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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,060 --> 00:00:06,960 ♫Still waiting, for news to be picked up like flying sand,♫ Timing and Translation provided by the Tang Yamen Team at viki.com 2 00:00:06,960 --> 00:00:14,120 ♫Flourishing and falling like a burden, from the other side of the world.♫ 3 00:00:14,120 --> 00:00:19,980 ♫Seeing your silhouette, suffering and drowning in the dark,♫ 4 00:00:19,980 --> 00:00:29,540 ♫Memories rise of mistakes, being unable to hold onto your hand.♫ 5 00:00:29,540 --> 00:00:32,920 ♫Still as many times as I try to separate, to not openly mistake,♫ 6 00:00:32,920 --> 00:00:36,350 ♫Being afraid I will entirely doubt myself.♫ 7 00:00:36,350 --> 00:00:41,560 ♫Don't tell me that feelings engraved in one's heart and carved in one's bones♫ 8 00:00:41,560 --> 00:00:43,290 ♫Are not real and true.♫ 9 00:00:43,290 --> 00:00:46,660 ♫Still how many words I've spoken haven't explained,♫ 10 00:00:46,660 --> 00:00:50,040 ♫I want to give you so many more experiences and things replaced.♫ 11 00:00:50,040 --> 00:00:53,640 ♫No matter how I act, no matter how many mistakes I make,♫ 12 00:00:53,640 --> 00:00:57,880 ♫All along, I have not departed and gone over,♫ 13 00:00:57,880 --> 00:01:02,100 ♫I'm truly waiting for you.♫ 14 00:01:03,800 --> 00:01:07,200 ♫Still as many times as I try to separate, to not openly mistake,♫ 15 00:01:07,200 --> 00:01:10,700 ♫Having never forgotten you, being dedicated to you.♫ 16 00:01:10,700 --> 00:01:15,820 ♫Possessing feelings engraved in one's heart and carved in one's bones♫ 17 00:01:15,820 --> 00:01:17,610 ♫All real and true.♫ 18 00:01:17,620 --> 00:01:20,960 ♫Still how many words I've spoken haven't explained,♫ 19 00:01:20,960 --> 00:01:24,560 ♫Many thoughts I should untie love with you, being truly desolate.♫ 20 00:01:24,560 --> 00:01:29,520 ♫Wanting to know why don't I break free, demanding I bravely, quickly overcome,♫ 21 00:01:29,520 --> 00:01:33,330 An Oriental Odyssey ♫I am truly moved.♫ 22 00:01:33,340 --> 00:01:36,739 Episode 01 23 00:01:36,739 --> 00:01:39,119 The Age of Mythology has come to an end. 24 00:01:39,119 --> 00:01:45,439 The Mother Goddess Nuwa molded mankind from dirt, giving them the wisdom to survive. 25 00:01:45,439 --> 00:01:51,360 Mankind was divided into Nine Tribes, each with different talent, to take charge of the world. 26 00:01:51,360 --> 00:01:55,039 Yet with division came war. 27 00:01:55,039 --> 00:01:59,739 The Nine Tribes were plunged into an endless war for their ever-growing desires. 28 00:01:59,739 --> 00:02:05,360 Out of pity for all living creatures, Nuwa sealed the desires and superpowers of the Nine Tribes 29 00:02:05,380 --> 00:02:07,700 into crystal stones that were leftovers when the sky was patched, 30 00:02:07,700 --> 00:02:13,320 converting them into Nine Divine Beads, and temporarily achieving peace. 31 00:02:24,479 --> 00:02:27,420 But...what about the future? 32 00:03:18,659 --> 00:03:21,439 The world has changed. 33 00:03:21,439 --> 00:03:24,019 You were born in the realm of mankind, 34 00:03:24,019 --> 00:03:26,679 so should you go back there. 35 00:04:07,960 --> 00:04:09,560 Master... 36 00:04:15,759 --> 00:04:20,320 Master...has passed away! 37 00:05:01,279 --> 00:05:06,800 Let Monk Tianqiao of Ci'en Temple enter to have an audience with the emperor! 38 00:05:25,179 --> 00:05:29,140 Respectfully greeting the Emperor and Empress. 39 00:05:32,660 --> 00:05:40,780 Monk Tianqiao of Ci'en Temple is credited for offering advice that contributed to our victory on the front line. 40 00:05:40,780 --> 00:05:44,060 He also gained merit with his effort of protecting the Relics of Master Sanzang. 41 00:05:44,060 --> 00:05:47,630 He is being conferred the title, "State Preceptor". 42 00:05:47,630 --> 00:05:53,250 You're also in charge of the betterment of Ci'en Temple. 43 00:05:53,259 --> 00:05:55,419 Thank you for Your Majesty's grace. 44 00:05:55,419 --> 00:05:59,839 Love live the Emperor. 45 00:06:15,340 --> 00:06:19,979 Hurry up! Stop dawdling! Move! 46 00:06:19,979 --> 00:06:21,279 Keep up! 47 00:06:21,279 --> 00:06:22,779 What's that? 48 00:06:26,119 --> 00:06:27,460 It's a man. 49 00:06:36,060 --> 00:06:40,020 Li Gui, get some water and wake him up. 50 00:06:57,000 --> 00:06:59,900 Quick! Move! 51 00:06:59,900 --> 00:07:02,520 Hurry up! 52 00:07:02,520 --> 00:07:04,040 Move! 53 00:07:05,379 --> 00:07:08,140 Move! Quicker! What are you doing? 54 00:07:09,040 --> 00:07:11,760 What are you doing? You want to die! 55 00:07:11,760 --> 00:07:12,820 Seeking trouble! 56 00:07:12,820 --> 00:07:15,559 Do you want to end here? 57 00:07:15,559 --> 00:07:17,079 Stop looking! 58 00:07:17,079 --> 00:07:18,720 Work! Hurry! 59 00:07:19,880 --> 00:07:21,260 Go! 60 00:07:22,480 --> 00:07:24,760 Stop looking! Hurry! 61 00:07:27,000 --> 00:07:28,100 Be nimble! 62 00:07:28,100 --> 00:07:30,099 Alright, quickly. 