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♫ The silky moonlight and the chilly breeze ♫

♫ Are just like a mirage, slowly swallowing the canoe into the horizon ♫

♫ Listen to the petals drop, with no deliberation comes no vision ♫

♫ Is where I'm going the place I want to be ♫

♫ The country will look different if you leave or stay ♫

♫ The universe has no emotion and is unwilling to change for us ♫

♫ Staring at the sky together and feeling the time get slower ♫

♫ With one glimpse, the city of Chang'an can be wiped out ♫

♫ The mindless world, the thriving society, and me ♫

[STAND BY ME]

[EPISODE 35]

Prince Guang has arrived.

I'm sorry.

I've failed you.

I was incompetent…

and caused you suffering.

And Yu'er,

I wanted to save her,

but in the end, I failed that, too.

What are you doing?

Doing her death makeup.

It's the last thing that I can do for her.

Her name isn't Yu'er.

Her name is Wang Ruoling.

She's my sister.

My biological sister.

Your Grace.

I really didn't expect,

after one dynamic round, the throne

would go to you like this.

His Majesty will recover.

Seems like your uncle-nephew relationship

is still strong?

His Highness Prince Guang, who lived in seclusion from the world,

will have to come to terms with this.

The poison that Chief Chancellor sent, after it was injected into the body,

it will have reacted with the pill that Yu'er took beforehand.

Bleeding from the nose and mouth occur,

and breathing is stopped temporarily,

giving the appearance of death.

Let me go. I want to go save Ruoling!

Yanzhi, listen to me.

How will you rescue her?

By snatching her out of Qiu Ziliang's hands tearfully and out of your wits?

Don't rescue her,

kill her.

Use His Majesty's bottle of poison.

As long as she took the antidote in time she'd be able to wake up.

Qiu Ziliang was still suspicious

and he personally dealt her one more blow.

Thankfully, Yu'er was wearing a soft protective armor

which saved her life.

Qi Yan personally shot the both of you back then.

And now, your sister has become his confidant.

And until now, you and your sister were at each other's throats.

Heart-wrenching, isn't it?

What do you intend to do next?

Will you tell Yu…

Will you tell Ruoling the truth?

She's so devoted and loyal to Qi Yan.

She definitely won't believe me.

She's already suffered so much.

Now that I've found her,

I have to protect her

and keep her from any more pain.

Your Majesty. Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, you're finally awake.

His Majesty's awake!

I've got to wait for Yu'er to come back.

Dying now is unacceptable.

The first toast.

Thank you, Your Highness, for collecting my grandfather's corpse and burying him.

The second toast.

Thank you, Your Highness, for saving my sister,

protecting her so she might grow up peacefully and safely.

The third toast.

Thank you, Your Highness,

for stopping me from making a big mistake today.

Your kindness and mercy,

I, Ruoqing, shall never forget.

Ruoqing,

you know what I want.

If you really want to thank me…

That is the only thing that I cannot give my consent to.

Ruoqing, you've found your sister.

Now, in this world,

you are no longer alone.

Why don't you leave Heng'an together with Ruoling,

find a good place and spend the rest of your lives there?

Why must you be so obsessed with taking revenge?

Ruoling's survival

is not enough to make up for the complete annihilation of the Wang family.

Besides,

you know that it's too late now.

Even if I want to leave,

Qiu Ziliang wodn't let me.

How would I then live?

Living in hiding with my sister,

leading a surreptitious existence?

Go to the Arab empire. Go to the Tibetan empire.

The world is so large. There's more than the Xing Dynasty.

But those places aren't my home.

Yanzhi.

You're awake.

Qiu Ziliang struck you in the chest.

You should thank Prince Guang for his medicine.

I didn't die?

Thank you too, Yanzhi.

And His Majesty's concealable armor.

Qi Yan gave you the armor?

After he was stabbed by Shi Yuan,

as a precaution,

I went to the armory to steal it.

Before I left, His Majesty took it off and gave it to me.

His Majesty treats you well.

You didn't risk your life in vain.

Yanzhi, where is His Majesty?

How is he doing?

He's fine.

Listen to me.

From now on, Cheng Ruoyu no longer exists.

Why?

Because Cheng Ruoyu died by poison.

Amazing Yanzhi indeed. What a brilliant plan.

