1 00:01:26,400 --> 00:01:30,920 The Scholar and the Emperor 2 00:01:43,880 --> 00:01:45,240 Most guests who come here 3 00:01:46,240 --> 00:01:47,760 either have money but no looks, 4 00:01:48,320 --> 00:01:49,280 and are unbearably vulgar, 5 00:01:50,120 --> 00:01:51,720 or have looks but no money, 6 00:01:53,040 --> 00:01:54,600 with barely a coin to their name. 7 00:01:54,680 --> 00:01:58,000 It is rare to meet a gentleman 8 00:01:58,760 --> 00:02:00,760 who has both wealth and looks. 9 00:02:01,600 --> 00:02:02,640 I don't believe that. 10 00:02:03,800 --> 00:02:06,600 I hear Lady Xiangning's admirers 11 00:02:06,680 --> 00:02:07,720 are all rich or powerful. 12 00:02:09,640 --> 00:02:12,920 Even the notorious leader of the Tiger's Roar Gang 13 00:02:13,000 --> 00:02:14,800 is utterly bewitched by you 14 00:02:14,880 --> 00:02:16,400 and often comes to support you. 15 00:02:17,400 --> 00:02:20,880 The court has put a ten-thousand-tael bounty on that villain. 16 00:02:21,160 --> 00:02:22,600 If I knew him, 17 00:02:22,680 --> 00:02:24,000 I'd be rich already. 18 00:02:28,800 --> 00:02:31,200 Lady Xiangning is both gifted and beautiful. 19 00:02:32,040 --> 00:02:33,680 If he truly cared for you, 20 00:02:34,520 --> 00:02:36,520 he would never leave you at Wanxiang House. 21 00:02:37,360 --> 00:02:38,480 Were it me, 22 00:02:39,320 --> 00:02:41,040 I would build you a golden chamber 23 00:02:41,120 --> 00:02:42,240 and keep you all to myself. 24 00:02:44,560 --> 00:02:46,000 To be honest, 25 00:02:46,080 --> 00:02:47,920 I saw the portrait on the wall. 26 00:02:48,720 --> 00:02:51,560 That gang leader is quite handsome. 27 00:02:52,200 --> 00:02:53,680 Had I ever seen him, 28 00:02:53,760 --> 00:02:54,760 I would never forget him. 29 00:02:57,160 --> 00:02:59,840 But by comparison, 30 00:03:00,320 --> 00:03:02,800 you are far more delectable. 31 00:03:02,880 --> 00:03:03,840 You truly 32 00:03:04,680 --> 00:03:06,360 delight me. 33 00:03:07,360 --> 00:03:09,680 But whether I may leave with you tonight 34 00:03:10,840 --> 00:03:11,920 still depends… 35 00:03:17,440 --> 00:03:18,400 Who is it? 36 00:03:26,200 --> 00:03:27,560 Young Master He. 37 00:03:29,480 --> 00:03:30,880 So you two gentlemen know each other. 38 00:03:35,560 --> 00:03:37,040 We agreed that tonight 39 00:03:37,120 --> 00:03:38,520 Lady Xiangning would be mine. 40 00:03:39,520 --> 00:03:41,560 Is this how Wanxiang House does business? 41 00:03:43,560 --> 00:03:45,440 There must have been a mistake. 42 00:03:45,520 --> 00:03:48,160 But seeing such a fine gentleman, 43 00:03:48,720 --> 00:03:50,320 I find it 44 00:03:50,400 --> 00:03:51,720 hard to refuse. 45 00:03:54,200 --> 00:03:55,360 I 46 00:03:57,880 --> 00:03:59,960 will add another hundred taels. 47 00:04:00,440 --> 00:04:02,360 How generous you are, handsome sir. 48 00:04:03,120 --> 00:04:05,320 Now I truly cannot choose. 49 00:04:06,480 --> 00:04:08,680 Aren't you arranging a marriage, Young Master He? 50 00:04:08,760 --> 00:04:11,560 How do you have time to fight me over a lady at Wanxiang House? 51 00:04:11,640 --> 00:04:12,640 You misunderstand, Young Master Meng. 52 00:04:13,280 --> 00:04:14,760 I have never discussed marriage. 53 00:04:14,840 --> 00:04:16,440 As for why I came here, 54 00:04:16,520 --> 00:04:18,640 surely you know it well. 55 00:04:18,720 --> 00:04:20,880 Why must you two compete? 56 00:04:20,960 --> 00:04:22,240 Why not 57 00:04:22,320 --> 00:04:23,360 share my company? 58 00:04:24,200 --> 00:04:25,400 But today, 59 00:04:25,480 --> 00:04:27,120 I am feeling rather weary. 60 00:04:27,200 --> 00:04:28,680 Does Wanxiang House 61 00:04:28,760 --> 00:04:30,560 have anything to restore one's vigor 62 00:04:30,640 --> 00:04:32,160 and heighten the pleasure? 63 00:04:35,000 --> 00:04:37,280 You are in the prime of youth, 64 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:38,600 full of vigor. 65 00:04:38,680 --> 00:04:40,440 Why would you need such stimulants? 66 00:04:41,280 --> 00:04:44,960 You are not like those rich young men who look good but lack stamina. 67 00:04:45,320 --> 00:04:47,920 They rely on Infinity Pills for their pleasure. 68 00:04:48,320 --> 00:04:49,200 But you 69 00:04:49,720 --> 00:04:50,960 need no such thing. 70 00:04:53,120 --> 00:04:55,480 The name Infinity Pill 71 00:04:55,560 --> 00:04:57,120 has piqued my interest. 72 00:04:57,480 --> 00:04:59,000 Does Wanxiang House really have them? 73 00:05:01,000 --> 00:05:03,360 So the handsome gentleman is interested. 74 00:05:04,200 --> 00:05:06,280 But to tell you the truth, 75 00:05:06,920 --> 00:05:08,800 Infinity Pills are rare now, 76 00:05:08,880 --> 00:05:10,320 and no amount of money can buy them. 77 00:05:11,520 --> 00:05:13,640 Wanxiang House has none left. 78 00:05:14,880 --> 00:05:17,280 Do you think we cannot afford them? 79 00:05:18,120 --> 00:05:20,600 Today, I insist on buying a few to try. 80 00:05:21,680 --> 00:05:23,840 You are indeed exceedingly wealthy. 81 00:05:23,920 --> 00:05:26,720 But the last batch of Infinity Pills 82 00:05:26,800 --> 00:05:28,120 was used up three days ago. 83 00:05:28,200 --> 00:05:30,160 When might we get to try them? 84 00:05:31,480 --> 00:05:32,880 In another month, 85 00:05:32,960 --> 00:05:35,560 you two new patrons can wait for the next batch. 86 00:05:36,840 --> 00:05:38,560 But the price 87 00:05:38,640 --> 00:05:40,360 will be higher. 88 00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:42,320 We have to wait that long? 89 00:05:43,720 --> 00:05:46,480 Then tell us where the Infinity Pills come from. 90 00:05:47,320 --> 00:05:48,760 Please forgive us, honored guests. 