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Episode 5
I really don't see how you can achieve anything.
So why don't you take this opportunity to join Yun Kuang?
- No. - Why not?
We have the upper hand now.
So it is up to us to make an offer.
What I mean is we should send a letter to Yun Kuang
stating we want equal status for Hai Tian.
Why would Yun Kuang settle for equal status with a crowd like yours?
All right, even if we naively assume he agrees to your conditions.
He might change his mind later on. What should you do then?
You won't even know what killed you.
He won't. Yun Kuang may be a self-opinionated man.
But he is a man of his word.
I believe he won't go back on his word.
You are too naive!
That's enough.
Father, haven't you always been supportive of me?
Why are you being so negative now?
I've given you a chance.
But all you do is hide out here in the cave without taking any action at all.
How do you expect me to support you now?
The element of support is trust.
But you don't trust me at all.
I might not be somebody, but I will not succumb to others.
Zi Shu, we will act according to your plan.
Yes.
- Let's go. - Let's go.
This... This...
Morale is the most important factor in battle.
Please don't laud the spirit of others and belittle that of our own.
- Or else... - Or else?
Your son won't be able to serve you anymore.
You're threatening me? Now I know.
You are only capable of threatening me.
Why don't you compare yourself to Yun Kuang?
Look at him!
What's great about Yun Kuang? Is he superhuman?
Even if he is, he was also born and bred by human parents.
He's even waiting to be rescued by me now!
In what way am I inferior to him?
I...
Charge!
We've been set on fire!
Retreat!
It's meaningless to brood over a lost battle.
Stay out of this!
You still refuse to come to your senses.
Do you want to persist until the army is annihilated?
I don't believe my fifty thousand men can't defeat the ten thousand in Kou County!
Battles are all about strategies.
Brute courage will get you nowhere!
Report!
Hai Tian of Kou County has sent General a letter.
Hai Tian? Who is he?
He used to be the managing clerk of Kou County.
He was wanted by the law for a crime and now he became a leader of a group.
A couple of hooligans dare to ask for equal status to mine.
- Tell them I refuse the offer! - Yes!
Wait a minute.
- Where is the messenger? - Right at the entrance.
Bring him to me immediately!
- I will make the arrangements. - Yes.
Fantastic! God is on our side! Great!
Fire!
Help!
What happened?
General, Kou County is on fire.
The fire won't be out for a while.
- Order our men to get ready for war! - Yes!
General, it is sometimes useful to collaborate from within.
If you'd listened to me, the fire would have been set earlier.
I didn't listen to you, and yet, the fire was still set.
God is on my side, so just wait and see. I will take down Kou County!
Get down there!
Young General, listen to me!
Kou County is a rival city.
We took it down, but there still might be spies.
Any suspicious people will have to be killed!
Hurry!
Hurry up!
Stop it!
May I ask, General Yun, what crimes have these people committed?
This is a military order. Are there reasons for a military order?
Then I order you to release them.
Who are you and what right do you have to give orders here?
I'm Hai Tian. And I have the right because we are of equal status.
General, the fire at the enemy's camp was set by him.
You set Kou County on fire?
I believe General Yun is a man of his word.
- I'm sure you will keep your promise. - How dare you!
What right do you have to negotiate with me?
Do you think I won't kill you?
You dare to. Of course you do.
You even dare to kill innocent civilians
so why not me?
You're not afraid of death?
I was the one who let the cat in among the pigeons so I deserve it.
If I can't save them then I will die along with them.
Death will be my redemption.
Brother...
You're not afraid of death. What a man!
You're the kind of man I look up to.
Hai Tian, how old are you?
I'm already 32.
You're older than me, so from now on, we are brothers.
You are now my elder brother, Hai Tian.
I'm afraid I'm not worthy.
- Do you despise me? - No, I won't dare to.
That's good. Let's get some drinks!
What about these people?
What do you say, my brother?
- Free them. - Then we will free them.
Interrogate all of them carefully.
We won't kill them at the moment.
This is an order from my brother, Hai Tian!
Thank you! Thank you, sir...
Let's go.
Thank you, Hai Tian. Thank you!
