1 00:01:26,160 --> 00:01:30,920 The Scholar and the Emperor 2 00:01:39,520 --> 00:01:41,080 Mother, slow down. 3 00:01:46,760 --> 00:01:47,600 Everyone, 4 00:01:47,680 --> 00:01:48,520 please be seated. 5 00:01:49,600 --> 00:01:50,560 Come. 6 00:01:50,640 --> 00:01:53,720 Today is my mother's 80th birthday. 7 00:01:53,800 --> 00:01:55,880 Thank you all for honoring us with your presence. 8 00:01:55,960 --> 00:01:58,520 I, Zhao, am deeply grateful. 9 00:02:01,680 --> 00:02:02,640 Come. 10 00:02:02,720 --> 00:02:05,000 Let us drink together. 11 00:02:05,080 --> 00:02:06,000 -Come. -Come. 12 00:02:06,080 --> 00:02:08,960 May her blessings be as vast as the Eastern Sea. 13 00:02:09,040 --> 00:02:10,600 And her life as long as the Southern Mountains. 14 00:02:12,680 --> 00:02:13,680 Shopkeeper. 15 00:02:13,760 --> 00:02:16,040 The Zhao family truly are great merchants of the capital. 16 00:02:16,120 --> 00:02:18,280 Even the appetizers use premium red bird's nest. 17 00:02:18,360 --> 00:02:20,960 The deposit alone equals our entire month's revenue. 18 00:02:22,800 --> 00:02:25,000 Thank you both for coming to celebrate. 19 00:02:25,560 --> 00:02:27,400 -Congratulations. -A fine day indeed. Cheers. 20 00:02:27,480 --> 00:02:30,720 Wishing you many happy returns. 21 00:02:30,800 --> 00:02:31,920 Cheers. 22 00:02:37,480 --> 00:02:39,040 Profit is secondary. 23 00:02:39,120 --> 00:02:40,600 If we pull off today's banquet, 24 00:02:40,680 --> 00:02:42,360 Bofeng Tavern's reputation will... 25 00:02:46,120 --> 00:02:47,120 Mother, it's me! Mother! 26 00:02:47,680 --> 00:02:48,680 Mother! 27 00:02:48,760 --> 00:02:50,040 What are you doing? 28 00:02:50,880 --> 00:02:52,240 Go! 29 00:03:00,960 --> 00:03:01,840 Murder! 30 00:03:02,400 --> 00:03:03,360 Someone help me! 31 00:03:15,840 --> 00:03:16,960 You crooked establishment! 32 00:03:17,040 --> 00:03:18,960 What did you feed us? 33 00:03:25,080 --> 00:03:26,240 Shopkeeper! 34 00:03:28,760 --> 00:03:30,760 Zhaocai, seal the doors at once. 35 00:03:30,840 --> 00:03:32,520 Jinbao, fetch a physician. 36 00:03:32,600 --> 00:03:34,280 Everyone else, restrain the crazed guests. 37 00:03:34,360 --> 00:03:35,440 -And don't get hurt. -Yes. 38 00:03:35,520 --> 00:03:36,520 Yes. 39 00:03:37,800 --> 00:03:38,760 The coroner has confirmed it. 40 00:03:38,840 --> 00:03:39,960 All four suffered damage to their organs. 41 00:03:40,040 --> 00:03:41,280 Their pupils were clouded and dilated. 42 00:03:41,360 --> 00:03:43,160 Classic signs of the Infinity Pill attacking the heart. 43 00:03:43,240 --> 00:03:44,560 More frighteningly, 44 00:03:44,640 --> 00:03:46,120 this poison does not strike suddenly. 45 00:03:46,200 --> 00:03:47,280 It builds up over time, 46 00:03:47,360 --> 00:03:48,440 steadily devouring the mind. 47 00:03:48,520 --> 00:03:49,840 Ling Yunfei again. 48 00:03:49,920 --> 00:03:51,840 Since these men moved at the whistle, 49 00:03:51,920 --> 00:03:54,160 they were clearly trained assassins willing to die. 50 00:03:54,240 --> 00:03:56,120 Those people who vanished outside the capital... 51 00:03:57,160 --> 00:03:58,680 Could Ling Yunfei have abducted them all? 52 00:03:59,240 --> 00:04:00,800 Your theory is plausible. 53 00:04:00,880 --> 00:04:03,520 Now we must find where Ling Yunfei makes the poison. 54 00:04:03,600 --> 00:04:05,080 Only then can we unravel everything. 55 00:04:05,160 --> 00:04:06,800 All four men died violently. 56 00:04:06,880 --> 00:04:08,200 Liu Ruyan was silenced too. 57 00:04:08,280 --> 00:04:09,680 We have no leads left. 58 00:04:09,760 --> 00:04:11,960 What if we trace the ingredients of the Infinity Pill? 59 00:04:12,040 --> 00:04:14,040 Yinqing, tell us. 60 00:04:14,880 --> 00:04:15,960 My lord. 61 00:04:16,040 --> 00:04:17,120 I examined it carefully. 62 00:04:17,200 --> 00:04:18,760 The main ingredient of the Infinity Pill 63 00:04:18,840 --> 00:04:19,680 is called Fuqing Grass. 64 00:04:19,760 --> 00:04:21,600 Its blossoms are purple and open-faced. 65 00:04:21,680 --> 00:04:23,680 The stamens are clear white, and the leaves bright green. 66 00:04:23,760 --> 00:04:25,440 They grow staggered along the stem. 67 00:04:25,520 --> 00:04:27,280 But it requires a very particular habitat. 68 00:04:27,360 --> 00:04:28,760 It thrives only in warm, damp places. 69 00:04:31,160 --> 00:04:33,360 Lord Yin, I had no idea. 70 00:04:33,440 --> 00:04:34,840 You know quite a lot. 71 00:04:34,920 --> 00:04:37,480 With so many talents, why were you never valued before? 72 00:04:37,560 --> 00:04:39,160 Fine horses are common, 73 00:04:39,240 --> 00:04:40,560 but true judges of talent are rare. 74 00:04:40,640 --> 00:04:42,560 Then of course you should thank 75 00:04:43,120 --> 00:04:45,360 our Lord Meng for recognizing your worth. 76 00:04:45,440 --> 00:04:46,840 So you're the hidden gem. 77 00:04:47,400 --> 00:04:50,520 Yinqing, if I didn't know you were genuinely capable, 78 00:04:50,600 --> 00:04:51,960 I'd seriously suspect 79 00:04:52,040 --> 00:04:53,280 that you joined the Office of Public Inquiry 80 00:04:53,360 --> 00:04:55,040 on the strength of your flattery alone. 81 00:04:57,560 --> 00:05:00,160 Fuqing Grass is hot and potent in nature. 82 00:05:00,240 --> 00:05:01,480 It causes short-term hallucinations. 83 00:05:01,560 --> 00:05:02,560 With prolonged use, 84 00:05:02,640 --> 00:05:04,760 it drives people into madness and stupor. 85 00:05:04,840 --> 00:05:06,240 Even at the sight of a mosquito, 86 00:05:06,320 --> 00:05:07,840 they'd draw a blade and slash at it. 87 00:05:08,400 --> 00:05:09,840 How is that different from Five-Stone Powder? 88 00:05:10,880 --> 00:05:12,480 It's a thousand times more potent. 89 00:05:13,040 --> 00:05:14,160 Addiction sets in very quickly. 90 00:05:14,240 --> 00:05:16,120 Besides becoming highly agitated, 91 00:05:16,200 --> 00:05:17,760 users gain a sudden burst of strength, 92 00:05:17,840 --> 00:05:19,280 then die as their bodies burn out. 93 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:21,600 If such a deadly poison reaches the streets, 94 00:05:21,680 --> 00:05:23,680 wouldn't it be lethal to the people? 