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'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 33]

So the man in the black robe wants my fortune.

Therefore, a word of advice for you.

You must not leave the Dafeng before Shenshu is born.

Let me tell you.

Mr. Wang seems pretty easy-going.

- Really. - Really?

That's for sure.

What are you doing with a blade?

Practicing techniques.

Did we just chat for such a long time?

It's already mealtime.

Let's go, time to eat.

Why does talking to you make my arm sore?

Shoulder periarthritis.

Senior, are you really leaving?

Jian Zheng is right.

Shenshu is best to stay with him.

Mr. Wei, it's windy at night.

Rest early.

It's getting late. You go rest.

There is something on Xu Qi'an that belongs to me.

Shenshu is yours, and Xu Qi'an is mine.

He has had his eye on me for a long time.

Since when?

I'm just a lowly Guardian.

He must have a lot of ways to take me away.

[Tax Silver Case Closing File]

[Xu Qi'an Serves Sentenced to Exile to Yunzhou]

I was to be exiled to Yunzhou during the tax silver case.

[The Case of Zhou Li Kidnapping Zhang Yunying]

Do you want to sign before receiving your punishment,

or receive your punishment before signing?

[Statement of Confession]

Whether it's the tax silver case,

or the matter with Zhou Li,

were they all just to frame me

and secretly exile me to Yunzhou?

[Yunzhou]

Master, I'm sorry

for failing to bring Xu Qi'an out of the Dafeng.

Please punish me, Master.

It's all right. He is protected by Jian Zheng in the Capital City.

Even the two Saints of the Heaven Domain can't do anything about it.

Why undervalue yourself?

Master, what about our plan?

When the time comes, he will naturally come.

Understood.

But I have been to Yunzho and I reclaimed the tax silver.

The man in the black robe did not take me away,

only put the Shenshu inside me.

Why is that?

That man in the black robe had profound cultivation.

What is certain is that he is a Linghui Master of the Wizard Cult.

He told us about the matter of the Shenshu,

wanting to force us to fight against Jian Zheng.

So he could take you out of the Dafeng.

Jian Zheng. The man in the black robe fears Jian Zheng.

The only explanation is that, after the case of Zhou Li,

the man in the black robe realized Jian Zheng had noticed me,

and he had no chance to take me away under Jian Zheng's watch.

That's why he put the Shenshu inside me to make use of me.

This way, everything makes sense.

The man in the black robe wants to take me away,

while Jian Zheng has been protecting me in the shadows.

They are plotting in secret, leaving a faint trail.

They have already battled against each other many times secretly.

And all this is for the strange fortune within me.

And this fortune is the secret treasure of the palace.

I don't know where those few thieves went nineteen years ago.

Xu Qi'an.

What are you doing here in the late night?

Did Mr. Wei assign you to some secret major case?

No.

Then what is behind you?

The tax silver case, right?

Yes, these cases were closed long ago.

What's hidden in that?

Why has Mr. Wei been reviewing them for the past two days as well?

Mr. Wei

has been reviewing these old cases too?

Not only that,

he also asked me to pull everything related to these dossiers

out of Jingzhao Administration, saying someone would come to review.

I didn't expect it to be you.

Come out.

- Look for me? - Yes.

Wine?

Go ahead.

Mr. Wei, back in my hometown…

No, when I worked as a Quick-Acting Constable in Changle County,

I learned a drinking game from a fellow in the marketplace,

where the points on the dice decides the winner.

The one with the smaller points must either answer a question,

or drink a cup of wine.

I would like to play this game with you.

If you choose not to drink,

then you must tell the truth.

If you don't want to play,

I shall take my leave now.

Are we truly going to play?

[Dice points: Four, Five, Nine]

[Dice points: Nine, Nine, Nine]

Then, I'll start by asking.

What is your relationship with the Empress?

You know quite a bit.

Perhaps I will tell you about it in the future.

But for now, it has nothing to do with your concerns.

[Dice points: Five, Six, Eleven]

[Dice points: Nine, Nine, Nine]

Do you remember...

what happened in the palace during the year of the Battle of Linyuan Pass?

If your question is about the theft of the secret treasure, I know this.

The thief took advantage of the opportunity to steal the secret treasure.

By the time we realized it, he had already fled the Dafeng.

What exactly was that stolen secret treasure?

I think what was stolen must have been the fortune of the Dafeng.

Continue?

Come on.

