1 00:01:32,549 --> 00:01:36,938 (Zhan Zhao Adventures) 2 00:01:37,040 --> 00:01:39,840 (Episode 18) 3 00:01:40,357 --> 00:01:43,221 Jing Yi Ming's crimes are backed by undeniable evidence. 4 00:01:43,845 --> 00:01:46,136 Lord Bao will make sure justice is served for the Ding family. 5 00:01:46,424 --> 00:01:47,560 So that means 6 00:01:48,360 --> 00:01:49,720 he'll definitely be sentenced to death? 7 00:01:49,777 --> 00:01:51,000 Yes. 8 00:01:52,070 --> 00:01:53,420 When I was at Ding Residence, 9 00:01:53,500 --> 00:01:55,500 Zhao Hui told me about what happened to Xiao Yun. 10 00:01:56,109 --> 00:01:58,955 He deeply regretted not believing you at the time. 11 00:01:59,510 --> 00:02:00,795 After you left home, 12 00:02:01,190 --> 00:02:03,349 he kept Xiao Yun's body preserved, 13 00:02:03,429 --> 00:02:05,315 hoping to find you and gather evidence 14 00:02:05,510 --> 00:02:07,115 to get justice for Xiao Yun. 15 00:02:08,870 --> 00:02:10,093 Yue Hua. 16 00:02:16,480 --> 00:02:17,703 Zhao Hui. 17 00:02:20,509 --> 00:02:21,732 I'm sorry. 18 00:02:23,990 --> 00:02:25,213 I should've 19 00:02:26,229 --> 00:02:27,876 trusted you. 20 00:02:31,149 --> 00:02:32,476 I regret it so much. 21 00:02:37,149 --> 00:02:38,372 Come home 22 00:02:39,829 --> 00:02:41,236 with me. 23 00:02:48,910 --> 00:02:50,133 Alright. 24 00:03:02,720 --> 00:03:03,943 Dongting Spring wine. 25 00:03:04,149 --> 00:03:06,155 They say it's the finest in Xiangyang. 26 00:03:12,149 --> 00:03:14,526 The best in the city is from Liuke Hall. 27 00:03:14,949 --> 00:03:16,172 You've been deceived. 28 00:03:16,429 --> 00:03:17,652 Is that so? 29 00:03:20,229 --> 00:03:21,452 How's Zhao Hui? 30 00:03:21,550 --> 00:03:23,853 He's awake, no serious injuries. 31 00:03:24,630 --> 00:03:25,875 Yue Hua is with him now. 32 00:03:27,221 --> 00:03:28,444 About Zhi Hua, 33 00:03:29,381 --> 00:03:30,604 I acted impulsively. 34 00:03:30,949 --> 00:03:32,172 I'm sorry. 35 00:03:35,789 --> 00:03:37,036 That's your unresolved issue. 36 00:03:37,569 --> 00:03:38,792 I don't blame you. 37 00:03:39,102 --> 00:03:40,325 Unresolved issue? 38 00:03:43,550 --> 00:03:44,773 What do you know? 39 00:03:46,549 --> 00:03:47,772 About your brother. 40 00:03:50,269 --> 00:03:51,560 Zhi Hua already told me. 41 00:03:51,800 --> 00:03:54,433 When you were young, your brother died because of a crime he didn't commit. 42 00:03:55,229 --> 00:03:56,826 So when you saw Fan killed, 43 00:03:56,920 --> 00:03:58,765 you felt twice the grief and rage. 44 00:03:59,669 --> 00:04:01,076 You wanted to kill Zhi Hua. 45 00:04:03,030 --> 00:04:04,680 But Zhi Hua took that chance 46 00:04:04,826 --> 00:04:07,956 to tell you that your brother's case was a wrongful conviction. 47 00:04:09,070 --> 00:04:12,670 So you also wanted to kill the Yicheng magistrate 48 00:04:12,750 --> 00:04:13,995 to avenge your brother. 49 00:04:23,949 --> 00:04:26,492 There's one more thing I haven't told you. 50 00:04:27,070 --> 00:04:28,293 Zhi Hua said 51 00:04:28,470 --> 00:04:30,859 it was Si Ming who told him to use your brother's case 52 00:04:31,189 --> 00:04:33,346 to steer you toward investigating the Yicheng County magistrate. 53 00:04:33,709 --> 00:04:34,932 Si Ming? 54 00:04:35,590 --> 00:04:37,693 How does Si Ming know about that case? 55 00:04:37,949 --> 00:04:39,595 What does he have to do with it? 56 00:04:40,280 --> 00:04:43,405 These questions are the key to finding Si Ming. 57 00:04:45,269 --> 00:04:46,875 Why don't we go confront the Yicheng magistrate 58 00:04:47,150 --> 00:04:48,373 face to face? 59 00:04:48,750 --> 00:04:50,155 It might help you find some answers. 60 00:04:56,949 --> 00:04:58,172 If you don't want to go, 61 00:04:58,669 --> 00:04:59,892 that's fine too. 62 00:05:00,910 --> 00:05:03,966 Just tell me the whole story of what happened back then, 63 00:05:04,350 --> 00:05:06,356 and I'll seek justice for you. 64 00:05:08,829 --> 00:05:10,516 Justice? 65 00:05:12,709 --> 00:05:14,076 If my brother 66 00:05:14,709 --> 00:05:16,356 was wrongly executed by the authorities, 67 00:05:17,549 --> 00:05:18,995 and you are one of them, 68 00:05:19,630 --> 00:05:22,875 how can you guarantee justice will truly be served? 69 00:05:33,910 --> 00:05:35,236 You still don't trust me. 70 00:06:08,550 --> 00:06:11,812 - Miss Huo - I'm here to talk about Chang Hong Bi. 71 00:06:12,200 --> 00:06:13,817 - Please come in. - It's fine. 72 00:06:14,230 --> 00:06:15,595 I just want to tell you about Chang... 73 00:06:17,000 --> 00:06:18,223 About Xiao Di's background. 74 00:06:18,462 --> 00:06:19,685 Then I'll be on my way. 75 00:06:27,389 --> 00:06:28,915 To raise Chang Hong Bi properly, 76 00:06:29,190 --> 00:06:31,316 he must drink the Emerald Flame Three Lives Water daily. 