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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 22=

The heaven and earth

bear witness.

This blood letter is for justice,

waiting for an execution.

Lord Wei,

how did it go?

The situation escalated.

His Majesty had the Bureau question the suspect,

summoning Song Qing and Chu Caiwei to the Palace.

With three ministries hearing this case,

the result will come out soon.

Did the ministers have objections?

With Zhang Feng gone, we need a new Minister of War.

They all

had their candidates.

Princess Pingyang's elopement

could impair the imperial image.

His Majesty hesitated,

but Princess Lin'an's blood letter

shut the ministers up.

His Majesty

had to allow it.

How's

Princess Lin'an?

She's loyal and persistent.

She knelt before the hall

and refused to leave

even when His Majesty ordered her to go.

Why did she

muddle things up in court all of a sudden?

Why involve the Guardians,

raising His Majesty's suspicion?

She and Pingyang were always close.

She was worried about Pingyang and her family.

But she made a wrong move.

Why did His Majesty favor her?

Because she was naive and simple.

She never interfered in state affairs.

But now, she got

involved in the power struggle,

bringing down the Minister of War with a blood letter.

His Majesty didn't say anything,

but he felt offended deep down inside.

He never fully trusts you and might reconsider his decision.

After this incident,

you'll have to tread even more carefully.

Lin'an is so unruly.

Mother,

Father's paranoid.

As the Crown Prince,

I have to learn

to gain his trust.

Is it worth it to lose His Majesty's favor

for that unchaste girl

who eloped with a man?

It is.

She is not unchaste.

She just wanted freedom.

Was that wrong?

Look at her!

What's that attitude?

What's done is done.

She might've been rash to help Pingyang,

but that showed she was caring and loyal.

If you keep blaming her for me, and such words

reach Father and others' ears,

won't I look greedy for power

and heartless?

Pingyang,

are you free now?

(Three Days Later)

Heng Yuan, you're free to go.

Let's go.

No. 3

told me everything.

What are you

going to do next?

By the way,

His Majesty has given his verdict.

Zhang Feng and his son

will be executed

at Jieshikou

in three days.

(Moon Resto)

Greetings, Grand Princess.

You may rise.

Sit.

That case is over.

With Zhang Feng gone,

the Minister of War falls vacant.

It is a key post.

The ministers will fight fiercely over it.

They're having a meeting now.

Let's wait for the news.

Yes.

Your Highness.

Go ahead.

During the meeting,

the ministers nominated their men

for the Minister of War.

They had a heated debate.

What about Lord Wei?

He didn't nominate anyone.

You can't think of anyone for that post?

I'm sorry,

but no, Your Majesty.

In this case,

Mr. Cao,

your candidate will be

the new Minister of War.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Alright.

If that's all, you may leave.

Your Majesty,

there is something else.

Speak.

Copper Gong Xu Qi'an

made great contributions to Princess Pingyang's case.

Please

spare him the death penalty.

I sent the report

to the Cabinet yesterday.

Your Majesty,

the Sangbo Case

hasn't been solved.

It might be

too soon

to spare him.

You polluted my chamber

- with such filth. - I...

How dare you!

Please be appeased.

I'm sorry, Your Majesty.

Look.

- Look at it! - Yes.

- Look over there. - Where?

It's everywhere!

You brought in so much filth!

Didn't I say

- to clean yourself before coming here? - Yes.

Why didn't you remember it?

I'll remember it.

Wipe it! Wipe it clean!

It's dirty here.

I'll wipe it.

Over there!

Wipe it!

Here.

Yes.

Do it!

Yes, yes.

Your Majesty!

Lord Wei took a step back

probably to save your life.

I can never repay you and him

for your great kindness.

But others won't let you go easily.

Do you mean Minister Sun?

I retorted upon him a few times for the Sangbo Case

and broke into the Ministry of Justice.

He's long seen me as an eyesore.

But don't worry.

I'm not a doormat

that he can walk over.

Any news from the East Palace?

Crown Prince didn't attend today's meeting.

Lin'an's blood letter

stirred up a huge storm.

He's keeping a low profile

to bide his time to act.

I heard His Majesty was

mad at Princess Lin'an after what she did.

A princess interfering in state affairs

is the last thing he wants to see.

She meant to uphold justice for her cousin.

Who could've seen that coming?

She should have.

Well,

it's said that when people feel the saddest,

they'll bottle up their feelings,

unable to let them out.

I heard

after that day,

she didn't set foot outside her palace once.

She won't

see you today.

(Shaoyin Palace)

Mr. Xu,

Her Highness won't see you.

Please leave.

