1 00:01:26,839 --> 00:01:29,679 ADAPTED FROM MO SHUBAI'S NOVEL, THE GRAND PRINCESS ON JJWXC.NET 2 00:01:29,759 --> 00:01:31,080 THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION 3 00:01:34,520 --> 00:01:37,560 Did you talk to Hongde after you came back? 4 00:01:38,759 --> 00:01:39,600 No. 5 00:01:40,560 --> 00:01:41,839 Neither of us has talked to him. 6 00:01:42,960 --> 00:01:45,199 So he was ordered to falsely accuse us. 7 00:01:46,080 --> 00:01:47,559 But with Consort Rou's capability, 8 00:01:48,199 --> 00:01:50,119 she isn't smart enough to devise this plan. 9 00:01:50,759 --> 00:01:52,160 It's probably Su Rongqing 10 00:01:52,240 --> 00:01:53,600 who's behind Consort Rou. 11 00:01:55,640 --> 00:01:56,559 Are you suggesting… 12 00:01:58,679 --> 00:01:59,559 Your Highness. 13 00:02:01,240 --> 00:02:02,320 Mr. Su? 14 00:02:04,280 --> 00:02:05,440 What are you doing here? 15 00:02:06,800 --> 00:02:08,199 The Crown Prince's wedding is near. 16 00:02:08,280 --> 00:02:10,320 The Ministry of Justice is responsible for security. 17 00:02:10,400 --> 00:02:11,720 So it has been quite busy. 18 00:02:11,799 --> 00:02:13,600 I was just planning to take a stroll 19 00:02:13,680 --> 00:02:15,239 in the Imperial Garden while on duty. 20 00:02:15,320 --> 00:02:17,640 I didn't expect to meet you here. 21 00:02:20,280 --> 00:02:21,760 I'm here to relax 22 00:02:21,840 --> 00:02:23,840 and also think about Chuan's wedding. 23 00:02:28,040 --> 00:02:29,680 Chuan's wedding is approaching. 24 00:02:29,760 --> 00:02:31,760 But he has been sad. 25 00:02:32,359 --> 00:02:33,640 I'm not sure 26 00:02:34,480 --> 00:02:35,799 if his marriage 27 00:02:35,880 --> 00:02:37,680 with the Shangguan Family 28 00:02:37,760 --> 00:02:39,359 is good or bad for him. 29 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,120 It seems like everyone, 30 00:02:43,200 --> 00:02:44,440 including myself, 31 00:02:45,000 --> 00:02:46,640 is pushing him to make a choice. 32 00:02:47,120 --> 00:02:49,239 Have you considered postponing 33 00:02:49,320 --> 00:02:50,920 the Crown Prince's wedding 34 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:52,880 to give him more time to decide? 35 00:02:53,959 --> 00:02:55,079 That's an option. 36 00:03:00,440 --> 00:03:01,400 But 37 00:03:02,320 --> 00:03:03,760 the court attaches great importance 38 00:03:03,840 --> 00:03:05,200 to the Crown Prince's wedding. 39 00:03:05,280 --> 00:03:06,880 It's not something we can easily change. 40 00:03:09,120 --> 00:03:10,480 If that's the case, 41 00:03:11,320 --> 00:03:12,920 I do have a solution. 42 00:03:15,880 --> 00:03:17,000 I remember 43 00:03:17,079 --> 00:03:18,679 you only mentioned it to me back then 44 00:03:18,760 --> 00:03:20,239 and didn't take further action. 45 00:03:21,359 --> 00:03:24,040 Using Hongde to postpone the Crown Prince's wedding, 46 00:03:24,120 --> 00:03:25,920 No one would know about this. 47 00:03:27,079 --> 00:03:29,760 Besides, we didn't even go to Hongde this time. 48 00:03:30,239 --> 00:03:32,679 But Su Rongqing took preemptive action by using Hongde. 49 00:03:32,760 --> 00:03:34,040 More importantly, how did he know 50 00:03:34,119 --> 00:03:35,920 about your intention to postpone the wedding? 51 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,280 That's the problem. 52 00:03:38,440 --> 00:03:41,079 This excuse is exactly the same as what I thought before. 53 00:03:42,119 --> 00:03:44,519 Why use this reason to postpone the Crown Prince's wedding? 54 00:03:46,920 --> 00:03:48,079 And in this new life, 55 00:03:49,000 --> 00:03:51,000 he seems to know everything in advance. 56 00:03:54,359 --> 00:03:55,880 Is it all just a coincidence? 57 00:03:56,799 --> 00:03:58,359 So you are saying… 58 00:03:59,079 --> 00:04:01,000 -Su Rongqing has also returned. -Su Rongqing has also returned. 59 00:04:06,839 --> 00:04:10,640 I WISH TO SEE YOU, HOPEFULLY, DURING THE PEACH BLOSSOM SEASON NEXT YEAR. 60 00:04:12,280 --> 00:04:13,480 Your Highness. 61 00:04:13,560 --> 00:04:14,920 I have endured silently 62 00:04:15,000 --> 00:04:16,519 because fate has played a trick on me, 63 00:04:17,320 --> 00:04:20,519 forcing me to choose between my beloved family and you. 64 00:04:21,320 --> 00:04:23,200 I can only avoid tragedy for the Su Family 65 00:04:23,280 --> 00:04:24,440 and stabilize the situation 66 00:04:24,960 --> 00:04:26,080 before proposing marriage. 67 00:04:29,960 --> 00:04:30,880 Your Highness. 68 00:04:32,280 --> 00:04:33,760 Do you understand 69 00:04:35,120 --> 00:04:36,080 my intentions? 70 00:04:40,800 --> 00:04:42,479 My longing is so deep that it never ceases 71 00:04:43,680 --> 00:04:45,280 throughout days and nights. 72 00:04:47,120 --> 00:04:48,440 I wish to see you, hopefully, 73 00:04:50,360 --> 00:04:53,240 during the peach blossom season next year. 74 00:04:54,320 --> 00:04:56,080 Why did a heavenly being… 75 00:04:56,640 --> 00:04:57,960 end up in the mortal world? 76 00:04:58,880 --> 00:05:00,159 If you don't want those books, 77 00:05:00,640 --> 00:05:01,840 they will become 78 00:05:03,000 --> 00:05:04,440 someone else's tomorrow. 79 00:05:04,520 --> 00:05:06,200 Those books are too precious. 80 00:05:07,000 --> 00:05:08,760 I am but a humble man with little influence. 81 00:05:10,680 --> 00:05:11,719 I'm unworthy of possessing them just yet. 82 00:05:11,800 --> 00:05:13,640 If one day in the future, 83 00:05:14,520 --> 00:05:15,520 I am able to… 84 00:05:23,680 --> 00:05:24,640 I see now. 85 00:05:28,320 --> 00:05:30,080 He actually hid it from us for so long. 86 00:05:30,599 --> 00:05:32,880 I wondered why he didn't dare to marry me before. 87 00:05:36,200 --> 00:05:37,640 Now, it all makes sense. 88 00:05:45,000 --> 00:05:45,919 Rongrong. 89 00:05:47,240 --> 00:05:48,200 What I fear 90 00:05:49,440 --> 00:05:51,840 isn't that Su Rongqing is as prescient as we are 91 00:05:52,840 --> 00:05:55,000 or takes action before we do. 92 00:05:56,840 --> 00:05:57,880 What I fear 93 00:05:58,800 --> 00:06:00,680 is the relationship between you and Su Rongqing, 94 00:06:02,320 --> 00:06:03,840 where I was cast aside for 17 years. 95 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:10,200 I am confident I can win against the current Su Rongqing. 96 00:06:11,240 --> 00:06:12,479 But what if it's the Su Rongqing 97 00:06:13,440 --> 00:06:15,359 who had been with you for 17 years? 98 00:06:20,080 --> 00:06:21,000 Pei Wenxuan. 99 00:06:22,240 --> 00:06:23,479 Pei Wenxuan. 