1 00:00:08,140 --> 00:00:11,200 ♪I'm just a common man under the sky♪ 2 00:00:11,610 --> 00:00:14,580 ♪Among all living beings, they speak of my recklessness♪ 3 00:00:14,880 --> 00:00:17,680 ♪Above the sky, my heart yearns♪ 4 00:00:19,520 --> 00:00:22,060 ♪The light that these hands cannot hide♪ 5 00:00:22,060 --> 00:00:25,220 ♪The justice gavel strikes and releases countless burdens♪ 6 00:00:25,430 --> 00:00:28,580 ♪Looking back, it's the same old story♪ 7 00:00:28,870 --> 00:00:31,910 ♪Time and space brought me to another yellowed page♪ 8 00:00:34,800 --> 00:00:36,400 ♪Curious about the greed in the world♪ 9 00:00:36,550 --> 00:00:38,040 ♪I tore the sky's curtain apart♪ 10 00:00:38,230 --> 00:00:39,070 ♪The powerful words♪ 11 00:00:39,070 --> 00:00:40,190 ♪Spilled this golden soup♪ 12 00:00:40,190 --> 00:00:41,340 ♪It is not very firm♪ 13 00:00:41,570 --> 00:00:42,420 ♪Standing here♪ 14 00:00:42,830 --> 00:00:44,560 ♪I set the rules that shackle me♪ 15 00:00:44,930 --> 00:00:45,920 ♪Learn to cure♪ 16 00:00:46,180 --> 00:00:48,030 ♪Eradicating the diseases of this land♪ 17 00:00:48,290 --> 00:00:49,360 ♪I am just a common man♪ 18 00:00:49,360 --> 00:00:51,410 ♪I wanted to take things step by step♪ 19 00:00:51,590 --> 00:00:52,710 ♪I am just a common man♪ 20 00:00:52,710 --> 00:00:54,720 ♪Never want to be a confused fool♪ 21 00:00:54,970 --> 00:00:56,080 ♪I am just a common man♪ 22 00:00:56,080 --> 00:00:57,760 ♪Listening to the songs without dispute♪ 23 00:00:57,760 --> 00:00:59,380 ♪Yet I always see the lonely souls♪ 24 00:00:59,380 --> 00:01:01,600 ♪But I always rush ahead♪ 25 00:01:02,380 --> 00:01:05,490 ♪Leaving my scribbles behind for future generations to study♪ 26 00:01:06,530 --> 00:01:09,040 ♪The light that these hands cannot hide♪ 27 00:01:09,040 --> 00:01:12,210 ♪The justice gavel strikes and releases countless burdens♪ 28 00:01:12,440 --> 00:01:15,560 ♪Looking back, it's the same old story♪ 29 00:01:15,880 --> 00:01:18,950 ♪Time and space brought me to another yellowed page♪ 30 00:01:20,270 --> 00:01:21,630 ♪Sunlight pierces through♪ 31 00:01:21,630 --> 00:01:23,360 ♪One comes and goes as one pleases♪ 32 00:01:23,360 --> 00:01:24,940 ♪My Go board holds both sides♪ 33 00:01:24,940 --> 00:01:26,670 ♪When I set the game, learn to see♪ 34 00:01:26,670 --> 00:01:28,330 ♪Don't be a sore loser♪ 35 00:01:28,330 --> 00:01:29,810 ♪So many lies and deceits♪ 36 00:01:29,810 --> 00:01:31,690 ♪I can see through every play♪ 37 00:01:31,690 --> 00:01:33,240 ♪May I live and die with the sun♪ 38 00:01:33,420 --> 00:01:35,980 =Guardians of the Dafeng= 39 00:01:36,140 --> 00:01:38,940 =Episode 15= 40 00:01:39,990 --> 00:01:41,240 Hurry up and think of a plan. 41 00:01:41,240 --> 00:01:42,240 What are you looking at? 42 00:01:43,320 --> 00:01:45,040 Your Highness, I have an idea 43 00:01:45,040 --> 00:01:47,320 to make him swear loyalty to you 44 00:01:47,320 --> 00:01:48,320 and never betray you. 45 00:01:48,440 --> 00:01:49,680 However, this idea... 46 00:01:49,680 --> 00:01:51,270 Hurry up and say it. Don't mystify it. 47 00:01:52,960 --> 00:01:54,160 Take him as your kept man. 48 00:01:59,270 --> 00:02:00,760 Take him as my kept man? 49 00:02:01,680 --> 00:02:02,520 Exactly. 50 00:02:02,550 --> 00:02:04,190 If you take him as your kept man, 51 00:02:04,190 --> 00:02:06,390 Huaiqing will naturally stop competing with you. 52 00:02:07,350 --> 00:02:08,470 But you'll need 53 00:02:09,040 --> 00:02:11,630 to sacrifice your reputation. 54 00:02:12,560 --> 00:02:13,600 That doesn't matter. 55 00:02:13,950 --> 00:02:15,600 My reputation is spread far and wide. 56 00:02:15,880 --> 00:02:17,280 Losing a little is no big deal. 57 00:02:18,600 --> 00:02:19,440 But 58 00:02:19,670 --> 00:02:20,760 what does "kept man" mean? 59 00:02:22,960 --> 00:02:23,800 You... 60 00:02:24,230 --> 00:02:25,560 You don't know? 61 00:02:26,280 --> 00:02:27,320 I've never heard of it. 62 00:02:32,780 --> 00:02:33,790 Do you guys know? 63 00:02:53,270 --> 00:02:54,320 What are you waiting for? 64 00:02:54,320 --> 00:02:55,160 Start to eat. 65 00:02:55,160 --> 00:02:56,610 I'll finish this dish and join you. 66 00:02:57,280 --> 00:02:58,720 Is he 67 00:02:59,510 --> 00:03:01,190 crazy? 68 00:03:02,230 --> 00:03:04,390 Is he trying to poison me? 69 00:03:04,560 --> 00:03:05,840 He won't poison you, 70 00:03:05,840 --> 00:03:07,390 but surely he's gone crazy. 71 00:03:09,160 --> 00:03:10,760 Coming. 72 00:03:10,880 --> 00:03:11,720 Come on. 73 00:03:11,720 --> 00:03:13,350 Scrambled eggs with tomatoes. 74 00:03:17,230 --> 00:03:18,070 Let's see. 75 00:03:21,020 --> 00:03:22,140 If there is any housework, 76 00:03:22,140 --> 00:03:23,910 just let me know, and I'll take care of it. 77 00:03:23,910 --> 00:03:25,160 Otherwise, if I fall asleep, 78 00:03:25,160 --> 00:03:26,390 all my efforts will be wasted. 79 00:03:29,350 --> 00:03:31,600 The plaque at the entrance 80 00:03:31,600 --> 00:03:34,120 needs polishing, coloring, and waxing. 81 00:03:34,390 --> 00:03:35,390 Perfect, sis. 82 00:03:35,670 --> 00:03:36,790 I'll do it now. You all eat. 83 00:03:36,790 --> 00:03:38,230 Don't wait for me. I'll eat later. 84 00:03:38,230 --> 00:03:39,070 Don't mind me. 85 00:03:39,070 --> 00:03:40,120 Ningyan. 86 00:03:42,390 --> 00:03:43,910 Are you about to break through? 87 00:03:44,200 --> 00:03:45,160 How do you know, Uncle? 88 00:03:45,160 --> 00:03:46,020 How wise of you. 89 00:03:46,020 --> 00:03:47,040 So soon? 90 00:03:47,720 --> 00:03:49,000 What's wrong? Aren't you happy? 