1 00:01:30,933 --> 00:01:32,921 [Episode 1] 2 00:01:34,700 --> 00:01:37,233 In the year 907 AD, 3 00:01:37,233 --> 00:01:41,800 Zhu Wen, military governor of Xuanwu, overthrew Tang and established Later Liang. 4 00:01:42,533 --> 00:01:44,766 Thus, the Great Tang Dynasty, 5 00:01:44,766 --> 00:01:48,933 which had ruled China for 289 years, officially fell. 6 00:01:48,933 --> 00:01:54,500 China entered the bloody and chaotic Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, 7 00:01:54,500 --> 00:01:57,100 a time of immense suffering for the people. 8 00:01:57,766 --> 00:02:00,433 In the year 923 AD, 9 00:02:00,433 --> 00:02:02,289 Li Cun Xu, the military governor of Hedong, 10 00:02:02,289 --> 00:02:06,000 conquered Later Liang and established Later Tang. 11 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:07,900 Just thirteen years later, 12 00:02:07,900 --> 00:02:10,586 a new military governor of Hedong, Shi Jing Tang, 13 00:02:10,586 --> 00:02:13,086 borrowed troops from the Khitan to conquer Later Tang 14 00:02:13,086 --> 00:02:16,166 at the cost of ceding the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun, 15 00:02:16,166 --> 00:02:18,200 and establish Later Jin. 16 00:02:20,166 --> 00:02:23,191 To secure Khitan support, Shi Jing Tang did not hesitate 17 00:02:23,191 --> 00:02:25,926 to acknowledge Yelv De Guang, the Khitan ruler ten years his junior 18 00:02:25,926 --> 00:02:27,933 as his godfather. [Shi Jing Tang, Emperor of Later Jin] 19 00:02:27,933 --> 00:02:31,466 He later became the infamous "Son Emperor". 20 00:02:40,966 --> 00:02:43,600 Years of continuous war left fields deserted. [Zhangyi Right Camp] 21 00:02:43,600 --> 00:02:46,766 - Move it! - Social order was destroyed. 22 00:02:46,766 --> 00:02:49,633 During the Tianfu Period, a drought hit Guanzhong Region. 23 00:02:49,633 --> 00:02:51,600 People died of hunger everywhere. 24 00:02:51,600 --> 00:02:53,800 Tax collectors' horses trampled through villages. 25 00:02:53,800 --> 00:02:56,900 As the poem of Wei Zhuang goes, 26 00:02:56,900 --> 00:03:00,000 Outside the gate of armies corpses lay heaped. 27 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:02,466 Of millions of households not one remained. 28 00:03:02,466 --> 00:03:06,166 By order of Marshal Zhang Yan Ze, Military Governor of Zhangyi, it is decreed: 29 00:03:06,166 --> 00:03:11,800 Households near Anding County must each contribute one dan of military supplies. 30 00:03:11,800 --> 00:03:14,866 If grain is insufficient, flesh will suffice. 31 00:03:16,633 --> 00:03:18,766 No! No! 32 00:03:20,233 --> 00:03:22,433 No! 33 00:03:25,200 --> 00:03:26,466 Marshal! 34 00:03:26,466 --> 00:03:31,200 In Prefectures of Jing and Yuan, there are 38,000 households. 35 00:03:31,200 --> 00:03:33,433 Heaven cherishes all life. 36 00:03:33,433 --> 00:03:37,600 If an army feeds on the people, then it is no better than a beast. 37 00:03:41,833 --> 00:03:43,066 Useless wretch! 38 00:03:43,066 --> 00:03:44,366 [Zhang Yan Ze] [Military Commissioner of the Zhangyi Army] 39 00:03:44,366 --> 00:03:48,200 How did I raise a coward like you? 40 00:03:48,200 --> 00:03:49,033 [Zhang Huai Su, Zhang Yan Ze's adoptive son] 41 00:03:49,033 --> 00:03:52,166 Will you kill him? 42 00:03:52,900 --> 00:03:54,633 If you don't kill him, 43 00:03:55,400 --> 00:03:58,266 I'll kill you and use you as army rations! 44 00:04:00,633 --> 00:04:05,466 A son's life is given by his father. 45 00:04:05,466 --> 00:04:08,233 Kill me if you wish to, Father! 46 00:04:08,233 --> 00:04:13,133 I only beg that you spare these innocent commoners. 47 00:04:14,366 --> 00:04:16,066 My dear eldest son. 48 00:04:16,066 --> 00:04:19,933 Since you cannot bear them eating others' flesh, 49 00:04:19,933 --> 00:04:25,000 then cut your own flesh to feed them. 50 00:04:25,000 --> 00:04:28,333 Buddha, my son is compassionate, 51 00:04:28,333 --> 00:04:32,966 wishing to emulate you in cutting his own flesh to feed his comrades. 52 00:04:37,266 --> 00:04:39,066 Good. 53 00:04:39,066 --> 00:04:41,266 - Zhang Shi! - I'm here. 54 00:04:42,133 --> 00:04:43,666 Cook him. 55 00:04:45,400 --> 00:04:46,633 Marshal! [Zhang Shi, Military Governor of Zhangyi Army] 56 00:04:46,633 --> 00:04:48,400 Marshal, please calm down! 57 00:04:48,400 --> 00:04:51,600 The eldest young master is filial and pure. 58 00:04:51,600 --> 00:04:54,333 Marshal, please show mercy! 59 00:04:54,333 --> 00:04:57,266 I have more than just this one son. 60 00:04:57,266 --> 00:04:58,833 In the Jingyuan Army, 61 00:04:58,833 --> 00:05:03,133 tens of thousands of men are all like my flesh. 62 00:05:05,566 --> 00:05:07,000 But... 63 00:05:08,833 --> 00:05:13,166 If someone wishes to starve my flesh, 64 00:05:13,166 --> 00:05:18,216 I will grind his bones and make rations of them. 65 00:05:19,866 --> 00:05:23,030 [Ten days later] 66 00:05:45,233 --> 00:05:47,404 [The Garrison Mill] 67 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:57,233 [Zhao Kuang Yin] [Courtesy name Yuan Lang, Zhao Hong Yin's son] 68 00:05:57,233 --> 00:06:00,466 [Zhao Hong Yin] [Deputy Inspector, Imperial Guard Headquarters] 69 00:06:00,466 --> 00:06:03,833 [Jingzhou, station of the Zhangyi Army] 70 00:06:03,833 --> 00:06:07,600 Bring out the the Emperor's command insignia. 71 00:06:23,533 --> 00:06:25,966 The army only obeys the Marshal's orders. 72 00:06:25,966 --> 00:06:27,633 We don't need any other orders. 73 00:06:27,633 --> 00:06:29,633 Now that the Marshal is not in camp, 74 00:06:29,633 --> 00:06:31,966 even if the heavens themselves came, 75 00:06:31,966 --> 00:06:33,933 they can only wait here. 76 00:06:33,933 --> 00:06:37,266 I kindly request you to make a report. 77 00:06:37,266 --> 00:06:40,400 Deputy Capital Guard Commander of the Imperial Guard, Zhao Hong Yin, 78 00:06:40,400 --> 00:06:42,635 holds the insignia here 79 00:06:42,635 --> 00:06:47,066 to summon the Secretariat Director of the Zhangyi Army, Zhang Shi, 80 00:06:47,066 --> 00:06:49,063 to the palace for interrogation. 