Episode 23
Let's stop here, father.
My head is still intact, right?
Yes.
Zhuge Liang is dead. -He's dead?
Who's that person on the mountain?
Otherwise, we would have been dead.
Father, let's pursue them. -No.
Dead Zhuge has scared off living Sima Yi.
It'll be recorded in history.
Wuzhang Plain.
Hold.
It's so neat...
...and well-arranged even when he died.
He's...
...a prodigy-
Shi and Zhao. -Yes.
Keep this scene in remembrance. It'll be useful in your life.
Yes.
Father, Zhuge Liang is dead. You can sleep in comfort now.
There's no comfort
It's the heaven's will.
We're closer to death after Zhuge Liang is gone.
Talented Zhuge Liang is implicated by the fatuous Liu Shan.
The imperial court always has the intention...
...to replace the commander when you're facing Shu enemy.
Zhuge Hang...
...occupied the land of Yizhou.
With the population not more than one-ninth of the world...
...they're able to drive several thousands of men to Qishan.
Shu army is steady like Mount Tai...
...and fierce like tiger under his training.
They can either attack or retreat in various formations.
No one else...
...in the world is going to be as good as him.
Zhuge Liang departed...
...from Qishan several times within a few years until he died.
He gave his all...
...until he died.
It's his persistence.
We should also stick to our principle.
Remember this.
A general...
...is bound to defend his land.
Yes.
Bring me wine.
Based on your order, wine is prohibited during battle.
It's kept in the main base.
Bring me a cup.
We've no cup in the army camp and Shu army has retreated.
We only have water bag.
Father, there are Wei generals and soldiers behind us.
One cannot obtain a clear direction...
...when he's influenced by fame and fortune.
One cannot achieve greater goal when he isn't calm.
This water is pure, clear...
...Plain and undisturbed.
It's your lifetime portrayal.
We're enemies for six years...
...yet I regard you as my soul mate.
Zhuge Hang.
Allow me to call you "sir"...
...with due respect.
Father.
Help me, Shi.
What's happened?
I've won.
He's dead?
Father. -Father.
What's the matter?
Father, they can't wait anymore. Come and join the celebration.
Go. They're waiting.
I'll be back.
Military Guard.
Chief Commander.
You come afar, but I'm on military duty.
So, pardon me for I didn't get to see you here.
Don't mention it. Congratulations that you've defeated Shu army.
You've eliminated Zhuge Liang at Wuzhang Plain for Wei.
It's a huge achievement.
I dare not claim credit from His Majesty.
A toast to general.
Cheers, Chief Commander.
Generals! The victory...
...is blessed by His Majesty!
Come and drink to the fullest!
To victory!
Congratulations, Chief Commander.
It's all thanks to His Majesty.
Now I want to ask a few question on His Majesty's behalf.
Save all this.
You just need to answer truthfully.
You've eliminated the major threat of the Great Wei.
What do you think His Majesty should reward you?
It's my duty to serve the kingdom. I dare not ask for any reward.
How should I to report to His Majesty of your modesty?
Kindly report back to His Majesty.
I was assigned at a critical situation.
Now that Zhuge Liang is dead...
...I should resign and go home.
You're a loyal servant.
I wonder where you're going.
Guanzhong has suffered from war for years.
I'll stay in Chang'an...
...to farm and defend the border.
I'm exhausted from battling against Zhuge Liang for years.
I'll stay and recuperate in Chang'an.
Yet, you've made great achievement for the Great Wei.
His Majesty might not agree to this.
I'll send my wife and eldest son to Luoyang to see His Majesty.
You're certainly a loyal servant.
I'll deliver your words to His Majesty.
Take care, Chief Commander.
Thank you, Master Bi Xie.
This way, please.
Han Xin assisted Emperor Gaozu to seize the world from Xiang Yu.
He's executed at Weiyang Palace, wasn't he?
I should be grateful of His Majesty's grace.
Grace?
You're still thanking him for his ungratefulness.
I think he's meaner than his father.
I've a clear conscience.
Chunhua.
You need to go back to the capital with Shi.
I'm not going. I want to stay with you.
His Majesty won't be relieved if you don't go to the capital.
Our family will fall into danger.
Are we hostages? -Yes.
It isn't time to be swayed by your emotion.
We need to hold back for safety sake.
After you bring Shi back to the capital...
...Shi should also ensure the safety of the empress dowager.
You're worried of her life?
When Zhuge Liang was still alive...
...His Majesty wouldn't hurt her to provoke me.
The situation might change after Shu army has retreated.
You'll depart tonight.
What about Zhao? -I'll let him stay beside me...
...and train him.
Parted family and hanging by a thread.
This is the victory you gained.
Recuperate?
Head disease, I suppose.
He's returned the Tiger Tally and sent over his wife and son.
He said he's going to farm with his youngest son.
How sincere he is to you?
He's neither sincere nor insincere.
I think he's aware of the situation.
Situation?
I want to make sure of it.
