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Episode 42

Do my words still count?

I will not let it happen again.

But if Fatty Zhang cannot talk us into doing that,

he may use force.

We’d better make early preparations.

Even though there are dangers ahead,

we still go on undeterred.

Don’t worry.

I know what’s going on here.

I’ve made up my mind.

To send out my order:

to gather all the minority headmen for discussion.

Now when Ge Duolao are still new here,

I will chase them away.

Right.

What the hell?

It’s just being so ignorant of the situation.

How dare him!

It’s like the last time.

Dad.

There are no more than 3000 people in Ge Duolao.

If the old and the pregnant women are excluded,

there are just 800 of them

We can cope with them by using just our own troops.

Why do we make it a big fuss

to gather all minority headmen from Tongren?

My son,

today our family

are not strong enough as we used to be

to fight against all the minority headmen from Tongren.

They haven’t treated us seriously

for quite a long time.

The Prefectural Magistrates running in our family

are all appointed by the Imperial Court.

Who can say no to the emperor?

If it’s not what it should be,

do you really think that the Imperial Court will back us up?

The purpose of this gathering is

to figure out their true intentions:

who are on our side

and who are not.

If we can persuade all of them to

fight against the mountain villagers,

we can restore our family’s reputation.

Do you understand?

Your father

will not get bewildered at big issues.

Here comes the Prefectural Magistrate.

Welcome the prefectural magistrate.

Ge Duolao comes without invitation,

occupying Woniu Ridge.

I’ve decided to chase them away by force.

What do you say?

Well…

It’s…

Well…

Let’s hear others’ opinions.

My prefectural magistrate.

Will repelling them by force

cause any discontent from villagers, followers of Voodo Sect?

Wars cause deaths.

My guys are living under the foot of Dawan Mountain.

That’s right.

If they never stop fighting,

what should we do?

Ge Duolao has already left the mountain.

If we are not chasing them back,

will you worry that other villagers

Would do the same thing?

I think

we should take this seriously.

My prefectural magistrate.

Harmony is the most precious.

Prefectural Commissioner Tian.

What do you say?

My view is that

how about addressing this issue according to the old rules of Ge Family in Cold Moon Valley?

That is to pacify the villagers by giving them pieces of land

and make them under the control of Tongren.

What?

My prefectural magistrate.

What Prefectural Commissioner Tian said makes sense.

It’s better to dredge the river than to block it.

It’s quite reasonable to offer amnesty and enlistment to Ge Duolao.

Right right.

If so,

troubles are saved.

That’s a great merit.

You’re right.

That’s a great merit.

A great merit!

Right.

Right.

The one who secretly initiated the fight against my family

was her!

He’s quite good.

I don’t care about what you have in mind.

What I care about is my Cold Moon Valley.

My prefectural magistrate.

Farewell.

How can he left like this?

Minority Headman Ge just left.

It seems that we are not going to see eighteen princesses

sending troops to suppress Dong Zhuo.

So is the scene of three heroes combating with Lv Bu.

It seems like you have to

only rely on yourself.

Your magistrate!

Your magistrate!

Your magistrate!

Well…

Your magistrate.

Your magistrate, what happened?

Your magistrate, your magistrate, your magistrate!

Somebody helps!

Your magistrate.

Wake up, your magistrate.

Wake up, your magistrate.

Your magistrate, your magistrate.

What happened was quite familiar.

When I was dealing with Men Qingwei,

Xu Boyi,

Hua Qingfeng,

it was just the same.

She is quite similar to me in some way.

Dad, you finally woke up.

Dad, I assure you that

even though all the Minority Officials would not back us up,

we can make it on our own.

I’m willing to take the leadership.

No.

You are too young.

My lord.

What? Why are you in such a hurry?

My lord.

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Someone’s here to file a suit !

Two woodsmen came here to file a law suit.

It’s such a bless to us.

Finally, we have something to work on!

Do you really mean that?

Then where are the papers?

The papers?

No.

