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Episode 24
General Pang.
Is there really something between Her Ladyship and Yun Kuang?
I've only mentioned this to Peng Yue so how did you know about this?
I have other affairs to attend to so I have to leave now.
Hey!
What is she up to? She's acting weird.
- Hai Tian. - What did you just say?
Deluding the people with rumors! Die!
Hai Tian! What are you doing?
- Hai Tian! - Go away! Get out of the way!
I, Pang Wan, will bear the consequences alone!
It's a man's disgrace to have a wife who is unfaithful.
I feel bad for you!
If you think I deserve to die, kill me then!
Fine. I will kill you for being a boorish man who speaks whatever he wants!
Hai Tian!
What's going on?
You can ask him about it.
Yes, I did say that.
There's something going on between Yun Kuang and Her Ladyship!
- Hai Tian! - That's the truth!
My Lord, are you going to kill him for that?
Isn't the reason good enough?
If you kill him, then people will just think Yun Kuang and I are really having an affair.
Listen up, all of you!
Her Ladyship is the love of my life.
I trust her, love her, and respect her.
You must treat her with the same respect you show me.
If anyone wags their tongues again, I won't let let you off easily.
Yes!
Pang Wan, get up. It's all right now.
His Lordship is just a bit worked up, so don't blame him.
Don't you blame me for saying such things about you?
What should I blame you for?
Should I blame you for being too loyal to my husband?
I'm sorry, My Lady. I behaved recklessly.
You have my most sincere apologies.
Here, let me look at the measurements.
It seems I've made the shoulder too wide.
The sleeves are a bit too long as well.
I'll alter it a bit.
It's all right.
You've been sitting here all day long.
You want to know what happened between me and Yun Kuang.
Am I right?
So, did something happen between Yun Kuang and me?
Nothing.
You're overreacting. I trust in you, so why would I ask such a silly question?
You say 'yes' but mean 'no.'
I'm sorry, My Lady. I won't dare to anymore.
Really?
Hai Tian!
What are you doing in here without reporting it first?
Do you know what 'see no evil' means?
Zi Shu, what's the matter?
Mister Su is here.
Mister Su, thank you for saving my life at the banquet.
I am very grateful. I was about to visit you.
But you are one step ahead of me.
Welcome! Come right in!
You're too modest, My Lord.
I'm here today to speak to you... In private.
- I wonder if you will grant me this honor? - Of course!
- Good. After you. - After you!
My Lord!
I'll be right back.
My Lord.
This way please.
My Lord!
Are you all right?
It seems Your Lordship was a bit scared just now.
Why didn't you stop me?
Weren't you afraid we'd fall?
I believe in you.
Good. Do not use people whom you can't trust.
You are a man of an open and candid nature.
This place is...
This is the highest peak in Lin Yang.
It's a different sensation to stand tall and see far.
But those who are able to stand tall are but a few.
Sometimes, there is only one.
My Lord, could you tolerate such loneliness?
Such loneliness at times can be a pleasure.
What if it lasts a lifetime?
Mister Qian has retired and returned to his hometown.
Yun Kuang is not the man to rule a nation.
Although there is a change of regime the people are still suffering just as much.
Mister Su, do you mean to say...
I plead on the behalf of the people that you can bring them happiness.
Me?
- Am I capable of that? - As long as you have the will.
We can wait for the right timing.
However, as much as everyone wants to be an emperor
the road to attaining the throne is difficult and paved with obstacles.
My Lord, will you not regret doing it?
A great man should be remembered in history.
I seek the mentoring of Mister Su.
When you arrive in Central Shu, hack off the battle road.
That will take away any suspicion Yun Kuang has of you.
Then stock up food and train your soldiers in secret.
When the time comes, leave the place.
Attack him when he least expects it.
This is...
This tiny trail is the only way to get in.
Only a few know about it.
I understand.
We can take them by surprise.
Mister Su has such great insight.
Why don't you come with me to Central Shu?
I'm still working for the Emperor of Zeng State.
But I will find the opportunity to offer my services to Your Lordship.
