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Joy of Life 2
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From now on, don't call me "benefactor."
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Understood.
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Sir
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What do you understand?
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From now on
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I will keep your kindness in my heart alone.
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Other than that,
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I will never speak of it.
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Lead the way first.
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There’s much to be done.
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My lord, after you.
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Did Fan Xian report the name-switching in the imperial exam to His Majesty?
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It's more than that.
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His Majesty has handed all the exam fraud cases from recent years to him.
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But those imposters on the honor roll...
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after all, they were your disciples.
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Mother Empress...
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I think Fan Xian is right.
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I didn't arrange this.
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It's a hidden danger - better to handle it openly.
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As for disciples...
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losing one or two makes no difference.
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That may be true...
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but it still damages your dignity.
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What dignity do I have?
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You're the Crown Prince.
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Precisely because I'm the Crown Prince...
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I cannot afford dignity.
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Where is everyone?
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People?
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-Didn't Lao Deng take everyone to seal the examination hall?
-That's right...
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Look at my forgetfulness, here, give it to me
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No... sir
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I'm not tired, I'll hold it longer - these are palace items
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I'll trouble you to pass a message to Deng Ziyue
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The spring exam results must be posted without delay
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What about the list?
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Naturally, we must change Yang Wanli's name back
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Then who will make the change?
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You can't be serious
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Wait, there's so much text?
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Can't we just cross out this name
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and write "Yang Wanli" instead?
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That logic isn't wrong
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But this is the golden list after all
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Directly modifying and scribbling on it
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Would be improper, no?
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That's true
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But this...
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If I make even one mistake...
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Brother Qinian, try to see the positive side
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What positive side?
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For example
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The one who hand-copies the golden list
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From ancient times till now, only Brother Qinian has done this
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Well that's true
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But my...
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No... if there's any mistake
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Lao Deng, you should do it
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Can't do that... the order was given to you
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No... your handwriting is better than mine
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Then my luck is better too
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Since I don't have to do this
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You...
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Logically speaking, this matter should be handled by the Ministry of Rites.
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The official has declared
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Regarding the announcement of results
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The Ministry of Rites has handled it every year.
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They must be exhausted.
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This year,
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let our department take over for them.
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But there's no need for such a huge notice board
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The official also said
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This imperial examination demands nothing but fairness
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The reason for using such a large notice
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is to declare to the world—fairness
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Since it's so important,
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the lord should write it himself.
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Can you think before you speak?
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The lord's handwriting...
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Indeed, if the lord writes it himself,
it would damage our dignity.
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Besides, the lord is busy right now.
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His Majesty handed over the years of
imperial exam fraud cases
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to the lord.
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The lord is investigating them now.
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These are all old cases.
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Where do we even start?
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Seriously, can you stop talking?
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What if I make a mistake?
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I’m just worried about you, sir.
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Search in the prison.
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"Prison"? Which prison?
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Our own prison, the First Division’s.
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Can you just stop talking?
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Take a look, is it crooked?
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Brother Qinian, I really can't tell.
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This... can't you see it?
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I genuinely can't tell.
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Let's leave it at that.
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What are you doing here?
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Me?
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Keeping my father company.
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No, I mean how did you get into the First Division's dungeon?
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I talked to Wang Qinian.
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Old Wang just let you in?
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At first he disagreed.
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And then?
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Then I asked him, I said...
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Does my return to the capital count as covert operations?
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- Of course it does
- That's what he said too
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Then I asked him...
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Since it's covert operations...
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Isn't the whole point not to be discovered?
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Then wouldn't staying in the dungeon be perfect?
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What kind of logic is this...
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It actually makes sense.
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Then I told him...
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I said Fan Xian asked my father for help.
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What if he decides to silence us afterwards?
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It wouldn't be right if I ran away.
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So I should stay with my father in the dungeon.
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If you really need to silence us...
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It would be convenient for everyone.
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Father
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Then Wang Qinian let me in
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Have some tea
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Aren't you afraid I might actually silence you?
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You're not that kind of person
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- You trust me so much
- It's not about trust
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I just want to stay with my father
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I must also thank Young Master Fan
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For transferring me from the Ministry of Justice
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It's much more comfortable living here
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Stay a few days then I'll let you go
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Don't worry, no silencing
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Actually these cases
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I know a little something about them
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Can they be investigated?
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They can be investigated
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But?
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What difference would it make after investigating?
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When it comes down to it
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Only a few can influence the imperial exams
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The Crown Prince, imperial princes, the Grand Princess
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Chancellor Lin, Dean Chen
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And the Qin family from the military
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These people
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Which one can be punished?
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Don't worry, I'm not stupid
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I don't intend to bring down these important figures
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Young Master Fan understands clearly
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Those behind the scenes can't be touched, but there are still those who carry out the tasks
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Mediating in the middle and collecting money
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Such officials are not few in number
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Let's take action against a batch
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At least for several years,
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we must make those with ill intentions fear the consequences.
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This way we can preserve some fairness.
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We need to investigate those handling affairs.
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Mostly from the Ministry of Rites.
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Are there more honest or corrupt officials in the Ministry?
