1 00:01:36,070 --> 00:01:41,200 [Pursuit of Jade] 2 00:01:41,330 --> 00:01:43,990 [Episode 9] 3 00:01:44,340 --> 00:01:47,740 [Xigu Lane] 4 00:01:45,310 --> 00:01:47,479 Dry weather! 5 00:01:48,090 --> 00:01:50,789 Beware of fire! 6 00:01:56,950 --> 00:01:58,950 I have experience in these matters. 7 00:02:00,070 --> 00:02:01,880 There's no need to rush it. 8 00:02:02,350 --> 00:02:04,480 Silly girl, what do you know? 9 00:02:05,480 --> 00:02:07,120 Men's prime is shorter than women's, 10 00:02:07,120 --> 00:02:07,840 you know? 11 00:02:08,360 --> 00:02:11,280 When young, they have the desire but not the guts 12 00:02:11,400 --> 00:02:12,660 because they're poor. 13 00:02:12,840 --> 00:02:13,800 In their prime, 14 00:02:13,800 --> 00:02:15,190 they have the guts but not the desire 15 00:02:15,190 --> 00:02:16,450 because they're busy. 16 00:02:17,030 --> 00:02:19,280 By the time they have both the desire and the guts, 17 00:02:19,280 --> 00:02:20,610 the abilities are gone. 18 00:02:21,680 --> 00:02:23,510 So you must act early 19 00:02:23,530 --> 00:02:25,130 in order to have good babies. 20 00:02:27,030 --> 00:02:28,190 Mrs. Zhao. 21 00:02:29,390 --> 00:02:30,430 Fine. 22 00:02:31,079 --> 00:02:32,740 Let me give you another trick. 23 00:02:34,120 --> 00:02:36,430 During the day, I washed the bedding 24 00:02:37,030 --> 00:02:38,680 you use on the floor. 25 00:02:40,250 --> 00:02:42,850 He won't let you sleep on the bare floor, right? 26 00:03:31,120 --> 00:03:31,840 Come here. 27 00:03:34,079 --> 00:03:34,590 Me? 28 00:03:35,630 --> 00:03:37,030 Why would I go there? 29 00:03:39,430 --> 00:03:40,760 There's only one quilt. 30 00:03:41,470 --> 00:03:42,800 If you don't sleep here, 31 00:03:43,150 --> 00:03:44,750 you're going to catch a cold. 32 00:03:45,840 --> 00:03:47,300 I'm not afraid of the cold. 33 00:03:58,560 --> 00:03:59,160 Come here. 34 00:04:12,470 --> 00:04:14,070 If you don't come sleep here, 35 00:04:14,810 --> 00:04:16,940 Mrs. Zhao won't sleep a wink all night. 36 00:04:24,950 --> 00:04:26,830 Just as I predicted. 37 00:04:27,580 --> 00:04:29,310 She has to sleep in the bed. 38 00:04:29,770 --> 00:04:31,630 You always come up with bad ideas. 39 00:04:31,630 --> 00:04:32,600 If she really freezes, 40 00:04:32,600 --> 00:04:34,560 I'll have to take care of another sick person. 41 00:04:34,560 --> 00:04:36,420 You're spitting all over my face. 42 00:04:44,680 --> 00:04:45,830 Don't worry. 43 00:04:46,560 --> 00:04:49,490 I don't have any inappropriate thoughts toward you. 44 00:04:56,680 --> 00:04:59,080 Don't blame Mrs. Zhao for meddling either. 45 00:04:59,850 --> 00:05:01,190 She means well. 46 00:05:04,680 --> 00:05:05,560 I know. 47 00:05:33,970 --> 00:05:35,030 What are you doing? 48 00:05:35,470 --> 00:05:37,260 We have to put on a full act. 49 00:05:38,540 --> 00:05:39,390 We 50 00:05:39,950 --> 00:05:43,010 shouldn't let Mr. and Mrs. Zhao wait outside all night. 51 00:05:50,800 --> 00:05:51,920 It worked. 52 00:05:53,540 --> 00:05:56,950 You said young people have the desire but not the guts 53 00:05:57,420 --> 00:05:58,720 and older people 54 00:05:58,720 --> 00:06:00,680 have the guts but not the desire. 55 00:06:00,810 --> 00:06:02,060 If you ask me, 56 00:06:02,320 --> 00:06:06,400 there are plenty of young people with both the desire and the guts. 57 00:06:07,720 --> 00:06:09,310 I just made a passing remark, 58 00:06:09,310 --> 00:06:11,360 and you're rambling on and on. 59 00:06:13,070 --> 00:06:13,560 Wait. 60 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:15,950 You damn old man. 61 00:06:16,830 --> 00:06:18,430 You heard that by eavesdropping outside. 62 00:06:18,430 --> 00:06:18,950 I... 63 00:06:20,070 --> 00:06:21,920 You're the pot calling the kettle black. 64 00:06:21,920 --> 00:06:23,160 Aren't you eavesdropping too? 65 00:06:23,160 --> 00:06:24,430 I just enjoy this sort of thing. 66 00:06:24,430 --> 00:06:25,690 None of your business! 67 00:06:35,480 --> 00:06:37,110 I only learned of your background 68 00:06:37,110 --> 00:06:38,740 after Mr. Sun came. 69 00:06:40,480 --> 00:06:42,610 You're going to leave sooner or later, 70 00:06:42,680 --> 00:06:43,340 aren't you? 71 00:06:49,520 --> 00:06:50,780 I won't cling to you. 72 00:06:52,680 --> 00:06:54,750 You can leave whenever you want. 73 00:06:57,270 --> 00:06:58,480 For now... 74 00:06:59,720 --> 00:07:00,680 I can't go yet. 75 00:07:06,560 --> 00:07:07,390 That works. 76 00:07:13,720 --> 00:07:14,980 I have something to do. 77 00:07:17,090 --> 00:07:18,340 I have to stay here 78 00:07:19,290 --> 00:07:20,090 to do it. 79 00:07:26,830 --> 00:07:27,990 Let me be on top. 80 00:07:28,060 --> 00:07:29,220 You get some rest. 81 00:07:36,630 --> 00:07:37,360 That works. 82 00:08:07,180 --> 00:08:09,830 There's still a big bowl of braised meat rice in the kitchen. 83 00:08:09,830 --> 00:08:12,090 If you're hungry, I'll heat it up for you. 84 00:08:13,430 --> 00:08:14,360 I'm not hungry. 85 00:08:20,110 --> 00:08:22,310 I wonder if Changning is sleeping well. 86 00:08:22,630 --> 00:08:24,960 She loves kicking off the covers at night. 87 00:08:25,150 --> 00:08:26,680 I haven't fed the falcon yet either. 88 00:08:26,680 --> 00:08:28,190 If you want to talk, 89 00:08:30,870 --> 00:08:32,470 can I ask you a few questions? 90 00:08:34,480 --> 00:08:35,240 Go ahead. 91 00:08:37,620 --> 00:08:40,580 What kind of people were your parents? 92 00:08:42,080 --> 00:08:42,809 Good people. 93 00:08:44,030 --> 00:08:45,290 How did they treat you? 94 00:08:46,930 --> 00:08:48,560 Just as well as ordinary parents 95 00:08:48,560 --> 00:08:50,200 treat their own children. 96 00:08:52,080 --> 00:08:53,440 If one day, 97 00:08:54,830 --> 00:08:56,160 they wanted to harm you, 98 00:08:57,800 --> 00:08:58,820 what would you do? 99 00:09:05,790 --> 00:09:08,910 When I was little, my mother used to beat me. 100 00:09:09,460 --> 00:09:11,520 She'd hit my left hand, then my right. 