The world is now entrusted to you.
I, Su Zhe, bow with great gratitude!
Mister Su, please get up.
The wind is strong. Be careful not to catch a cold.
Look! We can take a break after we cross over to that mountain.
Le Er, are you all right?
I'm all right.
We're entering Shu tomorrow and the battle road is quite tough.
If you're exhausted, we can rest for a few days before entering Shu.
- It's fine. I'm all right. - Really?
All right. I'll be over there but call for me whenever you need me.
Le Er, are you all right?
You've been throwing up throughout the journey.
Should I get you a doctor from a neighboring village?
No, it's fine. I'm not ill.
I am...
You're expecting! That's good news.
I'm going to tell everyone about it.
Don't! Don't make a fuss out of it.
I don't want this journey to be delayed because of me.
We brought a lot of seeds with us.
Spring has just begun so if we miss the right timing to sow seeds
- we will suffer a huge loss. - But...
It's all right. I can bear with it.
Fine, I'll keep my lips sealed.
But I heard something from the elders about expecting the first child.
What is it?
It's best to refrain from sexual intercourse during your pregnancy.
Otherwise, you might suffer a miscarriage easily.
Really?
Stop looking and move on.
Xi Bing, have you thought of marriage?
Well... Let's discuss this in a few years.
What do you think of Zi Shu?
He is young and talented. He is also very nice to you.
He... He is quite nice but he is not my type.
What is your type?
I'm not telling you.
What are you doing here?
I... I'm here to get some firewood.
Take your time. I'm leaving.
Miss Qi!
What's the matter?
You don't like them?
So you do like them?
I...
- I... - I what?
What are you trying to say?
Le Er is still waiting for me to bring her water.
I like you.
And then?
And I'd like to ask you if that's all right?
- Really? - You're free to like who you will.
Who am I to disagree?
Then, we...
You are you, and I am I. As for 'we'...
What about it?
How would I know about the future?
These flowers...
Forget about the flowers.
You'll be scolded by Hai Tian if you get back late.
Yun Kuang, although we are now miles apart
I still think of you like I used to.
I think of you as I would with my family.
Do you know I'm going to be a mother?
I didn't know how it feels to nurture a life.
But now I do.
This is happiness.
How I wish you could share the same happiness.
When you realize your bloodline is continuing
you will understand...
Le Er!
- that life is really simple. - Le Er!
The battle road is difficult to travel, so how are the preparations?
We're almost ready.
What are you doing?
Le Er, you're so beautiful.
You have to refrain from sexual intercourse during your pregnancy.
Or you'll suffer a miscarriage easily.
What's the matter?
I'm not feeling well.
Where are you off to?
I'm going to take a walk.
It's all your fault.
You've already made your father angry at me before you are even born.
You must be a good boy when you grow up.
Stop it...
Hai... Hai Tian...
Why are you hurting yourself?
Does it hurt?
I'm all right.
Is it worth doing this for a woman who does not have you on her mind?
She is your friend.
How can you say such words?
- Because... Because I love you! - What are you doing?
What am I doing? Am I wrong not to be afraid to love and hate?
Only a woman who makes her husband into a cuckold is wrong!
What did you say? Say that again.
Le Er is pregnant. Don't you know that?
It should be great news when a woman is carrying her husband's child.
But she didn't tell you about it. Unless...
Shut up! I want you to shut up!
Kill me. It'll be nice to die in your hands.
At least, you'll remember me for life.
I hate it when all you can see is her!
I hate that!
Aren't you going to kill me?
Why have you stopped?
Have you gone soft-hearted?
If you can't fall in love with me at first sight
it doesn't mean you won't as time passes.
Please treat yourself with more respect.
Are you a man?
Le Er.
Did you tell him I'm pregnant?
I... I didn't...
You're stammering.
You must have told him already.
I... I really didn't.
Don't tell me anything next time if you don't believe me.
Let's go.
Mind your steps!
Keep up!
Mind your steps!
Here.
Keep up!
What's the matter with you?