77 00:06:31,870 --> 00:06:34,636 Only those with the utmost Yang constitution can endure it. 78 00:06:34,990 --> 00:06:36,396 Grandma searched far and wide 79 00:06:36,709 --> 00:06:39,355 and finally found Xiao Di in the Bashu region before he turned three. 80 00:06:40,149 --> 00:06:42,235 If you ever want to help him find his family, 81 00:06:42,990 --> 00:06:44,213 you can start your search there. 82 00:06:44,909 --> 00:06:46,132 Alright. 83 00:06:46,630 --> 00:06:47,853 Thank you. 84 00:06:51,389 --> 00:06:54,680 Xiao Di, I apologize for the things I've done to you before. 85 00:06:54,880 --> 00:06:56,103 But rest assured, 86 00:06:56,550 --> 00:06:57,915 from now on, with Lady Huo by your side, 87 00:06:58,160 --> 00:07:01,662 those inhumane days will never return. 88 00:07:06,310 --> 00:07:07,533 Wait. 89 00:07:10,990 --> 00:07:13,915 I heard about your situation from Bai. 90 00:07:14,280 --> 00:07:16,593 I understand that everything you did at Hanshui Palace 91 00:07:16,783 --> 00:07:18,006 wasn't really your choice. 92 00:07:18,990 --> 00:07:22,196 Now, Jing Yi Ming will soon be taken to the capital for trial. 93 00:07:23,349 --> 00:07:25,795 The court will see to his fate. 94 00:07:27,430 --> 00:07:29,960 It's time for you to put down the burden you've been carrying. 95 00:07:35,550 --> 00:07:36,956 The way you're dressed today 96 00:07:37,670 --> 00:07:40,653 looks so much better than that cold, stiff one you wore before. 97 00:07:42,430 --> 00:07:44,276 When I see Jing Yi Ming die with my own eyes, 98 00:07:45,750 --> 00:07:47,276 I will let go then. 99 00:07:49,040 --> 00:07:50,263 Goodbye. 100 00:09:20,200 --> 00:09:21,423 It's you. 101 00:09:22,750 --> 00:09:24,035 You're still alive. 102 00:09:24,550 --> 00:09:25,773 Yes. 103 00:09:26,110 --> 00:09:27,996 The only reason I've stayed alive until now 104 00:09:29,750 --> 00:09:31,355 was to come for you. 105 00:09:34,349 --> 00:09:35,715 So this is your courage? 106 00:09:35,990 --> 00:09:37,636 You only dare seek revenge 107 00:09:38,430 --> 00:09:39,653 now that I've fallen. 108 00:09:43,509 --> 00:09:44,732 Go on, then. 109 00:09:48,080 --> 00:09:49,640 I'm not a coward like you. 110 00:09:49,840 --> 00:09:51,904 If all I wanted was to kill you with one strike, 111 00:09:52,190 --> 00:09:53,756 there'd be no reason for me to come here. 112 00:09:53,990 --> 00:09:55,640 This cage is forged from black iron. 113 00:09:55,920 --> 00:09:58,104 Even if you kill me, you won't escape this place. 114 00:09:58,469 --> 00:10:01,115 So let's settle this once and for all. 115 00:10:01,430 --> 00:10:02,756 Such arrogance. 116 00:10:03,269 --> 00:10:05,035 A little brat like you 117 00:10:05,430 --> 00:10:06,795 dares challenge me? 118 00:10:07,670 --> 00:10:10,572 You think you've come here today as the hunter. 119 00:10:11,190 --> 00:10:15,720 But to me, you're just prey with one foot in the grave. 120 00:10:36,790 --> 00:10:38,812 A year apart, and your skills have improved quite a bit. 121 00:11:08,150 --> 00:11:10,253 If your brother hadn't injured me, 122 00:11:10,949 --> 00:11:13,075 I would've killed you with a palm strike already. 123 00:11:13,310 --> 00:11:15,332 If you can't kill me, it's because you're incapable. 124 00:11:15,423 --> 00:11:16,662 Stop making excuses. 125 00:11:16,760 --> 00:11:17,983 Can't stand to lose? 126 00:11:27,190 --> 00:11:29,100 You're at death's door. Stop struggling. 127 00:11:29,589 --> 00:11:31,035 I'll kill you now. 128 00:12:02,869 --> 00:12:04,555 When I see Jing Yi Ming die with my own eyes, 129 00:12:05,589 --> 00:12:07,075 I will let go then. 130 00:12:41,150 --> 00:12:42,373 Now you see 131 00:12:42,749 --> 00:12:44,396 I'm more than just Ding Yue Hua. 132 00:12:44,709 --> 00:12:46,276 I've been serving Hanshui Palace, 133 00:12:46,550 --> 00:12:48,516 hiding my name and living like a coward, 134 00:12:49,709 --> 00:12:51,636 all to get my hands on this weapon. 135 00:12:52,190 --> 00:12:54,396 So what if your Great Compassion Palm is unmatched in the world? 136 00:12:54,829 --> 00:12:56,276 I said I'd kill you, 137 00:12:57,150 --> 00:12:58,516 and I would. 138 00:13:08,280 --> 00:13:09,839 You've been doing bad things for over a decade, 139 00:13:09,920 --> 00:13:11,281 ruining countless young girls. 140 00:13:11,430 --> 00:13:13,933 You killed my father, gravely wounded my brothers, 141 00:13:14,056 --> 00:13:15,422 and destroyed my family! 142 00:13:16,680 --> 00:13:17,927 So today, 143 00:13:18,749 --> 00:13:20,630 I want you to die before my eyes. 144 00:13:20,920 --> 00:13:23,560 I want you to witness how an ant can kill an elephant. 