Original subtitles

'I'm Just a Commoner' - GAI

♫ I'm just a mere mortal under the sky ♫

♫ Countless people talking my ignorance ♫

♫ I aspire to fly high ♫

♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫

♫ Witness how the gavel untangles countless conflicted hearts ♫

♫ Looking back, it's like one of those story plots ♫

♫ I will become a thing of the past ♫

♫ I'm curious about what you covet ♫

♫ I accidentally uncovered a secret ♫

♫ The politics upon my lips ♫

♫ Has overthrown it all ♫

♫ It is not steadfast ♫

♫ When standing there ♫

♫ You must follow the rules I made ♫

♫ Apply skills to cure diseases ♫

♫ Eradicate the maladies of this vast land ♫

♫ I am just a commoner ♫

♫ Who aims to take steady steps ♫

♫ I am just a commoner ♫

♫ Who never wants to lose my sense of right and wrong ♫

♫ I am just a commoner ♫

♫ Who likes dance and music instead of fighting ♫

♫ I always see lonely souls roaming the mountains ♫

♫ I don't regret my own recklessness ♫

♫ Future generations can read my experiences ♫

♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫

♫ Witness how the gavel untangles countless conflicted hearts ♫

♫ Looking back, it's like one of those story plots ♫

♫ I will become a thing of the past ♫

♫ We only have one life so take it easy ♫

♫ My chessboard involves two sides ♫

♫ As I lay out my strategy, you take a hint ♫

♫ When you feel regret, it's too late then ♫

♫ So many tricks and lies ♫

♫ I witness what you've done ♫

♫ May we live and die together ♫

[Guardians of the Dafeng]

[Episode 10]

This…

Fame and fortune are like floating clouds to me.

I have made my vow. In this life, I only wish to serve Eldest Princess Huai Qing.

My devoted heart can be seen by the sun and the moon.

You've underestimated me.

It seems your mind is made up.

As firm as a rock.

Very well.

Greetings, Eldest Princess-

He is Huai Qing's lackey.

What should we do, Your Highness?

Refusing to submit while I'm being nice... Use force on him.

Guards, drag him away.

Princess Huai Qing…

Beat him to death!

[Lakeside Pavilion]

Orchids.

Delicate beauty.

Elegant.

Composing poetry is so difficult.

If it weren't for the lack of capable people under my command,

why would I need to recruit people with such difficulty?

Your Highness.

How is it? Has Yang Ling confessed?

He would rather die than submit.

Didn't I tell you to scare him? Did you do it?

Yes. I even demonstrated the Guardian's eighteen techniques

one by one and scared him all night long.

But he's just stubborn and obstinate.

If all else fails, whip him a few times.

I did. I even whipped him fiercely several times.

He's not even afraid of that?

How could he not be scared? He was scared to death.

So scared that he fainted twice.

But each time he woke up, he still remained stubborn,

repeatedly saying that one sentence.

What sentence?

"I swear to follow Huai Qing unto death, steadfast and unchanging."

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Just a few whips are like scratching an itch to me.

I am, after all, in the realm of refining qi.

The Guardians have far more cruel torture devices than this.

These are the Guardians' torture devices.

Untie him.

Any other tricks you have, bring them on!

Behave yourself.

Wait.

I'm giving you one last chance.

Whom will you follow after all?

I swear to follow Huai Qing unto death, steadfast and unchanging!

Then there's nothing that can be done. Take him away.

Well, where are we going?

I swear to follow Huai Qing unto death, steadfast and unchanging!

Wait, what is the meaning of this? [Lakeside Pavilion]

That's it?

My master has spoken, since you have no intention to follow her,

we will not force anyone against their will.

No, what I meant was-

Leave now. I won't see you out.

Really?

Wait, why are you giving up so easily?

Your Highness. [Blue Waters and Green Mountains]

He's been sent off?

Yes.

That's good. Hopefully, he doesn't go to the authorities.

It would be troublesome if the imperial palace finds out.

Your Highness!

What's wrong?

Yang Ling, he…

Has he gone to the authorities?

That's not the case.

It's just that he keeps lingering at the gate.

Saying he's been humiliated all night and hasn't even been granted an audience.

He's shouting to see Your Highness once, to get an explanation.

