1 00:01:26,839 --> 00:01:29,560 ADAPTED FROM MO SHUBAI'S NOVEL, THE GRAND PRINCESS ON JJWXC.NET 2 00:01:29,640 --> 00:01:30,759 THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION 3 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:35,119 Su Rongqing. 4 00:01:36,560 --> 00:01:38,640 Hand over Hongde's son now. 5 00:01:42,600 --> 00:01:44,880 Your Majesty, I've been wronged. 6 00:01:44,960 --> 00:01:48,240 I don't know where you heard this from. 7 00:01:48,320 --> 00:01:49,839 Why don't you summon him here 8 00:01:49,920 --> 00:01:51,920 so I can confront him directly? 9 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,000 Confront him? 10 00:01:53,640 --> 00:01:54,559 For what? 11 00:01:56,320 --> 00:01:57,720 Hongde had already identified you. 12 00:01:57,800 --> 00:02:00,039 As soon as the Remonstration Office received his testimony, 13 00:02:00,119 --> 00:02:01,759 it was burned. 14 00:02:01,839 --> 00:02:04,960 I summoned him to come as a witness, yet he died on the way here, 15 00:02:05,440 --> 00:02:06,640 which was confirmed as suicide. 16 00:02:06,720 --> 00:02:08,600 If someone didn't threaten him with his son, 17 00:02:08,680 --> 00:02:10,199 why would he kill himself? 18 00:02:11,600 --> 00:02:13,400 We're investigating the child's whereabouts 19 00:02:13,480 --> 00:02:14,880 and you're involved in this as well. 20 00:02:14,960 --> 00:02:16,920 It may be a coincidence if it happened once. 21 00:02:17,000 --> 00:02:19,320 Are there such consecutive coincidences in this world? 22 00:02:23,040 --> 00:02:24,200 Your Majesty, you're right. 23 00:02:25,359 --> 00:02:27,840 I also believe that this isn't a coincidence 24 00:02:29,200 --> 00:02:32,120 and someone is trying to frame me. 25 00:02:32,840 --> 00:02:34,120 Please investigate the truth. 26 00:02:34,200 --> 00:02:35,120 Very well. 27 00:02:36,120 --> 00:02:37,359 I'll investigate it now. 28 00:02:38,120 --> 00:02:39,000 Someone. 29 00:02:39,079 --> 00:02:41,400 Take Su Rongqing away 30 00:02:41,480 --> 00:02:42,640 and put him in prison. 31 00:02:44,440 --> 00:02:45,480 Your Majesty, 32 00:02:45,560 --> 00:02:47,519 Deputy Supervisor Su Ronghua requests an audience. 33 00:02:48,160 --> 00:02:49,000 Summon him in. 34 00:02:58,320 --> 00:02:59,959 Greetings, Your Majesty. 35 00:03:03,200 --> 00:03:04,079 You may rise. 36 00:03:05,359 --> 00:03:06,440 I dare not, Your Majesty. 37 00:03:11,040 --> 00:03:12,200 This is bad. 38 00:03:12,880 --> 00:03:13,959 He's here to take the blame. 39 00:03:15,040 --> 00:03:17,359 -Father-- -Your Majesty, I hope we can talk alone. 40 00:03:19,560 --> 00:03:20,799 The rest of you can leave now. 41 00:03:22,679 --> 00:03:25,160 What? Are you disregarding my command? 42 00:03:26,640 --> 00:03:27,799 Yes, Father. 43 00:03:28,359 --> 00:03:29,519 I'll take my leave. 44 00:03:33,959 --> 00:03:36,640 They say you're very close to your brother. 45 00:03:38,079 --> 00:03:39,160 I finally get to see that 46 00:03:40,119 --> 00:03:41,040 with my own eyes today. 47 00:03:45,119 --> 00:03:46,440 Don't you feel guilty at all? 48 00:03:50,880 --> 00:03:51,799 Your Highness. 49 00:03:55,200 --> 00:03:58,399 Sometimes, we can't afford to feel guilty. 50 00:04:02,320 --> 00:04:04,920 Some people tread on the path of despair, 51 00:04:06,359 --> 00:04:07,880 so all they can do is to forge on… 52 00:04:09,399 --> 00:04:11,239 without being overcautious and indecisive. 53 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:15,160 I used to think 54 00:04:16,560 --> 00:04:18,120 that people were forced to move forward. 55 00:04:20,039 --> 00:04:21,320 However, I've come to realize 56 00:04:22,760 --> 00:04:24,280 that we create our own paths. 57 00:04:25,719 --> 00:04:26,840 If you don't move forward, 58 00:04:27,440 --> 00:04:29,880 you will never know what kind of road lies ahead. 59 00:04:31,039 --> 00:04:32,120 What if 60 00:04:33,680 --> 00:04:34,960 ahead of you is a cliff? 61 00:04:35,440 --> 00:04:37,400 That depends on whether you're willing 62 00:04:37,479 --> 00:04:39,440 to risk your life. 63 00:04:39,520 --> 00:04:42,200 Then are you willing to risk your life 64 00:04:42,760 --> 00:04:43,840 to continue on your path? 65 00:04:49,880 --> 00:04:50,840 Perhaps. 66 00:04:52,479 --> 00:04:55,640 I'm just taking one step at a time. 67 00:05:00,320 --> 00:05:03,760 Please pass this memorial to His Majesty. 68 00:05:03,840 --> 00:05:04,760 Yes. 69 00:05:07,719 --> 00:05:11,280 You weren't like this in the past. 70 00:05:11,760 --> 00:05:12,640 Well, 71 00:05:15,520 --> 00:05:16,640 people change. 72 00:05:22,159 --> 00:05:23,520 You took action against me first. 73 00:05:29,039 --> 00:05:29,960 Sorry. 74 00:05:31,719 --> 00:05:32,840 I had no choice. 75 00:05:34,479 --> 00:05:36,159 But you have to believe me. 76 00:05:37,840 --> 00:05:38,840 I would never 77 00:05:39,479 --> 00:05:40,560 hurt you. 78 00:05:45,280 --> 00:05:48,400 Your Highness, I noticed that it's raining heavily, 79 00:05:48,479 --> 00:05:49,640 so I came to take you home. 80 00:06:05,599 --> 00:06:06,479 Mr. Su. 81 00:06:08,479 --> 00:06:09,440 Good to meet you here. 82 00:06:11,840 --> 00:06:13,640 This is more than just a meeting. 83 00:06:14,200 --> 00:06:15,359 Mr. Pei, 84 00:06:15,440 --> 00:06:17,599 it has been a while. 85 00:06:30,599 --> 00:06:32,080 Your Majesty, please let me explain. 86 00:06:32,159 --> 00:06:34,680 It was I who abused my position as Prince Su's former tutor 87 00:06:34,760 --> 00:06:36,400 to instigate Consort Rou 88 00:06:36,479 --> 00:06:39,159 into framing the Crown Prince and Princess Pingyue. 89 00:06:41,479 --> 00:06:42,560 You scoundrel! 90 00:06:43,880 --> 00:06:45,840 Do you think I don't know what you're capable of? 91 00:06:47,000 --> 00:06:47,840 Your actions 92 00:06:48,479 --> 00:06:50,560 only prove that Su Rongqing must be involved in this. 93 00:06:53,560 --> 00:06:54,799 Your Majesty, you may not know 94 00:06:56,039 --> 00:06:57,680 that while I seem uninterested in politics, 95 00:06:58,240 --> 00:06:59,960 I'm actually envious of my younger brother. 