1 00:00:04,970 --> 00:00:09,030 song title 2 00:00:09,030 --> 00:00:12,496 ♫ I'm a mortal under the sky ♫ 3 00:00:12,496 --> 00:00:15,856 ♫ The masses speak of my arrogance ♫ 4 00:00:15,856 --> 00:00:19,596 ♫ I aspire to fly high ♫ 5 00:00:20,476 --> 00:00:23,066 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 6 00:00:23,066 --> 00:00:26,456 ♫ Not everything will pass ♫ 7 00:00:26,456 --> 00:00:29,896 ♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫ 8 00:00:29,896 --> 00:00:33,928 ♫ I'll 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 ♫ Accidentally, I found out a secret ♫ 11 00:00:39,142 --> 00:00:40,092 ♫ The politics upon my lips ♫ 12 00:00:40,092 --> 00:00:41,148 ♫ Has overthrown it all ♫ 13 00:00:41,148 --> 00:00:42,436 ♫ It's not steadfast ♫ 14 00:00:42,436 --> 00:00:43,748 ♫ Standing right here ♫ 15 00:00:43,748 --> 00:00:45,816 ♫ You 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 in this vast land ♫ 18 00:00:49,246 --> 00:00:50,300 ♫ I am but a commoner ♫ 19 00:00:50,300 --> 00:00:52,576 ♫ I intended to be steady step by step ♫ 20 00:00:52,576 --> 00:00:53,662 ♫ I am but a commoner ♫ 21 00:00:53,662 --> 00:00:55,936 ♫ I can tell what's true and what's false ♫ 22 00:00:55,936 --> 00:00:57,094 ♫ I am but a commoner ♫ 23 00:00:57,094 --> 00:00:58,648 ♫ I like music and hate intrigues ♫ 24 00:00:58,648 --> 00:01:00,326 ♫ I used to see hills full of lonely souls ♫ 25 00:01:00,326 --> 00:01:03,316 ♫ I feel regret for my recklessness ♫ 26 00:01:03,316 --> 00:01:07,456 ♫ Leaving future generations to review my scribbles ♫ 27 00:01:07,456 --> 00:01:10,076 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 28 00:01:10,076 --> 00:01:13,366 ♫ Not everything will pass ♫ 29 00:01:13,366 --> 00:01:16,806 ♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫ 30 00:01:16,806 --> 00:01:21,204 ♫ I'll become a thing of the past ♫ 31 00:01:22,432 --> 00:01:24,314 ♫ We only have one life, and 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 ♫ 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 --> 00:01:34,117 ♫ May we live and die together ♫ 38 00:01:34,117 --> 00:01:37,336 [Guardians of the Dafeng] 39 00:01:37,336 --> 00:01:40,139 [Episode 18] 40 00:01:40,139 --> 00:01:41,530 That's strange. 41 00:01:42,139 --> 00:01:43,690 Open the door. 42 00:01:45,150 --> 00:01:55,030 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 43 00:01:58,990 --> 00:02:00,598 He's dead. 44 00:02:05,579 --> 00:02:06,579 What? 45 00:02:06,579 --> 00:02:08,859 He's dead? 46 00:02:08,859 --> 00:02:11,199 He may be linked to the Sangbo case. 47 00:02:11,199 --> 00:02:12,579 I wanted to interrogate him. 48 00:02:12,579 --> 00:02:13,938 I didn't see this coming. 49 00:02:13,938 --> 00:02:15,859 He was silenced. 50 00:02:15,859 --> 00:02:19,138 He is a major criminal for Mr. Wei. 51 00:02:19,579 --> 00:02:20,699 How did he die? 52 00:02:20,699 --> 00:02:22,338 I don't know. 53 00:02:22,338 --> 00:02:24,579 The coroner will find out. 54 00:02:27,930 --> 00:02:30,618 The criminal died in the Jingzhao Administration. 55 00:02:30,618 --> 00:02:33,378 But this has nothing to do with me. 56 00:02:33,378 --> 00:02:37,079 Sir. I'll assist you with the investigation. 57 00:02:37,079 --> 00:02:40,539 My departments will do as you order. 58 00:02:41,539 --> 00:02:43,539 A county magistrate died in the cell. 59 00:02:43,539 --> 00:02:46,379 It was an accident, which has nothing to do with you. 60 00:02:48,259 --> 00:02:50,178 Thank you. 61 00:02:50,178 --> 00:02:51,378 Not at all. 62 00:02:51,378 --> 00:02:56,398 Caiwei told me you did me a favor yesterday at the Ministry of Justice. 63 00:02:58,859 --> 00:03:01,058 No problem. 64 00:03:01,058 --> 00:03:03,238 It's not a problem for me. 65 00:03:05,218 --> 00:03:09,839 In that case, I'll take my leave. 66 00:03:09,839 --> 00:03:11,259 Take care, sir. 67 00:03:11,259 --> 00:03:13,959 Thank you for coming. I will see you out. 68 00:03:18,482 --> 00:03:20,929 [Great Admiration] 69 00:03:23,338 --> 00:03:25,099 Thank you for coming. 70 00:03:25,099 --> 00:03:26,378 Don't mention it. 71 00:03:26,378 --> 00:03:28,619 I did not help much. 72 00:03:31,470 --> 00:03:34,138 So, the poems… 73 00:03:36,378 --> 00:03:39,139 You'll have what you want. 74 00:03:39,139 --> 00:03:42,419 Just now I saw you burning a page of a book. 75 00:03:42,419 --> 00:03:45,999 No offense, but I've never seen such powerful magic. 76 00:03:45,999 --> 00:03:48,318 May I ask how it works? 77 00:03:49,458 --> 00:03:52,218 This is a magic book. 78 00:03:52,218 --> 00:03:56,338 It contains my academy's magic tricks. 79 00:03:56,338 --> 00:03:58,058 This is a treasure. 80 00:03:58,058 --> 00:03:59,259 If you ignite one page of it, 81 00:03:59,259 --> 00:04:05,338 you will use the magic power of this page. 82 00:04:06,199 --> 00:04:07,539 I see. 83 00:04:07,539 --> 00:04:09,819 Forgive my ignorance. 84 00:04:09,819 --> 00:04:14,798 However, I have to give you poems later. 85 00:04:14,798 --> 00:04:17,539 This case is urgent. My cultivation is weak. 86 00:04:17,539 --> 00:04:22,078 I'm afraid I can't compose poetry for a long time. 87 00:04:29,230 --> 00:04:33,298 Let me give you a magic book to help you with that. 88 00:04:33,298 --> 00:04:35,259 That would be great. 89 00:04:37,999 --> 00:04:41,818 So, the poetry… 90 00:04:41,818 --> 00:04:44,538 Sure, you'll have it. 91 00:04:49,618 --> 00:04:51,618 See you, sir. 92 00:04:57,818 --> 00:04:59,178 Chun. 93 00:04:59,178 --> 00:05:00,818 I heard the county magistrate died in prison. 94 00:05:00,818 --> 00:05:02,759 What did Chen Hanguang say? 95 00:05:02,759 --> 00:05:04,918 Take a look at the autopsy report. 96 00:05:05,539 --> 00:05:07,219 No external injuries, not poisoned. 97 00:05:07,219 --> 00:05:09,058 So, he died without a reason? 98 00:05:09,058 --> 00:05:11,938 Caiwei questioned the night-duty clerks and jailers 99 00:05:11,938 --> 00:05:13,058 and found nothing suspicious. 100 00:05:13,058 --> 00:05:17,199 It's confirmed the county magistrate died in his sleep that night. 101 00:05:17,199 --> 00:05:18,659 He was murdered in his dream? 102 00:05:18,659 --> 00:05:19,899 What comes to your mind? 103 00:05:19,899 --> 00:05:24,518 I heard the Yin God of the Three Sects can do this. 104 00:05:24,518 --> 00:05:26,258 Three Sects? 