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Joy of Life 2

Are you Four Glances Sword's younger brother?

Your poison smoke is exhausted, and three crossbow bolts are spent.

The silver needles on your head are also used up.

Now there's only one dagger left

What else do you want to do?

The guards will arrive soon

There's still enough time

Fan Xian

Why did your Fight Qi suddenly become chaotic?

What's the situation?

Your Majesty

There are some complications

Wasn't he just stabbed once?

The blade was poisoned

Then administer the antidote

We don't yet know what kind of poison it is

Previously, this official visited the Fan residence

and noticed his internal energy was already in disorder

with meridians flowing backward

Upon returning to the Imperial Hospital

I consulted numerous medical texts

Only then could I determine

Young Master Fan's Fight Qi has gone out of control

causing his internal energy to reverse

In this battle

Young Master Fan's Fight Qi went berserk

He suffered external injuries and was poisoned

Each of these could be fatal

Let alone all occurring simultaneously

Are you certain his Fight Qi has completely dissipated?

I'm certain.

What would happen then?

There is one way.

That is, to find someone

who cultivates the same Fight Qi as him.

Have that person expend their Fight Qi

to realign Young Master Fan's meridians.

Though this would damage that person's Fight Qi,

it would still save a life.

"Someone with the same Fight Qi..."

Yes.

In this world,

there is no second person.

Then it's difficult.

Then you shall join him in death.

Your Majesty.

Looking for Ruoruo

That depends on your own fate.

This is Fan Ruoruo, the legitimate daughter of the Fan family.

Can we talk in private?

Miss Ruoruo, do you know medicine?

My brother taught me

Can you detoxify then?

- Don't know - What about treating reversed Fight Qi?

- Can't - Then how can you save him?

I can't save him, only my brother can save himself

All I can do is wake him up

What does that girl plan to do?

My brother told me

there's an acupoint that stimulates the mind and keeps people alert.

How many people have you used this method on before?

Not a single one

This is way too risky

If we don't use the needle,

can they wake up?

Unlikely.

Then let's not hesitate.

-Scatter -Scatter

Hurry up...

How's it going?

They're one of us, no problem.

Fan Xian has awakened.

He spoke personally.

His exact words were:

"Summon Senior Brother Leng from the Third Department to the palace."

Understood.

The white-clad swordsman who injured Fan Xian has vanished without a trace.

We can confirm he's still in the capital.

Keep investigating.

That man...

is Four Direction Sword's younger brother.

His Majesty's judgment cannot be wrong.

A martial artist of the ninth rank or higher.

Hiding in the capital...

yet the Surveillance Bureau knows nothing about it.

This suggests something suspicious.

I will uncover the truth.

He knew the imperial guards' deployment perfectly.

What do you think this implies?

There's a traitor among us.

I checked this person's records.

And?

Completely blank.

This makes no sense.

Someone of his stature should have some documentation.

So?

Therefore I suspect...

there's an accomplice within the Surveillance Bureau.

All documents related to Four Direction Sword...

can only be accessed by department heads and myself.

Perhaps the mole

is the chief investigator of the Supervision Office

Sect Leader, I wish to investigate discreetly

Why exclude me?

Anyone could rebel

except the Sect Leader

Why?

The Sect Leader upholds unwavering righteousness

-Keep investigating -Yes

I'm here

I'm here

Junior Brother

Senior Brother Leng didn't take poison today?

Isn't it fortunate he didn't?

Otherwise it would have delayed important matters.

Junior Brother, do you know what poison you were hit with?

I do.

Good, then it can be cured.

The dagger was

coated with saltpeter vein toxin.

That's the signature of Dongyi City.

The assassin was Four Glances Sword's younger brother.

Never mind whose brother, let me detoxify you first.

Dongyi City's poison methods may be unorthodox,

but they can't stump our Third Department.

Should we try it then?

I trust you, Senior Brother.

This is for oral use, now I'll apply the external treatment.

I need to grind it fresh.

The poison hasn't been neutralized.

How could that be?

It appears...

The poison has reached the internal organs.

Invaded the organs?

How can this be treated?

