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This way!

Are you okay?

I'm fine. But Commander Chen, why are you here?

Why is my pomegranate jade with you?

Isn't it broken?

If it's broken, we must fix it.

But I still couldn't fix it although I've spent so much time on it.

But don't worry, I'm going to get it fixed.

Where is she?

Go over there and have a look!

Hurry!

Open the door!

Girl, you want to get rid of me with just a gold plaque.

Darn you! I'm going to kill...

Darn you! Don't you recognize this?

-This... -Please forgive us.

(Blossom)

(Episode 23)

My Lady.

The east, west, and south doors have been guarded,

except for the side door leading to the Duke of Ying.

But the side door is always locked.

Is the Duke in the residence?

According to reports,

the Duke went to the south gate to inspect.

He's not in the residence.

He went to the south gate for no reason.

And there's a fire at North Ward.

Something's wrong.

Open the door!

Open the door!

Wait a minute!

Open the door!

Who is it?

My Lady.

I'm Master Mao Chun's man.

There's a fire.

Master Mao Chun was afraid that something might happen to you,

so we were told to come and take a look.

Come on! Get more sticks to hold the door up!

On the surface, the Duke of Ying and Yizhi Hall are one family.

But in reality, they are arch-enemy.

Uncle Mao Chun won't ask anyone to check on us.

Open the door!

They are definitely not servants of the Duke of Ying.

My Lady, this is bad!

I saw a group of bandits burning and looting on the street!

Bandits?

Open the door!

Open the door!

Did you see clearly?

At this hour, the city gate has been closed.

How did the bandits get into the city?

I went to the roof. I definitely saw it!

The back door is also blocked by bandits!

What about the side door connecting the Duke's residence and Yizhi Hall?

The Duke has many people and weapons.

It's locked. No one answered when we shouted.

We're stuck!

-Open the door! -Guys, knock on the door!

Yes!

Hold it!

You! Get the guys from the west door!

-Yes! -Hurry!

It must be the Duke of Ying that is responsible for this.

My Lady, why don't we fire a distress flare to inform Lord Song?

I'll get it.

Open the door!

Wait a minute!

Come back!

First, there was a fire in North Ward to divert attention.

After that, there are bandits here,

as if no one is guarding.

Someone must have planned this.

If Lord Song rushes home,

he will be punished for being away from his duty

and deceiving the emperor.

And the worst-case scenario, he will be charged with treason.

Harder!

You climb over the wall and get in!

Yes!

Hurry!

Go!

Be careful!

There's someone on the wall!

-Lord Song. -How's my wife doing now?

What about the people from the Warden's Office?

Lord Song, no one from the Warden's Office came to report.

The fire is soaring into the sky. Someone must be causing trouble.

How come no one reported it?

Those from the Warden's Office are a bunch of fools!

Lord Song, Mrs. Song has always been resourceful.

Besides, General Yan and his men are guarding the residence.

She has a distress flare with her.

She will send a signal to us if there is danger.

If Shou Gu knows that someone is doing this deliberately

just to make me be away from my duty,

she will never fire the distress call.

I must go back!

Lord Song!

You must not do this!

The Imperial Guards are the royal guards.

If you act secretly without asking for permission,

you'll be charged with treason!

Hurry up! Beat them!

How long can this last?

How dare you hurt so many men of mine!

Mrs. Song!

I heard that you have a lot of money!

We just want to survive.

We'd like to ask you to lend us some money.

If you give us the money,

-you won't die. -My Lady.

Change into maid's clothes.

We will fight with our lives to help you escape.

I am the master of the house.

If I leave, they will fall apart.

No one will survive.

Besides, the streets are full of bandits.

It's not necessarily safer than inside the residence.

There are three aspects to make one advantage.

The momentum,

the location and the cause.

This is our home.

We have the advantages.

If we're determined to fight to the last, we may win.

My Lady, with your order,

we'll fight them.

-Go! -If they dare to break in,

we will make sure they will never return!

Mr. Chen.

My Lady.

You're most familiar with the route in the residence.

