1 00:00:05,090 --> 00:00:09,040 'I'm Just a Commoner' - GAI 2 00:00:09,040 --> 00:00:12,471 ♫ I'm just a mere mortal under the sky ♫ 3 00:00:12,471 --> 00:00:15,831 ♫ Countless people talking my ignorance ♫ 4 00:00:15,831 --> 00:00:19,691 ♫ I aspire to fly high ♫ 5 00:00:20,471 --> 00:00:22,961 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 6 00:00:22,961 --> 00:00:26,351 ♫ Witness how the gavel untangles countless conflicted hearts ♫ 7 00:00:26,351 --> 00:00:29,791 ♫ Looking back, it's like one of those story plots ♫ 8 00:00:29,791 --> 00:00:34,123 ♫ I will become a thing of the past ♫ 9 00:00:35,741 --> 00:00:37,399 ♫ I'm curious about what you covet ♫ 10 00:00:37,399 --> 00:00:39,137 ♫ I accidentally uncovered a secret ♫ 11 00:00:39,137 --> 00:00:40,187 ♫ The politics upon my lips ♫ 12 00:00:40,187 --> 00:00:41,243 ♫ Has overthrown it all ♫ 13 00:00:41,243 --> 00:00:42,431 ♫ It is not steadfast ♫ 14 00:00:42,431 --> 00:00:43,743 ♫ When standing there ♫ 15 00:00:43,743 --> 00:00:45,811 ♫ You must follow the rules I made ♫ 16 00:00:45,811 --> 00:00:47,067 ♫ Apply skills to cure diseases ♫ 17 00:00:47,067 --> 00:00:49,241 ♫ Eradicate the maladies of this vast land ♫ 18 00:00:49,241 --> 00:00:50,395 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 19 00:00:50,395 --> 00:00:52,571 ♫ Who aims to take steady steps ♫ 20 00:00:52,571 --> 00:00:53,657 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 21 00:00:53,657 --> 00:00:55,931 ♫ Who never wants to lose my sense of right and wrong ♫ 22 00:00:55,931 --> 00:00:56,989 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 23 00:00:56,989 --> 00:00:58,743 ♫ Who likes dance and music instead of fighting ♫ 24 00:00:58,743 --> 00:01:00,221 ♫ I always see lonely souls roaming the mountains ♫ 25 00:01:00,221 --> 00:01:03,287 ♫ I don't regret my own recklessness ♫ 26 00:01:03,287 --> 00:01:07,403 ♫ Future generations can read my experiences ♫ 27 00:01:07,403 --> 00:01:09,771 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 28 00:01:09,771 --> 00:01:13,361 ♫ Witness how the gavel untangles countless conflicted hearts ♫ 29 00:01:13,361 --> 00:01:16,801 ♫ Looking back, it's like one of those story plots ♫ 30 00:01:16,801 --> 00:01:20,899 ♫ I will become a thing of the past ♫ 31 00:01:22,427 --> 00:01:24,209 ♫ We only have one life so take it easy ♫ 32 00:01:24,209 --> 00:01:25,868 ♫ My chessboard involves two sides ♫ 33 00:01:25,868 --> 00:01:27,579 ♫ As I lay out my strategy, you take a hint ♫ 34 00:01:27,579 --> 00:01:29,321 ♫ When you feel regret, it's too late then ♫ 35 00:01:29,321 --> 00:01:30,683 ♫ So many tricks and lies ♫ 36 00:01:30,683 --> 00:01:32,551 ♫ I witness what you've done ♫ 37 00:01:32,551 --> 00:01:34,612 ♫ May we live and die together ♫ 38 00:01:34,612 --> 00:01:37,091 [Guardians of the Dafeng] 39 00:01:37,091 --> 00:01:39,872 [Episode 2] 40 00:01:41,090 --> 00:01:51,090 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 41 00:01:58,856 --> 00:02:00,196 Ci Jiu! 42 00:02:00,196 --> 00:02:02,116 What are you doing? 43 00:02:02,116 --> 00:02:05,636 Wait, c-close the door first. 44 00:02:06,296 --> 00:02:09,776 Disperse. 45 00:02:09,776 --> 00:02:13,936 Leave someone behind, not everyone should go to close the door. 46 00:02:14,816 --> 00:02:18,516 Ci Jiu, why are you thinking such extreme thoughts? 47 00:02:21,476 --> 00:02:23,336 Ning Yan, hurry and help. 48 00:02:23,336 --> 00:02:26,996 One, two, go. 49 00:02:30,116 --> 00:02:32,416 Step on my shoulder. 50 00:02:32,416 --> 00:02:33,856 Second Brother! 51 00:02:33,856 --> 00:02:36,136 Lend you some strength. 52 00:02:45,416 --> 00:02:47,076 My hair is stuck. 53 00:02:47,076 --> 00:02:49,896 His hair is stuck! 54 00:02:57,556 --> 00:02:58,596 It's loosened. 55 00:02:58,596 --> 00:03:01,516 - He's out. - I'm out. 56 00:03:01,516 --> 00:03:03,876 I feel dizzy. 57 00:03:07,176 --> 00:03:09,696 Tilting! 58 00:03:18,416 --> 00:03:20,416 Madam Ma, what's the matter? 59 00:03:20,416 --> 00:03:22,596 There's a clattering sound inside. 60 00:03:22,596 --> 00:03:23,736 Nothing is wrong, right? 61 00:03:23,736 --> 00:03:26,296 Nothing's wrong. 62 00:03:26,296 --> 00:03:30,876 The stool has fallen to the ground, goodbye. 63 00:03:33,416 --> 00:03:35,156 What's the matter now? 64 00:03:35,156 --> 00:03:37,236 Dou Ding is left outside. 65 00:03:37,236 --> 00:03:39,596 Just throw her on the ground. 66 00:03:41,900 --> 00:03:43,656 Goodbye. 67 00:03:50,696 --> 00:03:53,456 My child, are you all right? 68 00:03:53,456 --> 00:03:57,036 How did you all get back? 69 00:04:00,736 --> 00:04:04,016 The neighbors didn't see me hanging myself, did they? 70 00:04:04,016 --> 00:04:06,196 No, no. 71 00:04:06,836 --> 00:04:09,756 Then I'm relieved. 72 00:04:09,756 --> 00:04:15,796 Second Brother, the neighbors said you hung yourself. 73 00:04:15,796 --> 00:04:19,356 Hanging, what delicious thing is that? 74 00:04:25,456 --> 00:04:28,116 Physician, please quickly save my son. 75 00:04:28,116 --> 00:04:32,276 He's been lying on this bed unconscious. 76 00:04:38,896 --> 00:04:41,156 You're back. 77 00:04:41,156 --> 00:04:42,596 You're fine now? 78 00:04:42,596 --> 00:04:44,796 Why wouldn't I be? 79 00:04:46,376 --> 00:04:50,356 Physician, is there someone sick at home? 80 00:04:50,356 --> 00:04:51,910 Well… 81 00:04:53,276 --> 00:04:55,336 You're sick? 82 00:04:57,916 --> 00:04:59,716 Is it serious? 83 00:05:00,196 --> 00:05:02,196 Not too serious. 84 00:05:03,052 --> 00:05:05,036 That's good. 85 00:05:06,800 --> 00:05:08,536 That's good. 86 00:05:09,356 --> 00:05:12,216 Well then, let's go. 87 00:05:19,176 --> 00:05:21,816 This clothing is really dirty. 88 00:05:23,536 --> 00:05:25,736 What's going on here? 89 00:05:45,210 --> 00:05:48,040 My God. 90 00:05:55,136 --> 00:05:58,456 The living conditions here are too harsh. 91 00:06:12,416 --> 00:06:13,576 You dare to sneak food? 92 00:06:13,576 --> 00:06:16,336 Be careful lest Granny Bu knocks out your teeth. 93 00:06:16,336 --> 00:06:18,176 Elder Sister. 94 00:06:18,176 --> 00:06:20,376 Hurry up, go call Father and Mother for dinner. 95 00:06:20,376 --> 00:06:25,596 Father and Mother are taking care of Second Brother. 96 00:06:25,596 --> 00:06:28,436 Then you go call our eldest brother to come eat. 97 00:06:33,676 --> 00:06:37,136 Why don't I have any memories of the original owner of the body? 98 00:06:37,136 --> 00:06:40,196 Yet I can remember his family. 99 00:06:44,196 --> 00:06:46,756 I finally became a manager 100 00:06:46,756 --> 00:06:48,996 and then ended up here. 101 00:06:49,816 --> 00:06:52,156 This has given that Old Zhu a good chance. 102 00:06:53,076 --> 00:06:56,736 There's still money left on my bank card. 103 00:06:59,776 --> 00:07:01,696 I just downloaded three new novels from Qidian*. (*Webnovel platform) 104 00:07:01,696 --> 00:07:04,156 I haven't read a single chapter. 