1 00:00:04,790 --> 00:00:09,130 'I'm Just a Commoner' - GAI 2 00:00:09,136 --> 00:00:12,476 ♫ I'm just a mere mortal under the sky ♫ 3 00:00:12,476 --> 00:00:15,836 ♫ Countless people talking my ignorance ♫ 4 00:00:15,836 --> 00:00:19,296 ♫ I aspire to fly high ♫ 5 00:00:20,476 --> 00:00:22,966 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 6 00:00:22,966 --> 00:00:26,456 ♫ Witness how the gavel untangles countless conflicted hearts ♫ 7 00:00:26,456 --> 00:00:29,796 ♫ Looking back, it's like one of those story plots ♫ 8 00:00:29,796 --> 00:00:33,928 ♫ I will become a thing of the past ♫ 9 00:00:35,746 --> 00:00:37,504 ♫ I'm curious about what you covet ♫ 10 00:00:37,504 --> 00:00:39,142 ♫ I accidentally uncovered a secret ♫ 11 00:00:39,142 --> 00:00:40,192 ♫ The politics upon my lips ♫ 12 00:00:40,192 --> 00:00:41,248 ♫ Has overthrown it all ♫ 13 00:00:41,248 --> 00:00:42,436 ♫ It is not steadfast ♫ 14 00:00:42,436 --> 00:00:43,748 ♫ When standing there ♫ 15 00:00:43,748 --> 00:00:45,816 ♫ You must follow the rules I made ♫ 16 00:00:45,816 --> 00:00:47,072 ♫ Apply skills to cure diseases ♫ 17 00:00:47,072 --> 00:00:49,246 ♫ Eradicate the maladies of this vast land ♫ 18 00:00:49,246 --> 00:00:50,400 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 19 00:00:50,400 --> 00:00:52,576 ♫ Who aims to take steady steps ♫ 20 00:00:52,576 --> 00:00:53,762 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 21 00:00:53,762 --> 00:00:55,936 ♫ Who never wants to lose my sense of right and wrong ♫ 22 00:00:55,936 --> 00:00:57,094 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 23 00:00:57,094 --> 00:00:58,748 ♫ Who likes dance and music instead of fighting ♫ 24 00:00:58,748 --> 00:01:00,326 ♫ I always see lonely souls roaming the mountains ♫ 25 00:01:00,326 --> 00:01:03,292 ♫ I don't regret my own recklessness ♫ 26 00:01:03,292 --> 00:01:07,308 ♫ Future generations can read my experiences ♫ 27 00:01:07,308 --> 00:01:09,976 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 28 00:01:09,976 --> 00:01:13,366 ♫ Witness how the gavel untangles countless conflicted hearts ♫ 29 00:01:13,366 --> 00:01:16,806 ♫ Looking back, it's like one of those story plots ♫ 30 00:01:16,806 --> 00:01:20,704 ♫ I will become a thing of the past ♫ 31 00:01:22,432 --> 00:01:24,314 ♫ We only have one life so take it easy ♫ 32 00:01:24,314 --> 00:01:25,973 ♫ My chessboard involves two sides ♫ 33 00:01:25,973 --> 00:01:27,584 ♫ As I lay out my strategy, you take a hint ♫ 34 00:01:27,584 --> 00:01:29,226 ♫ When you feel regret, it's too late then ♫ 35 00:01:29,226 --> 00:01:30,688 ♫ So many tricks and lies ♫ 36 00:01:30,688 --> 00:01:32,656 ♫ I witness what you've done ♫ 37 00:01:32,656 --> 00:01:34,517 ♫ May we live and die together ♫ 38 00:01:34,517 --> 00:01:37,196 [Guardians of the Dafeng] 39 00:01:37,196 --> 00:01:39,933 [Episode 6] 40 00:01:40,741 --> 00:01:43,540 Brother Deng, you're here early. 41 00:01:43,540 --> 00:01:45,400 I knew it was you, Brother Li, just by hearing your voice. 42 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:48,980 Brother Yan Liang, Brother Cong Kai, long time no see. 43 00:01:48,980 --> 00:01:50,760 You haven't come for so long. 44 00:01:50,760 --> 00:01:52,101 I went on a long trip several days ago. 45 00:01:52,101 --> 00:01:53,541 As soon as I returned, 46 00:01:53,541 --> 00:01:56,920 I hurried over to see you all. 47 00:01:56,920 --> 00:02:00,281 Let's drink tonight. 48 00:02:05,620 --> 00:02:07,561 What a coincidence. 49 00:02:07,561 --> 00:02:10,361 What a coincidence. 50 00:02:11,101 --> 00:02:13,020 You three know each other? 51 00:02:13,020 --> 00:02:14,501 More than that. 52 00:02:14,501 --> 00:02:17,140 This is my old friend. 53 00:02:17,140 --> 00:02:18,680 Brother Li, right? 54 00:02:18,680 --> 00:02:20,101 My surname is Yang. 55 00:02:20,101 --> 00:02:23,480 We met at the academy. 56 00:02:25,701 --> 00:02:27,681 Yang… 57 00:02:27,681 --> 00:02:29,497 Ling. 58 00:02:29,497 --> 00:02:31,341 Yes, Brother Ling! 59 00:02:32,580 --> 00:02:36,040 Didn't these two unfilial brats say they weren't available? 60 00:02:36,040 --> 00:02:38,061 I'm not surprised about Ci Jiu. 61 00:02:38,061 --> 00:02:40,201 After all, he's duplicitous. 62 00:02:40,201 --> 00:02:43,561 But Ning Yan never goes to places like this. 63 00:02:44,261 --> 00:02:47,700 Second Uncle said last night he treats Auntie well. 64 00:02:48,261 --> 00:02:49,860 I'll tell on him to Auntie when I get back. 65 00:02:49,860 --> 00:02:52,261 Maybe I can get something out of him. 66 00:02:52,261 --> 00:02:55,060 Didn't Cousin say he never visits places like this? 67 00:02:55,860 --> 00:02:57,940 He's shameless. 68 00:02:57,940 --> 00:02:59,420 So is my father. 69 00:02:59,420 --> 00:03:02,340 No wonder my academy robe was missing. 70 00:03:02,961 --> 00:03:06,261 I must say, Brother Xu, Brother Li. 71 00:03:06,261 --> 00:03:09,801 If you two wanted to come, you could've just said so. 72 00:03:09,801 --> 00:03:11,800 We can come together. 73 00:03:11,800 --> 00:03:13,620 After all, we're friends. 74 00:03:13,620 --> 00:03:16,101 We get along just like family. 75 00:03:16,101 --> 00:03:20,880 Therefore, we should act in unison, 76 00:03:21,981 --> 00:03:23,581 am I right? 77 00:03:27,061 --> 00:03:28,660 I made a mistake. 78 00:03:31,960 --> 00:03:42,060 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 79 00:03:49,281 --> 00:03:53,420 [Fu Xiang, Top Courtesan of the Music Bureau] 80 00:03:53,420 --> 00:03:55,421 Wonderful! 81 00:03:55,421 --> 00:03:57,761 Incredible! 82 00:04:22,421 --> 00:04:25,040 Amazing! 83 00:04:47,861 --> 00:04:50,081 I got it! 84 00:05:04,941 --> 00:05:07,760 Awesome! 85 00:05:20,701 --> 00:05:22,421 Where is she? 86 00:05:22,421 --> 00:05:25,881 So magical! 87 00:05:31,580 --> 00:05:33,941 That's probably enough. 88 00:05:43,701 --> 00:05:45,201 Miss. 89 00:05:45,780 --> 00:05:48,441 - Set the questions. - Yes. 90 00:05:48,980 --> 00:05:51,501 Miss Fu Xiang has provided the first line of the couplet. 91 00:05:51,501 --> 00:05:53,741 Within an incense of time*, (*~30 minutes) 92 00:05:53,741 --> 00:05:55,480 please provide the matching second line. [Pine leaves, bamboo leaves, both are green] 93 00:05:55,480 --> 00:05:56,861 Please begin. 94 00:05:56,861 --> 00:06:00,321 "Pine leaves, bamboo leaves, both are green." 95 00:06:00,321 --> 00:06:02,020 It's a repeated-word couplet. 96 00:06:02,020 --> 00:06:03,940 Brilliant. 97 00:06:03,940 --> 00:06:05,557 Indeed. 98 00:06:08,100 --> 00:06:09,649 Brother Yang. 99 00:06:10,621 --> 00:06:13,001 How about you go first? 100 00:06:15,140 --> 00:06:16,580 I didn't expect it to be a couplet. 101 00:06:16,580 --> 00:06:17,580 It's not my strong suit. 102 00:06:17,580 --> 00:06:18,980 Allow me to think. 