01x22 - Episode 22

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[Episode 22]

- Everyone, don't push!
- Don't rush!

Don't panic!

- Don't fight!
- Don't panic!

One by one!

I can't go inside.

After registration,
then you can head to the shelter.

When you're at the shelter,
only then you can survive.

Be patient! One by one!

Don't push.

- Don't panic!
- Everyone will have a turn.

Don't push.

There's enough for everyone.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

- Thank you.
- I'm from Shangdu.

You've been looking at it all day.
Have you figured out anything?

The location is not right.

What location?

The refugees who are coming for me.
The location is not right.

How so?

Third Uncle, we rode swiftly

from Huaixiang to Dingzhou.

We are also traveling
with excellent horses.

So if my reputation spreads
like wildfire

among ordinary folks,

it should still spread slower
than the journey we took, right?

Under normal circumstances,

Dingzhou's people would only hear

about me after we leave Dingzhou.

You said it yourself
under normal circumstances.

But these folks
are clearly targeting you.

But the location
to target me is not right.

Third Uncle, think about it.
The night we arrived in Dingzhou,

many refugees outside the city

were already looking for me.

Most of them are from elsewhere.

They don't have any horses.

All of them

came on foot.

Also, the farthest ones came
from Ningzhou.

That's right.

Look.

If they set out
from Ningzhou to Dingzhou

at the same time as us without any rest,

they would

only be reaching Dingzhou's border.

So someone intentionally grouped

and sent these refugees to Dingzhou.

The only county adjacent

to both Shangdu in the south
and Ningzhou in the west

which are the two heavily
affected provinces,

[Wei]

is Wei County.

Third Uncle,
I'm going to see Official Liu.

This is...

[Dingzhou Prefecture]

Second Lady Jiang.

From the refugees'
household registration,

we found out they came
from three places.

Shangdu,

Ningzhou,

and Wei County.

Among them,
most are from the Wei County.

It's nearly half of them.

Half of them have arrived in Dingzhou.

The population in Wei County
suddenly dropped drastically.

I wonder

if they have extra food.

Father and I think

it's suspicious that the magistrate
of Wei County is not disclosing

the sudden decrease
in Wei County's population.

I suspect the county magistrate
is hoarding food,

leading to famine
and causing the people to go hungry.

Plus, someone spreading rumors
about you being a savior

to attract more refugees

from Wei County to Dingzhou.

Maybe the magistrate
is being manipulated,

or there's a sudden issue in Wei County.

To be honest, I suspect Wei County
is up to something too.

Someone is redirecting refugees
to Dingzhou from there.

We should catch one or two troublemakers

who were causing problems before

and interrogate them.

Maybe we can find out who's behind them.

When the refugees came
to the courtyard last night,

I had the same thoughts too.

But these troublemakers are too cunning.

It's quite hard to find them

from the crowd.

No need to find them.

We'll set a trap to lure them out.

A trap? What kind of trap?

Official Liu,
I want to leave the city for a bit.

Leave the city at this time?

That's not a good idea.
It's too dangerous. You can't leave.

- That's right.
- Absolutely not.

If we don't enter the tiger's den,

how do we catch the cub?

[Dingzhou]

Stop the carriage!

Folks, I know this person.

He travels with Second Lady Jiang.

Second Lady Jiang,
are you trying to leave?

Folks, we can't let her leave!

[Dingzhou]
Who will help us then?

What do you think Second Lady Jiang is?

A coward like you who talks tough
among the crowd?

Listen here.

Second Lady Jiang is leaving the city
to get food supplies.

Anyone who dares to stop her,

don't blame me for being ruthless.

These officials are the best
at deceiving people.

Since we're all going to starve anyway,

why not take a chance?

Let's abduct the Grand Chancellor's
daughter in exchange for food!

He's right! These people are all liars!

We want to exchange her food!
Exchange her for food!

- Exchange her for food!
- Exchange her for food!

I shall see
who dares to stop the carriage!

You?

You?

You?

Or you?

[Dingzhou]

Arrest the agitators.

