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What’s going on here? What’s happening? Let’s go check inside. He’s awake. Where am I? Her Majesty the Empress has arrived. The Empress. Affected by temporal turbulence, you’ve been transported to the Great Qian Dynasty. Great Qian? No, no. That’s the system voice. No way… I’ve time-traveled? My dear grandson, I’ve finally found you! You’re the heir of our Gu family. From now on, all the Gu family’s wealth will be yours. I’m from the Gu family, Haicheng’s wealthiest clan. Ah! Gu Cheng? No, no! I can’t time-travel! My life as a rich second-generation heir has only just begun! A heroic death will bring you back. Note this message: Do not disclose it to anyone. Heroic death? That just means getting myself killed! In this Great Qian Dynasty where corrupt officials rule, that’ll be too easy! The Chancellor arrives! Greetings, Chancellor. He’s that power-hungry traitor Qin Wang! If I oppose him, dying will be easy! Report! Urgent message! Tulun’s 300,000 troops are at our borders! Tulun’s envoy awaits outside the hall. Tulun wants war? My ministers, any strategies? The Tulun Khan is here! Your Majesty, the Tulun Khan just ascended the throne. He merely seeks to assert his authority. Your Majesty, consider the greater good. The Chancellor means the Tulun Khan just wants to save face. Our dynasty should accommodate him. Let’s sign a treaty – cede land and pay reparations. Spineless cowards! Kneeling before the battle begins! Great Qian was ruined by such people! Do my ministers agree with the Chancellor? The Chancellor speaks wisely. We beg Your Majesty to consider the greater good. Cede land and pay reparations. Your Majesty, give the order. Then give your precious order! How dare you! Such insolence! Raging in the imperial court! You— Treacherous scum! You— What about me? Cowards before battle! Traitors selling the nation for glory! The real treacherous scum— are you three bastards! Tsk, you— Never thought there’d still be loyal ministers in this court who dare oppose Chancellor Qin! Don’t you slander me! Everything I do is for the people of this land! Do you even know how many commoners will be displaced once war breaks out? As a veteran of three reigns, I’ve always acted for the greater good! What does a petty ritual officer like you understand? Drag him out! Spare me! Today you cede land to Tulun, tomorrow to the Eastern Islands— No matter how vast Great Qian’s territory is, it won’t survive your ruinous old mutt’s squandering! …… …… Well said! Do you even know what you’re saying? Deaf, are you? Fine! Let me tell you— I said you’re a ruinous old mutt! Audacity! Defying your superiors! No respect for hierarchy! Today, this Chancellor will take your wretched life! Kill me! You may kill me alone, but you cannot kill all the people. Though Gu Cheng may die, posterity will rise. Such a loyal and righteous minister – I shall never let him die. You brought this upon yourself. Minister Gu, be at ease. I will not let you die. What does Your Majesty mean by this? Chancellor Qin, he must not be killed! This villain has openly humiliated me before all the ministers. Does Your Majesty still mean to shield him? Minister Gu spoke in passion and misspoke momentarily. Chancellor, do not be petty. If the Chancellor wishes to kill him, you might as well kill me first. Your Majesty jests. This old minister feels unwell. I shall take my leave for now. Leaving just like that? Ah! I wish to die! Grey-bearded old traitor! White-haired fool! Say no more! Minister Gu, I understand your heart. But you must first protect yourself before you can protect me. You cannot enter! Get out! No entry! Move aside! Get out! Where is the Empress of Daqian? Let go! Go to hell! We have come to deliver an ultimatum. Our 300,000-strong army is already deployed at the border. With just one command from our Khan, we will march straight in. But our Khan is merciful. He doesn’t want war to bring suffering to the people. Therefore, we’re giving you one chance to surrender. The Khan is benevolent. As I’ve said before, we should offer Great Qian’s wealth to please Tulun. Chancellor Qin is indeed wise. I would be most willing to submit and pay tribute to Tulun. It’s just that some people aren’t willing. Oh? Who? Who dares to oppose? Lord Gu! Weren’t you so fierce earlier? Why hide now? Let’s see how long you can stay tough before Tulun. I thought you were some important figure, but you’re just a minor official! State affairs are none of your concern! Ceding territory for peace is a national humiliation! Every citizen has the right to object! Our Tulun army is powerful and well-equipped. If war breaks out, Great Qian won’t be able to resist! When that time comes, begging for peace won’t be so easy! Every inch of land is paid for in blood, every citizen is a soldier! We Han men never fear foreign enemies. We only fear traitors within! Stop your nonsense! You sit safely in the capital, never risking your life in battle, so you speak lightly! One word – cede land and pay reparations! Dare to refuse, and I’ll cut you down where you stand! Even if you chop me to pieces today I tell you the Great Qian neither cedes territory nor pays indemnities nor offers royal marriages Better to die singing in the rain than live under another’s roof I haven’t misjudged you What Great Qian needs are loyal ministers like you with such unyielding integrity Are you truly unafraid of death? Come on! Strike me here! Seriously? You won’t even strike me? You suicidal maniac! It seems I’ll have to provoke you harder Minister Gu Gu Cheng! Stop this insolence immediately! Your Great Qian claims to be a land of propriety A land of propriety? I spit on that! Drawing blades openly in the Golden Hall Threatening court officials How dare you speak of propriety and rules! Death penalty may be spared But living punishment is unavoidable The first slap is for myself For your contemptuous eyes looking down on others The second slap is for Her Majesty the Empress of Great Qian For your disregard of hierarchy Disturbing our court You… What “you”? This third slap is for the people of Great Qian For disturbing the peace of our people Why so silent now? Let me tell you I’m merely enforcing Great Qian’s laws A minor punishment as warning If you’re dissatisfied Come on, strike me down! You… Chancellor Qin Is this Great Qian’s attitude? If so We have nothing left to discuss I… Your Majesty Gu Cheng (the Villain) has brought chaos to the court and ruined the peace talks His crimes are too numerous to record May Your Majesty decree to strip him of his rank and execute him at the Meridian Gate Execution at the Meridian Gate Your Majesty, please issue the decree Strip him of his official position Execution at the Meridian Gate Your Majesty What are you hesitating for? Minister Gu is such a loyal and righteous man He speaks out against injustice How could I possibly execute him? Your Majesty must not hesitate We request Gu Cheng’s public execution Gu Cheng (the Villain) lacks judgment His crimes are unforgivable What great comrades you all are Kill me Just kill me now! We… are rather fatigued today Let us discuss this matter later Your Majesty! In broad daylight With irrefutable evidence What more is there to consider? Your Majesty’s continued delay Could it be you intend to protect this villain? No! There’s too much debate We need stronger measures Chancellor Qin Your Majesty Don’t listen to that old man’s nonsense Since I dared to act I dare to take responsibility Minister Gu Your Majesty needn’t say more Today I assaulted both the envoy and the Chancellor This was a grave offense I am willing to die to preserve Your Majesty’s honor After all the Tulun envoy drew his sword first Minister Gu though his actions were excessive had understandable reasons We believe we should show appropriate leniency It seems Your Majesty values this Gu Cheng greatly No! He must die! Wait! You won’t even execute me? Your Majesty Since you refuse to execute him why not let him redeem himself through service? Today’s incident has already damaged diplomatic relations Since Lord Gu claims to take responsibility for his actions why not send him to repair relations between our nations? What say you? Sending Minister Gu to Tulun This is clearly a death sentence! After today’s events Minister Gu will surely die if he goes We believe… Your Majesty I am willing to go Lord Gu’s journey to Tulun I fear the odds are against him Minister Gu is upright and incorruptible He is a rare loyal minister of our Great Qian If he dies I would be ashamed to face our ancestors What does Your Highness suggest? You must depart at once Head to the border Intercept Minister Gu Once this turmoil passes We shall summon him again to serve me This servant has never seen Your Majesty care so deeply for another man Minister Gu He is worth it However Speak plainly This servant believes One must judge a person holistically In court and in private Words and actions may not align This matter must not be known to outsiders It seems Only I must go personally Whether Minister Gu is truly loyal I shall test him myself Lord Gu You must be exhausted from the journey I’ve prepared a bowl of porridge for you Thank you It’s poisoned Young Master Gu You’re finally awake Who are you? Guests from the East You’d better listen carefully This is none other than the Eastern Spy Director stationed in Great Qian Eastern devils Mr. Gu’s misfortunes I have heard all about them Rather than suffer persecution from traitors in Great Qian Why not join us in the East and become an honored guest at our king’s throne Then What about a honey trap? All of you, leave. Yes. What is this woman up to? For the sake of the nation For the sake of loyal ministers I’ll risk it all. Lord Gu Life is short One should seek pleasure in time If you come to our Eastern lands Then this humble servant Will be entirely yours. She’s trying to use a honey trap. Lord Lu is resolute and upright A first-rate hero Since ancient times, beauties are matched with heroes This humble servant has long admired Lord Gu. What’s the use of admiration? You have to kill me Unmoved. Then how about this? Ah! What are you doing? Trying to frame me? Get up, hurry up! This humble servant sees that Lord Gu Has reservations So I’ve sealed my own meridians Temporarily losing all my power With just a thought from you, young master This servant will be at your mercy. Got it! You said it yourself! You actually… Let’s go! How dare you! Hey! Dare what? Don’t frame me! You started it first! I thought you were so noble, but never expected you’d turn out to be such a shameless villain! After all the sacrifices I’ve made, and the trust I placed in you! Since it’s come to this, does this mean you’re willing to serve Eastern Spy? No! What did you say? I said no! But you clearly just— Yes! I took advantage of you! So what? But I’m a loyal subject of