It’s just…

About the papers…

The two woodsmen can’t write,

so I don’t ask them to write the papers.

When I heard someone’s here to bring the lawsuit,

I was so happy

that

I forgot to follow the basic procedures.

Speechless.

No worries.

I will have them write the papers right away.

Come back!

Forget that.

It’s too special to follow the rules.

Let court session begins right now.

The court session begins.

The court session begins now!

Wei Wu!

Go.

Go inside.

Go inside.

Go inside.

Let me go!

My lord.

Who

are you two?

Where do you live?

Whom do you bring a lawsuit against?

Tell me

Everything.

My name is Song Sanbao.

My name is Qian Xiaoming.

We are the woodsmen from Sanli Residence.

We’re doing this for Mr. Luo, our fellow in our village.

Master.

Do you mean Mr. Luo?

To answer your question.

The noon on the day before yesterday,

we were back from wooding-cutting.

When we passed his house,

we saw several badasses

trying to rape his wife.

Come.

Help!

Xiaocheng.

Help!

You go first.

Alright, I’ll not say no to that.

Help!

Beauty, don't be afraid.

I’ll make you feel happy.

Come on.

Help!

Help!

Help!

You are sons of a bitch!

You are sons of a bitch; you are doing evil things.

The lady is good.

I'll do it.

Yes, just go.

Hurry!

Let me go!

You bastard!

Hurry.

Just go.

You bastard!

How was that? Am I right?

Bastard, you bastard.

I… Bastard, you bastard!

I will kill you!

Bastard, give my daughter back.

You poor old man.

Give my daughter back!

Give my daughter back. Get lost!

That was enough of you!

How dare you kill my mood!

Mr. and Mrs. Luo were

knocked down to the ground by them.

Then we called for all of our villagers

to seize them.

What do you have in mind?

Do you know who we are?

Just leave us alone before we kill you!

But who knows that

these bastards

were so arrogant

that they made their way home.

Today we went downtown

and came across one of them,

so we brought him here.

Today we went downtown to sell wood

and encountered this badass.

Thanks to Sanbao’s keen eyes,

he noticed this guy immediately.

So we seized him and brought him here.

That’s right, master.

At first, I didn’t know

where to send him.

But Xiaoming has seen

the notice posted by officials from Government of Lawsuits

at the gate of the town,

saying that the government starts to deal with cases.

That’s why we brought him here.

My question is

is it like

what they have said?

It’s true.

Of course.

How dare you

not to kneel down when you step in the court!

You are fearless even though you’ve committed a crime.

Do you think that my knife isn’t sharp?

Attention!

Take this badass down!

Yes sir.

Wait.

I can’t kneel down,

because my family name is Zhang,

which is made up of the Chinese character Gong and Chang.

My family name is Zhang,

and my first name is Xiaocheng.

I can’t mention my father’s name,

because we, as sons and daughters, are not allowed to.

But my father is the brother of the Prefectural Magistrate.

The only brother!

Official of Lawsuits,

You know who I am, right?

My lord.

Zhang Yi, subordinate Zhang,

is my father.

I don’t care who your father is.

Since you have pled guilty,

just kneel down immediately.

Tell me the names of your associates.

Every detail.

My lord,

Qiuchi has something related to this to tell you.

Shall we move to the room behind for a private discussion?

Fine.

Just shoot.

Why do we have to be so sneaky?

We aren’t thieves.

My lord.

Were you listening to

me at the court?

He’s the son of Subordinate Zhang.

Big brother.

Zhang Yi is willing to lead the army

to chase Ge Duolao away from Woniu Ridge.

You have to

go to Tongren in person

to find a good fighter

in the village.

He’s totally inhuman.

He committed such a horrible crime.

Will we let him get away with that?

My lord.

Zhang Family has great influence.

They are like the rock,

but you are like the egg.

It’s like an egg dashing itself against a rock.

You are doomed to be defeated.

This is unwise.

When I was in Hu County,

dealing with Qi Mu,

dealing with Meng Qingwei,

I was an egg too.