103 00:06:18,980 --> 00:06:21,600 How about you go first, Brother Li? 104 00:06:22,540 --> 00:06:24,460 Brother Xu should go first instead. 105 00:06:24,460 --> 00:06:26,100 Yes, Brother Xu should go first. 106 00:06:26,100 --> 00:06:28,220 This ink is ground a bit unevenly. 107 00:06:28,220 --> 00:06:29,941 I need to grind it longer. 108 00:06:29,941 --> 00:06:31,861 I will start writing later. 109 00:06:31,861 --> 00:06:33,140 Why so modest? 110 00:06:33,140 --> 00:06:34,580 Why don't I go first? 111 00:06:34,580 --> 00:06:36,345 No way. 112 00:06:42,980 --> 00:06:44,580 Come on, quickly think of something. 113 00:06:44,580 --> 00:06:46,641 Hurry and think. 114 00:06:46,641 --> 00:06:50,621 Autumn's sound, the geese's sound, both sound cold. 115 00:06:52,421 --> 00:06:53,660 I'll select this one. 116 00:06:53,660 --> 00:06:56,340 Although it lacks verve, 117 00:06:56,340 --> 00:06:59,081 at least the form and rhythm match. 118 00:07:01,741 --> 00:07:05,761 Our miss invites Young Master Zhao into the room for tea. 119 00:07:05,761 --> 00:07:09,280 - Congratulations! - Congratulations to Young Master Zhao. 120 00:07:11,301 --> 00:07:14,949 Everyone. Thank you. 121 00:07:17,821 --> 00:07:20,321 Yunlu Academy? 122 00:07:27,421 --> 00:07:29,620 Ci Jiu, quickly think of something. 123 00:07:29,620 --> 00:07:30,880 Cousin, you excel in poetry. 124 00:07:30,880 --> 00:07:32,340 Quickly think of something. 125 00:07:32,340 --> 00:07:33,540 Haven't I told you? 126 00:07:33,540 --> 00:07:35,941 All of my poems are from an ancient book. 127 00:07:35,941 --> 00:07:38,941 I didn't compose them. Why won't you believe me? 128 00:07:38,941 --> 00:07:40,220 And you, Father. 129 00:07:40,220 --> 00:07:42,460 You can't even read. Why are you pretending to be an old scholar? 130 00:07:42,460 --> 00:07:44,117 Exactly. 131 00:07:44,117 --> 00:07:45,780 Why come here? 132 00:07:45,780 --> 00:07:47,421 It's too late to dwell on that now. 133 00:07:47,421 --> 00:07:49,521 He's entering the room. 134 00:07:53,980 --> 00:07:56,381 This is a big loss. 135 00:07:56,381 --> 00:07:58,301 It's okay to lose some money. 136 00:07:58,301 --> 00:08:01,620 The problem is, we haven't gained any information. 137 00:08:05,660 --> 00:08:08,100 Fu Xiang is the most popular courtesan, 138 00:08:08,100 --> 00:08:11,780 known for her excellence in zither and poetry. 139 00:08:13,701 --> 00:08:16,501 Ci Jiu. You write for me. 140 00:08:18,460 --> 00:08:22,820 "The branches create shadows over the water."* (*Poem by Lin Bu of Northern Song Dynasty) 141 00:08:22,820 --> 00:08:27,061 "A hint of fragrance lingers under the moon at dusk."* (*Poem incorporates her name) 142 00:08:27,061 --> 00:08:28,880 Fu Xiang? 143 00:08:30,701 --> 00:08:33,001 - Servants. Who sent this poem? - Miss. 144 00:08:33,001 --> 00:08:35,980 Which young master was it? Where is he now? 145 00:08:36,740 --> 00:08:37,821 I'm sorry, Young Master Zhao. 146 00:08:37,821 --> 00:08:40,321 Miss Fu Xiang has chosen someone else. 147 00:08:40,321 --> 00:08:41,620 What? 148 00:08:41,620 --> 00:08:44,501 Young Master Yang, Miss Fu Xiang is waiting for you. 149 00:08:45,201 --> 00:08:47,140 Please follow me. 150 00:08:53,100 --> 00:08:54,580 Why was he also invited? 151 00:08:54,580 --> 00:08:56,421 This is against the rules. 152 00:08:56,421 --> 00:08:58,341 Young Master Zhao. 153 00:09:13,821 --> 00:09:16,821 Greetings, Young Master Yang. 154 00:09:18,100 --> 00:09:20,460 Young Master Yang, please have a seat. 155 00:09:27,460 --> 00:09:31,100 Your poem is brilliant. Very impressive. 156 00:09:31,100 --> 00:09:35,420 You must have studied for many years to be this proficient. 157 00:09:35,420 --> 00:09:38,780 That's not the case. It's the wisdom of predecessors. 158 00:09:38,780 --> 00:09:43,930 I'm just a repeater of poetry. 159 00:09:44,760 --> 00:09:47,941 What's... What's taking him so long? 160 00:09:47,941 --> 00:09:51,560 This won't do. I'm going out for some air. 161 00:09:52,580 --> 00:09:55,100 We've spent money on this. 162 00:09:55,100 --> 00:09:56,340 Father. 163 00:09:56,340 --> 00:09:59,580 Oh, right. May I ask you a question? 164 00:09:59,580 --> 00:10:01,681 Miss Fu Xiang, you are so beautiful. 165 00:10:01,681 --> 00:10:04,580 Has no one bought back your freedom? 166 00:10:04,580 --> 00:10:06,500 As courtesans of the Music Bureau, 167 00:10:06,500 --> 00:10:10,161 it's not easy to buy back our freedom. 168 00:10:10,161 --> 00:10:11,620 That's not right. 169 00:10:11,620 --> 00:10:14,620 I've heard you have numerous admirers, 170 00:10:14,620 --> 00:10:17,261 including men from prestigious families. 171 00:10:17,261 --> 00:10:21,021 For example, the son of Vice Minister of Revenue, Zhou Li. 172 00:10:21,021 --> 00:10:24,260 He is deeply enamored with you. 173 00:10:25,340 --> 00:10:28,481 He is lecherous, nonsensical, and illiterate. 174 00:10:28,481 --> 00:10:30,120 I don't like him. 175 00:10:30,120 --> 00:10:34,180 Whenever he comes for fun or to give gifts, 176 00:10:34,180 --> 00:10:36,841 I always pretend not to see him. 177 00:10:36,841 --> 00:10:38,681 The Ministry of Rites manages the Music Bureau. 178 00:10:38,681 --> 00:10:41,220 He is the son of the Vice Minister of Revenue. 179 00:10:41,220 --> 00:10:43,541 Though I cannot go against him, 180 00:10:43,541 --> 00:10:45,521 I'm not afraid of him. 181 00:10:45,521 --> 00:10:48,601 He's nonsensical and lecherous? How so? 182 00:10:48,601 --> 00:10:53,060 Frequenting courtesans is typical of rich men. 183 00:10:54,580 --> 00:10:59,320 This involves some rumors regarding the officialdom. 184 00:10:59,320 --> 00:11:02,880 I'm just suddenly curious. I won't leak anything out. 185 00:11:03,380 --> 00:11:07,801 It dates back to last year's Lantern Festival. 186 00:11:07,801 --> 00:11:10,740 Zhou Li is lecherous. 187 00:11:10,740 --> 00:11:14,460 At the Lantern Festival, he took a fancy to a woman. 188 00:11:14,460 --> 00:11:18,101 Taking advantage of the crowd and distractions, he molested that woman. 189 00:11:18,101 --> 00:11:21,361 Coincidentally, he encountered the illegitimate son of Marquis Wei Wu*, (*Lit. "Mighty Marquis", warlord title during Warring State Period and Han Dynasty) 190 00:11:21,361 --> 00:11:23,780 Zhang Yun Ying. 191 00:11:23,780 --> 00:11:27,300 Zhang Yun Ying also took a fancy to that woman. 192 00:11:27,300 --> 00:11:30,421 They competed over the same woman. 193 00:11:30,421 --> 00:11:33,841 In the end, they started to fight. 194 00:11:33,841 --> 00:11:37,021 The students at the academy don't have thick beards like you. [Shadowed Plum Pavilion] 195 00:11:37,021 --> 00:11:38,360 You failed to pretend. 196 00:11:38,360 --> 00:11:41,301 Don't make a fuss about it. I think I look quite good. 197 00:11:41,301 --> 00:11:43,181 Yes, indeed, Brother Li. 198 00:11:43,181 --> 00:11:45,680 No wonder your monthly pay is always short by a few taels. 