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Episode 16
Le Er!
It's him.
What was I thinking? How could it be Yun Kuang?
Yun Kuang is still on the battlefield.
Le Er!
Hey. Hey!
- Le Er! - Why are you calling for me?
You didn't fall into the waters?
I'm not a kid so why would I fall so easily?
- Liar! - You lied to me first!
All right, it is all my fault!
I raise my arms in surrender!
You'd better get out of the water or you'll catch a cold.
I already told you not to come with me.
Now that the army is without a leader I wonder how frantic they are now.
Zi Shu and Pang Wan are there, so don't worry. It will be fine.
Look at you. What would have happened to you today if I wasn't there?
Hai Tian, you are really nice to me.
Thank you. I'll always keep that in mind.
Le Er, you don't have to.
All I want is...
All I want is for you to dry my clothes quickly.
- Are you very cold? - No, I'm not.
Why do you have a runny nose if you're not cold?
We are out here in the wilderness, so what should we do?
It's all right. I'm in top form.
We've got the fire going so it is quite warm.
By the way, I learned a new set of sword skills from Pang Wan some time ago.
Should I show it to you?
All right.
What's wrong?
I'm all right. It's just some sand in my eyes.
Le Er.
You don't have to hide your true feelings from me.
I hope you can feel at ease around me to cry and laugh whenever you want to.
I may not be able to be your guardian, but I could be a good listener.
Le Er, what's so good about Yun Kuang?
He only makes you upset and tearful.
If a man loves a woman, how could he bear to see her cry because of him?
If you were mine, I swear I'd never let you cry.
Master.
Why are you out here in the cold again?
De, I had a dream last night.
I dreamed Le Er was home.
I think she will definitely get home today.
Look. I've prepared Le Er's favorite sesame cakes.
She will definitely come home.
Master, you've said this every day and have been waiting here for days.
You are too weak to be up and about.
If she comes home to find you sick, she will be very upset.
- Is that so? - Of course.
Then you'd better escort me back to my room.
Father!
- Am I dreaming? - No, Master, you're not.
Young Mistress has really come home!
- Father! - Le Er, you're home!
Is it really you, Le Er?
It's good that you're home!
Father, you've aged...
Le Er's all grown up so I have aged.
Look. I've prepared your favorite sesame cakes.
I had them prepared for you every day.
Have one right away.
Is it good?
This is...
Hai Tian greets Uncle Lu.
Please don't stand on ceremony.
Hai Tian helped me a lot when I was traveling.
That's great.
Father, where's Miao Ge?
She has gone to the banquet at the Great Commander Court.
Miao Ge is a changed person.
She has changed so much, I don't seem to know her anymore.
You must be very careful.
Let's go.
Seeing how worried my father is, I can't but shudder.
What has the gentle and thoughtful Miao Ge turned into?
What is it about her that made Father so scared and worried?
I can't help feeling curious about our meeting.
This life-time friend of mine might need some getting used to.
- Miao Ge. - Le Er.
I still remembered we were always called to this room during winter.
Then we were given candies.
It seemed we had the same amount.
But then, your parents always stuffed a bit more into your pockets.
I remember that. But I was never grateful.
I always gave them to you instead.
I wish I were dead then.
But you saved my life.
Because I felt so fortunate whenever I was with you.
Why did we have to grow up?
Why do I have to see you for who you truly are?
Your Highness, what do you mean by that?
Nothing happened between me and Yun Kuang that night on the rooftop.
- I made a false accusation. - Why?
Why did you do that?
Because he was the first man I ever liked.
It was when he lifted me off the horse
I decided he is the one.
I can endure any hardships as long as I am with him.
I can endure anything.
I even imagined our home as a small hut with a backyard.
I can weave, cook, clean, and farm for him.
But you destroyed my dream!
Miao Ge, I knew nothing about this.
Did you really not know or were you too scared to face it?
I remember telling you many times that I like Yun Kuang.
But you always treated it as a joke.
You told me only one will be chosen among the many.
So much for just choosing one.
Do you remember the time when we went and dug out the bottles with our wishes?
You said you would give me the chance to compete for the man we both fall for.
What do you mean by a chance to compete for him?
- Honestly, I knew nothing about it then. - You'd say so now.
It's all right. It doesn't matter to me anymore.
I'll see it as a price I had to pay for getting to know you.
Now I know sisterhood, love, and sharing are all a pretense!
You're only willing to give me what you don't fancy.
But you hold on to what you like and won't part with it!
However, I have you to thank.
You helped me realize love is unreliable.
Only money and power are reliable!
How should I thank you for making me what I am today?
I never knew you have so much hatred and bitterness in you.
- All of that will be gone soon. - What do you intend to do?
Are you really going to wipe out the Lu Residence for the crime of contempt?
