1 00:01:32,269 --> 00:01:36,960 (Zhan Zhao Adventures) 2 00:01:37,046 --> 00:01:39,887 (Episode 32) 3 00:01:58,400 --> 00:02:01,528 Lord Hu, please don't say that. You're doing this for Wanshan County. 4 00:02:01,803 --> 00:02:03,417 You're just trying to protect us from harm. 5 00:02:03,441 --> 00:02:04,664 Lord Hu, your wound... 6 00:02:05,146 --> 00:02:06,345 It's nothing serious. 7 00:02:06,480 --> 00:02:07,767 I'll be fine after a few days. 8 00:02:08,010 --> 00:02:10,421 Zhu Ming Yuan has been hiding in our county office for years. 9 00:02:10,445 --> 00:02:12,666 He worked with the Xiuluo Sect to commit serious crimes. 10 00:02:12,690 --> 00:02:14,131 It was an oversight on my part. 11 00:02:14,222 --> 00:02:17,185 As the magistrate here, I've let you all down. 12 00:02:17,410 --> 00:02:19,576 I sincerely apologize to everyone. 13 00:02:22,457 --> 00:02:25,435 We don't deserve this apology from you, Lord Hu. 14 00:02:25,659 --> 00:02:27,672 Everyone in this county knows 15 00:02:27,760 --> 00:02:30,347 that you've already given it your all 16 00:02:30,438 --> 00:02:32,358 to protect Wanshan County. 17 00:02:32,505 --> 00:02:34,527 - Yes. - You're not a saint. 18 00:02:34,618 --> 00:02:37,028 Nobody can be perfect all the time. 19 00:02:37,119 --> 00:02:38,280 Isn't that right, everyone? 20 00:02:38,371 --> 00:02:40,896 - Yes. - Yes. 21 00:02:40,987 --> 00:02:44,248 Watching a citizen of Wanshan County die right in front of me 22 00:02:44,339 --> 00:02:45,619 is proof of my own incompetence. 23 00:02:46,459 --> 00:02:48,050 I'll give out three months of my salary 24 00:02:48,141 --> 00:02:49,821 to support the widow's household expenses. 25 00:02:51,241 --> 00:02:54,159 Sister-in-law, the Yao family has lost their pillar. 26 00:02:54,250 --> 00:02:55,730 Life will be tough for you now. 27 00:02:55,821 --> 00:02:57,088 If you ever need help in the future, 28 00:02:57,112 --> 00:02:58,999 just let me know anytime. 29 00:03:01,521 --> 00:03:03,568 Sister-in-law, don't worry. 30 00:03:03,698 --> 00:03:05,778 We'll be here to help you from now on. 31 00:03:05,869 --> 00:03:08,880 Yao died helping the county capture the criminal. 32 00:03:08,971 --> 00:03:11,505 The county will definitely give him the justice he deserves. 33 00:03:11,596 --> 00:03:14,593 Just follow the usual customs and take these few hundred taels of silver. 34 00:03:14,684 --> 00:03:15,907 After this, you... 35 00:03:27,969 --> 00:03:31,247 Did Luo Chang Shui kill Zhong Shou because you ordered him to? 36 00:03:31,842 --> 00:03:34,482 Did Zhong Shou and the physician both die by your hand? 37 00:03:34,562 --> 00:03:35,785 Yes. 38 00:03:36,082 --> 00:03:37,305 I did it all. 39 00:03:39,440 --> 00:03:41,704 How did you find out about our plan to identify someone? 40 00:03:52,850 --> 00:03:54,216 Everyone, head home for now. 41 00:03:54,440 --> 00:03:57,080 About this matter, I promise to give you all a proper explanation. 42 00:03:57,129 --> 00:03:59,794 Time to leave. Everyone, just head back. 43 00:03:59,898 --> 00:04:01,984 - Time to leave. - Break it up. 44 00:04:02,283 --> 00:04:03,506 Come on, let's go. 45 00:04:06,962 --> 00:04:08,691 Let's go. 46 00:04:22,713 --> 00:04:24,039 I need to talk to you. 47 00:04:24,240 --> 00:04:26,280 Come with me to the study so we can talk in detail. 48 00:04:44,626 --> 00:04:47,166 Those two Xiuluo Sect members fought to the death. 49 00:04:47,338 --> 00:04:49,248 I couldn't do anything to capture them alive. 50 00:04:49,489 --> 00:04:52,169 I couldn't help but watch as they took poison right in front of me. 51 00:04:52,641 --> 00:04:55,216 I'm sorry. I broke off your lead in the investigation. 52 00:04:55,344 --> 00:04:56,954 As long as the people are safe. 53 00:04:58,354 --> 00:05:00,074 Shouldn't you get that wound looked at? 54 00:05:00,242 --> 00:05:01,465 It's fine. 55 00:05:01,946 --> 00:05:04,280 I have a few important words I need to say to you. 56 00:05:05,280 --> 00:05:06,556 We failed to identify the culprit. 57 00:05:06,580 --> 00:05:09,552 And innocent lives were lost in Wanshan County. 58 00:05:09,763 --> 00:05:11,729 That means there's still a traitor among us. 59 00:05:12,202 --> 00:05:14,483 You need to pay close attention to the people around you. 60 00:05:16,442 --> 00:05:17,665 Who do you suspect? 61 00:05:19,937 --> 00:05:22,492 That steward from the prince's manor has been acting suspiciously lately. 62 00:05:22,516 --> 00:05:23,962 He often sneaks out alone. 63 00:05:24,209 --> 00:05:27,328 Even Ming Zhu Er can't explain what he's doing outside. 64 00:05:27,649 --> 00:05:28,895 That's pretty suspicious. 65 00:05:29,473 --> 00:05:31,200 Zhao Zhi Er is someone close to Prince Hui. 66 00:05:31,555 --> 00:05:32,840 He can't be the traitor. 67 00:05:37,520 --> 00:05:40,567 What I'm about to say next might upset you. 68 00:05:40,921 --> 00:05:42,567 But I still need to warn you. 69 00:05:43,178 --> 00:05:46,320 Zhan Zhao, don't you think you let your emotions get the better of you? 70 00:05:46,482 --> 00:05:48,864 Wasn't Zhu Ming Yuan's lesson harsh enough? 