Actually, a surgery would suffice.

What is this "surgery" you speak of?

It means opening the wound.

And cleaning the internal organs.

Who ever heard of such detoxification methods?

Cutting open the abdomen would kill the patient!

Doing nothing...

...is also certain death.

This unprecedented procedure...

Who could possibly perform it?

We need someone...

with exceptionally steady hands.

I'll do it

My hands are the steadiest

It might get a bit bloody later

Wan'er

Maybe you should step outside

I'll stay with you

What are the odds of success?

Oh my, you're not even sure yourself?

If we don't try

we're definitely doomed

Then we have to try

Let's begin

Wait

Before taking action

There are a few more things

we need to prepare

Go ahead

Slow down...

Operating table

-Operating lamp -What?

Full sterilization

Can't you treat me a little better?

You're about to cut me open

At the very least

Clean up a bit

Fine...

There's something in this world called bacteria

What "bacteria"?

Bacteria invisible to the naked eye

What "bacteria"?

Enough talk, do as my brother says

Okay

Lie down...

Junior Brother

I've scrubbed with Fen Poison Powder many times

And fumigated repeatedly with Soul-Repelling Incense

As you instructed, everything's been thoroughly cleaned

Those tiny things you mentioned should all be gone now

The medicine is ready

Nux vomica won't do

It'll make them sleep

How can we operate if they're not asleep?

They mustn't sleep

About the surgery procedure

I need to guide you

Can't you do it yourself?

But I've only ever cut fruits

Senior Brother

Let's use chloroform

Agreed

From ancient times till now, from heaven to earth

No one has ever dared to use it this way

Today we'll make medical history

You need to wipe Ruoruo's sweat

She's the lead surgeon

Brother

Let's begin

It's fine, let's begin

Brother

Don't be nervous

-Careful -Brother

Are you okay?

I'm fine

It's nothing

Why aren't you moving at all?

Turn it upright.

Your hand is pretty steady.

I've only cut fruit before.

It's fine, that's enough, don't be scared.

I'm not scared.

I just don't know how thick human skin is.

Don't know how to proceed.

Damn it.

Should've gotten you a pig to practice on.

What should we do now?

Bro.

Continue

Back

If he's sleepy, let him go back and rest first.

Fan Xian saved his life.

How can he sleep?

I'm not sleepy.

Mom, is Cousin alright?

This...

Why is there so much blood?

Good people have heaven's protection.

Master, have some tea.

I'm not thirsty.

Just listen to your voice.

It's hot.

It's fine.

Master...

If you're worried, go to the palace to check.

No.

But he's your son.

He's in the palace.

No entry without summons.

Not even for your son?

Especially because he's my son.

There are so many imperial physicians.

Why let Ruoruo treat him?

It's fine.

Everything will be fine.

Hot.

What's going on here?

By His Majesty's decree,

Fan Xian is injured and should not be disturbed.

The Crown Prince and all present are requested to return to the palace and visit another day.

How are his injuries?

He's already been gutted.

Then Fan Xian, he...

Young Master Fan...

-He's enjoying himself -"Enjoying"?

He's been gutted, what's there to enjoy?

What... what's he laughing at?

Using chloroform

That's a knockout drug

He's probably hallucinating

Brother, your wound is bleeding.

Neutralize the poison.

Stop the bleeding.

Then stitch it up as I taught you.

Don't be nervous, I trust you.

Okay.

"Stitch it up"? With what?

With a needle.

What kind of thread? Cotton or linen?

Mulberry bark thread.

"Mulberry bark thread"? How do you make it?

Peel the bark from mulberry roots.

Use the inner fibers to make thread for stitching flesh.

Eventually it fuses together, like this.

So how exactly do you do it?

Let Ruoruo focus on treating him first.

We'll explain in detail afterwards.

Yes... my oversight.

Hurry and save him first, save him first.

Wan'er

What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?

You still...

were actually good-looking

Library

Ice cream

Class is over

Hey buddy, can you

check me in later? I’ll nap a bit more

This…

Your Majesty, Dean Chen requests an audience

Is the homeroom teacher coming?

