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♫ Along the banks of the West River, I'm planting the seeds of destiny ♫

♫ Along the banks of the West River, I'm planting the seeds of destiny ♫

♫ The world's sense of powerlessness and the entwining of fate ♫

♫ The world's sense of powerlessness and the entwining of fate ♫

♫ If the fire in my heart were to burn out, what would be the meaning of life? ♫

♫ If the fire in my heart were to burn out, what would be the meaning of life? ♫

♫ In the passage of time, only nostalgia remains as my solace ♫

♫ I'm longing for you amidst my loneliness and restless in sleepless nights ♫

♫ I'm longing for you amidst my loneliness and restless in sleepless nights ♫

♫ I'm longing for you amidst my loneliness and restless in sleepless nights ♫

♫ In this worldly chaos, even the Milky Way is memorized by your gaze ♫

♫ In this worldly chaos, even the Milky Way is memorized by your gaze ♫

♫ In this worldly chaos, even the Milky Way is memorized by your gaze ♫

♫ I'm longing for you at the Three-Life Stone as I cross the Bridge of Forgetfulness ♫

♫ I'm longing for you at the Three-Life Stone as I cross the Bridge of Forgetfulness ♫

♫ I'm longing for you at the Three-Life Stone as I cross the Bridge of Forgetfulness ♫

♫ The moon shines brighter because of you as I see you gaze at me from the tower afar ♫

♫ The moon shines brighter because of you as I see you gaze at me from the tower afar ♫

♫ The moon shines brighter because of you as I see you gaze at me from the tower afar ♫

♫ The moon shines brighter because of you as I see you gaze at me from the tower afar ♫

♫ The moon shines brighter because of you as I see you gaze at me from the tower afar ♫

♫ The moon shines brighter because of you as I see you gaze at me from the tower afar ♫

[The Legend of Anle] [Adapted from a novel by Xing Ling]

[Episode 4]

Well, Your Highness? [Court of Judicial Review​]

You voluntarily took over the matter to save Huang Pu.

You asked to take over the matter to save Huang Pu.

You don't want Pei Zhan to give him a hard time because of this.

You don't want Pei Zhan to give him a hard time because of this.

It's such a tricky case. I wouldn't want to take over it.

It's such a tricky case. I wouldn't want to take over it.

But Official Huang doesn't seem very eager to work with me.

But Official Huang doesn't seem very eager to work with me.

He is straightforward.

I doubt he can understand your thoughts.

This is why I think Your Highness understands me the best, knows me the best, and cares about me the most.

This is why I think Your Highness understands me the best, knows me the best, and cares about me the most.

This is why I think Your Highness understands me the best, knows me the best, and cares about me the most.

We are a match made in heaven.

Don't you think so?

Ren Anle.

Sometimes, making impromptu remarks might work, but ultimately it's not the right path, it's not a long term solution.

Sometimes, making impromptu remarks might work, but ultimately it's not the right path, it's not a long term solution.

Sometimes, making impromptu remarks might work, but ultimately it's not the right path, it's not a long term solution.

Huang Pu is a good official.

You need him.

Let me take you to him.

Official Huang, I've been searching for you.

Your presence overwhelms me.

It's His Highness.

Your Highness.

Why are you here?

No need for the courtesy.

He is a fourth-rank official.

But his residence is so plain.

Official Huang.

Official Ren recommended you to me.

She told me you're dependable.

You started from a case reviewer and gradually became the vice minister of the Court of Judicial Review.

You started from a case reviewer and gradually became the vice minister of the Court of Judicial Review.

You have a lot of experience.

You are one of the precious talents of the Court of Judicial Review.

Indeed. You are very experienced in investigations.

I am but a rookie who has no idea how to pry for secrets and truth.

I am but a rookie who has no idea how to pry for secrets and truth.

I never force people to confess to false charges by torture or take advantage of a case.

I never force people to confess to false charges by torture or take advantage of a case.

That's not what Official Ren meant.

His Majesty only gave us three days deadline.

She wants to solve the case and bring justice to all the examinees.

She wants to solve the case and bring justice to all the examinees.

Yes, Official Huang.

We only need a scapegoat to plead guilty.

With that, we can both save our careers.

It's a win-win for us both.

She's always been this mischievous.

Please don't take it to heart.

Your Highness.

Official Ren.

Do you have any idea what it feels for an impoverished student

to fail the exam after ten years of hard work?

The father's hope is shattered in an instant.