71 00:05:53,418 --> 00:05:55,458 The person Zhao Zheng De identified as Zhao Yue An, 72 00:05:55,611 --> 00:05:56,856 was it Shao Ji Zu? 73 00:06:03,155 --> 00:06:04,378 No. 74 00:06:05,675 --> 00:06:08,212 He pointed to Huo Feng. 75 00:06:10,170 --> 00:06:11,393 Just as I thought. 76 00:06:12,243 --> 00:06:16,048 Do you know why I insisted on having all three of them present before this? 77 00:06:16,250 --> 00:06:18,474 Shao Ji Zu serves Prince Xiangyang, 78 00:06:18,565 --> 00:06:20,932 yet not a single rumor has reached the Huo family? 79 00:06:21,023 --> 00:06:22,531 The Huo family agreed to the marriage, 80 00:06:22,555 --> 00:06:24,951 was it because they had no choice, or... 81 00:06:27,179 --> 00:06:31,247 Or because they wanted to use the power behind Shao Ji Zu? 82 00:06:31,681 --> 00:06:33,968 Have you ever really thought about that? 83 00:06:35,000 --> 00:06:37,201 If the Huo family is tied to Prince Xiangyang, 84 00:06:37,292 --> 00:06:39,618 someone will definitely use your friendship with Huo Ling Long 85 00:06:39,642 --> 00:06:40,865 to make a big deal out of it. 86 00:06:40,956 --> 00:06:42,643 You'll get dragged into it too. 87 00:06:43,762 --> 00:06:44,985 I know. 88 00:06:45,514 --> 00:06:48,887 You don't care about fame, fortune, or climbing the ranks. 89 00:06:49,131 --> 00:06:50,650 But you need to think carefully. 90 00:06:50,741 --> 00:06:52,181 If you get dragged into this, 91 00:06:52,280 --> 00:06:54,928 who else would dare to take on Prince Xiangyang's case? 92 00:06:55,035 --> 00:06:56,881 If we let the corrupt run wild, 93 00:06:57,314 --> 00:06:58,537 the people of Xiangzhou 94 00:06:58,794 --> 00:07:00,919 will never have hope again. 95 00:07:03,747 --> 00:07:05,924 I thought you had some great insight. 96 00:07:06,015 --> 00:07:08,255 But turns out you just believed what Zhao Zheng De said. 97 00:07:08,370 --> 00:07:10,961 The identification plan has already been leaked. How can it still count? 98 00:07:10,985 --> 00:07:12,208 Why wouldn't it count? 99 00:07:14,313 --> 00:07:16,273 Is the At First Sight poison attacking you again? 100 00:07:19,129 --> 00:07:20,352 Where's your brother? 101 00:07:22,858 --> 00:07:24,201 He went back to Linglong Manor. 102 00:07:29,162 --> 00:07:32,304 Zhan, my brother told me himself that he's not Zhao Yue An. 103 00:07:32,395 --> 00:07:35,082 What did you find? Why do you say his identification doesn't count? 104 00:07:38,265 --> 00:07:39,632 I searched him from head to toe, 105 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,420 and interrogated him for a long time. 106 00:07:41,444 --> 00:07:42,564 I didn't find anything, 107 00:07:42,655 --> 00:07:44,775 but I just have a feeling he's not telling the truth. 108 00:07:59,120 --> 00:08:02,343 Investigations rely on solid evidence, not just guesses. 109 00:08:02,842 --> 00:08:05,207 Earlier, both of us were so fixated on Shao Ji Zu 110 00:08:05,320 --> 00:08:07,266 that we let Ling Long chase after her brother alone. 111 00:08:07,290 --> 00:08:08,775 Honestly, that was too reckless. 112 00:08:13,867 --> 00:08:15,107 About identifying these people, 113 00:08:15,426 --> 00:08:17,312 we've let our friendship 114 00:08:17,850 --> 00:08:19,254 cloud our judgment. 115 00:08:19,466 --> 00:08:22,426 We're not as clear-headed as Xiao Chen, who's not bound by the friendship. 116 00:08:29,360 --> 00:08:31,800 Lady Huo, you let your brother go. 117 00:08:31,970 --> 00:08:34,530 Are you sure it wasn't because you were hiding something from us? 118 00:08:34,554 --> 00:08:37,779 Otherwise, why didn't you bring your brother here to confront Zhao Zheng De 119 00:08:37,870 --> 00:08:39,476 to clear his name? 120 00:08:53,505 --> 00:08:54,728 Zhan, 121 00:08:54,906 --> 00:08:56,129 I hurried back 122 00:08:56,713 --> 00:08:58,923 because I wanted to tell you what my brother said. 123 00:09:01,960 --> 00:09:03,183 But now, it seems like 124 00:09:04,953 --> 00:09:06,176 there's no need. 125 00:09:14,138 --> 00:09:16,038 You interfered with the identification plan. 126 00:09:16,129 --> 00:09:18,460 - Now you're trying to drive a wedge between us! - Bai! 127 00:09:18,551 --> 00:09:20,311 How am I driving a wedge between all of you? 128 00:09:20,435 --> 00:09:22,120 I'm just telling the truth. 129 00:09:22,841 --> 00:09:24,549 Before this, because of your brother's case, 130 00:09:24,573 --> 00:09:26,480 Zhan Zhao had already offended a lot of colleagues. 131 00:09:26,504 --> 00:09:30,048 Do you realize how many people in court are waiting for him to slip up? 132 00:09:30,194 --> 00:09:31,801 You're not part of the bureaucracy, 133 00:09:32,130 --> 00:09:35,368 how could you understand what Zhan Zhao is up against in court? 134 00:09:35,521 --> 00:09:38,608 People like you only ever think about yourselves. 135 00:09:39,091 --> 00:09:41,628 Zhan Zhao, do you believe me? 136 00:09:41,771 --> 00:09:43,571 I could've saved that civilian just now. 137 00:09:43,662 --> 00:09:44,885 Enough. 138 00:09:46,160 --> 00:09:47,383 You're so reckless, 139 00:09:47,866 --> 00:09:50,226 always resorting to violence at the slightest disagreement. 