1 00:00:04,850 --> 00:00:09,090 'I'm Just a Commoner' - GAI 2 00:00:09,099 --> 00:00:12,539 ♫ I'm just a mere mortal under the sky ♫ 3 00:00:12,539 --> 00:00:15,899 ♫ Countless people talking my ignorance ♫ 4 00:00:15,899 --> 00:00:19,459 ♫ I aspire to fly high ♫ 5 00:00:20,439 --> 00:00:23,029 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 6 00:00:23,029 --> 00:00:26,219 ♫ Witness how the gavel untangles countless conflicted hearts ♫ 7 00:00:26,219 --> 00:00:29,859 ♫ Looking back, it's like one of those story plots ♫ 8 00:00:29,859 --> 00:00:33,991 ♫ I will become a thing of the past ♫ 9 00:00:35,709 --> 00:00:37,467 ♫ I'm curious about what you covet ♫ 10 00:00:37,467 --> 00:00:39,205 ♫ I accidentally uncovered a secret ♫ 11 00:00:39,205 --> 00:00:40,155 ♫ The politics upon my lips ♫ 12 00:00:40,155 --> 00:00:41,211 ♫ Has overthrown it all ♫ 13 00:00:41,211 --> 00:00:42,499 ♫ It is not steadfast ♫ 14 00:00:42,499 --> 00:00:43,711 ♫ When standing there ♫ 15 00:00:43,711 --> 00:00:45,879 ♫ You must follow the rules I made ♫ 16 00:00:45,879 --> 00:00:47,135 ♫ Apply skills to cure diseases ♫ 17 00:00:47,135 --> 00:00:49,209 ♫ Eradicate the maladies of this vast land ♫ 18 00:00:49,209 --> 00:00:50,363 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 19 00:00:50,363 --> 00:00:52,539 ♫ Who aims to take steady steps ♫ 20 00:00:52,539 --> 00:00:53,725 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 21 00:00:53,725 --> 00:00:55,999 ♫ Who never wants to lose my sense of right and wrong ♫ 22 00:00:55,999 --> 00:00:57,157 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 23 00:00:57,157 --> 00:00:58,811 ♫ Who likes dance and music instead of fighting ♫ 24 00:00:58,811 --> 00:01:00,389 ♫ I always see lonely souls roaming the mountains ♫ 25 00:01:00,389 --> 00:01:03,355 ♫ I don't regret my own recklessness ♫ 26 00:01:03,355 --> 00:01:07,271 ♫ Future generations can read my experiences ♫ 27 00:01:07,271 --> 00:01:10,039 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 28 00:01:10,039 --> 00:01:13,329 ♫ Witness how the gavel untangles countless conflicted hearts ♫ 29 00:01:13,329 --> 00:01:16,869 ♫ Looking back, it's like one of those story plots ♫ 30 00:01:16,869 --> 00:01:20,867 ♫ I will become a thing of the past ♫ 31 00:01:22,395 --> 00:01:24,277 ♫ We only have one life so take it easy ♫ 32 00:01:24,277 --> 00:01:26,136 ♫ My chessboard involves two sides ♫ 33 00:01:26,136 --> 00:01:27,647 ♫ As I lay out my strategy, you take a hint ♫ 34 00:01:27,647 --> 00:01:29,289 ♫ When you feel regret, it's too late then ♫ 35 00:01:29,289 --> 00:01:30,651 ♫ So many tricks and lies ♫ 36 00:01:30,651 --> 00:01:32,619 ♫ I witness what you've done ♫ 37 00:01:32,619 --> 00:01:34,480 ♫ May we live and die together ♫ 38 00:01:34,480 --> 00:01:37,059 [Guardians of the Dafeng] 39 00:01:37,059 --> 00:01:39,793 [Episode 3] 40 00:01:42,470 --> 00:01:45,670 Do no evil deeds late at night. [Zhu Guang Xiao, Eighth-rank Warrior Guardian] 41 00:01:45,670 --> 00:01:48,610 You need not fear the Guardians by day. [Song Ting Feng, Eighth-rank Warrior Guardian] 42 00:01:55,830 --> 00:01:57,830 The Guardians are on the case. [Li Yu Chun, Seventh-rank Warrior Guardian] 43 00:01:57,830 --> 00:02:00,610 Still not going to surrender? 44 00:02:07,350 --> 00:02:09,530 Fight our way out! 45 00:02:23,750 --> 00:02:26,490 Guardians of the Dafeng. 46 00:02:48,852 --> 00:02:50,770 Take them away! 47 00:02:53,010 --> 00:03:03,020 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 48 00:03:06,510 --> 00:03:08,070 The Flying Tigers of Dafeng. 49 00:03:08,070 --> 00:03:09,230 What are the Flying Tigers? 50 00:03:09,230 --> 00:03:12,490 Well done, but don't do this again. 51 00:03:26,290 --> 00:03:27,700 Guardian Li. 52 00:03:27,700 --> 00:03:30,070 Guardian Li. You're finally back. 53 00:03:30,070 --> 00:03:32,670 I am Xu Jiu Zhi, the Chief Registrar of Changle County Government Office. 54 00:03:32,670 --> 00:03:36,370 As a humble official, I'd like you to judge this special case. 55 00:03:38,153 --> 00:03:41,330 [Case Analysis of Changle County Government Office] 56 00:03:41,330 --> 00:03:42,810 Song Ting Feng, Zhu Guang Xiao. 57 00:03:42,810 --> 00:03:43,810 Present. 58 00:03:43,810 --> 00:03:45,890 You two, run an errand. 59 00:03:46,730 --> 00:03:48,130 Master. 60 00:03:48,130 --> 00:03:49,170 They've all been arrested? 61 00:03:49,170 --> 00:03:52,670 Yes, I just received the news, saying that Zhang Xian 62 00:03:52,670 --> 00:03:55,570 and Censor Xu from the Imperial Censorate have both been taken away. 63 00:03:55,570 --> 00:04:00,530 Jiu Zhi, I had no idea that you could convince the Guardians. 64 00:04:00,530 --> 00:04:02,030 I don't deserve your praises. 65 00:04:02,030 --> 00:04:04,490 Luckily, Xu Qi An's investigated the case 66 00:04:04,490 --> 00:04:07,110 and that criminal woman, Zhang Yang Shi, confessed. 67 00:04:07,110 --> 00:04:08,450 Excellent. 68 00:04:08,450 --> 00:04:11,230 Xu Qi An. Well done. 69 00:04:11,230 --> 00:04:13,230 He is a talent. 70 00:04:13,850 --> 00:04:17,770 Say, why didn't we discover this before? 71 00:04:17,770 --> 00:04:21,250 Master, it's better late than never. 72 00:04:21,250 --> 00:04:23,250 It's definitely not too late. 73 00:04:29,670 --> 00:04:34,510 "Do no evil deeds late at night. You need not fear the Guardians by day." 74 00:04:38,070 --> 00:04:42,130 - "Do no evil deeds late at night. You need not fear the Guardians by day." - Enough. 75 00:04:42,130 --> 00:04:44,430 Enough! Enough already. Stop practicing! 76 00:04:44,430 --> 00:04:47,430 If you keep practicing, all of our dishes will be broken. 77 00:04:47,430 --> 00:04:49,470 But the results are amazing. 78 00:04:49,470 --> 00:04:53,150 See, I can easily catch the dish with my hands. 79 00:04:57,550 --> 00:05:00,510 I understand what you're trying to do. 80 00:05:00,510 --> 00:05:03,190 Everyone wants to be a Guardian. 81 00:05:03,790 --> 00:05:07,550 Being a Guardian has always been my dream. 82 00:05:07,550 --> 00:05:10,070 But to become a Guardian, you need someone to recommend you 83 00:05:10,070 --> 00:05:12,730 and there is a series of demanding tests. 84 00:05:12,730 --> 00:05:17,670 Back in the day, I also spent several hundred taels to have a chance to take the tests. 85 00:05:17,670 --> 00:05:19,450 And the result? 86 00:05:20,270 --> 00:05:23,090 I was fooled by swindlers. 87 00:05:23,090 --> 00:05:24,430 If you ask me, 88 00:05:24,430 --> 00:05:29,490 you should just settle down and work as a constable at the county government office. 89 00:05:36,270 --> 00:05:41,550 They are Guardians, yet I am a laborer. 90 00:05:42,510 --> 00:05:44,380 No way, I have to come up with another plan. 91 00:05:44,380 --> 00:05:45,924 Ning Yan. 92 00:05:46,890 --> 00:05:50,290 Ning Yan! 93 00:05:50,290 --> 00:05:51,620 Why are you so late? 94 00:05:51,620 --> 00:05:53,310 I have good news. 95 00:05:53,310 --> 00:05:57,890 The county magistrate wants to reward you generously. 96 00:06:10,712 --> 00:06:13,300 Boss, what do you mean by this? 97 00:06:13,300 --> 00:06:15,330 It's your "reward." 98 00:06:15,330 --> 00:06:16,940 Close the door. 99 00:06:19,990 --> 00:06:21,590 What on earth is going on? 100 00:06:21,590 --> 00:06:23,550 It was ordered by the county magistrate. 