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Ep 20

Ep.20

How can the capital

suddenly have an outbreak of pestilence?

In reply to Your Majesty's question, I discovered

As of today, those who have been infected already reach two, three thousand people.

The pestilence has been spread by refugees escaping from the disaster area.

Have you thought of a solution yet?

I have already sent doctors from the city to treat the sick

and have cordoned off the east of the city, which will be strictly managed.

besides those sent by the imperial court, everyone else with no exception will be allowed to enter.

Two, three thousand people.

That is not a small number.

Let's say that we quarantine them and pay no concern, not only will they lose confidence

Their family will also be worried.

Your Majesty.

Send someone to visit them.

This kind of superficial work is no use

Unless I go there personally.

Your Majesty,

that is not advisable.

Recently, Your Majesty has been unwell and your leg is also injured. What if you become infected?

there might be consequences.

But the city is in such a situation.

How can I be at ease?

In answer to Your Majesty,

We can find someone else to go and represent you.

It's a good plan.

But who would be suitable to send?

Prince Guo, who is out of office, could undertake this responsibility.

Your Majesty please think

He has long been out of work and doesn't ask about imperial matters.

If he goes to visit those affected, for one it would demonstrate the Emperor's vast kindness

secondly, it can stop those with military power

from using this action as a way to draw in popular support.

So I think that

Prince Guo is the best choice.

I also think that this is the only way.

Chosen ruler by Heaven, the Emperor commands.

Concerning the outbreak of pestilence in the city, the Emperor is is very anxious.

However the Emperor is indisposed and unable to carry out his plan.

And so appoints Prince Guo, Yinli, as an imperial commissioner

to go to the epidemic area in his place to comfort the sick.

That is all.

I, Yinli, accept the order.

Wang Ye, then I will take my leave.

Yuan Shou, see Gong Gong off.

Gong Gong, this way please.

Wang Ye, I've heard that the pestilence is rampant in the epidemic area.

Everyone that goes in becomes infected.

Can't we ask the Emperor not to go?

The Emperor has just recovered from a severe illness.

He has no one he can rely on by his side.

It is rare for the Emperor to be willing to trust me,

to work for the country in his stead.

How could I refuse?

But..

Don't worry. I will take good care of myself.

I will come back peacefully and reunite with you.

Alright

I will wait for you. You must be careful.

Old man, are you okay?

I don't feel well... don't fell well.

Doctor Li

Here, old man. Take this.

Help the old man sit down.

yes

Doctor Li.

I see that your pills medicinal properties are very strong

it would be best if you could find someone to make more.

This medicine can only alleviate symptoms, not cure the actual disease.

If you want to cure this disease you must have Quinine from the West.

Since you already know how to cure this disease why don't you go and buy it?

This medicine is really expensive.

All of the pharmacies don't have any more stored.

There's nothing more precious than a human life.

Yuan Sho

I'm here.

Quickly go to the Ministry of Revenue and find Official Cui. Have him take out 100,000 taels of silver

to buy Quinine and bring it back here.

Yes

I would never imagine that we use to

work together. And now, we've both been promoted and sent elsewhere.

Wouldn't you say it is fate?

Official Li, you are the one that is amazing

jumping over so many ranks.

That is all thanks to you.

I'm just eking out a living.

You are too modest. Here

Here.

Official Cui

I've heard that the Ministry of Revenue is convoying Quinine from the West back to the capital, is that so?

At present, the illness is spreading

If Quinine becomes monopolized

wouldn't you say that this is

a great opportunity to make some money.

Aiya

Quinine belongs to the imperial government.

What does that have to do with me?

You are wrong there,

Official Cui

If you want to be associated with this matter

then you'll naturally become associated.

What do you mean?

If you believe me

tonight, when it is dark, move out the Quinine

after that, leave it to me.

After receiving the merchandise, we can split it fifty fifty.

We each make a profit.

What is your opinion?

This

this is punishable by beheading.

How big of an offense this is I know.

This is only a capital offense.

