1 00:01:30,870 --> 00:01:34,950 {\an8}[Legend of the Magnate] 2 00:01:35,019 --> 00:01:37,959 {\an8}[Episode 6] 3 00:01:38,430 --> 00:01:38,989 Your Highness. 4 00:01:38,989 --> 00:01:40,039 The Junior Khan of western Mongolia is here. 5 00:01:40,039 --> 00:01:41,079 Let him in. 6 00:01:58,680 --> 00:02:02,030 {\an8}[The Junior Khan of western Mongolia] 7 00:02:01,150 --> 00:02:02,010 Your Highness. 8 00:02:02,739 --> 00:02:03,349 My Lady. 9 00:02:08,629 --> 00:02:09,650 You used guns 10 00:02:09,680 --> 00:02:11,400 to kill so many of my brothers. 11 00:02:11,629 --> 00:02:13,229 How dare you still come here? 12 00:02:16,009 --> 00:02:16,870 Your Highness. 13 00:02:18,550 --> 00:02:20,620 You are the master of Horqin land. 14 00:02:21,150 --> 00:02:21,870 My father 15 00:02:23,919 --> 00:02:26,650 owns half of the grasslands in western Mongolia. 16 00:02:27,560 --> 00:02:30,219 He sent me to talk with you, 17 00:02:31,430 --> 00:02:33,229 hoping we can resolve this issue 18 00:02:33,949 --> 00:02:35,889 without bloodshed. 19 00:02:36,629 --> 00:02:37,879 What do you want? 20 00:02:38,280 --> 00:02:41,030 The Qing emperor is finished. 21 00:02:41,610 --> 00:02:43,430 They can barely help themselves. 22 00:02:43,430 --> 00:02:44,960 This is a good opportunity. 23 00:02:45,120 --> 00:02:47,120 Someone is willing to help us 24 00:02:47,319 --> 00:02:49,120 break away from the Qing Empire. 25 00:02:50,680 --> 00:02:52,189 When we marched, my father said 26 00:02:52,189 --> 00:02:53,560 if you agree, Your Highness, 27 00:02:53,560 --> 00:02:55,360 we will cease fire immediately. 28 00:03:17,150 --> 00:03:19,139 In the days of Genghis Khan, 29 00:03:19,620 --> 00:03:21,460 brothers never 30 00:03:21,750 --> 00:03:23,349 spilled each other's blood. 31 00:03:24,729 --> 00:03:26,789 Nor did they conspire with outsiders 32 00:03:26,960 --> 00:03:28,289 to attack their own kin. 33 00:03:30,280 --> 00:03:32,319 Back then, at the meeting at Dolon Nor, 34 00:03:32,319 --> 00:03:33,659 your father and I 35 00:03:33,840 --> 00:03:35,860 swore an oath to the Eternal Heaven 36 00:03:36,800 --> 00:03:38,539 that those within and beyond the pass 37 00:03:38,539 --> 00:03:39,810 would be as one family 38 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:42,139 and never betray the imperial court. 39 00:03:43,310 --> 00:03:43,930 I… 40 00:03:44,960 --> 00:03:46,199 will not go with you! 41 00:04:02,360 --> 00:04:03,530 Uncle Jelme. 42 00:04:04,240 --> 00:04:05,099 How about this? 43 00:04:05,520 --> 00:04:06,590 I will give you 44 00:04:06,629 --> 00:04:07,710 half of my guns. 45 00:04:08,710 --> 00:04:09,969 We march west together 46 00:04:10,389 --> 00:04:11,789 to seize more grasslands 47 00:04:12,360 --> 00:04:14,349 and reclaim all the tribes there. 48 00:04:14,750 --> 00:04:16,209 It is a good deal. 49 00:04:19,350 --> 00:04:21,250 I want nothing from you. 50 00:04:22,449 --> 00:04:23,560 I won't kill you. 51 00:04:24,850 --> 00:04:25,730 Leave now! 52 00:04:33,569 --> 00:04:34,430 Your Highness. 53 00:04:37,300 --> 00:04:38,100 It seems... 54 00:04:40,069 --> 00:04:41,158 you truly know nothing 55 00:04:41,158 --> 00:04:42,370 about guns. 56 00:04:42,939 --> 00:04:43,680 Guns 57 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:45,000 come in all sizes. 58 00:04:45,420 --> 00:04:46,829 When I came in just now, 59 00:04:47,389 --> 00:04:48,889 your men searched me 60 00:04:48,949 --> 00:04:49,709 thoroughly. 61 00:04:51,949 --> 00:04:52,720 But they have 62 00:04:53,158 --> 00:04:54,750 never seen a real gun. 63 00:04:54,750 --> 00:04:55,610 Your Highness. 64 00:05:01,259 --> 00:05:02,949 Is this your idea of benevolence? 65 00:05:02,949 --> 00:05:03,730 I hope 66 00:05:04,560 --> 00:05:05,910 you will be wise. 67 00:05:06,259 --> 00:05:07,120 Your Highness, 68 00:05:07,350 --> 00:05:08,689 don't agree to his terms. 69 00:05:08,689 --> 00:05:09,620 Don't be afraid. 70 00:05:12,120 --> 00:05:13,350 Of course. 71 00:05:13,959 --> 00:05:15,750 If I agreed, 72 00:05:16,389 --> 00:05:18,730 even the lambs on the grasslands 73 00:05:18,759 --> 00:05:19,889 would curse my name. 74 00:05:20,230 --> 00:05:21,629 If I agreed, 75 00:05:21,930 --> 00:05:23,029 the Eternal Heaven 76 00:05:23,230 --> 00:05:25,079 would reject my soul! 77 00:05:26,240 --> 00:05:26,769 Shoot! 78 00:05:26,800 --> 00:05:27,269 Your Highness. 79 00:05:27,269 --> 00:05:29,399 What's so great about the Qing Empire? 80 00:05:30,240 --> 00:05:31,839 If you remain this stubborn, 81 00:05:31,980 --> 00:05:34,040 don't blame me for what happens next. 82 00:05:34,949 --> 00:05:36,730 You two could die here today, 83 00:05:36,750 --> 00:05:38,009 and no one would know. 84 00:05:43,680 --> 00:05:44,658 Someone knows. 85 00:05:47,629 --> 00:05:48,689 Good girl. 86 00:05:49,629 --> 00:05:50,709 Kill him! 87 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:52,939 Little girl, 88 00:05:53,629 --> 00:05:54,389 this knife 89 00:05:55,189 --> 00:05:56,800 is fine for cutting cheese. 90 00:05:57,680 --> 00:05:59,680 But if you can't kill me with one cut, 91 00:06:00,550 --> 00:06:02,209 you'll be the one who suffers. 92 00:06:04,579 --> 00:06:05,310 Listen to me. 93 00:06:06,699 --> 00:06:08,430 In the pocket of my leather coat, 94 00:06:08,430 --> 00:06:10,029 there is a pouch of fine gems. 95 00:06:10,480 --> 00:06:12,139 I swear to the Eternal Heaven, 96 00:06:12,680 --> 00:06:14,680 every one of them is worth a fortune. 97 00:06:16,540 --> 00:06:17,589 Take them. 98 00:06:18,480 --> 00:06:19,480 Leave this place. 99 00:06:20,670 --> 00:06:21,930 Whatever happens here 100 00:06:22,100 --> 00:06:23,560 has nothing to do with you. 101 00:06:49,250 --> 00:06:50,220 Bastard! 102 00:06:57,800 --> 00:06:58,658 Your Highness. 103 00:07:04,829 --> 00:07:05,600 Eat up. Go on. 104 00:07:05,800 --> 00:07:06,730 It tastes great. 