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Thank you, sir

When I was living the nomad life

I did commit some offences

But now, I serve you sincerely

Without an order from you

I wouldn't dare act on my own

From now on

you don't have to carry this burden anymore

You just have to plan wisely for me

on how we could get our hands on the emergency supplies and money

to save the victims

Yes, I understand

Jian Qing

why are you so careless?

How can you promise to help His Majesty robbing an Imperial Court official?

It is just like admitting

that you used to rob an Imperial Court official in the past

Do you realise that?

That is how Yi Huan is

She is always rash in her words

and actions

This is good actually

Now

Kang Xi will think

that we are only robbers who help the poor

and won't doubt us anymore

But you really shouldn't rob an Imperial Court official

What if an accident happens?

How could I refuse

after Kang Xi said that?

I will plan it wisely

If anything happens

then we can just abandon the plan

Forget about the emergency supplies and money

Yi Huan and I will find a way to escape

Don't worry

You are still young

dan you don't quite understand His Majesty

Even if it will solve the problem for the time being

and His Majesty even praise you for that

His Majesty will remember your offence

and think that you are difficult to manage

when he has calmed down

When the time comes, His Majesty will be doubtful of you

Thank you for your advice

I understand

what you are trying to convey

But if we succeed

we can save the victims

I have no choice

If that is the case

then you and Yi Huan are in grave danger

And you put me in danger too

Uncle

now that you are rich and powerful

and you are living the lavish life

you no longer care

about the suffering victims

Have you forgotten

about how you and my father find food from the pile of dead bodies?

If you have other options

would you be a eunuch?

If we can save the victims

we can prevent such tragedies from happening

It could be deemed as something good, right?

Brother Long

I gave you two voice-changing pills

You haven't paid me yet

I don't have any money to pay you right now

Fine! I will note it down

Since we are brothers

you can pay the interest any time you want

You...

are taking advantage of the situation

You are worse than Qiu Gui

Yi Huan

stop fooling around

We have arrived at Shanxi's Chamber of Commerce

Qiu Gui has seen us before

Be careful not to reveal your identity

You may go inside first

I will wait outside

All right

Grandpa, walk slowly

Be careful

Come, filial grandchild

Let's go

A terrible drought has stricken Shanxi

The market price of grain increases

There is one that I don't understand

Why did you come

to Tai Yuan to get your supply?

Let me be honest

with you

My grandfather was well before

My grandpa has been sick

since spring

and even the renowned physicians failed to cure him

My grandfather had a dream

In his dream

he met Bodhisattva

He said, my grandfather committed an offence when he was young

and that is why he is suffering now

My grandfather has to do charity

to get rid of this bad omen

If that is the case

Lord Ai

are you planning to buy the supply for charity?

You are right

My grandfather wishes to buy 28,000 kilogrammes of grain

to be given to the drought victims

I've investigated

The merchants of Shanxi and Qiu Gui

has 5.6 millions kilogrammes of grain in their storage unit

The Imperial Court allocated 8.4 millions kilogrammes for the victim

The drought victims received

less than one-third of the amount

Two-third of the amount

has been divided among the bribed officials

So, these 5.6 kilogrammes of emergency supplies

cannot be distributed until Songgotu returns

to arrest Liu De Zhao

For the time being, we can seize some of it for the victims

so that they can wait until Songgotu returns

There are about 10,000 victims in the city

Songgotu will only return after ten days

If everyone is given 750 grammes a day

we need 7.5 kilogrammes for ten days

For 10,000 victims, we need around 75,000 kilogrammes of grain

Then

28,000 kilogrammes

is equivalent to 125,000 catties

Yi Huan and I with the guards that we have

can't possibly take that much amount of supplies

from Qiu Gui's storage unit

in a short period

So, there is only one thing to do

What is it?

Speaking of it

the two of you

must be more experienced than I am

Brother Long

your words

have other intended meaning

You have to promise us first

You can't punish us for our offences in the past

This time, we are only obeying orders

You can't punish us later

I am only joking

I've already promised you

I will keep my words

What are we going to do? Tell me

If we can't steal

nor take it out

we only have one option left

Buy

Lord Ai

your good intention

is indeed heart-warming

We admire it

Deal?