91 00:05:49,600 --> 00:05:51,840 It is my fault for failing to manage this place. 92 00:05:51,920 --> 00:05:53,560 My staff were careless 93 00:05:53,640 --> 00:05:55,320 and posted Xiangning's plaque twice. 94 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,440 Your payment 95 00:05:57,520 --> 00:05:59,200 was meant for Nannan's performance. 96 00:05:59,280 --> 00:06:00,680 As for Xiangning, 97 00:06:00,760 --> 00:06:02,360 she already has an appointment with a regular patron. 98 00:06:02,920 --> 00:06:05,240 I will take you both to Nannan. 99 00:06:05,800 --> 00:06:07,320 I will pay double. 100 00:06:07,400 --> 00:06:08,360 Young Master, 101 00:06:08,440 --> 00:06:11,000 Wanxiang House has failed you tonight. 102 00:06:11,080 --> 00:06:12,360 We will not take 103 00:06:12,440 --> 00:06:13,800 a single coin. 104 00:06:14,280 --> 00:06:15,880 Consider it 105 00:06:15,960 --> 00:06:17,120 our apology to you both. 106 00:06:18,440 --> 00:06:20,720 But the rules of this house cannot be broken. 107 00:06:21,960 --> 00:06:22,960 Xiangning. 108 00:06:23,520 --> 00:06:24,640 Go to the west wing. 109 00:06:29,360 --> 00:06:30,320 Forget it. 110 00:06:30,840 --> 00:06:33,200 We are not men who force a sale. 111 00:06:34,760 --> 00:06:35,600 Young Master He, 112 00:06:36,400 --> 00:06:38,880 let us seek amusement elsewhere. 113 00:06:43,240 --> 00:06:44,080 Madam, 114 00:06:45,120 --> 00:06:47,000 if you like it here, 115 00:06:47,080 --> 00:06:48,680 next time you need not 116 00:06:48,760 --> 00:06:50,160 trouble yourself with a disguise. 117 00:06:50,840 --> 00:06:51,960 Our house 118 00:06:52,040 --> 00:06:52,960 welcomes both men and women. 119 00:06:54,360 --> 00:06:55,560 Come again, 120 00:06:55,640 --> 00:06:56,520 and I will have Xiangning 121 00:06:56,600 --> 00:06:58,160 personally apologize to you. 122 00:06:58,960 --> 00:06:59,800 Very well. 123 00:07:10,400 --> 00:07:12,040 Young Master Meng looks truly dashing. 124 00:07:13,000 --> 00:07:14,440 It seems dressing as a man 125 00:07:14,520 --> 00:07:15,480 has become second nature to you. 126 00:07:17,920 --> 00:07:18,800 Naturally. 127 00:07:20,400 --> 00:07:22,360 Why did Your Majesty come to Wanxiang House today? 128 00:07:23,280 --> 00:07:25,880 Di Nian and Zhishu told me about the Infinity Pills. 129 00:07:26,560 --> 00:07:27,840 This bustling night market, 130 00:07:27,920 --> 00:07:29,040 where the people live and work in peace, 131 00:07:29,120 --> 00:07:30,600 has always been what I desire. 132 00:07:31,360 --> 00:07:33,720 But Ling Yunfei is like a specter haunting this market, 133 00:07:34,280 --> 00:07:36,680 ready to tear apart this prosperity at any moment. 134 00:07:37,240 --> 00:07:38,480 Judging from Xiangning's reaction, 135 00:07:38,560 --> 00:07:40,040 she does not seem to know Ling Yunfei. 136 00:07:40,640 --> 00:07:42,200 But from what she just said, 137 00:07:42,280 --> 00:07:43,720 the next batch of Infinity Pills 138 00:07:43,800 --> 00:07:45,160 will soon arrive at Wanxiang House. 139 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,520 If they are tied to the Tiger's Roar Gang, 140 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:49,600 we can use this chance to capture Ling Yunfei. 141 00:07:50,200 --> 00:07:51,640 If the Infinity Pills spread, 142 00:07:51,720 --> 00:07:53,640 they will throw all Daning into chaos. 143 00:07:53,720 --> 00:07:55,880 We must stop Ling Yunfei's scheme as soon as possible. 144 00:07:56,520 --> 00:07:57,480 Rest assured, Your Majesty. 145 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:59,240 I will do everything in my power 146 00:08:00,080 --> 00:08:01,440 to protect this age of peace. 147 00:08:04,800 --> 00:08:05,640 I believe in you. 148 00:08:07,800 --> 00:08:10,160 But danger lurks everywhere and hidden currents are stirring. 149 00:08:10,800 --> 00:08:12,000 I will face it 150 00:08:12,800 --> 00:08:13,720 together with you. 151 00:08:18,200 --> 00:08:19,040 By the way, 152 00:08:19,640 --> 00:08:21,320 I bestowed a marriage upon the Wen family today. 153 00:08:21,400 --> 00:08:23,560 -Congratulations, Your Majesty. -You should congratulate the Left Chancellor. 154 00:08:24,880 --> 00:08:26,680 The Xu and Wen families have always been close. 155 00:08:26,760 --> 00:08:28,920 The Left Chancellor's son and the Wen family's daughter 156 00:08:29,000 --> 00:08:30,880 are well matched in status 157 00:08:30,960 --> 00:08:31,920 and make a fine pair. 158 00:08:34,760 --> 00:08:36,320 Your Majesty is truly 159 00:08:37,080 --> 00:08:38,280 wicked. 160 00:08:40,080 --> 00:08:41,400 Then tell me, 161 00:08:42,640 --> 00:08:43,680 do you like my arrangement? 162 00:08:47,360 --> 00:08:48,440 What does that have to do with me? 163 00:08:59,640 --> 00:09:02,040 Sugar candy! Delicious sugar candy! 164 00:09:02,760 --> 00:09:03,800 Come, gentlemen. 165 00:09:03,880 --> 00:09:05,720 Our sugar candy is made from a secret recipe. 166 00:09:06,200 --> 00:09:08,000 Sweet and delicious, with a lingering flavor. 167 00:09:08,240 --> 00:09:09,120 Have a taste. 168 00:09:11,640 --> 00:09:12,600 Why did I never see this food 169 00:09:13,200 --> 00:09:14,520 when I was in Shazhou? 170 00:09:15,200 --> 00:09:17,840 Shazhou's food is very different from the capital's. 171 00:09:19,160 --> 00:09:20,120 Two, please. 172 00:10:34,080 --> 00:10:35,160 So sweet. 173 00:10:38,080 --> 00:10:38,920 So sweet. 