Episode 18

Changfeng!

Changfeng!

Move away!

Go!

Grab them!

Changfeng!

Changfeng, are you okay?

I'm fine.
How dare you bully my Xue'er?

With me around, none of you are allowed to bully her!

You dare to bully my Xue'er!

You won't wake up for the next three days!

Xue'er are you okay?
- I'm fine.

Changfeng, we need to remember your contribution here.

Come on let's go!

Go.

-Let us go!
-Don't be afraid!

I am criminal policeman Jin Yuanbao.
Changfeng, free them.

Will you let us out?! Yes!

Listen to me, we don't have much time.

Those gangsters are gonna wake up soon.

Before we are on the road...

...you can't make any noise. Understand?

We got it!

Changfeng.

You take Xiaoxuan and Xue'er and lead the way.

Ok, follow me. Quick!

Hurry.

Aren't we going to follow soon?

Alright, just listen to me.

If there's any danger, leave first.

Let's go.

Hurry! This way.

Hurry!

Quickly follow me.

Come on.

Right, how come you knew how to act like a whore?

From 'The House of Tenderness'.

I knew it!

I go there to investigate!

Changfeng, take the women and leave.

Changfeng, listen to my words and
take the women away from here.

Go to the village and ask the chief for help.

I can't do that. I'll stay here with Yuanbao.
Xiaoxuan, you should go with Xue'er.

Enough, stop talking so much.

Stop it, take them away!

Quick, follow me.

Quickly.

Be careful. I'll be back right away to save you!

Hurry.

Your're leaving, huh?

Don't even think about it!

Kill them!

Thinking of escaping?
Not a single one is going to escape!

The drug didn't work long.

It didn't work, so I could handle you!

Quick!

I might not be able to handle you...

...but my boss certainly will.

Quick, that way!

Hurry!

Yuanbao!

How dare you harm our master!

Open your eyes! We are 200 men strong.

Open your eyes wide! Protect the young master!

Protect the young master!

Protect the young master!

Boss, you're finally here!

What have you done? You kidnapped the master while kidnapping women?

Boss. It's all the old lady's fault.
She can't tell a man from a woman!

She was so stupid to bring him here.

She can't tell apart male and female. You can't either?!

What a shitty mess, you've really ruined it!

Protect the young master!

No way, this is just a pieced together gang.

Don't you see that they have over 200 people? We only have 20! Did a donkey kick your head?

We'll let Boss decide.
Disperse!

Let's go.

Thanks, Chief Liu.

Young Master, there's no need for thanks.

You've treated us with great favor and goodness.

Don't mention our little action.

Even if we had to sacrifice our lives...peh peh peh

Old age! I can't speak right anymore.

Didn't I ask you to go to the East and collect rent?

Why did you disappear

You didn't even bring a servant?

It's me who told Yuanbao not to bring servants.

Don't defend him.

This Jin Yuanbao likes to see the world in chaos.

Has to be punished. Luckily your cousin went out to look for you.

Otherwise, I had been worried for days.

You're the Jin's young master and madam.

How can you be kidnapped?

Auntie, it was just a coincidence.

They were in a remote area.

I think those bandits built their hideout there because of that reason.

Too bad they all escaped.

Human will always leave a trace even if they tried to run away.

Mother, speaking of East Road River, this time, I did not successfully collect the rent.

I've heard what happened there.

You burn away all their debt books. Excellent!

I'm old now.

There are too many issues in the household for me to take care of.

Yuanbao, you witnessed the villagers' suffering,

understood their predicament.

That you were able to do this makes me very satisfied

Thank you mother for your words.

I've learned much from this event.

Knowing and seeing it for yourself are two separate things.

Seems like you've grown quite a bit after getting married.

I didn't expect you to do so well this time.

It seems like having Xiao Xuan by your side,

you have progressed a lot.

No, this has nothing to do with Xiao Xuan.

Xiaoxian has a good heart, but she is simple minded.

However, a temporary relief will not solve their problem.

Actually, this village's trouble could be resolved with just one piece gold.

You are just an immature youth.

I've only seen you progress after marrying Xiao Xuan.

Yuanbao is right. Giving them money could only give them temporary relief.

However, Yuanboa's idea of encouraging them to cultivate and farm the land,

It's the best method.

