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(Guardians of the Dafeng)

(Episode 20)

If you solve the Sangbo case within that time,

your death sentence will naturally be revoked.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Beast.

Do you not understand me?

You vile beast.

Your Majesty.

Calm down.

There's no need to get angry at a beast.

I asked it why it went mad just now,

but it ignored me.

The Spirit Dragon

doesn't go mad for no reason.

Tell me.

Why did it calm down suddenly then?

Perhaps it ran out of steam

or it was afraid

of hurting Princess Lin An.

I was curious

about the Copper Guardian

called Xu just now.

Do you appreciate him a lot?

This man is quite capable

and can serve the imperial court.

Issue my decree.

Strengthen the defenses of the royal city.

No one is allowed

to leave the royal city as they wish during the curfew period.

Yes.

Did you say the Lord of the North

hadn't returned to the capital for a long time?

Yes.

Summon him

next spring.

Heng Yuan still cannot be contacted.

Even Master Jin Lian and No. 4 failed to contact him.

Heng Yuan killed Count Ping Yuan to find his junior

and went missing after the explosion at Sangbo Lake.

I think

he is also related to the Sangbo Case.

I have a guess.

When Heng Yuan's junior, Heng Hui,

escaped with Princess Ping Yang,

they might have used a magical weapon that could hide their aura.

It is highly possible that this item originates from Qinglong Hall.

I want to go to Qinglong Hall to gather evidence.

Qinglong Hall is the base of the Celestial Realm Sect in Dafeng.

It is far.

Rou.

Lord Wei.

Go to Qinglong Hall

to investigate

if there's a magical weapon that can hide one's aura

and wanderers called Heng Hui and Heng Yuan.

Yes.

Thank you, Lady Nangong.

Lord Wei. I've set up a meeting with Jin Lian.

I hope Heng Yuan can be found soon.

What a surprise.

Princess Huai Qing and Princess Lin An

both favor you.

Princess Lin An would even act to recruit you.

How unexpected.

Second Uncle, cut it out.

Do you think this is a good thing?

I went through so many trouble today

and it was so dangerous.

If I hadn't adapted to the situation,

I might be in Jingzhao Prefecture's prison again.

Ning Yan.

As expected of you.

In the past, it was a custom for two women to serve one husband.

Right now, you are serving two masters at once.

Have you thought about what you will do in the future?

Although Princess Lin An

might be mischievous

and lied to me,

she saved me after all.

Is she trying to make you her male escort?

You'll achieve great success soon.

Do you think a male escort is some kind of reputable job?

She was only trying to save me.

However, after getting along with her recently,

I realized she might not be smart

and willful,

but

she is innocent,

kind,

loyal,

protective of her subordinates,

and treats me well.

Do you like her?

Second Uncle.

Staying in the Imperial Sword Guard is a waste of your talent.

You should write storybooks at the bookstore at the front of the street.

You'd already be famous.

See?

You are already at an age suitable to marry.

I'm just being considerate.

The Xu family is just a common family.

How can we marry someone from the royal family?

What about Princess Huai Qing?

Princess Huai Qing

is calm,

collected,

and confident.

If I serve her,

not many people will dare offend us in Dafeng anymore.

The future of the Xu family

will be stable.

Whether it's Huai Qing or Lin An,

you still need to serve both families.

That's called being capable.

Ning Yan.

Seriously,

serving two princesses alone

makes me sad.

Why don't you

introduce me

to Princess Huai Qing?

I can do my best to serve her

for the Xu family's future.

Mother!

Father is going to serve Princess Huai Qing!

- Shut up! - Mother!

Shut up!

You are here.

I am here.

How are your injuries after not meeting you for a few days?

Are you No. 3?

Greetings.

I am No. 3's

elder brother.

I am Night Guardian Xu Qi An.

You must be No. 4.

I am Chu Yuan Zhen. No. 4 of Tiandi Society.

No. 3's elder brother?

What? Is No. 3 not willing to appear?

I'm sure all of you know.

My younger brother is a student of Yunlu Academy.

The spring imperial examination is coming.

He has been stuck at the academy

and can't leave the place.

Don't worry.

My brother has left everything to me.

Right?

No. 4.

Try to contact No. 6 again and see if he's around.

No. 6, are you there?

He's not around.

Wait.

What is this?

Contacting him.

I thought you could only contact someone in the Jade Mirror.

How do you know?

My second brother told me.

Hey,

when did this new function exist?

Why didn't you tell my second brother?

The Jade Mirror

can be used for direct messages,

but I was seriously injured and lacked vitality

so I suspended the function temporarily.

I just reactivated it in recent days.

Activate?

Suspend?

Direct message?

That's right.

Look.

No. 2, wake up and practice. Do you want me to kill you?

