Episode 67
Father.
I'll take good care of mother.
I'll support Wu Family of the west mansion.
My dear, do you have anything else to say?
Yu Sheng. Yu Tong. Come. Grandfather.
Father, are you trying to say that you want to see someone?
Is Zhou Ying the one?
Zhou Ying.
Uncle Wei Wu.
Uncle Wei Wu, please rest assured.
I'll surely do my best...
...to protect Brother Ze.
Grandfather.
Brother Wei Wu. Grandfather.
Father. -My dear.
My dear. -Brother Wei Wu.
Grandfather. -My dear.
Mr. Shen.
Young Master Xing Yi is still very active lately.
You don't want to know.
I've disowned that bad son.
Is that so?
The prince wants me to collect information on...
...the political situation in Shaanxi.
Should I report the words and actions of Teacher Kang?
His surname is Kang and my surname is Shen.
We're not related.
Mr. Du, just do whatever you want to do.
I understand.
Mr. Du.
You look pale and thin lately.
Are you exhausted?
This is a token of appreciation from Shen Family.
Please nurse yourself.
Mr. Shen, you're really too nice.
You're too nice.
This...
Young Master Xing Yi...
...master told me to give this to you secretly.
My father isn't foolish at all.
The truth is, ever since he sent you to Shanghai...
...master has been thinking of a way to back out.
He knows it better than anyone.
Unfortunately...
...he wasn't decisive enough.
Brother Ze.
What's the matter?
Uncle Wei Wu just passed away. Must you leave now?
This is a crucial period for the revolution.
I must return to the capital and assist the emperor.
Brother Ze, I don't know much about state affairs.
But, I've seen the ugly side of this society.
I know you're a good person...
...who wants to help the country and the people.
But, human hearts are unfathomable.
You must be careful.
Don't worry. The emperor is determined...
...to change the system. No one can change this decision.
But, what about...
...the empress dowager?
That old witch won't pose a threat.
Brother Ze.
Actually, I know that...
...some people can't accept this revolution.
Yes. I don't get it myself.
I'm clearly trying to help the people.
Yet, people are scolding me.
I don't mind if it's just those foolish civilians.
But, even people like Zhao Bai Shi and Shen Xing Yi...
...want nothing to do with me.
If that's the case, maybe it's because...
...your method is really inconsiderate.
Zhou Ying, even you find that I'm wrong?
My father just passed away.
Yet, I've to rush back to the capital...
...without mourning for him.
Why?
I'm doing this for the sake of the country and the people!
Are you saying that just because...
...you're doing this for the sake of the country...
...I can't give you a word of advice?
What did I do wrong then?
Or do you find any problem in any decree the emperor issued?
Brother Ze, haste makes waste. - We need to be fast and decisive!
Forget it. It's pointless to explain to you.
You're leaving? -Yes.
But, the revolution hasn't succeeded yet.
It'll never succeed.
Those scholars like Wu Ze rely on the emperor's decrees...
...to change the entire corrupted government...
...and this is such a naive thought.
I wanted to advise you on this.
But, it looks you are even clearer about the situation.
You're not positive about it too?
I even feel that the decrees they rely on...
...probably won't last long.
What makes you say so?
On the 5th day of the revolution...
...the empress dowager appointed Rong Lu as...
...Viceroy of Zhili...
...who controls the armies in Beijing and Tianjin.
She also made Chong Li the commander of the infantry...
...and Huaitabu the chief of the army of the Old Summer Palace.
She appointed Gang Yi to manage the Jianrui Camp...
...and set a rule for new officials rank 2 and above...
...to send memorials to her.
I thought she would let go of her power.
Surprisingly, she is holding on to her power even more tightly.
There are too much restrictions and dissatisfaction.
I'm not positive about the future of this revolution.
What a pity.
Where are you going?
I'm going to another place to open another school.
You want to open another school?
The revolution by Wu Ze and the others...
...made me understand one thing.
We can only change the situation in China...
...by training talents first.
That's the right way.
They boast to change the system within 3 years.
But, in my opinion, we need over 30 years of education...
...to change the entire China.
It's long and arduous journey. -What can be done?
We've to advance slowly.
But, are you going to abandon Zhengyi School?
I've entrusted the school to a reliable person.
But, we're just halfway through establishing the girls' school.
