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[Episode 52]
I never wanted anyone to decide how my life would be.
Moreover, I'm unwilling to let anyone use me
to threaten the person who warms my heart so dearly.
Su Yu Ning? Su Yu Ning.
Anyone there?
You'll be all right.
Su Yu Ning...
If she dies, I'll bury all of you along with her!
I have some external medicine for wounds.
But I don't fear death either.
Save Su Yu Ning.
You can ask me to do anything.
Eat this.
Aren't you afraid that it's poison?
As long as you'll save her, I'll eat anything.
If you die, there's nothing you can do about it.
Whether I save her or not, why would you have a say in it?
Evil wench.
Ugly toad.
No one will ever like you.
No one will like--
My heart might be ugly.
But I look pretty.
Someone will like me.
I really don't understand why people like you
would just forfeit your lives for the sake of someone else.
Your Highness.
The carriage is ready.
Let's get going.
Take these two fools with us.
We'll set out to Tian Qi City.
[Novoland Inn, Tian Qi City]
Where's Su Yu Ning?
Where is she?
Get back here!
Acting upon your instructions
I found the leader of the Tian Luo Assassins, Long Jin Huan.
This man once laid out the formation of snare wire on the bustling streets.
He took the lives of his target and also 20 of the family members
without hurting any passersby.
He does a clean job and leaves no loose ends.
He's now at Novoland Inn.
It's too late.
Xue Huo has the intention to commit insubordination.
What matters right now isn't killing Muyun Sheng anymore.
However, Long Jin Huan has brought someone here.
Prince De had asked him to bring this man here.
Prince De is going to let Master Xue put this man to use.
Who is he?
Muru Han Jiang.
Muru Han Jiang?
Muru Han Jiang...
Have a Muru descendant assassinate His Majesty?
Break the oath between the two families...
The royal family vies against one another for the throne.
The officials vie for military power.
The Duan Empire will soon descend into chaos.
My son... is too ambitious.
Should we try to stop Prince De?
What is there to stop him from doing?
Get ready soon.
Bribe your way in and out to get me a permit back to Wan Prefecture.
Yes.
Don't bother Mister Mu Yuan with it.
Early this morning, I already prepared what Father needs.
With this document
there won't be any obstacles on your way back to Wan Prefecture.
If Father is annoyed that I acted without your permission
you can pretend that I never did this.
I just need to remind Father.
Speed is the best tactic in war.
Once Arch Prince Jing and Arch Prince Qing find out
that His Majesty is in trouble
there's no telling who will take over Tian Qi
if they deploy their army from their turf first.
Hand it over.
It seems that I can't keep anything from you.
Father, you're too modest.
You actually didn't wish to keep it from me.
When one is too clever
there's no telling if it's a blessing or a curse.
Mother is also clever.
Not only is Mother clever, but she's also the first daughter of the Muru family.
When Father returns to Wan Prefecture
you'll have to take precautions against Mother
when you gather your army.
You're dismissed.
De...
Sit.
How long has it been since Father last called me by my first name?
When you were 14 years old
I left you behind alone in Glass Valley.
You still bear a grudge against me for that?
Father.
Where are you taking me?
I'm taking you to... the wealthiest place in Novoland.
What for?
The best merchant in Novoland wishes to be your godfather.
He's teaching you how to manage a business.
Father, I want to become a lord.
I won't do businesses.
Being a lord...
It's too petty.
I have half a lifetime of experience as an example for you.
Only if you have goldlings can you own the world.
If this is such a good opportunity
why aren't you sending my eldest brother there?
Or my younger brother?
You're only sending me there.
Is it because...
I'm Muru Ping's son?
Father has always disliked me.
You're being too sensitive.
Among my sons...
you're my favorite.
Where's my father?
Your father has left.
He...
He really dumped me here.
He really does dislike me.
Father, you had assigned Godfather to me.
As well as a few uncles and aunts.
They all own goldlings and hold great vision.
They have a wide breadth of mind and great knowledge.
I've learned much from them.
In my mind, there's only... gratitude toward Father.
I hope...
you truly do think so.
Honestly, I've actually held a grudge against myself all these years.
Among my three sons
you're still... my favorite.
Both my older and younger brothers were bestowed commanderies by Father.
They are well off for life.
I understand.
Father finds them too weak.
You wish to keep them by your side to look after them.
As for me...
Although I'm often reprimanded by Father for my actions
I should know by now that Father means to love well
and whip well.
Father can tell who is capable.
That's why you're being so harsh on me.
In Father's mind, you definitely...
favor me the most.
It's good that you understand.
I wanted a son, second to none.
I had to choose cautiously.
Then train him painstakingly.
Now... he is second to none.
However, in his mind, he doesn't wish to be that son.
Kinship can't be forsaken.
What am I, if not your son?
You might be my enemy?
