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Royals on Her Hook
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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.
00:00:20Oh 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!
00:01:06Still unconscious? Forgive me!
00:01:11The reaper. Turns out it's a woman.
00:01:19I'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. He'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. I won't argue with you.
00:04:21Maid, when will you take me back?
00:04:25Where do you live?
00:04:26The capital!
00:04:27What? Sir, 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. I have always traveled by carriage.
00:04:41This old man has really lost his mind.
00:04:49Goodman, let us eat first.
00:04:51We can talk about getting you home later.
00:04:56Besides catching fish, I am also great at cooking them.
00:05:11Smells delicious.
00:05:12Erica, you 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!
00:05:50Have you heard?
00:05:52Erica took in an old man claiming he's the emperor.
00:05:55He has definitely lost his mind.
00:06:00Guys, have 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.
00:06:19These wooden boards are too hard.
00:06:22My back is killing me.
00:06:26He snores louder than thunder.
00:06:28How is anyone supposed to sleep?
00:06:32This fish and tofu stew tastes even better than the food in the palace.
00:06:36When I return to the palace, I will make you the head royal chef.
00:06:39Yeah, right.
00:06:40Returning to the palace?
00:06:41I think you're losing your mind.
00:06:43He is totally out of his mind.
00:06:44Stop arguing with him.
00:06:46How dare you insult me!
00:06:54I gradually realize the old man might not be crazy.
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?
00:07:34You are...
00:07:39Master, we are here to take you home.
00:07:42There are too many eyes out here.
00:07:44Please keep quiet for now.
00:07:46No.
00:08:02No need to be so formal, Eric.
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, then 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, you 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.
00:09:52I'll take you there myself.
00:09:53What?
00:09:53What are you doing?
00:09:55Forgive us.
00:09:56Old man, when you fell off the boat, we thought you died.
00:09:58Who 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, we will silence every witness here.
00:10:13No one will ever know.
00:10:19Ferris, please 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, you would have stayed out of this.
00:10:38Let her go.
00:10:40Stop threatening an innocent woman.
00:10:46We've been spotted.
00:10:47Kill them now.
00:10:53Damn it.
00:10:55The food was spiked.
00:10:59You drugged the food.
00:11:02You 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 must have ways to defend ourselves.
00:11:30Erica, how did you figure out these two were up to no good?
00:11:36I have run my river stall for years.
00:11:39The docks are full of shady characters and I have seen all sorts of people.
00:11:42When they saw you, it was not relief I saw.
00:11:44Instead, they immediately gripped their weapons through their bags.
00:11:47A murderous look flashed in their eyes.
00:11:48Simon and I noticed something was wrong immediately.
00:11:51Once the food was ready, we secretly applied sleeping powder to the rims of their bowls
00:11:54and the tips of their chopsticks.
00:11:55So when we sat down to eat, they suspected nothing.
00:11:58After that, I volunteered to escort them home.
00:12:00But I was actually keeping watch.
00:12:02If we had been mistaken, we would have simply apologized to their master.
00:12:06But since we were right...
00:12:09Well, we 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, we'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, if 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, I must return to the capital
00:13:01and find the commander of 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 right under his nose.
00:13:09How is he reliable?
00:13:10And quit talking like an emperor already.
00:13:11You are just inviting the assassins to kill us.
00:13:13Goodman, you had better change your name.
00:13:15They are in the shadows and 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, was 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 was Jason Cole,
00:13:46we have no idea who was trying to have you killed.
00:13:48There is no need to investigate.
00:13:50Those with the best claim to the throne
00:13:51are the most suspicious.
00:13:52One of my sons must be behind this.
00:13:54Prince Dylan and Prince Eden
00:13:55are both lords in the capital
00:13:56where their power is deeply entrenched.
00:13:58Only Prince Ryan, my youngest son,
00:14:00was exiled to a remote thief long ago,
00:14:01which actually makes him the 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, how can you be sure your youngest son
00:14:30is not harboring a grudge and plotting your murder?
00:14:33You did exile him to that distant place.
00:14:38You do not understand the situation.
00:14:41Security around me is airtight.
00:14:42Anyone who could infiltrate the imperial gods
00:14:44must have enormous power.
00:14:46Ryan has been at his fee for years.
00:14:48He lost such capabilities long ago.
00:14:50Besides, my youngest son has always been straightforward.
00:14:54He's too honest to scheme against anyone.
00:14:56There's no way he'd rebel.
00:15:00So you are just exploiting a decent man.
