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Episode 25
Your Highness, I heard Mister Qian has already returned to the court.
Qian Zhong covets fame and fortune.
All he wanted was His Majesty to swallow his pride.
Now that his wish is fulfilled, he returned.
How do you know he covets fame and fortune?
If he has integrity, why did he linger in Lin Yang
when he was sent home by the Warlord?
He felt the Warlord could not be without him.
His Majesty had to admit his mistake sooner or later.
You Highness has such a good insight.
There is a thunder. Lower the curtains quickly!
- The Warlord is afraid of thunder. - Yes.
The Warlord is here. Greet him quickly!
Greetings to Your Highness!
Why have you come here alone? Where's the Warlord?
His Majesty is still busy with work and is going to rest in the study.
He saw the lights here are still on so he sent me over with a message.
Your Highness do not have to wait up for him.
- All right. You may leave now. - I take my leave.
Is this the kind of life I worked so hard for?
No...
- Your Highness? - I'm fine. You may all leave now.
- Yes. - Yes.
I love you.
We haven't had our nuptial wines yet.
Today will be our wedding day.
From this day on, we are husband and wife.
Here, do you want me to help you with it?
It's all right. I'll follow suit.
Who's there?
Luo Feng!
How could he have reappeared?
I've already missed the opportunity to be with him.
He will never show up again.
If you knew it would come to this, you wouldn't have done it.
Luo Feng!
This battle campaign will take me at least a month, if not a couple of months.
You will be in charge of all affairs at this court.
I accept the imperial decree.
The auspicious hour has arrived. Let's depart!
We wish the Warlord great morale and victory!
Warlord, I have something to report.
It seems you want to come along?
No, I am resigning.
You do suit the post of a commander.
You're about to be promoted. Don't you find it a pity to resign at this moment?
With my talent, I should be a general who leads thousands of soldiers.
If I can't find a good judge of talent, I might as well be a farmer back home.
What insolence!
How dare you speak such nonsense to the Warlord!
Guards! Drag him out!
Hold on!
If a man is killed for voicing his opinion, it will be bad for your reputation.
Su Zhe, I know what you are up to!
I mean well for the Warlord!
Warlord, don't believe him.
I've said it before, you either use this man well or get rid of him.
Or he will be a threat to us!
What are you laughing at?
A Warlord is afraid of a puny commander like me?
Why would you say that?
If you're not afraid I will go against you after I leave your services
why won't you approve my resignation?
Did I say I won't approve it?
Warlord!
Godfather and Mister Su, please say nothing more.
Even if this man has the ambition of a wolf, I will get rid of him when he is but a monkey.
I will have him convinced of my opinion.
That's that. Let's depart for the battle.
Warlord!
Luo Feng!
Anyone?
Greetings to Your Highness.
Did anything happen last night?
Your Highness, nothing special happened.
Then why am I sleeping in my own bed?
Haven't you been sleeping in your own bed?
No... Are you sure nothing special happened last night?
I clearly remember last night, I...
Could it be that I was dreaming?
Your Highness, the Warlord is leaving for battle today... Would you...
Change my clothes right away!
Yes!
Greetings to Your Highness.
Why isn't anyone here for the Warlord's departure?
Your Highness, the Warlord had already left.
He has already left?
He didn't even wait for me...
I can't believe I've forgotten...
I was never on his mind.
Your Highness, it's very windy here.
Let's head back to your court.
I'd like to take a walk alone, so head back without me.
Your Highness!
Your Highness! Please get up.
Forgive me!
Insolent peasant! How dare you not kneel before Her Highness!
Are you sick of living?
Greetings to Your Highness!
Who are you? That mask...
Your Highness, he is a grocer.
He's ugly so he wears a mask to cover his face.
I hope he didn't scare Your Highness.
Otherwise I don't have enough heads to be chopped off for that...
Go away! Don't scare Her Highness.
Yes.
That mask looks so familiar.
I've seen it somewhere...
Luo Feng!
Luo Feng.
Mister Su, Warlord is an obstinate and self-opinionated man.
He can't tolerate anyone else.
It's not worthwhile to devote my life to him.
- So I... - It's all right.
'A fine fowl perches only on a fine tree.'
That is human nature.
The situation at the moment not only seems disappointing to you but also to me.
Sadly, I am but a visiting official sent by the Emperor of Zeng State as an ambassador.
Otherwise, I'd have left with you.
By the way, have you decided where you're going?
I plan to offer my services to Hai Tian in Central Shu.
You've always said he is a wise ruler.
I believe my strengths will be put to good use at his side.
Great. This is great.
On your way out of here, you must be very careful.
Qian Zhong is too cunning to let you off so easily.
Take care, Mister Su. I bid you farewell.
We shall meet again.
My father said we have to either capture him alive or get his corpse.
Yes!