81 00:06:49,966 --> 00:06:53,533 The Emperor's decree must be treated seriously! 82 00:06:53,533 --> 00:06:54,733 The Emperor? 83 00:06:54,733 --> 00:06:56,700 He said "the Emperor". 84 00:06:58,533 --> 00:06:59,540 Do you know him? 85 00:06:59,540 --> 00:07:01,166 No. 86 00:07:07,600 --> 00:07:11,633 Father, stalling isn't a solution. 87 00:07:11,633 --> 00:07:14,800 Let me try to give him a few horseshoe-shaped gold ingots. 88 00:07:16,366 --> 00:07:19,566 Kuang Yin, this is the gate of a military headquarters. 89 00:07:19,566 --> 00:07:21,400 We must not act rashly. 90 00:07:23,266 --> 00:07:24,533 Understood. 91 00:07:31,033 --> 00:07:32,040 Sirs. 92 00:07:32,040 --> 00:07:33,066 Excuse me. 93 00:07:33,066 --> 00:07:36,600 I'm puzzled about a matter and would like to seek your advice. 94 00:07:36,600 --> 00:07:41,000 I've heard that to face the insignia is to face the Emperor. 95 00:07:41,000 --> 00:07:42,733 Facing the Emperor's insignia, 96 00:07:42,733 --> 00:07:45,500 the entire army bows its head, and generals kneel in respect. 97 00:07:45,500 --> 00:07:48,800 Why have the rules changed here? 98 00:07:51,233 --> 00:07:53,366 You're just a kid. 99 00:07:53,366 --> 00:07:55,633 Absolutely ignorant of what's proper! 100 00:07:55,633 --> 00:07:59,266 The Emperor is established by the Marshals and Lords, 101 00:07:59,266 --> 00:08:04,900 and the Marshals and Lords are supported and elevated by us fighting men. 102 00:08:04,900 --> 00:08:07,066 That is to say, 103 00:08:07,066 --> 00:08:13,766 we grunts are the benefactors of the Lords and Marshals, 104 00:08:13,766 --> 00:08:16,633 and thus the benefactors of the Emperor. 105 00:08:16,633 --> 00:08:18,700 Right, everyone? 106 00:08:18,700 --> 00:08:21,366 Yes, yes, yes! 107 00:08:21,366 --> 00:08:25,833 The Emperor bestows the insignia upon the Marshals and Lords in gratitude. 108 00:08:25,833 --> 00:08:31,633 It's certainly not meant for you to flaunt and tyrannize with in the military camps. 109 00:08:34,500 --> 00:08:36,200 Nobody move! 110 00:08:37,733 --> 00:08:39,600 Listen to him. 111 00:08:39,600 --> 00:08:41,233 Don't move recklessly. 112 00:08:42,100 --> 00:08:45,733 I have little strength, and my hand is unsteady. 113 00:08:45,733 --> 00:08:48,266 I hope not to take this sir's life. 114 00:08:49,766 --> 00:08:52,162 Request the Secretariat Director of the Zhangyi Army, 115 00:08:52,162 --> 00:08:53,800 Military Governor Zhang Shi, to step forward. 116 00:08:53,800 --> 00:08:56,133 The Emperor has questions. 117 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,633 You don't know your place. 118 00:09:07,633 --> 00:09:09,700 Good-for-nothing wretch. 119 00:09:26,933 --> 00:09:28,633 You are Zhang Shi? 120 00:09:30,100 --> 00:09:33,300 Your secret memorial has been received by the court. 121 00:09:55,033 --> 00:09:56,633 Father! 122 00:09:56,633 --> 00:09:57,800 Father! 123 00:09:57,800 --> 00:09:59,233 Pursuers! 124 00:09:59,233 --> 00:10:02,000 Judging by the horse beats, at least a squad. 125 00:10:02,666 --> 00:10:04,700 Take him. Get moving! 126 00:10:32,800 --> 00:10:34,600 Spread out! 127 00:10:55,033 --> 00:10:56,666 Listen up, all of you! 128 00:10:56,666 --> 00:10:58,566 Aim for the horses, not the men! 129 00:10:58,566 --> 00:10:59,900 Understood. 130 00:11:27,733 --> 00:11:29,415 I am the Deputy Capital Guard Commander 131 00:11:29,415 --> 00:11:32,666 of the Imperial Guard Infantry and Cavalry, Zhao Hong Yin. 132 00:11:32,666 --> 00:11:34,233 Returning here to report. 133 00:11:34,233 --> 00:11:36,166 Open the gates! 134 00:11:42,166 --> 00:11:45,686 [Kaifeng Prefecture, the capital prefecture] 135 00:11:51,233 --> 00:11:54,733 At this time, Zhao Kuang Yin had not yet even obtained 136 00:11:54,733 --> 00:11:58,033 an official position of the third-class in the army. 137 00:11:58,733 --> 00:12:03,233 As a scion of a military family whose ambition was to become a military governor, 138 00:12:03,233 --> 00:12:06,533 Zhao Kuang Yin simply could not comprehend that in this world 139 00:12:06,533 --> 00:12:08,800 there could exist a military governor like Zhang Yan Ze, 140 00:12:08,800 --> 00:12:11,800 who was utterly devoid of conscience. 141 00:12:12,766 --> 00:12:17,166 He did not understand how such a cruel beast 142 00:12:17,166 --> 00:12:20,666 could have become a military governor holding power of life and death over a region. 143 00:12:21,833 --> 00:12:25,433 He understood even less what the sovereign and his ministers 144 00:12:25,433 --> 00:12:31,400 in the great hall could possibly be discussing faced with such a merciless beast. 145 00:12:31,400 --> 00:12:36,066 The eldest young master was slit across the throat by the Marshal. 146 00:12:37,566 --> 00:12:41,266 He was then cooked in public. 147 00:12:41,266 --> 00:12:42,133 [Shi Jing Tang] 148 00:12:42,133 --> 00:12:43,726 Sending people to the mill, 149 00:12:43,726 --> 00:12:45,033 to ground flesh into dust 150 00:12:45,033 --> 00:12:49,536 was what Huang Chao would do, not my military governor. 151 00:12:51,700 --> 00:12:53,633 A high-ranking minister is involved. 152 00:12:53,633 --> 00:12:55,883 I believe this matter [Shi Chong Gui, Prince of Qi] 153 00:12:55,883 --> 00:12:57,933 should be thoroughly investigated. 154 00:12:57,933 --> 00:13:00,942 This man framed my military governor, 155 00:13:00,942 --> 00:13:03,433 and sowed discord between a ruler and his minister. 156 00:13:04,120 --> 00:13:06,250 Cage him and send him to Jingzhou. 157 00:13:06,250 --> 00:13:08,833 Let Zhang Yan Ze decide how to deal with him. 158 00:13:08,833 --> 00:13:10,733 Your Majesty! 159 00:13:10,733 --> 00:13:13,966 Every word I have spoken is true. 160 00:13:13,966 --> 00:13:16,433 I beg Your Majesty to discern the truth. 