1 00:01:32,300 --> 00:01:36,914 (Zhan Zhao Adventures) 2 00:01:36,995 --> 00:01:39,942 (Episode 28) 3 00:01:40,351 --> 00:01:43,014 When your young master is meant to show up, he'll appear on his own. 4 00:01:43,481 --> 00:01:45,527 I don't care whether he killed Jin Zhen Ping or not. 5 00:01:45,618 --> 00:01:48,098 I care even less if he keeps that lousy official job. 6 00:01:49,602 --> 00:01:50,927 I just want him to stay alive. 7 00:01:51,488 --> 00:01:52,625 Count me in. 8 00:01:53,521 --> 00:01:56,567 What? Are you interested in that rare poison, "At First Sight"? 9 00:01:57,082 --> 00:01:58,195 Just like you, 10 00:01:58,801 --> 00:01:59,985 I want Zhan Zhao to live. 11 00:02:11,081 --> 00:02:13,088 The Tang Sect has done a lot of bad things these past years. 12 00:02:13,401 --> 00:02:14,544 A lot of people have died. 13 00:02:16,321 --> 00:02:17,728 Now, we've ended up like this. 14 00:02:21,048 --> 00:02:22,415 My father already said before 15 00:02:23,802 --> 00:02:27,025 that my timid and cautious nature means I'm not fit to be the Sect Leader. 16 00:02:28,162 --> 00:02:29,162 No. 17 00:02:29,721 --> 00:02:31,168 Tang, you're not timid. 18 00:02:32,522 --> 00:02:35,247 You just want to hold on to that bit of youthful innocence. 19 00:02:42,841 --> 00:02:44,109 I get it. 20 00:02:44,281 --> 00:02:45,767 I can't keep running away either. 21 00:02:46,321 --> 00:02:47,687 But I really don't know 22 00:02:48,722 --> 00:02:50,362 how I'm supposed to face 23 00:02:50,442 --> 00:02:52,841 this Tang Sect that's on the brink of destruction. 24 00:02:53,082 --> 00:02:54,105 It's the end, 25 00:02:54,722 --> 00:02:56,047 but also a new beginning. 26 00:02:57,041 --> 00:02:59,305 About what happened yesterday, let it stay in the past. 27 00:03:00,841 --> 00:03:02,487 The Tang Sect led by you 28 00:03:02,882 --> 00:03:04,366 hasn't even taken its first step yet. 29 00:03:08,442 --> 00:03:09,442 Zhan. 30 00:03:09,841 --> 00:03:10,841 Have you forgotten 31 00:03:11,722 --> 00:03:13,237 that the first step I took 32 00:03:14,560 --> 00:03:16,991 was helping Shao Ji Zu destroy the account books? 33 00:03:17,162 --> 00:03:18,305 But that first step 34 00:03:18,882 --> 00:03:20,687 was still on the same old path that your uncle took. 35 00:03:21,002 --> 00:03:22,527 Only when the old case is settled 36 00:03:22,802 --> 00:03:25,105 can the Tang Sect finally cut ties with the past. 37 00:03:26,642 --> 00:03:28,168 I already promised you 38 00:03:28,642 --> 00:03:30,041 that I'd plead for the Tang Sect. 39 00:03:30,121 --> 00:03:31,292 Do you really mean that? 40 00:03:32,962 --> 00:03:35,047 Except for the one who made the Seven-Day Dream back then 41 00:03:35,722 --> 00:03:38,247 who must answer for all the innocent people who died, 42 00:03:39,041 --> 00:03:40,581 as for the rest of the Tang Sect disciples, 43 00:03:40,921 --> 00:03:42,603 they shouldn't be dragged into this. 44 00:03:49,281 --> 00:03:50,647 Once the old case is closed 45 00:03:51,001 --> 00:03:52,367 and Siming is destroyed, 46 00:03:53,522 --> 00:03:55,607 the Tang Sect will never be threatened again. 47 00:03:57,802 --> 00:03:59,487 Whatever path you choose from now on, 48 00:04:01,841 --> 00:04:03,064 that's up to you. 49 00:04:11,042 --> 00:04:12,133 If it weren't for him, 50 00:04:12,802 --> 00:04:15,248 I'm afraid I wouldn't have had the courage to face the old case either. 51 00:04:16,322 --> 00:04:19,128 I wouldn't have agreed to put on an act with you for Jin Zhen Ping. 52 00:04:20,281 --> 00:04:21,544 In my heart, 53 00:04:22,001 --> 00:04:23,607 I've already accepted him as a true friend. 54 00:04:25,960 --> 00:04:27,525 Third is already dead. 55 00:04:28,055 --> 00:04:29,962 How dare you come here asking for the antidote? 56 00:04:30,042 --> 00:04:32,688 Do you think everything is over just because Jin Zhen Ping is dead? 57 00:04:33,040 --> 00:04:35,120 Weren't you going to the authorities? Why are you still here? 58 00:04:35,202 --> 00:04:36,202 You... 59 00:04:37,042 --> 00:04:38,607 I'm going to the authorities right now! 60 00:04:38,962 --> 00:04:40,801 You're the one who got Third killed. 61 00:04:40,881 --> 00:04:42,528 You made Zhan Zhao do it! 62 00:04:42,841 --> 00:04:44,647 Both of you are accomplices! 63 00:04:44,962 --> 00:04:46,248 I got him killed? 64 00:04:46,441 --> 00:04:48,402 If you hadn't played so many tricks, 65 00:04:48,482 --> 00:04:51,688 if you'd just handed him over to the law, at least he'd still be alive. 66 00:04:52,401 --> 00:04:54,201 You were too clever for your own good. 67 00:04:54,281 --> 00:04:55,728 You were the ones who got him killed! 68 00:04:57,042 --> 00:04:58,601 Enough, stop pretending. 69 00:04:58,681 --> 00:05:01,367 I've seen the true colors of the whole Jin family. 70 00:05:01,642 --> 00:05:03,327 You still haven't gone to the authorities. 71 00:05:03,561 --> 00:05:05,207 You must be glad he's dead, right? 72 00:05:05,762 --> 00:05:08,402 One less problem for you. No need to drag this to court. 73 00:05:08,480 --> 00:05:11,145 No risk of ruining the Jin family's reputation. Too bad, right? 