1 00:00:30,042 --> 00:00:32,958 "SONG CRIMINAL CODE" 2 00:00:33,333 --> 00:00:35,000 ADULTERY AND RAPE ARE PUNISHABLE BY 18 MONTHS OF PENAL SERVITUDE 3 00:00:35,125 --> 00:00:36,500 IF INJURY OCCURS, THE PENALTY IS INCREASED BY ONE DEGREE 4 00:00:36,583 --> 00:00:38,292 ATTEMPTED THEFT IS PUNISHABLE BY 50 LASHES WITH THE CANE 5 00:00:38,292 --> 00:00:40,625 DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT STOLEN, THE PUNISHMENT MAY RANGE 6 00:00:40,625 --> 00:00:42,375 FROM LASHINGS TO EXILE WITH HARD LABOR 7 00:00:42,500 --> 00:00:45,417 THOSE WHO PRIVATELY MINT COINS SHALL BE PUNISHED TO EXILE 8 00:00:45,542 --> 00:00:47,583 OFFICIALS WHO ACCEPT BRIBES AND PERVERT THE LAW ARE PUNISHED TO A CANING 9 00:00:48,417 --> 00:00:50,500 CONSPIRACY TO MURDER A GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL OR SUPERIOR IS PUNISHED BY EXILE 10 00:00:50,583 --> 00:00:52,083 IF THE VICTIM IS INJURED, THE SENTENCE IS EXECUTION BY HANGING 11 00:00:52,167 --> 00:00:53,833 IF THE VICTIM IS KILLED, THE SENTENCE IS EXECUTION BY BEHEADING 12 00:00:53,958 --> 00:00:57,417 FOR OFFICIALS WHO EMBEZZLE OR STEAL FROM THOSE UNDER THEIR SUPERVISION, 13 00:00:57,542 --> 00:00:59,583 THE PENALTY IS THAT FOR ORDINARY THEFT INCREASED BY TWO DEGREES 14 00:00:59,708 --> 00:01:01,375 AT SUFFICIENT AMOUNTS, THE PENALTY IS DEATH BY HANGING 15 00:01:01,500 --> 00:01:05,000 THOSE WHO COMMIT MURDER SHALL BE BEHEADED 16 00:01:05,125 --> 00:01:08,417 THOSE WHO KILL INTENTIONALLY OR WITH A BLADE SHALL BE HANGED 17 00:01:08,542 --> 00:01:09,958 IF A WEAPON IS USED, REGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCES, 18 00:01:10,083 --> 00:01:11,583 IT SHALL BE TREATED AS MURDER WITH INTENT 19 00:01:24,083 --> 00:01:25,000 The officials have arrived. 20 00:01:25,125 --> 00:01:26,083 And what difference does it make? 21 00:01:26,167 --> 00:01:27,583 Her life is ruined anyway. 22 00:01:28,500 --> 00:01:30,583 Getting involved with that scoundrel, she could only consider herself unlucky. 23 00:01:30,708 --> 00:01:32,375 Since you care about her, why don't you help her? 24 00:01:32,500 --> 00:01:33,542 Isn't he just a constable? 25 00:01:44,917 --> 00:01:46,500 Who did this to her? 26 00:01:46,583 --> 00:01:48,125 The scoundrel from the coffin shop. 27 00:01:50,792 --> 00:01:53,542 Every woman here has been ruined by him. 28 00:01:53,958 --> 00:01:54,917 This time, 29 00:01:54,958 --> 00:01:57,500 can we expect justice? 30 00:02:00,750 --> 00:02:02,125 With witnesses and evidence, 31 00:02:02,542 --> 00:02:03,583 he can't escape. 32 00:02:21,958 --> 00:02:23,125 I'm tired. 33 00:02:23,625 --> 00:02:24,917 I'm not running anymore. 34 00:02:25,000 --> 00:02:26,333 Chasing at my heels, 35 00:02:26,417 --> 00:02:27,625 like a dog. 36 00:02:31,833 --> 00:02:33,125 Now it's your turn to run. 37 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,958 Son of a bitch. 38 00:02:38,083 --> 00:02:39,208 Constable dog. 39 00:02:40,292 --> 00:02:41,083 Dog... 40 00:03:45,583 --> 00:03:46,833 Let me go! 41 00:03:47,958 --> 00:03:49,125 Let me go! 42 00:03:55,000 --> 00:03:56,000 Don't let him escape! 43 00:03:56,125 --> 00:03:57,625 - Catch him! - Catch him! 44 00:03:57,750 --> 00:03:58,833 What are you doing? 45 00:04:00,333 --> 00:04:01,375 What are you doing? 46 00:04:01,500 --> 00:04:02,375 Catch him! 47 00:04:02,500 --> 00:04:03,292 I work for the government. 48 00:04:03,375 --> 00:04:04,833 Who would believe that? 49 00:04:04,958 --> 00:04:06,792 - I work for the government! - We can't let him take him away! 50 00:04:06,917 --> 00:04:07,792 I work for the government! 51 00:04:07,917 --> 00:04:08,917 What are you doing?! 52 00:04:09,000 --> 00:04:10,000 What are you doing?! 53 00:04:15,917 --> 00:04:17,083 My lord, 54 00:04:17,792 --> 00:04:19,958 it's late and chilly. 55 00:04:20,042 --> 00:04:21,792 Our humble shop has prepared some hot tea 56 00:04:21,917 --> 00:04:23,042 for you to warm up. 57 00:04:34,917 --> 00:04:35,792 I see. 58 00:04:35,917 --> 00:04:38,333 Your son can stay here first. 59 00:04:38,417 --> 00:04:39,500 Let's wait 60 00:04:40,417 --> 00:04:41,958 until the case is cleared up. 61 00:04:43,042 --> 00:04:44,000 Sir, 62 00:04:45,417 --> 00:04:46,750 this isn't in accordance with the rules. 63 00:04:48,333 --> 00:04:49,167 Rules? 64 00:04:50,583 --> 00:04:51,375 What rules? 65 00:04:51,500 --> 00:04:53,917 He has been accused of rape and assault by the people. 66 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:56,583 According to the law, the suspect should be arrested and detained. 67 00:04:58,042 --> 00:04:59,125 Do I need you to teach me 68 00:05:00,042 --> 00:05:01,708 how to handle a case? 69 00:05:03,750 --> 00:05:04,542 Sir, 70 00:05:05,625 --> 00:05:06,917 I'll bring the witnesses right now. 71 00:05:08,292 --> 00:05:10,375 That courtesan wants an explanation. 72 00:05:13,917 --> 00:05:15,542 Isn't this an explanation? 73 00:05:28,125 --> 00:05:30,292 He really thinks too highly of himself. 74 00:05:37,125 --> 00:05:37,917 Get out. 75 00:05:39,167 --> 00:05:40,417 Get out! 76 00:05:48,833 --> 00:05:50,000 My name is Xue Buyi. 77 00:05:50,125 --> 00:05:51,333 I'm a constable. 78 00:05:52,083 --> 00:05:53,375 I've been on duty for ten years, 79 00:05:54,542 --> 00:05:56,000 and I've been a coward for ten years. 80 00:06:01,708 --> 00:06:06,125 NOODLES 81 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:09,833 Here. 82 00:06:09,958 --> 00:06:11,000 Erniang, let me help you. 83 00:06:11,125 --> 00:06:12,292 You're here early today. 84 00:06:21,208 --> 00:06:22,000 VINEGAR 85 00:06:24,042 --> 00:06:25,250 You're always eating plain noodles. 86 00:06:25,458 --> 00:06:26,958 Today, I made something different. 87 00:06:26,958 --> 00:06:28,292 Do you want to try it? 88 00:06:31,917 --> 00:06:33,125 I'm not used to anything else. 89 00:06:35,333 --> 00:06:37,292 It's Bianliang style, the taste of your hometown. 90 00:06:43,292 --> 00:06:44,292 Erniang. 91 00:06:47,375 --> 00:06:49,917 NOODLES 92 00:06:51,042 --> 00:06:51,833 Landowner Wei, 93 00:06:53,583 --> 00:06:55,000 here is the rent for you. 94 00:06:55,125 --> 00:06:56,625 I'll move out in a few days. 95 00:07:00,083 --> 00:07:01,250 Don't do it. 96 00:07:01,667 --> 00:07:04,167 Where else can you go without this noodle stand? 97 00:07:04,792 --> 00:07:06,333 Your rent is too high. 98 00:07:06,333 --> 00:07:07,625 I can't afford it. 99 00:07:09,042 --> 00:07:11,083 It's not that I want to make it difficult for you. 100 00:07:12,083 --> 00:07:13,542 I truly care about you. 101 00:07:13,958 --> 00:07:15,375 Look at your hands. 102 00:07:15,375 --> 00:07:16,708 They're all calloused. 103 00:07:16,708 --> 00:07:18,625 Wouldn't it be better to live a good life with me? 104 00:07:18,625 --> 00:07:19,958 You'd be much better off with... 105 00:07:25,208 --> 00:07:26,708 You want to stand up for her? 106 00:07:26,708 --> 00:07:27,667 Sure. 107 00:07:27,875 --> 00:07:28,833 You... 108 00:07:29,000 --> 00:07:32,125 can pay Erniang's rent for the next few months. 