145 00:13:26,469 --> 00:13:27,876 Even in the underworld, 146 00:13:28,989 --> 00:13:30,476 remember this, 147 00:13:31,709 --> 00:13:32,932 the one who killed you 148 00:13:34,150 --> 00:13:36,195 is the daughter of the Ding family. 149 00:14:29,390 --> 00:14:30,476 Yue Hua. 150 00:14:31,150 --> 00:14:32,373 Lady Huo, 151 00:14:33,390 --> 00:14:34,795 you don't need to say another word. 152 00:14:36,030 --> 00:14:37,555 When it comes to revenge, 153 00:14:38,430 --> 00:14:39,915 how could I leave it to someone else? 154 00:14:43,589 --> 00:14:45,040 As I told you before, 155 00:14:45,390 --> 00:14:48,155 I could only truly let go after seeing Jing Yi Ming dead 156 00:14:49,920 --> 00:14:51,647 with my own eyes. 157 00:14:53,989 --> 00:14:56,840 And now, I'm finally free. 158 00:14:57,949 --> 00:14:59,356 You killed a prisoner wanted by the court. 159 00:14:59,661 --> 00:15:01,188 The authorities will come after you. 160 00:15:01,550 --> 00:15:04,396 I knew the cost before I acted. 161 00:15:05,223 --> 00:15:07,188 Whether I ended up being killed Jing Yi Ming, 162 00:15:08,390 --> 00:15:11,140 or being hunted by the authorities for killing him, 163 00:15:11,520 --> 00:15:12,713 I could bear it. 164 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:20,280 I have no regrets. 165 00:15:49,390 --> 00:15:50,835 The city gates will be opening soon. 166 00:15:51,989 --> 00:15:54,550 If there's no movement from the prison before the gates open, 167 00:15:54,640 --> 00:15:55,863 you can make your escape. 168 00:15:57,469 --> 00:15:59,653 Your injuries are the same as Zhao Hui's. 169 00:15:59,880 --> 00:16:03,253 I'll go back to the inn and fetch the prescription Bai wrote for him. 170 00:16:03,880 --> 00:16:05,760 Wait for me at Moonbright Lake after you get out of the city. 171 00:16:05,925 --> 00:16:07,148 Thank you, Ling Long. 172 00:16:16,869 --> 00:16:18,435 Did you see the killer's face? 173 00:16:28,070 --> 00:16:29,293 Take him away. 174 00:16:37,629 --> 00:16:39,963 Officer Zhan, if this person wanted to silence witnesses, 175 00:16:40,249 --> 00:16:41,735 Zhi Hua would likely be dead too. 176 00:16:42,190 --> 00:16:43,955 Given how brutally Jing Yi Ming died, 177 00:16:44,790 --> 00:16:46,356 this was probably personal, an act of revenge. 178 00:16:52,110 --> 00:16:53,333 Officer Zhan, 179 00:16:53,629 --> 00:16:56,212 even though He Bo is no longer of use to the court, 180 00:16:56,423 --> 00:16:57,903 he still died in prison. 181 00:16:58,000 --> 00:17:00,303 We're going to have to answer to our superiors. 182 00:17:01,070 --> 00:17:02,293 This was my oversight. 183 00:17:04,629 --> 00:17:05,852 I'll take responsibility. 184 00:17:39,510 --> 00:17:41,155 Huo, something terrible happened. 185 00:17:44,229 --> 00:17:45,846 Yue Hua killed Jing Yi Ming last night. 186 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:47,223 She's already fled. 187 00:17:48,640 --> 00:17:50,287 Did the authorities go after her? 188 00:17:50,749 --> 00:17:53,353 They did, but the moment the city gates opened, she escaped. 189 00:17:53,520 --> 00:17:54,743 No one can find her now. 190 00:17:57,273 --> 00:17:58,279 Where's Zhan? 191 00:17:58,360 --> 00:18:00,320 He's writing a petition to the court. 192 00:18:00,522 --> 00:18:04,110 He says Yue Hua made a great contribution in the Zhongxiao Courtyard case, 193 00:18:04,190 --> 00:18:06,035 and hopes the court will show leniency. 194 00:18:08,349 --> 00:18:09,756 I need to go out for a while. 195 00:18:13,720 --> 00:18:15,833 Please save Moon Envoy. 196 00:18:59,120 --> 00:19:00,600 I'm Zhang Yue of Hanshui Palace. 197 00:19:00,680 --> 00:19:01,999 I failed to bring back Chang Hong Bi. 198 00:19:02,149 --> 00:19:03,372 I've come to accept punishment. 199 00:19:14,829 --> 00:19:17,773 When I joined Hanshui Palace, I concealed my identity. 200 00:19:18,149 --> 00:19:20,786 And now I've broken the sect rules by letting Chang Hong Bi go. 201 00:19:21,069 --> 00:19:22,315 I know my crimes are grave. 202 00:19:22,909 --> 00:19:24,156 I'm willing to accept any punishment, 203 00:19:24,550 --> 00:19:25,773 without complaint. 204 00:19:26,230 --> 00:19:27,555 Throw her in the dungeon. 205 00:19:28,349 --> 00:19:29,756 Before sunset, 206 00:19:30,109 --> 00:19:31,716 execute her publicly. 207 00:19:54,109 --> 00:19:55,332 Grandma, 208 00:19:55,710 --> 00:19:56,956 Zhan Zhao is requesting an audience. 209 00:20:03,310 --> 00:20:06,156 No wonder I couldn't find you earlier. 210 00:20:06,389 --> 00:20:09,555 So you went to ask Zhan Zhao for help. 211 00:20:10,669 --> 00:20:12,635 How dare you! 212 00:20:17,669 --> 00:20:19,810 I forced Fu Feng to bring me here. 213 00:20:20,080 --> 00:20:21,486 Please don't punish her for it. 214 00:20:21,789 --> 00:20:23,116 Enough, Zhan Zhao. 215 00:20:23,800 --> 00:20:25,847 Do you really take me for some senile old fool? 216 00:20:26,629 --> 00:20:28,280 You really are something. 