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[Spring of The Blade]

[Episode 14]

Where is the money?

I asked you, where is the money?

Money?

There's no more money.

-Are you all right, Lord Wei? -Lord Wei.

What a brilliant scheme, My Lord.

This move is very exquisite.

On one hand, you quelled the disaster.

On the other hand,

you forced the grain merchants

to lower their prices.

Lord Yan, you really

have Hengtang in the palm of your hand.

But I am a little worried about Your Lordship.

The situation in the future

will probably be difficult to control.

I haven't thought about that.

No matter what the situation is in the future,

I must thank Lord Xie.

If not for your secret help,

I couldn't have pulled this off.

I will definitely go to the capital in the future

and put in a few good words for you.

Thank you.

Lord Xie,

aren't you going with me to see how grandly the disaster relief is going?

Lord Yan,

as you can see,

Shu

has family matters to deal with,

so he asked for a day off.

You'd better go back first.

Qingyuan,

see the guest out.

Yes.

♪ I counted every moment ♪

♪ Memories take roots; the annual rings grow ♪

♪ Who bore the parting wind ♪

♪ And wove it gently into the warmth of the past? ♪

♪ I honor every scar upon your hand ♪

Your Lordship,

Everyone says you are a corrupt official,

♪ Through endless nights, a lone soul wanders this mortal world ♪

but I never expected

that today you would

save countless starving people in Hengtang,

♪ Turning back, we embrace— one fleeting moment of love and hate ♪

and save me as well.

I genuinely admire Your Lordship.

From now on, wherever Your Lordship goes to listen to music,

♪ As flowers fall beneath the dusk ♪

drink with courtesans, or spend money,

♪ Sorrowed by many a farewell, comforted by sweet memories ♪

if you're willing,

-I— -What?

♪ One life, one love, one heart devoted to you ♪

What did you say I'd spend money on?

♪ In the depths of darkness, you are the stars ♪

♪ Trample the abyss, together we run ♪

Thank you for saving me today, Your Lordship.

♪ May we grow deep in years together, sharing one life and one pillow ♪

♪ Rise and fall as one, whether we're united or apart ♪

♪ Hand in hand, we brave all the storms of life ♪

♪ Never to part, forevermore ♪

It's not safe in Hengtang tonight.

If I'm not around,

you must protect yourself.

Bad news, Master!

Master, bad news!

Chuntai...

stopped breathing.

Master...

I gave birth to two sons for the Xie family,

and I raised Zhenglun so well.

Yet you say I'm faking it.

Why couldn't Xie Qingyuan be the one faking it?

-I didn't kill anyone. -Mother, please get up.

You're bullying me!

Enough.

Things outside are annoying enough.

As for how your matter should be handled,

Master and Old Madam will decide.

Aren't you the Head Madam?

You can make the decision.

Yes.

Everyone, calm down.

Donglin.

What is Wei Changyan

up to?

I sent someone to investigate,

but there's no reply.

However,

I heard the east pier is in chaos right now—

the grain merchants are making a scene.

Listen to me.

Without my permission today,

no one is allowed to step out of the residence.

Yes!

Calm down, everyone!

Calm down!

Please listen to me!

Lord Wei.

Our ships

have been docked here for over half a month!

If you don't buy our grain now,

what are we supposed to do?

Exactly, what should we do?

What should we do?

How are we supposed to live?

The grain collection was agreed to be today.

Why are you giving grain away instead?

A bunch of evil officials!

Liars!

-Liars! -Liars!

That's a big claim!

You're speaking nonsense!

H-How dare you!

Insolent commoners!

Outrageous!

Bastards!

Outrageous, really.

Lord Wei,

where are you going?

Isn't it time to pay

the profit you promised me?

Sir,

you don't understand.

There must be

some misunderstanding here.

Go back and wait for me for a few days.

I will definitely give you an explanation, okay?

We agreed on today,

so it must be today.

But...

the price difference for these 1,800 dan of grain,

even if you kill me, I can't afford it.

Help!

Help!

Guards!

Guards!

You guys go this way

and block the front door!

The rest, follow me this way!

Mother, what's going on?

I don't know.

With the city tower drums beating like that,

if they weren't collecting grain in the middle of the night,

I would have thought they were crying out my grievances.

What's going on?

I have no idea.

Master!

Father!

Master!

Father!

Master...

Old Madam!

Nanny Liu.

Old Madam!

What is going on?

It's complete chaos outside.

These northern bandits have reached the outer city!

They specifically target wealthy families.

They say the northern bandits...

They kill any men they see,

and as for women, they...

What should we do?

Don't be afraid.

Mother is here.

Don't be afraid. It's okay.

Father and Mother are here.

Don't panic.

Stay calm!

Yuejian,

put out all unnecessary lights first

so we don't attract the bandits' attention.

Yes.

Good thing you prepared in advance.

Trouble really arrived today.

I'm more curious about

how these northern bandits

managed to break through so smoothly

and reach the outer city.

Who cares how they broke in?

We must kill the bandits,

but all the more must Wei Changyan be killed.

I've waited for 9 years,

and I don't want to wait anymore.