Now that you are home, the crime of contempt isn't an issue anymore.
But I know a man came home with you.
Don't implicate him! It has nothing to do with him!
- He is Hai Tian, a rebel! - Miao Ge, what do you want?
I'm not doing anything to him.
If I wanted to arrest him, I'd have done that by now.
It's just...
You seem to make a great couple so I want to match you two.
That's impossible.
I have already sent an urgent request to His Majesty for a marriage decree.
It's up to you to decide if the Lu Residence is going to defy orders.
- You're right, Uncle Lu. Here. - Thank you.
Le Er, come over quickly.
Hai Tian, I have to talk to my father in private.
Could you give us a minute?
- Of course. I'll take my leave. - All right.
Le Er, Hai Tian is a remarkable man.
I've never met a more ambitious and insightful man in my life.
I think he is much better than Yun Kuang.
It seems you and Miao Ge think alike.
What happened? Did Miao Ge bully you?
Le Er, what is your opinion?
- If you aren't willing to, I'd never... - We can't walk away from this.
She had this all planned out, so she would take precautions.
Father, do you remember what I told you before the trip to the palace?
She went in my stead so now I'll pay my debts.
Anyway, you do favor Hai Tian, don't you?
This is destined.
Le Er, I am sure Hai Tian can offer you what Yun Kuang can't.
Zhang Ji! You killed my mother and uncle!
What do you have to say now that I'm going to kill you today!
Enough nonsense! Kill me if you want to!
You are a man! Good!
Why didn't you kill me?
You're just serving your master.
Moreover, you can't give me back what you took from me.
Just keep in mind you owe me your life.
[North Gate]
Greetings to the Warlord!
I, Zhang Ji, surrender with my troops and greet the Warlord!
Yun Kuang, this is...
I was going to meet with Hai Tian first then stop by Le Er's place on the way.
But we should take down Xiaoguan first so as to break the tyrant's defense.
It will take a long time to break Xiaoguan and I don't know how long I'll be away.
So I'd like to see Le Er first.
I miss her greatly.
How could you?
We have taken down half the territories so Lin Yang is just a step away!
In my opinion, we should pursue victory!
Yun Kuang!
How could you take a detour there among all this chaos? It's too dangerous!
How could you still laugh about this?
I know. I'll be very careful.
A hero will die in the hands of a beauty!
If you don't come around to your senses, then we will lose this nation!
- Mister Qian, you are now in command. - What?
Yun Kuang!
[Lu Residence]
The first bow is for the heaven and earth.
The second for the parents.
And the third for the husband and wife.
Please enter the bridal chamber!
We'll leave for the palace!
Your Highness!
Your Highness, I am already married.
You now have it your way.
Promise me you'll have less hatred.
It's not for my sake but for yours.
I don't want my little sister to live a life of hatred and hardships.
Your Highness, why are you crying on a wedding day?
Am I?
My eyes hurt, that's all.
You're right, this is a wedding day, so I should be laughing.
Let's head back to the palace.
I don't belong here and this place doesn't belong to me either.
I will now bid farewell to the Miao Ge I used to be.
I am the Empress.
Yun Kuang, I'm sorry.
I've failed to hold on to our promise.
But please believe me, you will always be the only one I love.
My love for you will never falter. Not today, tomorrow, or any other day.
I'll remember what I owe you.
I'll repay your love in my next life.
Definitely.
- What's the matter? - Don't come any closer.
I'm so envious of Yun Kuang.
He's lucky to have a soul mate like you.
I didn't think he's better than me.
But now I do.
- You're being sarcastic. - I'm not.
I mean every word I said.
Le Er, I've always understood something.
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.
I won't force myself on you.
I just hope we stay as husband and wife in name.
Allow me to take care of you like a brother would, all right?
Fine, I will walk away once you reunite with Yun Kuang.
Hai Tian.
Le Er, have some wine with me.
If it had been another woman, I'd have done what I wanted tonight.
But I can't bring myself to do that to you.
Not only so, I am also giving up my beloved to some other man.
Am I a man to do so?
No! This is the action of a coward!
A coward.
I'd like to know how you make a man like me into a coward.
A coward.
A coward...
- Uncle De, please take care of my father. - Young Mistress.
Please rest assured I will.
Le Er, do we have to sell the manor?
Perhaps we can rent it out first?
Miao Ge still has hatred in her heart so we don't know when she'll take action.
I'm worried we won't be prepared when it happens and things will end badly.
Father, I'll feel more at ease if you left with Uncle De first.
All right. We will travel to De's hometown.
Come and look for us when you are settled down.
Hai Tian, I have entrusted Le Er to you.
Yes, please rest assured I will take good care of her.
Let's go in. It's time to pack and go back to the mountains.