105 00:07:05,016 --> 00:07:07,736 What the heck is this place? 106 00:07:07,736 --> 00:07:09,416 Which dynasty is it? 107 00:07:09,416 --> 00:07:11,436 There are even spells. 108 00:07:11,436 --> 00:07:13,856 I can't really be trapped here, can I? 109 00:07:13,856 --> 00:07:18,336 No, I can't just kick the bucket without figuring everything out. 110 00:07:18,336 --> 00:07:20,076 - One bite. - I don't want to. 111 00:07:20,076 --> 00:07:21,276 I want to eat at Guiyue Tavern. 112 00:07:21,276 --> 00:07:22,790 I insist on eating at Guiyue Tavern. 113 00:07:22,790 --> 00:07:24,350 Don't move. 114 00:07:24,350 --> 00:07:27,176 You come right at mealtime. 115 00:07:27,176 --> 00:07:29,516 If I don't come, how can I eat? 116 00:07:30,736 --> 00:07:32,416 Your culinary skills have improved, Sister. 117 00:07:32,416 --> 00:07:35,776 This dish is very delicious. 118 00:07:35,776 --> 00:07:37,336 What's going on with Second Brother? 119 00:07:37,336 --> 00:07:39,856 Just a moment ago, he was making a life-or-death fuss. 120 00:07:40,796 --> 00:07:44,756 This is called transient global amnesia. 121 00:07:48,196 --> 00:07:52,336 Under specific circumstances, if one suffers a major trauma, 122 00:07:52,336 --> 00:07:54,516 their memories might completely disappear. 123 00:07:54,516 --> 00:07:57,856 But one's basic skills will not be affected. 124 00:07:57,856 --> 00:08:01,196 Behavioral actions won't have major problems, either. 125 00:08:05,132 --> 00:08:06,952 I don't have a seat, right? 126 00:08:08,904 --> 00:08:11,136 Bro, wait a moment. 127 00:08:14,556 --> 00:08:18,936 I was wondering why my head kept feeling dizzy and heavy. 128 00:08:18,936 --> 00:08:21,056 There's no bowl and chopsticks for me. 129 00:08:21,056 --> 00:08:22,720 Let me borrow this. 130 00:08:23,496 --> 00:08:25,136 That's right, just rest well. 131 00:08:25,136 --> 00:08:26,296 There's no big problem. 132 00:08:26,296 --> 00:08:28,616 But don't ever bring up the previous events. 133 00:08:28,616 --> 00:08:32,336 It easily leads to memory disorder and will leave residual effects. 134 00:08:36,796 --> 00:08:38,536 Eldest Brother is so kind today. 135 00:08:38,536 --> 00:08:40,796 He's actually willing to help me. 136 00:08:45,136 --> 00:08:48,316 Sis, why do you keep looking at me? 137 00:08:48,316 --> 00:08:51,696 I just feel you are different from before. 138 00:08:51,696 --> 00:08:54,476 You speak and act differently now. 139 00:08:54,476 --> 00:08:56,776 Eldest Brother from before would never solve a case. 140 00:08:56,776 --> 00:08:58,936 That's right, I'm also puzzled. 141 00:08:58,936 --> 00:09:01,096 Ning Yan, you… 142 00:09:01,096 --> 00:09:03,836 How did you solve this case? 143 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,800 That was roughly what happened. 144 00:09:09,800 --> 00:09:12,600 That's why our whole family was released. 145 00:09:16,100 --> 00:09:17,600 So, that's how it is. 146 00:09:17,600 --> 00:09:20,300 How come I didn't think of that? 147 00:09:20,300 --> 00:09:23,700 You brute, you can't even weigh things correctly. 148 00:09:23,700 --> 00:09:25,000 Second Uncle, 149 00:09:25,000 --> 00:09:28,700 when they were counting the silver, weren't you there? 150 00:09:29,876 --> 00:09:33,016 Didn't the one surnamed Lu give me a pot of osmanthus wine? 151 00:09:33,016 --> 00:09:34,916 You all know my alcohol tolerance. 152 00:09:34,916 --> 00:09:36,496 It's unfathomable. 153 00:09:36,500 --> 00:09:39,000 I just indulged in a few cups. 154 00:09:39,700 --> 00:09:42,000 You didn't say that in your testimony. 155 00:09:43,200 --> 00:09:48,600 I-I just thought such a trivial matter… 156 00:09:48,600 --> 00:09:50,400 Trivial matter? 157 00:09:50,400 --> 00:09:52,400 You almost got our entire family killed. 158 00:09:52,400 --> 00:09:54,800 Yet you call it a trivial matter. 159 00:09:54,800 --> 00:09:56,800 I was foolish. 160 00:09:57,500 --> 00:09:59,800 I will never drink again. 161 00:09:59,800 --> 00:10:04,800 Mother, the starry sky is so beautiful tonight. 162 00:10:06,800 --> 00:10:08,900 So many stars. 163 00:10:14,376 --> 00:10:15,376 Why did it fail again? 164 00:10:15,376 --> 00:10:17,176 I told you the salt dosage is the issue. [Astronomy Bureau] 165 00:10:17,176 --> 00:10:20,200 I just saw Senior Brother Wan boil the salt. 166 00:10:20,200 --> 00:10:23,400 Are these people actually refining fake silver? 167 00:10:23,400 --> 00:10:25,000 Cai Wei? It's Senior Sister Cai Wei. 168 00:10:25,000 --> 00:10:27,800 Senior Sister Cai Wei. 169 00:10:27,800 --> 00:10:29,600 His Majesty ordered us to refine counterfeit tax silver here, 170 00:10:29,600 --> 00:10:31,000 saying that its power is enormous. 171 00:10:31,000 --> 00:10:32,400 It explodes upon contact with water. 172 00:10:32,400 --> 00:10:34,000 But we have repeatedly failed to refine it. 173 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,000 We are completely stumped. 174 00:10:35,000 --> 00:10:37,500 Please, Senior Cai Wei, help us solve this puzzle. 175 00:10:37,500 --> 00:10:40,400 Senior Cai Wei, you personally witnessed the refining of counterfeit tax silver. 176 00:10:40,400 --> 00:10:41,900 - Why is that so? - Right. 177 00:10:41,900 --> 00:10:43,800 - Right. - Yes. 178 00:10:45,100 --> 00:10:47,600 This seems to have no problem. 179 00:10:47,600 --> 00:10:50,300 That's how he did it back then. 180 00:10:51,600 --> 00:10:54,300 This is the alchemy passed down from ancient times, 181 00:10:54,300 --> 00:10:56,200 which is profound and abstruse. 182 00:10:56,200 --> 00:10:59,200 It's not something you can learn just by talking about it here. 183 00:10:59,200 --> 00:11:01,300 A higher mastery of alchemy is required. 184 00:11:01,300 --> 00:11:04,400 Only then can one achieve twice the result with half the effort. 185 00:11:04,400 --> 00:11:06,800 I will teach you all a mnemonic. 186 00:11:06,800 --> 00:11:09,000 Remember clearly. 187 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:11,000 Hydrogen, helium, lithium, beryllium, boron, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, neon... 188 00:11:11,000 --> 00:11:12,100 Sodium, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorus. 189 00:11:12,100 --> 00:11:13,600 Hydrogen, helium… 190 00:11:13,600 --> 00:11:15,400 What is the meaning of this mnemonic? 191 00:11:15,400 --> 00:11:16,600 I don't know what it means, either. 192 00:11:16,600 --> 00:11:19,200 Anyway, the person who recited this mnemonic is called Xu Qi An. 193 00:11:19,200 --> 00:11:22,000 The nephew of Xu Ping Zhi, the Seventh Rank Imperial Sword Guard in a green robe. 194 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:24,300 Just go to him. 195 00:11:24,300 --> 00:11:28,000 By the way, he refined this fake silver. 196 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,400 Master. 197 00:11:31,400 --> 00:11:33,300 Cai Wei, you're here. 198 00:11:33,300 --> 00:11:35,200 Master. 