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[Episode 59]
Hey.
Where can you see the most beautiful sunrise in Han Prefecture?
The Northern Plains.
When you have the time...
take me there.
Don't even think about it.
You won't live to see the sun rise again.
I know.
Bury me in Han Prefecture.
In my next life....
I can then be born in Han Prefecture.
In your next life...
you still won't be fit to be born in Han Prefecture.
You made me a promise.
Did I?
I've forgotten about it now.
Run...
If you want to survive... run now.
As soon as you can.
The Muru Cavalry...
They will be here soon.
I told you...
the moment before I died...
I would definitely be looking at you.
I managed to do so.
Shuofeng He Ye!
Let go of her!
I heard everything!
She's useful to us!
Keep her!
She's useful to us!
It's not Great General's fault that we ran out of rations.
My father should have supervised the transport.
This proves just how perilous it must be for His Majesty in the royal court now.
The Muru Cavalry must end the war in Han Prefecture as soon as we can.
Return to the royal court.
Safeguard and protect His Majesty.
Even if we wish to end the war quickly, Muyun Yan Shuang shouldn't be sacrificed.
Prince Jing of Yue Prefecture has long wanted to rebel.
Once he learns that his daughter was used as bait by the Muru Cavalry
and uses that as an excuse to rise in rebellion
how will you explain yourself, Mentor?
We can only hope that the news won't travel too quickly.
What's the difference anyway?
Mentor!
Your Highness.
Without any rations, the army can't keep on fighting.
I... beseech Your Highness to take over the main armed forces.
I'll take 1,000 swift riders with me to launch an attack
on Helan Tie Yuan's camp and rescue Princess Jing.
We shall defeat them and return to protect His Majesty.
Should I fail to do so...
this Royal Sky Sword that my ancestor left to me...
I beseech Your Highness to take it back with you on my behalf.
Mentor!
The royal Muyun family entrusted this sword to the Muru family
as a token to take over military power.
How can I--
The Muru family pledges to protect the Muyun sovereign.
We can only win. We're not to be defeated.
If we're defeated, the Muru family will then cease to exist.
Mentor.
Take care.
Draw your blades!
- Draw your blades! - Draw your blades!
Ride out there with me!
Trample down the military camp of Han Prefecture!
Yes!
The Lady of the Suqin Clan.
I want you alive to witness my victory.
We've waited for a few years!
This is finally our opportunity!
The Muru Cavalry has resorted to using women as bait.
The light of honor in their hearts has gone out.
Without that light to guide them
The Muru Cavalry is no longer the invincible iron army!
They are using this woman to provide directions.
We'll let her lead the Muru Cavalry right into our cage!
This battle...
All we have to do is round up their dead bodies.
All throughout Novoland
our victory shall be known!
The future that the Iron Wielder promised you...
It is now before your eyes!
Our mighty Iron Wielder!
We shall follow you until death!
You take after your mother.
Does that upset Father?
For some reason, I just wish to see more of you nowadays.
Perhaps...
Perhaps, it's because there's no one else around me that I can trust.
Come and visit me in the palace more often.
Yes, Father.
Sheng, come and take a look.
I've been working on this painting of Tian Qi's snowstorm for days.
I keep thinking that something's not quite right about it.
This snow... how should I draw it?
Your Highness.
Has His Majesty summoned you here?
No.
I'm here to ask Father for some advice on a certain matter.
His Majesty might not see you now.
Who is my father seeing?
I am but a servant.
I wouldn't dare say what I shouldn't say.
Son and subject Muyun He Ge seeks audience with Father!
Father.
I'll take my leave.
Let him be.
Son and subject Muyun He Ge is to depart for Han Prefecture.
I am here to bid Father farewell.
There's one matter that I dare not decide on my own.
Father, please advise me on it!
Just stay in here.
I don't intend to see him.
Father, you're worried that once you see him
you won't be able to bear sending him away.
Why won't you let my third brother know that you care about his safety?
If He Ge returns successfully
it will lift some burden off Great General Muru.
If he...
If he fails to return alive, then I...
I'll have the historians strike out the mistakes he once made.
The later generations will only know of a son who didn't bring shame
upon the bloodline of the royal Muyun family.
Why wouldn't you tell him?
One man should stick to one goal at a time.
He shouldn't have too much on his mind.
Sit.
You're trying to guess what's troubling me?
You're using magical powers on me?
I wouldn't dare.
In fact, I...
I can't wield magical powers anymore.
What happened?
It's nothing serious.
I was too careless.
Father, don't worry about it.
I'll send Yu Xin Ji more men.
You must be well aware of whoever is trying to hurt you.
Once Great General Muru returns to the royal court
I'll have someone to assist me.
Then I will get back at them for you.
Father.
If Great General Muru fails to win the war in Han Prefecture
and he can't make it back soon, what will Father do?
It's my fault for probing the officials' minds with magical powers.
I caused Father to fall out with all of the officials.
When you wish to push someone over the cliff
you're actually already on the edge of the cliff.
It's actually nothing serious.
Since I'm already at the edge of the cliff
don't bother considering anything.
There's only one matter right now that I should focus on.
How to win this fight.
Don't become the one to fall off the cliff.
Don't worry.
Muru Shuo will never lose.
He has kept me on his mind.
As long as he can make it back alive
he definitely will return.
As long as he returns...
everything will be a lot easier.
I've already made a decree.
I've made Muru Han Jiang the replacement guard in Inner Court.
Once the Muru family sends him into the palace
you should interact with him more often.
Yes.
Your Highness.
You should head back now.
I summoned you to the palace today
so that I could talk to you about this straightforwardly.
Muyun and Muru descendants have always been paired up
as friends since they were children.
