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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 26=

Blood shall be shed for 3,000 li.

What did he mean by "Blood shall be shed for 3,000 li"?

What you saw is exactly what I saw.

Blood shall be shed for 3,000 li.

He ended up dead at a barren hill outside the capital.

I think he was robbed and killed.

War has never ceased in the North.

The Dafeng's suffered a series of defeats.

Blood shall be shed for 3,000 li.

I can't believe I didn't hear of this huge matter.

It's bad.

It's too serious.

I'll tell Lord Wei at once.

Hold on.

Bring him along.

Thanks.

Lord Wei!

Xu Qi'an, how dare you

come up without permission.

Lord Wei, I have an urgent matter to report.

You have a cup of tea's time.

Yes.

What happened?

Enough is enough.

If you keep at it,

everyone in the Dafeng

will know we're here within three days.

Hold yourself back, please?

My Charm Spell had never failed.

How come it didn't work

on Mr. Xu?

Ordinary men might be enchanted by you,

but not him.

(Chuzhou)

Blood shall be shed for 3,000 li.

(Devotion to Duty)

Do you mean Duke Zhenbei, who guards Chuzhou,

lied about the war situation?

That wouldn't be strange.

The strange thing is

if Duke Zhenbei did lie about it,

why didn't we receive any tip-offs?

After the New Year, I sent most scouts

to the northeast.

Few were left in the North.

Duke Zhenbei keeps Chuzhou under airtight surveillance.

Information from there is always scarce.

If he kept this matter secret,

the court

would be unlikely to know.

(Scouts were sent to the northeast.)

(What's Lord Wei up to?)

What do you think

we should do?

It's no longer your concern.

I'm going to the Palace.

Rou,

bring him along.

We're going to the Palace.

Yes.

Master, are you saying someone powerful is behind Mr. Xu?

I'm not sure,

but his black saber is a rarity.

Also,

a mere Silver Gong like him

was able to take my spear.

I'm sure Xu Qi'an's more than he lets on.

You're too naive

to enchant him with your spell.

If he's as good as you say,

why not tell him about my matter?

We need to prioritize things.

Besides,

I don't trust him enough

to bring up your matter.

Are you assessing his personality and character?

So?

Do you like him?

This is it.

(Xu Mansion)

Greetings, ladies.

Who are you here for?

Xu Qi'an.

I'm here

not to argue with all of you.

The war situation in the North is critical.

Kui's gathered troops to launch attacks.

(Chu Xianglong) War is imminent.

(Duke Zhenbei's Deputy) That's why

we're asking for 300,000 liang

and 250,000 dan of provisions and fodder

to meet

the army's urgent needs.

Your Majesty,

in the 36th year of Yuanjing,

Jiangzhou was flooded.

Jingzhou suffered droughts.

Jiingzhou had locust plagues.

The court sent them relief several times.

Yuzhou and Zhangzhou, the two granaries of the state,

barely have any grains left.

We have no more for the army.

Why not gather them from the prefectures?

Objection.

Your Majesty,

even if they could be

delivered by water from the prefectures,

it'd cost a lot of manpower, time,

and supplies on the way.

By the time they reached Chuzhou,

the provisions left would be less than half.

It's

not too wise.

Your Majesty,

I have an idea.

We can add a temporary corvee,

the delivery corvee,

ordering civilians to deliver the provisions.

That way,

they'll be sent to the border in full,

and

it'll save us a lot on delivery costs.

Your Majesty, you rule with benevolence

and care about the people.

The spring plowing now

is the busiest time of the year.

Our people can't handle extra corvee.

Besides,

after last year's natural disasters,

they barely had extra grains left.

Such corvee would make things worse,

driving them to death.

It'd ruin the state and the people!

You shall die, Mr. Cao!

You...

Prime Minister Wang puts the people first.

That's admirable.

But what about those in Chuzhou?

Aren't they

also the people of the Dafeng?

Your Majesty,

you probably don't know.

Kui's breaking in in full fury.

They've started several fierce battles before the New Year.

Thanks to Duke's gallantry and strategies,

we've held all the trumps,

but now,

our troops are exhausted.

Please, Your Majesty,

send over their provisions and pay soon

to show all the soldiers

the court

didn't forget their merits.

Please be benevolent, Your Majesty.

Give this matter

further thought.

(Self-restrained and Virtuous)

Mr. Wei,

as a great strategist,

what do you think?

Thanks.

Ningyan should be back soon.