How disheartening.

I took the examination five times to finally put my name on the list.

I took the examination five times to finally put my name on the list.

I was already 40 when I became the vice minister.

I was already 40 when I became the vice minister.

Official Ren,

do you know why?

It was because I came from a poor family with neither power nor influence.

My scholarly honor was taken away several times by those in power and influence.

My career?

This black hat

is simply a joke.

The poor give up everything for it, and the powerful ones can simply buy it as they please.

The poor give up everything for it, and the powerful ones can simply buy it as they please.

Those who wear this either fill their pockets or oppress others with their power!

Those who wear this either fill their pockets or oppress others with their power!

Both of you

can trust me when I say I'd rather cast away my career

can trust me when I say I'd rather cast away my career

to speak up for all the mistreated examinees of this country.

to speak up for all the mistreated examinees of this country.

What does it mean?

If you won't investigate, then I will.

We only found notes on one person, who is already dead and can't testify.

We only found notes on one person, who is already dead and can't testify.

You...

Do you know no shame?

Get out now. Get out!

Get out!

Your Highness, a piece of advice, please don't collude with a person like this.

You defended me just now.

Was it the so-called "taking the wife's side"?

I didn't push you aside so I could give Official Huang my word.

I didn't push you aside so I could give Official Huang my word.

If you want him to frisk the suspects, there are better ways than to poke at his sore spots.

If you want him to frisk the suspects, there are better ways than to poke at his sore spots.

Your Highness is right.

After all, I was a pirate once.

My methods are often crude and violent.

But if you may advising and supervising me often, I'll learn much faster.

But with you advising and supervising me all the time, I'll learn so much more so quickly.

You're so used to being sly and mischievous.

It'll take a lot of work to change your personality.

It'll take a lot of work to change your personality.

You put in a lot of work today, My Lady. [Ren's Residence]

I had to deal with both Pei Zhan and Huang Pu.

When these two start lecturing, there's no end to it.

When these two start lecturing, there's no end to it.

Let alone that guy, Gu Yunnian who is always watching us from the dark.

If I didn't come up with something to say, I'm afraid I won't accomplish anything today.

If I didn't come up with something to say, I'm afraid I won't accomplish anything today.

Gu Yunnian is cunning. Pei Zhan is an opportunist.

Gu Yunnian is cunning. Pei Zhan is an opportunist.

But Huang Pu is righteous and unyielding.

I didn't expect to see such a righteous official in Jing Kingdom.

I didn't expect to see such a righteous official in Jing Kingdom.

With his help, my odds got a lot better.

If he is a good official,

why would you intentionally provoke him?

That's exactly how he despises our lady and sees her as an enemy.

That's exactly how he despises our lady as a mere grass.

Only that way can make this act more convincing.

[Court of Judicial Review]

Let me be honest with you all.

His Majesty has learned of the incident from yesterday.

His Majesty ordered us to get to the bottom of this case.

His Majesty ordered us to get to the bottom of this case.

Come clean now.

Who was working with Lin Cong to cheat in the exam?

Who was the source that leaked questions?

So, no one wants to confess?

If none is talking, this whip of mine might hit any one of you here.

If none is talking, this whip of mine might hit any one of you here.

Official Ren!

I've been wronged.

- Official Ren. - Junior Marquis.

This room is so dusty. I can't enjoy my food here!

Are you blind or what?

Don't just stand there!

Replace Junior Marquis's food!

Yes.

Get rid of them.

Official Ren. You're so capable.

No wonder my father thinks highly of you.

Not bad.

I am flattered.

Gentlemen. You must be starving after a long day.

But it can't be helped.

We have a direct order from His Majesty.

Not until we catch the culprit, you might have to starve for a few more days.

Not until we catch the culprit, you might have to starve for a few more days.

I...

A few more days?

I have an idea.

Come on.

Why don't we get ourselves two scapegoats?

Then the rest of you can do home.

Right?

Yeah! That's a sound plan, Official Ren.

But who should be the scapegoats?

Do I have to teach you about that?

Just simply vote two of them out anonymously.

Just simply vote two of them out anonymously.

- Two of us? - Who should it be?

How could Official Ren do this?

It seems that she has convinced the detained students to make two of them the scapegoats.

It seems that she has convinced the detained students to make two of them the scapegoats.

It seems that she has convinced the detained students to make two of them the scapegoats.

This is outrageous.

Outrageous!

Utterly outrageous!

