【Multi | FULL】EP29 Lu Lingfeng and Su Wuming turned against each other?🤔 | 唐朝诡事录之西行 | iQIYI
[English subtitles are available] [Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II To the West] [Episode 29] Protect? I have long wanted to destroy it. Sheriff Lu, you’re awake? That’s great! I have already informed Mr. Su and Miss Xijun that you are at Sheriff Sima’s house. The minor injury is nothing serious. I was just afraid they will be worried. Longzi told me that you wanted to charge into the Yunding Immortal Steps alone. That’s why I went. Fortunately, I witnessed the impressive sight of the former General of the Imperial Guards fighting bravely against the odds. Your Heng sword is not bad. It’s just not in the official style of Tang. It’s a sword made by a commoner. It reminds me not to forget the people at any moment. Sheriff Lu, Sheriff Sima has said the same thing you just said. Sheriff Sima. [Two years ago] Sheriff Sima, don’t be angry. The place where Jinyu House is located has been abandoned for many years. People all say that if it remains abandoned, it will be haunted by ghosts. Now, someone has paid a high price to purchase it and wants to build the Yunding Immortal Steps to be in concert with the Yunding night market. Isn’t this a good thing? The night market is a normal business, but they want to have some hunting game. This is against the laws of Tang. Can’t you tell what kind of person He Yulang is? He came from the palace. He came to the west by imperial decree. Where is the decree? How can he show it to us? Besides, the magistrate has only been in Yunding for two years and he’s about to be promoted. If it weren’t for someone close to His Majesty helping him, how could he be promoted so quickly? Sima, you’ve worked in Yunding as the sheriff for ten years. Do you know why you haven’t been promoted? The court has long forgotten about you. In the future, Yunding will reach the top with the Immortal Steps. Isn’t it a good thing for both of us? [Yunding County Government Office] Sheriff Sima. Sheriff Sima. Why are you upset? I had no selfish motives to lift the curfew and open the night market. Even though I run a wine business myself, it’s for the prosperity of Yunding. Because I never dare to forget the common people, I always reflect on myself. But now, they want to build that Yunding Immortal Steps. If it doesn’t harm the people of Yunding, then so be it. Otherwise, I, Sima Liang, will never agree to it. The magistrate at that time has been promoted, while I was dismissed from my post. I heard that you had interacted with that He Yulang. What exactly is his background? Did he really come from the palace? Who knows? He even invited me for a drink a few days ago. I tried to get information out of him, but he didn’t reveal anything at all. All I know is that this person was brought to Yunding by one of Song Shang’s schoolmates. Could it be someone called Zhao Lei? That’s right. That’s the man. He’s from Qinzhou. So, you’ve met Zhao Lei before? I have. On the day Longzi mentioned just now, he was the one who drank with us. What of it? Has he also gone to you? His elder brother Zhao Lei was indeed my schoolmate, but he never came to Yunding to look for me. Song Shang is lying. Since you have always been on guard, have you never suspected that those missing persons cases are related to the Yunding Immortal Steps? Of course I have. Have you investigated it? I have. In that case, the person who burned the files must be afraid that you would uncover the truth. No. Those files were not burned. I have them all. I was worried that the new sheriff would be in cahoots with those people and after I left office, these files would instead be unsafe if left in the county government, so I took advantage of when the thieves set the fire to move them. Now, I’ll return them all. If you wish to punish me, I, Sima Liang, accept it. Didn’t Suo Long say that Lu Lingfeng is out of danger now? Don’t worry anymore. I’m worried about Chicken Fed now. Xijun, is this a model of the Yunding Immortal Steps? Yes. You have a good eye. I thought it looked similar before. With your verification, it can’t be wrong. Judging from the antiquity of this model, it should be at least 20 years old. The previous resident of this mansion was Lyu Xianke. What is the connection between this model and Lyu Xianke, the missing Market Supervisor? Magistrate, let me toast you. Sure. You’re drinking? Why didn’t you invite me? Sheriff Lu, you came just in time. The magistrate was just praising you. You’ve solved a murder case so