74 00:05:11,601 --> 00:05:12,968 I'm still here. 75 00:05:13,161 --> 00:05:14,968 Hand over the antidote, and I'll leave. 76 00:05:15,482 --> 00:05:19,185 Otherwise, I'll expose every dirty secret the Jin family has, one by one! 77 00:05:20,082 --> 00:05:21,607 Don't even think about fooling me. 78 00:05:22,441 --> 00:05:23,913 Bai Yu Tang. 79 00:05:25,600 --> 00:05:27,183 Bai Yu Tang. 80 00:05:37,881 --> 00:05:41,865 When our young master returns, will he get mad after seeing this? 81 00:05:42,922 --> 00:05:44,285 You can only get mad 82 00:05:45,362 --> 00:05:46,504 if you're still alive. 83 00:05:56,962 --> 00:05:58,002 Father. 84 00:06:07,560 --> 00:06:09,560 (Linglong Manor) 85 00:06:16,082 --> 00:06:17,082 Father. 86 00:06:17,882 --> 00:06:18,882 Brother. 87 00:06:31,721 --> 00:06:34,389 Lady Huo. All your clean clothes are ready. 88 00:06:34,480 --> 00:06:36,160 When your great-aunt heard you were coming back, 89 00:06:36,241 --> 00:06:37,895 she asked us to prepare everything 90 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:40,040 you like to eat and use. 91 00:06:40,161 --> 00:06:42,105 I got it. I'll freshen up and head over. 92 00:08:07,322 --> 00:08:10,007 Father. Why are you doing this? 93 00:08:12,642 --> 00:08:13,927 You lied to me. 94 00:08:14,202 --> 00:08:15,824 You made me come back just so I'd get married. 95 00:08:22,562 --> 00:08:23,771 I'm sorry. 96 00:08:24,642 --> 00:08:26,070 But for the sake of the Huo family, 97 00:08:26,682 --> 00:08:27,682 I 98 00:08:28,481 --> 00:08:29,768 have no choice. 99 00:08:34,002 --> 00:08:35,768 Brother. 100 00:08:36,041 --> 00:08:37,264 Let me out. 101 00:08:38,682 --> 00:08:39,682 Brother. 102 00:08:40,721 --> 00:08:41,721 Brother. 103 00:08:42,361 --> 00:08:43,648 Let me out! 104 00:08:56,969 --> 00:08:58,185 Open the door. 105 00:09:19,041 --> 00:09:20,952 Ling Long, have something to eat. 106 00:09:51,640 --> 00:09:53,640 (The Capital City) 107 00:10:49,360 --> 00:10:51,647 It's dry outside. 108 00:10:52,481 --> 00:10:54,027 Be careful with fire. 109 00:11:01,442 --> 00:11:03,401 Imperial Fourth-Rank Sword Guard Zhan Zhao 110 00:11:03,481 --> 00:11:04,926 requests an audience with His Majesty. 111 00:11:09,922 --> 00:11:10,922 I understand. 112 00:11:11,601 --> 00:11:13,128 What is recorded in those account books 113 00:11:13,721 --> 00:11:16,248 may be the crimes of Xiangzhou officials, 114 00:11:16,922 --> 00:11:19,905 but many high-ranking court officials are involved in those crimes. 115 00:11:22,521 --> 00:11:24,008 You don't want to implicate Prince Hui. 116 00:11:24,562 --> 00:11:27,447 So, you rushed back to the capital to report this. 117 00:11:28,682 --> 00:11:30,727 But Prince Hui is still royalty. 118 00:11:31,962 --> 00:11:34,864 He can afford to offend these people. 119 00:11:35,322 --> 00:11:36,545 If it were you, 120 00:11:37,962 --> 00:11:40,488 I might not be able to protect you. 121 00:11:43,121 --> 00:11:44,202 Besides, 122 00:11:44,282 --> 00:11:46,967 I might not protect you at all. 123 00:11:55,641 --> 00:11:57,248 You know that perfectly well. 124 00:11:57,841 --> 00:11:58,841 That's why 125 00:11:59,241 --> 00:12:00,847 you don't want to drag Prince Hui 126 00:12:01,402 --> 00:12:03,047 or the Kaifeng Tribunal into this. 127 00:12:03,721 --> 00:12:05,687 So you risked your life to come to me. 128 00:12:06,562 --> 00:12:07,663 Zhan Zhao. 129 00:12:08,121 --> 00:12:09,224 You're forcing me 130 00:12:09,562 --> 00:12:11,327 to expose the court's corruption. 131 00:12:11,962 --> 00:12:14,288 I forgive you for putting your duty first. 132 00:12:14,721 --> 00:12:17,864 But the rebellion case of Prince Xiangyang isn't clear yet. 133 00:12:18,442 --> 00:12:19,967 By acting this way, 134 00:12:20,761 --> 00:12:22,408 aren't you just alerting the enemy? 135 00:12:41,162 --> 00:12:43,847 Uncle. Let's play the grass-fighting game again. 136 00:12:44,322 --> 00:12:46,202 I'll pass. I can never beat you anyway. 137 00:12:46,442 --> 00:12:47,921 Are you sick? 138 00:12:48,001 --> 00:12:51,041 Don't worry, when my dad comes back, he can definitely cure you. 139 00:12:51,121 --> 00:12:53,447 I'll use all the herbs I picked to help you get better. 140 00:12:55,082 --> 00:12:57,162 Young Master. Come out at once. 141 00:12:57,881 --> 00:13:00,322 Ignore that person. He's a demon seeking revenge. 142 00:13:00,402 --> 00:13:01,487 He'll eat you up. 143 00:13:18,322 --> 00:13:19,322 Look! 144 00:13:20,841 --> 00:13:23,025 Can this acupuncture technique be used to neutralize poison? 145 00:13:23,442 --> 00:13:24,442 This... 146 00:13:24,841 --> 00:13:27,737 Is this the Jin family's secret art, Tiangen Yueku acupuncture technique? 147 00:13:27,828 --> 00:13:30,921 They say this technique can bring people back from the brink of death. 148 00:13:31,001 --> 00:13:33,342 But this technique is extremely complicated. 149 00:13:33,433 --> 00:13:35,034 I heard that in the Jin family, 150 00:13:35,162 --> 00:13:37,567 only the fourth madam has truly mastered this technique. 151 00:13:38,682 --> 00:13:41,344 Even if we spend our whole lives working on it, 152 00:13:42,001 --> 00:13:44,202 it'll be hard to fully understand this acupuncture technique. 