101 00:06:23,550 --> 00:06:24,990 No effort will be spared 102 00:06:24,990 --> 00:06:29,750 to create the best environment for you to achieve honor. 103 00:06:29,750 --> 00:06:34,850 Starting today, Ning Yan will be the focus of our office's special attention*. (*playful joke meaning he'll be kept busy) 104 00:06:34,850 --> 00:06:37,370 No one will come to interrupt you. 105 00:06:37,370 --> 00:06:39,710 Whatever you need, just tell me. 106 00:06:39,710 --> 00:06:41,630 I will keep the work coming*. (*sarcasm to keep him buried in tasks) 107 00:06:41,630 --> 00:06:46,090 Just focus on solving cases. No distractions, all right? 108 00:06:46,090 --> 00:06:47,670 I'm sorry*. (*mock sympathy) 109 00:06:47,670 --> 00:06:51,570 Give me a helper! Can Xiao Bo stay with me? 110 00:06:53,264 --> 00:06:54,890 Open it. Open. 111 00:06:57,330 --> 00:06:59,610 What are you standing around for? Find some locks! 112 00:06:59,610 --> 00:07:02,070 Secure all of the doors and windows. Hurry. 113 00:07:02,070 --> 00:07:05,650 Bo, becoming a guardian isn't worth it. 114 00:07:07,711 --> 00:07:11,051 [Three Days Later] 115 00:07:12,730 --> 00:07:16,390 Father, it's been several days. Why hasn't cousin come back yet? 116 00:07:16,390 --> 00:07:17,910 I'll go to the county government office to take a look. 117 00:07:17,910 --> 00:07:20,030 They can't just treat people this way. 118 00:07:20,030 --> 00:07:23,450 He's a grown young man. He should work hard to improve himself. 119 00:07:23,450 --> 00:07:26,130 He's not a kid anymore. 120 00:07:26,130 --> 00:07:28,970 Don't worry about him. 121 00:07:38,390 --> 00:07:40,628 What's going on? 122 00:07:40,628 --> 00:07:45,470 My nephew, what's wrong? Who dares bully someone from our family? 123 00:07:45,470 --> 00:07:47,670 What happened? 124 00:07:48,690 --> 00:07:51,330 Don't, don't cry. 125 00:07:51,330 --> 00:07:53,750 I can't stand this. 126 00:07:53,750 --> 00:07:57,130 What's going on? What happened? 127 00:07:58,270 --> 00:08:01,070 Who has bullied you? 128 00:08:19,010 --> 00:08:22,608 Forget it. I'm not eating. 129 00:08:23,170 --> 00:08:24,490 I'm going back to my room to rest. 130 00:08:24,490 --> 00:08:26,890 Go on, go get some rest. 131 00:08:28,510 --> 00:08:30,730 By the way, Ning Yan, 132 00:08:30,730 --> 00:08:34,250 I'll call you when it's time to go to the government office. 133 00:08:34,250 --> 00:08:35,748 Call me? 134 00:08:36,970 --> 00:08:39,150 Don't ever call me in this lifetime. 135 00:08:39,710 --> 00:08:43,850 Even if the emperor himself comes, don't call me. 136 00:08:45,950 --> 00:08:48,150 Ning Yan. 137 00:08:50,590 --> 00:08:54,370 Second Uncle, quick! Help me stop him! 138 00:08:54,370 --> 00:08:57,310 Constable Wang. Long time no see. 139 00:08:57,310 --> 00:08:59,230 Brother Xu, I hope you are well. 140 00:08:59,230 --> 00:09:01,730 Ning Yan, how is it? 141 00:09:01,730 --> 00:09:02,890 Did you rest well? 142 00:09:02,890 --> 00:09:04,730 Rest? 143 00:09:04,730 --> 00:09:07,210 I haven't even seen my bed yet, how could I possibly rest? 144 00:09:07,210 --> 00:09:08,090 Exactly, how could he? 145 00:09:08,090 --> 00:09:10,630 Able men are always busy. 146 00:09:10,630 --> 00:09:13,250 Don't worry. I've spoken to the county magistrate. 147 00:09:13,250 --> 00:09:16,530 Starting today, you won't need to come to the government office anymore. 148 00:09:16,530 --> 00:09:18,410 - Really? - Really. 149 00:09:18,410 --> 00:09:20,910 You can just review cases at home. How convenient! 150 00:09:20,910 --> 00:09:23,990 We brought all of the work to you. Come on. 151 00:09:23,990 --> 00:09:25,410 Second Uncle! 152 00:09:25,410 --> 00:09:27,010 No! Let's not rush things. 153 00:09:27,010 --> 00:09:29,930 Constable Wang, this isn't the right way to handle things. 154 00:09:29,930 --> 00:09:34,370 How can one conduct official government business at home? 155 00:09:34,370 --> 00:09:37,430 Brother Xu, surely you, of all people understand that 156 00:09:37,430 --> 00:09:39,490 working at home... 157 00:09:40,210 --> 00:09:42,270 you'll also get paid. 158 00:09:57,200 --> 00:10:00,710 Absolutely not. He's my nephew. 159 00:10:01,530 --> 00:10:03,140 I understand. 160 00:10:09,432 --> 00:10:11,080 Okay. 161 00:10:11,080 --> 00:10:14,830 Come help Constable Wang bring all of the files in. 162 00:10:14,830 --> 00:10:16,130 This way. 163 00:10:16,130 --> 00:10:17,770 What files? 164 00:10:18,330 --> 00:10:20,330 Hurry, move to the side yard. 165 00:10:20,330 --> 00:10:21,950 - This way. - Side yard is over here. 166 00:10:21,950 --> 00:10:24,470 - This way, please. - Over here. 167 00:10:24,470 --> 00:10:26,176 This way. 168 00:10:28,330 --> 00:10:30,270 Be careful. 169 00:10:30,890 --> 00:10:32,010 Constable Wang. 170 00:10:32,010 --> 00:10:33,450 Much obliged. 171 00:10:33,450 --> 00:10:34,950 Yes, to the right. Turn right. 172 00:10:34,950 --> 00:10:37,970 Once you're done, let's enjoy some tea. 173 00:10:39,476 --> 00:10:41,210 Ning Yan. 174 00:10:42,250 --> 00:10:44,230 Your family... 175 00:10:45,208 --> 00:10:47,050 is truly wonderful. 176 00:10:49,268 --> 00:10:51,070 Being a guardian... 177 00:10:51,770 --> 00:10:53,580 isn't worth it. 178 00:10:58,150 --> 00:11:00,050 Thanks for your help, Brother Xu. 179 00:11:01,110 --> 00:11:05,630 Constable Wang, does my nephew have a talent for solving cases? 180 00:11:05,630 --> 00:11:07,368 Of course, he does. 181 00:11:07,368 --> 00:11:09,290 The county magistrate said... 182 00:11:09,290 --> 00:11:13,630 as long as Ning Yan diligently reviews the files during this period, 183 00:11:13,630 --> 00:11:17,130 and wins honors for the county government office during the Year of Officials Appraisal, 184 00:11:17,130 --> 00:11:21,610 he'll reward him with a promotion and a title. 185 00:11:26,870 --> 00:11:28,280 This will do nicely. 186 00:11:28,280 --> 00:11:31,550 After all, my nephew is a Ninth Rank warrior. 187 00:11:31,550 --> 00:11:35,290 What if you let him run away? You are so careless. 188 00:11:35,290 --> 00:11:37,230 Of course. 189 00:11:37,230 --> 00:11:40,450 Isn't this too much? 190 00:11:40,450 --> 00:11:41,830 Not at all. 191 00:11:41,830 --> 00:11:45,280 He's young and strong. What's wrong with having a little hardship? 192 00:11:45,280 --> 00:11:49,970 Moreover, if he misses this opportunity, he'll surely regret it later. 193 00:11:49,970 --> 00:11:53,210 Brother Xu, you are really wise. 194 00:11:53,210 --> 00:11:54,910 You flatter me. 195 00:11:54,910 --> 00:11:58,130 - This is all for my nephew's future. - Of course. 196 00:11:58,130 --> 00:12:00,030 It has nothing to do with what we just discussed*. (*being paid) 197 00:12:00,030 --> 00:12:02,024 That's beside the point. 198 00:12:02,024 --> 00:12:07,150 Ning Yan, you just stay inside and read the files. 199 00:12:07,150 --> 00:12:09,590 Don't waste my good intentions. 200 00:12:09,590 --> 00:12:12,230 Rest assured, no one will disturb you. 201 00:12:12,230 --> 00:12:15,850 I'll regularly check to ensure you have everything you need. 202 00:12:15,850 --> 00:12:21,710 Just stay in there and focus on reviewing the files. 203 00:12:23,710 --> 00:12:26,570 Okay, let's go! 204 00:12:28,230 --> 00:12:30,192 Have a drink. 205 00:12:38,330 --> 00:12:40,670 Today is the eleventh day of the third month. 