《长安的荔枝 The Litchi Road》EP19：阿弥塔抓到关键人物阿土，却被手下背叛？｜雷佳音 岳云鹏｜古装 传奇 剧情｜KUKAN Drama
[The Litchi Road] [Speedwell] [Hongni Embroidery Workshop] Father. Sir shared osmanthus cakes today. One for each. I saved mine for you. I’ll pass. I can take it home for you to eat later. You eat it. You always say whenever you see good food, you want to share it with me. When I find tasty things, I want to share with Father too. Come on. Silly girl. Okay. It’s sweet. Speedwell? Your legs often ache. Speedwell reduces swelling. When I watched you make a decoction, I remembered what it looked like. This one. Next time, embroider a flatbread for me. All you think about is food. [Episode 19] Go there. Don’t panic, Uncle Feng. We came to ask about someone named Tu. You introduced him to sell those 2,000 shares to my father, right? Didn’t you say you didn’t want to bring up the past? Why ask about it now? Because I heard Tu’s alive. Who said that? The Whale-riding Tower fire burned him to death too. If you lie, I’ll throw you into the water now. I truly don’t know. Stop scaring him. Come here. Uncle Feng, ignore his nonsense. We won’t hurt you. Uncle Feng, tell me the truth. I’ll pay for your treatment. Here we go. There are opportunities
but also scammers. Stay alert. I came to Lingnan [Tu]
to find my distant cousin for shelter. I heard he earned good money here. Really? What’s his name? Zhen Haidong. Mr. Zhen! His business spans several streets. I’ll take you. No charge this time. Thank you. What’s your name? Call me Tu. Okay, Tu. A money-making opportunity came up recently. Consider it. What did you say to me? Lingnan has too many scammers. Always the same trick with the same opening line: “A money-making opportunity came up.” This is different. Absolutely reliable. That’ll be their second line. Come closer. Listen. I’m the broker of something called “Sea Sail Share”. It’s a money-maker. Buy one share now and get one share of the total profit when the fleet succeeds. But what if the fleet fails? I’ll lose everything. Impossible. Know whose fleet this is? Whose? Havoc. Biggest power in the South Seas. The ocean’s his backyard. Any fleet could fail, but not his. So isn’t the Sea Sail Share worth buying? If it’s Havoc’s fleet, it’s worth a try. Exactly. But you don’t get to pick and choose anymore. People are fighting over them. Earn this commission and I can leave this hard labor. I can return to my tribe and brag every day. I hold 2,000 shares. Two thousand? For such coveted shares, who’d sell so many? Is this reliable? The seller is a dignitary who acts mysteriously. Ask no questions. It’s guaranteed reliable. Isn’t Mr. Zhen your distant cousin? Introduce him to me. He’ll surely get onboard with this sure deal. When he profits, he’ll give you a cut. You’ll get rich. You can return home gloriously and honor your ancestors. It hurts! Help me! You bastard! Rumor has it that Havoc died last night in the Whale-riding Tower fire. He left after recovering. What good is blaming him? He asked me not to tell anyone that I saw him or that he was still alive. He said he’d be in danger. You never saw him again? Once. He paid me to deliver medicine to the Dayu Mountains and I did. That’s all. Haven’t seen him since. Where did you meet? A small tavern. You went to ask yourself? I did. Lan knows many people here with wide connections. If he can’t find anything, neither can I. Lan and He Youguang know each other. Is he trustworthy? Just a facade of niceness. Lan’s father owned several streets of business. But all were seized By He Youguang. You think Lan would accept that? Besides, he also wants to find Tu to uncover how his father went bankrupt. It’s very complicated. It’s useless to tell you, and it’s better if you don’t know. You already did a good job
finding this much. He mentioned a tavern. What’s it called? Um… Dukangli. Where are you going? To find more clues. Cocklebur? Notice the difference? Huh? What difference? This one is large with pointed tips curving upward. Lingnan cockleburs are often smaller. I saw this type only once. Where? The litchi orchard. On a great priestess from the Dayu Mountains. So the cockleburs are likely unique to the Dayu Mountains. I found it near the tavern, which means someone
from the Dayu Mountains visited there. We find more large cockleburs, and we find Tu. Mr. Li. Many large cockleburs here. We’re at the city outskirts now. There are few people living here. Check ahead. Go take a look. You actually found him. Who is it? We’re peddlers. Do you sell needles and thread? Where are your parents? Uncle’s out. You can’t see, right? No. But I’m used to it. Are you peddling now? We’ve needed
