1 00:01:40,120 --> 00:01:46,920 {\an8}BASED ON THE NOVEL OF THE SAME NAME BY THE DUTCH AUTHOR ROBERT VAN GULIK 2 00:01:47,480 --> 00:01:49,920 {\an8}THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION 3 00:01:50,840 --> 00:01:53,800 {\an8}IMPERIAL HAREM 4 00:02:23,720 --> 00:02:24,680 {\an8}CHEN'S RESIDENCE 5 00:02:24,760 --> 00:02:26,120 {\an8}GOVERNOR OF YANGZHOU 6 00:02:26,200 --> 00:02:27,440 {\an8}CHEN ZHULIANG 7 00:02:27,520 --> 00:02:29,040 {\an8}Governor of Yangzhou, Chen Zhuliang, 8 00:02:29,120 --> 00:02:31,560 {\an8}you went against the rules of Heaven with ill intention. 9 00:02:31,640 --> 00:02:32,960 {\an8}You are ordered to commit suicide. 10 00:02:33,040 --> 00:02:33,880 {\an8}EMPRESS'S SEAL 11 00:02:36,040 --> 00:02:37,800 Heavenly fire set the ancient tree aflame! 12 00:02:38,920 --> 00:02:45,920 JUDGE DEE'S MYSTERY: THE PHOENIX SEAL 13 00:02:47,320 --> 00:02:51,560 CHANG'AN 14 00:03:00,160 --> 00:03:03,400 HOMEWARD INN 15 00:03:07,760 --> 00:03:08,760 HONG LIANG 16 00:03:08,840 --> 00:03:09,880 You're up early today. 17 00:03:09,960 --> 00:03:11,240 It's not even noon yet. 18 00:03:11,320 --> 00:03:12,200 DI RENJIE, COURTESY NAME HUAIYING 19 00:03:13,680 --> 00:03:14,920 Early in the morning, 20 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:16,760 why did you go to the Imperial Academy? 21 00:03:18,120 --> 00:03:19,040 The Imperial Academy? 22 00:03:19,920 --> 00:03:20,920 I didn't. 23 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:23,040 Wuben Ward in the fifth month of the year. 24 00:03:23,120 --> 00:03:25,240 The scent of sophora flowers fills Chang'an. 25 00:03:25,320 --> 00:03:26,520 At this time of year, 26 00:03:26,600 --> 00:03:29,080 the sophora flowers outside the Imperial Academy in Wuben Ward 27 00:03:29,160 --> 00:03:30,480 are in full bloom. 28 00:03:33,440 --> 00:03:34,560 The sophora flowers 29 00:03:34,640 --> 00:03:36,160 still have the morning dew on them. 30 00:03:38,560 --> 00:03:41,360 I went to see your mentor, Wei Wuji, the Grand Secretariat 31 00:03:41,440 --> 00:03:43,640 of the Institute for the Advancement of Literature. 32 00:03:44,400 --> 00:03:46,280 The examination for classicists is tomorrow. 33 00:03:46,960 --> 00:03:48,520 Here is the admission ticket. 34 00:03:49,520 --> 00:03:50,360 I'm not going. 35 00:03:51,800 --> 00:03:53,920 Huaiying, you must not know. 36 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:56,360 The empress has reformed the examination this year. 37 00:03:56,440 --> 00:03:58,440 No matter your origin or background, 38 00:03:58,920 --> 00:04:00,320 everyone has a chance. 39 00:04:00,400 --> 00:04:01,720 Those commoners 40 00:04:02,320 --> 00:04:03,840 all applied for the examination 41 00:04:03,920 --> 00:04:06,040 and traveled thousands of miles to the capital. 42 00:04:06,120 --> 00:04:07,680 Who doesn't want to pass the examination 43 00:04:07,760 --> 00:04:08,760 and take the right path? 44 00:04:08,840 --> 00:04:10,720 You're drinking my water again. 45 00:04:10,800 --> 00:04:12,040 How about ordering two dishes? 46 00:04:12,120 --> 00:04:13,560 It won't cost you much. 47 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:15,160 Excuse me. 48 00:04:15,240 --> 00:04:16,720 -Sir. -Thank you. 49 00:04:16,800 --> 00:04:17,720 Good morning. 50 00:04:17,800 --> 00:04:18,680 Good morning. 51 00:04:19,360 --> 00:04:20,800 Did you hear what I said? 52 00:04:22,079 --> 00:04:23,400 -Come. -In the future, 53 00:04:23,480 --> 00:04:26,240 I can teach or write documents for others. 54 00:04:26,320 --> 00:04:28,160 -Hurry up. -At worst, I can be a bookkeeper. 55 00:04:28,240 --> 00:04:29,520 Chang'an is so big. 56 00:04:29,600 --> 00:04:31,200 I'll be able to make a living. 57 00:04:31,280 --> 00:04:33,280 -You come too. -Coming. 58 00:04:33,360 --> 00:04:34,480 Hold them. 59 00:04:34,560 --> 00:04:35,560 Huaiying. 60 00:04:35,640 --> 00:04:37,440 -Come on. -To travel to the Western Regions, 61 00:04:37,520 --> 00:04:39,320 you had to get a passport from a guarantor. 62 00:04:39,960 --> 00:04:41,800 Do you know how much you owe me? 63 00:04:41,880 --> 00:04:43,680 You two, it's time to pay the rent. 64 00:04:43,760 --> 00:04:44,920 It has been overdue for days. 65 00:04:45,000 --> 00:04:47,200 Sir, please give us a few more days. 66 00:04:47,280 --> 00:04:49,240 You've been in arrears for days. 67 00:04:49,320 --> 00:04:50,400 Well, you two have money 68 00:04:50,480 --> 00:04:52,000 to eat and drink with your kid, 69 00:04:52,080 --> 00:04:53,080 but not pay the rent. 70 00:04:54,480 --> 00:04:56,320 You two, stop right there. Where's your rent? 71 00:04:56,400 --> 00:04:57,560 I'm telling you. 72 00:04:58,080 --> 00:04:59,160 All of you. 73 00:04:59,240 --> 00:05:00,320 -What's more, -Pay your rent... 74 00:05:00,400 --> 00:05:02,240 you've been in the Western Regions for years. 75 00:05:02,320 --> 00:05:03,920 -Now you're finally back in Chang'an, -...or get lost! 76 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,400 but you're not going home. 77 00:05:05,480 --> 00:05:07,400 -Fine, I'll put up with it. -Excuse me. 78 00:05:08,440 --> 00:05:09,440 Sir. 79 00:05:10,440 --> 00:05:12,080 One bowl of goat soup and three flatbreads. 80 00:05:12,160 --> 00:05:13,360 Sure. 81 00:05:13,920 --> 00:05:15,120 That's enough. 82 00:05:15,200 --> 00:05:16,200 How much do they owe you? 83 00:05:16,760 --> 00:05:17,960 Put it on my tab. 84 00:05:18,040 --> 00:05:19,200 Ask him for it. 85 00:05:21,240 --> 00:05:22,720 Flatbreads, extra toasty. 86 00:05:22,800 --> 00:05:23,720 {\an8}-Go. -Sure. 87 00:05:24,320 --> 00:05:26,120 One bowl of goat soup and three flatbreads! 88 00:05:26,200 --> 00:05:27,320 Flatbreads, extra toasty! 89 00:05:27,400 --> 00:05:29,200 -All right! -How do you still want to eat? 90 00:05:29,280 --> 00:05:30,880 I've been so worried about your exams 91 00:05:30,960 --> 00:05:33,200 that I haven't been able to eat a single bite. 92 00:05:33,280 --> 00:05:34,240 I... 93 00:05:34,320 --> 00:05:35,480 Even my belt has become loose. 94 00:05:36,320 --> 00:05:39,040 Sir, your goat soup and flatbread. 95 00:05:39,120 --> 00:05:40,320 -That's it. -Wait. 96 00:05:40,960 --> 00:05:41,800 Take this. 97 00:05:44,360 --> 00:05:45,280 Sure. 98 00:05:45,360 --> 00:05:46,880 If you keep this going, 99 00:05:47,840 --> 00:05:49,840 I'll have failed your father. 100 00:05:54,520 --> 00:05:55,680 From the mister over there. 101 00:05:56,160 --> 00:05:58,040 {\an8}Did you hear what I just said? 102 00:05:58,120 --> 00:05:59,360 {\an8}I'm listening. 103 00:05:59,440 --> 00:06:00,800 {\an8}I owe money, idle away my time, 104 00:06:00,880 --> 00:06:02,360 {\an8}and don't go home, right? 105 00:06:02,440 --> 00:06:04,880 {\an8}You brought those two bandits with you. 106 00:06:05,840 --> 00:06:07,680 {\an8}Do you even know them? 107 00:06:08,400 --> 00:06:10,560 {\an8}Ma Rong and Qiao Tai, right? 