140 00:09:50,499 --> 00:09:51,722 How can I trust you? 141 00:09:53,283 --> 00:09:54,803 After all we've been through together, 142 00:09:55,570 --> 00:09:58,210 it took only a few words of provocation from him to draw us apart. 143 00:09:58,762 --> 00:09:59,985 Very well. 144 00:10:00,076 --> 00:10:01,116 Zhan Zhao. 145 00:10:01,322 --> 00:10:02,545 Very well. 146 00:10:08,410 --> 00:10:09,633 Are you okay? 147 00:10:10,881 --> 00:10:12,847 Bai really does hold a deep grudge against me. 148 00:10:13,081 --> 00:10:14,304 That slap 149 00:10:14,851 --> 00:10:16,074 wasn't light at all. 150 00:10:16,554 --> 00:10:18,965 Plus, when I was chasing Zhu Ming Yuan earlier, 151 00:10:19,056 --> 00:10:20,343 I already got hurt internally. 152 00:10:21,360 --> 00:10:23,600 - Now my energy is all over the place. - Young Master, 153 00:10:24,562 --> 00:10:26,623 Young Master, did you guys have a fight? 154 00:10:26,762 --> 00:10:29,226 Why did Huo and Bai storm out looking so angry? 155 00:10:29,317 --> 00:10:30,557 You guys got here just in time. 156 00:10:30,851 --> 00:10:33,123 Help them mediate this fight and stop them from leaving. 157 00:10:40,921 --> 00:10:42,403 Sleek Rat, where are you going? 158 00:10:42,578 --> 00:10:44,225 Bai, don't go! 159 00:10:45,020 --> 00:10:47,424 - Bai, I'm begging you. - Bai! 160 00:10:47,739 --> 00:10:50,818 - Bai! - Bai, I'm begging you. You can't leave. 161 00:10:50,947 --> 00:10:54,056 If my young master offended you in any way, I'll apologize on his behalf. 162 00:10:54,148 --> 00:10:56,759 But he is poisoned severely. You can't just leave him like this. 163 00:10:56,850 --> 00:10:59,679 Bai, People say things they don't mean when they're mad. 164 00:10:59,770 --> 00:11:02,101 If you stay, I won't argue with you ever again. 165 00:11:02,192 --> 00:11:03,632 You can have all the plums. 166 00:11:03,723 --> 00:11:05,563 And also, I'll be your servant for a few days. 167 00:11:05,600 --> 00:11:07,651 I'll serve you like you are my master, okay? 168 00:11:07,742 --> 00:11:08,965 I'm begging you. 169 00:11:34,665 --> 00:11:35,888 Here. 170 00:11:40,835 --> 00:11:44,167 Why did you use your internal energy to help me recover? 171 00:11:44,314 --> 00:11:45,839 Don't you care about your own life? 172 00:11:48,306 --> 00:11:50,471 When you risked your life to save someone earlier, 173 00:11:51,000 --> 00:11:52,560 you didn't think about yourself either. 174 00:11:53,402 --> 00:11:55,070 I wasn't thinking that far ahead. 175 00:11:55,161 --> 00:11:57,094 All I cared about was protecting your witness, 176 00:11:57,185 --> 00:11:58,751 and keeping my people safe. 177 00:12:01,723 --> 00:12:02,946 Zhan Zhao, 178 00:12:03,360 --> 00:12:06,033 Let me speak for the people of Wanshan County. 179 00:12:07,210 --> 00:12:09,726 I hope you don't take their complaints to heart. 180 00:12:09,904 --> 00:12:11,127 Don't hold it against them. 181 00:12:13,235 --> 00:12:14,395 Don't worry. 182 00:12:14,486 --> 00:12:15,732 I didn't take it personally. 183 00:12:16,160 --> 00:12:18,710 Before I took office, I heard a lot of rumors, 184 00:12:18,801 --> 00:12:20,887 like Wanshan County was full of troublemakers. 185 00:12:21,609 --> 00:12:23,415 But after coming here, I realized 186 00:12:23,706 --> 00:12:26,167 the people's ferocity was all just an act. 187 00:12:26,258 --> 00:12:29,292 They just had too many hard days. They were scared of being poor. 188 00:12:30,219 --> 00:12:31,624 What happened to Yao today 189 00:12:31,800 --> 00:12:33,725 shows how kind they really are inside. 190 00:12:36,298 --> 00:12:38,170 Once life got better in the county, 191 00:12:38,261 --> 00:12:39,861 they made an agreement among themselves. 192 00:12:40,113 --> 00:12:42,260 Anyone who died because of county matters 193 00:12:42,351 --> 00:12:44,271 would receive a token of care. 194 00:12:45,160 --> 00:12:48,580 That money was pooled together by every household, little by little. 195 00:12:48,671 --> 00:12:51,002 Ever since they set this rule, it has never changed. 196 00:12:51,154 --> 00:12:52,641 It's still going strong today. 197 00:12:59,786 --> 00:13:01,273 Everything about Wanshan County, 198 00:13:01,737 --> 00:13:02,984 I've seen it all myself. 199 00:13:04,633 --> 00:13:06,910 The county's progress today is all thanks to you. 200 00:13:07,339 --> 00:13:08,585 Do you really think so? 201 00:13:09,026 --> 00:13:10,481 Are you doing this on purpose? 202 00:13:11,242 --> 00:13:12,808 You just want me to praise you more. 203 00:13:14,242 --> 00:13:15,968 I'm not falling for it. 204 00:13:17,320 --> 00:13:20,126 Young Master, Bai and Huo have both left. 205 00:13:20,611 --> 00:13:21,970 Didn't you stop them? 206 00:13:22,061 --> 00:13:23,376 I did everything I could. 207 00:13:23,480 --> 00:13:25,766 It didn't work even when I almost knelt down for Sleek Rat. 208 00:13:25,790 --> 00:13:27,480 Huo left with Sect Leader Tang too. 209 00:13:27,602 --> 00:13:29,784 Zhao Zhi Er is watching over Zhao Zheng De now. 210 00:13:33,138 --> 00:13:35,590 Xiao Chen, I need to hurry back. 211 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:38,031 Move back to the yamen. At least you'll have someone here. 212 00:13:38,055 --> 00:13:39,615 No need to go through all that trouble. 