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[Legend of Fuyao]
[Episode 60]
I'm begging you as the empress.
Your Highness! You mustn't!
Promise me.
Please?
This... this has to be decided by Wu Ji, after all.
I can't interfere with his decision.
Even if he makes the wrong decision?
Even if he makes the wrong decision.
I think that Wu Ji knows better than both of us...
that not everything is black and white.
Only advantages and disadvantages should be considered.
So I can't interfere with his decision.
I'm sorry.
But don't you know that once some things are done...
It can only be a mistake!
He mustn't make a mistake in this matter.
Empress, you keep deciding whether or not it's a mistake.
You keep making choices for him.
You've raised him to be the way you want him to be.
You never asked if it hurts him or if it's what he wants.
Wu Ji is the most clear-headed and responsible person I've ever met.
He has his own reasons for making his decisions.
Therefore...
Therefore, I won't interfere with his decision.
But don't you know, this is the one and only mistake he can't make?
What exactly is the reason?
Because...
Empress.
Even if Wu Ji does make a mistake
I'll bear the consequences with him.
He doesn't need a strategist.
What he needs is a companion.
So...
I'm sorry.
Fu Yao!
When did you get here?
Just in time to hear what you said.
Thank you for waiting for me.
Go meet your mother, quickly.
I'll wait for you.
Mother.
Wu Ji.
You've lost weight.
No.
Mother, you're the one who is slimmer.
Father said that you've been praying in the temple for me lately.
I made Mother worry...
It was unfilial of me.
Get up quickly, my child.
It's only right that a mother worries about her child.
All this time...
how have you been?
I'm well.
They said you died in the desert.
I didn't believe it.
All these years in the palace, you were the only one on my mind.
If you're gone...
what would be the point of surviving all these years in the palace?
I made Mother worry.
I'm terribly sorry.
Wu Ji, now that you've returned
you'll stay a bit longer in the palace, won't you?
A lot has happened in the Imperial Court.
I can't stay behind to attend to Mother just yet.
Is it because of Prince De's rebellion?
You father wants you to--
These are state affairs!
Mother.
You needn't be so concerned.
If I beg you... I beg you not to--
Mother!
Some matters...
should be left unsaid, and need not be brought up.
I know what I must do.
I hope that you'll understand.
- But-- - No buts.
I'll bear in mind that I'm the crown prince.
The nation should come first.
Mother, please do not worry.
No one can persuade me from punishing traitors and rebels.
It's getting late.
Mother, you should get some rest.
I'll take my leave.
No...
Wu Ji!
If I tell you...
He's actually...
- Your-- - Greetings, Empress!
His Majesty said that
Your Highness and Crown Prince have just reunited after a long time apart.
You must be overjoyed.
But such a surge of emotions can impact your state of mind.
He specially instructed me to bring you some soothing decoction.
Mother, do take care of your health.
I'll take my leave.
I take my leave.
No...
Buddha!
Have I made too many mistakes?
I'm begging you, Buddha...
Don't let Wu Ji fight this battle!
No...
Prince Yi, I've kept you waiting.
Here, have a cup of tea.
Cool down.
I waited two hours just for this cup of tea.
I've been discussing military strategies and important matters.
They're serious matters that are life and death.
I can't ignore them.
I brought my 80,000 men to assist Uncle at risk to my life.
Yet you intentionally give me the cold shoulder.
You embarrassed me in front of all of my army.
Aren't you afraid that...
I may withdraw halfway and turn against you?
You better not forget that there's no turning back now.
Prince Yi, you've overstated.
At the moment, there are many who can't turn back.
Prince Yi, I'm afraid you're one of them.
You--
I don't mean to undermine the soldiers you've brought here.
But the battle has yet to commence and you're left with just 60,000 men.
Isn't that too much of a difference in numbers?
Then you might as well have me tied up
and threaten the Imperial City into withdrawing their army!
That does seem like a good plan for when I've reached the end of the line.
