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Episode 8
There will be no lynching!
I will take him back with me.
But we caught him!
You caught the criminal
before the local authorities did,
I feel ashamed.
He killed almost a dozen of our men! He also tried to assassinate our lord time and again!
He committed the most heinous of crimes then.
The people in Huxian are honest and simple.
If there's someone so evil among them whose crimes are unforgivable,
then rest assured, I will punish him heavily.
You bastard!
Are you daft?
He killed our men in our house, we caught him in our house!
What happens here is our own business!
We don't need your meddling...
Hey!
You son of a bitch.
How dare you!
How dare you talk back to me!
Get lost!
Now that the man is apprehended,
his punishment will be handled by the local government.
How dare you set up an illegal court?
Your audacity knows no bounds!
Take him with us.
Those who obstruct us
will be killed on sight!
Yes, sir!
Don't you dare!
I did kill more than a dozen people.
Maybe you had no choice but to kill them.
My lord, a life for a life.
I'm willing to pay.
The only regret I have is that the one who deserved to die the most didn't die.
He truly deserves to die.
He who deserves to die
shouldn't die in bed of old age.
Li Yuncong.
Find him a good place to stay.
- I will remand the case to the court personally. - Yes, sir.
Luckily it's just one person.
Yeah.
If they squeeze another dozen people in here, we'll have to form a human pyramid.
Yeah, that's right.
There's no more space!
Yeah!
Open the door!
What's happening?
Are they letting us go?
What are you waiting for?
Get out of there!
Sir.
You are letting us go?
Thank you, sir. Thank you!
Thank you. Thank you.
Who says you can go?
Put the people of this cell into the other cells.
Vacate this one.
Sir.
You're vacating this cell just for that guy?
Stop waisting time.
When I tell you to move, you move.
We are all here to serve our jail time, why does he get a single room?
Because he had the guts to kill Qi Mu at such a young age.
Because he killed off more than a dozen of Qi Mu's men single handedly.
Can you do it?
Get out!
Go. Go.
Let's go.
Hurry, let's go. Hurry.
Assistant Magistrate Meng, you stay here.
My lord.
I don't drink.
You are still young.
But people will always slowly grow up.
You are a man,
you need to know the taste of alcohol.
About alcohol...
at the beginning, you sip it one sip at a time.
Once you can drink alcohol like it's water,
you can start gulping it down.
Everyone in Huxian knows about your story.
Why didn't you report the case to the local authorities? Why a personal vendetta instead?
Report the case? Would anyone have stepped in if I did?
There's no use in reporting a case.
Listen to me.
You have to report this case.
I know you don't trust the officials. But don't forget,
I'm also an official.
Wei wu.
Bring in the person beating the drum.
Bring in the person beating the drum!
Wei wu.
How dare you not kneel down before the county magistrate!
Sheriff Ai?
Sheriff Ai.
What are you up to?
I was entrusted by someone
to file a suit.
Who?
Hunter Hua Yunfei.
Isn't Hua Yunfei already imprisoned?
Why are you filing a suit for someone who's on death row?
Hua Yunfei is indeed on death row.
But my lord, the death row inmate suffered injustice. Injustice must be redressed.
Tell me,
who does he want to sue?
I was merely entrusted with this matter.
As for who Hua Yunfei wishes to sue,
you could summon him into court and ask him.
Summon Hua Yunfei!
My lord,
today's plaintiff is a convicted felon.
For your safety,
I request to attend the hearing.
Approved. Give him a seat.
Thank you, my lord.
Hua Yunfei, who is it you wish to sue and for what reason?
Speak nothing but the truth.
You must remain truthful in court.
If you make deliberately false accusations, your crimes will be even more heinous.
I file a suit against the tyrant Qi Mu.
For a tiger skin,
he killed my parents.
You keep saying that Qi Mu killed your parents,
do you have any evidence?
Remember, it's not important what measures you take.
