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♫ The green mountain is high,the setting sun illuminates ♫
♫ Striding in the path of time,tossed about by wind and rain ♫
♫ Sword and knife,violence and pride ♫
♫ carry out heroic deedspraising the youth ♫
♫ Even if the lofty sentimentsonly intend for a beauty's admiration ♫
♫ who can stand a hero's tear? ♫
♫ Look at glory and splendoras if they were goose feathers ♫
♫ Feel sworn brotherhood,surpass the skies ♫
♫ Look forward,urging the horse with a wild laugh ♫
♫ On your behalfStars fall and souls vanish ♫
♫ In this mundane world,the inevitable turmoil of feelings ♫
♫ by a cup of wine can stretch sky-high ♫
♫ Even if the landscape is far away,with a cry, long and loud ♫
♫ the windy clouds where the sword points,will curl up in a surging tide ♫
♫ Even if this is a loneliness of a lifetime,do not remit cruelty ♫
♫ just because of the hot blood flaming in the chest ♫
♫ Make the green mountain bloom,and the old man of the east ♫
♫ will recollect the mistof the floating clouds ♫
The Three Heroes and Five Gallants
Episode 15
Brothers, I have a suggestion to discuss with you two.
Brother Shen, before we left Chenzhou,Royal Uncle clearly instructed
that among the three of us, you're the leader.We'll listen to you.
If you have any orders, we'll just do it.
Good.
It's also the first time you two are here.
You don't really understand the Royal Uncle well.
Let me tell you two,
this Royal Uncle is a fair master.
If you want people to risk their life for you,then you must be a fair master.
For every task there are 3 strings of copper cash set aside in 2 places.
Perfectly clear-cut.
Right.
The Prime Minister wants us to commit one crime per night.
I think that we must separate to do these.
If we all do these together, how will Royal Uncleknow who to reward and who to punish?
At the end, we three will fight each otherfor the rewards and destroy our friendship.
Brother Shen is straightforward as usual.This way, when all the tasks are done,
the proper merit won't go to others.
Also, if you failed, you can't blame the others.
This is good.
We are all used to doing things aloneand getting rewards for oneself only.
If we're too many, it becomes bothersome.
Then it's settled.
Settled.
Then...who will do tonight's task,
who will do tomorrow's, and who will do the one the day after,
we have to set it early so we can prepare.
With this type of business, the earlier the better, of course.
Tonight is most likely an excellent opportunity.
Because it will catch them off guard.Tomorrow, the officials will already be alerted.
On the day after, the different officials, whether big or small,
will have guards in their homes.
Then...I'll do the task on the day after.
Brother Shen, you being this generous,
makes us feel ashamed.
I am slightly older than the two of you.
Of course I must be a model to you guys.
One thing. Although we'll be doing the tasks separately, we still must work together.
When one enters to do his task, there must beanother one outside to serve as support.
How about it?
That will be great.
Brother Shi, you do the task for tonight.Brother Chi will guard outside.
I'll be resting.
Tomorrow, Brother Chi will do it.
I'll be the one guarding outside.
Brother Shi will rest.
The day after, I will do my task and nowBrother Chi will guard for me.
How about it?
We'll follow everything that Brother Shen plans.
Let us wish ourselves success.
Who else among you has seen the criminal?
Responding to Minister, I never saw the criminal.
But I heard him talk.
What did you hear him say? Tell us in detail.
I...dare not say it.
Whatever you've seen or heard,
just tell it all truthfully to Magistrate Bao.
I will not punish you. Just say it.
Responding to Master, I was hiding behind the cabinet.
I heard that criminal say prior to killing the butler:
"Your Master has aligned himself with that evil thief Pang Ji,"
"Taking bribes and bending the law.Villains collude together."
"I, Bai Yutang, will get his head sooner or later."
How do you know that Bai Yutang did this?
Your Majesty, the criminal personally said it.
He even boasted wildly
that he'd return to kill me and my faction.
The one he chose this time was Governor Cao, my student.
This Bai Yutang is very strange.
Committing murder and still announcing that he did it?
Those claiming to be chivalrous forest bandits, all have this bad habit.
If they can't gain eternal fame for good deeds,they'll rather leave a name that stinks forever,
anything to get public attention.
They dread to remain unknown.
"A man passing leaves a name behind.A goose passing leaves a cry."
This is typical of Fifth.
He won't allow officials to randomly accuse innocent people.
