1 00:00:04,800 --> 00:00:09,070 'I'm Just a Commoner' - GAI 2 00:00:09,070 --> 00:00:12,576 ♫ I'm just a mere mortal under the sky ♫ 3 00:00:12,576 --> 00:00:15,836 ♫ Countless people talking my ignorance ♫ 4 00:00:15,836 --> 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 --> 00:00:26,356 ♫ Witness how the gavel untangles countless conflicted hearts ♫ 7 00:00:26,356 --> 00:00:29,796 ♫ Looking back, it's like one of those story plots ♫ 8 00:00:29,796 --> 00:00:34,428 ♫ I will become a thing of the past ♫ 9 00:00:35,746 --> 00:00:37,404 ♫ I'm curious about what you covet ♫ 10 00:00:37,404 --> 00:00:39,042 ♫ I accidentally uncovered a secret ♫ 11 00:00:39,042 --> 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 is not steadfast ♫ 14 00:00:42,536 --> 00:00:43,748 ♫ When standing there ♫ 15 00:00:43,748 --> 00:00:45,816 ♫ You must follow the rules I made ♫ 16 00:00:45,816 --> 00:00:47,072 ♫ Apply skills to cure diseases ♫ 17 00:00:47,072 --> 00:00:49,246 ♫ Eradicate the maladies of this vast land ♫ 18 00:00:49,246 --> 00:00:50,300 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 19 00:00:50,300 --> 00:00:52,576 ♫ Who aims to take steady steps ♫ 20 00:00:52,576 --> 00:00:53,662 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 21 00:00:53,662 --> 00:00:55,836 ♫ Who never wants to lose my sense of right and wrong ♫ 22 00:00:55,836 --> 00:00:56,994 ♫ I am just a commoner ♫ 23 00:00:56,994 --> 00:00:58,748 ♫ Who likes dance and music instead of fighting ♫ 24 00:00:58,748 --> 00:01:00,326 ♫ I always see lonely souls roaming the mountains ♫ 25 00:01:00,326 --> 00:01:03,292 ♫ I don't regret my own recklessness ♫ 26 00:01:03,292 --> 00:01:07,408 ♫ Future generations can read my experiences ♫ 27 00:01:07,408 --> 00:01:09,976 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 28 00:01:09,976 --> 00:01:13,366 ♫ Witness how the gavel untangles countless conflicted hearts ♫ 29 00:01:13,366 --> 00:01:16,806 ♫ Looking back, it's like one of those story plots ♫ 30 00:01:16,806 --> 00:01:21,004 ♫ I will become a thing of the past ♫ 31 00:01:22,432 --> 00:01:24,214 ♫ We only have one life so take it easy ♫ 32 00:01:24,214 --> 00:01:25,773 ♫ My chessboard involves two sides ♫ 33 00:01:25,773 --> 00:01:27,584 ♫ As I lay out my strategy, you take a hint ♫ 34 00:01:27,584 --> 00:01:29,126 ♫ When you feel regret, it's too late then ♫ 35 00:01:29,126 --> 00:01:30,788 ♫ So many tricks and lies ♫ 36 00:01:30,788 --> 00:01:32,556 ♫ I witness what you've done ♫ 37 00:01:32,556 --> 00:01:34,417 ♫ May we live and die together ♫ 38 00:01:34,417 --> 00:01:37,296 [Guardians of the Dafeng] 39 00:01:37,296 --> 00:01:39,877 [Episode 34] 40 00:01:41,050 --> 00:01:50,980 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 41 00:01:51,905 --> 00:01:53,506 Let's have a good meal. 42 00:01:53,506 --> 00:01:56,645 I don't want pickles. Come on. 43 00:01:59,046 --> 00:02:01,406 It's not worth it. 44 00:02:08,585 --> 00:02:09,485 Make way, please. 45 00:02:09,485 --> 00:02:11,906 His Majesty sent Mr. Xu to handle a case in Chuzhou. 46 00:02:11,906 --> 00:02:13,525 He is to set off today. 47 00:02:13,525 --> 00:02:15,766 Actually, he came to see you every day. 48 00:02:15,766 --> 00:02:18,925 But your mother stopped him from entering the palace. 49 00:02:29,205 --> 00:02:31,166 Xu Qi'an. 50 00:02:35,186 --> 00:02:42,190 Xu Qi'an. 51 00:02:43,186 --> 00:02:44,985 - Mr. Xu. - Where are you? 52 00:02:44,985 --> 00:02:46,613 Mr. Xu. 53 00:02:48,585 --> 00:02:51,306 Look, is she calling you? 54 00:02:51,306 --> 00:02:53,966 Xu Qi'an. 55 00:02:55,297 --> 00:02:58,966 - Princess. - Xu Qi'an. 56 00:03:00,026 --> 00:03:02,345 Your Highness. 57 00:03:05,825 --> 00:03:09,666 Xu Qi'an, I am here. I'm right here. 58 00:03:09,666 --> 00:03:12,586 Why are you here? 59 00:03:12,586 --> 00:03:14,965 What did you say? 60 00:03:16,145 --> 00:03:19,326 I can't hear what you're saying. 61 00:03:19,326 --> 00:03:22,805 I can't hear you. Speak louder. 62 00:03:23,566 --> 00:03:27,866 Turn the boat around. Turn it around. 63 00:03:27,866 --> 00:03:29,726 I'll come over. 64 00:03:29,726 --> 00:03:32,285 Okay, I will come back to you. 65 00:03:32,285 --> 00:03:34,526 Wait for me. 66 00:03:35,589 --> 00:03:37,105 ♫ Laughing as I flick my sleeves ♫ 67 00:03:37,105 --> 00:03:40,666 Mr. Xu, the wind is bad. We can't turn it around. 68 00:03:40,666 --> 00:03:46,785 ♫ My thin clothes took away ♫ 69 00:03:46,785 --> 00:03:49,025 What are you doing? 70 00:03:49,025 --> 00:03:52,265 ♫ Who will accompany me ♫ 71 00:03:52,265 --> 00:03:54,485 You stay. Wait for me. 72 00:03:57,057 --> 00:03:59,637 ♫ Casting down my eyes, I sigh alone ♫ 73 00:03:59,637 --> 00:04:04,681 ♫ Dreams drag on, and yet they break ♫ 74 00:04:04,681 --> 00:04:07,833 ♫ Fortunately, you came like the wind ♫ 75 00:04:07,833 --> 00:04:10,049 ♫ Stopping me from frowning ♫ 76 00:04:10,049 --> 00:04:13,173 ♫ With you, what's there to fear ♫ 77 00:04:14,245 --> 00:04:15,445 - Someone! - Stop the boat. 78 00:04:15,445 --> 00:04:16,345 Take in sail. 79 00:04:16,345 --> 00:04:21,573 ♫ With you, I can be at ease and unaffected ♫ 80 00:04:21,573 --> 00:04:24,701 ♫ Fully aware of the world's misery and cold ♫ 81 00:04:24,701 --> 00:04:28,329 ♫ Only wish to grant you peace ♫ 82 00:04:28,329 --> 00:04:30,126 Danger. 83 00:04:32,705 --> 00:04:35,185 What are you doing? Can you row? 84 00:04:35,185 --> 00:04:40,597 ♫ I dedicate my life to you ♫ 85 00:04:40,597 --> 00:04:42,525 Hurry up. 86 00:04:48,945 --> 00:04:51,566 No, don't move. Wait for me. 87 00:04:53,346 --> 00:04:55,686 Listen, stop the ship and wait for me for a quarter of an hour. 88 00:04:55,686 --> 00:04:57,373 Yes. 89 00:04:59,346 --> 00:05:02,706 - Make way. - Mr. Xu. 90 00:05:08,245 --> 00:05:11,145 Mr. Xu. 91 00:05:19,924 --> 00:05:22,924 ♫ Fortunately, you came like the wind ♫ 92 00:05:22,924 --> 00:05:25,204 ♫ Stopping me from frowning ♫ 93 00:05:25,204 --> 00:05:28,344 ♫ With you, what's there to fear ♫ 94 00:05:28,344 --> 00:05:31,553 ♫ Fully aware of the world's misery and cold ♫ 95 00:05:31,553 --> 00:05:33,697 ♫ Only wish to grant you peace ♫ 96 00:05:33,697 --> 00:05:37,857 ♫ Joy and sorrow never intertwine ♫ 97 00:05:37,857 --> 00:05:41,953 ♫ Flowers fall from above ♫ 98 00:05:41,953 --> 00:05:48,353 ♫ I dedicate my life to you ♫ 99 00:05:49,373 --> 00:05:53,849 ♫ To bloom forth ♫ 100 00:06:08,706 --> 00:06:10,586 You're so silly. 