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The Three Heroes and Five Gallants Episode 25
Master, the Bao Shirong locked up in the main prison is fake.
Fake?
The real Bao Shirong has been locked up by Pang Yu
at the underground tunnel of the Imperial Family Garden.
What?
Master...
Sit down quickly and rest for a while.
Is this information reliable?
Ji Saihua went down the underground tunnel and saw the real Third Young Master Bao,
she even talked with him.
That's great!
I'm sorry.
What I mean is...this is good news, Master.
No wonder this person was willing to admit to everything at Court.
He crushed Bao Xing to death in one stroke,
which is like crushing Master Bao to death.All because he is a fake to begin with!
What are we waiting for? Let's hurry to Chenzhou and save the real Third Young Master!
- You can't.- Why?
I've thought about it on the way here. We can't for now.
Why?
Any moves here, and Thief Pang will kill the hostage and destroy any evidence.
The fake Bao Shirong will hold his disguise to the end. Master Bao will be even more in trouble.
Master Yue is right.
Master, do you want us to first inform the Emperor or the Empress Dowager?
I'm afraid that's not on either. By the time the Emperor's decree arrives,
he will have been killed already.
This won't do. That won't do. Then what will really work?
Be silent for now.
Master...
This time, we must be absolutely cautious.
We mustn't let the Emperor get any informationbefore the hostage reaches the Capital.
Master, how will we make Third Young Master come to the capital?
Master Yue, can we rely on our people in Chenzhou to get Bao Shirong out?
There's not only the people at Chenzhou, the four of us were already stripped of positions.
We can all go there to help.
No. You stay to protect Master.
Things being so critical, we must be even more on guard against the enemy's desperate actions.
In that case, transporting Bao Shirong quietly to the Capital
is the first step.
Right.
Soon as he appears on the execution stand, Anhui officials and commoners will recognize him .
Then Bao Zheng's crime of inciting his relatives to forcefully extort and tyranize good people
will be clearly confirmed.
Clever. Clever. Clever.
This way, even if Black Bao dies violently in some wilderness one day,
then common people won't pity him.
They will only feel that he deserved it!
That is exactly the point.
It's just that...
Is there still something you're worried about?
Although we are winning in every step but we must let our guard down.
We must prevent that lot at Kaifeng court
getting any hints and going to Chenzhou to make trouble.
Lu Fang and Jiang Ping are already under close watch at Kaifeng Court.
We need to check the morning roll call daily. If they're not there, we immediately take measures.
As for Wang Chao and the other 3, I think that to ensure Bao Zheng's safety,
they will not dare to leave the residence even for a moment.
This means that the only ones left in Chenzhou are Han Zhang and Bai Yutang.
As long as we remain stringently be on guard,
even if they hear some news, they won't make any rash move for fear of harming the innocent.
That's right! Because the sword on Bao Shirong's neck is held in our hands...
I've thought about it.
I'll go the Chenzhou now and join Second Master,Sister-in-law and Fifth Master Bai,
eventually, with Shen Zhongyuan as our inside agent.
If we play this right, the 5 of us might be able to get Third Young Master Bao out.
Why didn't you count me in?
I'll go with you to Chenzhou.
You are a government official. How can you leave just like that?
I... I'm not doing it anymore!
I'm resigning! Let them run after me then.
If they noticed that the person that's supposed to be here is missing then they'll inform the ones at Chenzhou.
Right now, Third Young Master's life is in their hands.
If they see something amiss, they can immediately kill him.
And then, when the real Bao Shirong has been transported to the Capital,
those two rats will definitely hear the news and hurry back here.
By that time --
By that time, I'm already prepared to proceed with the next move.
Prepared to boil them all in one pot.
Clever. Clever. Clever! Father-in-law is so old --
What I meant is, I prostrate before Father-in-law in admiration.
Although none of you can go to Chenzhou,
to increase our numbers, I think that Miss Yalan and Qiukui
can come with me.
Being women, they won't attract so much attention.
We can only do that.