101 00:09:12,120 --> 00:09:12,870 She was heavy-handed. 102 00:09:12,870 --> 00:09:14,160 It really hurt. 103 00:09:14,320 --> 00:09:15,880 But every time she finished, 104 00:09:15,880 --> 00:09:18,280 she'd still buy candy for Changning and me. 105 00:09:20,830 --> 00:09:21,960 I'm not asking about 106 00:09:22,760 --> 00:09:24,550 such trivial grievances. 107 00:09:26,980 --> 00:09:27,870 I understand. 108 00:09:29,940 --> 00:09:31,430 What I mean is... 109 00:09:33,500 --> 00:09:34,900 People close to you 110 00:09:35,840 --> 00:09:37,750 won't ruthlessly hurt you. 111 00:09:39,110 --> 00:09:42,950 Even if there are arguments or conflicts, 112 00:09:43,290 --> 00:09:44,180 afterwards, 113 00:09:45,030 --> 00:09:47,690 they'll still buy candy to quietly comfort you. 114 00:09:51,230 --> 00:09:52,900 But if someone 115 00:09:53,550 --> 00:09:55,150 genuinely wants to harm you, 116 00:09:56,480 --> 00:09:57,940 fundamentally speaking, 117 00:09:58,550 --> 00:10:00,750 that person isn't close to you anymore. 118 00:10:34,820 --> 00:10:36,680 Did you eat tangerine peel candy? 119 00:10:37,410 --> 00:10:39,650 You smell like tangerine peel candy. 120 00:10:39,680 --> 00:10:41,080 Did you have a nightmare? 121 00:10:44,280 --> 00:10:46,590 ♪ The scenery is as clear as me ♪ 122 00:10:45,010 --> 00:10:46,400 Eating candy 123 00:10:47,480 --> 00:10:48,890 helps me sleep. 124 00:10:47,550 --> 00:10:48,830 ♪ With very pale colors ♪ 125 00:10:49,700 --> 00:10:52,540 ♪ Just like the outline in the mirror ♪ 126 00:10:51,390 --> 00:10:53,440 If you want more when you return, 127 00:10:52,970 --> 00:10:55,470 ♪ I think that's me, being naive ♪ 128 00:10:53,460 --> 00:10:54,470 I'll buy you some. 129 00:10:56,210 --> 00:10:57,860 ♪ Unlocking my heart ♪ 130 00:10:58,370 --> 00:11:02,620 ♪ I hid you in my soul ♪ 131 00:10:58,960 --> 00:11:00,050 Do you... 132 00:11:02,510 --> 00:11:03,360 want some now? 133 00:11:06,110 --> 00:11:08,680 ♪ The moon is as quiet as me ♪ 134 00:11:09,280 --> 00:11:10,960 ♪ The light shines ♪ 135 00:11:11,700 --> 00:11:14,400 ♪ It illuminates the turbulence in my heart ♪ 136 00:11:14,810 --> 00:11:17,530 ♪ It seems to be the fire of love ♪ 137 00:11:18,010 --> 00:11:19,920 ♪ Just a few sparks ♪ 138 00:11:20,360 --> 00:11:25,220 ♪ Let me hide in your heart ♪ 139 00:11:27,540 --> 00:11:28,850 ♪ I pray that our love ♪ 140 00:11:28,880 --> 00:11:31,500 ♪ Will never end ♪ 141 00:11:32,180 --> 00:11:33,190 ♪ It's worth my foolishly waiting ♪ 142 00:11:33,220 --> 00:11:35,520 ♪ For a lifetime ♪ 143 00:11:36,150 --> 00:11:40,230 ♪ Clear and quiet as me ♪ 144 00:11:40,700 --> 00:11:44,370 ♪ So what if we encounter difficulties? ♪ 145 00:11:45,020 --> 00:11:46,000 ♪ I pray that our love will not be like sand ♪ 146 00:11:46,020 --> 00:11:48,680 ♪ Slipping into the sea ♪ 147 00:13:29,320 --> 00:13:32,180 What exactly are you looking for in the Fan's house? 148 00:13:53,680 --> 00:13:54,630 Mr. Li? 149 00:14:01,530 --> 00:14:02,290 Run! 150 00:14:03,450 --> 00:14:04,050 No need. 151 00:14:06,360 --> 00:14:07,030 Seize them! 152 00:14:15,990 --> 00:14:17,450 I'll ask you one more time. 153 00:14:17,690 --> 00:14:19,750 What exactly does the Fan family have 154 00:14:20,080 --> 00:14:23,540 that's worth the Wei family's Iron Suicide Warriors coming here for? 155 00:14:23,540 --> 00:14:25,080 Who exactly are you? 156 00:14:25,330 --> 00:14:26,590 How do you know who I am? 157 00:14:32,910 --> 00:14:33,910 Marquis of Wu'an? 158 00:14:34,380 --> 00:14:35,440 Why are you here? 159 00:14:37,800 --> 00:14:39,540 I've pried open the mouths 160 00:14:40,620 --> 00:14:42,640 of countless spies in the army. 161 00:14:43,870 --> 00:14:45,630 If you want to try, 162 00:14:47,040 --> 00:14:48,640 I can oblige you. 163 00:14:49,660 --> 00:14:51,120 It was the Prime Minister. 164 00:14:51,150 --> 00:14:52,610 He sent me to find a letter. 165 00:14:52,610 --> 00:14:53,600 What letter? 166 00:14:59,840 --> 00:15:00,440 Speak. 167 00:15:02,640 --> 00:15:04,840 You know the Prime Minister's methods. 168 00:15:05,390 --> 00:15:08,100 Why make things difficult for a nobody like me? 169 00:15:08,850 --> 00:15:10,910 What else did the Prime Minister say? 170 00:15:21,840 --> 00:15:22,790 Mrs. Fan, are you hurt? 171 00:15:22,790 --> 00:15:23,630 Mr. Li. 172 00:15:24,970 --> 00:15:25,640 I'm sorry. 173 00:15:27,440 --> 00:15:29,720 May I ask your name, My Lord? 174 00:15:30,080 --> 00:15:32,210 I will set up a memorial tablet for you. 175 00:15:33,630 --> 00:15:35,760 It's my duty. There's no need for that. 176 00:15:40,030 --> 00:15:42,330 My lord is the Martial Commandant of Jizhou, 177 00:15:42,330 --> 00:15:43,840 Li Huaian. 178 00:15:47,080 --> 00:15:48,160 Thank you, Lord Li. 179 00:15:50,360 --> 00:15:51,280 I am humbled. 180 00:15:51,720 --> 00:15:52,790 The rebels are rampant. 181 00:15:52,790 --> 00:15:53,630 After Mr. Mu He of Jizhou 182 00:15:53,630 --> 00:15:55,480 went to guard Lucheng personally, 183 00:15:55,480 --> 00:15:59,010 I was ordered to come here to assist in suppressing the bandits. 184 00:15:59,520 --> 00:16:01,180 But why were these men in black 185 00:16:01,460 --> 00:16:02,620 hunting you down? 186 00:16:02,960 --> 00:16:04,090 I don't know either. 187 00:16:07,510 --> 00:16:09,280 Oh no. Yan Zheng! 188 00:16:12,070 --> 00:16:12,730 Follow her. 189 00:16:22,070 --> 00:16:23,330 Changyu is back. 190 00:16:27,030 --> 00:16:27,840 Changyu! 191 00:16:28,670 --> 00:16:30,200 Are you and Yan Zheng hurt? 192 00:16:30,200 --> 00:16:31,870 What's with the dead bodies at the door? 193 00:16:31,870 --> 00:16:32,470 I'm fine. 194 00:16:32,550 --> 00:16:33,960 Mrs. Zhao, please look after Changning. 195 00:16:33,960 --> 00:16:34,150 Okay. 196 00:16:34,150 --> 00:16:35,510 Don't let her get scared. 197 00:16:35,510 --> 00:16:36,510 Go inside, quick. 198 00:16:36,630 --> 00:16:37,320 Quickly. 