100 00:06:26,560 --> 00:06:27,880 Don't overthink it. 101 00:06:28,440 --> 00:06:30,120 Su Rongqing is just 102 00:06:30,640 --> 00:06:31,880 an old acquaintance to me. 103 00:06:34,120 --> 00:06:35,080 You know 104 00:06:35,760 --> 00:06:37,039 my heart belongs to you. 105 00:06:38,320 --> 00:06:39,880 This has nothing to do with anyone else. 106 00:06:40,479 --> 00:06:41,919 You are my wife. 107 00:06:45,280 --> 00:06:46,520 Yes, I am. 108 00:07:02,440 --> 00:07:04,719 May I know who you… 109 00:07:04,799 --> 00:07:06,960 We've come from the Inspectorate for an investigation. 110 00:07:07,039 --> 00:07:09,159 Please ask Taoist Hongde to come out. 111 00:07:09,799 --> 00:07:10,680 Sir. 112 00:07:10,760 --> 00:07:13,239 Someone took Taoist Hongde 113 00:07:13,320 --> 00:07:15,080 into the palace a few days ago. 114 00:07:15,159 --> 00:07:16,680 It's just as Her Highness suspected. 115 00:07:16,760 --> 00:07:17,680 He's in the palace now. 116 00:07:19,120 --> 00:07:20,239 Sorry for disturbing you. 117 00:07:20,320 --> 00:07:21,960 We need to report to Her Highness promptly. 118 00:07:22,039 --> 00:07:22,960 Yes, sir. 119 00:07:27,120 --> 00:07:28,000 Sir. 120 00:07:28,560 --> 00:07:30,039 The Princess has entered the palace. 121 00:07:36,640 --> 00:07:37,680 Take this over 122 00:07:38,440 --> 00:07:39,400 and say 123 00:07:40,520 --> 00:07:42,400 -the prey has appeared. -Yes, sir. 124 00:07:43,320 --> 00:07:44,320 Your Highness. 125 00:07:46,440 --> 00:07:47,400 What is this? 126 00:07:47,479 --> 00:07:48,680 This was sent by Mr. Su 127 00:07:48,760 --> 00:07:50,159 to be handed to Taoist Hongde. 128 00:07:50,799 --> 00:07:51,680 He said 129 00:07:51,760 --> 00:07:53,320 we can't keep Taoist Hongde anymore. 130 00:07:53,400 --> 00:07:55,120 Our priority is preventing Pei Wenxuan 131 00:07:55,200 --> 00:07:57,280 from becoming the Vice Minister of Personnel. 132 00:08:05,200 --> 00:08:07,280 Mr. Su is indeed resourceful. 133 00:08:07,359 --> 00:08:08,400 If only we had 134 00:08:08,479 --> 00:08:10,359 someone this wise in the Xiao Family. 135 00:08:11,799 --> 00:08:12,880 Go. 136 00:08:12,960 --> 00:08:16,599 Pass this to Taoist Hongde in secret and tell him to say so. 137 00:08:17,359 --> 00:08:18,479 Yes, Your Highness. 138 00:08:21,679 --> 00:08:23,239 Greetings, Father. 139 00:08:24,080 --> 00:08:24,960 Rise. 140 00:08:26,400 --> 00:08:29,359 I heard you came to the palace to arrest someone. 141 00:08:30,560 --> 00:08:31,440 Yes, Father. 142 00:08:33,360 --> 00:08:34,799 Upon receiving multiple reports, 143 00:08:34,880 --> 00:08:36,199 I have been investigating reports 144 00:08:36,280 --> 00:08:37,880 alleging that Hongde of Qingfeng Temple 145 00:08:37,959 --> 00:08:40,679 has committed many atrocities under the guise of a Taoist. 146 00:08:40,760 --> 00:08:42,280 I began investigating 147 00:08:42,360 --> 00:08:44,280 and collected evidence over the past three months. 148 00:08:44,360 --> 00:08:45,959 Now, I've got solid evidence. 149 00:08:46,040 --> 00:08:47,560 So I went to the temple to arrest him. 150 00:08:48,240 --> 00:08:49,520 I didn't expect him 151 00:08:49,600 --> 00:08:50,800 to have entered the palace. 152 00:08:53,480 --> 00:08:56,439 Father, have you heard any slander? 153 00:08:57,360 --> 00:08:58,560 Well, nothing slanderous. 154 00:08:59,439 --> 00:09:01,160 But there was an interesting incident. 155 00:09:01,240 --> 00:09:02,520 Interesting incident? 156 00:09:02,600 --> 00:09:03,600 Someone said 157 00:09:04,160 --> 00:09:06,360 you made Hongde lie 158 00:09:06,880 --> 00:09:09,280 to postpone the Crown Prince's wedding. 159 00:09:09,360 --> 00:09:12,079 -Is there such a thing? -Postpone Chuan's wedding? 160 00:09:16,120 --> 00:09:19,120 Father, put aside whether I did such a thing. 161 00:09:19,199 --> 00:09:20,439 As a Taoist, 162 00:09:20,520 --> 00:09:22,720 how could he have an impact on the Crown Prince's wedding? 163 00:09:30,280 --> 00:09:32,920 Father, you don't believe me? 164 00:09:35,480 --> 00:09:36,360 Well, I do. 165 00:09:38,160 --> 00:09:39,319 I just heard 166 00:09:40,319 --> 00:09:42,280 that this so-called Taoist Hongde 167 00:09:42,360 --> 00:09:44,160 has quite a reputation among the common people. 168 00:09:45,040 --> 00:09:48,079 With just any prophecy, he can gain a lot of support. 169 00:09:49,040 --> 00:09:50,480 If he indeed said 170 00:09:50,560 --> 00:09:52,839 that the Crown Prince should not marry in the coming years, 171 00:09:52,920 --> 00:09:54,240 many people would believe it. 172 00:09:54,319 --> 00:09:56,079 Then to align with the general desires, 173 00:09:56,720 --> 00:09:57,760 Chuan's wedding 174 00:09:58,760 --> 00:10:00,160 would have to be postponed. 175 00:10:05,959 --> 00:10:06,839 Father. 176 00:10:07,880 --> 00:10:10,720 I do not understand why he would slander me. 177 00:10:13,240 --> 00:10:14,640 Since you say he slandered you, 178 00:10:15,319 --> 00:10:16,720 we'll summon him here, 179 00:10:16,800 --> 00:10:19,360 so that you can confront each other face-to-face. 180 00:10:19,439 --> 00:10:20,360 All right. 181 00:10:21,439 --> 00:10:23,480 Sir, I have brought her here. 182 00:10:24,959 --> 00:10:26,520 Do you know what to say? 183 00:10:26,600 --> 00:10:30,160 Sir, he had already explained it to me on the way here. 184 00:10:32,040 --> 00:10:33,040 Send her to the palace. 185 00:10:33,120 --> 00:10:34,040 Yes, sir. 186 00:10:34,120 --> 00:10:36,760 Greetings, Your Majesty. 187 00:10:37,480 --> 00:10:38,880 Greetings, Your Majesty. 188 00:10:38,959 --> 00:10:40,079 Rise. 189 00:10:40,160 --> 00:10:41,439 Thank you, Your Majesty. 190 00:10:42,120 --> 00:10:44,120 Consort Rou, Pingyue said 191 00:10:44,199 --> 00:10:46,680 Hongde committed an offense and came to the palace to arrest him. 192 00:10:46,760 --> 00:10:48,079 I shall let you clarify 193 00:10:48,160 --> 00:10:49,600 the misunderstanding here in person. 194 00:10:51,839 --> 00:10:53,280 Upon hearing the news, 195 00:10:53,360 --> 00:10:55,640 I came together with Taoist Hongde. 196 00:10:55,719 --> 00:10:56,839 I invited him here. 197 00:10:57,319 --> 00:10:59,560 If there is no misunderstanding, 198 00:10:59,640 --> 00:11:02,560 Princess Pingyue should take him away. 199 00:11:04,199 --> 00:11:05,920 -Hongde. -Yes, Your Majesty. 200 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,760 You said people from the Princess' Mansion 201 00:11:07,839 --> 00:11:09,880 consulted with you about the Crown Prince's marriage. 202 00:11:09,959 --> 00:11:11,400 Do you have any evidence? 203 00:11:12,120 --> 00:11:13,040 Your Majesty. 204 00:11:15,199 --> 00:11:17,079 These are talisman papers delivered to me 205 00:11:17,160 --> 00:11:19,360 by people from the Princess' Mansion. 206 00:11:20,079 --> 00:11:22,640 They were specifically instructed by the Prince Consort. 207 00:11:27,240 --> 00:11:28,400 It includes 208 00:11:28,480 --> 00:11:31,160 the birth charts of the Princess and the Prince Consort, 209 00:11:31,800 --> 00:11:34,160 personally written by the Prince Consort 210 00:11:34,240 --> 00:11:36,560 and sent together 211 00:11:36,640 --> 00:11:38,400 with the Crown Prince's birth charts. 