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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,980 Subtitles brought to you by The Scintillating Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:03,980 --> 00:00:06,260 ~ Moonrise by Lu Hu & Huang Yali ~ 3 00:00:06,260 --> 00:00:12,410 ♫ The moonlight shines brightly on the strings of the zither that night ♫ 4 00:00:12,410 --> 00:00:18,460 ♫ You and I are teetering on the edge of loneliness ♫ 5 00:00:18,460 --> 00:00:24,750 ♫ Softly reciting the bygone days we cannot return to ♫ 6 00:00:24,750 --> 00:00:33,790 ♫ Also floating in the air is a kite with a string that has snapped ♫ 7 00:00:33,790 --> 00:00:40,120 ♫ The yearning stirs my heartstrings that night ♫ 8 00:00:40,120 --> 00:00:46,200 ♫ Love and hate whimper quietly and unrestrainedly ♫ 9 00:00:46,200 --> 00:00:52,290 ♫ To meet or not to meet, both are similarly on the edge of pain ♫ 10 00:00:52,290 --> 00:01:00,830 ♫ That umbrella that shielded me from the rain was badly damaged ♫ 11 00:01:00,830 --> 00:01:06,960 ♫ At moonrise, I meet with you ♫ 12 00:01:06,960 --> 00:01:13,060 ♫ At moonset, I could not see you anymore ♫ 13 00:01:13,060 --> 00:01:19,360 ♫ At moonrise, I endlessly yearn for you ♫ 14 00:01:19,360 --> 00:01:24,750 At moonset... at moonset... ♫ 15 00:01:24,750 --> 00:01:29,580 ♫ A millennium passes by rapidly... ♫ 16 00:01:29,580 --> 00:01:35,270 The Legend of Hao Lan 17 00:01:35,270 --> 00:01:37,990 Episode 16 18 00:01:43,170 --> 00:01:44,760 Go in! 19 00:02:00,100 --> 00:02:02,950 Why are you here? Are you hurt? 20 00:02:02,950 --> 00:02:04,750 I'm fine. 21 00:02:05,510 --> 00:02:07,480 Let me have a look! 22 00:02:07,480 --> 00:02:09,880 - Let me have a look! - Don't touch me! 23 00:02:09,880 --> 00:02:11,870 Aren't you here to save me? 24 00:02:11,870 --> 00:02:14,290 I was caught while trying to run away. 25 00:02:14,290 --> 00:02:18,140 I am not here because I want to save you, so stop your wishful thinking. 26 00:02:18,140 --> 00:02:20,000 Really? 27 00:02:21,340 --> 00:02:23,510 Why are you laughing? 28 00:02:23,510 --> 00:02:25,860 I am laughing because you don't act like a man. 29 00:02:25,860 --> 00:02:29,180 You are always so secretive and cautious, acting as if you are the most extraordinary person. 30 00:02:29,180 --> 00:02:31,620 acting as if you are the most extraordinary person. 31 00:02:31,620 --> 00:02:32,630 Do you really think I can't live without you? 32 00:02:32,630 --> 00:02:34,800 Say it again, Li Haolan. 33 00:02:34,800 --> 00:02:39,350 I told you a long time ago. I am not a woman who will only say yes to you. 34 00:02:39,350 --> 00:02:41,310 I'm definitely not someone who would submit to your demands. 35 00:02:41,310 --> 00:02:42,920 Did I beg for your love? 36 00:02:42,920 --> 00:02:44,800 Did I ask you to come and save me? 37 00:02:44,800 --> 00:02:48,540 Are you afraid that I would wrap myself around you and hinder you from your pursuit of grand causes? 38 00:02:48,540 --> 00:02:51,360 You should just change your name. 39 00:02:51,360 --> 00:02:55,390 From Lü Buwei to... Lü the Coward. 40 00:02:55,390 --> 00:02:56,670 Why are you glaring at me? 41 00:02:56,670 --> 00:02:58,390 Am I wrong? 42 00:02:58,390 --> 00:03:02,920 Glaring at me doesn't make you right. 43 00:03:02,920 --> 00:03:06,770 You are a man brave enough to rescue a royal descendant of Qin who's imprisoned here, 44 00:03:06,770 --> 00:03:08,410 and brave enough to stab a hole in the sky. 45 00:03:08,410 --> 00:03:12,260 Why is it so difficult, more difficult than taking your life, for you to confess your feelings? 46 00:03:12,260 --> 00:03:14,350 They imprison us together in the same cell; 47 00:03:14,350 --> 00:03:18,990 it is obvious that they plan to sentence us to death without any specific reason. 48 00:03:18,990 --> 00:03:21,260 Could it be that you are really too scared 49 00:03:21,260 --> 00:03:22,640 to tell me the truth even though you are about to die? 50 00:03:22,640 --> 00:03:23,630 Shut up. 51 00:03:23,630 --> 00:03:25,350 I just won't! 52 00:03:25,350 --> 00:03:27,010 What can you do about it? 53 00:03:28,430 --> 00:03:29,640 I told you to shut up. 54 00:03:29,640 --> 00:03:31,400 No! 55 00:03:36,230 --> 00:03:37,380 Lü Buwei. 56 00:03:37,380 --> 00:03:39,000 I am here to save you, 57 00:03:39,620 --> 00:03:41,490 yet you just yelled at me. 58 00:03:41,490 --> 00:03:43,220 You abandoned me first! 59 00:03:43,220 --> 00:03:47,690 I got injured and almost died because I tried to save you. 60 00:03:47,690 --> 00:03:50,800 Is this is how you treat the one you love? 61 00:03:52,910 --> 00:03:57,370 Didn't you just say that it was just my wishful thinking? 62 00:04:01,130 --> 00:04:03,450 Quickly, let me see your injury. 63 00:04:03,450 --> 00:04:05,250 Apologize to me, first. 64 00:04:05,250 --> 00:04:08,460 Even if I am confined, I cannot be untruthful to myself. 65 00:04:08,460 --> 00:04:10,520 Apologize. 66 00:04:11,720 --> 00:04:13,600 I'm sorry. 67 00:04:15,090 --> 00:04:17,410 Hurry and let me see! 68 00:04:32,500 --> 00:04:34,490 Greetings to Royal Mother. 69 00:04:35,490 --> 00:04:38,220 Your Royal Father has been ill. 70 00:04:38,220 --> 00:04:40,610 Yet you two have been too busy to visit him. 71 00:04:40,610 --> 00:04:42,980 Is this really right? 72 00:04:42,980 --> 00:04:45,010 We are wrong. 73 00:04:45,960 --> 00:04:52,250 Mother, Lu Buwei charged into the prison and tried to save Li Haolan. 74 00:04:52,250 --> 00:04:56,430 Whether Haolan is the murderer or not, Older Brother is too reckless. 75 00:04:56,430 --> 00:04:58,930 Why do you try to protect Lü Buwei all the time? 76 00:04:58,930 --> 00:05:02,790 What advantage did he give you to make you try so hard to cover for him? 77 00:05:02,790 --> 00:05:04,970 I think Older Brother has a personal vendetta against him. 78 00:05:04,970 --> 00:05:07,670 That's why you try to drag him into issues again and again. 79 00:05:07,670 --> 00:05:11,470 Mother, Li Haolan attempted to assassinate Royal Father, and Lü Buwei attempted to rescue an assassin. 80 00:05:11,470 --> 00:05:13,010 These are all crimes punishable with death. 81 00:05:13,010 --> 00:05:15,660 Please send an order with their death penalty immediately. 82 00:05:15,660 --> 00:05:19,780 Haolan is the person your Royal Father loves. 83 00:05:19,780 --> 00:05:24,540 Your Royal Father hasn't woken, yet you are so eager to convict her. 84 00:05:24,540 --> 00:05:25,910 Is that right? 85 00:05:25,910 --> 00:05:28,910 But, she tried to assassinate Royal Father. The evidence is undeniable! 86 00:05:28,910 --> 00:05:34,130 Even if it were so, we must still wait until your Royal Father wakes up before further discussion. 87 00:05:34,130 --> 00:05:35,620 - Your Highness is clever. - But– 88 00:05:35,620 --> 00:05:39,040 It's all right. Let's imprison her first. 89 00:05:39,040 --> 00:05:41,120 We'll discuss it again when your Royal Father has recovered. 90 00:05:41,120 --> 00:05:42,930 Mother. 91 00:05:46,570 --> 00:05:49,850 We'll do as you bid. I take my leave. 