Even though Yuan Bao hasn't said it,

I know his methods are much more thorough than mine.

There is a lot more things Young Master has on his mind to take care of.

But there is a lot of small things

that needs to be observe or take care of.

As to Young Madam, she has always been very down to earth,

and see a lot of things very clearly.

Young Master and Young Madam do compromise each other very well.

Not bad. After you married Yuanbao,

he's more mature.

This is all your doing.

I think the military matters

may be handed over to you.

Yuanbao. The military matters has always been the Jin's responsibility.

I have always thought that you're smart.

But you still need to mature up.

However, this time regarding East River,

you actions proved your maturity.

You may take on this burden.

Mother, you know I couldn't care less about the weaponry. I'm an investigator.

Investigating is just a past-time.

The weaponry is our family's business.

The weaponry is more important.

It's not a just a past-timel, it's my career

Although the weaponry is important, but I am not interested

It's this talk again.

Then when will you take this load from me?

At least let me finish all the cases I have on hand.

This excuse again!

It's alright, I won't force you

You can only be successful when you are willing.

I wish you can hurry up and unload this burden of mine.

I can then be relaxed.

There is nothing compare to my home.

What do you mean?

If you could understand that, then the sun will rise from the west.

Oh, let me ask you.

Where did you learn so much

The method of demand and supply?

Investigations at the House of Tenderness.

Investigation...investigation...there isn't that many case for you to investigate.

The House of Tenderness is a meeting place for all sort of shady people, so there information there is very up to date.

As an investigator, our job is to use our eyes and ears.

So we need to go those places more often

Once there, we need to blend in. Only then can we get our information.

Fine, you have an excuse to go there

Now, you've heard what he said earlier

Once a girl is brought to the palace, they are then sent to the brothel.

That's right, especially during our kidnapping, they are especially bold.

Like your mom said, how could they be sold bold under the king's feet?

What is more weird is how they function.

Who is behind all this?

Is there a spy in our Bureau?

Who can that be?

Did you see Gold Tooth's wrist?

His wrist had the tattoo.

So what you mean is that

the mountain bandits we met on the road,

are all in cahoot?

I guess we can only come to that conclusion.

Before we returned, I did some investigation of the criminals and the brothel.

They definitely have a connection.

Please have some tea Young Master and Madam.

Go fetch Xi'er.

Xi'er?

It seems like a long time since I have seen her

You're saying that you haven't seen her for awhile now

We haven't. We all thought that she went with you guys.

Hey.
-Yes, Young Madam.

Have you guys seen Xi'er?
- No we haven't.,

Ah Fu.

Young Madam.

Have you seen Xi'er these few days?

I haven't seen her.

Then when was the last time that you saw her?

I think is was at the birthday celebration. Before the celebration begin, I saw her help put the chairs out.

Later, everyone was busy receiving Madam Jian.

Young Madam?

You seem busy, go on.

Help me ask around to see if anyone in the mansion has seen Xi'er.

Has Xi'er not been around lately?

I have asked around but no one seems to have seen her.

Xue'er.

Qilin.

What's the matter?
- Is Changfeng here?

Why are you looking for him?

Xi'er has disappeared.

for a few days now.

The other servant girls thought we had brought her to the village.

But she didn't go! When I asked around, they said that since Madam's birthday party

they haven't seen her since.

What should we do? Where did she go to?

From the party till now..

Oh no! Xi'er could've left by herself.

That day my mother came all of a sudden, Xi'er could have been scared off.

We were running on our wit's end, so she must have ran away.

I thought so too.

But she's only a woman.

With no relatives nearby, how can she survive each day?

It's all because of me.

She has been worrying all this time yet I have done nothing.

I've never thought

how scared she would be

Now there are a lot of criminals wandering around...what if..

If something happens to Xi'er, I'll never forgive myself!

This won't do. I have to find Xi'er.

Where are you going? I'm coming along with you too.
-Let's go.

Excuse me, have you seen this woman?

No.

Thank you.

Excuse me, has anyone seen this woman?

Sorry we haven't seen her.

Has anyone seen this woman?

Excuse me, have you seen this woman?

Has anyone seen this woman?

Sorry, we haven't seen her.

She's about this tall.

Excuse me, has anyone seen this woman?

