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[Go East]

[Episode 20]

Yuan Mo.

What are we looking for?

What’s in

Wispy Pavilion?

Wormwood.

I’m looking for wormwood.

How could there be wormwood here?

Of course there isn't.

Because the wormwood is in the ledger.

Are you dumb?

Who'd record poison purchase in the ledger?

Look.

This is the price of cabbage

after Duan came.

This is the previous one.

It only cost a few more wens per 500 g.

Is that a lot?

You might be unaware of

how much ingredients a restaurant need.

Look at the purchase volume.

So much cabbage every half a month?

That means it's a lot more expensive.

Yes.

Not only that,

but also these fish and chicken.

They're all more expensive

since Duan came.

It means he distributed the cost of wormwood

evenly across the ingredients.

But how did he transport

wormwood in?

We'll know once we check his purchase book.

Nothing suspicious.

They're all common ingredients of restaurants.

Common ingredients?

What are you looking for now?

I know.

Wispy Pavilion is a restaurant.

So naturally,

we looked for clues in the ingredients

Wispy Pavilion bought.

But what if the wormwood

wasn't sneaked into the ingredients?

Besides ingredients,

there are also consumables

like bowls, utensils, tables, and stools.

25 kg of Luffa pulp?

It'd last beyond ten years.

Isn't Luffa food?

After Luffa's dried,

it can be used to wash dishes

or package valuable and fragile things.

Did Duan wrap the wormwood

in the Luffa pulp to bring it into Wispy Pavilion?

This is so beautiful.

Yes, so cute.

Wispy Pavilion's Luffa pulp

[Eight Treasures Shop]

is bought from this shop.

If you alert them,

Yuchi Hua and I will

intercept them outside.

If anything's off,

get out immediately.

Don't act recklessly.

Don't worry.

Let's go.

Manager.

I heard you have good stuff here.

Why are there so little?

Aren't these enough?

If you want more,

[Manager Liang]

we have more in our warehouse.

See what you want.

Luffa pulp.

It's all in front of you.

Our Luffa pulp

is dried using Yanping’s Luffa.

Top quality.

Quality doesn't matter.

What matters is we want a lot.

25 kg.

Sir, you want so much?

Can you use them all?

It depends on how I use them.

How'll you use it?

We'll use it however Duan does.

Sir.

Do you know Duan?

Cut the crap.

Duan recommended us.

But Duan

hasn't shown up for a long time.

He must've bought too much last time,

so it's enough for a while.

We want to buy more.

Do you have it or not?

Wispy Pavilion's been closed down.

How do you dare buy goods now?

Jingzhao Prefecture can shut Wispy Pavilion down,

but can it restrain all of Changle's nobles?

Sorry for

not recognizing you.

Cut the crap.

Let's check your goods.

Please come in with me.

Why haven't they come out yet?

Let's go in.

Oh no.

Look.

Where are you taking us?

Since you want a lot,

we need to get it from the warehouse.

How far is it?

Not very far.

What's wrong?

Are you in a hurry to use it yourself?

Of course, I can't wait.

That's it.

What should we do now?

Manager.

Are you kidding me?

Is this a warehouse?

Go down and have a look.

Guys, welcome the guests!

What are you doing?

Duan

wouldn't recommend strangers to me.

You two can only be

the government's hunting dogs.

Stay away. Stay away!

Stay away!

Don't be afraid. I'll protect you.

Back off!

Stay away!

Don't be afraid.

You ignorant imbeciles!

Do you know who we are?

How dare you!

I'm sorry.

Who are you?

Wispy Pavilion was raided,

yet we can still buy goods now.

Rack your dumb brains.

Who could've such guts?

Judging from your accent,

you're Yanle's...

nobles?

You're right.

Not only are we Yanle's nobles,

on behalf of Kang Yunhai,

I'd like to greet everyone.

Kang Yunhai.

Could it be that Yanle Embassy wants to

get involved in the wormwood business?

Seriously?

Playing so big.

This is Yong territory.

It’s exactly because it’s Yong territory

that your business

is easier to do when Yanle Embassy backs you.

In your shop,

I've already told you that

even Jingzhao Prefecture can't do anything to us.

Who would've thought that

you thieves would

brazenly wave weapons at us.

Are you all crazy?

Hurry up.

Put them away.

Put them down.

We're friends.

These are all regular procedures.

Please don't mind it.

You're wise.

This is how business should be done.

Let's check the goods.

Please.

Alright. Dismiss.

Get back to your work.

I sell these to Duan.

Top grade, for sure.

If you say it's top grade,

I wouldn't dare flatter you.

What... What do you mean by that?

Wormwood originates from Xiyuan.

Transported to Yong by water,

it'd be a little moist.

