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♪Memories hold you back
from fulfilling your dreams♪

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♪Only by moving forward
can you find reunion♪

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♪Endings only mark new routes♪

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♪It's all part of the scenery♪

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♪To the horizon's call♪

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♪Your journey hasn't started♪

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♪Towards mountains,
chase the stars bright♪

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♪Let time embrace you
and wash away the past♪

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♪Put every twist behind you♪

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♪Drift leisurely through time♪

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♪Make headway against the wind♪

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♪Let mountains bow to your pace♪

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♪Rush towards a life without regret♪

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♪Let your nature burst free♪

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=The First Jasmine=

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=Episode 22=

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Your Highness, please wait.
His Majesty will be here soon.

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Stop hiding.

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Come on out.

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Assassinating a prince here?
You've all lost your minds!

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Kill him!

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I'll ask you one more time.
Who sent you?

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Aren't you crippled?

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You're dead.

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I haven't given my all yet.

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My opponents are all so weak.

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Indeed, Dachu is a land of courtesy.

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Your warriors even fight with courtesy,
yet they're utterly spineless.

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Since you're all less interested,

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I'll propose a challenge prize.

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Your Highness,
I request permission for a prize.

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I propose to wager 200 war horses
from Cangbei.

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Whoever defeats me will get the prize.

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Granted.

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Thank you, Your Highness.

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We should kindly respond to it.

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Since General Lei proposed it,
we should also provide a prize.

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If you win,

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Cangbei will get 1,000 forging blades.

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Your Majesty, that's a good prize,
but it's not what I want.

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What do you want?

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I want to request an item
from Prince Ding.

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Years ago, my father died
under his Lanyun Spear.

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Today, if I am fortunate enough to win,

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Prince Ding will give me the Spear.
It's to rest my father's soul.

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Prince Ding is a little drunk
and has excused himself to sober up.

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General Lei,
how about changing the prize?

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Prince Ding isn't here, but his wife is.

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It's just an old spear.

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Prince Ding is now disabled.

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He can't use the spear anymore.
Better to give it to me.

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And I'll put it to good use.

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Besides, I'm not asking
to fight Prince Ding.

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Anyone from Dachu can step up.

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Dachu, a big country, claims
to be teeming with capable men.

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How is it possible
that none of you can fight?

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Rude!

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Ignorant man, you're quite insolent.

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You wretch, I'll teach you a lesson!

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- Father!
- Sit down!

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He is too insolent.

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Sit down!

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Princess Ding.

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So, about the prize I want,
will you provide it or not?

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Though we may no longer
be as illustrious as we once were,

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we can certainly
offer a spear as a prize.

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It's a pity. A true man deserves

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to have the spear.

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But General Lei, I don't think you...

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What are you implying?

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You mean I am unworthy of your spear?

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No offense,

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but since you ask, I have to explain.

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The Spear was from our late Emperor,

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with inscribed words,
"Loyal" and "Brave".

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It's meant to praise Prince Ding
for his loyalty and bravery.

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You're undoubtedly brave.

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However,

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a traitor who served four masters
is never considered loyal.

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How dare you!

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Your clan once served Prince Gun,

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but betrayed him and turned to Narong
for personal profit.

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When Narong collapsed,
you shifted allegiance to Xiduo.

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Your loyalty swayed with the wind.

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When Xiduo lost to Cangbei,
you became subjects of Cangbei.

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Serving four masters.
You're unbelievably "loyal".

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You're dead!

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Prince Ding came.

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You want a duel? I'll fight you.

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You want the Lanyun Spear?
Let's see if you can have it.

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Charge!

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Father!

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- Awesome!
- Awesome!

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Withdraw!

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- Awesome!
- Awesome!

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Well done!

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This arrogant man deserves it.

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We lost.

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Prince Ding is quite strong.
Cangbei concedes defeat.

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The two hundred warhorses will
be delivered to your nation's border.

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Thank you.

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Prince Ding, you're finally cured
after so many years.

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It's truly a blessing for our nation.

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What a delightful surprise.

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Your Majesty, I didn't mean to conceal.

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My leg was cured not long ago
and is still weak.

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I should not stand up.

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But the situation was urgent,
forcing me to give it a try.