199 00:11:36,100 --> 00:11:39,800 What exactly is sodium metal? 200 00:11:39,800 --> 00:11:41,400 I do not know. 201 00:11:41,400 --> 00:11:43,700 There are things in this world that you don't know? 202 00:11:43,700 --> 00:11:46,000 There are far too many. 203 00:11:50,500 --> 00:11:56,800 I don't know where those few thieves from nineteen years ago had gone 204 00:11:56,800 --> 00:11:58,700 You're talking about it again. 205 00:11:58,700 --> 00:12:01,600 Master, you always say the thieves from nineteen years ago are despicable, 206 00:12:01,600 --> 00:12:03,300 but you never tell me who they are 207 00:12:03,300 --> 00:12:05,600 and exactly what they stole. 208 00:12:05,600 --> 00:12:09,000 What they stole is no trifling matter. 209 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:12,900 Master, you clearly know but won't say. 210 00:12:12,900 --> 00:12:16,300 And you deliberately mystify things, which is really hateful. 211 00:12:18,400 --> 00:12:21,800 Then Master, with your cultivation level, 212 00:12:21,800 --> 00:12:23,100 you can overview the past and the present 213 00:12:23,100 --> 00:12:25,000 and predict the future. Nothing is impossible. 214 00:12:25,000 --> 00:12:27,000 So, you must know 215 00:12:27,000 --> 00:12:30,900 why Xu Qi An is capable of alchemy. 216 00:12:33,200 --> 00:12:35,200 Well, about that… 217 00:12:47,100 --> 00:12:51,100 Today is my seventh day in this world. 218 00:12:51,100 --> 00:12:55,500 I have gradually come to accept the reality that I cannot return. 219 00:12:55,500 --> 00:12:57,500 I passively accepted this place 220 00:12:57,500 --> 00:13:00,400 yet actively thought about my future. 221 00:13:00,400 --> 00:13:03,200 In general, it's not much different from my previous team. 222 00:13:03,200 --> 00:13:05,200 Everything is within range. 223 00:13:05,200 --> 00:13:10,300 In this way, I can carry out my plan with peace of mind. 224 00:13:11,800 --> 00:13:15,000 The family of the body’s original owner seems to treat me well. 225 00:13:15,000 --> 00:13:16,400 No need to mention my second uncle. 226 00:13:16,400 --> 00:13:18,200 He treats me as his own son. 227 00:13:18,200 --> 00:13:20,700 - He is a Seventh Rank Imperial Sword Guard Baihu*. - Xu Ping Zhi! (*Supervisory Rank) 228 00:13:20,700 --> 00:13:22,800 His status is equivalent to a civil servant within the system. 229 00:13:22,800 --> 00:13:24,200 While being glorious outside, 230 00:13:24,200 --> 00:13:27,250 - at home, he is under his wife's strict supervision. - Coming! 231 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:31,800 Ci Jiu, to save us, 232 00:13:31,800 --> 00:13:37,800 has given all the family's money away to other people. 233 00:13:37,800 --> 00:13:40,800 What to do about it? 234 00:13:40,800 --> 00:13:43,800 Indeed. What can we do about it? 235 00:13:47,200 --> 00:13:48,900 Stand up. 236 00:13:51,400 --> 00:13:54,000 Stretch out the right leg. 237 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,700 Lift it up. 238 00:14:02,336 --> 00:14:04,296 I was just about to give it to you. 239 00:14:04,300 --> 00:14:08,400 I'll record it as last month's stipend. [10 Taels] 240 00:14:08,400 --> 00:14:10,600 Record it for this month. 241 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:13,400 Last month. 242 00:14:13,400 --> 00:14:16,600 My aunt-in-law is not so easy to deal with. 243 00:14:16,600 --> 00:14:20,130 She is like the former Finance Director of our company. 244 00:14:20,800 --> 00:14:22,400 As for my two younger female cousins, 245 00:14:22,400 --> 00:14:25,400 one has a good personality and is a capable administrator, 246 00:14:25,400 --> 00:14:28,200 clear and organized, smart and skillful. 247 00:14:28,200 --> 00:14:30,200 She manages both big issues and small affairs. 248 00:14:30,200 --> 00:14:31,800 She looks young but is clever. 249 00:14:31,800 --> 00:14:33,700 In fact, she still has childish air [Amorous Guard Zhang Bai Yu] 250 00:14:33,700 --> 00:14:36,700 and is just at the age when romantic feelings first emerge. 251 00:14:37,700 --> 00:14:41,400 As for the youngest cousin, she is like a lucky mascot 252 00:14:41,400 --> 00:14:45,500 or rather a glutton on two feet. 253 00:14:45,500 --> 00:14:48,200 Oh, right. I almost forgot my younger male cousin. 254 00:14:48,200 --> 00:14:50,000 This cousin of mine is a scholar. 255 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:53,800 But he seems to be only a pedantic writer. 256 00:14:53,800 --> 00:14:58,000 Beneath a man's pen lies a treasure. 257 00:14:58,000 --> 00:15:00,200 No, I have to observe a bit more 258 00:15:00,200 --> 00:15:02,800 just in case he plays the weak to devour the strong. 259 00:15:04,856 --> 00:15:06,976 From today onwards, I am no longer Yang Ling. 260 00:15:06,976 --> 00:15:08,816 I am Xu Qi An. [I...] 261 00:15:08,816 --> 00:15:10,636 In my previous life, to make a living, 262 00:15:10,636 --> 00:15:12,956 I reluctantly gave up my dream. 263 00:15:12,956 --> 00:15:17,600 But in this place, as a fine product of the mandatory nine-year education system, 264 00:15:17,600 --> 00:15:19,600 I'm knowledgeable about everything. 265 00:15:19,600 --> 00:15:22,600 I will definitely return to pursuing my dreams again. 266 00:15:22,600 --> 00:15:26,000 [I want to make money.] 267 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:28,400 So, did you all understand? 268 00:15:28,400 --> 00:15:30,000 In all, this is my plan. 269 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,800 I want to make money. 270 00:15:31,800 --> 00:15:34,300 You all should make money too. 271 00:15:36,600 --> 00:15:39,100 I know my plan is not perfect. 272 00:15:39,100 --> 00:15:41,500 Something like asset management, joint ventures, or listing, 273 00:15:41,500 --> 00:15:42,800 you won't understand them. 274 00:15:42,800 --> 00:15:45,400 But rest assured, please believe that I have such capabilities. 275 00:15:45,400 --> 00:15:47,400 After all, many famous people 276 00:15:47,400 --> 00:15:50,500 were not viewed favorably when they became wealthy. 277 00:15:50,500 --> 00:15:52,700 Ling Yue, scrub the clothes clean. 278 00:15:52,700 --> 00:15:54,600 Understood. 279 00:15:56,400 --> 00:16:00,600 Cousin, I heard you are in that what's-it-called academy, right? 280 00:16:00,600 --> 00:16:02,100 Yunlu Academy. 281 00:16:02,100 --> 00:16:05,100 How about this? Give me some start-up funds. 282 00:16:05,100 --> 00:16:08,900 Once my business grows, you can just count money in your shabby room. 283 00:16:13,056 --> 00:16:16,256 Second Uncle, I heard you are some kind of Imperial Guard. 284 00:16:16,256 --> 00:16:17,496 Is it a high position? 285 00:16:17,500 --> 00:16:18,600 Imperial Sword Guard. 286 00:16:18,600 --> 00:16:21,700 Give me a hand, and I'll let you be a minor shareholder. 287 00:16:26,416 --> 00:16:29,016 Dou Ding, do you have any New Year money? Give me some. 288 00:16:29,016 --> 00:16:31,256 I will buy you a cart of pears when I make money. 