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[🔎👁‍🗨The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty👁‍🗨🔍]

[Episode 47]

What are you doing?

You almost scared me to death!

What was going on?

Do you remember Yang Fu?

Do you really want to betray me?

Kill him now or it'll be too late!

He can't die, or we won't have anyone to distract the enemy.

This doesn't seem right at the moment.

What's wrong with eating?

Aren't you hungry?

Then hurry up and eat. Hide somewhere after that.

Why?

I am a fugitive and you are supposed to be dead.

What else can we do?

Now they have enforced martial law in the whole city.

Some are hunting down Sui.

Some are trying to kill His Majesty.

Who cares about two beggars filling their stomach in the middle of the night?

Beggars must act like beggars.

That's right.

Even if we will be killed soon,

we need to die with a full stomach.

Now only you, me and Sui Zhou know about this matter.

Don't tell me you sold us out again.

I sold you guys out?

Then I wouldn't have been so miserable now.

But

I probably have guessed who sold our plan out.

Who was it?

Forget it.

It doesn't matter anymore.

Do you trust me?

I didn't really trust your ability in the past.

I'm even more unsure now.

I will deal with it.

It won't affect our follow-up plans.

Do you still want to eat it?

Keep this vigor of fighting for food.

We still have to find His Majesty.

You don't know where he is?

Today I was about to take His Majesty to leave from the secret tunnel

when Sui Zhou came to the Huanyi Brothel.

Due to the urgent situation at that time,

I used Yang Fu as a distraction

and let Sui Zhou to take His Majesty with him.

His Majesty hasn't returned to the palace yet.

I don't know where they are.

So Sui Zhou went to the Huanyi Brothel alone?

Dong.

Are you OK?

I don't want to part with Tang and Sui.

Silly girl.

You have to stay alive and safe so that they can feel relieved.

I want to go back to the capital.

You'll only become their burden.

Now the city has become a dangerous place.

They'll focus on work only when they know you're safe.

I want to go back.

I can help them if I go back.

It's different this time.

Just listen to me.

Go to sleep.

I miscalculated.

Li Zilong didn't want to blow up the capital.

He wanted to launch a surprise attack in the Imperial City.

We did anticipate that

he wanted to use the attack to force His Majesty get out of the palace.

We could have handled this attack.

But who would have thought that Wan An, Wan Tong and Shang Ming

would become their associates from the inside?

So These three really want to stage a coup.

They had contact with Li Zilong.

This is for sure.

As for whether they really want to betray the Ming,

it still depends on us.

Us?

If we can send His Majesty back to the palace safely,

they will be much eager to kill Li Zilong than us.

But if we fail

and His Majesty returns to Heaven, they will crown the prince

and become the real power holders of the royal court.

So we have to find His Majesty first

and make further plans from there.

But you and I are a fugitive and a dead person.

We can't show up in public.

Let's act separately for now.

Even if one of us is caught,

the other will still be free and might have a chance.

Let's go back and think of something.

Wait.

Then how do we make contact with each other?

We'll still exchange information here.

For the sake of safety, let's not show up on the streets on our own.

Where are you going?

I'm going home.

Ms. Dong, I…

This is?

Cut the crap.

You need to pay me back

the money you owed me before and the money I just lent you.

So don't die.

Don't snatch!

Find an opportunity to contact Ding Rong.

Come on.

Give me one.

Here you go.

There's one more thing.

Help me find the whereabouts of this person.

Have you seen his face clearly?

Have you got a clear look?

Yes.

Did His Majesty fall asleep?

Mr. Sui.

Have something to eat.

Any news?

Wang Zhi was killed last night.

His body is still lying on the street now.

They said things are still under investigation.

Any news of Tang Fan?

The notice said that

Mr. Tang led someone into the palace last night with an attempt of assassination but failed.

He has disappeared since and

they're now hunting him in the whole city.

I also heard there were a lot of riots in the city last night

but all were suppressed by the Imperial Guards.

But for the safety of the people in the capital,

they started to enforce martial law throughout the city this morning.

They have been on high alert and inspecting people on the streets.

But there are no gossips about His Majesty.

Given how serious this matter is,

it's normal that they blocked the information.

But everything that happened from last night to today can prove that

someone is up to some evil scheme

taking the advantage of His Majesty's absence.

If that's the case, His Majesty had better

hide here for a while for his safety.

During this period you should not go outside so as not to be exposed.

It seems that I have no other option.

Just leave the task of inquiring about information to me and Xiulian.

Thank you.

Mr. Sui, have some congee.

It's getting cold.

Also I'd like you to help me

ask around about Tang Fan's information.

Tang.

They are gone.

Tang!

Are you there?

Tang,

are you here?

Don't come over.

Don't come any closer!

Tang?

It's really you!

Dong, why are you still here?

I was worried about you and Sui so I came back to find you guys.

But I heard that you are a fugitive now

and Sui's whereabouts are unknown.

Wang Zhi is also dead!

What's going on?

It's a long story.

What should we do now?

