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(A Journey to Love)

(Episode 19)

Besides,

Miss Ru Yi was a spy all along.

I don't think she'll object to it

if you send her to bewitch Marquis Chang Qing.

Mr. Du.

Do you know how much effort I'm putting in

to stop myself from beating you up?

Mr. Ning.

Mr. Ning...

You better listen closely

to what I have to say.

I won't repeat it.

First,

women aren't objects that can be used or discarded randomly.

Under my command, Six Realms Hall

has never allowed female cavaliers to sell their bodies.

It's the same for the diplomatic team.

Second,

Ru Yi's martial arts and intellectual levels are far above mine.

I don't even have time to express my admiration for women like her.

How could I give her away as if she belonged to me?

What you said just now

was a huge humiliation to me and her.

- Mr. Ning... - Third!

I can die for the sake of Wu.

However, Ru Yi doesn't have such obligations.

She has already paid a huge price to help you, me,

Her Highness, and everyone else!

Mr. Du.

If you dare to mention that again,

don't blame me for showing you no mercy.

Okay.

Relay my order.

From now on, if anyone on the diplomatic team

dares to gossip about Marquis Chang Qing and Ru Yi,

that means they're going against me.

Okay.

Yes, Mr. Ning.

Ru Yi,

say, why would Mr. Du think of something like that?

You saved his life before this.

And, he told me he was grateful for your help

after you guys located me and brought me back.

To think that I thought he was a good guy

because of his patient teaching.

Chief Clerk Du saving me is one thing.

But feeling that a man and a woman

should stay attached after being together

is another thing.

After all, that was

what they were taught all these years.

Zheng Qing Yun also thought

that you would listen to him and obey his will

after he won your heart, right?

A man like Ning Yuan Zhou

is actually quite rare.

If so, Ru Yi,

since Yuan Zhou is so protective of you in front of others,

can you stop being mad at him?

He's the first man

to defend me like that.

I'm very grateful to him.

However, there are some things

we need to consider carefully

to know if our relationship can proceed smoothly.

If so, let's consider it together.

Can a small brain like yours even process that amount of information?

Of course.

Although I have a small brain,

there's plenty of gray matter inside.

But Ru Yi,

do you know this?

Yuan Zhou is actually very pitiful.

For the past few days,

he kept drowning himself in sorrow by himself.

And, he was distracted when we spoke to him.

You just said you were a smart girl,

but now, you're trying to trick me, huh?

I know Ning Yuan Zhou well.

If he truly wishes to drown himself in sorrow,

he won't let you guys find out.

No matter how terrible he feels,

he won't let it get in the way of business.

It's because I'm the same as him.

Look at you.

You two know each other so well.

Even so, there are plenty of disputes between you two.

It's because we truly fancy each other.

If we wish to be in a long relationship,

we cannot skip one issue after another

without resolving them.

I see.

But Ru Yi,

I still hope that you two can have a baby.

The baby will look like you with Yuan Zhou's eyes.

He'll be handsome. Isn't it fun?

I like it so much.

What?

Yuan Zhou, why are you so stubborn during such crucial moments?

I've heard everything.

The issue between you two is minor.

You have to bow and serve a fine lady like her.

Everything will fall in place once she's appeased.

It's not about bowing to her and serving her.

We didn't have an argument.

It's just that both of us need to consider our relationship carefully

if we wish to be in a long relationship.

That's the largest respect we can pay to it.

Respect?

Mutual affection is nothing like doing business, you know?

What? You think you two need to be on two sides?

The most important thing in a relationship

is to cast away all the unhappiness and distrust within your hearts.

That's how you can maintain your relationship.

If you keep this up,

don't blame me for not respecting you

and strike before you.

You think you're capable enough?

Li Tong Guang has a higher rank than you.

He's younger, more handsome,

and more devoted than you.

Even so, Ru Yi doesn't like him.

What makes you think that she'll like you?

So, you know that Li Tong Guang has a higher rank,

is younger, more handsome,

and more devoted than you too, huh?