Where are you taking me, Your Highness?

You keep dragging me with you without saying a word!

Your Highness!

Ren Anle.

I thought you were playing fool, but you were actually serious about it.

I thought you were playing fool, but you were actually serious about it.

What is the Court of Judicial Review to you?

Reasoning is telling right from wrong.

Emperor Yao was wise, so he founded the system with judicial officials.

Emperor Jing was benevolent, so he founded the Court of Judicial Review.

The Court of Judicial Review was founded to prevent anyone from being wronged or framed!

The Court of Judicial Review was founded to prevent anyone from being wronged or framed!

The Court of Judicial Review was founded to prevent anyone from being wronged or framed!

You failed the law above you with your way of investigation.

You failed the law above you with your way of investigation.

But this case only involves the rich and powerful.

I heard about it back in Anle Fortress.

In the Capital, this is how a case is dealt with if it involves the rich and powerful.

In the Capital, this is how a case is dealt with if it involves the rich.

The truth doesn't matter.

What matter the most is to find the poor fools to take the blame for everything.

What matter the most is to find the poor fools to take the blame for everything.

The higher officials will be happy with this arrangement.

And finally we get the peace we want.

Your Highness.

You've lived in the Capital for so long, how could you not know how things work?

You've lived in the Capital for so long, how could you not know how things work?

A righteous man will not willfully do the wrong thing.

Huang Pu is a great example of it.

Ren Anle. People always know what is right.

Ren Anle. People always know what is right and wrong.

The examination decides the fate of talents.

If you don't take this seriously, more issues will ensue.

If you don't take this seriously, more issues will emerge in the future.

Whatever. This is getting on my nerve.

Whatever. This is getting on my nerve.

I'm in a tough position.

I just had a heartfelt talk with Marquis Zhong Yi, and now I have to get on his bad side?

I just had a heartfelt talk with Marquis Zhong Yi, and now I have to get on his bad side?

By then, Your Highness won't be able to accommodate me.

Where should I go, then?

Give me a break.

I used to command a naval force of 30,000 strong and lived a carefree life.

I used to command a naval force of 30,000 strong and lived a carefree life.

Had I not fallen for you, why would I come to a place where I'm a complete stranger?

Had I not fallen for you, why would I come to a place where I'm a complete stranger?

Now I have no one to command and no one to count on.

Now I have no one to command and no one to count on.

All of these for what?

I shouldn't have come.

If you behave yourself and don't commit any wrongdoings,

I'll have your back.

Your Highness.

What are you doing? Let go of me.

You said you'd have my back.

Your Highness.

Let me get some sleep.

The investigation exhausted me.

Is she really asleep?

Your Highness.

Due to the three-day deadline, His Majesty ordered the Ministry of Justice to help with the investigation.

Due to the three-day deadline, His Majesty ordered the Ministry of Justice to help with the investigation.

Official Ren was exhausted from the investigation.

- So... - I told you before.

Ren Anle's quality of being unpredictable might be of great help to the Court of Judicial Review.

Ren Anle's quality of being unpredictable might be of great help to the Court of Judicial Review.

I didn't know you'd do so well to play a fool.

Almost no one in the Court of Judicial Review has any respect for you.

No one in the Court of Judicial Review has any respect for you.

This is the only way to make them let their guard down.

This is the only way to make them let their guard down.

Those who stand out and excel will attract jealousy and envy.

Those who stand out and excel will garner jealousy and envy.

It was the same with the Di family all those years ago.

It was the same with the Di family all those years ago.

But you already stand out.

So many people here saw you get very intimate with His Highness in the court yard of the Court of Judicial Review.

So many people here saw you get very intimate with His Highness in the court yard of the Court of Judicial Review.

So many people here saw you get very intimate with His Highness in the court yard of the Court of Judicial Review.

I did this is to make the plan do smoothly.

That's all.

Luo Mingxi. I don't need the Han family to back me up.

Luo Mingxi. I don't need the Han family to back me up.

I don't need Han Ye.

Not even him.

Even without him, I can still have total control of the entire game with my own strength.

Even without him, I can still have total control of the entire game with my own strength.

Even without him, I can still have total control of the entire game with my own strength.

Good.

I must check the results.

[Court of Judicial Review]

How is it?

Official Ren, the voting went smoothly.

Very well, let's see it.

Official Ren!

- Official Huang. - Official Ren.

Official Ren.

I just searched all the detained examinees.

