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♪I'm just a common man under the sky♪

♪Among all living beings, they speak of my recklessness♪

♪Above the sky, my heart yearns♪

♪The light that these hands cannot hide♪

♪The justice gavel strikes and releases countless burdens♪

♪Looking back, it's the same old story♪

♪Time and space brought me to another yellowed page♪

♪Curious about the greed in the world♪

♪I tore the sky's curtain apart♪

♪The powerful words♪

♪Spilled this golden soup♪

♪It is not very firm♪

♪Standing here♪

♪I set the rules that shackle me♪

♪Learn to cure♪

♪Eradicating the diseases of this land♪

♪I am just a common man♪

♪I wanted to take things step by step♪

♪I am just a common man♪

♪Never want to be a confused fool♪

♪I am just a common man♪

♪Listening to the songs without dispute♪

♪Yet I always see the lonely souls♪

♪But I always rush ahead♪

♪Leaving my scribbles behind for future generations to study♪

♪The light that these hands cannot hide♪

♪The justice gavel strikes and releases countless burdens♪

♪Looking back, it's the same old story♪

♪Time and space brought me to another yellowed page♪

♪Sunlight pierces through♪

♪One comes and goes as one pleases♪

♪My Go board holds both sides♪

♪When I set the game, learn to see♪

♪Don't be a sore loser♪

♪So many lies and deceits♪

♪I can see through every play♪

♪May I live and die with the sun♪

=Guardians of the Dafeng=

=Episode 8=

I told you

to practice hard.

Sorry, sir. My bad!

Sorry, I lost control in excitement.

I didn't mean to hit you.

My apologies.

Xu Qi'an?

Mr. Yang.

He's your direct supervisor,

Li Yuchun,

Silver Gong Li.

Greetings,

Silver Gong Li.

Dafeng Special Unit.

What unit?

Good job.

Don't do it again.

We met once earlier.

Do you remember?

You know each other?

Great.

Silver Gong Li,

he's

all yours.

Take good care of him.

Good day, Mr. Yang.

Mr. Li,

you were on duty that day.

I was conquered

by your charisma

at first sight.

Being able to serve under you

is sheer bliss.

I don't remember seeing you.

Great wits have short memories.

It's understandable.

But back then, I did...

Enough of your flattery!

My people must have

a clear conscience.

If I find out

you crossed the line,

whoever you are,

whoever you know,

I'll deal with you lawfully

with no mercy!

Yes.

Chief.

Yes!

(Haoqi Tower) I'm officially a Guardian!

(Moon Palace) Your Highness.

Here's Xu Qi'an's aptitude test result from Lord Wei.

Please take a look.

You're paid as a court official.

You live off the people's resources.

You can easily oppress the common people,

but you can't fool the heavens.

(A+) There hasn't been an A+ for years.

It's sharp of you

to select such a talent, Your Highness.

Princess has arrived!

Huaiqing,

did you recommend men to the Guardians?

Yes.

They're the emperor's eyes and ears.

I recommend people to them

to expand their talent pool

for the sake of the Dafeng.

Same here.

To make our state better,

I'm doing my utmost

and working day and night.

I have work to do.

Suit yourself.

Hold on.

I'm not done yet.

Gang,

show Grand Princess

the level of the man we recommended.

Zhao Jia,

B+!

B+?

What does it mean?

The Guardians have strict entry standards.

Getting a B+ means Zhao Jia is

one of the best.

As his name suggests,

he'll rise to the "Jia" Level

or A Level.

A Level?

What does that mean?

A Level is

awarded to Gold Gongs.

They're said to be rising stars in the Guardians.

It seems that the best ones recommended

by Grand Princess

only got Bs.

I see.

Who knows

a random one I chose

would be a perfect Guardian?

Did anyone get a B

among the ones you recommended?

(For Grand Princess) Let me see!

Can't I?

I want to know.

You're scared?

I have work

to do.

So do I.

Let me see. I'll be quick.

- Hey... - You...

Crown Prince has arrived!

Brother!

(Crown Prince) Why were you so loud?

Go back to your palace.

Huaiqing

recommended someone to the Guardians.

I want to see

what kind of talent he is.

Huaiqing,

how good is he?

