Tear Jerker / Lost Love in Times

• Yuan Ling's reaction to the emperor's edict. He isn't angry, or shocked, or even sad. He's just resigned and knows there's no point in fighting.
  Yuan Ling: He is, after all, our father. He fathered me. If he wants to take my life, he can have it. He can be ruthless but I can't be unfilial.
• To protect Yuan Ming, Yuan Ji pretends to be a traitor and commits suicide. After his death Yuan Ming is the only person who visits his memorial tablet.

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