199 00:16:37,960 --> 00:16:38,820 Don't come out. 200 00:16:39,000 --> 00:16:39,860 My Lord, you... 201 00:16:43,030 --> 00:16:45,550 You're that gentleman from last time? 202 00:16:45,670 --> 00:16:47,960 I was sent by the Jizhou Prefecture to investigate the case. 203 00:16:47,960 --> 00:16:50,510 My Lord, you must investigate thoroughly. 204 00:16:50,510 --> 00:16:52,360 The Fan family is so unlucky. 205 00:16:52,360 --> 00:16:53,150 Yes. 206 00:16:58,440 --> 00:16:59,150 Yan Zheng! 207 00:17:02,550 --> 00:17:03,240 Move! 208 00:17:03,510 --> 00:17:04,240 Yan Zheng. 209 00:17:04,440 --> 00:17:05,240 Yan Zheng. 210 00:17:05,310 --> 00:17:06,440 Yan Zheng, wake up! 211 00:17:07,000 --> 00:17:07,680 Get up. 212 00:17:08,200 --> 00:17:08,829 Get up. 213 00:17:11,829 --> 00:17:13,089 -Yan Zheng! -Changyu! 214 00:17:13,109 --> 00:17:13,829 Changyu! 215 00:17:15,290 --> 00:17:16,030 Mr. Zhao, 216 00:17:16,200 --> 00:17:17,400 come and check on him. 217 00:17:17,680 --> 00:17:18,540 Don't move him. 218 00:17:18,750 --> 00:17:20,950 Don't make the injuries worse. 219 00:17:21,640 --> 00:17:23,480 Let me take a look. 220 00:17:27,790 --> 00:17:28,920 Yan Zheng, wake up. 221 00:17:29,680 --> 00:17:30,480 Yan Zheng. 222 00:17:49,510 --> 00:17:50,440 Did your husband 223 00:17:50,460 --> 00:17:51,840 kill this one 224 00:17:52,110 --> 00:17:53,910 and the men in black downstairs? 225 00:17:56,680 --> 00:17:58,740 My husband used to be an armed escort. 226 00:17:58,840 --> 00:18:00,840 He's quite skilled in martial arts. 227 00:18:01,340 --> 00:18:02,310 Officer, 228 00:18:02,480 --> 00:18:04,610 you must uphold justice for us. 229 00:18:04,880 --> 00:18:06,850 This girl has a hard life. 230 00:18:06,960 --> 00:18:08,910 Her parents just passed away last month. 231 00:18:08,910 --> 00:18:11,590 She finally found a husband to marry into the family. 232 00:18:11,590 --> 00:18:12,760 But now, 233 00:18:12,830 --> 00:18:15,130 he's been injured by these thugs too. 234 00:18:15,310 --> 00:18:18,070 If we can't find out where these criminals came from, 235 00:18:18,070 --> 00:18:20,640 how will she survive in the future? 236 00:18:20,660 --> 00:18:22,510 My Lord! 237 00:18:22,920 --> 00:18:25,180 My Lord, there's a survivor downstairs. 238 00:18:25,890 --> 00:18:26,600 Don't worry. 239 00:18:26,600 --> 00:18:27,110 Okay. 240 00:18:30,430 --> 00:18:32,420 Mr. Zhao, take another look. 241 00:18:32,790 --> 00:18:33,880 Let me check again. 242 00:18:33,920 --> 00:18:35,670 Let me check again. 243 00:18:36,510 --> 00:18:39,300 My Lord, this matrilocal husband is very suspicious. 244 00:18:39,300 --> 00:18:40,790 Shouldn't we take him back for questioning? 245 00:18:40,790 --> 00:18:42,540 No rush. I know what I'm doing. 246 00:18:42,640 --> 00:18:44,200 Let's go check on that survivor first. 247 00:18:44,200 --> 00:18:44,510 Yes, 248 00:18:44,510 --> 00:18:45,070 My Lord. 249 00:18:48,720 --> 00:18:49,590 If I had known, 250 00:18:50,510 --> 00:18:52,710 I would have written the divorce papers 251 00:18:53,370 --> 00:18:55,370 and let you recover somewhere else. 252 00:18:56,480 --> 00:18:58,880 Then you wouldn't have to suffer like this. 253 00:19:03,880 --> 00:19:08,750 I was ordered to kill the Fan family's daughter 254 00:19:08,750 --> 00:19:10,770 and retrieve the letter. 255 00:19:11,070 --> 00:19:12,210 The letter? 256 00:19:21,310 --> 00:19:22,420 Fan Changyu! 257 00:20:17,880 --> 00:20:20,480 He's covered in blood 258 00:20:20,720 --> 00:20:23,230 and looks like he's badly hurt, 259 00:20:24,030 --> 00:20:27,110 but his pulse isn't weak at all. 260 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,640 But he's lost so much blood. 261 00:20:33,440 --> 00:20:34,600 Strange. 262 00:20:35,240 --> 00:20:37,160 There are no new wounds. 263 00:20:37,750 --> 00:20:38,680 This blood 264 00:20:39,240 --> 00:20:41,550 is from old wounds reopening. 265 00:20:42,640 --> 00:20:44,500 Let me check the wound on his back. 266 00:20:45,750 --> 00:20:46,550 You're awake. 267 00:20:47,610 --> 00:20:49,060 Yan Zheng, you're awake? 268 00:20:52,460 --> 00:21:02,510 ♪ In gold-thread dress, with moth or willow ornaments ♪ 269 00:20:56,440 --> 00:20:57,660 I'm fine. 270 00:20:58,390 --> 00:21:00,000 It's all blood from other people. 271 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,270 Help him onto the bed. 272 00:21:02,720 --> 00:21:03,590 Careful, careful. 273 00:21:03,370 --> 00:21:12,900 ♪ Giggling, she melts into the throng with trails of scents ♪ 274 00:21:04,160 --> 00:21:05,590 Slowly, slowly. 275 00:21:12,070 --> 00:21:13,330 As long as you're okay. 276 00:21:13,970 --> 00:21:18,500 ♪ But in the crowd once and again I look for her in vain ♪ 277 00:21:14,420 --> 00:21:15,680 As long as you're okay. 278 00:21:18,520 --> 00:21:23,510 ♪ But in the crowd once and again I look for her in vain ♪ 279 00:21:24,060 --> 00:21:26,180 ♪ When all at once I turn my head ♪ 280 00:21:26,770 --> 00:21:29,570 ♪ I find her there ♪ 281 00:21:29,240 --> 00:21:30,200 Yan Zheng! 282 00:21:30,250 --> 00:21:34,690 ♪ Where lantern light is dimly shed ♪ 283 00:21:34,040 --> 00:21:36,480 Don't worry. I'm okay. 284 00:21:35,550 --> 00:21:40,080 ♪ But in the crowd once and again I look for her in vain ♪ 285 00:21:40,100 --> 00:21:45,090 ♪ But in the crowd once and again I look for her in vain ♪ 286 00:21:43,070 --> 00:21:46,000 Changyu, the soldiers need a statement. 287 00:21:45,850 --> 00:21:47,860 ♪ When all at once I turn my head ♪ 288 00:21:48,350 --> 00:21:52,730 ♪ I find her there ♪ 289 00:21:49,220 --> 00:21:49,930 Go ahead. 290 00:21:53,240 --> 00:21:54,440 Take care of yourself. 291 00:21:54,440 --> 00:22:04,360 ♪ Where lantern light is dimly shed ♪ 292 00:22:04,450 --> 00:22:05,260 [Travel Permit] 293 00:22:05,260 --> 00:22:06,360 [Yan of Yan Village, Changle County, Xuzhou] 294 00:22:06,380 --> 00:22:07,380 [This is a formal report] 295 00:22:07,410 --> 00:22:08,710 [While escorting a convoy to Chongzhou, he encountered bandits] 296 00:22:08,730 --> 00:22:10,140 [and was stranded in Lin'an Town, Qingping County, Suzhou] 297 00:22:14,960 --> 00:22:15,880 Changyu. 