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[A Journey To Love]

[Episode 11]

Ruyi.

Good. Very good.

-Ruyi. -Ren Ruyi!

Your Highness!

Don't come over!

Go after them!

Ruyi.

Ruyi, don't fall asleep.

Back then, my mother died in her sleep.

I'm still alive.

Great.

I have some medicine that can heal wounds.

When I left, Qingyun gave it to me to save my life.

Why haven't you run away?

Aren't you afraid of death?

Because I believe you won't kill me.

Why?

I'm the best assassin in Scarlet Guards.

But...

you are also my master.

Ruyi.

Ruyi.

Leave.

Ruyi.

Ruyi!

Ruyi!

Ruyi!

Ruyi.

[Yuzhou in the State of An]

Princess,

other ladies pick jewellery

and lanterns.

It's fine that you don't like these.

But His Majesty and Noble Consort have sent people here.

They asked when you will meet Marquis Changqing.

What's the hurry?

Tell them we'll talk about it in a few days.

Come on, let's drink.

Come on. Cheers.

I have something to do.

Go back first.

Who is this lady?

I don't know her.

You're finally here.

What happened?

We had a fight with Beauty.

She was injured.

She took Her Highness as a hostage and ran away.

I noticed the situation was unfavorable,

so I made a scene.

I told them bandits kidnapped Her Highness

and sent someone to inform you.

Except the two of them, you fought with her too?

She's a Scarlet Guard.

Qian sent us away on purpose.

It's not entirely your fault.

But the most important thing now is to find them.

Wait.

Someone is coming.

Your Highness.

Your Highness!

-Your Highness. -Your Highness.

Yuan... Mr. Ning.

Why are you hurt?

It's not me. It's Ruyi.

She's badly injured.

She'll die soon. Go save her.

Hurry.

Okay, don't worry.

Shisan, take her back.

Okay.

Get me a horse.

If you want to save her, kill me first.

Empress Zhaojie. Empress Zhaojie.

Save me.

How can I save you?

You're badly injured.

Your two tendons are broken.

I will survive, Empress Zhaojie.

You have forgotten what I told you.

I told you

not to fall in love with a man easily.

You have forgotten everything.

It's a taboo for a killer to fall in love.

If you make a mistake,

you will die.

This time,

even I can't save you.

Empress Zhaojie.

Don't go.

I said I must go save her.

You've been blinded by Ren Ruyi.

But we haven't.

It's my utmost compassion

to let her die outside.

She never wanted to hide her identity.

I asked her to work with me.

So you knew she is a Scarlet Guard long ago.

I knew it long ago.

She is indeed the former Left Emissary of Scarlet Guards, Ren Xin.

But if she wants to harm us,

she would have done it long ago.

Why would she wait till now?

Besides, she has already betrayed and left Scarlet Guards.

And it's possible that she betrays us.

She won't.

What makes you so sure?

I guarantee with my life.

Have you forgotten

who fought side by side with us at Tianxing Gorge?

Is there such a foolish spy in this world?

So,

I trust her

as much as I trust you.

Today, I must save her no matter what.

If you want to stop me,

kill me first.

Boss, the tracker butterfly.

Ruyi!

Ruyi.

You're awake.

Don't move.

If we stop halfway, you'll die.

I'd rather die.

It's okay.

It's just the backfire of the internal force

as we suddenly stopped.

Come on.

Stop acting.

The night before last, you said those words to Yu Shisan on purpose

because you wanted me to hear it, right?

You're lying to me.

You're using me.

You made me trust you defencelessly.

What companions?

What trust?

Fake.

It's all fake.

I trust you.

I know you approached Scarlet Guards

to find out

who killed Ling Long.

Qian Zhao and the others just misunderstood you.

But I trust you. I really trust you.

I don't need your trust.

Ruyi, listen to me.

Calm down. Let me help you...

I am calm.

I'll kill you if you come any closer.

Fine.

Kill me.

Since you don't believe anything I say,

just kill me.

I told you.

You're my companion whom I can entrust my life to.

I will have no regrets even if you kill me.

Come on. Stab here.

Come on.

Kill me!

But no matter what happens today

and whether you're gonna kill me or not,

I will save you.

Don't come over. You are crazy.

I am crazy.

I've gone crazy when I saw you injured like this.

Do you really think I don't have the guts?

That's not what I think.

I just want to save you.

Even if I die in your hands,

I will have no regrets.

You're indeed the best assassin in Scarlet Guards.

You didn't stab my heart

or my lungs.

You bet on my professionalism.

I bet you don't have the heart.

Ruyi.

Ruyi.

Let me treat you.

It's useless.

I have internal injuries.

Listen to me.

Let me try.