161 00:13:17,366 --> 00:13:19,500 I beg Your Majesty to discern the truth. 162 00:13:19,500 --> 00:13:20,800 Your Majesty! 163 00:13:20,800 --> 00:13:22,966 I beg Your Majesty to discern the truth! 164 00:13:22,966 --> 00:13:25,500 Your Majesty! 165 00:13:25,500 --> 00:13:27,433 Zhao Hong Yin. 166 00:13:27,433 --> 00:13:28,733 I'm here. 167 00:13:28,733 --> 00:13:30,933 What a good job you've done. 168 00:13:30,933 --> 00:13:32,333 My life is forfeit. 169 00:13:32,333 --> 00:13:34,533 I deserve death! 170 00:13:36,733 --> 00:13:40,514 [Feng Dao, Courtesy name Ke Dao] [Director of the Secretariat] 171 00:13:46,166 --> 00:13:49,833 You are an old-timer, present since the first year of Tongguang. 172 00:13:51,133 --> 00:13:53,989 You are demoted to Commander. 173 00:13:53,989 --> 00:13:56,533 You are to remain in the Imperial Guard Command. 174 00:13:56,533 --> 00:13:59,000 Thank you, Your Majesty. 175 00:13:59,000 --> 00:14:00,833 I don't understand. 176 00:14:00,833 --> 00:14:02,233 Where is the justice? 177 00:14:02,233 --> 00:14:04,200 Where is the law? 178 00:14:04,200 --> 00:14:06,266 All because he's a military governor? 179 00:14:08,333 --> 00:14:13,166 It's because he holds over ten thousand troops. 180 00:14:13,166 --> 00:14:14,800 That is the justice. 181 00:14:14,800 --> 00:14:16,866 That is the law. 182 00:14:17,966 --> 00:14:22,169 A soldier becoming a Marshal who can even devour his own son. 183 00:14:22,169 --> 00:14:23,206 He's worse than a beast. 184 00:14:23,206 --> 00:14:25,166 - Kuang Yin. - Am I not right? 185 00:14:25,166 --> 00:14:30,266 I have found you a wife, the third daughter in your Uncle He's family. 186 00:14:30,266 --> 00:14:33,566 Let's settle the marriage early. 187 00:14:39,633 --> 00:14:42,166 I've always upheld integrity and righteousness. 188 00:14:42,966 --> 00:14:45,666 The Khitan saved me out of righteousness, 189 00:14:45,666 --> 00:14:50,566 so I should repay them with honesty and by keeping my promises. 190 00:14:50,566 --> 00:14:53,033 Now, An Chong Rong is going to attack the Khitan. 191 00:14:53,033 --> 00:14:55,533 That'll put me in an unfavorable position. 192 00:14:57,166 --> 00:14:59,200 This battle must be fought. 193 00:14:59,200 --> 00:15:01,233 Logistics precede the army. 194 00:15:01,233 --> 00:15:03,133 Within Military Governor Du Chong Wei's jurisdiction, 195 00:15:03,133 --> 00:15:06,133 a million hu of grain was collected, but only three hundred thousand was reported. 196 00:15:06,133 --> 00:15:08,266 The rest filled his own pockets. 197 00:15:08,266 --> 00:15:10,900 The tribute from the Kingdom of Wuyue 198 00:15:10,900 --> 00:15:13,233 is already on its way. 199 00:15:14,600 --> 00:15:15,800 Yes. 200 00:15:15,800 --> 00:15:18,100 I still have Wuyue. 201 00:15:20,366 --> 00:15:22,666 The Kingdom of Wuyue faces the sea to the east, 202 00:15:22,666 --> 00:15:25,266 and borders Min to the south. 203 00:15:25,266 --> 00:15:29,700 The rest of its territory is surrounded by its powerful neighbor, Southern Tang. 204 00:15:31,033 --> 00:15:36,900 Wuyue submits and pays tribute to the Central Plains dynasties for protection. 205 00:15:36,900 --> 00:15:39,666 The Central Plains dynasties have continuously [The Western Court, Hangzhou] 206 00:15:39,666 --> 00:15:42,533 bestowed favor upon the Qian kings of Wuyue, 207 00:15:42,533 --> 00:15:47,400 intending to leave hidden landmines in the rear of Southern Tang. 208 00:15:47,400 --> 00:15:49,033 Under this delicate balance, 209 00:15:49,033 --> 00:15:51,000 Wuyue has long been free from war. 210 00:15:51,000 --> 00:15:54,933 Commerce flourishes, and the people live and work in peace. 211 00:15:54,933 --> 00:15:58,133 It can be called a land of happiness. [Armors and Arms Ready for Battle] 212 00:15:58,133 --> 00:15:59,633 Last year in Jianzhou, 213 00:15:59,633 --> 00:16:02,766 our army ran out of provisions, thus suffering defeat. 214 00:16:02,766 --> 00:16:04,300 Tens of thousands of our comrades died there. 215 00:16:04,300 --> 00:16:05,061 [Qian Hong Jun, Commissioner for Pacification of the Eastern Court] 216 00:16:05,061 --> 00:16:07,766 We, the surviving ones, simply cannot understand. 217 00:16:07,766 --> 00:16:11,953 With just one word from that Son Emperor, [Zhou Ping, Infantry Officer] 218 00:16:11,953 --> 00:16:14,666 the Great King sent all provisions to the Central Plains. 219 00:16:14,666 --> 00:16:17,733 Why is it so difficult for us to receive our rewards? 220 00:16:17,733 --> 00:16:19,600 How is that right? 221 00:16:19,600 --> 00:16:22,633 Having lived in peace for too long, you've grown fussy. 222 00:16:22,633 --> 00:16:24,833 How dare you discuss the Great King's commands here? 223 00:16:24,833 --> 00:16:26,366 [Hu Jin Si, Right Commander of the Inner Cavalry and Infantry Guards] 224 00:16:26,366 --> 00:16:28,533 Hong Jun pays respects to Lord Hu. 225 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:35,966 Old Lord, we cannot bear such words. 226 00:16:35,966 --> 00:16:37,233 King's orders resplendent, 227 00:16:37,233 --> 00:16:38,666 who dares to neglect them? 228 00:16:38,666 --> 00:16:43,600 It is only to seek rewards for the comrades who risked life and limbs last year 229 00:16:43,600 --> 00:16:46,366 that we hope to make it clear to the Eldest Prince. 230 00:16:46,366 --> 00:16:48,900 Old Lord, as a veteran commander of the army, 231 00:16:48,900 --> 00:16:51,833 you definitely understand the intricacies within. 232 00:16:51,833 --> 00:16:54,800 Enlisted in the army in the second year of Tianfu, 233 00:16:54,800 --> 00:16:57,200 you must be at least 65 now. 234 00:16:57,200 --> 00:17:01,266 Old Lord, this humble general was born in July. 235 00:17:01,266 --> 00:17:04,133 I have turned 66. 236 00:17:04,900 --> 00:17:07,933 Back then, the rebellion of Xu Zai Si 237 00:17:07,933 --> 00:17:10,433 caused the Late King great distress. 