The outcome is what's important.
If he's a nobleman,
treat him like a nobleman would.
If he's a scoundrel,
treat him like a scoundrel would.
I saw it with my own eyes.
You saw it with your own eyes?
Yes.
If you were at the scene,
why didn't you save your parents?
Why did you wait until they were killed to seek revenge?
They drugged us.
I was powerless.
I could only hide.
In that case,
why didn't you report it?
Why start a personal vendetta?
Report it?
Hasn't Qi Mu done enough evil yet?
When has reporting it ever helped?
How dare you!
My lord.
Hua Yunfei only targeted Qi Mu's men.
It's obvious he was seeking revenge.
Of course, a murderer deserves to die.
However,
this doesn't mean that we can obliterate the fact that Hua Yunfei's parents were murdered first.
Sheriff Ai very right.
Since Hua Yunfei saw the murder with his own eyes,
I think that we should bring the perpetrator to justice at once.
My lord.
Sheriff Ai,
I have a bad headache.
I'll give you a free hand with this case.
Use discretion.
Yes, sir.
My lord, take care of your health.
Brothers,
friends,
he is just a big vermin of our Huxian.
He has no respect for the law. He oppresses the people.
Too many have fallen victim to his evil deeds. But why is he still out there wandering freely?
Perhaps, some people might say that it's because he is powerful and rich.
But this is something the civilians may say, whereas you may not.
The civilians may fear Qi Mu,
but what are you afraid of?
You represent the imperial court. You are runners.
The law is on your side, you have the official seal and sword.
Why should you fear him?
Brothers,
what you lack is passion and fervor,
courage and strength.
But I know
that you have it in you.
Show them what you've got.
To fight someone like Qi Mu, one has to be even more fierce and ruthless!
Qi Mu says
that he is Huxian's sky.
Screw him!
He is just a dark cloud looming above us.
But a dark cloud will clear away sooner or later.
The rain won't fall forever.
The sky will clear up.
Look!
The rain has stopped!
The rain has stopped.
Dage.
Why are you here?
Because of the heavy rain.
What does the rain have to do with you coming here?
There's no business when the rain is heavy. When I've got no business, I get really bored.
When I'm bored, I miss dage.
So here I am.
Let's set out!
My lord, bad news.
That lunatic Ai brought a lot of men, says he's here to arrest you.
My lord, he didn't come with good intentions.
Maybe you should go into hiding for now.
No.
My lord, while there's life there's hope.
If the leader is gone, his position will change hands.
Put down your weapons.
Put them down!
I'm coming with you.
Take him away!
Head of the family.
You are too honest.
I mean,
why did you have to keep chasing him?
We should have gone back and reported on our mission after we failed at finding Yang Yao.
Go home. Go home.
Go home my ass.
Go home.
You think I don't want to go home?
I'll tell you the truth,
I have evidence that proves
that the madam killed Yang Yao's mother.
If we can get our hands on Yang Yao, and we let her file a suit against the madam once she's older...
think about it.
The madam has no children of her own.
All that property and money will fall to Yang Yao.
But Yang Yao is too young.
All her belongings
will become mine, right?
Stop laughing!
You country bumpkins are three lucky bastards.
If our sheriff Ai didn't arrest Qi Mu,
no one would have found your dead bodies.
Thank you so much. Thank you so much.
Go. Go.
Go home.
My lord.
Qi Mu was put into the prison wagon. We're now waiting for your command.
Tell them
to straighten their posture
when we go back.
Let's present ourselves as imposing and mightful as we can.
Got it!
Head but...
3rd but...
Uncle, uncle, let's go home.
That's the only damn thing you think about.
Going home requires money!
Buzz off!
Lord Ai is coming!
Ye Xiaotian?
Lord Ai is mighty! Lord Ai is awesome!
How can this be?
Lord Ai is mighty! Lord Ai is awesome!
Lao Li,
what happened?