needles and thread for ages. Well… Yes. This peddler didn’t bring enough goods. He’ll fetch some. He’ll buy some. He has a way. Give him a moment. Fetch now. He’ll be back soon. You need those for embroidery? My daughter is about your age. She’s studying embroidery too. Look. See? Her embroidery. I can’t see. May I touch it? Sure. Here. Feel it. What is this flower? Speedwell. Exquisite stitches! Can you tell? I want to learn embroidery too. Though I’m blind, I can feel it with my fingers. You’re cut out for embroidery. They say blind people have sensitive touch. Your work would be delicate. Your slender fingers are made for this. Really? But I can’t leave home. Your parents forbid it? I have no parents. I live with my uncle. I never asked him. Besides, workshops won’t take a blind student. Not true. Know Chang’an? I heard of it. It’s where the Emperor lives. Yes. There are many embroidery workshops there with famous blind embroiderers. True masters! They embroider patterns like loongs, phoenixes, Qilins, and blooming peonies. The patterns are amazing. They’re good! How do they imagine such patterns? With heart. Anything done wholeheartedly succeeds despite the difficulty. Besides your uncle, any other adults? I could speak with them. No. Just Uncle and me. Is he your blood uncle? No. I’ve been blind since birth. I wandered homeless. Once I got lost and somehow stumbled here. Uncle gave me a cake. I told him my story. He let me stay. A good man. So… Do you know his name? No. Did he share his past? No. So does he… have distinguishing features? Features? Right. You can’t see. I touched his face. There were many scars covering nearly all of his face. He probably looks frightening. Burn scars? Likely. They feel like my burn from hot oil. Needles! Oh, my. Well… See? I told you! Needles! – Needles and thread.
– They’re here. Here! Needles and thread! Not just them! Anything you need! Here. Have some rice cakes. Thank you. Delicious. How much should I pay you? They’re free. [Two thousand shares] Well? It should be Tu. The girl’s uncle. He’s gone fishing and will return in three days. We can’t alert him. What if he returns early? If the girl mentions two strangers asking, he’ll grow suspicious. He might flee early. Know any embroidery workshops? Workshops? My former tenant runs one. Perfect. Let’s go. Forget something? No. I came back to ask if you truly want to join a workshop. Very much. But I must talk to Uncle when he gets home. Here’s the thing. This gentleman knows a workshop owner. He’ll ask if they’ll accept you. Really? Yes. I’ll return in three days. So… If your uncle returns early, don’t tell him yet. This might not work out. If it fails, false hope hurts. Surprise him when it’s confirmed. Agreed? Why are you so kind to me? I told you. My daughter is your age. Here. Take the handkerchief embroidered by her as our pledge. Deal? Okay. It’s a deal! You found Tu? We’ve located his home and confirmed he’s alive. Told you so! Told you so! Did you see him? Not personally. He’s gone fishing and will return in three days. We’ll have to wait patiently to see if we can find the shortcut. We’ll find it. Right, Aunt? I’m never wrong. Alright. Tonight, Jun and Hao are going to dance the Vow Dance. Let’s celebrate together! Celebrate! Sir, enjoy. Congratulations! Thank you, Mr. Li. Thanks. Try this. Try this. Elder Su, I have indigestion. You have it. You’ve never tried it. Come on. I’ll drink a toast. A toast to all! Um… Great! I’d like to make a toast. We gather in Lingnan, striving for the litchi transport tirelessly. I never properly thanked you. I’m truly sorry. The task of litchi transport decides my family’s fate. I must exhaust all efforts to overcome this trial. I always remember your help. I am deeply grateful. When the litchis reach Chang’an, I won’t forget your great kindness. But today, most importantly, we wish Jun and Hao many children and healthy ones! Healthy! Bottoms up! Bravo! Bottoms up! Bottoms up! Thank you, Mr. Li. Congratulations! Mr. Li, I am a humble Hu merchant once framed by villains. I could’ve met my doom. By heaven’s will, I met you. Thus I revived from ashes. To me you are noble, respected, and peerless. You’re like rare incense refreshing the soul. I’ve been in trading for years, but I’ve never met anyone as pure as you. If the litchi transport succeeds, I’ll boast to my descendants that my contribution has surpassed