199 00:11:45,680 --> 00:11:46,841 All spent here, right? 200 00:11:46,841 --> 00:11:48,941 I borrowed some money. 201 00:11:48,941 --> 00:11:52,021 I'm here to gather information to deal with Minister Zhou, all right? 202 00:11:52,021 --> 00:11:55,220 That's just an excuse. I don't believe you. 203 00:11:57,100 --> 00:11:58,500 What about you? 204 00:11:58,500 --> 00:12:02,180 Who was it that always said as a scholar who read sage books and is a gentleman, 205 00:12:02,180 --> 00:12:04,821 would never come to places like this? 206 00:12:04,821 --> 00:12:06,580 A gentleman also has his duties. 207 00:12:06,580 --> 00:12:08,461 It depends on the situation. 208 00:12:08,461 --> 00:12:10,640 Excuses. 209 00:12:12,100 --> 00:12:13,480 - What did Fu Xiang say? - Right. 210 00:12:13,480 --> 00:12:14,620 Let's go home and talk later. 211 00:12:14,620 --> 00:12:15,620 Wait. 212 00:12:15,620 --> 00:12:17,061 Just go back like this? 213 00:12:17,061 --> 00:12:18,709 What else? 214 00:12:20,280 --> 00:12:22,321 You're still too young. 215 00:12:22,321 --> 00:12:23,701 Zhang'er. 216 00:12:23,701 --> 00:12:27,060 - Three package A meals, please. - All right. 217 00:12:28,460 --> 00:12:30,433 Take it. 218 00:12:30,433 --> 00:12:32,961 - Put it on the tab. - Okay. 219 00:12:43,060 --> 00:12:45,460 You didn't send the womenfolk to Yunlu Academy? 220 00:12:45,460 --> 00:12:46,580 Yes, we did. 221 00:12:46,580 --> 00:12:48,340 So is this necessary? 222 00:12:48,340 --> 00:12:51,641 Your auntie has a sharp nose. Just in case. 223 00:12:51,641 --> 00:12:54,220 What if she suddenly comes back? 224 00:12:55,061 --> 00:12:56,781 The older the ginger, the spicier.* (*Smart) 225 00:12:56,781 --> 00:12:59,340 No wonder I always smell a fruit scent on you. 226 00:12:59,340 --> 00:13:00,460 Enough of that. 227 00:13:00,460 --> 00:13:01,601 Put some on me, too. 228 00:13:01,601 --> 00:13:03,021 - All right, that's good enough. - Come on. 229 00:13:03,021 --> 00:13:04,301 Shoes. 230 00:13:04,301 --> 00:13:06,341 Under the arms. 231 00:13:09,740 --> 00:13:13,261 The illegitimate son of Marquis Wei Wu, Zhang Yun Ying? 232 00:13:13,261 --> 00:13:16,901 Yes. Zhang Yun Ying's hatred towards Zhou Li is bone-deep. 233 00:13:16,901 --> 00:13:20,721 We can easily use and dissolute men like him. 234 00:13:20,721 --> 00:13:22,061 What do you want to do? 235 00:13:22,061 --> 00:13:23,301 Keep an eye on him. 236 00:13:23,301 --> 00:13:25,301 Then look for an opportunity to act. 237 00:13:25,301 --> 00:13:27,001 Frame him? 238 00:13:28,821 --> 00:13:32,160 As Marquis Wei Wu's son, he should have attendants with him when he goes out, 239 00:13:32,160 --> 00:13:35,001 but not too many. After all, he's not the son of the main wife. 240 00:13:35,001 --> 00:13:37,181 We can create chaos 241 00:13:37,181 --> 00:13:41,260 and then take the chance to kidnap him. 242 00:13:41,260 --> 00:13:43,021 If we act during the day, 243 00:13:43,021 --> 00:13:45,620 how will we kidnap him in public? 244 00:13:45,620 --> 00:13:47,840 We're likely to reap what we sow. 245 00:13:47,840 --> 00:13:49,980 If we act at night, 246 00:13:49,980 --> 00:13:53,681 with just us, how will we break into the Marquis' residence? 247 00:13:53,681 --> 00:13:58,041 What if I can solve this problem? 248 00:14:06,021 --> 00:14:08,281 Second Uncle! 249 00:14:08,281 --> 00:14:09,460 Father. 250 00:14:09,460 --> 00:14:12,480 - Second Uncle, why are you sleeping here? Wake up. - Father. 251 00:14:12,480 --> 00:14:14,901 - Second Uncle, are you all right? - Wake up. 252 00:14:17,821 --> 00:14:19,061 Where am I? 253 00:14:19,061 --> 00:14:21,021 How did I get here? 254 00:14:21,021 --> 00:14:24,280 How would I know? 255 00:14:27,340 --> 00:14:29,421 Wasn't I just about to take a bath? 256 00:14:29,421 --> 00:14:32,460 Didn't you say you'd get hot water for me? 257 00:14:32,460 --> 00:14:34,441 And then? 258 00:14:45,120 --> 00:14:48,280 Ning Yan, is the hot water ready? 259 00:14:53,330 --> 00:14:57,541 Second Uncle. Sorry about this. 260 00:14:59,421 --> 00:15:00,541 Mirror? 261 00:15:00,541 --> 00:15:03,301 I don't know either. Anyway, it's just something that reflects. 262 00:15:03,301 --> 00:15:05,460 You've reached the realm of refining qi. 263 00:15:05,460 --> 00:15:08,721 You were brought here without anyone noticing. 264 00:15:08,721 --> 00:15:09,941 How was it done? 265 00:15:09,941 --> 00:15:11,580 You will know tomorrow. 266 00:15:11,580 --> 00:15:12,821 Ning Yan. 267 00:15:12,821 --> 00:15:14,701 You brought me here? 268 00:15:14,701 --> 00:15:15,701 Don't worry. 269 00:15:15,701 --> 00:15:18,640 It's cold out here. Hurry inside to bathe and sleep. 270 00:15:20,421 --> 00:15:21,860 I have some details to discuss with you. 271 00:15:21,860 --> 00:15:23,021 Let's go to your room. 272 00:15:23,021 --> 00:15:25,661 What details? Can I join you? 273 00:15:25,661 --> 00:15:28,100 I've told you not to worry about it. 274 00:15:28,100 --> 00:15:31,480 Right, you just need to kidnap Marquis Wei Wu's son. 275 00:15:32,460 --> 00:15:33,941 Marquis Wei Wu's son? 276 00:15:33,941 --> 00:15:35,301 What are you up to? 277 00:15:35,301 --> 00:15:37,260 Don't make a fuss. 278 00:15:37,260 --> 00:15:39,321 Just do it. 279 00:15:45,360 --> 00:15:47,181 - Stop. - Our specialty beauty cream. 280 00:15:47,181 --> 00:15:48,980 It makes your skin better. [Beauty Cream] 281 00:15:48,980 --> 00:15:50,921 - Look. It smells good. - It does. 282 00:15:50,921 --> 00:15:51,821 I want her. [Zhang Yun Ying, Marquis Wei Wu's Son] 283 00:15:51,821 --> 00:15:53,600 Yes, Young Master. 284 00:15:54,220 --> 00:15:55,301 - What are you doing? - Come with us. 285 00:15:55,301 --> 00:15:56,901 Let me go! 286 00:15:56,901 --> 00:15:58,061 - Any one! - Help! 287 00:15:58,061 --> 00:16:00,100 - What are you doing? - Help me! 288 00:16:02,821 --> 00:16:04,337 Let me go! 289 00:16:04,337 --> 00:16:06,500 Move aside! 290 00:16:10,821 --> 00:16:13,021 - Go and help. - Yes. 291 00:16:26,260 --> 00:16:27,500 Get out of the way. 292 00:16:27,500 --> 00:16:28,701 Move. 293 00:16:28,701 --> 00:16:31,321 I stepped on you. 294 00:16:34,380 --> 00:16:37,160 Who are you? You... What are you... 295 00:17:00,621 --> 00:17:02,300 This guy is pretty rich. 296 00:17:02,300 --> 00:17:05,341 I saw a white jade ring on his finger just now. 297 00:17:05,341 --> 00:17:08,060 I'll chop off his finger later. 298 00:17:09,020 --> 00:17:10,801 You can't. 299 00:17:15,549 --> 00:17:17,269 [Autumn Farewell] 300 00:17:19,260 --> 00:17:22,101 He's just Marquis Wei Wu's illegitimate son. 301 00:17:22,101 --> 00:17:26,800 You don't have to deal with him yourself. 