63 00:07:30,720 --> 00:07:32,839 Be nimble, you two! 64 00:07:34,279 --> 00:07:37,180 Quickly! Do a nice job. 65 00:07:38,720 --> 00:07:40,320 Load it securely! 66 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,399 Move! 67 00:07:47,359 --> 00:07:48,719 Move it! 68 00:07:52,920 --> 00:07:55,399 What's wrong? Are you hungry or what? 69 00:07:55,399 --> 00:07:58,340 Boss, the anchor seems to be stuck among the reefs. 70 00:07:58,340 --> 00:08:00,739 Then get some help! Stop delaying us! 71 00:08:00,739 --> 00:08:02,479 Bring him here! 72 00:08:22,820 --> 00:08:24,820 Great strength! 73 00:08:24,820 --> 00:08:27,699 How about selling him to me as well. 74 00:08:27,699 --> 00:08:30,239 Boss, they are constables from Luoyang. 75 00:08:34,880 --> 00:08:38,040 Move! Move! 76 00:08:43,180 --> 00:08:45,499 What can I help you with, sir? 77 00:08:45,499 --> 00:08:48,580 Tell me your name, origin, and your destination. 78 00:08:51,520 --> 00:08:54,079 Sir, please look. This is our official document. 79 00:09:02,400 --> 00:09:05,499 I'm Shen Da, a grain merchant. I'm here for rice. 80 00:09:05,499 --> 00:09:07,440 The boat is registered at Yuhang. 81 00:09:07,440 --> 00:09:10,340 I just loaded the rice and am readying it to go back. 82 00:09:14,619 --> 00:09:19,139 You look terrible. Are you sick? 83 00:09:19,139 --> 00:09:22,239 I was born in the south. It's really dry here in Luoyang. 84 00:09:22,239 --> 00:09:28,280 I cannot get used to the food here, so my health is not balanced. That's why I'm like this. 85 00:09:31,080 --> 00:09:34,300 Please do take good care after getting home. 86 00:09:34,300 --> 00:09:37,580 Sure, thank you, Officer, for your concerns. 87 00:09:49,479 --> 00:09:51,200 Everything is normal. 88 00:09:52,939 --> 00:09:55,420 Sorry for bothering you. 89 00:09:55,420 --> 00:09:57,499 I wish you a happy voyage. 90 00:09:57,499 --> 00:09:59,219 Thanks. 91 00:10:09,180 --> 00:10:10,180 Search! 92 00:10:10,180 --> 00:10:11,619 Yes! 93 00:10:18,159 --> 00:10:22,319 Brothers, listen to my order: capture them alive! 94 00:11:25,760 --> 00:11:28,839 Who are you? What great strength you have! 95 00:12:02,039 --> 00:12:03,400 Go. 96 00:12:24,280 --> 00:12:25,719 Sir. 97 00:12:29,039 --> 00:12:31,100 It's exactly what I expected. 98 00:12:31,100 --> 00:12:32,899 It's opium. 99 00:12:34,439 --> 00:12:39,460 I was careless. They would have escaped, were it not for your meticulousness. 100 00:12:39,460 --> 00:12:41,419 Detain them first. 101 00:12:41,419 --> 00:12:43,000 - Take them away! - Yes, sir. 102 00:12:43,000 --> 00:12:44,200 Move! Hurry up! 103 00:12:44,200 --> 00:12:47,840 Quickly! Keep up! Move forward! 104 00:12:47,840 --> 00:12:49,839 - Hurry! - Keep up! 105 00:12:52,039 --> 00:12:53,380 Quickly! 106 00:12:54,679 --> 00:12:57,560 How did you notice it? 107 00:12:58,599 --> 00:13:00,520 I once served as a garrison guard under the Protectorate General of Annan. 108 00:13:00,520 --> 00:13:03,419 That area is surrounded with forests and swamps, as well as barbaric tribes. 109 00:13:03,419 --> 00:13:06,019 Although the local tribes live an uncivilized life, 110 00:13:06,019 --> 00:13:07,840 they manufacture a huge amount of toxic goods. 111 00:13:07,840 --> 00:13:10,439 Opiates are toxic, yet can be used for relieving pain. 112 00:13:10,439 --> 00:13:13,579 As a result, military medics often offer grain to the tribes in exchange for it. 113 00:13:13,579 --> 00:13:16,620 It was used to cure the badly injured soldiers. 114 00:13:16,620 --> 00:13:21,280 But the medic also said that it could be lethal once overdosed. 115 00:13:21,280 --> 00:13:25,399 It should never be allowed freely in our country, or it will destroy the country and ruin the people. 116 00:13:25,399 --> 00:13:30,619 The yellow mark of xanthine on Shen Da's hands were very similar to the hands of people from those tribes. 117 00:13:30,619 --> 00:13:34,600 Draft of these boats are too high. It doesn't seem to be loaded with rice. (T/N Vertical distance from waterline down to the keel of the hull. Riding high like this is "lightly loaded" and not a heavy grain cargo) 118 00:13:35,280 --> 00:13:37,660 That's why I hesitated. 119 00:13:37,660 --> 00:13:39,440 I see. 120 00:13:44,180 --> 00:13:47,859 Why is that boat so luxurious, as if like a palace? 121 00:13:47,859 --> 00:13:51,640 That is the famous Qianduan Brothel. 122 00:13:51,640 --> 00:13:54,219 It's the place where dignitaries spend their money. 123 00:13:56,080 --> 00:13:57,500 You are quite knowledgeable about its background. 124 00:13:57,500 --> 00:14:01,519 I have only heard of it. How would I dare go inside such a place? 125 00:14:02,479 --> 00:14:07,719 I heard there is a girl called Ru Yue in there, known for her dance skills. 126 00:14:08,919 --> 00:14:10,619 Want to have a look? 127 00:14:10,619 --> 00:14:14,360 It's impossible now. Ru Yue died a few days ago. 128 00:14:14,360 --> 00:14:17,680 Master is in charge of the case. The judgement was made quickly for the evidence is clear. 