All of them had notes on them, except for one.

All of them had notes on them, except for one.

That's a lot of notes.

Who was the one without notes?

It was

Gu Qishan.

All is well, then.

Marquis Zhong Yi's fury won't be directed at us.

Official Ren, I think you're confused.

Even if he didn't have notes, it doesn't mean he didn't cheat.

Even if he didn't have notes, it doesn't mean he didn't get involved.

Perhaps, he discarded the notes beforehand.

Those who had notes could have been framed by someone else afterward.

Those with notes could have been framed by someone else afterward.

Yes, I hear you. You are totally right.

Yes, I hear you. You are totally right.

But I think their testimony is more reliable.

As long as the two of them can give a matching confession, we can close the case.

As long as the two of them can give a matching confession, we can close the case.

Official Ren, the voting result is ready.

It's Wu Yue and Zhou Fu.

Wu Yue and Zhou Fu?

It's decided then. Release the others.

- Official Ren... - Yes.

Official Ren! Do you have no regard for their lives?

Official Ren! Do you have no regard for their lives?

I interrogated them before.

Wu Yue and Zhou Fu came from the most humble families among the others.

Of course those from richer families would collude with each other

Of course those from richer families would collude with each other

and point their fingers at them without any hesitation.

Official Huang, calm down.

Our opportunity has presented itself.

[Court of Judicial Review]

Official Pei!

- Off you go. - Yes.

Official Ren.

Congratulations, Official Pei.

You've the result from the investigation?

After my fearsome interrogation, we found that the culprit was either Wu Yue or Zhou Fu.

After my fearsome interrogation, we found that the culprit was either Wu Yue or Zhou Fu.

Official Pei.

The case will be closed very soon.

Great work.

Official Pei.

When the case is closed, don't forget to put up a few good words for me in front of Marquis Zhong Yi.

When the case is closed, don't forget to put up a few good words for me in front of Marquis Zhong Yi.

When the case is closed, don't forget to put up a few good words for me in front of Marquis Zhong Yi.

Of course.

We are partners, after all.

I'm glad to hear that.

Official Pei, I must continue the investigation.

Solve the case!

Solving it now!

Sir, Marquis Zhong Yi received words from Pei Zhan and sent his spy to Li's Residence.

Sir, Marquis Zhong Yi received words from Pei Zhan and sent his spy to Li's Residence.

It seems he is playing along with Official Ren's plan and doing it the rough way

It seems he is playing along with Official Ren's plan and doing it the rough way

to get Gu Qishan out of the ditch completely.

Poor Li Chong'en...

[No animals are harmed during the shooting]

All his hard work is in vain now. [No animals are harmed during the shooting]

[Ren's Residence]

My Lady. Earlier tonight, the current chief examiner Li Chong'en hung himself in his residence.

My Lady. Earlier tonight, the current chief examiner Li Chong'en hung himself in his residence.

My Lady. Earlier tonight, the current chief examiner Li Chong'en hung himself in his residence.

He left a letter of apology to His Majesty, claiming that Wu Yue and Zhou Fu were his distant relatives.

He left a letter of apology to His Majesty, claiming that Wu Yue and Zhou Fu were his distant relatives.

He left a letter of apology to His Majesty, claiming that Wu Yue and Zhou Fu were his distant relatives.

He couldn't bear to see them suffer in poverty and have no future ahead of them.

He couldn't bear to see them suffer in poverty and have no future ahead of them.

Hence, he made the mistake of leaking the questions.

Hence, he made the mistake of leaking the questions.

Gu Yunnian's move came at the perfect timing.

But I still outwit him.

Official Ren. What is your intention?

Official Ren. What is it that you seek?

Official Huang. I need you to put up an act with me.

Official Huang. I need you to put up an act with me.

I once lived in Jingnan for a long time.

Of course I know how the common folk are suffering.

Your frustration from being mistreated reflects the people's predicament.

Your frustration from being mistreated reflects the people's predicament.

As for this case, as long as you are willing to lend me a hand, the justice you defend so devotedly shall be upheld.

As for this case, as long as you are willing to lend me a hand, the justice you defend so devotedly shall be upheld.

As for this case, as long as you are willing to lend me a hand, the justice you defend so devotedly shall be upheld.

As for this case, as long as you are willing to lend me a hand, the justice you defend so devotedly shall be upheld.

The injustice you witness shall be avenged.

Gu Yunnian will soon realize what it means to lose every pawn.

