1 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:09,130 OST credit 2 00:00:09,136 --> 00:00:12,476 ♫ I'm a mortal under the sky ♫ 3 00:00:12,476 --> 00:00:15,836 ♫ The masses speak of my arrogance ♫ 4 00:00:15,836 --> 00:00:19,496 ♫ 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 --> 00:00:26,356 ♫ Not everything will pass ♫ 7 00:00:26,356 --> 00:00:29,796 ♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫ 8 00:00:29,796 --> 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 --> 00:00:42,536 ♫ It's not steadfast ♫ 14 00:00:42,536 --> 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 --> 00:00:50,400 ♫ I am but a commoner ♫ 19 00:00:50,400 --> 00:00:52,576 ♫ I intended to be steady step by step ♫ 20 00:00:52,576 --> 00:00:53,762 ♫ I am but a commoner ♫ 21 00:00:53,762 --> 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 --> 00:00:58,748 ♫ I like music and hate intrigues ♫ 24 00:00:58,748 --> 00:01:00,326 ♫ I used to see hills full of lonely souls ♫ 25 00:01:00,326 --> 00:01:03,292 ♫ I feel regret for my recklessness ♫ 26 00:01:03,292 --> 00:01:07,408 ♫ Leaving future generations to review my scribbles ♫ 27 00:01:07,408 --> 00:01:09,976 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 28 00:01:09,976 --> 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 --> 00:01:20,904 ♫ 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 --> 00:01:29,326 ♫ When you feel regret, it's too late ♫ 35 00:01:29,326 --> 00:01:30,788 ♫ So many tricks and lies ♫ 36 00:01:30,788 --> 00:01:32,656 ♫ I witness what you've done ♫ 37 00:01:32,656 --> 00:01:34,217 ♫ May we live and die together ♫ 38 00:01:34,217 --> 00:01:37,196 [Guardians of the Dafeng, Season 1] 39 00:01:37,196 --> 00:01:39,906 [Episode 26] 40 00:01:43,595 --> 00:01:45,074 A bloodbath 1,500 kilometers around. 41 00:01:45,074 --> 00:01:48,074 What did he mean by that? 42 00:01:49,155 --> 00:01:52,074 What you see is all that I have seen. 43 00:01:53,155 --> 00:01:56,215 A bloodbath 1,500 kilometers around. 44 00:01:56,215 --> 00:01:59,474 He was killed in a desolate mountain not far from Capital City. 45 00:01:59,474 --> 00:02:01,614 Most likely, he was robbed and killed. 46 00:02:02,194 --> 00:02:03,794 Wars are frequent in the North. 47 00:02:03,794 --> 00:02:05,674 Dafeng has suffered consecutive defeats. 48 00:02:05,674 --> 00:02:07,655 A bloodbath 1,500 kilometers around. 49 00:02:07,655 --> 00:02:10,475 I can't believe I haven't heard of such a major event. 50 00:02:10,475 --> 00:02:12,354 This matter is of great importance. 51 00:02:12,354 --> 00:02:14,694 - I must hurry and report to Mr. Wei. - Wait. 52 00:02:21,275 --> 00:02:22,805 Take him with you. 53 00:02:23,794 --> 00:02:25,253 Thank you. 54 00:02:26,080 --> 00:02:35,890 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 55 00:02:43,035 --> 00:02:44,973 Mr. Wei. 56 00:02:44,973 --> 00:02:46,074 Xu Qi'an, how dare you! 57 00:02:46,074 --> 00:02:48,094 You've come upstairs without reporting. 58 00:02:48,094 --> 00:02:50,595 Mr. Wei, I have an important matter to report. 59 00:02:50,595 --> 00:02:52,455 You have ten minutes. 60 00:02:52,455 --> 00:02:53,881 Yes. 61 00:02:59,755 --> 00:03:01,377 What's the matter? 62 00:03:05,315 --> 00:03:07,455 You should stop that. 63 00:03:07,455 --> 00:03:09,855 If this continues, in no more than three days, 64 00:03:09,855 --> 00:03:13,355 everyone in Dafeng will know we've entered the city. 65 00:03:14,455 --> 00:03:16,874 Tone it down a bit, will you? 66 00:03:16,874 --> 00:03:19,715 My charm technique has never failed. 67 00:03:19,715 --> 00:03:23,814 How come it doesn't work on Mr. Xu? 68 00:03:27,134 --> 00:03:30,674 Ordinary people might fall for you. 69 00:03:30,674 --> 00:03:32,517 But he certainly will not. 70 00:03:35,477 --> 00:03:38,677 [Chuzhou] 71 00:03:39,354 --> 00:03:42,255 A bloodbath 1,500 kilometers around. 72 00:03:43,875 --> 00:03:46,954 Are you suspecting the King of the North, who oversees Chuzhou, 73 00:03:46,954 --> 00:03:49,134 of falsifying military intelligence? 74 00:03:49,134 --> 00:03:50,514 It's not surprising. 75 00:03:50,514 --> 00:03:54,114 What I find strange is that if the King of the North did falsify military intelligence, 76 00:03:54,114 --> 00:03:56,955 why the yamen hasn't received any reports. 77 00:04:01,455 --> 00:04:06,235 At the beginning of the year, I relocated the spies to the northeast, 78 00:04:06,235 --> 00:04:08,315 leaving very few in the north. 79 00:04:08,315 --> 00:04:13,454 Moreover, the King of the North manages Chuzhou tightly. 80 00:04:13,454 --> 00:04:16,555 Rarely any news comes out of it on ordinary days. 81 00:04:16,555 --> 00:04:19,715 If he deliberately conceals this matter, 82 00:04:19,715 --> 00:04:23,615 it would be difficult for the imperial court to learn about it. 83 00:04:23,615 --> 00:04:26,355 The spies have been relocated to the northeast? 84 00:04:26,355 --> 00:04:28,415 What does Mr. Wei intend to do? 85 00:04:30,054 --> 00:04:33,034 Then, Mr. Wei, what do you think we should do about this matter? 86 00:04:33,034 --> 00:04:35,514 You don't need to deal with this matter. 87 00:04:35,514 --> 00:04:37,675 I'll make a trip to the imperial palace. 88 00:04:37,675 --> 00:04:42,015 Rou, take him with you and follow me to the palace. 89 00:04:42,015 --> 00:04:43,529 Yes. 90 00:04:44,954 --> 00:04:48,194 My lady, you mean that Mr. Xu has the support of a master? 91 00:04:48,194 --> 00:04:49,475 It's hard to say. 92 00:04:49,475 --> 00:04:52,055 But that black blade of his is no ordinary item. 93 00:04:52,055 --> 00:04:55,614 Furthermore, he is but a mere Silver Gong. 94 00:04:55,614 --> 00:04:58,414 Yet he can actually take my spear head-on. 95 00:05:02,514 --> 00:05:05,555 Xu Qi'an is definitely not as simple as he seems. 96 00:05:05,555 --> 00:05:08,974 Isn't wanting him to fall for you a fool's dream? 97 00:05:08,974 --> 00:05:10,954 Since Mr. Xu is so formidable, 98 00:05:10,954 --> 00:05:13,194 why not tell him about my affairs, my lady? 99 00:05:13,194 --> 00:05:15,675 There's a priority to everything. 100 00:05:15,675 --> 00:05:18,574 Besides, I don't particularly trust him yet. 101 00:05:18,574 --> 00:05:21,315 So I don't want to tell him about you. 102 00:05:21,315 --> 00:05:24,135 My lady, you're observing his character and temperament. 103 00:05:24,135 --> 00:05:27,334 How is it going? Has he won your approval? 