1 00:01:36,985 --> 00:01:40,264 [Episode 8] 2 00:01:40,264 --> 00:01:43,468 So you've seen the contents of this letter. 3 00:01:43,468 --> 00:01:44,505 Yes. 4 00:01:44,505 --> 00:01:45,865 [Ferreting Out Crime] What was written in it? 5 00:01:45,865 --> 00:01:49,165 It was sent from Western Xia to the Song court. 6 00:01:49,165 --> 00:01:52,798 The writer claims to be descended from a maid of Emperor Taizu. 7 00:01:52,798 --> 00:01:54,131 It is claimed that Emperor Taizong 8 00:01:54,131 --> 00:01:56,998 did not ascend the throne 9 00:01:56,998 --> 00:01:58,431 through any secret legitimate pact 10 00:01:58,431 --> 00:01:59,731 but through usurpation, 11 00:01:59,731 --> 00:02:03,031 with solid evidence to prove it. 12 00:02:03,031 --> 00:02:05,331 After you delivered this letter to the Prince, 13 00:02:05,331 --> 00:02:07,331 you did not return to the capital immediately. 14 00:02:07,331 --> 00:02:08,631 What were you doing? 15 00:02:08,631 --> 00:02:09,965 I went to visit a friend 16 00:02:09,965 --> 00:02:11,331 and handle some personal matters. 17 00:02:11,331 --> 00:02:14,265 Your visits to your friends began 18 00:02:14,265 --> 00:02:18,265 at the very same time those whispers appeared. 19 00:02:18,265 --> 00:02:19,965 - That was... - Chief Justice Cheng, 20 00:02:19,965 --> 00:02:21,664 because I've read the letter 21 00:02:21,664 --> 00:02:23,265 and because I was off duty for a few days, 22 00:02:23,265 --> 00:02:25,865 you see me as the culprit? 23 00:02:25,865 --> 00:02:29,131 Are you being too hasty? 24 00:02:30,131 --> 00:02:32,765 Guard Zhan, you may not know. 25 00:02:32,765 --> 00:02:35,064 Since I took over this case, 26 00:02:35,064 --> 00:02:38,831 I have tried to trace the source among those spreading the rumors. 27 00:02:38,831 --> 00:02:40,564 But I found nothing. 28 00:02:40,564 --> 00:02:42,398 I can only shift my perspective 29 00:02:42,398 --> 00:02:44,631 by investigating those who handled the letter. 30 00:02:44,631 --> 00:02:47,231 Prince Hui and His Majesty are related. 31 00:02:47,231 --> 00:02:49,765 He will never spread such rumors. 32 00:02:49,765 --> 00:02:51,385 But as for you, Guard Zhan... 33 00:02:51,385 --> 00:02:52,531 Rather than me, 34 00:02:52,531 --> 00:02:54,231 the one who received this letter 35 00:02:54,231 --> 00:02:56,731 has far more reason to spread the rumors. 36 00:02:56,731 --> 00:02:58,531 You has a point. 37 00:02:58,531 --> 00:03:02,265 However, the recipient's name is not mentioned anywhere in the letter. 38 00:03:02,265 --> 00:03:03,865 After days of hard work, 39 00:03:03,865 --> 00:03:06,276 the Dali Court only found the middleman 40 00:03:06,276 --> 00:03:07,642 who facilitated contact between 41 00:03:07,642 --> 00:03:09,631 Western Xia and the recipient. 42 00:03:09,631 --> 00:03:12,225 Then if you interrogate the middleman, 43 00:03:12,225 --> 00:03:16,141 you might find clues about the recipient. 44 00:03:19,164 --> 00:03:20,564 Can't do that. 45 00:03:20,564 --> 00:03:22,636 Why? 46 00:03:37,064 --> 00:03:40,765 Don't worry. 47 00:03:40,765 --> 00:03:43,331 His Lordship's subordinate, He Bo, 48 00:03:43,331 --> 00:03:45,888 has already made his move. 49 00:03:46,531 --> 00:03:48,665 In Xiangzhou, 50 00:03:48,665 --> 00:03:50,905 is there anything he can't do? 51 00:03:53,031 --> 00:03:54,531 Guard Zhan, 52 00:03:54,531 --> 00:03:56,231 have you ever seen this man? 53 00:03:56,231 --> 00:03:58,564 I saw him once at Yicheng court. 54 00:03:58,564 --> 00:04:00,331 Just once? 55 00:04:00,331 --> 00:04:04,422 The whole of Yicheng court points 56 00:04:04,422 --> 00:04:07,055 to you. 57 00:04:08,365 --> 00:04:14,064 This man can unlocks the whole case. 58 00:04:14,064 --> 00:04:15,998 They murdered him 59 00:04:15,998 --> 00:04:18,364 to shut his mouth. 60 00:04:18,364 --> 00:04:21,364 And to give themselves a reason 61 00:04:21,364 --> 00:04:23,631 to come after me openly. 62 00:04:23,631 --> 00:04:24,631 Zhan Zhao. 63 00:04:24,631 --> 00:04:27,065 How long will you feign ignorance? 64 00:04:27,065 --> 00:04:28,065 Two days ago, 65 00:04:28,065 --> 00:04:29,965 the Yicheng magistrate reported this evidence 66 00:04:29,965 --> 00:04:31,565 and the details of the case. 67 00:04:31,565 --> 00:04:33,998 He said that not long ago, he discovered 68 00:04:33,998 --> 00:04:35,631 a border market official who, 69 00:04:35,631 --> 00:04:37,965 while the Song was trading with Western Xia, 70 00:04:37,965 --> 00:04:40,364 exchanged intelligence with Western Xia. 71 00:04:40,364 --> 00:04:41,931 Upon closer investigation, 72 00:04:41,931 --> 00:04:42,965 he discovered that 73 00:04:42,965 --> 00:04:45,364 his own constable, Liu Hong Yi, was also involved. 74 00:04:45,364 --> 00:04:46,731 He detained them both immediately. 75 00:04:46,731 --> 00:04:48,398 Just as he was about to interrogate them, 76 00:04:48,398 --> 00:04:49,931 a man in white suddenly appeared. 77 00:04:49,931 --> 00:04:51,765 He killed them both and took away 78 00:04:51,765 --> 00:04:53,998 the evidence of treason and collusion. 79 00:04:53,998 --> 00:04:56,265 Justice has a long arm. 80 00:04:56,265 --> 00:04:58,164 When the man in white escaped, 81 00:04:58,164 --> 00:05:01,331 the guards saw his face clearly. 82 00:05:01,331 --> 00:05:03,965 This culprit is none other than 83 00:05:03,965 --> 00:05:05,565 you. 84 00:05:05,565 --> 00:05:07,931 I was indeed there that day. 85 00:05:07,931 --> 00:05:10,331 But I did not kill anyone. 86 00:05:10,331 --> 00:05:12,864 Liu Hong Yi was not an accomplice of that border market official. 87 00:05:12,864 --> 00:05:14,685 On the contrary, it was he who discovered 88 00:05:14,685 --> 00:05:16,965 that the border market official was a traitor. 