I know she's depressed,

but she needs to eat, or she'll collapse.

Please give her this

and tell her

to eat up

and take care.

Have a try.

Give it a go.

And bring this to her, too.

Your Highness,

you haven't eaten anything for days.

It'll impair your health.

Xu Qi'an came all the way to bring you this.

He said

to eat up and take care.

(Shop of Delicacies)

Egg-yolk puffs?

How did he know your favorite food?

He's sweet.

Your Highness,

so many people care about you.

Please have a bite.

I'll leave them here.

(Shop of Delicacies)

Gang,

how has Lin'an been lately?

Your Highness,

she's the same as before,

not eating anything.

Your Highness,

I fear

her pent-up sorrow and depression might

affect her liver and spleen,

causing serious damage.

Instead of taking herbs or medicinal food,

she needs to vent her frustration

and sorrow.

(At the Lantern Festival,)

(the night was bright as the day.)

(In the mist, under the stars,)

(Lin'an and I went boating.)

(I was overjoyed.)

(May we have a wonderful night like tonight every year.)

(From Pingyang.)

May we always be this happy.

Sure.

♪Watching with a smile and swaying sleeves♪

♪I can't help but feel upset♪

Today, we stole a moment of leisure.

How about we indulge for once?

Time awaits no one.

Why waste it?

Let's treat it as a dream,

where we can sing and drink freely.

Lin'an, let's have fun today.

I'm so happy now!

I'm so happy!

So happy!

♪Though this world is bitterly cold♪

♪I only wish for Xu's safety♪

♪Neither joy nor sorrow lingers♪

♪Flowers fall; their fragrance fades♪

♪I pledge my life to you♪

♪To bloom brightly♪

Your Highness, that drawing...

Pingyang used to have it

until it changed hands among others.

When my guest advisor found it,

I bought that drawing.

They all say

you and Princess Lin'an are never close,

but you know she likes savory snacks

such as egg-yolk puffs from the Shop of Delicacies.

You even bought back this drawing

without telling her.

You're smart.

What do you think?

You two are of the same root

growing in separate directions.

The Sangbo Case isn't over yet.

Take care of yourself.

Mother,

I want red bean buns from the Moon Resto!

Forget it.

You're like a red bean bun.

Lingyin,

recite the Three Character Classic.

I've already memorized it.

"People at birth

are naturally good.

Their natures are similar.

- I'm home! - Their habits become different."

- Little one. - Ningyan!

I bought you tasty yogurt.

- Here. - Why not give me more

- housekeeping money? - You're back.

Thanks, Ningyan!

Where's Cijiu?

He's preparing

for the Spring Exam at school.

Lingyue,

what's going on?

Is that all? No meat?

There's no meat because

we've run out of money.

Ningyan, Father, please.

Wait, hold on.

Wait a minute.

Aunt,

I remember we just gave you our salaries.

We need to buy everything for the New Year.

The money from you is

too little to buy anything.

The New Year is still months away.

What's the rush?

I'll give you more money next month.

Alright?

You promised

me and Mother new clothes by next month.

What now?

You don't remember?

I don't.

When did I say that?

I want money.

- Give it to me... - My legs hurt.

I stood all day on duty.

Give me your salaries!

Where is it?

Fine.

You two can only

eat greens in the future!

They're healthy.

I love eating greens.

They're good, right?

Of course!

You know, Uncle,

they're the best.

They're perfect for Fighters like us.

They can nourish and strengthen our bodies.

Besides, green vegetables are

full of dietary fiber.

They can make us stronger.

Yes! Greens are tasty.

I've never found them so delicious.

We'll eat greens for every meal.

Pay for the meat

if you want to eat it.

Agreed?

It's really good!

Eat up.

(Xu Residence)

Eunuch Yang?

Good news, Mr. Xu.

Reward from His Majesty!

Copper Gong Xu Qi'an of the Guardians

solved Princess Pingyang's case

and saved Princess Lin'an's life.

Here's the reward.

1,000 liang of gold.

100 bolts

of silk and satin.

The end.

Thank you, Your Majesty!

Mr. Xu,

congratulations.

Let's go!

Good day, Eunuch Yang.

Come to try our home cooking next time.

I will.

Thanks, guys.

- Good day. - Take care.

Close the gate.

Leave now! There's nothing else to see!

- Go home. - Sorry.

It's real brocade!

(I'm rewarded)

(but not spared the death penalty.)

Father, Mother,

His Majesty rewarded those to Ningyan,

not you two.

Why are you so excited?

Ningyan, it's getting cold.

Have some hot tea

to nourish your body

and keep you warm.

