You are the one who gave me this History of Buhe, right?
You can't take it like this.
I got to the part of ancient customs from various clans just now.
I found out that someone is hiding the origin of...
Wolven Squad's custom of cutting off the top part of the hair from me.
What do you mean?
Once it's torn, it's ruined.
It's a rare edition from Jin Dynasty. There's only one in this world.
Unfortunately, it's now lost to our later generation.
Guards!
Chief Li.
Arrest him.
Take away Xu Bin's key to the case files.
Yes, sir.
" The Longest Day in Chang'an "
Episode 12
Great!
-Move aside. -Great!
Great!
You really bought me one that cost 10 qian.
Can't you save me some money?
Come, Tiny.
Can you only work if there's money?
Do you really think that you are a dog?
I'm liking you more and more.
Speed up, Commander Zhang.
I'm more nervous than you.
It's useless to be nervous.
Come. Take a rest.
Why did you stay in Chang'an?
I want to be promoted.
You are quite honest.
When I was here, my brother...
My brother brought me around Chang'an...
for three days without stopping.
And he introduced me to a lot of people.
People with rank and power?
I met Granny Hong Xiu who makes paper boats,
A Luo Yue, the Camel Tamer,
Xue Yue Gong,
the flautist,
Old Man Luo from Uyghur who bakes flaxseed cake...
and...
Li Shi Er who dances until the skin of his soles is flayed off.
I used to be in Longyou Army.
At first, I did it to render meritorious military services.
After a long while,
and the death of many of my comrades,
I no longer see the meaning of exchanging life for merits.
The so-called country protection...
is just something hollow in the end...
until I met them in Chang'an.
You can eat well, drink well and live well in Chang'an.
Of course it appeals to everybody.
But the reason that makes me feels that life is meaningful...
is the commoners who live in Chang'an.
Everybody doesn't have too much education or money.
And they don't really have great prospects in life.
But they...
No.
But all of us...
are doing our best to get on with our lives.
So, I can't protect them if I am just a captain.
I need to climb higher.
How high do you want to go?
At least I need to get into the Right Cavalries.
Royal Escort can only protect the crown prince.
But Right Cavalries...
can protect the whole of Chang'an.
There's another side to Chang'an.
Take care of yourself. Don't be swallowed by it.
What do you mean?
Enough rest. Let's get to work, Tiny.
We are not looking for Wang Yun Xiu now, right?
Don't worry.
As long as Tan Qi is able to convey my message,
Wang Yun Xiu will be safe.
Then, who are we pursuing now?
My family.
Zhang Xiao Jing. Is this the time for it?
You asked me to borrow Xian Hound...
from the palace to look for your family?
-She might be Wolven Squad's aide. -Then...
Then, what is your plan?
I'm just going to do what I have to do.
I met my benefactor.
But he is still as obstinate as ever.
So, you have to succeed today.
Open the door!
Young lass.
Go inside the house.
Open the door!
We are sent by You Cha.
-For what? -To look for Long Bo.
According to You Cha's order,
as agreed, Wolven Squad has infiltrated Chang'an.
So, please give us the rest of the payment.
Our Beta, Lu Da.
God bless us.
I thought that he has died in battle.
You know him?
He's our God of War.
What if we don't pay you?
I'll report you to the government.
Don't kill me!
This is not right.
Our Beta was not like this. This is witchery.
There's witchery in Chang'an. Even wolf has turned into dog.
Do you want to see the wolf again?
I can help you...
bring back the wolf.
-How long do we need? -We have three empty carriages left.
-We need 15 minutes. -Leave these three carriages behind.
Leave them behind as decoys for the soldiers...
to give us more time.
Which brothers are we going to leave behind?
Not our own brothers.
-Speed up, everybody! -Yes!
Do we keep them?
Do you want to live?
Yes.
I can let you live for a very long time.
No use to keep them. They are afraid of death.
Lu Da, Rui Ge.
Is it considered living...
to live in Chang'an...
as nameless men?
