WEBVTT 00:45.720 --> 00:47.480 This way! 01:32.680 --> 01:34.480 Are you okay? 01:34.480 --> 01:38.040 I'm fine. But, Commander Chen, why are you here? 01:39.320 --> 01:42.200 Why is my pomegranate jade with you? 01:42.960 --> 01:46.320 Isn't it broken? If it's broken, we must fix it. 01:46.320 --> 01:50.400 But I still couldn't fix it although I've spent so much time on it. 01:51.200 --> 01:55.000 But don't worry, I'm going to get it fixed. 02:00.160 --> 02:02.040 Where is she? 02:02.040 --> 02:04.280 Go over there and take a look! 02:04.280 --> 02:05.880 Hurry! 02:07.480 --> 02:09.160 Open the door! 02:10.280 --> 02:14.560 Girl, you want to get rid of me with just a gold plaque. 02:16.720 --> 02:19.880 - Darn you! I'm going to kill... - Darn you! Don't you recognize this? 02:19.880 --> 02:22.480 - This... - Please forgive us. 02:46.640 --> 02:48.360 Madam. 02:49.760 --> 02:53.080 The east, west, and south doors have been guarded, 02:53.080 --> 02:55.360 except for the side door leading to the Duke of Ying. 02:55.360 --> 02:57.800 But the side door is always locked. 02:57.800 --> 02:59.640 Is the duke in the residence? 02:59.640 --> 03:03.160 According to reports, the duke went to the south gate to inspect. 03:03.160 --> 03:05.120 He's not in the residence. 03:05.960 --> 03:08.840 He went to the south gate for no reason. 03:08.840 --> 03:11.440 And there's a fire at North Ward. 03:12.880 --> 03:14.920 Something's wrong. 03:15.640 --> 03:19.120 Open the door! Open the door! 03:19.720 --> 03:21.440 Wait a minute! 03:21.440 --> 03:23.520 Open the door! 03:25.680 --> 03:26.800 Who is it? 03:26.800 --> 03:29.720 Madam, I'm one of the master's men. 03:29.720 --> 03:31.320 There's a fire. 03:31.320 --> 03:33.720 Master was afraid that something might have happened to you, 03:33.720 --> 03:35.640 so we were told to come and take a look. 03:35.640 --> 03:39.120 Come on! Get more sticks to prop the door up! 03:39.800 --> 03:42.200 On the surface, the Duke of Ying and Yizhi Hall are one family. 03:42.200 --> 03:44.120 But in reality, they are arch-enemies. 03:44.120 --> 03:46.800 - Eldest Ucle wouldn't ask anyone to check on us. - Open the door! 03:46.800 --> 03:49.800 They are definitely not servants of the Duke of Ying. 03:49.800 --> 03:52.680 Madam, this is bad! 03:52.680 --> 03:55.680 I saw a group of bandits burning and looting on the street! 03:55.680 --> 03:57.440 Bandits? 03:57.440 --> 04:00.080 Open the door! 04:00.080 --> 04:01.600 Open the door! 04:01.600 --> 04:02.800 Did you see clearly? 04:02.800 --> 04:05.880 At this hour, the city gate should be closed. How did bandits get into the city? 04:05.880 --> 04:08.240 I went to the roof. I definitely saw them! 04:08.240 --> 04:10.080 The back door is also blocked by bandits! 04:10.080 --> 04:12.080 What about the side door connecting the duke's residence and Yizhi Hall? 04:12.080 --> 04:14.000 The duke has many people and weapons. 04:14.000 --> 04:15.920 It's locked. No one answered when we shouted. 04:15.920 --> 04:18.280 We're trapped! 04:19.320 --> 04:21.360 - Open the door! - Guys, knock the door down! 04:21.360 --> 04:23.120 - Yes! - Yes! 04:27.800 --> 04:29.760 Hold it! 04:30.840 --> 04:33.360 You! Get the guys from the west door! 04:33.360 --> 04:34.600 - Yes! - Hurry! 04:34.600 --> 04:36.280 It must be the Duke of Ying that is responsible for this. 04:36.280 --> 04:39.880 Madam, why don't we fire a distress flare to inform His Grace? 04:39.880 --> 04:42.080 I'll get it. 04:42.080 --> 04:43.920 Open the door! 04:44.800 --> 04:47.760 Wait a minute! Come back! 04:49.000 --> 04:51.880 First, the fire in the North Ward lures the tiger away from the mountain. 04:51.880 --> 04:54.680 Then, robbers entered the capital as if they were passing through an unguarded gate. 04:54.680 --> 04:56.840 Someone must have planned this. 04:56.840 --> 04:58.600 If His Grace rushes home, 04:58.600 --> 05:02.280 the least, he will be charged with deserting his post and deceiving the emperor. 05:02.280 --> 05:05.000 At worst, he will be charged with treason. 05:05.000 --> 05:07.920 Harder! You climb over the wall and get in! 05:07.920 --> 05:09.400 - Yes! - Yes! 05:10.000 --> 05:12.640 - Hurry! - Go! 05:12.640 --> 05:14.240 Be careful! 