What a fuss. If I leave now, I'd be at a big loss.

Twelve lashes, a night of humiliation.

I, Yang Ling, must seek an explanation today.

Tell your master to come out and see me! [Lakeside Pavilion]

I won't see him. Quickly send him away.

Yes, Your Highness.

Has he left?

He's still blocking the doorway.

Impervious to reason, unwaveringly resolute.

Now, even the mats are prepared.

He even says that if Your Highness will not see him,

he will not rest until he has settled the matter with us.

Fine.

I have never seen such a person.

With a demeanor of proud integrity.

He is indeed different from those useless people in Shaoyin Palace.

It's a pity he cannot be used by me.

Your Highness, what do you think we should do?

If he blocks the door every day, can we even return to the palace?

Of course, we will.

Forget it. His presence at the gate is too conspicuous.

I will meet him personally.

Young Master, why subject yourself to this?

You have humiliated me all night.

Shouldn't you give me an explanation?

I was too brash in this matter.

I had intended to recruit you with sincerity.

I did not expect that you would be so virtuous and steadfast.

Since it's not meant to be, I wish you a bright future.

Lift the sedan.

Hold on a moment.

Not even showing your face.

Is this the way you apologize?

You make a fair point.

The fault is mine in this matter.

It was me who was presumptuous.

Greetings, Eldest Princess.

"Eldest Princess"?

So you* are Eldest Princess. (*He doesn't speak with honorifics)

It was my lack of foresight that nearly cost me a worthy master.

I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Xu Qi An.

Yang Ling is just my pen name.

Xu Qi An?

Was that person truly Eldest Princess's maid?

Of course.

They've come knocking on the door.

This clearly shows their seriousness and sincerity.

Ci Jiu, given time, you too will surely be like your elder brother.

Do not lose heart.

Cousin, is all well?

It is done.

I pretended not to know she was the Eldest Princess.

Under her coercion, enticement, and thunderous tactics,

I expressed my utmost loyalty to Eldest Princess.

Only then did I pass the test and firmly grasp onto her.

Does Eldest Princess truly not recognize you?

How could she not recognize me?

I am but a casual chess piece placed onto the board by Eldest Princess.

But I intend to make her realize

that even this casual chess piece can determine the whole situation.

Your Highness deals with many things for you to remember everything.

It was Your Highness who recommended me to join the Guardian Government Office.

Guardian?

Huai Qing's insight is indeed unique. [Aptitude Test Result of Bronze Guardian Xu Qi An: A+]

To have such talent under her command.

You are Huai Qing's…

You are Xu Qi An whom I recommended to be a Guardian?

Indeed, it is me, Xu Qi An.

- And then? - Then it was simple.

She was full of praise for my poetry.

She took me in as a guest scholar,

asking me to compose poetry for her.

She even invited me to her mansion tomorrow to talk further.

Get up quickly.

[Lakeside Pavilion]

I read your poetry before, and it was brilliantly written.

That's why I specifically recommended you to Master Wei.

Those little tests just now

made me feel that you're someone with great intention.

I am very pleased.

You just mentioned wanting to repay me?

It would be my greatest honor to serve Your Highness time and again.

Very well, let me ask you once more,

would you like to become my guest scholar to write poems for me

and join me in the palace poem gathering?

I swear to follow Huai Qing unto death, steadfast and unchanging.

Eldest Princess is famously talented.

Her reputation is resounding. Why is she also seeking a substitute for her poetry?

This is called persona creation.

Persona creation?

Human nature is complex.

What you see of her is only what she wants you to see.

In the future, when you enter court as an official, remember this saying of mine.

It will be of great help to you.

Then I must also learn to establish a persona.

That's right. She promised me 1,000 taels of gold,

inviting me to become her guest scholar.

What she wants is the fame of my poetry.

However, this is also our opportunity.

Where is the 1,000 taels of gold?

Of course, I didn't take it.

Compared to earning Eldest Princess's favor,

a mere 1,000 taels of gold is nothing.

Don't lose the greater for the sake of the lesser.

Indeed, as long as you win her favor,

you'll have no fear of superiors making things difficult for you.

Our Xu family will then have a backer, right?

Ning Yan, you mustn't forget me when you make it big.

Rest assured, Second Uncle.