They were rocks.

But so what!

The rocks were shattered anyway..

My lord

How can you not understand.

Hu County isn’t the same as Tongren.

Tongren isn’t Hu County.

Here, Minority Headmen always have the final say.

My animal sign is donkey.

If I fail the case,

I’m no better than a beast.

My lord.

Fine.

My lord.

If you are so determined,

I think

there’s one person

that you need to ask for help.

Who?

Has Prefectural Magistrate Zhang got so ill because of Prefectural Commissioner Tian

that he’s unable to deal with government affairs.

So Prefectural Commissioner Tian took over his job for the moment.

If lord wants to deal with the case,

you can ask Prefectural Commissioner Tian for help.

You can close the case at ease.

I’m Ye Xiaotian, subordinate official,

ask to request an interview with Prefectural Commissioner Tian.

Official of Lawsuits Ye, come in please.

My lord.

Just feel at home.

Have a seat.

Thanks.

The court accepted a big criminal case today.

Now that you are in charge of the government affairs,

I’m here to ask for advice.

What?

Say it.

A gangster

rapped a woman.

What bothers you

to ask me for help?

Because this gangster

is not just nobody.

He

is Zhang Yi,

the son of Subordinate Zhang.

The son of Zhang Yi?

Yes.

So what’s your plan?

I will punish him in accordance with the law.

He’s the son of Subordinate Zhang.

Even if he has Iron Dan book coupons,

the Medallion,

there’s punishment that can’t be remitted.

Rape deserves death penalty,

Not to mention the fact that it’s rap by turns.

On that day,

these gangsters broke into the house,

taking turns to rap the woman of the house.

If we aren’t going to punish them severely,

they will become more outrageous.

So can the law-abiding citizens

leave safely?

Do you think if Zhang Duo can’t do nothing about me,

he becomes a tiger without teeth?

You are trying to embarrass his nephew.

Be careful that he might eat you alive!

My lord.

What did Prefectural Commissioner Tian say?

Wait, what did she say?

Just tell me.

Are you Zhang Xiaocheng?

Since you have pled guilty,

are you willing to tell me the names of your associates?

Why not!

My lord, just listen up!

The ones that were with me

to rape the woman in turn are

Yu Chen,

Wu Chenliang,

Zhang Hong,

and Xiang Feiyu.

Yu Chen,

is the nephew of Yu Long, the State Commissioner.

Wu Chenliang is

the son of Magistrate Fu.

Zhang Hong

he’s one of our family members.

Xiang Feiyu

the son of the richest man in Tongren.

My lord,

will you arrest them?

Are you dare to sign your name on the paper?

Why not?

Did you write that down?

Do I need to repeat that for you?

Attention!

Take Zhang Xiaocheng to the prison.

Yes sir.

Go.

Quickly.

My lord.

Isn’t it true that Prefectural Commissioner Tian is not willing to lend a hand?

Court subpoena!

Court subpoena!

Wait!

What’s that for?

To arrest them.

Officer Huang.

You take court subpoena and the letter of consent.

to arrest Xiang Feiyu.

Yes sir.

Officer Jiang.

go and arrest Wu. Chenliang.

Yes sir.

Yunfei.

Big brother.

You’re responsible for Zhang Hong and Yu Chen.

Trust me.

My lord.

Well you need think twice.

Mr. Li.

You go to Sanli Residence

to bring the Luos here.

Me?

It’s inappropriate.

So I should go?

Fine.

I will go.

Drink one more.

I must catch you.

Who are you?

Get out!

Who’s Xiang Feiyu?

That’s me.

What.

Official of Lawsuits Ye wants to see you.

Arrest him!

Yes sir.

How dare you

arrest my friend!

Do you even know who am I?

Who are you?

I’m the son of Magistrate Fu,

Wu Chenliang.

What a coincidence!

Arrest

both of them!

How dare you arrest us!

Let me go!

Let me go!

You dare to arrest us!

Let me go!

Let me go!