Then everything depends on Master Yueand our people at Chenzhou.
Master, we will definitely do our best.
Wang Chao, I think that we should follow our original plan and leave Kaifeng Court at once
to prevent the other party noticing too many errors.
Yes.
Master! Qiukui is missing.
Mister! Mister! I'm talking to you!
Mister...
I'm greeting you respectfully.
You, little lady, look rather rough,
but still know how to show respect.
What do you want to ask me?
Mister, I want to inquire about
the "Da"...whatever...Temple, where is it?
Oh, temple.
Right. Right. Right. It's "Da"...something-something...Temple
Da Xiang National Temple?
No. It's called Da...Da...
Anyway, it starts with Da and ends with Temple.
Called Da...then, Temple.
Miss, here in Bianlian City, we only have the Da Xiangguo Temple.
It starts with Da and ends with Temple.
Da Xiangguo Temple...Da Xiangguo Temple...
I think Fourth Uncle also mentioned this name.
Then...let's just say it's this Da Xiangguo Temple,
Then...
At this advanced age, would I still lie to you?
This Da-something-Temple is Da Xiangguo Temple.
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Then tell me where is this Da Xiangguo Temple located?
Just continue forward. When you see an intersection, just turn right and you'll arrive there.
Once you're there, just ask other people.
Thank you!
Continue moving forward. Once at an intersection, turn right.
Get out of the way! Get out of the way!
- Hit the Gongs!- You! Out of the way!
Get of the way! I'm talking to you! Out of the way!
I'm talking to you.
There really are people without eyes! Are there?
Hurry and scram!
I didn't hit you!
Barbarians!
I don't want to fight with you.
I have something to do!
I'm going to look for Old Xi'er Xu. You guys get lost!
Stop! Stop! Nobody move!
Master
Master, if she suddenly makes a scene, this...
Hey, scram! Scram! Everyone get lost!
Miss, don't get agitated. I have something to ask you.
Oh! You're a government official.
Respectfully greeting Mr. Official.
Do you know how to give respect? No need for it. No need for it.
I'm going to look for Old Xi'er Xu, but they won't allow me and are even hitting me.
May I ask young lady, that Old Xi'er Xu that you're looking for,
isn't he the one they call Mountain Rat Xu Qing?
That's right! That's right! How do you know?
Who are you to him? Why are you looking for him?
I am her wife. He's my boss.
They say the Empress Dowager called for Old Xi'er. They're now drinking wine at Da Xiangguo Temple.
He's been gone 2 days and hasn't returned yet. I'm going to look for him.
So you're Mrs. Xu.
We're still unmarried.
- Mrs. Xu.- We're still not married!
Alright. Not yet married...
- Miss, aren't they lying to you?- Ah?
From what I know, Guard Xu is not at Da XIangguo Temple. [Da Xiangguo Si]
He's in the Supreme Court [Da Li Si].
Right. Right. Right. I remember.
It's indeed the Supreme Court! The Supreme Court!
Mr. Government Official, is the Supreme Court forward and then right at the intersection?
Forward then right is the Da Xiangguo Temple.
The Supreme Court is not in this side.
Then on what side is it?
The Supreme Court...even if I tell you, you won't be able to go in.
Can't go in? Can't go in...then...
I don't care. As long as Old Xi'er is inside,
I'll go in to find him.
If they dare stopping me, I'll beat them hard!
How about this. Considering that you were refined and respectful, I'll give you a suggestion.
I guarantee that you can enter successfully.
Good, good. Then hurry and tell me. Hurry and say it.
This isn't a good place to talk. Let's go somewhere else.
- Men!- Master.
Go and get everybody in that tea house out.
I'll have a talk with this young lady.
Hurry! Hurry! Get all the customers out!
Yes! Yes!
Hurry! Hurry! Come out!
- Hurry and go! Go already!- But they haven't paid yet.
Hurry and go! Hurry! Hurry!
Miss, I'll tell you how to enter the Supreme Court.
Please.
Hurry!
I have to find Old Xi'er.
