1 00:01:37,570 --> 00:01:42,840 [Spring of The Blade] 2 00:01:43,660 --> 00:01:45,780 [Episode 14] 3 00:01:50,590 --> 00:01:51,710 Where is the money? 4 00:01:52,920 --> 00:01:54,430 I asked you, where is the money? 5 00:01:54,430 --> 00:01:55,150 Money? 6 00:01:55,280 --> 00:01:56,539 There's no more money. 7 00:02:09,000 --> 00:02:11,200 -Are you all right, Lord Wei? -Lord Wei. 8 00:02:18,750 --> 00:02:20,910 What a brilliant scheme, My Lord. 9 00:02:22,030 --> 00:02:24,560 This move is very exquisite. 10 00:02:25,190 --> 00:02:27,470 On one hand, you quelled the disaster. 11 00:02:27,590 --> 00:02:28,650 On the other hand, 12 00:02:28,750 --> 00:02:30,480 you forced the grain merchants 13 00:02:30,590 --> 00:02:32,120 to lower their prices. 14 00:02:33,840 --> 00:02:35,470 Lord Yan, you really 15 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:38,800 have Hengtang in the palm of your hand. 16 00:02:39,390 --> 00:02:43,760 But I am a little worried about Your Lordship. 17 00:02:44,470 --> 00:02:46,240 The situation in the future 18 00:02:46,960 --> 00:02:49,280 will probably be difficult to control. 19 00:02:51,710 --> 00:02:53,560 I haven't thought about that. 20 00:02:54,120 --> 00:02:57,079 No matter what the situation is in the future, 21 00:02:57,430 --> 00:02:58,870 I must thank Lord Xie. 22 00:02:59,750 --> 00:03:01,630 If not for your secret help, 23 00:03:02,240 --> 00:03:04,040 I couldn't have pulled this off. 24 00:03:04,360 --> 00:03:06,150 I will definitely go to the capital in the future 25 00:03:06,150 --> 00:03:08,120 and put in a few good words for you. 26 00:03:09,910 --> 00:03:10,870 Thank you. 27 00:03:12,240 --> 00:03:13,120 Lord Xie, 28 00:03:13,560 --> 00:03:17,560 aren't you going with me to see how grandly the disaster relief is going? 29 00:03:17,590 --> 00:03:18,470 Lord Yan, 30 00:03:19,070 --> 00:03:20,400 as you can see, 31 00:03:21,280 --> 00:03:22,310 Shu 32 00:03:22,680 --> 00:03:24,480 has family matters to deal with, 33 00:03:25,030 --> 00:03:26,670 so he asked for a day off. 34 00:03:27,680 --> 00:03:30,240 You'd better go back first. 35 00:03:30,710 --> 00:03:31,710 Qingyuan, 36 00:03:32,280 --> 00:03:33,280 see the guest out. 37 00:03:34,680 --> 00:03:35,280 Yes. 38 00:03:57,130 --> 00:04:01,260 ♪ I counted every moment ♪ 39 00:04:01,280 --> 00:04:05,370 ♪ Memories take roots; the annual rings grow ♪ 40 00:04:05,390 --> 00:04:09,910 ♪ Who bore the parting wind ♪ 41 00:04:09,940 --> 00:04:14,670 ♪ And wove it gently into the warmth of the past? ♪ 42 00:04:14,770 --> 00:04:18,870 ♪ I honor every scar upon your hand ♪ 43 00:04:15,360 --> 00:04:16,310 Your Lordship, 44 00:04:17,240 --> 00:04:18,950 Everyone says you are a corrupt official, 45 00:04:18,890 --> 00:04:23,280 ♪ Through endless nights, a lone soul wanders this mortal world ♪ 46 00:04:19,430 --> 00:04:20,560 but I never expected 47 00:04:20,920 --> 00:04:22,190 that today you would 48 00:04:22,750 --> 00:04:24,390 save countless starving people in Hengtang, 49 00:04:23,300 --> 00:04:29,960 ♪ Turning back, we embrace— one fleeting moment of love and hate ♪ 50 00:04:24,750 --> 00:04:25,810 and save me as well. 51 00:04:26,510 --> 00:04:28,750 I genuinely admire Your Lordship. 52 00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:32,430 From now on, wherever Your Lordship goes to listen to music, 53 00:04:30,030 --> 00:04:33,650 ♪ As flowers fall beneath the dusk ♪ 54 00:04:32,830 --> 00:04:34,390 drink with courtesans, or spend money, 55 00:04:33,680 --> 00:04:39,190 ♪ Sorrowed by many a farewell, comforted by sweet memories ♪ 56 00:04:34,630 --> 00:04:35,630 if you're willing, 57 00:04:35,630 --> 00:04:36,270 -I— -What? 58 00:04:39,220 --> 00:04:43,780 ♪ One life, one love, one heart devoted to you ♪ 59 00:04:43,680 --> 00:04:45,000 What did you say I'd spend money on? 60 00:04:43,800 --> 00:04:47,980 ♪ In the depths of darkness, you are the stars ♪ 61 00:04:48,010 --> 00:04:52,580 ♪ Trample the abyss, together we run ♪ 62 00:04:50,870 --> 00:04:52,600 Thank you for saving me today, Your Lordship. 63 00:04:52,600 --> 00:04:57,050 ♪ May we grow deep in years together, sharing one life and one pillow ♪ 64 00:04:57,080 --> 00:05:01,560 ♪ Rise and fall as one, whether we're united or apart ♪ 65 00:05:01,590 --> 00:05:06,030 ♪ Hand in hand, we brave all the storms of life ♪ 66 00:05:06,050 --> 00:05:11,570 ♪ Never to part, forevermore ♪ 67 00:05:07,600 --> 00:05:09,530 It's not safe in Hengtang tonight. 