00:15:02He had no share in the wealth and glory,
00:15:03yet you seek him the moment you fall from grace.
00:15:19People say this place is lawless.
00:15:21Full of ruthless criminals.
00:15:23Looking at it now,
00:15:25that is clearly not the case.
00:15:28This old man doesn't even know his own son's land.
00:15:35Excuse me.
00:15:36Which way is Prince Ryan's estate?
00:15:38Are you here for justice or just for grain?
00:15:43What is the difference?
00:15:44If you seek justice,
00:15:46His Highness holds court for 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 for their family,
00:15:56along with seeds for their crops.
00:15:58Judging by how you talk,
00:16:00Prince Ryan really seems like a kind man.
00:16:04You must be from out of town
00:16:06if you have not heard of Prince Ryan.
00:16:08His Highness is the Emperor's own son
00:16:10and has been our great savior.
00:16:12Yes.
00:16:13Every household has an altar to pray for him.
00:16:16We pray for his health and for his long life
00:16:19so that he may keep the people of this region safe and sound.
00:16:23I have not even earned that much respect,
00:16:25but this ungrateful son of mine already has.
00:16:27They even built altars for him.
00:16:56Are you visiting
00:16:58from out of town?
00:17:00Goodman, we are here to find Prince Ryan.
00:17:02This gentleman is a distant relative of the Prince.
00:17:05We have come to seek his help.
00:17:06Prince Ryan?
00:17:07He's a really great man.
00:17:08He spent years building canals and improving the farmland.
00:17:11He transformed this barren wasteland into a land of abundance.
00:17:14He certainly did.
00:17:16He reformed the local government and kept the law in check.
00:17:19Life is much better for us now.
00:17:21We are all grateful for the grace of the Prince and his father, our Emperor.
00:17:26Ryan, my long forgotten son.
00:17:30If you head straight to his estate you might miss him.
00:17:33At this hour he's always in the fields.
00:17:35Just follow this road ahead.
00:17:37He is at the largest rice field.
00:17:56Which one is Prince Ryan?
00:18:06I expected someone much older.
00:18:09He is clearly a handsome young man.
00:18:23Father.
00:18:34This is outrageous!
00:18:38Traitors like these deserve death by anyone!
00:18:47You both have shown great honor.
00:18:49You saved my father's life time and again.
00:18:51Words cannot express my gratitude.
00:18:54Please accept my bow.
00:18:56You are too kind, your highness.
00:18:57Now that we've brought him safely, Uncle 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 and make you a princess!
00:19:27So comfortable.
00:19:28I have spent most of my life on the river.
00:19:30I am just a rough boatman always braving the wind and rain.
00:19:34I never expected to see the day I could live like a wealthy man with servants waiting on
00:19:38me.
00:19:44The emperor is super paranoid right now.
00:19:47He trusts no one.
00:19:49Except us two.
00:19:50So Prince Ryan has to treat us well.
00:19:55I recently introduced this new crop variety.
00:19:58This year's harvest will definitely double.
00:20:00The yield is high and the grain is excellent.
00:20:04Excellent.
00:20:05Feeding the people shows true leadership.
00:20:10And repaying what you owe is just the right thing to do.
00:20:12You have three days to return the farmer's money.
00:20:15Or face severe punishment.
00:20:16You are incredibly wise, your highness.
00:20:18You're a truly fair lord.
00:20:19He handles cases fairly and carefully.
00:20:22Very methodical.
00:20:25My calm, humble son, Prince Ryan, has actually achieved such great things here in this remote
00:20:34land.
00:20:35I completely misjudged him before.
00:20:45Erica, add more chili peppers.
00:20:48Well, I absolutely love your bold local dishes.
00:20:52They are far better than palace feasts.
00:20:55You got it.
00:20:56Just wait and see.
00:20:56I guarantee it will make you sweat.
00:21:05What are the prince and 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, stop 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, we could lose our heads.
00:21:59I am going to die out here sooner or later.
00:22:00Cy, why has my escort not arrived yet?
00:22:03Assassins keep coming in waves.
00:22:05I am going to die out here sooner or later.
00:22:17Kill them all!
00:22:18Leave no one alive!
00:22:21Leave my father alone!
00:22:33Protect me!
00:22:36Protect me!
00:22:44Father!
00:22:46Go now!
00:22:47You ask for death!
00:22:49You ask for death!
00:22:52You hit that!
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, father.
00:23:33My son, your life is too precious.