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My lord,
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how much silver would you consider acceptable for an "honest" official?
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-Master Guo, don't jest.
-You started the jest, my lord.
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Then we'll investigate them one by one.
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None who erred shall be spared.
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Since that's the case,
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I'll prepare a list for you.
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These individuals handled matters carelessly.
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Starting with them would be easier.
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Much obliged.
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Actually, in this case,
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the most important are the victims.
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What victims?
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Those falsely accused, those bribed,
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the examinees whose names were changed.
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They are the victims.
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In handling cases,
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we always need plaintiffs.
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Thank you for the reminder, Master Guo.
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Don't thank me.
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All scholars should thank Young Master Fan.
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You flatter me.
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Eradicating long-standing malpractices to restore fairness for scholars.
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No thanks could ever be excessive.
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Who's looking for me?
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At the door.
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-Xiao Xianxian
-Dabao
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-Come in quickly
-You come out
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-You come in
-You come out
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You come in.
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-Just come out
-If you come in, I'll go out
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I can't go in, you come out quickly, hurry...
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I told you to come in earlier, why didn't you?
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No, this is where you work.
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If I go in and do something wrong,
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people will laugh at you.
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You'll lose face.
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Nonsense, who dares laugh at you? Come in.
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N-no... I just came to see you.
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Who brought you here?
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Yuan.
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Ah, Mr. Yuan.
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Just him.
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With Mr. Yuan accompanying you, Dad feels at ease.
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Of course.
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Xiao Xianxian, do you have time now?
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Dad wants to treat you to tea.
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If Uncle needs me,
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just send someone to call me.
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Why trouble Dabao to come personally?
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Dabao misses you too.
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Dabao has an innocent nature,
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and may easily be taken advantage of.
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In the future, may I trouble Lord Fan
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to look after him more?
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Is there hidden meaning in your words?
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Sir, you're overthinking it
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This old man still has some errands to attend to
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May I trouble Young Master Fan
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to accompany Dabao back to the residence
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You tend to your affairs
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Rest assured
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Even if you hadn't asked, I'd still protect Dabao
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What's wrong with Mr. Yuan today?
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He's acting so strangely.
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Could it be because
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his candy figurine was too small?
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That's possible.
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Your Majesty...
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You're investigating recent imperial exam fraud?
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The news spreads so fast.
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To be honest with you,
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these past years
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I've indeed been involved
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in manipulating the rankings quite often.
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If you must investigate, start with me.
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Don't look at me like that.
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I'm not testing you.
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I mean it.
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How can this be real?
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You just took over this matter,
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and instantly the whole city knows. What does this mean?
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It means His Majesty wants you to gain fame from this
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to prepare for taking over the imperial treasury.
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I know.
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Dean Chen reminded me at court today.
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So what will you do?
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If we must investigate,
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who should we target?
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Whoever we choose will bring trouble.
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One misstep and we'll make countless enemies.
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Since that's the case,
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why not just investigate me?
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I'll prepare some scapegoats in advance
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and hand them over when needed.
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First, to satisfy His Majesty,
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second,
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I can protect you better this way.
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In officialdom, being too aggressive
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leads to unfortunate ends.
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Uncle, you're truly like a candle
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What nonsense is this?
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burning yourself to light my way.
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What a mess.
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What absurd logic!
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I haven't even thanked you yet, Uncle,
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for considering me during the imperial exams.
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You've done very well on your own.
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You didn't even need any of my arrangements.
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This thoughtfulness is already rare.
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My position...
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Second only to one...
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Since I can protect you, I might as well do more of it.
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You need some time...
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Until you branch out and grow...
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Standing tall with lush foliage...
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Then it'll be your turn to protect the Lin family.
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I won't let you down.
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No need to be so serious.
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I won't be stepping down so soon either.
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Rest assured...
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No matter what troubles arise, I'll be here.
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Where has Mr. Yuan gone?
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I'm waiting to play chess with him.
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If I could just take back one move...
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I could still win this game.
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Didn't Mr. Yuan go to handle some business?
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What business?
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I don't know, wasn't it your arrangement?
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Meeting a man or a woman?
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How would I know that?
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This Mr. Yuan...
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Looks so proper on the surface...
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I always suspected he was a hypocrite.
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Do you think he might have a secret concubine?
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Well...
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Do you have a concubine?
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No.
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My heart belongs only to Wan'er.
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-Si Lili?
-No.
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-Haitang Duoduo?
-No.
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And what about Yuan Meng from Baoyue Tower?
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That one really doesn't exist.
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"That one really doesn't exist."
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The previous two don't exist either.
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Uncle, you're jumping to conclusions too quickly.
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You're finally here
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Is it really that serious?
311
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Of course it matters
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Such a huge notice board
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I don't dare make a single stroke wrong.
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If there's even a slight...
315
00:19:55,120 --> 00:19:56,880
If you could make it just a bit bigger...
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Now it's much better for me.
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Finished copying everything?
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It's copied.
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Finally got Yang Wanli's name...
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...correctly entered.
321
00:20:07,520 --> 00:20:09,680
Good. The results will be posted as scheduled tomorrow.