108 00:06:11,520 --> 00:06:12,760 {\an8}Where are they? 109 00:06:15,560 --> 00:06:16,800 QIAO TAI 110 00:06:16,880 --> 00:06:17,760 WENSHENG MUSIC HOUSE 111 00:06:24,880 --> 00:06:27,760 {\an8}XIAO, TA, LU 112 00:06:30,720 --> 00:06:32,200 On the first day of the fifth month, 113 00:06:32,280 --> 00:06:34,960 a big event happened in Chang'an. 114 00:06:35,040 --> 00:06:36,800 -Who knows? -What was it? 115 00:06:37,560 --> 00:06:39,400 Outside the palace, 116 00:06:39,480 --> 00:06:42,360 there was the empress's favorite Wutong tree. 117 00:06:42,920 --> 00:06:44,800 It's said to attract the phoenix 118 00:06:44,880 --> 00:06:47,040 {\an8}to bless our Great Tang. 119 00:06:47,120 --> 00:06:49,160 {\an8}But on the first day of the fifth month, 120 00:06:49,720 --> 00:06:51,720 the tree was struck by lightning. 121 00:06:51,800 --> 00:06:53,960 Guess who did it? 122 00:06:54,040 --> 00:06:56,000 {\an8}-Wasn't it a natural disaster? -Yes, nature. 123 00:06:56,080 --> 00:06:58,120 -A natural disaster. -Exactly. 124 00:06:58,200 --> 00:07:00,080 I think it's a man-made disaster. 125 00:07:01,000 --> 00:07:02,640 It can't be man-made. It's natural. 126 00:07:02,720 --> 00:07:04,760 -How could it be man-made? -Let's bet on it. 127 00:07:04,840 --> 00:07:06,240 -A natural disaster. -Yes, bet on it. 128 00:07:06,320 --> 00:07:08,200 -Do you dare? -Come on, bet on it. 129 00:07:08,280 --> 00:07:10,960 -I'll take it. -Bet. 130 00:07:11,040 --> 00:07:12,280 {\an8}-Bet. -How are we betting? 131 00:07:12,360 --> 00:07:13,640 Traditional betting. 132 00:07:14,640 --> 00:07:17,240 Two whites and three blacks for Xiao, a natural disaster. 133 00:07:17,320 --> 00:07:19,640 Three whites and two blacks for Ta, a man-made disaster. 134 00:07:19,720 --> 00:07:22,000 Let's bet on it and see who wins. 135 00:07:22,080 --> 00:07:23,960 -Bet. -Place your bets. 136 00:07:24,040 --> 00:07:25,040 Come on, Xiao! 137 00:07:25,120 --> 00:07:26,920 -Xiao! -Ta! 138 00:07:27,000 --> 00:07:28,800 -Lu! -Xiao! 139 00:07:28,880 --> 00:07:30,480 -Xiao! -Ta! 140 00:07:31,040 --> 00:07:32,000 Ta. 141 00:07:37,560 --> 00:07:38,400 {\an8}Come on. 142 00:07:38,480 --> 00:07:39,720 {\an8}-Go ahead. -Come on. 143 00:07:39,800 --> 00:07:41,400 Come on. 144 00:07:41,480 --> 00:07:43,080 {\an8}Come on. Place your bets. 145 00:07:43,160 --> 00:07:45,800 -Xiao! -Ta! 146 00:07:45,880 --> 00:07:46,960 Lu! 147 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:54,960 You organized gambling and cheated. 148 00:07:55,040 --> 00:07:56,400 That's a baseless accusation. 149 00:07:56,480 --> 00:07:57,480 I didn't cheat. 150 00:07:57,560 --> 00:07:59,440 But you did discuss state affairs. 151 00:07:59,520 --> 00:08:00,840 What? 152 00:08:01,440 --> 00:08:02,560 Stop right there. 153 00:08:03,120 --> 00:08:05,280 You two, show me your passports. 154 00:08:07,880 --> 00:08:09,400 I'm pissed off to hear that. 155 00:08:09,480 --> 00:08:10,400 One more thing. 156 00:08:11,200 --> 00:08:12,360 Starting tomorrow, 157 00:08:12,440 --> 00:08:13,680 stop wearing that Hu clothing. 158 00:08:13,760 --> 00:08:15,160 It looks terrible. 159 00:08:15,240 --> 00:08:16,600 Put on the hat I bought you. 160 00:08:17,120 --> 00:08:18,040 I'll get it for you. 161 00:08:20,200 --> 00:08:21,280 HOMEWARD INN 162 00:08:21,360 --> 00:08:22,320 Fence this place in. 163 00:08:22,400 --> 00:08:23,280 -Yes, sir. -Officer. 164 00:08:24,200 --> 00:08:25,360 -Don't move. -Officer. 165 00:08:25,440 --> 00:08:26,880 No one is allowed to leave the inn. 166 00:08:26,960 --> 00:08:27,840 -Yes, sir. -Stop. 167 00:08:27,920 --> 00:08:29,080 Check every corner. 168 00:08:29,160 --> 00:08:30,800 -Go over there. -I'll go upstairs. Go! 169 00:08:30,880 --> 00:08:32,039 Go and check upstairs. 170 00:08:33,600 --> 00:08:35,080 -You get out. Quick. -Hurry up. 171 00:08:35,159 --> 00:08:36,240 Hurry up. You go over there. 172 00:08:36,320 --> 00:08:37,480 Everyone, get out. 173 00:08:37,559 --> 00:08:38,640 Go. Quick. 174 00:08:39,120 --> 00:08:40,280 Don't move. 175 00:08:40,360 --> 00:08:41,320 Quickly! 176 00:08:41,400 --> 00:08:42,600 Quick. Go. 177 00:08:42,679 --> 00:08:43,720 Quick. 178 00:08:46,040 --> 00:08:47,120 {\an8}My lychees! 179 00:08:49,200 --> 00:08:50,080 {\an8}My lychees. 180 00:08:53,360 --> 00:08:54,240 Come out. 181 00:08:54,320 --> 00:08:55,320 Come out. Quick. 182 00:08:55,800 --> 00:08:57,120 You, get up. 183 00:08:57,640 --> 00:08:59,480 {\an8}-You can go. -You. Why are you still eating? 184 00:08:59,560 --> 00:09:00,680 {\an8}Up. 185 00:09:05,360 --> 00:09:06,240 Search carefully. 186 00:09:09,480 --> 00:09:10,880 {\an8}Five days ago, 187 00:09:10,960 --> 00:09:12,600 {\an8}Tongling Store in the East Market 188 00:09:12,680 --> 00:09:14,080 lost a precious pearl. 189 00:09:14,160 --> 00:09:15,280 Yesterday, 190 00:09:15,360 --> 00:09:17,560 we caught a dealer purchasing loot. 191 00:09:17,640 --> 00:09:19,160 According to him, 192 00:09:19,240 --> 00:09:20,880 the thief and the loot 193 00:09:20,960 --> 00:09:22,800 are in this inn. 194 00:09:22,880 --> 00:09:24,240 Who sold you the pearl? 195 00:09:24,320 --> 00:09:25,480 Officer. 196 00:09:26,040 --> 00:09:27,400 I've told you everything. 197 00:09:27,480 --> 00:09:30,160 I only agreed to trade here at noon today. 198 00:09:30,240 --> 00:09:32,720 I don't know who I'm dealing with. 199 00:09:33,400 --> 00:09:34,800 Officer, he's lying. 200 00:09:34,880 --> 00:09:36,560 How could this possibly happen in our inn? 201 00:09:37,560 --> 00:09:38,560 Bring me the register. 202 00:09:39,280 --> 00:09:40,520 All right. 203 00:09:41,040 --> 00:09:42,680 -We don't do that kind of thing. -Make way. 204 00:09:47,320 --> 00:09:48,320 Officer. 205 00:10:00,680 --> 00:10:03,080 {\an8}You don't even write dates. Everything is in scribbles! 206 00:10:03,160 --> 00:10:04,080 How can I read it? 207 00:10:04,160 --> 00:10:05,360 No, Officer. 208 00:10:05,440 --> 00:10:06,280 It's a small inn. 209 00:10:06,360 --> 00:10:08,360 We don't have enough staff to write down everything. 210 00:10:08,440 --> 00:10:09,360 I beg your forgiveness. 211 00:10:09,440 --> 00:10:10,680 What does it have to do with us? 212 00:10:10,760 --> 00:10:11,600 -Right. -Exactly. 213 00:10:11,680 --> 00:10:13,680 -It's not our problem. -It has nothing to do with us. 214 00:10:14,640 --> 00:10:15,800 You can't frame good people. 215 00:10:15,880 --> 00:10:17,000 That's right. 216 00:10:17,480 --> 00:10:18,360 Shut up! 217 00:10:18,440 --> 00:10:19,720 Since no one admits it, 218 00:10:19,800 --> 00:10:21,280 we'll take everyone back. 219 00:10:22,120 --> 00:10:23,320 Why? 220 00:10:23,400 --> 00:10:24,480 -Yes. -You must see clearly. 221 00:10:24,560 --> 00:10:26,080 Officer, we're all innocent. 222 00:10:26,760 --> 00:10:28,400 Sir, tomorrow is the imperial examination. 223 00:10:28,480 --> 00:10:29,840 You can't just arrest everyone. 224 00:10:29,920 --> 00:10:31,800 Right. We're here to take the examination. 225 00:10:32,360 --> 00:10:34,160 We have to take the examination tomorrow! 226 00:10:34,240 --> 00:10:35,920 -How can we still take it? -That's right. 