212 00:11:38,959 --> 00:11:41,319 I agreed to it 213 00:11:41,880 --> 00:11:43,880 and have just finished drawing the symbols. 214 00:11:44,439 --> 00:11:47,319 I was just about to send them back to the Princess' Mansion. 215 00:11:47,400 --> 00:11:49,839 Pingyue, take a look too. 216 00:11:50,319 --> 00:11:51,800 On your wedding, 217 00:11:51,880 --> 00:11:53,640 I've seen your charts. 218 00:11:53,719 --> 00:11:54,760 What's your explanation? 219 00:11:54,839 --> 00:11:56,839 I have nothing to explain. 220 00:12:00,640 --> 00:12:02,400 CHOU HOUR, 19TH DAY OF 7TH MONTH, THE 6TH YEAR OF YONGNING ERA 221 00:12:02,959 --> 00:12:06,079 This really is Pei Wenxuan's handwriting. 222 00:12:17,120 --> 00:12:18,160 Father. 223 00:12:18,240 --> 00:12:20,199 I am investigating his case. 224 00:12:20,280 --> 00:12:21,839 How could I possibly believe him 225 00:12:21,920 --> 00:12:23,360 and go to him for a fortune-telling? 226 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:31,240 Could it be that Pei Wenxuan went to Hongde before? 227 00:12:32,199 --> 00:12:33,319 That shouldn't be. 228 00:12:33,400 --> 00:12:36,640 It's really hard to say whether it's true or false. 229 00:12:37,240 --> 00:12:38,760 Why don't I take the talisman back 230 00:12:38,839 --> 00:12:40,319 and check the handwriting? 231 00:12:40,400 --> 00:12:41,480 Then, we will know. 232 00:12:52,079 --> 00:12:54,760 This talisman paper is used by ordinary Taoist temples. 233 00:12:57,280 --> 00:12:59,120 Does it matter whether to check it or not? 234 00:13:04,520 --> 00:13:05,920 What do you mean, Your Highness? 235 00:13:06,760 --> 00:13:09,400 The paper used by Qingfeng Temple is supplied by the imperial court. 236 00:13:09,480 --> 00:13:10,839 It has a unique fragrance. 237 00:13:11,400 --> 00:13:13,000 But this paper doesn't have that. 238 00:13:13,079 --> 00:13:15,280 It's obviously from an ordinary Taoist temple. 239 00:13:16,160 --> 00:13:18,760 I wonder where you stole it from. 240 00:13:19,680 --> 00:13:22,400 Or you were not using Qingfeng Temple's paper, 241 00:13:22,480 --> 00:13:25,520 but went to other temples to get talisman paper for drawing symbols? 242 00:13:27,079 --> 00:13:27,920 Well… 243 00:13:28,760 --> 00:13:30,599 -Your Majesty, I… -Father. 244 00:13:30,680 --> 00:13:33,680 This should be the time when the Prince Consort went for an outing 245 00:13:33,760 --> 00:13:35,040 and got it casually. 246 00:13:35,120 --> 00:13:36,360 I almost forgot about it. 247 00:13:37,120 --> 00:13:39,000 I just don't know why Taoist Hongde 248 00:13:39,079 --> 00:13:40,920 wants to frame us. 249 00:13:41,959 --> 00:13:42,839 I… 250 00:13:43,839 --> 00:13:44,680 Your Majesty. 251 00:13:45,240 --> 00:13:48,040 I'm telling the truth. 252 00:13:48,120 --> 00:13:49,160 Your Majesty. 253 00:13:49,240 --> 00:13:51,880 I swear that there's not a word of falsehood. 254 00:13:51,959 --> 00:13:54,040 Haven't you been telling a lot of lies, Wang Caishan? 255 00:13:56,560 --> 00:13:58,079 Wang Caishan 256 00:13:59,439 --> 00:14:00,719 is from Qingshui Town 257 00:14:01,719 --> 00:14:04,079 and used to be a mountebank in the market as a fortune teller. 258 00:14:04,160 --> 00:14:06,160 Later, he got into an argument, 259 00:14:06,240 --> 00:14:08,000 fought with someone, and committed murder. 260 00:14:08,079 --> 00:14:10,839 So he abandoned his wife and mother to wander around. 261 00:14:11,319 --> 00:14:13,160 Then, he claimed to have attained the Tao, 262 00:14:13,240 --> 00:14:15,040 swindling others for decades. 263 00:14:15,599 --> 00:14:17,959 Finally, he managed to join Qingfeng Temple. 264 00:14:19,680 --> 00:14:22,120 What are you talking about, Your Highness? 265 00:14:22,199 --> 00:14:23,839 I do not understand one bit. 266 00:14:23,920 --> 00:14:26,839 Actually, I also brought a witness here. 267 00:14:26,920 --> 00:14:27,959 Summon the witness. 268 00:14:28,520 --> 00:14:29,839 Bring Mrs. Wang in. 269 00:14:29,920 --> 00:14:31,040 This… 270 00:14:31,120 --> 00:14:32,760 This is simply inexplicable. 271 00:14:37,479 --> 00:14:40,160 Greetings, Your Majesty. 272 00:14:40,760 --> 00:14:41,800 Rise and speak. 273 00:14:41,880 --> 00:14:43,000 Thank you, Your Majesty. 274 00:14:43,079 --> 00:14:44,120 Tell me. 275 00:14:44,800 --> 00:14:46,000 Do you recognize this person? 276 00:14:48,240 --> 00:14:49,520 Dear! 277 00:14:50,280 --> 00:14:51,160 You're still alive! 278 00:14:51,240 --> 00:14:53,439 Madam, please watch your manners! 279 00:14:54,360 --> 00:14:55,800 What… 280 00:14:55,880 --> 00:14:57,360 You called me Madam? 281 00:15:00,280 --> 00:15:02,079 It turns out nothing happened to you. 282 00:15:02,160 --> 00:15:04,280 You just didn't want to come back home! 283 00:15:04,360 --> 00:15:06,439 You're so evil, Wang Caishan. 284 00:15:06,520 --> 00:15:09,439 -What are you talking about? -I've cared for your mother for a decade. 285 00:15:09,520 --> 00:15:11,319 -Who… -You scoundrel! Today, I'll… 286 00:15:11,400 --> 00:15:12,800 -Enough! -Someone! 287 00:15:12,880 --> 00:15:13,760 Your Majesty. 288 00:15:14,240 --> 00:15:15,800 Take them away. 289 00:15:15,880 --> 00:15:17,680 Your Majesty! 290 00:15:17,760 --> 00:15:19,400 -This is… -Your Majesty. 291 00:15:19,479 --> 00:15:21,959 I only heard about his profound Taoist skills, 292 00:15:22,040 --> 00:15:23,040 nothing else. 293 00:15:23,760 --> 00:15:24,760 Never mind. 294 00:15:27,479 --> 00:15:28,959 Take them away. 295 00:15:29,040 --> 00:15:31,560 Your Majesty, I'm innocent. 296 00:15:32,240 --> 00:15:33,920 Your Majesty, I'm innocent. 297 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,640 -This… -Father. 298 00:15:35,719 --> 00:15:37,160 I request to bring Hongde back 299 00:15:37,240 --> 00:15:39,360 to the Inspectorate Office for further questioning. 300 00:15:41,160 --> 00:15:42,199 Permission granted. 301 00:15:43,040 --> 00:15:44,000 Yes, Father. 302 00:15:44,839 --> 00:15:46,079 I'll take my leave. 303 00:15:50,560 --> 00:15:51,800 You shrew! 304 00:15:51,880 --> 00:15:53,040 You fool! 305 00:15:53,120 --> 00:15:55,000 You've ruined my future! 306 00:15:55,079 --> 00:15:56,479 You scum. 307 00:15:56,560 --> 00:15:58,920 What more future do you want? 308 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:00,680 They all say men are heartless. 309 00:16:00,760 --> 00:16:02,000 I finally understand it's true. 310 00:16:02,079 --> 00:16:03,880 You shrew, you… 311 00:16:03,959 --> 00:16:05,400 All I know is you're a scum! 312 00:16:05,479 --> 00:16:06,760 I'll make you suffer! 313 00:16:06,839 --> 00:16:08,280 You darn shrew! 