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♪Bright moonlight,
with lanterns still burning♪
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♪Deep night's hue,
your face softly blurring♪
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♪In a fleeting thought,
my heart's line is stirring♪
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♪Fate entwines,
a knot forever binding♪
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♪This love's riddle,
your heart cold as steel♪
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♪Yet your bright smile, how it steals♪
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♪Like the fireworks in the night sky♪
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♪A brilliance that no words can yield♪
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♪La~ la~♪
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♪In this life, meeting you
is fate's best hand♪
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♪La~ la~♪
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♪Our love story, I'll slowly pen♪
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♪In this life, I wish for your words♪
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♪From black hair to white,
we'll brave time's trend♪
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♪In this life, may our love forever blend♪
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♪Let's make a pact with the changing seas♪
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♪In this life,
may our love stand like mountains♪
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♪Through seasons' change, our whispers weave♪
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♪In this life, may our love never fades away♪
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♪Outshining all the world's glories,
come what may♪
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=Les Belles=
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=Episode 21=
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Who is this?
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Drunk like this in broad daylight,
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blocking the road?
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Do you know who's in the carriage?
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Sir,
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I drank too much.
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I didn't notice you.
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Miss, it's Young Master Lu.
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Xuechen,
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why did you drink so much?
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(Isn't it the carriage of Minister Chen?)
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(Why is Miss Chen here?)
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Don't let him drink more.
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The lady whom I love will marry...
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someone else.
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Why can't I drink?
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Xuechen,
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let me send you back first.
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If you are seen drinking in the street,
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it will do harm to your career.
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I'm not going.
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I'm not going home.
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I don't want to see her.
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I don't want to see her.
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Fine, we don't go home.
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We don't.
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Help him get on the carriage.
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Okay.
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Be careful.
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(Prince Hengyang's Mansion)
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You have been reviewing for a while now.
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Is there any error in the register?
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(Register)
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Winter is approaching soon.
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Are the soldiers' winter clothes ready?
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Your Highness,
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it's only just early autumn.
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(I wonder how Miss Luo is doing over there.)
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Your Highness,
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there's an error in the accounts book.
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Two accounts don't reconcile properly.
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I'll take a look.
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It's just a minor issue.
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Let someone else handle it.
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This concerns the northern soldiers.
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Several bookkeepers are also waiting.
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We shouldn't delay them.
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Then I'll go with you.
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You have military matters to attend to.
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I'll handle this task for you.
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Qiuyue, we first stop by at Qianxiang Shop
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to buy the pastries my father loves.
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Alright, Miss.
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Xuechen,
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why do you look like this today?
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Did something happen?
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I'm asking you,
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if someone you care about made a mistake,
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what would you do?
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Is the lady you care about Miss Luo?
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The emperor's order can't be disobeyed.
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Even if Miss Luo is powerless,
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she ultimately can't oppose His Majesty.
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Why insist, Xuechen?
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The emperor's order can't be disobeyed.
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Did she ever once
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desire to defy the order?
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Once some people make a decision,
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even close ones
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can't change it.
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(She seems to know something)
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(about what Minister Chen has done.)
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You're right.
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If someone insists stubbornly,
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while others try hard to pull them out,
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it just leads to exhaustion
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and ends up with nothing.
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Xuechen...
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(Zheng Hongye, Yang Zhaowei, Lu Zhan)
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(No signs of anyone moving it.)
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(Could it be that I overthink it?)
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Someone.
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Here.
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Go find where Miss Luo is.
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Yes, My Lord.
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(Records of Personages)
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So exquisite.
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Indeed, and delicious.
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I personally cooked this.
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I see.
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Full of color, aroma, and flavor, right?
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Your Highness.
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You came back just in time.
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Miss Luo made the pastries by hand.
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Have a taste.
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Why do you come so late, Mr. Kong?
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I personally cooked this for His Highness,
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but he said he does not like pastries.
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Please have a taste
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to let him know what delicacy he missed.
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So,
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was you just preparing pastries?
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I acted recklessly before
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and nearly damaged our relationship.
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I must make amends to His Highness.
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I was just joking with you.
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I will surely eat
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the pastries you made.
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By the way,
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you just went to check the account book.
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Is there any issue?
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Just a minor mistake.
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Do not worry.
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Look, they are almost done with the pastries.
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Mr. Kong, please have a taste.
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Thank you.
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Your Highness, let's sit and eat.
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Delicious.
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(Lu Mansion)
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Qiuyue, go inform them
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that Young Master Lu has arrived
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and ask them to pick him up.
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Yes, Miss.
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Xuechen, it's the Lu Mansion.
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Don't drink so much in the future.
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It's not worth it.
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Since it's not worth it,
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why do you help me?
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You said that exhausting all energy
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will end up with nothing.
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But to me, important people or things,
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I can't bear to see them suffer
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and pretend not to notice.
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So, regarding your father,
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do you feel the same?
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Even if he aims
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to harm the entire Nanyue?
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I surely...
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You aren't drunk.
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I am not drunk.
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I thought it's Minister Chen in the carriage.
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This is how I inadvertently deceive you.
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Sorry.
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Since you decide to deceive me,
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why tell me right now?
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And the things about my father.
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Aren't you afraid I tell others about it?
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The year we first met,
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I have told you,
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if one day you decide to leave,
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come find me.
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Today, I'll send you back first.
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If you truly wish to leave later,
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then find me.
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I know it's hard for you to decide now,
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but I want to tell you,
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even after all these years,
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my promise remains unchanged.
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(Lu Mansion)
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Your Highness, it's the Lu Mansion.
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Miss, I have informed them.
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Alright. Coming.
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Xuechen.
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Be careful.
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Be careful.
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Xuechen,
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you're drunk.
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Let me help you.
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(Didn't he go to find Minister Chen?)