If Eldest Princess is doing well, the same goes for me.

If I'm doing well, the same goes for our Xu family.

Come on.

Fill it up for you.

Ci Jiu, for the sake of our Xu family, you'll have to toil a bit tonight.

Doing what?

Help me grind ink.

All right.

Today was truly perilous.

Fortunately, Your Highness is exceptionally intelligent.

With just one move, impersonating Eldest Princess,

you directly made him wholeheartedly loyal to you.

Who would have thought Yang Ling is none other than Xu Qi An?

But me impersonating Huai Qing

is playing a dangerous game.

As they say, no risk no reward.

In my opinion, Your Highness need not worry.

As long as he doesn't meet Eldest Princess,

everything will be perfectly fine.

You make it sound easy.

Xu Qi An is a Guardian recommended by Huai Qing.

To prevent these two from meeting is difficult.

That's true.

But the poem gathering is imminent. Without this person,

I see no chance of winning against Huai Qing.

So Your Highness mean…

Placate him first and get the poem from him.

After he brings the poem tomorrow,

we will figure out a way to send him off.

Unexpectedly, Xu Ning Yan turns out to be the great scholar Yang Ling.

Say, when we go to the Music Bureau in the future,

won't we be able to have Miss Fu Xiang accompany us

without even spending money?

He has arrived.

Yang Ling!

Keep it down.

Why have you just arrived?

Something came up at home last night. I slept too late.

Luckily the leader isn't here.

Not that he isn't here.

He came early and has been looking for you everywhere.

- Why is he looking for me? - I don't know.

Seeing you haven't shown up for roll call today, he seems displeased.

If one doesn't show up for roll call, what are the consequences?

If he doesn't pursue the matter,

he'll just scold a bit and impose a small fine.

What if he does pursue it?

Nine out of ten times, a harsh punishment.

Leader.

Leader.

How is the review of the files going?

Very well, I am meticulously screening it.

Leader, why not go back to Chunfeng Division for some tea first?

I'll come over in a bit to report on the case.

How come I heard you're dissatisfied with reviewing files,

thinking that I am deliberately making things difficult for you?

Not at all.

Which scoundrel is fanning the flames and causing trouble?

It might be a lie made by Weihu Division's Zhao Jia.

If you're truly displeased, there's no need to pretend.

Go take a walk in the street.

Parade the streets?

Surely not, Leader.

Leader, I'll look at the files right now.

I prefer reading files instead.

Let's go.

- Quick. - Hold on, wait a moment.

Leader, I like reading files in the Archive Room.

I feel parading the streets isn't suitable for me, Leader.

- You two. - Let's go outside and talk.

What does "parading the streets" mean?

Tell me, what do you do when parading the streets?

You're not going to tie me up, are you?

Why am I suddenly being made to parade the streets?

Only winning with eight of characters. Self-drawn. [Eight of characters (Mahjong)]

You actually managed to get away.

Come on.

Next round, I'll catch you.

Come on, next round.

Grabbing the eight of characters.

Well, this is "parading the streets"?

"Parade the streets"*. Play games first, then patrol the streets. (*You means to have fun, jie means streets)

Be careful with fire in such dry weather.

The patrolling is finished. Hurry up.

Well, from the way you were just now,

I thought you were going to strip off my clothes

and make me parade in front of the public.

In the end, it's just a game of this mortal world.

If one can come out and patrol the streets, who would stay in the Chunfeng Division?

Isn't this just being on duty?

Right, sort your tiles quickly.

I'm not playing anymore.

I've lost everything.

Next time.

- Play two more rounds. - Next time.

Look at you.

We're short one player.

- Come on. - No, thank you.

Bro, come on, let's play a few rounds.

Wen Yang.

Wen Yang, come play a few rounds.

I won't play, I'm busy.

What about Xiao Yuan?

All my money is with my wife, I can't play.

These sons-in-law, really…

What should we do?

Xiao Ju.

Hey, come and play a couple of rounds with us.

I won't play. We haven't started business for the day, Bro.

Well, it's about touching our fingers.

Stop taking advantage of me.

Xiao Lan.

What's up?

- Let's play a few rounds. - Sure, I'm coming, Bro.

Xiao Lan is reliable.

By the way, Leader has such a bull temper.