Please wait a minute.

Sorry for troubling you.

Lingyue!

Lingyue.

I meant to bathe just now.

Where did Ningyan put the soap?

Go back to your room.

I'll bring it to you.

You've got visitors?

Hold on, Miss.

Is he

your...

second brother?

Yes, he's Xu Xinnian.

Xu Qi'an's cousin, Xu Xinnian?

A student at the Yunlu Academy?

Correct.

You see, the Spring Exam is near.

I've been too busy studying at school

to see you.

How about you go to see my brother?

Miss?

I'm fine.

You may leave.

He wasn't studying at school.

He lied to avoid us.

To think you did your best to help him.

Men are alike!

Master!

Where are you going, Master?

Excuse me.

Where's Xu Xinnian?

Over there.

Thanks.

Who are you?

Lingyue,

leave the soap on the stand.

I'll get it myself.

Lingyue, you...

Who are you?

Y-Y-You...!

How did you get in?

Get out!

Who exactly are you?

Out!

- Help! - Shut up!

Assassin!

What are you doing?

Your Majesty,

in times of peace,

military households live on military farms.

In times of war,

the army needs supplies from the court.

That's the norm.

However,

before we go further,

I have something else to report.

What is it?

When my Copper Gong

saw some civilians

fight to death outside the capital,

he ordered them to stop,

but the group with more members

didn't listen.

They killed a man in their way

and ran away.

The victim yelled before death,

"The North is in danger!"

It is indeed.

Kui's been

robbing and killing the locals everywhere

to start a war.

- That's why they... - That's why

"blood shall be shed for 3,000 li"

in the North because of Kui.

General Chu,

do you think

you can cover that up

by calling it robbing and killing?

Wei Yuan,

what do you mean

by "blood shall be shed for 3,000 li"?

Your Majesty,

that's sheer nonsense!

Shut up.

Do you have any proof?

Your Majesty,

I brought over the victim.

His body is outside the gate.

You may have a coroner check it.

The victim

was from the North.

Saying the North is in danger based on one body?

Lord Wei, you're...

Do an autopsy.

Do it!

Yes.

Summon those of the Bureau

for questioning.

The rest of you,

wait outside.

You,

hang back.

What are you doing?

Shhh!

Help!

Shut it!

Who exactly are you, Miss?

I don't know you at all.

May I get dressed first?

"Miss"?

You don't know me?

I swear I don't!

Xu Xinnian, you liar!

Are you going back on your word?

Who... who are you?

What's going on?

Looks like Xinnian is

in her debt,

but he pretends he doesn't know her.

Xinnian has grown up.

That's good news, Uncle.

Not exactly.

I think

he tries to deny it.

He's getting mad at her.

But

he's matured, indeed.

He's making a mistake.

He can't deny such a thing.

Denying it?

Lying?

Some scholar he is.

Why did they stop talking?

Mr. Xu,

you're back.

Yes, I am.

Why are you here?

Master and I came to see you.

Is the girl inside...?

Oh no.

Wait and see.

You liar

must pay the price.

What are you doing here?

Lord Wei,

is that

all true?

Minister,

do you think I was joking?

I wouldn't dare.

But

if such bloodshed

is true,

how many people in the North will die?

The Guardians' scouts are everywhere.

How come we didn't hear a word?

His Majesty orders you

to go back to his study.

After you, Lord Wei.

Your Majesty,

I've checked Chu Xianglong

with the Gazing Spell.

He didn't lie.

Every word he said is true.

Thanks, Song Qing.

Lord Wei, who told you such a lie?

His Majesty almost doubted the Duke.

I don't think

the Duke ever offended you, Lord Wei.

Your Majesty,

it concerns national security.

What he said might be true,

but the situation in the North

might be not.

Lord Wei,

what makes you say so?

Your Majesty,

Lord Wei has a point.

We can't be more careful

about national security.

We must check it thoroughly.

How?

Keep gathering provisions and money

to deliver to Chuzhou

while sending a team led by an imperial envoy

to go along to investigate everything.

Seconded.

Seconded.

Seconded.

Seconded.

He doesn't know you.

That's right.

You also lied to me.

You'll pay a higher price for that.

The truth is

my brother studies at the Yunlu Academy.

He's the most orthodox scholar.

Also, he's...

Get to the point!

Yes, I'm getting there.

The point is

his career.

His career?

Yes. Think about it.

As a student at the Yunlu Academy,

my brother's outstanding.