109 00:07:32,750 --> 00:07:34,417 - How much? - Ten taels a month. 110 00:07:34,542 --> 00:07:35,917 Give me three months' worth first. 111 00:07:43,625 --> 00:07:44,417 Don't pick them up. 112 00:07:44,583 --> 00:07:46,375 Don't say I didn't give you a chance. 113 00:07:47,542 --> 00:07:48,417 That soy sauce. 114 00:07:48,542 --> 00:07:50,208 For every flask you drink, I'll subtract a tael of silver. 115 00:07:50,833 --> 00:07:52,542 This is none of your business. Leave. 116 00:07:53,417 --> 00:07:54,208 Please. 117 00:07:58,125 --> 00:08:00,042 SOY SAUCE 118 00:08:18,042 --> 00:08:18,917 SOY SAUCE 119 00:08:20,208 --> 00:08:21,417 Cut it out! 120 00:08:21,500 --> 00:08:23,292 It's not like I have to stay here! 121 00:08:25,542 --> 00:08:27,000 If you don't have the ability, 122 00:08:27,125 --> 00:08:28,750 don't show off. 123 00:08:29,417 --> 00:08:32,125 In the end, you still have to rely on Erniang. 124 00:08:41,792 --> 00:08:43,042 Don't take it to heart. 125 00:08:44,917 --> 00:08:46,625 I may be useless. 126 00:08:47,083 --> 00:08:48,417 But at least, 127 00:08:48,542 --> 00:08:50,375 I want to keep this stand for Erniang. 128 00:08:51,083 --> 00:08:52,125 Even if... 129 00:08:56,750 --> 00:08:57,542 Excellent! 130 00:08:57,625 --> 00:08:58,500 Lord Zhang is impressive! 131 00:08:58,583 --> 00:08:59,833 Great footwork! 132 00:09:00,542 --> 00:09:01,958 - Let's play another round! - Come on! 133 00:09:02,375 --> 00:09:03,375 Keep going! 134 00:09:08,417 --> 00:09:09,708 Come on, sir! 135 00:09:15,917 --> 00:09:17,000 Good! 136 00:09:23,042 --> 00:09:24,042 Good-for-nothings. 137 00:09:26,208 --> 00:09:27,750 Lord Zhang, have some water. 138 00:09:27,833 --> 00:09:28,708 Sir, look. 139 00:09:41,417 --> 00:09:42,417 Here. 140 00:09:42,542 --> 00:09:43,333 Good! 141 00:09:44,583 --> 00:09:45,708 Lord Zhang, fantastic! 142 00:09:51,708 --> 00:09:52,542 Good! 143 00:09:53,583 --> 00:09:54,542 Excellent! 144 00:09:59,833 --> 00:10:01,792 Tell me, what do you want from me? 145 00:10:07,083 --> 00:10:08,125 I want 146 00:10:08,917 --> 00:10:11,375 to ask you to assign me a good job. 147 00:10:15,208 --> 00:10:16,542 You've come to your senses. 148 00:10:18,542 --> 00:10:20,125 I just want to earn some silver. 149 00:10:26,833 --> 00:10:27,958 Wait for my word. 150 00:10:32,125 --> 00:10:33,167 Take it to be washed. 151 00:10:42,917 --> 00:10:45,958 TREASURY AND GRANARY 152 00:10:46,083 --> 00:10:48,583 Did Jailer Zhang send you over? 153 00:10:51,000 --> 00:10:53,292 For this flood disaster in Hedong City, 154 00:10:53,292 --> 00:10:56,208 the court allocated 500,000 taels of relief funds, 155 00:10:56,667 --> 00:10:59,292 all stored in our treasury. 156 00:10:59,542 --> 00:11:01,042 You will split up into pairs 157 00:11:01,167 --> 00:11:05,458 and start patrolling tonight in shifts around the clock. 158 00:11:06,375 --> 00:11:08,958 No mistakes are allowed. 159 00:11:09,042 --> 00:11:10,417 That's all. Disperse. 160 00:11:10,542 --> 00:11:11,958 Go back and prepare. 161 00:11:12,042 --> 00:11:13,292 - All right. - Let's go. 162 00:11:14,792 --> 00:11:15,750 Foreman. 163 00:11:18,917 --> 00:11:21,333 How is the pay for guarding the treasury calculated? 164 00:11:23,000 --> 00:11:24,375 You want more money? 165 00:11:26,083 --> 00:11:29,208 Does the salary from the state office not count? 166 00:11:54,458 --> 00:11:55,833 You're quite handy. 167 00:11:57,833 --> 00:11:58,833 I have no choice. 168 00:11:58,833 --> 00:12:00,167 My kid keeps demanding it. 169 00:12:02,250 --> 00:12:03,583 Which section are you from? 170 00:12:03,792 --> 00:12:05,292 I was newly transferred from the southern section. 171 00:12:06,542 --> 00:12:09,125 You were in the outhouse for a long time. 172 00:12:09,250 --> 00:12:10,667 I drank too much yesterday. 173 00:12:11,625 --> 00:12:13,375 You really should drink less. 174 00:12:17,042 --> 00:12:18,375 What did Jailer Zhang tell you? 175 00:12:19,000 --> 00:12:21,208 Is there really no extra pay for this job? 176 00:12:25,292 --> 00:12:26,083 Foreman, 177 00:12:26,083 --> 00:12:28,083 this is a little token from our manager. 178 00:12:35,917 --> 00:12:36,958 Enter. 179 00:12:37,042 --> 00:12:38,208 Hey, here. 180 00:12:41,125 --> 00:12:42,292 Who is this for? 181 00:12:42,375 --> 00:12:43,167 Who do you think? 182 00:12:44,083 --> 00:12:46,042 There are quite a few grain merchants from Linzhou this time. 183 00:12:46,125 --> 00:12:48,917 They all want to come out on top to sell more stored grain. 184 00:12:49,417 --> 00:12:52,750 Whoever pays more naturally gets the business. 185 00:13:17,958 --> 00:13:19,625 Taking this step 186 00:13:19,750 --> 00:13:21,083 wasn't that hard after all. 187 00:13:26,042 --> 00:13:26,833 Foreman. 188 00:13:28,375 --> 00:13:29,167 Foreman. 189 00:15:41,958 --> 00:15:42,917 Don't move! 190 00:15:44,708 --> 00:15:46,000 This man broke into the treasury at night. 191 00:15:46,125 --> 00:15:47,167 Tie him up quickly. 192 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,792 What are you doing? I'm one of you! 193 00:15:55,417 --> 00:15:56,208 Sir. 194 00:16:14,375 --> 00:16:15,167 Sir. 195 00:16:22,042 --> 00:16:22,917 Stay put. 196 00:16:27,875 --> 00:16:29,083 Make it quick. 197 00:16:29,875 --> 00:16:31,125 Then you'll suffer less. 198 00:16:31,125 --> 00:16:32,292 Sir, 199 00:16:32,292 --> 00:16:33,958 what is the meaning of this? 200 00:16:36,458 --> 00:16:38,250 Isn't it clear enough? 201 00:16:39,917 --> 00:16:42,417 The prefect of Pingyang City, Zhang Yuzhi, 202 00:16:42,417 --> 00:16:44,917 secretly colluded with grain merchants and conspired with bandit leaders 203 00:16:44,917 --> 00:16:46,750 to steal 30,000 taels of disaster relief silver 204 00:16:46,750 --> 00:16:48,375 and was caught red-handed. 205 00:16:50,708 --> 00:16:51,958 Do you 206 00:16:52,875 --> 00:16:54,042 confess? 207 00:16:55,375 --> 00:16:56,208 Sir, 208 00:16:57,125 --> 00:16:58,542 if I were the inside man, 209 00:16:58,625 --> 00:17:00,625 why would I risk my life to catch that thief? 210 00:17:01,333 --> 00:17:03,000 All the guards are dead, 211 00:17:04,583 --> 00:17:05,750 and only you survived. 212 00:17:09,417 --> 00:17:10,917 You snake. 213 00:17:11,417 --> 00:17:12,917 Snake! 214 00:17:22,833 --> 00:17:23,833 You should 215 00:17:24,083 --> 00:17:25,250 help him. 216 00:18:06,708 --> 00:18:07,708 Who are you? 217 00:18:08,250 --> 00:18:10,083 I am the Inspector of Hedong City, 218 00:18:11,000 --> 00:18:12,042 Li Zhen. 219 00:18:12,583 --> 00:18:15,667 This case has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department. 220 00:18:15,875 --> 00:18:17,125 The suspect stays here. 221 00:18:17,750 --> 00:18:18,833 You can leave. 222 00:18:19,042 --> 00:18:21,417 I can't make the decision on this matter. 223 00:18:21,958 --> 00:18:23,292 Go back and wait. 224 00:18:23,458 --> 00:18:25,125 The suspect has confessed with a fingerprint, 225 00:18:25,125 --> 00:18:26,625 which is an admission of guilt. 