But your goods are extremely dry.

I reckon these were

planted in a shed in a dry and rainless area in Mobei.

You save half the travel expenses,

but it lacks some flavor.

You can fool Duan with these

but not me.

You're so young but such an expert.

I'm sorry.

Come on.

Show this customer

our best stuff.

Yes.

Please have a look.

Treasure in the mortal world.

Are you satisfied?

These goods are 30% more expensive

than those we sell Duan.

30%?

So what if it's 40% more expensive?

We're from Yanle Embassy.

It's peanuts to us.

100 silver taels.

Cash on delivery.

We'll load them right away.

Are you stupid?

Didn't you

bring us here without explaining?

Do we look like we have cash on us?

Then what's your plan?

You can't buy this on credit.

You... You're robbing...

We came here to examine the goods.

Understand?

Have you seen anyone examining goods

with a case of cash?

We're satisfied with the goods.

Load the carriage to leave at night.

I'll escort you to the back door of Yanle Embassy.

When the goods arrive, you'll get the money.

I've never done this before.

That's because you've never met such a big client.

If you think it's strange, take us as hostages.

Will that do?

Let's make a deal.

At this point,

if anything goes wrong,

you two will suffer.

That won't do.

Load the carriage.

Load the carriage!

Manager Liang.

We brought a Luffa pulp buyer who claims to be

from Yanle Embassy.

I just want to buy some stuff!

Is this necessary?

I've been running around all day!

Where is your manager?

This...

Yuan Mo? Ah Shu?

Advisor Ma!

We're just buying some stuff.

Why are you doing it yourself?

Well...

T-T-That's right.

Recently, we've been entertaining

many guests.

They even asked me to buy them myself.

It's just some Luffa pulp!

Why did they bring me to this hole?

-Seriously... -I know.

Really...

Don't worry, Advisor Ma.

I-I-I...

Ah Shu and I have bought it for you.

We're about to send it back to the posthouse.

You've bought it?

Y-You and Ah Shu?

Alright, don't worry.

Go back and wait.

Go, go, go.

Wait, you've bought it for me?

Hang on!

You know each other?

You're both here to buy Luffa pulp?

You're both from Yanle Embassy?

He said Yanle Embassy!

I'm from the west hall.

What west hall?

Aren't you from Sifang Pavilion's West Court?

Sifang Pavilion? Bah!

Arrest him!

What Sifang Pavilion...

Let's go!

Move!

Liar! Shameless!

Catch him. Catch him!

Buddy!

I-I'm just here to buy Luffa pulp!

Don't do this!

Don't...

I told you not to do this!

I missed!

Hurry!

Isn't it time for Wang Kunwu and Yuchi Hua to show up?

Why aren't they here yet?

Let's go.

Sir!

Sir!

Why is he here?

Thank you.

Thank you for saving us.

But why are you here?

Because of... him.

Prince Duomi?

Ah Shu, Yuan Mo.

Did you miss me?

You're still alive!

We all thought...

Thought I was dead?

Did you shed tears behind my back?

I actually wish you were dead.

You don't seem surprised

that I'm not dead.

Of course.

I've been looking for you for days.

I just didn't expect you to show up here.

What do you mean?

Were you looking for him?

This is not a place to talk.

Let's leave now.

Nariji!

Duomi, be careful!

Yuan Mo.

We finally meet.

Do you know me?

Of course.

I should also thank your father and mother.

If I hadn't killed them,

I wouldn't be who I am today.

Yuan Mo.

Don't listen to him.

Yuan Mo.

Man in White.

Yuan Mo, he's provoking you.

Miss,

why do you have the prestigious Yanle accent?

None of your business.

Leave her here.

Kill the rest.

Step back!

Yuchi!

Sorry, I'm late.

Come on, Jin!

-Come on! -Come on, drink up!

Come on!

Jin, bottoms up!

It's gone! Another one!

-Come on! -Come on!

Come on!

Come on!

Drink up!

-Have some meat! -Have some meat!

Have some meat!

Bro, add some firewood.

Come on! I'll do it!

Hurry up!

Come on! Let's continue!

Cheers!

Buddies.

Wang!

Come on! Let's drink together!

Kunwu, come on!

Bro, we've been waiting for you!

Come on!

Buddies!

Wang.

You...

We finally meet again.

We miss you so much.

I miss you a lot too.

Kunwu.

I've married my beloved.

I've married my beloved!

Good.

Wang.

I've earned merits.

I've returned home to take care of my mother.

No one in my family

can ever bully my mother again!

Awesome! Awesome!

Bro.

I've saved up enough money

and bought two mu of land!

I'm living so well!

Good. Good.

Bro.