91 00:03:49,320 --> 00:03:50,190 Yes, I'm happy. 92 00:03:50,760 --> 00:03:51,880 I'm really happy. 93 00:03:52,350 --> 00:03:53,760 I've been alive for decades, 94 00:03:53,760 --> 00:03:55,560 waiting for this day when I shouldn't sleep. 95 00:03:56,950 --> 00:03:59,440 Ningyan, I'm truly happy for you. 96 00:04:00,040 --> 00:04:01,440 How did you cultivate yourself? 97 00:04:01,440 --> 00:04:02,720 Can you teach me? 98 00:04:02,950 --> 00:04:04,470 It's actually quite simple... 99 00:04:04,470 --> 00:04:05,320 Ningyan! 100 00:04:06,040 --> 00:04:06,910 Xu Qi'an! 101 00:04:06,910 --> 00:04:08,510 I'll explain later. Coming! 102 00:04:11,190 --> 00:04:12,950 Ningyan, where were you yesterday? 103 00:04:12,950 --> 00:04:14,070 The chief asked about you. 104 00:04:14,070 --> 00:04:15,390 I had something to do and left. 105 00:04:16,560 --> 00:04:18,220 Why are you here? Isn't today a rest day? 106 00:04:18,920 --> 00:04:20,630 We have good news. Come here. 107 00:04:22,390 --> 00:04:23,230 What good news? 108 00:04:23,240 --> 00:04:24,100 Well... 109 00:04:24,120 --> 00:04:26,150 Don't say we don't look out for you. 110 00:04:26,240 --> 00:04:27,480 Let's go confiscate property. 111 00:04:27,480 --> 00:04:28,320 Confiscate property? 112 00:04:28,880 --> 00:04:31,220 Listen, the Taikang County Governor got imprisoned, right? 113 00:04:31,280 --> 00:04:33,120 His house should've been confiscated long ago. 114 00:04:33,120 --> 00:04:34,240 Because of Sangbo, 115 00:04:34,240 --> 00:04:35,570 it was postponed for a few days. 116 00:04:36,120 --> 00:04:37,440 How is confiscation good news? 117 00:04:37,440 --> 00:04:38,630 I still have work to do. 118 00:04:38,920 --> 00:04:40,320 (Xu Residence) You haven't done it. 119 00:04:40,320 --> 00:04:41,460 You don't know the rules. 120 00:04:41,480 --> 00:04:42,320 Explain it to him. 121 00:04:42,320 --> 00:04:43,290 During the confiscation, 122 00:04:43,290 --> 00:04:45,860 the Recorders will inventory valuable items in the front hall, 123 00:04:45,860 --> 00:04:46,500 and record them. 124 00:04:46,540 --> 00:04:47,990 The items will then be taken back. 125 00:04:47,990 --> 00:04:48,430 But 126 00:04:49,000 --> 00:04:50,930 the Recorders won't be the ones who take them. 127 00:04:52,270 --> 00:04:53,880 If the chief finds out about this, 128 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:54,840 it won't be good. 129 00:04:55,510 --> 00:04:56,800 What are you thinking? 130 00:04:57,270 --> 00:04:58,360 We're saying 131 00:04:58,360 --> 00:04:59,560 we can take things 132 00:04:59,760 --> 00:05:00,880 that no one wants, right? 133 00:05:00,880 --> 00:05:02,630 The unrecorded scraps and junk. 134 00:05:02,630 --> 00:05:04,680 There might be something valuable among them. 135 00:05:05,480 --> 00:05:07,320 What do you usually say? 136 00:05:07,560 --> 00:05:09,000 Seeking... 137 00:05:09,000 --> 00:05:10,760 Seeking 138 00:05:11,120 --> 00:05:12,390 reasonable profit. 139 00:05:12,390 --> 00:05:13,230 Exactly. 140 00:05:14,170 --> 00:05:15,480 - Hurry up and change. - Hurry. 141 00:05:15,480 --> 00:05:16,610 Wait for me. I'll be quick. 142 00:05:16,780 --> 00:05:17,680 Hurry up. 143 00:05:17,680 --> 00:05:18,680 (Xu Residence) 144 00:05:18,680 --> 00:05:20,360 Uncle, I won't be eating at home. 145 00:05:23,480 --> 00:05:24,320 Hurry up. 146 00:05:24,660 --> 00:05:25,800 - Hurry. - It's here, right? 147 00:05:25,800 --> 00:05:26,640 Yes. 148 00:05:27,680 --> 00:05:28,830 Let's go. Hurry up. 149 00:05:29,270 --> 00:05:30,120 Zhu, hurry up. 150 00:05:33,120 --> 00:05:33,960 Bro, 151 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:36,320 has the Silver Gong leader arrived? 152 00:05:41,030 --> 00:05:41,870 Breeze Hall? 153 00:05:44,760 --> 00:05:45,830 You three are late. 154 00:05:46,360 --> 00:05:47,510 Late? 155 00:05:47,760 --> 00:05:49,120 Weren't they also late? 156 00:06:11,190 --> 00:06:12,480 Bro. 157 00:06:12,480 --> 00:06:14,480 Yes, we're late. 158 00:06:14,920 --> 00:06:15,800 We're late. 159 00:06:15,800 --> 00:06:17,480 Bro, don't hold it against us. 160 00:06:17,480 --> 00:06:19,270 Let's not delay important matters. 161 00:06:27,380 --> 00:06:31,060 (Zhu Chengzhu, Guardian, 7th Rank Fighter) 162 00:06:31,950 --> 00:06:32,800 Draw your saber. 163 00:06:34,800 --> 00:06:35,680 Don't act rashly. 164 00:07:07,560 --> 00:07:08,440 You're tough, huh? 165 00:07:43,710 --> 00:07:45,120 Stand straight to take a beating. 166 00:07:46,120 --> 00:07:46,960 Go back. 167 00:07:50,920 --> 00:07:51,760 Yes. 168 00:07:56,800 --> 00:07:57,680 Watch carefully. 169 00:07:58,240 --> 00:07:59,590 Learn from him. 170 00:07:59,590 --> 00:08:00,480 Understood? 171 00:08:01,590 --> 00:08:02,430 Very good. 172 00:08:03,390 --> 00:08:05,270 Everyone, learn from him. Understood? 173 00:08:06,480 --> 00:08:07,320 Understood? 174 00:08:07,480 --> 00:08:08,390 - Yes. - Yes. 175 00:08:08,590 --> 00:08:09,430 Good. 176 00:08:09,950 --> 00:08:11,420 My Lord, thanks for your teachings. 177 00:08:25,070 --> 00:08:26,440 Mr. Song, are you okay? 178 00:08:28,110 --> 00:08:29,960 Luckily, you didn't draw your saber earlier. 179 00:08:29,960 --> 00:08:31,180 Otherwise, you'd be done for. 180 00:08:31,550 --> 00:08:32,480 I know. 181 00:08:32,480 --> 00:08:34,030 Defying a superior is a grave offense. 182 00:08:34,910 --> 00:08:35,750 His surname is Zhu. 183 00:08:36,030 --> 00:08:38,000 He's the youngest Silver Gong in our yamen. 184 00:08:38,150 --> 00:08:39,300 His father is also a Zhu. 185 00:08:39,790 --> 00:08:40,630 So what? 186 00:08:40,670 --> 00:08:41,670 Aren't you also a Zhu? 187 00:08:41,670 --> 00:08:42,550 Are you his father? 