Move!

Arrest him!

What what?

Dad!

Dad, help me dad!

Help me, dad dad!

My magistrate!

Ye is so arrogant!

We can’t let them take our young lord away.

Ye is so arrogant!

He must be backed up

by the bitch, Tian Miaowen!

I’m the Official of Lawsuits,

mainly responsible for criminal offences.

So I will not allow criminals

to be at large.

I hope that you can side with me.

I think you don't know how things work here.

If people from the family of minority headsmen commit a crime,

they just need to pay for a fine.

The idea that the law applies to anyone

doesn’t make sense here.

If the law doesn't uphold the justice

but side with the evil to evil things,

then it’s a bad law.

The woman from Luo family was tortured by the gangsters

and is now living a miserable life.

Lord Tian, you are a woman yourself.

How come you don't have empathy for her?

Even though you find them guilty,

Prefectural Magistrate Zhang will stand in the way.

What’s the point of doing so?

It definitely means something!

Although I’m unable to punish them severely,

this doesn't mean that

I agree that paying a fine

can clear them.

It’s weird.

You’re not like the one

that used to deal with the case between Zhang family and Dai Family.

I said that

a donkey is only meek

when it doesn't take something seriously.

But now

I want to be serious.

Big brother.

Big brother.

Second Brother.

You are here too.

You came here for your son, right?

How do you know?

Was your son getting involved too?

My son Xiaocheng also got arrested.

Ye Xiaotian.

How dare him!

Was he insane?

Insane?

He must be backed up by someone.

Otherwise

a crazy person

will behave well in front of our Zhangs.

Even though the Prefectural Commissioner,

doesn't get along well with Prefectural Magistrate.

he’s unwilling to uphold justice for the general public.

No matter where it is,

bureaucrats shield one another.

Second Uncle. Uncle on my father’s side.

Stop worrying.

I assume that Ye Xiaotian is not that fearless.

He can't be this bold.

There must be someone

behind this.

Tian Miaowen is such a bitch that she

used the opportunity of people discussing military affairs together

to make my dad angry and get really sick.

I think she wants more than that.

She’s trying to use this case to destroy my dad.

Wait.

What?

Destroying our family?

She’s out of her mind!

So,

we have to take it seriously.

Second Uncle.

Uncle on my father’s side.

Follow me.

You need to have a good talk with my father.

Fine.

My lord.

The trail session is about to begin at the court.

If you are not about to stop it,

then you will have no chance.

Why do I have to stop it?

My lord.

Rumor has it that

the reason why Ye Xiaotian has been so fearless

is because of your permission.

If we allow him

to continue doing so,

the rumor is proven true.

Since I have openly embarrassed Fatty Zhang,

I don’t care what others say.

But for Ye Xiaotian,

I would like to see

how he’s going to deal with this.

Yang Yinglong speaks highly of you.

There must be a reason.

This is a good opportunity

for me to see who’s behind you.

My lord,

it’s not a small case.

You should think twice.

At the court,

you need to stay calm.

Big brother,

family of the victims and the offenders are here.

Fine.

Move.

Don't touch me.

Be quick. Move.

Be quick.

Five offenders,

say your name.

I couldn’t believe that you did have guts to

arrest all of us.

Ye, just listen up.

You’d better let us go,

or I will revenge.

You do have guts.

Do you know who my uncle is?

Who are you?!

A petty official

can even yell at us.

How much you want?

I will pay the fine!

Beat anyone who

shouts at court!

Yes sir.

Call family of the victims to present at court.

My lord.

You old men,

look carefully.

Are these five guys the ones that

broke into your house and raped your daughter?

You bastard!

You are a bastard!

Bastard!

Don't touch me!

Stop!

You are not allowed

to be so arrogant at court!

Old man,

I will uphold the justice for you,

even though you are facing this unfairness.

No one share

fight at court.

My lord,

it is these five bastards that

ashamed my daughter.

My poor daughter!

My lord,

you have to uphold the justice for me!

It must be the bitch’s idea.