217 00:20:28,502 --> 00:20:30,823 Whether people are connected to you or not, 218 00:20:30,904 --> 00:20:32,150 you insist on saving them all. 219 00:20:34,030 --> 00:20:36,236 Fu Feng, you're not needed here for now. 220 00:20:36,669 --> 00:20:37,892 Leave. 221 00:20:41,230 --> 00:20:43,386 Earlier, you manipulated Zhang Yue 222 00:20:43,520 --> 00:20:46,609 into using Hanshui Palace as your pawn. 223 00:20:46,840 --> 00:20:48,165 I haven't come after you for that yet, 224 00:20:48,309 --> 00:20:50,356 and now you dare come to me yourself. 225 00:20:51,909 --> 00:20:53,555 Hanshui Palace turned against He Bo 226 00:20:53,880 --> 00:20:56,167 not because Zhang Yue and I manipulated them. 227 00:20:57,000 --> 00:20:59,606 It was because you and everyone in Hanshui Palace 228 00:20:59,969 --> 00:21:01,928 pitied those women. 229 00:21:02,009 --> 00:21:03,255 That's why you acted. 230 00:21:05,310 --> 00:21:07,395 I've lived long enough 231 00:21:07,790 --> 00:21:09,996 to see every kind of injustice. 232 00:21:10,270 --> 00:21:11,960 I'm not someone 233 00:21:12,109 --> 00:21:15,436 who suddenly turns soft-hearted just because a few girls suffered. 234 00:21:15,720 --> 00:21:17,623 The only reason I allowed them to act 235 00:21:17,836 --> 00:21:21,400 was because I no longer wished to remain under He Bo's control. 236 00:21:21,829 --> 00:21:23,156 The people under your care 237 00:21:23,629 --> 00:21:25,395 have all lived difficult lives. 238 00:21:25,750 --> 00:21:29,476 I imagine you took in Yue Hua 239 00:21:29,710 --> 00:21:31,236 out of compassion for a young woman 240 00:21:31,629 --> 00:21:33,100 wandering alone through the martial world. 241 00:21:34,189 --> 00:21:36,676 And yet she took advantage of my sympathy. 242 00:21:37,950 --> 00:21:39,395 She fabricated her background 243 00:21:39,750 --> 00:21:41,075 and deceived me. 244 00:21:42,589 --> 00:21:44,035 She had her reasons. 245 00:21:44,349 --> 00:21:45,716 She had no choice but to lie. 246 00:21:47,510 --> 00:21:48,875 Would you like to know 247 00:21:49,470 --> 00:21:51,315 why Yue Hua ran away from home, 248 00:21:51,750 --> 00:21:54,716 and how she came to Hanshui Palace? 249 00:22:29,230 --> 00:22:30,480 Didn't I tell you 250 00:22:30,663 --> 00:22:33,079 not to come back to Hanshui Palace if you couldn't find the Chang Hong Bi? 251 00:22:33,160 --> 00:22:35,264 How could you not understand what I meant? 252 00:22:37,582 --> 00:22:38,869 If I didn't come back, 253 00:22:39,750 --> 00:22:41,973 you and all the other disciples would suffer the consequences. 254 00:22:42,230 --> 00:22:43,716 At worst, we'd suffer a little punishment. 255 00:22:44,149 --> 00:22:45,716 Grandma wouldn't actually kill us. 256 00:22:46,560 --> 00:22:49,167 But you coming back is basically a suicide. 257 00:22:50,950 --> 00:22:52,173 I came back 258 00:22:52,629 --> 00:22:53,875 not only for all of you, 259 00:22:54,669 --> 00:22:56,075 but also for myself. 260 00:22:56,950 --> 00:22:58,315 I owe Grandma too much. 261 00:22:58,790 --> 00:23:00,013 I couldn't just run away. 262 00:23:01,230 --> 00:23:02,453 Even if it means death, 263 00:23:04,109 --> 00:23:05,332 I'll accept it. 264 00:23:07,349 --> 00:23:10,315 Zhang Ri, during my time at Hanshui Palace, 265 00:23:11,669 --> 00:23:13,733 thank you and all my fellow disciples for taking care of me. 266 00:23:22,429 --> 00:23:25,990 You think spinning all these heartfelt stories 267 00:23:26,070 --> 00:23:28,196 will soften my heart and make me spare her? 268 00:23:29,230 --> 00:23:30,453 What she set free 269 00:23:31,149 --> 00:23:33,276 was Hanshui Palace's greatest treasure. 270 00:23:33,990 --> 00:23:36,700 She committed a crime that threatens the very foundation of Hanshui Palace. 271 00:23:37,470 --> 00:23:39,395 Not even death can atone for it. 272 00:23:39,909 --> 00:23:42,380 You have mastered your ultimate technique. 273 00:23:42,580 --> 00:23:44,276 Do you still need Chang Hong Bi? 274 00:23:44,470 --> 00:23:47,555 Zhan Zhao, there's no need to provoke me with words. 275 00:23:48,163 --> 00:23:49,603 For the mistake Zhang Yue has made, 276 00:23:49,680 --> 00:23:51,303 no amount of pleading will change my mind. 277 00:23:51,480 --> 00:23:52,926 But have you considered this? 278 00:23:53,710 --> 00:23:55,640 Hanshui Palace stayed hidden from the world for years, 279 00:23:55,829 --> 00:23:59,269 yet this time, because the exposure of Chang Hong Bi, 280 00:23:59,349 --> 00:24:01,790 you were dragged into conflict and controlled by He Bo. 281 00:24:02,629 --> 00:24:03,852 In my view, 282 00:24:04,189 --> 00:24:07,555 Chang Hong Bi may be a priceless treasure to Hanshui Palace, 283 00:24:07,990 --> 00:24:09,355 but it's also your greatest weakness. 