92 00:05:49,850 --> 00:05:51,750 I take my leave. 93 00:06:00,320 --> 00:06:02,990 Lü Buwei is really a smart person. 94 00:06:02,990 --> 00:06:06,200 I really thought you two hid within the wooden barrels. 95 00:06:06,200 --> 00:06:07,920 So that's why I fiercely protected it. 96 00:06:07,920 --> 00:06:11,950 Who knew that it was Gongsun Qian in the barrel! 97 00:06:14,150 --> 00:06:16,640 Even I didn't know about it beforehand. 98 00:06:16,640 --> 00:06:19,430 I caused you trouble. Please forgive me. 99 00:06:19,430 --> 00:06:25,200 It's all right. If more people know about it, the more dangerous the plan will be. 100 00:06:25,200 --> 00:06:29,460 It's because you tried every possible way to obstruct, that we were able to safely arrive at the ferry crossing. 101 00:06:29,460 --> 00:06:33,380 In the end, it was still all for naught. 102 00:06:36,490 --> 00:06:39,750 Even if you don't say anything, I know what you're thinking of. 103 00:06:39,750 --> 00:06:43,260 Ya'er is very detail-oriented. 104 00:06:43,260 --> 00:06:47,100 I guess she found something. 105 00:06:47,100 --> 00:06:50,290 It's all in the past. Let's not talk about it anymore. 106 00:06:50,290 --> 00:06:54,110 Just now, I wanted to use the excuse of seeking medical advice to see Ye Xiaochun. 107 00:06:54,110 --> 00:06:56,150 Who knew that she had disappeared. 108 00:06:56,150 --> 00:06:59,360 After Haolan had gotten in trouble, she'd been on the run. 109 00:06:59,360 --> 00:07:02,890 I am worried that her disappearance is related to Haolan. 110 00:07:02,890 --> 00:07:10,140 This doesn't only concern Haolan, but the lives of everyone in my family. 111 00:07:10,140 --> 00:07:15,180 Rest assured, I'm going to look immediately. I take my leave. 112 00:07:21,430 --> 00:07:26,390 What? Yin Xiaochun and Gao Haoyang are both missing? 113 00:07:26,390 --> 00:07:30,730 After clearing out the big fire, the workers discovered that they have both disappeared. 114 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:38,860 Now that you mention it, it was weird how the big fire started. 115 00:07:38,860 --> 00:07:42,800 It's probable Lü Buwei had started the fire to divert attention. 116 00:07:42,800 --> 00:07:46,000 Think before you speak. 117 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:51,220 Deliberately using the waste cart as a front and setting fire to expose his plan? 118 00:07:52,820 --> 00:07:55,170 Is he an idiot? 119 00:07:55,170 --> 00:08:00,190 This Yin Xiaochun had been running clandestine errands everywhere with her connections. 120 00:08:01,780 --> 00:08:03,930 It probably has something to do with her. 121 00:08:05,880 --> 00:08:10,600 Search. Thoroughly search the whole Mount Mafu for them. 122 00:08:10,600 --> 00:08:13,000 I will go immediately. 123 00:08:13,000 --> 00:08:14,580 Wait. 124 00:08:15,460 --> 00:08:17,430 What other orders do you have, Your Highness? 125 00:08:17,430 --> 00:08:21,860 If you find Gao Haoyang, bring him back safely. 126 00:08:21,860 --> 00:08:25,600 If you find Yin Xiaochun, kill her immediately. 127 00:08:25,600 --> 00:08:27,130 Yes. 128 00:08:28,810 --> 00:08:30,770 What are you planning to do? 129 00:08:30,770 --> 00:08:34,780 If you keep moving, when the poison reaches your heart, I won't be able to treat it then. 130 00:08:52,100 --> 00:08:54,190 That was powder to lure snakes. 131 00:08:54,190 --> 00:08:57,740 You wanted to kill me as well as save me. Are you crazy? 132 00:08:57,740 --> 00:08:59,430 The lineage of the Yin family consists entirely of physicians. 133 00:08:59,430 --> 00:09:02,080 It's not possible for us to see someone dying and not save them. 134 00:09:02,080 --> 00:09:06,140 Even if you are a murderer, I have to save you before you are executed. 135 00:09:06,140 --> 00:09:07,860 You are a dedicated physician. 136 00:09:07,860 --> 00:09:11,390 Why are you helping Li Haolan? What benefits can she give you? 137 00:09:11,390 --> 00:09:14,420 What about differentiating between kind versus evil; white versus black; and right versus wrong? 138 00:09:14,420 --> 00:09:16,020 What kind of nonsense is that? 139 00:09:16,020 --> 00:09:21,380 I forgot, only humans can differentiate between black and white (right versus wrong) in this world. Animals can't. 140 00:09:21,380 --> 00:09:24,950 Even if I am hurt, I can still kill you. 141 00:09:30,610 --> 00:09:33,670 Don't act rashly. Be careful as the sword doesn't have any eyes. 142 00:09:33,670 --> 00:09:37,420 I have followed my father to war since young, my sword had killed countless people. 143 00:09:37,420 --> 00:09:39,960 It's contaminated with blood, aren't you afraid? 144 00:09:39,960 --> 00:09:44,470 I have stuck my needles into countless patients deep into their hearts, livers, kidneys, lungs and spleens. I'm not even afraid of that. 145 00:09:44,470 --> 00:09:46,920 Why would I be scared of a lousy sword? 146 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:54,930 What are you hiding? 147 00:09:54,930 --> 00:09:57,300 Who is there? 148 00:09:57,300 --> 00:09:59,420 General Longxiang! 149 00:10:07,690 --> 00:10:11,570 Save me! Your Highness, save me! I am Yin Xiaochun. 150 00:10:11,570 --> 00:10:14,230 Yin Xiaochun, get on the horse. Hurry! 151 00:10:17,560 --> 00:10:20,560 General, we finally found you. 152 00:10:20,560 --> 00:10:22,960 - Capture her! - No need to go after her. 153 00:10:25,290 --> 00:10:27,220 Singing Phoenix Palace 154 00:10:34,800 --> 00:10:36,950 His Majesty is awake. 155 00:10:50,600 --> 00:10:54,540 Your Majesty, are you awake? 156 00:10:54,540 --> 00:10:57,060 Haolan... 157 00:10:59,970 --> 00:11:02,200 Haolan... 158 00:11:02,200 --> 00:11:06,480 Physician Wang, why can't His Majesty talk? 159 00:11:06,480 --> 00:11:07,790 Your Highness, please don't be angry. 160 00:11:07,790 --> 00:11:12,210 As I have said, Physician Yin's cooling medication was too strong. 161 00:11:12,210 --> 00:11:15,220 It's hindering His Majesty's health from getting better. 162 00:11:15,220 --> 00:11:18,000 After two more dosages of medicine, he will be better. 163 00:11:21,270 --> 00:11:23,950 When they are talking, one sounds better than the other. 164 00:11:23,950 --> 00:11:26,750 When we actually have to use it, it's all useless! 165 00:11:26,750 --> 00:11:29,470 Your Highness, please forgive us. 166 00:11:29,470 --> 00:11:32,320 Mother, we can't keep this matter about the assassin in suspension without making any decision. 167 00:11:32,320 --> 00:11:34,340 The people in the palace are anxious. 168 00:11:34,340 --> 00:11:38,980 Since Royal Father is already awake, Mother, you have to make a decision quickly. 169 00:11:38,980 --> 00:11:41,100 Why are you in such a hurry? 170 00:11:41,100 --> 00:11:45,270 Since Royal Father is in this state, even if we cut the assassin in thousands of pieces, 171 00:11:45,270 --> 00:11:48,130 it still wouldn't be enough to dissolve my hatred. 172 00:11:53,370 --> 00:11:57,180 All right, bring Li Haolan and Lü Buwei here. 173 00:11:57,180 --> 00:11:59,110 I will interrogate them personally. 