188 00:08:43,360 --> 00:08:44,240 Gold Gong Zhu? 189 00:08:45,030 --> 00:08:46,270 Yes, exactly. 190 00:08:46,670 --> 00:08:49,080 He's not only the youngest Silver Gong in our yamen 191 00:08:49,170 --> 00:08:50,720 but also the most promising young man 192 00:08:50,720 --> 00:08:52,240 in the capital of the Dafeng 193 00:08:52,550 --> 00:08:53,630 before you showed up. 194 00:08:54,480 --> 00:08:56,940 A few days ago, I went drinking with one of his Copper Gongs. 195 00:08:56,960 --> 00:08:57,800 He mentioned 196 00:08:58,240 --> 00:09:00,270 that Silver Gong Zhu dislikes our Breeze Hall. 197 00:09:00,880 --> 00:09:01,960 He dislikes Yuchun. 198 00:09:02,150 --> 00:09:03,450 And he especially dislikes you. 199 00:09:03,630 --> 00:09:04,910 He's said more than once 200 00:09:05,150 --> 00:09:07,390 that you're just a Copper Gong... 201 00:09:12,430 --> 00:09:14,270 (Giving me trouble, huh?) 202 00:09:41,900 --> 00:09:48,860 (Liu Mansion) 203 00:10:00,310 --> 00:10:01,790 Good! Good! 204 00:10:06,960 --> 00:10:08,030 What a jerk. 205 00:10:08,340 --> 00:10:09,860 (Clear Skies) 206 00:10:30,600 --> 00:10:31,440 Take it. 207 00:10:32,840 --> 00:10:33,880 It's okay. 208 00:10:38,480 --> 00:10:39,320 Take some for them. 209 00:10:40,510 --> 00:10:41,360 What is it? 210 00:10:46,550 --> 00:10:47,720 Who else is hiding things? 211 00:10:48,060 --> 00:10:49,500 They all are. 212 00:11:10,880 --> 00:11:11,720 You three. 213 00:11:12,030 --> 00:11:13,360 Haven't you had enough beatings? 214 00:11:14,270 --> 00:11:15,480 Put those things down. 215 00:11:19,260 --> 00:11:24,180 (Impartial and Upright) 216 00:11:24,600 --> 00:11:26,080 Stay here, all of you. 217 00:11:26,790 --> 00:11:28,000 Don't go anywhere. 218 00:11:29,960 --> 00:11:31,630 Clean up all this trash 219 00:11:32,270 --> 00:11:33,760 on the ground. 220 00:11:34,760 --> 00:11:35,880 If it's not clean, 221 00:11:37,310 --> 00:11:38,430 I'll kill you. 222 00:11:40,670 --> 00:11:41,510 Do you hear me? 223 00:11:47,960 --> 00:11:48,800 Do you hear me? 224 00:11:50,510 --> 00:11:51,350 Yes. 225 00:11:52,840 --> 00:11:53,840 I can't hear it. 226 00:11:58,200 --> 00:11:59,040 Yes! 227 00:12:02,300 --> 00:12:05,100 (Impartial and Upright) 228 00:12:25,270 --> 00:12:27,030 We still got something. 229 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:32,840 Ningyan, 230 00:12:33,630 --> 00:12:34,480 I'm sorry. 231 00:12:34,480 --> 00:12:35,960 I thought it would be a good thing. 232 00:12:36,030 --> 00:12:36,870 But... 233 00:12:37,840 --> 00:12:38,680 No. 234 00:12:39,030 --> 00:12:40,510 It's me who dragged you into this. 235 00:12:41,720 --> 00:12:42,460 Ningyan, 236 00:12:42,460 --> 00:12:43,910 you touched your arm several times. 237 00:12:43,910 --> 00:12:44,880 Is the injury serious? 238 00:12:50,510 --> 00:12:52,360 That jerk used his Qi force? 239 00:12:52,670 --> 00:12:54,150 Ningyan, listen to me. 240 00:12:54,280 --> 00:12:55,760 You can file a complaint about this. 241 00:12:55,760 --> 00:12:56,720 Go and tell the chief. 242 00:12:56,730 --> 00:12:57,680 He'll stand up for you. 243 00:12:57,700 --> 00:12:58,540 Forget it. 244 00:12:58,720 --> 00:13:00,240 No need to trouble the chief. 245 00:13:03,880 --> 00:13:04,880 I'll go find Lord Wei. 246 00:13:06,840 --> 00:13:08,200 Let me go! 247 00:13:09,360 --> 00:13:10,720 Let me go! 248 00:13:11,150 --> 00:13:11,990 What's going on? 249 00:13:12,240 --> 00:13:13,480 - Don't act rashly. - Let go! 250 00:13:13,480 --> 00:13:14,550 The document states this. 251 00:13:14,550 --> 00:13:15,840 His family shall not suffer. 252 00:13:16,670 --> 00:13:17,510 Let's get to work. 253 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:20,270 I don't want to! 254 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,760 - Please spare me. I beg you. - Don't. 255 00:13:25,760 --> 00:13:27,080 Ningyan. 256 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:35,320 - Please. - Louder. 257 00:13:35,760 --> 00:13:37,120 - Please. - Louder. 258 00:13:37,120 --> 00:13:38,000 I beg you. 259 00:13:41,240 --> 00:13:42,080 Here. 260 00:13:42,340 --> 00:13:43,910 - Miss, go. - Get lost. 261 00:13:50,760 --> 00:13:51,600 Go. 262 00:13:53,630 --> 00:13:54,760 Xu Qi'an. 263 00:13:55,150 --> 00:13:56,510 - I... - Come on. 264 00:13:56,510 --> 00:13:57,350 Strike me. 265 00:13:57,760 --> 00:13:58,840 I've remembered your name. 266 00:13:58,840 --> 00:14:00,630 When I return, I'll report you to Lord Wei. 267 00:14:02,510 --> 00:14:03,350 Fine. 268 00:14:03,790 --> 00:14:04,630 Just wait. 269 00:14:05,360 --> 00:14:06,510 I'll go find the chief now. 270 00:14:07,390 --> 00:14:08,480 I'll destroy you all. 271 00:14:10,430 --> 00:14:11,430 Let me go. 272 00:14:13,030 --> 00:14:13,870 Move aside. 273 00:14:15,080 --> 00:14:17,360 Let me go. 274 00:14:22,080 --> 00:14:23,270 You are really beasts. 275 00:14:25,630 --> 00:14:27,010 One person per room. Rescue them. 276 00:14:28,390 --> 00:14:29,600 Let go of me! 277 00:14:29,720 --> 00:14:31,360 Zhu, let go! 278 00:14:38,910 --> 00:14:40,150 If you dare touch her again, 279 00:14:40,310 --> 00:14:41,970 I'll immediately report you to Lord Wei. 280 00:14:42,390 --> 00:14:44,550 What an ignorant fool. 281 00:14:55,480 --> 00:14:56,510 What's going on? 282 00:15:03,170 --> 00:15:04,840 Let go of me! 283 00:15:05,840 --> 00:15:07,310 Let go of me! 284 00:15:14,200 --> 00:15:15,480 What will you do to me? 285 00:15:17,670 --> 00:15:18,510 Ningyan! 