95 00:05:23,760 --> 00:05:25,040 The danger of this poison... 96 00:05:26,520 --> 00:05:27,920 threatens the safety of the people. 97 00:05:28,480 --> 00:05:29,520 If we let it spread unchecked, 98 00:05:30,360 --> 00:05:32,760 the realm of Daning itself will be imperiled. 99 00:05:32,840 --> 00:05:33,680 A Nian. 100 00:05:33,760 --> 00:05:34,600 Do you know of 101 00:05:34,680 --> 00:05:36,440 any unusual valley where Fuqing Grass could grow? 102 00:05:36,520 --> 00:05:38,640 Such a valley would be distinctive, 103 00:05:39,160 --> 00:05:40,520 but Daning is vast. 104 00:05:40,600 --> 00:05:42,400 Searching them one by one 105 00:05:42,480 --> 00:05:43,760 would be like finding a needle in the sea. 106 00:05:43,840 --> 00:05:45,440 You haven't eaten anything, 107 00:05:45,520 --> 00:05:46,480 so I prepared some pastries. 108 00:05:47,560 --> 00:05:48,680 Our gifted Lady Shen 109 00:05:48,760 --> 00:05:50,760 normally never sets foot in the kitchen. 110 00:05:51,320 --> 00:05:53,600 -Are these even edible? -Then do not eat them. 111 00:05:53,680 --> 00:05:55,240 -Someone will... -I love them. 112 00:05:57,120 --> 00:06:00,720 Lord Shen, your tongue is usually as sweet as honey. 113 00:06:00,800 --> 00:06:03,320 Why are you so hard on your own sister? 114 00:06:04,080 --> 00:06:04,920 I was wrong. 115 00:06:05,840 --> 00:06:07,400 Anything my own sister makes, 116 00:06:07,480 --> 00:06:08,560 how could I possibly call it bad? 117 00:06:09,360 --> 00:06:12,520 Even the presentation is as lovely as a painting. 118 00:06:14,120 --> 00:06:15,280 A painting... 119 00:06:17,280 --> 00:06:19,440 Liu Ruyan's painting. Yinqing. 120 00:06:24,880 --> 00:06:27,120 Liu Ruyan hid this painting in a secret compartment. 121 00:06:27,200 --> 00:06:28,200 That means the place in it 122 00:06:28,280 --> 00:06:29,640 was not painted at random. 123 00:06:30,200 --> 00:06:31,640 She may actually have been there. 124 00:06:31,720 --> 00:06:34,320 Hibiscus thrives in warm, humid places, 125 00:06:34,400 --> 00:06:36,320 just like Fuqing Grass. 126 00:06:36,400 --> 00:06:37,360 Di Nian. 127 00:06:37,440 --> 00:06:39,320 Take men and search the outskirts of the capital at once 128 00:06:39,400 --> 00:06:40,800 for terrain matching this painting. 129 00:06:40,880 --> 00:06:41,840 Lord Meng. 130 00:06:42,960 --> 00:06:43,880 Lord Meng! 131 00:06:43,960 --> 00:06:45,000 Bofeng Tavern... 132 00:06:45,080 --> 00:06:46,320 Something terrible happened at Bofeng Tavern! 133 00:06:51,440 --> 00:06:52,440 Stop! 134 00:06:52,520 --> 00:06:54,360 -Give me back my husband! -Stop! What are you doing? 135 00:06:55,040 --> 00:06:56,040 Fuzhi. 136 00:06:56,480 --> 00:06:57,360 Lord Meng. 137 00:06:57,440 --> 00:06:59,760 You must seek justice for us! 138 00:06:59,840 --> 00:07:01,680 I held the birthday banquet here 139 00:07:01,760 --> 00:07:03,920 only out of respect for you. 140 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:06,080 If anything happens to my husband, 141 00:07:06,680 --> 00:07:07,880 how am I supposed to live? 142 00:07:07,960 --> 00:07:10,200 Even with you backing her, Lord Meng, 143 00:07:10,280 --> 00:07:12,200 Proprietor Yan still owes us an explanation. 144 00:07:12,280 --> 00:07:13,440 Exactly! 145 00:07:13,520 --> 00:07:15,360 No one leaves until we get an explanation! 146 00:07:15,440 --> 00:07:17,960 -No one leaves! -No one leaves! 147 00:07:18,720 --> 00:07:19,920 What are you doing? 148 00:07:20,360 --> 00:07:21,320 Stop! 149 00:07:24,240 --> 00:07:25,320 If you want justice, 150 00:07:25,920 --> 00:07:26,800 help me save them. 151 00:07:27,440 --> 00:07:28,840 If you want bloodshed, 152 00:07:29,560 --> 00:07:30,520 I will not be merciful. 153 00:07:31,160 --> 00:07:33,280 -Save them! -Save them! 154 00:07:36,920 --> 00:07:38,520 Husband! 155 00:07:58,040 --> 00:07:59,200 My lord. 156 00:07:59,280 --> 00:08:00,120 The wine is poisoned. 157 00:08:00,680 --> 00:08:01,960 Judging by how potent it is, 158 00:08:02,040 --> 00:08:03,560 it is most likely the Infinity Pill. 159 00:08:04,200 --> 00:08:05,120 The Tiger's Roar Gang. 160 00:08:07,600 --> 00:08:08,880 They must be targeting me. 161 00:08:09,440 --> 00:08:10,960 These people need treatment immediately, 162 00:08:11,040 --> 00:08:12,160 or their lives are in danger. 163 00:08:12,640 --> 00:08:13,520 Where is Lady Yan? 164 00:08:13,600 --> 00:08:15,400 She was just here. How did she vanish? 165 00:08:15,480 --> 00:08:16,920 Lord Meng. 166 00:08:23,840 --> 00:08:25,040 Meng Tinghui. 167 00:08:25,120 --> 00:08:26,680 You killed the woman I loved most. 168 00:08:26,760 --> 00:08:29,120 I will make the person dearest to you suffer worse than death. 169 00:08:29,200 --> 00:08:30,720 If you want to save Yan Fuzhi, 170 00:08:30,800 --> 00:08:32,400 come alone as agreed. 171 00:08:32,480 --> 00:08:34,440 Otherwise, prepare to collect her body. 172 00:08:35,080 --> 00:08:35,920 Fuzhi... 173 00:08:45,040 --> 00:08:47,040 Before the evening watch today, 174 00:08:47,120 --> 00:08:49,280 if the court does not hand over Meng Tinghui, 175 00:08:49,360 --> 00:08:51,920 I will drench the capital in blood with Infinity Pills. 176 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,360 Ling Yunfei. 177 00:08:54,720 --> 00:08:55,560 Shunzi. 178 00:08:56,080 --> 00:08:57,480 Run! 179 00:08:58,720 --> 00:08:59,920 -Run! -Run! 180 00:09:13,000 --> 00:09:14,080 Absurd! 181 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:17,440 How dare the Tiger's Roar Gang be this brazen? 182 00:09:17,520 --> 00:09:18,720 Your Majesty, please hear me. 183 00:09:19,280 --> 00:09:20,400 The Tiger's Roar Gang must be destroyed, 184 00:09:20,480 --> 00:09:21,760 and Ling Yunfei must be captured. 185 00:09:21,840 --> 00:09:23,760 But the people must also be reassured. 186 00:09:23,840 --> 00:09:24,880 I heard that at Bofeng Tavern 187 00:09:24,960 --> 00:09:26,480 many people were poisoned. 188 00:09:26,560 --> 00:09:28,600 The capital clinics are already overflowing, 189 00:09:28,680 --> 00:09:31,360 and threatening letters are everywhere. 190 00:09:31,440 --> 00:09:33,240 The whole city is in panic. 