Sword Dynasty (剑王朝)

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Crown Prince.

Younger Brother Chu doesn't stay in Fengming City to enjoy comfort

but comes to Lu Mountain. Why join the crowd?

Older Brother Han, Older Brother Han!

Older Brother Han, you're back!

As a subject, and a son, we should stay by Royal Father's side to share his worries and burden.

How about you and I switch places then?

You stay with Royal Father, and I go to enjoy Fengming.

Older Brother Han, what do you mean by this?

Crown Prince, His Majesty has issued a command.

Both of you, and your friend, will greet him together.

Ding Ning.

Royal Father wants you to go inside.

Greetings, Royal Father.

If you really stand before the King of Heng one day,

what will you do?

So you are Ding Ning?

Ding Ning, kneel down quickly.

Ding Ning.

Ding Ning.

Audacious unruly commoner! You don't kneel when greeting His Majesty?

Such impertinence!

Ding Ning.

Hurry and kneel, Ding Ning. Ding Ning!

Lift your head. I want to take a good look.

Long live Your Majesty.

Since I've grown up,

I've never seen such a high status official.

I...

Now you've seen one.

Yes, I have. Yes, I have.

I heard you are the one who took the Crown Prince out of Fengming.

Your Majesty, before we left, I didn't know the Crown Prince's identity.

Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

You didn't know the Crown Prince's identity?

Right.

Until today, I thought my fellow traveler was Su Mu of the Yu Yang Sword School.

If I had known his identity, even if I had 10,000 spines,

I wouldn't have dared.

Royal Father, Ding Ning really isn't to blame.

I disguised my identity. Please punish me.

Crown Prince is kindhearted. It's all Zhou Rongmuo who should be blamed for taking the advantage.

Zhou Rongmuo?

Yes, that old bandit coveted the Bodhi Fruit from

Wu Mountain's Somkey Rain Formation in order to restore his full life.

He forced Ding Ning and me to enter the formation to get the medicine.

Unexpectedly, the formation was planted with mechanisms from Heng, Xian, Li, and Muo kingdoms.

I was able to survive only thanks to Ding Ning's help.

Under the blessing from Your Majesty, that old bandit from Zhou family trapped himself in silk cocoon.

But too bad the magic herb was destroyed, we can't submit it to Your Majesty.

You destroyed the Bodhi Fruit?

Tell me, who else was there besides Zhou Rongmuo?

There was an old man from Xian kingdom, about 60 years of age.

It seemed that he was the one that set up the formation, but Zhuo Rongmuo took advantage of it.

That senior was quite friendly and even gave us a carriage.

Old King of Xian.

- King of Xian? - If it's as you said,

he was the one that set the formation, around 60 years of age,

he could only be Old King of Xian.

It's really Heaven's blessing upon Great Heng. The Old King of Xian can't get this medicine.

He won't be a threat to us.

Great Heng will definitely win at the Deer Mountain Conference.

Royal Father, the Deer Mountain Conference is too risky,

I am willing to stay by your side to share worries and solve problems.

Ding Ning.

Come with me to Deer Mountain for the conference.

Yes.

I, commoner Ding Ning,

will do whatever I need to do.

Royal Father,

I know that it's a crime to leave Fengming without permission.

But this Deer Mountain Conference is a rare opportunity, and I don't want to miss it.

Tell me,

how much don't you want to miss it?

In the previous Deer Mountain Conference, our Great Heng wasn't as strong as we are now.

Ceding Liang Shan County is every Heng person's unspeakable shame and grievance.

Even though I was young, I was familiar with state affairs.

At the time, I immediately pledged to restore Great Heng's glory,

so that the civilians would not see families separated and never to reunite.

This Deer Mountain Conference matters to the state and our family. As the Crown Prince,

I really couldn't stay at ease inside the palace

So I disguised my identity to leave Fengming without permission. I also want to

see Royal Father's elegant style at Deer Mountain.

Deer Mountain Conference has already begun.

Muo Kingdom and Lie Kingdom have appeared early.

But, do you know why Great Heng's forces are stationed at the foot of Lu Mountain,

unlike other kingdoms that have rushed to show their forces?

Royal Father, you've said before, that there are risks in battles. Kings do not fight without preparation.

You must be waiting for the most opportune time.

What time is that?

I do not know, but this timing must be what will change the outcome of the Deer Mountain Conference.

As it is, you must return to Fengming quickly first thing tomorrow morning.

Why?

Do you realize that

I am well aware of Deer Mountain's dangers?

