1 00:01:28,620 --> 00:01:34,940 [Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty III: To Chang'an] 2 00:01:35,810 --> 00:01:37,990 [Episode 37] 3 00:01:38,530 --> 00:01:41,259 [Dayu Fish Market] 4 00:01:39,870 --> 00:01:40,680 You think I only sell 5 00:01:40,680 --> 00:01:42,310 those small fish out front? 6 00:01:43,400 --> 00:01:44,680 I have big fish, too. 7 00:01:46,150 --> 00:01:47,070 Let me show you. 8 00:01:59,160 --> 00:02:00,720 Would you like to swim 9 00:02:00,740 --> 00:02:02,040 with my big fish? 10 00:02:03,350 --> 00:02:04,350 I'll let you down. 11 00:02:27,550 --> 00:02:28,410 Start talking. 12 00:02:29,910 --> 00:02:30,680 Otherwise, even if 13 00:02:30,680 --> 00:02:31,940 you have a pretty face, 14 00:02:32,680 --> 00:02:34,710 I'll have to feed you to the fish. 15 00:02:35,190 --> 00:02:36,590 I don't care about why you were 16 00:02:36,590 --> 00:02:37,590 stalking Liu Jun. 17 00:02:37,960 --> 00:02:39,090 What I want to know is 18 00:02:39,630 --> 00:02:41,370 how you obtained intel 19 00:02:41,710 --> 00:02:43,470 about Yenisei Kirghiz. 20 00:02:44,120 --> 00:02:46,390 [Bream] 21 00:02:45,520 --> 00:02:47,180 You're from Yenisei Kirghiz? 22 00:02:47,190 --> 00:02:47,710 Yes. 23 00:02:47,930 --> 00:02:52,900 [Bream] 24 00:02:48,120 --> 00:02:49,840 You're already fish food now. 25 00:02:50,030 --> 00:02:50,710 With you, 26 00:02:51,190 --> 00:02:53,030 I have nothing to hide. 27 00:02:54,590 --> 00:02:55,240 Speak. 28 00:02:56,430 --> 00:02:58,690 How did you get the intel? 29 00:02:59,590 --> 00:03:01,190 I don't know about the intel. 30 00:03:01,800 --> 00:03:02,960 But my husband does. 31 00:03:03,710 --> 00:03:05,000 Who is your husband? 32 00:03:05,560 --> 00:03:07,960 Lu Lingfeng, Yongzhou Judicial Official. 33 00:03:08,520 --> 00:03:10,150 If you take me back to Yongzhou Prefecture, 34 00:03:10,150 --> 00:03:11,320 I promise you 35 00:03:11,520 --> 00:03:13,120 he will tell you everything. 36 00:03:13,470 --> 00:03:14,430 Lu Lingfeng? 37 00:03:15,430 --> 00:03:16,870 The Princess's son 38 00:03:18,680 --> 00:03:19,680 is your husband? 39 00:03:21,590 --> 00:03:23,800 Haven't I caught a treasure then? 40 00:03:26,190 --> 00:03:27,360 The Princess suddenly cut off 41 00:03:27,360 --> 00:03:29,090 contact with Yenisei Kirghiz. 42 00:03:29,310 --> 00:03:30,120 Perhaps you 43 00:03:31,150 --> 00:03:32,690 can help restore 44 00:03:32,750 --> 00:03:36,350 relations between Yenisei Kirghiz and the Princess's Mansion. 45 00:03:39,870 --> 00:03:40,730 Your Highness. 46 00:03:41,870 --> 00:03:43,680 Why are you in such a hurry? 47 00:03:43,960 --> 00:03:46,160 I received a message by carrier pigeon. 48 00:03:56,360 --> 00:03:58,190 If you want Pei Xijun alive, 49 00:03:58,380 --> 00:04:00,710 then grant what Yenisei Kirghiz demands. 50 00:04:07,030 --> 00:04:08,560 Go to Yongzhou Prefecture. 51 00:04:09,430 --> 00:04:11,190 Give this to Lu Lingfeng. 52 00:04:13,750 --> 00:04:14,430 Remember, 53 00:04:14,750 --> 00:04:16,510 only he is allowed to see it. 54 00:04:16,800 --> 00:04:17,160 Yes. 55 00:04:18,750 --> 00:04:19,240 Please. 56 00:04:21,240 --> 00:04:21,829 Mr. Fei. 57 00:04:24,160 --> 00:04:25,630 Mr. Fei, where's Xijun? 58 00:04:26,160 --> 00:04:27,800 I found a restaurant in Qinglong District 59 00:04:27,800 --> 00:04:29,630 that sells delicious pig organ soup, 60 00:04:29,630 --> 00:04:31,290 so I brought some back for her. 61 00:04:31,480 --> 00:04:32,870 You only think about Xijun, 62 00:04:32,870 --> 00:04:33,920 but not about me. 63 00:04:35,560 --> 00:04:38,159 Of course, I got something for you too, Mr. Fei. 64 00:04:38,430 --> 00:04:40,070 Here, Gourd Chicken. 65 00:04:41,480 --> 00:04:43,460 Yingtao, you're so kind! 66 00:04:44,040 --> 00:04:45,700 We got paid today, 67 00:04:45,800 --> 00:04:47,720 so of course I had to treat everyone. 68 00:04:47,720 --> 00:04:49,560 Where's Xijun? Call her out to eat. 69 00:04:49,560 --> 00:04:50,460 She went out. 70 00:04:50,530 --> 00:04:52,560 Lu Lingfeng sent her 71 00:04:52,580 --> 00:04:53,800 to follow someone. 72 00:04:55,070 --> 00:04:55,680 Xijun? 73 00:04:56,159 --> 00:04:57,159 Is Xijun back yet? 74 00:04:57,510 --> 00:04:58,240 Lu Lingfeng, 75 00:04:58,430 --> 00:05:01,050 you sent Xijun to follow someone? 76 00:05:01,120 --> 00:05:01,560 Yes. 77 00:05:04,310 --> 00:05:05,370 Isn't she back yet? 78 00:05:07,830 --> 00:05:08,430 Master! 79 00:05:09,830 --> 00:05:10,310 Master. 80 00:05:11,270 --> 00:05:12,630 The Princess sent someone to Yongzhou Prefecture, 81 00:05:12,630 --> 00:05:14,890 saying there's an urgent matter for you. 82 00:05:15,070 --> 00:05:16,000 I'm Lu Lingfeng. 83 00:05:16,630 --> 00:05:18,290 Official Lu, may I have a word? 84 00:05:34,770 --> 00:05:38,800 [Liu Mansion] 85 00:05:41,920 --> 00:05:42,720 Open up! 86 00:05:44,800 --> 00:05:45,870 Who are you looking for? 87 00:05:45,870 --> 00:05:46,800 Is Liu Jun here? 88 00:05:47,159 --> 00:05:48,000 At this hour? 89 00:05:48,190 --> 00:05:49,870 How could Magistrate Liu be home? 90 00:05:49,870 --> 00:05:51,000 Then where would he be? 91 00:05:51,000 --> 00:05:51,930 Only two places. 92 00:05:52,190 --> 00:05:53,250 Either the Persian House 93 00:05:53,250 --> 00:05:54,710 or the Pingkang District. 94 00:05:56,630 --> 00:05:59,330 The usual approach. Let's split up. 95 00:06:05,750 --> 00:06:06,680 Nice dancing! 96 00:06:06,720 --> 00:06:07,680 I like it. 97 00:06:08,160 --> 00:06:09,270 This way. 98 00:06:15,800 --> 00:06:16,630 Gentlemen, 99 00:06:16,800 --> 00:06:18,190 what would you like to drink? 100 00:06:18,190 --> 00:06:19,720 Any wine available in the world 101 00:06:19,720 --> 00:06:21,270 can be found at the Persian House. 102 00:06:21,270 --> 00:06:22,240 We're looking for someone. 103 00:06:22,240 --> 00:06:24,240 Then you've come to the right place. 104 00:06:24,240 --> 00:06:26,830 All of Chang'an's officials and wealthy merchants 105 00:06:26,830 --> 00:06:28,390 can be found here. 106 00:06:28,430 --> 00:06:29,830 If you're looking for women, 107 00:06:29,830 --> 00:06:30,850 any one of them 108 00:06:30,950 --> 00:06:33,409 can captivate your soul 109 00:06:33,630 --> 00:06:35,380 for the rest of your life. 110 00:06:35,480 --> 00:06:37,560 Is Magistrate Liu from Yongzhou Prefecture here? 111 00:06:37,560 --> 00:06:38,290 Who? 112 00:06:38,390 --> 00:06:39,040 Liu Jun. 113 00:06:41,159 --> 00:06:42,430 Oh, Mr. Liu! 114 00:06:42,550 --> 00:06:43,640 He's a magistrate? 115 00:06:43,750 --> 00:06:45,630 I didn't know 116 00:06:45,630 --> 00:06:47,120 he held such a high position. 117 00:06:47,120 --> 00:06:48,180 Stop the idle talk. 118 00:06:48,210 --> 00:06:49,720 He's involved in a case now. 119 00:06:49,720 --> 00:06:50,860 Involved in a case? 120 00:06:51,480 --> 00:06:52,680 That's frightening. 121 00:06:54,290 --> 00:06:56,020 But he hasn't visited 122 00:06:56,050 --> 00:06:58,240 Persian House at all tonight. 