153 00:13:46,562 --> 00:13:47,856 Still, we have to at least try. 154 00:14:13,601 --> 00:14:15,608 Father. Ling Long still refuses to eat. 155 00:14:15,922 --> 00:14:17,785 She's determined not to marry Shao Ji Zu. 156 00:14:18,042 --> 00:14:19,727 Sacrificing Ling Long for the Huo family 157 00:14:21,802 --> 00:14:23,081 breaks my heart. 158 00:14:23,377 --> 00:14:24,823 Ling Long is my daughter. 159 00:14:26,481 --> 00:14:28,207 Do you think it doesn't hurt me? 160 00:14:28,881 --> 00:14:29,881 Father. 161 00:14:30,802 --> 00:14:33,368 I'm willing to shoulder all the consequences by myself. 162 00:14:33,562 --> 00:14:35,327 Let Ling Long stay away from all this family drama, 163 00:14:35,761 --> 00:14:37,207 let her live free and happy. 164 00:14:37,922 --> 00:14:39,288 All the consequences? 165 00:14:43,841 --> 00:14:45,888 Can you inherit the Linglong Eye for her? 166 00:14:53,920 --> 00:14:56,680 Master, the young lady has agreed to get married. 167 00:14:56,761 --> 00:14:58,288 She's eating right now. 168 00:15:11,481 --> 00:15:13,801 Ling Long. Have you really thought it through? 169 00:15:13,881 --> 00:15:15,327 No, I'll never understand it. 170 00:15:16,082 --> 00:15:17,082 Then why... 171 00:15:19,841 --> 00:15:22,145 Did you lie to me about the Baihua Sect case too? 172 00:15:25,042 --> 00:15:26,768 So, you are doing it for Zhan Zhao. 173 00:15:27,582 --> 00:15:28,962 You just want me to get married, right? 174 00:15:29,042 --> 00:15:31,402 If it can save Zhan Zhao, then I'll do it. 175 00:15:33,042 --> 00:15:34,641 After eating, I'll pay a visit to Great-Aunt. 176 00:15:34,721 --> 00:15:35,721 Feng. 177 00:15:35,962 --> 00:15:37,104 Go with her. 178 00:15:57,120 --> 00:15:59,120 (Great-Aunt Huo) 179 00:16:04,601 --> 00:16:05,601 Great-Aunt. 180 00:16:06,082 --> 00:16:07,082 Ling Long? 181 00:16:07,881 --> 00:16:09,161 Are you well? 182 00:16:09,241 --> 00:16:10,967 I'm doing fine. 183 00:16:11,282 --> 00:16:14,099 Last time, Feng went to see you. When she got back, she told me 184 00:16:14,190 --> 00:16:15,837 that you've learned a lot. 185 00:16:16,082 --> 00:16:18,807 When I heard that, I was truly happy for you. 186 00:16:19,442 --> 00:16:22,340 Along the way, I've really grown a lot and seen so much. 187 00:16:22,431 --> 00:16:23,631 I even made two good friends. 188 00:16:23,761 --> 00:16:24,761 Really? 189 00:16:25,562 --> 00:16:29,282 This time, I've come back to ask you for a favor, Great-Aunt. 190 00:16:36,042 --> 00:16:37,042 Father. 191 00:16:40,202 --> 00:16:42,008 Shao Ji Zu sent someone to bring us a message. 192 00:16:42,682 --> 00:16:43,877 He said in a few days, 193 00:16:44,521 --> 00:16:46,008 he'll come to take her away. 194 00:16:50,105 --> 00:16:51,510 It's not even the wedding day yet. 195 00:16:51,601 --> 00:16:53,288 How can he take Ling Long to his manor? 196 00:16:54,322 --> 00:16:55,464 Doing things this way, 197 00:16:55,922 --> 00:16:57,993 what about Ling Long's reputation as a young lady? 198 00:16:59,802 --> 00:17:01,025 It's just ridiculous. 199 00:17:01,322 --> 00:17:03,087 This really isn't right. 200 00:17:04,682 --> 00:17:05,864 Keep an eye on her for now, 201 00:17:06,121 --> 00:17:07,511 and we'll figure out what to do next. 202 00:17:07,881 --> 00:17:08,881 Yes, Father. 203 00:17:11,962 --> 00:17:14,722 I can send a message by a carrier pigeon to ask the Baihua Sect 204 00:17:14,802 --> 00:17:16,168 about how to neutralize the poison. 205 00:17:17,641 --> 00:17:18,665 However, 206 00:17:19,282 --> 00:17:20,648 let me give you some advice. 207 00:17:21,162 --> 00:17:23,008 If you can't break free from this engagement, 208 00:17:23,322 --> 00:17:25,528 if you can't escape the fate of being a Huo family daughter, 209 00:17:25,962 --> 00:17:28,128 then don't fall for Zhan Zhao. 210 00:17:34,682 --> 00:17:36,207 The fate of being a Huo family daughter? 211 00:17:37,881 --> 00:17:39,807 Does that mean you and Aunt went through this too? 212 00:17:41,441 --> 00:17:42,767 I always thought 213 00:17:42,881 --> 00:17:45,123 you and Shao Ji Zu were childhood sweethearts 214 00:17:45,234 --> 00:17:46,759 because you met when you were 16. 215 00:17:47,442 --> 00:17:49,561 At least it was better than me and your aunt, 216 00:17:49,641 --> 00:17:52,241 who married total strangers. 217 00:17:52,922 --> 00:17:54,768 But now, it seems 218 00:17:55,202 --> 00:17:57,447 he's not a good match either. 219 00:17:57,841 --> 00:17:59,727 So back then, did Aunt 220 00:18:00,042 --> 00:18:02,162 run away to escape from the marriage too? 221 00:18:02,322 --> 00:18:03,545 She wanted 222 00:18:04,087 --> 00:18:05,574 to escape her fate too. 223 00:18:07,202 --> 00:18:08,224 In the end, 224 00:18:09,802 --> 00:18:11,687 I guess she did escape, in a way. 225 00:18:13,042 --> 00:18:14,561 But the price was 226 00:18:14,641 --> 00:18:17,288 her own life. 227 00:18:24,121 --> 00:18:26,648 The Huo family sacrifices generation after generation of their daughters. 228 00:18:28,682 --> 00:18:30,094 Are we doing these marriage alliances 229 00:18:30,202 --> 00:18:32,905 just to win over the powerful and curry favor with the martial world? 