Even though Heng's military is strong, but there are many unexpected unknowns.

Have you ever thought about, what if I met harm at Deer Mountain,

what would you do?

Remember this,

you should safeguard Fengming and protect Great Heng's foundation.

If I met death, Han would be fighting in the battles at the front line,

you would be protecting the rear. When Heng becomes strong again,

you two brothers can together deploy the forces and trample the other three kingdoms,

fulfill my last wishes,

and establish an empire.

This heavy burden...

do you understand it?

I understand now.

I will return to Heng immediately in the early morning,

and I shall hold the rear for Royal Father.

Your Majesty.

How was the trip to get the medicine at Wu Mountain?

I have disappointed you.

Your Majesty has never disappointed me.

I want to always stay by your side.

Beloved Consort, do you remember Liang Jingmeng from ten-some years ago?

Of course.

He led Ba Mountain Sword Academy, helped the King of Heng to annihilate three kingdoms,

and ultimately was killed by the King of Heng.

Your Majesty, why have you suddenly recalled this ancient affair?

Nothing much.

I ran into someone at Wu Mountain.

He reminded me of the affairs from many years ago.

Perhaps I'm overly concerned.

Oh yes.

Has my son left for Deer Mountain along with the military?

Prince Li Ling has arrived.

I discussed with him according to your wish.

Exchanging Prince Han for the return of Prince Li Ling

is truly one stone for two birds.

First, we have Prince Li Ling back soon

so that we can prepare the proclamation of the Crown Prince.

Second, Prince Han's arrogance harms Xian Kingdom.

The people are very happy that he leaves.

Beloved Consort, do you remember when Prince Han first came to Xian kingdom?

He wasn't so unbridled and arrogant.

At this time,

when I do the exchange,

I am deliberately giving King Yuan Wu such a prince.

If he was injurious to Xian kingdom,

he would be even more harmful to Heng kingdom.

Chaos

often begins from within.

Older Brother Han, why are you here?

Young Brother Chu, you are leaving tomorrow, so please be careful along the way.

Even though Deer Mountain Conference is a rare summit,

but someone also needs to guard our rear in Heng.

Young Brother Chu, you are enthusiastic in leaving Fengming, but as a leader,

one should view the big picture. I was worried

that you are young and lack understanding.

When we first met, I was too harsh to you.

I hope you won't mind it.

Why would I? The two of us working together to help Royal Father,

our Great Heng will definitely be safeguarded.

It's getting late, go ahead and rest early.

I bid you goodnight.

Your are in a good mood, Your Highness.

Surviving a disaster, and I finally understand Royal Father's true wish.

I feel that I've gained a lot.

Are you allowed to go to Deer Mountain?

No.

Royal Father wants me to return to Fengming.

He said there are many dangers at Deer Mountain.

What if he encountered harm in Deer Mountain, there would be a successor in Fengming.

I was too childish before. I thought Royal Father didn't want me to come to Deer Mountain

because he was punishing me. Now I've finally understand

his special thoughts and wishes.

I've been the one talking.

Come, I'll toast you a cup.

Thank you for taking care of me in this trip.

You are too complimenting, Your Highness.

As a subject, it's my duty to protect you, Your Highness.

However, you didn't know that i was the Crown Prince.

Also, I want to ask you.

Did you already guess that old bandit Zhou Rongmuo was going to kidnap you?

Instead of saying he kidnapped me, I'd rather say that I cheated him into kidnapping me.

You have shown honesty with me, so I don't want to hid something from you.

My real purpose for this trip is to get the Bodhi Fruit to cure my Teacher.

Didn't the Bodhi Fruit

get destroyed by that old bandit Zhou Rongmuo?

Zhou Rongmuo destroyed a faked one.

Actually, I lured Zhuo Rongmuo.

I knew he was not a righteous person. Therefore, in my letter to you previously,

I emphasized the dangers of this trip.

No wonder, you repeatedly asked me in the letter on whether I was prepared and ready.

I should have submitted this Bodhi Fruit when I met His Majesty.

But I had a secret wish and didn't show it to him.

You've treated me with sincerity.

I don't want to hide it from you.

Is your teacher White Goat Cave's Cave Master Xue Wangxu?

Yes.

I've heard of his legendary feats.

If you can trust me, give me this magic medicine.

I will take it to him for you tomorrow.

Your Highness, you don't fault me?

We already ruined Old King of Xian's plan.

I don't think Royal Father will mind where this medicine goes.

Besides, I wouldn't tell him either.

You have show grace to me, Your Highness.