89 00:05:16,965 --> 00:05:21,169 Then do you have a witness? 90 00:05:23,331 --> 00:05:24,765 The only witness is 91 00:05:24,765 --> 00:05:27,364 Liu Hong Yi. 92 00:05:27,364 --> 00:05:30,144 He has already been killed. 93 00:05:31,164 --> 00:05:35,065 No one can testify for you. 94 00:05:35,065 --> 00:05:37,425 [Ferreting Out Crime] But your intrusion into Yicheng court 95 00:05:37,425 --> 00:05:40,631 was witnessed by everyone there. 96 00:05:40,631 --> 00:05:41,765 According to them, 97 00:05:41,765 --> 00:05:44,465 you, Liu Hong Yi and the border market official were all in cahoots. 98 00:05:44,465 --> 00:05:47,065 When you saw that they were detained, 99 00:05:47,065 --> 00:05:48,565 you feared they would expose you, 100 00:05:48,565 --> 00:05:50,031 so you killed them. 101 00:05:50,031 --> 00:05:51,998 That's utter nonsense. 102 00:05:51,998 --> 00:05:53,198 What proof do you have? 103 00:05:53,198 --> 00:05:55,598 You once went to Liu Hong Yi's house. 104 00:05:55,598 --> 00:05:57,998 You must have burned every trace 105 00:05:57,998 --> 00:06:00,431 of your little alliance by now. 106 00:06:01,431 --> 00:06:03,565 How did that border market official die? 107 00:06:03,565 --> 00:06:04,765 Was an autopsy performed? 108 00:06:04,765 --> 00:06:06,864 According to the coroner's findings, 109 00:06:06,864 --> 00:06:09,164 he died from a sharp weapon. 110 00:06:09,164 --> 00:06:10,765 Based on the wound, 111 00:06:10,765 --> 00:06:13,265 the murder weapon had a four-inch tip 112 00:06:13,265 --> 00:06:14,631 and a one-foot blade. 113 00:06:14,631 --> 00:06:16,065 It doesn't match the long sword 114 00:06:16,065 --> 00:06:18,331 you usually carries. 115 00:06:18,331 --> 00:06:21,977 However, if you wanted to kill them, 116 00:06:22,864 --> 00:06:24,765 you wouldn't be so foolish 117 00:06:24,765 --> 00:06:27,180 as to use your own sword. 118 00:06:28,065 --> 00:06:29,631 As you said, 119 00:06:29,631 --> 00:06:31,205 if I wanted to kill them, 120 00:06:31,205 --> 00:06:35,645 it would be to prevent my plans or those of my superiors from being leaked. 121 00:06:35,645 --> 00:06:37,797 Then why would I deliver the letter to Prince Hui 122 00:06:37,797 --> 00:06:41,364 and allow its contents to be spread? 123 00:06:41,364 --> 00:06:42,931 Chief Justice Cheng, 124 00:06:42,931 --> 00:06:45,331 don't you think your argument is self-contradictory? 125 00:06:45,331 --> 00:06:47,474 How is it contradictory? 126 00:06:48,198 --> 00:06:49,965 You were pursued the whole way. 127 00:06:49,965 --> 00:06:51,465 You handed the letter to Prince Hui. 128 00:06:51,465 --> 00:06:53,998 For one reason only. To shake off the men chasing you. 129 00:06:53,998 --> 00:06:55,064 You killed your accomplices 130 00:06:55,064 --> 00:06:56,831 to keep them from speaking. 131 00:06:56,831 --> 00:06:58,864 You spread treasonous words 132 00:06:58,864 --> 00:07:01,364 to build momentum for what you have planned. 133 00:07:01,364 --> 00:07:05,465 If you truly intend to cause chaos and raise an army in rebellion, 134 00:07:05,465 --> 00:07:08,331 isn't this current state of rampant rumors 135 00:07:08,331 --> 00:07:12,315 just a part of your plan? 136 00:07:23,131 --> 00:07:24,998 Chief Justice Cheng, 137 00:07:24,998 --> 00:07:28,157 you don't seem to care about the truth. 138 00:07:28,765 --> 00:07:31,598 You just want to do everything you can 139 00:07:31,598 --> 00:07:33,131 to prove that 140 00:07:33,131 --> 00:07:36,770 I'm the mastermind behind it all. 141 00:07:39,065 --> 00:07:41,231 Guard Zhan, why do you say that? 142 00:07:41,231 --> 00:07:43,798 The two key figures in this case, 143 00:07:43,798 --> 00:07:46,864 Liu Hong Yi and that official, were dead, 144 00:07:46,864 --> 00:07:50,664 but we can look into how they lived. 145 00:07:50,664 --> 00:07:53,164 By tracing the people and things they were in contact with, 146 00:07:53,164 --> 00:07:56,531 we could find the real mastermind. 147 00:07:56,531 --> 00:08:02,275 I'm afraid you haven't done any of that, Chief Justice Cheng. 148 00:08:05,031 --> 00:08:07,331 Guard Zhan, 149 00:08:07,331 --> 00:08:08,798 are you trying to teach me 150 00:08:08,798 --> 00:08:10,265 how to investigate a case? 151 00:08:10,265 --> 00:08:12,331 I wouldn't dare. 152 00:08:12,331 --> 00:08:14,164 You've been on the court for years. 153 00:08:14,164 --> 00:08:16,431 Of course you know how to do it. 154 00:08:16,431 --> 00:08:19,765 You just don't care about the truth. 155 00:08:19,765 --> 00:08:22,531 You don't care if the real culprit is caught. 156 00:08:22,531 --> 00:08:24,745 You don't care if the Song Empire's classified intelligence 157 00:08:24,745 --> 00:08:28,665 is being passed to Western Xia by that mastermind. 158 00:08:29,531 --> 00:08:31,231 You only care 159 00:08:31,231 --> 00:08:33,065 if you can use this case 160 00:08:33,065 --> 00:08:34,764 to convict me, 161 00:08:34,764 --> 00:08:37,965 and thereby topple Kaifeng Court. 162 00:08:37,965 --> 00:08:40,864 How dare you! 163 00:08:40,864 --> 00:08:44,868 [Impartial and Incorruptible] Are you accusing me of personal revenge? 164 00:08:46,231 --> 00:08:48,031 Over the years, 165 00:08:48,031 --> 00:08:51,065 many who lost their cases at Dali Court 166 00:08:51,065 --> 00:08:53,198 have come to Kaifeng Court and cried injustice. 167 00:08:53,198 --> 00:08:57,531 After consulting His Majesty, Lord Bao retried and overturned many cases. 168 00:08:57,531 --> 00:09:00,731 I used to think you were incompetent. 169 00:09:00,731 --> 00:09:04,764 But now, it seems you are just good at distorting the truth. 