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♪Moonlight on the surface of the sea♪
♪Dances with wind♪
♪Amid the torrent of the secular world♪
♪I find my heart♪
♪In this chaotic time♪
♪You're thinking of me all the time♪
♪Though this love could have no result♪
♪Your figure with a sword in hand♪
♪Blurs in my dream♪
♪Once impetuous and ambitious♪
♪I find joy back♪
♪Under the disguise of sea♪
♪I follow your steps♪
♪And shut the surging waves off my heart♪
♪You know I'm proud, joyful♪
♪And loyal, and I never despair♪
♪Ride a gallant steed♪
♪And go out to the vastness♪
♪Every slightest feeling of love♪
♪Blooms in my life♪
♪Melancholy♪
♪But wonderful♪
=Novoland: Pearl Eclipse=
=Episode 47=
Bizi.
Bizi!
Yes, Your Highness.
Are you alright?
My stomach hurts.
Oh, no!
Your Majesty,
Physician Li needs you back
to the side hall of Jincheng Palace.
What happened?
Consort Shurong had abdominal pain
and showed signs of bleeding.
Not to worry, Your Majesty.
She's stable now.
Rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Does it still hurt?
I'm fine.
The acupuncture
has already stopped the pain.
Do you know the cause?
Your Majesty,
the...
the contraceptive decoction
Her Highness overdosed on
could increase the risk of miscarriage
and the changing weather
these days
brought out those symptoms.
The good news is
Her Highness is much stronger than before
with light bleeding.
I'll prescribe her herbs
for nourishing.
After taking them for a few days,
she'll feel better.
She's fragile.
Make sure all those herbs are safe.
Yes.
I'll be very careful.
You may leave.
Good day, Your Majesty.
Be careful.
I'm good.
I'm no longer in pain.
It's all my fault.
If I hadn't been so mean
and given you all that contraceptive decoction,
you wouldn't have been so weak.
Back then,
I was as stubborn as you.
Neither of us would step back.
If there's anyone to blame,
that should be me because I meant to
kill myself with that decoction.
Don't beat yourself up,
or I'll feel guiltier.
By the way,
I had drafted an edict
to make
our baby
my successor.
Once it's born,
I'll have Mu Deqing take it out
and make it public.
Your Majesty,
we don't know it's a boy
- or a girl yet. - So what if it's a girl?
The world,
no,
Zhongzhou alone
has been ruled by
several female emperors
who are most venerated.
Why can't our daughter be my successor?
Other than that,
I'm
also making you my new Empress.
The ceremony will be held
after you give birth
and make a full recovery.
I've never coveted that post.
If you don't take it,
it'll remain vacant
and
officials will continue nagging me
to decide on the new Empress.
Do you want them
to talk my ear off?
I can't
thank you enough, Your Majesty.
If you want to thank me,
just take good care of yourself.
I gave you that Dream Catcher.
I've kept
everything you've given me.
Come.
Seeds?
They're Jifeng Tree seeds.
You once told me
that you'd like to have a Jifeng Tree
at home in Yuezhou.
That way,
your life would be complete.
With these seeds,
you'll have your own Jifeng Trees
and you can see them anytime
instead of
missing the one at Zhaoming Palace.
How about we plant the seeds together?
Sure.
I've been thinking about
all those things
we can do together.
In spring,
we can catch butterflies.
In summer,
we can go fishing.
In autumn,
when my nails grow long enough,
we can paint them with dried madder.
In winter,
we can
have a snowball fight in the yard.
And
I want a big dog, too.
When we have children,
all of us
can play games in the yard.
We have plenty of time
to do them one by one.
Yes.
We'll get them all done.
Of course.
How does it taste?
It's good.
That's a relief.
I watched them
making it earlier.
That's so sweet of you.
You could've had others bring it in
instead of coming here yourself.
If I hadn't come,
I wouldn't have known you're sick.
Sister,
you're carrying a baby.
You need more rest.
I didn't feel uncomfortable at all
until today.