286 00:15:21,200 --> 00:15:22,040 Don't act rashly. 287 00:15:22,240 --> 00:15:23,080 Don't act rashly. 288 00:15:23,150 --> 00:15:24,200 You know the consequences. 289 00:15:27,030 --> 00:15:27,870 Let her go, 290 00:15:28,600 --> 00:15:29,790 or I'll take your life. 291 00:15:34,360 --> 00:15:35,360 Did you hear that? 292 00:15:36,310 --> 00:15:37,600 He said he'd take my life. 293 00:15:46,480 --> 00:15:47,480 Alright then. 294 00:15:49,200 --> 00:15:50,600 Let's see 295 00:15:51,240 --> 00:15:53,030 how you'll take my life. 296 00:15:58,630 --> 00:16:00,360 Help me! 297 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:06,880 Let go! 298 00:16:28,150 --> 00:16:29,390 Die! 299 00:16:32,910 --> 00:16:34,310 (Focus on one thing) 300 00:16:35,390 --> 00:16:36,880 (to achieve greatness.) 301 00:17:38,200 --> 00:17:39,040 My Lord! 302 00:17:39,200 --> 00:17:40,480 - Ningyan. - My Lord. 303 00:17:40,550 --> 00:17:41,550 - Ningyan. - My Lord. 304 00:17:41,550 --> 00:17:43,070 Ningyan, run. 305 00:17:43,480 --> 00:17:44,970 You won't survive this. Just escape. 306 00:17:45,160 --> 00:17:46,070 If I run, 307 00:17:46,790 --> 00:17:47,920 what about my family? 308 00:17:48,510 --> 00:17:49,440 What about you guys? 309 00:17:51,240 --> 00:17:52,160 Is it worth it? 310 00:17:53,200 --> 00:17:55,760 Is it worth risking your life for a stranger? 311 00:17:56,870 --> 00:17:58,310 It's not about worth. 312 00:17:59,240 --> 00:18:00,440 Some things in life 313 00:18:02,240 --> 00:18:03,480 are greater than life itself. 314 00:18:07,200 --> 00:18:08,200 Surround them! 315 00:18:16,490 --> 00:18:20,470 ♪Heaven and earth gave birth to me♪ 316 00:18:24,830 --> 00:18:27,440 Copper Gong Xu Qi'an assaulted a superior, 317 00:18:27,550 --> 00:18:28,920 defying the law. 318 00:18:28,920 --> 00:18:30,440 He is to be escorted by Breeze Hall 319 00:18:30,440 --> 00:18:31,760 to the yamen for trial. 320 00:18:34,270 --> 00:18:35,870 Guangxiao, I'll go 321 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,400 and report this to the chief. 322 00:18:37,400 --> 00:18:39,720 Remember. Do not let Silver Gong Zhu's men escort him. 323 00:18:39,920 --> 00:18:40,870 Take care of him. 324 00:18:41,680 --> 00:18:42,520 Move aside! 325 00:18:43,000 --> 00:18:43,840 Move aside! 326 00:18:44,240 --> 00:18:45,080 Move aside! 327 00:18:46,240 --> 00:18:47,080 Move aside! 328 00:18:47,500 --> 00:18:49,140 (Xu Qi'an) Chief! 329 00:18:49,160 --> 00:18:50,000 Yuchun! 330 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,110 Something's wrong! 331 00:18:51,510 --> 00:18:52,400 Something huge! 332 00:18:53,000 --> 00:18:54,200 Why are you so panicky? 333 00:18:55,070 --> 00:18:57,270 Xu Qi'an almost killed Silver Gong Zhu. 334 00:18:57,480 --> 00:18:58,790 Hurry and save him. 335 00:18:58,870 --> 00:19:01,400 Guangxiao is escorting him back to the yamen now. 336 00:19:01,480 --> 00:19:03,070 Gold Gong Zhu will soon hear of it. 337 00:19:03,110 --> 00:19:05,510 I fear Xu Qi'an won't even make it to the yamen alive. 338 00:19:05,790 --> 00:19:07,160 Hurry, Yuchun! 339 00:19:09,000 --> 00:19:09,840 Chengzhu! 340 00:19:11,510 --> 00:19:12,440 Chengzhu! 341 00:19:14,480 --> 00:19:15,510 Is there still hope? 342 00:19:15,770 --> 00:19:18,550 (Zhu Yang, Guardian, 4th Rank Fighter) His Silver Gong shielded him 343 00:19:18,590 --> 00:19:20,110 and kept his life. 344 00:19:24,440 --> 00:19:25,280 Chengzhu. 345 00:19:25,590 --> 00:19:26,440 Father is here. 346 00:19:26,550 --> 00:19:27,680 Wake up. 347 00:19:28,920 --> 00:19:29,790 Chengzhu! 348 00:19:30,680 --> 00:19:31,720 What happened? 349 00:19:32,490 --> 00:19:33,970 The saber force entered his organs. 350 00:19:34,030 --> 00:19:35,920 We need a sorcerer from the Astronomical Bureau 351 00:19:35,920 --> 00:19:36,510 to save him. 352 00:19:36,510 --> 00:19:37,790 Where is the sorcerer? 353 00:19:37,790 --> 00:19:39,120 Someone has gone to fetch them. 354 00:19:39,200 --> 00:19:40,040 They'll be here soon. 355 00:19:40,050 --> 00:19:41,030 Call them over. 356 00:19:41,310 --> 00:19:42,470 If they don't arrive in time, 357 00:19:42,470 --> 00:19:43,680 I'll have you die with my son! 358 00:19:43,680 --> 00:19:44,520 Yes. 359 00:19:45,310 --> 00:19:46,150 Son. 360 00:19:46,240 --> 00:19:47,080 Father. 361 00:19:47,310 --> 00:19:48,150 Chengzhu. 362 00:19:49,070 --> 00:19:50,590 Xu 363 00:19:51,270 --> 00:19:52,270 Qi 364 00:19:52,870 --> 00:19:54,030 An! 365 00:20:02,180 --> 00:20:03,030 Hurry up. 366 00:20:03,030 --> 00:20:04,550 You are only safe in the yamen. 367 00:20:18,350 --> 00:20:19,400 Gold Gong Zhu. 368 00:20:22,790 --> 00:20:25,070 You're Xu Qi'an? 369 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,840 My Lord, 370 00:20:31,270 --> 00:20:32,830 Xu Qi'an belongs to Breeze Hall. 371 00:20:33,400 --> 00:20:35,110 Please allow me to bring him back. 372 00:20:36,680 --> 00:20:37,520 Guangxiao! 373 00:20:43,790 --> 00:20:45,030 You're the one 374 00:20:45,640 --> 00:20:47,310 who injured my son. 375 00:20:48,270 --> 00:20:50,590 Any last words? 376 00:20:52,440 --> 00:20:53,400 I regret 377 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:56,350 not killing that scum. 378 00:20:57,590 --> 00:20:59,310 Die! 379 00:21:19,350 --> 00:21:21,760 How dare you touch someone from Breeze Hall? 380 00:21:22,550 --> 00:21:23,390 Guangxiao, 381 00:21:23,790 --> 00:21:24,640 are you alright? 382 00:21:29,000 --> 00:21:30,640 Chief, I... 383 00:21:30,760 --> 00:21:31,600 I know. 384 00:21:31,760 --> 00:21:32,600 Don't speak. 