[Dice points: Nine, Nine, Nine]

[Dice points: Nine, Nine, Nine]

It's rare. We each may ask a question.

Alright, what is the fortune of the Dafeng?

Among the various systems,

those that are closely related to the fortune are the Bureau of Astronomy and the Academy.

While, the Human Sect counts as only a half.

And standing apart from these...

representing the foundation of the nation is the fortune of the Dafeng.

Whenever war breaks out...

it marks the beginning of the shaking of the fortune of the Dafeng.

If we win, the fortune of the Dafeng will be stronger.

If we lose, the fortune of the Dafeng will be weakened.

The larger the scale of the war,

the more severe the shaking of the fortune of the Dafeng.

In the year of Yuanjing 17, the Battle of Linyuan Pass, many nations fought chaotically,

involving more than one million soldiers.

Such a massive scale... is rare in history.

The fortune of the Dafeng shook violently, which is also unprecedented.

The thief took advantage of this period and stole the fortune of the Dafeng.

In the following twenty years,

the Dafeng has been suffering in constantly wars and natural disasters.

His Majesty sent someone to investigate several times before,

but the thief's whereabouts remain a mystery to this day.

What will happen once the fortune of the Dafeng is retrieved?

There will be favorable weather, the country and its people will be at peace.

There will be no rivals.

What if it cannot be retrieved?

Predators loom all around, the Dafeng will be in peril.

It's my turn, right?

The fortune of the Dafeng

is within you, right?

Not only that, the sealed object beneath the Sangbo

is also within you.

In that case,

let's do as your advice on Xu Qi'an's matter.

Your Majesty, you are wise.

Go on. There is no need to cast the dice, Mr. Wei.

When I was in Yunzhou, that demon entered my body.

He comes from the Heaven Domain and is named Shenshu.

However, he has no memory of his past, knowing nothing of his past.

I have discovered through remaining fragments

that a man in a black robe intentionally put him within me.

- Then… - Then, you began to investigate this person's identity

and came to me to inquire about the Battle of Linyuan Pass.

Under the pretext of investigating with Li Miaozhen, you went to the Ministry of Personnel.

There, you discovered that the treasure had been stolen from the palace

and you surmised that the stolen treasure

was related to the demon within you, right?

Moreover, the Saints from the Heaven Domain told you something.

You feared that the man in black robe would make another move against you.

Therefore, you rushed to the Archive to trace back to the source,

and reviewed the tax silver and Zhou Li's dossiers.

As a result, you discovered that it seems

I am already aware of all these matters.

What to do?

You can't hide from it, nor can you escape it.

Might as well come to me under the guise of a game,

to test me.

Xu Qi'an, you've done well.

Mr. Wei, you know everything.

You are someone I hold in high regard.

Whoever I wish to cultivate, I shall carefully scrutinize them.

Your extraordinary speed in cultivation,

Jian Zheng's favoritism towards you,

the spirit loong's attitude towards you,

the appearance of the Yasheng's carving knife during the battle,

and the dice you kept rolling perfect points today.

All of this combined,

plus some secrets I know,

I can tell it after a simple review.

Before the battle, you asked me why Jian Zheng chose you.

I remember I once asked you

if you had anything to tell.

I hoped you would be honest with me, but you chose to hide it.

Xu Qi'an, do you really trust that Jian Zheng won't act against you

and the demon won't kill you?

You trust everyone,

except me.

What are you doing?

- Get up. - How could I not trust you?

Please allow me to lean on you.

Let go.

Jian Zheng is a celestial being.

It's not that I trust him, but I dare not provoke him.

And that Shenshu. He asked me to keep his secret.

Mr. Wei, you have no idea how formidable he is.

I simply don't dare act rashly.

Why didn't you tell me?

I have already told you before, as a Guardian, as long as you don't commit crimes,

I will protect you no matter what.

Mr. Wei, I was wrong. Please don't be angry.

Calm down. Being angry is bad for your health.

Mr. Wei.

Mr. Wei.

Mr. Wei, I have one last question.

The name at the blank spot was erased by someone using magic,

so no one can remember him.

I've looked into this person's identity, but there's no definitive conclusion yet.

However, that magic is Heaven Secret.

Only a warlock of Second-Rank or above can cast it.

This magic is extraordinarily dangerous.

If carried out, it would surely lead to widespread misery.

The one who cast it must refine an infinite amount of malicious energy

to condense a soul pill.

