other without doubt.

We will reunite if I'm alive.

If you die, we will miss each other forever.

Jiusi knows I'm afraid of the dark.

He wants to be with me.

Uncle.

Where's Jiusi?

Uncle.

Where is Jiusi?

He doesn't know I'm still alive?

No one can know

you're still alive

except His Majesty and me.

Including your mother.

Including Jiusi.

If they really think I'm dead,

they will be heartbroken.

This is the only way

to protect you two.

Gu Jiusi

brandished a blade in the palace

and transgressed again his superior.

It is an unforgivable crime.

His wife, Lady Liu,

died for his crime.

This is the greatest mercy

His Majesty can show to him.

Not only that,

His Majesty has to bear

the censure

from the whole court.

Moreover,

what if someone finds out

Lady Liu didn't die

and is still alive?

So,

Gu Jiusi can only live

if Liu Yuru is really dead.

Uncle,

can't we let just Jiusi

know the truth?

No.

Although Jiusi has left the court,

those people

who want to kill him

will be keeping their eyes on him no matter what.

If you show up in front of Jiusi

or let him know the truth,

in the end,

you,

Jiusi,

and even the whole Gu family,

will be in danger.

Uncle,

when can I see him?

You have to wait.

Wait?

Wait for Jiusi

to render prodigiously meritorious service

and become renowned throughout the world.

Wait for the court

to purge and right itself

from the control of crafty and evil men.

When that time comes,

Liu Yuru's life

will no longer be something

people can use to frame Jiusi

for scheming against His Majesty.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Take it.

This is from me.

[Baiyujing]

This is from His Majesty.

There will be a boat

to take you to Lingnan later.

There are two boxes of gold on the boat.

When you arrive in Ningzhou,

someone will pick you up.

Your new name

and everything you will do

are in the sachet His Majesty gave you.

His Majesty

wants me to start over?

Not only that.

His Majesty has high hopes for you.

He said

you're the only piece of jade in his heart.

He will wait for you

to refine yourself

before seeing the light of day again.

I am

a piece of jade?

From now on,

you'll have to go on

by yourself.

Check these pillars again.

Make sure they're sturdy.

The stones in front, too.

Clear them.

Otherwise, the carriage can't pass.

Thank you for your work.

Don't worry, Supervisor Gu.

Brother Jiu.

We've got it.

Be careful of falling rocks.

Be careful of falling rocks.

Dinner is ready!

Dinner is ready!

Dinner is ready!

Let's eat first then.

Let's eat first.

Okay.

Come on, guys.

Let's eat.

Let's eat, guys.

-Let's go. -Let's go.

[Prefect of Yongzhou, Wang Siyuan]

Miss Shiyu is in Xingyang?

Yes,

Your Highness.

She's bought the property

and is ready to open for business.

But I heard

she is

the richest person in the country.

I'm afraid...

she could buy

the whole of Xingyang city.

It's more than that.

Do you know what

"wealth that rivals a kingdom" means?

With her ability,

she can even buy

500 Xinyang cities.

But why would such a rich businessman

come to a poor and remote place

like ours

to open a branch?

Well...

Maybe it's because

the Yellow River dam is about to be completed.

After it's completed, flooding will no longer pose a problem.

Maybe

this place

wouldn't be poor and remote anymore.

You are right.

Speaking of the dam,

according to the report

of the Supervisor, Gu Jiusi,

the dam can be completed ahead of schedule

at the end of this month.

So soon?

The last time I went there,

it was still far from completion.

Your Highness,

the last time you went for an inspection

was last year.

Gu Jiusi

has been living at the construction site

with the river workers,

rushing the work day and night.

He said he wants to finish

before the tides rise this year

so that the people of Xingyang City

can avoid an extra year of suffering from the flood.

Gu Jiusi

is really something.

All these years,

no one has managed to construct a dam.

He has been here for three years,

and it's almost done.

Subduing the Yellow River

will be

a feat that makes him famous.

Young Master.

Let's eat.

Here.

Eat first.

By the way,

the people of Xingyang City

are all talking about

Miss Shiyu's arrival

to Xingyang,

and how she donated a fortune

to the Yellow River dam.

Until now,

we haven't even met her.

Shouldn't we pay her a visit?

Of course.

Miss Shiyu

is our benefactor.

The project is about to be completed.

When the dam is completed,

we'll visit her

and thank her properly.

Young Master.

Here.

I just bought it.

♫May I be like the wind that allows you to travel thousands of miles♫

♫After thousands of journeys, you are still like when you were a youth♫

♫Galloping hoofs, lush willow, you turn around♫

Have a bite.

♫Shocking thousands of people♫

♫If you are like the wind, I am like a tree in a yard♫

♫Shielding you from dust regardless of the season♫

♫Regardless of the vast waves and smoke in the world♫

Yuru's death anniversary is coming up.

After we finish the project,

♫I'll keep your skirt from marks♫

let's go back and see her.

♫I wish you were still that youth♫

[Jiang Residence]

You must have heard

the news about the Yellow River.

You're right.

No one expected

that brat Gu Jiusi

to really build

the dam.

Rain will be heavy in the south this year.

This peacock tongue tea

is lacking a little something.

In just three years,

without manpower

or money,

under such circumstances,

Gu Jiusi

actually solved the perennial problem

of the Yellow River.

Minister Jiang,

do you think

there's someone powerful behind him?

I'm not sure about someone powerful.

There is, however,

someone wealthy.

Have you uncovered

Miss Shiyu's identity?

This person is very strange.

No one knows

where this wealthy businesswoman came from

all of a sudden.

A few years ago,

she built herself up in Ningzhou, Lingnan,

and then expanded her business

from the Southern Seas all the way to the Western Regions.

She became

the premier business in Da Xia.

No one would believe

there's no powerful backer

behind such a person.

But as for who this back is,

I tried my hardest,

but

still couldn't find out.

This person's actions are very high profile.

Your Baiyujing

are located all over the world.

It's fine if you weren't aware of her

at the beginning.

But now,

you still have no idea.

Doing great things

is like cooking food.

If you lose patience,

you'll lose control over the fire.

The drum has sounded three times.

It's time to take a break.

These clothes

aren't urgently needed anyway.

You can continue embroidering tomorrow.

At our age,

we can't stay up late.

If you get sick,

when Yuru comes back,

she will blame me

for not taking good care of you.

Here.

Be good.

She won't come back.

Madam.

I know.

I know everything.

I've been mending this

for three years.

She will never wear it again.

Madam.

Are you recovered?

You remember now?

She won't come back.

I'm not sound of mind.

That's why I always feel

Yuru is by my side.

The past three years

was like a long dream.

Madam.

I've been a burden.

We're family.

Don't say that.

Ruixue.

Go get the physician from Ningzhou

to come back.

Tell him that Madam has recovered.

Tell him to prescribe more medicine.

Yes.