Spreading rumors
and sabotaging disaster relief efforts

are considered acts of treason.

We're ordered to arrest you.

Those who are not involved, leave now!

- Come on.
- Let's go.

I told you not to stop the carriage.

But you refused to listen.

Li,

do you think Duke Su
and the others can catch them?

Since the day I've known him,

he has never failed.

If we don't enter the tiger's den,
how do we catch the cub?

What if you were eaten by the tiger?

[Prudence under Heaven's Eyes]

- Duke Su.
- Duke Su.

Pack your things. Bring Xue Huaiyuan
and come with me.

I'll ensure your safe entry
into the capital.

If I wanted to leave,
I could have done so yesterday.

But it's my...

It's Magistrate Xue
who refused to leave.

Has he returned to his normal state?

No.

Then why listen to someone

who's not in the right mind?

Duke Su!

Please be careful with your words.

Dingzhou

is in trouble now because of me.

I can't just leave like this.

Moreover, we're starting
to see the bigger picture now.

It's time to unravel things.

I won't let this go for nothing.

Have you forgotten

what's more important to you now?

I know better than anyone.

The people in Dingzhou
and Huaixiang are no different.

They've suffered and ended up like this
because of oppression.

The tragedy of Magistrate Xue's family

is also a result of power struggles.

For me,

clearing the Xue family's name
is not enough.

It's about exposing
the real mastermind behind all this.

Only this way

can we prevent

more tragedies

like the Xue family's.

So you've made up your mind?

Yes.

Then I'll leave the city on your behalf.

Then

why was Duke Su here yesterday?

You can go and ask him yourself.

I dare not provoke him.

But both of you look pretty close.

How could you not know?

No wonder Ye Shijie got appointed

while you accomplished nothing.

It turns out you spend your efforts
on trivial things like these.

I…

Everyone has their strengths.

Jiang Jingrui never aimed
to be an official.

Why are you staring at me?

Forget it, I have to leave now.

I'll go ask my father

if they found the person.

Liu Xu, you know me too well.

[Prudence under Heaven's Eyes]

It's confirmed.

The trouble in Dingzhou

was orchestrated by Lu Ziyun,
the magistrate of Wei County.

They embezzled the relief grain
from the court

and directed the refugees to Dingzhou.

Official Liu, you should know
what to do now, right?

Thank you for your assistance, Duke Su.
I know what to do now.

I'll handle the matters in Wei County.

You handle the evacuation
of Dingzhou's refugees.

Yes, Duke Su.

I knew there was something between them.

For sure.

Your luck.

- Don't talk about my niece.
- Be discreet with your words.

Come here.

[People's Admiration]
Is everything in Huaixiang sorted out?

No.

Then how did you get here so quickly?

What do you think?

Just a reminder.

After finding Xue Huaiyuan,

you seemed a bit too emotional.

It's better for you to keep calm.

All right.

I'm leaving now.

Is there nothing you want to say to me?

Be careful

when you leave tomorrow.

I'll say what I said before.

Stay calm, Second Lady Jiang.

[People's Admiration]

Liu Xu,

all the food

is here.

We'll distribute these tomorrow

and don't touch the rest.

We need to make it last for three days.

It should be enough
to last for three days.

Once Wei County's issue is resolved,

food won't be an issue.

It's not every day
I get to see you look serious.

I start to see you
in a different light now.

What did you think

I was like before?

You used to carry
around a turtle all day,

doing nothing.

But when in crisis,

you're pretty reliable.

I've always been reliable, all right?

I'll arrange all the food for you.

Is she going to confess to me?

What is it?

You're just not strong enough.

You're always dilly-dallying.
When will you finish moving?

[Jiang's Residence]

Here.

Master didn't eat again?

Yes.

Has he not eaten these days?

Not a single bite?

Not a bite?

Master is discussing matters
with his aides

and doesn't want to be disturbed.

Skipping meals is not good.

He should eat something.

No matter what,
your health is important.

I have no appetite.

Are the roads in Dingzhou still blocked?

It's kind of you
to even worry about this.