Come on.

Come on.

What are you doing?

Don't move.

If we stop halfway,

we'll both get hurt.

I'm transmitting half of my internal force to you.

No need.

Even if you save me,

I won't go back with you.

I know.

I know you feel wronged.

I know you won't return to the delegation again.

But I just want to save you.

I also know

we may never meet again.

But I still hope

you can live happily and safely.

Find a man

who deserves your love.

And have a child of your own.

Leave.

I order you to go to a new place

and live happily and safely for me.

In this life,

don't easily fall in love with a man.

But

you must have a child of your own.

Shisan and the others

must think I'm crazy.

But I'm not the chief of Liudao Hall now.

I'm just Ning Yuanzhou.

Don't be sad.

It's just my wounds hurt too much.

I know.

Fool.

I'm not talking about you.

I'm talking about myself.

I know that too.

It smells so good. I can smell it even though it's in the jar.

Pear Blossom Wine is Yuzhou's specialty.

His Majesty summoned me this morning.

Maybe he thinks he's been cold to me for long enough.

So he's ready to let me lead an army officially.

I'm bringing him a jar of good wine

in hopes of getting closer to my target of ending wars.

There is something wrong with these people. Be careful.

Stop.

I was just drinking here.

Who are you to judge?

Teach him a lesson.

These people obviously came prepared.

Then don't show mercy.

Retreat.

Who ordered you to do this?

You won't tell me?

Show him what you are capable of

and persuade him.

Yes.

I'll tell you. I'll tell you.

It's Princess Jin Ming who sent us here.

I knew it.

Why does Princess Jin Ming have a grudge against you?

Last year on the Dragon Boat Festival,

in order to please His Majesty,

I disguised myself as a civilian of Shazhong Tribe

and took her ball at the horse racing party.

And a few days ago,

I punished some people of Shaxi Tribe.

What should we do with them?

Tie them up

and take them to my tent first.

Okay.

Where are we going?

Let me keep you in suspense.

You'll know later.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Tongguang, you came at the right time.

This is the niece of Noble Consort

and the daughter of Duke Chu.

She's Chu Yue, Princess Jin Ming.

She's your cousin to some extent.

The weather is nice today.

Do you want to join us in horse racing?

Cousin?

I didn't see that.

His Majesty wants to see me. Excuse me.

Yue, don't take it to heart.

That's how he is.

Him?

He is not worthy.

What do you think of his talent and appearance?

Is there any misunderstanding between you two?

It's not a misunderstanding.

It's a grudge.

Let's go.

Wait.

Noble Consort specially asked me

to take this route with you,

so that you can

meet each other first.

Why do you have a grudge?

Why should I meet him first?

You have been bestowed a marriage by His Majesty, right?

Isn't he just a Yulin guard?

His Majesty said he would bestow a marriage

to Marquis Changqing on me.

The title His Majesty gave Tongguang

is Marquis Changqing.

A marriage?

What? You don't agree?

I dare not.

I'm just surprised.

After all, a noble lady like Princess Jin Ming

is good enough to be the crown princess.

How could she be interested in me?

I know your father's family is not upper-class.

That's why I want you

to marry someone from a powerful family.

Princess Jin Ming?

But didn't she just ask someone to...

No need to say more.

I can't disobey His Majesty's order.

But...

I dislike her.

She wants to kill me.

Apart from these two aspects,

I can benefit a lot from being the son-in-law of Duke Chu.

Looks like the old man wants to use me again.

That's why he's investing heavily.

After getting 100,000 taels of gold from the State of Wu,

he wants a war again.

Our emperor

always likes wars of injustice.

You can have military power.

Isn't it a good thing for you?

Due to the Tianmenguan Battle,

a lot of manpower and money are needed.

And the old man wants to loot other states.

The civilians at the border

will suffer again.

Congratulations, Marquis Changqing.

In the future,

we'll be family.

You must be very satisfied

and happy

with this marriage.

You're right.

It's the grace of His Majesty.

I'm very grateful.

♫If the world is like a wave♫

♫Drowning the past♫

♫Who will steer the boat with me into the distance♫

♫Look through the world filled with clouds♫

♫The blade's glint hides the tears♫

♫Love is a lie between one's lips♫

♫Searching for normality between life and death for you♫

♫I waited, but I couldn't have♫

♫Two people for eternity♫

♫I waited and I got♫

♫This long journey where one shadow became two♫

♫At the end of the road, it's a dream♫

♫Even if we're not destined, it can't be forgotten♫

♫I thought I saw through fate♫

♫But when I wake from the dream, I'm still lost♫

♫Who will drink with me half a lifetime's wind and frost♫

♫Exchange myself for a sliver of light♫

♫If love does exist♫

♫Let's look back in our next life♫

♫Rain covers the sound of my heartbeat♫

♫Farewells bring new wounds♫

♫Love is the trembling of fingertips when we separate♫

♫I waited, but I couldn't have♫

♫Two people for eternity♫

♫I waited and I got♫

♫This long journey where one shadow became two♫

♫At the end of the road, it's a dream♫

♫Even if we're not destined, it can't be forgotten♫

♫I thought I saw through fate♫

♫But when I wake from the dream, I'm still lost♫

♫Who will drink with me half a lifetime's wind and frost♫

♫Exchange myself for a sliver of light♫

Maybe

we will never meet again.

