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[ I Will Never Let You Go ]
[ Episode 45 ]
Protect Grand Master Zhu well.
Yes.
You want to catch me? Not that easy.
Chen Yu, you should just behave yourself and go see the Emperor with me.
Your Majesty.
I sent you to look for Biluotian,
but you escaped with Hua Buqi,
and you tried taking people out of my prison.
Chen Yu, do you admit to your crimes?
I do.
Since you admit to your crime,
as long as you hand the things to me,
I promise to keep you a whole corpse.
Things?
I don't know what things you are talking about, Your Majesty.
You are still pretending when you're about to die.
If you don't know anything about it,
why are you hiding the Biluotian Saintess Hua Buqi?
Your Majesty accused the House of Zhu
of colluding with the Dongfang rebels, and will punish them harshly.
Buqi is simple and innocent. She went through a miserable past.
She just reunited with her family.
She really has nothing to do with the matters being accused of the House of Zhu.
I don't want to see her get involved in this,
so I became muddled and wanted to take her away from the Zhu Manor.
I disobeyed Your Majesty's command. I should be punished,
but Your Majesty,
I really don't know what items you're asking from me.
The more I can't understand
how Buqi could be some Saintess of Biluotian.
My loving concubine has told me
that you know that Hua Buqi is not the Seventh Prince's daughter.
Don't tell me you that you don't know who she is.
I really don't know.
Then do you know where the map and the holy object are?
I've never heard of these two things.
Chen Yu, oh Chen Yu.
I ask you questions, and you claim not knowing anything.
Good.
Let me ask you again.
How did you know that someone would definitely attack the prisoner's carriage
that you even borrowed soldiers from Guan Ye?
I sent Ah Fu to find Biluotian.
I don't even know if he is dead or alive.
I suspect that those items are in your hands.
You won't hand them to me.
Is it because you want to find the treasure and
rebel?!
I wouldn't dare.
Your Majesty, if I really had those things,
why would I come back when I know I would be dead if I did?
If you don't trust me, you can kill me right now.
Okay.
Today, I will fulfill your wish.
Thank you, Your Majesty,
for granting me death and clearing my Father's and my name.
If my knife goes in another two centimeters,
you will die.
My life does not matter. As long as my Father's and my innocence,
my loyalty towards you,
can be seen by Your Majesty, it's enough.
Get the imperial doctor!
How is he?
Incurable.
Your Majesty.
How is Yu'er doing?
The wound in Commandery Prince of Dongping's chest is very dangerous.
He lost a lot of blood. I'm afraid that...
Afraid of what?!
You three old men. If you can't cure Yu'er,
I will make you all be buried with him!
We beg you to let us use the hundred-year-old ginseng given as a tribute by the Northern Dynasty.
We will do our best and save the Prince.
Go get it right now!
You don't need to ask me for any precious herbs!
I just want Chen Yu alive!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty,
Dongping Commandery Prince is a very deep person and is uncontrollable.
He disobeyed your command and hid Hua Buqi away,
but Your Highness is trying to save him.
If Your Majesty gets soft now,
I am afraid it would cause trouble in the future.
What are you trying to say to me?
If Your Majesty can't bear to kill the Commandery Prince, then just destroy his martial arts,
so he won't think of having another way out
and not completely be loyal to Your Majesty.
I heard that you grew up with Yu'er.
Yes.
But from what I can see,
you and Yu'er seem to have a huge grudge with each other.
I wouldn't dare.
I am only worrying that Commandery Prince might become disloyal.
I only think about helping unburden Your Majesty.
Regarding the Commandery Prince and I, if in the future,
it was proven that I was being petty,
I would ask for the Prince to punish me.
I'm fully devoted to serving Your Majesty and this empire.
Please understand.
So you are saying
that I misunderstood you?
I wouldn't dare!
Get up.
Do as you said.
Thank you for trusting me, Your Majesty.
Here.
Chen Yu has been gone for so many days.
I've almost filled all the water up.
There were still updates before,
but why has it stopped these past two days?
What friend is he meeting?
If the Young Master didn't tell Miss Zhu, then how would I know?
There is also no news about my grandfather.
Before Chen Yu left, he said that my grandfather was about to arrive.
It's been days, and still no updates.
Could it be that something bad happened to my grandfather?
Stop overthinking, Miss Zhu.
