01x39 - Episode 39

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All right. Put me down.

I can do it.

Come on.

-Put me down.

-All right. Stop it.

All right.

You'd better leave now.

You

You saw Jing today.

Well,

have you really

gotten over him?

Yes.

I wish I could do it.

I wish I could forget everything.

Today,

I did it on purpose.

I chatted and laughed

as usual in front of him.

When he looked sad,

I was actually very happy.

If he was like me today,

chatting and laughing

as if nothing happened,

I guess I would feel very upset.

I always say things that I don't mean.

I said we should be strangers,

but in my heart,

I don't want him

to forget me so quickly.

I can pretend like I don't care,

but I won't allow him not to care.

If he really forgets about me so soon,

I guess I would hate him.

Cangxuan.

What's wrong with me?

You're fine.

It's just that

you've really fallen for him.

I regret it now.

If I hadn't intended

to have Tushan Jing's support,

none of this would have happened today.

Have you forgotten?

I was the one who saved him.

I already knew him.

However, you didn't have

real feelings for him then.

I gave him the opportunity

to approach you step by step

and walk into your heart.

All right.

You may leave.

It's something between me and Jing.

Besides,

I've never regretted liking him.

Why should you blame yourself?

Don't worry about me.

Time will heal everything.

I just need a little more time

to forget the past.

Xiaoyao.

All right.

You have to remember

that many people depend on you now.

You must always stay clearheaded.

Understand?

All right.

Have an early night.

Don't worry.

I've never been too harsh on myself.

Go.

I'm leaving.

Upon hearing that Your Majesty is unwell,

the clans from the Central Plains

have offered spiritual medicines.

They wish you

a speedy recovery, Your Majesty.

I'm too old

to be healed.

I'm already on borrowed time.

Father, don't worry too much.

You have the blessings of Xiyan.

You must have a long and healthy life.

King Deyan is right.

Even so,

it's time to hand over state affairs

to the younger generation.

I'll make a trip to the east

to honor the heavens on Mount Chenrong.

The ceremony should be grand and solemn.

Deyan.

Yes.

You will be in charge of it.

Yes.

You must prepare carefully.

This ceremony

is of great significance

to you.

I'll announce an important matter

after the ceremony.

I'll definitely not let you down.

That's good.

Uncle Deyan.

I'm sorry for the late welcome.

Please forgive me.

Your grandfather asked me

to prepare for the ceremony.

You and your people not only can't help,

but are also a hindrance.

For the sake of the ceremony,

you should move out of Zijin Peak today.

Yes.

Back off.

Your Highness.

You have a message from Ms. Xinyue.

She invites you to Chenrong Mansion.

Xinyue?

Since my grandfather came here,

she has been living a secluded life.

She's even avoiding Cangxuan.

Why would she want to see me?

Have a seat.

Where is Xinyue?

Actually I'm the one looking for you.

You're looking for me?

What's the matter?

Just say it.

Don't beat around the bush.

Xiaoyao,

let's get married.

What?

I've always wanted to marry you

and you should know it.

I thought

you had long regarded me as a friend.

I feel relaxed with you,

so I think marrying you is a good idea.

Don't you mind what happened

between Chief Tushan and me?

Why would I?

Good things are desired by all.

I just hate that he won you over first.

Unfortunately, you two aren't destined.

I don't like to beat around the bush.

I told Jing before I came to ask you.

What did he say?

I can see that Jing is upset,

but as long as I'm sincere to you,

he's willing to bless us.

Why do you want to marry me?

You're pretty

with a good temper

and you can drink with me.

Any girl in entertainment places

can do that.

You

You surprised me.

I didn't expect to hear that.

Tell me

the real reason you want to marry me.

I heard that you have moved here.

Without people leading the way,

I couldn't find this place.

Thank you for coming.

You seem calm.

His Majesty will announce Deyan

as the Crown Prince at the ceremony.

That news has spread everywhere.

Clans of the Central Plains

are all in a flurry.

Except for my family,

the other five families

have already sided

with King Deyan.

It's unfavorable for you.

Since my parents died,

I have never been in good times.

No matter what happens,

I'll find a way to deal with it.

Cangxuan has reached

a critical point of life and death.

Yes.

The Chishui family

is the leader of the Four Great Clans.

It can influence the stance

and decisions of other clans.

Yes.

I want to help Cangxuan,

but I must become the chief

to mobilize the Chishui family.

My grandfather and other elders

want me to experience more.

However, I can't wait any longer.

I want to be the chief immediately.

Marrying you is the fastest way.

You want to marry me

because I'm

the princess of Haoling, right?

Not really.