302 00:17:26,800 --> 00:17:28,540 They know who I am. 303 00:17:28,540 --> 00:17:30,341 Yet they dare to kidnap me? 304 00:17:30,341 --> 00:17:34,021 Then tell me how I should deal with him. 305 00:17:35,980 --> 00:17:39,000 Keep him in the courtyard 306 00:17:39,000 --> 00:17:41,321 and torture him. 307 00:17:41,321 --> 00:17:42,740 No food or water for him. 308 00:17:42,740 --> 00:17:44,381 Sever his leg tendons. 309 00:17:44,381 --> 00:17:45,941 Hang him from the beams. 310 00:17:45,941 --> 00:17:49,160 Every day, whip him hundreds of times. 311 00:17:49,160 --> 00:17:51,300 His father is Marquis Wei Wu. 312 00:17:51,300 --> 00:17:53,421 Does our master dare to treat him this way? 313 00:17:53,421 --> 00:17:55,500 Marquis Wei Wu means nothing to our master. 314 00:17:55,500 --> 00:17:59,520 Our young master's father is the Vice Minister of Revenue. 315 00:17:59,520 --> 00:18:00,780 What is there to fear? 316 00:18:00,780 --> 00:18:04,521 Vice Minister of Revenue's son, Zhou Li? 317 00:18:05,780 --> 00:18:07,540 All right, Young Master will arrive soon. 318 00:18:07,540 --> 00:18:10,681 Why don't we buy some liquor for him to celebrate? 319 00:18:10,681 --> 00:18:12,260 No. 320 00:18:12,260 --> 00:18:15,260 Young Master told us to keep an eye on him. 321 00:18:15,260 --> 00:18:17,421 It won't take long to buy liquor. 322 00:18:17,421 --> 00:18:18,993 Let's go. 323 00:18:33,260 --> 00:18:37,721 You captured Zhang Yun Ying with this mirror? 324 00:18:37,721 --> 00:18:39,661 Not just Zhang Yun Ying. 325 00:18:39,661 --> 00:18:42,220 Inside are the four people from Zhou Li's private residence, 326 00:18:42,220 --> 00:18:46,060 including a maid, an old woman, a gatekeeper, and his kept woman. 327 00:18:46,060 --> 00:18:47,733 Inside this thing? 328 00:18:49,780 --> 00:18:52,901 Don't blindly press it, or you'll get pulled in. 329 00:18:52,901 --> 00:18:54,517 I'm giving it back to you. 330 00:18:59,760 --> 00:19:02,460 What if he can't escape? 331 00:19:02,460 --> 00:19:05,100 Why do we have to lock the door? 332 00:19:05,980 --> 00:19:08,621 If we don't, it will be an obvious trap. 333 00:19:08,621 --> 00:19:12,160 The strong will to survive can stimulate a person's potential. 334 00:19:12,160 --> 00:19:13,861 Trust me. He can get out. 335 00:19:13,861 --> 00:19:15,901 He can just climb over the wall. 336 00:19:21,241 --> 00:19:22,241 He really escaped. 337 00:19:22,241 --> 00:19:24,901 Help! 338 00:19:24,901 --> 00:19:27,181 Help! I was taken hostage. 339 00:19:27,181 --> 00:19:30,360 I'm Marquis Wei Wu's son. I-I-I was taken hostage. 340 00:19:30,360 --> 00:19:32,820 Ying'er! Ying'er, are you all right? 341 00:19:32,820 --> 00:19:35,300 Mother, Father. 342 00:19:35,300 --> 00:19:37,500 Ying'er, what happened? 343 00:19:37,500 --> 00:19:39,260 It... It was Zhou Li. 344 00:19:39,260 --> 00:19:40,421 He kidnapped me. 345 00:19:40,421 --> 00:19:43,141 H-H-He not only tried every means to torture me 346 00:19:43,141 --> 00:19:45,581 but also wanted to take my life. 347 00:19:48,260 --> 00:19:51,141 What took you so long? How did it go? 348 00:19:51,141 --> 00:19:52,661 Don't mention it. 349 00:19:52,661 --> 00:19:54,980 I'm exhausted. 350 00:20:02,020 --> 00:20:04,540 I followed Zhou Li all day. 351 00:20:04,540 --> 00:20:07,701 At first, he was taken to the Censorate. 352 00:20:07,701 --> 00:20:12,060 When I was just about to ask someone what's going on inside, 353 00:20:12,060 --> 00:20:13,980 the people from the Ministry of Justice came. 354 00:20:13,980 --> 00:20:16,020 I thought it was reasonable they came. 355 00:20:16,020 --> 00:20:18,060 So, I followed them to the Ministry of Justice. 356 00:20:18,060 --> 00:20:21,421 Unexpectedly, very soon, 357 00:20:21,421 --> 00:20:23,500 people from the Court of Judicial Review came. 358 00:20:23,500 --> 00:20:25,980 They then took him to the Court of Judicial Review. 359 00:20:25,980 --> 00:20:29,780 After that, as I expected, 360 00:20:29,780 --> 00:20:32,861 the people from the Censorate were already waiting inside. 361 00:20:32,861 --> 00:20:34,901 He was taken back to the Censorate. 362 00:20:34,901 --> 00:20:36,941 So, I followed him back to the Censorate. 363 00:20:36,941 --> 00:20:39,500 It's been a long day for me. 364 00:20:40,101 --> 00:20:42,540 Well, what's the situation now? 365 00:20:42,540 --> 00:20:44,581 How should I know? I ran about all day. 366 00:20:44,581 --> 00:20:46,861 I had no time to ask around. 367 00:20:46,861 --> 00:20:49,581 He's Vice Minister of Revenue's son. 368 00:20:49,581 --> 00:20:51,581 He's not easy to deal with. 369 00:20:51,581 --> 00:20:53,141 Of course. 370 00:20:53,141 --> 00:20:54,500 He went to the Imperial Court, armored? 371 00:20:54,500 --> 00:20:56,421 Indeed, not only that, 372 00:20:56,421 --> 00:20:59,540 Marquis Wei Wu brought up the ancestral merits before His Majesty 373 00:20:59,540 --> 00:21:04,601 and tearfully accused Vice Minister Zhou's son, Zhou Li, of kidnapping Zhang Yun Ying 374 00:21:04,601 --> 00:21:09,101 and asked His Majesty for justice to console the nation's soldiers. 375 00:21:09,101 --> 00:21:12,260 What does his family matters have to do with the nation's soldiers? 376 00:21:12,260 --> 00:21:14,421 He was just using that as an excuse. 377 00:21:14,421 --> 00:21:16,060 What did my Imperial Father do about it? 378 00:21:16,060 --> 00:21:18,941 His Majesty was enraged and ordered the Court of Judicial Review, 379 00:21:18,941 --> 00:21:23,580 Ministry of Justice, and the Censorate to solve this case within two days. 380 00:21:24,300 --> 00:21:27,001 Can you be gentler, you old thing? 381 00:21:27,001 --> 00:21:29,801 Get out of here. 382 00:21:30,901 --> 00:21:32,101 When will my father come? 383 00:21:32,101 --> 00:21:35,101 Young Master, he is still at the Court of Judicial Review. 384 00:21:35,101 --> 00:21:36,661 And later he has to go to the Censorate. 385 00:21:36,661 --> 00:21:38,341 I'm afraid he won't come today. 386 00:21:38,341 --> 00:21:40,910 That wretched Court of Judicial Review, 387 00:21:41,601 --> 00:21:43,701 and the Censorate... 388 00:21:43,701 --> 00:21:46,300 They dared to torture me. 389 00:21:47,101 --> 00:21:51,060 Once this is over, I'll impeach them all. 390 00:21:51,060 --> 00:21:52,661 Rest assured, Young Master. 391 00:21:52,661 --> 00:21:54,460 His Majesty set a two-day deadline to solve the case. 392 00:21:54,460 --> 00:21:58,721 As long as you stick to the same story as the Ministry of Justice and deny it, 393 00:21:58,721 --> 00:22:02,861 we'll turn the tables when the time limit is up. 394 00:22:02,861 --> 00:22:07,181 By then, the Court of Judicial Review and the Censorate will be utterly helpless. 395 00:22:07,181 --> 00:22:10,621 We just need to find a scapegoat. 396 00:22:10,621 --> 00:22:12,540 And this will be settled. 