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[Episode 34]
Didn't you tell your disciple who Ling Yu Feng is?
He's the 67th Holy Mentor of the Royal Divination Sect.
How did he die?
No one knows.
But I do.
Ling Yu Feng!
For some unknown reason, he crossed the Tian Tuo Strait
to go to Han Prefecture.
Since then, no one ever saw him again.
What was even more of a coincident is that after his disappearance
Muru Tian Tong took down Han Prefecture without much effort.
The war...
Although we won the war
the commander-in-chief, Muru Tian Tong went missing.
He never returned to Zhong Prefecture again.
A day before he disappeared, he left behind a message.
From the moment you wield a blade to kill
you will also die under a blade.
What's ridiculous is that the Muru family used this message
as a teaching to everyone in the world.
But why do I think that Muru Tian Tong's words meant something else?
Once I figure those words out
and prove that your supreme mentor had some dealings with Muru Tian Tong
I can then have the Royal Divination Sect completely thrown out of Novoland.
What do you think?
You are dismissed.
Yes.
Your Highness.
What is it that you would have me do?
Tell me.
Out of the six tribes of Novoland
which is the most dangerous and ferocious one?
The Humans.
For the Humans, which tribe is the most dangerous?
None.
A Charmer's heart in human form is the most dangerous.
Those Charmers look just like us but they are more capable.
One day, they may even take the throne.
Should these things be allowed to exist in this world?
Humans can take the throne.
Why can't the Charmers?
Should sovereignty alternate...
it is the people who will suffer the most.
Mister Ling.
Would you like to kill one or two people to protect everyone else?
Or have everyone killed in order to protect two people?
Which would you choose?
Muyun Sheng... He carries the bloodline of our Muyun family.
Therefore, we won't ask you to tackle him for us.
You just have to get rid of that female Charmer by his side.
That's all.
Can you do that?
In three days, in Qin Feng Hall.
The royal family banquet.
Join us.
If I don't see you there then
I can assure you
that the Royal Divination Sect's reputation will be ruined.
Then it will be gone from Novoland.
[Astrology Chamber, Underground Hall]
Mentor, this is Supreme Mentor's altar.
Why is it empty?
You can leave now.
Mentor, what does Arch Prince Ye mean by those words?
Our supreme mentor disappeared in Han Prefecture.
He and the ancestor of Muru family took down Han Prefecture easily.
Could this be... somehow related?
You need only remember the commandments of our sect.
As for what you shouldn't ask...
Don't ask.
Mentor, you really did keep something from me.
Supreme Mentor...
Did he really pass on the learning of occultism?
I had thought...
we were the last group of people in this world
who had never lied to anyone.
Dismissed.
Supreme Mentor...
I lied...
For the sake of our beliefs, I had to lie.
I lied for the sake of everyone in the world.
It isn't considered wrong, is it?
Supreme Mentor...
For the sake of the Royal Divination Sect
I...
I have to break our commandments.
Supreme Master, I hope you will forgive me.
It isn't exactly wrong of us to do that, is it?
Crown Prince, Muyun Sheng.
He is old enough to marry.
Rightfully, he should be matched with a virtuous lady.
The lady-in-waiting, Su Yu Ning has been confirmed and foretold
by the Astrology Chamber to be a perfect match for the crown prince.
Su Yu Ning is to be bestowed to Crown Prince as his legal consort.
All matters concerning the wedding shall be handled by
both Muru Shuo and Ling He Qing.
An auspicious date shall be chosen.
Ling He Qing!
Have you calculated and decided on an auspicious date?
Your Majesty.
This month on the day of the full moon, it is the most auspicious of all.
On the day of the family banquet?
We'll have the engagement on the same day as the banquet.
Yes, Your Majesty.
- Put down the sedan chair. - How can Muyun Sheng be the emperor?
Could Ling He Qing have made a mistake in his prophecy?
You're right.
We should express our concern to His Majesty again tomorrow.
Sure.
Father.
- What is it? - Father.
What is the matter? Speak.
You are all dismissed.
Yes.
Speak.
Father...
The crown prince's engagement...
Don't tell Han Jiang.
Why?
Why not?
You hm and haw.
and hesitate in your actions.
I told you to keep a close eye on Han Jiang.
You end up being as unruly as he is?
Father.
Han Jiang once asked me to deliver something to Miss Su Yu Ning.
Han Jiang told me that I must hand this to you.
Han Jiang?
Where is he?
He...
He's gone in search of the life he wants.
He asked that you take care of yourself.
I just think to myself that somehow...
Han Jiang has feelings for Su Yu Ning.
Shut up!
