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Arsenal Military Academy

Episode 19

These are all treasures we lost in the Old Summer Palace.

The consignor

is the chairman of Japan Daiwa Association, Uiju County,

Takeda Syun.

When the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing,

he was one of the captains.

The receiver is the chairman of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce,

Oda Xianrong.

That's what I know for now.

It might not be enough.

You will have to get the rest of the information by yourself.

There are too many goods.

It's impossible to steal them.

But if we snatch them by force,

I am afraid we will break these treasures.

It's not easy.

That's why I want you to do it, Proprietor Huo.

There are ways to do it.

However,

I have two questions.

Feel free to ask, Proprietor Huo.

Why don't you do it yourself?

Each line of business has its experts.

On this matter,

I am not as professional as you are, Proprietor Huo.

I'll consider this as the truth.

The second question.

Why do you want to steal this lot of goods?

In recent years, many treasures from the Old Summer Palace

have been traded on the market.

You never paid attention to them.

As a Manchurian,

it's my duty to protect our forefathers' property.

Perhaps you may take it that

I suddenly found my conscience,

or that I am seriously just too bored and idle.

If you don't want to answer, that's fine.

But I'll say the ugly truth upfront.

If your secret

ruins this business,

I won't refund even a cent of your money.

I have every confidence in you, Proprietor Huo.

I'll take it as your blessing.

Then I'm counting on you, Proprietor Huo.

Lord,

recently, there have been

people wandering around the mansion.

I guess

they're probably Oda Xianrong's people.

Since she sent men to monitor us,

then Proprietor Huo...

You're right.

But these goods

are too special.

Especially the Imperial Seal.

Huo Xiaoyu is seasoned in the underground world.

She is not easy to deal with.

Yes.

These bold slaves!

How dare they steal the emperor's Imperial Seal?

They should be burned in the inferno.

The country ruined and the people starving.

Unfortunately, the emperor, my uncle, is an immature child who practically still has a smell of milk on him

and can do nothing about it.

Luckily, he's got you and your father to plot for him.

We're not plotting for him.

We're doing this for ourselves.

Once we lose the forefathers' empire,

no one can live in peace and prosperity.

Gu Yanzhen?

Gu Yanzhen? Is that you?

When did you–

How did you get in?

I've got the key.

Gu Yanzhen is not coming back.

His bunk belongs to me now.

Who gave you the permission?

Instructor Lü did.

If you disagree, talk to him tomorrow.

But...

you must have a logical excuse.

What are you looking at?

As men, we should be frank with each other.

Look at me.

- These small details... - Get out of my way.

Are you leaving or not?

It's so comfortable.

Fine.

If you are not leaving,

I am.

Isn't it quite nice for us to live in a dorm?

Such a bore.

Li Wenzhong.

You're a b*stard.

Liangchen,

what's wrong?

You look terrible.

I didn't sleep for the whole night.

Did Li Wenzhong bully you?

I heard that he changed his dorm.

He is living in your dorm now.

Did he cause you any troubles?

I'm fine.

I probably caught a cold.

Cold?

How could it happen?

Don't stop.

Keep running!

Liangchen, come on.

Liangchen, come on.

The training today⁠—

Reporting, Instructor!

Xie Liangchen passed out.

Everyone, stay right where you are.

Shen Junshan!

Yes.

Take him to the infirmary.

Yes, Sir.

Hurry up.

Be careful.

Doctor!

Come in.

Get the doctor.

- Okay. - Hurry.

Where's the doctor?

Instructor, the doctor is not here.

How about this?

You get back to the training ground.

I'll take care of him.

Are you awake now?

Instructor Guo.

Why did you sit up so fast?

Don't you feel dizzy?

Sit down.

Do you know that you have a fever?

Here.

Take the medicine.

Thank you, Instructor.

So you're from Beijing?

What's your father's name?

What does he do?

Instructor, why do you ask about my father suddenly?

I just want to chat.

Yes, my family is in Beijing.

My father is Xie Zhipei.

He's a teacher.

Why do you want to be enrolled in the Arsenal Military Academy?

I...

I read the academy's recruitment notice in the newspaper.

So I came.

Your physical condition is very bad.

Why do you still want to come to a military academy?

Instructor,

I'm not that bad, right?

With good training, I can get better.

I mean...

Why do you want to be enrolled in the Arsenal Military Academy?