170 00:09:04,764 --> 00:09:07,131 The Chief Justice of Dali Court. What a key post. 171 00:09:07,131 --> 00:09:11,099 And it's held by a snake like you. 172 00:09:14,965 --> 00:09:18,649 How ridiculous is it? 173 00:09:20,131 --> 00:09:22,198 Zhan Zhao, 174 00:09:22,198 --> 00:09:25,037 you've finally shown your true colors. 175 00:09:25,037 --> 00:09:27,864 Based on your last words, I can conclude 176 00:09:27,864 --> 00:09:32,065 that you're dissatisfied with the court and His Majesty's appointments. 177 00:09:32,065 --> 00:09:36,247 No wonder you're involved in such a major case of treason. 178 00:09:36,998 --> 00:09:39,231 - Guards! - Yes! 179 00:09:39,231 --> 00:09:40,965 Beat him. 180 00:09:40,965 --> 00:09:44,679 Beat him until he confesses. 181 00:10:02,531 --> 00:10:04,165 Chief Justice Cheng, 182 00:10:04,165 --> 00:10:06,531 you modified the torture device for me. 183 00:10:06,531 --> 00:10:08,831 I didn't expect the great Dali Court 184 00:10:08,831 --> 00:10:12,645 would resort to such dirty tricks. 185 00:10:23,598 --> 00:10:25,798 What a cunning trap. 186 00:10:25,798 --> 00:10:29,665 While escorting the letter, the more tight-lipped Zhan Zhao remained, 187 00:10:29,665 --> 00:10:31,565 the more unfavorable it would be for him. 188 00:10:31,565 --> 00:10:34,131 If Zhan Zhao was the only one who had access to the letter, 189 00:10:34,131 --> 00:10:35,565 they could insist 190 00:10:35,565 --> 00:10:37,798 that Zhan Zhao was the mole. 191 00:10:37,798 --> 00:10:39,165 Judging by the situation, 192 00:10:39,165 --> 00:10:42,431 that corrupt official will torture him. 193 00:10:43,431 --> 00:10:45,798 Xiao Zhao, you know a lot of people in the capital. 194 00:10:45,798 --> 00:10:48,364 Can you ask how far the case has progressed? 195 00:10:48,364 --> 00:10:49,364 No problem. 196 00:10:49,364 --> 00:10:51,198 Let's split up. 197 00:10:51,198 --> 00:10:52,998 Ming Zhu and I will return to Kaifeng Court. 198 00:10:52,998 --> 00:10:55,131 We'll see what Lord Bao says. 199 00:10:55,131 --> 00:10:58,364 Ling Long, gather more information with Prince Xiao Zhao. 200 00:10:58,364 --> 00:10:59,565 We'll meet back here tonight. 201 00:10:59,565 --> 00:11:00,965 Then plan our next move. 202 00:11:00,965 --> 00:11:02,465 Alright. 203 00:11:02,465 --> 00:11:05,529 See you tonight, Brother Ding. 204 00:11:08,831 --> 00:11:10,431 No need to call me Brother Ding. 205 00:11:10,431 --> 00:11:12,331 From now on, call me 206 00:11:12,331 --> 00:11:13,431 Brother Bai. 207 00:11:13,431 --> 00:11:15,927 Brother Bai? 208 00:11:35,665 --> 00:11:37,798 Zhan Zhao, 209 00:11:38,798 --> 00:11:41,998 confess now and put your seal on it, 210 00:11:41,998 --> 00:11:45,965 and you'll be spared the pain that's coming. 211 00:11:45,965 --> 00:11:47,731 Have you made up your mind? 212 00:11:47,731 --> 00:11:48,798 Confess, 213 00:11:48,798 --> 00:11:51,394 or not? 214 00:11:53,665 --> 00:11:57,080 It seems you haven't made up your mind yet. 215 00:11:58,731 --> 00:11:59,998 Keep beating him. 216 00:11:59,998 --> 00:12:03,262 Beat him until he makes up his mind. 217 00:12:23,331 --> 00:12:26,166 What are you doing? 218 00:12:29,864 --> 00:12:31,598 Chief Justice Cheng, 219 00:12:31,598 --> 00:12:33,631 you still dare claim 220 00:12:33,631 --> 00:12:37,173 there's nothing amiss with this torture device? 221 00:12:39,745 --> 00:12:41,665 [Impartial and Incorruptible] 222 00:12:41,665 --> 00:12:43,525 Well done, Zhan Zhao. 223 00:12:43,525 --> 00:12:46,031 How dare you use force in this court? 224 00:12:46,031 --> 00:12:47,998 You are flouting the law! 225 00:12:47,998 --> 00:12:52,231 Tomorrow, I will report this to His Majesty. 226 00:12:52,231 --> 00:12:54,764 I'm not the one who flouted the laws, 227 00:12:54,764 --> 00:12:57,231 but you are, by twisting them for your own ends. 228 00:12:57,231 --> 00:12:58,431 I follow 229 00:12:58,431 --> 00:13:01,231 the law of justice and right, 230 00:13:01,231 --> 00:13:03,998 not the law of a single man like you. 231 00:13:03,998 --> 00:13:05,631 What are you all standing there for? 232 00:13:05,631 --> 00:13:07,731 Take him back to prison! 233 00:13:07,731 --> 00:13:09,231 I will report Zhan Zhao's actions 234 00:13:09,231 --> 00:13:12,431 to His Majesty, 235 00:13:12,431 --> 00:13:13,764 then schedule another hearing. 236 00:13:13,764 --> 00:13:15,331 Don't bother. 237 00:13:15,331 --> 00:13:18,137 I will go back myself. 238 00:13:20,231 --> 00:13:23,598 About everything that happened in court today, 239 00:13:23,598 --> 00:13:26,264 please report it soon. 240 00:13:26,264 --> 00:13:28,331 His Majesty should hear 241 00:13:28,331 --> 00:13:31,364 how Chief Justice Cheng twisted a case 242 00:13:31,364 --> 00:13:33,798 with no clear facts or evidence 243 00:13:33,798 --> 00:13:37,515 into what he calls a closed matter. 244 00:13:47,631 --> 00:13:49,531 You corrupt officials 245 00:13:49,531 --> 00:13:53,152 have delayed this case without end. 246 00:13:54,085 --> 00:13:55,765 The one who suffers is 247 00:13:55,765 --> 00:14:00,190 the security of the entire realm. 248 00:14:06,398 --> 00:14:09,631 Now, from Xiangzhou to the capital, 249 00:14:09,631 --> 00:14:13,231 everyone is treating that letter as a joke. 250 00:14:13,231 --> 00:14:16,031 The government is hunting down so-called rumor-leakers, 251 00:14:16,031 --> 00:14:18,031 causing widespread public resentment. 252 00:14:18,031 --> 00:14:20,765 You handled this very well. 253 00:14:20,765 --> 00:14:24,131 His Lordship is very satisfied. 254 00:14:25,131 --> 00:14:28,165 But there is one thing I don't understand. 255 00:14:28,165 --> 00:14:30,931 I hope you can enlighten me, Si Ming. 256 00:14:30,931 --> 00:14:33,598 We went to great lengths to capture Zhan Zhao before, 257 00:14:33,598 --> 00:14:36,364 fearing the letter's contents would be leaked. 