You.
You hate me that much?
I don't hate you.
I...
If you don't hate me,
then why do you keep avoiding me?
I don't want to force you to be with me,
I just want to silently stay by your side and protect you.
Lan Qing Xuan.
Recently, so many things happened in Dan Qing Ge,
but you can still sit here and fish?
Yes.
So many things happened,
but in contrast, I feel more peaceful now.
Isn't it strange?
Brother Lu, come here, fish with me.
I'll invite you to eat fish.
Fine.
Dried fish?
I thought you'd give me fresh fish.
I'm an alchemist.
Even though I don't reject meat and fish,
I can't fish and eat them by myself.
This hook has no bait.
The sinker has no bead.
What can you do by throwing it in the water?
Feel the sound at the bottom of the lake.
The sound at the bottom?
I understand my master,
he devoted his life to alchemy.
To chase after the "eternal life",
he took in people, taught them things,
walked on the wrong path.
Because of making potions, he lost his life.
Even though my Dan Qing Ge doesn't participate in the court's business,
but about the pattern in the court,
we basically know a bit.
If I'm not wrong,
his and my junior brother's deaths
are related to the Yan family.
After a few days,
The Imperial Court of Justice will send someone over to investigate that.
I advise you this,
don't tell these things to other people,
and don't wade into this dirty puddle, either.
Brother Lu.
I have a request, which might not be very reasonable,
but still, I hope you will agree.
Tell me.
Dan Qing Ge
has suffered a bad reputation because of Yuan Ming.
but it's fine.
Dan Qing Ge,
let me replace its current name with a new one that reflects its true nature.
I'd rather be a fish in the bottom of the lake
to help Lu brother deal with this.
Lan Qing Xuan.
You have so much faith in yourself.
To deal with the Yan party,
I have to be so.
The magnates of the court,
including the common people,
know that our Lu family
is close to the Yan family.
Lan Qing Xuan, what do you mean by saying that?
Do you want to disunite us?
Lu and Yan, the two families have a good relationship.
It seems to be so on the outside,
but on the inside, it's like this lake.
The undercurrent is surging.
Brother Lu,
I am truthful to you,
I consider you a brother.
Why do you have to do that to me?
Taping a sheet of paper on the window.
The Yan party's network in the court
is like twisted roots and gnarled branches.
if we want to upset their resources,
we have to make careful plans.
His Majesty really trusts the Yan Master.
As long as he has the Emperor's favor,
then,
no one can overthrow him.
But brother Lu, please don't forget,
His Majesty is currently more respectful with Taoism than ever.
If you and I unite,
I may even become
your best ally.
You want to come to the court
to gain His Majesty's trust?
If I'm frequently by His Majesty's side,
I can be your eyes and ears inside the court.
Facing with the Yan family,
I can't even guarantee my safety,
let alone yours.
Currently, I have no parents
and no cares.
Even if I die,
I have no regret.
Lan Qing Xuan.
Why do you insist on
putting yourself in danger like that?
The current situation
is chaotic.
Every righteous person wants to wipe out wickedness,
and accomplishes great achievements.
There are some
complicated problems.
His Majesty is naturally suspicious.
We have to find a good opportunity.
Your Majesty,
Lu Qian Shi has investigated the case of
the Dan Qing Ge offering poisonous elixirs.
According to the reports,
the elixirs made by the Great Master Yuan Ming
is not poisonous,
but it was the greedy student
who secretly swapped the elixirs,
resulting in His Majesty's injuries.
For now, Lu Qian Shi has arrested the culprit
and he has confessed everything.
Chancellor Lu, you and your son have been working hard.
Immediately informed Chancellor Xu,
the elixirs case is closed.
Tell him
to lift the ban.
Tomorrow, come to Yang Xin palace
to be on duty.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty,
I still have another matter.
Tell me.
Your Majesty's health
is the core of this country.
I plead with you
to let me
test the medicine from now on,
to avoid any unfortunate incident.