Qiukui wouldn't have gone in there.
There are no signs of anything happening around the main door.
But other than coming here to look for Third Master,
she couldn't have gone anywhere else.
Could it be she got lost?
How about this. I'll go there to ask. This way, we can be more sure.
Miss, do you need anything?
I just want to ask if you saw a chubby girl,
wearing colorful clothes, and with her hair in two braids.
No. I really haven't seen her.
- I'm sorry.- She didn't come here?- No, she hasn't.
- Thank you.- You're welcome.
They haven't seen Sister Qiukui.
Yue Hua
- Fourth Master?- It's me.
Why did you come here?
I...it's not only me who's here.
A lot of the court guards have come out in disguise
looking for Qiukui everywhere.
Qiukui isn't here. How about this, let's look for her separately.
Don't. Don't. Don't. Don't separate. Enough people there already. I'll go with you.
Fine if you're the only one who gets exposed, but don't bring trouble to us.
I won't drag you into trouble.
Yalan...
Let Fourth Master come with us.
Miss, this is the Supreme Court.
Hey, you must follow what Master told you.
I know.
Hey, Miss. What are you doing?
Greetings.
No need to be polite. May I ask Miss what's your purpose for coming here?
I'm here to look for Wen Yanbo.
You're looking for Master Wen? Why are you looking for him?
I'm his grandaunt.
- Grandaunt?- I'm indeed his grandaunt.
I'm younger but I'm more senior than him.
So Grandaunt is gracing us with your presence. Grandaunt, please come in.
Come, Grandaunt, please.
Grandaunt, please wait here a while.
Allow me to go in and inform Master Wen.
Hurry up!
Okay.
This Qiukui, reckless and unreasonable, not following command.
Wandering out alone.
It's fine if she'll just cause me trouble. But if she causes Master Yue trouble...
So tired.
Are you tired already?
Let's rest first. Look. There's a tea house.
Let's go in and rest. Let's not wait until we all collapse from exhaustion.
Hello, guests. Go in and drink tea.
Why are you just back now?
Don't you know something bad happened in the Supreme Court?
What happened? Murder?
No one has been killed but a wild fat girl appeared suddenly.
She claims to be Master Wen Yanbo's grandaunt.
Enough. Stop talking. I've been looking for you the whole morning. Hurry and go in.
Master,
I think it's almost time.
Good.
Go to the Supreme Court.
Yes.
Lower the chair!
Grandaunt, this is our Master.
You are...
That...are you Wen Yanbo?
I am indeed Wen Yanbo.
Give me back my Old Xi'er!
What are you doing?
Let's see who dares to be barbaric today. One strike of my bamboo pole and he dies!
Where did you come from? You dare wreak havoc in the court and insult a government official?
This is an unforgivable crime!
I don't care. I want you to let my husband go immediately!
Who's your husband?
My husband is Old Xi'er Xu.
Xu Qing. Xu Qing trespassed the main prisonand committed a capital crime.
I can't let him go.
I don't care! If you don't let him go, I'll kill you with one strike of my bamboo. Do you believe me?
Even if you beat me to death, I won't let him go!
You...
- Men!- Master Sun is here!
Everyone stop! Move out of the way!
What's going on?
I told him to let Old Xi'er Xu go and he wouldn't. I'll beat him to death.
You little girl, how can you be so unruly with Master Wen? Let him go!
He must let my husband go first before I let him go.
Let him go first and I'll let him go.
- I won't.- Master Sun, hurry and take her down.
- Master, we can't. Right now, Master is--- Shut up!
Master Sun, hurry and tell them to take her down.
Master Wen...
It's said that a wise man knows better than to fight when the odds are against him.
How about if we let Xu Qing go first?
- Let him go!- How can you breach government laws because of one person?- Master Sun...
Don't mind me. Take her down!
What if this girl gets violent?
Don't mind me. Hurry, hurry and take her down.
- Master, then really very sorry. Go and get her!- Stop!
Don't come near.
Master Yue...
If anyone dares to come near, I'll kill him.