174 00:11:59,110 --> 00:12:01,600 - Hurry and go! - Yes. 175 00:12:13,530 --> 00:12:14,950 Speak. 176 00:12:14,950 --> 00:12:17,750 What happened that night? 177 00:12:17,750 --> 00:12:19,420 Reporting to Your Highness. 178 00:12:19,420 --> 00:12:22,190 That night, when I charged into the room, 179 00:12:22,190 --> 00:12:24,140 I ran into the assassin right at that time. 180 00:12:24,140 --> 00:12:27,830 I screamed for help and the assassin escaped through the window. 181 00:12:27,830 --> 00:12:31,540 In order to save His Majesty, I used his scarf to bandage his neck. 182 00:12:31,540 --> 00:12:35,950 At that moment, General Gao arrived with his soldiers and that caused a misunderstanding. 183 00:12:35,950 --> 00:12:37,980 Gao Haoyang? 184 00:12:39,730 --> 00:12:41,130 Where is Gao Haoyang? 185 00:12:41,130 --> 00:12:45,140 Last night, General Gao went to investigate the big fire and has not returned yet. 186 00:12:45,140 --> 00:12:48,200 Your Highness, I was with General Gao that night 187 00:12:48,200 --> 00:12:51,200 and saw Lady-in-waiting Li attempted to kill His Majesty. 188 00:12:51,200 --> 00:12:54,380 I said that I was trying to save a person. 189 00:12:54,380 --> 00:12:56,580 You said the assassin escaped through the window. 190 00:12:56,580 --> 00:12:58,770 We searched the whole palace. 191 00:12:58,770 --> 00:13:01,130 Why could we not find a trace of the assassin? 192 00:13:02,050 --> 00:13:05,110 It was you who attempted to assassinate Royal Father and tried to make everyone confused! 193 00:13:05,110 --> 00:13:07,700 The assassin was dressed like a soldier. 194 00:13:07,700 --> 00:13:09,780 It was chaotic that night. 195 00:13:09,780 --> 00:13:14,640 As long as he blended in with the soldiers that were searching, he would have escaped safely. 196 00:13:14,640 --> 00:13:19,090 Then why were you the only person who saw him that night, and no one else di? 197 00:13:19,090 --> 00:13:20,610 There was. 198 00:13:23,450 --> 00:13:26,220 His Majesty is a witness. 199 00:13:30,440 --> 00:13:32,830 Royal Father favored you very much. 200 00:13:32,830 --> 00:13:36,490 You and Lu Buwei colluded as traitors and concocted a sinister plot. 201 00:13:36,490 --> 00:13:39,440 Prince, you speak without any evidence. 202 00:13:39,440 --> 00:13:41,360 Don't make any slanderous charges. 203 00:13:41,360 --> 00:13:43,440 I have the evidence. 204 00:13:43,440 --> 00:13:48,820 Let me ask you. Before Li Haolan entered the palace, was she a dance performer at Lu Manor? 205 00:13:49,760 --> 00:13:54,280 Not only did Li Haolan enter the Lu Manor, she entered the Prime Minister's manor, too. 206 00:13:54,280 --> 00:13:56,690 Are you also saying that we colluded with the Prime Minister, too? 207 00:13:56,690 --> 00:14:00,350 After she entered the palace, you did the same. What was the intention? 208 00:14:00,350 --> 00:14:03,190 I dedicated a deer to His Majesty and received his appreciation. 209 00:14:03,190 --> 00:14:05,740 Naturally, I rose from the lower social status and was promoted to an official. 210 00:14:05,740 --> 00:14:10,850 After she was arrested, you took the risk and killed an imperial guard, 211 00:14:10,930 --> 00:14:14,590 just because of a woman who is unrelated to you? 212 00:14:14,590 --> 00:14:17,060 Li Haolan saved His Majesty... 213 00:14:18,540 --> 00:14:20,720 It's a merit. 214 00:14:20,720 --> 00:14:24,650 Today, the innocent party is being falsely accused and unable to convincingly defend herself. 215 00:14:24,650 --> 00:14:27,520 I deemed it an injustice and helped her out of a sense of upholding justice. 216 00:14:27,520 --> 00:14:29,530 You are full of nonsense! 217 00:14:30,240 --> 00:14:33,790 Mother, if news of the assassination attempt on Royal Father spreads out, 218 00:14:33,790 --> 00:14:37,370 the country will suffer from shock and the Qin people will be happy. 219 00:14:37,370 --> 00:14:40,660 I assert that Lu Buwei and Li Haolan 220 00:14:40,660 --> 00:14:42,840 must be spies for the Qin State 221 00:14:42,840 --> 00:14:45,510 and are here to topple Zhao State. 222 00:14:46,260 --> 00:14:50,120 - Your Highness... - Enough. No further talking is needed. 223 00:14:50,120 --> 00:14:52,740 - Drag them out. - Yes. 224 00:14:53,580 --> 00:14:55,210 Lu Buwei, are you going to revolt? 225 00:14:55,210 --> 00:14:57,170 I have the evidence. 226 00:14:59,180 --> 00:15:00,880 Prince. 227 00:15:05,180 --> 00:15:06,400 Greetings, Your Highness. 228 00:15:06,400 --> 00:15:08,580 This matter happened suddenly and I was unable to report to you earlier. 229 00:15:08,580 --> 00:15:10,610 Please forgive me, Your Highness. 230 00:15:12,620 --> 00:15:17,300 When I heard that Physician Yin was missing, I went to the back of the mountain to search for her. 231 00:15:17,300 --> 00:15:20,590 I finally found her among a group of killers. 232 00:15:20,590 --> 00:15:25,380 What? Someone wants to assassinate you? Why? 233 00:15:25,380 --> 00:15:28,670 It's because a very important evidence is in my hands. 234 00:15:28,670 --> 00:15:30,010 What is this? 235 00:15:30,010 --> 00:15:32,520 This is a bag of sediments of the medicines that I took from the palace. 236 00:15:32,520 --> 00:15:34,760 The imperial emblem is on it. 237 00:15:34,760 --> 00:15:38,980 Physician Wang, is there pinellia herb in your prescription? 238 00:15:38,980 --> 00:15:41,330 Yes, there is. 239 00:15:41,330 --> 00:15:44,070 His Majesty has been coughing, has a lot of phlegm, and has tightness in his chest. 240 00:15:44,070 --> 00:15:45,980 Of course, I used pinellia herb. 241 00:15:45,980 --> 00:15:48,370 Pinellia herb is a common medicinal ingredient. 242 00:15:48,370 --> 00:15:51,440 Physician Yin, didn't you mix it often in your prescriptions, too? 243 00:15:51,440 --> 00:15:54,730 Doing too much is just as bad as doing too little, especially when it's about herbs. 244 00:15:54,730 --> 00:15:59,090 Taking too much pinellia herb will cause difficulties in breathing, and the hands and legs will twitch. 245 00:15:59,090 --> 00:16:02,800 It will even cause paralysis and death from poisoning. 246 00:16:02,800 --> 00:16:06,370 As a physician, do you really not know about this? 247 00:16:07,340 --> 00:16:11,700 Physician Wang, what is your motive? 248 00:16:11,700 --> 00:16:15,310 Your Highness, there's definitely a poison element in pinellia herb. 249 00:16:15,310 --> 00:16:18,580 But if one wants to cause a state of unconsciousness, it will need a daily dosage of five qian (each unit is one tenth of a tael in weight). 250 00:16:18,580 --> 00:16:20,690 I only use a mere two qian worth of dosage every day. 251 00:16:20,690 --> 00:16:24,290 Moreover, there's a medical record, and it's also under the supervision of two palace staff. 252 00:16:24,290 --> 00:16:26,750 This is simply a joke. 253 00:16:26,750 --> 00:16:30,540 Physician Yin, is Physician Wang telling the truth? 254 00:16:30,540 --> 00:16:32,030 You did this on purpose. 255 00:16:32,030 --> 00:16:36,820 Don't think just because you studied medical skills for a couple of days, you can act and move about unhindered. 