He'll take office in the court

to serve the people.

If the ill-willed found out

he had connections with various forces

and used that against him,

how could he devote himself to the people's welfare?

You know the official circles, right?

Well...

Well...

That said,

I helped him, didn't I?

You did, so he asked me to return the favor.

He's only

a humble student.

What could he do?

You have no idea how he begged me in tears,

saying he owed you so much,

but he couldn't see you

or do anything for you.

He was an animal!

Look,

he even gave me the Jade Mirror

so that I'd give it my all to help you.

But what did you do?

You beat him up before he could explain.

I feel bad for him.

I didn't know

No. 3 was so thoughtful.

Son, hang in there!

We're almost there.

Me neither.

You seem to know a lot about the Realm Sect.

Of course.

I always handle No. 3's work in the capital.

I have no choice.

An elder brother is like a father.

I ought to

help him.

Alright.

Now, I understand what No. 3 meant.

Su Su.

Su Su!

You're in someone else's bed again.

Pay him!

Sorry for

my abrupt visit today.

Good day.

Take care. Bye.

Let's go.

I'll give your money to him.

Master, what about my matter?

(Modest and Curious)

How could I bring it up?

I had helped No. 3 before,

but I beat him just now.

We're even.

How could I ask him for help?

Don't worry.

I'll figure something out to help you.

Alright?

But we don't know others in the capital.

Who'll go to the Ministry of Personnel to check it?

If all else fails,

we'll break into that place

in the dead of the night.

Be realistic, Master.

We're in the capital.

What you did in Yunzhou won't work here!

I can easily get into the Ministry of Personnel.

Why do you want to go there?

(Sanjiu Clinic)

Father...

You woke up!

- Lingyue. - You're awake.

Finally, you're awake, Xinnian.

Great!

You're in a clinic.

The physician has examined you.

Do you still feel unwell?

Father, Lingyue,

turn around. Don't look at me!

It's rude.

Turn around!

Sure, sure.

Come on. We're family.

How fussy!

Father,

when you took me here,

did you put clothes on me?

You were dying. I couldn't care about other things.

Hadn't I taken you here in time,

would you have woken up so quickly?

The physician said

you caught a mild cold on the way here.

One dose of decoction would cure you.

So...

did anyone

see my face?

The physician of the clinic outside our house wasn't there.

We walked down a street and two lanes to find this place.

I think,

perhaps

everyone

might've seen it.

Xinnian!

Xinnian!

- Xinnian! - Xinnian!

Help!

He passed out again!

He fainted again!

Send a team to the North

to investigate the bloodshed?

It's a vital task.

His Majesty hasn't decided

on the Lead Investigator.

Will it be me?

You're a mere Silver Gong.

The Lead Investigator shall head tri-ministries in the joint investigation.

You aren't qualified for that post yet.

Yes, of course.

Tell me about it.

How's Li Miaozhen doing?

She's fine and well-adapted to the capital.

Listen,

given her sensitive identity,

she can't stay for too long.

Find a way to send her out.

Well...

That might be difficult.

How so?

She's here to investigate something.

She won't leave

before finding out the truth.

Back then, I was eager to get to the bottom

of the bloodshed.

I promised

to give her a hand.

What

did you promise her?

Take a seat.

We want to go there for Su Su's father.

But why the Ministry of Personnel?

Su Su's father is Su Hang,

a Presented Scholar from the 29th year of Zhende.

Later, in the 14th year of Yuanjing,

he rose to the Imperial Diarist in the capital.

Then he disappeared. We don't know

whether he's alive or dead.

We haven't heard from him

for over two decades.

And you think

since he had gone to his post here,

the Personnel must have his records.

Go to the Personnel?

I should be punished

for not reporting it to you.

Never mind.

News about the bloodshed for that

is an equivalent exchange.

You're wise, Lord Wei.

But I'm not powerful enough

to enter the Personnel's archive.

Thankfully, we have you.

You're sophisticated.

It's easy for you

to get us in.

I promise you.

Once it's done,

I'll send her out at once.

The Guardians

don't have access to the Personnel.

Besides,

it's Wang Zhenwen's ministry.

It's even harder for us to get in.

But

if it's just to check some files,

you don't need to go there yourself.

I know someone

who can help you.

Who is it?

Your brother,

Xu Xinnian.

Cijiu,

I've repaired the windows.

Would you

like to take a look?

Xinnian,

look.

