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00:00:00I was a fisher on the river. One day, I pulled an old man with a gray beard out of
00:00:04the river.
00:00:07Wow, looks like I caught a big one today. Whoa, what on earth is this?
00:00:14Young lady, just take me back and you'll have endless wealth and glory.
00:00:19Oh my god, is this the legendary carp spirit?
00:00:27Help! I said take me back to the palace, not send me to meet the reaper!
00:00:35Oh no, he wasn't a carp spirit after all.
00:00:52Hey, old man! Don't die on me!
00:01:05Still unconscious? Forgive me!
00:01:12The reaper. Turns out it's a woman.
00:01:18I'm sorry, old man. I thought you were a river spirit. From now on, I will never listen to those
00:01:23customers spouting nonsense.
00:01:29I am no spirit, but I am just as powerful.
00:01:35Oh? Anyone can brag. Who exactly are you, old man?
00:01:43Truth be told, I am the reigning emperor. I had an accident traveling incognito, fell into the river, and drifted
00:01:51all night.
00:01:52Luckily, you fished me out, young lady. You did a great service, saving my life.
00:01:56As long as you escort me back, you can have any reward you desire. I can even make you a
00:02:01princess if you wish.
00:02:08Has this guy lost his mind from the water?
00:02:11My grandfather was like this in his later years, too.
00:02:14One minute he claimed to be a god, and the next he said he was a fish.
00:02:19For old folks like him, I know exactly what to do. You just have to humor them.
00:02:29Yes, your majesty. You're soaked through. Do you want to change clothes first?
00:02:40Right. Help me get changed first, then summon the imperial physician.
00:02:48Why does my face hurt this much?
00:03:07Uncle Simon, this old man fell in the river. Help him change into something dry, and lend him some clothes.
00:03:22Who is this old man?
00:03:24He can't even dress himself.
00:03:25I tried to help him, and he complained my hands were too rough.
00:03:40Tell her to come in and help me dress.
00:03:45You shameless old man!
00:03:47Asking an unmarried young woman to dress you?
00:03:50I'll teach you a lesson!
00:03:53Calm down, Uncle Simon.
00:03:54He's clearly not in his right mind.
00:03:58Palace maids have always dressed me.
00:04:01How does that make me shameless?
00:04:04Never mind.
00:04:05I won't argue with you.
00:04:21Maid,
00:04:22when will you take me back?
00:04:25Where do you live?
00:04:26The capital!
00:04:27What?
00:04:28Sir, do you even know how far the capital is from here?
00:04:33Then take me to the city.
00:04:35How do we get there?
00:04:37I wouldn't know.
00:04:39I have always traveled by carriage.
00:04:41This old man has really lost his mind.
00:04:49Goodman,
00:04:50let us eat first.
00:04:51We can talk about getting you home later.
00:04:56Besides catching fish,
00:04:58I am also great at cooking them.
00:05:11Smells delicious.
00:05:12Erika,
00:05:13you have not made fish soup in ages.
00:05:14You must be in a good mood today.
00:05:17I pulled a drowning old man from the river today.
00:05:19I made this to warm him up.
00:05:20He is totally confused.
00:05:22He cannot even remember his name or home.
00:05:31Avert your eyes!
00:05:32How dare you stare at me!
00:05:39Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
00:05:50Have you heard?
00:05:52Erika took in an old man claiming he's the emperor?
00:05:55He has definitely lost his mind.
00:06:00Guys,
00:06:01have you heard anything about a missing old man lately?
00:06:07Are you sure he is not faking it just to freeload food off you?
00:06:12Just let him be.
00:06:13Feeding him will not make us go broke.
00:06:25He snores louder than thunder.
00:06:28How is anyone supposed to sleep?
00:06:53How is anyone supposed to sleep?
00:06:58Uh...
00:06:58What he said could be true.
00:07:13What would you two like to eat?
00:07:15We heard.
00:07:17You took in a drowning old man recently.
00:07:27You are looking for him?
00:07:33You are looking for him?
00:08:02No need to be so formal, Erick.
00:08:06You see?
00:08:08I was telling the truth.
00:08:12Are they really your family?
00:08:14Why do you look like you do not know them?
00:08:19I command thousands of elite troops.
00:08:21I mean thousands of servants.
00:08:22How am I supposed to know all of them?
00:08:24These men must work for one of my sons.
00:08:26There is no mistake.
00:08:32Is he really the emperor?
00:08:36Our master is not right in the head.
00:08:39Just play along with him.
00:08:41I knew it.
00:08:42If he is the emperor,
00:08:44then I am the king of heaven.
00:08:47Master, it is getting late.
00:08:48Let's get going.
00:08:50It is already dark.
00:08:52You two must have traveled a long way.
00:08:53Eat something before you go.
00:08:57Let me tell you.
00:08:58If you pass this up,
00:08:59you will never find fish this delicious anywhere else.
00:09:14I told you it was delicious.
00:09:19Fair maid.
00:09:20You took such good care of our master.
00:09:22My master will surely reward you.
00:09:24Please come with us.
00:09:27Just take my boat.
00:09:29I'll take you there myself.
00:09:52What?
00:09:53What are you doing?
00:09:55Forgive us.