Based on the confessions of the criminals we have in custody, they evidence we have gathered

First, Qian Jiao Ge is their headquarters...they probably meet up there

Secondly, these people's backgrounds are not that simple

This is definitely not the work of the usual trafficker.

They have a lot of ways, a lot of contacts, and a lot of connections.

Third point, these criminals

have a tattoo just like this.

Tattoo. Tattoo.

Wang Qiang. Ma Zhong.

Here!

Continue to do what I've instructed to you before.

Yes!

Ma Liu.

Here.

Detective Jin.

Don't worry, I will take care of it.

Do a good job.

If you do a good job, then I will ask for a raise for you.

Thank you Detective Jin for recommending me.

I will go take care of it.
- Go.

"Bureau of Investigation"

I have already deviate the task for this investigation.

Detective Jin!

Detective Jin!

Detective Jin, just got news from the city that

all the people that we've been keeping an eye on have ran away last night.

What? They ran off?

They just all ran away?

Detective Jin. Detective..

How did they ran away?

Yeah??
- How did you guys did your job???

Arrest Ma Liu.

This...

Detective Jin, you...

Why arrest me?

Why do I arrest you?

There is a spy in the bureau.

Who do you think it is?

On what basis do you suspect me?

Tell you the truth, since the day I suspected,

I investigated everyone's backgrounds.

We've all been together for a number of years.

Everyone seems to be doubtless.

Except for you, I just can't "Not pay attention" to you.

You've bought a new house and high end one.

It's not a small amount.

Detective Jin, my family has grown.

The old house is too small.

I've frugally saved up and bought a new house.

You are living in a big house with gardens.

You can't see us poor folks enjoying ourselves?

Oh, don't say that about me. I'm not that selfish.

Think about it. You are foreigner and has joined the bureau for less than 3 years.

And you got married and have a child.

And you have the money to buy a house.

Others have to save for quite a number of years to be able to buy a house.

You each noodles with meat for lunch.

And chat with others for half a day.

You are

petite with small feet and hands.

Why would you want the job of a constable?

Because...

Let see this.

Look at the rough workmanship of this pouch.

The pattern is tasteless.

At one glance, I know it's is made by the women in the brothel.

Tell me how does a constable who has a family to feed,

have money to waste at a brothel?

What is even more obvious,

is that every time we do the investigative at the brothel,

you are always the last one to finish up your job.

Tell me, who should I suspect if not you?

I...

Detective Jin, even so,

you can't just determine that I am the spy.

That's right.

But yesterday, I only told you that I've decided to go back to An Lin.

And today, they've all ran away.

What else do you have to say?

Detective Jin, you said

to have them two keep a lookout in An Lin.

What does that to do with me?

I told them not to go back to An Lin.

Regarding the place,

Only you don't know about it.

Take him away.
- Yes!

Go! Go!

Alright, alright. I'll let it go, but no next time.

Young Madam.

I've heard from the servants that you've been looking for Xi Er

Do you have any news?

Xi'er went missing after the celebration.

I've already searched all day.

And have yet to find any news about her.

Don't feel too bad.

This type of things happened a lot in the mansion.

Sometimes the servant don't like the master and so they run away.

Some fall in love and elope.

Some betray with outsiders and ran away.

Human's hearts are evil. Someone like you won't understand.

Xi'er isn't like that. She wouldn't do such things.

Does that mean you know why Xi'er ran away?

I don't know, but I trust Xi'er.

It doesn't matter what the reason is. Right now, the outside is so dangerous,

I'm afraid she'll end up in the hands of the wrong people.

Then you and Young Master should search for her.

Yuanbao already went to the bureau to question those criminals.

If there's any news, he'll let me know. That would be a lot fast then me asking people in the street for her whereabouts.

Did Young Master found anything at the Bureau?

That Big Golden Tooth has a tattoo on his wrist.

And we've found that his surname is Shi.

And that Granny Wang won't be able to get away.
- With Young Master's help, you would have success soon.

Although I don't have much connection on my side, but I will order the servants

to pay more attention.

Thank you, cousin.

You are welcome. We are a family.

Enough, enough.

Well? Can you say it now?

Don't waste your time & energy.

I won't say a thing.

Who would know that you are that faithful?

Those willing to gamble are willing to lose.

So, don't think you can get any new information from me.

It would be a waste of time.

My family is taken care of, I don't need to beg you.

You think that once you're here,

They will spare your family?