05:14.240 --> 05:16.400 There's someone on the wall! 05:22.240 --> 05:23.960 - Your Grace. - How's my wife doing now? 05:23.960 --> 05:25.280 What about the people from the Warden's Office? 05:25.280 --> 05:29.680 Your Grace, no one from the Warden's Office came to report. 05:29.680 --> 05:31.440 The fire is soaring into the sky. Someone must be causing trouble. 05:31.440 --> 05:33.680 How come no one reported it? 05:33.680 --> 05:35.800 Those from the Warden's Office are a bunch of fools! 05:35.800 --> 05:38.240 Your Grace, Madam has always been resourceful. 05:38.240 --> 05:40.760 Besides, General Yan and his men are guarding the residence. 05:40.760 --> 05:45.200 She has a distress flare with her. She will send a signal to us if there is danger. 05:45.920 --> 05:49.440 If Shougu knows that someone deliberately did this just to make me leave my post, 05:49.440 --> 05:52.520 she will never fire the distress call. 05:52.520 --> 05:54.720 I must go back! 05:54.720 --> 05:57.320 Your Grace! You must not do this! 05:57.320 --> 05:59.520 The Imperial Guards are the royal guards. 05:59.520 --> 06:04.480 If you act secretly without asking for permission, you'll be charged with treason! 06:05.280 --> 06:08.280 Hurry up! Beat them! 06:11.120 --> 06:13.240 How long can this last? 06:16.320 --> 06:18.360 How dare you hurt so many men of mine! 06:18.360 --> 06:22.320 Madam! I heard that you have a lot of money! 06:22.320 --> 06:25.920 We just want to survive. 06:25.920 --> 06:28.320 We'd like to ask you to lend us some money. 06:28.320 --> 06:31.640 - If you give us the money, you won't die. - Madam, 06:31.640 --> 06:33.240 change into maid's clothes. 06:33.240 --> 06:38.240 We will fight with our lives to help you escape. 06:38.240 --> 06:41.800 I am the master of the house. If I leave, they will fall apart. 06:41.800 --> 06:43.800 No one will survive. 06:43.800 --> 06:45.160 Besides, the streets are full of bandits. 06:45.160 --> 06:47.480 It's not necessarily safer than inside the residence. 06:48.200 --> 06:52.600 There are three ways to create an advantage. Momentum, the location, and the cause. 06:52.600 --> 06:55.360 This is our home. We have the advantages. 06:55.360 --> 06:57.960 If we're determined to fight to the last, we may win. 06:57.960 --> 07:02.760 Madam, with your order, we'll fight them. 07:03.680 --> 07:07.040 - Go! - If they dare to break in, 07:07.040 --> 07:09.960 we will make sure they will never return! 07:10.600 --> 07:12.480 Mr. Chen. 07:13.920 --> 07:17.200 - Madam. - You're most familiar with the route in the residence. 07:17.200 --> 07:19.640 Find a way to go to Zhaowen Bookstore to bring in some reinforcements. 07:19.640 --> 07:25.520 Madam, before leaving, His Grace ordered me to protect your safety. 07:25.520 --> 07:29.760 Even if I have to lose my life, I must protect your safety. 07:29.760 --> 07:31.400 In an emergency, we must act according to the circumstances. 07:31.400 --> 07:34.440 I will think of a way to tell Mr. Yan to come with guards. 07:34.440 --> 07:36.120 It's just that there are many bandits. 07:36.120 --> 07:40.400 I'm afraid they may have some tricks up their sleeves to kill Yizhi Hall. 07:41.200 --> 07:43.440 We can still hold the main door for a while. 07:43.440 --> 07:45.320 Just follow my plan first. 07:45.320 --> 07:47.600 I will definitely complete the task. 07:53.120 --> 07:56.760 Su Xin, get someone to bring the firewood in the woodshed, and light them in the courtyard. 07:56.760 --> 07:59.320 Mr. Yan and the rest will definitely come to save us when they see the fire. 07:59.320 --> 08:00.400 Yes! 08:00.400 --> 08:03.320 Su Lan, get someone to wet the entire woodshed, 08:03.320 --> 08:05.600 and then block the door with bulky furniture. 08:05.600 --> 08:08.560 Have the ladies boil some oil. 08:08.560 --> 08:11.800 Yes! Come with me! 08:30.560 --> 08:33.560 Hurry! Hurry! 08:44.040 --> 08:45.880 What are you doing? 08:53.200 --> 08:55.400 Hurry! Get out of the way! 08:55.400 --> 08:57.760 Boss, the west door is unlocked! 08:57.760 --> 08:59.720 All right! You guys continue here. 08:59.720 --> 09:01.920 - The rest follow me. - Yes! 09:01.920 --> 09:03.600 Move! 09:13.880 --> 09:17.440 Madam! The west door was opened! 09:17.440 --> 09:19.680 The bandits broke in! 09:19.680 --> 09:21.920 We can't do this the hard way. 09:21.920 --> 09:24.400 Tell the old, weak, and females to hide underground. Do not make any noise. 