Sister Qiukui, hurry and let Master Wen go.
If he doesn't return my Old Xi'er, I won't let him go.
Third Master is not here. He left early.
That can't be. That official told me
that Old Xi'er was here and I had to look for this Wen and ask for him.
He fooled you. I'll tell you later once we're outside.
Master Wen, hurry and stand up. I'm sorry to startle you.
My Sister was just fooled by someone, that's why she acted like this.
So absurd!
Hurry and let's go already.
Hmp! Third Master is waiting for you outside.
Get out of the way! Get out of the way!
Move!
Move out of the way! Move out! Move out! Don't make a move!
Absurd!
- Go. Go.- All, get out of the way!- Go.
- Get out of the way!- Don't attack! Don't attack!
- Get out of the way!- Protect Master well.
- Move out!- Don't hurt me.
Move out. Move out.
- Hurry and get in the carriage.- Let's go.
- Master!- Don't attack!
Get up! Hurry and get up there!
Be careful.
Go and chase them!
Stop!
Jia!
Jia! Jia!
Sister Qiukui, throw this bastard official out.
Fine.
Don't. Don't. Don't.
Ladies, we're moving very fast. If I get thrown off, I'll die.
Even if I break your skull, I still won't pay for it.
- Come here.- Don't. Don't. Don't.
At least...at least when the carriage is moving slower.
Say, if they catch up with us, you won't have a good ending either.
Right?
What right? Still pretending.
- Don't. Don't. Don't.- Get down! Get down!- Fourth Master, slow down a little.
Yu!
- Come already.- No need for Miss to do it.
I'll do it myself. I'll jump by myself.
Then hurry and jump.
Could you go a little more slower?
- Are you jumping or not?- I'll jump. I'll jump.
- It's too fast...- Are you jumping or not?
I'll jump. I'll jump. I'll jump.
I'm afraid.
Go down already.
Fourth Master, stop the carriage!
What is it?
Fourth Master,
let's say our goodbyes here.
Don't. Don't. Don't. I'll still be going with you to Chenzhou.
I already told you that if you're away when the officers look for you, you'll cause us big trouble.
You can't do it without me. Who of you can drive a carriage? I can drive a carriage.
Where did this carriage come from?
I rented it.
Rented? Then go and return it. When we reach the next town, we'll buy horses.
Master Yue, where is Old Xi'er?
He...he went to Chenzhou to look for your Fifth Uncle already.
Look for Fifth Uncle?
This stinky Old Xi'er! If I catch him, I'll beat him flat.
- Hmp!- Enough. Fourth Master, I'll be taking my leave.
Be careful on your travel.
Fourth Uncle, don't worry. I'll definitely look after Old Xi'erwell and won't let him drink too much.
I was overly expressing it already.
She should have sensed it already.
But she still treats me coldly. Looks like I need to continue working hard.
Royal Envoy Residence
Take this letter back with you.
Give it to the Chancellor in person. Don't lose it.
I understand.
- Go now.- Yes.
Master
Are the preparations complete?
Everything's complete.
Master, look.
This is the Jianghu's legendary "Melancholy Medicine"?
It is indeed the Melancholy Medicine.
Is it really effective?
Absolutely effective.
Master, I just smelled it a little and I became like this.
Tell me more about it.
Yes.
Master, the medicine seller said that when kidnappers are taking children away,
all they need is put this drug in their hat,
the child will immediately become stupefied. You won't see any problem on the outside
but when you talk to him, you'll notice that he can't even say anything,
and doesn't know anything.
Good. Good. Good.
Let's put this Melancholy Drug on the fellow's head.
Then no one will know who he is.
Master, I guarantee that when he's dragged into the execution ground...
even if he is to be beheaded, he'll face death with an unconcerned expression,
a brave man attitude.
He won't even make a sound.
Good. Keep that well. Keep that well.
Don't let anyone uninvolved know about it
Yes, Master.
Master, Chang Da is back!
Royal Uncle
Has the task in Shandong been done?
As Master ordered. I have been through untold hardships.