You are a constable, and you worked with the bad people and do human trafficking.

Do you know how many innocent young girls future rest in your hands?

Don't you have any feelings of guilt?

Because of our relationship, I will give you a chance.

Whatever you know, confess it immediately. We may even let you go.

You, the honorary Jian Family young master

have never step in our shoes.

You do not know how hard it is for us country folks

to live in the city.

What reason is that?

Ma Liu,

You disappoint me. For the sake of your benefit,

you throw all those innocent girls into the furnace.

Can you conscience be at peace?

They are all kids of poor families.

Isn't it better for them to be taken to the brothel

than it is to stay in poverty?

Shameless!

Tell me, did you kidnap Xi'er?

I don't know who is Xi'er!

Everyday, I've kidnap over 10 girls.

You can't expect me to remember their names.

Xiao Xuan, calm down.

It's no use to hit him. He won't tell you a thing.

What are you going to do for me?

Then...

If I think of a way to hook you,

allow your family of 3 to hide away, what do you think?

Right now you know you've got many counts of offenses.

As a constable, you worked with the bad guy on human trafficking,

and harm the innocents. Even the lightest sentence would be execution.

How about this, you just need to tell me who is behind this,

I'll find a way to get you out. Let you start a new life,

let you 3 hide away from those people.

You also know, I'm the young master of the Jin Family

It's not a hard thing for me to do.

Why?

You, Jian Yuan Bao

Don't you always remembered the grace and revenge the wrong?

Yes

I remember when you first entered the Six Doors Bureau

you too also remembered the grace and revenge the wrong.

Tian Xin Ge.

Tian Xin Ge?
- Correct.

That is all I know.

They are all people of prominent role.

If you get anything (intel) about them

or have any plans to do anything to (against) them...

I've heard Jian Yuan Bao is able to get Ma Liu to confess

Luckily, I have already cut Cheng Ge's tongue.

Don't know if Ma Liu has tight lips or not.

Ma Liu cannot be allowed to speak

Find away to take care of him.

Yes. I'll go there now.

Wait

Jin Yuanbao is investigating this personally.

The security must be very tight.

If you don't plan carefully, not only will you fail, but you will get yourself in a lot of trouble.

Then you mean

Ma Liu is consider a good man.

Also, I've heard that he has a son.

You are the 3rd general with a single heir. If you don't want to end your bloodline, then..

I beg you. Please leave my wife and child alone.

I won't say a word.

Sure you won't say a word?

But the mouth is on your body.

Master is worried that, what if you can't withstand the test?

If you're still alive by tomorrow's dawn,

Your wife will have to die. Your son will have to die too.

Whats the matter?

Sheriff Jin, Ma Liu's dead.

8 people. 2 squads.

He committed suicide.
- That's right.

When did you find out?

Just a now.

It must have happened right before dawn.

Alone in the night.

When the mind is at it's weakest.

He went as far as killing himself when day broke

I was too careless

Someone took the child and threatened him

A brother...

Bury him with honour

Let his family know what's happened

Place his wife and child somewhere else to live

Don't tell anyone. If you need more, come find me.

What bastard would have the impudence to strike above our heads

And drag a good comrade into his evil ways?

I will make him pay the price.

Ma Zhou. Come with my to the House of Tenderness.
Yes sir.

Everyone, watch carefully.

Do not let a single person leave, bring them all to me

so we can get their statements.

Get out!

Detective Jian, this is the House of Tenderness's Boss

Please sir, it's the middle of the day,

how can you without warning come and search my place

So what? Do I have to report to you when I want to conduct an investigation?

Knowing you know people with high ranks,

they would receive news in advance.

This time, no one can protect you.

Lock this female brothel keeper up.

If anyone dares take her silver, chop off their hands and feet

You. Lets go.

Hurry up

I've been unjustly wronged!

Whats happening? Have you found Xi er?

Sheriff Jin

Its all been searched

We've found 20 of the missing girls

Where is it?
-Over there.

Take me there, I want to see

This is the last investigation.

We haven't found Xi'er

consider it good news.

At the very least she hasn't been sold to slavery

Remaining here won't be useful,

I'll send someone to take you home

What about you?

I'm going to remain here to record the young girls' statements,

to see how they were kidnapped,

In case there are clues, I'll immediately tell you.

Thank you.