397 00:22:12,540 --> 00:22:14,960 I didn't kidnap him in the first place. 398 00:22:14,960 --> 00:22:17,561 - Why should I admit anything? - Right. 399 00:22:23,141 --> 00:22:26,141 - A scapegoat? - Exactly. 400 00:22:27,341 --> 00:22:29,980 I have a candidate in mind. 401 00:22:29,980 --> 00:22:32,701 Xu Qi An. 402 00:22:33,661 --> 00:22:37,181 He became my enemy a few days ago. 403 00:22:37,181 --> 00:22:42,980 It's reasonable to throw dirt on him. 404 00:22:49,500 --> 00:22:50,980 Senior Brother Song. 405 00:22:50,980 --> 00:22:52,421 Why are you being reckless? 406 00:22:52,421 --> 00:22:54,300 The alchemy prodigy, Xu Qi An, is here. 407 00:22:54,300 --> 00:22:56,381 He wants to see you. 408 00:23:01,381 --> 00:23:03,701 Let me show you my recent research. [Centaur Grafting Technique] 409 00:23:03,701 --> 00:23:07,101 You told me before that plants and animals can't be grafted together. 410 00:23:07,101 --> 00:23:08,621 So I've been thinking. 411 00:23:08,621 --> 00:23:11,340 What about an animal to another animal? 412 00:23:11,941 --> 00:23:14,580 Look, this is just my theory, 413 00:23:14,580 --> 00:23:17,841 but I've begun to put it into practice. 414 00:23:17,841 --> 00:23:19,941 Please look. 415 00:23:24,060 --> 00:23:25,980 Look. 416 00:23:25,980 --> 00:23:27,901 If I graft soldiers and warhorses together, 417 00:23:27,901 --> 00:23:30,381 it'll be a solution to a shortage of warhorses. 418 00:23:30,381 --> 00:23:33,780 Then, every warrior is also a horse, 419 00:23:33,780 --> 00:23:37,540 capable of long-distance raids, and valiant in battle. 420 00:23:37,540 --> 00:23:40,780 It'll greatly enhance our Great Dafeng's combat capabilities. 421 00:23:40,780 --> 00:23:43,980 How about it? Come and give it a try. 422 00:23:45,740 --> 00:23:48,020 - Come on. Get on. - Wait. 423 00:23:48,020 --> 00:23:49,621 - Feel it. Come on. - Senior Brother Song. 424 00:23:49,621 --> 00:23:50,621 - Wait. - Come on. 425 00:23:50,621 --> 00:23:53,341 - Wait. - Give it a try. Go on. 426 00:23:55,341 --> 00:23:58,060 How is it? Isn't it powerful? 427 00:23:58,060 --> 00:24:00,481 - Take it for a walk? - No need. 428 00:24:00,481 --> 00:24:04,641 Brother Song, I came to ask you for a favor. 429 00:24:11,701 --> 00:24:13,097 Go back. 430 00:24:26,220 --> 00:24:27,793 What is it? 431 00:24:28,300 --> 00:24:30,581 Senior Brother Song. Here's the thing. 432 00:24:30,581 --> 00:24:31,901 I offended Vice Minister Zhou. 433 00:24:31,901 --> 00:24:33,941 You know about that, right? 434 00:24:33,941 --> 00:24:35,901 Yes, Cai Wei told me about it. 435 00:24:35,901 --> 00:24:39,881 However, unfortunately, the Astronomy Bureau never intervenes in politics. 436 00:24:39,881 --> 00:24:42,540 Besides, a humble mage like me can't 437 00:24:42,540 --> 00:24:44,500 handle the powerful Vice Minister of Revenue. 438 00:24:44,500 --> 00:24:45,980 Wait, don't get anxious yet. 439 00:24:45,980 --> 00:24:49,300 I just need you to do me a simple favor. 440 00:24:50,181 --> 00:24:51,797 Qi Observation? 441 00:24:56,101 --> 00:24:57,300 No way. 442 00:24:57,300 --> 00:25:00,060 I'm upright, honest, and forthright. 443 00:25:00,060 --> 00:25:02,290 I would never do such a thing. 444 00:25:03,101 --> 00:25:05,141 It's my oversight. 445 00:25:05,141 --> 00:25:10,500 Well, let's talk about your grafting theory. 446 00:25:11,780 --> 00:25:13,141 No offense, [Fish-Beast Grafting Technique] 447 00:25:13,141 --> 00:25:17,940 These are bound to fail. [Merman Grafting Technique] 448 00:25:18,901 --> 00:25:21,980 Why? My teacher said the same thing. 449 00:25:21,980 --> 00:25:25,220 You still don't understand why Master Jian Zheng said so. 450 00:25:25,220 --> 00:25:28,581 What exactly is the real reason? 451 00:25:28,581 --> 00:25:29,861 You know why? 452 00:25:29,861 --> 00:25:31,460 I've never participate in the research, 453 00:25:31,460 --> 00:25:36,420 but I can provide you with theoretical basics. 454 00:25:36,420 --> 00:25:40,021 Have you ever heard of reproductive isolation? 455 00:25:40,941 --> 00:25:43,421 I've heard of reproduction. 456 00:25:44,300 --> 00:25:46,060 But isolation? 457 00:25:46,060 --> 00:25:49,341 How are they related? What does it have to do with my research? 458 00:25:49,341 --> 00:25:55,060 Senior Song, have you forgotten? The principle of alchemy is... 459 00:25:55,060 --> 00:25:58,041 an equivalent exchange. 460 00:25:59,941 --> 00:26:01,553 Yes. 461 00:26:16,540 --> 00:26:18,181 Don't let them in. Go. 462 00:26:18,181 --> 00:26:20,461 D-Don't let them... Don't let them in! 463 00:26:20,461 --> 00:26:22,101 What... What are you doing? 464 00:26:22,101 --> 00:26:23,820 Wasn't it agreed the trial starts tomorrow? 465 00:26:23,820 --> 00:26:26,020 I'm from the Astronomy Bureau. Upon His Majesty's decree, 466 00:26:26,020 --> 00:26:28,640 I came to assist in the interrogation. 467 00:26:28,640 --> 00:26:29,681 Let me go. 468 00:26:29,681 --> 00:26:31,300 Let go. 469 00:26:31,300 --> 00:26:32,460 Zhou Li. 470 00:26:32,460 --> 00:26:34,881 Did you kidnap Zhang Yun Ying, Marquis Wei Wu's son? 471 00:26:34,881 --> 00:26:38,181 Sir, I was wrongly accused. 472 00:26:38,181 --> 00:26:39,241 It wasn't me. 473 00:26:39,241 --> 00:26:41,561 It wasn't me. Let me go. 474 00:26:41,561 --> 00:26:42,685 [Notice] 475 00:26:42,685 --> 00:26:44,640 In the thirty-sixth year of Yuanjing, 476 00:26:44,640 --> 00:26:46,360 Zhou Xian Ping, the Vice Minister of Revenue, 477 00:26:46,360 --> 00:26:48,320 was dismissed from his position and banished 478 00:26:48,320 --> 00:26:51,780 for embezzling the treasury funds and grains and failing to discipline his son. 479 00:26:51,780 --> 00:26:55,801 His son Zhou Li was sentenced to exile for kidnapping Zhang Yun Ying, 480 00:26:55,801 --> 00:26:58,561 Marquis Wei Wu's illegitimate son. 481 00:27:00,281 --> 00:27:05,441 So, you bribed an Astronomy Bureau mage? 482 00:27:05,441 --> 00:27:06,980 Uncouth. 483 00:27:06,980 --> 00:27:10,260 It's about alchemy. How can it be called bribery? 484 00:27:10,260 --> 00:27:14,000 This is called equivalent exchange. 485 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,701 This isn't right. 486 00:27:16,540 --> 00:27:19,601 Aren't our methods somewhat dishonest? 487 00:27:20,300 --> 00:27:24,401 Ci Jiu. You are indeed a scholar. 488 00:27:24,980 --> 00:27:29,640 Do you not understand the weak will be bullied? 489 00:27:29,640 --> 00:27:32,181 Where are you going? 490 00:27:33,020 --> 00:27:36,260 If you fall behind, you'll be beaten. 491 00:27:36,260 --> 00:27:38,621 Our family has been driven to the wall. 492 00:27:38,621 --> 00:27:41,460 We have no other choice. 