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[Nirvana in Fire II]
[Episode 15]
[Patrol Force]
This way, please.
You asked me over early in the morning.
Have you noticed something amiss?
You were right.
Five out of the seven ranch masters gathered at Fulai Inn last night.
They spoke in private all night.
This has never happened in the past.
Do you know what they were discussing?
We don't know.
We don't have informants in there.
But we've heard that more of them will meet up tonight.
They will talk again.
[Royal Changlin Manor]
What have you done?
I didn't do anything.
The Patrol Force found out about their gathering on their own.
Ping Zhang, think about it.
We have yet to confirm the peace treaty with Northern Yan.
This is supposed to be confidential.
However, these ranch masters already learned of it
and started devising strategies.
Do you really believe that no officials colluded with them?
It seems that you didn't listen to a word I said.
Whether they colluded or not, we're a military manor.
We don't have the right to handle such a matter.
I was just curious about it.
I didn't alert anyone important.
Fortunately, that's because you're quite quick-witted.
I'm glad you didn't take much action.
I obeyed your instructions.
I didn't bring in anyone for questioning.
Nor did I suspect any official just by assumptions.
If I just sneak in tonight to eavesdrop on those ranch masters
that wouldn't be too bad, right?
Ping Zhang?
Be careful.
Will do.
As you expected
the seven major ranches decided to take a risk to survive.
They are gathering their people in the capital
to intercept Prince Hui in the suburbs.
They think that they just need to hurt Prince Hui
and once the two states start to quarrel, the peace treaty will be abandoned.
A bunch of greedy and simple fools.
People on the ranches do act and think simply.
Do you think that they will succeed in this attempt?
I don't care if they succeed or fail.
However, we can make good use of this opportunity.
Are you certain that Xiao Ping Jing was at the inn last night?
Not only did Xiao Ping Jing go to the inn
but he also overheard the entire discussion
between the ranch masters.
Very good.
Head back and make a plan.
Move up the ranch master's meeting by two hours.
Yes.
My disciple.
Mentor.
Summon Duan Tong Zhou.
Yes.
Can you take the Patrol Force there with you
without telling them a specific reason in advance?
Don't worry, Ping Zhang.
I have a way.
However many people the ranch masters try to gather
they only have that many men.
Patrol Force has enough guards to tackle all of them.
They won't have any problem with it.
Besides, they still have me.
All right.
I'll leave this to you.
Yes.
[Tuoba Yu, third son of Northern Yan's Prince Han Hai]
Princess.
[Chong Hua, Princess of Northern Yan]
"The mantis stalks the cicada, but behind them lurks the oriole."
Those in the game always assume that they are the oriole.
What a good opportunity.
Why don't we do the young marquis a favor?
I don't understand.
Go and grind some ink for me.
Yes.
Coming.
You are...
This is for the young Marquis of Laiyang.
Your Grace.
What are you doing?
His Majesty has given orders that you're not to leave the manor!
His Majesty allowed me to mourn for three months in the manor.
It doesn't mean I can't head out.
Your Grace!
If you're really just going out for a walk
I won't try to hold you back.
But what is it you want to do outside the city?
Others might not know, but how could I not guess it?
Simple burial in the wilderness with no offerings allowed.
I can deal with that.
As a son, now that I know where my mother was buried
how can I stop myself from going there?
Your Grace!
Your Grace...
Grand Madam was well aware of how filial you were to her.
However, at the moment...
Once anyone gets hold of something on you
there's no one left to plead on your behalf in the palace.
Uncle Tai, don't worry.
Who in this capital would still even care about Marquis of Laiyang Manor?
Whatever I do or do not do...
No one would ever notice.
Your Grace!
Commander Sun, we've gathered all of our men!
I have an appointment with Commander General Xun tonight.
I might not make it back in time.
Go and inform him.
Yes!
It's just some old clothes and food.
You can pass.
Yu!
Are we almost there?
We've been traveling for days.
Prince Hui, you must be tired.
Bear with it for a while.
We'll get to Jinling today.
[Prince Hui, fifth prince of Northern Yan]
Commander Sun.
The people from the ranches are all dressed as commoners.
They set out in small teams about 10 minutes ago.
We'll make it in time. Go!
Keep up!
- Uncle Tai. - Yes?
Wait here for me.
Your Grace!
It really was you.
Who else but me would care about you?
Where is my mother buried?
Mother...
I'm so unfilial...
Thank you for guiding me here.
You're welcome.
This is far out in the woods
so Your Grace can pay respects to Grand Madam secretly from now on.