101 00:06:11,525 --> 00:06:13,665 What do you want to say? Go ahead. 102 00:06:14,706 --> 00:06:17,125 Don't you have something to say to me? 103 00:06:17,865 --> 00:06:21,173 You just waved at me on the boat and asked me to come over. 104 00:06:21,173 --> 00:06:23,445 I thought you wanted to say something to me. 105 00:06:23,445 --> 00:06:25,505 You asked me to come over. 106 00:06:25,505 --> 00:06:26,826 Shouldn't you have something to say? 107 00:06:26,826 --> 00:06:29,466 If you have nothing to say, why did you row the boat? 108 00:06:29,466 --> 00:06:33,266 If you have nothing to say, why did you swim toward me? 109 00:06:37,326 --> 00:06:40,990 You really have nothing to say? 110 00:06:41,746 --> 00:06:43,089 I overthought it. 111 00:06:43,089 --> 00:06:46,506 I was presumptuous. 112 00:06:47,305 --> 00:06:49,386 I'll go back to the shore. 113 00:06:50,826 --> 00:06:52,126 I will go back. 114 00:06:52,126 --> 00:06:54,477 Have a smooth journey. 115 00:06:54,477 --> 00:06:57,105 Thank you. 116 00:07:03,826 --> 00:07:05,026 The chief officer left an order. 117 00:07:05,026 --> 00:07:06,905 Stay put and cease sailing for a quarter of an hour. 118 00:07:06,905 --> 00:07:09,386 - Yes. - Drop anchor. 119 00:07:25,945 --> 00:07:29,065 Your Highness, just now, 120 00:07:29,065 --> 00:07:34,546 I issued the first order as the chief officer. 121 00:07:34,546 --> 00:07:38,345 So you can stay a bit longer. 122 00:07:38,345 --> 00:07:41,257 - Okay. - Come on. 123 00:07:48,885 --> 00:07:50,649 Wait. 124 00:07:53,185 --> 00:07:55,305 Wipe yourself. 125 00:07:55,305 --> 00:07:56,917 Thank you. 126 00:08:06,246 --> 00:08:11,926 Your Highness, have you lost weight? 127 00:08:13,466 --> 00:08:15,366 You don't need to fill the silence. 128 00:08:18,505 --> 00:08:21,026 You surprised me. 129 00:08:21,026 --> 00:08:24,385 You haven't seen me these days. Yet you look better. 130 00:08:24,385 --> 00:08:27,745 How could that be? I've been anxious because I can't see you. 131 00:08:33,866 --> 00:08:35,941 My Mother… 132 00:08:36,746 --> 00:08:39,106 My Mother put you in a difficult position? 133 00:08:39,106 --> 00:08:42,825 How could that be? After all, I am a chief officer. 134 00:08:42,825 --> 00:08:45,605 Your mother should-- 135 00:08:48,486 --> 00:08:52,246 Are you stupid? You know I am grounded. 136 00:08:52,246 --> 00:08:53,725 Why insist on coming to see me? 137 00:08:53,725 --> 00:08:56,325 If I can't see you, what do I need the title for? 138 00:09:01,225 --> 00:09:04,345 I don't understand. What do you mean? 139 00:09:04,345 --> 00:09:08,205 Actually, there's something I want to say to you. 140 00:09:08,205 --> 00:09:09,713 Go ahead. 141 00:09:11,566 --> 00:09:14,745 I mean, 142 00:09:14,745 --> 00:09:16,626 actually… 143 00:09:16,626 --> 00:09:18,626 What? 144 00:09:23,345 --> 00:09:27,725 Do you remember that night? 145 00:09:27,725 --> 00:09:29,085 What night? 146 00:09:29,085 --> 00:09:31,325 The night in Lakeside Pavilion. 147 00:09:31,325 --> 00:09:33,546 Lakeside Pavilion? 148 00:09:34,646 --> 00:09:36,946 Just say it. 149 00:09:38,425 --> 00:09:40,686 If you don't mind, 150 00:09:41,486 --> 00:09:45,845 I can be your friend from now on. 151 00:09:53,365 --> 00:09:55,886 I don't want to be your friend. 152 00:10:02,768 --> 00:10:05,520 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 153 00:10:05,520 --> 00:10:08,148 ♫ For you, I am possessed by the spirit of a poetic immortal ♫ 154 00:10:08,148 --> 00:10:11,092 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 155 00:10:11,092 --> 00:10:13,424 ♫ Even half a verse conveys my thoughts ♫ 156 00:10:13,424 --> 00:10:16,464 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 157 00:10:16,464 --> 00:10:19,096 ♫ I can recite my longing for you ♫ 158 00:10:19,096 --> 00:10:21,488 ♫ Only because of the good times in this world ♫ 159 00:10:21,488 --> 00:10:24,029 ♫ All because of you ♫ 160 00:10:24,029 --> 00:10:26,781 ♫ By day, I watch the clouds, by evening, I watch the stars ♫ 161 00:10:26,781 --> 00:10:29,353 ♫ Walking in leisure, listening to the wind ♫ 162 00:10:29,353 --> 00:10:33,589 ♫ Affection for you and me ♫ 163 00:10:33,589 --> 00:10:36,385 I don't want to be your friend. 164 00:10:36,385 --> 00:10:39,726 Your Highness, I don't want to either. 165 00:10:39,726 --> 00:10:41,505 I don't want to be your friend. 166 00:10:43,080 --> 00:10:45,520 ♫ Even half a verse conveys my thoughts ♫ 167 00:10:45,520 --> 00:10:48,485 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 168 00:10:48,485 --> 00:10:51,049 ♫ I can recite my longing for you ♫ 169 00:10:51,049 --> 00:10:53,369 ♫ Only because of the good times in this world ♫ 170 00:10:53,369 --> 00:10:55,969 ♫ All because of you ♫ 171 00:10:55,969 --> 00:10:59,581 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 172 00:10:59,581 --> 00:11:01,505 Be careful. 173 00:11:01,505 --> 00:11:04,553 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 174 00:11:05,360 --> 00:11:07,065 I'll wait for you to come back. 175 00:11:07,065 --> 00:11:08,565 Okay. 176 00:11:09,710 --> 00:11:12,580 ♫ I can recite my longing for you ♫ 177 00:11:12,580 --> 00:11:14,781 ♫ Only because of the good times in this world ♫ 178 00:11:14,781 --> 00:11:18,825 ♫ All because of you ♫ 179 00:11:44,026 --> 00:11:47,565 Dear master, things have got worse. 180 00:11:47,565 --> 00:11:50,545 A few days ago, the men from Heaven Domain arrived at the Dafeng, 181 00:11:50,545 --> 00:11:52,685 intending to take Xu Qi'an away. 182 00:11:52,685 --> 00:11:55,766 Meanwhile, I've lost contact with that person. 183 00:11:55,766 --> 00:11:58,766 There was an explosion at Sangbo. Shenshu appeared. 184 00:11:58,766 --> 00:12:00,246 It was all his plan 185 00:12:00,246 --> 00:12:02,285 [Yeji, a fourth-rank fox demon from Mei Tribe] to take Xu Qi'an away 186 00:12:02,285 --> 00:12:04,945 [Yeji, a fourth-rank fox demon from Mei Tribe] to usurp the fortune of the Dafeng. 