For Qi Yan's sake, you're really willing to die?

Then you should know

what is most important to him right now.

Whatever it is, from now on,

Cheng Ruoyu no longer lives in this world.

Your name will be Lingling.

You work with me from now on.

I didn't agree to this.

You have no other options left.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Huaizhi.

Your Majesty.

I have come back to serve you.

Your Majesty, you've lost weight.

Why have you come back?

I heard that Your Majesty is seriously ill.

I begged and pleaded with Master Qiu.

Eventually, Master Qiu finally agreed to let me return

to serve Your Majesty.

It's good that you're back.

I'll never leave again.

I'll serve Your Majesty forever.

If you go on crying,

I won't be able to recover.

Then I'll… smile.

I'll smile for Your Majesty.

Does it still hurt?

Not anymore.

But don't baby me like this.

I'm not quite used to it.

That little head of yours.

What nonsense runs through it all day?

Nothing.

But I find this rather strange.

You… Why are you suddenly treating me so affectionately?

You said that we're friends now, didn't you?

If we are friends, then let me leave.

Not a chance. You still need to recuperate.

But the military situation is urgent. I must go.

Lingling, listen to me.

Now, there is something of extreme importance

that you need to do.

What is this?

Qi Yan and Li Deyun intend to mobilize troops from across the empire to fight Lucong.

This is the relevant information.

For this plan to work,

we need someone extremely skilled in martial arts, especially with Qinggong.

It's best if the person knows about Zhang Jiang.

Isn't that me?

Is Qi Yan really worth you doing it, though?

Not just for His Majesty, but for the Xing Dynasty.

Then, listen to me.

Tomorrow, Le Zening will leave the capital purportedly to visit family.

She will pass by here and stay for one night before bringing you along.

Li Deyun already has a preliminary plan in mind.

Just follow her instructions.

This is my authentication object.

If you need any help, light this flare.

A Jiangqi Camp spy will get in touch with you.

Your Majesty.

Huaizhi.

Yes, Your Majesty.

What's the matter with you?

It's nothing.

You're not willing to tell me?

Forgive me, Your Majesty.

Because today is… the anniversary of a loved one's death.

That's why

I was unable to keep my emotions in check.

Forgive me, Your Majesty.

Rise.

In that case,

go take some time for yourself.

Come again tomorrow.

Seeing you so heartbroken

makes me feel bad, too.

You may go.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Does Your Majesty want to know why Eunuch Cheng was so sad?

You know why?

I do.

But it's better that Your Majesty

doesn't know about it.

Did something happen to Yu'er?

Tell me.

I asked you. Did something happen to Yu'er? Tell me now.

Yanzhi, I can't quite figure this out.

You help me and His Majesty so much,

even at the cost of betraying Qiu Ziliang.

What exactly do you want?

I want to be the empress.

I want Qi Yan's heart.

You…

Are you serious?

I've always been serious.

I have only one objective in helping the two of you.

I want you to leave Qi Yan

and never return to his side.

No way. I want to return to the palace. I want to let His Majesty know that I didn't die.

Then what, after that?

Let Qiu Ziliang kill you again right in front of His Majesty?

In order to save you, I, Prince Guang, Yan Xiu, and countless others have put our lives in danger.

Just for the sake of Qi Yan, are you going to disregard all of our lives?

Lingling.

I'm not Lingling.

You are.

From today onwards, there is no Cheng Ruoyu, only Lingling.

You can be Qi Yan's strongest and firmest helper, hiding in the dark,

helping him turn the tide and turn defeat into victory.

Your Majesty.

Today, you must take seven doses of medicine,

and endure the treatment of forty-seven acupuncture needles.

Let me make myself clear.

This medicine is extremely bitter, the acupuncture is extremely painful.

How long more do I have?

I've never met anyone

with as strong a desire to live as you, Your Majesty.

Perhaps the heavens will show mercy

and work miracles.

How long then, if there's such a miracle?

Your Majesty, around five years, give or take.

All right.

Then let's strive for another five more years.

However, Your Majesty must be prepared.

There's a possibility that you might not make it past five months.

Leaving this time,

I wonder when I'll be able to see His Majesty again.

Will it be as Yanzhi said.

Will I never be able to return to him?

The top priority right now is to quell Lucong's rebellion.

I must not fall prey to my emotions.