68 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:11,000 If I'm not around, 69 00:05:11,950 --> 00:05:13,800 you must protect yourself. 70 00:05:34,630 --> 00:05:36,120 Bad news, Master! 71 00:05:37,040 --> 00:05:38,430 Master, bad news! 72 00:05:39,870 --> 00:05:40,530 Chuntai... 73 00:05:40,950 --> 00:05:42,080 stopped breathing. 74 00:05:43,150 --> 00:05:44,000 Master... 75 00:05:45,190 --> 00:05:48,680 I gave birth to two sons for the Xie family, 76 00:05:49,870 --> 00:05:52,430 and I raised Zhenglun so well. 77 00:05:52,430 --> 00:05:54,560 Yet you say I'm faking it. 78 00:05:55,510 --> 00:05:59,040 Why couldn't Xie Qingyuan be the one faking it? 79 00:06:01,240 --> 00:06:04,720 -I didn't kill anyone. -Mother, please get up. 80 00:06:04,720 --> 00:06:07,480 You're bullying me! 81 00:06:07,480 --> 00:06:08,310 Enough. 82 00:06:08,950 --> 00:06:11,010 Things outside are annoying enough. 83 00:06:11,040 --> 00:06:12,720 As for how your matter should be handled, 84 00:06:12,720 --> 00:06:15,120 Master and Old Madam will decide. 85 00:06:15,390 --> 00:06:17,270 Aren't you the Head Madam? 86 00:06:18,720 --> 00:06:20,180 You can make the decision. 87 00:06:21,240 --> 00:06:22,000 Yes. 88 00:06:23,360 --> 00:06:24,720 Everyone, calm down. 89 00:06:24,800 --> 00:06:25,610 Donglin. 90 00:06:26,310 --> 00:06:28,080 What is Wei Changyan 91 00:06:28,510 --> 00:06:29,560 up to? 92 00:06:30,160 --> 00:06:31,390 I sent someone to investigate, 93 00:06:31,390 --> 00:06:32,590 but there's no reply. 94 00:06:32,750 --> 00:06:33,360 However, 95 00:06:33,920 --> 00:06:35,680 I heard the east pier is in chaos right now— 96 00:06:35,680 --> 00:06:37,880 the grain merchants are making a scene. 97 00:06:42,120 --> 00:06:43,270 Listen to me. 98 00:06:44,600 --> 00:06:47,390 Without my permission today, 99 00:06:47,870 --> 00:06:50,610 no one is allowed to step out of the residence. 100 00:06:50,680 --> 00:06:51,390 Yes! 101 00:06:53,600 --> 00:06:54,870 Calm down, everyone! 102 00:06:56,040 --> 00:06:57,120 Calm down! 103 00:06:57,120 --> 00:06:58,310 Please listen to me! 104 00:06:58,310 --> 00:06:58,840 Lord Wei. 105 00:06:59,430 --> 00:07:00,310 Our ships 106 00:07:00,310 --> 00:07:01,870 have been docked here for over half a month! 107 00:07:01,870 --> 00:07:03,510 If you don't buy our grain now, 108 00:07:03,510 --> 00:07:04,510 what are we supposed to do? 109 00:07:04,510 --> 00:07:06,040 Exactly, what should we do? 110 00:07:06,430 --> 00:07:07,430 What should we do? 111 00:07:09,160 --> 00:07:10,560 How are we supposed to live? 112 00:07:10,560 --> 00:07:12,270 The grain collection was agreed to be today. 113 00:07:12,270 --> 00:07:13,750 Why are you giving grain away instead? 114 00:07:13,750 --> 00:07:14,630 A bunch of evil officials! 115 00:07:14,630 --> 00:07:15,270 Liars! 116 00:07:15,380 --> 00:07:16,380 -Liars! -Liars! 117 00:07:16,430 --> 00:07:17,600 That's a big claim! 118 00:07:19,510 --> 00:07:21,040 You're speaking nonsense! 119 00:07:21,430 --> 00:07:22,830 H-How dare you! 120 00:07:24,600 --> 00:07:25,830 Insolent commoners! 121 00:07:26,240 --> 00:07:27,160 Outrageous! 122 00:07:27,800 --> 00:07:28,480 Bastards! 123 00:07:32,270 --> 00:07:33,750 Outrageous, really. 124 00:07:38,950 --> 00:07:40,000 Lord Wei, 125 00:07:40,240 --> 00:07:41,430 where are you going? 126 00:07:41,870 --> 00:07:42,950 Isn't it time to pay 127 00:07:43,390 --> 00:07:44,920 the profit you promised me? 128 00:07:45,830 --> 00:07:46,560 Sir, 129 00:07:46,680 --> 00:07:47,940 you don't understand. 130 00:07:48,040 --> 00:07:48,770 There must be 131 00:07:49,150 --> 00:07:50,680 some misunderstanding here. 132 00:07:50,680 --> 00:07:52,480 Go back and wait for me for a few days. 133 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:55,210 I will definitely give you an explanation, okay? 134 00:07:55,630 --> 00:07:57,040 We agreed on today, 135 00:07:58,600 --> 00:07:59,800 so it must be today. 136 00:08:00,190 --> 00:08:00,680 But... 137 00:08:03,120 --> 00:08:05,360 the price difference for these 1,800 dan of grain, 138 00:08:05,360 --> 00:08:07,420 even if you kill me, I can't afford it. 139 00:08:36,750 --> 00:08:38,000 Help! 140 00:08:38,919 --> 00:08:39,919 Help! 141 00:08:46,390 --> 00:08:47,270 Guards! 