09:24.400 --> 09:26.600 The rest go to the woodshed with me. Let's go! 09:26.600 --> 09:28.280 Let's go! 09:31.520 --> 09:33.520 - Boss. - Boss! 09:34.840 --> 09:37.760 Tell the buddies at the east and west doors to keep guarding. 09:37.760 --> 09:40.400 - You guys go in and search for the silver! - Yes! 09:40.400 --> 09:42.880 The rest of you go in and get them! 09:42.880 --> 09:44.880 - Move! - Yes! 09:46.320 --> 09:48.200 Hurry! Over there! 09:48.200 --> 09:49.960 General Yan, look! 09:49.960 --> 09:52.400 Why is there thick smoke at Yizhi Hall? 09:55.600 --> 09:57.920 Death is near at hand. 09:57.920 --> 10:02.280 But Madam Song still lit a fire for us to give us light. 10:03.040 --> 10:05.200 - Search separately! - Yes. 10:05.200 --> 10:08.000 - You guys come here with me. - Yes! 10:09.840 --> 10:11.720 Boss, here! 10:12.640 --> 10:14.400 They're inside. 10:14.400 --> 10:16.400 But the house is soaked. 10:16.400 --> 10:18.160 It will take a while to light the fire, 10:18.160 --> 10:20.920 Madam, there are quite a few of them. 10:20.920 --> 10:23.600 A few bitches are hiding here, scared to death. 10:23.600 --> 10:26.000 Are you afraid they will escape? 10:29.640 --> 10:33.440 Madam Song, you're a hero among women. 10:33.440 --> 10:38.080 It's a pity that someone wants you dead! 10:38.680 --> 10:41.600 - This is my first time. - It's all right. 10:41.600 --> 10:43.800 Hold it steady. 10:43.800 --> 10:45.760 Keep your eyes on the target. 10:47.040 --> 10:48.680 Aim it. 10:51.920 --> 10:55.440 You'll feel scared as it's your first time trying. 10:55.440 --> 10:58.680 But the more you're afraid, the more you have to be calm. 10:58.680 --> 11:00.760 Stay calm. 11:00.760 --> 11:04.400 Don't worry, I'm by your side. 11:23.440 --> 11:25.000 To defeat the enemy, we must capture its leader first. 11:25.000 --> 11:26.680 It's not certain who is going to die first. 11:26.680 --> 11:29.040 Boss, are you okay? 11:29.040 --> 11:31.680 You trash! Why didn't you tell me that there was a firearm? 11:31.680 --> 11:34.680 Madam, you hit the one next to him. 11:37.040 --> 11:38.680 Go! 11:41.160 --> 11:42.800 What kind of residence is this? 11:42.800 --> 11:45.560 They hid five firearms secretly! 11:45.560 --> 11:48.200 Aren't they afraid of having their homes confiscated? 11:48.200 --> 11:49.880 Shoot the arrows! 11:52.800 --> 11:55.000 Shield bearers, go! 12:08.560 --> 12:10.800 Madam, we only have one round of gunpowder left. What should we do? 12:10.800 --> 12:12.680 Stay put for now. 12:12.680 --> 12:17.000 If we scare them, someone will definitely come to our rescue. 12:53.160 --> 12:55.320 - The few of you return with me. - Yes! 12:55.320 --> 12:57.880 - The rest, protect the people here! - Yes! 13:21.680 --> 13:23.600 - Where's Madam Song? - She's still in the residence. 13:23.600 --> 13:25.520 Let's kill these bandits first! 13:25.520 --> 13:26.840 - Let's go! - Let's go! 13:26.840 --> 13:29.040 Boss, this is bad! 13:29.040 --> 13:32.720 People are coming from both the west door and the main door! 13:32.720 --> 13:34.720 Boss, we've been tricked! 13:34.720 --> 13:36.440 They were trying to delay us. 13:36.440 --> 13:38.200 Let's retreat! 13:38.200 --> 13:45.040 Looks like we've been tricked by Wang Yingxue again. 13:46.200 --> 13:47.840 Retreat! 13:56.440 --> 13:58.560 Madam, they're pulling out! 14:06.160 --> 14:07.800 Shougu! 14:09.440 --> 14:11.080 Your Grace! 14:12.000 --> 14:14.200 - Where's my wife? - She's in the residence. 14:14.200 --> 14:16.960 Your Grace, it's a pity that you weren't here and didn't see it. 14:16.960 --> 14:18.960 Madam is truly a woman of honor! 14:18.960 --> 14:22.440 She only brought a few servants and women into the courtyard to guard the place tightly. 14:22.440 --> 14:23.520 How about the casualties? 14:23.520 --> 14:25.520 Eight of the guards were injured and two were seriously injured. 14:25.520 --> 14:27.840 They held back dozens of bandits. 14:30.800 --> 14:32.320 Are these the bandits? 14:32.320 --> 14:33.880 Yes. 14:42.320 --> 14:44.000 Don't follow me. 14:48.920 --> 14:50.040 - Lord Song. - Is she inside? 14:50.040 --> 14:51.680 Yes. 15:08.400 --> 15:10.040 Shougu. 15:14.280 --> 15:16.800 - Why are you back? - I saw the fire in the city. 15:16.800 --> 15:19.640 I rushed back as I was afraid that something would happen. 