298 00:22:17,070 --> 00:22:19,310 What does the Martial Commandant do? 299 00:22:21,300 --> 00:22:23,180 Mrs. Zhao, my surname is Li. 300 00:22:24,110 --> 00:22:24,960 Lord Li. 301 00:22:25,160 --> 00:22:26,070 Lord Li. 302 00:22:27,350 --> 00:22:28,830 Before, I thought 303 00:22:28,830 --> 00:22:30,640 you were just a frail scholar. 304 00:22:30,960 --> 00:22:33,890 I didn't expect you to be a high official from Jizhou. 305 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:35,440 Since I've come this time, 306 00:22:35,440 --> 00:22:37,510 I will definitely identify all the criminals 307 00:22:37,510 --> 00:22:39,310 and bring justice to the people. 308 00:22:45,730 --> 00:22:46,350 The survivor 309 00:22:46,350 --> 00:22:48,550 has been taken back for interrogation. 310 00:22:49,680 --> 00:22:51,140 Just wait at home for news. 311 00:22:51,270 --> 00:22:52,510 Once the case is resolved, 312 00:22:52,510 --> 00:22:54,370 the authorities will inform you. 313 00:22:54,640 --> 00:22:55,400 Lord Li, 314 00:22:55,680 --> 00:22:57,030 if those people come back for revenge, 315 00:22:57,030 --> 00:22:58,070 what should we do? 316 00:22:58,270 --> 00:23:00,800 I know I shouldn't ask too much about the case, 317 00:23:00,880 --> 00:23:02,480 but my sister is still young. 318 00:23:03,640 --> 00:23:04,920 I was thinking 319 00:23:04,940 --> 00:23:07,340 we could leave after the New Year to lie low. 320 00:23:08,330 --> 00:23:09,730 You want to leave Lin'an? 321 00:23:14,720 --> 00:23:16,320 Is this your husband's idea? 322 00:23:16,830 --> 00:23:17,640 It's my idea. 323 00:23:17,790 --> 00:23:19,450 I'm the head of the household. 324 00:23:20,830 --> 00:23:21,790 I want to leave 325 00:23:22,960 --> 00:23:26,220 because I fear something like tonight might happen again. 326 00:23:27,030 --> 00:23:29,240 Your parents and uncle were killed one after another. 327 00:23:29,240 --> 00:23:30,350 Although you are the victim, 328 00:23:30,350 --> 00:23:31,420 you are also a witness. 329 00:23:31,420 --> 00:23:32,990 Until the case is solved, 330 00:23:33,240 --> 00:23:34,640 you cannot leave Lin'an. 331 00:23:36,640 --> 00:23:37,550 But rest assured. 332 00:23:37,550 --> 00:23:39,400 I will station enough soldiers in the village. 333 00:23:39,400 --> 00:23:41,130 Naturally, we will protect you 334 00:23:41,170 --> 00:23:43,430 and your family until the case is solved. 335 00:23:44,170 --> 00:23:46,150 Lord Li, you are truly a saint. 336 00:23:46,270 --> 00:23:48,270 We are relieved to hear you say that. 337 00:23:48,720 --> 00:23:51,420 Search every house! Quickly! 338 00:23:52,200 --> 00:23:53,440 Within this county, 339 00:23:53,750 --> 00:23:57,580 I will absolutely not allow anyone to harm the innocent. 340 00:23:57,750 --> 00:24:00,510 I will definitely give the people an answer today. 341 00:24:00,510 --> 00:24:01,830 Search carefully! 342 00:24:02,440 --> 00:24:04,350 Don't let a single criminal escape! 343 00:24:04,350 --> 00:24:05,030 -Yes! -Yes! 344 00:24:10,880 --> 00:24:11,590 Lord Li. 345 00:24:14,200 --> 00:24:15,910 Greetings, Lord Li. 346 00:24:17,230 --> 00:24:19,980 I heard criminals were causing trouble in Xigu Lane, 347 00:24:19,980 --> 00:24:22,000 so I personally led men to take them down. 348 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:23,790 I didn't expect to meet you here, Lord Li. 349 00:24:23,790 --> 00:24:24,660 Please forgive me 350 00:24:24,660 --> 00:24:26,320 for not welcoming you sooner. 351 00:24:27,160 --> 00:24:27,790 My Lord! 352 00:24:28,830 --> 00:24:29,640 My Lord! 353 00:24:32,270 --> 00:24:32,960 My Lord. 354 00:24:34,030 --> 00:24:37,070 I found a memorial tablet for the Marquis of Wu'an in this courtyard. 355 00:24:37,070 --> 00:24:38,270 Please look, My Lord. 356 00:24:39,150 --> 00:24:40,940 How dare they 357 00:24:40,960 --> 00:24:43,240 privately mourn the Marquis of Wu'an? 358 00:24:43,580 --> 00:24:44,450 Look, My Lord. 359 00:24:46,570 --> 00:24:48,420 [Xie Zheng, Marquis of Wu'an] 360 00:24:48,880 --> 00:24:49,480 Who is it? 361 00:24:49,920 --> 00:24:51,240 Whose house is this? 362 00:24:52,960 --> 00:24:55,310 My Lord, this is my house. 363 00:24:56,070 --> 00:24:56,590 You? 364 00:24:57,310 --> 00:24:58,750 Fan Changyu? 365 00:24:59,110 --> 00:25:00,160 You again? 366 00:25:00,180 --> 00:25:01,450 My Lord, 367 00:25:01,790 --> 00:25:03,630 does the Legal Code of Great Yin state 368 00:25:03,630 --> 00:25:06,000 that paying respects to the Marquis of Wu'an is forbidden? 369 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,080 You plebeian, 370 00:25:07,110 --> 00:25:08,540 how dare you talk back? 371 00:25:08,650 --> 00:25:10,560 Men, tie her up and take her back. 372 00:25:10,680 --> 00:25:12,110 Take the memorial tablet too. 373 00:25:12,110 --> 00:25:14,500 You're caught red-handed this time. 374 00:25:14,590 --> 00:25:16,170 Why am I not aware 375 00:25:16,190 --> 00:25:17,680 that the Imperial Court forbids paying respects to the Marquis of Wu'an? 376 00:25:17,680 --> 00:25:18,440 Well... 377 00:25:20,500 --> 00:25:22,770 My Lord, you are a top scholar. 378 00:25:22,790 --> 00:25:23,650 Surely you know 379 00:25:23,680 --> 00:25:27,680 that the Marquis of Wu'an's evil deeds are despised by civil officials? 380 00:25:29,400 --> 00:25:31,790 I also heard that about him massacring a city, 381 00:25:31,790 --> 00:25:33,270 Grand Tutor Li... 382 00:25:33,270 --> 00:25:34,880 The Marquis of Wu'an's past merits and faults 383 00:25:34,880 --> 00:25:37,010 will be judged by future generations. 384 00:25:37,510 --> 00:25:38,970 He fought for the country. 385 00:25:39,340 --> 00:25:40,550 He died honorably. 386 00:25:46,830 --> 00:25:48,240 Well... 387 00:25:50,070 --> 00:25:52,130 Paying respects to him is not a crime. 388 00:25:57,590 --> 00:25:58,650 Thank you, My Lord. 389 00:26:02,790 --> 00:26:05,610 My Lord, you truly enlightened me. 390 00:26:06,200 --> 00:26:08,020 I was too narrow-minded. 