But why did Fifth Master only go to the Cao Residence?
This thing...we must first clear this up.
Is this Cao a good official or a corrupt official?
There are few clean officialsin the present government.
Even if he won't take 10,000, he'll take 8,000.
Randomly choosing one will still get it right.
If it's like that, then he deserved to die.
Even if Fifth hadn't killed him,
I would smash him to a pulp.
Stop the bullshit!
Let me tell you, you are alreadynot a common peasant right now.
You're a government officer. You can drink disorderlybut you can't speak disorderly.
Yes, Big Brother.
It's 6-star ranked, guard that is able to carry weapon.
You guys think that I'm willing to be this officer?
It's you who are forcing this position on me.
The other day you said that this Bai Yutanghad already returned to Chenzhou.
How come last night he entered Governor Cao's residence to murder and rob?
Replying to Your Majesty, while the criminalhasn't been caught, I am unable to answer that.
Your Majesty, Bao Zheng is clearly making excuses.Please examine this matter carefully.
Your Majesty, Bai Yutang and the Prime Minister are kindred spirits. They work in harmony.
You...this...
Absurd!
Your Majesty, I said that Bai Yutang is in Chenzhou,
while Prime Minister Pang said that he isn't.
So, Bai Yutang rushed out
to prove that the Prime Minister was right and he wasn't in Chenzhou.
You...you're slandering me!
Your Majesty, I'm sticking to what I said.
Before catching the criminaland investigating this matter thoroughly,
anything could have been possible.
I order you to quickly ascertain the detailsof this case and catch the criminal
to set the record straight.
I will abide by your orders.
I don't believe it.I will never believe that Fifth Master did it.
Why?
Fifth Master knows our plans.
He would not come back to interfere with us.
If it's now him, then who can it be?
It's obvious that this is an evil scheme
for the purpose of delaying Master Bao,
preventing him to go to Chenzhou.
Then what should we do?
Since it already happened, there's no point rushing it.
Right now, the most important thing is to catchthe criminal and investigate the crime details.
But if we are not able to catch the criminal immediately,
then won't Master Bao be unable to go to Chenzou?
Once Fourth Master finds Second Master,
we can divide into two groups.One will go to Chenzhou immediately
and work with Fifth to create havoc there,
making Pang Ji unable to denythat Fifth is indeed at Chenzhou.
- Master- What is it?
It's already late.You better go to rest early.
I always stay up checking cases until the 2nd watch (10 - 11 PM).
It's been like this for years.How come today you're urging me?
Master, yesterday's crime at the Cao's Residencewasn't done by Bai Yutang.
I am afraid that this is thief Pang's diversion scheme.
The aim is for us to focus on protecting other officials
and overlook our own backyards.
I have always been open and upright.I'm not afraid of set-ups by those thieves.
But even if it's for the people's sake,you must protect yourself well.
Checking cases is my duty.
The court's security is your responsibility.
Master's lecture is right.I'll take my leave.
You guard here.Whatever happens,
you mustn't get even one step away from Master.
We understand.
Friend, since you led me here, better just show yourself.
Since you're here, make yourself comfortable.We better be frank.
That Bai Yutang used a sword to force my concubine
to disclose my hiding place.
My favored concubine refused to do so
and was beheaded by Bai Yutang with one stroke.
My pitiful Yan Hong...she wasn't 16 years old yet.
I spent 300 taels silver
to bring her from Suzhouless than 3 months ago,
only for her to die with her nannyand her maid in the hands of Bai Yutang.
Your Majesty, you must give me justice!
Your Majesty, Bai Yutang brazenly murdering and robbing in the Eastern Capital
has a lot to do with Kaifeng Court's Magistrate,Bao Zheng's incompetence.
Requesting Your Majesty to issue a decree
punishing Bao Zheng for neglecting his duties.
Your Majesty, initially Bao Zheng was temporary released to arrest Bai Yutang.
But now, not only is Bai Yutang still free,
but he has multiplied his crimeskilling right left and center.
I beg Your Majesty to issue a decree to remove Bao Zheng from his position and face prosecution
and choose another skilled official to head Kaifeng Court and secure peace in the Eastern Capital.
Your Majesty, in two days,
two high officials' residences were robbed with killings.
A total of 7 people dead.Everyone is shocked and the people are uneasy.
The people are scared.The officials' safety cannot be guaranteed.
If this continues, it will surely endanger the Empire's foundation,
and endanger the country's security.May Your Majesty consider this clearly.
