1 00:01:49,780 --> 00:01:53,420 Principality was common during the Tang Dynasty 2 00:01:53,540 --> 00:01:57,060 Lord Zhen-guo Li Ming is the Emperor's brother 3 00:01:57,180 --> 00:02:00,100 who oppressed the people 4 00:02:00,220 --> 00:02:03,340 His subjects 5 00:02:03,460 --> 00:02:05,940 escaped from his estate 6 00:02:07,140 --> 00:02:10,060 In the nearby state of Ding Yuan 7 00:02:10,140 --> 00:02:12,260 People lived in peace 8 00:02:12,340 --> 00:02:14,780 and enjoyed their work 9 00:02:14,900 --> 00:02:18,460 But Li Ming was greedy 10 00:02:18,580 --> 00:02:21,900 He brazenly extorted tributes across the border 11 00:02:22,020 --> 00:02:23,500 and robbed the peasants 12 00:02:29,260 --> 00:02:32,140 You plough my land 13 00:02:32,260 --> 00:02:35,660 which is why you must pay the tribute 14 00:02:35,740 --> 00:02:37,100 How dare you come to Ding Yuan! 15 00:02:37,180 --> 00:02:39,260 My family almost starved to death! 16 00:02:39,340 --> 00:02:41,260 I cannot pay for the food provisions 17 00:02:41,340 --> 00:02:41,980 I settled in Ding Yuan 18 00:02:42,100 --> 00:02:43,860 so that I can lead a peaceful life 19 00:02:43,940 --> 00:02:45,140 Why must you hound me? 20 00:02:45,260 --> 00:02:48,260 It's your retribution! 21 00:02:48,340 --> 00:02:51,620 C'mon, hand over the levy 22 00:02:51,980 --> 00:02:54,660 Don't take my food! 23 00:02:56,900 --> 00:02:57,940 You can't take it! 24 00:02:58,060 --> 00:03:00,220 We'll starve to death! 25 00:03:00,300 --> 00:03:03,460 Don't take my food! 26 00:03:14,940 --> 00:03:16,740 Xiao Qin! 27 00:03:29,100 --> 00:03:31,180 Move that boundary stele 28 00:03:31,300 --> 00:03:32,700 to the back of the hut 29 00:04:00,740 --> 00:04:02,020 Look, my Lord 30 00:04:08,620 --> 00:04:09,660 You're a feudal lord 31 00:04:09,740 --> 00:04:12,460 How dare you move the boundary marker! 32 00:04:13,340 --> 00:04:14,060 The world 33 00:04:14,140 --> 00:04:16,500 belongs to my family 34 00:04:16,620 --> 00:04:20,340 You have this land thanks to us 35 00:04:20,460 --> 00:04:23,700 Whatever is bestowed on me 36 00:04:23,780 --> 00:04:24,700 cannot be violated 37 00:04:24,780 --> 00:04:25,500 What do you want? 38 00:04:25,620 --> 00:04:27,460 Tell me 39 00:04:28,300 --> 00:04:30,700 What wrong have these peasants done? 40 00:04:31,980 --> 00:04:34,660 They tried to evade taxes 41 00:04:34,740 --> 00:04:37,580 They deserved what they got 42 00:04:37,700 --> 00:04:39,660 This is my estate 43 00:04:39,780 --> 00:04:42,060 You can't take it by force 44 00:04:42,140 --> 00:04:44,540 and nor slaughter the innocent 45 00:04:45,180 --> 00:04:46,100 My Lord! 46 00:04:48,540 --> 00:04:51,180 You're a lord 47 00:04:51,300 --> 00:04:53,940 and the Emperor's brother 48 00:04:54,060 --> 00:04:58,220 Don't throw it away 49 00:05:00,300 --> 00:05:01,500 What are you saying? 50 00:05:02,740 --> 00:05:07,700 I'll let this one go 51 00:05:07,820 --> 00:05:09,780 Please leave my estate 52 00:05:17,300 --> 00:05:18,100 I don't like your face 53 00:05:24,220 --> 00:05:25,500 Don't move! 54 00:05:25,980 --> 00:05:29,100 My Lord... 55 00:05:43,300 --> 00:05:48,460 Ruan Yi-cheng accused Lord Zhen-guo of murder 56 00:05:48,780 --> 00:05:52,860 Lord Zhen-guo accused Lord Ding-yuan for bullying 57 00:05:52,980 --> 00:05:54,900 They stick to their own story 58 00:05:54,980 --> 00:05:55,700 Minister Cui 59 00:05:55,820 --> 00:05:58,300 Lord Zhen-guo's devilry 60 00:05:58,380 --> 00:06:00,140 is known throughout the land 61 00:06:00,260 --> 00:06:02,540 I know that 62 00:06:02,660 --> 00:06:05,340 But he's the Emperor's brother 63 00:06:05,460 --> 00:06:06,780 We must go easy on him 64 00:06:06,900 --> 00:06:10,820 The prestige of the monarch is at stake 65 00:06:10,940 --> 00:06:13,900 We should let him go 66 00:06:14,020 --> 00:06:17,420 Hang on! He crossed the border to kill 67 00:06:17,540 --> 00:06:20,540 and murder a feudal lord 68 00:06:20,660 --> 00:06:23,220 Such behavior is despicable 69 00:06:23,300 --> 00:06:26,820 How can you forbid Lord Ding-yuan's son 70 00:06:26,940 --> 00:06:31,580 to inherit the title and confiscate his estate? 