Your Majesty

Why are you so pale?

What do you mean?

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Your Majesty

The origins of the three assassins have been uncovered.

Fan Xian is currently at Guangxin Palace.

Performing surgery.

If this medical skill can be passed down,

it would be a great blessing for the Qing Nation.

It’s quite strange—

without such a severe injury,

Fan Xian’s ability would never have been revealed.

Let it be

Do you think Fan Xian has any other skills?

Any skills he has would be dedicated to His Majesty

Really?

To save His Majesty, he wouldn't even spare his own life

What could be more important than life?

That makes sense, come in

Speak up

It's calmer now.

No stitching errors

Miss Fan

Such medical skills could repel spirits

Forgive my boldness

I beg Miss Fan, for the sake of Qing's people

To pass down this extraordinary knowledge

When brother wakes up

I'll ask him then

Should I wake him now?

With such severe injuries, is it appropriate?

What shame, what shame

See how foolish I've been...

Only thinking about passing on these medical skills

-Alright...let's pack quickly -Understood

Let my junior rest properly

Here...

-Let Lord Fan rest properly -Let's go...

-I'll bring medicine tomorrow -Let's go...

Why so eager to learn?

Your mouth...

I was nervous, bit my lip

Me too

The surgery is over...

Only now do I feel scared

Master, urgent news from the palace.

Fan Xian's condition has stabilized; his life is not in danger.

Just as expected

Only you're panicking

I told you long ago

In conduct and actions

Steadiness comes first

Now it's settled

The hardest hurdle...

Is over

Master, perhaps I should go to the palace to check

How can they manage without care?

Ruoruo and Wan'er have both gone

One more won't matter

No

Why not this time?

Fan Xian bowed to me at his wedding

I am his birth mother

Wan'er and Ruoruo are resting in the side courtyard.

I advised them not to keep guarding you constantly.

It's really not easy for them.

Your timing is perfect.

I just woke up.

How effective was the chloroform?

The third department already provided a clear answer.

I came precisely on schedule.

How are you feeling now?

It hurts

Anything else?

The Fight Qi is gone.

Meridians are in chaos.

Fight Qi has dissipated.

Fortunately,

his life was saved.

Can he recover?

Kuhe's unique technique,

the Tianyi Sect,

is said to restore one's foundation.

- Can it be taught to outsiders? - Never.

At least we have some hope.

There's news about the Xuankong Temple assassination.

His Majesty said

you should be the first to know.

Then I must listen carefully.

First,

that guard

- was a Hu from beyond the border. - Doesn't look like it.

He has Qing blood.

His appearance is indistinguishable.

How did he become a palace guard?

Years ago when Qing fought the Hu,

Qing gained the upper hand, so the Hu sent envoys to the capital

to sue for peace and submit.

The peace talks failed.

Qing's might shook the land.

The Hu left in misery.

That man stayed in the capital.

Times have changed.

No one knows why he became a guard.

Who processed his palace entry back then?

The officials involved are dead - it's a cold case.

Why wait so long to strike?

No opportunity.

Too many guards - getting near His Majesty was nearly impossible.

This time was coincidence.

What about that eunuch?

- He's closely tied to you. - I don't know him.

Your mother's death years ago

turned the capital into a river of blood overnight.

The Black Riders slaughtered all involved.

That eunuch is a noble's descendant

saved by a servant,

who returned to the capital as an adult

and castrated himself to become a eunuch.

For revenge?

Hatred

is the most tenacious force.

It grows within one's heart,

flourishing with time,

until it becomes...

the sole

theme of one's life.

These words sound

as if they resonate with you?

I'm merely analyzing...

the thoughts of an assassin.

How was the dagger concealed?

Three years ago, he was assigned to clean the Hanging Temple.

That's when he hid the dagger,

and now finally had the chance to use it.

What about the swordsman in white?

Your Majesty has discerning eyes.

This man is indeed the younger brother of Four Glances Sword.

So this time it really is Four Glances Sword?

No, this time it's not Four Glances Sword.

Four Glances Sword slaughtered his entire clan,

yet spared only his younger brother.

