《长安的荔枝 The Litchi Road》EP33：何刺史谋反失败命丧黄泉，阿弥塔大仇得报｜雷佳音 岳云鹏｜古装 传奇 剧情｜KUKAN Drama
[The Litchi Road] [Pearl Hairpin] [Eleven years ago, Southeast Jianchuan]
Xiangling! Xiangling! It’s getting late now. She might not survive. Hurry and search! Xiangling! Over here! This way! We found her! Xiangling! She was so young. It must’ve been some robbers who robbed and killed her. They even took her pearl hairpin. You didn’t deserve to die like this! Xiangling! Poor girl. Are the robbers still nearby? Hurry back and check! I wonder if our son has come back. Blood? The door’s open! And there’s blood! The robbers are inside our house! Yu! [Young Yu Cheng’en]
Father, look. Why do you have Xiangling’s hairpin? Did you kill Xiangling? You monster! How could you do such a wicked thing? I didn’t mean to! I just wanted to see it but she wouldn’t give it to me! He’s young and doesn’t know better! Hairpin. My hairpin! I always get what I want. I’ll spare your life for one more day. At dawn, I’ll send you
to the magistrate! This monster! Someone’s here! He’s alive! Thank heavens! He’s awake! Qing. [Young Yun Qing]
Since he’s awake, we should keep going. Father, can we take him? But… I’m homeless and my parents are dead. I beg your mercy to take me with you. Father, let’s take him! He’s about my age. He can keep me company! Fine. Great! [Tanzhou] Here. Daya, Yu, fetch water! Daya, Yu, chop it up for firewood! Hurry! I am exhausted. So high! So high! So beautiful! I’m so envious! Father, I’ll take a look over there. Okay, but don’t go far! We depart soon. Goods for sale! Over here! Here you go. Daya, grab it! Lift me up. See anything? Qing, this is your birthday gift. Father, help me wear it! Okay. My pearl hairpin! It’s lovely. Yu? Boss, how about snatching extra loot? [He Youguang, the Sea Dragon]
We’re escorting tribute
from Lingnan to Chang’an. No reckless moves before we cross
the waterway station tomorrow. Don’t ruin this. The once vicious Sea Dragon is only interested
in cock and dog fighting, playing the fool now. You want to get killed? Tonight’s matter stays buried. So it was you. Who do you think you are
to take my thing? No! Father! Bandits! Hide! Who are you? Boss! We only meant
to snatch a little something, but we ended up catching a fortune! You bit me? I will kill you! A lovely little girl. We can sell her for a good price. Keep her. You get lucky tonight! Move! Pack and move! Give me my hairpin back! Give it back! Stop! Yu, are you mad? She’s the young master! Stay out of this! Those brats are fighting.
Go take a look. This little punk’s venomous. Keeping him is asking for trouble. But I don’t want to get my hands dirty. Sink or swim. Take the medicine. Thank you for saving me, sir. My name is Yu Cheng’en. Some bandits
slaughtered my master’s family. I’m gravely wounded. Please let me stay with you. One day I will avenge them! You’re so young yet show such loyalty! [Episode 33] Commander, advance further, and you’ll be rebelling, too. One misstep leads to eternal ruin. We only obey whoever holds the Military Fish Tally. Commander, reconsider your decision, please! We haven’t met Mr. He yet. Why trust this man’s side of the story? But Commander, his words echo our fears. Even if we return to sea now, we are just following
the Right Chancellor’s order. We won’t be blamed. Commander, advancing now would make us rebels. There will be no turning back. This is a clan-exterminating crime. Obey orders. I’ll bear all the consequences! Commander, I’ll have to refuse. We guard the seas and defend the Tang territory. Soldiers will not hesitate
to die fighting. But we will never bear treason’s shame. Mr. He demanded the Navy ashore, leaving the coast undefended. Bandits and pirates may strike harming the people. Regardless, we must return to the sea. Please reconsider your decision! Please, Commander! Please! I brought a small item from Chang’an. I wonder if it pleases you. Mr. Yu, what do you mean by this? Mr. He. This is no ordinary thing. I know you love jade. This emerald from Western Dian was gifted by Wang Liang,