105 00:05:26,258 --> 00:05:27,659 If it is the Three Sects, 106 00:05:27,659 --> 00:05:31,139 Jinlian should have heard something. 107 00:05:31,139 --> 00:05:33,199 Besides, 108 00:05:34,138 --> 00:05:36,618 there is another group. 109 00:05:37,659 --> 00:05:39,622 Wizard. 110 00:05:47,178 --> 00:05:48,258 Wizard? 111 00:05:48,258 --> 00:05:49,826 Follow me. 112 00:05:53,378 --> 00:05:54,938 Have you heard of the Wizard Cult? 113 00:05:54,938 --> 00:05:56,339 I've heard it from Pingzhi. 114 00:05:56,339 --> 00:05:58,618 They are divine beings beyond any rank. 115 00:05:58,618 --> 00:06:01,938 Wizard Cult was founded by him? 116 00:06:01,938 --> 00:06:04,739 The Wizard God is a deity commonly worshipped by the Northern states. 117 00:06:04,739 --> 00:06:07,378 The Wizard Cult holds supreme power in the North, 118 00:06:07,378 --> 00:06:10,978 just like the Heaven Cult in the West. 119 00:06:11,659 --> 00:06:13,138 Fifteen years ago, 120 00:06:13,138 --> 00:06:17,419 the chieftain of Yunzhou clashed with the Wizard Cult. 121 00:06:17,419 --> 00:06:23,179 Overnight, 2,000 elite soldiers died in the barracks. 122 00:06:23,179 --> 00:06:25,339 There were no wounds on their bodies. 123 00:06:25,339 --> 00:06:28,339 All passed away in their sleep. 124 00:06:28,339 --> 00:06:32,018 In the end, even the chieftain never woke up 125 00:06:32,018 --> 00:06:36,738 After that, Yunzhou became a land without a master. 126 00:06:36,738 --> 00:06:38,659 Banditry ran rampant. 127 00:06:38,659 --> 00:06:40,958 Calamities occurred one after another. 128 00:06:41,618 --> 00:06:45,138 According to the information from the source, 129 00:06:45,138 --> 00:06:49,599 it is likely that it has become a stronghold of the Wizard Cult in Dafeng. 130 00:06:52,290 --> 00:06:56,498 If this matter is connected with Yunzhou, 131 00:06:59,718 --> 00:07:02,418 the case will become complicated. 132 00:07:05,018 --> 00:07:07,439 I always feel 133 00:07:07,439 --> 00:07:10,878 that the end of the Year of Gengzi will be the start of a great disaster. 134 00:07:10,878 --> 00:07:12,938 Wait. 135 00:07:12,938 --> 00:07:14,299 You confused me. 136 00:07:14,299 --> 00:07:17,178 Let's just focus on the case. 137 00:07:23,178 --> 00:07:24,378 Ningyan, where are you going? 138 00:07:24,378 --> 00:07:26,398 To capture Zhou Chixiong. 139 00:07:32,245 --> 00:07:35,202 [Yunzhou Commandery] 140 00:07:38,938 --> 00:07:40,918 Yang Gong has entered the city. 141 00:07:44,938 --> 00:07:46,899 Got it. 142 00:07:46,899 --> 00:07:48,220 What should we do? 143 00:07:48,220 --> 00:07:49,790 [Yang Chuannan, Commander of Yunzhou] 144 00:07:49,798 --> 00:07:51,978 Why? 145 00:07:51,978 --> 00:07:53,899 [Li Miaozhen, fourth rank of Heaven Sect] You know why. 146 00:07:53,899 --> 00:07:57,018 With his arrival, you must hand over the power. 147 00:08:00,099 --> 00:08:02,478 Since it is the rule, 148 00:08:02,478 --> 00:08:04,818 I'll follow it. 149 00:08:05,578 --> 00:08:07,959 Do you really not understand? 150 00:08:07,959 --> 00:08:11,079 The emperor sent Yang Gong to Qingzhou to be the governor. 151 00:08:11,079 --> 00:08:13,899 He fears that you wield too much power. So he sent someone to balance it out. 152 00:08:13,899 --> 00:08:15,659 After all, if Qingzhou and Yunzhou are jointly governed, 153 00:08:15,659 --> 00:08:19,058 the governor of Qingzhou will hold the actual power over Yunzhou. 154 00:08:19,058 --> 00:08:23,698 I heard Yang Gong was from Yunlu Academy. 155 00:08:23,698 --> 00:08:26,539 He took a poem from a student before taking office. 156 00:08:26,539 --> 00:08:30,558 Most likely, he's a fame-seeking man, coming here for politics. 157 00:08:33,579 --> 00:08:37,318 Dafeng only produces pests. 158 00:08:38,418 --> 00:08:41,099 What do you want to do? 159 00:08:43,699 --> 00:08:46,938 Just say the word, and I'll kill him. 160 00:08:51,979 --> 00:08:54,559 This requires careful deliberation. 161 00:08:55,418 --> 00:08:57,538 I can't stand seeing you act so cowardly. 162 00:08:57,538 --> 00:08:59,719 Emperor Yuanjing is so mean. 163 00:08:59,719 --> 00:09:01,378 Miaozhen. 164 00:09:01,378 --> 00:09:04,778 What? I'm not on the imperial payroll. 165 00:09:09,258 --> 00:09:11,458 Heroine Feiyan. 166 00:09:13,819 --> 00:09:17,759 You suppressed bandits 167 00:09:18,618 --> 00:09:23,219 and punished villainous people to maintain peace in Yunzhou. 168 00:09:23,219 --> 00:09:27,218 I really appreciate it. 169 00:09:28,538 --> 00:09:32,259 However, rules are rules. 170 00:09:33,059 --> 00:09:35,958 After all, I'm a servant of the imperial court. 171 00:09:35,958 --> 00:09:39,378 Mind your language. 172 00:09:41,178 --> 00:09:43,639 Where are you going? 173 00:09:44,538 --> 00:09:47,639 I feel terrible in this room. I can't stay any longer. 174 00:09:57,839 --> 00:09:59,558 - General Li. - What is it? 175 00:09:59,558 --> 00:10:01,899 Recently, the bandits have a new leader. 176 00:10:01,899 --> 00:10:04,558 Lately, there's been an increase in robberies. It's rampant. 177 00:10:04,558 --> 00:10:05,739 Continue to gather information. 178 00:10:05,739 --> 00:10:08,819 Wait for the right moment to attack the bandits with my men. 179 00:10:08,819 --> 00:10:09,939 - Yes. - Go then. 180 00:10:09,939 --> 00:10:11,502 Let's go. 181 00:10:12,898 --> 00:10:15,298 Master, you came out so soon. 182 00:10:16,814 --> 00:10:20,469 [Su Su, Heaven Sect] 183 00:10:24,138 --> 00:10:25,778 I'm not happy. 184 00:10:32,339 --> 00:10:34,719 Look, your old problem acted up again. 185 00:10:34,719 --> 00:10:37,299 We're surrounded by the mountains. Careful about getting cold. 186 00:10:37,299 --> 00:10:39,122 [Cold Charm] 187 00:10:40,418 --> 00:10:42,062 Got it. 188 00:10:42,898 --> 00:10:44,938 It's because of Yang Chuannan? 189 00:10:45,658 --> 00:10:47,839 Officials are just troublesome. 190 00:10:47,839 --> 00:10:50,759 Nominally, you're the cavalry general he hired. 191 00:10:50,759 --> 00:10:52,339 In fact, you did it all for your friendship. 192 00:10:52,339 --> 00:10:55,478 If he upsets you, just ignore him. 193 00:10:55,478 --> 00:10:57,240 Yet in Yunzhou, 194 00:10:57,240 --> 00:11:01,450 he's the only official who supports us to suppress bandits. 195 00:11:01,458 --> 00:11:04,738 Anyone, Emperor Yuanjing is to blame. 196 00:11:08,258 --> 00:11:11,658 Everyone. There's another incident in the Capital City. 197 00:11:11,658 --> 00:11:14,139 What happened? Is Emperor Yuanjing dead? 198 00:11:14,139 --> 00:11:16,719 The entire inner and outer city has been under lockdown. 