You always say that Ru Yi has no idea

about the worldly world and relationships.

I think you're inferior to her.

When it comes to a relationship,

once you figure things out,

you'll achieve remarkable progress in a short period.

To put it bluntly,

every man on the diplomatic team is better at doting on people than you.

And I, Yu Shi San,

is best at utilizing gentle and caring maneuvers.

If you don't cherish your chances,

let's just wait and see.

How dare you?

What's wrong with that?

I'll do it.

I'll do it in front of you.

Don't forget,

you still have Jin Mei Niang.

She won't let you off if you do it.

What? You intend to visit Marquis Chang Qing personally?

That's right.

And, I will depart immediately.

It's impolite to not visit one in return.

After all, Marquis Chang Qing visited me twice when I was sick.

Now that my health is getting better,

I should visit him at his residence.

Don't worry.

Marquis Chang Qing is paranoid.

It's likely that he'll use an excuse to cancel the visit.

This way,

I can also observe what the people of An are capable of.

This is inappropriate.

Your Highness,

you should've discussed this with me beforehand.

Why did you act on your own initiative?

But I think you didn't discuss something with me too.

You invited Mr. Ning and discussed something with him in private, right?

No matter how much trouble I've caused before this,

Mr. Du, you shouldn't forget

that I'm the Imperial Envoy

that the people of An want.

Therefore,

please do not omit me if there's anything important

you need to discuss with the diplomatic team.

I will thank you in advance

on my behalf

and my brother's behalf.

Your Highness, I don't deserve it!

Your Highness, I'll remember

your instruction.

Miss Ru Yi,

I was inconsiderate before this.

I've committed a huge mistake.

Please forgive me.

I didn't act on my own initiative this time.

Her Highness was the one who came up with this idea.

I'll escort you guys there.

- But Mr. Ning... - Mr. Du.

The people of An have bullied us time and time again.

Don't you wish to teach them a lesson?

I...

I will tag along.

Initially, I intend

to bring Her Highness to see Marquis Chang Qing tomorrow.

It's better to go there now.

Since it's a surprise visit,

we can test them and see what they're capable of.

All right.

Will you go then?

I will.

However, my current identity is a princess.

It's inappropriate for me to meet other men without reason.

I'll wait for you guys on the carriage.

If so, I'll ensure Her Highness's safety.

Have you spoken with Chief?

I just persuaded Ru Yi.

I haven't had the chance to speak with him.

That's fine.

After we pay Marquis Chang Qing a visit and cause a mess,

we'll get our chances

once Chief Ning becomes happy.

Marquis Chang Qing is so annoying.

Ru Yi and Yuan Zhou were proceeding with their relationship smoothly.

They started arguing because of him.

When the people of An came yesterday,

we were in disorder.

If we can't establish our authority today,

they'll surely belittle us and make things difficult for us

when we reach there.

Therefore, we need to maintain a neat military appearance

and act swiftly today.

We shall defend Her Highness with our lives.

Understood?

Yes, sir!

Let's depart!

Please.

Don't tell me your old ailment is acting up because you drank too much?

That's not it. Don't listen to their nonsense.

- It's fine. - I...

Since when were we spouting nonsense?

Try to understand his feelings.

We have no one else to blame for this except for ourselves.

(County Office, He County)

Please notify them

that Lord Li of Wu

is here for a visit.

Marquis.

Now that he has recovered from his illness,

he's trying to establish his authority here.

They're already at our doorstep.

If we don't greet them, they'll think that we're scared of them.

Go and deal with them.

Tell them I'm busy with official affairs.

No.

Tell them that I went to enjoy myself in a nearby restaurant.

Let them wait for an hour.

We can see them after that.

Yes, Marquis.

What a spectacle we have here.

Lord Li, seems like you recovered

pretty quickly.

What's wrong?

Could it be that you wish for me not to recover from my illness?

It was just a joke.

Your Highness, I feel relieved

that you've recovered from your illness.

Your Highness, please enter the residence to see him.

Minister,

the Imperial Envoy of Wu is here.