One prince with one son of the Muru family.
Only when we share the same minds and think in sync
can we govern the nation together.
Whichever prince becomes the heir apparent
his companion will become the next Great General Muru.
Han Jiang might get along better with my second brother.
You also think that
Muru Han Jiang is the best candidate for the next Great General Muru?
A man who is never arrogant and never puts himself above anyone else
is someone who can be decisive.
Muru Han Jiang can handle this huge responsibility.
I can't hold him up.
How so?
Father made me the heir apparent.
It was your temporary plan in those times of instability.
I believe that Father already has someone in mind who can truly rule the empire.
I am just a blade that Father is using to test the officials for their loyalty.
What if I truly want you to become the next emperor?
Has Father forgotten what the prophecy said about me?
Who told me of that prophecy?
The High Priest of the Royal Divination Sect, Ling He Qing.
Where is he now?
In the Celestial Prison.
Who had him locked up in there?
Father did.
Ling He Qing called himself the envoy of God.
Then he shouldn't have taken sides with any political forces.
In the Astrology Chamber
he harmed the Charmer you kept by your side with magical powers.
I don't know who instigated him to do so.
I can only choose not to trust him anymore.
Then all the prophecies he had foretold previously...
How could I know if he really did foretell them from celestial reading
or if he was also instigated by someone to fool me?
Besides, I already have a new astrologist.
He told me that only by leaving the Duan Empire in your hands
can it become more powerful than ever.
A new astrologist?
Who is it?
You'll get to meet him soon.
Greetings, Father!
Your Majesty!
I take my leave.
Third Brother.
Eunuch Wu, please.
Subject Muyun He Ge greets Your Royal Highness, Crown Prince.
There's no need for such a formal greeting, He Ge!
A formal greeting is necessary.
I hope that Your Highness won't mind that I'm a sinner.
Shut the door.
Father!
I have come to see Father!
I am to depart for Han Prefecture on the mission--
Once I leave, I don't know when or if I'll be able to return.
I hereby... bid Father farewell in advance.
There's still one more matter that requires Father's consent.
If Father refuses to see me...
Eunuch Wu, please hand it in on my behalf.
Before I set out to Han Prefecture
I intend to host a banquet for the officials of the royal court.
I...
I bid Father farewell.
Your Majesty!
Father!
Muyun He Ge.
You're treating the officials to a banquet in hopes of winning them over
to go against me.
I wouldn't dare do so!
Sinned subject Muyun He Ge
only wishes to use this opportunity to inform all people...
After being reprimanded by Father
there is only loyalty in my heart now.
Should the officials be disloyal to Your Majesty
they will end up... just like me.
I'll allow it!
Thank you, Father!
However, you mustn't assume that
those crafty officials will really attend your banquet.
- Madam Lan. - Madam Lan.
What is it?
You find it ugly?
Does it still hurt?
I asked if you think it's ugly.
It doesn't matter.
However, a man like you has no right to judge me anyway.
Bring me the copper mirror.
Qin Yu Feng.
Are you fond of me?
You're not fit to like me.
Your wound hasn't healed.
It mustn't get wet.
Particularly with tears.
This face of mine...
I...
How am I to compete with anyone?
How am I to defeat those young and beautiful women?
There are simply too many... young and pretty faces.
What really is rare is...
the mind that never bows to defeat.
Qin Yu Feng, I really couldn't tell.
You seem so useless.
Yet you can also come up with such words.
You can come to me if you're upset about anything.
Some people feel better after venting their anger at someone.
There are actually men like you in this world
who would think so slightly of yourself?
Miss Yue Li.
Prince He Ge is arriving soon.
You may go now.
Innkeeper Qin.
This title...
Madam Lan, please do not address me so anymore.
Tell me quickly.
When will Prince He Ge arrive?
Prince He Ge is hosting a banquet for the officials.
Prince De begged to host it for him.
It will be held here at Novoland Inn.
How could Muyun De be so kind?
Prince De... is certain that since Prince He Ge is no longer in power
the officials certainly won't show up
so he intends to make fun of him.
Lan Yu'er.
You owe me your life.
Do you still remember?
Why would you save me?
There aren't that many reasons.
I saved you because I wanted to.
Get in. Don't make a sound.
I do.
I need you to deliver a letter for me.
Just a letter?
The letter is for Master Xue Huo.
Should anyone learn of the content in that letter...
we will both be dead.
You refuse?
You've forgotten that I saved you.
I'll deliver it.
I will do it.
Do you think they will be here?
I'm just a servant.
Someone will surely be here.
I'm certain.
Muyun He Ge is still trying to win some officials over?
Who is willing to support a man who will die soon?
Come with me to meet He Ge.
He's right here at Novoland Inn.
If you wish to see him... you can go on your own.
I want you to take me to him.
I want you to tell Muyun He Ge
that you've been looking after me all these years.
I've never once stayed in that filthy place.
If I were to say so, would he believe me?
What a pity.
It will work.
So it's not a pity.
Will it really work?
I know He Ge very well.
It will definitely work.
Is that so?
Someone once said...
there are too many young and pretty faces.
What is rare is the mind that never bows to defeat.
That is true.
But a scar on your face will stay there for a lifetime.
You hurt yourself in such a way.
What a pity.
Your Highness...
You feel bad for me?
No.
I'm impressed.
I'll ask you one last time.
If you're willing to stay with me from now on
I'll take good care of you.
Adore you.
Offer you a life of ease.
A carefree life.
You can still have everything that you wish for.
Are you willing?
Why would you be so kind to me?
It's because you are good enough.
I'm not a child.
I want you to be honest with me.
Be honest with you?
Honestly...
You resemble someone.
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