391 00:26:08,800 --> 00:26:10,000 In that case, 392 00:26:10,030 --> 00:26:11,640 Lord Li, please return to town first 393 00:26:11,640 --> 00:26:13,350 so I can report on the case. 394 00:26:13,370 --> 00:26:14,430 After you, My Lord. 395 00:26:14,640 --> 00:26:15,310 Please. 396 00:26:17,200 --> 00:26:18,410 Please. 397 00:26:25,800 --> 00:26:28,950 [Northwest Inn] 398 00:26:29,830 --> 00:26:30,960 Watch out, My Lord. 399 00:26:31,240 --> 00:26:32,270 Mind the steps. 400 00:26:38,240 --> 00:26:39,310 General, please stay. 401 00:26:39,310 --> 00:26:40,440 No need to see me off. 402 00:26:40,590 --> 00:26:41,270 Take care, My Lord. 403 00:26:41,270 --> 00:26:43,200 Forgive me for not walking you out. 404 00:26:49,070 --> 00:26:51,210 Say, this Li Huaian 405 00:26:51,400 --> 00:26:53,660 was expressionless the whole time. 406 00:26:54,300 --> 00:26:55,170 Why is that? 407 00:26:55,990 --> 00:26:58,430 Grand Tutor Li's faction and Prime Minister Wei's faction 408 00:26:58,430 --> 00:26:59,790 have always been at odds. 409 00:26:59,790 --> 00:27:01,770 Every official in the court knows it. 410 00:27:01,770 --> 00:27:03,350 But when it comes to Lord Li, 411 00:27:03,350 --> 00:27:05,610 why did he speak up for the Marquis of Wu'an? 412 00:27:03,410 --> 00:27:06,380 [Northwest Inn] 413 00:27:05,720 --> 00:27:06,690 Exactly. 414 00:27:07,960 --> 00:27:08,820 Think about it. 415 00:27:09,350 --> 00:27:11,550 If they've always been enemies, 416 00:27:12,310 --> 00:27:14,030 then why would Grand Tutor Li 417 00:27:14,200 --> 00:27:16,080 let his eldest grandson 418 00:27:16,140 --> 00:27:18,540 study under He Jingyuan of the Wei faction? 419 00:27:20,160 --> 00:27:21,070 Is that so? 420 00:27:21,940 --> 00:27:24,410 Could there be a past connection? 421 00:27:28,240 --> 00:27:31,500 Who can guess what these powerful officials are thinking? 422 00:27:33,720 --> 00:27:34,790 I am 423 00:27:35,160 --> 00:27:36,840 stuck in this backwater town. 424 00:27:37,080 --> 00:27:38,790 Even if the court farts, 425 00:27:38,840 --> 00:27:41,440 the stink is gone by the time it reaches Lin'an. 426 00:27:42,510 --> 00:27:43,480 I say, 427 00:27:43,680 --> 00:27:44,790 this mess is all your fault. 428 00:27:44,790 --> 00:27:46,050 You gave me bad advice. 429 00:27:46,110 --> 00:27:47,920 I tried to flatter him and got on his bad side instead. 430 00:27:47,920 --> 00:27:48,910 Yes, yes. 431 00:27:49,400 --> 00:27:50,270 It's my fault. 432 00:27:50,350 --> 00:27:50,880 It's all my fault. 433 00:27:50,880 --> 00:27:51,810 Enough, enough. 434 00:27:52,160 --> 00:27:54,090 Let's go back and rethink our plan. 435 00:27:56,510 --> 00:27:59,240 Finally got rid of that bootlicking magistrate. 436 00:28:00,070 --> 00:28:00,640 My Lord. 437 00:28:01,400 --> 00:28:02,350 We found that 438 00:28:02,440 --> 00:28:05,240 these assassins all carried a black iron whistle. 439 00:28:09,350 --> 00:28:10,680 Black iron whistles... 440 00:28:10,920 --> 00:28:11,780 The capital... 441 00:28:12,610 --> 00:28:14,670 Committing suicide upon failure... 442 00:28:16,960 --> 00:28:17,920 It does resemble 443 00:28:17,920 --> 00:28:21,120 the style of the Wei faction's rumored Suicide Warriors. 444 00:28:21,750 --> 00:28:23,010 Who would have thought 445 00:28:24,050 --> 00:28:27,310 that the Marquis of Wu'an we searched for on the front lines 446 00:28:27,990 --> 00:28:30,190 became a matrilocal husband in Lin'an? 447 00:28:31,030 --> 00:28:31,670 Who? 448 00:28:32,320 --> 00:28:33,780 He is the Marquis of Wu'an? 449 00:28:33,800 --> 00:28:34,930 That's impossible. 450 00:28:35,370 --> 00:28:37,830 The Marquis of Wu'an has such a fiery temper. 451 00:28:37,880 --> 00:28:39,460 Never mind that he's in trouble now, 452 00:28:39,460 --> 00:28:41,800 but even if His Majesty threw him in the Imperial Prison 453 00:28:41,800 --> 00:28:44,170 to force him to marry the Eldest Princess and join the imperial family, 454 00:28:44,170 --> 00:28:45,570 he still wouldn't agree. 455 00:28:45,600 --> 00:28:47,400 When we were young, 456 00:28:47,920 --> 00:28:51,520 we studied martial arts and strategy together with our teacher. 457 00:28:51,590 --> 00:28:52,680 Though we haven't met in over a decade, 458 00:28:52,680 --> 00:28:54,480 and his appearance has changed, 459 00:28:55,090 --> 00:28:56,560 I am 60 percent sure 460 00:28:57,350 --> 00:28:58,210 that it was him. 461 00:28:59,880 --> 00:29:01,280 Whether it was him or not, 462 00:29:01,790 --> 00:29:03,450 deliver this quickly Yanzhou 463 00:29:03,730 --> 00:29:04,670 and we will know. 464 00:29:07,930 --> 00:29:10,250 [Xigu Lane] 465 00:29:13,880 --> 00:29:14,920 That's all. 466 00:29:15,510 --> 00:29:17,560 The harvest is bad this year. 467 00:29:17,590 --> 00:29:19,320 It's the same for every family. 468 00:29:26,040 --> 00:29:27,550 Have you heard? 469 00:29:27,680 --> 00:29:29,740 People died at the Fan's house again. 470 00:29:30,580 --> 00:29:31,890 After Fan Erniu and his wife 471 00:29:31,890 --> 00:29:33,830 died because of Changyu's bad luck, 472 00:29:33,830 --> 00:29:35,690 their family hasn't known peace. 473 00:29:36,750 --> 00:29:39,790 I heard her matrilocal husband was badly hurt. 474 00:29:39,830 --> 00:29:42,640 Who knows if he can still perform as a man. 475 00:29:44,350 --> 00:29:45,350 That Fan Changyu 476 00:29:45,400 --> 00:29:46,790 is a jinx. 477 00:29:46,980 --> 00:29:48,310 Scholar Song 478 00:29:48,310 --> 00:29:49,960 was lucky to break off the engagement. 479 00:29:49,960 --> 00:29:51,160 He escaped disaster. 480 00:29:51,270 --> 00:29:52,310 Scholar Song 481 00:29:52,310 --> 00:29:55,050 is the Star of Wisdom incarnate. He's blessed. 482 00:29:55,210 --> 00:29:55,860 Yes. 483 00:29:57,220 --> 00:29:57,870 Yes. 484 00:30:03,240 --> 00:30:04,150 Who is that? 485 00:30:04,890 --> 00:30:05,660 I don't know. 486 00:30:10,270 --> 00:30:11,900 What do you want? 487 00:30:11,920 --> 00:30:13,340 We should be asking you. 488 00:30:13,720 --> 00:30:14,780 Where are you from? 489 00:30:14,880 --> 00:30:16,410 Why are you eavesdropping? 