I came because I wanted to.

I don't have a particular reason.

Others can have no reason.

But you probably do.

I mean...

your physical condition is so poor,

you're not suitable to be a soldier.

I told you that I would improve if I work on my training.

Besides,

no matter how bad my physical condition is,

I'm still better than women, am I not?

You're right.

Instructor,

can I go back now?

Of course.

Today, you don't

have to go to the training ground.

Go get some rest.

Thank you, Instructor.

What are you doing?

I am looking for my things.

Why are you rummaging my drawers?

It's just you and me in this dorm.

I lost something and can't find it in my drawers.

So I try my luck in yours.

What do you mean?

Just be at ease.

It's not a big deal. I'll just forego it.

You're not looking for anything.

You're looking for trouble.

Then there must be trouble for me to find it.

Liangchen,

why are you not eating?

I don't have an appetite.

Just eat your food.

What can that coward, Li Wenzhong, do to you?

I'm annoyed at the sight of him.

Why don't you talk to Instructor

and ask him to transfer you to another dorm?

I've asked Instructor before.

He didn't grant it.

Then there's no other option.

You also don't know when Gu Yanzhen will come back?

Right.

Did you guys hear?

I think there's a woman in our academy.

Are you all right, Liangchen?

Do you need to have such a big reaction?

How is it not needed?

Even the flies in our academy are male.

How could there be a woman?

Others have said

there's a woman pretending to be a man in our academy.

Who said that?

I don't know.

That's the rumor being circulated.

It's impossible.

We eat and live together.

We even shower and go to bed together.

Even if there is a woman pretending to be a man,

we would have found out.

Why?

Have you showered with everyone?

Of course!

I showered with you, Shen Junshan,

Zhu Yanlin and Gu Yanzhen.

Liangchen,

it seems that we really haven't showered together.

- I... - Liangchen.

It seems like I haven't showered with you, either.

Let me see whether you have mustache.

Of course, I have.

I showered with Shen Junshan once.

Do you want me to help you scrub your back?

Nope.

Did you?

There was Gu Yanzhen, too.

Boring.

Do you guys think

there's a female ghost in the academy?

Coward!

No.

I heard that the academy

was built on a mass grave.

They meant to use our masculine Yang energy

to suppress the Yin energy of the evil spirits.

Maybe this time, there's too much Yin energy.

Liangchen,

we're not strong enough to suppress any longer!

Eat your meal.

I'm just a little scared.

Young Master,

where are you going?

I... I just want to take a walk.

Do you need us to help you?

No. Forget it.

I'm not going anymore.

Annoying.

Young Master, rest early.

Same for you.

Young Master, don't worry.

We are on three-shift rotation.

We've had our rest.

Liangchen.

Liangchen, Liangchen.

Coming.

Liangchen,

Gu Yanzhen is getting married.

Where is it?

It's backward.

Here.

Liangchen,

what's wrong?

Why aren't you talking?

What should I say?

What does the wedding of a young master like him have to do with us?

You can't say that.

After all, we're all classmates.

Shall we bring some red packets to him? [ A red packet is a monetary gift given during holidays or special occasions ]

What about the red packet?

Did he invite you?

Making a commotion on your own accord.

Move.

What a strong morning temper.

♪ The sky is crystal clear ♪

♪ The chrysanthemum field is golden ♪

♪ The west wind is chilly ♪

Young Miss has been singing for the whole afternoon.

Why is she still singing?

She sings well.

Mrs. Zhang, Mrs. Li,

and Cuijuan from the kitchen

are all listening outside the door.

Madam, don't worry.

She won't escape.

Why is she only singing bitter love songs?

Earlier, she was singing "Crying at the Tomb". [ Beijing Opera - The Butterfly Lovers ]

Now she''s singing "Crying at the Banquet". [ Beijing Opera - Romance of the West Chamber ]

One minute ago it was "The Butterfly Lovers".

Now it's the "Romance of the West Chamber".

She seems determined.

When she heard that he is getting engaged,

she packed up immediately and decided to go to Nanjing.

She's bringing shame to our family.

All right.

Young MIss must be thirsty from singing.

Bring some fruits to her room.

Okay.

Look at you.

She is your daughter.

How could you say such mean words?

If others overhear, they'll gossip.

Here.

Enough!

Let the servants do what they ought to do.

