
The Rebel Princess
Episode 17
Episode 17 | 44m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
Zitan arrives at Huizhou intent on taking Wang Xuan with him.
Zitan arrives at Huizhou intent on taking Wang Xuan with him. In the face of imminent battle, Wang Xuan, who has pledged her life to defend Huizhou, is extremely disappointed at Zitan who cares only about romantic love.
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The Rebel Princess
Episode 17
Episode 17 | 44m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
Zitan arrives at Huizhou intent on taking Wang Xuan with him. In the face of imminent battle, Wang Xuan, who has pledged her life to defend Huizhou, is extremely disappointed at Zitan who cares only about romantic love.
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♪Such old memories♪ ♪Get me into a dusty world♪ ♪Such great changes♪ ♪Get fate to favor us♪ ♪Look how time flies♪ ♪Half a lifetime has passed quickly♪ ♪Someone is still waiting♪ ♪Till forever♪ ♪If the world falls in chaos♪ ♪I'll flit with you♪ ♪Let's travel around ♪ even to the uncivilized region♪ ♪Flowers are in full bloom♪ ♪Love and hate make us meet and part♪ ♪Wind blows but clouds don't disperse♪ ♪Life is so long ♪ and I can spend it with you♪ =The Rebel Princess= =Episode 17= Your Grace, I'm making the defense plan.
It seems that we must be well-prepared for Lord Jianning's attack.
General Song, when do you think Lord Jianning will attack us?
I think without the help of Wu Qian, Lord Jianning doesn't know the situation and won't take rash action.
But, it won't be long.
You're right.
If Lord Yuzhang is here with his army, he will take the initiative.
If we take no action, we'll give ourselves away soon.
According to your plan, Mu Lian has planted Lord Yuzhang's flagon the gate tower, and let the garrison camp increase more smoke, pretending there's a large army in town.
But even so, I still don't think we'll be able to put off for long.
A fierce battle is unavoidable.
Jin'er, get up first.
If you really love Zitan, you must know that his emotions for Wang Xuan will ruin his life.
Your Grace, please tell me.
What should I do?
Nichang.
Here.
I've made Zitan drink one.
And this one...
When you see Wang Xuan, make her drink it.
Your Grace, will it harm the body?
I grew up with Her Grace.
For me, she is like my elder sister.
I...
I firmly believe that the Lord will come to rescue us.
But Your Grace, even if the Lord has received the report, it will take six days to reach Huizhou.
Anyway, we should defend the town and wait for him.
Don't worry, Your Grace.
Even if we fail, I'll escort you away by waterway.
I won't go.
Your Grace, I took orders.
I can't set you in danger.
General Song, all you should do is defend the town.
I decide if I'll leave.
Your Grace, the battlefield is not what you think.
You've been through many battles with the Lord.
In the face of a crisis, have you ever escaped?
Never!
But you're not like us.
If the Lord were here, would he run for his life alone without you?
But he's the Lord.
You are his wife.
It is because I'm his wife that I should go through thick and thin with his soldiers.
It only hurts the affection, not the body.
Don't worry.
Once it's done, I'll make you Zitan's concubine.
I don't really think about that.
All I wish is that the Third Prince will be safe.
For him, I would do anything.
Good.
Just go back.
Yes.
My Lord, did Xiao Qi really enter Huizhou?
I can't see it at all.
All real is a phantom, and all phantoms are real.
This is the art of war.
Shall we attack?
Of course.
If we don't attack, how can we know the real situation inside Huizhou?
Tell the soldiers.
We'll attack Huizhou tomorrow at my command.
Yes, I'm going.
When I turned over, I found you were not around.
I just had a nightmare.
So, I can't sleep.
I heard you calling Awu.
I was worried she would be in danger in Huizhou.
I couldn't help but say her name.
Yeah.
I hope Awu is safe and sound.
Your Grace, under your command, I've had the granaries checked, only to find that the many grains were rotten.
In the face of powerful enemies, our army provisions are moldy?
Except for those, how much do we have?
It's enough for soldiers for half a month.
During the inspection, I found that many people in town were hungry without any food.
If we give the grains to the people, I'm afraid we won't last five days.
Then give them half of the official grains.
And please tell them that as long as we have food, we won't let them starve.
Yes.
Your Grace.
Your Grace, according to the sentry, the rebel army of Lord Jianning are building aerial ladders.
It seems that they're going to attack the town.
If they come on a large scale, how long can you hold on?
Ningshuo Army, Huizhou Army and Wang's secret guards.
They add up to less than 10% of Lord Jianning's army.
Just tell me.
If there's a war, how long can we hold on?
Less than two days.
In this case, there's only one way to go.
Let Lord Jianning believe that Lord Yuzhang is in Huizhou at the moment.
Then, he'll be afraid.
Maybe we can hold them up for a couple of days.
Don't grab.
There are plenty for everyone.
Thank you, Your Grace.
Thank you, Your Grace.
Stop!
No trespassing without a warrant!
Back off!
Do you know who's behind us?
