01x21 - Episode 21

[bunniefuu]

[Baxia Manor]

Don't hurt my mother...

Don't hurt my mother...

Don't hurt my mother...

Don't...

Don't...

Give me the food box.

Yes.

Wait for me at the door.

Yes.

Don't...

hurt...

my mother...

Don't be afraid, Little Young Master.

I brought you something to eat.

Hurt...

Your mother is fine.

Don't worry.

Eat up.

Don't hurt my mother...

Hurt my mother...

Don't...

Little Young Master,

You haven't eaten or drunk

much for days.

If this keeps up,

your health will suffer.

Don't hurt my mother...

Don't...

Little Young Master,

if you don't eat,

how will you have the strength
to protect your mother?

Slow down! There is more.

My Little Young Master!

You mustn't do this!

You mustn't do this!

That's ink!

You can't eat it! You can't eat it!

Don't eat it. Don't eat it.

What should I do now?

The k*lling of a maid

made him sick with fear?

Have you forgotten, Nanny?

When I was his age,

I survived the fire in the Eastern Palace.

The Little Young Master
grew up without you around,

so he didn't inherit your courage.

Even the slightest trouble

is enough to fill him with fear.

I fear that if this goes on,

something bad might happen to him.

So?

So, with all respect,

I want to find a playmate
for the Little Young Master,

hoping it might improve his condition.

Who do you want?

I heard from Xun that

Her Ladyship was close to the Fan family
in Lin'an Town.

They had a deep bond.

The Fan family's youngest daughter
happens to be here.

Perhaps...

Since you've already decided,

just go ask Yuanqing for her.

Yes.

Don't be afraid, little girl.

I'm taking you to meet someone.

Little Young Master,

please pause and take a rest.

Little Young Master,
look who I brought here.

Yu Bao'er.

Yu Bao'er.

Here.

Alright, Bao'er.

I know you want to cry.

Don't cry.

I'm here to protect you.

It's alright, Bao'er.

I will protect you.

This is for you.

If you are ever in danger,

just blow on this,

and someone will come to protect you.

R-Really?

Really.

Once, I fell into a well,

and I screamed until I was hoarse.

When Father found me,

I couldn't even speak.

So Father made me this bamboo whistle.

If you blow it,

someone will come to protect you.

It really works.

Le-Let me tell you.

These past few days...

And then...

he took...

a stick this big

and hit her with it.

She was bleeding.

I didn't even dare to look at it.

[Pursuit of Jade]

[Episode 21]

Everyone, gather around!

Come out! Come out!

Gather around!

Come out!

Come out! Get up!

-Get up.
-Let's go.

Gather around!

Get up and gather around!

Hurry up!

-Gather around.
-Take one each.

-Let's go.
-Come out and work.

Grab your tools.

Go now!

Everyone take one.

Hurry up!

Come out quickly. It's time
to quarry rocks and build the road.

Young lady.

Gather around first!

Hurry up.

Until your identity is verified,

you may not leave without permission.

Since you are a law-abiding citizen,

you should obey the laws.

I have had someone
deliver a letter to Jizhou.

You can leave
only after your identity is verified.

In the meantime,

go quarry some rocks
and build the road to earn your keep.

Hurry up!

Gather around!

-Hurry up.
-Come here.

Hurry up. Get up now.

Here. Get to work.

Go now.

Go now.

Come out, you all.

Give it to me.

Come on.

Stop sleeping. Hurry up.

One for each.

Hurry up.

Come out, you all.

Gather around!

Do you have your tools?

Listen up, everyone.

Pair up

and go to the back mountain
to dig for stones.

Men need to fill 10 large baskets.

Women need to fill 15 small baskets.

That will earn you one meal.

Stonemason Zhang, let's be partners today.

Mrs. Li, let's be partners today.

Sure.

This new girl

is so skinny.

She obviously can't work.

We can't partner with her.

Find someone young and strong.

Sir,

let's partner up.

Follow me and you'll have food.

Let's pair up.

Let's pair up later.

If you partner with this old man,

we can go easy on you.



That's a bargain.

Let me carry that for you.

Even though I'm old,

I still have my pride.

How could I let a woman help me?

I can dig 10 baskets by myself.

Young lady,

that Old Tao

is very weird.

He talks pedantically all day long.