00:09:56Old man,
00:09:56when you fell off the boat,
00:09:58we thought you died.
00:09:59Who knew you would be so hard to kill?
00:10:02This is regicide!
00:10:03Your entire lineage will be executed for this!
00:10:06Who is behind this?
00:10:07Hmm.
00:10:09Ignore him, Wayne.
00:10:11Tonight,
00:10:11we will silence every witness here.
00:10:13No one will ever know.
00:10:19Siris,
00:10:20please do not be reckless.
00:10:21I'm just a fisherman.
00:10:23This has nothing to do with me.
00:10:26Please just let me go.
00:10:28That's the price for sticking your nose into this.
00:10:30You chose to take him in.
00:10:31Anyone who was involved in this mess isn't leaving here alive.
00:10:33Shame about your talent for cooking fish.
00:10:35If you were smart,
00:10:36you would have stayed out of this.
00:10:38Let her go!
00:10:40Stop threatening an innocent woman!
00:10:45We've been spotted!
00:10:47Kill them now!
00:10:53Damn it!
00:10:55The food was spiked!
00:10:59You drugged the food!
00:11:19Look who is talking about crooked ends!
00:11:21I am a legitimate business owner!
00:11:24Powerless commoners like us
00:11:25must have ways to defend ourselves!
00:11:29Erica,
00:11:30how did you figure out
00:11:31these two were up to no good?
00:11:36I have run my river stall for years.
00:11:38The docks are full of shady characters
00:11:40and I have seen all sorts of people.
00:11:42When they saw you,
00:11:43it was not relief I saw.
00:11:44Instead,
00:11:45they immediately gripped their weapons through their bags.
00:11:47A murderous look flashed in their eyes.
00:11:48Simon and I noticed
00:11:49something was wrong immediately.
00:11:51Once the food was ready,
00:11:51we secretly applied sleeping powder
00:11:53to the rims of their bowls
00:11:54and the tips of their chopsticks.
00:11:55So when we sat down to eat,
00:11:56they suspected nothing.
00:11:58After that,
00:11:58I volunteered to escort them home.
00:12:00But I was actually keeping watch.
00:12:02If we had been mistaken,
00:12:03we would have simply apologized to their master.
00:12:06But since we were right,
00:12:08well,
00:12:09we just saved your life again.
00:12:11Will you make me a lord this time?
00:12:15They actually want me dead.
00:12:18They've tried to kill me again and again.
00:12:21How could I have been so blind?
00:12:23Hey, please do not cry.
00:12:25A man of your age should not cry.
00:12:26I was only joking earlier.
00:12:28You do not need to make me a lord.
00:12:29Of course you will be one.
00:12:31Once I deal with those traitors,
00:12:32I will not only make you a lord,
00:12:34but grant you a hereditary title.
00:12:36Save it for when we get back.
00:12:38You are rambling again.
00:12:45Let's see you escape now.
00:12:47When they wake up,
00:12:48we'll question them properly.
00:12:49It is useless.
00:12:50Anyone sent to kill me is ready to die.
00:12:52Once they wake up,
00:12:53if they cannot escape,
00:12:54they will kill themselves.
00:12:55What do we do?
00:12:56We finally caught them alive.
00:12:57We cannot just sit and watch them die.
00:12:59First,
00:12:59I must return to the capital
00:13:01and find the commander
00:13:02of the Imperial Guards.
00:13:03That man is fiercely loyal to me
00:13:05and would never betray me.
00:13:06Come on.
00:13:07You were pushed into the river
00:13:08right under his nose.
00:13:09How is he reliable?
00:13:10And quit talking like an emperor already.
00:13:11You are just inviting
00:13:12the assassins to kill us.
00:13:13Goodman,
00:13:14you had better change your name.
00:13:15They are in the shadows
00:13:15and we are in the open.
00:13:16We must be careful.
00:13:22Call me Arthur Crown, then.
00:13:24Why bother with a fake name?
00:13:25Just call yourself the emperor.
00:13:27This old man is hopeless.
00:13:36They are dead.
00:13:38I was right,
00:13:39was I not?
00:13:40Once their mission failed
00:13:41if they couldn't escape,
00:13:42they were as good as dead.
00:13:44Besides knowing one of them
00:13:45was Jason Cole,
00:13:46we have no idea
00:13:47who was trying to have you killed.
00:13:48There is no need to investigate.
00:13:50Those with the best claim
00:13:51to the throne
00:13:51are the most suspicious.
00:13:52One of my sons
00:13:53must be behind this.
00:13:54Prince Dylan and Prince Eden
00:13:55are both lords in the capital
00:13:56where their power
00:13:57is deeply entrenched.
00:13:58Only Prince Ryan,
00:13:59my youngest son,
00:14:00was exiled to a remote thief
00:14:01long ago
00:14:01which actually makes him
00:14:02the safest choice.
00:14:03I have made my decision.
00:14:04I'll go to my youngest son first.
00:14:06The waterway is faster.
00:14:07Since Uncle Simon is rowing,
00:14:09he can take us south together.
00:14:27Arthur,
00:14:27how can you be sure
00:14:29your youngest son
00:14:30is not harboring a grudge
00:14:31and plotting your murder?