96 00:07:00,039 --> 00:07:01,719 That's why I tried to win over Consort Rou 97 00:07:01,799 --> 00:07:03,640 to gain influence in the court 98 00:07:05,359 --> 00:07:07,440 and prove my worth as the eldest son of the Su Family. 99 00:07:08,080 --> 00:07:09,080 How outrageous. 100 00:07:09,640 --> 00:07:10,560 Your Majesty. 101 00:07:11,680 --> 00:07:13,840 It was me who abducted Hongde's son. 102 00:07:13,919 --> 00:07:15,799 On account of my family's loyalty 103 00:07:16,280 --> 00:07:18,320 and my service as Prince Su's former tutor, 104 00:07:18,400 --> 00:07:20,039 I hope my merits can atone for my mistakes. 105 00:07:20,120 --> 00:07:21,200 Please spare me. 106 00:07:22,239 --> 00:07:24,560 So this is the kind of tutor I got for Prince Su. 107 00:07:27,799 --> 00:07:28,880 Since it was you, 108 00:07:29,719 --> 00:07:30,919 why didn't you say so earlier? 109 00:07:33,359 --> 00:07:34,440 Please forgive me. 110 00:07:38,120 --> 00:07:39,239 Let me ask you this again. 111 00:07:40,239 --> 00:07:42,280 Was it you or Su Rongqing? 112 00:07:43,400 --> 00:07:44,359 It was me. 113 00:07:45,719 --> 00:07:47,640 I dared not admit it, 114 00:07:48,880 --> 00:07:51,000 but I couldn't bear to see my brother be wronged, 115 00:07:51,080 --> 00:07:52,840 so I had no choice but to admit my guilt. 116 00:07:54,159 --> 00:07:55,359 I hope you'll forgive me. 117 00:07:55,440 --> 00:07:57,960 Then why did Hongde testify against your brother in his testimony? 118 00:08:00,280 --> 00:08:02,880 I didn't show my face when I met Hongde. 119 00:08:03,599 --> 00:08:05,359 Perhaps Hongde saw something else 120 00:08:05,880 --> 00:08:07,359 and guessed that it was the Su Family. 121 00:08:08,280 --> 00:08:09,280 In Huajing, 122 00:08:09,359 --> 00:08:11,760 my brother is more famous than I am. 123 00:08:11,840 --> 00:08:14,679 Perhaps Hongde guessed the wrong person. 124 00:08:17,960 --> 00:08:19,320 Since he guessed the wrong person, 125 00:08:20,560 --> 00:08:22,799 why did you set fire to the Remonstration Office 126 00:08:22,880 --> 00:08:23,840 and even commit murder? 127 00:08:23,919 --> 00:08:24,919 What were you thinking? 128 00:08:25,000 --> 00:08:27,560 Your Majesty, about the fire at the Remonstration Office, 129 00:08:27,640 --> 00:08:28,960 I don't know what happened. 130 00:08:29,599 --> 00:08:30,640 As for Hongde's death, 131 00:08:31,200 --> 00:08:32,240 it was a misunderstanding. 132 00:08:33,559 --> 00:08:35,199 I did tell Hongde 133 00:08:36,039 --> 00:08:37,120 that if anything happened, 134 00:08:37,199 --> 00:08:38,240 he must never sell me out. 135 00:08:38,840 --> 00:08:40,280 However, I don't know 136 00:08:40,360 --> 00:08:42,600 why he would kill himself on the way here. 137 00:08:44,199 --> 00:08:45,120 Your Majesty. 138 00:08:46,040 --> 00:08:48,240 I was so stupid and made a mistake. 139 00:08:48,319 --> 00:08:50,120 As Prince Su's former tutor, 140 00:08:50,199 --> 00:08:52,920 I wanted the best for Prince Su and Consort Rou. 141 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:54,199 Even though you later 142 00:08:54,280 --> 00:08:56,280 appointed my brother to teach Prince Su, 143 00:08:56,360 --> 00:08:59,600 I'm the only one who truly cares about Prince Su. 144 00:09:00,079 --> 00:09:02,760 Princess Pingyue is the supervisor of the Inspectorate Office. 145 00:09:02,840 --> 00:09:04,319 She's in a high position and powerful. 146 00:09:04,400 --> 00:09:05,880 She's also the Crown Prince's sister. 147 00:09:05,959 --> 00:09:07,040 They're inseparable. 148 00:09:08,560 --> 00:09:10,520 This was what Consort Rou worried about. 149 00:09:11,360 --> 00:09:12,560 That's why I came up 150 00:09:13,880 --> 00:09:15,360 with this plan. 151 00:09:15,439 --> 00:09:18,199 Both you and Consort Rou are imbeciles. 152 00:09:20,079 --> 00:09:21,480 Why did I empower Pingyue? 153 00:09:22,360 --> 00:09:23,560 Without her, 154 00:09:23,640 --> 00:09:25,800 would your family dare take on a powerful noble family 155 00:09:26,360 --> 00:09:27,439 like the Shangguan Family? 156 00:09:28,959 --> 00:09:30,680 They would muster the entire clan's strength 157 00:09:30,760 --> 00:09:32,120 to support the Crown Prince. 158 00:09:32,199 --> 00:09:33,480 Can you? 159 00:09:35,319 --> 00:09:37,920 Pingyue has been fighting against the noble families for power. 160 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,160 Whether it's genuine or not, 161 00:09:39,240 --> 00:09:41,760 the position once held by the Shangguan Family is vacated 162 00:09:41,839 --> 00:09:44,880 and I can appoint my own people to replace the noble families. 163 00:09:45,480 --> 00:09:46,480 This is the result. 164 00:09:48,839 --> 00:09:49,800 Why was she so worried? 165 00:09:52,040 --> 00:09:53,120 She may be worried, 166 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,079 but why are you worried too? 167 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,240 Is this how you're helping her? 168 00:09:58,800 --> 00:10:01,040 Your Majesty, I've realized my mistake. 169 00:10:01,120 --> 00:10:02,600 I was too nearsighted 170 00:10:02,680 --> 00:10:04,360 to understand your intentions. 171 00:10:04,439 --> 00:10:05,720 Please forgive me, Your Majesty. 172 00:10:06,240 --> 00:10:07,079 Forget it. 173 00:10:10,120 --> 00:10:13,000 I think you aren't suited to remain in the imperial court. 174 00:10:13,079 --> 00:10:13,959 Leave now. 175 00:10:16,480 --> 00:10:19,280 Thank you for sparing me, Your Majesty. 176 00:10:37,560 --> 00:10:39,959 You shouldn't have come. 177 00:10:41,360 --> 00:10:43,280 What would you do if I didn't come? 178 00:10:47,280 --> 00:10:48,199 Rongqing. 179 00:10:50,280 --> 00:10:52,240 I don't know what you're up to, 180 00:10:53,880 --> 00:10:54,959 but don't forget 181 00:10:56,160 --> 00:10:57,280 that I'm your elder brother. 182 00:10:58,600 --> 00:11:01,480 You're not on this path alone. 183 00:11:02,520 --> 00:11:03,719 However, there are some paths 184 00:11:04,600 --> 00:11:06,040 that are destined to be trod alone. 185 00:11:08,560 --> 00:11:09,680 When I reach the end, 186 00:11:11,000 --> 00:11:12,160 if I die there 187 00:11:14,160 --> 00:11:15,199 and if you would, 188 00:11:15,680 --> 00:11:17,079 I hope you'll collect my dead body. 189 00:11:17,640 --> 00:11:20,079 Rongqing, what nonsense is that? 190 00:11:20,160 --> 00:11:21,000 Ronghua. 