174 00:10:42,080 --> 00:10:43,720 I meant the sugar candy. 175 00:10:43,800 --> 00:10:44,920 So did I. 176 00:11:01,600 --> 00:11:03,960 -Young Master He. -Lady Situ. 177 00:11:06,400 --> 00:11:08,000 Lady Meng looks exceptionally handsome 178 00:11:08,080 --> 00:11:09,080 even dressed as a man. 179 00:11:09,160 --> 00:11:10,840 Would you two care 180 00:11:10,920 --> 00:11:13,200 to sit with me at Huiyin House tonight? 181 00:11:53,600 --> 00:11:54,480 Gladly. 182 00:11:55,840 --> 00:11:57,040 I never expected Lord Meng 183 00:11:57,120 --> 00:11:59,000 and Lady Situ to be so familiar. 184 00:11:59,560 --> 00:12:01,280 You can even perform in harmony 185 00:12:01,360 --> 00:12:02,240 a song few people know. 186 00:12:02,800 --> 00:12:03,800 I am quite surprised. 187 00:12:04,640 --> 00:12:06,800 Do you two share some past connection? 188 00:12:06,880 --> 00:12:08,040 It is strange. 189 00:12:08,760 --> 00:12:10,040 For some reason, 190 00:12:10,120 --> 00:12:12,360 this melody feels inexplicably familiar. 191 00:12:13,760 --> 00:12:15,240 It is a song passed down in my family. 192 00:12:15,320 --> 00:12:18,160 Perhaps Lady Meng heard it on a previous visit, 193 00:12:18,720 --> 00:12:19,920 and after hearing it often, 194 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,320 it naturally feels familiar. 195 00:12:21,400 --> 00:12:22,880 I visit music houses often, 196 00:12:22,960 --> 00:12:23,840 yet I have never heard this melody. 197 00:12:24,680 --> 00:12:25,680 Could it be 198 00:12:26,840 --> 00:12:29,280 that Lady Situ prepared it especially for Lord Meng? 199 00:12:30,840 --> 00:12:32,280 Whenever you visit, 200 00:12:32,360 --> 00:12:33,800 you only ask about my past, 201 00:12:34,720 --> 00:12:36,440 full of curiosity about me. 202 00:12:36,520 --> 00:12:37,640 When have you ever 203 00:12:37,720 --> 00:12:39,280 paid attention to the music? 204 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:41,680 Still, Young Master He is perceptive. 205 00:12:41,760 --> 00:12:44,240 This piece is called Chant of Tranquility. 206 00:12:44,320 --> 00:12:46,920 It calms the mind and soothes troubled thoughts. 207 00:12:47,800 --> 00:12:50,040 Today, I played it especially for Lady Meng. 208 00:12:50,880 --> 00:12:52,960 I have always wished to ease your troubles. 209 00:12:53,040 --> 00:12:54,880 Should you ever need my help, 210 00:12:54,960 --> 00:12:56,040 please do not hesitate to ask. 211 00:12:56,120 --> 00:12:59,040 Huiyin House and Wanxiang House are both on Changle Street. 212 00:13:00,200 --> 00:13:01,520 Lady Situ, 213 00:13:01,600 --> 00:13:03,080 do you know much about Wanxiang House? 214 00:13:04,400 --> 00:13:05,600 The ladies of Wanxiang House 215 00:13:05,680 --> 00:13:07,840 are diligent about beauty and health, 216 00:13:07,920 --> 00:13:09,320 and often come to seek my advice. 217 00:13:09,400 --> 00:13:11,640 The person they mention most 218 00:13:11,720 --> 00:13:13,240 is their madam, Liu Ruyan. 219 00:13:14,080 --> 00:13:16,440 She was once merely an ordinary courtesan there, 220 00:13:16,520 --> 00:13:17,680 but now she has become 221 00:13:17,760 --> 00:13:19,440 the one who runs Wanxiang House. 222 00:13:20,600 --> 00:13:23,240 Every woman there is utterly devoted to her, 223 00:13:23,560 --> 00:13:24,680 and sincerely submits to her. 224 00:13:24,760 --> 00:13:27,440 They say she treats them better than their own mothers. 225 00:13:27,520 --> 00:13:29,320 Her skill at winning hearts 226 00:13:29,400 --> 00:13:31,040 is truly remarkable. 227 00:13:31,120 --> 00:13:32,600 In that case, 228 00:13:33,160 --> 00:13:35,120 someone may be helping her from behind the scenes. 229 00:13:35,800 --> 00:13:37,320 You are perceptive, Young Master He. 230 00:13:37,400 --> 00:13:40,080 I hear that person visits Wanxiang House every month, 231 00:13:40,160 --> 00:13:41,800 yet no one has ever seen his true face. 232 00:13:41,880 --> 00:13:44,880 Very little is known about him. 233 00:13:44,960 --> 00:13:47,440 Have you ever dealt with Madam Liu? 234 00:13:47,520 --> 00:13:49,000 We have never met. 235 00:13:49,520 --> 00:13:52,440 But she is quite fond of our fragrant medicinal baths 236 00:13:52,520 --> 00:13:54,360 and sends someone to collect some a few days each month. 237 00:13:55,200 --> 00:13:57,760 The bath is made with the herb eupatorium. 238 00:13:58,320 --> 00:14:01,440 When prepared fresh, it retains its rich fragrance 239 00:14:01,520 --> 00:14:02,800 and dispels wind and cold, 240 00:14:02,880 --> 00:14:03,960 refreshes the mind, 241 00:14:04,040 --> 00:14:05,200 and nourishes the whole body. 242 00:14:05,280 --> 00:14:08,400 Compared with an ordinary medicinal bath, 243 00:14:08,480 --> 00:14:09,640 does it have any special qualities? 244 00:14:10,760 --> 00:14:11,960 Special qualities? 245 00:14:12,920 --> 00:14:13,920 Of course. 246 00:14:23,200 --> 00:14:26,120 This secret formula was created by a renowned physician. 247 00:14:26,200 --> 00:14:27,520 It not only balances yin and yang, 248 00:14:28,080 --> 00:14:30,080 but also heightens pleasure in bed. 249 00:14:30,160 --> 00:14:32,080 It truly offers the best of both worlds. 250 00:14:32,760 --> 00:14:34,560 It is not something an ordinary brothel could possess. 251 00:14:34,640 --> 00:14:37,960 I do not know whether the two are connected. 252 00:14:39,200 --> 00:14:40,040 Lady Situ, 253 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:43,200 if Madam Liu requests this medicine again, 254 00:14:44,200 --> 00:14:45,400 could you inform me? 255 00:14:46,240 --> 00:14:47,240 Certainly. 