191 00:09:33,320 --> 00:09:36,440 All of this began because of Meng Tinghui. 192 00:09:36,520 --> 00:09:38,120 If we hand over just one person, 193 00:09:38,200 --> 00:09:39,680 we can hold Ling Yunfei at bay 194 00:09:39,760 --> 00:09:41,120 and calm the people. 195 00:09:41,200 --> 00:09:42,840 It is the best course. 196 00:09:42,920 --> 00:09:44,520 Your Majesty, I agree. 197 00:09:44,600 --> 00:09:46,520 Meng Tinghui may have been punishing evildoers, 198 00:09:46,600 --> 00:09:47,920 but she also provoked the Tiger's Roar Gang. 199 00:09:48,440 --> 00:09:49,760 If Your Majesty keeps shielding her, 200 00:09:49,840 --> 00:09:50,880 the people may question Your Majesty's judgment. 201 00:09:51,440 --> 00:09:53,840 Ling Yunfei posted threats all across the city. 202 00:09:53,920 --> 00:09:55,360 Is Meng Tinghui the one he is challenging? 203 00:09:55,440 --> 00:09:57,640 He is challenging me, 204 00:09:57,720 --> 00:09:59,040 and the authority of Daning. 205 00:10:00,080 --> 00:10:01,480 If I retreat today, 206 00:10:01,960 --> 00:10:03,560 that would truly be an unwise act. 207 00:10:03,640 --> 00:10:05,600 Your Majesty, all the civil and military officials 208 00:10:05,680 --> 00:10:07,320 are waiting before the main hall. 209 00:10:07,880 --> 00:10:09,520 If Your Majesty still refuses to hand her over, 210 00:10:09,600 --> 00:10:10,480 it will be hard to convince them. 211 00:10:10,560 --> 00:10:12,040 Today, not only Meng Tinghui, 212 00:10:12,120 --> 00:10:13,720 but anyone in this court 213 00:10:13,800 --> 00:10:15,040 would never be surrendered by me. 214 00:10:16,320 --> 00:10:18,440 Instead of joining forces to suppress the gang, 215 00:10:18,520 --> 00:10:20,920 you two submit a joint memorial to force my hand. 216 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:22,120 But, Your Majesty, 217 00:10:22,200 --> 00:10:23,960 less than three hours remain before the evening watch. 218 00:10:24,040 --> 00:10:25,200 If the search fails 219 00:10:25,280 --> 00:10:26,760 and the Tiger's Roar Gang still holds the Infinity Pills, 220 00:10:26,840 --> 00:10:28,920 the streets of the capital may be littered with bodies. 221 00:10:29,000 --> 00:10:30,320 How will we answer for that? 222 00:10:30,800 --> 00:10:31,640 Your Majesty. 223 00:10:33,800 --> 00:10:34,960 Your Majesty, I have a report. 224 00:10:35,040 --> 00:10:36,280 Lord Meng requests an audience. 225 00:10:36,360 --> 00:10:38,200 She has also volunteered to go 226 00:10:38,880 --> 00:10:40,360 meet Ling Yunfei. 227 00:10:50,080 --> 00:10:51,680 Seal every exit. 228 00:10:51,760 --> 00:10:53,120 -Search. -Yes. 229 00:10:54,840 --> 00:10:55,680 Your Majesty. 230 00:10:55,760 --> 00:10:58,000 The situation is urgent. There is no time to lose. 231 00:10:58,080 --> 00:10:59,760 Please allow me to go alone as agreed. 232 00:10:59,840 --> 00:11:01,080 This concerns the dignity of Daning. 233 00:11:01,160 --> 00:11:02,600 This is no time for you to play the hero. 234 00:11:03,320 --> 00:11:06,680 I sent Zhishu, Di Nian, and Huang Bo to hunt Ling Yunfei and his gang citywide. 235 00:11:06,760 --> 00:11:08,160 This matter is not open for discussion. 236 00:11:08,240 --> 00:11:09,520 Ling Yunfei believes 237 00:11:09,600 --> 00:11:11,000 that Liu Ruyan died by my hand. 238 00:11:11,480 --> 00:11:12,560 He wants a life for a life. 239 00:11:12,640 --> 00:11:13,840 If my life alone 240 00:11:13,920 --> 00:11:16,440 -could save Fuzhi and the whole capital— -Meng Tinghui! 241 00:11:16,520 --> 00:11:18,000 This involves the criminal underworld of Daning. 242 00:11:18,640 --> 00:11:19,640 Do you think this is a game? 243 00:11:20,920 --> 00:11:21,960 My decision is final. 244 00:11:22,840 --> 00:11:23,720 You may leave. 245 00:11:23,800 --> 00:11:25,400 My mind is made up as well. 246 00:11:26,720 --> 00:11:27,720 Even if I die, 247 00:11:28,880 --> 00:11:30,240 I must go. 248 00:11:36,400 --> 00:11:38,200 She dared openly defy His Majesty. 249 00:11:38,280 --> 00:11:39,600 Lord Meng truly is 250 00:11:39,680 --> 00:11:40,760 remarkably bold. 251 00:11:43,560 --> 00:11:44,480 Lord Meng. 252 00:11:44,960 --> 00:11:46,880 My brother has already gone to find Lady Yan. 253 00:11:46,960 --> 00:11:49,280 His Majesty also sent the Divine Guard to search the capital. 254 00:11:49,360 --> 00:11:50,640 They will surely find Fuzhi. 255 00:11:51,120 --> 00:11:52,400 Why risk your own life? 256 00:11:54,640 --> 00:11:57,040 I am going for Fuzhi, 257 00:11:57,120 --> 00:11:58,520 and for the people of the capital. 258 00:11:59,440 --> 00:12:00,720 Ling Yunfei wants me. 259 00:12:01,240 --> 00:12:02,800 It is time I settled this with him. 260 00:12:02,880 --> 00:12:04,560 My lord, I know we cannot talk you out of it. 261 00:12:04,640 --> 00:12:05,480 Then how about this? 262 00:12:06,040 --> 00:12:07,040 I will go in your place. 263 00:12:07,120 --> 00:12:08,440 I have followed you for so long 264 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:09,960 that your manner and speech 265 00:12:10,040 --> 00:12:11,120 are easy enough for me to imitate. 266 00:12:11,200 --> 00:12:12,440 Ling Yunfei will not recognize me. 267 00:12:12,520 --> 00:12:14,360 Can Ling Yunfei not tell a man from a woman? 268 00:12:15,200 --> 00:12:17,280 He specifically ordered me to come alone. 269 00:12:17,920 --> 00:12:19,160 If he sees anyone else, 270 00:12:19,240 --> 00:12:20,520 Fuzhi's life will be in danger. 271 00:12:21,680 --> 00:12:22,920 In this game, 272 00:12:23,000 --> 00:12:24,640 we must play by his rules. 273 00:12:24,720 --> 00:12:27,080 My lord, if you insist on going, 274 00:12:27,160 --> 00:12:28,360 this soup 275 00:12:28,440 --> 00:12:30,120 contains Ten-Tonic Vitality Powder. 276 00:12:30,720 --> 00:12:32,480 Even someone with no inner strength 277 00:12:32,560 --> 00:12:33,800 will become stronger and hardier 278 00:12:33,880 --> 00:12:35,120 and move as swiftly as the wind. 279 00:12:35,200 --> 00:12:36,480 You must drink it 280 00:12:36,560 --> 00:12:37,400 before we let you leave. 281 00:12:37,480 --> 00:12:38,960 Yes. 282 00:12:39,040 --> 00:12:40,200 At least take this medicine 283 00:12:40,280 --> 00:12:41,480 so we can have some peace of mind. 284 00:12:58,440 --> 00:12:59,280 I'm going. 