Cheng Ruoyu, I command you to stop thinking about ridiculous things.

Very good.

If all patients were as cooperative as Your Majesty,

us doctors would have fewer worries.

Gao Ping told His Majesty

about Cheng Ruoyu's death.

What a big mouth.

But His Majesty didn't have much of a reaction.

Lift your head.

Explain to me carefully and in detail.

What do you mean by not much of a reaction?

A-After His Majesty heard the news,

he obediently took his medicine and did his acupuncture before going to sleep.

The miracle healer said that His Majesty had a strong desire to live.

What do you think?

Your Grace was originally worried that His Majesty, after barely surviving,

would breakdown again after hearing about Cheng Ruoyu.

But based on how things look now,

he most probably wants to seek revenge.

Seek revenge?

Only the pursuit of revenge can truly stir a person.

Seems like he wants to seek revenge for the Yu'er girl.

Should we keep him around, then?

Qi Yan finds it difficult to conceal his hatred of me,

Such a person doesn't intimidate me.

But as for Prince Guang now,

from the very beginning until now I've never seen through him.

Unless absolutely necessary,

I will never replace him.

Where is my Sword of Light?

It's time to eat.

You keep coming here.

Won't it make Qiu Ziliang suspicious?

You're worried about me?

Have some porridge. Lingling.

I don't like the name Lingling.

But I like it.

I'm going to sleep.

Y-Y-You…

Finish this before sleeping.

Here.

I'm old enough to eat porridge by myself.

What is she doing?

Please don't keep staring at me like this.

It's not like I'll run away.

I haven't seen you for a long time.

Didn't you see me this morning?

You're too skinny

and have too many injuries.

Eat more.

Qiu Yanzhi, you looked all over my body?

When did you do that?

Hurry up and leave.

I've already eaten my fill.

I've got to sleep.

You'll be setting off tomorrow, and I can't accompany you.

I don't need your company.

All right. I'll be off then.

Remember to light the flare if you're in danger.

I got it.

Looking at her sister, once lost and now found,

Yanzhi was unable to conceal the joy in her heart.

But she knew that

at this point in time, she could not yet tell Yu'er the truth.

Because she hadn't taken revenge

and accomplished her life's mission.

She could not afford to be distracted because of a moment of happiness.

I'll be off.

Why do I get the feeling that

the one she likes isn't His Majesty, but me?

Qiu Yanzhi.

This all makes sense now.

[PETITIONS TO THE THRONE]

Gao Ping.

Your Majesty.

I want to pay my respects to my brother, the late emperor.

If it makes things difficult for you,

you can ask His Grace the Duke.

Right now?

Right now.

Yes, Your Majesty.

[EVERLASTING PEACE]

All of you, wait here.

I'll head in by myself.

Do not enter.

Yes, Your Majesty.

[THE MEMORIAL TABLET OF QI YUAN]

Can you take good care of yourself?

Can you take good care of your brothers and sisters?

If you win,

the Xing Dynasty will prosper!

If you lose, the Xing Dynasty perishes!

Wang Yang, Zheng Lu, I...

and the thousands who died in the Zhaolu Incident.

All of us die for the sake of your victory!

So, tell me.

Can you win?

[THE MEMORIAL TABLET OF QI ANG]

[THE MEMORIAL TABLET OF QI ANG]

Brother.

I might not be able to take good care of myself.

I might not be able to take good care of my own brothers and sisters.

However,

we will definitely win.

[THE MEMORIAL TABLET OF QI ANG]

[EVERLASTING PEACE]

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, how could you neglect your health like this?

Walking around like this.

You, too.

I was just gone for a day,

and this is how you do things?

Huaizhi, do you know where Yu'er is buried?

Your Majesty knows about Yu'er?

I heard that her body was thrown into a mass grave.

Get some men to find her.

And when you do, bring her back.

I...

want to give her a grand burial.

Yes, Your Majesty.

[EVERLASTING PEACE]

Lift.

Let's go.

While it's not yet 9:00 p.m., deliver these to her.

This trip to Lucong is too risky and dangerous.

Especially since Lingling is still seriously injured.

Even though she has her concealed armor and weapons...

It won't do.

Send some more men to protect her.

The Cannons, they're not engaged in any missions right now.

Deploy them to protect her.

Or maybe I should deliver these myself.