490 00:30:17,410 --> 00:30:19,070 We are from Jizhou Prefecture. 491 00:30:19,070 --> 00:30:20,190 We are old friends of the Fan family. 492 00:30:20,190 --> 00:30:21,590 Hearing news about them, 493 00:30:22,160 --> 00:30:24,090 we couldn't help but be concerned. 494 00:30:24,720 --> 00:30:27,930 Strangers prying right after the Fan family incident? 495 00:30:28,060 --> 00:30:30,040 They must be up to no good. 496 00:30:30,160 --> 00:30:32,690 I say we report to the officials immediately. 497 00:30:32,960 --> 00:30:36,020 Judging by his looks, he doesn't seem like a bad person. 498 00:30:36,030 --> 00:30:38,430 Villains don't have labels on their faces. 499 00:30:38,640 --> 00:30:40,000 I certainly won't 500 00:30:40,240 --> 00:30:42,240 waste everyone's time for nothing. 501 00:30:49,960 --> 00:30:50,720 Let me tell you. 502 00:30:50,720 --> 00:30:51,640 I know. 503 00:30:52,810 --> 00:30:54,100 I'll talk. 504 00:30:55,110 --> 00:30:56,720 Martial Commandant! 505 00:30:58,270 --> 00:30:59,440 Hello. 506 00:30:59,690 --> 00:31:01,070 You're still in the village? 507 00:31:01,070 --> 00:31:02,000 You haven't left yet? 508 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:02,530 Yes, yes. 509 00:31:03,400 --> 00:31:04,510 What's going on? 510 00:31:05,480 --> 00:31:07,380 What... Who is this? 511 00:31:07,790 --> 00:31:10,270 He's a big official from Jizhou to investigate the case. 512 00:31:10,270 --> 00:31:11,240 A big official? 513 00:31:11,400 --> 00:31:13,140 I still have some questions. 514 00:31:15,680 --> 00:31:16,680 I don't know them well! 515 00:31:16,680 --> 00:31:17,400 Take it back. 516 00:31:17,400 --> 00:31:18,550 We haven't asked yet! 517 00:31:18,550 --> 00:31:18,960 Honestly. 518 00:31:18,960 --> 00:31:19,790 Mrs. Zhao. 519 00:31:20,070 --> 00:31:20,590 Sir, 520 00:31:21,210 --> 00:31:22,530 do you still want this? 521 00:31:26,310 --> 00:31:27,160 Zhao. 522 00:31:27,180 --> 00:31:28,120 Zhao. 523 00:31:28,350 --> 00:31:29,200 That... 524 00:31:29,790 --> 00:31:31,880 What does that Commandant guy do? 525 00:31:33,310 --> 00:31:34,350 I don't know. 526 00:31:34,440 --> 00:31:36,920 But even the magistrate is polite to them. 527 00:31:39,750 --> 00:31:40,480 Ladies. 528 00:31:41,330 --> 00:31:42,110 Don't ask us. 529 00:31:42,110 --> 00:31:42,720 We don't know. 530 00:31:42,720 --> 00:31:43,510 We're not close to the Fan family. 531 00:31:43,510 --> 00:31:44,110 Not close. 532 00:31:44,180 --> 00:31:45,240 Just one question! 533 00:32:06,480 --> 00:32:08,410 Sir, I'd like to ask... 534 00:32:08,440 --> 00:32:10,160 I don't know. 535 00:32:17,030 --> 00:32:18,880 My Lord, I didn't find out much. 536 00:32:19,160 --> 00:32:20,560 No one is willing to talk. 537 00:32:20,720 --> 00:32:23,070 I only know Mrs. Fan wanted to keep her property, 538 00:32:23,070 --> 00:32:25,110 so she took in an outsider named Yan Zheng as a husband. 539 00:32:25,110 --> 00:32:26,510 He was injured by bandits 540 00:32:26,510 --> 00:32:27,710 and saved by Mrs. Fan. 541 00:32:27,960 --> 00:32:30,160 Based on the travel permits we checked, 542 00:32:30,720 --> 00:32:32,380 there's nothing suspicious. 543 00:32:32,590 --> 00:32:34,850 If the Marquis of Wu'an planned all this, 544 00:32:35,160 --> 00:32:37,090 we certainly won't find anything. 545 00:32:37,640 --> 00:32:39,500 Why not ask the Zhao family again? 546 00:32:39,680 --> 00:32:41,240 Mrs. Zhao looks shrewd, 547 00:32:41,310 --> 00:32:43,370 but her husband seems easy to talk to. 548 00:32:44,070 --> 00:32:46,200 Given their relationship with Changyu, 549 00:32:46,200 --> 00:32:47,880 their testimony might be biased. 550 00:32:47,880 --> 00:32:48,480 True. 551 00:32:53,790 --> 00:32:54,590 My Lord. 552 00:33:00,110 --> 00:33:02,830 You want to know about the Fan family? 553 00:33:05,000 --> 00:33:06,810 I actually know quite a lot. 554 00:33:07,750 --> 00:33:09,000 It's just that... 555 00:33:16,550 --> 00:33:17,270 My Lord, 556 00:33:17,590 --> 00:33:18,680 that Fan Changyu 557 00:33:18,680 --> 00:33:20,330 is cursed. 558 00:33:20,350 --> 00:33:22,400 She didn't just curse her parents to death. 559 00:33:22,400 --> 00:33:24,330 She even cursed her uncle to death. 560 00:33:25,070 --> 00:33:27,840 And that husband of hers 561 00:33:27,880 --> 00:33:29,200 is quite handsome, 562 00:33:29,620 --> 00:33:32,760 but he has no backbone at all. 563 00:33:33,270 --> 00:33:34,490 During the wedding ceremony, 564 00:33:34,490 --> 00:33:37,530 he actually swore to obey Fan Changyu in everything. 565 00:33:37,640 --> 00:33:39,330 He just lives off her. 566 00:33:39,590 --> 00:33:43,320 You mean he publicly acknowledged Mrs. Fan as the head of the house? 567 00:33:44,110 --> 00:33:46,000 All the villagers saw and heard it. 568 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:48,070 I'm not making this up. 569 00:33:51,550 --> 00:33:52,160 My Lord, 570 00:33:52,510 --> 00:33:54,170 I'll tell you another secret. 571 00:33:55,360 --> 00:33:56,670 That Fan Changyu 572 00:33:56,730 --> 00:34:00,130 and her matrilocal husband are likely just putting on a show. 573 00:34:00,480 --> 00:34:02,140 They haven't shared a bed yet. 574 00:34:02,680 --> 00:34:05,550 Fan Changyu is still a virgin. 575 00:34:07,070 --> 00:34:08,610 Watch your filthy tongue. 576 00:34:08,639 --> 00:34:10,239 Do not defile My Lord's ears. 577 00:34:10,630 --> 00:34:11,230 It's fine. 578 00:34:12,150 --> 00:34:12,960 Let her speak. 579 00:34:13,110 --> 00:34:15,370 What's there to be ashamed of? 580 00:34:15,510 --> 00:34:17,540 Her brows are still tight 581 00:34:17,840 --> 00:34:18,960 and her steps are light. 582 00:34:18,960 --> 00:34:20,590 If that doesn't make her a virgin, 583 00:34:20,590 --> 00:34:21,699 then what is she? 584 00:34:21,880 --> 00:34:22,610 Understood. 