191 00:11:23,560 --> 00:11:25,079 Can you promise me something? 192 00:11:26,839 --> 00:11:28,079 Stay out of my business. 193 00:11:29,839 --> 00:11:31,760 I hope what happened today won't happen again. 194 00:11:32,880 --> 00:11:34,400 I'll walk alone on my own path. 195 00:11:35,560 --> 00:11:36,439 I'll bear 196 00:11:37,719 --> 00:11:38,680 my own sins. 197 00:11:47,199 --> 00:11:48,040 Ronghua. 198 00:11:55,319 --> 00:11:56,760 If you want the best for me, 199 00:11:58,600 --> 00:12:01,199 just mind your own business. 200 00:12:02,600 --> 00:12:03,439 As for the rest, 201 00:12:04,480 --> 00:12:05,360 leave them to me. 202 00:12:09,680 --> 00:12:12,120 Ronghua, go home now. 203 00:12:13,800 --> 00:12:15,480 You should grab a drink with Shangguan Ya. 204 00:12:17,400 --> 00:12:19,199 When the time is right, 205 00:12:20,040 --> 00:12:21,040 you should propose to her. 206 00:12:24,480 --> 00:12:26,120 Mr. Su, you need to leave the palace now. 207 00:12:54,400 --> 00:12:55,439 Mr. Su. 208 00:12:55,520 --> 00:12:56,439 ZHENGWU GATE 209 00:13:04,680 --> 00:13:05,680 You didn't get flogged? 210 00:13:06,480 --> 00:13:07,640 Congratulations. 211 00:13:08,480 --> 00:13:10,599 Are you here to laugh at my misfortune? 212 00:13:11,319 --> 00:13:12,680 I thought you'd finished your act 213 00:13:12,760 --> 00:13:14,120 and His Majesty didn't punish you. 214 00:13:14,680 --> 00:13:16,160 So you're here to pick me up 215 00:13:16,240 --> 00:13:17,599 because you care about me? 216 00:13:18,280 --> 00:13:19,520 You're wrong. 217 00:13:19,599 --> 00:13:21,360 I don't really care much about other people. 218 00:13:21,920 --> 00:13:22,800 It's fine. 219 00:13:22,880 --> 00:13:23,880 I'm good at this. 220 00:13:23,959 --> 00:13:25,040 I can teach you. 221 00:13:27,480 --> 00:13:28,560 To be honest, 222 00:13:29,079 --> 00:13:30,760 I brought some liquor. 223 00:13:31,719 --> 00:13:33,800 Are you interested in joining me 224 00:13:33,880 --> 00:13:36,079 to go up the mountain to watch the sunrise? 225 00:13:36,599 --> 00:13:37,599 Watch the sunrise? 226 00:13:39,880 --> 00:13:41,400 Why? You're not interested? 227 00:13:41,480 --> 00:13:42,480 No. 228 00:13:43,240 --> 00:13:44,760 Of course I'm interested. 229 00:13:44,839 --> 00:13:45,680 Besides, 230 00:13:46,199 --> 00:13:48,160 how could I bear to let you 231 00:13:48,240 --> 00:13:49,280 go up the mountain alone 232 00:13:49,959 --> 00:13:51,199 without any company? 233 00:13:51,280 --> 00:13:52,560 I didn't realize before 234 00:13:53,120 --> 00:13:55,319 that you were good at saying sweet words. 235 00:13:57,959 --> 00:13:58,839 Let's go. 236 00:14:00,319 --> 00:14:01,319 Your Majesty, 237 00:14:01,800 --> 00:14:03,920 I know you don't trust anyone now. 238 00:14:04,480 --> 00:14:05,880 Since you don't, 239 00:14:06,719 --> 00:14:07,880 why don't you give it a try? 240 00:14:11,360 --> 00:14:12,319 Give it a try? 241 00:14:12,880 --> 00:14:14,240 Try to test 242 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,240 all the doubts you have in mind. 243 00:14:22,719 --> 00:14:23,560 What is it? 244 00:14:24,199 --> 00:14:25,880 You've been thinking hard about something. 245 00:14:26,920 --> 00:14:27,880 Do you feel bad for him? 246 00:14:28,360 --> 00:14:29,319 What do you mean? 247 00:14:32,120 --> 00:14:33,760 Seriously? 248 00:14:34,479 --> 00:14:36,040 Why would I feel bad? 249 00:14:37,199 --> 00:14:38,599 I was just thinking 250 00:14:39,839 --> 00:14:42,479 that everyone is doing fine now, 251 00:14:43,319 --> 00:14:45,160 so why is the past repeating itself? 252 00:14:46,360 --> 00:14:48,040 What went wrong? 253 00:14:49,439 --> 00:14:50,360 Your Highness. 254 00:14:51,599 --> 00:14:53,959 Only saints can remain pure in a tainted world. 255 00:14:55,240 --> 00:14:57,800 Most people like you and me 256 00:14:57,880 --> 00:14:59,079 are just ordinary mortals. 257 00:15:01,680 --> 00:15:03,040 Have you committed any evil then? 258 00:15:05,520 --> 00:15:06,839 I am but an ordinary human. 259 00:15:07,920 --> 00:15:10,640 However, when I had any evil thoughts, 260 00:15:10,719 --> 00:15:12,079 I would think about you. 261 00:15:16,839 --> 00:15:17,880 For some reason, 262 00:15:18,880 --> 00:15:20,520 even when I hated you the most, 263 00:15:21,240 --> 00:15:23,120 I didn't want you to look down on me. 264 00:15:27,040 --> 00:15:27,920 Why? 265 00:15:31,000 --> 00:15:31,959 When we first met, 266 00:15:33,120 --> 00:15:35,000 you were such a wonderful person in my eyes. 267 00:15:37,959 --> 00:15:40,839 I want to be the light in your eyes, 268 00:15:41,640 --> 00:15:42,640 not a dark shadow. 269 00:15:49,240 --> 00:15:51,319 Your Highness, actually… 270 00:15:51,400 --> 00:15:52,640 It's fine. 271 00:15:54,599 --> 00:15:56,439 As long as you can keep your conscience clear, 272 00:15:57,719 --> 00:15:58,880 I'll support you. 273 00:16:02,479 --> 00:16:04,439 In fact, I was feeling apprehensive 274 00:16:04,920 --> 00:16:06,719 about the whole thing concerning Hongde today. 275 00:16:07,400 --> 00:16:09,040 But you wanted me to confront Su Rongqing, 276 00:16:09,120 --> 00:16:10,120 so I did as you said. 277 00:16:10,680 --> 00:16:12,640 That's because I knew you'd plan everything out. 278 00:16:14,199 --> 00:16:15,120 Because you were there, 279 00:16:16,640 --> 00:16:17,479 I felt safe. 280 00:16:20,199 --> 00:16:21,359 Pei Wenxuan. 281 00:16:23,680 --> 00:16:25,280 I can accept both good and evil, 282 00:16:27,439 --> 00:16:28,880 but I'm happy that you can fulfill 283 00:16:29,599 --> 00:16:31,000 my anticipations that are almost 284 00:16:32,439 --> 00:16:33,599 like a dream to achieve. 285 00:16:39,120 --> 00:16:40,760 Let's go back. I'm tired. 286 00:16:44,599 --> 00:16:45,439 All right. 287 00:16:45,520 --> 00:16:48,719 MINGYUE PALACE 288 00:16:48,800 --> 00:16:49,719 Mother, 289 00:16:50,640 --> 00:16:53,280 I'm afraid Hongde's case will implicate us. 290 00:16:54,439 --> 00:16:55,839 I share your concerns. 