You don't need tea.

You need to put on more layers

to keep the cold air out.

That's the wisest.

Sweetie,

I made this new outfit for you.

When it's cold,

one needs nourishment

more than clothes.

I've taken good care of Ningyan

over the past two decades.

He's grown from a little boy

to a tall, robust,

and outstanding talent

favored by His Majesty and princesses,

right?

Thanks for caring

so much about me.

You're my dearest family.

So?

So?

So?

So the reward

isn't your concern.

I know what to do with it.

Come to think of it,

Aunt's best at housekeeping.

You'll make the best use

of the gold.

Ningyan has a point.

He's right.

We've been living here for over 20 years, right?

I'm sick of it.

Let's buy a new house

in the Inner City.

We'll move there!

Great!

Before that,

let's have a big meal!

I want meat!

I need more protein!

- What would you like? - Two meat buns.

Alright.

One is enough.

Sure, one meat bun for you.

Make it two, please.

Your two meat buns.

Thanks.

What would you like?

Let me see.

You're Xu Xinnian.

Can't you afford a few meat buns?

(A House of Talents) You know

since the Tax Silver Case,

our family has almost gone broke.

We've had so many troubles lately.

Our family probably needs

more money to go through this month.

It's been unsafe outside.

I can barely make any money

by writing or drawing.

A penny saved is a penny earned.

But you can't focus on studying

on an empty stomach.

I'll share my food with you.

No, thanks.

"Studying can lead to success."

I, Xu Xinnian,

will succeed even if I can only eat simple food.

What's wrong, Cijiu?

It's strange.

The Academy doesn't allow strangers in.

But look at those two...

No one is there.

Are you seeing things in hunger, Cijiu?

You need to eat.

Have this sausage.

No, thanks.

They were there just now.

It's empty.

He's Xu Qi'an's brother, Xu Xinnian,

or No. 3.

Luckily, you knew

No. 3's brother, that Guardian,

so that we could find No. 3.

Back then,

without No. 3's help,

I couldn't have

taken revenge for my junior

or

got out of the dungeon so quickly.

This isn't the right time to thank him.

Just now, I sensed

a guest of Qi force lock on us.

It must be Zhao Shou's.

Yes.

Given our identities,

we shouldn't have come to the Yunlu Academy.

No. 3 might get in trouble because of us.

Choose another day then.

Once he leaves here,

we can thank him

from a distance.

You're right.

Real gold!

It's real!

Thank you all

for going here and there to help me.

You've

shared my woe.

Now, it's time

to share my weal,

right?

Ningyan,

you...

Hold on.

Here you go, Chief.

For your wife.

They're too many.

She doesn't need them all.

Grand the pearls to use the powder on her face.

Take them.

It's over the top, really.

I thank you for her.

Thanks for speaking for me

at yesterday's meeting.

Too bad,

the Sangbo Case isn't over yet.

His Majesty hasn't spared your death penalty.

I know.

Someone is targeting me.

That doesn't matter.

What matters is

His Majesty dislikes you.

I'm a mere Copper Gong.

Why is he annoyed with me?

Because of

the Loong.

Calm down. It's fine.

Don't be scared.

The Loong is an Imperial Pet.

It only approaches royalty.

During the investigation

of the Sangbo Case, the Loong

approached you in public.

(Why did it approach me?)

That's not the point.

The point is

how to keep you alive.

What should I do next?

Please enlighten me.

You can only do one thing.

Wait.

At this point,

all the traces have been removed.

When the time is over,

if His Majesty insists on killing you,

I'll

swap you out with someone on death row.

No one will suspect it.

What if

I can seize Zhou Chixiong?

You'll be spared.

(Fort in Yunzhou)

Who's there?

No. 2,

did you catch Zhou Chixiong?

Stop rushing me.

I'm on it.

(Liuyi Fort)

Change shifts.

Go get drinks.

Let's go. Check around.

Drink, guys.

Yes!

Looks like those women

aren't to your taste, Mr. Zhou.

You're lucky.

I robbed a trade caravan earlier today.

They had

a beautiful young woman.

She can entertain you.

Are you

Zhou Chixiong?

Yes.

So you're Zhou Chixiong.

And you're...

Winged Woman?

Don't call me that.

It's cheesy.

Master,

I did well, didn't I?

You sent the message in time.

Are we going to kill him now?

Spare me, please!

I won't kill you.

Someone's waiting for you.

Have a safe trip.

(Five Days Later)

Senior Song, is it me

or is he putting chicken in your censer?

And mushrooms

and various spices?

Be... be quiet.

Just keep watching.

Carry on.

