Episode 08
Did you accomplish what I asked you to do?
Yes, we did.
Fourth Master. Commander Yin is taking care of what you asked him to do.
All right
Fourth Master, Miss Yin has come to her senses.
Jing Wan. - Fourth Master.
Fourth Master.
Miss Yin, you're finally awake. Fourth Master was worried sick.
He regularly came to see you.
Pei Lin, you stay with her.
You finally regained your wits.
The bullet failed to kill you.
Oh, right.
How did everything go?
Things have essentially calmed down.
Jing Wan,
it is a relief you awoke.
Otherwise, I would have lost all my happiness.
Don't worry about me.
I am better now.
Do you realize
that when you awoke,
your first question was about me?
I'm really happy.
Oh, right.
While being semi-conscious I recall
that Jian Zhang came here.
Where is he then?
I asked Jian Zhang to look after you.
He always was by your side.
But earlier Commander Yu took him out to eat. So he went with him.
Oh.
My brother, Miss Yin is beautiful and intelligent. She will wake up.
Additionally, Fourth Master strictly told the doctors
that they will be punished if she does not recover.
Commander Yu.
As friends, please speak honestly.
Are Fourth Master and Jing Wan...
I cannot talk about this subject.
But we have been friends for a long time.
If I hide the truth from you, I would feel bad.
Miss Yin is a rare heroine.
She came to Chengzhou all alone just to save you.
Her courage is admired by all.
It is natural Fourth Master fell in love with Miss Yin.
I know nothing about it. You should not be upset with me.
In my opinion, Miss Yin is not indifferent towards Fourth Master.
Knowing her, it is impossible.
I do not know if it is possible or not.
But all the soldiers in the Chengzhou Army say
that she is Fourth Master's sweetheart.
It is no secret that she is by his side day and night.
You know, apart from relatives and parents, no woman is allowed to live in the Governor's residence.
The fact that she lives there
is another clue to understanding how things are.
Jing Wan is not that type of woman.
I cannot believe it.
Yes.
I can see that Miss Yin is not thirsty for riches.
It's just that Fourth Master is a young hero.
Aside from his status, he is very handsome.
All women fall in love with him.
For a long time, they were frequently meeting.
It is possible that they developed feelings for one other.
My brother, I treat you as my real brother
Therefore, I speak the truth to you.
If you don't think about yourself, think about others.
How will you trade if you offend him?
By now, you should know his temper.
If he ever gets angry at you,
you can forget about being a merchant.
You won't be able to freely move around the six northern provinces anymore.
Additionally, there is your grandmother and siblings.
Do you want to risk the lives of all those depending on you?
You have to weigh
all the pros and cons.
It is only one woman.
You are a handsome guy. You'll have no problems finding another one.
My brother, we are here.
Slowly. Slowly.
Look out.
Help Mr. Xu upstairs.
Yes.
We troubled you.
Tell Fourth Master not to worry.
I am going.
Goodnight, Commander Yu.
Start the car.
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Anyone?
Mr. Xu what do you need?
Can you buy me a ticket
to Wuchi?
Yes.
What's wrong?
Fourth Master...
Why are you sleeping here?
With so many things to do,
you should not stay up all night.
Last night I wanted to rest here a bit.
But I actually fell asleep.
Then go and sleep some more.
It'll be dawn in a moment,
then I will go to my office.
I will stay with you a moment longer.
Big Brother.
Did Jian Zhang return?
I have slept well.
Wait a bit. I will call him.
Bearer!
- Fourth Master. - Where is Mister Xu?
He drank a bit too much yesterday. Commander Yu brought him back.
He is resting in his friend's chambers.
If he drank, it was because he was worried about you.
It is understandable that he would drink.
Uhm.
The doctor said you can eat now,
however, only liquid things.
What would you like to eat?
Whatever.
Rice porridge?
Uhm.
Go and ask the kitchen to prepare a rice porridge.
Yes, sir.
It smells nice.
I am hungry too.
Shall I prepare a bowl for you too, Fourth Master?
Fourth Master, will you wash yourself here?
All right?
Young Master Xu, Miss Yin woke up.
Really?!
- Jing Wan!- Young Master Xu, please.
Jing Wan, who is there? Is that Jiang Ping? Tell him to wait outside.