We just got the news

that the refugees in Dingzhou
have blocked the city gates.

No one inside can get out.

Li Zhongnan refuses
to release the grain.

They're pushing Li to her death there.

The Ye family also went to Dingzhou.

It shouldn't be difficult for Li, right?

That's not my only worry.

Even if they manage to leave Dingzhou,

what will happen
when they return to the capital?

Breaking out a prisoner is a huge crime.

Will the Court of Judicial Review
let Li off?

And will Li Zhongnan let me off?

[Wei County's Granary, Wei County]

Stop right there. Who's there?

[Wei County's Granary]

[Wei County's Granary]

My Lord, there is indeed
some grain left in the warehouse.

It's the relief grain allocated
by the court.

But Lu Ziyun has fled.

We've counted the provisions.
It's not much,

But it should help for now.

But everything went too smoothly.

The warehouse wasn't burned.

We weren't obstructed on the way here.

It was like everything
was set up for us.

Do you think I'm overthinking?

With the secret guards in action,

it should go smoothly, right?

It's just a trick to lure us away.

[Zhang's Grain Mill]
Why can't you sell it?

I'll pay double.

Official Ye,
it's not that I don't want to sell.

The Luyang grain storage has
been requisitioned for disaster relief.

All the grain in our shop

belongs to the imperial court now.

They're sealed
and waiting to be transported now.

If I sell it to you,

that would be private selling
of government grain.

That's punishable by death.

But...

Shijie, let's move on.

We'll check other places.

[Zhang's Grain Mill]

[Datong Escort]
You see,

we dare not transport this grain.

Just name your price.

It's not about the money.

Our brothers said
there are checkpoints on the roads

and strictly inspecting
for private grain selling.

If they accuse us of that,

who can we turn to?

We've always gotten our goods from you.

This isn't how you should do business.

Shijie.

Let's go. If nothing else works,

let's check our family's transport carts

to see if they'll work.

All right.

Any movement on Jiang Yuanbai's side?

Nothing. I heard

that he's still discussing things
with his aides every day.

What's the use of discussing?

Unless he grows wings
and flies to Dingzhou

to bring Jiang Li back.

Or else it'll be hard for them
to overcome this.

What about Xiao Heng?

Fell for the trap
and went to Wei County.

And the Ye family?

They're looking for grains in Luyang

but have had no luck.

So

Jiang Li in Dingzhou is...

She's now completely isolated
like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

Grand Chancellor Li, here.

There's enough for everyone.
So line up and don't push.

Why are you cutting in line?
Don't cut in line.

I'm not cutting. I'm just looking.

What's going on?

Didn't I say everyone will get some?

There's enough for everyone. Be patient.

Line up and be patient.

You can get your food here too.

There's enough for everyone.

Everyone will get their food.
So be patient.

You can line up here too.

Let them distribute.

There's plenty. So don't rush.

Someone has died of hunger!

Someone is dead. He died from hunger.

Come and look, someone died from hunger.

Come and take a look!

The relief congee
in the city is too watery.

If this continues,

we'll all starve to death.

He's right.

- Am I right?
- Make way, please.

- How is this edible?
- Please make way.

What happened?

Is this water or congee?

It's so watery
that it's not filling at all.

That's right. Someone already died.

Are you trying to starve us to death?

Also, did you give Dingzhou's grain

to the people outside the city?

No, don't say that.

Where's the grain?

Isn't Second Lady Jiang supposed
to be kind?

Why is she hiding?

Are our lives not important?

- Yes, that's right.
- That's right.

Everyone, calm down. It's not like that.

Calm down.

We came to Dingzhou

because we believed
in Second Lady Jiang.

But since we arrived,

we're still starving every day.

Now, someone has died.

We want to see Second Lady Jiang.

Call her out.

- Call her out.
- It's not like that.

- Everyone, calm down.
- Calm down.

- Please calm down.
- It's not like that.

This is bad. Close the city gates.

- Everyone, calm down.
- Calm down.

Liu Xu, leave now.

Go quickly.

Everyone, listen to me.
Please calm down.