Don't make groundless guesses.
You're not to say such crazy things.
Yes.
You must keep a closer eye on Han Jiang.
Don't even bother with it.
Whatever happens, I won't put it on.
The empress arrives!
Greetings, Your Highness.
I know that you're reluctant.
I came here to take a look to cheer myself up.
I'm all right.
If it isn't what I am willing to do
no matter how many people force me, it still won't get done.
Is it that bad to be an empress?
Is it that good to be an empress?
You're the leader of all women.
Isn't that good enough?
I'm naturally foolish.
Unlike Your Highness, you have great ambition.
I don't desire to be at the top of the rank.
All I wish for is to feel warm in my heart day after day.
You deliberately said that to me?
Slap her!
Yes.
Su Yu Ning has told simply the truth.
Feel warm in your heart?
Without power and authority to protect you
you'll be left to anyone's disposal.
How could you feel warm?
If you defy the royal decree...
your entire family will have to die.
There will surely be a way.
How naive.
Even Muyun Sheng gave in.
No one else can save you now.
That's not true.
There is someone.
He will surely help me.
That's wishful thinking.
I'll leave after saying a few words to Prince Sheng.
That's not necessary.
Since you left with someone else...
you should know that you shouldn't come here.
This concerns Prince Sheng's life.
Loyalty is not just a pretty word.
It's not meant to just be uttered.
Since you already left
why would you return to be humiliated?
It's always easy to criticize others.
Be sure not to forget what you just said.
Do lives matter more?
Or one's reputation?
Yu Xin Ji will always follow Your Highness.
The banquet will be held soon.
Is everything prepared?
There's no reason to hesitate when offering my services to Your Highness.
I just hope that Your Highness will let me serve you.
You should leave.
It's been a long while.
You're here to visit me?
I don't ask that Your Highness forgive me.
I just have a few important words to say to Your Highness.
Head back now that you've seen me.
Don't ever come here again.
Your Highness bears a grudge against me?
Head back now.
Miss Pan Xi's safety...
Your Highness, do you not care about that either?
Are you telling the truth?
They are going to drug me with wine?
Although it's a family banquet, that makes it all the more dangerous.
Your Highness is watched over by Miss Pan Xi.
Everyone knows that.
What if someone also hurts Miss Pan Xi while Your Highness is in peril?
What then?
Thank you.
Your Highness, claim that you're ill and that you will have to miss the banquet.
You should be fine then.
I understand.
You... How have you been?
I'm fine.
I am well.
Does he treat you well?
Yes.
He is very kind to me.
I'm relieved.
Yu Xin Ji!
Present!
In the history of the Great Duan Empire
has any lunatic been made an heir apparent and later an emperor?
In 8,000 star years of Novoland
it's only been said that emperors lose their minds on the throne.
I've never heard of any lunatic... who took the throne.
Get my carriage ready.
I'm going to Muru Manor.
Greetings, Prince Sheng.
Your Highness, are you here to visit Han Jiang again?
No, I'm here to see you today.
On the day of the family banquet, you must keep Han Jiang closely guarded.
He must not leave the manor.
Once that day is over, your doubts will be gone.
Even if Your Highness hadn't asked, I'd have done that.
You're here to see me again?
Where are you taking me out to play today?
As long as I can get out of this manor
anywhere is just fine.
I'm not here to see you today.
Yet you still look so happy?
Who else in this manor can make you so happy?
From now on, we can be free to be friends.
All our troubles will be gone.
Sure.
Next time, bring Pan Xi along.
Last time, you said that she was by your side.
We didn't see her.
I've been curious.
Han Jiang...
So long.
We'll have to part ways tomorrow.
I'll leave this to you.
If you find it useless, you can just destroy it.
Why can't I see how you feel?
Have you shut me out?
I don't want you to see it.
Therefore you can't.
Why?
What are you keeping from me?
What are you going to do?
I want to forget you.
Su Yu Ning and I will be engaged tomorrow.
I am the Great Duan Empire's heir apparent and that's finalized.
Therefore, from now on, be it by my side or in my heart
no Charmers are to be around.
You should go.
Will you forget me?
Just like...
we never met?
At least, I won't make you cry anymore.
Kiss me.
What for?
Kiss me and I'll leave.
Anyway... You're going to forget me.
Muyun Sheng...
Farewell.
Thank you for giving me a name.
If I can make it back alive tomorrow...
I'll go looking for you.
Your Highness.
Today... It's a good day.
Everything's arranged according to Your Highness's instructions.
The wine has been delivered to the palace.
I've also given special instructions for Crown Prince's urn of wine.
Someone will serve that wine.
