Secrets of Three Kingdoms (三国机密 / San Guo Ji Mi)

Do you miss Sister Tang?

Once I get the official seal for you, I'll rescue her.

Then I'll take her away from here.

Since you came all the way here for her

I'll feel at ease if Sister Tang ends up being with you.

She's in the imperial family and was made a widow at a young age.

She has suffered too much.

She's never been treated kindly.

Be good to her in the future.

Didn't the two of you run into two hopeless romantics like me and Yi He?

Where's Yi He?

What's the matter?

You had an argument again?

He's in there listening to Sister Ren's stories.

This brother of mine might be a bit silly

but when it comes to relationships

he's a lot more sincere and devoted than I am.

You do know yourself very well.

Getting back to the serious topic.

With Sister Ren on our side

is there a higher chance of getting the seal from Yuan Manor?

Once we get Yuan Shao's seal, we can defeat Cao Cao.

We can also take over the scholars of Hebei

as well as Cao Cao's officials.

We can also rescue Lady Lü for Sister Ren.

It's killing four birds with one stone.

You got it wrong.

It's five birds.

You're a lot sharper than my brother.

I'm really worried about him having a wife like you.

You knew that Yi He won't agree to make use of me to kill Cao Pi.

You want Yi He to hate me.

I'd have to guess that the fifth bird is me.

Young Master Sima, you think too highly of yourself.

I don't hate you that much.

However, this isn't the time for that yet.

If we want to get the seal, we'll have to make use of

his relationship with Young Madam Yuan.

Was that why you set him free from Ye City Guards' Office?

Young Master Sima does think way ahead.

What do you think of Cao Pi?

There's this noxious energy within him.

However, he's able to conceal it.

He's capable of doing so at a young age.

When he's older...

His future is very promising.

The faster Cao Pi matures

the greater the threat he is to the imperial family.

You should understand.

So...

are you going to kill Cao Pi for the sake of the imperial family or Yi He?

What do you mean?

He and the imperial family are as one.

They are totally different.

If you can't differentiate between them

you can share the same bed and yet still have different dreams.

Don't you worry.

I'll kill Cao Pi.

For the sake of Yi He, my brother.

Sima Yi.

What is it?

Stop addressing him as your brother.

Whether you like it or not

you have to forget your past relationship with him.

After all...

he's becoming more and more like an emperor now.

Isn't he?

This is what Zhen Fu gave me.

We've only met once.

Do you think I can pull this off?

It's good enough.

I've seen a lot of such young ladies.

She's discontent with a dull life and restrictions.

She wants freedom and excitement.

Second Young Master.

Your appearance is just perfect.

Upon His Majesty's orders, I'll do my very best.

But can you answer a question first?

What do you want Yuan Shao's seal for?

The battle will commence soon.

Yuan Shao has gathered so many scholars in Ye City.

Why do you think he did so?

He's keeping them as hostages to control the gentries.

Smart.

I only figured it out when I saw His Majesty befriending them.

His Majesty won't allow Yuan Shao to get what he wishes for

nor will he have Minister Cao tackle Yuan Shao while full of doubts.

If we wish to take so many people out of Ye City

we can only do so with Yuan Shao's seal.

Don't worry, Second Young Master.

Sister Ren and I will perform for Yuan Shao together

so as to look out for each other.

Sure.

I'll help you.

Sister Ren, will Libationer Guo send someone to fetch us from Ye City?

Second Young Master, are you scared?

When you snuck out

why didn't you think of discussing it with Libationer Guo?

Why would I be scared of a young girl?

Guo Jia doesn't know that I'm in Ye City.

Therefore, you'll be on your own.

Can you tell how patient and intelligent Cao Pi is?

He doesn't believe entirely in what I just said.

I can tell that you're even smarter.

Do you intend to kill him after this plan succeeds?

All right, it's getting late.

I have to head back.

Zhong Da.

Promise me.

You mustn't kill Cao Pi.

He didn't hurt me in any way throughout our journey.

He even risked his life to save me when I was in danger.

I can't do him such injustice.

All right, I heard you.

I'll do as you wish.

I'll get going now.

I'll take my leave.

Young Master Sima.

- Did you walk Sister Ren out? - Yes.

I'll take my leave.

Young Master Sima's resourcefulness is shockingly amazing.

I've only seen such bold resourcefulness in Libationer Guo.

I mean to say...

I admire you greatly.

Do you like it?

Why would you think of buying this, Your Majesty?

We've been out traveling for days.

We're in a difficult predicament.

It's been hard on you, not wearing any accessories.

Although this is quite common in the palace

I picked this out for you as we trudged through obstacles.

Don't think little of it.

Sow nothing, reap nothing.

Your Majesty, it's best that you tell me the real reason.

If I should, I'll accept it

and if I shouldn't, I'll defy your decree.

It turns out that the empress has such a bad impression of me.

Your Majesty hardly pays any attention to accessories.

Do you still remember what accessories I wore in the palace?

All I remember is that you're so pretty.

I've never noticed the accessories.

All right, then.

Sister Ren told me to buy this accessory for you.

Sister Ren told you to buy it for me?

Why?

She saw that you were unhappy, so she thought we had a fight.

She told me to coax you with this.

What about Your Majesty?

Are you just coaxing me?

Your Majesty.

Please conduct yourself with respect.

Your Majesty can just give me your orders if you have any.

Why would you do this?

I know that you're still mad at me.

I've always kept you on my mind.

I've always been fond of you.

I want us to be a real couple.

That night...

I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.

It's just that I feel...

guilty toward my brother.

I'm worried that when I rectify his name

you might get hurt because of it.

He worked his heart out for the imperial family.

I don't want him to have died...

just as a young eunuch.

I've been waiting...

I'm waiting for the day we defeat Cao Cao and unite the Central Plain.

When the imperial family has autonomy

I can then announce my brother's posthumous edict to the world.

My brother can then have his rightful posthumous title and memorial.

Then I'll tell everyone that you're my empress.

I'll let them know how much you contributed

to the imperial family, and my feelings for you.

In official or private capacity

you should be my empress.

I know...

the marriage between siblings-in-law will be defamed.

There will be criticism.

But I'm not scared.

We'll hold our heads up.

I believe that we can pull through it.

We definitely will.

Am I right?

There are still days ahead of us.

No!

I don't care what days we have ahead of us.

I know very well deep down.

I'm the emperor.

You're the empress.

We'll save the imperial family together.

We'll also save us.

Yes.

Welcome.

Hurry up! The dance performance is about to begin.

I wonder where the dancer came from.

What's the fuss about a few dances?

I don't care about it.

It's the Flying Swallow Dance of Han Palace.

My mother said it hasn't been passed down for years.