105 00:07:08,680 --> 00:07:10,279 You think you deserve to eat? 106 00:07:15,009 --> 00:07:15,819 Heizi. 107 00:07:17,360 --> 00:07:19,920 Sing us a song to kill the boredom. 108 00:07:22,069 --> 00:07:22,870 Alright! 109 00:07:24,490 --> 00:07:25,160 Eat up. 110 00:07:25,180 --> 00:07:25,870 Eat up. 111 00:07:26,920 --> 00:07:31,060 The red sun lights up the dam. 112 00:07:31,160 --> 00:07:33,189 Wind and sand lift the red bridal veil. 113 00:07:33,189 --> 00:07:35,050 I'd feed the dog before I feed you! 114 00:07:36,680 --> 00:07:40,350 My girl sways in the sedan chair. 115 00:07:40,740 --> 00:07:41,360 Here, eat. 116 00:07:41,389 --> 00:07:44,120 I raise my head from below the chair. 117 00:07:44,139 --> 00:07:44,800 Take a bite. 118 00:07:46,089 --> 00:07:49,480 -I mean it this time. -Wine scent fills the room as I look back. 119 00:07:49,480 --> 00:07:52,408 -The wind blows the candle out again. -You want meat? 120 00:07:53,360 --> 00:07:54,389 Do you even have any meat? 121 00:07:54,389 --> 00:07:58,120 When I see my girl, 122 00:07:58,189 --> 00:08:01,629 I just wave my hand. 123 00:08:19,870 --> 00:08:21,100 Send it out. 124 00:08:21,259 --> 00:08:22,449 Look at your hand. 125 00:08:22,800 --> 00:08:23,600 Lower it down. 126 00:08:24,120 --> 00:08:25,050 Turn around. 127 00:08:25,120 --> 00:08:26,250 Yes, just like that. 128 00:08:26,389 --> 00:08:28,050 Press down lower. 129 00:08:28,129 --> 00:08:29,240 Look at it. 130 00:08:29,800 --> 00:08:31,470 Be graceful. 131 00:08:32,389 --> 00:08:33,269 Good. 132 00:08:34,080 --> 00:08:35,129 Walk. 133 00:08:43,029 --> 00:08:43,840 Thank you. 134 00:08:44,909 --> 00:08:46,549 Thank you for saving me, madam. 135 00:08:46,549 --> 00:08:47,789 I need to go to Horqin, 136 00:08:48,440 --> 00:08:49,570 where the battle is. 137 00:08:51,440 --> 00:08:52,700 You're already there. 138 00:08:57,909 --> 00:08:59,279 This girl 139 00:09:00,320 --> 00:09:02,200 is my daughter now. 140 00:09:03,240 --> 00:09:04,570 Do you want to marry her? 141 00:09:05,480 --> 00:09:06,519 His Highness said 142 00:09:07,440 --> 00:09:09,240 we'll withdraw our troops today 143 00:09:09,639 --> 00:09:11,370 and hold the wedding ceremony. 144 00:09:14,789 --> 00:09:15,269 I... 145 00:09:24,649 --> 00:09:25,899 Just heal up nicely. 146 00:09:26,840 --> 00:09:28,149 Watch your neck. 147 00:09:32,960 --> 00:09:34,549 What is going on here? 148 00:09:44,320 --> 00:09:46,049 His Highness is back! 149 00:09:46,549 --> 00:09:47,360 His Highness… 150 00:09:47,389 --> 00:09:49,200 His Highness is back! 151 00:09:49,200 --> 00:09:51,549 His Highness is back! 152 00:09:51,960 --> 00:09:53,200 His Highness is back! 153 00:09:53,200 --> 00:09:54,519 His Highness is back! 154 00:09:56,269 --> 00:09:57,590 His Highness is back! 155 00:09:57,669 --> 00:09:58,840 His Highness is back! 156 00:09:58,840 --> 00:09:59,720 His Highness is back! 157 00:09:59,720 --> 00:10:00,620 His Highness is back! 158 00:10:00,620 --> 00:10:01,440 His Highness is back! 159 00:10:01,440 --> 00:10:02,639 His Highness is back! 160 00:10:04,720 --> 00:10:05,909 The princess and her consort have returned. 161 00:10:05,909 --> 00:10:07,620 Which one of you is Mr. Chang? 162 00:10:09,200 --> 00:10:10,330 What are you saying? 163 00:10:10,629 --> 00:10:12,120 The princess and her consort have returned. 164 00:10:12,120 --> 00:10:13,720 Which one of you is Mr. Chang? 165 00:10:21,809 --> 00:10:24,529 At one year old, it is tethered. 166 00:10:24,590 --> 00:10:27,259 At two years old, it gallops freely. 167 00:10:27,289 --> 00:10:30,080 In a gathering as vast as the sea, 168 00:10:30,149 --> 00:10:32,779 it takes first place time and again. 169 00:10:32,799 --> 00:10:35,710 It comes from a fertile homeland. 170 00:10:35,750 --> 00:10:38,389 It drinks from the western springs. 171 00:10:38,480 --> 00:10:41,169 The herd rushes like white waves. 172 00:10:41,200 --> 00:10:43,889 Mares give birth to new foals. 173 00:10:57,000 --> 00:10:57,600 Mr. Chang. 174 00:10:57,960 --> 00:10:59,289 Stop staring. Drink up. 175 00:11:00,360 --> 00:11:01,000 Mr. Gu, 176 00:11:01,840 --> 00:11:02,899 how did my daughter 177 00:11:02,960 --> 00:11:04,580 become a princess? 178 00:11:04,629 --> 00:11:06,080 What on earth happened? 179 00:11:06,960 --> 00:11:07,750 Don't ask me. 180 00:11:07,789 --> 00:11:08,789 I'm confused too. 181 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:11,210 It drinks from the western springs. 182 00:11:11,240 --> 00:11:13,000 The herd rushes like white waves. 183 00:11:13,000 --> 00:11:15,779 Mares give birth to foals. 184 00:11:15,840 --> 00:11:18,580 At one year old, it was tethered. 185 00:11:18,629 --> 00:11:20,600 At two years old, it galloped freely. 186 00:11:20,600 --> 00:11:22,799 It repeatedly won first place in races. 187 00:11:34,360 --> 00:11:35,320 This time, 188 00:11:35,669 --> 00:11:37,669 the enemy retreated without a fight. 189 00:11:37,669 --> 00:11:39,360 We're drinking this cup 190 00:11:39,840 --> 00:11:41,980 not because we won. 191 00:11:43,389 --> 00:11:46,740 From Ujimqin to the Great Wall, 192 00:11:47,120 --> 00:11:48,600 we are all one family. 193 00:11:49,440 --> 00:11:51,360 Fighting between brothers 194 00:11:51,750 --> 00:11:52,879 is nothing serious. 195 00:11:53,080 --> 00:11:54,000 But now, 196 00:11:54,669 --> 00:11:57,669 some people have charged in with guns. 197 00:11:58,480 --> 00:12:00,879 The grasslands will no longer be peaceful. 198 00:12:00,960 --> 00:12:02,509 The world will fall into chaos. 199 00:12:02,509 --> 00:12:03,909 I have resolved 200 00:12:04,789 --> 00:12:06,600 never to bow to the enemy. 201 00:12:08,240 --> 00:12:10,799 If you stand with me, 202 00:12:11,120 --> 00:12:13,370 drink this wine! 203 00:12:18,360 --> 00:12:20,200 Cheers! 204 00:12:26,600 --> 00:12:28,580 From this day on, the Horqin tribe 205 00:12:28,960 --> 00:12:30,789 has a new princess. 