Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy

What are you looking at?

I thought that the emperor's home would be very pretty.

At a glance, it's not even better than my shabby temple.

Among all of my siblings, I'm the only one with such a residence.

They bully you?

They are scared of me.

Scared of you?

I've heard from others that my mother isn't human.

I was born inauspicious.

I'll bring forth a disaster.

No metallic items are allowed in my residence.

According to the prophecy, should I wield a sword...

it will...

Chaos shall descend upon us.

Another prophecy?

Do you believe in it?

His Majesty does.

But I still think that you've been bullied.

It's all right.

Even if someone is bullied...

it's still better than being regarded as nothing.

From now on, I'll protect you.

I'm Han Jiang.

Who are you?

Muyun Sheng.

Quickly!

Mentor!

Mentor, Yufei Star is shining!

Your Majesty, the observation made at the Astrology Chamber

points out that Yufei Star is shining.

It indicates...

calamity.

However, this phenomenon shouldn't appear so soon.

You mean...

the prophecy has been brought forth in advance?

Is it really because of Muru Shuo's son?

The next emperor of Great Duan...

He shall no longer be of Muyun descent?

I...

Although I wish to ease your mind...

the destiny of Novoland was already foretold in the prophecy.

For the past 1,000 years, its destiny has not changed.

Even if we know that such a calamity is coming right at us

there's nowhere to hide.

I...

I can only foretell it, not resolve it.

The prophecy...

I believe in it.

But I also don't believe in it.

Your Majesty.

Muru Shuo also once thought that by keeping this child a secret

the prophecy wouldn't be fulfilled.

But that Muru Han Jiang still entered the palace in the end.

He's destined to...

He's destined to go to war against Prince Sheng.

Tomorrow, I'll summon the princes over to test them on their studies.

It's about time...

to select a crown prince.

Your Majesty!

Regardless of who inherits the throne

the destiny of the empire was sealed the moment Prince Sheng was born!

Ling He Qing!

You overheard that?

Yes.

- Wu Ru Yi! - Present.

Quickly.

Tell He Ge to rush back here overnight.

Yes!

Slow down.

Where are the third and sixth prince?

Where's my father?

His Majesty is at Qian Ming Hall.

Lift up the sedan chair!

Go!

It's still the same old question.

How can you bring peace to a nation?

Should military authority remain unfaltering

all shall be in awe.

Military power can bring peace to the world.

Lu, what about you?

We should motivate our officials to care for our people.

If one's livelihood is secure, the nation shall prosper.

Benevolence shall pacify the nation.

Well said.

Third Prince Muyun He Ge seeks audience as summoned!

I think that a nation should be governed, not pacified.

The governing of a nation relies on law.

He Ge!

I've heard that you're quite impressive these days.

You made your own decision to kill one of my officials?

County magistrate of Ning Yu Province, Zhou Ding, spread rumors at will.

He said that the March Moon Sect was out and the world shall descend into chaos!

I've investigated for days in order to confirm this rumor.

Since Great Duan Empire was founded

there have been no sightings of the March moon.

Zhou Ding has been...

He was petrified by a woman of the Charmers and spread nonsense.

He was befogging the minds of others, so I executed him!

He Ge, you hung his head up as a warning to the others.

Is that the law you speak of?

I know that Father isn't pleased about it.

However, I was appointed the position of a judicial officer.

I had to use such a means to stop officials from spreading rumors.

It is the most effective method of all.

You're honest about it.

It's just that the Charmers suddenly showed up and harmed our people.

I wonder what method could be used to wipe out the entire tribe of Charmers.

Judicial Officer Muyun He Ge.

In the halls of the royal court, forbidden words should not be spoken.

I'm deeply concerned about Father's safety.

I beseech Father to restrict Muyun Sheng's mobility within the palace.

Who knows when he might lose his mind?

Anyone else would be fine, but what if Your Majesty is harmed?

Why would I lose my mind?

Prince Ning Rui, Muyun Sheng, seek audience as summoned.

Palace Warriors, hold him back!

You're not in the place to speak!

Father!

I've inspected the villages that were massacred by the Charmers.

No one survived. Bodies sprawled across the land.

The sight was unbearable.

Sheng is not of our tribe and must be treated differently!

- Father, calm down! - Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, appease your anger!

Muyun He Ge!

Yelling in the palace hall!

Punish!

Guards! Throw him out of here!

Father.

What does my third brother mean by that?

Mother...

I really don't know what I should do to win Father over.

Whatever tasks Father assigns me, I always execute them to my very best.

I always think, if they were assigned to Han and Lu

how would they have approached them?

How should I handle them to please Father more than they would?

But Father...

He's never looked at me the way he looks at them.

Even when he looks at that monster, Sheng, his eyes sparkle with joy.

I only mentioned Sheng a few times and he punished me in public.

I really don't know what I should do anymore.

Your father said that affection can't be traded.

He Ge, just live your life the way it pleases you.

Mother, I have to live my life for your best interests.

You endure such hardship all alone in the palace.

Father doesn't care for you, and it hurts me to see that.

If I can't be in Father's favor...

should he one day relocate me to guard a faraway place...

I might never get to see you again.

Deep down...

I find it unbearable.

I won't let you be sent away from me.

That's why I'm so eager to become the heir apparent.

I don't believe that Father would always favor the others over me.

If he can't see Sheng for who he really is

he'd never understand that I'm the only son

who truly cared about him!

Mother, I have to ask you for a favor today.

I've been thinking about this for a very long time.

I beseech Mother to answer me today.

What is it that you'll ask of me?

I know that Muyun Sheng's mother isn't really dead.

I beg Mother to tell me where Consort Yin Rong is.

"Its protruding yet soft branches are just as complementary."

"A sight of freshness and magnificence."

"A fleeting glimpse, yet lingering fragrance."

"Whose residence is the one adorned by plum blossoms?"

"The snow enhanced the scent and its beautiful form."

"Without the snow, it loses a touch as of a blemished jade."

"Amidst the cold, I’m the first to bud."

"Which other flowers dare to bloom?"

"An Ode to Plum Blossoms," indeed.

Compared to the usual feminine perspective

this is more forceful.

It's not hard to notice an unyielding personality.

Su Yu Ning?

Who is it?

Which one of you is Su Yu Ning?

Step out and greet the prince!

How arrogant.

"Amidst the cold, I’m the first to bud."

"Which other flowers dare to bloom?"

She wants so much to become the empress?

Lady-in-waiting, Su Yu Ning, greets Your Highness.

Rise.

Su Yu Ning, the royal tutor is ill.

Father has assigned me to take over the class temporarily.

Why don't you assist me in transcribing and marking papers?

I have little talent and limited knowledge--

Say no more.

If I say you're capable of it, then you are.

What are you going to do?

Lady-in-waiting, Nanku Yue Li, greets Your Highness.

Ladies-in-waiting are inferior in knowledge.

Such a task would be too complicated and hence, I'd like to assist Yu Ning.

I beseech Your Highness to consent to it.

Nanku?

Your Highness.

Nanku Yue Li's academic performance is way above mine.

With her guidance, I wouldn't panic.