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♫ I'm a mortal under the sky ♫

♫ The masses speak of my arrogance ♫

♫ I aspire to fly high ♫

♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫

♫ Not everything will pass ♫

♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫

♫ I'll become a thing of the past ♫

♫ I'm curious about what you covet ♫

♫ Accidentally, I found out a secret ♫

♫ The politics upon my lips ♫

♫ Has overthrown it all ♫

♫ It's not steadfast ♫

♫ Standing right here ♫

♫ You follow the rules I made ♫

♫ Apply skills to cure diseases ♫

♫ Eradicate the maladies in this vast land ♫

♫ I am but a commoner ♫

♫ I intended to be steady step by step ♫

♫ I am but a commoner ♫

♫ I can tell what's true and what's false ♫

♫ I am but a commoner ♫

♫ I like music and hate intrigues ♫

♫ I used to see hills full of lonely souls ♫

♫ I feel regret for my recklessness ♫

♫ Leaving future generations to review my scribbles ♫

♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫

♫ Not everything will pass ♫

♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫

♫ I'll become a thing of the past ♫

♫ We only have one life, and 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 ♫

♫ So many tricks and lies ♫

♫ I witness what you've done ♫

♫ May we live and die together ♫

[Guardians of the Dafeng]

[Episode 15]

Quick, think of a solution! What are you looking at?

Your Highness, I have a trick.

It could make him swear to serve Your Highness with his life and with utmost loyalty.

It's just that this trick…

Hurry up and tell me, don't play games.

Recruit him as the chief attendant.

Recruit him as the chief attendant?

Exactly, as long as Your Highness recruit him as the chief attendant,

Huaiqing will naturally not compete with you.

It's just that

it will sacrifice a bit of Your Highness's reputation.

That's no problem.

I have a far-reaching reputation.

Losing a little bit doesn't matter.

But what does chief attendant mean?

Your Highness don't know?

It's unheard of.

You all know?

Don't just stare, start eating.

I'll come after I finish cooking this dish.

What is he crazy about?

Did he poison us or what?

He wouldn't poison us. But he is really mad.

Here it comes.

Come on, tomato and scrambled eggs.

Take a look.

Is there any other work to do at home?

Tell me quickly, I'll do it. Otherwise, I might fall asleep shortly.

Then all previous efforts would be wasted.

That plaque at the entrance needs to be polished, colored, and coated.

Great, Lingyue, I'll go right now. You go ahead and eat, don't mind me.

I'll eat when I come back, you don't need to wait for me.

Ningyan.

Are you about to break through?

How did you know? Pingzhi, you are really accurate.

Is it that fast?

What's wrong? Not happy?

Happy. I'm very happy.

I have lived for these many years, just hoping to one day not have to sleep.

Ningyan, I'm genuinely happy for you.

How did you cultivate? Can you teach me?

Actually, it's quite simple, it's just…

Ningyan, Xu Qi'an.

Let's talk in a moment. I'm coming.

Ningyan, where did you go yesterday? The boss was asking about you.

I had something come up yesterday and left.

Why have you come today? Isn't it a day off?

Good things are coming, come over.

- What good thing? - Well,

don't say we don't look after you.

You come with us to confiscate property.

Confiscate property?

You know, the Taikang County magistrate was imprisoned.

But his properties should have been confiscated long ago.

Since Sangbo is imminent, it was postponed for a few days.

How is confiscating property considered a good thing? I still have work unfinished.

You've never confiscated property. You don't understand the rules, explain it to him.

When confiscating property,

the clerk will tally up the valuables in the front hall and record them in the registry.

Then they bring them back to the yamen.

But they do not partake in the execution of the confiscation.

It wouldn't be good if the boss found out about this, right?

What are you thinking?

What we mean is, let's just take some of those unwanted things,

the junk that is not recorded in the registry.

You never know, there might be valuable things among them.

How did you put it?

Just something like "Within…"

Within reasonable limits, seek benefits.

Right.

- Hurry up and change clothes. - Quick. Wait for me, right away.

Hurry up.

Pingzhi, I'm not eating at home.

Hurry up.

- Hurry up. - This is it, right?

- This is it. - Let's go.

- Quick. - Zhu, hurry up.

Bro, has the Silver Gong as the leader arrived?