123 00:06:58,480 --> 00:06:59,270 Really? 124 00:07:00,720 --> 00:07:02,120 You're so intimidating, 125 00:07:02,160 --> 00:07:03,780 how would I dare to lie? 126 00:07:05,190 --> 00:07:05,720 Let's go. 127 00:07:11,560 --> 00:07:12,430 No need to see me out. 128 00:07:12,430 --> 00:07:13,690 I'll be back tomorrow. 129 00:07:13,740 --> 00:07:14,340 All right. 130 00:07:14,720 --> 00:07:15,920 Master, don't worry. 131 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,920 Perhaps Liu Jun went to Pingkang District. 132 00:07:17,440 --> 00:07:21,820 [Persian House] 133 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,040 Mr. Su and the others 134 00:07:19,040 --> 00:07:20,440 might be able to find him. 135 00:07:20,510 --> 00:07:21,040 Wait. 136 00:07:23,160 --> 00:07:24,830 What did that female innkeeper 137 00:07:24,830 --> 00:07:25,560 say just now? 138 00:07:25,920 --> 00:07:26,800 She said 139 00:07:27,120 --> 00:07:29,040 he didn't come tonight. 140 00:07:29,870 --> 00:07:30,870 That's not right. 141 00:07:31,390 --> 00:07:32,430 But he hasn't visited 142 00:07:32,430 --> 00:07:34,640 Persian House at all tonight. 143 00:07:34,990 --> 00:07:37,440 That statement is strange. 144 00:07:39,680 --> 00:07:40,990 As a shopkeeper, 145 00:07:41,070 --> 00:07:42,800 her normal response should be, 146 00:07:43,310 --> 00:07:45,040 "Liu Jun didn't come tonight." 147 00:07:45,800 --> 00:07:47,780 But she used the word "visited" 148 00:07:48,040 --> 00:07:49,900 and emphasized "Persian House." 149 00:07:53,600 --> 00:07:54,800 This sounds more like 150 00:07:54,950 --> 00:07:57,150 she's repeating someone else's words. 151 00:07:57,270 --> 00:07:57,830 Master, 152 00:07:58,470 --> 00:07:59,800 now that you mention it, 153 00:07:59,800 --> 00:08:00,860 it does make sense. 154 00:08:07,560 --> 00:08:09,090 Shopkeeper, you're lying. 155 00:08:10,360 --> 00:08:11,430 Where is Liu Jun? 156 00:08:28,070 --> 00:08:28,730 Don't move! 157 00:08:31,070 --> 00:08:32,150 I had no choice. 158 00:08:32,470 --> 00:08:33,890 I had to rat you out. 159 00:08:35,030 --> 00:08:35,990 You can have 160 00:08:36,200 --> 00:08:37,320 your silver back. 161 00:08:41,960 --> 00:08:43,559 If anyone comes looking for me, 162 00:08:43,559 --> 00:08:45,090 just tell them that I've not 163 00:08:45,320 --> 00:08:47,840 visited Persian House at all tonight. 164 00:08:52,150 --> 00:08:53,360 Where is Miss Pei? 165 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:56,240 Why are you asking such a strange question? 166 00:08:56,240 --> 00:08:57,200 Who is Miss Pei? 167 00:08:57,600 --> 00:08:58,530 I don't know her. 168 00:09:01,360 --> 00:09:02,120 By the way, 169 00:09:03,510 --> 00:09:06,200 I am the honorable Magistrate of Yongzhou Prefecture. 170 00:09:06,200 --> 00:09:07,930 How dare you treat me like this! 171 00:09:08,110 --> 00:09:08,970 I'm asking you, 172 00:09:09,670 --> 00:09:10,910 where is Pei Xijun? 173 00:09:10,960 --> 00:09:11,690 Lu Lingfeng, 174 00:09:12,630 --> 00:09:14,490 you're just a Judicial Official. 175 00:09:15,080 --> 00:09:16,510 Your rank is below mine. 176 00:09:17,120 --> 00:09:17,790 I know 177 00:09:18,120 --> 00:09:20,200 you have a special relationship with the Princess, 178 00:09:20,200 --> 00:09:21,930 but you can't abuse your power. 179 00:09:26,720 --> 00:09:27,380 Put it down! 180 00:09:35,640 --> 00:09:36,320 Xue Huan. 181 00:09:36,320 --> 00:09:37,270 Stop! Stop! 182 00:09:39,000 --> 00:09:40,080 Lu Lingfeng, 183 00:09:40,320 --> 00:09:41,790 I will definitely report you! 184 00:09:41,790 --> 00:09:42,960 You can report me, 185 00:09:43,080 --> 00:09:44,480 but first you must tell me 186 00:09:44,630 --> 00:09:45,960 where Pei Xijun is. 187 00:09:46,200 --> 00:09:47,730 I don't know any Pei Xijun. 188 00:09:48,120 --> 00:09:49,650 Even if you beat me to death, 189 00:09:49,840 --> 00:09:51,100 I still wouldn't know. 190 00:09:53,630 --> 00:09:54,360 Official Lu. 191 00:09:54,670 --> 00:09:55,870 What brings you here? 192 00:10:01,960 --> 00:10:03,020 I took the portrait 193 00:10:03,080 --> 00:10:04,390 and traced it to Chongxian District. 194 00:10:04,390 --> 00:10:05,480 The district head recognized 195 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:07,720 this person as the owner of Dayu Fish Market. 196 00:10:07,720 --> 00:10:08,910 I didn't dare act rashly, 197 00:10:08,910 --> 00:10:10,200 so I investigated secretly. 198 00:10:10,200 --> 00:10:11,400 A secret agent told me 199 00:10:11,720 --> 00:10:13,150 Magistrate Liu frequents there. 200 00:10:13,150 --> 00:10:14,210 He was there today. 201 00:10:21,140 --> 00:10:22,530 Dayu Fish Market... 202 00:10:22,560 --> 00:10:23,870 I've found the answer. 203 00:10:24,300 --> 00:10:26,160 Liu Jun, since you won't admit it, 204 00:10:26,170 --> 00:10:27,700 you can go to the King of Hell 205 00:10:27,910 --> 00:10:28,780 and repent for your sins! 206 00:10:28,780 --> 00:10:29,870 I confess! 207 00:10:29,960 --> 00:10:30,870 Yes. 208 00:10:31,000 --> 00:10:32,240 It's the Dayu Fish Market. 209 00:10:32,240 --> 00:10:33,770 You can't blame me for this. 210 00:10:33,790 --> 00:10:35,920 Miss Pei was following me. 211 00:10:37,030 --> 00:10:37,480 Jia. 212 00:10:37,790 --> 00:10:38,150 Yes. 213 00:10:38,720 --> 00:10:39,720 Arrest him and take him back. 214 00:10:39,720 --> 00:10:40,120 Yes. 215 00:10:49,750 --> 00:10:50,610 How's it going? 216 00:10:50,960 --> 00:10:52,750 Any movement from the Princess's Mansion? 217 00:10:52,750 --> 00:10:53,240 No. 218 00:10:56,120 --> 00:10:57,440 Don't tell me we've been 219 00:10:57,440 --> 00:10:58,570 fooled by that girl. 220 00:10:59,030 --> 00:11:00,960 Gather all our men. 221 00:11:01,510 --> 00:11:01,960 Yes. 222 00:11:03,270 --> 00:11:05,240 Pack only valuables and money. 223 00:11:05,320 --> 00:11:07,780 We'll return to Yenisei Kirghiz overnight. 224 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:08,510 Yes. 225 00:11:18,390 --> 00:11:19,120 Let me go. 226 00:11:21,630 --> 00:11:22,960 You're just a liar! 227 00:11:24,670 --> 00:11:25,720 I knew it. 228 00:11:26,390 --> 00:11:28,050 You're so plain-looking. 229 00:11:28,440 --> 00:11:29,240 Why would the Princess's son 230 00:11:29,240 --> 00:11:30,510 be interested in you? 231 00:11:32,720 --> 00:11:33,850 I'm not lying to you. 232 00:11:34,630 --> 00:11:35,720 My husband, Lu Lingfeng, 233 00:11:35,720 --> 00:11:37,120 is Di Renjie's disciple. 234 00:11:37,670 --> 00:11:39,530 He's an expert in solving crimes. 235 00:11:40,120 --> 00:11:41,080 He already suspects 236 00:11:41,080 --> 00:11:42,540 your accomplice, Liu Jun. 237 00:11:43,120 --> 00:11:44,580 If I don't return, 238 00:11:44,960 --> 00:11:47,510 it will solidify the suspicion against Liu Jun. 239 00:11:47,510 --> 00:11:49,330 Lu Lingfeng will be here soon. 240 00:11:49,500 --> 00:11:50,770 If you surrender now, 241 00:11:51,870 --> 00:11:53,600 I can plead for mercy on your behalf. 