385 00:21:36,200 --> 00:21:37,510 Yang Yan, 386 00:21:38,830 --> 00:21:41,920 he almost killed my only son! 387 00:21:42,510 --> 00:21:43,550 So what? 388 00:21:44,110 --> 00:21:46,640 Are you sure you want to protect him? 389 00:21:52,960 --> 00:21:53,870 Yes. 390 00:21:56,720 --> 00:21:57,560 Stop. 391 00:21:59,590 --> 00:22:00,480 Lord Wei has ordered 392 00:22:00,640 --> 00:22:02,370 that Xu Qi'an be brought back to the yamen, 393 00:22:02,370 --> 00:22:03,570 where he will decide this. 394 00:22:13,720 --> 00:22:14,560 Lord Wei, 395 00:22:14,920 --> 00:22:16,160 Copper Gong Xu Qi'an injured 396 00:22:16,590 --> 00:22:18,790 my son Zhu Chengzhu severely. 397 00:22:18,790 --> 00:22:19,790 He's still teetering 398 00:22:19,790 --> 00:22:21,790 on the brink of life and death. 399 00:22:22,200 --> 00:22:23,160 Lord Wei, 400 00:22:23,480 --> 00:22:24,960 please seek justice for me 401 00:22:24,960 --> 00:22:26,480 and punish Xu Qi'an harshly. 402 00:22:27,030 --> 00:22:27,870 Lord Wei, 403 00:22:28,240 --> 00:22:30,820 Zhu Chengzhu tried to assault the convicted official's family. 404 00:22:30,890 --> 00:22:32,450 Xu Qi'an tried to stop him but failed, 405 00:22:32,450 --> 00:22:33,970 and only then did he act out of anger. 406 00:22:33,970 --> 00:22:35,410 Nonsense! 407 00:22:35,480 --> 00:22:37,920 It's clear Xu Qi'an held a personal grudge. 408 00:22:39,240 --> 00:22:40,270 You have a disagreement. 409 00:22:42,270 --> 00:22:43,360 Let's hear the testimonies. 410 00:22:51,440 --> 00:22:52,510 Greetings, Lord Wei. 411 00:22:53,720 --> 00:22:57,640 Tell Lord Wei everything. 412 00:22:59,350 --> 00:23:00,190 Lord Wei, 413 00:23:00,270 --> 00:23:02,000 Xu Qi'an was late for the assembly. 414 00:23:02,070 --> 00:23:03,720 Silver Gong Zhu disciplined him. 415 00:23:03,870 --> 00:23:05,350 Unexpectedly, he held a grudge. 416 00:23:05,440 --> 00:23:06,510 During the confiscation, 417 00:23:06,590 --> 00:23:08,870 Xu Qi'an noticed Silver Gong Zhu behaving inappropriately 418 00:23:08,870 --> 00:23:10,500 towards the convicted official's family, 419 00:23:10,500 --> 00:23:12,110 so he used this as an excuse, 420 00:23:12,110 --> 00:23:13,360 drew his saber, and attacked. 421 00:23:14,940 --> 00:23:15,790 Lord Wei. 422 00:23:15,790 --> 00:23:17,410 - I need to report. - I need to report. 423 00:23:17,640 --> 00:23:18,480 During assembly, 424 00:23:19,030 --> 00:23:20,200 we weren't late. 425 00:23:20,250 --> 00:23:22,060 But Silver Gong Zhu made things hard for us, 426 00:23:22,060 --> 00:23:23,310 beating both Xu Qi'an and me. 427 00:23:23,400 --> 00:23:24,440 During the confiscation, 428 00:23:24,450 --> 00:23:26,090 he forced us to stay in the front hall, 429 00:23:26,090 --> 00:23:27,570 forbidding us to enter the courtyard. 430 00:23:27,570 --> 00:23:28,890 We had no choice but to comply 431 00:23:29,000 --> 00:23:31,200 until cries from the women in the courtyard reached us. 432 00:23:31,350 --> 00:23:32,720 Xu Qi'an, unable to endure it, 433 00:23:32,720 --> 00:23:34,040 rushed to stop Silver Gong Zhu. 434 00:23:34,040 --> 00:23:35,720 But instead of stopping, Silver Gong Zhu 435 00:23:35,720 --> 00:23:37,350 dragged the woman into the courtyard, 436 00:23:37,350 --> 00:23:38,800 intending to assault her in public. 437 00:23:39,070 --> 00:23:40,550 It was to force Xu Qi'an to act. 438 00:23:46,350 --> 00:23:47,190 Lord Wei, 439 00:23:47,210 --> 00:23:49,210 these two have close personal ties with Xu Qi'an, 440 00:23:49,240 --> 00:23:50,960 so their testimonies are inevitably biased 441 00:23:51,030 --> 00:23:52,270 and unreliable. 442 00:23:52,590 --> 00:23:53,430 Lord Wei, 443 00:23:53,590 --> 00:23:55,680 there were other Copper Gongs present. 444 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:57,640 They can testify. 445 00:24:04,640 --> 00:24:05,720 Speak truthfully, 446 00:24:06,720 --> 00:24:07,920 and you will not be punished. 447 00:24:10,480 --> 00:24:11,320 During assembly, 448 00:24:11,340 --> 00:24:12,930 Xu Qi'an and the others were not late. 449 00:24:12,930 --> 00:24:15,160 Silver Gong Zhu did drag the woman into the courtyard, 450 00:24:15,160 --> 00:24:16,640 intending to humiliate her before us. 451 00:24:16,690 --> 00:24:17,330 His words were 452 00:24:17,420 --> 00:24:18,960 full of provocation towards Xu Qi'an. 453 00:24:18,960 --> 00:24:20,110 Shut up! 454 00:24:20,960 --> 00:24:22,030 Even so, 455 00:24:22,240 --> 00:24:24,070 it should be handled by the yamen. 456 00:24:24,310 --> 00:24:25,720 Since when can mere Copper Gongs 457 00:24:25,720 --> 00:24:27,720 administer punishment? 458 00:24:31,760 --> 00:24:32,600 Lord Wei, 459 00:24:32,640 --> 00:24:35,160 Xu Qi'an defied his superior. 460 00:24:35,790 --> 00:24:37,720 According to the Guardians' rules, 461 00:24:38,400 --> 00:24:40,160 he should be cut in half. 462 00:25:04,240 --> 00:25:05,640 Your son Zhu Chengzhu 463 00:25:06,110 --> 00:25:07,110 ignored the law 464 00:25:07,110 --> 00:25:08,200 and acted recklessly. 465 00:25:08,920 --> 00:25:10,160 He is dismissed starting today 466 00:25:10,440 --> 00:25:11,820 and will never be employed again. 467 00:25:12,270 --> 00:25:13,590 Copper Gong Xu Qi'an, 468 00:25:14,550 --> 00:25:15,790 for attacking a Silver Gong 469 00:25:17,510 --> 00:25:18,610 and causing serious injury, 470 00:25:18,760 --> 00:25:19,920 is guilty of a heinous crime. 471 00:25:20,760 --> 00:25:22,030 He is to be imprisoned. 