314 00:16:11,199 --> 00:16:14,439 What was the talisman paper with Pei Wenxuan's birth charts and mine 315 00:16:15,160 --> 00:16:16,719 used for? 316 00:16:18,359 --> 00:16:21,959 Was it really handwritten by Pei Wenxuan? 317 00:16:25,439 --> 00:16:26,719 What else do you have to say? 318 00:16:27,199 --> 00:16:30,079 I know nothing more should be said about this matter. 319 00:16:30,160 --> 00:16:32,680 But I worry for you 320 00:16:33,199 --> 00:16:34,880 and can't help but say more. 321 00:16:37,479 --> 00:16:39,160 Your Majesty, do you know 322 00:16:39,240 --> 00:16:40,760 what kind of talisman 323 00:16:40,839 --> 00:16:43,400 Taoist Hongde had with him? 324 00:16:44,719 --> 00:16:47,959 It's for love to be lasted for three lifetimes. 325 00:16:49,280 --> 00:16:52,479 The talisman paper was written by the Prince Consort himself. 326 00:16:52,560 --> 00:16:55,599 It also means it was the Prince Consort who asked for the talisman. 327 00:16:56,160 --> 00:16:57,280 Your Majesty. 328 00:16:57,359 --> 00:16:59,319 How many men in this world 329 00:16:59,400 --> 00:17:01,839 are so deeply in love with their wives? 330 00:17:02,439 --> 00:17:04,960 One lifetime is not enough. They vow to be together 331 00:17:05,040 --> 00:17:06,720 across three lifetimes. 332 00:17:07,760 --> 00:17:10,280 I remember you once said 333 00:17:10,359 --> 00:17:12,280 that Pei Wenxuan is from a humble family. 334 00:17:12,359 --> 00:17:15,000 He serves as your blade to keep the noble families in check. 335 00:17:16,200 --> 00:17:19,800 He and Princess Pingyue seem to be deeply in love. 336 00:17:20,359 --> 00:17:21,440 But in reality, 337 00:17:22,159 --> 00:17:26,159 it's a means for him to manipulate Princess Pingyue. 338 00:17:26,240 --> 00:17:29,040 But now, who manipulates whom 339 00:17:29,120 --> 00:17:31,480 between those two? 340 00:17:33,080 --> 00:17:38,080 If Pei Wenxuan truly loved Princess Pingyue, 341 00:17:38,159 --> 00:17:39,600 what would happen? 342 00:17:40,760 --> 00:17:42,000 What do you think would happen? 343 00:17:42,600 --> 00:17:43,480 Keep going. 344 00:17:44,320 --> 00:17:45,520 What if 345 00:17:45,600 --> 00:17:48,560 Princess Pingyue were loyal to the Crown Prince 346 00:17:49,240 --> 00:17:51,000 and the noble families? 347 00:17:51,080 --> 00:17:52,320 In your opinion, 348 00:17:53,159 --> 00:17:54,560 what should we do then? 349 00:17:54,639 --> 00:17:56,040 In my opinion, 350 00:17:56,120 --> 00:17:57,919 keeping a tiger around invites trouble. 351 00:17:59,120 --> 00:18:02,360 Since the Prince Consort is devoted to Princess Pingyue, 352 00:18:02,919 --> 00:18:05,800 he might as well just be an obedient Prince Consort. 353 00:18:06,520 --> 00:18:10,280 If Princess Pingyue turns out to be a tiger in the future, 354 00:18:11,080 --> 00:18:13,960 you will be able to get rid of her. 355 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:20,840 Pei Wenxuan. 356 00:18:21,760 --> 00:18:23,080 What are you doing here? 357 00:18:23,159 --> 00:18:24,080 I'm waiting for you. 358 00:18:24,960 --> 00:18:26,040 Great timing. 359 00:18:26,919 --> 00:18:28,159 Take a look at this. 360 00:18:33,760 --> 00:18:34,639 Where did you get it? 361 00:18:35,399 --> 00:18:36,360 Hongde gave this to me. 362 00:18:37,360 --> 00:18:38,760 Didn't you write this? 363 00:18:40,280 --> 00:18:41,360 No. 364 00:18:41,440 --> 00:18:42,840 Someone forged my handwriting 365 00:18:43,520 --> 00:18:46,520 and set up a situation for you to judge 366 00:18:46,600 --> 00:18:48,520 while distracting you with Taoist Hongde's matters 367 00:18:48,600 --> 00:18:51,520 so you'd overlook other matters. 368 00:18:51,600 --> 00:18:53,639 They must be after something else then. 369 00:18:55,080 --> 00:18:57,679 I guess they already planned 370 00:18:57,760 --> 00:18:59,240 to abandon Taoist Hongde long ago. 371 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,399 Even Consort Rou 372 00:19:01,480 --> 00:19:03,480 had anticipated to be suppressed by me. 373 00:19:03,560 --> 00:19:05,679 Their goal is to make us admit 374 00:19:05,760 --> 00:19:07,200 that this talisman belongs to us. 375 00:19:08,960 --> 00:19:11,000 What exactly is this talisman for? 376 00:19:11,080 --> 00:19:14,200 It's a talisman made by an abbot in the Matchmaking Temple in the city. 377 00:19:14,280 --> 00:19:16,480 To request one, you must bathe, fast, 378 00:19:16,560 --> 00:19:18,480 and recite scriptures for 49 days to make a wish. 379 00:19:20,280 --> 00:19:23,480 The meaning of this talisman is for two people on the charm 380 00:19:24,480 --> 00:19:26,879 to form a three-lifetime bond and be bound in life and death. 381 00:19:32,679 --> 00:19:33,639 I was too careless. 382 00:19:35,919 --> 00:19:36,919 Your Highness. 383 00:19:38,320 --> 00:19:40,240 I'm not surprised you failed this time. 384 00:19:40,320 --> 00:19:42,159 After all, no one can take precautions 385 00:19:42,240 --> 00:19:43,520 against hidden attacks from those 386 00:19:43,600 --> 00:19:45,000 who were once close to us. 387 00:19:45,080 --> 00:19:46,760 I should have been more careful. 388 00:19:47,600 --> 00:19:48,760 Don't be angry with me. 389 00:19:48,840 --> 00:19:49,760 I won't be angry. 390 00:19:51,240 --> 00:19:52,679 But what should we do now? 391 00:19:54,760 --> 00:19:56,159 After Father sees this talisman, 392 00:19:57,080 --> 00:19:59,200 he probably won't believe what you said before. 393 00:20:00,080 --> 00:20:01,440 If we don't do something, 394 00:20:01,520 --> 00:20:02,840 we'll meet our end 395 00:20:03,840 --> 00:20:05,080 before Chuan ascends the throne. 396 00:20:05,159 --> 00:20:07,360 It's all right. There will always be a way. 397 00:20:08,760 --> 00:20:09,720 Do you have any ideas? 398 00:20:11,240 --> 00:20:13,639 Su Rongqing's move was too aggressive. 399 00:20:14,360 --> 00:20:15,480 He cut off my sources 400 00:20:16,440 --> 00:20:18,120 and ruined my foundation completely. 401 00:20:19,159 --> 00:20:20,360 This talisman… 402 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,919 is Father's most handy weapon. 403 00:20:26,280 --> 00:20:27,840 But these pieces of evidence 404 00:20:28,600 --> 00:20:30,240 will only raise Father's suspicions. 405 00:20:31,080 --> 00:20:32,879 Knowing Father's temperament, 406 00:20:32,960 --> 00:20:34,639 he'll definitely test you again. 407 00:20:36,280 --> 00:20:37,159 When that time comes, 408 00:20:37,760 --> 00:20:40,000 you must demonstrate loyalty as required. 409 00:20:40,720 --> 00:20:41,639 Understand? 410 00:20:45,240 --> 00:20:46,399 What do you mean? 411 00:20:47,520 --> 00:20:48,560 Are you saying that, 412 00:20:49,760 --> 00:20:52,200 if necessary, you would divorce me? 413 00:20:52,280 --> 00:20:53,360 Exactly. 