104 00:05:29,074 --> 00:05:30,609 We've arrived. 105 00:05:30,609 --> 00:05:32,181 [Xu's Mansion] 106 00:05:37,875 --> 00:05:38,875 Two ladies, whom are you looking for? 107 00:05:39,954 --> 00:05:41,621 Xu Qi'an. 108 00:05:43,954 --> 00:05:48,594 This time, I haven't come to have a verbal dispute with you gentlemen. 109 00:05:48,594 --> 00:05:50,315 The situation in the north is critical. 110 00:05:50,315 --> 00:05:52,394 The Kui tribe is amassing troops, ready to strike. 111 00:05:52,394 --> 00:05:55,034 A major battle is imminent. [Chu Xianglong, Deputy General of King of the North] 112 00:05:55,034 --> 00:05:58,015 Hence, we want to request from Your Majesty 300,000 taels of silver of military pay 113 00:05:58,015 --> 00:06:00,414 and 250,000 dan of grain and fodder 114 00:06:00,414 --> 00:06:03,974 to address the urgent need. 115 00:06:04,915 --> 00:06:07,574 Your Majesty, in the 36th year of the Yuanjing era, 116 00:06:07,574 --> 00:06:09,775 Jiangzhou suffered great floods, Jingzhou suffered a severe drought, 117 00:06:09,775 --> 00:06:11,514 and Jingzhou was hit by a locust plague. 118 00:06:11,514 --> 00:06:14,235 The imperial court distributed grain for disaster relief several times. 119 00:06:14,235 --> 00:06:18,755 The two large granaries in Yuzhou and Zhangzhou have little grain left. 120 00:06:18,755 --> 00:06:20,274 There's none to spare. 121 00:06:20,274 --> 00:06:21,934 Why not allocate from each state? 122 00:06:21,934 --> 00:06:23,440 That's improper. 123 00:06:23,440 --> 00:06:26,310 Your Majesty, even with grain transportation by water, 124 00:06:26,310 --> 00:06:29,514 if we were to really allocate grain from each state, 125 00:06:29,514 --> 00:06:31,614 the men and horses would be weary all along the way, 126 00:06:31,614 --> 00:06:33,054 and it would be time-consuming and laborious. 127 00:06:33,054 --> 00:06:34,954 By the time the grain reaches the border of Chuzhou, 128 00:06:34,954 --> 00:06:37,335 I'm afraid less than half would remain. 129 00:06:37,335 --> 00:06:40,655 I fear this suggestion is unwise. 130 00:06:41,954 --> 00:06:44,755 Your Majesty, I have a suggestion. 131 00:06:44,755 --> 00:06:47,355 The imperial court could temporarily add a corvée duty 132 00:06:47,355 --> 00:06:49,475 called the Grain Transport Duty 133 00:06:49,475 --> 00:06:51,614 and order the commoners to be responsible for escorting the grain. 134 00:06:51,614 --> 00:06:56,015 This way, it will not only make sure the grain won't diminish by the time it arrives 135 00:06:56,015 --> 00:07:00,415 but also save a significant amount on grain transportation costs. 136 00:07:00,415 --> 00:07:03,835 Your Majesty's intention in governing is to love and protect the people. 137 00:07:03,835 --> 00:07:06,614 It's now the spring plowing season when the people are busy with farming. 138 00:07:06,614 --> 00:07:08,614 We must not impose additional corvée labor. 139 00:07:08,614 --> 00:07:11,215 Moreover, continuous natural disasters occurred last year, 140 00:07:11,215 --> 00:07:13,034 so the people do not have much surplus grain. 141 00:07:13,034 --> 00:07:14,755 This plan will undoubtedly make things worse 142 00:07:14,755 --> 00:07:16,875 and push people to their doom. 143 00:07:16,875 --> 00:07:18,995 It will bring disaster to the country and the people. 144 00:07:18,995 --> 00:07:20,995 - Mr. Cao is ought to be executed. - You… 145 00:07:20,995 --> 00:07:23,115 Chief Minister Wang loves the people so deeply. 146 00:07:23,115 --> 00:07:24,960 I am in admiration. 147 00:07:25,555 --> 00:07:27,455 It's just that the people of Chuzhou 148 00:07:27,455 --> 00:07:32,094 are also the subjects of Dafeng. 149 00:07:34,714 --> 00:07:36,714 Your Majesty, there is something you might not know. 150 00:07:36,714 --> 00:07:38,734 This time, the Kui tribe is approaching fiercely. 151 00:07:38,734 --> 00:07:41,594 There were several major battles at the end of last year. 152 00:07:41,594 --> 00:07:43,875 Although my lord is brave and good at fighting 153 00:07:43,875 --> 00:07:45,355 and has taken every advantage, 154 00:07:45,355 --> 00:07:50,514 now he is already exhausted. 155 00:07:50,514 --> 00:07:51,954 Therefore, I earnestly request Your Majesty 156 00:07:51,954 --> 00:07:54,714 to quickly distribute grain, fodder, and military pay 157 00:07:54,714 --> 00:08:01,055 so that the soldiers will know that the imperial court has not forgotten their merits. 158 00:08:05,714 --> 00:08:08,575 Your Majesty, please be sympathetic to the people. 159 00:08:08,575 --> 00:08:11,854 This matter should be considered in the long term. 160 00:08:17,394 --> 00:08:21,834 Mr. Wei, you are an expert in military law. 161 00:08:21,834 --> 00:08:23,694 What is your view? 162 00:08:24,834 --> 00:08:26,369 Thank you. 163 00:08:27,794 --> 00:08:29,195 Qi'an should be back soon. 164 00:08:29,195 --> 00:08:31,434 Please wait here for a moment. 165 00:08:31,434 --> 00:08:32,995 Sorry to have disturbed you. 166 00:08:32,995 --> 00:08:36,374 Lingyue. Lingyue. 167 00:08:40,195 --> 00:08:41,375 I was thinking of taking a bath just now. 168 00:08:41,375 --> 00:08:44,155 I wonder where Qi'an has put the soap. 169 00:08:44,155 --> 00:08:46,954 Go back to your room first. I'll get it for you. 170 00:08:50,655 --> 00:08:52,453 There are guests? 171 00:08:55,715 --> 00:08:57,429 Miss, please wait. 172 00:08:58,434 --> 00:08:59,715 The person just now… 173 00:08:59,715 --> 00:09:01,955 Is he your Cijiu? 174 00:09:01,955 --> 00:09:04,274 Yes, he's my second brother, Xu Xinnian. 175 00:09:04,274 --> 00:09:07,454 Xu Qi'an's cousin, Xu Xinnian? 176 00:09:07,454 --> 00:09:09,955 A student of the Yunlu Academy? 177 00:09:09,955 --> 00:09:11,477 Yes. 178 00:09:12,514 --> 00:09:14,914 But recently, the imperial examinations are imminent. 179 00:09:14,914 --> 00:09:17,494 I'm currently secluded and studying in the academy. 180 00:09:17,494 --> 00:09:19,454 I really have no time. 181 00:09:19,454 --> 00:09:22,414 How about this? You go directly to my elder brother. 182 00:09:25,674 --> 00:09:27,189 Miss? 183 00:09:28,674 --> 00:09:31,895 Nothing. You can go. 184 00:09:36,075 --> 00:09:38,054 "Secluded and studying"? 185 00:09:38,054 --> 00:09:39,995 The truth is, he didn't want to see us. 186 00:09:39,995 --> 00:09:43,794 And to think you went out of your way to help him… 187 00:09:44,454 --> 00:09:46,197 Man. 188 00:09:47,035 --> 00:09:48,674 My lady? 189 00:09:48,674 --> 00:09:51,755 My lady, where are you going? 