01x25 - Episode 25

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[Pursuit of Jade]

[Episode 25]

It wasn't easy
getting these pheasants today.

I'll cook them later
so everyone gets some meat.

Let me handle this.

You didn't pluck the feathers clean
last time.

The brothers said what you cooked
wasn't good.

You tend the fire. Let me do it.

Okay.

You can't just use hot water
to pluck pheasant feathers.

You have to dip them in cold water first,

then scald them in hot water
for half an incense stick's time.

That's the only way to get them clean.

You're quite the cook, young lady.

How about this?

Come join our Mess Crew.

I can't promise much else,

but as long as we have meat to eat,

you'll get a share. What do you say?

Thanks, Sir.

But I'll have to pass.

My husband is injured.

He needs someone to take care of him.

Once he recovers,

I'll come help right away.

Sure!

Sure.

Mrs. Fan.

Mr. Sun—

No.

Mr. Counselor,

do you need something?

Yes, I have something to tell you.

Sure.

Come, have a seat.

Thanks.

The soldiers built a new tent over there.

Yan Zheng has been moved there.

Really?

It's quieter there,

so it's easier for you
to brew his medicine.

That's great.

But there are so many wounded.

Why move only him?

Well,

in the plan to flood the bandits,

you made a great contribution.

You even risked your life
to find your husband.

After the Marquis of Wu'an heard about it,

he gave this reward
to your husband specifically.

It was only a verbal reward?

Nothing substantial?

There is!

This is yours.

This isn't enough to share.

That's not it.

Everyone in the pig butcher squad
has a reward.

E-Everyone?

So much?

That's wonderful.

A powerful noble like the Marquis of Wu'an

actually keeps us commoners

in mind.

When Yan Zheng recovers,

we'll go thank him together.

That won't be necessary.

I'll thank him properly on your behalf.

Goodbye.

I have to go find that rascal Jiuheng

to settle the score.

One!

k*ll!

Two!

k*ll!

One!

k*ll!

Two!

k*ll!

This is the latest medicinal powder
I developed.

It's great for generating body fluids
and stopping bleeding.

[Regeneration and Bleed-Stop]

I heard Your Highness
tested hundreds of herbs

to find this non-toxic one.

On behalf of the soldiers,

I thank you, Your Highness.

It is my duty as a royal physician.

There is something I want to ask you.

Why are you deceiving Fan Changyu?

Although she is a commoner,

I can't bear to see
such a nice lady suffer.

Except for my identity
as the Marquis of Wu'an,

I haven't lied to her at all.

You should worry about yourself first.

Don't worry about my affairs.

Your status as the Marquis of Wu'an
is too different from hers.

Marquis of Wu'an?

What are you saying
about the Marquis of Wu'an?

Changyu.

Something about a status difference?

What's wrong?

Did something happen?

There's a status difference
between Yan Zheng

and the Marquis of Wu'an, right?

He's teaching

the Marquis of Wu'an
how to butter up to his wife

and keep a private stash.

A private stash?

The Marquis of Wu'an
has a private stash too?

He's just like Mr. Zhao.

So you must keep a close eye
on Yan Zheng.

If the Marchioness finds out,

he'll be in big trouble.

Seriously.

You're bad at lying to start with.

Why would you give the Marquis
such an idea?

All right.

I shan't disturb
you two lovebirds chatting.

I'm off to brew medicine.

The Mess Crew caught some pheasants.

I bought one

to nourish your body.

Here.

It smells good.

But without salt,

it might be gamey.

Let me do it.

Look.

What is this?

The Marquis knows about

how we intercepted scouts at Baxia.

He rewarded me and the pig butcher squad.

I have money now, so I can support you.

That's good.

By the way,

when you came up the mountain,
didn't you think about

what if you couldn't get down?

The Marquis of Wu'an is so powerful;

he surely wouldn't let us die
on the mountain.

Even if the rebels
really attack the mountain,

I can take you to escape.

If that time really comes,

just think about how to save yourself.

Why bring me along?

Why not?

I said I would support you,

and I definitely will.

When you left Lin'an,

I hit you

and said harsh words.

Every time I think about it,
I feel terrible

and very guilty.

You...

You came to look for me

just because you felt guilty?

No, that's not it.

I...

I was not just guilty.

You have no idea.