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Now, I have another urgent matter
to report.

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Zhang Hengyuan, how do you explain?

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Your Majesties, I'm wrongfully accused!

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This must be a frame-up!

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I am but a Maritime Trade Commissioner.

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Without power or influence,
how would I dare conspire with Cangbei?

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This is an immense slander!

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Take him out! Interrogate him!

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Yes.

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Your Majesty, please!
I'm wrongfully accused!

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Your Majesty, I'm wrongly accused!

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Your Majesty, I'll carefully interrogate
and show no leniency.

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Prince Li's case has
already occupied all your time.

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This case shall be left
to Jingzhao Prefecture.

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As you command.

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Duke Hua has arrived.

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Your Majesties,
guards have been sent to verify.

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The storehouse is full of dead killers,
and all of them are palace eunuchs.

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The eunuch who guided Prince Ding
was killed in his room.

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Duke Hua was absent just now.

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Prince Ding, recount the entire story
to Duke Hua once more.

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Yes.

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I received an urgent report
from Gongshu Yang,

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Military Governor of Huaixi.

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He intercepted a letter from Cangbei.

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The letter says

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Zhang Hengyuan will kill Zhong Xingtong,

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Vice Director of Ministry of Works
after today's banquet.

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Zhong Xingtong excels
in mechanical engineering.

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Before, methods for improving weaponry
and forging fine steel weapons

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all came from him.

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He's now developing a new crossbow,
called "Mountain Breaker".

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This crossbow has immense power
and an extremely long range.

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Additionally, its ingenious structure
makes it easy to transport.

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It truly is a powerful weapon
for storming cities and strongholds.

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From this, I think

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Cangbei must have discovered
our vital weapon is nearly completed.

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They feel threatened
and intend to eliminate it.

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This is utterly outrageous.

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Marquis Muyang,
what's your take on this?

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No need to be evasive.

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Just ask directly
if this has anything to do with me.

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Your Majesties.

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Zhang Hengyuan has served
as an official for over ten years,

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from a seventh-rank magistrate
to the Maritime Trade Commissioner.

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Although not a pillar of the court,

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he is cautious and diligent.

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He often says
a poor scholar like him coming this far

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is solely due to the grace
of Your Majesties.

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Today, as a court official,
he's living an affluent life.

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I truly cannot figure out why he riskily
colludes with the external enemy.

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Could he possibly be plotting rebellion?

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Moreover, assassinating a prince
within the imperial palace?

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Does Zhang Hengyuan have the bravery
or the capability for that?

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Zhang Hengyuan doesn't,
but others might do.

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Others? Are you referring to me?

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Ms. Qin, where is my father?

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What exactly happened?

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You've been in the capital
for two years now, right?

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It is time for you to return to Lingnan
and see your mom.

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Why would I suddenly have to go back?

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What has happened?

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Well...

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What exactly happened to my father?

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Please tell me.

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What's wrong with him?

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When did your leg injury heal?

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Seeing your swift movements just now,

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I could scarcely believe it.

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Thank you for your concern.

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Ye Li carefully cured me
with acupuncture and medicine.

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In truth, my leg was better
a few days ago.

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But I couldn't walk very well.

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I kept it quiet
to avoid unnecessary complications.

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Unexpectedly, what happened today
forced me to stand.

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It's a blessing.

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Good! Heaven bless you.

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Today, you fought for pride.

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But you're not fully healed yet.
Be careful.

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Take good care of yourself,
and do not fight again.

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I will, sir.

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Has your heart condition
been stable recently?

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Don't worry.

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I'm not very busy now
or getting over-tired.

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I feel much healthier.

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You take good care of yourself.

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Yes.

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Greetings, sir.

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Is this Ye Li?

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Yes, my wife.

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Little Li, you've grown this big!

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You have a confident manner
like your grandfather.

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How is he now?

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Thank you for your concern.

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My grandfather is in good health.

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He compiles and writes books
with the others.

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He also fishes and gardens
in his leisure time, quite content.

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Good, I am relieved to know that.

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After all these years,
the situation has become generally calm.

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If your grandfather wants,
I would petition to reopen Lishan.

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Thank you.

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Grandfather often says

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that nature nurtures one's character
and that writing clears the mind.