190 00:10:04,075 --> 00:10:07,075 Sorry. Where is Xu Xinnian? 191 00:10:09,914 --> 00:10:10,914 Across. 192 00:10:10,914 --> 00:10:12,565 Thank you. 193 00:10:17,414 --> 00:10:19,493 Who are you? 194 00:10:32,674 --> 00:10:35,174 Lingyue, just put the soap on the desk. 195 00:10:35,174 --> 00:10:37,153 I will get it myself. 196 00:11:00,414 --> 00:11:02,301 Lingyue, you… 197 00:11:03,274 --> 00:11:04,514 Who are you? 198 00:11:04,514 --> 00:11:06,860 How did you get in here? 199 00:11:07,414 --> 00:11:08,595 Get out. 200 00:11:08,595 --> 00:11:10,634 Who are you? 201 00:11:11,115 --> 00:11:12,837 Get out. 202 00:11:13,394 --> 00:11:14,554 - Help! - Shut up! 203 00:11:14,554 --> 00:11:15,654 There's an assassin! 204 00:11:15,654 --> 00:11:18,055 What do you mean by that? 205 00:11:18,055 --> 00:11:21,541 Your Majesty, in times of peace, 206 00:11:21,541 --> 00:11:24,914 military households can be self-sufficient by farming military land. 207 00:11:24,914 --> 00:11:26,934 Once war breaks out, 208 00:11:26,934 --> 00:11:30,294 the imperial court will have to allocate resources and provisions. 209 00:11:30,294 --> 00:11:32,095 This is an undeniable truth. 210 00:11:32,095 --> 00:11:37,194 But before that, I have a matter to report. 211 00:11:40,054 --> 00:11:42,285 What is it? 212 00:11:42,285 --> 00:11:45,234 At the outskirts of the capital, a Bronze Gong under me 213 00:11:45,234 --> 00:11:47,855 found a group of martial fighters in a death fight. 214 00:11:47,855 --> 00:11:49,334 So he stepped forward to stop them. 215 00:11:49,334 --> 00:11:52,414 But unexpectedly, the side with more people not only did not stop 216 00:11:52,414 --> 00:11:56,814 but also killed the person they encircled and fled afterwards. 217 00:11:56,814 --> 00:11:59,914 Before dying, the victim shouted, 218 00:11:59,914 --> 00:12:01,714 "Unrest in the north!" 219 00:12:01,714 --> 00:12:03,655 Of course, there's unrest in the north. 220 00:12:03,655 --> 00:12:06,355 The Kui tribe is burning, killing, and looting everywhere, 221 00:12:06,355 --> 00:12:08,034 stirring up war, so they-- 222 00:12:08,034 --> 00:12:11,074 So, in the north, the Kui tribe committed 223 00:12:11,074 --> 00:12:13,835 a bloodbath 1,500 kilometers around. 224 00:12:18,674 --> 00:12:20,674 General Chu, 225 00:12:20,674 --> 00:12:24,675 do you think you can just brush it off with a sentence 226 00:12:24,675 --> 00:12:27,035 of "burning, killing, and looting"? 227 00:12:28,314 --> 00:12:30,109 Wei Yuan, 228 00:12:31,434 --> 00:12:35,214 what is "a bloodbath 1,500 kilometers around"? 229 00:12:35,214 --> 00:12:37,995 Your Majesty, this is absolutely not true. 230 00:12:37,995 --> 00:12:39,833 Shut up. 231 00:12:42,715 --> 00:12:44,334 Do you have any proof? 232 00:12:44,334 --> 00:12:48,314 Your Majesty, I have brought the person who was killed here. 233 00:12:48,314 --> 00:12:50,235 His body is right outside the palace gate. 234 00:12:50,235 --> 00:12:53,214 Your Majesty can order someone to examine the body. 235 00:12:53,214 --> 00:12:56,074 The deceased was a northerner. 236 00:12:56,074 --> 00:12:58,814 Claiming there is unrest in the north just based on one body, 237 00:12:58,814 --> 00:13:01,655 - Mr. Wei, you really are-- - Examine the body. 238 00:13:05,794 --> 00:13:07,594 Examine the body! 239 00:13:08,075 --> 00:13:09,075 Yes. 240 00:13:09,075 --> 00:13:10,855 Summon the warlock from the Bureau of Astronomy 241 00:13:10,855 --> 00:13:12,595 to enter the palace for questioning. 242 00:13:12,595 --> 00:13:16,134 The rest of you, wait outside the hall. 243 00:13:19,595 --> 00:13:22,734 You, stay here. 244 00:13:45,514 --> 00:13:47,495 What are you two doing? 245 00:13:52,875 --> 00:13:54,475 Help! 246 00:13:54,475 --> 00:13:55,715 Shut up. 247 00:13:55,715 --> 00:13:57,195 Miss, who exactly are you? 248 00:13:57,195 --> 00:13:58,875 I really don't know you. 249 00:13:58,875 --> 00:14:01,075 Can you let me get dressed first before we talk? 250 00:14:01,075 --> 00:14:02,554 "Miss"? 251 00:14:02,554 --> 00:14:03,835 You're still pretending not to know me? 252 00:14:03,835 --> 00:14:05,514 I truly don't know you. 253 00:14:05,514 --> 00:14:06,975 Good for you, Xu Xinnian. 254 00:14:06,975 --> 00:14:09,995 You're going back on your word, aren't you? 255 00:14:11,015 --> 00:14:13,674 W-Who exactly are you? 256 00:14:14,794 --> 00:14:16,715 Well, what's going on? 257 00:14:16,715 --> 00:14:19,075 It seems like Cijiu owes her, 258 00:14:19,075 --> 00:14:21,434 and he's pretending not to know her. 259 00:14:22,034 --> 00:14:24,555 Looks like Xinnian has really grown up. 260 00:14:24,555 --> 00:14:26,715 Congratulations, Uncle Pingzhi. 261 00:14:26,715 --> 00:14:28,794 Not necessarily. 262 00:14:28,794 --> 00:14:32,414 From what I heard, he doesn't want to acknowledge the "debt", 263 00:14:32,414 --> 00:14:35,014 and he's almost falling out with her. 264 00:14:35,014 --> 00:14:38,675 However, he has indeed grown up. 265 00:14:38,675 --> 00:14:42,755 But he did the wrong thing. How could he not acknowledge such a thing? 266 00:14:43,394 --> 00:14:45,054 Not acknowledging? 267 00:14:45,054 --> 00:14:46,915 Falling out? 268 00:14:49,314 --> 00:14:51,434 What a scholar. 269 00:14:53,355 --> 00:14:55,394 Why has it gone silent? 270 00:14:58,394 --> 00:15:00,754 Mr. Xu, you're back? 271 00:15:00,754 --> 00:15:02,589 Yes. 272 00:15:09,655 --> 00:15:11,274 What are you doing here? 273 00:15:11,274 --> 00:15:14,154 I came to look for you with my lady. 274 00:15:16,214 --> 00:15:18,615 Could it be… 275 00:15:19,634 --> 00:15:21,190 It's over. 276 00:15:21,949 --> 00:15:23,717 Just wait. 277 00:15:40,235 --> 00:15:41,894 You deceived me? 278 00:15:41,894 --> 00:15:44,095 This is the price. 279 00:15:45,274 --> 00:15:47,174 What are you doing? 280 00:15:54,955 --> 00:15:58,834 Mr. Wei, is it true? 281 00:15:59,875 --> 00:16:04,514 Mr. Sun, do you think I was joking? 282 00:16:04,514 --> 00:16:06,214 I dare not. 283 00:16:06,214 --> 00:16:11,174 It's just that if "a bloodbath 1,500 kilometers around" is true, 284 00:16:11,174 --> 00:16:14,294 I wonder how many people have died in the North. 285 00:16:16,235 --> 00:16:18,514 The spies of our Guardian Yamen are everywhere. 286 00:16:18,514 --> 00:16:21,975 How could we have heard nothing about this before? 287 00:16:30,475 --> 00:16:35,714 Gentlemen, His Majesty wants all of you to return to the Imperial Study. 