quickly. Yes. Song Shang and Lu Lingfeng, with you two as my right-hand men, I am truly blessed. Come on. Let’s have a drink. Sit. Solving a murder case is nothing. The lost files of the county government, 214 files in total, have all been retrieved. Among them are 109 missing persons cases. I just scanned a few and found many suspicious points pointing to Yunding Immortal Steps. Magistrate Huangfu, please seal off Yunding Immortal Steps immediately. This… This can’t do. The county government and Yunding Immortal Steps already have a contract. Song Shang! I once asked about the matter of your schoolmate, Zhao Lei. How did you answer me at that time? He… he never came to Yunding. You’re lying. Magistrate Huangfu had not yet taken office then. It was you who recommended Zhao Lei to the former magistrate to run Yunding Immortal Steps and set up a hunting game. This… What? Do you want me to find more witnesses? Yes, Zhao Lei did come to me before, but this person is ungrateful. Ever since he got the right to run Yunding Immortal Steps, he disappeared. Thus, I was unwilling to admit that he came to me before. So what? So what? Guards! Here. I suspect Song Shang is directly connected to the missing persons cases. Arrest him and take him to the Yunding Prison first. You— Interrogate him after sealing Yunding Immortal Steps. Yes. You… Magistrate! Officer Suo, you may leave. How dare you, Suo Long! I am the chief official of Yunding. You won’t listen to my orders? Yes. Magistrate. Lu Lingfeng! Song Shang is your superior. You want to imprison him? Lives are at stake. I can’t care about these things. With me here, you don’t have the authority. This case involves many lives and there are many missing persons at risk. For special circumstances, I request for special measures. Fortunately, I always carry this secret imperial decree on me. Deputy President of the Supreme Court, Lu Lingfeng was arrogant and negligent. Therefore, he is demoted to be the sheriff of Yunding in Hanzhou in order to temper his character. If he devotes himself to self-improvement, he only needs encouragement. If he remains reckless and willful… Lu Lingfeng, you can read the rest yourself. Keep this confidential. I’m only revealing this to you because our ancestors had a good relationship. Deploying soldiers according to this model, one can quickly charge into Yunding Immortal Steps. At present, the most crucial thing is to act fast. If we are one step too late, Fed will be in greater danger. Lu Lingfeng, you need to make a decision quickly. Lu Lingfeng, Brother is talking to you. I heard him. The Immortal Steps and the county government have a prior contract. As the sheriff, I have no control over this. Who cares about the contract? Are you not going to save Uncle Fed from danger? The sheriff is a minor position, but it’s still appointed by the imperial court. Chu Yingtao, you’re from the Jianghu. You won’t understand the principles behind this. Someone from the Jianghu indeed doesn’t understand how to keep an official position. Since we are not from the same world, from now on, let’s not meet again. Lu Lingfeng! You have no say in this! Xijun, please don’t cause any more trouble. Tell me, what exactly happened? What do you mean? The Lu Lingfeng today is not the Lu Lingfeng that I know. Yunding Immortal Steps is mysterious and unpredictable. Going there without preparation will indeed make it easy to fall into an ambush. I also know you were injured, but aren’t you fine now? Now that we’ve found this model, we should immediately study the military strategy and defeat them in one fell swoop while it’s still light out. Moreover, you’ve already stirred up the hornet’s nest. Aren’t you afraid that those evil cult members will escape? Who told you it was an evil cult? You’ve seen those mute slaves with your own eyes. They have unknown origins, are all dull-witted, and can’t speak. Doesn’t this match the frequent disappearances in Yunding? It’s just your speculation. There’s no evidence. Then what do you think we should do? Continue to look for evidence. If it points to Yunding Immortal Steps, I’ll request an official letter from the government office to discuss with them. What did you say? Did I not make myself clear, or did you not hear me clearly? Fed has been confirmed to have disappeared from Yunding Immortal Steps and you won’t save him? As the sheriff, I dare not have any personal interests. What about Qing Xi then? It’s a murder case intertwined with a missing person case. Isn’t this exactly the reason to thoroughly investigate Yunding