71 00:06:31,700 --> 00:06:33,300 Such indiscriminate sentence 72 00:06:33,420 --> 00:06:35,140 will never convince the people 73 00:06:36,540 --> 00:06:40,220 Minister Deng 74 00:06:40,300 --> 00:06:42,340 You're disobeying the Emperor 75 00:06:42,460 --> 00:06:45,340 A righteous indignation 76 00:06:45,460 --> 00:06:49,300 may result in killing of your clan 77 00:06:56,620 --> 00:06:58,860 Sir, Ruan Yi-cheng is here to see you 78 00:06:58,940 --> 00:07:04,140 Lord Ding-yuan Zhang Shou-zhen 79 00:07:04,260 --> 00:07:08,060 slaughtered innocent peasants across the border 80 00:07:08,140 --> 00:07:12,940 Lord Zhen-guo tried to intervene 81 00:07:13,060 --> 00:07:18,260 but Zhang Shou-zhen retorted in spite 82 00:07:20,740 --> 00:07:24,260 and was killed by accident 83 00:07:24,380 --> 00:07:27,460 Ruan Yi-cheng fabricated a charge 84 00:07:27,540 --> 00:07:33,500 against Lord Zhen-guo 85 00:07:34,740 --> 00:07:37,420 Lord Ding-yuan has committed a serious crime 86 00:07:37,540 --> 00:07:42,340 His son will lose the title and estate 87 00:07:45,740 --> 00:07:50,260 This is outrageous! 88 00:07:50,380 --> 00:07:53,260 Just because Lord Zhen-guo is the Emperor's brother 89 00:07:53,340 --> 00:07:55,580 But he confounded right from wrong 90 00:07:55,700 --> 00:07:59,740 Please call a meeting to discuss this 91 00:07:59,860 --> 00:08:01,300 The imperial edict has been drafted 92 00:08:01,420 --> 00:08:03,460 Little can be done 93 00:08:03,540 --> 00:08:06,620 The edict is drafted but not issued 94 00:08:06,740 --> 00:08:09,380 I ask a favor from you 95 00:08:09,500 --> 00:08:16,460 Please delay the edict because of its impact 96 00:08:16,580 --> 00:08:20,060 If the people are not convinced 97 00:08:20,140 --> 00:08:21,660 There may be a riot 98 00:08:25,380 --> 00:08:27,700 If you can put it off for a month 99 00:08:27,820 --> 00:08:30,340 I'll hurry back to Wei City 100 00:08:30,460 --> 00:08:35,300 and persuade Lord Ding-yuan's family and followers 101 00:08:40,020 --> 00:08:42,300 I'm glad you understand 102 00:08:42,380 --> 00:08:45,460 I'll give you a month 103 00:08:46,660 --> 00:08:48,340 "Spiritual Tablet of Lord Zhang" 104 00:09:24,820 --> 00:09:28,340 The court is partial to the royal family 105 00:09:28,460 --> 00:09:29,940 The Lord had shown us great kindness 106 00:09:30,060 --> 00:09:31,420 We must avenge him 107 00:09:31,540 --> 00:09:33,900 Yes! 108 00:09:44,660 --> 00:09:47,260 You're men of honor 109 00:09:47,380 --> 00:09:51,700 You must do the right thing 110 00:09:51,820 --> 00:09:57,860 Do not take any reckless action 111 00:10:02,980 --> 00:10:04,740 Please tell us what to do 112 00:10:06,540 --> 00:10:09,820 Lord Zhen-guo will see the Emperor in Zhang-on 113 00:10:09,900 --> 00:10:15,860 He'll turn the truth around 114 00:10:20,540 --> 00:10:26,700 I have a plan! You must be patient 115 00:10:26,780 --> 00:10:29,180 and wait for a chance 116 00:11:17,900 --> 00:11:20,100 You're good, Yu Li-de 117 00:11:20,220 --> 00:11:21,500 Captain Qiu is here to see you 118 00:11:31,860 --> 00:11:33,380 My Lord 119 00:11:36,940 --> 00:11:38,340 What is it? 120 00:11:40,820 --> 00:11:43,300 I heard you're going to Zhang-an 121 00:11:43,380 --> 00:11:44,900 Is it true? 122 00:11:47,900 --> 00:11:49,540 Eunuch Han sent you a letter 123 00:11:51,060 --> 00:11:55,300 Lord Ding-yuan's son cannot inherit the title 124 00:11:55,380 --> 00:11:57,700 his estate will be confiscated 125 00:11:58,060 --> 00:12:01,500 But Cui Yin held the edict 126 00:12:01,620 --> 00:12:05,540 I shall speak to the Emperor 127 00:12:05,660 --> 00:12:08,980 and have Lord Ding-yuan's estate annexed 128 00:12:09,100 --> 00:12:13,580 We understand your wish 129 00:12:13,700 --> 00:12:15,340 but in order to reach Zhang-on 130 00:12:15,460 --> 00:12:17,220 You must pass Lord Ding-yuan's estate 131 00:12:17,300 --> 00:12:20,300 His followers will take revenge 132 00:12:20,420 --> 00:12:27,300 Revenge? Whoever has the audacity 133 00:12:27,420 --> 00:12:29,300 Let him come forward 134 00:12:29,500 --> 00:12:32,740 My Lord has made up his mind 135 00:12:32,860 --> 00:12:37,700 We cannot dissuade him 136 00:12:37,780 --> 00:12:40,180 Please be careful! 