00:14:32You did exile him
00:14:34to that distant place.
00:14:38You do not understand
00:14:40the situation.
00:14:40Security around me
00:14:41is airtight.
00:14:42Anyone who could infiltrate
00:14:43the Imperial Gods
00:14:44must have enormous power.
00:14:46Ryan has been at his fee
00:14:47for years.
00:14:48He lost such capabilities
00:14:49long ago.
00:14:50Besides,
00:14:51my youngest son
00:14:52has always been straightforward.
00:14:54He's too honest
00:14:55to scheme against anyone.
00:14:56There's no way he'd rebel.
00:14:59So you are just
00:15:00exploiting a decent man.
00:15:02He had no share
00:15:02in the wealth and glory,
00:15:03yet you seek him
00:15:04the moment you fall from grace.
00:15:19People say this place
00:15:20is lawless.
00:15:21Full of ruthless criminals.
00:15:23Looking at it now,
00:15:24that is clearly
00:15:25not the case.
00:15:28This old man
00:15:29doesn't even know
00:15:30his own son's land.
00:15:35Excuse me,
00:15:36which way is
00:15:37Prince Ryan's estate?
00:15:38Are you here for justice
00:15:40or just for grain?
00:15:43What is the difference?
00:15:44If you seek justice,
00:15:46His Highness holds court
00:15:47for an hour every day
00:15:48specifically to receive petitions.
00:15:50If you need food and grain,
00:15:52register at the local office.
00:15:53Anyone living in this district
00:15:54can receive rations
00:15:55for their family,
00:15:56along with seeds
00:15:57for their crops.
00:15:58Judging by how you talk,
00:16:00Prince Ryan really seems
00:16:01like a kind man.
00:16:04You must be from out of town
00:16:06if you have not heard
00:16:07of Prince Ryan.
00:16:08His Highness is
00:16:09the Emperor's own son
00:16:10and has been
00:16:11our great saviour.
00:16:12Yes,
00:16:13every household
00:16:14has an altar
00:16:15to pray for him.
00:16:16We pray for his health
00:16:17and for his long life
00:16:19so that he may keep
00:16:20the people of this region
00:16:21safe and sound.
00:16:23I have not even
00:16:24earned that much respect,
00:16:25but this ungrateful son
00:16:26of mine already has.
00:16:27They even built altars
00:16:28for him.
00:16:56are you visiting
00:16:58from out of town?
00:17:00Goodman,
00:17:00we are here to find
00:17:01Prince Ryan.
00:17:02This gentleman
00:17:03is a distant relative
00:17:04of the prince.
00:17:05We have come to seek
00:17:05his help.
00:17:06Prince Ryan,
00:17:07he's a really great man.
00:17:08He spent years building
00:17:09canals and improving
00:17:10the farmland.
00:17:11He transformed
00:17:12this barren wasteland
00:17:13into a land of abundance.
00:17:14He certainly did.
00:17:16He reformed
00:17:16the local government
00:17:17and kept the law in check.
00:17:19Life is much better
00:17:20for us now.
00:17:21We are all grateful
00:17:21for the grace of the prince
00:17:22and his father,
00:17:23our emperor.
00:17:26Ryan,
00:17:27I long forgotten son.
00:17:30If you head straight
00:17:31to his estate,
00:17:32you might miss him.
00:17:33At this hour,
00:17:34he's always in the fields.
00:17:35Just follow this road ahead.
00:17:37He is at the largest
00:17:38rice field.
00:17:56Which one is
00:17:57Prince Ryan?
00:18:06I expected
00:18:07someone much older.
00:18:08He is clearly
00:18:09a handsome young man.
00:18:24Father.
00:18:35This is outrageous!
00:18:37Traitors like these
00:18:39deserve death
00:18:40by anyone!
00:18:47You both have shown
00:18:48great honor.
00:18:49You saved my father's
00:18:50lifetime and again.
00:18:51Words cannot express
00:18:52my gratitude.
00:18:54Please accept my bow.
00:18:56You are too kind,
00:18:57your highness.
00:18:57Now that we've brought
00:18:58him safely,
00:18:59Uncle Simon and I are done.
00:19:01We'll leave tomorrow.
00:19:12You cannot leave!
00:19:13I will take you to the capital
00:19:14and make you a princess!
00:19:27So comfortable.
00:19:28I have spent most of my life
00:19:30on the river.
00:19:30I am just a rough boatman
00:19:32always braving the wind and rain.
00:19:34I never expected to see
00:19:35the day I could live
00:19:35like a wealthy man
00:19:36with servants waiting on me.
00:19:44The emperor is super paranoid
00:19:46right now.
00:19:47He trusts no one
00:19:48except us two.
00:19:50So Prince Ryan
00:19:51has to treat us well.
00:19:55I recently introduced
00:19:56this new crop variety.
00:19:58This year's harvest
00:19:59will definitely double.
00:20:00The yield is high
00:20:01and the grain is excellent.
00:20:04Excellent.
00:20:05Feeding the people
00:20:06shows true leadership.
00:20:10And repaying what you owe
00:20:11is just the right thing to do.
00:20:12You have three days
00:20:13to return the farmer's money
00:20:15or face severe punishment.