You--
But you aren't even worthy of being a hostage now.
You racked your brain to kill Wu Ji.
You even hurt the one he wishes to protect.
Do you think Wu Ji would withdraw the army because of you?
As for His Majesty, I'm afraid he only cares about himself.
Do you think that I'm the only one Wu Ji hates?
I'm afraid you're the one he hates the most!
Did you think that you could keep your deeds in Qinglan Hall a secret?
I'll be honest with you.
In the palace, all walls have ears.
I'm just reminding you, Uncle.
You mustn't show any mercy.
Since I've made up my mind to rise in rebellion
no mercy is to be spared.
Indeed.
I did rise in rebellion for the lady of Qinglan Hall.
But should I come across Crown Prince on the battlefield
I won't show him any mercy.
You make it sound nicer than it is.
But if you really kill her son
aren't you afraid she'll hate you forever?
She can hate me if she wants.
As long as she's by my side, she'll forget about it someday.
No one can have the best of both worlds.
In a fight to the death
there's only one choice.
Good!
If you can truly do as you say
I'm willing to follow your lead.
Sure.
It's good that Prince Yi is so sensible.
It's about time to take action in the palace.
Your Majesty, the medication is ready.
Have they gone over there?
Your Majesty, rest assured.
Everything has been arranged.
Good.
Empress.
Please come with us.
Did he send you to fetch me?
How dare you!
You...
You weren't sent by him.
Arrest those assassins!
Go!
Halt!
Let them leave.
I can't help but find this matter strange.
Are you referring to Prince De's rebellion?
All these years, Prince De has been cautious and kept a low profile.
He's taken care of all state affairs.
He has never made a mistake.
Someone like him... if he wasn't completely certain that he'd win
why would he rise in rebellion?
Why would he station his army in Jiangbei
without making a move?
There are assassins in the palace.
The current situation is still unclear.
- Investigate it. - Yes.
Your Highness!
- Your Highness! - Speak!
The empress is missing.
What?
These past few days, Empress Ci En has been mourning the ancestors
and praying for the five kingdoms, but assassins suddenly barged in
and we found the empress missing.
Could the assassins have abducted her?
I'll take a look.
Supreme Mentor...
Please...
Please give me...
a bit...
a bit more time.
We're running out of time!
You're not draining my patience.
You're draining the lives of all the people in the world!
Tianquan is in imminent danger.
I can't...
I can't be hiding in here.
If you keep hesitating and stalling
you'll be the traitor who brings the downfall of the five kingdoms!
For your own selfish reasons
you'd ruin an imperial regime and sacrifice innocent lives!
How does that make you any different from Zhangsun Jia of Tianquan?
Supreme... Supreme Mentor...
Please... please give me so more time.
After securing the safety of Tianquan Kingdom...
I...
I will surely...
I'll surely return to seek punishment.
- Young Master-- - Shush.
What... what exactly happened?
I've never seen Young Master so frail.
Why don't I set out to Xuanji now and bring Doctor Zong--
Calm down.
I used my inner force to treat him.
I can't tell if it's an injury or poisoning.
It happened in Xuanji too.
But he refused to tell me anything about it.
What about Doctor Zong?
He was in Xuanji at the time.
He does know more than I do.
But there's nothing he can do either.
What about Empress Yuan?
How many assassins were there?
It's said that there were two teams.
Two teams?
They must've worked together to create a diversion.
They are well-trained and know the palace well.
They abducted Empress Yuan with precision.
That means... they're from the palace.
Who exactly is behind this?
Well...
I don't dare to make any assumptions.
However...
Prince De?
That's what I had in mind.
Shadow Guards from outside the palace reported that
the assassins kept heading north, out of the city.
They should be heading towards the rebels' camp in Jiangbei.
I'm afraid they're using the empress as a hostage
to force Crown Prince into surrendering without a fight.
Young Master! You mustn't!
- Step aside! - Young Master!