226 00:18:26,958 --> 00:18:28,083 What else is there 227 00:18:28,292 --> 00:18:30,208 to investigate in this case? 228 00:18:31,042 --> 00:18:32,250 Didn't you hear? 229 00:18:32,250 --> 00:18:34,500 The magistrate has already made a decision. 230 00:18:34,500 --> 00:18:36,250 Judicial Commissioner Huang is here! 231 00:18:44,958 --> 00:18:50,625 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT 232 00:18:59,500 --> 00:19:00,792 Judicial Commissioner Huang. 233 00:19:03,208 --> 00:19:04,542 Magistrate Yang. 234 00:19:04,542 --> 00:19:06,583 I didn't know you were coming, Lord Huang. 235 00:19:06,917 --> 00:19:08,958 I apologize for not coming out to receive you. 236 00:19:09,417 --> 00:19:10,833 Jailer Zhang, 237 00:19:10,875 --> 00:19:11,708 prepare the wine. 238 00:19:11,708 --> 00:19:13,000 Let's skip the wine. 239 00:19:13,417 --> 00:19:15,000 I have some good tea. 240 00:19:15,125 --> 00:19:18,625 Once the case is resolved, I'll invite you for a cup of tea. 241 00:19:21,417 --> 00:19:24,083 Then I will definitely accompany you 242 00:19:24,167 --> 00:19:26,917 to investigate this case 243 00:19:27,042 --> 00:19:29,875 and get to the bottom of it. 244 00:19:31,125 --> 00:19:33,500 Lord Yang, you're busy with official duties at the state office, 245 00:19:33,625 --> 00:19:37,125 so there's no need to trouble yourself with this case. 246 00:19:39,125 --> 00:19:40,792 Lord Yang, please feel free to leave. 247 00:19:50,167 --> 00:19:51,708 Do you admit your guilt? 248 00:19:54,208 --> 00:19:56,333 I am being framed. 249 00:20:00,750 --> 00:20:02,708 There are hidden sentries outside the treasury. 250 00:20:02,708 --> 00:20:05,500 Five miles north is the military headquarters. 251 00:20:05,667 --> 00:20:06,542 Once the signal arrow is fired, 252 00:20:06,542 --> 00:20:08,917 reinforcements arrive in less than half of an incense stick's time. 253 00:20:09,042 --> 00:20:11,042 The sentry layout changes daily, 254 00:20:11,042 --> 00:20:12,958 known only to the day's foreman. 255 00:20:12,958 --> 00:20:14,125 Without an insider, 256 00:20:14,125 --> 00:20:16,833 how could the bandits eliminate them all? 257 00:20:19,583 --> 00:20:21,333 It was that bearded man. 258 00:20:22,125 --> 00:20:23,125 Tell me more. 259 00:20:24,042 --> 00:20:28,167 That bearded man claimed to be a transferred constable. 260 00:20:28,292 --> 00:20:30,042 I saw it with my own eyes. 261 00:20:30,917 --> 00:20:33,333 He helped the bandits move the relief silver. 262 00:20:34,125 --> 00:20:36,792 He must have figured out the sentry layout 263 00:20:36,833 --> 00:20:39,042 during patrols. 264 00:20:40,375 --> 00:20:42,375 The person I caught 265 00:20:43,083 --> 00:20:45,333 could easily handle the sentries, 266 00:20:45,500 --> 00:20:46,583 given his agility. 267 00:20:47,417 --> 00:20:48,292 I only 268 00:20:48,917 --> 00:20:50,125 glimpsed the other person, 269 00:20:50,583 --> 00:20:52,542 but he seemed strong, 270 00:20:53,542 --> 00:20:56,542 as many guards had broken bones. 271 00:20:57,583 --> 00:21:00,167 Only Jailer Zhang 272 00:21:00,750 --> 00:21:03,375 could have planted the bearded man. 273 00:21:03,875 --> 00:21:05,833 You're from Eagle Hall after all. 274 00:21:06,042 --> 00:21:07,750 You kept your wits about you. 275 00:21:09,625 --> 00:21:10,958 Buyi. 276 00:21:13,833 --> 00:21:16,375 How have you been all these years? 277 00:21:26,417 --> 00:21:27,708 Master, 278 00:21:29,625 --> 00:21:31,667 I've disgraced you. 279 00:21:39,167 --> 00:21:40,917 I know it's not easy for you. 280 00:21:41,250 --> 00:21:43,500 But the court established Eagle Hall 281 00:21:43,667 --> 00:21:46,042 to train iron-willed officers. 282 00:21:46,417 --> 00:21:48,000 The current you 283 00:21:48,792 --> 00:21:51,042 is indeed disappointing. 284 00:21:53,875 --> 00:21:54,958 Master, 285 00:21:57,792 --> 00:21:59,417 please give me another chance. 286 00:22:03,208 --> 00:22:05,042 You caught the man. 287 00:22:05,625 --> 00:22:07,208 Do you want to interrogate him? 288 00:22:31,042 --> 00:22:32,250 Fei Erlang, 289 00:22:32,500 --> 00:22:34,458 the Criminal Investigation Department uncovered your identity, 290 00:22:34,625 --> 00:22:36,542 so they can also find out about the other two. 291 00:22:36,542 --> 00:22:38,000 Confess quickly. 292 00:22:39,583 --> 00:22:41,708 You officers 293 00:22:41,708 --> 00:22:43,958 only have these tricks. 294 00:22:55,542 --> 00:22:57,000 High-ranking officer, 295 00:22:57,833 --> 00:23:00,167 I pulled off such a big job. 296 00:23:01,167 --> 00:23:02,750 Why don't we 297 00:23:03,292 --> 00:23:05,292 have a chat? 298 00:23:12,833 --> 00:23:14,042 Let me try. 299 00:23:16,958 --> 00:23:19,083 You're no good either. 300 00:23:29,917 --> 00:23:30,708 Mister, 301 00:23:31,625 --> 00:23:33,125 be careful when breaking ribs. 302 00:23:34,625 --> 00:23:36,208 You could easily pierce the organs. 303 00:23:46,625 --> 00:23:47,833 It's effective. 304 00:23:51,958 --> 00:23:53,000 Buyi, 305 00:23:53,708 --> 00:23:55,292 the Eagle Hall Code includes three tests, 306 00:23:55,292 --> 00:23:57,500 capture, interrogation, and execution. 307 00:23:57,833 --> 00:23:59,458 How many did you pass? 308 00:24:01,500 --> 00:24:02,792 Master, 309 00:24:02,792 --> 00:24:04,500 I only passed the "capture" test. 310 00:24:04,958 --> 00:24:06,750 I don't believe it's because you're incapable. 311 00:24:06,750 --> 00:24:09,833 It's just that you have sentimental mercy. 312 00:24:10,375 --> 00:24:12,292 So many years have passed. 313 00:24:12,667 --> 00:24:13,917 I thought 314 00:24:14,833 --> 00:24:16,917 you would have matured. 315 00:24:53,500 --> 00:24:55,125 Seven-faced Fox 316 00:24:55,542 --> 00:24:57,583 and Nine-patterned Dragon. 317 00:24:57,708 --> 00:24:59,542 Are they your accomplices? 318 00:24:59,542 --> 00:25:01,750 They asked me 319 00:25:01,750 --> 00:25:03,833 to handle the sentries. 320 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:05,708 How much each earns 321 00:25:06,042 --> 00:25:08,833 depends on our own ability. 322 00:25:08,833 --> 00:25:10,375 Who is the bearded man? 323 00:25:12,875 --> 00:25:13,917 Fox. 324 00:25:14,083 --> 00:25:16,208 Was he sent by Jailer Zhang? 325 00:25:17,500 --> 00:25:19,750 I don't know. 326 00:25:19,833 --> 00:25:22,083 Did Yang Shouxin instruct you? 327 00:25:38,958 --> 00:25:41,125 Master, he's just a small fry. 328 00:25:41,958 --> 00:25:43,292 The other two are key. 329 00:26:06,042 --> 00:26:07,875 If I intervene in this case, 330 00:26:07,875 --> 00:26:10,625 Magistrate Yang will definitely seek assistance from above. 331 00:26:11,417 --> 00:26:13,292 Catch those two bandits quickly. 332 00:26:14,583 --> 00:26:15,583 Yes. 333 00:26:20,292 --> 00:26:21,625 You can participate too. 334 00:26:21,625 --> 00:26:22,750 Remember, 335 00:26:22,750 --> 00:26:24,125 a thunderous approach is 336 00:26:24,333 --> 00:26:26,208 the same as a compassionate heart. 