The only one in this world who wishes to kill Four Glances Sword

is his own flesh and blood.

Do these three know each other?

No, they're unrelated.

Yet they coordinated so flawlessly?

It's coincidence—no planning, no conspiracy.

The three parties were strangers,

taking turns to assassinate,

but their simultaneous actions

unintentionally created a lethal trap.

This is a celestial game—

unpredictable, unrepeatable.

"Celestial Game"

Such coincidence,

such a seamless scheme—

beyond mortal design.

Mortals couldn't...

But you could.

Let's not jump to conclusions.

How could I have such ability

Even if I did have it...

What wounded me was a shadow

I've seen Shadow make his move

When he used his sword

it was hard to tell

But after abandoning his sword

he revealed his origins

"The Immortal's Game"

This immortal...

does he use a wheelchair?

Stop looking, I just woke up.

No one could be hiding here.

It's just the two of us here.

Too reckless

Fight Qi is scattered

Still recovering from severe injuries

If it really was my trap…

What will you do?

Was it you?

I only sent Shadow.

The other two

were pure accidents.

You want to kill me?

Not me.

Shadow always wanted to fight Wuzhu but never got the chance.

You're his only direct disciple, so you'll have to do.

That sword strike was an accident.

Your Fight Qi suddenly disappeared.

He couldn't pull back in time.

So it was an accident, right?

Absolutely an accident.

So you intend to assassinate the Emperor?

His Majesty trusts me deeply.

I have no reason to kill the Emperor.

That's what I should be asking you.

What's most important for a subject?

Loyalty.

To relieve His Majesty's burdens.

Let me sort this out carefully.

Assassinating the Emperor is relieving his burdens?

Has our Emperor grown tired of living?

Do you remember that fire?

Quickly, hurry... put out the fire!

Faster, move quickly!

We could trace the origins of all three assassins.

Except for that fire.

The entire Inspection Bureau was mobilized.

Yet found no traces.

What's more interesting is after reporting the findings,

His Majesty didn't inquire further and let it go lightly.

Did the Emperor set the fire?

The Emperor never makes meaningless moves.

That fire wasn't enough.

Hence Shadow's sword strike.

What do you mean "wasn't enough"?

First arson, then assassination -

What outcome is he truly seeking?

The Hanging Temple assassination

has shocked the entire court.

Someone must take responsibility for this.

That's the intended outcome.

- Gong Dian? - Chief Imperial Guard

Failed in royal protection duty

This crime warrants execution

Take care, Your Majesty

This humble servant takes his leave

Should we kill Gong Dian?

Exile him from the capital

Banish him to Dingzhou

Send him to the border troops

I just don't understand

Such a massive operation

just for Gong Dian?

He's Ye Zhong's junior brother

Ye Zhong submitted eight memorials pleading guilty

But met the same fate as Gong Dian

Last night he was exiled to Dingzhou and sent to border troops

The Ye family has fallen

Is this what His Majesty wanted?

Wait a minute

Ye Liuyun is also from the Ye family

Why would His Majesty offend a grandmaster?

Only His Majesty knows what he's thinking

One last question

About Si Gujian's brother being Shadow

-Does His Majesty know? -He doesn't

An arrest order has been issued

Then how is this different from assassination?

For His Majesty's true interests

I don't mind giving His Majesty a scare

That doesn't sound like something a loyal minister would say

The outcome is what matters

What if that sword had struck true?

His Majesty wouldn't die

No one truly knows His Majesty's hidden cards

Should I tell His Majesty about Shadow's identity?

-You don't have to -Then you shouldn't have admitted it

You just said...

The assassin is Shadow

This matter should be buried in your heart

You shouldn't ask me

Understood

If this was truly your scheme

I'd be dead the moment I asked

Then why did you ask?

If it were someone else

I wouldn't ask

If it were someone else, I wouldn't answer either

The assassination attempt at Hanging Temple...

This is the truth

Take good care and recover soon.

What did Chen Pingping tell you?

Your Majesty

He mentioned

the backgrounds of the three assassins

And what else?

He also said this fire

might have been set by Your Majesty yourself