01x38 - Episode 38

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I don't want to be Tushan Jing anymore.

Whether I can be with you openly

and honorably isn't important.

Even if I don't get recognition

for a lifetime,

even if I'm your servant for a lifetime,

it doesn't matter.

I just want to be by your side.

There are things I can't figure out.

I thought I'd be enlightened

during the walk.

Did you figure it out?

No.

Can you tell me about it?

I don't think we have a say in life.

No matter how powerful we are,

we can't control

the two most important things

in life.

What are they?

Life

and death.

We can neither decide how to be born

nor how to die.

If we don't have a say

in these two things,

I sometimes wonder

why we bother

to fight

and long for something else.

It's so pointless.

You fool.

Look at it from another perspective.

We can't control life and death.

That's exactly why we should

have a say in everything

that is between life and death.

I'm tired.

I'm done walking.

We've come this far.

Won't you see the view from the peak?

I can carry you if you can't walk.

The view is indeed better here.

How do we admire the amazing view

if we don't take the rugged mountain road?

Tushan Jing!

You broke your promise!

You broke your promise!

You broke your promise!

Cangxuan, find a man for me.

What kind of man?

Someone to live with.

I don't mind anything else,

but he can't have another lover.

Otherwise, I'll castrate him.

Maybe Grandfather is right.

It's hard to find the one and only.

But if we choose the right person,

it's not so hard

to respect each other

and live together for life.

I no longer trust my judgment.

Choose for me.

All right.

I'll choose one for you.

If he lets you down,

I'll k*ll him

before you castrate him.

I know I can count on you.

Father.

Your Majesty, it's time for medicine.

Those memorials are handed in

to impeach Cangxuan?

-Yes.

-Father.

Cangxuan married Ms. Shen

and started forming alliances

to establish influence,

which displeased the old clans of Xiyan.

Even some local clans

found it unacceptable

and handed in reports.

These are the accusations.

Please take a look.

You've always prevented those clans

from forming alliances

so that they don't g*ng up against us.

But Cangxuan

is doing the opposite

and mingling with them.

I'm afraid

someone may use him

as a disguise

to set up an independent regime.

Since you've investigated everything,

I won't read the reports.

The palace on Mount Chenrong

has been completed.

I intend to visit the Central Plains

and ascend Zijin Peak

to worship heaven and earth.

Your Majesty, please think twice.

Although all the clans

have submitted to you,

they're not our kind.

We can't trust them.

There was an assassination

during your previous trip.

If you visit the Central Plains,

some sinister people

may try to launch another attack.

I've been ruling

the Central Plains for years.

If someone harbors evil designs

and wants to rebel,

I will happily take them down.

"The law of heaven is written.

Fate is not easily changed.

We hope that virtues

will preside over Dahuang.

In mid-spring,

head to the Central Plains

and ascend Mount Chenrong

to worship heaven and earth.

Pay tribute to all gods and deities

and pacify all rivers and lakes.

Xiyan Deyan is made

the envoy of the journey

to keep His Majesty company.

Xiyan Yuyang

and General Yinglong

will stay in Xiyan City

to assist in state affairs."

Your Majesty, you are truly wise.

ZEZHOU CITY

For hundreds of years,

Xiyan Kingdom hasn't had any wars.

But our soldiers

practice day and night

without rest.

I've invited you

to review troops with me today.

How do you feel about it?

They obey the letter of the law.

-Very good.

-Very good.

Father's fierce troops

will triumph over

any foreign intruders

or domestic rebels

without a doubt.

This troop review is not a show-off.

It's meant to show you

that you can be rest assured

and live in peace

with our soldiers defending the kingdom.

-Your Majesty, you're truly wise.

-Your Majesty, you're truly wise.

-It's a blessing for the people.

-It's a blessing for the people.

You may all rise.

Tomorrow,

I will hold a feast in Zezhou

to share a few drinks with you.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Prince Cangxuan is here.

Would you like to see him?

I don't need his company.

Tell him to stay on Mount Chenrong.

What about the feast tomorrow?

He doesn't have to come.

SIFANG HALL

Understood.

His Majesty has refused

to see you many times.

He's clearly distancing himself.

Let's go back.

Your Highness.

The King of Xiyan

is holding a feast in Zezhou.

Mount Chenrong is right there.

But he refused to see Cangxuan many times.

Everyone knows that he's trying

to suppress Cangxuan.

Once he makes up his mind,

Cangxuan may be in danger.

Qin Mang,

head to Xiyan City now

and give this to General Yinglong.

Ru Shou, go to Mount Chenrong right now.

Bring Xiaoyao and Nian back.

-Yes.

-Yes.

Don't touch anything.

Xiaoyao.

The King of Xiyan has come

to the Central Plains.

Why does he keep turning Cangxuan away?