337 00:26:28,833 --> 00:26:30,458 The treasury theft case 338 00:26:30,625 --> 00:26:32,083 requires thorough and appropriate handling. 339 00:26:33,458 --> 00:26:34,667 You're doing well. 340 00:26:34,833 --> 00:26:36,583 Stop joking. I'm just an underling. 341 00:26:36,583 --> 00:26:39,125 One word from above, and we're running ourselves ragged. 342 00:26:41,458 --> 00:26:42,917 Did you get married? 343 00:26:43,250 --> 00:26:45,375 If I got married, wouldn't I tell you? 344 00:26:48,333 --> 00:26:50,167 You didn't get married, did you? 345 00:26:50,167 --> 00:26:51,375 Me? 346 00:26:51,792 --> 00:26:53,417 When I'm like this? 347 00:26:57,417 --> 00:26:58,500 Buyi, 348 00:26:58,583 --> 00:27:00,000 no offense, 349 00:27:00,125 --> 00:27:01,625 but you were amazing before. 350 00:27:01,667 --> 00:27:02,958 Without you, there wouldn't be me. 351 00:27:02,958 --> 00:27:04,083 You were just too stubborn. 352 00:27:04,083 --> 00:27:06,833 If you had pleaded with the master, you could have stayed at Eagle Hall. 353 00:27:07,542 --> 00:27:09,625 This time, the master is testing you, 354 00:27:09,625 --> 00:27:11,667 and it's an opportunity for you. 355 00:27:11,792 --> 00:27:12,917 Take my advice. 356 00:27:12,917 --> 00:27:15,250 Don't be as foolish as before. 357 00:27:18,583 --> 00:27:19,792 How should we investigate further? 358 00:27:21,917 --> 00:27:24,625 The silver isn't something they can spend just as they wish. 359 00:27:26,042 --> 00:27:27,958 They will definitely find someone to fence the silver. 360 00:27:27,958 --> 00:27:29,750 And it's not a small amount. 361 00:27:29,750 --> 00:27:31,792 There aren't many places that can melt it down. 362 00:27:34,292 --> 00:27:35,667 Do you mean 363 00:27:39,000 --> 00:27:40,417 the underground bank? 364 00:28:00,250 --> 00:28:01,583 Who are you? 365 00:28:03,000 --> 00:28:04,333 We're officials investigating a case. 366 00:28:04,333 --> 00:28:05,542 You're government officials? 367 00:28:05,542 --> 00:28:07,292 Do you know whose place this is? 368 00:28:07,583 --> 00:28:08,917 I'll go check over there. 369 00:28:14,708 --> 00:28:15,917 What are you doing? 370 00:28:15,917 --> 00:28:18,500 Illegally minting copper coins iS a serious crime. 371 00:28:18,750 --> 00:28:20,042 I'll give you a chance. 372 00:28:22,083 --> 00:28:23,083 Have you seen him? 373 00:28:23,083 --> 00:28:24,250 I haven't. 374 00:28:24,250 --> 00:28:27,583 Have you heard of Nine-patterned Dragon and Seven-faced Fox? 375 00:29:02,792 --> 00:29:04,333 ACCOUNT BOOK 376 00:29:06,333 --> 00:29:07,458 What's going on? 377 00:29:08,208 --> 00:29:09,417 Sir, 378 00:29:10,042 --> 00:29:11,833 we are all disaster victims, 379 00:29:12,083 --> 00:29:14,167 just trying to find some work to survive. 380 00:29:14,167 --> 00:29:16,625 Please, let us go. 381 00:29:25,208 --> 00:29:26,417 The case is more urgent. 382 00:29:32,958 --> 00:29:34,083 To hell with you! 383 00:29:38,917 --> 00:29:40,000 Screw you! 384 00:29:40,125 --> 00:29:41,750 - Who told you to speak? - Stop, please! 385 00:29:42,167 --> 00:29:43,708 I was wrong! 386 00:29:44,792 --> 00:29:46,250 - Blabbermouth! - Stop it! 387 00:29:56,292 --> 00:29:58,250 I've had enough of these miscreants. 388 00:30:13,417 --> 00:30:15,958 You knew about the underground bank all along, didn't you? 389 00:30:16,042 --> 00:30:16,833 Yes, I knew. 390 00:30:17,667 --> 00:30:18,875 What did you find? 391 00:30:19,333 --> 00:30:20,500 Just wait. 392 00:30:20,500 --> 00:30:23,167 The clues will come to us. 393 00:30:26,750 --> 00:30:28,083 Oh, you! 394 00:30:29,958 --> 00:30:31,542 It's all with your blessing. 395 00:30:32,750 --> 00:30:34,125 Hey, here they come. 396 00:30:34,958 --> 00:30:36,167 Have a seat. 397 00:30:36,750 --> 00:30:37,875 Sit. 398 00:30:39,417 --> 00:30:41,208 Let me introduce them to you. 399 00:30:41,333 --> 00:30:43,958 These are my disciples. 400 00:30:44,042 --> 00:30:45,500 Li Zhen and Xue Buyi. 401 00:30:45,583 --> 00:30:46,375 Landowner Wei. 402 00:30:54,125 --> 00:30:55,792 Do you know each other? 403 00:30:57,833 --> 00:30:58,792 Quite well. 404 00:30:59,792 --> 00:31:00,750 What a coincidence! 405 00:31:00,750 --> 00:31:02,833 The underground bank you just searched 406 00:31:03,000 --> 00:31:04,708 belongs to Landowner Wei. 407 00:31:04,875 --> 00:31:07,750 Tell Landowner Wei what you think. 408 00:31:09,125 --> 00:31:10,125 Look familiar? 409 00:31:10,208 --> 00:31:11,125 ACCOUNT BOOK 410 00:31:13,292 --> 00:31:16,250 Lord Huang, didn't you say earlier that today isn't about official business, 411 00:31:16,250 --> 00:31:17,667 only friends? 412 00:31:18,083 --> 00:31:20,042 That depends on 413 00:31:20,333 --> 00:31:22,667 whether you want to be my friend. 414 00:31:29,458 --> 00:31:30,708 Please, Lord Huang. 415 00:31:33,125 --> 00:31:34,875 Our master doesn't drink. 416 00:31:42,583 --> 00:31:44,000 Today, 417 00:31:45,083 --> 00:31:47,167 I just want some information. 418 00:31:47,667 --> 00:31:51,250 Your underground banks are all over Pingyang City. 419 00:31:51,625 --> 00:31:54,083 The clues to the treasury theft 420 00:31:55,042 --> 00:31:56,792 might be there. 421 00:32:01,292 --> 00:32:03,042 Please write down the locations 422 00:32:03,542 --> 00:32:05,333 of all the underground banks. 423 00:32:09,750 --> 00:32:10,958 Lord Huang, 424 00:32:11,208 --> 00:32:13,167 I just help with bookkeeping 425 00:32:13,417 --> 00:32:16,042 and have never been involved in the underground bank business. 426 00:32:16,292 --> 00:32:17,958 I don't know about these things. 427 00:32:17,958 --> 00:32:20,542 Landowner Wei, don't fret. 428 00:32:22,417 --> 00:32:24,125 Drink this cup of liquor. 429 00:32:24,125 --> 00:32:25,417 Perhaps 430 00:32:26,125 --> 00:32:28,000 you will remember something. 431 00:32:28,500 --> 00:32:29,833 I don't drink either. 432 00:32:29,833 --> 00:32:31,125 Why don't you let me-- 433 00:32:31,125 --> 00:32:32,542 Then drink soy sauce. 434 00:33:17,875 --> 00:33:19,375 - Waiter. - No need. 435 00:33:21,000 --> 00:33:22,167 I remember now. 436 00:33:22,417 --> 00:33:24,125 I remember now. 437 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,167 What do you think 438 00:33:41,292 --> 00:33:42,542 we are working for? 439 00:33:45,167 --> 00:33:46,500 Just follow our master. 440 00:33:46,583 --> 00:33:47,792 - Take a look over here. - Yes. 441 00:33:47,917 --> 00:33:49,625 Power will come. 442 00:33:49,750 --> 00:33:51,167 Officer, this is a gift for you. 443 00:33:56,958 --> 00:33:58,625 Wealth will come. 444 00:33:58,750 --> 00:34:00,958 NOODLES 445 00:34:01,917 --> 00:34:03,125 Previously, the rent was too high. 446 00:34:04,042 --> 00:34:05,167 From now on, it's one tael per month. 447 00:34:05,292 --> 00:34:07,958 Dignity will come too. 448 00:34:11,958 --> 00:34:12,958 This was found in the underground bank. 449 00:34:13,042 --> 00:34:14,167 The other half has already been melted. 450 00:34:16,292 --> 00:34:17,583 Did you find the source? 