Using the pill as the guide, only then one is possible to cast it.

Second-Rank warlock? Bureau of Astronomy?

Mr. Wei.

This matter might be related to Jian Zheng?

Scared?

Mr. Wei.

You don't need to doubt Jian Zheng.

Jian Zheng has laid out a far-reaching plan for you.

He will not harm you for the time being.

Moreover, he's been fighting with the man in black robe for a long time.

His every move is unrelated to you.

Then, what if His Majesty realizes the fortune of the Dafeng is in me,

what would he do?

Caught between the three parties, you don't know what to do, right?

That's why you asked me about my relationship with the Empress.

You just wanted to know whether I would disregard the Empress

and fall out with His Majesty for you, right?

So, Mr. Wei, will you?

So, if it were possible, I would kill you.

Mr. Wei, have some tea to calm down.

Not drinking wine with me?

No. Don't overthink it.

Just continue on the path Jian Zheng has laid out for you.

Meanwhile, improve yourself and rise in rank.

So that one day, you can avoid being a pawn.

Understand?

Rest assured. I will help you.

I knew you are the best.

Calm down. I was wrong.

Mr. Wei, an imperial edict has arrived.

Mr. Wei.

Sir.

Mr. Xu is also here.

Perfect, let's receive the edict together.

Xu Qi'an, Guardian Silver Gong,

took down the avatar, protected the country,

and brought honor to the Dafeng,

is specially bestowed the title of Viscount.

Additionally, selected by the Three Ministries,

Xu Qi'an, Guardian Silver Gong,

is skillful in arts and martial arts, endowed with talent and virtue,

hereby specially appointed as the chief officer,

leading the officials of the three ministries

go to Chuzhou to investigate the case of the bloodbath 1,500 kilometers around.

To depart after seven days. Be noted.

I will obey the edict.

Mr. Wei, I bid farewell. Take care.

Take care.

His Majesty commands, after seven days,

you will accompany the investigation team to Chuzhou.

Please prepare in advance.

[Princess Consort of King of the North]

Anything else? If so, you may leave.

Finally, we've reached this point.

Master, there is news from the Capital City.

Emperor Yuanjing has sent an investigation team

to thoroughly investigate the case of the bloodbath 1,500 kilometers around.

The chief officer is Xu Qi'an.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

In my opinion,

Emperor Yuanjing has become aware of the whereabouts of the fortune of the Dafeng,

yet he fears the protection by various powers,

hence, he wants to get him killed.

What should we do next? Please provide guidance, Master.

[Three days later]

The great river flows eastward, washing away all,

leaving behind the fame of countless heroes through time.

With bamboo staff and straw sandals, travelling light, who shall fear?

Donning a straw raincoat, one enjoys a lifetime to walk in mist and rain.

I made these two lines of poem with the utmost devotion.

If you two like it, I would be delighted.

I have been practicing this wild cursive script for days.

I wonder if you two would like it.

We like it, but I have used

this poem in my lecture hall a few months ago.

You've exchanged

this very line of poem for several pages of my magic books.

Don't you remember it?

Recently, I have been exhausted.

And I am feeling unwell, without any inspiration.

However, be assured.

Once I have successfully investigated the Chuzhou case,

on the return journey, I will certainly work hard

to compose new works for you two.

Then what are you waiting for? Go now.

Yes, we need to play chess.

I won't see you out. You go ahead.

Wait, Mr. Li, Mr. Zhang.

The magic books given to me by you two have mostly been used up.

So…

Recently, I have been exhausted.

- So… - I am not feeling well.

Without any inspiration. Don't worry.

When you return from Chuzhou,

we'll make up the rest of the magic books for you.

- Don't. - You're here.

Mr. Zhao.

Greetings, Mr. Zhao.

Come with me.

I heard you're going to Chuzhou.

To investigate a case.

Aren't you afraid of offending the King of the North?

I am.

It seems you have no choice.

Mr. Zhao, as you know,

after I was ordered to take down the avatar,

[Imperial Edict] His Majesty has granted me a noble title.

Why am I still the one to go to Chuzhou?

The position of Viscount is not for nothing.

You were just a mere Silver Gong,

not qualified to be the chief officer.

With this title, you now have the qualification.

Imperial edicts must not be disobeyed.

But the journey is fraught with danger,

the slightest mistake, I'm afraid…

Mr. Wei has also told me the reason this has not been settled

is because His Majesty doesn't really want a governor to restrain the King of the North.