The secret guards sent a message yesterday
saying that Grand Master Zhu caught a little cold on his way here.
That's why they got delayed, but they will be here soon.
Are you lying to me?
How could I lie to you, Miss Zhu?
Where is that message? Show me.
I burned it. You know me, Miss Zhu. I am very careful. I burned it after I read it.
I think you are hiding something from me.
Be honest, what happened?
Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
You are not telling me? Okay, I will go find out by myself.
Miss Zhu! Miss Zhu! Miss Zhu!
Do you know how many people are looking for you right now?
If anything happens to you, how am I going to face the Young Master?
Then tell me the truth,
so I am mentally prepared.
It's better than me sneaking out and you being unable to find me.
You know that I am good at escaping.
Okay.
- I will tell you what happened, but you have to promise me to stay here. - Okay, just tell me.
It's...
Grand Master Zhu was arrested by the Emperor, so the Young Master went to the capital to save him.
My grandfather is really in trouble?
No, Miss Zhu, you should think of it this way. Young Master is such a good fighter, so he will definitely rescue Grand Master Zhu. Would he not?
We haven't had any updates for days.
Could something bad have happened to Chen Yu, too?
- No, I have to go to the capital? - Miss Zhu!
You just promised me
that you would stay here in peace.
But I can't be at ease.
I am worried about Chen Yu and the old man.
I can't just wait here for news.
Xiao Liu, how about you ask around with me?
Miss Zhu,
could you not put me on the spot?
Okay. Okay. I won't put you on the spot.
I am hungry. Get some food for me.
Miss Zhu, let's just eat some of this for now.
Here.
Miss Zhu!
MIss Zhu! Miss Zhu!
You mustn't go out!
Miss Zhu!
You just wait here.
I am worried about Chen Yu.
I need to ask around.
Come back, Miss Zhu!
Listen to me! Open the door!
Miss Zhu!
Greetings, Your Highness.
These are the supplements sent by the Emperor for your recovery.
What scent is that?
Replying to Your Highness.
This scent is from the Emperor.
It can refresh your brain
and help you
recover faster.
Go tell His Majesty
that I will go personally to thank him
when I've recovered.
His Majesty said
that you and him are a family after all.
His Majesty still looks forward to your recovery, so you can keep serving him.
He just wants you to recuperate in peace
and recover faster.
Go tell His Majesty
that Yuanchong, the son of the Capital City Garrison Commander,
distills alcohol that is good for recovery.
Please ask if he can send me a jug here.
Yes.
I am on it.
I will take my leave.
The Emperor still doesn't trust me.
It seems that
he won't kill me
until he gets the items.
He asked for Yuanchong to send him alcohol?
Yes.
Have him send it.
Allow Yuanchong to visit him.
But...
pay attention to what they say
and report back to me.
Yes.
Yuanchong,
why did you ask me to meet you here?
You are finally here.
What happened with Zhangqing?
He is the only son of the Seventh Prince, so how could he rebel?
Also, we grew up together.
Don't you know what kind of person Zhangqing is?
Why didn't you say something for him in front of the Emperor?
How do you know that I didn't?
The Emperor is angry right now.
It doesn't matter what I say.
Let me advise you
to better leave yourself out of this, for this matter is really serious.
What happened to him?
The Emperor can't just be mad for no reason.
Also, you were the one who's handling this.
Don't tell me you really have evidence of Zhangqing rebelling?
Let me tell you. Even if you do, they are fake. Someone must've framed him!
This is serious.
- I can't tell you anything. - You...
Young Master! Young Master! Young Master!
What?
The palace sent us a message saying that the Commandery Prince misses the liquor you distilled.
The Emperor has allowed you to send in a medicated liquor for the Prince.
You don't need to look at me.
Zhangqing asked for you, so you should just go.
If there is anything you want to know, just ask Zhangqing.
Sending medicated liquor?
What is Zhangqing trying to do?
Young Lord Yuan.
Your Highness, Young Lord Yuan is here.
Thank you.
Don't mention it, Young Lord Yuan.
This is my job.
His Majesty knows that Young Lord Yuan is like a brother to you,
so you must have a lot to talk about
after all this time.
He especially asked me to get rid of the others
so you and Young Lord Yuan
can talk freely.
Thank you, Eunuch.
I will leave you now.