Yes, yes, yes

I'll listen to you.

I'll listen to you.

Hey

What's going on?

Tell me.

Don't worry.

When I have good news

I'll naturally tell you.

I remember last night you told me

Your Chun Fung Lo's

Miss Bai He caught the eye of Nineteenth Brother.

Of Course

What is it you want

This

You go help me get Miss Bai He over here

What do you need her for?

I ask you to go get her, you go get her

I have my reasons.

Drink. Come, Come, come.

Eat leisurely, Drink leisurely

Bai He! Bai He!

Get Miss Bai He here to see me.

Aiyo wang-ye

Miss Bai He is already with someone.

She is already waiting on them. How about, you come a different day.

Didn't I tell you not to let her receive anymore customers.

Wang Ye, that little bit of money you gave me

isn't even enough to cover one month.

You said from here not to let her receive any customers, but I'm afraid that will be a little difficult.

Didn't I already tell you that I'm getting the money?

A lot of good that money does!

It's only good when you bring the money.

What do you guys say?

That's right!

It's not worth talking to you. I'll find Bai He myself.

Hey, who's looking for my Miss Bai He.

Hey! Hey! Hey!

You dare touch my woman?

Isn't this Wang Ye?

Look at my bad eyes, Wang Ye, please forgive me.

But this is a brothel, and whom I'm holding is a prostitute.

You said it!

That's right.

What do you say beautiful?

You are outrageous!

Right!

I am outrageous.

Let me tell you, here is a brothel.

Even though you were born into wealth, I am a first ranking official.

Talking about real power, I'm much more powerful than you.

What do you have?

Aren't you just flattering the Emperor?

I'm disgusted to be compared with you.

And I like to do the things that you find disgusting!

I love to flatter, but let me tell you

besides flattering

there are many aspects in which I'm better than you.

For example, look at this woman.

She is the one you care for the most

however, she belongs to me.

But I don't care about her.

What I care about most is my dock.

Do you dare to come to my dock to train troops?

Do you dare to blow up my dock?

You believe that I wouldn't dare?

It's good that you say that, I was afraid that you wouldn't dare to.

Isn't that right?

Bai He

Just you wait!

I'm waiting.

Quick! Move all of the Quinine to my boat.

Come. Be careful. Hurry.

Quickly!

Switch out the empty crates.

Quickly!

Da Ren Have they been replaced?

They have all been replaced with empty crates.

Let's go.

FIne, Li Wei...

Isn't this the dock that you most care for?

Haven't you built it up for a long time?

I'll let you see. Is it me who is more powerful

or is it you?

The gunpowder I told you to prepare, is it ready?

Wang Ye, everything is ready.

Blow it up!

Go.

Nineteen

Don't you know how many people are waiting for this medicine?

You, in a fit of anger blew it all up!

Don't you know how many lives this has cost?

Your Majesty, please forgive me!

All other offenses I could forgive

But this, this deals with the lives of the people.

Come, punish him according to the law.

Your Majesty, I don't want to die. I don't want to die!

Your Majesty, please spare my life!

Emperor

Old Nineteen is impulsive

but it is because there was someone who instigated it.

Only punishing him isn't fair.

Your Majesty, in this matter I also am in the wrong.

I ask Your Majesty to please spare his life.

Do you think I want you to die? I don't.

But now there is no Quinine. Now things will only become more and more serious.

How am I supposed to explain this to the people. You tell me.

Your Majesty, I will take the responsibility, and compensate for all the Quinine.

Do you even have enough money to compensate for that much?

Moreover,

much time would it take to get medicine from the West?

By the time we wait for you to get the medicine the people will already be dead.

Since I have already spoken such, I am certain that I can do it.

If I can't I will return and admit my wrongdoings.

Fine. I await your good news.

Seventeenth Brother, the boat has already been blown up

just what can you salvage?

Quinine easily goes bad

so every time it is shipped

it is wrapped layer by layer with oiled paper.

If it was blown up

and sank into the water, there should be some oiled paper

that hasn't been opened. Then we can first salvage these.