137 00:12:41,300 --> 00:12:44,460 Lord Ding-yuan is dead and there's no back-up in court 138 00:12:44,580 --> 00:12:47,500 I doubt if they'll do anything reckless 139 00:12:48,260 --> 00:12:50,260 Ruan Yi-cheng is cunning 140 00:12:50,340 --> 00:12:54,340 It has been 3 days since he came back 141 00:12:55,300 --> 00:12:58,420 It's suspicious that he has taken no action 142 00:13:14,540 --> 00:13:24,100 The glittering sun in the water 143 00:13:24,220 --> 00:13:34,100 A boat sailing down the river 144 00:13:34,180 --> 00:13:44,180 The moon is bright 145 00:13:44,300 --> 00:13:54,180 as a lady's smile 146 00:13:54,300 --> 00:14:04,100 The gentle breeze 147 00:14:04,180 --> 00:14:09,060 makes you forget the time 148 00:14:09,140 --> 00:14:21,060 Do not waste any time 149 00:14:21,140 --> 00:14:22,860 Brother Mu! Mrs. Mu! 150 00:14:22,980 --> 00:14:24,300 Minister Ruan! 151 00:14:25,140 --> 00:14:29,540 You're a hero 152 00:14:29,660 --> 00:14:34,540 but you sound dispirited 153 00:14:36,340 --> 00:14:39,060 With a lovely wife and such scenery 154 00:14:39,140 --> 00:14:41,660 It's impossible to be worked up 155 00:14:54,460 --> 00:14:56,780 The verdict on the recent incident 156 00:14:56,900 --> 00:14:59,260 is obviously partial to Lord Zhen-guo 157 00:15:00,860 --> 00:15:02,460 Brother Mu! 158 00:15:02,540 --> 00:15:04,900 Lord Zhen-guo 159 00:15:05,020 --> 00:15:08,020 intends to annex the estate 160 00:15:08,100 --> 00:15:10,220 The Emperor favors his brother 161 00:15:10,300 --> 00:15:12,740 and will grant him his wish 162 00:15:12,860 --> 00:15:14,860 I have not announced the edict 163 00:15:14,940 --> 00:15:19,140 for any title cancellation whatsoever 164 00:15:19,260 --> 00:15:22,060 The Lord's family and followers 165 00:15:22,140 --> 00:15:26,260 will be reduced to slaves under tyranny 166 00:15:28,740 --> 00:15:31,060 We must assassinate Li Ming 167 00:15:31,140 --> 00:15:33,420 Once he's dead 168 00:15:33,500 --> 00:15:35,740 The Emperor will countermand the edict 169 00:15:35,860 --> 00:15:38,340 and let the young master inherit the estate 170 00:15:38,460 --> 00:15:41,340 Do it outside the estate 171 00:15:41,460 --> 00:15:45,380 Find someone brave and wise 172 00:15:45,700 --> 00:15:50,860 and devise a fool-proof plan 173 00:15:50,980 --> 00:15:55,340 Brother Mu... 174 00:16:03,140 --> 00:16:07,100 All eggs are broken when the nest is overturned 175 00:16:07,180 --> 00:16:09,860 National matters take priority 176 00:16:13,340 --> 00:16:15,300 You're quite right 177 00:16:16,700 --> 00:16:19,100 But I'm recently married 178 00:16:41,180 --> 00:16:42,020 Brother Mu... 179 00:16:42,100 --> 00:16:45,580 Give me time to think 180 00:17:14,140 --> 00:17:16,540 Here he comes, get ready... 181 00:17:16,660 --> 00:17:18,540 Our target is Li Ming 182 00:17:18,660 --> 00:17:19,620 Right! 183 00:17:20,380 --> 00:17:21,460 Where is Sun Mei-zhen and the others? 184 00:17:21,540 --> 00:17:23,420 Where are they? 185 00:17:23,500 --> 00:17:25,540 They're probably too scared to come 186 00:17:25,940 --> 00:17:28,060 No, they're not 187 00:17:28,180 --> 00:17:29,860 There must be an accident 188 00:17:29,940 --> 00:17:31,260 We can't wait any longer 189 00:17:31,340 --> 00:17:33,340 We'll avenge the Lord 190 00:17:33,460 --> 00:17:34,540 Alright! 191 00:17:38,100 --> 00:17:40,660 This land will be mine soon 192 00:17:40,740 --> 00:17:41,980 Yes, my Lord 193 00:18:33,500 --> 00:18:34,700 Get away! 194 00:19:26,540 --> 00:19:27,660 You can't go 195 00:19:27,740 --> 00:19:28,700 Who are you? 196 00:19:28,780 --> 00:19:31,220 Don't get yourselves killed 197 00:19:31,300 --> 00:19:33,460 We must avenge the Lord, we're not afraid! 198 00:19:33,540 --> 00:19:35,060 Get out of the way! 199 00:19:35,140 --> 00:19:36,740 Or we'll kill you 200 00:19:41,300 --> 00:19:44,820 You're too young to die 201 00:19:47,100 --> 00:19:49,900 Fine! Kill me! 202 00:20:22,500 --> 00:20:25,140 You have been warned 203 00:20:25,260 --> 00:20:28,380 You should be more careful 204 00:20:28,500 --> 00:20:31,220 Tang Ji and his gang is up to no good 205 00:20:31,300 --> 00:20:35,100 They should be executed 206 00:20:37,020 --> 00:20:39,020 We're avenging our Lord, what's wrong with it? 207 00:20:39,100 --> 00:20:41,380 You people are paid 208 00:20:41,500 --> 00:20:44,300 but just stood by when the going got tough 209 00:20:44,380 --> 00:20:46,060 You cowards! 