Where do you think that scumbag

could be hiding?

Lord Yan!

I don't care what my father thinks.

If he won't help you,

I will.

In the past, I only thought

you were a corrupt official.

Only today did I realize

you bore all that infamy

to protect the people of Hengtang.

I absolutely won't stand by and do nothing.

We will protect the people with you.

Report!

The northern bandits have reached the outside of the south gate!

Understood.

Pei Guanling,

notify all major city gates to defend strictly.

Do not let a single bandit

slip through.

Yes, sir.

Soldiers!

Now,

the time has come to prove yourselves.

Please follow me to wipe out the bandits

and defend the people of Hengtang.

Kill them!

-Kill! -Kill!

-Kill! -Kill!

-Kill! -Kill!

-Kill! -Kill!

Mother,

I'm scared.

Don't be afraid,

your father is here.

Master, bad news!

Master!

Master, bad news.

Master...

-What are you panicking for? -Master...

Speak slowly.

Master,

the northern bandits...

they have attacked the East Gate.

They are burning, killing, and looting everywhere,

and will be here soon.

What should we do?

Mother!

What are you panicking for?

With the patriarch around,

what's there to panic for?

Nanny Liu,

keep an eye out.

If there is any situation,

report it immediately.

Yes, Madam.

Master...

Master,

why not ask the government office to send troops to protect us?

It's chaos outside.

The government office has few soldiers.

They can hardly protect themselves.

Then...

Then what should we do?

The Marquis' residence—

they have soldiers.

First Madam,

aren't you close with the Marchioness of Danyang?

How about...

I don't have that much influence.

However,

to ask of the Marquis' residence...

I'm afraid

only Fourth Lady can do it.

That's right.

Not only did they take a liking to Qingyuan,

she also has a close relationship with Lord Yan.

For her sake,

they probably wouldn't sit by and do nothing.

Mother,

it's full of bandits outside.

Who knows where

Lord Yan and the heir is?

Yet you're asking a weak lady like her to...

Who told you to speak? Sit down.

All right,

stop talking.

Right now,

even if we mobilize soldiers from all the residences,

distant water can't put out a nearby fire.

The personal guards of the Xie Residence

have just left for the Northern Frontier.

It seems this is the only way.

Qingyuan.

See if...

you can risk

going to the Yan residence

to ask Lord Yan for reinforcements.

Kill!

Hurry!

I know

I shouldn't ask a weak lady like you

to risk your life for something like this.

But the Xie family...

Never mind.

Forget it.

Mother.

I am unfilial.

Last Lantern Festival,

I had a dream.

In the dream, a boy sang:

"All flowers fade during the full moon."

It seems this prophecy

is coming true today.

Alas, the century-old foundation of our Xie family

is coming to an end.

Qingyuan.

If it weren't an emergency,

I wouldn't want you to take this risk.

I wish I could take your place.

But right now, only you

can save the Xie family.

Are you willing to go?

We can talk about other things

after we survive this disaster.

Mother.

It's too dangerous.

I will go.

My Lady.

Stay here.

Don't cause me trouble.

But I have one condition.

After the bandit rebellion is quelled,

my mother's case

must be thoroughly reinvestigated.

No one

is allowed to refuse.

All right.

As long as

you're willing to save the Xie Residence,

we'll agree to any request.

Old Madam.

Master?

I'll go with Fourth Sister.

Nonsense!

What are you going for?

Qingyuan.

For the sake of the family,

please make the trip.

Zhenglun,

take good care of your sister.

Yes.

If anything happens to her,

I won't forgive you!

Yes!

Qingyuan.

We're counting on you.

Be careful.

Close the city gates!

Close the city gates!

Stop the bandits from escaping!

After them!

Over here!

Here!

Quick!

Quick!

Chase them!

Stop!

Don't run!

Stop!

This way!

Thank you, Brother.

You are willing to take risks

to seek help for the Xie family— a great act of righteousness.

But I always believe

that my mother didn't kill anyone on her own will.

Please, Fourth Sister,

don't blame my mother.

Over here!

Go find Lord Yan.

What about you—

Go!

Go quickly!

Che!

I think I saw Wei Changyan.

Lord Yan!

Lord Yan!

There's a riot in the east of the city.

What about the Xie Residence?

The Xie Residence is fine.

I just heard...

Heard what?

They asked Fourth Lady to seek help from Your Lordship.

Where is she?

Not sure yet.

The enemy is right in front of you,

and you're still thinking about that woman?

Do you really think you're Yan Rui?

Che.

Wait for me to come back.

Brother!

Shen Run!

Your Lordship!

Your Lordship!

General!

I am Qingyuan, the fourth daughter of the army inspector Xie family.

My family is in danger!

Please save them, Your Lordship!

My Lord!

My Lord!

My Lord!

No shouting!

Closing the city gates is to prevent bandits from sneaking in.

Why?

Exactly! Why?

Your Lordship.

I am the fourth daughter of

the army inspector Xie Residence of Hengtang.

My family is trapped. Please save them, Your Lordship.

I didn't bring any money,

only this jade pendant.