(Chicken Powder)

What's that?

It's extracted from various ingredients.

I call it

chicken powder!

Chicken powder?

It's edible!

Noodles!

Mix them?

Taste it.

Good.

So flavorful!

I used to think

alchemy could only be

used to make tools

and utensils.

Unexpectedly,

it can be used to cook, too.

I'm enlightened!

I was too narrow-minded.

Alchemy can be widely used in life!

Ningyan,

can you teach us this technique?

Of course.

I know plenty of such alchemy skills.

If you want to learn,

I'll teach you all of them.

But...

Equivalent exchange. I know.

I'll do you this favor.

Caiwei, let's go!

Caiwei?

There you are.

Here I am.

We haven't met for days.

You still like turning your back to others.

I'm still attracted to you

even like this.

I'll help you

with what you're going to do later.

I've asked Senior Song to assist me.

Vanish!

And Caiwei.

Vanish!

Now,

only I'm left.

There it is.

No. 3,

I've sent that man to you.

If I need your help in the future,

don't forget to return the favor.

Thank you!

Who are you?

Where am I?

Riding a big bird can make a grand entrance.

Xu Qi'an,

do you also think

I need such a mount?

Senior Yang,

riding a bird is

so not your demeanor.

What should I ride then?

A loong!

It'll make you look stronger.

You'll be

a legend on a loong.

Where can I pick up a loong?

I need to go to the Palace.

Take me there.

You can ask His Majesty.

Knock it off!

Let's go.

That bag!

- Got it. - Let's go!

(Shiqian Gate)

Ningyan,

I came as soon as I got your message.

I waited for hours. What took you so long?

Thanks for coming.

Sorry to trouble you again.

It's fine.

I wasn't able to help you last time.

I hope I can do something for you now.

Do you remember

you promised me a spell book?

Of course.

A promise is a promise.

Thank you, Master.

Oh, I see.

I have new poems at home.

You can comment on them next time.

Sure.

Thank you, Master.

Keep this in mind.

(Yunlu Spells)

With your current rank,

(Heart, Gaze) you can only use simple spells.

To cast a spell, tear out its page

and burn it with your Qi force.

But remember,

you aren't our student.

Don't use this method too often,

or it'll mess up your Qi force

and drain your energy.

I understand.

Thanks, Master.

Put it away now.

What brings you here?

Why did she also come?

What are you doing here?

Where's Senior Yang?

Well, he...

He said if he turned his back to His Majesty,

he'd be beheaded.

He added that he sent us here,

which saved us a lot of time.

He's a mystery,

always turning his back to others

and saying strange things.

- I'm so sick of him! - Me too.

It's even worse lately.

Heaven knows which idiot

told him this line

that he repeated every day.

I had to hold myself back not to kill him!

It wasn't me.

Let's go.

Don't keep His Majesty waiting.

Your Majesty,

the deadline for the Sangbo Case has been reached.

Wei Yuan accused the Ministry of Justice of collusion,

but he hasn't provided any proof yet.

Your Majesty,

he shall be punished.

Seconded.

Please uphold justice

(Li Yulang) and punish him

(Minister of Rites) to clear the innocent's names.

Wei Yuan,

have you solved

the Sangbo Case?

Your Majesty,

Xu Qi'an has seized Zhou Chixiong.

He's

waiting outside the gate.

Send him in.

Send

Xu Qi'an in!

Sinner Xu Qi'an

greets you, Your Majesty.

Where's Zhou Chixiong?

Carry him in.

Your Majesty,

he's that wanted criminal,

former Baihu of the Insignia Guards,

Zhou Chixiong.

♪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♪

♪Sunlight pierces through♪

♪To tell truth from falsehood♪

♪I turn back and find a way out♪

♪Powerful as I may be♪

♪I'm still a common man♪

♪To break this confinement and move forward♪

♪Mastering a distinct skill♪

♪I send away the obstacles♪

♪However grand the smoke and clouds are♪

♪I walk both dark and righteous paths♪

♪I'll hold a court in heaven♪

♪When I take a roll call♪

♪He treats me like an immortal in heaven♪

♪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♪

♪Seeing through the world♪

♪Having fun in the world♪

♪I am just a common man♪

♪Feeling the world and its changes♪

♪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♪

♪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♪

♪A promise is worth more than countless words♪

♪I'm just a common man♪

♪Under the sky♪

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

♪I scribbled♪

♪A few lines♪

♪Which side will win when I wake up♪

♪I'm just a common man♪

♪Under the sky♪

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

♪I scribbled♪

♪A few lines♪

♪Which side will win when I wake up♪

♪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♪

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