414 00:20:55,800 --> 00:20:58,480 First, we interfered with the promotion in the Ministry of Personnel. 415 00:20:58,560 --> 00:21:00,480 Then, Hongde revealed my relationship with Chuan. 416 00:21:00,560 --> 00:21:02,000 Now, this talisman has appeared. 417 00:21:02,080 --> 00:21:04,159 -Father will definitely be suspicious. -No. 418 00:21:04,240 --> 00:21:05,960 I absolutely won't divorce you. 419 00:21:07,320 --> 00:21:09,000 Show your loyalty to Father. 420 00:21:09,080 --> 00:21:11,120 Our divorce may not necessarily be a divorce for real. 421 00:21:11,200 --> 00:21:12,840 Even if Father really orders us to divorce, 422 00:21:12,919 --> 00:21:14,040 our feelings 423 00:21:14,120 --> 00:21:16,000 aren't something a marriage contract can decide. 424 00:21:16,080 --> 00:21:18,520 Does being husband and wife not matter to you at all? 425 00:21:18,600 --> 00:21:20,600 -I never said that. -Then what do you mean? 426 00:21:20,679 --> 00:21:22,520 There seems to be no other way now. 427 00:21:22,600 --> 00:21:23,960 If you don't do this, 428 00:21:24,040 --> 00:21:25,679 you may lose the position of Vice Minister. 429 00:21:25,760 --> 00:21:27,159 We cannot divorce because of that. 430 00:21:28,120 --> 00:21:29,840 I won't be the Vice Minister then. 431 00:21:29,919 --> 00:21:31,399 Not just being the Vice Minister. 432 00:21:31,480 --> 00:21:33,919 You might never hold any position with real power again. 433 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,760 You might not even get to be 434 00:21:35,840 --> 00:21:36,840 an investigating censor. 435 00:21:36,919 --> 00:21:39,080 It's fine if I'm not the Vice Minister of Personnel, 436 00:21:39,159 --> 00:21:41,240 an investigating censor, or even the Grand Chancellor. 437 00:21:41,320 --> 00:21:43,159 Whether I hold office or not matters not to me. 438 00:21:43,240 --> 00:21:44,679 I just don't want to divorce you. 439 00:21:44,760 --> 00:21:46,679 Then what will you do? 440 00:21:46,760 --> 00:21:48,520 Return to Luzhou to row boats and pick seeds? 441 00:21:48,600 --> 00:21:51,280 Now you get to relive your life, do you want to achieve nothing again? 442 00:21:52,320 --> 00:21:53,240 Listen to me. 443 00:21:53,320 --> 00:21:55,439 Relationships require qualifications. 444 00:21:55,520 --> 00:21:57,000 You and Chuan's biggest problem 445 00:21:57,080 --> 00:21:58,280 is that when you lack ability, 446 00:21:58,360 --> 00:22:00,000 you crave things you shouldn't. 447 00:22:00,080 --> 00:22:01,960 When have I desired that I shouldn't? 448 00:22:02,040 --> 00:22:04,040 I just hope my wife won't give up 449 00:22:04,120 --> 00:22:06,040 on our marriage like I do. 450 00:22:06,520 --> 00:22:07,639 Can I not desire that? 451 00:22:07,720 --> 00:22:10,439 Pei Wenxuan, you're panicking. 452 00:22:10,520 --> 00:22:11,760 You're scared. 453 00:22:11,840 --> 00:22:12,919 You don't trust me. 454 00:22:13,480 --> 00:22:15,679 If you trusted me and believed in yourself a little more, 455 00:22:15,760 --> 00:22:17,879 -you would agree with me. -Fine. 456 00:22:17,960 --> 00:22:20,439 If you really want to divorce me, I can fulfill your wish. 457 00:22:20,520 --> 00:22:21,879 -"My wish"? -But listen, Li Rong. 458 00:22:21,960 --> 00:22:23,280 It's not that I don't trust you. 459 00:22:23,360 --> 00:22:25,439 It's that you haven't shown me the respect I deserve. 460 00:22:25,520 --> 00:22:26,879 Every time you make a decision, 461 00:22:26,960 --> 00:22:28,639 you choose power without hesitating at all. 462 00:22:28,720 --> 00:22:30,159 Have you ever considered my feelings? 463 00:22:30,679 --> 00:22:33,159 Have you ever thought of me? No, you haven't. 464 00:22:42,760 --> 00:22:44,200 If you insist on thinking like this, 465 00:22:44,840 --> 00:22:46,520 there's nothing more for me to say to you. 466 00:22:47,399 --> 00:22:48,439 Fine. 467 00:22:48,520 --> 00:22:49,840 All right. No problem. 468 00:22:49,919 --> 00:22:51,480 If you don't want to hold office, don't. 469 00:22:51,560 --> 00:22:53,000 If you want to get killed, go ahead. 470 00:22:53,080 --> 00:22:54,840 If you're willing to lose to Su Rongqing, 471 00:22:54,919 --> 00:22:56,120 I don't mind. 472 00:22:56,200 --> 00:22:58,000 Do you think I care about you that much? 473 00:22:58,080 --> 00:23:00,879 I just want to tell you that love is useless in this situation. 474 00:23:00,960 --> 00:23:02,000 The future is important. 475 00:23:02,080 --> 00:23:03,679 But fine, you figure it out on your own. 476 00:23:03,760 --> 00:23:06,480 -I'm not coming back tonight. -Then I'll write the divorce letter. 477 00:23:06,560 --> 00:23:07,439 Go ahead. 478 00:23:07,520 --> 00:23:08,800 I'll go and drink on a showboat 479 00:23:08,879 --> 00:23:10,879 I'll have eight or ten handsome men keep me company. 480 00:23:10,960 --> 00:23:13,200 If you don't divorce me tomorrow, you're a coward. 481 00:23:24,960 --> 00:23:26,879 Your Highness, where are you going? 482 00:23:26,960 --> 00:23:28,280 To the lake to find a boat 483 00:23:28,360 --> 00:23:30,480 and go to Nanfeng House to find the most handsome men. 484 00:23:30,560 --> 00:23:32,360 It'd be best if he could play an instrument. 485 00:23:32,439 --> 00:23:33,679 Your Highness, are you serious? 486 00:23:36,480 --> 00:23:38,439 The most important thing now is to find a solution, 487 00:23:38,960 --> 00:23:40,480 not to argue with Li Rong. 488 00:23:43,520 --> 00:23:44,480 Sir. 489 00:23:45,760 --> 00:23:46,919 Bad news. 490 00:23:47,000 --> 00:23:48,439 The Princess went to the lake, 491 00:23:49,000 --> 00:23:49,919 rented a showboat, 492 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:52,159 and called many men from Nanfeng House. 493 00:23:53,679 --> 00:23:55,679 Nothing major will happen with so many people there. 494 00:23:56,919 --> 00:23:58,600 How could you say that? 495 00:23:58,679 --> 00:24:01,159 You can't allow the Princess to act recklessly. 496 00:24:01,240 --> 00:24:03,639 There will be a second time. What if there are fewer next time? 497 00:24:03,720 --> 00:24:05,280 -Get out. -What? 498 00:24:05,360 --> 00:24:06,840 I said, get out! 499 00:24:09,040 --> 00:24:11,000 -Sir… -Did I not make myself clear enough? 500 00:24:16,360 --> 00:24:17,600 This is so frustrating. 501 00:24:26,360 --> 00:24:27,879 You want to divorce me? 502 00:24:27,960 --> 00:24:28,800 Yes. 503 00:24:28,879 --> 00:24:30,879 Have you ever cared about me at all? No, you haven't. 504 00:24:30,960 --> 00:24:32,520 Do you think I care about you that much? 505 00:24:32,600 --> 00:24:35,480 I just want to tell you that love is useless in this situation. 506 00:24:35,560 --> 00:24:36,760 The future is important. 507 00:25:00,320 --> 00:25:02,639 Pei Wenxuan, are you all right? 508 00:25:03,320 --> 00:25:05,159 I'm waiting for you in the palace. 