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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 39]

Anyone dares to take a step forward,

I'll let him know the consequences.

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Guardians voluntarily protect Mr. Zheng.

I am carrying out duties by imperial decree.

To arrest the criminal Zheng Xinghuai.

Any violators shall be executed.

Everyone, please hear me out.

I have never colluded with the Kui tribe,

nor have I ever deceived His Majesty.

I can go with you with a clear conscience.

Mr. Zheng, there is certain danger if you go.

Sir, I know it.

But this is a matter for me alone.

Thank Mr. Wei

and all of you for making the efforts for me.

I am really grateful.

There is always justice in this world.

Right and wrong will always be distinguished.

I will return soon.

You are wise.

Take him away.

Xu Qi'an, that old man you asked me to treat

has been taken away by Duke Cao.

Before leaving, he asked me to give this to you.

[Take It Slow]

[Supreme Court]

Beast!

Right, I am a beast.

I am the beast who killed your entire family.

But now, you are the criminal who brought disaster to the country, harm to the people,

and colluded with the Kui tribe.

Do you admit to these accusations?

You try to frame me, and I will not submit even in death.

You are aloof, right? Kneel down.

Mr. Zheng.

You are just a dog.

Old folk!

How dare you to get up!

You're not allowed to get up.

Beat him!

How dare you move!

Mr. Zheng.

My apologies for the offense.

Alright, finish and leave quickly. Delay will lead to unforeseen changes.

Wake him up.

Old folk.

Old folk, I'll tell you the truth.

You've been making a mess all over the place,

and His Majesty has long run out of patience.

If you weren't a bit useful,

you would have died long ago.

Zheng Xinghuai, you're not smart enough.

If you could think everything that's happened in Chuzhou through,

you should know exactly who you're dealing with.

Come on, Mr. Zheng.

Your time has come.

Time to go to hell.

Chuzhou Governor, Zheng Xinghuai,

colluded with the Kui tribe and massacred 380,000 people.

After being exposed by Que Yongxiu,

he committed suicide by hanging in the prison.

Mr. Zheng, are you happy with such an ending?

Initially, he was only after achievements,

but later on, he saw the decline in the people's livelihood there

and the pure and simple customs of the people, everlasting and ever-growing.

The reason he loved a street

was that they sold a bowl of plain noodles.

Mr. Zheng, you haven't been here for a long time.

Have a bowl of noodles. The broth is fresh today.

But later…

[Steamed Bun] Mr. Zheng, you are here.

He found that the steamed buns sold on the street corner were also quite tasty.

- It's quite tasty. - Really?

He saw the widow to the west whose husband had died

remarried another man.

And he watched the child playing at the street corner gradually growing up.

Have some.

Helping his elderly father take care of the mutton stall.

For over twenty years, he met many people there

and walked through every street and alley.

Even without the charm of the Jiangnan,

or the prosperity of the Capital City,

but in time,

that place also became his homeland.

[Mother of Zheng Xinghuai]

Mother, I'm back.

Let's eat.

And he decided not to leave there.

♫ Thoughts linger, unable to disperse ♫

♫ Laughing as I flick my sleeves ♫

♫ I concealed my sorrows ♫

♫ My thin clothes took away ♫

♫ A bit of warmth by my side ♫

♫ Who will accompany me ♫

♫ Comfort me, no need for tears to dry ♫

♫ Casting down my eyes, I sigh alone ♫

♫ Dreams drag on, and yet they break ♫

Why?

You tried hard to lobby every day,

yet others remained indifferent to you.

I really wanted to tell you

that the sorrows and joys of people do not relate to one another.

They will only find you annoyed.

Managed to escape from Chuzhou,

yet you've involved into the Capital City.

I thought the imperial court would give justice to the deceased

and you.

Who would have thought

it would cost your life?

I have told you.

Take it slow.

Xu Qi'an is so unruly, breaking into the dungeon.

I should arrest him right now.

First, hand over Mr. Zheng to us,

and we'll conduct a joint trial after we complete the investigation.

Xu Qi'an, you've got some nerve

to trespass the Supreme Court prison.

If I execute you here, and Wei Yuan wouldn't complain.

Guards, seize him!

Who dares!

Stop!

Xu Qi'an, why have you come?

Such a significant case

is not something you, a mere Silver Gong, can handle.

Leave now.

Your Majesty, Zheng Xinghuai has died.

This case can be concluded.

Regarding the officials,

how to deal with them?

I will dispatch a unit of the Imperial Guards

to protect your safety at your mansion.

Don't worry about being assassinated.