Please do me a favor, Your Lordship.

We heed the imperial decree!

We heed the imperial decree!

Fourth Lady.

Master Pei!

My eldest brother...

He's surrounded by bandits.

Go save him!

He's in the third alley on the street behind us.

Follow me!

Fourth Lady.

This jade pendant,

where did it come from?

Lord Yan gave it to me.

Do you recognize it, Master Pei?

Put the jade pendant away quickly.

This is an imperially bestowed

pass.

From the Imperial Throne Room

down to the imperial guards,

anyone holding this token

will have all doors opened for them,

passing without hindrance.

If it weren't wartime,

I would have to speak to you on my knees.

Lord Yan

is really generous.

We'll form an alliance

and share weal and woe.

So you treat what I gave you

as a mere toy.

Anyway, it's all just stuff

that was forced on me by others.

I really don't think I need that jade pendant.

Then listen carefully.

You will need it.

Master Pei,

take me to find Lord Yan.

Master Pei!

Master Pei!

Lord Yan is in the west of the city,

surrounded by a large group of bandits.

What did you say?

What happened to Yan Rui?

When Master Shen's reinforcements arrived,

there were only dozens of corpses on the ground.

There were no survivors.

Where is Yan Rui?

We're identifying the bodies.

Lord Yan's survival

is unknown.

But I heard there are no survivors in the west of the city.

Lord Yan may have…

Shut up!

Find him now!

Yes!

♪ Spring comes to the long gate, green grass sprouts ♪

It's not safe in Hengtang tonight.

If I'm not around,

you must protect yourself.

♪ Red plums bear dewdrops, bright and serene ♪

♪ Year by year, time drifts along ♪

Xie Qingyuan.

♪ Warmth and chill of mortal meet and part ♪

You've always prided yourself on being able to see through people, right?

♪ No need to heed the wind's soft whisper and ask about your return ♪

Why can't you tell

I have no ill intentions towards you?

♪ Wild geese soar through deep clouds, waiting for the moon to rest ♪

We'll form an alliance

and share weal and woe.

Compared to East Pearls,

♪ Old memories lie heavy, haunting every dream ♪

it seems you prefer jade.

I do have special feelings for you.

♪ Rises and falls take turns ♪

It depends on whether you agree or not.

♪ Phases of the moon, unplanned to wax and wane ♪

♪ Count fallen blooms, yet never count all pains of parting ♪

West of the city...

♪ You, tender yet sharp, with thorns by your side ♪

Young Master Pei.

Take me to the west.

I have to find Lord Yan.

The west is dangerous.

Don't act rashly.

No!

♪ Like a dim yet blazing candle ♪

My family said I must find him.

I have to see him,

dead or alive.

I must see him!

♪ The wind and rain sigh, the road stretches far ♪

If Lord Yan were here,

he wouldn't let you risk your life.

♪ Blossoms drift with streams, affections softly stir ♪

-Back off! -Let us out.

Please let us out.

Back off!

Move back!

Back!

Back!

Back!

You go first!

♪ You, tender yet sharp, with thorns by your side ♪

♪ Like a dim yet blazing candle ♪

♪ The wind and rain sigh, the road stretches far ♪

♪ Blossoms drift with streams, affections softly stir ♪

♪ Half real, half illusion; one cup of spring awakes me ♪

♪ Burned and released, held by fate's hand ♪

♪ Greet the soft, mild evening breeze and homebound sail to land ♪

♪ Slim moonbeams weave tangled dreams all night ♪

♪ Lonely home boat glides slow through dark twilight ♪

♪ I walk and gaze; one cup of spring fades to lingering cheer ♪

Sure.

We have a deal.

When you return to Hengtang,

we'll still meet here.

With me around, don't be afraid,

Little Monkey.

Yan Rui!

Go!

Yan Rui is here!

After him!

Let's go.

After him!

After him!

I am Yan Rui.

If you have the guts,

come at me.

Don't touch her.

Come on!

Good.

What a man.

Attack!

♪ I counted every moment ♪

♪ Memories take root; the annual rings grow ♪

♪ Who bore the parting wind ♪

♪ And wove it gently into the warmth of the past? ♪

♪ I honor every scar upon your hand ♪

♪ Through endless nights, a lone soul wanders this mortal world ♪

♪ Turning back, we embrace— one fleeting moment of love and hate ♪

♪ As flowers fall beneath the dusk ♪

♪ Sorrowed by many a farewell, comforted by sweet memories ♪

♪ One life, one love, one heart devoted to you ♪

Lord Yan ordered me to come

to borrow troops from the Marquis.

Marquis.

You two share the same goal.

One person can't accomplish it alone.

If you work together,

you might just win.

It depends on whether you

are willing to take the gamble.

Kill!

Kill!

Kill!

Sister.

I found Healing Powder,

Bletilla Decoction,

and spirits.

Thank you.

Lord Yan is so badly injured,

can he still be cured?

Definitely.

I've studied medicine for so long

so that the people around me

won't leave me again.

I believe

Lord Yan

is blessed by heaven.

He will definitely recover.

Thank you.

I'll get back to work.