That’s right.

Big brother,

now you can’t even

protect our family members.

Well, it’s not about losing face,

it’s openly telling others that

our Zhang Family is totally ruined.

Second Uncle,

I disagree.

Tian Miaowen must have bad intentions.

But this time, she’s not only messing

with us.

They are people from Yu Family,

Wu family

and Xiang Family.

They are not nice people.

They are rich,

and they have power.

Is it possible that Tian Miaowen,

who wants to defeat our family,

is willing to offend these people.

It’s them.

It’s them.

When I was defending myself then,

I scratched his neck.

My lord,

you can check his body.

Officer Hua.

Yes?

Go and check.

Yes sir.

Be careful!

My lord,

the suspect does have some scratches

on the neck, which have not been cured.

Lady Luo,

don’t be afraid.

Trust us.

We’ll uphold the justice for you.

All you need to do is to tell us

whether these five guys at court

are the ones that raped you the other day?

My lord,

it was him!

It was them!

Look carefully.

Make sure you don't mistake them for someone else.

I’m so damn sure!

Even though they become ashes,

I will recognize them!

These bastards

broke into my house,

knocked down my parents,

and raped me!

I defended myself really hard!

I remember that

I left a scratch on his private part.

Go.

Take Zhang Xiaocheng to the other room to check.

No need!

That’s right!

It was us!

What can you do?

Xiaocheng!

It’s just about the fines!

Money is not a problem when it comes to the ladies.

If she had obeyed us,

she could have gained many benefits.

Now that you have pled guilty,

just sign your name.

From my point of view,

he’s just bluffing.

He wants to our family to surrender.

This way, he not only embarrasses our family,

make her family look nice,

but also do a favor to Yu family,

Wu family

and Xiang Family,

making these families side with her.

Then, they will not

be on our side.

That’s her plan!

My opinion is that

we counter changes with changelessness.

Second Uncle,

Uncle on my father’s side,

you go to the court with

the people from Yu and Wu’s family

to pay the fines.

At that moment, if she’s so determined to go further,

she will offend many people.

If she’s not,

it’s just

impossible.

That’s right!

We turn the tables!

See what she’s going to do!

According to Law of Ming Dynasty,

rapists

shall be hanged.

You guys

broke into a private house,

raped a woman.

You are flagitious!

Zhang Xiaocheng,

Wu Chenliang,

Zhang Hong,

Xiang Feiyu

and Yu chen

are all sentenced to be hanged!

Attention!

Take them to the prison!

Stay behind the bar and wait for the punishment!

My lord,

you are so impressive!

Father!

Uncle!

Father!

How dare you

interrupt the trail session!

Lord Ye,

I’m here to pay the fines for these guys

as is suggested by conventions.

But what if I forbid you to do that?

Lord Ye,

when the offspring of minority headsmen violates the law,

he only needs to pay the fine.

This is our privilege given by the emperor.

It has a history of a thousand years.

That’s right!

There are some punishments that

can’t even be remitted by the Medallion.

Zhang Xiaocheng and the other four

committed a horrible crime.

I refuse to take

fines as punishment!

You!

Father! Father!

Father!

Father!

Father! Uncle!

Boys!

Don't be afraid!

We’ll get you out of here!

Don't worry.

Subordinate to headman,

don't forget Prefectural Magistrate’s words.

I must have been cursed!

Let’s go to meet the one with final say!

Ye!

Let’s wait and see!

Let’s go.

Let’s go. You just wait!

You have to save us!

Father! Father! Don't go father!

Did he really give those five bastards death sentence?

Yes.

He’s as stubborn as a donkey.

When the donkey gets mad,

it will not be afraid of anyone!

Prefectural Commissioner Tian!

Prefectural Commissioner Tian!

Prefectural Commissioner Tian!

When minority headmen violate the law,

they can get away with the punishment by paying fines.

It’s a privilege given by the emperor!

Prefectural Commissioner Tian,

you are a minority headman too.