00:20:16You are incredibly wise,
00:20:18your highness.
00:20:18You're a truly fair lord.
00:20:19He handles cases
00:20:20fairly and carefully.
00:20:21very methodical.
00:20:25My calm, humble son,
00:20:27Prince Ryan
00:20:28has actually achieved
00:20:31such great things
00:20:32here in this remote land.
00:20:35I completely misjudged him before.
00:20:45Erica, add more chili peppers.
00:20:48Well, I absolutely love
00:20:50your bold local dishes.
00:20:52They are far better
00:20:53than palace feasts.
00:20:55You got it.
00:20:56Just wait and see.
00:20:57I guarantee
00:20:57it will make you sweat.
00:21:05What are the prince
00:21:07and that man doing?
00:21:08Look away.
00:21:09Pretend you saw nothing.
00:21:13Erica, just look at this scene.
00:21:15The father is peeling garlic,
00:21:17the son is chopping wood,
00:21:19and the wife is cooking.
00:21:21You three look just like a family.
00:21:29Uncle Simon,
00:21:30stop talking nonsense.
00:21:31His highness is royalty.
00:21:32I am just an ordinary fisher.
00:21:34We belong to different worlds.
00:21:37If word of this gets out,
00:21:39we could lose our heads.
00:21:59Sigh.
00:22:00Why has my escort not arrived yet?
00:22:03Assassins keep coming in waves.
00:22:05I am going to die out here
00:22:06sooner or later.
00:22:16Kill them all!
00:22:18Leave no one alive!
00:22:21Leave my father alone!
00:22:33Protect me!
00:22:44Father,
00:22:46go now!
00:22:47You ask for death?
00:22:57Fall back!
00:23:07Ryan, my dear son!
00:23:09Are you hurt?
00:23:11I am fine.
00:23:14As long as you are safe,
00:23:16father.
00:23:33My son,
00:23:34your life is too precious.
00:23:35How could you risk yourself like this?
00:23:38Quickly,
00:23:39send someone else to protect me.
00:23:47Father,
00:23:48your life is the one that truly matters.
00:23:49As your son and your subject,
00:23:51I would gladly give my life for you.
00:23:52Nonsense!
00:23:53Stop talking about dying!
00:23:54You will rule the empire one day!
00:23:56How can you just die?
00:24:04I...
00:24:05I will take my leave now.
00:24:14Sigh.
00:24:16What a blockhead.
00:24:17Shouldn't he swear his loyalty right now
00:24:19and at least pretend to decline?
00:24:20No wonder he has been stuck in this wasteland
00:24:22and forgotten by everyone all these years.
00:24:30Erika,
00:24:31for the past few days,
00:24:33I have been meaning to ask you,
00:24:35do you want to be a princess
00:24:37or do you want to be my daughter-in-law?
00:24:40So his majesty actually heard
00:24:42what Uncle Simon said that day.
00:24:46No offense, your majesty,
00:24:47but I have no desire to live a life
00:24:49full of constant fear.
00:24:50If you truly wish to reward me,
00:24:51just give me some food and money.
00:24:53I would rather live a free and easy life.
00:25:03You make a fair point.
00:25:05If you actually became my daughter-in-law,
00:25:08it would be highly improper
00:25:09to have you cook fish for me every day.
00:25:15He is always thinking about his next meal.
00:25:18What a gluttonous old man.
00:25:28If anyone dares to harm our prince,
00:25:31we will fight them to the death.
00:25:32That is right.
00:25:33Protect the prince
00:25:34and protect the emperor.
00:25:36Charge!
00:25:38Charge!
00:25:53With a defense like this,
00:25:54not even a single fly could get through.
00:26:10After two weeks of such a massive search,
00:26:13the imperial escort has finally arrived.
00:26:26Your majesty,
00:26:27now that you are safe,
00:26:29I can finally rest in peace.
00:26:35That is enough.
00:26:36Stop all this weeping.
00:26:38If anyone deserves thanks,
00:26:40it's Erica.
00:26:41Without her,
00:26:41I'd be dead ten times over.
00:26:54Thank you for saving the life of the emperor.
00:26:56I shall never forget your kindness.
00:26:58It was nothing.
00:27:00Please stand up,
00:27:01Commander Wood.
00:27:14Listen to my decree.
00:27:16We return to the capital at once.
00:27:23Ryan.
00:27:26You shall return with me.
00:27:31I obey your command, father.
00:27:38Your highness,
00:27:40please return to us soon.
00:27:43We cannot bear to see you leave.
00:27:52My fellow citizens,
00:27:54do not be sad.
00:27:56I will send an official of great integrity.
00:27:59I'll send an upright official
00:28:00who will treat everyone like family.
00:28:04As for Prince Ryan,
00:28:05the one you all admire,
00:28:07one thief is too small for his ambitions.
00:28:10I will entrust him with far greater duties.
00:28:14I hope he will not fail my expectations.
00:28:24It seems Prince Ryan is destined for greatness.
00:28:45It seems Prince Ryan is destined for greatness.
00:28:52I remember our first few days
00:28:53at the estate of Prince Ryan.
00:28:54That blockhead always came to me
00:28:56for advice on dealing with his father.
00:29:07He is your own father.