Whoever goes against him, he never lets go.

Yesterday, wasn't he cursing at you?

How come he's changed his nature today?

If you're my buddy, tell the truth.

Did you use personal connections?

Astronomy Bureau?

Yunlu Academy or…?

Indeed, it was me.

Since you are already one of mine, naturally, I should look after you.

I have inquired among the Guardians

and heard that you are not on good terms with your Silver Guardian leader.

So, I've instructed Wei Yuan to look out for you.

How come? Are you troubled?

Not at all. Your Highness are busy with a multitude of affairs.

Yet you are so considerate towards me.

I am truly overwhelmed by your favor and don't know how to repay you.

There is a way to repay me.

The poem, where is the poem?

Here it is, Your Highness.

"A golden cup of clear wine worth ten thousand."

"A jade plate of delicacies worth a fortune."

"I stop my cup and throw down my chopsticks, unable to eat."

"I draw my sword and look around, feeling lost."

A fine poem.

"Wanting to cross the Yellow River, but the ice has blocked the river."

"Prepared to climb Mount Taihang, but it's blanketed with snow."

"Leisurely fishing in the clear stream, suddenly…"* (*All lines are from "Difficult Journey" by Tang Dynasty's poet Li Bai)

[Leisurely fishing in the clear stream, suddenly…]

Suddenly what?

Suddenly what?

This poem is quite difficult.

I thought hard all night long last night.

It's still brewing.

Are Your Highness satisfied with the first half?

Very much so.

When will the second half be complete?

At least three to five days.

Sometimes it can even take three to five months.

A poem is the product of an occasional stroke of genius.

Just like the weather, clear one moment and raining the next, it's unpredictable.

It's really hard to say.

According to what you mean,

I'll need to wait for heaven's favor to get the latter half of your poem?

Not so.

If I can serve by Your Highness's side,

perhaps I can have an epiphany, and all would be clear.

You make a good point.

Xiao Gang, give him a token of our mansion.

If you need anything in the future, come find me here anytime.

Whether rain or shine, let's meet every three days.

[Token]

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness strategize behind the scenes. Everything is under control.

But when did Your Highness visit Master Wei?

How come I didn't know about it?

Master Wei would not bother with me.

I am terrified to see him.

It was Xu Qi An himself who said he didn't get along with his Silver Guardian leader,

so I took the opportunity to say it

so that he would feel grateful and devote himself to writing poetry.

Your Highness are wise. But in my opinion.

It seems like he's hiding something in secret.

He seems to want to hold out for a better offer with you.

I have seen through it.

This man is not a fool.

But he indeed has considerable poetic talent.

This half verse alone shows his talent.

It seems we need to change our plan.

We must think long-term now and gradually plan to get the poetry.

Your Highness mean…

Give the order.

From now on, everyone in this mansion is not allowed to be negligent anymore.

Morality must be dignified, cultivation must be improved.

From now on, this is Princess Huai Qing's Mansion and I am the Eldest Princess.

Yes, Your Highness.

What! He dared to leave the group without permission!

Xu Qi An!

You two must find him and bring him back to me today.

He'll be charged with the crime of dereliction of duty.

At your command.

Xu Qi An!

Yes, Leader.

Where did you run off to?

I…

Look at you, not wearing your uniform,

not even carrying the Bronze Guardian official token.

I see you truly are lawless and disregard the rules.

Take him to the Punishment Hall for a heavy penalty.

Don't make him angry, endure it a bit. Let's go.

Wait a moment. [Walk the Right Path]

Since you are already one of mine, naturally, I should look after you.

I have inquired among the Guardians

and heard that you are not on good terms with your Silver Guardian leader.

So, I've instructed Wei Yuan to look out for you.

♫ I'm just a mere mortal under the sky ♫

♫ Countless people talking my ignorance ♫

Li Yu Chun, you have quite the nerve!

♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫

♫ Witness how the gavel untangles countless conflicted hearts ♫

♫ Looking back, it's like one of those story plots ♫

♫ I will become a thing of the past ♫

♫ The dark clouds part to see the sunset ♫

♫ See how much truth remains in the end ♫

What does he want to do?