May I take a look?

If there's nothing else,

I'll take my leave.

Open it!

(New Copper Gong, Xu Qi'an's Result, A+)

She's indeed sharp.

She chose

a rare talent.

Xu Qi'an?

(A+)

A+...

- Lin'an! Are you ill? - Unfair!

6 Bamboos.

Play it.

Not that one.

Gentlemen should be quiet.

Mahjong is a game of tactics.

Every tile has its...

Go back to study.

You'll lose, Mrs. Ma.

Ningyan?

Why are you back?

I miss you.

But I haven't achieved anything.

Don't worry. I'll help you.

The capital is too dangerous.

All the more reason

for us to stick together as a family

(Xu) to forge ahead

and help each other.

Take my bag.

Here.

Some attitude!

Hey, I have a gift for you.

Second...

Sage's Knife!

Ningyan,

how dare you steal it?

If others find out,

our whole clan will be killed!

I didn't touch it.

It's fake.

It's to encourage you

to study hard.

I almost died of fright!

Let me see.

It looks so real.

Where are your parents?

Are they home?

I miss them, too, after so long.

They're back.

Knowing that you had left,

they...

Did they go to find me?

You shouldn't have told them.

What if they left unprepared in a rush?

You're right about that.

They are in a rush.

Silly boy.

100 liang, furniture included?

I can help you move right now!

We'll turn the soil here.

You can grow plants.

Yes. Although this is the wing,

it's in the city center.

(Peace and Prosperity) Near the East Market

and the Moon Resto!

You'll have everything you need.

The school is on the left.

I know the teacher there well.

I can talk to him

to look after your children.

That's right.

80 liang?

How about 50?

Name your price.

- This dump isn't worth that much. - Free.

- We'll pay you. - Enough.

- A waste of time! - Come back.

No one's interested. Now what?

All for nothing.

Alright. Keep trying tomorrow.

Fine. That boy won't be back anyway.

We have plenty of time.

Not anymore.

It's not what it looks like.

We aren't selling your house.

It's for rent.

When you're away,

it's a waste to leave it empty, right?

We can get some rent money.

No, wait!

Uncle, Aunt,

you two are

so

clever

money-wise!

Don't mistake it.

- Let's talk it out. - Yes, right.

Stop! Calm down!

Family, huh?

My house was up for sale as soon as I left.

- No. - Am I not your family?

- You are. - Of course!

- Will you sell it again? - No, no!

It's not for sale but for rent.

Rent...

Alright.

You know what? I'm hungry.

You are?

I'll go to the kitchen to cook a meal

to welcome you back!

Yes, I'll go get you drinks.

Good ones!

Is that it?

What?

Stay out of it. Let's go!

- Help me cook! - I...

I can't cook.

Let go of me!

You've seen enough.

Mind your own business.

Go play mahjong.

What?

You've reached the Qi Stage?

Did someone of the Spirit Stage help you?

No.

I did marrow cleansing

with the liquid in my office.

- Then I had an herbal bath. - Liquid?

It took a long while.

When I finished,

the Inner City had closed.

I couldn't come back.

And, Uncle,

I've been enlightened.

That liquid?

Let me smell it.

What are you doing?

That's not cheap.

Did your office give it to you for free?

No.

"Guardian"?

You're a Guardian now?

What happened?

Well,

thanks to Grand Princess.

Grand Princess?

I was as clueless as you.

We had met once at the Bureau.

Was it because I let her go first,

or because

I'm charming,

irresistible,

and lovable?

When you wrote poems at the Academy,

she was also there.

She was impressed

by them.

You made her remember you

and want to recruit you.

What a shame.

She only likes my poems.

But be careful.

Ningyan,

be cautious.

Grand Princess is deep.

She studied at the Academy for years.

Wei Yuan is

sort of her master.

She's a top Go player.

She recommended you

to the Guardians for a reason.

Cijiu,

you seem to know the powerful well.

All students

see Lord Wei and her as role models.

It's natural

that I know them.

Tell me

what Lord Wei is like.

What are his hobbies?

What food does he like?

When is his birthday?

Does he have any quirks?

Ningyan,

don't try to take a shortcut.

What's that supposed to mean?

I'm catering to his pleasure.