258 00:14:36,364 --> 00:14:37,925 But now, His Lordship 259 00:14:37,925 --> 00:14:40,125 is publicizing the contents on a large scale. 260 00:14:40,125 --> 00:14:43,998 Wouldn't that ruin his years of planning? 261 00:14:43,998 --> 00:14:45,798 His Lordship has his own reasons 262 00:14:45,798 --> 00:14:48,331 for everything he does. 263 00:14:48,331 --> 00:14:50,998 As for why, 264 00:14:50,998 --> 00:14:52,965 when you see him tomorrow, 265 00:14:52,965 --> 00:14:56,224 you can ask him in person. 266 00:15:04,198 --> 00:15:06,531 Even if we killed that border market official, 267 00:15:06,531 --> 00:15:08,764 the charges against Zhan Zhao aren't ironclad. 268 00:15:08,764 --> 00:15:10,398 At most, he'll be charged with 269 00:15:10,398 --> 00:15:11,731 dereliction of duty 270 00:15:11,731 --> 00:15:13,731 and leaking imperial secrets. 271 00:15:13,731 --> 00:15:16,798 The goal was never to make the charge ironclad. 272 00:15:16,798 --> 00:15:18,565 I set this trap 273 00:15:18,565 --> 00:15:21,165 specifically to lure Zhan Zhao to the capital. 274 00:15:21,165 --> 00:15:24,398 Now that he is in that prison, 275 00:15:24,398 --> 00:15:27,467 it is enough. 276 00:15:43,864 --> 00:15:44,965 Prince Xiao Zhao. 277 00:15:44,965 --> 00:15:47,198 What did you find out? 278 00:15:47,198 --> 00:15:49,331 Cheng did indeed torture Zhan Zhao. 279 00:15:49,331 --> 00:15:51,531 Ling Long and I have discussed it. Tomorrow I'll see the Emperor. 280 00:15:51,531 --> 00:15:52,931 I'll tell him Cheng Hao 281 00:15:52,931 --> 00:15:54,331 broke the law for revenge. 282 00:15:54,331 --> 00:15:56,665 And I'll ask that he be removed from this case. 283 00:15:56,665 --> 00:15:57,665 It will be too late. 284 00:15:57,665 --> 00:15:59,605 What do you mean? 285 00:15:59,605 --> 00:16:01,598 I was around the Dali Court. 286 00:16:01,598 --> 00:16:04,065 I saw the Five Venoms of Xiuluo Cult disguised as guards, 287 00:16:04,065 --> 00:16:05,364 and entered the prison. 288 00:16:05,364 --> 00:16:07,798 They aren't trying to prove Zhan Zhao's guilt. 289 00:16:07,798 --> 00:16:09,398 They want to take advantage of his imprisonment 290 00:16:09,398 --> 00:16:12,119 to pull him up by the roots. 291 00:16:53,931 --> 00:16:56,065 I'm afraid 292 00:16:56,065 --> 00:16:59,167 that Zhan Zhao's friends 293 00:17:00,065 --> 00:17:04,133 won't just stand by while he's in danger. 294 00:18:04,198 --> 00:18:06,598 Only if they go there 295 00:18:06,598 --> 00:18:08,071 can Zhan Zhao's charges 296 00:18:08,071 --> 00:18:12,705 of colluding with rebels to commit murder and escape prison 297 00:18:12,705 --> 00:18:15,231 be made ironclad. 298 00:18:15,231 --> 00:18:16,231 That way, 299 00:18:16,231 --> 00:18:20,798 Zhan Zhao can be executed immediately. 300 00:18:20,798 --> 00:18:22,431 Don't worry. 301 00:18:22,431 --> 00:18:27,328 They will show mercy to your future wife. 302 00:19:02,831 --> 00:19:04,131 Just you alone? 303 00:19:04,131 --> 00:19:05,598 Not everyone is here yet. 304 00:19:05,598 --> 00:19:06,798 Should we wait a bit longer? 305 00:19:06,798 --> 00:19:08,598 No need. 306 00:19:08,598 --> 00:19:11,531 Didn't only two of you from the Five Venoms show up? 307 00:19:11,531 --> 00:19:12,665 You're wrong. 308 00:19:12,665 --> 00:19:14,665 The others are inside. 309 00:19:14,665 --> 00:19:15,905 Once the fighting starts, 310 00:19:15,905 --> 00:19:20,155 they will immediately end Zhan Zhao's life. 311 00:20:28,425 --> 00:20:30,431 Can you slow down a bit? 312 00:20:30,431 --> 00:20:32,545 We're rushing to save people. I can't. 313 00:20:32,545 --> 00:20:35,321 When did Guard Zhan make a friend like you? 314 00:20:35,321 --> 00:20:37,245 You don't strike me as a righteous man. 315 00:20:37,245 --> 00:20:39,291 You look more like a complete bandit leader. 316 00:20:39,291 --> 00:20:41,091 They want to kill Zhan Zhao in prison. 317 00:20:41,091 --> 00:20:43,325 They'll invent a crime and make it stick. 318 00:20:43,325 --> 00:20:45,291 We need His Majesty's word to save Zhan Zhao. 319 00:20:45,291 --> 00:20:46,758 Nothing else is safe. 320 00:20:46,758 --> 00:20:49,528 How many people in this world dare to break into the Palace at night? 321 00:20:49,528 --> 00:20:50,745 You're quite bold. 322 00:20:50,745 --> 00:20:52,224 Aren't you afraid of infuriating the Emperor? 323 00:20:52,224 --> 00:20:54,391 I'll take full responsibility. 324 00:22:28,925 --> 00:22:31,235 Who's there? 325 00:22:35,558 --> 00:22:36,991 - Your turn. - Take him! 326 00:22:36,991 --> 00:22:38,491 Stop it! 327 00:22:38,491 --> 00:22:39,791 It's me. 328 00:22:39,791 --> 00:22:43,052 I need to speak with His Majesty. 329 00:23:11,925 --> 00:23:13,925 Your skills are decent, 330 00:23:13,925 --> 00:23:15,958 but you still need more practice. 331 00:23:15,958 --> 00:23:19,325 No need to lose your life tonight. 332 00:23:19,325 --> 00:23:20,358 Leave now. 333 00:23:20,358 --> 00:23:24,617 Zhan Zhao is the only one we need to kill. 334 00:25:59,325 --> 00:26:01,179 Are you all right? 335 00:26:01,758 --> 00:26:04,035 Let's go. 336 00:26:22,825 --> 00:26:24,925 Zhan Zhao. 337 00:26:24,925 --> 00:26:26,791 Confess now, 338 00:26:26,791 --> 00:26:30,270 and you might just save your life. 339 00:26:34,625 --> 00:26:36,321 [Dali Court] 340 00:26:43,625 --> 00:26:45,891 That such a treacherous minister 341 00:26:45,891 --> 00:26:48,845 exists right under the Emperor's nose. 342 00:26:48,845 --> 00:26:50,605 You again. 343 00:26:50,605 --> 00:26:54,125 Even Prince Hui cannot protect you today. 344 00:26:54,125 --> 00:26:56,091 Take him. 345 00:26:56,091 --> 00:26:58,691 The imperial token is here. 346 00:26:58,691 --> 00:27:01,448 Let's see who dares to move. 347 00:27:04,158 --> 00:27:05,691 Lord Cheng, 348 00:27:05,691 --> 00:27:09,508 could I borrow two more horses? 