291 00:16:55,920 --> 00:16:58,439 However, as long as your uncle remains stationed at the borders, 292 00:16:59,000 --> 00:16:59,920 we still have hope. 293 00:17:01,359 --> 00:17:03,040 Your Highnesses. 294 00:17:03,599 --> 00:17:06,200 Your Highness, Second Young Master Su sent a message, 295 00:17:06,280 --> 00:17:07,879 saying that you and Prince Su 296 00:17:07,960 --> 00:17:10,359 can pin all the blame on his elder brother. 297 00:17:11,359 --> 00:17:13,159 He still doesn't know His Majesty that well. 298 00:17:13,240 --> 00:17:15,800 His Majesty doesn't want to see anyone shifting blame. 299 00:17:22,280 --> 00:17:23,359 Everyone. 300 00:17:23,440 --> 00:17:26,280 Do you have any objections to this year's list 301 00:17:26,359 --> 00:17:27,839 of staff mobilizations in the court? 302 00:17:32,639 --> 00:17:33,760 Your Majesty. 303 00:17:35,360 --> 00:17:36,360 What are your thoughts? 304 00:17:36,440 --> 00:17:37,520 Your Majesty. 305 00:17:37,600 --> 00:17:39,560 I have little talent and learning 306 00:17:39,639 --> 00:17:40,879 and am inexperienced. 307 00:17:40,960 --> 00:17:43,760 I've found it tough to fulfill my duties 308 00:17:43,840 --> 00:17:45,000 as a minister. 309 00:17:46,360 --> 00:17:49,159 Therefore, I implore you to select another official to replace me. 310 00:17:54,360 --> 00:17:55,960 What's he up to this time? 311 00:17:56,480 --> 00:17:58,639 Who else would take over his position? 312 00:18:04,480 --> 00:18:07,360 Since Official Su is resigning voluntarily, 313 00:18:07,879 --> 00:18:09,200 I shall not force him to stay. 314 00:18:09,680 --> 00:18:10,560 How about this? 315 00:18:11,120 --> 00:18:13,399 We'll vacate the position of the Minister of Justice for now 316 00:18:13,480 --> 00:18:16,680 and the vice ministers shall run the ministry. 317 00:18:17,200 --> 00:18:18,399 If they can't make a decision, 318 00:18:18,480 --> 00:18:20,240 they may report directly to me. 319 00:18:20,320 --> 00:18:21,240 Report directly? 320 00:18:21,320 --> 00:18:23,720 That means His Majesty is taking over the ministry. 321 00:18:24,280 --> 00:18:26,120 What do you think, Official Su? 322 00:18:26,960 --> 00:18:28,159 Wise decision, Your Majesty. 323 00:18:32,720 --> 00:18:35,280 Does anyone else have other opinions? 324 00:18:43,000 --> 00:18:45,159 As for the rebuilding of the Remonstration Office, 325 00:18:45,240 --> 00:18:47,399 the Ministry of Rites should expedite the project. 326 00:18:47,480 --> 00:18:49,520 Before the Remonstration Office is rebuilt, 327 00:18:49,600 --> 00:18:51,280 we need to keep this imperial court running. 328 00:18:51,800 --> 00:18:54,560 After some thought, I've decided to build a grand secretariat 329 00:18:54,639 --> 00:18:57,159 to temporarily replace the Remonstration Office 330 00:18:57,240 --> 00:18:59,679 so that officials can review and sort the memorials in there 331 00:18:59,760 --> 00:19:01,040 to share my burdens. 332 00:19:02,960 --> 00:19:04,080 Pei Liming. 333 00:19:04,159 --> 00:19:05,240 Su Minzhi. 334 00:19:05,320 --> 00:19:06,440 Shangguan Xu. 335 00:19:06,520 --> 00:19:08,600 I'll need the three of you 336 00:19:08,679 --> 00:19:10,159 to spare some time every day 337 00:19:10,720 --> 00:19:12,120 to review and sort the memorials. 338 00:19:12,200 --> 00:19:14,639 If you are busy with your regular work, 339 00:19:14,720 --> 00:19:16,399 you may inform me beforehand 340 00:19:16,480 --> 00:19:18,040 so that I can make other arrangements. 341 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,800 -Yes, Your Majesty. -Yes, Your Majesty. 342 00:19:21,879 --> 00:19:24,159 The three of them represent different power factions 343 00:19:24,240 --> 00:19:25,679 in the current imperial court. 344 00:19:25,760 --> 00:19:27,159 I guess that's fair. 345 00:19:27,960 --> 00:19:31,000 However, the three of them are burdened with their regular duties, 346 00:19:31,520 --> 00:19:32,879 so other than them, 347 00:19:33,480 --> 00:19:35,720 I hope to select a few more officials for this task. 348 00:19:35,800 --> 00:19:38,480 I haven't decided who to select yet. 349 00:19:38,960 --> 00:19:39,879 We'll discuss it later. 350 00:19:39,960 --> 00:19:43,280 Those three people aren't the crucial part of Father's plan. 351 00:19:43,960 --> 00:19:45,760 It's the people that will be appointed later. 352 00:19:46,720 --> 00:19:49,000 A remonstration office that can be monitored by Pei Wenxuan 353 00:19:49,480 --> 00:19:52,520 isn't better than a grand secretariat that will benefit Prince Su's future. 354 00:20:00,520 --> 00:20:02,919 I know I have committed a stupid act 355 00:20:03,000 --> 00:20:04,200 and brought much disaster 356 00:20:04,280 --> 00:20:06,040 by letting someone take advantage of me. 357 00:20:06,120 --> 00:20:07,639 To silence others, 358 00:20:07,720 --> 00:20:11,480 I'm willing to be demoted. 359 00:20:15,600 --> 00:20:16,760 You're not that stupid. 360 00:20:18,600 --> 00:20:20,080 At least you've realized your mistake. 361 00:20:20,159 --> 00:20:21,760 Forget about the demotion. 362 00:20:28,320 --> 00:20:30,560 Why are you crying if you've realized your mistake? 363 00:20:31,200 --> 00:20:32,480 I know that 364 00:20:33,080 --> 00:20:35,679 you may chastise me for saying this, 365 00:20:36,280 --> 00:20:38,280 but my feminine intuition tells me 366 00:20:38,879 --> 00:20:40,879 that Pei Wenxuan and Pingyue 367 00:20:41,520 --> 00:20:44,800 are still deeply in love. 368 00:20:45,879 --> 00:20:47,600 Therefore, my guess 369 00:20:47,679 --> 00:20:50,159 is that they're scheming something together. 370 00:20:50,879 --> 00:20:53,879 Pei Wenxuan claims to be on your side, 371 00:20:53,960 --> 00:20:57,360 but I believe that he's overtly agreeing but covertly opposing. 372 00:21:01,600 --> 00:21:04,240 The Prince Consort is handsome and has high moral qualities. 373 00:21:04,800 --> 00:21:07,399 Princess Pingyue is beautiful and gorgeous. 374 00:21:07,879 --> 00:21:09,919 Despite being a perfect match, 375 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:11,679 their marriage has come to an end. 376 00:21:11,760 --> 00:21:13,879 Due to their conflicting personalities, 377 00:21:13,960 --> 00:21:15,760 their marriage is impossible to sustain. 