230 00:18:34,922 --> 00:18:36,927 The Xuanqing Sect and the Qingshan Sect 231 00:18:37,562 --> 00:18:39,466 are just two insignificant sects. 232 00:18:39,641 --> 00:18:42,368 The Huo family doesn't need to rely on their influence. 233 00:18:45,281 --> 00:18:48,048 But somehow, these small, insignificant sects 234 00:18:48,402 --> 00:18:50,808 are forcing the Huo family to have no other choice. 235 00:18:51,281 --> 00:18:52,504 The Huo family 236 00:18:52,922 --> 00:18:54,848 didn't pick them for this marriage alliance. 237 00:18:55,801 --> 00:18:56,944 But rather, they 238 00:18:57,321 --> 00:18:58,927 chose the Huo family. 239 00:18:59,521 --> 00:19:01,247 They're all after the Linglong Eye. 240 00:19:04,081 --> 00:19:06,808 The fate of the Huo family women is all tied to the Linglong Eye. 241 00:19:08,682 --> 00:19:11,527 I've heard since I was little that our family had this treasure. 242 00:19:11,801 --> 00:19:13,368 But I've never seen it myself. 243 00:19:14,281 --> 00:19:16,504 What is this Linglong Eye? 244 00:19:19,682 --> 00:19:20,682 My child. 245 00:19:21,561 --> 00:19:24,024 If you've truly decided to break free from your fate, 246 00:19:24,481 --> 00:19:26,967 then the secret of the Linglong Eye has nothing to do with you anymore. 247 00:19:27,602 --> 00:19:29,368 While you were out in the world, 248 00:19:29,922 --> 00:19:31,687 I was worried about your safety, 249 00:19:32,481 --> 00:19:33,767 but more than that, 250 00:19:33,962 --> 00:19:36,007 I was relieved you finally got away. 251 00:19:36,602 --> 00:19:38,487 Since you already escaped, 252 00:19:38,842 --> 00:19:40,447 you shouldn't have come back. 253 00:20:09,202 --> 00:20:10,202 Leave us. 254 00:20:21,346 --> 00:20:22,905 The more stubborn you are, 255 00:20:23,041 --> 00:20:25,161 the less likely Father is to let you go. 256 00:20:25,240 --> 00:20:26,551 You have to go along with him first, 257 00:20:26,642 --> 00:20:28,882 then figure out a way to escape the manor. 258 00:21:01,081 --> 00:21:03,282 I knew all along you'd try to pull something and run away, 259 00:21:03,360 --> 00:21:06,041 But I never thought your brother and your great-aunt would both help you. 260 00:21:06,402 --> 00:21:07,767 What did your great-aunt say to you? 261 00:21:08,041 --> 00:21:09,350 She didn't say anything. 262 00:21:10,922 --> 00:21:13,687 Father, I really don't want to marry Shao Ji Zu. 263 00:21:14,202 --> 00:21:15,721 I never meant to fight you. 264 00:21:15,801 --> 00:21:18,122 Looks like I can only apologize to you later. 265 00:21:45,922 --> 00:21:47,022 Father! 266 00:22:09,721 --> 00:22:12,368 With so many of you here, is there really nothing you can do? 267 00:22:12,800 --> 00:22:14,760 If there really was a cure for the poison, 268 00:22:14,851 --> 00:22:16,410 would we dare keep it from you? 269 00:22:16,521 --> 00:22:18,648 Even Sect Leader Tang can't do anything about it. 270 00:22:19,801 --> 00:22:21,168 Bring me the Dawn-Dusk Cocoon. 271 00:22:21,761 --> 00:22:23,618 You want to use it to make the Naiheyin Pill? 272 00:22:23,962 --> 00:22:27,282 Let me tell you, the Naiheyin Pill can't neutralize Zhan Zhao's poison. 273 00:22:27,362 --> 00:22:30,161 - Besides, you haven't practiced medicine in years. - That's my business! 274 00:22:30,241 --> 00:22:32,481 I can use the herbs I picked however I want to! 275 00:22:32,561 --> 00:22:34,521 Elder Clan Leader! 276 00:22:34,682 --> 00:22:36,182 The head of the family is still alive. 277 00:23:15,882 --> 00:23:17,247 Where did Zhan Zhao go? 278 00:23:20,602 --> 00:23:21,642 I don't know. 279 00:23:21,776 --> 00:23:23,103 He made my life a living hell. 280 00:23:24,962 --> 00:23:26,648 He might as well have just killed me. 281 00:23:27,202 --> 00:23:28,487 Do you really want to die that badly? 282 00:23:29,402 --> 00:23:30,888 Why don't I help you out right now? 283 00:23:33,922 --> 00:23:35,105 You wouldn't dare kill me. 284 00:23:36,602 --> 00:23:38,164 You've searched through every medical book, 285 00:23:38,481 --> 00:23:40,401 but you still haven't found a way to save him, have you? 286 00:23:40,481 --> 00:23:42,007 Hand over the antidote now! 287 00:23:45,521 --> 00:23:47,247 Is that how you ask someone for help? 288 00:23:53,682 --> 00:23:56,967 If I'd known you'd let go of all that hatred for him, 289 00:23:58,321 --> 00:24:00,240 I wouldn't have bothered running away all this time. 290 00:24:00,721 --> 00:24:01,721 Little Seventeenth, 291 00:24:02,241 --> 00:24:03,527 I actually have an idea. 292 00:24:03,922 --> 00:24:05,608 If you get on your knees and beg me right now, 293 00:24:06,521 --> 00:24:07,678 maybe 294 00:24:08,442 --> 00:24:10,207 I'll consider helping you save him. 295 00:24:11,602 --> 00:24:12,790 Even now, 296 00:24:13,721 --> 00:24:15,324 when you're in such a desperate situation, 297 00:24:16,402 --> 00:24:19,464 all you can think about is getting back at me and humiliating me. 298 00:24:22,402 --> 00:24:23,544 I'm not a good person. 299 00:24:25,289 --> 00:24:26,426 But you are. 300 00:24:32,442 --> 00:24:33,767 Kneel and beg me. 301 00:24:35,682 --> 00:24:36,905 I'll help you save him. 302 00:25:10,835 --> 00:25:12,321 A real man never kneels easily. 