I really like your straightforwardness.

In that case, I won't be coy either.

Did Cangxuan tell you

about the conditions for marrying me?

He said if I want to marry you,

I should have no other women.

Xiaoyao,

you should know what kind of person I am.

I swear.

As long as you marry me,

I'll only have you

as my woman in this life.

You didn't reject me outright,

which means I have a chance.

Others propose marriage

with romantic feelings,

but we are like doing business.

That's why we are a good match.

To be honest,

I've always resisted getting married.

However, if I marry you,

I feel that no matter what happens,

we can sit down

and discuss it calmly.

I think it's not bad to have a wife.

It's too sudden.

After all, it's about my marriage.

Let me think about it.

All right.

I'll wait for your news.

Rest assured.

Everything is going well.

-Then we

-Your Highness.

For the ceremony,

His Majesty has mobilized 100,000 troops

to cordon off 100 Li

around Mount Chenrong.

Zijin Peak is now

controlled by Deyan's men.

His Majesty turns a deaf ear to it.

We have 20,000 elite soldiers.

They can either attack to win

or ensure your safe withdrawal.

All right.

My men and I will be on guard

and we are willing to die

for Your Highness.

It has been a while.

Is Cangxuan doing well lately?

Given the current situation,

I can't say he's doing very well.

However, he looks the same as usual.

Occasionally,

he would take Shuhui for a walk

along the mountain stream after dinner.

If you want to help Cangxuan,

you'd better marry my brother.

I know.

You're mocking me in your heart.

If I really want to help Cangxuan,

why don't I marry him?

I grew up in Xiyan City.

I seem to have a noble status,

but in the eyes of those Xiyan nobles,

I'm the descendant of the defeated.

I'm just a hostage

used to restrain

my father and grandfather.

Do you know

what it's like to be a hostage?

I don't know,

but Cangxuan has been a hostage

in Haoling for 200 years.

I think he should understand.

There was a time

when I prayed every night before I slept.

I prayed that my father wouldn't rebel

because I didn't want to be tortured

to death by the King of Xiyan

and hung atop the city wall.

I didn't want to have

my heart and liver extracted

to make a human puppet.

I know you think I'm too calculating.

Even my brother sometimes gets impatient,

thinking I'm excessively scheming.

However, I can't be as carefree as Nian.

When I was in Xiyan City,

I made a vow

that I would never live

that kind of life again.

I must stand at the highest point.

Xinyue,

you don't need to explain it to me.

This is between you and Cangxuan.

Besides,

Cangxuan never blamed you.

Really?

I'm a descendant

of the Chenrong royal family.

If Cangxuan wants to marry me,

he must have the ability

to give me the grandest wedding.

This isn't just because I want it.

It's what the Xiyan family must give

to the Chenrong family.

Xiaoyao, do you understand?

I'm not just representing myself.

I represent

a defeated royal family

and all the clans in the Central Plains.

You and Nian can marry anyone you like

because the prosperous Haoling Kingdom

is behind you.

People will only praise your nonchalance.

However, I can't.

My simplicity and casualness

will only let people

think of our failure and shame.

Maybe I didn't understand at first,

but now I do.

I think Cangxuan

will understand better than I do.

Originally, I just wanted

to persuade you to marry my brother,

but somehow

I started to talk about myself.

I think it's quite nice.

We haven't chatted like this

for a long time.

Xiaoyao,

everyone knows

that you and Cangxuan are close,

so your future husband

will definitely support Cangxuan.

My brother's status is delicate.

He's from the Chishui family,

but he also has

the Chenrong family's bloodline.

If you marry him,

Cangxuan will get the support

of the Chishui and Chenrong families

at the same time.

I understand.

I'll consider it carefully.

Time is pressing.

What did Xinyue tell you?

Why are you here alone?

She explained to me

why she can't marry you for now

and hoped I could tell you

not to blame her.

-She said

-I fully understand what she said.

Do you understand

or have you never

had expectations for her?

If there are no expectations,

no matter what she does,

you won't be disappointed or blame her.

I told you.

Don't expect anything

and you will never be disappointed.

Xinyue doesn't know

that she has missed the only chance

to gain your trust and expectations.

It's her only chance,

but perhaps even if she knows,

she simply doesn't care.

At this critical juncture,

Xinyue couldn't only invite you over

to talk about this.

What else did she say?

I met Fenglong.

He proposed to me.

Cangxuan,

what do you think

about me marrying Fenglong?

Do you want to marry him?

I do.

Is he good enough for you?

He swore to me that he would be good to me

and only have one wife

for his entire life.

Actually,

that's all a woman wants.

