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[Go East]

[Episode 31]

-Hand it over! -Hand it over!

[Jingzhao Prefecture]

Who's barking madly at Jingzhao's gate?

You!

Advisor Ma.

Long time no see.

Let him up!

What Advisor Ma?

I am now Deputy Envoy Ma.

Deputy Envoy Kang has just passed away

and you're Deputy Envoy Ma.

Isn't it a bit too soon?

Yanle Embassy's affairs

are none of your business!

Listen up.

Today, no matter what,

I must take Deputy Envoy Kang's corpse back to Yanle Embassy!

I have a duty to protect Yanle's interests!

If it's really for Yanle's interests,

you should patiently wait for the autopsy results.

You show no concern for the case details,

yet you keep insisting

on taking Deputy Envoy Kang's corpse.

Could you be rushing to destroy evidence?

You...

You're talking nonsense!

How dare you suspect me!

Advisor Ma!

This is Jingzhao Prefecture.

Questioning suspicious people is our duty.

Heard that?

You've come to the wrong office!

If you truly want to negotiate

with Yong as an envoy,

go to Sifang Pavilion!

Sifang Pavilion?

If you don't leave, I'll have you thrown in.

Fine, fine.

This is how you want to play it, huh?

Fine.

I'll go to Sifang Pavilion now!

Let's see what you can do to me!

Let's go.

Sifang Pavilion.

Sifang Pavilion.

-To Sifang Pavilion! -To Sifang Pavilion!

A petty man in power.

When dealing with men like him,

we can't be polite.

Deputy Envoy Kang's autopsy report.

A foreign substance under his nails

that's blue in color.

What is it?

I don't know,

but I suspect it's related to Man in White.

Some kind of poison?

I've tested it.

There's no toxicity.

Then what could it be?

Your Highness.

Deputy Envoy Kang instructed me before the accident

that when necessary,

I should present this to you.

I believe now's when it's most necessary.

Isn't this Lins' Depository's seal?

Deputy Envoy Kang had something stored there?

Uncle Kang told Si Niang

to take it out when necessary.

It must be very important.

Yuan Mo.

We need to go there.

I've to return to Sifang Pavilion.

Ma Zhiwen just came to make trouble,

demanding Deputy Envoy Kang's corpse.

He must be making a scene at Sifang Pavilion now.

Go ahead.

I'll take care of things here.

Alright, let's split up.

[Sifang Pavilion]

Justice for Deputy Envoy Kang!

Punish the murderer severely!

-Punish the murderer severely! -Punish the murderer severely!

-Punish the murderer severely! -Punish the murderer severely!

Yong must account for this!

-Account for this! -Account for this!

-Account for this! -Account for this!

Justice for Deputy Envoy Kang!

Thank you both for coming, esteemed envoys.

As the deputy envoy, I'm grateful.

Our two states are close neighbors,

[Mobei Envoy, Lord Wu]

and Viceroy Long has always supported our khan.

Now Deputy Envoy Kang has met with misfortune,

I, Wu, naturally came to support you.

Well, well...

You're too kind, Lord Wu.

You said Lord Ao has returned to Mobei.

So the entire Mobei Embassy

must depend on you now, Lord Wu!

We should keep in touch more often.

I was thinking the same thing.

Justice for Deputy Envoy Kang!

Come on!

Raise your voices!

-Punish the murderer severely! -Punish the murderer severely!

-Punish the murderer severely! -Punish the murderer severely!

Yong must account for this!

-Account for this! -Account for this!

-Account for this! -Account for this!

Punish the murderer severely!

-Punish the murderer severely! -Punish the murderer severely!

-Punish the murderer severely! -Punish the murderer severely!

-Account for this! -Account for this!

-Account for this! -Account for this!

-Account for this! -Account for this!

-Account for this! -Account for this!

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

I'm Yu Deshui, the head of Sifang Pavilion!