129 00:14:17,680 --> 00:14:18,819 Is that for real? 130 00:14:18,819 --> 00:14:20,380 Exactly. 131 00:14:23,119 --> 00:14:27,700 Who knows how many truths and lies, how many schemes and secrets, 132 00:14:27,700 --> 00:14:30,419 lie hidden inside that splendor. 133 00:14:31,800 --> 00:14:36,820 [ Ye Mansion ] 134 00:14:41,080 --> 00:14:43,319 Miss! Miss! 135 00:14:43,319 --> 00:14:46,599 - The bridle is broken! It's not repaired! - Shi Tou! Shi Tou! Shi Tou! 136 00:14:46,599 --> 00:14:48,799 Go... Go after her! 137 00:14:48,799 --> 00:14:50,619 Miss! 138 00:14:50,619 --> 00:14:53,080 Good! Good! 139 00:14:53,080 --> 00:14:56,700 Excuse me, have you seen someone with this tattoo on his arm? 140 00:15:02,940 --> 00:15:07,720 Excuse me. Have you met someone with this tattoo on his arm? 141 00:15:07,720 --> 00:15:09,239 No. 142 00:15:09,239 --> 00:15:12,439 - Thank you. - You're welcome. Come again. 143 00:15:25,059 --> 00:15:27,360 Are you hungry? 144 00:15:42,119 --> 00:15:45,120 Dawdling? Get back and go to work! 145 00:15:50,740 --> 00:15:52,139 What's wrong with you? 146 00:15:52,139 --> 00:15:54,039 Aren't you a man? Why can't you do the work by yourself? 147 00:15:54,039 --> 00:15:56,319 Why must you keep hitting others? 148 00:15:56,319 --> 00:15:59,000 Have you eaten too much salt that you're so idle? (T/N" Salt" and "idle" are both read as 'xian' - homophones) 149 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:01,880 It's my slave. I can order him to do whatever I want. 150 00:16:01,880 --> 00:16:03,420 This is none of your business. 151 00:16:03,420 --> 00:16:06,880 Even a slave is not born to be hit. 152 00:16:06,880 --> 00:16:10,160 What? You're more like a slave in my eyes. 153 00:16:10,960 --> 00:16:14,759 Do you even deserve one? Are you kidding me? 154 00:16:14,759 --> 00:16:17,159 Why would I? 155 00:16:17,159 --> 00:16:19,559 Now that you said he's your slave, 156 00:16:19,559 --> 00:16:25,900 if he was born a slave, can you tell me which big family are you from? 157 00:16:25,900 --> 00:16:29,239 I know well enough about the families inside Luoyang City. 158 00:16:29,239 --> 00:16:32,419 If he's bought by you, where's your certification? 159 00:16:33,880 --> 00:16:37,859 What's wrong with you? Why would I give it to you? 160 00:16:37,859 --> 00:16:41,499 Stop talking nonsense if you can't show it. 161 00:16:41,499 --> 00:16:44,259 Is he from the black market? 162 00:16:45,280 --> 00:16:48,039 Let him show the certification, right? 163 00:16:48,119 --> 00:16:50,019 Right! Show us the certification! 164 00:16:50,019 --> 00:16:52,159 Stop shouting! 165 00:16:58,320 --> 00:17:02,540 We've been searching the whole morning, yet there isn't even a clue. 166 00:17:02,540 --> 00:17:05,919 Seems he is a cautious man. 167 00:17:07,319 --> 00:17:10,039 He's an expert at martial arts and moves around secretly. 168 00:17:10,039 --> 00:17:13,500 I have an intuition that he's related to the case of opium. 169 00:17:13,500 --> 00:17:14,740 Someone's fighting! 170 00:17:14,740 --> 00:17:17,480 There is a fight! Move! 171 00:17:22,160 --> 00:17:23,839 My horse! 172 00:17:29,560 --> 00:17:31,339 Move! 173 00:17:40,719 --> 00:17:42,600 Move away! 174 00:18:23,839 --> 00:18:25,200 Sir! 175 00:18:33,000 --> 00:18:34,320 Chase him! 176 00:18:34,320 --> 00:18:37,900 Miss! New bridle! The old one is broken. 177 00:18:37,900 --> 00:18:39,920 Stop yelling. 178 00:18:46,680 --> 00:18:48,199 Make way. 179 00:18:56,959 --> 00:18:58,439 Move! 180 00:19:07,760 --> 00:19:09,719 We lost him again. 181 00:19:11,079 --> 00:19:13,799 Never mind. Let's go back to the office. 182 00:19:14,920 --> 00:19:20,740 Let me tell you, if not because of that slave and that officer, 183 00:19:20,740 --> 00:19:28,439 my life and the lives of the people on that street would have been lost today. Do you know that? 184 00:19:32,239 --> 00:19:33,780 What's wrong with your hand? 185 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:37,419 It got cut when chopping forage this morning. 186 00:19:37,419 --> 00:19:40,360 Is this your first day working? You chopped your hand? 187 00:19:40,360 --> 00:19:44,620 He's been stupefied the whole day, like he's out of his mind. 188 00:19:45,280 --> 00:19:46,900 Please punish me for once and for all! 189 00:19:46,900 --> 00:19:50,339 Let Uncle Xia behead me with that chopper. 190 00:19:50,339 --> 00:19:54,099 I...I was merely criticizing you. 191 00:19:54,099 --> 00:19:56,159 I've never punished you. 192 00:19:56,160 --> 00:20:00,639 Miss, there is something you don't know. One of his fellow villagers was sentenced to death. 193 00:20:00,639 --> 00:20:03,219 She will be executed tomorrow. 194 00:20:04,540 --> 00:20:07,160 I also don't want to live. 195 00:20:07,160 --> 00:20:13,919 Is it that the girl who gifted you shoes during the Dragon Boat festival, who was three years older than you? 196 00:20:13,919 --> 00:20:16,699 Who else could it be other than Duan Xiaoyu? 