285 00:13:14,760 --> 00:13:15,800 You... 286 00:13:15,880 --> 00:13:17,040 You drugged me. 287 00:13:20,560 --> 00:13:21,440 Forgive us, my lord. 288 00:13:21,920 --> 00:13:23,440 It was the only way. 289 00:13:29,520 --> 00:13:31,600 You can sleep soundly until tomorrow morning. 290 00:13:31,680 --> 00:13:33,000 When she wakes, 291 00:13:33,080 --> 00:13:35,920 she may punish me or hate me. I accept it all. 292 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,200 I will take men right now 293 00:13:37,280 --> 00:13:38,160 to find Lady Yan. 294 00:13:38,240 --> 00:13:40,640 I will recheck the clues from Wanxiang House. 295 00:13:56,640 --> 00:13:58,480 Search carefully, all of you. 296 00:13:58,560 --> 00:13:59,400 -Yes. -Yes. 297 00:14:16,320 --> 00:14:17,160 Found it. 298 00:14:19,320 --> 00:14:20,400 Your Majesty. 299 00:14:20,480 --> 00:14:23,160 Your Majesty, this is the glowstone powder Lord Meng left behind. 300 00:14:29,240 --> 00:14:30,600 If you insist on going, 301 00:14:31,280 --> 00:14:33,000 I will have men protect you in secret. 302 00:14:33,080 --> 00:14:34,840 Ling Yunfei demanded that I come alone. 303 00:14:35,440 --> 00:14:36,720 If he notices anything unusual, 304 00:14:36,800 --> 00:14:39,360 -Fuzhi's life... -This is my final concession. 305 00:14:45,360 --> 00:14:47,240 You are an official of Daning. 306 00:14:47,320 --> 00:14:49,160 I will never let you face danger alone. 307 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:51,280 Leave markers along the way. 308 00:14:51,360 --> 00:14:53,320 Zhishu and Di Nian will follow in secret 309 00:14:53,400 --> 00:14:54,800 without alerting Ling Yunfei. 310 00:14:54,880 --> 00:14:56,400 Once I meet Ling Yunfei, 311 00:14:57,640 --> 00:14:59,680 I will light a red flame as the signal. 312 00:14:59,760 --> 00:15:00,920 Remember. 313 00:15:01,000 --> 00:15:01,920 On this mission, 314 00:15:02,560 --> 00:15:03,680 your safety and Lady Yan's 315 00:15:03,760 --> 00:15:04,960 must come before everything else. 316 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:08,840 Your Majesty. 317 00:15:09,320 --> 00:15:10,520 The forest is dark. There may be an ambush. 318 00:15:10,600 --> 00:15:12,000 Perhaps Your Majesty should return to the palace. 319 00:15:12,080 --> 00:15:13,520 We will rescue Lord Meng and Lady Yan. 320 00:15:13,600 --> 00:15:15,200 Huang is right. 321 00:15:15,280 --> 00:15:16,600 Ling Yunfei is ruthless. 322 00:15:16,680 --> 00:15:18,360 -If Your Majesty is harmed... -All the more reason. 323 00:15:18,920 --> 00:15:21,000 I must capture them with my own hands. 324 00:15:27,520 --> 00:15:28,560 Come. To the palace. 325 00:15:28,640 --> 00:15:29,520 Leyan. 326 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,880 Teacher. 327 00:15:30,960 --> 00:15:32,080 Why are you here so late? 328 00:15:32,160 --> 00:15:33,520 Ling Yunfei is devious, 329 00:15:33,600 --> 00:15:35,680 and the Office of Public Inquiry is his first target. 330 00:15:36,240 --> 00:15:38,440 I was worried about you. Are you heading home? 331 00:15:39,040 --> 00:15:40,320 I am going to the palace. 332 00:15:40,400 --> 00:15:41,240 Leyan. 333 00:15:41,320 --> 00:15:42,760 What is so urgent? 334 00:15:42,840 --> 00:15:44,040 Lord Meng is missing. 335 00:15:44,120 --> 00:15:45,920 She must have gone alone to meet Ling Yunfei. 336 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:47,400 Yinqing already led the Light Cavalry out of the city. 337 00:15:47,480 --> 00:15:48,760 But without anyone to support her, 338 00:15:48,840 --> 00:15:50,520 she is in grave danger going alone. 339 00:15:50,600 --> 00:15:51,800 I must report to His Majesty 340 00:15:51,880 --> 00:15:52,800 and ask him to send reinforcements. 341 00:15:52,880 --> 00:15:54,160 Where are Lieutenant Di 342 00:15:54,240 --> 00:15:55,120 and your brother now? 343 00:15:55,840 --> 00:15:56,680 My brother... 344 00:15:56,760 --> 00:15:57,960 He already left to find Lady Yan 345 00:15:58,040 --> 00:15:59,480 and track down Ling Yunfei. 346 00:15:59,560 --> 00:16:00,680 A Nian 347 00:16:00,760 --> 00:16:02,000 may be attending His Majesty. 348 00:16:02,080 --> 00:16:03,680 Ling Yunfei 349 00:16:03,760 --> 00:16:05,840 will surely spare no one from the Office of Public Inquiry. 350 00:16:05,920 --> 00:16:07,480 Your brother and Di Nian 351 00:16:07,560 --> 00:16:08,640 are both away from the residence. 352 00:16:08,720 --> 00:16:10,440 Who will protect the Shen household? 353 00:16:10,520 --> 00:16:11,960 Deploy the household guards at once 354 00:16:12,040 --> 00:16:13,320 and keep the Shen residence under tight guard. 355 00:16:13,400 --> 00:16:14,640 I will go to the palace in your place. 356 00:16:14,720 --> 00:16:16,480 But if His Majesty asks for details... 357 00:16:16,560 --> 00:16:17,720 His Majesty knows 358 00:16:17,800 --> 00:16:19,080 Lord Meng's temperament very well. 359 00:16:19,680 --> 00:16:22,080 I will explain everything properly to him. 360 00:16:22,160 --> 00:16:23,160 Do not worry. 361 00:16:23,920 --> 00:16:26,080 Take care of yourself and your family. 362 00:16:43,360 --> 00:16:44,360 Lord Meng. 363 00:16:45,520 --> 00:16:47,560 Have you not always wanted to capture me? 364 00:16:47,640 --> 00:16:48,720 Enough talk. 365 00:16:48,800 --> 00:16:50,760 I am here. 366 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:53,240 Release Yan Fuzhi. 367 00:16:53,320 --> 00:16:54,440 What is the rush? 368 00:16:55,800 --> 00:16:57,560 The show has only just begun. 369 00:16:57,640 --> 00:16:58,480 Let me go! 370 00:17:03,600 --> 00:17:04,440 Fuzhi! 371 00:17:10,200 --> 00:17:12,760 I have dreamed of you often these past few days. 372 00:17:13,240 --> 00:17:14,160 In my dreams, 373 00:17:14,960 --> 00:17:16,160 you were just like this, 374 00:17:16,240 --> 00:17:18,120 kneeling at my feet and begging for mercy. 375 00:17:22,240 --> 00:17:23,840 I truly cannot understand it. 376 00:17:25,480 --> 00:17:27,640 You and I stayed out of each other's way. 377 00:17:29,280 --> 00:17:31,480 Why did you insist on hounding me? 378 00:17:32,040 --> 00:17:34,320 Everything I built with my own hands 379 00:17:34,400 --> 00:17:36,040 was wiped out by you people. 