In the end, at a remote mountain village, I finally found that Zheng household.
What kind of household is that Zheng family?
They just own a small parcel of farm land.
How about Zheng Dengyun?
I followed your order to only secretly get rid of Zheng Dengyun.
I didn't harm any of the other Zheng family members.
He-he-he...Good.
There won't be any weak points, right?
Royal Uncle, don't worry. It's not the 1st or 2nd time I do such a job. I did it flawlessly.
It's like he just accidentally fell into the pond.
Good!
Good. Good. Good.
Go to the money room and ask for 100 silver taels. Tell them it's my reward to you guys.
Thank you, Royal Uncle.
- Go now.- Yes.
Pang Wang.
I'm here.
Keep your distance!
Go and get Leader Shen. Tell him I have official matters to discuss with him.
Yes, Master.
What are you still standing there for?
Are you really stupid now? Hurry and go!
Looks like this Melancholy Drug is really effective.
1! 2! 3! 1! 2! 3!
Leader Shen.
Second-in-command
Leader Shen, Royal Uncle asked that you go and see him.
Where is Royal Uncle?
Main Hall.
- Please.- Please.
Master, you're here again.
Is my usual room still available?
Yes, it's empty.
I saved it for you. Master, please go inside.
Master, you're here.
- Is there an available room?- Yes. Yes. Yes. Please go inside.
There's a customer! Please take care of him!
Customer, you're here.
Boss, do you have a high-quality room?
- All our rooms are high-quality.- Take me to have a look.
Please, come with me.
Boss, tell the waiter to bring me a water-filled basin for washing my face.
Okay. Okay. It will be delivered right away.
Customer, your room is here. Please.
Customer, please come in.
Good place. Good place. I like it here.
Customer, please rest for a while. I'll go prepare you hot water.
I'll immediately ask them to bring you some food.
Yo, Brother Shen, do you need anything?
- Brother Shen.- Little Sister is also here.
After dinner, that thief told me to come over and visit my brother.
Chang Da, the one Pang Yu sent to Shandong, is back.
What did they say?
They told Pang Yu
that they found the Zheng family in Licheng.
And also, were able to find Zheng Dengyun
and that, at a time when there was nobody around, they killed him.
I just made up the name, never thought they would really find him.
That's right.
It's unlikely that they really found him.
Most likely that for some silver, they killed someone at random and made him pass as Zheng.
It's only playing make pretend to get the reward.
Brother Shen, then how should we deal with them next?
Not hard. Since they were able to find Zheng Dengyun,
let's continue telling our made up story.
Miss Zhang.
Nice to meet you, Royal Uncle.
Did you meet with Leader Shen already?
I did. He's at my brother's room this evening.
Then...what did Leader Shen tell you?
He asked me if I'm used to staying by Madam's side.
I told him that Madam treats me very well.
He told me to be at ease and stay by Madam's side.
For now, not to think about going to Shandong.
Right. Right. Right. Stop thinking about going to Shandong.
Is that all?
No more.
He didn't say anything else?
This evening, after a few words, he asked me to leave.
He must be still chatting with my brother right now.
Then...he might be thinking of letting your brother...talking with your brother first.
What will they be talking about?
Nothing. Nothing.
Miss Zhang, it's already getting late.
How about you go back to Madam first?
I'm going now, Royal Uncle.
Go. Go.
It's already pitch black outside.
Where did she go?
Why isn't she back yet?
Madam!
Little Sister, where did you go? Making me so worried.
I went there to see my brother.
Does Madam need anything?
Nothing. Nothing.
I'm afraid Little SIster will laugh at me. I've become as esily scared as a little bird.
If you're around, I have a little peace of mind.
Once you're not around, that peace of mind also disappears.
I'm then frightened and fidgety.
Madam, don't be afraid.
I promise you that I won't leave you again.
Good. Good. Good. That's great then.
Leader Shen
Royal Uncle, why are you here?
That...
- Leave.- Yes.
Leader Shen, why haven't you told Miss Zhang yet what I asked you to tell her?