210 00:20:48,100 --> 00:20:50,060 Sister Shu-hui married you 211 00:20:50,140 --> 00:20:51,260 because she thought you were a man 212 00:20:51,340 --> 00:20:54,340 But you're despicable 213 00:20:57,900 --> 00:21:02,580 Come forward if you're not afraid to die 214 00:21:25,340 --> 00:21:27,820 Fine! You'll be executed in order 215 00:21:51,700 --> 00:21:53,580 We're not afraid to die 216 00:21:53,700 --> 00:21:56,300 It's a shame we failed to take revenge 217 00:21:56,420 --> 00:21:57,300 Wait! 218 00:21:58,900 --> 00:22:02,100 I admire your courage 219 00:22:08,100 --> 00:22:10,540 Minister Ruan, turn them over to me 220 00:22:11,860 --> 00:22:13,700 They're all yours, Brother Mu 221 00:22:13,780 --> 00:22:14,700 Okay 222 00:22:15,060 --> 00:22:16,460 Please get up! 223 00:22:20,460 --> 00:22:22,100 I beg your pardon 224 00:22:22,220 --> 00:22:24,540 I was just testing your courage 225 00:22:24,660 --> 00:22:26,780 From now on 226 00:22:26,900 --> 00:22:29,300 Consider yourselves executed 227 00:22:29,420 --> 00:22:32,180 Your families will be so notified 228 00:22:32,300 --> 00:22:33,980 As well as everyone else 229 00:22:34,100 --> 00:22:36,740 Our plan must be carried out secretly 230 00:22:36,860 --> 00:22:40,780 I'll be in charge of the plan 231 00:22:40,900 --> 00:22:42,300 Do you all agree? 232 00:22:47,900 --> 00:22:50,740 You look pretty today 233 00:22:50,860 --> 00:22:53,740 We have been married for 6 months 234 00:22:56,140 --> 00:23:00,180 It's today that you appear the prettiest 235 00:23:04,780 --> 00:23:11,540 If I'm away... 236 00:23:11,660 --> 00:23:12,620 But you're here now 237 00:23:12,700 --> 00:23:17,300 I'm just saying... 238 00:23:17,420 --> 00:23:19,740 If I'm away 239 00:23:21,300 --> 00:23:24,180 will you take care of this family? 240 00:23:24,300 --> 00:23:29,380 Why are you... 241 00:23:30,100 --> 00:23:34,300 Nothing! I'm just asking you 242 00:25:07,900 --> 00:25:09,140 Jun-jie! 243 00:25:14,900 --> 00:25:16,220 Jun-jie! 244 00:25:18,340 --> 00:25:19,700 Jun-jie! 245 00:26:44,620 --> 00:26:45,660 Let's go! 246 00:27:24,540 --> 00:27:25,500 Are you even human? 247 00:27:25,620 --> 00:27:27,340 What are you saying? 248 00:27:27,460 --> 00:27:29,340 Quit the act, you vamp 249 00:27:29,460 --> 00:27:31,460 What's wrong with avenging the Lord? 250 00:27:31,540 --> 00:27:34,180 Why must they be executed? 251 00:27:34,500 --> 00:27:35,500 Your husband betrayed his friends 252 00:27:35,580 --> 00:27:37,740 and murdered my husband 253 00:27:39,100 --> 00:27:41,340 Your husband eloped with Sun Mei-zhen 254 00:27:41,460 --> 00:27:45,300 Don't you know? 255 00:27:48,620 --> 00:27:51,500 He was infatuated with a tramp and left you 256 00:27:51,580 --> 00:27:53,980 He's disloyal 257 00:27:55,100 --> 00:27:57,060 Jun-jie is nothing like that 258 00:27:58,500 --> 00:27:59,820 People like her 259 00:27:59,900 --> 00:28:01,100 should not be allowed to stay 260 00:28:01,220 --> 00:28:02,300 Right! 261 00:28:02,420 --> 00:28:12,780 Get out! 262 00:28:23,580 --> 00:28:26,340 "Ding-yuan residence, Zhang-on" 263 00:28:48,140 --> 00:28:49,820 My Lord has left 264 00:28:50,100 --> 00:28:54,820 What? Ruan Yi-cheng is an old fox 265 00:28:54,900 --> 00:28:57,180 He lied about executing the assassins 266 00:28:57,300 --> 00:28:59,140 In fact they're in Zhang-on 267 00:29:03,580 --> 00:29:06,260 Take care... 268 00:29:07,460 --> 00:29:11,140 Take care... 269 00:29:21,500 --> 00:29:25,220 Strange things have happened this year 270 00:29:25,300 --> 00:29:27,580 So many that I've even lost count 271 00:29:27,700 --> 00:29:29,660 Maybe it's the year of the Dog 272 00:29:29,740 --> 00:29:32,460 That explains the robbery 273 00:29:32,540 --> 00:29:34,620 The murderer is rewarded 274 00:29:34,700 --> 00:29:39,100 while the honest fellow suffers 275 00:29:41,060 --> 00:29:44,660 Please excuse me, it's my fault 276 00:29:44,740 --> 00:29:46,380 lvory does not come out of a dog's mouth 277 00:29:46,500 --> 00:29:48,900 I feel bad about this 278 00:29:49,020 --> 00:29:51,540 not being able to tell the truth 279 00:29:51,660 --> 00:29:53,820 I'll be on my way after these few lines 280 00:29:53,900 --> 00:29:57,620 and get out of your way 281 00:29:57,700 --> 00:30:05,660 Flowers bloom in the spring breeze 282 00:30:05,780 --> 00:30:14,140 I prosper because of the flowers 283 00:30:14,260 --> 00:30:22,820 Flowers destroyed by the autumn rain 284 00:30:22,900 --> 00:30:31,540 As the breeze blows downhill 285 00:30:35,860 --> 00:30:40,220 Drink up! 286 00:30:51,820 --> 00:30:56,060 Come here! 287 00:30:56,140 --> 00:30:59,900 Let's all go to bed... 288 00:31:12,860 --> 00:31:13,780 Let's go! 289 00:31:20,100 --> 00:31:21,380 I'm not drunk! 290 00:31:23,140 --> 00:31:27,260 Wait, my Lord 291 00:32:18,820 --> 00:32:19,500 My Lord! 292 00:32:19,620 --> 00:32:20,860 What are you doing here? 293 00:32:20,940 --> 00:32:22,100 Please hurry back home! 294 00:32:22,220 --> 00:32:24,060 This place is full of assassins! 