Immortal Steps? Are you lecturing me on how to be a sheriff? I know Huangfu Tan or Song Shang must be stopping you. They are your superiors, but now, lives are at stake. Sometimes, overstepping authority is not a grave mistake. I heard Yunding Immortal Steps was advocated by the previous magistrate during his tenure. I don’t think Huangfu Tan will fall out with you for the sake of the previous magistrate’s matter. Besides, so what if he does? Lu Lingfeng, if we can destroy this Yunding Immortal Steps that has harmed countless people, then this trip to the west will be worth it. Shut up! Have you forgotten you are just my personal secretary? No. Magistrate Huangfu said you can only be called a butler in Yunding. Whether a butler or a personal secretary, I quit. Where is Lu Lingfeng? You incompetent fool. Brother! Halt! From now on, you will stay in the county government office and not leave my side even half a step. Lu Lingfeng can’t be counted on now. What should we do? Before it gets dark, let’s sneak into Yunding Immortal Steps. If we can’t save Fed, then we’ll die with him. You stick to the original plan and go investigate that body art store. Fed is our friend and our benefactor. And that Qing Xi is also a living being. We must save them. I’m not waiting for 10 p.m. I’ll just sleep here and collect the reward money in the morning. How about it? All good. Here. Yingtao, come give me a hand. Okay. Let go. Are you sure you want to do this? If I solve this mysterious case to save Fed, I’ll die with no regrets. It’s alright. As long as you don’t come out, your life shouldn’t be at risk. It’s nighttime. I know. You know that Brother and Yingtao are going to Yunding Immortal Steps. Aren’t you going to take action? I’m incompetent. Lu Lingfeng, I’m going to ask you again what Brother asked during the day. What on earth happened today that made you become like this? I used to believe in you. I’ve never doubted your courage and bravery, but now it seems I was wrong. Where are you going? To Yunding Immortal Steps to save Chicken Fed. You fool! Sheriff Lu, how can you say something so rude to a lady? It’s unbecoming of someone from the Lu family of Fanyang. Ms. Pei, I heard that your father is the former Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Pei Jian. Since arriving in Yunding, you haven’t revealed your identity yet, have you? That’s good then. At tonight’s banquet, let Magistrate Huangfu and Mr. Song toast you a few more cups. I’m in no mood to drink. From Chang’an to Yunding, you traveled long and far by his side. Your relationship with Sheriff Lu is quite obvious to the eye. Although he’s sitting securely in the county government office now, he’s feeling anxious inside. If you wish to help him, you’ll need to drink well at tonight’s banquet. This man is the former sheriff, Sima Liang. He was the one who saved me today after being shot by the poisonous arrow. Sima is trustworthy. Drinking can indeed relieve worries. But today, I just had a big fight with them. I don’t know… Don’t worry. I’ve already made arrangements for you. Assistant Minister Pei’s daughter? Lu Lingfeng, why didn’t you tell me earlier that Ms. Pei came with you to Yunding? It’s my fault. I didn’t want to disturb you and your assistant. Besides my father has already been demoted to Ju County… Demoted? That’s just temporary, right? I heard that the officials heavily relied on by the emperor were mostly promoted by Assistant Minister Pei. I believe it won’t be long before your father returns to the capital and becomes the prime minister. There are indeed such rumors. However, they are just rumors, after all. Ms. Pei, please have a seat. Please have a seat. It is 9 p.m. The gate will be closed in an hour. Those who have not left by then will be considered as participants in the hunt and responsible for their fates. It’s about to start. Hurry, let’s go. Don’t worry about it for now. If you leave too late, you’ll die. Miss, you really came. Since we’ve already made an appointment, how could I not come? But what are those two strange men in red shouting about outside? It’s so annoying. During the day, didn’t you say you knew the rules of Yunding Immortal Steps? Yes, I do. I’m wearing a mask. But at 10 p.m., the hunting game will begin. I’ve heard about that too. All those shop owners fled in panic. Why didn’t you leave? Don’t I have an appointment with you? That’s hilarious. Even ghosts wouldn’t believe you. You’re in cahoots with them, aren’t you? Later, will you hunt me down? Miss, you’re so beautiful. How could I bear