303 00:25:12,882 --> 00:25:14,408 How could you kneel in front of him? 304 00:25:27,882 --> 00:25:29,130 He's lying to you. 305 00:25:29,402 --> 00:25:31,128 He doesn't have any way to neutralize the poison. 306 00:25:36,922 --> 00:25:38,687 If even the Naiheyin Pill can't neutralize it, 307 00:25:39,202 --> 00:25:41,927 what makes you think he'll have the antidote? 308 00:25:52,520 --> 00:25:54,961 Brother, what does this notice say? 309 00:25:55,041 --> 00:25:57,185 They're going to retry the Jin Xue Wen murder case. 310 00:25:57,276 --> 00:25:58,795 Looks like someone else was the real killer. 311 00:25:59,030 --> 00:26:00,230 Jin Xue Wen? 312 00:26:00,321 --> 00:26:01,961 Wasn't it from 15 years ago? 313 00:26:02,040 --> 00:26:03,880 - It's been so long. - Yes, it's been 15 years. 314 00:26:03,977 --> 00:26:06,211 It's odd that they are reopening a case this old. 315 00:26:06,302 --> 00:26:07,921 What's even stranger is that the accused suspect 316 00:26:08,012 --> 00:26:10,161 is the Jin family head, Jin Zhen Ping. 317 00:26:10,241 --> 00:26:13,190 Isn't the Jin family a family of kind physicians who save people? 318 00:26:13,281 --> 00:26:14,536 Kind physicians? 319 00:26:14,627 --> 00:26:17,641 It's stated here that even the plague from back then will be investigated. 320 00:26:18,034 --> 00:26:20,637 It probably has something to do with the Jin family. 321 00:26:20,761 --> 00:26:22,048 You're all missing the point. 322 00:26:22,481 --> 00:26:24,552 The notice states that the Jin Xue Wen case 323 00:26:24,643 --> 00:26:26,087 has led to a bunch of wrongful convictions. 324 00:26:26,178 --> 00:26:28,741 The court is sending an imperial envoy to Xiangyang to investigate it. 325 00:26:29,162 --> 00:26:31,481 Now this is really something you don't see every day. 326 00:26:31,751 --> 00:26:33,637 Look, that's Jin Zhen Ping! 327 00:26:41,884 --> 00:26:43,150 He totally deserves it! 328 00:26:43,241 --> 00:26:45,562 Third is young and accomplished, smart and steady, 329 00:26:45,642 --> 00:26:47,042 a once-in-a-century talent. 330 00:26:47,122 --> 00:26:50,048 Third is young and steady, a once-in-a-century genius. 331 00:26:50,402 --> 00:26:51,727 Have you seen Third? 332 00:26:52,320 --> 00:26:54,988 - Mr. Xu. - Have you seen Third? 333 00:26:55,345 --> 00:26:57,271 - Mr. Xu! - He's a once-in-a-century genius. 334 00:26:57,362 --> 00:26:59,882 Third is young and accomplished, smart and steady, 335 00:26:59,973 --> 00:27:01,379 a once-in-a-century talent. 336 00:27:01,602 --> 00:27:05,322 - Mr. Xu! - Third is young and accomplished, smart and steady... 337 00:27:05,402 --> 00:27:06,544 Mr. Xu! 338 00:27:37,801 --> 00:27:38,801 This is for you. 339 00:27:39,561 --> 00:27:41,761 Do you think I'm a kid? Why do I want to play this? 340 00:27:42,801 --> 00:27:44,561 Haven't you always wanted an eagle? 341 00:27:47,801 --> 00:27:49,368 It's way worse than the one my brother made. 342 00:27:51,922 --> 00:27:53,522 Don't complain when it's free. 343 00:27:53,602 --> 00:27:54,842 Let it fly up in the sky, 344 00:27:54,922 --> 00:27:58,105 and all your worries and bad luck will just disappear. 345 00:27:59,442 --> 00:28:01,682 I'm not a kid anymore. Do you think I'd believe that? 346 00:28:02,642 --> 00:28:03,888 If I let it fly up, 347 00:28:04,321 --> 00:28:05,767 will your poison be neutralized? 348 00:28:15,162 --> 00:28:17,001 What is this? Syrup water? 349 00:28:17,962 --> 00:28:20,241 You're still hurt. So you can't drink alcohol. 350 00:28:36,281 --> 00:28:37,281 This is yours. 351 00:28:41,160 --> 00:28:43,560 When you risked everything to return to the capital to see the emperor, 352 00:28:43,721 --> 00:28:45,727 you didn't really believe there would be justice, right? 353 00:28:48,081 --> 00:28:50,744 Why didn't you keep putting your faith in this sword in your hand? 354 00:28:54,162 --> 00:28:55,224 I used to believe in it. 355 00:28:56,081 --> 00:28:57,608 But are we always right? 356 00:28:58,362 --> 00:28:59,681 Not everyone 357 00:28:59,761 --> 00:29:02,024 have martial arts skills like us. 358 00:29:02,442 --> 00:29:05,247 What can most ordinary people believe in? 359 00:29:05,561 --> 00:29:06,585 What can they hope for? 360 00:29:08,202 --> 00:29:09,848 I still want to try to believe 361 00:29:10,761 --> 00:29:12,168 that what they believe in 362 00:29:13,001 --> 00:29:14,024 and what they hope for 363 00:29:14,241 --> 00:29:16,207 are real in this world. 364 00:29:21,761 --> 00:29:22,825 Try to believe? 365 00:29:24,801 --> 00:29:25,801 Yes. 366 00:29:26,882 --> 00:29:27,944 Try to believe. 367 00:29:29,442 --> 00:29:30,625 Or maybe we're just afraid not to. 368 00:29:36,402 --> 00:29:38,727 If there's really no justice left in this world, 369 00:29:40,561 --> 00:29:41,834 isn't that just tragic? 370 00:29:43,241 --> 00:29:44,848 Even though sometimes believing 371 00:29:45,362 --> 00:29:46,808 feels like a gamble. 372 00:29:51,561 --> 00:29:52,561 Zhan Zhao, 373 00:29:52,800 --> 00:29:53,920 stand up and answer. 