You guys should've received him with gifts and gold.

Could it be that the Honglu Temple of An is so inferior

that it cannot differentiate between status and identities?

I'm the Imperial Envoy.

Those who humiliate me

shall die.

Your Highness, please calm down.

Minister, a marquis has a lower rank than a prince.

He should come out and receive our prince.

Where is he?

Marquis Chang Qing is having his meal outside.

I've already sent our men to notify him.

Your Highness, please wait a moment.

His Highness is here to visit him personally,

but you guys are giving excuse after excuse.

Is there something we need to know?

Mr. Du,

that sounded familiar.

The minister said the same thing when he visited us.

I'm just saying the same thing as him.

Marquis Chang Qing is new to He County and is busy with official affairs.

But now, he's drinking at this hour?

He's a pompous and dashing young general indeed.

But Marquis Chang Qing said this himself.

Fengshui in He County is bad.

Hopefully, he won't contract any "indecent" diseases.

Since Marquis Chang Qing isn't here today,

I'll come back tomorrow.

After all,

he came to visit me twice.

He deserves another visit from me.

Farewell.

Your Highness?

Your Highness!

Send His Highness back.

Yes, sir!

Ru Yi, what did you think about my performance?

Not bad.

He wanted to shut the door on me.

If so, I have to criticize him somehow.

Sorry. I forgot that he was your disciple too.

That's fine.

You had a quick reaction, and you dealt with the situation well.

You already did a great job.

Have I improved again?

Don't be too proud yet.

Master.

Marquis, I didn't mean to behave in that manner...

Leave.

Marquis.

Have you found out about Princess Hu Yang's background?

Lord De of Wu's daughter is Princess Hu Yang indeed.

However, the Crimson Guard Branch in Wu has sustained severe damage.

We cannot confirm what the princess looks like

or if she's an official in the imperial palace.

However, the princess has always been by Lord Li's side

ever since they left Capital of Wu.

She took great care of Lord Li.

They might be siblings,

but in reality, it's more like a master and her disciple.

A master and her disciple?

Marquis?

He has no right to become my master's disciple.

Marquis, didn't you say so yourself?

She's not Left Guard Ren.

She's just...

I don't care if she's Left Guard Ren or not. I won't allow it.

In this world,

my master can only be nice to me.

Relay my order to Wu Qian, the defending general of He County.

Tell him to organize his troops.

I'll bring important guests to visit them tomorrow.

Yes, Marquis.

Write a letter to them.

Tell them that I feel apologetic for not being able

to receive them today.

I'll hold a banquet at the drill ground as apology tomorrow.

Invite Lord Li and Princess Hu Yang there.

A banquet at the drill ground.

He even designated Miss Ru Yi to be there.

He must have an ulterior motive.

I was just planning to take a walk.

Oh yeah.

I'm here to return the bottle to you.

Thank you.

By the way, there's this too.

Take a look.

Come in.

Have a seat.

I think that brat

was hurt by Ying's words.

He's out to regain his pride tomorrow.

If so,

will you be there tomorrow?

I will.

If not, I don't know what he'll do to Ying.

He's been eccentric since young.

Has your cough gotten any better?

My cough is much better now.

It's all thanks to your medicine.

What's wrong?

It's nothing.

Is it the Ten-day Poison?

Have you not taken the next dose of antidote yet?

I'm fine.

It was delayed for a few days because of Zheng Qing Yun.

Don't worry.

I'll get the antidote when we reach Junzhou in An.

That Zhang Song,

he knew that anything might happen during our journey.

Can't he send someone to deliver the medicine here?

I'm not under his control.

And, I couldn't reach there in time.

That's why he's making me suffer.

People like them

always do this.

Is this why you wish to live a secluded life?

Is that all?

You know this too.

I'm tired of the imperial court's oppression in Wu.

I've decided ever since I faked my death during the war.

I decided not to waste my life

to serve those who intend to fight for the throne.

I no longer wish to be their pawn.

In the vortex of politics,

you'll be stripped of your position, imprisoned, or banished.