Is it considered living?
No.
Is it considered living?
No!
Do you want to continue...
living like a dog in Chang'an?
No, I can't do that!
Warrior should die in the battlefield.
You are the God of War.
You should go down in history.
What else can we do?
Our secret is here.
If the soldiers come to investigate,
we need someone to destroy it...
so that our major plan tonight can go smoothly.
But...
those who stay will most probably lose their lives.
Do you dare to do it?
Where are we going?
You men will tell you later.
Then, where do we have to go now?
Go to this place.
Now, we will be able to complete the mission that You Cha gave us.
When the Tang is afraid of us, they will send their army to help us.
Beta, if we can complete the mission,
we'll be able to have our dreamland.
Alright, brothers. Let's go.
Zhang Xiao Jing has come out of prison.
I know.
He ganged up with Wolven Squad...
and hurt a lot of the members of...
Blaze Gang in Xiuzheng Street just now.
Please uphold justice for me, Prince Yong.
Peacekeeper Corps is the one who let him out.
Li Bi of Peacekeeper Corps is tightly connected to crown prince.
I'm in debt with crown prince. I won't be able to help you with that.
-Leave. -Yes, sir.
All the people in the court said that amongst the princes,
you are the only one who excels in martial arts, studies, riding, drum,
music, calligraphy and drawing.
You are courageous and a good strategist.
You keep your promise and are generous with people in need.
You resemble His Majesty the most when he was young.
And you are His Majesty's favourite.
What's the use of it?
The crown prince is designated through order of seniority.
If it's designated through order of worthiness,
then you can definitely be the victor...
in that competition and you'll rise above all.
He has been designated as crown prince for three years.
It has just been three years.
If he makes a major mistake,
-his position will be abolished. -Insolent fool!
The crown prince has raised me up. He's like my parents.
Your Highness.
Zhang Xiao Jing of Peacekeeper Corps ganged up with the Wolven Squad.
If we arrest him for interrogation...
to find out the instigator,
we'll be able to solve a major crime.
Besides,
I have Zhang Xiao Jing's woman with me.
It'll be easy to arrest Zhang Xiao Jing.
But,
I work in the Ministry of Work.
It's not my duty to interrogate people.
You have indeed captured Zhang Xiao Jing's man.
Release her.
Your Highness.
Our brothers risked their lives to get this hostage.
I made a vow in front of my mother's spirit tablet...
to never use Zhang Xiao Jing's friends or family as leverage.
But,
it'll be a disaster if we leave a King of Hell out there.
If he wants to harm Chang'an, we have to step in.
Ask the Court of Judicature to write a formal letter...
to get the criminal in the name of further investigation required.
Write them a normal formal letter.
A letter that even the Censorate can't find fault with.
Find a reliable person in Court of Judicature to do this.
After you arrest Zhang Xiao Jing, you can interrogate him...
as you see fit.
Thank you for your advice.
I happen to know an appraiser...
in the Court of Judicature.
He'll be able to do a good job.
His name is Yuan Zai.
He has been wanting to climb up the ladder.
If he knows that he can work for you,
he'll do his best for sure.
He is working for the government.
Yes, I've misspoken.
I'll get to it now.
Next, heard the nine notes of long suona.
And then, he uses...
his ring finger to vibrate the note seven times...
while his right hand pick the strings.
Sixth string, fifth string, fourth string and the third string.
Enough.
It's the Crow of The Night by Li Bai.
Counsellor Lin has really been playing this song recently?
Appraiser Yuan, I gave the last month wages...
to Ah Ping, the young lass who worked in Lin Manor.
Ah Ping has always served Counsellor Lin in the Moon Hall.
She told me that lately, he has been playing this song frequently.
Stand closer. The wind is coming in.
You are so funny. You don't want to buy some coals to warm you up...
but instead, you hire people to block the wind for you every day.
What do you know?
How can you compare using things with using people?
Using people is way more interesting.