256 00:16:36,820 --> 00:16:38,470 For sure, you will hit a wall some day. 257 00:16:38,470 --> 00:16:40,700 Ignorant kid. 258 00:16:40,700 --> 00:16:43,030 I believe Physician Yin. 259 00:16:43,950 --> 00:16:46,660 If you win, I will live with you. 260 00:16:46,660 --> 00:16:50,490 If you lose, I will die with you. 261 00:16:53,720 --> 00:16:57,140 Mother, Li Haolan and Yin Xiaochun are very close friends. 262 00:16:57,140 --> 00:16:59,010 They would not hesitate to lie to overturn the charge. 263 00:16:59,010 --> 00:17:03,420 If Physician Wang wasn't proficient in pharmacology, he would have been blamed by this wench. 264 00:17:03,420 --> 00:17:07,960 Men, drag the three of them out to be punished together. 265 00:17:07,960 --> 00:17:09,440 - Yes. - Wait! 266 00:17:09,440 --> 00:17:10,880 It's not possible for me to be wrong. 267 00:17:10,880 --> 00:17:13,500 Your Highness, there's definitely a problem with this medicine. 268 00:17:13,500 --> 00:17:15,970 Yin Xiaochun, explain to us again. 269 00:17:15,970 --> 00:17:18,220 What are the signs of poisoning by pinellia herb? 270 00:17:18,220 --> 00:17:21,920 Normally, poisoning from pinellia herb will only cause throat ulcers, 271 00:17:21,920 --> 00:17:24,060 and where food won't be consumed. 272 00:17:25,880 --> 00:17:29,380 Your Highness, please check His Majesty's throat. 273 00:17:29,380 --> 00:17:32,880 Mother, don't listen to their nonsense. 274 00:17:33,770 --> 00:17:35,380 Permitted. 275 00:17:46,750 --> 00:17:48,030 Your Highness, take a look. 276 00:17:48,030 --> 00:17:50,890 After taking pinellia herb, ulcers began to fester in His Majesty's throat. 277 00:17:50,890 --> 00:17:53,400 This is the reason why he could not talk. 278 00:17:53,400 --> 00:17:54,750 What a joke! 279 00:17:54,750 --> 00:17:56,890 The dosage for pinellia herb is small. 280 00:17:56,890 --> 00:17:58,640 How could he be poisoned? 281 00:17:58,640 --> 00:18:02,460 Isn't it just a coincidence that there are ulcers in his throat? 282 00:18:06,690 --> 00:18:10,120 Your Highness, please allow me to check His Majesty's medicinal tonic food. 283 00:18:12,110 --> 00:18:13,700 Permitted. 284 00:18:17,030 --> 00:18:24,040 Subtitles brought to you by The Scintillating Team @ Viki.com 285 00:18:27,900 --> 00:18:32,280 This is not chicken soup. It's bamboo chicken. Also known as bamboo partridge. 286 00:18:32,280 --> 00:18:34,240 That's right. 287 00:18:34,240 --> 00:18:39,940 Physician Wang, didn't you tell me the usage of bamboo chicken is more effective than medicinal hen? 288 00:18:39,940 --> 00:18:42,310 That's why we used it for medicinal food tonic. 289 00:18:42,310 --> 00:18:46,030 That's to say, the potency of pinellia herb wasn't in the medicine. 290 00:18:46,030 --> 00:18:47,770 Rather, it was in the bamboo chicken soup. 291 00:18:47,770 --> 00:18:51,960 Nonsense. This bamboo chicken soup was cooked by the imperial kitchen. 292 00:18:51,960 --> 00:18:53,170 I wasn't involved at all. 293 00:18:53,170 --> 00:18:55,020 Where did the pinellia herb come from? 294 00:18:55,020 --> 00:18:58,100 May I boldly ask where's the origin of the pinellia herb? 295 00:18:58,100 --> 00:19:00,760 Pinellia (plant) likes warm and humid places. 296 00:19:00,760 --> 00:19:04,250 They can be abundantly found in the wild behind Mount Mafu. 297 00:19:04,250 --> 00:19:07,410 Bamboo chickens and bamboo partridges feed on pinellia (plants). 298 00:19:07,410 --> 00:19:12,420 Hence, the numbness in His Majesty and his difficulties in breathing, 299 00:19:12,420 --> 00:19:16,050 was from the excessive pinellia herbs used in the bamboo chicken soup. 300 00:19:16,050 --> 00:19:18,100 You are just speculating. 301 00:19:18,100 --> 00:19:20,420 Have you ever seen bamboo chickens eating pinellia (plants)? 302 00:19:20,420 --> 00:19:22,690 Are there any bamboo chickens in the other palaces? 303 00:19:22,690 --> 00:19:25,040 Frankly, it's not that difficult to prove this. 304 00:19:25,040 --> 00:19:28,320 Once the bamboo chicken is cooked, feed it to the physician daily. 305 00:19:28,320 --> 00:19:31,110 It will take effect within three days. 306 00:19:31,110 --> 00:19:34,970 Physician Wang, the medicine has two qian and the bamboo chicken soup has three qian. 307 00:19:34,970 --> 00:19:37,670 Without anyone's realization, this could cause excessive dosage. 308 00:19:37,670 --> 00:19:40,910 This is the secret for His Majesty's grave illness. 309 00:19:40,910 --> 00:19:43,750 I... 310 00:19:44,360 --> 00:19:46,840 Your Highness, spare my life. 311 00:19:47,470 --> 00:19:51,500 The real killer bribed Physician Wang and used pinellia herb to poison His Majesty. 312 00:19:51,500 --> 00:19:54,020 He caused His Majesty to be severely ill and unable to talk. 313 00:19:54,020 --> 00:19:56,980 I... became your sacrificial lamb. 314 00:19:56,980 --> 00:19:59,400 What a cruel heart! 315 00:20:01,700 --> 00:20:03,360 Get up! 316 00:20:05,580 --> 00:20:09,340 Speak, who's the mastermind behind this? 317 00:20:10,260 --> 00:20:11,950 Speak! 318 00:20:30,850 --> 00:20:32,700 He's dead. 319 00:20:34,480 --> 00:20:36,830 Your Highness, there's a mastermind behind this. 320 00:20:36,830 --> 00:20:38,360 Do you believe us now? 321 00:20:38,360 --> 00:20:41,900 Fine. This is great. 322 00:20:41,900 --> 00:20:44,060 Physician Wang is dead too. 323 00:20:44,060 --> 00:20:46,050 His Majesty has been poisoned by pinellia herbs. 324 00:20:46,050 --> 00:20:48,260 What are you all going to do about it? 325 00:20:48,260 --> 00:20:49,560 Mother, please forgive me. 326 00:20:49,560 --> 00:20:53,020 Your Highness, fortunately, we discovered this in time. 327 00:20:53,020 --> 00:20:56,430 As long as I apply acupuncture, and feed him licorice root and fresh ginger, 328 00:20:56,430 --> 00:20:59,330 it can slowly get rid of the poison from the pinellia herbs. 329 00:21:02,620 --> 00:21:04,240 Royal Father. 330 00:21:17,720 --> 00:21:20,730 I know. Release Haolan, right? 331 00:21:25,860 --> 00:21:31,220 Lu Buwei, how should I deal with you? 332 00:21:31,220 --> 00:21:34,530 Lu Buwei trespassed the royal dungeon without permission. 333 00:21:34,530 --> 00:21:36,190 He violated the law, indeed. 334 00:21:36,190 --> 00:21:40,170 Royal Mother, Lu Buwei did that to investigate the truth. 335 00:21:40,170 --> 00:21:42,230 Your Highness, please use your discretion to handle this. 336 00:21:42,230 --> 00:21:48,620 Although there's a reason to forgive you, but you did break the law. 337 00:21:48,620 --> 00:21:52,720 I punish you with a fine of one thousand gold pieces for your self redemption of your crime. 338 00:21:52,720 --> 00:21:56,000 Thank you, Your Highness, for being magnanimous. 339 00:22:01,490 --> 00:22:03,220 Your Majesty. 340 00:22:12,750 --> 00:22:14,790 Useless creature! 341 00:22:14,790 --> 00:22:17,030 How did Yin Xiaochun come back alive? 