Big Brother, it is Jian Zhang.
You came.
Jing Wan, I am pressed for time.
I cannot eat breakfast with you.
As you wish, Big Brother. - All right.
Prepare the car. I will visit the barracks in the eastern suburbs.
Yes, sir.
What did Commander Yu say?
That you should not worry.
Jian Zhang, I am Fourth Master's sworn sister.
Big Brother always treats me with nothing but kindness.
You are sworn siblings?
Speak bluntly with me.
I haven't done anything to feel guilty about towards you.
Jing Wan
I am going back to Wuchi.
Why?
I did not leave sooner,
because I was worried about you.
I was not able to leave you alone
as you were wounded.
But since you feel better,
I can return home now.
Is it because of the rumors you heard
that you are suspicious me?
Jian Zhang, we grew up together.
Don't you know me anymore?
Why do you not believe in me?
All the people from Governor's residence
think of you as Fourth Master's sweetheart.
How can I believe in you?
I know the reason for it.
Ever since I got wounded,
I had no time to explain everything to you.
Jian Zhang, listen carefully.
This was all an agreement between Fourth Master and me.
In order for General Xu and General Chang to lower their guard,
I was pretending to be his sweetheart.
Thanks to this mascarade,
little by little, he was able to implement his plan.
Jian Zhang,
I only did this all for you.
In order to save you.
I had to almost risk my reputation.
Believe me.
Everything I said is true.
Nothing happened between him and me. You need to believe me.
If you don't think about yourself, think about others.
You need to weigh all the pros and cons.
Don't worry.
I will come back safe and sound.
- Father!- Unfortunately, the whole family
will rely upon you.
Father!
Jing Wan, my family is very traditional.
I cannot let my grandmother worry, nor put my family to shame.
In the six northern provinces, nobody will ignore your relationship with Fourth Master.
My family
cannot lose face (lose respect).
Jing Wan,
even though you have not betrayed me,
I need to break up with you.
Jian Zhang,
at the cost of a thousand slanders I came to Chengzhou to save you.
How can you utter such words?
Is it true?
You really want to break up with me because of that?
Jian Zhang,
willing or not, you have been educated as a man with modern views.
How can you treat me in such a manner?
Yes, I am ungrateful.
But what would you do in my place?
You saved me at the price of your reputation.
As a man, I cannot accept your immeasurable sacrifice.
Jian Zhang, I misjudged you.
Doctor Cheng! Doctor Cheng! Please come quick!
What is happening to Miss?
Miss...
What happened?
Miss... Miss!
Nurse!
Prepare a relaxer.
Pay attention.
Mister Xu, this is a small gift for you from Fourth Master.
Will you accept it?
No, thank you.
Mister Xu, you were wrong coming to Chengzhou.
Fourth Master ordered me to pass this message to you.
He is too busy with military affairs to personally see to your departure.
He also said that if you need anything,
he will help you.
Master Xu, please.
What happened?
Miss Yin was emotionally upset. Doctor Cheng gave her a relaxer.
Where is this Xu man? What did he say to her?!
I didn't hear too well outside.
He said he wanted to return alone to Wuchi.
Jing Wan.
Don't worry. I will bring Jian Zhang back right away.
Jing Wan, don't cry.
Tell me what to do.
I will do it right away.
Fourth Master,
he boarded the train already.-Drag him back here now!
Fourth Master!
Jing Wan.
If you want him to return,
I will do everything in my power to drag him here.
Even though you did not betray me, I need to break up with you.
I am ungrateful. But what would you do in my place?
You saved me at the cost of your reputation.
I am a man! I will never accept such sacrifice!
Let him go.
Master Xu, we will be going.
He will treat you well.
Even if we run to the end of the world, we will never escape him.
When he finds us, we would both die.
Xiaolan, I still have to take care of my father. I cannot die yet.
What will they do when I am dead?
Xiaolan, be reasonable. Marry that man.
He'll treat you well.
You bastard! You cannot even protect your lover! Are you even a man?!
Who are you?- It doesn't matter!
I want to give you a lesson. As a man, you need to protect your lover.
Because you are afraid of death, you are pushing your woman into the depths of despair.
Are you even a man?! You are just a coward!
Mister, do not say that. He is in a difficult situation.
What difficult situation?