15:23.680 --> 15:29.320 The servants said the female Zhuge in my house commanded them to fight bravely. 15:29.320 --> 15:33.000 You defeated many enemies and were awesome. 15:40.320 --> 15:42.680 Why are you crying? 15:42.680 --> 15:44.800 I have no idea. 15:44.800 --> 15:47.320 I didn't feel like crying when I faced the bandits. 15:47.320 --> 15:50.600 But when seeing you, I suddenly feel like crying. 15:52.800 --> 15:56.160 I'm sorry. It's my fault. 15:56.160 --> 15:58.320 I should have come back earlier. 16:48.760 --> 16:52.800 When I married you, I wanted to protect you. 16:52.800 --> 16:57.160 But you're in danger because of me. 16:58.400 --> 17:00.640 How do you know it's because of you? 17:00.640 --> 17:05.120 Maybe the bandits are really interested in my dowry. 17:10.920 --> 17:15.120 Oh, right! Aren't you supposed to be on duty at Western Hills Palace? 17:15.120 --> 17:17.200 Why did you come back? 17:18.560 --> 17:22.080 Don't worry. I came back alone. 17:22.080 --> 17:25.080 The Western Hills Palace is being protected by the Imperial Guards. 17:25.080 --> 17:27.160 The Imperial Guards are the royal guards. 17:27.160 --> 17:31.560 If you act secretly without asking for permission, you'll be charged with treason! 17:31.560 --> 17:34.200 - Lu Ming, obey my order! - Yes! 17:34.200 --> 17:37.760 Lead all Imperial Guards to protect the Western Hills Palace. 17:37.760 --> 17:39.480 No mistake is allowed! 17:39.480 --> 17:41.120 Your Grace! 17:44.080 --> 17:48.400 It turns out that the elite from the Duke of Ding's army are in the city. 17:49.000 --> 17:51.760 Yes. Whether in Futing or the city, 17:51.760 --> 17:55.280 the Duke of Ding's army will never forget thier loyalty to the emperor and serve the country. 17:55.280 --> 17:57.800 They will definitely save the people. 17:57.800 --> 17:59.760 I know this. 17:59.760 --> 18:01.440 It's just that no one should know that 18:01.440 --> 18:05.280 the elite of the Duke of Ding's army are in the city. 18:05.920 --> 18:10.880 You'd better return now lest things go wrong. 18:37.960 --> 18:41.440 God, please bless me. Duke of Ding, please bless me. 18:41.440 --> 18:45.160 Your Grace, come back now! 18:48.720 --> 18:50.560 - Your Grace! - Your Grace! 19:20.120 --> 19:21.880 Who's there? 19:39.680 --> 19:40.960 Your Grace. 19:40.960 --> 19:42.560 Interrogate him. 19:42.560 --> 19:45.440 - Find out if he is a bandit or a hidden traitor. - Yes! 19:45.440 --> 19:46.520 [Marquis of Jining Residence] 19:46.520 --> 19:48.560 Madam! 19:48.560 --> 19:50.800 - Look at this! She wanted to run away! - Kneel! 19:50.800 --> 19:54.800 It's a mess out there. Where are you running to? 19:55.760 --> 19:58.040 Where did you get this money? 19:58.040 --> 20:00.160 Madam, it's your mother, Madam Wang. 20:00.160 --> 20:02.160 She told me to get the marquis' token. 20:02.160 --> 20:05.280 I have no idea about the rest! I know I'm wrong! 20:05.280 --> 20:07.960 My mother took the marquis' token? 20:09.880 --> 20:11.840 Servants, get ready with the carriage! 20:11.840 --> 20:14.280 - It's a mess out there. Madam, where are you going? - Madam! 20:14.280 --> 20:17.280 - I'm going to find the marquis. - Madam, we'll find him. 20:17.280 --> 20:18.760 You can't save the marquis. 20:18.760 --> 20:21.840 Bring all the guards in the residence and come with me. 20:21.840 --> 20:23.440 Yes! 20:23.440 --> 20:24.600 What? 20:24.600 --> 20:28.720 Initially, he said 30-40 people. They would leave once they killed Dou Zhao. 20:28.720 --> 20:33.280 But there were more than 200 people. It's a rebellion! 20:33.280 --> 20:35.800 Well, it was a bit of a commotion. 20:35.800 --> 20:38.040 But there were many of them. 20:38.040 --> 20:41.080 That coquette will surely die. 20:41.080 --> 20:43.080 We'll be dead, too! 20:43.080 --> 20:47.160 Such a big commotion happened in the royal capital. 20:47.160 --> 20:48.880 They will definitely trace the truth. 20:48.880 --> 20:50.520 Don't worry, Madam. 20:50.520 --> 20:53.040 People from the Warden's Office are drunk in Zuixian Tower. 20:53.040 --> 20:56.320 When they find out about this, the bandits will have already left. 20:56.320 --> 20:59.800 They won't suspect us either. 21:01.320 --> 21:03.400 That's true though. 