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Over there! Come on.
It's weird that
Liu Dezhao and Wu Sangui
know our every move.
They follow us like shadows.
Do we have a spy among us?
Impossible.
These guards are handpicked by you
from the Eight Banners.
My brother and I can't be the spies either.
So nobody.
I hope so.
Maybe their many hidden sentries
were tracking us all the way.
Why did you show your Kongfu?
You are skilled in Kongfu?
Watch out!
I scouted the bamboo forest.
No enemies there.
Ok, got it.
Please excuse me.
Brother.
Why are you pushing away the boat?
What if you brother can't find us
after he ditched the enemies?
Junior Long
you're dumb sometimes.
If you leave the boat here
the enemies
will know our whereabouts when they got here.
Right.
Can you swim?
No.
I grew up in the palace
without learning how to swim.
How can you be a real dragon?
You are a Landlubber.
My brother is better than you on this.
He can swim very well
and hold his breath under water
for a long time.
It's useless if your brother alone can swim.
He has to protect Wanxin
so how would he swim from across the river?
My brother won't
bring Concubine Li in the river.
He has many skills.
Give him an hour
he will cut the trees
to make a canoe
and take Concubine Li
here.
And
If he comes and doesn't see our boat
he will try to find us.
He is capable of that.
I used to be really conceited
regarding myself as a well-rounded person.
Now I know that there are many other talented people.
But I'm lucky.
If your brother were the emperor
he might be better than me.
Junior Long
there are some things that you can't joke about.
Others can't joke about it
but I can.
Ok, cut the crap.
We need to go into the forest
and find a safe place to hide.
Let's go.
Wait.
Brother, you're being too cautious.
It's just a bird.
I'm protecting you
in case there are ambushes.
You really think you are a dragon
that can fly?
You always say my Kongfu is bad.
Your Kongfu skills are even worse.
Ambush!
Master, you go first.
Go!Go!
Why are you so heavy
like a pig.
I'm almost crushed by you.
It's so close.
Your guards were so inexperienced
who didn't even find out
the ambush in the forest.
We have to leave immediately. Let's go.
Junior Long.
Junior Long, are you alright?
You dumb ass
must have inhaled the poisonous smoke.
Junior Long
Junior Long, you're up.
Are you ok?
Brother
I had a really long dream.
What's it about?
I dreamed that a beauty was kissing me.
Quit messing with me.
You just woke up, so don't mess with me.
Brother, I can't breath.
Now what?
Are you faking it or is it real?
Don't mess with me.
Junior Long.
You...
You are tricking me again.
No.
No I'm not.
Brother, I'm not messing with you.
I don't feel good for real.
Do that for me again.
No I won't do it.
Are you faking it or is it real this time?
Junior Long.
Don't play with me.
Junior Long.
Wake up!
Junior Long.
Qingcheng, how're you feeling?
Let's find a safe place
then I'll help treat your injury.
I'm fine.
Thank you.
You're injured for saving me.
Don't say that.
If you didn't show up
I would be in danger.
I'm willing to die
if I can
really help you.
I know
you stayed rather than going with Kangxi
for me.
Actually you don't need to worry about me.
Those soldiers
are Qing Empire's trash from my perspective.
They can't hurt me.
Big Brother
usually
I don't worry about you.
But this time
after you rescued Meng Xianghe
from Liu Dezhao's mansion
you've been fighting days and nights without a break.
What if
something happens to you?
You did worry about me.
But the other person
only worries about others, not me.
Big Brother, don't be sad.
The Junior Sister also cares about you.
In her mind
you're an
omnipotent hero.
So she doesn't need to worry about you.
You're so heavy.
Why are you eating so much?
You're not a dragon
but a pig.
You are the pig.
I was hurt by the rock.
What
what are you doing? Killing the emperor?
Where is your conscience?
I'm so tired already.
And you were pretending to faint?
No.
I didn't.
I...
you knocked me unconscious.
Bullshit. You were clearly awake.
No.
I was in a coma
but your tottering
woke me up
when I was about to come down.
I
I don't know what you were blabbering about.
I just want to eavesdrop.
I didn't expect
you to be slandering me behind my back.
After I discovered
you throw me on the ground as revenge.
The guilty party files the suit first.
Ok
I'll leave you alone.