206 00:12:31,240 --> 00:12:32,549 Princess! 207 00:12:32,629 --> 00:12:33,960 Princess! 208 00:12:33,980 --> 00:12:36,080 Princess! Princess! 209 00:12:37,870 --> 00:12:39,840 You have all seen the princess. 210 00:12:40,360 --> 00:12:42,480 But you haven't met her consort. 211 00:12:43,750 --> 00:12:45,049 I'll have him come out 212 00:12:45,210 --> 00:12:46,929 to drink with everyone. 213 00:12:46,960 --> 00:12:49,340 Yes! Yes! 214 00:12:50,080 --> 00:12:51,629 Consort! 215 00:12:51,750 --> 00:12:53,409 Consort! 216 00:12:53,549 --> 00:12:55,200 Consort! 217 00:12:55,320 --> 00:12:56,870 Consort! 218 00:12:56,960 --> 00:12:58,289 Consort! 219 00:12:58,320 --> 00:12:59,870 Consort! 220 00:13:01,240 --> 00:13:02,100 Your Highness. 221 00:13:05,080 --> 00:13:06,500 The princess's consort 222 00:13:06,870 --> 00:13:08,080 has brought us 223 00:13:08,480 --> 00:13:10,539 the medicine we desperately needed. 224 00:13:10,870 --> 00:13:13,700 That bastard Hanlong 225 00:13:14,149 --> 00:13:15,679 nearly ruined everything. 226 00:13:15,960 --> 00:13:18,870 This young man here has done a great service. 227 00:13:19,269 --> 00:13:20,549 So I am happy 228 00:13:20,909 --> 00:13:23,409 to marry the princess to him. 229 00:13:24,240 --> 00:13:25,000 Consort. 230 00:13:26,600 --> 00:13:29,000 What reward do you desire? 231 00:13:29,750 --> 00:13:30,480 Land? 232 00:13:31,389 --> 00:13:32,110 Herdsmen? 233 00:13:33,000 --> 00:13:34,720 Or to be a great general 234 00:13:35,480 --> 00:13:37,080 and lead troops into battle? 235 00:13:40,149 --> 00:13:41,009 Your Highness. 236 00:13:42,080 --> 00:13:43,120 I have a request. 237 00:13:49,120 --> 00:13:50,389 Those captured with me, 238 00:13:50,389 --> 00:13:51,919 the herdsmen and captives— 239 00:13:52,480 --> 00:13:53,679 they are Mongols too. 240 00:13:55,080 --> 00:13:56,929 I heard that after capture, 241 00:13:56,950 --> 00:13:58,600 they would be made into slaves 242 00:13:58,600 --> 00:14:00,330 and live worse than livestock. 243 00:14:00,669 --> 00:14:02,470 I want to ask you to give the order 244 00:14:02,909 --> 00:14:04,039 to set them all free. 245 00:14:07,200 --> 00:14:08,080 Then, 246 00:14:08,480 --> 00:14:10,360 I gift them all to you as slaves. 247 00:14:10,429 --> 00:14:11,360 -Great! -Great! 248 00:14:12,149 --> 00:14:13,600 Slaves! 249 00:14:13,789 --> 00:14:15,149 Slaves! 250 00:14:18,789 --> 00:14:20,250 I have been a slave myself. 251 00:14:21,389 --> 00:14:22,240 I know the feeling. 252 00:14:22,240 --> 00:14:23,240 It is unbearable. 253 00:14:24,090 --> 00:14:25,029 So I do not want anyone 254 00:14:25,029 --> 00:14:25,899 to be my slave. 255 00:14:27,909 --> 00:14:28,970 What I mean is... 256 00:14:31,360 --> 00:14:34,090 Please, Your Highness, give them their freedom. 257 00:14:35,549 --> 00:14:36,649 Are you 258 00:14:37,480 --> 00:14:39,970 trying to change my rules? 259 00:14:43,000 --> 00:14:44,200 As you said yourself, 260 00:14:44,750 --> 00:14:46,039 the world is in chaos. 261 00:14:46,269 --> 00:14:47,799 There is no peace anywhere. 262 00:14:48,269 --> 00:14:49,120 Why can't those old rules 263 00:14:49,120 --> 00:14:50,080 be changed? 264 00:14:51,669 --> 00:14:52,929 If Your Highness can 265 00:14:52,960 --> 00:14:55,120 show kindness to the herdsmen from other tribes, 266 00:14:55,120 --> 00:14:55,919 in the future, 267 00:14:56,629 --> 00:14:58,000 when resisting foreign enemies, 268 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,549 you may find more allies. 269 00:15:00,149 --> 00:15:01,879 Please consider it carefully. 270 00:15:12,320 --> 00:15:13,960 Without captives as slaves, 271 00:15:14,389 --> 00:15:16,049 how shall I reward those 272 00:15:16,149 --> 00:15:17,809 who distinguish themselves? 273 00:15:20,549 --> 00:15:21,929 Who do you think you are 274 00:15:23,480 --> 00:15:25,480 to dare break my rules? 275 00:15:35,669 --> 00:15:36,470 Open the door! 276 00:15:44,940 --> 00:15:46,710 By order of the Horqin Consort, 277 00:15:46,929 --> 00:15:48,629 all prisoners shall be released! 278 00:15:48,629 --> 00:15:50,480 Those with homes may return. 279 00:15:50,629 --> 00:15:51,960 Those with nowhere to go 280 00:15:52,080 --> 00:15:53,200 may stay in the tribe. 281 00:15:53,200 --> 00:15:54,440 You will be given weapons, 282 00:15:54,440 --> 00:15:55,299 cattle, sheep, 283 00:15:55,360 --> 00:15:56,120 and tents. 284 00:16:01,509 --> 00:16:02,110 You may go. 285 00:16:32,559 --> 00:16:33,590 Everyone says 286 00:16:33,720 --> 00:16:35,049 my consort 287 00:16:35,080 --> 00:16:37,000 is as merciful as a god. 288 00:16:37,120 --> 00:16:38,080 He released so many 289 00:16:38,080 --> 00:16:39,200 captives and slaves. 290 00:16:39,200 --> 00:16:41,000 You really should go out and see. 291 00:16:47,269 --> 00:16:48,080 However, 292 00:16:49,389 --> 00:16:51,120 I never expected you to say that 293 00:16:51,149 --> 00:16:52,159 back there. 294 00:16:52,549 --> 00:16:53,789 Even Her Highness said 295 00:16:53,789 --> 00:16:54,629 it was the first time she had seen 296 00:16:54,629 --> 00:16:56,720 someone contradict His Highness like that. 297 00:16:56,720 --> 00:16:58,029 You're really something. 298 00:16:58,029 --> 00:16:59,450 I just spoke my mind. 299 00:16:59,509 --> 00:17:00,269 So what? 300 00:17:01,120 --> 00:17:03,429 Worst case, he'd chop off my head 301 00:17:03,669 --> 00:17:05,608 and find you a new consort. 302 00:17:06,240 --> 00:17:07,880 Who wants that? 303 00:17:08,588 --> 00:17:09,680 His Highness said 304 00:17:10,400 --> 00:17:11,920 if you stay here, 305 00:17:12,549 --> 00:17:13,750 he will keep you safe. 306 00:17:15,309 --> 00:17:15,920 I... 307 00:17:16,480 --> 00:17:17,588 I can stay too. 308 00:17:22,640 --> 00:17:24,170 If not for you, Chang Yu'er, 309 00:17:25,598 --> 00:17:27,529 I'd be dead ten times over. 310 00:17:30,829 --> 00:17:32,150 If I were a free man, 311 00:17:33,829 --> 00:17:35,759 I would stay here on the grassland, 312 00:17:36,400 --> 00:17:37,640 spending my days riding horses 313 00:17:37,640 --> 00:17:38,700 and herding sheep. 