Master, are you done fumigating yourself?
You've been doing it since 10 in the morning.
Are you going to meet some high-ranking officials today?
Master, are you asleep?
Crow of The Night.
A creation of Li Bai to call out to His Majesty.
The sun is setting and the crows are starting to rest.
The crows rest at the tree while crowing away.
Lady Qin Chuan who is weaving the silk...
look through the window covered in smoke-liked curtains.
She looks afar thinking about her husband.
And she drops her tears all alone in her room.
Isn't it about an upset wife who didn't get to see her husband?
Li Bai...
has frequented the brothel in Pingkang Street.
And he drinks wine and have fun with those travellers every day.
He knows how to spar and have fun. How would he know about upset wife?
He never even saw one before.
He is writing about himself.
He's complaining that the government is ignoring him although he's capable.
Just like you.
Yes, just like me.
But the Right Counsellor...
is at the apex of this power like the sun at noon.
Why would he like this song?
Besides, the lyric includes...
the caw of the crows.
It means disaster is imminent.
Master, you are just a low eighth ranking official.
And you worry about a counsellor in the third ranking.
No wonder you can't have a good sleep lately.
When I'm able to buy my own manor in Chang'an,
I'll be able to sleep well.
Have you gotten the information for me?
Are there any daughters of five-rank and above officials in Chang'an...
who are still single?
Even if there is, you are just an eight ranking official.
You are unqualified. Do you dare propose to them?
Wives that had been cast off are fine too.
We still have a flat bread in the kitchen. I'll warm it up for you.
After you eat it, you can have a good dream.
You are getting rude.
If it wasn't because my legs are numb now, I'll teach you a lesson.
You have been sitting here for the whole day. What are you waiting for?
I heard that something had happened in Chang'an.
Some criminals have infiltrated the place.
But the people of crown prince and Right Counsellor...
and even He Jian and General Guo are on tenterhooks because of it.
I think after today,
there will be a major change in the court of Chang'an.
If I'm able to take part in it and render...
any meritorious services now...
Master, wait for the flat bread.
Then, I'll have a wife and a manor.
Don't move.
Use it when the person who pursues you is here.
What are these things?
Jahannum-dhool.
Why aren't there any commandants guarding the gate of this street?
Changming Street is near to Anhua Gate of the southern city.
There aren't many residents here.
Just some abandoned manors.
The commandants here are lazy. I think they went to celebrate.
Does the Peacekeeper Corps has a watchtower here?
No.
If the Wolven Squad is hiding in here, we have to be smart.
It's hard to get a message out if something really happens.
Any watchtower in the vicinity?
There's one in Xuanyi Street...
two streets to the north.
Go to Xuanyi Street and call forth your Royal Escort at once.
-How am I going to find you? -Smoke ball.
Don't barge into the manor alone without backup.
-Be careful. -Don't worry.
It's just two members of the Wolven Squad. I can take them on.
We will depart at four o'clock sharp.
Take care of your target.
I'll take the lead to scout out the situation first.
Remember, the carriage you are taking has a wide back.
You can't fit into some of the street gates. Pay attention to that.
You should go.
What if Mr benefactor is hurt? What if he comes here?
I need you to help me with something. If it's successful,
it'll be able to buy us more time.
I'll do it.
I got this from a Chang'an person. It might be of use to you.
-Let's go, young lass. -It'll be obvious if she's with you.
She can come with me.
I'll wait for you two to watch the lanterns together.
-Yi Li. Let's go. -Yes, sir.
Happy Lantern Festival.
May I know how to get to the Sick Street?
A place of the sick and beggars.
Why are you going there for?
I'm there to donate.
Good man.
Go forward and turn left. You'll see it.
Jia Shi Qi.
I need some men.
If you agree,
this will belong to you.
Great Tang's military flask.
Where did you get it?
Wang Xiao San, Li Da Gou, follow me.
Yes!
It's really unfortunate for you...
to have to face me today.