00:23:35How could you risk yourself like this?
00:23:38Quickly, send someone else to protect me.
00:23:47Father, your life is the one that truly matters.
00:23:49As your son and your subject, I 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.
00:24:14Cy.
00:24:16What a blockhead.
00:24:17Shouldn't he swear his loyalty right now and at least pretend to decline?
00:24:20No wonder he has been stuck in this wasteland and forgotten by everyone all these years.
00:24:31Erica, for the past few days I have been meaning to ask you.
00:24:35Do you want to be a princess or do you want to be my daughter-in-law?
00:24:40So his majesty actually heard what Uncle Simon said that day.
00:24:46No offense your majesty, but I have no desire to live a life full of constant fear.
00:24:50If you truly wish to reward me, just 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, it would be highly improper to have you cook fish for me
00:25:10every day.
00:25:16He is always thinking about his next meal.
00:25:18What a gluttonous old man.
00:25:28If anyone dares to harm our prince, we will fight them to the death.
00:25:32That is right!
00:25:33Protect the prince and protect the emperor!
00:25:36Charge!
00:25:37Charge!
00:25:53With a defense like this, not even a single fly could get through.
00:26:10After two weeks of such a massive search, the imperial escort has finally arrived.
00:26:26Your majesty, now that you are safe, I can finally rest in peace.
00:26:35That is enough. Stop all this weeping.
00:26:38If anyone deserves thanks, it's Erica. Without her, I'd be dead ten times over.
00:26:54Thank you for saving the life of the emperor. I shall never forget your kindness.
00:26:58It was nothing. Please stand up, Commander Wood.
00:27:15Listen to my decree. We 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.
00:27:44We cannot bear to see you leave!
00:27:52My fellow citizens, do not be sad.
00:27:56I will send an official of great integrity.
00:27:58I'll send an upright official who will treat everyone like family.
00:28:04As for Prince Ryan, the one you all admire, one 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.
00:28:19I will entrust him with far greater duties.
00:28:44I will have another.
00:28:46You'll see his love is too small for him.
00:28:46I wish I was too small for the first time.
00:28:48You must be the best.
00:28:48I wish I could be the first day.
00:28:49Unlike the first time, I was in charge of the first time.
00:28:52I remember our first few days at the estate of Prince Ryan.
00:28:55That blockhead always came to me for advice on dealing with his father.
00:29:07He is your own father. How can you not know his temper and preferences?
00:29:17He is the Supreme Emperor. I, however, am just a neglected prince.
00:29:23I hardly saw my father's face growing up. But I notice how you interact with him, Erica, speaking so freely.
00:29:33Even Prince Dylan and Prince Eden, his favorites, never dared to be so casual in the presence of our father.
00:29:39Do you have a secret for this?
00:29:43Not a secret at all. I just treat the emperor like any ordinary elder.
00:29:47Think of how commoners treat the elders in their family. And I treat the emperor the same way.
00:29:55I understand now.
00:30:05Ryan, what are you doing?
00:30:07When a father is in danger, a son belongs by his side to protect him.
00:30:20Having the trust and gratitude of the emperor and his heir, a life of luxury is surely guaranteed.
00:30:26They might even grant me the title of the official imperial fisher.
00:30:32the Leonard lentils.
00:30:40The End
00:30:41The End
00:30:50Your Majesty.
00:30:58Why the panic?
00:31:01Prince Dylan has rebelled.
00:31:03The rebel forces have blocked every path to the capital.
00:31:07Prince 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, I 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! Good! Where 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.
00:32:53I will protect him as we fight our way out.
00:32:57Ryan!
00:32:57My 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.
00:33:17Sigh.
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.
00:33:51That 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, but 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.
00:35:02You 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.
00:35:38Get 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!
00:37:14It 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!
00:37:32What 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!
00:38:16Move along!
00:38:16All that noise is giving me a headache!
00:38:24Ryan, 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.
00:38:30However, 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!
00:38:56Am 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, he 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, and 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, we have nowhere else to go anyway.
00:40:18This boat is full of fresh fish caught today, and 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 and keep yourselves warm.
00:40:27Hurry up then, as we are all starving!
00:40:50We have been camping in the wild for days without a single full meal. I am absolutely famished!
00:40:58The scent of this fish is incredible! I will not be polite then!
00:41:01Your majesty, why 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.
00:41:39Look, look, 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! The targets are here! Capture them at once!
00:42:40You are still alive after all.
00:42:41You are still alive after all.
00:42:42You are still alive after all.