You're very considerate,
it is
very appreciated.
I approve.
Give it to the Yan Master.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Aunt Lin.
Uncle.
This time, I will follow Sir Lu to Hangzhou,
I won't come back to Yangzhou.
Alright.
I'd like to ask you to give this letter
to Da Yang when you return to the station.
Then you must be careful on your way.
Yuan Da Xia.
Why didn't you tell me that
you wouldn't come back to Yangzhou?
Now you know, it's not too late.
If you go to Hangzhou,
I will come with you.
I will follow you wherever you go.
I want to become your shadow,
follow you everywhere as the shadow follows the body.
Young Master Xie.
Don't you have any serious matters to take care of?
Follow Yuan Jin Xia is a serious matter.
You are mad.
You mustn't follow me.
Xiao Lan, we're leaving.
Take care.
Miss Yuan.
Happiness,
sometimes you have to hold on tight.
Ah what?
You truly don't get it or are you pretending?
What does that mean?
I don't get it.
Stop beating around the bush.
Never mind.
Two wood logs.
So that's me meddling in your business.
Sir Lu.
We'll meet again.
Father.
I heard that today,
you tested the medicine in place of His Majesty?
The news was spread so fast.
Father.
Why did the Emperor suddenly want you to test the medicine?
His Majesty didn't tell me to,
I asked to do it.
Why?
The doctors in the palace can do it,
why do you have to involve yourself?
There are three reasons.
One.
As an official,
I should assist the Emperor in resolving troubles.
It's an official's responsibility.
Two.
It's to reinforce the Yan family's foundation.
Three.
The medicine offered to His Majesty is all good medicine.
Why don't I use it?
Alright, alright.
As long as you're happy.
But,
I have to remind you this.
Don't harm yourself
by drinking these,
or it will be too late to regret.
On the court today,
Lu Ting had reported the Yuan Ming's case,
he didn't mention our Yan family.
Inside,
I released a sigh of relief.
This time, we didn't overthrow Xu Jing.
How regrettable it is.
There is still time.
That alchemist is dead anyway.
Lu Ting has nothing that can be held against us.
We also don't need to worry about Xu Jing anymore.
Son,
about how we should treat Xu Jing,
have you thought about it?
After this,
I'm worried that Xu Jing might put on more vigilance.
We need to be more cautious.
His Majesty is suspicious,
even if he trusts our Yan family,
but I'm afraid that
he might become suspicious after this.
I think we should
isolate him.
After arriving at the capital,
we should find an inn to rest.
This is the Zhezhi's Governor-general - Wu Shou Xu's territory.
As officers,
it's not very convenient for us to investigate.
Cen Fu.
Prepare
some civilian clothes for us.
Yes, sir.
Give me male clothes.
If we are not acting as officers,
then a woman like me
going with men like you
is also not very convenient.
Wear mine.
Thank you.
Hangzhou.
They say that above there's heaven, on earth there are Suzhou and Hangzhou.
Sir, look,
it's true that the skin of every woman here
is all soft like that.
Bailiff Yuan.
This time, we are not here
to enjoy people's beauty.
Restrain yourself a bit.
Jin Xia.
Just ignore him,
he controls too much.
You can do whatever you like.
Even if the sky falls down, I will hold it up for you.
Hold your head!
Sir.
Hold my head?
Then I have to squat.
Jin Xia.
Alchemist Lan.
Great Master.
You two are looking for Miss Yuan
and Young Master Xie, aren't you?
Yes.
That's right.
You two are late.
They left a while ago.
According to their journey,
they must be close to Hangzhou now.
Hangzhou?
The Dan Qing Ge's case is finished,
they should come back to Yangzhou
and gather with us.
Why would they go to Hangzhou?
I'm not sure about that.
But if you are in a hurry,
Dan Qing Ge is not very far from Hangzhou.
If you start now,
you might catch up with them in two days.
Thank you.