♫ This unique me is still a commoner ♫

♫ Aim to break the rules before moving on ♫

♫ Master the exceptional skills ♫

♫ I bid farewell to those who stand in my way ♫

♫ With a lift of my arm, I open court in the heavens ♫

♫ When I stand to write, I check attendance again ♫

Excuse me, Buddies.

♫ I'm curious about what you covet ♫

♫ I accidentally uncovered a secret ♫

What... What does he want to do?

♫ It is not steadfast ♫

♫ When standing there ♫

♫ You must follow the rules I made ♫

♫ Apply skills to cure diseases ♫

♫ Eradicate the maladies of this vast land ♫

♫ I am just a commoner ♫

♫ Who aims to take steady steps ♫

♫ I am just a commoner ♫

♫ Who never wants to lose my sense of right and wrong ♫

♫ I am just a commoner ♫

♫ Who likes dance and music instead of fighting ♫

♫ I always see lonely souls roaming the mountains ♫

♫ I don't regret my own recklessness ♫

- You… - What about me?

I was merely patrolling the streets as usual.

There's no such thing as disregarding the rules as you just said.

You leaving the group without permission is an act of disregard for the rules.

"Patrolling the streets" entail inspecting around.

Following the planned route every day.

Walking the route properly several times to complete the mission.

This is not called patrolling the streets.

This is called walking a dog.

You, not wearing the uniform, not carrying…

I'm not wearing the uniform, not carrying the Bronze Guardian's official token.

I'm not buttoning up.

This damages the image of a Guardian.

It's truly an embarrassment, isn't it?

Fine, you always say such things. Can't you come up with something new?

You... I'm warning you. Stop imitating the way I talk.

You simply don't know how to repent.

Repent? What should I repent for?

I've wanted to ask for a while.

Wearing such a fierce and menacing outfit every day is one thing.

The rule about Guardians banging gongs, who is the nincompoop who thought of it?

Every few hundred steps, a clang.

Everyone can hear it.

Everyone knows a Guardian is coming.

Aren't you just alerting the criminals?

I'm here, you better run fast.

What's the purpose of this? Shooting a movie?

Do you think those criminals are stupid?

If you can catch criminals like that, then it would be a real embarrassment.

What does "shooting a movie" mean?

A new explanation.

Misappropriating the advantage of eloquence.

Ladies and gentlemen, I'm not speaking nonsense.

In just over a month,

I discovered many problems within our team of Guardians.

It's not just simply with us Bronze Guardians.

Guang Xiao.

Yes!

I'm here.

Hurry to the Archive Room and fetch my white book.

All right.

Run for it.

Well…

This government office hasn't been this lively in a long time.

[Ten Measures to Improve the Guardians]

[First, patrol routes shall be divided into two paths: overt and covert]

It was originally prepared for Master Wei.

Today, it will be used to curb your arrogance.

Having noticed many errors,

why not point them out earlier?

How could I know if some people would make private grudges public?

[Seven, clear reward and punishment system]

I will convene with the Silver Guardians to discuss these measures.

If there is really any issue,

I will find a way to perfect it.

Brother Chun, considering your good attitude in admitting your mistake,

fine, I'll go back and study it.

Have some tea to cool down.

White book?

The cause was Xu Qi An leaving his post without permission.

He had a dispute with Li Yu Chun.

Then, Xu Qi An brought out a white book

listing the numerous deficiencies of the Guardians.

Please take a look, Foster Father. [Ten Measures to Improve the Guardians]

Although this kid is untamed and willful

and seems to be rebellious and heretical,

he has a heart full of righteousness.

He acts according to his own methods. [First, patrol routes shall be divided into two paths: overt and covert]

The colors of the uniforms

and the way of striking the Bronze Gongs.

Yes.

Xu Qi An listed the defects of the current Guardians' uniforms

as well as the disadvantages of striking the gong before arresting someone.

He said if someone wears the uniform,

bangs the Bronze Gong and can still catch a criminal,

that criminal must be very stupid.

He even asked who came up with this rule.

It was my idea.

You are wise, Foster Father.

Li Yu Chun, that paper tiger*. (*Pretending to be fierce)

I have Eldest Princess as my backer.

I can swagger among the Guardians from now on.

[Xu Qi An's Promotion Log]

April 30th.

Today is my thirty-first day as a Guardian.