Supreme Master.
Mister Duan, there's no need to be wary of the young marquis.
Speak.
It is as Supreme Master expected.
Xiao Ping Jing has led the Patrol Force out of the city.
In addition, the people from the ranches are ready.
Once the envoys from Northern Yan arrive
we don't have to worry that Xiao Ping Jing won't fall for our trap
once both parties start fighting.
As long as Mister Duan is present, I'm sure it will go as planned.
It's too nice and quiet in the Royal Changlin Manor.
If they don't suffer some loss
how can we stir up any trouble in the capital?
What are you going to do to Xiao Ping Jing?
Your Grace, can't you figure that out?
Why would you let me know about it?
Make another guess.
You want me to inform Xiao Ping Zhang.
Smart.
You'll need to show some sincerity to play up to people.
This is a favor that I'm asking of Your Grace.
Your Grace!
- Your Grace? - Quickly!
Your Grace, where are you going?
It's urgent. Don't follow me.
You can head back home.
Your...
Your Grace!
Stop!
Yu!
What's wrong?
Please wait a moment, Prince Hui.
I'll ask them.
Ping Zhang!
Fei Zhan?
What brings you here?
Commander Sun of the Patrol Force and Ping Jing led a large group of guards
out of the city. Do you know what that is about?
It seems that you do.
Right...
I heard from the Patrol Force about the ranches.
Do you know what that is about?
We're the envoys of Northern Yan.
We're here to seek an audience with the emperor for a peace treaty!
Who are you?
What is it that you want from us?
We're just merchants of Great Liang!
We're not worth mentioning.
Prince Hui is here to negotiate a peace treaty.
If he seals the peace treaty, it will affect our business greatly.
Therefore, please inform Prince Hui that we won't allow him
into the capital to negotiate the peace treaty at any cost.
Prince Hui has yet to learn of the specific terms in this negotiation.
Why would you reach such a conclusion?
Could you have been set up to do this?
I hope that you'll verify this matter before you reach a conclusion.
We received this information from the Imperial Court.
It's certainly reliable.
Prince Hui, please turn back now!
Head home!
You mean...
They would really dare to...
You were born and raised in the capital.
You don't know how people rob for fields and water sources
outside the western frontier.
They are used to such brutal ways.
They might take a drastic measure.
That's why you looked the other way
and allowed Ping Jing to lead the Patrol Force out there?
Are you really not worried at all?
Why should I be worried?
The ranch masters can only gather a limited number of people
in such a short time.
They can't possibly have a skilled fighter like Duan Tong Zhou among them.
You suspect that it's me, your uncle?
Fei Zhan? What are you thinking?
Ping Zhang...
The cabinet is still discussing the suggestion of having our own ranch
but how would those men learn of it so soon?
It seems to be the norm here in Great Liang as well
for officials to collude with merchants.
What if we insist on going to the capital?
Don't blame us for attacking you!
This time, it's his hand.
The next time, his head!
When did he draw his sword?
Retreat! Quickly!
Retreat quickly!
Protect His Highness!
Watch out!
Chong Hua!
Chong Hua, you're not to be rude.
Patrol Force of Jinling is here to protect the envoys of Northern Yan!
Is Prince Hui safe?
He's all right.
Great Liang does have a unique way of welcoming its guests.
May I ask who those people are?
Why are they here to attack our Prince Hui?
They... They are just some bandits.
Bandits?
The capital of Great Liang has always been very lavish.
Who knew that it was just as bustling in the suburbs?
I'll lead my men to arrest them right now!
Cousin Ping Zhang! Cousin Ping Zhang!
Yuan Qi, it's you?
Aren't you in mourning?
What are you doing here?
I was outside the city just now and spotted Duan Tong Zhou.
Are you certain?
I didn't see him just once or twice in Datong Prefecture!
I'm sure!
I think that he must have laid a trap for Ping Jing.
This is bad!
- Get me my horse! - Yes!
Commander Sun!
Escort Prince Hui to the capital.
Second Young Master, get back here!
Get back here!
Protect His Highness!
Protect Prince Hui!
Cavalry team! Catch up with Second Young Master! Quickly!
Yes!
Second Young Master might be clever
but you never would have guessed that we were actually targeting you today.
Your Highness.
Commander General Xun.
Where is Ping Jing?
Your Highness, a very skilled fighter appeared.
After he wounded a few of our men, he escaped into the woods.
Second Young Master went after him.
Ping Jing went after him?
He did.
Duan Tong Zhou.
