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[Legend of the Phoenix]
[Episode 31]
What Her Majesty said in the palace has already quickly spread to the whole world.
I heard some groups of the rebels have changed their minds
and they retreated back to their original territory.
Your Majesty, I've already said this battle is for the peoples' hearts.
Now that the people are for you, so we have more chances to eliminate all these rebels.
But times like this, your position is actually dangerous.
If they fight back aggressively, we will be more damaged than before.
Sis...
I really don't understand our mother's choice.
Yu, don't give up.
Maybe the Emperor forced our mother to say so and was trapping you!
In a few days, Yan Kuan will find lots of evidence.
Proving that what Her Majesty said was all fake.
He would say that you forced the Empress Dowager.
We have to find
everyone who was involved in this.
We need to get people who might support us at all cost.
Kill the ones that might damage us.
This war will be silent, but it will be more intense than the actual war.
Yan Kuan is best at manipulating people. He will plot schemes with what he knows.
I want everyone to know how terrible and disrespectable this emperor is.
Even his birth mother...
isn't spared.
From what you see, will my mother,
in order to steady this battle or for me,
lie?
I don't dare guess. Maybe only the Empress Dowager herself knows the answer.
Ning Zhi...
I'm here.
I'm here!
Your Majesty.
Promise...
me...
You'll protect...
the Great Liang.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty! She's passed away.
Your Majesty, why aren't you eating?
Oh, I don't have an appetite. You all eat.
Mother won't die.
Mother won't die...
Mother, don't you have things to say to me?
Did the Emperor force you?
Tell me...
It really was that unfilial child...
You were attacking your own son
in front of everyone.
Mother, you must've hate me.
Why would you do this for such a disrespectful child?
Empress Dowager...for you, I'll
protect the Great Liang well.
The Empress Dowager has passed away!
My mother has been passed away for a month.
She's been buried and is peaceful.
I don't want to kill.
I'll spare your lives for now.
Get out of the city now!
Your Majesty, things haven't been cleared up yet,
And you're in a rush chasing people out.
Brother, what the Empress said that day was all an act.
Every single word she said was forced.
Nonsense!
Everyone talks.
Who would...
think that the Empress Dowager was lying?
The people see the Empress Dowager as a saint.
And because of that...
Her Majesty was successfully used by others.
Unfortunately, before she passed away,
she was probably regreting things.
Your Majesty, I am a scholar of three subjects. My name is Liu Kun.
I was in charge of writing commands for the previous emperor.
The previous emperor had me wrote the command about who shall be the crown prince.
But because the Prince of Gruang Ding was diagnosed with a terminal disease,
the draft of the command was not stamped.
Why don't other governors know about such a big thing as determining who would be the crown prince?
The previous emperor was being smart, so he hid this secret before the crown prince gets powerful.
Even if the draft was not released,
there should be a record of it in the library.
We can't find this important physical evidence.
I'm afraid your theory is not going to be proven.
Your Majesty,
I was the Prince of Chang Ping's family doctor.
When he passed away,
the Madam of Chang Ping was with child.
But the medical record shows
that she gave birth to the girl.
Excuse me, old man,
did the Prince of Chang Ping only had one wife and one child?
Grand Marshal Wei,
Shall we have a debate then?
What, you haven't fought enough on the battlefield?
We'll each use ten days to gather evidence.
After ten days,
whether the Pince of Guang Ding is the lawful heir or not,
Will be decided by the debate results.
However you want to do it, we will do it.
But there's one thing,
I hope we can have a gentleman's agreement between us.
No one from outside can know about our debate.
Invite the famous scholar, Mr. Hong Ru to come in.
To be our judge.
Then I'll see you after ten days.
Do you think Prince Guang Ding and his people will keep their promise?
Even if the Prince abides,
Yan Kuan will definitely secretly spread rumors.
Then why'd you have to set that pact?
I had my own reasons.
Whether
the Empress Dowager's words help you or not,
we can't use it as our argument.
I'll deal with Yan Kuan.
Then the debate in ten days,
On a scale from one to ten, How confident are you?
An eight.
Then what about the last two?
I can't even say that I'm the lawful emperor.
If I lose,
the people will blame me for everything, and my dignity will be ruined.
I will do everything for the Empress Dowager.
I'll take this eight...
And turn it into a ten.
What I want,
Is what you just said!
Ten days pass quickly,
Go quickly and return quickly!
Wei Guang!
Consort Ning...
Are you hear to send me away?
His Majesty ordered half of all guards to protect you.
There are eight thousand guards.
So that's four thousand people following me each day.
He also said,
All palace officials, no matter what ranking,
All have to listen to your commands.