Find a way to go to Zhaowen Bookstore to bring in some reinforcements.

My Lady.

Before leaving, Lord Song ordered me

to protect your safety.

Even if I have to lose my life,

I must protect your safety.

Be flexible when there's an emergency.

I will think of a way to tell Mr. Yan to come with guards.

It's just that there are many bandits.

I'm afraid they may have some backup plans

to put Yizhi Hall to death.

We can still hold the main door for a while.

Just follow my plan first.

I will definitely complete the task.

Su Xin, get someone to bring the firewood in the woodshed

and light them in the courtyard.

Mr. Yan and the rest will definitely come to save us when they see the fire.

Yes!

Su Lan, get someone to wet the entire woodshed

and then block the door with bulky furniture.

Get the ladies to extract the oil.

Yes!

Come with me!

Hurry!

Hurry!

What are you doing?

Hurry! Get out of the way!

Boss, the west door is unlocked!

Alright! Continue to do this.

-The rest follow me. -Yes!

Move!

My Lady!

The west door was opened!

The bandits broke in!

We can't do this the hard way.

Tell the old, weak, and female family members to hide in the underground.

Do not make noise.

The rest go to the woodshed with me.

Let's go...

Boss.

Tell the buddies at the east and west doors to keep guarding.

-You go and search for the money! -Yes!

The rest go in and get them!

-Move! -Yes!

Hurry! Over there!

General Yan, look!

Why is there thick smoke at Yizhi Hall?

Death is near at hand.

But Mrs. Song still lit a fire for us to give us light.

Search separately!

Yes!

-You guys come here with me -Yes!

Boss, here!

They're inside.

But there's water in that place.

I guess the fire won't be ignited that fast.

My Lady, there are quite many of them.

A couple of them are hiding out here, scared to death.

Are you afraid that they will escape?

Mrs. Song.

You're a hero among women.

It's a pity that someone wants you dead!

This is my first time.

It's alright.

Steady.

Keep your eyes on the target.

Aim it.

You'll feel scared as it's your first time trying.

But the more you're afraid, the more you have to be calm.

Stay calm.

Don't worry, I'm by your side.

To defeat the enemy, we must capture its leader first.

It's not certain who is going to die first.

Boss, are you okay?

You trash! Why didn't you tell me that there was a firearm?

My Lady, you hit the one next to him.

Go!

What kind of residence is this?

They hid five firearms secretly!

Aren't they afraid of getting raided?

Shoot the arrows!

Those with shield bearers, go!

My Lady, we only have one gunpowder left. What should we do?

Stay put for now.

If we scare them,

someone will definitely come to our rescue!

-The few of you return with me. -Yes!

-The rest protect the people here! -Yes!

-Where's Mrs. Song? -She's still in the residence.

Let's kill these bandits first!

Let's go!

Boss, this is bad!

People were coming from both the west door and the main door!

Boss, we're tricked!

They're trying to delay us.

Let's retreat!

Looks like

we've been tricked by Wang Ying Xue again.

Retreat!

My Lady, they're pulling out!

Shou Gu!

Lord Song.

Where's Mrs. Song?

She's in the residence.

Lord Song, it's a pity that you weren't here and didn't see it.

Mrs. Song is truly a woman of honor!

She only brought a few boys and women to guard strictly.

How about the casualties?

Eight of the guards were injured and two were seriously injured.

They held back dozens of bandits.

Are these the bandits?

Yes.

Stoop following me.

-Lord Song. -Is she inside?

Yes.

Shou Gu.

Why are you back?

I saw a fire in the city.

I rushed back as I was afraid that something would happen.

The servants said

the female Zhuge in my house

commanded them to fight bravely.

You defeated many enemies

and were awesome.

Why are you crying?

I have no idea.

I didn't feel like crying when I faced the bandits.

But when I see you, I suddenly feel like crying.

I'm sorry.

It's my fault.

I should have come back earlier.

When I married you,

I wanted to protect you.

But you're in danger

because of me.

How do you know it's because of you?

Maybe

the bandits are really interested in my dowry.

Oh right.

