Original subtitles

(Joy of Life Season 2)

(Episode 16)

The one inside the cart, come out!

Lord Fan,

these people come from an impressive background.

They are either from a duke's family or a marquises' family.

Offspring of distinguished generals, huh?

More like distinguished nobles.

I assume some of their fathers are generals.

You're right.

However, it's inappropriate for us to strike in public.

- I'll remember their faces - He doesn't dare to come out.

On your behalf.

Why don't we beat them up in private later?

We can beat them up however we like

as long as we don't make it public.

You do have a point.

But today,

I feel like making it public.

So, you're Fan Xian, huh?

I heard that you took over

Moon Embracing Pavilion.

Can you cut the crap?

Do you know who owns Moon Embracing Pavilion?

You don't have the right to take over it.

This is His Highness's property.

You better know what's good for you and return it to us.

If so, I'll spare your life.

So, you're from Prince Cheng Ping's faction.

I guess

he has no idea that you're doing this.

You're trying to take it back so that you can gain his favor.

What are you laughing at?

Do you know that you're harming him by doing so?

Who are you trying to intimidate?

Hand over the building.

Do you believe

that I can let you die right here if you don't hand it over?

I don't believe it.

You don't believe that I dare to kill you here?

Brothers, attack!

I'm falling!

Two.

Three...

There he goes.

They actually dared to attack Fan Xian?

They were raised in comfort and privilege from a young age.

That's why they don't behave well even at this age.

If so, we should prepare ourselves

and see how we can pick on Fan Xian using this opportunity.

He always wanted to uphold justice, right?

If so, we'll let him uphold justice.

Head to Ye Residence and find Ye Ling Er.

Tell her that I'm under house arrest and that I can't leave.

Tell her to come and see me.

She might not come.

Tell her it's about my dispute with Fan Xian.

She'll come.

Miss Ye is close to the princess.

She's close to Fan Xian too.

You want to use her against Fan Xian? I don't think that's possible.

Get me some help.

I need to use the ladder.

Get out of the way!

- Get out of the way! - How dare you?

My Lord.

Sorry for being late.

Get out of the way!

Do you know them?

I do.

All of their parents

are court officials...

Are you sure you know them?

I...

I guess I can't see properly now?

I don't know who they are!

I don't know these buffoons.

How dare they stop the chief inspector's carriage?

Should I

- arrest them? - You can make the call here.

Take them away!

Yes, sir!

Get up!

How dare you arrest me? I'll execute you and your entire clan!

- Don't move! - Guys.

Do some good deeds for once and shut up.

My Lord, do we have to arrest them?

Yes.

- And then? - And then,

take their money as compensation for my property.

Those brats, they had no respect for me at all.

Our lord is truly wise, right?

Go now.

I think it's Prince Cheng Ze's doing.

He's forcing you to fall out with Prince Cheng Ping.

I know.

We won't fall for that. Let's return to the First Bureau.

- All right. - Give us all of your money!

- Wang Qi Nian. - Yes, My Lord?

Forget about the First Bureau. Head to the palace.

Wait, My Lord. Didn't you say you don't want to fall for it?

I feel infuriated if I take a step back. I can't tolerate this.

What is he doing up there?

I have no idea.

Does he greet his guests like this usually?

No, he doesn't.

Must I go up there as well?

Not necessarily.

His Highness said you don't need to go up if you don't feel like it.

Thank you for coming.

I prepared these for you.

Help yourself.

Why are you sitting here?

Would you believe me

if I said my dispute with Fan Xian was just a misunderstanding?

Why would I? Look at the situation you two are in.

But I still admire him from the heart.

You can tell him that yourself.

Why did you call me to come?

He might not come to see me.

Our misunderstanding is too deep.

Actually,

I never tried to plot against him.

Look into my eyes if you don't believe me.

I swear upon my royal dignity.

Can I ask you something?

Why are you telling me all of this?

I had no choice.

If so, you should tell me

who's capable enough to push you into this situation.

It's His Majesty.

I wish to stay away from disputes,

but he wouldn't let me.

He said I possessed both wisdom and virtue in front of his subjects.

He appointed me as a prince at the age of 13.

And, I had to join the court sessions at the age of 15.

He wouldn't allow me to leave the capital.

He gave me the chance to mingle with the officials and form my faction.

What would the crown prince think about that?