Didn't you promise me a white horse? Why did you find me a black donkey?
My lord, we are on tight budget.
Please bear with it. Thanks.
Thank you for the praise!
Business has gone flourishing these days.
I'm drowning in work.
Look at me, I lost so much weight from all the stress.
Right, look at you.
You even got a neck now.
Yeah.
My neighboring shop owner's daughter, Miss Wang, said she wants to tailor clothes for me.
I said no, too much material. She didn't listen.
"I just have to tailor a piece for Heng gege!"
Lao Ma's daughter said she wants to cook me jiaozi.
When she brought it over, there was no dough, just little meat balls. I got so tired of that filling.
Yeah, tough choice, isn't it?
You have no sense of shame!
How desperate can those girls be to like you?
Yeah.
Whatever.
I'll go find me something to eat.
Oh love. Where's my love?
Miss.
What would you like?
Sir.
Do you have small jars that can be used to hold bugs?
I do.
Er,
it's almost as big as your face.
Sorry.
I do.
This one should work.
So, sir, how much does it cost?
It's free of charge.
Free of charge?
I give it to you.
You...
wouldn't by chance like me, would you?
No, nope, no.
That's great.
If you really liked me,
I wouldn't dare take it.
But let me give you a piece of advice. You'll lose all your money if you continue to do business like this.
Fear not.
What's the matter?
Love.
You don't understand love, saozi, you don't understand.
My god.
He lost his mind.
Qi Mu was arrested!
Lord Ai is mighty!
Qi Mu was arrested, let's go!
Qi Mu was... was arrested?
Lord Ai is mighty! Lord Ai is awesome!
Qi Mu that bastard is here!
Hit him! Beat him to death!
Hit him!
Beat him to death! Beat him to death!
Saozi.
There's a question I've been meaning to ask.
What question?
I've been wondering,
did these people save those smelly eggs and rotten salad leaves
just so they can throw them today?
I think
you should throw bricks in these moments.
Beat him to death!
What are you looking at me for?
My brick is here.
Mine is here.
Well, that's good.
Lord Ai is mighty! Lord Ai is awesome!
Now that Qi Mu is captured,
the people have become strong.
The people who have been victimized by Qi Mu
should have the courage now to go to court.
You are absolutely right, my lord. This time, there's no escape for Qi Mu.
Lord Ai is mighty! Lord Ai is awesome!
Lord Ai is mighty!
I'm Li Qiuchi from Shuixi. Greetings, sheriff Ai.
Who is that?
My lord,
that's Guizhou's number one lawyer.
A lot of rich and powerful families let him handle matters they can't settle out of court.
He has many social connections, acquainted with many of the wealthy.
Since you now know what I do,
this matter will be a simple one.
Correct, I
am a lawyer.
I go to court for my clients.
I was entrusted by Lord Qi to redress Assistant Magistrate Meng's unlawful conviction.
Looks like Lord Qi himself is also included!
You are Sheriff Ai?
You don't even know who's who. Are you sure you can win a case?
The truth is,
there are a few questions I'd like to clear up regarding my client's unlawful treatment.
My lord, thank the lucky stars.
Mr. Li has arrived on time.
Mr. Li said that he has readied someone in Guiyang.
They will ensure that Assistant Magistrate Meng and you will come out safe and sound.
Get them away from each other!
Stop it!
Get down!
We will get you out of there, my lord!
My lord! My lord!
Get down!
Don't worry, my lord!
What's the matter?
Lord Qi's men want to see their master, why can't they?
Listen,
if you have real proof and evidence, of course you can file a suit against him.
But all these taboos you set, aren't you bending the law for your own benefit?
Send that idiot away.
How dare you!
You are insulting a scholar!
Move.
- You're insulting... Who's an idiot? - Move!
- What are you doing? - Hurry up! Behave yourself.
You are a scholar yourself! You are a disgrace to the scholars!