142 00:08:47,440 --> 00:08:48,360 Guards! 143 00:08:48,720 --> 00:08:49,630 You guys go this way 144 00:08:49,630 --> 00:08:51,030 and block the front door! 145 00:08:51,120 --> 00:08:52,840 The rest, follow me this way! 146 00:08:54,240 --> 00:08:55,910 Mother, what's going on? 147 00:08:55,910 --> 00:08:57,030 I don't know. 148 00:08:57,030 --> 00:08:58,240 With the city tower drums beating like that, 149 00:08:58,240 --> 00:08:59,750 if they weren't collecting grain in the middle of the night, 150 00:08:59,750 --> 00:09:02,880 I would have thought they were crying out my grievances. 151 00:09:02,960 --> 00:09:03,720 What's going on? 152 00:09:03,720 --> 00:09:04,520 I have no idea. 153 00:09:04,790 --> 00:09:05,550 Master! 154 00:09:05,960 --> 00:09:06,480 Father! 155 00:09:06,480 --> 00:09:07,320 Master! 156 00:09:07,600 --> 00:09:08,150 Father! 157 00:09:08,320 --> 00:09:08,920 Master... 158 00:09:10,240 --> 00:09:11,120 Old Madam! 159 00:09:11,390 --> 00:09:12,120 Nanny Liu. 160 00:09:12,120 --> 00:09:12,910 Old Madam! 161 00:09:13,550 --> 00:09:14,480 What is going on? 162 00:09:14,600 --> 00:09:16,030 It's complete chaos outside. 163 00:09:16,030 --> 00:09:18,360 These northern bandits have reached the outer city! 164 00:09:18,360 --> 00:09:20,670 They specifically target wealthy families. 165 00:09:20,670 --> 00:09:21,960 They say the northern bandits... 166 00:09:21,960 --> 00:09:23,790 They kill any men they see, 167 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,400 and as for women, they... 168 00:09:35,000 --> 00:09:36,150 What should we do? 169 00:09:36,150 --> 00:09:36,790 Don't be afraid. 170 00:09:36,790 --> 00:09:37,650 Mother is here. 171 00:09:37,870 --> 00:09:39,440 Don't be afraid. It's okay. 172 00:09:39,440 --> 00:09:40,970 Father and Mother are here. 173 00:09:41,600 --> 00:09:42,330 Don't panic. 174 00:09:42,600 --> 00:09:43,240 Stay calm! 175 00:09:43,790 --> 00:09:44,390 Yuejian, 176 00:09:45,270 --> 00:09:47,200 put out all unnecessary lights first 177 00:09:47,200 --> 00:09:49,200 so we don't attract the bandits' attention. 178 00:09:49,200 --> 00:09:49,840 Yes. 179 00:10:01,120 --> 00:10:03,120 Good thing you prepared in advance. 180 00:10:03,150 --> 00:10:04,960 Trouble really arrived today. 181 00:10:05,630 --> 00:10:06,890 I'm more curious about 182 00:10:07,550 --> 00:10:08,960 how these northern bandits 183 00:10:08,960 --> 00:10:11,020 managed to break through so smoothly 184 00:10:11,390 --> 00:10:12,790 and reach the outer city. 185 00:10:14,390 --> 00:10:16,000 Who cares how they broke in? 186 00:10:16,510 --> 00:10:17,910 We must kill the bandits, 187 00:10:17,910 --> 00:10:20,370 but all the more must Wei Changyan be killed. 188 00:10:20,600 --> 00:10:21,930 I've waited for 9 years, 189 00:10:22,630 --> 00:10:24,430 and I don't want to wait anymore. 190 00:10:25,600 --> 00:10:27,330 Where do you think that scumbag 191 00:10:27,480 --> 00:10:29,150 could be hiding? 192 00:11:21,080 --> 00:11:21,720 Lord Yan! 193 00:11:26,960 --> 00:11:28,510 I don't care what my father thinks. 194 00:11:28,510 --> 00:11:29,150 If he won't help you, 195 00:11:29,150 --> 00:11:29,790 I will. 196 00:11:30,120 --> 00:11:31,440 In the past, I only thought 197 00:11:31,440 --> 00:11:33,040 you were a corrupt official. 198 00:11:33,150 --> 00:11:34,480 Only today did I realize 199 00:11:34,720 --> 00:11:36,050 you bore all that infamy 200 00:11:36,240 --> 00:11:38,170 to protect the people of Hengtang. 201 00:11:38,600 --> 00:11:41,000 I absolutely won't stand by and do nothing. 202 00:11:41,270 --> 00:11:43,270 We will protect the people with you. 203 00:11:48,150 --> 00:11:48,870 Report! 204 00:11:50,080 --> 00:11:52,080 The northern bandits have reached the outside of the south gate! 205 00:11:52,080 --> 00:11:52,810 Understood. 206 00:11:54,390 --> 00:11:55,200 Pei Guanling, 207 00:11:55,750 --> 00:11:57,480 notify all major city gates to defend strictly. 208 00:11:57,480 --> 00:11:58,390 Do not let a single bandit 209 00:11:58,390 --> 00:11:59,750 slip through. 210 00:12:00,120 --> 00:12:00,650 Yes, sir. 211 00:12:06,720 --> 00:12:07,440 Soldiers! 212 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:08,790 Now, 213 00:12:09,080 --> 00:12:11,210 the time has come to prove yourselves. 