227 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,480 What does it have to do with me? 228 00:10:37,560 --> 00:10:39,240 -Right. -How will we take the examination? 229 00:10:40,160 --> 00:10:41,640 Stop! Who's there? 230 00:10:42,280 --> 00:10:43,720 -Get him. -Yes 231 00:10:58,160 --> 00:10:59,400 He's quite skillful. 232 00:11:00,280 --> 00:11:01,360 What? 233 00:11:01,440 --> 00:11:03,480 Did you steal and wanted to run away? 234 00:11:03,560 --> 00:11:04,480 I stole nothing. 235 00:11:21,200 --> 00:11:22,520 This move... 236 00:11:47,480 --> 00:11:48,360 Bring it on. 237 00:11:57,640 --> 00:11:58,960 Take this thief back. 238 00:11:59,840 --> 00:12:00,960 Stop! 239 00:12:14,440 --> 00:12:15,360 It's not him. 240 00:12:15,440 --> 00:12:16,720 How do you know? 241 00:12:21,320 --> 00:12:22,480 {\an8}He's just a deserter. 242 00:12:22,960 --> 00:12:24,920 Desertion is a capital offense. 243 00:12:25,000 --> 00:12:26,680 He's hiding in this inn. 244 00:12:26,760 --> 00:12:28,200 I've never even seen him. 245 00:12:28,680 --> 00:12:29,800 {\an8}Look at him. 246 00:12:29,880 --> 00:12:31,040 His skin is tanned. 247 00:12:31,120 --> 00:12:32,240 His cheeks are red. 248 00:12:32,320 --> 00:12:34,160 This is the typical face 249 00:12:34,240 --> 00:12:36,160 weathered by years on duty in the Western Regions. 250 00:12:37,080 --> 00:12:38,600 The red color on the dagger 251 00:12:38,680 --> 00:12:42,040 is the tie on the chain mail of our Tang soldiers. 252 00:12:43,000 --> 00:12:44,640 You've taken off your armor 253 00:12:44,720 --> 00:12:46,200 and put down your sword, 254 00:12:46,280 --> 00:12:48,280 {\an8}but you still can't let go 255 00:12:48,360 --> 00:12:51,000 {\an8}of the red color that accompanied you through thick and thin. 256 00:12:51,680 --> 00:12:52,760 My mother is seriously ill. 257 00:12:54,640 --> 00:12:56,480 I just want to see her again. 258 00:13:03,520 --> 00:13:04,480 Give me the register. 259 00:13:04,960 --> 00:13:07,280 REGISTER OF GUESTS 260 00:13:20,960 --> 00:13:21,880 XU HUI 261 00:13:23,920 --> 00:13:25,080 {\an8}Xu Hui 262 00:13:25,160 --> 00:13:26,920 is a charcoal seller. 263 00:13:27,000 --> 00:13:29,040 He cuts firewood and makes charcoal all day long. 264 00:13:29,120 --> 00:13:30,360 He suffers from tuberculosis. 265 00:13:30,440 --> 00:13:31,400 It's killing him. 266 00:13:31,480 --> 00:13:33,280 The only thing he wants to do in his life 267 00:13:33,360 --> 00:13:35,440 is to take this year's new imperial examination. 268 00:13:35,520 --> 00:13:38,120 He has been taking the Miracle Cure pills 269 00:13:38,200 --> 00:13:40,040 just to regain his vitality. 270 00:13:41,960 --> 00:13:43,080 He... 271 00:13:44,400 --> 00:13:45,560 wouldn't steal. 272 00:13:47,520 --> 00:13:49,320 Liu Ben is from Dayu County, 273 00:13:49,400 --> 00:13:50,840 Qianzhou, Jiangnan Circuit. 274 00:13:51,320 --> 00:13:53,760 He walked from Dayu to Chang'an. 275 00:13:54,280 --> 00:13:56,320 He has worn out many pairs of straw shoes. 276 00:13:56,400 --> 00:13:57,440 He can't afford to eat 277 00:13:57,520 --> 00:13:59,200 {\an8}and had to make do with cold water. 278 00:13:59,280 --> 00:14:00,560 {\an8}His hands shook from hunger, 279 00:14:00,640 --> 00:14:02,240 {\an8}but he didn't miss his exam preparation. 280 00:14:02,800 --> 00:14:03,800 For two days, 281 00:14:03,880 --> 00:14:05,840 he didn't eat a bite of rice and only drank water. 282 00:14:05,920 --> 00:14:07,240 {\an8}He wouldn't steal. 283 00:14:08,920 --> 00:14:09,960 Zhou You 284 00:14:10,040 --> 00:14:11,200 from Jiannan Circuit. 285 00:14:11,280 --> 00:14:13,680 {\an8}Transporting lychees from Jiannan to Chang'an 286 00:14:14,480 --> 00:14:16,480 takes days, even at top speed. 287 00:14:17,200 --> 00:14:18,320 In this weather, 288 00:14:19,320 --> 00:14:21,840 {\an8}lychees will stay in this shape and fresh 289 00:14:21,920 --> 00:14:23,360 for less than four days. 290 00:14:28,160 --> 00:14:29,680 What are you doing? Get in line. 291 00:14:29,760 --> 00:14:32,120 I'm sorry, I can't hold it. I had some rotten fruit yesterday. 292 00:14:32,760 --> 00:14:33,720 Come out quickly! 293 00:14:33,800 --> 00:14:35,800 The pearl was lost five days ago, right? 294 00:14:35,880 --> 00:14:36,960 Therefore, 295 00:14:37,480 --> 00:14:38,520 it can't be him. 296 00:14:38,600 --> 00:14:40,040 Feng Mengliu from Yangzhou. 297 00:14:40,800 --> 00:14:42,920 Recently, Zhaodi Temple in the city 298 00:14:43,000 --> 00:14:44,720 has been restoring the mural, Scenes of Hell. 299 00:14:44,800 --> 00:14:46,640 {\an8}They called on all painters across the country. 300 00:14:46,720 --> 00:14:48,200 He's one of them. 301 00:14:48,280 --> 00:14:49,400 He works behind closed doors 302 00:14:49,480 --> 00:14:51,920 and only gets one day off every ten days. 303 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:53,040 That's today. 304 00:14:53,120 --> 00:14:54,160 He wouldn't have time. 305 00:14:54,640 --> 00:14:56,640 Zhang Hu and Wu Bing 306 00:14:56,720 --> 00:14:57,680 came with a kid. 307 00:14:58,600 --> 00:15:01,000 {\an8}Ever since they got to Chang'an, the boy has wanted to go out. 308 00:15:01,080 --> 00:15:03,360 But the men are only focused on preparing for the exam. 309 00:15:03,920 --> 00:15:05,160 These days, 310 00:15:05,240 --> 00:15:06,680 they haven't left the inn. 311 00:15:06,760 --> 00:15:10,160 When can we go out and have fun? 312 00:15:10,800 --> 00:15:11,920 That's right. 313 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,920 We've been here for days, but we haven't gone out. 314 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,360 After the examination tomorrow, 315 00:15:15,440 --> 00:15:17,920 I'll take you to the West Market the day after tomorrow. 316 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,880 Great! 317 00:15:18,960 --> 00:15:20,000 So those two 318 00:15:20,760 --> 00:15:21,880 couldn't have stolen it. 319 00:15:22,880 --> 00:15:24,760 Liu Hai and Liu Xuantong 320 00:15:24,840 --> 00:15:25,880 are from Longzhou. 321 00:15:25,960 --> 00:15:27,400 Liu Xuantong has been bedridden. 322 00:15:27,480 --> 00:15:30,320 Liu Hai has been with him and never left the inn. 323 00:15:30,400 --> 00:15:31,920 Yuchi Sinian, a poor child. 324 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:33,920 Since coming to the inn, he has been working. 325 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,200 And him, Sun Zizhi. 326 00:15:35,280 --> 00:15:36,360 He's a musician. 327 00:15:36,440 --> 00:15:38,480 Pingkang Ward is where he works every day. 328 00:15:38,560 --> 00:15:39,840 {\an8}And the Ashina Tribe. 329 00:15:39,920 --> 00:15:42,640 {\an8}They just want to enjoy Chang'an after the imperial examination. 330 00:15:42,720 --> 00:15:44,440 They didn't have the time. 331 00:15:45,000 --> 00:15:46,200 Chen Mingjian. 