Think about it.

If I make Lord Wei happy,

the Xu Clan will rise to the top, right?

Or you'll be digging your own grave.

Father, knock some sense into him.

Where did he learn to play tricks?

Cijiu,

he's being thorough.

Tell him everything you know.

But, Ningyan,

the Guardian Yamen

isn't like your office.

You must

tread carefully there.

Do not annoy the Grand Princess.

I know.

How about

you recommend me to them, too?

Once I join the Guardians,

I'll be able to help you,

right?

You also

want to be a Guardian?

We can have each other's backs.

You'll have to

pass the intelligence test.

That's right up my alley!

Uncle,

listen,

there's something

in one of my hands.

You may ask us questions.

One of us will tell the truth.

The other will lie.

Begin.

What lie?

He's speaking metaphorically.

Yes.

What metaphor?

Let's go back to talk about Lord Wei.

Let's go.

It hasn't begun!

Where are you going?

(Copper Gong Xu Qi'an's Result)

Lin'an.

Brother,

Huaiqing

walked all over me!

You provoked her first,

while she remained lenient.

Whatever.

Please enjoy.

Forget it.

I'm mad. Take them away.

Princess,

Crown Prince brought them for you.

Hold on!

It's good.

Better than Imperial Chefs'.

Eat with me, Brother.

Look at you!

You're more like

a child than a princess.

You know,

Grandmother will turn 80 next year.

Father has always been filial.

Her birthday is important.

There'll be a general amnesty

and a Poetry Contest at the Taixing Palace

to celebrate it.

Don't you worry.

I've gathered tons of talents

for the Poetry Contest.

I...

I don't want you to join it.

Mother is strict.

She doesn't accept failure.

As a princess,

you'll be compared

with Huaiqing in everything

by Mother

and everyone else.

Your Highness,

did it go well?

Lin'an is spoiled

and acts on impulse.

If she insists on joining the Contest,

who knows what trouble she'll cause?

If you talk to her nicely,

she'll change her mind.

What she did at the Bureau is terrible.

One more accident

and we'll be a laughingstock.

Gang,

pack things up.

Starting tomorrow,

we'll be living outside the Palace.

We're living comfortably here.

Why move out?

It's for the Poetry Contest.

It's easier

to recruit talents outside.

No, Princess.

Noble Consort scolded you not long ago.

She won't let you go.

Relax.

As long as I can help Brother,

she won't blame me.

But

didn't Crown Prince

tell you to stay out of the Contest?

He lied.

He only

said so to comfort me.

The truth is

he hopes I can help him as his sister.

Are you sure?

Of course. We're siblings.

I know what's on his mind.

Besides,

he's done so much for me.

Can't I do something in return?

It's settled.

Starting tomorrow,

we'll recruit as many talents as possible

for the Contest.

But

your other siblings

have started since the New Year.

At this point,

all the good ones must've been taken.

Don't worry.

We'll see.

Oh,

give out

the Milk Cakes.

(Copper Gong Xu Qi'an's Result)

(Imperial Pet, Loong)

How long has he

been like that?

Don't know.

When I started cooking at dawn,

he was already there.

Xu Ningyan.

Look. Does this suit fit me?

Why do I feel the cuffs are tight?

What are you doing?

Aren't you going to eat breakfast?

I know it.

Due to my martial arts training lately,

I've become

more muscular.

No wonder the pants are tight, too.

I was too excited

to measure myself yesterday.

I'll go get a new suit.

A brand-new suit!

Is he insane?

He doesn't look like himself.

A few days ago,

he refused to go to work.

Now, he's all worked up.

Things have changed.

He's become a Guardian.

Even constables are afraid of him.

They might bribe him in the future.

Don't say that.

He'd never take bribes.

I think he really wants to help the people.

That's why he cherishes this job.

He's back!

Take a look.

I think this saber

and my suit

don't match.

They do.

Good.

Guardian, Copper Gong Xu Qi'an,

is going to work.

Show-off!

I wasn't like him, right?

You were hotter.

Let's go!

Guardians' Routine: One,

confiscate.

In the Dafeng,

Guardians can arrest

any law-breakers

no matter who they are

without a warrant.