You can use whoever you want. Basically,
You're on top.
His Majesty really is nervous.
So, you cannot lose.
If we lose, we need to ask his Majesty to renegotiate.
At that time, you're still Consort Ning.
You're still poking fun at me at this time?
I'm not worried about His Majesty,
I'm just scared you'll be in danger.
I actually am not sure about it either.
I don't know how to face this either.
On the battlefield, you've already proved,
You are better than Yan Kuan.
But this battle is fighting for the peoples' hearts.
I want to leave the palace,
To find a peaceful place.
And carefully investigate.
You want to leave?
Then how will you explain to His Majesty?
We need to find a quiet place
and think through everything. Maybe we can come up with some ideas.
Wei Guang, don't hold up the entire sky yourself.
I'm here.
I'm as loyal to Liang as you are.
You must tell me what troubles you have.
I will.
Take a look at that.
Look here.
Grand Marshal, Yan Kuan is messing around and spreading rumors,
Saying someone's seen the Empress Dowager's ghost.
Also, her ghost has been crying each night.
Crying that the Emperor forced her to lie.
I already guessed...he would do that.
Then did you ask if the people believed it?
Right now, a lot of people already believe it.
They think the Emperor forced Her Majesty.
But, some people
think that the Prince doesn't have any heritage from the previous emperor.
Where is Consort Ning?
Consort Ning went to bring documents to general Wei per his request.
It's so late...she still isn't back?
After she's back, tell her to come see me.
Your Majesty,
People in the palace are anxious.
Who knows about the debate results.
But, this debate will affect the fate of the whole Great Liang.
What is there to worry about?
The Prince of Guang Ding is not the previous emperor's son is a fact.
Your Majesty.
Have you not been sleeping well?
Do I look
Like I'm very frail?
Wei Guang was out of his line.
I have been too easy on him.
He's hiding outside of the palace during this commotion!
I don't even know how things have progressed.
How could I sleep well?
Ning Zhi, why haven't you returned?
I cooked for you.
Were you praying to someone? Was it your father?
I was begging to Her Majesty, asking her what to do.
Before, you were the one telling others what to do.
But, things have been reversed.
Seems that you've really been challenged.
This is the incense for calming people down.
It helps me think better.
I thought you are out of ideas.
This time...
I think I may lose.
I've looked through all documents but can't find anything useful.
There are only six days left.
Right now,
I am worried.
Don't you still have six days?
You'll find a solution.
Even though you haven't come up with one now.
It's getting windy. The wind is strong in the mountains, you should head back.
Don't come tomorrow.
You're still worrying about me?
Cheer up now! How about if we go entertain ourselves?
What fun is there in the mountains?
Didn't you just say it was windy?
Do you still remember my two ultimate tricks?
Follow me!
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I didn't know that there was a place so beautiful.
The guard told me. He said there'd be lights at night.
So, I brought you here.
I didn't know it'd be so gorgeous.
Have you ever heard, once a person dies,
They'll turn into a flying bug?
They'll fly back to see who they want to see.
There are so many fireflies here.
Do you think one might be the Empress Dowager?
Wei Guang.
You don't seem like someone who'd believe in legends.
If the legend comforts people,
why not?
Your Majesty!
Are you here?
Hey,
It's coming.
Your Majesty?
Is it you?
Your Majesty.
-Are you here to see us? -Move here.
Did you know?
Because of what you said,
It caused this much commotion.
It also caused Wei Guang
to almost go insane.
Ever since Her Majesty entered the palace,
She's followed the rules and has proper words.
She was perfect.
She's also worried for the Great Liang.
If she really turned into a firefly,
I'm happy for her.
She can finally let down her burden,
And do what she wants.
The Empress Dowager's wish was no more wars.
Now,
That's become my wish, too.
It's the wish we share.
It doesn't matter if what Her Majesty said was true or false.
I'll put down everything,
To prove her words
were true.
You'll be able to do it.
Wei Guang!
Ning Zhi, you're here.
I think I should tell you. The Empress Dowager told me
about the Prince of Guang Ding's story.
What his attitude was and what he has done.
This should be helpful to you.
There's a rainbow!
It's my first time seeing one.
It's a rare scene after raining.
I hope the result of the debate is also a clear sky.
I heard you slept very late last night.
Did you think of an idea?
Not yet.
I just thought of something in the past. When I was fighting Wuci,
I passed by a pavilion and saw an elder playing chess with himself.
I was curious and went to play with him.
We played three games and I won three games easily.
What's so surprising about that? You're good at chess.
I passed by the old man again after the war.
I went to play against him again. It was the same.
