01x37 - Episode 37

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♪ Flower petals have fallen,

piling as high as mortal mercilessness ♪

♪ Gone with the wind,

as if it has never existed ♪

♪ I ask for more time ♪

♪ To rewrite our stories ♪

♪ We travel together in joys and woes ♪

♪ Blood bathes this entangled destiny ♪

♪ For the next reunion

in the troubled times ♪

♪ We tread a treacherous path ♪

♪ To find each other ♪

♪ Wars and bleakness,

the bright moon shines upon the city ♪

♪ I will offer my bravery ♪

♪ Fighting relentlessly ♪

♪ All for no regrets ♪

♪ In this life-and-death battle,

I will not back down ♪

♪ Withstand enduring time ♪

♪ Someone at the end of the world

never leaves ♪

♪ I brave the grim haze

to be with you once again ♪

=Love of Nirvana=

(Based on Xiao Lou's novel of the same name)

=Episode 37=

Up ahead is the Lanyue Parlor.

With the battle approaching,

aren't you going

to see Miss Jiang one last time?

Now,

I'm carrying a burden of guilt.

Meeting her would only make

her feel less safe.

I've already talked to Pei Yan.

On the day the army sets out,

Pei Yan

will find a way to get her

out of the city.

There's something else

I need to tell you.

The Light Guards who k*lled your master

were sent by my mother.

Sanlang

was also deceived by her.

Get lost!

I'm telling you to get lost!

Get lost!

(Jixian Study)

But I finally found this ancient text.

It's a real surprise.

Miss Dong?

Let me grind some ink

for you one more time.

What a beautiful paradise.

It must be where your heart truly lies.

I want

to give you this painting.

I'll use everything I've learned

to protect this paradise

from any disturbances.

Are you heading out to battle

with His Lordship?

Yes.

It's my duty

to protect my homeland.

Then I wish you

all the best

in fulfilling your ambitions

and returning safely.

Miss Dong.

If the w*r settles

and I make it back,

I want to

My father has already arranged

another marriage for me.

By the time you return,

I'll be someone else's wife.

I understand your aspirations.

So I won't ask you to stay.

Just knowing you

have made my life worthwhile.

I know where your heart lies.

It's a pity

I won't be able to travel the world

with you anymore.

So, I'll document everywhere I go,

hoping to fulfill your wishes

through my journey.

(The Chronicles of the Four Seas)

Thank you, Mr. Cui.

This is a paper dragonfly

I found earlier.

I'm moved by what's written on it.

So I would like you to have it.

(Everything starts well,

but few see it through to the end)

Everything starts well.

Though fate is beyond our control,

meeting someone

who understands you makes

this life meaningful.

I truly wish you

all the best

in your life.

♪ Who can meet again? ♪

♪ Looking at the mountains far away

and seeing everything red ♪

I shall take my leave.

Allow me to see you off.

I think you better not.

Otherwise,

I can't bear to leave anymore.

♪ Faint memories of the past ♪

♪ All tell of parting sorrows ♪

♪ Back then, the road seemed ordinary ♪

♪ Amidst the wind, I suddenly look back ♪

♪ The face that feels so dear to me ♪

♪ Where are you now? ♪

(Interested young men would dress up

and show their intentions at the stool.)

Don't cooped up here with us.

Go out.

Meeting more people is a good thing.

All right.

The heart is weighed down with worries,

like a burden that can't be lifted.

Even after reflecting in silence,

the heart still feels trapped

and unable to break free.

Very poetic.

It's him?

The heart is weighed down

with worries,

like a burden that can't be lifted.

I can't believe it's him.

So that's how it happened.

(This is a paper dragonfly)

(I found before.)

(I'm moved by what's written on it.)

(So I would like you to have it.)

Miss Jiang.

Come in.

Miss Su Yan.

Ci,

are you leaving?

Thank you for all your help

during this time, Miss Su Yan.

You're the Yan sisters' child.

Helping you is the least I can do.

You know my mother and my aunt?

I've benefited greatly

from both of them.