The physician has said
it's nothing serious.
Don't worry.
I see.
Sister,
I can't help with your treatment
but there's one thing I can do.
Give me your pendant.
I need it to bless you
and your baby.
Bless us?
Yes.
I've brought with me
a priest
who's Dragon Tail's servant,
but he isn't allowed
to come here.
I can bring your pendant
to him for blessing
and then return it to you.
Then
you'll be more blessed.
Uh...
Is there a problem?
Or is it
also not allowed
to take your pendant out?
Not that.
This Dragon Tail Pendant
has never left me.
We grew up together.
How could I not know?
But the more the blessing,
the better,
am I right?
Well, then,
thank you, Suolan.
No need.
We're family.
"High are the mountains, and small is the moon.
Small, but shining pure.
My mind goes far away to someone.
A day with him
would upset me so."
When you
taught me this poem,
I never thought
the one I fell in love
would sit across me,
let alone
cook dishes for me.
Have a taste.
Is it good?
It's a little bit salty.
My cooking
is still not as good as Xu's.
His Majesty can cook?
Of course.
He's dexterous.
When we had family banquets,
unlike Zizan who'd never cook,
Xu would always
make his signature dishes.
But that was
a long time ago.
Speaking of Empress Zizan,
are she and Tilan
identical?
Their looks, yes,
but personalities, no.
In fact,
Empress Zizan
was as candid
as you.
A few years ago,
Xu was irritable.
He'd punish others over the slightest thing.
But he's lenient with you
even though
you've offended him over and over.
You've only been given light punishment
for all that mess.
Come to think of it,
although I've never met Empress Zizan,
somehow,
she's been protecting me.
All these years,
others all think
I've been tolerating Xu
or even indulging him,
but the truth is,
I just want to protect him.
The tougher he looks on the outside,
the softer he is on the inside.
He lost Zizan all of a sudden.
It was like
his world crumbled.
As the Emperor,
he couldn't share
his pain with anyone.
Luckily,
he has Tilan now.
They cherish
and love each other.
He finally has someone
to talk to.
Otherwise,
I'd feel guilty
about pulling you away
from him.
He's lucky
to have Tilan's company.
And
you?
I'm the luckiest.
Jianming,
the wind
makes me chilly.
Let's go back inside.
His Majesty and Consort Shurong are fine.
Don't worry.
What's that?
Nothing.
I saw it.
I'm being completely honest
but you're not?
I can tell you
but don't be mad.
I won't.
When we left Tianqi,
I thought
you'd still think about His Majesty,
so I reached out
to Zhang Chengqian.
He'd send me information
about His Majesty every now and then
when he was
in Tianqi.
This is
the first time
I've received his message.
Don't worry.
He...
He doesn't know anything.
He doesn't know about your fake death,
or my whereabouts
and actions.
Are you mad
that I went behind your back?
Of course not.
You did it for me
because if I knew His Majesty is fine,
I could enjoy
my life better.
I appreciate that.
So how is he?
He's doing pretty well.
That's good.
I made soup.
Do you want some?
Sure.
General Tang,
I didn't expect to see you so soon.
You rode horses to death, didn't you?
Is what you said in the letter
all true, Prince?
You saw my sister's pendant.
Isn't that enough?
It never left her before.
She was desperate
and asked me to show it to you for help.
How is she doing now?
She's suffering a lot.
Emperor Xu
has refused to make her pregnancy public
and confined her to her place.
I begged him
to see her,
and when I was there,
I found he was blaming Zhunian
for that fake Lord Chang.
My sister was covered with bruises
and even bled a few days ago.
She wouldn't have told me any of that
if not pressed,
because she knew I'd confront Emperor Xu.
He almost
strangled her to death once
and gave her all that contraceptive decoction.
I can't believe
he's hurting her even more.
My sister said
she's scared
that her baby might die inside her.
General Tang,
Zhunian is weak.
Emperor Xu doesn't respect us
at all,
or he wouldn't have tortured my sister.