Don't
Brother.
Please
don't be mad.
I ¡®ll buy you something nice to eat, ok?
Big, big Brother
my ass is injured
so I can't catch up.
Brother
please don't be mad.
Listen to me. I was
Big
big Brother
please think about my disability.
Stay away
go away.
Take care you two. This is Yuelai restaurant.
I'm full.
It's so nice.
How are
my brother and Concubine Li doing
I wonder.
Relax.
At least
your brother
is capable of protect himself and Concubine Li
from danger.
But where should we find them?
Currently Shanxi is not safe for us.
We can only walk towards the capital.
If we run into them on the way
it would be ideal.
But if not
we shall meet at the capital.
This is the only way.
Big Brother, not there.
It's here.
What happened?
Big Brother
now
you are the doctor
and I'm injured.
So when you're treating me
there is no male and female courtesy.
Here.
Ever since we
left Taiyuan
we've been harassed by Wu Sangui's
and Liu Dezhao's people along the way.
It's so weird.
You mean
why did they know our whereabouts and plans
so well?
Yes.
I think there is a mole
within our group.
It's highly possible.
I think
it's among Kangxi's guards.
Probably working for Oboi
or Wu Sangui.
Wu has many informants
in the royal court.
If this is the case
we can drive a wedge between Kangxi
and Wu Sangui.
Let them fight against each other.
I think so.
How is Yihuan doing now
I wonder.
You rest here
I'll go find some water.
The bill.
Brother, pay for our meal.
You have all my money.
Our money was lost in the forest.
You two
which one of you will have the check?
Hmm
shopkeeper
we
had the money.
But...
You lost it by accident, right?
Yes.
How did you know that?
Those deadbeats are all saying this.
I've heard this a lot.
No, shopkeeper.
I want to pay you
we
just encountered a group of robbers
and I...
First, you said to have encountered robbers
but also said you lost the money.
If you want to freeload
please think of a better lie. I
I wasn't lying. Nobody lied.
I, I...
You're so bold.
You're deliberately trying to scare us, aren't you?
You're not lying.
Ok, pay the bill then.
If you ordered the meal, you pay for it. It's the law.
Even the emperor
has to obey this.
Right?
The emperor has to obey this
indeed.
It's...
Shopkeeper
I'm not trying to freeload.
So you
need to pay, hurry up.
Pay for your meal.
Brother
can we use your golden bracelet
as payment?
I'll by you some jade ones later.
No,
impossible.
This golden bracelet is a gift
from another brother of mine.
I pawned it for a bag of food
that day in Taiyuan.
Days later
I spent a lot to redeem it.
I've been wearing it for just a few days.
So I can't give it to you.
Can we do this
we
wrote an IOU
and I'll send the money later.
I'll pay you ten times
no, one hundred times more.
Bullshit.
Ten or one hundred times more.
I've seen many freeloaders
but no one as stupid as you.
Even little kids won't believe your lies.
I wasn't lying, really.
My family is super rich.
I can pay you tens of thousands times more
not to mention tens of hundreds of times.
Shopkeeper
Please let us go.
Later I
I will reward you big time.
Reward me big time?
What?
I can't wait for my reward. I'll reward you something first.
Waiter.
Yes?
Here are some freeloaders.
Who?
These two.
Tie them up and send them to the court!
Stop!
In situations like this...
Let's go.
Hurry up.
Stop
stop them.
Freeze!
Hard to imagine the emperor of the Qing Empire
couldn't afford a meal
and was chased by his people.
Can you do it or not.
You've pricked yourself for a dozen times in such a short time.
Are you mocking me?
This is my first time sewing.
I've never done this before.
So
I had your first-time.
Of course.
How can you, the emperor
flirt with a girl like this?
So annoying.
Don't rush it.
Take it slow for the first time.
Can't hear you.
Brother
upon returning to the palace
I have to cherish this clothes
like a treasure.
Why?
I just sewed it badly.
Are you having it
to mock me anytime you want?
Brother
I'm serious about this.
As the emperor
I was chased by officials selected by myself
like a rat.
This inspection tour
has deeply
impacted me.
So
I have to cherish this clothes
as a reminder
to be a wise emperor
I need to establish an effective
official-selection and supervision mechanism.
So that
the nation can enjoy prosperity.