242 00:11:53,600 --> 00:11:55,660 At least you'll have a proper burial. 243 00:11:57,270 --> 00:11:59,270 Such brave words from a little lady. 244 00:11:59,630 --> 00:12:01,320 Liu Jun's exposure was inevitable. 245 00:12:01,320 --> 00:12:02,600 I've long been prepared. 246 00:12:02,600 --> 00:12:03,960 You think you can scare 247 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:05,910 a Yenisei Kirghiz warrior with a few words? 248 00:12:05,910 --> 00:12:07,270 Dream on. 249 00:12:07,870 --> 00:12:09,530 I'm tired of Chang'an anyway. 250 00:12:09,790 --> 00:12:10,960 This is the perfect opportunity 251 00:12:10,960 --> 00:12:13,490 to return to the Yenisei Kirghiz Grasslands. 252 00:12:29,000 --> 00:12:30,960 My fish, I'm leaving now. 253 00:12:32,510 --> 00:12:33,510 This young lady 254 00:12:33,530 --> 00:12:35,740 is a treat I'm leaving for you. 255 00:12:36,320 --> 00:12:38,030 Enjoy her. 256 00:12:51,720 --> 00:12:53,000 Lu Lingfeng! 257 00:13:06,630 --> 00:13:07,290 Seize them! 258 00:13:31,910 --> 00:13:33,150 Lu Lingfeng! 259 00:13:34,510 --> 00:13:35,870 Lu Lingfeng! 260 00:14:28,250 --> 00:14:30,930 [Yongzhou Prefecture] 261 00:14:34,240 --> 00:14:35,970 Chief Administrator Xiong... 262 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,750 Liu Jun! 263 00:14:37,320 --> 00:14:39,970 As the Magistrate of Yongzhou Prefecture, 264 00:14:40,480 --> 00:14:41,630 how could you? 265 00:14:42,960 --> 00:14:44,510 How did you fall so low? 266 00:14:45,440 --> 00:14:46,870 Confess everything! 267 00:14:47,390 --> 00:14:47,910 I... 268 00:14:51,200 --> 00:14:54,170 Chang'an is just too dazzling 269 00:14:54,480 --> 00:14:57,370 and too intoxicating. 270 00:14:58,120 --> 00:14:59,390 I was fond of entertainment 271 00:14:59,390 --> 00:15:02,120 and often visited the Persian House and Pingkang District. 272 00:15:02,120 --> 00:15:04,690 Those are expensive places to be. 273 00:15:05,200 --> 00:15:05,840 Later, 274 00:15:06,200 --> 00:15:07,910 I met the man surnamed Yu. 275 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:09,200 His name is Yu Matong. 276 00:15:09,240 --> 00:15:11,430 At first, I only knew he was a merchant 277 00:15:11,630 --> 00:15:13,200 who was generous with his money. 278 00:15:13,200 --> 00:15:14,600 He often paid my bills. 279 00:15:15,480 --> 00:15:16,600 Over time, 280 00:15:17,240 --> 00:15:18,640 I spent a lot of his money. 281 00:15:20,750 --> 00:15:21,510 One day... 282 00:15:27,200 --> 00:15:27,930 What is this? 283 00:15:28,750 --> 00:15:30,000 These are all the bills 284 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,030 I've paid for you. 285 00:15:34,480 --> 00:15:35,610 How can it be so much? 286 00:15:38,270 --> 00:15:40,000 Are you trying to blackmail me? 287 00:15:41,000 --> 00:15:41,720 You... 288 00:15:42,080 --> 00:15:44,200 He forced me to stamp my fingerprint 289 00:15:44,200 --> 00:15:45,000 on those bills 290 00:15:46,120 --> 00:15:47,380 and threatened to hand 291 00:15:47,960 --> 00:15:49,440 those bills to the Censorate 292 00:15:49,440 --> 00:15:50,600 if I refused 293 00:15:50,600 --> 00:15:51,910 to help them. 294 00:15:52,480 --> 00:15:55,440 Only then did I realize that I had fallen into a trap. 295 00:15:56,480 --> 00:15:58,270 But it was too late. 296 00:15:58,720 --> 00:16:00,720 Did you know he was Yenisei Kirghiz? 297 00:16:01,030 --> 00:16:02,030 Not at first. 298 00:16:02,600 --> 00:16:03,980 I found out later. 299 00:16:04,720 --> 00:16:07,530 And you still worked for them after knowing? 300 00:16:08,750 --> 00:16:09,540 You... 301 00:16:09,630 --> 00:16:12,720 You're an official of the Tang Empire! 302 00:16:13,240 --> 00:16:13,960 You... 303 00:16:17,750 --> 00:16:18,390 Liu Jun. 304 00:16:19,750 --> 00:16:22,150 What have you done for the Yenisei Kirghiz? 305 00:16:22,320 --> 00:16:23,120 I told them about 306 00:16:23,120 --> 00:16:24,440 everything the court assigned 307 00:16:24,440 --> 00:16:25,840 to Yongzhou Prefecture. 308 00:16:26,080 --> 00:16:27,220 And this time, 309 00:16:27,360 --> 00:16:28,690 I learned from Li Zhuang 310 00:16:28,960 --> 00:16:31,320 that you were investigating Yenisei Kirghiz spies, 311 00:16:31,320 --> 00:16:32,580 and that you were about 312 00:16:32,870 --> 00:16:35,200 to discover the Ghost Market Intel Stall. 313 00:16:35,200 --> 00:16:36,730 I told him all about it, too. 314 00:16:38,910 --> 00:16:42,080 [Patriotic and devote to public service] 315 00:16:39,390 --> 00:16:40,240 You... 316 00:16:42,320 --> 00:16:44,090 Just wait and see. 317 00:16:45,350 --> 00:16:47,010 For colluding with the enemy, 318 00:16:47,670 --> 00:16:50,100 the court will execute you! 319 00:16:52,590 --> 00:16:54,990 [Pei's Mansion] 320 00:16:53,910 --> 00:16:54,910 It's all my fault. 321 00:16:55,110 --> 00:16:57,110 When I heard Xijun's cries for help, 322 00:16:57,240 --> 00:16:58,300 I panicked 323 00:16:59,030 --> 00:17:01,430 and killed all 4 of the Yenisei Kirghiz men. 324 00:17:02,790 --> 00:17:03,720 Good riddance. 325 00:17:05,920 --> 00:17:07,270 They bred monstrous fish 326 00:17:07,270 --> 00:17:08,589 and fed them with live people. 327 00:17:08,589 --> 00:17:10,190 Such people deserved to die. 328 00:17:11,510 --> 00:17:12,109 But 329 00:17:12,920 --> 00:17:14,579 I didn't leave any survivors, 330 00:17:14,829 --> 00:17:16,349 and now the trail has gone cold. 331 00:17:16,349 --> 00:17:17,410 It doesn't matter. 332 00:17:17,750 --> 00:17:19,940 We're both Master Di's disciples. 333 00:17:20,030 --> 00:17:20,910 Solving a case 334 00:17:21,000 --> 00:17:22,880 and finding clues shouldn't be difficult for us. 335 00:17:22,880 --> 00:17:23,900 Besides, 336 00:17:24,640 --> 00:17:26,700 the Yenisei Kirghiz are going to meet 337 00:17:26,960 --> 00:17:29,190 someone called Wolf. 338 00:17:29,270 --> 00:17:31,200 This intel is also very important. 339 00:17:32,400 --> 00:17:33,270 The meeting location 340 00:17:33,270 --> 00:17:35,070 is at Dayan Pagoda in Jinchang District. 341 00:17:35,070 --> 00:17:35,730 Also, 342 00:17:36,510 --> 00:17:37,940 the contact sent by the Yenisei Kirghiz 343 00:17:37,940 --> 00:17:38,790 is a woman. 344 00:17:39,070 --> 00:17:42,900 [Great virtue can carry the world] 345 00:17:39,240 --> 00:17:40,830 Jinchang District 346 00:17:41,200 --> 00:17:42,750 is in Wannian County. 347 00:17:43,370 --> 00:17:44,280 Three days 348 00:17:44,310 --> 00:17:45,960 after the day 349 00:17:45,960 --> 00:17:47,270 Sun Zi got the intel... 350 00:17:47,350 --> 00:17:48,880 That's tomorrow, isn't it? 351 00:17:49,480 --> 00:17:49,880 So, 352 00:17:50,160 --> 00:17:52,480 I'll go with you tomorrow 353 00:17:52,610 --> 00:17:54,070 to set up an ambush at Dayan Pagoda. 354 00:17:54,070 --> 00:17:56,650 We'll try to capture 355 00:17:56,720 --> 00:17:58,780 both the Yenisei Kirghiz spy and Wolf 356 00:17:58,790 --> 00:17:59,520 in one swoop. 