Sires, General Yun said
you might not be comfortable staying at the Great Commander Court.
So he has arranged for the three of you to stay here instead.
If you still need anything, please let me know.
- Sure. Go and take a break now. - Yes.
Let's go.
Goodness. I broke out in cold sweat when that sword was right at your throat.
Who would have guessed it would take such a turn?
General Yun and Hai Tian are now friends.
Who would have known?
I think Hai Tian had the guts to do so
because he anticipated such an outcome.
Isn't that so?
No, I hadn't.
Then?
Have you forgotten that I'm a gambler?
I know when to place my bet.
I wonder if you have heard of a saying by Su Zhe that is 'Breach of promise?'
That was enough to make Yun Kuang back down and obey him.
That is how I know 'righteousness' is very important to Yun Kuang.
Judging by his temper, he only wanted to kill those civilians
to vent his anger over how long it took to take down Kou County.
But this works towards my advantage.
In history, the one who wins the heart of the people, also gets the world.
But it is hard to predict a human mind. What if he kills you?
Then there's nothing I can do.
I'm to be blamed for placing the wrong bet.
This is a great game you are betting on.
Not only have you won the people over
but you have also figured out Yun Kuang's personality.
In my opinion, Yun Kuang might not have great achievements in the future.
I don't think so.
Why not?
Because Yun Kuang has Su Zhe as his mentor.
What if Su Zhe takes our side instead?
This is a great suggestion.
Su Zhe...
Young General.
Speak up!
I heard Zhang Ji has come home from his battle against the Huns.
He is now only ten miles away from us.
I'm worried he might try to take Kou County back.
Do you think we should perhaps retreat and leave this area?
What is Zhang Ji to me?
Does Mister Su think I can't defeat Zhang Ji?
But he has four hundred thousand soldiers!
So what? This is terrain that is difficult to access.
We have the advantage.
It took me so long to take down the city, so why should it be easier for Zhang Ji?
- Young General... - We won't leave.
It took me so much hard work to take down Kou County.
Until my uncle arrives to take over the city, I will not leave this place, no matter what.
A letter for you, General!
- Get the carriage ready! - Yes!
Where are you off to?
Hai Tian asked me out for a drink.
Young General, Hai Tian is a very tactful man.
I think it's best you keep some distance from him.
Mister Su, you were the one who told me to share equal status with him.
And yet now you are telling me to keep some distance away from him.
Which advice of yours should I be heeding?
Young General, do you still remember how he pleaded for the people?
He has the air of a born gambler.
I can tell he has great ambitions in just the first glance.
Besides, you gave him so much credit in front of the people as well.
It can't be more obvious as to who has won the people over.
Young General, the one who wins the people is the one who gets the world.
You are gauging the heart of a man with your mean measures.
Hai Tian is simply a kind man.
He's not a despicable man like you said.
Moreover, if he plans to rebel against me
why should I be afraid of three peasants when I hold great military power?
- This... - Mister Su, drop the topic. Let's drink!
- Mister Su... - Shush! I'm fishing.
We can talk later.
Be careful not to scare my fish away.
Yes.
Mister Su.
Sir.
Hai Tian, you have been waiting for me all day long.
What would you like to say to me?
Mister Su is widely known and I have long heard about you.
I have wanted to listen to your preachings.
Please offer me some advice. I will be very grateful.
You will have a great future.
Mister Su!
I know what you want to say to me.
But as the saying goes
'A virtuous woman won't serve two husbands.'
A loyal subject will not serve two masters.
Grace was bestowed upon me by Emperor Zeng
and I am now hired by the Yun Family.
Do you understand?
Yes, I am too reckless.
But because of your sincerity, I will offer you some words of advice.
It's best not to stay here.
I'm leaving here very soon.
You'd better leave as soon as possible.
Yes.
Aren't you going to ask me for a reason?
I believe in you.
All right, we shall meet soon.
A fairy?
Guards!
General! Zhang Ji attacked us with four hundred thousand men!
We were defeated!
Why didn't you wake me up?
You have orders that we are not to interrupt your sleep no matter what.
I didn't dare to!
Where is Hai Tian and Mister Su?