We can use that quinine for now. New shipments of Quinine will arrive soon. I see.

This time it's lucky you saved me, otherwise I would have died.

Next time, do not be so impulsive. I can only save you once.

I cannot save you each time. Understand?

I understand. I won't do it again.

Wang Ye, we've got one.

Why are there rocks in here? Where is the Quinine?

This is strange.

Every crate

will first have everything placed inside and then sealed.

Here, the boat has been blown up, but the crates are unbroken

and the stuff inside is gone.

What is going on?

Old seventeen, what are your thoughts?

Isn't it Li Wei that purposely incited you to come to the dock and cause trouble?

Looks like someone wants to take the advantage

and use it to make some money.

Then what should we do?

Since someone dared to take it, eventually it will be taken to the market to be sold.

Just wait and see.

Sooner or later, eventually they will expose themselves.

Wang Ye, Look, it's this place

starting from yesterday, it's said that they are selling Quinine.

I've heard that the price is very expensive, but many people still come here.

What is the background of this shop?

Wang Ye,

This should doesn't have a background, it just sprang up over night.

Generally, when Quinine comes in it needs to be inspected

even if it is a small amount.

From what you said, if they've been selling from yesterday morning till now

then they must have a large quantity of Quinine.

If I haven't guessed wrong, then this should be what we are looking for.

Then what should we do?

Did you bring the things I asked you to bring?

I prepared it earlier.

Let's go.

Sir, are you looking to buy Quinine?

I want to see your boss.

Eh.

Our boss doesn't just see anyone.

When doing business you wouldn't turn away money, right?

I have money and you won't do business with me?

If there is business, of course we want it.

What kind of business?

I want five kilograms (eleven pounds) of Quinine.

i don't have that much

I can pay more.

Right now you want 12 taels of silver for a package.

I can give you thirty.

I can give it a bit of consideration.

First I want to see the merchandise, than I'll pay.

Fine, straight to the point. Come with me.

I will only permit one person to come.

If you break the rules

then there is now way for us to do business.

Fine, we will follow all of your rules.

Come.

Boss, Boss, Open the door.

Boss Boss

Untie it

Take a look.

This is all Quinine?

You don't believe it? Open it.

So much.

If there is not problem,

We'll make the exchange...goods for money.

Problem is there is so much goods, how do I move it all?

If you trust me,

I'll get someone to send it over.

This... in fact I am also a businessman.

Businessmen will follow the rules when doing business.

Right now you are in my hands.

Even if I take your money and kill you, no one will know.

but I wouldn't do that.

Rest assured and give you money to me.

Let's wait for my guy to come then it will be fair.

Why are you stalling?

I said I'll sent it to you, then I'll send it to you. Give it to me.

Give it here.

Your, your money is fake!

someone, grab them yes

Wang ye

stand up

Who are you people?

This person here is 17th brother of the Emperor, Prince Guo.

I had you blindfolded.

How did you find your way here?

You blindfolded Wang Ye but you overlooked this.

Take them away.

Congratulations, Wang Ye, on another outstanding achievement.

I only regret that we weren't able to find the person responsible.

They are all dead. Why worry about who was the mastermind behind it?

Li Wei, how can you say that. You are the one responsible for it!

Nineteenth Prince, you can eat however you want, but you cannot say whatever you want to say.

What ever you, Wang Ye, want to say, you best have proof

Otherwise you would be falsely accusing an official appointed by the imperial court. That is a huge offense.

You

Brother Nineteen, what people do the Heavens can see.

There are a few people that can deceive the whole world

but they can't deceive their own conscience.

Sooner or later they will face the consequences of their actions.

Wang Ye, you speak with such certainty.

Then I'll wish you good luck that you may soon crack the case.

Official Li, this time you've started out by helping others but in the end will only hurt yourself.

Let's wait and see

whomever makes me unhappy for a day,

I will make him unhappy for a lifetime.

But he is Wang Ye.

And what of it? Wang Ye is also human. People always make mistakes. Just wait.