451 00:34:18,958 --> 00:34:20,375 The coffin shop in the east section. 452 00:34:22,292 --> 00:34:24,917 Bring the culprit to see me within three days. 453 00:34:31,083 --> 00:34:33,417 What are you doing here again? 454 00:34:35,208 --> 00:34:36,583 I'll ask only once. 455 00:34:36,708 --> 00:34:38,042 Where did this come from? 456 00:34:38,417 --> 00:34:39,583 Official silver 457 00:34:39,708 --> 00:34:41,292 naturally came from the court. 458 00:34:48,167 --> 00:34:48,958 Official silver. 459 00:34:49,833 --> 00:34:51,000 Tell us! 460 00:34:53,750 --> 00:34:54,875 The dye house. 461 00:34:54,875 --> 00:34:56,625 The man had a strong dye smell. 462 00:34:56,833 --> 00:34:58,083 What did he look like? 463 00:34:59,417 --> 00:35:00,792 He deliberately covered his face. 464 00:35:00,792 --> 00:35:02,000 How would I know what he looks like? 465 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:04,333 Think again. 466 00:35:05,417 --> 00:35:06,708 That man has a powerful grip. 467 00:35:06,708 --> 00:35:09,750 He broke one of the workers' arms with his bare hands. 468 00:35:10,333 --> 00:35:11,417 Buyi. 469 00:35:11,625 --> 00:35:13,000 Seven-faced Fox. 470 00:35:13,167 --> 00:35:14,333 Nine-patterned Dragon. 471 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:18,917 Let's go. 472 00:35:19,042 --> 00:35:20,125 Wait. 473 00:35:20,458 --> 00:35:23,167 Every woman here has been ruined by him. 474 00:35:23,167 --> 00:35:24,083 This time, 475 00:35:24,083 --> 00:35:26,917 can we expect justice? 476 00:35:32,750 --> 00:35:33,833 Take it. 477 00:35:43,208 --> 00:35:45,208 Are you resisting arrest? 478 00:35:47,750 --> 00:35:48,542 Did you see it? 479 00:35:49,750 --> 00:35:50,625 Of course. 480 00:35:57,708 --> 00:35:59,083 My face! 481 00:36:12,875 --> 00:36:14,042 You two, 482 00:36:14,292 --> 00:36:15,583 go check over there. 483 00:36:35,792 --> 00:36:36,958 That man has a powerful grip. 484 00:36:41,958 --> 00:36:42,917 Nine-patterned Dragon. 485 00:37:05,542 --> 00:37:06,333 Run! 486 00:38:50,792 --> 00:38:51,583 Catch! 487 00:39:11,417 --> 00:39:12,417 Buyi, 488 00:39:12,542 --> 00:39:13,833 you were slow. 489 00:39:15,292 --> 00:39:16,542 It's been too long without practice. 490 00:39:16,625 --> 00:39:17,500 I'm rusty. 491 00:39:41,417 --> 00:39:42,292 Go! 492 00:39:43,500 --> 00:39:44,417 Not here. 493 00:39:44,542 --> 00:39:45,542 Not here. 494 00:39:51,167 --> 00:39:53,292 GOOD FORTUNE FIREWORKS AND FIRECRACKERS 495 00:41:07,583 --> 00:41:09,292 So this 496 00:41:10,500 --> 00:41:12,000 is what Seven-faced Fox means. 497 00:41:12,792 --> 00:41:14,083 Is there any benefit 498 00:41:14,167 --> 00:41:15,417 from this task? 499 00:41:16,417 --> 00:41:17,500 No. 500 00:42:17,917 --> 00:42:19,167 Erniang, 501 00:42:19,292 --> 00:42:23,042 everyone says your noodles are delicious, and they'll be coming back often. 502 00:42:23,750 --> 00:42:26,000 If you ever need anything, 503 00:42:26,125 --> 00:42:26,917 just ask... 504 00:42:31,000 --> 00:42:32,292 So delicious. 505 00:42:34,583 --> 00:42:35,500 Everyone, dig in. 506 00:42:35,583 --> 00:42:36,583 - Sure. - Of course. 507 00:42:37,083 --> 00:42:40,083 NOODLES 508 00:42:40,167 --> 00:42:41,833 Leave them. 509 00:42:41,958 --> 00:42:43,125 They can handle it themselves. 510 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:46,583 This landlady is a good cook and has a kind heart. 511 00:42:48,958 --> 00:42:49,958 Give it to me. 512 00:42:51,292 --> 00:42:52,958 She just doesn't smile. 513 00:42:55,500 --> 00:42:57,000 The noodles are good. 514 00:42:57,125 --> 00:42:58,167 But she doesn't treat you very well. 515 00:42:58,792 --> 00:43:01,417 - Let's not talk about it. - Oh, you're blushing. 516 00:43:01,542 --> 00:43:02,417 All right. 517 00:43:03,125 --> 00:43:05,000 I was just thinking. 518 00:43:05,125 --> 00:43:06,833 First, it was a bearded man, 519 00:43:06,958 --> 00:43:08,167 then a young lady. 520 00:43:09,125 --> 00:43:11,958 This Seven-faced Fox must have at least five more faces. 521 00:43:12,583 --> 00:43:15,000 The escalating treasury embezzlement case now demands urgent resolution. 522 00:43:15,792 --> 00:43:17,083 As long as he's a human, 523 00:43:17,167 --> 00:43:18,292 he can't escape. 524 00:43:18,917 --> 00:43:20,000 How do you plan to catch him? 525 00:43:24,292 --> 00:43:26,125 Sir, may I have a word with you in private? 526 00:43:26,958 --> 00:43:28,000 Just say it. 527 00:43:28,125 --> 00:43:28,917 This is my brother. 528 00:43:29,000 --> 00:43:30,542 The message is from above. 529 00:43:30,625 --> 00:43:32,625 You guys eat. I'm going to relieve myself. 530 00:43:37,125 --> 00:43:39,333 That night, I realized 531 00:43:39,417 --> 00:43:41,375 that the respect others gave me 532 00:43:41,500 --> 00:43:43,000 was because of Li Zhen. 533 00:43:44,000 --> 00:43:46,292 I wanted to prove to everyone 534 00:43:46,375 --> 00:43:47,292 that I 535 00:43:48,042 --> 00:43:49,500 deserve their respect. 536 00:43:58,583 --> 00:43:59,917 Have you seen this sachet before? 537 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:01,042 No, I haven't. 538 00:44:23,417 --> 00:44:24,542 RUYI BROCADE SHOP 539 00:44:28,708 --> 00:44:29,625 MASTER SHOULIU 540 00:44:33,542 --> 00:44:36,292 NANCHENG TAILOR SHOP 541 00:44:36,375 --> 00:44:37,375 NANCHENG TAILOR SHOP 542 00:44:40,958 --> 00:44:41,750 Shopkeeper. 543 00:45:00,917 --> 00:45:01,958 This is mine. 544 00:45:04,125 --> 00:45:04,917 Kid, 545 00:45:06,625 --> 00:45:08,333 I found this at the door. 546 00:45:08,417 --> 00:45:09,208 Is it yours? 547 00:45:11,042 --> 00:45:12,583 No, it's not. Mine is here. 548 00:45:15,792 --> 00:45:16,708 Xiao Chong. 549 00:45:17,750 --> 00:45:18,542 Xiao Chong! 550 00:45:20,042 --> 00:45:20,833 Xiao Chong! 551 00:45:21,500 --> 00:45:22,333 You're back. 552 00:45:31,750 --> 00:45:34,125 Sorry, I used your outhouse. 553 00:45:35,042 --> 00:45:36,000 Where's my child? 554 00:45:38,292 --> 00:45:39,583 Is that your child? 555 00:45:39,708 --> 00:45:40,917 What have you done to him? 556 00:45:46,917 --> 00:45:48,167 He's fine for now. 557 00:45:49,792 --> 00:45:51,708 Have all the underground banks been searched? 558 00:45:51,792 --> 00:45:52,625 Yes. 559 00:45:53,333 --> 00:45:55,958 But no clues about the Seven-faced Fox were found. 560 00:45:56,958 --> 00:45:58,542 Where did Xue Buyi go? 561 00:46:00,042 --> 00:46:01,417 We've been acting separately lately, 562 00:46:01,542 --> 00:46:03,583 so I'm not sure. 563 00:46:05,167 --> 00:46:06,750 Acting separately? 564 00:46:07,542 --> 00:46:08,625 Master. 565 00:46:14,750 --> 00:46:16,000 He's the Seven-faced Fox. 566 00:46:18,125 --> 00:46:19,042 Are you sure? 567 00:46:19,333 --> 00:46:20,792 I've interrogated him. 568 00:46:20,958 --> 00:46:22,917 The mastermind is Yang Shouxin. 569 00:46:24,500 --> 00:46:25,500 Yes. 570 00:46:30,000 --> 00:46:31,500 How was he caught? 