Hence the saying,

"Do no wrong,

and fear no Guardians."

Guardians' Routine: Two,

interrogate.

Guardians use tactics

to investigate cases,

gather evidence,

and make arrests.

We have the right

to interrogate arrested officials.

Others can't interfere.

One more rule.

No one can visit prisoners

without Ms. Nangong's permission.

One more pot.

Guardians' Routine: Three,

watch officials

and gather intel.

In the Dafeng,

anyone can be

the Guardians' eyes and ears

and help.

(Virtue) Tianji Tower is off-limits.

It gathers intel from everywhere.

No one can go near it

except the Guardians.

We can investigate

every ministry in the state.

(Rites, Gui Zi)

The best intel network is here!

It's constantly collecting, analyzing,

and summarizing intel.

All those,

plus handling cases

and patrols,

are the Guardian's Routine.

Xu Qi'an,

are you ready?

Yes, sir.

I'm born ready!

So,

are we going to confiscate,

interrogate,

or deliver intel?

Song...

You're new here.

Sort all these old files.

But

what about the Routine?

This is part of it.

Guardians' Routine: Four,

sort files.

(Sort Files)

Song,

I'm not done yet!

It's locked!

Song!

Guys! Wait!

Come on. Let's talk.

I just came. Don't lock me here.

Don't do this to me.

No negotiation.

It's Chief's order.

Let him sort files.

He can't go anywhere.

Chief, I think

it's a bit mean.

What's wrong?

He doesn't belong to us!

He can quit anytime.

I understand.

I get it.

Chief mistook it.

Wait. Let me out. I'll explain it to him.

You mistook it, not him.

He doesn't like you.

Trust me. I can explain...

Watch your fingers,

arms, and elbows.

Guards!

Seal all the windows!

So not worth it.

(Three Days Later)

Father,

it's late. Why hasn't Ningyan come back?

I'll go to his office to check later.

They can't wear him out like this.

He's not a child.

He has to be toughened.

Don't worry too much.

He's fine.

Your words sound familiar.

Did you say them earlier?

He's back!

What did I tell you?

Ningyan.

Does

Xu Qi'an live here?

Yes, that's right.

By Chief's order,

send Xu Qi'an and...

Files, right?

That way.

- Come in. - Come on in.

Go, go, go.

It's already late.

- Here. - Turn over there.

- Hurry up! - Have some water.

- Thanks. - This way.

I'll serve you tea.

- It's late. - There's something else.

Close it!

Careful.

Almost forgot this.

Our doors and windows have been nailed.

But lately,

he's become more skilled.

Take a look.

Feel free to nail any of them again.

Go ahead.

Are you really his uncle?

Yes, by blood!

Of course.

You should do it. It's your house after all.

Fine.

I'll go.

You can do it if you want.

No, thanks.

Fine.

I'll do it.

Xu Qi'an,

your family is...

- great! - Great!

So not worth it.

(Lake Villa)

What?

The 10th Prince is gathering talents, too?

He's only nine.

What about the...

Directorate of Education?

Too late.

The 7th Prince has

recruited their talents.

Those of the Zhiya School

have gone to the 4th Prince.

On my way to the Mingde School,

I saw the 8th Prince's eunuch

recruiting talents, too.

What to do?

Yunlu Academy!

Steal their students from Huaiqing!

I've tried.

They rejected you?

They said yes.

Where are they?

I didn't bring them over

after reading their poems.

Right.

They're good at

military tactics,

not poems.

I know, right?

They have so many students,

but none of them can write poems.

The one about seeing a friend off

at the Mianyang Pavilion

was taken from a constable.

Really?

Take a look.

(Yang Ling) "Shadows slant across shallow water.

Faint scent floats

in dim moonlight."

What do you think?

It...

It seems...

It came

from the Imperial Office of Music.

This unfinished masterpiece

has shaken the poetry circles.

Really?

I also heard

the 4th, 7th, 8th, and 10th Princes' men

waited for days

outside that place

to look for that poet

in order to

recruit him.

What a poem!

I want him.

Find that poet

at all costs.

Yes.

Go now.

Sure.

"Yang Ling"?

(Unreasonable)

All done?

What are these?

They're

stickers.

