WEBVTT 00:01:39.600 --> 00:01:41.880 =Episode 23= 00:01:41.960 --> 00:01:44.560 (Yesterday's rain remains, a return from bloodshed is all but unlikely. Part 1) 00:01:45.800 --> 00:01:48.040 Let go of me! 00:01:49.680 --> 00:01:50.680 Let me go! 00:01:51.520 --> 00:01:52.520 Let go! 00:01:52.960 --> 00:01:53.960 Let go of me! 00:01:53.960 --> 00:01:54.640 Get out of my way! 00:01:54.640 --> 00:01:56.280 No one is allowed to enter 00:01:56.840 --> 00:01:58.360 until they exit the room. 00:02:05.320 --> 00:02:06.920 If I said you're not allowed to enter, 00:02:07.560 --> 00:02:09.400 you shall stay here. 00:02:09.680 --> 00:02:10.680 If anyone hinders me, 00:02:12.680 --> 00:02:13.960 I'll kill all of them! 00:02:34.520 --> 00:02:35.160 (Lingxiang Hall) 00:02:44.040 --> 00:02:47.600 I'll kill you if you make another move. 00:03:48.640 --> 00:03:49.560 Spare him. 00:03:51.160 --> 00:03:53.800 I'll bear all the consequences. 00:03:55.040 --> 00:03:55.920 You'll bear it? 00:03:56.560 --> 00:03:58.240 What responsibility are you bearing? 00:03:59.040 --> 00:04:00.440 I killed one of your men. 00:04:01.360 --> 00:04:03.080 How would you let me go? 00:04:05.920 --> 00:04:09.720 That man was meant for you to kill. 00:04:10.200 --> 00:04:14.280 I can't believe that useless Lei Sun had a good daughter like you. 00:04:14.800 --> 00:04:15.960 Be prepared. 00:04:16.160 --> 00:04:18.960 You'll come with me to meet the Chancellor tomorrow. 00:05:17.440 --> 00:05:20.000 He's waiting for you. Go inside. 00:05:37.240 --> 00:05:38.080 Sir. 00:05:44.240 --> 00:05:45.440 What brings you here? 00:05:46.320 --> 00:05:47.640 I've killed one of your men. 00:05:47.880 --> 00:05:49.560 So I'm here to atone for my crime. 00:05:50.160 --> 00:05:51.080 How are you going to make it up? 00:05:54.520 --> 00:05:55.800 With myself. 00:06:00.200 --> 00:06:02.000 You need someone 00:06:02.000 --> 00:06:03.280 who can take over the Six Half Hall. 00:06:04.000 --> 00:06:05.840 I can be that person. 00:06:08.840 --> 00:06:11.680 You want to be in charge of the Six Half Hall? 00:06:12.000 --> 00:06:13.320 You're pretty ambitious. 00:06:14.000 --> 00:06:15.600 Are you capable of doing it? 00:06:16.200 --> 00:06:17.840 Martial artists are business-minded. 00:06:18.200 --> 00:06:20.080 I can do what my father did 00:06:20.520 --> 00:06:21.520 for you. 00:06:21.960 --> 00:06:24.120 You're not your father. 00:06:25.840 --> 00:06:27.160 How can you prove 00:06:27.680 --> 00:06:29.680 that you're like your father? 00:06:31.000 --> 00:06:32.360 I'll prove it to you. 00:07:28.640 --> 00:07:30.600 Don't avenge me. 00:07:31.520 --> 00:07:34.760 If you must, 00:07:35.000 --> 00:07:36.800 seek Bai Choufei's help. 00:07:37.920 --> 00:07:38.680 Find him. 00:07:40.160 --> 00:07:40.960 Father. 00:07:41.480 --> 00:07:42.520 Father. 00:07:52.200 --> 00:07:53.360 My lady, 00:07:54.120 --> 00:07:55.840 must you go to River Chu Town? 00:07:56.600 --> 00:07:58.560 The Pili Sect of Jiangnan's influence is complicated. 00:07:58.640 --> 00:08:00.000 It's not something we're familiar with. 00:08:00.400 --> 00:08:02.800 You're not taking anyone with martial arts skills. 00:08:03.000 --> 00:08:04.400 What if they harm you? 00:08:04.400 --> 00:08:05.520 What are you going to do? 00:08:07.000 --> 00:08:09.800 My lady, can't you stay? 00:08:10.720 --> 00:08:11.520 No matter how serious the matter was 00:08:12.760 --> 00:08:14.480 in the past, 00:08:15.920 --> 00:08:17.080 everyone would 00:08:18.400 --> 00:08:19.960 do me a favor, 00:08:21.320 --> 00:08:23.280 because I'm Lei Sun's daughter, 00:08:24.600 --> 00:08:26.560 the Young Lady of the Six Half Hall. 00:08:28.680 --> 00:08:29.640 Now, 00:08:30.480 --> 00:08:32.000 I can only count on myself. 00:08:33.440 --> 00:08:34.920 I must depend on myself. 00:08:36.280 --> 00:08:37.760 In any case, 00:08:37.760 --> 00:08:39.200 you should bring me along. 00:08:39.480 --> 00:08:42.080 At least I can take care of you. 00:08:42.480 --> 00:08:43.320 Don't worry. 00:08:44.840 --> 00:08:46.640 I know what to do about this. 00:08:50.600 --> 00:08:51.400 Mo, 00:08:52.280 --> 00:08:53.680 I need you to do something for me. 00:09:09.160 --> 00:09:11.440 Sir, I hope I didn't disturb you 00:09:11.440 --> 00:09:12.880 by coming without informing you. 00:09:14.960 --> 00:09:16.320 What are you doing here 00:09:16.560 --> 00:09:17.800 instead of attending to your Young Lady? 00:09:17.920 --> 00:09:20.480 I come here with a presumptuous request. 00:09:20.800 --> 00:09:22.440 I hope you can help me. 00:09:23.720 --> 00:09:25.560 Since Chief Elder's demise, 00:09:25.560 --> 00:09:27.120 Young Lady has been filled with worries. 00:09:27.480 --> 00:09:29.040 She gave it a thought for days 00:09:29.200 --> 00:09:31.920 and finally decided to take over the Six Half Hall. 00:09:32.360 --> 00:09:34.080 But she's weak. 00:09:34.200 --> 00:09:36.000 It won't be easy for her 00:09:36.000 --> 00:09:37.160 to manage the Six Half Hall. 00:09:37.360 --> 00:09:39.320 Chief Elder came from the Pili Sect of Jiangnan. 