Heaven is merciful

that I can look after you

in their stead.

Thank you.

By the way,

now things are starting to settle down.

I can now do what has

been entrusted to me.

He heard from your master

about my connection with her

and specifically asked me to help.

He even gave me this Lingjiu Flower.

I know

about your relationship

with Yan Shuangqiao.

Now

that she's gone,

Jiang Ci is all alone.

I hope

you accept this item.

Please look out

for Jiang Ci from now on.

He mentioned you might

want to make another bowl

of Bitterless Congee for your master.

Aunt,

I've brought Bitterless Congee

to see you.

(Tomb of Yan Shuangqiao.

Erected by her grieving niece, Jiang Ci)

Don't worry.

I'm doing well now.

I can take care of myself now.

The Wei forces invaded our territory,

which is truly an unjust act.

Our soldiers of Liang State

are men of righteousness.

We must strike hard

against these bandits

eradicate their rampant threats,

and uphold the prestige of our nation.

I want you to hit them hard,

making it clear

that not a single inch of our land

can be invaded by them.

- We humbly accept

- We humbly accept

- your command!

- your command!

Pei Yan.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I appoint you as the Commander-in-Chief

of the Middle Army

leading an army of one hundred thousand

alongside Left General Yue Jinglong

to the northern borders

to reclaim lost lands.

I shall accept the order.

Wei Zhao.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I appoint you as the Commander General

of the vanguard cavalry.

I expect you to charge forward

without retreating

until victory is achieved.

I shall accept

the order.

Today,

you will set out to the battle

to guard and expand our territory.

I raise this cup

to send you off,

awaiting your triumphant return.

When you come back victorious,

we will celebrate

with another round of drinks.

May you go forth,

vanquish the enemy,

and return with victory.

We'll build our defenses

with blood and flesh,

united in strength,

overwhelm countless soldiers,

unbeatable by any force!

(Qingkang

Changfeng Guards)

(Qingkang)

Set out!

(Qingkang)

♪ Pluck a red bean ♪

♪ Cherish you deep within ♪

♪ A flower of affection ♪

♪ Blooms without fading,

forever in love ♪

♪ Fold a kite ♪

♪ Let it fly with the wind

into sweet dreams ♪

♪ The beautiful moments we shared ♪

Wei Zhao.

♪ My love sees ♪

♪ The sun rising and the moon setting ♪

Jiang Ci?

What are you doing here?

♪ Bound to each other ♪

♪ Like flowing water,

love and hate continue ♪

♪ I only wish ♪

♪ For your unwavering heart ♪

♪ You are still there when I turn back ♪

♪ As passionate as we first met ♪

Let's start over.

♪ Our longings go on ♪

♪ I only wish ♪

♪ For your unwavering heart ♪

♪ You are still there when I turn back ♪

♪ As passionate as we first met ♪

♪ I hold your hands through eternity ♪

♪ Time cannot separate us ♪

♪ Our longings go on ♪

(Yueluo City. Liangzhou)

Report! Lu Yu has defected to the Wei

and is now leading the Wei State Army

at full speed towards Liangzhou.

You may leave.

Yes, sir.

Liangzhou may not be able to hold on.

The city of Zhuzhou has already fallen.

If the Wei State Army relies on Zhuzhou

for reinforcements

in troops and supplies,

they will be able to penetrate deeper

into our territory.

As you both said,

we can't afford to lose

either Zhuzhou or Liangzhou.

The army can split into two routes.

Commander-in-Chief Pei

has faced Lu Yu before.

So sending him

to support Liangzhou is more suitable.

I'm in charge of the vanguard battalion.

I'll lead the attack on Zhuzhou.

Great.

My forces will

support the vanguard battalion.

(Medic)

Commander Wei.

Mr. Cui,

I have a request.

Commander Wei, please speak freely.

Come with me.

Before heading out,

His Majesty granted me some medicine.

Can you take a look and see

what medicine it is

and what are its properties?

Let me check it.

This pulse is unusually strange.

You must have taken

the highly toxic Ice Soul Pill.