357 00:18:06,230 --> 00:18:11,230 [Pei's Mansion] 358 00:18:09,880 --> 00:18:11,680 Greetings, Chief Minister Pei. 359 00:18:12,350 --> 00:18:14,070 Why is it you two? 360 00:18:15,750 --> 00:18:17,810 No, I haven't come to the wrong place. 361 00:18:17,880 --> 00:18:18,720 Has Pei Jian 362 00:18:18,720 --> 00:18:20,030 sold his house? 363 00:18:20,060 --> 00:18:20,830 No, no. 364 00:18:21,240 --> 00:18:23,750 This is indeed Vice Minister Pei's residence. 365 00:18:23,750 --> 00:18:24,550 Then why are 366 00:18:24,550 --> 00:18:25,440 the two of you here 367 00:18:25,440 --> 00:18:26,240 late at night? 368 00:18:27,350 --> 00:18:28,210 Let me explain. 369 00:18:28,400 --> 00:18:30,480 Vice Minister Pei's daughter, Pei Xijun, 370 00:18:30,480 --> 00:18:32,150 is my sworn sister. 371 00:18:32,470 --> 00:18:34,460 We're as close as siblings. 372 00:18:35,400 --> 00:18:35,960 And you? 373 00:18:36,310 --> 00:18:36,710 I... 374 00:18:36,790 --> 00:18:38,070 Pei Jian has been posted elsewhere 375 00:18:38,070 --> 00:18:39,830 and all his servants have been dismissed. 376 00:18:39,830 --> 00:18:41,920 You are from the Lu family of Fanyang. 377 00:18:42,240 --> 00:18:43,170 Why are you 378 00:18:43,200 --> 00:18:44,880 at Xijun's place instead of your home 379 00:18:44,880 --> 00:18:46,760 at such an hour? 380 00:18:47,880 --> 00:18:50,010 Pei Xijun and I have long been engaged. 381 00:18:50,480 --> 00:18:52,240 But due to my busy official duties, 382 00:18:52,240 --> 00:18:53,570 we haven't married yet. 383 00:18:55,510 --> 00:18:56,720 I see. 384 00:19:02,590 --> 00:19:03,990 When did you get engaged? 385 00:19:05,030 --> 00:19:06,430 When you got engaged, 386 00:19:06,720 --> 00:19:07,980 did Pei Jian know about 387 00:19:08,070 --> 00:19:10,350 your special relationship with the Princess? 388 00:19:10,350 --> 00:19:10,810 Well... 389 00:19:12,720 --> 00:19:15,640 What does this have to do with you, Chief Minister Pei? 390 00:19:15,640 --> 00:19:16,960 When an elder asks you a question, 391 00:19:16,960 --> 00:19:18,480 how can you be so disrespectful? 392 00:19:18,480 --> 00:19:19,960 Just answer truthfully. 393 00:19:21,480 --> 00:19:22,370 Could it be that 394 00:19:22,640 --> 00:19:24,240 you two are secretly engaged, 395 00:19:24,240 --> 00:19:25,700 and Pei Jian doesn't know? 396 00:19:28,270 --> 00:19:30,990 The Tang Empire is certainly open-minded, 397 00:19:31,160 --> 00:19:33,180 but marriage is too important 398 00:19:33,240 --> 00:19:34,110 to be handled so carelessly. 399 00:19:34,110 --> 00:19:36,440 No, Vice Minister Pei knows. 400 00:19:36,960 --> 00:19:38,000 Chief Minister Pei, 401 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:39,610 do you remember the Black Tea Case 402 00:19:39,610 --> 00:19:41,810 that shocked Chang'an 2 years ago? 403 00:19:42,350 --> 00:19:44,070 Lu Lingfeng risked his life 404 00:19:44,110 --> 00:19:45,200 to save Xijun. 405 00:19:45,440 --> 00:19:46,830 At that time, Vice Minister Pei already 406 00:19:46,830 --> 00:19:50,290 intended to betroth Xijun to him. 407 00:19:50,680 --> 00:19:51,880 And after solving 408 00:19:51,920 --> 00:19:53,440 the Cantian Tower case, 409 00:19:53,670 --> 00:19:55,720 Vice Minister Pei formally 410 00:19:55,750 --> 00:19:57,680 entrusted Xijun to him 411 00:19:57,920 --> 00:19:59,540 before leaving Chang'an. 412 00:19:59,880 --> 00:20:01,630 I know you're silver-tongued. 413 00:20:01,830 --> 00:20:02,400 Do you dare swear 414 00:20:02,400 --> 00:20:04,060 on Di Renjie's honor 415 00:20:04,270 --> 00:20:05,930 that everything you said is true? 416 00:20:05,930 --> 00:20:06,400 I do. 417 00:20:07,270 --> 00:20:08,180 I, Su Wuming, 418 00:20:08,240 --> 00:20:10,600 swear by my mentor, Master Di, 419 00:20:10,750 --> 00:20:12,890 that what I just reported to you 420 00:20:13,510 --> 00:20:15,200 contains not a single lie. 421 00:20:16,790 --> 00:20:18,190 I'll believe you for now. 422 00:20:18,310 --> 00:20:19,540 What I care about is 423 00:20:19,880 --> 00:20:21,750 whether Pei Jian, because of Lu Lingfeng 424 00:20:21,750 --> 00:20:23,510 and his special relationship with the Princess, 425 00:20:23,510 --> 00:20:24,680 deliberately curried favor 426 00:20:24,680 --> 00:20:27,210 and brought shame to the Pei family of Hedong. 427 00:20:28,590 --> 00:20:30,000 Tell Xijun to see me. 428 00:20:36,920 --> 00:20:38,110 I've already examined her. 429 00:20:38,110 --> 00:20:39,720 She's just had a shock. 430 00:20:39,830 --> 00:20:41,090 It's nothing serious. 431 00:20:41,110 --> 00:20:42,910 A good night's sleep will fix it. 432 00:20:44,510 --> 00:20:45,510 Then let her rest. 433 00:20:45,960 --> 00:20:47,750 Pei Mian is just throwing his weight around. 434 00:20:47,750 --> 00:20:49,210 There's no need to see him. 435 00:20:49,550 --> 00:20:50,550 Lu Lingfeng! 436 00:20:52,240 --> 00:20:52,730 Well... 437 00:20:53,110 --> 00:20:54,430 You can't say that. 438 00:20:54,960 --> 00:20:56,590 Chief Minister Pei is my granduncle. 439 00:20:56,590 --> 00:20:57,960 He is a highly respected elder, 440 00:20:57,960 --> 00:20:58,960 and everyone in our Pei family of Hedong 441 00:20:58,960 --> 00:20:59,830 looks up to him. 442 00:21:00,640 --> 00:21:02,550 If he's here, it must be important. 443 00:21:02,550 --> 00:21:04,150 I must see him no matter what. 444 00:21:06,160 --> 00:21:08,510 Fine, I'll go with you. 445 00:21:15,640 --> 00:21:17,310 Granduncle, please have some tea. 446 00:21:17,310 --> 00:21:18,550 I heard 447 00:21:18,920 --> 00:21:19,920 you were injured? 448 00:21:21,780 --> 00:21:23,580 No, it was a false alarm. 449 00:21:23,880 --> 00:21:24,790 What happened? 450 00:21:25,960 --> 00:21:26,760 Well... 451 00:21:27,400 --> 00:21:28,830 My sworn sister, Pei Xijun. 452 00:21:28,830 --> 00:21:30,480 was helping Yongzhou Prefecture 453 00:21:30,480 --> 00:21:32,340 track down Yenisei Kirghiz spies 454 00:21:32,430 --> 00:21:34,090 when she encountered danger. 455 00:21:34,720 --> 00:21:36,880 We failed to protect her properly. 456 00:21:37,000 --> 00:21:39,880 Please forgive us, Chief Minister Pei. 457 00:21:40,960 --> 00:21:42,760 Is Su Wuming speaking the truth? 458 00:21:43,720 --> 00:21:44,580 Yes, it's true. 459 00:21:44,790 --> 00:21:46,320 It was my own carelessness. 460 00:21:46,680 --> 00:21:47,590 I never expected that 461 00:21:47,590 --> 00:21:49,450 you would be serving our country! 462 00:21:51,070 --> 00:21:53,000 Yenisei Kirghiz spies have infiltrated Chang'an, 463 00:21:53,000 --> 00:21:54,240 attempting to disrupt 464 00:21:54,240 --> 00:21:56,440 the international polo tournament. 465 00:21:56,830 --> 00:21:58,230 At this critical moment, 466 00:21:58,270 --> 00:22:01,160 a daughter of the Pei family bravely took on this burden. 467 00:22:01,160 --> 00:22:03,480 Admirable, truly admirable! 468 00:22:04,480 --> 00:22:06,720 Granduncle, I haven't done anything special. 469 00:22:06,720 --> 00:22:07,780 You're too kind. 470 00:22:10,240 --> 00:22:13,000 I'm here to ask for a favor. 