The Blood of Youth (Siu Nin Go Haang / Song of Adolescence / Shao Nian Ge Xing / 少年歌行)

~Blade dance ripples the lake~

~Banner waves in storm and rain~

~Snow uncaring of joy or sorrow~

~Blazing through the desert, reins in hands~

~Clearly young and untried~

~Reckless, bold ambition~

~Unmindful of destiny~

~Solving my problems of fate~

~Trials and hardship give courage~

~Far lands are perilous~

~but life needs adventure~

~Youths dream big, stay sharp~

~Struggles teach us to strive~

~Together, another journey awaits~

'The Blood of Youth'

Episode 35

But now, half of Tianqi monitors us.

We've more foes now.

It's not only us interested in the name list.

I'm sure many people watch Xiao Yu too.

Our foes are the same foes.

Your Highness.

We've drunk tea for an hour.

You're asking me to leave?

I dare not.

I just think you've more important matters

like the investigation.

What if the person I seek is here?

A felon hides in the palace?

Your Highness, that's quite a bold joke.

But the most risky place is the safest place.

If you disbelieve me, you can search here.

No need.

If you see him, please tell him,

if he wants to live, I'm his best choice.

Farewell, Your Highness.

This is legendary All-Knowing Hall

holding world secrets.

Six Iron Masks.

Such an honour.

Today I meet such mysterious figures.

Too much chatter.

Meet the Hallmaster. Never mind Iron Masks.

The Officials' Petition you hold

is the land's most important information now.

Name your price.

The seller bargains?

That's cunning.

I want to know your offer.

All-Knowing Hall offers fair prices,

giving best value.

I want to help Jinyan.

It's simple.

Protect his life.

Can you offer that?

White Prince got Emperor Mingde's Oral Decree

to head the Judiciary case.

Today he visited Calm Purity Hall.

Head Eunuch Jinxuan went there too.

37 Tianqi Officials sent their men to kill Jinyan.

If he flees the city, with our resources,

we're only 7/10 sure he will not die.

7/10?

Not enough.

7/10 is the most we can offer.

Your Hall offers 7/10.

If another party offers 9/10,

can I deal with them?

You mean you would convene our Hall's 3-Party Meeting?

Yes.

With two parties plus All-Knowing Hall,

we'll all lay our cards

on the table.

3-Party Meeting: 'don't ask who comes'.

We agree.

But Jinyan must give us all other information he has.

What if I

won't?

The door's there.

Walk out now.

We won't stop you.

But within an hour, you'll be Tianqi's prey.

Jade Deity is wise.

Jinyan, name the people you want to see.

White Prince, Xiao Chong,

and Red Prince, Xiao Yu.

Interesting.

How about Yong'an Prince?

Yong'an Prince has no reason to help me.

If he sees me, he may kill me.

[ Xiao Chong. 5PM. Day to be advised. 1000-Gold Terrace ]

Your Highness, what's written?

All-Knowing Hall invited me to a 3-Party Meeting.

Participants cannot reveal the negotiations

nor reveal other attendees.

If anyone breaks the rules, All-Knowing Hall

makes difficulties for them.

Being an All-Knowing Hall target is troublesome.

But I'm very interested in this 3-Party Meeting.

Why?

I'll be able to get the list without any cost.

It's the best outcome.

Besides, I've guessed who the other participant is.

I don't think

Jade Deity will choose him.

A felon is bargaining— All-Knowing Hall has guts.

Since it's a 3-Party Meeting, they'd invite three people.

I guess, besides me,

the other two are Xiao Chong and Xiao Chuhe.

Not us?

No. Jinyan said you'd never spare him.

Jinyan fails as a good tool.

See your confident look.

Got another bad idea?

Ruoyi, come with me early tomorrow.

Okay.

1000-Gold Terrace —

These people are funny.

For big events, they choose this gambling house.

1000-Gold Terrace is well located,

surrounded by small streets

that are narrow and crowded.

If soldiers are mobilised to surround it,

it'll cause chaos.

No-one wants that.

It's why All-Knowing Hall chose this place.

A felon is bargaining in a gambling house.

Everyone outside wants to catch him.

All-Knowing Hall cares about 3-Party conduct.

Whoever has best arranged to save his life

will be chosen.

That arrangement needs one thing—

to let him leave this place safely.

2nd bro, you're here.

I guessed right.

You're here too.

You look so calm.

You must be confident you'll beat me.

Red Prince, please.

2nd bro.

Then I'll go first.

I guessed you arranged this event behind the scenes,

but I didn't expect you'd be here, Jade Deity.

It's All-Knowing Hall's 3-Party Meeting

so all attendees remain confidential.

But your boldness is too much.

I never aimed to hide my identity.

After this, if Jinyan is safe,

His Majesty can punish me.

I'll resign from official posts and guard the mausoleum.

Even if His Majesty wants to execute me, I won't complain.

Eunuch, how loyal.

No need to chat.

Jinyan just wants to stay alive.

He'll trade protection of his life for that list.

Can you protect him?

He just wants to live?

You don't want to guard the mausoleum till old.

You can't let your power go.

You can be powerful in Jianghu if you become a commoner.

Powerful people will bow to you and toady you.

You're Supervisor of Seal.

You deserve more.

Why just want to live?

It's not enough.

I'll give more.

If you give me the list,

you'll live for a year.

Then,

after the year?

Your power returns.

Thanks, Your Highness.

Please wait outside.

How sure are you about this?

9/10.

And the other 1/10?

You two eunuchs,

you chose wrongly.

In this world, there are no absolutes.

Jinyan, you've told so many lies.

How can't you tell when people lie to you?

Miss Ji, please bring White Prince.

Farewell.

White Prince.

Jinyan committed a crime

and should be executed.

But I'm a bit selfish.

I beg for a way out for him.

Can be done.

You have more questions?

I wish to know how you'll keep him alive.

First, he must hand over the list.

Then, abolish his Skills; put him in Heaven Prison.

He won't be abused in prison.

Two meals a day; no work.

But he can't leave his cell.

He won't have cellmates.

Guards won't talk to him.

His life will be boring but there's hope.

For imperial weddings or disasters,