But now appointing a Silver Gong to be the chief officer can avoid this.

However, the King of the North has heavy troops in Chuzhou.

And if you, as the chief officer, really find out something,

then undoubtedly, you'll be in great danger.

But if I can't find anything at all,

then the Guardian Yamen would be charged by deliberately slandering Prince Huai,

intending to disturb the military's morale, and undermining the foundation of the country.

Using this as an excuse, I will certainly be attacked by all sides.

There can be no turning back.

Does Mr. Wei have any suggestion?

Feign compliance and investigate covertly.

After arriving in Chuzhou, you should never clash with the subordinates of the King of the North.

Show weakness to the enemy.

This can protect yourself and also cause the enemy to lower their guard.

After finding the evidence, quietly bring it back to the Capital City.

Mr. Wei really cares for you.

Mr. Wei asked you to come here today, right?

Mr. Wei said there is something here of yours that I need very much.

What is it?

He didn't tell me, but he said you would definitely help me.

This is the statue of Yasheng.

[Dying with righteousness and integrity to repay your grace]

Dying with righteousness and integrity to repay your grace.

Fame that flows through the ages, everlasting through a myriad of eras.

Cheng Hui.

Two hundred years ago, he left here to join the Imperial Academy,

recruited students from beyond Yunlu Academy,

and set up this tablet.

It's embarrassing to say that no one could break it.

Yasheng's carving knife.

When you safely return from Chuzhou,

then personally return this book to me.

Thank you, Mr. Zhao.

[Remnants of the Great Wilderness]

Mr. Zhao gave you all these?

Yes.

Why did he give you so many books?

Alright, stop being jealous. Take a look at this.

Have you heard of it before? What's so profound about it?

Remnants of the Great Wilderness?

I don't know.

I'm not even qualified to have the chance

to enter the Yasheng Hall to read these books.

However, I have thoroughly read the Academy's history,

so I do understand the origins of this book.

What's so profound about it?

This book was sent by the Bureau of Astronomy twenty years ago.

Since then, it has been kept in the Yasheng Hall.

It has not been returned to this day.

Bureau of Astronomy again?

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I still don't know why Mr. Zhao gave you so many books.

Do you really plan to finish reading them here? Aren't you hungry?

Stop it.

- Cijiu. - Go home?

How to read this character?

- I don't know. - Aren't you a scholar?

I don't know.

Let's go, slaughter a sheep to eat.

[Remnants of the Great Wilderness]

[Remnants of the Great Wilderness]

- Catch it. - Pass it to me.

- Give it to me. - Pass one to me.

Hurry up.

You serve.

Your Highness, catch it.

Your Highness, it's a fine weather today, perfect for playing shuttlecock.

We've been playing for seven days.

Indeed, then I will push the swing for you.

The kind where I'll push you high up.

You can't push me out of the palace.

Of course, I can't.

Princess, just bear with it.

If Her Majesty sees that you're well-behaved, you will be freed of being grounded.

you will be freed of being grounded.

Annoying.

Where's Xu Qi'an? Where is he? Why hasn't he come to see me?

Perhaps he is busy with official duties,

or has a case to investigate and can't get away.

Xuan. I told you to go find out. Tell me.

Your Highness. Mr. Xu goes to the Guardian Yamen to report every day as usual.

But he visited the Yunlu Academy a few days ago,

and yesterday, he went to the Bureau of Astronomy.

Why did he go to those places?

- What about today? - Today…

Today…

- Today he is idle, having fun at the Bureau of Music. - What?

He has time to listen to music, but no time to come see me. Ridiculous!

Your Highness, maybe Mr. Xu went there to invest a case.

Let's not overthink it. Let's play.

Xiaogang.

Since you entered the palace at the age of five,

it has been over eleven years now.

Over the past eleven years,

You and I have been together day and night, sharing the same mind.

I know you very well.

You sweat when you're nervous.

It might be because it's hot today.

And your hands shake when you lie.

Tell me the truth, where did Xu Qi'an go?

Hurry up.

Okay, Mr. Xu.

Check if all the items are packed.

Yes.

Remember. Once in Chuzhou, proceed with the plan.

Considering your reputation as the Heroine Feiyan, there shouldn't be a problem.

Understood.

I volunteered to go,

why does it sound like you assigned me to go?

If everything goes well, you would indeed do me a great favor.

Consider it a debt I owe you.

How do I contact you once I'm in Chuzhou?