Furthermore, those spies who came with you

will also temporarily be at your command, staying at your mansion.

Your Majesty, you are wise.

This series of actions have easily shaken the civil officials.

Taking advantage of their hesitation, we resolved the chaos quickly,

letting Zheng Xinghuai commit suicide for fear of punishment,

and leaving no way out for the officials.

Now they have to accept it.

However,

the Mighty Sword has gone missing.

The whereabouts of that mysterious expert are uncertain.

If we can find him and retrieve the Mighty Sword to avenge Prince Huai,

then this matter could come to an end.

Hold a court session tomorrow to conclude the Chuzhou case once.

Before that,

have someone spread the news of Zheng Xinghuai's suicide

due to fear of punishment.

Yes.

[Chuzhou Governor Zheng Xinghuai Died in Prison]

So this is Father's plan.

Sister.

What's wrong?

I heard that Mr. Zheng has died.

I am scared…

What are you scared of?

I'm scared of Xu Qi'an…

Who is it? At this late hour.

Mother.

Cijiu.

- What happened? - Has Ningyan returned?

No, what's wrong?

- Mr. Zheng has been murdered. - Mr. Zheng.

Then we must hurry to find him.

Have you seen a man with a bun on his head?

Thank you.

Mr. Chu. Did you find him?

No.

Keep going.

Qi'an.

Have you seen anyone as tall as me wearing a Guardian's clothes?

I've searched the Bureau of Astronomy and the yamen. Where did Xu Qi'an go?

Sir, you have been playing all night.

I run a small business, and I really have nothing left to give you.

Xu Qi'an.

Mr. Xu, we have been looking for you all night. Where have you been?

Taking shelter from the rain and thinking about things.

How is it?

I have thought it through.

I'll go back, catch up on some sleep, then have a good meal. Let's go.

Right, Mr. Chu.

I've remembered those two lines of poetry. Do you still want it or not?

Douding, eat more.

Thank you, Qi'an.

Lingyin, you have one too. Eat some meat.

Why are you all looking at me? Eat up.

Let's eat.

W-Where did you go last night?

I went to play ring toss.

Ring toss?

Right.

I'm full.

Cijiu, here you are.

Where are you going?

Going back to take a bath.

♫ Fortunately, you came like the wind ♫

♫ Stopping me from frowning ♫

♫ With you, what's there to fear ♫

♫ Let this life bring trouble again ♫

Eat some more.

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

♫ Only wish to grant you peace ♫

♫ Joy and sorrow never intertwine ♫

♫ Flowers fall from above ♫

♫ I dedicate my life to you ♫

Finish the meal and pack up. Hurry and leave the city.

Do as I say.

♫ 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 ♫

♫ I dedicate my life to you to bloom forth ♫

Leave if there's nothing to report.

Your Majesty, I have a matter to report.

Go ahead.

Your Majesty, Chuzhou Governor Zheng Xinghuai had committed suicide in prison

out of fear of his punishment at noon yesterday.

Committed suicide out of fear of his punishment?

What do you think to conclude this case?

Your Majesty, since Zheng Xinghuai had committed suicide for fear of his punishment,

then the case can be concluded.

Chuzhou Governor Zheng Xinghuai is a native of Zhangzhou,

obtained the title of Jinshi in the imperial exam in the nineteenth year of Yuanjing.

He colluded with the Kui tribe, caused the death of the King of the North

and the 380,000 people of Chuzhou,

shall be punished of the extermination of nine generations of his family.

Who else is there in his family?

He is all alone, with no one left in his family.

With such a conclusion, do any of you have any objections?

Court adjourned.

We respectfully see you off, Your Majesty.

[Spirit Dew]

Who are you?

Xu Qi'an.

You can't get in unless you're summoned.

Mr. Xu, what brings you here?

To redress a wrong.

May Mr. Zheng rest in peace.

Mr. Wei.

May Mr. Zheng rest in peace.

May Mr. Zheng rest in peace.

May Mr. Zheng rest in peace.

May Mr. Zheng rest in peace.

A good strategist must be patient.

Acting recklessly may make you feel gratifying for a moment,

but it may cost you much more.

It's not the time yet.

Go back.

Mr. Wei and I

are different, after all.

You stay in the imperial court and oversee the whole situation.

You are tolerant and flexible.

Yet I

am a mere warrior,

can't take care of the whole situation,

or do anything else.

All I can do is to wield a single blow.

And all my thoughts would go clear,

with no guilt in the heart.

Mr. Zheng gave me this.

But I think it's more suited for you.