Jiang Jingrui!

Open the gate quickly.
He's still outside.

- There are too many refugees outside.
- Open the gate!

- We can't handle them if we open it.
- Open the gates.

It's not like that.

Everyone, calm down. You must calm down.

Listen to me.

Things aren't what you think.

Li,

come with me to the county yamen
to take shelter.

More and more refugees
are gathering outside.

They're demanding you come out.

I fear people inside the city
will cause trouble.

It seems we haven't caught

all the instigators yet.

They're eager to act.

Liu Xu and my cousin

are distributing porridge
at the gate today.

How are they doing?

I heard Jiang Jingrui is trapped
outside the city.

What?

Third Uncle,

take Magistrate Xue to the county yamen.
I need to go outside the city.

These people are clearly after you.

That's precisely the reason

I can't let my cousin suffer for me.

Why not have Tong take Magistrate Xue
to the county yamen?

I'll accompany you outside the city.

Third Uncle,
it will be a little dangerous.

When have I ever been afraid of danger?

Even if it's dangerous,

I'll go with you.

Everyone, calm down.

It's Second Lady Jiang!

It's Second Lady Jiang!

Second Lady Jiang finally came out.

[Dingzhou]
Second Lady Jiang. Second Lady Jiang.

Second Lady Jiang, please help us.

Help us poor people
who had to leave our homes.

Please help us.

Quiet down!

Get up!

- Get up!
- Dear all,

I know the famine
in Dingzhou is serious.

[Dingzhou]
The relief grain is on its way.

In two days at most,

the famine in Dingzhou will be resolved.

Are we supposed to wait
until we starve to death?

He's right.
We've waited so long already.

Since you've come to me,

it means you trust me.

Listen to what I have to say.

Even though there was a famine
in Dingzhou before,

the grain in the city was enough
to sustain us.

But now, look for yourselves.

There are so many more refugees inside
and outside the city.

Even if we empty the grain stores
of two Dingzhou cities,

it won't be enough.

Many of you are from Wei County.

The relief grain from the court arrived

[Dingzhou]
in Wei County months ago.

But Wei County became a place
with no grain.

Where did the grain go?

It must have been hoarded
by corrupt officials.

Think again,

who made you leave your homes
and come to Dingzhou?

We've investigated Wei County.

Even if you were deceived,

now you have no way out.

[Dingzhou]

The grain in Dingzhou can sustain us

until the relief grain arrives.

I won't leave the city alone.

I will stay here in Dingzhou
and face the famine with you.

Fellow villagers,

the grain will arrive
in two days at most.

We don't believe you.
If we don't get grain today,

we'll cause trouble.
We'll cause trouble!

- Yes, we'll cause trouble.
- Give us grain.

Do you see that?

These people are so hungry
that they're not thinking straight.

They can't hear what you're saying.

Why are you doing this again?

Open the gate.

Is Liu Xu coming?

Open the gate quickly.

Open the city gate now!

- Back off!
- Back off!

Back off!

Back off! If you cause more trouble,
I'll arrest all of you!

The soldiers are bullying the people.

We outnumber them.
We're not afraid of you!

We're not afraid of you!

We don't have to be scared of them!

Third Uncle,

arrest those two in front.

What are you doing?

Come with me!

Come with me!

He k*lled him! Someone is dead!

The soldier k*lled him!

This...

Catch Second Lady Jiang!

Second Lady Jiang
is a high official's daughter!

If we catch her,
we'll definitely get food!

Do you know the crime of harming
the Grand Chancellor's daughter?

The law can't punish everyone.

It's not like
you can k*ll us all, right?

Everyone,
go and get Second Lady Jiang now!

- Get her!
- What are you doing?

- Get her!
- Move back!

We'll have food if we get her!

- Back off!
- Get Second Lady Jiang!

Get Second Lady Jiang!

Back off!

Catch her!

Move back!

Grain is here!

Grain is here!

The grain has arrived!

The grain has arrived!

The grain has arrived!

- It's Ye Shijie.
- The grain is here.