So I'm thinking
if I don't
fight for her,
her life
will get even worse.
What do you want me to do?
Keep the baby but not the father.
Kill Emperor Xu.
Make my sister's child the Emperor
and her, Empress Dowager Regent.
But we don't know it's a boy or a girl
before Consort Shurong gives birth.
That's easy.
I'll have a new-born baby boy ready
when my sister
is in labor.
If she's delivered of a boy,
that'd be perfect.
Otherwise,
we'll say
she has a boy and a girl.
She can still be Empress Dowager
and get to keep her own daughter.
Isn't that a win-win situation?
Is she on board with this idea?
She's living in hell.
Why not?
General Tang,
what's holding you back?
Don't you remember
how well my sister treated you
when you were in Zhunian?
Look, Sister.
Our priest
gave his blessing on it day and night
and purified it with holy water.
It'll protect you.
I appreciate all his work.
I'll have Bizi
prepare gifts.
Don't forget to bring them
to him.
No need.
I've got that covered.
Sister,
Bizi said
you're still feeling unwell.
I'm always weak.
But the physician said
I'd be fine
after taking medicine.
Sister,
I heard
the hot spring at Diequan Valley
around Tianqi is really good.
Given your condition,
you can ask His Majesty
to stay there for a few days.
People still think I'm in confinement.
I can't go out.
Fine.
I meant to spend more time with you
before returning to Zhunian,
but your health
is the most important.
You're going back?
Yes.
I should've left after paying respect
to Dragon Tail,
but I wanted to see you
and extended my stay till now.
Father has urged me in his letter.
I can't be away for too long
with all that work undone.
I understand.
As the heir to the throne,
you have your responsibility.
You'll only get
busier and busier.
Don't forget to take care of yourself.
I will.
You too, Sister.
It's getting late.
I shall take my leave.
I'll come again to see you
and bid farewell to His Majesty before departure.
Sure.
See you.
Commander!
Commander,
urgent news just arrived
from Huangquan Pass.
Your Majesty,
we have an emergency.
What is it?
I just learned
that Commander-in-chief of Huangquan Battalion,
Tang Qianzi, had deserted.
His whereabouts are unknown.
When did this happen?
10 days ago.
10 days?
Why are we only knowing this now?
He claimed to be too sick to leave his room
and had his guards outside.
Later, when members of Jifeng Pavilion
got suspicious
and went to check in secret,
they found
he had killed two guards planted
next to him by Jifeng Pavilion
and left with a dozen followers
long ago.
Check the army
in secret
for anything strange lately.
Yes.
Wait.
Who's guarding Tianqi
with the troops?
It's Zhang Chengqian.
I need to see him.
Yes.
Tianqi
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Zhang Chengqian,
when you left Huangquan Battalion,
was there anything abnormal?
At that time,
General He Yao was training soldiers.
Everything seemed fine.
He Yao was new there.
Did he get along well
with others?
He needed more time
to fit in.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty,
more bad news.
It's about Huangquan Battalion.
Several members there
died silently of an unknown poison
five days ago.
Tang Qianzi's assistant
confined General He Yao,
gathered Tang Qianzi's old force
and left Huangquan Pass.
I'm afraid
they're going to attack Tianqi.
What?
Zhang Chengqian,
how many of your troops
are stationed in Tianqi?
About 15,000.
Shaozi,
how many men do we have
in Secret Force and Imperial Guards?
Some 10,000.
That's 25,000 in total.
Zhang Chengqian,
have them
close all the city gates
and get ready for defense.
Yes.
Shaozi,
fly pigeons
to inform all local Inspectors
to send reinforcements to Tianqi.
Yes.
Hold on.
Use the fastest horses
to call for backup as well.
Yes.
Your Majesty,
should we inform...?
I've let him go.
Don't bother him.
I've fought countless battles.
Are you doubting me?
I wouldn't dare, Your Majesty.
I'm on it.
Tianqi
- Step aside! - Step aside!
- Move! - Move!
Go away!