471 00:22:13,750 --> 00:22:16,160 But I see you're not looking well. 472 00:22:16,590 --> 00:22:18,200 You should rest first. 473 00:22:18,640 --> 00:22:19,350 Tomorrow, 474 00:22:19,440 --> 00:22:21,120 I'll have someone bring you some tonics. 475 00:22:21,120 --> 00:22:22,720 If there's no one to attend to you, 476 00:22:22,720 --> 00:22:23,480 I can also 477 00:22:23,510 --> 00:22:24,640 send two maids over. 478 00:22:25,340 --> 00:22:26,180 No need. 479 00:22:26,750 --> 00:22:27,570 Everyone here 480 00:22:27,640 --> 00:22:29,350 is my close friend. 481 00:22:29,480 --> 00:22:30,810 They'll take care of me. 482 00:22:35,960 --> 00:22:36,560 Very well. 483 00:22:37,790 --> 00:22:38,440 I'll take my leave. 484 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:38,880 Wait. 485 00:22:39,240 --> 00:22:39,970 Granduncle, 486 00:22:40,200 --> 00:22:41,480 I'm perfectly fine. 487 00:22:42,110 --> 00:22:43,960 Please tell me what you need. 488 00:22:44,750 --> 00:22:45,830 If it's within my ability, 489 00:22:45,830 --> 00:22:47,030 I'll do my best. 490 00:22:47,480 --> 00:22:48,130 Well, 491 00:22:50,960 --> 00:22:51,560 all right. 492 00:22:53,350 --> 00:22:54,480 Here's the thing. 493 00:22:55,510 --> 00:22:57,840 For this international polo tournament, 494 00:22:57,920 --> 00:22:59,640 His Majesty wants to create 495 00:22:59,720 --> 00:23:01,000 a brand new polo ball, 496 00:23:01,160 --> 00:23:02,270 one that represents 497 00:23:02,270 --> 00:23:04,200 the prosperity of our Tang Empire. 498 00:23:04,440 --> 00:23:06,480 Those useless people at the Tribute Office 499 00:23:06,480 --> 00:23:07,750 worked on it for 2 months, 500 00:23:07,750 --> 00:23:08,930 but failed to produce a polo ball 501 00:23:08,930 --> 00:23:10,680 to His Majesty's fancy. 502 00:23:12,240 --> 00:23:13,640 The final match is approaching, 503 00:23:13,640 --> 00:23:15,040 and I'm getting anxious. 504 00:23:17,270 --> 00:23:19,000 Then I suddenly thought of you. 505 00:23:19,590 --> 00:23:21,160 You've been clever since childhood 506 00:23:21,160 --> 00:23:22,680 and especially skilled in painting. 507 00:23:22,680 --> 00:23:24,440 That's why I've come to ask for your help. 508 00:23:24,440 --> 00:23:26,110 I hope you can help design 509 00:23:26,200 --> 00:23:28,310 this critically important 510 00:23:28,680 --> 00:23:30,880 imperial polo ball for the Tang Empire. 511 00:23:39,960 --> 00:23:41,880 I'm honored by your trust, Granduncle. 512 00:23:41,880 --> 00:23:43,160 I'm willing to try. 513 00:23:43,750 --> 00:23:46,320 But I know nothing about making polo balls. 514 00:23:46,490 --> 00:23:47,780 I can only provide 515 00:23:47,820 --> 00:23:48,640 design sketches on paper. 516 00:23:48,640 --> 00:23:49,510 That's perfect! 517 00:23:49,510 --> 00:23:53,240 Then I thank you in advance. 518 00:23:53,960 --> 00:23:55,620 Granduncle, you're too kind. 519 00:24:09,680 --> 00:24:12,960 In my mind, prosperity means 520 00:24:13,960 --> 00:24:16,160 the rain is falling outside the window, 521 00:24:16,200 --> 00:24:18,860 I'm listening to raindrops on flowering trees, 522 00:24:18,960 --> 00:24:21,760 teaching the children calligraphy and painting, 523 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:25,600 and waiting for my beloved to return home from the county office. 524 00:24:30,270 --> 00:24:31,880 It's so sweet my teeth hurt! 525 00:24:33,270 --> 00:24:34,070 Master Fei, 526 00:24:34,640 --> 00:24:35,900 please don't tease me. 527 00:24:36,400 --> 00:24:37,510 I'd like to hear 528 00:24:37,720 --> 00:24:39,100 what prosperity means 529 00:24:39,240 --> 00:24:40,240 to you. 530 00:24:40,440 --> 00:24:41,350 Me? 531 00:24:43,790 --> 00:24:44,880 I believe 532 00:24:45,310 --> 00:24:48,260 prosperity is easy to achieve but hard to maintain. 533 00:24:48,400 --> 00:24:50,440 To keep prosperity forever, 534 00:24:50,720 --> 00:24:51,480 first of all, 535 00:24:51,510 --> 00:24:54,420 the emperor must be a wise ruler. 536 00:24:54,680 --> 00:24:56,210 He must see things clearly, 537 00:24:56,310 --> 00:24:58,110 and the common people shouldn't suffer. 538 00:24:58,110 --> 00:24:59,030 Then I, Fei, 539 00:24:59,200 --> 00:25:01,510 would have wine to drink every day. 540 00:25:04,880 --> 00:25:06,310 Xue Huan, what about you? 541 00:25:06,750 --> 00:25:08,790 I don't know what prosperity looks like, 542 00:25:08,790 --> 00:25:09,590 but I know 543 00:25:09,750 --> 00:25:10,950 if prosperity comes, 544 00:25:11,030 --> 00:25:13,360 someone needs to protect our Tang Empire. 545 00:25:13,750 --> 00:25:15,270 If anyone dares to provoke us, 546 00:25:15,270 --> 00:25:17,550 I'll beat them until they're picking their teeth off the ground. 547 00:25:17,550 --> 00:25:20,270 Prosperity should include the martial world too, right? 548 00:25:20,270 --> 00:25:22,240 Yes, indeed. 549 00:25:24,070 --> 00:25:25,070 I love the clouds, the smoke, 550 00:25:25,070 --> 00:25:26,200 and the wilderness. 551 00:25:26,240 --> 00:25:27,720 In my eyes, a prosperous era 552 00:25:27,720 --> 00:25:29,720 is when all people of the Tang Empire 553 00:25:29,720 --> 00:25:31,440 have their own place in the world, 554 00:25:31,440 --> 00:25:32,550 and everyone finds their rightful position. 555 00:25:32,550 --> 00:25:33,440 Well said! 556 00:25:33,920 --> 00:25:35,680 As expected from a heroic lady. 557 00:25:37,480 --> 00:25:39,550 You two, stop pretending to be idle. 558 00:25:39,750 --> 00:25:41,920 Share your thoughts about prosperity 559 00:25:42,350 --> 00:25:44,510 and give Xijun some inspiration. 560 00:25:49,680 --> 00:25:51,000 A truly prosperous era 561 00:25:51,680 --> 00:25:54,200 requires both civil governance and military strength. 562 00:25:54,200 --> 00:25:56,030 Therefore, we must allow citizens to flourish 563 00:25:56,030 --> 00:25:57,640 while also conquering our enemies, 564 00:25:57,640 --> 00:26:00,090 and making those ambitious nations 565 00:26:00,160 --> 00:26:01,600 tremble with fear. 566 00:26:01,680 --> 00:26:03,680 Otherwise, with unstable borders, 567 00:26:03,680 --> 00:26:05,510 nothing else can be achieved. 568 00:26:06,590 --> 00:26:08,500 So the longevity of prosperity 569 00:26:08,550 --> 00:26:11,180 depends on how far our arrows can reach. 570 00:26:11,790 --> 00:26:13,650 The prosperity of our Tang Empire 571 00:26:14,310 --> 00:26:15,310 needs both poetry 572 00:26:16,640 --> 00:26:18,030 and swords. 573 00:26:19,160 --> 00:26:21,020 A balance of the pen and the sword, 574 00:26:21,400 --> 00:26:23,060 that is the way of prosperity. 575 00:26:24,920 --> 00:26:25,660 Well said. 576 00:26:26,550 --> 00:26:28,810 Civil governance and military strength 577 00:26:28,880 --> 00:26:30,410 are indeed both important. 578 00:26:30,720 --> 00:26:32,920 I don't understand military matters. 579 00:26:33,400 --> 00:26:34,800 As for civil governance, 580 00:26:35,480 --> 00:26:38,250 I think there are just two approaches. 