Even though I am still a Bronze Guardian,

I no longer have to read case files

because I have sought the support of Eldest Princess.

[Poetry Collection]

Recently, I have become acquainted with a talented individual named Xu Qi An.

He thinks I am Huai Qing,

wishing to compose poetry for me.

As long as do well in providing poetry,

sooner or later, I can become her confidant.

Promotion and a salary raise will be guaranteed.

As long as I keep it from him,

I am confident that I will surpass Huai Qing at the poem gathering

to become the No. 1 Princess of Dafeng. [No. 1 Princess]

Thank you, Brother Chun.

Go ahead.

May 1st. According to our rules,

today is Labor Day with a three-day holiday.

So I told Li Yu Chun I will take a three-day break.

He agreed without a second thought.

- Old Wang, I'm leaving. - All right.

I know all this is thanks to Eldest Princess's care.

Ci Jiu reminds me

that Eldest Princess is talented with a high mastery of poetry.

Whenever she encounters good poetry,

she pretends to critique it.

But to keep this matter secret,

I can only deliberately imitate her.

So I must hurry to review the books.

It seems I need to hurry up and write poetry.

The quality of the poetry will be a big issue.

It seems that every minute and every second from now on

must be put to good use.

Only then can I firmly grasp a good talent like Xu Qi An.

[The mountain of knowledge has a path, diligence leads the way. The sea of learning is endless...] (*"An Essay on Promoting Learning" by Han Yu)

Only then can I firmly cling to Eldest Princess.

Today is my second day of striving to learn from Huai Qing.

Your Highness, it is already noon.

Aren't you getting up yet?

Wake me up at the hour of You*. (*5-7 p.m)

I am drained.

I regret not having memorized more poems before.

Come on, I will take you for some lamb skewers.

After all, the meeting isn't until the day after tomorrow.

I might as well take the day off today.

Rest is as important as work.

I didn't get up until sunset again.

After all, the meeting is not until two days later.

I might as well take the day off today.

Xiao Gang.

- Bravo! - Bravo!

Give it to me.

Yesterday was already wasted.

Therefore, today I am determined to work hard and make a strong effort.

I purposely got up early.

Appreciate poetry.

But I'm really sleepy.

Come, carry the princess back to her room.

Yesterday, I met Constable Wang

and those buddies from Mount Dahuang at the Music Bureau.

Meeting old friends, of course, a thousand cups of wine are too few.

So, I was hungover.

So, I just woke up.

Getting up early ruins the day.

I actually fainted.

Xiao Gang brought the imperial physician to give me a reviving herbal decoction.

Only then was I able to wake up.

God, what should I do?

We're meeting tomorrow.

I haven't written a single word yet.

What do I show to Eldest Princess for her to critique?

I haven't started reviewing the books yet.

How am I to critique Xu Qi An's poetry tomorrow?

What to do, is it okay to delay for a few days?

Today is May 4th.

It's the day I arranged to meet with Eldest Princess.

So I must make a strenuous effort.

Ci Jiu!

What does Princess Huai Qing usually say?

Write it all down for me.

Yes, Your Highness.

Ci Jiu, tell your teacher.

I'll borrow the "Poems that Encourage People to Study" for a bit. Okay?

Ci Jiu!

My dear cousin.

A collection of poems, how should I appraise it?

Xiao Gang and the others have only written a few lines for me.

I hold this collection in very high esteem.

Eldest Princess was clearly shocked by my efficiency these past few days.

She gave me a very high appraisal.

Xu Qi An, if you don't get the poems back today,

I will hammer you to death!

Don't stop me.

I will hammer you to death!

I'll hammer-

Get the poems back.

Get it back.

Let's go. You stepped on me.

Get it back, you get it back.

I will hammer you to death.

Hammer to death.

Stepped on me again.

Calculating the time.

Only three days is left again.

I must be fully prepared for the coming days

and tightly grasp life in my own hands.

Your Highness, would you like to play shuttlecock?

Take a break and have some drinks.

I'm not going.

Anyway, there are still three more days.

Right, there's still plenty of time.

Why don't I…

Do it tomorrow?

Wait for me.

Bro, let's do it.

Drifting in the martial arts world.

How many knives should I carry?

I'm carrying two knives.

I'm carrying seven knives.