Tianqi
What's going on?
What's happening?
- Go! - Go!
- Get in! - Go!
Go!
Go, go, go!
- Keep moving! - Go!
Close the Gate!
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Your Majesty,
we're all set.
Good.
They outnumber us
and they're eager
to end this fast.
A raid tonight is possible.
We need to stall them as long as we can.
Stick to defense instead of offense.
Once the reinforcements arrive,
we'll have a chance to win.
Go, go, go!
Go!
- Hurry up! - Keep going!
Bizi.
Bizi!
Yes, Your Highness.
What's going on outside?
Why are they yelling?
I don't know much
but it seems
that rebels are going to attack Tianqi.
His Majesty is deploying troops
to defend the city and the Palace.
Rebels from where?
Don't know.
His Majesty is at the front line
and probably
won't be back tonight.
The night sky is beautiful.
I once read in historical records
that all the stars
would change
overnight.
Their positions
would shift.
But
as far as I remember,
they're where they are.
Is it true that stars can move?
I guess so if it happened before
like the historical records say.
We just
can't see it.
Look,
that star
seems brighter.
That's Qingxu,
one of the few big stars.
It's said
to represent
the fate of the Emperor of East Land.
His Majesty's fate?
Does
the brighter star mean
His Majesty
is in the prime
of his life?
I believe so.
What does it say?
Tang Qianzi's assistant broke in
and confined He Yao.
They're gathering their old force
to attack Tianqi.
We're caught unprepared
with a little over 20,000 troops in the capital.
His Majesty has had all the Gates closed
and everyone is ready to battle.
What is Tang Qianzi thinking?
He's making a desperate move.
Tianqi is lacking force
and His Majesty needs reinforcements
from all the Inspectors.
But they're inexperienced in the military.
Their force might not arrive in time.
The fastest way
is to have Chen Heran
send out troops from Yuezhou.
I'm afraid I can't go there with you.
Because you're going back to Tianqi.
Split up then.
Let's go.
I worked with Tang Qianzi.
A smart man like him
wouldn't revolt
to grab power.
He cares about Tilan.
I think he's doing this for her.
Rest assured.
I'll be there as soon as possible.
Wait for me.
Be very careful.
Vanguard,
charge.
Take the Gate!
Yes!
Ready!
Fire!
Pour!
Tianqi
General Tang,
they're prepared.
Vanguard is suffering heavy losses.
They've got ready
in a few hours.
That's fine.
Pass my order.
Charge again.
Yes!
General Zhang,
here are the arrows.
Guys,
take the arrows.
- Yes! - Yes! Go!
Go!
Hurry!
Your Majesty,
they can't take the Main Gate
and they're now targeting
East and West Gates separately.
General Zhang said
whenever the rebels come
and wherever they attack,
he'll guard the Gate with his life.
He gives you his word.
Tell him
all the troops
have been sent
to assist him
except for a few
in the Palace.
It's life-and-death.
Hang on till the backup arrives.
I'll be out to fight with you
if necessary.
Yes!
Mu Deqing.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Take Tilan
to the secret chamber.
If they break in,
people will die.
She can't get hurt.
If we lose,
you know the safe passage
to get her out of the Palace.
Your Majesty...
Go!
Yes.
Greetings, Your Highness.
We're taking you to a safe place
at His Majesty's order.
Are the rebels charging in?
What about His Majesty?
He's overseeing the battle.
He wants to ensure your safety first.
If he's staying,
then so am I.
- His Majesty... - Your Highness,
there's no time.
Don't be stubborn.
The troops need His Majesty.
If you stay,
he'll be distracted
and held back.
No time to think!
Don't forget about your baby.
Just do what His Majesty says.
Where are we going?
This is the outermost wall
of the Palace.
Your Highness!
I was only told to take Consort Shurong
to the weakest spot.
You...
You killed them!
Secretary Shi lied to you.
Don't blame us.
Let's go.
The carriage is right outside.
What?
Tilan is gone?
What to do?
What happened?