00:09:39.320 --> 00:09:41.320 Young Lady plans to bring their power under control 00:09:41.320 --> 00:09:42.720 and make use of them for the Six Half Hall. 00:09:43.360 --> 00:09:46.120 She's leaving for River Chu Town tomorrow. 00:09:46.320 --> 00:09:47.360 It's going to be a dangerous journey. 00:09:47.480 --> 00:09:49.480 She has no one to trust. 00:09:50.040 --> 00:09:53.040 Mr. Bai, are you willing to go with her? 00:09:57.800 --> 00:09:59.080 What about Di Feijing? 00:09:59.080 --> 00:10:00.880 She wants the First Elder to stay at the Hall. 00:10:01.600 --> 00:10:04.720 She... She's not taking anyone with her. 00:10:04.960 --> 00:10:06.720 Mr. Bai, I know 00:10:06.800 --> 00:10:08.440 you may be from the House of Sunset Drizzle. 00:10:08.440 --> 00:10:10.120 But you treat Young Lady sincerely. 00:10:10.120 --> 00:10:11.360 You're a trustworthy person. 00:10:11.720 --> 00:10:12.920 For her sake, 00:10:13.200 --> 00:10:15.800 can you please do this favor for me? 00:10:39.080 --> 00:10:42.360 Little Rock! Wen Rou! Come out here. 00:10:45.680 --> 00:10:46.800 What is it, Bai? 00:10:48.480 --> 00:10:49.200 Sit there. 00:10:53.160 --> 00:10:54.560 Wen Rou, hurry up. 00:10:56.120 --> 00:10:58.080 Were you looking for me, Cabbage? 00:10:59.360 --> 00:11:00.320 What's the matter? 00:11:00.600 --> 00:11:01.480 Sit there. 00:11:05.200 --> 00:11:06.000 Bai, 00:11:06.360 --> 00:11:07.680 what are you doing? 00:11:07.880 --> 00:11:10.720 I want to draw a portrait of the three of us 00:11:11.160 --> 00:11:12.120 for good luck. 00:11:12.240 --> 00:11:14.480 How is a portrait considered good luck? 00:11:14.920 --> 00:11:17.320 Can you give me a good pose? 00:11:19.480 --> 00:11:20.280 All right. 00:11:22.000 --> 00:11:24.360 Can you smile for a bit? I'm not your debtor. 00:11:32.600 --> 00:11:33.440 Bai, 00:11:34.000 --> 00:11:37.000 it's your first drawing of me. You better draw it nicely. 00:11:37.000 --> 00:11:37.800 Keep quiet. 00:11:39.880 --> 00:11:40.880 Don't move. 00:11:47.600 --> 00:11:48.680 Are you done yet? 00:11:49.400 --> 00:11:50.160 Just wait. 00:11:51.280 --> 00:11:52.720 My face is getting numb from smiling. 00:11:53.720 --> 00:11:54.720 Just bear with it. 00:11:56.680 --> 00:11:57.640 Don't laugh. 00:12:03.000 --> 00:12:03.680 All done. 00:12:05.560 --> 00:12:06.320 Let me see. 00:12:06.520 --> 00:12:07.280 What do you think? 00:12:08.480 --> 00:12:10.680 Bai, didn't you say you would draw the three of us? 00:12:10.680 --> 00:12:12.480 Why are there only the two of us? 00:12:13.040 --> 00:12:14.640 Do you have something to tell us? 00:12:18.000 --> 00:12:18.720 Well. 00:12:19.800 --> 00:12:21.280 I'm leaving the Capital tomorrow. 00:12:21.720 --> 00:12:22.600 When I return, 00:12:22.760 --> 00:12:23.840 I'll draw myself here. 00:12:24.000 --> 00:12:25.160 This is the good luck I mean. 00:12:25.520 --> 00:12:26.720 Where are you going? 00:12:27.160 --> 00:12:28.440 Lei Chun wants to go to River Chu. 00:12:28.840 --> 00:12:30.000 I'm worried she might run into danger. 00:12:30.000 --> 00:12:30.960 So I want to watch over her. 00:12:38.160 --> 00:12:40.120 I know she doesn't have feelings for me. 00:12:41.600 --> 00:12:42.880 But I just want to protect her. 00:12:43.640 --> 00:12:45.000 Since you've already decided, 00:12:46.880 --> 00:12:47.880 just do it. 00:12:49.080 --> 00:12:51.040 I'm relieved to know you'll be with Chun. 00:12:51.320 --> 00:12:53.000 Don't let anyone bully her. 00:12:53.280 --> 00:12:54.080 Also, 00:12:54.160 --> 00:12:55.360 take good care of yourself. 00:12:55.520 --> 00:12:56.520 If you get hurt, 00:12:56.520 --> 00:12:57.160 I'll... 00:12:57.440 --> 00:12:58.680 Me? Getting hurt? 00:12:58.920 --> 00:13:00.120 I'd be the one hurting others. 00:13:00.400 --> 00:13:01.280 He's right. 00:13:01.400 --> 00:13:02.400 Bai, it's a promise then. 00:13:02.520 --> 00:13:03.320 When you return, 00:13:03.320 --> 00:13:04.400 you must fill your portrait here. 00:13:04.560 --> 00:13:05.520 I like this "good luck". 00:13:12.360 --> 00:13:16.440 (Six Half Hall) 00:13:16.480 --> 00:13:18.800 My lady, you must take care of yourself 00:13:18.800 --> 00:13:20.000 and be careful. 00:13:28.720 --> 00:13:33.320 (Bianliang) 00:13:39.560 --> 00:13:42.160 Di, this is far enough. 00:13:42.320 --> 00:13:43.800 Watch the Six Half Hall for me. 00:13:44.640 --> 00:13:46.600 I'll feel assured with you here. 00:13:49.280 --> 00:13:50.440 Take good care of yourself. 00:13:51.640 --> 00:13:52.440 I'll get going, then. 00:14:13.080 --> 00:14:14.960 (Peace) 00:14:25.600 --> 00:14:31.080 (Bianliang) 00:14:39.360 --> 00:14:41.720 Are you going to break my legs again? 