288 00:16:36,434 --> 00:16:38,245 Mr. Wei, please. 289 00:16:48,394 --> 00:16:51,454 Your Majesty, I've used the Qi Observation Technique to monitor. 290 00:16:51,454 --> 00:16:56,155 What Chu Xianglong said is all true without a single lie. 291 00:16:56,875 --> 00:16:59,154 Thank you, Song Qing. 292 00:17:06,915 --> 00:17:09,535 Mr. Wei, I wonder where you got the information. 293 00:17:09,535 --> 00:17:12,054 It almost caused a misunderstanding with His Majesty concerning my lord. 294 00:17:12,054 --> 00:17:15,975 I think my lord hasn't offended you before, right, Mr. Wei? 295 00:17:15,975 --> 00:17:18,195 Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. 296 00:17:18,195 --> 00:17:20,335 What this person said may be true. 297 00:17:20,335 --> 00:17:24,214 But the situation in the north may not be such. 298 00:17:24,214 --> 00:17:26,354 Mr. Wei, why do you say this? 299 00:17:26,354 --> 00:17:30,514 Your Majesty, Mr. Wei has made a point. 300 00:17:30,514 --> 00:17:32,995 This is a matter of great importance. We cannot afford to be negligent. 301 00:17:32,995 --> 00:17:35,135 We must investigate thoroughly. 302 00:17:39,995 --> 00:17:41,195 How do you suggest? 303 00:17:41,195 --> 00:17:43,694 Your Majesty may continue to levy grain, fodder, and military pay 304 00:17:43,694 --> 00:17:44,915 to transport them to Chuzhou 305 00:17:44,915 --> 00:17:47,494 and dispatch a special envoy team to accompany them at the same time 306 00:17:47,494 --> 00:17:50,354 to thoroughly investigate this matter in the North. 307 00:17:50,354 --> 00:17:52,135 I agree. 308 00:17:52,135 --> 00:17:54,915 - I agree. - I agree. 309 00:17:54,915 --> 00:17:57,014 I agree. 310 00:18:03,755 --> 00:18:06,195 He does not know you. And that's right. 311 00:18:06,195 --> 00:18:07,554 You also lied to me. 312 00:18:07,554 --> 00:18:10,375 You will pay a far more painful price. 313 00:18:10,955 --> 00:18:12,395 There are things you do not know. 314 00:18:12,395 --> 00:18:14,974 Xinnian is a student at Yunlu Academy. 315 00:18:14,974 --> 00:18:18,475 He is one of the most orthodox scholars in the world, and he is also… 316 00:18:18,475 --> 00:18:19,914 Get to the point. 317 00:18:19,914 --> 00:18:21,815 Okay, I'll get to the point. 318 00:18:21,815 --> 00:18:24,195 The point is his career path 319 00:18:24,195 --> 00:18:26,374 - His career path? - That's right. Just think about it. 320 00:18:26,374 --> 00:18:29,514 As a student of Yunlu Academy, Xinnian is exceptionally talented. 321 00:18:29,514 --> 00:18:31,195 Someday, he'll enter the imperial court to become a high-ranking official 322 00:18:31,195 --> 00:18:32,715 and work for the welfare of the people. 323 00:18:32,715 --> 00:18:33,955 If evil-doers were to find out 324 00:18:33,955 --> 00:18:36,074 that Xinnian has associations with the chosen ones of various powers 325 00:18:36,074 --> 00:18:39,314 and use this to attack him, how could he benefit the people in the future? 326 00:18:39,314 --> 00:18:41,634 You understand the officialdom. You know what I mean. 327 00:18:42,195 --> 00:18:43,955 Well… 328 00:18:46,554 --> 00:18:48,755 Even so, I helped him. 329 00:18:48,755 --> 00:18:52,155 You helped him, which is why he asked me to help you. 330 00:18:52,155 --> 00:18:54,595 He is just a scholar with no significant strengths. 331 00:18:54,595 --> 00:18:56,955 What did you expect him to do? 332 00:18:57,755 --> 00:19:00,034 You have no idea how he cried and pleaded with me. 333 00:19:00,034 --> 00:19:01,915 He said his benefactor arrived, 334 00:19:01,915 --> 00:19:04,735 but he couldn't recognize her or help her, 335 00:19:04,735 --> 00:19:07,715 and he felt so despicable. 336 00:19:13,615 --> 00:19:16,874 Look... He even gave me the Jade Stone Mirror 337 00:19:16,874 --> 00:19:19,375 so that I could give you my full support. 338 00:19:19,375 --> 00:19:22,855 But you, on the other hand, beat him up without a word. 339 00:19:22,855 --> 00:19:25,594 I am disheartened on his behalf. 340 00:19:28,594 --> 00:19:32,495 I really did not expect that Three is actually such a person. 341 00:19:32,495 --> 00:19:35,314 Xinnian, hang in there. 342 00:19:35,314 --> 00:19:37,694 We're almost there. 343 00:19:40,934 --> 00:19:43,034 I didn't expect that either. 344 00:19:46,655 --> 00:19:49,514 You seem to know a lot about Tiandi Society. 345 00:19:49,514 --> 00:19:54,194 Of course... I generally handle Three's affairs in Capital City. 346 00:19:54,194 --> 00:19:56,975 I have no choice. An eldest brother is like a father. 347 00:19:56,975 --> 00:20:00,214 It's only right for me to go through some hardship. 348 00:20:05,774 --> 00:20:09,074 Alright, I understand what Three means. 349 00:20:09,074 --> 00:20:11,734 Su Su. Su Su! 350 00:20:11,734 --> 00:20:15,074 You've run off to play on someone else's bed again. Pay the damages. 351 00:20:25,734 --> 00:20:29,475 Sorry for the inconvenience today. I'll take my leave. 352 00:20:29,475 --> 00:20:31,475 Take care. 353 00:20:31,475 --> 00:20:32,935 Let's go. 354 00:20:32,935 --> 00:20:36,074 I will definitely pass it on to him. 355 00:20:37,535 --> 00:20:39,954 My lady, my matter is not yet settled. 356 00:20:39,954 --> 00:20:41,974 How can it be settled? 357 00:20:41,974 --> 00:20:45,414 Although I helped him before, today I ended up beating him. 358 00:20:45,414 --> 00:20:47,234 He and I are even now. 359 00:20:47,234 --> 00:20:49,135 How can I ask him for help now? 360 00:20:49,135 --> 00:20:52,615 Well, I will think of another solution for your matter. Okay? 361 00:20:52,615 --> 00:20:54,974 But we don't know anyone else in Capital City. 362 00:20:54,974 --> 00:20:58,120 Who of the Ministry of Personnel can check for us? 363 00:20:58,814 --> 00:21:00,095 If worse comes to worst, 364 00:21:00,095 --> 00:21:02,914 I will take you there by force in the quiet of the night. 365 00:21:02,914 --> 00:21:05,694 My lady, you must be joking. This is Capital City. 366 00:21:05,694 --> 00:21:09,095 The way in Yunzhou won't work here. 367 00:21:09,095 --> 00:21:11,715 A mere Ministry of Personnel can't stop me. 368 00:21:11,715 --> 00:21:15,414 Why are you going to the Ministry of Personnel? 369 00:21:17,090 --> 00:21:20,580   370 00:21:33,535 --> 00:21:35,055 Father. 371 00:21:35,055 --> 00:21:36,709 He's awake. 372 00:21:36,709 --> 00:21:39,415 - Lingyue? - He's awake. 