289 00:16:31,256 --> 00:16:33,036 I don't have any. 290 00:16:37,536 --> 00:16:41,136 Cousin, you're managing the household funds, right? 291 00:16:41,136 --> 00:16:42,456 Shift some out. 292 00:16:42,456 --> 00:16:44,256 I will give you a ten percent profit cut, how about that? 293 00:16:44,256 --> 00:16:45,900 What do you mean "take a cut"? 294 00:16:45,900 --> 00:16:47,600 - Xu Ning Yan. - Auntie, please calm down first. 295 00:16:47,600 --> 00:16:49,800 I'm thinking of this family's welfare. 296 00:16:49,800 --> 00:16:51,200 Fine then. 297 00:16:51,200 --> 00:16:52,900 Ling Yue. 298 00:16:54,300 --> 00:16:57,000 Eldest Brother, your official uniform. 299 00:16:57,000 --> 00:16:58,800 [Constable] 300 00:16:59,500 --> 00:17:00,800 What does that mean? 301 00:17:00,800 --> 00:17:03,600 You owe this family decades of monthly allowance. 302 00:17:03,600 --> 00:17:05,200 Together with the rent for the side quarters, you're staying at, 303 00:17:05,200 --> 00:17:08,500 the total is 632 taels and 5 mace. 304 00:17:08,500 --> 00:17:10,900 If you truly care for this family, 305 00:17:10,900 --> 00:17:15,100 change into those clothes and return to work at the government office. 306 00:17:15,100 --> 00:17:16,600 Work your post and repay the debt. 307 00:17:16,600 --> 00:17:18,000 Work my post? 308 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,600 Working on my post is out of the question. 309 00:17:19,600 --> 00:17:22,500 I can never work on my post in my lifetime. 310 00:17:23,376 --> 00:17:25,296 Second Uncle, do you still not understand what I just said? 311 00:17:25,300 --> 00:17:27,300 You'd better persuade your wife. 312 00:17:27,300 --> 00:17:28,600 Hurry up. 313 00:17:28,600 --> 00:17:31,200 Being late for roll call means getting your pay docked. 314 00:17:31,200 --> 00:17:32,800 You... 315 00:17:32,800 --> 00:17:35,200 Cousin, don't pretend you didn't hear that. 316 00:17:35,200 --> 00:17:36,600 Please help speak up for me. 317 00:17:36,600 --> 00:17:38,200 I will make money and open a clothing store for you. 318 00:17:38,200 --> 00:17:39,800 Then you won't have to wash clothes here anymore. 319 00:17:39,800 --> 00:17:41,800 - You can wear… - Ling Yin. 320 00:17:41,800 --> 00:17:43,800 Go play on the rocking horse. 321 00:17:44,800 --> 00:17:46,700 Xu Ning Yan. 322 00:18:03,200 --> 00:18:05,000 Help! 323 00:18:05,000 --> 00:18:06,600 Murder! 324 00:18:06,600 --> 00:18:07,800 Don't run, you little rascal! 325 00:18:07,800 --> 00:18:09,000 Auntie, save me! 326 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:11,300 Stop her! 327 00:18:19,056 --> 00:18:21,856 No one can stop me from making money. [Xu Qi An's Business Plan] 328 00:18:21,856 --> 00:18:23,096 According to my estimation, 329 00:18:23,096 --> 00:18:26,536 today should be May 3rd in the year of the rat of the lunar calendar. 330 00:18:26,536 --> 00:18:28,836 The business plan officially begins. 331 00:18:32,896 --> 00:18:35,816 This world actually also uses cement to build houses. 332 00:18:36,416 --> 00:18:38,296 There are even mirrors. 333 00:18:38,296 --> 00:18:39,876 Buy a mirror. 334 00:18:40,376 --> 00:18:43,576 I see now why the invention didn’t work out. 335 00:18:43,576 --> 00:18:47,636 It’s because the Astronomy Bureau manufactures everything. 336 00:18:48,090 --> 00:18:50,380 [Hard Work Pays Off] 337 00:18:54,656 --> 00:18:55,976 Inventing won't work. 338 00:18:55,976 --> 00:18:57,736 I can do business. 339 00:18:57,736 --> 00:18:59,376 I believe it won't be long [Xu Qi An's Business Plan 2] 340 00:18:59,376 --> 00:19:01,996 I believe a glorious path awaits me. 341 00:19:03,536 --> 00:19:05,856 You'd better think it through before you speak. 342 00:19:05,856 --> 00:19:08,096 My patience is limited. 343 00:19:08,096 --> 00:19:10,976 Sir, my patience is also limited. 344 00:19:10,976 --> 00:19:12,136 Are you going to buy it or not? [Tea] 345 00:19:12,136 --> 00:19:13,736 You've already eaten a jin* of my chestnuts. (*~0.6 kilograms) 346 00:19:13,736 --> 00:19:16,396 Shells, it's all shells. 347 00:19:16,396 --> 00:19:18,416 I'll buy some, I didn't say I wouldn't. 348 00:19:18,416 --> 00:19:20,216 So, how much profit are you making? 349 00:19:20,216 --> 00:19:21,736 Just tell me, Boss. 350 00:19:21,736 --> 00:19:24,196 The cost is 15 wen*, selling for 20 wen*. (*Copper coin) 351 00:19:24,776 --> 00:19:26,676 Just a profit of five wen. 352 00:19:27,136 --> 00:19:28,856 I have another new idea. 353 00:19:28,856 --> 00:19:30,856 If I write out the wuxia novels 354 00:19:30,856 --> 00:19:32,816 and all the online literature from future generations, 355 00:19:32,816 --> 00:19:35,016 It will be easy money. 356 00:19:37,216 --> 00:19:39,796 My goodness. I give up. [I want to make money.] 357 00:19:39,796 --> 00:19:42,216 A novel of several million words, 358 00:19:42,216 --> 00:19:44,136 I have to write it with a brush. 359 00:19:44,136 --> 00:19:45,576 It's impractical. 360 00:19:45,576 --> 00:19:48,756 Besides, I can't remember the novel's contents. [Dragon Ball Series] 361 00:19:48,756 --> 00:19:51,396 All right, the plan is put on hold for now. 362 00:19:51,396 --> 00:19:56,336 [Changle County Government Office] 363 00:19:56,336 --> 00:19:59,176 Actually, doing business is not so easy. 364 00:19:59,176 --> 00:20:01,696 I should think long-term. 365 00:20:08,216 --> 00:20:11,096 - Move it! - Understood! 366 00:20:14,680 --> 00:20:18,332 [Upright and Aboveboard] 367 00:20:24,696 --> 00:20:28,376 Xu Qi An, Quick-Acting Constable of Changle County. 368 00:20:29,096 --> 00:20:31,896 All right, let me see what it's like for a day at work. 369 00:20:31,896 --> 00:20:36,036 Integrating into the life of Dafeng is the way to discover business opportunities. 370 00:20:47,336 --> 00:20:48,456 Such good luck. 371 00:20:48,456 --> 00:20:50,696 Picking up money before even starting work. 372 00:20:55,696 --> 00:21:01,736 Did someone lose silver? 373 00:21:04,016 --> 00:21:05,888 If no one claims it, I'll take it. 374 00:21:05,888 --> 00:21:07,216 Really unlucky. 375 00:21:07,216 --> 00:21:08,376 The case can't be solved. 376 00:21:08,376 --> 00:21:10,376 To top it off, I even lost some money. 377 00:21:10,376 --> 00:21:12,936 Don't let me catch the scoundrel who took my money. 378 00:21:12,936 --> 00:21:15,056 I'll kick him to death if I catch him. 379 00:21:17,216 --> 00:21:19,036 Xu Qi An? 380 00:21:19,844 --> 00:21:21,456 [Constable Wang, Constable of Changle County Government Office] 381 00:21:21,456 --> 00:21:23,416 How have you come back? 382 00:21:23,416 --> 00:21:25,256 Weren't you exiled? 383 00:21:27,236 --> 00:21:29,616 [Tax Silver Case Closing File] 384 00:21:29,616 --> 00:21:31,616 So, you mean... 385 00:21:32,216 --> 00:21:34,876 the Tax Silver Case has been solved. 