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[Go East]

[Episode 15]

You're from the desert,

yet you dare stir up trouble in Changle.

Plus, you're skilled in ventriloquism, mechanisms,

and bewitching people,

and use cruel methods.

You are...

The Faceless.

You know about ventriloquism?

Yuenu.

You're really smart.

How do you know my pet name?

When my master shot that arrow,

your mother was still calling out your pet name.

Yuenu.

Yuenu.

I'll kill you!

I'll kill you!

Behave!

I'm going to kill you!

Wang Kunwu.

Haven't you been

wanting to avenge your buddies?

Tell the Man in White

we won’t let him go!

Don't worry.

Even if you don't look for my master,

he will come to you.

Lock them up and keep a close watch.

They'll come in handy in the future.

-Yes! -Yes!

Go!

Go!

Lady Yuchi.

We've searched forever, but there's no clue.

Why don't we let Shen use his seduction charms?

Ji, get your mind out of the gutter.

How could you think of that?

Keep searching.

Yes!

I've checked this area.

Nothing.

Yuan Mo said

we can't just look at the surface.

We must've missed something.

You're becoming more and more like Yuan Mo.

As for you two,

you've been working with Yuan Mo for so long,

but why are you still full of bad ideas?

Keep searching.

-Yes. -Yes.

What would Yuan Mo think if he were here?

This...

You... You...

This...

Destroying evidence is punishable.

Every second we delay

puts Yuan Mo and Wang

in more danger.

Yes.

If Magistrate Lin asks,

just say I broke it by accident.

Be careful, Ah Shu.

There are stairs.

Be careful.

What's this smell?

This is... Xiao'e's home?

Living here alone

must be tormenting.

What is this?

It should be left behind by Xiao'e.

People who are good with poison

always carry two kinds of medicine.

One is the poison

and the other the antidote.

She hid it so carefully.

It must be the antidote.

But I don't know

what kind of poison it detoxifies.

Why is there only half of each pill left?

What do you think?

Could it be...

-She couldn't bear to eat it? -She couldn't bear to eat it?

[Jingzhao Prefecture]

I'm Yanle Envoy Kang Yunhai.

I'm here to take you home.

You've suffered.

Thank you, My Lord.

-Bravo! -Bravo!

She can't leave!

Mr. Yu.

You came at the right time.

Advisor Yuchi.

You must've found all the evidence.

No.

But we found this.

Does it matter a lot to you?

It's just a canister.

Fine.

Since you don't care,

what's the use of keeping it?

No!

A Yanle citizen committed a crime in Yong!

Take her back to Jingzhao's prison for rigorous interrogation!

-Yes! -Yes!

[Prison]

How do you know

how important this antidote is to me?

Every pill is made

with the dosage decided beforehand.

It won't be too much or too little.

If you took only half a pill,

you'd suffer the pain of incomplete treatment.

Xiao'e.

We found many scratches

in your hideout.

Looks like it's not easy to get this medicine.

You couldn't bear to eat it.

You'd rather endure the pain just to save it

in case of emergency.

I have a condition.

If you agree,

I'll tell you everything I know.

What is it?

Let me out.

Give me freedom.

You don't have to be conflicted.

I'm deeply poisoned.

I'll die soon.

I only

saved up the antidote

to live well in my last days.

[Green Wave Villa]

To think The Faceless is behind

the Red Lotus Society.

The Man in White is really brazen.

His influence has extended to Changle.

Our enemy is right in front of us.

But not only can't we take revenge,

we even became hostages.

But I think

maybe someone can help us.

Qing.

You worked at East Hedge Restaurant in West Market,

right?

Your mother is looking for you.

She has poor eyesight.

Now that you're gone, no one's taking care of her.

As long as you help me,

we'll get you out of here.

Trust me.

Qing.

Qing!

Qing!

You unfilial son.

He seems timid.

I doubt he'd help us.

We have no choice.

We've to take a bet.