Hey! How dare you insult him!
Let's go! Who's an idiot?
How dare you!
- Let go of me! - Move!
Let go of me!
What are you doing? Let go of me!
Shut up!
- Lord Qi! - Watch it!
I will get you out in less than a week!
Lord Magistrate, come quickly.
Come.
Hurry, they are all here.
Everyone's here.
Hurry, hurry.
Hurry, hurry up.
Hurry, hurry.
You'll hold the court trial in a bit.
Hurry, go, go, go.
Yes.
Hurry.
My lord,
a lawyer called Li Qiuchi is here in our county.
Er...
My lord, what's the matter?
I can't, I can't.
My migraine strikes again.
I can't take it. Help me go rest!
My lord. Sheriff Ai has already arrested him,
Qi Mu is already...
Long gone.
Registrar Wang, how about you start it off?
Yes?
I will have to.
Let's go.
Let's go, let's go.
My lord, be careful.
Here, my lord.
Sheriff Ai, thank you for your hard work.
Lord Ai, you've had a long day. Thank you for the praise.
I don't deserve it.
Sheriff Ai, you have rid the people of a great evil. What do you mean, you don't deserve it?
Yes, Sheriff Ai.
Don't be so modest.
Registrar Wang, Qi Mu has been arrested.
Why don't we strike while the iron is hot and try this case immediately?
Lord Hua was ready to hold the court trial and was awaiting your arrival.
But a migraine suddenly hit him,
so he went back home.
How do we try this case now?
A migraine?
Yes.
Someone whispered something into his ear.
After that, the magistrate was suddenly struck with a migraine.
Perhaps,
they breathed too strongly when they whispered into his ear and the wind caused him to feel ill?
Yes, yes, yes. Yes. Yes.
Let's go.
This way, thank you. Thank you.
This way, please.
Dear.
How is it, are you still hurting?
I'm fine.
That's good.
My lord, the sheriff is here to see you.
Good day, madam.
My lord, please drop the formalities.
My lord.
I have arrested Qi Mu. Shouldn't we seize this chance and get rid of him?
No, no.
It's not that I don't want to try this case.
It's because of my...
My lord.
Qi Mu is arrested.
His followers are in a constant state of anxiety,
this is the perfect opportunity for us to bring order into Huxian.
I'm not someone who allows my private feelings to outweigh my public duty.
It really is because...
Wait till I'm back on my feet.
Dear, I think that sheriff Ai is right.
If you continue to be like this, your indecision will lead to disaster.
Really, who knows what may happen if the matter is delayed.
Shut up!
A woman has no right to meddle in Yamen affairs.
You say I'm just a woman? OK, I won't bother again!
Dear! Dear!
Greetings, my lord.
Save your greetings.
My lord, looks like the magistrate is set on playing the coward again.
If Qi Mu has brought in Mr. Li, he must have more than just one back-up plan.
A delay may cause some unforeseen events, my lord.
If he doesn't heed the law,
then neither will I.
You have a plan, my lord?
Get him inside.
Yes, sir.
Get in.
Leave.
Rest assured.
I have hired the greatest lawyer of Guizhou.
We'll be out of here in less than a week.
Whatever.
Sit here.
This place is yours.
Hua Yunfei?
Here you go.
Dear, don't be mad.
It's all my fault.
Dear, I had no other choice.
Caution is the parent of safety.
I don't understand it, dear.
When Qi Mu was bullying the people, you wanted to preserve your life. I understood it.
Later, when he and sheriff Ai were busy fighting each other, you played safe. I can understand that, too.
But he has been apprehended now.
Why are you still so hesitant and refuse to show your face?
You don't know, dear,
that Qi Mu,
he has more than 10 years worth of foundation in Huxian.
He has tremendous power.
My lord! Bad news.
What happened now?
I just got news from the prison.
Qi Mu was killed by Hua Yunfei right after he was put into prison.