332 00:15:46,280 --> 00:15:48,040 Since he arrived, he has never left. 333 00:15:48,120 --> 00:15:49,560 I don't think it's him. 334 00:15:49,640 --> 00:15:51,480 Wu Jingkai. He left the inn once, 335 00:15:51,560 --> 00:15:53,440 but he was just in front of the inn. 336 00:15:53,520 --> 00:15:55,440 Guo Chuan hasn't left the inn 337 00:15:55,520 --> 00:15:56,840 since he arrived. 338 00:15:56,920 --> 00:15:58,640 Then it's Zhong Xiaofei. 339 00:15:58,720 --> 00:16:00,600 Zhong Xiaofei? I don't think it's him. 340 00:16:02,280 --> 00:16:03,520 It's not him. 341 00:16:03,600 --> 00:16:04,920 Who in the inn is most likely 342 00:16:05,000 --> 00:16:07,160 to steal the pearl? 343 00:16:07,240 --> 00:16:09,160 If your register is correct, 344 00:16:12,720 --> 00:16:13,680 then it's him. 345 00:16:25,440 --> 00:16:26,520 He looks unfamiliar to me. 346 00:16:27,280 --> 00:16:28,120 He... 347 00:16:28,920 --> 00:16:30,400 is not in the register either. 348 00:16:30,920 --> 00:16:31,880 {\an8}If there's a suspect, 349 00:16:32,920 --> 00:16:33,840 it could only be him. 350 00:16:33,920 --> 00:16:35,560 {\an8}-Take him. -I'm just passing through. 351 00:16:35,640 --> 00:16:37,560 {\an8}-I'm Chen Yaoguang, a bookkeeper! -Take him. 352 00:16:38,480 --> 00:16:39,400 My referee is Yan Mao. 353 00:16:39,480 --> 00:16:40,800 He's in Xinchang Ward. 354 00:16:40,880 --> 00:16:42,600 If you don't believe me, go and ask him. 355 00:16:43,600 --> 00:16:44,840 It wasn't me. 356 00:16:45,680 --> 00:16:46,720 It could also be him. 357 00:16:46,800 --> 00:16:48,520 He's not on the register either. 358 00:16:49,360 --> 00:16:51,600 Sir, don't joke with me. 359 00:16:53,880 --> 00:16:54,760 I'm the innkeeper. 360 00:16:54,840 --> 00:16:56,360 How can I be on the register? 361 00:16:56,440 --> 00:16:57,640 I've been here for ten years. 362 00:16:57,720 --> 00:16:58,880 You know that. 363 00:16:59,600 --> 00:17:01,200 You may know what people appear to be, 364 00:17:01,800 --> 00:17:03,160 but not their true colors. 365 00:17:03,760 --> 00:17:05,000 Sir, I'm innocent! 366 00:17:06,839 --> 00:17:07,800 {\an8}-Take him. -Yes, sir. 367 00:17:07,880 --> 00:17:09,240 {\an8}Officer, I'm innocent! 368 00:17:09,319 --> 00:17:12,119 {\an8}Officer, I'm innocent! Officer! 369 00:17:21,880 --> 00:17:23,000 We've got him. 370 00:17:23,079 --> 00:17:24,280 Where's the pearl? 371 00:17:25,280 --> 00:17:26,200 The abacus. 372 00:17:26,960 --> 00:17:27,920 Give it to me. 373 00:17:28,480 --> 00:17:29,880 -Hand it over. -Officer, I... 374 00:17:45,560 --> 00:17:46,800 {\an8}It's not in here. 375 00:18:03,240 --> 00:18:04,360 {\an8}This isn't my abacus. 376 00:18:04,920 --> 00:18:05,960 It's his. 377 00:18:06,040 --> 00:18:07,880 I told you I'm innocent. 378 00:18:07,960 --> 00:18:09,560 {\an8}Sir, it's not me. 379 00:18:11,560 --> 00:18:13,320 {\an8}Sir, what are you doing? 380 00:18:13,400 --> 00:18:14,960 {\an8}Sir, I really didn't take it. 381 00:18:16,160 --> 00:18:17,200 {\an8}I really didn't take it. 382 00:18:21,080 --> 00:18:22,280 Look, he's the thief. 383 00:18:22,360 --> 00:18:23,280 This is not mine! 384 00:18:23,360 --> 00:18:24,880 {\an8}-He's the thief. -This is not mine! 385 00:18:24,960 --> 00:18:26,320 {\an8}-This is not mine! -I'm innocent. 386 00:18:26,400 --> 00:18:28,000 I'm innocent! 387 00:18:28,560 --> 00:18:29,440 {\an8}Wait. 388 00:18:33,000 --> 00:18:34,320 This is not his. 389 00:18:34,400 --> 00:18:35,640 -Heavens. -Bring some water. 390 00:18:44,520 --> 00:18:45,400 {\an8}Officer. 391 00:18:49,400 --> 00:18:50,480 {\an8}Look. 392 00:18:51,040 --> 00:18:53,000 {\an8}There is a layer of grease on it. 393 00:18:54,320 --> 00:18:56,560 It's because the innkeeper used it 394 00:18:56,640 --> 00:18:57,720 during his daily grind. 395 00:19:01,880 --> 00:19:03,240 {\an8}And that abacus 396 00:19:04,200 --> 00:19:05,680 belonged to the fake bookkeeper. 397 00:19:05,760 --> 00:19:07,040 He switched it. 398 00:19:10,120 --> 00:19:11,640 {\an8}We have the thief and the loot. 399 00:19:12,680 --> 00:19:13,880 This is 400 00:19:13,960 --> 00:19:15,080 the truth. 401 00:19:15,160 --> 00:19:16,800 I've been stealing for over ten years, 402 00:19:16,880 --> 00:19:19,000 but I never thought I would get caught 403 00:19:19,080 --> 00:19:20,640 by you lot in Chang'an. 404 00:19:21,880 --> 00:19:23,360 We have the thief and the loot. 405 00:19:23,880 --> 00:19:24,960 -Take him back. -Yes, sir. 406 00:19:25,040 --> 00:19:26,480 -Get up. -Get up. 407 00:19:26,560 --> 00:19:27,840 Move it. 408 00:19:29,080 --> 00:19:30,240 Quick. Go. 409 00:19:35,720 --> 00:19:36,600 Officer. 410 00:19:36,680 --> 00:19:37,960 It really was a guest at our inn. 411 00:19:38,040 --> 00:19:40,760 Can you spare that deserter's life? 412 00:19:45,440 --> 00:19:47,040 That was so scary. 413 00:19:55,760 --> 00:19:57,920 HOMEWARD INN 414 00:20:05,680 --> 00:20:07,680 -Thank you, sir. -Thank you, sir. 415 00:20:21,200 --> 00:20:26,480 WEST MARKET 416 00:20:26,560 --> 00:20:27,720 Huaiying. 417 00:20:28,480 --> 00:20:32,360 {\an8}I won't mention the debt and returning home, okay? 418 00:20:32,440 --> 00:20:33,880 {\an8}You like to get into trouble outside. 419 00:20:33,960 --> 00:20:35,320 {\an8}I don't care either. 420 00:20:35,400 --> 00:20:37,240 {\an8}From now on, you can do whatever you want. 421 00:20:37,320 --> 00:20:38,520 But there's one thing. 422 00:20:38,600 --> 00:20:41,480 Can you go to the examination tomorrow? 423 00:20:41,560 --> 00:20:43,240 You can do whatever you want from then on. 424 00:20:43,320 --> 00:20:44,160 I... 425 00:20:44,240 --> 00:20:45,840 -Great. -Great. 426 00:20:48,880 --> 00:20:49,800 -Look. -Huaiying. 427 00:20:50,360 --> 00:20:52,080 The Western Regions are a mess. 428 00:20:52,160 --> 00:20:54,840 You don't know Qiao Tai and Ma Rong well. 429 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:57,160 You brought them back to Chang'an with you. 430 00:20:57,720 --> 00:20:59,720 Aren't you afraid they might get you into trouble? 431 00:20:59,800 --> 00:21:00,680 Excuse me. 432 00:21:01,560 --> 00:21:02,800 Take a look... 433 00:21:06,680 --> 00:21:07,600 Make way! 434 00:21:08,280 --> 00:21:09,280 Make way! 435 00:21:09,360 --> 00:21:10,960 Watch it! What are you doing? 436 00:21:13,880 --> 00:21:15,040 -Stop! -Make way, please! 437 00:21:15,120 --> 00:21:16,240 Stop! 438 00:21:17,440 --> 00:21:18,720 -Stop there! -Move aside! 439 00:21:19,640 --> 00:21:21,120 -Stop! -My wine! 440 00:21:22,920 --> 00:21:23,800 Move! 441 00:21:23,880 --> 00:21:25,040 Stop! 442 00:21:25,640 --> 00:21:27,200 -Don't let them get away. -Stop! 443 00:21:27,720 --> 00:21:28,680 Make way! 444 00:21:28,760 --> 00:21:29,760 You rascal! 445 00:21:32,320 --> 00:21:34,200 This is too dangerous. This... 446 00:21:35,160 --> 00:21:36,080 Stop there! 447 00:21:37,040 --> 00:21:38,200 Stop there! 448 00:21:39,280 --> 00:21:40,120 Stop! 449 00:21:51,920 --> 00:21:53,200 It's outrageous. 450 00:21:55,680 --> 00:21:56,920 Stop there! 451 00:21:57,000 --> 00:21:58,520 {\an8}-Stop! -Stop there! 452 00:21:58,600 --> 00:22:00,200 {\an8}-Stop! -He Dajing, stop there! 