When will Yun Kuang be here?
- Should be anytime these days. - Hai Tian!
- I finally found you! - What's so urgent?
Mister Qian Zhong sent a messenger to say Yun Kuang will be off to Xiaoguan.
He won't be meeting up with us first.
Let's head towards the west to Sanguan first.
It seems the war is going to take place sooner.
Qian Zhong is one cunning fox.
This change of plans will put us in the frontline and cost us men.
- He can gain from our loss. - What should we do?
We have to get back to the mountains now.
Le Er, get packing. We have to leave as soon as possible.
- Yes. - Let's go.
Pang Wan! Have you seen Le Er?
I think she's in the kitchen?
I was there. Food's ready but she's not there.
Go look for her in the rooms then.
Le Er!
How can he miss her so much in such a short period of time?
I'd better be careful not to let women get the best of me.
Le Er, I'll see you very soon.
Wait for me. You have to wait for me.
Have you heard a young mistress of was summoned into the palace?
- I think so. - Which big manor?
Which one?
I think it was Miss Lu.
Yes, it must be Miss Lu.
- No, I think it's Miss Liu. - No, I am sure it is Miss Lu.
I heard it was Miss Liu.
- Impossible. - Who cares? Have some tea!
- Did you see Le Er leave? - No, what happened?
She left.
- I have to look for her! - National affairs come first!
Our men are still waiting for you!
Hai Tian!
Hai Tian, thank you for looking after me.
Thank you for putting up with me and being so caring.
I can't bear to be a burden to you and owe you so many favors.
So I've decided to set out on my journey to look for Yun Kuang.
The journey ahead may be difficult, but I'm sure that I will overcome it.
I've realized I can't depend on you or my father to land on my feet.
I have to take some things and people head on.
I must learn to mature and endure hardships.
I have to learn to establish my life amidst all the difficulties.
So please don't worry about me.
I will lead my life with great perseverance.
I won't be defeated by any difficulties.
Until the next time we meet, I hope you get to see a courageous Le Er.
Goodbye.
Hai Tian, what are you doing here?
I thought you are off to Xiaoguan for war?
- I'm here for a friend. - There's no one here anymore.
Where have they all gone to?
They were all still...
We were here to buy weapons but there was no one here.
Who are you looking for?
Le Er!
Were those rumors true?
Le Er was taken by force to the palace?
The former tyrant died and all women who were summoned were buried with him.
- What should you do? - Who dares to bury Le Er alive?
Hai Tian! We won't take Xiaoguan first.
I'll go straight for Pingdu!
Lead your troops to attack from the east at Hangu Gauge.
I will attack from the west at Sanguan and take down Pingdu as soon as possible!
Yun Kuang, Chen State is still stronger than us.
If we don't take down Xiaoguan first and go straight for Pingdu
we might suffer a counter-attack!
Cut the nonsense! Whoever takes Pingdu gets to be the Emperor, what do you say?
No, that isn't what I mean.
I'm not taking advantage of you because you have fewer men.
The western area is smaller and has fewer men but victory can't be guaranteed.
The Yun army is one mighty force so how can I be as...
Enough! Let's pledge to one another and we'll do this together as brothers!
Le Er, wait for me! You must wait for me...
Yun Kuang, are you dead set on attacking Pingdu first?
I have already made up my mind.
Mister Qian, you should save your breath.
I know your temper very well.
Once you've decided on something, nothing can change your mind.
But I don't understand why you have to pledge alliance with Hai Tian?
If Hai Tian should take down Pingdu before us...
He won't.
Hai Tian is a good man but his army is weak.
I formed alliance with him to use him to curb the enemy from behind.
We are still the main force.
Yun Kuang, you have a point but what I mean is... What if?
If Hai Tian takes down Pingdu first, he will wait for me.
Do not worry, Mister Qian.
I do not think so.
Hai Tian started out in Kou County with failures and comebacks.
It's easy to tell that Hai Tian is not ours to tame.
Yun Kuang, don't underestimate the temptation of the throne to others.
He was a peasant who would be tempted by the grandeur of the palace.
I know what is on your mind.
You can kill Hai Tian if he goes against you.
- But you will lose the trust of your people. - I don't care.
I don't care if I lose the trust of my people.
Yun Kuang!
- Yun Kuang. - Yun Qi.
I haven't seen you for years but I heard you are skilled in martial arts.
Yes! So I've joined the army!
I want to be just like you in combating Chen State to make Xue State proud.
Great! We will overthrow the tyrant together as brothers!
Sir!
Sir, do you find me pretty?
You are really pretty!
So would you like to have a feel of my hands?
I'd love to...
- Five taels. - Five? All right.
Don't be so cheap.
- I'll give you a kiss as well. - Yes!
Stop right there! Stop right...
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