187 00:12:04,945 --> 00:12:06,646 We allied with him. 188 00:12:06,646 --> 00:12:09,445 Yet right from the start, it was a joke. 189 00:12:09,445 --> 00:12:13,006 It was even a conspiracy he had been brewing for a long time. 190 00:12:13,006 --> 00:12:16,305 Fortunately, he did not succeed. 191 00:12:16,305 --> 00:12:19,246 Jian Zheng and the men from Heaven Domain 192 00:12:19,246 --> 00:12:21,445 seem to have established a certain rapport. 193 00:12:21,445 --> 00:12:23,366 The two of them and Emperor Yuanjing 194 00:12:23,366 --> 00:12:26,266 have reached a delicate balance. 195 00:12:26,266 --> 00:12:31,365 I guess Emperor Yuanjing must be in a dilemma. 196 00:12:31,365 --> 00:12:34,525 He has noticed the fortune of the Dafeng within Xu Qi'an. 197 00:12:34,525 --> 00:12:36,386 Yet he is helpless, 198 00:12:36,386 --> 00:12:38,926 unable to blatantly eliminate Xu Qi'an 199 00:12:38,926 --> 00:12:40,925 and take out the fortune of the Dafeng. 200 00:12:40,925 --> 00:12:45,186 In this case, at least in the short term, Xu Qi'an is safe. 201 00:12:45,186 --> 00:12:47,666 Shenshu will also be safe. 202 00:12:47,666 --> 00:12:50,266 What surprised me the most was Wei Yuan. 203 00:12:50,266 --> 00:12:54,846 After the battle in Yunzhou, our three stations in Dafeng 204 00:12:54,846 --> 00:12:57,305 were rooted out by the Gold Gongs. 205 00:12:57,305 --> 00:12:59,786 Four Gold Gongs were seriously injured. 206 00:12:59,786 --> 00:13:03,666 And our troops in Dafeng were wiped out. 207 00:13:03,666 --> 00:13:07,165 What does that person want to do with the fortune of the Dafeng? 208 00:13:07,165 --> 00:13:09,525 And what will he do? 209 00:13:09,525 --> 00:13:12,166 I can't figure it out. 210 00:13:12,166 --> 00:13:16,306 But so far, the only thing for sure is 211 00:13:16,306 --> 00:13:20,425 that person will not give up. 212 00:13:36,705 --> 00:13:38,945 Search thoroughly. Do not overlook any place. 213 00:13:38,945 --> 00:13:40,601 Yes. 214 00:13:45,745 --> 00:13:46,866 What are you doing? 215 00:13:46,866 --> 00:13:48,233 Search. 216 00:13:51,165 --> 00:13:54,006 How dare you! This is the meeting room of the three ministries. 217 00:13:54,006 --> 00:13:55,246 What are you doing here? 218 00:13:55,246 --> 00:13:56,866 Mr. Xu doesn't allow us to speak. 219 00:13:56,866 --> 00:14:00,386 Does Xu Qi'an know what place this is? 220 00:14:00,386 --> 00:14:02,746 Sir, this is the meeting room of the three ministries. 221 00:14:02,746 --> 00:14:05,266 How dare you be so presumptuous. 222 00:14:05,266 --> 00:14:08,446 Mr. Xu ordered me to search. 223 00:14:09,146 --> 00:14:11,526 Xu Qi'an acts so arbitrarily. 224 00:14:11,526 --> 00:14:14,686 Isn't he afraid that we'll impeach him upon our return? 225 00:14:14,686 --> 00:14:17,026 Mr. Xu said he was afraid. 226 00:14:17,026 --> 00:14:19,766 So, get out of here! 227 00:14:19,766 --> 00:14:22,705 Mr. Xu is afraid, but he does not care. 228 00:14:22,705 --> 00:14:24,177 What? 229 00:14:29,106 --> 00:14:32,206 Sir, please lift your foot. 230 00:14:32,206 --> 00:14:33,813 Please. 231 00:14:41,705 --> 00:14:43,566 Sorry to have disturbed you. 232 00:14:43,566 --> 00:14:45,065 You two stay here and guard the place. 233 00:14:45,065 --> 00:14:46,645 Yes. 234 00:14:50,686 --> 00:14:52,205 Outrageous. 235 00:14:52,205 --> 00:14:56,005 What on earth is Xu Qi'an up to? 236 00:14:56,005 --> 00:14:58,345 Sir, the search inside and outside the cabin has been completed. 237 00:14:58,345 --> 00:15:00,057 No one is hidden. 238 00:15:00,705 --> 00:15:03,906 What? Search again carefully. 239 00:15:03,906 --> 00:15:06,266 Search each official's room. 240 00:15:06,266 --> 00:15:07,593 Yes. 241 00:15:10,165 --> 00:15:12,145 It's weird. 242 00:15:13,146 --> 00:15:15,365 Xu Qi'an, don't go too far. 243 00:15:15,365 --> 00:15:17,246 I have already told you. 244 00:15:17,246 --> 00:15:21,266 I'm the only Gold Gong who comes to Chuzhou with you. 245 00:15:21,266 --> 00:15:22,746 Absolutely impossible. 246 00:15:22,746 --> 00:15:26,225 Mr. Wei told me that 12 Gold Gongs would escort me. 247 00:15:26,225 --> 00:15:29,006 How come he sent you? 248 00:15:31,486 --> 00:15:33,486 So that's how it is. 249 00:15:33,486 --> 00:15:37,006 No wonder Mr. Wei ordered me to escort you. 250 00:15:43,892 --> 00:15:45,601 [Nangong Twelve] 251 00:15:45,601 --> 00:15:46,726 Nangong-- 252 00:15:46,726 --> 00:15:48,277 Twelve. 253 00:15:49,626 --> 00:15:50,966 Twelve? 254 00:15:50,966 --> 00:15:54,286 Ranked by seniority, I am the newest Guardian. 255 00:15:54,286 --> 00:15:57,006 So I'm number twelve. 256 00:16:00,825 --> 00:16:02,565 Sir, we've searched each room. 257 00:16:02,565 --> 00:16:04,217 No one is hidden. 258 00:16:16,225 --> 00:16:20,325 I'll rely on Ms. Nangong for this trip to Chuzhou. 259 00:16:29,776 --> 00:16:32,400 [Map of Chuzhou's Waters] 260 00:16:34,866 --> 00:16:36,266 Give out my order. 261 00:16:36,266 --> 00:16:40,005 Tell our men to take shifts day and night and proceed at full speed. 262 00:16:40,005 --> 00:16:42,786 I must enter Chuzhou within five days. 263 00:16:42,786 --> 00:16:44,169 Yes. 264 00:16:52,206 --> 00:16:54,166 Mr. Chu orders to proceed at full speed. 265 00:16:54,166 --> 00:16:55,405 Yes. 266 00:16:55,405 --> 00:16:57,553 Vice Commander Xie. 267 00:16:57,553 --> 00:16:59,026 Why the rush? 268 00:16:59,026 --> 00:17:01,626 The situation in the north is critical. There is no time to lose. 269 00:17:04,705 --> 00:17:07,505 It's been happening for a while. 270 00:17:07,505 --> 00:17:09,986 It doesn't make any difference. 271 00:17:09,986 --> 00:17:11,546 I dropped it up there. 272 00:17:11,546 --> 00:17:13,945 Look for it carefully. 273 00:17:24,106 --> 00:17:25,653 Oh, no. 274 00:17:34,206 --> 00:17:38,025 You thief, how come you're here? 275 00:17:38,025 --> 00:17:39,885 How come you are here? 276 00:17:39,885 --> 00:17:41,925 Give it back to me. 277 00:17:41,925 --> 00:17:43,641 I found it. 278 00:17:46,145 --> 00:17:48,766 You're despicable. 279 00:17:48,766 --> 00:17:51,385 Unexpectedly, you're a Guardian. 280 00:17:51,385 --> 00:17:54,186 Unexpectedly, you're so unreasonable. 281 00:17:54,186 --> 00:17:56,845 You actually work for Prince Huai. 282 00:17:56,845 --> 00:17:59,966 - How did you know that? - I knew it. 283 00:17:59,966 --> 00:18:01,125 You tricked me? 284 00:18:01,125 --> 00:18:02,825 Is that necessary? 