213 00:13:39,729 --> 00:13:42,451 Tomorrow morning, I'm taking Zhao Zheng De to Xiangyang. 214 00:13:42,542 --> 00:13:43,765 Xiangyang? 215 00:13:44,040 --> 00:13:45,873 The imperial envoy has already arrived in Xiangyang. 216 00:13:45,897 --> 00:13:47,120 Once I bring him back, 217 00:13:47,218 --> 00:13:50,488 I can ask the envoy to use Lady Jin's old case 218 00:13:50,738 --> 00:13:52,146 to arrest Zhao Yue An. 219 00:13:52,386 --> 00:13:54,647 Young Master, I'll move back tonight, then. 220 00:13:54,874 --> 00:13:57,313 Your young master has things to handle, you should stay at my place. 221 00:13:57,337 --> 00:13:58,657 Don't make things harder for him. 222 00:14:01,281 --> 00:14:02,504 Listen to Xiao Chen. 223 00:14:04,640 --> 00:14:06,578 - I'll take my leave now. - Alright. 224 00:14:15,577 --> 00:14:17,309 Don't be upset. Come. 225 00:14:17,459 --> 00:14:18,979 I'll keep you company to cheer you up. 226 00:14:19,081 --> 00:14:20,368 Lord Hu, 227 00:14:20,514 --> 00:14:22,240 why aren't you worried at all? 228 00:14:23,970 --> 00:14:26,505 Worrying won't solve the mess we're in right now. 229 00:14:27,379 --> 00:14:28,744 You need to have some patience. 230 00:14:29,121 --> 00:14:30,344 After tonight, 231 00:14:31,354 --> 00:14:33,726 things might turn around. 232 00:14:56,440 --> 00:14:58,686 Leader, Dong Jun has given new instructions. 233 00:15:33,641 --> 00:15:36,145 I made the antidote for the Peacock Gall poison on your hidden weapons 234 00:15:36,169 --> 00:15:37,894 when I was 10. 235 00:15:38,243 --> 00:15:40,752 Your poison won't work on me. 236 00:15:42,600 --> 00:15:44,965 Why don't you have a taste of the Tang Sect poison instead? 237 00:15:55,059 --> 00:15:56,637 I was worried you wouldn't block it. 238 00:15:56,728 --> 00:15:58,135 I've upgraded my hidden weapons. 239 00:15:59,203 --> 00:16:00,389 There's no poison on the surface. 240 00:16:00,413 --> 00:16:02,985 The good stuff is all hidden inside. 241 00:16:03,641 --> 00:16:04,864 Isn't that fun? 242 00:16:08,162 --> 00:16:09,976 Actually, I should thank you guys. 243 00:16:10,186 --> 00:16:12,026 You finally pointed us in the right direction. 244 00:16:12,299 --> 00:16:14,344 Now we know who Dong Jun is. 245 00:16:16,242 --> 00:16:19,047 Last time you tricked Zhi Hua, at least you gave us a heads up. 246 00:16:19,321 --> 00:16:20,728 Now you're getting bolder. 247 00:16:20,939 --> 00:16:24,145 You dragged the two of us into such a big act without saying anything. 248 00:16:25,491 --> 00:16:28,968 - We have great teamwork. - Zhan, how did you spot his flaw? 249 00:16:29,337 --> 00:16:31,913 He didn't just want to win, he wanted to play the saint. 250 00:16:32,760 --> 00:16:34,941 He was so arrogant that he thought he could predict everything. 251 00:16:34,965 --> 00:16:37,112 He even thought he could control people's hearts. 252 00:16:37,203 --> 00:16:39,129 Like he could toy with the people's will. 253 00:16:40,554 --> 00:16:42,120 But he didn't realize his biggest flaw 254 00:16:43,762 --> 00:16:45,173 came from that very arrogance. 255 00:16:48,659 --> 00:16:50,659 I found this when I searched Zhao Zheng De's body. 256 00:16:50,720 --> 00:16:53,146 During the identification, the Xiuluo Sect took advantage of the chaos 257 00:16:53,170 --> 00:16:54,415 to slip this into his hand. 258 00:16:55,059 --> 00:16:57,471 As soon as he entered Wanxing Tower, he was threatened. 259 00:16:57,562 --> 00:16:58,922 That's why he identified Huo Feng. 260 00:17:01,122 --> 00:17:02,729 Even without Prince Xiangyang's threats, 261 00:17:03,441 --> 00:17:05,127 he still wouldn't betray Shao Ji Zu. 262 00:17:05,594 --> 00:17:07,914 When he was identifying people, his eyes were full of tears. 263 00:17:07,938 --> 00:17:11,167 That's when I realized that when he agreed to come back with us, 264 00:17:11,522 --> 00:17:14,664 his plan was to protect Zhao Yue An. 265 00:17:15,320 --> 00:17:16,806 As long as Zhao Zheng De is alive, 266 00:17:17,179 --> 00:17:19,870 for Shao Ji Zu, he's a threat. 267 00:17:26,360 --> 00:17:29,368 Honestly, I really wish tonight could stay calm and peaceful. 268 00:17:30,410 --> 00:17:31,896 I hope nothing happens. 269 00:17:35,081 --> 00:17:36,927 I really hope I'm just overthinking things. 270 00:17:39,002 --> 00:17:41,162 Do you know what happens if you fail an assassination? 271 00:17:41,754 --> 00:17:44,886 Those two from Wanxing Tower today have already been silenced by Dong Jun. 272 00:17:44,977 --> 00:17:47,337 If you don't start talking and give us something important, 273 00:17:47,755 --> 00:17:49,835 I won't hesitate to hand you right back to Dong Jun. 274 00:17:49,971 --> 00:17:53,000 Do you really think you know everything about Dong Jun's entire plan? 275 00:17:58,090 --> 00:17:59,904 Why are there only four of you here today? 276 00:17:59,995 --> 00:18:01,218 Where's your new leader? 277 00:18:10,320 --> 00:18:12,072 Didn't Bai say it already? 