The grain is here.

Unload the cart. Hurry up.

We're saved.

The grain has arrived.

We're saved.

Get up.

Get up.

Why are you grabbing me?

- I said, get up.
- Be gentle.

Try to run, huh?

No, I won't run.

Everyone, calm down.

Line up. Everyone will have some.

- Hold this.
- Don't worry. You'll have your food.

Don't drop it.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

Let's go check the front.

Li,

I came late.

You're not, Jia'er.

It's all thanks to you.

Or else it'll be difficult
to settle this.

Don't say that.

The Ye family owes you this.

You deserve it.

Ye,

thank you.

Not bad, Ye Shijie.

How did you get so much grain

in such a short time?

If I weren't confident,

I wouldn't have left so easily.

Shijie wrote to me

before returning.

He said you'd pass through Dingzhou.

But with the famine,

some people might use this chance

to cause trouble for you.

So we started preparing

from that moment.

[Arrange grain relief to help Dingzhou]
Li might be trapped in Dingzhou.

Shijie asked us
to think of ways to help her.

Master, we had some cash earlier.

But it's all spent
on raw materials and labor.

Mortgage Lizheng Hall

to borrow some money.

Don't forget my jewelry too.

Saving lives comes first.

Jia'er, do you have to go to Cangzhou
to gather the grain?

The prices there are much higher
than in Luyang.

I asked the security escort.

They've set up checkpoints

between Luyang and Dingzhou.

If the Ye family transports grain,

[Bingde Hall]
they will accuse us of smuggling

and confiscating the grain.

Even if we gather grain in Luyang,
we can't get it through.

Also, Shijie said

not to let anyone know
the Ye family is collecting grain.

My trip to Cangzhou
should be kept a secret too.

Understood.

Shijie,

how did you know all this in advance?

I received a secret letter.

[Grains from Cangzhou
can relieve Dingzhou's predicament.]

And you trusted it?

What if someone gives you
fake information?

If it were from anyone else,
I wouldn't trust it.

But...

[Duke Su]

The Ye family's luck sure is amazing.

There are checkpoints everywhere.

Yet, they managed to transport grain
from Cangzhou.

It's not luck.

It's part of His Lordship's plan.

That's impressive
to predict all of this.

The secret letters weren't just sent
to Ye Shijie,

but also to the Jiang family.

The secret plan was to ensure
the Ye family's grain entered

from Cangzhou.

Do you understand what this means?

Li Zhongnan has set up checkpoints
on the route

to Dingzhou.

It's to prevent any grain relief
from entering Dingzhou

and to keep Second Lady Jiang
trapped there.

However, only the Governor
of Cangzhou is on our side.

But will the Ye family really go
to such lengths

and pay a high price
to procure grain from Cangzhou?

We don't have a better option
at this moment.

It's better to assume they will
than to assume otherwise.

Send a fast horse to Cangzhou
with my message.

Ensure that the Ye family's relief grain

arrives in Dingzhou without problems.

But what do we do
about this secret message?

Do what?

We'll put up an act for Li Zhongnan

to make him think that I, Jiang Yuanbai,

am at a loss this time.

So His Lordship is playing
a diversion tactic.

Was our visit to Wei County
also part of the act?

They wanted to lure us out of Dingzhou.

But if we didn't fall into the trap
they set in Wei County,

they'll suspect

that His Lordship has come up
with a response strategy.

Then they'll shift
their focus on the Ye family.

Only the Ye family
can resolve this crisis.

If they were targeted,

the grain might not make it through.

Why didn't His Lordship
just go with you?

Why involve me in this act?

I wasn't even informed of this.

If we stayed,

they would surely be cautious

and wouldn't instigate their spies
in the city to cause trouble.

How did Dingzhou get into this crisis?

We need to get
that information from them.

What if the Ye family
doesn't make it in time?

Does His Lordship have a backup plan?

His Lordship believes Second Lady Jiang

can definitely wait
until the Ye family arrives.

Did His Lordship discuss

this plan with Second Lady Jiang before?

No.