285 00:18:02,825 --> 00:18:04,866 You didn't come with the Guardians. 286 00:18:04,866 --> 00:18:08,466 The three ministries don't dare to bring women here. 287 00:18:08,466 --> 00:18:10,785 The only possibility is that Chu Xianglong brought you here. 288 00:18:10,785 --> 00:18:13,906 He could take a woman to Chuzhou. 289 00:18:13,906 --> 00:18:16,086 It means you work for Prince Huai. 290 00:18:18,745 --> 00:18:22,806 That being said, your master is the Princess Consort of King of the North. 291 00:18:22,806 --> 00:18:25,185 I've long heard that the Princess Consort is very beautiful. 292 00:18:25,185 --> 00:18:27,265 She's the number one beauty in the Capital City. 293 00:18:27,265 --> 00:18:29,449 Is she on the boat? 294 00:18:29,449 --> 00:18:30,925 Please introduce me to her. 295 00:18:30,925 --> 00:18:34,706 Do you think you can see her as a Silver Gong? 296 00:18:34,706 --> 00:18:36,306 You're so rude. 297 00:18:36,306 --> 00:18:40,146 Watch your manner, or I'll report you to your chief officer. 298 00:18:40,146 --> 00:18:41,885 Coincidentally, 299 00:18:44,045 --> 00:18:48,305 I am Xu Qi'an, the chief officer. 300 00:18:48,305 --> 00:18:49,785 You are the chief officer? 301 00:18:49,785 --> 00:18:53,165 You need to show some respect. 302 00:18:59,425 --> 00:19:01,349 That's infuriating. 303 00:19:03,985 --> 00:19:07,465 A Guardian has angered me. 304 00:19:07,465 --> 00:19:09,153 Who? 305 00:19:09,153 --> 00:19:11,365 It's the guy I encountered before. 306 00:19:11,365 --> 00:19:13,726 He turns out to be the chief officer. 307 00:19:13,726 --> 00:19:16,166 - Xu Qi'an? - Do you know him? 308 00:19:16,166 --> 00:19:19,085 He has not only solved the tax silver case and Sangbo case 309 00:19:19,085 --> 00:19:21,066 but also repelled the Heaven Domain Avatar. 310 00:19:21,066 --> 00:19:23,230 He was granted a Viscount by His Majesty. 311 00:19:23,230 --> 00:19:26,680 Hence, he became the chief officer. 312 00:19:26,680 --> 00:19:28,705 What did he do to you? 313 00:19:28,705 --> 00:19:31,225 He offended me. 314 00:19:33,170 --> 00:19:37,680 He made me say something 100 times on the deck. 315 00:19:37,680 --> 00:19:40,866 Sir, I made a mistake. 316 00:19:40,866 --> 00:19:43,446 Come on. Stop laughing. 317 00:19:43,446 --> 00:19:48,105 Once I get to Chuzhou, I will teach him a lesson. 318 00:19:48,105 --> 00:19:49,853 It infuriates me. 319 00:19:53,609 --> 00:19:55,346 - Who is it? - It's me. 320 00:19:55,346 --> 00:19:58,406 - I need to talk to you. You aren't asleep, are you? - I've fallen asleep. 321 00:19:59,146 --> 00:20:00,925 Good, you aren't asleep. 322 00:20:03,745 --> 00:20:05,685 What's up? 323 00:20:08,046 --> 00:20:11,485 The Princess Consort of the King of the North is on the ship. 324 00:20:11,485 --> 00:20:13,785 Chu Xianglong is escorting her to Chuzhou 325 00:20:13,785 --> 00:20:16,305 to avoid attention and infiltrate the delegation. 326 00:20:16,305 --> 00:20:17,925 I'm the chief officer. 327 00:20:17,925 --> 00:20:19,386 Why haven't I received any news about this? 328 00:20:19,386 --> 00:20:21,826 His Majesty told Mr. Wei about this. 329 00:20:21,826 --> 00:20:23,705 It was just a verbal message. 330 00:20:23,705 --> 00:20:26,626 I thought it was a small matter, so I didn't mention it to you. 331 00:20:27,985 --> 00:20:31,065 The Princess Consort hasn't left the capital for 20 years. 332 00:20:31,065 --> 00:20:33,945 She suddenly appeared in our team. It's a small matter? 333 00:20:33,945 --> 00:20:35,626 The Princess Consort has a noble status. 334 00:20:35,626 --> 00:20:38,246 It is naturally better to travel north discreetly. 335 00:20:38,246 --> 00:20:40,386 What's so strange about that? 336 00:20:40,386 --> 00:20:42,066 In that case, 337 00:20:42,066 --> 00:20:44,365 why not send the imperial guard to escort her? 338 00:20:44,365 --> 00:20:47,645 Even though she needs to travel with us as a ruse, 339 00:20:47,645 --> 00:20:49,106 the official ship has all sorts of people. 340 00:20:49,106 --> 00:20:51,325 Why not prepare a separate ship for her? 341 00:20:51,325 --> 00:20:53,286 Instead, she's staying at the bottom of the ship? 342 00:20:53,286 --> 00:20:54,325 You mean-- 343 00:20:54,325 --> 00:20:57,465 Strangely, Chu Xianglong just ordered to speed up. 344 00:20:57,465 --> 00:20:59,306 If it's not because of urgent military affairs, 345 00:20:59,306 --> 00:21:00,605 then it's because they are pressed for time, 346 00:21:00,605 --> 00:21:02,745 racing against time to escort the Princess Consort. 347 00:21:02,745 --> 00:21:03,906 What do you mean? 348 00:21:03,906 --> 00:21:07,465 There's something off about the Princess Consort. 349 00:21:07,465 --> 00:21:09,586 The envoy will encounter danger. 350 00:21:09,586 --> 00:21:13,006 Like an ambush targeting the Princess Consort. 351 00:21:30,045 --> 00:21:32,905 There's an ambush. It's the Kui tribe. 352 00:21:32,905 --> 00:21:34,025 Protect his lord. 353 00:21:34,025 --> 00:21:36,966 Dock immediately. Dock! 354 00:21:42,789 --> 00:21:44,025 [By the docks of Huangyou County] Okay. 355 00:21:44,025 --> 00:21:45,989 Do your things. 356 00:21:45,989 --> 00:21:48,106 Be careful. 357 00:21:50,828 --> 00:21:52,848 [Back injury, Thigh injury] 358 00:22:00,906 --> 00:22:05,326 Thanks to the Guardians' protection, we survived. 359 00:22:05,326 --> 00:22:09,125 But our people have sustained serious injuries. 360 00:22:09,125 --> 00:22:12,325 I'm afraid we can't move ahead. 361 00:22:12,325 --> 00:22:15,185 Change our route and go by land. 362 00:22:15,185 --> 00:22:16,945 Find the nearest post station nearby. 363 00:22:16,945 --> 00:22:20,365 Get the injured soldiers settled first. 364 00:22:21,325 --> 00:22:23,306 Xu Qi'an warned us before 365 00:22:23,306 --> 00:22:25,586 that the Princess Consort was traveling with us. 366 00:22:25,586 --> 00:22:27,025 She concealed her tracks. 367 00:22:27,025 --> 00:22:28,705 There must be something fishy going on. 368 00:22:28,705 --> 00:22:31,306 Xu Qi'an warned us to prepare in advance. 369 00:22:31,306 --> 00:22:33,586 Unexpectedly, we were still caught off guard. 370 00:22:33,586 --> 00:22:38,085 Enough, I know you're blaming me. 371 00:22:38,085 --> 00:22:41,365 I rejected his suggestion to change the route. 