214 00:12:11,360 --> 00:12:13,440 Please follow me to wipe out the bandits 215 00:12:13,440 --> 00:12:15,370 and defend the people of Hengtang. 216 00:12:17,670 --> 00:12:18,390 Kill them! 217 00:12:18,720 --> 00:12:19,520 -Kill! -Kill! 218 00:12:19,600 --> 00:12:20,360 -Kill! -Kill! 219 00:12:20,360 --> 00:12:21,200 -Kill! -Kill! 220 00:12:21,270 --> 00:12:22,070 -Kill! -Kill! 221 00:12:57,870 --> 00:12:58,550 Mother, 222 00:12:58,550 --> 00:12:59,720 I'm scared. 223 00:12:59,720 --> 00:13:00,550 Don't be afraid, 224 00:13:00,550 --> 00:13:01,680 your father is here. 225 00:13:04,200 --> 00:13:05,390 Master, bad news! 226 00:13:05,630 --> 00:13:06,360 Master! 227 00:13:06,360 --> 00:13:07,360 Master, bad news. 228 00:13:07,510 --> 00:13:08,110 Master... 229 00:13:08,240 --> 00:13:09,670 -What are you panicking for? -Master... 230 00:13:09,670 --> 00:13:10,750 Speak slowly. 231 00:13:11,150 --> 00:13:11,960 Master, 232 00:13:12,440 --> 00:13:13,360 the northern bandits... 233 00:13:13,360 --> 00:13:15,220 they have attacked the East Gate. 234 00:13:15,320 --> 00:13:17,080 They are burning, killing, and looting everywhere, 235 00:13:17,080 --> 00:13:18,910 and will be here soon. 236 00:13:18,910 --> 00:13:20,200 What should we do? 237 00:13:27,360 --> 00:13:27,840 Mother! 238 00:13:27,840 --> 00:13:29,370 What are you panicking for? 239 00:13:31,270 --> 00:13:32,800 With the patriarch around, 240 00:13:33,240 --> 00:13:34,700 what's there to panic for? 241 00:13:36,870 --> 00:13:37,630 Nanny Liu, 242 00:13:38,270 --> 00:13:39,150 keep an eye out. 243 00:13:39,480 --> 00:13:40,940 If there is any situation, 244 00:13:40,960 --> 00:13:42,290 report it immediately. 245 00:13:42,320 --> 00:13:43,390 Yes, Madam. 246 00:13:46,320 --> 00:13:47,270 Master... 247 00:13:52,870 --> 00:13:53,720 Master, 248 00:13:54,440 --> 00:13:57,900 why not ask the government office to send troops to protect us? 249 00:13:58,790 --> 00:14:00,440 It's chaos outside. 250 00:14:00,840 --> 00:14:02,320 The government office has few soldiers. 251 00:14:02,320 --> 00:14:04,200 They can hardly protect themselves. 252 00:14:04,200 --> 00:14:04,750 Then... 253 00:14:05,720 --> 00:14:06,980 Then what should we do? 254 00:14:12,240 --> 00:14:13,640 The Marquis' residence— 255 00:14:13,720 --> 00:14:14,850 they have soldiers. 256 00:14:15,440 --> 00:14:16,170 First Madam, 257 00:14:16,320 --> 00:14:19,120 aren't you close with the Marchioness of Danyang? 258 00:14:19,550 --> 00:14:20,280 How about... 259 00:14:20,390 --> 00:14:22,250 I don't have that much influence. 260 00:14:27,120 --> 00:14:27,840 However, 261 00:14:29,480 --> 00:14:31,480 to ask of the Marquis' residence... 262 00:14:35,510 --> 00:14:36,480 I'm afraid 263 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,460 only Fourth Lady can do it. 264 00:14:45,150 --> 00:14:46,120 That's right. 265 00:14:47,030 --> 00:14:50,030 Not only did they take a liking to Qingyuan, 266 00:14:50,510 --> 00:14:53,170 she also has a close relationship with Lord Yan. 267 00:14:53,390 --> 00:14:55,150 For her sake, 268 00:14:55,360 --> 00:14:57,890 they probably wouldn't sit by and do nothing. 269 00:15:01,200 --> 00:15:01,910 Mother, 270 00:15:02,320 --> 00:15:03,980 it's full of bandits outside. 271 00:15:04,510 --> 00:15:05,720 Who knows where 272 00:15:05,840 --> 00:15:07,240 Lord Yan and the heir is? 273 00:15:07,670 --> 00:15:08,790 Yet you're asking a weak lady like her to... 274 00:15:08,790 --> 00:15:10,120 Who told you to speak? Sit down. 275 00:15:10,120 --> 00:15:10,720 All right, 276 00:15:11,080 --> 00:15:11,880 stop talking. 277 00:15:14,120 --> 00:15:14,870 Right now, 278 00:15:16,030 --> 00:15:19,150 even if we mobilize soldiers from all the residences, 279 00:15:20,080 --> 00:15:22,270 distant water can't put out a nearby fire. 280 00:15:22,270 --> 00:15:24,530 The personal guards of the Xie Residence 281 00:15:24,550 --> 00:15:26,630 have just left for the Northern Frontier. 282 00:15:26,630 --> 00:15:28,480 It seems this is the only way. 283 00:15:28,910 --> 00:15:29,750 Qingyuan. 284 00:15:30,840 --> 00:15:31,440 See if... 285 00:15:32,630 --> 00:15:33,750 you can risk 286 00:15:34,200 --> 00:15:35,660 going to the Yan residence 287 00:15:35,720 --> 00:15:37,720 to ask Lord Yan for reinforcements. 288 00:16:13,550 --> 00:16:14,240 Kill! 289 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:22,510 Hurry! 