386 00:21:37,536 --> 00:21:39,816 Ning Yan, you might not know. 387 00:21:39,816 --> 00:21:41,096 During the days you were in prison, 388 00:21:41,096 --> 00:21:42,936 a murder occurred on Kangping Street. 389 00:21:42,936 --> 00:21:45,416 The deceased was a merchant of considerable influence. 390 00:21:45,416 --> 00:21:46,896 The county magistrate flew into a rage, 391 00:21:46,896 --> 00:21:48,736 scolding Constable Wang every day. 392 00:21:48,736 --> 00:21:50,896 He ordered us to solve the case within a deadline, 393 00:21:50,896 --> 00:21:52,656 causing Constable Wang a great deal of distress. 394 00:21:52,656 --> 00:21:54,336 He is unable to sleep at night. 395 00:21:54,896 --> 00:21:56,136 But rest assured. 396 00:21:56,136 --> 00:21:58,336 Ning Yan, you weren't here before. 397 00:21:58,336 --> 00:22:00,416 This case has nothing to do with you. 398 00:22:00,416 --> 00:22:02,776 I will plead with the county magistrate on your behalf. 399 00:22:02,776 --> 00:22:06,176 In any case, I will make sure to keep you. 400 00:22:06,176 --> 00:22:09,276 I swear to advance or retreat together with my buddies. 401 00:22:10,336 --> 00:22:12,036 How about... 402 00:22:13,136 --> 00:22:14,936 we slack off? 403 00:22:16,256 --> 00:22:18,084 Slack off? 404 00:22:22,616 --> 00:22:24,676 You guys also slack off. 405 00:22:29,216 --> 00:22:34,256 Since the case is tough and it's just a job, 406 00:22:34,256 --> 00:22:36,296 take it easy and slack off a bit. 407 00:22:36,296 --> 00:22:37,996 Take it easy. 408 00:22:41,656 --> 00:22:44,216 Slacking off is good. 409 00:22:46,456 --> 00:22:50,176 Ning Yan, you are right. 410 00:22:50,176 --> 00:22:52,056 It's work after all. 411 00:22:52,056 --> 00:22:54,116 It's better to just take it easy. 412 00:22:55,176 --> 00:22:56,960 Rest assured. 413 00:22:57,616 --> 00:23:01,936 We've only chosen the crooks who committed crimes. 414 00:23:01,936 --> 00:23:04,376 They are all scoundrels. 415 00:23:04,376 --> 00:23:08,476 Slacking off actually means seeking a scapegoat. 416 00:23:08,476 --> 00:23:10,196 Boss. 417 00:23:16,176 --> 00:23:18,896 Even though they committed crimes, 418 00:23:18,896 --> 00:23:22,356 their crimes are not worthy of death, right? 419 00:23:23,056 --> 00:23:26,196 Wasn't it you who said to slack off? 420 00:23:27,136 --> 00:23:30,416 Why don't you show me the files? 421 00:23:30,416 --> 00:23:35,166 [Summary of the Changle County Government Office Case] 422 00:23:41,136 --> 00:23:47,516 May I ask, Constable Xu, who the murderer is and where he is? 423 00:23:51,476 --> 00:23:54,116 The deceased, Zhang You Rui. [Zhang You Rui, Merchant] 424 00:23:54,116 --> 00:23:56,396 A prominent household on Kangping Street. [Zhang You Rui, Merchant] 425 00:23:56,396 --> 00:23:59,836 His first wife passed away early, leaving an only son. 426 00:23:59,836 --> 00:24:04,336 Later remarried to a woman 20 years his junior. 427 00:24:07,696 --> 00:24:09,356 20 years younger. 428 00:24:10,192 --> 00:24:12,136 Is there a clue? 429 00:24:16,376 --> 00:24:19,176 Cradle robber. 430 00:24:20,496 --> 00:24:22,144 Xu Qi An! 431 00:24:22,144 --> 00:24:26,076 But murder is just wrong. 432 00:24:26,696 --> 00:24:29,936 How did you two kill Zhang You Rui? [Impartial and Upright] 433 00:24:29,936 --> 00:24:30,976 Confess truthfully. 434 00:24:30,976 --> 00:24:32,976 Sir, why would you say such a thing? [Zhang Xian, Zhang You Rui's Son] 435 00:24:32,976 --> 00:24:35,936 How could I kill my own birth father? 436 00:24:35,936 --> 00:24:37,376 I am asking you, [Magistrate Zhu of Changle County Yamen] 437 00:24:37,376 --> 00:24:42,396 - where were you when the crime occurred? - In the study. 438 00:24:42,396 --> 00:24:44,296 Why weren't you sharing the bed with your wife? 439 00:24:44,296 --> 00:24:45,656 I was looking at the ledgers. 440 00:24:45,656 --> 00:24:47,156 Is there a witness? 441 00:24:47,156 --> 00:24:48,716 It was late at night. 442 00:24:48,716 --> 00:24:50,616 How would there be a witness? 443 00:24:53,816 --> 00:24:55,336 Madam Zhang, [Madam Zhang, Zhang You Rui's Wife] 444 00:24:55,336 --> 00:24:58,616 you have been married to Zhang You Rui for 10 years without any offspring. 445 00:24:58,616 --> 00:25:01,016 Why is it that you are now pregnant? 446 00:25:01,016 --> 00:25:02,416 Come clean. 447 00:25:02,416 --> 00:25:05,216 Did you and your stepson have an affair and conspire to murder your husband? 448 00:25:05,216 --> 00:25:09,216 Sir, I've been wronged. 449 00:25:09,216 --> 00:25:11,016 My health is poor. 450 00:25:11,016 --> 00:25:12,416 I took care of myself daily. 451 00:25:12,416 --> 00:25:14,896 It wasn't easy for me to conceive my husband's child. 452 00:25:14,896 --> 00:25:18,416 How can you wrong me on such grounds? 453 00:25:19,456 --> 00:25:22,776 You said you saw a dark figure kill him and then climb over the wall. 454 00:25:22,776 --> 00:25:25,396 When the constables searched the garden today, 455 00:25:25,396 --> 00:25:27,216 why didn't they find any footprints 456 00:25:27,216 --> 00:25:31,216 or any traces of trampled plants or flowers? 457 00:25:31,216 --> 00:25:33,096 - Well… - Sir. 458 00:25:33,096 --> 00:25:37,416 How would my mother know how the murderer sneaked into the estate? 459 00:25:37,416 --> 00:25:39,016 The constables couldn't find out. 460 00:25:39,016 --> 00:25:42,756 Yet, you want to impose the blame on me and my mother. 461 00:25:43,676 --> 00:25:45,216 Clear and logical. 462 00:25:45,216 --> 00:25:47,536 Even turning the situation around. 463 00:25:47,536 --> 00:25:50,716 This Zhang Xian seems to be a tough nut to crack. 464 00:25:50,716 --> 00:25:52,836 How dare you argue back! 465 00:25:53,456 --> 00:25:55,576 - Guards! - Yes. 466 00:25:55,576 --> 00:25:58,116 - Administer the beating as punishment. - Yes, Sir. 467 00:25:58,656 --> 00:26:00,896 Sir! Sir, we've been wronged! 468 00:26:00,896 --> 00:26:05,492 Sir, this is coercing a confession. 469 00:26:11,896 --> 00:26:16,056 My uncle holds the position of Imperial Censor at the Ministry of Rites. 470 00:26:16,056 --> 00:26:17,616 Sir... 471 00:26:18,856 --> 00:26:20,216 aren't you afraid of impeachment? 472 00:26:20,216 --> 00:26:21,616 How dare you! 473 00:26:21,616 --> 00:26:23,776 So what if you're the nephew of an Imperial Censor? 474 00:26:23,776 --> 00:26:25,956 Imperial… 475 00:26:26,496 --> 00:26:29,640 Imperial Censor's 476 00:26:32,712 --> 00:26:35,186 nephew… 477 00:26:38,216 --> 00:26:42,056 But you cannot commit follies in court. 478 00:26:46,376 --> 00:26:48,596 You, s-step back. 479 00:26:49,416 --> 00:26:51,956 Magistrate Zhu was just about to coerce a confession. 480 00:26:51,956 --> 00:26:53,416 Everyone here saw that, right? 481 00:26:53,416 --> 00:26:56,576 - We saw it. - You can't coerce a confession. 