197 00:20:16,699 --> 00:20:18,279 Why? 198 00:20:18,279 --> 00:20:19,939 The lady she served suddenly died. 199 00:20:19,939 --> 00:20:25,039 She was caught wearing a bracelet that she claimed to be given by her mistress, but no one believed her. 200 00:20:25,039 --> 00:20:27,100 It's you! You're the murderer! 201 00:20:27,100 --> 00:20:32,099 Ru Yue treated you well, but you hated her for sending you to the kitchen! 202 00:20:32,099 --> 00:20:34,619 You're so vicious! 203 00:20:34,619 --> 00:20:38,299 Look! This is a bracelet you stole from Ru Yue! 204 00:20:39,680 --> 00:20:44,620 Commoner Xiaoyu from the Duan family murdered Ru Yue for money. 205 00:20:44,620 --> 00:20:46,760 The evidence is clear. 206 00:20:46,760 --> 00:20:50,900 You're sentenced to death, to be executed in three days. 207 00:20:50,900 --> 00:20:54,539 No! I'm wronged! I didn't kill anyone! 208 00:20:54,539 --> 00:20:56,240 I know she's innocent! 209 00:20:56,240 --> 00:20:59,819 I will follow her if she dies. 210 00:20:59,819 --> 00:21:03,040 I'm terribly sorry for causing your shock earlier. I apologize! 211 00:21:03,040 --> 00:21:05,939 I'll repay your kindness in my next life! I'll give you a kowtow. 212 00:21:05,939 --> 00:21:08,839 You're a man! Now that you know she's wronged, you are not thinking of a way to save her, 213 00:21:08,839 --> 00:21:12,560 and instead thinking of committing suicide here. What are you doing?! Stand up! 214 00:21:13,719 --> 00:21:15,460 Stand up! 215 00:21:18,180 --> 00:21:21,600 Shame on you. Wait for me! 216 00:21:39,040 --> 00:21:41,160 Shu Shu. 217 00:21:43,520 --> 00:21:45,619 Shu Shu! 218 00:21:46,119 --> 00:21:48,420 Come out and entertain your guest! 219 00:21:53,040 --> 00:21:55,219 Shu Shu, where are you? 220 00:21:55,219 --> 00:21:57,939 I'm leaving if you don't come out! 221 00:21:58,959 --> 00:22:00,660 I'm counting to three. 222 00:22:00,660 --> 00:22:03,719 Three, two... 223 00:22:03,719 --> 00:22:05,260 One! 224 00:22:13,640 --> 00:22:17,300 Girl, it's been a while. You're falling behind! 225 00:22:17,300 --> 00:22:19,239 I made a mistake on purpose! 226 00:22:19,239 --> 00:22:20,799 Release me! 227 00:22:24,900 --> 00:22:26,000 What's this? 228 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:27,420 That's a good stuff. 229 00:22:27,420 --> 00:22:29,979 It can bring you whatever it catches, 230 00:22:29,979 --> 00:22:33,259 whether it's an item or a person. 231 00:22:33,259 --> 00:22:34,979 That powerful? 232 00:22:36,800 --> 00:22:37,700 This is it then. 233 00:22:37,700 --> 00:22:39,719 I'm here for your good stuff. 234 00:22:39,719 --> 00:22:43,019 Good. That's exactly what I expected. 235 00:22:43,019 --> 00:22:44,920 Satisfied? 236 00:23:05,339 --> 00:23:09,199 - Come on, Heroine. Have your last meal and be on your way. - I won't eat it! 237 00:23:09,199 --> 00:23:11,940 Won't? Then there will be nothing for you left! 238 00:23:11,940 --> 00:23:13,359 Officer! 239 00:23:13,359 --> 00:23:15,139 I am wronged, officer! 240 00:23:15,139 --> 00:23:17,139 Please let go of me, officer! 241 00:23:17,139 --> 00:23:19,060 Release me, officer! 242 00:23:19,060 --> 00:23:20,880 - Officer! - Let us go. 243 00:23:20,880 --> 00:23:21,959 - Sir. - Sir. 244 00:23:21,959 --> 00:23:23,520 - Sir, that's Xiaoyu. - Officer! 245 00:23:23,520 --> 00:23:24,820 Officer, I'm wronged! 246 00:23:24,820 --> 00:23:26,519 I didn't kill anyone! 247 00:23:26,519 --> 00:23:28,319 Please believe me! 248 00:23:28,319 --> 00:23:31,939 Please, I'm begging you! I was wronged! 249 00:23:31,939 --> 00:23:34,060 Release me... 250 00:23:35,760 --> 00:23:37,580 I don't know the details of your case. 251 00:23:37,580 --> 00:23:40,300 But the same words I've heard so many times before. 252 00:23:40,300 --> 00:23:44,259 Almost every criminal who gets put in here says the same thing. 253 00:23:44,259 --> 00:23:47,139 God's mill grinds slowly but surely. 254 00:23:47,139 --> 00:23:51,540 Why didn't you think about your ending when you committed the crime? 255 00:23:51,540 --> 00:23:52,739 Officer, I... 256 00:23:52,739 --> 00:23:55,379 I am wronged. Officer! 257 00:23:55,379 --> 00:23:59,619 Officer, I am wronged! Officer! 258 00:23:59,619 --> 00:24:01,500 Officer! 259 00:24:06,079 --> 00:24:08,300 Playing such tricks with me? 260 00:24:09,359 --> 00:24:12,760 Let me tell you, I don't care! 261 00:24:13,680 --> 00:24:17,019 Right, I did smuggle opium. 262 00:24:17,019 --> 00:24:19,460 I earned money from it. 263 00:24:19,460 --> 00:24:24,000 I made more money in one day than your salary for a year! 264 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:26,200 Wanting to know my boss? 265 00:24:27,540 --> 00:24:29,540 I can't tell you. 266 00:24:30,280 --> 00:24:33,900 I'm afraid you'll get terrified! 267 00:24:33,900 --> 00:24:36,280 I am thirsty. 