You can’t break the rules,

destructing the principles!

Prefectural Commissioner Tian,

my son is naughty,

making huge mistakes.

I’m willing to pay the fine as a punishment.

But you can’t put us in an embarrassing situation.

That's right!

This can’t work.

What are you talking about?

Are you suggesting that this is my idea?

How should I know that Ye Xiaotian can’t be moved by force or persuasion?

He wouldn't listen to anyone!

Is that true?

Prefectural Commissioner Tian,

Prefectural Magistrate has been ill these days,

so you are in charge of all government affairs in Tongren.

Now, Ye Xiaotian

is so determined to sentence my nephew to death.

What are you going to do about that?

Right! What should we do?

What should we do?

You see.

Mr. Wen,

you go to bring the stubborn donkey here, which doesn't move when led

and moves backward when beaten.

Yes Madam.

My lord, you must have been entrusted by

Subordinate Zhang

and others including State Commissioner Yu.

You are now the lobbyist, right?

Lobbyist?

Do I need to be a lobbyist?

Such a joke!

Who do you think you are?

So you didn't bring me here

for today’s case.

I misinterpreted it.

I’m really sorry.

Lord Ye.

To be honest with you,

it is because of today’s case that

the Prefectural Commissioner wanted to see you.

It was not about being a lobbyist for Zhang Xiaocheng and other guys.

So this is strange.

If it was not for those bastards,

who’s this for?

You are an upright man,

ashamed of what Zhang Xiaocheng and other guys did.

That’s understandable.

But now, Lady Luo’s reputation has been ruined,

so it must be hard for her to get remarried.

How will she continue her life?

Lord, have you thought about this yet?

Lady Luo has been raped,

and you can’t turn back the clock,

it’s better to save her from the sea of pain

by asking for a heavy penalty.

You can use this money to send her and her parents to another place.

She’s still young.

It is her future that really matters.

Lord Ye,

if you really feel sorry for that lady,

you shouldn't do something that is a delight to you

but causes misery to her for the rest of her life.

I think

it’s better to ask for Lady Luo’s opinion.

If she’s willing to drop the lawsuit

and accept the fines,

I’m willing not

to be the bad guy.

That makes sense.

I believe that her parents

will accept the arrangement.

If nothing else,

I’ll just leave.

Did Ye Xiaotian agree with us?

After Lord Tian knocked some sense into him and moved him by true emotions,

he agreed to do so at last.

Thank you, Prefectural Commissioner.

Come.

My lord,

here comes Family Luo.

Lady,

no need to kneel down.

You are so weak.

Just take a seat.

Do you

have any plans for the future?

Me, an innocent woman,

was shamed like this.

What plan can I have?

This wasn't your fault.

You are just a woman.

How can you defend yourself

against those gangsters.

I’m not blaming myself.

It’s the reputation that I’m talking about.

I don't want to live my life with this dirty body.

The more I live,

the more I feel ashamed.

I only hope that

I can see those guys being executed

before I die.

Then I can die without regrets.

Lady, you can end the misery

by suicide.

But have you ever thought about your parents?

They have loved you with all their hearts.

Who will they live after your death?

Well, I have a plan.

It’s not actually a good one.

I don't know

how you will think of that?

Now,

although I

have arrested Zhang Xiaocheng and the other guys,

they, sons of the minority headmen,

have the privilege

to pay fines to get with the punishment.

Even if I sentence them to death,

when the paper gets the Imperial Court,

the punishment will be remitted.

So,

if you are willing to drop the lawsuit,

I will do whatever I can to

punish these five bastards.

Then,

you and your parents

can go to leave this place,

and start a new life

where nobody knows you.

Lord, are you afraid?

Are you afraid of their power?

So you want to compromise?

No.

You misunderstood.

Zhang Xiaocheng deserves to die.

But how come the law is protecting them!

I’m so at that too.

I want to kill them!

If I can’t execute them,

it would be better to get some benefits for you

rather than let them at large!

This can assure you a good life.

I don't want that!