00:29:08How can you not know his temper and preferences?
00:29:16He is the Supreme Emperor.
00:29:19I, however,
00:29:20am just a neglected prince.
00:29:23I hardly saw my father's face growing up.
00:29:27But I notice how you interact with him, Erica,
00:29:31speaking so freely.
00:29:33Even Prince Dylan and Prince Eden,
00:29:35his favorites,
00:29:36never dare to be so casual
00:29:37in the presence of our father.
00:29:38Do you have a secret for this?
00:29:43Not a secret at all.
00:29:45I just treat the emperor
00:29:46like any ordinary elder.
00:29:48Think of how commoners
00:29:49treat the elders in their family.
00:29:51And I treat the emperor the same way.
00:29:55I understand now.
00:30:04Ryan,
00:30:05what are you doing?
00:30:07When a father is in danger,
00:30:09a son belongs by his side
00:30:10to protect him.
00:30:20Having the trust and gratitude
00:30:22of the emperor and his heir,
00:30:24a life of luxury is surely guaranteed.
00:30:26They might even grant me the title
00:30:28of the official imperial fisher.
00:30:50Your Majesty!
00:30:53Your Majesty!
00:30:58Why the panic?
00:31:01Prince Dylan has rebelled!
00:31:03The rebel forces have blocked every path to the capital.
00:31:06Prince Eden has proclaimed himself king.
00:31:15You treacherous sons!
00:31:17While I was away, is this how you guard the capital for me?
00:31:25I deserve death.
00:31:28Since the emperor was missing in the river, the factions in court have already splintered.
00:31:32Prince Dylan intends to seize the throne, while Prince Eden waits to profit from the chaos.
00:31:41A foolish dream!
00:31:43Those ungrateful and arrogant sons!
00:31:46Do they think that my empire can be toppled so easily?
00:31:53Your majesty.
00:31:54I anticipated this.
00:31:56I took the tiger tally from the capital.
00:31:58Once we escape this place, we can summon the troops to crush the rebellion.
00:32:03Good.
00:32:04Good.
00:32:05Where is the nearest army?
00:32:07The Mountain City Army is three days away.
00:32:11Father, the rebels of Prince Dylan have sealed every road out of this fief.
00:32:15We cannot leave by land.
00:32:17Our only chance is to take the river.
00:32:21However...
00:32:22However, what?
00:32:23The Imperial Guards are all landlubbers from the capital.
00:32:25They only know how to fight on land.
00:32:27None of them can handle a boat.
00:32:29If we are caught on the river, we will...
00:32:36Why are you all staring at me?
00:32:38Surely you do not expect a lowly fisher to perform a miracle?
00:32:44Honestly, the Imperial Gold is not easily earned.
00:32:49I cannot simply watch my father face such peril.
00:32:52I will protect him as we fight our way out.
00:32:56Ryan, my dear son.
00:33:01I shall protect the Emperor and the Prince with my life on our journey to the Mountain City Army.
00:33:06Sigh.
00:33:11Erika, please look at the situation.
00:33:20Fine, fine.
00:33:21Since we have come this far, I will see this through to the end.
00:33:24I always finish what I start.
00:33:26I will take everyone with me.
00:33:30Thank you, Erika.
00:33:31Thank you, Erika.
00:33:37I am in your debt, Erika.
00:33:50That boy is lucky indeed.
00:33:53As a Prince of the Realm, is he not a match for Erika?
00:33:57With the virtue and skill of Erika, any man would be blessed to have her.
00:34:05I have caused you much trouble.
00:34:10It is no trouble.
00:34:12But it is a shame that your Highness must live as a lowly fisherman with me.
00:34:18In that case, please do not call me your Highness.
00:34:22Will you call me Ryan?
00:34:23As you wish, Ryan.
00:34:25Let's board the boat.
00:34:27Yes, my darling.
00:34:30Yes, my darling.
00:35:02You are a terror on dry land, but on the water, you are a pathetic mess.
00:35:08Silence.
00:35:09I will protect the Emperor with my life.
00:35:23Forgive me.
00:35:24I...
00:35:25I have become a burden to everyone.
00:35:31You are truly good for nothing.
00:35:37Get him into the cabin at once.
00:35:39Do not let anyone suspect us.
00:35:57State your business.
00:35:58Stop the boat for an inspection.
00:36:08Officer.
00:36:10We are just humble fishers.
00:36:12We are taking the fish caught today to Lincoln Ward to sell.
00:36:42The river is closed today.
00:36:43Turn back at once.
00:36:47We have an agreement with the tavern to deliver this fresh fish.
00:36:50If we do not deliver the fish today, the fish will start to rot, and we will have to pay
00:36:54the tavern.
00:36:55Please show some mercy.
00:36:56Make an exception for us and let us pass through.
00:37:01I said no, and I mean it.
00:37:02A single basket of fish means nothing.
00:37:04Careful, or I will take your head.
00:37:13You useless brat, it is all your fault.
00:37:19If you had not insisted on this route, we wouldn't have missed the delivery.
00:37:23Now we are going to lose every penny.
00:37:32Heavens above, what am I going to do?
00:37:34I was counting on this silver to pay for my own burial.
00:37:38Now it is all gone.
