Trailer EP01-06: Li Shande began to test the method of transporting litchi | The Litchi Road
Court of the national granaries,
convey the imperial decree. This task… It’s a death sentence
for whoever takes it. Liangyuan. I need to talk to you. You all truly appoint me the Litchi Envoy? Mr. Lu. If you uncover proof of the Right Chancellor’s collusion with He Youguang, the Left Chancellor can topple him. Open the archives! I need to see the archived copy
of a decree! What are you doing? Eavesdropping. Come inside and listen! The decree states clearly. You are appointed Litchi Envoy to procure fresh litchis for the palace. His Majesty is waiting. Does His Majesty really want to eat fresh litchis？ But fresh litchis
can’t last more than three days before they get rotten. Words from His Majesty
are divine law. We can only obey as subordinates. His Majesty’s edict cannot be canceled. Then it’s best to find a scapegoat who takes this errand. Only when he fails and gets killed can others return to peace. What should I do if you die? I just borrowed 150 guan of Righteousness Loan. If the debt ends up sour, But your daughter will become a slave. I will leave our house to you even with my life. I have to take a long trip. Father. When the osmanthus blossoms, you must come back. Xiu might need to stay at her uncle’s house
for a while. Qilang is also going on a long trip. Where is he going? It will be a hazardous journey to Lingnan. I can disguise
as the envoy of the Right Chancellor and get close to He Youguang. If I fail again, I’m willing to kill myself for this. I’m no swindler! You are! I’m no swindler. Drown him in the river. Take him away. Sir. I know Pan Bao. He drowned in Chang’an. Drowned? I’ve just received word that Pan Bao died at Leyou Garden in Chang’an 26 days ago. Mr. Zhao, since every word from you
drips with suspicion, You may retrieve the Military Fish Tally in Chang’an. Where did this Litchi Envoy come from? Ruining everything. When did you become the Litchi Envoy? Before you left Chang’an, I was set up. What are you doing here in Lingnan? None of that matters now. Just remember this. I’m no longer Zheng Ping’an. I’m Ma Guiyun. Ma what? Ma Guiyun. Ma… Who is Ma Guiyun? Me. Aren’t you Zheng Ping’an? I am Ma Guiyun! This is serious. You’ve got a matrilocal marriage? So you’re saying this litchi delivery is actually true? Give him some money and tell him to get lost. No, we can’t give him money. Once money gets involved, he’ll be tangled up with us forever. Then what do you suggest? Sir, I’ve prepared a generous gift for you. Do you know what this means? Go wherever you like. Just stop bothering him. Then what do you suggest? If it’s about money, I can help you. You’ll have to learn from me. I truly desperately need
the Military Fish Tally. But no matter how much I like it, right now, I wouldn’t dare take it. You said I should ponder over what the Litchi Envoy said. He’s using his head to test our loyalty? How did things end up like this? Why? This isn’t all Mr. Li’s fault. Look at him. Others scheme against him, and all he can do
is scheme against me! If the litchi delivery succeeds, then I won’t have to die. If the Inspector finds out you sold a dispatch, you’re still a dead man. The road ahead is muddy. Take care. The Right Chancellor
sent men out of the city overnight, heading toward Gaozhou. I wonder if Zheng Ping’an
can turn the tide. If his cover is blown, a mere Assistant Minister of Banquets can be discarded. Konglang won’t let him
leave Lingnan alive then. Li Shande, I’ve shown you every kindness! From now on, find your own way to make money! This area here
is her family’s litchi orchard. You… A city man! And wearing official robes! Where? – Where?
– Where? – Where?
– Where? I… I’m the Litchi Envoy. Get him! Seriously, are you after money, or…? How many days can this water-separation method keep the litchis fresh? At best, four days. At worst, two, maybe. That’s great. I’m not leaving. You’re not leaving? I’m staying to deliver the litchis. I think this might work! Here in Lingnan, do we have ice? Soldiers?
[*”ice” and “soldier” are homophones in Chinese] I told you we should’ve just gotten rid of him for good. Keeping him alive
is nothing but trouble. Anyway, I’m completely doomed whether I go back or stay. So I might as well take a chance with this method for a sliver of hope. From today on, this orchard is requisitioned
as the Imperial Litchi Orchard, dedicated to supplying tribute litchis
to be delivered northward! Retreat! You really pulled it off! Litchi Envoy! It’s… It’s all an illusion. Every city man who comes here schemes to seize your orchard. How could you have believed him?