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Won't you take a look first?
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No need.
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- But this is important...
- I trust you.
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With your assurance...
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I feel like...
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a drowning man finding driftwood.
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Like warm sunshine in the bitter winter
329
00:20:26,840 --> 00:20:28,560
Enough... less flattery
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My lord
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00:20:31,760 --> 00:20:34,000
You tasked me with investigating the Yingzhou case
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It's been fully investigated
333
00:20:35,840 --> 00:20:36,840
Back then
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The Chen family was indeed exterminated
335
00:20:41,760 --> 00:20:42,800
Understood
336
00:20:43,480 --> 00:20:48,000
Also, regarding your imperial decree to investigate the corruption case
337
00:20:48,080 --> 00:20:51,480
This has already spread throughout the streets
338
00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:54,280
You, Lord Fan
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Now in the hearts of scholars
340
00:20:56,760 --> 00:20:59,360
You're considered a savior of our times
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A beacon through the ages
342
00:21:04,520 --> 00:21:05,840
Isn't that excessive?
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These rumors
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They all seem to originate from our academy
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That would be Dean Chen's doing
346
00:21:13,840 --> 00:21:14,880
On His Majesty's orders
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00:21:17,880 --> 00:21:18,880
My lord,
348
00:21:18,960 --> 00:21:21,920
Do you think this is an attempt to use the imperial exams' momentum
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to make you the leader of the literary world?
350
00:21:26,640 --> 00:21:28,360
I truly can't tell...
351
00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,400
A lone official like me
352
00:21:32,160 --> 00:21:33,480
yet bestowed with such prestige—
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00:21:34,040 --> 00:21:35,680
What exactly is His Majesty planning?
354
00:21:38,800 --> 00:21:39,800
Old Wang,
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when dealing with others,
356
00:21:41,680 --> 00:21:43,320
I consider myself quite sharp.
357
00:21:44,720 --> 00:21:46,240
But when it comes to His Majesty,
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00:21:47,920 --> 00:21:49,320
I simply can't fathom his intentions.
359
00:21:56,600 --> 00:21:57,600
Your Majesty
360
00:21:58,400 --> 00:22:00,880
Fan Xian has already taken on the old imperial exam case.
361
00:22:01,480 --> 00:22:02,680
The witnesses can take the stand at any time.
362
00:22:02,760 --> 00:22:05,600
When does Your Majesty think we should arrange it?
363
00:22:06,520 --> 00:22:07,840
Don’t let it interfere with the results announcement.
364
00:22:07,920 --> 00:22:08,920
Understood.
365
00:22:09,720 --> 00:22:11,280
We’ll act after the results are announced.
366
00:22:15,720 --> 00:22:17,840
The matters behind this old case—
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00:22:19,960 --> 00:22:21,440
Can Fan Xian handle it?
368
00:22:21,520 --> 00:22:22,520
He has no choice.
369
00:22:24,320 --> 00:22:26,360
And none of you are offering any advice?
370
00:22:27,840 --> 00:22:29,480
Your Majesty hasn’t given any orders.
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You're not a puppet.
372
00:22:40,080 --> 00:22:41,080
I...
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am willing to be a puppet.
374
00:23:02,200 --> 00:23:04,200
You've thrown nine arrows
375
00:23:04,760 --> 00:23:05,760
and missed every time.
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00:23:06,960 --> 00:23:08,000
Fine.
377
00:23:08,400 --> 00:23:11,240
We grant you one more.
378
00:23:12,760 --> 00:23:16,040
Didn’t you say you’d obey Our command?
379
00:23:16,600 --> 00:23:17,600
Come.
380
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We order you—
381
00:23:21,680 --> 00:23:23,480
this arrow must hit its mark.
382
00:23:26,600 --> 00:23:27,640
Your servant…
383
00:23:29,080 --> 00:23:30,240
is unskilled in this.
384
00:23:30,320 --> 00:23:31,320
Throw it.
385
00:23:56,280 --> 00:23:57,280
Your Majesty
386
00:23:57,800 --> 00:23:58,800
Hit
387
00:24:14,800 --> 00:24:16,160
It's already this late
388
00:24:16,640 --> 00:24:18,000
President Chen, you've worked hard
389
00:24:19,760 --> 00:24:22,560
I notice you're in a good mood today, President Chen
390
00:24:22,640 --> 00:24:24,360
Eunuch Hou noticed it too
391
00:24:25,560 --> 00:24:26,560
Sharp eyes
392
00:24:26,960 --> 00:24:27,960
You flatter me
393
00:24:28,400 --> 00:24:29,560
Let me escort you out of the palace
394
00:24:29,640 --> 00:24:30,920
I know this way
395
00:24:56,760 --> 00:24:57,960
The human heart...
396
00:25:00,040 --> 00:25:01,080
Bonds
397
00:25:02,440 --> 00:25:03,880
Are merely burdens
398
00:25:13,600 --> 00:25:14,600
Don't worry...
399
00:25:14,680 --> 00:25:15,680
With your knowledge,
400
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you're sure to pass with flying colors.