Assistant Magistrate Meng was in the same cell and was also killed.
Get in.
Hua Yunfei?
Dad.
Mom.
I have finally taken revenge for you.
The other inmates broke out of prison and escaped.
Hua Yunfei killed Assistant Magistrate Meng and Qi Mu?
Yes.
Why did you put those three into a cell together?
My lord, the prison is running on a tight budget.
The department has asked you for fund allocation to repair and extend the prison time and again.
But you always said that the county government is under financial strain. Since that's the case, the prison is under even more strain.
But... But still you shouldn't...
This... This...
How many inmates were there? You instructed the sheriff to crack down on any criminal activity, remember?
Because he cracked down on them, the criminals locked up in prison have increased, too.
But still you shouldn't have put those three together!
My lord, all the other cells were full. We really couldn't fit them into any of the other cells.
Moreover, those three are felons, we can't lock them up with the usual criminals.
By the way, my lord, I have put shackles on them. Since they were shackled, something like this shouldn't have occurred.
But it did occur!
He had... He even had those... those... those shackles!
From what i know, Qi Mu is a skilled martial artist, too.
I was wondering about this, too.
They were both shackled...
It must be that Hua Yunfei knows how to pick locks.
He is no good and honest person, my lord.
Hua Yunfei's shackles were unlocked, but Qi Mu's and Assistant Magistrate Meng's weren't.
That's why...
Knows how to pick locks?
So were the prison doors also pried open by them?
Then...
That...
What about the jailers?
What were you jailers doing?
Dear, dear, calm down. Calm down.
My lord, this matters comes down to the prison's tight budget again.
The department has asked you for fund allocation to repair and extend the prison time and again.
You said that the county government is under financial strain. Since that's the case, the prison is under even more strain.
That's why I...
I...
But... But then, what were you jailers doing?
When Qi Mu was killed, all the prisoners were in a state of shock.
Some were in shock, some where cheering. There was panic and hecticness.
They squeezed and squeezed, and they broke the wall, my lord.
The wall broke down?
Yes.
The prison wall broke down?
Dear.
Er...
Dear! Dear!
My lord.
Dear, are you all right?
Dear!
Wake up, my dear!
[Huxian]
[Bozhou - King's Court]
Hold your energy center.
Guanyuan point.
Attack his yongquan point.
Zhangmen.
My king.
Have you investigated everything about Huxian?
My king, 3 years ago, the chieftain of Huxian died of an illness without an offspring. After that, the imperial court founded a county on his territory, which was then governed by transferable officials.
Hold your xiapan, attack his qugu and zhongji.
Get to the point.
It's just that the local people's old habits die hard. They don't heed the imperial education.
The current magistrate of Huxian, Hua Qingfeng, is a cowardly and incompetent official.
Thus, Huxian's current situation is very complicated.
"Apparent close-up", "Wild horse parts mane". * * Tai-chi moves.
The new sheriff, Mr. Ai, got rid of Huxian's greatest power, Qi Mu, by himself.
The assistant magistrate, Meng Qingwei, was also eliminated.
Huxian is undergoing a big change.
"Eight steps mantis", “Overlord unloads his armor".
You're talking about the fake sheriff Luo Baichuan mentioned, aren't you?
Yes.
He is quite the talent.
What a pity.
A pity?
His achievements surpass his superior's. The magistrate won't let this go.
My king, you mean...
He shows too much of his ability.
He is bound to die early.
Petty kindness.
I'm here, I'm here.
My lord, my lord.
You were looking for me?
Registrar Wang.
About what happened to Qi Mu and Assistant Magistrate Meng. It was you who gave that lunatic that idea, wasn't it?
My lord,
I don't understand what you're trying to say.
Registrar Wang,
stop being so defensive about it.
I didn't ask you here to solve riddles and beat boredom.
My lord, what do you need me for? I'm at your service.
Registrar Wang.
That lunatic is a fake sheriff.