571 00:46:32,292 --> 00:46:34,333 I'm slow-witted, unlike my junior, 572 00:46:34,417 --> 00:46:36,375 so it took more time. 573 00:46:36,500 --> 00:46:38,042 I went door to door to find him. 574 00:46:39,167 --> 00:46:41,500 As long as Seven-faced Fox testifies against Yang Shouxin, 575 00:46:41,583 --> 00:46:43,083 it will be ironclad evidence. 576 00:46:44,125 --> 00:46:46,875 How can you ensure he won't recant in court 577 00:46:46,875 --> 00:46:48,583 and put us in a perilous position? 578 00:46:49,292 --> 00:46:50,583 Master, 579 00:46:50,833 --> 00:46:52,708 I remembered everything you taught me. 580 00:46:53,042 --> 00:46:55,750 I have my ways to make him comply. 581 00:46:56,417 --> 00:46:58,750 Yang Shouxin has gathered a group of loyal warriors in his mansion. 582 00:46:58,750 --> 00:47:01,208 He must know that Seven-faced Fox has been caught. 583 00:47:06,042 --> 00:47:07,333 Those who resist, 584 00:47:07,417 --> 00:47:08,833 Kill without mercy! 585 00:47:08,958 --> 00:47:09,833 - Yes! - Yes! 586 00:48:28,125 --> 00:48:32,000 I've long heard that Lord Huang's guards are brave 587 00:48:32,000 --> 00:48:33,417 and decisive in battle. 588 00:48:34,333 --> 00:48:35,667 Today, I see 589 00:48:38,125 --> 00:48:39,958 that it's true. 590 00:48:41,792 --> 00:48:45,333 Lord Yang, are you implying that I used my guards 591 00:48:45,417 --> 00:48:46,792 to kill innocents indiscriminately? 592 00:48:46,917 --> 00:48:48,000 Isn't that so? 593 00:48:53,750 --> 00:48:55,167 Lord Yang, you've misunderstood. 594 00:48:55,667 --> 00:48:58,667 I always comply with legal reasoning. 595 00:48:59,417 --> 00:49:01,208 The Judicial Censor is here! 596 00:49:02,958 --> 00:49:05,000 Lord Yang is the city magistrate. 597 00:49:05,125 --> 00:49:07,500 I am the Judicial Commissioner of the Hedong Circuit. 598 00:49:07,583 --> 00:49:10,083 The theft of disaster relief silver is a major issue. 599 00:49:10,167 --> 00:49:13,417 Lord Yang and I are responsible for explaining it to the court. 600 00:49:14,417 --> 00:49:16,792 Since the Judicial Censor is here to inspect the eight prefectures, 601 00:49:16,917 --> 00:49:19,708 I will clear this case 602 00:49:19,792 --> 00:49:21,125 in front of him. 603 00:49:22,750 --> 00:49:24,042 Bring the person up. 604 00:49:28,542 --> 00:49:30,292 The criminal, Seven-faced Fox, 605 00:49:30,375 --> 00:49:32,000 broke into the treasury at night, 606 00:49:32,125 --> 00:49:34,625 killed the guards, and stole the disaster relief silver. 607 00:49:34,750 --> 00:49:36,125 Am I correct? 608 00:49:36,708 --> 00:49:38,125 It's what I did. 609 00:49:38,417 --> 00:49:39,958 Who instructed you? 610 00:49:41,042 --> 00:49:42,292 Yang Shouxin. 611 00:49:45,917 --> 00:49:48,625 Are you referring to the magistrate here? 612 00:49:52,292 --> 00:49:53,125 Exactly. 613 00:49:53,875 --> 00:49:56,000 He has been secretly fighting with the prefect for a long time. 614 00:49:56,208 --> 00:49:57,750 He sent me to steal the silver 615 00:49:57,750 --> 00:49:59,417 to frame the prefect 616 00:49:59,500 --> 00:50:01,042 and bring him down. 617 00:50:01,708 --> 00:50:03,167 Do you have any evidence? 618 00:50:13,958 --> 00:50:15,333 The luminous glass lamp 619 00:50:16,167 --> 00:50:18,583 lost at Yanchi Pavilion three months ago, 620 00:50:19,125 --> 00:50:20,708 the Golden Buddha statue 621 00:50:20,792 --> 00:50:23,375 lost at Xiaoyun Tower a year ago, 622 00:50:23,500 --> 00:50:24,958 and the coiled dragon jade 623 00:50:25,042 --> 00:50:28,000 excavated from the Han King's tomb three years ago 624 00:50:28,125 --> 00:50:29,333 were all stolen by me. 625 00:50:30,292 --> 00:50:31,958 He likes to collect rare items. 626 00:50:32,417 --> 00:50:34,000 They should all be in his mansion. 627 00:50:48,125 --> 00:50:49,375 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT 628 00:50:57,292 --> 00:50:58,333 Lord Yang, 629 00:50:58,417 --> 00:51:00,417 how do you explain this? 630 00:51:04,500 --> 00:51:06,208 My lord, what do you think? 631 00:51:06,333 --> 00:51:09,208 I must trouble you, Lord Huang, to escort him back to the capital. 632 00:51:09,333 --> 00:51:12,000 The Court of Judicial Review has ways to make him confess to the crime. 633 00:51:14,708 --> 00:51:15,917 Thank you for your efforts. 634 00:51:27,792 --> 00:51:28,917 Lord Huang, 635 00:51:30,417 --> 00:51:32,125 you and I serve in the same court. 636 00:51:32,917 --> 00:51:34,333 You should know the rules 637 00:51:35,750 --> 00:51:36,625 of the officialdom. 638 00:51:40,750 --> 00:51:42,000 In this matter, 639 00:51:43,125 --> 00:51:44,917 I am just a pawn. 640 00:51:45,583 --> 00:51:47,000 My words don't count. 641 00:51:48,625 --> 00:51:51,125 As for the hand that moves the pawns... 642 00:52:10,125 --> 00:52:12,500 I've heard Lord Huang is skilled in chess. 643 00:52:12,958 --> 00:52:15,917 Which pawns to take and which not to, 644 00:52:16,750 --> 00:52:18,125 I need not say. 645 00:52:23,958 --> 00:52:26,000 Excellent Xiaofengtuan. 646 00:52:26,125 --> 00:52:27,417 Superior tea. 647 00:52:29,583 --> 00:52:31,375 Lord Huang, we can discuss any terms 648 00:52:32,625 --> 00:52:33,542 you have. 649 00:53:08,292 --> 00:53:10,833 The main culprit, Yang Shouxin, committed suicide out of guilt. 650 00:53:10,958 --> 00:53:14,167 And his accomplice, the Seven-faced Fox, seized a blade during the chaos 651 00:53:14,292 --> 00:53:16,042 and was killed on the spot. 652 00:53:33,750 --> 00:53:35,167 - How is it? - This is done. 653 00:53:42,583 --> 00:53:44,708 What's wrong, Buyi? 654 00:53:47,208 --> 00:53:49,208 Are we solving a case or dividing spoils? 655 00:54:06,917 --> 00:54:07,792 Only if you take it 656 00:54:09,917 --> 00:54:11,083 are you one of us. 657 00:54:16,333 --> 00:54:17,792 I've never seen so much. 658 00:54:21,583 --> 00:54:22,375 Buyi. 659 00:54:24,750 --> 00:54:26,125 You handled this case well. 660 00:54:27,417 --> 00:54:29,000 Come back to Bianliang City with me. 661 00:54:30,000 --> 00:54:31,167 Thanks for your guidance, Master. 662 00:54:34,208 --> 00:54:36,000 Even a small place like Pingyang City 663 00:54:36,000 --> 00:54:37,792 has so much strife. 664 00:54:38,000 --> 00:54:41,542 Bianliang City will be even more dangerous. 665 00:54:41,958 --> 00:54:44,958 Don't say I didn't warn you. 666 00:54:46,167 --> 00:54:48,917 From now on, I'll follow your instructions. 667 00:54:50,292 --> 00:54:52,833 Now that the Seven-faced Fox has been brought to justice, 668 00:54:53,292 --> 00:54:57,292 there's no need to keep the child, is there? 669 00:55:03,958 --> 00:55:05,958 Find an abandoned body of similar size, 670 00:55:06,958 --> 00:55:08,542 preferably from the last two days. 671 00:55:28,042 --> 00:55:29,792 You've come this far. 672 00:55:32,125 --> 00:55:33,083 Buyi, 673 00:55:34,750 --> 00:55:35,708 don't be foolish. 674 00:55:37,500 --> 00:55:39,125 He's just a child. 675 00:55:42,417 --> 00:55:43,292 All right. 676 00:55:44,917 --> 00:55:46,417 You need to get used to it. 677 00:55:48,500 --> 00:55:49,750 What are you going to do? 678 00:55:50,292 --> 00:55:51,500 I'm going to help you. 679 00:56:27,917 --> 00:56:29,625 We've been brothers for so many years. 