372 00:22:41,365 --> 00:22:43,525 Otherwise, things wouldn't get this worse. 373 00:22:43,525 --> 00:22:45,866 It's too late to regret it. 374 00:22:45,866 --> 00:22:48,825 During the battle, Chu Xianglong disregarded the delegation 375 00:22:48,825 --> 00:22:52,006 and took the Princess Consort to avoid the Kui tribe's pursuit. 376 00:22:52,006 --> 00:22:54,646 Xu Qi'an went alone to provide support. 377 00:22:54,646 --> 00:22:57,225 He has not returned yet. 378 00:22:57,225 --> 00:22:59,426 It's our fault. 379 00:22:59,426 --> 00:23:01,106 The Kui tribe came aggressively. 380 00:23:01,106 --> 00:23:05,186 It's uncertain if Silver Gong Xu can successfully rescue the Princess Consort. 381 00:23:05,186 --> 00:23:06,985 Run separately. 382 00:23:19,256 --> 00:23:22,713 [Tianlang, Qingyan Clan of Mei Tribe] 383 00:23:22,713 --> 00:23:26,725 - Tianlang. - General Chu. 384 00:23:26,725 --> 00:23:29,566 It's been a while. 385 00:24:12,246 --> 00:24:17,225 General Chu, tell me who the Princess Consort is, and I'll give you a quick death. 386 00:24:17,225 --> 00:24:21,405 Who told you she was here? 387 00:24:21,405 --> 00:24:24,325 You've been tricked. 388 00:24:31,006 --> 00:24:33,826 If I accidentally kill the Princess Consort 389 00:24:33,826 --> 00:24:36,926 and the King of the North finds out, 390 00:24:36,926 --> 00:24:39,705 I'll say that you stood by and did nothing. 391 00:24:39,705 --> 00:24:44,906 A few maids can die for the Princess Consort. 392 00:24:44,906 --> 00:24:48,745 Their sacrifice will not be in vain. 393 00:24:48,745 --> 00:24:52,965 Darn, he wants to use the Kui tribe to kill us. 394 00:24:52,965 --> 00:24:55,466 You don't need to live. 395 00:25:03,586 --> 00:25:07,925 The Princess Consort is stunningly beautiful and noble. 396 00:25:07,925 --> 00:25:11,066 Since she's mixed into the maids, 397 00:25:11,066 --> 00:25:17,206 she must be using a magic tool that alters her appearance. 398 00:25:17,206 --> 00:25:18,905 Good. 399 00:25:20,386 --> 00:25:22,925 Strip them naked. 400 00:25:51,225 --> 00:25:53,125 Thankfully, I came in time. 401 00:25:58,065 --> 00:25:59,986 Yet I'm still a bit late. 402 00:26:03,525 --> 00:26:06,205 Are you using magic? 403 00:26:06,205 --> 00:26:10,125 Too bad you can't hurt me. 404 00:26:10,125 --> 00:26:12,766 Who said it was meant to hurt you? 405 00:26:22,686 --> 00:26:27,245 Now, I'm targeting you. 406 00:26:30,325 --> 00:26:32,029 Go get him. 407 00:26:34,200 --> 00:26:38,488 ♫ Slaughter all within this dusty realm ♫ 408 00:26:38,488 --> 00:26:41,857 ♫ Holding the bright moon, illuminating the vast sky ♫ 409 00:26:41,857 --> 00:26:48,137 ♫ Throughout my life, returning the world's path to brilliance ♫ 410 00:26:48,137 --> 00:26:51,585 ♫ Demons and spirits ♫ 411 00:26:51,585 --> 00:26:53,680 ♫ ♫ 412 00:26:53,680 --> 00:26:57,185 - Who are you? - I'm Xu Qi'an, 413 00:27:01,325 --> 00:27:03,293 a Guardian. 414 00:27:37,046 --> 00:27:38,846 Xu Qi'an? 415 00:27:39,646 --> 00:27:42,125 You're awake. There's a water flask by your side. 416 00:27:42,125 --> 00:27:44,073 If you're thirsty, have some water. 417 00:27:47,626 --> 00:27:51,086 Mr. Xu, you saved me? 418 00:27:51,086 --> 00:27:53,057 Yes. 419 00:27:53,057 --> 00:27:55,705 Impossible. Xu Qi'an doesn't have your strength. 420 00:27:55,705 --> 00:27:57,417 Speak. Who exactly are you? 421 00:27:57,417 --> 00:27:58,586 Why are you impersonating him? 422 00:27:58,586 --> 00:28:01,246 A reasonable suspicion. You're not stupid. 423 00:28:01,246 --> 00:28:04,130 However, you're too slow. 424 00:28:04,886 --> 00:28:06,745 I have this. 425 00:28:06,745 --> 00:28:10,686 Inside there are 20 golden seeds along with the name of the Princess Consort. 426 00:28:12,565 --> 00:28:15,666 When I was in the Capital City, I often picked up purses. 427 00:28:15,666 --> 00:28:19,725 Up to now, I've got 36 purses. 428 00:28:19,725 --> 00:28:24,386 Can you believe me now, Your Grace? 429 00:28:28,945 --> 00:28:33,106 What are you talking about? I'm not the Princess Consort. 430 00:28:33,866 --> 00:28:35,705 It has been almost ten days since you left the capital. 431 00:28:35,705 --> 00:28:38,386 It must be hard to disguise yourself as a maid. 432 00:28:38,386 --> 00:28:40,845 It was difficult for me to tolerate you. 433 00:28:40,845 --> 00:28:43,345 Your beads are quite interesting. 434 00:28:43,345 --> 00:28:45,886 They can shield your smell and change your appearance. 435 00:28:45,886 --> 00:28:49,785 But don't forget who helped you get this stuff. 436 00:28:50,608 --> 00:28:51,586 [Pitch-Pot] 437 00:28:51,586 --> 00:28:53,305 600 taels. 438 00:28:54,546 --> 00:28:56,517 Thank you. 439 00:29:00,465 --> 00:29:04,066 You are the pitcher? 440 00:29:04,066 --> 00:29:07,805 Back when I was in the Capital City, I already saw your Bodhi beads. 441 00:29:07,805 --> 00:29:11,766 If it happens again, I won't spare you. 442 00:29:13,346 --> 00:29:18,045 I thought you were just a high official's concubine. 443 00:29:18,045 --> 00:29:21,706 But I figured it out when you appeared on the boat as the Princess Consort's maid. 444 00:29:21,706 --> 00:29:25,086 The Princess Consort is wealthy and doesn't care about 600 taels. 445 00:29:25,086 --> 00:29:28,126 If you're a maid, what do you want the Bodhi Beads for? 446 00:29:28,126 --> 00:29:30,386 To change your smell and appearance? 447 00:29:30,386 --> 00:29:32,286 This doesn't make any sense. 448 00:29:32,286 --> 00:29:35,786 The only possibility is that you are the Princess Consort of King of the North. 449 00:29:35,786 --> 00:29:39,846 And you used another woman to pretend to be you. 450 00:29:41,966 --> 00:29:43,665 I am not. 451 00:29:45,425 --> 00:29:49,985 I'm telling you all this because I need you 452 00:29:49,985 --> 00:29:52,705 to know we have a long journey ahead of us. 453 00:29:52,705 --> 00:29:55,286 I hope you will cooperate with me. 454 00:30:13,346 --> 00:30:15,050 Xu Qi'an rescued the Princess Consort? 455 00:30:15,050 --> 00:30:17,760 Why not hurry to meet up with the delegation? 456 00:30:17,766 --> 00:30:19,666 He's full of tricks. 457 00:30:19,666 --> 00:30:24,706 I guess he plans to secretly take the Princess Consort to Chuzhou to investigate the case. 458 00:30:24,706 --> 00:30:28,466 The delegation acts openly, while he acts secretly. 