206 00:12:40,670 --> 00:12:44,410 I spent yet another night buried in files. 207 00:12:44,410 --> 00:12:48,970 At this rate, I will become a government workhorse again. 208 00:12:48,970 --> 00:12:52,490 No, I can't just sit back and wait to die. 209 00:12:52,490 --> 00:12:55,290 Step one, escape. 210 00:12:55,290 --> 00:12:57,180 [Step One: Escape] 211 00:13:05,530 --> 00:13:07,108 Go back. 212 00:13:07,108 --> 00:13:10,510 Unexpectedly, my uncle has already sided with the enemy. 213 00:13:10,510 --> 00:13:14,950 But it doesn't matter. He can't watch me 24 hours a day. 214 00:13:20,770 --> 00:13:22,270 I am too naive. 215 00:13:22,270 --> 00:13:26,390 For money, my uncle would do anything. 216 00:13:26,390 --> 00:13:31,490 Before Constable Wang arrives, you are not allowed to leave. 217 00:13:31,490 --> 00:13:33,710 All right, I understand. 218 00:13:33,710 --> 00:13:36,870 Constable Wang is the real key to the problem. 219 00:13:37,490 --> 00:13:39,530 - Have a drink. - Let's go. 220 00:13:54,590 --> 00:13:56,430 Ning Yan, why are you sleeping here? 221 00:13:56,430 --> 00:13:58,990 Cover yourself with something. Don't catch a cold. 222 00:13:58,990 --> 00:14:02,550 After gradually gaining Constable Wang's trust, 223 00:14:02,550 --> 00:14:06,690 I've finally succeeded in getting him to lower his guard against me. 224 00:14:06,690 --> 00:14:11,250 All right. Now I'm going to carry out step two. 225 00:14:11,250 --> 00:14:12,610 Play the victim. 226 00:14:12,610 --> 00:14:16,750 I don't want to live anymore. Give me a quick end. 227 00:14:16,750 --> 00:14:21,570 Just kill me already! Grant me death! 228 00:14:24,930 --> 00:14:27,810 Just let me die! 229 00:14:27,810 --> 00:14:33,290 As expected, he softened and said to take me somewhere to relax. 230 00:14:33,970 --> 00:14:36,090 Let's go to the theater*. (*can also mean brothel or entertainment house) 231 00:14:38,550 --> 00:14:42,150 As a model young man, how could he bring me to a place like this? 232 00:14:42,150 --> 00:14:45,150 It's not in line with my refined nature. 233 00:14:47,410 --> 00:14:49,072 - Don't. - Ning Yan is rigid and unfeeling. 234 00:14:49,072 --> 00:14:50,720 Relax. 235 00:14:51,370 --> 00:14:54,250 Take this, Young Master. Let's enjoy life while we can. 236 00:14:54,250 --> 00:14:55,970 Thank you. 237 00:14:59,010 --> 00:15:00,890 I will restrain myself. 238 00:15:00,890 --> 00:15:02,160 On the 13th day of the third month, 239 00:15:02,160 --> 00:15:04,190 Constable Wang took me to the brothel to enjoy the music again. 240 00:15:04,190 --> 00:15:08,110 He might think I would fall for his tricks and be grateful to him. 241 00:15:08,110 --> 00:15:09,550 Isn't it just KTV*? (*karaoke bars) 242 00:15:09,550 --> 00:15:11,630 I'm too familiar with all these capitalist schemes. 243 00:15:11,630 --> 00:15:12,950 Trying to numb me, aren't you? 244 00:15:12,950 --> 00:15:15,090 Impossible. 245 00:15:18,410 --> 00:15:22,310 But after all, it's business socializing. There's no way around it. 246 00:15:26,710 --> 00:15:29,450 I have to mention that I picked up more taels. [On the 14th day of the third month, enjoy music at the brothel.] 247 00:15:29,450 --> 00:15:33,750 I find more lying around every day. Isn't this happening a little too often? 248 00:15:34,911 --> 00:15:37,630 Here. I'll drink again! [On the 15th day of the third month, enjoy music at the brothel.] 249 00:15:37,630 --> 00:15:40,590 And why does the quantity of taels increase every time I pick them up? 250 00:15:40,590 --> 00:15:43,310 This is even faster than making money doing business. 251 00:15:46,170 --> 00:15:48,990 Ning Yan, hurry up and review them. 252 00:15:48,990 --> 00:15:51,650 I'll take you out to have fun again in a couple of days. 253 00:15:51,650 --> 00:15:54,410 Okay, Boss, leave it to me. 254 00:15:54,410 --> 00:15:55,610 All right. 255 00:15:55,610 --> 00:15:58,010 Life has smoothed out my rough edges. [On the 16th day of the third month, enjoy music at the brothel.] 256 00:15:58,010 --> 00:16:00,730 I can't keep on like this anymore. 257 00:16:00,730 --> 00:16:02,630 But if I'm putting on a show, I may as well play the part until the end. 258 00:16:02,630 --> 00:16:07,250 Fitting in is the key to success in the workplace. [On the 19th day of the third month, enjoy music at the brothel.] 259 00:16:11,340 --> 00:16:15,243 [On the 20th day of the third month, enjoy music at the brothel] 260 00:16:16,561 --> 00:16:18,600 [Xu Residence] 261 00:16:23,740 --> 00:16:25,550 Father, please. 262 00:16:35,270 --> 00:16:37,330 Three taels and two mace? 263 00:16:37,330 --> 00:16:40,410 Father, why is there one tael less than last month? 264 00:16:40,410 --> 00:16:42,670 The money was just distributed, wasn't it? There are many social obligations. 265 00:16:42,670 --> 00:16:45,750 Next month, I will definitely give you more next month. 266 00:17:01,710 --> 00:17:03,950 That's all, it's all here. 267 00:17:05,530 --> 00:17:07,790 Fine, go in. 268 00:17:07,790 --> 00:17:10,090 Thank you, my dear wife. Thank you. 269 00:17:10,090 --> 00:17:11,990 Three taels and five mace. 270 00:17:16,650 --> 00:17:19,330 This is what I've earned from copying books and selling calligraphy. 271 00:17:19,990 --> 00:17:21,830 Five taels and two mace. 272 00:17:21,830 --> 00:17:25,470 Nian'er, you are excellent. Well done. 273 00:17:25,470 --> 00:17:28,050 Go in and get ready to eat. 274 00:17:46,050 --> 00:17:47,556 Is it filled with rocks? 275 00:17:53,490 --> 00:17:55,570 So many taels! 276 00:17:59,410 --> 00:18:01,290 Where did you get so many taels? 277 00:18:01,290 --> 00:18:04,910 Rewarded by the government office for reviewing files. 278 00:18:10,064 --> 00:18:11,110 Come on, let's eat. 279 00:18:11,110 --> 00:18:13,770 Thank you, dear wife. 280 00:18:17,830 --> 00:18:20,210 Here you are. 281 00:18:24,710 --> 00:18:25,740 Let's eat! 282 00:18:25,740 --> 00:18:30,630 Auntie, I contributed the most to the family budget, and this is all I get? 283 00:18:30,630 --> 00:18:32,290 If you don't want it, give it to me. 284 00:18:32,290 --> 00:18:35,230 Nian'er is going to take the imperial examination soon. 285 00:18:35,230 --> 00:18:36,730 He needs to nourish the brain. 286 00:18:36,730 --> 00:18:40,510 You two are both mere warriors. Just have some steamed buns. 287 00:18:43,860 --> 00:18:45,384 Nian‘er. 288 00:18:45,990 --> 00:18:50,070 Here, this is for you. 289 00:18:51,710 --> 00:18:53,630 Nian'er, what's wrong? 290 00:18:53,630 --> 00:18:56,010 Something on your mind? 291 00:18:57,470 --> 00:19:00,790 Nian'er, what are you thinking about? 292 00:19:07,850 --> 00:19:11,230 An elder from the academy has taken up a post in Qingzhou. 293 00:19:11,230 --> 00:19:14,670 Tomorrow, all of the students will gather to see him off and present him with a farewell poem. 294 00:19:14,670 --> 00:19:18,510 But I haven't written the farewell poem yet. 295 00:19:18,510 --> 00:19:20,190 If you can't write one, then don't. 296 00:19:20,190 --> 00:19:22,330 That elder is a great Confucian scholar, known throughout the world, 297 00:19:22,330 --> 00:19:24,010 and highly skilled in poetry. 298 00:19:24,010 --> 00:19:27,970 If I could earn his recognition, it would bring countless benefits. 