00:42:54Down.
00:42:57Down.
00:42:59Down.
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.
00:43:18Well, I am not fine!
00:43:20I am fine!
00:43:34Once he sets foot on land, he will be a formidable warrior once again.
00:43:37The prowess of the Commander of the Imperial Gods is certainly not to be taken lightly.
00:43:41I am fine!
00:43:52I am fine!
00:43:56I am fine!
00:44:07Your majesty, I have come to save you!
00:44:11Move! Board the boat immediately!
00:44:32Uncle Simon, go!
00:44:43Kill the lights!
00:45:10Finally, we are back on my turf.
00:45:29They are hiding right here!
00:45:30The prince said that their capture would bring a massive reward!
00:45:41Perica, 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!
00:46:33Ah!
00:46:36Whoa!
00:46:46Whoa!
00:47:07What? What is that?
00:47:10Could 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?
00:48:19Chief! You 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?
00:48:37Somewhere in a legendary mountain.
00:48:42Commander Wood, you have been reading too many heroic fables.
00:48:56What 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.
00:50:00Charge! Charge!
00:50:03Soldiers, hear my command!
00:50:04Prince Dylan and Prince Eden have betrayed the throne!
00:50:08Preason of this magnitude shall find no mercy!
00:50:09Follow me to crush this rebellion to victory!
00:50:13To victory!
00:50:31The Emperor reclaimed the army.
00:50:33He 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.
00:50:38The 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!
00:51:00Why did you choose to help me?
00:51:11So you figured out the truth after all.
00:51:22Eat.
00:51:22Do 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
00:51:33hope.
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 a mere chance.
00:51:52I did everything possible to keep him safe, waiting for the right moment to bring him
00:51:55to you.
00:51:56I only wanted him to see the truth for himself, to see a prince who truly serves the common
00:51:59people, and 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, and I have mine as well.
00:53:14I am going to lead the anchor crew to become the greatest power in the world, while you
00:53:19must 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...
00:53:42When you stood in front of me that day, it truly meant the world to me.
00:53:54Forget it.
00:53:55To hell with the rules.
00:53:56I am the chief after all.
00:53:58Not some refined lady from a noble house.
00:54:27Then, she walked in front of me that day that I came to the other side.
00:54:30The Venture
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. Who would want to be a wretched empress?
00:55:20Anyway, I've secured a grand future for the anchor crew.
00:55:24A grand future? What kind of future?
00:55:54Chief! Chief! 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! Who would ever dare to cross
00:56:23us now?
00:56:23Even the authorities will have to step aside for us!
00:56:35When the emperor and the crown prince returned to the capital, they 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! The soldiers! The soldiers! They have surrounded the dock of our crew!
00:57:13the cheered radar to York and now. The children while the walking, Jender robots fall out there.
00:57:22Gubernator,引 Phillip.
00:57:23Just when we finally found some peace,
00:57:25is it possible the remnants of Dylan and Eden have come back to Haunt us?
00:57:37There is no need for panic
00:57:39This river belongs
00:57:41To the Watsons
00:58:14Erica, since my father returned to the capital
00:58:16He has been talking about how you would start showing symptoms by now
00:58:19Your appetite must be quite poor
00:58:22I searched the entire capital for this
00:58:24Preserved ginger is a miracle cure for nausea
00:58:32Quite a grand spectacle, your highness
00:58:34Bringing ginger with the entire imperial guards
00:58:37The crown prince has no place at this dock
00:58:40When he belongs on the throne of gold
00:58:44The throne of gold is far too cold
00:58:46And it is not comfortable at all
00:58:48I gave you my word
00:58:50That I would protect you for life
00:58:53Chopping wood and building fires
00:58:54Is a skill I have truly mastered
00:58:59Well, well
00:59:00Do you all see this?
00:59:02The eye of our chief is truly sharp
00:59:05The follow-up service is quite impressive
00:59:08Even the scullery maid is delivered to the door
00:59:22What are you waiting for?
00:59:24Since you are here to build fires
00:59:25Get to the backyard at once
00:59:26Chop that pile of wet wood
00:59:29Hey, I am going
00:59:55Hey, I am going
01:00:01Your highness
01:00:02Have mercy
01:00:02This is an urgent border report
01:00:04The emperor claims a headache as an excuse
01:00:06And insists that you review the matter
01:00:07You must make the final decision
01:00:08At least give it a single glance
01:00:09Can you not see that I am busy?