I'm carrying three knives. [Qi An, A+ | Ting Feng, B+]

- I called out the wrong number. - You called it out incorrectly.

Fly!

Wait a moment.

Let's enjoy some entertainment!

You should have said so earlier! [Qi An, A+ | Ting Feng, B+]

[Chunfeng Division]

Silver Guardian Li.

[Li Yu Chun | Song Ting Feng | Zhu Guang Xiao]

Leader.

I only granted him a three-day leave.

Xu Qi An has been away for almost ten days and hasn't returned to the government office.

Scoundrel!

He... He said he wanted to reform the government office's malpractices.

He's sequestered himself, thinking of ideas.

It's been ten days already.

What is he thinking about? Trying to fly to the heavens?

Let me tell you, go find him right now.

Bring him back to me.

At your command.

Guardian Li.

Congratulations, Guardian Li. [Tao Man, Guardian, Seventh Rank Warrior]

This time, all thanks to your subordinate Bronze Guardian Xu Qi An.

Based on his white book, we improved our case-solving methods.

Guess what, the efficiency is astonishingly high.

In just ten days, we've solved so many cases that I can't even keep up.

Take a look, the Fast flag for Guardians. [Fast]

The Fast flag is now with me.

But I've made it clear to the superiors.

Your Chunfeng Division has a share in these accomplishments.

Take a look. [The Guardians' Case-Solving Records]

[12th: Solved the dismembered body in the well, serial killer, Madam Zhang's bones, murdered merchant cases]

You flatter me, Guardian Tao.

Guardian Li, I've heard Xu Qi An is insubordinate and has a grudge against you.

How about this? You transfer him to our Weiwu Division.

Let me discipline him for you, how's that?

There's no need for you to trouble yourself.

Within my Chunfeng Division, there is peace and unity from top to bottom.

There's absolutely no such word as grudge.

[Chunfeng Division]

But I've heard Xu Qi An

hasn't come to Chunfeng Division in a long time.

That's because I instructed him to work from home.

Right.

The government office is noisy and chaotic.

It is full of those deceitful scoundrels solely intent on earning merit.

He is still young and inexperienced in the ways of the world.

I'm afraid he would be misled by others, which would affect official duties.

You have considered it thoroughly.

What are you looking at? [Chunfeng Division]

How dare he come to poach from my Chunfeng Division.

Leader, do I still need to bring Xu Qi An back here?

Go on with your work.

All right.

Ci Jiu. "The mountain of knowledge has a path, diligence leads the way."

"The sea of learning is endless, hard work is the boat to cross it. (*"An Essay on Promoting Learning" by Han Yu)

It has been used already, on your right cheek.

This one? [The mountain of knowledge has a path, diligence leads the way. The sea of learning is endless, hard work is the boat to cross it.]

"Books hold golden treasures and beauties like jade.* (*"Encouragement to Study" by Song Emperor Zhenzong")

"Books hold golden treasures and beauties like jade."* (*"Encouragement to Study's" first line, Xu Qi An recited the second line)

It has been used as well.

["Books hold golden treasures and beauties like jade.]

Four hours have passed, and only three lines were written.

Besides, two of those are repeats.

Cousin, when can you finish "Poems that Encourage People to Study"?

Both sides require poems.

I am truly exhausted. I'm out of ideas.

Let me eat something and take a rest.

In this case, [Ambposial]

when can I ever return to the academy?

When can I see my teacher?

This yogurt tastes good. Have some.

I won't eat it.

Son, don't be anxious or angry.

I have a way.

Ning Yan,

how about you introduce me to Eldest Princess?

I'll serve her like an ox or horse.

If I somehow manage to make her happy, you won't need to worry about her.

Then you can wholeheartedly help Ci Jiu write the "Poems that Encourage People to Study". Right?

Ci Jiu, let's continue. Let me think some more.

“One only regrets not having learned enough when the need arises to use it.”* Write it. (*Proverb)

It's been used before.

Cousin, a pretty sister is here to see you.

What "pretty sister"?

Don't bother me. I'm contemplating poetry.

Here, take a look.

Miss Cai Wei? Do you need me for something?

Not me. Senior Brother Song is looking for you.

He says there's progress with your mirror.

Really?

Follow me then.

Hurry up. Let's go, quickly.