380 00:17:36,600 --> 00:17:38,920 And the woman I loved most died because of you. 381 00:17:42,160 --> 00:17:43,240 Tell me. 382 00:17:43,880 --> 00:17:45,280 This blood debt... 383 00:17:45,360 --> 00:17:46,800 How will you repay it? 384 00:17:47,560 --> 00:17:48,400 Ling Yunfei. 385 00:17:50,440 --> 00:17:52,560 As for how this blood debt is repaid, 386 00:17:54,080 --> 00:17:55,200 we will do it your way. 387 00:17:55,280 --> 00:17:56,680 But first, 388 00:17:57,440 --> 00:17:58,840 release Yan Fuzhi. 389 00:17:59,400 --> 00:18:00,600 If you dare touch her, 390 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,960 I will grind your bones to dust. 391 00:18:09,040 --> 00:18:10,960 What touching sisterly devotion. 392 00:18:15,480 --> 00:18:17,760 Have you not been investigating the Infinity Pills? 393 00:18:24,960 --> 00:18:26,400 Mengmeng! 394 00:18:26,480 --> 00:18:27,320 Let her go! 395 00:18:28,120 --> 00:18:29,680 Let her go and come at me instead! 396 00:18:33,640 --> 00:18:34,640 As you wish. 397 00:18:36,760 --> 00:18:37,920 Ling Yunfei! 398 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,160 Do not hurt Fuzhi. 399 00:18:39,720 --> 00:18:41,960 Someone else truly killed Liu Ruyan. 400 00:18:42,640 --> 00:18:43,680 You are taking revenge on the wrong person. 401 00:18:43,760 --> 00:18:45,360 Even if we both die today, 402 00:18:46,320 --> 00:18:48,080 Liu Ruyan in the afterlife 403 00:18:48,160 --> 00:18:49,160 will still be unable to rest in peace. 404 00:18:51,920 --> 00:18:53,280 I came here alone today. 405 00:18:53,360 --> 00:18:54,800 I am not even afraid to die. 406 00:18:55,480 --> 00:18:56,720 Why would I lie to you? 407 00:18:56,800 --> 00:18:58,560 That day, I needed Liu Ruyan alive 408 00:18:58,640 --> 00:18:59,760 to learn your whereabouts. 409 00:19:00,680 --> 00:19:02,440 Why would I have struck rashly? 410 00:19:04,120 --> 00:19:06,920 Even if she did not kill Sister Ruyan herself, 411 00:19:07,000 --> 00:19:08,480 she still drove her to her death. 412 00:19:08,560 --> 00:19:10,200 And there is my brother's blood feud, 413 00:19:10,280 --> 00:19:12,120 and the lives of dozens of our brothers. 414 00:19:12,800 --> 00:19:15,120 If we do not tear her limb from limb today, 415 00:19:15,200 --> 00:19:16,360 we will have failed Sister Ruyan 416 00:19:16,440 --> 00:19:17,640 and our fallen brothers. 417 00:19:24,480 --> 00:19:25,760 This should be the place. 418 00:19:25,840 --> 00:19:26,800 We are running out of time. 419 00:19:27,320 --> 00:19:28,160 Go. 420 00:19:36,520 --> 00:19:38,880 Sir, Ying Gua has led troops into the Tiger's Roar Gang. 421 00:19:39,760 --> 00:19:40,840 We should avoid a direct clash. 422 00:19:45,320 --> 00:19:49,240 Stop! Let her go! 423 00:19:49,320 --> 00:19:50,200 Fuzhi! 424 00:19:51,040 --> 00:19:51,960 Let her go! 425 00:19:52,040 --> 00:19:53,320 Do you not want revenge? 426 00:19:53,400 --> 00:19:54,400 Come at me! 427 00:19:56,400 --> 00:19:57,680 Stop! 428 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,520 Stop feeding her! 429 00:20:00,480 --> 00:20:01,440 Stop! 430 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,080 Let her go! 431 00:20:06,320 --> 00:20:07,160 No! 432 00:20:10,680 --> 00:20:11,520 No! 433 00:20:11,600 --> 00:20:13,400 Such devoted sisters. 434 00:20:13,480 --> 00:20:15,400 If she wants it so badly, give her more. 435 00:20:17,840 --> 00:20:19,680 I killed Liu Ruyan with my own hands. 436 00:20:20,720 --> 00:20:21,880 I killed her myself. 437 00:20:22,680 --> 00:20:23,720 It was me. 438 00:20:24,280 --> 00:20:25,440 I watched her with my own eyes 439 00:20:25,520 --> 00:20:27,000 die by my hand. 440 00:20:27,080 --> 00:20:30,160 Before she died, she put on her finest makeup 441 00:20:31,720 --> 00:20:33,240 and wore her most splendid clothes. 442 00:20:35,240 --> 00:20:37,600 She waited for you, full of hope. 443 00:20:38,800 --> 00:20:39,640 What a pity. 444 00:20:41,480 --> 00:20:43,760 You never even saw her one last time. 445 00:20:51,680 --> 00:20:53,560 Do you not want to avenge her? 446 00:20:55,840 --> 00:20:56,880 Kill me. 447 00:20:56,960 --> 00:20:58,560 Kill me right now! 448 00:21:07,320 --> 00:21:08,440 Today, 449 00:21:09,040 --> 00:21:10,840 I will send you to join Ruyan in death. 450 00:21:12,640 --> 00:21:13,640 Ling Yunfei! 451 00:21:22,640 --> 00:21:23,640 Fuzhi! 452 00:21:30,800 --> 00:21:32,000 Chief! 453 00:21:42,520 --> 00:21:43,680 Raid the Tiger's Roar Gang! 454 00:21:43,760 --> 00:21:45,520 -After him! -Yes! 455 00:21:46,240 --> 00:21:47,080 Fuzhi. 456 00:21:47,640 --> 00:21:48,520 Are you hurt? 457 00:21:49,520 --> 00:21:50,360 I am fine. 458 00:21:51,160 --> 00:21:53,600 Fuzhi, what is wrong? 459 00:21:53,680 --> 00:21:55,040 They forced her to take an Infinity Pill. 460 00:21:56,880 --> 00:21:57,720 Fuzhi! 461 00:22:02,080 --> 00:22:03,440 As you ordered, 462 00:22:03,520 --> 00:22:04,880 Chief Ling has withdrawn safely. 463 00:22:08,320 --> 00:22:10,480 Ling Yunfei is a useful blade. 464 00:22:10,560 --> 00:22:11,680 It would be a waste to lose him. 465 00:22:11,760 --> 00:22:14,080 Besides, he knows far too many secrets. 466 00:22:16,320 --> 00:22:17,400 Dead or alive, 467 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:20,040 he must never fall into the hands of the court. 468 00:22:20,600 --> 00:22:21,480 Rest assured, Master. 469 00:22:22,120 --> 00:22:24,000 The court may have raided the Tiger's Roar Gang, 470 00:22:24,080 --> 00:22:25,040 but the secret passage has been destroyed. 471 00:22:25,120 --> 00:22:26,360 For the time being, 472 00:22:26,440 --> 00:22:27,720 they will not find his hiding place. 473 00:22:34,080 --> 00:22:35,240 Fuzhi. 474 00:22:36,200 --> 00:22:37,040 Fuzhi! 475 00:22:37,960 --> 00:22:38,800 Calm down. 476 00:22:39,640 --> 00:22:42,560 Stop smashing things, Fuzhi! 477 00:22:43,480 --> 00:22:44,760 Fuzhi! 478 00:22:44,840 --> 00:22:45,960 Calm down! 479 00:22:46,520 --> 00:22:47,800 Hold on. 480 00:22:52,640 --> 00:22:53,600 Fuzhi! 