The Yuan Mo who banks on his smarts

has fallen to relying on luck

to regain freedom.

Are you criticizing me?

You're from the army,

yet you were defeated by a frail girl.

Aren't you ashamed?

Isn't it pathetic?

Wait.

You really can't move at all?

You really can't move?

What are the symptoms? Does it hurt?

Let me try.

It hurts now!

Y-You felt it?

You really can't move.

Yuan Mo.

I can move eventually.

I was just curious.

I didn't mean anything else.

The amnesty document from Jingzhao Prefecture.

[Amnesty document]

The refugees' issue is very important.

Just this once. Never again.

Can you tell me now?

I'm a Yanle orphan.

My master adopted me since I was little.

Master treated me well.

He bought me puppets

and taught me puppetry.

He was just like family.

I learned fast.

He taught me more and more.

Ventriloquism, mechanisms, poison;

I learned everything.

Finally, one day,

he brought me

in front of a very beautiful vase.

Master.

What is this?

Crawl in.

I thought after I mastered it,

Master would take me to the outside world.

But from that day on,

the vase became my world.

Show me everything you've learned.

I am the Red Lotus Immortal.

Why aren't you kowtowing?

Those who are unfaithful

will be punished by me.

I'm trapped in the vase every day,

working with my master to defraud people and make money.

I'm like a monster who never sees the light of day

and lives in eternal darkness.

Master.

I don't want to enter the vase anymore.

I want to live a good life outside.

Okay, Xiao'e.

You've grown up.

Sit.

Master!

What did you feed me?

From then on,

the excruciating pain tormented me.

It's never-ending

and unbearable.

Master.

Master.

I was wrong.

I... I'll listen to you from now on.

Save me.

Save me.

Eat it and you'll be fine.

This is a gift from Red Lotus Immortal.

Without the Immortal, there won't be this pill.

Understand?

From that moment, I knew

I'd be imprisoned in that vase forever.

Only by helping him defraud others

can I get the antidote.

All these years, I've always wanted to escape.

So I secretly accumulated many antidote pills.

But Chen Xinliang is very cunning.

He'd only be relieved if I swallowed it.

The poison in my body has penetrated into my bone marrow.

It's hopeless.

The antidote only alleviates my pain.

But I can't accept it.

I don't want to die like this.

Xiao'e, tell us

where Yuan Mo and the refugees were taken to.

Green Wave Villa in Lantian County.

Where is that?

A place to trade slaves.

From time to time,

Master would lure the refugees,

especially the young and healthy ones, to the villa

and sell them to buyers.

Since they're undocumented,

once the deal succeeds,

they'll be registered as lowly slaves.

The government won't question it.

Hua, we've to save them right away.

It's useless.

The villa's terrain is dangerous.

There's only one way up.

Even if you sneak in,

they'd have already run away.

Refugees are human too.

They're also protected by Yong.

Yuan Mo and Wang Kunwu

were kidnapped

while trying to save them.

Xiao'e.

Since you know the details of Green Wave Villa,

you must know how to break into it.

Today, a buyer will come stay at Ruyi Pavilion.

I stayed here

to take him to the villa.

When I can move,

I'll kill you.

Yuan Mo.

Wait and see.

Alright, I was just kidding.

I'll put them back.

Can't you take a joke?

I'll put them back.

Why are you

always so serious?

What if we can't get out?

Can't we laugh a bit before we die?

You can die even if you don't laugh.

Aren't you afraid of death?

I'm not.

I can see my buddies then.

Unfortunately,

I haven't had time to avenge them.

Are you scared?

Me?

I'm thinking about my dear Ah Shu.

If anything happens to me,

she'd have to send me off.

She might feel freer.

You have no idea.

Although she seems smart,

actually, she doesn't know how to manage finances.

She always gets hurt easily.

She never says when she's hungry,

and she's not good at cooking.

But I guess she's used to

living alone in the desert.

If you don't take her to eat something delicious,

she will become thinner

and thinner.

Gosh.

When I think about it, I...