No one understands him.

Just ignore him.

Set off!

Move!

Sir, let me help you.

Hurry up!

This new girl is nice.

Then I'll carry the hoe for you.

Hurry up!

Go now! Time to work!

Time to work! Go!

Alright, this basket is full.

Help me lift it.

Here.

Be careful.

Be careful!

Sir.

Judging by your speed,

you haven't eaten for days, have you?

Let me help you.

I can do it myself!

Get out of the way!

Come here!

Everyone, be careful!

Young lady,

how are you so strong?

You sound like a scholar.

Why are you moving rocks here?

I was looking for my disciple
at the border.

Unexpectedly, I was caught
in a heavy rainstorm overnight

and couldn't continue my journey.

Then I was caught here by soldiers.

It must have been Wei Yigui
who blocked the way.

That fatherless b*stard!

Who is Wei Yigui?

The Prime Minister, Wei Yan!

Stop watching.

Get to work!

Can I ask you another question?

Go ahead.

What does "fatherless b*stard" mean?

You never went to school, huh?

Just a little.

Not much.

Then why should I teach you?

Forget it then.

You...

Nothing can be accomplished without rules.

Get in line!

Old man, don't get in the way.

We need to eat

so we can work.

You're so old.

You have no strength to work.

Go home and rest.

You...

You rude brat!

You utterly deranged canine!

Deranged?

You dared call me a dog?

So you do understand human language?

Bravo!

-Well done!
-Well done!

This girl is strong.

He deserves it.

You little girl.

You want to fight?

Who's causing trouble?

He is. He cut in line.

Sun Zhuangzhuang?

You are such a giant.

Why are you cutting in line?

Get to the back!

Well done.

Move!

Everyone, line up.

Here.

Why are you looking at me?

Is there a bun on my face?

You are a learned man.

Why are you doing this rough work?

Don't you feel it's unfair
to eat coarse food?

You're the only one in the whole camp
with some taste.

When I just arrived in Jizhou,

I heard that brat disappeared again.

I wanted to go to Chongzhou to find him.

But I didn't expect

to leave the tiger's den

only to enter the wolf's lair.

Who's that brat?

Your son?

Half a son, I suppose.

Your son-in-law.

You uneducated

and ignorant young girl.

It's my disciple.

My former husband

was also half a scholar.

It's a pity he hadn't taught me to read

before he left.

It's a pity that you're a widow
at such a young age.

My condolences.

My condolences.

I'm not a widow.

He went to the b*ttlefield.

His martial arts are excellent.

You made it sound like he was dead.

I guess he's not dead.

It's cold in early spring.

Be careful not to catch a cold.

Put this on.

No need.

I've been stuck in this hellhole
for 2 months without a woman.

It's the first time I've seen

such a pretty young lady.

Don't pair up with this old geezer.

Team up with us.

We guarantee you'll eat and drink well.

Yeah.

Nonsense!

You lecherous scoundrels!

Although I am old,

I won't allow you to be so impudent!

Don't you dare come close!

Get lost!

Get out of the way! Stop making a fuss!

Raising a stick at me?

I've seen many rascals,

but never ones
who bully an old man like you guys.

Shameless.

There are no soldiers here.

I'll cr*pple this old man.
Do you believe me?

Try me!

Try you?

-See if I dare!
-I look prettier!

Jin.

It's first come, first served.

I spotted her first.

Don't fight me for her.

Don't be ungrateful.

I am trying to save your life.

I don't want to collect your corpse.

Do you understand?

Right, Mrs. Fan?

Mr. Jin!

Wait, you...

You dare bully Mrs. Fan?

Beat him!

Beat him!

Beat him!

Beat!

Don't fight!

Who's making trouble there?

You guys, come with me!

Take them all to the front lines.

Stop crying! Move!

-Let's go!
-Let's go!

Don't run!

You forgot...

We forgot the old man!

Be careful.

Don't run!

Don't shake my old bones

to pieces.

Hurry!

We'll come find you tonight.

Listen for the cat's meow.

[Women's Quarters No. 3]

-Let's go.
-Let's go.

It's about to rain. Where are we going?

It's fine. Follow me.

Someone's coming!

The fire! The fire!

Alright.

They've gone.

Light it up.

How is this place?

We'll meet here to talk from now on.