342 00:22:17,030 --> 00:22:18,980 It was Prince Yu. 343 00:22:20,260 --> 00:22:24,440 Idiot! What's the use of using you? 344 00:22:29,560 --> 00:22:33,360 If we didn't get hold of Physician Wang's Achilles' heel, we can't be sure that we won't be incriminated. 345 00:22:34,120 --> 00:22:35,340 Where's General Gao? 346 00:22:35,340 --> 00:22:38,370 General Gao is wounded. It's not that grave. 347 00:22:38,370 --> 00:22:39,820 Just that... 348 00:22:39,820 --> 00:22:41,110 Speak. 349 00:22:41,110 --> 00:22:45,580 It's just that when I found him, he was with Physician Yin. 350 00:22:49,980 --> 00:22:56,880 Subtitles brought to you by The Scintillating Team @ Viki.com 351 00:23:00,290 --> 00:23:01,940 Yin Xiaochun. 352 00:23:04,560 --> 00:23:06,220 Your skill is not bad. 353 00:23:06,220 --> 00:23:07,720 What are you doing here? 354 00:23:07,720 --> 00:23:09,360 I... 355 00:23:11,030 --> 00:23:12,500 I'm here to apologize to you. 356 00:23:12,500 --> 00:23:15,690 If you were to apologize to everyone who died in your hands, 357 00:23:15,690 --> 00:23:18,270 I fear even your head will turn green. [bruised from bowing ] 358 00:23:18,270 --> 00:23:19,750 This is the pharmacy. 359 00:23:19,750 --> 00:23:23,000 If there's nothing else, please leave. 360 00:23:23,560 --> 00:23:25,330 I'm here to let you check my illness. 361 00:23:25,330 --> 00:23:27,920 I'm not the only physician in the palace. 362 00:23:27,920 --> 00:23:29,760 But I prefer to be checked by you. 363 00:23:29,760 --> 00:23:33,640 Didn't you say a physician must treat all patients without bias? 364 00:23:36,030 --> 00:23:37,460 Sit. 365 00:23:56,010 --> 00:23:57,150 Is this how you treat a patient? 366 00:23:57,150 --> 00:23:58,780 You are obviously taking revenge! 367 00:23:58,780 --> 00:24:00,790 If I let you continue to poke me, I will turn into a sieve! 368 00:24:00,790 --> 00:24:04,870 This is how the venom of a snake is cleared. Bear with it. 369 00:24:10,890 --> 00:24:14,290 Yin Xiaochun, I already apologized to you. 370 00:24:14,290 --> 00:24:15,720 Can't you forgive me? 371 00:24:15,720 --> 00:24:18,810 Apology is the most useless repentance in the world. 372 00:24:18,810 --> 00:24:22,890 Other than making yourself feel better, nothing good comes from it at all. 373 00:24:22,890 --> 00:24:25,520 Especially after having harmed others. 374 00:24:25,520 --> 00:24:27,090 Look at what you are saying. 375 00:24:27,090 --> 00:24:29,720 I don't believe that you have never apologized to anyone. 376 00:24:29,720 --> 00:24:31,890 One must atone for one's mistakes. 377 00:24:31,890 --> 00:24:34,260 I'm willing to undergo the most severe trials. 378 00:24:34,260 --> 00:24:38,310 But in my life, I will never apologize to anyone. 379 00:24:38,310 --> 00:24:40,230 Never. 380 00:24:40,230 --> 00:24:42,430 Fine... I have already recovered from my injury. 381 00:24:42,430 --> 00:24:44,010 I don't need this anymore. 382 00:24:49,050 --> 00:24:51,370 Haolan is here to see Your Highness. 383 00:24:53,240 --> 00:24:57,750 At all times, you must protect yourself. 384 00:24:57,750 --> 00:25:02,580 That's how you can save others. 385 00:25:03,690 --> 00:25:09,680 If I were to lend you a hand this time, I will be entangled in the assassination case. 386 00:25:09,680 --> 00:25:13,890 At that time, my enemies will capture me in one swoop. 387 00:25:13,890 --> 00:25:20,440 On the contrary, if I am still the Queen of Zhao, before your head is gone, 388 00:25:20,440 --> 00:25:23,610 I will still have the opportunity to save you. 389 00:25:23,610 --> 00:25:25,110 I understand. 390 00:25:25,110 --> 00:25:26,560 No. 391 00:25:28,560 --> 00:25:30,880 You don't understand. 392 00:25:30,880 --> 00:25:36,850 You have one path in front of you that everyone wants to take. 393 00:25:36,850 --> 00:25:40,530 You can totally rely on your beauty to become the Imperial Concubine of His Majesty, 394 00:25:40,530 --> 00:25:44,810 give birth to his children and enjoy a luxurious life. 395 00:25:44,810 --> 00:25:48,020 To everyone, this is the easiest path to take in this world. 396 00:25:48,020 --> 00:25:52,260 It's also the most logical and rational path to take. 397 00:25:53,460 --> 00:25:57,880 Tell me. I will forgive you. 398 00:25:57,880 --> 00:26:01,880 A long time ago, my mother taught me this. 399 00:26:01,880 --> 00:26:06,020 As a woman, what's most important is to find a good husband. 400 00:26:06,020 --> 00:26:10,150 Later, I realized that if I were to put all my hopes on someone else, 401 00:26:10,150 --> 00:26:12,090 in the end, it will be like drawing water with a wicker basket (in vain). 402 00:26:12,090 --> 00:26:15,470 Just like the case with my mother and Xiuyu. 403 00:26:15,470 --> 00:26:20,140 Hence, for my life, I will rely on myself. 404 00:26:20,170 --> 00:26:25,900 As a maiden, from childhood, your father taught you to be obedient. 405 00:26:25,900 --> 00:26:29,540 When you are married, your husband will teach you to be able and virtuous. 406 00:26:29,540 --> 00:26:33,780 When you grow old, your children will teach you devotion. 407 00:26:33,790 --> 00:26:39,320 They place all their yearnings as a woman on you. 408 00:26:40,440 --> 00:26:45,660 You won't be yourself, but a woman, a wife and a mother. 409 00:26:45,660 --> 00:26:50,380 They will tell you this is wrong and that is also wrong. 410 00:26:50,380 --> 00:26:53,290 You cannot possess wealth and power. 411 00:26:53,290 --> 00:26:57,860 You can't even dictate your own destiny. 412 00:26:57,860 --> 00:27:02,270 This is unfair. This is really unfair. 413 00:27:03,190 --> 00:27:05,280 But... 414 00:27:07,260 --> 00:27:13,190 This is a world in chaos. It does not append to anyone. 415 00:27:13,190 --> 00:27:16,340 You...are you really prepared? 416 00:27:16,340 --> 00:27:22,450 If you want to eliminate problems entirely, you must not regret. 417 00:27:22,450 --> 00:27:28,760 Your Highness. Women have their restraints. But so do men. 418 00:27:28,760 --> 00:27:31,950 Who stipulated that men should be brave by disposition? 419 00:27:31,950 --> 00:27:34,260 There are those who dislike handling swords. 420 00:27:34,260 --> 00:27:39,200 Who stipulated that being a merchant is a contemptible profession? There will be those who would not accept it. 421 00:27:39,200 --> 00:27:44,610 Living in a world of chaos, in order to live as one who's able to do what one wants to do, and say what one wants to say, 422 00:27:44,610 --> 00:27:48,390 it is then necessary to possess power, regardless of men or women. 423 00:27:48,390 --> 00:27:50,700 You are right. 424 00:27:51,560 --> 00:27:55,510 The threshold of life, if you can't pass it, it will be the valley toward the end of your life. 425 00:27:55,510 --> 00:27:59,710 If you can tread pass it, it will become the stepping stone of the winner. 426 00:27:59,710 --> 00:28:05,150 Your path... There's still a long way to go. Take your time to walk on it. 427 00:28:07,430 --> 00:28:09,720 The teachings of Your Highness, 428 00:28:10,890 --> 00:28:13,280 I will always remember them. 429 00:28:15,890 --> 00:28:17,840 [ Handan City ] 430 00:28:19,220 --> 00:28:23,060 My Lady, your typhoid fever is getting worse, you shouldn't be moving around. 