It is only an excuse. A blatant excuse!
Mister, forgive him! Have mercy!
A cowardly excuse.
Cowardly excuse.
Not bad. Everything is fine.
Thank you, Doctor Cheng.
You can leave the bed and take a walk. It will do you good.
Let me help you.
Come.
Come, sit down.
Miss Yin, don't be too sad.
Your problems will disappear one by one as you continue to regain your health.
You need to take care of your health.
I will leave you then.
Doctor Cheng, is there anything unchangeable
and indestructible in the world?
Miss Yin, why are you asking this?
What I once thought was unchangeable and indestructible
crumpled so easily.
Tell me, what should I believe in?
Everything's possible.
One should experience growth during one's life
After destruction,
something better will appear
that will never crumble.
Well said, Doctor Cheng.
Third Miss. Third Miss.
Third Miss.
The apricot flowers bloomed.
Fourth Brother, come back soon.
Third Miss, be wise. Let's go back.
Third Miss, let's go back.
Third Miss. Third Miss, let's go back.
Third Miss...
Let's go...
Born into the Governor's family,
Third Miss is really pitiful.
When the former Governor married her to the second son of General Chang
he wanted to form a political alliance.
Fate decided
that they would love each other dearly and Third Miss was really happy.
But overnight she's lost her husband and her family.
Mister Cheng, are you familiar with the Mu Rong family?
My father and former Governor were good friends.
I grew up with Pei Lin.
Jin Zhi is like my little sister.
But you and Miss Jin Zhi don't resemble each other.
I don't agree with her ideals and actions.
I was in an out of consciousness but I heard
that you were taking care of both me and Third Miss.
Third Miss was so miserable that I needed to take care of her.
Even though Fourth Master had his own reasons to act this way,
it affected so many lives.
Additionally, they were Third Miss's family members.
I really cannot understand it.
I think that the thirst for power can slowly render any man cold and ruthless.
Pei Lin wasn't like this in the past.
I only hope he did not venture too far away
and that he will not totally lose himself.
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Fourth Master, Third Miss ate well today.
She finally wants to eat something.
Today, she ate chicken broth and some fruit.
But she is always inattentive.
She runs around with floating arms, talking to herself.
It looks like she is talking to her husband.
Are you going out frequently?
It was sunny today. We took a walk in the park.
But then she took a branch
and took it for apricot flowers.
She wanted to give it to you.
Third Sister, it is nothing.
Time heals all wounds.
Little by little, you will forget everything.
You will get better.
Jing Wan,
you came, Big Brother.
Do you feel better today?
I feel better.
I stayed out on the balcony with Doctor Cheng.
Little by little you will get stronger.
Besides, Xin Zhi is taking care of you. I don't have to worry.
I am afraid that you are only thinking about your family and aren't resting well.
Stop.
All right, I will say no more.
The weather is nice today.
When you regain your health, you'll be able to walk in the garden.
I saw Third Miss in the garden today.
She's lost a lot of weight.
She was absent minded.
Jing Wan, I know that you blame me.
Actually, in this room
there are two people blaming Mu Rong Feng.
One is you. The other is me.
But Jing Wan,
people should know that being at the top is very cold.
Being born into this family means
bearing more pain than ordinary people.
Yingzhou Army Headquarters
As Commander Xu said, we should wait longer.
You bunch of idiots!
Once Mu Rong takes control, we won't be allowed to talk.
General Zhang must have his reasons for not acting promptly.
Mu Rong took over his father's place.
He became the Military Governor without a rebellion.
Why are we afraid of him?
Supreme Commander!
Mu Rong Feng just took over the military power.
His position has not yet stabilised.
It is the best time to attack him.
Give me the orders!
Accordingly to the previous plan,
we'll attack the Chengzhou Army.- Yes!
How is the situation in Qianping?
There is urgent news that part of the ancient wall was forced down.
How is it possible?
After the death of the former General, I transferred part of my troops.
It was not more than one division.
Jiangzhou Army is prepared. Their attacks are very fierce.
Isn't the Tenth Division of Zhang Qiyun nearby?
Zhang Qiyun is afraid of launching an attack on them.
Tenth division only managed to exchange fire a few times and is now in position.
Those bastards!
Fourth Master, the internal problems are still not solved and yet we are facing the external ones.