Your Majesty...
What's going on?
Say it!
Your Majesty,
eunuchs came
with your order just now
to take Consort Shurong
to a safe place.
Shortly after she and Bizi
left with them,
Eunuch Mu came
for Consort Shurong, too.
I'd never entrust her
to strangers!
You fool!
Your Majesty,
we found bodies
of eunuchs and Imperial Guards
at a remote corner.
Commander Chen,
have Secret Force find her.
Turn the whole city upside down
if they have to!
Yes.
You're awake, Your Highness.
Bizi,
what's going on?
Where are we?
Your Highness,
this is...
The sealed mansion
of Lord Chang
and the perfect hideout.
Suolan?
What are you doing here?
I set the trap
and I'm here to see
the Emperor of Dazheng get replaced.
It's your trap?
And those rebels...?
I got them here, too.
They're led by
General Tang Qianzi.
Tang Qianzi?
I should thank you for it.
Everyone likes you.
You're having
the Emperor of Dazheng's baby.
His general is also willing to
fight for you.
You've made things
so much easier for me.
What do you want?
I want what's best
for Zhunian.
I'm sick of our neighbors
and Dazheng looking down on us.
I'm sick of depending on their handouts
at the cost of your marriage.
You refused to come to Dazheng,
didn't you?
Now, we can change everything.
Once the rebels kill Emperor Xu,
your baby
will become
the new Emperor
and you,
Empress Dowager Regent.
Zhunian will gain respect and power.
Respect and power
can only be earned,
not be grabbed.
Suolan,
you're usurping the throne
and will be cursed by all!
"A thief loses his life.
A usurper gains power."
The end
justifies the means.
Besides, Tang Qianzi is the traitor.
Zhunian doesn't know anything.
I only came back
to protect you.
How could you be so cruel?
In order to keep you from rebels
in case they break into the Palace,
I had people
get you out
and asked General Tang
to send in over 100 crack troops
in advance
for your safety.
Sister,
how is that cruel?
If you cared
even the slightest bit about me,
you'd never harm my husband!
I won't let you do that.
Sister,
there's still time.
Think again.
Wealth, fame
and supreme power are at your fingertips.
Or would you rather die with Emperor Xu?
Even so,
you'll have to wait
until that baby is born.
Bizi,
watch her closely.
Don't let her do anything stupid.
Well...
Yes.
Suolan.
Does Father know
any of this?
I'm following
his exact order.
Congratulations, Prince,
on getting Consort Shurong out.
All thanks to your plan, Secretary Shi.
Excellent work.
I'm only doing my job.
Prince, you picked
a perfect place
to be our hideout.
Few can house
over 100 crack troops
without being noticed.
Lord Chang's Mansion has been sealed.
Emperor Xu hates this place.
No one would come near it.
It also has a secret tunnel out.
There's no other place like it.
With them battling at the Gate,
and Consort Shurong
under your custody,
obviously,
everything is under your control.
This is dog-eat-dog.
We can
sit and watch.
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♪Kiss me with all your heart♪
♪This unacceptable true feeling♪
♪Suits us well♪
♪Sweeping across the moon and the vermilion gate♪
♪Cool wind finds its effort vain♪
♪Beneath the tranquility the world sees♪
♪Sacrifices♪
♪Playful and simple I am♪
♪Hate to stay neutral and forbearing♪
♪And waste life♪
♪Time roars past♪
♪Still I follow♪
♪Men of loyalty and integrity♪
♪To think of you♪
♪I don't need your response♪
♪Or company♪
♪It's the blooming season♪
♪The best time of a year♪
♪Why sit alone♪
♪In freezing wind and moonlight♪
♪As in a city in wash painting♪
♪A man saves every possible stroke♪
♪And refuses to reunite♪
♪Heart and soul♪
♪The rest of your life♪
♪Will be a lonely journey♪
♪So do not try to heal♪
♪The part with me in♪
♪The way I paved for you♪
♪Mists in my eyes♪
♪And becomes a vivid token♪