- Yes... - Yes...

However

are you aware of today's market price of grain?

7.5 kilogrammes of grain worth about 2,000 coins

28 kilogrammes of grain

worth about 20 silver taels

So, these 28,000 kilogrammes of grain is worth about 20,000 silver taels

Am I right?

The grain's price in Tai Yuan is 2,000 coins for every 7.5 kilogrammes

which is equivalent to two silver taels

28 kilogrammes of grain

is equivalent to 20 silver taels

28,000 kilogrammes of grain is equivalent to 20,000 silver taels

How much money do we have?

We have quite a lot at the beginning

but you have donated some of it along the way

so we don't have much left

What about my personal belonging?

If we pawn everything, we can get around 20,000 silver taels

Brother Long

this is a private tour

In order to conceal our identity

we didn't bring many valuables

Only Noble Lady Li and I bring some jewellery

After excluding

the jewellery pieces that are obviously from the palace

the jewellery that we can pawn

is only worth of 2,000 silver taels

So, we are still short of 18,000 silver taels

18,000 silver taels are not enough

The victims are not able to have some rice

We need money to buy firewood, salt and cooking oil

Even if we give one tael to each one of them

we are still short of about 10,000 silver taels

Does that mean we are still short of 28,000 silver taels?

Yes, 28,000

The Imperial Court allocated 500,000 silver taels for the victims

but the victims received

less than 200,000 silver taels

The rest is taken by Liu De Zhao and other officials

Liu De Zhao alone took 100,000 silver taels

50,000 of it are kept at Qiu Gui's manor

I get it

You mean, we only have to steal the silver taels

and not the emergency supplies

Then, we use the silver taels to buy the grain supplies

Am I right?

Lord Ai

if I may ask you something

Are you willing to spend 20,000 silver taels on the drought victims?

Yes

As long as my grandpa is well

I am willing to pay more than that

All right

You are indeed kind-hearted

But we are in a dire calamity

we have one rule in business

We only accept cash

What do you think?

Grandchild

If Lord Qiu doesn't believe us

show him the money that we have brought

Yes, grandpa

Hold on

Get it inside

We have 2,000 silver taels

Tomorrow morning, at this place

we deal with cash? How about that?

All right

Lord Ai is really admirable

and you are fast at making decisions as well

All right

It's a deal then

You are straight-forward

Yes

Footman

- Please see Lord Ai out - Yes

Brother Long, do you know

that in order to get that 2,000 silver taels

all our jewellery

have been pawned

Including my gold bracelet

Don't worry

After Songgotu returns

all of your jewellery

will be returned to you

I will be responsible for any loss

If it is returned with any defects

you have to pay for the interest

No problem... I'm so gullible

Right! You deserve it

Ke...

Yi Huan, stop fooling around

Let him have a rest

We need to discuss with the guards

regarding tonight's plan

I am sure yesterday's incident made them more doubtful

I'm sure Qiu Gui has doubled up the number of guards at his manor

We have to come up with a really good plan

No, I am not tired

I can plan it with you

Tonight

I will join you guys

Brother Long, are you serious?

Are you really planning to join us tonight?

You are the Emperor

Do I look as if I am joking?

Your Majesty, that is too risky

Risky?

I lost my parents when I was young

and ascended the throne when I was eight years old

Each day is spent in danger

When we took Oboi down that day

aren't we also taking a huge risk?

Actually, I am just like you

I wish to travel

and have some fun

but I don't have the freedom in the Forbidden City

Besides

this is the only opportunity where I can be a robber

I won't miss this opportunity

This is the front door of Qiu Gui's residence

This is the back door

There is a secret door in the garden

This is where the grain is stored

This is where the silver taels are kept

Brother Long

your clothes are ready

Change into it

All right! At last, I have the opportunity to be a robber

Li De Fu, help me change

No, Leader

With your status

how can you rob an Imperial Court official with them?

If things go south

I...

I can't redeem my sins even if I die

What are you worried about?