238 00:17:12,300 --> 00:17:15,966 It was the current King who shared his father's burden, 239 00:17:15,966 --> 00:17:20,133 becoming a live-in son-in-law of the Tian family in Xuanzhou, 240 00:17:20,133 --> 00:17:22,366 thus settling the aftermath. 241 00:17:24,633 --> 00:17:28,766 I remember at that time, everyone feared the difficulty of the matter. 242 00:17:28,766 --> 00:17:30,400 Everyone was unwilling to follow. 243 00:17:32,300 --> 00:17:34,633 When the Great King went to Xuanzhou, 244 00:17:35,300 --> 00:17:38,166 he only took you, his sole long-time attendant. 245 00:17:40,633 --> 00:17:43,133 The past is gone. 246 00:17:43,133 --> 00:17:45,466 Thinking of it makes one sigh. 247 00:17:46,533 --> 00:17:51,133 It is the duty of us ministers to share the King's burdens. 248 00:17:51,133 --> 00:17:53,400 You are loyal, 249 00:17:53,400 --> 00:17:56,666 so surely you would not cause your lord trouble. 250 00:17:56,666 --> 00:17:58,233 Strip Zhou Ping of his armor, 251 00:17:58,233 --> 00:18:00,100 drag him out, and behead him. 252 00:18:00,100 --> 00:18:01,466 Old Lord, Old... 253 00:18:01,466 --> 00:18:02,533 Eldest Prince! 254 00:18:02,533 --> 00:18:04,533 Eldest Prince! I protest my innocence! 255 00:18:04,533 --> 00:18:05,566 I protest my innocence! 256 00:18:05,566 --> 00:18:07,633 - Eldest Prince! - Lord! 257 00:18:15,966 --> 00:18:21,000 These soldiers in the army fear authority but do not cherish virtue. 258 00:18:21,000 --> 00:18:23,433 Having lived in peace for too long, 259 00:18:23,433 --> 00:18:25,366 they inevitably become lazy and negligent. 260 00:18:25,366 --> 00:18:27,000 Lord, but... 261 00:18:34,166 --> 00:18:37,100 Since you've been granted military authority, 262 00:18:37,100 --> 00:18:39,433 you should not belittle yourself. 263 00:18:41,400 --> 00:18:42,666 Yes. 264 00:18:44,033 --> 00:18:48,266 You watched Hu Jin Si kill Zhou Ping? [Qian Yuan Guan, King of Wuyue] 265 00:18:49,200 --> 00:18:50,433 It happened too suddenly. 266 00:18:50,433 --> 00:18:52,433 I had no time to intervene. 267 00:18:52,433 --> 00:18:55,833 When Zhou Ping followed me to the Tian family then, 268 00:18:55,833 --> 00:18:58,166 I promised him one thing. 269 00:18:58,166 --> 00:19:02,600 If we could return alive, I would protect him for the rest of his life. 270 00:19:03,800 --> 00:19:05,900 Zhou Ping... 271 00:19:05,900 --> 00:19:09,233 He gathered a crowd to demand rewards and disrupted military morale. 272 00:19:09,233 --> 00:19:10,766 [Yuan De Zhao, Courtesy name Ming Yuan] [Academician of the Tongru Institute] 273 00:19:10,766 --> 00:19:15,066 King Wu Su's final instruction was not to harm our fellows. 274 00:19:16,366 --> 00:19:18,733 The bond of brotherhood, 275 00:19:18,733 --> 00:19:22,533 once severed, is hard to mend. 276 00:19:25,333 --> 00:19:27,033 Convey my order. 277 00:19:28,400 --> 00:19:29,933 Open the inner treasury. 278 00:19:31,133 --> 00:19:33,400 Give Zhou Ping a grand burial 279 00:19:33,400 --> 00:19:35,221 and distribute the rewards tonight. 280 00:19:35,221 --> 00:19:46,566 [Imperial Household] 281 00:19:47,560 --> 00:19:50,265 [This responsible officer is appointed to open the inner treasury,] 282 00:19:50,265 --> 00:19:52,633 [give Zhou Ping a grand burial, and distribute the rewards.] 283 00:19:52,633 --> 00:19:54,366 The inner treasury [He Cheng Xun, Commander] 284 00:19:54,366 --> 00:19:55,966 is the King's private property. [First Unit of the Imperial Household Guards]] 285 00:19:55,966 --> 00:19:58,300 It's not controlled by any external treasury. 286 00:19:58,300 --> 00:19:59,538 Without the King's direct order, 287 00:19:59,538 --> 00:20:02,466 not a single coin or bolt of silk can be disbursed. 288 00:20:02,466 --> 00:20:03,566 I have my duty. 289 00:20:03,566 --> 00:20:06,933 Officer, please forgive my rudeness. 290 00:20:06,933 --> 00:20:08,566 [Shen Wen Qi, Courtesy name Ru Yu] [Chief Secretary of the Eastern Court] 291 00:20:08,566 --> 00:20:10,766 Commander, look carefully. 292 00:20:10,766 --> 00:20:13,300 This is the King's handwritten order. 293 00:20:13,300 --> 00:20:16,433 I am uncouth and cannot verify the authenticity. 294 00:20:16,433 --> 00:20:19,300 I've sent an officer to summon Marshal Dai of the inner guard. 295 00:20:19,300 --> 00:20:21,333 Please wait a moment. 296 00:20:21,333 --> 00:20:23,800 The King's order is urgent. I'm afraid I cannot wait. 297 00:20:23,800 --> 00:20:24,633 I cannot verify it. 298 00:20:24,633 --> 00:20:27,533 I cannot in honor obey. I apologize for the offense. 299 00:20:29,400 --> 00:20:30,566 Before Marshal Dai arrives, 300 00:20:30,566 --> 00:20:34,200 whoever approaches within ten paces of the gate is to be killed. 301 00:20:34,200 --> 00:20:35,600 Understood. 302 00:20:49,425 --> 00:20:51,004 [Office of Records] 303 00:20:52,033 --> 00:20:53,600 The situation? 304 00:20:53,600 --> 00:20:56,000 Marshal Dai's name kept them off for now. 305 00:20:57,833 --> 00:21:00,366 If it were not Shen Wen Qi who came, 306 00:21:00,366 --> 00:21:02,100 we would not be in such a haste. 307 00:21:02,100 --> 00:21:02,833 [Du Zhao Da, Commander of the Inner Court] 308 00:21:02,833 --> 00:21:05,000 Shen is intelligent and resourceful. 309 00:21:05,000 --> 00:21:09,400 If I appear here now, he will surely be suspicious. 310 00:21:10,800 --> 00:21:13,433 Why isn't Cheng Zhao Yue here yet? 311 00:21:13,433 --> 00:21:15,075 Someone has been sent to him. 312 00:21:15,075 --> 00:21:19,185 [Shanyue House] 313 00:21:25,733 --> 00:21:31,342 [Cheng Zhao Yue] [Grand Master of Shanyue House] 314 00:21:39,833 --> 00:21:41,300 It occurred abruptly. 315 00:21:41,300 --> 00:21:44,566 The Commander and the Supervisor are waiting for you anxiously. 316 00:21:44,566 --> 00:21:47,366 I beseech you to enter the palace without delay. 317 00:21:47,366 --> 00:21:50,600 There is not enough plain-colored silk in the treasury. 