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[Go East]

[Episode 12]

I, Yuan Mo,

have something else that I want to ask you, Deputy Envoy Kang.

Let me guess.

Is it related to your parents?

My parents went to Yanle as envoys,

but only their cenotaphs

returned to Changle.

All these years, I’ve always wanted to know

how they died.

Please tell me the truth.

Fine.

16 years have passed.

You should know the truth.

Did those people from the Ministry of Rites tell you

your parents died in a sudden sandstorm?

Hanjing was a splendid Sifang Envoy.

He was talented and good at chess.

Unfortunately, he did something foolish.

As an envoy,

he tried to interfere with Yanle's internal affairs.

[Yuan Hanjing's wife, Du Hengqing]

That day,

Viceroy Long charged into the palace with the Dragon Cavalry

with a petition for the people.

But he insisted on charging out

of the palace with the princess of the previous dynasty.

He wanted to be a hero.

In the end, he met The Faceless in the desert.

The couple died tragically.

Was their death only due to The Faceless?

Did it have nothing to do

with Yanle and Long Tuqi at all?

How dare you!

The name of my supreme Viceroy Long

is not something you can call casually.

If this had anything to do with Yanle,

then the death of a Sifang Envoy

wouldn't have been uninvestigated by the Yong State.

Yuan Mo.

Everyone knows that

The Faceless is a bunch of ghosts in the desert.

They'd do anything for money.

Maybe your parents

offended a powerful man of Yong State

which resulted in their death.

Whatever you say.

One day,

the truth will be revealed.

I'm waiting for that day too.

Since you are here,

please inform the Sifang Pavilion.

Changle City is so bustling.

I plan to stay longer.

I won't go back to Yanle for the time being.

The agreement

concerns Yanle's provisions for winter.

If Yong colludes with the countries of desert

to discuss the ownership of the oasis,

it will bring more trouble to Yanle.

This is the real reason why

you're staying in Changle, right?

Why isn’t he here yet?

Where is he?

Not here yet?

He's here.

He's here. Hide well.

Where is Yuan Mo?

What are you doing?

Why are you two here?

We thought Yuan Mo was here.

What a pity.

What a pity?

Yeah, for Sifang Pavilion's

newest chess master,

we specially bought party poppers from Xiaguang Pavilion.

Isn't it all wasted now?

Yes.

What do you mean?

Say it again.

Let's go.

I think the party popper

was not wasted on Retainer An.

Retainer An knew Deputy Envoy Kang very well.

He stood up even though he knew he was no match for him.

I admire those brave enough

to lead in the army.

Little Xiu.

You might have lost,

but you traded your pride for precious time.

It's a glorious defeat.

Thank you. No need.

He never changes.

[Communication Beyond Words]

Thanks to Yuan Mo,

Yanle failed to take any advantage of us.

I've decided to put Yuan Mo in charge of West Court

and let him assist Wang Kunwu.

What do you think?

What do I think?

I have to thank you dearly

on behalf of Yuan Mo.

But this matter was all thanks to you.

It was you who insisted there must be something wrong.

That's why Yuan Mo and the others found the truth.

There you go again.

Stop flattering me.

No need to say it as it is.

But what made me most happy

about the Yanle negotiation this time

was that the two Courts managed to put their differences aside

and cooperate as one.

They equally contributed too.

Especially Xiuyi,

who stepped up at the critical moment.

He would make a fine general.

I know Xiuyi.

He needs more experience.

You're too demanding.

Xiuyi, you came at the right time.

We were praising you.

Come on.

Mr. Yu.

What is it?

It's business of course.

About the oasis,

how will you handle the matter?

It concerns peace and stability in the desert.

We must discuss it carefully with the Ministry of Rites

before we deal with it.

How long will the discussion take?

Why should I inform you?

It is natural to play it safe in matters of state.

If you play it safe all the time,

you will lose the opportunity to strike first.

Yanle may send troops to occupy the oasis tomorrow.