Is he still mad at him?

How can it be?

Cangxuan built the palace

on Mount Chenrong very well.

That's why the king came.

How can he be mad?

That's good.

Princesses, Ru Shou is here.

Master has something urgent

to discuss with you.

Please come back

to Mount Wushen with me now.

What's so urgent?

Is he picking a husband for me again?

Maybe or maybe not.

You will find out.

Tell Father

that I can't go back yet.

He will understand.

Take Nian back with you.

Xiaoyao.

Why can't you come home yet?

The King of Xiyan

will ascend Mount Chenrong.

I haven't greeted him

as his granddaughter.

How can I leave now?

True.

Good girl. Get going.

I'll be back

once I make things clear with Father.

All right.

Princess Xiaoyao, take care.

I will.

Be careful.

Master is worried about you.

He sent Ru Shou to take you back

to Mount Wushen.

Why didn't you go back?

Didn't we have a deal?

We leave or stay together.

You'll be in danger if you stay.

Grandfather invited

all those clans in Zezhou.

Both Fenglong and Xinyue got invited,

but not me.

Grandfather is suspecting me

due to my uncles' slander.

Can you deal with it?

Of course I can.

Then don't drive me away.

Okay. To be honest, I can't.

So I can't leave.

You need my protection and support.

Xiaoyao, I beg of you.

Leave.

Mount Chenrong is dangerous now.

No need to worry about me.

I'm not my mother.

The King of Xiyan never raised me.

If he dares to come after us,

I will fight back.

He raised you for decades.

If things go wrong and you can't do it,

leave it to me.

ZEZHOU SUMMER PALACE

Your Majesty.

It has been tiring for you to hold feasts

and meet the clan chiefs

these days.

Please take the medicine and go to bed.

Assassins!

Keep them alive.

-I failed to keep you safe.

-I failed to keep you safe.

-I deserve any punishment.

-I deserve any punishment.

Investigate it.

-Understood.

-Understood.

How did it go?

Your Majesty.

There are ten assassins.

Two of them have tattoos.

The patterns are ordinary,

but they were tattooed with Ruomu syrup.

You can tell how old the tattoos are.

Have you checked them?

I've inspected them.

The tattoos

are at least 30 years old.

Ruomu is the sacred tree

of the Ruoshui Clan.

It's heavily guarded.

So ordinary people can't approach it.

Our fourth aunt was the chief

of the Ruoshui Clan.

After she passed away,

the clan only listens to Cangxuan.

Is he holding grudges

because Grandfather has ignored him

ever since we came to the Central Plains?

Get Cangxuan here right now.

His Majesty was attacked

due to the weak defense system in Zezhou.

Triple the number of guards

defending Zezhou City.

-Yes.

-Yes.

Uncle Deyan, they're all here.

Listen up.

Once Cangxuan enters Zezhou City,

do not let him out alive.

-Understood.

-Understood.

You have only one mission.

k*ll Cangxuan.

Understood.

His Majesty was attacked.

You are summoned

to the Zezhou Summer Palace

right now.

Is Grandfather fine?

It was a narrow escape.

Everything is fine.

I'm sorry to disappoint you.

Yueliang, mind your attitude.

Cangxuan.

Grandfather wants to see you. Let's go.

Your Highness.

What on earth is going on?

I have no idea.

Get up.

Something's fishy. You must not go.

Zezhou City is heavily guarded.

I'm afraid it's a trap.

Your Highness, you can't go.

If you go,

you leave your fate to His Majesty.

Even if he lets you go,

King Deyan will try to k*ll you.

It's like treading dangerous ground.

Your Highness.

-Please stay here.

-Please stay here.

I have to go.

-Your Highness.

-Your Highness.

If I don't go,

my uncle can frame me for planning a coup.

Grandfather will send troops to siege us.

I can't possibly fight

against the Xiyan Army.

Once they barge in,

all my followers will be ex*cuted.

I don't want to die like that.

Neither do I want any talented people

to die like that.

-I'd like to follow you to Zezhou City.

-I'd like to follow you to Zezhou City.

It won't help

if Grandfather wants to k*ll me.

It will only attract attention.

Jun Yi, come with me.

The others shall wait

for me outside Zezhou.

-Understood.

-Understood.

I'll send you back

to the Shen Mansion just to be safe.

Your Highness.

Cangxuan.

I'll go with you.

You don't have to.

I dare to go

because I'm sure I'll make it back.

Why can't I come if you're so confident?

Besides, I want to see my grandfather.

Why are you playing dumb?

Does it make a difference?

You have very little spirit power.

If something happens, you can't even run.

You'll slow me down.

Do you know you'll cause me trouble?

I'll go even if I cause you trouble.

Don't worry.

I'm the Princess of Haoling.

