【Preview】EP13-16: I know he can’t say no to me.🔥| Legend of Zang Hai | YOUKU
[Episode 13] Well, what brings you to Zhen Tower, Mr. Zang? I come here today to ask a favor of you, Miss Xiang. The Capital is going to hold the yearly ground polo contest. Sons of the powerful families would participate. The goal is to strengthen their body, mind and soul. The champion would get awarded by the Emperor. So? You want to have a try, too? Is it not enough for you to impress the Marquis of Pingjin? Now you are trying to get attention of the Emperor? Not me. It’s Young Master Zhuang. Zhuang Zhixing. Him? Why? He needs this chance to get famous. So? He would become the favorite son of his father. Are you sure, Mr. Zang? Have you lost your mind? Are you alright? I can find a doctor for you. Miss Xiang. Please sit. If you want to survive and succeed in a powerful family, you need more than one ally. Miss Xiang. Since we are good friends, please do me this favor. No more details, okay? Speak. How can I help? I need Mr. Eight to cheer for Zhuang Zhixing at the ground polo contest. I need everyone in the Capital to know Zhuang Zhixing is the younger version of Marquis. Deal. I’m a businesswoman. I’m open to this offer. First, I have to dress him up. He needs to turn himself from a loser into a noble and energetic gentleman. I would hire people to spread good news about him. But these people need money to do their job. At least three liang of silver for one man every day. We need 20 men to cover the entire city, which costs us 60 liang each day. Of course you cannot afford it with your meager salary. You have to pawn something. The quality of this jade seems ordinary. 20 liang for this at most. This is just a beginning. If you want to hire Mr. Eight, you need to pay him 80 liang for each shadow play performance. He needs to create new shadow models for Zhuang. Total amount is 150 liang. About the 150 liang… Since we’re friends, I will give you a discount. 120 liang then. Nice robe. A gift from the Marquis? Beautiful fabric, smooth touch. I can give you a good price for this. Miss Xiang. You must be joking. If I pawn my robe, I have to leave naked. None of my business. It’s not over yet. When the contest kicks off officially, all the fees will double. Mr. Zang. As soon as the contest is finished, I will own you. If you don’t pay me, I would collect debt from your sons and grandsons. The debt snowball would crush you. It never ends. Stop. Miss Xiang. As you said, I cannot afford this. But I know how to help you get your investment back. Show me. Despite his tainted reputation, he’s the second son of Marquis. People are interested in secrets of the rich and powerful. If Mr. Eight could take advantage of this, basing his play on these secrets, people would swarm into the theater room. You can collect money for tickets. This can generate at least 50 liang each day. A total of 350 liang for seven days. I’ve heard that you create a betting pool for ground polo games. [Episode 14] Our Lady is inside. Mr. Zang, please. Thank you. Miss Xiang. Miss Xiang. Come on in. I’m in here. Miss… I’m sorry. Are you really that hung up on formalities, Mr. Zang? I don’t mind it. Why are you bothered? I… I’ll wait for you outside. I bet you rushed here to see me for something urgent. Let’s hear it. I need your help to kill someone. Who is the reckless fool that offended you? He didn’t offend me. But I offended him. He is the Supervisor of the Surveillance Office, Mr. Cao’s foster son, Lu Jin. What is your deal with Cao Jingxian? I met Mr. Cao at the ground polo game and that was it. But then he sent Lu Jin to kill me. I think you’re lying. I’m telling the truth. That was the first time I met Mr. Cao. I don’t know why he has decided to kill me. I’d really appreciate it if you can find out the reason. Well. Cao Jingxian never needs a reason to kill someone. But why seek my help when you could have gone to Marquis of Pingjin for protection? The Marquis may value me, but he wouldn’t offend Mr. Cao because of me. I believe you have countless acquaintances out there. Anyone of them can easily save me. Lu Jin has killed a lot of innocent people and always gives us a hard time. He deserves to die. But don’t you know Mr. Cao? Not even the Marquis would risk crossing him. If he found out that I helped you kill his foster son, we’d be out of business for sure. Rest assured, Miss Xiang. I promise that Mr. Cao won’t suspect you. Then how will you repay me? Well… I haven’t thought about it. I don’t have much to offer. I am loaded. I don’t care about money or treasures. Then what can I do for you? Come here. Wash my hair for me. You want my help but you won’t show your sincerity. In that case, you’d better go home. Aren’t you very skilled? I used to do it for my mother as a child. Here in the capital, you can