Chunfeng Division?

The three of you are late.

Late?

Aren't they all late?

Bro.

Yes, we are late.

Bro, don't hold it against us.

It's not good if this delays important matters.

[Zhu Chengzhu, Guardian, Seventh Rank Warrior]

Draw your sword.

Don't be rash.

You're tough.

Stand up straight when you take a beating.

Go back.

Yes.

Watch closely.

Everyone should learn from him. Understand?

Very good.

Everyone should learn from him, understand?

Understand?

Yes.

Okay. You are teaching correctly.

Mr. Song, are you alright?

It was fortunate you did not draw your sword just now.

Otherwise, you would be done for.

I know, insubordination is a serious crime.

His surname is Zhu.

He is the youngest Silver Gong in our yamen.

His father's surname is also Zhu.

So what? Isn't your surname Zhu as well? You are his father?

Mr. Zhu Senior?

Yes, that's right.

He is not only the youngest Silver Gong in our yamen

but also the most valued young talent in the entire Dafeng Capital City.

Before you showed up,

a few days ago, I went to drink with his subordinate, the Bronze Gong.

I heard him say Mr. Zhu Junior especially dislikes our Chunfeng Division.

He doesn't like Chun and likes you even less.

He has said more than once, "How can a mere Bronze Gong…?"

Make things difficult for me.

[Liu Mansion]

Bravo!

Darned thing.

[Clear Sky and Fresh Air]

Take it.

It's nothing.

Get them something.

What thing?

Is there anything else hidden?

The three of you,

haven't been beaten enough, huh?

Put the things down.

All of you, stay here.

You're not allowed to go anywhere.

Clean up all the trash on the floor.

If it's not clean,

I'll kill you.

Did you hear that?

Did you hear that?

Okay.

I can't hear you.

Okay.

See, there's still a bit of gain.

Ningyan, I'm sorry.

I thought it was a pretty good thing. Little did I expect…

No, it was me who dragged you down.

Ningyan, I see you've touched your arm several times.

Is the injury serious?

Well, this darned guy has used qi?

Ningyan, let me tell you, with this injury, you can sue him.

You can tell the boss. He surely won't tolerate it.

Forget it. Don't trouble the boss.

Go see Mr. Wei.

Let me go!

What's the situation?

Ningyan, don't be impulsive.

Isn't it written in the document?

They only confiscate property, but not implicate others.

Get to work.

No!

Please let me go, I beg you!

Ningyan!

- I'm begging you. - Louder.

I'm begging you.

Here you are.

Scram.

Go quickly.

Xu Qi'an.

- I… - Come on, chop me.

I've already remembered your name.

When I go back, I'll personally accuse you to Mr. Wei.

Fine, you just wait.

I'm going to find the boss right now.

I will kill you all.

Let go of me!

Move aside!

Let go of me!

You are truly beasts.

One person per room, rescue them.

Let me go!

Zhu, let go of her!

If you dare touch her again,

I'll immediately report to Mr. Wei.

Arrogant wretch.

What's the situation?

Let me go!

How do you intend to treat me?

Ningyan.

Don't be impulsive.

You know the consequences.

Let her go, or else I'll take your life.

Did you hear that?

He wants to take my life.

Alright then.

I want to see how you are going to take my life.

Save me!

Let go!

Go die!

Focus on one spot.

Reach the pinnacle.

Your Excellency.

- Ningyan. - Your Excellency.

Ningyan, run away.

You won't survive, run away quickly.

If I run away, what will happen to my family?

What about you?

Is it worth it?

Is it worth it for you to do this for a woman you don't know?

There isn't so much about worth or not.

There are always some things

that are more important than life.

Surround them.

♫ Sun and moon, I am born of Heaven ♫

Bronze Gong Xu Qi'an assaulted his superior with no respect for laws.

Escorted by Chunfeng Division, he'll be tried by the yamen.

Guangxiao, I will go ahead and report this matter to the boss.

Remember, do not let Mr. Zhu Junior's men escort him.

Make sure to keep an eye on it.

Make way!

Make way!

Make way!

[Xu Qi'an] Boss.

Chun, something big has happened!

What matter has you so flustered?

Xu Qi'an almost killed Mr. Zhu Junior.

Quickly save him!

Guangxiao is taking him back to the yamen now.