Zhangqing, how did you got hurt? Is it serious?
I'm fine.
What happened? Why did they say that you are the rebel?
Then—
Zhangqing, here is the medicated liquor you asked for.
This liquor from our family is good for any blade wounds.
If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't give it out to just anyone!
Hey, didn't the Emperor order to you investigate Biluotian? Why were you arrested for rebellion?
My identity as the Lotus Robe Knight
was discovered by the Emperor.
How did the Emperor find out?
It was Jianfei.
Jianfei?!
Why did he do this?
Sit down.
This traitor!
I initially didn't want to tell you.
The three of us ended at this situation
because Jianfei is not how he used to be anymore.
In order to get to a higher position,
he can do anything.
I'm telling you this, so you'll have an idea of him.
Don't get used by him in the future.
In front of power,
is our friendship that fragile?
Don't overthink it.
At least, us brothers never mistreated him.
Is there anything else I can do?
I haven't gone back for a long time.
Buqi probably is risking everything to come find me in the capital.
Take care of her for me.
If she runs into any difficulties,
you need to help her.
Don't worry.
Rest well. I will visit you in a couple of days.
Young Lord Yuan,
you're leaving already?
Zhangqing is still very weak.
I shouldn't stay long, so I won't disturb his rest.
I will lead the way.
Zhangqing, I'm leaving. Rest well. I will see you in a couple of days.
Luckily, the Lotus Robe Knight has been around for many years.
I know how to get the antidote for this poison.
Yuanchong,
thank you for your medicated liquor.
Lord Bai, let's talk some other time.
Okay.
I will see you soon.
Bai Jianfei, what did you do?!
The three of us grew up together!
We were like biological brothers!
How could you betray Zhangqing for power and glory?!
Brothers?
One of you is the son of the Seventh Prince
and one of you is the son of the capital's garrison commander.
I'm just a nobody.
How can I be your brother?
- Why do you talk like this? - Am I wrong?
Ever since we were kids, how sincere were you guys to me?
I know it very clearly.
Maybe you are still kind of sincere to me,
but Chen Yu only saw me as his sidekick.
What kind of bullshit are you talking about?!
Zhangqing was not that kind of person.
He was always good to you. How could you think of him this way?
He was good to me? That was so condescending.
That's right, I was only a normal civilian back then.
You two lowered yourself and befriended me.
That was so big of you.
How could you think of us this way? Were we not good friends and brothers?
I'm afraid you are the only person thinking that way now.
And we even treated you like a brother all this time.
You saw me as your brother? If you really did,
why was I the only person who didn't know about his identity as the Lotus Robe Knight?
Why was he guarding against me from the start?
Even though that's true, you shouldn't betray him!
I was not wrong. I didn't make up his Lotus Robe Knight identity.
Now that I work for the Emperor, so, of course, the country is my priority.
Chen Yu only thinks of protecting Hua Buqi. That is being the enemy of our government.
Even if I kill him with my own hands,
I won't regret it.
You--
The last punch earlier was my payment for all our years of friendship.
I think that you wouldn't want to see me from now on.
I also don't want to waste my time on you. Our friendship is over from now on!
You will regret this!
I won't! I chose this path myself!
- My Lady! My Lady! - Ping'er.
I asked Official Bai to find you and begged the Emperor to let you in the palace.
You've been in the palace for a couple of days now. Why are you still so rash?
You need to know that the palace is nothing like Mingyue Villa.
I'm sorry. I have something important to report to you. That's why, I was in a hurry.
- You may leave us. - Yes.
- What happened? - Dongping Commandery Prince is being detained inside Zhaohui Palace and he is injured.
What did you say?!
It must be Hua Buqi's fault. The Emperor hasn't caught Hua Buqi yet?
I didn't hear that.
Is Zhangqing's injury serious?
I wasn't able to find out the specifics.
I only know that there are people sending medicines to Zhaohui Palace every day.
He is probably hurt very badly.
- No, I have to go see Zhangqing. - Please reconsider, My Lady!
With your status right now, if the Emperor knows that you went to visit the Commandery Prince in private,
I'm afraid that you would lose the Emperor's grace and will be executed.
Do you know how anxious I am now to see him?! I can't care that much!
My Lady! My Lady!
If you are going to see the Prince, let's wait until it's dark and secretly go visit him.