472 00:25:22,760 --> 00:25:23,720 Seven days later, 473 00:25:24,400 --> 00:25:26,160 he shall be cut in half at the market gate. 474 00:25:27,830 --> 00:25:29,480 - Lord Wei! - Lord Wei! 475 00:25:36,960 --> 00:25:37,960 You may all leave. 476 00:26:12,070 --> 00:26:12,910 Lord Wei. 477 00:26:23,790 --> 00:26:25,350 Dedicating oneself to the people 478 00:26:26,720 --> 00:26:28,350 without seeking personal gain. 479 00:26:31,400 --> 00:26:32,540 Do you mean it? 480 00:26:41,590 --> 00:26:43,240 Of course, I do. 481 00:27:11,210 --> 00:27:13,960 ♪The thoughts linger♪ 482 00:27:14,290 --> 00:27:16,020 ♪Watching with a smile and swaying sleeves♪ 483 00:27:16,030 --> 00:27:17,370 You're paid as a court official. 484 00:27:18,270 --> 00:27:19,750 You live off the people's resources. 485 00:27:20,550 --> 00:27:22,220 You can easily oppress the common people, 486 00:27:22,510 --> 00:27:23,760 but you can't fool the heavens. 487 00:27:24,760 --> 00:27:27,900 ♪A little warmth of me♪ 488 00:27:29,760 --> 00:27:31,310 I meant it too. 489 00:27:31,720 --> 00:27:35,640 ♪No need to cry to soothe me♪ 490 00:27:35,930 --> 00:27:38,280 ♪I sigh alone, with my eyes lowered♪ 491 00:27:38,380 --> 00:27:42,270 ♪The long dream came to a halt again♪ 492 00:27:42,510 --> 00:27:43,350 Someone, 493 00:27:44,200 --> 00:27:45,760 carry out Lord Wei's orders. 494 00:27:45,960 --> 00:27:47,070 Escort Xu Qi'an 495 00:27:47,070 --> 00:27:48,310 to the prison 496 00:27:48,310 --> 00:27:49,440 to await execution. 497 00:27:49,440 --> 00:27:51,820 ♪With you, what is there to fear♪ 498 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:55,140 ♪Let troubles come my way♪ 499 00:27:55,140 --> 00:28:00,160 ♪With you, I'll find peace♪ 500 00:28:00,350 --> 00:28:03,510 ♪Though this world is bitterly cold♪ 501 00:28:03,510 --> 00:28:05,630 ♪I only wish for Xu's safety♪ 502 00:28:05,630 --> 00:28:09,560 ♪Neither joy nor sorrow lingers♪ 503 00:28:09,690 --> 00:28:11,320 ♪Flowers fall♪ 504 00:28:11,790 --> 00:28:13,620 ♪Their fragrance fades♪ 505 00:28:13,910 --> 00:28:17,410 ♪I pledge my life to you♪ 506 00:28:17,410 --> 00:28:21,080 ♪To bloom brightly♪ 507 00:28:33,240 --> 00:28:34,080 Mr. Xu, 508 00:28:35,310 --> 00:28:37,110 Ningyan injured a Silver Gong. 509 00:28:37,590 --> 00:28:38,480 Lord Wei has decreed 510 00:28:40,960 --> 00:28:41,960 he be cut in half. 511 00:28:50,590 --> 00:28:51,430 Take care. 512 00:29:04,400 --> 00:29:06,110 Chief, we've told his family. 513 00:29:13,480 --> 00:29:14,320 Apologies. 514 00:29:15,200 --> 00:29:16,240 We did all we could. 515 00:29:22,820 --> 00:29:24,640 Do we have any colleagues left who can help? 516 00:29:24,680 --> 00:29:26,130 We've contacted everyone we could. 517 00:29:26,160 --> 00:29:27,840 Except for the Gold Gongs. 518 00:29:28,070 --> 00:29:29,030 But we can't reach them. 519 00:29:35,460 --> 00:29:39,060 (Upright and Incorruptible; Just and Impartial) 520 00:29:39,060 --> 00:29:45,420 (Breeze Hall) 521 00:29:50,870 --> 00:29:51,870 You two, 522 00:29:52,920 --> 00:29:54,030 drink with me for a while. 523 00:29:58,020 --> 00:29:58,870 Chief. 524 00:29:58,870 --> 00:30:00,760 I know you've been hiding wine 525 00:30:01,400 --> 00:30:03,200 and sneaking drinks while on duty. 526 00:30:12,860 --> 00:30:16,700 (Just and Impartial) 527 00:30:17,830 --> 00:30:19,000 I understand 528 00:30:20,270 --> 00:30:22,270 Lord Wei has his difficulties. 529 00:30:25,030 --> 00:30:27,960 Xu Qi'an did make a mistake. 530 00:30:32,960 --> 00:30:34,550 That idiot. 531 00:30:35,140 --> 00:30:36,790 He nearly killed someone with his saber. 532 00:30:36,790 --> 00:30:38,350 And the victim was a Silver Gong. 533 00:30:42,270 --> 00:30:44,760 I thought I was foolish, 534 00:30:44,760 --> 00:30:47,000 but he's even worse. 535 00:30:55,000 --> 00:30:56,870 If I'd known, I wouldn't have recruited him. 536 00:30:58,640 --> 00:30:59,510 It's maddening. 537 00:31:03,960 --> 00:31:05,790 He deserved it. 538 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:11,440 He's indeed more talented than others. 539 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:14,110 But with such a commotion, 540 00:31:15,720 --> 00:31:18,030 the entire yamen was watching. 541 00:31:22,240 --> 00:31:23,920 Could Lord Wei show blatant favoritism? 542 00:31:28,030 --> 00:31:31,110 What would happen to his authority? 543 00:31:33,310 --> 00:31:36,270 Building a reputation takes years, 544 00:31:37,240 --> 00:31:40,480 but destroying it only takes a moment. 545 00:31:48,480 --> 00:31:52,000 If he showed favoritism toward Xu Qi'an, 546 00:31:53,550 --> 00:31:56,680 who'd trust Lord Wei afterward? 547 00:32:21,510 --> 00:32:22,760 Now, it's settled. 548 00:32:26,240 --> 00:32:27,830 One is dismissed, 549 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,680 and the other will be executed. 550 00:32:34,830 --> 00:32:37,070 Justice served! 551 00:32:48,420 --> 00:32:54,740 (Breeze Hall) 552 00:33:02,580 --> 00:33:04,900 (Xu) 553 00:33:06,240 --> 00:33:07,080 Ningyan. 554 00:33:09,350 --> 00:33:11,270 Look at your bowl. 555 00:33:12,510 --> 00:33:14,200 (Xu) Even the pattern is unsymmetrical. 556 00:33:27,790 --> 00:33:30,270 In the long days to come, 557 00:33:32,680 --> 00:33:33,920 everyone in the yamen 558 00:33:34,310 --> 00:33:36,070 will keep to the rules. 559 00:33:42,200 --> 00:33:43,400 Xu Qi'an, 560 00:33:44,680 --> 00:33:46,590 your death will not be for nothing. 561 00:33:49,760 --> 00:33:50,740 It'll be worth it. 562 00:33:50,740 --> 00:33:55,380 (Breeze Hall) 563 00:33:57,030 --> 00:33:59,310 Candied hawthorn! 564 00:34:12,240 --> 00:34:13,350 Are you blind? 