Daqian! I stand opposed to Eastern Spy! Consider this advantage I took today as interest for the people of Daqian! Let me be honest with you— I groped you! So what? From the moment I saw you Eastern Spy people, I never planned to leave alive! You— What “you”? Stop talking and just do it! Since we’ve come this far, it’d be rude not to kill me now! Oh! Wait! Seems I forgot one thing— Before I die, I ought to see what the fool I groped looks like! Ah! Your Majesty! Why is it Her Majesty the Empress? Step back at once. I pay my respects to Your Majesty. I didn’t know it was you. So just now… I was being disrespectful. What you just did… was far more than disrespectful. No… I truly didn’t know it was you. And… I never expected you… would do such a thing. This was merely a small test. I never expected… you would dare treat me like this. Since it’s come to this… I am willing to die to atone for my crime. Minister Gu… Why go to such extremes? Your Majesty is the ruler of the nation. Your purity… How could it not warrant this? Minister Gu, where are you going? To the courier station… to continue the mission to Tulun. Absolutely not! You and the Tulun envoys… have a blood feud. Going there is certain death. I know. Since you know… why go? This is Chancellor Qin’s… scheme to kill with a borrowed knife. He doesn’t intend… for you to redeem yourself through merit. He wants you dead. The monarch’s commission… the people’s expectations… national affairs on your shoulders… No regrets even in death. Moreover, only if I die… will today’s events… never be known by another. I forbid you to go! This is an imperial decree. Your Majesty… What I just said was… You are a rare loyal minister. I forbid you to die. I will hide you away… change your name… and wait for the right moment. Change my name? Are you joking? Then when will I… ever get to die? Minister Gu, why are you hesitating? Hurry and accept the decree! I beg your pardon… but I cannot accept the decree. Gu Cheng! You dare defy an imperial decree? Your Majesty… I am willing to shed my blood for Xuanyuan… to protect the Great Qian’s realm… and Your Majesty’s purity. Guards! Notify all our Tulun spies… at any cost… protect Minister Gu. Even if all our spies… are exposed and perish… ensure Minister Gu… returns safely. Yes. Royal Court Grounds No unauthorized entry State your name We are envoys of Daqian Sent by Her Majesty the Empress and Chancellor Qin We seek an audience with the Khan to discuss state affairs Ah, so it’s the spineless Daqian men Daqian’s fertile lands and pleasant climate breed women who are truly exceptional Last time Chancellor Qin sent us a batch they were exquisite Soft-skinned and tender so delicate they’d bruise at a touch like newborn lambs To please our warriors is an honor for Han women I do admire how you Daqian people maintain such docile manners Speak how many cities will you cede to Tulun and how many women will you offer this time? Chancellor Qin has decreed that Daqian shall demonstrate full sincerity to satisfy the noble Tulun Khan How dare you! Every inch of our territory was won by Daqian ancestors Every woman is under Her Majesty’s protection Who are you to speak such insolence? Begone! Very well I’ll be collecting your corpse soon Hmph! And you others mark my words Daqian cedes no land pays no tribute offers no brides nor pays indemnities Abandon these foolish notions Announce immediately to your Khan that Daqian’s envoy Gu Cheng requests audience Gu Cheng? You’re the one who insulted our Tulun envoy at court? The very same The Khan awaits within But he decrees if you wish audience you must crawl in on your knees I order you to kneel to pay homage to the Khan I am a subject of Daqian I do not kneel before foreign rulers This is the Khan’s command How dare you disobey? He is your Khan not mine, Gu Cheng’s He has no right to command me Right? Attack! This is my right! Either you obediently crawl in on your knees today or I’ll chop off your legs I am an official of Daqian representing Her Majesty the Empress as an equal to your Khan You, a mere personal guard dare to act insolently before me? Step aside! Step aside! The Tulun are powerful These guards are unruly by nature treating Daqian like livestock With my defiance today I’m surely doomed I’ll cut you down! Well done! Hold it! Your Highness the Princess The Khan wants to see him You can’t kill him Quite bold, aren’t you? A Daqian man like you I’ve never seen before Come My brother is waiting for you Daqian envoy Gu Cheng Greetings, Khan First you strike our Tulun envoy Then attack my personal guards You’ve got real nerve The Tulun envoy Rampaged through Daqian court Deserved punishment Your guards were insolent Also deserved punishment Your Daqian has a saying “Beat the dog, mind its master” Even if they Committed grave offenses It’s not your place to judge Daqian has another saying Does the Khan know it? Oh? “The emperor’s law binds all” Be it Tulun envoy Or your personal guards Even if it were you Standing before me I’d strike you just the same [Silence] How dare you! You’d strike the Khan? Who gave you such audacity? Khan This man must die How many lives do you have? “Unrepentant even in flames” “My loyalty lights the world” Good! Since you seek death I shall grant your wish Ah The Khan is a divine archer How could he possibly miss? The Khan simply wanted to spare him The scholars of Daqian I’ve seen many Full of lofty morals Yet rotten to the core But someone like you A fearless tough bone This is my first time seeing Confucius said: “Become virtuous” Mencius said: “Uphold righteousness” With justice in my heart I fear neither life nor death If you were truly that hypocrite This arrow of mine Would have pierced your skull But now I find myself reluctant to kill you Gu Cheng A man of your mettle Shouldn’t remain obscure Join Tulun I would never Let talent like yours go to waste You wish to recruit me? Indeed Not only will I pardon Your earlier offense But also offer you A boundless future The Khan truly is A visionary leader Who values talent Gu Cheng Why hesitate? To gain the Khan’s favor Is a fortune You’ve earned through lifetimes Then Your Highness should Just kill me This is absolutely impossible I understand your resolve With Chancellor Qin in power You’ll never advance Only here Can your talents flourish Follow me And achieve greatness I appreciate The Khan’s kindness My head is here Take it if you will Why must you be so stubborn? Guards! Take Lord Gu away Treat him well Without my command He shall not Leave Tulun’s territory Yes What a remarkable man Pity he won’t serve me If the Khan wishes to recruit him I recommend someone Oh? Who? This man Was once a Daqian general Now A Tulun commander Quan Zhongxiao Spare my life, noble one I didn’t mean to I didn’t mean to Han girl Chancellor Qin has been offering tribute to Tulun Many Han girls These are all slaves Their lives are cheaper than grass This lowly slave has offended the noble one This is a capital crime Lord Gu If you’re displeased I’ll kill her immediately To make amends to you Ah, no need Let her go If possible Give her some extra provisions Lord Gu is truly merciful To show such compassion for these lowly Han slaves But you look like a Han yourself That was before Now I am a noble Tulun What do these inferior Han people have to do with me I am Tulun’s commander of ten thousand Quan Zhongxiao Sent by the Khan to persuade you to surrender Lord Gu Surrender Men climb to higher places Water flows to lower ground Tulun is far stronger than Daqian I believe Lord Gu will make a wise decision Is this your reason for defecting to Tulun? Do I need another reason? Look at me Now I’m a Tulun commander of ten thousand High-ranking and powerful Living in wealth and splendor If Lord Gu follows my example and defects to Tulun I believe Lord Gu will gain even more You have gained much But you lack one thing What? Your face. I say you’re shameless You are disloyal and unfilial disrespectful and unjust You What are you stuttering for? Treacherous rebel Spineless dog I’ve never seen someone so brazen and shameless General Quan, you mustn’t! What’s wrong? Go ahead, strike me down! The Khan has decreed no one may harm Lord Gu I won’t strike then I overestimated you Gu Cheng You’re quick with words I can’t out-argue you Today the Khan’s order stands I dare not touch you But what about you? Do you dare lay a hand on me? What an unusual request Come on Let me see your courage Since you’re asking for it I’ll oblige you Ah! General Quan! Ah! Gu Cheng! How dare you! You told me to strike you! I’m a Tulun commander Dare to touch me and the Khan will have your head! It’s just death If I can castrate a traitor like you I’ll die without regrets And hey go find a doctor quickly Hurry up It might still be reattached Ah! Let’s go We’re going to our deaths not to receive rewards Lord Gu Why does he look so happy? You mentioned Gu Cheng castrated Quan Zhongxiao It’s absolutely true General Quan’s life is unharmed but his manhood is ruined He’ll never be a man again How utterly audacious! You’re dismissed Yes Gu Cheng is iron-willed and utterly loyal It’s just a pity he’s not one of our Tulun warriors Gu Cheng is a man who can only be killed never recruited Khan, you must decide soon Brother Gu Cheng is a true gentleman who matches words with deeds He doesn’t deserve to die This act was too outrageous If we don’t kill him how can we appease the people? If Gu Cheng were a Daqian envoy such an outrage would warrant death But what if Gu Cheng were my Tulun son-in-law? Before Mother passed away she worried most about your marriage Countless Tulun warriors you rejected them all So why are you willing to marry now? After meeting Gu Cheng other men simply pale in comparison Little sister With these words of yours I understand completely now Lord Gu has arrived Perfect timing Let him in Khan I, Gu Cheng, have wounded a Tulun commander and come to accept my death Ah Let’s not speak of that yet Gu Cheng You’re not married, are you? Not yet Then Would you like a wife? You’re not married, are you? Not yet. Then would you like a wife? My little sister the Pearl of the Grassland Countless Tulun warriors have pursued her like a swan She has taken a fancy to you. What a calamity! I’ve brought this romantic trouble upon myself. Gu Cheng Just nod your head and I’ll immediately arrange your wedding. Lord Gu is a man of exceptional talent and our princess is peerlessly beautiful You two are a perfect match made in heaven. Lord Gu Why are you standing there? Hurry up and thank the Khan for his kindness. I can’t accept this If I really marry Princess Tulun I’ll be ruined But I can’t be too direct and hurt the princess’s feelings I need to find a proper excuse. Gu Cheng Why are you hesitating? Do you think my little sister isn’t worthy of you? The princess is peerlessly beautiful There’s no question of unworthiness It’s just