00:14:42.320 --> 00:14:44.080 I didn't leave the Capital without telling you this time. 00:14:45.240 --> 00:14:46.760 I came to tell you 00:14:47.080 --> 00:14:48.760 that Wen Rou and I will be waiting for your return. 00:14:49.000 --> 00:14:50.240 If you don't come back, 00:14:50.240 --> 00:14:51.720 we'll go to the ends of the world 00:14:51.880 --> 00:14:52.880 and break your legs. 00:14:55.680 --> 00:14:56.200 ♪With whom do I visit this restaurant?♪ 00:14:56.240 --> 00:14:57.680 This liquor may not be expensive. 00:14:57.680 --> 00:14:59.000 But it's popular. 00:14:59.000 --> 00:15:00.600 It's always sold out before seven every morning. 00:15:00.920 --> 00:15:02.600 I got up early in the morning just to buy it for you. 00:15:02.800 --> 00:15:05.280 Take it as a farewell gift. 00:15:05.320 --> 00:15:06.400 ♪With whom do I ride my horse?♪ 00:15:06.440 --> 00:15:08.560 A liquor for farewell, and now we have to say goodbye. 00:15:09.000 --> 00:15:10.040 Thank you for the liquor. 00:15:10.040 --> 00:15:10.800 ♪The snow has blanched our attire♪ 00:15:10.840 --> 00:15:11.880 But speaking of which, 00:15:12.080 --> 00:15:13.520 since the three of us became friends, 00:15:13.680 --> 00:15:15.040 it's my first time traveling so far. 00:15:15.080 --> 00:15:15.560 ♪In whom can I confide?♪ 00:15:15.840 --> 00:15:18.840 ♪It's hard enough to find a true friend♪ 00:15:18.880 --> 00:15:19.920 I'll wait for your return. 00:15:20.280 --> 00:15:23.920 ♪With whom do I drink?♪ 00:15:24.080 --> 00:15:25.960 Don't worry. I'll set out now. 00:15:26.000 --> 00:15:28.640 ♪And who will tell me chug more?♪ 00:15:29.200 --> 00:15:30.480 ♪Don't tell me♪ 00:15:30.640 --> 00:15:34.160 ♪It's impossible, that sentiments go in a blink of an eye♪ 00:15:34.440 --> 00:15:38.160 ♪That to stay out of it is like an unreachable dream♪ 00:15:38.200 --> 00:15:39.880 ♪I'm glad to have you accompany me on my journey♪ 00:15:39.960 --> 00:15:42.240 ♪Begone, the thick evening mist♪ 00:15:42.360 --> 00:15:45.680 ♪We weathered through the storms♪ 00:15:45.760 --> 00:15:46.760 ♪Don't tell me♪ 00:15:47.000 --> 00:15:50.440 ♪It's impossible, that time will always move on♪ 00:15:50.720 --> 00:15:54.440 ♪That the wish to leave behind a legacy is just a wishful thinking♪ 00:15:54.600 --> 00:15:58.840 ♪I will find it, I will pierce through the layers of fog♪ 00:15:59.120 --> 00:16:03.400 ♪I will not allow my life to be wasted♪ 00:16:06.280 --> 00:16:07.920 (Qinglong Temple) 00:16:44.600 --> 00:16:47.560 (Zhuge Zhengwo) 00:16:50.840 --> 00:16:53.840 Chancellor, Lei Sun was useless, 00:16:53.840 --> 00:16:54.840 and there's nothing to be sorry about his death. 00:16:54.840 --> 00:16:56.200 But Su Mengzhen keeps targeting 00:16:56.200 --> 00:16:57.760 the trade in the north. 00:16:58.360 --> 00:17:00.200 He's going to cause trouble sooner or later. 00:17:00.360 --> 00:17:03.440 It's time to teach them a lesson. 00:17:04.000 --> 00:17:05.000 How? 00:17:06.480 --> 00:17:07.400 Charge them with a crime. 00:17:07.560 --> 00:17:09.600 We'll capture and kill those we should. 00:17:09.880 --> 00:17:12.320 We'll take this chance to eliminate the House of Sunset Drizzle. 00:17:12.680 --> 00:17:13.840 Under what criminal charges? 00:17:28.320 --> 00:17:29.120 Thirteen. 00:17:29.720 --> 00:17:30.960 In your opinion, 00:17:31.400 --> 00:17:34.160 how would you rank 00:17:34.280 --> 00:17:37.120 yourself, Zhuge, and Tianyi? 00:17:37.760 --> 00:17:41.000 I'm not as talented as Zhuge. 00:17:41.000 --> 00:17:43.080 When it comes to formation, I'm not as good as Tianyi. 00:17:43.280 --> 00:17:46.600 In terms of martial arts, neither of them is as good as mine. 00:17:47.640 --> 00:17:48.640 I heard 00:17:49.600 --> 00:17:52.800 Zhuge Zhengwo has returned. 00:17:57.240 --> 00:17:58.800 When he was in the imperial court, 00:17:58.920 --> 00:18:00.520 he always went against me. 00:18:01.640 --> 00:18:04.840 I've been living in peace while he was away for two years. 00:18:06.160 --> 00:18:07.640 Now that he has returned, 00:18:09.480 --> 00:18:11.000 I'm starting to feel troubled again. 00:18:12.320 --> 00:18:14.480 Do you mean to ask Mr. Thirteen 00:18:14.480 --> 00:18:15.920 to kill Zhuge? 00:18:18.280 --> 00:18:21.640 Everyone knows I'm working for the Chancellor. 00:18:21.840 --> 00:18:24.000 If I kill Zhuge, 00:18:24.240 --> 00:18:25.600 the Chancellor will be accused 00:18:25.800 --> 00:18:28.480 of eliminating his opposition. 00:18:30.000 --> 00:18:30.880 Thirteen, 00:18:32.520 --> 00:18:34.040 come and see these words. 00:18:34.920 --> 00:18:36.160 Do they remind you 00:18:36.280 --> 00:18:37.640 of an old friend of yours? 00:18:39.520 --> 00:18:41.240 (Men Should Have Strong Minds And Broad Aspirations) 00:18:43.040 --> 00:18:44.240 Tianyi? 00:18:45.280 --> 00:18:46.040 That's right. 00:18:46.880 --> 00:18:48.920 Wang Xiaoshi is Tianyi's disciple, 00:18:49.760 --> 00:18:52.560 who's also Zhuge's and your martial nephew. 