318 00:21:50,600 --> 00:21:53,366 Even if I go, I cannot produce it. 319 00:21:53,366 --> 00:21:55,833 Master, this matter is of the utmost importance. 320 00:21:55,833 --> 00:21:57,530 If the secret comes to light, 321 00:21:57,530 --> 00:21:59,566 I'll be implicated, along with the Commander and the Supervisor. 322 00:21:59,566 --> 00:22:01,800 Even the Marshals will face punishment. 323 00:22:01,800 --> 00:22:03,900 So will the Commander. 324 00:22:03,900 --> 00:22:07,866 If plain-colored silk is insufficient, then make up with variegated colors. 325 00:22:09,293 --> 00:22:10,626 You may go. 326 00:22:11,833 --> 00:22:14,066 Can enough assorted colors be gathered? 327 00:22:15,766 --> 00:22:18,733 Yes, if crimson green and indigo blue are both gathered. 328 00:22:18,733 --> 00:22:21,666 - But... - Enough of your nonsense. 329 00:22:22,533 --> 00:22:24,333 We're out of time here. 330 00:22:24,333 --> 00:22:26,366 What else is there to worry about? 331 00:22:27,200 --> 00:22:28,766 Open storerooms Right Bing, Ding, and Wu. 332 00:22:28,766 --> 00:22:30,300 Prepare wooden boxes. 333 00:22:30,300 --> 00:22:31,466 Yes. 334 00:22:37,233 --> 00:22:38,935 The Chief Secretary of the Eastern Pacification Office 335 00:22:38,935 --> 00:22:40,533 in charge of confidential documents, Shen Wen Qi, 336 00:22:40,533 --> 00:22:42,400 pays respects to Lord Hu. 337 00:22:42,400 --> 00:22:43,666 Where is He Cheng Xun? 338 00:22:43,666 --> 00:22:45,400 Get out here. 339 00:22:45,400 --> 00:22:48,300 Your humble general He Cheng Xun, pays respects to the Old Lord. 340 00:22:50,433 --> 00:22:52,533 Who gave you the impudence 341 00:22:52,533 --> 00:22:56,433 to openly defy the King's orders within the royal palace? 342 00:22:56,433 --> 00:22:57,633 Please calm down, My Lord. 343 00:22:57,633 --> 00:22:58,766 I've realized my mistake. 344 00:22:58,766 --> 00:23:00,366 It's because of Marshal Dai's orders 345 00:23:00,366 --> 00:23:02,233 that Lichun Courtyard is the King's... 346 00:23:04,966 --> 00:23:07,733 Decades ago, when the old king mobilized his army, 347 00:23:07,733 --> 00:23:10,633 I was the Left Commander of the Inner Guard. 348 00:23:10,633 --> 00:23:13,133 Dai Yun's mother hadn't even got married then. 349 00:23:13,133 --> 00:23:14,833 You're using him to pressure me? 350 00:23:14,833 --> 00:23:17,333 I was blinded by greed. 351 00:23:17,333 --> 00:23:18,933 I deserve death. 352 00:23:18,933 --> 00:23:21,733 I will accept punishment and disposal from you. 353 00:23:21,733 --> 00:23:23,166 The King's orders are absolute. 354 00:23:23,166 --> 00:23:25,200 If we delay and ruin an important matter, 355 00:23:25,200 --> 00:23:28,000 I will set up a big pot before all the commanders and soldiers, 356 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:29,466 and stew you. 357 00:23:29,466 --> 00:23:31,066 Orders received. 358 00:23:34,133 --> 00:23:35,166 You bunch of fools. 359 00:23:35,166 --> 00:23:36,200 Still lazing around? 360 00:23:36,200 --> 00:23:37,933 Hurry up and move the things out! 361 00:23:37,933 --> 00:23:39,233 Quick! 362 00:23:56,673 --> 00:23:57,939 Quick! 363 00:24:03,586 --> 00:24:05,833 Everything has been prepared. 364 00:24:05,833 --> 00:24:07,800 I dare not delay official business. 365 00:24:07,800 --> 00:24:09,200 Commander He. 366 00:24:09,200 --> 00:24:12,433 I did not supervise the selection in the storeroom. 367 00:24:12,433 --> 00:24:15,366 The receipt will be given to you at a later date. 368 00:24:15,366 --> 00:24:17,566 I understand. Official matters take priority. 369 00:24:17,566 --> 00:24:20,300 Please do not trouble yourself with the receipt. 370 00:24:20,300 --> 00:24:23,466 In three days, I will come to your residence to collect it in person. 371 00:24:31,466 --> 00:24:33,833 Are there issues with these silks and fabrics? [Qian Hong Chu, Qian Yuan Guan's ninth son] 372 00:24:33,833 --> 00:24:36,733 The silks and brocades used when rewarding soldiers 373 00:24:36,733 --> 00:24:38,566 have always been black or gray. 374 00:24:38,566 --> 00:24:42,400 Even if the color is one grade higher, it is at most blue. 375 00:24:42,400 --> 00:24:45,933 Scarlet, green, and indigo blue are reserved for officers. 376 00:24:45,933 --> 00:24:47,933 Commoners using them is an overstep. 377 00:24:47,933 --> 00:24:48,966 Indeed. 378 00:24:48,966 --> 00:24:50,566 Fifth rank officers and above wear scarlet. 379 00:24:50,566 --> 00:24:51,933 Sixth and seventh ranks wear green. 380 00:24:51,933 --> 00:24:53,933 Eighth and ninth ranks wear indigo. 381 00:24:54,666 --> 00:24:57,733 First, rewards have always been of solid colors. 382 00:24:57,733 --> 00:24:59,766 This time, they are of mixed colors. 383 00:24:59,766 --> 00:25:01,600 This is very unusual. 384 00:25:01,600 --> 00:25:03,900 Second, I held the King's order. 385 00:25:03,900 --> 00:25:08,400 Yet he dared to defy it, refusing to comply until Lord Hu arrived. 386 00:25:08,400 --> 00:25:12,566 His audacity is astonishing. 387 00:25:12,566 --> 00:25:15,400 Third, when issuing rewards, 388 00:25:15,400 --> 00:25:17,966 officials from each department enter the warehouse to select, 389 00:25:17,966 --> 00:25:20,966 then wrap, box, and transport them back. 390 00:25:20,966 --> 00:25:23,133 But he did not let me enter the warehouse. 391 00:25:23,133 --> 00:25:25,900 He directly packed them and sent them out, 392 00:25:25,900 --> 00:25:28,933 using hundreds of wooden boxes, 393 00:25:28,933 --> 00:25:32,933 all of which must written off on the ledger. 394 00:25:32,933 --> 00:25:36,733 Is he going to pay the cost of these boxes by himself? 395 00:25:36,733 --> 00:25:39,233 Fourth, when issuing rewards, 396 00:25:39,233 --> 00:25:42,000 a receipt is signed immediately upon disbursement. 397 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:44,566 Yet, he didn't even ask for proof on the spot, 398 00:25:44,566 --> 00:25:47,466 merely saying he would come to collect it later. 