01x14 - Episode 14

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= Dominion and Devotion =

= Episode 14 =

[How to]

[uncover Zhuo Shangxian's vault?]

Master Pei?

Master Huo, for what purpose
did you take His Majesty

out of the palace late at night?

Hearing the capital's night market was bustling,

His Majesty wanted to visit it.

But he didn't want to trouble you.

So he ordered me to take him out
of the palace secretly.

Please forgive me, Master Pei.

Master Huo,

did you

take His Majesty to see someone
he shouldn't have

to deal with me and my foster father?

Master Huo, don't be nervous.

Firstly,

it's my duty

to care about His Majesty's safety.

Secondly, I also don't want

His Majesty to get hurt again
due to confronting Master Zhuo.

Since you care so much about His Majesty,

why don't you stand up

for him during court sessions?

Master Huo,

to serve His Majesty,

one must act cautiously

and leave no loose ends.

I trust you will handle it properly

and not arouse suspicion from Master Zhuo.

[He acts]

[so unpredictably.]

The second watch of the Hai hour!

Close your doors and windows
to prevent theft and robbery.

Is this the legendary

Yama Carrying the Lantern?

Run!

Your Majesty, regarding
the strange fire at night recently,

I investigated

but found nothing.

Such fire burns without a source,

which is bizarre.

Your Majesty,

it's allegedly

Yama Carrying the Lantern.

Not long ago, there was a plague in Qinan.

And now such an anomaly appears.

I fear it is an ominous sign.

Your Majesty,

there is speculation among the officials
and the civilians about this matter.

I wonder whether to say it or not.

Speak freely.

It is said that Master Zhuo
was ineffective in disaster relief

and embezzled the relief funds,

infuriating the late emperor.

Then the Yama Carrying the Lantern

intended to bring
Master Zhuo down to account.

It's just the nonsense of the despicable.

Master Zheng, as an
appointed official of the court,

you do not use your talent
in court to relieve His Majesty's worries,

but instead confuse His Majesty with rumors.

Do you take His Majesty as a three-year-old child
who is curious about your strange tales?

Moreover, the strange fire appeared on the street.

What does it have to do with me?

Isn't it obvious?

The rootless fire

burns you,

a rootless eunuch!

Before my father passed away,
he appointed Eunuch Zhuo as Imperial Advisor

with the heavy duty of overseeing the state.

Ever since my father passed away,

you have slandered Master Zhuo with rumors.

Do you think that because my
father is gone, his authority is too,

and you can bully a veteran official?

Or do you think

you don't need to take me seriously?

Master Zhuo has worked hard
for the country all his life.

If he is ridiculed
just because he is a eunuch,

then it is my negligence.

In my opinion,

we need to build a shrine of loyalty and valor
and sculpt a gold statue for him,

so that all under heaven and future people

can remember his honorable name.

Your Majesty,

I am just a humble eunuch.

Such a large expenditure of resources
may not be appropriate.

Moreover,

all the officials in the court

have a lot of criticism towards me.

Building a shrine and sculpting a gold statue

can pray for blessings for both you

and the displaced people across the land.

It will be a great merit.

Those who oppose

must have ulterior motives
against Great Ning.

My mind is made up.

Order the Finance Bureau to gather funds
to build a shrine and a gold statue

for Master Zhuo.

Let Astronomical Bureau

select an auspicious day

for me to personally kneel and pray
in the Fasting Palace for three days,

praying for Master Zhuo and all my people.

Your Majesty is wise.

Master Zhuo, I believe under your grace,

the plague will soon dissipate
and the displaced people can return home.

The funds for building the shrine

will be sent to my mansion in a few days.

You know what to do.

Still three-tenths to the Ministry of Works
and seven-tenths to your private treasury.

The young emperor seems

to know better now.

Master Pei, you are here.

What is the matter?

Your Majesty,

by your order, the Astronomical Bureau

has picked the right day for praying

for Master Zhuo.

It will be in seven days.

Good.

[Silence]
Glad to know.

Is there anything else?

I'm afraid your flattery

toward Master Zhuo

is a futile attempt.

Master Zhuo won't truly trust you.

Flattery?

[Memorial]
Master Pei, I can't follow you.

On the court, Master Zheng and Master Gu

played tough

just to help you

win Master Zhuo's favor.

I was afraid that Master Zhuo
might vent his anger on them.

Furthermore,

it all began with the strange fire.

Was Yama Carrying the Lantern
also acting along with me?

Yama Carrying the Lantern

is just phosphorescence.

What is phosphorescence?

I just want to remind you

that Master Zhuo was severely battered
by Zhuo Minghua's death.

If you build a shrine for him now,

he will use it to get funding

to make a comeback.

Isn't this giving him power,

allowing him to rise again?

I am increasingly unable

to guess what you are thinking.

You are getting better at plotting.

Do you know

the process of praying for blessings?

A three-day fast.

I'll survive it.

Your Majesty...

Master Pei,

are you worried about me?

You pleased Eunuch Zhuo,

and now you're showing goodwill to me.

With your ability
to gain favor from both sides,

you are truly a model in the officialdom.

As you insist,

I shall take my leave.

All of you, hurry up.

Master Zhuo,

Prefectural Magistrate of Lingnan,
Military Governor of Mobei,

and Manor of Defender-General

sent the gold and silver
for your gold statue.

To the private treasury.

Yes.

Everyone, come over.

Quickly.

Send all these to the private treasury.

Move quickly.

[Zhuo's Mansion]

Master Zhuo,

bad news!

Something big happened!

What's with the fuss?

Explain it clearly.

Crabapple Grove's
private treasury was attacked.

What?

What about my things?

Those bandits were rampant!

They used expl*sives.

Luckily, we had many guards there.

They repelled the bandits.

The fortune is safe.

Bandits?

Yes.

We captured a live one.

He said

someone spread the word

that Crabapple Grove hides fortune
of the previous dynasty.

They doubted at first.

But seeing the treasury
always guarded, they believed it

and decided to rob the treasury.

Crabapple Grove is sparsely populated

and full of snakes and insects.

Ordinary people dare not venture there.

Why would there be such a rumor?

I don't know.

Then look now.

Get out.

Father, please calm down.

Shenzhi, you're here.

Why didn't you have someone inform me?

How come I didn't know

you have a private treasury?

I heard about the Crabapple Grove matter.

It's been spreading wildly recently.

Three forces all want to stir up chaos.

Also, that bunch of bandits
is fleeing everywhere.

Can you guess

what they will say?

They will say it has been confirmed

Crabapple Grove

indeed has treasures.

Who is behind all this?

Are you suspecting me?

Why would I suspect you?

The private treasury has always been secret.

And I spent heavily

on the private soldiers.

I didn't expect the bandits to target it.

I am thinking

if it were a national treasury,

no matter how bold these bandits are,

they would dare to strike.

So you mean...

The treasury is no longer safe.

I'll secretly move the fortune
and have Huting Army escort it.

By then, an empty treasury will be left.

Whoever dares to attack
will be caught like an easy prey.

Privately mobilizing the Huting Army
is a serious crime.

Not...

The Huting Army is surnamed Zhuo too.

Shenzhi, why is it that as you grow older,

your courage diminishes?

Master Pei has arrived.

Good afternoon, Master Pei.

The attack on Master Zhuo's private treasury
is related to Your Majesty,

right?

Master Pei, why do you speak
so incoherently?

What private treasury?

Master Zhuo puts a lot
in his private treasury.

You're plotting behind his back.

If Master Zhuo discovers it,

he will definitely k*ll you.

Master Pei,

please show some respect.

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