all! I’ll be getting too big for my boots. This cup of wine, let’s drink to the dregs together! Drink to the dregs together! Same here! With the wine, let me level with you. Compared to clever people, you’re a great fool. So foolish that I couldn’t bear to cheat you. Yet although you’re a fool, you’re brilliant beyond measure! Ingenious tricks abound. Your talent is matchless. I can’t flatter like other officials do. I studied calculation. Calculating is the only thing I know. You flatter me. Frankly, I want to tell you a secret. Initially, I just wanted to trade for “a pangolin”. Litchi transport? Not my concern! But then I smelled… I smelled profit. I saw the chance and I got greedy. So I decided to assist you. I hope I don’t become a joke. And please, don’t look down on me. Never. Elder Su, without your help and loan at that time, I’d have jumped into the river. I hold dear to your kindness, and I’ll remember forever! Forever. Drink to the dregs together! To the dregs! Here! Drink! Drink! Drink! Drink! Yes! Yes! ♪Sitting in a row, eating fruit♪ ♪One for you, one for me♪ ♪Everyone frowning tightly♪ ♪One for me, one for you♪ ♪I was Lingnan’s carefree sprite♪ ♪Dancing with the moon
and sky so bright♪ ♪Pursued by crowds with no respite♪ ♪Witnessing greed in human sight♪ ♪I was Lingnan’s carefree sprite♪ ♪Longing for a sleep in the woods
on a moonlit night♪ ♪Savoring breeze and lute’s sweet sound♪ ♪Free at heart, with peace profound♪ ♪Day by day, bit by bit♪ ♪Bit by bit, fit by fit♪ ♪Day by day, bit by bit♪ ♪Fit by fit, day by day♪ ♪Through mountains, lakes,
and rivers wide♪ ♪I journey in dreams far and wide♪ ♪Endless schemes and deceit I hear♪ ♪Absurd pretense so insincere♪ ♪I, too, wished to see
golden tiles glow♪ ♪In this bustling mortal world below♪ ♪But all I saw was a man’s plight♪ ♪Weeping through the lonely night♪ ♪Day by day, bit by bit♪ ♪Bit by bit, fit by fit♪ ♪I was Lingnan’s carefree sprite♪ ♪Swinging on green boughs in sunlight♪ See that? What are you looking at? ♪Till Chang’an called me to its gate♪ ♪And set my fate to twist and gyrate♪ It’s rare to see him so happy. Men at his age, many are burdened by family. Only when he’s drunk can he be so uninhibited and carefree. City men’s hearts are more complex than ours. I worry that you might get too close to them. It might bring unforeseen disaster. No. Li Shande won’t harm me. He’s different from other city men. I see his sincerity. I know that he genuinely wants to help us. But their world has too many constraints. There are many things that he can’t control. If that day comes, your orchard won’t remain as it is now. Consultant Konglang. Tu meets Shande in three days. Then we will know who sold the Sea Sail Share. The Whale-riding Tower’s truth will surface. At critical moments, even a few hours can change everything, let alone three days. Tu hid for years. Not just we are looking for him. If He Youguang hears rumors, he won’t wait passively. Remember: Don’t tell Amita. Avoid unnecessary complications. Understood. Rest assured. I am a courteous decent man. If not for duty I’d never approach Amita. Shande will also be reminded to avoid mistakes during his meeting with Tu. No need to see me out. Please await good news. Wherever there’s light,
[*He Youguang means “there’s light”] you look stunning. You said He Youguang? Farewell. Ma’am. Mr. Zhao? What brings you here? What can I do for you? All these years I’ve watched you alone in the Guild dealing with profit-driven merchants. You’ve been working tirelessly, earning much for Mr. He. Yet he treats you as a pawn. It’s heartbreaking just to think about it. As a subordinate, my words hold little weight. My advice would be useless. You came just to say this? I came to offer a chance to change your fate. I didn’t do it for Amita. I did it for myself. I’m confused. Amita uncovered an old secret. He Youguang once pirated a ship carrying medicines. If Havoc knew, he’d expel him from the fleet. Havoc ruled the seas then. Omnipotent, I’d say. Being expelled would mean death to He Youguang. I know He’s nature. He’d want to kill before getting killed. Li Shande is seeking a man named Tu who was a broker once. There was a strange tale. When the Sea Sail Share peaked, someone sold 2,000 shares abruptly. Tu was the broker. Soon after, your father died in flames. Now it seems he found out about something beforehand. I mentioned Tu to Mr. He today. He actually knew him. Perhaps even dealt with him. Tu from the Dayu Mountains? Isn’t he dead? You know Tu, too? Tu was