Brother, We're brothers.
Call me Sire.
Sire, please spare my life.
I never fought with you for anything.
You think I care?
Sire, do you remember when we were kids?
You, Qionghua and I went out of the palace to play in the mountain.
You twisted your leg. I carried you down the mountain.
You leaned on my back while Qionghua sang to you.
Brother Yong, I also remembered that I broke father's jade ruyi.
You took thirty lashes for me.
I nearly died from that.
When I was sick, you looked after me around the clock.
I remember that too.
Brother Yong, you're a loser. You've wasted so much of Sui's money.
What can you be except being a liability?
I killed Qionghua.
When you saw her in Wavy Pavilion the other day, she was already dead.
You...Look, he still doesn't get it.
Let him live ten more years and he still won't get it.
What I hate most is that
you're the Crown Prince only because you're a year older than me.
Everyone favored you.
In what respect am I not stronger than you? I'm stronger than you in every respect.
God is so unfair.
I know you hate me. But you can't hate me. I didn't cause this.
I hate your attitude the most. It's so annoying and sickening.
What? The best I can do for you is to leave your dead body intact
so that you'll die with dignity.
As for how you'll die is up to you.
I don't want to die...
Can't you see he's scared? Why don't you guys give him a hand?
I don't want to die...
Come on.
I don't want to die.
You killed your sister. Now me. You're wicked. God will punish you.
Rest in peace...
I can't become the emperor if I'm afraid of karma.
Just a moment...There's no hurry.
Yu'er...Yu'er, it's not safe here. I will send someone to help you leave.
You must leave now...Now...
Why do I have to leave? Sire and the Crown Prince were set up.
The robbery of the Imperial silver hasn't bee solved yet.
You want me to pretend nothing ever happened and leave?
I can't do that.
If Yang Guang knows you're still alive, he'll kill you.
You see how Yang Yong ended up.
So? I can't go home now. You want me to leave. Where can I go?
I found a place for you in Liuzhou.
I promise I'll pick you up from there once this has died down.
Why should I listen to you?
You have no choice. No more arguing, Yu'er.
Sorry...sorry.
Wait. Go to Dengzhou with me.
You heard yourself how Yang Guang killed Sis Qionghua.
You know very well how Yang Yong died. You've done so many things for Yang Guang.
You even robbed the Imperial silver for him.
What you say can be the evidence.
Go to Dengzhou with me and tell my father what happened.
The truth will be known then. I will look at you differently too.
Yu'er, it won't work. Yang Yong is dead.
Yang Guang has already ascended to the throne.
Tell me. Who else can be Sui's emperor now? Tell me.
Forget about your idea. Don't go anywhere. Wait for me here.
Listen to me.
Please have some tea.
You want to mock me? Go ahead. I don't care.
Please don't say that.
We're in the same boat. Why would I mock you?
What are you talking about?
Do you know who arranged to bring you here?
You must be curious.
I'm already the queen now. I'm in charge of the six harems.
Why would I still allow Sire to have other women?
Both of us have lost our country.
How would I not understand what's on your mind?
So you too want to...?
Yes. I plotted this to restore Chen State.
I don't care about being the queen of Sui.
Back then I sent someone to hide the descendants of Chen State.
My objective is to restore Chen State. Yang Guang's Sui conquered our Chen State.
I want to set up another Chen State in Sui's land.
This is just the beginning.
Is this really your intention?
Of course it is. But I can't pull it off alone.
I wonder if you'll help me, Sis Xuanhua? No, I mean help us.
What do you want me to do?
Get close to Yang Guang to please him. I will set a trap for him step by step.
Then someone will take him out for us.
Have some tea, sister.
Sire, Lord Mount sent a messenger to ask about Princess Yu's trip home.
What should we tell him?
What should you tell him? You're asking me such a stupid question?
I'm stupid.
Everyone saw Princess Yu board the wagon and leave the palace.
She was escorted out of the palace, right?
How do I know what happened after she left the palace?
Sire is smart.
You're really stupid... Too bad Princess Yu...
What a shame.
Lord Mount is my uncle after all. I should give him some closure.
Tell him that I sent someone to check. Princess Yu's wagon fell off a cliff.
As for the body...The valley is too deep. It couldn't be found.
I'll tell him that right away.
Yu'er, everyone thinks your wagon fell off a cliff and you're dead now.
So no one will look for you on the way.
But you must be careful. Don't reveal your identity.
