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[Episode 35]
Have you done what I told you to do?
I didn't kill her.
Muyun Qin had me relocated to Tian Qi City.
It was so he could find fault with me easily right under his nose.
Are you helping him to set me up?
Father, haven't you considered that I could have acted innocently?
Innocently?
You are my son.
Father, haven't you done anything foolish
simply because you liked a woman?
Never.
Some time ago, you went to meet some people.
A few houses disappeared from your account books.
I'm really curious.
Those were but very minor officials in the Disciplinary Bureau.
Their most important task is only to monitor princes in captivity.
Thinking about the one in captivity...
I simply can't figure out how he could be useful.
Why would Father take such a risk?
You're checking on me?
I wouldn't dare.
I'm just learning from Father the means in handling matters.
This matter...
Do not inform your mother.
It really was because of a woman.
You must always remember.
Your mother is Muru Ping.
If she were a man
she would be even tougher than Muru Shuo.
She was sent by the Muru family to supervise us.
However...
she has also lived in our manor for 20 some years.
She is family.
Family?
We spent half of our lifetime together.
But when have we ever treated each other with genuineness?
As long as I get to keep Nanku Yue Li
Mother won't know about your affair.
- You're blackmailing me? - It's a business deal.
You really are...
my good son.
You've stepped on my clothing.
Father, you are sure to achieve the great feat!
I'll wait to hear your good news.
Crown Princess Consort. I will have to offend you!
Who is it? How dare you barge into the royal city!
The third young master of the Muru family, Han Jiang!
I have the palace badge!
You will die if you try to hold me back!
Su Yu Ning!
Crown Princess Consort.
Step aside.
Crown Princess Consort.
I told you to step aside!
Wu Ru Yi, don't you dare forget that I will be the empress.
Don't push it.
I'll step aside.
It's the prophecy.
His Majesty believes in it.
Let go of me.
- Let go of me! - What can you do about it?
Take Miss Su away and escape to the ends of the world?
What about the Muru family?
Miss Su also has her parents!
It's easy to tell right from wrong.
Choices are easy to make.
This is what young people think.
When you and your decision become more important to this world
you...
You will understand me.
Your outfit is pretty.
I thought that you were going to say something else.
I wanted to hear certain words from you.
Tell me.
But it now seems...
unnecessary.
Ask away.
I can say it right now.
Words...
They can be made up anytime.
Words can be made up anytime.
It isn't so!
- It was because-- - The choice you made was right.
If you come with me...
you'll never be happy.
I'm just here to take a look at you.
I've taken a look at you...
and now I'm relieved.
Who is on duty today?
Master Eunuch, it's me.
How long have you been here?
15 years.
How could the crown prince's seat be the same as an arch prince's?
- I'll have it changed. - Change it quickly!
When you're done, I have to seal the doors.
Your Highness.
What are you doing?
I've never considered anything important to me.
Apart from the Muyun Pearl and this book.
I can carry my Muyun Pearl on me every day.
But this book...
What should I do about it?
Your Highness will be governing the world.
Why would you handle such trivial matters?
Why do people like to wear the color gold?
Your Highness, gold... is valuable.
The color gold...
It is the color of the sun.
Everyone wishes to help all lives like the sun does.
Perhaps, they only wish to become the sun.
High and mighty.
And be one of a kind.
You find me unworthy of it?
I apologize.
Dress me.
Prince Han, since good food and wine were prepared
you should enjoy everything sincerely.
It's a family reunion.
It's hard to stomach food that is still too bloody.
Some food, once you eat it, you'll regret having it.
If you don't, you're disappointed.
Between the two, I'd rather choose to regret having it.
Disappointment always reminds me of cowardice.
Prince Han, I wonder...
Which would you choose?
Uncle, you're very good at preaching.
I've done much that I regret.
I've accumulated some experience.
Your Highness, you must find me funny.
I won't be disappointed.
Things must get done.
Once I've thought it through, I won't regret it.
Once you've thought it through, you won't regret it...