373 00:21:39,415 --> 00:21:41,494 - Cijiu, you're finally awake. - That's great. 374 00:21:41,494 --> 00:21:42,874 We're at a clinic. 375 00:21:42,874 --> 00:21:44,055 The physician has already checked you. 376 00:21:44,055 --> 00:21:47,375 Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere? 377 00:21:52,414 --> 00:21:54,895 Father, Lingyue, quickly turn away. Don't look at me. 378 00:21:54,895 --> 00:21:56,594 It's indecent. 379 00:21:56,594 --> 00:21:58,915 Quickly turn around. 380 00:21:58,915 --> 00:22:01,475 Alright. Let's turn around. 381 00:22:02,214 --> 00:22:04,655 We are a family. It's nothing. 382 00:22:04,655 --> 00:22:07,015 Don't be so fastidious. 383 00:22:09,855 --> 00:22:13,814 Father. When you brought me to the clinic, 384 00:22:13,814 --> 00:22:17,455 did you manage to get me any clothes to wear? 385 00:22:17,455 --> 00:22:20,694 You were in a critical situation. I had no time for that. 386 00:22:20,694 --> 00:22:23,174 If it hadn't been for my rush against time to bring you here, 387 00:22:23,174 --> 00:22:25,055 you couldn't have awoken so quickly. 388 00:22:25,055 --> 00:22:29,595 The physician said you caught a bit of a chill on the way here. 389 00:22:29,595 --> 00:22:31,475 A decoction will do the trick. 390 00:22:31,475 --> 00:22:33,013 Then, 391 00:22:33,794 --> 00:22:36,155 did anyone... 392 00:22:36,155 --> 00:22:38,255 see my face? 393 00:22:38,255 --> 00:22:40,974 The physician of the clinic at our alley entrance wasn't in. 394 00:22:40,974 --> 00:22:45,155 We ran down a street and two alleys before finding this place. 395 00:22:45,155 --> 00:22:48,834 Well… Maybe… 396 00:22:48,834 --> 00:22:50,695 Probably… 397 00:22:50,695 --> 00:22:53,015 Everyone saw you. 398 00:22:58,834 --> 00:23:03,855 - Nian? - Cijiu? 399 00:23:04,815 --> 00:23:07,535 Physician, he passed out again. 400 00:23:07,535 --> 00:23:10,000 He passed out again. 401 00:23:10,595 --> 00:23:12,934 They are sending a team to the North specifically 402 00:23:12,934 --> 00:23:15,774 to investigate the bloodbath 1,500 kilometers around? 403 00:23:15,774 --> 00:23:17,735 This matter is of great significance. 404 00:23:17,735 --> 00:23:22,035 His Majesty is still considering the choice of the chief officer. 405 00:23:30,214 --> 00:23:31,895 It won't be me, right? 406 00:23:31,895 --> 00:23:34,095 You are just a Silver Gong. 407 00:23:34,095 --> 00:23:37,995 The chief officer needs to lead the three departments in handling the case. 408 00:23:37,995 --> 00:23:41,235 You are not qualified yet. 409 00:23:41,235 --> 00:23:43,157 That's right. 410 00:23:46,055 --> 00:23:49,374 Tell me. How is Li Miaozhen doing now? 411 00:23:49,374 --> 00:23:52,055 Quite well. She has adapted to life in Capital City. 412 00:23:52,055 --> 00:23:54,810 Remember. Her identity is special. 413 00:23:54,810 --> 00:23:56,310 She can't stay here for long. 414 00:23:56,314 --> 00:23:59,195 Find a way to send her out of the city. 415 00:23:59,955 --> 00:24:01,881 Well… 416 00:24:04,295 --> 00:24:06,214 It might be somewhat difficult. 417 00:24:06,214 --> 00:24:08,295 Why is that? 418 00:24:09,135 --> 00:24:12,694 Li Miaozhen came to the capital to investigate a matter. 419 00:24:12,694 --> 00:24:16,755 Before the matter is settled, she definitely won't leave. 420 00:24:16,755 --> 00:24:19,640 And back then, to find out more 421 00:24:19,640 --> 00:24:22,170 about the bloodbath 1,500 kilometers around, 422 00:24:23,055 --> 00:24:26,195 I promised to lend her a helping hand. 423 00:24:26,655 --> 00:24:29,274 What did you promise? 424 00:24:29,274 --> 00:24:31,289 Sit down and tell me. 425 00:24:32,974 --> 00:24:36,154 We're going to the Ministry of Personnel to investigate Su Su's father. 426 00:24:36,154 --> 00:24:39,874 Why does that require you to go to the Ministry of Personnel? 427 00:24:43,395 --> 00:24:45,675 Su Su's father is called Su Hang. 428 00:24:45,675 --> 00:24:48,174 He was a Jinshi in the 29th year of the Zhende era. 429 00:24:48,174 --> 00:24:49,755 Later, in the 14th year of the Yuanjing era, 430 00:24:49,755 --> 00:24:52,834 he was promoted and moved to the capital to become an attendant to the Emperor. 431 00:24:52,834 --> 00:24:55,375 Since then, he's disappeared without a trace. 432 00:24:55,375 --> 00:24:57,194 No one knows whether he is dead or alive. 433 00:24:57,194 --> 00:25:00,455 For more than twenty years, there has been no news of him. 434 00:25:00,455 --> 00:25:04,195 So, you think ince he went to the capital to assume his position, 435 00:25:04,195 --> 00:25:07,374 the Ministry of Personnel must have records about him. 436 00:25:08,855 --> 00:25:10,774 Going to the Ministry of Personnel? 437 00:25:10,774 --> 00:25:14,274 I have reported this in advance. Please punish me, Mr. Wei. 438 00:25:16,755 --> 00:25:19,093 It's alright. 439 00:25:19,093 --> 00:25:21,135 She offered news of the bloodbath 1,500 kilometers around. 440 00:25:21,135 --> 00:25:23,595 An equal exchange is quite normal. 441 00:25:23,595 --> 00:25:25,914 Mr. Wei, you deeply understand the greater good. 442 00:25:25,914 --> 00:25:27,694 However, with my capabilities... 443 00:25:27,694 --> 00:25:30,854 I have no means to access the archives of the Ministry of Personnel. 444 00:25:30,854 --> 00:25:32,254 But fortunately, I have you, Mr. Wei. 445 00:25:32,254 --> 00:25:34,954 With your means, if you want to facilitate this matter, 446 00:25:34,954 --> 00:25:36,254 it will certainly not be difficult. 447 00:25:36,254 --> 00:25:38,274 Rest assured, Mr. Wei. Once this matter is settled, 448 00:25:38,274 --> 00:25:40,554 I will immediately send her out of the city. 449 00:25:42,974 --> 00:25:44,874 The Ministry of Personnel is a critical area. 450 00:25:44,874 --> 00:25:47,295 It's not a place where a Guardian can come and go as they please. 451 00:25:47,295 --> 00:25:50,174 Moreover, it is under the jurisdiction of Wang Zhenwen, 452 00:25:50,174 --> 00:25:52,780 which makes it even more difficult. 453 00:25:53,435 --> 00:25:57,295 However, if it's just about reviewing the dossiers, 454 00:25:57,295 --> 00:26:00,054 and the Guardian need not appear in person, 455 00:26:00,054 --> 00:26:04,454 I do have someone in mind who can facilitate this matter. 456 00:26:04,454 --> 00:26:06,095 Who is it? 457 00:26:06,095 --> 00:26:09,460 The Xu family's second son, Xu Xinnian. 458 00:26:36,314 --> 00:26:40,221 Cijiu, I have fixed the window. 