Gu Yunnian will soon realize what it means to lose every pawn.

[Court of Judicial Review]

Zhou Fu. Li Chong'en identified you in his suicide note.

Do you plead guilty?

I've been wronged! I didn't cheat!

Indeed, someone was carrying the notes.

I overheard it when I drank with the other young masters.

But it wasn't me.

Who is it, then?

Well...

I don't dare to tell.

Since you refuse to tell me, he must be someone prestigious.

Since you refuse to tell me, he must be someone prestigious.

Zhou Fu.

An incomplete confession is the worst in an interrogation.

Here in the Court of Judicial Review, that won't do you any good.

Here in the Court of Judicial Review, that won't do you any good.

If you go to the rich and powerful, you won't get rewarded for this either.

If you go to the rich and powerful, you won't get rewarded for this either.

So, why bother covering for them?

I'll tell you everything!

Speak now.

One of the chief examiners leaked the question to Junior Marquis Gu.

One of the chief examiners leaked the question to Junior Marquis Gu.

He was feeling smug about it, so he spread the answers to the others who were involved in the cheating.

He was feeling smug about it, so he spread the answers to the others who were involved in the cheating.

I knew it was him!

There are so many new toys here.

I've never tried this before.

Official Ren. I've been wronged.

Official Ren. I've been wronged.

The culprit framed me.

And who is the culprit?

Wu Yue. Why put yourself through this?

Wu Yue. Why put yourself through this?

The others had already gone home.

They even got rewards from the Gu family.

But here you are, all alone as their scapegoat.

Is it worth it?

I'll be honest with you.

Zhou Fu told us everything.

Wu Yue.

I heard you came from a poor family.

Your only family is your mother and she's waiting for your return alone.

Take your mother into consideration.

It wasn't me.

I didn't do it.

Luo Mingxi told me he received ten new sets of shackles.

It's time to test them out.

[Court of Judicial Review]

Sir. Sir.

Sir. Sir.

The one Huang Pu interrogated ratted Junior Marquis Gu out.

The one Huang Pu interrogated ratted Junior Marquis Gu out.

To Marquis Zhong Yi's residence! Quick!

Go!

Darn that Wu Yue.

I interrogated him for so long, but he wouldn't say a thing.

I interrogated him for so long, but he wouldn't say a thing.

He kept repeating that he was wronged.

This is so tough!

It's no surprise he won't confess.

Rather than trust you, he trusts Marquis Zhong Yi's power more.

Rather than trust you, he trusts Marquis Zhong Yi's power more.

Trickery and pretense will never end well.

I've told you.

Official Ren has worked hard on this investigation.

Instead of appreciating her effort, Your Highness discourages her.

Instead of appreciating her effort, Your Highness discourages her.

Official Luo does know how to comfort me.

But sadly...

Ren Anle.

You did well today.

You did well today.

I know you are intelligent.

That is why I have greater expectations for you.

That is why I have greater expectations for you.

Do not disappoint me.

Don't forget your promise.

Marquis Zhong Yi went as far as using a dead man to pin the crime on Zhou Fu and Wu Yue.

Marquis Zhong Yi went as far as using a dead man to pin the crime on Zhou Fu and Wu Yue.

I bet he didn't expect Zhou Fu would testify against Junior Marquis Gu anyway.

I bet he didn't expect Zhou Fu would testify against Junior Marquis Gu anyway.

All that is left is Wu Yue.

Zhou Fu works for us.

Wu Yue lost his father at a young age. He came from a poor family.

He earned Gu Qishan's trust by being a weathercock and an artful person.

He earned Gu Qishan's trust by being a weathercock and an artful person.

Zhou Fu is only a bait.

Zhou Fu is only bait.

Wu Yue, who's followed Gu Qishan for years and knows all his secrets is the key.

Wu Yue, who's followed Gu Qishan for years and knows all his secrets is the key.

Your Highness.

Both the white and black chess pieces are in a deadlock.

The law of Jing Kingdom indictates that we need more than one witness.

The law of Jing Kingdom indictates that we need more than one witness.

If Wu Yue doesn't confess, we will never make any progress with this case.

If Wu Yue doesn't confess, we will never make any progress with this case.

If Your Highness needs my help, simply ask.

His Highness told me you deceived Pei Zhan and Huang Pu, and then did the same to Wu Yue and Zhou Fu.

His Highness told me you deceived Pei Zhan and Huang Pu, and then did the same to Wu Yue and Zhou Fu.