459 00:30:28,466 --> 00:30:31,750 So if anyone asks about his whereabouts, 460 00:30:31,750 --> 00:30:34,440 please the three ministries keep it a secret. 461 00:30:52,045 --> 00:30:53,325 Xu Qi'an? 462 00:30:53,325 --> 00:30:55,341 You're awake. 463 00:30:55,341 --> 00:30:58,845 The water flask is right beside you. Drink some water if you're thirsty. 464 00:31:00,866 --> 00:31:06,546 Right, to prevent your rash actions, I tied you up last night. 465 00:31:07,766 --> 00:31:10,465 So, are you still planning to run? 466 00:31:10,465 --> 00:31:12,253 Scram. 467 00:31:23,546 --> 00:31:25,277 Have some food? 468 00:32:09,325 --> 00:32:10,929 You… 469 00:32:13,646 --> 00:32:16,769 What are you doing? 470 00:32:16,769 --> 00:32:19,425 I'm washing my face. 471 00:32:19,425 --> 00:32:21,800 I'm watching you. I'm afraid you'll run away. 472 00:32:21,800 --> 00:32:26,390 I'm done. Go pack up. 473 00:32:27,206 --> 00:32:29,406 It's done. 474 00:32:29,406 --> 00:32:31,561 Where's your stuff? 475 00:32:33,666 --> 00:32:35,321 Here. 476 00:32:35,945 --> 00:32:38,785 It's a long road ahead. 477 00:32:38,785 --> 00:32:43,086 And you're so uncooperative. No offense, but I have to do this. 478 00:32:43,086 --> 00:32:44,693 Come in. 479 00:32:48,265 --> 00:32:51,766 Come in. 480 00:32:53,969 --> 00:32:56,026 - Forget it. - Are you out of your mind? 481 00:32:56,026 --> 00:32:58,125 It doesn't work. 482 00:33:06,285 --> 00:33:08,325 It still works. 483 00:33:24,966 --> 00:33:27,705 Xu Qi'an, have you arrived in Chuzhou? 484 00:33:27,705 --> 00:33:30,525 Not yet, I encountered some issues on the road. 485 00:33:30,525 --> 00:33:33,166 I'll arrive in Chuzhou later. How's everything going? 486 00:33:33,166 --> 00:33:36,626 I've been searching the borders of Chuzhou for three days and nights. 487 00:33:36,626 --> 00:33:39,685 But I haven't found the location of the bloodbath. 488 00:33:39,685 --> 00:33:42,425 However, one thing is quite peculiar. 489 00:33:42,425 --> 00:33:45,866 I encountered a group of Kui tribe's cavalry on the border. 490 00:33:45,866 --> 00:33:48,246 Through the Empathy Technique, I've discovered 491 00:33:48,246 --> 00:33:50,705 that they seem to be unaware of the whole bloodbath thing. 492 00:33:50,705 --> 00:33:54,066 I know this case isn't simple. 493 00:33:54,066 --> 00:33:56,233 How do you know? 494 00:33:56,233 --> 00:33:59,505 I interrogated a leader of the Kui tribe. 495 00:34:00,446 --> 00:34:03,806 A gentleman should be honest, as should the common man. 496 00:34:05,765 --> 00:34:08,326 Tell me. What's the secret about the Princess Consort? 497 00:34:08,326 --> 00:34:10,146 Why does the Kui tribe capture her? 498 00:34:10,146 --> 00:34:12,085 I don't know. 499 00:34:13,006 --> 00:34:14,905 My master commanded me to do it. 500 00:34:14,905 --> 00:34:15,985 Who is your master? 501 00:34:15,985 --> 00:34:20,105 The strongest man of the Qingyan Clan, Kui tribe. 502 00:34:20,105 --> 00:34:21,705 He's the backbone. 503 00:34:21,705 --> 00:34:26,805 One last question, Did the Kui tribe cause a bloodbath 1,500 kilometers around? 504 00:34:26,805 --> 00:34:31,425 It has nothing to do with the Kui tribe. 505 00:34:31,425 --> 00:34:34,466 The bloodbath case is unrelated to the Kui tribe. 506 00:34:34,466 --> 00:34:35,886 What? 507 00:34:35,886 --> 00:34:41,040 If it's not related to the Kui tribe, who else can commit such atrocities? 508 00:34:41,666 --> 00:34:44,106 Have you made any other discoveries? 509 00:34:44,106 --> 00:34:46,366 There's one more thing. 510 00:34:46,366 --> 00:34:50,546 Logically speaking, if there's war in a place, 511 00:34:50,546 --> 00:34:53,905 the prices of food and such will skyrocket, right? 512 00:34:53,905 --> 00:34:58,865 I've investigated the food prices in Chuzhou and the surrounding counties. 513 00:34:58,865 --> 00:35:03,865 Although there have been changes, the fluctuations aren't significant. 514 00:35:03,865 --> 00:35:05,605 I'm aware of this as well. 515 00:35:05,605 --> 00:35:10,040 Then, I don't have any other findings for now. 516 00:35:10,606 --> 00:35:12,766 Xu Qi'an, I… 517 00:35:13,586 --> 00:35:19,046 Right now, I start to doubt if the bloodbath case really happened. 518 00:35:19,046 --> 00:35:21,965 I don't know how to continue the investigation. 519 00:35:23,586 --> 00:35:27,586 By the way, have you finished the job I gave you? 520 00:35:27,586 --> 00:35:31,406 You asked me to help the weak and recruit righteous men. 521 00:35:31,406 --> 00:35:33,605 Now... 522 00:35:37,345 --> 00:35:40,246 I've recruited nearly 100 people. 523 00:35:40,246 --> 00:35:42,160 100? 524 00:35:42,773 --> 00:35:44,726 No big deal. 525 00:35:45,285 --> 00:35:48,525 To be frank, I'll well-known. 526 00:35:48,525 --> 00:35:52,066 I kept a low profile in the Capital City. 527 00:35:52,066 --> 00:35:56,106 But in Chuzhou, my words can strike a chord. 528 00:35:56,106 --> 00:35:59,746 That's not enough. You need to step it up. 529 00:35:59,746 --> 00:36:01,385 Are you serious about your work? 530 00:36:01,385 --> 00:36:03,506 Nearly 100 men are still not enough for you. 531 00:36:03,506 --> 00:36:06,546 Xu Qi'an, what on earth are you trying to do? 532 00:36:07,125 --> 00:36:08,857 Xu Qi'an? 533 00:36:09,666 --> 00:36:11,206 Xu Qi'an? 534 00:36:11,206 --> 00:36:14,605 Master, what should we do now? 535 00:36:14,605 --> 00:36:16,605 He didn't tell me. 536 00:36:16,605 --> 00:36:18,233 Forget it. 537 00:36:18,233 --> 00:36:21,445 Continue to strengthen our influence and recruit more men. 538 00:36:26,326 --> 00:36:28,046 Heroes, 539 00:36:28,046 --> 00:36:31,406 Chuzhou is overrun with corrupt officials who bully the people. 540 00:36:31,406 --> 00:36:34,205 Please join us in our pursuit of justice 541 00:36:34,205 --> 00:36:36,486 to fight against corruption and help the people out. 542 00:36:36,486 --> 00:36:45,365 We vow to follow the Heroine Feiyan. 543 00:36:59,666 --> 00:37:02,765 I'm Li Yuanhua, a senior colonel of the Assault Battalion. 544 00:37:02,765 --> 00:37:06,225 [Li Yuanhua, a senior colonel of Assault Battalion] Prince Huai ordered me to welcome you. 545 00:37:06,225 --> 00:37:09,446 Please call out the chief officer Xu Qi'an to speak. 