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=Sword and Fairy 1=

=Episode 14=

Chief.

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.

Ling'er, why are you in my room?

A'nu,

did you and Tang Yu go to the Governor's residence?

Yes, we did.

Are you hiding something from me?

No, Ling'er.

What could I possibly hide from you?

Then I'll ask Tang Yu.

Ling'er,

actually, we didn't go to the Governor's residence.

We went to the Treasure Pavilion

to find the hair tie for you.

Thank you,

A'nu.

That hair tie

was given to me by Xiaoyao.

Losing it

might just be fate.

We also saw Li Xiaoyao and Lin Yueru

being taken to the yamen as thieves.

Ling'er!

Get inside, quickly.

Take it slow.

How are you doing?

What could possibly happen to me?

Just minor injuries.

Okay, okay.

It's nothing compared to the wound when you stabbed me that time. Look.

Stop showing off and sit down.

Take off your clothes.

Take off my clothes? Why?

How can I apply medicine if you don't take off your clothes?

This is a special medicine from the Lin Fortress.

My dad always makes me carry it.

Thank you, Miss Lin.

But I can apply the medicine myself.

Why are you dilly-dallying?

Li Xiaoyao, I'll help you take it off.

No, no,

I'll do it.

I'll do it myself.

Let me help you.

Just apply medicine.

Don't take this as an opportunity for revenge.

Why would I seek revenge?

You're quite enduring, aren't you?

I'm just getting started.

Stop hitting him!

Li Xiaoyao!

Stop hitting him!

Did you get hurt?

If so, apply some to yourself too.

Ling'er!

Ling'er!

Ling'er, don't be too anxious.

Li Xiaoyao was just caught by the Governor.

With his martial arts, he'll be fine.

Let's go back, okay?

Besides, I believe,

since Li Xiaoyao could follow us here,

he must care about you.

(Maybe he'll end up carrying too many burdens)

(and won't be able to act freely as a hero anymore.)

A'nu,

I want to go see

if they're alright.

This little bug

is what Tang Yu used last time to confuse the official

and let us into the Treasure Pavilion.

With it, we'll surely be able to enter the yamen.

Thank you, A'nu.

I'll be right back.

I'll go with you.

Your Highness,

we'll wait for you at the door.

Li Xiaoyao,

are you asleep?

What's wrong?

Cold...

Cold...

It's so hot.

Don't go,

Ling'er.

Don't go.

Get up.

Come on.

Slow down, slow down.

Don't go.

Ling'er.

Li Xiaoyao,

what am I to you

in your heart?

I finally understand

how important that hair tie was to Ling'er.

These feelings

can't just be put aside so easily.

You talk as if you know all about it.

Why have you always played only one tune?

I'm your young master. You must answer me.

Because I like it.

Do you like this tune,

or is it

a girl

who taught you?

Yes.

That girl is so unfortunate

to be liked by someone as cold as you.

My Lady, what does the girl I like have to do with you?

In the future, I'll treat her a hundred times better,

so you needn't worry.

Here you go.

Ling'er,

how are they?

Xiaoyao

is injured.

It's okay, it's okay. They'll be alright.

Let's go back and think of a solution.

Let's go.

Have you heard?

Just now,

they said a thief sneaked into the Treasure Pavilion tonight

and looted all their treasures.

It's said that even the Governor's bead

was stolen.

Fortunately, he and his men

caught two thieves on the spot.

The Governor, out of desperation,

had to promise

to execute the two thieves in three days

to calm the public outrage.

Really?

Absolutely true.

But after all this commotion,

how did the female thief turn out to be a male thief and a female thief?

That female thief

must have a lover, right?

A man and a woman...

Dear gentlemen,

it's said that Yangzhou City is troubled by a female thief,

so where do these male and female thieves come from?

Well, come.

Waiter,

bring any good wine and dishes straight to this table.

All on me.

Alright, sir, just a moment.

Come, have a seat.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too.

The capture of the thieves is indeed a cause for celebration,

but I,

have loved hearing stories of heroes and thieves.

Hearing about this thief in Yangzhou City,

I specifically came

to see what a real thief

looks like.

Tell me.

What sort of extraordinary skills

does this notorious thief have?

My friend who works there said

that the female thief

was disguised as an ordinary maid.

What about the male thief?

The male thief

looked just like

a servant.

I wonder

if you could possibly do me a favor.

You're not asking me

to help you rescue them, are you?

I'm not capable of doing that.

How could that be?

I only hope you can introduce me

to your friend who works at the yamen.

If possible,

I'd like to visit the jail

to meet those thieves in person.

It would

fulfill a dream of mine.