Well-said, Junior Long.
It was worth it that I injured my fingers
when sewing your clothes yesterday.
Brother
hmm
where should we eat later?
It's been twenty-four hours
since our eat-and-run yesterday.
I'm starving to death.
Don't worry.
The Brother
will never let you starve.
Let's go.
Brother
if you're not hungry
go with me.
Brother
see that?
A rich businessman
is celebrating his mother's eighty year-old birthday
by distributing free porridges here for half a month.
Brother
are you asking me to
be a beggar?
What do you want to be if not a beggar?
Some lords at the restaurant?
We were lucky to have escaped.
Our Kongfu are not as good
and we can't beat others.
And we have no money.
So how can we escape?
So...
I'll ask you one thing.
Do you want your dignity
or to be alive?
I want to be alive.
Luckily these people don't know me.
No one will recognize you. Let's go.
Don't rush.
We have enough.
Don't rush.
for all of you.
Give me one bowl of that please.
We have enough
stay in line.
Don't push me.
You pushed me first.
So what!
I'm older than your father.
Why is a young man like you
competing with us old people
for a bowl of porridge.
Shame on you.
One more please.
We're out of porridge.
Go now.
We're out.
We're out for the day.
Come back next time.
Young man, you're late.
We have nothing left.
Wait
here you are.
Young man
don't reject this watery leftovers.
It's better than a bowl of water.
There are some grains left.
Let me have it if you don't want it.
How is it?
Is it good, Junior Long?
It's not enough.
Right, Brother.
Have you had any?
Yes.
I had some earlier over there.
I'm not like you
too arrogant to ask for it.
I got my together with those refugees.
Sometimes, being too arrogant
can lead to an empty stomach, you know?
Brother
I heard your stomach growling.
No it didn't.
I was too full.
I ate too much jus now.
Here you are.
I don't need it. I eat more than you do usually.
I have stored enough fat and energy.
So I'm not hungry right now.
You need this.
So take it.
We are sworn brothers
sharing weal and woe.
We have to share
this bowl of porridge.
My lord, spare me some food please.
I got nothing, so go away.
This can't work.
I have to find a way
to return to the capital as soon as possible.
One day of delay means
one more day of suffering for the people.
We are thousands of miles away from the capital.
We need more than ten days
even if we travel
one hundred miles per day.
It would be ideal if we can hire a carriage.
Hire a carriage?
I asked about the price.
From here to the capital
we need at least
five taels of silver.
You have it?
Now I know
the feeling of a rich person
suddenly became poor.
Brother
can we have your...
My lord
spare some food please.
I don't have any. I haven't eaten
for many days also.
Thank you very much.
Brother
Let me pawn your golden bracelet please.
When I return to the capital
I'll have it redeemed immediately.
No way.
This golden bracelet
is given by one of my brothers
who is really sensitive.
If he knows
that I pawned the bracelet
he would be really said.
You make your own money
and don't think about my bracelet anymore.
Ok
I know that you are doing this on propose.
I believe I can
earn the five taels of silver.
That's the spirit.
You are well rounded, and pretty skillful. Aren't you?
Have you think of a way to make money?
Brother
where are your earrings?
Here they are.
Your bracelet is off the table
how about your earrings?
Earrings are fine.
But they are cheap
and worth only a dozen copper coins.
Good for me.
Let's go.
No, no.
I don't think your method will work.
We could've used the money
to buy two baked rolls.
Why did you insist on buying these calligraphy-writing tools?
After I sell my calligraphies I can buy you some baked rolls
and ten roast ducks.
You can eat the roast ducks
in the carriage back to the capital.
You're just bragging.
You won't be responsible for your brags after all.
Brother
don't look down
upon me.
I love calligraphy since childhood.
Ministers were fighting
to collect my calligraphies
even before
I was ten.
It was even rarer on the market.
Today I was trapped here
so I will sell my calligraphy for some money.
Any buyers
will cherish this as their family heirlooms.
Right. You're the best.
You're the emperor, your word is the law.
Money handout. Here come the guests.
Come take the money.
See
like I said
my calligraphies are worth collecting.
Money handouts.
It's enough for everyone, so stay in line.
Don't rush. We have enough.
Here you are.
See?
Your works can't compare with
some copper coins in their eyes.