Would the crown prince believe me if I said I didn't intend to compete?

I had no choice but to fall deeper and deeper into the abyss.

Now, if I wish to turn back,

I'll suffer a terrible death.

Why did His Majesty do so?

He wants me to be the crown prince's grindstone.

That's heresy.

That's why we're talking on the roof. No one will hear us.

Why are you telling me that

if you're afraid that people might hear us?

We're engaged.

Since we have no way to resist it,

you and I will be one

for the rest of our lives.

If I have to find someone

in this world

to confide in,

it should be you.

Now, you should believe

that I bear no ill will

toward Fan Xian.

Wait.

I'm a little confused.

You're confiding in your fiancé

to prove that it was a misunderstanding between you and Fan Xian?

Don't you feel like something's off?

Now, I'm under house arrest.

No one else is willing to see me

except for you.

- So? - So, I hope that you can help me

deliver a memorial to the throne.

- What memorial? - I'm going to recommend someone to the kingdom.

- Who? - Fan Xian.

- Continue. - This is the latest news from the Overwatch Council.

Sons of officials and nobles blocked Fan Xian's carriage in public.

Fan Xian retaliated and hurt three of them.

Now, all of them

are locked up in the First Bureau.

I thought it was a huge deal.

You didn't need to tell me this.

Your Majesty, I'm here to get some peace and quiet.

You have no idea. The dukes and marquises are at the Overwatch Council.

They're demanding me to release their sons.

Is that why you hid yourself in the palace?

Right now, your quarters is the most peaceful area

both outside and inside the capital.

Why did you avoid that?

Your Majesty,

are you making gunpowder?

Yes.

Let me ask you this.

Is the First Bureau not willing to release them?

Your Majesty, Fan Xian was the one who arrested them.

They should find Fan Xian if they want their sons to be released.

You guys can find Fan Xian, then.

Fan Xian?

He's hiding inside the palace too.

Kneel!

Were you the master of Moon Embracing Pavilion?

Fan Si Zhe is the true master.

That means you're one of them too, huh?

Fan Si Zhe said it was a lucrative business.

If so, will you eat crap if he tells you to?

Fan Si Zhe won't resort to that.

Why are you speaking up for him?

That's not true.

How dare you instigate the others to stop him in public?

- I didn't do that. - I'll ask you again.

- Did you do it or not? - I didn't.

Fine. You don't want to tell me the truth?

Someone, get me a cane.

Mother, I didn't tell them to stop him.

Aunt Liu, please be appeased.

His Highness isn't that foolish.

Look at you guys.

Don't you see how angry Aunt Liu is?

You guys are still fishing?

Hurry and get a cane for her!

(Mother of Prince Cheng Ping, Noble Consort Liu)

You don't want to tell me the truth, huh?

- Mother, that hurts! - Will you be honest with me or not?

Still trying to be stubborn?

- Will you tell me or not? - Mother!

Will you tell me or not?

- Mother, stop hitting me! - You brat!

Aunt Liu, please calm down.

I'll see if you dare to run away again!

Who told you to run away?

Who told you to run away?

I'll beat you to death!

Aunt Liu, you should take a break.

Brat, how dare you disobey me?

Aunt Liu, you should have some tea.

Mother, it wasn't me!

- You brat. - Stop hitting me.

Give me a second. Let me teach him a lesson first.

Since I'm free anyway, I'll educate him while I'm at it!

- Will you tell me or not? - Mother, I didn't!

Aunt Liu, why don't you go and fish?

The servants are watching.

I don't care who's watching!

Fishing eases my boredom. Teaching him a lesson is the same thing!

Will you tell me or not?

How dare you deny it?

But I didn't do it.

You brat!

Mother, stop hitting me.

She used a cane?

She did beat him up.

Say, should we go and visit them?

It's too late.

- She's done. - That quick?

In the end, Fan Xian was the one who stopped her.

Boring.

This is boring.

The show is already over.

I have a question. Why are you always one step ahead of me

when it comes to palace affairs?

Your Majesty, it's because the Overwatch Council are your eyes and ears.

Seems like Lai Ming Cheng is right.

No one can keep the Overwatch Council in check now.

He's right.

He has a point.

- Your Majesty, please think twice. - Think twice, huh?

You always tell me to think twice.

Think twice about what?

No matter what Lai Ming Cheng said, he was wrong.

His Majesty, it's because you flogged him to death.