I've put everything suspicious

and my thoughts of the cases

all on the stickers.

(Guardian) That way,

(Zhaoyan) the files remain clean,

and it's easier for you

to look for information.

Clever.

Song,

I've sorted all the files

and read the rules over and over.

Can we

start doing some real work?

Sure, sure.

Guangxiao,

is there work to do?

Yes.

- Of course. - My man!

My man!

You tricked me!

Don't put it like that.

My man.

What are those?

Serve them.

Round 2.

Round 3.

Round 4.

One after another.

Watch your step, guys.

Guys,

thanks.

Close the door

tightly.

Leave no cracks.

Got it.

Look,

these files might not

be confidential,

but keep them safe.

If they're leaked or damaged,

you'll be held accountable.

I...

Song!

Song!

Song!

Please talk to Chief for me.

Or at least ask him

when I can stop sorting those files.

I can't help you with that.

Let go of my leg.

No, unless you help me!

I'm getting depressed in this locked room!

Do you know this serious disease,

myopic eye?

I've become nearsighted.

So will I if you don't let me go!

- Let go! - Help me, please!

Song!

Aren't we good, Song?

Please. Do me a favor.

Have some mercy.

I won't let you go!

I want real work!

- Xu Qi'an! - Take me to work with you!

I'll fight back!

I want to work!

Watch your behind!

Stairs!

Copper Gong Song.

Silver Gong Li asked for you.

See? Chief asked for me!

Go back.

Go on sorting the files.

Chief asked to

see him, too.

A demon has been spotted in Mount Dahuang.

Many have been eaten.

Go to Taikang County to check.

If it's low-ranking,

kill it there.

The Municipal Office will join you.

Their people are right outside.

Yes, sir.

Xu Qi'an.

Go with them.

Yes, sir!

That mountain is steep.

You must work as a team.

Yes.

Also...

Saber, up by two inches.

Gong, one inch to the left.

Go now.

They asked for him by name.

What exactly is his background?

Xu Qi'an,

what's your background?

Why did Chief change his attitude to you?

Not sure.

Was it because I worked hard

on those files?

No way.

Everyone knows he's stubborn.

He'd never

change his mind easily.

I know it.

He's putting you in harm's way.

Right!

Last year, that guy, what was his name again?

He died in a task.

(Guardian) You're so mean.

Say something, Guangxiao!

Help me finish my story.

Greetings, Guardians.

Guardians always travel by horse.

A carriage is unnecessary.

To catch the demon,

Mr. Chen asked the Astronomical Bureau

to assist us

with this case.

The Bureau?

Yes.

Guardian, Copper Gong Song Tingfeng,

greets those of the Bureau!

I've long heard

of your ethereal bearing.

Working with you is...

Stop dragging your feet.

Let's go!

Xu Qi'an,

stop dragging your feet! Let's go!

Yes.

Xu Qi'an.

Caiwei?

It really is you!

Forget that.

Take the carriage.

Sure.

Eat this.

Thanks.

- He's in! - I know!

What's going on?

So Chief chose me

for this task because of you.

Not exactly.

Yang Yan told me

you joined the Guardians.

It's better to bring you along

to work with them.

Gold Gong Yang?

I'm curious.

Why did you join the Guardians?

How did he know those of the Bureau?

Are you scared?

What? No.

He's well-connected.

You made him suffer. Aren't you afraid?

Not just me.

Weren't you there, too?

I treated him to dinner.

Let's talk about you.

The Tax Silver Case is over.

Why are you still with the Municipal Office?

Don't get me started!

Chen Hanguang

let me take all the credit for that case,

saying I found Zhou's embezzlement.

Wasn't it good?

Not at all!

His Majesty said

I was born to solve cases

and had me follow up on the Tax Silver Case

until the silver

was fully recovered.

I'm mad!

Who asked you to stop?

Go!

What's their relationship?

They share a carriage. You tell me.

So have we with Gold Gongs Yang and Nangong.

You're good, Xu Qi'an!

You're doomed.

Xu Qi'an,

you are good.

This is beneath you, Mr. Xu!

I'll do it.

Sorry, I'm late.

So,

you must be hungry.

No, I'm not.

Yes, you are.

Take this.

Take it.