Land the sedan chair.
Su Yu Ning...
Are you willing to do this?
Miss Su, before the engagement ritual
please wait in the side palace hall first.
Why didn't you answer me?
You think that...
I shouldn't be the one... to ask you this question?
Thank you for thinking of me, Your Highness.
I, Su Yu Ning...
am willing to do this.
Su Yu Ning.
Who is it?
Lady-in-waiting Su Yu Ning greets Your Highness.
Su Yu Ning, this is for you.
Such wild flowers bloom all over the mountain across from us.
They get trampled over by us and the horses every year.
But they always grow back again.
It blossoms all year round without fail.
I believe you'd also like them.
I like them very much.
It's fed and raised in this cage.
Will it be happier here?
Or... will it be happier to soar freely in the sky and hunt for its own food?
It's not up to the bird.
Wherever it goes, it has to find a way to survive.
Muyun Lu.
I like you.
Lift the sedan chair!
Prince Lu.
Lu.
Han.
Prince Lu, why haven't you gone in yet?
Uncle.
His Majesty has chosen to host the family banquet here today.
He really is very fond of Prince Sheng.
To have what you love taken from you...
That must be very upsetting.
Uncle.
What are you trying to imply?
What do you think?
You finally found a woman in this world whom you love dearly
but you had to give her up to one of your own kin.
You wish to let it go, but on second thought, you can't.
You're afraid to run into her in the palace.
But you're also so afraid that you won't at all.
When you do run into her, you can only gaze from afar.
If she's happy, you'll be upset.
If she's unhappy, you'll feel even worse.
Your emotions ride high, and then low, without a moment's peace.
My father has always taught me...
It's because we were born into the royal family
that we have no room for love.
It's because we were born into the royal family...
that we have no room for love.
Those are just words.
But after all...
we are just humans.
Head into the palace hall!
Chef, it's ready.
Qin Ming, is the crown prince here yet?
Your Highness, we've sent men to urge them several times.
I think we should still wait for a while.
We're all here to congratulate Crown Prince
and toast to his marriage.
We still have to depend on Crown Prince from now on.
It doesn't matter if we have to wait a bit longer.
We won't wait any longer.
Start the banquet.
It is the auspicious hour!
Start the banquet!
Your Highness, please make your way there.
Yu Xin Ji.
Why are you so flustered today?
Your Highness, you're already late for the banquet.
I... am concerned about Your Highness.
Yu Xin Ji.
Present.
Have you always thought very lowly of me?
I acknowledge my sin.
I finally understand it now.
When you have something to protect, it's a difficulty.
Not a sin.
Get going.
Lift the sedan chair!
Your Majesty.
When the fish is fed wine
it doesn't feel any pain when it is processed.
It feels only a flutter of joy.
Its flesh is especially fresh.
This is the drunken silver arowana!
Distribute it to everyone!
Yes!
Thank you, Your Majesty!
Hand out the courses!
This is our family banquet.
There's no need for formalities.
For me...
For my first toast of the day...
I'll toast to someone.
It's...
my older brother.
Arch Prince Ye, Muyun Luan.
Thank you, Your Majesty!
My brother knew very well that if he were on this throne
the Great Duan Empire would be far wealthier and more abundant.
Your Majesty, you're still so good at joking.
My brother has great ambitions.
Yet he's lived far away in Wan Prefecture for years.
He bears no grudge against me at all.
Am I right?
Your Majesty.
We're brothers.
More so, subject and ruler.
Wherever the ruler places his subject
his subject should be there.
It is all reasonable.
What is there to complain about?
You never have?
Not once.
But I... have heard many rumors.
Please punish me, Your Majesty!
You admit it?
Your Majesty, I have always been loyal to you.
However, the rumors did start because of me.
It has put Your Majesty in a difficult position.
It seems that as long as I shall live, it is a sin.
Therefore I ask that Your Majesty convict me of my sins.
Here, here.
Please get up, my brother.
My brother, please don't blame me.
I wanted to use this chance to say some heartfelt words to you.
