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[The Deer and the Cauldron]

[Episode 8]

Greetings, Your Majesty.

All the best health for you.

Please rise and speak.

Let me tell Your Majesty

my innermost thoughts, and then I'll get up.

Go ahead.

Your Majesty, did you know?

Last night

was a really dark and troublesome night.

-Really? -I was already fast asleep,

but who knew that I would

suddenly wake up from a nightmare.

Afterward, I couldn't fall asleep again.

So then I went to the restroom.

But who knew that before I got there,

Suddenly

a horn sound came from outside.

I was so shocked

I peed in my pants. All of it.

What else did you hear?

I heard.

Heard what?

A lot of guards outside, yelling

"Catch the assassin!"

"Catch the assassin!"

"Where are you?"

"Don't run!"

"I see you!"

"You're right there!"

"Catch the assassin!"

Why are you so chatty?

I mean, that's what they yelled.

And then?

And then?

Even though my martial arts are weak,

as soon as I heard about the assassins,

I thought about Your Majesty's safety right away.

And so I grabbed my short dagger,

and was preparing to protect Your Majesty.

But before I even left,

Chief Duo suddenly ran towards me

with a group of guards.

He said Your Majesty ordered him

to see if I was still alive.

When I heard that,

I was so touched I cried.

So touched!

And Chief Duo's saying also sounded very nice.

He said, "Eunuch Gui.

In history, there's really no one

who is more spoiled

by His Majesty than you, Gui."

It's "no one can compare before or after you".

Right, that's what I meant.

Get up.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Then who do you think sent the assassins?

Could it be Wu San Gui?

Wu San Gui?

That's impossible.

Why not?

He doesn't have a reason.

Tell me more.

Your Majesty, think about it.

That old trickster Wu San Gui

is second only to one and above everyone else.

He's in Yunnan, far away from Your Majesty,

and enjoying all the riches of the world.

Why would he rebel?

Besides, he has lots of military power

and everything he wants.

Isn't this an extra move for him?

It's not worth it.

Alright.

Come with me.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

All the peace to you.

-Please rise. -Yes.

Did we try the assassins?

Your Majesty.

We captured three criminals alive.

I tried them separately,

and they wouldn't say anything at first,

but after I tortured them,

they said they were sent

by Prince Ping Xi, Wu San Gui.

The weapons they used

have the words "Prince Ping Xi's Mansion" carved on it.

Their clothes also have the Mansion's symbol.

Even if Wu San Gui didn't send them,

he is still related to this.

-Did you investigate? -I did.

I took his weapons, all of the criminals' weapons,

and investigated everything.

Chief Duo's testimony from the criminals

is for sure accurate.

Bring it for me to see

Gui.

What do you think?

I think...

I...

I think...

I mean Your Majesty,

what did it say on that?

The waist tag has "Prince Ping Xi's Mansion" written on it.

And the knife?

Shanhaiguan Troops.

Then I'll share my thoughts.

Share them.

I'm going to share it.

I think

that it's even less unlikely Wu San Gui did this.

Why is that?

That old trickster Wu San Gui...

Wu San Gui, how smart is he?

He's an old and deceptive trickster.

He knows how to command troops,right?

How would he let his people

use weapons with his symbol on them

to assassinate His Majesty?

Isn't that like telling His Majesty,

"I, Wu San Gui, am here to kill you"?

Take a better look.

How can someone like that be so dumb?

Instead of this,

he should just lead 10 thousand strong troops,and fight his way here.

Why would he use chopsticks to drink water,

and do something extra?

Great, Gui! You're right.

You two

are valued officials in Court.

Your not even as knowledgeable as a small eunuch.

Eunuch Gui is smart like no other.

Your Majesty's scolding is right.

Very.

These assassins are trying to find a scapegoat,

but messed up their plan.

If Wu San Gui really sent someone

to assassinate me, what good is there for him?

That's right.

Does he want to rebel?

If he really rebelled,

why would he send his son into the Capital?

