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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 46]

What a brilliant idea,

using a decoy of Li Deyun.

Your Majesty, you came up with the Danfeng Tower scheme first, and I just added one little detail.

To be precise, I didn't come up with it all by myself.

- Comrades. Tomorrow, we're going to demand a settlement. - Yes, right!

- Let's go to Danfeng Tower. - Go to Danfeng Tower!

- Yeah, right! - Come on! Bottoms up!

Your Majesty, can you hold on?

That's right.

Even if I'm going to die, I won't die until I get there.

Good.

So is there anything you need my help with?

Yes.

What is it?

Once under house arrest,

how will I get out?

You've kept Gao Ping with you for so long, and you still haven't succeeded in buying him off?

How do you know I'm keeping him on purpose?

He's too obedient.

He knows everything he needs to know.

But of the things he shouldn't know, he knows nothing.

Gao Ping, go to my study.

In the third drawer on the left, there's something. Go get it.

Then you can choose to give it to me or keep it for yourself.

He has a younger sister. And their family was poor.

To keep him from starving, his sister sold herself into slavery. She then disappeared.

Chai, you are still alive!

I ordered someone to send Chai to Gao Ping's house.

I asked him if he wanted to go down in history

or die quietly in the palace.

And Eunuch Gao chose the former.

I'm sure Han Ding...

has told you everything.

But what I didn't expect was

that you would return with Ziyi Bureau to help me.

Some people will gather at Danfeng Tower to make trouble.

Minister Li Deyun, as Chancellor, will certainly show up to deal with it.

This time around, Minister Li is a major player.

Qiu Ziliang plans to do something to Minister Li.

So His Majesty's aim this time is to get rid of Qiu Ziliang.

Cheng Ruoyu, when Minister Li shows up, Qiu Ziliang's side will definitely make a move.

I'm afraid something might happen in the melee, and Minister Li's life will be in danger.

I have a plan. I think it can save his life.

Your Majesty, if I hadn't gone to Han Ding,

were you planning to keep everything from me?

Lately, I've been feeling very confused.

I don't understand why Yanzhi would save me.

What is she hiding in her mind?

And why did Your Majesty join forces with Yanzhi and Prince Guang?

Isn't Prince Guang the third person?

You still can't tell me?

Right?

I think...

it's time to tell you.

For this matter, except for me,

no one else in the world knows about it.

Wang Yang's death...

was a step in the Zhaolu scheme.

Ruoqing!

Ruoqing!

Ruoqing!

There, Your Highness!

It was Li Xu who came up with the Zhaolu scheme.

In the name of Zhaolu,

the scheme was to force Qiu Ziliang into the pavilion and kill him.

But the late emperor was afraid of reprisals should the scheme fail.

So the late emperor risked his life

to leave something for the Xing Dynasty.

And that something is Your Majesty.

The late emperor ordered me to follow the example of Gou Jian, enduring hardship to plan retaliation.

And told Wang Yang to act when the opportunity arose.

Wang Yang was my teacher.

He joined the plot for my sake.

So we made a pact. Should the scheme fail,

we would let out the news of the imperial edict

to attract the attention of Qiu Ziliang.

That's why Han Yue took the imperial edict

and went to Teacher's house.

Teacher told me.

If I wanted Qiu Ziliang to trust me completely,

I had to kill him "myself" in front of Qiu Ziliang.

That's why…

That's why I and Qiu Ziliang chased and killed you.

But you went with a specially-made arrow.

Yes.

But I didn't expect that Qiu Ziliang would make the first move,

and shot Teacher to death.

So Your Majesty beat him to it to shoot me first.

That's how I survived.

Then what about Yanzhi? How was she involved? What's the connection to her?

Yanzhi, she's also the daughter of a loyal and wise minister.

She's the same as Wu and I?

Yu'er.

- Yanzhi... she's… - Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, Concubine Shu has taken poorly.

Your Majesty!

[HANYUAN HALL]

Your Majesty, what about the Divine Army and Jiangqi Camp?

How's Yanzhi?

It's her myocardium. She's okay for now, but still very weak.

Yu'er, stay with her.

I have to get back to where I'm supposed to be, to finish the play.

Yes.

- You may all leave. - Yes, Master.

Yanzhi, I'm back.

Do you still remember that

I once told you that in this world,

I had many people I trust.

Qiu Yanzhi, have you never trusted anyone?

Even if this Duke of Chu is your godfather you may not trust him. Right?

So what?

It's all right. I'm not like you.

In this world, there have been many who, when they've spoken,

I've believed.

At that time, you must have thought I was stupid.

But I want to tell you now that

you are also someone I trust.

Although I trusted the wrong people before,

including my aunt, and…

But this time, I will not be swayed by anyone.

I believe my trust in you is justified.

You know what?

When I was at Jiangqi Camp, I saw so many mechanisms

and they all looked so familiar to me.

Because every single one of them, you forced me to solve,

and you built them with me.

That saved me.

That day, if one of those mechanisms had been false

or had not existed, I would have died.