But they

probably have a tacit understanding.

Lu Ji, you've become mischievous.

A man is known by the company he keeps.

Your Highness,
why do you want to see me?

Have you heard?

Jiang Li has brought Huaixiang's people
to the capital to file a complaint.

I've heard about it.

She also brought back someone.

Huaixiang's County Magistrate,

Xue Huaiyuan.

It seems you know about this already.

That's why you're not surprised.

I've only heard it mentioned
among the scholars.

How do you plan to deal with her?

Aren't you going to ask
why Xue Huaiyuan is alive?

Or if we managed

to keep our gold mine?

You're only concerned
about how I handle her?

She brought back a prisoner she freed.

Those from the Court of Judicial Review

are waiting for her at the city gate.

As soon as she enters the city gate,
she'll be thrown in prison.

Are you worried

because you're afraid she might suffer?

Do you have to treat me like this,
Your Highness?

I just feel
that every time you mention her,

it's like talking about Xue Fangfei.

Is it a misunderstanding
on my part or yours?

I k*lled Xue Fangfei

while Xue Huaiyuan was k*lled
by your people.

Now Xue Fangfei is buried
under the ground,

never to rise again.

But Xue Huaiyuan is returning
to the capital.

Don't you think
you should give me an explanation?

What did you say?

Once the Huaixiang case is turned over,

Your Highness's and King Cheng's

might be exposed.

Things have come to this.
Instead of considering the big picture,

you're bothering me with a dead person.

You dare to scold me.

I apologize.

I was impulsive
and offended Your Highness.

Please forgive me, Your Highness.

Don't think

that just because I teased you
for a moment,

you can control my affairs.

It's not your place
to tell me what to do.

Yes, Your Highness.

Jiang Li must return quickly.

I can't wait to meet her in person.

[I, Zhou Dezhao, report that Jiang Li
misled the people of Huaixiang]

[to obstruct justice
and helped Xue Huaiyuan escape]

Read the Court
of Judicial Review's memorial.

Is it similar to what Li Zhongnan wrote?

It's similar but more detailed.

It cites many criminal laws.

They want me
to convict Second Lady Jiang.

Li Zhongnan is even more ruthless.

Is he trying to use this chance
to convict Jiang Yuanbai too?

What do you think?

It's a bit difficult.

Even you find it challenging too, right?

[Imperial Secretariat and Chancellor]
I can refute his memorial easily.

After all, Jiang Li and Xue Huaiyuan
just reached the capital.

We haven't convicted her yet.

So it's too early to talk
about collective punishment.

The Court of Judicial Review's memorial

can't be delayed anymore.

I must approve it today.

[Govern the People, Serve Heaven]

Then approve it.

You seem calm about it?

You should know if we do this,

your pawn will be trapped.

What is Your Majesty's view
on the phrase "valuing the people"?

It's a saying from the wise,
and it should be followed.

[Harmonious Governance]

My Lord,

how many times
have we watched plays from above?

What's wrong with His Lordship?

If you don't want to be punished,
then don't talk.

Second Lady Jiang Li is proven
to have rescued a death row prisoner

in Huaixiang.
She will now be detained awaiting trial.

Second Lady Jiang,

[Zhou Dezhao]
I'll take you and Xue Huaiyuan away.

I hope...

Sir,

I never intended to make things hard
for the Court of Judicial Review.

Guards, take her away.

Everyone,

please listen to me.

I did rescue a prisoner.
By law, I should go to prison.

But I, Jiang Li, have no regrets.

I brought you all to the capital

not to seek pardon for myself.

But to bring your injustices

the ears of the Emperor.

Our Emperor is a just
and righteous ruler.

The injustice of Magistrate Xue

and your injustices

will surely be redressed for all to see!

Sir, I have only one request.

What is it?

I want to strike

the capital's Dengwen Drum.

It's been a long time since anyone
has struck the capital's Dengwen Drum.

The last time it was struck
was over a decade ago.

Which one are you referring to?

The time when General Xiao died.

At Chang'an Gate,

the Dengwen Drum

is on the platform.