493 00:27:41,460 --> 00:27:47,020 To Zhou Li, our fight against him is like an ant trying to shake a giant tree*. (*Futile effort) 494 00:27:47,020 --> 00:27:50,200 But to the Astronomy Bureau, he became that ant. 495 00:27:50,200 --> 00:27:51,540 It wasn't me. 496 00:27:51,540 --> 00:27:54,661 It wasn't me. Let me go. 497 00:27:54,661 --> 00:27:55,980 It wasn't me, Sir. 498 00:27:55,980 --> 00:27:58,060 I am wrongly accused. I'm wronged. 499 00:27:58,060 --> 00:27:59,581 You're not wrongly accused. 500 00:27:59,581 --> 00:28:01,760 You are lying. 501 00:28:02,460 --> 00:28:06,941 Are you going to ask why Marquis Wei Wu as well as those high officials 502 00:28:06,941 --> 00:28:12,120 couldn't see through this not-so-clever framing? 503 00:28:13,300 --> 00:28:15,441 I figured out a part of it. 504 00:28:15,441 --> 00:28:17,421 For Vice Minister Zhou's political enemies, 505 00:28:17,421 --> 00:28:21,141 whether Zhou Li is wronged or not doesn't matter. 506 00:28:21,141 --> 00:28:24,241 They will seize this chance to take down Vice Minister Zhou. 507 00:28:24,241 --> 00:28:27,901 And for Marquis Wei Wu, this is a good opportunity for revenge. 508 00:28:27,901 --> 00:28:30,940 Previously, he couldn't fight against Vice Minister Zhou because he had no help. 509 00:28:30,940 --> 00:28:33,101 But now is a godsend. 510 00:28:33,101 --> 00:28:36,740 So, he went to the Imperial Court armored and caused a stir. 511 00:28:36,740 --> 00:28:40,220 As for whether his son was kidnapped by Zhou Li or not, 512 00:28:40,220 --> 00:28:41,540 he might doubt it. 513 00:28:41,540 --> 00:28:43,460 But before he has enough evidence, 514 00:28:43,460 --> 00:28:47,421 eliminating his enemies is the priority. 515 00:28:48,780 --> 00:28:51,741 You indeed have the intelligence of a chief minister. 516 00:28:53,220 --> 00:28:55,241 This time we're lucky. 517 00:28:55,241 --> 00:28:57,200 Next time, 518 00:28:58,101 --> 00:29:00,221 no one knows what will happen. 519 00:29:08,141 --> 00:29:09,661 Don't be discouraged. 520 00:29:09,661 --> 00:29:13,841 Look, you've been admitted into Yunlu Academy. 521 00:29:13,841 --> 00:29:15,841 You have a bright future. 522 00:29:15,841 --> 00:29:17,481 Given your talents, 523 00:29:17,481 --> 00:29:21,020 you might even be conferred a rank and become a minister within a few years. 524 00:29:21,020 --> 00:29:25,060 By then, no one will dare to bully our family. 525 00:29:26,540 --> 00:29:27,701 What about you? 526 00:29:27,701 --> 00:29:29,720 What's your plan? 527 00:29:30,405 --> 00:29:31,300 I… 528 00:29:31,300 --> 00:29:33,820 Well, I'm leaving. 529 00:29:33,820 --> 00:29:35,500 Where are you going? 530 00:29:35,500 --> 00:29:37,220 I don't know. 531 00:29:37,220 --> 00:29:39,141 But I can no longer stay in the capital. 532 00:29:39,141 --> 00:29:43,021 In just a few months, I've been imprisoned twice. 533 00:29:43,621 --> 00:29:46,981 The future of our family relies on you. 534 00:29:47,941 --> 00:29:49,405 Ci Jiu. 535 00:29:49,405 --> 00:29:51,341 What do you think about the South? 536 00:29:51,341 --> 00:29:53,041 The green tiles and red houses. [Xu Residence] 537 00:29:53,041 --> 00:29:55,540 The fragrant grass by the river.* (*Poem by Song Dynasty's Zhu Dun Ru) 538 00:29:55,540 --> 00:29:57,860 Not bad, it's settled then. 539 00:29:58,941 --> 00:30:01,980 You should wait until my parents return before leaving. 540 00:30:02,701 --> 00:30:04,621 I can't stand farewells. 541 00:30:04,621 --> 00:30:05,993 How about this? 542 00:30:06,581 --> 00:30:08,381 Give these letters to them. 543 00:30:08,381 --> 00:30:10,740 I've written what I want to say. [To Second Uncle] 544 00:30:13,861 --> 00:30:15,820 It's about time. 545 00:30:15,820 --> 00:30:19,500 When I arrive at a new place, I will write to you. 546 00:30:20,980 --> 00:30:24,020 Buddy, goodbye. 547 00:30:27,381 --> 00:30:29,740 When will you return? 548 00:30:34,701 --> 00:30:37,480 When you are conferred as a minister, 549 00:30:38,141 --> 00:30:41,081 I'll be back as a successful man. 550 00:30:41,820 --> 00:30:45,960 If I leave, the Xu family will be safe, right? 551 00:30:47,540 --> 00:30:49,720 Ning Yan, play a few rounds with me. 552 00:30:49,720 --> 00:30:52,440 Don't you see me being sentimental, Auntie? 553 00:30:52,440 --> 00:30:54,565 So annoying. 554 00:30:59,701 --> 00:31:03,481 Clean these bottles and pots again. 555 00:31:11,160 --> 00:31:14,020 Senior Brother Song, thank you for last time. 556 00:31:14,020 --> 00:31:15,640 You're welcome. 557 00:31:15,640 --> 00:31:17,400 What are you busy with? 558 00:31:17,400 --> 00:31:19,201 Eldest Princess is coming to learn alchemy. 559 00:31:19,201 --> 00:31:21,220 My master has instructed us to treat her well. 560 00:31:21,220 --> 00:31:23,260 Eldest Princess? 561 00:31:23,260 --> 00:31:26,460 A princess is also interested in alchemy? 562 00:31:26,460 --> 00:31:28,220 Eldest Princess learns from various sources. 563 00:31:28,220 --> 00:31:31,661 She comes to discuss alchemy every 15th of the month. 564 00:31:31,661 --> 00:31:34,101 But for some reason, she is coming two days earlier this month. 565 00:31:34,101 --> 00:31:36,740 So, we're a bit in a hurry. 566 00:31:36,740 --> 00:31:39,060 Then I won't disturb you. 567 00:31:39,060 --> 00:31:42,780 I'm here to bid farewell to you and Miss Cai Wei. 568 00:31:42,780 --> 00:31:44,437 Farewell? 569 00:31:46,941 --> 00:31:48,765 Are you leaving the Capital? 570 00:31:49,901 --> 00:31:51,581 Yes. 571 00:31:51,581 --> 00:31:55,020 As you know, many things have happened recently. 572 00:31:55,020 --> 00:31:57,661 I am somewhat tired. 573 00:31:58,260 --> 00:32:00,341 People come and go in life. 574 00:32:00,341 --> 00:32:02,300 We will meet again. 575 00:32:02,300 --> 00:32:03,500 Senior Brother Song. 576 00:32:03,500 --> 00:32:05,981 - Thank you. - Take care. 577 00:32:06,661 --> 00:32:10,141 By the way, I got you something. 578 00:32:13,341 --> 00:32:15,200 This is what I promised you before. 579 00:32:15,200 --> 00:32:17,540 It contains what you want. [Principles of Alchemy] 580 00:32:17,540 --> 00:32:19,740 You have a long way to go in the field of alchemy. 581 00:32:19,740 --> 00:32:24,540 Only someone like you can make the best use of this book. 582 00:32:24,540 --> 00:32:26,260 I'm flattered. 583 00:32:26,260 --> 00:32:27,581 Rest assured, 584 00:32:27,581 --> 00:32:32,221 I will read it carefully and not let you down. 585 00:32:32,221 --> 00:32:34,009 10 taels per book. 586 00:32:37,220 --> 00:32:39,601 You charge money for it? 587 00:32:40,220 --> 00:32:41,877 Of course. 588 00:32:43,500 --> 00:32:45,460 Beloved mages of the Astronomy Bureau, 589 00:32:45,460 --> 00:32:49,600 welcome to my alchemy book's launch event. 590 00:32:49,600 --> 00:32:51,321 Great. 