290 00:16:28,360 --> 00:16:29,240 I know 291 00:16:30,910 --> 00:16:32,440 I shouldn't ask a weak lady like you 292 00:16:32,440 --> 00:16:35,320 to risk your life for something like this. 293 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,440 But the Xie family... 294 00:16:44,840 --> 00:16:45,550 Never mind. 295 00:16:46,750 --> 00:16:47,720 Forget it. 296 00:16:49,840 --> 00:16:50,670 Mother. 297 00:16:52,360 --> 00:16:53,390 I am unfilial. 298 00:16:53,720 --> 00:16:55,360 Last Lantern Festival, 299 00:16:55,790 --> 00:16:56,790 I had a dream. 300 00:16:57,910 --> 00:17:00,790 In the dream, a boy sang: 301 00:17:01,000 --> 00:17:04,640 "All flowers fade during the full moon." 302 00:17:05,160 --> 00:17:06,480 It seems this prophecy 303 00:17:07,720 --> 00:17:09,270 is coming true today. 304 00:17:10,030 --> 00:17:14,310 Alas, the century-old foundation of our Xie family 305 00:17:15,319 --> 00:17:16,829 is coming to an end. 306 00:17:27,790 --> 00:17:28,830 Qingyuan. 307 00:17:29,400 --> 00:17:30,930 If it weren't an emergency, 308 00:17:31,000 --> 00:17:33,060 I wouldn't want you to take this risk. 309 00:17:33,310 --> 00:17:35,350 I wish I could take your place. 310 00:17:36,030 --> 00:17:37,750 But right now, only you 311 00:17:38,200 --> 00:17:39,680 can save the Xie family. 312 00:17:40,110 --> 00:17:41,440 Are you willing to go? 313 00:17:41,680 --> 00:17:42,960 We can talk about other things 314 00:17:42,960 --> 00:17:44,760 after we survive this disaster. 315 00:17:46,550 --> 00:17:47,240 Mother. 316 00:17:48,070 --> 00:17:49,310 It's too dangerous. 317 00:17:51,590 --> 00:17:52,200 I will go. 318 00:17:56,790 --> 00:17:57,680 My Lady. 319 00:17:57,920 --> 00:17:58,790 Stay here. 320 00:17:59,550 --> 00:18:00,880 Don't cause me trouble. 321 00:18:14,510 --> 00:18:15,910 But I have one condition. 322 00:18:16,440 --> 00:18:18,240 After the bandit rebellion is quelled, 323 00:18:18,240 --> 00:18:19,310 my mother's case 324 00:18:20,200 --> 00:18:22,260 must be thoroughly reinvestigated. 325 00:18:28,440 --> 00:18:29,480 No one 326 00:18:30,790 --> 00:18:32,070 is allowed to refuse. 327 00:18:41,350 --> 00:18:42,200 All right. 328 00:18:43,960 --> 00:18:44,750 As long as 329 00:18:45,960 --> 00:18:47,590 you're willing to save the Xie Residence, 330 00:18:47,590 --> 00:18:49,400 we'll agree to any request. 331 00:18:52,550 --> 00:18:53,240 Old Madam. 332 00:18:55,110 --> 00:18:55,920 Master? 333 00:19:01,110 --> 00:19:02,640 I'll go with Fourth Sister. 334 00:19:03,310 --> 00:19:03,960 Nonsense! 335 00:19:04,240 --> 00:19:05,500 What are you going for? 336 00:19:06,030 --> 00:19:06,750 Qingyuan. 337 00:19:07,510 --> 00:19:08,970 For the sake of the family, 338 00:19:09,270 --> 00:19:10,830 please make the trip. 339 00:19:12,400 --> 00:19:13,240 Zhenglun, 340 00:19:13,510 --> 00:19:15,170 take good care of your sister. 341 00:19:17,240 --> 00:19:17,880 Yes. 342 00:19:18,550 --> 00:19:19,940 If anything happens to her, 343 00:19:19,940 --> 00:19:21,070 I won't forgive you! 344 00:19:21,640 --> 00:19:22,200 Yes! 345 00:19:23,550 --> 00:19:24,200 Qingyuan. 346 00:19:26,880 --> 00:19:28,140 We're counting on you. 347 00:19:29,270 --> 00:19:30,310 Be careful. 348 00:20:59,350 --> 00:21:00,880 Close the city gates! 349 00:21:05,510 --> 00:21:06,710 Close the city gates! 350 00:21:06,750 --> 00:21:08,550 Stop the bandits from escaping! 351 00:21:29,070 --> 00:21:29,960 After them! 352 00:22:19,680 --> 00:22:20,280 Over here! 353 00:22:20,400 --> 00:22:20,920 Here! 354 00:22:21,030 --> 00:22:21,640 Quick! 355 00:22:22,070 --> 00:22:22,550 Quick! 356 00:22:24,590 --> 00:22:25,250 Chase them! 357 00:22:25,550 --> 00:22:26,110 Stop! 358 00:22:26,310 --> 00:22:26,910 Don't run! 359 00:22:28,400 --> 00:22:29,110 Stop! 360 00:22:30,200 --> 00:22:30,920 This way! 361 00:22:31,640 --> 00:22:32,770 Thank you, Brother. 362 00:22:33,400 --> 00:22:34,480 You are willing to take risks 363 00:22:34,480 --> 00:22:36,680 to seek help for the Xie family— a great act of righteousness. 364 00:22:36,680 --> 00:22:37,830 But I always believe 365 00:22:38,270 --> 00:22:41,000 that my mother didn't kill anyone on her own will. 366 00:22:42,960 --> 00:22:44,290 Please, Fourth Sister, 367 00:22:44,830 --> 00:22:46,090 don't blame my mother. 