What's the reason for all this commotion?

Mr. Yu.

I'm Ma Zhiwen, Yanle's Deputy Envoy,

representing Yanle

to get us...

I only knew people from Yanle Embassy were making a scene.

I didn't realize the esteemed envoys from Mobei and Yueying were also present.

I'm sorry.

Please don't be, Mr. Yu.

I should've notified you before coming.

No worries.

What's the matter?

Mr. Yu.

Yanle's Deputy Envoy Kang was killed in Yong.

As fellow envoys,

we can't help but worry

about our own safety in Changle.

Today,

if you don't

offer any explanation,

it might not be acceptable.

May I ask, Lord Wu,

are you representing Mobei now

or representing Yanle?

Of course I represent Mobei.

Then let me ask you,

what does this matter have to do with Mobei?

With this matter...

I only represent myself.

Who you represent isn't important!

What's important

is Yong State must agree to Yanle's demands!

I'm talking to the two envoys.

Who's interrupting and making such unreasonable demands?

Guards!

-Yes! -Yes!

Try me!

I'm the Yanle Envoy Ma Zhiwen!

How dare you treat me like this!

The only Yanle Envoy recognized by Yong

is Kang Yunhai.

You claim to be the Yanle Envoy.

Where are your credentials?

Cre...

C-C-Cre...

Credentials, right?

Yong has never received

any document from Yanle about replacing their envoy.

So if anyone dares to claim

to be the Yanle Envoy,

Yong won't acknowledge them.

-So it's fake? -So it's fake?

-So it's fake! -So it's fake!

You lied to us!

-It's actually fake. -It's actually fake.

The document hasn't reached Yong?

It was an emergency.

Yanle Embassy can't be without a head for even a day!

So I assumed the position first!

The document is on its way!

I-It's... o-on the way!

Yet you already called us here

and even acted as equals with us?

Who do you think you are?

I...

Who else could I be?

Aren't we friends?

Didn't we agree on this?

Who's your friend?

You're just a mere advisor.

What do we have to discuss?

Mr. Yu.

I think this is all a misunderstanding.

I apologize.

No harm done.

Then please handle it as you see fit.

Alright.

We'll take our leave.

I'm sorry.

Goodbye.

Since the two esteemed envoys are here,

please come in for a cup of tea.

How's that?

Sounds good.

Sir, Madam,

please come in.

No unauthorized personnel allowed inside.

Please, please.

Wait, we agreed to stick together...

Alright.

So you're doing this too, huh?

Fine, fine.

[Huaiyuan Hall]

You're saying

Deputy Envoy Kang raised Princess Longshuang?

That's right.

Deputy Envoy Kang supported the late King of Yanle,

so he met with this fatal disaster.

We've misjudged him.

Enduring years of humiliation and hardship

is truly admirable.

Esteemed envoys,

Yong will get to the bottom of this

and account for it,

restoring peace to Changle.

However, if anyone tries to use Deputy Envoy Kang's death

to make a big fuss and disrupt Changle,

we'll also see it through to the end.

Rest assured.

From now on, we won't listen to

one-sided statements from Yanle.

I'll go back right away

and write a letter to report this to my Khan.

Okay.

I'll also write to my sovereign,

asking him to continue supporting

and trusting Yong.

Thank you, esteemed envoys.

San Niang, Si Niang,

the princess and I will go in.

Stay here on guard.

Let my sister accompany you.

No need.

In case of danger, you can report immediately.

Let's go.

Sir, Madam,

are you here to retrieve or deposit items?

Retrieve.

Please follow me.

The item you wish to retrieve is inside.

Please help yourselves.

Why is it a Go manual?

Man in White!

It's the Man in White!

Let's go!

The Faceless are here.

We can't get out.

What should we do?

Follow me.

Manager, what's wrong?

Help!

Save him!

Go inside and see who harmed the manager!

-Your Highness. -Your Highness.