that as Daqian’s envoy I have important duties. Ah That’s easily solved It’s just about the border conflict. Hmm I’ll return at once to draft the order. Lord Gu Just give your consent and Tulun will withdraw immediately and maintain eternal peace with Daqian. Furthermore many Han people are in Tulun I can’t bear to see them suffer. Ah, that’s simple too Every single Han person shall be released Consider this as an elder brother’s gift for my sister’s dowry. Unbelievable! He agreed to everything? How can I refuse now? Forget it Let’s just consider this as sacrificing my charms for the Han people Khan I am willing to marry the princess to establish peace between Daqian and Tulun Good Determined to court death yet ended up with a beauty and became Tulun’s royal son-in-law This is utterly ridiculous What are you looking at, husband? Naturally, I’m admiring my wife’s moonlike beauty Husband The night is advancing You Daqian people say Spring nights are too brief Every moment is precious Gu Cheng I ask you one final time Are you truly determined to return? Daqian is nothing but a devouring whirlpool Of course I must return If I don’t, how can I die? You’ve offended Chancellor Qin He will never spare you The moment you return to Daqian will begin your death countdown Drawing my sword toward the battlefield smoke Life and death have always been trivial Little Sister Follow the man you marry be he high or low I’ll return with Gu Lang Very well I won’t detain you then But remember this At any time should Daqian disappoint you just return The gates of Tulun will always welcome you Mm You are no longer slaves of Tulun but free citizens of Daqian Return to your homes Lord Gu’s benevolence knows no bounds Go quickly Return home at once Take care of yourselves My parents have passed my brother is missing I have nowhere to go I beg Lord Gu to take me in Husband Let her stay Very well You may remain by my side as a maidservant Thank you, Lord Gu Rise Minister Gu is truly a pillar of the state Without deploying a single soldier he made Tulun retreat I was merely fortunate Minister Gu is too modest For such monumental service We shall reward you handsomely Your Majesty speaks wisely This old fox has ill intentions Lord Gu has served with great merit No reward would be excessive This old minister proposes the position of Censor of the Surveillance Bureau would be most suitable The Surveillance Bureau has been stripped of power a useless institution Chancellor Qin seeks to promote in name but demote in fact to prevent Minister Gu’s advancement We support the Chancellor’s proposal …… By Our decree Minister Gu is promoted to Censor of the Surveillance Bureau Second Rank Second Rank and granted the Purple-Gold Fish Pouch I shall see what trouble this hollow Surveillance Bureau can still cause It’s rotten to the core Your Honorable Lords This commoner has grievances I beg the Supervisory Court’s righteous judges to grant me justice You’ve come to the wrong place There are no righteous judges here Isn’t this the Supervisory Court? People say the Supervisory Court delivers justice for the people Justice for the people? That was ages ago In today’s Daqian court no one respects the Supervisory Court anymore M-My lord Please help me I have a true grievance You reckless fool What do I care about your problems? I don’t give a damn and won’t bother You tore my pants Your whole family couldn’t pay for this Get lost! My lord If you won’t help me I’ll die right here Even if your whole family dies what’s it to me? You want to die? Fine I’ll end you Stop! Cut him once I’ll cut you tenfold Mind your own business How dare you interfere with me Gu Cheng Newly appointed censor I understand Lord Censor As a newly appointed official you wouldn’t want bloodshed This old man deserves to die But ruining Your Lordship’s good mood would be unfortunate Old man, stand up first Lord Censor Why do you humiliate me like this? Slapping you once counts as humiliation? Then what about you beating and cursing him and even trying to kill him? How do you explain that? I’m an imperial official appointed by His Majesty He’s just a worthless commoner without any rank How can they be compared? “Worthless commoner”? Just for these two words you deserve a beating Take a good look at those three characters above you How do you read them? The Censorate What is the duty of the Censorate? To oversee all officials and rectify injustices in the world You still remember that? Then let me ask you Are you worthy of these three characters? Are you worthy of your official robe? Hah? You’re not worthy Old sir What injustice have you suffered? Alas You may speak standing Your Honor the Just My granddaughter was seized by Yong’an Marquis and violated in his mansion She just came of age She’s still a child! My son and daughter-in-law were beaten to death by that brute My old wife at home died of grief Jingzhao Office Xingbu Office Dali Temple I went to them all None would help Helpless I came here to beg for justice My lord, you’ve heard it all Some matters aren’t that we won’t act but that we can’t This happens daily Officials protect each other while commoners are like ants This is wrong I know it’s wrong I used to investigate cases arrest corrupt officials But what happened? I was sidelined Those murderers weren’t even scratched Enough Forget today’s matter Let’s drink play cards eat melon seeds You may forget I cannot I’m going now to arrest someone at Yong’an Marquis’ estate Who’s with me? My lord do you know Yong’an Marquis’ status? He’s a hereditary noble untouchable Moreover he’s aligned with the Chancellor’s faction I know Yet you still go? For these nobles raping common women killing peasants what does it matter? Who cares? I care He cares The people care Justice lives in hearts My lord Yong’an Marquis is ruthless He’s killed many officials If you go you may share their fate Good A worthy death My lord Daqian’s sky has darkened May Daqian’s scholars shake off this chill and rise Let doers do speakers speak If no torch remains I’ll be the only light Madness Madness Righteous lord! Righteous lord! I’ll defend Daqian’s laws with my life Good Today I’ll join Lord Gu’s madness Go Go He only indulges in pleasure with beautiful women No visitors today You there Come back tomorrow Who are you? How dare you be so insolent! The Inspectorate is on official business We have jurisdiction even in the imperial palace We won’t tolerate your interference The door is closed to visitors What Inspectorate? Never heard of it! In the Marquis’s estate Even a dragon must coil before us Even a tiger must lie down! You dare strike me? I’m the Marquis’s man! To the Inspectorate There are only criminals No privileged nobles Tell that beast Who wears human skin To come out and face me! You dare insult the Marquis? Guards! Guards! Guards! There’s trouble here! Steward! This man here has the audacity to kick our Marquis’s door and attempts to arrest the Marquis! Hahaha! What an absurd joke! Do you know the Marquis’s status? What yamen dares arrest him? By the laws of Daqian the Inspectorate has jurisdiction over all Regardless of rank All criminals shall face trial Hahaha! Are you drunk or out of your mind to speak of Daqian laws to me? Do you even know what Daqian laws are? Hmph! Let me tell you Daqian laws are worthless! As for your Inspectorate it’s even more worthless! Are you obstructing official Inspectorate business? Are all Inspectorate officials this foolish? Do you value your wretched life? If you’re smart kneel at the Marquis’s gate and kowtow three times in apology and I might let you go like nothing Otherwise… You! I am the steward of Yong’an Marquis’s estate! You’ve got the courage of a bear to strike me? For obstructing the Inspectorate a slap is the least you deserve! Since you seek death I’ll oblige you Many officials have met their end at this very gate Men! Attack! What’s happening here? Such a commotion! Isn’t it absurd? Someone’s brandishing the Censorate’s emblem demanding I hand you over That’s pure fantasy! Censorate Gu Cheng A grievance was filed Accusing you of abducting women and killing commoners I’m here to arrest you Women? I’ve taken plenty Tall or short fat or thin Which one do you mean? Old Man Liu’s granddaughter from the east city Just turned eighteen Where is she? Granddaughter? Oh That one? Quite lovely but too wild All that scratching couldn’t be stopped I grew tired of her and beat her to death These lowborn wretches are truly vile I merely wanted to bed her Yet she dared scratch me? Exactly My favor was her greatest honor Yet she resisted? She asked for death She’s dead? Mhm Yes After death no more fuss much more obedient I sampled her while still warm Quite tender My earlier words about you were absolutely right You’re nothing but a brute Gu Cheng Do you think I’ve been too lenient? My Lord No more words The men are ready awaiting your command Beat him to death Feed him to the dogs Attack! Who dares? You’re right, my lord. The Inspectorate shouldn’t be in its current state. I shall follow you, seeking only a clear conscience. I’m willing to follow you. This is a path of no return. If you fear not, my lord, why should I be afraid? Moreover, those who serve in the Inspectorate all possess exceptional martial skills. Mere household guards are nothing but clay chickens and straw dogs. [Yong’an Marquis] Kill them all! [Yong’an Marquis] Then perform an autopsy. [Yong’an Marquis] I want to see [Yong’an Marquis] what exactly they ate [Yong’an Marquis] to grow so bold. [Yong’an Marquis] Inspectorate on official duty! Those who dare obstruct will be executed without mercy! Executed without mercy! [Yong’an Marquis] Useless! [Yong’an Marquis] All of you are useless! [Yong’an Marquis] The marquisate feeds you well, [Yong’an Marquis] how could it raise [Yong’an Marquis] such worthless trash? [Yong’an Marquis] This will shake the heavens. [Yong’an Marquis] I must call for reinforcements. My lord, the criminals have been apprehended. How shall we deal with them? Awaiting your orders. [Yong’an Marquis] I’d also like to know [Yong’an Marquis] how you plan to deal with me. [Yong’an Marquis] How dare you deal with me? Debts must be repaid, murder demands life. [Yong’an Marquis] What madness are you spouting? [Yong’an Marquis] You want my life in return? [Yong’an Marquis] Gu Cheng, [Yong’an Marquis] open your dog eyes wide [Yong’an Marquis] and take a good look [Yong’an Marquis] at who I am! [Yong’an Marquis] I am the Yong’an Marquis, [Yong’an Marquis] a man above men. [Yong’an Marquis] You want me [Yong’an Marquis] to pay with my life for some lowly commoners? [Yong’an Marquis] Heh, [Yong’an Marquis] don’t you find that laughable? [Yong’an Marquis] Ah, [Yong’an Marquis] hahahaha! Lowly commoners? The founding ancestors of Daqian started with nothing but a broken bowl to conquer the world. He too was a commoner. And you, your ancestors