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=Sword and Fairy 1=

=Episode 13=

Stop there. Invitation, please.

What invitation?

Only those who donate a thousand guan or present a valuable treasure

receive an invitation.

One per person.

A thousand guan?

One thousand guan.

That's one thousand guan.

Is that a lot?

Yes.

A lot?

Sorry.

I forgot you all have rich fathers.

But now, I only have one thousand guan left.

So, how should the three of us get in?

I have an idea.

We could take advantage of the dark and windy night,

knock out the guards,

and then...

Jinyuan, you've changed.

Scholar,

you've picked up some bad habits.

There's a saying, "If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas."

Having been with you two for so long,

it's hard not to pick up a bit of the worldly ways.

No need for the cover of darkness. Let's go.

Back to the inn first.

I have a way to get us in fair and square.

Here's the money, sir.

- Here, here, here. - Stop there.

Invitation, please.

Let's go.

(Yangzhou suffers a disastrous drought; The Governor leads by donating treasures)

It's fake.

Fake? How could it be? I paid for this.

You must have been scammed.

The real invitations are made from a special paper

only available at the Treasure Pavilion.

The real invitation is right here.

Can we go in now?

Please, sir.

(Treasure Pavilion)

You look too much like a maid.

Come on.

This is your grand plan?

The young master of a high-ranking official,

accompanied by his servant and maid,

attends the Treasure Appraisal Gathering.

Doesn't it make perfect sense?

Li Xiaoyao.

I notice you enjoy playing the servant role.

Why not join us at Lin Fortress

to fill the vacancy left by Changgui?

I think this maid outfit

suits you well.

Why don't you come work as a maid at our inn?

I...

Li.

Li.

How about that?

The young master has arrived.

Li, you flatter me.

Scholar,

you're too kind.

Plainness over literariness leads to vulgarity,

while literariness over plainness leads to pedantry.

But a gentleman

balances both.

Enough, stop.

I'm not complimenting you.

I'm saying you're doing it wrong.

Where did I go wrong?

Come, please.

Now I'm your servant.

She's your maid.

How can you be so polite to us?

You're our young master.

You should command us, make us work for you.

If we don't act convincingly, it could all be for nothing.

Right.

Jinyuan, you're good at acting.

Remember how well you pretended

to be sick at Baihe Fort?

Right.

Thanks for the reminder, Yueru.

Don't say thanks.

Here, let me show you how.

Little maid.

Come give me a foot massage.

Remember your role.

Here, here, sir.

- Please. - Sit.

Little...

maid.

Pour me a tea, please.

Don't say please.

Tea, now!

Who are you going to scare? Be quieter. Go.

Do I have to sit like this?

You'll get used to it.

Let's try again.

Little maid.

Give me a shoulder massage.

Sir, invitation, please.

It's right here. Please check.

(Yangzhou suffers a disastrous drought; The Governor leads by donating treasures)

You are?

I'm the young master's servant.

What are you looking at? I'm his maid!

This...

This is the maid?

The new maid in our house.

Where are your manners?

Hurry up and bow to the official.

If the young master's appraisal is delayed, you'll be in trouble.

Can we go in now?

Please, sir.

(Treasure Pavilion)

Good thing you were quick-witted, sir.

Otherwise, we almost couldn't get in

because of this clueless maid.

- I... - You're flattering me.

If it weren't for you

promptly pushing down the maid's head,

how could we have turned danger into safety?

You two seem to get along well.

Yueru.

I don't think you've grasped

the maid's mindset.

Maybe I should teach you privately later.

Wait till I deal with you back home.

There are many people here.

Let's split up

and see if Ling'er is here.

- Alright. - That's easy.

Just shout "Ling'er" and see if she responds.

No, that won't do.

We don't know why Ling'er suddenly left.

If she's intentionally avoiding us,

calling out would just expose us.

Li...

The servant makes a good point.

Then what are we waiting for? Let's split up and search.

How did you convince the guard

- to let us in? - Phantom insects.

Phantom insects?

That's amazing.

Give me one.

Just put it in my little pouch, quick.

I have some,

but I can't give you any.

I'm your young master. You have to listen to me.

Hurry, put it in.

I'll catch my own in Nanzhao.

What's so great about that?

Ling'er, have you seen the Spiritual Bead?

No.

A'nu, is there any reaction from the Sacred Spiritual Bead?

