How is it?
Is there any more memorials to be approved?
Your Majesty is hard working.
All the memorials for today have been approved.
Recently, the Liang army...
is being restless.
Your Majesty is all mighty.
The Liang army seems strong.
But, they lacked spirit of cooperation.
They surely can't withstand the battle against our army.
Stop the flattery.
I keep you by my side...
because I want to hear the truth.
Your Majesty.
Please forgive me...
for speaking forthrightly.
Speak up.
Although our army is strong...
we're lacked of...
A general.
Your Majesty is wise.
Tell me then.
Now that Grand Tutor Yue is gone.
Who's more suitable to wield the military power?
As for this...
Actually, Your Majesty already have someone in mind.
What do you think about Prince Ning?
I dare not babble nonsense.
Aren't you usually keen on guessing my thought?
Take a guess.
What do I think?
Your Majesty.
Prince Ning has inspired awe throughout the world.
It's not a problem for him to lead the army.
But, it's just like what Cha Luo said.
If both the imperial court and martial world,
are occupied by him alone,
then...
This way please.
Come and catch me. I'm here.
You can't catch me.
I'm here.
Over here.
I'm here.
Come and catch me.
You can't catch me.
Yue Ying.
Stop it.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Why stop?
You took all the fun out of it.
All right.
Get up.
Imperial Brother.
Your people ruined my show.
When I perform in the opera,
it's the time I ponder about the memorials.
Your Majesty.
Yue Ying just wanted to save you.
She acted out of desperation.
Please forgive her for not having the knowledge about it.
Your name is Yue Ying?
I know you.
You're quite skilful.
It was a timely rescue.
I feel ashamed.
I hope Your Majesty wouldn't blame me.
Imperial Brother.
Are you willing to part with Yue Ying and give her to me?
She can rescue me with her by my side.
Your Majesty, Yue Ying isn't my servant.
My mother entrusted her to me and wanted me to look after her.
It's fine.
I was joking with you.
Get up.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
I wonder why Your Majesty urgently asked for me.
I asked you here...
to discuss about Liang army's invasion in Luzhou.
- Have you made a decision? - Yes.
I plan to...
personally lead the army.
Your Majesty, you mustn't do that.
Why not?
The people have just had the sense of belonging.
In my opinion,
the emperor has to be in the imperial court.
If I don't lead the expedition,
and with Grand Tutor gone...
this is a dangerous war.
Who can handle it?
Replying to Your Majesty.
There's one more person.
Who?
It's me.
His Majesty sent this to you.
It has been many years.
I haven't donned the armour...
and rode the warhorse.
I've waited for this day...
for a long time.
But, His Majesty didn't send you the command token.
He has only sent 3,000 imperial guards,
for you to lift the siege in Luzhou.
That was my idea.
Liang sent the troops in a haste.
I just need to cut his ration supply.
He'll surely pull back his troops.
Three thousand people.
It's a little risky.
But, I need to come up with a risky move.
Only then, His Majesty...
would understand my value.
I believe that you'll surely win this battle.
You don't seem happy.
I'm getting closer to my goal.
It's a good thing.
But, this armour...
His Majesty wants me to exchange it with something else.
What is it?
Gui Hua City.
Prince.
Are you really going to give up Gui Hua City?
Gui Hua City and command token.
If it were you...
how will you choose?
The command token.
Get ready.
If I could really return from Luzhou victoriously...
I'll surely take a trip to Gui Hua City,
and withdraw from Ting Zhu Court.
Yes.
"Bi An Palace"
Get up.
I called everyone here today,
to decide on the candidate for Jue Sha.
Wan Mei. Wan Xiang.
Both of you will fight...
to compete for the position of Jue Sha.
The winner gets the position.
Is there any objections?
- No. - No.
That's great.
Lord of Torture Chamber, read out the rules.
Both of you will draw lots.
Follow the name of the deceased that's written on it,
and retrieve the Red Devil Umbrella from Bi An Palace.
It's limited to five minutes.
The first to get the corresponding Red Devil Umbrella and land on the ground,
will be the winner.
You can't fall to the ground during the competition.
Otherwise, that would be considered a defeat.
This is Wan Xiang's?
All right. Let me take a look.
The umbrella that Wan Xiang has to retrieve...
is Su Qiu's.
The umbrella that Wan Mei has to retrieve...
"Wen Ci"
It's Liu Guang's.
Light the incense stick.
Start.
Reporting to City Master.
I've retrieved Miss Liu Guang's Red Devil Umbrella.
How is this possible?
Let me take a look.
"Liu Guang"
City Master, Wan Mei didn't abide by the rules.
I refuse to accept it.
Please give another test.
I didn't land on the ground midway.
I didn't drop the umbrella on the ground too.
How did I not abide by the rules?
You, on the other hand.
You spoke without a factual basis.
How dare you instigate City Master to break her promise?
That adds to your crime.
Miss Wan Xiang.
Even if you didn't win the position of Jue Sha,
you're still a Tian Sha.
There is still a chance in the future.