I couldn't find them anywhere.
- Go after him! - Yes!
- I found it! - I did too!
When you were a child who did you want to marry?
You go first.
No, you go first.
There's nothing special with mine.
I wanted a man who's skilled in martial arts.
So he can protect me from our neighbor, Da Niu, who always bullied me. And you?
Me? I actually wanted to be an Empress.
This is ridiculous.
The fortune teller did say you are destined to be an Empress.
Now that the new Emperor is crowned, you might actually stand a chance!
Miao Ge, you're teasing me.
That was written when we were young, but now we're grown-ups.
What about now? Who would you marry now?
Now? I want a tall and well-built man with an awe-inspiring appearance.
He has to be a bit naughty, but not mean.
It's even better if he is highly skilled in martial arts
and has unflinching courage.
He has to be calm in dangers and never run away from difficulties.
Exactly! He doesn't have to be very good-looking.
But he must be domineering enough.
- Oh no! - What's wrong?
What if we fall for the same man in the future?
I'll let you have him.
I'm indebted to your family, so I won't be ungrateful.
No, there you go again.
You always say I can have what's yours.
But if we really fall for the same man in the future
let's not be the ones to decide.
We'll let him decide instead.
And we have to promise each other, nothing will drive a wedge between us.
What is it?
How could I be compared to you?
Miao Ge, there you go again.
All right then, if we fall for the same man
I'll let you have him.
That's not good.
All right, all right, my precious little sister.
Let's go.
Bastards of Chen State! You will never catch me!
Search the area! Get him, alive or dead.
Yes!
- Someone's fallen into the water. - Let's take a look!
Le Er!
Le Er! Over here!
- His blade dropped! - I'll go and get it!
Le Er!
It's him?
- Soldiers of Chen State are here... - All right, don't move!
- I have to fight my way out... - Don't move or your wound will open.
Don't move or your wound will open.
All right now...
Don't be afraid.
You'll be fine.
Le Er, is he all right?
The fever has subsided but he is still unconscious.
The doctor said he will be fine once the fever has subsided.
You've been brewing the medication all day.
Go and have a rest.
I'll stay and take care of him.
It's all right. I'm not tired.
Look at those dark circles under your eyes.
How could you not be tired?
Now, now. Have a rest, my dear sister.
Le Er.
Is he the hero you wanted to run into again?
How did you know that?
You weren't even as attentive to Godfather when he was ill.
To be honest, I didn't have any special feelings towards him.
But you know what happened?
The Emperor was out on an excursion one day
and a child ran onto the streets.
We were all petrified.
But he was like a god that descended from above.
He caught the child with one arm and saved his life.
A man who can give up his life to save others
must be a hero, I thought to myself.
Do you think he will still remember you?
He will.
I'm leaving.
Why do I feel so upset?
Why am I jealous of Le Er?
No, I shouldn't.
Le Er said she will let me have him.
I must believe in her.
But what if Le Er is the one he likes?
God, why are you so unfair?
You've not only given Le Er parents and a home
but why have you also given him to her?
This is so unfair...
Nothing is fair in this world.
Auntie Yu Nu.
Have you just realised nothing is fair in this world?
When I was young and came to the Lu Residence because of Madam's marriage
I already found everything unfair.
We are all human beings
but why is she the mistress, and I the slave?
We are all wives of the same man
but why is she the first and I the second?
Why does she get to eat at the table while I have to eat in the kitchen?
I ask myself the same questions every day.
In the end, I bored myself with asking the same questions.
Do you know what the answer is?
I don't know either.
At first, I thought as long as I can bear him a son
everything will be different.
But he won't give me the opportunity.
He drove me out of his room.
He doesn't want me!
Then why did he marry me?
Doesn't he know my whole life is in his hands?
My whole life!
Auntie Yu Nu, you're hurting me!
Do you know why I'm still here at such a late hour?
Because I had a hot flash.
I need warmth and heat.
But I can't have it.
All I can do is allow the cold breeze to cool and refresh my body.
Let me tell you this.
I, Yoo Yu Nu, am afraid of nothing!
If your Godfather really annoys me one day
I will make him a cuckold!