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(Why are they together?)
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No need.
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Wait, Xuechen.
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Everyone saw
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you drunkenly crashed into my carriage.
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And everyone knows your conflict
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with Miss Luo and Prince Hengyang.
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Why don't we complete this play together,
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to avoid revealing any flaws?
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(I'll have to explain to Lingyu later.)
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Be careful.
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(He's going too far. They're so close.)
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Young Master Lu, you're so carefree.
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You get drunk in a lady's carriage.
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(He knows it's just acting,)
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(but he actually holds Lingyu's hand.)
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(Turns out you're not so affectionate.)
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Seeing you are still as close as ever,
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I feel relieved.
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(How dare he say this?)
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No need to care about me.
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Your Highness, please escort me inside.
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Alright.
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Sir.
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Sir, how did you drink so much?
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- Let's go.
- Okay.
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Whenever you're ready to talk,
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I'm here to listen.
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(Lu Mansion)
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Thank you for the water.
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I see your hands steady and stable.
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Are you sober now?
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Why is it so sour?
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Sourness can make you sober up.
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We agreed to act drunk
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and then collide with Mr. Chen's carriage.
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Why is Miss Chen
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who sent you back?
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Today's matter is unexpected.
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I've already sung halfway through the play.
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Unexpectedly, it was Miss Chen.
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Then I can only finish the performance.
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Besides,
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I think you and Prince Hengyang
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talked happily.
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From his mansion to Lu Mansion,
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you are still holding hands.
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Did you have to talk while holding hands?
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That can't compare to you and Miss Chen.
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Hiding secretly in the carriage.
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Who knows if she has given you sober-up soup?
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I feel like you are more sour than grapes.
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Be serious.
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I have something to tell you.
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Look at this.
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(New Imperial Scholars)
What's this?
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Today, Prince Hengyang covered for me.
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I went to Mr. Kong's room
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and found this list.
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I wrote it down when I came back.
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He didn't suspect you, did he?
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He did suspect something,
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but fortunately,
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Prince Hengyang and I
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cooperated well,
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and didn't alert anyone.
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He's truly the commander of the North Army.
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I've noticed your opinion of him lately
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is getting higher.
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Do you regret calling off the engagement?
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You better not make me regret it.
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What's really on this?
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Newly Imperial Scholars.
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He has been undercover for decades.
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How could he be so careless?
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Since this list can be easily found,
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it shows the person behind it
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probably thinks
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there's nothing crucial on it.
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We can only
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start by examining their connections.
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These names look somewhat familiar.
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The Ministry of Personnel drafted
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a list of newly appointed officials,
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and it includes these people.
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They seem to be the Imperial Censors.
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Imperial Censors?
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Imperial Censors oversee all officials.
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The spies of Beichu planted in the court
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can't escape the investigation
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if they take any action.
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So they want to place these individuals
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in the position of Imperial Censor.
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That seems to be the case.
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I'll find a way to investigate
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the information on these people
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and see if I can trace back to find anything.
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I just don't know who are
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Chen Hao's henchmen on this list.
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Aman,
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could you bring this year's exam papers?
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Yangling,
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do you have a plan?
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If they want to insert these people,
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they must ensure they excel in the exam
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and get His Majesty's favor.
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If there's any tampering,
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we might find clues in the essays.
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That's a good idea.
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Let's handle this together.
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Alright.
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These are the exam papers of all candidates.
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(Wang Yichang)
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Look at this one.
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This year's exam topic
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is about the Heart of the Emperor,
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and the Governance of the Emperor.
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Most candidates focus on benevolence,
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righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trust.
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But this one takes a different approach.
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He discusses true heart and true governance.
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Implement governance with true heart,
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thus true governance achieves great merits.
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These terms were introduced by my father.
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It seems this person is guided by someone.
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I think I just saw this phrase too.
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Those must have a true heart.
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For officials, they have laws to follow.
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For people, they have laws to govern by.
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Look at this sentence.
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(For officials, they have laws to follow.)
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And this one.
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Only these three mentioned this.
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But His Majesty never mentioned it outside.
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At least,
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I've never seen it in other essays.
328
00:19:51,130 --> 00:19:52,540
These three have consistent views.
329
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It's quite a coincidence.
330
00:19:54,820 --> 00:19:57,330
They are likely Minister Chen's informants.
331
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To ensures their smooth success in exams,
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Minister Chen informed them in advance.
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Someone has committed fraud in the exam.
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00:20:06,660 --> 00:20:07,540
Let's search again
335
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to avoid missing any other ones.
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The position of Imperial Censor
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is indeed significant.
338
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- Minister Chen.
- Minister Lu.
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It has the power to oversee all officials
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and directly advise the throne.
341
00:20:28,210 --> 00:20:29,330
This position
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can't be vacant for long, right?
343
00:20:34,730 --> 00:20:38,370
Mr. Lu, do you know His Majesty's plan?
344
00:20:39,370 --> 00:20:43,060
Minister Chen, it's best to wait patiently.
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Prince Hengyang and Prince Changyi arrive.
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- Your Highness.
- Your Highness.
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- Your Highness.
- Your Highness.
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00:20:59,900 --> 00:21:01,780
His Majesty has arrived.
349
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Long may you reign, Your Majesty.
350
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Rise.
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Thank you, Your Majesty.
352
00:21:20,450 --> 00:21:21,290
Announce.
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Summon the new Imperial Censor.
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I am the new Imperial Censor Lu Yun.
355
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Greetings, Your Majesty.
356
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Rise.
357
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Thank you, Your Majesty.
358
00:22:28,130 --> 00:22:30,940
Recently, an anonymous report surfaced,
359
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claiming some officials are selling positions
360
00:22:35,300 --> 00:22:36,780
and engaging in factional schemes.