268 00:24:37,199 --> 00:24:39,199 Give me some water! 269 00:24:46,839 --> 00:24:48,800 You... How come it's salty? 270 00:24:48,800 --> 00:24:51,139 Better than nothing! 271 00:24:51,139 --> 00:24:52,460 Sir. 272 00:24:53,079 --> 00:24:54,459 Sir. 273 00:25:01,020 --> 00:25:07,879 Father, Mother. I'm sorry to leave you behind. 274 00:25:08,780 --> 00:25:16,100 Shi Tou, let's get married in the next life. 275 00:25:33,920 --> 00:25:36,859 - That's... that's a ghost! - A ghost for real! 276 00:25:36,859 --> 00:25:39,000 Sir, we have a problem! Someone has broken into the jail! 277 00:25:43,130 --> 00:25:45,470 - Someone broke in. - Where is he? 278 00:25:45,479 --> 00:25:47,019 Up there! 279 00:25:58,339 --> 00:25:59,880 Let's go! 280 00:26:02,880 --> 00:26:04,480 Here! 281 00:26:07,599 --> 00:26:09,320 Sir, they're gone. 282 00:26:09,320 --> 00:26:11,039 They haven't ran far. 283 00:26:20,880 --> 00:26:22,579 What about now? 284 00:26:23,959 --> 00:26:25,580 I've got an idea. Come with me. 285 00:26:36,680 --> 00:26:39,739 Sir, they're good at running. 286 00:26:39,739 --> 00:26:41,919 It's you who needs to train. 287 00:26:43,640 --> 00:26:44,660 Where are they? 288 00:26:44,660 --> 00:26:46,699 They won't be far. 289 00:26:48,280 --> 00:26:51,300 Are they hidden underwater? I'll dive in. 290 00:26:51,300 --> 00:26:53,039 Wait. 291 00:26:56,640 --> 00:26:58,540 I know you're right here! 292 00:26:58,540 --> 00:27:00,660 The one you took is awaiting execution! 293 00:27:00,660 --> 00:27:02,739 The city is cordoned off. 294 00:27:02,739 --> 00:27:04,580 You can't escape! 295 00:27:04,580 --> 00:27:07,999 Xiaohu, let's get back. 296 00:27:24,319 --> 00:27:25,219 Xiaoyu! 297 00:27:25,219 --> 00:27:26,739 Shi Tou! 298 00:27:28,319 --> 00:27:30,619 It's you, Xiaoyu! 299 00:27:30,619 --> 00:27:34,139 I thought I could only meet you in the netherworld! 300 00:27:34,139 --> 00:27:35,719 Thanks to this hero, 301 00:27:35,719 --> 00:27:37,940 he rescued me from prison! 302 00:27:37,940 --> 00:27:41,079 That's not a hero, but our Eldest Miss Yuan'an. 303 00:27:41,079 --> 00:27:44,140 You're now in the mansion of Assistant Minister Ye of Finance. 304 00:27:45,000 --> 00:27:47,180 Thank you for saving my life, Eldest Miss. 305 00:27:47,180 --> 00:27:50,460 I don't deserve it. We're about the same age. 306 00:27:50,460 --> 00:27:54,799 I've got no talent except some interest in martial arts 307 00:27:54,799 --> 00:27:56,400 and meddling with other people's business. 308 00:27:56,400 --> 00:27:58,740 I did rescue you today. 309 00:27:58,740 --> 00:28:00,800 However, the constables are pursuing closely. 310 00:28:00,800 --> 00:28:03,040 You are a criminal sentenced to death. 311 00:28:03,040 --> 00:28:08,059 Just hide here first. I'll send you two out when it's less dangerous. Be at ease. 312 00:28:08,739 --> 00:28:10,180 Thank you, Eldest Miss! 313 00:28:10,180 --> 00:28:12,160 Don't mention it. 314 00:28:27,619 --> 00:28:29,159 So close! 315 00:28:29,159 --> 00:28:31,900 Father went to work early today. I almost got seen by him. 316 00:28:31,900 --> 00:28:33,280 Sister! 317 00:28:37,079 --> 00:28:39,680 Do you want to die? Why are you sneaking around so early in the morning? 318 00:28:39,680 --> 00:28:41,599 You're the one who's sneaking around. 319 00:28:41,599 --> 00:28:44,660 Why are you wearing all black? 320 00:28:45,680 --> 00:28:47,719 It's the fashion! 321 00:28:47,719 --> 00:28:51,019 Do you know anything about trends, bookworm? 322 00:28:52,199 --> 00:28:56,300 Yesterday, I heard some noises in the cellar in the garden. 323 00:28:56,300 --> 00:28:57,680 Are you hiding someone there? 324 00:28:57,680 --> 00:28:59,920 You heard something too? 325 00:28:59,920 --> 00:29:02,079 I went to check the garden last night. 326 00:29:02,079 --> 00:29:03,760 Do you know what I saw? 327 00:29:03,760 --> 00:29:05,319 What? 328 00:29:05,319 --> 00:29:06,599 A mouse! 329 00:29:06,599 --> 00:29:08,079 A mouse as large as you! 330 00:29:08,079 --> 00:29:10,699 - Yuanning. - Mother. 331 00:29:13,439 --> 00:29:15,619 - Mother. - Are you annoying your sister again? 332 00:29:15,619 --> 00:29:18,940 Eldest Miss, you're making progress on your martial arts. 333 00:29:18,940 --> 00:29:21,720 Do you have to seize him by his throat as a punishment? 334 00:29:21,720 --> 00:29:25,500 From afar, I thought you're choking him to death. 335 00:29:27,439 --> 00:29:29,099 I'm sorry, Mother. 336 00:29:29,099 --> 00:29:31,420 Sorry for bothering you with such scene. 337 00:29:31,420 --> 00:29:34,119 I surely won't let you me choking him next time. 338 00:29:34,119 --> 00:29:40,579 Eldest Miss, Husband instructed me last night to supervise you in copying the "Examples for Women". 339 00:29:43,920 --> 00:29:45,640 Time to sleep. 340 00:29:55,680 --> 00:29:57,739 What sin did I do in the last life 341 00:29:57,739 --> 00:30:00,960 that I must live with that kind of arch-enemy in the same house? 