To tell you the truth,

even if you asked our friend, it wouldn't work.

He's a clerk under the Secretary General

and doesn't have jurisdiction over the prison.

Then what should I do?

However, there might be a way.

Yes, yes, yes.

Please enlighten me.

I can have my friend pass a message to the Secretary General.

In that way,

your dream might come true.

Yes, yes, yes.

Thank you so much.

May I ask how much money would be appropriate

for the gift to this Secretary General?

That's where you're mistaken.

The Secretary General is most fond of Common Hermit's calligraphy.

To get him to do something,

ordinary items

won't catch his eye.

Is this Hermit's calligraphy very precious?

Extremely rare.

Only a few pieces of his calligraphy

are circulated in the market,

and no one has ever seen his true face.

What should I do then?

That's why

we can only pass the message.

You'll have to figure out what to do about the calligraphy.

Alright, thank you for your help.

Of course, of course.

Thank you, all three of you.

Liu Jinyuan, Mr. Liu!

Miss A'nu.

Miss Ling'er.

Mr. Tang,

you're indeed in Yangzhou City.

Enjoy your meal.

Li went to great lengths to find Miss Zhao.

Unexpectedly,

we're staying in the same inn.

Mr. Liu, do you know

that Li Xiaoyao and Lin Yueru

were arrested by the Yangzhou authorities?

I've heard.

The Governor ordered them

to be executed in three days.

Execute in three days?

What kind of official is this?

Without a proper inquiry, he decides to execute.

Right now, the urgent task

is to devise a plan to save them.

I have a good idea.

Would you like to hear it?

My Lady,

storming the jail is not a good idea.

I haven't even spoken yet.

How do you know it's about storming the jail?

Just guessing.

I think you're just scared and dare not storm the jail.

The layout of the yamen

has been explored by Princess Ling'er.

The jail is underground with several doors,

each guarded by numerous soldiers.

Though the phantom insects can bewitch the soldiers,

its effect is limited.

If we attack forcefully,

we'll surely draw more officials and soldiers.

By then,

it would only further prove their identity as thieves.

Tang Yu makes sense.

Let's not rush.

Storming the jail is the last resort.

I think

we should find the real female thief

to clear Li and Yueru's names.

That said,

Yangzhou City is so vast,

and the female thief's whereabouts are unknown.

How do we find her?

Now that the treasures have been stolen,

I guess

the female thief must have hidden the treasures somewhere.

If we can find those stolen treasures,

we can find the female thief.

The Spiritual Bead!

We can use the Sacred Spiritual Bead to find the Spiritual Bead.

This way,

we'll know where the treasures are hidden.

Good idea.

Let's split up.

Mr. Liu, you're the current Number One Scholar.

The Governor will surely have some apprehensions.

Maybe you can buy us some time to find the Spiritual Bead.

Mr. Tang is right.

I'll meet with the Governor.

Why isn't the Sacred Spiritual Bead reacting?

This is already the highest place in Yangzhou City.

The aura should be very pure,

so why can't it sense the wind spirit?

Could it be that it was broken?

You saw that female thief

steal the Spiritual Bead.

Yangzhou is currently under lockdown,

the Spiritual Bead should still be within the city.

Where exactly did that female thief

hide the Spiritual Bead?

Whether intentionally or unintentionally,

the person who stole it must have used some method

to block the wind spirit.

What could block spiritual energy?

Why can't I think of anything?

Bold thief!

How dare you still be in the mood to paint at death's door?

- Search here! - Yes.

This...

Everyone, out!

Out! Out!

- Yes. - Yes.

Common...

Common Hermit.

That's me.

Sir,

are you truly the Common Hermit?

Please forgive my ignorance.

I deeply admire

your splashed-ink landscapes,

truly unparalleled in this world.

Your calligraphy

has captivated people far and wide.

To meet you here

is indeed

a fortunate event in my life.

If at dawn I learn of and tread the way, I can face death at dusk.

You're flattering me.

Since you admire it so much,

how about I gift this painting to you?

I am unworthy

of such a treasure from you.

Upon my return,

I will surely worship this treasure

with incense and a bath.

I will definitely cherish it.

However,

with such a reputation,

how come you're seen with those two thieves?

This...

After all,

I am serving the court,

and everything requires an explanation.

What are you thinking?

A couple of days ago, on my way from Suzhou to Yangzhou,

I was attacked by bandits.

It was those two who rescued me.

Their character is clear to me, more than anyone's.

Moreover, the chaos caused by the female thief in Yangzhou City has lasted long.

How could those two

be the male and female thieves?

But,

the Governor set a trap in the Treasure Pavilion

and captured them on the spot.

How could this be false?