00:37:52Father, please, that is enough.
00:38:00Officer, please show some mercy.
00:38:03The poor man is counting on this catch to survive until his final day.
00:38:07If this sail falls through, he will trade my life for his burial.
00:38:15Get moving, move along.
00:38:16All that noise is giving me a headache.
00:38:23Ryan, do not take it to heart.
00:38:25I was a bit too rough with you just now.
00:38:27It was only a matter of necessity.
00:38:29However, this matter stays between the three of us.
00:38:33You must never mention it again.
00:38:53I am dead.
00:38:54I am so dead.
00:38:55Am I dead for knowing a royal secret?
00:39:19All vessels and civilians are forbidden to pass.
00:39:22Stay where you are for questioning.
00:39:26This is not good.
00:39:28They must have discovered the decoy of my father.
00:39:29The five of us escaped in total secrecy.
00:39:31After leaving one man in the estate of Prince Ryan,
00:39:33he posed as the emperor to distract the rebels
00:39:35in hopes of buying us more time.
00:39:37Now it appears that the rebels have stormed the estate of Prince Ryan.
00:39:41They realize the emperor was not inside,
00:39:42and that is why they intensified the search.
00:40:11What do you think you are doing?
00:40:13You are not allowed to set up a stall here.
00:40:15Please calm down, officer.
00:40:16Since the river is closed today,
00:40:17we have nowhere else to go anyway.
00:40:18This boat is full of fresh fish caught today,
00:40:20and they will all rot by tomorrow morning.
00:40:22Why not let me cook them right here?
00:40:24You and your men can enjoy a fresh meal
00:40:25and keep yourselves warm.
00:40:27Hurry up then,
00:40:28as we are all starving.
00:40:50Officers, you have had a long day.
00:40:51Come and have a taste of the fresh catch.
00:40:54We have been camping in the wild for days
00:40:55without a single full meal.
00:40:57I am absolutely famished.
00:40:58The scent of this fish is incredible.
00:40:59I will not be polite then.
00:41:01Your majesty,
00:41:02why are you so well behaved today?
00:41:04Are you not sneaking a bite for once?
00:41:06Do not think I did not notice.
00:41:08All those fish were caught right beside the boat.
00:41:38Look, look!
00:41:43Officer, is this liquor strong enough for you?
00:41:58Jason Cole.
00:42:06That woman from the shady stall?
00:42:13So you are still alive after all.
00:42:26Stop eating everyone!
00:42:27The targets are here!
00:42:28Capture them at once!
00:42:53Down!
00:42:56Down!
00:42:58Down!
00:42:59Down!
00:43:01And you still claim you do not run a shady store!
00:43:03I will make you pay for this today!
00:43:13Ryan!
00:43:16I am fine.
00:43:19Well, I am not fine!
00:43:33Once he sets foot on land, he will be a formidable warrior once again.
00:43:37The prowess of the commander of the Imperial Guards is certainly not to be taken lightly.
00:44:07Your Majesty, I have come to save you!
00:44:11Move! Board the boat immediately!
00:44:32Uncle Simon, go!
00:44:42Uncle Simon, go!
00:44:43Kill the lights!
00:45:10Finally, we are back on my turf.
00:45:28They are hiding right here!
00:45:30The prince said that their capture would bring a massive reward!
00:45:41Erica, what do we do now?
00:45:53Your Majesty, Ryan. Follow my lead.
00:46:12What was that noise?
00:46:21Help! There are river demons in the water!
00:46:28Nooooo!
00:46:31Noooo!
00:46:38Nooo!
00:46:46Nooooo!
00:47:07What? What is that? Could river demons really exist?
00:47:21Stay back! Do not come any closer!
00:47:42Chief! You have finally returned!
00:48:05Chief! Is this band under your command?
00:48:09Yes!
00:48:11You are the chief of this crew?
00:48:19You heard them call me that, did you not?
00:48:24You are a bandit queen!
00:48:27Nonsense! We are only the anchor crew!
00:48:32Hiding a band of a thousand thieves?
00:48:35Huh?
00:48:36Somewhere in a legendary mountain!
00:48:42Commander Wood! You have been reading too many heroic fables!
00:48:55What is the matter with him?
00:48:59His pride is just wounded!
00:49:02Oh?
00:49:03He tried to play the hero just now, but he did not expect that you are far better at fighting
00:49:09than he is!
00:49:16Speaking of which, my daughter-in-law, please don't give up on my hopeless son!
00:49:22Your majesty! Are you afraid of losing a daughter-in-law, or just afraid of having no fish to eat?
00:49:28A bit of both, I suppose!
00:49:36The great Prince Ryan would never fall for a wild woman like me!
00:50:00The great Prince Ryan would never fall for a wild woman like me!
00:50:01Charge! Charge!
00:50:02Soldiers, hear my command!
00:50:04Prince Dylan and Prince Eden have betrayed the throne!
00:50:08Treason of this magnitude shall find no mercy!
00:50:10Follow me to crush this rebellion to victory!
00:50:13To victory!
00:50:31The Emperor reclaimed the army. He struck the rebels at once.
00:50:34Loyalists rallied to the throne.
00:50:36They soon destroyed the power of Prince Dylan and Prince Eden.