459 00:26:40,221 --> 00:26:43,595 Why don't you… g-go take a look? 460 00:26:52,494 --> 00:26:56,894 Cijiu, look. I made you a new long robe. 461 00:26:56,894 --> 00:26:59,474 It's in the auspicious clouds pattern you like. 462 00:26:59,474 --> 00:27:01,534 Why not give it a try? 463 00:27:01,534 --> 00:27:03,410 Yes, give it a try. 464 00:27:03,410 --> 00:27:05,030   465 00:27:14,095 --> 00:27:16,354 Try it on. 466 00:27:18,915 --> 00:27:21,974 Xinnian! Xinnian! 467 00:27:21,974 --> 00:27:25,135 Xinnian, I heard you went to the clinic. 468 00:27:25,135 --> 00:27:27,555 Are you feeling unwell? 469 00:27:27,555 --> 00:27:31,074 It's nothing. He's completely fine. 470 00:27:31,074 --> 00:27:33,714 - Right? - Are you really fine? 471 00:27:33,714 --> 00:27:35,454 Mother, don't worry. 472 00:27:35,454 --> 00:27:37,974 Cijiu just looks frail. 473 00:27:37,974 --> 00:27:40,454 But he has always been healthy. 474 00:27:40,454 --> 00:27:42,375 It's just that studying is a bit tiring. 475 00:27:42,375 --> 00:27:45,120 Occasional fatigue is normal. 476 00:27:45,120 --> 00:27:47,310 Right, Cijiu? 477 00:27:50,155 --> 00:27:51,874 It's good that you're fine. 478 00:27:51,874 --> 00:27:54,174 I made lotus seed soup for you personally. 479 00:27:54,174 --> 00:27:58,515 Xinnian, move a bit. Stop writing. Eat this first. 480 00:28:01,615 --> 00:28:04,295 Is he under too much pressure? 481 00:28:08,174 --> 00:28:11,114 My son is still working hard. 482 00:28:13,055 --> 00:28:16,050 With my son's talent, at the imperial examinations of this year, 483 00:28:16,050 --> 00:28:17,450 he is bound to succeed. 484 00:28:17,455 --> 00:28:22,014 But to work and play by turns is the way of learning. 485 00:28:22,014 --> 00:28:27,514 Why don't we take a break today and relax a bit? 486 00:28:27,514 --> 00:28:30,755 You haven't done the work in the kitchen yet, right? Hurry and go. 487 00:28:30,755 --> 00:28:31,755 No rush. 488 00:28:31,755 --> 00:28:32,955 Just go. 489 00:28:32,955 --> 00:28:34,874 Look at him. He's under too much pressure. 490 00:28:34,874 --> 00:28:38,295 I'll persuade him. 491 00:28:40,995 --> 00:28:46,234 Xinnian, I suddenly remembered a funny story I heard on the street just now. 492 00:28:46,234 --> 00:28:51,975 It's about a young man who suddenly fell ill. 493 00:28:51,975 --> 00:28:53,533 Well, 494 00:28:54,135 --> 00:28:57,674 he was completely naked 495 00:28:59,375 --> 00:29:01,235 and rushed through the streets. 496 00:29:01,235 --> 00:29:05,555 I heard his appearance was quite handsome. 497 00:29:05,555 --> 00:29:08,895 I-I made a bet with my girlfriends 498 00:29:08,895 --> 00:29:13,175 on whether this man would have the face 499 00:29:13,175 --> 00:29:14,995 to show up in the streets again. 500 00:29:14,995 --> 00:29:17,217 Isn't it funny? 501 00:29:18,295 --> 00:29:20,515 Yes. 502 00:29:21,055 --> 00:29:24,175 It's not? Yes, it is. 503 00:29:24,794 --> 00:29:26,874 Completely naked. 504 00:29:28,145 --> 00:29:31,655 [Clearness and Wisdom] 505 00:29:31,655 --> 00:29:33,055 Isn't it funny? 506 00:29:33,055 --> 00:29:36,174 Mother, please do not add fuel to the fire. 507 00:29:36,174 --> 00:29:38,994 I added fuel? What fuel did I add? 508 00:29:38,994 --> 00:29:40,995 How did I add fuel? Whose fuel did I add? 509 00:29:40,995 --> 00:29:42,555 I did not add fuel. 510 00:29:42,555 --> 00:29:43,655 Honey, how could I… 511 00:29:43,655 --> 00:29:46,455 Honey, I… 512 00:29:46,455 --> 00:29:48,415 What fuel did I add? 513 00:29:49,395 --> 00:29:50,520 [Xu Mansion] 514 00:29:50,520 --> 00:29:52,390 Cijiu. 515 00:29:53,454 --> 00:29:56,995 Cijiu, I'm coming in. 516 00:30:00,615 --> 00:30:02,457 Cijiu? 517 00:30:07,634 --> 00:30:09,494 Where is he? 518 00:30:09,494 --> 00:30:11,394 Hasn't he returned yet? 519 00:30:18,615 --> 00:30:21,475 Cijiu, why are you here? 520 00:30:22,575 --> 00:30:24,649 What do you want? 521 00:30:24,649 --> 00:30:27,895 You're full of vitality. Then I am relieved. 522 00:30:27,895 --> 00:30:30,095 I got these high-quality medicinal materials 523 00:30:30,095 --> 00:30:33,595 specially for you to nourish your body. 524 00:30:36,014 --> 00:30:37,761 Cijiu, 525 00:30:38,575 --> 00:30:42,155 I need a favor from you. 526 00:30:44,275 --> 00:30:45,575 To enter the Ministry of Personnel. 527 00:30:45,575 --> 00:30:47,494 Yes, to enter the Ministry of Personnel. 528 00:30:47,494 --> 00:30:50,435 You are a Guardian, and even you cannot enter that place. 529 00:30:50,435 --> 00:30:52,014 How am I supposed to help you? 530 00:30:52,014 --> 00:30:54,095 I asked Mr. Wei the same question. 531 00:30:54,095 --> 00:30:57,555 But he said as long as I come to you, it will be settled. 532 00:30:57,555 --> 00:30:58,655 You are talking nonsense. 533 00:30:58,655 --> 00:31:01,874 Mr. Wei is a noble man. How could he lie… 534 00:31:03,974 --> 00:31:06,834 What? Have you thought of something? 535 00:31:08,515 --> 00:31:10,255 No. 536 00:31:10,255 --> 00:31:13,255 Cijiu, you must not hide anything from me. 537 00:31:13,255 --> 00:31:16,755 If you do have a way, you'll have done me a great favor. 538 00:31:16,755 --> 00:31:19,295 Just think about it again. 539 00:31:19,295 --> 00:31:22,534 It's not that I don't want to help you. 540 00:31:23,295 --> 00:31:25,585 Well… 541 00:31:25,585 --> 00:31:29,214 I do have a friend who might be able to accomplish this. 542 00:31:29,214 --> 00:31:31,594 It's just that… 543 00:31:31,594 --> 00:31:35,374 It's just that… she might not meet me. 544 00:31:35,374 --> 00:31:37,095 Still, we have to give it a try, right? 545 00:31:37,095 --> 00:31:38,375 How would we know without trying? 546 00:31:38,375 --> 00:31:41,814 Just give it a try. Give it a try. 547 00:31:41,814 --> 00:31:43,095 I'll think it over again. 548 00:31:43,095 --> 00:31:44,335 Okay, think it over carefully. 549 00:31:44,335 --> 00:31:46,615 Take a break. I'll give you a massage. 550 00:31:47,314 --> 00:31:49,654 This side. 551 00:31:49,654 --> 00:31:52,314 Lighter, please. 552 00:31:52,314 --> 00:31:55,295 So, Lin'an is already on the way back now. 553 00:31:55,295 --> 00:31:57,734 Yes, having heard that Xu Qi'an has died, 554 00:31:57,734 --> 00:31:59,934 Princess Lin'an settled Princess Consort Yu 555 00:31:59,934 --> 00:32:01,535 and then immediately raced back on her horse. 