299 00:19:27,970 --> 00:19:31,730 If I could have befriended this elder, 300 00:19:31,730 --> 00:19:34,150 perhaps I could have saved you from going to prison 301 00:19:34,150 --> 00:19:37,670 and you wouldn't have been left with no one to turn to. 302 00:19:37,670 --> 00:19:41,030 What a pity that second brother has no talent in poetry. 303 00:19:41,850 --> 00:19:43,650 Neither did your maternal grandfather. 304 00:19:43,650 --> 00:19:47,150 He only knew how to write essays and lacked any poetic talent. 305 00:19:47,150 --> 00:19:48,610 What's so funny? 306 00:19:48,610 --> 00:19:50,070 What does it have to do with my father? 307 00:19:50,070 --> 00:19:51,730 Is it my father's fault? 308 00:19:51,730 --> 00:19:55,230 If Nian'er could pass the imperial examination, that would all be thanks to our Li family. 309 00:19:55,230 --> 00:19:56,630 It's because he takes after me. 310 00:19:56,630 --> 00:19:58,450 Here, look at Ling Yin. 311 00:19:58,450 --> 00:20:03,390 She takes after your Xu family and hasn't even begun her studies. 312 00:20:03,390 --> 00:20:06,430 What are you laughing at? You're the same. 313 00:20:06,430 --> 00:20:10,370 Wait. Why are you blaming me when your son can't write a poem? 314 00:20:10,370 --> 00:20:12,350 You're not very quiet about it. 315 00:20:12,350 --> 00:20:13,550 Did I say something wrong about you? 316 00:20:13,550 --> 00:20:17,250 If you were cut out for studying, you wouldn't have learned martial arts back then. 317 00:20:17,250 --> 00:20:18,590 Wait, what's wrong with me learning martial arts? 318 00:20:18,590 --> 00:20:20,330 Are people who learn martial arts are ignorant? 319 00:20:20,330 --> 00:20:21,930 If no one learned martial arts, where did the constables come from? 320 00:20:21,930 --> 00:20:23,510 If I don't learn martial arts, who will review the files? 321 00:20:23,510 --> 00:20:26,570 - And who would solve so many cases? - Have I underestimated you? 322 00:20:26,570 --> 00:20:28,890 Ning Yan. 323 00:20:28,890 --> 00:20:31,730 Ru, let’s put this argument to rest for today. 324 00:20:31,730 --> 00:20:34,350 Later, I'll join you for an epic battle of three hundred rounds. 325 00:20:34,350 --> 00:20:36,124 Stop! 326 00:20:36,124 --> 00:20:38,130 Eat up. 327 00:20:38,730 --> 00:20:41,270 If you're capable, write a poem and let us hear it! 328 00:20:41,270 --> 00:20:43,430 Isn't it just a poem? 329 00:20:43,430 --> 00:20:44,990 "A lonely stranger in a foreign land.*" (*"Remembering My Brothers in Shandong on the Double Ninth Festival" by Wang Wei) 330 00:20:44,990 --> 00:20:46,610 "I double my thoughts of parents during the holidays." 331 00:20:46,610 --> 00:20:49,250 - Is it a poem? - Yes, it is. Let's eat! 332 00:20:49,250 --> 00:20:51,830 "A lonely stranger in a foreign land." 333 00:20:51,830 --> 00:20:55,210 "I double my thoughts of parents during the holidays." 334 00:20:59,730 --> 00:21:02,090 "A lonely stranger..." 335 00:21:02,090 --> 00:21:04,390 "in a foreign land." 336 00:21:04,390 --> 00:21:06,870 "I double my thoughts of parents..." 337 00:21:06,870 --> 00:21:08,890 "during the holidays." 338 00:21:08,890 --> 00:21:10,310 That's a wonderful poem! 339 00:21:10,310 --> 00:21:12,930 It is simply marvelous! 340 00:21:12,930 --> 00:21:17,970 Y-You! Since when could you create poems? 341 00:21:17,970 --> 00:21:20,290 When did I ever say I didn't know how to write poetry? 342 00:21:20,290 --> 00:21:21,750 Is this poem good? 343 00:21:21,750 --> 00:21:23,790 - Is it good? - It's very artistic. 344 00:21:23,790 --> 00:21:26,350 Oh, my. After all this talk, 345 00:21:26,350 --> 00:21:29,430 the one who's potential to be a scholar in our family is Ning Yan. 346 00:21:29,430 --> 00:21:31,150 Had I known, I would have sent you to study, 347 00:21:31,150 --> 00:21:34,170 and let Ci Jiu go learn martial arts. 348 00:21:34,870 --> 00:21:37,670 But the poem is created by Ning Yan. 349 00:21:37,670 --> 00:21:39,270 Just admire it. 350 00:21:39,270 --> 00:21:41,910 Ci Jiu, do not claim it as your own work. 351 00:21:41,910 --> 00:21:44,150 This is not what a scholar should do, right? 352 00:21:44,150 --> 00:21:47,110 What's the point of doing so? 353 00:21:47,110 --> 00:21:48,810 Elder Brother*, lend me this poem. (*honorifics used for older male cousin) 354 00:21:48,810 --> 00:21:51,710 I will certainly credit you as the poet. 355 00:21:56,770 --> 00:22:00,230 Elder Brother, eat some more. Eat more meat. 356 00:22:00,230 --> 00:22:02,040 Those who learn martial arts should eat more meat. 357 00:22:02,040 --> 00:22:03,750 Here. 358 00:22:03,750 --> 00:22:05,572 I'll feed you. 359 00:22:06,250 --> 00:22:08,150 Enough! Fine, you win! 360 00:22:08,150 --> 00:22:11,070 Just take this poem. 361 00:22:11,070 --> 00:22:13,270 Take it and show off. 362 00:22:13,270 --> 00:22:14,912 Good. 363 00:22:16,570 --> 00:22:18,890 "A lonely stranger..." 364 00:22:18,890 --> 00:22:21,070 "in a foreign land." 365 00:22:21,070 --> 00:22:23,710 "I double my thoughts of parents..." 366 00:22:23,710 --> 00:22:26,510 "during the holidays." 367 00:22:26,510 --> 00:22:28,870 Excellent poem. 368 00:22:28,870 --> 00:22:32,130 Elder Brother, what about the last three lines? 369 00:22:35,830 --> 00:22:39,150 I haven't finished reviewing the files. I'm going back. 370 00:22:40,950 --> 00:22:44,190 Let me accompany you. 371 00:22:46,670 --> 00:22:49,950 Any scholars willing to compose a poem 372 00:22:49,950 --> 00:22:53,190 to bid farewell to Master Zi Yang? [Zhang Shen, Head of Yunlu Academy, Fourth Rank Nobleman] 373 00:22:53,190 --> 00:22:55,610 Brother Que Zhi, even your poem was rejected. [Yang Gong, Head of Yunlu Academy, Fourth Rank Nobleman] 374 00:22:55,610 --> 00:22:58,270 Let's not go up there and embarrass ourselves. 375 00:23:00,370 --> 00:23:03,510 Sir, I have a poem. 376 00:23:04,410 --> 00:23:07,470 "A lonely stranger in a foreign land." 377 00:23:07,470 --> 00:23:11,330 "I double my thoughts of parents during the holidays." 378 00:23:12,410 --> 00:23:15,750 "Do not worry that no one will understand you on the road ahead*" (*"A Farwell to Wang Lun" by Li Bai) 379 00:23:15,750 --> 00:23:20,090 "under heaven, who wouldn’t recognize your greatness?" 380 00:23:26,800 --> 00:23:28,548 Excellent poem! [Li Mu Bai, Head of Yunlu Academy, Fourth Rank Nobleman] 381 00:23:28,548 --> 00:23:31,330 - What an excellent poem! - Excellent. 382 00:23:31,330 --> 00:23:33,070 Excellent. 383 00:23:33,070 --> 00:23:34,210 What an excellent poem! 384 00:23:34,210 --> 00:23:36,010 "Do not worry that no one will understand you on the road ahead" 385 00:23:36,010 --> 00:23:39,130 "under heaven, who wouldn’t recognize your greatness?" 386 00:23:39,870 --> 00:23:40,910 Ci Jiu. 387 00:23:40,910 --> 00:23:43,730 Why is this poem only half completed? 388 00:23:43,730 --> 00:23:45,110 This poem is only half completed. 389 00:23:45,110 --> 00:23:48,610 - Only half completed? - No problem. 390 00:23:48,610 --> 00:23:50,530 No problem, it's fine. 391 00:23:51,350 --> 00:23:54,830 Even half a poem is already astonishing like a heavenly being. 392 00:23:54,830 --> 00:23:58,550 Xu Ci Jiu, did you give this poem a title? 393 00:23:58,550 --> 00:23:59,650 No. 394 00:23:59,650 --> 00:24:00,890 Then we should call it, 395 00:24:00,890 --> 00:24:05,730 "Mianyang Pavilion Bids Yang Gong Farewell on His Journey to Qingzhou." 