00:18:53.040 --> 00:18:55.280 No matter how skilled Zhuge's martial art is, 00:18:55.920 --> 00:18:58.520 he'd never expect 00:18:58.720 --> 00:19:00.800 his martial nephew to kill him. 00:19:01.120 --> 00:19:03.840 So he's the best person 00:19:04.160 --> 00:19:05.640 to do it. 00:19:07.640 --> 00:19:08.640 Then 00:19:09.640 --> 00:19:10.920 someone from Sunset Drizzle 00:19:11.200 --> 00:19:14.280 has killed the famous Divine Marquis Zhuge. 00:19:14.800 --> 00:19:16.480 I don't need to tell you 00:19:17.040 --> 00:19:18.400 what to do after that, do I? 00:19:18.880 --> 00:19:21.720 You're indeed wise. Please rest assured. 00:19:21.840 --> 00:19:24.760 When that happens, I'll wipe out 00:19:24.760 --> 00:19:26.400 the House of Sunset Drizzle. 00:19:30.560 --> 00:19:31.480 Chancellor, 00:19:32.920 --> 00:19:36.920 how do we get Wang Xiaoshi to kill his martial uncle? 00:19:40.160 --> 00:19:41.400 I'll have everything ready. 00:19:47.400 --> 00:19:51.760 (Men Should Have Strong Minds And Broad Aspirations) 00:19:53.440 --> 00:19:59.640 (Four Virtues) 00:20:01.480 --> 00:20:02.400 Who's there? 00:20:37.360 --> 00:20:39.600 Greetings, Martial Uncle Yuan. 00:20:39.760 --> 00:20:41.280 We've never met before. 00:20:41.640 --> 00:20:43.560 How did you know who I am? 00:20:43.720 --> 00:20:45.640 You used Carefree Sect's martial arts. 00:20:45.760 --> 00:20:46.840 The move is fierce and swift. 00:20:46.840 --> 00:20:49.120 You still carried some killing intent when pulling back. 00:20:49.400 --> 00:20:50.840 So that must be Martial Uncle Yuan. 00:20:52.120 --> 00:20:53.920 Tianyi had taught you well. 00:20:54.280 --> 00:20:55.760 I came here today 00:20:56.360 --> 00:20:58.320 to take you somewhere. 00:20:58.480 --> 00:20:59.880 Since you've come in person, 00:21:00.840 --> 00:21:02.160 I'll go with you. 00:21:02.400 --> 00:21:06.280 You can leave your sword. That place isn't dangerous. 00:21:06.640 --> 00:21:08.560 Even if there is, 00:21:08.880 --> 00:21:10.720 you won't be using it. 00:21:39.320 --> 00:21:40.160 He's here. 00:21:43.360 --> 00:21:46.000 How have you been? 00:21:46.720 --> 00:21:48.920 So my martial uncle has been working for you, Sir. 00:21:49.480 --> 00:21:50.720 It's an honor to meet you, Sir. 00:21:51.320 --> 00:21:53.160 I'm a friend of your martial uncle's. 00:21:53.400 --> 00:21:55.080 He's not considered my subordinate. 00:21:59.160 --> 00:22:00.520 May I know 00:22:00.640 --> 00:22:01.600 why you invited me here today? 00:22:02.280 --> 00:22:04.120 I knew you are literate 00:22:04.480 --> 00:22:05.600 at the calligraphy meeting that day. 00:22:05.600 --> 00:22:06.920 I invited you here today 00:22:06.920 --> 00:22:08.280 so we can admire 00:22:08.280 --> 00:22:10.120 some of the calligraphy works here. 00:22:10.120 --> 00:22:11.560 We can exchange opinions. 00:22:11.920 --> 00:22:12.640 Sure. 00:22:13.040 --> 00:22:13.800 This way, please. 00:22:31.880 --> 00:22:33.080 Your gallery is full of famous works 00:22:33.320 --> 00:22:35.280 from famous artists of hundreds of years. 00:22:37.160 --> 00:22:39.480 I'm very lucky to have seen them today. 00:22:40.360 --> 00:22:41.800 But I prefer your work 00:22:41.800 --> 00:22:43.040 compared to these famous artists. 00:22:43.240 --> 00:22:44.880 You have aggressive strokes. 00:22:45.240 --> 00:22:47.800 Can you write a verse for me? 00:22:47.800 --> 00:22:50.560 I plan to hang it in the middle of this gallery. 00:22:51.840 --> 00:22:53.000 If you don't mind, 00:22:53.000 --> 00:22:54.440 I can write one verse for you. 00:22:54.440 --> 00:22:55.240 That's great. 00:22:56.920 --> 00:22:58.480 But don't hang it. 00:22:59.920 --> 00:23:00.720 This way. 00:23:16.920 --> 00:23:19.200 (High...) 00:23:25.240 --> 00:23:27.200 Why did you pick these words? 00:23:27.240 --> 00:23:27.840 (High Authority) 00:23:27.880 --> 00:23:30.400 A purple ribbon around the waist with a golden seal. 00:23:30.760 --> 00:23:33.320 "High Authority" means someone of high status. 00:23:34.000 --> 00:23:35.600 Giving you these words 00:23:35.800 --> 00:23:37.120 is most appropriate. 00:23:41.440 --> 00:23:43.280 How did you know who I am? 00:23:44.280 --> 00:23:46.840 To have such a place in the Imperial Garden, 00:23:47.200 --> 00:23:49.880 I can see you're not an ordinary person. 00:23:51.440 --> 00:23:53.560 That landscape painting by Li Sixun was kept 00:23:53.880 --> 00:23:55.520 by the previous dynasty. 00:23:56.160 --> 00:23:58.320 His Majesty had granted it to an important official. 00:23:58.520 --> 00:24:00.600 There's only one official in the court 00:24:00.880 --> 00:24:02.440 who has a high status 00:24:03.080 --> 00:24:04.160 and is proficient in painting and calligraphy. 00:24:10.600 --> 00:24:11.600 Greetings, Chancellor Cai. 00:24:12.400 --> 00:24:15.080 You're young and skilled in penmanship and martial arts. 00:24:15.120 --> 00:24:15.680 (Chancellor Cai) 00:24:15.720 --> 00:24:17.520 The successor of Baixu Garden 00:24:17.640 --> 00:24:19.520 is indeed of great talent. 