591 00:32:51,321 --> 00:32:53,341 I have a question, Senior Sister Cai Wei. 592 00:32:53,341 --> 00:32:55,460 Generally, studying alchemy 593 00:32:55,460 --> 00:32:57,421 - is quite painful, isn't it? - Yes, it is. 594 00:32:57,421 --> 00:33:00,060 To achieve results in alchemy, 595 00:33:00,060 --> 00:33:01,701 you often feel anxious, 596 00:33:01,701 --> 00:33:04,400 lose hair in large chunks, 597 00:33:04,400 --> 00:33:06,060 gain weight, and get out of shape. 598 00:33:06,060 --> 00:33:08,621 However, if I say there is a book 599 00:33:08,621 --> 00:33:11,720 that can improve your alchemy skills at least by one level, 600 00:33:11,720 --> 00:33:13,581 - will you buy it? - Yes! 601 00:33:13,581 --> 00:33:16,141 The book that Senior Cai Wei is holding, 602 00:33:16,141 --> 00:33:19,101 "How to improve the success rate of refining fake tax silver." 603 00:33:19,101 --> 00:33:21,820 What is the market price for this book? 604 00:33:21,820 --> 00:33:23,460 This book is quite sought-after. 605 00:33:23,460 --> 00:33:26,341 So, this book is sold for 25 taels of silver each. 606 00:33:26,341 --> 00:33:28,181 What? 25 taels? 607 00:33:28,181 --> 00:33:29,740 No, it's too expensive. 608 00:33:29,740 --> 00:33:32,581 For our beloved mages, it's too much. 609 00:33:32,581 --> 00:33:34,901 I must find a way to give you all some discounts. 610 00:33:34,901 --> 00:33:36,740 I can offer direct sales here, 611 00:33:36,740 --> 00:33:38,861 cutting out the middlemen, 612 00:33:38,861 --> 00:33:42,220 to bring down the price for you. 613 00:33:44,941 --> 00:33:47,780 Without the delicious food you gave me, 614 00:33:47,780 --> 00:33:50,901 I wouldn't have turned my elbows outward.* (*Side with outsiders) 615 00:33:50,901 --> 00:33:52,621 Elbows are supposed to turn outward. 616 00:33:52,621 --> 00:33:54,061 It's yours. 617 00:33:59,740 --> 00:34:01,697 Glad to work with you. 618 00:34:06,501 --> 00:34:09,220 Knowledge is wealth. 619 00:34:20,320 --> 00:34:23,181 The princess arrives. 620 00:34:27,118 --> 00:34:30,721 [Lin An, Second Princess] 621 00:34:43,201 --> 00:34:45,300 Who is blocking the way? 622 00:34:51,881 --> 00:34:55,181 How dare you stare at the princess and not greet her. [Xiao Gang, Maid] 623 00:34:55,940 --> 00:34:57,780 I apologize for my rudeness. 624 00:34:57,780 --> 00:35:00,541 Xiao Gang, don't be disrespectful. 625 00:35:03,260 --> 00:35:05,285 After you, please. 626 00:35:05,881 --> 00:35:08,601 No, after you, Your Highness. 627 00:35:13,621 --> 00:35:17,421 I guess this must be Princess Huai Qing, 628 00:35:17,421 --> 00:35:19,661 the most talented lady in Dafeng, 629 00:35:19,661 --> 00:35:22,420 just as described in the rumors. 630 00:35:22,420 --> 00:35:26,301 She looks elegant and gracious. 631 00:35:34,061 --> 00:35:36,841 To what do I owe this pleasure, Your Highness? Please wait here and allow me to report. 632 00:35:36,841 --> 00:35:39,020 No need to report to anyone. It's not the first time we've come here. 633 00:35:39,020 --> 00:35:41,200 Xiao Gang, how many times have I told you? 634 00:35:41,200 --> 00:35:43,620 This is the Astronomy Bureau. We are here on official business. 635 00:35:43,620 --> 00:35:45,481 Be polite and smile, understand? 636 00:35:45,481 --> 00:35:49,761 Princess Lin An. W-What brought you here? 637 00:35:49,761 --> 00:35:52,061 Nothing brought me here. I came by myself. 638 00:35:52,061 --> 00:35:56,101 When I talked with you about alchemy, I learned a lot from it. 639 00:35:56,101 --> 00:35:58,340 So, I'm here to learn again. 640 00:35:58,340 --> 00:36:00,313 Princess. 641 00:36:00,313 --> 00:36:03,001 L-Let me inform my master first. 642 00:36:03,001 --> 00:36:04,541 No need. 643 00:36:04,541 --> 00:36:06,700 There's no need to let Master Jian Zheng know. 644 00:36:06,700 --> 00:36:08,740 I'm very familiar with this place. 645 00:36:08,740 --> 00:36:11,260 Let's go straight to the alchemy room. 646 00:36:12,300 --> 00:36:13,701 All right. 647 00:36:13,701 --> 00:36:15,961 Clear out the alchemy room. 648 00:36:17,660 --> 00:36:20,021 Princess, please slow down. 649 00:36:20,021 --> 00:36:22,461 Watch your step. Go a bit slower. 650 00:36:30,840 --> 00:36:33,141 Why is it empty? 651 00:36:36,240 --> 00:36:38,140 Where are the things? 652 00:36:38,140 --> 00:36:40,680 Princess, I almost forgot. 653 00:36:40,680 --> 00:36:45,721 Yesterday, a thief came to the alchemy room and stole it all. 654 00:36:45,721 --> 00:36:47,860 But don't worry. I've sent someone to investigate. 655 00:36:47,860 --> 00:36:49,860 There's no clue as of now. 656 00:36:49,860 --> 00:36:51,740 How about you come another day? 657 00:36:51,740 --> 00:36:53,361 No need. 658 00:36:55,260 --> 00:36:56,985 Servants. 659 00:37:00,860 --> 00:37:05,581 I passed by the East Market and saw someone selling them. So, I bought some. 660 00:37:06,260 --> 00:37:09,800 Princess, you purchased quite a lot. 661 00:37:11,041 --> 00:37:15,820 All right. Today, I will show you how to make a bronze mirror. 662 00:37:15,820 --> 00:37:18,340 Senior Brother Song, don't be perfunctory. 663 00:37:18,340 --> 00:37:23,001 I heard you've recently successfully produced fake tax silver. 664 00:37:23,001 --> 00:37:25,360 Even Huai Qing will come here to learn. 665 00:37:28,380 --> 00:37:29,910 Yes. 666 00:37:29,910 --> 00:37:34,370 Huai Qing is talented and smart, but even she can't succeed easily, 667 00:37:34,370 --> 00:37:36,600 let alone you. 668 00:37:41,821 --> 00:37:45,601 P-Princess Lin An, I… I-I didn't mean it that way. 669 00:37:45,601 --> 00:37:50,800 What I meant was, you are highly intelligent and overqualified 670 00:37:50,800 --> 00:37:55,500 for such a small experiment. 671 00:37:55,501 --> 00:37:57,300 I'm flattered. 672 00:37:57,300 --> 00:38:03,600 I just want to give it a try and see if I'm as talented as Huai Qing. 673 00:38:04,201 --> 00:38:05,820 Let's start. 674 00:38:10,561 --> 00:38:14,141 Step one, melt the salt 675 00:38:20,240 --> 00:38:23,821 and then filter it. 676 00:38:28,661 --> 00:38:30,841 What is the next step? 677 00:38:32,141 --> 00:38:33,881 Senior Brother Song. 678 00:38:35,181 --> 00:38:36,820 Come here. 679 00:38:36,820 --> 00:38:39,561 I forgot what the next step is. 680 00:38:39,561 --> 00:38:43,581 Just... Just put that on the furnace. 681 00:38:43,581 --> 00:38:48,241 Using high temperatures, you evaporate it until it crystallizes. 682 00:38:52,181 --> 00:38:53,541 I know the steps after that. 683 00:38:53,541 --> 00:38:55,441 Melt the crystals. 684 00:38:55,441 --> 00:38:56,740 Fortunately, I've prepared a magic tool. 685 00:38:56,740 --> 00:38:58,340 A magic tool? 686 00:38:58,340 --> 00:39:00,181 A magic tool from the Astronomy Bureau. 687 00:39:00,181 --> 00:39:01,501 I've never seen that before. 688 00:39:01,501 --> 00:39:03,601 Don't panic, Senior Brother. 689 00:39:03,601 --> 00:39:06,041 I've memorized the spell by heart. 