295 00:32:24,900 --> 00:32:26,060 My Lord, excuse me 296 00:32:51,020 --> 00:32:52,500 Captain Qiu! 297 00:32:54,460 --> 00:32:55,900 Nice to meet you! 298 00:32:58,900 --> 00:33:02,700 You're here on business? 299 00:33:02,820 --> 00:33:05,980 I'm free to come, just like you 300 00:33:09,820 --> 00:33:11,220 Well said! 301 00:33:14,060 --> 00:33:15,020 Pardon me 302 00:33:15,540 --> 00:33:18,500 Zhang-on is the capital 303 00:33:18,620 --> 00:33:20,460 Be careful! 304 00:33:20,900 --> 00:33:24,460 I will, thanks for the advice 305 00:33:28,500 --> 00:33:29,780 I'll see you 306 00:33:39,060 --> 00:33:40,580 There's an ambush by the bridge 307 00:33:40,700 --> 00:33:42,100 There're followers outside Tong-ta Gate 308 00:33:42,180 --> 00:33:44,620 Then we got rid of those followers 309 00:33:46,460 --> 00:33:48,620 Today we came pretty close! 310 00:33:48,700 --> 00:33:50,620 Qiu Zhang-sheng is incredible 311 00:33:50,700 --> 00:33:53,100 If you didn't stop us 312 00:33:53,220 --> 00:33:55,180 we'd hardly stand a 50% chance 313 00:33:56,940 --> 00:33:58,780 You're right 314 00:33:58,900 --> 00:34:01,820 We just have 50% chance 315 00:34:01,900 --> 00:34:04,460 If we fail 316 00:34:04,580 --> 00:34:08,300 How do we face people from Wei City? 317 00:34:09,980 --> 00:34:11,940 What now? 318 00:34:25,900 --> 00:34:27,620 Stop arguing! 319 00:34:28,860 --> 00:34:30,100 Who are you? 320 00:34:37,420 --> 00:34:41,180 Pay me the rent! 321 00:34:42,740 --> 00:34:45,140 This shabby temple is my home 322 00:34:48,580 --> 00:34:51,380 How can you make such a racket? 323 00:34:55,380 --> 00:34:58,060 You know that Lord Zhen-guo 324 00:34:58,140 --> 00:35:01,340 is the Emperor's brother 325 00:35:01,900 --> 00:35:03,180 How dare you assassinate him? 326 00:35:03,300 --> 00:35:05,700 You're not afraid to die? 327 00:35:32,660 --> 00:35:35,460 I'll handle those down there 328 00:36:27,140 --> 00:36:29,620 Can I join you? 329 00:36:29,740 --> 00:36:31,340 Why? 330 00:36:33,300 --> 00:36:38,220 It's personal. I want to kill him 331 00:36:54,340 --> 00:36:55,300 Sister! 332 00:36:59,380 --> 00:37:00,380 Wen-tong! 333 00:37:00,500 --> 00:37:02,500 When did you arrive? 334 00:37:02,980 --> 00:37:05,020 A few days ago! 335 00:37:05,300 --> 00:37:07,660 I didn't want to involve you 336 00:37:11,300 --> 00:37:16,340 I don't believe it 337 00:37:16,460 --> 00:37:18,020 Everyone knows 338 00:37:18,100 --> 00:37:19,820 except you 339 00:37:21,340 --> 00:37:23,460 Jun-jie is not like that 340 00:37:23,580 --> 00:37:26,260 Don't defend him. He played you for a fool 341 00:37:26,340 --> 00:37:28,180 Everyone is saying the same thing 342 00:37:28,300 --> 00:37:29,940 Someone saw him... 343 00:37:30,060 --> 00:37:32,140 Say no more 344 00:37:38,020 --> 00:37:41,540 Get some rest, I have work to do 345 00:37:41,660 --> 00:37:43,700 I'll bring you some food 346 00:37:44,540 --> 00:37:47,500 Zhang-on is famous for biscuits 347 00:37:47,580 --> 00:37:50,100 I'll bring you some later 348 00:38:17,900 --> 00:38:19,460 Thanks for your work 349 00:38:19,980 --> 00:38:22,860 I notified them the venue for our next meeting 350 00:38:26,740 --> 00:38:27,580 Brother Tian said 351 00:38:27,700 --> 00:38:30,340 Lord Zhen-guo has seen the Emperor 352 00:38:30,900 --> 00:38:34,260 He visits Qing-yun brothel each day 353 00:38:34,340 --> 00:38:37,140 and he's bringing fewer guards 354 00:38:38,020 --> 00:38:39,660 Fewer guards? 355 00:38:44,260 --> 00:38:46,820 That's a trap 356 00:38:46,900 --> 00:38:48,060 Tell them not to fall for it 357 00:38:48,140 --> 00:38:50,180 Brother Tian said you call the shots 358 00:38:50,300 --> 00:38:52,140 Don't worry 359 00:38:55,420 --> 00:39:00,820 I'll bring you some wine 360 00:39:01,900 --> 00:39:04,660 Thanks for looking after me 361 00:39:06,180 --> 00:39:08,020 I'll cook something for you 362 00:39:29,500 --> 00:39:30,580 You... 363 00:39:34,300 --> 00:39:35,700 Wen-tong! 364 00:39:36,900 --> 00:39:38,020 Please sit down 365 00:39:40,100 --> 00:39:41,900 You grew up with Mei-zhen 366 00:39:42,020 --> 00:39:44,500 You should have a good chat 367 00:39:44,620 --> 00:39:47,660 There's nothing to chat about 368 00:39:47,780 --> 00:39:49,260 How can you do this to my sister? 