431 00:28:23,060 --> 00:28:26,860 How can I keep lying down? I must stand up. 432 00:28:26,860 --> 00:28:30,220 - My Lady. My Lady! - What is it? 433 00:28:30,220 --> 00:28:34,780 Miss... Miss is gone. 434 00:28:34,780 --> 00:28:36,220 What did you say? 435 00:28:36,220 --> 00:28:41,260 Miss was accused of eloping with someone. In desperation, she committed suicide. 436 00:28:42,260 --> 00:28:43,520 My Lady! 437 00:28:43,520 --> 00:28:45,550 My Lady! 438 00:28:52,670 --> 00:28:55,190 - Royal Father. - Jiao'er. 439 00:28:55,190 --> 00:28:59,150 I just hunted a deer and would like to add some game meat to your meal. 440 00:28:59,150 --> 00:29:00,980 Fine. 441 00:29:00,980 --> 00:29:04,490 You have just recovered. Why don't you take a rest? 442 00:29:06,290 --> 00:29:09,440 I'm getting older. My health is not getting any better. 443 00:29:09,440 --> 00:29:14,120 Royal Father, you must watch your health. This is the basis as the King of Zhao. 444 00:29:25,660 --> 00:29:28,020 When I was sick, 445 00:29:28,020 --> 00:29:33,190 I heard you undertook a lot of tasks for me. 446 00:29:33,190 --> 00:29:38,160 Court officials complimented how efficient you were. I am very comforted. 447 00:29:38,160 --> 00:29:42,390 To do the utmost for Royal Father is all that I could wish for. 448 00:29:42,390 --> 00:29:46,960 But there is one matter that is like fishbone stuck in my throat, I have to say it. 449 00:29:46,960 --> 00:29:48,990 Speak. 450 00:29:48,990 --> 00:29:52,140 Is Royal Father planning to take in Lady-in-waiting Li as a consort? 451 00:29:52,140 --> 00:29:56,430 Haolan saved my life, of course I cannot let her be wronged. 452 00:29:56,430 --> 00:30:00,030 After I have fully recovered, I will officially confer her with the noble title. 453 00:30:00,030 --> 00:30:01,680 About this... 454 00:30:02,430 --> 00:30:06,200 What's wrong? Are you unhappy with Haolan? 455 00:30:06,200 --> 00:30:08,320 I wouldn't dare. 456 00:30:08,320 --> 00:30:12,430 I'm just thinking about how Lu Buwei once dashed into the palace to save Li Haolan. 457 00:30:12,430 --> 00:30:17,350 Others are suspicious of their relationship. 458 00:30:17,350 --> 00:30:20,980 Haolan suffered injustice and Li Buwei stood up for her. 459 00:30:20,980 --> 00:30:23,080 It was a chivalrous deed. 460 00:30:23,080 --> 00:30:26,310 I have already issued the decree to let bygones be bygones. 461 00:30:26,310 --> 00:30:28,140 Royal Father, think about this. 462 00:30:28,140 --> 00:30:33,530 Lu Buwei painstakingly trained a troupe of dance performers just to bribe influential officials. 463 00:30:33,530 --> 00:30:35,000 What exactly is his intention? 464 00:30:35,000 --> 00:30:38,630 Businessmen desire to make profits. What else can it be for? 465 00:30:38,630 --> 00:30:41,980 There are many enemies among the concubines in my inner chambers too. 466 00:30:41,980 --> 00:30:46,890 If he dares to gift her, why wouldn't I dare to accept? 467 00:30:46,890 --> 00:30:52,760 Then, who would sacrifice himself for a pawn? 468 00:30:52,760 --> 00:30:57,420 I fear that when Lu Buwei enters the palace, troubles will brew in the inner chambers. 469 00:30:57,420 --> 00:30:59,220 You are talking too much! 470 00:31:00,130 --> 00:31:02,740 I spoke too much. Royal Father, please don't be angry. 471 00:31:02,740 --> 00:31:04,360 Leave. 472 00:31:04,970 --> 00:31:06,800 I'm taking my leave. 473 00:31:18,220 --> 00:31:20,180 [ Protect Peace Palace ] 474 00:31:20,180 --> 00:31:22,790 Royal Descendant, why didn't you leave that day? 475 00:31:25,060 --> 00:31:26,390 Wasn't I waiting for you? 476 00:31:26,390 --> 00:31:30,720 I already instructed you not to wait for me. 477 00:31:31,470 --> 00:31:34,630 It's mainly because Princess Ya came too soon. 478 00:31:34,630 --> 00:31:37,680 Based on her alone, she can stop you? 479 00:31:37,680 --> 00:31:40,490 Or perhaps, you already realized that, 480 00:31:40,490 --> 00:31:45,250 when I was prepared to abandon Haolan, your heart wavered? 481 00:31:45,250 --> 00:31:47,930 That's why Princess Ya could see through you? 482 00:31:47,930 --> 00:31:49,350 Anyway, it's already in the past. 483 00:31:49,350 --> 00:31:51,430 It's useless to talk about this. 484 00:31:51,430 --> 00:31:54,630 Did you hear about the recent rumors in the palace? 485 00:31:54,630 --> 00:31:56,350 Rumors? 486 00:31:57,690 --> 00:32:01,690 Everyone is spreading that Haolan and you have a love affair. 487 00:32:01,690 --> 00:32:04,760 That's why you disregarded everything to save her. 488 00:32:04,760 --> 00:32:06,480 Is that so? 489 00:32:06,480 --> 00:32:10,050 As an influential and powerful merchant, your glory comes from your upkeep of a beautiful female entertainer. 490 00:32:10,050 --> 00:32:12,960 It's not a big deal that Haolan came from the Lu Manor. 491 00:32:12,960 --> 00:32:17,110 But she has already entered the palace and caught the attention of the King of Zhao. 492 00:32:17,110 --> 00:32:20,420 His Majesty's fondness for Haolan will definitely cause grudges. 493 00:32:20,420 --> 00:32:22,910 Rumors and slanders stab people in the back. 494 00:32:22,910 --> 00:32:25,470 Prince Jiao is really disgraceful. 495 00:32:25,470 --> 00:32:28,960 Speaking up to clarify will only make things worse. 496 00:32:28,960 --> 00:32:32,980 But if nothing is done, I fear lives can't be preserved. 497 00:32:32,980 --> 00:32:37,160 Are you concerned about me or Haolan? 498 00:32:43,680 --> 00:32:47,470 General Gongsun, where's the new silk I told you to get? 499 00:32:48,900 --> 00:32:51,580 Brother Lu, what did you just say? 500 00:32:51,580 --> 00:32:54,230 Royal Descendant, I was asking... 501 00:32:54,230 --> 00:32:57,640 How do we solve this situation? 502 00:33:04,570 --> 00:33:08,530 Previously, Jiao'er hunted a deer. 503 00:33:08,530 --> 00:33:11,080 Indeed, it tasted fresh and delicious. 504 00:33:11,080 --> 00:33:15,720 I instructed the kitchen to specially prepare a feast. 505 00:33:15,720 --> 00:33:19,380 I invite my beloved subjects to try it. 506 00:33:19,380 --> 00:33:20,570 Partake the meat. 507 00:33:20,570 --> 00:33:22,450 Partake the meat. 508 00:33:35,420 --> 00:33:40,180 Take a portion of my deer meat and deliver it to Treasurer Lu. 509 00:33:42,550 --> 00:33:46,990 Come, Younger Brother Yu. Here's a toast to you. 510 00:33:49,020 --> 00:33:50,730 Thank you, Older Brother. 511 00:33:52,730 --> 00:33:55,670 Look, a merchant still loses favor. 512 00:33:55,670 --> 00:33:59,440 Without His Majesty's favor, he should scram back to where he came from. 513 00:33:59,440 --> 00:34:05,060 Just a minor merchant, it is a joke to come to the court. 514 00:34:05,060 --> 00:34:07,750 Where is Lu Buwei? 515 00:34:13,650 --> 00:34:15,440 I'm here. 516 00:34:17,070 --> 00:34:21,520 I wanted to have fresh deer meat, what is this that you sourced? 517 00:34:21,520 --> 00:34:26,640 This is actually freshly received from the hunter this morning. 