We ask to see Her Grace!
You can't, no matter who's behind you.
Who's making a noise?
Report!
Your Grace, some unidentified persons outside the door said they came from the Capital and wanted to see you.
Awu!
Zitan!
Zitan.
Awu.
It has been a long time.
Are you all right?
You've lost weight.
It's only been half a year, but it's been like half a lifetime.
Why are you here?
Since you were kidnapped in Huizhou, I've been looking for you everywhere.
Later, I heard that you met a mutiny in Huizhou, so I came from the Capital that very night.
Awu, Lord Jianning's army is outside the town.
Huizhou will be taken down.
If the rebels take down the town, you will be in danger.
Leave with me.
Leave with you?
Where to go?
Go to a place where we can live alone.
Leaving behind the grudge between our families, the royal family, and Xiao Qi.
Before the war, how could you speak so disrespectfully?
Don't you remember?
I am Princess Consort Yuzhang.
How can I go with you?
You're not supposed to be Princess Consort Yuzhang.
I don't care who you are.
You're my Awu.
I am still your Zitan.
I finally found you.
No one will ever keep us apart again.
Circumstances have changed.
What's the point of your words?
I'm trying to get you back and go back to the day we parted.
How dare you mention that day!
Since the night you stood me up, everything has changed.
I didn't break my promise that day!
You didn't wait until I came.
If you miss a step, you miss a life.
Now, Xiao Qi and I have been through life and death.
He and I are of one heart and mind.
Princess Consort Yuzhang is no longer a title.
In my heart, I belong to Lord Yuzhang.
You said that for fear that the Empress and Xiao Qi would hurt me.
You're trying to piss me off, right?
Awu, I missed you once.
I can't lose you again.
Leave with me.
Leave with me.
Let's live the life we want.
Let's rove all over the world.
Let's be free and easy.
Awu!
I am no longer your Awu.
You are not my Zitan.
Please be realistic.
If you want to stay and help me, I'll be very grateful.
If you are so determined, you'd better go now.
I don't want anyone else to know about this, and ruin your reputation.
Ruin my reputation?
I can't even keep the woman I love.
What good is my reputation?
Awu, you must leave with me.
Look at these innocent people.
Do you have the heart to abandon them?
Everybody, this is the Third Prince.
He came all the way from the Capital to guard Huizhou with us.
Please rest assured.
With him, Huizhou will be safe.
Is it true?
- Really?
- It's true?
Greetings, Your Highness.
We shall be saved.
That's great!
We shall be saved!
Make way.
Make way.
Greetings, Your Grace, Your Highness.
General Song, what's wrong?
The rebels are massing at the south gate.
It seems that they're going to attack us.
(Huizhou) (Lord Jianning) (Huizhou) (Longde Pavilion) My Lord, look!
Listen!
The traitor Wu Qian has been captured by Lord Yuzhang.
If you're not afraid to die, come and fight us.
Ningshuo Army!
Mighty Lord Yuzhang!
Ningshuo Army!
Mighty Lord Yuzhang!
Lord Jianning's army has been assembled.
This battle is unavoidable.
Tell Lord Yuzhang to come out and die!
They're too arrogant!
Your Grace, please allow me.
Let me go and dismay them.
The rebels are powerful.
If you go out now, you will never come back.
I'll go meet Lord Jianning.
Ready to attack!
Attack!
(Lord Jianning) Stop the attack!
Stop!
My Lord, it seems to be a woman.
Greetings, Lord Jianning.
I'm Wang Xuan.
Awu, it's you?
Lord Yuzhang is so blessed.
In the face of danger, you stand up for your husband.
I don't know why the famous Lord Yuzhang let a weak woman appear in front of the armies at such a moment.
To tell you the truth, Lord Yuzhang has long wanted to wipe out the rebels.
If I hadn't stopped him, you would have suffered a hot battle.
Lord Yuzhang is known as the God of War.
But where is he hiding now?
Where's his prestige of destroying Liupan and fighting for Hulan?
I'm afraid he's out of town.
Awu, how can you cheat me with such small tricks?
You said Lord Yuzhang was no longer powerful.
I'd like to ask you a question.
You risk everyone's condemnation, defy superiors and start a rebellion.
Is that what makes you powerful?
Defy superiors and start a rebellion?
I should have taken the throne.
Now the Emperor is half-dead, and the imperial power falls to the Traitor Minister Wang Lin.
I'm setting things right.
Lord Jianning, you think you can win the country by winning the battlefield and the court?
Don't you know that who wins the people reigns the country?
Lord Jianning, please slow down for a day to let me move the people away from the battlefield, so as not to harm the innocent.
Since your husband is loyal to the corrupt court, there's no use in arguing.
I'd like to compete with him.
Let's see who the real God of War is.
Lord Jianning, only a day's respite will stop people in town hating you.
Think twice please.
Military orders are like a mountain.
It can't be taken back.
Then let your army step over me.
How is it going?
Mrs. Mu, people in town need to be moved at once.
As for those who have nowhere to go, please move them to the Prefect's Mansion.