21:13.520 --> 21:17.720 Thanks a lot, for this. 21:17.720 --> 21:19.760 This is what I should do. 21:32.880 --> 21:36.400 Madam, I found out about it. The marquis is drinking in the courtyard of Zuixian Tower. 21:36.400 --> 21:39.440 All right. Hurry up! 21:40.280 --> 21:42.520 Hurry! 21:47.520 --> 21:51.120 - Stop running! - Don't come here! 21:53.720 --> 21:57.600 Stop that carriage! We can't waste our trip! 21:57.600 --> 21:59.600 Stop! 21:59.600 --> 22:03.320 What a coincidence. A carriage from the Marquis of Jining's residence. 22:04.400 --> 22:07.560 Wang Yingxue's youngest daughter. Catch her! 22:07.560 --> 22:09.480 Madam, run! 22:19.400 --> 22:22.280 I will pray for the souls to be freed, 22:22.280 --> 22:25.920 all sins and disasters will disappear. 22:46.920 --> 22:48.840 Peijin... 22:53.000 --> 22:57.480 Girl, let me see where you're heading to. 22:59.000 --> 23:00.440 Come home with me. 23:00.440 --> 23:02.760 I will give you as much money as you want. 23:02.760 --> 23:06.360 I don't want money. I want you! 23:10.880 --> 23:12.720 You scoundrel. 23:14.040 --> 23:16.080 You'll pay your mother's debt. 23:16.080 --> 23:20.120 Blame your good mother. 23:26.160 --> 23:27.840 Let's go! 24:05.960 --> 24:08.960 Sir, let's go. 24:08.960 --> 24:10.040 - Come on! - Let's get drunk. 24:10.040 --> 24:11.560 - Let's continue. - Let's get drunk. 24:11.560 --> 24:12.880 - Let's go. - Let's continue. 24:12.880 --> 24:15.000 - Let's continue. - Let's go! 24:26.600 --> 24:29.680 Good! 25:00.960 --> 25:07.080 [Confession: I lured the bandits into the capital and regret it. This is my written evidence of guilt and accept my punishment] 25:34.080 --> 25:36.120 Your Grace. 25:47.840 --> 25:49.880 Your Grace. 25:52.600 --> 25:54.360 Eunuch Wang? 25:55.800 --> 25:59.080 What can I do for you at this hour? 25:59.080 --> 26:04.760 Your Grace, the empress ordered me to bring some food. 26:06.360 --> 26:08.800 Thank you, Eunuch Wang. Thank you, Her Majesty. 26:08.800 --> 26:11.200 [Green and Red Colors Are Flowing and Emerging] 26:13.080 --> 26:15.360 - Madam. - General Yan. 26:15.360 --> 26:17.400 We've detained and interrogated the three of them. 26:17.400 --> 26:19.280 They were the Duke of Ying's men. 26:19.280 --> 26:22.600 Besides, I found this from the Cangbei Gang. 26:22.600 --> 26:24.960 [Wei Tingyu] 26:24.960 --> 26:26.880 Wei Tingyu? 26:26.880 --> 26:29.520 The North Ward is under the jurisdiction of the Warden's Office. 26:29.520 --> 26:32.840 The news we got was that the Marquis of Jining and his men were far away in the south of the city, 26:32.840 --> 26:35.240 enjoying themselves with singing, dancing, and drinking. 26:35.240 --> 26:37.840 So, of course, they couldn't hear the loud cries from the North. 26:37.840 --> 26:40.080 Those commanders-in-chief are used to being ridiculous. 26:40.080 --> 26:43.520 I'm afraid their subordinates won't even dare to report the news. 26:45.960 --> 26:47.840 Madam, what happened? 26:47.840 --> 26:51.480 I was about to ask you what happened but you asked me first. 26:51.480 --> 26:53.680 Madam, it's all our fault. 26:53.680 --> 26:57.160 We were trying to put out fires, so we opened the side door, but the bandits sneaked in instead. 26:57.160 --> 27:01.320 I wonder what Mr. Yan got from his interrogation with those bandits. 27:01.320 --> 27:05.320 Don't drive a wedge between the Duke of Ying and Yizhi Hall, and hurt the duke's heart! 27:05.320 --> 27:07.280 When the bandits were shouting at the door, 27:07.280 --> 27:09.760 we went to the Duke of Ying's residence to borrow weapons, but the side door was locked. 27:09.760 --> 27:12.120 When Madam secured the south door, the side door was unlocked. 27:12.120 --> 27:15.160 The bandits came out of nowhere. That's quite a coincidence. 27:15.160 --> 27:16.560 Madam, yes... 27:16.560 --> 27:19.560 As far as I know, they were the bandits from Cangzhou who were attracted to your dowry. 27:19.560 --> 27:22.360 Madam, please stay! Madam! 27:25.600 --> 27:27.560 Scoundrel. 27:37.680 --> 27:39.880 Where did all these thieves come from? 27:39.880 --> 27:42.240 Don't they know what place this is? 27:42.240 --> 27:44.840 They're crazy about money! 27:49.360 --> 27:51.920 In-law, don't worry. 27:51.920 --> 27:55.240 Yantang will be back soon to take care of this. 27:59.600 --> 28:03.240 It was Manager Lu who wanted to open the side door to get water to put out the fire, 28:03.240 --> 28:06.480 but unexpectedly it went wrong. 