May Your Majesty think about this carefully.
Your Majesty, if Master Bao feels that this case is too difficult,
then I'm afraid that others wouldn't do any better.
Master Wen's words are a little too extreme.
Within our Song Empire,
can't we find someone capable of maintaining peace and order in the Eastern Capital?
Minister Sun, among the current officials,who do you think can do Bao Zheng's job?
Your Majesty, if you can trust me fully,
I am willing to replace Bao Zhengand head the Kaifeng Court.
It's not that I'm bragging.
Even though I cannot arrest Bai Yutangwithin a few days,
I can frighten him off
well away from the Eastern Capital, Bianliang,to never dare anywhere near it again.
Good.
"Gales put strong grass to the test,troubled times test a faithful official"
In our present government, I need loyal subjects like you
who are willing to serve in times of crisis.
Bao Zheng
I'm here.
I'll give you three more days.If you still can't arrest Bai Yutang,
you must voluntarily send your Kaifeng Court'scourt seal to Minister Sun.
I'll abide.
Let me tell you. I'll go in first.
Don't stay guard here.
Wait for movements insidebefore you come out and provide support.
I understand.
Who is it?
I was sent here to catch you thief.
It's a girl.
I'm quite lonely these past days.Was really planning to find some girls to play with.
But you delivered yourself here instead.
Looking for death.
How dare you thief!
Aren't you surrendering yet?
Block all exits. Don't let him escape!
- Yes.- Attack!
Don't let him escape!
Chase him!
- Take him!- Yes!
Let's go!
Surround the inn. Don't let the criminal escape!
Yes!
Who is it?
We're from Kaifeng Court and are here to do our duties.
Kaifeng Court?
Our Big Brother is quite impressive.
What are you praising there for? Go guard the back.
You, go there.
Thinking of escaping?
Oh, you're quite agile. Is your sign a monkey?
If you have the guts, come down here.
You come up.
- You come down.- You come up.
Fine. Wait right there. Someone will deal with you.
Mother Tiger!
What's the matter Boss?
Can you see that monkey up the tree?
He cursed you. He said that you cannot climb trees.
What?
Dare to curse me?
What now, wild monkey?
Sorry to disrespect you...
Do you believe me now?
This old sow...
I...said it wrong.
Female tiger can also climb trees.
Are you guys blind? Do you know who I am?
I'm from the Skills Recruitment Club!
Brother! You ran way fast!
Brother Wang Chao, you worked hard.
Oh, it's almost time.
My mission is also done. I have to go now.
I'll leave this wine to you then.
Good!
Take care!
Selling fishes!
It's dry now so careful with candles.
Selling fishes!
It's dry now so careful with candles.
Selling fishes!
- Selling fishes!- Selling vegetables!
Selling vegetables!
(Guan Yin Nunnery)
Let go of me!
I asked you so nicely yet you refused,
you made me so angry, I will stab you!
Asking me to follow you? Unless I'm dead!
You want to die?
You listen up well,
I am the Jianghu's great Southern Hero,
the Imperial Cat Zhan Zhao!
If you follow me, I will definitely not harm you.
The town beside, has already lost a few girls.
All of them sluts who didn't appreciate my favors.
Master, have mercy. We come from law-abiding families,
I had no choice but to enter the nunnery to pray for my parents.
I just beg you, let me die quickly.
You want to die? It's not so easy.
If you want to die, you must wait till I have enjoyed myself
then I will send you to heaven.
Villain! You're a beast!
Stand there!
Hang on. Friend, after fighting so long
let's tell each other's name first.
I am Zhan Zhao.
I am Han Zhang.
Tonight I come to revenge those girls of good family who have died!
So you are Second Master Han. You've finally appeared.
So what if I have appeared?
Second Rat, there are no harsh feelings and no enmity between us,
it's not that I truly want your lives,
it was actually the Emperor who gave me the title of Imperial Cat
and told me to exterminate you rats.
For this you cannot blame me.
You should blame that Black Bao.
Who told him to recommend His Majesty
to grant me the title Imperial Cat?How can a cat that doesn't kill rats be called a cat?
Stop your nonsense!
Second Rat, trying hard to resist death in front of the Imperial Cat, what's the use?
Just save some energy and obediently die here.
Who are you?
And who are you? Doing such treacherous attacks.
His Majesty's Imperial Cat, Zhan ZHao.
Zhan Zhao? You are Zhan Zhao?