482 00:26:56,576 --> 00:27:10,200 Release them! 483 00:27:10,200 --> 00:27:11,816 - Continuing the interrogation like this isn't the solution. - Release them! 484 00:27:11,816 --> 00:27:13,456 - I have an idea. - Release them! 485 00:27:14,792 --> 00:27:16,596 - All right. - Release them! 486 00:27:16,596 --> 00:27:24,480 Release them! 487 00:27:32,896 --> 00:27:33,936 Don't be nervous. 488 00:27:33,936 --> 00:27:35,776 I'm here to help you. 489 00:27:37,816 --> 00:27:41,836 You can call me, "Xu sir." 490 00:27:42,416 --> 00:27:43,816 Xu She*… (*She mispronounced it) 491 00:27:43,816 --> 00:27:45,296 On the night of the incident, 492 00:27:45,296 --> 00:27:47,816 you took advantage of Zhang You Rui's trip to the countryside to collect rent 493 00:27:47,816 --> 00:27:49,976 and had an affair with your stepson. 494 00:27:49,976 --> 00:27:51,836 But Zhang You Rui returned earlier than expected 495 00:27:51,836 --> 00:27:53,896 and caught you both in the act. 496 00:27:57,616 --> 00:28:00,296 I'll kill you, you worthless wretch! 497 00:28:04,552 --> 00:28:05,736 Father. 498 00:28:05,736 --> 00:28:08,416 You accidentally killed Zhang You Rui. 499 00:28:08,416 --> 00:28:10,216 I didn't. 500 00:28:10,216 --> 00:28:12,936 I am wrongly accused. 501 00:28:13,896 --> 00:28:16,056 To cover up the crime, 502 00:28:16,056 --> 00:28:18,296 you dragged the corpse into the courtyard. 503 00:28:18,296 --> 00:28:20,616 Zhang Xian deliberately left footprints. 504 00:28:20,616 --> 00:28:21,936 In doing so, 505 00:28:21,936 --> 00:28:26,636 you can use a thief committing robbery and murder as your cover up. 506 00:28:26,636 --> 00:28:28,696 Later, you fabricated a series of lies 507 00:28:28,696 --> 00:28:31,776 and got the family member who is an official to exert influence 508 00:28:31,776 --> 00:28:33,976 to deal with the petty constables at the government office. 509 00:28:33,976 --> 00:28:35,956 Then you can rest easy without worry. 510 00:28:36,616 --> 00:28:40,136 You thought you dealt with it flawlessly, 511 00:28:40,136 --> 00:28:43,296 but in fact, it is full of flaws. 512 00:28:43,296 --> 00:28:48,716 Sir, you must not speak carelessly without evidence. 513 00:28:51,816 --> 00:28:53,736 Zhang Xian only left footprints going out 514 00:28:53,736 --> 00:28:55,576 and didn't leave any footprints entering the residence. 515 00:28:55,576 --> 00:28:57,776 If the thief had good agility, 516 00:28:57,776 --> 00:28:59,256 escaping would have triggered their potential. 517 00:28:59,256 --> 00:29:00,856 He would not have left any footprints at all. 518 00:29:00,856 --> 00:29:02,576 This is the first point. 519 00:29:02,576 --> 00:29:05,816 Secondly, Zhang You Rui died from blunt force. 520 00:29:05,816 --> 00:29:07,416 He was killed with a single below. 521 00:29:07,416 --> 00:29:09,736 No weapon was found at the scene, 522 00:29:09,736 --> 00:29:13,196 indicating the murderer brought it with them. 523 00:29:13,196 --> 00:29:17,276 What thief enters a residence to steal with a blunt weapon? 524 00:29:17,276 --> 00:29:19,376 Isn't that purely cumbersome? 525 00:29:19,376 --> 00:29:21,336 You can't refute that, can you? 526 00:29:21,336 --> 00:29:24,176 Thirdly, when Zhang You Rui died, 527 00:29:24,176 --> 00:29:27,316 the body was in the courtyard, lying face down with feet facing outward. 528 00:29:27,316 --> 00:29:29,096 The fatal injury was at the back of the head. 529 00:29:29,096 --> 00:29:32,116 This indicates the murderer struck from behind. 530 00:29:32,116 --> 00:29:34,216 So. the thief was right there in the courtyard 531 00:29:34,216 --> 00:29:38,196 and was right behind Zhang You Rui. 532 00:29:40,976 --> 00:29:44,516 If it were really a thief, they’d either stay put or retreat. 533 00:29:44,516 --> 00:29:46,196 They wouldn't actively circle to the back 534 00:29:46,196 --> 00:29:48,476 to attack and kill the owner when they least expect it, 535 00:29:48,476 --> 00:29:49,936 let alone strike with a single lethal strike. 536 00:29:49,936 --> 00:29:52,096 How could that be possible? 537 00:29:52,896 --> 00:29:54,896 I've bluffed enough. 538 00:29:54,896 --> 00:29:57,296 The next part is the key. 539 00:30:01,416 --> 00:30:03,416 Just as I came in, 540 00:30:03,416 --> 00:30:06,416 the county magistrate gave me a confession. 541 00:30:06,416 --> 00:30:08,776 Zhang Xian's confession. [Suspect Zhang Xian] 542 00:30:11,016 --> 00:30:12,716 Open it! 543 00:30:12,716 --> 00:30:14,776 What? You don't dare? 544 00:30:14,776 --> 00:30:18,696 This records in detail everything I have just said. 545 00:30:18,696 --> 00:30:20,576 Zhang Xian knows there are too many flaws 546 00:30:20,576 --> 00:30:22,376 and he can't escape this time. 547 00:30:22,376 --> 00:30:25,456 He voluntarily confessed his guilt to the county magistrate. 548 00:30:25,456 --> 00:30:27,080 By the way... 549 00:30:27,856 --> 00:30:30,636 he says he is innocent. 550 00:30:30,636 --> 00:30:34,996 Everything was forced by you. 551 00:30:34,996 --> 00:30:38,540 The victim was also killed by you. 552 00:30:39,156 --> 00:30:41,556 So, he is willing to offer 500 taels of silver 553 00:30:41,556 --> 00:30:45,776 plus the favor of Official Xu, the Imperial Censor from their family. 554 00:30:45,776 --> 00:30:49,856 Using this confession as evidence to settle this case. 555 00:30:59,256 --> 00:31:01,596 I previously said... 556 00:31:01,596 --> 00:31:05,016 I am here to help you. 557 00:31:05,896 --> 00:31:08,256 As long as you confess, leniency will be granted. 558 00:31:08,256 --> 00:31:12,096 The county magistrate promises to spare you 559 00:31:12,096 --> 00:31:14,956 and the fetus in your womb of the death penalty. 560 00:31:25,456 --> 00:31:27,168 Really? 561 00:31:32,656 --> 00:31:34,356 Really. 562 00:31:39,556 --> 00:31:42,583 ♫ My thoughts linger and refuses to fade ♫ 563 00:31:42,583 --> 00:31:44,876 ♫ Smirking at myself ♫ 564 00:31:44,876 --> 00:31:47,224 ♫ There's a hint of warmth beside me ♫ 565 00:31:47,224 --> 00:31:51,826 ♫ Who will accompany me? ♫ 566 00:31:51,826 --> 00:31:55,712 ♫ No need to comfort me while my tears fall ♫ 567 00:31:55,712 --> 00:31:58,236 ♫ I'll lower my eyes and sigh ♫ 568 00:31:58,236 --> 00:32:02,333 ♫ My dreams are constantly shattered ♫ 569 00:32:03,296 --> 00:32:05,896 How dare he tell me to release him? [Changle County Yamen] 570 00:32:05,896 --> 00:32:08,616 This is under the jurisdiction of my Changle County. 571 00:32:08,616 --> 00:32:11,876 Even an Imperial Censor has no right to intervene. 572 00:32:11,876 --> 00:32:13,336 During the Year of Officials Appraisal, 573 00:32:13,336 --> 00:32:16,136 he boldly dared to obstruct law enforcement. 574 00:32:16,136 --> 00:32:18,076 He must have something to rely on. 575 00:32:18,076 --> 00:32:19,876 I have also found out 576 00:32:19,876 --> 00:32:22,256 when Zhang Xian stepped into the Changle County Yamen, 577 00:32:22,256 --> 00:32:25,316 Official Xu, the Imperial Censor, went to the Ministry of Justice. 578 00:32:25,316 --> 00:32:28,036 He has not left yet. 579 00:32:29,456 --> 00:32:30,556 Tell me the conclusion. 