It looks like we have to put it on hold for now.
By the way...
...this is what you want. The share of profits...
...Long Sheng He took from Shen Family...
...over the years is recorded very clearly here.
This is exactly what I need.
Thank you. -Don't thank me.
Our goal is the same.
Will you still come back?
Even if I come back, it'll be in the distant future.
Take care.
By the way, there's something I think you should be informed of.
Speak.
When Zhou Ying was sentenced to death...
...I went to the prison to visit her...
...and she told me to pass you a message.
"In my next life...
...I will love you...
...until the end of time."
Do you know?
I once prayed for a sooner death...
...so that I could meet you earlier.
Today...
...I have something...
...I must say to you.
Don't have anything to do with the widow of Wu Family.
Promise me.
Grandmother!
It's true that...
...we falsely accused Wu Family in the past.
But now, because of that widow...
...you almost lost your life...
...and in order to save you...
...I spent half of Shen Family's fortune.
This grudge...
...should end here.
But, Shen Xing Yi...
...if you still mingle with that widow...
...the prince is now powerful enough to...
...make Wu Family fall apart again...
...and take that widow's life again!
Stop.
Put down the palanquin.
Madam.
Mother.
Please take care.
Be safe.
Sir! -Sir!
Sir.
Congratulations, sir. - Congratulations, sir.
What is there to congratulate?
The empress dowagefis order has arrived!
Zhao Bai Shi, receive the order!
Good!
Thank you.
Mother!
Aren't you supposed to be at school?
Our school is sealed off! -What?
We were in the middle of a class...
...when soldiers came all of a sudden...
...and ousted all of us!
They also arrested a few teachers!
Zhou Ying, look. -Move!
You! Get out! -Move!
Get out! -What's going on?
I don't know.
This textile factory is the work of Wu Ze of the New Party.
The improper local governance has caused various disturbances.
The factory has been ordered to close down.
May I know whose order is this?
It's an order from the higher-ups.
Wu Family's factory has been closed down.
We finally got rid of a big threat.
Is it the prince's idea to restore Zhao Bai Shi's position?
I think so.
He was impeached by the New Party.
But, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
The empress dowager...
...probably trusts the prince more now.
The prince has been treated unfairly for 2-3 years.
It's time he makes a comeback.
The empress dowager issued an order, saying that...
...villains are using the excuse of revolution...
...to incite a rebellion. She ordered to arrest them...
...and punish them severely.
The revolution became an incitement of rebellion?
6 men have been executed.
Others including Wu Ze are wanted.
Where is Wu Ze now?
I don't know.
He's still alive, right?
Someone reported that your textile factory...
...is an example of the revolution...
...Wu Ze set in Shaanxi.
They proposed to get rid of his cronies.
That's why your factory was closed down.
I'm in a real dilemma now.
Wu Ze previously accused us of abusing the government's policy...
...to gain fame.
Now that the revolution failed, we became cronies of a criminal.
Wu Ze really said that?
He was even planning to report it to the emperor.
That's why Uncle Wei Wu fell sick.
If that's the case...
...there might be hope to reopen your textile factory.
Brother Bai Shi, what are you planning to do?
I'm planning to seal off Wu Ze's office...
...under the pretext of hunt and arrest.
But...
...will Wu Ze be alright?
It's hard to tell now.
If you've news of Wu Ze, you must inform me immediately.
This is a serious matter.
Madam Ying.
Brother Ze. -I lost.
I lost.
It's a complete defeat.
Madam Ying, even before daybreak...
...Governor Gao searched the entire west mansion.
Now, he's coming to the east mansion.
Where's Wu Ze? -He's still in the bavin room.
Send him away quickly. -Alright.
Let me see.
No one is allowed to enter or leave without my permission!
Hide. Quick. -Open the door!
Else, we'll break the door! -Open the door!
Open the door. -Open the door!
Open the door quickly!
Dear sirs, you all... -Han San Chun.
Where's your young mistress?
Governor Gao, what brought you over today?
I want to see Zhou Ying. Take me to her quickly!
Please come in.
Governor Gao, I'm sorry for not welcoming you earlier.
Let me ask you a question. Are you aware that Wu Ze...
...the felon, is back?
Zhou Ying.
You need to answer me honestly.
When?
Don't give me that.