You can act in a more covert manner when it's dark, which will be safer for you.
- Who is it?! - Stop!
Who are you?
I am Concubine Qing's personal maid. I just entered the palace not long ago, and I got lost.
I didn't know how to get to her palace.
So, you are Concubine Qing's maid. Get up. I will tell you where to go.
Could you help me up? It seems that I twisted my ankle and I can't get up.
You twisted your ankle?
Come, try walking. How is it? Are you all right?
Are you doing better?
I'm feeling better. I feel fine now. Thank you.
Okay, quickly go back.
Concubine Qing's palace is over there.
- Okay. Thank you. - You are welcome.
Let's go.
- Why are you here? - Zhangqing!
Zhangqing, I am finally able to see you.
I heard that you were hurt. How is your injury? Is it grave?
I'm feeling much better. Why are you in the palace?
I...
It's a long story. When I was attacked by Hua Buqi, I was saved by Bai Jianfei.
Bai Jianfei offered me to the Emperor.
Now, I've became the Emperor's concubine.
How unpredictable. I can't believe you are an imperial concubine.
If you are willing, I'm willing to give up everything I have and help you escape the palace.
- Qingwu, I am not worthy for you to risk your life. - That's for me to decide.
As long as you are willing to give up Hua Buqi and become lovers with me,
I can help you.
Thank you for willing to help me after all these times,
but it's exactly because of that, I can't lie or use you.
In my heart, there is only Buqi.
What's so good about Hua Buqi that you are willing to do all this?
How am I inferior to her?
Love has no logic, but once you are in love, you will fall so deeply.
In my heart, she is the only one.
Qingwu, it's actually good that you've become an imperial concubine.
At least, you don't have to live that kind of violent life anymore
and enjoy some luxurious days.
Actually good? But I don't think so.
I don't want to be a concubine. You know that I only have you in my heart.
Qingwu, the Emperor is the noble son of Heaven.
You should know that I'm only a prisoner now.
You really don't want to come with me?
Even if you are going to die because of Hua Buqi,
- you will still continue loving her? - Yes.
Too bad that the Emperor already knows that she is the Saintess of Biluotian.
If she dares to come to find you, she would be seeking death.
How did you know that Buqi was the Saintess of Biluotian?
You're the one who told the Emperor?
Yes, it was me!
I guessed that she was the Saintess of Biluotian.
I want her to never live a peaceful life. I want everyone to know her identity.
- You... - Are you angry?
Do you want to kill me? As soon as you call the guards from outside,
let the Emperor know that I am meeting my lover in the middle of the night. He will kill both of us.
It's not too bad for us to die together like this.
Guards!
What's wrong, Your Highness?
- Get the imperial doctor for me. My wounds are hurting. - Yes.
- And you, carry me to my bed, so I can rest. - Yes.
Are you okay, Your Highness?
The Emperor didn't catch Hua Buqi.
Zhangqing must have hidden her.
If Hua Buqi learns that Zhangqing was caught by the Emperor,
Ping'er, do you think she will walk into the trap?
It was hard for her to hide, so I don't think she would.
Hua Buqi, I want to see
how much you love Zhangqing.
How would you like to do it, My Lady?
Greetings, Your Majesty.
My loving consort, what are you doing here?
There are too many state affairs. Please take good care of yourself, Your Majesty.
What is bothering you? Could you tell me,
so I can share your worry?
Speaking of which, this also
involves you, too.
It involves me?
Ever since you entered the palace,
I ordered to catch the master you talked about
and Dongfang Shi who has Prince of Cheng's badge.
But it's been a long time,
they are still nowhere to be found.
There are two possibilities.
The first one is that they have escaped to a no man's land.
The second is that their power has spread in every province,
such that the local officials are covering for them.
Your Majesty, I think you are overthinking this.
What do you mean?
Didn't the Biluotian's prediction say that the one who gets Biluotian's treasure will take over the world?
I think as long as you get the treasure of Biluotian,
no matter how they mess around, there is nothing to be afraid of.
My loving consort, you are too innocent.
I never believed that the one who has the treasure takes over the world.
Taking over the world is never easy.
It's just that everyone knows about this rumor.
I'm afraid that the evil ones are going to use this.
No matter what,
getting the Biluotian treasure is always a gain.
Unfortunately,
I only caught Master Zhu Ba
and Chen Yu.