There's a reason for your success,

bro.

What is this good stuff?

There's so much of it.

Isn't...

Isn't this my mother's?

What?

Why is it here?

This is my sister's.

This is...

the birthday gift I gave her.

She treasures it very much.

She carries it with her all day

and uses it all the time.

Why is it here?

Yeah.

Changyu.

A great calamity occurred...

And Lin'an was massacred by bandits.

Constable Wang,

Mrs. Yin from the noodle stall,

Chef Li,

the staff at Yixiang Restaurant,

Granny Kang,

and the neighbors in Xigu Lane—

half the people of Lin'an...

are dead.

What about my sister?

She's fine.

She hurt her leg while escaping.

She's bedridden for now.

The doctor said she'll lose her right leg.

She asked me to tell you

that she's waiting for you at home,

hoping for your safe return.

Well... Then...

Wh-What about my mother?

Is she...

Tell me. What happened to my mother?

Your mother...

She was paralyzed with fear

and didn't make it.

Before she passed,
she asked me to tell you

that no matter how hard life gets,

you must live on.

Mother!

Brother...

What about my grandma?

Grandma Jin is still alive.

But...

while escaping,

she hit her head.

She doesn't remember anyone.

Mrs. Zhao is still alive.

I... got separated from Changning.

I looked for her for 2 months,

but I couldn't find her.

Who did this?

Bandits from Qingfeng Stronghold.

I k*lled their Second Master.

But the mastermind behind the scene
is likely still alive.

Sui Yuanqing,
the heir apparent of Lord Changxin.

Sui Yuanqing?

Whether he's an heir apparent or not,

I'll flay him alive right now!

-Tell me where he is!
-Of course we'll flay him alive!

But not now!

We have another mission—

to bring the survivors of Lin'an back home

so they can live well.

But...

Lin'an is destroyed.

Where can we return to?

My father's dying wish

was for me to take good care of my mother.

Now that my mother is gone,

where... where can I go back to?

Mrs. Zhao is still alive.

And the rest of

the people of Lin'an are also alive.

As long as we are alive,

Lin'an is still alive.

Don't lose hope.

Remember this.

Let's take our revenge first,

then return to Lin'an.

Yes.

Right!

The Marquis of Wu'an has led troops
to destroy Qingfeng Stronghold,

so justice can be considered served
for Lin'an Town.

I swore an oath

to bring Changning

and all of you

back safely—

not a single one left.

As for revenge,

we need to plan carefully.

Understood.

Fellow folks of Lin'an,

rest in peace.

Mother,

rest in peace.

Rest in peace.

Don't be afraid.

It's me.

Sir, why are you here?

I found a quiet spot upstairs

to do some reading.

I didn't expect to find you here.

Did we disturb you?

No.

You were sleeping soundly just now.

Your sister is still missing,

your village was burned down,

and you are trapped here,

yet you can still sleep so soundly.

You really are a naive and fearless girl.

My parents told me when they were alive

that even if the sky falls,

there's always someone taller
to hold it up.

No matter what happens,

we should eat well,

sleep well,

and live well in the moment.

Focus on oneself
and ignore worldly affairs?

Your parents lacked education,

but they possessed great wisdom.

Do those brats

get along with you?

He started out bullying my family,

but I beat some sense into him.

Now,

we're like family.

Beat some sense into him?

You really are just like
my bratty disciple.

Stubborn and proud.

If you didn't have a husband,

you two could give it a try.

Old man,

don't play matchmaker blindly.

My Yan Zheng

is both capable and smart.

Although he pulls a long face sometimes,

I just like him.

My disciple isn't bad either.

He is well-versed
in both civil and military affairs,

and values friendship and loyalty.

He was hostile in his youth,

so I gave him the courtesy name Jiuheng,

just to temper him,

reminding him to think 9 times
before acting.

He hasn't let me down
these past few years.

Although he made his name at a young age,

he is as composed
as an experienced general.

Most importantly,

he is handsome

and has a flawless appearance.

If we're comparing looks,

my Yan Zheng is the best in the world.

Why do I keep feeling

that they are talking about
the same person?

I mean Changyu's matrilocal husband

Changyu's matrilocal husband

and that Old Tao's disciple.

This is none of your business.

Just go to sleep.

Go to sleep.

So he's a matrilocal husband?