256 00:14:47,920 --> 00:14:49,120 Thank you for telling me. 257 00:14:50,040 --> 00:14:51,080 I offer tea in place of wine 258 00:14:52,320 --> 00:14:53,280 and drink to you. 259 00:14:55,480 --> 00:14:57,520 We are like sisters. There is no need for such formality. 260 00:15:00,640 --> 00:15:02,120 I never expected Lady Situ 261 00:15:02,200 --> 00:15:03,240 and Lord Meng 262 00:15:03,320 --> 00:15:05,480 to already address each other as sisters. 263 00:15:07,000 --> 00:15:08,920 Lady Situ has helped me many times. 264 00:15:09,960 --> 00:15:11,480 While she was treating me, 265 00:15:11,560 --> 00:15:13,800 I felt we were kindred spirits, 266 00:15:13,880 --> 00:15:15,120 so we naturally grew close. 267 00:15:15,840 --> 00:15:17,760 If Lady Situ and Lord Meng 268 00:15:17,840 --> 00:15:20,160 are truly honest with each other, 269 00:15:20,240 --> 00:15:21,440 then that is naturally a good thing. 270 00:15:21,520 --> 00:15:23,040 Your words today 271 00:15:23,120 --> 00:15:24,760 always seem to carry hidden meaning. 272 00:15:24,840 --> 00:15:26,280 You care so much about Lady Meng 273 00:15:26,360 --> 00:15:28,000 that I am growing jealous. 274 00:15:28,480 --> 00:15:29,880 When you last visited, 275 00:15:29,960 --> 00:15:31,400 you called me your confidante. 276 00:15:31,480 --> 00:15:32,360 What is this? 277 00:15:32,720 --> 00:15:34,160 Have you forgotten me so quickly? 278 00:15:34,240 --> 00:15:35,720 Lady Situ has 279 00:15:35,800 --> 00:15:37,160 so many confidants. 280 00:15:37,240 --> 00:15:39,280 When would my turn ever come? 281 00:15:39,360 --> 00:15:40,800 I was merely 282 00:15:41,480 --> 00:15:43,120 curious about your relationship. 283 00:15:43,200 --> 00:15:44,720 I regard Lady Meng as a cherished friend. 284 00:15:45,200 --> 00:15:46,760 My feelings are entirely sincere. 285 00:15:48,240 --> 00:15:49,520 And your feelings for Lady Meng? 286 00:15:55,200 --> 00:15:56,720 They are sincere as well. 287 00:16:01,760 --> 00:16:03,520 The person Lady Situ mentioned 288 00:16:04,080 --> 00:16:05,200 must be Ling Yunfei. 289 00:16:05,960 --> 00:16:07,880 It seems Liu Ruyan is deeply involved with him. 290 00:16:08,400 --> 00:16:10,360 She saw through my disguise and knew I was a woman. 291 00:16:11,200 --> 00:16:12,720 Could she have guessed my purpose? 292 00:16:13,720 --> 00:16:15,240 It matters little if we have alerted them. 293 00:16:15,720 --> 00:16:18,120 I doubt Ling Yunfei will stop for now. 294 00:16:18,840 --> 00:16:20,640 Although Lady Situ helped us this time, 295 00:16:21,240 --> 00:16:22,200 you must remain cautious 296 00:16:22,640 --> 00:16:24,080 when dealing with her. 297 00:16:24,160 --> 00:16:25,400 The human heart is unpredictable. We must stay on guard. 298 00:16:27,120 --> 00:16:29,600 Your Majesty seems quite close to Situ Xue, 299 00:16:29,680 --> 00:16:31,160 yet you dislike seeing me near her. 300 00:16:31,640 --> 00:16:32,920 Judging by your expression, 301 00:16:34,240 --> 00:16:35,680 could you be jealous? 302 00:16:38,280 --> 00:16:40,360 You flatter yourself, Young Master He. 303 00:16:40,440 --> 00:16:42,520 I would never stoop to compete for anyone's favor. 304 00:17:01,680 --> 00:17:02,520 Sir. 305 00:17:03,040 --> 00:17:04,720 I followed your instructions 306 00:17:04,800 --> 00:17:07,040 and revealed Ling Yunfei's movements to her. 307 00:17:07,120 --> 00:17:08,520 But will this 308 00:17:08,600 --> 00:17:10,960 affect our grand plan for the Infinity Pills? 309 00:17:11,600 --> 00:17:12,440 It will not. 310 00:17:12,840 --> 00:17:15,120 If Ling Yunfei were so easily captured, 311 00:17:15,200 --> 00:17:17,120 he would not have remained free so long. 312 00:17:17,200 --> 00:17:18,840 Even if you had told her nothing, 313 00:17:18,920 --> 00:17:20,400 she would have investigated to the end. 314 00:17:20,480 --> 00:17:22,040 We might as well use this 315 00:17:22,120 --> 00:17:23,440 to earn a measure of her trust. 316 00:17:23,520 --> 00:17:24,480 But 317 00:17:25,080 --> 00:17:26,520 what if Meng Tinghui succeeds? 318 00:17:26,600 --> 00:17:27,840 All the better. 319 00:17:27,920 --> 00:17:30,680 Then everything will belong to the Blood Moon Society. 320 00:17:31,640 --> 00:17:34,160 We have established the Tomb of the Poisoned in Wangxian Valley. 321 00:17:34,240 --> 00:17:36,280 yet Ling Yunfei harbors ambitions 322 00:17:36,360 --> 00:17:38,840 and covets the foundations of the Blood Moon Society. 323 00:17:38,920 --> 00:17:41,320 He clearly wants all the profits from the Infinity Pills for himself. 324 00:17:42,040 --> 00:17:43,880 Unfortunately, he chose the wrong opponent. 325 00:17:45,720 --> 00:17:48,280 Buying weapons this time has exhausted all the pill profits. 326 00:17:48,360 --> 00:17:50,200 This enterprise belonged to you from the beginning. 327 00:17:50,280 --> 00:17:52,000 How dare Ling Yunfei interfere? 328 00:17:52,080 --> 00:17:53,640 Since he has treacherous intentions, 329 00:17:54,440 --> 00:17:56,680 we will use Meng Tinghui 330 00:17:56,760 --> 00:17:58,040 to eliminate him for us. 331 00:17:58,880 --> 00:17:59,760 Exactly. 332 00:18:00,200 --> 00:18:02,480 The more chaotic this game becomes, the better. 333 00:18:03,800 --> 00:18:05,560 Continue drawing Meng Tinghui closer. 334 00:18:05,640 --> 00:18:07,080 When the time comes, 335 00:18:07,840 --> 00:18:09,840 add more fuel to the fire. 336 00:18:13,840 --> 00:18:16,120 Sir, your hand is still bleeding. 337 00:18:16,800 --> 00:18:17,840 It is only a minor wound. 