The Sacred Spiritual Bead can only sense the general direction.

I don't know exactly where.

I heard the important treasures are on the second floor.

Let's split up and search there.

Don't you think I know that?

Let's go.

Any luck?

No.

I didn't expect

we'd see the landscape painting by Common Hermit here.

Truly a visit not wasted.

I heard

it's collected by the Secretary General of the Governor.

He prides himself as the No.1 fan of Common Hermit.

I see.

- I see. - Look, Jin...

This mountain is full of spiritual energy.

Great, isn't it?

Sir, let's go.

Such a treasure.

I heard the bead donated by the Governor is on the second floor.

Shall we go see it now?

Yes, let's go.

Let's go.

The bead...

That's not yours, is it?

(Ji Sanniang)

To notice that,

not bad.

Give it back.

What if I don't?

Looks like we're like-minded.

But your technique

reminds me of someone I used to know.

You're really like him.

The Purple Gold Gourd is indeed exquisite.

- Please, please. - Yes, look.

It's very smooth.

- Truly a fine piece. - You're too kind.

Such a fine item.

This bead

looks nothing

like the Earth Spiritual Bead.

But

why would the Sacred Spiritual Bead react?

It suggests only one possibility.

This bead

has been in contact with the Spiritual Bead for a long time,

absorbing its aura.

That's why the Sacred Spiritual Bead's reaction is so weak.

This bead has been cherished by the Governor for years.

If it has been in contact with the Spiritual Bead,

it's very likely that the Spiritual Bead is at the Governor's residence.

That's what I was thinking too.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

Because you beat me to it.

Do you know what we have to do now?

Head straight to the Governor's residence.

Quick!

Look, look over here, look!

Miss, I'm so sorry.

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Be more careful when walking.

I'm really sorry.

It's okay.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Let's go.

Look at this.

It's so beautiful.

I've seen one before.

We have one just like it at home.

Let's visit your place someday.

Sure.

Li.

We've searched the entire first floor

and haven't found Ling'er.

Let's go check near the Governor's bead.

Let's go.

- Help! Help! - There's been a murder!

- Stop! - Murder!

Stop!

Don't run!

Go away. Go away.

What's going on?

- Run! - Quick, quick!

Hurry, hurry!

Hurry!

Everyone stay put!

Lock the door!

No one leaves!

Hurry up!

Let us out, please!

Yes, let us go!

Sir,

a woman in black attempted

to steal the bead.

What's going on here?

- Continue the search. - Yes.

You.

Let me have a look.

It's not related to me.

- What's in your hand? - Not me, not me.

Turn around.

You.

What's this?

Raise your arms.

Let me check the back, come here.

Let me have a look.

You, don't move to the back.

Sir,

we've searched everyone.

The woman hasn't been found.

The bead is still here.

Perhaps it was a false alarm.

Everyone can leave. It's okay now. Nothing to worry about.

My gourd!

My gourd!

Sir,

my Purple Gold Gourd

has been stolen.

Sir, please do justice for me.

It must have been someone here who stole it.

- Why point at me? - Not me.

Her!

They stole it.

What?

Nonsense, what are you talking about?

(Treasure Pavilion) Move aside, move aside!

Let through, let through, let through!

Move! Move!

What happened?

Why are there so many officers all of a sudden?

Sir,

it was them,

especially her.

She coveted my Purple Gold Gourd yesterday

(Prefectural Governor of Yangzhou City) and came disguised today

to the appraisal event.

She's clearly after my Purple Gold Gourd.

Yueru... Maid, show some respect!

The Governor is here.

He will make his own judgment.

Rest assured.

I will surely catch the thief.

Of course,

I won't wrong a single innocent person.

Now, we're at an impasse.

How about this? Sorry to trouble you.

Please cooperate with the officers

and allow a search.

This gentleman,

what do you say?

It makes sense.

We will certainly cooperate.

Everything is up to your judgment.

I dare anyone to touch me.

I said I didn't steal, and I meant it.

Sir,

she's clearly guilty of thievery.

Miss,

it was my oversight.

Go to the residence

and bring some maids here.

Yes.

Sir, the search has concluded without finding anything.

This gathering here

claims to be appraising treasures,

but in reality, it's for disaster relief.

Now,

with the treasure gone,

I bear the responsibility

to thoroughly investigate this matter.