342 00:30:02,119 --> 00:30:04,460 What? Someone broke into our prison? 343 00:30:04,460 --> 00:30:06,199 And it's right under your nose? 344 00:30:06,199 --> 00:30:08,499 Reporting to the Lord Magistrate, the perpetrator is gifted at martial arts 345 00:30:08,499 --> 00:30:10,319 and used strange equipment. 346 00:30:10,319 --> 00:30:13,199 We were caught by surprise and he succeeded. 347 00:30:13,199 --> 00:30:14,260 I am sorry. 348 00:30:14,260 --> 00:30:15,760 Gifted at martial arts? 349 00:30:15,760 --> 00:30:20,800 Zhao Lanzhi, Zhao Lanzhi, they said you're a veteran of the borders, intelligent and courageous. 350 00:30:20,800 --> 00:30:25,180 You are one of the top swordsman in the world. You should be the one who's great at martial arts. 351 00:30:25,180 --> 00:30:27,860 How could you have let him escape? 352 00:30:29,000 --> 00:30:31,219 I'd say that's an unearned reputation. 353 00:30:31,219 --> 00:30:34,940 Sir, you have my word. I will capture the criminal. 354 00:30:34,940 --> 00:30:36,959 Stop wasting time! Go after them! 355 00:30:36,959 --> 00:30:38,480 Yes. 356 00:30:40,640 --> 00:30:43,719 Sir, I have news on the matter you asked me to investigate. 357 00:30:44,920 --> 00:30:47,140 [ Ye Mansion ] 358 00:30:50,310 --> 00:30:54,930 [ High Pavilion Approaching the Clouds ] 359 00:30:58,580 --> 00:31:01,880 Young Master, the officer here asks to see you. 360 00:31:06,099 --> 00:31:09,080 - It's him? - It's him. 361 00:31:10,139 --> 00:31:13,420 Ye Yuan'an, eldest son of Ye Mansion. 362 00:31:13,420 --> 00:31:16,120 Zhao Lanzhi, head constable of Luoyang City. 363 00:31:16,780 --> 00:31:19,240 This is my subordinate, Xiaohu. 364 00:31:20,560 --> 00:31:23,559 Nice seeing you again, Young Master Ye. 365 00:31:28,719 --> 00:31:30,800 She's a woman! 366 00:31:35,199 --> 00:31:37,580 Thank you for saving me at the market yesterday. 367 00:31:37,580 --> 00:31:42,720 I might have lost my life from falling off the horse if not because of you. 368 00:31:43,280 --> 00:31:47,420 What's your purpose here today? 369 00:31:47,420 --> 00:31:49,759 I'll be honest with you. 370 00:31:49,759 --> 00:31:52,619 Someone took a death sentenced prisoner last night out from the prison. 371 00:31:52,619 --> 00:31:54,900 Have you heard about it? 372 00:31:54,900 --> 00:31:59,780 Not at all. Does that criminal have anything to do with me 373 00:31:59,780 --> 00:32:02,600 that you would come here? 374 00:32:02,600 --> 00:32:05,499 The woman is from Shandong Province. 375 00:32:05,499 --> 00:32:08,139 Her social relationship here in Luoyang is very simple. 376 00:32:08,139 --> 00:32:14,680 We found that she's got a co-villager named Shi Tou, who's a servant at your place. 377 00:32:14,680 --> 00:32:18,160 We want to ask him a few questions. 378 00:32:18,959 --> 00:32:21,660 No wonder he didn't expose me last night. 379 00:32:21,660 --> 00:32:23,619 He immediately guessed the right place. 380 00:32:23,619 --> 00:32:27,659 He won't quit easily until he meets Shi Tou. 381 00:32:28,359 --> 00:32:34,859 Officer Zhao, your manner of doing things seems inappropriate. 382 00:32:34,859 --> 00:32:38,619 My father is the Assistant Minister of Finance anyhow. 383 00:32:38,619 --> 00:32:41,660 You're just a tiny constable. 384 00:32:41,660 --> 00:32:44,380 It's beyond your position to question us. 385 00:32:44,959 --> 00:32:48,420 But I can understand that you're here on duty. 386 00:32:48,420 --> 00:32:50,190 We should cooperate with you. 387 00:32:51,239 --> 00:32:53,599 Uncle Xia, summon Shi Tou. 388 00:32:53,839 --> 00:32:55,520 Yes. 389 00:32:57,599 --> 00:32:59,760 Want some tea? 390 00:32:59,959 --> 00:33:00,959 Don't bother. 391 00:33:06,280 --> 00:33:08,119 Young Master, Shi Tou is here. 392 00:33:08,180 --> 00:33:11,360 You're looking for me? 393 00:33:11,360 --> 00:33:18,180 These officers said you broke into the prison last night and even took a criminal with you. 394 00:33:18,180 --> 00:33:20,400 Is that true? 395 00:33:20,400 --> 00:33:23,180 I'm warning you, you had better tell the truth. 396 00:33:23,180 --> 00:33:25,599 Or else, I will skin you alive. 397 00:33:26,239 --> 00:33:31,859 I don't have the guts for such things. I swear, I didn't do it. 398 00:33:31,859 --> 00:33:35,139 Brother, are you telling the truth? 399 00:33:35,139 --> 00:33:39,499 Sir, I don't have that much brainpower to lie to you. 400 00:33:39,499 --> 00:33:43,580 Officer Zhao, I can back him up about that. 401 00:33:43,580 --> 00:33:46,320 This lad is very honest. 402 00:33:46,320 --> 00:33:51,200 If you still don't believe it, you may search the yard as you like. 403 00:33:51,200 --> 00:33:54,339 See if you can find any sign of Duan Xiaoyu. 404 00:33:57,000 --> 00:34:01,959 When did I tell you the name of that criminal? 405 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:13,440 It's Shi Tou who told me that. 406 00:34:13,940 --> 00:34:19,080 A few days ago, he told me about his fellow villager Duan Xiaoyu, who was sentenced with death. 