All right.
The competition for the position of Jue Sha...
Miss Wan Mei has won.
May I ask the City Master?
As for Miss Liu Guang's Red Devil Umbrella.
Can I hang it now?
Yes.
In 922 A.D,
Prince Ning, Li Si Yuan, led 3,000 imperial guards to Luzhou.
He cut the enemy's ration supply,
and launched surprise attack in the fog.
He defeated Liang army in half a day's time,
and lifted the siege in Luzhou.
Your Majesty, Prince Ning has arrived.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
This time, you've made outstanding military service.
I'll reward you handsomely.
Your Majesty is blessed with good fortune.
I dare not take the credit.
You're being humble.
I'll bestow you the title as General of Northern Command.
How about that?
Thank you, Your Majesty.
From today onward, I'll lead the army to practice day and night,
and to share your burden.
Do you still remember?
We once had a deal.
I remember.
Yue Ying and I will depart to Gui Hua City...
and pack our valuables.
Previously...
City Master Cha Luo pledged her allegiance to me.
I didn't give her a definite answer.
Previously...
I bestowed you with the Lotus Token.
Please pass it on to her...
and convey my oral decree.
Gui Hua City will work for government in the future.
With this token,
she can go to the prefecture and county,
to transfer the money or move the troops.
Anyone who defies the order...
will be killed mercilessly.
Yes.
Prince.
You can't barge in.
City Master doesn't want to see anyone.
Prince!
Er Yue.
Go and get things done.
You hurried into my bedroom.
Is there any urgent matter?
Did you enter the palace a while ago?
You've even pledged your allegiance to His Majesty.
What if I did?
You're indeed the City Master of my Gui Hua City.
You dare to take responsibility for your action.
Greetings, prince.
From today onward...
I'll no longer be the Gui Hua City's prince of Ting Zhu Court.
I'm only Prince Ning of Jin Dynasty.
This...
What does that mean?
City Master of Gui Hua City.
Cha Luo, accept the decree.
His Majesty's oral decree.
The person who holds this command token will lead Gui Hua City.
From today onward...
Gui Hua City will work only for government.
With this token, you can go to the prefecture and county...
to transfer the money or move the troops.
Anyone who defies the order will be killed mercilessly.
I accept the decree.
I've passed on the command token and the oral decree.
Next...
I'll return to Ting Zhu Court...
to pack my valuables.
Within seven days...
I'll surely leave Gui Hua City.
City Master, congratulations.
"Bi An Palace"
She will come.
She's just a little stubborn.
She couldn't make up her mind.
After all, she still doesn't want to see me.
Are you waiting here to bid farewell to me?
I hope it's just for temporary.
If you could take over the position of City Master,
I'll still be back.
I'm not sure...
if I could do it.
You can do it.
I still remember the first time.
It was right beside this Rebirth Pond...
that I listened to the song you played.
I knew right away.
You're not an ordinary person.
I'm born a human.
That makes me an ordinary person.
I was forced by the destiny...
and it drove me to where I am now.
Having said that.
But, you have an extraordinary ability.
You could always find a ray of hope...
in a desperate situation.
If it's possible...
who wants to forever be in a desperate situation?
If you want to leave...
I can take you away now.
If I say it...
I'm afraid you'll be disappointed.
After all, I'm more like a chess piece in your heart.
What about Chang An?
What does this have to do with him?
He has formed a faction in Jiangcheng.
He even proclaim himself as King of Chu.
That's great.
Although he...
I might not be willing to.
Everything that he's doing now...
is same as me.
But, why in your heart...
are they so different?
He'll not look down on me,
and wait for me to beg him.
So long as he knows the things I have in mind,
he would overcome all obstacles that come in the way.
Even if it costs him his life...
he would pave a way out for me.
So...
you and he...
were never the same.
Regardless...
I would like to thank you for taking care of me for such a long time.
From now on...
I'll walk down the path alone.
Wan Mei.
Prince.
It's time to let go.
Previously, I said I wanted to be the City Master.
I chose to stay in Gui Hua City now.
All along...
everything I did was never for you.
I just didn't want my sisters in Gui Hua City...
continue to suffer under Cha Luo's leadership.
I don't want more people to die too.
Take care.
Take care?
I called everyone here to ask about this.
Do you remember an assassin broke into Chui Xing House three years ago...
and wanted to assassinate me?
We do!
There is divine justice after all.
I finally know who that assassin was.
Wan Mei.
Step out.
You have always been smart.
Why don't you talk about it first?
I'm slow-witted.
I only knew that this person's identity was exposed.
Either he has died.
Or he's going to die.
You're wrong.
This person...
isn't only still alive.
Also, a while ago...
he escaped from Gui Hua City.
That person was your defected shadow.
Chang An.
It turns out to be Chang An.
You are still very calm.
Back then, he was still your shadow.
So...
he was the murderer and you were the mastermind.
I've been accused wrongly.
Three years ago...
I had only just came here.
City Master was kind to take me in.
What's my motive to assassinate you?