to do that? You really are in cahoots with them? No, no, no. It’s just that the owner of Yunding Immortal Steps is a good friend of mine. He likes to get body art. I never charge him when he comes here to get body art. In return, during the hunting game, they’re not allowed to disturb my shop. Look, with so many pigments and patterns, if I allow people to hide in here and they get hunted down, my shop would be messy beyond recognition. How could I do business then? Of course, those who hide here for the night can’t collect the reward either. The people who hide here overnight are all women, right? Yes, but you’re the most beautiful one. Nonsense. I know someone else. Not only is she beautiful, but she dances even more beautifully. No way. Miss, what do you want to get painted and where? Peonies. Peonies waiting to bloom. Where do you want it? On my shoulders. One on each side. You’re not here to get body art, are you? Since I risked getting hunted to come here and it’s not for body art, there can only be one reason. It’s to find someone. That lady is called Qing Xi. She’s a great dancer and has an unbloomed peony painted on each shoulder. At 10 p.m. two nights ago, she came looking for you. Where is she? Why do I feel dizzy? If you’re dizzy, sit down for a while. Take a rest. The woman you just mentioned indeed got the peonies painted here, but she didn’t come two nights ago. You got it wrong. It’s easy if you want to see Qing Xi. Let’s have some fun first and I’ll sell you at 10 p.m. Then you’ll naturally see her. You can take the antidote for the knockout incense first, but I can’t? Hurry up and tell me where you sold her to. Up there, they’re looking for beautiful women to be female mute slaves. The buyers are from Chang’an. 100,000 coins each. How much did you sell them for? Th-three hundred coins. Bastard! How many did you sell? Four. I promised to sell them two more tonight. Two? Besides me, who else do you have? In the cabinet. Save me! This bastard Qing Fu raped me and said he’s going to sell me. Yunding is a place with excellent feng shui. Noble people often visit. I remember two years ago, that classmate of Assistant Song brought an important figure here. But he can’t compare to Ms. Pei. Drink, drink! Magistrate Huangfu, Mr. Song, I was too reckless today. I said many things I shouldn’t have said. Now, I’ll use Sima’s wine to toast you two as an apology. You’re too polite. Since Lu Lingfeng offered a toast, I must join him. Come, cheers! Lu, what matter are you apologizing for? It wouldn’t be about the Yunding Immortal Steps, would it? You guessed correctly. It is indeed the Yunding Immortal Steps. I’m very curious. Why does Yunding County allow it to exist? Young and impetuous. I was just as curious as you back then. But after the Yunding Immortal Steps opened, I was completely convinced. Do you think people from all over flock here merely because Yunding is known for its fine wine, or merely because there’s no curfew, and we have a night market? No. The previous magistrate of Yunding was promoted to the Administrator of Shazhou in less than two years. That’s because Yunding’s tax revenue is the highest in Hanzhou. The two pillars of this tax revenue is the wine and the Yunding Immortal Steps. When rich people come to Yunding, the Immortal Steps is a must-visit. If you shut it down, Magistrate Huangfu and Mr. Song will never let you hear the end of it. Since you mentioned this matter, let me say a few words. Regarding the hunting game of Yunding Immortal Steps, Tang has never had such a thing, but if it continues to exist long-term, will it disrupt the local public order and good customs? You need not worry about this. Here is the name list I compiled. I have already asked Magistrate Huangfu to review it. You’ll understand once you take a look. Up until now, a total of 306 local ruffians, good-for-nothings, and gamblers have died at the Immortal Steps. I dare not say that Yunding County is completely free of crime, but at least 70% of the criminals have been eliminated. Over 90% of those with criminal records have been eliminated too. When I took office, I judged that of those who would risk their lives to make a fortune in that building, most won’t be good people. That’s why I supported it. I see. Although some of the dead are good people, it’s impossible for something to be perfect. Thank you for your guidance, Magistrate Huangfu. You flatter me. Let’s drink. Magistrate Huangfu, Mr. Song, I’d like to toast you both. Ms. Pei, please don’t toast us. I’ve been watching. We always drink