338 00:18:20,160 --> 00:18:21,040 Ten years… 339 00:18:21,360 --> 00:18:22,800 On every full-moon night, 340 00:18:22,880 --> 00:18:24,680 you use your own blood 341 00:18:24,760 --> 00:18:26,120 to honor the Zhongwan royal family. 342 00:18:26,200 --> 00:18:27,600 The blade of the Blood Moon Society 343 00:18:27,680 --> 00:18:29,440 must not be dulled by a minor wound. 344 00:18:30,280 --> 00:18:31,640 Otherwise, those departed souls 345 00:18:31,720 --> 00:18:33,040 may blame me for failing to protect you. 346 00:18:34,040 --> 00:18:35,120 This blood 347 00:18:35,680 --> 00:18:38,280 is not wasted if offered to Zhongwan's dead. 348 00:18:39,520 --> 00:18:40,800 However, 349 00:18:43,560 --> 00:18:46,120 you overstepped today. 350 00:18:46,960 --> 00:18:47,960 I merely 351 00:18:49,040 --> 00:18:50,360 could not bear to see you hurt. 352 00:18:50,920 --> 00:18:51,880 A physician 353 00:18:52,760 --> 00:18:54,200 will tend to my hand. 354 00:18:55,120 --> 00:18:56,520 I worried needlessly. 355 00:18:58,960 --> 00:19:00,080 Remember your place. 356 00:19:01,000 --> 00:19:02,000 All of you, leave. 357 00:19:36,320 --> 00:19:37,160 Chief. 358 00:19:39,840 --> 00:19:40,680 Come, Lü Da. 359 00:19:40,760 --> 00:19:41,640 Sit and eat with us. 360 00:19:43,160 --> 00:19:44,040 Thank you, Chief. 361 00:19:48,040 --> 00:19:48,960 Sister Ruyan is here. 362 00:19:57,320 --> 00:19:58,360 What is it? 363 00:19:58,440 --> 00:19:59,400 Did you miss me? 364 00:20:00,200 --> 00:20:01,080 Could you not wait for me to visit you? 365 00:20:01,880 --> 00:20:03,480 Enough. Stop teasing. 366 00:20:04,520 --> 00:20:06,480 Meng Tinghui came to Wanxiang House today. 367 00:20:07,320 --> 00:20:08,600 Throughout the conversation, 368 00:20:08,680 --> 00:20:09,920 she kept asking 369 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:10,960 about the Infinity Pills. 370 00:20:15,520 --> 00:20:16,760 If we are to do business, 371 00:20:16,840 --> 00:20:18,400 we must build a network throughout Daning. 372 00:20:19,760 --> 00:20:20,920 She would learn of it sooner or later. 373 00:20:22,360 --> 00:20:23,320 We are wagering 374 00:20:24,280 --> 00:20:25,320 that she cannot catch us. 375 00:20:26,560 --> 00:20:27,440 But 376 00:20:28,480 --> 00:20:30,240 the court's wanted notice 377 00:20:30,320 --> 00:20:31,440 has been posted for half a month. 378 00:20:32,200 --> 00:20:34,200 Your elder brother still does nothing. 379 00:20:34,880 --> 00:20:36,400 He is a hypocrite. 380 00:20:36,920 --> 00:20:38,680 He sent men to violate Meng Tinghui, 381 00:20:39,160 --> 00:20:40,320 then framed you for it. 382 00:20:40,960 --> 00:20:42,080 His heart is far darker than ours. 383 00:20:42,720 --> 00:20:44,320 Back when our gambling houses 384 00:20:44,400 --> 00:20:45,600 were bringing in a fortune each day, 385 00:20:45,920 --> 00:20:47,320 you followed his orders 386 00:20:47,400 --> 00:20:48,360 and procured female students 387 00:20:48,440 --> 00:20:50,520 to win officials over and clear his path. 388 00:20:50,600 --> 00:20:53,400 Now the court has banned gambling, 389 00:20:53,480 --> 00:20:54,440 and our business is gone. 390 00:20:55,080 --> 00:20:56,520 Yet he still will not help us. 391 00:20:56,600 --> 00:20:58,600 In the past, we labored only for another's gain. 392 00:21:01,280 --> 00:21:02,680 But these Infinity Pills 393 00:21:03,960 --> 00:21:05,960 are now our own true business. 394 00:21:08,600 --> 00:21:09,760 Why is it called 395 00:21:09,840 --> 00:21:11,440 the Tiger's Roar Gang? 396 00:21:13,280 --> 00:21:15,440 Because I want all Daning 397 00:21:16,560 --> 00:21:18,040 to hear my voice. 398 00:21:18,520 --> 00:21:20,960 If Meng Tinghui dares block my path, 399 00:21:21,800 --> 00:21:24,200 I will let her taste this newly made poison. 400 00:21:28,040 --> 00:21:29,600 Focus on making money first. 401 00:21:32,520 --> 00:21:33,400 Do not worry. 402 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,080 The Infinity Pills 403 00:21:35,160 --> 00:21:36,760 are in great demand at Wanxiang House. 404 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:39,120 In only a few days, 405 00:21:39,600 --> 00:21:40,840 we have earned ten thousand taels. 406 00:21:40,920 --> 00:21:42,240 Whatever you wish to do, 407 00:21:43,920 --> 00:21:45,160 I will stand by you. 408 00:21:47,560 --> 00:21:48,400 Come. 409 00:21:51,720 --> 00:21:52,760 Stop at once. 410 00:21:57,560 --> 00:22:00,080 Is this not the virtuous Chancellor who mastered the floods? 411 00:22:01,040 --> 00:22:02,280 What a rare guest. 412 00:22:03,440 --> 00:22:04,600 Your distinguished presence 413 00:22:05,200 --> 00:22:07,320 brings great honor to the Tiger's Roar Gang. 414 00:22:07,920 --> 00:22:10,160 Outsiders should not be present. 415 00:22:11,880 --> 00:22:13,240 She is the woman I love most. 416 00:22:14,200 --> 00:22:16,240 He is my sworn brother who has risked his life with me. 417 00:22:16,320 --> 00:22:18,600 You may speak freely before them. 418 00:22:20,800 --> 00:22:22,760 You trust any disreputable person. 419 00:22:23,440 --> 00:22:24,800 You truly have no standards. 420 00:22:29,120 --> 00:22:30,240 If I cannot trust them, 421 00:22:31,120 --> 00:22:34,240 should I trust my sanctimonious, utterly hypocritical brother? 422 00:22:36,840 --> 00:22:39,560 You always hide in the shadows like a coward. 423 00:22:47,080 --> 00:22:48,680 You do not even dare show your face. 424 00:22:53,120 --> 00:22:54,840 Stop selling those poison pills at once. 425 00:22:55,320 --> 00:22:56,960 Leave the capital within three days. 426 00:22:57,040 --> 00:22:59,080 Why? Our gambling houses were closed. 