369 00:39:51,700 --> 00:39:54,900 The Lord is murdered and Wei City is in danger 370 00:39:55,020 --> 00:39:56,460 You're too much! 371 00:39:57,020 --> 00:40:00,460 You have no shame! 372 00:40:02,740 --> 00:40:03,700 Wen-tong! 373 00:40:03,780 --> 00:40:06,580 Let him go! He's too insensible 374 00:40:20,500 --> 00:40:21,780 Sister! 375 00:40:25,580 --> 00:40:27,180 Where have you been? 376 00:40:30,180 --> 00:40:35,420 I went for a walk, I needed to think 377 00:40:36,020 --> 00:40:37,940 He must have a reason 378 00:40:38,060 --> 00:40:39,140 Reason? 379 00:40:39,260 --> 00:40:41,420 Don't lie to yourself 380 00:40:41,500 --> 00:40:43,140 No, he won't... 381 00:40:43,260 --> 00:40:45,420 I saw them with my own eyes 382 00:40:56,620 --> 00:41:00,020 Take this letter to Qing-dao Street 383 00:41:01,500 --> 00:41:02,740 What for? 384 00:41:06,220 --> 00:41:08,380 That's where he lives 385 00:41:08,500 --> 00:41:11,660 Him... 386 00:41:11,780 --> 00:41:15,700 Him and... 387 00:41:23,100 --> 00:41:23,740 Wen-tong! 388 00:41:23,860 --> 00:41:25,060 I'll be right back 389 00:41:27,780 --> 00:41:29,220 Wen-tong! 390 00:41:47,780 --> 00:41:51,260 You have no shame! 391 00:42:04,300 --> 00:42:06,220 Shu-hui, when did you arrive? 392 00:42:08,700 --> 00:42:09,740 Shu-hui 393 00:42:18,900 --> 00:42:20,260 When did you arrive? 394 00:42:38,340 --> 00:42:39,660 Shu-hui! 395 00:42:42,580 --> 00:42:43,980 Shu-hui! 396 00:42:59,380 --> 00:43:03,900 I intend to kill Lord Zhen-guo at the brothel 397 00:43:04,020 --> 00:43:08,740 To avenge my Lord 398 00:43:08,860 --> 00:43:14,580 I want to be like Jing-ke 399 00:43:14,700 --> 00:43:18,140 I probably won't come back alive 400 00:44:30,820 --> 00:44:32,460 Tell me your name 401 00:44:32,540 --> 00:44:34,620 and your accomplices 402 00:44:34,700 --> 00:44:36,780 I can spare you 403 00:44:37,300 --> 00:44:41,300 I work alone 404 00:44:42,500 --> 00:44:43,940 Those who were allegedly executed by Mu Jun-jie 405 00:44:44,060 --> 00:44:46,260 Where are they? 406 00:44:59,980 --> 00:45:00,900 Stop! 407 00:45:02,460 --> 00:45:04,980 I'll let you go if you tell me 408 00:45:06,460 --> 00:45:08,060 I don't know 409 00:45:21,980 --> 00:45:24,980 I misjudged you, Jun-jie 410 00:45:25,100 --> 00:45:28,980 You're a hero 411 00:45:30,260 --> 00:45:33,180 You probably won't confess 412 00:45:33,700 --> 00:45:35,900 He's one of the assassins 413 00:45:36,020 --> 00:45:39,300 I still have use for him 414 00:45:39,420 --> 00:45:40,340 Lock him up 415 00:45:40,460 --> 00:45:41,300 Yes, sir 416 00:45:43,900 --> 00:45:45,020 My Lord 417 00:46:01,300 --> 00:46:02,260 It's him? 418 00:46:02,340 --> 00:46:03,420 Yes! 419 00:46:16,900 --> 00:46:20,340 You have a lot of nerve 420 00:46:20,460 --> 00:46:21,660 You're asking for trouble! 421 00:46:22,780 --> 00:46:24,900 Li Ming 422 00:46:25,020 --> 00:46:26,740 Your guilt is unforgivable 423 00:46:26,860 --> 00:46:27,940 My Lord! 424 00:46:31,300 --> 00:46:32,700 Jun-jie! 425 00:46:53,980 --> 00:46:55,140 Jun-jie! 426 00:47:02,700 --> 00:47:04,540 Any news of Wen-tong? 427 00:47:07,180 --> 00:47:12,740 Shu-wei, he... 428 00:47:20,300 --> 00:47:21,700 He's... 429 00:48:04,580 --> 00:48:07,180 Minister Ruan wishes to see you, come with me 430 00:48:07,300 --> 00:48:08,260 What is it? 431 00:48:08,380 --> 00:48:12,180 Li Ming is leaving tomorrow 432 00:48:17,340 --> 00:48:19,780 Take care! 433 00:48:46,900 --> 00:48:52,180 Wen-tong means well, but he spoiled the plan 434 00:48:52,300 --> 00:48:54,940 Li Ming won't let it rest 435 00:48:55,060 --> 00:49:01,020 he'll pursue the matter 436 00:49:01,500 --> 00:49:04,900 We must speed up the plan 437 00:49:06,740 --> 00:49:10,700 Zhang-on is heavily guarded 438 00:49:13,460 --> 00:49:16,740 We must pick another place 439 00:49:16,860 --> 00:49:20,260 Somewhere deserted on his way back 440 00:49:20,900 --> 00:49:25,420 Normally 441 00:49:25,500 --> 00:49:27,180 he'd take Xian-yun Road 442 00:49:27,300 --> 00:49:29,740 But the road cuts through the Lord's estate 443 00:49:29,860 --> 00:49:31,660 Li Ming may be arrogant 444 00:49:31,740 --> 00:49:33,700 but he knows that his life is in danger 445 00:49:33,780 --> 00:49:37,140 I don't think he'll take the chance 446 00:49:37,260 --> 00:49:41,460 He'll take Gu-he Road or Bei-he Road 447 00:49:41,580 --> 00:49:45,300 Both roads cut through Tu-long town 448 00:49:46,660 --> 00:49:47,780 I have instructed