(Just wait. You might be the one who ends up getting killed.)

All right.

Let's talk about serious business.

No. 4 and I have been looking for Heng Yuan,

but we only know

that he is still in the city.

We don't know his whereabouts until now.

Can't you locate him with the Jade Mirror?

It was supposed to be possible,

but Heng Yuan...

I mean No. 6's Jade Mirror

seems

to be blocked.

Blocked?

No. 3.

Do you have any clues

since you asked us to be here?

Do you still remember

Heng Yuan saying he killed Count Ping Yuan

because of his junior?

So?

I found out coincidentally

that Heng Yuan's junior, Heng Hui,

carried a magical weapon that can hide one's aura

and escaped with Princess Ping Yang.

It is highly possible

that this magical weapon that can hide one's aura

is with Zhou Chi Xiong.

Seriously?

In that case, Heng Yuan's disappearance

is related to the Sangbo case.

I'm not sure yet.

What we should do now is to find Heng Yuan as soon as possible

so we can solve the mystery.

Speak.

What idea do you have?

I don't have any.

However, there is a place

where we can try our luck.

(Count Ping Yuan's Residence)

Count Ping Yuan's Residence?

That's right.

Heng Yuan came here to look for Heng Hui before.

He might come here again.

We can investigate it

and perhaps...

Perhaps we can find clues about Heng Yuan.

Let's go.

(Count Ping Yuan's Legitimate Son)

Young Master.

Young Master, every deal in the capital has been suspended.

The women and children being transported here

are stranded in one place.

I think we should only send them away

when the storm passes.

Do nothing for now.

We don't want to catch the Night Guardians' attention.

What about the yamen in the capital? Are there any movements?

Not for now.

You may leave.

- Stay alert. - Yes.

Change to something joyful.

Count Ping Yuan just passed away,

and there's already music in the residence.

A useless heir.

It seems like Count Ping Yuan's legitimate son

has taken over the Yazi Organization.

Thankfully, Lord Wei knows about this.

I think Lord Wei has this issue covered as well.

These people are under Wei Yuan's control...

Can you not be so loud?

- Not so loud? - What are you doing?

No. 4. No, Chu.

Can you be careful with that case of yours?

What did it do to you?

It is very good. This is my fault.

It's like this. We are investigating in secret.

Your case is a big target and can expose us easily.

Let me put it aside for you.

I can't do that.

Enough. Can you be quiet?

He has been carrying this case for ten years.

Dream on

if you want to get it off him.

Ten years?

That's right.

For the last ten years,

my sword hasn't left its sheath and case

and the case hasn't left my hands.

I'm nurturing it with Qi

so I can battle with No. 2

when the Qi of the sword is mature.

Got it. Sharpening a sword for ten years

without a chance to use it.

That's it.

Sharpening a sword for ten years

without a chance to use it?

Sharpening a sword for ten years

without a chance to use it.

Good poem.

This poem is amazing and suits me.

What is the next phrase?

Xu...

Qi An.

Xu Qi An.

Can you tell me what is the next phrase?

The next phrase? It's easy.

I forgot.

Try to remember.

I really don't remember. Do you think I won't tell you if I remember?

Something's coming.

Who are you? Leave immediately!

Who are you?

I'm here to collect a debt.

It's you?

Impossible.

I saw you die.

I climbed back from the depths of hell

to take revenge on all of you.

I will find all of you one by one

and...

A zombie?

Is this hand the monster in Sangbo Lake?

Heaven and Earth Slash!

(If I can't cut it in one slash, )

(then...)

Run!

How is it? Have you escaped?

Above you.

Where's the old man?

I'm below you.

Awesome. They are godly people.

(This thing is monstrous with unknown capabilities.)

(We can't go against it.)

(After discussing with No. 4)

(we've decided to hide at the sect.)

(Hold on. You are not from the Tiandi Society.)

(Why do you have the Jade Mirror?)

(Oh no. I was in a panic)

(and forgot about that.)

My second brother can't afford to be distracted before the examination.

I'm keeping the mirror temporarily.

- Stop! - Who is it?

It's me.

Lord Xu.

Count Ping Yuan's Residence was attacked by an assassin.

Everyone was annihilated. I have been ordered to investigate the case.

The assassin caught me.

He is very dangerous. Don't act recklessly.

- Send out a warning immediately. - Yes.

We looked around,

but we couldn't find Count Ping Yuan's legitimate son's body.

There's no need to look for it anymore.

I think

someone else was here besides the murderer.

Who was the first to notice Count Ping Yuan's Residence was abnormal?

- It was them. - Gold Guardian Jiang.

Was there anyone suspicious

when you noticed the situation?

No suspicious people were found.

We weren't the ones who discovered it.

Not you two? Who was it then?