-Your Highness. -Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Your High...

Your Highness.

It was Man in White.

Your Highness, are you okay?

I'm fine.

Good thing you were alert.

What about the item?

Did you get it?

[Lin Susu's tomb]

Susu.

I've been blaming you these past few days...

for not listening to me.

If you'd just stayed in Sifang Pavilion,

you'd have been safe.

Perhaps that night,

we could've carried lanterns together,

strolling and admiring the moon.

But then again,

the reason you're called Susu...

is because you've always been headstrong.

I first recruited you to East Court...

also because of your rebellious

and opinionated nature.

You were always by my side,

so I took it for granted.

Now you're suddenly gone...

everything feels wrong.

[Susu's Diary]

April.

Tonight, I watched over Ms. Hua for Young Master.

Although I didn't sleep all night,

-I'm very happy to -Thank you.

share his burden.

May.

I thought Young Master was omnipotent,

but it turns out he can't row a boat.

When we were tracking Chen Xinliang,

we kept going in circles on the water.

We didn't find anything all night.

The small boat drifted on the river for a long time.

The breeze by the river was gentle.

I never thought I'd ever kill someone.

I was terrified inside.

On the way back to Sifang Pavilion,

my hands wouldn't stop shaking.

But the moment Young Master held my hands,

I suddenly wasn't so scared anymore.

I felt safe.

Let's split it.

September.

I ate Young Master's candy.

It was sweet.

Followed Ah Shu and the others with Young Master all day again.

So tiring.

But the willow shooting looked quite fun.

It's a pity Young Master wasn't in the mood for it.

Hopefully there will be a chance next time.

Oh, right.

We also watched shooting stars together.

So gorgeous.

Young Master's been down on his luck.

He's been injured several times.

I feel sorry for him.

What a fool.

So insensitive.

[Sifang Pavilion]

After Susu left,

I feel so empty.

I know.

Although she was a bit harsh to us,

that was because of her loyalty to Retainer An.

Although we didn't interact much,

it's really sad to think about it.

Isn't it?

Colleagues at Sifang Pavilion

are like family.

Conflicts are inevitable,

but no one takes it to heart.

I thought I could earn a living peacefully

at Sifang Pavilion.

Now it seems unlikely.

We'd better investigate the poison bombs quickly.

Get out all the travel pass records of caravans we've handled.

Where are the records?

Are they all gone?

East Court?

Why did East Court take our West Court's records?

Check everything!

Check all the travel passes handled by West Court

thoroughly!

Don't miss a single flaw!

-Yes! -Yes!

Retainer An.

Look at this.

Records of Yanle caravans importing

belladonna seeds

into Yong six months ago

show that

they entered in batches.

But they were all approved by Ji.

I asked a friend at Jingzhao.

Belladonna is used to make the poison bombs.

[Ji Mingli]

Ji...

[Huaiyuan Hall]

You ran into Man in White?

Since we weren't sure,

we didn't dare act rashly.

Yuan Mo!

Stop taking the princess around everywhere.

If something bad happens,

can you bear the responsibility?

Mr. Yu.

It's not Yuan Mo's fault.

This is a keepsake Uncle Kang left for me.

I've to go even if it's dangerous.

So it's this keepsake.

But your status is different now.

Tell me...

It's just a Go manual!

Do you have to risk it for this Go manual?

I'm begging you.

I'm too old to handle such agitation.

Wait.

How did Man in White know

you're going to Lins' Depository?

Because there's a mole in Sifang Pavilion!

Xiuyi.

It's a mole now?

Don't just say stuff.

Retainer An.

What mole?

This mole

is in your West Court.

I know you're upset,

but you can't

keep targeting West Court.

This parade map was given to me by Susu

before she died.

She wanted to tell me

her killer is related to this map.

And this map... was made by Ji.

This map was indeed made by Ji.

That still doesn't prove he's the killer.

Right.