314 00:17:39,549 --> 00:17:40,609 That would be nice. 315 00:17:43,640 --> 00:17:45,000 But I'm not. 316 00:17:47,480 --> 00:17:49,029 What's the big deal? 317 00:17:49,069 --> 00:17:50,829 First time seeing you like this. 318 00:17:50,829 --> 00:17:52,630 You're not even afraid of death, 319 00:17:52,680 --> 00:17:54,680 yet you're beating around the bush. 320 00:17:54,680 --> 00:17:56,140 It's just exile, isn't it? 321 00:17:57,309 --> 00:17:59,109 The imperial court hasn't caught you. 322 00:17:59,109 --> 00:18:00,480 Let's say... 323 00:18:01,480 --> 00:18:02,549 Let's say... 324 00:18:03,880 --> 00:18:04,960 I caught you. 325 00:18:06,400 --> 00:18:07,589 You, the princess, 326 00:18:08,640 --> 00:18:09,769 are a real princess. 327 00:18:11,789 --> 00:18:13,200 But I, the consort, 328 00:18:14,549 --> 00:18:15,750 am a fake. 329 00:18:21,640 --> 00:18:22,970 I am engaged back home. 330 00:18:33,240 --> 00:18:33,750 You… 331 00:18:36,160 --> 00:18:37,680 You never mentioned that. 332 00:18:41,680 --> 00:18:42,569 Before, 333 00:18:43,710 --> 00:18:45,319 I told you about my father. 334 00:18:46,160 --> 00:18:47,960 Back then, my family was too poor 335 00:18:48,400 --> 00:18:49,599 to afford schooling. 336 00:18:50,309 --> 00:18:51,750 The village schoolteacher, 337 00:18:51,750 --> 00:18:52,799 Mr. Bai, 338 00:18:52,829 --> 00:18:53,789 took pity on me 339 00:18:53,960 --> 00:18:56,440 and taught me to read for free. 340 00:18:57,549 --> 00:18:58,960 He had a daughter 341 00:19:00,069 --> 00:19:01,000 named Bai Yimei. 342 00:19:01,200 --> 00:19:03,029 Before I went to the capital for exams, 343 00:19:03,029 --> 00:19:04,690 we exchanged betrothal gifts 344 00:19:04,920 --> 00:19:06,579 and were officially engaged. 345 00:19:07,750 --> 00:19:09,480 I planned that after the exams, 346 00:19:09,920 --> 00:19:11,319 I'd go back and marry her. 347 00:19:15,240 --> 00:19:16,200 So... 348 00:19:18,109 --> 00:19:19,240 so where is she now? 349 00:19:21,210 --> 00:19:21,789 Now? 350 00:19:25,029 --> 00:19:25,759 I don't know. 351 00:19:27,720 --> 00:19:28,519 I have no idea. 352 00:19:43,680 --> 00:19:44,839 Anyway, 353 00:19:45,589 --> 00:19:46,400 I think 354 00:19:47,160 --> 00:19:48,019 since we have 355 00:19:48,589 --> 00:19:50,069 faced death together, 356 00:19:53,160 --> 00:19:54,480 I owe you the truth. 357 00:19:57,789 --> 00:19:59,130 I am an exile, 358 00:20:00,200 --> 00:20:01,269 and I am engaged. 359 00:20:02,170 --> 00:20:03,369 I'm not worthy of you. 360 00:20:19,000 --> 00:20:19,960 I think... 361 00:20:23,720 --> 00:20:25,579 I've really had too much to drink. 362 00:20:27,349 --> 00:20:28,750 Wearing this outfit... 363 00:20:30,269 --> 00:20:31,599 made me forget reality. 364 00:20:32,200 --> 00:20:35,259 This whole thing about the princess and her consort... 365 00:20:36,349 --> 00:20:37,609 was just play-acting. 366 00:21:31,000 --> 00:21:31,859 Your Highness. 367 00:21:32,309 --> 00:21:33,400 Don't walk further. 368 00:21:33,400 --> 00:21:34,420 Alright. 369 00:21:37,960 --> 00:21:38,920 Get up, sweetie. 370 00:21:52,269 --> 00:21:53,130 Your Highness. 371 00:21:54,240 --> 00:21:55,829 I am so fond of this girl. 372 00:22:00,640 --> 00:22:02,880 You don't care for gold or jewels, 373 00:22:03,440 --> 00:22:05,640 so I'm giving you this jade pendant. 374 00:22:06,640 --> 00:22:07,960 If one day 375 00:22:08,269 --> 00:22:09,349 you are in trouble, 376 00:22:09,789 --> 00:22:10,519 send someone 377 00:22:10,529 --> 00:22:12,059 to bring this pendant to me. 378 00:22:12,299 --> 00:22:13,579 No matter how far, 379 00:22:13,789 --> 00:22:16,630 Horqin warriors will come 380 00:22:17,640 --> 00:22:18,970 to solve your problems. 381 00:22:20,329 --> 00:22:22,380 Especially the problem next to you. 382 00:22:26,240 --> 00:22:27,559 I can see that this guy 383 00:22:28,509 --> 00:22:30,349 doesn't truly want to marry you. 384 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:33,329 I don't want him anyway. 385 00:22:33,450 --> 00:22:35,380 You really won't stay? 386 00:22:35,920 --> 00:22:39,079 No matter what mistake you made, 387 00:22:39,920 --> 00:22:41,240 I'd protect you. 388 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:45,930 Thank you for your great kindness. 389 00:22:46,440 --> 00:22:48,190 But I miss my home dearly. 390 00:22:48,720 --> 00:22:50,250 My elderly mother is there. 391 00:22:50,440 --> 00:22:51,569 I cannot travel far. 392 00:22:53,000 --> 00:22:54,329 The matter with Hanlong 393 00:22:54,589 --> 00:22:55,930 has been taken care of. 394 00:22:56,789 --> 00:22:58,069 You suffered a great injustice 395 00:22:58,069 --> 00:22:59,670 during your visit this time. 396 00:23:00,200 --> 00:23:01,269 Thank you, Your Highness. 397 00:23:01,269 --> 00:23:03,150 Thank you for your hospitality. 398 00:23:03,589 --> 00:23:04,720 We shall meet again. 399 00:23:04,720 --> 00:23:05,240 Okay. 400 00:23:05,589 --> 00:23:06,720 Until we meet again. 401 00:23:07,589 --> 00:23:08,160 Please. 402 00:23:20,720 --> 00:23:21,349 Take care. 403 00:23:21,549 --> 00:23:22,680 Take care, sweetie. 404 00:23:23,440 --> 00:23:24,569 Take care, sweetie. 405 00:23:29,029 --> 00:23:29,960 Let's depart. 406 00:23:43,319 --> 00:23:46,539 {\an8}[Li Wantang's Mansion in the capital] 407 00:23:45,509 --> 00:23:47,160 Here are the land deeds 408 00:23:47,349 --> 00:23:48,609 and the reserve funds. 409 00:23:49,269 --> 00:23:50,799 Keep the silver cash on you. 410 00:23:51,240 --> 00:23:53,900 You'll manage the Pingyao draft bank yourself. 411 00:23:54,200 --> 00:23:55,529 Don't worry about that. 412 00:23:55,640 --> 00:23:56,839 The banking business 413 00:23:57,000 --> 00:23:58,730 relies on financial strength. 