Aren't you supposed to be on duty at Western Hills Palace?

Why did you come back?

Don't worry.

I came back alone.

The Western Hills Palace is protected by the Imperial Guards.

The Imperial Guards are the royal guards.

If you act secretly without asking for permission,

you'll be charged with treason!

Lu Ming, obey my order!

Yes!

Lead all Imperial Guards to protect the Western Hills Palace.

No mistake is allowed!

Lord Song!

Turns out that the elite of the Duke of Ding's Army

is in the city.

Yes.

Whether it's in Futing or in the city, the Duke of Ding's Army

will never forget to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country.

They will definitely save the people.

I know this.

It's just that no one should know about

the elite of the Duke of Ding's Army is in the city.

You'd better return now

lest things go wrong.

God, please bless me.

Duke of Ding, please bless me.

Lord Song, come back now!

Lord Song!

Who is it?

Lord Song.

Interrogate him.

Find out if he is a bandit or a hidden traitor.

Yes!

(Marquis of Jining's Residence)

My Lady!

-Look at this! -Kneel!

She wanted to run away!

It's a mess out there.

Where are you running to?

Where did you get this money?

My Lady, it's your mother, Madam Wang.

She told me to get the Marquis' token.

I have no idea about the rest!

I know I'm wrong!

Did my mother take the Marquis' token?

Servant.

-Get ready with the carriage! -It's a mess out there.

My Lady, where are you going?

-I'm going to find the Marquis. -My Lady, we'll find him.

You can't save the Marquis.

Bring all the guards at the residence and come with me.

Yes!

What?

Initially, he said 30-40 people.

They would leave once they kill Dou Zhao.

But there were more than 200 people.

It's a rebellion!

Well, it was a bit of a commotion.

But there were many of them.

That coquette would surely be dead.

We'll be dead too!

Such a big commotion happened at the royal capital.

They will definitely trace the truth.

Don't worry, madam.

People from the Warden's Office are drunk at Zuixian Tower.

When they find out about this,

the bandits have already left.

They won't suspect us either.

That's true though.

Thanks a lot

for this.

This is what I should do.

My Lady, I found out about it.

The Marquis is drinking in the courtyard of Zuixian Tower.

Alright. Hurry up!

Hurry!

Stop running!

Don't come here!

Stop that carriage!

We can't waste our trip!

Stop!

What a coincidence. A carriage from the Marquis of Jining's residence.

Wang Ying Xue's youngest daughter.

Catch her!

My Lady, run!

I will pray for the souls to be freed,

all sins and disasters will disappear.

Pei Jin...

Girl.

Let me see where you're heading to.

Come home with me.

I will give you as much money as you want.

I don't want money.

I want you!

You scoundrel.

You pay for your mother's debt.

Blame your good mother.

Let's go!

Sir.

Let's go.

-Come on! -Let's get drunk.

-Let's continue. -Let's get drunk.

-Let's go. -Let's continue.

-Let's continue. -Let's go!

Good!

Lord Song.

Lord Song.

Eunuch Wang?

What can I do for you at this hour?

Lord Song.

The empress ordered me to bring some food.

Thank you, Eunuch Wang. Thank you, Her Majesty.

My Lady.

General Yan.

We've detained and interrogated the three of them.

They were the Duke of Ying's men.

Besides, I found this from the Cangbei Gang.

Wei Ting Yu?

The North Ward is under the jurisdiction of the Warden's Office.

I received the news that

the Marquis of Jining and the others

are drinking and having fun at the southern.

So of course, they couldn't hear the loud cries from the north.

Those commanders-in-chief are used to being ridiculous.

I'm afraid their subordinates won't even dare to report the news.

My Lady, what happened?

I should be asking you.

Now you're asking me.

My Lady, it's all our fault.

We were trying to put out fires,

so we opened the side door. But the bandits sneaked in instead.

I wonder what Mr. Yan got

from his interrogation

with those bandits.

Don't drive a wedge between the Duke of Ying and Yizhi Hall

and hurts the Duke's heart!