401
00:25:17,760 --> 00:25:18,760
You flatter me.
402
00:25:28,240 --> 00:25:29,240
Brother Shi
403
00:25:30,040 --> 00:25:31,080
Studying now
404
00:25:31,680 --> 00:25:32,800
isn't it a bit late?
405
00:25:36,640 --> 00:25:37,920
-That makes sense
-Brother Shi
406
00:25:38,360 --> 00:25:39,360
He's here
407
00:25:39,960 --> 00:25:40,960
Where's Cheng Jialin?
408
00:25:42,440 --> 00:25:44,040
With this crowd, who knows where he got squeezed out to
409
00:25:44,120 --> 00:25:45,520
No matter, he's definitely here
410
00:25:46,160 --> 00:25:49,400
Gentlemen, bypassing the Ministry of Rites, the Inspection Court posted the results directly
411
00:25:49,480 --> 00:25:50,720
Unprecedented!
412
00:25:50,800 --> 00:25:52,360
Young Master Fan is reforming the official system
413
00:25:52,440 --> 00:25:54,280
Our Daqing will surely be transformed
414
00:25:54,360 --> 00:25:55,440
Yang Wanli
415
00:25:55,520 --> 00:25:56,640
Is that Yang Wanli?
416
00:25:56,720 --> 00:25:57,960
Yes, it's definitely Yang Wanli
417
00:25:58,040 --> 00:25:59,040
Are you sure?
418
00:25:59,120 --> 00:26:00,120
-Absolutely
-Brother Yang
419
00:26:00,200 --> 00:26:01,520
I've heard about this for a while
420
00:26:01,600 --> 00:26:02,840
This time the Inspection Court posted the list
421
00:26:03,120 --> 00:26:04,840
specifically to add his name
422
00:26:05,360 --> 00:26:07,320
It was originally him, but someone else took his spot
423
00:26:07,880 --> 00:26:10,360
Young Master Fan thought it unfair, hence all this commotion
424
00:26:10,440 --> 00:26:11,720
So that's what happened
425
00:26:12,200 --> 00:26:14,120
No wonder, I thought so
426
00:26:14,200 --> 00:26:15,560
Truly unprecedented!
427
00:26:16,160 --> 00:26:17,160
This...
428
00:26:17,640 --> 00:26:19,440
Street rumors can't be trusted
429
00:26:19,520 --> 00:26:22,120
Young Master Fan went to the palace for you
430
00:26:22,200 --> 00:26:23,360
These street rumors
431
00:26:23,440 --> 00:26:24,680
Do you know who
432
00:26:24,760 --> 00:26:27,000
personally added Yang Wanli's name back?
433
00:26:27,280 --> 00:26:28,520
-Who?
-Young Master Fan?
434
00:26:28,600 --> 00:26:29,720
It was His Majesty
435
00:26:29,800 --> 00:26:32,080
His Majesty personally wrote and changed the names overnight
436
00:26:32,640 --> 00:26:34,640
-Who told you?
-Everyone's saying it
437
00:26:34,720 --> 00:26:35,880
Brother Yang, impressive
438
00:26:35,960 --> 00:26:37,160
Baseless rumors
439
00:26:37,240 --> 00:26:39,280
All baseless rumors, how embarrassing
440
00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,440
Here...
441
00:27:07,120 --> 00:27:08,600
Sir, sir is coming
442
00:27:10,160 --> 00:27:12,280
May all your wishes come true
443
00:27:16,600 --> 00:27:18,160
The results are about to be announced...
444
00:27:38,640 --> 00:27:41,080
-Is this character a bit crooked?
-Who cares?
445
00:27:41,160 --> 00:27:43,920
It seems this ranking list is truly fair.
446
00:27:44,280 --> 00:27:45,880
I made it!
447
00:27:45,960 --> 00:27:47,920
-I made it!
-I didn't make it again.
448
00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,160
I made it too!
449
00:27:49,680 --> 00:27:50,720
Brother Yang.
450
00:27:51,080 --> 00:27:52,560
-Yang Wanli
-Where is it?
451
00:27:53,080 --> 00:27:55,200
Fifth place in the imperial examination, very high ranking.
452
00:27:55,280 --> 00:27:56,880
The examination results.
453
00:27:56,960 --> 00:27:58,600
These aren't ranked, they're all equal.
454
00:27:58,920 --> 00:28:00,520
If you want to shout, go ahead.
455
00:28:03,440 --> 00:28:04,680
Look at these three characters.
456
00:28:04,760 --> 00:28:06,160
Aren't they different from the others?
457
00:28:06,720 --> 00:28:08,080
It does seem so.
458
00:28:08,160 --> 00:28:09,320
They look particularly powerful.
459
00:28:09,400 --> 00:28:10,840
Definitely the Emperor's own handwriting.
460
00:28:10,920 --> 00:28:13,680
-The Emperor's own handwriting!
-It seems this ranking is truly fair then.
461
00:28:13,760 --> 00:28:16,240
It's all over.
462
00:28:18,080 --> 00:28:21,400
Year after year, failing repeatedly.