I learnt martial arts since I was five

and I had no chance of putting it into use

Tonight, I will test my ability

Don’t worry, Eunuch Li

We are here

Leader will be fine

If things go south

we can just abort the plan

without jeopardising Leader's safety

Imperial Physician Li

it is easy for you to say

Qiu Gui's manor is full of traps

How can you guarantee Leader's safety?

Besides

if the Grand Empress Dowager finds out

that you encourage Leader to rob an Imperial Court official

and I am not doing anything to stop it

we will be sentenced to death

All right... I won't go

Get up

Thank you, Leader

I am sorry, Eunuch Li

This old man

keeps on blabbering

I am no longer a child

It is really annoying

Eunuch Li

you can rest here for a while

We will be back as soon as possible

Miss

I have braised some bird nest soup for you

I have no appetite

I am unwell

and wish to have a rest

Miss

which part of you that is unwell?

Do you want me to call a physician for you?

No

I am just exhausted

I just need some sleep

If that is the case, you should have some rest

I will be back tomorrow morning

I take my leave

All right

She is gone

She really is annoying

She is the only family member that Wan Xin has right now

Hopefully, you can be patient with her

Brother Meng is kind-hearted

No wonder Wan Xin fell in love with you

even though you work for Liu De Zhao

I used to live outside the city, beside Lake Nan

Wan Xin liked to dress like a boy since she was small

and came to the lake and play

We knew each other since we were small

After she is chosen to enter the palace

and came to bid farewell

only then do I know that she is the daughter of Sir Shu

I see

Do you know where Wan Xin is right now?

I know

She is locked in Qiu Gui's manor

Considering I am injured

and Qiu Gui has doubled up his guards

I am afraid that it would raise any suspicion

so I don't dare to do anything

This is all my fault

Don't worry

We will keep our words

We will save Wan Xin for you

so that you could leave this place

Thank you

From foes to friends

Please don't take it to your heart

If Qiu Gu is planning to give Wan Xin to Liu De Zhao

Liu De Zhao is busy with the Imperial Commissioner

So, Wan Xin is safe for the time being

I will help you get the silver taels

and save the drought victims first

All right

Whether or not we succeed tonight

depends on you

I will try my best to help you

Actually, I feel guilty as well

for protecting Liu De Zhao all these while

If there is anything that I can do to help the victims

it would at least redeem my sins

Brother Long

you look really funny

It is way more interesting than your dragon robe

Look

Right? I am satisfied as well

Luckily, Songgotu isn't here

Otherwise

he will be in a great shock

and he will stop us from taking the risk

Have you worn the golden silk vest?

No

Why not?

We won't let you join us if you refuse to wear it

I lied

There is no way I would disobey

my boss

Touch it if you don't believe it

Are you really wearing it?

Don't touch that, it tickles

You're really wearing it

All right, we will take you with us

Do you understand?

This time, you are on your own

but we are more nervous than usual

I have been practising martial arts since I was little

Although I am not as good as your brother

I am not as weak as you are

Right

Leader, let me remind you again

Robbing an Imperial Court official is not a child's play

We will do our best to protect Leader

but if things go south

Leader mustn't hesitate

and try to escape as soon as possible

Don't worry! Although I like travelling

I don’t want to be a useless king

who is caught robbing and punished to death

What about this? As soon as we get there

I will do as I am told

All right

To ensure our success tonight

please memorise the geographical characteristics

and the trap designs of Qiu Gui's manor

All right! Let's go

Usually, Brother Long is very mature

Is his stubbornness today

resulting from me?

I will agitate a group of victims

to raise a riot in front of a government building

When Liu De Zhao gathers the guards

to get rid of the victims

the guards left

will only be Qiu Gui's servant

It will distract them

Great

There will be a short period

when the patrols outside change their shifts

We need to use that time

to get there

All right

Quick, get there

Brother Long, are you nervous?

I am nervous but also excited!

This is quite fun actually

Wear it

- All right - Leader

Don’t fool around

This offence is punishable by death

Every year, there are robbers

that are killed

or jailed or suffer from a heavy punishment

Only a minority

succeeds

The pitcher goes so often to the well

that it is broken at last

They can't get away with it forever

Oh, my goodness...

How could you say that?

You keep on mentioning death

We are just getting started

The first batch of guards is successful

The hiding guards are settled

We can get to the manor through this wall

Wait here

- I'll see if it is safe - All right...