When the bandits were shouting at the door,

we went to the Duke of Ying's residence to borrow weapons.

But the side door was locked.

When Mrs. Song secured the south door,

the side door was unlocked.

The bandits came out of nowhere.

That's quite a coincidence.

My Lady, yes...

As far as I know, they were the bandits from Cangzhou

who were attracted to your dowry.

My Lady, please stay!

Scoundrel.

Where did all these thieves come from?

Don't they know what place is this?

They're crazy about money!

Zhao.

Don't worry.

Yan Tang will be back soon to take care of this.

It was Lu who wanted to open the side door to get water to put out the fire.

But he never knew that the bandits would sneak in.

The bandits came into the city.

Do you know how many people were killed or injured?

All of us at Yizhi Hall almost lost our lives.

Can you just say someone's at fault and we can just forget about this?

It's a severe crime with the death penalty!

Mother-in-law, this is their family matter.

Uncle Yi Chun is putting us in the middle.

About this,

I think we shouldn't get involved.

After all, I come from a small family.

I don't know the pros and cons of this.

Go now.

Go get the family token.

Yes.

I am incompetent.

Zhao, we're family.

Please manage the situation of the residence.

Sister-in-law.

(The Duke of Ying's Residence)

Mrs. Song.

-Are you from the North Ward? -Yes.

Why didn't you report about the bandits?

The commanders of the Warden's Office are enjoying in the backyard.

They ordered that no one is allowed to disturb them.

We're just some humble subordinates.

We don't dare to offend them.

I'll take you there!

Good!

Anyone who doesn't finish this

is not allowed to leave. Do you hear me?

Alright! Come on!

Come on...

Have another drink!

-Sir, come on. -Come on, fill the cups.

Fill the cups!

Come on, let's have another one.

Dou Zhao?

Mrs. Song, are you going to kill the imperial officer

just because your husband has power?

The officers from the Warden's Office should hunt down bandits

and keep the city peaceful.

Right now, hundreds of bandits are in the city

robbing the citizen.

But you're indulging in a life of luxury.

You're eating the people's flesh

and drinking their blood.

You deserved to be cut to pieces.

That arrow didn't penetrate your heart

because the people in North Ward are waiting for you to mobilize troops!

Gentlemen, it's true.

Several gangs and hundreds of bandits

entered the city from the north gate under the jurisdiction of Mr. Wei.

It's been four hours.

What?

Why didn't you report this earlier?

You said it before.

You must enjoy your drink as much as possible.

The sky won't fall.

But when the interest is gone, it's gone.

If you're a man, you should apologize and commit suicide.

Do you still want me to help you?

What bandits?

I have no idea about this.

I found this on the bandit who was ordered to kill me.

I... I always carry my token with me.

How could it be in the hands of the bandits?

When the soldiers of the Warden's Office relieve a garrison,

you need to verify the token.

How could you lose it to the Cangbei Gang

who lent money from your mother-in-law?

If you really don't know about this,

that means someone stole it.

Sir, this is bad!

Mrs. Wei... Something happened to her!

Ming...

Ming, I'm here. Ming.

Wake up.

Ming.

Ming...

Ming....

Pei Jin...

I knew it.

You would definitely come to me.

Do you still remember

what you told me when you

sneaked into my courtyard?

I know...

Heaven and Earth as my witnesses.

I, Wei Ting Yu, hereby make a vow.

From today onward, I am willing to disperse all the maids in my residence.

From now on,

my drawing will only be Dou Ming.

If I violate this vow,

the sword will pierce through my heart and I will have a tragic...

Don't talk. I'll get a physician for you.

I'll get a physician. Go get a physician! Go now!

Pei Jin...

Ming...

You said

you would only draw my picture forever.

I know.

If you violate this vow...

The sword will pierce through my heart

and I will have a tragic end.

This vow...

I answered it for you.

I also

resolved it for you.

Ming...

Ming...

Ming...

Ming...

They're rebelling!

The country is peaceful and prosperous.

How dare some bandits break into the Duke of Ying's residence!

What is the Office of State Affairs doing?