556 00:32:01,535 --> 00:32:03,349 It's just that… 557 00:32:03,934 --> 00:32:05,454 Just what? 558 00:32:05,454 --> 00:32:09,175 Out of anxiety, Princess Lin'an took the wrong way. 559 00:32:09,175 --> 00:32:10,494 She could have taken the official road 560 00:32:10,494 --> 00:32:12,254 and arrived in the capital in three days. 561 00:32:12,254 --> 00:32:15,155 But to take a shortcut, she ventured into the Blackwind Forest, 562 00:32:15,155 --> 00:32:17,494 where bandit troubles are rampant. 563 00:32:17,494 --> 00:32:20,934 To ensure the princess's safety, we secretly contacted the local government 564 00:32:20,934 --> 00:32:24,174 and eradicated the bandits in one fell swoop. 565 00:32:25,295 --> 00:32:28,415 Princess Lin'an then left Blackwind Forest 566 00:32:28,415 --> 00:32:31,574 and blundered into a windswept gully, which was surrounded by desert. 567 00:32:31,574 --> 00:32:33,295 The princess trekked for half a day 568 00:32:33,295 --> 00:32:35,135 and almost fainted from dehydration. 569 00:32:35,135 --> 00:32:37,575 Out of necessity, we had to reveal ourselves 570 00:32:37,575 --> 00:32:40,855 and pretended to be a caravan to rescue her. 571 00:32:42,254 --> 00:32:45,215 You ordered us to protect her in secret and not to appear before her. 572 00:32:45,215 --> 00:32:46,694 I was incompetent. 573 00:32:46,694 --> 00:32:48,955 Please punish me, Your Highness. 574 00:32:50,535 --> 00:32:54,495 You had a tough time. So where is she now? 575 00:33:21,457 --> 00:33:26,686 ♫ My thin clothes took away ♫ 576 00:33:26,686 --> 00:33:29,715 ♫ A bit of warmth by my side ♫ 577 00:33:29,715 --> 00:33:31,955 If you don't mind, 578 00:33:32,575 --> 00:33:36,695 I can be your friend from now on. 579 00:33:37,838 --> 00:33:40,446 ♫ Casting down my eyes, I sigh alone ♫ 580 00:33:40,446 --> 00:33:45,248 ♫ Dreams drag on, and yet they break ♫ 581 00:33:53,734 --> 00:33:56,275 Boatman, please go a bit faster. 582 00:33:58,696 --> 00:34:02,565 [Rendezvous] 583 00:34:02,565 --> 00:34:04,570   584 00:34:04,575 --> 00:34:06,774 "Rendezvous at a bridge… Ximei"? 585 00:34:06,774 --> 00:34:07,975 What does that mean? 586 00:34:07,975 --> 00:34:10,834 It's "a rendezvous at Meixi Bridge". 587 00:34:15,615 --> 00:34:17,694 Cijiu, what is this for? 588 00:34:17,694 --> 00:34:20,395 This is the secret code agreed upon between her and me. 589 00:34:20,935 --> 00:34:22,515 I use the light as a signal. 590 00:34:22,515 --> 00:34:23,774 If she agrees, 591 00:34:23,774 --> 00:34:26,095 she will meet me at Meixi Bridge the following day. 592 00:34:26,095 --> 00:34:29,294 A secret code? So secretive? 593 00:34:29,294 --> 00:34:31,535 Who exactly is she? 594 00:34:31,535 --> 00:34:33,915 You'll know tomorrow. 595 00:34:34,929 --> 00:34:39,605 [Meixi Lake] 596 00:34:43,461 --> 00:34:45,773 [Meixi Lake] 597 00:35:03,734 --> 00:35:06,995 Cijiu, the time has already passed. 598 00:35:06,995 --> 00:35:09,095 I don't think she will come. 599 00:35:09,095 --> 00:35:13,834 Let's wait a bit longer. Something must have held her up. 600 00:35:13,834 --> 00:35:15,495 Are you feeling it's hot? 601 00:35:15,495 --> 00:35:17,195 Why not come down and have some melon? 602 00:35:17,195 --> 00:35:20,714 Stop speaking nonsense. That's indecent. 603 00:35:20,714 --> 00:35:23,375 Sir, I'll have another piece. Okay, this piece is good. 604 00:35:23,375 --> 00:35:26,174 I'll take all of your melon today. 605 00:35:35,535 --> 00:35:37,734 Boatman, 606 00:35:37,734 --> 00:35:39,994 thank you for your hospitality these past few days. 607 00:35:39,994 --> 00:35:41,415 If you ever need anything in the future, 608 00:35:41,415 --> 00:35:43,334 feel free to come to me in the Lakeside Pavilion of Capital City. 609 00:35:43,334 --> 00:35:45,015 It's okay, miss. 610 00:35:45,015 --> 00:35:46,694 Go ahead and do what you need to do. 611 00:35:46,694 --> 00:35:49,334 - Don't delay. - Thank you. 612 00:35:59,455 --> 00:36:02,275 Guys, come out. 613 00:36:19,214 --> 00:36:21,954 The mission to escort the princess has been successfully completed. 614 00:36:21,954 --> 00:36:23,894 Guys, well done. 615 00:36:23,894 --> 00:36:26,655 Follow me back to the palace to receive your reward. 616 00:36:26,655 --> 00:36:29,075 Great! 617 00:36:45,055 --> 00:36:48,074 - Sir, bring me wine. - Coming right up. 618 00:36:53,415 --> 00:36:55,694 - Enjoy it. - Thank you. 619 00:36:59,955 --> 00:37:03,089 How's the meal? I'm happy. 620 00:37:03,089 --> 00:37:05,255 - Where should we go next? - A theatre. 621 00:37:05,255 --> 00:37:07,394 Gentlemen, you haven't paid for your drinks yet. 622 00:37:07,394 --> 00:37:09,274 Unappreciative! 623 00:37:09,274 --> 00:37:10,645 Let's go. 624 00:37:14,254 --> 00:37:16,955 Haven't you gentlemen forgotten something? 625 00:37:17,774 --> 00:37:19,155 Settle the bill. 626 00:37:19,155 --> 00:37:21,074 Do you know who you are stopping? 627 00:37:21,074 --> 00:37:24,774 If you know what's good for you, scram. Otherwise-- 628 00:37:26,575 --> 00:37:29,374 How dare you commit violence in public! 629 00:37:29,955 --> 00:37:31,515 Forget it. 630 00:37:31,515 --> 00:37:35,715 Miss I don't want the money for the drinks anymore. 631 00:37:39,400 --> 00:37:42,800 I'll say it again. Settle the bill. 632 00:37:42,800 --> 00:37:45,100 You must be tired of living. 633 00:38:09,400 --> 00:38:11,800 Guys, seize her! 634 00:38:30,400 --> 00:38:31,500 They are wanted criminals. 635 00:38:31,500 --> 00:38:33,000 Get them! Go! 636 00:38:33,000 --> 00:38:34,800 So boring. 637 00:38:39,600 --> 00:38:41,400 [Lingbao Pavilion] 638 00:38:44,195 --> 00:38:46,400 It's our fault for not recognizing you. 639 00:38:46,400 --> 00:38:48,534 Please show mercy and spare us. 640 00:38:48,534 --> 00:38:50,600 Now scram! 641 00:38:57,000 --> 00:38:58,400 Wait. 642 00:39:02,200 --> 00:39:03,800 Settle the bill. 643 00:39:06,300 --> 00:39:07,900 Scram! 644 00:39:17,800 --> 00:39:20,200 I've broken some of your things. 645 00:39:20,200 --> 00:39:21,400 This money should cover it, right? 646 00:39:21,400 --> 00:39:23,000 Yes, it's enough. 647 00:39:23,000 --> 00:39:24,200 Thank you, miss. 648 00:39:24,200 --> 00:39:25,300 Thank you, young master. 649 00:39:25,300 --> 00:39:28,200 Thank you. 650 00:39:30,400 --> 00:39:32,200 You are quite good. 651 00:39:33,394 --> 00:39:35,221 You're not bad yourself. 652 00:39:38,200 --> 00:39:42,800 It's a shame about these fine wines being wasted for no reason. 653 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:55,400 Cijiu, it's been six hours already. 654 00:39:55,400 --> 00:39:57,400 Are we still waiting? 