mess with anyone except for Cao Jingxian. Have you ever seen our storytellers [Episode 15] Lu Yan. Do you think your brother would betray me? Never. Check this note. Is it his handwriting? I’ve heard the Marquis of Pingjin has learned the whereabouts of the object. I would go undercover and investigate. If I am dead, it proves he is lying. Yes. I asked Lu Jin to investigate Zang Hai. The evidence leads all the way to Zhuang Luyin. Lu Jin pretended to defect to Zhuang but got killed instead. Everything is about the object. Zhuang Luyin. What have you found? You went so far as to kill Lu Jin to prevent me from knowing the truth. Lu Yan. Arrange a proper funeral for Lu Jin. Yes, sir. One more thing. Bring your brother to me. What did Cao Jingxian come for? He was looking for you, claiming that Mr. Lu came to our mansion last night. Later Mr. Lu was found drowned in the Guangji River. There must be something going on. But I haven’t figured it out yet. I’m afraid that Lu Jin was not murdered by his enemy. Cao Jingxian tried to fool me. With all due respect, I have a bold theory. The Surveillance Office under Mr. Cao is monitoring almost each official in the capital. Since he has nothing against you, why are you drawing his attention suddenly? Is there something unusual happening in the mansion that raises his suspicion? What’s your opinion? As a newcomer, I’m not sure about a lot of things, including Mr. Cao. He arrested me without notifying you in person. It seems that I’m on his hit list. I don’t know what is going on actually. He and I have a history. We’ve been at peace all these years. Now he is looking for trouble because he is jealous of me that I’ve recruited such a remarkable talent like you. My Lord. Is Mr. Cao really giving you a hard time because of me? Enough. Let me think about it. You may leave. My Lord. Could you send some guards to protect me? I offended Mr. Cao today. I’m in danger and I need protection. If he decides to kill you, it’s no use having more guards. I have a plan. Listen. I would arrange a position for you in the court. As long as you present in front of the Emperor, he would think hard before killing you. I prefer to stay in the mansion and serve you. I never intend to leave you. Don’t worry. You can serve in the court and work for me at the same time. Thanks, My Lord. Always at your service. Come on. Master. A toast to you. Drink. The Marquis of Pingjin is going to promote you? Which rank? How much is your salary? He hasn’t told me yet. I feel that he would offer me an inferior position who is just qualified to meet the Emperor. I prefer to join the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. Do you want to get rid of Chu Huaiming? [Episode 16] Look at your furrowed brows, My Lord. Are you still concerned over the celestial omens? I went for groceries earlier today and heard people discussing it everywhere. They even mentioned you, My Lord. What did they say? They said that Zang Hai was bold enough to speculate on celestial omens and misled the public. They also said that you indulged your aide and failed to discipline him. I usually don’t take the gossip to heart. But the celestial omens are of grave importance. I’m worried that if the gossip passes on and reaches His Majesty one day, someone will use it against you, My Lord. In my humble opinion, it doesn’t matter whether Zang Hai was right. He went over your head to report the celestial omens. Who knows what he’s capable of in the future? We can’t keep someone like him around. You’re saying…? If you can’t bear to do it, I can do it for you, My Lord. It’s easy to kill him. But what if the celestial omens prove to be true? In that case, it shows how well you recognize talents. Though talents are rare, the disobedient must be eliminated. Do you think that the general about to fall could be me? My Lord. You really believe what he said? Heavy rain in Zhongzhou. A blessed shower! Good news! Heavy rain in Zhongzhou. A blessed shower! Heavy rain in Zhongzhou. A blessed shower! Good news! Heavy rain in Zhongzhou. A blessed shower! [Imperial Astronomical Bureau]
Here comes His Majesty’s Decree. Zhongzhou has suffered from drought for months, with rivers running dry, which is a matter of grave concern to me. Now, auspicious rain falls by Heaven’s mercy, reviving the land, and relieving the people’s plight, bringing universal rejoicing. The Imperial Astronomical Bureau foretold this blessing and shall be rewarded with 1000 liang of silver. By Imperial Decree. I, Chu Huaiming, humbly thank His Majesty. Gentlemen, we must keep working hard and live up to His Majesty’s expectations. Yes, sir. Go back to work. How is Zang Hai doing? It’s said that he’s been eating and sleeping well and sitting around leisurely during the day as if nothing bothers him. Get back to work. Understood.