368 00:22:49,400 --> 00:22:50,110 Over here! 369 00:22:51,880 --> 00:22:52,880 Go find Lord Yan. 370 00:22:54,200 --> 00:22:55,030 What about you— 371 00:22:55,030 --> 00:22:55,770 Go! 372 00:23:03,070 --> 00:23:03,730 Go quickly! 373 00:24:32,640 --> 00:24:33,200 Che! 374 00:24:37,720 --> 00:24:39,180 I think I saw Wei Changyan. 375 00:24:44,830 --> 00:24:45,720 Lord Yan! 376 00:24:48,160 --> 00:24:48,720 Lord Yan! 377 00:24:48,880 --> 00:24:50,400 There's a riot in the east of the city. 378 00:24:50,400 --> 00:24:51,550 What about the Xie Residence? 379 00:24:51,550 --> 00:24:52,480 The Xie Residence is fine. 380 00:24:52,480 --> 00:24:53,340 I just heard... 381 00:24:53,750 --> 00:24:54,410 Heard what? 382 00:24:54,640 --> 00:24:57,700 They asked Fourth Lady to seek help from Your Lordship. 383 00:24:57,750 --> 00:24:58,480 Where is she? 384 00:24:58,480 --> 00:24:59,240 Not sure yet. 385 00:25:03,830 --> 00:25:05,270 The enemy is right in front of you, 386 00:25:05,270 --> 00:25:06,960 and you're still thinking about that woman? 387 00:25:06,960 --> 00:25:08,890 Do you really think you're Yan Rui? 388 00:25:16,960 --> 00:25:17,590 Che. 389 00:25:18,550 --> 00:25:19,880 Wait for me to come back. 390 00:25:25,400 --> 00:25:25,930 Brother! 391 00:25:27,790 --> 00:25:28,440 Shen Run! 392 00:25:48,510 --> 00:25:49,370 Your Lordship! 393 00:25:49,550 --> 00:25:50,410 Your Lordship! 394 00:25:50,610 --> 00:25:51,420 General! 395 00:25:51,750 --> 00:25:53,920 I am Qingyuan, the fourth daughter of the army inspector Xie family. 396 00:25:53,920 --> 00:25:55,180 My family is in danger! 397 00:25:55,440 --> 00:25:57,300 Please save them, Your Lordship! 398 00:25:57,590 --> 00:25:58,400 My Lord! 399 00:25:58,640 --> 00:25:59,350 My Lord! 400 00:26:00,590 --> 00:26:01,400 My Lord! 401 00:26:02,480 --> 00:26:03,350 No shouting! 402 00:26:03,830 --> 00:26:06,480 Closing the city gates is to prevent bandits from sneaking in. 403 00:26:06,480 --> 00:26:07,270 Why? 404 00:26:07,270 --> 00:26:08,400 Exactly! Why? 405 00:26:18,440 --> 00:26:19,070 Your Lordship. 406 00:26:19,070 --> 00:26:20,160 I am the fourth daughter of 407 00:26:20,160 --> 00:26:21,350 the army inspector Xie Residence of Hengtang. 408 00:26:21,350 --> 00:26:24,410 My family is trapped. Please save them, Your Lordship. 409 00:26:31,590 --> 00:26:32,750 I didn't bring any money, 410 00:26:32,750 --> 00:26:34,080 only this jade pendant. 411 00:26:34,200 --> 00:26:36,200 Please do me a favor, Your Lordship. 412 00:26:37,510 --> 00:26:38,360 We heed the imperial decree! 413 00:26:38,360 --> 00:26:39,960 We heed the imperial decree! 414 00:26:47,480 --> 00:26:48,210 Fourth Lady. 415 00:26:51,270 --> 00:26:52,240 Master Pei! 416 00:26:53,440 --> 00:26:54,350 My eldest brother... 417 00:26:54,350 --> 00:26:55,350 He's surrounded by bandits. 418 00:26:55,350 --> 00:26:56,110 Go save him! 419 00:26:56,110 --> 00:26:58,710 He's in the third alley on the street behind us. 420 00:27:00,030 --> 00:27:00,640 Follow me! 421 00:27:09,750 --> 00:27:10,480 Fourth Lady. 422 00:27:10,830 --> 00:27:11,890 This jade pendant, 423 00:27:12,110 --> 00:27:13,370 where did it come from? 424 00:27:16,070 --> 00:27:17,440 Lord Yan gave it to me. 425 00:27:17,590 --> 00:27:19,390 Do you recognize it, Master Pei? 426 00:27:19,480 --> 00:27:21,410 Put the jade pendant away quickly. 427 00:27:23,310 --> 00:27:24,720 This is an imperially bestowed 428 00:27:24,720 --> 00:27:25,550 pass. 429 00:27:25,730 --> 00:27:27,270 From the Imperial Throne Room 430 00:27:27,270 --> 00:27:28,790 down to the imperial guards, 431 00:27:28,790 --> 00:27:30,030 anyone holding this token 432 00:27:30,030 --> 00:27:31,510 will have all doors opened for them, 433 00:27:31,510 --> 00:27:32,960 passing without hindrance. 434 00:27:32,960 --> 00:27:34,220 If it weren't wartime, 435 00:27:34,310 --> 00:27:36,110 I would have to speak to you on my knees. 436 00:27:36,110 --> 00:27:36,960 Lord Yan 437 00:27:37,270 --> 00:27:38,400 is really generous. 438 00:27:45,440 --> 00:27:46,700 We'll form an alliance 439 00:27:47,990 --> 00:27:49,250 and share weal and woe. 440 00:27:57,680 --> 00:27:59,550 So you treat what I gave you 441 00:28:00,480 --> 00:28:01,510 as a mere toy. 442 00:28:02,400 --> 00:28:03,930 Anyway, it's all just stuff 443 00:28:05,070 --> 00:28:06,800 that was forced on me by others. 444 00:28:09,200 --> 00:28:11,730 I really don't think I need that jade pendant. 