♫If love does exist♫

But I still hope

♫Let's look back in our next life♫

you can live happily and safely.

Find a man

who deserves your love.

And have a child of your own.

♫The dream lingers for a while♫

♫Teardrops fall onto the robe after the farewell♫

♫Have you ever promised♫

♫Two passionate hearts staying together forever♫

On the 15th day of the lunar month in 3 months,

♫Who will drink with me half a lifetime's wind and frost♫

a secret file about Empress Zhaojie will be put

on the beam of Wofo Temple in An Capital.

♫Exchange myself for a sliver of light♫

I hope you are healthy

and live a worry-free life.

♫If love does exist♫

♫Let's look back in our next life♫

She's still alive.

Boss Ning,

I have never disobeyed

the orders you gave.

But this time,

I don't understand you.

I didn't have your permission. So I didn't say anything.

Give me an explanation.

First,

Ruyi is indeed the former Left Emissary of Scarlet Guards, Ren Xin.

But 5 years ago,

she was framed and had to fake her death and leave.

Second,

I asked her to cooperate with me.

She teaches Her Highness everything about the State of An.

I help her take revenge.

Third,

I have repeatedly verified it.

She did kill a few people of Liudao Hall.

But they were Zhao Ji's henchmen.

There is no grudge between her

and anyone in the delegation.

Whether it's Liudao Hall

or Scarlet Guards,

we all are tools of those powerful people.

There are many things in which we can't follow our heart.

You should know that.

Fourth,

she disguised herself as a Scarlet Guard of Tianji Branch

just to find out where her enemy is.

She didn't tell anyone anything about the delegation.

She was a Scarlet Guard.

Why did she disguise herself as a Scarlet Guard?

You want me to let it go just because you said there is no grudge between us?

Sun Lang's father,

Chai Ming,

and those brothers of the Paths.

Have you calculated

how many people were killed by An people?

She is not from the State of An.

She was sold to Scarlet Guards back then.

She had no choice.

It's the fate of a spy to serve his own master.

Have we never killed the people of Scarlet Guards?

Scarlet Guards stole the military information.

On the battlefield at Tianmenguan,

thousands of soldiers died.

If they didn't spread the rumor to frame us,

Chai Ming wouldn't have been considered a traitor

after his death.

Was it Scarlet Guards that got them killed?

Wasn't it Eunuch Hu who sold the military information?

If His Majesty hadn't listened to slanders

and fought the enemy rashly,

they wouldn't have ended up like this, right?

I can't believe you're questioning His Majesty for her.

Yes.

I'm a member of Liudao Hall.

His Majesty is my master.

But in my heart,

the lives of civilians, brothers, and friends

are more important than his life.

Besides, Ruyi has nothing to do with any of this.

You're so obsessed with Ren Ruyi

that you have even forgotten which side you are on.

We've been brothers for years.

Am I a man

who can be easily fascinated by someone

and who can't tell right from wrong?

Tell me.

Am I?

If Ruyi really wanted to harm us,

she would have done it long ago.

Qian Zhao,

have you forgotten

she saved you at Tianxing Gorge?

She saved all of us.

Sun Lang,

who took Her Highness back

when we were given sleeping drugs?

Shisan,

who went to Qingjing Mountain with you

and caught a poisonous snake to save Yuan Lu?

So tell me.

She risked her life to help the delegation.

Why can't I save her?

Why can't I help her?

She is a person

who doesn't trust others easily.

But because of you,

you, and you,

she's willing to trust you

and take you as her companions.

But you tried to kill her.

Do you know how sad

and how painful she is?

Is this what the members of Liudao Hall should do?

Huh?

Mr. Du.

I'm going to check on him.

Don't argue with Qian.

I thought

he was not very close to us

since he left Heaven Path long ago.

He was drunk last night.

That's when I found out

he has always regarded Chai Ming and the others

as his biological brothers.

But he's very deep

and he always gives a cold face.

He keeps everything in his heart

and never tells anyone.

I know.