Last night, someone saw him nearby this place.
Since he's not in the west mansion...
...he must be in the east mansion.
Sir, last night...
He did come over last night. We talked a little.
Then, he went to his father's tomb and cried.
He left before daybreak.
He left? Where did he head to?
He didn't tell us.
Are you hiding him?
I don't have the guts to do that.
Guards.
Tell everyone to gather in the courtyard.
Check them one by one and search all the rooms.
Don't even overlook a corner!
Seal the door!
All of you! Gather at the courtyard!
What's going on?
What are you all doing?
What's going on? -Move!
Come here! -Get out!
Open the door!
Come! Over here!
Someone is running away! Hurry!
Move!
Mother, what's going on?
It's alright.
Sir. -Seal all the exits...
...in this mansion. Don't let anyone enter or leave.
All exits are guarded. -ls everyone here?
Yes. -There's no one in the rooms?
Yes. We checked thrice.
Alright. You may retire. -Yes.
All of you! Stand to my right side!
Quick!
Don't be afraid. I'm here.
Who is the accountant?
Me. -Go.
Bring me the account book for wages.
Yes.
I'll read out the names in the list of employees.
If your name is mentioned, come and stand to my left side.
Understand?
Sir.
Ding Er Wa. -Present.
Huang Hao Ran. -Present.
Liang Xiao Pin. -Present.
Xia Lian.
Chun Xing.
Wang Shi Jun.
Zhang Gui Hua.
Mr. Gao, I told you so.
We're not hiding any felon. Can you believe me now?
Take it back.
Assemble! Chiefs, check the number of people.
Group One, come here.
Mr. Gao, you all are important guests.
You all don't come often.
I feel bad for the bad hospitality today.
So, I prepared a token of appreciation for you all.
Please use it for tea. -But...
Bring it over. -This... I'll feel bad.
This won't do.
This won't do. -Come. Carry it over.
This... What should I do?
Stop! What are you all doing?
Stop!
Stop picking up the money!
Stop picking up the money! -This is mine!
This is mine! -Else, I'll punish you lot!
Go back and count the number of people!
Mr. Gao, I'm so sorry.
I'll leave the rest of the money to you.
Assemble.
Let's go.
Dismiss. -What exactly happened?
It's alright, mother. Go back and get some rest.
Chun Xing, take Huai Xian away.
Let's go back. -It's alright now.
How's the situation outside?
You must leave Jingyang immediately.
I thought Gao Wen Deng left. - You can't hide here forever.
You'll be discovered.
In fact, your portraits are everywhere in Jingyang.
Madam Ying.
Madam Ying, I just sent someone to check.
There are more soldiers guarding Jingyang's city gates.
They are checking all goods and people...
...entering and leaving the city.
What about the jetty? -It's the same.
Even the pass to the mountain is sealed.
Greetings, Mr. Zhao.
The felon, Wu Ze, appeared in Jingyang yesterday.
Are you aware of this?
Yes. I led my men to hunt him down...
...early in the morning.
Unfortunately, I was late. He already left.
He left? -Yes.
They said he came back at midnight yesterday.
He went to his father's tomb to mourn...
...and left before daybreak.
Who told you that? - Zhou Ying of Wu Family.
And you believe her? - Of course not. So...
...I led my men to search Wu Family's easL...
...centre and west mansions.
But, Wu Ze was nowhere to be found.
Did you search thoroughly? -Yes.
We searched every inch of the mansion.
Did you check the people? -Yes.
In case Wu Ze disguises as someone else...
...I checked the employees one by one...
...according to the name list in the account book for wages.
Sir, I even searched in Wu Family's graveyard.
I even dispatched soldiers from the Green Standard Army for this.
Sir, if you're still worried, I'll led my men to search again.
You are not...
...capable enough to find him. -I...
You may retire.
Maybe Wu Ze really left.
I checked all exits of Jingyang.
Wu Ze did not appear since last night.
He's probably still in Jingyang.
If I were you, I would keep an eye on Zhou Ying.
Thank you for the guidance.
I'm flattered.
I just want to help you.
Let me tell you something.
Because of Wu Family's textile factory...
...the prince is a little unhappy with you.
But, if you can catch Zhou Ying hiding a felon...
...Wu Family's textile factory will be doomed.
By then, you'll be able to explain yourself.
