= Ever Night 2 =
= Episode 26 =
Xu Chongshan is missing.
You did it?
Yes.
Xu Chongshan wanted to kill me.
He deserved to die.
Are you suggesting General Xu Shi wanted to kill you, too?
Are you suspecting of me leaking Xu Shi's whereabouts?
I didn't intend to.
But your actions
have disappointed me very much.
Since you're disappointed so much,
why not dethrone me?
You should rule the state by yourself.
How dare you say that to me?
I dare say what I think.
At least for now, I'm the king of Tang.
And you're just one of my subordinates.
You have to listen to my orders.
That's why you should watch your words and actions.
You hit me again?
It's lese-majeste!
You could be beheaded!
What are you doing?
You want to kill me?
Do it now! Then I'll be with our father!
Are you out of your mind?
You are the king and I'm your subordinate.
If you want to kill me,
I'll have to die.
My imperial sister!
I said it only because I was angry.
You still remember I am your elder sister?
I only have one elder sister.
And you only have one younger brother.
Hunyuan.
I know you're kind by nature.
You've done all the ridiculous things
only because someone is behind you.
Tell me.
Who is it?
No one is behind me.
I don't buy it.
Because you couldn't kill Xu Chongshan by yourself.
You couldn't leak General Xu Shi's whereabouts
to West Shrine by yourself, either.
Only a few people could achieve those two things at the same time.
Don't ask me anymore.
He's already died.
You shouldn't ask more about it.
Is He Mingchi behind you?
I've warned him not to be around you.
How dare he disobey me?
It's not him.
Then who is it?
It's you!
It's all because you're way too incredulous!
Hua Shanyue!
I'm here, Your Highness.
Go to South Branch Temple and arrest He Mingchi now!
Your Highness.
He Mingchi is the Temple Master
of South Branch Temple of Sect Haotian.
If we act in haste, there may be chaos.
General Hua is right.
We can't afford to make any mistakes in the capital now.
Fine.
I will not arrest him.
I'll send him to fight in North Border.
He doesn't know how to fight!
Why will you send him there?
If he doesn't want to go,
Your Majesty,
please kill him for not obeying your order.
= South Branch of Sect Haotian =
Your Majesty.
Please get off.
Your Majesty.
= South Branch of Sect Haotian =
His Majesty is here!
I didn't know you'd come, Your Majesty.
I'm sorry.
Please forgive me for not greeting you in advance.
Your Majesty.
Would you like some tea, please?
OK.
I'll talk to you after it.
We didn't come for your tea.
The king wants to talk to you.
He Mingchi.
I'm listening.
I will...
...send you to North Border to join the battle there.
Set out immediately.
No delay.
To join the battle?
I think General Hua is a better candidate than I am.
He Mingchi.
You're disobeying the king!
Who else in South Branch will go with me?
You're the only candidate.
I'm the only one?
Why is that?
You're the Temple Master.
So you should set an example for South Branch of Sect Haotian.
Your Highness, do you really think
I'll go to North Border after I leave the capital?
If you disobey the king,
we'll put out an all-points bulletin for you in the whole state.
Don't assume I don't know what you're thinking.
Before the battle ends,
if you're seen in the capital,
you'll be killed immediately.
We've banished the Temple Master of South Branch Temple,
how can we guard the capital?
Don't be so discouraged.
It isn't something the king of Tang should demonstrate.
Sage is dead.
Who else can fight against the heaven?
The Academy can't defend Tang State alone.
Now we can only rely on ourselves and Taoism.
Do we have other options?
If the Academy can't defend Tang State,
then I'll do it.
I'll try my best.
Till I can't do it anymore.
It's beyond your capability.
Armies of West Shrine's Hall will come sooner or later.
They will never conquer the capital.
We've got God-Startling Formation.
They don't need to conquer anything.
They can just surround the capital.
With so many people here, we'll face food shortage one day.
Hunyuan.
You sounded really smart when saying that.
But how could you be so muddled before?
I'm not muddled.
I couldn't be more rational.
Haotian wants to destroy Tang State.
We don't have other options except for giving in.
We are Tang people.
We will never give in.
Even if we fight to the last minute,
we will never give in.
Hunyuan.
We're the royal members of Tang State.
If we die, we'll die in the royal palace!
Do you understand?
I don't!
Why should I die?
We'll arrive in Wuzhou soon.
The capital is closer.
Your Majesty.
We'll be home soon.
Stop!
Your Majesty.
We should bypass Wuzhou and go to the capital directly.
When we arrive,
you should go to Mr. Zeng's residence according to the plan.
Why should we bypass Wuzhou?
My hunch tells me someone will stand in our way.
Mr. Thirteen, I'll follow your instructions.
I'll run some errands and meet you later.
Mr. Thirteen.
Be safe.
Let's go.
Your Majesty.
Ministry of War has just got new information.
North-Defending Cavalry is escorting the queen and Sixth Prince.