Young Master! You mustn't!
Once you leave the Imperial City, you'll walk into their trap!
You know that Prince De is targeting you!
Why would you still do as he wishes?
Are you really going to defy me?
I've served in Shangyang Palace for over 20 years
and I've always kept your words in mind!
You can do what you know you shouldn't.
But you must never act on impulse without considering general interests!
You must not risk your life to head out alone!
I have to hold you back!
Besides... Prince De is just after you!
He wouldn't actually kill Empress Yuan and Miss Fu Yao, Young Master!
Crown Prince.
Your Highness, His Majesty asks to see you urgently.
Father.
You're here.
Wu Ji... I considered that Zhangsun Jia would rebel.
I also knew that Ping Rong would side with whoever is in favor.
But I never expected them to... lay a finger on your mother.
Wu Ji.
Have the soldiers you dispatched arrived?
They should arrive either tonight or tomorrow morning.
Do you have the confidence?
I'm truly alone on my own now.
Each and every one of them has betrayed and left me.
In the five kingdoms, you're the only one I can trust.
Fortunately, I have you here.
Even if I... pass away now
I'll at least have my son to see me off.
Father...
You're the only one I can trust.
That year... on the hunting grounds
Zhangsun Jia nearly had you killed.
I only see now that... everything has its destiny.
Perhaps between the two of you, only one can survive.
Life and death are destined.
However, you needn't worry.
My life won't come to an end just yet.
I'm too old now...
I'm too old to even hold my sword.
Hold it well.
Set out to war.
Kill Zhangsun Jia on my behalf.
Father, traitors and treacherous subjects should be punished.
I'm compelled to do so.
However...
You're concerned about your mother, aren't you?
Sit down.
Wu Ji...
It's been so many years.
There are some matters that you should know about.
Back then, Prince De and your mother...
Actually...
they were a match made in heaven that everyone was envious of.
Although I was also fond of your mother
the two of them were in love with each other.
I couldn't snatch my brother's loved one by force.
But if it's him that Mother truly cares about...
then why did she--
Exactly.
That's what I asked myself then.
Why did she agree to marry into the palace?
I think that it had to be...
the temptation of the position of Empress, the privilege and prestige.
It's the position of a kingdom's female role model
and the second in power to the emperor.
Who wouldn't wish for such a position?
That's how she ended up marrying into the palace.
She gained much...
But when one gains much, one craves for even more.
At the time, I was preoccupied with handling state affairs.
Perhaps, your mother felt neglected.
She was displeased.
That's why she thought of her past romance with Prince De.
Prince De used the bit of trust your mother had in him
and used her to secretly poison me.
Father!
This...
Fortunately...
I managed to survive.
However, I'm no longer physically able to handle any fatigue.
I don't even have the energy to sit upon the imperial court.
I can only refine those pills here in this meditation room
to combat the poisons they drugged me with.
Time went by.
Back then you were...
You were training in Qiongcang and hadn't returned yet.
Ping Rong isn't even capable of taking on any duties.
Who could I tell that to?
I could only pretend...
to not know anything.
I'm telling you this now...
so you don't hate your mother for it.
After all, she's the woman I once loved.
After all...
she gave birth to you and raised you.
You should forgive her mistakes.
However, your uncle, Zhangsun Jia...
I can't tolerate him.
You should know what to do, right?
Father, rest assured.
I know what I must do.
Keep my words in mind.
Zhangsun Jia is far more capable in devising strategies than you think.
You must take great caution when you fight him.
Whatever the cost, whatever the means
however many people have to die for it...
I just want you to kill him with your own hands.
You have to give me your word.
That you'll kill him with your own hands.
Otherwise...
I won't be able to rest in peace.
Yes... Father.
Go on.
Take care, Father.
Qing Yi.
You must have suffered.
A-Rong?
Get out!
Yes!
What are you doing here?
A-Rong!
You still remember that I'm A-Rong?