Although it's a slow-acting poison,

it shouldn't be underestimated.

But we still have time.

I'll do my best

to develop an antidote.

Thank you, Mr. Cui.

But

I have one more request.

Injuries are inevitable

on the b*ttlefield.

Jiang Ci will surely tend to me.

I hope you can administer acupuncture

to adjust my pulse,

so Jiang Ci won't notice

anything unusual about it.

But

She has been exhausted for a long time.

I don't want her to worry about me

on the b*ttlefield again.

All right.

Thank you, Mr. Cui.

You really are staying behind again.

It's not entirely just for him.

Today's b*ttlefield

will be far more perilous

than it was in Yueluo.

Ci,

are you sure about this?

In times of crisis,

there's no such thing as a safe place.

The w*r has already started.

I want to do my part

for the country and the people too.

The horse is ready for you.

Be cautious in all matters.

Take care.

I'll see you in Liangzhou.

I'll see you there.

Let's go.

(Wei. Yueluo City. Zhuzhou.

Liangzhou. Liang State)

(Liang Army Camp.

Liangzhou, Liang State)

(You Ran,

General Xiaoyong of Liang State)

Legs together!

Straighten up your back!

Pull in your abdomen!

I can't stand these delicate people.

You're all as spineless

as that treacherous Lu!

Keep training!

Stop this!

General You,

I know you mean well.

But there's a limit

to drilling the troops.

If you keep pushing them like this,

it'll only exhaust their strength

and break their morale.

I urge you to reconsider drilling them

in this manner.

I know

you once defeated the Zhenyuan Army.

But times have changed.

I'm training soldiers

that even you could never defeat.

Tong Min.

With the enemy at our gates,

we're fighting side by side.

The Zhenyuan Army

are my comrades too.

I ask you

to cherish the men, General You.

Flattery and deceit

to win people over

are what you folks

in the court like to do.

Out here on the b*ttlefield,

all that matters is military merit

and results.

Back to camp!

(Zhuzhou, Liang State)

Given the current strength

of the Wei State Army,

Zhuzhou City

is practically impenetrable.

Not quite.

The defenses here are weak.

We can slip in with a small force

and launch a surprise attack.

Even if you manage to get into the city,

a small force like that

will be wiped out quickly.

That's why

speed and coordination are key.

The surprise force

and main army must work in unison.

The vanguard battalion will handle

the surprise attack.

All right.

But this kind of surprise attack

is extremely risky.

The timing for the coordination

in this operation is crucial.

Rest assured, General Wei.

From the sl*ve arena

to the b*ttlefield

His Majesty is determined

to trap you in a fight to the death.

With the w*r raging,

you still stand for righteousness.

I can't back down now.

What's the plan for tomorrow's attack?

I'll strike from the rear.

Yue Jinglong will meet me

from the front.

When will you return?

At the earliest, by nightfall.

At the latest, the next day.

Staying at the rear

is the safest for you.

Stay in the medical tents.

Don't let Yue Jinglong discover

your identity.

Don't worry.

I'll cherish the life

you worked so hard to save.

You take care too.

I'll be waiting for you

to return safely.

All right.

General Wei, you can head out first.

I'll follow

and position our men outside the gates

to receive the vanguard battalion's

good news.

All right.

Vanguard battalion!

Follow me into battle!

Yes, sir!

(Zhuzhou)

(Zhuzhou)

None of Liang State's treasures

will escape my grasp.

Official Teng,

it seems you have your own agenda

for joining the campaign.

If I hadn't pointed out

Zhuzhou's importance,

your credit would've been stolen

by Lu Yu.

Report!

Something happened.

A fierce unit of Liang State cavalry

has broken through from the west

and is heading south toward the gates.

Hurry!

(Zhuzhou)

Wei Zhao,

has Liang State run out of capable men?

I can't believe they sent a small fry

to the b*ttlefield.

It's not that the Liang State

is short on talent.

It's just that we don't need

our top generals

to deal with the likes of you,

General Lei.