349 00:27:12,625 --> 00:27:15,099 Give them. 350 00:27:20,825 --> 00:27:22,091 Take a shelter from the rain. 351 00:27:22,091 --> 00:27:23,248 Since we have the token, 352 00:27:23,248 --> 00:27:24,691 they won't do anything to us. 353 00:27:24,691 --> 00:27:26,325 Prince Xiao Zhao brought you into the Palace? 354 00:27:26,325 --> 00:27:27,391 Reversed. 355 00:27:27,391 --> 00:27:28,991 I was the one who brought him in. 356 00:27:28,991 --> 00:27:31,525 - You broke into the Imperial Palace? - Yes. 357 00:27:31,525 --> 00:27:32,558 On this trip to the capital, 358 00:27:32,558 --> 00:27:33,905 I've accomplished another great feat. 359 00:27:33,905 --> 00:27:36,925 There will be another great tale of Master Bai. 360 00:27:36,925 --> 00:27:38,625 When you let yourself be caught, 361 00:27:38,625 --> 00:27:40,224 I thought your job had made you a fool, 362 00:27:40,224 --> 00:27:41,791 waiting to die in prison. 363 00:27:41,791 --> 00:27:44,024 I didn't expect that you had some guts left. 364 00:27:44,024 --> 00:27:46,991 You actually managed to escape. 365 00:27:46,991 --> 00:27:48,391 I told you. 366 00:27:48,391 --> 00:27:50,091 I entered this game first for the people, 367 00:27:50,091 --> 00:27:52,158 and second to see what they're after. 368 00:27:52,158 --> 00:27:55,045 I certainly won't sit back and wait to die. 369 00:27:56,045 --> 00:27:57,978 Whether the Dali Court can hold you or not 370 00:27:57,978 --> 00:28:01,075 is entirely up to you, Lord Zhan. 371 00:28:07,085 --> 00:28:08,650 Here, take it back. 372 00:28:09,650 --> 00:28:11,485 Both of you have a sword now. 373 00:28:11,485 --> 00:28:14,925 But I don't even have a proper sword of my own. 374 00:28:15,925 --> 00:28:17,705 This one is for you. 375 00:28:17,705 --> 00:28:19,091 What kind of junk is this? 376 00:28:19,091 --> 00:28:21,220 I don't want one from those venoms. 377 00:28:22,125 --> 00:28:24,358 Remember this. You owe me a big favor. 378 00:28:24,358 --> 00:28:28,138 You are charged with securing a sword for me. 379 00:28:40,365 --> 00:28:42,777 Young Master. 380 00:28:47,064 --> 00:28:48,798 We should take a short break here. 381 00:28:48,798 --> 00:28:49,865 Wait for Prince Xiao Zhao. 382 00:28:49,865 --> 00:28:52,695 He has a message for you. 383 00:28:54,965 --> 00:28:55,965 Guard Zhan. 384 00:28:55,965 --> 00:28:57,264 This is from His Majesty. 385 00:28:57,264 --> 00:28:58,965 He had Dali Temple take your case. 386 00:28:58,965 --> 00:29:00,331 The situation left him no choice. 387 00:29:00,331 --> 00:29:03,284 After Cheng Hao received the report from the Yicheng County Magistrate, 388 00:29:03,284 --> 00:29:04,331 he conspired with several high officials 389 00:29:04,331 --> 00:29:07,168 who are usually at odds with Kaifeng Court. They submitted a joint report 390 00:29:07,168 --> 00:29:08,665 demanding you be dealt with severely. 391 00:29:08,665 --> 00:29:10,331 His Majesty trusts your character. 392 00:29:10,331 --> 00:29:13,131 He knows you would never commit treason. 393 00:29:13,131 --> 00:29:15,531 He thought this case would go nowhere. 394 00:29:15,531 --> 00:29:17,865 Just a formality in Cheng Hao's hands. 395 00:29:17,865 --> 00:29:19,731 But he never expected 396 00:29:19,731 --> 00:29:21,865 they would try to kill you in prison. 397 00:29:21,865 --> 00:29:23,165 His Majesty is too kind. 398 00:29:23,165 --> 00:29:24,264 I am fine. 399 00:29:24,264 --> 00:29:26,431 These are just minor wounds. 400 00:29:26,431 --> 00:29:29,615 In recent years, the Song Empire has always been at a disadvantage 401 00:29:29,615 --> 00:29:31,331 in negotiations and trade with Western Xia. 402 00:29:31,331 --> 00:29:34,005 Western Xia always seems to know our intentions in advance. 403 00:29:34,005 --> 00:29:35,798 They see right through our cards. 404 00:29:35,798 --> 00:29:37,965 To be honest, His Majesty has always suspected 405 00:29:37,965 --> 00:29:42,031 there are Western Xia spies in the court. 406 00:29:42,031 --> 00:29:44,131 The secret letter you brought back this time 407 00:29:44,131 --> 00:29:45,998 confirms His Majesty's suspicions. 408 00:29:45,998 --> 00:29:47,131 Regarding the person 409 00:29:47,131 --> 00:29:49,131 who is corresponding with the enemy, 410 00:29:49,131 --> 00:29:50,231 Guard Zhan, 411 00:29:50,231 --> 00:29:52,998 what do you think? 412 00:29:52,998 --> 00:29:54,965 I've been hunted by the authorities in Xiangzhou. 413 00:29:54,965 --> 00:29:58,064 And by countless swords from the wilds as well. 414 00:29:58,064 --> 00:29:59,831 Even Zhong Xiong, the Flying Trident Guardian, 415 00:29:59,831 --> 00:30:01,198 was involved. 416 00:30:01,198 --> 00:30:02,285 He even said 417 00:30:02,285 --> 00:30:04,798 the mastermind had done him a favor. 418 00:30:04,798 --> 00:30:06,131 In my opinion, 419 00:30:06,131 --> 00:30:07,665 the only person capable of this, 420 00:30:07,665 --> 00:30:11,198 and who would directly benefit from the spread of the letter's contents, 421 00:30:11,198 --> 00:30:13,631 is one man. 422 00:30:14,631 --> 00:30:17,161 The Lord of Xiangyang. 423 00:30:25,764 --> 00:30:26,931 That royal uncle of mine 424 00:30:26,931 --> 00:30:28,331 has been entrenched in Xiangzhou for years. 425 00:30:28,331 --> 00:30:29,798 His influence is not to be trifled with. 426 00:30:29,798 --> 00:30:33,731 He publicly spread the letter's contents so brazenly this time. 427 00:30:33,731 --> 00:30:34,799 It indicates 428 00:30:34,799 --> 00:30:36,867 that he is not far from starting a rebellion. 429 00:30:36,867 --> 00:30:39,448 [Lord of Xiangyang] 430 00:30:49,465 --> 00:30:52,181 Your Highness. 