I am very worried for Chengzhou.
Sun Jingyi is very cunning.
He knew he wouldn't be able to move
if the Chengzhou Army attacked first.
We need to take care of the external problems fast,
to avoid simultaneous external and internal attacks. Otherwise the situation will get out of control.
Fourth Master is right.
Uncle Cheng, you and your troops will go south
and claim Qianping back at all cost.
Don't worry, Third Master. I will reclaim Qianping in three days.
It's just that...- What is it?
The Yingzhou Army is hiding many soldiers north of Yingzhou
and is stalling the attack.
They will attack us as soon as we arrive in Qianping.
Thus we will find ourselves between two enemies.
Commander Yu.- Yes.
You need to move quickly towards Qiangping to stop the enemies.
At your command! I will stop the approach of the enemy. Halting them mid-step.
As they look for a way to attack from inside and out, we could surround the enemies and wipe them out.
Commander Yu, you can retreat to here and then host your post.
From the front, we will close on the enemy troops in the Qiangping Valley, and wipe them out.- Yes!
Uncle Cheng!- Listening!
After reclaiming Qianping, you will move towards the south,
to block the entrance to the valley and surround them.Yes.
We need to wipe out the Ying Army at Qianping,
so that they know that despite former Governor's death
they cannot gain anything. - Yes!
General, it's extraordinary. The Chengzhou Army suddenly stopped its retreat.
They were attacking us viciously. Why?
It's their last line of defense. Just like beasts at bay, they attack for the last time.
Order the General of the Qiyun Division to take over that hill at any cost.
Yes! General, attack!
We can't hold the hill!
Fourth Master, Commander Yu said the enemies are boldly attacking. They will not be able to hold them for long.
What did Commander Cheng say?
That he can hold Qiangping only until 3 PM at the latest.
Tell Commander Yu to hold that position until 6 PM at all cost!
Hello?! Fourth Master orders you
to hold position until 6PM at all cost!
Order the artillery regiment to fire until they blow this hill.
Yes!
Commander, we cannot hold anymore.
Shut up! This is an order!
Everyone who retreats, will be shot!- Yes!
Yes, Fourth Master. We will not retreat,
even if there is no man left!
The Commander's post is too in front!
Tell Fourth Master to retreat further to the back.
I will never retreat!
Attack!
Go! Go!
Mu Rong Feng. Release me.
We'll fight it out man to man.
You plotted against us. You sold us out!
I'll sell you a bullet right away! Lower the pistol!
General Zhang, you came from Luoyang?
It is a great place with clear waters.
Do you have children?
What do you want, Mu Rong?
You can kill me if you want.
But don't touch my family!
You have misunderstood.
What I wanted to say is that you are not the only one.
Every Officer has parents and children.
Stop this crazy talk. Kill me!
There are those who are victorious and those who are defeated in a war.
But are we leading wars only to win against our enemies?
You are the Officer of the Yingzhou Army.
We do not share the same point of view.
Despite this,
only we, the military
need to ensure peace in our region
and allow people to live without worries.
Isn't it so?
Untie General Zhao...
Fourth Master.
Did you not hear me?
Please tell this to all the surrounded soldiers.
Those who put down their guns, may return home.
Yes.
Wait!
Fourth Master, we went through a lot of trouble to capture the Yingzhou Army.
If we let them go, it would be like letting tigers claim the mountains again. It will bring negative consequences!
Will killing them ensure peace on Earth?
Fourth Master, you are the epiphany of benevolence.
But don't forget, this is a battlefield. One does not show any pity here.
Yes, war is cruel.
But despite this, one should know that
if we don't show mercy by choosing when to kill,
if we fight over land and interests,
how are we going to be different from Sun Jingyi and Li Chongnian?
- Fourth Master!- Uncle Cheng!
My father told me
if there is an epic revolt
it is you who will be victims of oppression without the possibility to live in peace.
It was you who picked up the arms,
so it is you who wants the population to live happily.
I am aware that the captured soldiers are our enemies.
But those people in uniform,
are the same as common people who we want to protect.
General Zhao, you may leave.
Tell Sun Jingyi that I don't want to be his enemy.
To ensure a peaceful life for our citizens,
I, Mu Rong Feng, ask him not to provoke us.