On my way here,

I almost died.

When Lin'an was massacred,

that b*stard came for revenge,

and I nearly fell off a cliff to my death.

Luckily,

a passing granny saved me.

I'm not afraid of death.

But I am afraid Changning
would be left without a sister.

And I am afraid I'd never see you again.

I missed you so much.

I was so scared you were dead.

Don't die.

Come home with me, okay?

Okay.

I slept for so long.

Wake me up next time.

Sleep if you want to.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I remember

when I brought you home from the snow,

you were much dirtier than you are now.

I couldn't make out

your face with all the blood on it.

Here.

Now I've nursed you back to health.

Does it still hurt?

With you here,

it's much better.

Your hand.

Changyu.

You kissed me.

I...

Just now, I...

Now we're even.

I'll come see you tomorrow morning.

Get some rest.

Shiny!

It's heavy.

This Marquis of Wu'an is really generous.

Here.

Boss.

Big Brother.

Did you find Changyu?

Yes.

That's good.

That's good.

She found her matrilocal husband too.

Really?

Look.

So much money.

Changyu is happy,

so I'm happy too.

Happy, happy.

I think it's our turn to get lucky.

How so?

Look, Changyu found her husband,

we got the reward money,

and there's another living soul in Lin'an.

What's that phrase again?

What phrase?

The one where everyone wins.

Everyone wins?

A win-win situation.

Right!

You're so educated.

So educated.

It didn't even come to my mind.

As expected.

If you ask me,

-There's a reason why you can succeed.
-What's with the noise so late at night?

Are you going to let people sleep or not?

Why... Why is it you guys again?

It's you again, isn't it?

Come back.

Go back.

Come on. Cheers.

Come on. Cheers.

Here.

Changyu.

Sister, I'm cold.

Here.

Cover up.

He's so badly injured.

How can he still go to the b*ttlefield?

I'm freezing to death.

She might as well sleep with Brother-in-Law.

[Xie]

Counselor!

Her High—

The Royal Physician, she...

What happened to her?

Quick!

Your Highness!

Jianjia, this prescription
works wonders for internal injuries.

Distribute it
to the other medics immediately.

Tell them to brew it at once.

Why are you here?

Just to fiddle with these herbs,

you ruin your health?

I've tested them myself.

These herbs are non-toxic

and can be found everywhere.

You...

You tested the medicine yourself?

Her Highness has tested many kinds.

She's almost lost her sense of taste.

There's no salt in the army anyway.

It's just as well.

It saves me from tasting the gaminess.

The medicine is ready.

Go, Jianjia.

As the Princess Royal,

you are incredibly noble.

How can you be so reckless?

I am a royal physician now.

I came to this army to save people.

Fine, even if you are a physician,

the origin of these herbs is unknown.

What if they are poisonous?

-It can be fatal.
-So what?

I told you,

don't treat me as the Princess Royal.

Headmaster,
you are not a teacher at the academy here.

In what capacity are you questioning me?

Back at the academy,

didn't you say,

"A ruler must bear the burden
of protecting the common people"?

A ruler must bear the burden
of protecting the common people.

A ruler of a nation

must shoulder the heavy responsibility

of protecting the people of the world.

That is the way of the ruler and minister.

The Princess Royal is of noble birth

and a woman.

Why be so harsh on yourself?

Precisely because I bear the duties
of the Princess Royal

and enjoy the blessings of the people,

I have even more responsibility
and obligation to protect them.

Don't I?

This way,

the soldiers' pain can be alleviated,

and for this battle,

there is hope of winning.

Your Highness, drink the medicine.

What's this?

Her Highness tests herbs daily,
so being poisoned is inevitable.

This is the antidote soup
Her Highness prepared in advance.

Let me.

It seems

you're not stupid after all.

You knew to prepare
an antidote for yourself.

Here.

Who are you calling stupid?

I'm stupid.

Here.

I'm stupid, I'm stupid.

Slowly.

That wretched girl
who delivered the grain,

she's the dame the Heir Apparent ordered

to be captured alive.

This dame is not simple.

She k*lled three of our scouts

and even stabbed the Heir Apparent.

She's ruthless and incredibly bold.

If I'd known, I would have ambushed
that grain convoy myself.

I missed a good chance
to earn merit for nothing.

Hu.

Remember this.