Cijiu gave me this.

I'm leaving.

Mr. Xu, hurry up. I am waiting for you.

Have a safe journey.

This journey is about the greater good of the people.

Don't count it as a debt you owe me.

Then, see you in Chuzhou.

By the way, don't call me Heroine Feiyan.

It sounds stupid.

Are you leaving or not?

Let's set off.

Drink less on the way, don't mess things up.

Annoying!

Everyone, go back.

The ship is departing soon, and I have to go aboard.

Li Ru, I won't bring the pickles. I've been having stomach troubles lately.

I couldn't eat them even if I bring them.

Pingzhi, I have a blade with me.

This ship is also equipped with armor and weapons.

Put it away, it's dangerous.

Lingyue, what is it?

[Amulet]

Amulet?

Okay, I take it.

Right, I will buy you the specialty of Chuzhou, butter jade.

Douding.

I am leaving, will you miss me?

Qi'an, when will you come back?

I will come back after you recite the Disciple's Rules completely.

Qi'an won't come back.

Don't talk nonsense, take it back.

Ningyan, you must be careful.

Don't be like last time.

Last time, Li Ru cried all day without eating or drinking, almost fainted.

What?

That's not true. Impossible.

It's such a long journey, you need to be careful.

Send a letter back when you get there, heard me?

Don't worry, Li Ru.

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And you!

I won't say much nonsense.

Be good with Xiuhe.

Hurry, I am waiting for your wedding.

Qi'an, don't say so. I can't just…

Thanks for your kind words.

I wish you a smooth journey and a worthwhile trip.

We'll await your triumphant return.

Learn from her.

Exactly.

Qi'an, well.

Princess Lin'an is still grounded in the palace.

Have you said farewell to her before you leave?

You!

Enough. I'm leaving.

♫ Flowers in the courtyard bloom and wither ♫

♫ We've been growing over time ♫

I'm leaving.

♫ I make tea in my leisure time♫

♫ Where does the traveler come from ♫

♫ Stars shine through the window eavesdropping on us ♫

♫ We laugh under the moon ♫

♫ Day and night your words ♫ [Peace and Prosperity]

♫ Sound like poetry to me ♫

♫ The world outside is bustling ♫

Let's set off.

♫ No need to long for vast and distant lands ♫

♫ Focus on your worldly life ♫

Bye.

♫ Fortunately, there is warmth to get ♫

Let's have a good meal. Forget the pickles, let's go.

♫ ♫

The Dafeng is not worth it.

song credit

♫ Flowers in the courtyard bloom and wither ♫

♫ We've been growing over time ♫

♫ The wind blows across my hair, I make tea in my leisure time ♫

♫ Where does the traveler come from ♫

♫ Stars shine through the window, eavesdropping on us ♫

♫ We laugh under the moon ♫

♫ Day and night, your words ♫

♫ Sound like poetry to me ♫

♫ The world outside is bustling ♫

♫ My worries vanished in a moment ♫

♫ No need to long for vast and distant lands ♫

♫ Focus on your worldly life ♫

♫ It's strange and noisy ♫

♫ Fortunately, there is warmth to get ♫

♫ A hand to hold you ♫

♫ A man to understand you ♫

♫ Flowers in the courtyard bloom and wither ♫

♫ We've been growing over time ♫

♫ The wind blows across my hair, I make tea in my leisure time ♫

♫ Where does the traveler come from ♫

♫ Stars shine through the window, eavesdropping on us ♫

♫ We laugh under the moon ♫

♫ Day and night, your words ♫

♫ Sound like poetry to me ♫

♫ The world outside is bustling ♫

♫ My worries vanished in a moment ♫

♫ No need to long for vast and distant lands ♫

♫ Focus on your worldly life ♫

♫ It's strange and noisy ♫

♫ Fortunately, there is warmth to get ♫

♫ A hand to hold you ♫

♫ A man to understand you ♫

♫ It's strange ♫

♫ Just laugh or cry ♫

♫ The vast mountains and rivers can't compare to what's ♫

♫ Before our eyes ♫

♫ The world outside is bustling ♫

♫ My worries vanished in a moment ♫

♫ No need to long for vast and distant lands ♫

♫ Focus on your worldly life ♫

♫ It's strange and noisy ♫

♫ Fortunately, there is warmth to get ♫

♫ A hand to hold you ♫

♫ A man to understand you ♫

♫ Also understand ♫