While that may be true,

those two

have saved my life after all.

Sir,

you seem to be a person of understanding.

Could you possibly do me a favor?

(Fu Chun Inn)

Sir,

I'm just carrying out my duties

and have no real power.

Moreover, this matter is of great importance.

Please forgive

my inability to help.

What are you thinking, sir?

I merely wish to see the Governor privately,

to plead for a favor

and meet those two,

so I can express my gratitude

and repay

the life-saving grace.

(Common Hermit)

Sir, you truly are kind-hearted.

Then, I entrust this matter

to you, sir.

It's nothing, nothing at all.

Since

you've put it that way,

I'll definitely help you with this.

When do you and your boss plan to release us?

I'm talking to you. Are you listening to me?

You've kept us here without a word.

What's the meaning of this?

Hurry up and release us.

Is anyone there?

Release us! Do you hear me?

Li Xiaoyao,

what time is it,

and you still have the appetite to eat?

If you don't eat, you'll be hungry. You should eat something too.

I have no appetite.

It's truly Yangzhou City.

Even the food for prisoners is so great.

There's even wine.

This can't be...

It's impossible.

Even if it's theft, it would only lead to imprisonment,

not beheading.

But nothing happened for so long.

Could it be my cousin has been captured as well?

That would certainly not happen.

Once Scholar reveals his identity,

the Governor will surely listen.

(Yamen of Yangzhou City)

Is the Governor here?

Yes, he's in the back hall.

Sir, please follow me.

(Yamen of Yangzhou City)

I wonder where Ling'er is.

Could she also be in Yangzhou City?

If Ling'er is in Yangzhou City,

knowing we've been imprisoned trying to find her,

she would definitely come to save me.

Stop flattering yourself.

If anyone is to be saved, it would be me.

The one flattering themselves is clearly you.

If Ling'er really cared about you,

why would she leave without...

Li Xiaoyao,

do you really like Ling'er?

Isn't it obvious?

Then,

does Ling'er

like you too?

Naturally.

Can't you see that, or is there something wrong with your eyes?

I... I have a question.

But let me make it clear first.

I'm just curious.

Go ahead.

If...

I mean if,

in the future,

someone else happens to

like you too...

Impossible.

Someone like me could only be liked by Ling'er.

But what if that happens?

If that happens,

I can only say that person has made a mistake.

They shouldn't waste their feelings on me.

My feelings for Ling'er

will never change.

You're right.

Please come in.

So, you caught the accomplice of the thieves?

Sir.

It's you?

Why did you bring him to the back hall?

Sir, I have something to say.

Speak in the main hall.

Guards, take him to the main hall.

Sir,

this gentleman is the Common Hermit.

What Common Hermit?

I only know he's the accomplice of the thieves.

Tie him up.

Sir, in that case,

I shall take my leave.

(Liu Jinyuan, Ministry of Rites)

This is the Letter for the Number One Scholar.

How did you come into possession of this?

Tell me the truth.

Initially,

this wasn't mine.

It became mine

after it was bestowed by His Majesty.

Sir, this...

I have indeed met the Number One Scholar

at the imperial court.

This person

does resemble him somewhat.

Sir, if you don't believe me,

you can punish me.

However, this document

will eventually reach my father,

the Minister of Justice.

Mr. Scholar,

my apologies.

I hope you can forgive me.

I will have to uphold the original verdict.

Fine.

Let's do it as you say.

But I have one condition.

Please speak.

Release those two first,

so they can help me find the stolen treasures.

That's not possible,

especially not when I'm the Governor here.

Releasing suspects is breaking the law.

Don't make it difficult for me.

If you refuse,

I will return to the capital

to petition His Majesty to investigate this matter.

Even if I lose my title and end up in prison,

I will ensure His Majesty investigates this thoroughly

and clearly.

Are you threatening me?

If you think so,

then yes.

Fine. As you wish.

- Thank you, Governor. - Wait.

I agree to release the man.

The female thief in Yangzhou City is notorious.

If I release those two,

especially the woman, without clearing her suspicion,

wouldn't that stain my reputation

for bending the law

for personal gain?

- Sir! - Sir,

the Governor agreeing to release one is already an exception.

Please be satisfied with that.

Fine. Let's do it as you say.

- Yueru! - Behave.

Yueru!

Jinyuan, you finally came.

- Yueru! - Scholar.

I told you my cousin would come to save us.

What do you mean by "you told me"? I was the one who said it.

Why?

Open the door.

Yueru, Yueru, it's my incompetence.

I can't free you yet.

What's happening?

The Governor

only allowed Li to be released

to find the stolen treasures with me.

Why? How can this unjust official make such an arbitrary decision?