565 00:34:16,820 --> 00:34:20,140 (Wang Xiuhe, wife of the Vice Minister of Rites) 566 00:34:23,600 --> 00:34:24,680 Ms. Xiuhe. 567 00:34:25,600 --> 00:34:26,760 Ms. Ru. 568 00:34:27,160 --> 00:34:28,600 It's been a long time. 569 00:34:28,600 --> 00:34:30,240 I almost didn't recognize you. 570 00:34:31,760 --> 00:34:33,470 There have been 571 00:34:34,040 --> 00:34:35,200 many family matters. 572 00:34:35,470 --> 00:34:36,720 I've been too busy to visit. 573 00:34:37,240 --> 00:34:38,430 Please forgive me. 574 00:34:39,430 --> 00:34:41,240 Here are some pastries. 575 00:34:42,080 --> 00:34:44,040 Please accept them. 576 00:34:44,040 --> 00:34:45,040 (Moon Resto) 577 00:34:45,040 --> 00:34:46,990 This is from Moon Resto. 578 00:34:47,470 --> 00:34:48,950 It must've cost you a lot. 579 00:34:49,430 --> 00:34:51,270 You never gift me anything. 580 00:34:51,430 --> 00:34:52,640 What's the occasion today? 581 00:34:52,910 --> 00:34:54,120 Why are you so generous? 582 00:34:55,390 --> 00:34:57,830 It's because my nephew, Xu Qi'an, 583 00:34:58,120 --> 00:34:59,950 accidentally injured a Silver Gong 584 00:35:00,270 --> 00:35:01,390 and was sentenced to death 585 00:35:03,600 --> 00:35:04,870 by Lord Wei. 586 00:35:05,040 --> 00:35:06,790 So, I was hoping 587 00:35:06,790 --> 00:35:08,430 to ask the Vice Minister 588 00:35:08,830 --> 00:35:10,270 to intercede 589 00:35:11,950 --> 00:35:13,080 and save 590 00:35:13,350 --> 00:35:14,680 my nephew's life. 591 00:35:15,680 --> 00:35:18,830 My husband is the Vice Minister of Rites. 592 00:35:19,350 --> 00:35:20,760 He does have 593 00:35:21,120 --> 00:35:23,240 - influence in the court. - Yes. 594 00:35:23,470 --> 00:35:25,830 However, with his high position, 595 00:35:26,640 --> 00:35:29,720 he can't help a condemned criminal for no reason. 596 00:35:30,080 --> 00:35:32,390 If political rivals get hold of this, 597 00:35:32,600 --> 00:35:34,350 he'd suffer because of me. 598 00:35:35,950 --> 00:35:38,200 You'd better take these back. 599 00:35:38,830 --> 00:35:40,270 Let's go home. 600 00:35:54,180 --> 00:36:01,180 (Xu Residence) 601 00:36:06,760 --> 00:36:07,600 Dear. 602 00:36:10,240 --> 00:36:11,080 Dear. 603 00:36:11,720 --> 00:36:13,310 What did Wang Xiuhe say? 604 00:36:20,950 --> 00:36:22,760 She agreed to help. 605 00:36:26,830 --> 00:36:27,760 Where's your bracelet? 606 00:36:29,080 --> 00:36:30,720 I exchanged it for favors. 607 00:36:30,720 --> 00:36:32,200 That was part of your dowry. 608 00:36:33,040 --> 00:36:34,870 It's just a possession. 609 00:36:36,040 --> 00:36:37,430 When Ningyan returns, 610 00:36:37,990 --> 00:36:40,040 I'll deduct it from his next month's salary. 611 00:36:41,120 --> 00:36:43,470 How did the Bureau respond? 612 00:36:46,310 --> 00:36:47,640 I met Song Qing. 613 00:36:48,520 --> 00:36:49,360 He said 614 00:36:50,870 --> 00:36:52,160 the Bureau couldn't interfere 615 00:36:53,080 --> 00:36:54,640 in Guardians' matters. 616 00:36:56,950 --> 00:36:58,760 The Imperial Guards also... 617 00:37:07,520 --> 00:37:09,430 As his uncle, I've failed. 618 00:37:24,870 --> 00:37:27,600 Now is not the time to despair. 619 00:37:29,040 --> 00:37:30,470 Let's wait for Xinnian's return. 620 00:37:30,910 --> 00:37:32,160 Perhaps... 621 00:37:37,760 --> 00:37:39,790 Perhaps he has a solution. 622 00:37:56,310 --> 00:37:58,390 I'm just a small Copper Gong. 623 00:38:00,560 --> 00:38:01,790 My words are insignificant. 624 00:38:02,870 --> 00:38:04,390 I don't have the right to choose. 625 00:38:08,120 --> 00:38:09,450 You're paid as a court official. 626 00:38:10,350 --> 00:38:11,830 You live off the people's resources. 627 00:38:12,640 --> 00:38:14,290 You can easily oppress the common people, 628 00:38:14,600 --> 00:38:15,930 but you can't fool the heavens. 629 00:38:18,520 --> 00:38:20,240 I meant it too. 630 00:38:27,830 --> 00:38:29,160 The human minds are hard to read. 631 00:38:29,350 --> 00:38:30,950 Judging hearts is like solving cases. 632 00:38:31,430 --> 00:38:32,310 One must not 633 00:38:32,430 --> 00:38:33,870 make hasty conclusions 634 00:38:34,200 --> 00:38:35,520 based on temporary biases. 635 00:38:41,620 --> 00:38:44,260 (Steadfast Enforcement) 636 00:38:46,470 --> 00:38:48,120 Do you think I judged wrongly? 637 00:38:48,140 --> 00:38:49,540 (Long and Arduous) I dare not. 638 00:38:49,560 --> 00:38:52,240 However, Xu Qi'an only acted out of righteousness 639 00:38:52,470 --> 00:38:53,790 because the Silver Gong 640 00:38:53,790 --> 00:38:55,270 humiliated a woman. 641 00:38:55,390 --> 00:38:56,350 I believe 642 00:38:56,350 --> 00:38:57,190 this act 643 00:38:57,350 --> 00:38:59,910 serves to deter immorality within the yamen. 644 00:39:00,240 --> 00:39:02,040 Lord Wei, please have mercy 645 00:39:02,560 --> 00:39:03,950 and spare Copper Gong Xu's life. 646 00:39:05,040 --> 00:39:07,240 (Devotion to Duty) Lord Wei, please have mercy 647 00:39:07,240 --> 00:39:08,950 and spare Copper Gong Xu's life. 648 00:39:14,310 --> 00:39:15,310 Father, 649 00:39:16,080 --> 00:39:17,310 please have mercy. 650 00:39:20,160 --> 00:39:22,160 Xu Qi'an has quite the support. 651 00:39:22,230 --> 00:39:24,380 It's only early morning, but many have come for him. 652 00:39:24,390 --> 00:39:25,520 All the Gold Gongs 653 00:39:25,520 --> 00:39:26,790 have shown up, 654 00:39:26,990 --> 00:39:28,390 except for Zhu. 655 00:39:31,600 --> 00:39:32,440 Father, 656 00:39:34,080 --> 00:39:35,450 one more won't make a difference. 657 00:39:39,310 --> 00:39:40,200 Father, 658 00:39:40,680 --> 00:39:41,640 please have mercy. 