The Pass ahead is the only way leading to Liuzhou.
I can't see you off anymore.
I've assigned General Li Zhong to escort you all the way to Liuzhou.
He's promised me to keep you safe.
When this has died down, I'll go see you.
It's late now. Li Zhong, time to hit the road.
Why have you stopped?
You want to kill me?
Master told me to. I'll let you die quickly.
Yuwen Chengdou?
What's the enmity between you and this girl?
Why do you want to kill her?
You work in the government?
Yes.
I'm Commander Li Zhong of the Golden Tiger Guards.
I was ordered to arrest this felon. Both you and I work for the government.
I won't fight you. Turn her over to me right away.
Don't listen to him. He wants to kill me to shut me up.
Commander Li, I don't believe your one-sided story.
I won't turn her over to you.
So you want to go against the government?
I meant to spare your life. But you didn't appreciate that. Fine.
You want to get in my way. I'll kill the both of you then.
Get on the horse
How dare you, traitor! You're working against the government.
My Golden Tiger Guards will seek revenge.
You're lucky you didn't injure your bones and tendons.
Just take the medicine for a few days. She'll get well then.
Please come to the clinic to get the medicine. Goodbye.
Thank you.
Thank you for saving my life. What's your name?
No problem. My name is Qin Qiong, aka Shubao
I'm from Shandong Jinan Prefecture Licheng County.
You're from Shandong Licheng? You're dressed like you work in the government.
I do.
There's something I'm not sure if I should ask.
Please go ahead.
Do you remember half a month ago the Imperial silver was robbed in Dengzhou?
I'm a Grade Four Liaison Officer in Jinan Prefecture,
but I was working in Chang'an during this period.
I only saw the notice about this case
in the city these past couple of days.
This is a strange case. No one could crack it.
Why are you asking about it?
Nothing.
Your injury's not that serious. Get some rest.
I'll come see you in a few hours.
Thank you, Brother Qin.
You're welcome.
It's ready. Here you go.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Sir, you want to buy some clothes? We have all sorts of dresses.
Take your time to choose. They're beautiful.
Sir, are you buying this for someone?
Yes.
What's her build?
Neither tall nor short, fat nor thin.
Beautiful face. Nice figure. Innocent and elegant.
Enough. I can even draw a picture of your wife now.
You misunderstand. I'm just buying a dress for a girl.
A girl? You must have fallen for her. How about this one?
OK. I'll buy this one.
OK.
Who is it?
Miss, we're delivering medicine.
Miss, Master Qin told us to prepare the medicine for you.
There's a new dress too. He told us to give it to you.
Please come in.
Master Qin, you're back from work so late? I've already done what you told me to do.
Thank you.
No problem.
Brother Qin...This dress is so beautiful. Thank you.
Your dress is torn, so I bought you a new dress.
Put it on tomorrow. It's late now. Go to bed early.
Li Zhong, how come you're back so soon? Has she gotten there already?
General, when we were on the way to Liuzhou,
Her Highness left without telling me while I was asleep.
Why didn't you give chase?
The Prime Minister summoned me.
Remember,
even if he asks, you still must not tell him this.
Remember.
I'd rather die than betray you, General.
Sir, what is it?
Have you done what I told you to do?
Miss, I've prepared the dishes you ordered. They're all refreshing.
Thank you.
Miss.
Brother Qin.
Why have you come downstairs?
I'm fine now. Brother Qin, come and eat.
Why are you still standing there?
What?
You look much better now.
Yes. Thank you for taking care of me. I'm much better now.
Here you go. This is the food you ordered.
Give me a bowl of congee please.
OK. Enjoy-
Miss...
My name's not "Miss". Please call me Yu'er.
Miss Yu'er, I don't know if I should ask.
Please go ahead.
That Golden Tiger Guard said you're a felon. You don't appear to be one.
Is there something behind this?
I'm not a felon. I antagonized someone in the government.
But too many people are involved in this. I can't explain.
Then, let's not talk about it. Dig in.
Miss Yu'er.
Brother Qin.
What are you doing?
I've decided to leave. I can only return your favor some other day.
But you've just gotten well.
Why don't you stay in the inn for a few more days?
There are still things that I must attend to personally.
Don't you have your jobs to do too? You should go too.
You're right. Well, have you decided where to go to yet?
Not yet. Perhaps I'll go stay with a relative.
You must take care on the way.
Sure.
Take care.
Coachman, please go to Jinan Prefecture Licheng County.
