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Useless, all of you are useless.

Good-for-nothings, useless, good-for-nothings, useless.

In one night, the Inferno Monk set fire to the palace.

Nearly burning my beloved concubine.

That fiend not only stole the Nine Dragon Cup,

but also ruined my reputation.

How can I bear this humiliation?

Princess Nine and her maidservants have all disappeared.

There are rumors that they were taken by the Thief Saint.

Is this how the North Zhenfu Division protects me and the Forbidden Palace?

I deserve death for my crimes.

Wang Tong.

The guilty minister is here.

The North Zhenfu Division's failure to protect should be punished.

But now is the time when we need people.

I allow you to atone for your crimes by making meritorious deeds.

Yuan Xiao’s sacrifice,

is truly a loss to me and the country.

For now, you will take charge of the North Zhenfu Division.

You must capture the three thieves and find the princess for me.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I have already ordered a citywide search for the princess and the three thieves.

I will certainly capture the three thieves and bring them to justice.

But as for the position of Commandant,

Speak your mind.

As a criminal, I dare not accept the position of Commandant.

Commandant Ji of the South Zhenfu Division,

in terms of both martial arts and prestige,

far surpasses me in every aspect.

I boldly recommend Lord Ji for the position of Commandant.

To command both the North and South Zhenfu Divisions.

I will fully cooperate.

Please make your decision, Your Majesty.

Hmm, these words are reasonable.

The North and South Zhenfu Divisions have always been at odds.

If they can set aside their differences and work together,

it would not be a bad thing.

Ji Ying.

I am here.

I appoint you as the temporary Commandant of the Jinyiwei North and South Zhenfu Divisions.

I bestow upon you a golden badge,

granting you authority over all civil and military officials and the power to mobilize the Five City Troops.

If within three days there is no news of the princess and the three thieves,

do not blame me for being ruthless.

I accept the order and thank Your Majesty.

You may leave.

Beloved concubine, you are the only one who cares for me.

These people only make me angry.

They even lost my sister.

Your Majesty cares for your sister,

and I care for my brother.

I originally wanted Wang Tong to take over the North Zhenfu Division,

but he declined.

And his reasoning was sound.

Ji Ying indeed has more qualifications.

I dare not speak much on these state affairs.

I only worry for my honest and simple brother.

That he may be bullied.

Don’t worry, beloved concubine.

Who would dare to bully my brother-in-law?

Ah Jiu, Ah Jiu.

Where are you suffering?

Brother Duan.

Brother Duan, look at that lantern.

Brother Duan, the river lantern is drifting away.

We can’t catch it.

Boat.

Boatman, can I borrow your boat for a moment?

Here, catch.

Thank you, boatman.

You’re welcome.

Over there, so many.

The river is flowing backwards.

There must be a mechanism hidden under the riverbed.

So all the river lanterns,

end up here.

Brother Duan, thank you for bringing me here.

Your Highness, your wish is fulfilled.

Why do you seem disappointed?

When I was little, I thought,

these river lanterns could drift far away,

leaving the capital, flowing downstream,

maybe reaching the sea.

Haha, I was so naive.

All the river lanterns just stop here.

After being battered by wind and rain, they sink into the riverbed and become silt.

Not all of them.

Your Highness, look over there.

Why is it like this?

Follow it and you'll know.

Amazing.

Bold prisoner.

How dare you eavesdrop on us.

Are you tired of living?

I really didn’t mean to eavesdrop.

Look at me now.

I couldn’t leave even if I wanted to.

You are...

Hey!

Isn’t this the one from that night,

who fought bravely against the Thousand-Faced Fox Hua Daochang?

The one who battled the demon for 300 rounds without a winner?

Oh my, I’ve found my savior.

Xiaotang, do you know this guy?

He said he fought the Thousand-Faced Fox,

is it true?

Well, it seems so.

What 300-round battle?

Clearly, he was tricked by the Thousand-Faced Fox in one move.

Such an embarrassing thing must not be known to Xiaotingzi.

Little brother, little brother.

Do you remember me?

Remember last night,

we fought that demon together,

you were smart and brave, I saved the day...

Alright, alright, alright.

I remember you.

How did you end up here?

And where are your clothes?

Well, little brother,

could you do me a favor,

and get me down first,

then I’ll tell you my story?

Pervert.

That Thousand-Faced Fox stole my badge and official uniform and escaped.

But that Xu Chan,

He grabbed me without asking any questions,

insisting that I'm an accomplice of that fox.

This is a grave injustice!

Hmph, Xu Chan is just looking for credit.

So, this guy isn’t a pervert.

General Banner Lord,

I am Old Shi, a patrol captain of the Five City Troops.

I am of upright character,

completely innocent, and unmarried.

I haven't even held,

a girl's hand.

Definitely not a pervert.

Smooth talker.

You said you know where Ghost Street is, is that true?

Yes, my home is on Ghost Street.

I know it very well.

But Ghost Street,

only appears when the lamps are lit at night.

Without a guide,

an ordinary person can never find the entrance in a lifetime.

Tell me quickly, where is the entrance?

I can't say, I have to take you there.

I can let you out,

but you must take us to Ghost Street,

to prove your innocence.

I've been waiting for you to say that, brother.

Hey!

Stop looking, let's go.

Yuan Xiaotang,

Feng, go there.

Yuan Xiaotang, who was that person with you just now?

How did they disappear so quickly?

It's none of your business.

Yuan Xiaotang, I am still your superior.

Is this how you talk to the General Banner Lord?

You, Xiaotang.

Xu Chan, the Commandant once promised,

that if I could win a move or two against him,

Xiaotang could handle cases alone.

Everyone was present that day, all saw it.

You are no longer his superior.

Hmph, still calling yourself the Commandant.

I have no interest in arguing with you, girl.

The new Commandant has just arrived.

Gather everyone at the martial arts training ground.

I want to see,

how long you can stay arrogant.

What did you say?

My father’s fate is unknown,

and already a new officer is appointed.

You...