00:50:39The empire was secured again.
00:50:41Ryan was named the crown prince.
00:50:43With peace restored to the realm, the Emperor returned to the capital.
00:50:58Erica! Why did you choose to help me?
00:51:11So you figured out the truth after all.
00:51:22Eat, do not go hungry.
00:51:24Long ago, when I was begging with Grandfather, we passed through the territory you ruled.
00:51:27You were just a boy, newly exiled.
00:51:29Yet you were already issuing decrees that saved people like us, those with no home and little hope.
00:51:33Driven by that mercy, I gathered my strength and fought my way north.
00:51:36Armed with nothing but my skill in the water and a stubborn spirit that refused to break,
00:51:39I carved out a path through every hardship until I became the chief of the anchor crew.
00:51:42Our crew operates between light and shadow, which is why Simon and I often wore disguises.
00:51:45We posed as simple fishers and wine cellars just to seek out a few business opportunities.
00:51:48I never expected to save the Emperor by mere chance.
00:51:51I did everything possible to keep him safe, waiting for the right moment to bring him to you.
00:51:56I only wanted him to see the truth for himself, to see a prince who truly serves the common people,
00:52:00and to see the perfect order you brought to this land.
00:52:04Everything that followed was quite unexpected.
00:52:06I never thought the road would be so dangerous.
00:52:09Even less did I think you'd lose your heart to me.
00:52:12Your Highness, you are destined to be a great leader in the future.
00:52:17Knowing that makes every sacrifice I made feel worthwhile.
00:52:23Am I nothing more than a title in your eyes?
00:52:39You are the man who will one day wear the crown.
00:52:42You should marry a lady from a noble house.
00:52:43I have been free and wild for far too long.
00:52:45I only want a simple life upon the water.
00:52:47Fate brought us together, but it was not meant to last.
00:52:52Once, my only dream was to be a great ruler.
00:52:55I would lead the Empire with wisdom and bring peace to the people.
00:52:58But now, I wish that I were free.
00:53:01To wander with the woman I love.
00:53:10Your Highness, you have your own path to follow.
00:53:13And I have mine as well.
00:53:14I am going to lead the anchor crew to become the greatest power in the world,
00:53:17while you must carry the weight of your people.
00:53:23I know that I cannot make you stay.
00:53:25Go now, and I will watch you leave.
00:53:37Ryan.
00:53:38Hmm.
00:53:43When you stood in front of me that day,
00:53:46it truly meant the world to me.
00:53:54Forget it! To hell with the rules!
00:53:56I am the chief after all!
00:53:58Not some refined lady from a noble house!
00:54:00Not some refined lady from a noble house!
00:54:26Not some refined lady from a noble house!
00:54:46I really thought that you would follow that lad to the capital as Empress.
00:54:58I am the leader of the anchor crew.
00:55:00Who would want to be a wretched Empress?
00:55:02who would want to be a wretched Empress?
00:55:20I don't think I am.
00:55:20Anyway, I have secured a grand future for the anchor crew.
00:55:25A grand future?
00:55:26What kind of future?
00:55:28What kind of future?
00:55:53Chief! Chief!
00:55:56Chief! Look, so this is the future you promised the crew?
00:56:07Is this truly the child of the Crown Prince?
00:56:12Of course.
00:56:17Perfect! The future leader of our crew has the Crown Prince as his father!
00:56:21Who would ever dare to cross us now?
00:56:24Even the authorities will have to step aside for us!
00:56:35When the Emperor and the Crown Prince returned to the capital,
00:56:38they asked me what kind of reward I desired.
00:56:39I did not give them an answer.
00:56:44Because the reward that truly satisfies me is something I have already received.
00:57:06Chief! Something is wrong!
00:57:08The soldiers! The soldiers! They have surrounded the dock of our crew!
00:57:11Chief!
00:57:23Just when we finally found some peace, is it possible the remnants of Dylan and Eden have come back to
00:57:27haunt us?
00:57:27Chief!
00:57:37There is no need for panic!
00:57:39This river belongs to the Watsons!
00:58:03You are on.
00:58:11This river belongs to the Mutual Man
00:58:12You are on the way!
00:58:14Erika, since my father returned to the capital, he has been talking about how you would start showing symptoms by
00:58:18now. Your appetite must be quite poor. I searched the entire capital for this. Preserved Ginger is a miracle cure
00:58:26for nausea.
00:58:32Quite a grand spectacle, Your Highness. Bringing Ginger with the entire Imperial Guards. The Crown Prince has no place at
00:58:39this dock when he belongs on the Throne of Gold.
00:58:44The Throne of Gold is far too cold, and it is not comfortable at all. I gave you my word
00:58:49that I would protect you for life. Chopping wood and building fires is a skill I have truly mastered.
00:58:59Well, well! Do you all see this? The eye of our chief is truly sharp! The follow-up service is
00:59:07quite impressive! Even the scullery maid is delivered to the door!
00:59:22What are you waiting for? Since you are here to build fires, get to the backyard at once! Chop that
00:59:26pile of wet wood!
00:59:29Hey! I am going!
00:59:32I am going!
00:59:34I am going!