Why aren't you speaking?

Didn't you always wish

that I would give him a chance?

Even so,

you don't have to marry him.

Fenglong is a good man.

He's good-looking,

from a good family,

and talented.

He's devoted to me.

In Dahuang,

can I find a better man than him?

Indeed, you can't find

a better man than Fenglong.

He will be my right-hand man.

With me by your side,

he won't dare to treat you poorly.

All right.

I've decided to marry him.

I'll write to my father right away.

He will be able

to receive the news tomorrow.

Heng,

do you allow Xiaoyao

to marry Chishui Fenglong?

Never mind.

I'll agree to Xiaoyao's request.

If she's unhappy in the future,

as long as I'm still alive,

there will always be a way

to turn things around.

Didn't you promise

to be with me for a lifetime

and always stay by my side?

Xiaoliu.

I'm sorry.

I'm not qualified to be Ye Shiqi anymore.

I can't be with you for a lifetime.

Xiaoliu.

Shouldn't you be

at the succession ceremony

of Chief Chishui?

How do you have time

to do calculations here?

You were saying numbers.

Xiaoyao and Fenglong are engaged.

The news should be spread

throughout Dahuang very soon.

How can it be Fenglong?

In terms of family background and talent,

Fenglong is impeccable.

If Xiaoyao doesn't choose him,

should she choose me,

an unfaithful scoundrel,

or you

What?

You really are a scoundrel.

If Xiaoyao cared about family background,

there would be

no Ye Shiqi in this world.

CHENRONG MANSION

When Deyan and Cangxuan

argued in the court,

Deyan said he would rely

on the old clans of Xiyan

but divide the Central Plains clans.

Meanwhile,

Cangxuan said that he would treat

our clans

and the old clans of Xiyan equally.

What I just said is all true.

Chief Tushan can testify.

Indeed,

I was there at the time

and heard it.

The Four Great Clans

have never been involved in disputes,

but the crisis we are facing now

is comparable to when the Xiyan soldiers

came to our gates.

If Deyan ascends the throne,

based on his strategic governance,

I'm afraid the clans of the Central Plains

will live in suspicion

and never be in peace.

Between Cangxuan and Deyan,

which side should we support?

Isn't it obvious?

Fenglong,

you're being alarmist.

King Deyan is very generous

and values the clans

of the Central Plains.

He's

FAN BIN

Fan Bin, what are you doing?

Deyan pretends to value us

because he has been trying

to suppress Cangxuan.

What he said before His Majesty

are his heartfelt words.

Father, don't make a mistake.

If Cangxuan succeeds,

our family still has a future.

Once Deyan succeeds,

Xiyan or the Central Plains clans

won't accept our family.

We'll be stranded in Dahuang.

Fan Bin has a long-term vision.

You're better

than your narrow-minded brother

who is filled with hatred.

I've gained the support

of the elders in the clan.

I'm taking over

the position of the clan leader.

Guards.

The Chishui family is willing

to support Prince Cangxuan

for the Central Plains

and for my own bright future.

The Tushan family

will support Prince Cangxuan.

I'll stand with Chief Chishui,

supporting Prince Cangxuan.

-We will support Prince Cangxuan.

-We will support Prince Cangxuan.

-Greetings, Your Majesty.

-Greetings, Your Majesty.

Everyone,

why have you all

come together?

I heard that Your Majesty

is going to announce the Crown Prince.

I have something to say.

Go ahead.

Prince Cangxuan is of noble bloodline.

He's virtuous and diligent.

Since he came to the Central Plains,

he has been conscientious

and loved by the people.

Not only the old ministers of Xiyan

but the clans of the Central Plains

also deeply believe

that he's the best candidate

for the Crown Prince.

That's the people's expectations.

Please think carefully, Your Majesty.

-Please think carefully, Your Majesty.

-Please think carefully, Your Majesty.

Please rise.

Cangxuan is indeed good.

However, over the years,

Deyan has helped me

with state affairs.

He's more mature

and thoughtful than Cangxuan.

The selection of the Crown Prince

must be taken seriously.

Don't worry too much.

I'll make

my own decision.

These clans of the Central Plains

are really despicable.

They openly joined forces

to nominate Cangxuan as the Crown Prince.

Uncle Deyan, don't be angry.

Grandfather has decided

to let you succeed.

They can't stir up any waves.

Cangxuan has always been a big threat.

Should we get rid of him first?

Be patient.

Once I ascend to the position

of Crown Prince tomorrow,

I'll take care of it.

Your Highness,

although Zijin Peak

is under Deyan's control,

we have secret tunnels and ambushes.