Father, one thing after another has occurred in the royal court.
Father should be tired.
You surely must be troubled.
I won't stay to disturb you.
I take my leave.
Hold on.
It's all about to get messy soon.
Tian Qi City will soon be filled with innocent souls.
Why don't you come back to Wan Prefecture with me?
Father, you don't want me to stay here...
Are you afraid that I'll snatch away what you want?
Although you're clever, you're still just flesh and blood.
The weapons know no mercy on the battlefield.
I'm worried about... your safety.
Words of concern from Father...
They shall keep my heart warm for life.
However, the bow is now stretched.
If this arrow isn't fired and great ambitions vanish into thin air...
it will surely be the greatest regret of a lifetime.
It seems...
you still wish to become the ruler of the world?
Father, you're still trying to sound me out?
You're right.
I wish to take over the world.
But the world that Father wants is definitely different from mine.
The world...
I just met Muyun De.
What did he say?
Don't worry.
She's wounded in her chest and lungs.
She can't even speak properly.
What's there to fear?
He wants us to hand over Han Jiang to him.
Didn't he want us to take him to Muyun Sheng?
Muyun De said that there's a change in plans
so now he needs to use Han Jiang for himself.
What for?
What do you intend to do?
Hand him over.
Ji Yun Cong.
You have a vicious mind.
Although you accepted his goldlings, we don't really need more.
I can pay you just as much as he did.
Han Jiang...
We can't hand him over to them.
What good is he to us?
Have you given in?
Your Highness, have you forgotten about the restoration of your empire?
We accepted this business to get in contact with Muyun De.
We've come so far now.
Should we offend him?
I'm restoring my empire.
I don't need anyone's help.
With just the goldlings and armor
that's not enough to put you on the throne.
All roads that lead to the throne...
They are all paved with blood.
Blood of the soldiers...
Without any armed forces...
you're just trying to realize a child's dream.
I'm helping you.
Since Muyun De has the intention to rebel
we might as well make use of his fame and status to coax Huo Si Zhong.
When the world descends into chaos
you might still have a chance to seize the throne
with the help of Huo Si Zhong's mercenary corps.
If not...
it's no more than your wishful thinking.
Long Jin Huan...
Since you think that it's just my wishful thinking
why do you still help me?
Tian Luo Assassins abide by our word of honor.
The contract unfulfilled by my seniors will now be fulfilled by me.
Tian Luo Assassins...
You were once suppressed by the royal court.
There aren't many of you left.
You now bring up the promise made 300 years ago.
I don't quite believe in you.
Believe in me.
Then you can survive.
If you don't believe in me...
you and this young lady will no longer exist in this world.
Your dream of restoring The Great Cheng Empire...
It shall be put to rest with you.
Never will it ever come true.
The sacred relic that was once lost...
It has finally been found.
Hatred...
Hatred must never be forgotten.
Every day... it grows a bit more than the day before.
Your mission...
It is to kill the Muyun family.
Kill these thieves who stole my empire!
Restore the royal Ji family's Great Cheng Dynasty!
I must realize my father's dream.
Even if I fail to restore our empire...
I want to kill everyone with the surname of Muyun.
Put an end to generations of vengeance in the Ji family...
and every moment of humiliation.
Mister Long...
I'll obey your every instruction.
Don't bother.
Everyone is busy preparing for the battle.
Only you have the time to visit an idler like me.
I still have some rations in my Silver Army.
I've ordered them to send it here.
It's not much.
But it can last a few days.
You need not console me.
Even at the loss of his people, Helan Tie Yuan refuses to fight.
As a leader, he's lost the trust that his people had in him.
Are you also here to humiliate me?
Yan Shuang.
We've messed around like brothers since we were children.
It will be all right.
Princess Jing.
You're now very loyal to Prince Han?
My loyalty doesn't have to be judged by anyone.
Loyalty...
It's good.
In our next lifetime...
may you be born on the prairie...
May we be born in the same clan...
Then I can meet you sooner.
Hold on to you...
Be with you.
for 100 years...
A-Mu...
Did you hear him?
He is fond of me...
He made me a promise.
Han Shan!
- Father. - Come into my tent.
I have an important task for you.
What are you still waiting for?
What is it?
You miss your position?
I wouldn't dare think so.
Admit it if you do.
You have to rebuild the reputation that you lost.
I've been embarrassed before my colleagues and subordinates.
That's not my concern.
I know what I should do to win back my reputation.
However...
To have disappointed Father...
I find it impossible to remedy that.
From now on, I'm just someone who is dispensable.
Han Shan.
Come and take a seat.
That's Father's seat.
I wouldn't dare do so!
Han Shan...
I'd like you to write a letter for me.
How can you write it if you don't sit down?
What are you doing?
I can also write over here.
Come here.
Sit.
Yes.
I told you to sit properly.
A military man must hold his military bearing.