Han, Lu!
Did you see that?
This is who siblings are in the royal family.
Your uncle...
He is your role model.
We shall abide by Father's teaching!
Here, my brother.
Have some wine.
Thank you, Your Majesty!
Please.
It's a lovely family banquet
so you must all blame me for spoiling the mood.
Your Majesty must have your reasons for doing so.
Here's a toast to Your Majesty.
Yin Rong still knows me best.
This cup of wine...
Save it for a toast to the crown prince.
I...
I drink to all of you.
Crown Prince Muyun Sheng was always intelligent as a child.
He was an extraordinary child.
Hence, he has great compassion and benevolence for all people.
I... will pass on my sovereign to him.
I definitely have confidence in him.
I hope that all of you also have confidence in him.
In the future, do all you can to assist him.
We shall all do our very best to assist the crown prince!
Welcome His Royal Highness, the crown prince!
Greetings, Your Royal Highness!
Greetings, Crown--
My brother!
It is a family banquet.
There is no need for a formal greeting.
Your Majesty has just preached to us.
This is the time for such a formal greeting.
Greetings, Crown Prince!
Bow!
Greetings, Crown Prince!
Greetings, Father.
All subjects, do rise.
Yes!
Sheng, you have shown up late today.
You should punish yourself with a drink.
They are going to drug me with wine?
It might be a family banquet, but that makes it all the more dangerous.
Your Highness has Miss Pan Xi with you.
Everyone is aware of that.
What if someone hurts Miss Pan Xi while Your Highness is in peril?
What then?
I beg your pardon, Father.
I won't drink any wine tonight.
We won't discuss any political issues at the family banquet.
It's fine to drink.
I know that many of my kin are displeased that I was named the heir apparent.
I just wish to see who will drink with me wholeheartedly today.
You hate Yin Rong.
I can help you.
Although she is no longer around
I won't allow her son to rejoice and lead a carefree life.
It's been said that
there's a Charmer with Muyun Sheng.
During the banquet, if the Charmer protects Muyun Sheng
then it won't be much fun.
Who knew...
It still has to come to hurting each other in the family.
I shall always feel guilty for it.
Crown Prince is indeed of a different level from all others.
He could be making up excuses because he finds us unfit to drink with him.
I wonder who has the honor of inviting Crown Prince for a drink tonight?
Shut up!
Sheng, everyone is here tonight to congratulate you.
You mustn't let them down.
Father, is this just advice, or a decree?
It's a decree.
Sheng!
Here!
You can have mine.
Yes, Father.
Your mother is still waiting to toast with you.
- I'll also drink to-- - I have already had wine tonight.
As for your cup of wine... I'll drink it.
Father.
I have prepared a gift for the crown prince today.
You're very thoughtful.
What is it?
It will be delivered very soon.
Bring it in!
Muyun Han!
Is this your gift?
You know that the crown prince is not allowed to carry a sword!
He isn't allowed any ironware!
You--
You are displeased with him after all!
Please allow me to explain, Father.
The Duan Empire took over the world on horseback.
We overwhelmed all with our military power.
All our past emperors are skilled in both pen and sword.
Should there be commandery lords of foreign tribes visiting
such as the Wise and the Soarers
the royal family will be deemed feeble by all if our crown prince is unarmed.
It might stir up a hankering in them to act against us.
I found a peculiar material in the Tian Tuo Strait.
It's durable, but refined.
I had it made into a sword for the crown prince.
However, I know it's taboo for the crown prince to carry one.
This sword isn't made of iron.
It is a peculiar wood.
A wooden sword?
Our crown prince will put up a strong front with a wooden sword?
Wouldn't that make him a laughing stock?
- Han, you're so good at a subtle insult. - Scram!
Present it to me.
I'll do it.
My brother, you're so thoughtful.
I like it very much.
You really do?
I really do.
You must be concerned that I'll be upset if I hurt someone.
You truly know me well.
I didn't want to drink at all.
Your empathy, however...
I should drink to that.
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