His Highness told me you deceived Pei Zhan and Huang Pu, and then did the same to Wu Yue and Zhou Fu.

However, Official Ren, if you handle it this way, you will get yourself involved as well.

But Official Ren, you might get yourself involved by solving the case this way.

I am His Highness's prized student.

I won't get stuck in a deadlock that easily.

Gu Qishan is Marquis Zhong Yi's son.

With his father's influence, who would dare to testify against him?

Given his father's influence, who would dare to testify against him?

Given the circumstances, we can't close the case unless we get his confession.

Given the circumstances, we can't close the case unless we get his confession.

Given the circumstances, we can't close the case unless we get his confession.

I may have been a pirate, but I know we need at least two witnesses or get the hard evidence.

I may have been a bandit, but I know we need at least two witnesses or get the hard evidence.

I may have been a pirate, but I know we need at least two witnesses or get the hard evidence.

If he refuses to budge, we can figure something out to throw him into a panic.

If he refuses to budge, we can figure something out to throw him into a panic.

If he refuses to budge, we can figure something out to throw him into a panic.

Yes.

Make him panic.

Yes. We'll corner them into desperation.

I did the same in the Anle Fortress when I was the boss.

I did the same in the Anle Abode when I was the boss.

Indeed. You think like a member of the Ministry of Justice.

Indeed. You think like a member of the Ministry of Justice.

Sister Anle. What is the plan?

Sister Anle. What is the plan?

It's a flawless tactic that I prepared specially for this.

It's a flawless tactic that I prepared specially for this.

According to the law of Jing Kingdom, when evidence is presented and all doubts are cleared.

According to the law of Jing Kingdom, when evidence is presented and all doubts are cleared.

Even if the accused doesn't confess, they can be charged based on the evidence.

In other words, if we have the evidence and witnesses we need, we can get the culprit convicted.

In other words, if we have the evidence and witnesses we need, we can get the culprit convicted.

In other words, if we have the evidence and witnesses we need, we can get the culprit convicted.

I memorized the books Your Highness gave me.

It's no use unless you can solve the case.

If you can't solve the case, you're simply constraining yourself with these words.

If you can't solve the case, you're simply constraining yourself with these words.

Where are your evidence and clues?

If we don't have the clues, we'll put them in a rigged game.

If we don't have the clues, we'll put them in a rigged game.

Like so.

Like what?

Like what?

Official Ren's move has revived this chess game from he deadlock!

Official Ren's chess piece broke the stalemate!

Gu Qishan went home as if nothing had ever happened.

But by doing so, you're letting him get away with his crime.

But by doing so, you're letting him get away with his crime.

Be patient.

In this game of mine, every chess piece serves a purpose.

In this game of mine, every chess piece serves a purpose.

Your Highness. [Graceful and Elegant]

Shouldn't you be in bed?

Is something on your mind?

Somehow,

I kept thinking about her these days.

When she was two, Emperor Tai Zu appointed her the Crown Princess.

When she was two, Emperor Tai Zu appointed her the Crown Princess.

She must be quite special.

She was seven when she came to the Capital.

Her personal bodyguard, Luo Mingxi, was always with her.

She appeared to be indifferent.

My grandmother raised me attentively.

Of course I couldn't stand her attitude.

One day, I interacted with her through a game of chess, which I was good at.

One day, I interacted with her through a game of chess, which I was good at.

Even though you're the Crown Prince, but you can't beat me in chess.

Even though you're the Crown Prince, but you can't beat me in chess.

You should admit defeat now.

Ziyuan. Did you acquire your skill from the legendary former head of the Di family, Di Shengtian?

Ziyuan. Did you acquire your skill from the legendary former head of the Di family, Di Shengtian?

Ziyuan. Did you acquire your skill from the legendary former head of the Di family, Di Shengtian?

I've defeated my grand-aunt a thousand times over.

Honestly, I've never met anyone who can defeat me.

What are the odds? Me too.

What are the odds? Me too.

Ziyuan. You are the first to put me in a deadlock.

Ziyuan. You are the first to put me in a deadlock.

How about another round?

Bring it on.

Speaking of which, the girl from Dai Mountain was a remarkable player too.

Speaking of which, the girl from Dai Mountain was a remarkable player too.

I've never met anyone whose skill in chess can match hers.

I've never met anyone whose skill in chess can match hers.

I wonder if she meets Official Ren, who will be the winner?

