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

Soldiers!

Carry out my orders!

Yes!

- General Cao! - Lord Man.

General, you just victoriously returned to the capital last night

and took over the city defense today.

It's my duty.

You swept and won the battle within just eight days.

General, work miracles in military operations.

You're too kind.

It's all because my master defeated Liu Bei in Xu Province

those rascals in Runan already scattered in fear after hearing about it.

They can't withstand any attacks.

I heard that Duke Cao captured Guan Yu alive

in the battle in Xu Province

and terrified Liu Bei so much that he even left his wife behind!

Is that true?

Absolutely.

That was certainly quite a show.

Lord Man, you also like to play the spectator.

I'd have to say that the best show was still here in the capital.

I rushed back anxiously but still missed the show.

Both you and Jia Xu stole the spotlight from me.

General, I'm too flattered.

By the way, has Dong Cheng confessed?

That old fellow still won't give in.

He said that he revolted on his own.

He admits to neither the involvement of His Majesty

nor his collusion with Yuan Shao.

He surely is a loyal subject.

Right, have you found the assassins you're searching for?

Wang Fu is a highly skilled fighter.

He might be one of the assassins.

As for the female assassin, I have a rough idea of who it might be.

However, I don't have enough evidence at the moment.

I mustn't take any actions recklessly.

The one you're waiting for is here.

Colonel of the Tiger Leopard Cavalry, Deng Zhan, greets Lord Man!

I've long heard of you.

He's the skilled warrior sent by Libationer Guo

from the Tiger Leopard Cavalry.

That assassin definitely won't be able to escape from him.

How is Libationer Guo doing?

Libationer Guo told me to tell you that he will soon be here.

The capital is such a mess.

I've let Libationer Guo down in completing the task he entrusted to me.

Libationer Guo already knew that you'd say so.

He told me to tell you that the more chaotic it is in the capital, the better.

The more...

It'll be hard on you to walk all the way with me to the ritual.

What's so hard about a few steps?

His Majesty's ceremonial outfit has been delivered!

Bring it in.

I'll attend to Your Majesty to have you dressed.

How are you, Prefect Xun?

I'm fine.

You're already up at dawn. How hardworking you all are.

We wouldn't dare to slack off.

Where is Sima Yi?

Him? He's not awake yet.

Carry on with your work.

- Yes. - Yes.

How are you, Prefect Xun?

You've been staying up at night to study?

I won't dare to lie to you.

I couldn't sleep because of my godbrother, Yang Ping's, case.

Therefore, I feel a bit unwell.

Please forgive me, Prefect Xun.

Diligence in studies is still the priority for the young.

General Cao Ren returned last night.

None of the bandits he caught admitted to robbing Yang Jun.

General Cao Ren returned so soon?

Thank you, Prefect Xun.

As for Yang Ping's case, the Sima family will keep investigating.

If it is helpful, my father will have to seek assistance from Duke Cao.

I believe that your father will understand the priorities.

The emperor is making offerings to the legendary Green Emperor today.

Minister Steward Kong has long been preparing for it.

He has recovered many social rites that were lost.

This is a good opportunity for the young to learn.

You should all go and take a look.

Yes.

You'll be accompanying His Majesty today!

Keep your ranks in line!

No one is to fall out of line!

Otherwise, it's regarded a serious crime for offending His Majesty!

Do you understand?

- Yes! - Yes!

Set out!

You. Lift your head up.

Set out!

Your Majesty, this way, please.

The east wind thaws the cold.

Insects in the cave slowly awaken.

The ice in the river begins to melt, and fish start to swim on the surface.

The wild geese return.

Today is the beginning of spring, and its energy lies in wood.

It's the beginning of the six climatic factors.

Cautiously abide by the rites.

Hence we welcome spring here in the suburbs of the east.

Worships are made to Green Emperor, Gou Mang!

Offerings will be made and favors delivered

down to the millions of people!

Attend to the cleansing!

Carry the scepter!

Your Majesty.

According to the rites

after the first and second offerings are made by the emperor and empress

The Minister of Works should make the final offering.

However, Minister Cao isn't present.

General Cao Ren has just rendered a new merit.

I think that General Cao Ren should make the final offering after the empress.

It's to be regarded as a commendation.

If he is to represent Minister Cao

not even the rest of the Three Excellencies and Nine Ministers

would dare vie against him.

During such times, we have to act submissive and lie low.

We mustn't allow Cao Cao's men to suspect us again.

Isn't it unlike me to be so submissive?

Trespassing into the ceremony?

Are you sick of living?

General Cao!

You're but the Administrator of Guangyang.

How dare your subordinate draw his sword before the emperor!

This is my duty, Minister Steward Kong.

Your duty?

45 Urim constellation consists of 45 stars.

They are across the southern skies.

They stretch across the sky.

Therefore the imperial guards are named after Urim to protect the emperor.

Which division are you from?

What is it called?

Which celestial sign do you correspond to?

All right, now.

The ritual will begin soon.

Minister Steward Kong has taken great pains to prepare it.

It mustn't be sabotaged by a trivial misunderstanding.

Step down!

Deng Zhan!

See? You don't have to handle some matters personally.

Your Majesty, this way, please.

The first offering!

Your Majesty, this way, please.

Serve the wine into the goblets.

Kneel.

Hold the scepter!

Lay down the scepter.

Kowtow.

Assume your positions.

All shall kneel!

The inauguration of spring in the fourth year of the Jian An Reign.

Your descendant, the emperor Liu Xie

declares to Green Emperor, cognomen Tai Hao

the offerings of food and clothing for spring.

As of the moment, all lives are awoken.

We should abide by the respected rites.

Brother!

- Second Young Master! - Zi Huan!

Brother!

Protect His Majesty!

Brother!

Save my brother quickly!

Who are you?

I'm Wang Yue!

I'm here to avenge my younger brother!

The world's best swordsman, Wang Yue?

You flatter me!

Hardly anyone still remembers me.

Could your brother be Wang Fu?

Exactly!

Wang Fu assisted Dong Cheng in the rebellion.

He was executed according to the law, so why should be be avenged?

As rangers, we care not for the law, only kinship!

Cao Cao had my brother killed.

If I kill Cao Cao's son...

it is only fair!

- Let go of my brother! - Young Mistress!

You mustn't be reckless.

Brother!

If you kill me, I still have seven brothers.

It isn't that easy to end the bloodline of the Cao family.

Don't worry about me!

You're quite a brave child.

It's a pity that... you're Cao Cao's son.

Hold on!

I'm the emperor.

I can uphold justice for you.

But you have to let Cao Pi go.

He has nothing to do with it.

The emperor wishes to save Cao Cao's son?

That's unheard of.

Wang Fu was hunted down by soldiers and shot multiple times.

He fled south to hold Princess Consort of Hongnong hostage

but was killed by her.

I witnessed it.

General Sun, didn't you also witness it?

Yes.

I also witnessed it.

Tang Ying?

I can kill him first before I kill Tang Ying!