278 00:18:12,282 --> 00:18:13,643 They were just putting on a show. 279 00:18:13,734 --> 00:18:15,259 Why do you still look so down? 280 00:18:15,640 --> 00:18:17,726 It's all because of my young master. 281 00:18:18,554 --> 00:18:20,274 Now he even changes clothes behind my back. 282 00:18:21,042 --> 00:18:23,693 He still thinks that if I can't see the rash, 283 00:18:23,784 --> 00:18:25,007 I won't worry about him. 284 00:18:25,258 --> 00:18:28,632 All this time, you've been putting on a brave face for Officer Zhan. 285 00:18:28,961 --> 00:18:30,918 But you wipe your tears alone behind his back. 286 00:18:31,009 --> 00:18:32,232 It must have been hard on you. 287 00:18:32,978 --> 00:18:34,464 If you ever feel upset again, 288 00:18:34,960 --> 00:18:36,183 you can always talk to me. 289 00:18:45,160 --> 00:18:46,886 I ran all over town 290 00:18:47,153 --> 00:18:48,376 to buy this just for you. 291 00:18:49,115 --> 00:18:50,338 Try it. 292 00:18:57,840 --> 00:18:59,063 It's delicious. 293 00:19:03,770 --> 00:19:05,210 Looks like it's going to rain again. 294 00:19:06,001 --> 00:19:08,085 Whenever it rains, these leaves close up. 295 00:19:08,176 --> 00:19:09,576 I've already figured out the trick. 296 00:19:14,920 --> 00:19:17,040 As for the rest, I'm saving them for my young master. 297 00:19:18,282 --> 00:19:21,100 Alright. You really treat your young master well. 298 00:19:21,602 --> 00:19:23,129 Save this plum for him too. 299 00:19:30,800 --> 00:19:32,023 Speaking of which, 300 00:19:32,153 --> 00:19:34,033 you've been with Officer Zhan for 10 years now. 301 00:19:35,000 --> 00:19:36,765 His Highness mentioned it once 302 00:19:37,209 --> 00:19:40,385 that when your family was in trouble, it was Officer Zhan who saved you. 303 00:19:40,963 --> 00:19:42,186 Yeah. 304 00:19:42,427 --> 00:19:44,226 How did Officer Zhan save you? 305 00:19:44,317 --> 00:19:45,355 Do you still remember? 306 00:20:00,282 --> 00:20:01,505 I can't really remember. 307 00:20:02,080 --> 00:20:04,982 All I remember is when I opened my eyes, 308 00:20:05,073 --> 00:20:07,077 I was already with the young master. 309 00:20:08,922 --> 00:20:10,568 So all these years, 310 00:20:11,234 --> 00:20:13,485 Officer Zhan never mentioned what happened back then? 311 00:20:13,600 --> 00:20:14,887 He has never said a word. 312 00:20:15,842 --> 00:20:17,447 I guess he doesn't want me to feel sad. 313 00:20:18,640 --> 00:20:21,047 Why are you suddenly asking about this? 314 00:20:25,946 --> 00:20:27,169 Here's the thing. 315 00:20:27,417 --> 00:20:29,024 While working on the Siming case, 316 00:20:29,441 --> 00:20:32,785 His Highness and I were sorting through the prefecture's case files. 317 00:20:33,354 --> 00:20:35,906 And we found a record of your family's case. 318 00:20:36,122 --> 00:20:40,265 I always knew you lost your family at a young age. 319 00:20:40,459 --> 00:20:43,185 I thought it happened during the famine. 320 00:20:44,074 --> 00:20:45,297 But turns out... 321 00:20:57,441 --> 00:20:58,664 It was Yaksha. 322 00:20:59,362 --> 00:21:01,127 It was Yaksha who killed my whole family. 323 00:21:03,192 --> 00:21:04,415 Yaksha? 324 00:21:04,681 --> 00:21:06,887 The one who fights evil and protects the innocent? 325 00:21:07,354 --> 00:21:10,005 I see a lot of people in Xiangzhou worship him, 326 00:21:10,096 --> 00:21:11,937 like he's some kind of God. 327 00:21:12,028 --> 00:21:13,976 How can someone who kills innocent people be a God? 328 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,845 He's the monster who murdered my whole family! 329 00:21:19,273 --> 00:21:21,490 Who is it? Come out! 330 00:21:34,360 --> 00:21:35,583 Young master. 331 00:21:49,402 --> 00:21:51,008 It has been 10 years. 332 00:21:52,474 --> 00:21:54,079 You've grown so much. 333 00:22:17,690 --> 00:22:19,678 Ming Zhu Er. Do you know him? 334 00:22:20,721 --> 00:22:23,309 Yaksha. He's the Yaksha who killed my whole family! 335 00:22:23,400 --> 00:22:25,747 - Ming Zhu Er, what are you doing? - Zhao Zhi Er. Take him inside. 336 00:22:25,771 --> 00:22:27,417 - Calm down. - I'll fight him to the end! 337 00:22:27,441 --> 00:22:29,774 You've been fooled by Zhan Zhao, that liar. 338 00:22:33,201 --> 00:22:35,282 - Let go of me! I'm going to kill him! - Let's go. 339 00:22:35,362 --> 00:22:37,393 Calm down. Let's go. 340 00:22:38,802 --> 00:22:40,025 Move aside! 341 00:22:40,290 --> 00:22:42,417 - No way. No! - I said, move aside! 342 00:22:42,508 --> 00:22:44,277 - Move aside! - No! 343 00:22:47,331 --> 00:22:48,554 No! 344 00:22:50,082 --> 00:22:51,955 - Let me out. - No. 345 00:22:52,046 --> 00:22:54,915 Zhao Zhi Er. Watch him. Don't let him out! 346 00:23:26,642 --> 00:23:28,568 Don't you dare bother Ming Zhu Er again. 347 00:23:29,322 --> 00:23:31,048 Then just kill me. 348 00:23:32,082 --> 00:23:34,288 Killing me is the only way to shut me up. 349 00:23:35,281 --> 00:23:37,088 Your sword hasn't tasted blood in ten years. 350 00:23:37,483 --> 00:23:40,167 Yaksha's sword must be rusty by now. 351 00:23:41,681 --> 00:23:43,727 How could it still kill anyone? 