580 00:32:30,556 --> 00:32:32,196 Releasing the prisoner is absolutely impossible. 581 00:32:32,196 --> 00:32:35,476 I believe if we release the person first, 582 00:32:35,476 --> 00:32:38,416 this matter can be escalated. 583 00:32:39,396 --> 00:32:40,816 Are you saying… 584 00:32:40,816 --> 00:32:44,696 I heard Li Yu Chun and Li Yin Luo, the Guardians, 585 00:32:44,696 --> 00:32:47,596 are upright and incorruptible. 586 00:32:47,596 --> 00:32:49,816 If they could know of this matter, 587 00:32:49,816 --> 00:32:52,156 perhaps they would take action. 588 00:32:55,996 --> 00:32:58,716 Zhang Xian, you can leave now. 589 00:33:13,136 --> 00:33:14,356 Good poem! 590 00:33:14,356 --> 00:33:17,776 Here, Boss, I offer you a toast. 591 00:33:20,576 --> 00:33:21,676 Ning Yan, quickly try some. 592 00:33:21,676 --> 00:33:23,156 Boss specifically ordered this for you. 593 00:33:23,156 --> 00:33:25,156 - Crab-stuffed oranges. - Thank you. 594 00:33:25,156 --> 00:33:26,812 Let's all eat. 595 00:33:27,776 --> 00:33:32,196 The county magistrate said this case was handled very well. 596 00:33:32,736 --> 00:33:37,176 He would also credit me a bit. 597 00:33:38,256 --> 00:33:40,176 I've been doing this for so many years. 598 00:33:41,156 --> 00:33:44,276 I've never heard him say this before. 599 00:33:45,696 --> 00:33:47,792 Fill your cups. 600 00:33:47,792 --> 00:33:52,480 Buddies, together, let's toast to Ning Yan. 601 00:33:52,480 --> 00:33:55,416 Ning Yan, for solving the case this time, 602 00:33:55,416 --> 00:33:57,056 you take the leading credit. 603 00:33:57,056 --> 00:33:58,756 - Right. - You're too kind. 604 00:33:58,756 --> 00:34:01,016 - So happy. - Thank you, buddies. 605 00:34:03,536 --> 00:34:06,976 Ning Yan, you're usually low-key. 606 00:34:06,976 --> 00:34:08,376 I didn't expect you to have such great skills. 607 00:34:08,376 --> 00:34:10,536 Tell us how you solved the case. Tell us. 608 00:34:10,536 --> 00:34:12,656 Actually, there's nothing special. 609 00:34:12,656 --> 00:34:14,096 That woman is easily swayed. 610 00:34:14,096 --> 00:34:15,176 She is not resistant to scares. 611 00:34:15,176 --> 00:34:18,476 Upon seeing... Upon seeing the confession written by our boss, 612 00:34:18,476 --> 00:34:20,956 she confessed everything at once. 613 00:34:20,956 --> 00:34:22,176 Modest. 614 00:34:22,176 --> 00:34:24,776 - Modest. Too modest. - Too modest. 615 00:34:24,776 --> 00:34:26,916 Keep drinking, come on. 616 00:34:39,296 --> 00:34:41,088 Boss. 617 00:34:41,976 --> 00:34:44,196 I heard Zhang Xian was released. 618 00:34:45,456 --> 00:34:48,736 Ning Yan, as Quick-Acting Constables, 619 00:34:48,736 --> 00:34:51,076 we have fulfilled our duty. 620 00:34:51,076 --> 00:34:55,176 Leave the rest of the matters to those above to handle. 621 00:34:55,176 --> 00:34:56,776 Can it be handled? 622 00:34:56,776 --> 00:34:57,896 Rest assured. 623 00:34:57,896 --> 00:34:59,336 Come on, I'll give you another toast. 624 00:34:59,336 --> 00:35:01,176 No, wait a moment. 625 00:35:01,176 --> 00:35:03,956 If this can't be handled, doesn't that mean Madam Zhang is doomed? 626 00:35:03,956 --> 00:35:06,796 After all, it was her who offered up Zhang Xian. 627 00:35:06,796 --> 00:35:10,856 When I tell you to relax, you should listen to me. 628 00:35:10,856 --> 00:35:16,476 I saw Registrar Xu take the testimonies 629 00:35:16,476 --> 00:35:19,276 to Haoqi Tower. 630 00:35:21,856 --> 00:35:23,876 Haoqi Tower? 631 00:35:36,072 --> 00:35:37,116 What are you here for? 632 00:35:37,116 --> 00:35:39,476 I'm Xu Jiu Zhi, the Chief Registrar of Changle County Government Office. [Xu Jiu Zhi, Chief Registrar of Changle County Yamen] 633 00:35:39,476 --> 00:35:40,736 I've come to request an audience with Li Yin Luo. [Xu Jiu Zhi, Chief Registrar of Changle County Government Office] 634 00:35:40,736 --> 00:35:43,216 Official Li is out on official business. 635 00:35:49,416 --> 00:35:53,136 Registrar Xu has really gone to get reinforcements? 636 00:35:53,136 --> 00:35:56,356 It's said that caution makes the ship sail a long journey. 637 00:35:56,356 --> 00:35:58,576 Our small Changle County Government Office 638 00:35:58,576 --> 00:36:02,056 is adjacent to the Dafeng Capital City full of powerful people. 639 00:36:02,056 --> 00:36:04,396 Naturally, we must be careful. 640 00:36:05,676 --> 00:36:08,556 Who exactly resides in the Haoqi Tower? 641 00:36:08,556 --> 00:36:10,756 Can they really bring down Zhang Xian? 642 00:36:13,796 --> 00:36:15,016 You've had too much to drink. 643 00:36:15,016 --> 00:36:17,256 Guardians. 644 00:36:17,896 --> 00:36:20,036 Night... 645 00:36:20,036 --> 00:36:21,860 Night Watchmen*? (*The actual historical occupation) 646 00:36:22,956 --> 00:36:25,876 The weather is dry. 647 00:36:25,876 --> 00:36:29,356 Be careful with fire and candles. 648 00:36:29,356 --> 00:36:31,616 You really must have drunk fake alcohol. 649 00:36:31,616 --> 00:36:33,036 Not that kind of Guardian. 650 00:36:33,036 --> 00:36:35,796 - Then what kind of Guardian is it? - You don't know the Guardians? - Stop right there! 651 00:36:35,796 --> 00:36:37,016 - Catching a thief! - Boss. 652 00:36:37,016 --> 00:36:39,576 - Boss. - Scoundrel! 653 00:36:39,576 --> 00:36:41,656 Will you continue to steal? 654 00:36:41,656 --> 00:36:44,936 The Guardians supervise officials 655 00:36:44,936 --> 00:36:46,596 and guard the capital city. 656 00:36:46,596 --> 00:36:51,796 They are heroic figures with excellent talents that we all admire. 657 00:36:53,396 --> 00:36:55,496 Especially Master Wei Yuan. 658 00:36:55,496 --> 00:36:58,296 - Wait for me to interrogate them when I get back. - Okay. 659 00:36:58,296 --> 00:37:00,996 Once you get a chance to experience it yourself, you'll know. 660 00:37:00,996 --> 00:37:04,556 The magistrate praised us for our success in solving the case 661 00:37:04,556 --> 00:37:07,836 and rewarded us with a day off tomorrow to rest and wash. 662 00:37:10,510 --> 00:37:13,876 - Let's split the cost of the wine later. - What? Really, Boss? 663 00:37:13,876 --> 00:37:15,936 - Isn't that the rule over at your place? - No, my monthly pay isn't settled. 664 00:37:15,936 --> 00:37:18,496 - "Going black"? Going Dutch. Yes. - It's going Dutch*. (*Paying for your share) 665 00:37:18,496 --> 00:37:20,736 - Let's go Dutch as you suggested. - Boss. 666 00:37:20,736 --> 00:37:22,516 I'm telling you, going Dutch is for colleagues. 667 00:37:22,516 --> 00:37:24,356 You, as a leader… 668 00:37:35,510 --> 00:37:37,376 Boss. 669 00:37:37,376 --> 00:37:40,116 I want a cup of tong sui*, less sugar. (*Sugar water or soup) 670 00:37:40,116 --> 00:37:42,312 Sir, please wait a moment. 671 00:37:44,216 --> 00:37:46,496 Well, take care, Sir. 672 00:37:46,496 --> 00:37:47,896 Thank you, Boss. 673 00:37:47,896 --> 00:37:49,776 Why are you so nervous? 