199 00:11:16,719 --> 00:11:17,920 No one is allowed to enter or leave. 200 00:11:17,920 --> 00:11:19,970 I figured something must have happened. 201 00:11:19,970 --> 00:11:24,238 Number One. Have you heard any news? 202 00:11:24,238 --> 00:11:25,939 Interesting. 203 00:11:25,939 --> 00:11:30,040 Jinlian actually didn't ask me, a Guardian 204 00:11:30,040 --> 00:11:32,130 but directly asked number One. 205 00:11:32,139 --> 00:11:33,878 There was an explosion at Sangbo Lake. 206 00:11:33,878 --> 00:11:36,018 The Yongzhen Mountain River Temple has been destroyed. 207 00:11:36,018 --> 00:11:39,479 The thing sealed in Sangbo vanished without a trace. 208 00:11:39,479 --> 00:11:41,859 Number Three, do you have any clues? 209 00:11:41,859 --> 00:11:43,538 How coincidental. 210 00:11:43,538 --> 00:11:47,099 The academy, through certain channels, has obtained some information. 211 00:11:47,099 --> 00:11:50,139 I've roughly sorted out the case. 212 00:11:57,558 --> 00:12:00,298 Kui tribe? That's impossible. 213 00:12:00,298 --> 00:12:03,518 How did they destroy Sangbo? 214 00:12:03,518 --> 00:12:07,299 Upon investigation, they obtained saltpeter from Dahuang Mountain. 215 00:12:07,299 --> 00:12:09,939 They processed the saltpeter into gunpowder 216 00:12:09,939 --> 00:12:13,210 and transported it into the inner city by Zhou Chixiong 217 00:12:13,210 --> 00:12:14,370 to blow up Sangbo. 218 00:12:14,378 --> 00:12:17,578 After the explosion, Zhou Chixiong fled with his family. 219 00:12:17,578 --> 00:12:19,719 [One] So it's a dead end. 220 00:12:19,719 --> 00:12:20,939 Not really. 221 00:12:20,939 --> 00:12:24,579 In my opinion, the imperial court will soon issue a warrant. 222 00:12:24,579 --> 00:12:28,919 Zhou Chixiong should either leave Dafeng or hide in a safe place. 223 00:12:28,919 --> 00:12:31,018 Where do you think he would hide? 224 00:12:31,018 --> 00:12:33,859 It's obvious. It must be Yunzhou. 225 00:12:33,859 --> 00:12:36,839 Number Two. You are powerful in Yunzhou. 226 00:12:36,839 --> 00:12:39,339 [One] Can you help me investigate Zhou Chixiong? 227 00:12:39,339 --> 00:12:40,618 Well done. 228 00:12:40,618 --> 00:12:42,560 It seems the number One thinks 229 00:12:42,560 --> 00:12:45,810 Number Two is more reliable than officials. 230 00:12:45,818 --> 00:12:47,278 I refuse to help you. 231 00:12:47,278 --> 00:12:48,778 [One] I'll provide a reward. 232 00:12:48,778 --> 00:12:54,258 No, you're from the imperial court. I refuse to help you. 233 00:12:54,258 --> 00:12:56,947 [One] 234 00:12:59,018 --> 00:13:02,759 This is not good. If Number Two doesn't help, 235 00:13:02,759 --> 00:13:07,679 how will we catch Zhou Chixiong in such a vast place? 236 00:13:09,138 --> 00:13:13,219 Number Two. You owed me one because of number Six. Does it still count? 237 00:13:13,219 --> 00:13:16,079 Of course, it does. I always mean what I say. 238 00:13:16,079 --> 00:13:19,258 Alright, keep an eye out for Zhou Chixiong in Yunzhou. 239 00:13:19,258 --> 00:13:21,138 Then you won't owe me. 240 00:13:21,138 --> 00:13:23,939 So, number One, this time you owe me one. 241 00:13:23,939 --> 00:13:26,398 What do you two think? 242 00:13:26,398 --> 00:13:28,959 - Okay. - Okay. 243 00:13:32,460 --> 00:13:36,330   244 00:13:36,330 --> 00:13:39,346 [Fifteen years ago, Wizard Cult] 245 00:13:51,018 --> 00:13:53,399 Mr. Wei, Xu Qi'an has arrived. 246 00:14:03,179 --> 00:14:04,839 Mr. Wei. 247 00:14:04,839 --> 00:14:10,338 Yesterday, I happened to see the progress of your work. 248 00:14:12,418 --> 00:14:14,639 Indeed, you're doing a good job. 249 00:14:18,059 --> 00:14:20,138 Mr. Wei, you're busy with official duties. 250 00:14:20,138 --> 00:14:22,779 I'm afraid of causing you trouble. 251 00:14:24,459 --> 00:14:27,670 The imperial court has issued a warrant for Zhou Chixiong. 252 00:14:27,670 --> 00:14:28,698 [Zhou Chixiong, Centurion of Imperial Guards] 253 00:14:28,698 --> 00:14:32,958 However, it's difficult to find him within half a month. 254 00:14:34,459 --> 00:14:37,079 Is there another approach? 255 00:14:38,339 --> 00:14:42,239 I assume Zhou Chixiong is likely to have fled to Yunzhou. 256 00:14:42,239 --> 00:14:46,158 Therefore, I've asked Number Two, who is in Yunzhou, to apprehend him. 257 00:14:46,158 --> 00:14:48,098 Yunzhou? 258 00:14:49,059 --> 00:14:51,158 It's a solution. 259 00:14:51,158 --> 00:14:55,119 But Yunzhou is more complicated than you think. 260 00:14:56,339 --> 00:14:58,218 It'll take a while. 261 00:14:59,219 --> 00:15:01,098 That is true. 262 00:15:02,498 --> 00:15:07,559 Have you tried any magic tools? 263 00:15:07,559 --> 00:15:09,598 Magic tools? 264 00:15:09,598 --> 00:15:12,799 Zhou Chixiong's presence has been concealed. 265 00:15:12,799 --> 00:15:15,579 Even the warlock of the Bureau of Astronomy can't find him. 266 00:15:15,579 --> 00:15:17,539 This indicates two things. 267 00:15:17,539 --> 00:15:21,878 First, the spell caster's level is too high. 268 00:15:21,878 --> 00:15:28,198 Second, he must have used a magic tool to hide himself. 269 00:15:35,778 --> 00:15:39,179 This is Zhou Chixiong's information. Take a look 270 00:15:39,179 --> 00:15:41,319 He is only 8th-rank. 271 00:15:47,258 --> 00:15:50,218 Turns out Mr. Wei has been helping me in secret. 272 00:15:53,990 --> 00:15:57,198 ♫ Thoughts linger, unable to disperse ♫ 273 00:15:57,198 --> 00:15:59,310 ♫ Laughing as I flick my sleeves ♫ 274 00:15:59,310 --> 00:16:02,250 ♫ I concealed my sorrows ♫ 275 00:16:02,250 --> 00:16:05,582 ♫ My thin clothes took away a bit of warmth by my side ♫ 276 00:16:05,582 --> 00:16:07,726 ♫ Took away ♫ 277 00:16:07,726 --> 00:16:10,638 ♫ A bit of warmth by my side ♫ 278 00:16:10,638 --> 00:16:14,290 ♫ Who will accompany me ♫ 279 00:16:14,290 --> 00:16:15,858 Mr. Wei. 280 00:16:16,839 --> 00:16:18,654 What's it? 281 00:16:18,654 --> 00:16:20,699 ♫ Casting down my eyes, I sigh alone ♫ 282 00:16:20,699 --> 00:16:24,418 I wanted to report to you 283 00:16:25,599 --> 00:16:28,779 in the first place. However… 284 00:16:30,158 --> 00:16:31,470 It's alright. 285 00:16:31,470 --> 00:16:34,879 ♫ With you, what's there to fear ♫ 286 00:16:34,879 --> 00:16:38,179 I am also wary of those 287 00:16:39,438 --> 00:16:41,819 who have ordered my death. 