396 00:24:07,490 --> 00:24:11,490 "Do not worry that no one will understand you on the road ahead" 397 00:24:11,490 --> 00:24:16,650 "under heaven, who wouldn’t recognize your greatness?" 398 00:24:16,650 --> 00:24:19,630 He has tied the poem and his name together. 399 00:24:19,630 --> 00:24:21,670 He's so lucky. 400 00:24:21,670 --> 00:24:25,210 Upon first hearing this poem, indeed it's so artistic. 401 00:24:25,210 --> 00:24:28,930 This poem will surely be passed down through the ages. 402 00:24:30,010 --> 00:24:32,690 Xu Ci Jiu, come here. 403 00:24:33,890 --> 00:24:35,590 What is wrong, Headmaster? 404 00:24:35,590 --> 00:24:37,510 Why haven't you 405 00:24:37,510 --> 00:24:39,470 presented any good poems to me before today? 406 00:24:39,470 --> 00:24:42,310 Actually, I'm not the one who created this poem, 407 00:24:42,310 --> 00:24:43,550 but by someone else. 408 00:24:43,550 --> 00:24:46,190 Who is it? Is it one of our academy's scholars? 409 00:24:46,190 --> 00:24:48,110 - It's my cousin. - Your cousin? 410 00:24:48,110 --> 00:24:50,230 Why haven't you mentioned this to me before? 411 00:24:50,230 --> 00:24:52,870 What is his name? Who did he study under? 412 00:24:52,870 --> 00:24:54,110 My cousin's name is Xu Ning Yan. 413 00:24:54,110 --> 00:24:57,590 He has been studying the classics at home and doesn't have a master yet. 414 00:25:01,570 --> 00:25:02,570 - Come here. - Sit down. 415 00:25:02,570 --> 00:25:04,204 - Take a seat. - Sit, sit. 416 00:25:04,204 --> 00:25:05,856 Take a seat. 417 00:25:05,856 --> 00:25:07,290 Have some tea. 418 00:25:07,290 --> 00:25:11,190 Well, I suddenly have the desire to accept a new disciple today. 419 00:25:11,190 --> 00:25:13,790 I have nothing to do today, why don't you take me to your home 420 00:25:13,790 --> 00:25:15,750 and introduce me to your cousin. 421 00:25:15,750 --> 00:25:18,550 Xu Ci Jiu, where does your cousin live? 422 00:25:18,550 --> 00:25:20,030 I want to pay him a visit, 423 00:25:20,030 --> 00:25:22,950 have a long discussion with him, and share chess strategies. 424 00:25:22,950 --> 00:25:24,790 How can the art of chess be a mainstream pursuit? 425 00:25:24,790 --> 00:25:26,950 A scholar must first learn the profound principles, 426 00:25:26,950 --> 00:25:29,310 understand strategic essays and political discussions, and cultivate himself to bring harmony to the family. 427 00:25:29,310 --> 00:25:30,510 Masters. 428 00:25:30,510 --> 00:25:34,270 My cousin is not a scholar, but a warrior. 429 00:25:34,270 --> 00:25:36,130 Warrior? 430 00:25:38,090 --> 00:25:39,270 What are you laughing at? 431 00:25:39,270 --> 00:25:40,430 You lousy chess player! 432 00:25:40,430 --> 00:25:44,230 Against Wei Yuan, you've never won. 433 00:25:44,230 --> 00:25:46,470 You shameless old scoundrel! Shut up. 434 00:25:46,470 --> 00:25:48,470 Don't mention Wei Yuan in front of me. 435 00:25:48,470 --> 00:25:51,650 I have always cherished talents. 436 00:25:51,650 --> 00:25:54,590 I have decided to accept this student. 437 00:25:54,590 --> 00:25:56,570 You just covet his poems. 438 00:25:56,570 --> 00:25:57,750 You shameless old scoundrel! 439 00:25:57,750 --> 00:26:00,310 With one breath of my righteous energy, I'll bring you down! 440 00:26:00,310 --> 00:26:01,670 Fine, who is afraid? 441 00:26:01,670 --> 00:26:03,850 I have the strength of an army to burn you to death. 442 00:26:03,850 --> 00:26:06,250 - I'll beat you to death. - I'm not afraid of you. 443 00:26:24,670 --> 00:26:26,930 That's impressive! 444 00:26:30,950 --> 00:26:32,710 Second Uncle, are you all right? Second Uncle? 445 00:26:32,710 --> 00:26:34,950 I'm fine. Nothing is wrong. 446 00:26:34,950 --> 00:26:37,150 I'm totally fine. 447 00:26:41,770 --> 00:26:44,670 Nice, there's an improvement. 448 00:26:46,450 --> 00:26:48,710 But if you want to go further, 449 00:26:48,710 --> 00:26:51,270 then you must reach the Qi Refining Stage. 450 00:26:51,270 --> 00:26:52,590 Qi Refining Stage? 451 00:26:52,590 --> 00:26:56,050 This Qi Refining Stage is different from the Essence Refining Stage. 452 00:26:56,050 --> 00:26:58,130 To reach the eighth-grade Qi Refining Stage, 453 00:26:58,130 --> 00:27:00,670 one must use the Cleansing Marrow Elixir for nourishment 454 00:27:00,670 --> 00:27:04,530 or find a Spirit Refining Stage master 455 00:27:04,530 --> 00:27:06,770 to enlighten you. 456 00:27:15,510 --> 00:27:17,590 Sure, sure. 457 00:27:22,930 --> 00:27:27,650 Back in the day, during the Battle of Linyuan Pass, 458 00:27:27,650 --> 00:27:31,410 I risked my life on the battlefield, barely managed to earn a few military merits. 459 00:27:31,410 --> 00:27:35,270 Only then was I able to ask a master from the army to open my Heavenly Gate for me. 460 00:27:35,270 --> 00:27:38,810 But now, in this era of peace and prosperity, how can one gain military merits? 461 00:27:38,810 --> 00:27:40,930 How can one reach the Qi Refining Stage? 462 00:27:40,930 --> 00:27:41,930 That's true... 463 00:27:41,930 --> 00:27:46,570 Do you have to reach the realm of refining qi before marring? 464 00:27:48,330 --> 00:27:49,710 I am getting old. 465 00:27:49,710 --> 00:27:54,110 My only wish is to see you take a wife and have children. 466 00:27:54,110 --> 00:27:56,790 Only then would you truly honor your late parents. 467 00:27:56,790 --> 00:27:58,090 No, wait. 468 00:27:58,090 --> 00:28:00,910 What does reaching the Qi Refining Stage have to do with marriage and having children? 469 00:28:00,910 --> 00:28:02,530 Of course, it has everything to do with it! 470 00:28:02,530 --> 00:28:04,650 If you marry and have children 471 00:28:04,650 --> 00:28:06,050 while still in the Essence Refining Stage, 472 00:28:06,050 --> 00:28:09,130 you’ll be stuck at that level for life. 473 00:28:09,130 --> 00:28:12,800 The path of martial arts will become as insurmountable as a heavenly chasm. 474 00:28:13,610 --> 00:28:16,040 Is there no other way? 475 00:28:16,730 --> 00:28:18,520 Actually... 476 00:28:19,840 --> 00:28:21,900 yes. 477 00:28:22,470 --> 00:28:25,370 - Just throw money at it. - Throw money at it? 478 00:28:25,370 --> 00:28:29,570 That Marrow Cleansing Elixir and hiring a master... these can all be solved with money. 479 00:28:29,570 --> 00:28:32,450 Second Uncle, give me back my money! I want to reach the Qi Refining Stage. 480 00:28:32,450 --> 00:28:35,030 I want to marry and have children. 481 00:28:35,030 --> 00:28:36,610 When did I ever take your money? 482 00:28:36,610 --> 00:28:39,670 Didn’t you just say you were saving it for me? Well, now I want to withdraw it, so hand it over! 483 00:28:39,670 --> 00:28:41,610 Didn’t I already use it to pay the monthly allowance? 484 00:28:41,610 --> 00:28:42,890 You’re not hiding it in your shoe anymore. I just saw it. 485 00:28:42,890 --> 00:28:44,050 When have I hidden anything in my shoes? 486 00:28:44,050 --> 00:28:45,650 I don't have money. Stop talking nonsense. 487 00:28:45,650 --> 00:28:48,230 Let me ask you how could I do such a thing? 488 00:28:48,230 --> 00:28:49,730 Don't ruin my reputation. 489 00:28:49,730 --> 00:28:51,590 I want to take a wife and have children. 490 00:28:51,590 --> 00:28:55,390 Father. I've almost finished harvesting. 491 00:28:55,390 --> 00:28:56,890 The weather is so good today. 492 00:28:56,890 --> 00:28:59,070 Why don't you take Ling Yin and me out for a walk later? 