284 00:24:10,510 --> 00:24:12,075 Perhaps you underestimated 285 00:24:12,429 --> 00:24:14,595 your own strength and that of your disciples, 286 00:24:14,710 --> 00:24:18,516 and the legacy Hanshui Palace has built over generations. 287 00:24:22,800 --> 00:24:26,167 People always say you're an honest, simple gentleman, 288 00:24:27,070 --> 00:24:30,436 yet who knew you could speak so persuasively. 289 00:24:32,750 --> 00:24:34,820 Every word I've said comes from the heart. 290 00:24:35,120 --> 00:24:37,160 Now that Hanshui Palace's secret treasure is no longer a secret, 291 00:24:37,230 --> 00:24:38,606 I hope you'll think carefully about 292 00:24:38,720 --> 00:24:40,647 whether Chang Hong Bi 293 00:24:41,189 --> 00:24:43,996 will bring fortune or disaster to Hanshui Palace in the future. 294 00:24:46,990 --> 00:24:49,786 I sincerely ask you to spare Zhang Yue. 295 00:24:49,983 --> 00:24:52,716 I will never forget this kindness, 296 00:24:53,109 --> 00:24:54,756 and I'll repay it with everything I have someday. 297 00:25:02,070 --> 00:25:04,603 My mind is made up. No amount of talking will change it. 298 00:25:04,822 --> 00:25:06,045 If you plead further, 299 00:25:06,629 --> 00:25:08,635 I'll have her executed immediately. 300 00:25:47,076 --> 00:25:48,908 It's time for the execution. 301 00:26:51,109 --> 00:26:52,676 You're about to die. 302 00:26:53,310 --> 00:26:55,115 Any last words? 303 00:26:56,669 --> 00:26:58,115 I failed to repay your kindness. 304 00:26:58,575 --> 00:26:59,775 I deserve death. 305 00:26:59,909 --> 00:27:01,132 I have no excuses. 306 00:27:01,790 --> 00:27:03,595 Zhan Zhao came earlier. 307 00:27:04,310 --> 00:27:06,075 He told me about your past. 308 00:27:06,669 --> 00:27:08,756 He wanted to appeal to my sympathy 309 00:27:09,070 --> 00:27:10,756 so I'd spare your life. 310 00:27:11,109 --> 00:27:12,699 Zhan was only trying to help me. 311 00:27:12,960 --> 00:27:14,460 Please don't make things difficult for him. 312 00:27:14,950 --> 00:27:16,276 At my age, 313 00:27:17,230 --> 00:27:19,395 I'm not petty enough to hold it against him. 314 00:27:20,429 --> 00:27:23,196 Still, the things he told me 315 00:27:23,800 --> 00:27:26,224 did remind me of a story. 316 00:27:27,589 --> 00:27:29,115 Many years ago, 317 00:27:29,349 --> 00:27:30,572 there was a young girl. 318 00:27:31,030 --> 00:27:33,196 She was born into a merchant family. 319 00:27:33,589 --> 00:27:36,156 Her mother died the moment she was born. 320 00:27:36,750 --> 00:27:38,236 When she was 14, 321 00:27:38,589 --> 00:27:40,355 she was married off. 322 00:27:40,869 --> 00:27:42,190 On the night of the wedding, 323 00:27:42,270 --> 00:27:46,635 she discovered her husband was a fool who could only drool 324 00:27:46,990 --> 00:27:49,516 and couldn't even recognize people. 325 00:27:51,790 --> 00:27:55,916 As it turned out, her father and brothers had lost money in business. 326 00:27:56,149 --> 00:27:57,676 To cover their debts, 327 00:27:58,589 --> 00:28:00,035 they sold her off. 328 00:28:01,109 --> 00:28:04,035 She hadn't even been with her husband's family for half a year 329 00:28:04,310 --> 00:28:06,385 before her in-laws were murdered by 330 00:28:06,465 --> 00:28:08,756 her husband's elder brother and sister-in-law. 331 00:28:09,270 --> 00:28:11,595 And they framed it on her. 332 00:28:12,909 --> 00:28:15,075 She begged her own family to testify for her, 333 00:28:15,750 --> 00:28:19,075 but those men, having taken bribes from the brother and sister-in-law, 334 00:28:19,270 --> 00:28:21,835 instead joined them in framing her. 335 00:28:23,869 --> 00:28:25,092 What happened after that? 336 00:28:26,510 --> 00:28:27,956 She killed her father and brother, 337 00:28:28,189 --> 00:28:29,670 fled as a fugitive, 338 00:28:29,750 --> 00:28:31,236 and wandered the martial world alone. 339 00:28:32,389 --> 00:28:33,993 She suffered greatly, 340 00:28:34,200 --> 00:28:37,045 even becoming blind. 341 00:28:38,710 --> 00:28:41,916 Later, she met a reclusive master 342 00:28:42,750 --> 00:28:44,395 who brought her to Hanshui Palace, 343 00:28:44,829 --> 00:28:46,052 accepted her as a disciple, 344 00:28:46,270 --> 00:28:48,156 and taught her unparalleled martial arts. 345 00:28:49,148 --> 00:28:51,113 Eventually, that master passed everything down to her. 346 00:28:51,589 --> 00:28:54,693 That was your story. 347 00:28:57,990 --> 00:28:59,213 For decades, 348 00:29:00,589 --> 00:29:03,835 I have never dared to slack off, 349 00:29:04,589 --> 00:29:07,436 fearing that I might disgrace my master's teachings 350 00:29:07,909 --> 00:29:11,355 and tarnishing Hanshui Palace's reputation. 