581 00:26:38,510 --> 00:26:41,910 One is like the reign of Emperors Wen and Jing of the Early Han, 582 00:26:41,960 --> 00:26:44,070 adopting a hands-off approach 583 00:26:44,510 --> 00:26:46,310 and letting citizens flourish. 584 00:26:46,560 --> 00:26:49,170 As they say, governing a great nation 585 00:26:49,200 --> 00:26:50,800 is like cooking a small fish. 586 00:26:52,240 --> 00:26:54,570 Another example is Emperor Xuan's reign, 587 00:26:54,790 --> 00:26:57,750 where he personally handled all matters 588 00:26:58,510 --> 00:27:00,160 and enforced strict laws. 589 00:27:00,480 --> 00:27:03,270 Though the common people lived comfortably, 590 00:27:03,720 --> 00:27:06,020 the officials lived in constant fear. 591 00:27:06,110 --> 00:27:07,680 In comparison, 592 00:27:08,030 --> 00:27:09,430 during the Wen-Jing era, 593 00:27:09,550 --> 00:27:12,750 the people, officials, and emperor all enjoyed prosperity together, 594 00:27:12,750 --> 00:27:14,590 which was clearly better. 595 00:27:14,830 --> 00:27:15,830 But I think 596 00:27:16,550 --> 00:27:18,200 a truly prosperous era 597 00:27:18,680 --> 00:27:20,280 has perhaps not yet arrived. 598 00:27:21,070 --> 00:27:23,350 Because the prosperity in my heart 599 00:27:23,480 --> 00:27:26,070 should be clearer, stronger, and more prosperous 600 00:27:26,070 --> 00:27:30,110 than during the times of Wen-Jing and Xuan. 601 00:27:33,350 --> 00:27:34,690 Oh boy... 602 00:27:35,160 --> 00:27:36,930 These two talked eloquently 603 00:27:37,000 --> 00:27:38,400 and went on for so long. 604 00:27:38,680 --> 00:27:39,740 But how can all that 605 00:27:39,830 --> 00:27:42,160 be represented on a single polo ball? 606 00:27:43,240 --> 00:27:44,190 In my opinion, 607 00:27:44,310 --> 00:27:45,110 the Tribute Office 608 00:27:45,110 --> 00:27:46,680 isn't necessarily full of useless people. 609 00:27:46,680 --> 00:27:48,960 Perhaps His Majesty was too presumptuous. 610 00:27:48,960 --> 00:27:49,880 This might simply be 611 00:27:49,880 --> 00:27:51,010 an impossible task. 612 00:27:55,000 --> 00:27:58,300 What makes Xijun special 613 00:27:58,400 --> 00:28:00,510 is her unique perspective 614 00:28:00,750 --> 00:28:02,960 on beautiful things. 615 00:28:03,440 --> 00:28:04,720 Everything we've discussed 616 00:28:04,720 --> 00:28:06,440 will serve as her reference 617 00:28:06,790 --> 00:28:09,480 and ultimately be reflected in her design. 618 00:28:09,960 --> 00:28:10,510 Right? 619 00:28:11,310 --> 00:28:13,640 I've remembered everything you all said. 620 00:28:13,680 --> 00:28:15,880 I do need to think it through carefully. 621 00:28:15,880 --> 00:28:16,580 However, 622 00:28:16,750 --> 00:28:18,810 I'd like to get some good sleep first. 623 00:28:19,830 --> 00:28:20,510 Good idea. 624 00:28:21,650 --> 00:28:24,410 Clear your mind and rest well 625 00:28:24,790 --> 00:28:26,310 to gather your strength. 626 00:28:26,640 --> 00:28:28,790 Then the design will 627 00:28:28,920 --> 00:28:30,180 naturally come to you. 628 00:28:30,480 --> 00:28:32,640 You know me so well, Wuming. 629 00:28:35,130 --> 00:28:38,570 [Jinguang Gate] 630 00:28:39,540 --> 00:28:43,880 [Dayan Pagoda of Daci'en Temple in Jinchang District] 631 00:28:53,140 --> 00:28:54,510 Please wrap this bouquet for me. 632 00:28:54,510 --> 00:28:55,570 Take a look at this. 633 00:28:55,790 --> 00:28:56,990 This one is fresh too. 634 00:29:00,200 --> 00:29:02,030 Fragrance pouch pendant. 635 00:29:02,350 --> 00:29:03,590 Have a look. 636 00:29:04,440 --> 00:29:06,550 Less than 5 days until the final match. 637 00:29:06,550 --> 00:29:07,950 Whether we can eliminate 638 00:29:08,160 --> 00:29:10,960 the threat of Yenisei Kirghiz spies before the tournament 639 00:29:10,960 --> 00:29:12,690 depends on today's operation. 640 00:29:14,830 --> 00:29:16,920 Perhaps this meeting 641 00:29:17,000 --> 00:29:19,110 has nothing to do 642 00:29:19,270 --> 00:29:20,830 with the international polo tournament. 643 00:29:20,830 --> 00:29:22,880 Maybe it's just false intel. 644 00:29:24,310 --> 00:29:25,310 Besides, 645 00:29:25,550 --> 00:29:27,310 these so-called spies 646 00:29:27,400 --> 00:29:30,790 have existed even in peaceful times. 647 00:29:31,240 --> 00:29:34,070 Many people make it their profession. 648 00:29:35,710 --> 00:29:36,970 Hey, Su Wuming, 649 00:29:37,550 --> 00:29:38,660 why do you act like 650 00:29:39,070 --> 00:29:40,550 this doesn't concern you? 651 00:29:42,880 --> 00:29:43,980 What I mean is, 652 00:29:44,680 --> 00:29:47,090 the closer we get to the big battle, 653 00:29:47,200 --> 00:29:50,060 the more we should stay relaxed. 654 00:29:50,640 --> 00:29:51,900 We should believe that 655 00:29:51,960 --> 00:29:53,270 mere Yenisei Kirghiz forces 656 00:29:53,270 --> 00:29:55,480 aren't enough to disrupt Chang'an. 657 00:29:57,270 --> 00:29:58,330 What you're saying 658 00:29:59,070 --> 00:30:00,480 does make some sense. 659 00:30:01,060 --> 00:30:01,950 Of course. 660 00:30:01,670 --> 00:30:04,650 [Bafang Inn] 661 00:30:08,240 --> 00:30:09,240 Juren candidate. 662 00:30:09,790 --> 00:30:10,830 You're here again. 663 00:30:10,830 --> 00:30:12,760 What? Am I not welcome? 664 00:30:12,910 --> 00:30:13,680 No, no. 665 00:30:14,270 --> 00:30:15,510 What flavor would you like? 666 00:30:15,510 --> 00:30:16,110 Anything. 667 00:30:16,440 --> 00:30:17,310 As long as you let me 668 00:30:17,310 --> 00:30:18,550 sit here, that's enough. 669 00:30:18,550 --> 00:30:19,400 Sure, no problem. 670 00:30:19,400 --> 00:30:19,960 Please. 671 00:30:28,130 --> 00:30:30,420 Juren Candidate Tian 672 00:30:40,400 --> 00:30:41,600 Eating sushan again? 673 00:30:41,880 --> 00:30:42,590 I remember you had 674 00:30:42,590 --> 00:30:43,750 3 servings just yesterday. 675 00:30:43,750 --> 00:30:46,110 Aren't you afraid of getting a stomachache? 676 00:30:46,110 --> 00:30:47,840 Lady Chong, you got that right. 677 00:30:48,200 --> 00:30:50,890 Last night was awful for me. 678 00:30:51,160 --> 00:30:52,640 But I'm feeling better now. 679 00:30:52,640 --> 00:30:54,440 So today I've decided 680 00:30:54,920 --> 00:30:56,440 to eat one serving of sushan, 681 00:30:56,440 --> 00:30:57,750 then drink a bowl of wonton soup, 682 00:30:57,750 --> 00:30:59,000 then eat sushan again, 683 00:30:59,000 --> 00:30:59,920 then drink wonton soup again. 684 00:30:59,920 --> 00:31:01,780 This way, my stomach will be fine. 685 00:31:02,270 --> 00:31:02,960 You're not planning 686 00:31:02,960 --> 00:31:04,200 to spend the whole day here, are you? 687 00:31:04,200 --> 00:31:04,730 Yes, I am. 688 00:31:04,960 --> 00:31:06,440 I've brought my books. 689 00:31:06,720 --> 00:31:08,960 I can study, eat good food, 690 00:31:09,550 --> 00:31:10,750 and admire the beauty 691 00:31:11,310 --> 00:31:12,550 all at the same time. 692 00:31:13,920 --> 00:31:15,030 You'll admire nothing. 693 00:31:15,030 --> 00:31:16,440 Even if you're not afraid of being ridiculed, 694 00:31:16,440 --> 00:31:17,110 I am. 695 00:31:18,070 --> 00:31:19,220 I can't help myself. 