427 00:22:59,320 --> 00:23:01,200 We finally found a new source of income, 428 00:23:01,280 --> 00:23:02,640 and you expect us to stop because you say so? 429 00:23:02,720 --> 00:23:04,640 Are you afraid we will not share the profits? 430 00:23:05,240 --> 00:23:06,360 Do not worry. 431 00:23:06,440 --> 00:23:07,720 You will receive 432 00:23:08,480 --> 00:23:09,640 your share of the profits. 433 00:23:09,720 --> 00:23:11,280 I told you long ago: 434 00:23:11,360 --> 00:23:12,560 you may touch any business, 435 00:23:12,640 --> 00:23:13,760 but never poison. 436 00:23:15,280 --> 00:23:16,680 Seek wealth without taking lives. 437 00:23:16,760 --> 00:23:18,400 That is the only path to longevity. 438 00:23:19,240 --> 00:23:20,120 Listen to that. 439 00:23:21,360 --> 00:23:23,040 My elder brother is so righteous. 440 00:23:23,640 --> 00:23:25,080 All the dirty, arduous work 441 00:23:25,880 --> 00:23:27,520 was done by my hands for you, 442 00:23:28,840 --> 00:23:30,520 -including killing… -Silence! 443 00:23:31,000 --> 00:23:33,360 Meng Tinghui's blade is nearly at your throat. 444 00:23:33,440 --> 00:23:34,720 Do you still not know you are courting death? 445 00:23:35,560 --> 00:23:37,440 My lord Chancellor is so formidable. 446 00:23:37,520 --> 00:23:39,840 Then why not dispose of Meng Tinghui for Yunfei? 447 00:23:40,920 --> 00:23:41,840 All these years, 448 00:23:42,520 --> 00:23:44,240 how many times has he been your blade? 449 00:23:44,320 --> 00:23:45,880 A mere whore 450 00:23:46,560 --> 00:23:48,120 dares question this Chancellor? 451 00:23:52,360 --> 00:23:53,880 Would you like to taste 452 00:23:55,480 --> 00:23:57,480 this ecstasy, Brother? 453 00:23:57,560 --> 00:23:59,040 You are mad. 454 00:23:59,120 --> 00:23:59,960 Yes. 455 00:24:00,040 --> 00:24:01,160 I am mad. 456 00:24:01,240 --> 00:24:02,960 From the day you had me abduct Yuan Lingyi 457 00:24:03,040 --> 00:24:04,280 so you could play the hero, 458 00:24:04,360 --> 00:24:05,960 then turned around and sent me to prison, 459 00:24:06,720 --> 00:24:07,720 I was already mad. 460 00:24:07,800 --> 00:24:09,920 I soon freed you and gave you a new identity. 461 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,560 Am I supposed to thank you? 462 00:24:13,480 --> 00:24:14,360 In this life, 463 00:24:16,440 --> 00:24:18,080 I have thanked you for only one thing. 464 00:24:26,640 --> 00:24:27,920 You little bastard! 465 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:30,360 You think you can survive on our turf? 466 00:24:30,440 --> 00:24:32,000 I am not a bastard! 467 00:24:32,080 --> 00:24:33,960 I have parents, and I have an elder brother! 468 00:24:34,040 --> 00:24:35,080 Beat him! 469 00:24:41,800 --> 00:24:43,040 With me here, 470 00:24:43,120 --> 00:24:44,040 who dares bully my little brother? 471 00:24:50,640 --> 00:24:52,440 Yunfei, are you all right? 472 00:24:55,160 --> 00:24:56,000 I am your brother. 473 00:24:59,400 --> 00:25:00,440 Brother. 474 00:25:01,280 --> 00:25:02,880 Whenever anyone bullies you, 475 00:25:02,960 --> 00:25:04,160 come find me. 476 00:25:05,040 --> 00:25:06,040 I will protect you. 477 00:25:06,840 --> 00:25:08,200 He has always remembered the word "brother." 478 00:25:08,720 --> 00:25:09,960 But what about you? 479 00:25:10,520 --> 00:25:11,640 You use him every time, 480 00:25:12,920 --> 00:25:14,760 turning family affection into a bargaining chip. 481 00:25:15,600 --> 00:25:16,520 You make him willingly 482 00:25:16,600 --> 00:25:17,440 serve as your blade 483 00:25:17,520 --> 00:25:18,600 and your stepping stone. 484 00:25:19,080 --> 00:25:20,280 You have calculated 485 00:25:20,720 --> 00:25:22,280 this bargain very shrewdly. 486 00:25:23,000 --> 00:25:24,320 It is because you are my own brother 487 00:25:24,400 --> 00:25:25,880 that I will never let you touch poison. 488 00:25:25,960 --> 00:25:27,480 All these years, 489 00:25:27,560 --> 00:25:29,560 we have worked flawlessly together in every other business. 490 00:25:29,640 --> 00:25:30,520 Why insist on this? 491 00:25:32,520 --> 00:25:33,640 You poisonous woman. 492 00:25:34,120 --> 00:25:36,520 If you truly care for him, persuade him to stop. 493 00:25:38,720 --> 00:25:39,840 Yunfei. 494 00:25:40,280 --> 00:25:41,680 Listen to your brother. 495 00:25:41,760 --> 00:25:43,000 Lie low until the danger passes. 496 00:25:49,920 --> 00:25:51,360 I cannot escape. 497 00:25:51,440 --> 00:25:52,960 Neither can you. 498 00:25:53,040 --> 00:25:54,520 Lü Da, see our guest out. 499 00:25:54,600 --> 00:25:55,840 Yes, Chief. 500 00:25:59,200 --> 00:26:00,040 Lord Chancellor. 501 00:26:00,880 --> 00:26:01,760 This way, please. 502 00:26:05,200 --> 00:26:06,320 Please. 503 00:26:27,960 --> 00:26:29,280 Mistress Situ said 504 00:26:29,360 --> 00:26:30,200 that before sunset, 505 00:26:30,280 --> 00:26:32,000 she would send word to Bofeng Tavern. 506 00:26:32,080 --> 00:26:33,440 It is already so late. 507 00:26:33,520 --> 00:26:34,920 Why is there still no news? 508 00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:36,000 It is here. 509 00:26:36,440 --> 00:26:37,760 My lord. 510 00:26:37,840 --> 00:26:38,840 The message has arrived. 511 00:26:44,240 --> 00:26:45,840 According to Xiangning, 512 00:26:45,920 --> 00:26:47,840 the next batch of Infinity Pills will reach the capital in a month. 