How could you not tell me you're pregnant?
Do you regard me as your husband?
You're angry about that?
I knew Xi Bing is a blabbermouth.
I haven't told you about it because I'm worried our journey will be delayed.
We brought so many seeds with us.
They will all go to waste if we miss the sowing season.
Is that really why you haven't told me about your pregnancy?
What else could it be?
This is great!
- I'm going to be a father! - Put me down!
Congratulations, My Lord!
Luckily it's not broken.
What's the matter with you?
How can you look so stern now that you're going to be a father?
I don't want our child to be like this.
- Why is the Warlord not at morning audience? - Exactly! What's the matter?
Why is His Majesty still absent?
It's already been a month!
- Is His Majesty feeling better? - I don't know either.
I haven't seen the Warlord for a long time as well.
The Huns are fighting at the borders.
Mister Qian is retired at home.
There are many national affairs to be handled by the Warlord.
What should we do?
Split up and go look for the Warlord.
The important matter at hand is to find him first.
If His Majesty has decided to hide himself, how are we going to find him?
There are no records of him leaving the palace
so he must still be within the palace grounds.
The palace won't get any larger so just send more men and we'll find him eventually.
All right! Come on, let's go!
Mister Su, could you come up with some ideas?
We'll do our best and leave the rest to God's will.
I'll go do my best now.
- Warlord! - Where could he have gone?
Warlord!
Greetings to the Warlord.
Xiao Hui, do you think a person's troubles
could be picked up and thrown away like these pebbles?
Your Majesty, serious issues have to be discussed at the morning audience.
Officials are all looking for you. Please return to court immediately.
The palace is so big and yet there is not a single place where it's quiet.
Warlord, the Huns have declared war upon us.
Aren't you worried about it at all?
Have you ever fallen for someone?
No, never.
Then you don't know what it's like to be heart-broken.
In comparison to a heart-break, wars are nothing.
You're not fit to be a Warlord!
A ruler should place his people and his nation above himself.
He shouldn't allow his people to be in danger for the sake of a woman!
Warlord, if you don't want to be troubled by these issues
send me to get rid of the Huns.
Aren't you afraid I'll kill you for your insolence?
It's easy to kill me.
But the task to wipe out the Huns can't be delayed any further.
Are you still feeling down?
Sit down. I have a question for you.
Do you think I'm worthy of the title of 'Warlord'?
Why would you ask such a question?
Someone told me today I am not worthy of the title.
How heinous!
You are a real man of indomitable spirit.
No one but you is worthy of this title.
Say that again.
No one but you is worthy of this title.
I am the Warlord of Xue State.
Only I can bring peace to the world.
I will have to handle many national affairs tonight.
Go to bed and don't wait up.
The Warlord arrives!
Greetings to the Warlord!
You may all rise!
Warlord, the Huns are attacking the borders...
I am aware of that. Is there a solution?
Your Majesty, I think we should send our men to wipe them out as soon as possible.
Mister Su, do you have anyone in mind to lead the army?
I recommend Xiao Hui!
A lowly commander? Is he good enough?
Xiao Hui is a genius at military strategies.
He is the perfect choice!
What do you think?
Please appoint Xiao Hui to this mission!
Unanimous! All right then. Xiao Hui!
- Present! - What do you say?
- I will protect our nation with my life! - Great courage.
But I have a better choice in mind.
I will go into battle myself!
Warlord, you mustn't!
There will be many affairs for you to take care of in the court.
I have other arrangements for court affairs.
- Dismiss! - Dismissed!
Whether you are a talent or not depends on whether I use you.
You are nothing if I don't use you.
Long live the Warlord!
Say it! Long live the Warlord!
I can't even handle you.
How could I win over the Warlord?
Your Highness, they are women who are known for being good wives and mothers.
Greet Her Highness.
- Great blessings to Your Highness! - Please get up.
I have a question for you.
Your Highness, please feel free to ask us any questions.
We will tell you all that we know.
I'd like to know how to entrap a man's love.
My husband went to my parents to ask for my hand in marriage at the first sight of me.