352 00:23:51,642 --> 00:23:52,865 Zhan Zhao. 353 00:23:53,481 --> 00:23:55,407 As long as I'm still breathing, 354 00:23:55,602 --> 00:23:59,207 I'll do whatever it takes to make sure he learns the truth. 355 00:24:07,721 --> 00:24:09,825 - Let me out! - You'll get yourself killed! 356 00:24:14,362 --> 00:24:18,048 - Are you letting me out or not? - No! Not even if I die! 357 00:24:22,809 --> 00:24:24,802 - Let me out! - No! 358 00:24:24,882 --> 00:24:26,105 Let go of me! 359 00:24:39,201 --> 00:24:40,424 Ming Zhu Er. 360 00:24:41,274 --> 00:24:44,177 I've carried the blame for your family's murder for ten years. 361 00:24:44,268 --> 00:24:46,314 I don't want to carry it anymore! 362 00:24:47,481 --> 00:24:49,288 Zhan Zhao, that hypocrite, 363 00:24:49,961 --> 00:24:52,941 he never had the guts to tell you the truth about what really happened. 364 00:24:53,081 --> 00:24:55,366 So listen up now! 365 00:24:55,906 --> 00:24:58,713 The one who killed your family back then was... 366 00:25:01,201 --> 00:25:03,353 Let go of me! Young Master! 367 00:25:03,444 --> 00:25:05,003 I need to see the young master! 368 00:25:05,201 --> 00:25:07,568 If you dare say another word to him, 369 00:25:08,362 --> 00:25:10,482 I'll kill you myself. 370 00:25:13,433 --> 00:25:16,727 Do you want to gamble your worthless life with me? 371 00:25:17,778 --> 00:25:19,001 It's up to you. 372 00:25:27,082 --> 00:25:29,608 Now that's the Yaksha I remember. 373 00:25:33,393 --> 00:25:34,720 Young Master! 374 00:25:57,082 --> 00:25:58,568 How is he still alive? 375 00:25:58,659 --> 00:26:00,024 Didn't you say he was dead? 376 00:26:00,562 --> 00:26:01,841 What did he mean just now? 377 00:26:01,921 --> 00:26:04,058 Who was the one who killed my family? 378 00:26:04,280 --> 00:26:07,440 Say something! Who killed my whole family? Tell me! 379 00:26:07,531 --> 00:26:08,856 Hurry up, tell me! 380 00:26:23,961 --> 00:26:25,288 Tell me! 381 00:26:37,026 --> 00:26:38,595 Don't believe a word he says. 382 00:26:39,409 --> 00:26:40,632 Don't believe him. 383 00:26:42,586 --> 00:26:43,809 Don't be scared. 384 00:26:44,833 --> 00:26:46,120 I'll protect you. 385 00:26:48,474 --> 00:26:50,319 I'll always protect you. 386 00:27:03,498 --> 00:27:04,721 Young Master. 387 00:27:07,929 --> 00:27:09,062 Young Master. 388 00:27:09,243 --> 00:27:10,466 Young Master. 389 00:27:12,040 --> 00:27:13,686 Young Master, wake up! 390 00:27:15,506 --> 00:27:16,729 Zhan Zhao! 391 00:27:49,920 --> 00:27:51,600 (Hu Xiao Chen) 392 00:27:51,673 --> 00:27:52,976 It's been ten years. 393 00:27:53,306 --> 00:27:54,831 Zhan Zhao's acting skills 394 00:27:55,067 --> 00:27:56,552 are even better than mine. 395 00:27:57,673 --> 00:28:00,647 When it comes to solving cases, he's getting more and more cunning. 396 00:28:01,665 --> 00:28:03,472 I'm working on a new poison right now. 397 00:28:04,882 --> 00:28:07,385 I'll need at least a dozen live subjects to test it properly. 398 00:28:08,177 --> 00:28:09,543 You promised me before 399 00:28:10,146 --> 00:28:12,585 to get me test subjects. When are you giving them to me? 400 00:28:19,027 --> 00:28:20,477 I'm testing poison 401 00:28:20,618 --> 00:28:22,517 so I can serve you better. 402 00:28:23,746 --> 00:28:25,112 Once my poison is perfected, 403 00:28:26,153 --> 00:28:27,559 not just Zhan Zhao, 404 00:28:28,520 --> 00:28:30,810 even the Gods themselves would be dead. 405 00:28:30,901 --> 00:28:33,148 I don't need you to take out Zhan Zhao. 406 00:28:34,251 --> 00:28:36,825 About what I promised you, I'll make it happen. 407 00:28:38,282 --> 00:28:39,505 Alright. 408 00:28:40,402 --> 00:28:42,702 But Zhan Zhao already knows who you are. What... 409 00:28:42,793 --> 00:28:45,755 Whether my identity is exposed or not won't affect the bigger plan. 410 00:28:46,121 --> 00:28:48,202 What you said in front of Ming Zhu Er 411 00:28:48,293 --> 00:28:49,699 was enough to turn things around. 412 00:28:51,480 --> 00:28:52,703 Tonight, Zhan Zhao 413 00:28:52,978 --> 00:28:54,768 can't really call himself the winner either. 414 00:28:55,193 --> 00:28:56,559 What a shame. 415 00:28:57,274 --> 00:28:59,953 Two of my men got caught by Zhan Zhao. 416 00:29:00,480 --> 00:29:03,048 I won't let them fall into Zhan Zhao's hands. 417 00:29:04,050 --> 00:29:05,860 I've been planning this move for a long time. 418 00:29:06,322 --> 00:29:08,008 Just one last step to go. 419 00:29:13,345 --> 00:29:14,672 Those two men of yours 420 00:29:14,995 --> 00:29:16,909 are just what I need. 421 00:29:23,938 --> 00:29:25,348 Tang. Hurry up. 422 00:29:25,465 --> 00:29:27,161 The poison in Zhan Zhao's body is acting up. 423 00:29:27,185 --> 00:29:29,950 Now, we can only use the Tiangen Yueku acupuncture technique to treat him. 424 00:29:29,974 --> 00:29:32,054 Let's see if we can suppress the poison in his body. 425 00:29:32,880 --> 00:29:36,157 Bai, that acupuncture technique targets the most dangerous pressure points. 426 00:29:36,248 --> 00:29:38,688 - Neither of us has ever actually tried it before. - Hurry! 427 00:29:40,520 --> 00:29:42,377 If we don't do it, he won't make it through the night. 