I can't die in peace.

Shut up!

I think someone is here.

How is my mother?

If you could go back earlier,

your mother would be fine.

Gosh, Qing.

Are you stupid?

How did you become...

Chen Xinliang's servant?

He saw that I was agile

and smart enough.

So he kept me by his side to serve him.

Sir.

How can I help you?

I want to help you.

How can I help?

Aren't you afraid?

No.

As long as I can see my mother,

I'll do anything.

Okay.

Just one thing.

Get me the antidote.

Okay, wait for me.

Looks like you've won the bet.

[Sifang Pavilion]

Yu, don't worry.

We'll find him.

Calm down.

Ah Shu.

How was it, Hua?

They're back.

The foreign merchants and Green Wave Villa's owner have agreed

to meet in the villa tomorrow morning to trade slaves.

We can use this chance to sneak into the villa

to save Yuan Mo and the rest.

The villa must be heavily guarded.

How can we get in?

The foreign merchants said

the buyers and sellers must wear masks

to prevent divulging their identities.

Do you mean masquerading as someone else?

This is the only way.

Who will go?

I'll go.

With a cartful of silver ingots,

I'll buy them all back!

But the buyers are all foreigners.

If they speak in foreign languages during the deal,

you must know how to speak it.

Can you do it?

I...

I only learned from books.

I can only read and not speak.

I know foreign languages,

but my accent is too strong.

I'll be exposed in a word.

You...

I'll go.

Xiuyi.

You don't...

You don’t have to persuade me.

My East Court people were unfamiliar with the terrain

and made a mistake.

I’m obliged to save him.

But it's too dangerous for you to go alone.

You need someone to assist you.

I'll go with him.

No.

I'll go.

Ah Shu.

I'm from Yanle.

Before I came to Changle,

I was wandering the desert.

I know the languages and customs of different regions.

If anyone makes things difficult for Retainer An,

I can assist him.

Thank you, Ms. Ah Shu.

But how can I put you in danger?

After all, you're not from Sifang Pavilion.

Mr. Yu.

I’m half a Changle citizen since I'm here.

I’m willing to contribute to Changle.

Besides, Yuan Mo helped me

and saved me.

Now it's my turn to save him.

[Green Wave Villa]

Did you get it?

Yes.

Eat it now.

I have to go now.

Okay. Great.

Here.

Aren't you in a hurry to go back?

Why are you still here?

I-I... I'm leaving now.

Wait.

Must you witness me giving him the medicine

and see him swallow it?

I-I-I... No.

I-I-I didn't... m-mean that.

This is not the antidote.

It's poison.

You two are really smart.

Big fat liar.

Black Wind Powder is a very rare poison,

and its antidote is extremely precious.

Even if he wanted to steal it,

how could he get it so soon?

I'd really miss you two.

But unfortunately,

you're of no use to me.

After the deal tomorrow,

I'll send you off.

He was controlled by Chen Xinliang.

He did that to protect himself.

I didn't expect

I would die with you in the end.

You came as promised.

Thank you.

Please.

These buyers don't seem to know each other.

It must be for safety reasons.

The four buyers were contacted separately.

After we go in,

find Wang Kunwu and Yuan Mo first.

Everyone,

the highest bidder will get the goods.

For the same bid,

the one who bids the most overall will get it.

Please check the goods.

My baby!

Let go of my baby!

Or you can buy me too.

Don't separate us.

Scram!

Son! Son!

Please let go of my son!

Let go of my son!

Father!

Father! Father!

You want to die?

Father!

Wait.

Father!

This child looks quite smart.

My master happens to need a personal servant.

You all want it?

Good.

The highest bidder gets it.

I offer 500 wens.

800 wens.

1,000 wens.

I offer 100 strings.

Did I hear it right?

100 strings for one person?

Of course not.

What's the point of all this bidding?

I'm tired.

I want all of them.

Your offer seems

to be against the rules.

You just said

the highest bidder gets it.

You are so rich and generous.