414 00:23:58,829 --> 00:24:00,400 Surely the Li family's wealth 415 00:24:00,400 --> 00:24:01,750 can match theirs. 416 00:24:01,829 --> 00:24:03,559 It'd be ridiculous otherwise. 417 00:24:04,029 --> 00:24:05,089 You can't say that. 418 00:24:05,269 --> 00:24:06,390 In business, 419 00:24:06,480 --> 00:24:09,400 unity is the most important thing. 420 00:24:10,589 --> 00:24:12,069 I hear the Shanxi merchants 421 00:24:12,069 --> 00:24:13,329 are extremely united. 422 00:24:14,069 --> 00:24:15,200 That's crucial. 423 00:24:17,440 --> 00:24:18,029 Master. 424 00:24:18,480 --> 00:24:19,539 There is something 425 00:24:19,829 --> 00:24:21,529 I don't know if I should say. 426 00:24:22,069 --> 00:24:22,599 Go ahead. 427 00:24:24,750 --> 00:24:26,170 Some in the family say 428 00:24:26,440 --> 00:24:27,829 investing so much 429 00:24:28,029 --> 00:24:29,990 to open a draft bank in Shanxi 430 00:24:30,269 --> 00:24:32,279 might not be worth the risk. 431 00:24:36,640 --> 00:24:37,740 Is it written that 432 00:24:37,829 --> 00:24:39,160 only Shanxi people 433 00:24:39,200 --> 00:24:40,930 are allowed to run draft banks? 434 00:24:43,029 --> 00:24:44,829 That is exactly what I told them. 435 00:24:44,829 --> 00:24:45,750 I'm just worried that you are 436 00:24:45,750 --> 00:24:47,880 getting too close to the southerners. 437 00:24:48,309 --> 00:24:49,970 Is it too risky? 438 00:24:50,349 --> 00:24:51,369 I have my plans. 439 00:24:56,750 --> 00:24:57,210 Father. 440 00:24:57,640 --> 00:24:59,039 I've packed everything. 441 00:24:59,069 --> 00:24:59,789 Good. 442 00:25:00,640 --> 00:25:01,900 Before you go, 443 00:25:02,200 --> 00:25:03,880 I have a few words for you. 444 00:25:04,960 --> 00:25:06,160 I'm all ears. 445 00:25:08,440 --> 00:25:10,000 This is our first time 446 00:25:10,029 --> 00:25:11,640 entering the lion's den in Shanxi 447 00:25:11,640 --> 00:25:12,920 to compete for our share. 448 00:25:12,920 --> 00:25:13,960 Who knows how many people 449 00:25:13,960 --> 00:25:15,420 are waiting to see us fail. 450 00:25:15,720 --> 00:25:17,119 Do not be careless. 451 00:25:18,029 --> 00:25:19,400 Yes. I certainly won't 452 00:25:19,440 --> 00:25:21,039 disgrace the Li family name. 453 00:25:23,200 --> 00:25:24,710 What name do we have? 454 00:25:25,480 --> 00:25:27,119 Business is like war. 455 00:25:27,269 --> 00:25:29,200 You just have to fight a few battles. 456 00:25:29,200 --> 00:25:31,460 Don't be arrogant because of our wealth. 457 00:25:32,069 --> 00:25:34,670 And don't secretly look down on others. 458 00:25:35,069 --> 00:25:37,130 That's a land full of rich merchants. 459 00:25:37,309 --> 00:25:39,710 Learn and ask questions when you get there. 460 00:25:40,160 --> 00:25:40,680 Sure. 461 00:25:41,160 --> 00:25:42,700 Pawnshops and banks 462 00:25:42,960 --> 00:25:44,960 run on a cycle of inflow and outflow. 463 00:25:45,680 --> 00:25:47,519 Money shouldn't flow too fast, 464 00:25:47,920 --> 00:25:49,519 nor too slow. 465 00:25:50,269 --> 00:25:51,829 The stakes involved... 466 00:25:56,549 --> 00:25:57,160 Enough. 467 00:25:57,789 --> 00:25:58,720 When you do it yourself there, 468 00:25:58,720 --> 00:25:59,920 you will understand. 469 00:26:00,789 --> 00:26:02,150 I'm telling you now. 470 00:26:02,440 --> 00:26:04,400 You are the vanguard this time. 471 00:26:04,829 --> 00:26:06,390 If you fail, I will step in. 472 00:26:06,509 --> 00:26:07,890 But don't blame me then 473 00:26:08,160 --> 00:26:09,359 if I show you no mercy. 474 00:26:10,480 --> 00:26:11,720 Understood! 475 00:26:16,220 --> 00:26:20,900 {\an8}[Shanxi] 476 00:26:40,109 --> 00:26:41,640 You have to leave after all. 477 00:26:42,589 --> 00:26:43,450 I'm a fugitive. 478 00:26:43,509 --> 00:26:45,369 I have no right to say such things. 479 00:26:45,400 --> 00:26:46,619 Don't overthink it. 480 00:26:47,240 --> 00:26:49,240 Go back and take care of your father. 481 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,460 Will... 482 00:26:58,029 --> 00:26:58,920 Will you... 483 00:27:00,640 --> 00:27:02,000 w-will you come see me? 484 00:27:02,829 --> 00:27:03,849 I mean... 485 00:27:04,720 --> 00:27:06,279 after you marry Miss Bai. 486 00:27:11,720 --> 00:27:12,480 I hope so. 487 00:27:14,440 --> 00:27:15,269 I have an elderly mother 488 00:27:15,269 --> 00:27:16,400 and a younger brother at home. 489 00:27:16,400 --> 00:27:17,440 Often in my dreams, 490 00:27:17,440 --> 00:27:18,299 I think of them. 491 00:27:19,200 --> 00:27:21,200 I've burdened them all these years. 492 00:27:21,960 --> 00:27:23,029 If my family 493 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,660 suffers any more misfortune, 494 00:27:26,349 --> 00:27:27,400 I don't know if Heaven 495 00:27:27,400 --> 00:27:28,599 will ever forgive me. 496 00:27:30,720 --> 00:27:32,319 You haven't wronged anyone. 497 00:27:33,160 --> 00:27:34,049 Take care. 498 00:27:49,509 --> 00:27:50,720 Fugitive Gu Pingyuan! 499 00:27:50,720 --> 00:27:52,109 Dismount and surrender! 500 00:27:52,109 --> 00:27:53,680 Chang Si is to be arrested as well. 501 00:27:53,680 --> 00:27:54,789 Harboring a fugitive 502 00:27:54,789 --> 00:27:56,250 carries the same penalty! 503 00:27:56,720 --> 00:27:57,980 Fugitive Gu Pingyuan! 504 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:59,400 Dismount and surrender! 505 00:27:59,400 --> 00:28:00,920 Chang Si is to be arrested as well. 506 00:28:00,920 --> 00:28:02,029 Harboring a fugitive 507 00:28:02,029 --> 00:28:03,490 carries the same penalty! 508 00:28:28,029 --> 00:28:28,589 Master, 509 00:28:28,750 --> 00:28:30,480 the county magistrate is here. 510 00:28:32,680 --> 00:28:34,079 Let me ask you something. 511 00:28:34,640 --> 00:28:36,710 These pawnshop accounts... 512 00:28:36,920 --> 00:28:39,200 How were they kept? 513 00:28:39,549 --> 00:28:40,349 Who kept them? 514 00:28:41,160 --> 00:28:42,880 They rushed to finish them before the Spring Festival. 