288 00:16:43,150 --> 00:16:46,282 ♫ Fully aware of the world's misery and cold ♫ 289 00:16:46,282 --> 00:16:48,425 ♫ Only wish to grant you peace ♫ 290 00:16:48,425 --> 00:16:52,617 ♫ Joy and sorrow never intertwine ♫ 291 00:16:52,617 --> 00:16:54,666 ♫ Flowers fall from above ♫ 292 00:16:54,666 --> 00:16:56,726 ♫ The fragrance of sleeves ♫ 293 00:16:56,726 --> 00:17:02,039 ♫ I dedicate my life to you ♫ 294 00:17:02,039 --> 00:17:04,499 Mr. Wei, the carriage is ready. 295 00:17:05,519 --> 00:17:08,078 I'm going to the palace. 296 00:17:08,078 --> 00:17:09,814 Xu Qi'an. 297 00:17:11,058 --> 00:17:13,219 You will come with me. 298 00:17:37,659 --> 00:17:40,638 I leave the officialdom and venture outside? 299 00:17:40,638 --> 00:17:42,250 Exactly. 300 00:17:42,739 --> 00:17:45,179 Your personality isn't suited for the officialdom. 301 00:17:45,179 --> 00:17:47,958 The outside world is where you belong. 302 00:17:50,219 --> 00:17:52,590 Without the Sangbo case, 303 00:17:52,590 --> 00:17:57,130 you would already have left the Capital City under my arrangement. 304 00:17:57,659 --> 00:18:00,518 If you can't solve this case, 305 00:18:00,518 --> 00:18:04,879 you will serve as a covert contact for the Guardians. 306 00:18:04,879 --> 00:18:07,879 You can become the blade in my hand, 307 00:18:08,858 --> 00:18:11,279 a blade that must be in the dark. 308 00:18:11,279 --> 00:18:13,386 How is it? 309 00:18:13,386 --> 00:18:15,378 Do you feel aggrieved? 310 00:18:16,979 --> 00:18:22,518 As long as I can live, let alone a blade, I am willing to be anything. 311 00:18:24,858 --> 00:18:27,179 It's not easy to be a contact. 312 00:18:28,018 --> 00:18:31,578 You will have to hide your true identity 313 00:18:31,578 --> 00:18:33,618 and stay away from your family. 314 00:18:34,538 --> 00:18:36,578 What's worse, 315 00:18:36,578 --> 00:18:41,378 your death must be unnoticed. 316 00:18:46,570 --> 00:18:48,619 I'm not yet ready to venture outside. 317 00:18:48,619 --> 00:18:52,519 I want to try my best to find out the truth. 318 00:18:57,018 --> 00:19:01,899 You seem easygoing on the outside but strict on the inside. 319 00:19:01,899 --> 00:19:04,419 And you're a little impulsive. 320 00:19:05,498 --> 00:19:08,139 While I appreciate this aspect of you, 321 00:19:08,139 --> 00:19:10,658 I also don't like it. 322 00:19:15,110 --> 00:19:16,978 I know 323 00:19:17,818 --> 00:19:21,839 the Guardian Yamen has problems. 324 00:19:21,839 --> 00:19:24,098 I'm very clear about it. 325 00:19:24,098 --> 00:19:26,939 That's what human nature might be. 326 00:19:26,939 --> 00:19:29,899 Light and darkness intertwine. 327 00:19:29,899 --> 00:19:33,379 How many people like Li Yuchun are there? 328 00:19:33,379 --> 00:19:37,219 If the Guardians were all like him, 329 00:19:37,219 --> 00:19:41,278 how could they manage the officials? 330 00:19:42,258 --> 00:19:44,619 I understand. 331 00:19:44,619 --> 00:19:47,298 But if I see it with my own eyes, 332 00:19:47,298 --> 00:19:49,398 I can't tolerate it. 333 00:19:51,219 --> 00:19:53,338 Old problems. 334 00:19:53,338 --> 00:19:55,319 It takes time to fix them. 335 00:19:56,058 --> 00:19:59,219 One must think twice 336 00:19:59,219 --> 00:20:01,858 before acting in the officialdom. 337 00:20:01,858 --> 00:20:07,439 You must know there is no perfect officialdom. 338 00:20:07,439 --> 00:20:10,279 Instead of acting rashly, 339 00:20:10,279 --> 00:20:14,619 it would be better o proceed with caution 340 00:20:14,619 --> 00:20:18,179 and tackle them one by one. 341 00:20:20,379 --> 00:20:22,179 Understood. 342 00:20:24,577 --> 00:20:27,758 [Imperial Palace] 343 00:20:28,459 --> 00:20:30,839 Greetings, Mr. Wei. 344 00:20:30,839 --> 00:20:32,438 Greetings. 345 00:20:32,438 --> 00:20:36,979 This is Xu Qi'an, the chief officer of the Sangbo case. 346 00:20:37,538 --> 00:20:41,358 May I trouble you to take him to see Princess Huaiqing? 347 00:20:41,358 --> 00:20:43,378 No problem. 348 00:20:44,018 --> 00:20:45,690 Princess Huaiqing? 349 00:20:47,498 --> 00:20:51,838 The Wenyuan Library has dossiers about magic tools. 350 00:20:51,838 --> 00:20:55,538 Let Princess Huaiqing take you to see them. 351 00:20:55,538 --> 00:20:56,834 Yes. 352 00:20:59,578 --> 00:21:02,098 There will be a poetry gathering today. Did you sleep well last night? 353 00:21:02,098 --> 00:21:03,998 Yes, I did. 354 00:21:04,578 --> 00:21:08,218 Usually, when we stand by the lake, the spirit loong will show up. 355 00:21:08,218 --> 00:21:09,419 What's wrong today? 356 00:21:09,419 --> 00:21:11,219 I've been here for a while. 357 00:21:11,219 --> 00:21:13,319 Yet it never appeared. 358 00:21:13,319 --> 00:21:14,538 Here's the thing. 359 00:21:14,538 --> 00:21:15,998 Since the ceremony at Sangbo, 360 00:21:15,998 --> 00:21:17,818 the spirit loong seems to have been disturbed. 361 00:21:17,818 --> 00:21:20,459 On the day of the ceremony, it let out a long howl over the lake 362 00:21:20,459 --> 00:21:22,219 and then went to the bottom of the lake. 363 00:21:22,219 --> 00:21:24,619 No matter what Father did, it refused to show up 364 00:21:24,619 --> 00:21:26,498 and get close to the royal family. 365 00:21:26,498 --> 00:21:28,018 Without the spirit loong, 366 00:21:28,018 --> 00:21:30,578 why choose this location for today's poem gathering? 367 00:21:30,578 --> 00:21:31,979 It's far from me. 368 00:21:31,979 --> 00:21:33,258 Bums me out. 369 00:21:33,258 --> 00:21:35,058 Have you memorized it all? 370 00:21:35,058 --> 00:21:36,858 Don't worry. 371 00:21:36,858 --> 00:21:38,359 I've memorized the poems 372 00:21:38,359 --> 00:21:40,918 and the stories behind them. 373 00:21:40,918 --> 00:21:45,199 Today, I'll show off and outdo Huaiqing. 374 00:21:57,018 --> 00:22:01,779 Greetings, princes, princesses. 375 00:22:02,939 --> 00:22:04,538 The grand poetry event is imminent. 376 00:22:04,538 --> 00:22:06,759 We're rehearsing here in advance today. 377 00:22:06,759 --> 00:22:10,219 Thank you for coming all the way from the Imperial Academy. 378 00:22:10,219 --> 00:22:12,319 Not at all. 379 00:22:12,319 --> 00:22:18,219 I wish to witness the talent of the royal family. 380 00:22:18,219 --> 00:22:23,159 So, you're Princess Huaiqing's personal eunuch. 381 00:22:23,159 --> 00:22:25,379 How come I've never seen you before? 