696 00:31:19,790 --> 00:31:20,270 You... 697 00:31:21,310 --> 00:31:21,880 Yang Ji. 698 00:31:22,590 --> 00:31:24,000 This person isn't staying at the inn. 699 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,240 No need to give him a discount. 700 00:31:25,240 --> 00:31:25,770 Alright. 701 00:31:38,550 --> 00:31:39,350 Please enjoy. 702 00:31:42,350 --> 00:31:43,720 I'll still give you a discount. 703 00:31:43,720 --> 00:31:46,120 The way you said you can't help yourself... 704 00:32:08,400 --> 00:32:10,000 Inkeeper, one premium room. 705 00:32:11,830 --> 00:32:13,690 East-facing or west-facing? 706 00:32:14,160 --> 00:32:15,110 South-facing. 707 00:32:18,510 --> 00:32:19,630 You're in luck. 708 00:32:19,720 --> 00:32:21,180 We have one such room left. 709 00:32:21,310 --> 00:32:22,960 Here, second floor. 710 00:32:23,200 --> 00:32:25,260 Would you like a bowl of Sixi Wontons? 711 00:32:25,440 --> 00:32:27,840 Four fillings in one bowl, it's delicious. 712 00:32:29,160 --> 00:32:30,490 Father, I'm not hungry. 713 00:32:31,480 --> 00:32:32,550 My daughter isn't hungry. 714 00:32:32,550 --> 00:32:34,550 She'll come down when she's hungry. 715 00:32:53,070 --> 00:32:53,680 What is it? 716 00:32:53,880 --> 00:32:55,550 I'm here to deliver your sushan. 717 00:32:55,550 --> 00:32:56,350 Sushan? 718 00:32:57,790 --> 00:32:58,920 We didn't order any. 719 00:32:59,000 --> 00:32:59,790 No need to order. 720 00:32:59,790 --> 00:33:00,720 Every guest who stays 721 00:33:00,720 --> 00:33:01,650 at the Bafang Inn 722 00:33:01,680 --> 00:33:02,790 gets a complimentary serving 723 00:33:02,790 --> 00:33:03,640 of sushan 724 00:33:03,640 --> 00:33:04,790 from the Liuhe Sushan Shop. 725 00:33:04,790 --> 00:33:05,720 Please enjoy. 726 00:33:07,610 --> 00:33:08,400 Bring it in. 727 00:33:13,160 --> 00:33:14,550 We have two flavors. 728 00:33:14,750 --> 00:33:15,590 One is red bean, 729 00:33:15,590 --> 00:33:16,640 and the other is cherry. 730 00:33:16,640 --> 00:33:18,840 Which would the beautiful lady prefer? 731 00:33:19,030 --> 00:33:20,160 What did you call me? 732 00:33:20,510 --> 00:33:21,720 You look beautiful, 733 00:33:21,830 --> 00:33:23,630 so I called you a beautiful lady. 734 00:33:25,030 --> 00:33:26,510 Are all Chang'an people 735 00:33:26,510 --> 00:33:27,710 such smooth talkers? 736 00:33:27,790 --> 00:33:28,680 Not really. 737 00:33:28,680 --> 00:33:30,470 I couldn't help myself. 738 00:33:33,240 --> 00:33:34,640 I'll take the cherry one. 739 00:33:42,680 --> 00:33:44,010 What are you looking at? 740 00:33:45,480 --> 00:33:47,010 Sorry, I just can't help it. 741 00:33:48,480 --> 00:33:50,210 Please enjoy at your leisure. 742 00:34:00,030 --> 00:34:00,680 Master. 743 00:34:01,510 --> 00:34:02,510 They say that Chang'an, 744 00:34:02,510 --> 00:34:03,200 where the emperor lives, 745 00:34:03,200 --> 00:34:04,200 is heavily guarded. 746 00:34:04,200 --> 00:34:06,110 But it doesn't seem that impressive. 747 00:34:06,110 --> 00:34:06,720 We deliberately 748 00:34:06,720 --> 00:34:08,850 delayed entering the city until today 749 00:34:08,920 --> 00:34:09,550 just so we could 750 00:34:09,550 --> 00:34:11,280 meet with Wolf successfully. 751 00:34:12,110 --> 00:34:14,570 Let me see the map of the Chang'an districts. 752 00:34:21,719 --> 00:34:25,060 [Jinchang District] [Anshan District] 753 00:34:23,360 --> 00:34:25,489 Dayan Pagoda is in Jinchang District, 754 00:34:25,670 --> 00:34:27,600 which is close to Anshan District. 755 00:34:29,920 --> 00:34:30,880 No wonder they wanted us 756 00:34:30,880 --> 00:34:32,469 to stay at the Bafang Inn. 757 00:34:32,590 --> 00:34:33,030 Well, 758 00:34:33,400 --> 00:34:34,960 shall we leave for Dayan Pagoda now 759 00:34:34,960 --> 00:34:36,219 to wait for Wolf there? 760 00:34:37,070 --> 00:34:38,000 What's the rush? 761 00:34:39,360 --> 00:34:40,960 The meeting time is at dusk. 762 00:34:42,280 --> 00:34:43,760 Try this sushan first. 763 00:34:53,280 --> 00:34:54,139 It tastes good. 764 00:35:03,190 --> 00:35:04,710 Official Lu, Sheriff Su. 765 00:35:08,150 --> 00:35:11,480 - Chief Administrator Xiong. - Chief Administrator Xiong. 766 00:35:12,480 --> 00:35:13,680 What brings you here? 767 00:35:13,880 --> 00:35:15,590 His Majesty has ordered Yongzhou Prefecture 768 00:35:15,590 --> 00:35:17,880 to co-host the international polo tournament. 769 00:35:17,880 --> 00:35:20,560 Security must be our top priority. 770 00:35:21,000 --> 00:35:22,590 Of course. As for catching spies, 771 00:35:22,590 --> 00:35:23,590 that's not my expertise. 772 00:35:23,590 --> 00:35:24,230 Naturally, 773 00:35:24,230 --> 00:35:25,690 I'll leave that to you two. 774 00:35:25,760 --> 00:35:27,460 But I'm anxious. 775 00:35:27,550 --> 00:35:28,230 I couldn't just sit 776 00:35:28,230 --> 00:35:29,710 in the county office anymore, 777 00:35:29,710 --> 00:35:32,310 so I came personally to oversee the operation. 778 00:35:32,710 --> 00:35:33,570 How's it going? 779 00:35:33,760 --> 00:35:36,110 Have you spotted any suspicious individuals? 780 00:35:36,110 --> 00:35:37,320 Not yet. 781 00:35:42,190 --> 00:35:47,030 [Pei's Mansion] 782 00:35:54,110 --> 00:35:54,780 Granduncle. 783 00:35:54,780 --> 00:35:57,110 Xijun, I'm here to check on your progress. 784 00:35:57,480 --> 00:35:59,510 Since the tournament is approaching. 785 00:35:59,510 --> 00:36:00,030 I... 786 00:36:00,070 --> 00:36:01,230 Granduncle, you've come at the right time. 787 00:36:01,230 --> 00:36:02,400 The design plan is ready. 788 00:36:02,400 --> 00:36:03,600 Please, come inside. 789 00:36:03,840 --> 00:36:07,650 [Back Design Blueprint] [Five Grains] 790 00:36:10,590 --> 00:36:11,570 This imperial polo ball design 791 00:36:11,570 --> 00:36:13,400 is very simplistic. 792 00:36:14,920 --> 00:36:16,670 I'm worried that His Majesty... 793 00:36:16,670 --> 00:36:18,230 Granduncle, please convey my ideas 794 00:36:18,230 --> 00:36:19,400 to His Majesty first. 795 00:36:19,400 --> 00:36:20,800 If His Majesty doesn't like it, 796 00:36:20,800 --> 00:36:21,800 I'll redesign it. 797 00:36:23,670 --> 00:36:24,990 I suppose you're right. 798 00:36:24,990 --> 00:36:30,820 [Back Design Blueprint] [Five Grains] 799 00:36:32,670 --> 00:36:34,800 The golden dragon represents our Tang Empire. 800 00:36:34,800 --> 00:36:37,090 The dragon is the king of all beasts. 801 00:36:37,710 --> 00:36:40,370 It commands the heavens and crowns all spirits. 802 00:36:40,550 --> 00:36:43,480 The dragon soars through the sky, bringing auspicious energy from the east. 803 00:36:43,480 --> 00:36:44,760 It not only has a good meaning, 804 00:36:44,760 --> 00:36:47,160 but also symbolizes the mandate of heaven. 805 00:36:47,360 --> 00:36:49,000 True power lies not in weapons, 806 00:36:49,000 --> 00:36:51,180 but in the brilliance of virtue. 