We can catch them off guard

and you can proclaim yourself a king.

If we don't take action now,

once Deyan becomes the Crown Prince,

we will be at his disposal.

Deyan will definitely k*ll you.

This is our only chance.

-Your Highness.

-Your Highness.

I've made up my mind.

We won't take action now.

You guys may leave.

-Yes.

-Yes.

What exactly are you thinking?

We've been fighting side by side

in life-and-death moments.

We should toast to each other

for never leaving each other.

I wish we could turn a crisis

into a success as usual,

but our grandfather made it very clear.

Cangxuan.

Why are you hesitating?

Anyway,

aren't you ready

to accompany me no matter what?

Well,

you're getting better at coaxing people.

Cangxuan.

You

Xiaoyao.

I don't want you

to accompany me this time.

After parting today,

we might be separated forever.

If I die,

this flower will be like me,

accompanying you forever.

Ruoshui Clan will follow your commands

and protect you.

Miaopu.

Your Highness.

Send Her Highness away

through the secret tunnel.

Yes.

The ceremony begins.

First, bow to the heavens.

Second, bow to the earth.

Third, bow to the mountains of Chenrong.

The ceremony has concluded.

I bet you have heard the news

before you came.

After today's ceremony,

I'll announce an important thing,

which is the appointment

of the Crown Prince.

You got the wrong news.

Today,

I won't announce the Crown Prince.

Instead,

I'll announce who becomes

the king of the Xiyan Kingdom.

In this lifetime,

I used to engage in warfare.

I have brought peace

and happiness to people.

But I have also brought separation

and pain to people.

I want

all the people of Xiyan

to live in peace and contentment.

I want all the races of Dahuang

to freely choose their own life.

I want all clans of the Central Plains

to admire me

like the clans of the northwest

and the southwest.

I want

the son of the lowly

to have a chance to become a great hero.

However,

I'm getting old

and the Xiyan Kingdom

is moving toward prosperity.

It needs a new king.

This king

should have great ambition,

a keen mind,

a broad heart,

and vigorous energy.

Only such a king

can lead the Xiyan Kingdom

to create a new history

and glory.

I have already cultivated

the best king for Xiyan,

so I choose to abdicate

and let the new king

fulfill my unfulfilled wishes.

Deyan.

Father.

You did a good job.

Thank you, Father.

You arranged the ceremony well.

The new king ascends,

demonstrating his power.

Cangxuan.

Come here.

From today onward,

Xiyan Cangxuan

is the king of the Xiyan Kingdom.

Perhaps you think

I'm not being serious.

After all,

this ceremony isn't grand enough.

It doesn't look like

the coronation of a king at all.

But remember,

people won't remember a king

because of a grand ceremony.

People will only

remember a king

because of what he did.

Grandfather.

-Greetings, Your Majesty.

-Greetings, Your Majesty.

-Greetings, Your Majesty.

-Greetings, Your Majesty.

-Greetings, Your Majesty.

-Greetings, Your Majesty.

DAMING HALL

Everyone, please rise.

-Thank you, Your Majesty.

-Thank you, Your Majesty.

Let's go.

I'll support you.

Just now,

I didn't see you during the ceremony.

I thought Cangxuan had sent you away

for your safety.

He thought the same as you again.

Well, he's the grandson

of King of Xiyan and Lady Xiezu.

I'm also King of Xiyan's granddaughter.

I pretended to fall into his trap

to let him do his own thing

and not worry about me.

Why are you dressed like this?

I plan to k*ll Deyan

as soon as you announce him

as the Crown Prince.

As expected of my granddaughter.

Grandfather,

you really played a trick

on everyone today.

Sometimes, being a king is boring.

I have to find some amusement for myself.

Grandfather,

since you have already decided

to pass the throne to Cangxuan,

why didn't you tell him?

What if he

Aren't you afraid

that he will

Are you talking

about the elite troops

Cangxuan hid in Mount Chenrong?

So

So you knew about it.

If he launched a coup to seize the throne,

it would mean he's very much like me.

He will be a good and decisive king.

However, he didn't do so.

He's kinder than me.

I hope

he can bring more peace

to the world.

Grandfather,

where are you planning

to live in the future?

Are you going back to Mount Xiyan?

Cangxuan has just ascended the throne.

The clans in the north and the west

aren't wholly convinced yet.

If I return to Mount Xiyan now,

it will make people think

that there are two kings in one kingdom.

I'll stay in Mount Chenrong

until Cangxuan

has won over all the clans.

After that, I'll consider

returning to Mount Xiyan.

Let's stay in Mount Chenrong

and watch

how Cangxuan becomes a good king.