Then tell us.

Enlighten us with your

brilliant plan, Retainer An.

I think the Sifang Pavilion should take the lead and

gather the five Desert States together as soon as possible to conclude a covenant.

We should sign a barter agreement to share the oasis

and cooperate with them to suppress Yanle's ambitions.

An alliance meeting of the five states.

You should know

how difficult that is.

It's easier said than done.

Yes.

The Sifang Pavilion cannot possibly

oversee such a major state event.

This is the details of the alliance meeting drafted by the East Court.

May the Ministry of Rites please review it.

If the review fails,

you can lecture me then.

Thank you, Retainer An...

He is so ambitious and arrogant.

He even wants to set up an alliance between Yong and the Five States?

How ignorant and arrogant!

An.

Why don't you take a look first?

Father.

I've received

your birthday present for me.

I didn't forget the chess lessons

you taught me when I was young.

I didn't embarrass you.

I even became a manager now.

Mother.

I'm doing well now.

[Grave of Husband Yuan Hanjing and Wife Du Hengqing]

I even have a fierce little maid at home now.

I'll bring her to visit you next time.

She

is just like you.

She has a sharp tongue and a soft heart.

She likes gardening too.

She grew this herself.

This place is nice.

It's suitable for burial.

There are only two sets of clothes and a chess book inside.

We didn't even find their bodies.

What kind of burial is that?

The deceased has passed.

It's up to the living

to decide if they're at peace or not.

That's what I did back then.

I buried Jin, Chen Xiong, and Yang Li.

They were all my pals.

Back then, we went to Wuzhou to join the army.

We agreed to make achievements together and return to Changle.

I was the only one who came back alive.

Were you transferred here

because of them?

We were eradicating The Faceless in the desert together.

But I was careless

and we fell into their trap.

Later, I always wanted to avenge them.

I repeatedly violated the military discipline

and was demoted here.

Yuan Mo.

You said last time

I don't understand the pain of losing my family.

You're wrong.

We have a common enemy.

Let's

avenge our loved ones together.

It's a deal then.

What do you plan on doing?

Who had a deal with you?

I just borrowed your hand to get up.

You...

I'm leaving.

Deputy Envoy Kang.

A secret letter from Viceroy Long.

What's wrong?

Do you know about The Faceless?

Everyone in the desert knows them.

Viceroy Long seems to have reached

some sort of agreement with The Faceless.

He wants us to aid

The Faceless' activities

in Changle City.

Do you know anything about the current chief

of The Faceless, Man in White?

He is a mysterious man.

No one knows his age and appearance.

Isn't the Yanle delegation in a hurry to go back?

Why hasn’t there been any movement yet?

They're not leaving anymore.

They couldn't take advantage of the barter agreement.

I guess they are thinking of getting us

tripped up somewhere else.

It's good that they don't leave.

The longer they stay here,

the better the Yanle delicacies in the city.

The barbecue here

tastes exactly the same as the one I had

when I was a kid.

Really?

Since I started working at Sifang Pavilion,

I seldom have time to eat with you.

I'll pay for it today.

Boss.

Payment.

Let's go.

Take care.

Thank you.

Yuan Mo.

I don't know if it's just me,

but since you won back your father's chess board,

it feels like you have become more cheerful.

Your Yong dialect has improved a lot.

You used that word correctly.

But indeed,

I've taken a lot of things off my mind.

Is it because of Deputy Envoy Kang?

What did he say to you

when you sought him that day?

He not only told me that

my father had always loved me,

but he also informed me that

my parents' deaths were not for naught.

During the turmoil in Yanle,

they were trying to protect Princess Yanle.

That's why they met The Faceless in the desert.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

What happened next?

What happened to the princess?

I don't know.

I hope she's still alive.

I hope she doesn't let my parents down

and live a better life.

I'm sorry.

What?

I mean I'm also from Yanle.

If it weren't for us,

your parents might have survived.

Ah Shu.