674 00:37:57,990 --> 00:38:02,056 A group of burly men came to a tong sui shop 675 00:38:03,316 --> 00:38:06,256 but don't drink a single sip. 676 00:38:08,556 --> 00:38:11,336 There must be something going on. 677 00:38:14,356 --> 00:38:16,436 Second-class merit. 678 00:38:28,870 --> 00:38:32,656 Take your tong sui and get out of here quickly. 679 00:38:34,156 --> 00:38:36,356 There really is a problem. 680 00:38:39,416 --> 00:38:41,636 Xu Qi An, Constable of Changle County. [Xu Qi An, Quick-Acting Constable of Changle County] 681 00:38:41,636 --> 00:38:43,536 I'm patrolling according to the law. 682 00:38:43,536 --> 00:38:44,876 Illegal possession of weapons. 683 00:38:44,876 --> 00:38:46,196 Thirty strokes by the court cane. 684 00:38:46,196 --> 00:38:47,844 Close the door. 685 00:38:49,070 --> 00:38:51,796 Mass brawl. Fifty strokes by the court cane. 686 00:38:51,796 --> 00:38:53,736 Courting death! 687 00:39:02,216 --> 00:39:05,576 Three years in prison for assaulting an official. 688 00:39:18,576 --> 00:39:19,956 Boss, the prison cart has arrived. 689 00:39:19,956 --> 00:39:21,436 Take action! 690 00:39:23,016 --> 00:39:25,056 Prisoner breakout. 691 00:39:25,756 --> 00:39:27,676 Execution without mercy. 692 00:39:41,116 --> 00:39:43,216 Prisoner breakout! 693 00:39:44,636 --> 00:39:46,332 [Fourth Arch] 694 00:40:14,220 --> 00:40:15,868 Boss. 695 00:40:16,976 --> 00:40:18,432 Withdraw. 696 00:40:43,236 --> 00:40:45,416 It's better to be dead. 697 00:40:45,416 --> 00:40:48,196 If dead, I might be able to go back. 698 00:40:58,276 --> 00:41:00,330 Kill him! 699 00:41:00,330 --> 00:41:02,850 [Bright and Peaceful] 700 00:41:50,236 --> 00:41:53,536 Do no evil deeds late at night. [Zhu Guang Xiao, Eighth-rank Warrior Guardian] 701 00:41:53,536 --> 00:41:56,576 You need not fear the Guardians by day. [Song Ting Feng, Eighth-rank Warrior Guardian] 702 00:42:03,696 --> 00:42:05,796 The Guardians are on the case. [Li Yu Chun, Seventh-rank Warrior Guardian] 703 00:42:05,796 --> 00:42:08,670 You better surrender without a fight. 704 00:42:12,770 --> 00:42:18,960 ♫ One, two, three, four ♫ 705 00:42:18,990 --> 00:42:28,930 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 706 00:42:34,150 --> 00:42:39,230 'Who Are You?' - Huangzi Hong Fan 707 00:42:39,230 --> 00:42:41,390 ♫ I'm like a bright mirror inlaid with swirl patterns ♫ 708 00:42:41,390 --> 00:42:43,199 ♫ The night breeze blows through the night ♫ 709 00:42:43,199 --> 00:42:45,237 ♫ Shallow dreams dim the glow of my lantern ♫ 710 00:42:45,237 --> 00:42:47,332 ♫ Looking back, a haunting melody rings in my ear ♫ 711 00:42:47,332 --> 00:42:49,274 ♫ There are people like me in this world ♫ 712 00:42:49,274 --> 00:42:51,356 ♫ The night is long as if tomorrow is nearing ♫ 713 00:42:51,356 --> 00:42:53,233 ♫ From now on, don't ask too many questions ♫ 714 00:42:53,233 --> 00:42:55,238 ♫ From this moment on, I'll gallop across the vast lands ♫ 715 00:42:55,238 --> 00:42:56,909 ♫ Wielding a sword, wearing a cloak and treading along ♫ 716 00:42:56,909 --> 00:42:59,304 ♫ Each step I take is like a gust of wind ♫ 717 00:42:59,304 --> 00:43:01,064 ♫ I don't wish to go against the world ♫ 718 00:43:01,064 --> 00:43:03,240 ♫ I won't risk my life for it ♫ 719 00:43:03,240 --> 00:43:05,177 ♫ Carefree people don't fight ♫ 720 00:43:05,177 --> 00:43:07,224 ♫ Extending a warm welcome to all ♫ 721 00:43:07,224 --> 00:43:09,540 ♫ Want me to lose all sense of right and wrong? ♫ 722 00:43:09,540 --> 00:43:12,472 ♫ Sorry, but I can't do that ♫ 723 00:43:22,080 --> 00:43:24,008 ♫ No matter who comes ♫ 724 00:43:24,008 --> 00:43:25,869 ♫ I hold great ambition ♫ 725 00:43:25,869 --> 00:43:27,972 ♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫ 726 00:43:27,972 --> 00:43:30,024 ♫ Only I am excited ♫ 727 00:43:30,024 --> 00:43:31,934 ♫ I only pursue fairness ♫ 728 00:43:31,934 --> 00:43:33,987 ♫ Never bending to officials ♫ 729 00:43:33,987 --> 00:43:35,982 ♫ The martial arts world is profound ♫ 730 00:43:35,982 --> 00:43:39,380 ♫ With chivalry and youth as my weapon ♫ 731 00:43:39,380 --> 00:43:41,254 ♫ I'm like a bright mirror inlaid with swirl patterns ♫ 732 00:43:41,254 --> 00:43:43,226 ♫ The night breeze blows through the night ♫ 733 00:43:43,226 --> 00:43:45,260 ♫ Shallow dreams dim the glow of my lantern ♫ 734 00:43:45,260 --> 00:43:47,212 ♫ Looking back, a haunting melody rings in my ear ♫ 735 00:43:47,212 --> 00:43:49,190 ♫ There are people like me in this world ♫ 736 00:43:49,190 --> 00:43:51,040 ♫ The night is long as if tomorrow is nearing ♫ 737 00:43:51,040 --> 00:43:53,119 ♫ From now on, don't ask too many questions ♫ 738 00:43:53,119 --> 00:43:55,259 ♫ From this moment on, I'll gallop across the vast lands ♫ 739 00:43:55,259 --> 00:43:57,028 ♫ Wielding a sword, wearing a cloak and treading along ♫ 740 00:43:57,028 --> 00:43:59,287 ♫ Each step I take is like a gust of wind ♫ 741 00:43:59,287 --> 00:44:01,020 ♫ I don't wish to go against the world ♫ 742 00:44:01,020 --> 00:44:03,216 ♫ I won't risk my life for it ♫ 743 00:44:03,216 --> 00:44:05,012 ♫ Carefree people don't fight ♫ 744 00:44:05,012 --> 00:44:07,273 ♫ Extending a warm welcome to all ♫ 745 00:44:07,273 --> 00:44:09,612 ♫ Want me to lose all sense of right and wrong? ♫ 746 00:44:09,612 --> 00:44:12,595 ♫ Sorry, but I can't do that ♫ 747 00:44:14,013 --> 00:44:16,034 ♫ No matter who comes ♫ 748 00:44:16,034 --> 00:44:18,024 ♫ I hold great ambition ♫ 749 00:44:18,024 --> 00:44:19,902 ♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫ 750 00:44:19,902 --> 00:44:21,992 ♫ Only I am excited ♫ 751 00:44:21,992 --> 00:44:23,993 ♫ I only pursue fairness ♫ 752 00:44:23,993 --> 00:44:26,024 ♫ Never bending to officials ♫ 753 00:44:26,024 --> 00:44:27,935 ♫ The martial arts world is profound ♫ 754 00:44:27,935 --> 00:44:31,980 ♫ With chivalry and youth as my weapon ♫ 755 00:44:34,060 --> 00:44:36,008 ♫ No matter who comes ♫ 756 00:44:36,008 --> 00:44:37,958 ♫ I hold great ambition ♫ 757 00:44:37,958 --> 00:44:39,886 ♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫ 758 00:44:39,886 --> 00:44:42,029 ♫ Only I am excited ♫ 759 00:44:42,029 --> 00:44:44,096 ♫ I only pursue fairness ♫ 760 00:44:44,096 --> 00:44:45,948 ♫ Never bending to officials ♫ 761 00:44:45,948 --> 00:44:47,926 ♫ The martial arts world is profound ♫ 762 00:44:47,926 --> 00:44:50,060 ♫ The youth is born to chase the wind ♫ 763 00:44:50,060 --> 00:44:51,976 ♫ No matter who comes ♫ 764 00:44:51,976 --> 00:44:53,992 ♫ I hold great ambition ♫ 765 00:44:53,992 --> 00:44:56,030 ♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫ 766 00:44:56,030 --> 00:44:58,024 ♫ I'm still the only one excited ♫ 767 00:44:58,024 --> 00:44:59,958 ♫ I only pursue fairness ♫ 768 00:44:59,958 --> 00:45:02,020 ♫ Never bending to officials ♫ 769 00:45:02,020 --> 00:45:04,019 ♫ The martial arts world is profound ♫ 770 00:45:04,019 --> 00:45:06,676 ♫ The youth is born to chase the wind ♫