We've all seen Man in White.

That build...

Ji's build...

They look nothing alike.

Then he must be in cahoots with Man in White!

In any case, he's involved!

Retainer An.

We're all devastated by Susu's death.

We're usually like family.

Don't ruin our relationships on impulse.

Family?

Susu is dead.

I have no family left.

Xiuyi.

Mr. Yu.

I just have one question for you.

Where exactly is Ji?

He...

Mr. Yu.

West Court's records are missing.

-Yeah. -Are you going...

Was it you?

Xiuyi!

Xiuyi!

Did you conspire with Man in White to kill Susu?

Did you?

Xiuyi!

Did you?

Xiuyi!

What are you doing?

An Xiuyi, are you crazy?

I conspired with Man in White?

Do you have proof?

You want proof?

I'll give you proof!

Mr. Yu.

Six months ago, belladonna seeds

entered Yong in seven batches!

Each batch was personally approved by Ji!

What a coincidence!

Shen Bailian.

Aren't you the expert at detecting forgeries?

Take a look! Is this Ji's handwriting or not?

This... this is impossible.

I didn't sign these!

Mr. Yu.

I've been framed.

I've really been framed!

Mr. Yu.

The evidence is conclusive.

I humbly request you handle this matter impartially!

Otherwise, even if I have to bypass the chain of command,

I will seek justice!

It's suspicious indeed.

Ji.

Chief Secretary Yuchi.

First, detain Ji at Jingzhao Prefecture.

Those from West Court,

cooperate with Retainer An to investigate this thoroughly!

Yu.

Mr. Yu!

Listen to me!

I've never seen An Xiuyi this impulsive before.

Susu's death was too sudden.

They've worked together for years, spending every day together.

His reaction is reasonable.

We need to pull ourselves together

to clear Ji's name as soon as possible.

Are there any clues in this Go manual?

It's just an ordinary Go manual.

Nothing special.

They're all famous historical matches.

This match...

What is it?

The moves are a bit unusual.

And here...

The final winning move...

isn't recorded in it?

Is it too obvious that

they felt no need to record it?

No, no.

In the previous matches,

the final move is always recorded.

But this match seems to have intentionally left it blank.

Uncle Kang deliberately left out the winning move.

The shape these black pieces form...

Kunwu, what's your take on this?

I know nothing about the art of Go,

but these black pieces

form into some shape.

It's like I've seen them before.

Where?

I remember.

It looks similar to Yanle Embassy's layout.

Yuchi Hua and I once

saw Yanle Embassy's layout

when looking for clues about Man in White.

It's very similar.

The people of Yanle love Go.

The Yanle Embassy was

originally built using the "four corners" method,

dividing it into four areas.

It matches perfectly.

So you're saying

the clue Uncle Kang wanted to give us

should be...

Here.

The winning move.

Where is this?

-Mourning hall? -Mourning hall?

Deputy Envoy Kang hid the clue in the mourning hall?

It's possible.

Yanle's people are afraid of Long Tuqi.

They'd never disrespect Long Beina's mourning hall.

So it's the safest hiding place.

Looks like we need to pay Long Beina another visit.

Come on.

Come over.

Come over, all of you.

What's this about?

After what happened at Sifang Pavilion,

everyone should step over this to ward off bad luck.

I'll go first.

Careful, careful.

These are new boots.

Wait.

What is it, Yuan Mo?

Shen.

Are these boots...

New winter boots issued by Sifang Pavilion.

Is there a problem?

Who made them?

Jing Yunsheng.

Sifang Pavilion had them specially made there.

We're always running around on errands,

wearing out our soles.

These custom-made ones

have soles that are two layers thicker.

Custom-made for Sifang Pavilion?

Why didn't I get a pair?

Ji already picked up yours for you.

It's at your seat.

It seems An Xiuyi was right.

There really is a mole in Sifang Pavilion.

And this mole

is the Man in White himself.