Where has he gone?
Let's go.
Young lady, have you seen a man pass through here?
How insolent! Why didn't you answer our Young Mistress' question?
Father sent us to capture Xiao Hui but not to hurt others.
- Didn't you realize she is a mute? - Yes.
He's badly injured so he should be around this area.
Let's search elsewhere. Let's go!
It's you.
Don't touch me!
You can't go out!
There are a lot of people who are after you!
I'd rather be captured than stay here for a minute longer.
You still hate me?
What are you laughing at?
You hate me because you still love me.
You can't stand to be near me.
- You're afraid to see me with other men... - Who said so!
I don't love you! I don't love you anymore!
Then why are you afraid to stay?
- You're the father of the child? - Father?
- Yes. - Do I look like one?
Not only does he resemble you, he looks just like you!
It's good that you're home because Miss Hua can't speak and is all alone.
She sells flowers for a living.
That won't work out well in the long term.
A family can't do without a man at home either.
There is no man here?
I'm not at all pleased to hear you say that.
Miss Hua is a very virtuous woman.
How could she possibly have relationships with any other man?
You're fortunate to have her as your wife.
You mustn't think badly of her and wrong her.
I have affairs to tend to. I have to go.
You must treat her well.
What did she say?
She said you are virtuous and wouldn't socialize with men.
Why would I let them see the men I socialize with?
She said child looks like me.
The child is mine and has nothing to do with you.
Tell me why you are here.
Weren't you leading a good life in Huai Yin?
You were the most popular girl there.
All the wealthy men were after you.
You're...
Was that caused by the fire I set?
Go inside quickly.
You'll implicate us if you're seen by those men.
Miss Hua, look what I brought you.
What are you doing here?
Didn't I tell you not to bring me things?
I... I wanted to obey your words.
But I can't help myself so allow me to take care of you and your child?
That is not necessary!
Miss Hua! Listen to me!
- Miss Hua! - Let go of her!
Who are you?
You turn me down because of him?
I'm sorry. I just want him to give up.
He's too poor.
He can't satisfy a materialistic woman like me.
[Wanted Man]
Let's just go back.
Let's go!
Slow down a bit.
My fellow men, why are you heading home when the sun isn't even setting yet?
Look at the soil. Not a bit of grass has sprouted.
All the hard work is for nothing. We might as well take a nap at home.
They all said we'll get fed when the Lord arrives but I think it is the opposite.
We were told to plant these crops.
But truth be told, we're lucky enough to have tree bark and roots for food!
Hey, you!
Have you reported this situation to the Lord?
Why would the officials be bothered?
It's a waste of time to tell them about it.
Let's go! It's time for a nap.
Let's go home.
Let's go.
We can't blame them.
We've already been here for three months.
But the seeds have not sprouted at all.
I don't know what is wrong with them.
Perhaps the water and soil here are not suitable for growing our seeds.
They used to grow chili and fruits.
They exchange foods with those in the mountains.
Shall we switch back to the old policy and plant something else?
We can't rely on food exchange in the long term.
We have to be self-sufficient.
Zi Shu, look up some books and see if you can find a solution to this.
Yes.
My Lord, I think it's important to listen to the voices of the people.
If we hadn't visited them today
we wouldn't know they are already complaining about the situation.
'The same knife that cuts bread, cuts fingers.'
We can't overlook that.
You have a point.
We will also have to find a way to relay their opinions to the court.
- What's the matter? - He kicked me.
We've been out for a while.
You must be tired. Let's head back home.
Are you still doing research on the soil?
Here.
Le Er, look at this.
In the Remote Ages of China, Shennong, the master of agriculture wrote this.
All plants and crops should be planted according to the characteristics of the soil.
If the soil is unsuitable, then we have to base our judgment on the seasons.
The soil here is unsuitable for growing rice and grains.
Because it is too humid here in spring.
It might be different if we sow the seeds in summer instead.
Summer? Will the seeds sprout in such hot weather?
We can melt the ice in the mountains
and use it to form a natural cold irrigation pond all around the crops.
We can then solve our problems.
A lord is indeed a lord. Good job coming up with such a good solution.
I haven't been idling around either.
Take a look at this.
It's exquisite. What is this?
It's called a wishing box.
We'll set this up at the government office and have a reliable person guard it.
If the people have any issues, they can write on bamboo planks and drop them in here.
Then these planks will be taken directly to you.
What do you think about this idea?
This is a great idea.
Why haven't I thought of that?
'A good Jack makes a good Jill.'
We'll be able to turn the wasteland into a wonderland.
You could have said you wish to talk to me but why did you pretend to be a customer?
I was afraid you wouldn't come over.
I can still leave.
Wait a moment!
You don't want your loved one to be arrested, do you?
He is a wanted criminal.
You won't be happy with him!
What do you want?
