Changming Street!
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Commander Zhang lured the Royal Escort to an empty house in Changming Street,
but a sudden explosion crumbled the house.
The whole Royal Escort has fallen.
Say something if you are still alive!
- Put out the fire! - Help!
Those who were in the vicinity were injured by flying debris.
There are currently... eleven casualties.
- Someone, help! - Hurry up!
The victims' bodies were crushed.
Their bones were burned to char.
The sound of the explosion was like a roar from hell that echoed across the Southern District.
Charred bones.
Charred black?
The black bones.
Flaming Demon.
[The Longest Day in Chang'an]
[Episode 14]
Contact all the Sleuth-Hounds and commandants with the watchtower!
Increase the security of the whole city.
All fire brigades and commandants, stand by.
Make way! Make way! Make way!
The guest you are waiting for is not here yet?
The food won't taste as good if it goes cold.
Waiter!
They increased security. What are we up against now?
How should I know? Just follow your orders.
It's started.
I ran into that convict.
Don't leave me disappointed again.
I won't lose next time.
What about Wen Ran?
She is taking care of her own things. She will come to you later.
- Did you kill her? - No.
Hurry up and eat. We will leave soon.
Thanks.
Let's go.
Who brought in the Crouching Fire?
The star in the sky.
Where are the rest in the city?
Speak!
I won't let you die before I get an answer.
Speak!
The star in the sky!
Don't you die on me!
Open your eyes!
How did you know there was Crouching Fire in the manors?
If any of your men see a woman's body,
let me know.
The Crouching Fire was a myth from the Western Region.
While I was stationed in Longyou, I heard rumors about
someone mixing stone grease with other materials
to produce the Crouching Fire,
but I have never seen it.
How did you know before we did?
The hound caught the scent of stone grease.
What about you?
- I caught the scent, too. - Stone grease is not Crouching Fire!
The stone grease only burns! It doesn't–
First of all, tell your people to keep watch outside and to not let the civilians come in here to be injured!
Second, keep the fire from spreading further!
Third, your men injured their bones and can't be moved easily!
After they've settled them down, take them to the nearest Sick Street.
- Is that clear? - Yes!
- Bring the community officers here! - Yes!
Now!
According to Wang Yunxiu, Zhang Xiaojing already drew the map of the Right Counselor's manor for the Wolven Squad.
Judging by what you know about him, what do you think he is planning?
I can only make an analysis with the database.
I am no expert in speculation.
Chief.
They have the result about you from the database.
Would you like to listen?
Why not?
Even I am curious about... what kind of man I really am
according to the database.
Since January of the 25th year of the old calendar until June of the 2nd year of Tian Bao era,
Xu Bin had a total of 92 unpaid bills at the Fuyuan Tavern.
Only the wines of lowest quality were bought.
I was too pathetic, I can't even afford to pay for wine.
In the records of the Ministry of Personnel and National Treasury,
Xu Bin is an officer of the eighth rank in the National Treasury.
His annual salary is 20 taels of silver,
1325 kilograms of grains,
250 mu of land and a total of eight taels of silvers for the servants.
You have a son and a daughter with your wife, Madam Wang.
You hired no servants.
You live as a family of four in a small manor in the Southern District.
You have more than enough salary to live a life.
Why is your wife still working as a helper in the kitchen?
She loves cooking. She can't stay idle.
She works for five kitchens...and gets paid.
You went to five different pawn shops in the city.
You pawned your 250 mu of land in five installments.
Your old house in Yanzhou was sold as well.
Selling the land that comes with your rank is a crime.
Why would you need so much money?
I lead a wasteful life and spend without limits.
I spent all my money on books.
I have a lot of books, all these collector's editions aren't cheap.
The wine you drink suddenly became the expensive red wine.
You started drinking red wine.
My friend paid for me.
I do have some friends, right?
The bartender knows the person who paid.
It was Zhang Xiaojing.
From that time onwards, you and Zhang Xiaojing met many times at the tavern every month to chat,
until he killed someone and was jailed in September.
After that, there were no more records.
Am I right, Chamberlain Xu?
Did you go to another tavern?
Zhang Xiaojing was jailed.
I was in pain and I tried to douse it with wine.
The database didn't choose Zhang Xiaojing for this job.
I chose him.
Why?
Because he is my close friend.
- You two don't look like friends. - How so?
He is the closest friend I have!
Tell me what kind of man he is.
When said face-to-face,
most of the talks are meaningless.
The case scrolls I have in the database archive are much more interesting.
That is why I don't like conversations and I am not interested.
But Zhang Xiaojing's stories...
are something I like a lot.
It felt exciting.