445 00:28:17,240 --> 00:28:18,570 Then listen carefully. 446 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,110 You will need it. 447 00:28:45,350 --> 00:28:46,070 Master Pei, 448 00:28:46,550 --> 00:28:47,880 take me to find Lord Yan. 449 00:29:34,310 --> 00:29:35,030 Master Pei! 450 00:29:35,590 --> 00:29:36,480 Master Pei! 451 00:29:37,350 --> 00:29:38,440 Lord Yan is in the west of the city, 452 00:29:38,440 --> 00:29:40,440 surrounded by a large group of bandits. 453 00:29:40,440 --> 00:29:41,350 What did you say? 454 00:29:41,350 --> 00:29:42,200 What happened to Yan Rui? 455 00:29:42,200 --> 00:29:44,070 When Master Shen's reinforcements arrived, 456 00:29:44,070 --> 00:29:45,830 there were only dozens of corpses on the ground. 457 00:29:45,830 --> 00:29:47,230 There were no survivors. 458 00:29:47,240 --> 00:29:48,170 Where is Yan Rui? 459 00:29:48,880 --> 00:29:50,480 We're identifying the bodies. 460 00:29:50,480 --> 00:29:51,400 Lord Yan's survival 461 00:29:51,400 --> 00:29:52,310 is unknown. 462 00:29:52,920 --> 00:29:56,050 But I heard there are no survivors in the west of the city. 463 00:29:56,160 --> 00:29:57,270 Lord Yan may have… 464 00:29:57,270 --> 00:29:57,880 Shut up! 465 00:29:59,160 --> 00:29:59,890 Find him now! 466 00:30:00,070 --> 00:30:00,720 Yes! 467 00:30:07,580 --> 00:30:14,470 ♪ Spring comes to the long gate, green grass sprouts ♪ 468 00:30:08,510 --> 00:30:10,440 It's not safe in Hengtang tonight. 469 00:30:10,590 --> 00:30:11,590 If I'm not around, 470 00:30:12,440 --> 00:30:14,110 you must protect yourself. 471 00:30:14,500 --> 00:30:21,740 ♪ Red plums bear dewdrops, bright and serene ♪ 472 00:30:21,760 --> 00:30:25,120 ♪ Year by year, time drifts along ♪ 473 00:30:24,200 --> 00:30:25,070 Xie Qingyuan. 474 00:30:25,150 --> 00:30:28,850 ♪ Warmth and chill of mortal meet and part ♪ 475 00:30:26,590 --> 00:30:28,920 You've always prided yourself on being able to see through people, right? 476 00:30:28,870 --> 00:30:35,720 ♪ No need to heed the wind's soft whisper and ask about your return ♪ 477 00:30:29,720 --> 00:30:30,920 Why can't you tell 478 00:30:32,550 --> 00:30:34,610 I have no ill intentions towards you? 479 00:30:35,790 --> 00:30:42,910 ♪ Wild geese soar through deep clouds, waiting for the moon to rest ♪ 480 00:30:37,550 --> 00:30:38,810 We'll form an alliance 481 00:30:39,310 --> 00:30:40,570 and share weal and woe. 482 00:30:42,590 --> 00:30:43,920 Compared to East Pearls, 483 00:30:43,040 --> 00:30:50,210 ♪ Old memories lie heavy, haunting every dream ♪ 484 00:30:45,270 --> 00:30:46,670 it seems you prefer jade. 485 00:30:47,960 --> 00:30:50,110 I do have special feelings for you. 486 00:30:50,240 --> 00:30:54,020 ♪ Rises and falls take turns ♪ 487 00:30:51,070 --> 00:30:53,200 It depends on whether you agree or not. 488 00:30:54,110 --> 00:30:57,470 ♪ Phases of the moon, unplanned to wax and wane ♪ 489 00:30:57,600 --> 00:31:04,950 ♪ Count fallen blooms, yet never count all pains of parting ♪ 490 00:31:03,400 --> 00:31:04,460 West of the city... 491 00:31:04,970 --> 00:31:11,420 ♪ You, tender yet sharp, with thorns by your side ♪ 492 00:31:05,310 --> 00:31:06,270 Young Master Pei. 493 00:31:06,270 --> 00:31:07,110 Take me to the west. 494 00:31:07,110 --> 00:31:08,370 I have to find Lord Yan. 495 00:31:08,510 --> 00:31:09,590 The west is dangerous. 496 00:31:09,590 --> 00:31:10,440 Don't act rashly. 497 00:31:10,440 --> 00:31:10,920 No! 498 00:31:11,470 --> 00:31:18,720 ♪ Like a dim yet blazing candle ♪ 499 00:31:12,160 --> 00:31:13,820 My family said I must find him. 500 00:31:14,440 --> 00:31:15,370 I have to see him, 501 00:31:15,680 --> 00:31:16,590 dead or alive. 502 00:31:16,590 --> 00:31:17,590 I must see him! 503 00:31:18,740 --> 00:31:22,620 ♪ The wind and rain sigh, the road stretches far ♪ 504 00:31:18,790 --> 00:31:20,270 If Lord Yan were here, 505 00:31:20,550 --> 00:31:22,480 he wouldn't let you risk your life. 506 00:31:22,650 --> 00:31:25,190 ♪ Blossoms drift with streams, affections softly stir ♪ 507 00:31:24,040 --> 00:31:25,270 -Back off! -Let us out. 508 00:31:25,270 --> 00:31:26,270 Please let us out. 509 00:31:26,270 --> 00:31:27,160 Back off! 510 00:31:27,400 --> 00:31:28,290 Move back! 511 00:31:28,830 --> 00:31:29,510 Back! 512 00:31:31,440 --> 00:31:32,030 Back! 513 00:31:32,160 --> 00:31:32,790 Back! 514 00:31:40,200 --> 00:31:40,930 You go first! 