Do you still remember that I'm your wife, Zhangsun Jia?
You still remember my pet name?
You're the only one who can call me that.
But you're no longer fit to do so!
It's been years.
How have you been?
I'm not dead.
What do you think?
I know you blame me.
But I'm actually trying to save--
You're trying to rescue that wench, aren't you?
Are you very disappointed?
A-Rong...
You shouldn't be here.
- Qing Yi is-- - Don't talk to me about her!
I won't tell you where she is.
Even if you kill me!
How could I kill you?
You're my wife, after all.
Your wife?
Did you ever really see me as your wife?
No...
You never did.
Right from the start, it was all just a false display of affection.
Deep in your heart...
there's never been a spot for me!
From the very beginning...
I never should've believed your lies and married you!
In your heart, I was no more than a substitute, a facade
and a stupid woman you could manipulate anytime!
When I married you
I did intend to win over Taiyuan Kingdom's support.
But even so, I never mistreated you.
The status, honor, and prestige that you should have, I--
I never gave you less than you deserved.
You were the one who asked to leave.
I asked to leave?
Do you think I left with Lian'er
because I found out about you and that woman?
You have no idea...
You don't have a clue what really happened!
You don't know what happened to Lian'er!
You have no idea how I managed to survive!
What happened?
What exactly happened back then?
What's the point of telling you now?
Indeed...
I was the one who forgot that...
you used to be the most skilled warrior in Tianquan Kingdom.
However hard I tried in the past couple of years...
whatever sorcery I've learned...
I'm still no match for you.
Yes, I've lost to you now.
Kill me or do whatever you want with me.
Forget it.
This isn't the time rehash the past.
Get some rest in here.
Any news yet?
I've asked around but there's no news of Miss Fu Yao.
However, the rebels did capture a lady.
Prince De ordered his men to look after her with care.
It could be Empress Ci En.
What's the matter with you?
I heard they got the wrong person.
How did it go so wrong?
You're dismissed.
Xu Lai, you're also dismissed.
I should be the one to ask you that.
You planted the informants in the palace.
Only the two of us knew of the plan.
Why would they abduct the wrong person?
Do you suspect me of leaking information to my father?
Didn't you?
I've gone all in to bet my entire life on you!
How dare you doubt me?
A skilled gambler wouldn't go all in on a single bet.
What do you mean by that?
If you don't trust me, why did you join forces with me?
What are you going to do?
I really didn't leak any information!
As of now, it doesn't matter who leaked the information.
Since the plan failed, we won't have another chance to sneak into the palace.
We can only go to war now.
If we win, I may still have a chance to save her.
If we're defeated...
there's no need to discuss any further.
We're going to war?
The 80,000 men from the Liu family of Long River are still on the way here.
We have yet to collect enough rations.
You're going to deploy the army now?
Isn't that as good as seeking your own doom?
I don't need to discuss this with you.
Even if I choose not to deploy the army
Tianquan's army is already on its way.
Whether you choose to stay or leave, it's up to you.
Do as you please.
If I'd known that you'd just seek your own death
would I have defected to you in the first place?
Get out!
What should we do now?
I really judged poorly.
He's just a lunatic!
He's destined to lose this battle so I mustn't meddle in it.
You mean...
Pack up.
Let's go!
Where am I?
Don't bother.
Don't waste your strength.
Empress?
This is--
This is the most secret chamber in Tianquan.
The chains tying us down are also Tianquan's most difficult chains
to be broken in centuries, the Confinement Chains.
Since he means to imprison us here
he made sure that we couldn't escape.
No one will hear us even if you scream your heart out.
Whether we live or die, whether we survive or not...
it's entirely up to him.
Unless he tells someone...
no one will know that we're in here.
Prince De poses as a man of high morals but he's actually so despicable!
He's even treating you so!
Do you really not know who had you captured?
Do you really not know who's manipulating this whole plot?
Prince De...
How could Prince De be a match for him?
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