361
00:22:42,900 --> 00:22:44,420
You all are trusted by me.
362
00:22:45,820 --> 00:22:49,090
There's chaos below, yet no one noticed.
363
00:22:52,130 --> 00:22:53,820
Your Majesty, please calm down.
364
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Xuechen.
365
00:23:01,580 --> 00:23:02,420
Here.
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As the new official in charge,
367
00:23:04,780 --> 00:23:07,450
you conduct a thorough investigation into it
368
00:23:08,020 --> 00:23:08,860
and ensure
369
00:23:09,420 --> 00:23:13,330
that this group of vermin in the court
370
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is exposed.
371
00:23:16,370 --> 00:23:18,180
I accept the decree.
372
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(Zichen Palace)
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Young Master Lu.
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Minister Chen.
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You're too kind.
376
00:23:37,900 --> 00:23:39,730
You can call me Xuechen from now on.
377
00:23:42,450 --> 00:23:43,580
You are really something!
378
00:23:43,660 --> 00:23:45,180
At the Zhongshan Banquet,
379
00:23:45,370 --> 00:23:47,450
you were mischievous and playful.
380
00:23:48,730 --> 00:23:51,540
Now you seem much more composed.
381
00:23:53,850 --> 00:23:56,660
His Majesty appoints you
382
00:23:56,820 --> 00:23:57,900
as the Imperial Censor.
383
00:23:58,370 --> 00:24:00,450
He has high hopes for you.
384
00:24:01,330 --> 00:24:02,170
Minister Chen,
385
00:24:03,020 --> 00:24:04,850
I have just started my official career,
386
00:24:05,450 --> 00:24:06,780
and was immediately assigned
387
00:24:06,780 --> 00:24:07,780
such an important task.
388
00:24:08,210 --> 00:24:09,500
I don't even know where to begin.
389
00:24:09,970 --> 00:24:12,020
I'm afraid I can't handle things well
390
00:24:12,220 --> 00:24:13,770
and will disappoint the Emperor's grace.
391
00:24:18,210 --> 00:24:19,050
Come.
392
00:24:20,780 --> 00:24:24,250
A new broom sweeps clean.
393
00:24:24,580 --> 00:24:28,450
But the situation in the court is complex.
394
00:24:29,420 --> 00:24:32,420
I'm afraid you can sweep clean,
395
00:24:32,700 --> 00:24:33,820
but get you dirty.
396
00:24:35,210 --> 00:24:36,490
It will be bad.
397
00:24:39,490 --> 00:24:41,940
Thank you for your guidance.
398
00:24:42,850 --> 00:24:43,690
Actually,
399
00:24:43,900 --> 00:24:46,250
your talents surpass many of my students.
400
00:24:47,420 --> 00:24:49,420
Now that you're in the court,
401
00:24:49,420 --> 00:24:50,730
no wonder Xiu
402
00:24:50,900 --> 00:24:53,450
has deep feelings for you these years
403
00:24:53,660 --> 00:24:55,060
and has never changed her heart.
404
00:24:57,210 --> 00:24:58,050
Mr. Chen,
405
00:24:58,420 --> 00:24:59,660
I am just a playboy.
406
00:24:59,780 --> 00:25:01,060
How can I be worthy of Miss Chen?
407
00:25:01,270 --> 00:25:02,470
Please, don't joke about this.
408
00:25:03,850 --> 00:25:05,490
How could it be a joke?
409
00:25:05,940 --> 00:25:07,940
You're part of us now.
410
00:25:08,250 --> 00:25:09,490
Your future career
411
00:25:10,330 --> 00:25:11,660
will be supported by your uncle
412
00:25:12,210 --> 00:25:14,180
and me.
413
00:25:14,450 --> 00:25:16,130
Your future is limitless.
414
00:25:16,330 --> 00:25:17,420
You've made great progress.
415
00:25:17,490 --> 00:25:18,850
I'm willing
416
00:25:18,850 --> 00:25:20,850
to marry my daughter to you.
417
00:25:21,020 --> 00:25:22,180
- But I...
- Xuechen.
418
00:25:25,330 --> 00:25:26,170
Uncle.
419
00:25:29,250 --> 00:25:30,490
He, a member of Lu Family,
420
00:25:30,610 --> 00:25:32,610
holds an important positions in the court.
421
00:25:32,900 --> 00:25:34,490
I will definitely support him.
422
00:25:34,780 --> 00:25:37,300
No need for your advice.
423
00:25:37,540 --> 00:25:39,130
Xuechen, let's go.
424
00:25:39,780 --> 00:25:40,620
Yes.
425
00:25:44,090 --> 00:25:44,970
Xuechen,
426
00:25:46,660 --> 00:25:48,420
regarding what I told you earlier,
427
00:25:48,580 --> 00:25:50,450
take a few days to consider it
428
00:25:51,320 --> 00:25:52,420
and then give me your reply.
429
00:25:54,090 --> 00:25:54,930
Understood.
430
00:26:09,100 --> 00:26:10,740
(Chen Mansion)
431
00:26:10,760 --> 00:26:13,370
Lu Xuechen is still young.
432
00:26:13,800 --> 00:26:14,950
His foundation is not strong.
433
00:26:17,450 --> 00:26:19,090
He is an Imperial Censor now.
434
00:26:19,900 --> 00:26:21,660
From now on, our actions
435
00:26:22,620 --> 00:26:24,000
will become increasingly difficult.
436
00:26:25,180 --> 00:26:26,660
What do you find inappropriate?
437
00:26:27,700 --> 00:26:31,610
Luo Lingyu visited Prince Hengyang's Mansion.
438
00:26:31,940 --> 00:26:34,300
She and Prince Hengyang were cordial,
439
00:26:35,130 --> 00:26:36,610
but not particularly close.