680 00:56:29,750 --> 00:56:32,167 Can you let me off just this once? 681 00:56:32,292 --> 00:56:33,958 That's why I can't let you do this. 682 00:56:34,083 --> 00:56:35,167 Buyi, 683 00:56:35,292 --> 00:56:36,958 this isn't that hard. 684 00:58:16,292 --> 00:58:18,042 Li Zhen! 685 00:58:19,125 --> 00:58:21,792 I beg you to let the child go! 686 00:58:24,375 --> 00:58:25,375 Buyi, 687 00:58:26,292 --> 00:58:27,375 have you forgotten? 688 00:58:31,125 --> 00:58:32,833 How many brothers 689 00:58:34,417 --> 00:58:36,500 did we kill at his age 690 00:58:38,917 --> 00:58:40,500 to stay at Eagle Hall? 691 00:58:42,917 --> 00:58:44,042 Our hands 692 00:58:46,500 --> 00:58:48,792 are already stained with blood. 693 00:58:58,208 --> 00:59:00,542 I had no choice in the past. 694 00:59:06,583 --> 00:59:09,000 We still have no choice now! 695 00:59:39,167 --> 00:59:40,792 I will tell Master 696 00:59:42,125 --> 00:59:43,750 that you killed the child. 697 00:59:46,625 --> 00:59:47,625 From now on, 698 00:59:48,750 --> 00:59:50,125 don't be foolish anymore. 699 01:00:20,042 --> 01:00:22,083 What did the child do wrong? 700 01:00:22,167 --> 01:00:24,000 Wake up, Li Zhen! 701 01:01:33,792 --> 01:01:35,167 It was an accident. 702 01:01:36,292 --> 01:01:38,000 I didn't mean to kill him. 703 01:01:39,333 --> 01:01:41,083 I just wanted him to understand 704 01:01:42,500 --> 01:01:43,833 that I couldn't follow 705 01:01:45,042 --> 01:01:46,292 his path. 706 01:01:55,958 --> 01:01:57,083 NOTICE FROM PINGYANG PREFECTURAL OFFICE 707 01:01:59,750 --> 01:02:00,792 It's him. 708 01:02:00,917 --> 01:02:01,708 Looking like this? 709 01:02:01,792 --> 01:02:03,625 You said he killed a court official? 710 01:02:03,750 --> 01:02:05,833 That's what the wanted notice says. 711 01:02:05,958 --> 01:02:07,792 Isn't that him in the drawing? 712 01:02:07,917 --> 01:02:09,000 Take him away! 713 01:02:14,417 --> 01:02:15,208 What's wrong? 714 01:02:17,292 --> 01:02:18,750 He's the one who saved you? 715 01:02:19,292 --> 01:02:20,583 Isn't he an officer? 716 01:02:25,417 --> 01:02:26,833 Let's go. 717 01:02:26,958 --> 01:02:27,958 He's a troublemaker. 718 01:02:31,000 --> 01:02:32,125 Let's go. 719 01:02:53,125 --> 01:02:53,917 All right. 720 01:03:10,208 --> 01:03:11,583 Sorry. 721 01:03:17,875 --> 01:03:19,292 So you're not dead yet. 722 01:03:21,208 --> 01:03:23,500 When you were swaggering behind Huang Shining, 723 01:03:23,500 --> 01:03:25,083 did you ever think of today? 724 01:03:28,958 --> 01:03:31,708 Erniang should see what you look like now. 725 01:03:31,792 --> 01:03:33,208 Look at you! 726 01:03:43,292 --> 01:03:44,125 Let's go. 727 01:03:44,208 --> 01:03:45,792 He won't die. 728 01:03:45,917 --> 01:03:47,333 Don't delay the government's work. 729 01:03:54,167 --> 01:03:56,083 These disaster victims are quite loyal. 730 01:03:57,042 --> 01:03:57,958 It's a pity. 731 01:03:58,083 --> 01:03:59,958 They don't even know they're at death's door. 732 01:04:00,750 --> 01:04:01,958 What do you mean? 733 01:04:10,000 --> 01:04:11,000 Let me tell you, 734 01:04:11,875 --> 01:04:14,750 dozens of people in the Yang household 735 01:04:14,917 --> 01:04:18,000 were killed by Huang Shining and his men. 736 01:04:18,333 --> 01:04:20,000 But Huang Shining thought that wasn't enough. 737 01:04:20,000 --> 01:04:21,500 Just getting rid of Yang Shouxin wasn't enough! 738 01:04:21,500 --> 01:04:23,333 He wants a great achievement! 739 01:04:24,417 --> 01:04:25,708 What nonsense are you talking about? 740 01:04:25,792 --> 01:04:27,042 Nonsense? 741 01:04:27,958 --> 01:04:29,958 Yang Shouxin was labeled a rebel, 742 01:04:30,083 --> 01:04:31,708 and I suffered because of it. 743 01:04:31,792 --> 01:04:32,917 You probably don't know, do you? 744 01:04:33,500 --> 01:04:36,542 All those people in the underground banks of Pingyang City were silenced! 745 01:04:36,708 --> 01:04:38,625 The fact that Huang Shining has reached where he is today 746 01:04:38,625 --> 01:04:40,250 is inseparable from you! 747 01:04:42,708 --> 01:04:44,375 You still dare to kick me? 748 01:04:45,167 --> 01:04:47,625 Huang Shining wants to use the heads of those disaster victims 749 01:04:47,625 --> 01:04:49,917 to cement the charge of inciting rebellion! 750 01:04:50,250 --> 01:04:52,625 Those victims are being sent to their deaths! 751 01:05:09,708 --> 01:05:11,250 You've fallen to this state 752 01:05:11,375 --> 01:05:12,958 and have no other way out. 753 01:05:13,375 --> 01:05:15,000 You might as well leave the city with me. 754 01:05:15,125 --> 01:05:16,625 I'll find someone to treat your injuries. 755 01:05:17,042 --> 01:05:18,625 In return, you protect me, 756 01:05:18,708 --> 01:05:20,250 and you'll have a meal to eat. 757 01:05:21,083 --> 01:05:27,917 WANTED 758 01:05:32,792 --> 01:05:34,000 NOODLES 759 01:05:43,375 --> 01:05:46,042 VINEGAR 760 01:06:58,000 --> 01:06:59,750 Don't push! One at a time! 761 01:06:59,833 --> 01:07:00,833 Let me have a look. 762 01:07:00,958 --> 01:07:01,750 What's your name? 763 01:07:03,083 --> 01:07:05,083 - I'll do any work. - I can too. 764 01:07:06,125 --> 01:07:08,792 I've got plenty of strength. 765 01:07:12,000 --> 01:07:13,375 Stop looking. Don't cause trouble for me. 766 01:07:13,500 --> 01:07:14,333 Hurry up. 767 01:07:37,333 --> 01:07:38,958 How many people are there below? 768 01:07:39,625 --> 01:07:41,000 There are already over 100. 769 01:07:44,208 --> 01:07:45,333 That's enough. 770 01:07:46,333 --> 01:07:47,625 Let's do it tonight. 771 01:07:51,000 --> 01:07:53,917 The remnants of Yang Shouxin's rebel faction 772 01:07:54,583 --> 01:07:57,792 gathered 1,000 people on the evening 773 01:07:58,167 --> 01:08:00,292 of the Dingmao day in the Shen month, 774 01:08:00,375 --> 01:08:02,500 intending to stage a rebellion. 775 01:08:04,042 --> 01:08:04,958 Huang Shining, 776 01:08:05,083 --> 01:08:08,375 the judicial commissioner of the Hedong Circuit, 777 01:08:09,000 --> 01:08:11,708 personally led the guards to suppress the rebellion 778 01:08:12,333 --> 01:08:13,708 and beheaded 100 bandits, 779 01:08:14,208 --> 01:08:16,625 vowing to ensure local peace. 780 01:09:33,708 --> 01:09:35,750 The medicine might hurt, 781 01:09:35,833 --> 01:09:37,125 but it works. 782 01:09:38,167 --> 01:09:39,000 Leaving 783 01:09:39,917 --> 01:09:41,583 might not be shameful. 784 01:09:42,958 --> 01:09:45,333 But I can't get past that hurdle in my heart. 785 01:09:48,083 --> 01:09:49,083 I... 786 01:09:49,958 --> 01:09:51,417 don't want to hide anymore. 787 01:09:55,625 --> 01:09:58,000 If you want to go to your death, I won't stop you. 788 01:09:58,125 --> 01:10:00,125 It's always unpleasant when I see you anyway. 789 01:10:01,708 --> 01:10:02,500 This time, 790 01:10:03,542 --> 01:10:06,000 don't let that old scoundrel have his way either! 791 01:10:44,333 --> 01:10:45,167 Go! 792 01:11:49,375 --> 01:11:50,208 Huang Shining! 