453 00:22:00,280 --> 00:22:01,440 {\an8}Huaiying, help me. 454 00:22:01,520 --> 00:22:02,360 {\an8}Stop there! 455 00:22:03,360 --> 00:22:05,320 We're just playing with He Dajing. 456 00:22:07,560 --> 00:22:08,960 Do you want to keep doing that? 457 00:22:09,520 --> 00:22:11,120 Come on. Let's go home. 458 00:22:11,200 --> 00:22:12,160 {\an8}IMPERIAL ACADEMY 459 00:22:12,240 --> 00:22:13,080 {\an8}Huaiying. 460 00:22:13,840 --> 00:22:14,680 Thank you. 461 00:22:15,360 --> 00:22:16,200 You're welcome. 462 00:22:21,000 --> 00:22:22,040 Stop there! 463 00:22:28,200 --> 00:22:30,240 Huaiying, this has nothing to do with you. 464 00:22:30,320 --> 00:22:31,200 Huaiying! 465 00:22:33,120 --> 00:22:34,360 Huaiying! 466 00:22:39,400 --> 00:22:41,840 Don't hit me! 467 00:22:55,680 --> 00:22:58,080 HE DAJING 468 00:23:00,200 --> 00:23:02,160 -Sir. -Huaiying? 469 00:23:02,240 --> 00:23:03,160 Kill him! 470 00:23:39,320 --> 00:23:40,840 What a busybody. 471 00:24:03,360 --> 00:24:05,000 Mr. Di, I'm coming to help! 472 00:24:10,840 --> 00:24:11,800 -Make way! -Mr. Di. 473 00:24:11,880 --> 00:24:13,600 -Make way! -Make way! 474 00:24:13,680 --> 00:24:16,000 -Make way! -Huaiying, run. Tomorrow you have to... 475 00:24:16,520 --> 00:24:17,800 -Make way! -Make way! 476 00:24:17,880 --> 00:24:19,080 Make way! 477 00:24:19,160 --> 00:24:20,400 There are so many people. 478 00:24:21,240 --> 00:24:23,760 -Mr. Di, run! -My father is the Minister of Personnel. 479 00:24:23,840 --> 00:24:25,920 -Arrest them all! -Take them! 480 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:27,160 -Don't move! -Don't move! 481 00:24:28,440 --> 00:24:29,360 Don't move. 482 00:24:35,400 --> 00:24:36,560 Be gentle. Looser. 483 00:24:36,640 --> 00:24:38,760 It's too tight. 484 00:24:41,040 --> 00:24:43,040 Why did you release them? They attacked people. 485 00:24:43,120 --> 00:24:45,280 Yes, they're the violent ones. Don't let them leave. 486 00:24:45,360 --> 00:24:46,560 Crouch down. 487 00:24:57,120 --> 00:24:58,880 -Look at you. -Why did you arrest me? 488 00:24:58,960 --> 00:25:00,360 -You're such a big man now. -Shut it! 489 00:25:00,440 --> 00:25:01,440 After all these years, 490 00:25:02,160 --> 00:25:03,840 you're still being chased. 491 00:25:05,840 --> 00:25:08,400 They made a cruel remark about the empress. 492 00:25:08,480 --> 00:25:10,840 I got angry and said a few more retorts. 493 00:25:10,920 --> 00:25:13,000 The empress has been promoting new policies. 494 00:25:13,080 --> 00:25:14,360 The tax policy in particular. 495 00:25:14,440 --> 00:25:16,320 It's reformed from time to time. 496 00:25:17,040 --> 00:25:18,280 No wonder these people... 497 00:25:21,760 --> 00:25:23,360 Di Renjie, He Dajing. 498 00:25:24,080 --> 00:25:25,000 Come out. 499 00:25:25,080 --> 00:25:26,280 Someone wants to see you. 500 00:25:26,360 --> 00:25:29,920 COMPLIANCE 501 00:25:33,640 --> 00:25:34,680 FRUGALITY 502 00:25:34,760 --> 00:25:36,880 Grand Secretariat, they are here. 503 00:25:36,960 --> 00:25:37,880 Mr. Wei. 504 00:25:38,360 --> 00:25:39,680 I'm sorry for the trouble. 505 00:25:40,280 --> 00:25:41,160 Mr. Wei. 506 00:25:43,320 --> 00:25:45,640 WEI WUJI 507 00:25:45,720 --> 00:25:46,560 Huaiying? 508 00:25:47,840 --> 00:25:49,520 Okay. Go in and get them. 509 00:25:52,120 --> 00:25:53,400 Don't yell. 510 00:25:54,080 --> 00:25:55,800 Let's insist that we know no one. 511 00:25:56,600 --> 00:25:57,840 Fine. 512 00:25:57,920 --> 00:25:59,320 HIGHEST VIRTUE 513 00:25:59,400 --> 00:26:00,640 So you've been traveling 514 00:26:00,720 --> 00:26:02,640 in the Western Regions all these years. 515 00:26:02,720 --> 00:26:03,640 Yes. 516 00:26:04,600 --> 00:26:06,800 Shule and Kucha are both interesting. 517 00:26:06,880 --> 00:26:10,040 But the moon in Kunlun is incomparable. 518 00:26:10,120 --> 00:26:11,520 Have you also been to Kunlun? 519 00:26:11,600 --> 00:26:12,560 I haven't. 520 00:26:13,720 --> 00:26:15,000 I'm not there yet, 521 00:26:15,080 --> 00:26:16,880 but I yearn for it. 522 00:26:17,440 --> 00:26:19,360 That's why I wanted to hear your story. 523 00:26:19,880 --> 00:26:21,360 {\an8}-I am flattered. -Grand Secretariat. 524 00:26:24,920 --> 00:26:25,920 Grand Secretariat. 525 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:28,480 I came as soon as I saw your name card. 526 00:26:29,920 --> 00:26:32,400 He Dajing is my close assistant. 527 00:26:32,480 --> 00:26:35,200 Mr. Di was once a student of mine. 528 00:26:35,280 --> 00:26:36,960 It's my fault for not knowing 529 00:26:37,040 --> 00:26:38,840 they have been misbehaving. 530 00:26:39,400 --> 00:26:40,280 It is nothing. 531 00:26:40,360 --> 00:26:41,880 It was just a street fight. 532 00:26:41,960 --> 00:26:44,200 The two misters were involved by accident. 533 00:26:44,280 --> 00:26:46,480 There was no need for you to be here as their guarantor. 534 00:26:47,280 --> 00:26:48,240 I'll release them now. 535 00:26:48,320 --> 00:26:49,520 I'll release them at once. 536 00:26:51,360 --> 00:26:52,320 Thank you. 537 00:26:52,400 --> 00:26:53,600 You are very welcome. 538 00:27:07,600 --> 00:27:09,920 {\an8}We shall continue discussing the Western Regions of Tang 539 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,880 {\an8}after your examination for classicists tomorrow. 540 00:27:13,080 --> 00:27:13,960 That is settled then. 541 00:27:18,440 --> 00:27:19,480 Mr. Wei, mind your step. 542 00:27:24,960 --> 00:27:27,040 Luckily, we met Grand Secretariat 543 00:27:27,120 --> 00:27:29,000 or we would've had to spend a lot of money today. 544 00:27:30,800 --> 00:27:32,160 What about those two? 545 00:27:33,680 --> 00:27:35,280 They're not residents of Chang'an. 546 00:27:35,360 --> 00:27:36,400 Their release will be hard. 547 00:27:39,680 --> 00:27:40,960 This will be enough, right? 548 00:27:41,040 --> 00:27:43,600 {\an8}I told you we can't keep them. 549 00:27:43,680 --> 00:27:45,280 They're trouble. 550 00:27:45,760 --> 00:27:47,000 So what should we do? 551 00:27:47,080 --> 00:27:49,240 Should I go? 552 00:27:50,520 --> 00:27:51,680 I already took care of it. 553 00:27:54,880 --> 00:27:56,360 A wise man must remember 554 00:27:56,920 --> 00:27:58,120 not to join the wrong side. 555 00:28:02,200 --> 00:28:03,720 Mr. Di. 556 00:28:05,720 --> 00:28:06,720 He's gone. 557 00:28:07,440 --> 00:28:09,040 He really doesn't want us anymore. 558 00:28:10,960 --> 00:28:14,640 Take a look. 559 00:28:14,720 --> 00:28:16,520 DANING WARD 560 00:28:26,760 --> 00:28:27,720 Take it out. 561 00:28:32,720 --> 00:28:34,360 This is Chang'an, 562 00:28:34,440 --> 00:28:35,760 not your countryside. 563 00:28:35,840 --> 00:28:37,880 There are laws and regulations. 564 00:28:37,960 --> 00:28:40,000 You have to be careful and obey the law. 565 00:28:40,080 --> 00:28:41,440 Above all, 566 00:28:41,520 --> 00:28:43,040 refrain from discussing palace affairs. 