463
00:28:21,480 --> 00:28:24,040
Why is my fate so bitter?
464
00:28:24,240 --> 00:28:27,880
I made it too! Heaven hasn't failed me.
465
00:28:27,960 --> 00:28:29,000
Old man...
466
00:28:30,360 --> 00:28:31,640
Don't let it be in vain, old man.
467
00:28:34,720 --> 00:28:36,320
-Brother Hou
-You ranked high too.
468
00:28:36,400 --> 00:28:38,520
-Where?
-Hou Jichang.
469
00:28:42,520 --> 00:28:43,720
I've finally had my day.
470
00:28:44,960 --> 00:28:46,160
Keep looking, look for Jialin.
471
00:28:46,240 --> 00:28:47,240
Right...
472
00:28:53,240 --> 00:28:54,240
I passed too.
473
00:28:54,600 --> 00:28:56,440
-Passed...
-You passed...
474
00:28:56,520 --> 00:28:57,560
You passed.
475
00:28:57,880 --> 00:28:58,880
I passed.
476
00:28:58,960 --> 00:29:00,840
Shi... Shi Chanli.
477
00:29:00,920 --> 00:29:02,640
Cheng Jialin...
478
00:29:02,720 --> 00:29:03,920
Passed...
479
00:29:04,360 --> 00:29:05,360
Almost missed it.
480
00:29:05,760 --> 00:29:06,840
Passing is good enough...
481
00:29:07,240 --> 00:29:08,480
-Brother Shi
-Shi Chanli.
482
00:29:08,960 --> 00:29:09,960
Shi Chanli.
483
00:29:10,040 --> 00:29:11,360
Shi Chanli
484
00:29:15,160 --> 00:29:17,640
Don't rush, maybe we missed something. Let's check again.
485
00:29:17,720 --> 00:29:19,400
Right... let's go through it once more.
486
00:29:19,800 --> 00:29:20,800
Go through it again.
487
00:29:21,320 --> 00:29:22,320
Shi Chanli
488
00:29:22,800 --> 00:29:24,520
Shi Chanli
489
00:29:34,160 --> 00:29:36,840
I got hit too...
490
00:29:37,520 --> 00:29:38,800
I got hit too.
491
00:29:39,280 --> 00:29:40,480
I got hit too.
492
00:29:55,560 --> 00:29:56,560
Dear brothers
493
00:29:58,120 --> 00:29:59,360
Congratulations to you both
494
00:29:59,440 --> 00:30:00,440
for passing the imperial exams
495
00:30:02,400 --> 00:30:03,480
With diligent study
496
00:30:03,880 --> 00:30:06,040
you'll surely succeed next time
497
00:30:06,120 --> 00:30:07,280
I appreciate your kind words
498
00:30:12,480 --> 00:30:13,480
Brother Yang
499
00:30:17,840 --> 00:30:19,200
The results are out now
500
00:30:19,520 --> 00:30:20,520
The dust has settled
501
00:30:21,200 --> 00:30:22,640
We should go visit Lord Fan now
502
00:30:23,800 --> 00:30:24,800
Naturally
503
00:30:25,320 --> 00:30:26,520
Now that the results are announced
504
00:30:26,600 --> 00:30:27,680
We can visit him now
505
00:30:28,480 --> 00:30:30,080
Without any further concerns
506
00:30:30,160 --> 00:30:31,680
I'll go find Jialin now
507
00:30:32,200 --> 00:30:33,200
Jialin
508
00:30:35,760 --> 00:30:36,760
You passed
509
00:30:37,240 --> 00:30:38,240
Cheng Jialin
510
00:30:39,240 --> 00:30:41,280
I'll go too, though I didn't pass
511
00:30:41,960 --> 00:30:42,960
I should still pay my respects
512
00:30:44,120 --> 00:30:45,120
Of course
513
00:30:55,120 --> 00:30:57,480
Let's practice one more time.
514
00:30:57,560 --> 00:30:59,480
No need, we've already practiced many times.
515
00:31:03,320 --> 00:31:04,320
Here they come.
516
00:31:10,280 --> 00:31:13,280
Three, two, one
517
00:31:13,360 --> 00:31:14,400
- Greetings...
- Greetings...
518
00:31:14,480 --> 00:31:16,000
- Young Fan...
- Young Fan...
519
00:31:16,080 --> 00:31:17,840
- My Lord
- My Lord
520
00:31:19,680 --> 00:31:21,200
You two aren't even in sync, and it's my fault?
521
00:31:22,120 --> 00:31:23,760
Last time we met, you were all smiles and laughter
522
00:31:23,840 --> 00:31:25,080
Why so nervous now?
523
00:31:25,160 --> 00:31:28,120
- Last time we didn't know you were Lord Fan
- Right
524
00:31:28,680 --> 00:31:29,680
Lord Fan is still human
525
00:31:29,760 --> 00:31:30,760
Lord Fan is not human
526
00:31:35,000 --> 00:31:36,080
Lord Fan is the Poetry Immortal
527
00:31:37,040 --> 00:31:39,000
Shi Chanli
528
00:31:39,080 --> 00:31:41,160
- What's wrong?