399 00:25:47,466 --> 00:25:49,766 Although this is convenient, 400 00:25:49,766 --> 00:25:51,666 it doesn't accord to regulations. 401 00:25:51,666 --> 00:25:54,233 Then it is clear. 402 00:25:54,233 --> 00:25:56,366 There's a thief within. 403 00:25:56,366 --> 00:25:58,566 What on earth is going on? 404 00:26:00,366 --> 00:26:02,966 I truly was blinded by greed. 405 00:26:02,966 --> 00:26:04,466 [Dai Yun, Commander of the Inner Cavalry and Infantry Guards] 406 00:26:04,466 --> 00:26:09,600 Such nonsense meant to fool outsiders might work on Shen Wen Qi, 407 00:26:09,600 --> 00:26:11,800 but that's it. 408 00:26:11,800 --> 00:26:14,166 To brush off me... 409 00:26:15,133 --> 00:26:18,233 You are pushing your luck! 410 00:26:18,233 --> 00:26:21,366 The inner guard armies have always been under your command, Marshal. 411 00:26:21,366 --> 00:26:23,200 Now, out of nowhere... 412 00:26:23,200 --> 00:26:26,333 a Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Cavalry and Infantry, 413 00:26:26,333 --> 00:26:29,800 comes asking to open the inner treasury without informing you. 414 00:26:29,800 --> 00:26:34,000 I panicked and committed this foolish act 415 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:36,033 for fear of violating your military rules and regulations. 416 00:26:36,033 --> 00:26:38,800 You are not foolish in the slightest. 417 00:26:38,800 --> 00:26:41,500 You are too clever by half. 418 00:26:42,233 --> 00:26:46,033 Having only commanded the First Capital of the Personal Guard for about two years, 419 00:26:46,033 --> 00:26:52,733 you acquired two three-courtyard estates by West Lake and took nine concubines. 420 00:26:53,366 --> 00:26:55,833 Do you think I'm blind? 421 00:26:56,466 --> 00:26:59,366 I dare not deceive you, Marshal. 422 00:26:59,366 --> 00:27:03,133 Since I became a commander, I have received many gifts. 423 00:27:03,133 --> 00:27:04,633 Still, I have two principles. 424 00:27:04,633 --> 00:27:06,400 I dare not neglect my duties. 425 00:27:06,400 --> 00:27:09,000 The army's provisions and pay, I dare not embezzle. 426 00:27:09,000 --> 00:27:11,626 If I have violated these two principles, 427 00:27:11,626 --> 00:27:15,433 I am willing to be pierced by ten thousand arrows. 428 00:27:15,433 --> 00:27:21,400 These matters are not for your glib tongue to decide. 429 00:27:21,400 --> 00:27:26,533 Send inner treasury's financial records for the past two years to my residence. 430 00:27:26,533 --> 00:27:28,533 As to whether you are guilty, 431 00:27:28,533 --> 00:27:33,133 we must first verify everything clearly to ensure justice is served. 432 00:27:34,300 --> 00:27:37,166 I humbly obey the Old Marshal's esteemed command. 433 00:27:43,966 --> 00:27:47,500 Deceiving everyone and engaging in theft. 434 00:27:48,233 --> 00:27:50,933 He Cheng Xun is merely a commander, 435 00:27:50,933 --> 00:27:53,433 yet he openly steals and sells the royal family's private property. 436 00:27:53,433 --> 00:27:55,900 His audacity is truly immense. 437 00:27:56,933 --> 00:28:01,033 The inner treasury holds countless coins, silks, and other treasures. 438 00:28:01,033 --> 00:28:03,966 These are all items rarely seen by ordinary people. 439 00:28:03,966 --> 00:28:05,466 Once they enter the market, 440 00:28:05,466 --> 00:28:08,800 the local officials of two Courts, and the various prefectures and counties, 441 00:28:08,800 --> 00:28:10,966 could not possibly remain unaware. 442 00:28:10,966 --> 00:28:16,466 How did he do it with no one noticing? 443 00:28:16,466 --> 00:28:18,766 Eldest brother, Lord Yu Ru. 444 00:28:18,766 --> 00:28:20,933 Have you ever seen boxes like this? 445 00:28:21,900 --> 00:28:23,833 What's wrong with these boxes? 446 00:28:25,100 --> 00:28:29,000 The government uses large boxes for storing and transporting silk and cloth, right? 447 00:28:31,200 --> 00:28:37,666 The Eastern Court treasury only uses large three-feet square boxes. 448 00:28:37,666 --> 00:28:39,666 We have indeed never seen such a small box 449 00:28:39,666 --> 00:28:42,166 that is three feet long and one foot wide. 450 00:28:42,166 --> 00:28:43,533 That's right. 451 00:28:43,533 --> 00:28:46,400 Instead, I often see such small boxes. 452 00:28:47,733 --> 00:28:52,333 In the Western Court city, the 18 shops with the "Shanyue House" signboard 453 00:28:52,333 --> 00:28:57,066 all use this kind of small boxes to sell their cloth and silk. 454 00:29:01,133 --> 00:29:03,433 Hong Chu, this is no small matter. 455 00:29:03,433 --> 00:29:04,766 Don't get involved. 456 00:29:04,766 --> 00:29:07,566 Be content with your fishing business. 457 00:29:07,566 --> 00:29:09,233 I understand. 458 00:29:20,566 --> 00:29:22,866 Distinguished guest, where do you come from? 459 00:29:32,200 --> 00:29:35,533 Our master has been waiting in the Listening Rain Pavilion for you. 460 00:29:35,533 --> 00:29:37,866 This way, please. 461 00:29:40,900 --> 00:29:47,956 [Li Yuan Qing, Courtesy name Yun Qing] [Grand Master of Qinhuai House] 462 00:30:02,433 --> 00:30:04,966 Yun Qing, I haven't seen you in a long time. 463 00:30:04,966 --> 00:30:07,166 Cheng, kindly take a seat. 464 00:30:07,166 --> 00:30:08,466 After you. 465 00:30:08,466 --> 00:30:10,100 What dishes are there today? 466 00:30:10,100 --> 00:30:11,633 Report them now. 467 00:30:11,633 --> 00:30:16,666 Master, that young fisherman's boy who tried in the kitchen once has been invited. 468 00:30:16,666 --> 00:30:18,833 It took me quite some effort. 469 00:30:18,833 --> 00:30:21,766 Regarding knife skills for preparing raw fish, 470 00:30:21,766 --> 00:30:25,933 even the veteran chefs have less than a thousandth of this lad's skills. 471 00:30:25,933 --> 00:30:27,966 With Master Li's visit, 472 00:30:27,966 --> 00:30:30,766 it's perfect to have him serve properly. 