374 00:29:58,041 --> 00:29:59,261 Your Majesty, 375 00:30:00,682 --> 00:30:02,687 if I only focused on the Xiangyang Prince's case, 376 00:30:03,202 --> 00:30:05,608 and turned a blind eye to the people's suffering, 377 00:30:06,481 --> 00:30:09,007 or even sacrificed the justice of the people of Xiangzhou, 378 00:30:09,561 --> 00:30:11,128 just to make my own investigation easier, 379 00:30:11,442 --> 00:30:13,088 how would I be any different 380 00:30:14,281 --> 00:30:15,504 from those corrupt officials? 381 00:30:17,202 --> 00:30:18,202 Your Majesty, 382 00:30:18,481 --> 00:30:20,808 the people of Xiangzhou have suffered long enough. 383 00:30:21,162 --> 00:30:23,105 We can't let them keep suffering any longer. 384 00:30:39,442 --> 00:30:40,442 Stand up. 385 00:30:48,321 --> 00:30:49,511 Take your chess piece. 386 00:30:53,642 --> 00:30:55,048 If you have more pieces 387 00:30:56,402 --> 00:30:57,767 than I do, 388 00:30:58,081 --> 00:30:59,608 then I'll grant your request. 389 00:31:14,001 --> 00:31:15,122 But luckily, 390 00:31:16,081 --> 00:31:17,320 this time, 391 00:31:18,241 --> 00:31:19,345 I won the gamble. 392 00:31:22,241 --> 00:31:23,433 You make it sound easy. 393 00:31:24,162 --> 00:31:27,848 But to me, your trip to the capital this time was pretty risky. 394 00:31:30,001 --> 00:31:31,481 There's still something I don't understand. 395 00:31:31,962 --> 00:31:33,727 When you took Jin Zhen Ping to the Yecha Temple, 396 00:31:34,281 --> 00:31:35,848 you clearly intended to kill him. 397 00:31:37,481 --> 00:31:39,161 Why did you change your mind at the last moment? 398 00:31:41,721 --> 00:31:42,721 I couldn't accept it. 399 00:31:46,761 --> 00:31:48,944 I couldn't let Jin Zhen Ping just die like that. 400 00:31:49,761 --> 00:31:50,984 What you get with a sword 401 00:31:51,682 --> 00:31:53,287 is only justice for the living, 402 00:31:53,962 --> 00:31:55,447 not for the dead. 403 00:32:01,882 --> 00:32:03,247 The innocence of the dead 404 00:32:03,442 --> 00:32:05,648 must be like a kite flying in the sky, 405 00:32:06,202 --> 00:32:07,447 seen by everyone. 406 00:32:11,241 --> 00:32:12,425 Isn't this outcome 407 00:32:12,842 --> 00:32:15,048 better than just killing 408 00:32:15,561 --> 00:32:16,744 Jin Zhen Ping outright? 409 00:32:25,122 --> 00:32:26,264 I think I get it now. 410 00:32:28,682 --> 00:32:30,848 It's not like you are loyal to the court. 411 00:32:31,281 --> 00:32:32,441 You are using it. 412 00:32:32,521 --> 00:32:33,521 Young Master. 413 00:32:34,362 --> 00:32:35,362 Young Master. 414 00:32:39,321 --> 00:32:41,201 - Young Master, you're finally back. - Smart Guy. 415 00:32:41,281 --> 00:32:42,593 I brought you pastries 416 00:32:42,683 --> 00:32:44,624 from the Kaifeng Tribunal when I returned to the capital. 417 00:32:44,720 --> 00:32:46,440 You can have them when you get back to the inn. 418 00:32:46,545 --> 00:32:48,230 Why didn't you take me with you to the capital? 419 00:32:48,321 --> 00:32:49,808 I really miss Zhang Long and Zhao Hu. 420 00:32:50,682 --> 00:32:52,825 You miss them? They miss you too. 421 00:32:53,202 --> 00:32:54,362 Once we're done with this job, 422 00:32:54,922 --> 00:32:55,984 we can go back to the capital. 423 00:33:03,962 --> 00:33:05,882 When I return, I'll order the Imperial Medical Academy 424 00:33:05,962 --> 00:33:07,612 to find an antidote for you as soon as possible. 425 00:33:08,041 --> 00:33:09,176 Thank you, Your Highness. 426 00:33:09,442 --> 00:33:10,442 You're welcome. 427 00:33:11,521 --> 00:33:12,521 As for Siming, 428 00:33:13,081 --> 00:33:15,001 the people I sent out earlier reported back 429 00:33:15,081 --> 00:33:17,065 that they found tracks of him in Wanshan County. 430 00:33:17,642 --> 00:33:18,825 I checked his background. 431 00:33:19,202 --> 00:33:21,682 He really did work in Wanshan County as a clerk. 432 00:33:23,521 --> 00:33:24,818 Your Highness. 433 00:33:29,801 --> 00:33:32,687 Your Highness, please don't take Zhao Zhi Er back to the capital. 434 00:33:33,122 --> 00:33:34,522 Without him here, 435 00:33:34,602 --> 00:33:36,282 we won't be able to keep investigating. 436 00:33:36,362 --> 00:33:38,161 Why can't you investigate without him? 437 00:33:38,241 --> 00:33:39,762 After my young master is poisoned, 438 00:33:39,842 --> 00:33:41,287 I've been feeling down and gloomy. 439 00:33:41,521 --> 00:33:42,882 If Zhao Zhi Er leaves too, 440 00:33:42,962 --> 00:33:45,368 my life here will be totally joyless. 441 00:33:45,761 --> 00:33:48,447 Then I'm afraid I won't be able to take good care of my young master. 442 00:33:48,761 --> 00:33:50,287 Wouldn't that affect the investigation? 443 00:33:51,080 --> 00:33:52,160 Fine. 444 00:33:52,241 --> 00:33:54,967 Since you're now a key member here, you can stay a bit longer. 445 00:33:55,801 --> 00:33:58,487 Remember, don't cause trouble for Officer Zhan. 446 00:33:58,922 --> 00:34:00,608 Yes, Your Highness. Don't worry. 447 00:34:02,962 --> 00:34:03,962 Ling Long. 448 00:34:04,561 --> 00:34:05,561 Aunt. 449 00:34:06,642 --> 00:34:08,088 I called you here today 450 00:34:08,481 --> 00:34:11,385 because Si Yuan left something for me to give to you. 451 00:34:14,481 --> 00:34:15,850 This belonged to your aunt. 452 00:34:16,321 --> 00:34:18,082 When she first came to town years ago, 453 00:34:18,162 --> 00:34:20,128 I remember seeing her carry it with her. 454 00:34:20,842 --> 00:34:23,967 After she passed away, it disappeared. 