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Now, he prefers to remain secluded,

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living a quiet life.

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Well, I see.

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I know him well,
so I'm not surprised at his choice.

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Now, you and Yao are perfectly matched.

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I'm so happy for you two.

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You may go home.

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Yao forced himself to fight.
He must rest and recover properly.

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Please take good care of him.

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Sure, I will.

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After all, I'm also quite happy

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to see Yao back on his feet.

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Alright, I'm off.

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Take care.

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See you.

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(Danque Gate)

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Li.

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You go home first.

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Zhang Hengyuan's case involves many,
and I must handle it personally.

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I have to go home late today.

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Your legs have only just improved.

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I'll be waiting at home. Come back
as early as possible for your treatment.

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As you command, my dear.

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Once my official duties are finished,
I will return home.

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And you can do with me as you want.

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Wonderful!
I'll do an extra hour of acupuncture.

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My dear wife is quite heartless.

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But I'm okay with the needles.

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I'm okay with whatever you do.

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No matter how bitter the medicine is
or how hot the moxibustion is,

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I'm happy to accept it.

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This urgent secret letter from Cangbei
arrived from Huaixi yesterday.

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It was intercepted by Gongshu Yang,
Military Governor of Huaixi.

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It reached the capital
after quite a few setbacks,

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making Zhang Hengyuan
kill Zhong Xingtong,

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Vice Director of the Ministry of Works.

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Did you have any inkling of this before?

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This concerns our diplomatic relations.
Please read the letter carefully.

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Your Majesty, please trust me.
I knew absolutely nothing of this.

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As Cangbei has a newly seated ruler,
a power struggle is going on.

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There are plenty
who bear grudges against me.

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Even though the letter came
from Cangbei,

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it must have been schemed
by treacherous individuals.

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I'll ensure a full investigation
and show no leniency.

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My brother shares my sentiments.

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We both prioritize the restoration
of relations and the open flow of trade.

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This path benefits all
and is a blessing for the people.

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The ceasefire

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and friendly intercourse

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are the right choices.

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I'm serious, Your Majesty.

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Sit down.

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No need to be so formal.

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I am truly fond of you.

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I wonder who could obtain your favor.

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I'll be delighted

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if our states become united
through marriage.

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Dachu is full of good men.

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To be honest,

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I've indeed met someone I like in Dachu.

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One of the men at the banquet?

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He's not of noble blood.
Simply an old friend of mine.

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To gain your favor,
he must be exceptional.

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When the time is right,
I will bring him myself to meet you.

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Do you trust Lingyun's words today?

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Could she honestly be unaware
of the assassination plot?

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I just don't believe it.

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Even if she knew,
it doesn't mean she ordered it.

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Her brother just ascended the throne.
Opposition in Cangbei is strong.

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If Zhong Xingtong died
right after she arrived in Dachu,

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it would cast suspicion on her
as Cangbei's princess.

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You always see the best in others.

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By the way,
your father is 60 years old, isn't he?

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Why mention my father so suddenly?

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I've noticed
he has written to you a lot recently.

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Have you considered returning
to see him?

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The cases involving Yuan Fang,
Mo Jingli, and Zhang Hengyuan

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are growing more complex
and delving deeper.

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Still, we must press on
and uncover the truth.

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I fear what we uncover might sadden you.

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If I wanted to leave, I'd be long gone.

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I remain in the capital for you.

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It is to serve as your eyes and hands.

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I don't care about others,
and they can't sadden me.

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My only concern is your well-being.

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Remember,
my loyalty lies solely with you.

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Of course, I remember.

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(Yuncha Posthouse)

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Your Highness, I've uncovered the truth.

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It's a complex matter.

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A lot of Dachu-made weapons
were found in barracks a year or so ago.

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How can you tell they're their weapons?

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Observe this blade, Your Highness.
It was made by Dachu.

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Zhong Xingtong, a workman from Dachu,
has developed the forging method.

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This made their blades extremely sharp
and armor exceptionally resilient.

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They suspected
traitors were smuggling arms to us.

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So, they sent Yuan Fang to investigate.

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Indeed, right after arriving in Huaixi,

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he uncovered fraud
involving military supplies and weapons.

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But before he could dig deeper,
he was killed.