This piece of work has mellow forms
and is elegant and natural
like that of Ming calligrapher Dong Qichang.
This is worth a couple of silvers
in a more peaceful time.
You can see Dong Qichang's style
in my calligraphy.
It seems that you're an expert in this field.
To be honest
my name is Xiao Fengsheng.
I know you.
You're the most talented youth in Shanxi
Xiao Fengsheng, aren't you?
Yes.
Did you paint one piece
called West Wind, Ancient Road£¿
Yes.
But I
gave my work to a friend in the capital.
I heard that it
belongs to the emperor now
who liked it a lot.
So
you've seen it?
No
but I know a folk
whose relative is an official in the royal court.
'
So I heard about the masterpiece.
So
Why don't you sell your works
but rather, stay here as a bagger?
This is a time of chaos
and disasters.
People can't even afford a meal
so how can they afford
my nuisances calligraphies and paintings?
I don't want to kiss those officials' asses
so I can only be a bagger.
One should never be corrupted by wealth
and changed by poverty.
No wonder you
can create masterpieces admired by the emperor.
You really are my bosom friend.
But
I don't have anything to give you
except for this copper coin.
You can buy some porridge with it.
See you around.
Junior Long, now you know
why those ministers
cherish your calligraphies
not because its quality
but because you are the emperor.
Everyone wants the emperor's calligraphies.
If those rich businessmen knew you were the emperor
they would spend all their money to buy your calligraphies.
Brother
don't mock me anymore.
This private trip
has taught me more
than reading all the books
in the palace.
You're a wise person
so I don't need to blabber more.
But
I need to get ready to earn your traveling expenses.
I can't even earn it
can you do it?
I
Li Yihuan
consider the world my playground.
You know that?
Brother
you're not talking about going in here, are you?
Yes.
Watch my signals later, you copy?
Let's go.
Brother.
Come on, hands off the table.
Single or double? Single over here and double over there.
Hands off the table.
Single or double?
Decide now.
Please your bet now.
Get lost.
Don't gamble with your bad luck, ok?
Go away.
Now I know why I lose every time.
Turns out there is a beggar here. Go away.
Don't call me a beggar.
Let me tell you
my master is loaded.
Gold ingot?
Rich indeed.
Golden bracelet
All in.
Nice.
You have the guts
to play with me?
Ok
let's play.
Ok.
Brother.
Here we go.
We won!
It's mine now.
Take this, it's ours.
Again.
Ok.
Again.
Open it.
We won.
You're out of luck.
Brother
let's call it a day.
I'm killing it right now.
Brother.
Ok
then
last bet
I'm busy.
Last bet.
I'm all in this time.
Again.
Bet.
Yes.
All in.
Win it all or lose it all.
Right.
Ok.
It's alright, give it to me.
Win it all or lose it all.
Ok.
Right.
Here we go.
All sixes. Come on.
All sixes.
Shush.
All sixes for real.
I won all of your stuff.
What are you doing?
Mine isn't open yet.
Open it.
You open it now.
Come on
what are you looking at?
Wait for it.
Come on.
What ever it is.
Open it.
Quickly.
Open it.
Open it now.
Focus.
Nineteen points, how is it possible?
How...
Get your hands off. All mine.
Stop it.
Hands off.
How can three dices end up with nineteen points?
You're cheating.
Right, you must be cheating.
Hey
I didn't have one more dice.
It's my skills.
Don't blame me for your lack of talents.
I've seen no one like you.
He is cheating. It doesn't count.
He must be cheating.
It doesn't count, one more round.
Authorities are here to arrest gamblers!
Don't let him escape!
It's mine
all mine.
All rocks!
Hurry
let me see what you got.
We're rich!
Brother
we've earned a lot.
Fantastic.
We have enough money to hire a carriage
and eating.
Brother, you're the best!
Of course.
Or how can I be your Brother.
Give them to me.
I earned all these money.
It's none of your business.
Alright, then.
I owe you these
and I'll pay you back
ok?
Pay me back?
My interests are really high.
Are you wealthy enough?
Brother
don't loot a burning house.
Loot a burning house?
Nobody can beat you on this.
You took advantage
of the internal chaos of the Ming Empire
and occupied it all.
Just survived the war
the people wanted to live a stable live.
But what did you do?