Somebody doesn't want to have an official in Changming Street.
So, we are hired to take you out.
We are doing this under other's order and out of loyalty.
All of heroes in the past are like this.
When you see the King of Hell later,
don't blame us for it.
I am the King of Hell.
It's not good if people heard that you are arresting your own man.
People will question crown prince's ability to choose his men.
Remember. Your every action in Peacekeeper Corps...
represents the crown prince in other's eyes.
Can I trust you?
I was there when you studied together with the crown prince since young.
I was there when you and the crown prince sparred with swords.
I was there when you joked and talked with the crown prince.
I don't have lofty aspirations.
I just hope that in the future,
when both of you have become emperor and minister, I'll be rewarded for it.
And I can live my life in peace as a free man in Chang'an
I'm not going to fight you for what's yours.
And I won't ruin your future. Why can't you trust me?
Your case is not going on smoothly. You can arrest whoever you like.
Don't lash out at me.
Come here.
Don't be angry.
I suspect that...
we have a mole in Peacekeeper Corps.
It's not just about the page that was torn out just now.
Recently, Right Counsellor has been ahead of me every step of the way.
-Someone might be feeding him data. -Is it Xu Bin?
Nerd like him will confess after a light beating.
Not necessarily.
It's too obvious for him to destroy the book that is entrusted to himself.
There might be someone else.
Who else do you suspect?
-Are you very anxious? -Of course.
Betray Peacekeeper Corps means betraying the crown prince.
I arrested Xu Bin...
to set an example to others.
Quickly check the records from the Chamber Guards in secret.
Besides Xu Bin, see if...
there are others who had touched the ancient book.
This is an easy feat.
Report!
Watchtower report from Captain Cui.
Zhang Xiao Jing is tracking the Wolven Squad with Xian Hound.
And he has gone to Changming Street in the southern city.
-Zhang is indeed very capable. -Changming Street.
I had been to Changming Street.
There are some ghost markets over there selling illegal toys.
Some of the military pieces they copied...
are even better than Chang'an-made. I shop there sometimes.
But Changming Street...
has only abandoned manors.
That place has no more than 100 families.
It doesn't even have a watchtower.
If you are the Wolven Squad...
and your plan has failed...
while you men are down,
-what will you do? -I...
If I'm a coward,
I'll escape through the gate of Chang'an.
If I'm tough, I'll find a crowded place to start a killing spree.
I'll kill as many as I can to quench my thirst for revenge.
Then, why did they go to Changming Street that is a ghost town?
What do you think, Chief Li?
What is Jahannum-dhool?
We haven't found out about it yet.
What if they can still harm Chang'an...
with Jahannum-dhool even if there are just two of them?
Are you saying that...
the Wolven Squad has been hiding...
the Jahannum-dhool in Changming Street?
Give down my orders.
Check the records of the three major gates of the southwest city,
Jinguang Gate, Yanping Gate and Anhua Gate.
See if there are any other flammables besides fuel...
that had been sent to Changming Street in large quantities.
Yes, sir.
-Why is there so little? -That's right. Is this it?
This is the only money left.
The only valuable thing in this house is the formal uniform on our master.
-Take it if you like. -We don't want that.
-How much is that worth? -The pay is less and less.
-This is not what you promised. -Why is our pay so little?
Enough. From the looks of it, she doesn't have anything...
even if we force her.
Young lady,
pay us back next time, alright?
Remember to pay us back.
You are still waiting, master? The sun is almost setting now.
And I didn't see the Court of Judicature assigning you to any tasks.
I have a premonition.
I do too. We don't have rice anymore.
We'll have to starve tomorrow morning.
I'm saying that tomorrow morning,
we'll rise above all.
Looks like I can't help it.
I'll borrow some corns from the second wife of our Sun neighbour then.
Is Appraiser Yuan in?
Yes. He's in the house.
Appraiser Yun.
Chamberlain of Ministry of Works, Feng Da Lun...
has invited you to meet him in the Fragrance Pavilion.