Thank you, Great Master.
You have to keep following me?
We are going the same way.
Just think of me as invisible.
Then you won't see me anymore. Let's go.
Do you think I'm blind?
Such a huge person like that, can I not see you?
Then...
How about you leave first, and an hour later,
I will start?
That way, we can lengthen our distance,
you won't need to see me anymore.
Suit yourself.
It's time.
So handsome.
Why didn't I notice before
that Sir is so handsome?
Jin Xia.
Lu Yi can't even smile,
what is good-looking about him?
Look at me.
Move aside.
Sir.
Dressed like that, you look truly
handsome and imposing.
You walk outside like this,
seeing you, the women in Hangzhou
won't be able to look away.
What are you huffing at?
Sir, everything I said is my honest words.
Bailiff Yuan's honest words,
I hear them frequently.
If we are not going to the tavern for officers,
then in order not to reveal ourselves,
don't call me "Sir".
Yes.
Lu Shi San.
Brother Lu, brother Lu.
I heard that Hangzhou is very bustle.
Let's go and see.
If we're already here,
then we should go and see.
Brother Yuan.
Please.
Brother Lu.
Please.
Tell me, what are they wearing on their head?
The one on my head is prettier.
It's pretty.
Sir, try one.
Come one, buy one.
Buy one.
Childe.
Buy one.
What is this called?
Hairpin.
I have never heard about it in the capital.
It's from the Song dynasty,
it's for celebrations.
It's quite popular in the South.
But it's the middle of summer now,
New Year festival is still far away.
You must not know this.
Our Hangzhou is
always bustle.
Everything here,
every day is New Year festival.
Sir...
Brother Lu, you wear one, too.
No need.
Let me wear it.
Look.
This fish and that bird,
you can tell they're a pair with a glance,
because they're made from the same paper.
Fish?
A fish.
It's not a normal fish.
It's a flying fish
called Kun.
It seems to me that since we came to Yangzhou,
we have gone to heaven and earth.
If it's possible,
I also want to be a flying fish.
You have sharp eyes.
You do know quite a lot.
Of course.
It looks quite good on you.
I'm a handsome young man.
Didn't you say that it's a gift for me?
I won't give it to you.
That's mine.
- I already wore it. | - Let me put it on.
Give it back.
That Lu guy, give it back.
Xie Xiao, Xie Xiao.
This one fits you.
Here, let me put it on for you.
A man like me
looks good with a white rabbit?
It looks good, believe me.
Really.
Then fine.
Then I'll take this.
Cen Fu.
I'm telling you to choose one,
then put it on.
Sir, I really don't need it.
That's right.
Take one.
It's fun.
Here.
Thank you.
Put it on.
Buy hairpin.
Let's go.
Hairpin.
My lady.
We should return early later.
If the Master and Mistress know that
we sneaked out,
they will scold us.
I rarely get to go outside,
stop making a fuss about nothing.
Let's go over there.
Little Miss.
Where are you going?
Where do you thugs come from?
Stay away from my lady.
I'm talking to your lady,
move aside.
Yuan Yang, stop talking to them, let's go.
Stop them, don't go.
Your maid's name is
Yuan Yang?
What a nice name.
What about
your name?
What do you want?
I don't want anything.
Ten miles of spring wind,
I just want to enjoy it with you.
Come on.
Shameless.
In broad daylight,
you want to bully a lady?
Look around, on this street,
many people are visiting prostitutes .
I just want to see
who dares meddle today.
How dare you?
Do you know who is standing in front of you?
I know.
A beauty.
Don't be hasty.
These brothers of mine
like mean ladies.
We will play with you later.
Come here.
Let go of me.
You go with me.
Let me go.
- Yuan Yang! | - My lady!
Help me!
Let us go.
Brother Lu, look.
They are looking at us.
I told you.
Dressed like this, you will attract woman's attention.
Brother Yuan,
we're the same.
Let's go.