655 00:39:57,400 --> 00:39:58,800 Yes. 656 00:39:58,800 --> 00:40:00,200 Sir, I'll have two slices of melon too. 657 00:40:00,200 --> 00:40:01,800 Alright. 658 00:40:07,400 --> 00:40:08,500 I thought you wouldn't eat it. 659 00:40:08,500 --> 00:40:09,600 Stop talking nonsense. 660 00:40:09,600 --> 00:40:11,100 Eat your melon. 661 00:40:11,100 --> 00:40:13,200 I'm eating it. 662 00:40:13,200 --> 00:40:16,100 Sir, two more slices, please. 663 00:40:24,500 --> 00:40:26,500 It's scorching, isn't it? 664 00:40:33,300 --> 00:40:35,300 No rush. Slow down. 665 00:40:35,300 --> 00:40:37,300 Two more slices, please. 666 00:40:49,800 --> 00:40:52,700 Cijiu, another two hours have passed. 667 00:40:52,700 --> 00:40:54,400 We can't wait any longer. 668 00:40:54,400 --> 00:40:56,900 If we keep waiting, my stomach is going to explode. 669 00:40:56,900 --> 00:40:59,800 I guess your friend isn't going to show up. 670 00:40:59,800 --> 00:41:02,500 It seems she indeed doesn't want to see me. 671 00:41:06,800 --> 00:41:08,900 Who on earth is she? 672 00:41:10,600 --> 00:41:12,900 I used to release sky lanterns at home, 673 00:41:12,900 --> 00:41:14,700 and she would always appear the next day. 674 00:41:14,700 --> 00:41:16,800 There has never been a mistake. 675 00:41:16,800 --> 00:41:18,700 But now… 676 00:41:19,900 --> 00:41:22,100 Even two blades of grass share one heart. 677 00:41:22,100 --> 00:41:25,900 The human heart is not as steadfast as grass. 678 00:41:26,800 --> 00:41:27,800 Yes, indeed. 679 00:41:27,800 --> 00:41:30,700 She should have someone in her home tell us if she decided not to come. 680 00:41:30,700 --> 00:41:32,600 I can't believe her. 681 00:41:34,600 --> 00:41:36,400 Wait. 682 00:41:36,400 --> 00:41:38,400 You mentioned releasing lanterns at home. 683 00:41:38,400 --> 00:41:40,200 Which home did you mean? 684 00:41:43,900 --> 00:41:46,800 That's right. The location has changed. 685 00:41:49,200 --> 00:41:51,000 So it's not that she doesn't want to see me. 686 00:41:51,000 --> 00:41:52,600 It's not that she doesn't want to see me. 687 00:41:52,600 --> 00:41:54,100 Let's go. 688 00:41:54,700 --> 00:41:56,100 Okay. 689 00:41:58,400 --> 00:42:00,200 [Preserved Fruits] 690 00:42:00,200 --> 00:42:01,800 Princess, it's a long way ahead. 691 00:42:01,800 --> 00:42:05,000 For you to return to the capital alone is too dangerous. 692 00:42:05,000 --> 00:42:06,300 [Xu's Mansion] Xu Qi'an is dead. 693 00:42:06,300 --> 00:42:08,100 He is dead. 694 00:42:08,700 --> 00:42:12,200 I must see him one last time no matter what. 695 00:42:12,200 --> 00:42:14,600 Xu Qi'an, wait for me. 696 00:42:14,600 --> 00:42:17,100 I command you to wait for me. 697 00:42:22,314 --> 00:42:24,095 Miss, are you looking for someone? 698 00:42:24,095 --> 00:42:26,500 The Xu family has long since moved away. 699 00:42:27,110 --> 00:42:35,580 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 700 00:42:36,321 --> 00:42:38,741 [Meixi Bridge] 701 00:42:41,100 --> 00:42:42,300 Cijiu. 702 00:42:42,300 --> 00:42:44,000 Isn't this a bit too much? 703 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:45,400 The wind is strong tonight. 704 00:42:45,400 --> 00:42:48,300 Only in this way can we be completely sure of success. 705 00:42:51,800 --> 00:42:53,000 Qi'an, hold onto the ropes. 706 00:42:53,000 --> 00:42:55,100 Don't let go no matter what. I'll be ready in a moment. 707 00:42:55,100 --> 00:42:57,200 Don't you trust me? 708 00:42:57,200 --> 00:42:58,700 You're the one I trust the least. 709 00:42:58,700 --> 00:43:01,400 If you don't trust me, go find Father. 710 00:43:05,200 --> 00:43:06,200 Xu Qi'an! 711 00:43:06,200 --> 00:43:09,400 ♫ Fortunately, you came like the wind ♫ 712 00:43:09,400 --> 00:43:11,600 ♫ Stopping me from frowning ♫ 713 00:43:11,600 --> 00:43:14,600 ♫ With you, what's there to fear ♫ 714 00:43:14,600 --> 00:43:17,800 ♫ Let this life bring trouble again ♫ 715 00:43:17,800 --> 00:43:23,000 ♫ With you, I can be at ease and unaffected ♫ 716 00:43:23,000 --> 00:43:26,100 ♫ Fully aware of the world's misery and cold ♫ 717 00:43:26,100 --> 00:43:28,200 ♫ Only wish to grant you peace ♫ 718 00:43:28,200 --> 00:43:32,500 ♫ Joy and sorrow never intertwine ♫ 719 00:43:32,500 --> 00:43:36,600 ♫ Flowers fall from above ♫ 720 00:43:36,600 --> 00:43:44,500 ♫ I dedicate my life to you ♫ 721 00:44:03,900 --> 00:44:07,000 ♫ Thoughts linger, unable to disperse ♫ 722 00:44:07,000 --> 00:44:09,100 ♫ Laughing as I flick my sleeves ♫ 723 00:44:09,100 --> 00:44:12,200 ♫ I concealed my sorrows ♫ 724 00:44:12,200 --> 00:44:17,400 ♫ My thin clothes took away ♫ 725 00:44:17,400 --> 00:44:20,500 ♫ A bit of warmth by my side ♫ 726 00:44:20,500 --> 00:44:24,400 ♫ Who will accompany me ♫ 727 00:44:24,400 --> 00:44:28,600 ♫ Comfort me, no need for tears to dry ♫ 728 00:44:28,600 --> 00:44:31,100 ♫ Casting down my eyes, I sigh alone ♫ 729 00:44:31,100 --> 00:44:36,200 ♫ Dreams drag on, and yet they break ♫ 730 00:44:36,200 --> 00:44:39,400 ♫ Fortunately, you came like the wind ♫ 731 00:44:39,400 --> 00:44:41,600 ♫ Stopping me from frowning ♫ 732 00:44:41,600 --> 00:44:44,800 ♫ With you, what's there to fear ♫ 733 00:44:44,800 --> 00:44:47,800 ♫ Let this life bring trouble again ♫ 734 00:44:47,800 --> 00:44:53,000 ♫ With you, I can be at ease and unaffected ♫ 735 00:44:53,000 --> 00:44:56,100 ♫ Fully aware of the world's misery and cold ♫ 736 00:44:56,100 --> 00:44:58,300 ♫ Only wish to grant you peace ♫ 737 00:44:58,300 --> 00:45:02,600 ♫ Joy and sorrow never intertwine ♫ 738 00:45:02,600 --> 00:45:06,700 ♫ Flowers fall from above ♫ 739 00:45:06,700 --> 00:45:14,600 ♫ I dedicate my life to you to bloom forth ♫ 740 00:45:16,000 --> 00:45:19,084 ♫ Fortunately, you came like the wind ♫ 741 00:45:19,084 --> 00:45:21,374 ♫ Stopping me from frowning ♫ 742 00:45:21,374 --> 00:45:24,550 ♫ With you, what's there to fear ♫ 743 00:45:24,550 --> 00:45:27,519 ♫ Let this life bring trouble again ♫ 744 00:45:27,519 --> 00:45:32,853 ♫ With you, I can be at ease and unaffected ♫ 745 00:45:32,853 --> 00:45:35,803 ♫ Fully aware of the world's misery and cold ♫ 746 00:45:35,803 --> 00:45:38,044 ♫ Only wish to grant you peace ♫ 747 00:45:38,044 --> 00:45:42,264 ♫ Joy and sorrow never intertwine ♫ 748 00:45:42,264 --> 00:45:46,346 ♫ Flowers fall from above ♫ 749 00:45:46,346 --> 00:45:57,949 ♫ I dedicate my life to you to bloom forth ♫