428 00:29:42,401 --> 00:29:43,624 Give it a try. 429 00:29:51,802 --> 00:29:53,025 Tang! 430 00:30:59,850 --> 00:31:02,288 I heard you caught two Xiuluo Sect bandits. 431 00:31:02,379 --> 00:31:03,602 I'm here to take them. 432 00:31:04,082 --> 00:31:05,305 Who told you that? 433 00:31:06,130 --> 00:31:07,770 Was it the new leader of the Xiuluo Sect? 434 00:31:21,337 --> 00:31:22,937 You're in such a hurry to take them away 435 00:31:23,169 --> 00:31:26,018 because you're afraid they'll spill how you incited the Xiuluo Sect 436 00:31:26,109 --> 00:31:27,883 to commit crimes in Wanshan County, right? 437 00:31:27,960 --> 00:31:30,687 Wang Heng and Liu San Lang both died by your hand. 438 00:31:36,642 --> 00:31:39,954 A few deaths in exchange for peace in Wanshan County. 439 00:31:40,045 --> 00:31:41,931 Then their deaths were justified. 440 00:31:42,482 --> 00:31:45,127 Without me, Wanshan County wouldn't be what it is today. 441 00:31:45,889 --> 00:31:47,767 Everything the people have is given by me. 442 00:31:47,891 --> 00:31:49,897 I have the right to decide their fate. 443 00:32:30,002 --> 00:32:31,225 Go ahead, make your move. 444 00:32:31,634 --> 00:32:33,201 I know I'm no match for you. 445 00:32:33,491 --> 00:32:34,851 But you'd better think it through. 446 00:32:35,058 --> 00:32:37,218 If you fight me now and disrupt the treatment, 447 00:32:37,309 --> 00:32:38,715 you'll end up killing Zhan Zhao. 448 00:32:46,483 --> 00:32:47,698 Haven't made up your mind yet? 449 00:32:48,066 --> 00:32:51,283 Are you really willing to risk Zhan Zhao's life to save those two henchmen? 450 00:33:07,160 --> 00:33:09,648 If my young master wakes up and asks, I'll take the blame. 451 00:33:09,739 --> 00:33:11,113 I just want him alive. 452 00:33:14,298 --> 00:33:16,718 Take those two with you and get out! 453 00:33:19,562 --> 00:33:20,785 Take them away! 454 00:34:06,602 --> 00:34:07,825 This last needle 455 00:34:08,210 --> 00:34:09,616 goes into the Baihui point. 456 00:34:10,360 --> 00:34:12,790 This point is where all the body's meridians come together. 457 00:34:13,035 --> 00:34:14,258 Once the needle goes in, 458 00:34:14,793 --> 00:34:16,039 even the slightest mistake 459 00:34:17,338 --> 00:34:18,744 could mean death. 460 00:35:13,514 --> 00:35:14,907 Your Highness, you wanted to see me? 461 00:35:14,931 --> 00:35:17,727 Perfect timing. Join me for breakfast. 462 00:35:19,371 --> 00:35:20,594 Come. 463 00:35:24,899 --> 00:35:26,122 Wait. 464 00:36:05,480 --> 00:36:06,977 You headed to Wanshan County, right? 465 00:36:07,091 --> 00:36:08,938 And you didn't even bring any guards with you. 466 00:36:09,506 --> 00:36:11,911 Weren't you worried Dong Jun might mess up? 467 00:36:13,200 --> 00:36:15,424 I already discussed it with Dong Jun. 468 00:36:15,515 --> 00:36:18,247 Besides, you value Dong Jun so much. 469 00:36:18,338 --> 00:36:20,544 He must have some real skills. 470 00:36:21,241 --> 00:36:23,287 This mess in Wanshan County 471 00:36:23,522 --> 00:36:25,233 has changed hands so many times. 472 00:36:25,342 --> 00:36:29,208 But he's the only one who can keep it steady for me. 473 00:36:30,868 --> 00:36:32,108 Zhao Zheng De 474 00:36:32,199 --> 00:36:34,604 has already been escorted back to Xiangyang. 475 00:36:35,692 --> 00:36:36,812 Yes. 476 00:36:36,907 --> 00:36:38,130 Should I 477 00:36:39,332 --> 00:36:40,777 spare him or not? 478 00:36:41,298 --> 00:36:42,864 I need your answer. 479 00:36:47,090 --> 00:36:48,816 I don't really care 480 00:36:49,275 --> 00:36:50,498 if he lives or dies. 481 00:36:53,080 --> 00:36:56,777 He just has ties to some things from before. 482 00:36:57,170 --> 00:36:58,393 If he talks, 483 00:36:59,154 --> 00:37:00,440 it'll definitely cause trouble. 484 00:37:01,522 --> 00:37:03,887 But right now, the authorities haven't made any moves. 485 00:37:03,978 --> 00:37:05,784 That means he's keeping his mouth shut. 486 00:37:06,923 --> 00:37:08,969 If we act now, 487 00:37:09,274 --> 00:37:10,561 and things go south, 488 00:37:11,395 --> 00:37:13,161 he might spill everything. 489 00:37:14,306 --> 00:37:15,529 Alright. 490 00:37:16,737 --> 00:37:18,463 No more soft-heartedness. 491 00:37:19,314 --> 00:37:21,424 You also haven't lost your perspective 492 00:37:21,515 --> 00:37:23,241 just because you're involved. 493 00:37:23,667 --> 00:37:25,352 You are calm and steady. 494 00:37:26,233 --> 00:37:27,456 Very good. 495 00:37:30,289 --> 00:37:31,535 Ever since you were born, 496 00:37:31,834 --> 00:37:33,720 I claimed you had died young. 497 00:37:34,265 --> 00:37:36,511 I took you away from the manor, 498 00:37:36,851 --> 00:37:40,328 had you changed your name twice because of me. 499 00:37:42,017 --> 00:37:43,464 You've suffered a lot. 500 00:37:46,040 --> 00:37:47,447 It was all for Father... 501 00:37:53,050 --> 00:37:54,410 For your ambitions, Your Highness. 502 00:37:55,400 --> 00:37:57,355 What's to complain about? 503 00:37:58,553 --> 00:37:59,776 Back then, 504 00:38:00,162 --> 00:38:02,888 I had no other choice. 505 00:38:03,105 --> 00:38:06,700 The descendants of the founding emperor were all watched by the court. 