378 00:21:15,840 --> 00:21:18,560 Therefore, I've approved Pei Wenxuan's request 379 00:21:18,639 --> 00:21:20,960 for an amicable divorce. 380 00:21:29,480 --> 00:21:30,879 Mr. Pei, please receive the decree. 381 00:21:32,600 --> 00:21:33,600 I accept your decree. 382 00:21:34,360 --> 00:21:35,560 Thank you, Your Majesty. 383 00:21:44,320 --> 00:21:45,240 I shall return now. 384 00:21:45,800 --> 00:21:46,720 Take care, Eunuch Fu. 385 00:21:47,720 --> 00:21:48,639 Take care, Eunuch Fu. 386 00:21:59,439 --> 00:22:01,520 Sir, you must be feeling smug. 387 00:22:02,159 --> 00:22:03,840 You're too ahead of yourself. 388 00:22:04,399 --> 00:22:06,120 You've lost Her Highness just like that. 389 00:22:06,879 --> 00:22:08,960 This is so vexing. 390 00:22:13,240 --> 00:22:14,200 Is that it? 391 00:22:17,360 --> 00:22:18,480 Yes, Your Highness. 392 00:22:19,879 --> 00:22:21,879 You haven't lost any of your wealth or power. 393 00:22:21,960 --> 00:22:23,480 You've only lost me. 394 00:22:29,679 --> 00:22:31,720 All you know is venting your anger on me. 395 00:22:32,520 --> 00:22:34,159 Must you leave in such a rush? 396 00:22:36,200 --> 00:22:37,439 You… 397 00:22:37,520 --> 00:22:38,639 I… 398 00:22:39,879 --> 00:22:41,280 The Prince Consort is so heartless. 399 00:22:41,360 --> 00:22:42,760 He wouldn't even stay a bit longer. 400 00:22:42,840 --> 00:22:45,120 He's leaving overnight. 401 00:22:45,200 --> 00:22:46,679 What a cold-blooded man. 402 00:22:47,320 --> 00:22:48,919 Sir, you must think it over. 403 00:22:49,000 --> 00:22:50,240 If you leave now… 404 00:22:50,800 --> 00:22:51,879 Pei Wenxuan. 405 00:22:53,080 --> 00:22:53,960 Don't go. 406 00:22:54,520 --> 00:22:55,760 Your Highness! 407 00:23:00,080 --> 00:23:01,000 Look… 408 00:23:01,520 --> 00:23:03,159 Look at her. 409 00:23:03,240 --> 00:23:04,679 What are you doing? 410 00:23:04,760 --> 00:23:06,560 Do you hate me that much? 411 00:23:06,639 --> 00:23:07,879 Don't go. 412 00:23:07,960 --> 00:23:10,040 I'll ask my father to cancel the divorce. 413 00:23:12,360 --> 00:23:13,280 No need. 414 00:23:14,159 --> 00:23:16,360 I don't deserve to be your consort. 415 00:23:16,439 --> 00:23:18,120 Don't even harbor that thought. 416 00:23:18,200 --> 00:23:20,000 Sir, how could you say that? 417 00:23:20,080 --> 00:23:21,520 Her Highness has treated you so well. 418 00:23:21,600 --> 00:23:22,639 She has never let you down. 419 00:23:22,720 --> 00:23:25,159 I've been so nice to you. How have I let you down? Tell me. 420 00:23:25,240 --> 00:23:27,320 She's even crying. I feel so sad for her. 421 00:23:27,399 --> 00:23:29,600 -Exactly. -Her Highness may have a foul temper-- 422 00:23:29,679 --> 00:23:31,679 -What did you say? -What's wrong with her temper? 423 00:23:32,439 --> 00:23:34,080 Let's not talk about that now. 424 00:23:34,159 --> 00:23:35,040 Well… 425 00:23:35,120 --> 00:23:37,520 If you leave now, you can never return anymore. 426 00:23:37,600 --> 00:23:39,960 That's enough. Are you leaving with me? 427 00:23:40,520 --> 00:23:41,760 Pei Wenxuan, don't go. 428 00:23:42,439 --> 00:23:43,399 You… 429 00:23:43,480 --> 00:23:44,399 Well? 430 00:23:45,000 --> 00:23:46,080 You… 431 00:23:46,159 --> 00:23:47,080 You… 432 00:23:47,720 --> 00:23:48,639 I need to go. 433 00:23:49,960 --> 00:23:50,960 -Pei Wenxuan! -Hurry up. 434 00:23:53,040 --> 00:23:54,040 He… 435 00:23:54,600 --> 00:23:56,040 Go. All of you, leave. 436 00:23:56,120 --> 00:23:57,760 Out of sight, out of mind! Leave now! 437 00:23:58,240 --> 00:23:59,159 Leave! 438 00:23:59,240 --> 00:24:02,320 Pei Wenxuan! 439 00:24:06,200 --> 00:24:07,840 Let them go. Don't let them come back. 440 00:24:11,040 --> 00:24:12,480 We sing while drinking. 441 00:24:12,560 --> 00:24:13,679 Life is short. 442 00:24:13,760 --> 00:24:15,280 We hold hands and watch the sunrise. 443 00:24:15,360 --> 00:24:17,480 As if the immortals have appeared in front of us! 444 00:24:18,480 --> 00:24:19,399 Look. 445 00:24:19,480 --> 00:24:20,679 The sun is out. 446 00:24:20,760 --> 00:24:21,679 Come on. 447 00:24:24,120 --> 00:24:25,000 How beautiful. 448 00:24:29,600 --> 00:24:30,480 Ya. 449 00:24:31,879 --> 00:24:33,040 Tell me the truth. 450 00:24:33,120 --> 00:24:34,120 Why are you here with me? 451 00:24:35,439 --> 00:24:36,320 Su Ronghua. 452 00:24:37,520 --> 00:24:40,600 Congratulations on leaving the dark and embracing the light. 453 00:24:46,760 --> 00:24:47,919 You're the light in my heart. 454 00:24:53,280 --> 00:24:54,840 Since the first day I met you, 455 00:24:57,480 --> 00:24:58,800 you've always been my light. 456 00:25:01,560 --> 00:25:02,439 Mr. Su. 457 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:05,480 Are you confessing your love for me? 458 00:25:07,560 --> 00:25:08,760 You'd better be careful. 459 00:25:09,560 --> 00:25:12,240 I'm going to pursue you as much as I please. 460 00:25:12,800 --> 00:25:13,919 You'll have to work hard 461 00:25:14,399 --> 00:25:15,919 if you want to hold my hands forever. 462 00:25:22,679 --> 00:25:23,600 I won't let you go. 463 00:25:48,240 --> 00:25:50,120 Since you have nothing to report, 464 00:25:51,480 --> 00:25:53,000 the morning audience is dismissed. 465 00:25:54,720 --> 00:25:57,120 -Take care, Your Majesty. -Take care, Your Majesty. 466 00:26:04,560 --> 00:26:05,760 Your Highness. 467 00:26:06,280 --> 00:26:08,720 I have a prescription passed down by my family 468 00:26:08,800 --> 00:26:10,159 that can reduce swelling. 469 00:26:13,679 --> 00:26:15,240 I've tested that it's effective. 470 00:26:27,000 --> 00:26:28,560 Thank you, Mr. Cui. 471 00:26:36,120 --> 00:26:37,000 Rongqing. 472 00:26:38,919 --> 00:26:39,760 Let's go home. 473 00:26:44,199 --> 00:26:45,679 Look into these people. 474 00:26:45,760 --> 00:26:47,000 If they refuse to confess, 475 00:26:47,080 --> 00:26:48,000 just arrest them. 476 00:26:48,600 --> 00:26:49,480 Yes, Your Highness. 477 00:26:52,760 --> 00:26:54,520 Greetings, Your Highness and Ms. Shangguan. 478 00:26:55,840 --> 00:26:57,879 Your Highness, I'll be off to work. 479 00:27:04,760 --> 00:27:06,439 Give me your resignation letter. 