What is the Warden's Office of the Five Wards doing?

Go now.

Get the commanders-in-chief of the Office of State Affairs

and Warden's Office of the Five Wards here now!

They dared to rob at the Duke of Ying's residence.

They're going to rob me tomorrow!

Your Majesty.

I request an order to arrest the bandits.

Bring my sword over.

-Song Mo. -Yes, Your Majesty.

Lead the Imperial Guards

and investigate this.

Find out who's got the guts

to rob the meritorious noble

and act recklessly under my nose!

Yes, Your Majesty.

Usually, the bandits contacted Madam Wang.

I was just a messenger.

I saw it myself

that Madam Wang strangled my mother-in-law to death!

How dare you!

She's your mother-in-law.

You used my name to do this

and put the blame on me.

We have Nanny Zhou's confession here

yet you're still trying to deny it!

Ying Xue.

Back then, when I got stuck in my career,

you imitated my handwriting to deal with it for me.

I recognize your handwriting!

Father!

Among the six ministers, two are here.

Mr. Wang.

If you ask for mercy from His Majesty,

I'll follow you.

At least Ying Xue can avoid death.

If we don't love our children the right way,

we'll be doing a disservice to them.

As your father,

I owed you, so I made it up to you.

But I turned you into an arrogant

and heartless person who doesn't care about another human being.

I will ask His Majesty to punish you severely!

Xing Yi.

Don't be angry.

Save it.

You wanted me

to offend His Majesty for my daughter.

I'll keep the position

of the assistant of the Grand Secretary for you.

I failed to teach my daughter.

I'll apologize to His Majesty and resign.

The rest is your family matter, Mr. Dou.

Do as you please.

Father!

If I die,

you'll be haunted by nightmares for the rest of your life.

You'll regret it, Father!

It's a sin.

-It's a sin! -Father!

I have devoted my whole life to you.

I'm not guilty!

The witnesses and evidence are here.

You've been fussing over this all your life.

Is it worth the trouble?

Shi Ying.

Are you going to force me to confess too?

What crime am I guilty of, Shi Ying?

The Cangbei Gang, Chimen and Wuyanluo...

Over the years, the court has failed to eliminate them.

Turns out it's because of you.

I've never seen someone who lured the enemies into the city.

Ying Xue.

Even if you want to seek death,

you shouldn't have dragged the whole family with you.

Go and admit it yourself.

No.

The capital of the money...

Wei Ting Zhen accounted for half.

The Duke of Jing is the empress' maternal family.

Wei's brother lost his token.

If you do this,

you're trying to ruin the royal family's reputation.

Why don't you think about it?

Why hasn't Wei Ting Zhen come yet?

The Wei family...

They can cut ties with me.

But you can't!

If you force me to confess...

Alright.

I'll confess to the crime of treason, which will involve all of my family!

Are you crazy?

How dare you talk about treason.

Why can't I?

I have devoted my whole life to the Dou family.

But you're forcing me to death now.

Why can't I drag you to be buried with me?

-You... -Ying Xue!

The first person to be buried with you

is Ming.

You take care of the family.

Father knows it in his heart.

I am useless.

But I don't want you to take such a big risk for me.

If we can't rely on one another,

we'll meet in hell then.

If there were no bandits,

no one would die last night.

-It's the cycle of cause and effect. -Ming...

You should know very well.

-Ming! -About the person who caused this.

Ming...

You're still alive, right?

Ming.

Look at me.

I am your mother. Ming!

It's them.

It's them!

They're forcing me to confess! Ming...

Wake up! Ming!

Listen to me.

Ming, wake up... Ming!

I didn't harm you.

It's them!

It was them who harmed you.

They wanted to harm me too! Ming!

Greed for more will lead to failure.

Who's hurting who?

This is not over yet.

Dou Zhao.

I'm not the only one in the city who wants you dead!

From now on, I want you to suffer every day!

She's crazy.

Take her away.

"Live in love with each other,

stay together forever."

Honey.

Do you think this can be fulfilled?

The bandits are vicious. You must return triumphant and safely.