The carriage is outside.
This is about the safety of Chang'an.
I hope that you can act quickly.
-Our leader is awake. -Leader.
What are you doing?
Who sent you?
-Where is he? -Can I tell you that?
I am the overlord of southern city, Jia Shi Qi.
I've taken a military flask from somebody.
Give it to me.
It's military-made. Very rare.
The one who gave you this flask. What does he look like?
He is an outsider.
-Where is he? -I don't know.
But I know where he went.
It's just inside this Changming Street.
Show me the way.
-Leader. -Go away!
-How long is it? -We need at least seven minutes.
It's at the southeast corner of Xiuzheng Street.
Why did the person who gave you the flask tell you where he is?
I have to bargain, right?
They need to pay a high price for us to deal with official like you.
He said that the military flask is just a deposit.
After it is done, we'll go to that manor to take the rest of the money.
I've asked my brother to tail him. He's just inside that manor ahead.
Is there anybody else in the manor?
We didn't see any.
Beta.
Ma Ge Er.
This is for you. Eat it when you need it.
Alright. I get it.
Rui Ge.
I'll give you a name.
I am Ma Ge Er.
I'll call you Brother Ma.
Brother Ma.
We are going to do...
great things today.
If your God knows about it, He'll be happy for you too.
It's just a horse. It can't understand you.
Brother Ma.
We are just like horses when we were born.
People use us for business.
That's why we have different status.
A lot of people think that they are noble.
But actually, they are just sold for higher prices.
But in the end, their lives are still in others' hands.
Some are pretty as women.
But they listened to others and dressed up like men.
Don't you think that her man is not truly in love with her?
Do you understand me, Brother Ma?
Don't fight!
Why can't you understand that we have to reserve all of...
our energy today into tonight's major plan?
Long Bo has to succeed today.
Only through victory...
can my benefactor...
live a good life.
Long Bo is willing to sacrifice his life.
Why do you think he did it just for you?
Because he promised me that...
he'll make sure to keep my benefactor alive today.
He promised you?
Long Bo did it for the justice he has.
-He's not doing it to save you. -He left me here as he trusts you.
You can't disappoint him.
You do it.
I'm not your slave.
The Wolven Squad will never kill...
an unarmed woman.
When you drive this carriage out,
you'll kill both men and women alike.
We are willing to help you because of Jahannum-dhool.
She is in the way of Jahannum-dhool.
If you don't dare to kill her, give me your sword.
Go back and feed your horses for the rest of your life.
Come here.
Come here!
Jump!
Jump now!
-Jump down! -Ma Ge Er!
-Jump now! -Wolven Squad doesn't kill woman!
-Miss, come down. -Go away!
This person has ordered me to kill her.
Jump now!
You won't be able to live today. Jump now!
Quick, jump now! Right now!
Quick, jump! Don't make me force you!
Jump now!
My father...
will be looking at you from Heaven.
What is it, official?
Did you hear a woman's cry?
Yes, I do. I always hear it.
They cry every day to make me marry them and love them.
Let's go.
This way.
Miss! Miss Wen Ran!
Is she dead?
I hope that in future, my daughter...
won't meet a woman like you.
I'm quite nice.
I know what I hate.
Wench.
Nobody will like you.
For your whole life,
you'll only become more and more lonely and more and more evil.
What did Long Bo ask you to do?
Tell me now.
What did Long Bo ask you to do?
He asked me to trick some beggars.
Who else can track us to Changming Street?
Who else?
The only official who is still pursuing us...
is Zhang Xiao Jing, I'm afraid.
Will some beggars be able...
to trick a person like him?
-How far is it still? -We are close.
You always take this kind of mercenary job?
Truthfully,
my biggest skill in this southeast city is stealing.
This is the first time I accept this kind of mercenary job.
First time?
First time. But I'll do better the next time.
If you keep quiet, my reputation will still be intact.
I'll go and take a look. Depart as scheduled.