407 00:34:19,080 --> 00:34:20,680 - Is that her? - Very well. 408 00:34:22,339 --> 00:34:25,360 You do share a lot of information. 409 00:34:25,360 --> 00:34:27,780 I let it slip! 410 00:34:29,760 --> 00:34:30,900 Exactly. 411 00:34:30,900 --> 00:34:34,800 Alright, that's all I want. We're finished here. 412 00:34:34,800 --> 00:34:36,899 Sorry for bothering you. 413 00:34:43,360 --> 00:34:46,579 I've got a few words to say. 414 00:34:46,579 --> 00:34:49,059 It's a severe crime to help a prisoner sentenced to death escape. 415 00:34:49,059 --> 00:34:52,320 If someone thinks that he can escape because of 416 00:34:52,320 --> 00:34:57,460 his talent in martial arts or his status, then he's wrong. 417 00:34:57,460 --> 00:35:00,500 The government will issue a warrant of arrest with rewards for her capture. 418 00:35:00,500 --> 00:35:05,500 In other words, when a condemned criminal escapes, it won't be just the two of us here chasing her down. 419 00:35:05,500 --> 00:35:08,020 She will be watched everywhere she goes. 420 00:35:08,020 --> 00:35:12,099 As for that person who broke into prison, he also can't escape the law. 421 00:35:12,099 --> 00:35:15,719 Uncle Xia! See them off! 422 00:35:15,719 --> 00:35:17,579 This way please. 423 00:35:18,239 --> 00:35:19,699 Young Master Ye. 424 00:35:20,339 --> 00:35:21,760 I take my leave. 425 00:35:38,740 --> 00:35:41,360 Sir, could it be Shi Tou? 426 00:35:41,360 --> 00:35:44,539 No, it's Young Master Ye who did it. 427 00:35:44,539 --> 00:35:48,120 Sir, did you notice anything? 428 00:35:53,479 --> 00:35:54,899 Let's go. 429 00:35:59,399 --> 00:36:00,799 Hurry up. 430 00:36:05,840 --> 00:36:07,640 Where are you going? 431 00:36:07,640 --> 00:36:10,679 Miss, I'm leaving with Xiaoyu. 432 00:36:10,679 --> 00:36:14,700 Don't you know how tense the atmosphere is still? You're leaving now? 433 00:36:15,879 --> 00:36:17,159 We can't stay in this mansion anymore. 434 00:36:17,159 --> 00:36:19,420 That would trouble you, Master, and Madam. 435 00:36:19,420 --> 00:36:24,660 Once we leave, we'll just escape to wherever we can. If we can't, we'll just die together. 436 00:36:24,660 --> 00:36:27,379 Right. You would be relieved by dying together. 437 00:36:27,379 --> 00:36:30,500 And you could save us a lot of trouble, right? 438 00:36:30,500 --> 00:36:34,940 If you die together, saving her yesterday was not in vain, is that it? 439 00:36:34,940 --> 00:36:36,679 What are you thinking? 440 00:36:36,679 --> 00:36:39,339 I don't know what to do! 441 00:36:39,339 --> 00:36:42,560 Right. We still need to worry about tomorrow. 442 00:36:42,560 --> 00:36:44,640 It's a long night. 443 00:36:45,539 --> 00:36:48,440 Fine, I'll escort you two out. 444 00:36:51,260 --> 00:36:54,579 Thank you, Miss. 445 00:37:07,239 --> 00:37:08,439 It's about time. 446 00:37:08,500 --> 00:37:10,039 There will be a boat in a minute. 447 00:37:10,039 --> 00:37:12,999 They will take you away once they are paid. 448 00:37:18,760 --> 00:37:21,400 Good for you, there's a boat. 449 00:37:24,320 --> 00:37:26,459 Hurry up. Don't make any delays. 450 00:37:28,199 --> 00:37:29,339 Take the money. 451 00:37:29,339 --> 00:37:32,859 Find a place where no one knows you and do some farming. 452 00:37:32,859 --> 00:37:35,379 Don't worry about your mother. 453 00:37:35,379 --> 00:37:37,900 I will have Uncle Xia take care of her. 454 00:37:37,900 --> 00:37:40,099 It's so kind of you, Miss. 455 00:37:40,099 --> 00:37:41,819 You think I want to do this?! 456 00:37:41,819 --> 00:37:44,059 You took good care of my horses. I can't bear to let you go. 457 00:37:44,059 --> 00:37:46,579 But it's worth it to risk for such a good girl. 458 00:37:46,579 --> 00:37:48,180 Live your own good life. 459 00:37:48,180 --> 00:37:51,419 We will never forget your words. 460 00:37:53,560 --> 00:37:56,860 I will change my mind if you kneel down again! 461 00:37:58,379 --> 00:38:00,760 Alright, off you go. 462 00:38:00,760 --> 00:38:02,039 Go. 463 00:38:04,639 --> 00:38:06,799 This is my subordinate, Xiaohu. 464 00:38:15,080 --> 00:38:18,959 Young Master Ye, do you know the consequence of taking a prisoner without permisson? 465 00:38:18,959 --> 00:38:23,459 I don't. I am a man of my own will. 466 00:38:27,120 --> 00:38:28,980 Stop! 467 00:38:28,980 --> 00:38:32,619 What officer wants is do to take me back to prison so the execution can proceed. 468 00:38:32,619 --> 00:38:34,500 I won't bother you, Miss. 469 00:38:34,500 --> 00:38:36,020 My life isn't worth a penny, 470 00:38:36,020 --> 00:38:38,020 but I don't want to die being falsely accused. 471 00:38:38,020 --> 00:38:40,540 I will die preserving my dignity. 472 00:38:42,439 --> 00:38:45,439 Xiaoyu! Xiaoyu! 473 00:38:59,439 --> 00:39:01,420 They said you killed her for money. 