Good idea.
Thank you, Mr. Zhao.
Zhou Ying is always busy with her textile factory.
But, she suddenly changed her schedule today.
She must be up to something.
Mr. Zhao, shouldn't you go personally?
Are you trying to teach me how to capture a felon?
I dare not. It's just that...
...you shouldn't let others take credit for...
...capturing this felon.
Thank you.
Zha Kun, don't you admire Mr. Zhao?
You may go with Mr. Zhao today...
...to learn from his words and actions.
This will surely benefit you for a lifetime.
Mr. Zhao.
Let's go.
Put it here. -Where will these goods go to?
Let's go. -Examine the goods.
Sir, these are medicines ordered by Prince Qing.
They are all specially formulated.
They were sealed and examined by...
...Prince Qing's men.
No one other than Prince Qing's men can unseal them.
Sir, if we unseal them...
...and Prince Qing holds us responsible...
...we can't afford the consequence.
Forget it.
Let them pass! -Load the goods!
It's time to load the goods! -Don't move!
Don't move! -Don't move!
Put them down!
Sir.
You think you can intimidate us with Prince Qing?
Brother Bai Shi.
Mrs. Wu.
Mr. Zhao.
How important are these goods?
Why do you have to come personally?
You're right about this.
This is a batch of very important goods.
That's why I must check.
Open the boxes. -That won't do.
Mr. Zhao. -It's just Prince Qing's seal.
I'll take responsibility for this. Tear off the seal.
These are very precious herbs.
Once exposed to the sun, they might lose their efficacies.
I'm afraid there's something else...
...you don't want me to see.
I... They really contain herbs only.
Alright. Hand me one box.
You may carry the other boxes into the ship.
Give me the most special box and I won't check the rest.
But...
Everyone box is special.
If you hand me Wu Ze, I'll give you credit for it.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Do you know that hiding a felon...
...is a serious offense?
But, I must keep my promise.
Since I promised Uncle Wei Wu to protect Wu Ze...
...I must keep my word.
If you do so, you'll get the entire Wu Family into trouble.
Don't forget that Wu Ze is Wu Yi's brother.
I can't be unfair at a time like this.
Move. Open the box.
Mr. Zhao. -Open the box!
It's really just a box of herbs.
Sir, it's all herbs.
What is this? -Mr. Zhao.
Can we load the herbs into the ship now?
Mr. Zhao!
Sir, a group of people forced their way out of...
...the pass to Mount Cuo'e.
You diverted my attention!
I don't get what you mean.
All of you, come with me!
Load the goods.
Come out.
Come with me.
Zhao Bai Shi and Zha Kun will only realise that...
...we fooled them earliest by dusk.
You'll be outside of Shaanxi by then.
You should be safe now.
Zhou Ying, if there's a chance...
...I'll repay you generously. -Don't say that.
When I was drowned in the pond back then...
...you tried your best to save me.
I haven't had a chance to repay you for that.
Because we're one family.
It's exactly because we're one family that...
...I must give you a word of advice.
Go ahead.
Can you forget about saving the emperor and all that?
Well...
...I can't.
Madam Ying, we're about to depart!
Take this money.
Take care.
Madam Ying, Brother Han is back. -Let's go and see him.
Mr. Han.
Madam Ying, I travelled 400-500 miles.
Thank you. -Mr. Zhao must be very tired.
Where is he now? -I don't know.
I lost him at Huilongguan. He's actually quite impressive.
He almost caught up a few times.
Go and get some rest. -Alright.
Open the door!
Move.
Madam Ying! -You...
You lot... -Move!
Come back.
Mr. Zhao.
I finally found evidence of Wu Ze criticising you for...
...delaying the opening of the factory...
...from his office...
...to prove that your textile factory...
...is not related to Wu Ze.
You all finally escaped this ordeal.
If Wu Ze gets caught and you're found guilty of...
...hiding a felon...
...on top of losing your textile factory...
...you would get the entire Wu Family into trouble.
But, he isn't caught.
I can't believe it.
Tell me. Where did you send Wu Ze to?
What you did might not benefit him.
If you would hand Wu Ze to me yesterday...
...I would be able to save his life.
He would just have to be jailed for a few years.
But now, he can only...
...run for his life like a homeless dog forever.
Still, I'll never betray my family.