the Inspector of Xichuan in Jiannan Circuit. I offer it to you as a gesture of goodwill. Mr. Yu. Thank you. A real prize due to its rarity. Why did Wang Liang gift it to you? As an inspector of a border province, he felt he was beyond
His Majesty’s grasp. So he nursed some ambitions he shouldn’t have. He hoarded weapons and raised private troops, which caught His Majesty’s attention. Wang Liang panicked. He went to Chang’an to kowtow in apology and offer treasures. But in the end, he was still beheaded. Mr. He. Was it worth it? Your words are profound. I’m a crude man so I don’t know what to make of it. You summoned me surely for urgent matters. Don’t beat around the bush. Speak plainly. When I departed, the Right Chancellor decreed, “Ride the donkey and beat the dog”. I pondered deeply
during my journey south, and yet his words still baffled me. After I arrived in Lingnan, I finally grasped his meaning. Donkeys plod to turn the millstones. They are loyal to their masters and never demand extras. You don’t even need to whip them. But dogs are a different story. Dogs scent blood and lunge for meat. They bite when denied. So you have to beat them. The Right Chancellor meant I must find truly loyal officials and guard against those who harbor evil intent. Exactly! The dogs around the Right Chancellor should have been dealt with long ago. Especially those who pretend to be loyal dogs while making a big fuss
about their master’s casual remarks to climb up the ladder! Beat them. Beat them hard! Mr. He. Great minds think alike. I’ll drink a toast to you. Mr. Yu, I wish we met earlier! True. Cheers! Cheers. Mr. Zhao? I’m delivering the Inspector’s order. Tonight’s plan changes. Withdraw troops immediately. Withdraw? Mr. He said no withdrawal without his direct order. He’s at the Qifeng Pavilion! He can’t be here to give you orders. He specially instructed me. If the Naval Commander fails to deliver a secret note as planned, withdrawal tonight is the safest choice. Withdraw! Mr. Zhao, though the secret note never came, Mr. He said that tonight’s event
is a matter of life and death. So we shall obey no one but him. Mr. Zhao, I cannot obey you. I’ll show you his token! Here! Any objections? Open the gate! Open! Mr. Yang! Mr. Zhao reported a change of plan for tonight. Troops in the west suburb
have withdrawn. Withdrawn? Why? Traitor He Youguang tried to assassinate
the Overseer from Chang’an. Now he’s been executed! Lies! Seize him! He Youguang’s head is here! You’re trying to deceive us! Let’s go to the Qifeng Pavilion! He Youguang’s crimes are listed! His plot to murder the Imperial Overseer has ironclad proof! Those who lay down arms will live. Resist, and you die! Go! Go! Go! Move! Mr. He. You seem unsettled. Expecting someone? Who would I possibly expect? Hey, you! The whole night you’ve been talking in riddles. They make no sense to me at all. Enough games. Show your blade! You exaggerate. I’ve no blade to show. I only wished to reminisce. Okay. Reminisce away. I am all ears. Years ago, you transformed from a pirate to an inspector guarding the borders. Rumor has it that you found a patron in Chang’an. In all of Chang’an, only three people could do this. The first one was His Majesty. But that year he devoted himself to Taoist immortality. He couldn’t have noticed a brute like you. The second one was the then Right Chancellor. But I don’t think it was him. Because years later he fell ill and died. He was replaced by the current Right Chancellor. His sons and allies were either exiled or dismissed. Yet you rose unscathed. So your patron wasn’t the former Right Chancellor. That leaves one man. A fool, a Chang’an laughingstock of mixed barbarian blood, whose fat body could perform
the Sogdian Whirl with a hundred spins. Everyone thought