He has always been very nice to me throughout all these years.
I don't have any idea how to entrap a man's love.
I was a widow but I remarried.
My former husband was mean to me but then he died.
My husband went against all odds and sent a matchmaker to propose to me.
At first, I found him quite poor.
But then I realized how kind he was to me.
So I eventually fell in love with him.
Were any of your husbands not in love with you at first
but then changed his mind about you after you did something?
Well...
Do I really have to lead such a life?
- Right! - Go on!
I remembered once when my husband argued with me
and wouldn't talk to me for a month.
But then I made him his favorite dishes every day and he finally caved in.
Yes! I have also heard of a saying.
'The way to a man's heart is through his stomach!'
Exactly!
Lu Qiao, what is the Warlord's favorite dish?
That's simple. I'll ask the Imperial Kitchen.
Wait here for a while. I'll get someone to take the ingredients in.
- These are rewarded by Her Highness. - Thank you, Her Highness.
- You may all go home. - Yes.
- What is this about? - I thought the palace is luxurious.
- Her Highness isn't doing too well. - Exactly.
She asked us how to entrap a man's love.
If a man is truly in love with her, why would she need to entrap him?
- Exactly! - Shush
We're still within the walls of the palace so if anyone hears us, we're dead!
Let's leave right now!
Just hand them the ingredients.
- Yes. - Hurry! Take them in.
Why is that man always in a mask?
You shouldn't ask so many questions.
What are you still doing here?
Hurry up and take things in!
Greetings to the Warlord.
Why didn't you report that you're coming?
- Hong Liang! - Please don't blame him.
I told him not to report it.
I made you some snacks.
Please try them.
I'm not in the mood to eat anything.
Is it because of the upcoming war?
I don't care about puny Huns.
So what is it about?
Whatever it is about
forgive me for being bold, but please promise me
if I offer you a good solution, you will finish the snacks.
You can offer me a solution?
Let me guess what is troubling you.
I heard you've sent a decree thrice to summon Mister Qian.
But you had the decree taken back before it got to him.
I must have someone here to take care of the affairs in the court.
Su Zhe is from Zeng State, so I don't trust in him.
As for those court officials of Chen State, I don't know if they are truly loyal.
I can only trust Mister Qian.
But I allowed him to return to his hometown meaning that I had made a judgment.
I know what his temper is like.
If he refuses to accept the decree, what should I do? Do I really kill him?
Just redraft another decree that addresses Mister Qian as 'Godfather.'
Godfather?
Mister Qian is still loyal to the Warlord.
He's just mad at you for disregarding his advice.
It's the same as a parent being mad at his child.
If you address him as 'Godfather,' it implies that you apologize to him
and he is also being honored.
Mister Qian is an intelligent man.
He will understand your intentions.
What's more, addressing him as Godfather is showing elders respect so tongues won't wag.
They will only praise you for that.
Isn't it a great plan?
Miao Ge.
Who'd expect you have such talent. You're indeed worthy of being the Empress.
Warlord.
Will you eat now?
All right.
Men!
Keep up!
Hurry up!
Hai Tian, look! We've almost moved everything over.
Hai Tian, all our men are here.
This must be Central Shu.
- We've arrived in Central Shu! - Great!
I thought we'd never get here.
I didn't think it was going to be so soon!
Hai Tian, look who's here!
Hai Tian!
Father!
- Hai Tian! - Father!
Hai Tian, you've made it!
I've finally lived to see this day!
Father.
This...
We're married.
Great!
The Gods have finally favored us.
Hai Tian, the lands we can see from here are all wastelands.
Life is much poorer than we thought.
I knew Yun Kuang wouldn't be so good to me.
A Lord? I am a Lord of beggars.
So what if we are poorer and life is more difficult?
Life will get better as long as we are willing to work hard for it.
I'm sorry you have to suffer with me.
We are husband and wife.
It's only right we go through thick and thin together.
This is my first territory.
I swear there will be a second and a third!
And even more until I take over the world!
Long live the Emperor!
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