28:08.120 --> 28:11.000 Aunt, do you know that bandits entered the city tonight? 28:11.000 --> 28:13.520 Do you know how many people were killed or injured? 28:13.520 --> 28:16.800 All of us at Yizhi Hall almost lost our lives. 28:16.800 --> 28:20.880 Can you just say that you made a mistake and get away with it? 28:20.880 --> 28:23.800 This is a crime punishable by death! 28:31.800 --> 28:34.200 Mother-in-law, this is their family matter. 28:34.200 --> 28:37.040 Second Uncle is putting us in the middle. 28:37.040 --> 28:40.920 About this, I think we shouldn't get involved. 28:44.960 --> 28:47.480 After all, I come from a small family. 28:47.480 --> 28:50.480 I don't know the pros and cons of this. 28:51.240 --> 28:54.280 Go now. Go and get the family token. 28:54.280 --> 28:55.920 Yes. 29:04.040 --> 29:08.080 I am incompetent. In-law, we're family. 29:08.080 --> 29:11.200 Please manage the situation of the residence. 29:11.200 --> 29:13.560 Sister-in-law. 29:13.560 --> 29:16.360 [The Duke of Ying Residence] 29:23.320 --> 29:25.160 Madam Song. 29:26.360 --> 29:28.800 - Are you from the North Ward? - Yes. 29:28.800 --> 29:30.880 Why didn't you report the bandits entering the city? 29:30.880 --> 29:33.360 The commanders of the Warden's Office are drinking in the backyard. 29:33.360 --> 29:35.560 They ordered that no one is allowed to disturb them. 29:35.560 --> 29:39.440 We're just some humble subordinates. We don't dare to offend them. 29:40.160 --> 29:42.240 I'll take you there! 29:46.800 --> 29:48.640 Good! 29:49.520 --> 29:53.680 Anyone who doesn't finish this is not allowed to leave. Do you hear me? 29:53.680 --> 29:56.760 All right! Come on! 29:56.760 --> 29:59.080 Come on... Have another drink! 29:59.080 --> 30:02.000 - Sir, come on. - Come on, fill the cups. 30:02.640 --> 30:04.560 Fill the cups! 30:09.480 --> 30:12.680 Come on, let's have another one. 30:23.960 --> 30:25.880 Dou Zhao? 30:29.160 --> 30:33.480 Madam Song, are you going to kill an imperial officer just because your husband has power? 30:33.480 --> 30:36.400 The officers from the Warden's Office should hunt down bandits, 30:36.400 --> 30:38.640 and keep the city peaceful. 30:38.640 --> 30:42.520 Right now, hundreds of bandits are in the city robbing the citizen. 30:42.520 --> 30:46.560 But you're indulging in a life of luxury. 30:46.560 --> 30:50.320 You're eating the people's flesh, and drinking their blood. 30:50.320 --> 30:52.760 You deserve to be cut to pieces. 30:52.760 --> 30:55.960 That arrow didn't penetrate your heart 30:55.960 --> 30:58.200 because the people in North Ward are waiting for you to mobilize troops! 30:58.200 --> 30:59.880 Gentlemen, it's true. 30:59.880 --> 31:02.360 Several gangs and hundreds of bandits 31:02.360 --> 31:04.520 entered the city from the north gate under the jurisdiction of Lord Wei. 31:04.520 --> 31:06.760 It's been four hours. 31:06.760 --> 31:07.800 What? 31:07.800 --> 31:09.880 Why didn't you report this earlier? 31:09.880 --> 31:13.360 You said it before. You must enjoy your drink as much as possible. 31:13.360 --> 31:17.600 The sky won't fall. But when the interest is gone, it's gone. 31:24.360 --> 31:26.240 If you're a man, you should apologize and commit suicide. 31:26.240 --> 31:28.120 Do you still want me to help you? 31:28.120 --> 31:31.760 What bandits? I have no idea about this. 31:31.760 --> 31:34.520 I found this on the bandit who was ordered to kill me. 31:34.520 --> 31:36.240 [Wei Tingyu] 31:37.240 --> 31:40.400 I always carry my token with me. How could it be in the hands of the bandits? 31:40.400 --> 31:43.800 When the soldiers of the Warden's Office relieve a garrison, you need to verify the token. 31:43.800 --> 31:47.280 How could you lose it to the Cangbei Gang who lent money to your mother-in-law? 31:47.280 --> 31:51.720 If you really don't know about this, that means someone stole it. 31:54.080 --> 31:58.640 Sir, this is bad! Madam Wei... Something happened to her! 31:59.760 --> 32:02.520 Ming'er... Ming'er, I'm here. Ming'er. 32:02.520 --> 32:04.760 Wake up. Ming'er. 32:05.520 --> 32:07.160 Ming'er... 32:09.320 --> 32:10.960 Ming'er... 32:15.400 --> 32:18.120 Peijin... 