he was just a court jester. But His Majesty, Her Highness, officials, and commoners, none saw the fangs in his goofy smile. Mr. He, you happened to become one of his pawns back then, right? Mr. He, are you wondering how I know so much about you? Sea Dragon. You took me to Chang’an. You’re that wicked boy! Thanks to you,
I became a eunuch in the palace. I’ve been watching you over the years since I knew you became the Lingnan Inspector. But confined within palace walls, I couldn’t meet you. Today we reunited. Fate binds us. Fate indeed. I should have killed you then. I was too soft. Yu Cheng’en, you’re right. I want to rebel! Actually, I am rebelling! I’ll lead troops to march past the Five Ridges
and cross the Yangtze River! My horses will gallop
on the palace floor! Everywhere my men and horses tread will be my land! Pity that you won’t see it. True. I won’t see it. Zhao. Seize him! Zhao! Seize this eunuch! Move! Guards! Where are they? Mr. Yu. Mission accomplished. Well done. You betrayed me! Though I am lowly
and my word doesn’t carry weight, I beg mercy for He Youguang. I know his crimes are unforgivable. But he recognized my talent
and helped me. Spare his life, please. I, I will serve you and follow you everywhere! I’ll repay your kindness with my life! Mr. Zhao, you honor me. I’m but a eunuch. I have neither the courage nor the power to kill an inspector. Mr. Zhao. Rise, please. Mr. Yu. Mr. He. We’ve reminisced. All banquets must come to an end. Farewell. The winner takes all. If I lose, I lose. Havoc trusted me most, and yet I killed him. Today I trusted him most, and yet he betrayed me. I guess this is karma. I admit my defeat. Farewell. [Inspector’s Mansion] Open up! Open up! Mr. He! You… What happened? Help me inside. Yes, sir! Stop him! There! Over there! Quick! He’s over there! Lan. This is what you owe Feng. Who’s Feng? Found him! He Youguang’s here! Come on! Beat him! Kill him! Stop it! I am the Inspector! Move! Move! Go! [Gaozhou] You and my father waited ten years for this day to come. My time in this world has been thrilling! Yes! Mr. Yu, He Youguang died last night. I have led a very confined life since I arrived in Lingnan. It’s time for me to tour around. Aye. Look at this. Help me lift it. See how much He Youguang hoarded. Two scrolls. One ledger. Have some water. Here. Move! Move! Make way! Granduncle! It’s Mr. Yu. I greet you, Mr. Yu. Slowly. Mr. Yu, we’re auditing traitor He Youguang’s illicit gains. Do you have any instructions? Just proceed by the rules, Mr. Zhao. By the way, last night at the Qifeng Pavilion, did anyone find a hairpin with a pearl flower? Wang! Come on! Take men to search for it! Aye! Xing! Go! Hurry! Mr. Yu, this way. Mr. Yu. These are all Traitor He Youguang’s assets. [He Youguang’s Assets]
Please review. Shocking! He Youguang let the Right Chancellor down. This is reckless greed and madness! Don’t submit it to the Right Chancellor
since it’ll only upset him. You’re right. Forgive my oversight. I’ll have the audited items sent to the Tavern of Hu Maidens
at Pingkang Ward. Madame Shiqi will safeguard them. Thank you, Mr. Zhao. Another matter. Tomorrow is the Inspector’s Mansion’s monthly council. We’ll announce Traitor He Youguang’s suicide out of fear of punishment to officials at all levels in Lingnan. I drafted a notice. I’d welcome any suggestions. As an inspector guarding the borders, Traitor He Youguang neglected his duties, disgraced his office, and ignored his people. He built up troops trying to rebel,
amassed wealth… Amassed wealth… Don’t mention wealth in the notice. It might implicate the Right Chancellor. And certainly don’t mention the rebellion, either. If exploited by His Excellency’s rivals, we’ll be beyond redemption. Write instead… He Youguang created a Litchi Share, right? Just say he wanted to profit