Boss, you don't have to hold me

I have been practising martial arts since I was little

I can do it myself

Do you really think that you are a dragon?

Do you think you can fly?

As if!

Remember what I have told you before

It might be useful next time. Do you understand?

Yes, superb boss

Of course! Otherwise, how am I going to be your boss?

Come on

Why do I have a bad feeling?

Is there anybody there?

Don’t worry

They are the Imperial guards who came with us

They are the leaders of he second group of guards

Sirs

I brought them to settle the dog in front of the storage unit

Yi Huan, bring Leader to meet me later

Have you memorised the trail?

Of course

The paths here is like a complicated maze

Don't take the wrong path

Are you underestimating me?

Don't be careless

It doesn't matter if you get lost

You know martial arts, so you can easily escape

But that will put Leader in grave danger

I am the boss

I will definitely keep my Brother Long safe

Be careful

From now on, you have to follow my steps

Don't fall behind, all right?

Yes, boss

Let's go

What's wrong?

Don’t you know the way?

I think it is this way, let's go

- To the left or right? - Left, I think

- Are you sure? - No... To the right...

Why are you confused?

All right

- I don’t get these maze... - This...

- Let's just go to the left - I will follow you

This is...

Stop

Are we back to the same spot?

It seems so

Boss

Could it be that you are not skilful enough?

How can you get lost in this maze?

I... I only took a wrong path

It is definitely right this time

To... to the right, to the right

No, boss, are you sure this is the way?

Who is the boss here? You or me?

Did your master teach you about the complicated maze?

No, I had never learnt about maze

but I did see the map

that your brother showed just now

I still remember

that we have to take middle path

Look. I think...

See? You are not sure as well

No, I remember that we have to take the middle path

but you keep saying this way

and it confuses me

You are confused, aren't you?

I am your boss. Listen to me!

Come on

I'm sure that we are back to the same spot

I think this is where we started too

No...

Boss

At last, I know

why you concealed about your master's background

I'm sure your master

forbid you from mentioning their names

How did you know?

But my master always said

that... that I am brilliant

and a fast learner

I just didn't do my best

Right

Let me tell you something

it is a blessing from God that your master didn't die out of rage

Stop mocking me!

Brother Zhu mocks me all the time. You can't mock me too

I am your boss. Do you know that?

All right, I don't dare to mock you

Boss, what should we do now?

Didn't you say that we have to take the middle path?

I will listen to you

We will try the middle path

All right, let's go

Let's go

Who are you?

Not bad! What a quick reaction

It is terrifying actually

I am already sweating

What a coward

Ghost

There is a ghost!

How brave you are, boss

I... I am only scared of ghosts

I am not afraid of anything else

- Really? - Yes

What are you two doing? Slacking off?

Guards...

Brother Zhu, thank God you are here

When I saw that you are still not there

I figured that you must be confused again

I have settled the upcoming obstacles

There is still an hour before they change their shifts

Don't waste time

- Let's go - Be careful

I can solve this

Brother Zhu, you are amazing

You solved it in the blink of an eye

You slacked off when the master was teaching

Now you know how unskilful you are

There are a lot of silver taels

Brother Long, are you all right?

I am fine. Luckily, you were quick

Otherwise, I might...

I'm sorry, Brother Zhu

I was careless

Leader

Are you all right?

I am fine...

Good

Get the guards to unload the silver taels

Let me check it first

To make sure that there are no other traps

Be careful

I'm sorry, Brother Zhu

It wasn't intentional

Please don't be angry

Do you think that I am angry

because you touched the trap?

I never thought that in dire situations

you would save him first

Are you angry about that?

You are really narrow-minded

Look at him. He is weak

That is why I saved him first

I have to protect him

You are the most amazing person I have seen since I was young

I am sure you can protect yourself

If we both face danger one day

of course I will put your safety first

before mine

You...

Come! Quick!

Hurry up...

Load as much as you can

Hurry up!

The more, the merrier...

Great! This is fun!

Tonight's experience is so exciting!

I won't be able to forget this my entire life

What a shame the historians can't record

tonight's event in the history