480 00:27:09,520 --> 00:27:10,919 Did Your Highness anticipate this? 481 00:27:11,520 --> 00:27:12,840 I'm not that dumb. 482 00:27:14,960 --> 00:27:16,080 This is good for you though. 483 00:27:17,240 --> 00:27:19,120 If you continue working in officialdom, 484 00:27:19,199 --> 00:27:20,120 no one knows 485 00:27:21,480 --> 00:27:22,879 how you will end up. 486 00:27:27,439 --> 00:27:28,399 I shall not see you out. 487 00:27:29,360 --> 00:27:31,720 Let's meet again another day. 488 00:27:32,840 --> 00:27:33,840 Thank you, Your Highness. 489 00:27:37,760 --> 00:27:38,679 Your Highness. 490 00:27:41,840 --> 00:27:44,520 Rongqing may have gone astray lately, 491 00:27:45,360 --> 00:27:47,199 but he means no harm toward you. 492 00:27:48,919 --> 00:27:51,480 I hope you won't hold a grudge against him. 493 00:27:55,199 --> 00:27:58,120 I keep my work and personal life separate. 494 00:28:03,600 --> 00:28:04,720 Wise words, Your Highness. 495 00:28:11,520 --> 00:28:12,399 Your Majesty. 496 00:28:12,480 --> 00:28:14,879 Consort Rou is waiting outside with a bowl of soothing soup. 497 00:28:16,560 --> 00:28:17,399 Let her in. 498 00:28:20,760 --> 00:28:21,600 Your Majesty. 499 00:28:25,240 --> 00:28:27,560 I made some soothing soup for you. 500 00:28:28,120 --> 00:28:29,560 Please drink it. 501 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,480 Why are you still kneeling? 502 00:28:39,560 --> 00:28:40,399 You may rise. 503 00:28:40,480 --> 00:28:43,080 I'm punishing myself. 504 00:28:43,720 --> 00:28:45,679 I admit I was tricked by someone else. 505 00:28:45,760 --> 00:28:47,240 I need to remember this lesson. 506 00:28:48,959 --> 00:28:50,080 I'm glad to hear that. 507 00:28:52,280 --> 00:28:54,040 Your Majesty, you may have forgiven me, 508 00:28:54,120 --> 00:28:56,080 but I can't forgive myself. 509 00:28:56,600 --> 00:28:59,120 I know that I have little talent and learning, 510 00:28:59,600 --> 00:29:00,720 but I'm loyal to you. 511 00:29:01,679 --> 00:29:03,720 I can also be a sword at your disposal 512 00:29:04,280 --> 00:29:06,679 and I'm definitely more obedient than Pei Wenxuan. 513 00:29:07,480 --> 00:29:09,480 Wherever your sword points, 514 00:29:10,760 --> 00:29:11,959 that's where I'll go. 515 00:29:18,760 --> 00:29:20,080 Bring the soup here. 516 00:29:25,760 --> 00:29:26,679 Fu Lai. 517 00:29:27,399 --> 00:29:28,280 No need for that. 518 00:30:03,879 --> 00:30:05,720 PRINCESS' MANSION 519 00:30:08,639 --> 00:30:10,840 Your Highness, here's another freshly boiled egg. 520 00:30:10,919 --> 00:30:12,320 Let me replace that one with this. 521 00:30:12,399 --> 00:30:13,360 All right. 522 00:30:13,959 --> 00:30:15,439 Roll the egg on this side. 523 00:30:25,800 --> 00:30:26,760 It's hot. 524 00:30:30,480 --> 00:30:32,320 It was so embarrassing at the court today. 525 00:30:33,360 --> 00:30:35,399 My heavenly beauty 526 00:30:35,480 --> 00:30:37,399 has been ruined by Pei Wenxuan. 527 00:30:38,360 --> 00:30:39,320 Exactly. 528 00:30:39,399 --> 00:30:40,840 It's all that scoundrel's fault. 529 00:30:41,639 --> 00:30:42,840 When did you come here? 530 00:30:42,919 --> 00:30:44,000 Rong. 531 00:30:47,520 --> 00:30:48,360 I… 532 00:30:48,879 --> 00:30:50,240 If there's something, just say it. 533 00:30:50,320 --> 00:30:51,240 If not, just leave. 534 00:30:51,320 --> 00:30:52,800 This isn't a good time to meet. 535 00:30:53,879 --> 00:30:54,760 Rong. 536 00:30:54,840 --> 00:30:57,080 It's not like I didn't see how you looked in the morning. 537 00:30:57,159 --> 00:30:58,080 See? 538 00:30:58,159 --> 00:30:59,600 You look better now. 539 00:31:01,600 --> 00:31:02,480 Really? 540 00:31:02,560 --> 00:31:03,679 Yes. 541 00:31:03,760 --> 00:31:05,679 Just roll your face with the egg a while more 542 00:31:05,760 --> 00:31:06,879 and you'll be fine tomorrow. 543 00:31:13,040 --> 00:31:15,159 Say it. What brings you here? 544 00:31:15,879 --> 00:31:18,199 Given my understanding of Pei Wenxuan, 545 00:31:18,280 --> 00:31:20,919 he has already planned everything out. 546 00:31:22,560 --> 00:31:23,520 At worst, 547 00:31:24,080 --> 00:31:25,520 you can remarry him later. 548 00:31:29,760 --> 00:31:31,120 I know you like him. 549 00:31:31,679 --> 00:31:33,760 Otherwise, given your temperament, 550 00:31:33,840 --> 00:31:35,879 you wouldn't have run across the whole street 551 00:31:35,959 --> 00:31:37,199 just to stop his carriage. 552 00:31:37,720 --> 00:31:38,879 But seriously, Rong, 553 00:31:39,679 --> 00:31:40,760 your stamina must be great. 554 00:31:40,840 --> 00:31:42,080 Wait. 555 00:31:42,800 --> 00:31:45,199 Who ran across the whole street to stop his carriage? 556 00:31:45,280 --> 00:31:46,399 You. 557 00:31:46,480 --> 00:31:47,879 It's the talk of the town now. 558 00:31:47,959 --> 00:31:49,240 Everyone in Huajing knows. 559 00:31:56,480 --> 00:31:57,399 If I must say, 560 00:31:58,120 --> 00:32:01,439 an amicable divorce is better than both of you getting into danger. 561 00:32:01,520 --> 00:32:03,280 So don't be too upset. 562 00:32:03,360 --> 00:32:04,679 Who said I'm upset? 563 00:32:04,760 --> 00:32:05,760 I'm absolutely delighted. 564 00:32:05,840 --> 00:32:06,760 I feel fantastic now. 565 00:32:06,840 --> 00:32:07,840 Delighted? 566 00:32:09,080 --> 00:32:11,159 Why were your eyes swollen from crying then? 567 00:32:14,080 --> 00:32:15,240 Do you want to hear the truth? 568 00:32:18,159 --> 00:32:19,159 Your Highness, 569 00:32:19,240 --> 00:32:21,280 here's some chili powder from the Shu area. 570 00:32:21,360 --> 00:32:23,199 They're bound to make your eyes become swollen. 571 00:32:26,320 --> 00:32:28,760 I haven't had any of it, yet I feel my eyes are getting swollen. 572 00:32:39,679 --> 00:32:40,719 I see. 573 00:32:41,399 --> 00:32:42,439 That's a relief. 574 00:32:44,159 --> 00:32:45,120 All right. 575 00:32:45,199 --> 00:32:46,520 Get to the point. 576 00:32:46,600 --> 00:32:48,120 If you have spare time, 577 00:32:48,199 --> 00:32:49,600 go and check something out for me. 578 00:32:50,320 --> 00:32:51,439 About what? 579 00:32:52,480 --> 00:32:56,240 Check whether the chief examiner of the imperial examination is selected. 580 00:32:57,159 --> 00:32:58,280 It probably has been decided. 