- Let's go over there. | - What do you want to do?
Let me go.
Let go.
Let me go.
What is that?
What are you doing?
My lady!
Let me go.
Let go.
Let's go, brothers.
Where are you running?
I haven't beaten you enough.
Please spare me, sir.
I failed to recognize your eminence.
Please let me go.
Come, apologize to that lady.
Miss, I was wrong.
Please tell the heroes to forgive me.
Please forgive me.
I was wrong.
I won't do it again.
I was wrong.
Go.
Childe.
My lady.
Are you alright?
I'm fine.
I behaved rudely.
I hope you won't be angry.
Min Er,
thank you for helping us.
You're welcome.
Brother Lu.
Big brother.
Big brother?
Little sister.
My greetings to Lady Min.
She's your cousin?
Big brother.
Do you know each other?
They're my friends.
This time,
we come to Hangzhou for a trip.
They both practice martial arts.
Don't be scared.
What are you saying?
Childe Yuan has saved me,
I cannot be grateful enough.
That's right, big brother.
Last year,
father brought back Jade powder and Rose syrup,
he said that you specially prepare them.
I haven't had the chance to
thank you.
You don't need to be so polite.
I didn't expect that brother Lu has a cousin,
and she's also so beautiful.
So unexpected.
Of course.
My lady
is the daughter of his mother's eldest brother.
What she means is
his uncle is this lady's father.
I know.
Big brother.
When did you come here?
Why didn't you tell us?
You should have let us welcome you.
We've just arrived.
I don't want to bother uncle.
You and your maid go out alone,
I think uncle and aunt must be worried.
You should go home.
Big brother, you know that
I rarely get to go out.
Sneaking out for fresh air is so hard.
How about this?
You take me home,
my parents will be happy to see you.
With you there,
they won't scold me.
Little sister.
You're too mischievous.
What should I call you two?
Yuan Jin Xia.
My honor.
Xie Xiao.
Childe Yuan.
She's truly your cousin.
Let's go back to the mansion with me.
About what happened today,
I have to thank you.
There's no need.
You're brother Lu's cousin,
if I hadn't acted,
then brother Lu would have done it anyway.
Right, brother Lu?
Let's go, childe Yuan.
Big brother, let's go.
Please.
Master, Mistress.
Our lady is back.
Father.
Mother.
Big brother, they're back.
You're back.
Yi Er.
Uncle.
Aunt.
Yi Er.
Come, sit down.
Now, sit down.
Come.
Mother, please sit down.
Yi Er.
I heard Yuan Yang said that
a young hero had saved our daughter.
Father.
It's childe Yuan.
You're truly a young hero.
You saved our daughter,
you're the savior of our Chun Yu family.
Yuan Yang.
Get me one hundred gold taels.
I want to show my gratitude
to our savior.
Yes, Master.
I'm rich.
Uncle.
You don't need to be so polite to brother Yuan.
He has lived a vagabond life
and has helped people
many times.
He's never cared about money.
If you want to reward him with gold,
it will be a little inappropriate.
It's appropriate.
Yeah, yeah.
Brother Lu is right.
It was just a little effort. Don't mention it.
You don't need to be so polite.
My gold.
Jin Xia, what's wrong?
Are you uncomfortable?
My heart hurts.
Childe Yuan.
What's wrong?
I will tell Yuan Yang to get a doctor.
No need, no need.
Miss Chun Yu, there's no need.
I'm fine, I'm fine.
You really don't need one?
No, no.
There's no need for a doctor.
It's an old disease,
it will be fine in a while.
You're truly my enemy.
Father.
Mother.
Big brother and his friends are
staying in an inn.
He said he didn't want to bother us.
Yi Er.
That's wrong of you.
I rarely see you.
Why are you staying outside?
You aunt has asked you,
besides, we haven't met for a long time.
Stay in our mansion for a few days.
Uncle.
Aunt.
You don't have to be bothered.
It's not a bother.