493 00:28:59,070 --> 00:29:00,530 I have things to do. 494 00:29:00,530 --> 00:29:02,970 What will you do? Go drinking with your colleagues again? 495 00:29:02,970 --> 00:29:04,070 You have a lot of money. 496 00:29:04,070 --> 00:29:09,610 No, no. I have official business. It's a matter of duty. 497 00:29:09,610 --> 00:29:12,350 Ling Yue, you are the same, running off every other day. 498 00:29:12,350 --> 00:29:14,330 Isn't this home suitable enough for you? 499 00:29:14,330 --> 00:29:16,890 That's not it, Mother. 500 00:29:16,890 --> 00:29:20,050 I-I saw that the flour jar at home is almost empty, 501 00:29:20,050 --> 00:29:22,530 so I want to go out to buy some. 502 00:29:22,530 --> 00:29:24,770 Let Ning Yan accompany you. 503 00:29:24,770 --> 00:29:29,110 Me? I need to review the files, I-I can't leave if Constable Wang isn't with me. 504 00:29:29,110 --> 00:29:30,750 Stand right there. 505 00:29:30,750 --> 00:29:32,950 Do you want me to ground you again? 506 00:29:32,950 --> 00:29:34,830 Bring me the locks! 507 00:29:34,830 --> 00:29:36,484 Wait! 508 00:29:37,410 --> 00:29:39,730 Ladies, let's go. 509 00:29:40,970 --> 00:29:44,010 Dou Ding, climb aboard. 510 00:29:44,010 --> 00:29:45,450 Up! 511 00:29:45,450 --> 00:29:48,090 - Come back early. - Be careful. 512 00:29:49,850 --> 00:29:52,330 Come back early. 513 00:29:55,533 --> 00:29:57,488 [Picture Book] 514 00:29:57,488 --> 00:30:00,811 [The Dashing Swordsman Gu Ruohan] 515 00:30:02,990 --> 00:30:05,610 Xiao Dou Ding'er, Dou Ding'er. 516 00:30:05,610 --> 00:30:09,070 You can't eat anymore. You've already had two. 517 00:30:11,030 --> 00:30:14,850 Sister! Sister, take care of her. 518 00:30:16,985 --> 00:30:18,170 [The Dashing Swordsman Gu Ruohan] 519 00:30:18,170 --> 00:30:20,130 How much have you eaten already? 520 00:30:20,130 --> 00:30:21,610 Let's go, you can eat more tomorrow. 521 00:30:21,610 --> 00:30:23,010 - Kids. - Everyone come over here. 522 00:30:23,010 --> 00:30:26,630 - What flavor do you want? - Give me the one at the end. 523 00:30:26,630 --> 00:30:28,130 - Here you go. - Here, take it. 524 00:30:28,130 --> 00:30:29,650 - Let's go. - Come again soon. 525 00:30:29,650 --> 00:30:33,830 Carefully! You've finished another one. 526 00:30:33,830 --> 00:30:35,910 Sister, thank you. 527 00:30:35,910 --> 00:30:38,690 Without you, I wouldn't stand a chance with this little foodie. 528 00:30:38,690 --> 00:30:43,010 She's clever, knowing you would spoil her. 529 00:30:43,010 --> 00:30:46,330 By the way, I noticed you were at that bookstall for a long time. 530 00:30:46,330 --> 00:30:47,932 What were you looking at? 531 00:30:48,850 --> 00:30:51,150 Oh, they had some collections of calligraphy and poetry. 532 00:30:51,150 --> 00:30:53,530 While I’m not a scholar like Second Brother, 533 00:30:53,530 --> 00:30:56,000 I do enjoy admiring a touch of elegance and refinement. 534 00:30:56,510 --> 00:30:58,810 You also like poems? 535 00:30:58,810 --> 00:31:00,630 Not exactly. 536 00:31:00,630 --> 00:31:04,730 Those poetry collections aren’t even as good as the poem you casually created. 537 00:31:06,090 --> 00:31:10,270 By the way, Elder Brother, when did you start creating poems? 538 00:31:10,270 --> 00:31:12,710 You changed into a completely different person. 539 00:31:12,710 --> 00:31:16,190 The you of the past never created poems. 540 00:31:21,490 --> 00:31:24,010 Then, what did I do before? 541 00:31:24,010 --> 00:31:26,790 - I don't know. - You don't know? 542 00:31:26,790 --> 00:31:29,070 Before, you were always quiet and kept to yourself. 543 00:31:29,070 --> 00:31:33,250 Father would call you several times, and you were unwilling to eat with us. 544 00:31:34,330 --> 00:31:37,150 But now, you eat the most, 545 00:31:37,150 --> 00:31:39,190 and even have the nerve to talk back to Mother. 546 00:31:39,190 --> 00:31:41,480 How unruly! 547 00:31:42,250 --> 00:31:45,690 But the new you feel like family to us. 548 00:31:51,210 --> 00:31:53,450 Candied hawthorns for sale! 549 00:31:53,450 --> 00:31:55,010 Sweet candied hawthorns! 550 00:31:55,010 --> 00:31:57,630 Elder Brother, candied hawthorns! 551 00:31:57,630 --> 00:31:59,870 How can you still be hungry? 552 00:31:59,870 --> 00:32:01,710 It's useless turning to him to get some. 553 00:32:01,710 --> 00:32:04,410 Candied hawthorns are so sweet, don't you want your teeth? 554 00:32:04,410 --> 00:32:06,870 How about this? Beg me. 555 00:32:06,870 --> 00:32:09,750 I'm begging you, Elder Brother. 556 00:32:10,530 --> 00:32:13,670 All right, I will go buy some for you. Wait here. 557 00:32:21,110 --> 00:32:23,510 - Look. - Butterfly! 558 00:32:29,890 --> 00:32:31,610 - Look over there. - Butterfly. 559 00:32:31,610 --> 00:32:34,790 - Over there. - Butterfly. 560 00:32:36,770 --> 00:32:38,924 Butterfly. 561 00:32:40,400 --> 00:32:42,280 Look. 562 00:32:45,900 --> 00:32:48,180 [Zhou Li, Son of Minister Zhou of the Ministry of Revenue] 563 00:32:50,930 --> 00:32:54,050 I want to swing. Push me. 564 00:33:07,550 --> 00:33:10,250 Don't go, Sister. I will catch the butterfly for you. 565 00:33:10,250 --> 00:33:13,690 - You don't need to catch them. - We must catch it. 566 00:33:13,690 --> 00:33:16,490 Where are you going? 567 00:33:16,490 --> 00:33:18,770 You're a bad guy! 568 00:33:18,770 --> 00:33:21,170 Little girl, I caught the butterfly for you. 569 00:33:21,170 --> 00:33:22,490 Take a look. 570 00:33:22,490 --> 00:33:25,410 - It's dead. - Don't be afraid. 571 00:33:31,450 --> 00:33:33,450 - Don't move. - Come on, come to me. 572 00:33:33,450 --> 00:33:35,810 Come to me, hurry. 573 00:33:36,810 --> 00:33:41,990 Candied hawthorns for sale! 574 00:33:41,990 --> 00:33:44,970 Sweet candied hawthorns! 575 00:33:44,970 --> 00:33:47,116 Where are they? 576 00:33:47,116 --> 00:33:48,970 What's going on? 577 00:33:48,970 --> 00:33:50,950 What have I taught you? 578 00:33:50,950 --> 00:33:53,150 Be tenderhearted toward women, understand? 579 00:33:53,150 --> 00:33:57,550 And you, they wanted a live butterfly, yet you brought them a dead one. 580 00:33:57,550 --> 00:33:59,230 Learn from me. 581 00:34:01,290 --> 00:34:03,330 Excuse me, please make way. 582 00:34:03,330 --> 00:34:05,228 Little girl. 583 00:34:06,090 --> 00:34:08,376 Move! 584 00:34:08,376 --> 00:34:10,220 Let's go! 585 00:34:10,220 --> 00:34:12,048 Brother. 586 00:34:13,730 --> 00:34:15,570 Dou Ding, don't be afraid. I am here. 587 00:34:15,570 --> 00:34:17,910 - This is for you. - Elder Brother. 588 00:34:17,910 --> 00:34:20,890 Ling Yue, take Ling Yin away. 589 00:34:20,890 --> 00:34:22,490 Go! 590 00:34:25,970 --> 00:34:27,150 Young Master, Young Master. 591 00:34:27,150 --> 00:34:29,490 I apologize. I got too carried away earlier. Truly, I’m very sorry. 592 00:34:29,490 --> 00:34:31,830 - Your clothes are ruined. - Let go. 593 00:34:32,690 --> 00:34:33,744 What happened? What's going on? 594 00:34:33,744 --> 00:34:36,164 So many people. 595 00:34:36,164 --> 00:34:38,950 Come on, let's go to the government office. 596 00:34:38,950 --> 00:34:42,110 Young Master, my uncle is Xu Ping Zhi, an Imperial Sword Guard. 597 00:34:42,110 --> 00:34:43,570 The two just now are my younger sisters. 598 00:34:43,570 --> 00:34:45,210 I wonder how they offended you. 599 00:34:45,210 --> 00:34:47,376 Xu Ping Zhi? 600 00:34:47,376 --> 00:34:51,250 The one who lost the tax taels. 