Secrets of Three Kingdoms (三国机密 / San Guo Ji Mi)

I've heard that there's a skilled warrior serving under Young Master Yang.

He's skilled in flicking pebbles.

It's him.

However, he doesn't obey my command.

Who is it that you speak of?

This man is Xu Fu.

He used to be a ranger.

He was arrested after seeking revenge for someone.

He was tormented in prison.

My father saved him as he deemed him loyal.

Since then, Xu Fu has concealed his identity.

He only obeys my father's command.

When Dong Cheng rose in rebellion

was he also the one who killed five of my agents?

Exactly.

At that time, I was working undercover at Dong Cheng's.

Some matters had to be taken care of.

Lord Man, please forgive me.

Do you already know what happened at the ritual?

I just heard about it.

Xu Fu happened to be there and rescued Young Master Cao.

It's considered a huge merit.

Oh?

He happened to be there?

His Majesty had to attend the ritual outside the palace

just days after the rebellion.

It's worrying to know that His Majesty was out in the public.

Therefore, my father sent Xu Fu to protect His Majesty in secret.

That's a veteran official's patriotic behavior.

Didn't he end up being a great help?

Kneel.

If you even dare utter a lie, I'll have you killed right away.

Do you understand?

I understand.

The imperial family of Han is in peril.

His Majesty and I are taking action.

I believe you must have noticed recently.

You've served by my side for two years.

I only regarded you as clever, cautious, and dutiful.

Therefore, I've always treated you as my confidant.

However, I didn't know that you kept me in the dark all this time.

I would never dare to deceive Your Highness.

Your father isn't some scholar in the village.

You also didn't study medicine after you came to the palace.

Am I right?

Your Highness, you're so observant.

What exactly is your background?

Who is your mentor?

Why did you deceive Grand Commandant Yang in order to enter the palace?

My mentor is known as Hua Tuo.

Before I entered the palace, I was raised by my mentor.

The miraculous physician, Hua Tuo?

Yes.

The Art of the Five Creatures that I mentioned

was in fact created by my mentor.

However, five years ago

my senior infuriated our mentor.

Our mentor had us castrated and driven out of his school.

Later, I served under Palace Steward Wang Bi

and saw to Grand Commandant Yang's illness.

Grand Commandant Yang appreciated my talent

and sent me into the palace to serve Your Highness.

You had been out and about in the pugilist world.

Why would you be willing to be a servant in the palace?

If someone offers you a high position and wages, will you take it?

Although I'm disabled, I'm still trained in medical practice.

I've already looked past one's life and death.

If life and death matter not

what is there to covet wealth for?

Your Highness need not worry that I could be bribed!

What is it that you seek in being a eunuch?

I don't believe that it's just to make a living.

Your Majesty, the Minister of Work's concubine

Lady Bian seeks audience.

Summon her in.

Summon Lady Bian!

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Do rise.

On behalf of my son and Minister Cao

I kowtow in gratitude to Your Majesty for saving my son's life.

The entire Cao household will forever be grateful to Your Majesty

for saving my son's life.

I only did what I should've.

Madam, please do get up.

I am here to impeach a person.

Who is it?

County Magistrate of Xu, Man Chong.

Sister-in-law, this is--

Pi nearly died.

Yet here you are, debating over a pebble.

I'd like to ask Lord Man.

Since the Commandant's Office of Xu claims to enforce airtight security

and gets hold of all information

you nearly sent out all of your men to protect the venue.

Of all people, why did you overlook a highly skilled assassin like Wang Yue?

Wang Yue... How did he manage to locate Pi's position so quickly?

When Pi was attacked, everyone flew into great panic.

His Majesty attended to his injuries personally.

Man Chong, why weren't you shocked by the incident at all?

Instead, you were so quick to find a pebble thrown by someone.

Man Chong...

Could you explain this to me?

It's entirely my fault for having failed to discover the culprit

and put the young master in danger.

A few days ago, you led Zhang Xiu here to watch the Ministry of Works.

Pi reprimanded you.

I even punished him in your defense.

Now that I think about it

since you allowed Zhang Xiu to stand guard around our manor

everything you said and did was targeted at me and my son.

Pi managed to see right through that better than any of the adults here!

Man Chong...

Are you trying to get rid of Pi by making use of that assassin?

Ever since I served in the imperial court

I've always been loyal to my master.

I've never once had second thoughts.

Sister-in-law, this is too big a label to pin on him.

I don't think Man Chong can handle it.

Besides, no one wished to see Zi Huan injured!

Madam, please appease your anger.

I understand Lady Bian's affection for her son.

Man Chong might have made the mistake of oversight

but I believe that he wouldn't have the intention to harm his master.

Your Majesty, please do punish him for his oversight.

According to the law and the military law

how should he be punished for indulging an assassin?

Prefect Xun.

General Cao?

Suspend Man Chong of his duty as the county magistrate.

We'll handle this matter after I've reported it to Minister Cao.

I wonder if Your Majesty...

and Madam are pleased with this suggestion?

As long as Lady Bian and Duke Cao are pleased, it's fine.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Thank you, Madam.

Your Highness, do you still remember that five years ago

before you entered the palace...

famine struck your hometown, Langya Commandery?

Back then, Your Highness...

You brought out rations from home to offer to the people.

At that time, I had just been punished by my mentor.

I was in great despair and wanted to die!

I cowered under a tree like a beggar.

It was Your Highness...

Your Highness, you came personally...

with two pastries... and left them in my arms.

I don't remember that.

But I do!

The past few years... felt like a lifetime for me.

I've forgotten a lot that happened in the past.

Get up.

Your Highness was quite similar to how His Majesty is now.

I don't overlook the consequences like he does.

Since he exposed his skills in martial arts and medicine

I don't think that Man Chong will believe your explanation

even though you meant to cover up for him.

My mentor wrote a book.

It's called the "Book of the Green Salve."

It says in this book that sleep is the best nourishment of all.

It means that the first reaction one makes when frightened

is the best portrayal of one's mind.

Back then, His Majesty held Your Highness in his arms to escape.

He couldn't have considered the disadvantage of exposing his skills.

He simply didn't wish to see Your Highness injured.

Your Highness.

Fu Wan and Yang Xiu seek audience.

Take two days off first.

My brother is well aware of your contributions.

He wouldn't punish you.

This is indeed due to my incompetence.

I can't shirk responsibility for Second Young Master's injury.

Lady Bian can't help but get worked up upon seeing Young Master wounded.

In a few days when Lady Bian calms down, it will all be fine.

Even if Lady Bian doesn't blame me

they will look for a chance put me in a tight spot.

They think that I won't be able to keep investigating

once I'm removed from my post.

Little do they know that Libationer Guo will soon return.

Greetings, Your Highness. Long live the empress.

Elder Statesman, please do rise.

Young Master Yang, do rise.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Leng Shou Guang.

Wait outside.

Yes.

His Majesty isn't like what we thought he was.

We have already explained to the officials.

His Majesty is learning skills in medical practice and martial arts

to strengthen his physique.

Leng Shou Guang is indeed highly skilled in medical practice.

We can deceive them.

He wouldn't be Man Chong if he'd believe such explanations.

His Majesty has already exposed enough.

His Majesty saved Cao Pi.

He took such actions in prudence.

This was to win the trust of the Cao family.

But he left very abruptly before.

What strategy was that?

He's a living being, not some puppet.

If we want him to be the emperor, we can't keep him in the dark.