431 00:31:10,131 --> 00:31:12,264 Are you getting used to that sword? 432 00:31:12,264 --> 00:31:13,931 Thank you for the gift, Your Highness. 433 00:31:13,931 --> 00:31:15,365 This sword is incredibly sharp. 434 00:31:15,365 --> 00:31:17,131 It is a rare, top-quality blade. 435 00:31:17,131 --> 00:31:19,965 People says Western Xia's swords are superior. It seems they are right. 436 00:31:19,965 --> 00:31:21,865 I have heard that 437 00:31:21,865 --> 00:31:23,665 this cold-forging technique 438 00:31:23,665 --> 00:31:25,905 was brought there by our own craftsmen. 439 00:31:25,905 --> 00:31:27,365 Yes. 440 00:31:27,365 --> 00:31:28,865 But do you know 441 00:31:28,865 --> 00:31:30,398 whose hands 442 00:31:30,398 --> 00:31:31,764 this technique 443 00:31:31,764 --> 00:31:34,731 originally came from? 444 00:31:34,731 --> 00:31:37,264 It came from 445 00:31:37,264 --> 00:31:40,165 that Shangui under your command. 446 00:31:40,165 --> 00:31:41,691 Indeed. 447 00:31:41,691 --> 00:31:45,598 It originated from the Shangui family. 448 00:31:45,598 --> 00:31:46,965 Now that you have this technique, 449 00:31:46,965 --> 00:31:49,231 aren't you one step closer 450 00:31:49,231 --> 00:31:51,266 to your great cause? 451 00:31:52,231 --> 00:31:54,731 You put in a lot of effort 452 00:31:54,731 --> 00:31:57,331 in the pursuit of Zhan Zhao. 453 00:31:57,331 --> 00:32:01,809 But I am still not satisfied. 454 00:32:03,064 --> 00:32:04,431 I have failed you. 455 00:32:04,431 --> 00:32:07,062 Please punish me, Your Highness. 456 00:32:08,264 --> 00:32:10,131 He Bo's men 457 00:32:10,131 --> 00:32:12,798 are mostly rogues and wanderers. 458 00:32:12,798 --> 00:32:14,264 When they act, 459 00:32:14,264 --> 00:32:15,998 they rely on brute force. 460 00:32:15,998 --> 00:32:18,198 Why are you acting just like them? 461 00:32:18,198 --> 00:32:20,291 Blindly chasing after Zhan Zhao, 462 00:32:20,291 --> 00:32:21,598 with no regard for the consequences 463 00:32:21,598 --> 00:32:25,847 of causing such a commotion. 464 00:32:28,764 --> 00:32:31,231 Sit. 465 00:32:31,231 --> 00:32:33,931 Thank you, Your Highness. 466 00:32:52,531 --> 00:32:55,131 Now that the letter's contents 467 00:32:55,131 --> 00:32:57,365 are known to everyone, 468 00:32:57,365 --> 00:33:01,231 the emperor, my nephew, always known for his benevolence, 469 00:33:01,231 --> 00:33:04,731 won't dare to move against me. 470 00:33:04,731 --> 00:33:07,531 If he were to strike now, 471 00:33:07,531 --> 00:33:09,398 wouldn't that just prove 472 00:33:09,398 --> 00:33:12,064 that the letter is true? 473 00:33:12,064 --> 00:33:15,531 What I am worried about is He Bo. 474 00:33:15,531 --> 00:33:17,275 You caused such a scene 475 00:33:17,275 --> 00:33:19,665 trying to kill Zhan Zhao. 476 00:33:19,665 --> 00:33:24,545 You didn't expect you to expose yourself so much. 477 00:33:24,545 --> 00:33:27,011 Si Ming already took action last night. 478 00:33:27,011 --> 00:33:28,118 Zhan Zhao. 479 00:33:28,118 --> 00:33:30,211 We can manage him. 480 00:33:30,211 --> 00:33:32,344 I don't think so. 481 00:33:32,344 --> 00:33:36,045 His plans may seem thorough, 482 00:33:36,045 --> 00:33:38,841 but there are always variables. 483 00:33:38,841 --> 00:33:40,345 He underestimated 484 00:33:40,345 --> 00:33:44,145 the true strength of the Southern Knight. 485 00:33:45,611 --> 00:33:47,644 If I had 486 00:33:47,644 --> 00:33:52,078 a general like Zhan Zhao under my command, 487 00:33:52,078 --> 00:33:56,195 my great cause would surely succeed. 488 00:34:01,604 --> 00:34:02,805 Forget it. 489 00:34:02,805 --> 00:34:04,024 Forget it. 490 00:34:04,024 --> 00:34:06,238 Since the word is out, 491 00:34:06,238 --> 00:34:09,205 stop pursuing Zhan Zhao for now. 492 00:34:09,205 --> 00:34:12,205 Step up our operations immediately. 493 00:34:12,205 --> 00:34:15,923 Do not slack off. 494 00:34:18,104 --> 00:34:19,171 Yes. 495 00:34:19,171 --> 00:34:20,704 I will keep that in mind. 496 00:34:20,704 --> 00:34:23,079 Go. 497 00:34:29,238 --> 00:34:31,759 Blackie. 498 00:34:34,905 --> 00:34:36,005 His Majesty told me 499 00:34:36,005 --> 00:34:37,604 that Western Xia has been restless lately. 500 00:34:37,604 --> 00:34:40,104 He has heard about what happen in Xiangzhou. 501 00:34:40,104 --> 00:34:41,305 His Majesty concerned 502 00:34:41,305 --> 00:34:43,145 that the Lord of Xiangyang and Western Xia 503 00:34:43,145 --> 00:34:44,697 had already reached a tacit understanding. 504 00:34:44,697 --> 00:34:47,071 If we rashly move against him now, 505 00:34:47,071 --> 00:34:50,038 it will only drive them to join forces. 506 00:34:50,038 --> 00:34:52,305 His Majesty needs you 507 00:34:52,305 --> 00:34:54,071 to return to Xiangzhou 508 00:34:54,071 --> 00:34:55,771 to investigate his conspiracy, 509 00:34:55,771 --> 00:34:58,638 find a weakness, and crush it. 510 00:34:58,638 --> 00:35:00,071 Okay. 511 00:35:00,071 --> 00:35:03,204 I understand His Majesty's intent. 512 00:35:03,204 --> 00:35:04,405 His Majesty will only let Lord Bao 513 00:35:04,405 --> 00:35:07,555 know your mission this time. 514 00:35:08,471 --> 00:35:10,167 If you need it, 515 00:35:10,167 --> 00:35:11,325 that imperial token 516 00:35:11,325 --> 00:35:13,604 can be used to mobilize the army for your use. 517 00:35:13,604 --> 00:35:15,871 It is currently in Brother Bai's hands. 518 00:35:15,871 --> 00:35:17,638 Alright. The Emperor's message 519 00:35:17,638 --> 00:35:18,905 has all been delivered. 520 00:35:18,905 --> 00:35:20,771 Don't look for me again. 