"Three days after the prince was planted with vine snake."
Prince.
There's a news from the Capital.
Cha Luo has entered the palace and met His Majesty.
I'm going back to the Capital to take a look.
But, your health...
It's fine.
Today is the Ghost Festival.
Go around the town with me.
If you like it...
we can buy one.
People in our village say...
the sky lantern is also known as lamp of descendants.
It has to be launched with the loved one.
I know.
I'm not that person.
In this world...
there are people who cherish you more than I do.
Is this the way you can come up with to reject me?
Since I like someone with a sincere heart...
I'll not easily give her up to others.
Let's part our ways here.
You'll return to Gui Hua City and I'll go to the Capital.
You haven't pulled through the hard times.
I won't leave.
But, Cha Luo suddenly went to the Capital.
The situation in Gui Hua City is unclear.
You have to go back.
These years...
I've many times been through thick and thin with you.
There's an affection there.
Even if it's not a romantic affection...
the feeling is there.
I'll not leave you at times like this.
If Chang An is in a danger now...
you will not leave me too?
I sent Yue Ying...
to drive a wedge between Liu Guang and Cha Luo.
If nothing unexpected happens...
Liu Guang has fallen into the trap now,
and relying on Chang An to fight against Cha Luo.
She must have been killed by Cha Luo.
You know Cha Luo's temper.
Chang An did such a thing.
He'll surely have to go down with Liu Guang.
Liu Guang...
She did nothing wrong.
She got in your way. That's her fault.
What about Chang An?
Chang An...
He is the one you like.
- I dislike him. - You...
You can think about it now.
Does the affection between us...
surpass all of these?
Does it surpass your shadow?
It's not too late if you want to save him now.
I've prepared the horse for you.
Does being my woman put you in such a difficult situation?
Prince, you'll have many women in your lifetime.
Although I'm born of lowly status...
I don't want to be one of them.
I really like you.
I didn't take you for a plaything.
I would like to spend the rest of my life with you.
Because he likes you, he refused to dig your heart out.
In the end, he was forced to take the Firefox poison.
But, I can't see the glow in your eyes at all.
Just like the glow when you look at Chang An.
You can just think that I'm doing all of these...
for myself.
You don't have to take pity on me.
I've many times been through thick and thin with you.
There's an affection there.
Even if it's not a romantic affection...
the feeling is there.
"Grand Tutor Manor"
For Grand Tutor Yue's funeral arrangements...
we'll have to trouble Eunuch Yu to personally see to it.
Thanks for the trouble.
Don't say that.
I'm just a servant.
I'm doing my best for His Majesty.
You flattered me.
As for Your Highness...
I heard that you went to Nanjiang a while ago.
You're travel-worn from the long journey.
Your complexion doesn't seem so good.
I went to my mother's hometown to offer sacrifices to her.
I was just doing my filial duty.
Don't you worry about me.
His Majesty is here!
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Forego the formalities.
You may rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
You're travel-worn.
You haven't returned to the manor to rest.
I've just returned,
and heard of Grand Tutor's passing.
I know Grand Tutor had been Your Majesty's right-hand man.
So, I came to offer the sacrifice.
Imperial Brother.
Do you know?
Grand Tutor and I weren't just...
governed by the ruler to subject relationship.
I understand.
Ever since late father entrusted me to Grand Tutor,
Grand Tutor had been leading the way for me.
But, I still couldn't find out the person who murdered him.
I feel sorry to Grand Tutor.
If Grand Tutor's departed soul...
knows Your Majesty's intention...
he would be contented.
Who's burning the paper offerings?
Replying to Your Majesty.
That's Grand Tutor's people.
Grand Tutor had no heir.
So, we could only have him to keep watch beside the coffin.
No heir.
No land or property.
In the end, Grand Tutor...
didn't have anyone to keep watch beside his coffin.
If you don't mind...
I'm willing to keep watch beside his coffin.
Prince.
Eat something.
The dutiful son keeping watch beside the coffin shouldn't be eating.
I've checked around.
There's no spy from the palace here.
I've dismissed everyone in the manor.
It's fine to eat something.
But, don't you think...
I should be keeping watch beside the coffin?
This...
is my tribute for his coldness and ruthlessness...
for sending my mother to the altar.
This...
is my tribute for his overbearing attitude.
He made me blind.
Prince.
This...
is my tribute for his viciousness and mercilessness.
He forced me to eat my nanny's meat.
If so...
this pile of paper offerings isn't enough.
Actually, I understand.
You personally killed your...
You must be upset.
My biological father.
It's not a taboo word.
These two words won't hurt me.
Actually, in certain aspects...
I am quite like him.
I think that...
you're more like City Master Lan He.
My mother said that my eyes resemble his.