it all in one go, but each time, you only take a small sip. We can’t handle this toasting method. I only take a sip when toasting, but the person being toasted must finish the drink. This is the rule set by the Princess. Well… Last year in Luoyang, Lu Lingfeng fought against the Meteorite Bear with all his might and saved the Princess from the monster’s clutches. To express her gratitude, the Princess invited us to drink together. During the banquet, the Princess toasted me a cup of wine. Not knowing my limit, I drank it all in one go and got drunk. I fell into the Princess’s arms, but she didn’t order anyone to wake me up and just had everyone continue drinking. When I woke up, I was terrified. I hurriedly apologized to the Princess, but the Princess said that from now on, when I drink with anyone within the territory of Tang, I only need to take a small sip, but the other person must finish the drink. Yunding is certainly within Tang. When I return to Chang’an, I will definitely tell the Princess that Magistrate Huangfu and Mr. Song took good care of me and Lu Lingfeng. Magistrate, I apologize for not explaining this earlier. For this journey to the west, Ms. Pei was ordered by the Princess to accompany me. It is my honor for Ms. Pei to toast me. Bottoms up. Mr. Song, the Princess can’t compare to the new emperor, but many of the court’s Prime Ministers came from under her tutelage. Are you going to disrespect the Princess? Not at all. Bottoms up. [Yunding Immortal Steps] At 10 p.m., the hunt begins. Those who survive until daybreak will win 10 times the gold and silver. Gold and silver hang like melons over the Immortal Steps. You can pluck them by risking your life. [Flying Fairy Body Art Shop] Aren’t there two? That one hasn’t been painted yet. I’ll send her up tomorrow. Go. It’s already past 10. It’s impossible to leave safely now. We can’t let those assassins in either. If Qing Fu’s corpse is discovered, we’ll be in danger. Heroine, you saved me. I’ll do whatever you say now. Don’t kill me! If this were a few months ago, you would have been dead long ago. Now, we can’t bear to kill you. Look how strong and sturdy this guy is. He must be worth a lot. Come on, let’s go drink some good wine with you. Let’s go. I, Huangfu Tan, am by no means a heavy drinker. As the magistrate, everyone drinks when I drink. Then the people of Yunding who make a living from wine will make profits. This is what I call the art of inaction in governance. Well said. Let me toast you again. No more, no more. if I drink any more, I’ll get drunk. Magistrate Huangfu, allow me to toast you on behalf of my father. If my memory serves me right, you visited my home many years ago. Ms. Pei, if you hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn’t have dared to say it. At that time, I was just a mere sheriff. I was afraid that Assistant Minister Pei wouldn’t remember me. After you left that day, my father said that you had a calm and peaceful countenance and hidden talents. He said you would become a pillar of the court one day. Really? Assistant Minister Pei had such an opinion of me? I, Huangfu Tan… Cheers! I need to use the restroom urgently. Excuse me. Mr. Song, the restroom is not this way I have other business. I’ll take my leave first. That won’t do. Since when did you get involved with Sima Liang? You deliberately got the magistrate drunk. What are your intentions? It seems you’ve figured it out. Song Shang, you’re planning to report this to the Yunding Immortal Steps. That won’t do. Why don’t you go back and continue drinking? Lu Lingfeng, you want to go against Yunding Immortal Steps, but don’t forget about the imperial edict. I’ll dismiss you from your post right here and now. Mr. Song, Magistrate Huangfu is drunk. Would taking something from his body be considered stealing or robbing? These things don’t belong to Magistrate Huangfu. This is… You’re a dismissed official. What good does it do you to collude with Lu Lingfeng? You need to consider it carefully. Yes, I was dismissed, but being a commoner gives me more freedom. Come, I’ll toast you three bowls. I won’t drink it. Song Shang, you only have two choices tonight. Either you get drunk and know nothing, or I get drunk and go on a rampage with my sword, making sure you know nothing. Lu Lingfeng, it turns out you already made preparations. I had no choice but to resort to this. Otherwise, I would have been dismissed on the spot and I’d be unable to mobilize anyone. What is the secret decree that Song Shang just mentioned? It’s a long story. Xijun, please