440
00:26:37,330 --> 00:26:39,180
There seemed to be no conflict.
441
00:26:39,660 --> 00:26:43,210
She asked to call off the engagement lately,
442
00:26:43,370 --> 00:26:45,090
which caused quite a stir.
443
00:26:46,820 --> 00:26:49,210
Something unusual about their marriage?
444
00:26:55,490 --> 00:26:56,700
Whether it's deceit
445
00:26:56,700 --> 00:26:57,940
or just a mistake,
446
00:26:57,940 --> 00:26:59,060
as long as they marry,
447
00:26:59,060 --> 00:27:00,820
we can seize this opportunity.
448
00:27:01,850 --> 00:27:02,820
What do you mean by that?
449
00:27:03,020 --> 00:27:04,330
After my probing,
450
00:27:04,540 --> 00:27:07,130
Lu Xuechen has a deep hatred
451
00:27:07,130 --> 00:27:08,520
for Prince Hengyang and Luo Lingyu.
452
00:27:09,330 --> 00:27:10,660
I can take this opportunity
453
00:27:11,090 --> 00:27:12,780
to betroth Xiu to him,
454
00:27:14,370 --> 00:27:16,370
keeping him by my side.
455
00:27:16,370 --> 00:27:18,580
In his role as Imperial Censor,
456
00:27:18,580 --> 00:27:19,780
he will make every decision
457
00:27:19,780 --> 00:27:21,060
under my control.
458
00:27:21,180 --> 00:27:22,180
But that Lu Yun
459
00:27:22,490 --> 00:27:23,730
is likely investigating
460
00:27:23,730 --> 00:27:25,940
the mastermind behind the saltpeter case.
461
00:27:28,520 --> 00:27:30,070
Isn't keeping him around the perfect way
462
00:27:30,250 --> 00:27:32,820
to eliminate the problem completely?
463
00:27:35,820 --> 00:27:38,700
If we can use his hand to complete our task
464
00:27:39,450 --> 00:27:41,900
and place our people in the court,
465
00:27:43,090 --> 00:27:44,940
even if it becomes exposed in the future,
466
00:27:45,820 --> 00:27:47,370
it won't be connected to us.
467
00:27:51,420 --> 00:27:54,370
It's truly a double win.
468
00:27:59,970 --> 00:28:00,940
What did you say?
469
00:28:02,020 --> 00:28:03,660
Want me to marry Xuechen?
470
00:28:03,940 --> 00:28:06,330
Xuechen grew up with you.
471
00:28:06,900 --> 00:28:08,970
Though he was a bit mischievous as a child,
472
00:28:09,370 --> 00:28:11,540
he's matured now.
473
00:28:11,700 --> 00:28:12,900
He looks quite good.
474
00:28:13,850 --> 00:28:17,300
Besides, you've always admired him.
475
00:28:18,090 --> 00:28:20,820
This fulfills your wish.
476
00:28:22,820 --> 00:28:25,610
Although he is from Lu Family,
477
00:28:26,130 --> 00:28:28,730
he's just a dependent nephew.
478
00:28:29,320 --> 00:28:30,490
He's known for being charming.
479
00:28:30,490 --> 00:28:31,840
His actions are quite unrestrained.
480
00:28:32,420 --> 00:28:34,300
He might not be a suitable match.
481
00:28:34,660 --> 00:28:37,450
Although he is new to the officialdom,
482
00:28:37,660 --> 00:28:40,730
he has been appointed as Imperial Censor.
483
00:28:41,330 --> 00:28:42,490
His future is very promising.
484
00:28:42,610 --> 00:28:43,780
He's a young man.
485
00:28:44,820 --> 00:28:46,300
He has indeed improved a lot.
486
00:28:48,130 --> 00:28:50,300
Haven't you always wanted to marry him?
487
00:28:50,490 --> 00:28:52,420
Your father understand your wishes.
488
00:28:52,540 --> 00:28:53,820
You should thank your father.
489
00:28:58,180 --> 00:29:00,540
When Xuechen had no official position,
490
00:29:00,940 --> 00:29:03,210
you felt he wasn't worthy of our Family.
491
00:29:05,420 --> 00:29:07,940
He is an official now.
492
00:29:08,180 --> 00:29:09,660
Then you thought of my marriage.
493
00:29:10,490 --> 00:29:12,780
People might think our family
494
00:29:13,180 --> 00:29:14,210
is trying to curry favor.
495
00:29:14,420 --> 00:29:15,260
Watch your words!
496
00:29:16,450 --> 00:29:17,290
What are you saying?
497
00:29:17,450 --> 00:29:19,610
If you weren't so fond of that guy,
498
00:29:20,020 --> 00:29:21,450
I wouldn't have brought it up.
499
00:29:21,970 --> 00:29:22,810
Besides,
500
00:29:23,610 --> 00:29:25,780
you brought him, who was drunk,
501
00:29:25,780 --> 00:29:27,120
onto your carriage a few days ago.
502
00:29:27,450 --> 00:29:29,330
Do you know how people say about you?
503
00:29:29,820 --> 00:29:31,020
That day, Lu Yun was drunk.
504
00:29:31,540 --> 00:29:33,450
He just rested briefly in my carriage.
505
00:29:34,610 --> 00:29:36,250
I sent him back to the Lu Mansion
506
00:29:36,250 --> 00:29:37,210
and left immediately.
507
00:29:37,940 --> 00:29:40,780
I did nothing inappropriate with him.
508
00:29:40,940 --> 00:29:42,820
You did something so disgraceful.
509
00:29:42,970 --> 00:29:44,250
What more excuses do you have?
510
00:30:08,370 --> 00:30:09,940
It's my first time wearing this uniform.
511
00:30:10,320 --> 00:30:11,350
How do you think it looks?