the others 449 00:49:47,900 --> 00:49:49,660 to take action tonight 450 00:49:49,780 --> 00:49:52,300 But Qiu Zhang-sheng is crafty 451 00:49:52,420 --> 00:49:54,060 He announced the date of departure on purpose 452 00:49:54,180 --> 00:49:56,060 Maybe they'll leave tonight 453 00:49:56,140 --> 00:49:58,060 I believe you're right 454 00:50:18,140 --> 00:50:20,980 You're Mu Jun-jie's wife? 455 00:50:21,100 --> 00:50:22,340 Yes 456 00:50:35,260 --> 00:50:37,700 Where is Mu Jun-jie? 457 00:50:37,820 --> 00:50:38,660 I don't know 458 00:50:38,740 --> 00:50:40,140 Of course you do 459 00:50:45,420 --> 00:50:52,060 I'll make her talk! Get out! 460 00:50:55,940 --> 00:50:58,420 She's married, my Lord 461 00:50:58,500 --> 00:51:01,380 Shut up and get out! 462 00:51:01,700 --> 00:51:03,620 No, my Lord 463 00:51:05,540 --> 00:51:07,540 How dare you disobey me? 464 00:51:16,060 --> 00:51:18,580 Hold her hostage and wait for Mu Jun-jie 465 00:51:19,100 --> 00:51:20,820 Don't hurt her 466 00:52:22,180 --> 00:52:23,340 Shu-hui 467 00:54:32,660 --> 00:54:33,620 Move aside! 468 00:55:11,340 --> 00:55:13,540 What's the matter with you? 469 00:55:51,460 --> 00:55:54,020 Is she your wife? 470 00:55:54,100 --> 00:55:55,300 Yes 471 00:55:56,220 --> 00:55:59,220 My wife met with the same fate 472 00:55:59,340 --> 00:55:59,980 Hurry and leave 473 00:56:00,100 --> 00:56:01,500 You have more important things to do 474 00:56:20,540 --> 00:56:21,420 My Lord 475 00:56:21,500 --> 00:56:22,540 Lord Zhen-guo 476 00:56:23,780 --> 00:56:27,180 Lord Ding-yuan's men tried to kill me 477 00:56:31,940 --> 00:56:34,660 Do you know about this? 478 00:56:38,900 --> 00:56:44,300 You held the imperial edict 479 00:56:45,700 --> 00:56:47,060 How dare you! 480 00:56:47,140 --> 00:56:51,580 My Lord, Minister Cui did it for your own good 481 00:56:51,700 --> 00:56:55,300 The edict may evoke a rebellion 482 00:56:55,420 --> 00:56:57,180 Now that it's over 483 00:56:57,300 --> 00:57:01,020 I'll issue it right away 484 00:57:04,340 --> 00:57:05,740 Thank you 485 00:57:22,620 --> 00:57:25,940 The Lord is young and impetuous 486 00:57:26,060 --> 00:57:30,380 Please bear with him 487 00:57:32,860 --> 00:57:35,740 Lord Zhen-guo is leaving tonight 488 00:57:35,860 --> 00:57:39,220 He'll reach the estate in one day 489 00:57:39,300 --> 00:57:42,220 And as to the matter of revoking Lord Ding-yuan's title 490 00:57:42,300 --> 00:57:45,140 Please issue it after his departure 491 00:57:45,500 --> 00:57:47,580 I'll take care of it 492 00:57:50,580 --> 00:57:51,980 Minister Cui 493 00:57:52,100 --> 00:57:53,100 Captain Qiu! 494 00:57:54,340 --> 00:57:59,140 Lord Ding-yuan's residence has many guards 495 00:57:59,260 --> 00:58:03,220 Even if one of them is out of line, 496 00:58:03,340 --> 00:58:05,940 we can let it go 497 00:58:07,020 --> 00:58:10,060 The Emperor is upset about 498 00:58:10,180 --> 00:58:13,020 his brother's unauthorized visit to Zhang-on 499 00:58:13,100 --> 00:58:15,500 About the assassination attempt 500 00:58:15,620 --> 00:58:16,540 I'm willing to let it go 501 00:58:16,660 --> 00:58:18,620 Minister Cui, you mean... 502 00:58:21,380 --> 00:58:24,460 The court ministers are wise 503 00:58:24,580 --> 00:58:30,260 and knew of Lord Zhen-guo's notoriety 504 00:58:30,340 --> 00:58:31,700 That's true 505 00:58:32,660 --> 00:58:36,260 Justice was upheld at today's meeting 506 00:58:36,340 --> 00:58:39,660 The announcement will be made tomorrow 507 00:58:41,980 --> 00:58:44,780 Go home and wait for the good news 508 00:58:44,900 --> 00:58:48,420 Can the young Lord inherit the title? 509 00:58:48,500 --> 00:58:52,060 Just wait for the news 510 00:58:52,980 --> 00:58:54,180 Minister Cui 511 00:58:56,780 --> 00:58:59,060 Be careful! 512 00:58:59,140 --> 00:59:01,660 Don't start with Lord Zhen-guo again 513 01:00:03,900 --> 01:00:06,780 Captain Qiu, how can my Lord 514 01:00:06,900 --> 01:00:09,740 leave Zhang-on in the middle of the night? 515 01:00:09,860 --> 01:00:12,980 We should abide by the original schedule 516 01:00:14,980 --> 01:00:16,220 Let me talk to him 517 01:00:18,460 --> 01:00:20,540 "Ding-yuan residence, Zhang-on" 518 01:00:27,020 --> 01:00:28,580 Minister Ruan... 519 01:00:28,700 --> 01:00:29,140 What is it? 520 01:00:29,260 --> 01:00:30,500 Lord Zhen-guo left early: 521 01:00:30,620 --> 01:00:32,700 He left in the dead of night 522 01:00:32,820 --> 01:00:33,700 Indeed... 