807 00:36:51,320 --> 00:36:52,920 The prosperity of the nation 808 00:36:53,360 --> 00:36:55,440 depends not only on vast territories 809 00:36:55,760 --> 00:36:58,110 but on the wealth of its people. 810 00:36:55,780 --> 00:36:58,960 [Body wrapped in high-quality animal hide] 811 00:36:59,030 --> 00:37:02,230 Rice, millet, wheat, beans, and sorghum. 812 00:37:02,320 --> 00:37:04,800 These 5 grains are the foundation of people's survival. 813 00:37:04,800 --> 00:37:06,930 Depicting the 5 grains on the polo ball 814 00:37:06,960 --> 00:37:08,780 symbolizes abundant harvests 815 00:37:08,960 --> 00:37:10,560 and the people's happiness. 816 00:37:10,800 --> 00:37:12,800 Externally, all nations pay tribute, 817 00:37:12,800 --> 00:37:14,200 bowing before our court. 818 00:37:15,030 --> 00:37:15,760 Internally, 819 00:37:15,760 --> 00:37:17,630 the people are well-clothed and well-fed, 820 00:37:17,630 --> 00:37:18,980 singing as they play, 821 00:37:19,030 --> 00:37:20,580 eating to their fill, 822 00:37:20,920 --> 00:37:22,450 and dancing in the streets. 823 00:37:23,590 --> 00:37:25,320 That is the sign of prosperity. 824 00:37:29,500 --> 00:37:31,360 I wonder what Your Majesty thinks. 825 00:37:31,360 --> 00:37:32,280 Good. 826 00:37:32,360 --> 00:37:34,850 [Body wrapped in high-quality animal hide] 827 00:37:32,630 --> 00:37:34,150 The golden dragon with the 5 grains 828 00:37:34,150 --> 00:37:35,210 may appear simple, 829 00:37:35,630 --> 00:37:37,890 but it perfectly matches my intentions. 830 00:37:39,190 --> 00:37:40,320 The Retired Emperor 831 00:37:40,400 --> 00:37:42,070 once praised you as a pillar of the state. 832 00:37:42,070 --> 00:37:42,800 No, no. 833 00:37:42,880 --> 00:37:44,210 Looking at this design, 834 00:37:44,280 --> 00:37:45,630 the praise was well-deserved. 835 00:37:45,630 --> 00:37:46,190 No, no. 836 00:37:46,190 --> 00:37:48,270 Your Majesty, I dare not take credit. 837 00:37:48,480 --> 00:37:50,680 This design was created by my relative, 838 00:37:50,880 --> 00:37:54,070 Pei Xijun, daughter of Pei Jian. 839 00:37:54,440 --> 00:37:55,300 Pei Xijun? 840 00:37:55,440 --> 00:37:55,960 Yes. 841 00:37:56,550 --> 00:37:58,350 I met her once at Chengfo Temple. 842 00:37:58,630 --> 00:38:00,290 She truly is a talented woman. 843 00:38:03,400 --> 00:38:04,990 Xijun hopes 844 00:38:05,320 --> 00:38:06,210 that the ball 845 00:38:06,760 --> 00:38:09,350 can be made with premium sandalwood 846 00:38:09,710 --> 00:38:12,810 and wrapped with the finest 847 00:38:13,110 --> 00:38:14,250 beast hide. 848 00:38:14,630 --> 00:38:15,480 Of course. 849 00:38:16,920 --> 00:38:18,580 Sandalwood is easy to obtain. 850 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:21,860 As for the hide... 851 00:38:27,960 --> 00:38:29,190 Last year, among the precious tributes 852 00:38:29,190 --> 00:38:30,280 from various nations that were displayed 853 00:38:30,280 --> 00:38:31,710 at the Qu River banks by the Court of the Imperial Treasury, 854 00:38:31,710 --> 00:38:33,110 there were two luminous hides. 855 00:38:33,110 --> 00:38:34,590 Attendant Yang, do you remember that? 856 00:38:34,590 --> 00:38:36,110 They were tributes from the Byzantine Empire, 857 00:38:36,110 --> 00:38:37,550 the hides of the Seven-Colored Beast. 858 00:38:37,550 --> 00:38:39,030 The beast is the size of a rabbit. 859 00:38:39,030 --> 00:38:40,920 Its rarity lies in its hide, 860 00:38:41,110 --> 00:38:42,000 which emits a strange 861 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:44,230 seven-colored radiance under sunlight. 862 00:38:44,230 --> 00:38:46,360 It's truly a wonder of the world. 863 00:38:46,710 --> 00:38:48,510 I had planned to wait until Your Majesty's birthday 864 00:38:48,510 --> 00:38:49,960 to have something made for you with them. 865 00:38:49,960 --> 00:38:51,800 Let's use those for the polo ball. 866 00:38:51,800 --> 00:38:53,250 Only those two hides 867 00:38:53,510 --> 00:38:54,360 are worthy of 868 00:38:54,710 --> 00:38:56,340 this ingenious design. 869 00:38:56,440 --> 00:38:56,840 Yes, 870 00:38:57,190 --> 00:38:58,590 I'll get it from the Court of the Imperial Treasury right away. 871 00:38:58,590 --> 00:39:00,250 Deliver them directly to Pei. 872 00:39:02,110 --> 00:39:04,930 I look forward to the final match day, 873 00:39:05,110 --> 00:39:07,620 when the Imperial Polo Ball will shine. 874 00:39:09,800 --> 00:39:10,850 Make no mistake 875 00:39:11,110 --> 00:39:12,630 during preparation. 876 00:39:13,030 --> 00:39:15,360 Otherwise, you will be held responsible. 877 00:39:36,480 --> 00:39:37,280 Your Majesty. 878 00:39:37,710 --> 00:39:38,780 Pei Mian 879 00:39:38,880 --> 00:39:40,710 isn't considered one of Her Highness's people. 880 00:39:40,710 --> 00:39:41,360 But he has never 881 00:39:41,360 --> 00:39:42,760 shown loyalty to Your Majesty. 882 00:39:42,760 --> 00:39:43,360 Moreover, 883 00:39:43,400 --> 00:39:45,070 he openly defied Your Majesty the other day. 884 00:39:45,070 --> 00:39:46,270 In my humble opinion, 885 00:39:46,360 --> 00:39:47,290 I fear he has 886 00:39:47,360 --> 00:39:49,150 already secretly allied with Her Highness. 887 00:39:49,150 --> 00:39:52,010 Therefore, we should use this polo tournament 888 00:39:52,440 --> 00:39:53,700 to seize his weakness. 889 00:39:55,880 --> 00:39:56,810 I am tired again. 890 00:39:58,360 --> 00:40:00,160 Even if Pei Mian doesn't object, 891 00:40:01,280 --> 00:40:02,280 it's not certain 892 00:40:02,280 --> 00:40:03,500 if I can 893 00:40:03,960 --> 00:40:05,420 triumph on the polo field. 894 00:40:07,480 --> 00:40:08,320 Tell Yin 895 00:40:09,150 --> 00:40:11,280 to prepare the gastrodia powder soon. 896 00:40:12,190 --> 00:40:12,670 Yes. 897 00:40:23,440 --> 00:40:24,670 Do you like this one? 898 00:40:24,920 --> 00:40:25,920 Yes, I do. 899 00:40:26,190 --> 00:40:27,450 I'll wrap it up for you. 900 00:40:34,320 --> 00:40:36,480 Sachets and pendants! 901 00:40:38,360 --> 00:40:40,400 What would you two like to buy? 902 00:40:42,840 --> 00:40:44,670 Trinkets! 903 00:40:45,030 --> 00:40:46,880 All kinds of trinkets! 904 00:40:47,800 --> 00:40:49,720 Sachets and pendants! 905 00:40:49,800 --> 00:40:50,880 Take a look! 906 00:40:51,400 --> 00:40:52,510 Look around! 907 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,000 Look, over there. 908 00:40:59,510 --> 00:41:00,770 Why does that man in red 909 00:41:00,840 --> 00:41:02,760 look familiar to me? 910 00:41:05,440 --> 00:41:07,340 That beard looks strange. 911 00:41:07,670 --> 00:41:09,030 It must be a disguise. 912 00:41:19,280 --> 00:41:21,360 Sir, if you bring that fan 913 00:41:21,610 --> 00:41:22,320 home to your wife, 914 00:41:22,320 --> 00:41:23,840 she'll surely love it. 915 00:41:31,440 --> 00:41:32,900 Quickly, seize those two! 916 00:41:33,960 --> 00:41:34,550 You! 917 00:41:35,190 --> 00:41:36,110 They're clearly spies. 918 00:41:36,110 --> 00:41:37,150 What are you waiting for? 919 00:41:37,150 --> 00:41:37,840 Arrest them!