512
00:30:12,700 --> 00:30:14,850
I'm surrounded by royalty and nobility.
513
00:30:15,130 --> 00:30:17,060
It's refreshing to see an inferior official.
514
00:30:17,700 --> 00:30:18,970
A change is nice sometimes.
515
00:30:24,370 --> 00:30:25,660
The position of Imperial Censor
516
00:30:25,920 --> 00:30:27,540
has been eyed by Chen Hao for a long time.
517
00:30:28,020 --> 00:30:29,540
Now that I've taken this position,
518
00:30:30,250 --> 00:30:31,570
he will surely try to win me over.
519
00:30:33,050 --> 00:30:34,350
However, by getting close to him,
520
00:30:35,210 --> 00:30:37,020
I can uncover the truth from years ago.
521
00:30:39,660 --> 00:30:40,970
Will Chen Hao trust you?
522
00:30:43,450 --> 00:30:44,610
Chen Hao is cunning.
523
00:30:45,540 --> 00:30:46,900
If I want him to see me as an ally,
524
00:30:47,370 --> 00:30:49,540
I need Miss Chen to mediate.
525
00:30:51,490 --> 00:30:52,850
Will Miss Chen
526
00:30:54,090 --> 00:30:55,250
help you?
527
00:30:56,730 --> 00:30:57,570
It's uncertain.
528
00:31:01,370 --> 00:31:02,210
Xuechen,
529
00:31:03,820 --> 00:31:04,780
marry me.
530
00:31:05,300 --> 00:31:06,140
What do you think?
531
00:31:10,660 --> 00:31:11,500
What?
532
00:31:25,020 --> 00:31:26,240
Rather than being his daughter,
533
00:31:26,700 --> 00:31:28,130
I'm more a citizen of Nanyue.
534
00:31:29,330 --> 00:31:31,820
If what he does will endanger the people
535
00:31:32,090 --> 00:31:33,540
of Nanyue and the hard-won stability,
536
00:31:34,420 --> 00:31:36,020
I can't turn a blind eye to it.
537
00:31:36,610 --> 00:31:39,490
But the marriage...
538
00:31:39,490 --> 00:31:40,940
It was suggested by him.
539
00:31:41,540 --> 00:31:42,940
He is eager to act
540
00:31:43,210 --> 00:31:44,780
and wants to win over Xuechen.
541
00:31:45,540 --> 00:31:48,850
It means they aim to do something
542
00:31:49,040 --> 00:31:50,400
in the position of Imperial Censor.
543
00:31:51,540 --> 00:31:52,610
If not resolved,
544
00:31:53,470 --> 00:31:54,670
there will be future troubles.
545
00:31:56,940 --> 00:31:59,180
Since he has this idea,
546
00:31:59,820 --> 00:32:02,580
we might as well go along with it
547
00:32:04,450 --> 00:32:05,730
and get married.
548
00:32:08,730 --> 00:32:09,780
Then you
549
00:32:10,060 --> 00:32:13,060
can naturally approach my father.
550
00:32:15,020 --> 00:32:15,900
Miss Luo,
551
00:32:17,130 --> 00:32:17,970
are you willing?
552
00:32:22,250 --> 00:32:23,730
Not to mention if she's willing,
553
00:32:23,850 --> 00:32:25,420
you should ask if I'm willing.
554
00:32:25,820 --> 00:32:27,090
That is indeed a good plan.
555
00:32:33,780 --> 00:32:34,620
But...
556
00:32:35,940 --> 00:32:37,210
Yes, yes, but.
557
00:32:37,560 --> 00:32:38,670
Hurry and tell her but what.
558
00:32:39,090 --> 00:32:40,130
But,
559
00:32:40,130 --> 00:32:41,180
in order to help us,
560
00:32:41,370 --> 00:32:42,610
you use your own marriage.
561
00:32:42,700 --> 00:32:44,250
It's unfair to you.
562
00:32:45,850 --> 00:32:47,300
It's not to help you.
563
00:32:49,210 --> 00:32:52,130
Duty surpasses personal feelings.
564
00:32:58,800 --> 00:33:00,010
- Xuechen.
- Young Master Yun.
565
00:33:00,520 --> 00:33:02,140
- What do you think?
- What do you think?
566
00:33:04,920 --> 00:33:06,000
Does my opinion matter now?
567
00:33:06,420 --> 00:33:07,260
Does it still matter?
568
00:33:26,850 --> 00:33:28,730
Look at your gloomy face.
569
00:33:29,580 --> 00:33:30,940
Push me away with words,
570
00:33:30,970 --> 00:33:32,580
but you regret once she's gone.
571
00:33:33,090 --> 00:33:34,090
Let me clarify it now.
572
00:33:34,090 --> 00:33:34,930
There's still time.
573
00:33:37,780 --> 00:33:38,620
Have a seat.
574
00:33:43,210 --> 00:33:44,300
I was thinking
575
00:33:45,180 --> 00:33:46,820
although I lost my parents at a young age,
576
00:33:47,370 --> 00:33:50,580
I remember they loved and cared for me,
577
00:33:50,970 --> 00:33:53,370
treating me and Hua like treasures.
578
00:33:54,580 --> 00:33:56,540
But Miss Chen's situation is different.
579
00:33:57,210 --> 00:33:58,580
I used to envy her
580
00:33:58,940 --> 00:34:00,610
for having parents to rely on.
581
00:34:01,580 --> 00:34:02,940
But now it seems
582
00:34:03,870 --> 00:34:05,000
she has lived more cautiously
583
00:34:05,060 --> 00:34:07,090
than I have all these years.
584
00:34:08,690 --> 00:34:12,060
Even she's willing to marry you.
585
00:34:12,580 --> 00:34:13,930
Willing to marry me?