You go to Ms. Dong's Restaurant to wait for Wang Zhi's news.

Isn't he dead?

Wang Zhi is still alive.

I didn't try to assassinate anyone.

And Zhou…

He should be safe somewhere, I just don't know where yet.

Come back and tell me immediately if you find anything.

Okay!

Why are you still here?

Off you go!

Gadgets!

Gadgets!

Take a look at the gadgets.

When he comes out, I will find an opportunity to…

Wait.

I'll go meet him in person.

There is still no news about Mr. Tang.

No news is good news.

At least that way we know he is not dead

and didn't fall into the hands of the rebels.

What else can I do for you?

Try this.

Let me try it.

Say, the emperor…

I mean the one above,

has gone missing for so long.

Are you sure we really don't need to take any action?

Who is missing?

I never heard of it.

The one above us.

Recently he has made too many moves which caused

me my life savings.

If he didn't go missing, the two of you will soon follow my steps.

I'm glad he went missing!

But

can we really rely on this Li Zilong?

If anything goes wrong and the one above comes back,

what should we do then?

If anything goes wrong, Li Zilong is an outlaw trying to rebel,

and the three of us are royal court ministers.

Of course we need to kill him to uphold justice.

That's right.

But

if he gets things done,

the seat cannot be vacant.

If he gets things done, let the kid sit on the seat.

Let him get that position.

He is still a child.

For the country and the people,

the three of us have to assist him, right?

Then we'll all be

regents.

That's only the beginning.

A few years later,

we will definitely be ennobled and all become prime ministers.

This toast is to you, Mr. Wan.

Okay, thanks.

But right now

there are still a few royalists out there making troubles.

Don't worry.

Just a few minions.

They will de dead soon.

Everything is under control.

But there is one more thing I am not sure.

Mr. Wan,

if everything goes well as planned,

are you really going to let that Li Zilong

become a minister and participate in the state affairs like we agreed?

Who is Li Zilong?

Never heard of him.

The older, the wiser!

Cheers.

Mr. Wan.

Sure.

Cheers.

I know you are still awake.

Tell Mr. Tang that the capital is a dangerous place now.

It's better for him to leave this place as soon as possible.

How do you know Tang didn't leave?

If he left, will you still be here?

You're so smart.

Where is Mr. Tang now?

Although you are Tang and Dora's friend,

I don't know you well.

I just worried about him.

You don't have to tellme if you don't feel like it.

I don't know what happened to him to cause him so many troubles.

Is he all right now?

Yes.

I think he is more than alright.

What is he doing now?

Nothing.

Just playing Go.

Playing Go?

Yes.

He keeps staring at a Go board all day long

and asks me to take food back to him.

Dong, do you know why Mr. Tang

always came to the Huanyi Brothel to visit me?

He came to play Go with me.

Really?

But I am such a bad player that I never won him in Go.

I was about to see some hope of winning

in the most recent game we played.

But even after we played for a long time,

we still couldn't decide a winner.

Is Tang thinking about this game all day long?

Dong,

do you remember how he deduced the moves?

Of course I remember.

So help me, let me win him for just once.

Besides,

in such a time of emergency you don't want to see him

still indulging himself in playing Go all day long, right?

That's true.

Sir.

Can you buy me a bun?

Go away!

Can you buy me a bun?

Give me the money.

Wait for my news to take back the Western Depot.

Yes.

And also

find an opportunity to contact Noble Consort Wan.

I am closed for today.

Is there any news?

Not yet.

Tang.

Why are you still thinking about playing Go at such a time?

You don't understand.

Of course I understand.

I can tell you are just one move away from checkmate.

Dong, I know you are smart for your age.

But I didn't expect you to be so smart.

I see great potential in you.

Even if Wang Zhi contacts Ding Rong

and takes back control of the Western and Eastern Depots,

our opponent is not just Li Zilong or the Oirat's prince.

The Imperial Guards and Wan An stationed in the palace are also our enemies.

My strength is still weak without support.

I can't guarantee I will win.

It's true that I am still one move away and can't checkmate.

Sir.

I can tell you have something to worry about.

Go away!

Where did this rude monk come from?

You are thinking, "I wish Sui Zhou was here telling me what to do".

Xue Ling, this is His Majesty's decree for you.

This is not funny.

The Emperor's words.

On your knees.

The Emperor's words.

You will get ready at the Northern Administrative Court,

waiting for Sui Zhou's instructions

to take back control of the Imperial Guards.

And wait for me to go back to the palace.

Yes, Your Majesty!

I never thought there would be a day

His Majesty addressed a decree directly to me!

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Get up.

Tell Mr. Sui Zhou and His Majesty that all the boys are ready.

We'll just wait for Mr. Sui's orders to put up a big fight!

It's you.

Who are you?

You rescued me from the human traffickers, remember?

I haven't got the chance to thank you yet.

You are the little girl in Mr. Tang's family.

You have a good memory.

It's because you have a weird look so I remember you.

You!

What are you doing here?

I cannot say.

What about you?

I can't say either.

You made the right choice.