If everything he said was right...

You're pretty bold, aren't you?

I'm loyal to you, Your Majesty.

Therefore, I tell you everything I know.

Aren't you afraid that you'll end up like Lai Ming Cheng one day?

I'll lay down my life for the kingdom gladly. I don't fear death.

Enough already.

You don't fear death, huh?

If so, why did you avoid me just now?

Your Majesty,

not all deaths carry the same significance.

I'm sure you don't see me as significant.

What a stubborn child.

Please be appeased.

Go now.

Why did you let them take it away? I'm not done yet.

Aunt Liu, I think he truly has no idea about what the brats did.

I truly had no idea.

Someone is using the opportunity

to drive a wedge between us, Aunt Liu.

You should remain in the palace in the future, you hear me?

Xian, look after him for me in the future.

When it comes to seniority,

he has to call you Cousin Xian.

Aunt Liu, please don't say that. His Highness is a prince.

Even so, he has to be reasonable.

- Call Cousin Xian. - Cousin Xian.

He's such a pleasant child.

Come.

Those who stopped you came from noble backgrounds, huh?

Yes, their fathers are esteemed figures.

- Did you arrest them? - I did.

- If so, you'll offend many people. - I'm not afraid.

Silly child, how could you not be afraid?

The officialdom is all about building connections.

His Majesty wants me to be a lone subject.

I have no choice but to be impartial and unyielding.

You better don't spout nonsense when you go outside.

I don't dare to.

You're something else. You dare to say anything.

I don't tell outsiders that. But Aunt Liu, you're not an outsider.

It must've been tough on you.

Aunt Liu,

you mustn't let him leave the place in the next few days.

I'm worried that people might still try to exploit him.

Don't worry. I'll keep an eye on him.

I won't let him leave the place.

I'll make a move, then.

Why the rush? Let's chat a little longer.

After all, you're his eldest cousin.

And, you guys are related.

Visit him when you're free.

Keep him in check on my behalf.

Teach him a lesson if you dislike his behavior.

You can lecture him however you like.

What's with that response?

What I meant was,

Cousin Xian, please visit me often in the future.

All right. I'm sure you remember your lesson now.

Get up.

Get up.

Will you head to Moon Embracing Pavilion again?

I won't.

I was tricked before this.

Cousin Xian, from now on, Moon Embracing Pavilion is yours.

Aunt Liu, I'll make a move first.

By the way, the palace delivered a batch of yogurt to us.

You love them, right?

I'll instruct my men to deliver them to your residence.

Yogurt is creamy and tasty indeed.

Thank you, Aunt Liu.

You should have dinner before you leave.

No thanks. The dukes are waiting for me.

Xian,

take care, then.

Okay. Thank you, Aunt Liu.

Xian, take care.

You should move around more often in the future.

You mean together with Cousin Xian?

But he's in a dispute with Cheng Ze.

Cheng Ze is under house arrest now.

Listen,

whether or not

you'll be able to lead a peaceful life in the future

might be dependent on your cousin's performance.

Regarding the Moon Embracing Pavilion incident,

someone set this trap for you on purpose.

The imperial palace is a treacherous place.

Actually, I don't wish for you to remain in the capital.

Can you understand my feelings?

Mother,

I understand.

Did it hurt when I punished you just now?

Did it hurt?

It didn't.

It didn't?

It didn't.

You won't remember your lesson, then.

Someone.

Someone! Hurry! Get me the cane!

Did you hear me? Get me the cane! Hurry!

Brat! You better come back!

Listen! I'll punish you until you remember your lesson!

You hear me?

Come back!

You'll be the death of me!

Your Majesty, the Ye family has submitted a memorial.

Show it to President Chen first.

- Your Majesty, you're breaking the rules. - Did you think you never

broke the rules before?

Your Majesty, everything you say is right.

It's a joint memorial from the Ye family and Prince Cheng Ze.

Your Majesty,

Fan Xian inherited the books of Zhuang Mo Han.

His literary talent is unparalleled.

They recommend Fan Xian to be the examiner of Spring Imperial Examination.

What do you think about the recommendation letter?

Prince Cheng Ze is smart indeed.

He submitted a joint memorial with the Ye family after his house arrest.

He knows the background of the Ye family well.

It's led by Ye Liu Yun, the grandmaster.

Prince Cheng Ze will still have a bright future

ahead of him after submitting this joint memorial.