659 00:39:43,560 --> 00:39:45,080 Do you think I judged wrongly as well? 660 00:39:45,430 --> 00:39:46,430 Father, you're not wrong. 661 00:39:47,120 --> 00:39:47,990 But neither 662 00:39:48,790 --> 00:39:49,630 is Xu Qi'an. 663 00:39:56,120 --> 00:39:57,640 Chief, don't be impulsive. 664 00:39:57,640 --> 00:39:59,350 There must be another way, Chief. 665 00:39:59,350 --> 00:40:00,510 Don't go there. 666 00:40:01,170 --> 00:40:02,720 - Yuchun. - There must be another way. 667 00:40:02,720 --> 00:40:04,200 - Yuchun. - Don't go there. 668 00:40:04,200 --> 00:40:05,040 Chief. 669 00:40:05,310 --> 00:40:06,350 Chief, think it through. 670 00:40:06,350 --> 00:40:07,190 Chief. 671 00:40:12,310 --> 00:40:13,430 Wei Yuan! 672 00:40:14,870 --> 00:40:16,160 Get out! 673 00:40:16,160 --> 00:40:17,000 Chief. 674 00:40:22,720 --> 00:40:23,790 Everyone, rise. 675 00:40:25,680 --> 00:40:26,790 Li Yuchun, how dare you! 676 00:40:26,790 --> 00:40:28,120 Chief. 677 00:40:28,120 --> 00:40:29,410 You... 678 00:40:30,260 --> 00:40:32,310 (Rule With Virtue) Subordinate Li Yuchun. 679 00:40:32,310 --> 00:40:33,240 Chief! 680 00:40:33,430 --> 00:40:34,830 Calm down. 681 00:40:35,270 --> 00:40:36,830 He's drunk. 682 00:40:36,950 --> 00:40:38,760 He's not thinking straight, 683 00:40:38,830 --> 00:40:40,040 so he's speaking nonsense. 684 00:40:40,040 --> 00:40:41,640 - He's a lousy drinker. - Get out. 685 00:40:42,640 --> 00:40:43,560 Yuchun. 686 00:40:43,950 --> 00:40:44,790 Get lost! 687 00:40:50,520 --> 00:40:52,240 Subordinate Li Yuchun. 688 00:40:52,910 --> 00:40:55,390 I joined the yamen in Yuanjing Year 20. 689 00:40:56,560 --> 00:40:58,470 Since then, I have remained loyal 690 00:40:58,760 --> 00:41:00,200 to my duties. 691 00:41:00,790 --> 00:41:03,680 I swore to root out corrupt officials 692 00:41:03,870 --> 00:41:06,310 and pledged allegiance to my country. 693 00:41:06,760 --> 00:41:08,120 For 17 years, 694 00:41:08,560 --> 00:41:10,080 I have worked tirelessly, 695 00:41:10,560 --> 00:41:12,430 never derelict in duty, 696 00:41:12,680 --> 00:41:14,430 never accepting bribes, 697 00:41:14,600 --> 00:41:16,350 and never oppressing the innocent. 698 00:41:17,040 --> 00:41:17,950 I believed 699 00:41:19,160 --> 00:41:20,790 that my fervent dedication 700 00:41:21,160 --> 00:41:24,040 would bring about a world of justice. 701 00:41:24,870 --> 00:41:25,710 Yet, 702 00:41:26,270 --> 00:41:27,720 in these 17 years, 703 00:41:28,310 --> 00:41:32,310 I've witnessed countless colleagues oppressing civilians and merchants. 704 00:41:33,270 --> 00:41:35,640 During confiscations, they always embezzle money 705 00:41:35,640 --> 00:41:37,560 and defile the families of convicted officials. 706 00:41:38,520 --> 00:41:40,200 The line 707 00:41:41,240 --> 00:41:43,080 must be drawn here! 708 00:41:59,350 --> 00:42:03,330 ♪Heaven and earth gave birth to me♪ 709 00:42:06,360 --> 00:42:10,640 ♪With determination, the wind can't sway the shadow♪ 710 00:42:12,130 --> 00:42:15,480 ♪Errant thoughts entangle the dark world♪ 711 00:42:16,060 --> 00:42:18,640 ♪Out of fury, I wield my saber♪ 712 00:42:19,520 --> 00:42:25,230 ♪To cut down injustice and triumph over evil♪ 713 00:42:25,720 --> 00:42:28,510 ♪Across eternity, this realm feels like an endless night♪ 714 00:42:28,510 --> 00:42:32,160 ♪Only my steadfast heart remains unchanged♪ 715 00:42:32,850 --> 00:42:35,560 ♪Stars and constellations scattered like murky smoke♪ 716 00:42:35,560 --> 00:42:39,060 ♪Yet my resolute will shines through to dispel the peril♪ 717 00:42:39,860 --> 00:42:43,860 ♪The tree longs for stillness, but the wind will not cease♪ 718 00:42:44,290 --> 00:42:47,310 ♪Darkness disintegrates before me♪ 719 00:42:47,880 --> 00:42:54,250 ♪Entwined with injustices again and again♪ 720 00:43:09,950 --> 00:43:13,870 ♪Heaven and earth gave birth to me♪ 721 00:43:16,970 --> 00:43:21,250 ♪With determination, the wind can't sway the shadow♪ 722 00:43:22,670 --> 00:43:26,270 ♪Errant thoughts entangle the dark world♪ 723 00:43:26,720 --> 00:43:29,310 ♪Out of fury, I wield my saber♪ 724 00:43:30,150 --> 00:43:35,920 ♪To cut down injustice and triumph over evil♪ 725 00:43:36,400 --> 00:43:39,120 ♪Across eternity, this realm feels like an endless night♪ 726 00:43:39,120 --> 00:43:42,970 ♪Only my steadfast heart remains unchanged♪ 727 00:43:43,410 --> 00:43:46,150 ♪Stars and constellations scattered like murky smoke♪ 728 00:43:46,150 --> 00:43:50,140 ♪Yet my resolute will shines through to dispel the peril♪ 729 00:43:50,460 --> 00:43:54,710 ♪The tree longs for stillness, but the wind will not cease♪ 730 00:43:54,900 --> 00:43:58,110 ♪Darkness disintegrates before me♪ 731 00:43:58,440 --> 00:44:04,160 ♪Entwined with injustices again and again♪ 732 00:44:04,540 --> 00:44:07,310 ♪Across eternity, this realm feels like an endless night♪ 733 00:44:07,310 --> 00:44:11,060 ♪Only my steadfast heart remains unchanged♪ 734 00:44:11,670 --> 00:44:14,370 ♪Stars and constellations scattered like murky smoke♪ 735 00:44:14,370 --> 00:44:18,190 ♪One's arrogance deserves execution♪ 736 00:44:18,750 --> 00:44:23,090 ♪Slaughter all confusions♪ 737 00:44:23,090 --> 00:44:26,240 ♪The moonlight illuminates the sky♪ 738 00:44:26,460 --> 00:44:32,350 ♪Bringing justice back to the world♪ 739 00:44:32,890 --> 00:44:36,180 ♪Demons and spirits♪ 740 00:44:36,350 --> 00:44:39,530 ♪Born and perish as one♪ 741 00:44:39,860 --> 00:44:44,550 ♪A resolve hangs high in my heart♪ 742 00:44:46,960 --> 00:44:51,560 ♪Worlds apart, yet sharing the same origin♪