- Say it together
529
00:31:42,360 --> 00:31:44,040
You three came to see me for something?
530
00:31:44,960 --> 00:31:46,560
With Lord Fan overseeing the imperial examinations
531
00:31:46,640 --> 00:31:47,680
For us
532
00:31:47,760 --> 00:31:50,400
We should pay respects as your students
533
00:31:52,960 --> 00:31:54,120
To pledge our service
534
00:31:55,160 --> 00:31:57,440
Lord Fan swept away the corruption in the exams with thunderous might
535
00:31:57,520 --> 00:31:59,520
Such courage deserves our respect
536
00:31:59,600 --> 00:32:02,280
The four of us admire you greatly and wish to serve you
537
00:32:05,480 --> 00:32:06,480
Four?
538
00:32:07,680 --> 00:32:09,880
Cheng Jialin was injured in the crowd checking results and can't walk
539
00:32:09,960 --> 00:32:12,000
He asked us to convey his deepest respect
540
00:32:14,840 --> 00:32:16,880
Three of your four made the list
541
00:32:17,680 --> 00:32:19,120
Though the palace exam will determine final rankings
542
00:32:19,200 --> 00:32:21,760
You can already be considered officials
543
00:32:22,760 --> 00:32:24,320
A teacher's guidance shouldn't be given in vain
544
00:32:25,040 --> 00:32:26,320
I've prepared some
545
00:32:27,040 --> 00:32:28,040
Principles for governance
546
00:32:28,120 --> 00:32:29,120
For you
547
00:32:31,560 --> 00:32:34,160
Everything I want to say is there
548
00:32:34,960 --> 00:32:36,080
Go now
549
00:32:37,000 --> 00:32:38,000
My Lord
550
00:32:39,840 --> 00:32:41,800
Teacher, we take our leave
551
00:32:41,880 --> 00:32:43,480
Teacher, we bid farewell
552
00:32:45,680 --> 00:32:46,680
Shi Chanli
553
00:32:47,720 --> 00:32:48,760
You stay
554
00:33:22,360 --> 00:33:23,760
"Be a good person"
555
00:33:24,080 --> 00:33:25,240
"Be a good official"
556
00:33:26,840 --> 00:33:29,400
As expected of Young Master Fan, using words in such a way.
557
00:33:29,480 --> 00:33:31,680
Concise yet profound.
558
00:33:31,760 --> 00:33:32,760
Brother Hou
559
00:33:33,280 --> 00:33:34,360
You see, being a person—
560
00:33:34,760 --> 00:33:36,320
comes before being an official.
561
00:33:36,400 --> 00:33:38,160
Brother Yang, from today onward—
562
00:33:38,240 --> 00:33:39,640
we are disciples of the Fan household.
563
00:33:40,280 --> 00:33:41,320
Let us encourage each other—
564
00:33:41,600 --> 00:33:43,080
and not fail Young Master Fan's expectations.
565
00:34:06,280 --> 00:34:07,440
Sir
566
00:34:08,160 --> 00:34:09,240
I didn't pass the exam
567
00:34:11,480 --> 00:34:12,480
I know
568
00:34:22,440 --> 00:34:23,720
I've failed to live up to your teachings.
569
00:34:24,920 --> 00:34:25,920
With dedication, there's no regret.
570
00:34:28,280 --> 00:34:29,280
You're absolutely right, sir.
571
00:34:33,000 --> 00:34:34,280
Why did you ask me to stay, sir?
572
00:34:35,200 --> 00:34:36,240
Do you have any instructions for me?
573
00:34:39,320 --> 00:34:40,680
What are your plans next?
574
00:34:41,560 --> 00:34:42,560
Next...
575
00:34:43,480 --> 00:34:45,120
I plan to leave Dong Jing in a few days.
576
00:34:45,800 --> 00:34:46,920
and return home.
577
00:34:49,240 --> 00:34:50,240
You can't go back.
578
00:34:52,480 --> 00:34:54,760
Shijia Town was completely destroyed by fire.
579
00:34:56,200 --> 00:34:59,000
Here's the official disaster report from the local government.
580
00:34:59,080 --> 00:35:00,080
Take a look.
581
00:35:09,560 --> 00:35:10,800
This fire...
582
00:35:11,720 --> 00:35:12,720
might not have been accidental.
583
00:35:48,200 --> 00:35:49,200
Adult
584
00:36:03,800 --> 00:36:04,960
He Zongwei requests an audience
585
00:36:08,600 --> 00:36:10,800
Take him away first, I'll come see him later
586
00:36:11,160 --> 00:36:12,160
Yes, sir
587
00:36:39,200 --> 00:36:40,400
Lord Fan
588
00:36:42,040 --> 00:36:44,320
He Zongwei, we meet again
589
00:36:45,280 --> 00:36:46,280
A scholar
590
00:36:46,920 --> 00:36:47,920
should not be a lapdog
591
00:36:48,560 --> 00:36:49,640
nor should he become one
592
00:36:50,720 --> 00:36:52,560
Last time, after hearing Lord Fan's teachings
593
00:36:52,640 --> 00:36:54,040
I, He, gained much insight
594
00:36:54,560 --> 00:36:56,800
I humbly thank you here
595
00:36:57,600 --> 00:36:59,720
Why didn't I see you at this year's imperial exams?