Charge!

k*ll Wei Zhao!

Report!

General Yue, the vanguard battalion

has suffered heavy losses.

If they're all captured or k*lled,

the Wei State Army

will reestablish their defensive line.

General, should we begin the as*ault?

Wait a little longer.

Let the vanguard battalion

serve its purpose.

Yes!

Wei Zhao is being sent

to battle as punishment.

So he must be fully utilized,

even if it means dying for the cause.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Why haven't we sent out

the reinforcement yet?

Without General Yue's orders,

we dare not set out.

That's right.

Is there any news

from the vanguard battalion?

15 minutes ago, a messenger returned.

But we're not sure

what news he brought.

If they haven't breached through,

shouldn't they have returned by now?

That's right.

They should be back.

It's like throwing an egg

against a rock.

They're probably losing.

Lend me your horse.

(Wait for me,)

(Wei Zhao.)

(You must hang in there.)

(Zhuzhou)

Official Teng.

What's the situation?

Can I go out now?

There are several areas

of the courtyard I haven't explored.

Official Teng,

the enemy has suffered heavy losses.

But

their leader, Wei Zhao

Wei Zhao is here?

What about him?

He's still resisting fiercely.

General Lei has been chasing him

for a while

but hasn't caught him.

General Lei

is injured.

Send out my orders immediately.

Gather the troops

and send reinforcements

to finish this quickly!

Yes!

No one, I repeat, no one,

will cut off my money supply.

Whoever captures Wei Zhao alive

will be greatly rewarded.

My Lord.

Yue Jinglong is not coming.

The Wei State Army's target is me.

I'll draw them away.

You lead the battalion and retreat.

Mr Lord, you can do it!

I, Wei Zhao, am here!

Who dares to take my head?

My Lord!

I thought you were braver than that.

But you're walking straight

into a dead end.

k*ll him!

♪ Looking back ♪

♪ Is my homeland still standing strong? ♪

♪ Traveling across rivers ♪

♪ To stir up the raging waves

beneath my feet ♪

♪ Yet, you sever the night

with your blade ♪

♪ Turning the tide

in the face of despair ♪

♪ With ambition in my heart,

I dare to reach for the heights ♪

♪ I will offer my bravery ♪

♪ Fighting relentlessly ♪

♪ All for no regrets ♪

♪ In this life-and-death battle,

I will not back down ♪

♪ Withstand enduring time ♪

♪ Someone at the end of the world

never leaves ♪

♪ I brave the grim haze

to be with you once again ♪

My Lord!

My Lord, the vanguard battalion refuses

to retreat.

You taught us

that the Light Guards

are Liang State's last line of defense.

The Light Guards

are the sharpest blade in this world.

Anyone can retreat,

but not

the Light Guards!

The Light Guards are willing

to follow you

even to death!

- To death!

- To death!

♪ May we be together in the next life ♪

Good.

Charge!

(Yueluo)

No.

The conflict

between the Liang and Wei States

has plagued Yueluo for many years.

With both sides fighting each other,

it's time for them

to suffer a bit themselves.

But Young Master once said,

that if Yueluo could achieve

military merit,

the Liang State would show leniency.

Now is the time.

There were military achievements

when Lu Yu was defeated.

But what happened afterward?

Didn't they dismiss us

as if we were beggars?

If we wish to fully abolish

the harsh policies,

we need solid justification.

Now is Liang State's

most difficult period in years.

Yueluo must seize this opportunity

to gain enough leverage for negotiations

on next spring's tribute issue.

Mr. Ping

and esteemed Elders,

I know you're reluctant

to send Yueluo soldiers

into danger again.

But this is not the time

for self-preservation.

Yueluo

is in no position to pick its moment.

Rest assured.

I will bring them back safely

just as I led them out.

Even if we're willing to lend troops,

the Liang State might not accept

our help.

Report.

Physician Jiang is here.

Hurry. Save Wei Zhao.

He led his forces into Zhuzhou City.

But the main army

didn't advance in time.

I will dispatch the troops now.