351 00:29:11,829 --> 00:29:13,052 We disciples 352 00:29:13,950 --> 00:29:15,920 have always understood your dedication. 353 00:29:16,589 --> 00:29:18,916 When I passed Everlasting Longing on to you, 354 00:29:19,429 --> 00:29:22,476 I believed you could endure hardship, 355 00:29:22,710 --> 00:29:25,196 and that your actions were decisive and ruthless enough. 356 00:29:25,429 --> 00:29:27,756 Among the hundreds of disciples in Hanshui Palace, 357 00:29:28,470 --> 00:29:32,555 I thought only you were worthy of becoming my successor. 358 00:29:46,349 --> 00:29:47,916 I failed your expectations. 359 00:29:48,270 --> 00:29:51,990 Yet you concealed your true identity from me all this time, 360 00:29:52,070 --> 00:29:55,196 and even released Hanshui Palace's sacred treasure. 361 00:29:55,470 --> 00:29:56,693 Moon Envoy, 362 00:29:57,349 --> 00:29:58,835 do you admit your guilt? 363 00:30:01,280 --> 00:30:02,503 I do. 364 00:30:20,589 --> 00:30:22,875 Your mistake should have been punishable by death. 365 00:30:23,909 --> 00:30:25,486 But you led the disciples 366 00:30:25,656 --> 00:30:27,336 in resisting He Bo and rendered great service. 367 00:30:27,510 --> 00:30:30,220 So I cut your hair in place of your head, 368 00:30:30,442 --> 00:30:32,448 and your death sentence will be suspended for now. 369 00:30:40,790 --> 00:30:42,196 The martial world is vast, 370 00:30:42,750 --> 00:30:44,676 the world wide and open. 371 00:30:45,109 --> 00:30:46,555 Whether you return or not 372 00:30:47,790 --> 00:30:50,875 will be entirely your choice. 373 00:31:35,109 --> 00:31:38,892 That strike from my cane earlier, 374 00:31:39,250 --> 00:31:40,253 are you alright? 375 00:31:40,416 --> 00:31:42,773 It's nothing serious. Thank you for your concern. 376 00:31:43,909 --> 00:31:47,476 You're quite loyal and devoted to Zhang Yue. 377 00:31:48,270 --> 00:31:51,315 That is how disciples of Hanshui Palace should be. 378 00:31:54,429 --> 00:31:56,793 Grandma, when Zhan Zhao pleaded with you, 379 00:31:56,874 --> 00:31:58,393 you refused to relent no matter what. 380 00:31:58,489 --> 00:31:59,712 But now... 381 00:32:01,550 --> 00:32:03,875 If I released her because Zhan Zhao begged me to, 382 00:32:04,589 --> 00:32:08,956 then Zhang Yue would owe that gratitude to him. 383 00:32:09,710 --> 00:32:10,933 Why should we 384 00:32:11,642 --> 00:32:14,568 let someone else claim that favor? 385 00:32:16,189 --> 00:32:18,476 Now that Hanshui Palace spared her, 386 00:32:19,030 --> 00:32:20,996 she'll remember this debt. 387 00:32:21,669 --> 00:32:24,716 She would never betray us for another sect. 388 00:32:27,070 --> 00:32:29,436 Still, Zhan Zhao did make one good point. 389 00:32:30,909 --> 00:32:33,115 When a secret treasure is no longer secret, 390 00:32:33,429 --> 00:32:36,035 it becomes a burden to Hanshui Palace instead. 391 00:32:36,270 --> 00:32:39,795 At that point, there's no reason to keep it anymore. 392 00:32:40,869 --> 00:32:42,092 What do you mean, Grandma? 393 00:32:42,510 --> 00:32:44,035 Originally, I thought 394 00:32:44,790 --> 00:32:47,716 she was the most suitable successor. 395 00:32:48,510 --> 00:32:50,040 But now... 396 00:32:51,790 --> 00:32:53,013 Perhaps this is for the best. 397 00:32:57,000 --> 00:32:58,086 No one's here. 398 00:33:05,200 --> 00:33:06,920 Why is Hanshui Palace completely empty? 399 00:33:07,000 --> 00:33:08,909 Did they move the execution somewhere outside the estate? 400 00:33:09,030 --> 00:33:11,029 Let's split up and search the back mountain. 401 00:33:11,109 --> 00:33:12,332 They can't have gone far. 402 00:33:12,589 --> 00:33:13,812 Someone's coming. 403 00:33:34,589 --> 00:33:35,589 She's gone. 404 00:33:35,669 --> 00:33:36,892 What do you mean? 405 00:33:37,429 --> 00:33:39,332 - Did you execute Yue Hua? - Grandma let her go. 406 00:33:43,189 --> 00:33:44,436 She's left the mountain. 407 00:34:09,389 --> 00:34:10,612 Come. 408 00:34:11,310 --> 00:34:12,533 Yue Hua. 409 00:34:14,470 --> 00:34:17,739 Don't worry. I didn't tell Ding about what you went through. 410 00:34:17,990 --> 00:34:19,276 He's resting and recovering well. 411 00:34:19,950 --> 00:34:21,173 Thank you. 412 00:34:25,230 --> 00:34:27,075 Xiao Di also wanted to come see you off. 413 00:34:30,909 --> 00:34:32,132 He said 414 00:34:32,310 --> 00:34:35,013 that you didn't mistreat him like the other disciples did. 415 00:34:35,360 --> 00:34:36,760 You secretly took care of him 416 00:34:36,840 --> 00:34:38,447 and brought him different kinds of food. 417 00:34:39,520 --> 00:34:41,759 Turning a blind eye to his suffering was still wrongdoing. 