What about you?

I...

I...

No.

I have to go back.

I... I can't stay here.

I have to avenge you.

Bro, stay.

Kunwu, stay.

Everyone misses you.

No, no. I have to go.

Bro, don't go.

Stay here, bro.

I have to avenge you!

Kunwu!

I have to go!

Bro.

We agreed to return home in glory together!

Return home in glory.

I have to go.

Return home in glory.

I have to go.

Return home in glory.

I have to take revenge.

Return home in glory.

I'll avenge you!

He's awake. He's awake.

How are you?

Where is the Man in White?

He escaped.

I couldn’t catch the female killer either.

And the wormwood...

It's been handed to Jingzhao Prefecture.

I'm useless.

It was a great opportunity,

but I failed to arrest the Man in White.

It's not your fault.

After I was poisoned,

I saw my buddies again.

When I saw them...

I really couldn't leave them.

Wang, don’t be sad.

After we take down this wormwood workshop,

it can’t harm people anymore.

Prince Duomi is still alive.

And though the Man in White sounds mysterious,

he's nothing special.

At least we almost caught him this time.

Ah Shu is right.

If the Man in White dares to act again,

we will catch him.

Where's Duomi?

He...

is burying his bodyguard.

Thank you for your years of protection.

The eagle on the prairie

will take you home.

His name was Nariji.

It means "shield."

Don't worry.

We'll catch the Man in White

and avenge him.

I was planning on making merry

and whiling my life away in Changle.

To think fate still caught up with me.

There's no use running away.

It's only a matter of time.

You said you were looking for me when we first met.

Did you know I wasn't dead?

Of course.

The corpse by the river

had thick fingers with deep fingerprints

and hands filled with calluses.

He clearly did manual labor for a long time.

Especially those calves

filled with veins like earthworms.

I've read it in medical books that

these symptoms are largely caused by fatigue.

That person

must've stood a lot in his lifetime.

But Prince Duomi is

the most idle person in Changle.

He likes to wander around,

wine and dine, and taste delicious food.

How could he have such symptoms?

That corpse was...

That corpse was Duan.

Let go!

Let go!

Let go.

I've seen you before.

You're Inebriation Restaurant's chef.

Why are you harming me?

I lost my job at Inebriation Restaurant.

Other shops dare not hire me

because of your rubbish bad review.

I got addicted because of you.

I...

I'll kill you. I...

Pull me up!

I can save you.

You can't help me.

I've to kill you.

Only then would he give me wormwood!

Him? Who is he?

Let go!

No wonder

you said that if we find the murderer,

you could force Lord Ao back to the negotiation table.

So you already knew

Duomi killed Duan

and disguised the corpse as himself?

I didn't kill Duan.

That day, I fell into the water.

Duan strangled me,

and I choked on water and fainted.

When I woke up,

I was already in that remote house.

There were even food and water inside.

Then I managed to contact Nariji

and asked him to keep an eye on you.

That's how I found that warehouse.

Nariji was skilled in martial arts,

but he couldn't swim.

When he learned I was saved,

he was relieved.

So there was a fourth person there?

I went to a restaurant once.

Someone also hinted me to escape.

I daren't tempt fate then,

so I didn't go into the dark alley.

Stop!

Turn around and go back.

They saved you more than once.

Who could it be?

Who cares?

As long as they're helping us,

they're our friend.

That makes sense.

Anyway, Duomi isn't dead.

So the talks will go back on track.

I'll inform Mr. Yu tomorrow.

No hurry.

Now, wormwood has entered Changle,

Madam Li was poisoned,

and Prince Duomi was attacked.

Everything

can prove the Man in White did it.

Yanle must be involved.

Although the talks can resume,

it's only to force Lord Ao to agree to the alliance.

We can't guarantee Yanle won't play tricks again.

We must find a way to solve it once and for all.

Duomi.

Rest in peace.

Where did he go? Guards!

Did you kill me?

Not me, not me.

Prince Duomi.

It's Deputy Envoy Kang.

He wanted you dead.

You should claim his life.

Prince Duomi! Prince Duomi!

I have no grudge against him.

Why did he kill me?

He wants to use your death as an excuse

to opt out of the alliance with Yong.

I also did it because of the newly-born prince...

It was just a lapse of judgment.

Prince Duomi, please spare my life.

Please spare my life.

Write it down.

Write it down.

I'll write it.

[Ministry of Rites]

Vice Minister An.

Deputy Envoy Kang is here.

May I know why you

summoned me?

There was a huge storm last night.

I wonder if you slept well.

Thank you for your concern.

I slept soundly last night.

If I were you,

having done so much evil,

I'm afraid I'd have trouble falling asleep.

What do you mean by that?