I thought that I should discuss this with her brother first
and then let her brother convince her.
I was afraid that saying it directly was too rude.
That's right too.
Unmarried women like Miss Zhang would be embarrassed to hear things like that.
Right. Right. Right.
Then...what did you tell her brother?
I already told her brother all of Royal Uncle's good intentions.
Then what did her brother say?
He's worried that they are not worthy to claim higher connections with Royal Uncle.
What nonsense!
I'm not even shunning them, what's this of claiming higher connections?
But after I repeatedly persuaded him,
he finally agreed.
I knew that he'd agree!
There's one condition.
What condition? Aiya, talking con---
Fine. Condition. No problem with any condition.
Does he want the sun in the sky or the moon on the water?
It's like this.
Although this Zheng Dengyun is dead, they still want to go to Shandong to look for the Zheng family.
He wants to cancel the betrothal before coming back and letting his sister..ehr... marry you.
This is...completely unnecessary!
That's right.
But this...this Zhang Han's attitude, you also know it.
Stubborn!
If you don't agree, I fear that...this thing will...
Fine. Fine. Fine.
Send some men to accompany them to Shandong.
That's not on either.
RIght now, the Talents Recruitment Club is short of people.
If they left and bad people attack,
won't we have even bigger losses?
But Leader Shen, we can't let the 2 of them go to Shandong alone!
I know that Royal Uncle is worried.
I know that Royal Uncle is uneasy.
Since it's like that, I won't let them leave. I won't allow them to go!
No, you can't. If they don't resolve this thing with Shandong,
when will Miss Zhang become mine?
Royal Uncle, don't worry! Actually, I already thought of a plan.
Tell me then. Tell me then.
Royal Uncle, in doing something, one must not be anxious or hasty.
We first deal with Bai Yutang. After dealing with Bai Yutang, we'll let them go.
Then, we'll send many men with them, so we'll not worry about problems in their journey.
But I'm worried that things may change as time passes.
They won't change.
Although Zhang Han is a stutterer,he's a very upright person.
If he promised something to Royal Uncle,
this definitely won't change. He's a hero after all.
Alright. Then let's follow your suggestion.
I'll be patient for a little longer.
Right. Be patient.
If there's nothing else, I'll go patrolthe grounds now, Royal Uncle.
Wait a moment, Leader Shen.
Come with me.
Team Leader Shen, I have a relative.
Don't know why but he suddenly contracted this strange illness.
No one around here seems able to treat it.
Therefore, I decided to send him to the Eastern Capital
so the Chancellor can ask the imperial physicians in the palace to check him up.
Where is this relative of Royal Uncle now?
Just here in Chenzhou.
That's easy. I'll choose two men from the Talents Recruitment Club to escort him right away.
- The normal type of escorting won't do.- Oh?
The target is too big.
What I mean is, I want this relativetaken to the Eastern Capital
but I don't want anyone to know that he's my relative.
Royal Uncle is worried that he could be in danger if he's recognized on the way,.
That's right.
If that Bai Yutang knew that he's my relative, he could kidnap him,
and use him as a bargaining chip, That would be very troublesome.
Then how does Royal Uncle plan to do it?
I plan to make him disguise as a traveling merchant
and ask Pang Wang to bring some men to take care of him along the way.
Leader Shen, select 10 clever and able top quality security guards
to go with them disguised as merchandise porters and armed escorts.
This way, Bai Yutang won't be able to recognize them.
- They can be safe all the way. - Right.
If Royal Uncle is worried, I'm willing to join the escort myself.
Leader Shen,
the protection of the Imperial Family Garden still needs you to lead it.
I'll obey.
Leader Shen, on other hand, if you have some free time,
spend some time at Zhang Han's place.
See if you can make him give up his stupid idea of going to Shandong. That'll be the best.
I understand.
Hey, Master Royal Uncle, when will the trading group leave?
We'll need the whole day tomorrow to prepare. They'll leave the day after.
Fine. I will immediately prepare it.
Work hard.