418 00:34:42,520 --> 00:34:44,127 A few small kindnesses can't make up for that. 419 00:34:45,710 --> 00:34:48,075 The past is behind us now. 420 00:34:48,869 --> 00:34:50,555 My name is Xiao Di now. 421 00:34:51,230 --> 00:34:54,276 And your name is Ding Yue Hua. 422 00:35:02,310 --> 00:35:03,533 Yue Hua, 423 00:35:04,240 --> 00:35:06,463 there's something I've always wanted to ask you. 424 00:35:07,270 --> 00:35:08,595 You want to ask 425 00:35:09,230 --> 00:35:11,156 whether I regret joining Hanshui Palace. 426 00:35:12,930 --> 00:35:15,886 Some people might pity the daughter of the Ding family 427 00:35:15,960 --> 00:35:17,183 for becoming the Moon Envoy, 428 00:35:17,669 --> 00:35:19,595 but I've never regretted walking this path. 429 00:35:20,149 --> 00:35:21,996 And I treasure the title of Moon Envoy, 430 00:35:23,270 --> 00:35:24,493 because 431 00:35:25,600 --> 00:35:27,167 I fought for it with my life. 432 00:35:30,750 --> 00:35:32,390 After the tragedy befell my family, 433 00:35:32,470 --> 00:35:34,812 I hid my identity and drifted through the martial world, 434 00:35:35,470 --> 00:35:36,875 enduring all kinds of hardship. 435 00:35:37,510 --> 00:35:39,276 That was when I realized 436 00:35:39,669 --> 00:35:42,795 the only reason I'd never been bullied before was because 437 00:35:43,070 --> 00:35:44,309 I was the daughter of the Ding family, 438 00:35:44,389 --> 00:35:45,636 born into a prestigious martial clan. 439 00:35:46,070 --> 00:35:47,435 Outside of Ding family, 440 00:35:48,470 --> 00:35:49,716 I was nothing. 441 00:35:55,030 --> 00:35:56,716 I'll never forget 442 00:35:57,070 --> 00:35:58,833 the moment I defeated Grandma's senior disciples, 443 00:35:59,189 --> 00:36:01,636 took hold of Everlasting Longing, and became the Moon Envoy. 444 00:36:03,149 --> 00:36:04,676 From that moment on, I knew for certain 445 00:36:06,669 --> 00:36:08,276 that no matter whose descendant I was, 446 00:36:08,789 --> 00:36:10,315 in this dangerous martial world, 447 00:36:10,880 --> 00:36:12,206 I could survive on my own. 448 00:36:20,350 --> 00:36:22,653 Do you have any plans for where you'll go next? 449 00:36:26,269 --> 00:36:27,913 During these past months in Hanshui Palace, 450 00:36:28,030 --> 00:36:29,900 I learned of many renowned physicians. 451 00:36:30,356 --> 00:36:31,602 I want to visit them one by one 452 00:36:31,920 --> 00:36:33,942 and see if any of them can cure my eldest brother. 453 00:36:38,109 --> 00:36:40,532 Ling Long, I have an idea. 454 00:36:40,950 --> 00:36:42,870 Wouldn't it be inconvenient to bring Xiao Di along 455 00:36:42,950 --> 00:36:44,173 while investigating cases? 456 00:36:51,149 --> 00:36:52,193 Xiao Di, 457 00:36:52,430 --> 00:36:55,636 I've learned where your family might be from Sun Envoy. 458 00:36:56,309 --> 00:36:57,800 While I travel in search of physicians, 459 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,445 I can take you to find your parents. 460 00:36:59,870 --> 00:37:01,955 Consider it my way of making amends. 461 00:37:05,400 --> 00:37:08,623 Would you be willing to give me that chance? 462 00:37:16,789 --> 00:37:18,236 It's your decision to make. 463 00:38:10,430 --> 00:38:11,653 You're back. 464 00:38:14,749 --> 00:38:16,233 You're really good to her, you know. 465 00:38:16,320 --> 00:38:18,892 Afraid she'd be lonely on the road, so you even sent Xiao Di with her. 466 00:38:20,470 --> 00:38:23,093 You were the one who let Yue Hua out of the city earlier, weren't you? 467 00:38:24,830 --> 00:38:26,270 The poison's really gotten to you. 468 00:38:26,360 --> 00:38:27,583 Hallucinating again? 469 00:38:28,870 --> 00:38:30,573 Someone's been running around behind the scenes, 470 00:38:30,720 --> 00:38:32,279 all because they couldn't bear to see 471 00:38:32,360 --> 00:38:34,319 Zhan Zhao trapped between duty and personal relationship. 472 00:38:35,390 --> 00:38:36,995 Such thoughtfulness! 473 00:38:48,350 --> 00:38:51,812 Yu Lian told me Madam Jing has nearly recovered. 474 00:38:52,189 --> 00:38:53,613 She'll be heading to the capital soon. 475 00:38:54,760 --> 00:38:57,663 I've verified the identities of all the Zhongxiao Courtyard assassins. 476 00:38:57,910 --> 00:38:59,546 Once the antidote from Young Master Tang arrives, 477 00:38:59,749 --> 00:39:00,995 we'll distribute it to everyone. 478 00:39:01,760 --> 00:39:04,567 As for testifying, Yu Lian and Madam Jing are enough. 479 00:39:05,189 --> 00:39:07,972 Shen and the others won't need to go to the capital. 480 00:39:09,040 --> 00:39:10,705 So that means the girls from Fenglai Pavilion 481 00:39:10,786 --> 00:39:11,944 aren't needed as witnesses either? 482 00:39:20,070 --> 00:39:22,586 The girls from Fenglai Pavilion won't have to go to the capital anymore? 