With the female thief causing trouble in Yangzhou City,

they've concluded the thief

is a woman.

These corrupt officials!

Savage girl,

stay calm, and just hold on a little longer.

Scholar and I

will capture the female thief soon.

Yueru, it's my fault.

I can't free you yet.

Silly rat,

you better catch that female thief quickly.

Don't worry.

You go first.

I want to talk to my cousin a bit more.

Alright.

Yueru, rest assured.

I will catch the female thief as soon as possible,

clear your name, and rescue you.

Jinyuan,

go help Li Xiaoyao.

He's injured.

What I mean is that with his injuries,

he might not be able to catch the female thief.

Yueru,

you've been pampered at Lin Fortress since you were young,

never having suffered such indignities.

Don't worry.

I will ensure your safety.

You too, take care.

Come, come, have a look!

- New sketchbooks, very interesting! - Osmanthus cake! Red bean cake!

- Come, have a look! - Hunma cake!

Fascinating sketchbooks you can't put down!

Sir, have two...

Red bean cake! Hunma cake!

It's you guys.

I was thinking of visiting the inn to ask you

about the grandeur of the Treasure Appraisal Gathering.

Really.

Scammer!

The invitations you gave us were all fake.

How could that be?

I paid money for them!

Beat him up!

Maybe the person who sold the invitations

tricked me and sold me fake invitations.

Such a terrible person.

I'm going to get my money back

and return it to you.

Good thing I'm fast at running.

Running fast?

Do you want to continue?

No, no.

You're great heroes.

Please spare me.

Sir,

you must also know

all the treasures from the appraisal event have been stolen.

Our friends have been framed and imprisoned.

Please, help us out.

Tell us

where we can find those treasures.

Tell us everything you know.

If you can help us,

you won't need to repay the money you owe us.

I'll tell you.

I'll tell you.

With the thief's extraordinary power,

if she really hid those treasures,

it wouldn't be easy to find them.

But...

But what?

I bought this information from someone else.

I can sell it to you for a lower price.

My Lady, beat him up.

Wait, wait!

I was just joking.

Just joking.

Ordinary people

wouldn't know where the treasures are hidden,

but I know someone

who can definitely help you.

But,

this person

is even more terrifying than the thief.

Who?

Mr. Jinba.

Who's Mr. Jinba?

He's a remarkable man in Yangzhou City.

He has four eyes

and six ears,

and can see in all directions and hear everything.

Nothing in Yangzhou City

can be kept secret from him.

It's said he can even talk to mice.

You're making this up again.

That's not a person.

That's a monster.

I'm going to teach you a lesson for all this nonsense.

Don't!

It's true.

Is everything you said true?

If you dare to lie to us again,

I'll make sure you can't speak anymore.

It's true.

It's true.

If you don't believe me, you can ask others.

It's true.

Where can we find this Mr. Jinba?

It's said that inside the city's East Gate,

at the southern corner of the street, there's a Temple of the Earth God.

When you get there,

offer something valuable and rare,

and he will appear.

Alright, you lead us there.

Sure thing, sir.

If you need anything, just tell me.

Scholar, give me some money.

Mr. Li,

isn't it appropriate for us

to search a woman's room?

Scholar,

your cousin will be executed in two days.

Which is more important, appropriateness or your cousin's life?

Sir, are you to dine or stay?

Sir, you look familiar.

Were you here with a female guest yesterday?

Good memory.

Is the guest from Room No. 1 still here?

We can't disclose

our guests' information.

You are...

My friend here

is the husband of the guest in Room No. 1.

He's been going out to screw around,

so his wife left in anger.

Knowing she's staying here,

he's come today to apologize

and mend their relationship.

Right.

I'm ashamed.

Ashamed.

Understood.

Rest assured. While she stayed here,

no man came looking for her.

Thank you for your care.

Is my wife

currently in her room?

When we cleaned up just now,

we saw your wife in the room.

- Lead the way. - Sure.

Let's go.

Be careful!

Scholar.

What happened?

She escaped.

It seems they're trying to silence us

to prevent us from investigating further.

Did you find anything in the room?

I've checked. Nothing unusual.

Think back carefully.

When you were following her that day,

did you see anything?

That day,

savage girl and I

followed the female thief here.

She was

about to undress...

And then?

Then your cousin covered my eyes.

By the time she let go, the thief was gone.

We followed her to the Treasure Pavilion,

and you know the rest.

What are you doing?

She covered my eyes!

You have a faint fragrance on you.

I? Fragrance? How could I possibly...

Stop.

What are you doing?

You've picked up the scent of the person in black.

We have a clue now. Remember this scent.

♪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♪