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Dachu immediately sent Gongshu Yang
to take up the investigation.

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He is the Empress Dowager's trusted man,

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highly capable, having served long
in the Jingzhao Prefecture.

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This case seems aimed squarely at us.

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What makes you think so, Your Highness?

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The arrival time of this letter
is suspicious.

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My brother has just taken the throne.

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Internal strife continues in Cangbei.

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I came to Dachu
for friendly diplomatic relations.

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But for personal profit, many officials
don't want to see that happen.

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If Zhong Xingtong died
right after we arrived,

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Dachu would surely
become deeply suspicious of us.

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The peace talks would fail.

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Dachu is currently
investigating the matter.

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Mo Xiuyao got lucky and showed off.

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During the martial contest,
if he hadn't appeared...

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How many times have I told you?

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You're always so hot-tempered
and reckless.

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It's okay if you want to show your valor
or challenge others physically.

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But during the banquet,
you provoked people

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and even tried to attack Princess Ding.

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Our mission concerns relations
between the two states.

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Without an unexpected event yesterday,
what would happen in the end?

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How would Dachu think of Cangbei?

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Your Highness, I only meant
to show them our strength.

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My father...

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Remember, you're a general of Cangbei.

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And you are supposed to assist me
on this mission.

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If you not only fail to help me succeed
but also disrupt my plans,

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don't blame me for being harsh.

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I see, Your Highness.

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Who's there?

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It's you. What is it?

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Your Highness,
Prince Ding and Lady Lin are here

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to discuss tomorrow's plans with you.

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Haven't I told you?

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Do not approach
while I'm discussing important matters.

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I deserve punishment.

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Kneel in the courtyard. For four hours.

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Yes, Your Highness.

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You personally came to Dachu.

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It shows you long for peace
between our nations.

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As for the letter,

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Dachu believes
you have nothing to do with it.

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During my journey from Cangbei to Dachu,

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the common folks, learning the reason
for my visit, gathered to see me off.

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It proves that peace is the shared wish
of both peoples.

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With the promise from Prince Ding,
Cangbei will certainly act in good faith

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to form good relations.

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Excellent. I'll find out the truth
about the letter.

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Since you've come to Dachu,

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is there any place you wish to go?
There are many scenic spots here.

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On my way from Cangbei to Dachu,

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many commoners learned of my purpose
and came to see me off.

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They repeated a saying
from Master Zhihe.

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It's wise to turn enemies into friends.

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I came for peace talks between us.
I wish to meet Master Zhihe.

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It's partly to realize the wish
of both peoples.

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Good idea. Master Zhihe has been
lecturing on scripture at the temple.

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You're going there to pray for peace.

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It will surely become a cherished story
for future generations.

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Then it's settled.

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Tomorrow at the Chen hour,
I will escort you to meet Master Zhihe.

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Thank you.

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She has spared you.

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Get up.

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(Yuncha Posthouse)

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Your Highness? Why are you here?

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I'm waiting here for His Highness.

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Where is His Highness?

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Tomorrow we'll escort Princess Lingyun
to meet Master Zhihe.

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His Highness...

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What brings you here?

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Passing by on my way home,

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I saw Jin and your carriage here.

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I guessed you'd be inside.

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Let's go home together.

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Prince Ding! Prince Ding, wait a moment!

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Prince Ding, please wait!

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Give me a moment.

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You recognized me.

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It's been a long time.

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Indeed, it has.

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My mother was severely ill
and passed away in exile.

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My sister couldn't bear the bitter cold
of the borderlands and hanged herself.

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I was lucky and met Princess Lingyun.

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Living is what matters.

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Yes, it is.

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And you?

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Eight years ago, you injured your leg
on the battlefield and couldn't stand.

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Yet just days ago,
I saw you on the training ground.

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You're as brave and strong as before.

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Has your injury been cured?

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My wife healed me.

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That's wonderful.

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Take care.

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You nasty woman, get out!

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Zuidie.

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(Qiongying Residence)

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Zuidie! Zuidie, you're awake!

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How are you feeling?

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Ms. Wen?

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It's me. I'm here, Zuidie.

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Well, she is...

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She is an old acquaintance of mine.

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Her family fell on hard times,
and she's been drifting alone for years.