473 00:30:30,766 --> 00:30:31,766 Matters of food and drink 474 00:30:31,766 --> 00:30:33,933 are not of great concern to Yun Qing and me. 475 00:30:33,933 --> 00:30:36,900 What's important is that the person must be reliable. 476 00:30:36,900 --> 00:30:38,033 Please rest assured. 477 00:30:38,033 --> 00:30:40,966 That young boy always hangs around the fish market docks. 478 00:30:40,966 --> 00:30:42,733 Many old fishermen know him. 479 00:30:42,733 --> 00:30:44,633 He's a local with a clear background. 480 00:30:44,633 --> 00:30:46,033 Enough. 481 00:30:46,033 --> 00:30:47,400 You may go. 482 00:30:52,100 --> 00:30:55,600 Cheng, the Crown Prince has passed away. 483 00:30:55,600 --> 00:31:00,200 Now, the Great King's health is not well. 484 00:31:00,200 --> 00:31:04,300 Within the palace walls, which prince do you think will ascend to the throne? 485 00:31:04,300 --> 00:31:06,300 Among the Princes, 486 00:31:06,300 --> 00:31:09,366 the Eldest Prince has the highest reputation. 487 00:31:09,366 --> 00:31:12,166 The Third Prince holds the strongest military power. 488 00:31:12,166 --> 00:31:14,766 However, both of them are adopted sons. 489 00:31:14,766 --> 00:31:16,833 The Eldest Prince is son of King Qian's elder brother's. 490 00:31:16,833 --> 00:31:18,333 He is Lord Five's eldest son. 491 00:31:18,333 --> 00:31:20,866 The Third Prince's original surname is Sun. 492 00:31:22,100 --> 00:31:25,433 They are both false sons, not to be taken seriously. 493 00:31:25,433 --> 00:31:31,033 Some say, Zhou Ping led the disturbance, 494 00:31:31,033 --> 00:31:34,800 backed by Dai Yun. 495 00:31:34,800 --> 00:31:37,866 What is your view of this matter? 496 00:31:39,100 --> 00:31:42,666 If Marshal Dai truly backed him, Zhou Ping wouldn't have died. 497 00:31:46,133 --> 00:31:51,175 [Qian Hong You, childhood name A'Zuo] [Commander of the Inner Guards Archer Units] 498 00:31:54,833 --> 00:31:57,233 Dai Yun is my uncle by marriage. 499 00:31:57,233 --> 00:31:59,000 I hold military power in the west. 500 00:31:59,000 --> 00:32:00,966 Dai commands the guards within the court. 501 00:32:00,966 --> 00:32:04,493 Even without the baseless rumors, for overall stability, 502 00:32:04,493 --> 00:32:07,700 I implore you to relieve me of my military command. 503 00:32:12,133 --> 00:32:14,433 The stability of Wuyue 504 00:32:15,400 --> 00:32:17,500 relies on you all to uphold. 505 00:32:20,800 --> 00:32:23,666 I will spare no effort, even at the cost of my life. 506 00:32:23,666 --> 00:32:25,566 So, you mean... 507 00:32:26,366 --> 00:32:30,933 Among the King's biological sons, there's someone promising? 508 00:32:33,900 --> 00:32:37,633 The Sixth Prince can be described... 509 00:32:41,233 --> 00:32:43,566 as mature and capable in statecraft. 510 00:32:45,900 --> 00:32:48,700 Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince has arrived. 511 00:32:49,733 --> 00:32:51,200 Let him in. 512 00:32:51,200 --> 00:32:52,333 Yes. 513 00:32:59,333 --> 00:33:00,366 Acting Grand Commandant, 514 00:33:00,366 --> 00:33:02,100 Deputy Military Governor of Zhenhai and Zhendong, 515 00:33:02,100 --> 00:33:04,400 Assistant to the Chancellor's Office, your subject, Hong Zuo, 516 00:33:04,400 --> 00:33:06,193 pays homage to Your Majesty. 517 00:33:09,300 --> 00:33:11,266 You're always like this. 518 00:33:14,800 --> 00:33:16,766 Don't you find it a mouthful? 519 00:33:16,766 --> 00:33:18,566 Even I am tired of your verbosity. 520 00:33:18,566 --> 00:33:20,400 You are just a youth. 521 00:33:20,400 --> 00:33:22,933 Why do you pretend to be mature and steady? 522 00:33:22,933 --> 00:33:24,200 What's the matter? 523 00:33:25,233 --> 00:33:28,666 Do you need me to grant you an honor of pretentious maturity? 524 00:33:30,833 --> 00:33:32,533 I apologize. 525 00:33:32,533 --> 00:33:34,866 Hong Chu is not much younger than you. 526 00:33:35,600 --> 00:33:37,366 Look at the two of you. 527 00:33:37,366 --> 00:33:39,166 One retains childishness, 528 00:33:39,166 --> 00:33:41,233 while the other is pompous. 529 00:33:42,200 --> 00:33:44,333 He's not in the Chancellor's mansion. 530 00:33:49,333 --> 00:33:51,600 If one enters it, 531 00:33:51,600 --> 00:33:53,733 will they cease to be my son? 532 00:33:55,100 --> 00:33:57,633 Propriety cannot be neglected. 533 00:33:59,466 --> 00:34:01,433 I just want you to call me "Father". 534 00:34:01,433 --> 00:34:03,633 Is it really that difficult? 535 00:34:03,633 --> 00:34:05,466 At home, we're father and son. 536 00:34:05,466 --> 00:34:06,933 When discussing affairs... 537 00:34:07,833 --> 00:34:09,533 we are ruler and subject. 538 00:34:09,533 --> 00:34:14,466 This Sixth Prince is actually a remarkable person. 539 00:34:14,466 --> 00:34:18,333 With such a mature and statecraft-minded prince in the inner court, 540 00:34:18,333 --> 00:34:22,933 how dare you, this granary rat, so recklessly tamper with dealings? 541 00:34:22,933 --> 00:34:24,766 When a family's estate grows, 542 00:34:24,766 --> 00:34:27,533 and a state has been established for long, 543 00:34:27,533 --> 00:34:31,100 it is inevitable that some foxes and rats will emerge. 544 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:34,200 I am merely a middleman. 545 00:34:34,200 --> 00:34:36,900 Those who truly rely on these businesses to suck blood 546 00:34:36,900 --> 00:34:41,100 and amass wealth are none other than these scions of nobles and generals. 547 00:34:45,400 --> 00:34:47,866 Master, the first course is here. 548 00:34:54,700 --> 00:34:56,300 Does it have a name? 549 00:34:56,300 --> 00:34:59,000 This wine pot is made of the finest porcelain. 550 00:34:59,000 --> 00:35:03,833 The wine is a new brew from our winery, named "Moonlit Night". 551 00:35:03,833 --> 00:35:05,900 The fish is shaped into twenty-four arches, 552 00:35:05,900 --> 00:35:09,166 thus named "Moonlit Night of Twenty-Four Bridges". 