Isn't that clearly

sending his son to us, telling us to kill him?

That's right!

This is my first suspicion.

Wu San Gui is good at leading troops and very detail-oriented.

He's won many battles for our Great Qing.

There are many people who hate him.

Right.

If he really wanted to send an assassin,

not only are those criminals not enough,

their martial arts are bad too.

-Right. -He would definitely fail.

Why would he harm his troops?

That's not in his personality.

What's more,

the assassins who came

weren't send by the Wu San Gui.

But they brought weapons

from the Prince Ping Xi's Mansion.

What is the meaning of this?

Planting the blame.

Right!

They're planting the blame!

If you think about it, Wu San Gui fought many battles for our Great Qing.

There are numerous people who hate him.

This morning,

I called all of the guards who were on duty last night over.

I asked them about the fight last night.

After I investigated,

I found that the assassins' martial arts

were all from the old Ming dynasty's Mu's House.

Such as "defeating thousands of troops"

and "tall mountains flowing water".

The Mu House from the Ming dynasty

was based in Yunnan.

But ever since our Great Qing grew,

Yunnan was given to Wu San Gui.

Then do you think the Mu House was angry?

So logically, they framed

Wu San Gui.

Your Majesty is very wise!

If Your Majesty didn't explain,

we would've fallen into the criminals' trap

and wronged the very loyal Prince Ping Xi.

You!

We still need to keep investigating

who sent those assassins.

Yes.

We will now retreat.

Your Majesty is very wise!

Do you want to get rich?

If Your Majesty doesn't let me,

then I wouldn't dare get rich.

But if Your Majesty wants me to,

then I have to get rich.

I'll let you.

Take these things

and the testimony of the assassin to someone.

You will get very rich!

Is Your Majesty

referring to Wu Ying Xiong?

Do you know what to say?

Your Majesty. Just wait and see.

Do you recognize the words?

These are weapons from my father's troops.

Where did you get them?

I got them from His Majesty.

His Majesty?

Alright. This matter is pretty much done.

My lord. Then the assassins who tried to killHis Majesty last night

were your troops?

His Majesty has greatly blessed my father and me.

Even if we have to work like cows and horses,

we still won't be able to repay his blessings.

My father and I are willing to die for His Majesty,

we would never think otherwise.

I mean then how did the assassin

take your family's weapons to kill His Majesty?

This...We have a lot of enemies.

This must be one of their traps.

My lord, I've thought about what you said before.

It's not entirely impossible.

But...it all depends on if His Majesty believes so.

You are great and kind.

Please vouch for us in front of His Majesty.

The lives of our family are in your hands.

My lord.

You make it sound simple.

Assassinating the Emperor is a terrible crime.

I...How would I have the courage to hide this matter?

But speaking of which,

saying a few good things in front of the Emperor is ok.

But you have to tell me the truth.

Did you actually send people to assassinate His Majesty?

Never!

How would I do something so terrible

and punishable by death?

Fine then.

Since we're friends now...

That's not going above my status, right?

If's my honor and luck

to be treated as your friend.

Alright then.

Since we're friends,

then I'll have to help you

say a few good words in front of His Majesty.

Here, get up now.

Don't worry. Leave it to me.

My father and I are forever thankful.

Alright. You're welcome.

Eunuch Gui. I can't repay

your blessings and kindness easily.

This is a small thank you.

My lord, you're too polite.

There are a lot of powerful people in the Palace.

I hope that you can help me take care of them.

This isn't all for me?

This is just the beginning.

That's what I like to hear.

-Please. -Alright.

Please.

This is...?

This is just for you.

My lord, you're too polite.

I hope you accept it.

Accept, I'll accept it all.

Please.

Goodbye.

I'll give half to them.

I'm so kind.

Take whatever you like.

Don't be polite.

We don't want Wu San Gui's things.

Then what do you want?

We want you...

to help us ask around,

and see out of the people who came yesterday,

how many are dead,

and how many are alive.

Especially if someone with the surname Liu is alive or not.