Do you know

what Changle City is?

Changle City?

Isn't it just a city?

My father asked me the same question,

and I gave the same answer as you did.

But he told me that

Changle City

is a place that many people want to be in.

Here,

every morning,

people can wake up to the scent of fresh naan.

Every sunset,

people can go to sleep in peace.

His wish

was to let everyone in the world

live a peaceful life

like in Changle City.

So,

whether that girl was Princess Yanle or not,

my father would have risked his life to save her.

He only wanted her to be able

to eat a freshly baked naan

and grow up happily

and healthily like me.

Right?

Let's go.

Time to go home.

Another batch.

[Zhen'an Hall]

[Yuchi's Mansion]

Let's go, My Lady. Come on.

Mr. Huang.

-I really... -Let’s go.

I don't want to go. You...

Come on. Let's go.

I'm speechless.

Let's go.

My Lady, let's go.

Mr. Huang.

What's going on here?

Master specially arranged this for you.

Let's go.

Hurry.

Father!

[Duke Er, Yuchi Shaozhong]

Hua!

What are you doing?

Okay. Come on.

I have something to tell you. Hurry.

Hurry up.

No.

You are really...

Come.

Hua, look.

Those are all

your sister's leftover choices.

See if you like any of them.

Father.

I can't believe you arranged this.

You're unbelievable.

I can't believe you're making me pick among

the people my sister rejected either.

You have to let her choose first.

After all, you ruined her marriage.

I...

You're still young. Let your sister choose first.

Have you ever considered

our true feelings?

It's over, leave!

Sister.

Follow me.

Your tolerance is astounding.

Hua,

if you were any later,

I would have randomly chosen one to end the parade.

Sister.

The showcase isn't over yet.

Father.

We know our own relationship.

What do you mean?

I...

I have someone in my heart, okay?

Let's go.

No.

Someone in your heart? Who?

Who?

Who?

I don't know either.

Go check it.

Okay.

Ah Shu, you don't know.

When I walked in there and saw those men,

I got an immediate headache.

Your place is better.

Really?

It's quiet.

Quiet?

Why are you here?

You're back.

Why? Do you want to drink together?

She wants to hide here for a few days.

No.

You can't avoid a blind date.

Hurry up and go...

Then stay here.

She also wants you to plead for her

and ask Duke Er to stop arranging blind dates for her.

How dare I offend Duke Er?

What if he brings the army here

and wreak havoc in my yard?

Just name me your price.

This time is different.

Don't you know who your father is?

Even if you give me all your assets,

I won't help you.

What about information on The Faceless?

What?

I know you and Wang Kunwu

are investigating The Faceless.

The information about them

is scattered among the cases handled by the Ministry of Justice

and the Supreme Court.

In the whole of Changle City,

only I can help you get that information.

Help me, you say?

That's the Ministry of Justice, okay?

How could you possibly...

[Ministry of Justice]

Disregarding the Ministry of Justice,

surely you couldn't handle the Supreme Court...

[Supreme Court]

Convinced now?

Find a way

to make those men give up on the blind dates.

It's best to convince them

so they would never bother Hua again.

Yuchi Hua.

Your father is such a difficult person.

How did you escape to my place?

I said I have someone in my heart.

What?

Who?

It's fake.

If I didn't say that,

how could my father give up?

What if it's true?

How much is it?

Give me this.

Look, it's a tight fit.

Are you Wang Kunwu?

What can I do for you?

Are you Lady Yuchi Hua's lover?

What?

If we defeat him, Yuchi Hua will be ours!

Stop.

Guys,

Is there any misunderstanding?

What misunderstanding?

Go!

He's her lover!

Catch him!

Catch him! After him!

Stop! Stop!

Stop! Stop!

Stop! Stop!

Stop! Stop!

Stop! Stop!

Catch him!

Catch him!

Stop!

Stop!

Stop! Stop!

Stop! Stop!

Stop!

After him!

Go! Go! Go!