00:24:20.800 --> 00:24:22.040 I've heard 00:24:22.040 --> 00:24:24.240 what Retainment had accomplished 00:24:24.480 --> 00:24:26.120 in the Capital. 00:24:28.120 --> 00:24:29.880 Since you've known me so well, 00:24:30.280 --> 00:24:31.920 I'm sure you've watched me for a while now. 00:24:32.520 --> 00:24:34.120 I guess you didn't invite me here just 00:24:34.760 --> 00:24:36.560 to admire calligraphy. 00:24:37.600 --> 00:24:38.440 Take a seat. 00:24:40.560 --> 00:24:41.720 I asked you here 00:24:42.160 --> 00:24:44.120 to talk about Youqiao Group. 00:24:46.520 --> 00:24:48.160 You've heard of Youqiao Group? 00:24:48.800 --> 00:24:50.120 I pay attention to the martial arts world. 00:24:50.120 --> 00:24:51.880 Of course, I know about Youqiao Group. 00:24:52.240 --> 00:24:53.440 They've been using unscrupulous means 00:24:53.440 --> 00:24:55.680 to divide the interest 00:24:56.120 --> 00:24:57.440 of the martial arts world. 00:24:57.640 --> 00:25:00.440 They've killed so many fellow martial artists. 00:25:00.760 --> 00:25:02.600 If this organization doesn't fall, 00:25:02.920 --> 00:25:05.880 it'll continue bringing disaster to the country and the people. 00:25:06.480 --> 00:25:08.400 We've always wanted to wipe out Youqiao Group. 00:25:09.800 --> 00:25:11.640 But they're well hidden. 00:25:12.320 --> 00:25:13.560 It's hard to know the way of their trades. 00:25:13.560 --> 00:25:16.200 Not only they're well hidden, but they're also very powerful. 00:25:18.520 --> 00:25:20.200 Do you have any information about them? 00:25:21.360 --> 00:25:22.440 I heard 00:25:23.360 --> 00:25:25.000 their leader is Zhuge Zhengwo 00:25:25.880 --> 00:25:29.800 who's famous among the officials and commoners. 00:25:32.440 --> 00:25:35.840 He's also your martial uncle. 00:25:36.480 --> 00:25:37.440 Impossible. 00:25:39.360 --> 00:25:40.720 That's impossible. 00:25:40.800 --> 00:25:41.600 Chancellor, 00:25:42.400 --> 00:25:44.120 I may have not met him, 00:25:44.360 --> 00:25:45.680 but he's a commendable man. 00:25:45.920 --> 00:25:47.160 Even my Master has said 00:25:47.560 --> 00:25:48.720 there are only 00:25:48.720 --> 00:25:50.120 a few upright people 00:25:50.120 --> 00:25:51.040 in this world. 00:25:51.360 --> 00:25:52.560 But Martial Uncle is considered one. 00:25:53.360 --> 00:25:55.120 He's certainly not the leader of Youqiao Group. 00:25:57.560 --> 00:25:59.000 We've only met twice. 00:25:59.000 --> 00:26:00.520 It's reasonable that you don't believe me. 00:26:01.160 --> 00:26:02.080 How about this? 00:26:03.200 --> 00:26:04.760 I'll take you to see someone. 00:26:13.760 --> 00:26:14.720 Get up. 00:26:15.200 --> 00:26:16.440 Thank you, Chancellor. 00:26:20.160 --> 00:26:21.200 Fu Zongshu? 00:26:22.400 --> 00:26:24.760 Mr. Wang, it's been a while. 00:26:25.040 --> 00:26:27.560 Is he the one you want me to meet? 00:26:29.520 --> 00:26:31.200 This scum had committed all sorts of crimes. 00:26:31.480 --> 00:26:32.880 He's one of the Youqiao Group. 00:26:33.000 --> 00:26:35.120 You must not believe a single thing he said. 00:26:35.440 --> 00:26:36.200 I... 00:26:36.200 --> 00:26:37.120 Did I say it wrong? 00:26:37.480 --> 00:26:38.040 Say something! 00:26:38.040 --> 00:26:38.760 You're right. 00:26:39.320 --> 00:26:41.040 It's precisely he's a corrupted official 00:26:41.440 --> 00:26:45.440 that Youqiao Group let him handle their affairs. 00:26:45.640 --> 00:26:47.800 You might as well listen 00:26:48.160 --> 00:26:49.520 to what he has to say. 00:26:50.280 --> 00:26:51.280 Mr. Wang, 00:26:51.640 --> 00:26:53.280 let me explain. 00:26:53.520 --> 00:26:55.200 Listen to my explanation. 00:26:59.240 --> 00:27:02.360 Mr. Wang, you're right about me. 00:27:02.360 --> 00:27:03.440 I'm a corrupted official. 00:27:03.960 --> 00:27:07.240 But I'm only following orders. 00:27:07.440 --> 00:27:09.080 I'm not the mastermind. 00:27:09.800 --> 00:27:12.600 It's your martial uncle, Zhuge Zhengwo. 00:27:12.840 --> 00:27:14.720 My martial uncle is a respectable man. 00:27:14.960 --> 00:27:16.280 Why should I believe you? 00:27:16.520 --> 00:27:18.080 He? A respectable man? 00:27:18.360 --> 00:27:20.840 That scum, Zhuge has deceived everyone. 00:27:21.080 --> 00:27:22.200 He oppresses good citizens. 00:27:22.840 --> 00:27:24.120 The Four Great Constables under his leadership 00:27:24.280 --> 00:27:25.840 may appear honorable and righteous. 00:27:26.000 --> 00:27:28.560 But they frame loyal and upright people. 00:27:28.880 --> 00:27:30.440 Those who supported him climbed the ranks, 00:27:30.720 --> 00:27:32.360 while those who went against him had to live in misery! 00:27:32.800 --> 00:27:35.200 Zhuge spent years trying 00:27:35.200 --> 00:27:36.240 to improve his reputation. 00:27:36.480 --> 00:27:38.720 Everyone thinks he's loyal and righteous. 