601 00:34:51,250 --> 00:34:53,770 Exactly, it seems you know my uncle. 602 00:34:53,770 --> 00:34:56,430 Then it's good. I will bring my uncle and visit you another day. 603 00:34:56,430 --> 00:34:58,630 You! 604 00:34:58,630 --> 00:35:01,570 Take him down for me. Now! 605 00:35:09,570 --> 00:35:11,950 Who beats the drum to seek justice? 606 00:35:11,950 --> 00:35:14,410 - Ling Yue. - Uncle Wang, Elder Brother is in trouble. 607 00:35:14,410 --> 00:35:15,650 Please save him now. 608 00:35:15,650 --> 00:35:17,170 Also, go inform my father. 609 00:35:17,170 --> 00:35:19,610 He's at Li Bai Hu's place drinking. 610 00:35:31,890 --> 00:35:35,590 Young Master, my cousins and I only had a verbal disagreement with you. 611 00:35:35,590 --> 00:35:37,530 Does it really justify taking lives? 612 00:35:37,530 --> 00:35:40,610 Sever the tendons in his hands and legs. 613 00:36:21,870 --> 00:36:25,424 Don't come any closer or I'll kill him. 614 00:36:26,210 --> 00:36:30,250 You... Do you know who I am? 615 00:36:30,250 --> 00:36:31,710 I don't care who you are. 616 00:36:31,710 --> 00:36:35,010 Let me tell you something, even a common man has his limits. 617 00:36:35,010 --> 00:36:37,250 Once a common man gets angry, I- 618 00:36:37,250 --> 00:36:38,930 Stop! 619 00:36:38,930 --> 00:36:40,590 Make way. 620 00:36:40,590 --> 00:36:45,570 Who dares to commit violence on the streets right in front of the Changle County Government Office? 621 00:36:48,170 --> 00:36:49,790 Arrest him at once! 622 00:36:49,790 --> 00:36:54,710 I will certainly make him suffer a thousand deaths by a thousand cuts. 623 00:37:01,330 --> 00:37:03,410 - Take them all away. - Yes. 624 00:37:06,350 --> 00:37:09,010 What is the meaning of this? Let go of me! 625 00:37:09,850 --> 00:37:12,030 - Let go of me. - Why did you provoke him? 626 00:37:12,030 --> 00:37:14,870 He's the son of Vice Minister of Revenue. 627 00:37:16,490 --> 00:37:18,216 Have you lost your mind? 628 00:37:18,216 --> 00:37:20,250 Don't you know who I am? 629 00:37:21,270 --> 00:37:24,270 I am terrible with faces. I don't know who you are. 630 00:37:24,270 --> 00:37:27,070 If you have something to say, go talk to the county magistrate yourself. 631 00:37:27,070 --> 00:37:28,250 Go, go! Everyone follow me. 632 00:37:28,250 --> 00:37:29,810 How dare you? 633 00:37:29,810 --> 00:37:32,030 - Let go of me! - Go, go. 634 00:37:35,390 --> 00:37:36,470 Have you informed my uncle? 635 00:37:36,470 --> 00:37:39,930 I've already sent for him. Quick! Think of a plan. 636 00:37:39,930 --> 00:37:42,032 Let's talk when we get back to the government office. 637 00:37:42,032 --> 00:37:44,850 You really are good at causing trouble. 638 00:37:45,760 --> 00:37:46,900 [Upright and Aboveboard] 639 00:37:46,904 --> 00:37:48,570 Elder Brother. 640 00:37:49,510 --> 00:37:50,630 Where's Ling Yin? 641 00:37:50,630 --> 00:37:54,430 She was a bit frightened and is sleeping in the side hall. 642 00:37:54,430 --> 00:37:55,944 Sir. 643 00:37:55,944 --> 00:37:58,210 Take your sister to the back hall. Don't come out no matter what. 644 00:37:58,210 --> 00:38:00,070 Yes, let's go. 645 00:38:01,750 --> 00:38:04,330 Who said you could go? Stop right there! 646 00:38:04,330 --> 00:38:05,910 Leave. 647 00:38:05,910 --> 00:38:08,030 This is Young Master Zhou. 648 00:38:08,030 --> 00:38:09,910 Is Minister Zhou well? 649 00:38:09,910 --> 00:38:13,430 He attempted to murder me on the street. Seize him. 650 00:38:13,430 --> 00:38:17,570 You're exaggerating, Young Master Zhou. This is merely a small deal. 651 00:38:17,570 --> 00:38:18,690 We are all on the same side. 652 00:38:18,690 --> 00:38:20,930 You are generous, please don't stoop to the level of someone of lower status. 653 00:38:20,930 --> 00:38:23,190 Don't waste my time with this act. 654 00:38:23,190 --> 00:38:25,290 Are you going to arrest him or not? 655 00:38:25,290 --> 00:38:27,070 You're not going to arrest him? 656 00:38:27,070 --> 00:38:29,410 Fine, I'll arrest him myself. 657 00:38:29,410 --> 00:38:31,330 Men, bring me that punk! 658 00:38:31,330 --> 00:38:32,810 Young Master Zhou, don't do it. 659 00:38:32,810 --> 00:38:36,870 I am an imperial official and will handle matters according to the regulations. 660 00:38:36,870 --> 00:38:38,370 Men. 661 00:38:40,730 --> 00:38:46,520 I have an accusation accusing you of bullying respectable women. 662 00:38:46,520 --> 00:38:49,790 The plaintiff is Xu Ling Yue. 663 00:38:52,050 --> 00:38:55,250 Young Master Zhou, may I have a word with you? 664 00:38:57,250 --> 00:39:03,770 Young Master Zhou, during the Year of Officials Appraisal, if a royal complaint is filed, 665 00:39:03,770 --> 00:39:08,910 it could reflect poorly on Vice Minister Zhou, don’t you agree? 666 00:39:08,910 --> 00:39:10,390 Get lost. 667 00:39:10,390 --> 00:39:11,870 Jiu Zhi, are you all right? 668 00:39:11,870 --> 00:39:14,450 What are you waiting for? Arrest him. 669 00:39:14,450 --> 00:39:16,000 Zhou Li. 670 00:39:17,450 --> 00:39:22,470 Assaulting someone from the county government office. Guards, seize him! 671 00:39:22,490 --> 00:39:26,170 You! How dare you lay a hand on me! 672 00:39:29,070 --> 00:39:30,470 Guess whether I would dare or not. 673 00:39:30,470 --> 00:39:32,210 Fine! 674 00:39:32,210 --> 00:39:35,950 Just a mere county magistrate, you're bold! 675 00:39:40,470 --> 00:39:44,390 Tell my father that someone dares to look down on him. 676 00:39:44,390 --> 00:39:46,070 Yes. 677 00:39:48,870 --> 00:39:50,110 Terrible. 678 00:39:50,110 --> 00:39:53,050 Zhou Li might be calling for help. 679 00:39:53,050 --> 00:39:55,730 It seems today you can't escape. 680 00:39:56,430 --> 00:39:57,590 Leave now. 681 00:39:57,590 --> 00:39:59,640 I will send someone to escort you out of the city. 682 00:39:59,640 --> 00:40:02,290 The farther you escape, the better. Leave. 683 00:40:02,290 --> 00:40:05,010 If I leave, what will happen to my uncle's family? 684 00:40:05,010 --> 00:40:07,710 What's the point of thinking so much now? 685 00:40:07,710 --> 00:40:09,610 Just escape. 686 00:40:18,810 --> 00:40:21,430 Boss, lend me a tael. 687 00:40:21,430 --> 00:40:25,070 A tael? That's a fortune! 688 00:40:26,870 --> 00:40:28,990 I'm afraid I don't have one. 689 00:40:29,830 --> 00:40:32,590 That's all. It should be enough for you. 690 00:40:32,590 --> 00:40:35,330 It's enough. Ride a horse and get to my house. 691 00:40:35,330 --> 00:40:37,090 Look for a book inside the cabinet beside my bed. 692 00:40:37,090 --> 00:40:39,110 A blue-covered book. Don't take the wrong one. 693 00:40:39,110 --> 00:40:40,520 Once you get the book, go to the Astronomy Bureau. 694 00:40:40,520 --> 00:40:43,110 Find a woman named Cai Wei and deliver a message for me. 695 00:40:43,110 --> 00:40:45,628 "Xu Qi An is in trouble, rescue him immediately." 696 00:40:45,628 --> 00:40:47,080 All right. 697 00:40:47,570 --> 00:40:52,390 Wait, can someone like me go to the Astronomy Bureau? 698 00:40:52,390 --> 00:40:56,390 If something happens to me, no one will return this tael to you. 699 00:40:57,690 --> 00:41:01,170 Once it is done, you can have my entire salary next month. 700 00:41:03,470 --> 00:41:07,010 Money is not important. 