690 00:39:06,041 --> 00:39:07,541 Hydrogen, helium, lithium, beryllium, boron, 691 00:39:07,541 --> 00:39:09,061 carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, neon, 692 00:39:09,061 --> 00:39:12,280 - sodium, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorous. Right? - Wait! 693 00:39:18,380 --> 00:39:20,001 Senior Brother. 694 00:39:20,581 --> 00:39:22,681 Are you okay, Senior Brother? 695 00:39:27,740 --> 00:39:29,465 Princess. 696 00:39:30,280 --> 00:39:32,461 That's how fake silver is made. 697 00:39:32,461 --> 00:39:34,820 A slight oversight could be disastrous. 698 00:39:34,820 --> 00:39:39,561 Moreover, your magic tool is not from our Astronomy Bureau. 699 00:39:40,700 --> 00:39:46,001 How about when you have a new tool, we'll continue then? 700 00:39:46,001 --> 00:39:50,420 I know the reason for the mishap. 701 00:39:51,340 --> 00:39:54,181 Let's try again. 702 00:39:54,860 --> 00:39:58,721 Servants! 703 00:40:00,081 --> 00:40:02,820 - It's done. The crystal has melted. - Next... 704 00:40:02,820 --> 00:40:04,320 remember to control the voltage. 705 00:40:04,320 --> 00:40:07,000 - What is "voltage"? - It's the strength of the lightning. 706 00:40:07,000 --> 00:40:08,761 Be careful. 707 00:40:08,761 --> 00:40:10,760 Princess. 708 00:40:12,380 --> 00:40:14,137 Once more. 709 00:40:27,220 --> 00:40:30,061 Do no evil deeds late at night. 710 00:40:30,061 --> 00:40:32,281 You need not fear the Guardians by day. 711 00:40:32,281 --> 00:40:34,220 Guardian? 712 00:40:35,420 --> 00:40:37,861 - Put your arm down. - Be serious. 713 00:40:39,021 --> 00:40:41,821 Are you Xu Qi An? 714 00:40:44,661 --> 00:40:46,561 Speak. 715 00:40:46,561 --> 00:40:48,661 Yes, I am Xu Qi An. 716 00:40:48,661 --> 00:40:50,780 All right, come with us. 717 00:40:50,780 --> 00:40:54,240 Wait, Sirs. I haven't committed any crimes. 718 00:40:54,240 --> 00:40:58,260 Do no evil deeds late at night, you need not fear the Guardians by day. 719 00:41:02,500 --> 00:41:08,890 ♫ One, two, three, four ♫ 720 00:41:09,990 --> 00:41:19,970 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 721 00:41:24,700 --> 00:41:29,050 'Who Are You?' - Huangzi Hong Fan 722 00:41:29,050 --> 00:41:31,239 ♫ I'm like a bright mirror inlaid with swirl patterns ♫ 723 00:41:31,239 --> 00:41:33,148 ♫ The night breeze blows through the night ♫ 724 00:41:33,148 --> 00:41:35,286 ♫ Shallow dreams dim the glow of my lantern ♫ 725 00:41:35,286 --> 00:41:37,181 ♫ Looking back, a haunting melody rings in my ear ♫ 726 00:41:37,181 --> 00:41:39,123 ♫ There are people like me in this world ♫ 727 00:41:39,123 --> 00:41:41,105 ♫ The night is long as if tomorrow is nearing ♫ 728 00:41:41,105 --> 00:41:43,182 ♫ From now on, don't ask too many questions ♫ 729 00:41:43,182 --> 00:41:45,087 ♫ From this moment on, I'll gallop across the vast lands ♫ 730 00:41:45,087 --> 00:41:46,858 ♫ Wielding a sword, wearing a cloak and treading along ♫ 731 00:41:46,858 --> 00:41:49,153 ♫ Each step I take is like a gust of wind ♫ 732 00:41:49,153 --> 00:41:50,913 ♫ I don't wish to go against the world ♫ 733 00:41:50,913 --> 00:41:53,089 ♫ I won't risk my life for it ♫ 734 00:41:53,089 --> 00:41:55,026 ♫ Carefree people don't fight ♫ 735 00:41:55,026 --> 00:41:57,173 ♫ Extending a warm welcome to all ♫ 736 00:41:57,173 --> 00:41:59,389 ♫ Want me to lose all sense of right and wrong? ♫ 737 00:41:59,389 --> 00:42:02,421 ♫ Sorry, but I can't do that ♫ 738 00:42:11,905 --> 00:42:13,825 ♫ No matter who comes ♫ 739 00:42:13,825 --> 00:42:15,864 ♫ I hold great ambition ♫ 740 00:42:15,864 --> 00:42:17,881 ♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫ 741 00:42:17,881 --> 00:42:19,828 ♫ Only I am excited ♫ 742 00:42:19,828 --> 00:42:21,846 ♫ I only pursue fairness ♫ 743 00:42:21,846 --> 00:42:23,910 ♫ Never bending to officials ♫ 744 00:42:23,910 --> 00:42:25,797 ♫ The martial arts world is profound ♫ 745 00:42:25,797 --> 00:42:29,097 ♫ With chivalry and youth as my weapon ♫ 746 00:42:29,097 --> 00:42:31,171 ♫ I'm like a bright mirror inlaid with swirl patterns ♫ 747 00:42:31,171 --> 00:42:33,043 ♫ The night breeze blows through the night ♫ 748 00:42:33,043 --> 00:42:35,177 ♫ Shallow dreams dim the glow of my lantern ♫ 749 00:42:35,177 --> 00:42:37,129 ♫ Looking back, a haunting melody rings in my ear ♫ 750 00:42:37,129 --> 00:42:39,107 ♫ There are people like me in this world ♫ 751 00:42:39,107 --> 00:42:41,157 ♫ The night is long as if tomorrow is nearing ♫ 752 00:42:41,157 --> 00:42:43,136 ♫ From now on, don't ask too many questions ♫ 753 00:42:43,136 --> 00:42:45,176 ♫ From this moment on, I'll gallop across the vast lands ♫ 754 00:42:45,176 --> 00:42:46,845 ♫ Wielding a sword, wearing a cloak and treading along ♫ 755 00:42:46,845 --> 00:42:49,104 ♫ Each step I take is like a gust of wind ♫ 756 00:42:49,104 --> 00:42:50,837 ♫ I don't wish to go against the world ♫ 757 00:42:50,837 --> 00:42:53,133 ♫ I won't risk my life for it ♫ 758 00:42:53,133 --> 00:42:54,929 ♫ Carefree people don't fight ♫ 759 00:42:54,929 --> 00:42:57,190 ♫ Extending a warm welcome to all ♫ 760 00:42:57,190 --> 00:42:59,429 ♫ Want me to lose all sense of right and wrong? ♫ 761 00:42:59,429 --> 00:43:02,412 ♫ Sorry, but I can't do that ♫ 762 00:43:03,930 --> 00:43:05,815 ♫ No matter who comes ♫ 763 00:43:05,815 --> 00:43:07,866 ♫ I hold great ambition ♫ 764 00:43:07,866 --> 00:43:09,853 ♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫ 765 00:43:09,853 --> 00:43:11,877 ♫ Only I am excited ♫ 766 00:43:11,877 --> 00:43:13,836 ♫ I only pursue fairness ♫ 767 00:43:13,836 --> 00:43:15,840 ♫ Never bending to officials ♫ 768 00:43:15,840 --> 00:43:17,766 ♫ The martial arts world is profound ♫ 769 00:43:17,766 --> 00:43:21,997 ♫ With chivalry and youth as my weapon ♫ 770 00:43:23,577 --> 00:43:25,889 ♫ No matter who comes ♫ 771 00:43:25,889 --> 00:43:27,841 ♫ I hold great ambition ♫ 772 00:43:27,841 --> 00:43:29,832 ♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫ 773 00:43:29,832 --> 00:43:31,744 ♫ Only I am excited ♫ 774 00:43:31,744 --> 00:43:33,880 ♫ I only pursue fairness ♫ 775 00:43:33,880 --> 00:43:35,766 ♫ Never bending to officials ♫ 776 00:43:35,766 --> 00:43:37,626 ♫ The martial arts world is profound ♫ 777 00:43:37,626 --> 00:43:39,911 ♫ The youth is born to chase the wind ♫ 778 00:43:39,911 --> 00:43:41,721 ♫ No matter who comes ♫ 779 00:43:41,721 --> 00:43:43,796 ♫ I hold great ambition ♫ 780 00:43:43,796 --> 00:43:45,845 ♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫ 781 00:43:45,845 --> 00:43:47,792 ♫ I'm still the only one excited ♫ 782 00:43:47,792 --> 00:43:49,746 ♫ I only pursue fairness ♫ 783 00:43:49,746 --> 00:43:51,796 ♫ Never bending to officials ♫ 784 00:43:51,796 --> 00:43:53,780 ♫ The martial arts world is profound ♫ 785 00:43:53,780 --> 00:43:56,593 ♫ The youth is born to chase the wind ♫