were born slaves. Later followed the Great Ancestor, fought north and south, only then earned titles and honors. He was lower than commoners. [Yong’an Marquis] How dare you insult me! This is no insult. I merely wish to tell you: Are kings and nobles born great? I, the official, am here to personally judge you today. [Yong’an Marquis] Gu Cheng, [Yong’an Marquis] don’t you dare act recklessly! Deputy Minister Li It’s him! He wants to arrest my Lord Marquis! Save me, quickly! He’s a complete madman! Gu Cheng! Do you even know what you’re doing? The Yong’an Marquis’s ancestors were founding heroes of the empire! How dare you lay hands on him! The Great Qian Code explicitly states the Inspectorate oversees all matters with no exceptions. Someone filed a complaint, I’m here to investigate. What’s the problem? You’re waving a chicken feather as if it were a military token! Today, this official will thoroughly debate the Great Qian Code with you. The Inspectorate has the authority to detain any official. But for nobles like the Yong’an Marquis, it must be the Ministry of Justice, the Grand Court, and the Inspectorate holding a joint trial before a verdict can be reached. A joint trial, you say? Fine! Today, we’ll hold one together. Please, take a seat. Lord Gu mentioned someone filed a complaint. Where is the plaintiff? Summon Old Man Liu. Honorable Justices, it was this brute! He took my granddaughter, beat my son and daughter-in-law to death! I beg you, righteous lords, to uphold justice for me! Nonsense! The Yong’an Marquis’s household is of the highest standing. Others would do anything just to get in. Why is it that your family alone refuses? This defies reason. In my view, it wasn’t the Marquis who seized your daughter— but you, Old Man Liu, who tried to force your granddaughter upon the Marquis! Yet the Marquis abstains from women, and naturally rejected your unreasonable demand. Your family, failing to climb the social ladder, lost all face and took their own lives in shame. And you, Old Man Liu, nursing a grudge, falsely accused the Marquis! Isn’t that the truth? …… Honorable Justices, this commoner is wronged! You insolent wretch! Still denying it? Guards! Give him twenty strokes of the disciplinary rod first! If he still refuses to confess after that, add a foot amputation! …… What kind of trial is this? It’s a farce! Get up first. Take it slow. Lord Gu. What do you mean by this? If you have something to say, say it properly. Throwing chairs and such uncouth behavior is unbecoming of a censor from the Surveillance Bureau. This is not how a censor should act. I threw a chair, but what about you? Your conscience has already shattered on the ground. Lord Gu, why not make your words clearer? You want to hear it clearly, right? Fine, I’ll tell you. You two are worse than brutes. Lord Gu, this is a court of law. Mind your language. You know this is a court too, yet you twist right and wrong, distort the truth. You’ve disgraced the court’s dignity. Lord Gu, you’ve gone too far. Whether I’ve gone too far is for me to decide. No need for your concern. But I do have a saying for the two of you: “The gods are watching above. Those who do evil will perish.” Gu Cheng, listen to this marquis. Shut up! You have no right to speak. This marquis is a legitimate noble of the Great Qian. In my eyes, you’re just a criminal. You— One more word, and I’ll reward you with twenty lashes. Lord Gu, what exactly do you want? This commotion won’t do you any good. What do I want? I’ll tell you. I just want those who should live to live well, and those who should die to die quickly. No one shall escape justice. If Lord Gu wants someone dead, you’ll need evidence. Hmph. What a coincidence. I have nothing else but plenty of evidence. The Yong’an Marquis’s time and location of crimes as well as methods are all recorded here Old Man Liu He’s not the only victim The young maidens violated by Yong’an Marquis number no fewer than thirty in these three years Lord Gu Where was this evidence collected from? The Yong’an Marquis is outrageously arrogant He commits crimes in broad daylight Gathering evidence was effortless I’ve been stationed in the capital all along How come I never heard of it? Him? Everyone in the capital loathes him to the core If you didn’t hear, your ears must be deaf That’s normal You… With irrefutable evidence, what else do you two have to say? Evidence? What evidence? I haven’t even looked at it Didn’t see it There’s nothing there I’ve already dispatched my men to make countless copies of identical case files If you’re hungry, the Censorate will feed you The evidence is ironclad The case is clear In my judgment, the sentence should be immediate execution You’re mad! You’re absolutely mad! Kill me, you’ll die a wretched death! Execute! Wait! At death’s door, what nonsense do you still have to say? I have an imperial pardon engraved on iron It exempts me from death! You can’t kill me! Main ancestor Founding Father Grandpa Taizu is considerate The hard work of ancestors Specially granted a red seal Unworthy descendants All can be saved from death Where is the red book and iron certificate? Lord, please wait. snort Open your dog eyes Take a good look Hehehe My Lord, you can’t touch me Does Master Gu admit it now? 便是大乾律法 In front of this red book You have to give in you Gu Cheng How dare Gu Cheng be so presumptuous? That was given by Grandpa Taizu himself. Her Majesty the Empress Also have to be respectful Gu Cheng You are challenging The Majesty of Grandpa Taizu You are committing a heinous crime. This red book and iron certificate It’s important to you, isn’t it? That’s natural Since I got this He has been worshipped in Houfu Ancestral Hall Together with the ancestral tablets Enjoy the incense and sacrifice The inscription on it You may know it backwards. You have made great contributions to the country. Descendants can avoid three deaths Officials shall not be held responsible Can avoid three deaths But your There are more than three lives. More than thirty Save these three lives The remaining life debt It should be calculated or not cut Let me go Her Majesty the Queen has arrived Qin Xiang arrives
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Chancellor Qin has arrived. Lord Chancellor. You’ve finally come. We welcome Chancellor Qin. We welcome Your Majesty. Lord Gu. We all serve the same court. We see each other constantly. Why must you act so ruthlessly? Listen to this old minister’s advice. Show mercy where mercy is due. I cannot tolerate injustice. Yong’an Marquis. His hands are stained with blood. His crimes are innumerable. He cannot be spared. Whether to spare him or not is not your decision. Beyond the law, there is the Emperor’s decree. Your Majesty. Issue the edict. This old man has united civil and military officials to force Your Majesty to compromise. Let’s see what Gu Cheng can do. We implore Your Majesty to issue the edict. Minister Gu. Stand down. Your Majesty, human lives are at stake. The law of the land is unyielding. Punishment is necessary. However, considering Yong’an Marquis’s meritorious service, leniency should be shown. Let him be confined to his residence for three years. Gu Cheng. Why are you still standing there? Hurry and accept the edict. The late Emperor’s Iron-Clad Pardon you disregard. Now even Your Majesty’s decree do you dare defy as well? Lord Gu. The Emperor’s will cannot be defied. My lord, stand down. This is the reality. What kind of reality is this? Several lives, the chastity of dozens of young women, and all he gets is three years’ confinement? Where is the fairness? Where is the justice? This absurd decree I will not accept. How dare you! Gu Cheng, you are too arrogant. Do you know that defying the Emperor’s decree means the extermination of your nine clans? Death is exactly what I seek. But before I die, I’ll first kill this Brute Who Harms the People. Guards, bring forth the Imperial Sword. The Imperial Shangfang Sword can only be wielded by the Censor of the Surveillance Bureau You’re all aware of this, correct? Lord Gu What are you attempting? By the Founding Emperor’s decree the bearer of the Shangfang Sword may punish tyrannical rulers above and execute treacherous ministers below Lord Gu What is your intention? Do you mean to obstruct me? Lord Gu One more word from you and I’ll consider you an accomplice to be executed alongside them Madman! You’re completely insane! Heaven’s justice is clear Retribution is inevitable Today I shall personally execute you Gentlemen You’d best be cautious As long as I remain in the Surveillance Bureau I will keep watching you Having a minister like Gu Cheng is truly Our blessing Chancellor Qin We cannot allow Gu Cheng to remain in the Surveillance Bureau This is absolutely perilous Indeed, Chancellor Qin He’s like a rabid dog biting at everyone Your Majesty Bandits have been rampant recently The southeast is unstable We urgently need someone to take charge This old minister believes Lord Gu is the perfect candidate The southeastern border army is full of Yong’an Marquis’s allies Chancellor Qin wants to throw Gu Cheng into the fire This won’t do Excellent, Old Traitor Qin Please do your best to get me killed We find this unsuitable This minister finds it most suitable Good Lord Gu speaks frankly The southeast’s stability now rests entirely with Lord Gu Gu Cheng, oh Gu Cheng What can We say about you? You’d truly go through fire and water for Our sake All bystanders have been eliminated No one will interfere with your plans Well done After our success you’ll be handsomely rewarded Steward Hou I seek no reward Only that you honor our agreement and help me find my sister Rest assured This assassination was personally arranged by Chancellor Qin With his influence we could find you ten sisters if needed Gu Cheng Today I’ll avenge the Marquis You must be weary after the long journey Soak your feet in hot water for better sleep tonight My thanks for your service Why was our journey so peaceful? Chancellor Qin can you truly be relied upon? Is killing me so difficult? I’ve waited so long for you Finally you’ve come I was once the Marquis’ chief steward living in comfort But after his death I became a stray dog All because of you! You brought this upon yourselves Yong’an Marquis was a murderer beyond redemption How dare you, Gu Cheng! At this moment you still act so arrogantly Do you know how to write “death”? In the capital you had restraints Now we’re beyond imperial reach Hah! No one can save you now I need no saving To die for justice is my honor The people will remember I was here that I fought and resisted Enough words Kill me if you must Do what you will Then I’ll send you to hell I won’t allow you to harm Lord Gu Who do you think you are? A lowly servant girl Little Sister Meddling in my affairs Lord Gu is a good man You mustn’t harm him Since you’re so devoted to your master I’ll