523 01:00:33,780 --> 01:00:34,860 What shall we do? 524 01:00:34,980 --> 01:00:36,380 We must do something 525 01:00:36,500 --> 01:00:39,460 Or Mu Jun-jie will assassinate him 526 01:00:42,500 --> 01:00:45,060 What's going on? 527 01:00:45,180 --> 01:00:48,700 What is Cui Yin doing? 528 01:00:48,820 --> 01:00:52,100 Why did Qiu Zhang-sheng leave early? 529 01:01:01,020 --> 01:01:01,860 Stop! 530 01:01:06,060 --> 01:01:08,180 My Lord wishes to rest 531 01:01:10,020 --> 01:01:12,580 At a critical time like this, don't listen to him 532 01:01:12,700 --> 01:01:13,660 Qiu Zhang-sheng! 533 01:01:13,780 --> 01:01:14,780 Yes 534 01:01:17,940 --> 01:01:19,420 My Lord 535 01:01:19,820 --> 01:01:21,740 You should know your place 536 01:01:21,860 --> 01:01:25,300 Ruan Yi-cheng is cunning 537 01:01:25,380 --> 01:01:26,980 and Mu Jun-jie is an excellent swordsman 538 01:01:27,100 --> 01:01:29,260 We should play it safe 539 01:01:31,100 --> 01:01:31,740 Go! 540 01:01:32,180 --> 01:01:33,260 Go! 541 01:01:42,220 --> 01:01:42,700 Brother Mu! 542 01:01:42,780 --> 01:01:44,900 Li Ming has arrived in Tu-long town 543 01:01:45,300 --> 01:01:47,980 We'll act according to plan 544 01:02:50,060 --> 01:02:50,900 Brother Mu! 545 01:02:51,020 --> 01:02:51,740 Brother Tang! 546 01:02:51,860 --> 01:02:54,060 Minister Ruan orders you to abort the plan 547 01:02:56,300 --> 01:02:57,100 He said: 548 01:02:57,220 --> 01:02:58,860 In order to clear the Lord's family 549 01:02:58,980 --> 01:03:01,060 and keep his title and estate 550 01:03:02,180 --> 01:03:03,460 We must abort the plan 551 01:03:37,420 --> 01:03:38,740 Don't act rashly 552 01:03:38,860 --> 01:03:39,700 Why? 553 01:03:39,820 --> 01:03:40,980 Don't move or I'll kill you 554 01:03:51,740 --> 01:03:55,060 An attempt to assassinate Lord Zhen-guo 555 01:03:55,180 --> 01:03:58,820 is illegal and unforgivable 556 01:03:58,900 --> 01:04:01,060 His title is revoked and 557 01:04:01,180 --> 01:04:03,940 his estate confiscated: 558 01:04:04,060 --> 01:04:06,820 The family is banished to Lu-long 559 01:04:06,900 --> 01:04:11,100 Ruan Yi-cheng is dismissed from office 560 01:04:11,220 --> 01:04:12,060 That'll be all 561 01:04:12,180 --> 01:04:13,460 My respects to His Majesty 562 01:04:17,500 --> 01:04:20,660 Does Minister Cui know about this? 563 01:04:20,740 --> 01:04:24,060 He approved it yesterday 564 01:04:25,940 --> 01:04:27,540 Yesterday? 565 01:04:37,620 --> 01:04:45,500 Cui Yin, you bastard! 566 01:05:07,740 --> 01:05:10,180 There's no shelter nearby 567 01:05:10,300 --> 01:05:12,700 We must reach Gan-lu river before it rains 568 01:05:12,820 --> 01:05:15,220 Hurry! 569 01:05:19,300 --> 01:05:21,580 Why did we abort the plan? 570 01:05:22,500 --> 01:05:24,700 That's a waste of our effort 571 01:05:24,820 --> 01:05:27,180 and moreover, your wife died in vain 572 01:05:27,740 --> 01:05:31,380 I thought she went home! 573 01:05:31,500 --> 01:05:32,820 She... 574 01:05:48,020 --> 01:05:50,780 Minister Ruan! 575 01:05:55,620 --> 01:05:59,980 Cui Yin lied to me 576 01:06:00,100 --> 01:06:03,580 They revoked the Lord's title 577 01:06:06,500 --> 01:06:08,380 Minister Ruan! 578 01:06:08,780 --> 01:06:13,860 Only in death can I repay the Lord 579 01:06:14,780 --> 01:06:17,060 Gentlemen... 580 01:06:22,700 --> 01:06:23,820 Minister! 581 01:06:28,940 --> 01:06:36,780 I'm counting on you for the rest 582 01:06:37,100 --> 01:06:40,100 Minister Ruan! 583 01:06:45,100 --> 01:06:48,820 We must avenge him 584 01:06:48,900 --> 01:06:50,180 We swear to kill Li Ming 585 01:06:50,300 --> 01:06:51,340 and avenge my Lord 586 01:06:51,460 --> 01:06:53,820 We'll avenge sister Shu-hui and Wen-tong 587 01:07:02,100 --> 01:07:04,860 Gan-lu river is up ahead 588 01:07:04,940 --> 01:07:06,180 Let's go! 589 01:08:10,700 --> 01:08:11,460 Stop! 590 01:08:12,580 --> 01:08:14,500 We better hurry, my Lord 591 01:08:14,580 --> 01:08:17,100 Mind your own business! Follow me! 592 01:09:22,420 --> 01:09:23,580 Who are you? 593 01:09:52,100 --> 01:09:53,940 Arrest the assassins! 594 01:10:00,300 --> 01:10:01,220 My Lord! 595 01:10:29,380 --> 01:10:31,260 Please take the back door! 596 01:10:51,860 --> 01:10:53,420 Hurry, my Lord! 597 01:11:01,460 --> 01:11:02,500 Mu Jun-jie! 598 01:11:04,740 --> 01:11:08,180 Li Ming, consider yourself dead today! 599 01:11:08,900 --> 01:11:10,540 We must hurry, my Lord!