01:00:01your highness have mercy this is an urgent border report the emperor claims a headache as an excuse
01:00:06and insists that you review the matter you must make the final decision at least give it a single
01:00:09glance can you not see that i am busy the feet of erica are badly swollen today i must finish
01:00:14this
01:00:14pile of wood quickly to boil water for her foot bath he is actually boiling water for a foot bath
01:00:24to think the crown prince would perform such a chore if this news ever reaches the capital
01:00:29the old men of the censoret will certainly die of shame
01:00:38just leave the reports on that large stone once erica is finally in a deep sleep i will find the
01:00:42time to review them nothing shall interrupt her foot bath now
01:00:55chief chief look at that beggar over there why does he look exactly like that old man arthur crown
01:01:09erica quick erica quick i am here prepare for my welcome
01:01:27your majesty you belong on the throne in the capital why did you come here looking like this
01:01:36i am done with that throne it is so stiff that it is painful to sit on the palace food
01:01:41is worse than
01:01:42tasteless dishwater erica i've been starving for three whole days prepare a bowl of fish and tofu at once
01:02:05now this is the flavor that i missed since i returned to the palace those servants have served
01:02:11nothing but the most bland and hollow meals they focus only on fancy decorations everything looks
01:02:14beautiful to the eye but there is no actual flavor within my sense of taste is slowly fading away
01:02:18because of them
01:02:26you are a distinguished guest but with that look did you run away from home or are you just slacking
01:02:33off on your duties
01:02:41who cares about that in this world of oz a good meal is the only thing that counts
01:02:59erica i would like another bowl of rice drench it in that fish broth for me
01:03:09there is plenty of fish and rice for everyone
01:03:26erica while enjoying the fish you prepared these days i have come up with a flawless plan i will fire
01:03:33the head of the imperial kitchen who only knows how to make useless radish carvings you must bring the
01:03:38little one and come back to take charge once that is done ryan can finish the reports in the throne
01:03:44room
01:03:44and walk right over to the inner palace to be with you i will also get to enjoy this tofu
01:03:49fish every
01:03:50every single day life would be absolutely perfect
01:04:04your majesty i am the leader of the anchor crew not some personal cook for your family
01:04:18leading the imperial kitchen is an honor that most only dream of surely it beats the harsh life on the
01:04:24water
01:04:25i have several thousand members of my crew who rely on me to fill their bellies
01:04:29if i move to the palace for comfort do you expect them to pack their bags enter the capital and
01:04:35drain the national treasury
01:04:50father the spirit of erica is wild she loves the breeze of the open river
01:04:53she hates the high walls of the palace and what of you you are the crown prince
01:05:01i have made my decision i will simply work twice as hard i can handle the throne during the day
01:05:08and return to this dock every night sean rose fast enough for the trip so i will not feel any
01:05:14exhaustion
01:05:17your highness please show some mercy if you travel back and forth like that i am the one who will
01:05:23truly suffer
01:05:42your highness
01:05:53your highness your head is bleeding you are injured so please sit and rest
01:06:00this little bit of blood means nothing erica is in far more pain than i am
01:06:22push harder chief i can see the head now
01:06:44congratulations to you all the chief has finally given birth it is a radiant baby girl
01:06:50both mother and daughter are well wonderful i finally have a granddaughter
01:07:04i have finally gained a sweet granddaughter who will never grow a beard like my sons
01:07:16she is so beautiful her features are truly delicate
01:07:21she looks just like erica she is the perfect image of erica
01:07:24fear my imperial decree every one of the anchor crew shall receive a full year of funds for fish
01:07:29stock this reward will come from my private funds send another decree back to the capital let the
01:07:33entire nation celebrate i want every subject of the empire to share the blessing of my granddaughter
01:07:43your majesty a nationwide celebration the court will surely fall into a total uproar
01:07:50let them fume then as no one dares to oppose me send any who disagree to argue with me in
01:07:54person
01:07:54for the enemy
01:07:56ah
01:07:59ah
01:08:01ah
01:08:01ah
01:08:02a
01:08:03ah
01:08:03a
01:08:05a
01:08:06a
01:08:06a
01:08:07To be continued...
01:08:37Let the grand ship sail now!
01:08:46Look at our little chief here!
01:08:48Picking up the oar during her birthday rite!
01:08:51She has only just learned how to walk, yet she already wants to rule this river for her mother!
01:08:55Chief! Prepare for the arrival of the emperor!
01:09:02The emperor has finally finished the court session!
01:09:04After reviewing the final tax report, he did not even stop to change out of the robe!
01:09:08He has already worn out three horses and is racing through the mountain pass right now!
01:09:16My sweetheart!
01:09:18My sweetheart!
01:09:19Bring the boat to the shore now!
01:09:21I have caught a massive fish!
01:09:22That silly father of yours is almost here!
01:09:24Tonight, we will all enjoy a feast of tofu and fish!
01:09:48Erica!
01:09:49The capital is far too suffocating!
01:09:51I have left all state affairs to the ministers so that I can stay here with you for two weeks!
01:09:55Well, I will handle the firewood tonight.
01:09:58I was once just a simple fisher on this river.
01:10:01With a single cast of my neck that year, I brought in the most precious catch of my life.
01:10:07And I have guarded the only kingdom that truly matters.
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