382 00:22:25,379 --> 00:22:27,298 I've been working in the inner palace 383 00:22:27,298 --> 00:22:29,098 and seldom appearing in public. 384 00:22:29,098 --> 00:22:32,298 However, I take care of the princess's matters, 385 00:22:32,298 --> 00:22:34,498 big and small, within the palace. 386 00:22:34,498 --> 00:22:39,639 Honestly, I have one thing to confirm. 387 00:22:39,639 --> 00:22:43,739 Aren't you Princess Lin'an's… 388 00:22:48,459 --> 00:22:49,938 What? 389 00:22:50,659 --> 00:22:53,079 I mean 390 00:22:53,079 --> 00:22:55,619 Princess Lin'an thinks highly of you. 391 00:22:55,619 --> 00:22:59,079 Meanwhile, you're close to Princess Huaiqing. 392 00:22:59,079 --> 00:23:03,018 Aren't you afraid Princess Lin'an will find out? 393 00:23:03,018 --> 00:23:05,519 I don't care if she knows. 394 00:23:07,578 --> 00:23:11,379 Ningyan. You are very bold. 395 00:23:11,398 --> 00:23:15,659 But how will you explain to Princess Lin'an? 396 00:23:15,659 --> 00:23:16,818 I explain to her? 397 00:23:16,818 --> 00:23:18,238 Ridiculous. 398 00:23:18,238 --> 00:23:20,379 Why do I need to explain to her? 399 00:23:20,379 --> 00:23:23,298 I know Lin'an wants to win me over. 400 00:23:23,298 --> 00:23:24,979 But I know what I want. 401 00:23:24,979 --> 00:23:27,018 I am devoted to Princess Huaiqing. 402 00:23:27,018 --> 00:23:30,498 Well, Lin'an should be well aware of it. 403 00:23:31,419 --> 00:23:35,119 Please. I admire you very much, sir. 404 00:23:35,119 --> 00:23:37,054 I'm flattered. 405 00:23:39,379 --> 00:23:40,878 Moon. 406 00:23:42,778 --> 00:23:45,419 In the first round, you compose with the given topic. 407 00:23:45,419 --> 00:23:47,578 Everyone must use the word "moon" as the theme. 408 00:23:47,578 --> 00:23:49,478 Take turns in the game. 409 00:23:49,478 --> 00:23:53,018 Whoever fails will drink. 410 00:23:53,018 --> 00:23:55,538 Is there anyone 411 00:23:55,538 --> 00:23:57,659 who will lead off? 412 00:23:58,219 --> 00:24:01,678 Allow me to give it a try. 413 00:24:01,678 --> 00:24:03,918 Crows are crying as the moon sets. 414 00:24:03,918 --> 00:24:06,659 Frost cools the weather. 415 00:24:06,659 --> 00:24:09,138 Trees and lights on fishing boats 416 00:24:09,818 --> 00:24:12,699 stay together on the river. 417 00:24:23,979 --> 00:24:29,858 Good. 418 00:24:32,139 --> 00:24:34,818 Excellent lines. 419 00:24:34,818 --> 00:24:36,058 Your Highness. 420 00:24:36,058 --> 00:24:37,858 Several months later, 421 00:24:37,858 --> 00:24:42,558 I should see you differently. 422 00:24:43,659 --> 00:24:45,018 Eunuch. 423 00:24:45,018 --> 00:24:46,739 What's going on? 424 00:24:46,739 --> 00:24:48,559 Here's the thing. 425 00:24:48,559 --> 00:24:52,739 Princes and princesses are studying poetry here 426 00:24:52,739 --> 00:24:57,098 for the coming grand poetry event. 427 00:24:57,098 --> 00:24:59,478 Princess Huaiqing has prepared for this for a long time. 428 00:24:59,478 --> 00:25:02,419 If all I have done is benefit to her, 429 00:25:02,419 --> 00:25:05,018 I'll be content. 430 00:25:05,018 --> 00:25:06,958 Is that the kept man? 431 00:25:08,018 --> 00:25:10,899 Please wait a moment. 432 00:25:14,338 --> 00:25:15,699 Don't gossip. 433 00:25:15,699 --> 00:25:17,018 Mind your tongue. 434 00:25:17,018 --> 00:25:19,019 Eunuch, we're sorry. 435 00:25:19,019 --> 00:25:20,858 We saw Mr. Xu for the first time. 436 00:25:20,858 --> 00:25:23,538 We couldn't help watching him. 437 00:25:23,538 --> 00:25:27,179 So I'm famous in the palace. 438 00:25:27,179 --> 00:25:28,998 Stop looking at him. 439 00:25:28,998 --> 00:25:31,079 Have you never seen a man? 440 00:25:31,079 --> 00:25:32,258 Yes, we have. 441 00:25:32,258 --> 00:25:34,619 However, we've never seen a kept man. 442 00:25:34,619 --> 00:25:37,298 No. He's Princess Lin'an's kept man. 443 00:25:37,298 --> 00:25:40,619 Lin'an is spreading rumors that I'm a kept man. 444 00:25:40,619 --> 00:25:43,219 Could she be trying to drive a wedge between me and Princess Huaiqing? 445 00:25:43,219 --> 00:25:46,798 I'm afraid Princess Huaiqing has heard of it. 446 00:25:46,798 --> 00:25:47,979 No. 447 00:25:47,979 --> 00:25:51,019 I must make Lin'an give up. 448 00:25:53,018 --> 00:25:56,578 The water is rippling in the mist, 449 00:25:56,578 --> 00:25:59,978 reflecting the sky and clouds. 450 00:26:00,619 --> 00:26:02,494 Xiaogang. 451 00:26:04,280 --> 00:26:06,240   452 00:26:15,419 --> 00:26:17,119 Good poem. 453 00:26:18,110 --> 00:26:20,219 This poem 454 00:26:20,979 --> 00:26:25,519 - sounds majestic. - Indeed. 455 00:26:25,519 --> 00:26:26,659 - Good. - Good. 456 00:26:26,659 --> 00:26:29,018 - Good poem. - Continue. 457 00:26:29,018 --> 00:26:32,519 Endless years stretch on and on. 458 00:26:32,519 --> 00:26:34,718 The green waters flow endlessly. 459 00:26:34,718 --> 00:26:37,158 Come on. Do I have to kneel before you? 460 00:26:37,158 --> 00:26:38,258 No. 461 00:26:38,258 --> 00:26:39,958 Mr. Xu, how come you're here? 462 00:26:39,958 --> 00:26:43,718 I came with Mr. Wei to find Princess Huaiqing for the case. 463 00:26:43,718 --> 00:26:45,138 Really? 464 00:26:45,138 --> 00:26:46,438 Don't worry about that for now. 465 00:26:46,438 --> 00:26:48,578 How is the princess? 466 00:26:48,578 --> 00:26:51,198 So far, she's been fine. 467 00:26:51,198 --> 00:26:52,379 Thanks to your poems. 468 00:26:52,379 --> 00:26:53,998 No, I'm not talking about the poem gathering. 469 00:26:53,998 --> 00:26:55,079 Don't you know? 470 00:26:55,079 --> 00:26:56,558 Now… 471 00:26:57,799 --> 00:27:02,038 It's being spread all over the palace that I'm the Princess Lin'an's… 472 00:27:02,778 --> 00:27:06,158 I am the Princess Lin'an's kept man. 473 00:27:06,158 --> 00:27:07,699 This is purely baseless. 474 00:27:07,699 --> 00:27:10,219 I won't do such a thing. Princess Lin'an must be… 475 00:27:10,219 --> 00:27:12,758 Princess Lin'an must be sowing discord. 476 00:27:12,758 --> 00:27:14,079 Such a petty trick. 477 00:27:14,079 --> 00:27:16,299 Princess Huaiqing won't fall for it. 478 00:27:17,018 --> 00:27:19,198 That's good. I thought… 479 00:27:19,198 --> 00:27:21,958 Rest assured, the princess doesn't blame you at all. 480 00:27:21,958 --> 00:27:23,979 She understands and sympathizes with you. 481 00:27:23,979 --> 00:27:28,739 She believes that you are a loyal man. 482 00:27:28,739 --> 00:27:32,139 The princess is truly wise. 483 00:27:34,419 --> 00:27:35,899 Your Highness. 