00:27:38.960 --> 00:27:40.360 But they were deceived by him! 00:27:40.360 --> 00:27:41.280 Nonsense! 00:27:42.240 --> 00:27:43.320 Even if Martial Uncle Zhuge 00:27:43.440 --> 00:27:45.160 is still an official at the imperial court, 00:27:45.160 --> 00:27:46.160 he may not be able to commit what you've said. 00:27:46.360 --> 00:27:48.080 Besides, he has retired for two years. 00:27:48.400 --> 00:27:49.760 No one knows where he is now. 00:27:49.840 --> 00:27:51.880 You must not believe what he said. 00:27:52.120 --> 00:27:53.440 Do you call that retirement? 00:27:53.520 --> 00:27:54.960 That was his means of escaping 00:27:55.080 --> 00:27:57.120 and hiding behind the Youqiao Group 00:27:57.120 --> 00:27:58.080 to manipulate the officials and people! 00:27:58.080 --> 00:27:58.680 You... 00:28:01.360 --> 00:28:03.560 I thought I would have a patron 00:28:03.720 --> 00:28:05.040 if I joined the Youqiao Group. 00:28:05.760 --> 00:28:08.640 Who doesn't like power and wealth? 00:28:09.040 --> 00:28:10.120 So are you saying 00:28:10.760 --> 00:28:12.600 you're moved by your conscience 00:28:12.880 --> 00:28:14.360 and decided to turn over a new leaf? 00:28:14.520 --> 00:28:16.080 If I don't change my ways now, 00:28:16.080 --> 00:28:17.280 I'll lose my life. 00:28:18.160 --> 00:28:19.720 You blew up Lei Sun's firearms. 00:28:20.040 --> 00:28:21.800 Lei Sun was supposed to be responsible for it, 00:28:21.800 --> 00:28:22.840 not me. 00:28:22.840 --> 00:28:24.840 But I didn't expect you'd kill Lei Sun. 00:28:24.840 --> 00:28:26.560 My head is on the chopping board now. 00:28:26.560 --> 00:28:27.960 It's crime punishable by death! 00:28:27.960 --> 00:28:29.240 I can't afford that. 00:28:30.280 --> 00:28:32.760 That's why I risked my life to see Chancellor. 00:28:33.360 --> 00:28:36.800 I hope he'll give me a chance to atone for my crime 00:28:36.800 --> 00:28:37.880 by exposing the main culprit 00:28:38.880 --> 00:28:40.520 and spare my life. 00:28:48.080 --> 00:28:49.960 Martial Uncle Zhuge has been leading the troops to battle. 00:28:50.240 --> 00:28:51.600 Selling firearms to the Liao people 00:28:52.680 --> 00:28:53.920 and losing the battle. 00:28:54.240 --> 00:28:55.640 What does he gain from that? 00:28:56.920 --> 00:28:59.840 Supporting the bandits and using the troops for himself. 00:29:00.600 --> 00:29:03.920 Since the beginning of our dynasty, we've always overlooked martial arts. 00:29:04.040 --> 00:29:06.040 Zhuge may have retired. 00:29:06.760 --> 00:29:08.920 But he's deeply rooted in the army. 00:29:09.800 --> 00:29:13.360 As long as the war doesn't stop, the imperial court will use the troops. 00:29:13.760 --> 00:29:16.160 As long as they use the troops, they'll spend money. 00:29:16.880 --> 00:29:18.800 Then the taxes paid by the people 00:29:19.120 --> 00:29:21.880 will flow into the army. 00:29:23.400 --> 00:29:24.560 Your martial uncle 00:29:25.120 --> 00:29:26.200 is making money 00:29:26.440 --> 00:29:29.600 from the gold circulating in the world. 00:29:48.960 --> 00:29:49.760 Little Rock, 00:29:50.080 --> 00:29:51.040 where did you go? 00:29:51.240 --> 00:29:52.200 I've been searching everywhere for you. 00:29:52.200 --> 00:29:53.320 I'm a little tired today. 00:29:53.600 --> 00:29:54.960 I want to get some rest. 00:29:55.560 --> 00:29:56.080 I... 00:30:01.800 --> 00:30:03.120 What happened to him? 00:30:10.920 --> 00:30:12.600 The gold circulating in the world? 00:30:13.640 --> 00:30:15.080 That's the saying. 00:30:15.360 --> 00:30:16.960 There's even 00:30:17.720 --> 00:30:20.040 someone more powerful behind Fu Zongshu. 00:30:21.440 --> 00:30:22.760 Do you call that retirement? 00:30:23.000 --> 00:30:24.640 That was his means of escaping 00:30:24.640 --> 00:30:26.640 and hiding behind Youqiao Group 00:30:26.640 --> 00:30:27.640 to manipulate the officials and the people! 00:30:29.040 --> 00:30:30.480 Every man has two sides. 00:30:30.840 --> 00:30:32.320 In the face of huge benefits, 00:30:33.320 --> 00:30:35.960 even saints can't help themselves. 00:30:37.320 --> 00:30:39.080 You only heard of Zhuge in the past 00:30:39.440 --> 00:30:41.120 from your master. 00:30:41.680 --> 00:30:43.320 It's been so many years. 00:30:43.320 --> 00:30:44.840 Things have changed a lot, 00:30:45.360 --> 00:30:47.400 let alone a person's heart. 00:30:49.400 --> 00:30:50.880 I may have learned about Martial Uncle Zhuge 00:30:51.160 --> 00:30:52.880 from my Master in person. 00:30:53.200 --> 00:30:54.880 But didn't you learn about Zhuge Zhengwo 00:30:55.000 --> 00:30:56.680 from someone else too? 00:30:57.240 --> 00:30:58.520 If there's evidence, 00:30:58.760 --> 00:30:59.840 please show it. 00:31:00.840 --> 00:31:02.040 Stop wasting your breath. 00:31:06.200 --> 00:31:07.560 (Officials shouting fiercely.) 00:31:07.880 --> 00:31:09.640 (The women crying in so much grief.) 