I granted them the marriage.

No matter how smart he is, it's all thanks to you, Your Majesty.

Is that all you figure out?

There's more.

Prince Cheng Ze has a dispute with Fan Xian.

But he recommended him right after it.

It touches my heart.

Let's not talk about the individual.

What do you mean?

I was thinking to myself

whether or not it's appropriate for Fan Xian

to host the Spring Imperial Examination at his age.

What kind of expression is that?

Your Majesty,

I can't

say for sure.

Your Majesty, you said we shouldn't talk about the individual.

But Fan Xian is an individual.

The Spring Imperial Examination is important.

I dare not cross my boundaries.

Your Majesty, I'll follow your will.

President Chen,

you're still as cautious as always.

Your Majesty, I'm loyal to you after all.

I did it!

Mr. Fan.

Mr. Fan!

This is His Majesty's oral edict.

What a coincidence. I was just about to leave.

What's His Majesty's order?

According to His Majesty's order,

the Spring Imperial Examination is nearing.

Fan Xian shall serve concurrently as the fourth-rank Central Official.

And, he shall serve as the examiner of the exam.

Congratulations, Lord Fan.

The scholars

have to address you as Examiner now.

Central Official?

That's an interesting title.

Did His Majesty make it up on the spot?

Of course not.

The title existed since ancient times.

If so, Eunuch Hou, do you think I should be the central official

in the imperial court?

I don't know about that.

That all depends on His Majesty's will.

Eunuch Hou, thanks for the reminder.

You flatter me.

My words aren't good enough to serve as reminders.

I was just spouting nonsense.

I didn't bring any money with me.

Lord Fan, please don't joke with that.

It's inappropriate.

Besides, I dare not do so.

Since I've relayed the oral edict to you,

I shall return to my post.

Its head is moving.

It was looking at me.

Xian, you're back.

- Young Master. - You guys don't need to bow to me.

Tell your mother to make the dishes blander tomorrow.

- All right, Young Master. - All right, Young Master.

Why are you here?

Is it because you can't bear to do it?

I'm done with the sutures.

You're done?

I already dressed its wound.

It looks pretty energetic.

You did a great job.

I've read plenty of medical books.

By the way, Xian, your chloroform is pretty effective.

It was unconscious all the way.

Weren't you scared?

It wasn't that bad.

Have you never thought of what'll happen if you fail?

I could just roast it.

You have a point. However, with such a mindset, you should be a vet.

No. I won't do the same with human patients.

Ruo Ruo, you need more than just guts to learn medicine.

You have to be meticulous, and have a pair of steady hands.

What should I do?

Here, hold this.

Put it straight and raise it.

You hid that many needles in your hair?

I'm doing it so that my hair looks thicker.

You do have a point.

Don't keep saying that.

Stabilize your hands. Don't let it fall.

And then?

Say, your hand is pretty steady.

After that, you have to learn how to balance it while moving.

Firstly, you have to walk.

After that, you need to practice it

until you can make sure it doesn't fall

when you walk in all directions, or even when you're blindfolded.

When I was practicing this,

- my teacher said... - And then?

You...

Is this your first time trying this?

Yeah.

Are your hands this steady?

Don't you think I'm talented in medicine?

I guess so.

- Xian, did you practice this in the past? - I did.

So, you could do the same as me, right?

More or less.

Ruo Ruo, you can stop practicing that.

Listen, this is just the first step.

We're just scratching the surface.

These are just insignificant tricks.

When it comes to medicine, you have to read a lot of medical books.

You have to remember the positions of all internal organs and acupoints.

After that, get a fruit.

- A fruit? - That's right.

Get a fruit, slice it, and sew it back.

Keep slicing it and sewing it back.

Not only does that train your hand, but it also trains your thoughtfulness.

I'll remember that. Do I start practicing now?

There's no rush.

That's all for today.

If so, I'll make a move first.

Xian, my IQ almost fell to the ground again.

Wan Er is looking for you.

You're here.

Did you predict that I would visit you at night?

Lord Fan,

you visit me during nighttime more often than daytime.

You're making it as if I'm a crook here.

I've heard about the incident where the noble sons stopped you.

I think Cheng Ze instigated them to do so.

I know.

He used them as his weapons.

For those youngsters,

you should beat them up

and teach them a lesson if it's necessary.