Exciting?
Correct.
It's lively, realistic, and it has the human touch.
He would talk to you about the news interests of the common folks,
the price of vegetables in the different districts.
He would even tell you
the secrets that are hidden within the city walls.
But most importantly, he likes them.
What does he like?
He likes the people of Chang'an.
He loves this city wholeheartedly.
That is why he is different from you.
While he was the captain of the Sleuth-Hounds,
he had to deal with all kinds of villains.
But he didn't judge their sins right away.
He chose to find the truth within.
Every time he interrogated the criminals,
he would run a background and tax record check,
and find out about the criminals' personal lives.
With those factors, he analyzed
what was missing from the criminals' hearts.
He once told me that...
not having what was desired...
is the reason for all sins.
Which is why most of the people he interrogated...
were reminded of their loss in the past...
and shed tears out of sadness.
They say he was like the King of Hell himself.
He may not play by the conventional rules,
but the criminals chose to admit their crimes.
How's that any different from my way?
You use the same method...
but Zhang Xiaojing cares for the people,
while you care only for yourself.
At this moment, the answer you seek...
is whether you chose the wrong man to trust...
and made a mistake.
You wish to know if you have done anything wrong.
I want to know if Zhang Xiaojing is really working for the corps.
Chief, there are some people in this world...
who feel like the truth they believe in...
cannot be wavered by anyone else.
That is the nature of Zhang Xiaojing.
Zhang Xiaojing didn't know I tampered with the files.
I chose him so he can get away from death row
and have a chance to live.
- That's all? - That's all.
- You are not hiding anything? - No.
How do I know I can trust you?
You can't.
I don't mind telling you a secret.
The death of Wen Wuji... might be connected to the Right Counselor.
I just confirmed that... Zhang Xiaojing waited for the relief troops at Defense Beacon that never arrived.
The newly appointed Minister of War... wouldn't allow General Gai to send reinforcements.
In the 23rd year of the old calendar, the newly appointed Minister of War...
was Lin Jiulang himself.
Chief, you mean to say that... Zhang Xiaojing is planning revenge
and purposely lured the Wolven Squad to the Right Counselor's manor?
To make it worse, stone grease was used by troops in the Western Region.
The stone grease from Western Region will burn on contact.
The explosion from Changming Street is confirmed to be the Crouching Fire.
Rumor has it a man in Longyou mixed stone grease with the Crouching Fire.
The inferno burned for days and couldn't be put out.
They took down an entire stronghold with ease.
However... the process of making Crouching Fire is sophisticated.
The slightest mistake will cost the maker his life
and that makes it hard to be mass manufactured.
If the Wolven Squad uses this to attack the Right Counselor's manor...
Zhang Xiaojing drew the map of this manor for the enemy.
Perhaps he is trying to use the Wolven Squad to kill you.
- Did the Peacekeeper Corps kill all of them? - It's not clear yet.
Is there any other stock of Crouching Fire in the city?
That is unclear, too.
- Gan Shoucheng. - Yes.
Can the Royal Escort that serves the corps be redeployed by the Right Cavalries?
As you know, the Royal Escort is technically under the command of the Right Cavalries.
- Send them here. - But the crown prince...
At the feast tonight, the Emperor will announce the national policies.
We need to make sure the people of Chang'an won't get hurt.
Only then will the Emperor enjoy his feast with the officers and people.
Chief Li Bi of the Peacekeeper Corps was only a scholar on the waiting list in the past.
He has no experience in capturing criminals.
It would be fine if it were a few foreign bandits,
but I am worried because our enemies are using the Crouching Fire.
The case would be a hot potato if we take over now.
If anything goes wrong...
If it goes wrong?
The troops at Longyou need more men to seize the Rock Fortress.
General Gan, if you fail your job in Chang'an,
you might as well hone your skills at the borders!
It will be done.
Right Counselor, you are concerned about the safety of the people,
but who would be here to keep you safe?
I will send in another 300 men of the Right Cavalries to escort you to the Grand Auditorium as a precaution.
I will be waiting right here.
I will wait until all of the Wolven Squad in the city has perished!
Right Counselor, the threat of the Crouching Fire...
Right Counselor!
You know nothing.
It's safer here than on the street!
A wonderful Lantern Festival for the Crown Prince!
We have been waiting for Your Highness for a while now.
General Guo wanted me to pass a message.
His Majesty is furious after learning of the explosion in the city's south side that caused casualties.
His Majesty's departure is delayed
and your Highness is blamed for this failure.
Also, Lin Jiulang holds Your Highness accountable for four charges.
Tomorrow, at the Censorate, several officers will charge against Your Highness.