The clear shall clear themselves; the guilty shall reveal themselves.

Therefore, I ask everyone

to cooperate with the officials here

for a body search.

Any inconvenience caused,

please forgive us.

Sir, we will fully cooperate.

- We'll cooperate, cooperate. - No problem.

Come.

Please cooperate.

- Turn around. - Turn around.

You search over there.

Come here.

(Fu Chun Inn)

Ling'er,

your hair tie is missing.

I must've lost it at the Treasure Pavilion.

It's just a hair tie.

No need to go back for it, right?

That's not an ordinary hair tie, it's...

A'nu,

you're right.

It's just a hair tie.

Sir,

all men here have been searched,

and the Purple Gold Gourd was not found.

Understood.

Sir, the maids have arrived.

Please search thoroughly.

If nothing is found,

I will have someone be punished today.

Well... Well...

How is it?

Do you have anything to say?

I truly lost it, the Purple Gold Gourd.

Sir, please stick to the truth.

Hair tie, oh hair tie,

thanks to you, I saw Ling'er again.

Sir,

this person, in public,

without any evidence,

repeatedly accuses us

of stealing his worthless gourd.

Please stick to the truth.

Punish him for falsely accusing others.

Everyone, please calm down.

Miss,

everyone willing to donate treasures

is a benefactor to Yangzhou City.

And him,

losing his treasure

is indeed my personal responsibility.

If you are truly unsatisfied,

I am willing

to apologize to you.

Absolutely not.

You're right.

My servants and I have no objections.

No objections.

Thank you, sir.

All the ladies present, please understand

and cooperate with the search.

Perhaps,

it's fate.

Ling'er.

You're okay, right?

I'm fine.

Really?

Good, good.

I'm just

tired from traveling today and want to rest.

Let's not visit the Governor's residence tonight.

We'll go tomorrow, is that okay?

Okay.

We'll do as you say.

You should rest early too.

Sir, the Purple Gold Gourd was not found.

My... My Purple Gold Gourd, how could it...

How could it disappear itself?

Sir,

please do justice for me.

Found it, found it!

Where was it?

Where was it found?

Sir, I found the Purple Gold Gourd in a corner near the window,

as if someone had taken it there.

Is this your Purple Gold Gourd?

Indeed, indeed.

Thank you, sir.

What a false alarm.

Sorry to have startled you.

But,

you've wronged these guests.

Sorry,

sorry.

I was shortsighted

and misunderstood the three of you.

What kind of treasure is that?

It's just a worthless gourd.

What's so special about it?

- Sir. - Yes?

I just want to take my gourd and leave now.

After this ordeal,

I can't take it anymore.

That makes sense.

Yes, with so many people here,

it's better to be safe than sorry.

Everyone, everyone,

the time of the appraisal event given

by the Governor is three days.

Now,

all the invitations have been sold,

and the funds raised will soon be distributed to the suffering victims.

If everyone leaves with their treasures now,

wouldn't we be breaking our promise

to those who bought invitations?

And all their good deeds will be in vain.

If that's the case, I'll give an order.

Before the appraisal event ends,

Yangzhou City

will be open for entry but not for exit.

What do you all think about this?

Thank you for your consideration, sir.

Everyone,

please don't let today's minor incident

ruin your good time.

Let's continue appraising treasures.

Who's in the mood for appraising treasures now?

If Ling'er is in Yangzhou City,

the Governor's lockdown policy

might actually help us.

Right.

But with so many people here,

where should we start looking?

What's this silly rat up to now?

Li!

(Notice)

Order of the Governor.

(Notice) The Treasure Appraisal Gathering

shall last three days. Before it ends,

no one is allowed to leave Yangzhou City.

This is bad.

Three days?

I have to delay my journey here for three days.

Sanniang,

I saw the notice...

I know.

Silly rat, what are you looking at?

Shh.

That's Ling'er's hair tie.

She's that female thief.

- Female thief? - Female thief?

How did you find out?

Don't worry about it.

But this means Ling'er is indeed in Yangzhou City.

Jinyuan, we'll be right back.

Be careful.

My Lady,

didn't you say we should rest tonight

and visit the Governor's residence tomorrow?

I...

I was going to ask you the same.

Where are you heading so late at night?

I was...

I was thinking...

I understand.