596
00:37:04,640 --> 00:37:06,320
I, He, should have been there taking the exams
597
00:37:07,440 --> 00:37:08,960
But there are always matters in this world
598
00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,240
More important than imperial exams
599
00:37:12,680 --> 00:37:14,600
A decade of hard study to enter officialdom
600
00:37:15,000 --> 00:37:16,040
For you
601
00:37:16,440 --> 00:37:17,640
Is there anything more important than this?
602
00:37:18,440 --> 00:37:19,480
Naturally...
603
00:37:21,000 --> 00:37:22,200
Human lives are at stake
604
00:37:22,720 --> 00:37:24,160
Injustice is hard to redress
605
00:37:32,600 --> 00:37:34,600
If you have grievances, you should take them to the magistrate's office.
606
00:37:34,680 --> 00:37:36,080
That's where we should have gone.
607
00:37:37,480 --> 00:37:39,920
But we heard you took over the imperial exam fraud case.
608
00:37:40,520 --> 00:37:41,600
This injustice...
609
00:37:42,920 --> 00:37:44,360
Only you, Lord Fan, can resolve it.
610
00:37:44,440 --> 00:37:45,760
Injustice in the imperial exam?
611
00:37:47,160 --> 00:37:48,280
This woman's husband
612
00:37:48,720 --> 00:37:50,480
was a candidate who failed the last imperial exam.
613
00:37:50,560 --> 00:37:53,480
A man of exceptional talent, he should have passed.
614
00:37:54,040 --> 00:37:55,120
But in the end,
615
00:37:55,200 --> 00:37:57,120
someone stole his identity and took his official position.
616
00:37:57,680 --> 00:37:59,160
And he somehow found out about it.
617
00:37:59,680 --> 00:38:01,520
A scholar couldn't swallow such humiliation.
618
00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:04,800
So he sought to clear his name.
619
00:38:04,880 --> 00:38:05,960
Go on.
620
00:38:06,040 --> 00:38:07,680
But the impostor
621
00:38:08,280 --> 00:38:09,800
was a protégé of a high-ranking official.
622
00:38:10,960 --> 00:38:13,000
Who would have thought this high-ranking official would resort to murder
623
00:38:13,080 --> 00:38:14,600
taking the life of this examination candidate
624
00:38:14,680 --> 00:38:17,160
Now only his widow remains in this world
625
00:38:17,240 --> 00:38:18,400
Yet she still hopes
626
00:38:18,960 --> 00:38:20,360
to seek justice for her late husband
627
00:38:22,600 --> 00:38:25,040
He Zongwei, does this matter
628
00:38:25,520 --> 00:38:26,520
concern you?
629
00:38:26,600 --> 00:38:28,280
I, He Zongwei, still have my conscience
630
00:38:29,520 --> 00:38:30,600
After hearing about this incident
631
00:38:31,120 --> 00:38:32,320
I immediately left the capital
632
00:38:32,960 --> 00:38:35,440
With great difficulty, I found this widow and brought her back
633
00:38:36,520 --> 00:38:38,400
My lord, in today's court
634
00:38:38,680 --> 00:38:40,400
only you, Lord Fan
635
00:38:40,480 --> 00:38:42,320
are willing to stand up for scholars
636
00:38:43,400 --> 00:38:45,400
I had no choice but to bring her to you
637
00:38:45,920 --> 00:38:47,280
For this matter,
638
00:38:48,080 --> 00:38:49,120
you gave up the imperial examination?
639
00:38:49,200 --> 00:38:50,320
Human lives matter most
640
00:38:51,320 --> 00:38:52,320
It was my duty
641
00:38:58,320 --> 00:38:59,600
Do you know
642
00:39:00,160 --> 00:39:02,160
who that high-ranking official was that caused your husband's death?
643
00:39:02,720 --> 00:39:04,040
This humble woman knows.
644
00:39:04,120 --> 00:39:05,160
Then speak it.
645
00:39:06,040 --> 00:39:07,600
The imperial exam fraud,
646
00:39:08,440 --> 00:39:10,080
the one who took my husband's life,
647
00:39:11,120 --> 00:39:12,920
was the current Prime Minister,
648
00:39:13,680 --> 00:39:15,080
Lin Ruofu.
649
00:39:20,240 --> 00:39:21,400
The lord pleads for the people
650
00:39:21,920 --> 00:39:23,040
Admired by all under heaven
651
00:39:23,120 --> 00:39:24,840
When it comes to sacrificing kin for justice
652
00:39:24,920 --> 00:39:25,920
Throughout the land
653
00:39:26,280 --> 00:39:28,680
Only Lord Fan Xian is capable
654
00:39:38,560 --> 00:39:40,440
Lonely minister...
655
00:39:45,200 --> 00:39:46,520
-Lord Yan
-Lord Yan
656
00:39:53,400 --> 00:39:54,400
Looking for me?