32:19.360 --> 32:21.960 I knew it. 32:22.680 --> 32:26.200 You would definitely come to me. 32:28.320 --> 32:34.400 Do you still remember what you told me 32:34.400 --> 32:40.680 when you sneaked into my courtyard? 32:40.680 --> 32:42.120 I know... 32:42.120 --> 32:45.120 Heaven and Earth as my witnesses. I, Wei Tingyu, hereby make a vow. 32:45.120 --> 32:48.200 From today onward, I am willing to disperse all the maids in my residence. 32:48.200 --> 32:53.400 From now on, my drawings will only be of Dou Ming. 32:53.400 --> 32:57.200 If I violate this vow, a sword will pierce my heart and I will have no burial... 32:57.200 --> 32:59.040 Don't talk. I'll get a physician for you. 32:59.040 --> 33:02.120 I'll get a physician. Go and get a physician! Go now! 33:02.120 --> 33:05.520 - Peijin... - Ming'er... 33:05.520 --> 33:12.040 You said you would only draw my picture forever. 33:12.040 --> 33:13.800 I know. 33:15.120 --> 33:17.200 If you violate this vow... 33:17.200 --> 33:21.320 A sword will pierce my heart, and I will have no burial. 33:22.760 --> 33:24.720 This vow... 33:27.720 --> 33:30.280 I answered it for you. 33:31.600 --> 33:36.840 I also... resolved it for you. 33:51.800 --> 33:53.440 Ming'er... 33:54.200 --> 33:57.960 Ming'er... Ming'er... 34:04.280 --> 34:06.480 Ming'er... 34:17.880 --> 34:20.040 They're rebelling! 34:20.040 --> 34:22.400 The country is peaceful and prosperous. 34:22.400 --> 34:25.280 How dare some bandits break into the Duke of Ying's residence! 34:25.280 --> 34:26.840 What is the Office of State Affairs doing? 34:26.840 --> 34:29.040 What is the Warden's Office of the Five Wards doing? 34:29.040 --> 34:30.320 Go now. 34:30.320 --> 34:31.960 Get the commanders-in-chief of the Office of State Affairs 34:31.960 --> 34:35.000 and Warden's Office of the Five Wards here now! 34:35.000 --> 34:37.280 They dared to rob the Duke of Ying's residence. 34:37.280 --> 34:40.400 They're going to rob me tomorrow! 34:41.560 --> 34:46.160 Your Majesty, I request an order to arrest the bandits. 34:48.200 --> 34:50.400 Bring my sword over. 34:51.720 --> 34:53.880 - Song Mo. - Here! 34:53.880 --> 34:57.760 Lead the Imperial Guards and investigate this. 34:57.760 --> 35:01.440 Find out who's got the guts to rob a meritorious noble 35:01.440 --> 35:04.680 and act recklessly under my nose! 35:04.680 --> 35:07.040 I obey your command! 35:10.280 --> 35:13.360 [Confession: I lured the bandits into the capital and regret it. This is my written evidence of guilt and accept my punishment] 35:20.880 --> 35:24.680 Usually, the bandits contacted Madam Wang. 35:24.680 --> 35:27.360 I was just a messenger. 35:27.360 --> 35:32.080 I saw it myself that Madam Wang strangled my mother-in-law to death! 35:32.080 --> 35:33.680 How dare you! 35:33.680 --> 35:34.880 She's your mother-in-law. 35:34.880 --> 35:37.880 You used my name to do this and put the blame on me. 35:37.880 --> 35:41.960 We have Nanny Zhou's confession here, yet you're still trying to deny it! 35:41.960 --> 35:43.680 Yingxue. 35:43.680 --> 35:49.680 Back then, when I got stuck in my career, you imitated my handwriting to deal with it for me. 35:49.680 --> 35:52.960 I recognize your handwriting! 35:53.600 --> 35:55.280 Father! 35:56.760 --> 36:00.480 Among the six ministers, two are here. 36:00.480 --> 36:02.160 Minister Wang, 36:02.160 --> 36:06.320 if you ask for mercy from His Majesty, I'll follow you. 36:06.320 --> 36:09.800 At least Yingxue can avoid death. 36:11.720 --> 36:19.400 If we don't love our children the right way, we'll be doing a disservice to them. 36:19.400 --> 36:25.000 As your father, I owed you, so I made it up to you. 36:25.000 --> 36:27.000 But I turned you into an arrogant 36:27.000 --> 36:30.240 and heartless person who doesn't care about another human being. 36:36.280 --> 36:40.880 I will ask His Majesty to punish you severely! 36:41.880 --> 36:45.680 Brother Xingyi, don't say such angry words. 36:47.320 --> 36:49.080 Don't waste your breath. 36:49.080 --> 36:54.680 You wanted me to offend His Majesty for my daughter. 36:55.320 --> 37:01.080 I'll keep the position of Assistant of Grand Secretary for you. 37:01.080 --> 37:03.360 I failed to teach my daughter. 37:03.360 --> 37:07.880 I'll apologize to His Majesty and resign. 37:07.880 --> 37:12.760 The rest is your family matter, Lord Dou. 37:12.760 --> 37:14.760 Do as you please. 