I wonder if she can best Official Ren?

A great chess player can analyze the situation.

If the girl from Dai Mountain were to investigate this case, would she have employed the same method?

If the girl from Dai Mountain were to investigate this case, would she have employed the same method?

If the girl from Dai Mountain were to investigate this case, would she have employed the same method?

One is well-educated, while the other is basically illiterate.

One is well-educated, while the other is basically illiterate.

Even with good strategy, her approaches will be different.

They may have stratagems, but the approaches will be different.

However, both of them are one of a kind, and they both coincidentally met you, Your Highness.

However, both of them are one of a kind, and they both coincidentally met you, Your Highness.

However, both of them are one of a kind, and they both coincidentally met you, Your Highness.

How is it?

Official Ren foresaw everything.

The fish is taking the bait.

[Court of Judicial Review]

Who is it?

[Kill Wu Yue while he is detained]

The imprisoned man became a wronged soul.

Tonight, we might get yet another wronged soul.

[Ren Residence]

My Lady. Wu Yue was attacked in prison. He was assassinated.

My Lady. Wu Yue was attacked in prison. He was assassinated.

My Lady. Wu Yue was attacked in prison. He was assassinated.

Gu Qishan indeed didn't disappoint me.

[Marquis Zhong Yi Residence]

Father!

Get on the horse.

I'm not going.

You should have kept your head down for three days.

Yet you must stir up more trouble.

Father, what is there to be afraid of?

The examiner is dead. Wu Yue is gone, too.

The examiner is dead. Wu Yue is gone, too.

Keep your voice down!

I had only known Zhou Fu for several days.

He doesn't have anything on me.

The Court of Judicial Review can't do anything with me, Father.

The Court of Judicial Review can't do anything about me, Father.

They are setting a trap and you throw yourself into it.

They are setting a trap and you throw yourself into it.

I had it all under control.

and now you added fuse to the fire!

Father.

You are too paranoid, Father.

That fool Ren Anle from the Court of Judicial Review is already on our side.

That fool Ren Anle from the Court of Judicial Review is already working for us.

Two people just died before the case was closed!

Countless eyes are watching you as we speak.

Why can't you keep your head down for a few days?

Father.

Leave the city now.

I'm not leaving.

Off you go!

Fine.

Whatever you say, Father.

[Marquis Zhong Yi Residence]

[Court of Judicial Review]

What is taking her so long?

Your Highness. Accidents happen one after another lately.

Why isn't Ren Anle anxious about it?

You've been drinking since morning.

It's way out of line if she comes any later.

I'll wait for another ten minutes.

If she doesn't show up, punishments await her.

If she doesn't show up, punishments await her.

You want to keep waiting?

You've had tea for almost two hours.

Your Highness!

- Your Highness! - Jili.

- Your Highness! - Jili.

Where is Ren Anle? Why isn't she with you?

Where is Ren Anle? Why isn't she with you?

Official Ren is away from her residence.

The servants told me she went to Lingxiang Pleasure House for the Banquet of Courtesans.

The servants told me she went to Lingxiang Pleasure House for the Banquet of Courtesans.

The servants told me she went to Lingxiang Pleasure House for the Banquet of Courtesans.

What?

[Lingxiang Pleasure House]

Linlang personally wrote a letter to Gu Qishan to invite him for a meeting.

Linlang personally wrote a letter to Gu Qishan to invite him for a meeting.

This man lust after beauty. He will definitely come here.

This man lust after beauty. He will definitely come here.

Gu Qishan has been doing whatever he pleases in the Capital.

Gu Qishan has been doing whatever he pleases in the Capital.

It's time to show him what is bad karma.

My spectators came at the perfect timing.

Ren Anle!

Ren Anle!

Your Highness, you came to my rescue.

Official Ren. What are you up to now?

Official Ren. What are you up to now?

At this rate, we might as well change the name to Crowd Banisher.

At this rate, we might as well change the name to Expel Pleasure House.

You're dismissed.

Official Ren. Today is the last day of the investigation deadline.

Official Ren. Today is the last day of the investigation deadline.

How could you waste your time around here?

Officials.

I literally woke up to a murder case these two days.

I am so terrified since I'm just a freshman in this department.

I am so terrified since I'm just a freshman in this department.

Why can't I come here to douse my woes?

But, you defeated the naval force of Dongqian in one day.

Why would you be afraid of several murders?

You are precisely right.