I was overjoyed when I came out, because it was more proof

that it's Qiu Ziliang who's trying to sow discord.

I know that you didn't lie to me.

Because if you were trying to use me

or trying to trick me,

why would you expose your secret weapon to me?

I just don't understand

why Qiu Ziliang tried so hard to make me hate you.

Aunt even used her death to frame you.

And His Highness Guang and His Majesty, they begin speaking and then hesitate.

What's the reason for it?

Yanzhi, please wake up quickly.

All right?

Teach me again like you did before.

Yanzhi!

Yanzhi!

You're awake!

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry!

It's okay. It's okay. Let's not cry.

We still have to work together against the eunuch.

Look, I'm fine. All right?

We're both fine. No more tears.

- No more tears. - Wait!

Ruoling, leave here!

It's too dangerous. Heng'an is too dangerous.

Then I have all the more reason to stay.

Listen to me. Go find Yan Xiu.

Yan Xiu promised me that he will protect you with his life.

Go to him. And then you two leave Heng'an immediately.

You do have something you're hiding from me, don't you?

What's the reason?

What's the reason you risk your life to protect me, to save me, and to help me?

You know me. I won't give up until I find the answer.

If you don't tell me, I'll keep asking and investigating

until I find out the truth.

Yanzhi.

Okay.

I'll tell you.

But not now. Wait till tomorrow.

If you and I are still alive tomorrow,

I'll tell you everything.

Why tomorrow?

Because there's someone...

arriving in Heng'an tomorrow.

Little Number Nine.

Little Number Nine.

Little Number Nine.

Wake up, Little Number Nine.

Little Number Nine!

Wake up!

Little Number Nine!

Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!

Little Number Nine. What's wrong with you?

Even you...

have left me?

You think...

my military power has been taken away.

So you turned against me.

You've all turned against me!

Good!

Great!

It's great!

Qi Yan!

Qi Yan!

Good!

That's good!

- Left Rook! - Your Grace!

You go… Go and kill Zhang Zhonglu and those other old bastards!

Bring their heads to me…

and you will be Camp Guardian.

Your Majesty, it's getting cold. Go back inside and rest.

Many years ago, the night before the Zhaolu Incident,

it was raining heavily.

My brother the emperor, was also here alone, watching the rain.

I watched him from a distance.

I didn't dare to approach. And I couldn't have anyway.

I wondered then what he was thinking.

The late emperor must have been thinking the same thing

as Your Majesty is now.

But what I'm thinking is that

I'm much luckier than he was.

Zheng Lu, Li Xu… They were both mediocre men.

But I've had Teacher, Li Deyun,

and you.

♫ Isn't it a little bizarre ♫

♫ Sun, moon, and stars hanging by the ears ♫

♫ If time didn't didn't stop in the wind ♫

The customs are now harmonious.

And the dynasty is peaceful and prosperous.

Listening to Flower-Picking Song again.

It's all about the peace and prosperity of the dynasty.

♫ Cover you with my shadow ♫

♫ Letting my heartbeat sing softly ♫

Yu'er… one day,

I'll give you and this world…

a time of peace and prosperity.

I believe you.

♫ I may lose the chance to be with you forever ♫

♫ How many bonds between Heaven and Earth ♫

♫ Make much ado about nothing just for someone's company ♫

Then will you stay with me and enjoy that time of peace?

♫ No matter how wide Heaven and Earth is, it's not enough ♫

Your Majesty, don't forget that I am your Sword-Bearer.

♫ Abandon my poise ♫

♫ Real affection may not look exciting ♫

♫ But is adorable just the same ♫

The two of us… are meant to be together forever.

This is fate.

♫ With the flickering light as my only companion ♫

♫ Neither too cold nor too warm ♫

♫ Don't let the long... ♫

Since it's fate…

It's fate that…

sent you to my side,

It's also fate…

that makes the two of us wander around.

but remain inseparable.

♫ Then don't waste time ♫

♫ Fighting fate ♫

♫ Embraces can be hard ♫

♫ And I'm full of missing thoughts ♫

♫ No matter how short life is ♫

♫ My promise to you will last forever ♫

♫ Love will never go bad ♫

♫ As long as I'm around ♫

♫ The sun and the moon will never fall ♫

♫ And disturb our dreams in this life ♫

♫ Don't let the long, worrisome sigh ♫

♫ Complete sweet nothings on our behalf ♫

[ENJOY HIGH PRESTIGE, COMMAND UNIVERSAL RESPECT]

Tonight's mission demands success. No failure!

Yes, Sir!

Let's go!

[JIANGQI CAMP]

[LEFT ROOK]

Who are you?

It's started.

His Majesty has started. What about you, Your Highness?

Some things come to you of their own accord, and you can't refuse them.

Your Highness, you should make your decision sooner rather than later.

There is one thing missing.

The one thing that matters most.

Your Grace, I've got Zhang Zhonglu's head.

Your Grace, am I now Camp Guardian?

Fine.

Thanks, Your Grace.