What business are you in?

My master manages maritime trade on Bulu River.

Since it's an upright business,

why did you come here to privately buy slaves?

Because of the many shoals on Bulu River,

the ships can't pass.

Only by purchasing a large number of slaves to pull the ships ashore

can we ensure the trade routes are smooth.

You should know

these are not all I want.

In the future,

we have big deals to do.

So you're a big buyer.

Sorry for the inhospitality.

I have a batch of top-tier goods.

Are you interested?

You have more goods?

Naturally, treasures aren't easily revealed to others.

Please come with me.

Watch these slaves.

Yes.

Red Lotus Society members are cunning.

Young Master An didn't even wear his armor

or bring any detoxifying weapons.

If something happens to him,

what should we do?

If he's all suited up, won't it be obvious he's looking for trouble?

It'll be more dangerous if he's searched.

He should've brought me along.

How can he do it alone...

Is Ah Shu not with him?

Can you stop buzzing?

Ms. Yuchi.

Hasn't my young master been treating you well?

How are you not worried about him?

Would I be here if I weren't?

I've been the legal advisor for so many years.

As long as everything

goes according to our plan,

they'll be safe.

I've known Retainer An for over 20 years.

I'm impressed by him just this time.

I'll wait for another hour.

If there's still no movement,

I'll charge in and destroy this shabby place!

I'll lend you the whip.

Charge in now.

Go.

Here.

What do you mean?

You can only enter alone here.

This is my servant.

Rules are rules.

Wait for me here.

Since you're doing business on Bulu River,

you must be from Yanle.

Yanle people aren't good at sailing ships.

What does Bulu River have to do with them?

I'm from Xiyuan.

There is a saying in Xiyuan.

Jade-colored pine mushrooms are the most expensive...

And the yellow-colored chicken fat are better.

Aren't you taking me to see the top-tier goods?

What you want to see... are your buddies, right?

Ah Shu!

Ah Shu, run!

Run!

An Xiuyi?

Why are you here?

Who else could it be?

Great.

One of you can't move.

The other has walked into the trap.

To think the three talents of Sifang Pavilion

would be gathered in my villa's prison today.

You knew who I was?

My master is omniscient and omnipotent.

He already knew

everything about you.

Who is your master?

The Faceless is behind Red Lotus Society.

His master is the Man in White.

Man in White?

Then Ah Shu...

Ah Shu?

My girl came with you?

Where is she?

Don't worry. She can't escape.

You'll meet Red Lotus Immortal

together soon.

Bastard!

Where's my Ah Shu?

After her!

The plan failed.

Soldiers, listen up!

-Yes! -Yes!

Follow me to attack the villa!

-Yes! -Yes!

Report!

Master.

A large number of soldiers

are charging toward the villa.

Order everyone to retreat immediately.

Take these two who can move.

With them as hostages,

we're fine even if the soldiers barge in.

What are you doing?

I'm not going! Wang Kunwu!

Why are you keeping Wang Kunwu?

Wang Kunwu!

-Hurry up! -Wang Kunwu!

Wang Kunwu!

-Save us! Save us! -Save us! Save us!

Don't be afraid.

I'm here to save you.

-Hurry! -Hurry!

Spare no one!

Kill them all!

Follow me!

-Run! -Run!

Get in!

Get in, everyone!

How dare you run?

Attack!

Close the door.

Why is it silent?

What is this?

What is this?

Oh no. It's tung oil.

They want to burn us to death!

What should we do?

Do something!

They want to burn us to death!

We'll be burnt to death!

Put out the fire!

It's useless to keep this loser.

Qing, send him off.

What are you afraid of?

Useless!

You weren't poisoned!

Wang, this way.

Lead the way.

Yuan Mo.

-Wang Kunwu? -Wang Kunwu?

Tell them to release them.

Release them!

Give me the cane.

You can move now?

You weren't poisoned?

Let them open the door.

Open the door!

Open the door now!

Wang.