So, she never liked my eyes.
You should at least drink some water.
I'm afraid you can't hold on.
His body isn't in this coffin.
Yes.
I've asked people to sink it to the bottom of the river.
So, I should have no regrets.
At least, the things I've promised my mother...
have been fulfilled.
So, you should use this cup of tea...
to give toast to City Master Lan.
For City Master Lan's sake...
you should take care of yourself.
Wan Mei is right.
In this world...
there's indeed another person who treats me with a sincere heart.
Miss Wan Mei is back.
You were out with the prince this time.
Did you complete the mission?
He merely took me to offer sacrifice to his mother in Nanjiang,
and deal with some trivial matters.
There was no mission.
Is that so?
All right. Stop kneeling.
Get up.
Thank you, City Master.
While you were away from Gui Hua City,
something happened in here.
Have you heard about it?
I'm not aware.
It's Liu Guang.
She was carried away by her wishful thinking,
and wanted to challenge for the position of City Master.
After she failed, she was executed in accordance to previous convention.
Liu Guang was just like my sister.
She gave weight to power and wanted to have a meteoric rise to fame.
She came to a sticky end.
You should know that my heart aches a lot.
Condolences, City Master.
Forget it.
It's in the past.
Let's not bring it up.
But, I need to talk to you about Chang An.
After you left...
he shifted and served under Liu Guang.
He was the one who took the lead...
to challenge for the position of City Master.
He has been locked in the torture chamber.
Reporting to City Master.
Chang An has defected from Gui Hua City.
Lord of Torture Chamber.
Why are you being so dull?
I was just joking with Miss Wan Mei.
Why did you butt in?
It's my fault. I talk too much.
Miss Wan Mei, don't worry.
Since Chang An has served under others,
his defection from Gui Hua City...
has nothing to do with you.
Thanks for your generosity.
Miss Wan Mei.
This is a letter from Ting Zhu Court.
Do you know what's written in it?
If you would like to let me know,
you will tell me about it.
Miss Wan Mei is becoming more sensible.
The prince indeed has a discerning eye.
This letter is about having you to succeed the position of Jue Sha.
What should we do then?
In terms of ability, wisdom and contributions,
Miss Wan Xiang isn't beneath you.
Even if I would like to listen to the prince...
I've to look after the voice of Gui Hua City's people.
This matter is of great importance.
You should be more prudent.
No matter how the final decision is made...
I'll not utter a word of complaint.
Don't worry.
Even if you're not by my side...
I can cook the noodles on my own.
I'll eat and live well.
Don't you worry.
Chang An.
I'm ready.
What about you?
"Chang An met up with Ruan Niang after escaping Gui Hua City."
"They gathered Princess of Peace's descendants to rise in rebellion."
Young master.
How can you be doing these physical work?
This is not something people of your status do.
Young master?
You're the lord.
Isn't it appropriate for me to address you as the young master?
I've contacted those who supported Princess of Peace's descendant,
and told them imperial order with words has been presented.
They have responded too.
Where should we go next?
How should we proceed?
You have to plan ahead.
How many who are willing to meet me?
Only five.
They are kings of different vassal states under separate regime.
It's sufficient to set up an army and make yourself a king.
All right.
Get them to meet me at Jiangcheng.
Jiangcheng?
Isn't there a flood there?
Yes.
That's why I want them to go.
Miss Wan Mei.
I'm Liu Chi, from Ji Gu Pavilion.
I come to give you a bonus.
This is Yue Ying stone.
It helps with the breath flow.
You can wear it at your waist.
You'll know its benefit when you're using your vital force.
Recently, I don't have any missions.
Where is this bonus from?
This is from Ji Gu Pavilion.
If you need anything in the future,
people of Ji Gu Pavilion will risk their lives for you.
How do I deserve this?
You have a good shadow.
The affection that Chang An showed Master Liu Guang...
Ji Gu Pavilion will never forget it.
Pavilion Master once said this.
The only thing Chang An asked in return,
was that Ji Gu Pavilion will stand by your side.
I have another wish.
Please take over Jue Sha Court and Gui Hua City as soon as possible.
Get up first.
I won't if you don't promise me.
We're just like Master Liu Guang.
We take Gui Hua City as our family.
Right now, only if you take over Gui Hua City...
we will have hope.
Don't worry.
As of now...
I begin to understand it.
Everyone has their own vocation.
I can't promise you anything.
But, for things that require me to take responsibility on...
I will not escape from it again.
I'm used to the simple and poor life.
This is a little too much.
It's because you've suffered in the past.
Now, it’s time to make up for it.
Greed for food.
Sometimes, it will backfire on us.
You've endured the hardships for years.
You've a yellow skin tone.