If it isn't the lover?

What are you talking about?

I was chased for three blocks this morning.

Tell me if you know anything.

I don't understand anything.

Of all the people out there, Hua

chose you instead.

You're all crazy.

Do you know her?

Since young, Hua loved

marching and fighting games.

She played as the general

and I was her deputy general.

Hua likes red and black.

She hates yellow.

Hua doesn't like sour food.

She likes spicy things.

Her first whip

was the willow branch I snapped for her.

I even fell off the tree

and hurt my arm,

leaving this scar.

We grew up together.

I know everything about her.

What about you?

Do you know her?

Why would she care about you?

So no matter how many people are saying

that Yuchi Hua loves you,

I won't believe it.

Let me give you a piece of advice.

Don't take it seriously.

Don't let it get to your head either.

Otherwise, you'd just

disappoint yourself.

Susu.

Let's go.

An Xiuyi.

So you like her.

What are you talking about?

I just figured it out.

If you really like her, just say it.

If you can't say it,

I can help you.

Don't you dare!

I'm warning you. Don't talk nonsense.

Or I won't go easy on you.

Other than those powerful young masters,

my father found me

a bunch of corny scholars.

The martial approach failed, so he's trying a literary one?

Help me think of an excuse.

Get my father to

lose hope in all of them.

[Yu Zhaoyan]

Say they're too old,

or bad-looking,

or already have a wife and concubine,

or unfililal.

Whatever excuses you can think of.

Hurry up and make them up.

He's best at reversing right and wrong.

But Hua,

don't you think Wang is very impressive?

What if your father really takes a liking

to him?

I think

dealing with one person

is better than dealing with a group of people,

right?

Of course.

Wang Kunwu would rather die than obey you.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have given you this idea.

You know?

Yuan Mo!

Kunwu.

No.

Did you do this?

No, Kunwu.

Listen to my excuse.

I mean, listen to my explanation.

You're toying with me!

Wang, take it as helping Yuchi.

She doesn't mind, so why should you?

Dare I toy with you?

You're not helping me for nothing either.

I have secret information about The Faceless.

The Faceless?

Where's the information?

It depends on your performance.

When my father stops arranging the blind dates,

the information will be delivered.

See?

That was how she lured me in.

You have to endure it.

What do you want me to do?

Master,

I heard that Wang Kunwu

fought over 20 skilled

rich young masters in a row.

He won against all of them.

[Zhen'an Hall]

It looks like Lady Yuchi picked a good one.

Good? In what way?

I heard he's just a demoted soldier.

I wonder how Hua

was mesmerized by him.

The one in her heart, she said?

She just found a guy to shut me up.

Master,

Retainer Wang of Sifang Pavilion is here.

Let him in.

Yes.

Since he came here himself,

you should scrutinize him for her sake.

[Yuchi's Mansion]

Duke Er, I have something

to ask of you.

You mean

you want to marry my daughter?

Stop dreaming!

Without my approval,

no one can marry my daughter!

Ms. Yuchi wanted me to say that.

But I don't want to lie to you with her.

Actually, there is nothing going on

between us.

She is only doing this

because you left her no choice.

You went against

her wish first.

How dare you!

How dare you talk to Duke Er like that?

I'm telling the truth.

Wang Kunwu, you're too bold.

I am not bold;

I just have nothing left to lose.

Ms. Yuchi's marriage

should be decided by her.

She respects you,

but she's also very sad.

Duke Er,

please let her choose her own husband.

That's all I have to say.

Goodbye.

[Inebriation Restaurant]

Come on. Cheers.

It's my treat today.

Help yourselves.

We can order more if it's not enough.

Hua.

What makes you so happy?

My father suddenly

stopped forcing me to go on blind dates.

I'm free!

Congratulations!

Thank you!

Wait.

Well...

Then what about the information on The Faceless?

I remember it.

That's all?

Look closely.

Man in White is the new leader of The Faceless.