They'll arrive in Wuzhou soon.
What?
They're back so soon?
Who else is with them?
It's said that...
Mr. Thirteen is with them.
Ning Que?
He's still alive?
My imperial sister.
What should we do?
You can leave now.
Your Highness.
Leave now.
All of you, leave now.
Yes, Your Highness.
We have to take actions.
Ning Que has showed us his attitude.
The Academy will definitely back the queen up.
What are you going to do?
To kill Ning Que?
Or to lock him up?
I'll listen to you.
I'll do whatever you tell me.
Good.
Since you said so, I'll ask you to issue an order.
I'm all ears.
Your Majesty, please go to Wuzhou by yourself.
Welcome Mr. Thirteen to the capital.
Have you got it wrong?
Ning Que is our enemy.
You...
Our father appointed him
as the guardian of God-Startling Formation.
He's the only one who can defend the capital.
What are you talking about?
If he comes back, it's impossible for me to be the king!
Armies of all other states are in our border.
Tang State is facing an unprecedented crisis right now.
The most important is to protect the capital and our people.
You want to be the king who sees his state perished?
We can surrender.
We can acknowledge we made a mistake to West Shrine's Hall.
It's easy.
Loser!
I don't want to hear your crap anymore!
My imperial sister.
To surrender doesn't mean Tang State is perished.
West Shrine needs someone to rule the world.
Destroying Tang State won't do any good for them.
Comparing to Golden Horde's cavalrymen of prairie,
we're obviously a better candidate.
A better candidate for what?
For being West Shrine's flunky?
To surrender is just an option.
It's won't cost Tang State anything.
I can also be the king.
So why not surrender?
Li Hunyuan.
In all these years,
because of our mother,
I always take pity on you.
So I love and spoil you. I'm lenient with you, too.
I've never expected you'll be like this!
My imperial sister.
Letting Ning Que come back equals to dethroning me.
You're my younger brother.
I promised our mother
to take good care of you.
I'll never dethrone you.
My imperial sister.
If Ning Que comes back, my throne will be in danger!
Your Highness.
Hua Shanyue.
Why are you still here?
I want to share your burdens.
No need.
You can't do anything.
I can!
Yu.
You know me well.
You know I'll do anything for you.
I'd die for you if you wanted me to.
Don't say anything like that.
You don't owe me anything.
I owe you a stable life.
I don't want you to live such a hard life.
I don't want you to suffer.
I hate myself so much.
I'm not strong enough to help you out!
Say no more.
I'll leave for Wuzhou now.
I'll stop the queen and Six Prince from returning to the capital.
Ning Que is with them.
Can you ever stop him?
I'll try my best.
Because they are a threat to you now.
I can't let anything like this happen.
I have to make them understand
not everyone hopes they will come back to the capital.
Hua Shanyue.
If one day,
you find everything you adhere to is wrong,
will you regret it?
If it's about you,
I'll never regret it.
If I have done something...
...something very immoral?
Even if you've done something against all people in the world,
I'll be on your side forever.
Why would you choose to be a fool?
There are many smart people out there,
so there will be some fools, too.
In my entire life,
I think I'm a smart person.
But right now,
I'd rather be a fool like you.
Don't think too much.
I'll leave for Wuzhou now.
Do you really want to go there?
I have to take a shot.
Why haven't you asked...
... what I am thinking?
You will never want them to come back.
What you said is true.
But I do hope...
Ning Que will be back.
Why?
Because the capital needs him.
Your Majesty.
General Hua will leave for Wuzhou.
Then he'll stop Ning Que from coming back.
But...
The princess has said she wants Ning Que to be back.
You can leave now.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Commander He is here.
Your Majesty, I'm He Yi, Guard Commander.
You're the one He Mingchi recommended.
Your Majesty, I pledge loyalty to you.
Leave for Wuzhou now.
Send my order.
The local standing army should block Ning Que and others.
If anyone tries to resist,
kill them all immediately.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Anyone who tries to turn against me will be killed.
I've been waiting for you for a long time.
Ning Que.
How did you know I would come?
Mr. Thirteen.
Long time no see.
Your Highness.
Are you here to stop me from returning to the capital?
No, I'm not.
The capital needs your help right now.
I'm here to pick up my father's remains.
Where are others?
You know my hunch is always right.
I'll never put the ones I'm protecting in danger.
Who are you protecting?
I'll tell you when I arrive in the capital.
Blacky, go.
The former queen is here.
Open the gate now.
Without the princess' token, no one can come in and go out.
Mr. Thirteen.
I'm the queen of Tang.
The former king left a testamentary edict for me.
So now I'm taking Six Prince, Li Hupo,
to return to the capital and succeed to the throne.
You've got some nerve!
How dare you stop royal members from going back to the palace?
Right now,
Tang State is at a critical moment.
You should point your weapons at our enemies,
instead of tackling us to show your disrespect.
You're all descendants of government officials.
In other words, you're all blue blood.