Had I not been afraid of dying and charmed by this good look, would I want to be the crown princess?

Had I not been afraid of dying and charmed by this good look, would I want to be the crown princess?

Had I not been afraid of dying and charmed by this good look, would I want to be the crown princess?

Ren Anle. You are not drunk. Speak properly.

Ren Anle. You are not drunk. Speak properly.

But I am.

Had I known you were so worried about me,

I wouldn't have come here to drink my worries away.

I don't believe your excuses.

Why did Li Chong'en confess to his crime by hanging himself?

Wu Yue was assassinated in prison.

How do we deal with it?

The examiner had confessed anyway.

The case is closed, right?

As for Wu Yue...

As long as we find the guard of the Court's prison for last night and torture him in the interrogation, then he will confess.

As long as we find the guard of the Court's prison for last night and torture him in the interrogation, he will confess.

As long as we find the guard of the Court's prison for last night and torture him in the interrogation, then he will confess.

Another round of torture in interrogation?

Right?

Wen Shuo.

It's always the way to solve the cases, right?

Dismissed.

- Dismissed. - Am I wrong?

I'm right, right?

Ren Anle.

The first move of your plan has been carried out.

As for the second step...

Who are you waiting for at Lingxiang Pleasure House at this early hour?

Who are you waiting for at Lingxiang Pleasure House at this early hour?

For you, Your Highness.

Sister, I beg of you.

We've been at it the entire day.

It will be nightfall if you don't start working now.

Do you remember what I told you before?

I have greater expectations for you than the others.

I have greater expectations for you than the others.

Therefore, I trust you more than I do the others.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

You will get the result you want.

[Court of Judicial Review]

The case is finally closed!

Huang Pu, what is the meaning of this?

Give me the document!

Official Pei. There are still loopholes. We can't close the case!

Official Pei. There are still loopholes. We can't close the case!

But the deadline is approaching.

Even the chief examiner confessed to his crime.

His Majesty is awaiting our reply.

Huang Pu!

Huang Pu. You are too stubborn.

Huang Pu. You are too stubborn.

Do you want to lose your job for good?

I want justice for everyone who takes the examination!

Seize him!

Let go! Let me go!

Let go of me!

You...

This is injustice! You fail the people!

Let go! Let go of me!

Let me go now!

Why you...

This is injustice! You fail the people!

What?

What now?

How dare you...

Huang Pu!

Huang Pu!

And the rest of you too!

A bunch of lunatics!

[Lingxiang Pleasure House]

Great work!

Yes!

Yes!

Well done!

Without that insolent Junior Marquis Gu, we can finally enjoy Miss Linlang's dance.

Without that insolent Junior Marquis Gu, we can finally enjoy Miss Linlang's dance.

Who knew Lin Cong's death could expose a scandal about the examination?

Who knew Lin Cong's death could expose a scandal about the examination?

The chief examiners and examinees who cheated should be cursed.

That's right.

- Yeah. That was outrageous. - How upsetting!

Indeed. Those cheaters are so dishonest and disloyal.

They deserve the worst.

But with an officer as benevolent as me around,

you have my word that I will give you the result in three days and you'll be happy with.

you have my word that I will give you the result in three days and you'll be happy with.

This case is difficult even for the current crown prince of the nation.

This case is difficult even for the current crown prince of the nation.

But I beg to differ.

Clever and brave?

With three steps, I can show you what they mean.

Please explain it to us, Official Ren.

Step one, luring the snake out of its burrow.

And step two?

Step two, let the events take their course.

I can somewhat understand the steps so far.

What about the third?

The third step...

Blot the door and beat the dog.

Junior Marquis Gu.

My beauty, keep it down.

I went behind my father's back to have a drink with you.

I went behind my father's back to have a drink with you.

Let's keep it discreet.

You are Marquis Zhong Yi's legitimate son and you have all his attention.

You are Marquis Zhong Yi's legitimate son and you have all his attention.

Your father would never punish you.

Come on, finish this.

You have a point.

My father is Marquis Zhong Yi. I am Junior Marquis Gu.

My father is Marquis Zhong Yi. I am Junior Marquis Gu.

Who would dare to cross me?

Junior Marquis Gu, long time no see.

Official Ren.

Official Ren understands the greater good.

- She cleared my name. - It was nothing.

- She cleared my name. - It was nothing.

From now on, our friendship is unbreakable.

It's my honor and pleasure to help you out.

You should run now.

The Crown Prince is after you.

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