draft a letter for me right away to Commander Lu. Explain everything that happened today clearly and in detail. I want to go with you to the Yunding Immortal Steps. What? Are you worried about me? But the Yunding Immortal Steps is dangerous. If you go, I’ll be even more worried. Well then, I’ll stay here to write the letter to Commander Lu. You must be very careful. I will. Thank you, Sima, for coming to my aid in time. Otherwise, I would never have come up with such a good solution. Longzi has sharp ears. He knew you were in trouble and purposely came to tell me. Sima, I’m truly puzzled about this Yunding Immortal Steps. Those buildings were first built 20 years ago. The original plan was to imitate the Ghost Market of Chang’an and be open for those who want to do business at night. However, because it was built in the mountains and the supervisors cut corners, the main hall collapsed. The two sons of the city’s Market Supervisor, Lyu Xianke, were killed in the accident. Wait a minute. Lyu Xianke’s sons were in charge of supervising the construction project? No. They wanted to become the operators of the Yunding Ghost Market after its completion. Later, Lyu Xianke kept leading people to rebuild it and it was finally completed a few years ago. But because people had died there, the people found it to be a taboo, so the original plan could not be realized. At that time, I was already the sheriff of Yunding County. Considering the geographical location, the needs of traveling merchants, and for the benefit of the people of Yunding who made a living by brewing and selling wine, I proposed to lift the curfew and open a night market in the center of the county. Lyu Xianke strongly opposed it, saying that I was the biggest wine merchant in Yunding and promoting this policy was just for the sake of selling my own wine. He even went to the city many times to report me. But in the end, the night market opened and his Immortal Steps became worthless. Until two years ago… Song’s classmate was a smooth talker. Moreover, He Yulang claimed to be from the palace. The magistrate wanted a promotion, so he had to curry favor. It would bring high taxes too. In the end, the contract was signed and the hunting game thus began, devouring lives and gold. Although I opposed it, he used the night market to threaten me. Either both locations closed or both stayed open. The lifting of Yunding’s curfew benefited the people and boosted trade. This was my greatest achievement in my 12 years as an official. How could I bear to close it? I could only endure it until now. Since you’ve seen the model, you should be quite familiar with the Yunding Immortal Steps. Then let’s split up. Longzi, Pang San’er, Ma Xi. Yes. These three have snuck into the Yunding Immortal Steps from the back mountain with me many times. There should be assassins hiding in the main hall and the surrounding buildings. The crossbow that hit you today was their doing. If we want to take down the Yunding Immortal Steps in one go, we must first eliminate these assassins. You three, cooperate with Sheriff Lu. Yes. Sima, I’ll leave the assassins to you then. As the Sheriff of Yunding County, I should lead the frontal assault for it to have a deterring effect. Have you forgotten about the so-called rules of Yunding Immortal Steps? Lu, once I put on the mask, I will be the current Sheriff of Yunding County. What, you don’t feel assured leaving so many men under my command? No, Sima. Say no more. If we want to destroy the Yunding Immortal Steps, we must take down the leader first. Don’t they understand this principle too? I will charge in from the front to draw out their forces for you. You can appear if anything happens to me. That will have a deterring effect. No. It’s settled. I’m just a commoner. My death would be of no great loss, but you are the current Sheriff of Yunding. If anything happens to you, this battle will surely be lost. And if Song Shang turns on us too, what will you do then? Listen to me. Let’s split up here. Sheriff Lu, come with us. There’s a shortcut here. Everyone, follow me, the Sheriff, into the Yunding Immortal Steps. Those who fall behind during this march will be executed! Yes, sir! Sent by Qing Fu? Yes. He promised two, but he only sent one. I guess he couldn’t bear to part with the other one. That lustful Qing Fu. One day, I’ll make him into a mute slave too and have him paint nonstop. Miss, you’re not the most beautiful, but you are still quite likable. Once you become obedient, I’ll be your first Master. What are you going to do?