Your uncles dare not hurt me.

Even if you tell me to walk away,

I'll secretly follow you to Zezhou.

Let's go.

Do you think Cangxuan

arranged the assassination?

It doesn't matter who did it.

It's all about who the king suspects.

King Deyan may stir things up.

Then the King of Xiyan

may blame everything on Cangxuan.

Even if King Deyan didn't stage it,

he wouldn't miss the chance

of k*lling Cangxuan.

Master, news has arrived.

Prince Cangxuan and Princess Xiaoyao

are heading to Zezhou.

-Xiaoyao as well?

-Xiaoyao as well?

Yes.

I have to go.

I'll go with you.

If anything happens to them,

I can help.

Where are you going?

Are you rushing to Zezhou?

All the evidence points to Cangxuan.

Everyone is trying to avoid him.

Aren't you scared

to be seen as his accomplice?

Cangxuan is obviously framed.

He wouldn't do such a dumb thing.

At this moment,

even if you and Jing rush there,

you can't help him.

You may even offend His Majesty.

It's not worth it.

I will go no matter what.

Cangxuan is my friend.

How can I sit back and do nothing?

Jing.

Fenglong.

Fenglong!

Your Majesty.

Prince Cangxuan arrived at midnight.

He's waiting in the main hall.

Princess Jiuyao is also here.

Your Majesty.

King of Haoling, General Ying Long,

and some senior ministers

handed in urgent letters.

They want to plead for Cangxuan?

Your Majesty,

Chief Tushan and Chishui Fenglong

are here.

They dare to come during this time.

Are they too young to fear death

or do they not believe

I dare to k*ll them?

Bring them in.

His Majesty is in a meeting.

Please wait here.

I wonder how Cangxuan

and Xiaoyao are doing.

-Greetings, Grandfather.

-Greetings, Grandfather.

Get up.

-Thank you, Grandfather.

-Thank you, Grandfather.

Xiaoyao, sit.

Thank you, Grandfather.

Cangxuan.

How is it going

with the renovation?

Grandfather,

the palace has been completed

just like the old one.

Cangxuan has been industrious.

You made all the clans

so grateful to you.

I'm just

I'm just worried

that you've been there for too long,

thus forgetting your surname

and mistaking it as home.

You should have married someone

from the old clans of Xiyan as your wife.

But you married Ms. Shen

and truly hurt our feelings.

Your Highness,

you probably forgot all about

the old clans of Xiyan.

I dare not.

As the Prince of Xiyan,

I only married Ms. Shen

to promote harmony with the clans.

I didn't mean to drift away from you.

Father, I'm at your service.

Deyan.

If you were the King of Xiyan,

how would you treat the clans

of the Central Plains?

I dare not.

I'm asking you a question.

Just tell me the truth.

I believe

your current method

shows true wisdom.

We cannot exclude them from the court,

but we can't trust them.

Meanwhile, we can't be too on guard.

For long-term peace and stability,

we must count on the old clans of Xiyan

and handle the other clans

with weapons in one hand

and wine in the other.

Get up.

Thank you, Father.

Cangxuan.

What do you think?

I believe

one can only be their king

once he sees those clansmen

as his own citizens.

What are citizens?

What is a king?

In the beginning,

Dahuang was a united territory.

If Pangu, Fuxi,

or Nuwa come back to life,

they will see the Xiyan clan

and Chenrong clan

as their own citizens.

The Xiyan family already rules

the Central Plains.

How is Zhiyi different from Xiyan City?

How is Mount Chenrong

different from Mount Xiyan?

They are just cities

and mountains of Xiyan City.

How dare you.

He's bold indeed.

Fine.

Get up.

Father.

We haven't figured out

who sent the assassins.

The major suspect is Cangxuan.

I hate to believe it,

but the tattoos with Ruomu syrup

on the assassins

date back decades.

It's solid evidence.

Please look into it, Grandfather.

I have no idea about it.

The tattoo is the only evidence.

But for your safety,

Your Majesty,

-please put Cangxuan

-Grandfather.

I have something to say.

Go ahead.

Thank you.

Chief Huhe and King Deyan

are quite sharp-tongued.

Let me ask you something.

Do you find Cangxuan foolish

or smart?

Of course, His Highness is smart.

Everyone knows his tie

with the Ruoshui Clan.

Having a tattoo with Ruomu syrup

is like having the name "Cangxuan"

tattooed on the assassin's chest.

King Deyan.

Will you tattoo "Deyan"

on your assassin's chest?

Nonsense. This is ridiculous.

The person who framed Cangxuan is clever.

He knows that as long

as the king suspects someone

and wants to k*ll him,

the tattoo can just be a trigger.

There is always evidence

of treacherous intent.

After all, both Cangxuan and King Deyan

are royal descendants.