Wait.

Elder Ping.

How can you fight

and rescue him on your own?

I'll go with you.

Bring my men too.

Elder Ping, please return victorious.

Lord Hong,

everything is prepared.

We can set out anytime.

All right.

Don't worry.

We'll move out now.

The Young Master will be fine.

Move out!

(Yueluo)

(Yueluo)

Yu Lian, faster.

Official Teng.

General Lei.

Wei Zhao

is missing.

What?

They failed to k*ll him after two days.

Yet, they let him escape?

Wei Zhao suddenly changed tactics,

using the cover of night

and the buildings

as shelter.

But there's no sign of him leaving

the city yet.

He should still be in the city.

A bunch of trash!

Go and find him now!

Yes, sir.

General Lei,

please calm down.

Shall I offer you

another brilliant plan?

Move.

Move along now. Hurry!

Squat!

Wei Zhao,

I know you're hiding here.

If you don't show up,

I will k*ll these people!

One!

Two!

Three!

Wei Zhao,

you finally showed up.

Since you are willing to die

for your country,

I shall fulfill your wish.

Vanguard battalion, heed my orders!

Protect the civilians and evacuate!

- Yes, sir!

- Yes, sir!

Attack!

k*ll!

- k*ll!

- k*ll!

- Attack!

- Attack!

Report!

General Yue,

a group of Yueluo soldiers

has entered Zhuzhou City

amidst the chaos.

Could they be trying to take advantage?

We must not lose Zhuzhou.

Issue the order

and deploy troops immediately.

Yes, sir.

Hurry!

Protect me!

Protect me!

Hurry! Retreat!

Return to the city for reinforcement!

My Lord,

Yue Jinglong has launched an as*ault.

That scoundrel

finally takes action.

Yifei.

Yes, My Lord.

Join the Liang Army in battle.

Yes.

Hong Jie,

bring the Yueluo soldiers with me

to capture Teng Rui.

Wait for me at the camp.

(Zhuzhou)

Report!

The Wei State Army

has surrendered in full.

The commander has fled the city.

Congratulations

on reclaiming Zhuzhou, General Yue.

Have you found Wei Zhao's body?

Not yet.

They couldn't finish him off

even after three days and two nights.

The Wei State Army is truly worthless.

Issue the order

to set up camp.

Yes, sir.

Stop!

This way.

Help me quickly.

Time and time again,

this is the only trick you know.

I have no personal grievance with you.

Why are you pursuing me

so relentlessly?

No grievance?

I shall settle

our scores

one by one today.

Hold him off!

Wang Shiquan!

You

You are

Do you still remember Lan?

Silver Masked Man?

You're the Silver Masked Man.

You're

Lan

Don't worry.

Lan's revenge will surely

be repaid one day.

Thank you, Young Master.

Rest in peace.

Mr. He and Mrs. He,

you can rest in peace now.

To the eight hundred villagers

of Yueluo,

rest in peace!

♪ The slanting sunray refuses to leave ♪

♪ The moon is fading off ♪

♪ Frost on the sword, string of the bow ♪

♪ Bond people together ♪

♪ The wind heading north and

the wild geese returning from the south ♪

♪ Who can meet again? ♪

♪ Looking at the mountains far away

and seeing everything red ♪

♪ Immersed in the passing years ♪

♪ Back then, the road seemed ordinary ♪

♪ Yet now I am left wandering

in this life ♪

♪ Faint memories of the past ♪

♪ All tell of parting sorrows ♪

♪ Back then, the road seemed ordinary ♪

♪ Amidst the wind, I suddenly look back ♪

♪ The face that feels so dear to me ♪

♪ Where are you now? ♪

♪ Back then, the road seemed ordinary ♪

♪ Looking back, it seems like a dream ♪

♪ Don't forget each other

even if we're far apart ♪

♪ Don't waste time ♪

♪ Back then, the road seemed ordinary ♪

♪ Taste all the vicissitudes of life

in a flash ♪

♪ Though nothing is permanent ♪

♪ I wish you well ♪