515 00:28:42,880 --> 00:28:45,609 The head and second managers have reviewed them. 516 00:28:48,920 --> 00:28:50,269 So small? 517 00:28:51,269 --> 00:28:52,549 So thin? 518 00:28:53,000 --> 00:28:56,480 The pawnshop accounts for the past five years 519 00:28:56,549 --> 00:28:58,789 are getting increasingly simplified. 520 00:29:01,440 --> 00:29:03,039 Do they 521 00:29:03,680 --> 00:29:05,400 have no respect for me? 522 00:29:07,269 --> 00:29:09,130 The two managers are getting old. 523 00:29:09,200 --> 00:29:11,140 They lack energy. 524 00:29:11,269 --> 00:29:12,720 Is it a lack of energy? 525 00:29:13,960 --> 00:29:14,829 I think they just 526 00:29:14,829 --> 00:29:17,160 don't respect me! 527 00:29:21,440 --> 00:29:22,720 Isn't it just because 528 00:29:23,680 --> 00:29:26,009 I have no son? 529 00:29:27,109 --> 00:29:29,109 Because I have no heir? 530 00:29:36,250 --> 00:29:38,069 {\an8}[Magistrate of Pingyao] 531 00:29:42,180 --> 00:29:45,589 {\an8}[Auspicious Clouds] 532 00:29:42,660 --> 00:29:45,000 I've been waiting for you for ages. 533 00:29:45,960 --> 00:29:47,559 Your Worship, you're here. 534 00:29:47,680 --> 00:29:49,480 Forgive me for not greeting you sooner. 535 00:29:49,480 --> 00:29:50,480 What happened 536 00:29:50,720 --> 00:29:52,960 with Chang Si caused quite a stir. 537 00:29:53,309 --> 00:29:54,509 I can't suppress it anymore. 538 00:29:54,509 --> 00:29:56,660 I can't explain it to my superiors. 539 00:29:57,960 --> 00:29:59,690 Who do you need to explain it to? 540 00:30:00,750 --> 00:30:02,880 The prefecture has its governor; the circuit has its intendant. 541 00:30:02,880 --> 00:30:05,569 A lowly seventh-rank official like me 542 00:30:05,720 --> 00:30:07,440 has to report to them. 543 00:30:07,960 --> 00:30:08,720 Besides, 544 00:30:09,960 --> 00:30:12,190 the convict with Chang Si 545 00:30:12,789 --> 00:30:14,079 is an exile 546 00:30:14,240 --> 00:30:16,460 who escaped from Ningguta. 547 00:30:16,880 --> 00:30:19,000 Handing him over 548 00:30:19,160 --> 00:30:21,200 would earn us major credit. 549 00:30:22,549 --> 00:30:24,640 They've even sent a guerrilla general 550 00:30:24,640 --> 00:30:26,039 with troops to catch him. 551 00:30:26,170 --> 00:30:28,630 You want me to cover this up now, 552 00:30:28,650 --> 00:30:30,789 but I don't have that kind of power. 553 00:30:31,309 --> 00:30:31,900 I can't do it. 554 00:30:31,900 --> 00:30:33,900 You have to show me a way out. 555 00:30:38,240 --> 00:30:40,549 I heard that convict 556 00:30:40,569 --> 00:30:41,789 is quite capable. 557 00:30:44,109 --> 00:30:47,019 When Chang Si went beyond the pass to buy salt, 558 00:30:47,109 --> 00:30:48,069 it was because of 559 00:30:48,069 --> 00:30:49,440 his help 560 00:30:49,440 --> 00:30:50,920 that the deal succeeded. 561 00:30:51,680 --> 00:30:53,410 And on the Horqin Grasslands, 562 00:30:53,549 --> 00:30:55,539 this guy helped him again. 563 00:30:56,589 --> 00:30:58,569 Surrounded by troops, 564 00:30:59,029 --> 00:31:01,490 he charged straight into the prince's tent. 565 00:31:01,960 --> 00:31:02,829 Interesting. 566 00:31:03,440 --> 00:31:04,579 Very interesting. 567 00:31:05,549 --> 00:31:06,680 Soon 568 00:31:06,750 --> 00:31:07,890 it will be time 569 00:31:08,200 --> 00:31:10,549 for officials' performance reviews. 570 00:31:10,680 --> 00:31:12,839 I want to move up the ladder. 571 00:31:14,200 --> 00:31:15,630 I need achievements. 572 00:31:16,829 --> 00:31:19,630 We've been looking out for each other these years. 573 00:31:21,440 --> 00:31:22,680 Do me a favor 574 00:31:22,720 --> 00:31:24,579 and give me this credit, will you? 575 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,660 I've been looking out for you. 576 00:31:44,269 --> 00:31:46,400 Not the other way around. 577 00:31:48,549 --> 00:31:51,950 You spent six years awaiting appointment as the magistrate. 578 00:31:52,309 --> 00:31:54,170 Who paid for 579 00:31:54,200 --> 00:31:55,859 this official's hat of yours? 580 00:31:56,240 --> 00:31:57,960 With such meager achievements, 581 00:31:57,960 --> 00:31:59,690 you think you'll get promoted? 582 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:02,539 Dream on! 583 00:32:13,160 --> 00:32:14,690 I'll help you one more time. 584 00:32:16,349 --> 00:32:17,130 You 585 00:32:17,589 --> 00:32:19,750 go tell the governor 586 00:32:20,109 --> 00:32:22,269 that man isn't an exile. 587 00:32:22,309 --> 00:32:23,309 That you made a mistake 588 00:32:23,309 --> 00:32:25,069 and the case is under investigation. 589 00:32:25,069 --> 00:32:26,829 I'll go see that guerrilla general 590 00:32:26,829 --> 00:32:28,549 and bribe him. 591 00:32:28,680 --> 00:32:30,339 He won't give you any trouble. 592 00:32:32,549 --> 00:32:33,289 Thank you. 593 00:32:47,160 --> 00:32:49,380 I really don't understand. 594 00:32:50,269 --> 00:32:52,369 Who did this despicable thing? 595 00:32:53,349 --> 00:32:54,480 It was Wang Tiangui. 596 00:32:55,109 --> 00:32:56,960 He won't rest until you're dead. 597 00:32:59,400 --> 00:33:00,529 You think it was him? 598 00:33:03,349 --> 00:33:04,609 You paid him back, 599 00:33:05,109 --> 00:33:06,630 so his plan failed. 600 00:33:07,480 --> 00:33:09,009 He's been holding a grudge. 601 00:33:09,400 --> 00:33:10,930 He needed to vent his anger. 602 00:33:12,200 --> 00:33:13,349 This is my fault. 603 00:33:13,680 --> 00:33:14,880 I didn't think ahead. 604 00:33:15,920 --> 00:33:18,319 I dragged you into this, Mr. Gu. 605 00:33:18,549 --> 00:33:19,269 Mr. Chang, 606 00:33:20,069 --> 00:33:20,960 don't say that. 607 00:33:22,109 --> 00:33:24,029 We're friends through thick and thin. 608 00:33:24,029 --> 00:33:26,089 I'm the one who's caused you trouble. 609 00:33:26,349 --> 00:33:28,670 It's just a house. 