506 00:38:08,138 --> 00:38:11,208 If I hadn't secretly sent you away back then, 507 00:38:11,299 --> 00:38:13,159 and had you handled things for me, 508 00:38:13,793 --> 00:38:17,929 we wouldn't be where we are today with this grand plan we've built. 509 00:38:18,683 --> 00:38:20,009 You know 510 00:38:20,427 --> 00:38:23,153 what I expect from you 511 00:38:23,451 --> 00:38:27,577 is much more than those who grew up in the courtyard. 512 00:38:30,320 --> 00:38:32,040 I won't let you down, Your Highness. 513 00:38:36,208 --> 00:38:37,488 Sit down. 514 00:38:42,242 --> 00:38:45,037 The guests from the northwest should be arriving soon, right? 515 00:38:45,506 --> 00:38:49,385 Time to bring them inside so we can have a talk. 516 00:38:49,728 --> 00:38:50,974 About this matter... 517 00:38:51,883 --> 00:38:54,082 Zhan Zhao is still in Wanshan County. 518 00:38:54,186 --> 00:38:55,953 So we can't get anything out of the county. 519 00:38:56,427 --> 00:38:58,926 The gifts prepared in the manor aren't impressive enough. 520 00:38:59,017 --> 00:39:00,378 I'm afraid those guests 521 00:39:00,469 --> 00:39:01,995 will think we're not sincere. 522 00:39:02,371 --> 00:39:03,696 It's fine. 523 00:39:04,427 --> 00:39:07,153 Just wait two days. 524 00:39:08,040 --> 00:39:11,326 Let Dong Jun handle the trouble. 525 00:39:13,642 --> 00:39:16,567 Why hasn't the Huo family's girl been brought back yet? 526 00:39:18,050 --> 00:39:19,736 Perhaps Huo Feng said something 527 00:39:20,379 --> 00:39:21,625 and managed to stall it again. 528 00:39:21,803 --> 00:39:23,469 But secrets will never stay hidden forever. 529 00:39:23,493 --> 00:39:27,263 Don't worry, Your Highness. Everything needed for the wedding is ready. 530 00:39:28,330 --> 00:39:29,553 That's great. 531 00:39:29,778 --> 00:39:32,127 Go ahead and eat. The food is getting cold. 532 00:39:53,161 --> 00:39:54,384 Zhan. 533 00:40:00,360 --> 00:40:01,583 Where's Ming Zhu Er? 534 00:40:02,611 --> 00:40:03,931 He stayed by your side all night. 535 00:40:04,570 --> 00:40:06,844 Once he knew you were alright, he left. 536 00:40:08,171 --> 00:40:10,235 Did he mention anything about last night? 537 00:40:13,106 --> 00:40:15,305 He just stayed with you and cried all night. 538 00:40:18,363 --> 00:40:19,586 Slowly. 539 00:40:22,435 --> 00:40:23,658 I'm sorry. 540 00:40:24,154 --> 00:40:25,842 - Last night I... - Enough. 541 00:40:25,922 --> 00:40:27,562 You don't need to explain yourself to me. 542 00:40:31,114 --> 00:40:32,720 I can't bring myself to scold you. 543 00:40:35,000 --> 00:40:37,705 But that person outside will give you his piece of mind. 544 00:41:13,442 --> 00:41:16,128 What kind of physician grinds medicine like that? 545 00:41:16,339 --> 00:41:17,562 Stop. 546 00:41:18,386 --> 00:41:19,876 I can't call myself a physician. 547 00:41:19,967 --> 00:41:21,573 With a stubborn patient like you, 548 00:41:22,320 --> 00:41:25,648 it must be my past life's good karma that saved me from dying from anger. 549 00:41:30,618 --> 00:41:31,841 Yesterday, we asked you 550 00:41:32,225 --> 00:41:34,252 if the poison had acted up. How did you answer? 551 00:41:34,435 --> 00:41:36,252 Huo, what did he say? 552 00:41:36,634 --> 00:41:39,077 He said he was just pretending. 553 00:41:39,160 --> 00:41:42,043 But he didn't even tell us when he knew Ming Zhu Er was in danger. 554 00:41:42,170 --> 00:41:43,610 Instead, he went to the yamen alone. 555 00:41:43,787 --> 00:41:46,199 What are we to you? You kept everything a secret from us. 556 00:41:46,280 --> 00:41:47,652 Do you think you can't count on us 557 00:41:47,743 --> 00:41:49,797 or do you think we'll just hold you back? 558 00:41:51,322 --> 00:41:52,968 I have a personal beef 559 00:41:53,657 --> 00:41:55,224 with the Xiuluo Sect leader. 560 00:41:56,363 --> 00:41:58,567 - So... - So you're afraid you'll drag us into it. 561 00:41:58,803 --> 00:42:02,034 Anyone timid would never be your friend. 562 00:42:02,187 --> 00:42:03,410 Well said. 563 00:42:05,170 --> 00:42:07,544 The three of us are always living on edge. 564 00:42:07,747 --> 00:42:10,736 But you risked your life without a second thought. 565 00:42:10,931 --> 00:42:12,924 Do you want to die that badly? Here. 566 00:42:13,027 --> 00:42:15,407 Drink this bowl of poison right now. 567 00:42:15,498 --> 00:42:18,185 You'll drop dead instantly. It'll make things easier for us. 568 00:42:32,200 --> 00:42:33,647 I really don't get you. 569 00:42:34,122 --> 00:42:35,927 You drink poison and still smile so happily. 570 00:42:36,283 --> 00:42:38,248 My friendship with Hu Xiao Chen is over. 571 00:42:39,323 --> 00:42:42,047 But I still have you two as friends. 572 00:42:42,331 --> 00:42:43,554 Looking at it this way, 573 00:42:44,387 --> 00:42:45,546 that's enough for me. 574 00:42:45,637 --> 00:42:46,860 It feels like I've won. 575 00:42:53,931 --> 00:42:55,537 I'm not good at comforting people. 576 00:42:57,000 --> 00:42:58,765 Yesterday, we managed to save your life, 577 00:42:59,835 --> 00:43:02,168 - but... - The medicine is bitter enough. 578 00:43:02,753 --> 00:43:05,808 No need for harsh words.