481 00:22:53,680 --> 00:22:56,160 Fuzhi, stop smashing things! Fuzhi! 482 00:22:56,920 --> 00:22:58,000 Stop! 483 00:23:00,280 --> 00:23:01,880 Fuzhi! 484 00:23:03,200 --> 00:23:07,400 Hold on. 485 00:23:07,480 --> 00:23:08,960 Fuzhi! 486 00:23:10,880 --> 00:23:11,720 Fuzhi! 487 00:23:11,800 --> 00:23:13,360 Once you get through this, you will be all right. 488 00:23:14,800 --> 00:23:16,240 Hold on a little longer, all right? 489 00:23:20,240 --> 00:23:21,480 It is all right. 490 00:23:34,760 --> 00:23:36,880 Mengmeng. 491 00:23:36,960 --> 00:23:38,680 Give me an Infinity Pill. 492 00:23:39,520 --> 00:23:41,640 Please, give me an Infinity Pill. 493 00:23:41,720 --> 00:23:44,560 -I feel awful. -Fuzhi. 494 00:23:44,640 --> 00:23:46,040 Give me an Infinity Pill. 495 00:23:47,320 --> 00:23:49,560 Once you get through this, you will be all right. 496 00:23:55,560 --> 00:23:57,200 Zhishu. 497 00:23:57,280 --> 00:23:59,240 Give me an Infinity Pill. 498 00:23:59,320 --> 00:24:00,280 Please. 499 00:24:00,360 --> 00:24:01,440 Give me an Infinity Pill. 500 00:24:01,520 --> 00:24:03,800 I feel awful. Give me an Infinity Pill. 501 00:24:03,880 --> 00:24:04,720 Please. 502 00:24:04,800 --> 00:24:06,680 Fuzhi, the Infinity Pill will destroy you. 503 00:24:06,760 --> 00:24:08,320 I feel awful. 504 00:24:08,400 --> 00:24:09,240 Fuzhi. 505 00:24:11,400 --> 00:24:13,760 Wake up! 506 00:24:17,440 --> 00:24:18,800 Fuzhi, let go! 507 00:24:18,880 --> 00:24:20,600 Fuzhi, release me! 508 00:24:20,680 --> 00:24:22,280 -Stop biting! -My lord! 509 00:24:22,360 --> 00:24:23,320 -Fuzhi! -My lord! 510 00:24:23,400 --> 00:24:24,920 Tie Lady Yan up first. 511 00:24:25,000 --> 00:24:26,320 She may hurt us when another attack comes. 512 00:24:29,360 --> 00:24:30,360 Let go! 513 00:24:33,200 --> 00:24:34,840 Give me an Infinity Pill! 514 00:24:34,920 --> 00:24:36,160 Or I will kill all of you! 515 00:24:36,240 --> 00:24:37,400 Yan Fuzhi! 516 00:24:37,480 --> 00:24:40,200 -Put down the knife! -Fuzhi, do not hurt yourself! 517 00:24:40,280 --> 00:24:41,360 Lady Yan! 518 00:24:49,640 --> 00:24:50,560 Lord Shen, quickly! 519 00:24:58,960 --> 00:24:59,800 Let me go! 520 00:24:59,880 --> 00:25:00,760 Lord Meng. 521 00:25:00,840 --> 00:25:03,480 If we do not restrain her, she may hurt herself too. 522 00:25:11,480 --> 00:25:12,320 Fuzhi. 523 00:25:14,080 --> 00:25:14,920 Fuzhi. 524 00:25:15,440 --> 00:25:16,280 Fuzhi. 525 00:25:17,920 --> 00:25:20,640 Kill me. 526 00:25:21,760 --> 00:25:23,400 It hurts too much. 527 00:25:26,800 --> 00:25:28,480 I cannot bear it. 528 00:25:28,560 --> 00:25:29,840 I am begging you. 529 00:25:30,200 --> 00:25:33,840 Kill me. 530 00:25:35,280 --> 00:25:36,480 Kill me! 531 00:25:40,320 --> 00:25:41,400 Fuzhi. 532 00:25:56,160 --> 00:25:57,400 Yinqing. 533 00:25:58,400 --> 00:26:00,200 You have always been skilled with poisons. 534 00:26:06,080 --> 00:26:08,000 Please, save Fuzhi. 535 00:26:10,200 --> 00:26:11,920 -My lord... -Please think of something! 536 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,440 Please get up first. 537 00:26:13,520 --> 00:26:17,240 I beg you. Find a way to save her. 538 00:26:22,720 --> 00:26:24,840 Fuzhi is my only family. 539 00:26:28,040 --> 00:26:30,320 Even if it costs my life, 540 00:26:31,320 --> 00:26:32,200 I would give it willingly. 541 00:26:33,720 --> 00:26:34,760 My lord, please get up. 542 00:26:35,400 --> 00:26:36,720 If Lady Yan can be saved, 543 00:26:37,800 --> 00:26:39,040 even if it costs everything I have, 544 00:26:40,120 --> 00:26:41,440 I will not hesitate. 545 00:26:42,160 --> 00:26:43,080 My lord. 546 00:26:43,560 --> 00:26:44,480 Lord Shen. 547 00:26:45,520 --> 00:26:46,880 This poison is extraordinarily strange. 548 00:26:47,720 --> 00:26:50,280 His Majesty sent Imperial Physician Li to examine her personally, 549 00:26:50,360 --> 00:26:51,920 but he could do nothing. 550 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,480 I searched every medical text 551 00:26:54,360 --> 00:26:55,640 and found no cure. 552 00:26:55,720 --> 00:26:57,480 Even if we begin developing an antidote, 553 00:26:58,120 --> 00:26:59,880 it could take months, perhaps years. 554 00:26:59,960 --> 00:27:01,360 But Lady Yan... 555 00:27:05,320 --> 00:27:06,600 may have only three days. 556 00:27:13,040 --> 00:27:14,960 If she can endure this ordeal herself, 557 00:27:15,520 --> 00:27:17,400 the poison will gradually weaken. 558 00:27:17,480 --> 00:27:18,600 Three days... 559 00:27:23,600 --> 00:27:24,920 Three days. 560 00:27:43,920 --> 00:27:44,760 Fuzhi. 561 00:27:47,600 --> 00:27:48,440 Fuzhi. 562 00:27:49,920 --> 00:27:50,800 Hold on. 563 00:27:51,760 --> 00:27:54,120 Bofeng Tavern has not spread across Daning yet. 564 00:27:54,920 --> 00:27:56,360 Rank, wealth, glory... 565 00:27:57,880 --> 00:27:59,200 I do not want any of it. 566 00:28:00,280 --> 00:28:01,680 Let us go back to Shazhou. 567 00:28:03,760 --> 00:28:05,920 I only want you standing safely before me. 568 00:28:09,080 --> 00:28:10,120 Please. 569 00:28:11,960 --> 00:28:13,120 Do not leave me. 570 00:28:17,000 --> 00:28:17,920 Please. 571 00:28:21,800 --> 00:28:23,240 Please... 572 00:28:23,320 --> 00:28:25,200 I heard Jiang Mei'er came looking for trouble again. 573 00:28:25,680 --> 00:28:26,520 Does she really think we are easy targets? 574 00:28:26,600 --> 00:28:29,280 I'll avenge you by bashing her with an abacus. 575 00:28:29,360 --> 00:28:32,000 But to me, nothing is worth risking your life for. 576 00:28:32,560 --> 00:28:33,600 Let us make our way in the capital. 577 00:28:34,440 --> 00:28:35,760 You open a tavern, 578 00:28:35,840 --> 00:28:36,800 and I will sit the imperial examination. 579 00:28:36,880 --> 00:28:40,240 -Together, we'll make our mark. -Capital, here we come! 580 00:28:40,320 --> 00:28:42,440 Here we come! 581 00:28:42,520 --> 00:28:43,520 I got this at Lingquan Temple 582 00:28:43,600 --> 00:28:44,720 especially for you. It is the best fortune lot. 583 00:28:44,800 --> 00:28:47,240 The monk said you are certain to pass the imperial examination. 