00:31:09.880 --> 00:31:11.840 (Wazi Alley on the outskirts of the Capital) 00:31:12.000 --> 00:31:14.480 (is Zhuge's cronies' territory.) 00:31:15.080 --> 00:31:17.680 (It's better to see for yourself than hear about it.) 00:31:40.720 --> 00:31:43.320 Madam, Wazi Alley is so remote. 00:31:43.400 --> 00:31:44.800 Why is the night market here? 00:31:45.440 --> 00:31:47.160 Just go and stop asking. 00:31:47.160 --> 00:31:48.440 I don't mean anything else. 00:31:48.440 --> 00:31:49.200 I just want to ask... 00:31:50.240 --> 00:31:51.320 Don't ask. 00:32:03.120 --> 00:32:03.800 Mister, 00:32:04.560 --> 00:32:05.920 why is the night market at Wazi Alley different 00:32:05.920 --> 00:32:07.840 from the Capital's night market? 00:32:07.840 --> 00:32:09.120 The difference 00:32:09.600 --> 00:32:11.400 is that Wazi Alley is not prosperous. 00:32:12.320 --> 00:32:14.160 I can't tell if it's poor. 00:32:14.400 --> 00:32:15.560 But everyone here 00:32:15.560 --> 00:32:16.520 looks moody. 00:32:17.760 --> 00:32:19.600 Tomorrow is the middle of the month. 00:32:20.120 --> 00:32:22.960 It's collection day tomorrow. 00:32:23.360 --> 00:32:25.760 Who can be happy about it? 00:32:26.360 --> 00:32:27.960 The imperial court collects taxes in summer and autumn. 00:32:28.280 --> 00:32:29.520 Other levies are publicly listed 00:32:29.680 --> 00:32:30.960 one by one. 00:32:31.360 --> 00:32:32.880 Which levy are 00:32:32.880 --> 00:32:34.040 they collecting? 00:32:34.840 --> 00:32:36.600 Neither. 00:32:37.600 --> 00:32:39.080 It's a private tax. 00:32:39.440 --> 00:32:41.400 Who dares to collect private tax under the Emperor's nose? 00:32:42.320 --> 00:32:43.560 I dare not say. 00:32:43.560 --> 00:32:44.800 So stop asking. 00:32:44.960 --> 00:32:48.080 You should leave quickly if you're not buying anything. 00:32:49.840 --> 00:32:51.120 I should buy something, then. 00:32:51.280 --> 00:32:52.320 So you can make some money. 00:32:53.600 --> 00:32:55.040 I'll buy this one. 00:32:55.200 --> 00:32:56.080 How much is this? 00:32:56.480 --> 00:32:57.960 My apologies. 00:32:58.240 --> 00:32:59.840 I can't sell you this item. 00:33:00.280 --> 00:33:02.760 This is the best item I have. 00:33:03.120 --> 00:33:04.160 It's not only me. 00:33:04.400 --> 00:33:06.040 All the best items 00:33:06.040 --> 00:33:07.600 at the stalls here 00:33:08.440 --> 00:33:10.120 are for that person. 00:33:15.280 --> 00:33:16.120 Are you saying 00:33:16.120 --> 00:33:18.640 it's the man in the carriage who collects private tax? 00:33:19.400 --> 00:33:22.040 Sir! 00:33:22.280 --> 00:33:23.680 Can you help my friend? 00:33:23.920 --> 00:33:25.360 He committed a crime and will be sentenced to death. 00:33:25.360 --> 00:33:26.760 I have no other way 00:33:26.760 --> 00:33:28.360 but to beg you. 00:33:28.760 --> 00:33:31.440 It's not hard to save someone from death row. 00:33:31.840 --> 00:33:32.920 But 00:33:33.320 --> 00:33:34.800 his life doesn't belong to him 00:33:34.960 --> 00:33:37.400 after he's released. 00:33:37.960 --> 00:33:39.080 As long as he can come out, 00:33:39.080 --> 00:33:40.480 his life will be yours, Sir. 00:33:40.960 --> 00:33:43.440 I have some work at the northern border. 00:33:43.560 --> 00:33:45.720 I need someone who could risk their life. 00:33:46.240 --> 00:33:48.320 I can count your friend in. 00:33:48.680 --> 00:33:49.720 But 00:33:50.200 --> 00:33:52.240 if anything bad happened in the north, 00:33:52.480 --> 00:33:54.320 that would be his resting place. 00:33:54.640 --> 00:33:56.480 Not even his remains can be found. 00:33:56.800 --> 00:33:57.880 So do you still want to save him? 00:33:58.280 --> 00:34:00.520 Yes! How long he lives will be up to him 00:34:00.640 --> 00:34:01.520 after he works 00:34:01.520 --> 00:34:02.520 under your command. 00:34:03.280 --> 00:34:05.920 Thank you, Sir! Thank you! 00:34:07.840 --> 00:34:08.640 Thank you, Sir. 00:34:09.400 --> 00:34:10.480 Thank you, Sir! 00:34:10.800 --> 00:34:12.960 Thank you, Sir. 00:34:13.280 --> 00:34:15.560 Thank you, Sir. 00:34:18.600 --> 00:34:20.040 How dare you block our way? 00:34:20.160 --> 00:34:20.920 Do you have a death wish? 00:34:23.360 --> 00:34:24.560 How dare you block my way? 00:34:25.200 --> 00:34:26.360 Do you also have a death wish? 00:34:27.040 --> 00:34:28.960 Who is the one speaking? 00:34:29.840 --> 00:34:31.360 And who's the one in the carriage? 00:34:31.520 --> 00:34:33.920 You may not lose your life for blocking people's way, 00:34:34.240 --> 00:34:37.200 but you may not live if you speak recklessly. 00:34:37.720 --> 00:34:39.160 If I allow you 00:34:39.160 --> 00:34:42.240 to behave recklessly and disregard the law, 00:34:42.720 --> 00:34:44.920 my experience gained from running the Police Office 00:34:45.080 --> 00:34:46.880 would be for nothing. 00:34:47.960 --> 00:34:49.720 So what if you run the Police Office? 