567 00:28:43,120 --> 00:28:43,960 Do you hear me? 568 00:28:45,560 --> 00:28:46,440 I'm full. 569 00:28:47,200 --> 00:28:48,720 The last time I ate this much 570 00:28:48,800 --> 00:28:50,720 was when I killed 571 00:28:51,640 --> 00:28:52,600 a bully's sheep. 572 00:28:53,160 --> 00:28:55,600 Back then, we robbed the rich to aid the poor. 573 00:28:55,680 --> 00:28:57,200 We never killed an innocent person. 574 00:28:57,800 --> 00:29:01,040 You just admitted to murder and robbery. 575 00:29:01,640 --> 00:29:02,720 If I were an official, 576 00:29:02,800 --> 00:29:05,240 I would punish you now. 577 00:29:10,840 --> 00:29:12,840 How much do you owe for your passport 578 00:29:12,920 --> 00:29:13,920 to the Western Regions? 579 00:29:15,680 --> 00:29:17,320 I didn't tell her anything. 580 00:29:17,400 --> 00:29:18,600 Keep your voice down at night 581 00:29:18,680 --> 00:29:20,400 if you don't want people to know. 582 00:29:20,480 --> 00:29:21,440 This shabby place... 583 00:29:22,040 --> 00:29:23,360 I don't want your money. 584 00:29:23,920 --> 00:29:25,760 "The fish won't survive if the city is on fire." 585 00:29:25,840 --> 00:29:26,760 You taught me that. 586 00:29:26,840 --> 00:29:27,840 I also taught you, 587 00:29:27,920 --> 00:29:29,880 "A noble person makes his fortune in a proper way." 588 00:29:30,840 --> 00:29:31,760 Only this time. 589 00:29:31,840 --> 00:29:32,800 Sir, another flatbread. 590 00:29:32,880 --> 00:29:33,920 Okay. 591 00:29:34,720 --> 00:29:35,840 Here you go. 592 00:29:35,920 --> 00:29:37,560 "Don't act kindly just because it is petty." 593 00:29:37,640 --> 00:29:39,400 "Don't fail to act evilly because it's trivial." 594 00:29:39,480 --> 00:29:40,840 I remember it too. 595 00:29:40,920 --> 00:29:42,320 I'll keep an eye on her from now on. 596 00:29:42,400 --> 00:29:43,320 I will watch her. 597 00:29:45,440 --> 00:29:47,560 If everyone thinks like him, 598 00:29:47,640 --> 00:29:49,120 this world will never get better. 599 00:29:52,720 --> 00:29:56,240 DI'S RESIDENCE 600 00:29:56,800 --> 00:29:57,760 Di? 601 00:30:10,680 --> 00:30:11,840 Take a look. 602 00:30:19,480 --> 00:30:20,960 You scared me. 603 00:30:22,840 --> 00:30:24,880 Why did you talk to the neighborhood official? 604 00:30:25,840 --> 00:30:28,080 Did you know that Di Renjie's father 605 00:30:28,160 --> 00:30:30,080 used to be a prominent official in Chang'an? 606 00:30:31,800 --> 00:30:33,400 Did you know that his family 607 00:30:33,480 --> 00:30:34,960 owns a big house? 608 00:30:36,680 --> 00:30:37,520 That's weird. 609 00:30:38,360 --> 00:30:40,080 Then why does he stay in that shabby inn? 610 00:30:40,160 --> 00:30:41,560 I don't know either. 611 00:30:41,640 --> 00:30:43,200 He has so many secrets. 612 00:30:44,080 --> 00:30:45,680 Do you think the name Di Renjie 613 00:30:45,760 --> 00:30:46,840 is also a fake? 614 00:30:47,680 --> 00:30:49,600 A name is just a designation. 615 00:30:49,680 --> 00:30:51,400 What's real or fake? 616 00:30:51,480 --> 00:30:53,560 Even if he's using a fake name, 617 00:30:53,640 --> 00:30:55,560 maybe he has a good reason. 618 00:31:08,680 --> 00:31:09,640 Huaiying. 619 00:31:10,200 --> 00:31:11,480 Have you heard? 620 00:31:11,560 --> 00:31:13,200 The categories of this year's examination 621 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,200 offer many choices. 622 00:31:15,840 --> 00:31:18,760 Regardless of your status and background, you can choose any of them. 623 00:31:19,240 --> 00:31:21,080 There are Confucianism and classic texts. 624 00:31:21,160 --> 00:31:22,840 There are also astronomy and calculations. 625 00:31:23,720 --> 00:31:25,920 An individualized exam. Everyone can show their talents. 626 00:31:26,800 --> 00:31:28,240 Did Mr. Wei tell you that? 627 00:31:28,720 --> 00:31:30,960 Didn't you promise to do well in the exam? 628 00:31:31,040 --> 00:31:32,520 -Will you... -I promised him I would go. 629 00:31:32,600 --> 00:31:34,080 I didn't promise him 630 00:31:34,160 --> 00:31:35,280 I would do well in the exam. 631 00:31:41,240 --> 00:31:42,920 This thing is interesting. 632 00:31:46,840 --> 00:31:49,200 {\an8}Huaiying, why don't you and I make a bet? 633 00:31:50,080 --> 00:31:52,200 If I win, you'll go to the exam. 634 00:31:52,280 --> 00:31:54,760 {\an8}If I lose, you don't have to take it. 635 00:31:57,520 --> 00:31:59,960 {\an8}Two blacks and three whites is called Ta. 636 00:32:00,040 --> 00:32:02,360 {\an8}Three blacks and two whites is called Xiao. 637 00:32:02,440 --> 00:32:04,320 If it's all black, that's Lu. 638 00:32:04,400 --> 00:32:06,200 If it's all white, that's Kai. 639 00:32:07,160 --> 00:32:08,360 I choose all whites. 640 00:32:10,120 --> 00:32:10,960 Quick. 641 00:32:11,520 --> 00:32:13,640 If you don't choose, it's a win for me. 642 00:32:15,240 --> 00:32:17,400 It's such a big deal, not a joke. 643 00:32:18,320 --> 00:32:19,480 My fate 644 00:32:19,560 --> 00:32:21,360 must be in my own hands. 645 00:32:26,840 --> 00:32:27,800 Huaiying. 646 00:32:28,800 --> 00:32:31,240 I don't know what your fate is. 647 00:32:33,040 --> 00:32:34,280 But your fate 648 00:32:35,080 --> 00:32:36,560 has something to do with that. 649 00:33:23,400 --> 00:33:24,720 All candidates, 650 00:33:24,800 --> 00:33:26,640 tidy up your clothes 651 00:33:27,120 --> 00:33:30,160 and enter the examination room. 652 00:33:59,400 --> 00:34:00,440 Leave your belongings here. 653 00:34:02,440 --> 00:34:03,320 Your admission ticket. 654 00:34:08,960 --> 00:34:10,600 Leave your wineskin too. 655 00:34:11,159 --> 00:34:12,920 This year's examination is even stricter. 656 00:34:13,000 --> 00:34:15,600 You're not allowed to bring any drinkware or eating utensils in. 657 00:34:15,679 --> 00:34:16,840 Leave your wineskin here. 658 00:34:16,920 --> 00:34:18,679 If it's found in the exam room, 659 00:34:18,760 --> 00:34:20,199 you'll be disqualified. 660 00:34:21,440 --> 00:34:22,600 All right. 661 00:34:26,080 --> 00:34:27,120 Don't put it upside down. 662 00:34:27,199 --> 00:34:28,639 It won't spill. Go inside. 663 00:34:30,800 --> 00:34:32,040 Next. 664 00:34:36,320 --> 00:34:37,480 Huaiying. 665 00:34:37,560 --> 00:34:39,000 Don't tell Mr. Wei 666 00:34:39,080 --> 00:34:40,840 that I carry a wineskin with me. 667 00:34:41,560 --> 00:34:43,000 If he finds out, 668 00:34:43,080 --> 00:34:44,520 the consequences will be unthinkable. 669 00:34:50,159 --> 00:34:51,080 Look. 670 00:34:51,159 --> 00:34:52,400 It's the emperor and empress. 671 00:34:53,679 --> 00:34:54,560 His Majesty! 672 00:34:55,400 --> 00:34:56,480 Her Majesty! 673 00:34:57,400 --> 00:34:58,480 It's truly His Majesty. 674 00:34:59,120 --> 00:34:59,960 His Majesty. 675 00:35:01,120 --> 00:35:02,280 His Majesty. 676 00:35:03,720 --> 00:35:06,120 The examination is over. 677 00:35:06,200 --> 00:35:08,560 All candidates must leave. 678 00:35:08,640 --> 00:35:10,080 Huaiying. 679 00:35:12,880 --> 00:35:13,800 Let's go drinking. 