In the end, you have to live in misery.

My heart has gone cold since long ago.

I no longer wish to get involved.

I just want to find a secluded spot and spend my life there.

But don't misunderstand me.

I'm not saying all those so that you'll take pity on me

or dupe you into leading a secluded life with me.

I know.

I'm not someone you can dupe or abduct easily either.

I know this too.

You're traumatized.

However, you have to act as if nothing had happened

for the sake of this mission.

You have to act like what you did in the past

and laugh with the rest

while trying your best

to hide the scar that never healed.

You fancy me

not because I'm strong.

It's because I'm the same as you.

We have the same trauma.

And, we can keep each other warm.

You don't need to hide anything.

I just want to tell you

that your heart isn't cold.

It was always warm.

You don't like how the imperial court of Wu oppresses you.

And, you were disappointed by Zhao Ji's betrayal.

But when you heard that Ying was in danger,

when you heard that your brothers in Heaven Realm were maligned,

you agreed with Zhang Song's request immediately.

Even if you're in agony from the Ten-day Poison,

you're not willing to tell the rest about it.

You say that you no longer wish to get involved.

But you're always concerned about Yuan Lu's condition,

the people,

and Ying's growth.

Are you sure

your blood has gone cold?

Can you truly bear to part with

Qian Zhao, Yuan Lu, Yu Shi San,

Shi Lang, and the rest?

Can you put down everything

and lead a secluded life on an island that you've never been to?

I do wish to lead a secluded life.

But you're right.

If they're ever in danger again,

I don't think I can just sit idly by.

Here you go.

It's pine nut candy.

It can cure your weariness.

Although the issue between us hasn't been resolved yet,

you should have these candies.

All right.

It's getting late.

And, you're unwell.

You should go back and rest.

All right.

You're doing it again.

Can you say something else

besides "All right?"

I think the issue between us

can definitely be resolved.

It's because there's only

one Ren Ru Yi in this world.

There's only one Ning Yuan Zhou

in this world too.

I'll make a move now.

(Military Camp, He County)

I was away due to official affairs yesterday.

Your Highness, your trip was in vain.

I'm truly sorry about that.

That's why I held this banquet as my apology.

Your Highness, thanks for coming.

Marquis, I wonder

if you considered the proposal I mentioned last time?

Your Highness, you're too impatient.

Don't worry.

I'll definitely give you

a satisfying answer after the banquet.

I'll wait for your good news.

Lord Li, Princess Hu Yang,

please.

Please.

Lord Li, I wonder if you understand?

I have limited intellect.

I only know that this guy is wearing the Sha Zhong Tribe's outfit.

As for the rest,

I'm not sure.

They come from Northern Pan.

The people of Northern Pan live northward of Guan Mountain.

They've been appearing at our borders in the last few hundred years.

Both Wu and An are wary of them.

Our late emperor died in the battle against them before this.

That's how your founder

stole our nation and established their own.

Marquis Chang Qing, you do have an extensive knowledge

of our nation's history.

I assume it's because you miss your father's hometown.

I wonder where your ancestry homeland is?

Maybe one of my servants

comes from your hometown too.

Your Highness, although you don't know the people of Northern Pan,

I assume you know these people.

Bring them here.

Go!

- Hurry! - Go!

- Hurry! - Go!

- Hurry! - Go!

- Hurry up! - Go!

- Hurry up! - Go!

- Hurry up! - Go!

- General Yuan? - Tao Jian!

Go!

Chief Ning,

I was incompetent.

I've disgraced Six Realms Hall.

I've let you down.

I failed to protect Chai Ming.

I could only watch as they were...

Where were Chai Ming and the rest buried?

In the river beside Guide Plains.

Qian Zhao!

Since you guys are old acquaintances,

you guys

shall offer our guests a toast.

- Kneel! - Kneel!

Hold it! You're not listening, huh?

Fine! I'll whip you into submission!

Will you hold it or not?

Hold it!

You better hold it!

How dare you evade my whip?

Hold it!

- Will you hold it or not? - That's enough!