just a broker then. Why would He Youguang remember a nobody’s death? He explained, “I remember all Sea Sail Share brokers.” But I was a broker then too. Actually, I was the most famous one! He didn’t recognize me! Something’s fishy. You mean He Youguang is linked to Tu? Yes. So now, only Tu knows the seller’s identity. Watch Li Shande closely. Tu must not fall into his hands. Seize him by force if necessary. Mr. Zhao. Why did you tell me this? I know you distrust me. I’ve never defied him all these years serving Mr. He. But I must do justice to the salary the Court pays me. Still, why would you benefit by telling Amita? I saw you show concern for a dagger last time. I knew you cared deeply about your father’s death. Whoever finds Tu uncovers the truth. If Amita finds Tu, she’ll break with He Youguang. The Guild Leader’s position will become vacant. I was hesitant about revealing this secret. I can leverage it to help Xiao Yunchuan get the position. Then the Hu Merchant Guild becomes mine. Perhaps my conscience prevailed. I can take bribes from Xiao Yunchuan for good reasons. I’ve revealed what I shouldn’t have. Consider carefully. Farewell. Tu will return from fishing
in three days. No one at sea acts faster than you. Are you sure he’ll return today? Has he ever been late before? Never. Uncle always prepares days of food for me before leaving. He never delays. I’ll get you food. Shande waited in Tu’s hut all day. No sign of him. Something went wrong? Could it be Mr. He’s men took Tu? Our spies report that Mr. He’s men also watched the hut. Word must have gotten out. Where is Tu? Ma’am. We caught Tu as he tried to jump ship and flee. Mr. Zhao’s words were suspicious
with unknown intent. Don’t trust him fully. Tu. I am Havoc’s daughter. I’m the current Leader of the Hu Merchant Guild. I swear on my life I won’t harm you. Just tell me the truth about the Whale-riding Tower fire. Your eyes look just like your father’s. Whatever you fear, whoever you fear, speak the truth, and I’ll protect you. I can give you money. Take you far from Lingnan. Ensure you never want for anything. What truth? Tu. Just tell me, was my father’s death an accident or a plot? Guo. Find a physician to treat his wounds. Fetch food. Tu, state your demands. I’ll agree if possible. Rest first. We’ll talk later. Don’t let anyone in. Ma’am. Mr. He’s men are looking for Tu too. Why not hand him to Mr. He? You can confront him directly. I need to hear Tu’s answer first. Greetings, Mr. He. Mr. He. Take your time. Mr. He. I know you’ve been looking for Tu. Tu is at the Guild now. Why is Tu with Amita? Ma’am seems to have her own agenda. She wants to interrogate him herself. I felt you should know regardless. I fear she’d fall for slander, causing a rift between you two. I beg you to clarify things directly and don’t blame her. Mr. He. Ma’am surely means no harm… Seems the inevitable has arrived. Ma’am. Well? Port reports: Pirates have been searching coastal waters lately. It’s Amita. Likely someone wants to provoke Amita into fighting with He Youguang. So they leaked the news to her. Amita! I’ll demand Tu from her. No! Amita surely has spies. It’s a sudden event. He Youguang can’t mobilize troops fast. So he’ll only bring a few men. Luotuo and Jin Jiao. Scout the Guild. Aye. Protect Amita at all costs. Amita. Father, what brings you here? [The Litchi Road] You have Guild Leader potential. Why favor Xiao Yunchuan so much? Ma’am. Look. Is this the Dayu Mountains’ terrain? I was blind to treat you like my sister. ♪The moon rises, the sun sets♪ ♪I recall the deep feelings again♪ ♪Dwelling on it♪ ♪Dawns to dusks,
a thousand miles apart we gaze♪ ♪Gatherings, partings,
rights and wrongs♪ ♪Wind and rain blur the sight♪ ♪My longing travels
through endless years♪ ♪The past is behind us,
and the future is ahead♪ ♪Our joy will fade with time♪ ♪I keep our old times in mind♪ ♪The sea turns into starlight♪ ♪We gather, scatter,
like clouds across the sky♪ ♪Winds hum through trembling leaves♪ ♪Achievements and faults
are all in vain♪ ♪No mountain too steep,
no journey too far♪ ♪It’s just♪ ♪Green thrives
while vitality of us fades♪ ♪Glitz and glamour vanish♪ ♪Carved into vicissitudes♪ ♪Throughout all time,
I have lived on ordinary♪ ♪Without knowing
if you are in sorrow or delight♪ ♪The chaos in the world has no end♪ ♪Alone I’ll stay in this yard
with osmanthus♪ ♪Waiting for your return,
watching new sprouts♪ ♪Appreciating the blossoms
all by myself♪ ♪Unharmed by seasons’ change♪ ♪Is Chang’an♪ ♪On the way to Lingnan?♪