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