680 00:35:14,480 --> 00:35:15,400 Did you do well? 681 00:35:15,480 --> 00:35:17,800 Will you go? If you don't, you're looking down on me. 682 00:35:18,480 --> 00:35:19,520 Let's go. 683 00:35:24,440 --> 00:35:26,720 Study hard for decades, 684 00:35:27,640 --> 00:35:29,960 put pen to paper to serve the court, and gain higher status. 685 00:35:31,200 --> 00:35:32,400 It has been three years. 686 00:35:33,320 --> 00:35:35,680 I can finally go out and about again. 687 00:35:43,520 --> 00:35:44,720 Huaiying, come. 688 00:35:45,440 --> 00:35:46,320 Look. 689 00:35:46,800 --> 00:35:48,720 This is the Great Tang. 690 00:35:49,560 --> 00:35:50,680 Even though it's nighttime, 691 00:35:51,400 --> 00:35:53,000 it's fully illuminated 692 00:35:53,080 --> 00:35:54,120 and crowded with people. 693 00:35:55,080 --> 00:35:57,760 It's like a festive feast at every moment. 694 00:35:58,240 --> 00:35:59,120 Let's go. 695 00:36:01,920 --> 00:36:04,520 I heard that the Poetry Contest two days ago was very exciting. 696 00:36:05,080 --> 00:36:08,480 The country's best singers, dancers, and poets came to Chang'an. 697 00:36:09,360 --> 00:36:11,000 There was my favorite, 698 00:36:11,080 --> 00:36:13,600 Ms. Yulan, the top dancer of the Tang. 699 00:36:13,680 --> 00:36:15,880 And Cao An. I like her too. 700 00:36:15,960 --> 00:36:17,040 Her singing 701 00:36:18,400 --> 00:36:20,600 is better than that of all of the 108 wards in Chang'an. 702 00:36:22,240 --> 00:36:23,240 In the end, 703 00:36:23,320 --> 00:36:26,520 it was Teng Kan from Penglai 704 00:36:26,600 --> 00:36:27,960 who won the Poetry Contest. 705 00:36:28,040 --> 00:36:29,400 Teng Kan? 706 00:36:29,480 --> 00:36:30,760 I know him. 707 00:36:30,840 --> 00:36:32,040 Isn't he a military officer? 708 00:36:33,560 --> 00:36:35,160 -He's a general, -Two gentlemen! 709 00:36:36,200 --> 00:36:38,640 But he's a very good poet now. 710 00:36:38,720 --> 00:36:40,760 Even the empress and emperor 711 00:36:40,840 --> 00:36:42,800 are impressed by his poems. 712 00:36:45,320 --> 00:36:46,280 This place is good. 713 00:36:48,320 --> 00:36:50,480 Are you guests of Grand Commandant Zhangsun? 714 00:36:50,560 --> 00:36:52,160 We just want to have a drink. 715 00:36:52,640 --> 00:36:54,680 There's a private event today. We can't serve you. 716 00:36:58,160 --> 00:37:00,520 We just want to have a drink. Then we... 717 00:37:03,640 --> 00:37:06,120 Let's go. Let's drink somewhere else. 718 00:37:06,200 --> 00:37:07,480 Don't pull me. 719 00:37:07,560 --> 00:37:08,880 I'm telling you. 720 00:37:08,960 --> 00:37:10,400 You're nothing. 721 00:37:10,480 --> 00:37:11,560 Huaiying, let me tell you. 722 00:37:11,640 --> 00:37:13,960 When I become a powerful official, we'll book this place too. 723 00:37:14,040 --> 00:37:15,840 Then I'll ride the best horses 724 00:37:15,920 --> 00:37:17,040 and drink the best wine. 725 00:37:17,120 --> 00:37:18,360 We'll order the best dancers. 726 00:37:18,440 --> 00:37:19,920 I must become an Imperial Scholar! 727 00:37:25,480 --> 00:37:26,600 Huaiying. 728 00:37:26,680 --> 00:37:27,800 What are you looking at? 729 00:37:28,280 --> 00:37:33,480 The land nurtures sweet osmanthus 730 00:37:34,560 --> 00:37:35,400 Come again. 731 00:37:35,480 --> 00:37:38,760 -Distant woods stand tall and strong... -Huaiying. 732 00:37:41,520 --> 00:37:43,120 -Gentlemen. -Huaiying, slow down. 733 00:37:43,200 --> 00:37:44,320 What are you looking for? 734 00:37:44,400 --> 00:37:46,280 -Misters. -Misters, want to listen to some music? 735 00:37:46,360 --> 00:37:47,360 Sure. 736 00:37:47,440 --> 00:37:49,080 Do you have singers and dancers here? 737 00:37:49,160 --> 00:37:50,040 We have both. 738 00:37:53,400 --> 00:37:55,080 Huaiying, what are you looking for? 739 00:37:56,120 --> 00:37:58,080 May I ask what brings you two gentlemen here? 740 00:37:58,160 --> 00:37:59,320 I would like to see the lady 741 00:37:59,400 --> 00:38:00,880 who was singing. 742 00:38:02,360 --> 00:38:03,960 No one was singing. 743 00:38:04,040 --> 00:38:05,040 {\an8}I clearly heard 744 00:38:05,120 --> 00:38:06,600 {\an8}someone singing a Bingzhou ditty. 745 00:38:06,680 --> 00:38:08,080 JUSHUI HOUSE 746 00:38:08,160 --> 00:38:10,120 We're closed today. We can't serve you. 747 00:38:11,600 --> 00:38:13,480 -Are you looking down on us? -Move aside. 748 00:38:13,560 --> 00:38:15,360 Why are you all like this? 749 00:38:15,440 --> 00:38:16,400 What are you doing? 750 00:38:18,400 --> 00:38:20,360 Nothing. It's nothing. 751 00:38:21,320 --> 00:38:22,840 -Xiaotao. -Yes. 752 00:38:22,920 --> 00:38:24,600 Please invite the two gentlemen in. 753 00:38:25,240 --> 00:38:26,200 Yes. 754 00:38:26,280 --> 00:38:28,040 Well, please come in. 755 00:38:32,680 --> 00:38:34,320 Huaiying, let's go. 756 00:38:37,840 --> 00:38:40,320 JUSHUI HOUSE 757 00:38:40,400 --> 00:38:41,680 -Let's go. -Let's go. 758 00:38:43,040 --> 00:38:45,680 JUSHUI HOUSE 759 00:38:50,160 --> 00:38:52,160 "The best singer in Chang'an." 760 00:38:52,240 --> 00:38:54,080 A singer who is liked even by the empress. 761 00:38:54,160 --> 00:38:55,840 Huaiying, you have good taste. 762 00:38:58,280 --> 00:38:59,640 Gentlemen. 763 00:39:01,120 --> 00:39:02,280 We're closed today. 764 00:39:02,360 --> 00:39:03,800 The guards and servants are out. 765 00:39:03,880 --> 00:39:05,160 We're not open for business. 766 00:39:06,280 --> 00:39:07,520 It's all right. 767 00:39:07,600 --> 00:39:09,800 I just want to see the one who was singing just now. 768 00:39:10,800 --> 00:39:13,520 We're the only ones in Jushui House. 769 00:39:13,600 --> 00:39:15,160 You must have misheard. 770 00:39:15,720 --> 00:39:18,080 But I did hear someone singing 771 00:39:18,640 --> 00:39:19,800 a Bingzhou ditty. 772 00:39:21,440 --> 00:39:23,000 No one was singing. 773 00:39:26,760 --> 00:39:28,320 No one was singing and that's it. 774 00:39:28,400 --> 00:39:29,960 We're here to drink. 775 00:39:30,040 --> 00:39:31,160 Just serve us wine. 776 00:39:31,240 --> 00:39:32,360 Serve us wine. 777 00:39:33,120 --> 00:39:34,320 Sit, Huaiying. Sit. 778 00:39:36,280 --> 00:39:38,160 Someone, serve wine. 779 00:39:44,760 --> 00:39:46,520 {\an8}Why is the wine in this color? 780 00:39:48,400 --> 00:39:49,400 {\an8}Dajing. 781 00:39:50,560 --> 00:39:51,680 This wine... 782 00:39:52,800 --> 00:39:54,080 Can we afford it? 783 00:39:57,480 --> 00:39:58,600 Just drink it. 784 00:39:59,680 --> 00:40:00,840 {\an8}Here, Huaiying. 785 00:40:01,360 --> 00:40:02,560 A toast to you. 786 00:40:02,640 --> 00:40:03,480 Come on. 787 00:40:03,560 --> 00:40:05,640 {\an8}Let's get drunk today. 788 00:40:08,320 --> 00:40:09,160 Slow down. 789 00:40:09,720 --> 00:40:11,120 {\an8}Wine has strong after-effects. 790 00:40:11,200 --> 00:40:12,920 What? Afraid I'll get drunk? 791 00:40:13,000 --> 00:40:14,960 Isn't that why we drink? 792 00:40:16,200 --> 00:40:18,360 I like to have a sip every day, 793 00:40:18,440 --> 00:40:20,840 but I don't dare to in front of Mr. Wei. 794 00:40:20,920 --> 00:40:22,720 So don't tell Mr. Wei 795 00:40:22,800 --> 00:40:24,560 about our drinking today. 796 00:40:24,640 --> 00:40:26,920 Does Mr. Wei still lecture people often? 