I know where the refugees are.

Lead the way.

-This way. -Let’s go.

Stop!

Drop your weapons!

Hurry!

Drop them!

Arrest him!

Where's Ah Shu?

Ah Shu?

Ah Shu!

Ah Shu!

Ah Shu!

Ah Shu!

Yuan Mo!

Ah Shu!

Yuan Mo!

I'm inside!

Ah Shu...

Ah Shu!

Come help!

Young Master, you're injured.

Let me bandage it for you.

It's just a minor injury.

I'll do it myself.

I need to register the refugees later.

I'll do it. Go over there.

Okay.

What's your name?

After registering your name and birthplace,

you may go to the nursing home in the east of the city to rest.

There are food, drinks, and physicians there.

After that...

What should we do after that?

We need to support our families.

Don't worry.

Sifang Pavilion will discuss countermeasures

to help everyone resettle.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Okay, register yourselves.

Thank you.

-Ms. Ah Shu! -Ms. Ah Shu!

Listen to me.

I used to be a refugee.

But now I’m living well in Changle.

So please believe

Yong will be accountable to you.

How is it?

I think they passed out

because they inhaled too much ash.

We'll send them to the hospital right away.

A few with more serious symptoms

have been sent there by carriage.

Okay.

Remember to register them after they wake up.

Yes.

Wait.

It's Black Wind Powder.

Chen Xinliang.

Hua! Go to the woodshed now!

The carriage transporting the injured!

Hurry! Stop him!

Let's go!

According to orders,

all vehicles will be stopped for inspection today.

-Be careful! -Be careful!

Move!

Move!

Come out!

Wang Kunwu!

Watch out!

Black Wind Powder!

Don't act rashly.

Those in the carriage are poisoned with Black Wind Powder.

Just a little more

and even God can't save them.

Drop your weapons and ask them to make way!

Do you want to die with me?

Even if you escape, you have nowhere to go!

The Man in White won't let you off!

You're right.

Man in White...

But I'll never go back with you.

Die!

Your first murder?

My father taught me how to use a knife when I was young.

But it's my first time doing it.

I was wrong.

Chen Xinliang wanted to hurt those refugees.

I was too impatient and acted rashly.

What about before that?

Why were you in that carriage?

Chen Xinliang hurt you.

I was so angry

I wanted to teach him a lesson.

When I went to the area he was being detained,

I saw him sneaking out.

I didn't have time to call for help,

so I rubbed ash on my face

and lied in that carriage.

Ridiculous!

Do you know how dangerous that is?

I'm not afraid.

I just wanted to avenge you!

Does your wound still hurt?

Wipe your face.

Don't take risks alone again.

Do you hear me?

Susu.

So unexpected.

Chen Xinliang committed countless evil deeds.

He should've ended up like this.

Unfortunately,

we didn't get to

ask about the Man in White's whereabouts.

But we really can't blame her.

In that situation...

But birds must leave their traces when they fly by.

I'll ask Xiao'e later

and see if she knows...

Why does Yuchi Hua snore when she's sleeping?

Don't wake my Ah Shu up.

Alright.

She's tired.

Let her sleep.

Why do you care about her?

Don't you

dislike each other?

I disliked you before too.

As if you like me now.

But you know what?

You've really learned well from me.

You didn't even blink when you lied.

How did you think of pretending to be poisoned?

Even I was deceived.

I never believed in

supernatural powers or gods.

Someone must have

entered the Magic Vase to trigger its mechanism in advance.

So when I was examining the Magic Vase,

I held my breath

and didn't inhale the Black Wind Powder.

Fine. fine, you're great.

Why didn't you get away before

being sent to the villa?

You'd been chosen by Red Lotus Society.

I was afraid they might harm you.

You...

For m-me?

Because of my impulsiveness,

I once got my buddies killed.

I can't make the same mistake again.

Fine.

I owe you this time.

Wang Kunwu.

What did you mean by that?

I...

Am I your buddy now?

We're just colleagues.