Hua Buqi is still missing.
I have an idea,
which will make that Hua Buqi itching to go to your side.
Tell me about it.
Your Majesty,
you just need to post the notice about
the execution of Chen Yu and Master Zhu Ba in a month,
and send out an arrest notice
on Hua Buqi for the crime of rebellion.
If she doesn't show up within a month,
Dongping Commandery Prince and Master Zhu Ba will be executed.
I believe that for the sake of her grandfather and Chen Yu's life,
Hua Buqi will stand in front of Your Majesty very soon.
Good idea. Such a good idea.
My loving consort, you are really my bag of intelligence.
I'm contented in being able
to unburden your worries..
Informing Lord, the Judicial Court has released an official announcement about the execution of Chen Yu and Master Zhu Ba
and Hua Buqi's arrest notice was also posted everywhere.
Has the news been verified?
Yes, it's been verified.
The Emperor wants Hua Buqi badly.
Looks like he already knows Hua Buqi is the Saintess.
How could it be so easy to get Hua Buqi?
Tell all our secret agents to watch the city gates and official roads closely.
As soon as Hua Buqi shows up,
do their best to bring her back here.
Yes.
A distinguished Emperor used such a sneaky way to attract Hua Buqi.
No, Zhu brat will be in danger.
I must personally search for her.
Young Master, we are about to start a war with the Emperor. You can't leave now.
- Shut up! - Stop right there!
Shi'er, why do you always miss what's important when it comes to Hua Buqi?
Because I love her and I don't want her dead.
You love her, so you can act arbitrarily at this critical moment when we're about to announce our uprising?
How could you face your parents? They really wanted you to take over the throne.
Look at what you are doing right now!
If the Emperor captures Zhu brat,
I won't be able to focus in the battle.
Shi'er, if Hua Buqi is caught,
the first thing you should do is to take over Qiuzhou County, where Biluotian is located.
This way, even if the Emperor has the holy object and the Saintess, he can't enter Biluotian to get the treasure.
As long as he can't enter Biluotian, Hua Buqi will be safe.
Do you know that?
"The House of Zhu from the south
colluded with the rebels.
With such evil hearts, they should be killed."
Chen Yu and my grandfather will be executed in a month.
I don't have time to waste.
I must hurry to see the Emperor, so I can save them.
A thousand tael reward.
I am Zhu Zhu from House of Zhu!
I want to see the Emperor!
Move aside! Move aside!
Men, arrest her!
Yes!
Let's go. Move aside!
Bring her to see the Lord.
How dare you stop the royal guards? Do you have a death wish?
Get them!
- It's Buqi! - Get on the horse!
Hurry! Catch up!
Stop!
Turn around.
It's you.
Eldest Brother.
Buqi, I've finally found you.
But is that wound okay?
My Lady.
Jiansheng.
I'm fine.
Eldest Brother, why are you here?
I was looking for you in Suzhou and found out that Zhu Manor has been deserted.
After a while, the notice to arrest you from the Emperor came out.
A couple of days ago, I heard the guards talking,
and learned that you were nearby.
Hence, I've been looking for you.
Thank you for saving me, Eldest Brother.
Buqi, you can't go to the capital right now.
The Emperor is looking for you. You are seeking death by doing that, do you know?
Eldest Brother, if the Emperor caught your mother,
wouldn't you go save her?
I'll escort you to the capital then. It's too dangerous for you to go alone.
With my company, we can... we can found out more about Master Zhu Ba.
Right?
It's okay. I can go by myself.
Buqi, I think...
Eldest Brother.
You do know what your mother did to me, right?
Even if you just saved me,
I still don't know how to face you,
and I am wanted by the palace right now.
If you help me, Mo Manor will be ruined.
It's exactly because I know what my mother did to you and your mother.
I know that I can't pay you back in this lifetime.
I just hope that
you can give me a chance to pay for my mom's sins.
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♫ If we're to bid goodbye in this lifetime ♫
♫ Brush by your shoulder and face ♫
♫ An infatuation, a sincere love ♫
♫ Little warmth remains in between my fingers ♫
♫ If we're destined to forget in this lifetime ♫
♫ That red jian where we left behind our love ♫
♫ I'd rather sever my fate with you in this life ♫
♫ Willing to sever my fate with you in this life ♫