484 00:27:35,899 --> 00:27:37,079 It's your turn now. 485 00:27:37,079 --> 00:27:39,079 I'll give it a try. 486 00:27:40,418 --> 00:27:40,919 Your Highness. 487 00:27:40,919 --> 00:27:44,718 A flock of crows crosses the boundary to drink from the water. 488 00:27:44,718 --> 00:27:48,419 Next spring, the swallows return, mistaking strangers for kin. 489 00:27:49,358 --> 00:27:51,139 What's going on? Does she not want to see me? 490 00:27:51,139 --> 00:27:53,559 The princess is far away from you. I'm afraid she didn't see you. 491 00:27:53,559 --> 00:27:55,139 - She saw me. - She didn't. 492 00:27:55,139 --> 00:27:56,839 - We made eye contact. - She didn't see you. 493 00:27:56,839 --> 00:27:59,519 - Xiaogang, listen to me. - Get out of here. 494 00:27:59,519 --> 00:28:01,219 Xiaogang, I've just arrived. 495 00:28:01,219 --> 00:28:02,899 She believed the rumors, Xiaogang? 496 00:28:02,899 --> 00:28:05,578 The princess will come back to you. 497 00:28:05,578 --> 00:28:08,098 You explain it to her later. 498 00:28:15,899 --> 00:28:16,979 What brought him here? 499 00:28:16,979 --> 00:28:18,858 He's here for official business. 500 00:28:18,858 --> 00:28:22,039 But don't worry. I've already sent him away. 501 00:28:22,039 --> 00:28:24,158 It's lucky we found out early. 502 00:28:25,338 --> 00:28:28,779 Xu Qi'an seems to be a strong adversary. 503 00:28:29,858 --> 00:28:33,139 Don't you think Mr. Wei likes him too much? 504 00:28:34,818 --> 00:28:37,058 How long did it take you to ride with Mr. Wei? 505 00:28:37,058 --> 00:28:38,098 Three years. 506 00:28:38,098 --> 00:28:41,079 I did better. It took me one year and four months. 507 00:28:41,079 --> 00:28:46,039 However, Xu Qi'an has been a Guardian for at most three months. 508 00:28:47,498 --> 00:28:50,298 This isn't surprising. Mr. Wei likes his temperament. 509 00:28:50,298 --> 00:28:52,699 Mr. Wei also likes Li Yuchun's temperament. 510 00:28:52,699 --> 00:28:54,298 Wait. 511 00:28:54,298 --> 00:28:56,278 There must be another reason. 512 00:28:57,578 --> 00:29:00,058 Where is Xu Qi'an from? 513 00:29:06,459 --> 00:29:10,298 What? You want a kinship with Mr. Wei? 514 00:29:10,298 --> 00:29:12,098 Tell me. 515 00:29:12,098 --> 00:29:14,018 Say it. 516 00:29:14,018 --> 00:29:17,098 Xu Qi'an is from the Capital City, but Mr. Wei is not. 517 00:29:17,098 --> 00:29:19,538 They're not from the same place. 518 00:29:19,538 --> 00:29:21,219 Is that true? 519 00:29:21,219 --> 00:29:23,238 Yeah, it is. 520 00:29:24,182 --> 00:29:25,599 Aren't you tired? 521 00:29:25,599 --> 00:29:27,139 Here your man is. 522 00:29:27,139 --> 00:29:28,138 Yan. 523 00:29:28,138 --> 00:29:31,020 Guys, my boss is here. You can put me down now. 524 00:29:31,020 --> 00:29:32,830 I mean it. 525 00:29:33,498 --> 00:29:35,098 Thank you. 526 00:29:35,098 --> 00:29:38,298 Thank you. Guys, go back. 527 00:29:38,298 --> 00:29:39,939 You may go back. 528 00:29:39,939 --> 00:29:41,699 Xu Qi'an. 529 00:29:41,699 --> 00:29:44,598 You're from the Capital City, right? 530 00:29:44,598 --> 00:29:46,378 Are you? 531 00:29:47,818 --> 00:29:49,699 I guess so. 532 00:29:54,338 --> 00:29:56,086 Have you been to the Wenyuan Library? 533 00:29:56,086 --> 00:29:57,018 Not yet. 534 00:29:57,018 --> 00:29:59,219 Have you seen Princess Huaiqing? 535 00:30:00,939 --> 00:30:03,739 Yes, I think so. 536 00:30:04,818 --> 00:30:07,740 Then why didn't you go to Wenyuan Library? 537 00:30:07,740 --> 00:30:10,210 What are you doing out here? 538 00:30:10,219 --> 00:30:13,219 I don't know what I am doing out here either. 539 00:30:13,219 --> 00:30:16,878 I just met the princess and had a couple of words with her. 540 00:30:16,878 --> 00:30:18,799 And then you saw what happened. 541 00:30:18,799 --> 00:30:20,718 They carried me out. 542 00:30:23,699 --> 00:30:26,179 I'm telling you, 543 00:30:26,179 --> 00:30:29,678 turnabout is fair play. 544 00:30:29,678 --> 00:30:33,479 Don't think you are a great catch. Not everyone likes you. 545 00:30:34,400 --> 00:30:35,918 Why are you being sarcastic? 546 00:30:35,918 --> 00:30:37,734 Ningyan. 547 00:30:39,419 --> 00:30:40,894 Eunuch. 548 00:30:41,778 --> 00:30:42,939 Ningyan. 549 00:30:42,939 --> 00:30:46,039 Princess Huaiqing is looking for you. 550 00:30:58,818 --> 00:31:00,338 Lead the way. 551 00:31:10,979 --> 00:31:13,418 Your Highness. It's your turn. 552 00:31:13,418 --> 00:31:17,179 The seventh word in the verse must be related to the water. 553 00:31:17,179 --> 00:31:20,119 This is not easy. 554 00:31:20,119 --> 00:31:21,419 What's wrong? 555 00:31:21,419 --> 00:31:26,338 Xu Qi'an didn't give me any poems about water. 556 00:31:27,200 --> 00:31:28,678 What should you do? 557 00:31:28,678 --> 00:31:32,359 Hey. I think she will lose this time. 558 00:31:32,359 --> 00:31:34,058 Currently, amongst all present here, 559 00:31:34,058 --> 00:31:36,419 only Huaiqing hasn't been punished with a drink. 560 00:31:36,419 --> 00:31:38,818 She's a top-talented lady in Dafeng. 561 00:31:38,818 --> 00:31:40,039 Fill it up for the princess. 562 00:31:40,039 --> 00:31:42,139 - Come on. - Lin'an is waiting. 563 00:31:42,139 --> 00:31:43,179 Isn't that right? 564 00:31:43,179 --> 00:31:44,839 Come on, drink. 565 00:31:44,839 --> 00:31:46,919 Yes, drink. 566 00:31:48,018 --> 00:31:50,139 When I got drunk, I didn't realize the stars made shadows in the water. 567 00:31:50,139 --> 00:31:53,519 I thought I was sleeping on the river of stars. 568 00:31:53,519 --> 00:31:55,186 How come you… 569 00:31:57,899 --> 00:32:00,498 When I got drunk, I didn't realize the stars made shadows in the water. 570 00:32:00,498 --> 00:32:04,179 I thought I was sleeping on the river of stars. 571 00:32:04,179 --> 00:32:05,298 Good poem. 572 00:32:05,298 --> 00:32:11,639 Indeed, this poem is brilliant and sounds implicit. 573 00:32:11,639 --> 00:32:13,478 Dare I ask who you are? 574 00:32:13,478 --> 00:32:15,478 I am Xu Qi'an. 575 00:32:15,478 --> 00:32:17,319 I'm a guest scholar for Princess Huaiqing. 576 00:32:17,319 --> 00:32:19,419 Xu Qi'an? His name sounds familiar. 577 00:32:19,419 --> 00:32:21,758 Isn't he Lin'an's kept man? 578 00:32:24,018 --> 00:32:27,378 I'm here for you, Your Highness. 579 00:32:27,839 --> 00:32:29,818 I'm confused. 