Why?

His name is Liu Yi Zhou.My senior likes him.

Why should I?

Please help us ask around.

Whatever. Since you're so sad,

how about this.

If you call me "good husband" three times, I'll help you ask.

Why are you so flippant,

always taking advantage of others?

You don't want to say it? Then fine.

I'm telling you, don't be anxious.

Who knows, your senior Liu might be tied up already.

I'm telling you, he'll be beaten and tortured next.

They'll hit his butt until it's in four, and still won't stop.

And then they'll ask him

what sweet words did you use

to win the heart of Eunuch Gui's wife?

If he's nervous, he won't be able to say anything.

If he can't say anything, then that's terrible.

They'll use a knife to cut him!

You're going to kill him?

No.

They'll castrate him

and turn him into a eunuch.

Like you?

That's right.

Don't you dare!

Brother Gui.

Senior Liu definitely got capture.

My senior is really worried.

I'm begging you, please help us.

Then say it.

Brother Gui.

Change it.

She's so angry she even forgot her chest...

Brother Gui.

I know that you're the best,

kindest, and most virtuous person.

Everyone in the world says

that Brother Gui is highly moral and heroic.

Whatever hard challenges we have,

even if you'll lose your life, you'll still help.

You're right.

I am highly moral.

I am the Little White Dragon, Wei Xiao Bao.

Wu Ying Xiong really spent a lot this time.

Isn't that so?

Your Majesty. You don't even know.

That little trickster got scared right away

as soon as I showed the weapon. He even cried!

-Really? -Of course.

I gave him some reminders.

I said that you should be

more careful from now on.

You should hide your tail between your legs,

and be loyal and one-hearted towards His Majesty.

Very good.

When he was almost scared to death,

I suddenly changed the subject.

I said to be honest, His Majesty is wise and responsible.

He's seen throw everything the Mu House did.

That little trickster

was both shocked and surprised.

He kept complimenting Your Majesty.

Please rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Then you

probably got rich from this.

I don't get anything serving Your Majesty.

Wait, no. What don't I have serving Your Majesty?

Why would I care about this bribe,right?

Your Majesty, I feel like

we should reward these things

to the guards.

Later on, I'll tell them that Your Majesty

rewarded them with it.

Why should we let Wu Ying Xiong bribe us?

You're really a talented person.

I

Read you wrong.

Eat it.

Chief Duo.

You have merit protecting His Majesty this time.

If His Majesty is happy,

he will reward you with at least 1000 taels.

I get paid 250 taels.

1000 taels are four years.

That's almost too much. No.

I'll be satisfied is His Majesty

rewards me 250 taels.

Eunuch Gui has arrived!

Brother Duo.

Eunuch Gui looks very happy.

Did something good happen?

Nothing happened to me.

But good things are about to happen to you.

Really?

Here's the thing!

His Majesty said...

Your servant is listening.

His Majesty said

that that all of the guards have merit in protecting him.

He has rewarded you all 50 thousand taels of silver.

Thank you for your blessing, Your Majesty!

I'm here.

Eunuch Gui.

Is this real?

Why does it feel like I'm in a dream?

Are you saying that His Majesty is a joke?

No.

That's not what I meant.

All of you, go out!

Let's talk over here.

Alright. Please.

Please.Don't be so polite.

Brothers don't need to be like this.

Brother Duo, take this.

50 thousand taels.

Why are you counting it?

Do you not believe what His Majesty said?

This is a thank you from all the brothers.

Eunuch Gui, please accept.

Reward it to the little eunuchs.

Brother Duo.

You don't see me as a brother.

How could you do this?

How could I, Gui, take your money?

Brother Duo, you don't know.

The kind of people I respect the most in my life

are people like you.

Loyal and brave heroes.

Alright, I'm leaving now.

Split the money with the brothers later.

Alright.

Oh right, Brother Duo.

Let me ask you something.

Was there someone named Liu Yi Zhou

in the assassins that were captured?

Is he a relative?

I don't have relatives that are about to die.