Very well.
Also...
What is it?
Lin Jiulang has a secret report... sent by Appraiser Yuan Zai of the Court of Judicature.
It states that Zhang Xiaojing of the Peacekeeper Corps is conspiring with the Wolven Squad.
He drew the map of Right Counselor's manor for the enemies.
He might be attempting to assassinate the Right Counselor.
Very well.
Dismissed. Well done.
Yes.
[Li Jingzhong, the eunuch]
Did you hear what he said just now?
Go to the Peacekeeper Corps. Inform Li Bi at once.
Yes.
Where is Commander Zhang?
The star in the sky?
I need to put this on.
You can wear this all you want.
Did you bury the Crouching Fire inside the houses?
Did Long Bo order you to do so?
Where are they now?
You should ask,
but you wouldn't dare to ask.
Where is Wen Ran?
My young master is skilled at healing, he can treat him.
This is Cao Poyan, the leader of the Wolven Squad. Bring him back to the corps now.
Yes!
Captain Cui!
There are pieces of a woman's clothes under the debris.
She might already be dead.
You have to come.
I'll wait for you.
Captain Wen,
I failed you at everything you asked of me.
Perhaps Wen Ran was never here.
Tell that little fox, Li Bi,
from now on, do not interfere with my plans.
What are you going to do?
Run a background check on Long Bo, and most importantly,
see if he was a soldier before this.
Come on! Follow him!
- Hurry up! - Hurry up.
This way, come on!
- Bring him there and get some water. - You, come over here!
Are you the Community Officer?
I am Old Man Sun. You may call me Sun Zheng.
Tell me! Why do you have a gate directly on the street wall?
Is it registered?
No one was inspecting Changming Street.
To make transporting the cargo easier,
we secretly built a gate here in the past.
Whose kid is it?
Make way, stand aside.
That is the message the Crown Prince wanted me to relay to you.
You should focus on capturing the rest of the Wolven Squad.
Find out if Zhang Xiaojing is really planning an assassination on the Right Counselor.
If someone uses this rumor against the crown prince,
your so-called investigation... will bring His Highness troubles.
You have my thanks.
Chief, we couldn't find the ink.
It took you so long and you still found nothing?
What's the matter?
Can't you do anything without Xu Bin?
You have ten minutes to find out how much stone grease
was transported to Changming Street.
Yes!
Chief, maybe I should help them out.
You created the database,
but you used it to lie to us.
Even if I let you go for your biased decision,
will the scroll-readers here... have any trust in you?
It can't be that bad.
- Messenger. - Yes.
Summon Yao Runeng with the watchtower.
Keep me posted on Commander Zhang's whereabouts today.
Yes.
Make way!
Zhang Xiaojing!
- Do you need help? - Get down.
A man from the Wolven Squad got away in a carriage.
He is carrying the Crouching Fire.
Inform the watchtower to keep an eye on the carriage.
Keep me posted on its location.
Cui Qi, are you all right?
You wish to get promoted to the Right Cavalries?
As of now, I have achieved nothing and failed at everything.
It would be my brother's blessing if I could get away with this.
That is all I ask for now.
This is from the Right Cavalries.
From now on, the Royal Escort will follow the commands of Gan Shoucheng of the Right Cavalries.
Does Chief Li know about this?
This is the decision of the higher-up. He doesn't need to know.
If I follow the command of the Right Cavalries,
I would be bypassing my superior.
It's not that serious.
Try to see everything in a simpler way.
You have the document, right?
But this isn't appropriate.
The Royal Escort is serving under the Peacekeeper Corps.
And you, Commandant Yao,
why are you asking me to lead my men away from the corps?
You may think that I failed my duty,
but this mission is not over yet.
But today, I really did give it my all.
- I gave it my all! - Cui Qi!
You are being paranoid again.
I am trying to save your career.
Only a promotion to the Right Cavalries can the dream you and your late brother had be fulfilled.
I can't possibly stop your dream.
What is your next plan?
Where are you going? Do you need an escort?
No need. I need to get to a watchtower.
I am in no hurry to get a promotion.
I don't need to work as hard as you.
My job is to report everything.
Whatever Zhang Xiaojing does,
I must report back to Chief Li.
Chief Li feels like in the whole Peacekeeper Corps,
only Zhang Xiaojing... is actually capable of something.
How do I get to Pingkang Street?
Have a nice Lantern Festival.
Pingkang Street... Head north along this main road
and turn right when you are almost at the palace,
head to Zhuque Main Street and move forward past the next two streets.
That is the fastest route.
However, your carriage is too wide.
You can't pass the checkpoint barrier of Pingkang Street.
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