His Majesty is your backer.

Those noblemen don't dare to do anything to you.

At most, I'll visit them and apologize to them

after you beat them up.

I'm the princess after all.

Even if they feel upset, they can't do anything about it.

Wan Er,

we're a match made in heaven indeed.

The incident might appear to be terrifying,

but it doesn't affect you in reality.

If Cheng Ze truly wished to seek revenge against you,

he would've done something more drastic.

So, you think he's just seeking revenge on the surface?

He wants you to be at ease

and thinks that he's at his limit.

After that, he'll use his killer technique, huh?

The Spring Imperial Examination is the real deal here.

I remembered that he was the one who mentioned this too.

If Cheng Ze does want to set you up,

the Spring Imperial Examination will be his best chance.

The Spring Imperial Examination is a grand feast for all scholars.

All the hard study behind closed doors,

all the toils under the stars,

all the hardships they've endured,

they did all of those in order to

get a chance to make it big in this examination.

The people will set their sights on the capital

for the days ahead.

All hopes and despair

will be expressed through this event.

You and I are born to be a couple.

We're thinking of the same thing.

We're fated to be together.

You thought the same as well?

Our marriage is right after the exam.

After that, I'll take over the Imperial Treasury.

The Spring Imperial Examination is his only chance of stopping me.

Did you come up with a countermeasure?

I was prepared for this long ago.

I'm just waiting for Li Cheng Ze to make his move.

If so, you have to be careful.

But it's fine even if you lose the battle.

At most, you can resign from your post, and we can travel around the world.

Anything is fine as long as you're with me.

Don't touch me. You'll ruin my embroidery.

Speaking of which,

I've been looking at this for some time.

What exactly are you embroidering?

A pair of Mandarin ducks playing in the pond.

Those are Mandarin ducks?

Actually, you did a great job.

Yeah.

Stop pacifying me.

It's my issue.

When I was learning embroidery,

I loved to embroider plants and rocks.

I didn't like to embroider living beings.

Now that I want to learn it,

it's proving to be too difficult for me.

If so, you can quit, then.

Here, have some water.

This is for you.

I have to embroider a pair of Mandarin ducks for you.

It's for me?

It's one of the rules of marriage.

What's with the rule?

It's an unspoken rule.

By doing so, I'll show that I'm a qualified noble lady.

If so, didn't you practice this in the past?

In the past, I thought I couldn't live until the day of my marriage.

It'll be soon.

We'll get married after the Spring Imperial Examination.

By then,

I'll make sure the Mandarin ducks are complete.

Why didn't you like to embroider living beings when you were young?

No matter how good of a job

I did at embroidering,

the objects are dead.

It's as if they're trapped inside the cloth.

I was locked away in the palace since young.

I was sick too.

I couldn't go anywhere.

When I saw these objects,

they reminded me of myself.

It felt terrible.

I'm fine now.

Now, I have you.

I grew up in Danzhou.

Danzhou is a harbor.

Many boats come and go every day.

Whenever the sun sets,

the birds flying on the ocean will soar with the wind.

The view there is filled with life and vigor.

I've never seen such a view before.

Actually,

I've never left the capital before.

I'll take you there

after our marriage.

I always had a dream.

When all of my troubles no longer troubles me,

I'll take you around the world.

That day will surely arrive.

Innkeeper,

do you have an empty room now?

The inn was full when I came here yesterday.

The waiter told me to come again and try my luck today.

Please wait.

- Are you Mr. Shi? - That's right.

- I'm Shi Chan Li. - You're lucky.

One of our guests had just left.

We have one empty slot.

But it's a four-man room.

Mr. Shi, I'll be honest with you.

The Spring Imperial Examination is nearing.

Right now, it's difficult to find a place to stay in the capital.

Although a four-man room is noisy,

it's much cheaper.

Mr. Shi, you must be here for the Spring Imperial Examination as well.

Of course.

Since you're one of the participants,

may I take a look at your official document?

I'm not trying to pick on you here.

Since the exam is nearing,

the capital is under strict watch.

We have to record the details.

The capital magistrate will do an inspection later on.

No problem.

(Shi Chan Li)

Innkeeper,

is there a cheaper room available?

You want a cheaper room?

It's fine even if I don't get to stay with humans.

Huh?

We don't have such a room.

If so, is there a service

where you'll pay me to stay?