There are so many people here.

If outsiders see, they would wonder

whether something is wrong with our family.

What if she runs away?

She is singing opera upstairs.

We have servants watching over her.

Where can she run away to?

You!

Dismiss those few outside.

Yes, Master.

Miss.

Miss, you have been singing all afternoon.

Eat some fruits and soothe your throat.

Miss.

Put it there.

♫ The pursuit of fame ♫

♫ Separates us ♫

Hello.

I want a ticket to Nanjing tonight.

We ran out.

No... no private rooms?

No more.

Well, a regular seat is fine too.

No tickets for the coming three days.

No tickets at all.

- Three⁠— - Are you buying it or not?

If you're not buying, move aside.

I am buying.

If I'm not buying tickets,

then why am I in line?

Where to?

Nanjing.

No tickets.

Seems like Miss Qu didn't get the ticket.

Should we

take her home?

No.

Young Master,

if we don't do it,

she'll go to that person named Gu.

That lad may have a strong background.

But we don't have to be afraid of him.

Since Manting wants to go,

let her go.

Young Master,

you've been loving Miss Qu for so many years.

We all know that you do.

Now, she is about to be stolen from you by another man.

Aren't you sad about it?

Manting is no longer a little girl.

She has her own ideas.

If I control her by force,

it would just drive her away.

Young Master,

you have such a broad and magnanimous heart.

Send a train ticket to her.

Tell our men in Nanjing to look after her.

Don't let her get in trouble.

Tell me immediately if anything happens.

Yes, Mr. Shen.

Did you hear about it?

Gu Yanzhen is getting married.

I think the bride is General Dong's daughter.

She is very pretty.

What a lucky man!

No wonder he's not coming back to school.

Hey, aren't you

and Gu Yanzhen close?

You were in the same dorm.

About him getting married,

did you really not know about it at all？

Did you get the invitation?

What are you trying to say?

What is it?

Are you unhappy that Gu Yanzhen is getting married?

Good! Bravo!

Good.

You two can take a rest now.

Who wants to give it a try?

Me.

Who do you want to fight with?

Him.

Come on.

I'm okay with it.

Come on.

He takes it so seriously?

Good.

Off you go.

Here it is.

Help me put it here, please.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Coming through.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Let me help you.

Thanks.

Thanks.

It's okay.

Thanks.

Look.

Is that Qu Manting?

Is that her?

Hello.

Are you Miss Qu Manting?

You're not?

But you look a lot like her.

Ms. Qu.

Though you are wearing sunglasses,

I can still recognize you.

You look very pretty in person.

You look prettier than the photos in the newspaper.

Thanks.

So beautiful.

Ms. Qu,

what's the purpose of your trip to Nanjing?

What are you going to do in Nanjing?

We are going to make an appeal to the government.

To show our stance against the Twenty-One Demands,

and support the students' demonstration in Beijing.

Yes.

Then why are you going to Nanjing instead of Beijing?

Vice Minister Gu Zongtang's son

will be engaged in Nanjing.

Most of his colleagues went to Nanjing.

So we are going there, too.

Yes, that's right.

We are going to Nanjing, too.

Ms. Qu,

are you going to Nanjing

for the sake of Mr. Gu?

It's said that he's getting married.

The bride is Dong Huiseng's daughter.

Ms. Qu, are you going to win him back?

Win him back?

Don't be shy.

We're all on your side.

- Yes. - Yes.

We'll support you.

Miss Dong is not as pretty as you.

What has she got to compete with you?

Right.

Being born in a good family

is all she's got.

Yes.

Right.

Thank you for your support.

Guys, let's figure out a slogan

to cheer for Ms. Qu, okay?

Okay. Good.

How about "Freedom of marriage, long live true love!"?

Good! Bravo!

"Freedom of marriage, long live true love!"

"Freedom of marriage, long live true love!"

"Freedom of marriage, long live true love!"

"Freedom of marriage, long live true love!"

Everyone, don't worry.

I'll do my best not to let you all down.

Ms. Qu.

We wish you success.

Yes.

Work hard!

- Work hard! - Take him back!

Mr. Gu,

this matter is settled.

Just face it.

If you dare to run away,

instead of Master,

the bride's father, Dong Huiseng, will pin you down.

You should meet with Miss Dong tomorrow.

Maybe you'll feel something for her.

We met before.