Since you know my great name,
you shouldn't waddle into this dirty water.
- You're not!- Stop your nonsense!
Master Yue!
Second Brother! Second Brother, are you alright?
This guy is too...treacherous.
Hurry and help Yue...
Yue...Master Yue.
Out of the way!
I'm not playing with you guys anymore.
Careful!
Aiya...Master Yue! Come...
How is it? Can you still take it?
The dart...has poison.
Let's go...
Hurry. Put him on the bed.
Careful...
Uncle...
Dart...has poison on it.
Is this a friend of yours?
That's right.
You both go out first and wait outside.
Fine.
Fourth...
Second Brother
We need not worry about this rapist's martial arts,
but his use of poison is hard to guard against.
Second Brother, why don't you go take a rest?
What if that rapist comes back for revenge?
I'll just sit here first and try to ward him off.
You're just showing off your ability there.
Can you ward him off by yourself?
Better just let me accompany you.
Second Brother
This time, if not for Master Yue sudden appearance,we could have both died at that villain's hands.
Fourth, tell me honestly,
Are the two of you...here to arrest me?
What arrest you?
Second Brother, why do you think that?
I and Big Brother are here to invite you.
Let me tell you. Master Bao ordered us to especially invite you to come with us.
- Inv...invite me?- Yes.
I still will not go.
I don't care if you want to work for the government,
but I don't want to be a government official.
Second Brother, let me explain you...
Fine. I know your ideals and that you aren't willing to associate with government officials.
You plan to withdraw to the Jianghu, seclude into the forest. But will that villain Pang let you off?
Didn't he send a killer to chase you up to here already?
Fourth
Matters of Jianghu must follow the rules of Jianghu.
It should not...involve officials.
What you say is reasonable, Second Brother.
Don't worry. I and Big Brother have already discussed it.
Once that Pang Thief is caught,we will immediately retire afterwards.
We will then return to the Jianghu. Is that alright with you?
Al...Alright...
Alright...shit!
Those schemes you lot are planning,do you really think I don't know?
Don't you...j-just want me to join youto catch Fifth?
Damn you, Second!
What kind of person do you see me as?
Would I help the government arrest my own brother?
My good Second Brother, it's not that I'm bragging.
Even if Youngest Brother broke into the Palace twice and committed the grave crime of murder,
I will still have a way to help him get rid of his crimes.
What way?
Youngest Brother has already listened to my adviceto go the Chenzhou and wreak havoc there.
Master Bao will use this as excuse to go to Chenzhou. Officially, to catch Fifth,
but secretly, to investigate Pang Yu.Once thief Pang is caught,
our Fifth can use his merit to repay his crimes.He'll be alright!
But then...I won't go to Kaifeng Court with you.
I...will go directly to Chenzhou.
Fine...
As long as Second Brother is willing to participate,
it's fine whatever you do.
- Uncle Zhou- Han Er, Gallant Jiang,
Sit...
Uncle Zhou, how is Master Yue's condition?
The poison from the arrow that your friend gotis quite strong and also unique.
I already used every method I know but stillcan't remove the poison from his body.
Uncle...Master Yue was hurt...by the poisonous dartbecause of...me.
Uncle, Master Yue is a rare genius among men.He's a real man.
You must think of a way to save him.
Using medicine, I can only stop the spread of the poison.
With this, I can prevent the poison from entering his heartfor 3-5 days but it will not cure him.
3-5 days...
That won't do, Uncle!
Even if we go to Eastern Capital now to ask for a doctor,
or take Master Yue back to the Capital,the fastest will still take 5 days of travel.
In my experience, users of this type poison
are probably disciples of the Ji Family,from Goose Peak Fortress.
Goose Peak Fortress? Ji Qiang?
Uncle...if we are able to find Ji Qiang, can we get the antidote?
It's hard to say. Depends whether they're willing.
What if it's not from them?
We must go! I don't care if they'll give it or not.
We can only know if we go there!We have to try everything in this difficult situation.
Where are you going, Second Brother?
Eh...Goose Peak Fortress
We're going.
Warrior Yan
No. Hero Zhan, you're back.
So it's Master Butler.
My Master told me to ask Hero Zhan
if the matter with Han Zhang has already been dealt with.
I initially already had that guy in my hands
but Jiang Ping and another guy suddenly appeared.
I couldn't deal with them and let Han Zhang escape.