It's good to be serious.
But you mustn't be arrogant.
I never forget any of Father's teachings.
I'm careful in my behavior.
You lost confidence in yourself after being reprimanded by me.
You then forsake your principles. That's arrogance.
A bird who cares only for its feathers thinks of itself as second to none.
Look at those male eagles.
Even as they tidy their feathers, they are examining their strength.
They are getting ready to fight a battle at any time.
Do you understand?
All I ever did to your third brother was give him a sound scolding and beating.
Reproach him.
Father, you asked me to write a letter.
What would you like me to write for you, Father?
Reporting to Your Majesty.
This is a grave matter.
I request that Your Majesty read this letter with Prince Sheng.
First of all
I ask that Your Majesty refrain from falling out with the officials again.
Human minds can be treacherous.
Only by covering that up can you get along with them.
If you tear down their false pretenses now
it will be their teeth and hideous faces that show.
Second, I ask that Your Majesty negotiate swiftly with Suoda Meng.
Our army will soon take on Helan Tie Yuan once and for all.
If Suoda Meng and the other two clans refuse to join him
we can then end this war quickly.
Suoda Meng seeks only benefits.
He has no ambition at all.
He can be made the leader of Han Prefecture
and focus on trading.
This will diminish the valiance in their people.
This method shall guarantee safety in the north of the Duan Empire.
This will also spare the people of Han Prefecture from war.
Father, you have yet to forget...
the mistake I made in taking lives of women and children.
Han Shan...
You're the one who forgot the teachings of the Muru family.
From the moment you wield a blade to kill
you will also die under a blade!
I'll bear the consequences for my own mistakes!
I'll never implicate the Muru family!
Thank you, Your Highness.
Warmth will affect one's vigilance.
You should get some rest soon.
Your Majesty!
It's an urgent letter from Han Prefecture sent by Great General Muru!
Leave it to me.
Father.
Just a moment.
There's a grave mistake made in Father's painting.
Where is it?
Since it's the scenery of snow in Tian Qi City
it should be winter.
Why did Father draw such flourishing trees?
It was in June, the second year of the Yongning Reign.
There was once snowfall in Tian Qi City that summer.
Although people called it a catastrophe
and I announced amnesty to all while handing out disaster relief
what I really thought then was...
I was happy.
Because you were born.
Ever since I was old enough
I heard from others that my birth would bring disaster upon Novoland.
I still remember the first time I got to meet Father.
I was five years old then.
At the Empress Dowager's funeral, I caught a glimpse of Father.
Father had looked in my direction then.
This may sound ridiculous.
When I returned to my quarters, I had a debate with my maids.
"Was Father looking at me then?"
May I ask...
Did Father look at me then?
I...
I forget.
Father, you're now used to speaking your mind.
If I didn't, how would I have realized just how much I owe you?
I'll make it all up to you.
Sheng...
300 years of the Duan Empire have already been badly corrupted.
If we are to start all over again
we must break down all that needs breaking down.
I'd like to join you in reforming the Duan Empire.
Will you do so?
Father... is something wrong?
Muru Shuo suggested sending someone to negotiate with Suoda Meng soon.
Send me, then.
No.
There are too many who want you dead.
Once you leave Tian Qi City
you won't even make it to Shang Yang Pass.
Send for Xue Huo and Gusong Zhi on my behalf.
Yes.
They should be in Qin Feng Hall now.
Racking their brains about to tackle me.
Dismiss them.
The palace guards have been training exceptionally hard these days.
Tell me...
Could someone have already let the cat out of the bag?
Muyun De bribed someone to sign a permit that allows
Arch Prince Ye to return to Wan Prefecture.
Arch Prince Ye is staying out of this?
At such critical times, is he not afraid that we might just take extreme measures?
He's being discreet.
Perhaps, Arch Prince Ye isn't going into hiding.
Do you remember Nanku Qi's army that was stationed
at the border of Wan Prefecture?
It's said to consist of homeless refugees and violent criminals
who were trained according to the Muru Cavalry's methods.
They are ferocious and powerful.
Not to mention that back then
His Majesty bestowed 1,000 Galloping Wind war horses to Wan Prefecture.
If we can get this elite cavalry to assist us in the battle of East Continent
their forces can't be underestimated.
You mean that Arch Prince Ye is getting that army ready?
He's just heading back now to gather his armed forces?
He's ready to take from us?
It does seem like what he would do.
Be sure to fix a date for our plan soon.
His Majesty has been summoning people over to chat.
Whoever is summoned by him either goes berserk or kills themselves.
I don't wish to spend another day having to worry about my funeral!
If only we'd known that Ling He Qing was capable of dispersing the Charmers
we could have had him take out Muyun Sheng then.
Why... would we have to end up in this predicament now?
What's wrong now?
Gentlemen... are you busy right now?
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