I played three rounds with him, and I lost all of them.
I was not even qualified to be his opponent when it comes to chess.
Then, how come you were able to win before?
He told me, I was born with the capability to fight.
He was born to be a chess player. I cannot win him on chess.
I was just in high spirit, leading an army to the battlefield.
He could not hurt my spirit.
This elder is very wise.
Indeed.
What's the connection between this and the Empress Dowager's words?
I can't tell you just yet.
Oh right, any news from Lang Kun?
Nope. The person I sent hasn't returned.
Lang Kun is a smart person. He will be back.
Your Majesty.
Ning Zhi, any news about Lang Kun?
Didn't you tell me he had nine lives? He'll be fine.
That's true.
Where did Ning Zhi go? She still isn't back.
Where is Grand Marshal Wei?
Half an hour ago, he rode away on a horse.
Did he say where to?
He didn't say anything and left.
Consort Ning.
How is it? Can you find him?
We went after him, but not only did he not stop, he rode faster.
Wei Guang left?
Your Majesty, I believe he has his reasons.
He must've went to search for evidence. He'll come back before the debate.
Stop talking. Let's get the scholars and the lawmakers to the palace.
I need to personally choose the debate candidate!
-Yes. -Wait!
Go now!
Yes.
Your Majesty, listen to me please!
Everyone, I'm sure that you know how dire the situation is.
This is the moment that decides the future of Liang. Whoever can help me win the debate,
I will name him the chancellor,
and become the most powerful governor in the imperial court. His followers would also be well-treated.
Whoever can do it, please step out.
Your Majesty, I am the scholar of literature and science, Lin Jing.
I am willing to help.
I also am willing.
I also am willing. I will promise my family and my life that
I'll be able to argue so that Yan Kuan has no words left.
Good!
Consort Ning has arrived!
Consort Ning, why're you here? Hurry and go back.
I don't want to stop you.
I just want to select the best debate candidate with you.
I have my own plans for imperial business.
You shouldn't interfere as a consort.
You probably forgot, your Majesty. I have had back and forth with Yan Kuang several times.
I don't think anyone is more familiar with Yan Kuan than I do.
Could I act as Yan Kuan to test these officials?
How would you?
”Why hasn't Wei Guang come?“
“You all want to argue against me?"
"I'll let you all speak first. Why do you think the Prince
is not lawful?
I asked the two maids.
They said that the Prince of Chang Ping died for the previous emperor.
It only makes sense that the previous emperor adopt Chang Ping Prince's child.
"Then how would you explain the Princess personally saw the Prince be born?”
The Princess and the Princ of Guang Ding are in the same gang.
So they defend each other, of course.
"There is also a record of the Empress Dowager pregnant with the Prince of Guang Ding. How are you going to explain that?"
"It wouldn't hurt to talk about recent things."
"All the people in the palace can prove this is true."
"Ever since the Empress Dowager got sick, she has been talking nonsense and has been delusional.
"Last month, she said that there was a tiger
ran to her bedroom. Is this true?"
“She also said the previous emperor came on a big bird
to take her away. Is this also true?"
Your Majesty, do you really think these officials can substitute Wei Guang?
Wait.
I can go up to the mountain right now.
When he comes back, I'll escort him myself.
From now on, all of you go search for Wei Guang.
After he's found, welcome him back with the most grand way!
No one can be impolite! Also,
The news of Wei Guang going missing cannot be spread!
Yes.
Grand Marshal Wei, you've won again.
The first time I saw you, I won three games in a row.
The second time, I lost three times in a row.
This time, I won three times again. Why?
Last time, you led the army to fight Wuci.
I didn't hurt your spirit.
In two days, you'll go fight a bigger battle.
I cannot drag down your aptitude.
If this battle goes on,
My three grandsons may be sent onto the battlefield.
You must win this debate!
Don't worry, sir. We'll win for sure.
I bid farewell.
Wei Guang, if it wasn't for your people, I could never find you.
I knew you would be ok.
It's really good that I can see you. Is your injury healed?
It's just a small injury.
Just what are you planning that I'm even unaware of?
How is the Great Liang?
The people have been talking about what the result of the debate might be.
But, the Emperor is very nervous.
Consort Ning is also worried. You should return quickly.
I don't plan on returning.
What did you say? What will the court do?
There's no use in returning.
How could you just leave? The Great Liang is collapsing,
If Yan Kuan owns the country, he won't spare the Emperor, even more, Consort Ning.
This horse is yours now, hurry and return!
Even if I try my best, I cannot win,
Because this battle only has one winner.
-Who is that? -Consort Ning.
Consort Ning? You really aren't joking?