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She's suffered a lot.

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Returning from my family tonight,
I happened to see her collapsed,

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so I brought her back for treatment.

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She says she escaped
after being bullied.

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The physician also confirmed
her injuries were caused by beatings.

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Li, I'm worried about her
and want her to stay here for a few days

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until she's better.

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Is that allowed?

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Since she's your old friend,
of course, I'm okay with it.

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Your Highness.

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Your hair is damp from the rain.
Please dry it with this kerchief.

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Then, I'll go prepare hot water.

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I...

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What are you doing?

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I don't like light-colored ones.

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I want to pick them out.

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Su Zuidie, daughter of the former chief
of the Eastern Palace guards.

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In our youth, she was betrothed to me.

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But we were very young then.
I have little memory of her.

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That's why I didn't recognize her
when I met her again.

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Her entire family was implicated
by the Eastern Palace.

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Some were sentenced, others exiled.

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When I was escorted back to the capital,

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no one was left in her household.

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We lost contact thereafter.

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She now serves Princess Lingyun,

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and she seems to be having a hard time.

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The Wen family and the Su family
were close for generations.

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Seeing Su Zuidie collapse,
she can't just stand by.

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That makes perfect sense.

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Then, take this bowl of sugar to her.

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(How many men did the court send?)

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(The Yingyang Battalion,
the Huben Squad.)

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(Over 200 men)

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(sealed off Lishan completely.)

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(Let alone a person,
not even a mouse could slip through.)

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(Lishan Mountain stretches long
with towering peaks.)

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(Could they tightly block all paths?)

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(They only need
to guard the main roads.)

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(Behind Lishan are sheer cliffs
and chasms impassable even to birds.)

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(These are natural barriers.)

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Your Highness,
you should eat something and rest.

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His Highness's belongings got messed up
by the court officials.

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It won't take just a day or two
to tidy up.

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Yes, Your Highness.

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How about I pour you a cup of tea?

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Don't worry about me.

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I'd like to be alone for a while.

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(To Mo Jingli of Lishan Academy)
Ye Li?

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(To Mo Jingli of Lishan Academy)

41:37.383 --> 41:40.903
(To Mo Jingli of Lishan Academy)

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Your Highness.

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Li!

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Why is he still here?

42:02.543 --> 42:03.983
He refuses to leave.

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But you can kick him out.

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I tried.

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How did you try?

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I had accounts stop paying his wages.

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I won't go.

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I still owe you two lives.
I must repay you.

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I told you.

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This way.

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Thank you.

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Your Highness.

42:30.503 --> 42:32.503
My lady instructed me
to give this to you.

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What is this?

42:34.183 --> 42:37.543
My lady discovered this
while sorting His Highness's belongings.

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(Preview)

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Zhang Hengyuan is not tough,
so he won't last long against Mo Xiuyao.

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Finish him.

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(To Mo Jingli of Lishan Academy)
Ye Li, I truly don't understand you.

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Did you ever take our marriage to heart?

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I don't wish
to be an ignorant housewife.

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Perhaps we don't know each other well.

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Qin Cang, he's going to kill you!

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Qin Cang!

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♪Memories hold you back
from fulfilling your dreams♪

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♪Only by moving forward
can you find reunion♪

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♪Endings only mark new routes♪

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♪It's all part of the scenery♪

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♪To the horizon's call♪

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♪Your journey hasn't started♪

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♪Towards mountains,
chase the stars bright♪

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♪Both joy and grief
make the trip worthwhile♪

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♪Trying to catch up
to your own lost shadow♪

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♪Within the wilds, echoes thrive♪

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♪Clear mind leads to a clear path♪

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♪Be grateful to your losses♪

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♪Make your steps weightless♪

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♪Towards mountains,
chase the stars bright♪

44:39.823 --> 44:45.463
♪Let time embrace you
and wash away the past♪

44:46.223 --> 44:54.223
♪Put every twist behind you,
drift leisurely through time♪

44:55.623 --> 45:00.863
♪Make headway against the wind,
let mountains bow to your pace♪

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♪Rush towards a life without regret♪

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♪Let your nature burst free♪

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♪Unbound by form♪

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♪Let your nature burst free♪

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♪Unbound by form♪