[Take It Slow]

Mr. Cao, go have fun at the Bureau of Music tonight.

[Spirit Dew] After so many years in Chuzhou,

I've forgotten how charming the girls at the Bureau of Music are.

Don't go out these days.

Just stay in your house.

Xu Qi'an.

Xu Qi'an, this is the imperial palace's forbidden area.

What are you doing with a blade?

Xu Qi'an, you have trespassed into the forbidden area with a weapon,

do you realize what crimes you've committed?

Xu Qi'an, don't make mistakes.

If you act rashly here, you couldn't bear the consequences.

He is Xu Qi'an, the one investigating the massacre case?

Right, it's him.

Que Yongxiu, Duke Cao.

You two, come here.

If I were to execute him right here,

would His Majesty blame me?

Don't underestimate him.

I am the person you are looking for.

What do you want?

Mr. Wei, you don't teach people well enough.

Look at him, so unruly.

How dare he act violently in the imperial palace!

If you can't teach him well,

how about I teach him for you?

Someone has intruded into the imperial palace, close the gate and protect His Majesty!

Don't go, come back!

Don't go!

Mr. Wei, we are colleagues.

You can't ignore this.

Xu Qi'an, don't come over.

Xu Qi'an.

Imperial Guards! Where are the Imperial Guards?

Capture him.

The Imperial Guards only follow His Majesty's command. Turn around.

Imperial Guards, you can't ignore this.

Xu Qi'an, don't!

Mr. Xu.

Mr. Wei.

- Save me! - Save me!

Xu Qi'an, stop!

I am the Duke.

Mr. Wei.

Save me, Mr. Wei!

Where are the Imperial Guards? Imperial Guards!

Mr. Wei.

Those who commit evil deeds shall not live.

Save me!

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, terrible.

Xu Qi'an is blocking the Meridian Gate,

capturing Duke Cao and Mr. Que

and threatening to kill them.

Is he trying to rebel?

Duke Cao, Mr. Que. How are they?

They have been taken out of the palace.

Stop him!

Anyone disobeys shall be executed.

Yes.

How dare he defy me!

Can't believe it!

Mr. Xu, I'll treat you to a bowl of plain noodles.

I am over fifty years old,

having reached the age of knowing destiny.

I have had no grand ambitions all my life,

only wishing to support my elderly mother and spoil my grandchildren,

to keep the peace of Chuzhou.

But overnight,

Chuzhou was gone

and all the people died.

Mr. Wei's advice

might be right.

But I can't stop.

Chu Yuanzhen, are you rebelling against the imperial court

and becoming a wanted criminal?

The sword has been sharpened for ten years.

Yet its blade has never been tested.

Today,

I will show you

whoever has

grievances.

By His Majesty's decree,

anyone disobeys shall be executed.

Who dares!

This time we've really stirred up the mess.

If you're afraid, then get lost.

I am here.

How can you do that without me?

- Silver Gong Xu? - Yes.

Who are these two people?

The one-eyed is Que Yongxiu.

Look, so many people.

Even if you die today, it will be worth it.

He is the one who accused Zheng Xinghuai, the Governor of Chuzhou,

of colluding with the Kui tribe and getting the King of the North killed.

Right. How could they do this?

What happened?

This must be related to the Chuzhou case.

I am a first-rank duke, descendant of the founding heroes.

If you kill me,

you will have no place in the Dafeng anymore.

When I see His Majesty, I will surely beg him to spare you.

Silver Gong Xu, please spare me.

It's all the fault of the King of the North and Mr. Que.

They created the massacre.

It was all their doing, and it has nothing to do with me.

- Nonsense! - You're talking nonsense!

You're not in the Capital City.

You don't understand him at all.

He's mad, and he really will kill us.

No.

Louder. Tell the people who massacred Chuzhou.

It's the King of the North and Que Yongxiu who massacred Chuzhou.

It was the two of them.

Who could have thought it?

Not enough.

Zheng Xinghuai is wronged.

Everything he said is true.

I've told you everything. Please don't kill me.

So, the ones who massacred the people of Chuzhou

were the King of the North and Que Yongxiu.

No wonder Governor Zheng would die.

It's all caused by the two of you.

Que Yongxiu is trying to cover up the truth.

Kill him!

Don't.

Kill him!

Avenge Mr. Zheng!

Kill him!

Save me!

Save me! Come save me!

By the emperor's decree, arrest Xu Qi'an.

Hurry up and save me.

Come save me!

Take him down.

Save me!

Xu Qi'an, what do you want to do?

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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 ♫