I made you a new robe

with your favorite cloud pattern.

How about

you try it on?

Yes, try it on.

Put it on.

Try it on.

Xinnian!

Xinnian!

Xinnian!

I heard you were taken to the clinic.

Were you sick?

He's fine.

He's perfectly healthy.

Right?

Are you sure you're fine?

Worry not, Mother.

As fragile as he seems,

he's always been healthy.

He's studying hard, though,

so he feels tired sometimes.

Right, Xinnian?

I'm glad you're fine.

I made lotus seed soup for you.

Have some. Move these to the side.

Stop. Take a break.

Eat up.

Is he stressed out?

My son is still studying.

With your talent,

you'll come out on top

in this year's Spring Exam.

But you know,

work hard, play hard.

That's how we should live.

Why not

take today off

to rest

and relax?

Aren't you going to

cook other food in the kitchen?

- Go ahead. - That can wait.

Just go!

He's under too much pressure.

I want to comfort him.

Just go cooking.

He needs to eat.

Xinnian,

you know what?

I just heard something fun in the street.

There was

a young man

who suddenly fell ill.

He...

He was

naked

and carried through the streets.

They said he looked

quite handsome.

I... I had a bet with my friends

on if he'd

show his face

in the streets again.

Isn't it funny?

Is it?

Is it not?

So funny!

He was naked...

(Bright and Sunny)

Isn't it funny?

Mother,

stop making things worse.

Did I?

How come?

What did I do?

Whose things?

I did nothing wrong.

Pingzhi, how did I...? Wait...

I...

What did I do?

(Xu Mansion)

Cijiu!

Cijiu!

I'm coming in.

Cijiu?

Where's he?

Is he not back yet?

Cijiu,

what are you doing here?

What do you want?

You sound energetic.

That's a relief.

I picked up fine herbs

for you

to nourish your body.

Cijiu,

I'd appreciate it

if you could do me a favor.

Go to the Personnel?

Yes, that's right.

If a Guardian like you can't get in,

what can I do?

I asked Lord Wei the same thing,

but he said if I came to you,

you'd know what to do.

You're lying.

The honorable Lord Wei wouldn't...

What's up?

What's on your mind?

Nothing.

Cijiu,

don't keep it from me.

If you have an idea,

that'll be greatly helpful.

Keep thinking.

Think hard.

It's not that I refuse to help you.

Actually,

one of my friends might be able to help,

but...

but...

this person might not want to see me.

Give it a go.

You won't know if you don't try.

Have a try.

Try it, please!

I'll think about it.

Yes, you do that.

Relax. I'll massage you.

Over here.

Easy!

So

Lin'an is on her way back.

Yes.

Hearing that Xu Qi'an died,

she made sure Duchess Yu was fine

and rode back immediately.

However...

What's wrong?

Princess Lin'an took the wrong path

in haste.

She could've taken the main road

and arrived in three days,

but she strayed into the Dark Forest

to take a shortcut.

Bandits were all over that place.

To protect Her Highness,

we contacted local authorities in secret

and wiped out

all those bandits.

As soon as

she got out,

she ended up in the Sand Col

in the desert.

After trekking for hours,

she almost fainted due to dehydration.

We had to

show up

as members of a trade caravan

to save her life.

You had us protect her covertly,

but we failed

and showed ourselves.

I should be punished.

It must've been tough.

Where is she now?

♪Light fur coats and shirts♪

♪Have taken away♪

♪A little warmth of me♪

Your Highness, if you don't mind,

I will

be your friend in the future.

♪I sigh alone, with my eyes lowered♪

♪The long dream came to a halt again♪

Please hurry up, sir.

(Talk)

"Let's the Meixi Bridge talk at."

What's that?

"Let's talk at the Meixi Bridge."

(Let's talk at the Meixi Bridge.)

Cijiu, what are the lanterns for?

They're the signals we use

to send messages.

If my friend wants to come,

we'll meet at the Meixi Bridge the next day.

Signals?

How mysterious.

Who is this person?

You'll know tomorrow.

(Meixi Lake)

(Meixi Lake)

Cijiu,

it's passed the agreed time.

I don't think your friend will come.

Hold on.

My friend must've caught up with something.

Isn't it hot here?

Have some watermelon.

Stop it.

It's rude.

I'd like one more piece, sir.

Sure.

- This one is sweet. - I'll take all of them.

Sir,

thanks for taking care of me these days.