Could it be that you also wanted

to sneak into the Governor's residence alone?

Please forgive me, My Lady.

This time, you're quite astute,

and that suits my intentions.

But you mustn't tell Ling'er

about us sneaking into the Governor's residence.

Why?

I saw how troubled Ling'er is.

She must still be thinking about Li Xiaoyao.

So, I want to find the Spiritual Beads quickly

and take her back to Nanzhao,

to spare her further worries.

My Lady, you're thoughtful

and considerate.

I admire you.

You've just realized this?

Let's go.

(Yue Lai Inn)

(Room No. 1)

Be discreet. Don't get caught.

I know what to do.

What are you doing? Let go!

She's changing. What are you looking at?

If I don't keep an eye on her, what if she runs away?

Quit your babbling.

You just want to take advantage of her.

Who's taking advantage now?

Ruffian!

I...

This is bad.

Quick, after her!

Based on the direction,

she's probably headed to the Treasure Pavilion.

Shh.

Let's go.

(Treasure Pavilion)

My Lady,

aren't we heading to the Governor's residence?

Why are we back here?

Before going to the Governor's residence,

we need to find something first.

The Princess's hair tie?

Tang Yu,

I didn't expect you to understand girls so well.

Didn't the Princess say the hair tie wasn't important?

What do you know?

The more a girl says she doesn't care,

the more she actually does.

And,

I saw Ling'er secretly shedding tears.

Though I don't want her

to be sad over Li Xiaoyao anymore,

that hair tie is a keepsake to Ling'er.

So,

I must help her find it no matter what.

What are you doing?

Who could this be?

Let's observe for now.

Be careful not to startle it.

Tang Yu,

stop calling yourself a subordinate,

and don't call me "My Lady" anymore.

Why?

Because...

What? Are you questioning my orders?

Then, how should I address you?

Call me...

Never mind.

I'll think of something later.

Yes.

Look,

two more have arrived.

It's Li Xiaoyao and Lin Yueru.

Why are they dressed like that?

What are they doing here?

That female thief clearly went this way.

How did she vanish in the blink of an eye?

She must have entered the Treasure Pavilion.

But there are officials guarding the entrance.

How did she get in?

There should be a skylight

on the roof.

Follow me.

Shouldn't we just wait here

for her to come out and catch her by surprise?

Wouldn't that be easier?

After what happened during the day,

she'll be brazen

but prepared.

Now, she's the only one who knows about Ling'er.

We can't let her escape.

Right.

- Let's go. - Go.

Where did she go?

Where's the bead?

Quick, after her!

Be careful!

Darn it. It's a trap.

Sir, quickly! Catch the thief.

She just escaped from here.

So, it was really you two.

What do you mean by "you two"? Stop dawdling.

The female thief is nearby.

Sir, if we don't act now, it'll be too late.

Take them!

We've been tricked. We can't act rashly,

or we'll fall completely into the female thief's trap.

(Treasure Pavilion)

So, they...

So, they came here to steal.

It might not be that simple.

Someone escaped from the rooftop

just before they were caught.

They might have been made scapegoats.

Should we find the hair tie first,

then sneak into the Governor's residence to look for the Spiritual Bead?

What do you think of my plan?

Not very good.

Now both the Treasure Pavilion and the Governor's residence

are heavily guarded.

This matter definitely isn't simple.

Let's return to the inn and wait for the right moment.

I think my plan is pretty good,

but let's go with your decision for now.

Let's go.

(Keen Insight, Impartial Enforcement, Upholding Justice)

(Upright Governance, Law-based Administration) Given the circumstances,

what do you have to say?

We've been framed by the female thief.

She fled before your arrival.

But I apprehended both of you at the scene.

If you don't believe us, you can search us.

There's nothing from the Treasure Pavilion on us.

Something's wrong, sir!

Sir, something's wrong!

Something's wrong!

Why the panic?

Sir, you commanded us

to take inventory.

Upon investigation, all treasures on the second floor,

including your bead,

- have been lost. - What?

Are you sure you've checked properly?

Absolutely.

Bold thieves!

Where have you hidden those treasures?

Speak the truth now.

We didn't steal anything.

The real thief took the treasures.

Let me ask you.

What were you doing at the Treasure Pavilion?

We were looking for someone.

More lies?

You sneaked into the Treasure Pavilion

to scout the terrain,

preparing for a theft at night.