Just stay here.
You have to show your respect for your aunt.
Big brother.
Stop refusing.
I haven't heard your stories
about the capital for a while.
Stay here, please.
If that's so,
then I can only agree.
Alright.
I will take you to the horse field tomorrow.
The Emperor has expanded the horse fields
for the military.
Your father helps me build relationships in the court.
Our horse field is quite large.
You're too modest.
It's you who nurtures good horses.
My father only helps the court
choose a suitable government commerce.
Yi Er.
This year, you
must be 22.
Yes.
Yi Er.
Haven't you decide
your marriage?
Aunt.
I'm not in a rush.
How can you not be?
Start a family and a career
Family first, and then a career.
This, I have to urge you in place of your father.
Are your brothers here
all married?
- Yes. | - Not yet.
But...
about choosing a woman for the Lu family,
you have to be mindful.
In the future,
I will help you pay attention.
Miss Chun Yu.
I told a servant to stew snow fungus with lotus seeds for midnight snacks.
I think childe Yuan will like it,
so I bring it here.
It's late,
how I can bother you to bring this here yourself?
Don't be so polite, childe Yuan.
This stew,
I have told Yuan Yang to bring it to the other guests.
I thought that
childe Yuan was my savior,
I couldn't be a poor host,
so I brought it here.
You've been so considerate,
if I refuse,
then it will be unreasonable.
Thank you.
Please sit down.
It was still hot, please drink it.
The sweetness of lotus,
it's hot, but not bitter.
This stew
is good for your lungs.
Very nutritious.
The seeds are soft,
the fungus is smooth.
Very delicious.
If you like it,
then eat it more.
There's still more in the kitchen.
Thank you, Miss Chun Yu.
Just call me...
Min Er.
That's right.
You and Sir...
You and brother Lu,
did you grow up together?
You can say that,
but you also can't.
We met frequently when we're young.
I remember that uncle
used to take aunt and big brother here to visit us.
It's just that
since aunt passed away,
they don't visit much.
The last time I saw big brother
was three years ago.
So that's the story.
That's right.
I saw that your parents treated brother Lu
very well.
They might want him to be even closer.
I don't want to hide it from you.
My mother
really wants to marry me to big brother.
Childe Yuan.
I startled Miss Min Er.
What I want to say is that
I'm happy for Miss Min Er.
Brother Lu is very talented,
and you are gentle,
you make a lovely couple.
No, no.
Please don't misunderstand.
Even though
a daughter's marriage
is decided by the parents,
but,
my parents love me very much,
they will listen to me.
Then what do you want?
I
already like someone else.
That person is not big brother.
Is that so?
Then,
I hope Miss Chun Yu's wish
will come true.
Love will find a way.
Thank you, childe Yuan.
My lady.
I think that childe Yuan
must have feelings for you.
Don't worry.
The most important matter in my lady's life
will be successful.
If
both people
are in love,
then you just need a push from someone,
and everything will be completed.
Have a safe trip.
Ling Er,
you've been working hard.
Have water.
Be careful, it's hot.
Waiter,
my liquor, hurry up.
Coming.
Your liquor.
Waiter.
Mister.
Please sit here.
Come on, sit down.
Please have a cup of tea.
Here's yours.
You must be tired.
Please drink.
Tea is coming.
Alright.
Brother Yang.
Ling Er.
You're Ling Er.
Brother Yang.
Is it really you?
Yes.
I almost didn't recognize you.
You're still alive.
That's good.
You have changed quite a lot.
I can barely
recognize you.
Yeah.
After so many years,
so many things happened,
I'm no longer like before.
This is?
Hello, hello.
I'm Ling Er's senior brother, Lu Da Jian.
- Hello. | - Hello.
Brother.
I want to talk to brother Yang for a bit.
Can you wait for me here?
Talk privately?
Alright, alright.
You two can go.
Let's go.
Alright.
Ling Er.
Be careful.