Mr. Zhu Senior will soon get the news.

I'm afraid Xu Qi'an won't even have the chance to enter the yamen.

Quick, Chun.

Zhu!

Is there still hope?

[Zhu Yang, Guardian, Fourth Rank Warrior] The magic tool blocked the direct attack.

He was lucky to have his life spared.

Zhu, I'm here, wake up.

Zhu!

What happened here?

The knife qi has entered the viscera.

If we don't get a warlock from the Bureau of Astronomy, I'm afraid he won't make it.

Where are the people from the Bureau of Astronomy?

Someone has been dispatched to invite them. They will be here soon.

Have someone call them over.

If he's not here within thirty minutes, I'll have you buried with him.

Yes.

- My son. - Dad.

Zhu.

Xu

Qi

An.

Walk faster. It's only safe once we're inside the yamen.

Mr. Zhu Senior.

You are Xu Qi'an?

Your Excellency, Xu Qi'an is a man of the Chunfeng Division.

Please allow me to take him back to the Chunfeng Division.

Guangxiao.

You're the one who injured my son?

Do you have any last words?

I regret

not having killed that scoundrel.

Seeking death.

You dare to lay a hand on my Chunfeng Division's people.

Guangxiao, are you okay?

Boss, I…

I know. Don't talk.

Yang Yan,

he almost killed my only son.

So what?

Are you sure you want to protect him?

Yes.

Stop!

Mr. Wei has an order. Bring Xu Qi'an back to the yamen.

Let him decide on this matter.

Mr. Wei, my son, Zhu Chengzhu,

was severely injured by Bronze Gong Xu Qi'an.

He is on the brink of life and death. His life is still in danger.

I hope you will stand up for me and severely punish Xu Qi'an.

Mr. Wei, Zhu Chengzhu attempted to insult the guilty official's family women.

Xu Qi'an's dissuasion was unsuccessful. So he struck out in anger.

You're speaking nonsense!

Clearly, Xu Qi'an was seeking personal revenge.

There are discrepancies.

You can confront each other.

Greetings, Mr. Wei.

Report the matter to Mr. Wei in detail.

Mr. Wei, Xu Qi'an was late during the assembly.

Mr. Zhu Junior took the opportunity to discipline him.

Who knew he harbored resentment?

During the process of confiscating property,

Xu Qi'an saw Mr. Zhu Junior had an intent

to molest the guilty official's family women.

Thus, he took the opportunity to lash out, drawing his sword to strike him.

- Mr. Wei - I have something to report.

At the time of assembly, we were not late.

But Mr. Zhu Junior deliberately made things difficult for us.

He started beating me and Xu Qi'an.

When confiscating property, he forced us to stay in the front hall,

prohibiting us from entering the inner court.

We had no choice but to comply.

When cries from the women's quarters in the back courtyard were heard,

Xu Qi'an could no longer bear it. He rushed to stop Mr. Zhu Junior.

But Mr. Zhu Junior not only did not restrain himself

but instead dragged the woman into the courtyard, wanting to humiliate her in public.

Thus forcing Xu Qi'an to take action.

Mr. Wei, the two of them was in a profoundly private relationship with Xu Qi'an.

Their testimonial words are inevitably biased, not enough to be credible.

Mr. Wei, this matter was witnessed by all Bronze Gongs at the scene.

They can all testify.

Tell the truth.

I'll ensure you're not implicated.

During the assembly, Xu Qi'an and his two companions did not arrive late.

Mr. Zhu Junior did drag the woman into the courtyard,

intending to humiliate her in front of us.

There were many provocations against Xu Qi'an in the speech.

Everyone shut up!

Even so, it should be handled by the yamen.

Since when did it become you Bronze Gongs' turn to mete out punishment?

Mr. Wei, Xu Qi'an collided with a superior.

According to the Guardians' rules, he should be cut in half at the waist.

Your son, Zhu Chengzhu, disregarded the penal code and is lawless and unrestrained.

He is to be dismissed from his post starting today and will never be employed again.

Bronze Gong Xu Qi'an attacked a Silver Gong, causing serious injury.

His crime is extremely grave.

He shall be thrust into prison

and will be executed by waist-cutting at the marketplace in seven days.

Mr. Wei.

Everyone can leave now.