483 00:39:25,060 --> 00:39:28,236 Can the girls from Fenglai Pavilion buy back their freedom and go home? 484 00:39:29,269 --> 00:39:30,835 Young Master, he's talking to you. 485 00:39:31,470 --> 00:39:32,513 Is he? 486 00:39:33,910 --> 00:39:36,126 You're still holding a grudge over what happened that night? 487 00:39:36,389 --> 00:39:37,869 When I said we should save Yue Hua, 488 00:39:37,950 --> 00:39:39,189 why didn't you pretend not to hear that too? 489 00:39:39,270 --> 00:39:40,637 Did you two have a fight? 490 00:39:41,589 --> 00:39:42,995 He's not the only one 491 00:39:43,749 --> 00:39:44,995 who can act childish and ridiculous. 492 00:39:47,229 --> 00:39:48,390 He's upset with you 493 00:39:48,470 --> 00:39:52,012 because you didn't tell us you were poisoned and having hallucinations. 494 00:39:52,360 --> 00:39:54,520 I'm really fine. You don't need to worry about me. 495 00:39:54,600 --> 00:39:56,520 He keeps insisting there's nothing wrong with him. 496 00:39:56,680 --> 00:39:57,841 Stubborn as a mule. 497 00:39:57,950 --> 00:40:01,293 - He said you're stubborn as a... - I heard him. No need to say it twice. 498 00:40:08,928 --> 00:40:10,407 I thought that after everything we'd been through, 499 00:40:10,525 --> 00:40:12,602 we'd become friends who trusted each other with our lives. 500 00:40:12,870 --> 00:40:15,773 But it turns out someone never really trusted me at all. 501 00:40:17,830 --> 00:40:19,906 How did I never notice you have so many sides before? 502 00:40:20,003 --> 00:40:21,288 Now you're even playing the victim? 503 00:40:22,629 --> 00:40:24,716 I have to say something here too. 504 00:40:24,950 --> 00:40:26,040 As the saying goes, 505 00:40:26,121 --> 00:40:27,760 compassion can't command troops, and sentiment can't get things done. 506 00:40:27,841 --> 00:40:29,446 Some rules still need to be enforced. 507 00:40:29,848 --> 00:40:32,453 We've treated someone with sincerity, 508 00:40:32,693 --> 00:40:35,173 yet he still couldn't trust us completely 509 00:40:35,254 --> 00:40:36,541 and acted recklessly. 510 00:40:37,390 --> 00:40:40,180 Shouldn't someone like that be kicked out of the group? 511 00:40:40,360 --> 00:40:42,283 - Zhan Zhao already explained this... - You're right. 512 00:40:42,400 --> 00:40:45,599 That person blurted out those hurtful words so easily. 513 00:40:45,789 --> 00:40:48,046 He must've been holding those thoughts in for a long time. 514 00:40:50,669 --> 00:40:52,116 Just thinking about those words he said, 515 00:40:53,070 --> 00:40:54,680 it still hurts even now. 516 00:40:57,149 --> 00:40:58,350 Speaking of which, 517 00:40:58,430 --> 00:41:00,452 you haven't told us what he said that day. 518 00:41:01,030 --> 00:41:02,203 Since everyone's here, 519 00:41:02,280 --> 00:41:04,663 why don't you tell us how his words hurt you? 520 00:41:05,149 --> 00:41:06,596 Young Master, give us the details. 521 00:41:07,560 --> 00:41:08,783 I was just 522 00:41:09,510 --> 00:41:11,515 putting on an act for Zhi Hua that day. 523 00:41:12,760 --> 00:41:14,000 I wasn't thinking straight, 524 00:41:14,081 --> 00:41:15,833 and I was angry, so I said things I shouldn't have. 525 00:41:18,269 --> 00:41:19,492 I'm sorry. 526 00:41:20,350 --> 00:41:22,220 Please don't take it to heart, alright? 527 00:41:25,669 --> 00:41:27,653 - About that day... - Enough. 528 00:41:28,510 --> 00:41:29,593 I get it now. 529 00:41:29,749 --> 00:41:32,013 I know exactly why you two put on this whole act today. 530 00:41:32,229 --> 00:41:34,620 Don't think I can't tell you planned this together beforehand. 531 00:41:34,840 --> 00:41:37,126 All that teamwork, and you use it just to gang up on me? 532 00:41:38,109 --> 00:41:39,173 Let's go. 533 00:41:39,430 --> 00:41:40,906 I'll go see the Yicheng magistrate with you. 534 00:41:41,070 --> 00:41:43,596 - He said he'll go with you to see... - He heard that. 535 00:41:45,070 --> 00:41:46,293 Alright. 536 00:41:46,430 --> 00:41:47,653 We'll go after we eat. 537 00:41:49,470 --> 00:41:50,693 Come on. 538 00:42:13,629 --> 00:42:15,670 Come on. I'll go with you. 539 00:42:29,510 --> 00:42:31,315 Did you handle 540 00:42:32,510 --> 00:42:33,835 Jin Xue Wen's case from 15 years ago? 541 00:42:36,760 --> 00:42:37,983 Jin Xue Wen? 542 00:42:38,840 --> 00:42:42,006 I'm talking about the murder case in Tanxi Town. 543 00:42:43,870 --> 00:42:45,276 Tanxi Town... 544 00:42:51,589 --> 00:42:54,995 Back when I was serving as a clerk there, 545 00:42:56,350 --> 00:42:57,835 I did work on that case. 546 00:42:59,201 --> 00:43:01,320 Could it have been a wrongful conviction? 547 00:43:01,405 --> 00:43:02,628 A wrongful conviction? 548 00:43:03,326 --> 00:43:04,549 Impossible.