01:00:11The feet of Erica are badly swollen today
01:00:13I must finish this pile of wood quickly
01:00:15To boil water for her foot bath
01:00:23He is actually boiling water for a foot bath
01:00:24To think the crown prince would perform such a chore
01:00:27If 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
01:00:40Once Erica is finally in a deep sleep
01:00:42I will find the time to review them
01:00:44Nothing shall interrupt her foot bath now
01:00:53Chief
01:00:56Chief
01:00:57Look at that beggar over there
01:00:59Why does he look exactly like that old man
01:01:01Arthur crown?
01:01:09Erica quick
01:01:10Erica quick
01:01:12I am here
01:01:14Prepare for my welcome
01:01:26Your majesty
01:01:27You belong on the throne in the capital
01:01:30Why did you come here looking like this?
01:01:36I am done with that throne
01:01:38It is so stiff that it is painful to sit on
01:01:41The palace food is worse than tasteless dishwater
01:01:43Erica
01:01:43I've been starving for three whole days
01:01:45Prepare a bowl of fish and tofu at once
01:02:05Now this is the flavor that I missed
01:02:07Now this is the flavor that I missed
01:02:16My sense of taste is slowly fading away because of them
01:02:25You are a distinguished guest
01:02:28But with that look
01:02:29Did you run away from home?
01:02:32Or are you just slacking off on your duties?
01:02:41Who cares about that?
01:02:43In this world of ours
01:02:45A good meal is the only thing that counts
01:02:59Erica
01:02:59I would like another bowl of rice
01:03:02Drench it in that fish broth for me
01:03:09There is plenty of fish and rice for everyone
01:03:25Erica
01:03:27While enjoying the fish you prepared these days
01:03:29I have come up with a flawless plan
01:03:32I will fire the head of the imperial kitchen
01:03:34Who only knows how to make useless radish carvings
01:03:37You must bring the little one
01:03:39And come back to take charge
01:03:41Once that is done
01:03:42Ryan can finish the reports in the throne room
01:03:44And walk right over to the inner palace to be with you
01:03:47I will also get to enjoy this tofu fish every single day
01:03:51Life would be absolutely perfect
01:04:04Your majesty
01:04:05I am the leader of the anchor crew
01:04:08Not some personal cook for your family
01:04:18Leading the imperial kitchen is an honor that most only dream of
01:04:23Surely it beats the harsh life on the water
01:04:26I have several thousand members of my crew
01:04:28Who rely on me to fill their bellies
01:04:29If I move to the palace for comfort
01:04:32Do you expect them to pack their bags
01:04:34Enter the capital
01:04:35And drain the national treasury
01:04:49Father
01:04:50The spirit of Erica is wild
01:04:52She loves the breeze of the open river
01:04:53She hates the high walls of the palace
01:04:55And what of you?
01:04:56You are the crown prince
01:05:01I have made my decision
01:05:03I will simply work twice as hard
01:05:05I can handle the throne during the day
01:05:08And return to this dock every night
01:05:10Sean rose fast enough for the trip
01:05:12So I will not feel any exhaustion
01:05:17Your highness
01:05:18Please show some mercy
01:05:20If you travel back and forth like that
01:05:22I am the one who will truly suffer
01:05:42Dad
01:05:46Dad
01:05:47Dad
01:05:54your 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
01:06:48it is a radiant baby girl both mother and daughter are well
01:07:01wonderful 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
01:07:24tear my imperial decree every one of the anchor crew shall receive a full year of funds for fish stock
01:07:29this reward will come from my private funds send another decree back to the capital let the entire
01:07:33nation 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
01:07:59if
01:08:01or
01:08:06or
01:08:22or
01:08:35set sail let the grand ship sail now
01:08:46look at our little chief here picking up the oar during her birthday right
01:08:50she has only just learned how to walk yet she already wants to rule this river for her mother
01:09:00chief prepare for the arrival of the emperor the 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 he has already
01:09:08worn out three horses and is racing through the mountain pass right now my sweetheart my sweetheart
01:09:19bring the boat to the shore now i have caught a massive fish that silly father of yours is
01:09:23almost here tonight we will all enjoy a feast of tofu and fish
01:09:48erica the capital is far too suffocating i have left all state affairs to the ministers so that i can
01:09:53stay here with you for two weeks well i will handle the firewood tonight i was once just a simple
01:09:59fisher on this river with a single cast of my net that year i brought in the most precious catch
01:10:05of
01:10:05my life and i have guarded the only kingdom that truly matters
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