584 00:28:47,320 --> 00:28:48,240 May my writing earn me a place in government, 585 00:28:49,720 --> 00:28:50,800 change my fate, 586 00:28:52,160 --> 00:28:54,200 and let me protect those dearest to me. 587 00:29:02,200 --> 00:29:04,800 I have tried so hard. 588 00:29:04,880 --> 00:29:06,640 I really have tried so hard. 589 00:29:09,000 --> 00:29:10,000 Mengmeng. 590 00:29:10,080 --> 00:29:11,440 I know. 591 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,640 I have seen it all. 592 00:29:14,760 --> 00:29:15,920 Even if you fail the examination, 593 00:29:16,920 --> 00:29:18,960 you will still be the finest Meng Tinghui in the world. 594 00:29:19,040 --> 00:29:21,360 There is only one Meng Tinghui like you. 595 00:29:21,440 --> 00:29:22,280 Fuzhi. 596 00:29:22,880 --> 00:29:24,040 I became the top scholar! 597 00:29:24,120 --> 00:29:25,640 The top scholar! 598 00:29:29,240 --> 00:29:30,360 Mengmeng is right here. 599 00:29:30,440 --> 00:29:31,320 Look. 600 00:29:31,400 --> 00:29:32,800 Brilliant beyond measure. 601 00:29:32,880 --> 00:29:34,560 You have everything anyone could want. 602 00:29:34,640 --> 00:29:36,440 You are so heartless. 603 00:29:36,520 --> 00:29:38,680 We promised to return to Shazhou together. 604 00:29:38,760 --> 00:29:40,160 You broke your promise. 605 00:29:40,240 --> 00:29:41,600 You have to promise me 606 00:29:41,680 --> 00:29:43,520 that when you shelter others from the rain, 607 00:29:43,600 --> 00:29:45,000 you will protect yourself first. 608 00:29:47,360 --> 00:29:48,480 Stop! 609 00:29:49,280 --> 00:29:50,320 Stop feeding her! 610 00:29:51,120 --> 00:29:52,120 Stop! 611 00:29:52,200 --> 00:29:53,920 Let her go! 612 00:31:01,480 --> 00:31:03,040 Please, give me an Infinity Pill. 613 00:31:04,880 --> 00:31:06,320 I will do anything you ask. 614 00:31:08,040 --> 00:31:09,480 Anything at all. 615 00:31:13,360 --> 00:31:14,480 What if I told you 616 00:31:14,560 --> 00:31:16,280 to kill Meng Tinghui? 617 00:31:16,360 --> 00:31:18,840 Fine. I will kill her. 618 00:31:18,920 --> 00:31:20,160 I will kill her. 619 00:31:21,720 --> 00:31:24,120 Fuzhi! 620 00:31:24,200 --> 00:31:25,160 Wake up! 621 00:31:36,320 --> 00:31:37,680 Proprietor Yan. 622 00:31:37,760 --> 00:31:38,960 This is Lord Meng. 623 00:31:39,720 --> 00:31:41,640 Let go! 624 00:31:44,080 --> 00:31:45,040 My lord, are you all right? 625 00:31:46,680 --> 00:31:47,720 I am here. 626 00:31:47,800 --> 00:31:49,600 Mengmeng. 627 00:31:49,680 --> 00:31:50,640 It hurts so much. 628 00:31:51,360 --> 00:31:53,680 It feels like bugs are gnawing all over me. 629 00:31:55,200 --> 00:31:57,480 Please kill me. 630 00:31:57,560 --> 00:31:58,400 There are bugs. 631 00:31:59,440 --> 00:32:00,680 They are biting me. 632 00:32:01,440 --> 00:32:02,480 They are gnawing at my bones. 633 00:32:02,560 --> 00:32:03,560 I cannot bear it. 634 00:32:03,640 --> 00:32:05,400 Yinqing, quickly! 635 00:32:07,360 --> 00:32:08,200 Careful. 636 00:32:09,480 --> 00:32:10,600 Slowly. 637 00:32:12,080 --> 00:32:13,360 Fuzhi, slowly. 638 00:32:28,400 --> 00:32:29,240 Mengmeng. 639 00:32:30,320 --> 00:32:32,040 Kill me. 640 00:32:32,120 --> 00:32:33,440 Please. 641 00:32:34,520 --> 00:32:35,720 If you die, 642 00:32:37,440 --> 00:32:38,760 what am I supposed to do? 643 00:32:41,240 --> 00:32:42,720 If anything happens to you, 644 00:32:44,600 --> 00:32:46,200 I will not go on living either. 645 00:32:59,080 --> 00:32:59,960 I have an Infinity Pill here. 646 00:33:04,760 --> 00:33:05,800 Give it to me. 647 00:33:05,880 --> 00:33:06,720 Give me the Infinity Pill! 648 00:33:06,800 --> 00:33:07,800 Fuzhi! 649 00:33:11,280 --> 00:33:12,120 Give it to me! 650 00:33:17,640 --> 00:33:18,480 Shen Zhishu! 651 00:33:18,560 --> 00:33:20,080 Are you trying to make her die even sooner? 652 00:33:20,160 --> 00:33:22,120 Do you want to watch her die in agony? 653 00:33:22,200 --> 00:33:23,080 Meng Tinghui! 654 00:33:23,160 --> 00:33:24,520 You are supposed to be her closest friend. 655 00:33:24,600 --> 00:33:26,720 Can you not even let her die with less pain? 656 00:33:29,160 --> 00:33:30,240 She will not die. 657 00:33:32,440 --> 00:33:33,920 She absolutely will not die. 658 00:33:39,320 --> 00:33:40,600 If she really... 659 00:33:44,960 --> 00:33:46,440 If she really... 660 00:33:47,840 --> 00:33:49,520 then I will go with her. 661 00:33:53,800 --> 00:33:55,080 On the road to the afterlife, 662 00:33:55,600 --> 00:33:57,800 I will never let you be alone. 663 00:33:58,800 --> 00:33:59,840 I just... 664 00:34:00,880 --> 00:34:02,280 do not want to see her suffer like this. 665 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:04,840 Lady Meng. 666 00:34:05,720 --> 00:34:06,760 Huiyin House's caravans 667 00:34:06,840 --> 00:34:07,800 travel to the border year-round 668 00:34:07,880 --> 00:34:09,120 to obtain these Ice Soul Pills. 669 00:34:09,200 --> 00:34:10,960 They counter the heat toxin of Five-Stone Powder. 670 00:34:11,040 --> 00:34:13,000 -Fuzhi. -It won't cure the Infinity Pill, 671 00:34:13,080 --> 00:34:14,280 but the two poisons are quite similar. 672 00:34:15,480 --> 00:34:16,560 With her life hanging in the balance, 673 00:34:16,640 --> 00:34:19,040 I hope this pill gives you a chance to save her. 674 00:34:19,720 --> 00:34:21,920 My lord, it is not a perfect match for her condition, 675 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:22,840 but it is worth trying. 676 00:34:39,000 --> 00:34:39,840 Fuzhi. 677 00:34:41,560 --> 00:34:43,000 If this road leads to death, 678 00:34:44,400 --> 00:34:45,760 I will walk it with you. 679 00:34:51,320 --> 00:34:52,640 -Fuzhi. -Let me examine her. 680 00:34:52,720 --> 00:34:53,800 Fuzhi. 681 00:34:56,760 --> 00:34:57,640 Fuzhi. 682 00:34:59,000 --> 00:35:00,520 Her pulse is faint as a thread, 683 00:35:01,040 --> 00:35:02,200 but it has not stopped. 684 00:35:03,640 --> 00:35:04,800 If by midnight tonight 685 00:35:04,880 --> 00:35:06,360 the heat toxin does not flare up again, 686 00:35:06,440 --> 00:35:07,920 she will have escaped death. 687 00:35:17,680 --> 00:35:20,000 We owe much to Lady Situ for her generous help. 688 00:35:20,560 --> 00:35:21,600 Lady Yan and Lady Meng 689 00:35:21,680 --> 00:35:23,400 once treated me like a sister. 