513 00:26:47,920 --> 00:26:50,360 As Ling Yunfei's lover, 514 00:26:50,440 --> 00:26:51,920 Liu Ruyan handles the poison-pill trade for him. 515 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,240 She must know a great deal. 516 00:26:53,320 --> 00:26:54,720 They are meeting in secret today. 517 00:26:54,880 --> 00:26:56,880 We must seize this chance to capture Ling Yunfei 518 00:26:56,960 --> 00:26:58,200 and intercept the poison pills. 519 00:26:58,280 --> 00:26:59,600 -Yes. -Zhili. 520 00:27:00,080 --> 00:27:02,280 Report to His Majesty at once. We will split up. 521 00:27:42,200 --> 00:27:43,440 Please stop, my lords. 522 00:27:43,520 --> 00:27:44,840 This is the madam's private chamber. 523 00:27:44,920 --> 00:27:45,760 You may not enter. 524 00:27:46,600 --> 00:27:48,000 The Office of Public Inquiry is handling a case. 525 00:27:48,080 --> 00:27:48,960 All others, stand aside. 526 00:27:49,520 --> 00:27:50,400 You are… 527 00:27:50,480 --> 00:27:51,800 the gentleman from that day. 528 00:27:51,880 --> 00:27:53,800 -The madam is bathing. -If you obstruct us again, 529 00:27:53,880 --> 00:27:55,200 you will be punished for hindering official business. 530 00:27:57,640 --> 00:27:58,480 Light Cavalry, heed my command. 531 00:27:58,560 --> 00:28:00,280 No one is to approach. 532 00:28:00,360 --> 00:28:01,200 -Yes. -Yes. 533 00:28:08,440 --> 00:28:09,280 Madam Liu. 534 00:28:11,240 --> 00:28:12,120 My lord. 535 00:28:12,200 --> 00:28:13,800 Perhaps Lieutenant Di and I should first… 536 00:28:35,520 --> 00:28:36,360 Yinqing. 537 00:28:42,520 --> 00:28:43,360 My lord. 538 00:28:43,440 --> 00:28:44,840 It would be improper for me to enter. 539 00:28:47,320 --> 00:28:48,400 My lord. 540 00:28:48,480 --> 00:28:49,480 This… 541 00:28:59,240 --> 00:29:00,080 Lord Meng. 542 00:29:02,080 --> 00:29:03,280 She is dead. 543 00:29:05,160 --> 00:29:06,400 Madam! 544 00:29:11,360 --> 00:29:12,200 Impossible. 545 00:29:12,960 --> 00:29:15,400 She was just speaking to us. 546 00:29:16,560 --> 00:29:17,400 How could this happen? 547 00:29:24,920 --> 00:29:25,760 Who… 548 00:29:26,800 --> 00:29:28,640 Who killed you? 549 00:29:31,240 --> 00:29:32,320 My lord. 550 00:29:32,400 --> 00:29:34,560 Could Ling Yunfei have killed her to silence her? 551 00:29:43,440 --> 00:29:44,400 Do not jump to conclusions. 552 00:29:45,520 --> 00:29:46,680 The blood has not dried. 553 00:29:48,320 --> 00:29:49,880 The killer may not have gone far. 554 00:29:52,560 --> 00:29:53,760 Lord Meng. 555 00:29:55,040 --> 00:29:57,120 Please avenge the madam. 556 00:29:58,520 --> 00:29:59,960 If you want justice for her, 557 00:30:01,280 --> 00:30:03,080 tell me everything you know. 558 00:30:03,160 --> 00:30:05,040 The Infinity Pills. Ling Yunfei. 559 00:30:05,120 --> 00:30:06,840 -Do not leave out a word. -Tell her! 560 00:30:06,920 --> 00:30:08,720 Do you want the real killer to remain free? 561 00:30:09,360 --> 00:30:10,240 Lord Meng. 562 00:30:11,680 --> 00:30:14,040 Wanxiang House appears to belong to Madam Liu, 563 00:30:14,120 --> 00:30:17,200 but it is really Ling Yunfei's source of illicit wealth. 564 00:30:17,280 --> 00:30:18,880 Have you ever seen Ling Yunfei's true face? 565 00:30:20,560 --> 00:30:22,920 I only occasionally heard 566 00:30:23,800 --> 00:30:25,160 a man and woman inside the madam's room. 567 00:30:25,240 --> 00:30:26,760 But strangely, 568 00:30:26,840 --> 00:30:29,600 no one ever saw how Ling Yunfei entered or left Wanxiang House. 569 00:30:29,680 --> 00:30:30,760 As for the Infinity Pills, 570 00:30:31,000 --> 00:30:33,040 we truly do not know where they came from. 571 00:30:33,120 --> 00:30:34,160 My lord. 572 00:30:34,880 --> 00:30:37,320 Please obtain justice for the madam. 573 00:30:38,120 --> 00:30:40,920 She cannot die without the truth being known. 574 00:30:47,240 --> 00:30:49,600 Liu Ruyan was suspected of colluding with the Tiger's Roar Gang 575 00:30:49,680 --> 00:30:50,640 to sell Infinity Pills, 576 00:30:51,280 --> 00:30:52,120 and now she has died mysteriously. 577 00:30:53,760 --> 00:30:54,600 Commandant Di. 578 00:30:55,000 --> 00:30:56,440 Seal Wanxiang House at once. 579 00:30:56,520 --> 00:30:58,200 Keep everyone here under temporary guard. 580 00:30:58,280 --> 00:31:00,120 You are involved in this case 581 00:31:00,200 --> 00:31:01,440 and are also an important witness. 582 00:31:01,520 --> 00:31:04,080 Come with me to another room and await questioning. 583 00:31:10,120 --> 00:31:11,360 My lord. 584 00:31:11,840 --> 00:31:13,120 What should we do now? 585 00:31:15,440 --> 00:31:16,960 Since this was their secret meeting place, 586 00:31:17,520 --> 00:31:19,240 there must be clues. 587 00:31:19,320 --> 00:31:20,760 Search carefully. 588 00:31:20,840 --> 00:31:22,840 Take every item back to the Office of Public Inquiry. 589 00:31:22,920 --> 00:31:24,000 Guards. 590 00:31:36,680 --> 00:31:37,520 My lord. 591 00:31:52,760 --> 00:31:53,720 My lord. 592 00:31:54,400 --> 00:31:55,680 A mere courtesan 593 00:31:55,760 --> 00:31:57,280 had so much gold, silver, and jewelry. 594 00:31:58,120 --> 00:32:00,080 It seems every highly profitable trade 595 00:32:00,160 --> 00:32:01,400 is forbidden by Daning law. 596 00:32:01,480 --> 00:32:02,440 Come here. 597 00:32:07,400 --> 00:32:09,160 This is not the work of a renowned painter, 598 00:32:09,240 --> 00:32:10,480 and the technique is mediocre. 599 00:32:11,880 --> 00:32:13,480 Could it hide some secret? 600 00:32:13,960 --> 00:32:15,280 Is there anything else? 601 00:32:15,360 --> 00:32:16,920 Only this gold, silver, and jewelry. 