586
00:34:14,870 --> 00:34:16,340
When you first came to the Lu Mansion,
587
00:34:16,340 --> 00:34:17,410
you didn't think this way.
588
00:34:17,410 --> 00:34:18,890
Times have changed.
589
00:34:18,970 --> 00:34:20,170
Times have changed.
590
00:34:20,170 --> 00:34:21,450
You only care about her,
591
00:34:21,450 --> 00:34:22,570
why don't you care about me?
592
00:34:22,650 --> 00:34:24,170
It's not her alone getting married.
593
00:34:27,620 --> 00:34:29,140
Who hasn't gotten married before?
594
00:34:29,380 --> 00:34:30,860
Who hasn't worn wedding attire?
595
00:34:31,340 --> 00:34:32,970
I've signed the letter of marriage twice.
596
00:34:33,540 --> 00:34:36,140
Nowadays, I am still single,
597
00:34:36,300 --> 00:34:37,450
enjoying the peace
598
00:34:37,650 --> 00:34:38,780
and freedom.
599
00:34:40,100 --> 00:34:40,940
Come here.
600
00:34:42,540 --> 00:34:43,690
Single? Peace?
601
00:34:44,890 --> 00:34:45,930
Peaceful ears.
602
00:34:46,340 --> 00:34:47,780
Are you saying I talk too little?
603
00:34:49,620 --> 00:34:52,730
♪Let love not be late♪
604
00:34:53,620 --> 00:34:54,490
It's getting late now.
605
00:34:54,650 --> 00:34:55,650
I'm leaving.
606
00:34:55,970 --> 00:34:59,210
We both have our own engagements now.
607
00:34:59,780 --> 00:35:00,690
To avoid gossip,
608
00:35:01,020 --> 00:35:02,730
you should return half an hour later.
609
00:35:05,140 --> 00:35:05,980
Lingyu.
610
00:35:07,120 --> 00:35:08,350
Are you leaving just like this?
611
00:35:08,440 --> 00:35:09,650
Do you really not want me anymore?
612
00:35:09,660 --> 00:35:13,140
♪Take it slow, don't be tense, it's true♪
613
00:35:13,530 --> 00:35:16,550
♪Love is love, hate is hate, no debate♪
614
00:35:16,550 --> 00:35:20,280
♪Don't waste this life, make it great♪
615
00:35:35,060 --> 00:35:35,900
Minister Chen.
616
00:35:40,210 --> 00:35:41,250
Mr. Lu.
617
00:35:42,250 --> 00:35:44,620
Didn't we agree before
618
00:35:44,730 --> 00:35:45,930
you can call me Xuechen?
619
00:35:47,250 --> 00:35:48,340
I must call you like that.
620
00:35:49,340 --> 00:35:50,620
There are many officials here.
621
00:35:51,210 --> 00:35:53,020
If I don't call you that,
622
00:35:53,250 --> 00:35:56,490
how do you establish your authority?
623
00:35:56,620 --> 00:35:59,380
You consider so thoroughly for me.
624
00:35:59,690 --> 00:36:01,540
I am truly grateful.
625
00:36:03,020 --> 00:36:04,930
A few days ago, you mentioned the wish
626
00:36:05,300 --> 00:36:07,540
for our two families to unite by marriage.
627
00:36:08,890 --> 00:36:10,970
I pondered deeply upon return
628
00:36:11,540 --> 00:36:12,730
and finally understood
629
00:36:12,730 --> 00:36:15,690
your genuine care for me.
630
00:36:16,620 --> 00:36:19,490
So what are your plans now?
631
00:36:20,930 --> 00:36:22,380
I hold respect in my heart.
632
00:36:22,890 --> 00:36:24,450
I wish to marry Miss Chen.
633
00:36:25,540 --> 00:36:27,780
Great! That's wonderful news.
634
00:36:28,100 --> 00:36:29,340
You're a promising young man.
635
00:36:29,730 --> 00:36:31,170
If you truly feel this way,
636
00:36:31,380 --> 00:36:32,780
then entrusting Xiu to you
637
00:36:33,340 --> 00:36:34,450
will set my mind at ease.
638
00:36:35,580 --> 00:36:36,580
Thank you, Minister Chen.
639
00:36:37,380 --> 00:36:41,490
In that case, a good day is approaching,
640
00:36:41,730 --> 00:36:43,020
perfect for marriages.
641
00:36:43,340 --> 00:36:45,780
Let's set it as the engagement day.
642
00:36:46,060 --> 00:36:46,900
Is it good?
643
00:36:52,820 --> 00:36:53,660
Good.
644
00:36:53,690 --> 00:36:54,530
That's good.
645
00:36:56,170 --> 00:36:57,540
I'll prepare carefully
646
00:36:57,780 --> 00:36:59,620
and conduct the ceremony personally.
647
00:36:59,890 --> 00:37:00,730
Okay.
648
00:37:01,420 --> 00:37:02,370
I'll be waiting for you.
649
00:37:03,380 --> 00:37:04,730
Then I'll take my leave.
650
00:37:14,780 --> 00:37:16,380
(He agreed so readily.)
651
00:37:16,930 --> 00:37:18,930
((Has this guy really figured it out,)
652
00:37:19,580 --> 00:37:21,210
(or is there a trick involved?)
653
00:37:24,980 --> 00:37:27,860
(Lu Mansion)
654
00:37:29,410 --> 00:37:30,780
You want to marry Chen Xiu?
655
00:37:31,100 --> 00:37:31,940
Yes.
656
00:37:32,490 --> 00:37:34,730
What are you up to?
657
00:37:36,820 --> 00:37:39,210
Uncle, I have thought it through.
658
00:37:39,730 --> 00:37:41,220
Don't try to fool me with these words.