Sooner or later I will get a hold over him. I want him to be embarrassed.

Wang Ye

How are things?

Has the illness been controlled?

Now that we have Quinine many people are already better.

If it continues in this fashion, things should quickly be in control.

It's only... It's only what?

The air in the epidemic area isn't very good

Many people that have just recovered have gotten sick again.

We've come full circle. It's rather troublesome.

Then why aren't those who have recovered moved out?

That absolutely cannot be done. The royal physician said

that those that have recently gotten better actually are not completely recovered.

It's quite easy for them to infect other healthy people.

So even though they have regained their health, they must stay here for awhile.

Then what should be done?

Old Nineteen, I remember you once told me

that shadow boxing could prevent the disease from spreading?

That's right.

Then, teach them how to box. No way.

Don't you dislike it when I box?

Now you know it's benefits.

I didn't like when you boxed before because I was afraid you would be fighting others.

Now it's different, now it's to save others.

Watch me.

Everyone listen, come over here.

Everyone that has regained their strength

If you want to completely recover, the best thing to do is to practice boxing.

First thing in practicing boxing is the horse stand.

Everyone follow me.

One, two,

three, four

The senior official from Shanxi reports that flood has already completely receded.

The people live and work in peace and contentment. And asks the Emperor to rest assured.

Help me write "I understand."

Emperor, your wound is already getting better.

Why do you still want me to write?

I like watching you write.

Having you by my side is really nice.

Your Majesty, reporting to Your Majesty. Official Li asks for an audience.

Allow him in. Yes, Your Majesty.

Greetings Emperor, Xi Fei Niang Niang.

Rise.

What is so urgent...

that you had to come all the way to the royal garden to look for me?

Your Majesty, I heard that Prince Guo and Prince Shen are secretly training soldiers in the isolated areas.

Is that so?

But he is the person that you recommended.

I deserve death. I didn't know he was that cunning.

Moreover it is heard that the people have been saying that "Once Prince Guo arrives, illness flees"

"children dance and the elderly smile, it is a fantastic time of peace and prosperity"

Clearly, they only respect Prince Guo, and not Your Majesty.

I hope that you can investigate this thoroughly, and deal with them severely, Your Majesty.

Beloved, what do you think of this?

Emperor, I've heard

Prince Guo teaches the people in quarantine shadow boxing only to help them recover

If official Li thinks that a few trivial sick people make threat to our great kingdom

then he really is looking down on His Majesty,

Niang Niang, I disagree. A small leak my sink a great ship.

now, already this type of situation has happened

If this situation is not kept in check and continues to spread

it will get out of control.

Lord Li, what you say is wrong yet again.

If the Prince was harboring treacherous intentions and training the army in secret,

How would you know about it?

More over the foreign rifle troop that Prince Guo single-handedly established is in the Emperor's control.

And letting a few sick people block the muzzle of a gun equal to letting them look for death?

As for that song,

Isn't it only the people's praise for his management of the epidemic?

Your Majesty, at the present having such capable officials the proper response would be to reward them.

If we rashly become suspicious of them, they'll be grieved.

What you said makes sense.

Your Majesty, I only say this out of extreme loyalty.

Fine, reign in your extreme loyalty.

I most despise those who speak nonsense and make mischief.

If you again cause trouble by spreading groundless rumors

I will have your head. Leave!

Yes, yes, yes. I'll be leaving.

Su Gong Gong.

Niang Niang doesn't like this gift?

Niang Niang said that you've been acquainted for many years and this can be considered as friendship.

If it's something beneficial to the country, regardless of what it is, I will naturally help.

As for anything else, I won't be able to help.

All these accessories are premium goods.

It must have cost quite a lot.

If it came from your stipend, Excellency,

allowing her to adorn herself with gold and silver while you survive on the bare minimum really won't do.

If it didn't come from a righteous source, all the more we can't accept it.

So, Excellency, please take it back.

I will take my leave.

Su GongGong Su GongGong please wait.