send both of you to the underworld together Come Get up If you want to kill Lord Gu you’ll have to step over my corpse first Daring to raise a hand against me? Have you lost your mind? Chancellor Qin hired you to kill Gu Cheng not to have you protect him I know exactly what I’m doing Don’t forget only Chancellor Qin can find that little sister of yours Then Chancellor Qin needn’t trouble himself Little Sister I’ve already found her No wonder you’re so bold So you’ve been hiding another card up your sleeve I truly know nothing about this Still pretending ignorance? With your acting skills and composure I must say I’m impressed What are you all standing around for? Kill them all! We only take orders from Brother Liu Fine Fine I completely misjudged you So you’re in league with Gu Cheng Gu Cheng, what a devious scheme you’ve plotted How vicious your plan is! This truly isn’t my doing I wanted you all to avenge Yong’an Marquis Enough! I understand now This is a trap We’ll meet again someday The rivers will keep flowing Trying to escape? Gu Cheng Don’t celebrate too soon Among the southeastern border troops are all the Marquis’s old allies and Chancellor Qin’s proteges They won’t let you get away with this Why is this so difficult? Thank you, Lord Gu for sheltering this little sister. It was nothing Not worth mentioning. Please listen to my advice, my lord You must not go to the southeastern border army That dying man’s words were no empty threat The commanders of the southeastern border army are all Chancellor Qin’s lackeys Each one seeks your death If you insist on going You’ll be walking to certain doom. That’s perfect He’s a useless man He can’t kill me But the southeastern border army should be no problem I was personally appointed by His Majesty as the Supervisor with Imperial Authority charged with the nation’s defense of the frontier and the duty to repel invaders If I flee what will happen to the people of the southeast? What will happen to the low-ranking soldiers? But— My mind is made up No more words. Knowing the mountain has tigers yet deliberately heading there Lord Gu’s heroic spirit is admirable I am in awe But my lord an official like you must not die I am willing to follow you and swear to protect your safety with my life I pledge my life to follow Lord Gu. They can’t come with me They’re all martial arts masters If they guard me how can I seek death? Nonsense The nation is in peril You are all fine men Following me would be a waste of time You have more meaningful things to do I don’t need protection If any of you dare follow me don’t blame me for turning hostile. My lord— Brother Liu What should we do? Since the lord won’t let us follow openly we’ll protect him in secret The lord’s life is worth more than all of ours combined We absolutely cannot let those brutes in the southeastern border army harm him. …… Little Sister. Defying imperial orders Colonel Zhao of the Shanzi Battalion is notoriously dissolute Though I’m the supervisor I can’t control him at all If I provoke him intentionally I’ll surely die today Halt! I have urgent military intelligence that must be reported to Colonel Zhao immediately Not now! Colonel Zhao is feasting No disturbances allowed Bandits ambushed us Three hundred soldiers are trapped in the fortress They’re out of supplies I can wait but can three hundred men afford to wait? They’ll have to! Whether it’s three hundred lives or three thousand or thirty thousand nothing shall interrupt the Colonel’s merriment! I beg you! Just announce me! We can’t let our brothers die needlessly! Are you deaf? No disturbances allowed during the feast! If I let you in I’ll be punished! Either wait here or get lost now and die with your men! Move! Where did you come from? Is this my unlucky day? Why do I keep meeting such blind fools like you? A madman appearing out of nowhere How dare you be so insolent! Just because of that slap you gave me earlier, I’ll cut you down right now! Appointed by Her Majesty the Empress as Southeast Military Supervisor. Now you want to kill me? Go ahead! If you weren’t my superior, today I’d make sure your head rolls! I lost my token. Earlier I wasn’t even registered at the marching headquarters. According to Daqian law, I’m not your superior now. Make your move. What are you waiting for? Do it! If you don’t have the guts, then get the hell out! But Colonel, no matter how swift your saber is, my blade is no less sharp. If you dare block me again, I’ll cut you down right now! What splendid dancing! My beauties, you are all the apples of my eye! How dare you cause trouble in my territory? As the newly appointed imperial supervisor, I wonder if I’m qualified enough to make some trouble here. So you’re Gu Cheng. That’s me. Chancellor Qin has long instructed me to give you a proper “reward”. I wasn’t looking for trouble with you, yet you came to provoke me instead. Provoke? More than that. I also smell something foul that makes me nauseous. Foul? I was curious too, followed the trail, only to discover Colonel Zhao’s conscience has completely rotted away. How dare you insult me! Three hundred soldiers were surrounded by bandits, in mortal danger, on the brink of death. Yet you indulged in pleasure instead of rescuing them. Feel your conscience – hasn’t it rotted away completely? …… Just three hundred lives. They’re my soldiers. If I want them dead, they die. If I want them alive, they get to live. Gu Cheng, this isn’t the imperial capital, nor the Inspectorate. This is the Mountain Character Battalion. This place belongs to the Zhao family. Here, I am heaven itself. Are you threatening me? Even if I chop you up to feed the dogs, no one would dare say half a word against it. Let me tell you, if I were afraid today, I wouldn’t be here. You vile creature, devoid of conscience, will get your retribution sooner or later. I’ve cursed my fill and feel satisfied. Come on, do it. Gu Cheng, ah Gu Cheng, long heard you fear neither life nor death. Seeing it today, indeed so. But don’t you feel it’s a waste? How so? You’re now an imperial supervisor, a high-ranking official. To die for mere three hundred foot soldiers – don’t you feel it’s wasteful? Mere? They’re warriors, warriors who defend our homeland. Without them fighting on the frontlines, where would you parasites find your comfort? Forget it. These are principles for humans. Explaining to a dog like you – you wouldn’t understand. Kill me or slice me, just do it. All of you, get out. Go ahead and chop me down What’s the meaning of making me kneel? Lord Gu’s noble character is beyond reproach We’ve been waiting for someone like you for far too long What kind of game are you playing? When I first joined the army I was full of patriotic fervor to defend our homeland But the military has become a den of corruption that tolerates no dissenting voices To protect myself I had to conceal my true self and pretend to be one of these scoundrels Are you saying this was all an act? Precisely I’ve been pretending all along to be complicit with them while secretly collecting evidence of their crimes This is the result of my years of work Every general in the Southeastern Army their crimes are all meticulously documented in detail I beg Lord Gu to investigate thoroughly Unbelievable Who would have thought a man with such honest features was actually an undercover agent With all this evidence why didn’t you come forward earlier? I didn’t dare Previous imperial inspectors and military supervisors were all cut from the same cloth Even with you, Lord Gu I had to test you repeatedly before daring to open my heart Then what about the 300 soldiers besieged by bandits? How do you explain that? Even if you were maintaining cover you didn’t have to sacrifice their lives for your disguise Those 300 soldiers It’s not that I didn’t want to save them but that I couldn’t Someone… Speak plainly No more beating around the bush Those 300 soldiers were a gift from the Grand Marshal to the bandits as military achievements Military achievements? Are you saying the Grand Marshal Zhennan is colluding with bandits? The Eastern barbarians are but a tiny land poor and weak How could mere bandits become such a serious threat to our great empire? It’s all because the Grand Marshal nurtures them to maintain his power This is outrageous! Take your troops immediately and rescue those 300 soldiers But the Grand Marshal… If the sky falls I’ll bear the consequences With these three hundred heads I’ll have accomplished a great merit Here are three hundred thousand taels in silver notes Please accept them, Grand Marshal Don’t forget Besides these three hundred thousand taels After capturing the fortress Half of all the spoils looted from the villagers must go to me Very well, very well Grand Marshal He’s holding the supervisor’s token We… we simply couldn’t stop him Worthless fool, get out now! Yes Gu Cheng Even as the supervisor You have no right to barge into this marshal’s tent This is a capital offense I could execute you right now Keeping me out Are you afraid I’ll discover your collusion with bandits? Don’t make baseless accusations He’s just my friend Not a bandit Do you even believe your own words? Would the three hundred abandoned soldiers believe it? Would those who died under the bandits’ blades —soldiers and civilians alike— believe it? Would they? In the 11th year of Zhide era You conspired with bandits to steal a million taels of military payroll In the 13th year of Zhide You leaked intelligence to bandits causing six thousand comrades’ deaths Shall I continue listing your crimes? Supervisor Gu Must you be so aggressive? I’ve seen many officials like you All you care about is money Here’s a hundred thousand taels More than your lifetime salary Supervisor Gu Turn a blind eye Pretend this never happened In the future we can all profit together …… …… Never seen so much money before, have you? Stop pretending to be righteous. Just take it already. Ah, that’s more like it. Supervisor Gu, some matters… if they’re not weighed, they won’t even register an ounce. But once they’re on the scale, even a thousand pounds won’t be enough. Playing dumb benefits everyone. You’re quite sensible. This works too. We can all work together to squeeze every last drop from those lowly peasants and share the spoils. This money… how did you obtain it? You know exactly how. This money is stained with the blood and tears of common folk. This money carries the souls and grievances of the people. I dare not take it. Keep this money for your funeral offerings. Gu Cheng, are you so eager to die? I’d rather die for righteousness. Gu Cheng, why must you be so obstinate? Officials are here to make money, aren’t they? I’m not here for money. Then what are you here for? To establish moral principles for heaven and earth, to secure life for the people, to continue lost teachings for past sages, and to open peace for all future