He's a cunning man.

He was promoted five years ago.

In one year,

he plotted and killed the 5 strongest members of The Faceless.

Since then, no one can shake his position anymore.

Man in White?

His style is unique.

Other than assassination and robbery,

he even started to manipulate the black market business.

He embezzled a lot of money

and infiltrated various states with money.

Within three years,

The Faceless has infiltrated most desert states.

Now there are signs of them

infiltrating Yong.

No wonder.

The stolen military crossbows, the assassination of Assistant Minister Tan,

and the killing of General Dou using Cao Huo

might all be orchestrated by him.

Your brothers were killed by him, right?

Have you seen him?

What does he look like? How old is he?

He's always wearing a mask

and often appears wearing white.

That's all I know about him.

Has no one ever seen his actual appearance?

As long as he is alive,

I will find him.

Count me in.

And me.

Come on.

Cheers.

Come on, eat.

Manager.

Be careful.

Manager,

Qing hasn't been home for days.

Please help me find him.

You're looking for him? I'm looking for him too.

The day before yesterday, I sent him to Renyi Square to deliver the mat.

But he disappeared

before sending the mat.

I almost offended the distinguished guests

from Dongyuan.

Manager,

I beg you.

I am a lone old lady.

I’m not familiar with Changle.

Please help me find Qing.

Hurry up and leave.

Don't hinder my business.

-Leave. -Stop!

-Granny. -Why did you push her?

Granny, let me help you up.

Granny.

Tell me if you need anything.

Dear guests,

they are illegal residents of Changle City.

Ignore them.

Mind your own business.

Get back to work.

Granny, are you okay?

You said your son went missing.

He's good at solving cases.

Why don't you tell him?

This way, please.

He's here.

Please help me.

Granny.

Granny, please get up.

I'm half blind.

I have no one to rely on.

I can only do chores at a dye house to make a living.

If anything happens to Qing,

how will I live?

Please help me.

Madam.

Don't be too sad.

We'll look for him for you.

Thank you.

Here, Granny.

Let's sit over there and talk.

Come on.

Thank you.

Take your time.

When did he disappear?

What was he wearing on the day he went missing?

She wasn't drunk.

Think about it.

She's very sober.

Take it there.

Yes.

Ji.

It's overflowing.

What happened?

I played with fire all my life

and now I got burned.

I rented a house in Changle City

most of my life.

Now I finally became a sub-landlord,

but

the tenants screwed me over.

What, you failed to get rent?

Exactly.

The tenants have completely disappeared.

Back then, I pitied these refugees.

It's not easy to make a living in Changle City,

so I rented the house to them.

I bet you just wanted to take advantage of them

since you knew they were illegal residents

and wouldn't dare to offend you.

If it weren't for me,

they would have been expelled from Changle City.

Would they have found a job at Renyi Square?

Those ungrateful people.

Where can we find them?

This is Renyi Square we're talking about.

It's where all rich merchants and envoys of other states live.

The people inside are either rich or noble.

What, you want me to knock on their doors

to find some illegal refugees?

Renyi Square?

I've promised that old lady.

No, no, no.

Wait a minute.

Are you going to Renyi Square too?

Are you going too?

Some tenants of mine are missing.

They're working

at Renyi Square.

I was just wondering how I could enter.

If you're going, can you ask them for me?

When did your tenants

disappear?

They disappeared the day before yesterday.

But they were there the day before that.

The day before yesterday?

That granny's son

was delivering the mat the day before yesterday

before he suddenly disappeared.

What a coincidence.

Ji.

How many tenants are there in total?

Six.

Two men and four women.

My house is small.

The rent is more appropriate this way.

Seven people went missing on the same day.

Do you think we're in trouble again?

I'll report it to Mr. Yu

to search Renyi Square.

Don't waste your time.

That's Renyi Square.

Renyi Square!

Do you think Yu will approve it?

What should we do?

There are more and more refugees

flooding into Yong from neighboring states.