That year,
I heard that you took a risk and tried to assassinate Yan Shi Fan.
Everyone said that you were dead.
No.
I didn't die.
My senior brother saved me.
That year, I went to the capital to find you.
I heard that you were put in jail,
there's no way you're alive.
How did you escape?
Luck.
Even though I could keep my life
and escape,
I broke a leg.
Your leg?
It's healed.
Now,
I'm the head bailiff in the Imperial Police Department.
Even though I'm not highly valued,
I can give a little for the sake of the whole.
Compared to Yang Li's will before,
it as different as heaven and earth.
Right, brother Yang.
Do you have a son named Yang Yue?
You met Yang Yue?
It was a coincidence.
I met Yang Yue and Jin Xia.
They could meet you.
I even ate the cake that Yang Yue made.
He mentioned your name.
At that time, I was wondering
if it was you.
The world is wide,
there are so many people,
but we still met each other.
This fate
is truly not easy.
Yes.
Remember when we first met,
I was so young,
I used to beg to go play with you.
My sister wanted to keep an eye on me,
so she usually hung out with us.
I remember
you always carried a pouch
which you really loved.
The needlework on that bag
looked like my sister's.
I remember that
you two at that time
had already loved each other.
I just didn't understand.
How regrettable.
I don't know who had meddled in,
made my sister marry Xia Zhang Qing.
That year,
I was an Imperial Guard,
changed my name to Yang Cheng Wan.
Originally, I wanted to
be an Imperial Guard
to protect your sister.
In the end,
I still couldn't protect her.
That night,
I quickly went to the Xia mansion.
The Emperor's edict
was still one step faster.
Complying with the Mandate of Heaven,
the Emperor says his order,
Xia Ran gave his personal recommendation,
did not care for the country's safety,
the people's lives,
resulting in the Bei Lu
invading our land.
Xia Ran
is stripped of his position,
put in jail.
Written by the Emperor.
I
received the edict.
Master.
Go.
- Father. | - Master.
Father.
- Father. | - Master.
Father.
Kill them.
Father.
Master.
Mother, be careful.
Mother, mother.
Don't.
Go.
Brother Yang.
Leave.
Ignore me.
I will drag you into this.
Go.
Xiao He.
I can't.
I will save you.
- Let's go. | - Brother Yang.
Give my daughter to Ling Er.
Leave now.
- Xiao He. | - Don't care about me.
- Xiao He. | - Stand there.
Xiao He.
A little too slow.
Xiao He told me to give her daughter to you.
However,
I was arrested immediately,
put in jail.
So you were arrested because you tried to save my sister.
At the time,
I and my senior brother ran from Yao Wang Gu to the capital,
we saw the horrific state of the Xia family.
At that time,
my Lin family was involved,
my house was confiscated.
I intended to take revenge on the Yan family.
I was going to risk my life to kill Yan Shi Fan,
but my senior brother stopped me,
and saved me.
Or else,
there wouldn't be a Yan Shi Fan in this world,
or a Lin Ling, either.
Wait a minute.
Why did you turn away when you saw me?
You...
didn't you not want to see me?
But you don't need to avoid me so hastily.
I was afraid that you
truly hated me.
So I...
If you are looking for Miss Yuan,
and I'm looking for Xie Xiao,
then let's go together.
Alright.
I...
Let me.
Leaving the Maple Col,
what are you going to do?
I don't know.
I met Jin Xia a few days ago.
I always have this unnamed worry in my head.
Brother Yang.
Do you know where my sister's child
is right now?
Is she alive?
After getting out of jail,
I have been
looking ever since.
That year,
your sister told the maid to take her to see the festive lantern.
But no one expected that
the Xia family was killed that night.
The maid that took the child
also disappeared.
After investigating,
I found out that the child was taken
by a trafficker to Jiangnan.
However,
that trafficker, because of himself,
had left the child on the way.
You mean
that child is alive?
Then where is she now?