01x25 - Episode 25

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♪ From our first sight to your fading face ♪

♪ Fleeting fate, like a dream we can't embrace ♪

♪ Who squandered that heart-fluttering chase? ♪

♪ Only a silhouette is left ♪

♪ The ripples of time, interwoven ♪

♪ Flowing through my palm ♪

♪ Leaving deep wounds behind ♪

♪ I gaze out, through mist and rain ♪

♪ But cannot attain your horizon ♪

♪ Worldly charm fades in comparison ♪

♪ To your sweetest words ♪

♪ Wind on my cheek ♪

♪ Stirs up tangled thoughts ♪

♪ I can't let go ♪

= Money is Coming =

= Episode 25 =

Your Majesty, it's time for your medicine.

My time is running out.

Your Majesty, you're blessed.

Your health will soon be restored.

This is a punishment
from the heavens for me,

and the plague is a warning.

I've gone against the natural order.

I was destined to face this calamity.

The plague has been brought
under control by the Crown Prince.

He has brought blessings
to the people on your behalf.

This is also thanks to you, Your Majesty.

Th Crown Prince.

Come, help me up.

Be careful, Your Majesty.

You should drink the medicine first.

I must draft a decree.

I'm going to pass the throne
to the Crown Prince.

Summon the ministers tomorrow.

I'll proclaim this to the world.

The Crown Prince is benevolent

and can bring blessings to the people.

Yes.

Today is your last task.

Failure is not an option.

Yes.

What's that noise outside?

Huailiu, go!

[Xingchen Palace]

Huailiu, you can't do it
without me, can you?

What can I do about that?

What on earth is that noise outside?

Why are you closing your eyes?

You think I'm going to do something to you?

Time to sleep.

Then the boy found his iris

and lived happily ever after

with his flower.

Why does this sound so familiar?

Does it?

It's the story I told you.

You just mixed them up.

Alright, you caught me.

Now, go to sleep.

Master, news has come from the palace.

His Majesty is seriously ill.

I'm afraid...

His life is in danger.

Xiao Xu was afraid His Majesty would die suddenly
and the Crown Prince will claim the throne,

that's why he acted hastily.

Since Xiao Xu has taken action,

he must have some backup plans.

Tomorrow, you're not

attending a royal banquet,

but rather a trap.

Just a trap.

Compared to my time as the hostage,
this is nothing to fear.

Tomorrow, there will likely
be a fierce battle.

Your residence will not be spared.

Huailiu,

after I leave home tomorrow morning,

escort Her Grace back
to Prince Ning's Residence.

Make sure she's safe before you leave.

Master, what about you?

As long as she's safe,

I'll have nothing to worry about.

Xiao Xu cannot win.

Tomorrow, I'll bring the private troops
from the Duke of State's Mansion

to wait for you outside the palace.

If anything happens,

we'll storm in.

Alright.

Why it feels like the calm before a storm?

Your Grace.

Huailiu.

Huailiu, where's Xiao Xingheng?

Why haven't I seen him all morning?

Master has gone out on business today.

He ordered me to stay
and guard the residence.

He said since we returned from Yizhou,

you must want to see Prince Ning.

After you wake up,

I'll escort you back home.

Why he suddenly asked me to return home?

Huailiu, be honest with me.

Where exactly is Xiao Xingheng?

The Crown Prince has arrived!

Xingheng, you still love to show off,

attracting everyone's attention.

Sorry for being late, Father.

This is the full story.

So Master has to make sure you're safe

to deal with Xiao Xu without distraction.

Huailiu, I need you to do something for me.

As you wish, Your Grace.

I will host a grand banquet
at Wei Garden today,

inviting the families of the officials
to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Master is still there.

Isn't it inappropriate
to host a banquet now?

What are you thinking?

Consider it done, Your Grace.

Not too late.

So the news about Father's illness

has spread across the court.

You must have chosen

the new sovereign.

But Father is still here,
sitting safely on the throne.

Yet you are all so impatient.

Could it be that you wish
to force his abdication?

You're mistaken.

A wise man adapts to circumstances.

They have merely made the best choice.

Father is old and gravely ill.

He's no longer fit
to be the ruler of the nation.

It's better for him to abdicate early.

As the Crown Prince,

I'm still not ready
to take on the heavy burden.

Yet you seem more eager
than both Father and me.

It doesn't matter, now

all you can do is talk.

Father, I believe that the Crown
Prince is undeserving of his title.

He is incompetent and unfit
for greater responsibility.

Today, I sincerely ask you

to depose the Crown Prince
and appoint a new heir.

Miss Li, why are you here?

I was going to ask the same, Mrs. Zhao.

Her Grace's invitation clearly
said only I was invited.

My invitation also said the same.

So does mine.

Your Grace, what is going on here?

It's true

that I deceived you all.

I invited you here today

to borrow your lives

for my husband's life.

Hurry.

Your Grace, are you joking?

There are so many of us here.

Are you planning to k*ll us all?

Mrs. Zhao, you're right.

But I can k*ll you today

and k*ll her tomorrow.

This way,

it won't appear overly merciful

or excessively cruel.

We all know you're kind

and saved countless plague victims.

How could you k*ll the innocent?

Exactly.

Unfortunately, I am quite fickle.

I couldn't bear to bury flowers.

But today, I can bury you.

If you cooperate well with me,

there's still room for negotiation.

Outrageous!

I must leave today.

What can you do about it?

I think you haven't fully
understood the situation.

What I mean is,

anyone who leaves the Wei Garden

without my orders today

will be ex*cuted on the spot.

Do you dare?

You can try me.

Everyone, please rest assured.

Since you're all here for the banquet,

I will ensure your safety.

But as to when you'll return home,

I believe there will be an answer soon.

♪ Just a glance, and the world ♪

♪ Becomes no longer bright ♪

♪ Unknowingly, we're bound ♪

♪ By a thread of red ♪

♪ Let's face the world's perils together ♪

♪ Before petals fall, fall in love again ♪

♪ Like the wind entwining with you ♪

♪ Crossed through the vast lands ♪

♪ And the crowds ♪

♪ In this life, deep feelings
can't fit in a short letter ♪

♪ After all the world's splendor I've seen ♪

♪ Your face is what I love the most ♪

♪ All the memories ♪

♪ Are flashing back ♪

♪ Whether forever or just a moment ♪

♪ What remains is called longing ♪

♪ Wishing to be by your side, for eternity ♪