Who doesn't want to ascend the throne?

King Deyan,

you must have worked hard in secret.

Stop slandering me!

Grandfather, you heard him.

King Deyan has no ambition

of taking the throne.

He has never worked on it.

Haoling Jiuyao.

Who are you to talk nonsense

and intervene in the regime

of the Xiyan Kingdom?

When my mother led the troops to w*r,

where were you?

If you had stepped out to stop my mother

from intervening in the regime,

I wouldn't have grown up motherless!

-You

-Cangxuan.

Do you want to k*ll me?

Grandfather.

It wasn't me.

Were you only building the palace

on Mount Chenrong?

I remember your teaching

and only do

what the Prince of Xiyan should do.

Enough.

I believe

you didn't organize this assassination.

Go home.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I shall take my leave.

Thank you, Grandfather.

Xiaoyao usually looks easygoing.

But she's really sharp.

It was such a tricky question

that Deyan began to stagger.

"You"

She's so articulate.

If someone marries her,

he has to lay low

to avoid any fights.

They kind of passed a test today.

It calls for a celebration

over fine wine in Zhiyi.

I'm afraid

that it won't be easy to leave.

What do you mean?

-Your Majesty.

-Your Majesty.

I heard about the assassination

and came to visit.

Since you're all well,

we shall let you rest.

I heard you're the best weiqi player

in Dahuang.

Since you're here,

play a game with me.

Yes.

Watch out!

You'll defend. I'll attack.

-Well done.

-My spirit power can make three shots.

That's enough.

The arrow is poisoned.

You're really outperforming your master.

This is the last shot.

Grandfather lives behind that wall.

That's what I was thinking.

-Assassins!

-Assassins!

I shall take your life next time.

Your Majesty, there are assassins.

We came to your protection.

Assassins must be arrested first.

I shall take my leave.

I shall take my leave.

Go.

Not bad.

Using someone's strength against himself.

Have you seen Prince Cangxuan

and Princess Xiaoyao?

They have left safe and sound.

So smart.

She managed to escape

from King Deyan's trap

and caused him some trouble.

Yes.

Cangxuan is so impressive.

He created something out of nothing

and planted evidence to frame the culprit

with a crafty escape plan.

Let's get out of the city.

We may still catch up with them.

All right.

ZEZHOU

I can't wait anymore.

Get ready.

Gather the people.

Save His Highness.

Your Highness.

I'm sorry for making you worry.

Why did you come?

I toast you

with water as wine.

Thank you for coming to my rescue.

Don't mention it.

Fenglong insisted on it.

I only accompanied him here.

Besides, I didn't really help.

Thankfully, you're safe.

We're friends.

I'll stop saying thank you.

Let me toast you with water too.

Your escape plan

deserves a nice pot of wine.

We'll do it another time.

All thanks to the person

who came up with the sneaky plan.

You're the one who planned it?

That's right.

Chief Tushan, thank you for coming

to our rescue.

See you around.

See you around.

Stay alert.

Jing.

May I talk to you?

Xiaoyao and I

Xiaoyao

I think

If you truly like her,

I have no right to object.

Jing.

I feel sorry

that I like Xiaoyao.

I wouldn't still like her

if you hadn't gotten married

and gotten a kid.

I understand.

Xiaoyao is a good girl.

I also hope that she can find someone

who loves her and deserves her.

Miaopu said

that Shen Shutong left

after we came back.

No wonder people want

connection by marriage.

At this critical moment,

only the Shen family

would dare to come and visit.

Grandfather is worried

because the clans of the Central Plains

are all connected by marriage.

When are you going to marry Xinyue?

If you marry her,

we'd have a better chance.

It's not up to me.

Right now,

she wouldn't even see me,

let alone marry me.

Apart from you, silly girl,

people only help me

to get things they want.

Do you feel bad?

Why would I?

Life is hard for everyone.

Shouldn't we think for ourselves?

Love is not everything in life.

You can't feed on it

and warm yourself with it.

Not many people have unconditional love.

Xinyue seems to be demanding,

but she also offers a lot.

I give her what she wants

and vice versa.

It's fair trade.

I'm glad you got over it.

Have I ever been troubled?

You're the troubled one.

Yes.

That's the way it is in this world.

But people are greedy.

I just hope

that you can be special

to Xinyue.

That's enough.

I don't care at all.

Besides, she's not special to me either.

Why do I get to ask her

to find me special?

Stop feeling aggrieved for me.

Hop on. Piggyback.

For real?

Do you think I'm kidding?

I said piggyback.

All right. You offered it.

Let's go home.

Why don't you want a piggyback ride now?

Who was the kid that made me carry her

to save her from walking?

Fine.

Since you don't mind,

why would I?

Let's go.

Cangxuan.

We must live a good life.

All right.