Mr. Wei,

wishing to devote myself deeply to the dust and sand of the world,

not seeking personal gain.

Is it from your heart?

Of course, it's from my heart.

♫ Thoughts linger, unable to disperse ♫

♫ ♫

You enjoy your position, living off people's sweat and toil.

It's easy to oppress the common people, but it's difficult to deceive the heavens.

♫ A bit of warmth by my side ♫

♫ Who will accompany me ♫

This is from my heart.

♫ Comfort me, no need for tears to dry ♫

♫ Casting down my eyes, I sigh alone ♫

♫ Dreams drag on, and yet they break ♫

Guards, follow Mr. Wei's orders

and take Xu Qi'an to the prison to await execution by waist-cutting.

♫ With you, what's there to fear ♫

♫ Let this life bring trouble again ♫

♫ With you, I can be at ease and unaffected ♫

♫ Fully aware of the world's misery and cold ♫

♫ Only wish to grant you peace ♫

♫ Joy and sorrow never intertwine ♫

♫ Flowers fall from above ♫

♫ The fragrance of sleeves ♫

♫ I dedicate my life to you ♫

♫ To bloom forth ♫

Mr. Xu,

Ningyan injured his superior Silver Gong with a chop.

Mr. Wei has ordered him

to be executed by waist cutting.

Take care.

Boss, the message has been delivered.

Sorry. We've tried our best.

Do we have any other acquainted colleagues?

We've find them all.

Now, only the Gold Gongs left.

We can't get in touch with them.

[Impartial]

You two join me for a drink.

- Boss. - I know you have a private stash.

You drink covertly while on duty.

[Impartial]

I know

Mr. Wei has his difficulties.

Xu Qi'an really did wrong.

This fool

almost killed him with a knife and the one he chopped at was a Silver Gong.

I feel like I am foolish enough.

I never thought he could be more foolish than me.

Had I known, I wouldn't have taken him in.

Annoying.

Truly deserved it.

Even if your talents are a bit better than others…

With such a big commotion,

the whole yamen was watching.

Could there be blatant favoritism?

Then where is Mr. Wei's authority?

It takes years to build a reputation.

But it only takes a moment to destroy it.

If there truly was favoritism towards Xu Qi'an,

who would trust Mr. Wei in the future?

Now it's all set.

One dismissed from office.

One executed by waist cutting.

Handled with justice.

Ningyan,

look at your shoddy bowl.

[Xu] The patterns are not symmetrical.

In the long days to come,

the people in the yamen will all behave properly.

Xu Qi'an,

your death will not be unjust.

It's worth it.

Candied haw sticks.

Don't you watch out!

[Wang Xiuhe, Wife of Vice Minister of Rites]

Ms. Xiuhe.

Ru, long time no see. I can hardly recognize you.

There's much to attend to at home.

I can't get away. So I've neglected to visit you.

Please forgive me.

Here are some pastries.

Please accept them.

[Guiyue Tower]

These are pastries from Guiyue Tower.

They must have cost quite a bit.

You never give me gifts. What's the occasion today?

Why so formal?

My nephew Xu Qi'an

accidentally injured a Silver Gong.

He was sentenced by Mr. Wei

to be cut at the waist.

So, I would like to ask the Vice Minister

to make a plea on his behalf

and to save my nephew's life.

After all, the head of our family is the Vice Minister of Rites.

- In the imperial court, he has a say. - Yes.

It's just that he holds a high position.

If he speaks for someone who has committed a capital offense without good reason,

what if a political rival of his were to seize this as a leverage?

Wouldn't I be harming him?

You'd better take the pastries back.

Let's go, back to the mansion.

[Xu Mansion]

Ru.

Ru, what did Wang Xiuhe say?

She agreed to help speak up.

Where is your bracelet?

Well, you need favors to get things done.

That's your dowry.

These are all external possessions.

When Ningyan returns, I'll deduct it from his allowance next month.

What about the Bureau of Astronomy?

I have seen Song Qing.

He said the Bureau of Astronomy cannot intervene in the matters of Guardians.

The Imperial Sword Guards also…

I, as his uncle, am useless.

Now is not the time to be disheartened.

Let's wait for Cijiu to come back.

He might…

He might have a way.

I am just a Bronze Gong,

a person of low status and little influence.