The Magistrate of Huaixiang,
Xue Huaiyuan,

has always loved and cared
for the people like his own children,

spending his entire fortune on them.

However, he has been framed
by wicked men,

falsely accused,

and imprisoned, awaiting execution.

I, Jiang Li, though just a woman,

cannot stand by
and see a loyal official wronged

and a good man condemned to death.

Today, I will strike the drum
at the city gate

to seek justice for Xue Huaiyuan!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

♪If there are no happy memories♪

Father!

Stop it!

You rascal! Get down here!

What are you doing?

My father died unjustly.

I must seek justice for him.

Father!

Your father died in battle.

He is a hero of Great Yan!

No, you're lying!

Leave!

Let me go!

Put me down!

You're lying! Put me down!

Father!

♪Continue to love,
until the breath runs out♪

Forgive me.

I can only help Magistrate Xue

to strike the Dengwen Drum.

♪After the hardships,
never to part again♪

Let's go.

Wait!

Second Lady Jiang, no need to apologize.

We are still here.

I'm illiterate.

I'll just repeat
what Second Lady Jiang said.

We seek justice for Magistrate Xue!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

We'll seek justice for Magistrate Xue!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

Your Majesty,

I made this especially for you.

Here.

Put it on.

My dear, I don't lack these things.

May the sound
of the drum be clearly heard!

May the heavens judge
between good and evil!

Your Majesty.

What's going on outside, Eunuch Su?

The Dengwen Drum outside Chang'an Gate
has been struck.

Who's striking the drum?

It was Second Lady Jiang.

Second Lady Jiang struck
the Dengwen Drum three times,

drawing a crowd of onlookers.

Where is the head
of the Court of Judicial Review?

The head has already taken
Second Lady Jiang away.

The ones striking the drum

are the people she brought
from Huaixiang.

Your Majesty, forgive me.

It is my fault.

My niece has been out of line.

It's not related to you.

Get some rest.

I will go and see.

[Govern the People, Serve Heaven]

You're here pretty fast.

So tell me.

What's happening at Chang'an Gate now?

Your Majesty,

Secretariat Director has requested

an audience.

What do you think?

It's best not to see him now.

Tell him I'm busy

and he should return.

Yes, Your Majesty.

My teacher will be uneasy

when he returns.

So tell me.

The Dengwen Drum at Chang'an Gate
has been struck.

The Court of Judicial Review
has taken them away too.

What should we do next

to bring your pawn back to the game?

Jiang Li isn't foolish.

She has already prepared
a backup plan for herself.

Her case and Xue Huaiyuan's case
will be trialed together.

If Xue Huaiyuan's case is turned over,

Xue Huaiyuan will be innocent.

Then the prison break case
won't be valid anymore.

What's the matter?

I find it quite interesting.

Where did you find this pawn?

I didn't find her.

She came to me on her own.

Not bad.

She's a good pawn.

You must have felt something
when you heard

the Dengwen Drum today at Chang'an Gate.

Don't you, Your Majesty?

Yes, I do.

[Govern the People, Serve Heaven]

After all, I've been waiting
for this day for a long time.

Let's use this pawn

to thoroughly clean up

the imperial court of Great Yan.

Issue my decree.

♪If there are no happy memories♪

♪How can we traverse
the forbidden land of sorrow?♪

♪Two cold and unfeeling bodies♪

♪Holding hands,
can we get through the snow season?♪

♪In the cold wind, in the long night♪

♪Embracing the remaining warmth♪

♪The depth of the sea, unfathomable♪

♪Can it bury yesterday's sighs?♪

♪Continue to love,
cherishing it with my life♪

♪Continue to live,
even with only a glimmer of hope♪

♪Whether in sorrow or joy,
I believe in you♪

♪I'd rather be trapped
in the world's extremes♪

♪Continue to live,
exhausting all courage♪

♪Continue to love,
until the breath runs out♪

♪Traversing half a lifetime
of loneliness, just to meet you♪

♪After the hardships,
never to part again♪

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never to part again♪ retiming by Yume97