Song,

what's...?

I borrowed some money from you earlier.

Now, I'm no longer strapped.

I should pay you back.

When did I lend you money?

Think about it.

Oh, that day!

You remember it.

I sort files indoors.

There's nowhere I can spend it.

Feel free to go shopping.

I'll do your work.

It's a lot.

Can you handle the files?

Of course. I'll tell Chief myself.

Alright?

You'll help me?

Yes. Your business is also mine.

Consider it done.

Where are you?

Answer me.

What's up?

Nothing.

Use this to buy drinks for the guys.

Thanks.

Mount Dahuang in northern Taikang

is over 1,000m high at the main peak.

It spreads over 10 kilometers.

It's rich in limestone,

supporting hundreds of families of miners.

Since the New Year,

a demon has been spotted in the waters there.

It goes ashore to eat humans.

Many miners have been killed.

The County Governor

kept that demon secret,

while they worked in the mountain as usual,

causing their tragic deaths.

Later, some merchants reported it

when they passed by this area.

Was this where miners dug limestone?

Yes.

Mount Dahuang owns fine limestone

and plenty of iron ore

to forge mining tools.

It's easier for miners

to build kilns here.

Digging limestone is low-cost

and highly profitable.

That's why the tax

is set a bit higher.

The ban on mining

left the locals no hope.

(High taxes make)

(people homeless.)

(Flesh and blood)

(of the people are exploited.)

It's odd.

What have you found?

Nothing. That's why it's odd.

I looked around on the way up here.

At first, I thought the layers of peaks

blocked my view.

But look at this place.

Traces of fights are everywhere,

but I sense no energy of the demon.

Sir,

there's more in the cave.

Let's go inside to look.

Come on.

He's bold.

Be careful.

Be careful.

Why dig such a deep cave?

We've been going for minutes

but haven't reached the end.

Maybe this is part of something.

Be careful.

Where are you?

♪One, two, three, four♪

♪Mirrors are covered with the hui pattern♪

♪The night wind blows♪

♪Waking up, I pick up a lantern♪

♪Gazing back, I see the gate, and the sound echoes♪

♪I'm in this world♪

♪The long night is bright as dawn♪

♪Never ask where I'm from♪

♪In this world, on this land, I'm galloping♪

♪I travel in a robe with my sword♪

♪Breaking the air with each step♪

♪I'd rather make peace with this world♪

♪Than go down with it♪

♪I'm free, not aggressive♪

♪I'm nice to everyone♪

♪But if you make me call black white♪

♪And make my hands dirty, I won't♪

♪Whoever comes♪

♪The ordinary can be extraordinary♪

♪Watch out for fire late at night♪

♪As long as my heart beats♪

♪I'll only worship light♪

♪Not power♪

♪It's a complicated world♪

♪The chivalrous youth can fight♪

♪Mirrors are covered with the hui pattern♪

♪The night wind blows♪

♪Waking up, I pick up a lantern♪

♪Gazing back, I see the gate, and the sound echoes♪

♪I'm in this world♪

♪The long night is bright as dawn♪

♪Never ask where I'm from♪

♪In this world, on this land, I'm galloping♪

♪I travel in a robe with my sword♪

♪Breaking the air with each step♪

♪I'd rather make peace with this world♪

♪Than go down with it♪

♪I'm free, not aggressive♪

♪I'm nice to everyone♪

♪But if you make me call black white♪

♪And make my hands dirty, I won't♪

♪Whoever comes♪

♪The ordinary can be extraordinary♪

♪Watch out for fire late at night♪

♪As long as my heart beats♪

♪I'll only worship light♪

♪Not power♪

♪It's a complicated world♪

♪The chivalrous youth can fight♪

♪Whoever comes♪

♪The ordinary can be extraordinary♪

♪Watch out for fire late at night♪

♪As long as my heart beats♪

♪I'll only worship light♪

♪Not power♪

♪It's a complicated world♪

♪The youth are born free♪

♪Whoever comes♪

♪The ordinary can be extraordinary♪

♪Watch out for fire late at night♪

♪As long as my heart beats♪

♪I'll only worship light♪

♪Not power♪

♪It's a complicated world♪

♪The youth are born free♪

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