701 00:41:07,010 --> 00:41:09,290 But remember to pay me back. 702 00:41:12,144 --> 00:41:13,230 - Yellow? - Blue. 703 00:41:13,230 --> 00:41:14,784 Blue, okay. 704 00:41:20,080 --> 00:41:21,804 Elder Brother. 705 00:41:24,070 --> 00:41:33,970 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 706 00:41:35,790 --> 00:41:38,650 Don't worry, I am here. 707 00:41:41,850 --> 00:41:43,890 Young Master Zhou, Please calm down. 708 00:41:43,890 --> 00:41:45,870 Actually, it's not a big deal. 709 00:41:45,870 --> 00:41:49,090 How about I cane that punk twenty times to vent your anger? 710 00:41:49,090 --> 00:41:51,930 If that's not enough, I'll give him fifty. 711 00:41:51,930 --> 00:41:54,810 - I want him dead. - You… 712 00:41:57,290 --> 00:41:58,590 The Ministry of Justice is here to arrest the criminal. 713 00:41:58,590 --> 00:42:00,090 Bystanders, step aside. 714 00:42:00,090 --> 00:42:02,210 If anyone interferes, 715 00:42:02,850 --> 00:42:04,790 will be punished for the same crime. 716 00:42:05,950 --> 00:42:08,930 Ministry of Justice? 717 00:42:08,970 --> 00:42:10,532 Xu Qi An 718 00:42:10,532 --> 00:42:11,750 You! 719 00:42:11,750 --> 00:42:15,750 Xu Qi An. Don't pretend you can't hear me. Come out. 720 00:42:19,828 --> 00:42:21,012 Take him down. 721 00:42:21,012 --> 00:42:23,096 Elder Brother. 722 00:42:23,096 --> 00:42:24,170 - Official. - Xiao Yue! 723 00:42:24,170 --> 00:42:26,570 He humiliated me first, Elder Brother only stepped in to stop him. 724 00:42:26,570 --> 00:42:29,070 Why would he be punished? 725 00:42:31,250 --> 00:42:34,230 Whether he's guilty or not, I will make the judgment. 726 00:42:34,230 --> 00:42:35,290 Step aside! 727 00:42:35,290 --> 00:42:37,210 - Official. - Sister! 728 00:42:37,910 --> 00:42:42,020 'I'm Just a Commoner' - GAI 729 00:42:42,020 --> 00:42:45,368 ♫ I'm just a mere mortal under the sky ♫ 730 00:42:45,368 --> 00:42:48,728 ♫ Countless people talking my ignorance ♫ 731 00:42:48,728 --> 00:42:52,720 ♫ I aspire to fly high ♫ 732 00:42:53,488 --> 00:42:55,958 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 733 00:42:55,958 --> 00:42:59,348 ♫ Witness how the gavel untangles countless conflicted hearts ♫ 734 00:42:59,348 --> 00:43:02,788 ♫ Looking back, it's like one of those story plots ♫ 735 00:43:02,788 --> 00:43:06,220 ♫ I will become a thing of the past ♫ 736 00:43:07,208 --> 00:43:10,648 ♫ The dark clouds part to see the sunset ♫ 737 00:43:10,648 --> 00:43:14,168 ♫ See how much truth remains in the end ♫ 738 00:43:14,168 --> 00:43:17,475 ♫ Turning back to resolve the problem ♫ 739 00:43:17,475 --> 00:43:21,700 ♫ This unique me is still a commoner ♫ 740 00:43:21,700 --> 00:43:23,888 ♫ Aim to break the rules before moving on ♫ 741 00:43:23,888 --> 00:43:25,540 ♫ Master the exceptional skills ♫ 742 00:43:25,540 --> 00:43:27,249 ♫ I bid farewell to those who stand in my way ♫ 743 00:43:27,249 --> 00:43:28,905 ♫ Never mind the vast smog ♫ 744 00:43:28,905 --> 00:43:30,593 ♫ I utilize every mean ♫ 745 00:43:30,593 --> 00:43:32,275 ♫ With a lift of my arm, I open court in the heavens ♫ 746 00:43:32,275 --> 00:43:33,748 ♫ When I stand to write, I check attendance again ♫ 747 00:43:33,748 --> 00:43:35,632 ♫ He worships me as a spirit in heaven ♫ 748 00:43:35,632 --> 00:43:37,290 ♫ I'm curious about what you covet ♫ 749 00:43:37,290 --> 00:43:38,928 ♫ I accidentally uncovered a secret ♫ 750 00:43:38,928 --> 00:43:39,918 ♫ The politics upon my lips ♫ 751 00:43:39,918 --> 00:43:41,134 ♫ Has overthrown it all ♫ 752 00:43:41,134 --> 00:43:42,322 ♫ It is not steadfast ♫ 753 00:43:42,322 --> 00:43:43,534 ♫ When standing there ♫ 754 00:43:43,534 --> 00:43:45,702 ♫ You must follow the rules I made ♫ 755 00:43:45,702 --> 00:43:46,958 ♫ Apply skills to cure diseases ♫ 756 00:43:46,958 --> 00:43:49,132 ♫ Eradicate the maladies of this vast land ♫ 757 00:43:49,132 --> 00:43:50,286 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 758 00:43:50,286 --> 00:43:52,462 ♫ Who aims to take steady steps ♫ 759 00:43:52,462 --> 00:43:53,448 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 760 00:43:53,448 --> 00:43:55,822 ♫ Who never wants to lose my sense of right and wrong ♫ 761 00:43:55,822 --> 00:43:56,880 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 762 00:43:56,880 --> 00:43:58,634 ♫ Who likes dance and music instead of fighting ♫ 763 00:43:58,634 --> 00:44:00,112 ♫ I always see lonely souls roaming the mountains ♫ 764 00:44:00,112 --> 00:44:02,978 ♫ I don't regret my own recklessness ♫ 765 00:44:02,978 --> 00:44:06,333 ♫ Open my eyes to see through the world, taking a vacation amidst the strife ♫ 766 00:44:06,333 --> 00:44:09,762 ♫ I am but a commoner, feeling this worldly transformation ♫ 767 00:44:09,762 --> 00:44:13,954 ♫ Future generations can read my experiences ♫ 768 00:44:13,954 --> 00:44:16,422 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 769 00:44:16,422 --> 00:44:19,912 ♫ Witness how the gavel untangles countless conflicted hearts ♫ 770 00:44:19,912 --> 00:44:23,252 ♫ Looking back, it's like one of those story plots ♫ 771 00:44:23,252 --> 00:44:27,450 ♫ I will become a thing of the past ♫ 772 00:44:28,978 --> 00:44:30,860 ♫ We only have one life so take it easy ♫ 773 00:44:30,860 --> 00:44:32,419 ♫ My chessboard involves two sides ♫ 774 00:44:32,419 --> 00:44:34,030 ♫ As I lay out my strategy, you take a hint ♫ 775 00:44:34,030 --> 00:44:35,772 ♫ When you feel regret, it's too late then ♫ 776 00:44:35,772 --> 00:44:37,234 ♫ So many tricks and lies ♫ 777 00:44:37,234 --> 00:44:39,202 ♫ I witness what you've done ♫ 778 00:44:39,202 --> 00:44:40,563 ♫ May we live and die together ♫ 779 00:44:40,563 --> 00:44:42,928 ♫ A promise weighs more than thousands of words ♫ 780 00:44:42,928 --> 00:44:46,196 ♫ I'm just a mere mortal under the sky ♫ 781 00:44:46,196 --> 00:44:49,656 ♫ Countless people talking my ignorance ♫ 782 00:44:49,656 --> 00:44:52,979 ♫ Leaving behind some written notes ♫ 783 00:44:52,979 --> 00:44:56,187 ♫ Awake, where will success lie in? ♫ 784 00:44:56,187 --> 00:44:59,692 ♫ I'm just a mere mortal under the sky ♫ 785 00:44:59,692 --> 00:45:03,002 ♫ Countless people talking my ignorance ♫ 786 00:45:03,002 --> 00:45:06,344 ♫ Leaving behind some written notes ♫ 787 00:45:06,344 --> 00:45:09,885 ♫ Awake, where will success lie in? ♫ 788 00:45:11,064 --> 00:45:13,554 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 789 00:45:13,554 --> 00:45:16,944 ♫ Witness how the gavel untangles countless conflicted hearts ♫ 790 00:45:16,944 --> 00:45:20,384 ♫ Looking back, it's like one of those story plots ♫ 791 00:45:20,384 --> 00:45:23,916 ♫ I will become a thing of the past ♫ 792 00:45:24,976 --> 00:45:26,032 ♫ The dark clouds part to see the sunset ♫ 793 00:45:26,032 --> 00:45:27,814 ♫ We only have one life so take it easy ♫ 794 00:45:27,814 --> 00:45:29,473 ♫ My chessboard involves two sides ♫ 795 00:45:29,473 --> 00:45:31,184 ♫ As I lay out my strategy, you take a hint ♫ 796 00:45:31,184 --> 00:45:32,826 ♫ When you feel regret, it's too late then ♫ 797 00:45:32,826 --> 00:45:34,288 ♫ So many tricks and lies ♫ 798 00:45:34,288 --> 00:45:36,256 ♫ I witness what you've done ♫ 799 00:45:36,256 --> 00:45:37,841 ♫ May we live and die together ♫ 800 00:45:37,841 --> 00:45:40,604 ♫ A promise weighs more than thousands of words ♫