This was meant to be given as a gift, there is no point in taking it back,

Since Niang Niang doesn't want it, how about you take it?

If Niang Niang doesn't accept it, how can I accept it?

Official Li, the way for officials is split into two paths, one good, and one evil.

If your Excellency walks on the right path there is no need to give up anything.

That's all I have to say. I take my leave.

Li da ren,

greetings concubine

Official Li, do know why Consort Xi has turned her back on you?

it is because of how you deal with Prince Guo.

and what's more is that she and Prince Guo are having an affair.

You can't say those things.

I'm only saying it to you.

If you don't say anything, no one will know. Unless you announce to everyone.

Niang niang, I wouldn't dare.

If you dare, it's fine. If you don't dare, it's also fine.

I'm only chatting with you

What you want to do with it, is up to you.

Let's go; return to the palace.

The Emperor has always accepted my reports.

Why has it been rejected again?

I don't know. Recently no matter what reports are sent in they are all rejected.

Just why is this?

Who knows. Though I suspect that recently the reports written on by the Emperor weren't written by himself.

Prince Guo is continuously against me

and Consort Xi also wont accept my gifts.

If those two are really together as Concubine Qian says

than this is a really tricky matter.

Official Zhang has arrived.

Official Zhang.

Have a seat. Official Zhang

I don't know why but recently all the reports that the Emperor has read and commented on,

the handwriting looks like a woman's.

I've heard that the Emperor's injury is quite serious.

And that he has allowed Consort Xi to comment on all of the reports.

What did you say?

This is an outrage!

From ancient times Consorts and Concubines have not been allowed to interfere in government affairs.

How can our great country let women take charge?

Everyone, surely we don't want another Wu ZeTian (Empress during the Tang Dynasty) or Empress Lu Zhi (Han Dynasty).

Official Zhang, you are the head of the officials. You should say something.

Yes, We are anxious to hear you.

Official Zhang pleas say something.

Go. Go and talk with officials from other departments

to go and see the Emperor.

Let's go.

Le'ts go and watch the show.

Greetings Your Majesty.

Why have you come?

Your Majesty, Your officials have carefully read all of your amendments and have unexpectedly found

that all of the imperial instructions have a woman's handwriting.

We are all extremely puzzled and so have come to ask Your Majesty.

My leg is injured and it affects my rest

and so allowed Consort Xi to write a few lines for me.

Is that a problem?

This cannot be, Your Majesty!

Women have never be allowed to be involved in government affairs.

There is no need for me to say more, Your Majesty also knows

Women reading over reports will bring catastrophe.

And so we ask Your Majesty to follow the laws of our kingdom

and immediately punish Consort Xi.

What I want to say is that Consort Xi has not interfered in political affairs.

She only helped me to write a few words.

Your Majesty, please punish consort Xi.

You... there is no use talking with you.

Consort Xi, Let us go.

Your Majesty, you've been deluded by Consort Xi to not hear our sincere advice. We'll kneel here till death.

Your Majesty, All the land under heaven belongs to the Emperor, and all the people are the Emperor's servants.

If today Your Majesty muddles up the laws and regulations of the court

how can we endure it?

Your Majesty, I am unwilling to risk universal condemnation and will punish this woman to death.

Your Majesty Impudence!

Take him away. Your Majesty!

Your Majesty need to think of the country!

Treacherous concubine! Your Majesty!

These ministers are only doing what they think is the best for Your Majesty.

Please Your Majesty, don't hurt the peace between you and your ministers because of me.

Xi fei, here, stand up

all of you listen carefully!

Since I have ascended the throne the state is prosperous and the people are at peace.

Never has there been such a big mistake.

If you use your death to give your opinion, to be a loyal minister,

all because Consort Xi wrote a few lines for me

Then let me tell you, that is blind devotion!

What happened today, I'll let bygones be bygones.

But if this ever happens again you will not be forgiven. Go!

Let's go.

Officer Li, the Emperor trusts Xi Fei Niang Niang so much, it looks like we don't have good days ahead.