797 00:40:28,040 --> 00:40:29,200 Now... 798 00:40:34,120 --> 00:40:36,240 Mr. Wei has been granted more responsibility. 799 00:40:37,480 --> 00:40:39,600 {\an8}By the order of His and Her Majesties, 800 00:40:39,680 --> 00:40:42,240 {\an8}based on the Record of Eminent Families from the Zhenguan Period, 801 00:40:42,320 --> 00:40:43,760 {\an8}he's compiling Great Families. 802 00:40:44,360 --> 00:40:45,320 Great Families? 803 00:40:45,400 --> 00:40:48,960 It contains 245 surnames and 287 families, 804 00:40:49,520 --> 00:40:50,680 divided into nine classes. 805 00:40:50,760 --> 00:40:52,680 All officials above the fifth rank 806 00:40:52,760 --> 00:40:53,760 are included. 807 00:40:53,840 --> 00:40:56,640 {\an8}The empress's four families are listed in the first class. 808 00:40:57,280 --> 00:40:58,600 And soldiers too. 809 00:40:58,680 --> 00:41:00,040 Soldiers are only included 810 00:41:00,120 --> 00:41:01,880 if they're promoted to the fifth rank or above 811 00:41:01,960 --> 00:41:03,320 based on their military merits. 812 00:41:03,400 --> 00:41:05,400 The other clans with no merits 813 00:41:05,480 --> 00:41:06,400 are all at the back. 814 00:41:07,240 --> 00:41:08,480 With this, 815 00:41:09,240 --> 00:41:11,760 the order of the world is about to change. 816 00:41:11,840 --> 00:41:13,120 Of course it will. 817 00:41:13,720 --> 00:41:15,160 Those old nobles 818 00:41:15,240 --> 00:41:16,960 such as Grand Commandant Zhangsun 819 00:41:17,520 --> 00:41:20,040 will have a hard time in the future. 820 00:41:20,120 --> 00:41:21,320 Maybe one day, 821 00:41:21,400 --> 00:41:22,720 something will go wrong. 822 00:41:25,280 --> 00:41:26,440 This wine is really good. 823 00:41:26,520 --> 00:41:27,960 I'll drink more today. 824 00:41:41,120 --> 00:41:42,240 {\an8}What's this smell? 825 00:41:43,200 --> 00:41:45,600 I lift my drink and sing a song, 826 00:41:46,800 --> 00:41:48,640 for who knows if life is short or long. 827 00:41:49,240 --> 00:41:50,640 A man's life is but the morning dew. 828 00:41:50,720 --> 00:41:52,800 Past days many, future ones few. 829 00:41:53,520 --> 00:41:54,960 The melancholy my heart begets 830 00:41:56,400 --> 00:41:58,080 comes from cares I cannot forget. 831 00:41:59,840 --> 00:42:01,440 To alleviate worries, 832 00:42:01,520 --> 00:42:03,640 only drinking will do. 833 00:42:07,720 --> 00:42:08,640 He Dajing. 834 00:42:09,280 --> 00:42:11,080 What is the matter, Mr. Wei? 835 00:42:11,720 --> 00:42:13,120 Do well on your exam. 836 00:42:15,360 --> 00:42:16,320 I will 837 00:42:17,120 --> 00:42:18,680 always remember 838 00:42:18,760 --> 00:42:19,960 your teachings. 839 00:42:25,360 --> 00:42:27,280 When can we pick the shining moon 840 00:42:29,240 --> 00:42:31,280 hanging in the sky? 841 00:42:44,520 --> 00:42:45,480 Huaiying. 842 00:42:55,920 --> 00:42:57,040 Taste my wine. 843 00:42:57,120 --> 00:42:58,680 Usually, 844 00:42:58,760 --> 00:43:01,360 I would have drunk it all by now. 845 00:43:01,440 --> 00:43:03,600 But I couldn't bring it to the examination room today, 846 00:43:03,680 --> 00:43:05,640 so there's still some wine left. 847 00:43:06,600 --> 00:43:08,080 Why is it so light? 848 00:43:08,160 --> 00:43:09,200 Did it leak? 849 00:43:09,680 --> 00:43:11,120 It's impossible. 850 00:43:11,760 --> 00:43:12,720 What? 851 00:43:14,360 --> 00:43:15,680 When did it leak? 852 00:43:17,320 --> 00:43:18,840 At the Imperial Academy. 853 00:43:19,520 --> 00:43:21,960 It must have been those servants. 854 00:43:22,520 --> 00:43:24,400 Pity my good wine. 855 00:43:30,880 --> 00:43:31,960 It's bitter! 856 00:43:32,560 --> 00:43:33,840 Why is it so bitter? 857 00:43:33,920 --> 00:43:34,960 Bitter? 858 00:43:38,400 --> 00:43:39,560 The herb Chinese goldthread. 859 00:43:40,120 --> 00:43:41,640 A few days ago, 860 00:43:41,720 --> 00:43:43,160 while preparing for the exam, 861 00:43:43,240 --> 00:43:44,440 I had a toothache, 862 00:43:44,520 --> 00:43:46,320 so I took some Chinese goldthread. 863 00:43:47,600 --> 00:43:49,200 What bad luck. 864 00:43:52,840 --> 00:43:54,160 We're looking for the suspect. 865 00:43:54,240 --> 00:43:55,360 Search the premises. 866 00:43:55,440 --> 00:43:56,920 -Yes. -Yes. 867 00:43:57,000 --> 00:43:58,200 -Hurry... -Hurry. 868 00:43:58,280 --> 00:43:59,160 -Quick. -Open the door. 869 00:43:59,240 --> 00:44:00,480 Open the door. 870 00:44:00,560 --> 00:44:01,400 Open the door now. 871 00:44:01,880 --> 00:44:03,040 -Open it. -What's wrong? 872 00:44:03,120 --> 00:44:04,400 -Officer. -Quick. 873 00:44:04,480 --> 00:44:05,400 Open the door. 874 00:44:05,480 --> 00:44:06,840 -Quick. -Open up! 875 00:44:07,400 --> 00:44:08,680 Quick. Search. 876 00:44:08,760 --> 00:44:09,760 Quick. 877 00:44:09,840 --> 00:44:10,760 Make way... 878 00:44:11,880 --> 00:44:13,200 Let's go. 879 00:44:15,800 --> 00:44:17,920 YAXIN 880 00:44:22,560 --> 00:44:24,160 Yaxin, it's me. 881 00:44:35,440 --> 00:44:36,480 Sister. 882 00:44:36,560 --> 00:44:37,680 When can I get out of here? 883 00:44:37,760 --> 00:44:38,640 Just a little longer. 884 00:44:38,720 --> 00:44:40,480 Jinwu Guards are out there searching for you. 885 00:44:40,560 --> 00:44:41,600 Someone! 886 00:44:42,240 --> 00:44:43,480 Bring me wine! 887 00:44:43,560 --> 00:44:44,600 I'll go out to take a look. 888 00:44:44,680 --> 00:44:45,720 Lock the door. 889 00:44:49,920 --> 00:44:51,280 Today, we must drink 890 00:44:51,800 --> 00:44:53,680 to our hearts' content. 891 00:45:01,680 --> 00:45:02,720 Where are you going? 892 00:45:05,680 --> 00:45:06,760 Don't go. 893 00:45:24,240 --> 00:45:26,120 Sir, where are you going? 894 00:45:29,120 --> 00:45:30,920 I just came to apologize. 895 00:45:31,480 --> 00:45:32,680 We agreed 896 00:45:33,240 --> 00:45:35,000 to leave after a pot of wine. 897 00:45:35,080 --> 00:45:37,480 My friend is drunk. 898 00:45:37,560 --> 00:45:38,640 Don't blame him. 899 00:45:40,000 --> 00:45:41,480 It's fine, sir. 900 00:45:41,560 --> 00:45:42,440 It's not a problem. 901 00:45:43,160 --> 00:45:44,840 There's a secret door, right? 902 00:45:45,320 --> 00:45:47,040 Where does it lead? 903 00:45:48,200 --> 00:45:50,200 You must be mistaken, sir. 904 00:45:50,280 --> 00:45:51,680 There's no such door. 905 00:45:51,760 --> 00:45:52,840 Here is the wine. 906 00:45:52,920 --> 00:45:54,840 Sir, please keep drinking. 907 00:46:00,600 --> 00:46:02,200 {\an8}I think you've had too much to drink. 908 00:46:03,240 --> 00:46:04,960 {\an8}Your wine is not good. 909 00:46:08,720 --> 00:46:10,560 I'll make you some hangover soup later. 910 00:46:28,520 --> 00:46:33,840 JUSHUI HOUSE 911 00:46:33,920 --> 00:46:35,720 There's a fire! 912 00:46:38,680 --> 00:46:40,440 Fire! 913 00:46:40,520 --> 00:46:41,920 Huaiying! 914 00:46:42,000 --> 00:46:43,600 Put out the fire! 915 00:46:43,680 --> 00:46:44,760 Huaiying! 916 00:46:52,520 --> 00:46:54,040 Huaiying! 917 00:46:54,120 --> 00:46:55,240 Put out the fire! 918 00:47:12,840 --> 00:47:18,040 JUSHUI HOUSE