610 00:33:28,880 --> 00:33:29,829 Even if you gave it to him, 611 00:33:29,829 --> 00:33:31,559 what difference would it make? 612 00:33:31,720 --> 00:33:32,920 With people like him, 613 00:33:33,349 --> 00:33:34,269 the more you give in, 614 00:33:34,269 --> 00:33:35,640 the more they take. 615 00:33:37,240 --> 00:33:39,170 Since we've already offended him, 616 00:33:39,880 --> 00:33:41,480 let's just see what happens. 617 00:33:51,720 --> 00:33:53,319 Come out for interrogation! 618 00:34:20,760 --> 00:34:22,420 You're something else, brat. 619 00:34:23,440 --> 00:34:25,559 Wearing fifty catties of shackles, 620 00:34:25,840 --> 00:34:27,280 and not a scratch. 621 00:34:29,030 --> 00:34:30,559 You're a seasoned convict? 622 00:34:30,960 --> 00:34:32,019 You could say that. 623 00:34:32,840 --> 00:34:34,710 I wore shackles just as heavy back then 624 00:34:34,710 --> 00:34:36,639 and walked all the way to Ningguta. 625 00:34:36,710 --> 00:34:37,880 If I hadn't learned 626 00:34:37,880 --> 00:34:39,800 how to wrap my ankles from the old-timers, 627 00:34:39,800 --> 00:34:41,730 I probably couldn't even walk now. 628 00:34:44,190 --> 00:34:47,650 The imperial court has sentenced you to immediate execution. 629 00:34:48,190 --> 00:34:49,550 Brat, 630 00:34:49,590 --> 00:34:51,380 you won't suffer much longer. 631 00:34:57,230 --> 00:34:59,389 Harboring a criminal 632 00:34:59,590 --> 00:35:01,230 is also a capital offense. 633 00:35:02,230 --> 00:35:04,559 It's fine if you die, 634 00:35:04,590 --> 00:35:07,190 but you've dragged someone else down with you. 635 00:35:07,610 --> 00:35:09,449 I think before autumn comes, 636 00:35:09,670 --> 00:35:11,349 I'll be congratulating you. 637 00:35:18,480 --> 00:35:19,280 Convict, 638 00:35:20,360 --> 00:35:21,320 are you asleep? 639 00:35:22,150 --> 00:35:23,159 Cut the crap. 640 00:35:24,190 --> 00:35:25,190 Someone like you 641 00:35:25,800 --> 00:35:27,760 wouldn't look like a prince even in royal robes. 642 00:35:27,760 --> 00:35:29,440 Trying to play the magistrate? 643 00:35:29,440 --> 00:35:31,039 Go study for a few more years. 644 00:35:32,440 --> 00:35:34,099 Shut your mouth! 645 00:35:35,960 --> 00:35:37,360 I'm the one 646 00:35:37,400 --> 00:35:39,070 living comfortably here. 647 00:35:39,110 --> 00:35:41,030 You are the one about to die! 648 00:35:41,960 --> 00:35:42,630 Do you still think 649 00:35:42,630 --> 00:35:44,059 you're a scholar? 650 00:35:44,230 --> 00:35:46,190 Your title has been stripped. 651 00:35:46,320 --> 00:35:47,150 I'm basically 652 00:35:47,190 --> 00:35:48,960 looking at a dead man now. 653 00:35:49,000 --> 00:35:50,929 Then why waste breath on a dead man? 654 00:35:57,380 --> 00:35:58,170 Speak. 655 00:35:59,360 --> 00:36:01,019 Apart from Mr. Chang's house, 656 00:36:01,800 --> 00:36:03,000 what else do you want? 657 00:36:17,190 --> 00:36:18,429 What do you want? 658 00:36:19,800 --> 00:36:20,849 Can I trust you? 659 00:36:23,539 --> 00:36:24,110 You 660 00:36:24,110 --> 00:36:25,440 don't know me very well. 661 00:36:25,630 --> 00:36:26,880 We businessmen 662 00:36:26,880 --> 00:36:28,800 value credibility above all. 663 00:36:29,110 --> 00:36:30,469 Although business 664 00:36:30,630 --> 00:36:32,880 involves many schemes, 665 00:36:32,920 --> 00:36:34,179 the worst thing 666 00:36:34,510 --> 00:36:36,269 is breaking one's word. 667 00:36:37,480 --> 00:36:38,000 Fine. 668 00:36:39,710 --> 00:36:41,139 I want Mr. Chang 669 00:36:41,480 --> 00:36:42,610 and his family safe. 670 00:36:43,789 --> 00:36:44,880 Name your terms. 671 00:36:51,190 --> 00:36:52,510 I heard 672 00:36:52,880 --> 00:36:54,400 that in Ningguta 673 00:36:54,440 --> 00:36:56,099 and on the Horqin Grasslands, 674 00:36:56,110 --> 00:36:57,070 you made that old fool 675 00:36:57,070 --> 00:36:58,630 a lot of money. 676 00:37:00,590 --> 00:37:03,289 Can you help me too? 677 00:37:13,840 --> 00:37:15,940 Do you know the pawn business? 678 00:37:20,159 --> 00:37:24,050 {\an8}[Taiyufeng Pawnshop] 679 00:37:20,280 --> 00:37:22,880 My ancestors left me a pawnshop 680 00:37:23,760 --> 00:37:26,519 that I've expanded considerably. 681 00:37:27,590 --> 00:37:29,070 Anhui people are the best 682 00:37:29,150 --> 00:37:30,650 at running pawnshops. 683 00:37:30,710 --> 00:37:32,739 Anhui merchants are hardworking 684 00:37:33,110 --> 00:37:34,239 and have a sharp eye. 685 00:37:34,360 --> 00:37:35,550 Record this! 686 00:37:35,710 --> 00:37:37,679 One bright red wedding dress, 687 00:37:37,710 --> 00:37:39,030 collar worn, 688 00:37:39,070 --> 00:37:40,480 moth-eaten, and rat-chewed. 689 00:37:40,480 --> 00:37:42,409 Stained all over, no accessories. 690 00:37:42,480 --> 00:37:44,340 Pawn value: four maces of silver. 691 00:37:52,440 --> 00:37:54,300 Head Manager, please take a look. 692 00:37:54,599 --> 00:37:57,099 {\an8}[Head Manager of Taiyufeng] 693 00:37:54,760 --> 00:37:55,670 The head manager 694 00:37:55,670 --> 00:37:57,099 appraises antiques and jewelry. 695 00:37:57,099 --> 00:37:59,239 {\an8}[Second Manager of Taiyufeng] 696 00:37:57,280 --> 00:37:59,760 The second manager appraises woodwork and ornaments. 697 00:37:59,239 --> 00:38:02,460 {\an8}[Third Manager of Taiyufeng] 698 00:38:00,110 --> 00:38:01,110 The third manager 699 00:38:01,150 --> 00:38:02,710 appraises rough furniture 700 00:38:02,880 --> 00:38:04,070 and daily items. 701 00:38:05,710 --> 00:38:08,880 This business is legal robbery. 702 00:38:08,960 --> 00:38:10,150 When you go to a pawnshop, 703 00:38:10,150 --> 00:38:11,840 even the finest goods 704 00:38:11,960 --> 00:38:12,920 fetch nothing but 705 00:38:12,920 --> 00:38:14,650 dirt-cheap prices. 706 00:38:14,710 --> 00:38:15,929 {\an8}[Taiyufeng] 707 00:38:15,070 --> 00:38:18,000 But with interest added to those prices, 708 00:38:18,190 --> 00:38:20,590 you won't ever be able to redeem your items. 