I have no right to choose.

You enjoy your position, living off people's sweat and toil.

It's easy to oppress the common people, but it's difficult to deceive the heavens.

This is from my heart.

The human heart is unfathomable.

Observing the mind is like judging a case.

One must not make a final verdict based on momentary prejudice.

[Impartial Enforcement]

You think I made the wrong judgment?

I dare not.

It was the Silver Gong who first insulted the guilty official's female relatives.

Xu Qi'an acted out of righteousness and took action indignantly.

I believe this act

is beneficial to deterring the malpractices within the yamen.

Wish you would show mercy beyond the law

and spare the life of Mr. Xu.

Wish you would show mercy beyond the law

and spare the life of Mr. Xu.

Mr. Wei, please show mercy beyond the law.

Xu Qi'an has quite good personal connections.

How many groups were there early in the morning?

The Gold Gongs among Guardians, except for that one surnamed Zhu,

almost have all arrived.

Mr. Wei, I may as well join them.

Mr. Wei, please show mercy beyond the law.

You also think I judged incorrectly?

You were not wrong.

But Xu Qi'an was even less so.

Boss, don't be impulsive. Isn't there another way? Boss.

- Chun. - There must be another way.

- Chun. - Don't go anymore. Boss.

Boss, think thrice. Boss.

Wei Yuan!

Come out!

Boss.

Everyone stand up now.

Li Yuchun, how dare you!

Boss.

I, Li Yuchun, am here.

Boss, don't be impulsive.

He's had too much to drink. His mind isn't clear.

Talking nonsense, can't hold his liquor.

Get out of the way!

Chun.

Scram!

I, Li Yuchun, joined the yamen in the 20th year of Yuanjing era.

I've always kept to my duties.

I've been diligent and responsible,

with the conviction to clean up corrupt officials,

with the goal of serving the country.

For 17 years, with utmost diligence,

I've never neglected my duty, broken the law, taken bribes,

or oppressed the good.

I had thought with all my passion,

there could be a fair and just world.

But over these 17 years,

I have witnessed many colleagues oppress the people and swindle merchants.

Every time they confiscate property, they greedily snatch money and valuables

and violate the female relatives of the guilty officials.

If this can be tolerated, what cannot be?

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♫ Sun and moon, I am born of Heaven ♫

♫ Between heaven and earth, the wind moves but shadows stay straight ♫

♫ Delusions in a dark world, entangled and mistaken ♫

♫ Rage sharp as swords ♫

♫ With my own hands, I smite injustice to vanquish evil ♫

♫ Throughout the ages, like an endless night, vast and boundless ♫

♫ Only the heart held throughout life remains unchanged ♫

♫ Stars and myriad forms, like dark smoke, obscure the view ♫

♫ With my heart set bright, I must expel the danger with light ♫

♫ The trees wish for calm, but the wind cannot bear to cease ♫

♫ Until the darkness vanishes ♫

♫ Together with discontent, twisted and tangled thousands of times ♫

♫ Sun and moon, I am born of Heaven ♫

♫ Between heaven and earth, the wind moves but shadows stay straight ♫

♫ Delusions in a dark world, entangled and mistaken ♫

♫ Rage sharp as swords ♫

♫ With my own hands, I smite injustice to vanquish evil ♫

♫ Throughout the ages, like an endless night, vast and boundless ♫

♫ Only the heart held throughout life remains unchanged ♫

♫ Stars and myriad forms, like dark smoke, obscure the view ♫

♫ With my heart set bright, I must expel the danger with light ♫

♫ The trees wish for calm, but the wind cannot bear to cease ♫

♫ Until the darkness vanishes ♫

♫ Together with discontent, twisted and tangled thousands of times ♫

♫ Throughout the ages, like an endless night, vast and boundless ♫

♫ Only the heart held throughout life remains unchanged ♫

♫ Stars and myriad forms, like dark smoke, obscure the view ♫

♫ People go against the world, I make a decisive strike ♫

♫ Slaughter all within this dusty realm ♫

♫ Holding the bright moon, illuminating the vast sky ♫

♫ Throughout my life, returning the world's path to brilliance ♫

♫ Demons and spirits ♫

♫ Live and die ♫

♫ A fervent wish hangs high in the heart ♫

♫ Different realms, same origin ♫