Young Madam.

Is there any news of Xi'er?
- None.

Any news from back home?
-No.

Xi'er did not went back home.

The neighbors said that once her parents sold her off to House Jian,

They moved.

There's not news at all and she had never went back home before.

You can go now, thanks for your help

Servant will leave now

Nothing bad should happen to Xi'er

Xi'er's has always been on her own

She's always taken care of me since I was young,

I haven't been able to properly protect her

Since she entered the Jin household,

everyday she lives in fear and insecurity.

Just like there is a knife hanging above her head,

never knowing when it will fall.

I never really tried to understand her feelings

I was only preoccupied by my own affairs.

There are even times when,

she told me to leave, and I thought she was annoying.

I let her down

I was too self-centered.

Qilin, don't think too much.

Return to your room

You can't not sleep for so many days.

But right now I really can't sleep properly

Let me be for a little while,

I'll sit here alone for a while.

When I'm tired, I'll return,

You don't have to worry about me

Alright.

Well we need to really take care of ourselves

No news, right?

There are only a few pieces of clues.

And there's still no word of Xi'er

When I saw you coming with your head down, I guessed as much.

If there really were some news and clues,

you wouldn't be like this.

Don't worry.

Xi'er's alone with no money or power

I believe that we'll find her soon.

Right now, the situation isn't great.

Even you are starting to console me.

I see that you're a master who cares deeply for others

A maid running away has gotten you so upset.

That's why I want to console you,

If you don't like it...I can always go back to the way I was before

Thank you

But, i would still like to stay here for a while.

Alright

Calm yourself here and get some rest

Tomorrow I'll come and visit you

Kill a person within 10 steps. Does not leave a trace even in a 1000 steps.

Identity is a hidden as his name.

My master has said

Poet Li Tai Bai's poem is his favorite.

This poem is good.

My master also said that you, Sir, is good at everything,

except for a lack of absolute determination.

So, Master, especially asked me...

to bring this long treasured poem

to give you, Sir.

Hoping that it will help you to be more focus.

Thank you for your trouble.

Please tell the Master

I politely decline.

Master said, whether this poem is good or not,

Allow Liu Wenzhao to have an opinion.

Liu Wenzhao, understand Master's meaning.

Alright

I take my leave.

Sir, I have the information you wanted.

The woman of the surname Yu from Mt Emei
claims to be a widow.

She lived plainly.

Afterwards she didn't leave Mt Emei,

neither has she been to the Jiang mansion before.

Four years later, she adopted a foundling child.

the name was Yu Qi Lian

It was her who brought up Yu Qi Ling

The relationship between adoptive mother and daughter
are very strong.

I've heard that Qiling is quite pretty.

I showed her neighbours a picture of her face

They all said she looked like Young Madam Jiang Xiaoxuan

Their appearances are exactly alike.

they are the same person

Also, theres one other thing

Yu Qiling brought a husband home.

But they only stayed for one day.

The description of the husband and Young Master Jin

are the exact same

Sir, this person just now

He's the 2nd Prince's person

He had someone brought a poem to give to me.

Sir, Ah Quay is illiterate

It's a poem by Li Bai.

The meaning is that 2nd Prince thinks that Jin Yuanbao is in the way.

So, he wants me to hurry up and get rid of him.

Sir, whatever you want, please just give the order.

To tell the truth, I have not thought it through yet..

It's easy to get rid of a person.

The hard part is how to take care of the result. And what gain would I have from getting rid of him.

Ah Quay

Tell me, is this Yu Qi Ling

our Young Madam？

According to the intel

Young Madam is a match.

Yes.

It is quite a match.

If we are not certain, then we would harm the innocent.

There is a rational explanation for all of this.

As it is, regarding this matter,

I will prove its truth and use this to my advantage.

-Young Master
-Young Madam has an awful lot of secrets

I, Liu Wenzhao, will carefully uncover them

And as for this precious 2nd Prince,

I also need to carefully consider

what he needs to know and what he doesn't. I should think about it some more.

Qianqian, what did you want me for?

All of you leave
- Yes, madam
Take a seat.

I've heard that you're looking for that silly maid, Xi'er.

Do you have any news?

No, I don't.

I will go back then.

Hey, don't go off in a rush.

Sister-in-law, if I'd known, I would have acted differently

What do you mean?