Why are you so certain?

When I was hiding in Lins' Depository,

I saw the Man in White's boots.

They were just like the ones Shen is wearing.

Now that you mention it,

I think I saw them too.

It seems Man in White

doesn't know these winter boots

custom-made for Sifang Pavilion

are different from those in Jing Yunsheng's shop,

or he wouldn't have made such a mistake.

But every clerk

in Sifang Pavilion has a pair.

So who is the Man in White?

No one seems plausible.

Not just

the clerks.

Who else?

The newly recruited runners in the East and West Courts.

That's right.

I know their addresses.

They were all registered upon recruitment.

I'll handle this with Yuchi Hua.

Hurry and find this winning move.

Okay.

My Lord.

Jingzhao has stepped up their efforts,

searching everywhere for The Faceless.

You mustn't risk returning to Sifang Pavilion again.

I was just going with the flow.

It was just for the novelty.

Now that East and West Courts are at odds,

someone will naturally become my scapegoat.

Yiyi.

Do you miss the desert's wind and sand?

Pass down the order.

Command all The Faceless members in Changle to withdraw.

All traces must be erased as well.

Are we returning to Yanle?

I've received news

that Yanle's king is near death.

Yanle is about to face a major upheaval.

I've waited for so long.

Finally, this opportunity's here.

That's where I can truly realize my ambitions.

But what about the joint blood letter?

If we can retrieve it,

their lives will be in the palm of our hands.

No rush.

There are others more eager to get the blood letter.

We just need to sit back and reap the benefits.

There's not much water now.

It'll be easier.

Undress.

I won't undress.

Are you going into the water like this?

Who said I was going in?

As Yanle's princess,

do I need to sneak into Yanle Embassy?

Right, right. I forgot.

That works too.

Saves me the trouble.

It can't be saved.

Why not?

You're a princess.

Can't you just bring me in?

I can't.

As Yanle's princess,

if I bring someone from Yong's Sifang Pavilion

into Yanle Embassy,

what'd that look like?

Then what should I do?

What can you do?

Just keep undressing.

See you at Yanle Embassy.

Don't keep me waiting.

Ah Shu.

I'm actually not a great swimmer.

H-How about you reconsider?

Keep undressing!

-Long live Princess Longshuang! -Long live Princess Longshuang!

Greetings, I'm Yanle's deputy envoy Ma Zhiwen!

Deputy Envoy?

Ma Zhiwen.

Who allowed you to be Yanle's deputy envoy?

Your Highness.

Who allowed you to stand up?

Your Highness.

Deputy Envoy Kang is... no longer around.

According to the hierarchy, isn't it...

Deputy Envoy Kang is gone,

but I'm still here.

Yes.

You should've requested me to take charge.

Instead,

not only did you fail to consult me,

you even appointed yourself to the position.

I wouldn't dare.

It was all arranged by Viceroy Long.

The document is already on its way.

On its way?

Yes.

Si Niang.

Yes.

Have the document returned.

Yes.

No, no, Si Niang!

Don't do that!

Your Highness, this is...

An imperial decree can't be revoked.

I was afraid of disturbing your peace,

so I didn't dare bother you.

How could I not have visited you, right?

I should've visited you...

Enough, enough!

Forget it.

Everyone, you may rise.

Who allowed you to stand up?

Compile all recent affairs of Yanle Embassy

into a written report

and submit it for my review.

-Yes! -Yes!

You.

Bring me a blanket.

What do you need a blanket for?

How dare you question my orders?

I wouldn't dare.

I'll go get it now.

Right away.

Take care, Your Highness!

Ah Shu.

Although this is very warm,

the timing isn't quite right.

What if someone sees us?

San Niang, Si Niang.

Find a way to hold Ma Zhiwen back.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

Wait.

You didn't need to rush off.

It's fine.

It's fine.

Sifang Pavilion's runners all live nearby.