For all I know, I might even be able to see her.

What are you doing?

I should be the one asking you. What are you doing?

Arranging for so many pawns to protect her,

even delivering things…

Do you want to attract attention to her?

What if His Grace notices, then what?

I know. You just found your lost sister,

and you're extremely anxious for her.

However, you're going so far overboard

that I almost don't recognize you anymore.

Yanzhi, be more clear-headed.

I'm just…

I'm just too happy.

I'm so happy, Xiu.

I know.

I'm happy for you, too.

Master.

Speak.

Got it. You can go.

Qi Yan wants the body.

Give him the one we've prepared.

Yes.

Your Majesty.

Yu'er has been found.

We found Yu'er.

Where is she?

She's being transported back.

But Yu…

Say it.

When we found her in the mass grave,

I only recognized Yu'er by her sword.

She is completely disfigured.

Your Majesty.

This is the Sword of Light which was still belted at her hip.

I return it… to you,

Your Majesty.

♫ Are just like a mirage, slowly ♫

♫ Swallowing the canoe into the horizon ♫

♫ Listen to the petals drop ♫

♫ With no deliberation comes no vision ♫

♫ Is where I'm going ♫

Your Majesty!

♫ The vague road to Chang'an ♫

♫ Is empty the whole night ♫

♫ When it appears and disappears ♫

Your Majesty.

♫ Who's longing for sincerity ♫

♫ And has to run away for the rest of their life? ♫

♫ The abjection ♫

Your Majesty, don't be too sad. Your Majesty!

♫ Deserves no right to mention future ♫

♫ The country will look different ♫

♫ If you leave or stay ♫

♫ The universe has no emotion ♫

♫ And is unwilling to change for us ♫

♫ Staring at the sky together ♫

♫ And feeling the time get slower ♫

♫ With one glimpse, the city of Chang'an can be wiped out ♫

♫ The mindless world, the thriving society, and me ♫

♫ The great ocean lasts thousands of years ♫

♫ All its life wandering the world ♫

♫ There's never an end to cheating and deceiving ♫

♫ Seeing the old friend in the wine ♫

♫ The past stuck in my throat ♫

♫ I'm in a dream ♫

♫ And you're around ♫

♫ The road to Chang'an last night ♫

♫ The wind dragging my sleeve ♫

The Arab empire gave us a crystal coffin as a tribute.

♫ Holding the anxiety tight ♫

It's kept under the Ziyu Pavilion at Xingqing Palace.

After Yu'er is back…

♫ Kissing me gently ♫

♫ Let all helplessness just sink away ♫

…place her inside it for now.

♫ The country will look different ♫

♫ If you leave or stay ♫

She shall be buried…

♫ And is unwilling to change for us ♫

…together with me someday.

♫ And feeling the time get slower ♫

♫ With one glimpse, the city of Chang'an can be wiped out ♫

♫ The mindless world, the thriving society, and me ♫

Yu'er!

♫ The days pass us by ♫

♫ It is precious to firmly keep each other in mind ♫

♫ There are still fireworks at the end of the road ♫

♫ For what reason do the flowers lead the wind ♫

♫ Accompanying each other for life, through ups and downs ♫

♫ Joy can interpret this dream ♫

♫ The mindless world, the thriving society, and me ♫

Yu'er, you're supposed to be safe.

You must be safe.

I'll wait for you to come back.

​Subtitles and timing brought to you by the 💫💖Daydreaming in Chang'an💖💫 Team @viki.com

♫ Life is like a dream, how long can you indulge in it ♫

♫ With the storm roaring outside, where can you rest your soul ♫

♫ I raise my sword, but I can't cut off our ties ♫

♫ The universe is filled with nothing but the void ♫

♫ Destiny is bleak, fate shows no mercy ♫

♫ The sun rises, and the moon wanes, life is hard to forsake it ♫

♫ No iron heels can crush the fire in my heart ♫

♫ Think about the past and let time slip away ♫

♫ The past re-emerges in front of you ♫

♫ Forget as you remember ♫

♫ I cross my heart devoutly ♫

♫ Only for you to be saved ♫

♫ The past re-emerges in front of you ♫

♫ Forget as you remember ♫

♫ I cross my heart devoutly ♫

♫ Only for you to be saved ♫

♫ Only for you to be saved ♫