Even if you're not the mastermind...
he was your shadow.
Both of you were inseparable.
You can't get away with it.
No matter how inseparable Chang An was with me...
we would be separated when we sleep at night.
If I remember correctly...
on the night you were assassinated,
I was serving the prince at Ting Zhu Court.
You've went to Ting Zhu Court that night too.
You saw it with your own eyes that I was with the prince.
So, you're saying that...
I've made a mistake and talked nonsense?
I'm innocent.
Please look into it.
City Master.
Sister Wan Mei is wholly devoted to Gui Hua City.
City Master, please think it through.
What are you doing?
Are you trying to rebel?
I'm still the City Master of Gui Hua City.
If you would like to rebel,
bring it on then.
Wan Mei.
Whether or not you've manipulated Chang An to assassinate City Master,
it hasn't been concluded yet and needs a thorough investigation.
As for the assassination,
Chang An did it when he was your shadow.
You've to be held accountable for your negligence.
Do you accept the punishment?
I do.
All right. I'll announce it.
Jue Sha, Wan Mei, failed to exercise control over her shadow.
You can escape the capital crime but not the punishment.
Come.
Take Miss Wan Mei to the torture chamber,
and wait for the punishment.
- Yes. - Yes.
Miss Wan Mei.
In regard to Chang An's assassination on the City Master.
There's no evidence to prove if you were aware of it.
But, you failed to exercise control over your shadow.
I've to retrieve ten blood bugs from your body...
to serve as a warning to others.
To do that, your vital force and blood flow will have to be reversed.
The process is very painful.
Are you ready?
Retrieve the blood bugs from her body?
The Lord of Torture Chamber is really diligent.
On one hand...
she'll no longer serve as the threat to me.
On the other hand, it can let her suffer.
Am I right?
Yes.
What do you know?
- Yes. - Get lost.
Yes.
Xing Feng.
You've indeed thought of every possible ways...
to keep Wan Mei alive.
You live in Gui Hua City...
and living by my side.
It's really not easy.
What do you want?
We're acting under City Master's order to retrieve something.
We'll not harm Miss Wan Mei's life.
What is it?
Miss Wan Mei's blood from the heart.
The words are too big.
What is this?
This...
It's a letter to ask for help from Prince Ning by Wan Mei.
How is it?
Do you think that...
the prince would believe it or come here instead?
He would neither believe it nor come.
But, I've bullied his woman.
If I didn't find ways to let him know about it,
that would be very dull.
Do you think I'm a shallow person?
Do as you please.
Tell me.
How's Wan Mei?
Ten blood bugs have been retrieved.
Her skills have been greatly affected.
It has hurt her foundation too.
She can't use blood bugs anymore in the future.
So, you're trying to tell me that...
she's no longer a threat to me.
I didn't have to make things difficult for her anymore, right?
Perhaps, it's because...
every time I see her...
I would recall the person you were when you were young.
Last time,
you said the same things and lied to me so I would let Chang An go.
This time...
I wouldn't fall for it anymore.
His Majesty is still worried about me.
During this morning's court...
His Majesty made a decree and sent me...
to suppress the rebellion in Jiangcheng.
How many people did he give you?
Five hundred people.
Chang An proclaimed himself as king and gathered a crowd.
He should have nearly 10,000 people now.
It's more than that.
What's worse is that...
even these 500 people...
are all temporarily recruited from nearby provinces and counties.
If they go on the battlefield...
none of them can fight.
It's obvious His Majesty wants you to throw your life away.
His Majesty also said.
During the Three Kingdoms period...
Zhuge defeated Cao Cao's 100,000 troops with two thousand soldiers.
This time, he gave me 500 soldiers.
He wants to see if I have Zhuge's talent.
There's a matter.
I didn't want to distract you.
But, right now...
it's better to take care of this first.
This is not Wan Mei's handwriting.
But, this must be Wan Mei's blood.
Why don't we head back and find a way to save her?
If so...
we didn't have to go back.
Send people...
to deliver this bloody letter to Jiangcheng.
This time...
Cha Luo turns out to have given me a lending hand.
It's a bloody letter sent to the military camp.
How could it be real?
It's just a trap to lure you back.
Although this isn't Wan Mei's handwriting,
this must be Wan Mei's blood.
Otherwise, the Shi Xin Gu wouldn't have reaction.
What if it is true?
The lives of thousands of people here,
and countless people are fighting to prolong the centuries' hope.
The blood of the royal family and the world,
aren't more important than the letter written with Wan Mei's blood?
Xie Huan, you can't leave.
You mustn't leave today.
We've just gained momentum in Jiangcheng.
If you leave,
the ancestors' centuries' hope will be destroyed.
So, you can't leave today.
Young master.
I'm begging you.
Don't leave.
Forget it.
I've held on for such a long time.
I resorted to all the methods that I could use.
I'm tired already.
The remaining problems...
will be left in your hands.
I'm sorry.
I'll wait in another world and watch you...
restore...
restore Emperor Wu's kingdom.