585 00:34:22,659 --> 00:34:23,820 We've heard enough. 586 00:34:24,040 --> 00:34:25,770 Thank you for the information. 587 00:34:27,150 --> 00:34:28,080 My Lord, My Lord! 588 00:34:30,510 --> 00:34:32,219 You must not tell anyone 589 00:34:32,250 --> 00:34:34,290 that I was the one who told you. 590 00:34:34,400 --> 00:34:35,540 You know, 591 00:34:35,560 --> 00:34:37,889 Fan Changyu used to be a butcher. 592 00:34:37,920 --> 00:34:39,380 She has immense strength. 593 00:34:39,380 --> 00:34:40,580 I've experienced it. 594 00:34:42,370 --> 00:34:42,960 My Lord. 595 00:34:42,960 --> 00:34:43,480 All right, enough. 596 00:34:43,480 --> 00:34:45,280 -I have more. -Thank you, madam. 597 00:34:45,920 --> 00:34:46,630 Stop following us. 598 00:34:46,630 --> 00:34:48,280 I haven't finished yet! 599 00:34:50,510 --> 00:34:51,670 How could the dignified Marquis of Wu'an 600 00:34:51,670 --> 00:34:53,190 publicly acknowledge a woman as his master 601 00:34:53,190 --> 00:34:54,590 and become a matrilocal husband? 602 00:34:54,590 --> 00:34:56,760 My Lord, how certain are you now? 603 00:34:58,380 --> 00:34:59,380 Seventy percent. 604 00:35:01,840 --> 00:35:02,840 Seventy percent? 605 00:35:02,980 --> 00:35:04,360 How come it went up? 606 00:35:04,790 --> 00:35:08,110 [Changzhou Magistrate] 607 00:35:06,920 --> 00:35:09,440 The terrain east of Chongzhou is precipitous. 608 00:35:09,440 --> 00:35:10,190 Easy to defend and hard to attack, 609 00:35:10,190 --> 00:35:11,650 it is a natural barrier. 610 00:35:11,420 --> 00:35:14,140 [Magistrate] 611 00:35:11,880 --> 00:35:13,510 If the enemy holds their ground here, 612 00:35:13,510 --> 00:35:14,630 our army will struggle to cross. 613 00:35:14,210 --> 00:35:18,940 [The world is benevolent] 614 00:35:15,360 --> 00:35:16,110 General, 615 00:35:16,110 --> 00:35:18,670 perhaps we can go through Mount Heng's ravine 616 00:35:18,670 --> 00:35:20,050 to launch a flanking maneuver. 617 00:35:20,050 --> 00:35:23,590 [He Jingyuan, Prefect of Jizhou] 618 00:35:20,190 --> 00:35:21,920 We can bypass their front defense line 619 00:35:21,920 --> 00:35:24,180 and attack their flank or rear directly. 620 00:35:33,190 --> 00:35:35,190 Why is the magistrate's open office 621 00:35:35,310 --> 00:35:37,170 closed so tightly during the day? 622 00:35:37,710 --> 00:35:38,800 Or does 623 00:35:37,970 --> 00:35:41,740 [Wei Xuan, son of Wei Yan] 624 00:35:39,280 --> 00:35:41,710 General He have some unspeakable secret? 625 00:35:45,800 --> 00:35:48,400 Why did that rascal Li Huaian go to Lin'an Town? 626 00:35:49,440 --> 00:35:50,840 Is Old Man Li 627 00:35:51,530 --> 00:35:53,260 targeting my Wei family again? 628 00:35:55,070 --> 00:35:57,670 Bandits are rampant around Lin'an. 629 00:35:58,280 --> 00:35:59,810 I sent him to suppress them. 630 00:36:00,070 --> 00:36:02,670 He encountered a murder case in town, 631 00:36:02,840 --> 00:36:04,510 so he was delayed for a few days. 632 00:36:04,510 --> 00:36:06,800 He will return once he finishes investigating. 633 00:36:06,800 --> 00:36:07,920 General He, 634 00:36:09,320 --> 00:36:11,490 stop protecting your good student. 635 00:36:11,510 --> 00:36:13,640 A sixth-rank commandant 636 00:36:14,070 --> 00:36:17,000 going to a remote backwater town to capture bandits? 637 00:36:18,190 --> 00:36:19,510 He clearly wants to use this chance 638 00:36:19,510 --> 00:36:21,240 to smear the Wei family's name. 639 00:36:22,230 --> 00:36:24,430 Watch your words, Eldest Young Master. 640 00:36:24,760 --> 00:36:25,670 Eldest Young Master, 641 00:36:25,670 --> 00:36:28,510 you already control the military in Yanzhou. 642 00:36:29,190 --> 00:36:30,880 Why did you suddenly change course 643 00:36:30,880 --> 00:36:33,280 and come here to Jizhou? 644 00:36:36,070 --> 00:36:38,070 Xie Zheng has always been arrogant. 645 00:36:38,670 --> 00:36:41,630 Naturally, his soldiers don't listen to orders. 646 00:36:43,320 --> 00:36:44,670 If I go to take over... 647 00:36:46,530 --> 00:36:48,590 I'm afraid something might go wrong. 648 00:36:51,180 --> 00:36:51,970 General He. 649 00:36:53,550 --> 00:36:56,520 Subdue Xie Zheng's Yanzhou troops for me. 650 00:36:56,720 --> 00:36:58,000 Then we'll press on 651 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,930 and take Prince Changxin's Chongzhou City. 652 00:36:59,930 --> 00:37:01,010 Once we succeed, 653 00:37:01,920 --> 00:37:04,650 we'll be the greatest heroes in my father's eyes. 654 00:37:09,840 --> 00:37:11,040 Eldest Young Master, 655 00:37:11,320 --> 00:37:14,960 Prince Changxin suffered setbacks against the Marquis of Wu'an. 656 00:37:14,960 --> 00:37:16,690 He lost several major battles, 657 00:37:16,850 --> 00:37:18,450 and retreated to Chongzhou, 658 00:37:19,030 --> 00:37:21,270 but his main force is intact, 659 00:37:21,360 --> 00:37:23,290 and he still has capable generals. 660 00:37:23,400 --> 00:37:25,760 Eldest Young Master, you've traveled a long way. 661 00:37:25,760 --> 00:37:27,960 We shouldn't rush into battle. 662 00:37:28,030 --> 00:37:29,160 Quite the opposite. 663 00:37:29,760 --> 00:37:32,230 Prince Changxin has lost consecutive battles, 664 00:37:32,230 --> 00:37:33,440 and the Chongzhou army's morale is low. 665 00:37:33,440 --> 00:37:35,370 This is the perfect time to strike! 666 00:37:39,280 --> 00:37:40,110 General He, 667 00:37:40,670 --> 00:37:43,470 I respect you as a veteran general under my father, 668 00:37:43,590 --> 00:37:45,970 which is why I came here personally. 669 00:37:46,670 --> 00:37:47,840 This is an order, 670 00:37:48,400 --> 00:37:49,400 not a suggestion. 671 00:37:53,710 --> 00:37:55,910 I expect your cooperation, General He. 672 00:38:11,650 --> 00:38:14,070 [Chongde Hall] 673 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,130 Prime Minister Wei! 674 00:38:16,070 --> 00:38:17,800 What is the matter, Grand Tutor? 675 00:38:17,800 --> 00:38:18,800 Prime Minister Wei, 676 00:38:18,800 --> 00:38:20,400 in the Battle of Jinzhou years ago, 677 00:38:20,400 --> 00:38:21,920 General Xie died in battle. 