Who are you?

Dong.

Sister Xiulian?

Do you know where Sui is?

Tang!

I found them!

Who did you find?

All of them!

His Majesty and Sui are safe out there.

Sui is trying to mobilize the Imperial Guards.

Wang Zhi has contacted Ding Rong

getting ready to take back the control of the Western Depot!

Tang, why are you still thinking about playing Go?

I still need this final move before we can start a surprise attack.

I have thought of it ahead of you!

Help me pass it on to Zhou and Wang Zhi.

OK!

♫ The heaven has spread an infinite net ♫

♫ where no evils can escape. ♫

♫ The candlelight flickers to shed light on the sinners ♫

♫ Nothing could be kept secret forever in this world ♫

♫ The darkness of the night hides desire and greed ♫

♫ But dreams will light sparks and scatter into the sky ♫

♫ It's easy to see through guilts, but not love ♫

♫ Instead of relying on Heaven's karma, ♫

♫ I'd rather ♫

♫ crack the mystery ♫

♫ and see through the truth ♫

♫ It's easy to solve a case, but not the human heart ♫

♫ So confusing and well-hidden ♫

♫ So many feelings intertwined ♫

♫ It's complicated to figure out ♫

♫ I will give up the whole world ♫

♫ for the peace of my mind ♫

Father.

Now the city is on high alert.

Are you sure we can walk on the street so blatantly?

Do you think we will not be caught as long as

we act covertly and plan well?

Let me tell you the truth.

No matter what you do, you can't hide your whereabouts from

the eyes of the three old foxes.

Then why do they let us act like this?

We made a deal.

They will get their benefits.

Things in this world are nothing but making deals.

They will look the other way.

They even dare to trade with the life of the emperor.

They never care who the emperor is.

All they care about is their own interests.

Those corrupt officials!

My real father was killed by these corrupt officials.

Qingge,

your father was killed by the emperor.

But can you depend on making deals with such sinister people?

Naturally they're unreliable.

So of course

I still have a final trump card in my hand.

Time is almost up.

Tang, you finally stop playing Go.

Yes.

I knew that you could win.

Look at you.

You have spent so much time starting at just one game.

I only have the white pieces on the board.

How did you know that I would win?

I was just kidding.

Qingge saw your deduction of the moves and

said you played a good game.

She said you were just one move away to win.

See? Now you finally think of the final move.

Qingge?

When did you meet her?

The first day when I went to Ms. Dong's Restaurant.

You drew my board to show her?

Yes.

She said she never won you, so…

What happened?

What's wrong?

They won.

Where is Wang Zhi?

He left a long time ago.

Tang said Wang Zhi is in danger!

So he let me come to inform him!

Let's go.

Let's go find him.

There is another urgent matter that will need your help.

Someone!

What's the matter?

Commander Shang.

Why is your Eastern Depot doing this to me?

How dare you pretend to be Commander Wang in front of me?

The Western Depot is just a bunch of good-for-nothing!

You guys can't tell this is an imposter?

Arrest him!

Commander Shang, you're getting more useless as you get older.

There must be something wrong with your eyes.

I am going to protect His Majesty now.

If anyone gets in my way,

even if I want to spare his life,

the pistol in my hand won't spare him.

Ding Rong!

Such a talented man like you

certainly doesn't want to be under Wang Zhi forever.

He is so young.

I'm afraid it's not that easy even if

you want to wait until he retires.

How many years have you helped him

and how many times have you saved his life?

But how did

he treat you in return?

This is very simple.

Everything else is ready.

You just give Wang Zhi to me.

The position of the Western Depot's commander

will be yours.

Commander Ding.

Commander Wang is dead.

I saw it with my own eyes.

This person is Yang Fu, a criminal and his imposter!

Someone!

Sir!

Take him to prison!

Mr. Sui.

What are you doing in Mr. Wan's room?

You don't have to explain.

Save it when Mr. Wan comes back.

Mr. Sui,

we were former colleagues.

Don't make this difficult for us.

This time we go out of the palace to bring His Majesty back.

His Majesty is now out of the palace with his life at stake.

All of you here have followed me for years.

I am not going to lie to you.

Today when we get out of the palace,

the chances of survival are very slim.

I have asked someone

to take care of your family members in the future.

You don't have to worry about that.

I am a woman.

I don't really care much about the People and Country.

I only want to get my husband back.

Today

you are willing to accompany me to this fatal battle,

I am grateful to you all for the rest of my life.

We swear to follow Your Highness!

Wan An.

What do you want to do?

His Majesty is in distress.

Follow me to rescue him now!

Your Highness.

You must have been instigated by some scoundrels.

Please go back to your palace to rest.

Do you think I am joking with you?

Out of my way!

Your Highness.

Sorry, But I can't do that.

During the Beginning of Spring ceremony,

some assassins appeared in the palace.

So I was ordered to enforce martial law in the palace.

Before the crisis is lifted, Your Highness can't go anywhere.

Kill whoever tries to walk out of the Imperial City!

Yes, sir!