Was that the first born prince of Changlin, Xiao Ping Zhang?
Xun Fei Zhan, Commander General of Great Liang's Imperial Guards
greets Prince Hui.
Commander General Xun, there's no need for formalities.
What is it with the first born prince of Changlin?
He's in a rush to save his brother.
Should Your Highness feel offended, please don't take it to heart.
That young man is Second Young Master of Changlin?
Exactly.
In front of such a strong opponent, he still kept his wits.
He's true nobility.
Why do you say that, Your Highness?
Commander General, haven't you noticed someone missing from my procession?
Commander General.
The top priority is to save lives.
It'll be too late if you don't go now.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Since I've already walked right into your trap
it's obvious that I can't get away.
Before I die, you can at least tell me who it is exactly that you serve.
I've learned my lesson in underestimating you.
Don't even dream of knowing.
I won't say another word until you've drawn your last breath.
Second Young Master is indeed a tough opponent.
If this continues, how long can you withstand our attack alone?
They are over there!
Young Master Tuoba...
Aren't you a bit late?
I had to at least make sure that Prince Hui was safe first.
Allow me to introduce him.
That's Mister Duan, Duan Tong Zhou.
On the Langya Hall's Pugilist Ranking, you and your Han Hai Swordsmanship
happen to be ranked one down from him.
Ping Jing!
Are you all right?
It's good that you're all here.
Ping Jing, are you all right?
I'm fine.
It's a rare opportunity.
I'll take him on.
Be careful! We must catch him alive!
I'll leave you to handle this.
I have to take Ping Jing home.
Don't worry. Leave this to me.
Ping Zhang, it's all right.
They're just external wounds.
I'll be fine after I get some sleep.
Miss Lin.
These are indeed just external wounds.
See?
I told you but you wouldn't believe me.
Ping Zhang...
Your brother often reminds you to be very cautious.
Do you listen at all?
If you did, you wouldn't go after Duan Tong Zhou alone.
Who is he?
He's ranked fourth on Langya Hall's Pugilist Ranking.
What could you do even if you managed to catch him?
Kill him on the spot or arrest him?
It's not Ping Jing's fault.
I was too careless.
Now that I think about it
it frightens me to imagine what could have happened.
If it weren't for Tuoba Yu, who made it there by chance...
He didn't get there by chance.
I told him to go there.
This is the Palm of Hell on Langya Hall's Pugilist Ranking.
Young Master Tuoba, wouldn't you like to see it for yourself?
Commander Sun, escort Prince Hui.
Even so, it was still too dangerous today.
I have other matters to handle.
Miss Lin, I'll leave him to you.
Miss Lin, Old Hall Master Li and my father have known each other
for over 30 years.
Has he mentioned Ping Jing's old engagement?
He did.
My father is reluctant to break his promise to his deceased friend.
He's told Ping Jing to keep waiting.
Now that he's already 21 years old, he's waited long enough.
Third Aunt took her daughter and went into hiding.
I believe she must have wanted to break off this engagement.
Ping Jing has been wearing the engagement locket.
He must have wanted to cherish such a friendship, right?
Father has said that he will find Ping Jing someone next year.
Qian Xue!
Why would you bring this up?
Congratulations, Second Young Master.
However, this doesn't concern me.
I don't understand why Sister Meng would tell me about it.
I'll take my leave.
Why didn't you say anything?
What would you have me say?
You're so dumb!
I'll walk you out.
Prince Hui and the envoys were escorted to the Royal Courier Inn.
We've doubled security around it.
Duan Tong Zhou's body has also been brought back.
It's now in the coroner's room in the Ministry of Justice.
Yuan Qi.
Thank you for informing me in time.
Although I was lucky enough to run into Duan Tong Zhou
I actually still got there a bit late.
Ping Jing was lucky to have made it out safe and sound.
I can't take credit for that.
It's the thought that counts.
By the way, what were you doing outside the city today?
There's no need to tell me.
To say that your parents' past actions didn't have an impact on you
it's not possible.
However, whatever was in the past is now behind us.
As for your future
it lies in what you really wish to do deep down in your heart.
Whether you believe it or not
I'm the most qualified to say such words to you.
I hope that you will understand.
I understand.
Cousin Ping Jing, thank you for your advice.
[Qiantian Yard]
Duan Tong Zhou is dead?
It's true.
His body has been brought back.
It's in the coroner's room in the Ministry of Justice.
With his skills, even if the plan didn't work out
he should have been able to get away.
Something must have gone wrong.
Have it investigated.
Yes.
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