580 00:32:29,818 --> 00:32:33,639 Mr. Xu. Which princess's guest scholar are you? 581 00:32:33,639 --> 00:32:37,238 Sir. 582 00:32:37,238 --> 00:32:42,858 It's hard to find a good friend in life. 583 00:32:42,858 --> 00:32:47,019 I'm honored to have earned the favor of two princesses. 584 00:32:47,019 --> 00:32:49,819 I'm so grateful to both of you. 585 00:32:49,819 --> 00:32:54,278 However, a loyal official does not serve two masters. 586 00:32:54,278 --> 00:32:56,058 Although I am a nobody, 587 00:32:56,058 --> 00:32:58,718 I have my own principles. 588 00:32:59,619 --> 00:33:02,278 Princess Huaiqing. You helped me a lot. 589 00:33:02,278 --> 00:33:05,920 Without you, I would accomplish nothing, 590 00:33:05,920 --> 00:33:09,290 be bullied by others, and couldn't fight back. 591 00:33:12,459 --> 00:33:14,058 Princess Lin'an. 592 00:33:14,058 --> 00:33:17,659 As a princess, you understand my heartfelt desire 593 00:33:17,659 --> 00:33:20,498 to repay Huaiqing's kindness. 594 00:33:20,498 --> 00:33:22,718 As for your offer, 595 00:33:22,718 --> 00:33:24,498 I feel flattered, 596 00:33:24,498 --> 00:33:26,818 but I have to decline. 597 00:33:26,818 --> 00:33:30,298 I hope you will be magnanimous and not impose difficulties on others. 598 00:33:33,979 --> 00:33:36,718 Your Highness, I'm not a kept man. 599 00:33:36,718 --> 00:33:40,619 Can you let bygones be bygones and trust me again? 600 00:33:40,619 --> 00:33:43,699 I… 601 00:33:43,699 --> 00:33:46,079 You still don't believe me? 602 00:33:47,478 --> 00:33:50,139 Right now, I swear 603 00:33:50,139 --> 00:33:53,118 I'll spare no effort to work for you 604 00:33:53,118 --> 00:33:56,979 and remain loyal only to you in my life. 605 00:33:57,519 --> 00:33:59,079 Well… 606 00:33:59,079 --> 00:34:01,058 What's wrong? 607 00:34:03,398 --> 00:34:05,019 You made a mistake. 608 00:34:05,019 --> 00:34:06,418 Enough. 609 00:34:06,418 --> 00:34:08,418 Princess Huaiqing is over there. 610 00:34:08,418 --> 00:34:12,038 Your Highness, your trick is somewhat childish. 611 00:34:33,059 --> 00:34:34,458 - Your Highness. - Lin'an. 612 00:34:34,458 --> 00:34:36,019 Get a physician. 613 00:34:36,019 --> 00:34:37,978 - Your Highness. - Get a physician. 614 00:34:37,978 --> 00:34:40,019 Come on. 615 00:34:40,019 --> 00:34:41,619 No need to get a physician. 616 00:34:41,619 --> 00:34:43,099 Get someone from the Bureau of Astronomy. 617 00:34:43,099 --> 00:34:46,579 Lin'an fainted at the Bureau of Astronomy before. 618 00:34:46,579 --> 00:34:48,638 They have the proper medicine. 619 00:34:48,638 --> 00:34:51,678 Yes, that's true. 620 00:34:51,678 --> 00:34:53,499 It's alright now. 621 00:34:53,499 --> 00:34:55,518 Let's go to the Bureau of Astronomy. 622 00:34:59,059 --> 00:35:01,858 Get a physician. 623 00:35:01,858 --> 00:35:02,898 No worries. 624 00:35:02,898 --> 00:35:05,058 He will wake up soon. 625 00:35:05,058 --> 00:35:06,579 Dismissed. 626 00:35:06,579 --> 00:35:08,478 - Come to my place. - Sir, join us. 627 00:35:08,478 --> 00:35:10,734 Let's go. 628 00:35:27,699 --> 00:35:30,099 They look happy. 629 00:35:31,519 --> 00:35:33,019 They are talking. 630 00:35:33,019 --> 00:35:36,678 I just found out about all this. 631 00:35:38,099 --> 00:35:40,219 That's the whole story. 632 00:35:40,219 --> 00:35:41,699 I have offended you. 633 00:35:41,699 --> 00:35:43,778 Please forgive me, Your Highness. 634 00:35:51,978 --> 00:35:53,799 The weather is good. 635 00:35:53,799 --> 00:35:55,338 Take a walk with me. 636 00:35:55,338 --> 00:35:56,774 Yes. 637 00:36:04,039 --> 00:36:05,418 - Why are they leaving? - I don't know. 638 00:36:05,418 --> 00:36:07,570 - Where are they going? - I don't know. 639 00:36:07,570 --> 00:36:10,500   640 00:36:26,059 --> 00:36:29,979 Yesterday, the Lingbao Pavilion created some pills. 641 00:36:29,979 --> 00:36:33,718 I will have someone send you one. 642 00:36:34,338 --> 00:36:36,299 Thank you, Your Majesty. 643 00:36:55,898 --> 00:36:59,559 Exchange one pill for one chess piece of yours. 644 00:36:59,559 --> 00:37:00,699 That's not too much, is it? 645 00:37:00,699 --> 00:37:02,546 Not at all. 646 00:37:04,858 --> 00:37:07,639 Your camp is a bit disordered. 647 00:37:07,639 --> 00:37:11,678 I will help you tidy it up. 648 00:37:14,499 --> 00:37:16,739 Good for you. 649 00:37:19,378 --> 00:37:20,898 Over these years, 650 00:37:20,898 --> 00:37:25,138 the one I've relied on the most has been you, Wei Yuan. 651 00:37:25,138 --> 00:37:26,818 I often think 652 00:37:26,818 --> 00:37:30,798 if you had not entered the palace 653 00:37:30,798 --> 00:37:33,279 and had taken the imperial examinations, 654 00:37:33,279 --> 00:37:37,399 would I have had one more minister in the court? 655 00:37:37,399 --> 00:37:42,858 And I wouldn't have to worry about all those trivial matters. 656 00:37:51,699 --> 00:37:53,262 Your Majesty. 657 00:37:53,938 --> 00:37:58,918 Am I not serving Your Majesty? 658 00:37:59,619 --> 00:38:01,282 Wrong. 659 00:38:07,898 --> 00:38:09,999 Did you not see it? 660 00:38:09,999 --> 00:38:13,019 There is an ambush here. 661 00:38:15,219 --> 00:38:16,418 I made a mistake. 662 00:38:16,418 --> 00:38:18,618 I should improve my skills in chess. 663 00:38:19,938 --> 00:38:24,278 If you don't eliminate it, there will be future troubles. 664 00:38:30,298 --> 00:38:32,899 Where are you with the Sangbo case? 665 00:38:32,899 --> 00:38:37,038 The dossiers submitted by the yamen and the Ministry of Justice are a mess. 666 00:38:37,038 --> 00:38:42,639 I remember the man in charge of the case was a criminal. 667 00:38:42,639 --> 00:38:45,139 A Bronze Gong with the surname Xu? 668 00:38:45,139 --> 00:38:48,139 Sure. His name is Xu Qi'an. 669 00:38:48,139 --> 00:38:50,598 He does have something. 670 00:38:50,598 --> 00:38:54,859 The cases of Liu Han and Zhou Chixiong were investigated by him. 671 00:38:54,859 --> 00:38:59,238 The source of the gunpowder was also found out by him. 672 00:39:01,818 --> 00:39:04,799 I have heard a little about it. 673 00:39:04,799 --> 00:39:07,658 This man can think clearly. 674 00:39:07,658 --> 00:39:09,958 He is an expert at solving cases. 675 00:39:11,298 --> 00:39:13,519 Did he find out anything? 676 00:39:14,059 --> 00:39:16,339 Yes, he found something. 677 00:39:16,339 --> 00:39:18,139 The magistrate of Taikang County 678 00:39:18,139 --> 00:39:22,939 was found dead yesterday morning in the yamen's dungeon. 