Someone will surely cause trouble.

If we don't find out the truth,

there will be endless troubles.

Shen.

Among the noble ladies in Renyi Square,

you are close with a few of them, right?

Why do you ask?

It's been an hour.

Why isn't he back yet?

Don't worry. Soon.

We can't rush things like this.

I'll drop you off here, Mr. Shen.

See you.

Come on.

Take a break.

Thank you.

My legs are tired from running.

From running?

From running.

Even though he was in a carriage.

Let me tell you.

Among these missing people,

a few of them really worked for the lady I'm acquainted with.

Some were laundry maids,

some drove the carriages,

and some helped out in the kitchen.

All drudgery, basically.

Say something we don't know.

What you don't know is that

the servants of Renyi Square

have something strange in common.

Don't keep us guessing.

On the 1st and 15th of every month,

they all took the night off.

Took the night off?

Then, they would visit the same place together.

It is said to be called the Red Lotus Pavilion.

Followers need to possess a document of universal salvation

to gain entry.

Can you get me a few?

Where are they?

You scared me.

I found them. One for each of us.

Okay.

From now on, we don't know each other.

Mix into the crowd and follow them.

See where they are going.

Didn't you say you didn't want to help?

Why are you so proactive now?

Ji said

as long as I find them,

I'll get half the rent.

Let's go.

Stretch your hands flat.

Okay.

Please come in.

Stretch your hands flat.

Please come in.

Please come in.

How much can Shen earn outside

with his skill of creating imitation goods?

Your document of universal salvation.

His talent is wasted at the Sifang Pavilion.

Stretch your hands flat. Okay, please come in.

Please show your Red Lotus Immortal's document of universal salvation.

Stretch your hands flat.

Please come in.

Please show your Red Lotus Immortal's document of universal salvation.

Stretch your hands flat.

Please come in.

Please show your Red Lotus Immortal's document of universal salvation.

Stretch your hands flat.

Please come in.

[True Lotus Reveals its Might]

Red Lotus Immortal

is powerful.

Kind men and women

kneel before him.

Is the bottle talking?

That's ridiculous.

Those who have ulterior motives sneaked into our Red Lotus Pavilion today.

Show yourself now.

Otherwise, the Almighty Immortal will show himself

and punish you with his Magic Vase.

Who is it?

Those who are unfaithful.

Who is it?

It's not me.

No, no.

No.

What are you doing?

What's wrong?

Who are you?

[Chen Xinliang]

I'm Chen Xinliang.

If you're not sincere,

why are you here?

Please forgive me, Red Lotus Immortal.

I heard that

you can make us poor live a good life,

that's why I'm here.

But my heart is distracted

and offended you.

Please bless me

and let me live a carefree life.

Please bless my family with peace and health.

All my believers

must make an offering.

One turns to ten, ten turns to hundred,

and hundred turns to thousands.

I have no money.

There are three wens in your pocket.

Why did you lie?

How is that possible?

Give it a try.

Try it.

Try it. Hurry up.

Let me.

I have money.

Wait.

Don't be fooled

by such dirty tricks.

This person must be their mole.

They are tricking everyone to put money in.

If you don't come to your senses,

you will lose everything.

Don't slander me.

You're the mole!

It's easy to expose this trick.

If Red Lotus Immortal

really knows everything,

can you guess

how much money I have in my pocket?

Yes, he's right.

Take a guess.

Guess how much it is.

There are 27 copper coins in the bag.

27.

Come on. Count it.

Right?

Is it 27?

27 wen!

It's really 27 wen!

It's working.

The Red Lotus Immortal is powerful.

The Red Lotus Immortal is powerful.

If you're not sincere,

why are you here?

Sincerely bring forth your offering

and reap endless benefits.

Where is my money?

Pay me back!

That's the money for my meals tomorrow!

Give me back my money.

Or I'll smash the bottle!

What are you doing?

Give me back my money!

Pay me back!

Pay me back!