generations. Gu Cheng, you’re so noble, so remarkable. I’m just a vulgar man, without such lofty ideals. I prefer to stand high above, making everyone grovel like dogs beneath me. Vulgar? Even vulgar men have conscience. They wouldn’t harm their own people, exploit the common folk, or slaughter other innocent lives. You’re not vulgar, you’re just a bastard. Since you’re so eager to die, I’ll grant your wish. The Daqian border army won’t tolerate someone as insolent as you. Guards! This man trespassed into the camp to steal secrets. He must be a spy. Take him outside the camp and execute him immediately. Stealing classified information Must be spies of the bandits Drag him out of the camp Execute him immediately Yes, sir Don’t touch me I can walk by myself Perfect After struggling for so long I can finally die I don’t believe anything could go wrong this time Carry out the execution Spare his life! Stay away from me! I arrived late, my lord Forgive me for startling you Why are you here? I knew your noble character, my lord wouldn’t be tolerated by villains So I’ve been protecting you secretly Yesterday when you discussed with Colonel Zhao I heard everything outside I led my men and overnight posted evidence of Grand Marshal Zhennan’s treason throughout the camp Now all divisions have turned against him and pledge loyalty to you They all serve you now How… thoughtful You flatter me, my lord I’m just doing my duty Well then I won’t die after all Gu Cheng is guilty of treason Execute him now This is the general’s order Military orders are absolute What? Are you rebelling? Our lord is incorruptible A living saint Unlike your grand marshal who conspired with bandits The evidence is undeniable Will you keep following that traitorous marshal as rebels colluding with enemies or turn to the light? Choose wisely! We pledge allegiance only to Lord Gu Follow your lead Your Lordship’s military resolve is evident The opportunity to discipline the border troops is right before us Please give the order, my lord Please give the order, my lord Please give the order, my lord To the Grand Marshal’s tent This Gu Cheng is like a rock in a latrine stubborn and foul Grand Marshal, calm your anger This Gu Cheng is utterly foolish He rejects immense wealth only to choose death No one can save him now Who does he think he is daring to dictate to this Marshal? In my thirty years of military service I’ve never seen someone so reckless with their life Grand Marshal No need to rage over a dead man Let us discuss properly our future collaboration plans The southeast is prosperous with many wealthy Han people waiting to be exploited Enough already Gu Cheng You’re still alive? Shouldn’t you have lost your head long ago? I’d love to die too But even when I give you the chance you’re still incompetent Who gave you the audacity to point blades at this Marshal? Defying your superior— Do you intend to rebel? Grand Marshal The times have changed Are you all deaf? I told you to put down your weapons. Grand Marshal I think you needn’t waste your breath anymore The soldiers now only follow Lord Gu’s orders. What kind of bewitching potion has Gu Cheng fed you all? You are my troops not his personal retinue. So you still remember they’re your soldiers? Then when you beat, abused, corporally punished and withheld their pay, even used them as bargaining chips in deals with bandits, did you treat them as soldiers then? Seize him! Gu Cheng I must have been blind Had I known this the first time we met I should’ve cut you down myself. Your troops have long resented you Even without me sooner or later you’d die without a burial place. Gu Cheng You’re too naive Do you really think you can kill me? I have Chancellor Qin’s protection Once back in the capital with just one word from him everything can be easily swept under the rug. Who said I’m sending you back to the capital? Do you know what this is? This is the roster Colonel Zhao gave me From you, the Grand Marshal of Zhennan, down to every camp captain in the entire southeastern border army All who violated military law are recorded here I’ll hold each one accountable. …… Madman! You’re utterly insane! You actually want to purge all the officers? The law doesn’t punish multitudes Don’t you understand? Just as you said the southeastern border army is thoroughly rotten Only drastic measures can cure it completely. Fool! This will cause massive chaos You can’t possibly bear the consequences. Direct arrests might cause unrest But what if I summon them to a meeting in your name? The task of delivering messages I’ll leave to you. …… Your subordinate accepts without hesitation Supervisor Gu. What about me? Your hands are stained with the blood of Daqian’s people. Your crimes are innumerable, you are utterly wicked, you deserve to die a thousand deaths. Supervisor Gu, please be just! You can’t kill me! I—I— I’m actually innocent! Innocent? Yes! Daqian is a heavenly dynasty, a land of talent and prosperity, far surpassing our country a hundredfold! If not for the Grand Marshal’s instigation, even if you gave me a hundred guts, I would never dare invade even an inch of Daqian! Supervisor Gu, it’s all his fault! I was forced! I’ve always revered peace and treated others with kindness! What fine words—”instigation”! What fine words—”forced”! What fine words—”revering peace”! and “treating others kindly”! I’m moved! Very well, then I won’t behead you today. Thank you, Supervisor Gu! Your great mercy, I will never forget! Once I return, I will surely build a shrine in your honor, and worship you day and night! You’re thanking me too soon. I only said I wouldn’t behead you— not that I wouldn’t kill you. For a shameless wretch like you, mere execution is too lenient. I will have you torn apart by five horses, and with your blood, I shall console the spirits of Daqian’s people in the afterlife. My lord, everything has been arranged. At the hour of Hai tonight, all the offending officers will gather here. By then, they will be like fish in a barrel— lambs to the slaughter. Good. At the hour of Hai tonight, I shall be here to give the southeastern border army a complete and thorough purge. The golden monkey wields its mighty cudgel. Why has Your Excellency summoned us today? What is the matter? Our Grand Marshal has dealings with the Japanese pirates Most likely there’s news Hmph While the old man enjoys the meat we brothers get to drink the broth Today we’ll prosper again The Grand Marshal arrives! The Grand Marshal is here! Grand Marshal What is the meaning of this? Grand Marshal Zhennan deeply favored by the imperial court Instead of diligently serving the nation colludes with pirates bringing calamity to the country and people Now the truth is revealed The crime warrants execution As for you lot all accomplices of the Grand Marshal aiding the evildoer with countless wicked deeds It’s time to pay the price for your actions Supervisor Gu, have you gone mad? Leave some leeway for future encounters Supervisor Gu Don’t push things to the extreme This official handles cases strictly according to Daqian’s laws I would never wrong an innocent nor let a guilty party escape The ones pushing things to the extreme aren’t me but yourselves We are all key officers of the Southeastern Frontier Army If we all die here tonight the Southeastern Frontier Army will fall into chaos Exactly! With the Southeastern Frontier Army in chaos countless casualties will follow You, this Supervisor will be cursed for eternity This official advises you all Don’t overestimate yourselves What do you people amount to? The Southeastern Frontier Army without you would collapse? What a colossal joke! As per your orders, my lord Your subordinate has prepared a list containing names of capable soldiers who’ve been suppressed by these brutes all these years never receiving promotions Do you hear? This official has made preparations The moment you’re executed today replacements will immediately assume your posts The Southeastern Frontier Army won’t collapse I’ve said my piece Now please proceed to your deaths and restore to our Southeastern Frontier Army a bright and just future You act recklessly You deserve to die horribly Chancellor Qin will skin you alive And tear out your tendons To avenge this blood feud for us At death’s door Still spouting nonsense You brutes Combined, you’re not worth A single hair of Lord Gu By Lord Gu’s military order Execute them! My lord, All of Grand Marshal Zhennan’s faction Have been executed Good There are three more tasks For you to complete Please give your orders, my lord I will not refuse First, Notify all reserve officers To assume their posts immediately And rebuild the framework Of the southeastern border army at once Anyone who disobeys Shall be executed without trial Stabilizing morale is paramount Second, Confiscate all properties Of Grand Marshal Zhennan and his faction Execute their families And distribute the seized assets As military pay To every single Common soldier Brilliant, my lord A two-pronged approach Combining kindness and severity The southeastern army won’t be in chaos May I ask, my lord, What is the third task? The third task Concerns the bandits Their leader Has been drawn and quartered Now is the time When they’re leaderless A golden opportunity Not to be missed My lord means to Those who offend our Great Qian Shall be punished no matter how far Gather elite troops Travel light And launch a surprise attack We must annihilate all bandits in one strike I obey your command Is there anything else to report? If not, the court is dismissed. Report! Urgent message from eight hundred miles away! Tulun has attacked again. Great victory in the southeast! The bandits have been completely eradicated. This is indeed good news. Issue the decree: Summon Grand Marshal Zhennan to the capital for rewards. The Grand Marshal is already dead. What? Supervisor Gu incited rebellion, executed Grand Marshal Zhennan and the border generals. How dare he! Minister Gu, oh Minister Gu, why must you cause chaos wherever you go? How can I protect you this time? Your Majesty, inciting rebellion is tantamount to treason. Gu Cheng must be executed. As Chancellor Qin said, I understand. But Minister Gu is not that kind of man. Let’s wait for his return to hear his defense. Gu Cheng’s crimes are proven. Just sentence him to death. Why delay? Unless… Unless Your Majesty intends to bend the law? We beg Your Majesty to judge fairly. We beg Your Majesty to judge fairly. Lord Gu has arrived. Summon him immediately! Gu Cheng, you’ve committed such serious crimes, yet you dare to return? If I were you, I would have killed myself on the way here. Who knew you were so stubborn? When you were ceding land to Tulun, I didn’t see this coming. You… I won’t argue with a dead man walking. Your Majesty, didn’t you want to hear his defense? Here he stands. I’d like to see what excuse a rebellious envoy has to