As long as the Heir Apparent
is in their hands,

we cannot act rashly.

How long must we swallow this till?

The Old Prince is still waiting for us

to meet up in Lucheng!

Of course we won't swallow it forever.

But to deal with the Marquis of Wu'an,

we have to outsmart them.

A brute attack will only end in a loss.

Let's surround them
and break their spirit.

Once their army morale crumbles,

we'll seize the chance to attack.

But what about the Heir Apparent's safety—

We have to wait for the Marquis of Wu'an
to lower his guard;

only then can we rescue the Heir Apparent.

Go!

Hurry!

Faster. Fall in.

Why are we gathering
so early in the morning?

Do you smell that aroma?

It smells like roast meat.

Oh my god, it smells so good.

It smells so good.

Give me one.

Come on.

It smells so good.

It's been ages since I had meat.

Roast meat?

Where is it? Find it.

Where?

Here.

[Regeneration and Bleed-Stop]

Jiu—

Yan Zheng.

Come in. No one's here.

Good news.

After you asked the soldiers
at the foot of the mountain

to scrape tree bark and dig tree roots,

they really fell for the trap.

They all thought we're out of food
in the mountain.

Now, to the east and south of the hill,

they're roasting lamb.

and want to dampen our soldiers' morale
with that.

Shi Yue is pretty smart

for thinking of that.

They're underestimating us.

The men of Yanzhou have backbone.

Even if we didn't have food,

and had to eat roots and bark,

we wouldn't surrender to those rebels

because of such cheap tricks.

He has brains, but not much.

Exactly.

Proceed as planned.

-Yes, Sir.
-Yes, Sir.

Do you smell it?

What's that smell?

What's that smell?

Where is that roast meat smell
coming from?

It smells so good.

I'm so hungry.

Hurry up, hurry.

Hurry up.

Sorry.

Sir.

Do you know where the men
from the light injury camp went?

The rebels are roasting lamb
down the hill.

The whole camp is on alert.

Those in the light injury camp...

must have been summoned urgently.

They've gone to fight again?

Their wounds haven't even healed.

Sir.

Do you know where they are going to fight?

I don't.

Prying into military secrets

can get you beheaded.

I'm just worried about Yan Zheng's injury.

Your husband is capable.

He's very skilled.

He'll be fine.

No matter how skilled he is,

he's just a foot soldier.

He'll always be on the front lines.

Even if the Marquis of Wu'an
is on the front lines,

it's to protect everyone.

Then I hope the Marquis of Wu'an
can protect him.

Changyu!

Why are you here?

The cave...

In the cave...

What about the cave? Speak slowly.

That villain,

I saw him get caught.

They locked him in the cave.

Take care of Changning for me.

Changning, who is this villain?

What did he do?

I saw him k*lling people in Xigu Lane.

Important prisoners are held here.

No trespassing allowed.

I just want to know

if the one inside

is that b*stard named Sui.

Is that Mrs. Fan out there?

To think you'd come here.

Our fate is indeed destined by heaven.

Did you come to catch up with me?

I'll k*ll you right now, you b*stard!

Military orders are absolute.

Do not make a mistake.

I don't care about your orders.

My mother is dead.

Why should he live?

Wait!

Mrs. Fan.

I know why you are here.

But the prisoner held here

is crucial to the entire w*r.

He is a risky pawn to check the enemy.

He can't die yet.

I just want to ask him one thing.

Why did he slaughter Lin'an Town?

Those innocent people...

what crime did they commit?

Then come in.

Come in and I'll tell you.

I'll k*ll you.

Fine!

But only you can come in with me alone.

Give me the sword.

Open the door.

Yes.

We meet again
before the blood has even dried.

Mrs. Fan.

I've been thinking about you every day.

What about you?

Did you miss me?

I miss you so much...

that I want you to die a horrible death.

Why did you m*ssacre Lin'an?

Why?

For no reason.

Didn't Xie Zheng want to protect Lin'an?

I just wouldn't let him have his way.

Anyone from Lin'an

must die.

Just out of spite?

The old, the weak, women, and children...

you didn't spare a single one.

They were just ants.

Are you that angry?

Then let me tell you more.

Your sister,

the little girl

with Tuberculosis.

When I forced her to ride in front of me,

she couldn't stand the bumps,

she kept vomiting,

I almost drowned her in the water.