00:34:50.120 --> 00:34:52.000 You need a valid reason to bring someone to justice. 00:34:52.240 --> 00:34:54.320 You need to have evidence to sentence others to death. 00:34:54.480 --> 00:34:55.440 Don't tell me 00:34:55.480 --> 00:34:57.000 it's the death penalty 00:34:57.320 --> 00:34:58.640 to buy a liquor jar. 00:34:59.000 --> 00:35:01.600 Have it your way, then. 00:35:01.960 --> 00:35:05.680 I'll do something about this. 00:35:05.680 --> 00:35:08.360 You better be on your toes. 00:35:08.360 --> 00:35:09.480 Thank you for your concern. 00:35:09.720 --> 00:35:10.480 Let's go. 00:35:24.240 --> 00:35:27.680 Thank you, Sir. 00:35:29.480 --> 00:35:31.800 Who's the man inside the carriage? 00:35:32.000 --> 00:35:32.800 Mister, 00:35:33.040 --> 00:35:34.240 you've offended 00:35:34.240 --> 00:35:35.760 the leader of The Four Great Constables, 00:35:35.760 --> 00:35:38.200 one of the Six Panels, Official Heartless. 00:35:38.400 --> 00:35:39.880 You must be careful next time. 00:35:54.520 --> 00:35:55.640 Mister! 00:35:56.240 --> 00:35:57.000 Master Fu, you're here. 00:35:57.000 --> 00:35:58.040 Come and take a seat. 00:36:01.080 --> 00:36:02.960 Liquor as usual? 00:36:03.600 --> 00:36:05.000 I'll order something else. 00:36:05.240 --> 00:36:06.960 I'll have a jar of good-quality Shaoxing wine. 00:36:07.240 --> 00:36:08.360 Make it warm too. 00:36:08.840 --> 00:36:09.880 One salted duck. 00:36:11.320 --> 00:36:12.600 You're spending a lot today. 00:36:13.120 --> 00:36:15.440 I made a fortune from a small task. 00:36:16.400 --> 00:36:17.280 What was it? 00:36:17.680 --> 00:36:18.480 All right. You see... 00:36:19.640 --> 00:36:21.120 I can't tell you this. 00:36:21.120 --> 00:36:22.040 I won't say a word even if you beat me to death. 00:36:22.040 --> 00:36:23.480 Just serve the wine. 00:36:23.920 --> 00:36:25.320 Shun, serve one salted duck! 00:36:26.000 --> 00:36:26.800 Coming right up! 00:36:29.120 --> 00:36:30.000 Please enjoy your meal. 00:36:30.000 --> 00:36:30.640 All right. 00:36:34.960 --> 00:36:35.880 Your wine is here. 00:36:36.480 --> 00:36:37.120 Here you go. 00:36:42.880 --> 00:36:43.600 Try this out. 00:36:49.880 --> 00:36:50.440 Good wine. 00:36:56.520 --> 00:36:57.080 Nice. 00:36:58.880 --> 00:37:01.120 This duck looks delicious. 00:37:16.160 --> 00:37:17.120 The higher-ups have ordered us 00:37:17.640 --> 00:37:20.200 to continue with the act at Wazi Alley for several more days 00:37:20.200 --> 00:37:21.080 as a precaution. 00:37:22.280 --> 00:37:24.320 People who lose themselves over a small success are prone 00:37:24.800 --> 00:37:26.040 to mistakes. 00:37:26.360 --> 00:37:28.120 Find a place to bury him. 00:37:28.400 --> 00:37:29.120 Yes. 00:37:51.280 --> 00:37:53.320 Did you bring the information I want? 00:37:53.960 --> 00:37:55.560 I've been waiting for it for a long time. 00:37:56.040 --> 00:37:58.920 It depends on what you want to know. 00:38:03.040 --> 00:38:04.360 I want to know 00:38:05.720 --> 00:38:07.560 if you're part of the Youqiao Group. 00:38:10.880 --> 00:38:13.360 The Six Half Hall works for the Youqiao Group. 00:38:13.720 --> 00:38:16.440 So I naturally had worked for them. 00:38:17.480 --> 00:38:19.200 Youqiao Group has a strict hierarchy. 00:38:19.200 --> 00:38:22.080 Only people of Fu Zongshu and Chief Elder Lei's position 00:38:22.440 --> 00:38:24.080 are qualified to fill the positions. 00:38:24.520 --> 00:38:26.240 These several positions alone are enough 00:38:26.640 --> 00:38:28.720 to move the whole of the martial arts world. 00:38:28.920 --> 00:38:30.400 Then who's the one 00:38:31.360 --> 00:38:32.440 behind this? 00:38:33.600 --> 00:38:36.240 Wang Xiaoshi, just a reminder. 00:38:36.560 --> 00:38:38.040 To go against Youqiao Group, 00:38:38.400 --> 00:38:40.240 you must pay with your life. 00:38:40.720 --> 00:38:42.080 Not only yours. 00:38:42.400 --> 00:38:44.640 You have to bet the lives 00:38:44.640 --> 00:38:45.880 of everyone you know. 00:38:46.160 --> 00:38:47.680 Their spies are everywhere. 00:38:47.920 --> 00:38:49.400 So are their assassins. 00:38:49.920 --> 00:38:51.280 You won't know 00:38:51.480 --> 00:38:52.720 which of the words you've said 00:38:53.120 --> 00:38:54.600 will reach their ears. 00:38:55.080 --> 00:38:56.240 You won't even know 00:38:56.720 --> 00:38:58.040 if the people around you 00:38:58.960 --> 00:39:00.320 are one of them. 00:39:01.840 --> 00:39:03.240 I've said this before. 00:39:04.400 --> 00:39:07.280 Someone will need to do something about it. 00:39:10.960 --> 00:39:12.680 Since you've investigated this far, 00:39:13.000 --> 00:39:14.640 I'm sure you can guess 00:39:15.360 --> 00:39:17.000 the person behind all these. 00:39:18.160 --> 00:39:19.320 I won't lie in front of Buddha. 00:39:19.840 --> 00:39:21.200 I'll write a word here. 00:39:21.680 --> 00:39:24.680 If it's the same as the one you have in mind, 00:39:26.280 --> 00:39:27.440 that would be him.