You can't let him continue to cause so much craziness.
If he doesn't stop,
it will attract people's attention even more.
If they find out that he's an imposter, then...
Your worries
aren't ungrounded.
But this is a serious matter.
I think that we should gather all the people who know of this matter and discuss it together. Whatever happens, we're all in this together.
My lord, we'll solve it together.
You should take care of your health.
What's the matter with you?
How could you let my husband be killed?
You are useless!
Mr. Li!
Mr. Li, where are you going?
I'm going back to Shuixi of course.
Back to Shuixi?
But what about our lord's case?
Qi Mu is dead.
There's no point in staying here.
But our lord was killed because of Ai!
You can't just ignore it!
Let me tell you a fact.
If there are profits to be gained,
I would even dare to pierce a hole into heaven.
But if there's nothing to be gained,
I wouldn't even want to offend a commoner.
Goodbye.
Hey!
Head butler, what's gonna happen to this big household now that my husband died?
Madam, rest assured. I will take revenge for our lord if it means the death of me!
Isn't this the famous lawyer Mr. Li? Why are you running away like a rat seeing a cat?
Sheriff Ai, your injuries are severe, you shouldn't move around so much.
What if your good leg also...
The physician told me to walk around more often. My legs will heal in no time.
It's such a pity that your mouth has lost its job.
Sheriff Ai,
I am very impressed.
That was a great move.
Thank you.
♪ yòu shì yī chǎng yǔ ♪ ♪ It is raining again ♪
♪ jiù shì jiàn jiàn méi rén shuō qǐ ♪ ♪ Old stories are slowly fading into oblivion ♪
♪ shuí yuàn yì fù yī pán wú jiě de jú ♪ ♪ Who would want to replay an insoluble game of chess ♪
♪ gè zhí qí bù bù wéi yíng ♪ ♪ Move the pieces carefully every step on the way ♪
♪ wǒ bú zài dòu liú ♪ ♪ I won't be staying ♪
♪ chén nián de huí gān zhǐ shèng jiǔ ♪ ♪ The aged mellow has become wine ♪
♪ yǎng zhe tóu ràng huí yì hé lèi dào liú ♪ ♪ Head held high, let memories and tears flow backwards ♪ ♪ gěng zhù hóu fēng dǔ xīn de chū kǒu ♪ ♪ Clogging the throat, sealing the heart ♪
♪ rèn huā luò xià ♪ ♪ Let the flowers fall ♪
♪ wèi gāo què piān duò rù xuán yá ♪ ♪ Fear the height, but tumbling down the edge of the cliff ♪
♪ duàn le zhī yā ♪ ♪ Broken branches ♪
♪ shí jiān cuī huà jié jiā ♪ ♪ With time the wounds start to heal ♪
♪ huā luò xià ♪ ♪ Flowers falling ♪
♪ cǎi tà guǒ rù ní shā ♪ ♪ Trod underfoot, wrapped in mud ♪
♪ bú zhēng zhá suí jì yì fǔ huà ♪ ♪ Struggle no more, wilt away with the memories ♪
♪ rèn huā luò xià ♪ ♪ Let the flowers fall ♪
♪ wèi gāo què piān duò rù xuán yá ♪ ♪ Fear the height, but tumbling down the edge of the cliff ♪
♪ duàn le zhī yā ♪ ♪ Broken branches ♪
♪ shí jiān cuī huà jié jiā ♪ ♪ With time the wounds start to heal ♪
♪ huā luò xià ♪ ♪ Flowers falling ♪
♪ cǎi tà guǒ rù ní shā ♪ ♪ Trod underfoot, wrapped in mud ♪
♪ bú zhēng zhá suí jì yì fǔ huà ♪ ♪ Struggle no more, wilt away with the memories ♪
♪ nà huāng yuán céng kāi guò shèng xià ♪ ♪ In this wilderness, there once grew summer ♪