Authorities occupied people's lands.
Local officials
rushed to create all kinds of barriers
and collect all kinds of taxes.
This is called
looting a burning house
and profiteering.
You!
Me what? Am I wrong?
I'm telling the truth.
Junior Long
this is the interest I want.
You must remember what you promised me.
Eliminate the upper classes' privileges.
Solve the deep-rooted problems.
Overhaul the bureaucracy.
So all can live a better life.
Ok
I promise you.
I'll pay this
interest for sure.
You swear?
I swear.
Deal.
Junior Long. What are you up to?
Hire a carriage and go back to the capital now.
Don't make more troubles.
We're here again.
I haven't been a freeloader in my whole life.
So let's
pay them for our last meal.
They are not easy with their small business.
You're afraid of losing face.
The people will suffer if the emperor doesn't care of losing face
Turning a blind eye on
people's complaints and discontents.
Don't worry.
This trip
has opened my mind for real.
Get lost.
Welcome
my guests.
Shopkeeper.
This is the money we owe you.
Are these enough?
You're too kind.
This is enough.
Never thought that we would come back, right?
I believed you.
You two are gentlemen
and will definitely come back.
I knew that. Based on my personality
I would never pay you
because of your slandering last time.
But
my little brother, also a gentleman
forced me to come back to pay you.
Right.
My lords
I'm not cheap
but our small business can't afford to lose money.
How about this
You two eat here, on the house
as an apology for my behavior last time.
Ok?
It's not necessary.
Ok, ok.
They got wine, and meat.
Brother, it's on the house.
No, you...
It's ok.
People got to eat.
After we're full we can start our journey.
In case we want something to eat
but couldn't find any.
The shopkeeper is being so generous.
He is right.
Please give me the honor to treat you two.
Waiter, hurry up
bring the guests upstairs
to the VIP dining room.
Ok.
This way please, to the VIP dining room.
Let's go.
Be ware of the stairs.
Slow down.
Ok, let's go.
After being hungry for two days
I can finally eat a proper meal.
Junior Long
now you know
why I enjoy eating this much.
Because
I was always hungry as a child
not knowing where
the next meal is.
I always
overfed myself
once and for all
so as not to be starved later.
I see.
Don't worry Brother
I will never let you get starved in the future.
Not only me
you need to ensure that all the people
will not be starved.
Ok, I'll try my best
to do this.
Brother
should we
should we hire a carriage and return to the capital now?
Yes.
We need to bring all these snacks
in case we're hungry.
Right
the drought here
is not as severe as that of Taiyuan
but it may be hard
to purchase food on the way.
Here have some more.
Head Constable Tie, it's them.
Shopkeeper, what's this all about?
We paid for our last meal.
And this meal is on the house
according to you.
It's just a meal
We can pay for it.
Why are you calling the authorities?
My lords
don't blame me for it.
You are too bold
coming to my restaurant even as the provincial governor
is searching for you in the province.
As the emperor, I didn't expect to be
chased by my own appointed official
like a stray dog.
Next one.
It's him.
Arrest him.
Stop it, Tie Weiguo.
You know me?
I don't know you in person
but I've heard of you.
You've been a Head Constable for over twenty years
during which you solved countless criminal cases
caught countless thieves and mobs
and was rewarded by the royal court for many times.
Last year you were injured on duty and lost your left hand.
The emperor specifically ordered
the best craftsmen in the palace
to make this retractable iron hand for you.
How did you know that my iron hand
is made thanks to the emperor's orders?
Do you know who I am?
Who are you?
You are the important criminal, Long San
wanted by the provincial governor.
Do you know why the provincial governor
wants us arrested?
Of course I do
you faked your identity as the Commissioner
forged the imperial edict
conspired with mobs in the Ox Ox horn Village
and robbed the authority's food and silver.
Tie Weiguo, you misunderstood us.
The case on the arrest warrant is more complicated than you think.
I'm the real Commissioner.
The emperor secretly ordered
me to work here in Shanxi.
Work?
I've covered countless cases
with many criminals denying their charges.
But I've never seen anyone
resisting so desperately like you.
The provincial governor's office has convicted you of the crime
and issued an arrest warrant for you.
And you're still lying here.
Listen to me.
If you have anything to say
say it to the authority after I take you in.
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