509 00:25:05,760 --> 00:25:07,000 If you don't come back, 510 00:25:08,199 --> 00:25:11,199 I may think it's fine. 511 00:25:12,120 --> 00:25:13,439 But I'll still be afraid. 512 00:25:14,840 --> 00:25:15,720 Forget it. 513 00:25:16,360 --> 00:25:18,120 This letter can't be sent out anyway. 514 00:25:19,120 --> 00:25:20,320 I'll tell you the truth. 515 00:25:20,800 --> 00:25:22,000 How could I be fine 516 00:25:22,760 --> 00:25:24,360 if you don't come back? 517 00:25:26,159 --> 00:25:27,040 Pei Wenxuan. 518 00:25:27,720 --> 00:25:30,720 I regret letting you leave Huajing. 519 00:25:30,800 --> 00:25:32,840 I'm fine without the Inspectorate Office. 520 00:25:33,439 --> 00:25:34,520 If you don't come back, 521 00:25:35,199 --> 00:25:36,480 where should I look for you? 522 00:25:36,560 --> 00:25:38,639 IF YOU DON'T COME BACK, WHERE… 523 00:25:39,320 --> 00:25:40,159 Pei Wenxuan. 524 00:25:40,919 --> 00:25:42,320 They all say you're dead. 525 00:25:43,080 --> 00:25:44,120 But I don't believe it. 526 00:25:45,199 --> 00:25:46,639 They wouldn't know 527 00:25:46,720 --> 00:25:49,520 how capable and clever you are. 528 00:25:50,360 --> 00:25:53,240 How could those people in high places understand 529 00:25:53,320 --> 00:25:54,919 the amazing resilience of tender grass 530 00:25:55,000 --> 00:25:56,720 growing through rocks? 531 00:25:58,080 --> 00:26:01,000 Moreover, I'm still waiting for you in Huajing. 532 00:26:03,199 --> 00:26:04,919 Pei Wenxuan, do you have no heart? 533 00:26:05,480 --> 00:26:07,639 Li Rong is not like ordinary girls 534 00:26:07,720 --> 00:26:09,720 who talk openly about emotions. 535 00:26:11,000 --> 00:26:13,560 Even in letters, she rarely mentions it. 536 00:26:14,360 --> 00:26:16,199 But she set up an ambush at the Butterfly Gorge 537 00:26:16,280 --> 00:26:18,760 for those who tried to assassinate you and take out Xie Lanqing. 538 00:26:18,840 --> 00:26:21,159 She would even try to please you by asking for favors 539 00:26:21,240 --> 00:26:23,320 only to get you a position as the secretary of exams. 540 00:26:23,399 --> 00:26:26,919 How can you say she only loves power? 541 00:26:48,240 --> 00:26:49,960 -It looks so pretty. -What did you wish for? 542 00:26:50,040 --> 00:26:52,040 -Let's go. -There's another one there. 543 00:26:52,120 --> 00:26:53,000 It looks so beautiful. 544 00:26:53,080 --> 00:26:54,000 How beautiful! 545 00:26:54,879 --> 00:26:56,480 Come, let's set one off too. 546 00:26:56,560 --> 00:26:57,399 All right. 547 00:26:58,560 --> 00:26:59,679 Let's pick a red one. 548 00:26:59,760 --> 00:27:00,760 All right. 549 00:27:01,520 --> 00:27:02,960 -Slow down. -Don't run. 550 00:27:08,520 --> 00:27:10,960 Your Highness, all the best places to see lanterns today 551 00:27:11,040 --> 00:27:13,840 have been reserved by various families in advance. 552 00:27:14,439 --> 00:27:16,520 We came late, leaving us and the common people 553 00:27:16,600 --> 00:27:17,679 on the same lake. 554 00:27:17,760 --> 00:27:18,919 It might be a bit noisy. 555 00:27:19,000 --> 00:27:20,080 Please don't be angry. 556 00:27:20,919 --> 00:27:23,199 It's all right. Just make sure you have the men I want. 557 00:27:23,879 --> 00:27:24,840 Yes, Your Highness. 558 00:27:34,399 --> 00:27:35,919 -Greetings, miss. -Greetings, miss. 559 00:27:38,600 --> 00:27:39,480 Please rise. 560 00:27:40,040 --> 00:27:41,480 -Thank you, miss. -Thank you, miss. 561 00:27:42,760 --> 00:27:44,080 Those who can play the qin, play. 562 00:27:44,159 --> 00:27:45,280 Those who can sing, sing. 563 00:27:45,360 --> 00:27:46,560 Those who can dance, dance. 564 00:27:46,639 --> 00:27:47,679 If you know none of these, 565 00:27:47,760 --> 00:27:49,000 you can enjoy yourselves, 566 00:27:49,080 --> 00:27:50,320 so long as you liven things up. 567 00:27:50,399 --> 00:27:51,560 -Yes, miss. -Yes, miss. 568 00:27:57,639 --> 00:27:59,199 Shall I massage your shoulders? 569 00:27:59,280 --> 00:28:00,199 Or your legs? 570 00:28:01,040 --> 00:28:02,040 Speaking of which… 571 00:28:02,120 --> 00:28:03,600 -No, thanks. -Miss, is this all right? 572 00:28:03,679 --> 00:28:05,199 -There is a county… -You don't have to. 573 00:28:05,280 --> 00:28:07,399 After retiring from office 574 00:28:07,480 --> 00:28:10,280 -and returning to his hometown… -News of me boarding this showboat 575 00:28:10,360 --> 00:28:12,480 will reach the palace tomorrow. 576 00:28:13,120 --> 00:28:15,040 If Pei Wenxuan calms down, 577 00:28:15,120 --> 00:28:17,960 he will explain to Father 578 00:28:18,040 --> 00:28:20,199 that we aren't as close as he thinks. 579 00:28:20,679 --> 00:28:22,199 If he can't calm down, 580 00:28:22,280 --> 00:28:25,120 -he'd probably want a divorce. -I'm the Earth Deity 581 00:28:25,199 --> 00:28:26,480 of the county where you resigned. 582 00:28:27,760 --> 00:28:29,159 That would be good. 583 00:28:29,240 --> 00:28:31,240 So he won't ruin his future. 584 00:28:31,320 --> 00:28:33,159 Then why are you here? 585 00:28:33,240 --> 00:28:36,080 I saw the Earth Deity staring blankly at the county magistrate. 586 00:28:36,159 --> 00:28:37,480 "Your land 587 00:28:37,560 --> 00:28:39,879 has been blown away by your bragging. 588 00:28:40,360 --> 00:28:42,840 So I had to follow you here." 589 00:28:45,320 --> 00:28:46,320 That's a good story. 590 00:28:46,919 --> 00:28:48,399 Go and get your reward later. 591 00:28:48,959 --> 00:28:49,959 Thank you, miss. 592 00:28:50,840 --> 00:28:52,600 If you like it, 593 00:28:52,679 --> 00:28:56,439 how about I perform a magic trick? 594 00:28:57,520 --> 00:28:58,720 A magic trick? 595 00:28:59,639 --> 00:29:01,959 I've been entrusted by someone 596 00:29:02,480 --> 00:29:05,639 to entertain you today. 597 00:29:06,360 --> 00:29:07,480 Entrusted by someone? 598 00:29:09,560 --> 00:29:10,840 Please watch, miss. 599 00:29:13,199 --> 00:29:15,399 At this moment, this box is empty. 600 00:29:17,720 --> 00:29:18,679 Please watch closely. 601 00:29:38,080 --> 00:29:38,919 There's nothing. 602 00:29:45,919 --> 00:29:47,320 -Awesome. -Incredible. 603 00:29:49,360 --> 00:29:50,439 That's amazing. 604 00:29:52,600 --> 00:29:53,560 It has been a while. 605 00:29:56,959 --> 00:29:58,800 Are you satisfied with the special surprise 606 00:29:59,639 --> 00:30:00,520 prepared just for you? 607 00:30:05,360 --> 00:30:06,639 You can leave now. 608 00:30:06,720 --> 00:30:07,600 Leave. 609 00:30:10,439 --> 00:30:11,280 Leave now. 610 00:30:13,879 --> 00:30:16,560 -Both of you, hurry up. -I'm coming. 611 00:30:19,679 --> 00:30:20,520 Jinglan. 612 00:30:22,679 --> 00:30:24,280 Your Highness. 613 00:30:25,360 --> 00:30:27,439 I know Her Highness has invited men from Nanfeng House. 614 00:30:27,520 --> 00:30:28,720 I'm not here to cause trouble. 