659
00:37:41,350 --> 00:37:42,920
I've been talking to you about marriage,
660
00:37:43,070 --> 00:37:44,670
but you have rejected it countless times.
661
00:37:44,720 --> 00:37:45,690
And you're also entangled
662
00:37:45,860 --> 00:37:48,340
with Miss Luo.
663
00:37:48,540 --> 00:37:51,650
You treat the marriage as if it were a game.
664
00:37:52,730 --> 00:37:54,380
What are you planning?
665
00:37:54,720 --> 00:37:55,770
Uncle, you're overthinking.
666
00:37:56,380 --> 00:37:58,250
I met Miss Chen when we were young,
667
00:37:58,400 --> 00:37:59,450
and our ten-year friendship
668
00:37:59,450 --> 00:38:01,100
is even deeper than that with Lady Luo.
669
00:38:02,860 --> 00:38:04,170
Do you think I'll believe you?
670
00:38:04,930 --> 00:38:06,210
Regarding the blindness,
671
00:38:07,100 --> 00:38:09,100
I've investigated the cause.
672
00:38:10,690 --> 00:38:12,860
Uncle, if you don't believe me,
673
00:38:12,870 --> 00:38:13,870
there's nothing I can do.
674
00:38:14,580 --> 00:38:16,490
But Miss Luo taught me a lesson,
675
00:38:17,450 --> 00:38:19,250
only simplicity can last long.
676
00:38:20,140 --> 00:38:21,890
As they say, once bitten, twice shy.
677
00:38:22,380 --> 00:38:24,650
I should cherish those around me.
678
00:38:31,650 --> 00:38:32,490
Alright,
679
00:38:33,450 --> 00:38:36,140
I'll take your word for it.
680
00:38:36,380 --> 00:38:39,450
But now you are an imperial official,
681
00:38:39,890 --> 00:38:42,650
be cautious in your words and actions.
682
00:38:43,250 --> 00:38:44,820
Don't bring trouble to the Lu Family.
683
00:38:46,300 --> 00:38:47,650
Yes, Uncle.
684
00:38:57,420 --> 00:38:59,580
(Chen Mansion)
685
00:38:59,580 --> 00:39:00,930
Place everything in Xiu's room.
686
00:39:01,550 --> 00:39:02,590
- Yes, My Lord.
- Yes, My Lord.
687
00:39:03,060 --> 00:39:04,620
Spray the flowers with water.
688
00:39:04,970 --> 00:39:07,210
Make sure they look vibrant.
689
00:39:07,390 --> 00:39:08,430
- Yes, My Lord.
- Yes, My Lord.
690
00:39:10,170 --> 00:39:11,010
Father.
691
00:39:12,140 --> 00:39:13,020
What's going on?
692
00:39:13,060 --> 00:39:14,170
You look so pale.
693
00:39:14,690 --> 00:39:16,450
Didn't you hang out with Xuechen today?
694
00:39:16,620 --> 00:39:18,540
Did his lively nature
695
00:39:18,780 --> 00:39:19,890
upset you again?
696
00:39:21,580 --> 00:39:23,890
Xuechen is always carefree.
697
00:39:24,120 --> 00:39:25,170
But he's always kind to me.
698
00:39:25,730 --> 00:39:26,580
It's just that...
699
00:39:26,780 --> 00:39:27,780
When you put it that way,
700
00:39:27,780 --> 00:39:29,300
it must be your fault then.
701
00:39:30,410 --> 00:39:31,930
I've told you many times.
702
00:39:31,930 --> 00:39:33,210
Your temperament is just too dull
703
00:39:33,210 --> 00:39:36,250
because of how your mother raised you.
704
00:39:37,020 --> 00:39:38,340
Once you're married,
705
00:39:38,780 --> 00:39:40,780
how will you get along with Xuechen?
706
00:39:42,060 --> 00:39:43,380
You should know
707
00:39:44,020 --> 00:39:46,210
I have never been one to curry favor.
708
00:39:47,170 --> 00:39:51,340
Are you asking me to learn to curry favor?
709
00:39:51,970 --> 00:39:54,140
Xuechen is now an Imperial Censor.
710
00:39:54,140 --> 00:39:55,730
His status is different from before.
711
00:39:57,620 --> 00:39:59,890
Xiu, you've grown up too.
712
00:40:00,620 --> 00:40:03,210
You need to share more burdens for us.
713
00:40:03,540 --> 00:40:04,380
Do you understand?
714
00:40:10,450 --> 00:40:11,620
So, father,
715
00:40:12,140 --> 00:40:14,060
you don't care if I'm happy or not,
716
00:40:14,540 --> 00:40:15,650
whether I'm content or not.
717
00:40:16,210 --> 00:40:19,300
Everything is for your own future.
718
00:40:20,540 --> 00:40:22,300
- Is that so?
- What are you saying?
719
00:40:22,780 --> 00:40:24,650
Without my future,
720
00:40:24,780 --> 00:40:27,100
how could you live such a luxurious life?
721
00:40:28,690 --> 00:40:30,490
You are becoming more and more unreasonable.
722
00:40:35,320 --> 00:40:36,590
I understand my mistake, father.
723
00:40:36,970 --> 00:40:39,410
I hope you won't be angry.
724
00:40:43,820 --> 00:40:44,660
Alright.
725
00:40:45,540 --> 00:40:47,210
Tomorrow is the day of engagement.
726
00:40:47,690 --> 00:40:48,730
Prepare well for it.
727
00:40:49,170 --> 00:40:50,690
Make sure there's no mistake.
728
00:40:51,100 --> 00:40:52,780
Don't disgrace the Chen Family.
729
00:41:02,250 --> 00:41:03,170
I've told you
730
00:41:03,170 --> 00:41:04,540
to water all those flowers
731
00:41:04,650 --> 00:41:06,250
to make them look lively.