793 01:11:51,958 --> 01:11:53,000 You are here. 794 01:11:54,500 --> 01:11:55,333 Come. 795 01:11:56,792 --> 01:11:58,167 Have a drink with me. 796 01:11:59,333 --> 01:12:01,000 Stop pretending! 797 01:12:02,750 --> 01:12:05,375 All of Pingyang City will know what kind of person you are. 798 01:12:08,000 --> 01:12:10,792 People only care about themselves. 799 01:12:11,958 --> 01:12:14,208 No one cares about the truth. 800 01:12:16,500 --> 01:12:17,792 The truth 801 01:12:19,500 --> 01:12:21,917 is the story told by the victors. 802 01:12:26,833 --> 01:12:28,208 If you leave, 803 01:12:29,167 --> 01:12:31,750 you'll just be an ordinary fugitive. 804 01:12:33,917 --> 01:12:35,542 But you came back. 805 01:12:36,792 --> 01:12:38,958 That makes you the rebel leader. 806 01:12:39,917 --> 01:12:43,375 The story is perfect. 807 01:12:45,708 --> 01:12:47,625 For your own selfish gain, 808 01:12:48,167 --> 01:12:49,708 you harm the innocent. 809 01:12:50,125 --> 01:12:52,542 - Do you still consider yourself a human? - And you? 810 01:12:55,042 --> 01:12:57,708 Ten years in service, and you have nothing. 811 01:12:57,792 --> 01:12:59,833 You live worse than a dog! 812 01:12:59,958 --> 01:13:01,625 Do you consider yourself a human? 813 01:13:04,500 --> 01:13:06,500 Filthy old bastard! 814 01:14:28,083 --> 01:14:29,792 That's not how I taught you. 815 01:14:38,708 --> 01:14:39,625 Too light! 816 01:14:41,917 --> 01:14:43,042 Too slow! 817 01:14:44,542 --> 01:14:46,375 Too obvious! 818 01:15:40,125 --> 01:15:42,000 Now that looks a bit more like it. 819 01:16:39,792 --> 01:16:41,708 Instead of being an eagle in the sky, 820 01:16:41,792 --> 01:16:43,167 you insist on being a dog! 821 01:16:58,625 --> 01:16:59,667 Eagle or dog, 822 01:16:59,667 --> 01:17:01,208 a beast is just a beast! 823 01:18:34,917 --> 01:18:38,625 I am Huang Shining, judicial commissioner of the Hedong Circuit! 824 01:18:40,958 --> 01:18:43,708 Tonight, there was a rebellion, 825 01:18:43,792 --> 01:18:46,708 and I brought people here to fight! 826 01:18:47,167 --> 01:18:50,208 This person is the rebel leader. 827 01:18:51,000 --> 01:18:52,500 Arrest him! 828 01:18:55,000 --> 01:18:55,958 Buyi, 829 01:18:57,125 --> 01:18:58,292 watch closely. 830 01:19:00,958 --> 01:19:02,125 This is 831 01:19:03,167 --> 01:19:05,375 the last lesson I will give you. 832 01:19:19,500 --> 01:19:20,917 It's not that I don't understand. 833 01:19:22,167 --> 01:19:24,958 It's that I'm different from you. 834 01:19:35,167 --> 01:19:36,417 Where did the suspect go? 835 01:19:38,125 --> 01:19:38,958 Search thoroughly! 836 01:20:03,500 --> 01:20:05,083 It seems someone in the court 837 01:20:05,167 --> 01:20:06,625 couldn't stand it anymore. 838 01:20:07,792 --> 01:20:10,958 In the end, Huang Shining was just a pawn. 839 01:20:13,208 --> 01:20:15,333 The court has withdrawn the warrant for your arrest. 840 01:20:18,500 --> 01:20:21,708 There's also news that you'll be rewarded soon. 841 01:20:25,958 --> 01:20:27,625 Anyway, I'm going back. 842 01:20:33,167 --> 01:20:34,625 Say something, will you? 843 01:20:41,042 --> 01:20:44,333 Huang Shining, the judicial commissioner of the Hedong Circuit, 844 01:20:44,375 --> 01:20:45,958 held a high position, 845 01:20:45,958 --> 01:20:48,125 but instead of serving the country and caring for the people, 846 01:20:48,125 --> 01:20:50,167 he sought to massacre disaster victims 847 01:20:50,208 --> 01:20:54,375 and fabricate signs of rebellion for personal gain. 848 01:20:54,542 --> 01:20:56,583 Yang Shouxin, the magistrate of Pingyang, 849 01:20:56,708 --> 01:20:59,750 was loyal and brave and saw through the treachery, 850 01:20:59,750 --> 01:21:01,625 - but unfortunately, he met his demise. - What's over there? 851 01:21:01,625 --> 01:21:03,000 - Fortunately, heaven does not - There's a notice. 852 01:21:03,125 --> 01:21:04,083 abandon the loyal. 853 01:21:26,167 --> 01:21:27,958 The court established Eagle Hall 854 01:21:30,958 --> 01:21:33,000 to train iron-willed officers. 855 01:21:50,083 --> 01:21:51,625 The Eagle Hall Code includes three tests. 856 01:21:53,083 --> 01:21:54,125 Capture. 857 01:21:56,500 --> 01:21:58,208 Cast the net wide to capture the mastermind. 858 01:21:59,333 --> 01:22:01,042 Better harsh than too forgiving. 859 01:22:07,333 --> 01:22:08,583 Interrogation. 860 01:22:09,708 --> 01:22:11,458 Master the art of cunning. 861 01:22:12,167 --> 01:22:13,917 Strike with thunderous force. 862 01:22:16,000 --> 01:22:17,708 Expose their treachery. 863 01:22:21,833 --> 01:22:22,917 Execution. 864 01:22:24,000 --> 01:22:25,917 Hold fast to the path of righteousness. 865 01:22:26,667 --> 01:22:28,458 Root out evil to its core. 866 01:22:29,625 --> 01:22:31,667 There is no room for sentiment before the law. 867 01:22:33,208 --> 01:22:34,083 Buyi, 868 01:22:35,792 --> 01:22:37,000 how many did you pass? 869 01:22:37,917 --> 01:22:39,292 I only passed the "capture" test. 870 01:22:40,917 --> 01:22:42,958 I don't believe it's because you're incapable. 871 01:22:43,083 --> 01:22:43,958 Get out! 872 01:22:44,083 --> 01:22:46,958 It's just that you have sentimental mercy. 873 01:22:47,750 --> 01:22:51,125 EAST SIDE COFFIN SHOP 874 01:23:16,125 --> 01:23:17,375 Did you get married? 875 01:23:18,958 --> 01:23:20,708 You didn't get married, did you? 876 01:23:20,792 --> 01:23:21,583 Me? 877 01:23:22,333 --> 01:23:23,542 When I'm like this? 878 01:23:24,333 --> 01:23:26,000 You were just too stubborn. 879 01:23:26,125 --> 01:23:28,583 If you had pleaded with the master, you could have stayed at Eagle Hall. 880 01:23:38,292 --> 01:23:39,833 Come back to Bianliang City with me. 881 01:23:41,000 --> 01:23:43,083 In the past, so many descendants of noble families 882 01:23:43,500 --> 01:23:45,375 and meritorious generals 883 01:23:47,167 --> 01:23:48,417 were named 884 01:23:49,917 --> 01:23:51,125 Buyi. 885 01:23:54,542 --> 01:23:56,333 Do not forget your past. 886 01:23:58,125 --> 01:23:59,833 Eagle Hall is your foundation. 887 01:23:59,958 --> 01:24:01,708 NOODLES 888 01:24:01,792 --> 01:24:04,000 And Bianliang City is your true home. 889 01:24:06,083 --> 01:24:07,833 PLAIN NOODLES 890 01:24:10,292 --> 01:24:12,125 It's Bianliang style, the taste of your hometown. 891 01:24:17,958 --> 01:24:20,917 But even so, it's nothing more than using power to oppress others. 892 01:24:24,458 --> 01:24:25,708 Bianliang 893 01:24:25,875 --> 01:24:27,292 or Pingyang, 894 01:24:28,125 --> 01:24:29,708 what difference does that make? 895 01:24:33,167 --> 01:24:34,333 Have you forgotten? 896 01:24:37,750 --> 01:24:39,167 Our hands 897 01:24:39,958 --> 01:24:42,125 are already stained with blood. 898 01:24:49,333 --> 01:24:51,375 I had no choice in the past. 899 01:25:28,542 --> 01:25:30,042 Do you truly wish to return? 900 01:25:37,625 --> 01:25:38,958 One, two, three. 901 01:25:48,292 --> 01:25:49,625 One, two, three, go. 902 01:26:36,333 --> 01:26:37,125 Go. 903 01:27:12,375 --> 01:27:14,042 One, two, three.