No way, if you go, who will help me finish "Poems that Encourage People to Study"?

- Come back, Cousin! - On horseback or by flying?

What do you think, Imperial Mother?

Good poem.

Though it's only half done, it still shows great skill.

Lin An, where did you find so many of these fine lines of poetry?

Imperial Mother, I recently found a guest scholar with considerable poetic talent.

He has prepared many such poems for the poem gathering.

It seems they will be more than sufficient compared to Huai Qing's.

This poem is very good.

My dear Lin An, you must shine at the poem gathering

to make your Brother Crown Prince proud.

Look at you, you've lost weight recently.

Just right.

The small kitchen made your favorite milk snowflake cake today.

Come, have a taste.

Delicious.

Chun Tao, get some more to send to the princess later.

Yes, Your Highness.

Thank you, Mother.

My mother hasn't rewarded me in a long time.

It's a pity that the Noble Consort doesn't know

Your Highness have long since stopped liking sweets.

But she must still care about me.

Otherwise, she wouldn't reward me with desserts.

It's all thanks to Xu Qi An. He deserves a reward.

Where did he go today?

He's been at home all day and hasn't gone in for the Guardian's roll call yet.

But according to his usual routine,

he would go to the tavern to fetch some wine at dusk.

What about Huai Qing? What is her schedule for today?

Today is the twenty-fifth.

It is the day when Her Highness goes to the Astronomy Bureau to study.

With Xu Qi An, I no longer need to go to the Astronomy Bureau.

Your Highness!

- This way. - Your Highness!

This way.

Your Highness!

What happened? Catch your breath before you speak.

Xu Qi An has gone to the Astronomy Bureau.

What?

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'Immortal of Poetry' - Yisa Yu, Zao An

♫ In spring, I dreamt of your shadow ♫

♫ A clear sky hidden under the cloud ♫

♫ Tonight, no stars ♫

♫ Quietly waiting for the flowers to bloom ♫

♫ Chasing the south wind through the courtyard ♫

♫ Among all the worldly things ♫

♫ Only you are the hardest to find ♫

♫ How to express my longing for you in a poetry ♫

♫ Having thoroughly read poems of Lu You and Bai Juyi ♫

♫ Even the Immortal of Poetry would be at a loss for words upon seeing you ♫

♫ I've flipped through pages and words ♫

♫ Only to realize that love is a divine secret ♫

♫ I am still a student ♫

♫ Martial arts can't beat the true sincerity ♫

♫ Using rivers and seas as ink, swords and blades as pens ♫

♫ I write down my longings for you ♫

♫ We meet, but can't know each other ♫

♫ Why not just pretend we didn't meet ♫

♫ Day by day, I've been missing you ♫

♫ How to express my affection to you ♫

♫ I use this bronze mirror as a magic mirror ♫

♫ With one glance, I can see Xi Shi and Wang Zhaojun ♫

♫ Among all these things, only you get into my heart ♫

♫ If I lack proof ♫

♫ Seeing is believing, do not refuse ♫

♫ All things in this world ♫

♫ To me, are just nothing ♫

♫ Mastering all the strategies ♫

♫ You are my inscription for my poem ♫

♫ The heavens bear witness for me, the green mountains shift for you ♫

♫ My heart is only for you ♫

♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫

♫ For you, I am possessed by the spirit of a poetic immortal ♫

♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫

♫ Even half a verse conveys my thoughts ♫

♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫

♫ I can recite my longing for you ♫

♫ Only because of the good times in this world ♫

♫ All because of you ♫

♫ By day, I watch the clouds, by evening, I watch the stars ♫

♫ Walking in leisure, listening to the wind ♫

♫ Affection for you and me ♫

♫ Wish to be together even in the specks of dust ♫

♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫

♫ For you, I am possessed by the spirit of a poetic immortal ♫

♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫

♫ Even half a verse conveys my thoughts ♫

♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫

♫ I can recite my longing for you ♫

♫ Only because of the good times in this world ♫

♫ All because of you ♫

♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫

♫ For you, I am possessed by the spirit of a poetic immortal ♫

♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫

♫ Even half a verse conveys my thoughts ♫

♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫

♫ I can recite my longing for you ♫

♫ Only because of the good times in this world ♫

♫ All because of you ♫