After tonight, the ship of Great Duan will steer in the direction I decide.
Why is there an outsider?
She is Prince De's friend.
Where is he?
Prince De has been out visiting friends.
He said that he'll be back tonight to see Your Highness off.
His Majesty has decreed.
Prince Lu has been asked to attend.
I'll pick up Prince Lu at his manor.
As for Han Jiang...
You must keep an eye on him.
I was about to report to Father.
Disciplinary Bureau issued an urgent order.
They said...
Nanku Yue Li is missing.
They are reassigning Tian Qi City Guards to conduct a thorough search.
I have to assign the guards today.
Han Jiang...
He will be temporarily watched by Han Chuan.
Do you think that's feasible?
When did she go missing?
It has been some time.
The brothel was aflame that day.
Then she went missing.
It was said that she was burned to death.
Then the two patrol guards had a conflict over the bribe.
They had a fight.
Only then it was discovered that they had taken a huge bribe of goldlings
and allowed... Nanku Yue Li to be taken away.
Get this done quickly.
Remind Han Chuan to keep a close eye on Han Jiang.
After Su Yu Ning and Prince Sheng are officially engaged
it'll be too late even if he wishes to make a scene.
Prince Sa Wu, Muyun Han presents congratulatory gifts to Crown Prince!
Red fox fur cape from the extreme polar region!
Prince Rui Wen, Muyun Lu presents congratulatory gifts to Crown Prince!
Brush holder made of blue corals from the Ying Sea!
Miss Su.
Crown Princess Consort.
There's a decree from the empress.
If Your Highness refuses to put on the wedding gown
to finish the engagement ceremony with Crown Prince today
your father, Master Su Cheng Zhang will be convicted of being derelict of duty
in child discipline.
That can result in a light sentence of dismissal
or a heavy one...
Your entire family will be exiled.
You've already said that.
The evening banquet will start soon.
There's little time left.
Isn't there still some time?
It is already time.
Is there something you are waiting for?
There is.
Su Yu Ning!
From now until the end of this lifetime, you're mine.
I don't care if you're the destined empress.
Nor do I care about Muyun's sovereign and Muru's glory.
I just want you by my side.
As long as I shall live...
From now on...
I'll protect you.
Love will be worn out eventually.
By then, it is the other things that will keep a woman going.
For instance, money.
Social status...
Authority...
These...
A man like you
who won't acknowledge his own surname
won't be able to provide her with any of that.
If you truly care about her...
Give up.
Every night before bed...
Once I close my eyes...
I see that vicious look in your eyes.
And the blood on Nanny Su...
That look of longing on her face...
Han Jiang...
That very scene and image...
This lifetime... I don't know how long it will take me to forget.
It's good that you forgot.
If you forgot...
You can then have friends...
Family...
And glory.
- That's not true! - What then?
Your horse is so pretty.
What is its name?
Dark Cloud Racer.
Cloud Racer?
Can it run thousands of miles overnight?
Certainly.
Third Young Master has escaped supervision!
He has left the ancestral hall!
Go after him! Go!
Get up! Go after him!
You are not to go after him!
Mother.
It was Father's order that we keep Han Jiang guarded.
Will you make it known to everyone
that Muru clan would hunt down their own family member on the streets?
Should the people learn of this, they will feel insecure.
Mother!
How will I answer to Father?
You lost to him and that's it.
You made a mistake and you'll have to admit it.
You're not as skilled and couldn't defeat Han Jiang.
Yet you'd act on an impulse?
You should reflect on your behavior.
Mother, you're biased.
I am.
If you were taken away from me the moment you were born
dumped on the streets and still become skilled in martial arts...
I'd also favor you the most.
Step back.
Crown Princess Consort.
I'm doing this for your best interest.
Even if you keep stalling for time, there should be a limit.
You want me to name my limit?
Sure.
I'll tell you.
Light some incense.
When it is entirely burnt out...
I'll stop waiting.
Crown Princess Consort.
Do you have to wait until the incense burns out?
It will take you some time to get changed.
Otherwise, you will really be late.
I only dislike that...
it burns out too quickly.
Father, will Muyun Han really dare to take action tonight?
It isn't as if there aren't any guards from Wan Prefecture in the palace.
Whether Muyun Han makes the move or not
they will make it seem as if he did.
It's just a casual family dinner.
They have to watch their brothers kill each other.
I feel anxious for Muyun Qin.
Father, you're very meticulous.
No one in Novoland is your match.
A bootlicker fawns and flatters, but who knows what his mind wonders?
I'll head back now.
May Father enjoy the banquet tonight.
Hold on.
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