Marquis Chang Qing,

why are you doing this when you're in favor of the peace talk?

Your Highness, I thought you were mighty yesterday.

What's with the reaction?

I'm just telling them to offer you a toast.

It's not like I did anything.

Hold it!

You...

Will you hold it or not?

General Wu,

some of your soldiers are trapped in Wu too.

Do you wish for your companions

to face the same humiliations as my companions?

Those who fight for Wu

are the heroes of Wu.

We're not worthy enough to receive a toast from our heroes.

General Yuan.

To all heroes.

Bottoms up!

Bottoms up!

Marquis Chang Qing,

we've finished your toast.

Can they rest now?

Yes, they can.

However, they didn't serve us well.

Take them away

and give them ten whips each.

That's enough!

You're getting ahead of yourself here.

Marquis Chang Qing,

was this what your master had taught you?

Shut up!

Sister!

Do you think you can criticize her

just because you look like her?

It's impolite not to reciprocate the favor.

Kill me

if you're that capable.

You're only capable of disgracing yourself by using such a dirty trick.

What a joke.

His Highness came here as an envoy

so that you guys could release our ruler

as we pay the ransom.

The show can only go on if the deal is fair.

If you don't wish to make a deal,

just forget it then.

Let's go.

Stop them!

- Don't move! - Nobody moves!

Lord Li,

does Princess Hu Yang's opinion

represent the entire diplomatic team?

What my sister said

was the same as what I thought.

My wish

represents the wish of Wu.

Very good.

So, in the future, when Wu and An engage in battle again,

when bodies litter the floor,

it's all thanks to you then.

Marquis Chang Qing, do you wish to call off the peace talk?

As the State Receptionist, if you fail now,

I'm afraid everyone will relate it

to your status as the son of a noble gigolo.

Marquis!

Anyone who tries to stop us

will be going against Wu.

Let's go.

Did you see it?

Is she the one?

We can talk once we go back.

Please do not refuse our offer.

You guys are the heroes of Wu.

You guys deserve to ride the prince's carriage.

That's right.

Once we return to the courier hostel,

I'll move out of the best room

so that you guys can recuperate inside.

Please.

Watch out.

Your Highness, please.

That scoundrel,

it's only been a few years since I last met him,

but he's been getting worse.

Seems like he never took it to heart

when I taught him to be calm and collected.

He only knows how to show off and speak erratically.

Initially, he was in favor of the peace talk.

But he changed his mind.

I assume he went berserk after seeing you.

I believe that he'll calm down and treat us properly after some time.

When I was coming here,

I met an old friend I had as a Crimson Guard.

- Who was it? - It was my ex-servant, Liu Li.

I'm not sure if she recognized me or not.

And I don't know if she'll tell other people about it.

Is she still a Crimson Guard?

I'm not sure.

The incident in Qingfeng Temple

occurred a few days ago.

I assume the Crimson Guard Headquarters already received news of it.

Could she be the Crimson Guard sent here to confirm your identity?

That's very likely.

However, she didn't wear the Crimson Guard's uniform.

And, she walked to Li Tong Guang directly.

According to Mei Niang,

Li Tong Guang rarely makes contact with the current Crimson Guards.

We have to stay on our guard.

Let's return to the courier hostel for now.

Tell me.

Is she my master or not?

That's impossible.

Her eyes

and her silhouette,

she's just like my master.

She does resemble

Superior Ren greatly.

However, Superior Ren sustained a major injury

before she died at Yaoyue Tower.

She was stabbed here.

And, it was grievous.

When I was serving her,

I heard from the imperial physician

that even the Deity of Medicine

cannot erase that scar.

I saw her neck clearly just now.

There was no scar

on Princess Hu Yang's neck.

You're lying.

There's someone who actually resembles her this greatly.

I'm sure I can find a way.

You!

Teach her martial arts.

Get her a Crimson Guard uniform.

Turn her into my master!

Did you hear me?

Did you hear me?

Yes.

Yes, Marquis.

I promise you.

Once my master is back,

I can be together with her again.