678 00:38:21,920 --> 00:38:23,030 More than a decade later, 679 00:38:23,030 --> 00:38:25,760 the fate of the Marquis of Wu'an is still unknown. 680 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:29,400 Yet you still sent your only heir 681 00:38:29,400 --> 00:38:30,840 to the Northwest. 682 00:38:31,840 --> 00:38:34,090 When it comes to loyalty to Great Yin, 683 00:38:34,590 --> 00:38:37,920 no one compares to you, Prime Minister Wei. 684 00:38:38,400 --> 00:38:39,880 There is an ancient saying: 685 00:38:39,880 --> 00:38:41,480 "Though our country is vast, 686 00:38:41,480 --> 00:38:43,140 not an inch shall be yielded." 687 00:38:43,280 --> 00:38:47,140 The sons of the Wei and Xie families can die on the battlefield for this 688 00:38:47,480 --> 00:38:49,030 with no regrets. 689 00:38:50,280 --> 00:38:54,140 Then we shall await the triumphant return of Eldest Young Master Wei. 690 00:38:54,550 --> 00:38:58,480 I congratulate you in advance. 691 00:39:00,190 --> 00:39:02,230 Then I must also congratulate you, Grand Tutor. 692 00:39:02,230 --> 00:39:05,670 Your grandson has been promoted to Martial Commandant. 693 00:39:05,840 --> 00:39:08,400 Sending him to the Northwest for training at such a young age 694 00:39:08,400 --> 00:39:10,400 was great foresight. 695 00:39:11,070 --> 00:39:12,280 When he returns, 696 00:39:13,030 --> 00:39:15,360 he will surely be a pillar of the state. 697 00:39:18,190 --> 00:39:21,590 For 16 years, my original intention has not changed. 698 00:39:21,590 --> 00:39:23,320 I work solely for Great Yin. 699 00:39:23,800 --> 00:39:25,280 I am open and honorable. 700 00:39:25,720 --> 00:39:27,350 Open and honorable? 701 00:39:27,880 --> 00:39:29,680 The Grand Tutor from 16 years ago 702 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:33,360 could not bear the weight of those words. 703 00:39:41,670 --> 00:39:42,280 Hey... 704 00:39:42,630 --> 00:39:44,360 The Northwest Army belongs to the Great Yin Dynasty. 705 00:39:44,360 --> 00:39:47,110 Does he think the Northwest is the Wei family's backyard? 706 00:39:47,110 --> 00:39:49,360 Wei Yan is too arrogant. 707 00:40:28,400 --> 00:40:30,230 [To Prime Minister Wei of Great Yin] 708 00:40:30,400 --> 00:40:32,800 It is time to hand it over. 709 00:40:31,620 --> 00:40:33,490 [To Prime Minister Wei of Great Yin] 710 00:40:34,230 --> 00:40:36,480 When you handed it to me back then, 711 00:40:36,480 --> 00:40:38,340 you knew this day would come. 712 00:40:39,710 --> 00:40:41,320 You wanted me 713 00:40:41,100 --> 00:40:45,330 [To Prime Minister Wei of Great Yin] 714 00:40:41,760 --> 00:40:43,960 to take good care of your two daughters. 715 00:40:46,590 --> 00:40:47,700 Pei Yi. 716 00:40:48,670 --> 00:40:50,240 This is urgent. 717 00:40:50,590 --> 00:40:53,320 Deliver this to Prime Minister Wei immediately. 718 00:40:53,710 --> 00:40:54,280 Yes, sir. 719 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:02,880 Come out. 720 00:41:03,550 --> 00:41:05,550 At the council hall this afternoon, 721 00:41:05,760 --> 00:41:08,630 I knew you were hiding nearby. 722 00:41:13,770 --> 00:41:15,790 I was afraid I came at the wrong time. 723 00:41:16,280 --> 00:41:18,390 After all, my identity is sensitive. 724 00:41:18,710 --> 00:41:19,620 Wenkan, 725 00:41:20,510 --> 00:41:22,110 I sent you to suppress bandits. 726 00:41:22,110 --> 00:41:23,710 What is there to be afraid of? 727 00:41:24,880 --> 00:41:27,150 I am worried that my identity as a member of the Li family 728 00:41:27,150 --> 00:41:28,880 will bring criticism upon you. 729 00:41:28,960 --> 00:41:30,550 In front of Prime Minister Wei, 730 00:41:30,550 --> 00:41:32,280 it would just add to the gossip. 731 00:41:34,760 --> 00:41:35,760 Wenkan, 732 00:41:36,760 --> 00:41:38,320 count carefully. 733 00:41:38,920 --> 00:41:40,920 How many years have you been with me? 734 00:41:41,110 --> 00:41:43,000 Since I came to the Northwest as a child 735 00:41:43,000 --> 00:41:45,330 and learning military strategy from you, 736 00:41:45,510 --> 00:41:47,710 it has been 16 years. 737 00:41:49,630 --> 00:41:51,160 Then you should know that 738 00:41:52,110 --> 00:41:53,670 in my eyes, 739 00:41:54,360 --> 00:41:57,510 there is no conflict between the Li and Wei families. 740 00:41:57,840 --> 00:42:00,510 There is only the army of Great Yin 741 00:42:00,800 --> 00:42:02,360 and the people of Great Yin. 742 00:42:03,190 --> 00:42:06,330 If you have a clear conscience, 743 00:42:06,440 --> 00:42:10,110 there is no need to avoid suspicion because of your surname. 744 00:42:13,740 --> 00:42:14,450 By the way, 745 00:42:15,150 --> 00:42:18,030 have you made any progress on the matter I asked you to investigate? 746 00:42:18,030 --> 00:42:19,030 I discovered 747 00:42:19,150 --> 00:42:22,190 Prime Minister Wei's Suicide Warriors raided the Fan family twice. 748 00:42:22,190 --> 00:42:24,000 They are obviously looking for something. 749 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,000 Fortunately, 750 00:42:25,230 --> 00:42:26,890 Mrs. Fan was not harmed. 751 00:42:27,080 --> 00:42:28,110 However, they already have thoughts 752 00:42:28,110 --> 00:42:29,320 of leaving Lin'an. 753 00:42:30,030 --> 00:42:32,190 I stopped them under the pretext of investigating the case. 754 00:42:32,190 --> 00:42:34,000 I have asked Zhuoran to protect them in secret. 755 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,150 It is safer this way. 756 00:42:35,610 --> 00:42:39,030 How are Mrs. Fan and her sister doing? 757 00:42:39,550 --> 00:42:41,400 They make a living butchering pigs. 758 00:42:41,400 --> 00:42:42,860 She just took a husband in. 759 00:42:44,710 --> 00:42:45,320 Master, 760 00:42:46,360 --> 00:42:48,920 I have a lead on another matter. 761 00:42:52,670 --> 00:42:54,000 If the Marquis of Wu'an 762 00:42:54,510 --> 00:42:55,730 truly were alive, 763 00:42:56,190 --> 00:42:56,880 what should we do?