He will be a perfect cuckold.
Auntie Yu Nu, it's so late now.
Let me walk you back to your room.
I suggest you marry if you can.
The longer you stay here the more unfairly you will be treated!
No. Everything is unfair in such times.
It doesn't matter where you run to.
This is fate. Fate!
Auntie Yu Nu!
I knew we were meant to be.
I knew I would see you again.
- Young lady... - You're awake.
You saved me?
I've saved you twice already.
- Twice? - Don't you remember me?
We were at the inn then.
I didn't know you were a girl then.
Are you going to tell me you don't make friends with girls?
No, of course I won't say that.
- My name is Yun Kuang. - I know that.
Your first name is a single word, Kuang. Yun Kuang.
How did you know that?
You dropped this at the inn last time.
I was going to return it to you.
Why do you have the jade pendant?
So the other day it was you at the Great Commander Court?
My name is Lu Le.
Lu Le.
You can call me Le Er.
Le Er.
Why are you forging metal?
I saved you but I didn't manage to save your blade.
So I wanted to forge you an identical one.
- But you... - My father is a skilled blacksmith.
But my father's never seen your blade.
Or he would definitely be able to forge you an identical blade.
It's all right. The blade isn't important.
It doesn't matter what blade I use as long as I'm alive to wield it.
You're right. The person who uses it is more important.
Bad news. We are surrounded by soldiers of Chen State.
They must be here to get me.
I'll go and fight them.
Yun Kuang, you're still injured.
If you go now, you'll die in their hands.
Let us think of a plan.
I have one! Come with me!
Master and Madam, bad news!
We are surrounded by soldiers of Chen State!
What's the matter?
I'm all right.
May I ask why you are here at my residence?
I'm here to look for a wanted man.
Unrelated personnel are not allowed to move.
- Men! Search the premises! - Yes!
- Leave the room! - Yes!
I'm here to search for a wanted man.
Please forgive me if I offended you.
What are you doing?
If you dare to come over, I'll kill myself.
Stop right there!
What is this about?
Sire, this is improper!
How do you expect my daughter to get married in the future?
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to offend her.
I will take my leave now.
Are you all right?
- De, no one is allowed to enter unauthorized. - Yes.
Why are the soldiers of Chen State after you?
Who are you?
- Father... - I'm not asking you.
I am Yun Kuang of Xue State, the commander of the army.
If you are after great rewards, you may inform Zhang Ji of my whereabouts.
If you are worried about being implicated, I will leave immediately.
Yun Kuang, wait a minute.
Father! He hasn't fully recovered from his injuries yet.
If we let him leave now
he won't stand a chance when he runs into the soldiers.
Besides, you've always supported Xue State against Chen State.
He's the commander of Xue State and the hope of all the people.
You won't choose to turn him away, would you?
Exactly, Godfather. Look how badly he's injured.
Please be kind and take him in.
Did I say I am turning him out?
Young man, don't be so aggressive.
Do you think you are the only one who hates the tyrant?
Although we can't fight battles like you do
we can still offer some assistance.
Do you know where you got your weapons from?
- Could it be... - You're right!
Those weapons are crafted by us.
Nurse your injuries here in peace.
Leave when you are recovered.
- Thank you, Master Lu. - Thank you, Father.
Your wound must hurt a lot after all this hassle.
Let's go. I'll show you to the guest room.
Miao Ge, you've done a good job.
But make sure you get your wound cleaned and bandaged.
In case it gets infected.
Yun Kuang, everyone's on your side, so you have to get well soon.
Zhang Ji, you are actually still alive...
You are actually still alive...
God, why did you play such a trick on me?
- Give this to me. - Xue Ru...
When you are not here, I can look at it and it feels as though you are with me.
Please leave this with me.
If you don't make it back
I will use it to end my life, so we can be together.
Xue Ru.
'You have to be as solid as a rock
and I will be as tenacious as pampas grass.
Pampas grass is durable like silk
and the rock never shifts.'
Let's go!
- We have to go... - Take care! Take care...
Come home soon! You must come home!
This is a death roll sent from the army.
Zhang Ji's name is in it as well.
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