615 00:30:29,480 --> 00:30:30,360 Where is she? 616 00:30:34,480 --> 00:30:36,120 I won't ask the second time. 617 00:30:37,240 --> 00:30:39,199 The boat has already set sail. 618 00:30:39,280 --> 00:30:40,360 Which one? 619 00:30:42,679 --> 00:30:43,879 Tell me! 620 00:30:44,879 --> 00:30:48,280 The one in the middle of the lake, with flowers painted on it. 621 00:30:48,360 --> 00:30:49,639 A double-decker boat. 622 00:30:53,760 --> 00:30:55,639 Mister, where's my boat? 623 00:30:55,720 --> 00:30:56,560 Sir. 624 00:30:57,159 --> 00:30:58,159 Why are you alone? 625 00:30:58,240 --> 00:31:00,000 -Weren't you bringing your wife? -Enough. 626 00:31:00,080 --> 00:31:01,320 Take me there. 627 00:31:01,399 --> 00:31:02,439 This way, please. 628 00:31:04,639 --> 00:31:05,600 Please keep trouble out. 629 00:31:05,679 --> 00:31:07,040 What are you doing here? 630 00:31:29,240 --> 00:31:31,639 I've long wanted to speak with you, Your Highness. 631 00:31:32,159 --> 00:31:33,360 But I've never had the chance. 632 00:31:34,840 --> 00:31:36,679 I saw you at the lakeside today. 633 00:31:36,760 --> 00:31:39,120 So I mingled with the crowd and boarded this boat. 634 00:31:40,199 --> 00:31:41,320 I didn't expect it 635 00:31:42,280 --> 00:31:43,439 to be a banquet hosted by you. 636 00:31:44,240 --> 00:31:45,480 Your lifestyle 637 00:31:47,560 --> 00:31:50,360 has truly broadened my horizons. 638 00:31:54,120 --> 00:31:55,760 Why aren't you bowing to the Princess? 639 00:31:56,360 --> 00:31:58,280 You don't want to reveal your identity. 640 00:31:58,360 --> 00:32:01,159 So I'm just following your wishes. 641 00:32:01,240 --> 00:32:02,639 Stop the nonsense. 642 00:32:02,719 --> 00:32:03,919 What do you want from me? 643 00:32:09,520 --> 00:32:10,879 I want to ask you for a favor. 644 00:32:11,439 --> 00:32:12,760 I want to seek justice 645 00:32:12,840 --> 00:32:15,480 for a friend of mine, Chen Houzhao, from Qingcheng Academy. 646 00:32:18,120 --> 00:32:19,080 What kind of justice 647 00:32:19,760 --> 00:32:21,120 do you need help with from me? 648 00:32:23,520 --> 00:32:26,280 Chen Houzhao is an old friend of mine 649 00:32:26,360 --> 00:32:27,439 who is very talented. 650 00:32:28,120 --> 00:32:29,320 This time in the imperial exam, 651 00:32:29,399 --> 00:32:31,520 he topped the provincial exam 652 00:32:31,600 --> 00:32:32,879 and was supposed to participate 653 00:32:33,560 --> 00:32:35,320 in the metropolitan civil service exam. 654 00:32:35,399 --> 00:32:39,000 But the local squire, Xiao Pingzhang, colluded with the authorities 655 00:32:39,080 --> 00:32:40,679 to take away his spot 656 00:32:40,760 --> 00:32:43,439 and let his own son, Xiao Shunwen, take his place 657 00:32:43,520 --> 00:32:44,879 and opportunity instead. 658 00:32:45,480 --> 00:32:47,480 My friend traveled to the capital to appeal. 659 00:32:47,560 --> 00:32:49,000 But he was attacked along the way. 660 00:32:49,080 --> 00:32:50,919 When he finally reached the capital, 661 00:32:51,000 --> 00:32:52,600 no official was willing to hear his case. 662 00:32:53,719 --> 00:32:55,480 I have long heard of your reputation. 663 00:32:55,560 --> 00:32:58,639 I know that you're righteous and fair. 664 00:32:58,719 --> 00:33:01,320 I hope you can seek justice for my friend. 665 00:33:25,959 --> 00:33:27,199 Thank you, Eunuch Fu. 666 00:33:32,719 --> 00:33:35,919 I brewed this calming soup myself. 667 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,320 It's your favorite. 668 00:33:37,879 --> 00:33:39,560 Please drink it and rest early. 669 00:33:42,439 --> 00:33:43,280 Thank you. 670 00:34:06,760 --> 00:34:08,520 Do you think you can get no benefit 671 00:34:09,120 --> 00:34:10,120 in this case? 672 00:34:11,279 --> 00:34:12,159 Why? 673 00:34:13,120 --> 00:34:14,360 Do you have something to offer? 674 00:34:17,159 --> 00:34:18,639 Most of the things I can offer you 675 00:34:19,759 --> 00:34:21,319 aren't to your liking, 676 00:34:22,759 --> 00:34:23,759 except for one thing. 677 00:34:24,600 --> 00:34:25,920 But it depends on if you want it. 678 00:34:27,759 --> 00:34:28,679 Tell me. 679 00:34:28,759 --> 00:34:30,600 You hold a high position and great power. 680 00:34:31,279 --> 00:34:33,279 Tonight, aren't you lacking a guest of honor 681 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:35,880 while enjoying a boat ride? 682 00:34:39,480 --> 00:34:40,920 If you don't mind, 683 00:34:41,480 --> 00:34:43,960 I am willing to offer myself as a companion for the night. 684 00:34:51,000 --> 00:34:52,360 Cui Yulang. 685 00:34:52,440 --> 00:34:54,360 A special guest offering as a bed partner, huh? 686 00:34:54,440 --> 00:34:55,799 You're unbelievable. 687 00:34:55,880 --> 00:34:57,600 No, Prince Consort! Let me explain! 688 00:34:57,680 --> 00:34:59,920 Stay still! You'd better stand still! 689 00:35:02,200 --> 00:35:04,040 -Look over there! -Pei Wenxuan! 690 00:35:18,319 --> 00:35:19,440 Let's go. 691 00:35:19,520 --> 00:35:20,600 What are you doing? 692 00:35:20,680 --> 00:35:22,080 -Move aside! -What are you doing? 693 00:35:24,040 --> 00:35:26,240 Pei Wenxuan, where are you taking me? 694 00:35:36,240 --> 00:35:38,720 What are you doing? Stop acting like a mad person. 695 00:36:04,880 --> 00:36:06,000 Calm down a bit. 696 00:36:06,080 --> 00:36:07,720 Pei Wenxuan is a sensible person. 697 00:36:08,200 --> 00:36:10,000 He won't lose his mind even if he's being mad. 698 00:36:10,759 --> 00:36:12,279 Even if he goes crazy tonight 699 00:36:12,360 --> 00:36:13,960 and wants to die with me, 700 00:36:14,040 --> 00:36:15,759 there will be a proper way to do it. 701 00:36:22,560 --> 00:36:24,040 Why did you come here late at night 702 00:36:24,120 --> 00:36:25,799 instead of writing the divorce letter 703 00:36:26,520 --> 00:36:27,640 at home? 704 00:36:29,759 --> 00:36:31,440 Could it be that you've realized 705 00:36:31,520 --> 00:36:34,440 you're a despicable person who can't bear to part with me? 706 00:36:41,600 --> 00:36:43,160 Make haste if you have something to say. 707 00:36:43,240 --> 00:36:44,759 Many men are waiting for me. 708 00:36:54,720 --> 00:36:56,200 You want to go back, right? 709 00:36:56,279 --> 00:36:57,759 In your dreams. 710 00:37:05,040 --> 00:37:06,680 No, not even in your dreams. 711 00:37:06,759 --> 00:37:08,480 From now on, stay at the Princess' Mansion 712 00:37:08,560 --> 00:37:09,400 and be a good wife. 713 00:37:12,240 --> 00:37:13,279 Pei Wenxuan. 714 00:37:14,680 --> 00:37:15,640 Row the boat back. 715 00:37:16,880 --> 00:37:18,200 Go back yourself. 716 00:37:19,080 --> 00:37:19,920 Go. 717 00:37:27,520 --> 00:37:28,359 All right. 