553 00:35:09,166 --> 00:35:10,466 A fine name. 554 00:35:10,466 --> 00:35:12,933 Yun Qing, have some. 555 00:35:12,933 --> 00:35:14,400 Same to you. 556 00:35:20,766 --> 00:35:24,000 Tender, fresh, and smooth, melting in the mouth. 557 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:26,400 Indeed, quite something. 558 00:35:26,400 --> 00:35:27,800 Your reward. 559 00:35:29,833 --> 00:35:31,466 Quick, express your gratitude. 560 00:35:44,033 --> 00:35:45,433 I humbly thank you. 561 00:35:45,433 --> 00:35:47,566 Enough. You may leave. 562 00:35:53,333 --> 00:35:55,300 Steward Hou, wait a moment. 563 00:35:58,533 --> 00:36:00,700 What is this person's name? 564 00:36:00,700 --> 00:36:03,133 The fishermen at the fish market call him Nine Jin, 565 00:36:03,133 --> 00:36:06,233 because they once saw him dive into the water 566 00:36:06,233 --> 00:36:07,933 and catch a nine-jin fish barehanded. 567 00:36:07,933 --> 00:36:10,760 As to his surname, that is unknown. 568 00:36:10,760 --> 00:36:11,873 Upon seeing the gold, 569 00:36:11,873 --> 00:36:15,366 he was neither dazed nor overjoyed, but instead startled. 570 00:36:15,366 --> 00:36:19,033 It seems gold is not new to him. 571 00:36:19,033 --> 00:36:22,633 Whenever kneeling or standing, his acts are perfectly measured. 572 00:36:22,633 --> 00:36:25,766 This is the upbringing of a child from a prominent family. 573 00:36:25,766 --> 00:36:28,466 His manners are flawless down to the last detail. 574 00:36:28,466 --> 00:36:29,800 That man's boot soles have no mud, [Xue Wen, Qian Hong Chu's close attendant] 575 00:36:29,800 --> 00:36:32,166 but they exude a salty, fishy smell. 576 00:36:32,166 --> 00:36:34,600 He probably came by ship. 577 00:36:37,400 --> 00:36:40,400 The sea waves are turbulent, so it must have been perilous. 578 00:36:40,400 --> 00:36:42,566 Thus, the ship wouldn't be small. 579 00:36:42,566 --> 00:36:44,133 This lad is actually a informant? 580 00:36:44,133 --> 00:36:45,600 I will go capture him for interrogation. 581 00:36:45,600 --> 00:36:46,800 It's too late. 582 00:36:46,800 --> 00:36:48,800 Don't be so alarmed. 583 00:36:48,800 --> 00:36:51,766 Too many people in the Western Court are keeping an eye on us. 584 00:36:51,766 --> 00:36:53,700 We can't possibly capture everyone. 585 00:36:54,766 --> 00:36:56,933 However, young as this man is, 586 00:36:56,933 --> 00:36:58,700 he really has remarkable culinary skills. 587 00:36:58,700 --> 00:37:00,566 He's probably from a prominent family. 588 00:37:00,566 --> 00:37:02,733 Go to the Maritime Trade Office to check the ships 589 00:37:02,733 --> 00:37:05,333 with three hundred liao or more entering port today. 590 00:37:05,333 --> 00:37:07,566 Entry time should be between Mao and Si. 591 00:37:07,566 --> 00:37:08,766 It should be easy to identify. 592 00:37:08,766 --> 00:37:15,926 [The East Sea] 593 00:38:00,300 --> 00:38:01,633 Don't bother hiding. 594 00:38:01,633 --> 00:38:03,233 It's stuffy inside. 595 00:38:03,233 --> 00:38:04,666 Come out. 596 00:38:34,466 --> 00:38:36,900 I'm hungry. Is there any food? 597 00:38:59,300 --> 00:39:01,066 You, watch your step! 598 00:39:01,066 --> 00:39:02,200 Watch your step! 599 00:39:02,200 --> 00:39:03,933 You two, lift gently! 600 00:39:03,933 --> 00:39:04,933 Slow down! 601 00:39:04,933 --> 00:39:06,166 Come. 602 00:39:08,033 --> 00:39:09,166 Everyone, be careful! 603 00:39:09,166 --> 00:39:11,933 Be so careless again, and you can jump in to be fish fodder! 604 00:39:11,933 --> 00:39:13,466 All of you, hurry up and pack it! 605 00:39:13,466 --> 00:39:14,466 Quick! 606 00:39:14,466 --> 00:39:16,033 Pack it all up! 607 00:39:16,033 --> 00:39:17,233 Quick! 608 00:39:17,233 --> 00:39:18,933 Carry it away! 609 00:39:31,700 --> 00:39:34,000 I must have lost my manners. 610 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:36,000 I am truly very hungry. 611 00:39:36,733 --> 00:39:40,166 I appreciate your generosity and kindness. 612 00:39:40,166 --> 00:39:43,500 How are you related to the Yu family's eldest daughter from Huanglong Island? 613 00:39:43,500 --> 00:39:47,166 I... do not know who this Eldest Lady Yu is. 614 00:39:47,166 --> 00:39:50,233 But I have indeed heard of the Huanglong pirates on the East Sea, 615 00:39:50,233 --> 00:39:52,133 whose name strike fear. 616 00:39:53,466 --> 00:39:57,566 So, you mean, you infiltrated Shanyue House 617 00:39:57,566 --> 00:39:59,466 not for business. 618 00:39:59,466 --> 00:40:05,000 That depends on what business you are doing with Shanyue House. 619 00:40:14,400 --> 00:40:16,000 Everyone, slow down! 620 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:18,200 All of you, be careful! 621 00:40:44,400 --> 00:40:46,333 Intruders! 622 00:40:51,600 --> 00:40:53,066 There's trouble. 623 00:40:55,533 --> 00:40:58,000 Huanglong House intruders. 624 00:40:58,000 --> 00:41:00,733 Great Master, just leave for your affairs. 625 00:41:00,733 --> 00:41:05,966 I've received a meal's grace and dare not leave without permission. 626 00:41:05,966 --> 00:41:07,733 If you still don't trust me, 627 00:41:07,733 --> 00:41:10,300 you can send one or two trusted aides to guard here. 628 00:41:10,300 --> 00:41:12,333 Serve this young master well. 629 00:41:12,333 --> 00:41:14,066 Do not slight him. 630 00:41:41,400 --> 00:41:43,566 - Slow down! - Hurry up! 631 00:41:46,433 --> 00:41:47,833 Stop! 632 00:42:25,166 --> 00:42:26,566 Let me go! 633 00:42:26,566 --> 00:42:27,966 Let me go, gentlemen! 634 00:42:27,966 --> 00:42:28,966 Let me go! 635 00:42:28,966 --> 00:42:31,333 - Let me out! - Behave! 636 00:42:31,333 --> 00:42:34,000 Madam, I suppose there must be some misunderstandings between us. 637 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,600 You'd better be quiet. 638 00:42:35,600 --> 00:42:39,733 Otherwise, I'll cut out your tongue and feed it to the dogs.