521 00:35:20,771 --> 00:35:22,604 Please tell His Majesty 522 00:35:22,604 --> 00:35:25,505 that Zhan Zhao will give his all. 523 00:35:25,505 --> 00:35:28,571 However, I have one favor to ask. 524 00:35:28,571 --> 00:35:30,305 The people are innocent. Please-- 525 00:35:30,305 --> 00:35:32,805 I know. His Majesty had already instructed me. 526 00:35:32,805 --> 00:35:34,758 The matter of the rumors ends here. 527 00:35:34,758 --> 00:35:36,871 No one else will be drowned in. 528 00:35:36,871 --> 00:35:38,405 His Majesty is benevolent. 529 00:35:38,405 --> 00:35:40,271 It is a blessing for the people. 530 00:35:40,271 --> 00:35:43,104 Zhan, I'm going with you. 531 00:35:43,104 --> 00:35:44,271 This journey is dangerous. 532 00:35:44,271 --> 00:35:46,238 There's no need for you to keep risking your life with me. 533 00:35:46,238 --> 00:35:48,005 Go back to the capital with the Prince. 534 00:35:48,005 --> 00:35:50,171 I helped you deliver that thing to the capital. 535 00:35:50,171 --> 00:35:52,505 Now you won't let me participate? 536 00:35:52,505 --> 00:35:55,571 Too late. I'm seeing this through to the end. 537 00:35:55,571 --> 00:35:56,905 Guard Zhan, 538 00:35:56,905 --> 00:35:59,238 Ling Long just has that kind of temper. 539 00:35:59,238 --> 00:36:01,646 Let her join. 540 00:36:06,905 --> 00:36:09,604 I still have a few words for Prince Xiao Zhao. 541 00:36:09,604 --> 00:36:12,850 Alright, go ahead. 542 00:36:19,271 --> 00:36:21,526 I'm fine. 543 00:36:22,638 --> 00:36:23,871 Hey, genius. 544 00:36:23,871 --> 00:36:25,305 I have an official errand. 545 00:36:25,305 --> 00:36:26,771 Go back to the capital with the Prince. 546 00:36:26,771 --> 00:36:28,305 Another errand? 547 00:36:28,305 --> 00:36:30,425 Young Master, you're covered in injuries. 548 00:36:30,425 --> 00:36:32,185 Can you not wait until your wounds have healed? 549 00:36:32,185 --> 00:36:33,604 You can't even rest in the capital for two days? 550 00:36:33,604 --> 00:36:34,971 It's urgent. 551 00:36:34,971 --> 00:36:37,471 We can't delay any longer. 552 00:36:37,471 --> 00:36:38,604 Alright. 553 00:36:38,604 --> 00:36:40,604 Lord Bao is truly far-sighted. 554 00:36:40,604 --> 00:36:43,204 He had Gong Sun prepare medicine for your external injuries. 555 00:36:43,204 --> 00:36:45,604 There are also clothes in the carriage. 556 00:36:45,604 --> 00:36:47,505 Remember to change into them. 557 00:36:48,505 --> 00:36:49,638 Practice your riding then. 558 00:36:49,638 --> 00:36:51,671 I'll check on you when I return. 559 00:36:51,671 --> 00:36:53,871 You're coming back with Zhan Zhao later? 560 00:36:53,871 --> 00:36:55,717 We'll have plenty of time to see each other in the future. 561 00:36:55,717 --> 00:36:58,505 Good luck to you. 562 00:36:58,505 --> 00:37:00,148 Leave a horse for Prince Xiao Zhao. 563 00:37:00,148 --> 00:37:05,108 After all the chaos last night, I doubt he'll sit in a carriage for a while. 564 00:37:06,905 --> 00:37:08,105 Right now, 565 00:37:08,105 --> 00:37:10,238 I'm truly seeing you in a new light. 566 00:37:10,238 --> 00:37:12,805 You seem like a real prince now. 567 00:37:12,805 --> 00:37:13,805 No. 568 00:37:13,805 --> 00:37:17,638 More like a hero we all admired when we were kids. 569 00:37:17,638 --> 00:37:19,571 I don't really like how I showed just now. 570 00:37:19,571 --> 00:37:20,844 It's far too exhausting. 571 00:37:20,844 --> 00:37:22,265 I still prefer the name Xiao Zhao, 572 00:37:22,265 --> 00:37:25,305 who used to go to Tianxiang Restaurant with Ling Long, 573 00:37:25,305 --> 00:37:27,704 to eat roasted meals and drink alcohol. 574 00:37:27,704 --> 00:37:30,471 People have to grow up. 575 00:37:30,471 --> 00:37:32,271 We all have to grow up eventually. 576 00:37:32,271 --> 00:37:36,305 You and Guard Zhan faced challenges and have grown up a lot. 577 00:37:36,305 --> 00:37:39,871 Perhaps the next time we meet, 578 00:37:39,871 --> 00:37:42,467 I will have become a true heroine. 579 00:37:43,305 --> 00:37:45,038 See you. 580 00:37:45,038 --> 00:37:47,178 Ling Long. 581 00:37:48,838 --> 00:37:50,838 Take care of yourself. 582 00:37:50,838 --> 00:37:53,290 I know. 583 00:37:59,704 --> 00:38:03,038 Get in the carriage, Master Zhan. 584 00:38:03,038 --> 00:38:05,225 The carriage is too slow. I'll ride a horse. 585 00:38:05,225 --> 00:38:07,398 With those injuries, how fast do you think you can ride? 586 00:38:07,398 --> 00:38:09,638 If you get hurt again, we'll be caring for you. 587 00:38:09,638 --> 00:38:12,040 Just listen to us. 588 00:38:21,204 --> 00:38:22,845 Where are we going? 589 00:38:22,845 --> 00:38:26,038 Our new coachman here should know the way. 590 00:38:26,038 --> 00:38:27,371 If the master doesn't speak up, 591 00:38:27,371 --> 00:38:30,371 how would a coachman know where to go? 592 00:38:30,371 --> 00:38:31,438 Xiangzhou. 593 00:38:31,438 --> 00:38:33,471 Yicheng County. 594 00:38:33,471 --> 00:38:35,305 How could Prince Xiao Zhao have the nerve to make you do this? 595 00:38:35,305 --> 00:38:38,204 He really doesn't value your life. 596 00:38:39,204 --> 00:38:41,066 And you actually agreed? 597 00:38:41,805 --> 00:38:43,905 Yicheng County, Xiangzhou. 598 00:38:43,905 --> 00:38:46,036 Fine, fine. 599 00:38:51,604 --> 00:38:54,671 Your Highness, Ming Zhu Er has really changed after this trip. 600 00:38:54,671 --> 00:38:55,871 He even knows how to ride a horse now. 601 00:38:55,871 --> 00:38:57,805 What's wrong? Are you envious? 602 00:38:57,805 --> 00:38:59,638 What's there to be envious of? 603 00:38:59,638 --> 00:39:03,405 Eating roasted pigeons in the capital every day is what's enviable. 604 00:39:03,405 --> 00:39:05,438 But Ling Long doesn't think so. 605 00:39:05,438 --> 00:39:06,704 Being a hero is exhausting. 606 00:39:06,704 --> 00:39:09,471 But all the girls in this world only admire heroes. 