She had a runny nose

and was no taller than a stool.

Just thinking about her would give me a nightmare.

That was years ago.

She's totally different now.

She is as beautiful as a blooming rose.

The suitors

are queuing up in front of her door, and almost crushing it.

Is the door made of tofu?

Mr. Gu...

Enough. Let's stop talking about it.

I'm sleepy.

I'm going to bed.

Leave me alone.

What about tomorrow?

We'll see.

Hello, Young Master.

Yes?

Young Master,

a few days ago, the superstar Miss Qu, came to our mansion.

She wanted to see you.

Tell her that I'm not at home.

It seems she is no longer in Shunyuan.

According to the newspaper, she took the train to Nanjing.

It seems she's coming to look for you.

Look for me?

Are you sure about it?

Xiao Lu read the news to me.

It's what the newspaper reported.

Which train?

When does it arrive?

If what's on the newspaper is correct,

it will arrive at 9 a.m. tomorrow.

Madam Yu.

Madam Yu.

Are you done eating?

Yes.

We're done eating.

Clean it up.

Madam Yu, do you have any job for us?

What do you mean, Madam Yu?

A big deal.

This job

is very tough,

and very dangerous.

Do you all get it?

Madam Yu,

you said our main goal this time is to steal.

If we are exposed,

can we do this?

Our target is the Japanese.

What'd you say?

Understood.

Okay.

Do it quick and clean.

Entrust it with us, Madam Yu.

Okay.

I'm leaving now.

See you, Madam Yu.

Young Master,

aren't we going to meet Miss Dong?

What are we doing here?

To pick up a friend.

What friend?

A good friend.

Don't worry.

I promised you, didn't I?

We pick up this friend and we will leave.

- But— - But what?

Okay, Young Master.

What are you doing here?

To welcome you.

What are you doing here?

To rescue you.

Good.

Ms. Qu.

Work hard!

Work hard!

Take him back.

Mr. Gu, Miss Dong is waiting for you over there.

I'm sorry, Miss Dong.

I just picked up a friend at the train station.

I'm sorry for being late.

This is my friend, Qu Manting,

a superstar.

Manting,

this is Miss Dong,

my soon-to-be fiancee.

Miss Dong.

I've heard so much about you.

You're so beautiful.

Nice to meet you.

Take a seat.

Come here.

Thanks.

I asked someone to book a table in this restaurant yesterday.

I told you before.

The steak here is delicious.

You'll like it.

As long as it's your choice, I like it.

Is Ms. Qu a singer?

Yes.

Then you must be familiar with clubs?

Are you interested in it?

I can ask Yanzhen to take you there for fun.

He's a regular guest.

We met there.

I've received western education since I was young.

But my parents are traditional people.

They won't allow me to get in

places like clubs.

After all, we are girls.

We should behave ourselves.

In places such as a club,

no matter how famous you are,

you'll still be despised by people.

Really?

What a pity!

I was planning to go to a club with Yanzhen tonight.

It seems you have to go home

and couldn't come along.

It's okay.

We can use this opportunity to have a good chat.

It seems Ms. Qu and Yanzhen are quite close.

Not as close as you two.

You two are already engaged to each other.

You will be his wife in the future.

You two are naturally closer.

Yanzhen, don't call her Miss Dong anymore.

How detached it sounds!

It's the family rules.

We can't help it.

Both our families

are traditional families.

Our ancestors all worked in the royal court.

We have strict family rules.

Though it's a different era now,

when new rules and ideas are introduced,

we still have to stick to some family rules

and etiquette.

Yanzhen doesn't address me with my first name

because he respects me.

You have a point.

Then you should call him Mr. Gu,

instead of his first name, right?

Qu Manting!

Qu Manting!

It's really you.

I watched your movies.

Really?

You're so beautiful.

Thanks.

Can I have an autograph?

Of course.

Okay.

Thank you.

It's fine.

Let's go.

Please excuse me for that.

It seems you're very famous, Ms. Qu.

I starred in a few movies.

They brought me some fame.

Just like you said, Miss Dong,

some companies would invite me to sing for them occasionally.

However, as a woman,

it's too hard to make a living.

Of course, I couldn't compare with you.

You grew up sheltered by your family,

and live your life like a dream.

I told you not to work.

It's hard for you.

What can I do?

You're getting married,

and can't take care of me anymore.

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