keep living. Tell me at once Tell Chancellor Qin why you instigated rebellion and executed Grand Marshal Zhennan What was your reason? Give me one justifiable reason and I shall spare no effort to mediate for you Grand Marshal Zhennan conspired with bandits The border generals were all complicit As Imperial Commissioner I had to purge these traitors Even as Imperial Commissioner you must obey the laws of Great Qian Who authorized your rebellion? Who gave you leave to execute the Grand Marshal? The military emergency demanded Rebellion was unavoidable Silver-tongued rogue! Do you think such excuses can absolve your crimes? Chancellor Qin judges others by his own petty standards I never sought to evade justice I never intended to escape punishment Your Majesty Though my cause was just inciting mutiny was indeed a capital offense Should others follow my example the consequences would be dire I willingly accept death to uphold Great Qian’s laws Minister Gu Your Majesty Gu Cheng has confessed Why delay further? This old minister advises drag him from the hall and beat him to death before the palace gates Your Majesty, order Gu Cheng’s execution! This is unconscionable! Your Majesty, execute Gu Cheng! Minister Gu Your Majesty, execute him now! Enough! Since Your Majesty finds removal troublesome Your Majesty The execution implements await only your command No more words, Your Majesty It’s but a simple execution Do it At last, success Soon I’ll return to the 21st century to drown in decadence Never thought you’d come to this. Execute him. Wait! Who dares make noise in the Golden Hall? Interrupting the execution! Damn. They couldn’t be here to save me, could they? Your Majesty, this commoner is Lord Gu’s personal attendant. Regarding the Southeast Border Army matter, I’ve always served by Lord Gu’s side. Lord Gu acted with pure devotion, without any selfish motives. If not for Lord Gu, the Southeast Border Army would still be in chaos. This man is from the southeast and can testify to everything. Your Majesty, I can prove it! If not for Lord Gu, our whole village would have been killed by bandits! Lord Gu is a good official, a true just and upright lord! Nonsense! You two— one is Gu Cheng’s accomplice, the other is an unidentified commoner. How dare you two claim to represent the southeast people? Your Majesty, I’ve brought a petition of ten thousand names. Nearly all of the millions in the southeast have left their fingerprints on this petition. I beg the court to listen to the voices of the southeast people. The Great Qian cannot lose Lord Gu! Chancellor Qin, Your Majesty, this is the people’s will! Such a scene of mass petition is something I’ve never seen before. Don’t talk to me about the people’s will. I know only one truth: Gu Cheng has committed grave crimes. Today, he must die. What are you waiting for? Strike him down! Old Man Qin is still dependable Kill me now No more delays Lingering brings complications Why are you standing there? Attack! Halt! Where did this brat come from? This is the Imperial Throne Hall Not a marketplace You have no right To make such a commotion here Another traitor? I come Representing the people’s will In my hands I hold another Ten Thousand Names Petition Another Ten Thousand Names Petition? Once there were hundreds of thousands Of Han people enslaved by Tulun Forced into servitude Treated worse than animals It was Lord Gu Who saved us And gave us new lives What I hold is a petition written in blood You— A blood petition now? It’s genuine Lord Gu oversees the Censorate Executed the Yong’an Marquis Upheld justice Shook the capital This is the capital’s Ten Thousand Names Petition We beg the court for mercy To pardon Lord Gu Rabble! You’re all nothing but rabble! Justice resides in people’s hearts Even Chancellor Qin can’t manipulate everything Ten Thousand Names Petitions Shouldn’t they be rare? How come for this guy They’re practically mass-produced? The Imperial Capital The Southeastern Border Army Millions of commoners Eagerly await Your Majesty Chancellor Qin The imperial court To deliberate deeply Chancellor Qin The will of the people Cannot be reversed I believe Why not go with the flow And pardon Minister Gu Your Majesty is mistaken The will of the people is fleeting But the law of the land is unshakable How can we For the sake of vague public sentiment Disregard the law of the land Such reasoning is absurd Today, I, the Chancellor, declare this Be it three petitions Or thirty Or three hundred Even if it were three hundred I will still execute Gu Cheng today That’s more like it Old Man Qin You’re a domineering minister How can you be cowed by public sentiment Hurry up and behead me I’d rather die early and rest in peace Chancellor Qin ignores the will of the people But what about the will of the officials Does the Chancellor care about that? What do you mean by that? Lord Gu’s integrity is unmatched The Censorate All look up to Lord Gu as a model If Lord Gu dies The Censorate Will resign en masse and return home Hahaha A mere Censorate Gone is gone Do you really think this can threaten me? The Censorate May not catch Chancellor Qin’s eye But what about the 100,000 troops of the Southeastern Border Army Will that make the Chancellor take notice? Are you threatening me too? Threat is too strong a word I merely wish to inform the Chancellor If Lord Gu dies The 100,000 troops of the Southeastern Border Army Will rise to purge the court of evil You would rebel openly for Gu Cheng (the Villain) The Southeastern Border Army would openly rebel Do you realize That with just these words you’ve spoken I could Execute your entire clan? Chancellor Qin Chancellor Qin The peace between Tulun and Daqian Exists only because my brother Admires my husband’s resolve If my husband dies The peace treaty Will naturally dissolve Today If you kill my husband I cannot stop you But I swear to heaven If my husband dies I will immediately return To Tulun And lead an army to invade Daqian March straight to the Imperial Capital And slaughter every last one in your Chancellor’s mansion …… The Censorate Southeastern Frontier Army And now we have Princess Tulun joining in All of you are rebelling against heaven’s will Gu Cheng You’re quite skilled at inciting people A just cause attracts much support An unjust one finds little Lord Gu is an upright gentleman Naturally he commands widespread support Gu Cheng Your ability to sway hearts has truly impressed this Chancellor So many people remain loyal to you I never expected so many would emerge to betray me Very well Since so many plead for you This Chancellor will show leniency and spare your life But if there’s a next time you won’t be so fortunate Oh come now, old man The law is absolute and must be strictly enforced You should stand firm Gu Cheng Don’t go too far I told you you should take better care of yourself Don’t die from anger before you can kill me Minister Gu Why are you still prostrate? Get up at once My lord You’ve worked hard It’s nothing worth mentioning Just two inches short I almost succeeded in dying This pains my heart My lord Though today’s crisis is resolved Chancellor Qin remains He won’t concede defeat Indeed, my lord Open attacks are easy to avoid but hidden schemes are hard to guard against You must remain cautious Chancellor Qin Don’t make me wait too long Gu Cheng (the Villain) I, the Chancellor, swear to be your mortal enemy If I don’t kill you I vow to be no man at all Lord Chancellor, please calm down Your subordinate believes to eliminate Gu Cheng there’s only one way now Speak Overthrow the current regime Rest assured, Lord Chancellor Before coming here I’ve dismissed all attendants There are absolutely no eavesdroppers Explain in detail Gu Cheng has now gained full power He’s no longer that petty official from before Her Majesty has made it clear she intends to rely on Gu Cheng to counterbalance Your Lordship’s power I’m well aware of this That Gu Cheng appears reckless on the surface but is actually unfathomably deep If we let this continue I fear… The power balance will reverse Lord Chancellor will never regain his position Therefore You must take advantage of your current absolute advantage cut through the complications swiftly and launch a coup directly First kill the emperor then Gu Cheng then purge all his followers And afterwards? The southeastern army is indeed a major concern But soldiers ultimately only seek titles and privileges for their families Just grant more dukedoms and marquisates to pacify them Princess Tulun She’s deeply in love with that Gu Cheng As for Tulun it’s even simpler At worst we can cede them half the kingdom Good Proceed as you suggest Give it to them After I ascend the throne we’ll take it all back Now make arrangements immediately Tomorrow I want to see that Gu Cheng and that foolish emperor lying dead in the court Understood Chancellor Qin’s dignity has been completely lost Who knows what schemes he’ll employ next to harm Minister Gu Your Majesty need not worry excessively We’ll simply counter force with force and meet challenges as they come Lord Gu is blessed by divine providence Your Majesty These are tributes delivered by General Hu of the Imperial Guards You may withdraw Chancellor Qin is truly lawless Controlling court affairs I tolerated it Wearing swords in court I tolerated it Now he dares to attempt a coup Your Highness need not distress yourself This humble servant believes this is actually favorable Recently Lord Gu has been working tirelessly Not only weakening the Chancellor’s power But also assembling capable allies Chancellor Qin can no longer monopolize power Minister Gu is truly my fortunate star Chancellor Qin’s coup attempt marks the final confrontation With General Hu as our hidden asset Your Majesty is assured of victory This presents the perfect opportunity to eliminate Chancellor Qin and purge the rebels Then let the decisive battle commence Yesterday in the backyard of the Chancellor’s residence suddenly appeared a luminous pearl This old minister believes it is a heavenly auspicious sign thus foretelling our Great Qian Dynasty everlasting prosperity Oh? Such a thing exists? This is a divine gift from heaven This old minister dares not keep it privately hence presenting it to Your Majesty This is clearly just a rock Your Majesty must not jest at this old minister’s expense This luminous pearl is crystal clear flawless throughout without any blemish Truly a rare treasure in this world Perfectly rounded radiating boundless brilliance I have never seen such a perfect luminous pearl Your Majesty Since Your Majesty cannot see clearly then let the assembled officials judge for Your Majesty whether what this Chancellor holds is a worthless rock or a priceless luminous pearl Naturally, it is a luminous pearl Chancellor Qin is cunning as ever This is his final test before forcing the throne Pity that all the court officials