607 00:39:09,471 --> 00:39:10,604 - Your Highness... - No. 608 00:39:10,604 --> 00:39:13,671 Ling Long wants to be a heroine herself. 609 00:39:13,671 --> 00:39:15,971 Your Highness, don't be discouraged. 610 00:39:15,971 --> 00:39:17,905 Your eighth marriage is failed. 611 00:39:17,905 --> 00:39:19,104 But you have the ninth one. 612 00:39:19,104 --> 00:39:22,708 On the wanderer list ladies in the capital most want to marry, 613 00:39:22,708 --> 00:39:24,571 you beat Guard Zhan and are ranked first. 614 00:39:24,571 --> 00:39:26,005 Wait a minute. 615 00:39:26,005 --> 00:39:29,104 It's already strange enough that I'm ranked ahead of Guard Zhan. 616 00:39:29,104 --> 00:39:32,671 But why am I even on this list of wanderers? 617 00:39:32,671 --> 00:39:36,986 Because I use your money to create this list. 618 00:39:38,271 --> 00:39:39,438 Good. 619 00:39:39,438 --> 00:39:40,571 You shall be rewarded. 620 00:39:40,571 --> 00:39:41,604 Your Highness. 621 00:39:41,604 --> 00:39:42,805 You've been busy all night. 622 00:39:42,805 --> 00:39:44,225 You must be hungry. 623 00:39:44,225 --> 00:39:46,438 Let's go back to the capital and have some roasted pigeons. 624 00:39:46,438 --> 00:39:48,838 - Let's go. - Let's go. 625 00:39:48,838 --> 00:39:49,871 Your Highness. 626 00:39:49,871 --> 00:39:52,071 Will you ride a horse or take the carriage? 627 00:39:52,071 --> 00:39:53,405 You take the carriage. 628 00:39:53,405 --> 00:39:56,873 I prefer riding a horse now. 629 00:40:16,805 --> 00:40:18,104 Fine. Take it back. 630 00:40:18,104 --> 00:40:19,471 What's so great about this? 631 00:40:19,471 --> 00:40:21,871 As if I really wanted it. 632 00:40:21,871 --> 00:40:25,438 Those who stand in the imperial court really aren't any good. 633 00:40:25,438 --> 00:40:26,825 Who provoked you this time? 634 00:40:26,825 --> 00:40:30,171 I heard Lord Bao is upright and just, a rare and good official. 635 00:40:30,171 --> 00:40:32,771 I didn't expect him to be such a cunning fox. 636 00:40:32,771 --> 00:40:34,505 How would you say that about Lord Bao? 637 00:40:34,505 --> 00:40:36,604 Why do you think I broke into the Palace? 638 00:40:36,604 --> 00:40:38,325 It's because he kept sighing 639 00:40:38,325 --> 00:40:39,530 and dropping hints. 640 00:40:39,530 --> 00:40:42,171 He implied that Zhan Zhao would be in danger at night. 641 00:40:42,171 --> 00:40:46,071 The truth is, he's wagering my life. 642 00:40:46,071 --> 00:40:47,704 I'm his blade. Nothing more. 643 00:40:47,704 --> 00:40:49,704 And couldn't even speak plainly about it. 644 00:40:49,704 --> 00:40:52,805 What a scholar-official. 645 00:40:52,805 --> 00:40:53,905 Is that so? 646 00:40:53,905 --> 00:40:57,101 You can ask him. 647 00:40:59,405 --> 00:41:02,993 Do you want another Linglong Honey? 648 00:41:04,265 --> 00:41:06,945 Where is my Linglong Honey? 649 00:41:10,171 --> 00:41:11,704 Here, take it back. 650 00:41:11,704 --> 00:41:14,059 I didn't take it on purpose. 651 00:41:14,871 --> 00:41:16,905 - Here. - Keep it safe. 652 00:41:16,905 --> 00:41:18,038 This Linglong Honey. 653 00:41:18,038 --> 00:41:19,204 You must keep it well. 654 00:41:19,204 --> 00:41:21,005 - But... - He's lying. 655 00:41:21,005 --> 00:41:24,758 He's singling me out on purpose. You blind to that? 656 00:41:26,198 --> 00:41:27,385 You deserve it. 657 00:41:27,385 --> 00:41:29,164 I was just curious. 658 00:41:29,164 --> 00:41:30,931 I heard Linglong Honey is like a miracle. 659 00:41:30,931 --> 00:41:33,398 I'll get injured one day just to try it. 660 00:41:33,398 --> 00:41:34,631 This is medicine. 661 00:41:34,631 --> 00:41:36,765 Why are you so eager to try it? Are you mad? 662 00:41:36,765 --> 00:41:37,765 Since you said I'm mad, 663 00:41:37,765 --> 00:41:39,398 I should take a few more of these. 664 00:41:39,398 --> 00:41:43,098 Why should all the good stuff go to Zhan Zhao? 665 00:41:48,265 --> 00:41:49,965 You smiled. 666 00:41:49,965 --> 00:41:51,631 Since you smiled, stop being angry. 667 00:41:51,631 --> 00:41:54,465 You'll still have to call me Brother Bai from now on. 668 00:41:54,465 --> 00:41:55,798 How old are you? 669 00:41:55,798 --> 00:41:56,865 26. 670 00:41:56,865 --> 00:41:58,531 Then I am older than you. 671 00:41:58,531 --> 00:42:00,865 Little Bai. Forget about calling you Brother Bai. 672 00:42:00,865 --> 00:42:02,798 With your looks, I don't believe you're older than me. 673 00:42:02,798 --> 00:42:05,598 Even nonsense has its limits. 674 00:42:05,598 --> 00:42:08,331 You can talk nonsense, but I can't? 675 00:42:08,331 --> 00:42:09,965 If you don't like the name Little Bai, 676 00:42:09,965 --> 00:42:13,428 then how about Mouse Bai, Old Bai, Bai Yu Tang, or Rat Bai? 677 00:42:13,428 --> 00:42:14,798 Take your pick. 678 00:42:14,798 --> 00:42:16,931 You're still laughing? 679 00:42:17,931 --> 00:42:19,631 I truly underestimated you. 680 00:42:19,631 --> 00:42:22,943 I didn't expect you to have so many tricks. 681 00:42:23,965 --> 00:42:24,965 Let me ask you. 682 00:42:25,598 --> 00:42:27,198 When you broke into the Palace at night, 683 00:42:27,198 --> 00:42:29,765 was it really just to get that imperial token? 684 00:42:29,765 --> 00:42:31,798 Nothing else? 685 00:42:31,798 --> 00:42:33,164 Nothing else. 686 00:42:33,164 --> 00:42:34,965 Get some rest. 687 00:42:41,564 --> 00:42:42,725 If discovered, 688 00:42:42,725 --> 00:42:44,064 we'll all lose our heads. 689 00:42:44,064 --> 00:42:45,445 What are we going to do? 690 00:42:45,445 --> 00:42:46,798 It's quite cute. 691 00:42:46,798 --> 00:42:50,600 Cute? At a time like this? 692 00:43:02,164 --> 00:43:03,564 [Zhao Zhen, the Emperor] Keep it. 693 00:43:03,564 --> 00:43:06,258 [Zhao Zhen, the Emperor] It looks good.