518 00:34:26,640 --> 00:34:28,840 Still dare to talk back?! 519 00:34:28,840 --> 00:34:31,560 You thought that I've lost my taste buds due to my illness? 520 00:34:31,560 --> 00:34:33,660 This is a dead deer. 521 00:34:33,660 --> 00:34:36,970 Men, flog him one hundred times. 522 00:34:36,970 --> 00:34:38,560 Yes. 523 00:34:43,560 --> 00:34:46,160 Wait! Wait! 524 00:34:50,070 --> 00:34:56,730 Royal Father, are you angry at Lu Buwei because of the deer meat or because of the rumors? 525 00:34:57,990 --> 00:35:02,310 You mean Lu Buwei's gossip on his licentious acts in court? 526 00:35:02,310 --> 00:35:07,900 Royal Father, do you still remember the matter of King Chu Zhuang's tassel cutting banquet? 527 00:35:07,900 --> 00:35:09,790 Tell me. 528 00:35:09,790 --> 00:35:12,610 At that time, King Chu Zhuang invited his officials to a banquet. 529 00:35:12,610 --> 00:35:15,860 He commanded his beloved consort to toast the high officials. 530 00:35:15,860 --> 00:35:20,340 At this moment, there was gust of strong wind, blew out all the candle lights. 531 00:35:20,340 --> 00:35:23,880 A drunk general took the opportunity to grab the consort's blouse. 532 00:35:23,880 --> 00:35:26,210 She pulled off the party's belt tassel as evidence, 533 00:35:26,210 --> 00:35:28,900 and requested King Chu Zhuang to punish the perpetrator. 534 00:35:28,900 --> 00:35:33,390 Instead, King Zhuang requested everyone to take down their belt tassel, then relight the candles. 535 00:35:33,390 --> 00:35:35,900 Everyone drank happily and returned home. 536 00:35:35,900 --> 00:35:40,530 Later on, King Zhuang attacked Zheng, one general risked his life to protect the king. 537 00:35:40,530 --> 00:35:45,150 Only after the reward ceremony, King Zhuang found out that this person was that perpetrator from the banquet. 538 00:35:45,150 --> 00:35:49,120 Willing to risk his own life to reciprocate the kindness shown to him back then. 539 00:35:49,120 --> 00:35:54,100 A respectful King begets loyal subjects. Without King Chu Zhuang's generosity. 540 00:35:54,100 --> 00:35:57,210 Perhaps this person would have died long ago. 541 00:35:57,210 --> 00:36:01,040 Then King Chu Zhuang's imperial undertaking would not have been attained. 542 00:36:01,040 --> 00:36:04,000 That is interesting. 543 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:06,800 What do you want me to do? 544 00:36:11,510 --> 00:36:16,060 Even if the rumors were true, there is nothing wrong with admiration for a beautiful woman. 545 00:36:16,060 --> 00:36:18,520 Even more so, people usually say that, 546 00:36:18,520 --> 00:36:21,370 When the cunning hare is killed, the hound will be boiled. 547 00:36:22,730 --> 00:36:28,480 Royal Father, our great goal has not been achieved yet, how can we cut off our own arm? 548 00:36:29,470 --> 00:36:34,360 Lu Buwei already donated half of his assets to help prepare for Zhao State's army provisions. 549 00:36:34,360 --> 00:36:37,380 Everyone in the kingdom knows that he's a righteous businessman. 550 00:36:37,380 --> 00:36:41,830 Royal Father, if you execute Lu Buwei at this time, 551 00:36:41,830 --> 00:36:44,060 It will chill all the people's hearts. 552 00:36:44,060 --> 00:36:47,760 Younger Brother Yu, you are speaking on behalf of Lu Buwei. 553 00:36:47,760 --> 00:36:51,880 Did you receive benefits from him to come forward as his advocate? 554 00:36:52,020 --> 00:36:55,950 Older brother, don't make any slanderous remarks. 555 00:36:55,950 --> 00:36:58,770 I'm doing this entirely for Royal Father. 556 00:36:58,770 --> 00:37:00,720 For the Zhao state. 557 00:37:03,010 --> 00:37:07,480 What are you laughing at? 558 00:37:07,480 --> 00:37:09,350 Your Majesty. 559 00:37:14,900 --> 00:37:21,010 Your Majesty said that this is a dead deer because the meat is too dry and skinny. Right? 560 00:37:22,340 --> 00:37:24,870 I've heard that Han State has a kind of deer. 561 00:37:24,870 --> 00:37:28,860 It's meat is so flavorful and excellent texture, it is ranked first among the six states. 562 00:37:28,860 --> 00:37:31,900 Why don't you offer high prices to buy it? 563 00:37:31,900 --> 00:37:36,560 The sneaky Han enemy used Shandan City as bait to provoke the war between the Qin and Zhao states. 564 00:37:36,560 --> 00:37:40,380 I haven't even punished him for that, why would I buy anything? 565 00:37:40,380 --> 00:37:46,640 Your Majesty, that year, Duke Huan of Qi refined copper coins at Mount Zhuang. [The Thirty-Six Stratagems of Ancient China Economy: System for Ju and Lai States] 566 00:37:47,560 --> 00:37:49,790 That raised the monetary value of Lai State's firewood. 567 00:37:49,790 --> 00:37:53,660 Everyone in Lai State no longer needs to farm. 568 00:37:53,660 --> 00:37:56,260 All went to collect firewoods. 569 00:37:56,260 --> 00:37:59,400 Within two years, Lai State's grain prices shot up. 570 00:37:59,400 --> 00:38:02,290 It's people were unable to survive and ran off to the Qin State. 571 00:38:02,290 --> 00:38:06,210 Lai State self-destructed itself without any overt attacks. It happened to be timely for plowing the fields in spring. 572 00:38:06,210 --> 00:38:10,650 If Your Majesty pays high prices to buy deer meat, 573 00:38:10,650 --> 00:38:15,480 the Han people will definitely head to the mountains to hunt deers. If we stopped the buying after three months, 574 00:38:15,480 --> 00:38:18,670 the Han people will regret but it will be too late. 575 00:38:18,670 --> 00:38:22,430 They can hunt deers to earn money and buy grains from other states. 576 00:38:22,430 --> 00:38:28,130 Your Majesty, the Zhao State's grains are already set aside for military use. The Han State can buy grains, 577 00:38:28,130 --> 00:38:31,160 but they will have to buy them in prices ten times to a hundred times higher. 578 00:38:31,160 --> 00:38:33,860 Other states love to loot a burning house (profit off the misfortunes of others). 579 00:38:33,860 --> 00:38:39,190 If the Zhao State raises the prices of the grains, the other states will surely follow. At that time, 580 00:38:39,190 --> 00:38:43,010 the Han State will definitely become chaotic. 581 00:38:43,010 --> 00:38:46,730 Would that not vent your anger, Your Highness? 582 00:38:46,730 --> 00:38:51,140 Foolish, do you think this will really work? 583 00:38:51,140 --> 00:38:55,560 What is said as subduing other's army without fighting. 584 00:38:55,560 --> 00:38:57,800 This is so. 585 00:39:00,450 --> 00:39:06,950 Lu Buwei, you are really a businessman. 586 00:39:08,390 --> 00:39:10,820 I like it. 587 00:39:12,600 --> 00:39:14,600 I like it. 588 00:39:14,600 --> 00:39:19,960 Such a great subject, how can I be suspicious of him. 589 00:39:20,790 --> 00:39:24,560 I will leave this to you to handle. 590 00:39:24,560 --> 00:39:28,010 - Royal Father is wise. - Partake in the meat. 591 00:39:29,590 --> 00:39:31,850 Respectfully sending out His Majesty. 592 00:39:31,850 --> 00:39:33,490 [ Pig Trotters Stew Restaurant ] 593 00:39:33,490 --> 00:39:34,960 Prince. 594 00:39:34,960 --> 00:39:39,940 Treasurer Lu, why did you suffered those two canings? 