If you need help in the future,

you'll find me at the Lake Villa in the capital.

It's nothing.

Miss,

don't you have things to attend to?

Go ahead.

Thanks.

(Good Harvests)

Guys,

come out now.

Her Highness has arrived safely.

Good job,

everyone.

Let's go to the Palace to claim rewards.

Great!

More liquor, sir.

Coming.

Enjoy.

Thanks.

Do you like the food?

It's great!

Where are we going next?

To the brothel!

Sir, you haven't paid for the drinks.

How dare you!

Let's go.

Didn't you forget something?

Pay up.

Do you know who I am?

Behave yourself

and go away!

Or...

How dare you assault an officer in public!

Never mind.

Miss, the drinks are on the house.

My treat.

I'll say it one last time.

Pay up.

You're doomed!

Guards,

seize her!

They're wanted criminals.

Seize them! Go!

Boring.

(Treasure Sect)

Sorry, we failed to recognize you.

Please forgive us

and spare us!

Get lost.

Hold on.

Pay up.

Scram!

We broke your furniture.

Is it enough to pay for your loss?

Yes, more than enough.

Thank you, Miss.

Thank you, sir.

Thanks.

Thank you.

You're good.

So are you.

Too bad, so much fine liquor

got wasted for nothing.

Cijiu,

it's been almost six hours.

Shall we keep waiting?

Yes.

Sir, I'd like two pieces.

Sure.

I thought you wouldn't eat it.

Stop lying.

Eat your melon.

I am.

Sir,

two more, please.

It's too hot, isn't it?

Slow down. Don't choke on it.

Give me two more.

Cijiu,

it's been another four hours.

We can't keep waiting.

Or my stomach will explode.

I don't think your friend will come.

I guess that person doesn't want to see me.

Who exactly is it?

When I used to set off lanterns from home,

my friend would come the next day.

I never got stood up once.

But now...

"Two sticks of grass stay firmly together.

Yet two hearts

can't be as firm."

Indeed.

Your friend stood you up without prior notice.

How mean.

Hold on.

You set off lanterns from home.

Which home?

Right.

We've moved.

It's not that my friend refuses to see me.

It's not, right?

Come on.

Let's go.

It's a long trip, Your Highness.

Going back alone is too dangerous.

(Xu Residence)

(Xu Qi'an died.)

(He's dead!)

(I have to see him one last time.)

(Xu Qi'an,)

(wait for me.)

(That's an order!)

Miss, are you

looking for someone?

The Xu Family moved away a long time ago.

(Meixi Bridge)

Cijiu,

aren't they a bit over the top?

It's windy tonight.

We'll succeed in this way.

Hold the thread.

Don't let it go. I'm almost done.

Don't you trust your brother?

I trust you the least.

If so, ask your father to do this.

Xu Qi'an...!

♪Thankfully, you came as the autumn wind♪

♪Turning my frown upside down♪

♪With you, what is there to fear♪

♪Let troubles come my way♪

♪With you, I'll find peace♪

♪Though this world is bitterly cold♪

♪I only wish for Xu's safety♪

♪Neither joy nor sorrow lingers♪

♪Petals fell; the fragrance lingers♪

♪I pledge my life to you♪

♪To bloom brightly♪

♪The thoughts linger♪

♪Watching with a smile and swaying sleeves♪

♪I can't help but feel upset♪

♪Light fur coats and shirts♪

♪Have taken away♪

♪A little warmth of me♪

♪Brings whom to my side♪

♪No need to cry to soothe me♪

♪I sigh alone, with my eyes lowered♪

♪The long dream came to a halt again♪

♪Thankfully, you came as the autumn wind♪

♪Turning my frown upside down♪

♪With you, what is there to fear♪

♪Let troubles come my way♪

♪With you, I'll find peace♪

♪Though this world is bitterly cold♪

♪I only wish for Xu's safety♪

♪Neither joy nor sorrow lingers♪

♪Petals fell; the fragrance lingers♪

♪I pledge my life to you♪

♪To bloom brightly♪

♪Thankfully, you came as the autumn wind♪

♪Turning my frown upside down♪

♪With you, what is there to fear♪

♪Let troubles come my way♪

♪With you, I'll find peace♪

♪Though this world is bitterly cold♪

♪I only wish for Xu's safety♪

♪Neither joy nor sorrow lingers♪

♪Petals fell; the fragrance lingers♪

♪I pledge my life to you♪

♪To bloom brightly♪

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