690 00:35:23,480 --> 00:35:25,440 I am only doing what little I can. 691 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:28,040 Lady Yan's danger has not passed tonight. 692 00:35:28,800 --> 00:35:30,000 I will take my leave 693 00:35:30,080 --> 00:35:31,360 so I do not disturb you all. 694 00:35:32,080 --> 00:35:32,920 It is late. 695 00:35:33,000 --> 00:35:34,040 I will see Mistress Situ out. 696 00:36:52,160 --> 00:36:53,080 Zhili. 697 00:36:53,160 --> 00:36:54,040 It is so late. 698 00:36:54,520 --> 00:36:55,560 Why are you still here? 699 00:37:09,320 --> 00:37:10,320 Why are you crying? 700 00:37:11,400 --> 00:37:12,320 Who bullied you? 701 00:37:13,280 --> 00:37:14,440 I always thought 702 00:37:15,320 --> 00:37:16,640 there was nothing in this world 703 00:37:16,720 --> 00:37:18,200 that could frighten Lady Meng. 704 00:37:18,280 --> 00:37:21,040 But when Lady Yan's addiction seized her today, 705 00:37:21,120 --> 00:37:23,160 Lord Meng wept her heart out. 706 00:37:23,240 --> 00:37:24,680 Even my brother cried. 707 00:37:26,040 --> 00:37:26,880 A Nian. 708 00:37:27,440 --> 00:37:28,800 I am scared. 709 00:37:28,880 --> 00:37:31,360 I am afraid Lady Yan may never wake up. 710 00:37:31,440 --> 00:37:33,320 And I am even more afraid something might happen to you. 711 00:37:36,960 --> 00:37:38,280 Zhili. 712 00:37:38,360 --> 00:37:39,640 I am back, am I not? 713 00:37:40,360 --> 00:37:41,200 I am fine. 714 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:45,760 You are getting bolder and bolder. 715 00:37:45,840 --> 00:37:47,880 Before sunset, Guard Huang led the Light Cavalry 716 00:37:47,960 --> 00:37:49,480 and the Divine Guard back to the capital to report. 717 00:37:49,560 --> 00:37:51,000 Yet you dared act alone 718 00:37:51,080 --> 00:37:52,120 and stayed away all night. 719 00:37:52,200 --> 00:37:53,440 What if something had happened to you? 720 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,160 Zhili. 721 00:37:55,720 --> 00:37:56,920 Does your hand hurt? 722 00:37:58,520 --> 00:37:59,760 I am back, am I not? 723 00:37:59,840 --> 00:38:01,840 Why do you make me worry so much? 724 00:38:02,360 --> 00:38:03,560 And you are still calling me Zhili? 725 00:38:03,640 --> 00:38:04,920 Do you think that because you are grown now, 726 00:38:05,000 --> 00:38:06,320 you no longer have to listen to me? 727 00:38:06,400 --> 00:38:07,560 Call me Sister. 728 00:38:08,680 --> 00:38:09,520 Sister. 729 00:38:13,360 --> 00:38:14,520 Do not try to look pitiful now. 730 00:38:20,640 --> 00:38:21,640 Are you hurt? 731 00:38:43,920 --> 00:38:44,760 I have never seen 732 00:38:44,840 --> 00:38:46,360 my brother look that worried before. 733 00:38:47,760 --> 00:38:49,880 He actually fell for Lady Yan long ago. 734 00:38:51,000 --> 00:38:52,400 He has simply kept denying his feelings 735 00:38:52,480 --> 00:38:53,680 and refused to admit them. 736 00:38:54,520 --> 00:38:56,560 With Lady Yan in this condition, 737 00:38:56,640 --> 00:38:57,760 of course his heart is breaking. 738 00:38:58,720 --> 00:39:00,840 I hope Lady Yan makes it through tonight. 739 00:39:02,160 --> 00:39:03,680 If anything happens to her, 740 00:39:04,440 --> 00:39:05,800 that little light in my brother's eyes 741 00:39:06,360 --> 00:39:07,760 may go out forever. 742 00:39:07,840 --> 00:39:09,760 Lord Meng's whole world would collapse too. 743 00:39:12,240 --> 00:39:14,120 I will bring Ling Yunfei to justice. 744 00:39:17,520 --> 00:39:18,880 I hope Lady Yan 745 00:39:18,960 --> 00:39:20,280 will be protected by Heaven. 746 00:39:22,160 --> 00:39:23,120 Look at you. 747 00:39:23,200 --> 00:39:25,000 How did you get hurt this badly? 748 00:39:25,080 --> 00:39:27,040 While searching for the valley outside the capital, 749 00:39:27,120 --> 00:39:28,280 I got scratched by accident. 750 00:39:28,360 --> 00:39:29,360 It was a long journey, 751 00:39:29,440 --> 00:39:30,800 so I returned a little late. 752 00:39:30,880 --> 00:39:32,560 Did you find anything outside the capital? 753 00:39:32,640 --> 00:39:33,760 We still need more time. 754 00:39:34,320 --> 00:39:36,080 There was no word from you for a day and a night, 755 00:39:36,160 --> 00:39:37,480 and then you came back covered in wounds. 756 00:39:37,560 --> 00:39:38,960 Do you know how worried I was? 757 00:39:41,920 --> 00:39:42,760 What are you smiling at? 758 00:39:43,320 --> 00:39:44,520 You care about me. 759 00:39:46,240 --> 00:39:47,960 When have I ever not cared about you? 760 00:39:51,280 --> 00:39:53,000 You should visit a clinic tomorrow. 761 00:39:53,080 --> 00:39:53,920 I know. 762 00:40:05,360 --> 00:40:06,400 What is this? 763 00:40:06,920 --> 00:40:09,280 I found it while searching for the valley outside the capital. 764 00:40:09,360 --> 00:40:10,480 I heard that carrying it 765 00:40:10,560 --> 00:40:11,400 brings good luck. 766 00:40:12,400 --> 00:40:14,040 It looks like you are the one who needs some good luck. 767 00:40:19,880 --> 00:40:20,840 Rest and let your wounds heal. 768 00:40:20,920 --> 00:40:22,040 I am going to see Lady Yan. 769 00:40:27,640 --> 00:40:28,880 I will go with you. 770 00:40:29,440 --> 00:40:30,480 You stay here and rest. 771 00:40:30,560 --> 00:40:31,480 Go home early. 772 00:40:48,080 --> 00:40:48,920 Shopkeeper. 773 00:40:50,800 --> 00:40:52,800 I wonder how Proprietor Yan is doing. 774 00:40:53,400 --> 00:40:54,360 Shopkeeper, 775 00:40:54,440 --> 00:40:56,840 you may compete fiercely in business with Proprietor Yan, 776 00:40:56,920 --> 00:40:58,240 but you really do care about her. 777 00:40:59,280 --> 00:41:00,360 Business is business. 778 00:41:00,440 --> 00:41:03,120 But you saw how terrifying people on the Infinity Pill can become. 779 00:41:03,200 --> 00:41:05,160 Master Zhao and Old Madam Zhao 780 00:41:05,240 --> 00:41:06,680 are both gone now. 781 00:41:09,440 --> 00:41:10,760 Proprietor Yan is a woman 782 00:41:10,840 --> 00:41:12,320 making her way in the world alone is not easy. 783 00:41:13,040 --> 00:41:14,200 Fortunately, Lord Meng was there this time 784 00:41:14,280 --> 00:41:15,280 and managed to save her.