In the land of Yong, how dare you

hire killers to assassinate Mobei's Prince Duomi

and try to stop the alliance between Yong and the five states.

Luckily, Prince Duomi killed the killer,

preventing the disaster.

How are you still acting here?

What prince of Mobei?

I don't know him at all.

Besides, Yong allying with the five states

has nothing to do with me.

This is Lord Ao's statement.

How do you explain it?

Vice Minister An.

This is just his side of the story.

Do you really believe it?

If you don't admit it...

I'll reveal this side of the story to the world.

Let's see if the people believe you or me.

Vice Minister An.

Don't push me too far.

If you don't want to

aggravate the situation,

you must obey the law of Yong

and behave like a proper envoy.

If you dare obstruct

the alliance between Yong and the five states,

we won't let you off easily.

Yanle's already struggling in the desert.

If Yong allies with the five states,

you'd be against Yanle.

If you form an alliance,

Yanle will be in a sorrier plight!

If you were me,

would you just sit back and watch?

Thanks to Mobei's sanction to allow Prince Duomi

to take over as envoy temporarily,

the alliance ceremony between Yong and the five states could be brought forward.

[Yong]

Today, the envoys of the five states

of Mobei, Dongyuan, Xiyuan, Yueying, and Yuluo

have gathered at Ministry of Rites.

It's my honor to have you here.

The six states are as one.

We hereby pledge our loyalty to each other.

Fulfill the oath and Heaven will bless us.

-Fulfill the oath and Heaven will bless us. -Fulfill the oath and Heaven will bless us.

The alliance ceremony begins now.

Mobei Envoy, please come forward.

Bow.

Exchange the agreement.

Bow.

Dongyuan Envoy, please come forward.

Bow.

Bow.

Xiyuan Envoy, please come forward.

From now on,

Yong and the five states will ally

to maintain good relations, stay united in times of crisis,

and help each other.

Violate the oath

and one shall suffer divine retribution.

-Violate the oath -Violate the oath

-and one shall suffer divine retribution. -and one shall suffer divine retribution.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

I thought I'd see you at the alliance ceremony.

Only retainers are qualified to attend.

My rank's too low.

You should've witnessed that magnificent event.

After all, you were the ones who gave your all

for this alliance.

It's enough to hear that.

The alliance has been formed.

Prince Duomi is alive too.

It's worth a drink.

Come on.

But I'm not here to celebrate.

I'm saying goodbye.

I'm returning to Mobei.

Returning to Mobei?

Would your brother accept you?

With Yong's mediation,

my brother has allowed me to return to my homeland

and will ensure my safety.

The envoy of Mobei...

Will be assumed by the deputy envoy for now.

I've been in Yong

for long enough.

I’ve eaten all the delicacies of Changle.

Besides, the stunning beauty

has someone she loves.

What's the point of me staying here?

I might as well pack my bags and return home.

After all,

the place where my mom brews Kumis

is the real home of a wanderer.

You reminded me of that.

In my opinion, these are all excuses.

You want to go back and get down to work.

The six states have formed an alliance,

but Mobei's situation is still unstable.

You're going back

to use the alliance to accumulate your power

and take the offensive.

Yuan.

You overestimated me.

I was born to be idle.

I'm not interested in the court;

much less competing with my brother for the throne.

I just ran away for too long.

It's boring.

I want to live differently.

Throughout these years,

I've lost too much.

I don't want to do this anymore.

It's a beautiful occasion.

Don't let the great wine go to waste.

Alright. Here's to you realizing your dreams.

Cheers.

Cheers.

What is it?

Are you really not coming with me?

Thank you, Your Highness.

But I’m very satisfied in Changle.

Heard that, Your Highness?

Take care. We'll see you off here.

In that case,

I can only accept the engagement back home

and marry Yanle's princess.

You're engaged,

yet you're eyeing Ah Shu?

Everyone knows

Yanle's princess has been missing for years.

Who knows if she's alive?

I can't be alone forever, can I?

What if they find her?

I'll force myself to marry her.

I don't care if you find her or not.

Anyway, don't you dare take a fancy to Ah Shu.

I'm a prince.

So what?

Even if it jeopardizes our states' ties,

I won't let you take Ah Shu away.

See you on the battlefield.

Fine, I'm afraid of you.

Can I surrender?

But get this clear.

I didn't lose to you.

I just respect Ah Shu's wishes.

Guys,

I'm sure we'll meet again.

No thanks. Goodbye.

Let's go!

Although Duomi is a bit annoying,

he's quite handsome.

Goodbye to you too.

What's wrong? Jealous?

No.

You're jealous.

Look at your pouty face.

I'm not!

You're petty.

I'm very confident.