Go back and tell her. She doesn't have to figure out the Empress Dowager's words.
She will debate Yan Kuan with her heart.
I believe that she will win.
Thank you for your horse. Be careful.
Wei Guang, make yourself clear! Hey!
That was Wei Guang's strategy? Replacing himself with you?
Pass down my confidential command. Find Wei Guang, wherever he is.
Execute him on sight.
Wei Guang already provided his strategy. He didn't disappoint you.
Since his strategy is me, then let me debate with Yan Kuan.
None sense! You've been running around for days.
That was enough of you. You should be resting in the palace right now.
Your Majesty, let me debate, please.
You are just a consort. How could you be involved in politics?
The unexpected win the debated. I might be the unexpected.
Did Wei Guang hypnotize you?
You only listen to Wei Guang, not me!
I will be debating Yan Kuang this evil person myself tomorrow.
Your Majesty, Yan Kuan is sneaky and difficult to deal with.
I know. He only thinks about ungodly things in his head.
But I'm the emperor. Only I can defeat him.
Your Majesty, we can still turn the talbe if anyone else loses.
But if your Majesty lose, we can't...
Stop talking.
I knew that Wei Guang will run away from it.
If no one helps me, I will help myself.
My fate is in my hands!
What we need to do right now is to make her dream come true.
Her wish was to stop the war.
We need to help her achieving it.
Stop the war.
Stopping the war is the Empress Dowager's wish.
It's also my wish now.
It's both of our wishes.
Whether what she said the other day was true or not,
I will try my best to
prove that her words are true.
He told me that I was born to be a war strategist.
And he is born to be a chess player. I will never win him playing chess.
It was just that I was in high spirit, leading an army to the battlefield.
He could not hurt my spirit.
He could not hurt his spirit.
Why are you following me?
Are you really the Empress Dowager?
If that so, tell me if Ning Zhi is going to win tomorrow or not.
I will count to three. If you are still in my hand,
it means that Ning Zhi will win.
One, two, three.
Ning Zhi,
you will win tomorrow. You will definitely win.
Believe me, because I believe in you.
Wei Guang, what you are trying to do?
What do you think, brother?
I don't know either.
Consort Ning, where are you going?
Tell his Majesty that I will lock myself up.
Locking yourself up?
Consort Ning,
where are you going?
Your Majesty, Consort Ning said that she is going to lock herself up.
Are you...threatening me?
Your Majesty,
this is the only way.
Please let me go to debate tomorrow. Or else, I will lock myself up.
You are my favorite consort. I've already. demoted the empress.
And you are demoting yourself. How are other people going to judge me?
Do you think I'm not humiliated enough?
Please change your mind, your Majesty.
I realize it too late.
In your heart, there is no place for me.
Whatever I say is not as good as Wei Guang's words.
Since you are going to lock yourself up,
stay there for the rest of your life then.
Don't ever come out.
Your Majesty,
tomorrow afternoon, everything will be changed.
The flags of Post Liang will be every corner of the world.
Congratulations, your Majesty. Long live the Emperor.
General Yan, do you have 100% confidence?
I got the word that the stupid emperor will debate tomorrow.
Let's separate into three groups. I will go to the court with you and debate with the emperor.
My brother has already sneaked into the palace. He will kill the empress first.
And then he will kill Consort Ning.
The names on this list are people who are going to be in our way.
My brother will eliminate them one by one.
The empress is already locked up. What's the point of killing her?
Even if she is locked up, but she still has her people outside.
Once we enter the palace,
the Zheng's will still be our problem.
You are so thorough, general.
Is Lang Kun
in this list?
Of course. Our army is arriving to the Han Cheng.
After the debate is over tomorrow, our army
will invade Han Cheng, and head to the capital.
They will enter the palace and exercise justice.
Good.
I've been waiting for this moment for 20 years.
It's finally here.
♫ In the clear sky, thousands of fireflies drift around ♫
♫ You were once the most ordinary firefly of them all ♫
♫ When you approached me, time stopped ♫
♫ My heart started racing ♫
♫ It was like a dream ♫
♫ I travel against the light in search for a faraway shadow ♫
♫ The crowded mountain cities, but I find it so peaceful ♫
♫ I really want to let go of my name and identity ♫
♫ I will watch the peaceful marketplace with you ♫
♫ I will wait with you for the rain to stop ♫
♫ I will light the light of love to shine into your life ♫
♫ So that all the dangerous rivers can soften your eyes ♫
♫ Like the crystal tears in the dead of night ♫
♫ My heart has become more transparent and stronger ♫
♫ Even if it aches, it will not break ♫
Legend of the Phoenix