Let me ask you again.

In the middle of the night,

what were you doing at the Treasure Pavilion?

That female thief stays at the Yue Lai Inn.

Most likely, the missing treasures are there too.

You can investigate it.

Still trying to frame others?

The reason I didn't expose you earlier

was to wait for your true colors to show.

We're not thieves.

All lies!

That female thief has been causing havoc in Yangzhou,

leading to the loss of many treasures,

and the people are in uproar.

But the Governor is wise.

He organized this Treasure Appraisal Gathering

to raise funds for disaster relief

and to set a trap

for you thieves.

The one who pretended to be a scholar during the day

is, no doubt, your accomplice.

Those treasures must be hidden by him, right?

If you truly repent,

reveal his whereabouts,

and perhaps I'll go easy on you.

I once thought you were a good official,

but now it seems

you can't tell right from wrong,

a truly inept official.

Outrageous!

The Governor works tirelessly for the public,

only to be slandered by you.

Sir,

let's beat them each twenty times with a cane first.

Otherwise, they won't reveal the thief's whereabouts.

Who dares to hit me?

My father is Lin Tiannan, the Martial Leader of the South,

and my cousin is the current Number One Scholar.

Bold criminals!

Still spouting lies!

Impersonating the family member of court officials

will only add to your crimes.

I've given you a chance to defend yourselves,

but you're full of deceit,

stubbornly refusing to repent.

Then don't blame me for resorting to punishment.

Beat them!

Since he wants to play the hero,

let's indulge him.

- Beat him. - Li Xiaoyao!

Get up! What are you doing?

- Don't move. - You corrupt official, release him!

Stop hitting him!

Li Xiaoyao!

Stop hitting him!

Don't hit him anymore!

Li Xiaoyao!

Stop it, please!

Stop hitting him!

Stop hitting him!

Stop hitting him!

Stop hitting him!

I'm fine.

Li Xiaoyao!

Detain both of them.

Intensify the hunt for their accomplice.

Yes, sir.

Chief,

the daughter of the Lady of the South and the Princess have reunited.

They've found the Earth Spiritual Bead.

They should be in Yangzhou City by now.

Yes.

But the Princess and Li Xiaoyao have separated.

She left him.

Should we do something about it?

I'll handle such trivial matters.

I'll follow your orders.

Look,

there's a severe drought everywhere in Nanzhao.

Only here,

the water flows endlessly.

This is

the opportunity I've been waiting for for ten years.

Finally, it's here.

♪Immortals never age, awaiting youth's prime♪

♪Meteors dazzle, adorning the flash of swords and sheaths♪

♪In matters of cunning, unleash martial prowess with fists and kicks♪

♪In pursuit of freedom, level up by defeating monsters early on♪

♪Time sneaks a smile, brushing past brows, eyes, and lips♪

♪Back then, so small, admiring the heroes with tender affection♪

♪Mocked and pushed down♪

♪Enduring without retort♪

♪Rise up, stance firm and ready♪

♪Hey, young man, the world is yours to roam free♪

♪The martial world may seem perilous with evil♪

♪Ultimately, they're but inner demons to be beaten♪

♪Choose weapons that match the Buddha in your heart♪

♪Great joy lies in my own freedom♪

♪Through losses and gains, be a wandering immortal♪

♪Eventually, there will be rewards, rare and hard-earned♪

♪At the road's end stands a solitary crane♪

♪Together, we'll break through the mountains amid the clouds♪

♪The martial world may seem perilous with evil♪

♪Ultimately, they're but inner demons to be beaten♪

♪Choose weapons that match the Buddha in your heart♪

♪Great joy lies in my own freedom♪

♪Through losses and gains, be a wandering immortal♪

♪Eventually, there will be rewards, rare and hard-earned♪

♪At the road's end stands a solitary crane♪

♪Together, we'll break through the mountains amid the clouds♪

♪The martial world may seem perilous with evil♪

♪Ultimately, they're but inner demons to be beaten♪

♪Choose weapons that match the Buddha in your heart♪

♪Great joy lies in my own freedom♪

♪Through losses and gains, be a wandering immortal♪

♪Eventually, there will be rewards, rare and hard-earned♪

♪At the road's end stands a solitary crane♪

♪A solitary crane♪

♪Together, we'll break through the mountains amid the clouds♪