Marry me or... I'll rat him out.
I know I'm despicable for doing so.
But I'm sure I'm more capable of giving you happiness than him!
You...
I... I'll agree to your terms.
This is great!
No... just in case, I can't let that man leave this place safely.
Qing Guo, where have you been?
The child's been crying for you.
Why are you talking to me in such a mild manner?
Don't you hate me anymore?
Qing Guo, I've thought things through.
How could you be that sort of person?
You must have a reason for doing that.
Perhaps Jiang Ye and Madam Jin forced you.
Or perhaps...
Let's not bring up the past anymore.
Have a drink with me?
I remember you are quite a drinker.
Good wine.
Are you still wearing the necklace I gave you?
Remember it is very important because it holds a huge secret.
It will come in handy one day.
Qing Guo, I'm sorry but that necklace...
Xiao Hui, don't worry.
I won't let anyone hurt you.
As for those men who are after you, I will make them give up.
Promise me you will be happy.
You must be.
- There's something in the wine... - Sleep now. Rest well.
It will be all right when you wake up tomorrow.
You know the whereabouts of this man, right?
Come with me.
Xiao Hui, I told them you'd be here at my place tomorrow.
When they come here to arrest you, I'll set the house on fire.
They will mistake my corpse as yours.
Then no one will ever go after you again.
I thought I'd never have the chance to do anything for you.
I'm glad I can die in your place.
I left the baby at Madam Zhou's. Why do you have him?
Do you really love that man so much that you can die for him?
I don't know what you are talking about.
Give me back my child!
Do you think I don't know what you are up to?
I've been following you around and I saw you put that man on a boat.
I saw you went to file a report.
I saw you hand over your child to Madam Zhou.
Who is he?
Why does he deserve your love?
He is the father of my child.
He is also the love of my life.
I know you are kind to me.
I will repay your kindness in my next life.
I beg you to let me carry out my plan! Please!
Miss Hua, be sensible.
That man abandoned you and he is not worthy of your sacrifice!
No! He never abandoned me!
I didn't want to be his burden so I let him go!
Mister Zhou, please let me do this.
Treat this as a my dying wish!
No! I won't let you!
I will send the wedding carriage over early tomorrow morning.
If an empty carriage comes back to me
I will make sure that your child suffers.
You can imagine just how much he will suffer.
Whenever I think about you, I will be in great pain!
If I'm in pain, I won't let him off easily.
I will make him suffer twice as much pain as I suffer!
No! Don't do that!
You can decide what you should do!
Please! Please don't do this!
Where am I?
Why am I here?
Hua Qing Guo said she's getting married.
She's afraid I'll get in the way.
But it doesn't seem right. That man wasn't with her for the past few days.
Perhaps she is in trouble?
Xiao Hui, you must be out of your mind.
How could you believe in this woman after being tricked once?
Lift the carriage!
Xiao Hui, I'm sorry to let you down.
I can't allow our child to suffer.
I can only pray to the gods they take pity on us.
And bless you with a safe journey.
What's the matter?
Stop! Stop everything.
Hey, you...
Miss Hua.
Mister Zhuo asked me to wait for you here.
He said, 'You can take a horse to the water, but you cannot make him drink.'
He didn't want to force you against your will.
He prepared this bundle for you.
There are clothes and money in here.
He said your house is under surveillance.
You shouldn't go back anymore.
You will have to seek a new life elsewhere.
Don't thank me. Thank Mister Zhuo instead.
His feelings for you are true.
Young Mistress!
Look, there's a man in there!
Could that be Xiao Hui?
Hua Qing Guo, you shouldn't assume only your love is true.
So is mine!
I don't ask to be remembered by you in this life.
I just hope you lead a good life in the future.
I will watch over you in heaven.
How is it? Did you manage to catch Xiao Hui?
We did but he was already dead.
I don't care if he's alive or dead.
I don't want to become his enemy!
What... what is this?
The place was on fire when we got there.
But... How can you be sure this is Xiao Hui?
It should be.
Otherwise, why would he sit in the house and await his death?
Great. Now you will make me restless and sleepless for quite some time.
Young Mistress, what should we do with this corpse?
Take it out and dump it!
Do you want me to be restless and sleepless as well?
- All right. Take it out! - Yes!
Sir, do you have enough to eat at home after giving so much away to His Lordship?
Yes, we do! We're thankful to His Lordship for keeping us on his mind at all times.
He's helped us through the tough times.
Now we have so much food in our barn it is almost going through our roof!
That's good.
Hai Tian, look!
No one has put in any bamboo planks into the wish frame for nearly three months.
It seems our people are quite satisfied with their lives now.
Why don't we destroy it for a good fortune?
Pang Wan!
Do you have a fire lighter?
Let's all make a wish!
Mister Su just sent someone over.
I'll be inside for a while.
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