It was Copper Guardian Xu Qi An.

Xu Qi An?

Where is he?

Lord Wei.

There was a massacre at Count Ping Yuan's Residence.

No one survived including the servants of the residence.

When did it happen?

Who did it?

Just now.

I saw it myself when I went to Count Ping Yuan's Residence

to carry out my investigation.

The murderer was a man in a gray robe.

This man's ability is Rank Four and above.

I couldn't take him on.

I suspect that he has

the sealed item of the Sangbo Lake on him.

How so?

The death of Count Ping Yuan's legitimate son

looked the same as the imperial army who died that day.

Take a look.

Was it this man?

Exactly.

Is he Heng Hui?

Qinglong Hall did have a magical weapon that can hide one's aura,

but it went missing a year ago.

Abbot Panshu from the celestial realm

didn't tell anyone to avoid trouble

and Heng Hui also left Qinglong Hall

at about the same time.

In that case,

Zhou Chi Xiong used Qinglong Hall's magical weapon

to escape the pursuit.

Why would Heng Hui's magical weapon be in Zhou Chi Xiong's hands?

Right now, Heng Hui has returned to the capital to kill people.

I will find all of you one by one

and...

Heng Hui is here to take revenge.

He said there would be a next target.

Revenge?

Lord Wei.

Princess Ping Yang's case

might not just be a simple escape.

Keep talking.

I found out that His Majesty

wanted to bring Lord Yu to the cabinet.

At the same time,

His Majesty got mad and the other officials complained about him.

Lord Yu died of depression.

A year later,

Heng Hui returned

and killed Count Ping Yuan's legitimate son.

Count Ping Yuan has the Yazi Organization,

and he could send him away from the capital in secret.

Are you saying

that the power struggle between the group of imperial court's officials

and the nobles is involved in this?

Lord Wei, do you know

who will benefit the most

after the princess' escapes

and Lord Yu's death?

Yes.

Many officials' arrangements were involved.

Lord Wei, Count Ping Yuan's Residence was...

Jiang Lv Zhong.

Come closer and speak.

I asked you to investigate the Yazi Organization.

Are there any updates?

I've been investigating in secret

without attracting other factions and the yamen's attention.

Since Count Ping Yuan's death,

they have been dormant.

Since no one is suppressing them,

all of them are still in the capital for now.

Great.

It seems like

Count Ping Yuan's legitimate son

has indeed taken over the Yazi Organization.

It's time to wrap it up.

Yes.

Do as you wish.

I'm busy.

Farewell, Lord Wei.

How dare you take over my job.

Don't be annoyed, Gold Guardian Jiang.

I know you are investigating Count Ping Yuan Residence's case.

This case is closely related to the Sangbo case.

If you work with me,

the credit is still yours

when the cases are solved.

Buddy,

go and do what you have to.

If you need any help,

just let me know.

Thank you, Jiang.

You're welcome.

Did you get hurt?

Did Heng Hui do this to you?

You've worked hard.

(Lord Yu's Residence)

Princess Ping Yang might be involved in the Sangbo case.

However, that is just my guess.

Lin An.

The consort has been talking about you

since the Sangbo Festival ended.

You are finally here.

Lin An.

Aunt.

How long have you not been here

after Ping Yang left?

No one has eaten the pomegranate on this tree ever since.

A while ago,

it rained heavily

and dropped many of the pomegranates.

Come in.

Aunt, this is...

I was bored no matter what.

When I was free,

I would copy sutras

to bless them both.

You haven't been here for a long time.

The consort has been talking about you and Princess Ping Yang every day.

Here.

Try the freshly picked pomegranate.

Is it sweet?

When Ping Yang

was ten years old,

his father asked someone

to bring the tree here from the Southern Regions.

The child is picky.

She always said other pomegranates were sour.

She only liked

the pomegranates on this tree.

Are the pomegranates from the Southern Regions

so sweet?

I think

it was because

she planted it herself.

That was why she liked it.

She likes it so much,

but she won't come back and take a look at it.

Does she

still hate us?

Aunt.

There's no grudge that lasts overnight between parents and their children.

She doesn't hate you anymore.

Next time,

when you have news of her,

tell her

that this season's pomegranates are sweet and juicy.

You need to tell her

that I don't blame her.

Her father in Heaven

doesn't blame her as well.

We only want her to come back

so we can take a look at her.

Actually...

Actually, I received her letter

a few days ago.

She said she went to

Zhongzhou.

The scenery was very beautiful.

She enjoyed it so much that she didn't feel like returning.

She...

She was afraid that His Majesty might punish her

so she didn't want to return to the capital.

If it's because of this,

I can visit her.

I'm free anyway.

Aunt.

Zhongzhou is far.

I'm sure it's already the end of the month when you arrive.