The look on her face...

was so entertaining.

And that darn constable.

He was so stubborn!

But he still died with one stab from me.

As for the magistrate's daughter,

she refused to tell me where you were.

I showed no mercy.

With one thrust of my spear,

her blood sprayed 3 chi high.

Mrs. Fan!

Calm down!

Come on!

Do it!

k*ll me!

Mrs. Fan!

Hyah!

Hyah!

Hyah!

Smells so good.

Look at the fire.

It should be done, right?

Here, take it.

Put it over there.

Your Lordship, bad news.

Sui Yuanqing was taken away by Mrs. Fan.

If you have the guts, make it quick.

Just k*ll me now!

I won't let you off that easily.

You bunch of cowards.

Think you can avenge the people of Lin'an?

One more word,

and I'll slaughter you right now.

His Lordship arranged this.

Just watch.

Let me go!

Tie him tighter.

Done.

Bandits!

Open your dog eyes and look!

Your Heir Apparent

is in my hands!

Sir,

it really is the Heir.

Should we save him?

That is...

Mrs. Fan?

Ridiculous.

Could Xie Zheng have seen through my plan?

Sir,

why don't we lead troops

to save the Heir Apparent

first?

No.

Xie Zheng might be plotting something.

I'll take a squad

and check the west side first.

You stay here and keep luring the enemy.

Sound the horn.

Sound the horn!

What? Scared now?

If you're scared, let me down.

When my army comes up,

I might leave your corpses intact.

Look.

Shi Yue moved first.

Why did he only take a small group?

What is he doing?

To the north of this place is mountains,

and the other 3 sides
are surrounded by wilderness.

The west is clearly upwind,

yet he ordered his men

to roast meat
only on the south and east sides.

It seems he wants to demoralize us first,

and then he has another move planned

to lure the tiger from the mountain.

He wants us to step into

his carefully laid trap.

He's got some brains.

So you're the Heir Apparent?

This is for my grandma.

Peasant.

How dare you—

If not for you little b*stard,

my mother wouldn't be paralyzed in bed.

You scared her paralyzed.

I wanted to go back in glory,

and stay by her side

and be there for her end.

Is there no end?

My little sister is crippled.

She should have had a better life.

Because of you,

her life is ruined.

Is there no end?

Enough!

What did we people of Lin'an do wrong?

You didn't even give us a chance to live!

Pigs want to live too.

What's the use?

They still get slaughtered for meat.

You lot

can't even be compared to a pig.

You want to die, right?

Let me handle this.

This stunt your wife is pulling

probably has Shi Yue all on edge.

He won't be able to come up
with any clever moves.

It's reckless,

but it hit the mark by sheer luck.

Shi Yue is naturally suspicious.

Seeing this,
he'll surely keep the main army back,

and lead a small squad for a raid himself,

waiting for a chance
to come up to get him himself.

Come on.

Hit me.

I like being hit by you.

Hit you?

That's letting you off too easy.

Gag him.

I'll do it.

I haven't bathed in 5 days anyway.

It's just a bit smelly.

Give me a hand.

Don't move.

Stay still.

Stop moving.

Rebels!

If you want to keep
your Heir Apparent alive,

you must trade meat and food for it!

They don't seem to hear us.

If you want to save
your Heir Apparent's life,

bring salt and meat!

I'm good at foreseeing things,

but I really cannot figure

your wife out.

Xie Wu, Xie Qi.

Stay here with me.

Xie Jiu.

Go with the strategist
to reinforce them immediately.

Yes, Sir.

Ignoring us, huh? I'll whip you to death.

Is that all you've got?

You've been collecting debts for so long,

haven't you saved up something nastier?

Something that could
make someone die of anger.

Big Brother,

didn't you tell us,

if they owe money and don't pay...

Kick their a*s all the way south?

Get him!

The belt.

It's unnecessary.

Come on.

Let's do this.

Come on, show yourself.

Move it over there.

Come on.

-Go.
-Go.

Go.

Look closely, everyone!

If you don't bring salt and meat,

I'll strip your Heir Apparent naked!

A warrior can be k*lled
but not humiliated!

I'm really going to strip him!

This is the Marquis of Wu'an's strategy
to lure the enemy?

Wait.

Just wait a bit longer.