Innkeeper, don't misunderstand me.

I was saying that I could clean the courtyard

or serve your guests as a waiter.

I'll use my wage to pay for the room.

Sorry, Mr. Shi.

We have enough workers here.

Let me talk about him first.

Back then, during the village exam,

I was leagues above him.

But he actually shot to fame

during the civil service exam.

Mr. Shi, are you facing difficulties?

I'll be honest with you. The Spring Imperial Examination is too expensive.

I do think there's a solution for you.

- Innkeeper, please tell me. - An official is hosting the exam this time.

Mr. Shi, he might be able to lend you a hand

if you manage to find him.

He's hosting the Spring Imperial Examination?

May I know which official it is?

Lord Fan.

How have you been?

Lord Fan, your literary talent is unparalleled.

People are shocked by your talent.

However, I beg to differ.

Lord Fan, ever since I first saw you,

I knew your talent

was unparalleled.

Who are you?

My Lord,

it's me, He Zong Wei.

We've met before.

He...

He Zong Wei? I think I remember you.

You helped Guo Bao Kun

in his court case against me in the Judicial Bureau.

Was that you?

My Lord, the Guo family forced me to do so!

- Enough. Stop kneeling. - I had no choice!

My Lord, I didn't want to do that at all!

Help him up.

Enough. Get up and talk. Come.

Thank you, Lord Wang.

You're He Zong Wei, huh?

But you look different now.

One's thoughts reflect their appearance.

Now that I've left the Guo family,

my aspirations have gotten higher.

Therefore, I look better now.

If so, it was the Guo family's fault entirely, huh?

It has nothing to do with you?

My Lord, it has nothing to do with me at all.

I always wanted to record their evil deeds.

My Lord, I was thinking of reporting them to you one day

and rid the kingdom of evildoers!

If so, why didn't you report them to me?

My Lord, you were too quick.

Guo You Zhi is already in prison.

And, I've escaped from their clutch too.

It's all thanks

to you, My Lord.

My Lord, you're like my second parent.

Don't say that. You look older than me.

You're my spiritual parent.

Are you here to reunite with your family?

Everything I've learned was for the sake of the Qing Kingdom.

It's for His Majesty and you, My Lord!

Stop right there!

You're here for the Spring Imperial Examination, right?

Indeed.

Why are you looking for me?

I hope that you can take me as your student.

My Lord, your talent is unparalleled.

And, you're my second parent as well.

Scholars like us pursue learning for the sake of virtues.

My Lord, if I don't make you my teacher,

even the heavens won't spare me.

So, you found out that I was the examiner, huh?

My Lord, that's definitely not true!

My Lord, I'm sincerely impressed by your talent

My Lord, you know me.

I emphasize virtues the most.

My Lord, I wouldn't have knelt

if the examiner was someone else!

If so, you should stand up and speak.

I'll speak while kneeling.

I'm truly sincere.

My Lord, I wonder if you're willing

to take me as your adoptive son?

Godfather, I'm willing to serve you every day

and be filial to you.

You wanted me to be your teacher just now.

And now, you're calling me Godfather?

Godfather,

I've wandered around most of my life.

I had no one to depend on.

Godfather, please fulfill my wish.

My Lord.

Just get up!

My Lord.

The First Bureau just delivered a secret report to us.

Do you still remember Shijia Town?

Of course. It's the town that was massacred.

Now, there's a survivor.

Shi Chan Li?

He came to the capital for the examination

before Shijia Town was burned to the ground.

Therefore, he's the only survivor

of Shijia Town.

He arrived at the capital yesterday.

According to the rules, the participants have

to get their identities confirmed before getting a place to stay.

Deng Zi Yue delivered the report to us immediately after receiving it.

The only survivor, huh?

The only survivor of Shijia Town?

And, he already arrived at the capital?

He's staying in one of the capital's inns.

Your Highness,

let me make a trip.

For what?

It's a piece of cake for me to assassinate a scholar.

Why are you trying to assassinate him?

Aren't we going to silence him?

I told you already.

I didn't burn Shijia Town to the ground.

However, he's still a survivor of Shijia Town.

Fan Xian is still keeping an eye on your past dealings with Northern Qi.

If so, all the more we can't kill him.

Since you already found out, I'm sure the Overwatch Council knows as well.

Just let him investigate the case.

I'm also curious about the perpetrator

who burned the town to the ground.