are spineless This old fox is now playing the game of calling a stag a horse Lord Gu What do you think of the luminous pearl in this Chancellor’s hand? Is it fine? Quite excellent Oh? You think so too? Then may I ask what makes it excellent? Its excellence lies in Chancellor Qin and all the court nobles being utterly and completely blind as bats You dare insult this Chancellor? And humiliate the entire court? What? Am I speaking falsely? This worthless stone being hailed as a rare treasure – Are you all blind? Lord Gu, hold your tongue! Chancellor Qin governs the empire from the imperial court. His wisdom is boundless. If Chancellor Qin declares this a night pearl, then it is a night pearl. This pebble nonsense is pure fabrication! His word becomes law? If he passes gas, would you all treat it as divine fragrance? How dare you! As a minister of the court, your conduct represents our Great Qian Empire. How can you speak so crudely? Chancellor Qin prefers refinement? Very well. Good. I have a couplet for you all: “One two three four five six seven” “Filial piety, fraternal duty, loyalty, faith, courtesy, righteousness, integrity” What does this signify? “One two three four five six seven” – What’s missing? Eight. Exactly. You’ve forgotten your ancestors! You! Now the second line: “Filial piety, fraternal duty, loyalty, faith, courtesy, righteousness, integrity” – What’s lacking? Shame. Brilliant. Not only ancestor-forgetting, but utterly shameless! Gu Cheng, Do you presume because I spared you last time, that this Chancellor cannot touch you? Is this why you’re so bold? Every syllable I speak, every phrase I utter, serves the public good. If Chancellor Qin wishes my head, let it be done. Chancellor Qin, whatever schemes you’ve prepared, unleash them now. I grow impatient. Hmph! Very well. Imperial Guards! Divine Ox Guards – present yourselves! Where are the Imperial Guards? Without summons you dare enter armed? What are you doing? Retreat at once! Your Majesty, save your breath They are all my men They obey only my orders The Imperial Guards and Golden Guards are my imperial army Without my decree they cannot enter the court You dispatched them privately Do you intend to rebel? Your Majesty is mistaken It is not this old minister who seeks rebellion but Your Majesty who must abdicate After today the world shall receive a special imperial decree Empress Murong Qinglan lacks virtue and talent and is unfit for the throne Thus she abdicates to Chancellor Qin Wang The new emperor ascends with general amnesty and universal celebration Chancellor Ah, no Your Majesty is wise Why do you stand dumbfounded? Kneel before your new emperor! Long live the Emperor! Ten thousand years! So this is Chancellor Qin’s plan A palace coup Bold move I like it If I survive this there’s no justice in this world Rise, my ministers We thank Your Majesty This chancellor… No… We… Our first act as emperor is to reform the court and purge traitors to restore integrity to the realm And the greatest traitor is you Gu Cheng Do you admit your guilt? Gu Cheng His Majesty is asking you Are you deaf? Your Majesty Which Majesty? I only recognize Her Majesty the Empress of Daqian I’m not the Majesty of you shameless traitors and dogs Gu Cheng Last chance for you Either kneel and confess to His Majesty and beg for mercy or I’ll run you through and paint this hall with your blood You traitorous scum deceiving your sovereign usurping the throne dare ask for my confession? What a goddamn joke Minister Gu’s backbone remains unbroken as ever How fortunate We are to have such a minister Old traitor Not a single word of confession from me This head of mine if you want it take it But you’d better hang it in this Golden Hall so I can watch you bastards turn to ashes My dynasty shall last ten thousand generations While you shall turn to ashes Ten thousand generations? What pipe dream is this? Your doomed regime won’t last a hundred days unless Heaven turns blind We tire of his barking Execute him Gu Cheng, let me send you off Next life, remember don’t grow such a stiff spine or it’ll get shattered Minister Gu must not die! Little wench still playing empress? Who dares stop me today? I dare stop you No way, even this can’t kill me? Brother, are you messing with me? General Hu, have you gone mad? Who gave you the audacity to act so recklessly here? I’m perfectly sane. Traitors and rebels deserve to die by all. Your Majesty has been frightened. Lord Gu has been startled. Why? I’ve treated you well. Give me a reason. You want a reason? Then I’ll give you one. From the very beginning, I’ve been Her Majesty the Empress’s agent, sent under Her Majesty’s orders to infiltrate your side. You hid yourself well. All these years, by your side, I’ve witnessed too much— your disregard for human life, your tyranny. I once despaired, thinking Great Qian was beyond saving, that darkness would fall. Fortunately, there’s Lord Gu. Lord Gu, you’re a true hero, the light that illuminates Great Qian. Please accept my bow. Indeed. I too have never seen a man as extraordinary as Minister Gu. General Hu, give your sword to Minister Gu. Yes. Minister Gu, today I grant you a special privilege— permission to kill in the Golden Hall. The conflict between you and Chancellor Qin shall be settled by your own hand. Old man, do you have any last words? Gu Cheng I admit defeat today But you won’t come to a good end either To say nothing of others Do you think Her Majesty the Empress and all those brothers of hers are easy to deal with? The late Emperor granted extensive fiefdoms to regional lords Their power has grown unchecked Now they’ve become too powerful to control For all these years why have these regional princes remained so obedient? Do you think they fear the imperial court? Do they fear Her Majesty the Empress? They fear me this Chancellor As long as I live I keep them suppressed They dare not rebel If I fall today the golden shackles on their heads will be gone Within three years all regional lords will rise in rebellion Do you really believe that? My death will trigger the vassal kings’ uprising Their uprising will bring down the Great Qian Empire My single life can drag the entire empire down with me It’s worth it You overestimate yourself Mere vassal kings cannot shake the foundation of Great Qian Gu Cheng I know you’re not afraid to die But the tides of history are vast and unstoppable No single person can reverse the course of destiny Chancellor Qin, have you heard of the Decree of Grace? Does Lord Gu have a brilliant plan? To deal with all the feudal lords in the realm? Minister Gu, speak quickly. We are listening. The positions of the feudal lords are all hereditary and unalterable. When an old marquis dies, the eldest legitimate son inherits. What if we break this tradition? Minister Gu, explain in detail. Your Majesty need only issue an imperial decree: When a feudal lord dies, all his descendants may inherit the title. The manpower, resources and lands within the fief shall be divided equally among them. Brilliant! Once the Decree of Enfeoffment is issued, the lords across the realm will surely be thrown into turmoil. Thus, the feudal lords will be increasingly divided, their power diminishing steadily, until they can no longer oppose the court. How could this old man have never conceived such a strategy? Minister Gu, you are truly heaven’s gift – a qilin genius bestowed upon Us. I merely wish to tell certain people not to be so presumptuous. You are utterly insignificant. Without you, Great Qian will not perish – it will only prosper more. Minister Gu, this is killing both body and spirit! To encounter Minister Gu is simply Chancellor Qin’s misfortune. Gu Cheng, your schemes are truly venomous. Chancellor, may you rest in peace. This old man shall have you accompany me in death. Old Traitor At death’s door yet still daring to commit violence Minister Gu Are you alright? It’s nothing Old Man Qin I told you to take care of your health but you wouldn’t listen You’re so weak who could you possibly kill? As long as Minister Gu is unharmed Ten thousand Chancellors Qin couldn’t compare to a single strand of Minister Gu’s hair Chancellor Qin Wang has committed the grave crime of treason showing no remorse and even attempted to assault a high-ranking official His crimes warrant execution Drag him out to the Meridian Gate and execute him by a thousand cuts Exterminate his entire clan and imprison all his accomplices The Censorate shall personally investigate and punish all offenders with the utmost severity Gu Cheng I should have on the very day I met you stopped at nothing to grind your bones to dust Gu Cheng Go! Quick, get out! Hurry! Today’s palace coup was thwarted thanks to you two otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable In governing the court I reward and punish justly Attendants! Your Majesty, your servant is here Draft an edict for me General Hu has rendered great service in protecting the throne Promote him to First-Rank General of the Western Expedition and confer upon him the title of Duke Dingguo Your servant thanks Your Majesty for your boundless grace As for Minister Gu Minister Gu I hereby grant you the extraordinary honor of an imperial surname and a princely title Exempt from bowing before me Hereditary in perpetuity sharing the fate of the nation Furthermore I appoint you as the Grand Preceptor of Daqian a model for all scholars In the future I will rely on you to assist me in state affairs Damn it I just wanted to court death how did I end up at the pinnacle of power? Lord Gu has arrived. The palace maids around have all been dismissed. Well done. You may leave now. Your Majesty summoned me late at night. Is there something you need? There is indeed a matter I need Minister Gu’s help with. Your Majesty, please speak. As long as it is within my power, I will not hesitate to oblige. Minister Gu, don’t you think my grand hall feels somewhat empty? Ah… All these years, with Chancellor Qin monopolizing power, I endured humiliation and hardship, never considering the matter of heirs. Now that Chancellor Qin has been executed and the realm is at peace, I can no longer delay the issue of succession. Your Majesty speaks wisely. The lack of an heir is indeed a grave matter. The Ministry of Rites should indeed expedite arrangements to enrich Your Majesty’s harem. You really are a block of wood. After all I’ve said, how can you still not understand? I’ve already encountered a man like you. What other man could possibly catch my eye? If you won’t help me, who else can I turn to? This… this is hardly appropriate. What’s inappropriate about it? Today, no matter what, you must help me conceive a child. Minister Gu, tell me, between me and your Tulun Princess, who is more beautiful? Both are beautiful, both… Ah, no no no, Your Majesty is more beautiful.
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