If you don't bring salt and meat,

we'll strip your Heir Apparent naked!

Hurry up!

I'm really doing it!

If you don't bring them,

your Heir Apparent
won't have an heir anymore!

Stop!

We'll do it.

General!

General!

Greetings, General.

General Shi Yue ordered us
to deliver the meat and grain.

What a coward.

Do as they say!

Don't hurt our Heir Apparent!

Put the stuff in the basket.

Don't try any tricks.

Hurry.

Pull it up.

Okay.

The one behind.

Coming. Hold on.

A full basket.

Okay.

Here.

Here.

Don't worry about me!

Xie Zheng isn't here!

k*ll these lowlifes for me!

The Heir Apparent has ordered.

k*ll!

k*ll!

k*ll them!

Hyah!

Yes!

-We have food.
-We have provisions, bros.

-Great!
-We won!

We're back.

Let's go! Let's go!

Okay.

We're back.

We're back.

Great!

Look.

Look at this.

Take these 30 roasted sheep,

[Oil]



and 3 barrels of oil

to the Mess Crew.

Let everyone have a feast!

Great!

Fan is awesome!

More food!

We're having a feast!

[Oil]

[Oil]

Come on, move it here.

We did something big again.

Will the Marquis of Wu'an reward us again?

I only want to ask the Marquis of Wu'an
for one thing.

After we repel the enemy,

hand over that dog Sui Yuanqing to us.

Let us do whatever we want with him.

Good!

That's a good idea. Let's ask together.

Let's do it.

General Wu.

Sui Yuanqing
was exchanged for a lot of food.

Where is Yan Zheng?

There's lamb to help him recover.

Mrs. Fan, His Lordship wants to see you.

His Lordship wants to see us so soon?

What? Is there a reward?

Hand over your weapons first.

Why do we have to hand over our weapons?

No weapons are allowed in the tent.

Here.

What's going on?

Where is Yan Zheng?

After you see His Lordship,

you will see him.

Go.

Your Lordship,
Fan Changyu and the others are here.

I am Fan Changyu.

Greetings,
Your Lordship.

Greetings,
Your Lordship.

Fan Changyu!

You acted without permission.

According to the military rules,

you should be severely punished.

We act...

Acted without orders?

Your Lordship,

although we acted without orders,

we also made a contribution.

Please consider this, Your Lordship.

Since you are in the military camp,

you must follow military rules.

If I don't punish
your unauthorized action today,

you will only make
bigger mistakes in the future.

Fine!

Then punish me alone!

I forced them to do it!

No one forced us.

We did it voluntarily!

If there is a punishment,
we take it together.

That's right!

Yes!

Your Lordship,
we clearly earned military merit.

Fan Changyu was determined to get meat

to nourish the wounded soldiers.

Please consider this, Your Lordship.

-Please consider this, Your Lordship.
-Please consider this, Your Lordship.

Your Lordship.

Yan Zheng implores Your Lordship again.

Fan Changyu is my wife.

If she is to be punished,

I will bear it with her.

Why are you here?

You are injured.

Don't talk nonsense.

According to article 27
of the military regulations,

how much should one be punished

for acting without orders?

Thirty flogs.

Considering Fan Changyu's merit
in breaking the dam,

her righteousness in transporting grain,

and that it is her first offense,

the penalty shall be 20 strokes

as a warning to others.

Your Lordship,

please allow me

to be punished on behalf of my wife.

No! No!

Your Lordship.

I'll take responsibility
for my own actions.

Just punish me alone.

Please grant my request, Your Lordship.

I... I...

Your Lordship, I know I was wrong.

My husband knows nothing about this.

Please punish me alone!

Th-Then tell me what I should do.

Your Lordship should know,

military orders are absolute.

Disobeying orders is a capital offense.

The Marquis of Wu'an
should be fair in rewards and punishments.

Please give the order, Your Lordship.

Punish only me.

Your Lordship, punish me.

Your Lordship, punish us together.

Punish us together.

Yes, we will take the punishment too.

Punish us together.

Military law is absolute.

This is not a game.

Your Lordship!

Give the order!

This isn't what we discussed.

Men!

Here!

Execute the punishment on Yan Zheng alone.

Yes, Sir.

Your Lordship!

Proceed!

Your Lordship!

My husband really didn't know!

Your Lordship!

Get away!