♫ I hold my hands to keep them warm during the winter ♫

♫ My thoughts about you make the spring breeze enchanting ♫

♫ Shooting the golden arrow towards the sunny sky ♫

♫ Enjoying my time being with you ♫

♫ Black and white looks hazy in the mirror ♫

♫ But the feelings of sorrow and joy will change after one night ♫

♫ Let's seal up the past ♫

♫ And cherish this morning even more ♫

♫ Yesterday's whispers are getting close ♫

♫ The lonely army cannot hide the light rhyme ♫

♫ Why would fate torture the people behind them? ♫

♫ Why would it also show mercy to them? ♫

♫ Human trivialities are difficult to end ♫

♫ Love and hate can both be harmful ♫

♫ And the floating weed that ripples ♫

♫ Is clearly just like my heart ♫

♫ To me, life and death ♫

♫ Are like the clouds and smoke in the sky ♫

♫ There is no rush to blow away the wind ♫

♫ I'll burrow into your dreams first ♫

♫ This tiny piece of thought ♫

Your Majesty, it's time for morning court.

♫ But each other's belief ♫

Help me get changed.

♫ The wind and rain cut a wisp of red ♫

♫ Which also cuts the wind ♫

♫ You have not yet felt the love ♫

♫ But it has been cast into my dream ♫

Qi Yan, Qi Yan.

Yesterday you took away my power.

Today you want to resume the morning court.

Have you made the arrangements?

Your Grace, the Divine Army has assembled.

- They await your orders. - Good!

I'll teach you

what morning court really is!

His Majesty the Emperor has arrived!

Long live His Majesty the Emperor!

All rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Why are so many absent?

Where's General Zhang?

The Duke of Chu has arrived!

- Your Grace. - Your Grace.

Who else does Your Majesty want to see?

Lord Qiu, I seem to remember that I had ordered you

to stay at home and reflect on your mistakes.

Your Majesty, you did say so.

But I heard that last night,

in Heng'an City, many generals died.

I'm worried about Your Majesty's safety

and have come to guard you.

Heng'an City is in chaos now.

General Zhang died all of a sudden!

You Ministers,

you must be careful.

- Yu'er. - Your Majesty.

- Take General Zhang's head away and bury it properly. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Wait!

You can't touch this head!

An emissary from Zhenwu is here to see Your Majesty!

Greetings, Your Majesty!

Long live His Majesty the Emperor!

- Rise. - Thank you, Your Majesty!

Princess Misha!

I've heard that Your Majesty's birthday is on the second day of the next lunar month.

I have been ordered by General Liu to present this, your gift.

This is the Golden Horse Crest of Zhenwu, which allows Your Majesty to deploy 80,000 troops at will.

Those troops are now at your disposal, Your Majesty.

Princess Misha,

how are you still alive?

Yes.

Your Grace, you didn't expect that. Right?

I'm not dead.

You imprisoned me, hunted me like an animal,

His Majesty found some poor lookalike to die in my place.

That's how I was able to escape and return home.

My face is...

like this because of your hunting dog, Left Rook!

Today… I have come here today to ask you for an explanation.

Thank you for your help, Lord Qiu.

You are the reason my Zhenwu vassals are so loyal to me.

The Zhenwu Army is not in Heng'an. What can they do to me?

How do you know they're not in Heng'an?

If I can come here, the army can come here as well.

Lord Qiu, if you don't believe it, you can check for yourself outside the hall.

Duke of Chu,

while killing people indiscriminately,

you never stopped to check outside the city gates, did you?

You! Trash!

Trash! What are you all good for!

Mind yourself.

Here in the court, how dare you be so rude?

Rude?

I've always been like this. Doesn't Your Majesty know that?

I could kill General Zhang, General Ma, and General Wang.

So I can do anything to you at any time.

Your Grace Lord Qiu, are you sure it was General Zhang you killed?

I'm afraid that Left Rook's eyesight is poor.

What if he killed the wrong person again?

Someone! Where is the General of the Divine Army?

- Let go of me! - Hurry up and move!

- Move! - Go!

Move!

- Behave yourself! - Hurry up!

- Move! - Get down on your knees!

- Behave! Kneel down! - Kneel down!

[BRAVERY]

By order of His Majesty, we are to purge those who have plotted rebellion.

Those who disobey... will be killed without mercy.

Qi Yan, you're good.

You really think you can beat me?

I've told you...

I will win!

You're wrong.

As long as I'm alive, you'll never win.

Not with the Yu girl,

and not with this bunch of good-for-nothings in and outside the court!

You can't do anything to me.

If you don't believe me, then try.

Princess Misha, it seems you have more lives than a cat.

I've tried to kill you so many times, but you just won't die.

You're really great.

It seems that the position of empress will certainly be yours.

[HANYUAN HALL]

Stop!

- Kill him! - Get him!

- Stop! - Catch him!

Stop!

- Catch him! - Don't run!

Kill them! Kill them all!

Kill them! Kill them all!

[HANYUAN HALL]

[HANYUAN HALL]

Close the Palace Gate!

[DANFENG TOWER]

Kill them all for me!

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♫ 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 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 ♫

♫ 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 ♫