What a pity for my disciple.

Let him remain a bachelor for now.

Yan Zheng.

When you sneeze,

it means someone is thinking of you.

I wonder which young lady

is missing you this time.

You're too noisy. Go away.

Who was the first to see the moon
over the river?

When did the first light of the moon...

fall on humanity?

My Lady.

I am no lady.

I'm just a maid
who was sent to his bed by you.

Although I used you,

I bear you no ill will.

You don't need to treat me as an enemy.

We can cooperate.

Get out.

Miss Yu,
you'd better consider yourself the lady.

Only then
will the Little Young Master survive

and have a future.

Bring him in.

Mother.

Bao'er?

Mother!

Fairy Sister.

Changning.

Why are you helping me?

What do you want?

Helping you is helping Great Yin.

I will keep the Little Young Master safe

and preserve the bloodline of Great Yin.

I hope the Young Master
and Little Young Master

will both be safe and sound.

Where are you?

In front of you.

Here.

Behind you.

Here?

-Behind you.
-Behind you.

I'm here!

-Behind you.
-Here!

Where?

Here?

On your right.

Here!

I'm here!

Where are you?

Behind you!

Watch out.

No, no, no.

Where are you?

I'm here!

Over here!

Here!

Here!

I'm here!

You are really good at hiding.

Where are you?

Here!

-Be careful, Your Lady.
-Where are you?

Is this what you call

a family reunion?

Look.

They are so happy now.

Here!

I heard your footsteps.

I'm here!

Someday,

I will be like you,

with a beloved woman and child

always by my side.

That day will come.

Got you!

-Mother!
-Fairy Sister!

Later,

let's play a game of deception, okay?

This game is called "Never Want to Leave."

We'll eat, drink, and play well,

and laugh as happily as we can,

making them believe
we'll never run away again.

When they let their guard down,

I'll take you away.

Got it?

Come on, let's go play this game.

Come on.

Say hello.

Have a big smile.

The happier you smile,
the sooner you can see your sister.

I haven't felt like this

in a very long time.

You're acting it wrong.

Next,

you should throw this jade pendant

at my face

and say it's a reward.

It's been 7 years.

Have you been with other men?

Only you.

Liar.

Help!

Fire!

Fire!

Help!

Help!

Hey!

Wake up! Wake up!

Why do I get into such trouble
as soon as I arrive?

Don't die here!

Luckily, you woke up.

I guess I did a good deed.

I hope Bodhisattva blesses me
to return home soon.

And you.

Since you're not dead,

live a good life from now on.

I'm leaving.

It's you?

It's a reward.

All these years,

have you ever thought of me

in the middle of the night?

Yes.

In my nightmares.

Better than never.

The Heir Apparent has ordered

to take this woman away.

Anyone who disobeys

will be beheaded.

No one can take her

without the Young Master's order.

How dare you!

Try me.

What's going on?

Who started it?

They were going to hurt
the Little Young Master.

I had no choice but to act.

Otherwise, Her Ladyship...

Her Ladyship?

She's nothing!

We can't let a woman

ruin Yuanqing's grand plan.

Yuanqing is on the front line,

risking his life to defend us.

Even if he wants to sacrifice my son
as an offering,

I won't say a word.

You can't

separate personal and official matters.

You should be punished
according to martial law!

Min!

Min!

Please don't be angry.

It's bad for your health.

Yuanqing,

why are you here?

It's all because my men

were incapable.

Guards!

Drag them out and behead them!

Yes!

Wait!

Min,

we're brothers.

There's no need for this.

You may leave.

Yes!

Take that little girl away.

Yes!

Stay away!

Stay away!

Let go of Changning!

-Let go!
-Let's go!

Changning!

Bao'er!

[Lucheng Army Camp]

Since when
did the dignified Marquis of Wu'an

develop this childish habit

of eating snacks and sweets?

None of your business.

At least you don't have any.

I don't?

If I wanted candy,

countless noble ladies

would bring a candy shop to me.

Your Lordship, there's a letter
from the Chongzhou Army scout.

This Sui Yuanqing

wants me to trade Yanzhou for Changning.

This Sui Yuanqing

is getting more and more arrogant.

Pass on my order.

Have the vanguard battalion
follow me to Baxia

to bring my daughter back

without a scratch.

Yes!