Don't destroy your ancestors' reputations because of a wrong move.
Now,
I'll enter the capital.
If anyone wants to stop me from doing so,
all soldiers and generals who are on duty today
will be killed for lese-majeste.
I...
...will keep my words!
Where is that woman?
Your Highness.
In the family hierarchy,
she is still your mother.
You shouldn't address her in that way.
You're showing your attitude
by escorting her to the capital?
My attitude has been very clear.
Is there any leeway?
It depends on your attitude.
Your Majesty.
Saint Virgin of Demonic Cult and Six Prince have entered the city.
They've gone to Mr. Zeng's residence.
There are hundreds of soldiers in the local standing army.
Why did they fail to block dozens of people?
It's said that
the princess stopped the standing army from taking any action.
She did?
Li Yu.
My imperial sister.
She's sabotaging all my plans!
Your Majesty.
It's a crucial moment now.
What should we do?
Where is Ning Que?
Isn't he with the crew?
He didn't go to Mr. Zeng's residence with them.
Are you sure?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Good. Commander He.
Take your subordinates to Mr. Zeng's residence.
Kill everyone there.
Everyone!
Your Majesty.
What about the former queen and Six Prince?
I've told you.
Kill everyone!
Yes,
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
Something bad came up!
Ning Que...
What about him?
Ning Que is here.
Ning Que...
What brings him here?
What is he up to?
Sorry, but I don't know.
Commander He.
Where is Commander He?
Why is Ning Que here?
Ning Que...
Why is Ning Que here?
Zeng Jing is here
to welcome the former king,
the king,
and the Queen Mother!
Long live our king!
Mr. Zeng, stand up, please.
Your Majesty, thank you.
You all can stand up now.
# The firmament and the moon light #
# No more me in the world is like a promise #
# The blade slices the night sky #
# We are apart yet I still want to be back with you #
# Where you at #
# The bashful and peaceful look of yours #
# So transparent and indifferent #
# Will that be the end of my thought #
Here you are.
The formation key.
My 13th younger brother.
Listen to me.
I'll tell you everything about streets and alleys in Tang State.
Every brick and every tile are a part of God-Startling Formation.
It's the last barrier of Tang State.
I'll let you keep it because I want you to know
your home
and your country
are both here.
# Where are they falling down #
# Have you found your beloved one #
# to enjoy your life #
# Recall the old days on my back #
# The starry sky is just like a dream #
# A dream of blossom in nirvana #
# A dream of mirage #
# One step after another into vacancy #
# The universe is just like a dream #
# A dream of moths flying into the fire #
Do you hate me?
# A dream of glowing and burning #
Why would I hate you?
Because you've realized
I am not the kind of woman you think I am.
# eventually turns into #
You falsified the testamentary edict.
# The colorful and joyful lovers #
You had married someone in the prairie
but returned home without a scratch.
You are really something.
I'm not disappointed at you for it.
I will never be mad at you, either.
In other people's eyes,
it's immoral and treacherous to falsify the testamentary edict.
But I don't think you did anything wrong.
If Li Hunyuan could be a wise king who enables all Tang people
to live and work in peace and contentment forever,
I might support you.
But it is not the case.
You promised me once.
You said
you would support me on this.
You're wrong.
I promised you I wouldn't support the queen.
Then what are you doing now?
Why have you taken the woman and her son back to the capital?
What are you striving for them?
You've got it wrong again.
What I'm backing up...
...is the king's last wish.
It's an internal affair in my family.
You and the Academy should stay out of it.
You're wrong for the third time.
First of all,
Tang State does not belong to your family.
It belongs to all Tang people.
Secondly,
Sage was the founding father of Tang State.
If Tang State belongs to anyone,
it should be the Academy.
Tang State belongs to the Academy?
It's really something I've never heard before.
Speaking of which,
to falsify the testamentary edict
is really something unprecedented in Tang State's history.
For thousands of years,
no one has ever conquered the capital.
If it were conquered one day,
it would be an inside job.
I can understand you and Li Hunyuan wanted the throne.
But it was really bad timing.
And the way you did it was terrible.
As I said before,
it disappoints me the most.
Good.
Bravo.
Everything you said is correct.
But I've got a question.
Given the situation right now,
who else could do a better job than I did?
You?
Or that woman?
I understand what you're trying to say.
In your option, Tang State will never
win the war against the whole world.
The enemies are much wiser.
The military forces we've got are much weaker.
But there are some mistakes
you shouldn't have made.
Like Xu Shi shouldn't be killed.
Xian Zhilang shouldn't be killed, either.
Besides, Ma didn't deserve to die!
I have been an indifferent person since I was small.
I care about nobody but Sangsang.
Until I went to Wei City,
I began to change a little bit.
After I got to the Academy,
more changes were taking place inside of me quietly.
I didn't realize it at all.
I know that
you didn't make some of the stupid mistakes.
It was he who made them.
So I really want to know
how he will take the responsibility.