709 00:38:22,690 --> 00:38:28,030 {\an8}[Taiyufeng Record] 710 00:38:23,030 --> 00:38:25,489 The desperate pawn things for good. 711 00:38:26,030 --> 00:38:28,280 Those with hope pawn them to get them back. 712 00:38:28,280 --> 00:38:29,840 Money comes and goes. 713 00:38:30,920 --> 00:38:32,070 People die, 714 00:38:32,670 --> 00:38:34,139 but money lives on. 715 00:38:36,550 --> 00:38:39,460 Pawnshops bring money in. 716 00:38:39,840 --> 00:38:42,250 Draft banks send money out. 717 00:38:42,630 --> 00:38:45,110 If skinning people and eating their flesh 718 00:38:45,190 --> 00:38:46,389 isn't enough for you, 719 00:38:47,030 --> 00:38:48,289 there are draft banks. 720 00:38:48,320 --> 00:38:50,969 They chew up the bones. 721 00:38:52,590 --> 00:38:54,150 Draft banks take deposits 722 00:38:54,550 --> 00:38:55,769 and issue loans. 723 00:38:56,400 --> 00:38:57,880 With just a few slips of paper, 724 00:38:57,880 --> 00:39:00,150 you can do business anywhere. 725 00:38:59,530 --> 00:39:03,469 {\an8}[Taiyufeng] 726 00:39:01,190 --> 00:39:02,590 The silver, actually, 727 00:39:03,440 --> 00:39:05,760 never moves from the vault. 728 00:39:06,440 --> 00:39:08,030 This is the greatest business 729 00:39:08,030 --> 00:39:09,820 in the world. 730 00:39:12,670 --> 00:39:14,030 Do you understand? 731 00:39:14,710 --> 00:39:15,630 How am I supposed to understand 732 00:39:15,630 --> 00:39:16,829 from just a few words? 733 00:39:19,550 --> 00:39:22,070 I want to make a deal with you. 734 00:39:23,190 --> 00:39:24,440 Whatever is on your mind, 735 00:39:24,440 --> 00:39:25,969 you can tell me 736 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:27,110 straight. 737 00:39:28,150 --> 00:39:29,590 A convict is a convict, 738 00:39:29,960 --> 00:39:32,550 but business is business. 739 00:39:41,400 --> 00:39:42,670 All these years, 740 00:39:43,440 --> 00:39:45,070 my pawnshop business 741 00:39:45,110 --> 00:39:47,190 has grown larger and larger. 742 00:39:48,150 --> 00:39:49,590 My subordinates think 743 00:39:50,230 --> 00:39:52,500 it's all their credit, 744 00:39:52,710 --> 00:39:53,670 as if everything 745 00:39:53,710 --> 00:39:55,170 came from their hard work. 746 00:39:55,230 --> 00:39:56,889 So why should the lion's share 747 00:39:56,960 --> 00:39:58,119 go to the master? 748 00:39:58,630 --> 00:39:59,230 Of course, 749 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,480 that is human nature. 750 00:40:02,070 --> 00:40:03,480 But they are wrong. 751 00:40:04,070 --> 00:40:06,400 The master is the master. 752 00:40:07,670 --> 00:40:09,369 I cannot simply 753 00:40:09,400 --> 00:40:10,860 get rid of them overnight. 754 00:40:11,760 --> 00:40:14,269 That place is a stagnant pool. 755 00:40:14,489 --> 00:40:17,530 I need a shark like you 756 00:40:17,880 --> 00:40:19,760 to swim into that stagnant water, 757 00:40:19,800 --> 00:40:21,550 stir things up, 758 00:40:21,670 --> 00:40:23,960 and win back my control. 759 00:40:24,800 --> 00:40:25,510 Can you 760 00:40:25,880 --> 00:40:27,320 do that for me? 761 00:40:28,840 --> 00:40:29,900 When do I start? 762 00:40:47,079 --> 00:40:49,130 {\an8}[Shixing Pawnshop] 763 00:40:57,599 --> 00:41:00,460 {\an8}[Yixiu Shop] 764 00:41:06,190 --> 00:41:07,190 We're here. 765 00:41:17,940 --> 00:41:18,690 Guys! 766 00:41:18,590 --> 00:41:20,630 {\an8}[Yixiu Shop] 767 00:41:19,000 --> 00:41:20,699 Set up the flags. 768 00:41:21,000 --> 00:41:22,690 Unload the silver carts. 769 00:41:23,070 --> 00:41:24,880 We are setting up our shop 770 00:41:25,000 --> 00:41:26,260 right here in Pingyao. 771 00:41:26,320 --> 00:41:27,000 -Yes. -Yes. 772 00:41:27,369 --> 00:41:28,809 {\an8}[Yixiu Shop] 773 00:41:29,110 --> 00:41:29,880 Patriarch! 774 00:41:36,760 --> 00:41:38,090 Where is the patriarch? 775 00:41:38,150 --> 00:41:39,750 Wang Tiangui is holding him. 776 00:41:40,670 --> 00:41:41,599 Wang Tiangui 777 00:41:41,670 --> 00:41:43,469 wants me to work in his pawnshop. 778 00:41:43,900 --> 00:41:44,760 Only if I do well 779 00:41:45,320 --> 00:41:46,780 will he release Mr. Chang. 780 00:41:49,110 --> 00:41:50,039 What do you mean? 781 00:41:51,230 --> 00:41:52,380 Anyway, for now, 782 00:41:52,400 --> 00:41:54,110 I'll sleep and eat at the pawnshop. 783 00:41:54,110 --> 00:41:55,170 When you have time, 784 00:41:55,230 --> 00:41:56,230 go look after him. 785 00:42:00,800 --> 00:42:02,199 Did I say you could leave? 786 00:42:03,320 --> 00:42:04,090 Gu Pingyuan. 787 00:42:08,030 --> 00:42:08,760 Mr. Gu. 788 00:42:10,039 --> 00:42:11,500 What about the patriarch? 789 00:42:11,920 --> 00:42:12,590 You know 790 00:42:12,710 --> 00:42:13,670 he is getting old. 791 00:42:13,670 --> 00:42:14,360 He can't survive 792 00:42:14,360 --> 00:42:16,090 the damp and cold of the prison. 793 00:42:17,590 --> 00:42:18,320 The house... 794 00:42:18,480 --> 00:42:19,699 w-we don't want it. 795 00:42:19,920 --> 00:42:20,360 Okay? 796 00:42:21,760 --> 00:42:23,190 We'll give all the money to Wang Tiangui. 797 00:42:23,190 --> 00:42:24,050 Is that enough? 798 00:42:24,550 --> 00:42:25,360 If money could solve this, 799 00:42:25,360 --> 00:42:26,289 it would be easy. 800 00:42:26,889 --> 00:42:28,360 Under the Law of the Qing Empire, 801 00:42:28,360 --> 00:42:30,510 harboring an exile shares the exile's guilt. 802 00:42:30,510 --> 00:42:31,900 It's all your fault! 803 00:42:32,320 --> 00:42:32,960 Heizi! 804 00:42:33,070 --> 00:42:34,440 Heizi, what are you doing? 805 00:42:34,440 --> 00:42:35,429 Let go! 806 00:42:37,550 --> 00:42:38,320 Gu. 807 00:42:39,840 --> 00:42:41,150 What do we do now? 808 00:42:41,710 --> 00:42:43,309 We have to agree to his terms. 809 00:42:43,840 --> 00:42:44,699 Within a month, 810 00:42:45,070 --> 00:42:45,730 I must bring 811 00:42:45,730 --> 00:42:47,400 the head and second managers under control. 812 00:42:47,400 --> 00:42:48,110 They are 813 00:42:48,130 --> 00:42:49,210 wily old foxes. 814 00:42:49,239 --> 00:42:50,789 How is a month enough? 815 00:42:57,550 --> 00:42:58,429 Gu.