Where should we start?

Qing's house is the closest.

Let's start with Qing.

We've searched everywhere

except here.

Is Uncle Kang this good at hiding things?

If he's really this good at hiding,

maybe we should just forget about this list.

Yuan Mo!

We're at this point.

It must be in here.

No.

I'm not afraid.

It's out of respect for the deceased.

Well then...

I-I'll pay my respects.

Okay.

I'll do it.

Long Beina.

Long Beina.

Don't you remember me?

Don't blame me.

Please.

We were forced into this.

If you're really upset about it,

talk to Deputy Envoy Kang.

Talk to him.

It's really not our fault.

We have friends on the other side too.

Don't be afraid.

This lid is sealed shut.

H-How do we open it?

Cremation is the norm in Yanle.

The ashes are sealed in ceramic urns.

If you want to open it,

you can only...

Then... we should follow Yanle's customs.

No problem.

Long Beina's done much evil anyway.

We need not be soft-hearted towards him.

Why don't you do it?

Didn't you say you won't be soft-hearted?

I don't feel right about it.

I'll do it then.

I just remembered something.

We have a custom in Yong.

Respect the deceased above all.

Let's follow Yanle's customs.

You do it.

You do it.

Don't be polite, you should do this.

I'm not being polite.

You two are compatriots.

It's inappropriate for an outsider like me.

You do it.

-You do it. -You do it. You've paid your respects.

San Niang, Si Niang.

I'll just...

Just hand it to me.

I...

I'd better hand it to the princess personally.

You see,

I had some minor misunderstandings with the princess.

This is a good opportunity

for me to get closer to her

and gain her forgiveness.

Fine, fine.

You won't let me, huh?

Fine, fine.

Your Highness!

Shut up!

Your Highness!

Shut up!

What's that sound?

Miss, have some tea.

Granny.

Your eyesight is poor, yet you still work outside?

I can't rely on Qing alone.

I found a job as a laborer in a dye house.

The pay isn't high,

but the foreman gives us workers

the damaged and defective dyed clothes.

Luckily, Qing is doing well for himself.

He once told me

he's working hard now

so you can have a better life in the future.

How rare.

Who would've thought

a chance encounter

would be better than blood ties?

Granny.

Qing isn't your biological child?

My child was indeed named Qing.

On our way to Yong,

he went to fetch water for me.

I waited for a long time,

but he never came back.

I know

the real Qing

is probably dead.

Luckily,

this young man who was passing by

was kind-hearted.

He treated me like his own mother.

We came to Yong together.

After spending some time together,

I started calling him Qing.

By the way,

don't tell him I told you all this.

I'm afraid he might overthink it.

Don't worry, granny.

Don't worry.

Mother!

Mother!

I bought you your favorite donut...

Retainer Wang?

Chief Secretary Yuchi?

Why are you here?

We were just checking travel passes in the area.

We ran into your mother and came to lend a hand.

That's very kind of you.

By the way,

have you seen Wu and Ah Fu?

Wu's house is over there.

Ah Fu's place isn't far.

Just around the corner.

But I don't know where he's been lately.

Haven't seen him since the Lantern Festival.

He's missing?

I hope nothing's happened to him.

Let's go check it out.

Okay.

We're leaving.

We're leaving.

Already?

Come visit when you have time.

Okay.

Take care.

Mother, come, let's go.

Let me help you inside.

Here, smell this. It's freshly fried.

Wang who fries the donuts was in a good mood today.

He gave me an extra one.

Is that so?

-Here, sit. -Here.

Try it.

It's fragrant and crispy.

I waited for quite a while.

Qing.

Have some too.

It's fine, Mother. You eat.

I'll get you water.

Okay, okay.

Mother.

Have some water.

Oh, right.

Where did you say

Ah Fu went?

Wasn't he about to get married?

Why's he missing?

I've no idea.

Mother, drink your water.

Don't choke.