How our future goes does not depend on others but on ourselves.

Mother,

Deep here in the palace

it is always those that are new and smiling that are favored. Those who are older and crying are not heard.

Since no one remembers this as the first day you were granted a title

let me stay with you for awhile.

Mother only has her son, and the son only has his mother.

Niang Niang

Looks so good. Doesn't it look good?

Let's go out and take a look.

Wow, How pretty!

Lian Er, look, look.

It looks so nice.

Emperor arranged all this.

Looking at the direction it should lead to the Yu River.

You can go in, don't mind me.

This is really so pretty.

Emperor treats Lian Er so well.

Miss Yu Shu, I have advised you many times to not directly say Niang Niang's name. Niang Niang has been given a title.

If you are overheard, it should be said that the Palace of Gathered Elegance is not well mannered.

right now i haven't go anything at all

i only have lian er as my friend

And I'll say her name if I want. Lian'er, Lian'er, Lian'er

What can you do about it?

Silently appearing behind my back

you think I wouldn't know?

This time I can't let the Emperor hold me.

my eye

Who are you? Why do you want to kill me?

This is the imperial palace, everywhere there are the YuQian bodyguards.

If you kill me, there is now way you can escape.

Perhaps you will even implicate your family.

Can you stand seeing them lose you or have them die with you?

Those who sent you definitely didn't think of these things.

The only thing they wanted was for you to kill me, then.. then to kill you.

That way no one would know about it.

Let go of me!

Then what do I do now?

Let me go and I will let you leave.

I wont believe you unless you come with me.

Fine, I'll take you out.

You all must be careful every second.

Not for others, but for your own heads.

That's the summary of my many years of hard work.

All right, that's all I'll say for today. Head back.

Head back. Don't follow me.

Then we wont see you off.

Head back. Head back.

Where does Consort XI want to go at this time of night?

I, Su PeiSheng, greet you, Consort Xi.

If you want to live, tell him to leave.

I need to go out.

You can go about your business.

Yes.

Su Gong Gong

Quick, tell the Emperor quickly that something serious has happened.

Inside, the Emperor is discussing state matters.

The Emperor instructed me not to allow anyone to interrupt otherwise he'll have my head.

What do I do?

Wang Ye, Wang Ye, Wang Ye. It's good that I bumped into you.

What's wrong?

It appears that Consort Xi has been kidnapped.

Are you absolutely certain? It's true. I saw it myself.

I saw the character for "save me" on the handkerchief.

What direction did they go?

Tell them to stop.

Stop!

You!

You are already out of the palace. Why do you still have to kill them?

I've accepted money so I must complete my mission.

Wang Ye.

Wang Ye.

Stop!

Ask him who is behind this.

Speak. I've failed, so I die.

Why? Why?

Who wants to kill me?

Just who is it that wants to kill me?

It's so scary. It's so scary.

After you return

We must make the Emperor take more precautions

to not allow this type of situation to happen again.

Thank you, Wang Ye, for saving me.

I owe you so much.

Then you own me. You can slowly repay me.

If this lifetime you can't completely repay me, then repay me in the next life.

Lian Er

It doesn't have to be just love between a man and a woman.

There could be other feelings

like between family and friends.

Besides now we are brother and sister-in-law, and you are also the Emperor's right hand man.

Even though we cannot hold hands walking under the sun

but we can assist the Emperor

give the kingdom a helping hand.

Isn't this also a kind of feeling?

Wang Ye, your thoughts on this is really good.

Stop

Lian Er Emperor

Younger brother gives greetings to Emperor.

Rise Thank you, Emperor

Are you alright?

Due to Wang Ye's ability to rescue me, I'm fine.

Thank you, Seventeenth brother.

It had to be done.

Su PeiSheng Here.

Investigate this incident carefully, It cannot happen again. Understand?

Come. Emperor

You are my wife. It is a given, that I treat you well.

Don't you agree, Seventeenth brother?

Yes Let's go.

Wang Ye, Wang Ye, What's wrong with you?

Wang Ye