455 00:34:24,761 --> 00:34:25,984 A few days ago, 456 00:34:26,162 --> 00:34:29,048 Si Yuan had the servants retrieve it from Shengyun Manor. 457 00:34:29,481 --> 00:34:30,544 That's when I realized 458 00:34:30,761 --> 00:34:32,568 it was actually taken by Jiao Chao Gui. 459 00:34:33,041 --> 00:34:34,842 This crack on the chest 460 00:34:34,922 --> 00:34:37,905 must be from when he tried to cut it open with a sword. 461 00:34:38,202 --> 00:34:40,048 Si Yuan had a craftsman repair it, 462 00:34:40,642 --> 00:34:42,408 but this is the best they could do. 463 00:34:56,402 --> 00:34:57,927 The letters left at He Bo's manor 464 00:34:58,040 --> 00:34:59,640 must have been written to him by someone else. 465 00:35:00,162 --> 00:35:02,385 In those letters, there are three different seals. 466 00:35:08,241 --> 00:35:09,241 Aunt. 467 00:35:09,705 --> 00:35:11,306 Did my aunt ever tell you 468 00:35:11,400 --> 00:35:13,960 where she went before she came to Tanxi Town? 469 00:35:15,882 --> 00:35:17,368 I think she said 470 00:35:18,761 --> 00:35:20,408 she'd been to Wanshan County. 471 00:35:21,962 --> 00:35:24,088 The Huo family doesn't have any relatives in Wanshan County. 472 00:35:24,402 --> 00:35:25,562 But my Great-Aunt said 473 00:35:25,642 --> 00:35:28,282 the Lin family of the Qingshan Sect wanted to marry into the Huo family. 474 00:35:28,362 --> 00:35:31,088 Maybe my aunt went to Wanshan County to break off the engagement. 475 00:35:31,321 --> 00:35:33,065 Could it be she took this from the Lin family? 476 00:35:36,281 --> 00:35:37,426 That's possible. 477 00:35:37,642 --> 00:35:39,122 Young Master, the case is solved. 478 00:35:39,202 --> 00:35:40,224 And I finally figured it out. 479 00:35:40,561 --> 00:35:41,831 Before this, we didn't know 480 00:35:41,922 --> 00:35:44,464 how Aunt Huo learned the details about the plague. 481 00:35:44,600 --> 00:35:46,802 Now we know the Lin family might be connected to Prince Xiangyang. 482 00:35:46,893 --> 00:35:48,653 And Aunt Huo visited the Lin family, 483 00:35:48,762 --> 00:35:51,168 So maybe she found out about it from the Lin family. 484 00:35:56,481 --> 00:35:57,776 Let's go to Wanshan County. 485 00:35:58,081 --> 00:35:59,807 Are we really going to Wanshan County? 486 00:36:00,120 --> 00:36:01,760 Let's just go there. Why are you whining? 487 00:36:01,842 --> 00:36:05,367 You don't know it, but Wanshan County has a pretty bad reputation. 488 00:36:06,402 --> 00:36:09,585 A few years ago, I traveled with His Highness and visited Wanshan County. 489 00:36:09,802 --> 00:36:11,648 There were beggars everywhere in the streets. 490 00:36:12,242 --> 00:36:13,707 His Highness tried to give them alms, 491 00:36:13,842 --> 00:36:15,561 but we got mobbed and chased down. 492 00:36:15,641 --> 00:36:17,162 We barely managed to escape. 493 00:36:17,242 --> 00:36:19,344 Even when I think about it now, I still get chills about it. 494 00:36:20,242 --> 00:36:22,441 Let's go. We need to get ready. 495 00:36:22,521 --> 00:36:24,682 Let's prepare some plain clothes for everyone first. 496 00:36:24,762 --> 00:36:26,500 And some food, too. Come on. 497 00:36:28,842 --> 00:36:29,842 Bai. 498 00:36:30,201 --> 00:36:32,161 Are you already in disguise? 499 00:36:32,362 --> 00:36:34,202 You just have to dress in simple clothes. 500 00:36:34,282 --> 00:36:35,384 No need to go overboard. 501 00:36:35,762 --> 00:36:36,998 What nonsense are you talking about? 502 00:36:37,282 --> 00:36:39,481 Zhu Zi, from now on, 503 00:36:39,561 --> 00:36:41,322 watering this plant is your job. 504 00:36:41,402 --> 00:36:43,344 If you can't keep it alive, I'll hold you responsible. 505 00:36:43,842 --> 00:36:45,468 Let's go. Hurry up. 506 00:36:48,161 --> 00:36:49,161 What is that? 507 00:36:50,402 --> 00:36:52,641 Once it's grown, I'll tell you the answer. 508 00:36:55,040 --> 00:36:56,160 What are you laughing at? 509 00:36:56,242 --> 00:36:58,442 The Sleek Rat has transformed into a gardener. 510 00:36:58,882 --> 00:37:00,287 Can't I laugh at that? 511 00:37:37,842 --> 00:37:38,842 Your Highness, 512 00:37:39,161 --> 00:37:42,247 the names from the ledger are all here. 513 00:38:10,842 --> 00:38:13,568 You have a great memory. 514 00:38:14,442 --> 00:38:17,977 I'm just doing my best to serve you, Your Highness. 515 00:38:18,161 --> 00:38:21,048 This time, I sent my men to bring you back to the manor. 516 00:38:22,242 --> 00:38:25,407 It means I won't be too harsh on you. 517 00:38:26,722 --> 00:38:28,692 So just settle in without worries. 518 00:38:28,800 --> 00:38:32,645 You'll have plenty of chances to prove yourself. 519 00:38:39,402 --> 00:38:40,402 Thank you, 520 00:38:41,242 --> 00:38:42,928 Your Highness! 521 00:38:43,521 --> 00:38:46,968 I'll give my all to serve Your Highness's cause! 522 00:38:50,521 --> 00:38:51,521 Your Highness, 523 00:38:51,762 --> 00:38:53,001 I heard that 524 00:38:53,081 --> 00:38:56,407 Zhan Zhao and his men are already heading toward Wanshan County. 