Nope, don't have any.

I'm just curious.

If there is one, then tell me yes.

If there isn't, then pretend I didn't ask.

I'll help you investigate later?

Alright! Thank you.

Eunuch Gui, be careful on your way out.

I'm leaving now.

I'm so tired.

How did it go? Did you ask?

They said they didn't capture someone named Liu.

Then he escaped?

He's probably dead.

Dead?

What should we do?

It's fine.

He died a quick death.

We didn't think we would

leave alive when we fought our way into the Palace.

Where is my sword?

Senior, what are you going to do?

Kill the Emperor.

Wait!

Go back.

I'm not your enemy.

Brother Gui.

I know you're the best,

kindest, and most virtuous person.

Everyone in the world says that Brother Gui is highly moral...

Highly moral and heroic, right?

I can take care of whatever hard problem.

Even if I lose my head, I'll still do help, right?

You really know how to talk.

You're going to get me killed, do you know?

I must be in debt to you too.

Then fine.

I'll try

and go ask again.

You're still moving around with such a bad wound.

Go back to the room and rest.

Ten.

Sixteen.

Can we write seventeen?

We're a small business, write seventeen.

Fine, seventeen.

Fourteen sheep.

-Sixteen. -Can you write seventeen?

Fine then, seventeen.

I'm here!

Greetings, Eunuch Gui.

Eunuch Gui.

I knew you were here

as soon as I saw the pig.

Eunuch Gui.

That means my Poria Huadiao Pig is really nutritious.

Your complexion is really glowing.

You even radiate light behind you!

Stop it, you.

Ever since I ate your pig,

I fell inflamed all the time.

I'm telling you. there's still smoke coming out of my throat, did you know?

Eunuch Gui, your tea.

Ok.

Inflamed?

That's not a problem.

I brought another

bird's nest and ginseng pig today.

Let me ask you.

There isn't a person in this pig, right?

Of course not. No.

I wouldn't dare without your orders.

Then I feel more at ease.

Alright. Put it here.

Eunuch Gui.

The fennel cucumbers and papayas you asked for are here.

What?

Please go back to Qingmu Lodge.

It's something big.

I was wondering what happened.

Just tell me clearly, don't try to use code

with that cucumber and papaya.

I got it. Anything else?

Why don't you go with me now?

How can I leave with you?

You go first, I'll be there right away. Right away, ok?

Why are you so fussy? Are you leaving or not?

Incense Master Wei has arrived!

Incense Master Wei.

What happened? What went wrong this time?

Incense Master. There's an invitation for us to visit.

Visit who?

Mu Jian Sheng.

Who's Mu Jian Sheng?

He is the young master of the Mu House.

The brother of Poria Huadiao Pig?

Yes, him.

Why did he invite us?

We don't know.

Should we go or not?

Go!

They already sent the invite, can we not go?

Then aren't we being scaredy cats?

What happened? How did this happen?

Can't we switch these two?

They dumped me out again.

Why did you do that?

Alright. Are you ok?

They're watching.

Young Master Mu.

This is Qingmu Lodge's Incense Master Wei.

I am Mu Jian Sheng.

Welcome, Incense Master Wei.

Young Master Mu is too polite.

Please.

-Please. -Please.

Incense Master Wei, please have a seat.

Thank you.

Please sit.

Bring in the master.

This is Qingmu Lodge's Incense Master Wei.

This is...

Wait a minute.

Is this elder

he who rules the South

and known as Iron Back Black Dragon,

Elder Hero Liu?

Incense Master Wei is so young,

but knows my title?

Back then, Elder Hero Liu

killed the three overlords

and destroyed the Qing troops.

Everyone knew about your heroic deeds.

Us younger generations

are always full of respect

whenever we mention your name,

and yearn to meet you!

That's all in the past. Why bring it up?

Here, sit down.

Please sit!

It's not easy. I finally saw the a person today.

May I ask why Young Master Mu

invited us here today?

Please welcome Master Xu.