I'll do it for Your Majesty.
No one can stop us this time.
Are you sure you're fishing?
There's no fish.
We aren't fishing for fish.
We're fishing. Isn't it about catching a fish?
It's the head.
My head doesn't lie in here.
Father, I'm going to practise sword skill.
His Majesty still refuses to stop renovating Lingxiao Tower?
Yes, Your Highness.
We've been advising His Majesty...
...but it's been set aside.
There's starvation in Guanzhong this year.
There are people who feed on own children.
Yet, His Majesty persists in luxurious constructions...
...while ignoring the people.
40,000 men have been recruited...
...to build Taiji Palace, Zhaoyang Palace...
...Lingyun Stage, Fanglin Garden...
...and even the Lingxiao Tower...
...said to be taller than Lingyun Stage.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Carry on, Minister of Works.
In the court meeting this morning, His Majesty even...
What happened this morning?
This morning, His Majesty led all ministers...
...and imperial students to the construction site.
His Majesty ordered them to move and carry the materials.
His Majesty even set an example by shovelling the land.
Emperor...
...is the ruler of an empire...
...yet His Majesty took the lead of wrongdoing.
Isn't His Majesty going to bring chaos to the world?
Wars at both east and west have been subjugated this year...
...yet His Majesty is indulged in all kinds of entertainment...
...and construction.
Your Highness, I'm too old...
...to gain His Majesty's attention.
Sima Yi is far in Chang'an.
Only Your Highness could further advise His Majesty.
His Majesty might not respect me...
...more than you.
Your Highness.
I'm a minister.
Your Highness is a ruler.
I've tried my best.
Under this circumstance...
...the Great Wei...
...will perish.
Have you prepared the crops?
Yes.
Send it to Luoyang.
The sooner it arrives, the sooner it relieves the starvation.
Father, we tighten our belt for the sake of Luoyang people...
...but they're building palaces and towers. Is it worth it?
Officers could advise the emperor...
...but not venting anger on the people.
Does it work? The emperor is addicted to all kinds of leisure.
He has no mean to unite the world.
Just tell me...
...what you're going to say.
Water lily in my pond.
It's growing robustly.
I'd rather count on myself...
...than you.
Slander and defamation...
...drove us apart
I always cried alone...
...whenever I recalled your depaflure.
I wished to see you.
Such feeling was so intense.
I always cried when I missed you.
I couldn't sleep every night.
Empress dowager, a rare visitor.
Does Your Majesty know what day is today?
It seems like you're too old to remember the date.
Tell her.
It's the second lunar month of third Qinglong year.
It's the tenth day of the month.
Yes. It's the third Qinglong year of Wei...
...orfour1h Jiahe year of Wu...
...or thirtieth Jianxing year of Shu.
Wu and Shu are still around. They'll come to us at any time.
We're yet to unite the world.
There's starvation in Guanzhong.
There are people who die of starvation every day.
Yet, you're spending the money building palaces and towers.
You even exchange Wu's jewellery with our horses.
Have Your Majesty forgotten...
...Wu Emperor and Wen Emperor's ambition of unifying the world?
Moreover, your daughter hasn't recovered from illness.
Yet, you're enjoying the dance and music here.
How are you playing the role of an emperor...
...and a father?
Are you done?
This is my world.
I'm aware.
I remember the last wish of both Wen Emperor and Wu Emperor.
Will you understand if I share my aspiration with you?
The world isn't yours, Guo Zhao.
Did you hear what they were singing...
- - Just now?
It's the poem, "Walking Over the Pond" composed...
...by my mother.
She's blessing...
...her granddaughter with good health...
...from heaven...
"understand?
Go back to singing...
...and dancing.
Slander and defamation...
...drove us apart
I always cried alone...
...whenever I recalled your depaflure.
Who upset her?
It's you, Guo Zhao.
Get out of my way!
Don't go. Are you scared?
Are you scared of listening? Are you guilty?
Your Majesty.
The princess...
His Majesty has arrived!
Shu.
Wake up, Shu.
Shu, father is here.
Shu, say something to me.
Shu.
Shu, stop frightening me.
Stop it.
Shu, stop sleeping.
Shu.
Open your eyes and look at me.
Shu.
Your Majesty, please get over it.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty! -I want to kill you all!
You've killed my closest family!
I want to kill you all! -Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty is still young.
Your Majesty will give biflh to more sons and daughters.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
Sima Yi is still alive.
Take care, Your Majesty.
We're still going to deal with them.
Anyone? Move out the body!
L---
I've lost all my family.
My mother is dead.
My father is gone.
Even Shu...
...has left me.
This is entirely...
...Guo Zhads fault.
It's her.
She killed my mother.
She made my mother hold rice bran in her mouth...
...and cover her face with hair.
She killed my family one by one.
I want her dead.
I want her to hold rice bran in her mouth...
...and cover her face with hair!
Your Majesty.
I'll execute her now.
I want her dead.