602 00:32:17,000 --> 00:32:18,160 Take it all back to the Office of Public Inquiry. 603 00:32:18,240 --> 00:32:19,280 Yes. 604 00:32:20,480 --> 00:32:21,840 Now that Liu Ruyan is dead, 605 00:32:22,520 --> 00:32:24,720 the clues we hoped to obtain from her 606 00:32:25,800 --> 00:32:27,040 have been completely severed. 607 00:32:34,240 --> 00:32:37,080 Your Majesty, Lord Meng found no trace of Ling Yunfei at Wanxiang House. 608 00:32:37,160 --> 00:32:39,080 Ling Yunfei is cunning and suspicious. 609 00:32:39,160 --> 00:32:40,160 That was to be expected. 610 00:32:40,840 --> 00:32:42,200 But once he appears, 611 00:32:42,920 --> 00:32:44,440 we will see everything from here. 612 00:32:53,640 --> 00:32:54,760 Liu Ruyan is dead. 613 00:32:56,360 --> 00:32:57,920 She ran Wanxiang House for years. 614 00:32:58,640 --> 00:33:00,680 She must have made you many promises. 615 00:33:00,760 --> 00:33:03,120 Enter my house as sisters. 616 00:33:03,640 --> 00:33:06,480 Leave it as women of standing. 617 00:33:07,760 --> 00:33:10,120 The madam gave us a place to call home. 618 00:33:10,200 --> 00:33:11,120 She… 619 00:33:12,680 --> 00:33:14,480 showed us boundless kindness. 620 00:33:16,400 --> 00:33:18,080 She mistook her charms for a blade, 621 00:33:18,160 --> 00:33:20,000 not knowing that blade 622 00:33:20,080 --> 00:33:22,000 would ultimately turn against the one who wielded it. 623 00:33:22,640 --> 00:33:24,080 Her death today 624 00:33:24,160 --> 00:33:25,200 was the price. 625 00:33:25,280 --> 00:33:26,120 We… 626 00:33:28,160 --> 00:33:30,120 We only wanted a way to survive. 627 00:33:30,880 --> 00:33:33,200 A livelihood must be earned with your own hands. 628 00:33:34,400 --> 00:33:35,640 Should you wish to begin again, 629 00:33:35,720 --> 00:33:38,880 apothecaries, teahouses, and embroidery shops 630 00:33:38,960 --> 00:33:40,200 can all take apprentices. 631 00:33:40,280 --> 00:33:42,000 Living by your own hands 632 00:33:42,080 --> 00:33:43,760 is better than depending on others. 633 00:33:43,840 --> 00:33:46,160 Those willing to start anew, register at once. 634 00:33:46,240 --> 00:33:47,400 Once the case is resolved, 635 00:33:47,480 --> 00:33:49,520 the Office of Public Inquiry will arrange places for you. 636 00:33:51,960 --> 00:33:52,880 Should we go? 637 00:33:58,320 --> 00:33:59,560 My lord has shown us great kindness. 638 00:33:59,640 --> 00:34:00,600 I am willing to try. 639 00:34:02,720 --> 00:34:03,840 So am I. 640 00:34:03,920 --> 00:34:08,040 -We are willing to try too. -We are willing to try too. 641 00:34:08,640 --> 00:34:09,880 Wanxiang House 642 00:34:10,760 --> 00:34:11,800 is hereby sealed 643 00:34:13,080 --> 00:34:14,440 and will never reopen. 644 00:34:27,000 --> 00:34:28,040 The prey has appeared. 645 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:28,840 Your Majesty. 646 00:35:28,920 --> 00:35:29,840 These people are behaving strangely. 647 00:35:29,920 --> 00:35:31,600 They seem to have lost their minds and fallen under someone's control. 648 00:35:46,840 --> 00:35:47,840 Your Majesty. 649 00:35:48,200 --> 00:35:49,560 We have confirmed this man's identity. 650 00:35:50,160 --> 00:35:52,280 He is a resident of the capital who vanished half a month ago. 651 00:35:53,320 --> 00:35:54,240 It is not only them. 652 00:35:54,840 --> 00:35:56,480 The Household Relief Office conducted a full census 653 00:35:57,720 --> 00:35:58,920 and discovered that over the past year, 654 00:35:59,000 --> 00:36:00,040 in the outskirts of the capital, 655 00:36:00,120 --> 00:36:01,560 villagers have gone missing one after another. 656 00:36:01,640 --> 00:36:02,960 Continue investigating 657 00:36:03,040 --> 00:36:04,080 these people in particular. 658 00:36:04,160 --> 00:36:07,160 And what did you find on Liu Ruyan's side? 659 00:36:07,240 --> 00:36:09,240 Only some gold, silver, and jewelry. 660 00:36:09,320 --> 00:36:10,760 Nothing unusual has been found yet. 661 00:36:10,840 --> 00:36:12,080 It seems our breakthrough 662 00:36:12,840 --> 00:36:14,240 lies with these people. 663 00:36:18,360 --> 00:36:19,440 This villager… 664 00:36:37,280 --> 00:36:38,360 This poison is unusual. 665 00:36:38,920 --> 00:36:40,560 -Summon the coroner at once. -Yes. 666 00:36:46,320 --> 00:36:47,360 Meng Tinghui. 667 00:36:48,640 --> 00:36:50,680 How dare you kill Ruyan? 668 00:36:50,760 --> 00:36:52,760 I will never let you go. 669 00:36:54,520 --> 00:36:55,360 Chief. 670 00:36:57,240 --> 00:36:58,320 Ruyan. 671 00:36:58,400 --> 00:36:59,360 Chief. 672 00:36:59,640 --> 00:37:01,040 You should lead the brothers 673 00:37:01,120 --> 00:37:02,800 to avenge Sister Ruyan, 674 00:37:02,880 --> 00:37:04,120 not stay here like this. 675 00:37:04,960 --> 00:37:06,520 Were Sister Ruyan still alive, 676 00:37:07,880 --> 00:37:09,840 she would not want you to hurt yourself. 677 00:37:09,920 --> 00:37:10,880 Get out of my way. 678 00:37:11,720 --> 00:37:12,560 Do not think 679 00:37:12,640 --> 00:37:14,280 I would never strike a brother. 680 00:37:14,360 --> 00:37:15,600 If beating me 681 00:37:16,200 --> 00:37:17,840 would make you feel better, 682 00:37:19,280 --> 00:37:20,840 I would accept it without regret. 683 00:37:32,840 --> 00:37:34,000 Get out. 684 00:37:34,080 --> 00:37:36,040 All of you, get out! 685 00:37:36,120 --> 00:37:37,080 Get out! 686 00:38:59,520 --> 00:39:00,480 Yunfei. 687 00:39:11,400 --> 00:39:12,280 Yunfei. 688 00:39:21,960 --> 00:39:22,800 Ruyan. 689 00:39:24,760 --> 00:39:25,640 Ruyan. 690 00:39:30,400 --> 00:39:32,400 Ruyan.