525 00:38:56,681 --> 00:38:58,441 I've made some arrangements as well, 526 00:38:58,521 --> 00:39:01,128 hoping to lend Dong Jun a hand. 527 00:39:02,681 --> 00:39:04,802 Stand up and leave. 528 00:39:09,121 --> 00:39:10,121 Yes, Your Highness. 529 00:39:18,762 --> 00:39:19,824 Your Highness, 530 00:39:20,681 --> 00:39:22,367 I'll take my leave now. 531 00:39:29,201 --> 00:39:30,201 Your Highness, 532 00:39:30,402 --> 00:39:34,048 what Siming just said was truly heartfelt. 533 00:39:35,161 --> 00:39:36,847 The officials on this alliance list 534 00:39:37,282 --> 00:39:40,648 only serve us because they're bound by the ledger. 535 00:39:44,282 --> 00:39:45,639 And yet, it was him 536 00:39:46,802 --> 00:39:49,847 who destroyed the very foundation he built. 537 00:39:51,001 --> 00:39:52,608 Now, my nephew 538 00:39:52,882 --> 00:39:56,608 has already started targeting the people on the list. 539 00:39:57,362 --> 00:40:00,001 His plan in Wanshan County 540 00:40:00,081 --> 00:40:01,699 was no secret to me. 541 00:40:01,882 --> 00:40:03,968 There's nothing clever about it. 542 00:40:05,962 --> 00:40:07,928 Luckily, we have Dong Jun. 543 00:40:08,161 --> 00:40:09,847 He can keep things under control. 544 00:40:10,121 --> 00:40:11,121 Yes. 545 00:40:11,641 --> 00:40:13,048 Your Highness, please be assured. 546 00:40:13,242 --> 00:40:15,207 With Shan Gui and Dong Jun there, 547 00:40:15,641 --> 00:40:18,081 our plan there will be rock solid. 548 00:40:18,161 --> 00:40:19,161 Rock solid? 549 00:40:20,081 --> 00:40:23,327 Zhan Zhao has already ruined half of my territory! 550 00:40:25,282 --> 00:40:26,282 Alright. 551 00:40:27,001 --> 00:40:28,025 Hey, Blackie. 552 00:40:28,882 --> 00:40:30,128 We should 553 00:40:30,362 --> 00:40:33,048 stop focusing only on the Central Plains, right? 554 00:40:35,442 --> 00:40:36,847 Maybe we should 555 00:40:38,001 --> 00:40:41,076 shift our sights toward the northwest. 556 00:40:44,121 --> 00:40:46,807 What's your plan, Your Highness? 557 00:40:47,201 --> 00:40:50,207 That letter Liu Hong Yi intercepted earlier 558 00:40:51,041 --> 00:40:52,767 was a generous gift from them. 559 00:40:53,722 --> 00:40:57,168 So let's return the favor. 560 00:40:57,561 --> 00:41:00,224 Let's prepare some gifts for them. 561 00:41:01,481 --> 00:41:02,887 Who knows. Maybe one day 562 00:41:03,282 --> 00:41:06,528 they might actually be of help to us. 563 00:41:08,282 --> 00:41:10,442 Understood. I'll take care of it right away. 564 00:41:10,532 --> 00:41:12,532 (Wanshan County) 565 00:41:24,041 --> 00:41:25,041 Zhao Zhi Er, 566 00:41:25,561 --> 00:41:27,968 is this what you called a barren and harsh place? 567 00:41:28,802 --> 00:41:30,367 Are we at the wrong place? 568 00:41:32,402 --> 00:41:34,921 This place is surrounded by mountains on three sides. It lacks farmland. 569 00:41:35,402 --> 00:41:37,904 There's nothing here but weeds and rocks. 570 00:41:38,442 --> 00:41:41,048 Looks like it really was a poor backwater back in the day. 571 00:41:42,762 --> 00:41:44,648 But now, to see such a bustling marketplace here 572 00:41:45,041 --> 00:41:46,287 means the local officials 573 00:41:46,481 --> 00:41:48,168 have really turned things around. 574 00:41:49,641 --> 00:41:51,048 Whose coin pouch is this? 575 00:41:51,481 --> 00:41:52,521 Is this yours? 576 00:41:52,601 --> 00:41:54,041 - No. - No. 577 00:41:54,922 --> 00:41:56,247 Has anyone lost a coin pouch? 578 00:41:58,362 --> 00:41:59,608 Is this yours? 579 00:42:00,681 --> 00:42:02,407 If no one claims it, I'll hang it here. 580 00:42:10,322 --> 00:42:12,762 I've only read about lost items never getting stolen in books. 581 00:42:13,240 --> 00:42:14,727 Today, I've seen it with my own eyes. 582 00:42:21,280 --> 00:42:23,187 (Wanted) 583 00:42:23,362 --> 00:42:25,922 Is this Mo Dao? 584 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,040 That's interesting. 585 00:42:27,121 --> 00:42:28,882 The Xiuluo Sect works for Prince Xiangyang. 586 00:42:28,962 --> 00:42:30,041 For the magistrate to do this, 587 00:42:30,121 --> 00:42:31,961 he's clearly going up against Prince Xiangyang. 588 00:42:32,041 --> 00:42:34,311 Yes. He actually put out a wanted poster of the Xiuluo Sect. 589 00:42:34,402 --> 00:42:35,546 That's gutsy. 590 00:42:35,922 --> 00:42:37,847 With so few county staff, 591 00:42:37,962 --> 00:42:39,327 can he really take on the Xiuluo Sect? 592 00:42:40,402 --> 00:42:42,528 I can tell you guys aren't from around here. 593 00:42:42,802 --> 00:42:44,921 You don't know how tough our Magistrate Hu is. 594 00:42:45,001 --> 00:42:46,327 Since he took office, 595 00:42:46,561 --> 00:42:48,367 all the mountain bandits and bullies nearby 596 00:42:48,681 --> 00:42:50,407 no matter how vicious they were, 597 00:42:50,681 --> 00:42:52,287 had all been dealt with. 598 00:42:52,641 --> 00:42:55,478 That notice is already old news. 599 00:42:55,641 --> 00:42:58,327 The Xiuluo Sect took off a long time ago. 600 00:42:58,641 --> 00:43:01,968 They wouldn't dare show up in Wanshan County and stir up trouble. 601 00:43:02,842 --> 00:43:03,842 Elder, 602 00:43:04,001 --> 00:43:06,807 do you know where the Lin family of the Qingshan Sect lives?