37:16.360 --> 37:18.280 Father! 37:18.280 --> 37:21.960 If I die, you'll be haunted by nightmares for the rest of your life. 37:21.960 --> 37:24.480 You'll regret it, Father! 37:26.600 --> 37:28.720 It's a sin. 37:28.720 --> 37:31.120 - It's a sin! - Father! 37:36.880 --> 37:39.080 I have devoted my whole life to you. 37:39.080 --> 37:40.960 I'm not guilty! 37:41.640 --> 37:44.040 The witnesses and evidence are here. 37:44.040 --> 37:46.560 You've been fussing over this all your life. 37:46.560 --> 37:48.520 Is it worth the trouble? 37:49.480 --> 37:54.680 My Lord, are you going to force me to confess, too? 37:55.360 --> 37:58.680 What crime am I guilty of, My Lord? 37:58.680 --> 38:02.160 The Cangbei Gang, Red Gate, and Five Kings of Hell... 38:02.160 --> 38:04.960 Over the years, the court has failed to eliminate them. 38:04.960 --> 38:07.680 Turns out it was because of you. 38:07.680 --> 38:12.080 I've never seen someone who lured the enemies into the city. 38:12.080 --> 38:13.680 Yingxue, 38:13.680 --> 38:17.560 even if you want to seek death, you shouldn't have dragged the whole family with you. 38:18.280 --> 38:21.120 Go and admit it yourself. 38:24.680 --> 38:26.160 No. 38:27.480 --> 38:29.560 The capital of this son-in-law 38:30.280 --> 38:32.480 Wei Tingzhen took half. 38:32.480 --> 38:36.360 The Duke of Jing is the empress' maternal family. 38:36.360 --> 38:38.560 Wei's brother lost this token. 38:38.560 --> 38:42.080 If you do this, you're trying to ruin the royal family's reputation. 38:42.080 --> 38:43.880 Why don't you think about it? 38:43.880 --> 38:47.280 Why hasn't Wei Tingzhen come yet? 38:48.680 --> 38:51.880 The Wei family... They can cut ties with me. 38:51.880 --> 38:54.160 But you can't! 38:54.160 --> 38:55.960 If you force me to confess... 38:55.960 --> 38:57.480 All right. 38:57.480 --> 39:01.480 I'll confess to the crime of treason, which will involve all of my family! 39:01.480 --> 39:02.680 Are you crazy? 39:02.680 --> 39:04.880 You dare to talk about treason! 39:04.880 --> 39:07.080 Why can't I? 39:07.080 --> 39:09.960 I have devoted my whole life to the Dou family. 39:09.960 --> 39:12.160 But you're forcing me to death now. 39:12.160 --> 39:14.280 Why can't I drag you to be buried with me? 39:14.280 --> 39:16.760 - You... - Yingxue! 39:18.280 --> 39:20.640 The first person to be buried with you... 39:21.960 --> 39:23.760 will be Ming'er. 39:59.680 --> 40:01.480 You take care of the family. 40:01.480 --> 40:03.640 Father knows it in his heart. 40:04.400 --> 40:06.080 I am useless. 40:06.080 --> 40:10.200 But I don't want you to take such a big risk for me. 40:10.920 --> 40:16.080 If we can't rely on one another, we'll meet in hell then. 40:18.160 --> 40:22.320 If there were no bandits, no one would have died last night. 40:23.000 --> 40:25.200 - It's the cycle of cause and effect. - Ming'er... 40:25.200 --> 40:27.080 You should know very well... 40:27.080 --> 40:29.800 - Ming'er! - ...about the person who caused this. 40:30.480 --> 40:31.760 Ming'er... 40:31.760 --> 40:33.960 You're still alive, right? 40:33.960 --> 40:37.880 Ming'er, look at me. 40:37.880 --> 40:41.280 I am your mother. Ming'er! 40:41.280 --> 40:43.280 It's them. 40:43.280 --> 40:44.880 It's them! 40:44.880 --> 40:48.280 They're forcing me to confess! Ming'er... 40:48.280 --> 40:51.080 Wake up! Ming'er! 40:51.080 --> 40:52.280 Listen to me. 40:52.280 --> 40:56.280 Ming'er, wake up... Ming'er! 41:02.120 --> 41:05.200 I didn't harm you. 41:05.960 --> 41:07.360 It's them! 41:07.360 --> 41:09.360 It was them who harmed you. 41:09.360 --> 41:12.880 They wanted to harm me too! Ming'er! 41:12.880 --> 41:15.080 Greed for more will lead to failure. 41:15.080 --> 41:17.680 Who's hurting who? 41:17.680 --> 41:19.480 This is not over yet. 41:19.480 --> 41:21.480 Dou Zhao, 41:21.480 --> 41:25.280 I'm not the only one in the city who wants you dead! 41:25.280 --> 41:29.960 From now on, I want you to suffer every day! 41:38.280 --> 41:40.280 She's gone crazy. 41:40.280 --> 41:42.160 Take her away. 42:15.960 --> 42:19.080 "Live in love with each other, stay together forever." 42:19.080 --> 42:22.560 Wife, do you think this can be fulfilled? 42:22.560 --> 42:27.080 The bandits are vicious. You must return triumphant and safely.