from His Majesty’s task. I, as the Litchi Overseer, advised against it. But he even tried to murder me. When his scheme came to light, he killed himself. How’s this? About the Litchi Share, all Lingnan people, including myself, were forced to buy it. All will share the guilt… Mr. Zhao, set your mind at ease. Once I return to Chang’an, I’ll report this
to the Right Chancellor. This was entirely He Youguang’s doing. Others are blameless. Besides, you merely followed orders. Last night’s incident ends here. I’ll pursue no one. Thank you, Mr. Yu. Mr. Zhao. Lingnan’s lingering sickness is cured, and your contribution is immeasurable. I am flattered. Now we must hasten the litchi transport. His Majesty wants a litchi feast for Her Highness’s birthday. Chang’an’s people all rejoice at the news. On this special occasion,
everybody celebrates, and we must make Her Highness feel Lingnan people’s sincerity. Carriages, horses, funds, and workers, the more the better. Mr. Zhao. Time runs short for you. Act swiftly. But… Don’t tell me you can’t do it. I’ll try my best. I appreciate your effort. By the way, what of Su Liang’s double-layered urns? He refused to submit them. We searched all merchant ships and found none. That shrewd old goat! Keep him jailed. Don’t release him lest he cause trouble. What about Li Shande? Tell Li Shande to find alternatives. I saw fire. What’s this? Bamboo tube rice. Mr. Li! I rushed here. I have great news! I freed Elder Su for you. Where is he? Now the bad news. He weighed anchor and departed as soon as he was free. What? He left? Elder Su is so shrewd. Seeing how the wind was blowing, he set sail without hesitation. He… His loyalty to you changed easily. He didn’t leave any double-layered urns to you. He can’t do that! How am I supposed to transport
without the urns? Indeed. If I can’t make it, and His Majesty apportions blame, you’ll be beheaded, too! That’s why I came to think of a solution together! Can local potters make new ones? We depart in three days! I’ll have the Maritime Trade Bureau ask the other merchants and search warehouses for maybe one or two urns. Go away! Go! Hey! Find alternatives! Alternatives! Why would Elder Su leave without saying anything? He must think of me as an ungrateful villain now. What are you going to do now? Ma’am. That night at the Qifeng Pavilion, He Youguang dismissed the attendants. So his talk with Yu Cheng’en remains unknown. But that night, Mr. Yu dropped something. An attendant found it. Later, Mr. Yu sent men to search for it several times. The attendant
feared it might bring trouble and gave it to me. Ma’am. Ma’am? I didn’t expect that all these years, my enemy was right in front of me. [The Litchi Road] Mr. Zhao, you always
have great ambition. Crossing over to Mr. Yu is unwise. He’s more venomous than He Youguang. Do you have such urns? No. We trusted you as a close friend! Yet you brought us nothing but disaster! Give me back my litchi orchard! Give it back! ♪The beauty-loving ruler
longed for a divine lady♪ ♪Yet through his reign,
none stirred his soul’s desires♪ ♪A maiden of the Yangs
now ripens in grace♪ ♪Raised in seclusion,
unseen by any face♪ ♪Endowed with heaven-sent beauty,
she is bound to be known♪ ♪Finally chosen to be
where the ruler goes♪ ♪A glance, a smile,
and all charms awake♪ ♪The glow of all ladies in the harem
fades in her wake♪ ♪In the spring chill, she was granted
a bath in the Huaqing Hot Spring♪ ♪Thermal waves
embraced her moonlit skin♪ ♪Arms held by her attendants,
delicate and weak♪ ♪This marked the dawn
of royal favor’s peak♪ ♪Cloud-like hair, floral visage
with a golden step-shaking hairpin♪ ♪Lotus-curtains drank
their shared breath♪ ♪Dawn always came too soon,
shearing the night too short♪ ♪Thus indulged in joy, the ruler
no longer joined the morning court♪ ♪Entertain the ruler and attend events
without a moment to spare♪ ♪Spring outings and night-long stays
all through the year♪ ♪Despite thousands
of beauties in the harem♪ ♪All the ruler’s favor rests on her♪