546 00:37:16,166 --> 00:37:19,185 The delegation was ambushed by the Kui tribe in Huangyou County. 547 00:37:19,185 --> 00:37:21,045 Mr. Xu returned to the capital due to injuries. 548 00:37:21,626 --> 00:37:22,825 Where is the Princess Consort? 549 00:37:22,825 --> 00:37:25,426 During the ambush, the Princess Consort was attacked by the Kui tribe. 550 00:37:25,426 --> 00:37:26,606 She's missing. 551 00:37:26,606 --> 00:37:28,385 Why not search for her? 552 00:37:28,385 --> 00:37:31,705 The delegation's task is to investigate the bloodbath case, 553 00:37:31,705 --> 00:37:34,346 not to protect the Princess Consort. 554 00:37:37,205 --> 00:37:38,546 What about Chu Xianglong? 555 00:37:38,546 --> 00:37:40,185 I must confirm the details with him. 556 00:37:40,185 --> 00:37:41,785 He's dead. 557 00:37:49,208 --> 00:37:51,285 [Chuzhou, Sanhuang County] 558 00:37:51,285 --> 00:37:52,385 Come and look. 559 00:37:52,385 --> 00:37:53,926 Take a look. 560 00:38:04,406 --> 00:38:06,205 Xu Qi'an. 561 00:38:09,846 --> 00:38:12,185 How dare you knock me out. 562 00:38:16,289 --> 00:38:17,485 How dare you. 563 00:38:17,485 --> 00:38:20,285 I'm going to teach you a lesson. 564 00:38:20,285 --> 00:38:21,945 Spare me, Miss! 565 00:38:21,945 --> 00:38:23,986 I'm just a physician. 566 00:38:23,986 --> 00:38:25,526 You've been unconscious for a while. 567 00:38:25,526 --> 00:38:27,686 So Mr. Xu asked me to check on you. 568 00:38:28,326 --> 00:38:30,105 I'll take my leave. 569 00:38:31,025 --> 00:38:33,021 Sir, are you alright? 570 00:38:33,021 --> 00:38:34,345 I'm really sorry. 571 00:38:34,345 --> 00:38:35,546 Sir, are you fine? 572 00:38:35,546 --> 00:38:37,805 Shall I find a physician for you? 573 00:38:37,805 --> 00:38:39,885 I am a physician. 574 00:38:41,205 --> 00:38:42,466 My apologies. 575 00:38:42,466 --> 00:38:45,805 That woman is indeed violent. My apologies. 576 00:38:52,865 --> 00:38:56,486 Xu Qi'an, where is this? 577 00:38:58,026 --> 00:39:01,746 We're in Sanhuang County, Chuzhou. 578 00:39:01,746 --> 00:39:03,905 Why did you bring me here? 579 00:39:03,905 --> 00:39:06,066 To eat something. 580 00:39:06,946 --> 00:39:08,986 Of course, it's to investigate a case. 581 00:39:08,986 --> 00:39:11,185 That's your job. 582 00:39:11,185 --> 00:39:13,146 Why did I have to be involved? 583 00:39:13,146 --> 00:39:14,805 Why should I let you go? 584 00:39:14,805 --> 00:39:17,245 What if the Kui tribe finds you? 585 00:39:17,245 --> 00:39:19,341 [Qi Observation Technique] 586 00:39:20,626 --> 00:39:23,146 - Why is the Kui tribe looking for me? - Why is the Kui tribe looking for you? 587 00:39:23,146 --> 00:39:25,226 How should I know? 588 00:39:26,745 --> 00:39:28,646 You don't know? 589 00:39:28,646 --> 00:39:32,006 Why did you hide in the delegation to secretly head to Chuzhou? 590 00:39:32,006 --> 00:39:34,245 I didn't do it secretly. 591 00:39:34,245 --> 00:39:36,205 I did it openly. 592 00:39:36,205 --> 00:39:38,846 Chu Xianglong says I'm distinguished. 593 00:39:38,846 --> 00:39:41,945 He told me to avoid too much contact with you. 594 00:39:42,446 --> 00:39:44,705 Her auro remains unchanged. 595 00:39:45,345 --> 00:39:47,125 It seems she's not lying. 596 00:39:47,125 --> 00:39:49,446 She truly has no idea. 597 00:39:51,805 --> 00:39:55,566 Xu Qi'an, what are you trying to do? 598 00:39:55,566 --> 00:39:57,745 I advise you to release me. 599 00:39:57,745 --> 00:39:59,426 Once I reach Chuzhou, 600 00:39:59,426 --> 00:40:04,765 I won't tell the King of the North about your rudeness to me. 601 00:40:04,765 --> 00:40:06,325 She's lying. 602 00:40:06,905 --> 00:40:09,965 Sorry, I can't release you right now. 603 00:40:09,965 --> 00:40:12,246 But I won't hurt you. 604 00:40:12,246 --> 00:40:14,345 You're in great danger. 605 00:40:14,345 --> 00:40:15,965 Although I still don't know why, 606 00:40:15,965 --> 00:40:19,045 the fact is the Kui tribe is searching for you everywhere. 607 00:40:19,045 --> 00:40:21,520 I have to investigate a case. I don't have time to look after you. 608 00:40:21,520 --> 00:40:23,120   609 00:40:23,825 --> 00:40:25,365 I'm giving you two options. 610 00:40:25,365 --> 00:40:27,125 First, continue to be tied up 611 00:40:27,125 --> 00:40:29,525 and wait obediently for my return. 612 00:40:29,525 --> 00:40:32,825 Second, you can have a nice meal, 613 00:40:32,825 --> 00:40:34,986 take a good bath, 614 00:40:34,986 --> 00:40:37,305 and comfortably wait for my return. 615 00:40:54,426 --> 00:40:56,605 Hello, Jinlian? 616 00:40:56,605 --> 00:40:58,405 I have something to ask you. 617 00:41:03,165 --> 00:41:05,026 That's roughly it. 618 00:41:05,026 --> 00:41:07,965 Apart from powerful magic tools, 619 00:41:07,965 --> 00:41:10,026 some people with peculiar Qi 620 00:41:10,026 --> 00:41:13,006 cannot be put into the Jade Stone Mirror. 621 00:41:14,566 --> 00:41:16,265 Alright, got it. 622 00:41:16,265 --> 00:41:18,286 Thanks, I'll treat you to tea. 623 00:41:18,286 --> 00:41:20,381 Or I'll buy you a drink. 624 00:41:23,446 --> 00:41:26,446 People with peculiar Qi? 625 00:41:32,146 --> 00:41:34,405 She stays. 626 00:41:54,666 --> 00:41:57,865 I am Xu Xinnian from Yunlu Academy. 627 00:41:57,865 --> 00:42:00,785 I admire your skills at playing the zither. 628 00:42:00,785 --> 00:42:04,745 You flatter me. Please have some tea. 629 00:42:09,165 --> 00:42:12,006 A student of the Yunlu Academy? 630 00:42:12,006 --> 00:42:14,106 Quite interesting. 631 00:42:14,106 --> 00:42:15,725 Why? 632 00:42:15,725 --> 00:42:18,285 You're knowledgeable. 633 00:42:18,285 --> 00:42:21,586 Yet you chose to pursue fun. 634 00:42:22,225 --> 00:42:24,946 I'm going to say the first line of a couplet, 635 00:42:24,946 --> 00:42:27,205 and you say the second line. 636 00:42:28,225 --> 00:42:30,366 Followers in green robes. 637 00:42:32,846 --> 00:42:34,826 At your service. 638 00:42:36,449 --> 00:42:38,337 [Xu Qi'an] 639 00:42:40,446 --> 00:42:43,006 You are Xu Qi'an, a Silver Gong? 640 00:42:43,006 --> 00:42:45,546 You know me? 641 00:42:46,125 --> 00:42:47,605 Of course. 642 00:42:47,605 --> 00:42:50,426 You are a good case-solver and a top poet in Dafeng. 643 00:42:50,426 --> 00:42:52,705 You were more impressive in Yunzhou. 