732
00:41:24,970 --> 00:41:26,820
It's just putting on a show.
733
00:41:31,140 --> 00:41:32,580
This silk brocade is really good,
734
00:41:32,730 --> 00:41:34,380
perfect for making a wedding dress.
735
00:41:34,690 --> 00:41:36,930
I should've saved a piece for myself.
736
00:41:37,580 --> 00:41:38,780
You keep it.
737
00:41:38,780 --> 00:41:39,690
It's enough already.
738
00:41:41,380 --> 00:41:43,450
Seems we're missing a wild goose.
739
00:41:43,860 --> 00:41:46,620
It's too important to be left out.
740
00:41:46,820 --> 00:41:47,730
I'll go find one now.
741
00:41:47,730 --> 00:41:50,210
Lingyu, I'm marrying Miss Chen.
742
00:41:50,210 --> 00:41:51,450
Don't you care at all?
743
00:41:51,730 --> 00:41:52,930
Care about what?
744
00:41:53,090 --> 00:41:53,930
Could it be
745
00:41:53,930 --> 00:41:56,490
you really plan to marry her?
746
00:41:56,490 --> 00:41:57,330
Of course not.
747
00:41:57,780 --> 00:41:59,300
Then what's the worry?
748
00:42:00,690 --> 00:42:02,060
It's just for show.
749
00:42:02,170 --> 00:42:03,930
Do I seem like a petty person?
750
00:42:04,970 --> 00:42:05,890
Rest assured.
751
00:42:06,020 --> 00:42:08,170
I'll arrange your wedding properly.
752
00:42:08,170 --> 00:42:10,450
So you can go and propose with great fanfare.
753
00:42:16,490 --> 00:42:17,450
Today's matter
754
00:42:17,450 --> 00:42:18,620
is mere a play
755
00:42:18,620 --> 00:42:19,780
to investigate Chen Hao.
756
00:42:19,890 --> 00:42:21,340
Don't take it so seriously.
757
00:42:21,490 --> 00:42:22,970
When you marry me someday,
758
00:42:23,250 --> 00:42:25,100
it will be a thousand times better.
759
00:42:25,210 --> 00:42:27,140
Everything you need will be prepared.
760
00:42:30,170 --> 00:42:32,020
Who said I will marry you?
761
00:42:32,890 --> 00:42:35,140
We both have our own engagements now.
762
00:42:35,410 --> 00:42:37,060
It's almost gone.
763
00:42:38,170 --> 00:42:40,490
When everything is settled,
764
00:42:42,820 --> 00:42:44,210
you should consider marrying me.
765
00:42:45,490 --> 00:42:46,930
Don't be overly sentimental.
766
00:42:47,410 --> 00:42:48,780
This box is full.
767
00:42:48,930 --> 00:42:50,060
Sort it yourself.
768
00:42:59,970 --> 00:43:01,490
I like this silk brocade.
769
00:43:01,580 --> 00:43:02,520
Don't give it to others.
770
00:43:02,730 --> 00:43:03,650
I'm taking it.
771
00:43:03,780 --> 00:43:04,820
I've already told you
772
00:43:04,820 --> 00:43:05,860
to keep it.
773
00:43:07,410 --> 00:43:08,820
(So impatient!)
774
00:43:14,060 --> 00:43:15,650
The hairpins for the ceremonial box
775
00:43:16,170 --> 00:43:17,890
should come in pairs.
776
00:43:18,060 --> 00:43:20,020
It means good things come in pairs.
777
00:43:20,450 --> 00:43:22,300
Why are you getting more enthusiastic?
778
00:43:22,690 --> 00:43:23,650
It's truly beautiful.
779
00:44:03,181 --> 00:44:08,501
♪It's hard to see through fate♪
780
00:44:10,181 --> 00:44:14,901
♪I sat alone amid the downpour at night♪
781
00:44:17,261 --> 00:44:22,741
♪The single string broke; half a bed's cold♪
782
00:44:22,981 --> 00:44:29,381
♪A cup of wine, drifting and disappearing♪
783
00:44:31,341 --> 00:44:37,101
♪The waning moon sways the candlelight♪
784
00:44:38,301 --> 00:44:43,621
♪Memories penned in ink♪
785
00:44:45,221 --> 00:44:50,701
♪The wind is cool, flowers wither♪
786
00:44:50,901 --> 00:44:57,101
♪Thoughts like stars deeply etched in eyes♪
787
00:44:57,661 --> 00:45:02,101
♪If white-haired,
a solitary figure on the cold river♪
788
00:45:02,101 --> 00:45:04,621
♪Tears fall for a thousand autumns♪
789
00:45:04,741 --> 00:45:10,981
♪Drifting with the wind,
unending sorrow of separation♪
790
00:45:11,101 --> 00:45:14,421
♪Longing only to hold the brush♪
791
00:45:14,501 --> 00:45:18,981
♪Painting the fleeting years, faces unchanged♪
792
00:45:19,261 --> 00:45:21,061
♪At the end of time♪
793
00:45:21,061 --> 00:45:25,421
♪Suddenly turning back in the mundane world♪
794
00:45:25,981 --> 00:45:30,421
♪If we grow old together,
solitary figure on the cold river♪
795
00:45:30,421 --> 00:45:32,981
♪Tears fall for a thousand autumns♪
796
00:45:32,981 --> 00:45:39,381
♪Drifting with the wind,
unending sorrow of separation♪
797
00:45:39,381 --> 00:45:42,621
♪Longing only to hold the brush♪
798
00:45:42,781 --> 00:45:47,221
♪Painting the fleeting years, faces unchanged♪
799
00:45:47,461 --> 00:45:49,221
♪At the end of time♪
800
00:45:49,221 --> 00:45:55,821
♪Suddenly turning back in the mundane world♪
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