679 00:39:24,219 --> 00:39:27,699 Mr. Chen has already reported this to me. 680 00:39:27,699 --> 00:39:30,099 The magistrate died a natural death. 681 00:39:30,099 --> 00:39:31,539 No external injuries. 682 00:39:31,539 --> 00:39:33,259 No poisoning. 683 00:39:33,259 --> 00:39:37,059 There were not even any other external means such as suffocation. 684 00:39:37,059 --> 00:39:40,719 If the Yin God of Three Sects isn't behind it, 685 00:39:40,719 --> 00:39:44,659 it would be the wizard in the North. 686 00:39:59,579 --> 00:40:02,339 So, how is the progress? 687 00:40:04,059 --> 00:40:05,298 Your Highness. 688 00:40:05,298 --> 00:40:06,978 Zhou Chixiong has eluded the Qi Observation Technique 689 00:40:06,978 --> 00:40:08,139 and has fled the Capital City. 690 00:40:08,139 --> 00:40:10,378 He must have used some magic tool. 691 00:40:10,378 --> 00:40:12,298 Therefore, I want to use it as a breakthrough. 692 00:40:12,298 --> 00:40:13,858 By tracing the whereabouts of the magic tool… 693 00:40:13,858 --> 00:40:16,418 I'm already aware of this. 694 00:40:17,539 --> 00:40:20,519 What else? Surely you have found out more than this. 695 00:40:21,539 --> 00:40:24,999 What else you would like to know? 696 00:40:24,999 --> 00:40:27,559 I've reviewed your case records. 697 00:40:27,559 --> 00:40:31,059 You discovered the Sealing Formation of the Bureau of Astronomy in Sangbo Lake. 698 00:40:31,059 --> 00:40:33,898 And its stone pillars were engraved with Heaven Domain scripts. 699 00:40:33,898 --> 00:40:36,458 Have you continued your investigation into this matter? 700 00:40:36,458 --> 00:40:37,539 Your Highness. 701 00:40:37,539 --> 00:40:41,119 Mr. Wei once instructed me not to investigate it. 702 00:40:41,119 --> 00:40:42,898 I dare not disobey him. 703 00:40:42,898 --> 00:40:46,418 Why did the Kui tribe destroy the Yongzhen Mountain River Temple? 704 00:40:46,418 --> 00:40:47,699 It's suspicious. 705 00:40:47,699 --> 00:40:49,818 And it's another entry point. 706 00:40:50,258 --> 00:40:51,739 Beneath the Yongzhen Mountain River Temple 707 00:40:51,739 --> 00:40:55,178 indeed lies a terrifying man or item. 708 00:40:55,178 --> 00:40:58,218 Only my Father knows what it is. 709 00:40:58,218 --> 00:41:01,678 Mr. Wei doesn't allow you to investigate because he's protecting you. 710 00:41:01,678 --> 00:41:04,158 She even knows this. 711 00:41:07,778 --> 00:41:11,118 Continue with your deduction. 712 00:41:11,118 --> 00:41:13,579 Zhou Chixiong is just an Eighth-Rank Warrior. 713 00:41:13,579 --> 00:41:15,938 Yet he could carry out such a shocking plan 714 00:41:15,938 --> 00:41:18,299 and escape with the help of a magic tool. 715 00:41:18,299 --> 00:41:22,179 I suspect that someone in the court is secretly protecting him. 716 00:41:22,179 --> 00:41:24,898 And this person is likely to be associated with the Dahuang Mountain saltpeter case 717 00:41:24,898 --> 00:41:27,378 as well as with the tax silver case. 718 00:41:27,378 --> 00:41:29,858 Perhaps a huge organization is behind this. 719 00:41:29,858 --> 00:41:31,378 And they aim… 720 00:41:31,378 --> 00:41:33,299 You mean… 721 00:41:33,299 --> 00:41:34,958 I dare not speculate recklessly. 722 00:41:34,958 --> 00:41:36,978 But this matter involves the Kui tribe 723 00:41:36,978 --> 00:41:38,959 and the sealed thing at the bottom of the lake. 724 00:41:38,959 --> 00:41:42,939 It's definitely not just a matter of seeking power and profit. 725 00:41:43,858 --> 00:41:47,099 A powerful man in the imperial court. 726 00:41:47,099 --> 00:41:51,978 A man who can secretly ally with the Kui tribe. 727 00:41:58,600 --> 00:42:08,660 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 728 00:42:27,390 --> 00:42:32,230 OST credit 729 00:42:32,238 --> 00:42:35,370 ♫ Thoughts linger, unable to disperse ♫ 730 00:42:35,370 --> 00:42:37,520 ♫ Laughing as I flick my sleeves ♫ 731 00:42:37,520 --> 00:42:40,462 ♫ I concealed my sorrows ♫ 732 00:42:40,462 --> 00:42:45,780 ♫ My thin clothes took away ♫ 733 00:42:45,780 --> 00:42:48,870 ♫ A bit of warmth by my side ♫ 734 00:42:48,874 --> 00:42:52,735 ♫ Who will accompany me ♫ 735 00:42:52,735 --> 00:42:56,942 ♫ Comfort me, no need for tears to dry ♫ 736 00:42:56,942 --> 00:42:59,442 ♫ Casting down my eyes, I sigh alone ♫ 737 00:42:59,442 --> 00:43:04,526 ♫ Dreams drag on, and yet they break ♫ 738 00:43:04,526 --> 00:43:07,610 ♫ Fortunately, you came like the wind ♫, 739 00:43:07,610 --> 00:43:09,900 ♫ Stopping me from frowning ♫, 740 00:43:09,900 --> 00:43:12,976 ♫ With you, what's there to fear ♫ 741 00:43:12,976 --> 00:43:16,145 ♫ Let this life bring trouble again ♫ 742 00:43:16,145 --> 00:43:21,379 ♫ With you, I can be at ease and unaffected ♫ 743 00:43:21,379 --> 00:43:24,329 ♫ Fully aware of the world's misery and cold ♫ 744 00:43:24,329 --> 00:43:26,670 ♫ Only wish to grant you peace ♫ 745 00:43:26,670 --> 00:43:30,790 ♫ Joy and sorrow never intertwine ♫ 746 00:43:30,790 --> 00:43:34,872 ♫ Flowers fall from above ♫ 747 00:43:34,872 --> 00:43:41,966 ♫ I dedicate my life to you to bloom forth ♫ 748 00:43:41,966 --> 00:43:44,701 ♫ Thoughts linger, unable to disperse ♫ 749 00:43:44,701 --> 00:43:46,999 ♫ Laughing as I flick my sleeves ♫ 750 00:43:46,999 --> 00:43:50,254 ♫ I concealed my sorrows ♫ 751 00:43:50,254 --> 00:43:55,230 ♫ My thin clothes took away ♫ 752 00:43:55,230 --> 00:43:58,083 ♫ A bit of warmth by my side ♫ 753 00:43:58,083 --> 00:44:02,480 ♫ Who will accompany me ♫ 754 00:44:02,480 --> 00:44:06,735 ♫ Comfort me, no need for tears to dry ♫ 755 00:44:06,735 --> 00:44:09,243 ♫ Casting down my eyes, I sigh alone ♫ 756 00:44:09,243 --> 00:44:14,345 ♫ Dreams drag on, and yet they break ♫ 757 00:44:14,345 --> 00:44:17,488 ♫ Fortunately, you came like the wind ♫, 758 00:44:17,488 --> 00:44:19,696 ♫ Stopping me from frowning ♫, 759 00:44:19,696 --> 00:44:22,900 ♫ With you, what's there to fear ♫ 760 00:44:22,900 --> 00:44:25,934 ♫ Let this life bring trouble again ♫ 761 00:44:25,934 --> 00:44:31,204 ♫ With you, I can be at ease and unaffected ♫ 762 00:44:31,204 --> 00:44:34,244 ♫ Fully aware of the world's misery and cold ♫ 763 00:44:34,244 --> 00:44:36,367 ♫ Only wish to grant you peace ♫ 764 00:44:36,367 --> 00:44:40,620 ♫ Joy and sorrow never intertwine ♫ 765 00:44:40,620 --> 00:44:44,797 ♫ Flowers fall from above ♫ 766 00:44:44,797 --> 00:44:56,703 ♫ I dedicate my life to you to bloom forth ♫