She would be gone by the time.

Why don't

I advise her again

when I write letters to her again

next time?

Yes. That's good.

Then...

Why don't I ask Manager Li

to prepare

some new clothes and accessories so when she returns...

Aunt.

I have something to do at the palace.

I must go back now.

Lin An.

I'm entrusting Ping Yang's matters

to you.

If the case cannot be solved

in three days,

I will demote you!

Your Majesty, there's no need to get angry.,

Cultivating the path is cultivating your heart.

Don't mess up your mentality.

Your Majesty.

The Night Guardians have let the murderer escape twice.

They are neglecting their duties.

I suspect

that Wei Yuan is colluding with outsiders

to protect the enemy.

Your Majesty, please investigate it thoroughly.

Magistrate Chen.

What do you think?

The Sangbo case hasn't been cracked yet

and a massacre happened at Count Ping Yuan's Residence.

Don't be angry, Your Majesty.

You must be calm.

I think

we should hear

what Lord Wei has to say.

Your Majesty,

I think

Count Ping Yuan's case and the Sangbo Case

are actually the same case.

Moreover, I've identified the murderer

who murdered Count Ping Yuan.

Who is it?

Princess Ping Yang who went missing a year ago is also involved.

The Night Guardians have information

that Princess Ping Yang's disappearance

might be instructed by some of the officials

with the purpose

of condemning Lord Yu.

What's going on?

Your Majesty.

Please

ask the others to leave.

How dare the eunuch banish us.

He must have an ulterior motive.

Minister.

If Lord Wei does have important things to report,

It is only natural

to ask us to leave the room.

We are important officials of the imperial court.

There's nothing that should be hidden from us.

I think

he is obviously showing off to us

about how much His Majesty favors him.

Lord Wei, take care.

Lord Wei.

Lord Wei.

What kind of monster is the murderer

in the Count Ping Yuan's Residence case?

Lord Zhang.

Lake Sangbo's case is involved in this.

I can't reveal that.

However,

the Night Guardians

have information.

The truth will soon be revealed.

When the time comes,

you will know about it.

Sure.

Eunuch Yang.

What did Wei Yuan talk about

with His Majesty just now?

This case

is being investigated by the Copper Guardian at the yamen, Xu Qi An.

What Lord Wei said inside

was also heard from there.

Xu Qi An?

Why are you still packing?

Can't you hurry up?

Hurry! Pack them.

Master.

Calm down.

We are doing our best.

Where's my son? How long has it been?

Why hasn't he come out yet?

We've rushed him a few times.

He should be here soon.

- Calm down. - Hurry up.

- Son. - Did you call me?

Pack all your things

and leave the capital with me.

(Zhang Feng's Son, Zhang Yi)

Go!

Hurry!

- All right. - Hurry!

Stop.

Stop. The Night Guardians are investigating a case according to orders.

My Lord, we have business outside the city.

Please help us out. Here's a gift.

There's an escaping fugitive. No one can enter or leave the city.

I am the Minister of War, Zhang Feng.

I have important matters and must leave the capital.

There can be no delays!

Let us pass immediately!

We can't disobey an imperial order.

Please think twice, Minister Zhang.

Have some tea.

Thank you, Lord Wei.

Lord Wei, Minister of War Zhang Feng wanted to leave the capital

with his family just now, but we stopped them.

Got it. You may leave.

They took the bait?

Lord Wei, you are amazing.

By waiting...

You caught the suspect immediately

by waiting patiently.

If you hadn't figured out

that the case might be related to an imperial court conflict,

Zhang Feng wouldn't feel panic after hearing about it.

Yes.

However,

did the mastermind do so many things

to undo the seal of the thing under the lake

just to help Heng Hui take revenge?

With Heng Hui's ability,

he is still not qualified to be involved in the Sangbo case.

I guessed that someone in the imperial court

was involved in the Sangbo case at first.

Releasing the seal

was also an act of treason.

I even guessed

that the thing under the lake is...

What is it?

Tell me.

The previous Imperial Astronomer.

What about now?

Heng Hui's appearance means I've been thinking about this wrongly.

However, I don't get it.

If there's another faction supporting Heng Hui,

what is their goal of undoing the seal?

There's no use thinking about it.

See what you can find out

after Heng Hui is captured.

I set up a teleportation spell

at the Minister of War's Residence.

Who are you?

There's someone in the capital who doesn't who I am?

Man,

you've caught my attention successfully.

You think I am over there,

but I am actually here.

A Rank Four Formation Sorcerer?

How dare a Rank Four sorcerer

stop me.

How dare a Rank Four sorcerer stop me.

Well said.

How bold.

You've given me a huge inspiration.

How dare a Rank Four warrior

stand by and watch without doing anything.