581 00:32:59,919 --> 00:33:01,679 It shouldn't have been this soon. 582 00:33:01,760 --> 00:33:02,760 It's so weird this year. 583 00:33:03,320 --> 00:33:04,480 Minister Wang said 584 00:33:04,560 --> 00:33:07,600 that this year's examination is particularly important, 585 00:33:08,199 --> 00:33:10,520 and he even requested to Father 586 00:33:10,600 --> 00:33:12,240 that he wants to be the chief examiner. 587 00:33:12,800 --> 00:33:15,280 A minister volunteering to be a chief examiner? 588 00:33:15,360 --> 00:33:16,760 Who would dare go over him? 589 00:33:17,600 --> 00:33:20,560 So even though it's not formally decided yet, 590 00:33:20,639 --> 00:33:22,360 the result is almost certain. 591 00:33:26,080 --> 00:33:28,520 Rong, stop thinking about Pei Wenxuan. 592 00:33:28,600 --> 00:33:30,240 Out with the old, in with the new. 593 00:33:30,760 --> 00:33:32,040 I'll bring you out someday. 594 00:33:32,600 --> 00:33:34,399 -If you see anyone you like-- -That's enough. 595 00:33:34,480 --> 00:33:35,760 Don't worry about my affairs. 596 00:33:35,840 --> 00:33:37,120 What about you? 597 00:33:37,679 --> 00:33:39,600 What about your marriage? 598 00:33:40,600 --> 00:33:43,000 Me? I don't care anymore. 599 00:33:43,600 --> 00:33:44,959 They can choose whomever they want. 600 00:33:48,159 --> 00:33:49,600 Guess what happened? 601 00:33:51,760 --> 00:33:54,480 Father and Mother secretly decided 602 00:33:54,560 --> 00:33:56,080 to put this off for now. 603 00:33:56,159 --> 00:33:57,439 No more consort selection? 604 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:58,879 No more. 605 00:34:03,360 --> 00:34:05,439 Your Majesty, Her Majesty is here. 606 00:34:14,440 --> 00:34:16,600 Don't you want to know why I'm here? 607 00:34:17,159 --> 00:34:18,639 To speak up for Pingyue? 608 00:34:18,719 --> 00:34:19,799 No. 609 00:34:20,360 --> 00:34:23,799 Since the focus of all our problems is on the future Crown Princess, 610 00:34:24,400 --> 00:34:26,679 we shouldn't be in this stalemate any longer. 611 00:34:27,159 --> 00:34:29,000 Besides, the Shangguan Family 612 00:34:29,560 --> 00:34:31,560 has already given up on the consort selection. 613 00:34:34,239 --> 00:34:35,159 Given up? 614 00:34:36,480 --> 00:34:37,480 On what condition? 615 00:34:38,679 --> 00:34:41,600 Chuan must not marry anyone related to Consort Rou. 616 00:34:46,560 --> 00:34:49,199 Sure. I promise you this. 617 00:34:49,880 --> 00:34:51,319 You're decisive. 618 00:34:54,639 --> 00:34:56,719 No matter how inadequate I find the Crown Prince to be, 619 00:34:58,080 --> 00:34:59,279 I still hope 620 00:34:59,360 --> 00:35:01,560 that he can marry someone worthy of him. 621 00:35:05,839 --> 00:35:06,680 Very well. 622 00:35:07,759 --> 00:35:10,480 I'll take my leave. 623 00:35:24,560 --> 00:35:26,720 SU'S MANSION 624 00:35:44,640 --> 00:35:45,560 Young Master. 625 00:35:46,680 --> 00:35:47,799 Why do you seem upset? 626 00:35:48,360 --> 00:35:49,920 Other than your brother's involvement, 627 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:50,960 everything is going 628 00:35:51,040 --> 00:35:53,080 as you planned, isn't it? 629 00:35:57,120 --> 00:35:58,560 Xiao Rou was stupid enough 630 00:35:59,600 --> 00:36:00,880 to antagonize us. 631 00:36:02,040 --> 00:36:03,120 You mean… 632 00:36:05,759 --> 00:36:07,120 My initial plan 633 00:36:07,200 --> 00:36:09,080 was to kick Pei Wenxuan out of officialdom 634 00:36:09,160 --> 00:36:10,920 so that he could just be the Prince Consort. 635 00:36:14,680 --> 00:36:15,720 My aim was to reduce 636 00:36:16,480 --> 00:36:19,640 the Princess' Mansion's and Inspectorate Office's expenditure, 637 00:36:19,720 --> 00:36:20,680 but she made… 638 00:36:22,240 --> 00:36:23,839 the Princess get a divorce. 639 00:36:26,120 --> 00:36:28,080 By reducing the Princess' Mansion's expenditure, 640 00:36:28,600 --> 00:36:30,120 you want to prevent the Princess 641 00:36:30,200 --> 00:36:32,080 from gaining too much control over the military? 642 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:38,640 Your Highness, we've received letters from the Northwest and Southwest. 643 00:36:38,720 --> 00:36:39,680 Tell me the details. 644 00:36:40,960 --> 00:36:42,920 There's no direct confrontation in the Northwest. 645 00:36:43,000 --> 00:36:45,799 The enemy only strikes a particular city once in a while 646 00:36:45,880 --> 00:36:46,839 and flees immediately. 647 00:36:46,920 --> 00:36:49,680 Qin Lin has been sent to the front lines to guard the cities alone. 648 00:36:50,240 --> 00:36:51,880 He has recruited the people from the cities 649 00:36:51,960 --> 00:36:53,279 whose food was taken by the enemy. 650 00:36:53,799 --> 00:36:55,440 Together with his direct associates, 651 00:36:55,520 --> 00:36:57,400 he has almost 10,000 people under his command. 652 00:36:57,480 --> 00:36:59,560 However, their biggest problem now is funding. 653 00:37:00,040 --> 00:37:02,600 He requests your help to gather more funds 654 00:37:02,680 --> 00:37:04,759 as the growth of the military has hit a bottleneck. 655 00:37:07,440 --> 00:37:08,400 Funds again. 656 00:37:11,680 --> 00:37:12,880 What about the Southwest? 657 00:37:13,440 --> 00:37:15,839 There have been several large-scale battles. 658 00:37:15,920 --> 00:37:17,560 Lin Feibai has risen in ranks quickly, 659 00:37:18,120 --> 00:37:19,560 but he now faces problems as well. 660 00:37:20,319 --> 00:37:22,359 He needs money to bribe his superiors 661 00:37:22,440 --> 00:37:23,279 for his promotion. 662 00:37:25,759 --> 00:37:27,759 Is there anything else not related to money issues? 663 00:37:32,839 --> 00:37:34,920 How's the investigation about the divorce going? 664 00:37:35,000 --> 00:37:36,000 We have discovered 665 00:37:36,520 --> 00:37:37,560 that Su Rongqing 666 00:37:38,319 --> 00:37:40,240 had a secret conversation with His Majesty. 667 00:37:40,319 --> 00:37:41,920 His Majesty then issued a decree 668 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,880 to reduce the Inspectorate Office's expenditure 669 00:37:43,960 --> 00:37:46,279 and make Qingzhou submit half of its tax revenue to the court 670 00:37:46,359 --> 00:37:47,799 to support the military in the north. 