Third Brother Xu! Third Brother.

Why are you here, Third Brother?

Third Brother.

Incense Master.

Third Brother.

What happened?

It's a long story.

A few days ago, I beat up

Lu Yi Feng at the restaurant.

But somehow

he found out I was at Huichun Lodge.

They captured and tortured me.

Thankfully Young Master Mu

and Elder Hero Liu saved me,

and I was rescued.

Thank you,

Young Master Mu.

Thank you, Elder Hero Liu.

You're welcome.

Here. Please sit.

Third Brother Xu.

That day you, Hero Bai, ad Second Hero Bai

were all heavily injured. How is your health now?

Thankfully Second Hero Bai went easy on me that day.

I was also in recovery for a few days.

I'm much better. My wounds are much better.

That's good.

Brother Bai Han Song was killed by Third Master Xu.

How we want to resolve this

is up to Incense Master Wei's opinion.

Young Master Mu and Elder Hero Liu rescued me

from humiliation by the evil.

I am forever thankful.

But indeed,

I killed Hero Bai on accident,

and should pay for a life with life.

I will give my life to pay him back!

Third Brother.

Third Brother Xu! Enough!

Are you the Incense Master or am I?

I am guilty.

I will wait for your orders.

Elder Hero Liu, sorry for the joke.

It's just a joke.

In my opinion,

Hero Bai has already passed.

If I let our Third Brother Xu pay for a life with life,

Hero Bai still wouldn't come back to life.

Furthermore, there's an old saying

that enemies should resolve and not make problems.

We can't keep doing

things that hurt each other.

Then Incense Master Wei means...

What I mean is,

Young Master, did you only bring these people

with you all the way from Yunnan?

Isn't that too few?

What do you mean?

A few days ago, assassins got into the Palace.

Does Elder Hero Liu and Young Master Mu

know about it?

I did hear about it.

But the rumor in the pugilist world is that this

was Mu House's doing.

No no.

It was definitely Wu San Gui.

Right!

That big traitor Wu San Gui's son, Wu Ying Xiong,

is here in Beijing.

Maybe he was the one that sent them to the Palace.

Right.

That's wrong.

I have a few royal guard brothers in the Palace.

They said they caught a few alive

who haven't died yet.

And those few all admitted

that they worked for the Mu House's Young Master Mu.

Impossible.

It was definitely Wu San Gui.

Right. Definitely Wu San Gui.

That's right.

Good thing I came here today.

Or else I would've gotten this mixed up.

I almost believed it then.

I thought we need to rescue the heroes

from the Mu House. Right.

We have to rescue them even if we lose our lives! Right.

But I finally found out today

that they work for Wu San Gui.

Then that's much easier.

Later on, I'll tell my brothers

to stop wasting time. Why question them?

Just chop their heads off.

-No! - Please wait.

Those people were brave enough to assassinate the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.

They must be one of our allies.

Incense Master Wei, if you manage to rescue them,

even if you're not successful,

I will be forever grateful.

As for Third Master Xu and Brother Bai's matter,

we will forget about it.

Young Master Mu is so generous.

I am very thankful.

But I want to hear

Second Hero Bai's opinion.

Incense Master Wei. Don't say anything else.

If you can rescue the Mu House...

If you can rescue those heroic warriors,

then I'm willing to break my arm

as an apology to you.

In that case,

I need to try.

I will try with all my might!

But I have to say something first.

I can't guarantee anything.

If I can't rescue the people,

you can't blame me.

Rescuing someone from the Palace

must be extremely difficult.

We can't promise that they'll be rescued.

That's right.

But as long as Incense Master Wei tries your best,

regardless of whether or not you're successful,

we will still be forever grateful.

There's something else.

My younger sister disappeared a few days ago, and I'm very anxious.

The brothers from the Heaven and Earth Society here today

have many friends in the Capital.

If you can help me ask around and rescue her,

I will be forever grateful.

Young Master Mu, I will remember your words.

I... Will help you look.

Alright. We're done discussing the big matters today.