Greed for food would only backfire on you.
You've starved since young and have a bad digestive system.
Reduce chilli intake.
Just pay more attention in the future.
You'll be nursed back to health.
Miss Wan Mei, City Master is asking for you at Chui Xing House.
Let's go.
Liu Guang has been gone for days.
No matter how depressed I am...
I can't keep the position of Jue Sha vacant.
If it is based on the merits of past tasks...
Wan Xiang is the best candidate.
But, Wan Mei...
has the referral letter from Ting Zhu Court.
This puts me in a difficult situation.
Since it's too close to call,
let's have a fair competition.
There are several precedents in Gui Hua City.
What to compete in?
Martial arts?
You have the teachings handed-down from Ting Zhu Court.
This seems a little unfair to Miss Wan Xiang.
If so...
City Master must have something in mind.
Why don't you just say it?
Why don't I come up with the test?
Listen to it.
See if it's fair and just.
The Red Devil Umbrellas hung outside of Bi An Palace...
are the directory over the years.
Three days later, draw lots in Bi An Palace.
The name of the person you drew...
would be the senior's Red Devil Umbrella that you need to retrieve.
The first to retrieve it will be Jue Sha.
What do you say?
Compete in terms of ability to make discerning judgement and our skills.
This is a brilliant test.
I'll take it that you've agreed to it.
Wan Mei. Wan Xiang.
See you in Bi An Palace three days later.
All these while...
Liu Guang had regarded Gui Hua City as her own home.
She was too naive.
Gui Hua City was never anyone's home.
It’s just a place to settle down.
What about you?
Is it just a place to settle down for you?
I'm a shadow.
I'll be wherever my master is.
I have no choice.
These words of yours...
I'm afraid you wouldn't believe yourself too.
You came here...
just to ask me the reason for staying in Gui Hua City?
I just want to say this.
Liu Guang was different from us.
Her wish was to enter Rebirth Pond after death,
and that her Red Devil Umbrella...
could always be hung outside of Bi An Palace.
Please withdraw your order. Don't leave her body under the sun.
It's in the past.
You should be worried about yourself.
Think if you can win the competition in Bi An Palace after these two days.
Sister.
Miss Wan Mei.
Miss Mei.
All of you are dismissed.
- Yes. - Yes.
Do you need anything?
The things that I want will put you in a difficult situation.
I was serious about the things that I told you at your place.
I would like to have...
a Red Devil Umbrella that has consumed over dozens of people's blood.
I have.
Also, I need a Golden Parasol knitted with genuine gold.
Only Master Liu Guang has...
I'll get people to knit it.
I'll surely send it to you by tonight.
Is there any spies keeping an eye on your place?
There are.
But, don't worry.
Ji Gu Pavilion has been in Gui Hua City for a long time.
This won't leaked out.
I don't mean that.
I was trying to say...
those things that I want, especially Golden Parasol.
If the occasion arises, let the spies find some clues about it.
Lord of Torture Chamber.
What are you trying to do?
What do you think?
Liu Guang's umbrella is broken.
City Master personally broke it.
Even if the parasol given by Ji Gu Pavilion isn't such a botched job...
you won't be able to fool the City Master.
It seems like I was right.
Liu Guang's Red Devil Umbrella...
isn't hung outside of Bi An Palace.
Even so, what does this have to do with you?
I thought about it yesterday.
If I were the City Master...
how will she ensure that I lose in this competition?
The best way is to let me...
find a Red Devil Umbrella that isn't hung outside of Bi An Palace.
You were only conjecturing.
You know City Master better than I do.
I lured you here today...
not just to verify my conjecture.
I want to make a deal with you.
I'll never betray City Master.
It's not a betrayal.
Liu Guang's Red Devil Umbrella...
should be with you now.
You just have to fix it...
and give it to me.
What then?
I'll fulfil Liu Guang's wish.
Right in front of everyone in Gui Hua City...
I'll hang her Red Devil Umbrella upside down outside of Bi An Palace.
You joined Gui Hua City when you were fifteen.
Besides the City Master...
Liu Guang was the last of your old friend.
If you don't say a word...
I'll take it that you're giving tacit assent to this.
You're completely different from City Master.
She never know how to make a psychological attack.
In Wan Mei's hometown, Jiangcheng...
all kings of vassal states joined forces,
and support Chang An as King of Chu.
He's preparing to make a comeback to fight against Later Tang Dynasty.
The King of Chu is enthroned. This is our blessing.
May King of Chu take the right path,
and not lose the opportunity to reclaim Emperor Wu's kingdom.
May King of Chu reclaim Emperor Wu's kingdom as soon as possible.
I have no choice but to assume my responsibility to the world.
I hope that you are safe and sound.
Wait for my success.