718 00:37:31,080 --> 00:37:33,160 I thought you were good at swimming. You can swim back. 719 00:37:33,759 --> 00:37:34,600 You can do it. 720 00:37:36,920 --> 00:37:38,319 What is wrong with you? 721 00:37:42,839 --> 00:37:45,000 What did Cui Yulang mean just now? 722 00:37:47,160 --> 00:37:48,440 Exactly what you heard. 723 00:37:50,359 --> 00:37:51,799 Can't you say something nice to me? 724 00:37:51,880 --> 00:37:53,279 What do you mean by something nice? 725 00:37:55,600 --> 00:37:58,359 Can't you explain to me what you're thinking? 726 00:37:58,440 --> 00:38:00,680 -Is it that difficult? -I am speaking my mind. 727 00:38:03,279 --> 00:38:05,359 Didn't you say I never had you in my heart? 728 00:38:05,880 --> 00:38:08,160 I just wanted to come out and have fun. 729 00:38:08,240 --> 00:38:09,480 I rented the showboat 730 00:38:09,560 --> 00:38:11,000 and I invited those men. 731 00:38:11,080 --> 00:38:12,560 You know what Cui Yulang meant. 732 00:38:12,640 --> 00:38:14,040 He volunteered to be a bed partner. 733 00:38:14,120 --> 00:38:16,000 What's wrong? Are you upset? 734 00:38:17,640 --> 00:38:19,960 If you're upset, go back and write the divorce letter. 735 00:38:21,160 --> 00:38:23,759 Or you can go to Chunfeng House 736 00:38:24,359 --> 00:38:26,000 and find some pretty girls. 737 00:38:26,080 --> 00:38:27,759 Why bother venting your frustration on me? 738 00:38:31,240 --> 00:38:32,600 How can you humiliate me like this? 739 00:38:34,640 --> 00:38:36,279 Yes, I am humiliating you. So what? 740 00:38:37,319 --> 00:38:38,240 Say it again. 741 00:38:40,799 --> 00:38:41,640 I'm humiliating you… 742 00:38:41,720 --> 00:38:42,880 What are you doing? 743 00:38:44,400 --> 00:38:45,359 Let go of me! 744 00:38:55,120 --> 00:38:55,960 What are you doing? 745 00:38:56,040 --> 00:38:57,160 Pei Wenxuan. 746 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:59,200 What are you doing? 747 00:39:01,279 --> 00:39:02,160 Pei Wenxuan. 748 00:39:05,200 --> 00:39:06,040 Pei Wen… 749 00:39:13,279 --> 00:39:14,240 Pei Wenxuan! 750 00:39:17,160 --> 00:39:18,240 Pei Wenxuan, are you crazy? 751 00:39:18,799 --> 00:39:19,960 What is wrong with you? 752 00:39:20,040 --> 00:39:21,600 You shameless scum! 753 00:39:21,680 --> 00:39:23,240 How dare you do this to me! 754 00:39:23,319 --> 00:39:24,640 You're so disrespectful! 755 00:39:25,319 --> 00:39:27,319 You're an old animal and a scum! 756 00:39:27,799 --> 00:39:29,120 You're humiliating me! 757 00:39:32,200 --> 00:39:34,279 Don't come near me! Don't touch me! 758 00:39:34,359 --> 00:39:35,799 -I'm sorry. -Let go! Pei Wenxuan! 759 00:39:35,880 --> 00:39:37,960 I've read the letters you wrote at Beiyan Pagoda. 760 00:39:41,279 --> 00:39:42,200 I know. 761 00:39:43,480 --> 00:39:44,960 I know you still care about me. 762 00:39:46,759 --> 00:39:48,359 I also know you still like me. 763 00:39:51,000 --> 00:39:52,400 I misunderstood you. 764 00:39:56,920 --> 00:39:58,600 But I was really angry. 765 00:39:59,480 --> 00:40:00,880 I was angry at myself. 766 00:40:03,720 --> 00:40:05,920 Why didn't I realize your feelings earlier? 767 00:40:06,720 --> 00:40:08,080 I should have trusted you. 768 00:40:08,160 --> 00:40:10,000 I should have faith in your feelings for me. 769 00:40:10,080 --> 00:40:10,920 But I… 770 00:40:16,600 --> 00:40:17,520 Li Rong. 771 00:40:18,040 --> 00:40:19,279 I'll also get sad. 772 00:40:20,040 --> 00:40:21,440 I'll also get jealous. 773 00:40:24,160 --> 00:40:25,480 I'm not that generous. 774 00:40:26,880 --> 00:40:28,960 I don't like having other men around you. 775 00:40:29,759 --> 00:40:30,880 What I hate even more 776 00:40:31,839 --> 00:40:33,839 is your readiness to leave me at any moment. 777 00:40:36,440 --> 00:40:37,960 Can't you say 778 00:40:38,520 --> 00:40:40,240 that you care about me too? 779 00:40:44,200 --> 00:40:45,080 All right. 780 00:40:46,759 --> 00:40:47,680 Forgive me. 781 00:40:50,839 --> 00:40:52,040 I don't want this either. 782 00:40:55,040 --> 00:40:57,040 I don't want to make myself so embarrassed. 783 00:40:59,880 --> 00:41:01,000 Forgive me. 784 00:41:08,520 --> 00:41:10,160 I never said I only wanted power. 785 00:41:12,600 --> 00:41:13,680 Between power and you, 786 00:41:14,720 --> 00:41:17,000 I never said power was more important. 787 00:41:18,400 --> 00:41:20,560 I just wanted to find a foolproof way 788 00:41:21,080 --> 00:41:22,160 to protect us. 789 00:41:23,480 --> 00:41:25,359 That's why I mentioned divorce. 790 00:41:27,600 --> 00:41:30,279 Because I knew Su Rongqing was plotting against you. 791 00:41:30,839 --> 00:41:32,880 I couldn't let you fall into his trap. 792 00:41:33,680 --> 00:41:35,759 Maybe I'm not as pure-hearted as you, 793 00:41:35,839 --> 00:41:38,359 thinking everything related to feelings can't be traded. 794 00:41:40,240 --> 00:41:41,560 But I'm not heartless. 795 00:41:44,160 --> 00:41:45,200 I also give, 796 00:41:45,920 --> 00:41:47,720 care, and have feelings for people. 797 00:41:49,359 --> 00:41:50,520 I just think… 798 00:41:52,040 --> 00:41:53,279 if I like someone, 799 00:41:54,520 --> 00:41:56,240 I want him to have a good life. 800 00:41:57,960 --> 00:41:59,560 Even if he's not with me, 801 00:42:00,200 --> 00:42:01,240 as long as he's doing well… 802 00:42:02,600 --> 00:42:03,759 it'll be all right with me. 803 00:42:06,440 --> 00:42:08,040 But you all think 804 00:42:09,120 --> 00:42:10,680 that I only care about power 805 00:42:12,560 --> 00:42:14,960 and that I'm cold and indifferent. 806 00:42:17,120 --> 00:42:18,920 So both you and Chuan 807 00:42:19,640 --> 00:42:22,120 think saying anything won't hurt me. 808 00:42:25,960 --> 00:42:27,120 But that's not true. 809 00:42:30,480 --> 00:42:31,520 I also care. 810 00:42:34,080 --> 00:42:37,120 I hope that if I'm good to someone… 811 00:42:39,200 --> 00:42:40,759 he can appreciate me, 812 00:42:40,839 --> 00:42:41,759 like me, 813 00:42:42,759 --> 00:42:43,720 and accept me. 814 00:42:45,080 --> 00:42:46,720 I also hope that the person I like 815 00:42:47,920 --> 00:42:50,400 will always like me, 816 00:42:50,480 --> 00:42:51,520 no matter how annoying… 817 00:42:53,319 --> 00:42:54,640 or ugly I am. 818 00:42:58,160 --> 00:42:59,640 I know this is selfish. 819 00:43:00,880 --> 00:43:02,160 But I can't help it. 820 00:43:08,759 --> 00:43:09,680 I think… 821 00:43:13,279 --> 00:43:15,319 I've fallen for you again. 822 00:43:18,440 --> 00:43:20,120 But I just like you. 823 00:43:22,560 --> 00:43:23,640 What can I do? 824 00:43:32,319 --> 00:43:33,400 Then like me. 825 00:43:37,960 --> 00:43:39,120 Li Rong. 826 00:43:40,960 --> 00:43:42,359 I can change for you. 827 00:43:44,319 --> 00:43:45,680 I just hope… 828 00:43:47,120 --> 00:43:48,640 you can be honest with me. 829 00:44:04,359 --> 00:44:06,080 Whatever it takes… 830 00:44:08,600 --> 00:44:10,359 I hope to be with you.