657
00:39:58,800 --> 00:40:00,320
A scholar and a victim
658
00:40:00,400 --> 00:40:01,440
Accusing Prime Minister Lin of murder to silence witnesses
659
00:40:01,520 --> 00:40:02,760
I'm aware of the case
660
00:40:02,840 --> 00:40:03,840
Why summon me?
661
00:40:03,920 --> 00:40:05,360
The deceased didn't live in the capital
662
00:40:05,440 --> 00:40:06,800
This case requires multi-department coordination
663
00:40:06,880 --> 00:40:07,880
Not enough
664
00:40:08,840 --> 00:40:11,480
Justice Ministry, Supreme Court, and Capital Office must all cooperate
665
00:40:11,560 --> 00:40:12,880
We can't hand him over
666
00:40:12,960 --> 00:40:13,960
Naturally
667
00:40:14,400 --> 00:40:15,680
The Investigation Bureau will take lead
668
00:40:16,520 --> 00:40:18,480
I'll need to locate all these government offices
669
00:40:18,560 --> 00:40:20,560
How about this - you handle inter-department affairs
670
00:40:20,640 --> 00:40:21,640
Help me with this first
671
00:40:23,240 --> 00:40:24,240
Have you considered?
672
00:40:24,680 --> 00:40:27,320
If this case is true, what will you do?
673
00:40:30,160 --> 00:40:32,320
You essentially drove the Princess out of the capital
674
00:40:32,880 --> 00:40:33,960
Now it's Prime Minister Lin's turn
675
00:40:34,720 --> 00:40:36,000
How will you face the Princess?
676
00:40:37,880 --> 00:40:38,960
What do you want me to do?
677
00:40:41,960 --> 00:40:43,200
Transfer the case to me
678
00:40:43,280 --> 00:40:44,320
I'll handle it impartially
679
00:40:44,400 --> 00:40:45,640
Afraid I'll be compromised?
680
00:40:45,720 --> 00:40:47,000
I fear you'll show favoritism
681
00:40:49,920 --> 00:40:50,920
Thanks
682
00:40:51,000 --> 00:40:53,080
But this case must remain mine
683
00:40:53,800 --> 00:40:57,240
- Why?
- Investigating exam fraud is the Emperor's direct order
684
00:40:58,160 --> 00:40:59,160
I have no retreat
685
00:41:00,080 --> 00:41:01,400
Do you think the Emperor
686
00:41:02,360 --> 00:41:03,680
knew about Prime Minister Lin's case beforehand?
687
00:41:08,400 --> 00:41:10,880
Don't speculate - it's too dangerous
688
00:41:13,960 --> 00:41:15,560
- Where are you going?
- Prime Minister's residence
689
00:41:17,000 --> 00:41:18,200
You're going there now?
690
00:41:23,880 --> 00:41:24,880
Please come in...
691
00:41:27,200 --> 00:41:28,640
Here you go, take care.
692
00:41:28,720 --> 00:41:30,280
Alright... Let me wrap that for you.
693
00:41:34,200 --> 00:41:36,680
-Mr. Yuan is here, please come in—we have a VIP seat for you.
-Have some tea.
694
00:41:36,760 --> 00:41:37,920
This tea is excellent.
695
00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:39,160
Yes, very fresh.
696
00:41:40,200 --> 00:41:42,240
Pendant.
697
00:41:43,760 --> 00:41:45,920
Small pendant.
698
00:41:46,680 --> 00:41:48,280
Mr. Yuan, we have a VIP seat here.
699
00:41:48,800 --> 00:41:49,800
No need.
700
00:41:56,520 --> 00:41:58,160
Waiter, two plates of beef
701
00:41:58,240 --> 00:41:59,520
Coming right up, sir
702
00:42:00,680 --> 00:42:02,120
Delicious yogurt
703
00:42:03,280 --> 00:42:04,440
- This is the place
- Got it
704
00:42:05,400 --> 00:42:06,960
A pot of tea and two plates of nuts
705
00:42:07,520 --> 00:42:09,560
Right away - is it going to rain?
706
00:42:14,520 --> 00:42:16,360
Why is that window closed?
707
00:42:17,240 --> 00:42:18,320
There's a river below.
708
00:42:18,640 --> 00:42:20,160
We closed it because of the bugs.
709
00:42:22,560 --> 00:42:23,560
Open it.
710
00:42:27,520 --> 00:42:28,720
Fresh flowers.
711
00:42:29,480 --> 00:42:31,160
Freshly picked flowers.
712
00:42:33,560 --> 00:42:35,480
How long are you going to stand there like that?
713
00:42:37,720 --> 00:42:39,280
Don't look so gloomy.
714
00:42:40,160 --> 00:42:41,200
Young man.
715
00:42:41,840 --> 00:42:43,080
Don't lose heart.
716
00:42:46,440 --> 00:42:47,440
Someone filed a report.
717
00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,600
Silencing a witness, huh?
718
00:42:50,720 --> 00:42:51,880
I heard.
719
00:42:57,400 --> 00:42:58,400
Is that you?46754