I have some small matters to attend to.

I'll be going now.

Goodbye.

Young Master Mu. May I take

my Third Brother Xu with me?

Goodbye, Incense Master Wei and Third Master Xu.

Also the brothers from the Heaven and Earth Society, goodbye.

Thank you!

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(South Study)

Eunuch Gui has arrived!

You little Gui.

Your servant...

Your servant greets Your Majesty.

Tell me. Where did you go these past few days?

Your Majesty, please don't be angry.

I... I thought that those assassins were too reckless and savage.

If we don't capture them all,

they'll be a problem in the future.

And so I changed and went all over town.

I wanted to investigate who the head of the assassins was.

Did you find anything?

Not yet. I'll keep looking tomorrow.

I knew it!

You are just walking and trying without direction.

Yes.

I have an idea.

Your Majesty's idea is definitely good.

Get up, I'll tell you.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Duo Long told me

that the three assassins are really tight-lipped.

No matter how they're tortured,

they keep saying that Wu San Gui sent them.

I think that even if we keep torturing them,

we won't get any results.

They came here ready to die.

It's easy to kill them,

but that's not worth it.

So

I want to make use of them.

Your Majesty means...?

Let them go.

Once the wolf cub is released,

it will go find the wolf mother.

We'll follow along and capture them all.

Your Majesty's idea is really good.

Your Majesty is so wise,

more than three Zhu Ge Liangs.

How about this? Let me do it.

You?

Are you not scared?

If Your Majesty has orders, I will give my life.

Originally, I wanted to send two skilled martial arts master guards to do this.

But I was afraid that the assassins wouldn't fall into the trap.

You are actually the best fit.

Your size is small and quite ugly.

You're not noticeable in the crowd.

Based on your appearance,

you definitely won't arouse their suspicion.

Alright.

Don't worry. I will act like it's real.

I already let Duo Long know

to lessen the investigation

so that you can take them out of the Palace.

Yes.

Gui.

Once you help me finish such a big matter,

what reward do you want?

Nothing much. I just want to ask

-for a blessing from Your Majesty. -Go ahead.

♫ Born in thousands of flowers, growing in fragrant beauty ♫

♫ The eyes are full of colors ♫

♫ Once in the rivers and lakes, calling for rain and wind ♫

♫ Never changing is your style ♫

♫ In your eyes, you see the ripples of the lake in the autumn breeze, we are strong (T/N: being clear and dynamic) ♫

♫ Embrace you tenderly and sweetly ♫

♫ Travel all over the world to just stop in your arms ♫

♫ The best part of a long life is meeting you ♫

♫ The all say you're a hero ♫

♫ The sword and the shadow can't conjure your dreams ♫

♫ Riches and honor, glory and splendor, all one's hopes and efforts come to nothing ♫

♫ Why be afraid to make fun of fate? ♫

♫ Who says you're a hero? ♫

♫ Behind the prosperity, I'm the only one to understand ♫

♫ Love is most important until the end of time ♫

♫ The shadow of the ancient path is like the setting sun ♫

♫ Born in thousands of flowers, growing in fragrant beauty ♫

♫ The eyes are full of colors ♫

♫ Once in the rivers and lakes, calling for rain and wind ♫

♫ Never changing is your style ♫

♫ In your eyes, you see the ripples of the lake in the autumn breeze, we are strong (T/N: being clear and dynamic) ♫

♫ Embrace you tenderly and sweetly ♫

♫ Travel all over the world to just stop in your arms ♫

♫ The best part of a long life is meeting you ♫

♫ The all say you're a hero ♫

♫ The sword and the shadow can't conjure your dreams ♫

♫ Riches and honor, glory and splendor, all one's hopes and efforts come to nothing ♫

♫ Why be afraid to make fun of fate? ♫

♫ Who says you're a hero? ♫

♫ Behind the prosperity, I'm the only one to understand ♫

♫ Love is most important until the end of time ♫

♫ The shadow of the ancient path is like the setting sun ♫