OK. Sit tight.
Brother Qin, we had never met before.
I can't return your favor for saving my life.
It's risky on the road. I don't want to get you in trouble.
So we mustn't travel together even though we're going to the same place.
Yuwen Chengdu said the Imperial silver was taken by another gang of people.
It must have been Cheng Yaojin and his accomplices. I've met him before.
I'm sure I'll recognize him.
I can help Governor Tang Bi investigate this case.
Who are you? It's you? Where are you taking me?
I'm taking you to a safe place.
Stop...Stop.
Yu'er, sit still.
Stop.
Yu'er...What's the matter with you? Do you want to get yourself killed?
Are you hurt? Yu'er...Yu'er, I truly want to help you.
Why don't you believe me? I truly want to help you, Yu'er.
Stay away from me.
Yu'er.
Stay away from me
Yu...Yu'er. Listen to me. No one can save you now.
Only I can.
I know your father is in command of the troops.
But don't you understand that it's Sire who wants to kill you now?
Even your father can't save you.
Yu'er...Yu'er, please listen to me. Sui needs me now.
I will fight hard in the wars.
When I get victories, I will ask Sire to grant you a special pardon.
Then I will hold a grand wedding to marry you, OK?
Howl end up is none of your business.
Since you've pledged allegiance to Yang Guang and your father,
you are my enemy then.
I won't marry you. I won't marry someone like you.
Yu'er...I won't leave you. I will use my life to protect you. Yu'er...
If you keep harassing me and won't let me leave,
I will kill myself right in front of you... I mean what I say.
Yu'er...
Brother Qin...Brother Qin.
What are you doing here?
Don't ask. Get me out of here.
Come on.
Go.
All the Wu's were executed.
Now, Sire has ordered us to kill Wu Yunzhao.
Father, what do you think?
The Imperial Decree is issued. We must go.
But Uncle Wu was your good friend.
Wu Yunzhao is the last descendant of the Wu's. How can we...?
That's exactly why we must go. Only then, can we keep Wu Yunzhao alive.
Wu Jianzhang has been loyal all his life.
But he and all his family members were killed in the end.
Wu Yunzhao is his only offspring now.
If I fail to keep him safe, I'd be failing his father.
Father, what do we do now?
Zhang Gongjin.
My Lord.
Go to Nanyang Pass right away and pass them my order.
Tell Wu Yunzhao to flee Nanyang City as soon as possible.
Yes, My Lord.
Cheng'er, we shall comply with the Imperial Decree. We'll go there slowly.
Delay a few days.
When we get to Nanyang Pass, Wu Yunzhao will have fled already.
Even if Sire wants to hold us liable, he can only say we were slack.
How many days have passed? Luo Yu hasn't made a move yet.
It's been so long already, he and his son still haven't made a move.
I bet they're trying to stall on the way.
We're waiting so desperately.
What if Wu Yunzhao is tipped off? He'll have fled before we get there.
I don't think we should wait any longer. Let's take Nanyang City first.
You think I don't want to take immediate action?
But this is a military order.
If we go without the badge of order from the commander-in-chief,
we might get executed.
OK. We're fine now. He can't catch up with us.
Miss Yu'er, are you tired?
I'm fine.
Do you need some rest?
OK.
Be careful...Are you OK?
I'm fine.
Why did you jump off the speeding wagon just now?
Did you want to get yourself killed?
I was desperate. I didn't have a choice.
Why did he follow you?
He's a bad guy. He wants to control me for his own interests.
Anyway ,there are things I still can't talk about yet.
It's dangerous for you to stay here. Let me see you home.
No, I have to go back to work. What should I do?
Right. I can't go home either.
What if I get caught by when I go home? I need to hide.
Brother Qin, you're the only person who can protect me now.
How about this? You can escort me home after a while, OK?
We'll do that then. But you must promise me one thing.
No matter how dangerous the situation gets on the road,
you mustn't act as recklessly as you did just now.
You must listen to me. Can you do that?
OK. I promise.
Howl end up is none of your business.
Since you've pledged allegiance to Yang Guang and your father,
you are my enemy.
I won't marry you. I won't marry someone like you.
General, when we were on the way to Liuzhou,
the princess left without telling me while I was asleep.
I'd rather die than betray you, General.
It's the Golden Tiger Guards.
I told you I would take revenge. Listen to my order, Golden Tiger Guards.
Sir...
Bring me their heads. Go.
Yes, sir.