Yes.
Yuxiu.
Here.
Go help Mrs. Mu.
Yes, Your Grace.
All right.
That was close.
We finally got another day.
What's the use?
Everybody, Huizhou is the last line of defense of the Capital.
Once the rebels break through Huizhou, they will capture the Capital.
Although I am a woman, in times of war, I won't be mortally afraid of death.
Tomorrow, there will be a fierce battle.
I swear to defend Huizhou.
Brothers!
Her Grace is not afraid of the war and she's making a last-ditch defense.
What should we do in return?
We pledge to defend Huizhou!
We pledge to defend Huizhou!
Priest, His Majesty has a headache again.
We're out of pills for today.
I've been sent to take another one.
Priest Qingyun was born deaf and dumb.
He cannot hear you even if you broke your throat.
Master, Lord Jianning has rebelled.
The country is in chaos.
If I don't take action now, I'll miss the best opportunity.
When will the poison you put in the pills take effect?
Master, for the moment, His Majesty takes three or four pills a day to ease his pain.
At this rate, he'll be dead in six months.
I want him dead in three months.
But Master, haste does not bring success.
If so, it will be easier for others to find out.
I said, I want him dead in three months.
Yes, Master.
Somebody!
Somebody!
Your Majesty!
I have a terrible headache.
Here's the pill.
Pill.
I'm having a headache.
Get the water!
Be quick.
Your Majesty, drink it slowly.
Your Majesty, this is the third one for today.
Even if it's a panacea, you can't take it like this.
Hurry up!
Leave us.
Leave us.
Yes.
The Prime Minister said Awu would return to the Capital soon.
If she comes back, she will come to see me at once.
But it's been so long.
Why hasn't she come yet?
I'm always anxious.
I'm worried if she would be in danger.
Your Grace, Princess Consort is lucky enough.
Last time she was kidnapped in Huizhou, but she was safe in such a critical situation.
You should believe with the blessing of ancestors and Buddha, she must be safe and sound.
Your Grace, you must be tired today.
Why are you sitting here?
I want a nap.
Then I'll prepare dinner.
No, thanks.
Wake me up in two hours.
Yes.
Greetings, Your Highness.
Her Grace is exhausted these days.
She didn't even get a good sleep.
She has just come back to rest.
Let her rest.
Yes.
(Huizhou) Everybody, be on alert!
Everybody, get ready for the battle!
Yes!
Ready for the battle!
Ready for the battle!
Ready for the battle!
(Lord Jianning) My Lord, it's time.
Let's not wait.
Attack the town immediately!
Attack!
Keep low!
Keep low!
Keep low!
Watch out for the gunfire!
Kill!
Charge!
Archers!
Here.
Get ready!
Don't shoot until they get close!
Archers, get ready!
Now!
Lime powder!
More!
(Prefect's Mansion) Follow me.
Come on, hurry up.
Be careful.
Come.
Help me with this.
All right.
Your Grace, all the people have settled down.
There's no one left there.
Great.
Ask our men to count the number of each family and see if there's anyone missing.
Also, round up the ladies to help with the wounded.
Yes.
Yuxiu.
Here.
Get the porridge ready and give it to the people.
Yes.
Your Grace, what do we do?
Yeah, what do we do?
You two, follow me with the people.
Don't panic, everybody.
There's food here.
I will try my best to settle you down.
Please believe that Ningshuo Army is invincible and soldiers pledge to defend Huizhou.
Please believe that Lord Yuzhang's army will arrive soon.
Listen to me!
Her Grace protects us from the rebels, and gives us the relief grain.
We should also do something for her!
Strong men, come with me and let's guard the town!
Go!
Let's go.
Let's guard the town.
Pang Gui.
Come with me, everybody.
This way.
Have you heard from the Lord?
Not yet.
Throw down all the roller woods.
Soldiers, the first one to enter the town will receive the reward 10,000 taels of gold!
Charge!
Charge!
Report!
General, the gate has been broken!
Soldiers, follow me!
Come on!
Charge!
♪I don't want my tears ♪ to wet your clothes♪ ♪How I miss the old days♪ ♪If there's limitation for my longing♪ ♪Why aren't you back yet♪ ♪Tears can be faked but love can't♪ ♪Wind blows with great sadness♪ ♪In my dream is your smiling face♪ ♪I started the journey luxuriously♪ ♪And I returned gently for you♪ ♪I don't want to let it go♪ ♪After all has been said and done♪ ♪I'll live a romantic life with you♪ ♪It's you who make my life splendid♪ ♪When all trouble fades away♪ ♪Get back home at the end of the world♪ ♪Let's date throughout the year♪ ♪For the moment we meet♪ ♪I'd spend my whole life♪ ♪Struggling and caring♪ ♪I give up the world ♪ for my promise to you♪ ♪After all has been said and done♪ ♪I'll live a romantic life with you♪ ♪It's you who make my life splendid♪ ♪When the world is totally changed♪ ♪Get back home at the end of the world♪ ♪Let's date throughout the year♪
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