I decided to go to the State of An

in order to clear the names of Chai Ming and the others.

Give Qian some more time.

I believe he will figure it out.

By the way,

it was quite a scene yesterday.

How did you deal with An people?

Don't worry.

People outside think bandits

suddenly attacked the delegation.

Now except the members of the caravan,

most of the people in the delegation

don't know that Beauty is a Scarlet Guard.

Chief Clerk Du went directly to Shentu Chi,

insisting that he was behind this

and he kidnapped Her Highness to sabotage the peace talk between the two states.

After hearing that,

Shentu Chi changed his attitude immediately.

He swore that he has nothing to do with it

and sent someone to serve Her Highness.

He said he would come to visit Her Highness in person later.

Now,

he's probably investigating the bandits we fabricated.

Good.

Let them investigate then.

There must be a spy

among the maids sent by An people.

Shisan,

this is the human skin mask

Ruyi used when she met with Scarlet Guards.

Find a fake corpse later.

Put the mask on his face

and send it to the crematory.

Okay.

Yuan Lu.

Later, you disguise yourself as Ruyi

and go out to walk around.

Then the spy will think

the person who met with her is dead

and won't suspect Ruyi's identity.

Okay.

Do you think

we can see Beauty again?

She has 3 fatal wounds.

I used up my internal force to keep her alive.

What do you think?

Ruyi must be sad now.

When we were having mutton together last time,

she was so happy and danced with us.

But now...

I'm going to check on Her Highness.

I didn't sleep last night.

I wonder where Ruyi is now

and if her wounds have healed.

Mr. Du,

without Ruyi,

what should I do in the future?

I need to meet Shentu Chi later.

I'm worried that I might give myself away.

Your Highness,

you should have faith in yourself.

After what happened last night,

you can still remain calm.

Meeting Shentu Chi is just a piece of cake.

Fine.

Your Highness,

I have a request.

I know you hate Shentu Chi.

But when you see him later,

if he offers you an invitation,

like going to a banquet,

you must promise him

as long as I'm not against it.

Why?

The diplomatic relations between 2 states

depend on not only power,

but also strength.

Our state was defeated by the State of An.

We have been outshone in terms of power.

That's why Shentu Chi was so arrogant before.

But now he wants to visit you.

He just wants to test your reaction.

I see.

I need to let An people know that I'm not a coward.

And maybe it'll be more convenient for the delegation to do things in the future.

Your Highness, you are so smart.

No offense.

When we just set off,

I doubted whether you are competent enough

to be the emperor's envoy.

But I can see

you've become better after everything that has happened.

You are indeed the daughter of the late emperor.

Really?

I dare not lie to you.

Your Highness,

Mr. Ning asked Miss Ren to be your teacher.

He's really flexible

and wise.

But I didn't expect

that Miss Ren is...

There is something I don't understand.

After knowing

Ruyi was the Left Emissary of Scarlet Guards,

why are you not as angry as Qian and the others?

On the contrary, you spoke highly of her.

Because I always remember what the late emperor said.

We shouldn't judge a person

based on where he comes from,

but what he says and does

and what he can do for civilians.

Miss Ren risked her life

for the delegation along the way.

That's exactly why

I believe her sincerity for you

and the delegation.

Thank you for telling me this, Mr. Du.

This

was found in the yard.

When Ruyi was injured,

she said something in a daze.

But I can tell

this is for you.

Shisan told me about what happened between you.

I think she

wanted to apologize to you with this candy rabbit.

Did she hit me

because she's a Scarlet Guard?

No.

Because Empress Zhaojie is someone she respects very much.

Their relationship

is like the relationship between me and Yuan Lu.

I shouldn't have cursed Empress Zhaojie.

Yuanzhou,

Chief Clerk Du taught me a lot just now.

I think I understand a few things.

But

I still don't know

whose fault

it is.

Actually, it's no one's fault.

It's just fate.

But

you just need to remember that Ruyi is very nice to you.

That's enough.

Your Highness,

Shentu Chi is waiting outside.

The people of the delegation are also waiting outside.

Okay.

I'll go now.

It's inconvenient for me to go with you.

But Shisan and Qian Zhao will protect you.

I'm not afraid.

I will deal with Shentu Chi properly.

Only in this way

can I be worthy of what Ruyi taught me.

And that candy rabbit.

Okay, go.

Boss.

Boss, are you okay?

I'm fine.

I used up my internal force.

And I got hurt when I went to save Ruyi.

I feel much better after spitting out stagnant blood.

I'm going to ask Qian to get you some medicine.

Come back.

They are dealing with An people there.

We can't let them find out about us.

But you...

I'm fine.

Clean up the blood later.

Don't make them worried.

Don't worry.