474 00:39:01,420 --> 00:39:03,320 What did they find on you? 475 00:39:03,320 --> 00:39:06,059 They said I stole a bracelet from Miss Ru Yue. 476 00:39:06,059 --> 00:39:10,059 But that coral bracelet is a gift from Miss Ru Yue. 477 00:39:10,059 --> 00:39:14,260 She have countless goods that's more precious than that bracelet. 478 00:39:14,260 --> 00:39:18,660 Why would I take the cheap stuff if I was a thief? 479 00:39:18,660 --> 00:39:22,980 Why would I wait to be captured at Qianduan Brothel? 480 00:39:22,980 --> 00:39:30,600 Officer, I'm afraid that no one ever listened to her before she was sentenced, am I right? 481 00:39:32,740 --> 00:39:36,139 Officers are in charge of different affairs. I'm not in charge of this case. 482 00:39:36,139 --> 00:39:39,899 So you just capture her and get her executed. 483 00:39:41,339 --> 00:39:47,420 Sir, I do find Miss Ru Yue's death weird as well. 484 00:39:47,420 --> 00:39:50,039 What else do you know? Young Master risked his life to save you. 485 00:39:50,039 --> 00:39:52,179 Tell them what you know. 486 00:39:53,639 --> 00:39:55,619 You're a decent man. 487 00:39:55,619 --> 00:39:59,839 You won't know much about a place like Quanduan Brothel. 488 00:40:00,560 --> 00:40:03,080 Though she's the most popular courtesan, 489 00:40:03,080 --> 00:40:05,539 Miss Ru Yue was from a once rich family. 490 00:40:05,539 --> 00:40:11,099 But her family suffered a reversal of fortune and she ended up in a brothel. However, she stuck to her principles and just sold her talent, never her body. 491 00:40:11,099 --> 00:40:15,020 Brothel-keeper, that girl really knows how to dance. 492 00:40:15,020 --> 00:40:18,139 Ru Yue saw money as dirt. 493 00:40:18,139 --> 00:40:19,800 Other than performing dances, 494 00:40:19,800 --> 00:40:21,660 no one could enter her room. 495 00:40:21,660 --> 00:40:24,959 Open the door, Ru Yue! 496 00:40:24,959 --> 00:40:26,680 I'll do it myself! 497 00:40:27,800 --> 00:40:28,840 Leave! 498 00:40:28,840 --> 00:40:31,139 I used to work in the kitchen. 499 00:40:31,139 --> 00:40:32,959 I was punished a lot. 500 00:40:32,959 --> 00:40:37,199 Ru Yue asked me to help her out of sympathy. 501 00:40:37,199 --> 00:40:42,900 But I could only enter her room when permitted. 502 00:40:42,900 --> 00:40:45,900 Ru Yue never told me about her own affairs. 503 00:40:45,900 --> 00:40:50,260 I've never seen the face of a man they say has saved her before. 504 00:40:50,260 --> 00:40:53,840 Miss would sent me away every time he came. 505 00:40:53,840 --> 00:40:57,340 Dear, let's find a date, 506 00:40:57,340 --> 00:41:00,060 and marry in the next life. 507 00:41:00,719 --> 00:41:03,520 All I know is that he always come wearing informal clothes. 508 00:41:03,520 --> 00:41:06,339 He doesn't want to be recognized. 509 00:41:06,879 --> 00:41:10,180 Why didn't you say all that in court? 510 00:41:10,180 --> 00:41:14,100 I intended to, but no one would believe me. 511 00:41:15,159 --> 00:41:18,059 Officer, please give me some time, 512 00:41:18,059 --> 00:41:20,719 and some time for them as well. 513 00:41:20,719 --> 00:41:23,160 I surely will figure out the truth. 514 00:41:36,420 --> 00:41:45,000 Timing and Translation provided by the Tang Yamen Team at viki.com 515 00:41:46,300 --> 00:41:48,780 ♫Tired of strategizing from lights out until dawn, ♫ 516 00:41:48,780 --> 00:41:51,240 ♫ Longing for you but remaining silent♫ 517 00:41:51,240 --> 00:41:56,140 ♫ Constantly dreaming of exchanging knowing glances with you♫ 518 00:41:56,140 --> 00:41:58,730 ♫ Who does not wish for a full lifetime with someone entirely intimate,♫ 519 00:41:58,740 --> 00:42:04,020 ♫ Knowing what to expect when the Big Dipper has turned and the stars have moved. (time flown by) ♫ 520 00:42:05,080 --> 00:42:10,130 ♫ I'm stubborn and you bear grudges, ♫ 521 00:42:10,140 --> 00:42:15,040 ♫ Extremely antagonistic love is so absurd. ♫ 522 00:42:15,040 --> 00:42:23,980 ♫ Who is shouting in the middle of time passing by unreconciled?♫ 523 00:42:23,980 --> 00:42:33,810 ♫ Once we drank and chatted merrily, what you said that night on the mountain. ♫ 524 00:42:33,820 --> 00:42:43,900 ♫That time has ended and gone by, only to leave regret. ♫ 525 00:42:45,600 --> 00:42:48,090 ♫Fluttering on the winds of this world, floating and drifting, ♫ 526 00:42:48,100 --> 00:42:50,480 ♫Following the footprints left by you, ♫ 527 00:42:50,480 --> 00:42:54,520 ♫Hoping to meet and be acknowledged again by you.♫ 528 00:42:55,420 --> 00:42:57,970 ♫Remembering and longing for the love and regret of the past, ♫ 529 00:42:57,980 --> 00:43:02,500 ♫Reuniting with you, and not finding this life so empty. ♫ 530 00:43:03,580 --> 00:43:13,280 ♫Once we drank and chatted merrily, what you said that night on the mountain ♫ 531 00:43:13,280 --> 00:43:21,620 ♫ That time has ended and gone by, only to leave regret. ♫ 532 00:43:23,380 --> 00:43:33,140 ♫Once we drank and chatted merrily, what you said that night on the mountain ♫ 533 00:43:33,140 --> 00:43:41,580 ♫That time has ended and gone by, only to leave regret. ♫ 45084