595 00:39:40,990 --> 00:39:43,280 Your Highness suppressed some anger, If I don't let them vent it out. 596 00:39:43,280 --> 00:39:48,180 It's also useless for you to persuade him to cool down. 597 00:39:48,180 --> 00:39:50,460 You make sense too. 598 00:39:50,460 --> 00:39:54,160 Treasurer, about the matter of buying the deer meat? 599 00:39:54,160 --> 00:39:58,460 There is no need for Prince to make a big scene. Only need to release the news. 600 00:39:58,460 --> 00:39:59,950 Release the news? 601 00:39:59,950 --> 00:40:03,730 Yes, tell the people of Han. 602 00:40:04,700 --> 00:40:09,490 Treasurer, in that case wouldn't the plan be ineffective? 603 00:40:11,440 --> 00:40:16,740 Han State induced troubles eastward to Zhao State, they are already feeling guilt. 604 00:40:16,740 --> 00:40:21,510 If they heard that Zhao State is going to use the buying of deer to seek revenge. 605 00:40:21,510 --> 00:40:23,590 Will definitely be very panic stricken. 606 00:40:23,590 --> 00:40:27,260 Need to consider many factors In order to fight a commerce war in Han State, 607 00:40:27,260 --> 00:40:31,130 One mistake in any stage will make a huge impact. 608 00:40:34,870 --> 00:40:39,590 Even if the plan worked, will still take three to five years to see result. 609 00:40:39,590 --> 00:40:41,670 Can the King wait that long? 610 00:40:41,670 --> 00:40:44,460 To add further, the rule of Han is also not a fool. 611 00:40:44,460 --> 00:40:47,740 Once the buying deer commands are out, they will understand it all. 612 00:40:47,740 --> 00:40:51,020 We are only going to make an act of it. 613 00:40:51,020 --> 00:40:55,740 To tell Han people that Zhao King is upset. Since they feel guilty, 614 00:40:55,740 --> 00:41:00,760 they will naturally bring gifts and money and apologize. Once your Highness' anger dissipates. 615 00:41:00,760 --> 00:41:04,690 Zhao State will gain an ally to fight Qin. 616 00:41:04,690 --> 00:41:06,550 Is this not one act multiple gains? 617 00:41:06,550 --> 00:41:09,990 That is a great idea. Also easily done. 618 00:41:09,990 --> 00:41:12,980 Treasurer Lu, I'm going to do it now. 619 00:41:25,870 --> 00:41:28,360 Thanks for Royal Descendant's strategy. 620 00:41:29,590 --> 00:41:32,460 You were only stuck in the middle unable to escape. 621 00:41:32,460 --> 00:41:35,520 Prince Jiao's hidden attack was hard to guard against. 622 00:41:35,520 --> 00:41:38,490 To lightly place one in mortal danger, that is a scheme. 623 00:41:38,490 --> 00:41:41,770 Royal Descendant, you advised me to act during an opportune time, and to take advantage when the conditions are right. 624 00:41:41,770 --> 00:41:44,910 Firstly, you persuaded the King of Zhao to spare my life. 625 00:41:44,910 --> 00:41:48,490 Secondly, you dispelled the rumors that I went bankrupt because of a secret scheme. 626 00:41:48,490 --> 00:41:51,900 Thirdly, you warned the Han people to gain the favor of the king. 627 00:41:51,900 --> 00:41:54,770 The Han people knew that was a trap, but they have no choice but to jump into it. 628 00:41:54,770 --> 00:41:57,590 This is the true method of subduing the enemy without a battle. 629 00:41:57,590 --> 00:41:59,890 This is the epitome of scheming. 630 00:41:59,890 --> 00:42:04,800 Such a small trick is not worthy to be described as the epitome. It's just an act of bluff. 631 00:42:04,800 --> 00:42:09,270 Moreover, when the feud between Han and Zhao is gone and they become allies again, 632 00:42:09,270 --> 00:42:13,460 at that time, the Zhao State will gain more power, while the Qin State will have some misgivings. 633 00:42:13,460 --> 00:42:16,650 When the war is stalled, I can also save myself. 634 00:42:16,650 --> 00:42:20,930 No. Not only are you saving me, 635 00:42:20,930 --> 00:42:24,930 saving yourself, but also the people of Han. 636 00:42:26,070 --> 00:42:30,220 The King of Han is shortsighted. Right now, he is enjoying the benefits of the outcome. 637 00:42:30,220 --> 00:42:36,410 Once Zhao and Qin stop fighting, Han will simultaneously gain two formidable enemies. 638 00:42:37,120 --> 00:42:42,720 Letting them bow their heads (give in) now is better than later having their nations conquered and their people in despair. 639 00:42:42,720 --> 00:42:46,540 Royal Descendant's concern for your mother's native state and its people's welfare, 640 00:42:46,540 --> 00:42:49,070 and solely sacrificing the Qin State's personal gains. 641 00:42:49,070 --> 00:42:53,930 You are truly a man of integrity. Please, Royal Descendant. 642 00:43:02,160 --> 00:43:06,980 Brother Lu, looks like the cushion is not thick enough. Isn't it? 643 00:43:09,490 --> 00:43:14,870 Lu Buwei, power and beauty, you can't have them all. 644 00:43:14,870 --> 00:43:18,160 It is time to make a choice. 645 00:43:25,480 --> 00:43:34,960 Subtitles brought to you by The Scintillating Team @ Viki.com 646 00:43:34,960 --> 00:43:37,360 ~ Immortalization by Gao Yu'er ~ 647 00:43:37,360 --> 00:43:42,960 ♫ Where have the surging clouds and the rising winds gone? ♫ 648 00:43:42,960 --> 00:43:48,630 ♫ Do not grieve over the separation because of being forced to move and wander ♫ 649 00:43:48,630 --> 00:43:54,190 ♫ In this lifetime, we will keep on seeking because of love ♫ 650 00:43:54,190 --> 00:43:59,930 ♫ It’s difficult to reminisce about the splendid times that slipped away ♫ 651 00:43:59,930 --> 00:44:02,730 ♫ In retrospection with a faint smile, that beautiful countenance caused the city's downfall ♫ 652 00:44:02,730 --> 00:44:05,630 ♫ And a sweeping upheaval all across the vast nation ♫ 653 00:44:05,630 --> 00:44:08,400 ♫ In a dimming dream of an illusionary bright moon ♫ 654 00:44:08,400 --> 00:44:11,260 ♫ We have given our promises to each other in this lifetime ♫ 655 00:44:11,260 --> 00:44:14,160 ♫ In the complete decline of prosperity, watching the passing of thousands of sails ♫ 656 00:44:14,160 --> 00:44:16,830 ♫ With affection, perhaps we could wait to be connected again ♫ 657 00:44:16,830 --> 00:44:19,750 ♫ Like the zither and the harp that play in perfect harmony, let’s grasp each other's hand to stay together ♫ 658 00:44:19,750 --> 00:44:26,020 ♫ Wishing for you and me to be immortalized with the wind... ♫ 659 00:44:45,000 --> 00:44:48,050 ♫ In retrospection with a faint smile, that beautiful countenance caused the city's downfall ♫ 660 00:44:48,050 --> 00:44:50,820 ♫ And a sweeping upheaval all across the vast nation ♫ 661 00:44:50,820 --> 00:44:53,540 ♫ In a dimming dream of an illusionary bright moon ♫ 662 00:44:53,540 --> 00:44:56,460 ♫ We have given our promises to each other in this lifetime ♫ 663 00:44:56,460 --> 00:44:59,190 ♫ In the complete decline of prosperity, watching the passing of thousands of sails ♫ 664 00:44:59,190 --> 00:45:02,030 ♫ With affection, perhaps we could wait to be connected again ♫ 665 00:45:02,030 --> 00:45:04,900 ♫ Like the zither and the harp that play in perfect harmony, let’s grasp each other's hand to stay together ♫ 666 00:45:04,900 --> 00:45:12,000 ♫ Wishing for you and me to be immortalized with the wind... ♫ 62775