644 00:42:52,705 --> 00:42:54,385 You resisted tens of thousands of rebels alone. 645 00:42:54,385 --> 00:42:56,445 Tens of thousands of rebels? 646 00:42:56,445 --> 00:42:58,726 Who is speaking so highly of me? 647 00:43:00,165 --> 00:43:01,426 Let's get down to business. 648 00:43:01,426 --> 00:43:03,193 Stand up and speak. 649 00:43:04,146 --> 00:43:06,265 What is the current situation in Chuzhou? 650 00:43:06,265 --> 00:43:08,646 Has there been any large-scale war? 651 00:43:08,646 --> 00:43:12,285 I haven't heard of that. 652 00:43:12,285 --> 00:43:15,977 However, I thought of something very strange. 653 00:43:15,977 --> 00:43:16,925 What is it? 654 00:43:16,925 --> 00:43:20,885 The other day, I hosted a merchant. 655 00:43:20,885 --> 00:43:23,345 That man once did business in Chuzhou. 656 00:43:23,345 --> 00:43:25,125 He once said after drinking 657 00:43:25,125 --> 00:43:28,305 [Xi Kou County] The official roads of the Xikou Shire 658 00:43:28,305 --> 00:43:31,466 and its three subordinate counties have been closed. 659 00:43:32,760 --> 00:43:34,973 [Xikou Shire] 660 00:43:34,973 --> 00:43:37,005 Am I already late? 661 00:43:37,986 --> 00:43:41,146 Mr. Xu, why do you keep staring outside? 662 00:43:41,146 --> 00:43:44,305 Am I not beautiful enough? 663 00:43:44,305 --> 00:43:46,266 Followers in green robes. 664 00:43:48,605 --> 00:43:50,525 At your service. 665 00:43:50,525 --> 00:43:54,325 Tell me. When did the lockdown here end? 666 00:43:54,325 --> 00:43:58,106 Sir, Xikou Shire has never been under lockdown. 667 00:43:58,106 --> 00:44:00,266 What makes you ask that? 668 00:44:04,090 --> 00:44:14,920 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 669 00:44:14,920 --> 00:44:19,120 OST credit 670 00:44:19,120 --> 00:44:22,560 ♫ I'm a mortal under the sky ♫ 671 00:44:22,560 --> 00:44:25,820 ♫ The masses speak of my arrogance ♫ 672 00:44:25,820 --> 00:44:29,280 ♫ I aspire to fly high ♫ 673 00:44:30,560 --> 00:44:32,950 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 674 00:44:32,950 --> 00:44:36,340 ♫ Not everything will pass ♫ 675 00:44:36,340 --> 00:44:39,880 ♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫ 676 00:44:39,880 --> 00:44:43,512 ♫ I'll become a thing of the past ♫ 677 00:44:44,400 --> 00:44:47,540 ♫ The dark clouds part to see the sunset ♫ 678 00:44:47,540 --> 00:44:51,060 ♫ To see the truth ♫ 679 00:44:51,060 --> 00:44:54,367 ♫ Turning back to resolve the problem ♫ 680 00:44:54,367 --> 00:44:58,892 ♫ I'm proud but I care about the masses ♫ 681 00:44:58,892 --> 00:45:00,880 ♫ Aim to break the rules before moving on ♫ 682 00:45:00,880 --> 00:45:02,632 ♫ Master the exceptional skills ♫ 683 00:45:02,632 --> 00:45:04,241 ♫ I bid farewell to those stand in my way ♫ 684 00:45:04,241 --> 00:45:05,897 ♫ Nothing can stop me ♫ 685 00:45:05,897 --> 00:45:07,585 ♫ I do whatever it takes ♫ 686 00:45:07,585 --> 00:45:09,367 ♫ With a lift of my arm, I open court in the heavens ♫ 687 00:45:09,367 --> 00:45:10,640 ♫ When I stand to write, I check attendance again ♫ 688 00:45:10,640 --> 00:45:12,624 ♫ He worships me as an immortal ♫ 689 00:45:12,624 --> 00:45:14,382 ♫ I'm curious about what you covet ♫ 690 00:45:14,382 --> 00:45:15,901 ♫ Accidentally, I found out a secret ♫ 691 00:45:15,901 --> 00:45:16,849 ♫ The politics upon my lips ♫ 692 00:45:16,849 --> 00:45:18,026 ♫ Has overthrown it all ♫ 693 00:45:18,026 --> 00:45:19,314 ♫ It's not steadfast ♫ 694 00:45:19,314 --> 00:45:20,626 ♫ Standing right here ♫ 695 00:45:20,626 --> 00:45:22,694 ♫ You follow the rules I made ♫ 696 00:45:22,694 --> 00:45:23,950 ♫ Apply skills to cure diseases ♫ 697 00:45:23,950 --> 00:45:26,124 ♫ Eradicate the maladies in this vast land ♫ 698 00:45:26,124 --> 00:45:27,278 ♫ I am but a commoner ♫ 699 00:45:27,278 --> 00:45:29,454 ♫ I intended to be steady step by step ♫ 700 00:45:29,454 --> 00:45:30,440 ♫ I am but a commoner ♫ 701 00:45:30,440 --> 00:45:32,814 ♫ I can tell what's true and what's false ♫ 702 00:45:32,814 --> 00:45:34,072 ♫ I am but a commoner ♫ 703 00:45:34,072 --> 00:45:35,526 ♫ I like music and hate intrigues ♫ 704 00:45:35,526 --> 00:45:37,204 ♫ I used to see hills full of lonely souls ♫ 705 00:45:37,204 --> 00:45:40,170 ♫ I feel regret for my recklessness ♫ 706 00:45:40,170 --> 00:45:43,525 ♫ Open my eyes to see the world and get a break ♫ 707 00:45:43,525 --> 00:45:46,854 ♫ I am a commoner and live my own life ♫ 708 00:45:46,854 --> 00:45:50,846 ♫ Leaving future generations to review my scribbles ♫ 709 00:45:50,846 --> 00:45:53,514 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 710 00:45:53,514 --> 00:45:56,904 ♫ Not everything will pass ♫ 711 00:45:56,904 --> 00:46:00,444 ♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫ 712 00:46:00,444 --> 00:46:04,442 ♫ I'll become a thing of the past ♫ 713 00:46:05,970 --> 00:46:07,852 ♫ We only have one life, and take it easy ♫ 714 00:46:07,852 --> 00:46:09,611 ♫ My chessboard involves two sides ♫ 715 00:46:09,611 --> 00:46:11,122 ♫ As I lay out my strategy, you take a hint ♫ 716 00:46:11,122 --> 00:46:12,864 ♫ When you feel regret, it's too late ♫ 717 00:46:12,864 --> 00:46:14,226 ♫ So many tricks and lies ♫ 718 00:46:14,226 --> 00:46:16,194 ♫ I witness what you've done ♫ 719 00:46:16,194 --> 00:46:17,755 ♫ May we live and die together ♫ 720 00:46:17,755 --> 00:46:19,920 ♫ A promise is worth a thousand words ♫ 721 00:46:19,920 --> 00:46:23,288 ♫ I'm a mortal under the sky ♫ 722 00:46:23,288 --> 00:46:26,648 ♫ The masses speak of my arrogance ♫ 723 00:46:26,648 --> 00:46:29,971 ♫ I left some casual writings ♫ 724 00:46:29,971 --> 00:46:33,279 ♫ No one knows who will win ♫ 725 00:46:33,279 --> 00:46:36,784 ♫ I'm a mortal under the sky ♫ 726 00:46:36,784 --> 00:46:40,094 ♫ The masses speak of my arrogance ♫ 727 00:46:40,094 --> 00:46:43,436 ♫ I left some casual writings ♫ 728 00:46:43,436 --> 00:46:46,977 ♫ No one knows who will win ♫ 729 00:46:48,156 --> 00:46:50,646 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 730 00:46:50,646 --> 00:46:54,036 ♫ Not everything will pass ♫ 731 00:46:54,036 --> 00:46:57,476 ♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫ 732 00:46:57,476 --> 00:47:01,608 ♫ I'll become a thing of the past ♫