671 00:37:50,200 --> 00:37:51,640 Who made His Majesty 672 00:37:52,200 --> 00:37:53,640 change his mind then? 673 00:37:53,720 --> 00:37:54,839 Consort Rou. 674 00:37:57,440 --> 00:37:59,440 Xiao Rou is improvident after all. 675 00:38:00,359 --> 00:38:03,839 Only Su Rongqing knows my weakness. 676 00:38:04,759 --> 00:38:05,680 Let's do this. 677 00:38:07,040 --> 00:38:08,720 Go and talk to Cui Yulang. 678 00:38:08,799 --> 00:38:11,680 Ask him if he still wants to proceed 679 00:38:11,759 --> 00:38:13,279 with what he proposed to me earlier. 680 00:38:13,359 --> 00:38:14,600 Yes, Your Highness. 681 00:38:15,160 --> 00:38:19,359 The roses bloom amid the termites' nest. 682 00:38:20,839 --> 00:38:23,480 They ask where you come from… 683 00:38:27,279 --> 00:38:29,759 What are you doing here, sir? 684 00:38:30,600 --> 00:38:32,160 Have I done something wrong 685 00:38:32,920 --> 00:38:34,960 and you're here to take me to the Inspectorate Office? 686 00:38:35,040 --> 00:38:37,960 Her Highness wanted me to ask you 687 00:38:38,040 --> 00:38:41,080 whether you want to proceed with what you proposed to her earlier. 688 00:38:41,759 --> 00:38:42,960 Princess Pingyue? 689 00:38:47,680 --> 00:38:48,920 Mr. Cui. 690 00:38:52,160 --> 00:38:54,960 Well, please ask her this on my behalf. 691 00:38:55,600 --> 00:38:57,359 If I agree to do as she says, 692 00:38:58,040 --> 00:39:02,040 would she keep me safe? 693 00:39:02,120 --> 00:39:03,600 Anything else you want to ask her? 694 00:39:04,160 --> 00:39:05,120 One more thing. 695 00:39:06,440 --> 00:39:07,640 Once the plan succeeds, 696 00:39:08,680 --> 00:39:11,759 is she willing to help me investigate the case 697 00:39:12,440 --> 00:39:14,319 and uphold justice for my friend? 698 00:39:14,400 --> 00:39:15,480 Anything else? 699 00:39:16,040 --> 00:39:17,560 If Her Highness agrees to all that, 700 00:39:18,920 --> 00:39:20,960 just give me the word. 701 00:39:24,880 --> 00:39:27,120 I'll have my day off in three days. 702 00:39:27,759 --> 00:39:31,200 I'll reserve a private room on the top floor of Deshun Inn 703 00:39:31,279 --> 00:39:33,680 and wait for Her Highness. 704 00:39:35,400 --> 00:39:37,839 By the way, before that, 705 00:39:38,480 --> 00:39:41,880 tell Her Highness not to let the Prince Consort know about this. 706 00:39:42,759 --> 00:39:45,200 Compared to the Prince Consort, 707 00:39:45,759 --> 00:39:46,920 I'm just nothing. 708 00:39:48,160 --> 00:39:50,040 I hope Her Highness can show some care to me. 709 00:39:50,120 --> 00:39:51,120 Care? 710 00:39:52,040 --> 00:39:53,200 Cui Yulang is unbelievable. 711 00:39:53,279 --> 00:39:55,400 Why did he mention the Prince Consort for no reason? 712 00:39:55,480 --> 00:39:57,319 He even wants you to show some care to him? 713 00:39:58,720 --> 00:40:00,040 He's crazy. 714 00:40:00,120 --> 00:40:01,880 Why would I go wherever he says? 715 00:40:01,960 --> 00:40:02,920 Tell him 716 00:40:03,440 --> 00:40:05,520 to wait for me at Qingyue Teahouse three days later. 717 00:40:05,600 --> 00:40:07,319 All right. I got it. 718 00:40:10,040 --> 00:40:11,240 I must say 719 00:40:12,240 --> 00:40:14,520 Her Highness knows how to have fun. 720 00:40:16,080 --> 00:40:17,759 Her Highness also mentioned something else. 721 00:40:17,839 --> 00:40:18,799 What is it? 722 00:40:18,880 --> 00:40:22,080 Tell him not to harbor any wild thoughts. 723 00:40:22,160 --> 00:40:23,120 Act decently. 724 00:40:23,200 --> 00:40:24,600 I have no interest in him. 725 00:40:29,680 --> 00:40:31,480 WENXUAN'S ABODE 726 00:40:40,480 --> 00:40:41,359 Tong Ye. 727 00:40:42,040 --> 00:40:43,080 What is it, sir? 728 00:40:45,000 --> 00:40:47,799 Go to the Princess' Mansion 729 00:40:47,880 --> 00:40:49,120 and ask Jinglan and the others 730 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:52,240 if the Princess has any plans on her day off. 731 00:40:52,319 --> 00:40:53,560 Report to me afterward. 732 00:40:55,880 --> 00:40:56,799 Sir, 733 00:40:57,520 --> 00:41:00,120 you shouldn't have… 734 00:41:00,880 --> 00:41:02,600 I'll gather the information you need. 735 00:41:04,960 --> 00:41:08,120 Your Highness, Mr. Tong said the Prince Consort wants to meet you. 736 00:41:10,200 --> 00:41:12,000 But I'm meeting Cui Yulang. 737 00:41:13,319 --> 00:41:14,759 What should we do? 738 00:41:17,839 --> 00:41:18,720 How about this? 739 00:41:18,799 --> 00:41:20,080 Send someone to tell him 740 00:41:20,160 --> 00:41:21,640 that I have something to do today 741 00:41:21,720 --> 00:41:22,799 and I'll meet him next time. 742 00:41:23,920 --> 00:41:26,560 Tell him it's official business and don't make a big deal out of it. 743 00:41:26,640 --> 00:41:28,319 What business could she have on her day off? 744 00:41:28,839 --> 00:41:31,319 They didn't tell me that. 745 00:41:36,040 --> 00:41:36,880 Sir, 746 00:41:37,359 --> 00:41:39,880 why don't you rest up at home today? 747 00:41:41,920 --> 00:41:42,839 No way. 748 00:41:43,480 --> 00:41:45,359 My intuition tells me something is fishy. 749 00:41:53,920 --> 00:41:55,040 Are you… 750 00:41:56,040 --> 00:41:57,839 Your Highness, we're being followed. 751 00:42:09,040 --> 00:42:10,160 Let's change the location. 752 00:42:10,240 --> 00:42:12,040 Send someone to tell Cui Yulang 753 00:42:12,120 --> 00:42:13,839 to wait for me at Luwei Pavilion. 754 00:42:14,480 --> 00:42:17,040 Find a place to stop later so we can all get some rest. 755 00:42:17,120 --> 00:42:18,040 Yes, Your Highness. 756 00:42:26,200 --> 00:42:27,080 All right. 757 00:42:32,240 --> 00:42:33,680 Given Li Rong's usual tactics, 758 00:42:33,759 --> 00:42:35,000 that carriage must be empty. 759 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:38,880 Wait for me here. 760 00:42:40,359 --> 00:42:42,440 QINGMEI POST 761 00:43:03,000 --> 00:43:04,200 I'll go there alone. 762 00:43:05,240 --> 00:43:06,120 Yes, Your Highness. 763 00:43:33,839 --> 00:43:34,759 Your Highness. 764 00:43:35,879 --> 00:43:37,720 How much more flamboyant can you be? 765 00:43:38,200 --> 00:43:40,359 She's here to meet Cui Yulang? 766 00:43:40,920 --> 00:43:43,080 I should have killed him with my sword that day.