515 00:33:10,810 --> 00:33:17,360 ♪ You, tender yet sharp, with thorns by your side ♪ 516 00:33:17,390 --> 00:33:24,820 ♪ Like a dim yet blazing candle ♪ 517 00:33:24,850 --> 00:33:28,620 ♪ The wind and rain sigh, the road stretches far ♪ 518 00:33:28,640 --> 00:33:32,030 ♪ Blossoms drift with streams, affections softly stir ♪ 519 00:33:32,050 --> 00:33:38,880 ♪ Half real, half illusion; one cup of spring awakes me ♪ 520 00:33:38,910 --> 00:33:46,560 ♪ Burned and released, held by fate's hand ♪ 521 00:33:46,580 --> 00:33:53,950 ♪ Greet the soft, mild evening breeze and homebound sail to land ♪ 522 00:33:53,980 --> 00:33:57,770 ♪ Slim moonbeams weave tangled dreams all night ♪ 523 00:33:57,790 --> 00:34:01,030 ♪ Lonely home boat glides slow through dark twilight ♪ 524 00:34:01,050 --> 00:34:06,930 ♪ I walk and gaze; one cup of spring fades to lingering cheer ♪ 525 00:34:04,960 --> 00:34:05,440 Sure. 526 00:34:05,680 --> 00:34:06,750 We have a deal. 527 00:34:07,000 --> 00:34:08,230 When you return to Hengtang, 528 00:34:08,230 --> 00:34:09,489 we'll still meet here. 529 00:34:16,800 --> 00:34:18,600 With me around, don't be afraid, 530 00:34:18,880 --> 00:34:19,739 Little Monkey. 531 00:34:34,440 --> 00:34:34,960 Yan Rui! 532 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,360 Go! 533 00:34:38,590 --> 00:34:39,449 Yan Rui is here! 534 00:34:39,550 --> 00:34:40,150 After him! 535 00:34:40,190 --> 00:34:40,719 Let's go. 536 00:35:52,840 --> 00:35:53,480 After him! 537 00:36:54,840 --> 00:36:55,480 After him! 538 00:37:40,110 --> 00:37:41,230 I am Yan Rui. 539 00:37:41,710 --> 00:37:42,550 If you have the guts, 540 00:37:42,550 --> 00:37:43,320 come at me. 541 00:37:43,920 --> 00:37:44,880 Don't touch her. 542 00:37:45,800 --> 00:37:46,480 Come on! 543 00:38:14,400 --> 00:38:15,230 Good. 544 00:38:15,670 --> 00:38:17,000 What a man. 545 00:38:29,190 --> 00:38:29,800 Attack! 546 00:38:37,410 --> 00:38:41,540 ♪ I counted every moment ♪ 547 00:38:41,560 --> 00:38:45,650 ♪ Memories take root; the annual rings grow ♪ 548 00:38:45,670 --> 00:38:50,190 ♪ Who bore the parting wind ♪ 549 00:38:50,220 --> 00:38:54,950 ♪ And wove it gently into the warmth of the past? ♪ 550 00:38:55,060 --> 00:38:59,150 ♪ I honor every scar upon your hand ♪ 551 00:38:59,170 --> 00:39:03,560 ♪ Through endless nights, a lone soul wanders this mortal world ♪ 552 00:39:03,590 --> 00:39:10,240 ♪ Turning back, we embrace— one fleeting moment of love and hate ♪ 553 00:39:10,310 --> 00:39:13,930 ♪ As flowers fall beneath the dusk ♪ 554 00:39:13,960 --> 00:39:19,470 ♪ Sorrowed by many a farewell, comforted by sweet memories ♪ 555 00:39:19,500 --> 00:39:22,670 ♪ One life, one love, one heart devoted to you ♪ 556 00:40:00,070 --> 00:40:01,530 Lord Yan ordered me to come 557 00:40:01,630 --> 00:40:03,560 to borrow troops from the Marquis. 558 00:40:10,190 --> 00:40:10,720 Marquis. 559 00:40:11,590 --> 00:40:13,120 You two share the same goal. 560 00:40:13,480 --> 00:40:15,190 One person can't accomplish it alone. 561 00:40:15,190 --> 00:40:16,390 If you work together, 562 00:40:16,960 --> 00:40:19,230 you might just win. 563 00:40:19,920 --> 00:40:21,320 It depends on whether you 564 00:40:21,880 --> 00:40:23,610 are willing to take the gamble. 565 00:40:39,510 --> 00:40:40,710 Kill! 566 00:40:42,400 --> 00:40:43,590 Kill! 567 00:40:49,440 --> 00:40:56,960 Kill! 568 00:41:47,880 --> 00:41:48,360 Sister. 569 00:41:48,840 --> 00:41:50,170 I found Healing Powder, 570 00:41:50,190 --> 00:41:50,920 Bletilla Decoction, 571 00:41:50,920 --> 00:41:51,710 and spirits. 572 00:41:52,070 --> 00:41:52,670 Thank you. 573 00:41:55,670 --> 00:41:57,270 Lord Yan is so badly injured, 574 00:41:57,360 --> 00:41:58,560 can he still be cured? 575 00:42:02,920 --> 00:42:03,880 Definitely. 576 00:42:05,710 --> 00:42:07,400 I've studied medicine for so long 577 00:42:07,400 --> 00:42:09,110 so that the people around me 578 00:42:09,400 --> 00:42:10,670 won't leave me again. 579 00:42:15,550 --> 00:42:16,080 I believe 580 00:42:16,360 --> 00:42:17,110 Lord Yan 581 00:42:17,280 --> 00:42:18,230 is blessed by heaven. 582 00:42:18,230 --> 00:42:19,830 He will definitely recover. 583 00:42:21,960 --> 00:42:22,560 Thank you. 584 00:42:25,320 --> 00:42:26,280 I'll get back to work.