Then what you mean is
Hero Zhan is coming back with a failed mission?
I used a dart and was able to hit that guy.
But that guy's skill is not below me.
Is there such a good martial arts master in Kaifeng Court?
I never expected that...
Oh right, did your dart kill him?
My dart has been rubbed with a unique poison.
If they can't get the antidote on time, he can only live 5 more days, at most.
Then how do you know they won't be ableto find the antidote?
Because...
As Master Butler rightly reminded me,
this deal isn't finished yet.
If they dare to go look for the antidote, I'll make sure that they don't return.
Good. Then I'll wait for you ahead
No need.
Master Butler should go back to Eastern Capital first.
Once I successfully finish my task,
I will immediately return to Eastern Capitaland report to Prime Minister.
Lastly, I'll remind you again, you must remember
that you are Zhan Hao and not Yan Fei.
Master Butler's reminder is right. I am indeed Zhan Zhao.
Who is it?
It's me.
Wait.
Why did you come?
Of course it's to visit Teacher.
You don't have a Teacher here.
Teacher's wife, why must you be this way?I came from far away to visit you.
You won't even let me in the front door.
Is that proper in terms of emotions or reasons?
Get out! Or else I will be impolite with you.
Teacher's wife
Who's your Teacher's wife? You animal who have no conscience.
The Ji Family doesn't have a disciple like you!
Teacher's wife, there' a saying that your teacherfor a day is your parent for a lifetime.
You can refuse to acknowledge me as your disciple,
but in my heart, I remember Teacher's great kindness.
If you have a little conscience andstill remembers your Teacher's kindness,
then please leave our front door and never come back again.
I can't.
You guys can choose not to acknowledge me as your disciple
- but I insist on acknowledging you as my Teacher.- You...
Who's arguing outside?
Teacher, your disciple Yan Fei is here to visit you.
Wife, since he's here,
you won't be able to ward him off. Just let him enter.
Your disciple Yan Fei greets his Teacher.
Sit down.
Is Teacher's health good?
Not good.
Teacher's eyes are still blind?
If I could see, would you dare coming here to cause trouble?
Teacher, don't get mad. I've been too busy these past years.
Don't have time to visit you and Teacher's wife.
You are indeed busy.Doing so many hellish atrocities
Aren't you exhausted yet?
That...where is sister gone to?
She went out.
Went where?
Went to a far place,
to our relatives.
I think...
that in the 7, 8 years since I last saw her,she probably is a grown lady now.
She's probably even more beautiful now, right?
Wife, weren't you going to the family behind our hall to borrow something?
- Why haven't you gone there yet?- To borrow...
Why are you blabbering? Hurry and go!
I'll go...I'll go...
Teacher's wife, please stay.
The three of us haven't seen each other for so long.
Let's stay here and have a good chat.
This thing about borrowing things, you can do that anytime.
Let her go. The two of us will talk.
It's more fun with more people. Once sister is back,
the four of us will talk together.
That'll be even livelierl
You...
Teacher, is there anything wrong with what I said?
Then fine.
Let us all be cozy here.
Stop beating around the bush.
Good. Teacher is still straightforward.
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♫ How I want to look at you once moreHow I want to go back to your side ♫
♫ If ever time will stop at this day ♫
♫ will it be forever? ♫
♫ Even though they say that love is hard to be made into reality ♫
♫ Willing to take a step back to fulfill it ♫
♫ Those compromising words ♫
♫ I’ll keep them for you ♫
♫ You said that rather than crying til ones eyes are red, better to just think and miss me ♫
♫ I’m afraid that yearning cannot cope with the changes of time ♫
♫ Gossips spread for one year ♫
♫ Forever seems like too far away ♫
♫ Rather than looking at your back slowly getting far, better to just think and miss you ♫
♫ Learned to wipe my tears dry after turning around ♫
♫ If there’s a Heaven, then the love, hate, and embrace of the past are rubbed to become ♫
♫ one’s heart’s callus.
♫ You said that rather than crying til ones eyes are red, better to just think and miss me ♫
♫ I’m afraid that yearning cannot cope with the changes of time ♫
♫ Gossips spread for one year ♫
♫ Forever seems like too far away ♫
♫ Rather than looking at your back slowly getting far, better to just think and miss you ♫
♫ Learned to wipe my tears dry after turning around ♫
♫ If there’s a Heaven, then the love, hate, and embrace of the past are rubbed to become ♫
♫ one’s heart’s callus.